Denton Journal Announces Local Family Newspaper Status
The Denton Journal, established 1845, published by Melvin & Johnson, Inc., lists Benjamin F. Johnson as President and Treasurer, Mary Melvin as Vice-President and Secretary. It operates from 205 Market Street, Denton, Maryland, as the country seat of Caroline County and notes its second class mailing and annual subscription of $2.00 in advance.
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Melvin & Johnson, Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Denton
Maryland
Caroline County
Treasury studies tax exempt groups to curb avoidance
The U S Treasury will study income of tax exempt organizations earning over five billion dollars in 1943 as a step toward a broad revision of the tax structure next year. Officials say the move aims to close loopholes and stop the exemption from giving unfair competitive advantages to nonpaying entities.
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U. S. Treasury Department
Treasury
Congress
Luxury or Necessity Freedom Debate in Depression Era
A reflection arguing that freedom is a necessity not a luxury, warning liberal calls for price controls and planned economies risk curbing liberties. It contrasts the U S founders and global observers, noting future depressions could spark state socialism if views shift. The piece cautions America to defend civil rights as essential to civilization.
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America
The Ultimate Challenge to American Industry and Labor
The piece argues hunger and cold are tools of communism and the United States must supply France with wheat and coal to prevent Soviet influence. It emphasizes coal shortages hinge on miners and warns failure to aid France could push Europe toward totalitarianism, framing U.S. material aid as a vital diplomatic weapon.
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United States
France
Life
Main Street
John L. Lewis
Europe
Economic Highlights in Occupation of Japan After WWII
The United States proposes an eleven nation preliminary peace conference to draft a Japan treaty, noting progress of occupation policy. MacArthur’s approach emphasizes education and firm justice, removing militarists, punishing war criminals, and fostering democratic principles, with ongoing efforts to revitalize industry and curb the black market while guiding Japan toward self governance.
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United States
Japan
Far East
Missouri
Tokyo Bay
America
U. S
Commodore Perry
MacArthur
Europe
Korea
Governors Conference Signals 1947 Party Tug of War
The Salt Lake City gathering shows Democratic unity for Truman on the first ballot while Republicans tilt between Taft and Dewey. Taft faces a labor bill to boost his standing. Dewey remains quiet on the contentious issue.
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Salt Lake City
Truman
Taft
Dewey
Personal notices reflect family visits and births in mid‑20th century
A string of social notes from Clear Spring, Wilmington, Philadelphia and nearby towns records visits by Mr and Mrs Charles S Ankeney, Halton Cropper, Selden Watters, Roberta Finkbinder, and others. Birth announcements include Key Elizabeth Young on July 23 1547 and Ottis Rodman on August 3 Memorial Hospital Easton. Vacation trips to Gettysburg Rehoboth Beach and Canada noted for multiple families.
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Charles S. Ankeney
Clear Spring
G. H. Sue
Thomas H. Everngam
Roberta Finkbinder
Baltimore
Betty Lou
Rehoboth Beach
A. S. Daffin
Frederick County
Gettysburg
Rodman Seese
Ottis Rodman
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Peegy McKenna
Canada
Niagara Falls
William S. Orme
River Springs
Wm. D. Vihler
Henlopen
Del
Playtex Park Holds Sales Convention at Dover Plant
Playtex Park in Dover Delaware hosted a semi annual convention for Playtex salesmen from every state. The three day event featured a tour of the new plant addition and products while emphasizing a nationwide direct sales force and profit sharing. President A N Spanel outlined plans for intensive national sales to ensure year round job security despite economic cycles.
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Playtex
International la
Tex Corporation
Playtex Park
Dover
Delaware
Pro
A. N. Spanel
America
Spanel
International Latex Corporation
Local estate sale draws steady turnout in Hobbs
The sale of the late Mrs Annie Seeders drew a good crowd Monday afternoon. Purchaser was Dawson Fountain who has recently resided in the village. Nearby residents and friends visited, with several local families noted among the attendees and guests.
