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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1934
Page
4
A public safety message cites 756000 street and highway accidents last year with pedestrians involved in over one third and 45 percent of fatalities. It notes crossing mid block and careless walking as major hazards and urges readers to review their habits.
The Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland urges motorists to inspect braking systems before the touring season. Albert B E Buckley, club manager, warns brakes are essential to safety and that defective braking turns a car into a dangerous force. He urges immediate inspection and repair regardless of cost.
Secretary Frances Perkins announced a Bureau of Labor Statistics report detailing 2,750,000 workers returning to jobs since March 1933 and an annual wage rise of about 4.1 billion dollars. In March alone about 419,000 private industrial workers returned, with weekly payrolls up 12.9 million from February.
The nation’s capital shows a rising sentiment for more recovery and less reform as Congress rushes toward adjournment. Back home pressure fuels changes, threatening President Roosevelt's advisers centralizing plans. Senator Robinson of Arkansas, ill, was absent as Senate operations slowed and jammed, illustrating the friction in the capital.
General Johnson resumes NRA leadership after vacation amid rumors of resignation. Wagner Labor Disputes bill faces Senate probes despite protests over creating AFL monopoly and broad unionization, including domestic workers. Steel production hits new high as employment rises. Washington watches Tammany Hall reorganization and Curry ousted efforts.
The President, governors, and mayors declare May Day as Child Health Day. Maryland officials urge ongoing work to safeguard children health through immunization, exams, nutrition, and parental education. The Maryland committee lists health and education groups and calls for community plans, recreation space use, and births registration to support year round child health efforts.
Newspaper articles warn of fatal home fires and urge spring cleaning to remove fire hazards. Emphasizes attic and garage trash, oily rags, and careless smoking as major risks, urging cleaning, proper disposal, and safe storage of matches. Recommends cleaning chimneys and heating systems and hiring help to aid unemployed recovery.
At a Sabillasville meeting of the State Health Department staff Dr. Cullen described newer tuberculosis treatments that restore patients to work and avoid spreading germs. Dr. Wolman of Johns Hopkins cited regained activity in previously hopeless cases and urged community effort to persuade patients to seek sanatorium care before it is too late.
Phil Hoffman editor of the Oska loosa Herald extols newspapers ads over radio and billboards. He argues ads in print offer truthfulness permanency and reach by staying in the home and being referable at leisure.
The American Builder declares the era’s top business opening lies in building and modernizing homes. Surveys show millions lack plumbing or indoor amenities while over half the population lives in substandard housing. Growth means jobs, payrolls, and higher costs as a boom begins. owners who act now gain bargains and stimulate the economy.
Trade union organizers and labor lawyers launched a campaign against the administrations anti racketeering bill while seeking passage of the Wagner labor disputes bill in Congress. Wyzanski notes labor chiefs may oppose the bill as it could be read to forbid strikes, despite the aim to curb gangsters and racketeers whom the public has suffered millions from in recent years.
Editorial notes cite a National Recovery Administration report from the Tanners' Council of America, highlighting six months of code compliance in 1934. Factory employment rose to 50,082 by February, with weekly earnings improving and purchasing power above 1929 levels, while payrolls grew by 13.9 million dollars. The administration describes self-government of the industry and only two labor complaints in eight months, settled within the trade.
The famine of fiscal 1934 shifts from projected emergency outlays to actual spending. Despite a nine month tally near 4.8 billion, repayments from the RFC cut net costs, while Public Works and tax collections show partial relief. Treasury drafts bond swaps to bolster prestige as income tax patterns spark NRA debate. Air mail moves to short-term contracts amid industry pushback.
Gardeners busy and a Buick roadster purchased by William H. Nuttle mark local progress. A two feet long shad was captured near Tilghman Island. Tuckahoe fish hatching station operates with R B George, Barton, Gale, and Morgan directing. Yellow perch distributed at Greensboro, Brick Mill, Watts Creek, Lloyds Branch, Centreville. Rehoboth building boom brings electric lighting and phone service. J M Tucker and W D Uhler toured Denton route for first state highway in Caroline County. Several marriages announced including Miss Roda May Leaverton to George Harry Patchett and Miss Gracie Marvel to Edgar Blades. Various visitors and local events noted.
Mr and Mrs Harry BE Payne thank friends and neighbors for services and tokens of sympathy during their son Freeman's illness and death.
