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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
8
Mental and personality disorders led to more selective service rejections than any other defect. By January 1, 1945 about 801,700 of 4,493,000 registrants aged 18 to 37 were classified with psychoneurotic or psychopathic disorders. Rejection rates climbed from 22 per thousand in 1940–41 to 50, 74, and 120 per thousand through 1944.
An Ohio farmer cultivates Asiatic Chinese chestnuts for disease resistance and profit. Planting two two year old trees in fertile soil, he and neighbors buy two year seedlings as orders outpace supply. Originating seed and distribution by USDA 30 years ago, the program aims to reestablish chestnuts in woodlands and home plantings.
Maquoit bay in Maine yields thousands of quahogs as a major industry surge. The flats draw whole families from shore to tide as diggers crouch in shallow water to scoop quahogs by hand during favorable tides from March through November, creating a bustling seasonal harvest.
Two Women's Society of Christian Service held a Christmas party and service in Uniontown Pennsylvania. They elected officers for 1946 including President C Fred Wilson and treasurer Theodore Harrington. Delegates to the Peninsula Conference meeting were named with alternates. A playlet titled The Church was presented and officer installation set for December 30.
Baltimore Maryland reported victory bond sales of 190 million dollars toward a 170 million goal. State War Finance chair Page Nelson cited strong over subscriptions but E bonds lagged, with 12.8 million raised versus a 28 million target as of Friday, and expected continued inflow from Federal Reserve Richmond figures.
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