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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1937
Page
2
Benjamin F Johnson serves as President and Mary Melvin as Vice-President. The notice pertains to post office mailing matter with classification as second class. Date references indicate a Saturday morning in April.
An editorial excerpt from Rotarian Magazine cites a Rotary Club of Louisville Ohio bulletin urging focus on boys during Boys and Girls Week April 24 to May 1. It warns the boy will inherit and run future institutions including Congress cities churches schools and empires, shaping humanity's destiny.
A column contrasts Soviet and Nazi practices with American freedoms. It cites Pravda on wheat plantings and Soviet threats, and Berlin reports high skilled wages and job-change bans, warning against sit-down strikes and extreme advocacy while defending workers rights and rule of law.
The current Congress largely stalls on key bills, except for extending the RFC life to 1989, preserving reciprocal trade powers, dollar devaluation authority, and allowing voluntary full pay retirement at 70. The Capitol Daily notes many measures linger in committees while others have cleared one or more houses.
A Federal Crop Insurance Corporation bill with $100 million capital passed the House, likely to become law. Tydings Miller retail price fixing faces business and consumer backlash. Sheppard war price authority uncertain. Pettengill transportation bill renewal favored but opposed. Senate pure foods bill to curb adulteration. Farm tenancy loans eyed by Bankhead with White House backing, money concerns cited. Black 30 hour week may stall. White House influence expected decisive. Advertising census shows Newspapers 38 percent, magazines 27 percent, radio 16 percent.
The Kent Island to Annapolis ferry issue is settled for now with the Claiborne Annapolis Company in control and no rival fears. The piece urges the Public Service Commission to cut Matapeake ferry rates, noting past inaction and public belief that current fares are too high, while urging the commission to act before agitation fades.
A traffic expert links road safety to three types of protection. Personal safety guards limbs and lives. Moral safety fosters respect for regulation to curb youth disregard for laws. Economic safety safeguards the benefits of widespread automobile use, noting accidents raise costs and depress values across society.
The passage argues for replacing traffic safety with traffic control as the goal and describes a handbook titled Creating Safer Communities. Published by state motor vehicle authorities in 24 states with the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters the guide outlines forming community traffic safety organizations and procedures to reduce accidents by removing causes. It covers essential accident information, enforcement engineering and educational programs aligned with advanced methods to ease congestion and hazards.
A Keystone Club official urges motorists to clean and polish windshields before night drives to reduce glare from dirty glass. Proper headlight focus should also be checked to avoid blinding oncoming drivers, improving safety and comfort on the road.
The piece extols the spring birds chorus as a soothing antidote to sorrow. It praises their pure intonation and bright vocal color, claiming their songs reveal beauty, hope, and a better world even amid life’s hardships.
The 1936-37 school year will officially end June 11, with June 9 set as the last day of actual class work for pupils. Report cards will be issued on June 11. March attendance was strong across high and elementary schools, led by Greensboro at 93.9 percent and Henderson at 93.5 percent. Hillsboro had the top two-room school attendance at 93.5 percent, while Friendship led one-room schools at 97.7 percent.
County Agent George W. Clendaniel announces 1937 Agricultural Conservation Program assists commercial orchard operators. The plan builds soil, increases moisture capacity, reduces erosion, and offers payments through a soil-building allowance of 1 dollar per acre for land in soil-conserving crops plus 1 dollar per acre for land in orchard.
Orchardists may earn soil-building allowances by seeding approved legumes and perennial grasses, clipping or discing certain crops and leaving them on land, applying ground limestone or specified phosphates or mulching material. Diversion payments from soil-depleting to soil-conserving crops average $9 per acre nationally and about $11 in Maryland, varying with land productivity.
A Water Street Mission talk urged breaking evil bonds and looking up to God. The speaker warned that the desire to quit sin is often blocked by invisible chains, and urged courage to arise like the prodigal son, trusting that looking up brings mercy and an uplift.
A Lexington Mass group of farmers once rose against European ideas and fought foreign soldiers. Now Hershey Pa farmers repeat the act against sit down strikers, raising the American flag as a symbol of national ideals. Many loyal observers urge backing these farmers to restore the flag over homes institutions workers and ideas.
A Rotarian Magazine editorial extols hobbies as lifesaving to cope with daily pressures. It notes men vary in using hobbies for nervous relief, and that hobby may be its own excuse for being. The piece cites psychologists praising hobbies, framing them as a universal good in hectic modern life.
Miss Holloway presents a butter based pineapple cake recipe with condensed milk and crushed pineapple. Cream butter and sugar, beat eggs, sift and combine dry ingredients, fold in liquids and fruit, bake in an 8 by 8 by 2 inch pan at 350 degrees for about an hour, then frost with butter frosting.
