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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
4
A brief Denton Maryland post office notice from Saturday morning December 20 1930 records second class mail matter status and routing details for local publication.
Commander Donald B. MacMillan reflects on northern exploration in the December Rotarian. He cites Nansen and Peary, notes Arctic discoveries from coal seams to plant species, and praises Smith Sound Eskimos as physically strong and intellectually equal, recounting arduous journeys with dog teams and even eating dogs to persevere.
The Maryland wildlife department requests public help in winter feeding across the state due to drought. It cites $5,441.09 in aid last year and notes successful feeding stations by the Hagerstown Izaak Walton League and others. Methods include trestle benches with corn stalk shelters and barrels with feed hung from limbs to feed birds and deter vermin.
A Christmas editorial urges Christians to give without expecta tion of return and to support the needy. It stresses that true giving mirrors the Father’s love and cites the teaching it is more blessed to give than to receive. The piece calls for gifts to hungry families or homes for orphans and the elderly.
The article urges providing grain such as corn wheat and rye to wildlife to improve their nutrition and survival in cold weather. Shacks with open bottoms offer shelter and feeding spots, aiding birds and animals. Maryland Game Division will supply feed to those who cannot provide their own, advising placement where birds frequent and cautioning against feeding game birds in poultry yards.
A call states that seventeen minutes yield a death from cars and 31,000 yearly injuries, urging compulsory vision testing for drivers. It argues poor sight causes hazards, and correcting vision would reduce fatalities, while banning drunk and drug addicts from driving remains insufficient without vision safety.
A campaign in many states promotes public works to fight unemployment with road construction. Roads provide jobs at good wages and yield long term returns to communities. Emphasis is on rural roads to connect farms to highways, with calls to boost federal farm-to-market funding in 1931.
A brief reflection notes that paying homage to the flag is as important as observing red and green traffic beacons, linking national and road safety symbols in a civic moment.
Twenty five years ago this week notable items from Denton Maryland include gave assignment for creditors with trustee T Pliny Fisher. J Walter Noble appointed county surveyor. talks of trolley lines Easton Trappe Cambridge Ferry led by General Seth. local marriages and weddings. political appointments. gift of holly theft concerns. ship of local industry and commerce. deaths and local incidents. Pierce of new jails, gas works, and bond discussions.
Editorial notes mark December 17 as Bolivar Day and recall Simon Bolivar's vow to free South America. The piece sketches his dream of a flexible union of American nations, the Pan American conference at Panama, and ongoing efforts toward peaceful cooperation amid rising military preparations in Europe and Spain.
The Boczon family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during their bereavement following the death of Mrs. Josephine Boczon. Julia and Jacob Boczon extend heartfelt thanks to all who offered support.
Fragmentary report notes drivers ignore in car etiquette and journal office guidance. The court advisor urges heed of back seat counsel to avoid legal trouble and ensure proper conduct. Sparse details reference Eaton's stationery and a judge’s admonition.
The Williston Sunday School plans a Christmas entertainment at the Church on Friday evening December 26th.
Slats recounts a chaotic week with vague family scenes and school thoughts. He notes a bridge party, poor service at a restaurant, medicine runs for Ant Emmy and a sick dog, a tea party with Jane ending in him getting slapped and eye bruised, class questions about seasons, curiosity about chemistry, a mishap at supper, and Thanksgiving ahead with reflections on holidays as blessings in the home of the brave.
A Christmas program blending reverence and festive spirit features Martha Attwood Merle Alcock Lewis James and Wilfred Glenn with the Atwater Kent Concert Orchestra directed by Josef Pasternack on Sunday December 21 as part of the Atwater Kent Radio Hour. The program includes solo numbers quartets duets and arrangements of carols and hymns by Pasternack. The group presents pieces from Handel Rimsky Korsakov Chaminade Dvořak Branscombe Herbert Grainger Bizet and others in a varied concert designed for radio.
Juniata College Masquers presented A A Milnes The Romantic Age last night to a glowing audience. The production directed by Eden H Oppedahl head of the Speech Department featured young Charles Bruce Hess seven in the cast as Eru in the forest scene. The group known as one of the state s best college drama clubs participates yearly in the Interstate and Pennsylvania dramatic tournaments. Marie Pentz daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Pentz of Denton had a leading role.
Maryland and other states keep births and deaths under strict timing rules governed by the Registration Law. Local registrars collect data within four days for births and twenty four hours for deaths, feeding the Bureau of Vital Statistics and supporting state recordkeeping of the population. The system, praised as the bookkeeping of humanity, emphasizes accuracy and prompt reporting as essential to public health and state resources.
Mrs. Mary E. Ervin aged 89 widow of Rev. John Ervin founder of Ervin’s Chapel Greensboro died Saturday night at her daughter’s home from general debility. Funeral Monday officiated by Rev J C Ledbetter burial Hillsboro. Clinton Neal suffered a fractured skull when a Greensboro car driven by D Kirby Metz struck him on Greensboro Goldsboro highway near Old Town Branch. Neal taken to Easton Emergency Hospital by Joseph Roche Jr. Several holiday decorations brightened Greensboro Main St with lights and greens as community embraces season.
The Reese Theatre plans a Merry Christmas with a free Christmas Eve show at 8 PM featuring Red Hot Rhythm and novelties. The week debuts Warner Baxter in Renegades December 22 23, with Noah Beery Myrna Loy in support. The Big Trail screens December 25 26, plus a 2:30 matinee for kids under 12 with Santa gifts. Leon Errol headlines December 27 in Only Saps Work.
Communicable disease cases reported in Caroline County cover February 2 to 15 including tuberculosis in Henderson and near Marydel, scarlet fever in Greensboro, whooping cough in Denton, diphtheria in Denton and near Preston, and four cases at Federalsburg.
Beatrice Wood Price writes a memorial in honor of Sara E Gooden a Henderson High senior who has died The poem reflects on her leadership kindness and the sorrow of classmates while offering consolation that she rests beyond the sky and prayers for her family
Poem recalls Otis S O Day who died December 24 1923 seven years past. Grandmother M J Breeding notes memory endures, faith in heaven. County wide community singing planned for Christmas Eve around trees in Caroline community centers with the Denton tree on the Court House square planted by the firemen. Singing starts at 7 80.
A family note outlines the rule of no desserts until all other foods are eaten, then outlines simple fruit and dairy options and several self contained dessert recipes. It includes Graham Cracker Pie Cranberry Shortcake and a custard style treat with meringue. Recipes provide crusts fillings and baking steps.
A century old compilation from Federalsburg Henderson and Marydel towns on December 1930 includes multiple child letters to Santa Claus. Requests span dolls trains rings twin dolls and clothing along with candy oranges apples nuts and books. Signed by Gladys Wells Frederick McCarty Frances Laurine Pritchett Bill Husztek Clara Kenney Esther Smith and others.
A fragmentary quote emphasizes happiness, love, and serving others, and the idea that understanding God and real humanity can transform fear and pain into peace, health, and well being through affirming good. The text reads like a religious or inspirational snippet from Christian Science Monitor.
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