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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1933
Page
2
Melvin named Vice President and Secretary in a postal notice, filed at the Denton Maryland post office as second class matter, dated Saturday morning April 29, 1933.
The piece discusses whether the United States will remain slave to gold or become its master amid inflation debates. It recalls 1896 gold standard battles, McKinley's gold stance, Bryan's silver crusade, and hopes Administration understanding of monetary complexities ensuring Uncle Sam’s money holds value while Republicans back the New Deal.
The RCA Victor laboratories unveil a compact automobile radio receiver in an 8 1/2 inch cabinet. The unit is bolt mounted to the car and includes chassis battery eliminator and loudspeaker. Aimed at easing long trips, the device promises economical entertainment on the open road.
Economic highlights show gains in agriculture and industry with corn wheat rye and sugar hitting yearly highs and steel output rising while money rates fall. The second quarter 1933 freight car loadings are forecast to shrink the smallest in three years. Major powers plan to attend international economic talks led by Roosevelt with Mussolini Herriot and Hitler invited. Russia excluded. A currency blockade hinders global trade as countries protect currencies. Budget cuts aim to save $350 million in 1934, on top of $676 million already cut.
Summary of a broad economic plan detailing billion dollar savings from veterans and salary cuts, direct expense reductions, and new revenue. It outlines bank reopening, currency expansion, deposit guarantees, gold restrictions, foreign exchange changes, gold revaluation to 36.17, and a Federal price stabilizing board. Signatories include Rosenwald Sears Roebuck Bendix and Rand. Foreign trade, retail, wheat, wool, motors, railroads show mixed 1932 outlook with renewed confidence and policy hopes.
The League of Nations will judge the Peru Colombia Leticia dispute with U S cooperation. Secretary Stimson says US peace influence does not threaten the Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt endorses this policy. Discussion on the Chaco clash is shifted to Santiago. The aim is restoring peace with the State Department ready to a secondary role if needed.
The clash between Bolivia and Paraguay threatens the Mennonites holding 75 000 acres in the Chaco region. About 5 000 Mennonites live there and could abandon the area, risking one sixth of the population and one quarter of the land reverting to jungle. Refugees from Russia via Germany and from Mexico also joined this colony, which had been assured it would stay neutral in wars and govern largely by its own laws.
A printed reflection argues that modern youth face overwhelming life distractions and sensational content. It calls on parents teachers and churches to shield children by building sound character from early childhood, emphasizing the home as the primary protection against harmful influences.
A plea explains nature’s balance where birds control pests and protect crop values. It condemns destructive hunting reducing beneficial birds and urges defending the birds that safeguard food supplies.
The new Secretary of the Treasury William H. Woodin is noted for musical talent as well as public service. His work spans children’s songs to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt March, and he authored the Raggedy Ann tunes. Camden studios now released two short salon pieces, Tartar Dance and Lamento, on one disc.
Frances Perkins is celebrated as the first woman to serve in a U.S. cabinet. Editor William L. Chenery calls her the ablest Secretary of Labor since the office’s creation and notes the rising view that the best man in Roosevelt’s cabinet is a woman.
An American newspaper man returning from Germany cites June fifteenth as the World Economic Parley date and urges unity to stabilize currency and remove tariff barriers. He quotes Bernard Shaw on civilization and America’s potential to lead, while urging Roosevelt’s administration to back a practical delegation to London for economic talks. Ramsey MacDonald aims to strengthen Anglo American ties and prepare for preliminary Washington discussions.
The piece notes Child Health Day on May 1 1933 and urges cooperative international effort without abandoning patriotism. It highlights visitors to Washington and a New York Times forecast article by Parker Moon on threats to world peace. Key issues include the Polish Corridor German AustroHungarian union arms race and Japanese policy in the Orient.
Greensboro traveled to Sadlersville Sunday and won 14 to 3 behind Bilbrough and Urry. Bilbrough had eight strikeouts in four innings and homered in the fourth. Luff, Holland, Paul Dill also had three hits each. Sadlersville plans a rematch April 30 with hot pitcher Coleman expected to oppose Jack Urry. Also noted are the death of William Carlisle at 70, funeral details, and local illness updates on Ruby Dawson and Effa Plummer.
