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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1938
Page
4
Postal notice from Denton Maryland states entry at the Post Office as Escond class mail matter with date August 13, 1938, reflecting heightened mailing classifications and timing for readers.
A New Yorker columnist muses on revisiting one’s boyhood town. Returning home often feels smaller and duller, haunted by ghosts of past selves and unrealized ambitions. The piece argues failure is bearable when one recalls lofty, distant goals once aimed for.
A mid western city staged a week of grand opera in a grand hall while a free employment agency across the street showed a stark opposite scene. Rich audience members arrived nightly as ragged workers waited for names to be called, underscoring a sharp social divide that prompts reflection and, the piece argues, a hopeful sign of awareness.
The speaker notes that poverty and wealth have always coexisted and happiness lies beside misery. Recognizing this eternal contrast as wrong can fuel hope for action and a potential shift toward reducing misery.
An old trend returns as a leading jeweler announces a comeback of souvenir spoons at the New York World’s Fair. Grover Whalen may toss the first spoon, with possible notes of Corrigan and his crate. The piece recalls Chicago’s 1893 spoons and other historic designs from Washington to the Flatiron Building, inviting memory of perishable history on a metal form.
A historical analysis argues that speculative crashes arise from excessive borrowing to fund stocks and land, but current conditions show abundant but well secured lending with low interest rates. It asserts no imminent 1929 style calamity, noting debt and unemployment exist yet do not threaten a crash.
An article notes how church life shapes social and cultural life in small towns and farms. It describes missionary societies, church events, and Sunday services as central to community life, while highlighting how poor roads hinder rural church attendance for about sixty percent of the nation’s farm population.
The Hollandale Baptist Church demonstrates how roads expand rural church access. A mission near Hellandale built up with buses ferrying white residents from surrounding districts to services, proving transportation infrastructure enables community rebuilding and weekly worship despite delta soil and poor routes.
A Christian Science Monitor column riffs on Fort Knox bankers viewing vast gold, suggesting currency is credit not gold. The piece recalls Mark Twain and Tom Paine, arguing monetary policy rests with Washington and public confidence.
The text argues advertising and sales staff both serve customers by providing information and helping choose the right goods. Without advertising people would pay more and lack details, though some see advertising as waste. It claims both roles justify their costs through public benefit.
A newspaper is a potent factor in town and county development. It exists only where people value it and support it for the common welfare. The paper reflects the spirit and ambition of its readers, embodying reciprocity between press and public.
Republican senatorial nominees in Indiana Iowa and Pennsylvania rally to anti works messaging. Editors Knox Gannett and Vandenberg press the fixed Old Guard policy set in Washington last December. Despite industrialists and stockholders noting government spending spurred the upturn the policy remains, unless the Finance section of the RNC meets. Old Guard opposition decries pump priming as an American disease and ignores its effects.
A report cites Raymond Clapper and Ernest Brown praising Tory public works and social programs in Britain, arguing the Conservative approach delivers steady wages, unemployment protection, and safe factory rules. It notes American conservatives lag Roosevelt and cites domestic media praise.
Sue Tressel and her mother turn a sick day into constructive play by making a scrapbook and paper dolls for Arlene, then extend activities outdoors with leaf name games. The mother emphasizes giving children purposeful outlets, fostering initiative, appreciation, and gentle guidance rather than harsh criticism.
Blue watermen witness the works of the Lord in vast waters and daily weather. The article reflects on sea life as a constant reminder of divine majesty through sunsets, starlight, calms, storms, and wind. It cites Herbert’s line about learning to pray by going to sea.
Maryland farmers facing wheat diversion under the Agricultural Conservation program should plant a winter cover crop to protect nutrients and reduce soil erosion. Agronomy expert John W. Magruder of the University of Maryland outlines options including timothy with red clover, alfalfa or alfalfa plus clover and timothy, or permanent pasture. He notes soil should be fertile, well drained, and neutral for alfalfa and suggests timing around August 10 to 20 for seeds.
Marydel and nearby towns host a flurry of relatives and visitors. Olin Hummer and family from Dover join Fannie Hummer’s household, with extended visits from Hummer relatives in Frankford and Centreville. Guests from Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore and Hartly are noted, including Evelyn Ford hosting friends and Mary Daily visiting Larry Ennis.
Dissolve salad gelatin in boiling water add cold water and salt. Chill until it begins to thicken then gradually beat in mayonnaise and paprika. Fold in chicken and whipped cream. Mould and chill until firm Unmold and garnish with stuffed olives watercress or other salad greens.
An old Denton member urges Denton residents to back a Maryland State Soccer Association effort to form an Eastern Shore league this year. He cites past Shore leagues in Talbot Caroline Elkton and the potential role for the National Guard to sponsor a team in Denton.
Francis Ludlow admires Laura Krey's And Tell of Time as a strong August release. The 700 plus page Georgia Texas tale follows Calvin Dewey and Lucy from the Brazos, blending romantic sentiment with brisk narrative, vivid regional setting, and historical context.
The county supervisors of election planned primaries next month. Berlin nurserymen Harrison sprayed to kill brown rats, saving a $30,000 peach crop. Col Albert W. Sisk may not seek reelection. Thomas A. Smith and Dr F R Malone named as candidates. Local business Sisk & Son expands. Silk & Son to occupy new building. Marriage of Miss Mary Shannahan to Harry W Cade reported. Shannahan resigns Easton post. Numerous local notices on roads, marriages, visits, and society events. Denton baseball vs Ridgely and Centreville shutout noted. Mrs. Mary Alford dies at 64 after stomach tumor operation.
The item lists several local deaths and funeral details. It notes Mrs. Alford of Bloomery M E Church, a Concord burial, and interment in the nearby cemetery. It records the death July 27 of William Fell, longtime Peninsula hotel proprietor, with service at his home and burial in Traubford Pennsylvania, and lists survivors including son William J. Fell and daughters Mrs. Jardine and Mrs. Weldon plus a stepson.
A diary fragment recounts Sunday church sermons about money and honesty. The boy notes misgivings about money kept for a collection plate, a visit with Mister Gillem, a tuberculosis ward sign, a birthday boy with two bits, and a conflicted mood about school vacation nearing its end. The entries mix mischief with moral reflections and a fading sense of happiness as fate approaches.
Local items report Otis Wharton injured at the Goldsboro milk plant and sidelined for a few days. News mentions new sand boxes and a whirling teeter at the Recreation Center along with various visits and illnesses among Ridgely residents. Camp attendance, travel updates, and a forthcoming Bear Store opening are noted amid common weather and mosquito complaints.
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