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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1945
Page
4
In Washington, Republicans joke that they support Truman while Democrats rally to their leader. A radio commentator notes the President has not made bad mistakes and has managed the war and peace transitions well, earning a reputation as a plainspoken, people-friendly figure.
The piece lauds American oil companies for pioneering wartime support ensuring fuels for planes ships and tanks. It credits bold initiative and enterprise, notes prewar supply responsiveness, and claims ongoing development of a high test aviation fuel resisting ignition, promoting progress and leadership.
The piece argues the United States now faces a real coal shortage despite prior strike rhetoric. It warns of cold weather impact and industrial slowdowns unless coal production rises by securing more miners to dig more coal.
The piece argues citizens must demand peace on a solid foundation, noting World War II casualties for Britain total 1,427,643 with 532,233 dead or missing and civilian losses of 60,585 dead and 86,175 wounded. It warns future wars would devastate civilians even more and calls for public accountability.
A press service report from Nebraska notes large flocks of sea gulls feeding on grasshoppers threatening small grain and corn inland. Similar reports come from eastern South Dakota as grasshoppers threaten breadbasket crops, echoing historic West field depictions and long running fears in farming regions.
A critic argues that regulators and planned economy policies since the 1930s caused sugar shortages and disrupted supply. He cites beet sugar restrictions, wartime losses in the Philippines and Caribbean, and warns that continued planning could erode a free peacetime economy, risking famine.
Newsweek essay by Ralph Robey urges private citizens and officials to pause before approving massive spending. He notes taxpayers bear the burden while lawmakers propose hundred million to billion dollar plans and recalls post–1929 mood and wealth buildup.
The speaker argues that victory did not create lasting wealth. He notes that prosperity relied on destroying wealth and warns that current debt remains backed by future production. He urges cutting government expenses, encouraging private production and saving, and avoiding unnecessary public spending.
Greensboro society notices include Arlie Dingledine and Annie Wells visiting in Baltimore for Mrs. Dingledine’s operation recovery at Baltimore Ear and Eye Hospital. Births at Steward Hospital list several Greensboro families welcome girls. Also mentions church service occupancy, residents visiting Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Ocean City, with multiple locals moving, visiting, or hosting guests.
A Socratic maxim states that one earns a solid reputation by striving to become what one wishes to be. The saying emphasizes inner cultivation and consistent character over outward appearances.
Preston residents report vacations in Canada and visits from Philadelphia and Baltimore friends. A dinner party was hosted at the Longfellow House in St Michaels and several families planned getaways to Ocean City Fenwick Island Rehoboth and Rehoboth. Preston High School to reopen September 5.
On Sunday evening September 2 Rev Icenburg pastor of St Matthew's Methodist Church Philadelphia will be guest speaker at our church. Hear his address. The V W A met at the parsonage Thursday evening Ruthanna Ober president gave a brief devotion and a lengthy business discussion followed. Our
The treasurer reported a balance of 17.35 in our treasury. A collection of 6.00 was taken to Mrs. Howard, our former counselor, and her infant daughter. Gifts were presented in appreciation for the former’s tireless work. A closing prayer by Mrs. Nolan Hubbard preceded refreshments served by counselor and hostess Mrs. I. W. Lane.
Hobbs reports calls and visits across Oak Orchard Rehoboth Ocean City and Wilmington. Mrs. F N Smith and family host guests. Catherine Towers Leonard Blades Lori etc. Several couples and families travel, host, or visit kin in Greenwood Tuckahoe Neck Burrsville Williston and surrounding areas over the past week.
Mr and Mrs W Thos Lockerman express deep gratitude to the Denton Volunteer Fire Company for prompt service on Wednesday and to friends and neighbors who helped.
Having rented my farms and having no further use for the following property I will sell on the Collison Farm two and one half miles from Denton in Tuckahoe Neck on the State Road from Denton to New Bridge. Property includes items to be bid for at the sale. Potential buyers may attend the event to inspect offerings and participate in the sale.
A 1945 auction starts at 10 a m with rain or shine featuring ten Holstein cows seven Guernsey cows calves by their sides four heifers one bull pure bred short horn one mare ten years old one mule twelve years old plus a John Deere BR tractor several plows discs cultivators seeders rake and related equipment, hay seed rye barley wheat and numerous farm tools and implements.
Earl M. Crouse owner, announces that no property may be removed until all terms are complied with. Auctioneer William E. Andrew and Clerk George W. Beck arranged the proceedings.
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