Harmony Mr and Mrs Norman Wright hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs A D Ivins Mr and Mrs Webster Todd and son Alva Webster Mr and Mrs Norman Todd and children Marian Willis and Marvin of Harmony Mr and Mrs Orval Morgan and children Irene Gladys Norma Lee and Marie Mr and Mrs Russell Morgan and children Billie and Meryl of Federalsburg Mrs Howard Pratt and sons Milton and Jimmie of Goldsboro Mr and Mrs Basil Taylor and children Eileen and Charles Mr and Mrs Garland Wroten and Hetty Lou of Easton Ray Deen buried Monday from his home leaves widow Nora and daughters Vera Florence Elizabeth Calvin Todd ill taken to Salisbury Roland Todd home burned last Monday caused by gas stove Wood home burned weeks ago sick list included Mrs John Dunhaway and Alva Webster Todd Church open for Sunday School at 2 pm everyone welcome
In sad remembrance of my dear husband J Paul Moore who departed this life three years ago on April 25 1930 Sleep on dear Paul your memory fills our hearts with love and tears Your wife Helen Moore writes of your blithesome heart and sunshine you spread While God took you from us your memory remains cherished and your loving spouse recalls precious moments and enduring affection
A scan of Denton area notices from twenty five years ago details remodeling by Mr Norman Stevens and improvements by Mr Charles Willis. J F Jarman and T C Curry plan a Greensboro Station packing house. Obituaries note Mrs James Levin Walker from Easton April 17 and Mr James P Walker's widower status. Local hires include Wm Collison wounded by timber, and fishing season trends show fewer shad and herring than two decades earlier. Easter week reports cover health, church services, and community events in Denton, Marydel, Ridgely, and surrounding towns.
Slats records a week of small town happenings from a childlike diary. He notes long railroading delays, a restaurant in town, and family misadventures with schoolmates, a new neighbor, and worries about his parents. He also jokes about health myths and a delegate’s wife while recounting daily events.
The Briggs family enjoys daily spring salads with chopped cabbage celery and lettuce. Dressing blends flavors, while fresh vegetables provide vitamins minerals and fiber. Mother Briggs emphasizes the dressing’s role, noting the spring salad mode began at the White House with President Roosevelt.
A list of vintage kitchen recipes including Roosevelt Salad with green peppers carrots peas and cabbage, chopped fresh greens with parsley onions cucumbers and French dressing, Delicious Cooked Mayonnaise sauce with butter flour oil eggs and vinegar, Cottage Cheese Dressing Mix with egg and vinegar, and serving tips for lettuce bowls and buttered bread.
Bethlehem Mrs. Willard Legates and daughter Kenrietta of Tilghman along with Mrs. Nor ris Colby of Matthews spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Legates. Mrs. Edward Patchett and son Junior of Preston visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bowdle. Rev and Mrs Claude Thompson of Cordova visited his parents. Others, including Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gruwell of Dover, hosted or visited relatives in Dover and Wilmington. Agnes and Elma Legates visited Tilghman last Sunday.
Mrs. John Giles of Ward Pa visited her grandmother Mrs. David Barton and is noted as Miss Julia Barton before marriage. Hugh F Barton of Chad's Ford Pa is named as her father. Mrs. Clarence Cash and three daughters from Snow Hill spent a week with the Bartons. Daniel Ebling of Marcus Hook Pa visited his mother Mrs. G K Ebling. Agnes Barton visited Mrs. Ellen Downes and daughter Pearl on Tuesday.
A column of assorted quotes on thinking, prejudice, cheerfulness, truth, and charity from Herbert Hoover Carol Norton Victor Hugo and Athanasius. The collection presents brief moral reflections urging uprooting bias and valuing cheerful generosity as enduring gifts.
Ridgely residents including Mr. and Mrs. John Sharp and grandson John Lentz Jr. of Wilmington visited Mrs Sharp’s mother. Town Commission seat won by Roger Ringgold. Various visits from Baltimore Reading Dundalk and Merchantville. Bake sale by Ridgely Fire Company planned. Chicken pox passing among youths. Local social visits noted in Easton and Denton.
County Extension News reports Maryland orchardists must apply a pre-blossom spray for apple scab immediately. Dr. R A Jehle advises thorough coverage of all tree parts using lime sulfur 32 degrees Baume, arsenate of lead, and water to make 100 gallons. Weather and tree development will determine number of applications. early bud coverage and flowers opening are crucial. Copies of the 1933 Maryland Spray Calendar are available from the University of Maryland Extension Service.
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