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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1935
Page
8
The nation confronts the grim toll of automobile deaths and the fate of crash survivors. J. C. Furna in his new booklet highlights the anguishing, ongoing injuries from crashes, describing a man who survived after multiple surgeries and severe spinal damage, to urge safer driving.
John D. Collins urges global adoption of Police Commissioner Lewis Valentine of New Yorks safety methods. He notes posters, media, police schooling, safe playgrounds, and dramatic wreck-cars reduce metropolitan accidents 18 percent while national figures rise, urging replication to save thousands of lives.
Weekly Business Survey reports from 33 trading centers show holiday buying well ahead of 1933 with many areas at or near peak levels since 1930. New York department stores lag due to pre tax buying, while San Francisco Dallas hold steady and Houston suffers flood effects. Cleveland adds 12,000 extra sales staff as Chicago and Los Angeles exceed expectations and St. Louis notes several years of strong trade.
A newspaper reflects on the enduring belief in Santa Claus citing the Virginia editorial famous for affirming Santa's existence. The piece frames community values of love generosity and devotion and extends holiday greetings to all readers as part of its civic mission.
Washington in early June 1933 hosted a session of an association weighing how far to push restoratives on business toward Roosevelt policy aims. A prominent automobile maker warned against bureaucratic socialization as car sales this year surged fivefold from 1992 levels, while critics pressed for action not taken in 1930 1931 1932 or 1933. Ben Marsh and David Reed voices questioned leadership, reflecting a clash between business leaders and New Deal ideals.
A Maryland safety bulletin from the Keystone Automobile Club warns that driving at the legal speed limit can be unsafe and urges motorists to adjust speed to conditions for assured clear courses. It stresses stopping ability, warns against blind driving, and emphasizes safe driving over merely adhering to limits.
Nationwide business activity rose with strong gains in many cities including Minneapolis Cincinnati Louisville and Boston as retail buying favored colder weather. Industrial output housing starts and freight car orders grew while steel and railroad sectors pledged continued expansion amid rising private investment and record auto sales.
October imports stood at $189,239,865, down from $435,055 in the same period last year. The October figure contrasts with $129,613,816 posted in October 1934, indicating changes in trade levels year over year.
At a mass meeting of National Manufacturers in New York the prominent attendees speak with grand airs, giving the impression they act as the government. President Roosevelt sometimes rebukes these powerful figures, and a congressional showdown may come when Congress reconvenes.
In one year the CCC camps taught over 4300 illiterate men to read and write. The program aims to teach many youths who dodged truancy enforcement. By January 1 428000 men will be enrolled in CCC camps.
The National Association of Manufacturers closed its sessions condemning the New Deal on every count and announcing plans to enter politics to press its opposition. A chief convention speaker urged a political manager for each plant to influence employees and stockholders.
E C Hallman of Dover Delaware recalls a wintry deer hunt from December 7 1935. Eleven inches of snow blanketed the mountains while the party endured cold and wind yet secured their deer. The buck weighed 162 pounds and eight prongs spread wide. The narrator reflects on health, friendships, and knowledge gained from the hunt.
The poem portrays a freezing mill scene and village Christmas cheer. Cattle huddle, snow drifts deepen, children slide, and laughter echoes near the mill. Elders share memories by the hearth as Santa Claus approaches with gifts and warmth, urging a heartfelt merry time.
A community notice details a 12 30 covered dish dinner at the Community House with members inviting a friend. Christmas entertainment is planned for Monday at Bloomery at 8 00 led by Mrs Earl Robinson. Also noted are visits and Sunday School at Bloomery next Sunday, Epworth League at 7 30 led by Reba Adams, and Miss Clementine Fountain visiting.
The Bethlehem Club gathered at Mrs Pauline Blades home with Mrs Mary Blades as hostess on December 11 attended by two visitors. L H Thomas from Andersontown Hobbs Club spoke on books and book reports and urged more reading. Christmas party scheduled for January 1. Reading by Mrs Blades and Mrs Blades, games and refreshments enjoyed. Next meeting set for January 14 at Mr and Mrs J B Todd.
A dated December 12 1935 Hillsboro Maryland child writes a Christmas wish list to Santa asking for a dress books pencils a pen a watch a sled candy nuts oranges and a coat for mother noting anticipation of Santa visiting homes and bringing gifts for the poor and sick
Dexter Washing Machine with 4 cycle gasoline engine offered for 30 days. Includes a set of tubs and stand with every Dexter. Marketed as the best made for farm and home by R. H. Stafford & Son in Burrsville Maryland.
White Cloud and Beautyrest mattresses priced at 39.50 with a free 10.00 set of springs after 30 days. Burrsville, Md based dealer R H Stafford & Son promotes the deal as a farm and home advertisement.
A compact reader of aphorisms on goodness, stealthy virtue, optimism, and conscience. It blends quotes from Blair Pope and Byron with a Christian Science Monitor note on despair tied to poverty and temperance, urging inner reform and moral conduct.
Twenty five years ago blur Raugh a Denton lad was bruised coasting near Sheriff Chaffinch's barn. Local officials note resignations and appointments in surveying and Masonry. Winter weather, sleighing, and cold snaps mark the week with zero temperatures and a 45 degree high. A double wedding graces Tuckahoe Neck as Miss Jennie Patrek and Mr Fletcher Elbin wed, followed by another ceremony for Miss Grace Fisher and Mr Charles Burkett. Notices include postmastership contests between Green and Towers, a Panama excursion invite, and community travel plans. Deaths include Mrs Sarah Swing in Ridgely and Mr James Lynch near Ridgely, with funeral arrangements announced.
Oliver N. Warren presents Slats diary entries from a rural week. Unkel Hen refuses a Florida visit, Ma drives the Ford and worries, Arc class debates fish and vitamins, Blisters loses his job after family tragedy, a mischarged moment at Simpkins store, and a school romance plan with Jane. Jed Hawkins noses trouble with the teacher over a rhyme.
Ridgely residents invited to gather at the post office at 4 45 a m to join carol singers. Nearby visits include Mrs Elmer Anthony Centerville and Miss Helen Haymaker of Denton visiting Ridgely relatives. Others entertained or traveling include Mrs Selby Smith with daughter-in-law Mrs Pauline Turbitt of Philadelphia and Rev O B Reed announcing The Other Wise Man for Sunday.
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