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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1931

Page

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County Convention at M. E. Church May First

The county convention, active again since 1927, is set for May 1 at the M. E. Church. Pauline Albertson, new director of Young People's Work on the State Council staff, directs the conference for Children's Division workers and assists adults and youth sessions. All Sunday School workers are urged to attend all three sessions with meals available at the Butterfly Tea Room.

Our Pauline Albertson Boston University School of Religious Education State Council Salisbury County Council Ridgely Greensboro Butterfly Tea Room

Farmers urged to plant grain to aid birds amid 1930 drought

The notice appeals to agriculturists to leave standing grain crops such as sorghum millet cow peas kaffir corn rye corn and buckwheat to provide cover and food for winter birds. It warns droughts 1929 1930 devastated birdlife and warns against forest fires while noting potential profit from this practice.

Contractors Meet at Denton Hotel This Week

The Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co held a get together meeting for contractors at the Brick Hotel Monday afternoon and evening. About fifty contractors and a dozen salesmen attended. Demonstrations were held at the yard and a banquet followed with music and entertainment. Speakers discussed Celotex Gypsum and building materials as part of a helpful industry gathering.

Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co Elias W. Nuttle Messrs R. B. Troy K. C. Bolton J. P. Nairne Certain-tee Smith Caroline Greenly Seattle Cedar Lumber Co Red Cedar Wm. D. Lawler Morgan Millwork Co

Co Eds To Run Institute Of Public Affairs At Washington College

Co Eds at Washington College will manage the Fourth Institute of Public Affairs to be held Saturday May ninth at the historic old college in Chestertown. The program includes two discussions on unemployment and economic mood, and Russia as an international problem, with committees from Shore communities aiding arrangements and receptions.

Institute of Public Affairs Washington College Old College Chestertown Maryland League of Women Voters Russia Thelma Twilley East New Market League of Women Voters Glenarm Ethel Herrera Randallstown Mary Hutcherson Lou Lekites Chincoteague Marie Poole Williamsburg Ruth Sewell Queen Anne Helen Towers Hobbs Louise Mandrell Carmichael Eugenia Morgan Dora Sewell Marjorie Smith Lof Midland Park N. J

Coming Attractions at the Capital Theatre Dover

The Capital Theatre in Dover unveils a week of film fare with Mary Pickford in Kiki and I'm a Wild Woman. Jack Oakie in June Moon, Average Husbands, Body and Soul with Elissa Landi, and a Johnny Weissmuller reel The Big Splash. The season’s screen highlight City Lights by Charles Chaplin plays Friday and Saturday with 2 pm matinee and three nightly showings starting 6 30.

Mary Pickford Kiki Jack Oakie June Moon Charles Farrell Elissa Landi Johnny Weismuller Charles Chaplin Charles

Divine worship and Sunday activities at Church of the New Jeru salem

Divine worship is scheduled Sunday at 11 a.m. with the theme Hunger and thirst after righteousness. Bible quote from Matthew 5:5. Sunday School convenes at 10:15 a.m. with lesson Saul's last battle from 1 Samuel 29 and 31. At Williston, Sunday School at 10 a.m. News notes: Mr and Mrs J Merritt Parker and Florence Hubbard visited Washington and Baltimore. Miss Emily Fatherly visited Baltimore.

Church of the New Jerusalem Saul Williston J. Merritt Parker Florence Hubbard Washington Baltimore Emily Fatherly

The Grand Old Pair Lost in Family Feud and Home

Aileen Bradstoop’s push to reclaim the family home sparks a long struggle as Helen and Lazarus Bradstoop, celebrated for fifty years of marriage, rally their children to restore the old Pine Street house from monks. Grandparents adapt to bustling family life while trying to preserve their aged idyll.

Felon Lazarus Bradstoop Aileen Helen Lazarus Lazarus Uberty Helen Bradstoops Bradstoop Aileen Bradstoop Paris Naby Lelind le Conte St. Louis le Conte Erratle Aiteen Afteen Aifeen Alfeen Ife Leland Alben Ace America Ailleen Albeen Brown Pine Street Orient Nelen Lfe Brad Sroops Bem

Margin of effort drives leaders up the ranks

The quote argues that using odd moments for extra work and study creates a margin of effort that propels successful individuals to the top, suggesting disciplined time use and self-improvement as key to leadership.

Beaver hind toe split may serve as tooth pick

Observers note that a beaver’s hind foot has five toes, one of which is split into two sections. They suggest this unusual toe could function as a tooth pick to remove wood splinters from between the animal’s teeth.

Legion of Honor Awarded for Merit to a Private Soldier

The Legion of Honor, founded by Napoleon and intended for merit, was awarded for the first time to a private soldier. This marked a notable departure from awards typically coveted by wealthy nobles and titled individuals.

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