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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1932
Page
2
United States Senator Millard E. Tydings is identified as the representative for Harford County.
A country printer in Ohio warns that government competition by printing return envelopes undercuts private printers, arguing it threatens liberty and the economy. He contends tax-funded, tax-free government printing harms taxpayers and private business, urging vigilance against expanding government into commerce.
A reflective piece urges residents to meet city obligations and invest in progress. It emphasizes honesty, ambition, and unity as keys to faster development, safer investments, and a city that moves beyond yesterday toward today and tomorrow. Citizens must act, not just intend, to shape a thriving future.
Dr Richard C Leonard chief of the Maryland state health division explains teeth as millstones for grinding food. He cites three factors for proper function: structural strength, constant supervision to correct defects, and scrupulous cleanliness. He notes teeth must resist wear and decay like millstones in a mill.
The article stresses structural strength hinges on minerals like calcium and phosphorus, diet rich in vitamins, and mouth cleanliness. It highlights the role of expectant mothers and growing children’s nutrition, proper stone and tooth care, and regular dental checkups from ages two or three with biannual visits thereafter.
The piece argues low-cost bituminous road surfacing boosts jobs and relief. It cites three to five hundred dollars per mile, differing by locality, with eighty percent of road funds going to labor. It says broad road progress reduced unemployment and taxes, viewing road building as honest relief rather than charity.
Editorial notes defend Franklin D Roosevelt against Hoover campaign charges of radicalism and demagogy. It traces Roosevelt’s public service from New York State Senate through Navy Assistant Secretary to New York Governor and cites his book Government Not Politics as evidence of a concrete program. A Washington Times critique by Arthur Krock is cited praising Roosevelt’s policy clarity and broad appeal while countering demagogue claims.
The article surveys disarmament talks at Geneva noting mixed views on progress and the gold versus shield metaphor. It highlights plans for international arms regulation, war debt relief, and the formation of a permanent disarmament body. It calls for national unity and public support for real progress. It also describes the International Peace Garden project on the North Dakota Manitoba border as a living monument to peace, backed by multiple groups and youth involvement.
Mrs. Laura Gruwell and family thank friends and neighbors for their sympathy and assistance during the death of their husband and father, expressing appreciation for the support shown at their bereavement.
The item narrates the deathbed paralysis of 67 year old Wm B Gruwell and lists his survivors Frank Roeland Cumley Granville with a stream of local vignettes. It records a door to door salesman incident and various humorous local anecdotes from the week including a suicide joke and school scenes.
Local notes recount Packard ownership, wheat yield per acre, and a Philadelphia automobile trip. Obituaries mark infant death of Arthur Bullock and the passing of Willie Ivens aged 9 and Elsie Ivens aged 15. Drowning accident at Tuckahoe River. wedding of James Thawley and Helene Hignutt. Regular society updates include churchgoers, store fire history across state lines, and death of Hugh Duffey with family survivors listed.
The hydrogenation process, key to Germany's wartime chemistry, enables the first truly suitable motor oil for high compression engines. Developed by Standard Oil researchers as Essolube, it tailors molecules to meet five lubrication criteria, promising trouble free motoring and improved engine performance.
Funeral services were held at 2 PM Saturday from the late home with Rev S Ju Hanley of Concord officiating. Interment followed in Greensboro cemetery. Guests included Mrs John Thorn and son Karl and daughter Margaret and Miss Grace Dekel and Mr Albert Kiefer of Philadelphia. Various local residents hosted and visited through the week including families Proctor Lynn Gruwell Marvel and others.
American Corner The Ladies Aid enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs Teen Trice and Mrs Lily Daffin with eight members and five visitors present. After the meeting a social party followed with several named participants. The group adjourned to meet in October with Mrs Lydia Nichols. Hosts served lemonade and cake.
Mr and Mrs 8 W Harding and others from Wilmington spent a few days with H Cole family. Harry Hopkins and two children from Astoria and Odus Hopkins from Yaphank visited friends here last week. Mrs F Friedly and two daughters from Bronx returned home after two months with A Prager. Albert Schmick and two daughters from Baltimore stay with E Dukes. Virginian Dew and Stewart from Chestnut Grove visited grandparents M J Hall. Franks and kin and Coursey relatives from Baltimore visited E Dukes. J Clark Grove and Mrs Roland Rogers New York visited A L Perry on Monday. Ed Schmitz and children returned home from A Prager. Clinton Marshall of Trenton visited Al Willoughby. George McCarty and two children spent Sunday with W S McCarty. Emily Bryan visited Catherine Gieb of Cordova.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood approving payments to Celeste V. Clark guardian for Idaline V. Clark and others as she comes of age. Other actions include admin and sale orders for estates of Mary M. Shaner Anna B Medford John Merritt Parker and J Edward Coffin and related renunciations inventories and appraisals.
Delaware river yachtsmen join Chesapeake bay fleets for the second annual Betterton Yacht Club regatta next Saturday August 27. Invitations went to over twenty clubs along the Delaware and Maryland shores with entries and spectator craft expected from Miles River Chester River Maryland Yacht Club Elk River Tred Avon North East Havre de Grace Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club Easton and others. Races run 10 a m to 5 p m with events for International Star yachts gilling skiffs Chesapeake bay log sailing canoes cruisers stock runabouts and outboard boats. Spectators from Del Mar Va Peninsula Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and nearby cities anticipated. Commodore Howard Van Sciver and Storke set race management and events.
Smithville social items list Sunday gatherings and visits among local families. Palmer Lare hosted guests including Wm Dill and Lare children Altha and Arthur. Cavender party hosted Jason Reed and Ernest Lankford. other visits include Mackerds in Federalsburg and Fitz Randolphs in Salisbury. Marie Cavender hosted friends from Chestnut Woods. Neal family visited from Federalsburg. Elsie Savitz visiting Connecticut. Adams family visited Bridgetown.
The Tower team defeated Farmington 9 to 0 on Tower grounds Saturday. On Sunday they led Andrewville 7 to 6 after eight innings but refused to play the ninth due to disputed calls. They plan to host Harrington on Sunday afternoon, August 21. Social notes mention Miss Harriett Seeley’s party, and visits by Miss Minnie Adams and Mr Winnie Graham of Wilmington, plus Sadie Devore and Blanche Stetler from Philadelphia visiting the Fountain and Adams families, and Mr Charles Adams of Wilmington spending time with his sister Mrs John Adams.
A sentimental memorial note from a husband and children marks the second anniversary of Elizabeth Noble's death on August 21, 1930. It laments the broken family circle, vows to meet her in a better world, and keeps a memory image in their hearts.
Mr and Mrs Stephen C Tribbitt express gratitude for the kindness shown by neighbors and friends during the death of their son and grandson Norman Tribbitt.
Century Theatre shows David Manners and Ann Dvorak in The Crooner while George Carpentier leads his Girls along with Sally Ward Co and Mills Kirk and Martin Lillian Shade Wilfred Dubois Stanley Lionel Atwell in Doctor X. Valencia Parkway screens Downstairs starring John Gilbert with added Laurel and Hardy comedy from Metro Goldwyn Mayer.
Mr and Mrs Roy Mitchell and daughter Helen of Kennedyville visited Ridgely on Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Richard Blackburne and Mr Joe Brumbaugh visited relatives in Martinsburg Pa. Mr and Mrs A W Thompson recently entertained their daughter Mrs Alan Parsons of Harrington. Mr and Mrs J T Moore and Mrs Harry Swann picnicked at Tolchester on Wednesday of last week.
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