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Annie Seeders
Dawson Fountain
Helen M. ‘I Qwers
Swarthmore
L H. Thomas
Bernard H. Thomas
Bobby Willis
John Todd
Greenwood
J. H. Edgell
Rehoboth
Edgells
Kenneth Butler
Henry Lister
Ridgely
D. E. Wood
Frederica, del
Fred Druette
Reno
Nevada
Mary Pratt
Lois Ann
California
Dukey Lukes
E. M. Willey
Baltimore
L. Reyner Dukes
Newton O. Shaffer
Pennsylvania
Eva Spencer
Social News From Henderson and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs T A Montague spent Sunday with William A Palmer family near Dover. Mrs Lewis Shelton and daughter Bonnie Lo of Sadlersville and Miss Doris Harman of Dover visited Mrs Dora B Melvin. Michael Pivarnick of Linden NJ spent weekend with Andrew Martin's family. Dora Melvin and daughter Catherine visited Harold Overfield and others at White Crystal Beach. Montague visited sister Mrs Andrew Everett near Kenton.
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T. A. Montague
William A. Palmer
Near Dover
Lewis Shelton
Bonnie Lo
Sadlersville
Doris Harman
Dover
Dora B. Melvin
Michael Pivarnick
Linden
N. J
Andrew Martin
Catherine
Harold Overfield
J. Omer Jones
Natalie Jones
Robert Jones
Joe Martin
White Crystal Beach
Andrew Everett
Near Kenton
Card of Thanks from the Smith Beck Family
With many thanks we acknowledge the sympathy of relatives friends and neighbors expressed by many acts of kindness and by floral tributes when both bereaved us of husband and father. To all whose kind remembrance tended to lessen our burden of sorrow we are deeply grateful Mrs Smith Beck and Family.
In Memoriam for Se'ie E Jester 1946
Memorial verse for Se'ie E Jester who died August 10 1946. A daughter mourns a mother with lines of devotion. The poem recalls memories, love, and the wish to reunite in heaven. It lists Anna Pauline and Doris as mourners forever cherishing her.
Memorial verse for a son lost in 1926
A sorrowful memorial note from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shultie to their son who died August 9 1926. They speak of a vacant place and recall his smiling face and guiding footsteps while expressing enduring love and ongoing grief eleven years later.
In memory of our husband and father Earle Ray Deaner
In memory of our husband and father Earle Ray Deaner who departed this life one year ago August 10 1946 His life a beautiful memory His absence a silent grief He sleeps in Gods beautiful garden In the sunshine of perfect peace We often sit in silence No eyes can see us weep But forever in our aching hearts His memory will we keep Sadly missed by his wife Anna and son Russell.
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Earle Ray Deaner
Anna
Russell
Gems of Thought on Charity and Industry
Quote by Tryon Edwards urging merit over alms to the poor. The maxim argues work sustains dignity, builds character, and reduces dependence, contrasting with mere handouts. It reflects a nineteenth century emphasis on personal effort and social thrift.
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Tryon Edwards
MAR DEL LEAGUE All Teams Represented In Circuit
Errors by Cole Andrews Johnson Carter Bovis mark a mixed Mer De league game. Orme 2 RBI Willis 2 Lane 2 Walls Council man Clark contribute. Lane has two base hits while multiple players steal bases. Pitchers Hughes and Wilson exchange runs with Wilson taking the loss. Umpires Jackson and Morgan. Time 2 16.
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Cole
Andrews
Johnson
Carter
Bovis
Orme
Rich
Willis
Green
Lane
Walls
Councilman
Clark
Harrison
Hughes
Nuttle
Bovns
Melvin
Denton
Houston
Wilson
Jackson
Morgan
Denton Ab
Bennington
P. Cole
If.Nuttle
P-Ria
Abrhpoa Scottif
P. Walls
C. Bovis
Aptt
Rf Clark
Air Show Featured at Cambridge Victory Jamboree
The Cambridge event continues page 1 coverage with a dance segment on the shore and an informal dress code. Parking facilities are ample, provided by the Cambridge Police Department, and visitors are urged to enter via Maryland avenue to avoid parade disruption on Cambridge's South Side.
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Cambridge
Breeding Family Thanks Community After Infant's Death
Mr and Mrs Everett W Breeding express sincere appreciation to friends and relatives for the many kindnesses shown during the death of their infant daughter.
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Everett W. Breeding
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Russia
Hobbs
Henderson
Eastern Shore League
Seaford Cambridge
Milford
Federalsburg
Salisbury
Mrs. Smith Beck
Memoriam
Se'ie E. Jester
Nore
Pauline
Doris
Henry Shultie
T'He
Denton Pharmacy
The
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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