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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1931
Page
4
A fragment from Denton Maryland dated Saturday Morning December 19 1931 appears in this OCR readout. The readable elements indicate a local newspaper item or notice with a date reference and place but lack full context or complete sentences.
An editorial urges spreading Christmas happiness to those in need. It urges reducing excess toy buying for children and redirecting generosity to neighbors and families who would otherwise go without. It calls on all, including children, to make a Christmas of greater joy and general happiness.
A kansas or national column argues lawyers bear blame for excessive laws and slow courts. It cites Illinois Bar Association Chief Justice Taft and American Bar Association condemnations. It laments a legal system dominated by lawyers and asks what remedy exists, suggesting to ask a lawyer.
The Insurance Field editorially laments rising automobile deaths and imagines a horrific scene of 35,000 people crushed by vehicles to illustrate the scale of fatalities. It argues the public would grasp the horror only through such a drastic demonstration, noting annual expected deaths in relays.
A speaker warns that small, ongoing deadly actions rival total war in grim impact. The 35,000 mangled bodies are a stark reminder that carelessness, incompetence, recklessness, and drunkenness at the wheel kill as surely as war.
During trade slumps many firms slash advertising budgets. The text argues against cutting ads, noting advertising is essential when mood is low and trade recovers. It frames ads as a way to inform the public of unique goods or services and reach broad audiences with wholesale offers.
Editorial discusses Thanksgiving mood as editors lament slow League of Nations response to Japan China tensions. Highlights China’s internal strife, Manchuria’s geography, Japan military influence, and U S membership prospects. Contemplates League pace and global governance in a cautious, era tone.
The piece surveys Hoover era political strain in Congress with Garner and Rainey reshaping leadership while Republicans flounder and Democrats gain influence. It reflects on Germany Britain and India, noting Nazi era hopes, Einstein letters, and religious movements. It also cites U S military camps costs and rural health reports, ending with a Maryland land purchase for migratory birds.
A December two day program on Friday and Saturday features a vaudeville show with William Powell in The Road to Singapore, La Dell Entertainers, and no ticket price changes. Monday brings The Daughter of a Dragon with Anna May Wong and Warner Oland plus The Vanishing Legion episode. December 23 and 24 showcase The Yellow Ticket with Lionel Barrymore and Elissa Landi, followed by December 25 and 26 with Daddy Long Legs starring Warner Baxter and Janet Gaynor for a festive closing.
In loving remembrance of my husband Edward Long who departed this life on the 21st of November 1931. Just four weeks ago today my dear husband passed away. Sad it was to part with him and we miss him more each day. By his wife.
A humorous, fractured diary recounts misadventures around a gas issue, expenses, a fire engine exercise, and Ant Emmy antics with Uncle MacKruger and others. The entries parody small town life through dated notes and jokes about relationships and daily misfortune.
Twenty five years ago the Masonic Building offices near ready for occupancy. W T Spence to Marydel, James C Collins butchered hogs totaling 1741 pounds, George J Wallace named bank cashier at Queenstown. Several weddings and engagements noted including Minnie Mitchell Arthur Holsinger and Nf Judson Ramsdell Elsie Cleaves. Fire at Selby Smith meat market in Ridgely damages shop and turkey stocks. waterworks credited for limited spread. Rev G Q Bacchus visits. Dr Thomas H Lewis returns from Europe may become conference president.
Santa will again visit Milford this Saturday afternoon and evening to greet children. A parade led by the Boy's Band will escort him from Haven Lake crossing to the New Plaza Theatre where he will give gifts from his North Pole workshop after 2 PM. Parents may leave children for the afternoon show. two and a half hour program includes a stage address and a Yule Time matinee.
Galdsboro Frank Lane Jr of the University of Maryland spends holidays with parents Mr and Mrs J F Lane. Several families visit relatives in Queen Anne Crumpton Crumpton Md Philadelphia and Centreville. The Win Won Bible class meets in Assembly Hall. Sewing Circle hosted by Mrs Norman. Ruth Curtis visits Annapolis. local moves noted on Maple Avenue.
We thank friends and neighbors who helped during the affliction and at the time of the death of our mother Mrs. Sarah Emily Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Bates Baker.
The Women's Aid of The Pennsylvania Railroad Delmarva Division will host a fundraising dance and card party on Wednesday December 23 aboard the steamship Virginia Lee at Cape Charles. The event features Bingo, Five Hundred, Bridge, prizes for top scores, and live music by Ray Wilkinson and his Orchestra. Proceeds support needy or sick railroad personnel. tickets sold by railroad staff.
Capital Theatre New York presents Radio Gang at Reese Theatre Harrington this weekend Friday and Saturday December 18 19 featuring Lionel Barrymore in The Yellow Ticket Elissa Landi Lew Ayres in The Spirit of Notre Dame December 21 22 plus The Cisco Kid December 23 and Fast of Borneo December 24 Universal Christmas Eve thrills and a gala Family Variety Show December 25 26 with West of Broadway then Over the Hill December 28 29 at Reese Theatre Lower Delaware Maryland audiences urged to attend
In loving remembrance of my dear grandson Otis S O Day who departed this life Dec 24 1923. He is gone but not forgotten. Thoughts of him are near in lonely hours. Some day we shall meet in Heaven our precious one written by his grandmother Margaret J Breeding.
A sad memorial note for Thelma Virginia Baker who departed life nine months ago on March 14 1931. The parents and brother express enduring love and memory, recounting sorrow and the wish to have been by her side. TheMessage conveys ongoing mourning and affection from family.
The Shockley family thanks friends for kindness and for lending cars after their bereavement. The Rev. W. L. Jump will preach at Liden's community house tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
Christmas sweets share recipes for Honey Fudge Orange Nut Nuggets and Cinnamon Pop Corn Balls. Instructions cover melting chocolate with honey and sugar, caramelizing sugar for orange nuts, and forming brittle popcorn candy, with temperatures and yields noted.
Pennsylvania Railroad cuts holiday round trip fares by about one third for all lines and most U S and eastern Canada destinations. Tickets go on sale December 23 at ticket offices and run to January 4 1932 for travel. Minimum fare of 1 dollar. Delaware District of Columbia Maryland New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Virginia travelers get two extra days for south and far west trips including Havana. Tickets valid through January 5 1932 for those routes.
One third of the purchase price due in cash at sale, balance payable twelve months from sale with interest from day of sale, secured by promissory note to assignee or all cash option. Purchaser bears title papers cost. Other terms announced sale day. THOMAS J. KEATING SR Assignee.
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