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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1928
Page
4
The writer reflects on how life grows more complex yet essentials remain simple. It links sportsmanship and genuineness to timeless wishes of peace and goodwill, wishing readers happiness as the season arrives.
The piece extols Christ’s birth and the message of peace and goodwill to all. It traces the Christmas story from Bethlehem to the heavens, praising the eternal light of Christ and the spread of the gospel to countless peoples and nations. It ends with a hopeful vision of universal homage to the Prince of Peace.
Editorial notes quote President-elect Hoover asserting government should be the umpire not a player in business. The piece contrasts U S policy with foreign models, citing failures of industrial nationalization and Russia as an extreme example, noting the United States has forged ahead.
A reflective piece argues that American government serves the people, not the reverse, praising individualism over paternalism. It notes broad prosperity, secular advances, and stock market trust, but warns against wildcat securities and overly vague laws, urging targeted enforcement and legal reform.
Rose Frances Thawley contemplates the star that guided the Wise Men and the infant, weaving imagery of heaven’s light and love. The piece posits a personal lode-star drawn by tides of love, urging faith against darkness and doubt.
Queen Anne society greetings feature Minnie Morgan and Reynolds Murphy visiting Eas ton with Caldwell Wilson. Blanche Harmon of Baltimore was guest of Jake Gibson last Sunday.
Twenty five years ago items include T F Chaffinch resuming mercantile business at Hobbs, Denton Musical Association Christmas entertainment, new homes and farms changing hands, a church wedding planned for Katherine Covington and William Temple, and local price notes. Icy blasts depress markets, ice harvest forecast, lawyers and clerks changing posts, and various social visits and illnesses noted in Denton Maryland.
In loving memory of mother Mrs Emily DeFord who died five years ago Dec 23 1923 and of son Otis S O Day who died the same date. Poems express enduring love, grief and hope of reunion with God and at Heaven's gate. Names Evah O Day and family heirs are cited in verse.
Miss Edna Adams and Mr Harry Williams spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Horace Adams. Bloomery residents prepare a Christmas program for next Thursday. Miss Ruth Collison returns home after an extended city visit. Mr and Mrs Ira Adams visited Will Meloney and family. Miss Bernice Adams hosted friends Sunday afternoon. Miss Ola Scott visits Mrs Blunch Adams.
Mrs McMahan who is sick was visited on Sunday by her sisters from Secretary East New Market and Cambridge and son from Chestertown Rev J E Smith of Philadelphia preached here last Sunday a beautiful Christmas sermon Mr O G Hignutt was in Baltimore on a business trip this week
Readers in Maryland share Christmas wishes and family pleas to Santa Claus. Ralph J Wooters asks for a sweater raincoat story book and snacks, while George Wooters requests a Ford car wagon boots and candy. Edward R Coursey writes from Baltimore thanking Santa and asks for a scooter Lindy Plane and gifts for family including a hoped parole for his father Edward M Parrish and work with United Railway and Electric Co.
A young writer asks Santa to visit with gifts for his mother and father. He notes Glenburnie as a visit location, mentions a real estate agent’s wife supporting his family, and lists desired presents including a fire engine, train, games, books, a suit, and shoes. He also invites Santa to warm by the radiator and enjoy coffee.
A collection of Christmas wish notes from children in Maryland and Delaware dated December 1928. Each child asks for toys and garments such as dolls, sleds, watches, balls, books, coats, and candy, with home and school context and family mentions.
A thirteen year old girl from Smithson School in sixth grade writes a plea for a merry Christmas. She asks her reader not to get stuck in the chimney and lists gifts she hopes to receive including a wrist watch, fountain pen, galoshes, sweater, beads, candy, nuts, and oranges. She also asks to remember her younger siblings.
A December 17 1923 note from Preston Maryland features two young writers. Webster Towers age six asks Santa for a fire engine ball a watch chain a truck and clothes plus oranges candy and nuts. Reva Hopkins fourteen in the seventh grade asks for silk stockings a dress a slicker a wrist watch and a talking doll baby. She also asks Santa to remember her siblings.
A twelve year old writes to request gifts for himself and other good children. He asks for a mouth organ holder a noted mouth organ jazz bow Jew's harp and a ukulele along with candy nuts and oranges.