A playful diary fragment records weekly bits from Slats about Emmy, the Navy, gravity jokes, and schoolyard mischief. Entries recount a neighbor’s heartbreak, a shop window incident, a mystery nickel stash, and a birthday gift enabling a new start in life.
Mrs Mollie Parrott died at her son Harvey Parrott s home Tuesday morning aged 84 She was a devout Christian with a sunny disposition and leaves three sons Tom Bridgeville Walter New Jersey and Harvey Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 pm at the home with Rev T R Van Dyke officiating Interment in Spring Hill cemetery Easton Several nearby families visited or stayed with relatives over the weekend including the Patchetts Burketts Hopkins Pritchetts and the Smiths
The Caroline County Republicans mourn the death of Lawrence B Towers chairman of the State Central Committee. He was a vigorous leader and generous public servant whose loyalty and work aided party causes. The committee extends sympathy to Mrs Towers and asks the resolutions be published in the county press.
SMITHSON Mr and Mrs Guy Groves and a little daughter of Wilmington spent a few days last week with Mrs Groves parents Mr and Mrs R F Coleman There will be a social held in Smithson community room next Friday evening May 4 Everybody welcome Mr and Mrs Raymond McCarty of Tilghman s Island visited Mr and Mrs W S McCarty last Sunday Miss Emily Bryan of Baltimore spent the week end with Mr and Mrs A R Willoughby and family Mr and Mrs Bernard Frazier of Williston visited Mrs Emma Reese last Sunday Mr and Mrs Harold Dew and children visited Mr and Mrs M J Hall on Sunday Mr and Mrs C L Perry visited with relatives at Bridgeville on Sunday
Williston residents host and visit relatives across Delaware and Maryland. The Andrews and Hignutt families travel to Miles River Neck and back home, while other locals join trips to Cambridge Hospital and Bowers Beach. Mrs Reese is treated at Cambridge Hospital. Mary Legates returns from wintering in Williston. Church notes report no afternoon service, Sunday School at 10:30, and Young Peoples Club set for May 4 at Gelletly home. O. G. Hignutt travels to Oxford for a business trip. Allen family ill in Denton. next Sunday School at 10.0.
In a woods tale Molly May clings to Judy doll until a quick change of heart by an Indian girl leads to a tense exchange with armed elders. The scene ends with Molly May learning that Judy saved the fort and that sometimes giving up a possession helps friendships endure.
One day service from Denton Cleaners and Dyers and ads for Quick-Meal ranges. M K Newnam Furnisher of Homes offers oil stoves, ranges, berry checks and a 43 horsepower steam roiler. A house for sale on Riverton Ave in Denton with eight rooms and bath and two car garage. Patapar water proof cooking paper sold at The Denton Journal Office. The Journal office handles wedding invitations and engraving. The Perfection Stove Company distributorship promotes Superfex Iceless Refrigerators offering low operating costs.
The Smithville Homemakers Club shifts its May gathering one week earlier due to Athletic Day. Hosts are Mrs. Charlie Liden and Mrs. Viola Jenkins. Community notices extend sympathy to Mr. George Seeley and family. Rev. Parker family welcomed for the 1934 conference year. Sunday School at 10 a.m. at Bloomery.
Under Mrs. G S Trader leadership the Grove Ladies Aid staged a surprise shower for Rev H H Schauer and bride Frances M Randall of Milford Del. Gifts hidden around the room drew laughter as they hunted them. Refreshments followed with ham sandwiches and more.
Mrs Cora Spencer of Clayton visited her sister Mrs Milo Evans last week. Miss Marian Jarrell of Annapolis spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Orville Travers. Mrs Charles Rich hosted the Five Hundred Club. Mrs O P Simmons of Snow Hill hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs John Greenlee. Mr and Mrs J R Meekins entertained the Five Hundred Club last Thursday. William Fulton of Wilmington visited Mr and Mrs Clinton Jarman last week. Miss Mabel Edwards from near town visited Miss Eleanor Goldsborough for the weekend. Mrs Wroten of Harrington spent part of last week with Mrs M B Cooper. Fred Richards of San Domingo was a guest Sunday at Mrs Effa Plummer’s home. Wilson Thornton spent the weekend at Dover with cousins Harry and John Carrow. James Curry Sr returned to Churchland Va after wintering here. Joseph Zacharias spent the weekend in Annapolis. Mrs Phon Diggans is ill.
A concise quotation advocating individual liberty and tolerance. It urges allowing others to live their lives without imposing personal quirks or biases on them. The message emphasizes respect for diverse choices and autonomy in daily life.
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