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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1934
Page
1
The Peoples Bank Denton Maryland announces its annual meeting for January 8, 1935, from 1 to 3 PM at the banking house to elect directors for the ensuing year and transact other proper business. J Frank Wright cashier. 12-8-51
Denton defeated St. Michaels 2 to 1 in a fast paced game noted for aggressive plays and tight defense. Bennington opened the scoring in the second quarter, George Good netted the deciding goal in the final five minutes, while Dodson kept Denton at bay with a penalty save.
Greensboro High School captured the Eastern Shore soccer title at Hurlock with a 10-7 win over Delmar High in the sectional final. Murphy led the attack with six points on two field goals and two penalties, as Greensboro built a two point halftime lead and then held on.
W H Evans County Agent reports the Agricultural Adjustment Administration will continue the Corn Hog program in 1935 with contracts to be signed later in winter or spring. Modifications include a 10 percent hog and 10 percent corn reduction. Payments stay on the 1934 basis. Open to all farmers, including those not in 1934 plan.
Santa Claus plans a Denton stop next Saturday December 15 promising toys and candy for every child. Merchants organize events from noon to four with free Dentonia Theatre movie and a clown band to entertain families and welcome all tots and their grown ups.
Explanations and charges fill the air as the State Roads Commission faces shortages. Governor Ritchie promises a full report before leaving office while Governor-elect Nice plans his own probe. Dr Charles H Conley blasts the Governor and foresees the end of Ritchicism. Byron proposes a $3,000,000 bond issue to ease the crisis. Williar reports 1,312 laborers and 865 salaried workers dropped, leaving others on a part time basis. The governor states accountability and refuses to delay action. County maintenance cuts are announced by district with counts of dismissals and retained workers.
The Eastern Shore Association of Optometrists will meet at Dr. Fred J. Wright’s office in Denton on December 20 evening. Dr. B. N. Hoffecker of Laurel will chair the educational program. Dr. S. M. Oman of Easton, president, will preside.
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Dr E F Withers has been appointed a member of the State Board of Osteopathy Examiners of Maryland by Gov Albert C Ritchie. He is vice president of the Maryland Osteopathic Association and a Kirksville College graduate of 1927. He began practice in Hagerstown and later Denton, serving Caroline and nearby counties. He was associate editor of the Osteopathic Profession.
Saulsbury Bros Inc Ridgely to end their meat packing for the State Emergency Relief Administration by mid next week. Since Oct 19 they employed 225 people, created a $3000 weekly payroll, operated two shifts daily with a 48000 can daily pack, and will have about 103 840 cases of pot roasts labeled not to be sold awaiting distribution to the needy.
A compact collection of aphorisms and quotes from Anon Seneca Christian Science Monitor and Ovid. The lines reflect on worry paths joy harvest and upright gazing at the heavens. Each saying stands as a small meditative prompt for readers today.
Caroline county swears in new and returning officials after election. Luther Handy becomes Orphans' Court judge, with Towers named chief judge. H. Saulsbury Sparks elected sheriff. board of county commissioners gains Sullivan Towers Downes and Lane. Registers, clerks, state's attorney, treasurer, and fiscal year swearing in noted along with July 1 Senate and House appointments.
The Orphans' Court met with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. It granted letters of administration for Charles E. Wright to Lucy A. Donovan and Ollie Wright, bonded and creditors to be notified. Appraisers George ODay and Oscar Alford named. An order directed publication to notify distributees of Caroline McCarthy estate, meeting by Jan 8, 1935. Administrators Turner to sell mortgage of Charles M. Turner. Administration granted for Frank Kleean, bonds filed with appraisers Lane and Hutson. Real estate matter for Thomas E. Pritchett heard. guardian ad litem appointed and response filed.
Eastern Shore county commissioners at Easton met with General Assembly members and heard strong sentiment to repeal the law widening State Roads Commission control. No action was taken pending the roads finances audit. Kent county officials learned they must meet debt charges due January 1 as the nine shore counties reserved final decision.
Mr and Mrs Bradley Steele express gratitude to the Preston Fire Company for responding to a chimney fire at their home Tuesday evening and for staying on standby in readiness.
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