Lena Hopkins asks for a doll baby set of dishes spine stockings candy and nuts for her six year old self and her little brother Irvin in a child friendly request sent in by Lena Hopkins.
A seven year old girl at Smithson school in second grade asks her teacher Miss Kline Edna Hopkins for a doll a set of dishes a wrist watch a sweater galoshes candy nuts and oranges noting her lessons every day and hope for presents.
A compact 1928 postal letter from Edward Hopkins of Preston Maryland, nine years old, describing daily school attendance and good behavior. He requests boots, clothes, an air rifle, shot, candy, nuts, and oranges for himself and mentions his grandfather.
Two Christmas wish letters dated December 19, 1928 request toys and gifts. In Hillsboro North Carolina based note, Robert Thawley Sawyer asks for a sled, train and track, BB rifle, roller skates, books and treats, with a plea to visit North Carolina to see his brothers. In Preston Maryland note, Roland Hopkins writes he has been good and asks for a pistol, caps, pop gun, sweater, gloves, wagon, bass, candy, nuts and oranges, and to remember all the good children.
The Caroline county Orphans Court met with Judges West Harper and Shawn pres ent. Debts listed for T Fred Garey estate. release to Mary A G Towers estate. Funds ordered invested for Willard Towers minor. Townes estate filed account of sales of personal property. Wilkerson estate first and final accounts. Guardians Davison filed accounts of guardianship for Margaret and Charles Davison.
In sad remembrance of Susie Marie Collison who departed life October 19 1928. Poem expresses loss and faith with lines about Jesus keeping the flower and eternal rest. Family members Grandma and Grandpa Collison sign the tribute.
A compact excerpt presents Socrates on wealth as contentment with least, and John Dickinson on unity through joining. It captures enduring maxims about happiness and strength in solidarity, attributed to classical voices.
Vernon notes the death of Miss Annie Maria Ross after a broken hip and pneumonia, with funeral by Rev. James O. Neal at Ross cemetery. Also mentions local events including Lillian Aker and Alice H. Ross attending a reading circle, Santa Claus Day in Denton, revival services by Rev. Archer and Rev. Caldwell, Corporal Clayton Powell praised, and various local residents' activities and positions.
The article notes undecided reasons for choosing December 25 as Christmas Day. It mentions preparations by Romans and Germans, the Yule feast, the return of the sun at solstice, and the Christian linking of the Feast of Christ the Light as days lengthen. It highlights historical traditions blending with Christian practice.
The Arctic tern is the world’s champion migrant with homes 11,000 miles apart. It arrives in the Far North around June 15 and leaves at the end of August after nesting. A few months later it reaches the edge of the Antarctic and stays through the 24 hour daylight season. It thus enjoys more hours of daylight than any other creature.
A humorous exchange in The New Yorker notes a young waitress presenting a Panama canah to a large pettish woman who had ordered cocoa and coffee. The scene reflects anxious curiosity about the canal and its growing prominence in public discourse.
The article explains bioluminescence in sea life, noting luminous flashes from jellyfish and cerathum. It describes how fatty substances oxidize to glow and how wave action on a river boat highlights the glow from these organisms nearby.
A Denton church worker reports months of neuritis stomach and back pain constipation gas and bad breath improved after reading about Hera the Tonic in this paper. She recommends asking Dr. W. J. Evans at The Caroline Pharmacy about Hera with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Health notice urges protection against the common cold through personal hygiene and fitness. Dr. Riley warns germs spread by sneezes, coughs, and shared towels. recommends hand washing, handkerchief use, vents on hygiene, and daily routines to strengthen defenses.
Ridgely and surrounding areas show a flurry of visiting relatives and social gatherings. Miss Mollie Walls of Wilmington visited her mother Mrs. Julia Walls while Miss Clara Landers of Thurmont stayed with Mrs. T W Jones.
Victor Dean, manager and secretary to the Farm Bureau Cooperative Association and representative of Eastern States Farmers' Exchange, invites farmers to call at his 8rd Street Denton office on Tuesday and Saturday to get help with feed fertilizer lime and seed problems. wishes a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
The statement attributed to Stanley Baldwin emphasizes that opponents must prioritize order, gradualism, and compensation before any claims of confiscation when appealing to the English public. It frames a caution against violent or abrupt action and underscores measured policy. The quote reflects a political stance on handling dissent.
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