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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1929
Page
4
Denton champions urge continued effort and civic cooperation to sustain growth. Leaders credit past foresight and aggressive policy for the city’s high standing among peers and call for renewed vision to sustain rapid development in commercial industrial and residential sectors.
The essay notes a national Christmas Club savings total of $600 million across 8000 banks, with 9 million recipients. It highlights savings leading to permanent accounts, planned spending on durable goods, and lessons in self control, citing Denton banks paying out nearly $10,000 as local proof.
The Democratic National Congressional Committee faulted the Hoover administration for the tariff fiasco after Congress adjourned without final action on the tariff revision bill. It blamed the administration for lack of leadership and warned of higher living costs if the tariff policy remains unresolved, noting the House’s Hawley bill as a burden on consumers. The statement argues Republicans and President Hoover must be accountable at the next election.
A 1920s atlas of feats recounts Richard Byrd completing a northern flight in May 1926 and circumnavigating the South Pole on November 29 1929, following Amundsen and Scott who preceded him. The narrative notes Byrd’s crew Brent Baltchen and Harold June and highlights public fascination with polar exploration. It then shifts to tariff politics, rail and pig iron duties, and Pershing’s peace comments alongside Kellogg Pact praise and a London naval conference invitation.
A homemaker focused plan outlines efficient meals for busy days. Recipes feature Cream of Tomato Soup with homemade cream sauce, Scalloped Egg and Cheese, and simple sides. Includes shopping guidance, prep steps, and cost notes to streamline kitchen work.
Twenty five years ago a Chester river steamer carried 1200 geese and turkeys to Baltimore. County Commissioners plan ward visits to Spring Grove and Springfield hospitals. Harry Loats signs with Ridgely Md to play second base next season. Deaths noted for Thomas W. Jones and Henry Fisher. Migration efforts bring settlers to Caroline and other areas. Road tiling planned to replace small bridges to cut costs. Local drug firm changes hands with J Edward Douglas handling estate stock sale proceeds. Accident injuries to Mrs Brumbaugh at Boonsboro Meeting House prompting medical care. Notable local weddings, bank directorships, and a Denton Ridgely stage-line contractor obituary and pallbearers listed.
The Atwater Kent Foundation announces ten young singers from across the nation who will reach the national final on December 15. Finalists include Calvin Hendricks and Floy Loueese Hamlin of Los Angeles, Frances Tortorich of New Orleans, Genevieve Irene Rowe of Wooster, Agnes Skillin of Springvale, Josephine Louise Antoine of Boulder, John Jameson of Denver, Edward Austen Kane of Atlanta, Charles E. Carlile of Central Falls, and Carlyle William Bennett of Chicago. The winners will receive music scholarships and cash awards totaling 25000 dollars.
Slats writes about attending a church concert where a violinist impressed his father and peers. He narrates trips to a drug store buying a football seat, a discussion with M. Gillem about a new machine, a run over of a dog by his father, a girl joining the newspaper office, a Bonfire Girls party, and Kin Grant boasting about his parents and jokes.
A collection of Christmas wish notes from Ridgeley, Denton, Federalsburg, Hillsboro and Clifton, Md., dated December 1929. Children request toys such as a kitty cart, velocipede, dolls, dishes, wrist watches, toy airplanes, Erector sets, tool chests, clothes, and sweets, with mentions of family members to remember.
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from young Maryland children dated December 4 1929. Henry Blazejak Melvin Bickling and Sarah Thompson list coats gloves candy and toys while another child asks for books and a racer car among simple wishes.
Pride of Preston Council No 88 Daughters of America notes the death of Sister Martha B Noble who joined Feb 27 1923 and died Nov 25 1929 The council expresses heartfelt sympathy to her family and orders resolutions to be recorded and sent to the bereaved family signed by Elizabeth E Fluharty Hattie M LeCompte Elsie B Spence
The family of M. G. Crouse expresses thanks for kindness and words of sympathy during the illness death and funeral of their mother and companion. Signed by M. G. Crouse and children.
Congressman T Alan Goldsborough of Maryland spoke in the House on branch, group and chain banking for about an hour. He argued four main grounds for expansion while noting national to state bank ratios, fund flows from urban centers, and the need for prudent control of mergers and bank management.
The National Federation of Music Clubs convened in Milwaukee with board members state and district presidents and department chairmen from across the nation. President Elmer James Ottaway outlined cooperation with colleges to weave music into adult life and plans for the 1931 biennial in San Francisco.
We express gratitude for the kindness, sympathy, and floral tributes shown by friends and neighbors during the illness and death of our daughter Lyda Williamson. T. Clinton Williamson and Family.
Advertisement from R H Stafford Burrsville Maryland promoting attractive up to date furnished homes at low cost. Includes farm and home items with urging shoppers to stop by.
Barbara Kent, a Calgary born actress, wins a Universal five year contract after a screen test. She is chosen by Harold Lloyd as his leading woman for a new feature, marking a major break in her career with prior credits in Flesh and the Devil and other works.
Vernon Lawes School building has been purchased to become a community hall connected with the adjoining church. Mrs. Alice H. Ross taught there on the Honor Roll with six months perfect attendance. Patterson School pupils on the November Honor Roll include Kathryn Rausch Betty Bailey Pearl Jones Julia Murphy Robert Murphy and Elizabeth Murphy with George Blanchfield Madge Blanchfield adding perfect attendance. A Christmas entertainment is planned for December 17. Mrs Minner of Masten's Corner shows notable hunting skill bagging two rabbits. Fred and Mrs. Pritchett hosted about twenty five relatives from multiple towns. Best wishes to newlyweds Harry Harrington and Florence Collins. Delaware Teachers College data collected by Mrs. Ross. Romulus Hopkins visiting Dover area. Mrs. Jacob Price returned from Ches ter Pa. Henry Noble's car engine burst in cold weather.
The comedy Little Accident by Crosby Gaige stars Thomas Mitchell and unfolds as a charming farce about a man torn from his bride to meet his unexpected child. Based on Floyd Dell’s Unmarried Father, the play follows misadventures, three would be brides, and a warmhearted hero who ends up with the mother.
Bethlehem social notes report Louise F E Legates, a Cambridge Hospital nurse, wed Harley Davenport of Vienna on a Thursday night in Denton in a ceremony led by Rev. M. E. Wheatley. Also mentioned are Willard Legates and Ella Berridge’s Ellicott City marriage and local visits by Elizabeth Christopher and Mr. Jerry Blades plus Alva Blades’ Philadelphia weekend.
A December promotion offers a set of dishes free with every Quick Meal Range sold. The note emphasizes the gift value for housewives and the comfort a range brings to the home, praising farm and home usefulness.
R H Stafford Burrsville Md promotes Aladdin lamps in floor table and hanging styles with parchment shades in colors glass and white. Special December sale offers cheaper furniture rugs and Quick Meal Range with a set of dishes at the same price. order early.
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