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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1931
Page
4
Mary Melvin is listed as Vice President and Secretary in a Denton Maryland notice. The entry notes mail matter status at the post office and is dated Saturday morning August 15, 1931. The fragment identifies individuals and official roles in a local civic notice.
R A Shipley of National Fireproofing Corp Pittsburgh writes to P S duPont noting prohibition improved workers’ welfare. Pre prohibition practices included midweek pay shifts for full crews and aiding employees families with clothing and milk. He cites better safety and finances, fewer requests for wages to buy alcohol.
A Rotarian Magazine essay notes Bali as a nearly self governed Dutch-ruled isle where Balinese customs persist. It describes long temple processions, three day elopements, and village life, warning that growing tourist interest may soon erode the island’s authentic charm.
The piece extols the local newspaper as the trusted direct link between world events and the community and frames it as the authoritative, honest messenger welcomed into homes while rival outlets play secondary roles.
The piece extols the role of the local newspaper as the community’s contact point, forum, defender, and friend. It argues independence is essential to fight for readers, likening neglect of local papers to a town retreating to old candles despite science advancing. It emphasizes honesty, friendliness, and progressiveness in journalism.
A New Jersey young man severely burned after attempting to extinguish a lighted match by plunging it into gasoline. The article notes gasoline vapor mixed with air is highly explosive and warns against home dry cleaning with gasoline, citing historical fire losses and the potential explosive power of gasoline vapors.
The editorial questions President Hoover s plan to coordinate federal state and private agencies amid the unemployment crisis. It notes vague aims, cites conflicting newspaper descriptions, and mocks the administration s steady rhetoric while unemployment is rising toward seven million this winter. A Wagner bill veto and prepper rhetoric are criticized as insufficient. A caravan by the Women s International League travels from California through nine states by late July.
The article notes a caravan touring multiple states praising universal peace and urging disarmament, with Utah Senator King urging action to curb warfare, reduce taxes, and support the 1992 disarmament conference. It mentions Topeka invitations, Minnesota stop, and calls for public improvements in Muncie to ease unemployment. It ends by reporting Denton parking issues and suggested traffic reforms.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Spence and daughter Kathryn visited the Wrights Sunday. Miss Edna Jenkins of Bridgeville stays with her aunt Mrs. John Kern Sr. Thews Thawleys visited the Merediths, and Boyd Custer with family visited Blaine Bullock. Many locals crabbed at Slaughter Beach Thursday. John Kern Jr. visits his parents in West Virginia. T Thomas and family spent Sunday at Camden Camp. Blanche Thomas visits Wilmington for a time.
A compact reflection quoting a Chinese proverb about strength and service, noting a guiding ethos that illuminates character and duty. The line emphasizes collective resolve and shared purpose in facing challenges together.
Twenty five years back local notes report crops waning with heavy rains harming peppers and tomatoes. Community figures like Dr. F J Wright, the Hardcastle Company, and Miss Ida Mellvaine appear in property deals, church activities, weddings, and obituaries across Greensboro and Federalsburg with details of farms, rail plans, and a new Rehoboth church dedication.
Ross Farquar records a week of diary snippets from a rural area. entries cover preacher dinner discussing married life, a dog's illness and death, a disappointing ice cream gift, a family musical trip, a sock-related wedding anecdote, a South Down relative's probate struggles, and a butcher's hand accident with humor about adjusting to the new situation.
State health officials urge mandatory smallpox vaccination for all public school entrants. Dr. Riley notes teachers share enforcement responsibilities after enrollment, with fines for noncompliance. Maryland reports few cases in recent years, yet outbreaks in unvaccinated areas persist.
Mr Charles Johnson and Miss Esther Brown with Hennie and Crolla Johnson visited Rehoboth for a cottage week with R F Adams family. Geo Fountain and family plus a friend from Woodlynne NJ joined Fred Fountain household for weekend. Mrs John Adams Edna and Mrs Earl Robinson visited E W Brown Federalsburg Thursday. Ormond Wright of near Denton visited her parents. Adams family hosted Sunday with Earl Robinson. Friday was clanning day for many folks at Slaughter's Beach.
Caroline County Poultry Association led a two day tour for poultrymen from Denton August 6. The party traveled via Matapeake ferry through Washington and Warrenton to Harrisonburg visiting Rockingham county poultry farms and Massanutten Caverns. They toured poultry equipment plants and hatcheries around Harrisonburg, then along the Shenandoah Valley to Winchester for lunch and sightseeing in Washington through the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol before returning to Annapolis for the Matapeake ferry. With thanks to agents W H Evans S M Cox and G W Litton and support from Caroline County Farm Bureau Clai borne-Annapolis Ferry Co Maryland police and DC escorts. Participants included Victor Dean W H Evans Harvey Holsinger W D Pickering W H Rice Harvey Quillen and wife Mrs Helen Rambeau H Eley and wife Miss Margaret Eley Edward Schmick and wife John Gehring and wife Oscar Nichols and wife W F Gadow and wife Harry Gough and wife Harry Sylvester and wife J Stokes J B Kibler and family Owen Howard J Frank Ledman Emory Kimmey Wm Jackson Howard Engle Walter Everngam and wife John Williams and wife Raymond Andrews and wife Mrs George Shaffer.
