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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1936
Page
1
Georgia Belle Elberta and Hale varieties carefully grown and graded. Wholesale or Retail. Homestead Farms telephone 1R1 Greenwood, Del Promer Gov. Pennewil Farm under Greenwood High School, Buy of Subscribe for the Journal and get all the county news.
Two young wards of the Children's Aid Society, Frank Lotman aged 10 and Robert Speer aged 6, drowned after venturing into the Cheptaw River. They were last seen riding Robert on his back as they waded farther out, vanished when Frank stepped into a deep hole. Denton Fire Department recovered Speer’s body the same day and Lotman’s body the following noon. Funeral services for Lotman were held at Moore Funeral Home with burial in Denton Cemetery.
The American Boy will publish exciting stories and features for a year spanning transport planes naval adventures in Annapolis and the Caribbean swamp explorations in Georgia and a future space age. It highlights adventures of David Irwin and Roscoe Turner plus hobbies, sports, dog training, nature, and character profiles. Subscriptions start at $1 a year with options for three years.
A compact compilation presents reflections by Bailey and Marcus Aurelius on how thinking, meaning, and life define the value of a person. It contrasts man as an act of God with the measurable worth tied to pursued objects.
Notice to creditors warns claims against the deceased in Caroline County Maryland. Administratrix Katherine E Wright requests claims with vouchers authenticated by March 1, 1937 or be barred. Also requires prompt settlement of debts due to the estate. Hand delivered August 27, 1936.
The article surveys whittling and carving as art in American life from old Barlow knives to modern craft shops in Berea Tryon Gatlinburg and Waynesville. It highlights regional makers Nathan Hubbard Ted Willer Stella Hutchinson and Jean Pugh and notes in Florida coconuts and Redwood bark souvenirs.
Ridgely Theatre announces a one day only appearance by The Cabin Kids on Wednesday September 2. The act promises singing dancing and rhythm in a three show slate at 6 30 p m with doors opening at 6 15 p m. Ticket prices are 85 cents and 20 cents.
Eastern Shore Public Service undertook major transmission and distribution upgrades to meet rising demand and future expansion. The project, begun in June 1934, included Vienna to Laurel and Rhodesdale to Cambridge lines, rebuilding with 41,000 volt capacity, plus Salisbury to Crisfield and Salisbury to Laurel upgrades to 44,000 volts. Emergency crews worked Sundays with minimal interruptions, and final capacity increases to 1000 volts will occur August 30. Total cost surpassed 210,000 dollars, marking a major step in service continuity and regional power reliability.
Miss Bessie Liden of Federalsburg visits sister Mrs Clarence Parker while Mr Parker recovers in Easton Hospital. Mrs John Adams and sister Edna with Miss Ola Scott visited Mrs Earl Robinson last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Woodie Cragg and son from North East spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain. Mrs R F Adams of Cambridge is visiting her sister and brother for a week. Mrs Ida Parker of Bridgeville visits daughter in law. Miss Olu Scott Federalsburg stays with Miss Edna Adams.
Organized farmers of Maryland will seek tax relief in the next Legislature, with the Maryland Farm Bureau backing a program to curb real property taxes and raise income and luxury taxes. President Harry S. Nuttle notes real property bears about 70 percent of the tax load while accounting for 40 percent of wealth and calls for relief tied to changes in wealth forms and government benefits, with a joint Grange Farm Bureau committee to study records in several counties.
Sherwood Brockwell fire marshal of North Carolina will preside over the 7th annual fire college short course at the University of Maryland in College Park on September 1 2 and 3 The program includes lectures demonstrations drills rural fire fighting topics and a round table for advanced students A registration fee of 1 and optional meals and lodging for 5 are noted Those wanting lodging should bring their own linen
Pineapple and mixed fruits with sugar are chilled then frozen in a tray until stiff. Fold in whipped cream, return to freezer and freeze hard for a rich cold dessert.
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