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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1930

Page

2

Favorite Bible Passages and Juvenile Court Reflections

Compiled by the Bible Guild, this note lists Bible verses cited by Dr. Miriam Van Waters and Bishop William Morris in relation to juvenile court philosophy. Passages include Deuteronomy 33 25 Matthew 11 28 and Luke 17 1 2 with brief comments on their guiding role.

Miriam van Waters Juvenile Court of Los Angeles National Conference of Social Work William Morris Episcopal Church Bible Guild

Great Painter's Work Revealed by Accident

In Graz Austria Doctor Bienen thal a government art expert examined an exhibition canvas and found two coats of paint hiding a genuine Tintoretto worth about 500000 dollars. The 12 by 13 foot church canvas was ordered restored after the discovery, with note that many masterworks were painted over to hide them during wartime.

Graz Austria Doctor Bienenthal Heaven Italy Pathfinger

Billy Duck Becomes Doctor in Playful Quack Tale

A prominent doctor's young son Billy plays doctor with a pretend medical case and a stern look. Next door neighbor Lilian asks if he is a real doctor and a joking reply labels him a quack. The following day Lilian's doll develops mumps and she vows to call Doctor Duck.

Billy Lilian Lillian Doctor Duck

Southport Man Leaves Cambridge Science Chairs Bequest

John Humphreys Plummer of Southport plans to leave nearly 1.25 million dollars in trust to endow chairs for modern scientific research at Cambridge University. He ran a long real estate business, never attended Cambridge, showed little educational interest, and was not a scientist. His only other bequest is a ten thousand dollar annuity to his surviving son.

John Humphreys Plummer Southport England Cambridge University Plummer Cambrieyre University Ale

Crusader Sword Salute and Burial Traditions Mentioned

The sword salute dates to Crusader times when the hilt bore a cross and Crusaders kissed the cross swearing faith and purpose. Custom held that an officer’s cap and sword rest on the coffin, with the shield and arms covering him in death.

Warship Flies Record Length Homeward Pennant

United States ships on foreign service may raise a homeward-bound pennant on departure and arrival. The flag length equals the crew count, with one foot per person. The Pittsburgh’s four year flagship pennant reached 900 feet, aided by balloons. Crew members later received portions as keepsakes.

Warship United States Pittsburgh

Always One More Quote Fragment From a Curious Exchange

A fragmentary line from a dialogue ponders how many fools exist in the world and adds a puzzled aside about an extra fool or odd phrasing, leaving the speaker’s full meaning unclear.

Insects More Reasonable Than Man Quote

A paradoxical aphorism attributed to Clarence Darrow notes that insects are more reasonable than humans because they do not engage in reasoning. The remark contrasts human rationality with animal behavior.

Clarence Darrow

How Fortunate Many Beat Opportunity at Knocking

Rutland Herald notes a humorous take on people thriving by seizing chances, illustrating opportunistic effort and timing in daily life. The item reflects a light, editorial voice typical of the period.

Rutland -Herald

Nomination Certificates Declared for Caroline County Officials

In accordance with the Maryland Acts of 1912 certified nominees are declared for Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Clerk of Court of Appeals, Congress, State Senate, House of Delegates, Treasurer, Register of Wills, and party committees. August 18, 1930 filing deemed unopposed. no primary vote required. Supervisors of Elections for Caroline County, J. Ed. Nichols, Clerk.

General Assembly of Maryland Albert C. Ritchie Anne Arundel County William FP. Broening Baltimore City Thomas H. Robinson Harford County David A. Robb Allegany County William S. Gordy, Jr Wicomico County William Newton Jackson James A. Foun Charles S. Warner T. Alan Goldsborough Caroline County T. Clayton Horsey Senate Nelson H. Fooks Alda P. Whitby M. Carroll Meredith Victor Dean T. Frank Seward Register of Wills J. Irwin Harwood Democratic State Central Committee Robert Jarrell, Jr Charles B. Harrison Albert S. Handy Alice Dick Davin Mary Ethel Stevens Ivy Jones Albert W. Sisk Foster Clark Henry Stafford Republican State Central Committee Lawrence B. Towers J. Spencer Lapham Arthur J. Messick Walter M. Wright T. Otin Ford Harry H. Nuttle

Supervisors Hold Registration Across Caroline County Districts

The Board of Supervisors of Elections in Caroline County announces the Officers of Registration will sit in each district to register qualified voters in person on September 2, 1930. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Henderson, Greensboro, Denton precincts, Preston, Federalsburg, Hillsboro West Denton, Ridgely, and American Corner. Clerk J Ep NicHots and Lee Hignatt oversee the notices.

Board of Supervisors of Elections For Caroline County Henderson Lee Hignatt Leo Meginney Harry B. Mason J. Ep. NicHots

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