Route Roundup notes abundant rainfall and crops in Pennsylvania New York and Ohio though Ohio corn suffers drought while hay rots in the field. Farmers report grapes fruits and oats plentiful yet prices in New York sting. Ira H. Samis signs off with notices of road work detour on Hickman road and carrier delivery tips.
L Gary Christopher died Sunday evening at six at his home in Hurlock after a week of illness. He would have been fifty next month. He was the son of the late James Christopher, a large landowner in Dorchester and Caroline counties. He lived on a farm near Hurlock in early manhood, later moving to town and working at Payne and Blades Hardware until his illness. He is survived by his wife Lula Bradley Christopher, two sons Roger of Richmond and Charles at home, his mother Mrs James Christopher, two sisters Mrs Frank Hubbert and Mrs Kelley Snyder, and one brother Allen Christopher. Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday at two o’clock, with interment in Hillcrest cemetery, Federalsburg.
New York guests Mr and Mrs Thomas Clancey and son Ross with friend John Flaherty vacationing at Ross Lane hosted by R Wesley Ross. Mrs Jese Ward and children including Ruth from Philadelphia spend a week at Rehoboth. Lawson Harris hosts kitchen shower for Philemon and bride. John O Connor of Philadelphia visits Ora Smith and Willard Wright family. Prospect Sunday School group picnic at Slaughter Beach on Tuesday enjoyed the outing.
An entertainment and ice cream social will be held at the Concord Church House on Wednesday evening August 19 starting at 8 o clock. Items for sale include ice cream cake candy and lemonade to raise funds for the Church House. No admission charged. Five character play will be part of the program.
Henderson Mr and Mrs Anton Schwartz and their sons Bill and John and granddaughter Anna from Clifton New Jersey were weekend guests of Mrs Anna Pably and daughter Mary. Mrs Elizabeth Felt of Clifton visited Mrs Anna Pably and daughter Mary on Saturday and Sunday.
A Briggs family summer menu centers on substantial salads and varied sandwiches. Stuffed tomato salad with cottage cheese or cheese and pickles appears alongside cabbage apricot salad with a sour cream dressing. Several cheese and nut based sandwich options and fruit based pairings round out meals, with detailed prep steps for stuffed tomatoes.
Mr Thompson Swing spent the week end in Rehoboth where his wife is making a longer stay. Mr Edgar Whitby has reopened the blacksmith shop formerly operated by the late Herbert Price. Mr and Mrs Amos Lynch and children of Wilmington are visiting her father Mr Lynch. Rev Harry Zeigler speaks on I am debtor Romans 114. Miss Lucy Lynch of Lancaster Pa is visiting her parents. Miss Mary Brumbaugh entertains Miss Grace Shirer of Forrest town Pa. Miss Alice Ferrick returns from Atlantic Ocean City. Mr and Mrs Roger Ringgold spent the latter part of last week in Rehoboth. Miss Vergie Sparks entertains sister and a friend from Philadelphia. Miss Beatrice Bowers recently visited Miss Ellen Brown of Greensboro. Mrs I T Saulsbury returns from hospital much improved. Roger Ringgold Jr visited James Lynch in Rehoboth last week. Holsinger and Son began canning tomatoes on Wednesday. Miss Mary Lane visited at Wye Mills last week. Mr Leo Carlahan is home from Easton Hospital. Mrs James Lewis spent Wednesday in Easton. Saulsbury Brothers have begun to can corn.
China contributes many famous flowers to the Occident including the rose chrysanthemum forsythia primrose and azalea highlighting influence on global florals across cultures and seasons.
Certain types of cactus grown in Arizona continue to yield delicious fruit after three years of drought. For centuries Indians used the fruit for slirups and dried fruit, sustaining them through tough periods.
A note explains that while cranberries typically grow in bogs or swamps, a species of high-bush cranberry is edible and will thrive in dryer locations outside traditional wetlands.
Goldsboro responds warmly as Rev. C. R. Curtis of Annapolis preaches both morning and evening at the M E Church South. Former pastor here, he is greeted by old friends. Various locals and relatives, including Miss Madalyn Cheezum and Lynn of Denton, Mrs. Alberta Ross, and Miss Louise Dennison, are noted among guests and visitors.
Dr J Fred Andreae of the Maryland State Board of Examiners in Optometry explains cataracts arise from mist like vision and many cases stem from improper eye use. Eye strain self selected or ill fitted glasses accelerate onset. neglect of eye care common among sufferers. Predisposition from kidney issues or toxins also hastens cataract development.
Rev and Mrs Wesley Walls and family from Pennsylvania were guests of Mr and Mrs Olaf Smith and family. Mr and Mrs 0 H Howard with daughter Ollie and Mr and Mrs George Howard stayed with Mr and Mrs Mark Howard on Sunday. Miss Louise and Dorothy Howard visited relatives in Easton. Eunice Smith, who fractured her collar bone on August 1, is recovering well. The World Peace Foundation reported 1930 armament spending by sixty nations led by the United States at 707,425,000, with Russia, France, and Great Britain following. Hoovers says total expenditures above prewar levels across nations.
A reflective note from the Christian Science Monitor describes how today’s golden hours stretch ahead with untold opportunities for joy and service, urging mindful engagement and helpful actions.
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