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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1943
Page
6
A columnist argues against the idea of debt as harmless. It criticizes the notion that internal debt prevents bankruptcy and questions the rationale for higher taxes and stricter collections as debt grows. The piece laments taxes, inflation, shortages, and a supposedly managed economy. It notes public doubt and calls for nationwide saver action.
The piece argues against fascism socialism and communism labeling them harmful to the nation. It defends the United States as not an aggressor and emphasizes constitutional government resilience. It asserts that investment is capital whether by people or government and that the people remain the investors.
A compilation of Santa letters from Denton Maryland and nearby towns dated December 15 across years 1913 1243 1943 1945. Children request dolls toys books a Bible watches bikes games and clothes while mentioning family members teachers and soldiers in service.
Bradford Horsey of Denton Maryland lists a Christmas wish dated December 15 1948. A Third grader writes requesting a blackboard a picture a trunk an electric iron and prayers for her mother and five sisters Barbara J Boyle appears as the author.
The speaker urges citizens to bear homefront responsibility as victory nears. A postwar reconstruction wave is needed in Europe and restoration at home, with jobs for returning veterans and massive highway and maintenance programs to offset war-related decay.
Mrs F N Smith returned home after a month at University Hospital Baltimore following major surgery. A daughter Phyllis Maris was born to Mr and Mrs Russell Stevens. Several locals recovered from operations and illnesses. Jean Trice and Audrey Tribbitt had tonsil operations or recovery. Mr Manning Metruken, GI, also moved from Memorial Hospital Easley. Various family visits and temporary relocations around Caroline and nearby areas noted. Estate matters include court orders for burial expenses and mortgage assignments in the James E Todd estate.
The Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Handy and Fooks. It granted letters of administration for Belle Autehins Satterfield to Eliza E. Scott, bond approved, creditors notice ordered, appraisers James Temple and J. Ed. Nichols named. Inventory filed for personal and real estate. releases from Laura E. Flaharty, C. Mildred Fifield, and Russell W. Fluharty in the Watson Flaharty estate. Additional administrations granted to Edith D. Stevenson and Zora D. Fruwell for Mary E. Dill, bond approved, creditors notice ordered, appraisers Arthur W. Brumbaugh and John C. Brown. Inventory and sale order approved for Franklin H. Chambers estate. debt list filed.
Hillsboro people report visits and returns with Cam bridge guests Mr Richard Beaven and others Thursday. Baltimore trips include Mr Wm Jones and family and Mr Milford Kilne and Mrs Blanche Moree with Miss Frances Covell. Several locals shop in Easton and spend time in Baltimore with relatives and friends.
Mrr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and daughter Gloria spent the weekend in New Jersey with Mr. and Mrs. Randall Dustworth and daughter Nancy. Families attended a sale above Centreville last Friday. George Wheatley and two children and Bernice Adams visited C. W. Adams. Children rehearse for a Christmas program at Bloomers on December 26. Rev. and Mrs. Senaner called at the Adams home. Sunday School and preaching at Bloomery. Pvt. Paul Horsey visited his mother Saiurdas Sunday.
At a Monday evening meeting at the library Ridgely Community Library elected three new board members: Fred G. Asilton James Stack and Page Jones Mrs Jones becomes treasurer succeeding Mrs Albert White who held the post since the library’s 1919 organization The Ridgely Women’s Society of Christian Service named officers for 1944 with Stella Matthews as vice president Mary Laird as secretary Elma Wilson as corresponding secretary Mrs John Sculley as treasurer Mrs Ronald Lane as student and service secretary and Mrs Harry Swann as secretary local church activities Judge and Mrs E Lloyd Fooks hosted a gathering for relatives including Major and Mrs Herbert Pooks of Baltimore and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fooks.
A long list of local residents hosting, visiting, and traveling in the Easton area includes Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fooks of Annapolis and their son Douglas, quail dinners hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Marvel, and visitors such as Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Eaton Hillsboro Mr. Clement Noble Federalsburg and Capt. Wm. Bateman Draper at Fort Belvoir. Numerous callers and hospital visits are noted including Mrs. Norman Wilson and granddaughter from Hillsboro and Memorial Hospital in Easton, plus church services and local shop and theater activity.
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