25 Apr 1936
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1936
Page
1
Harry H. Rieck born in Caroline County and long a local farmer and poultry businessman announces his candidacy for the Caroline County seat in the House of Delegates. He is a founder of the Caroline County Farm Bureau and seeks Democratic primary votes on May 4.
Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland cautions motorists about Philadelphia traffic light experiments with overlapping green and amber phases. Some intersections shorten the green amber window to five seconds and vary interpretations, creating hazards for approaching drivers.
Agricultural Adjustment Administration payments in Caroline County totaled 190 078 01 with 100 280 08 wheat and 31 hog payments. State director Arthur Hungerford released figures covering May 12 1933 to December 31 1055, noting Maryland total 2 905 638 76 and Frederick County 195 065 25 leading counties in rental and benefit disbursements.
In 1916 the five day losing streak called the Trish Rebellion ends as observers note the setback. Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of radio, is listed as born in 1874.
A kitchen hint outlines frying bacon pieces then adding strained tomatoes rice onion green pepper and seasonings. Simmer on high until steaming then keep covered and cook for an hour for a meatless main dish option.
Attractive dwelling in Denton available May first. Property can be rented furnished or unfurnished. Inquiries to P. QO. Box 129 Denton Md.
Nice Spanish black Jack for service stands on Roy Scott's farm near Thawley's Church. CHARLES JARRELL owner. Fresh cows for sale. Anything for farm and home provided by R. H. Stafford & Son.
Three men, Johnnie Truxon, Paul Nichols and Enoch Pritchett, were sentenced to five years each in Maryland penitentiary after guilty verdicts for assault with intent to rob Hillsboro merchant George Ford. Two Ridgely men, Bryan Turbitt and Harvey Barnum, received six and nine months respectively for breaking and entering and larceny. Accomplices Meeks and Cohee got six months. All stolen items recovered. Court adjourned to reconvene June 8.
The Caroline county Orphans Court met with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. Orders approved include selling decedents Louis Kibler and Annie Porteus estates, releases filed by administrators, letters of administration granted, appraisers named, inventories filed, and probate of Emily Alexander. Also orders to sell stock and real estate appraisements for several estates.
John Baker of Dorchester County was reelected president of the Eastern Shore Association of County Commissioners at a Elkton meeting attended by all counties except Worcester Somerset and Talbot. Officers include Lawson Tosh as vice president and F H Vincent Jr as secretary treasurer. The body voted to return dirt road care to the counties and urged allocation of gasoline tax funds, while State Senator Harold Coburn favored county road control and local relief solutions.
The reminiscence recalls campmeeting grounds near Concord where crowds gathered for singing preaching and socializing. Alec Tuff kneels at the mourner bench and embraces faith as Rev. G W Townson leads. Others praised include Rev E E Dixon and Rev W M Lister, stressing salvation and service over theological debate.
County agent Geo W Clendaniel announces a series of meetings to explain the new Soil Conservation and Domestic allotment program at Denton Henderson Greensboro Ridgely Preston Federalsburg. Farm leaders say the program offers longer term benefits than the Emergency A A A as it aims for parity in agricultural income while conserving land resources and involving individual farmers.
A rural column muses on insect diversity and farm pests, cotton seed hulls for nests, weed control in potatoes, and a Pennsylvania sanctuary for hawks. It recalls Knox County bounties on hawks, and farmers’ church acre pledges with cotton plowed under to aid national needs.
Job ad in Greensboro seeks experienced operators for single and double needle machines on dress shirts. Also hiring trimmers and earners. Apply to Junior Shirt Corporation at 4 26 21 Greensboro Road.
Seven room dwelling with modern equipment located on Third Street in Denton. Recently occupied by Rev Watson. Possession at once. Apply John T Carter Denton.
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