Ridgely residents report hospitality as Mr and Mrs Herbert Koeneman hosted Harry Koeneman of Philadelphia last week. Mrs Walter Sylvester of Denton visited brother Mont Wiley and wife Thursday. Nettie Arnold entertained Mrs Lee Brumbaugh of Greensboro Sunday. Mrs Frank Simon recovers from pneumonia. Mrs M C Meredith spends a few days at home. Madeline Ryan visits week with Leo Callahan. Miss Virgie Sparks visits her sister in Philadelphia. Miss Mary Laird spends a few weeks in Rehoboth.
The obituary column records the death of Rev. Bradley W. Kindley at his Bel Air home after months of illness. He served as Orphans' Court judge and led multiple Maryland-Pennsylvania churches, with funeral services held at 11 am and burial in Union Chapel cemetery Wilna. Also noted are the deaths of John W. Howard, farmer near American Corner, and Mrs. Jane L. Layton, widow of Wm H Layton, with details of funeral arrangements and burial in Denton cemetery.
Antiquarians nationwide show interest in Dover Day open house in Delaware capital on May 1. Dover Garden Club led by Mrs. Henry Ridgely stages exhibits of rare colonial furniture china silverware and portraits at multiple homes with gardens open for inspection. Committees in colonial costume greet visitors and parking is arranged for motor car crowds amid a broader afternoon program.
Smithville Homemakers Club met Tuesday afternoon with twelve members present followed by an enjoyable demonstration. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Grace Horsey and Miss Edna Adams. Relatives from East New Market Preston Federalsburg and Seaford were entertained for a dinner celebrating a birthday. Communities near Idlewilde Ridgely and Williston hosted various family visits through the weekend.
The Eastern Shore National Home Show, April 24 to May 1 at Cambridge Armory, will attract visitors from across the peninsula. Mayor Charles E. Brohawn chairs the event with Dorchester Post 91 and the Federal Housing Administration backing. Special days will feature officials, nightly music, and a Turning Turret display, with exhibits from builders, home goods firms, and civic groups.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. Actions approved include renunciation and letters of administration for Ruth F Oldham. bond and appraisers Everett Nuttle and W E Unger. inventory and appraisal of personal property. order to sell. sale of Frederick Dix Roe real estate ratified. executor Everett Nuttle authorized to sell real estate of Cora G Breeding. reports of sale by executors John W Hurlock Jr and Everett Nuttle. rent account and sale petitions for J Willard Sullivan estate. inventory and appraisement for Charles J Gallagher estate. order to sell granted.
John Baker, long respected Burtsville resident, died at home Sunday April 18 after a long illness. He was born here, survived by his widow and children Chester, Alex of Denton Floyd near here Ford and Margaretta at home, three grandchildren. Funeral at Wesley M E Church Wednesday at 2 pm led by W S Littleton assisted by Rev Ira Crum. Epworth League and local socials noted with upcoming May meeting at Mrs Lulu Pusey and gatherings at Mrs Ray Collison’s.
Hobbs residents learned Burrsville M. P. Church, owned by Caro line charge, was destroyed by fire late Monday. Pastor Rev. Ziba Adams leads the church and a ladies committee will meet trustees next week to plan renovation. Various community visits and church activities are noted, including a Christian Endeavor service and visits by local families.
A public statement argues the labor dispute risks revolution by workers occupying property and undermining law enforcement. It warns that dispossessing owners and exploiting property could destroy government stability, drawing parallels to Russia and Spain and urging workers to oppose such tactics for their own safety.
Wheat price 1.05 and corn 0.90 dominate the market as farms face forage shortages. An otter is shot near Nuttle home. Obituaries include David W. Fisher 74 and Mrs Rhoda Allaband. Maryland Brethren conference notes list leaders, appointments, and the 28 delegates chosen for the Baltimore General Conference.
We cannot express in words our appreciation of the kindness of friends and neighbors who assisted us through the sickness and death of our husband and father John T. Baker. We are grateful for flowers and for use of automobiles. Mrs Elma Baker, sons and daughter.
Sunday notes that preachers and Sunday school hinder his fishing and bass practice. The diary recounts asides about school, vacation plans, and family hints, with a humorous, misspelled voice describing mischief, mistaken identities, and daily events through the week.
The 1937 National Scout Jamboree in Washington D C runs June 30 to July 9 with about 25 000 Scouts and leaders. Delegations from Britain Poland Canada Mexico and many other nations plan to attend as part of a global scouting celebration. The event features a full program including ceremonies, marches, arena displays, a White House reception and a grand closing display. The Del Mar Va Council will send at least 76 scouts chaired by Lammot duPont Jr of Wilmington.
A carload of Simmons beds springs and mattresses just arrived at M. K. Newnam in Denton Maryland.
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