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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1953
Page
4
J. C. Penney, chairman, declares advertising essential to business. He says newspapers are the marketplace where retailers cry their wares. The piece highlights newspapers’ reach to millions in thousands of communities with a visual record of news and ads unmatched by other media.
The piece argues Americans enjoy unrivaled living standards with a diverse retail market at reasonable prices. It contrasts this with Russia under communism, citing shortages and queues, urging readers to value free competitive enterprise and the freedoms it supports.
A Wall Street Journal report argues the dollar appears more respectable as many prices drop post price controls. It notes official living costs lag behind market surveys, while retailers compete aggressively to attract buyers, keeping profits tight and value high.
Hobbs lists Frank Williams Federalsburg and Harry Cade Cairo NL calling on Holbrook and Allen. J H Dandy sold his home to Pennsylvania buyers and will hold a sale soon. Howard Davis of Washington DC visited L H Thomas en route to Rehoboth and Ocean City. Clara Stafford hosted New Jersey friends. J H Dandy and sister Lydia attended a Baltimore funeral. Susie Oros from Washington DC vacationed with her father John Oros and brother Paul. L H Thomas with guests at Rehoboth. Melinda Chaffinch stayed with cousin Ann Clark in Easton. Chas Lister and Johnnie with Alfred Maynard of New Jersey last week. T H Towers and Nelson Henry visited Mrs Frank E Adams. Richard Lister, Elsie Woodward and Edna Gray of Greensboro spent time with Elmer Butler family. Jack Adams hosted New York relatives. Jack Lister and family moved from Smith place near here to Oil City. Euphonius Smith of Quaker City sociable here last Monday. Roland Towers family spent Sunday afternoon with relatives.
Miss Nettie Hayman and Mrs. Ida Hollis were guests of Mrs. Eva Breeding in Magnolia. Hester Brown of New York City dined with Mrs. William Croll. The Crolls and others hosted and visited neighbors and relatives across Magnolia, Boothwyn, Ocean City, and Milford, with trips to Niagara Falls and Pennsylvania.
Maryland Civil Defense Director Sherley Ewing announced that all public schools will join Operation Check up a statewide air raid alert during the week of September 20. A letter from State Superintendent Thomas G. Pullen Jr asked superintendents to cooperate fully as the test pauses traffic and takes place during school hours.
A teaser notes a new mystery thriller titled Murder on Tiptoe in the August 23 issue of The American Weekly magazine in color gravure, shared with the Baltimore Sunday American. The blurb promises baffling adventures as the centerpiece of this true mystery story feature.
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