Centor Journal Melvin and Johnson Pub Date 1938
Centor Journal from December 10, 1938, published by Melvin and Johnson, Inc. on a Saturday morning. Provides local notices, community updates, and brief items typical of a small town newspaper.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1938
Page
8
Oyster Protein Beats Other Foods In Health Study
Dr. Lewis Radcliffe of the Oyster Institute notes that fishery proteins are highly usable, with oysters ranking exceptionally high. Studies by Lanham, Lemon, and McCollum place oysters at the top of protein value among edibles, suggesting fish and shellfish as principal protein sources alongside vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Radcliffe
Oyster Institute of North America
Washington, D. C
Lanham and
Lemon
U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
E. V. McCollum
Big double feature at Dentonia Theatre December 10
Dentonia Theatre hosts a dual bill on Saturday December 10 with Buck Jones in Law of the Texan a border band of thieves disbanded by a dishonored ranger plus Dorothy Fay in an action filled outdoor drama. Also Betty Grable stars in Campus Confessions and Four Daughters with Don Ameche in Josette Suez stars Tyrone Power Loretta Young and Annabella in a major Paramount release with two show dates December 15 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Jones
Dentonia Theatre
Force
Law of the
Texan
Columbia
Dorothy Fay
Jones
Texas Plains
Grable
Betty Grable
Paramount
Dentonia
Warner Bros
Fannie Hurst
Don Ameche
N.B.C. Red
Don
Sonja Henic
20Th Century- Fox
Simone Simon
Robert Young
Jose
Spirit and Vision in St John the Apostle
The text extols St John’s fellowship with the Spirit of God as the source of his radiant life. It compares spiritual perception to a trumpet voice guiding the soul, transforming misfortune into blessing and turning isolation into a paradise of vision and consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostle John
St. John
Patmos Island
One Man Band Smiley Burnette in Pub lic Cowboy No 1
Smiley Burnette, the rotund comedian and five instrument virtuoso, stars with Gene Autry in Pub lic Cowboy No 1 at the Ridgely Theatre Friday and Saturday December 9 and 10. Also features Mickey Rooney in nearby releases with Spencer Tracy and Norman Taurog directing Boys Town December 12–14 at the Ridgely. Allen Lane and Frances Mercer co star in Crime Ring at Ridgely Theatre December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley Burnette
Gene Autry
Autry
Ridgely Theatre
Tracy
Mickey Rooney
Spencer Tracy
Norman Taurog
Mickey
Allen Lane
Frances Mercer
Lane
Notre Dame
Miss Mercer
Sid Mercer
Caroline County First in Sanitation Push
Aimed at improving public health, the county endorses sanitary privies as a means to prevent entry of waste by flies and animals, protect surface water, and reduce typhoid, dysentery, and cholera infantum. Costs to property owners range up to 21.76 dollars depending on current privy condition, with WPA funding aiding construction.
Special Notice on November Motor Vehicle Fatalities
The Safety Department reports a 27 percent drop in deaths for January through November this year from 1937, with 141 fewer deaths. November saw six fewer fatalities than 1937, totaling 51 deaths, including 26 pedestrians and two bicyclists. Most crashes occurred on clear days at intersections. passengers and drivers were predominantly White males aged 20 to 29 in Baltimore City. Four hit and run cases occurred in November. Baltimore City had 14 deaths, counties 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Department of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Baltimore City
Walter R. Rudy
Profitable Grading For High Quality Eggs Found
A Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station survey shows grading eggs is profitable for high quality eggs sold on a graded basis. It compares 15 Baltimore Harford producers selling to a Baltimore dealer under government grades with 15 others selling indiscriminately to hucksters. The year long study found price on graded eggs depended more on size and quality than volume. Recommendations to producers follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Ces
University of Maryland Experiment Station
University At College Park
P. R. Poffenberger
S. H. DeVault
The
Experiment Station
S. B. Shaw
Maryland State Department of Markets
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
State Department of Markets
Baltimore
Harford Counties
U.S
Light and Ventilation in Kitchen Emphasized
Miss Jessie Hinton of the University of Maryland Extension Service urges kitchen ventilation and lighting, recommending two side windows or a wall with a door and screened transom. She notes high windows improve lighting and odor removal, suggests light tan or gray walls with a touch of yellow to prevent glare and reflect light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Hinton
University of Maryland Extension Service
Miss Hinton
Maryland Services for Crippled Children Reach Counties
A State Department of Health report shows 1,687 children in Maryland counties under supervision for crippling disabilities. Baltimore City children are supervised by the Maryland League for Crippled Children, a pioneer group linked to statewide clinics and follow up care started ten years ago. Expansion in counties came from state funds matched by the Social Security Act Children’s Bureau aid. services began under Board of State Aid and Charities and moved to Health Department in 1938. activities are limited to specified duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Maryland
Baltimore City
Maryland League For Crippled Children
Social Security Act
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Board of State Aid and Charities
League program aids crippled children with clinics and care
The program continues the League for Crippled Children plan to identify and treat children with crippling disabilities under twenty one. Physicians with special training examine patients at county health department clinics, providing hospital care or follow up as needed. Braces, shoes, and other appliances are supplied for those who cannot pay. The staff includes three nurses and seven specialists, with 1687 children under supervision. Transportation to clinics relies on volunteers from the American Legion and service clubs, and home visits are made when necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League For Crippled Children
Chicien
American Legion
Discerning the rights of man quote by Milly Baker Eddy
A compact quotation attributed to Milly Baker Eddy notes that recognizing human rights entails foreseeing the doom of oppression. The line reflects reformist sentiment and enduring themes of liberty and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milly Baker Eddy
Universal Bible Sunday Observed Across Maryland
Governor Nice leads Universal Bible Sunday services with two nationwide broadcasts on December 11 marking Scripture published in 1008 languages. American Bible Society notes its century of distribution since 1816 reaching 300 million volumes in 226 languages across 40 countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Nice
Churches of Maryland
Columbia Network
E.S.T
Daniel C. Repel
Secretary of Commerce
John S. Finley
New York Times
American Bible Society
Mutual Network
William Lyon Phelp
John H. Mason
Nice
American Idle Society
Bible’s Significance Highlighted in Maryland Churches
A passage noting the importance of the Bible in daily life is set to be celebrated across Maryland churches, reflecting the enduring influence of Scripture in community worship and personal conduct. The observance emphasizes guidance, moral values, and unity under shared faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Maryland
The Turkey's Dilemma
A poem where a turkey fears a Christmas feast and plans a hidden escape. The narrator considers how a single wing and leg limit movement and imagines slipping away at dawn to avoid being the main course. Olivia Proe signs the piece for subscribers.
Auditor's Order ratified in December 1928 proceedings
An order dated December 8 1928 directs ratification of the Auditor's report filed in the above proceedings unless good cause is shown within three weeks from December 10 1938. A copy of the order must be published in a Caroline County newspaper for two consecutive weeks before December 19 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Farm crops cash prices announced by phone 51
The notice lists corn wheat and soybeans with highest cash prices paid at the farm and directs readers to call phone 51 for details. The dated line 12-10-31 appears in the message as the reference for the price schedule.
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