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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1934
Page
4
A reflective Christmas quote asks readers to consider others, ease loneliness, and light the lamp of love in daily life. It urges selfless acts, understanding, and keeping Christmas beyond a single day, anchored in the idea that love conquers hate evil and death.
The piece extols the biblical Christmas story as timeless and transformative. It links the star, wise men, and shepherds to universal goodwill, family harmony, and civilized society, celebrating peace on earth and kindness as humanity’s shared destiny.
A passionate defense of Santa Claus arguing that belief persists because parents nurture the tradition through storytelling and Christmas celebration. The piece questions the motives of Santa debunkers and challenges the idea that fairy tales harm children. It asks whether Santa is a public threat or merely a cherished dream.
A Western state's county health nurse, new to the area seven years ago, greeted schoolchildren on their way to class. The youngsters took to her, one child even calling out there with a friendly cue.
A nurse finds three children with club feet and takes them to a Baltimore clinic in 1927. Surgeons straighten their feet at hospital care, with follow up braces and services funded by the Maryland League for Crippled Children and county health. Now the siblings, teens and eight year old, stand straight and tall, a lasting memorial to local charity efforts.
A cautionary piece outlines how risky driving habits cause fatalities and injuries. It cites 326000 intersection accidents with 6390 deaths and 378300 injuries, 140 deaths from passing on hills, 3000 fatalities from driving on the wrong side, and 650000 children involved in accidents with 1680 deaths and 48000 injuries, plus jaywalking over 3000 deaths in 1933 and an annual total near 35000 deaths from driving carelessly.
National Aviation Day was observed for the first time this year on December 17. The Wright brothers made their historic 1903 flight from Kill Devil Hill near Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The sand dune and hilltop monument honor their achievement as government planes flew aloft in tribute.
The piece notes Germany's domestic rearming and self sufficiency drive, including flour and bread rules, reduced leather, new thread vistra, loom shortages, higher milk powder admixtures, and a push to quadruple sheep herds. It contrasts this with Germany's status as a major world economy and its Labor Service Army plan, alongside a humanitarian observer’s view on peace and living steadiness amid European realignments.
Post Christmas British debate will analyze the Indian government reform report outlining a parliamentary system for India with the Viceroy holding defense and external relations. Tagore urges Indian unity while Germany and France reach a Saar accord backed by the League of Nations. The pact includes hefty coal payments and equal rights for Saar residents. Over 200 leaders plan Washington crime prevention talks. Pan American Airways and China link Cant on Shanghai Peiping and Nanking in a growing air network spanning 3,000 miles.
The Bethlehem community groups met in the Community House with Mrs. J B Todd presiding and four new members joining the Bethlehem Club. Officers were elected for the coming year and a watch night party planned for December 31. The Ladies Aid also held a meeting with new officers elected, and the Sunday School announced a Christmas program for December 26 at Bethlehem M E Church. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Legates and Shirley Ann, plus other local residents visiting friends and relatives in the area.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Ramsdell head to Florida today joining son Arthur M. Ramsdell and his Pittsburgh wife. They will meet in Annapolis and drive to St Petersburg as guests of Mrs. Arthur Ramsdell’s parents celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Nearby relatives and friends from Franklin, Cambridge and Whitecleysburg were noted guests and farm life included H C Wright’s 674‑lb hog. Mrs. Edward T. Tubbs travels to Hinsdale Ill for Christmas with daughter Mrs. Walter L. Black and family.
Twenty five years back Denton scenes unfold. Hog weights rise as local butchers weigh 276 to 471 pounds and store chatter swells with Santa Claus visits. Marriages, fires, and mobile shops mark the week as merchants rebuild after blazes. Bank clerkships and new stores signal change in town life.
The Juniata Paving Company's bid of 9799.98 and Goslin & Messenger's 8229.29 were submitted. the latter won. Citizens pay 1500 of the county half, State covers the Shoemaker law portion of the total, Goslin & Messenger accept 1600 as part payment. Henry R. Lewis appointed counsel to the Commissioners. Talbot County Fair Association elects directors including Collier and Lown des. Baltimore blaze at 316 317 319 North Howard Street causes 125000 damage with arson suspected. Willard H Thawley of Denton advertises beef by quarter fronts and hides for sale.
Friday notes a local editor mocks Mrs Cress as the most popular clubwoman in Henry county using a misprinted name. Saturday records Ant Emmy receiving news of her mother-in-law’s death. Sunday finds the family mockingly debating gender fears. Monday Joe Hix seeks government compensation for a failed corn yield. Tuesday jokes about aging and loan installments. Wednesday contrasts 1935 and 1942 automobile models, hoping for one. Thursday describes a quiet evening after a marriage superstition discussion.
Carrie E F Hudson aged 48 died at home on Saturday December 8 after an eight year illness. Survived by husband Hugh Hudson two daughters Helen and Mrs Frank Scull of Wilmington one sister Mrs I N Smith of Dover and one brother Harry Melvin of here Funeral held Henderson M E Church December 11 Rev Alonzo Travers officiating Interment in Greensboro Cemetery Also notes on social visits and a Christmas event at Marydel plus local ads including Allens Parlor Furnace $45 by M K Newnam
At Annapolis a meeting of 16 of 23 counties drafted a four point legislative program for the General Assembly. The plan seeks postponement of the 1936 property reassessment, re enactment of an emergency law allowing 1 cent of the four cent gasoline tax to fund county roads, reversion of motor vehicle fines to county boards, and full time county assessors paid by counties.
Howard County Commissioners insist the county was not overdrawn on road funds, blaming the State Roads Commission for overspending. Sybert seeks full accounting from the state, with the measure possibly revived in January. Rex Taylor supports the resolution. Ten counties back a full-time county assessor. Prince George’s votes no. Legg opposes consolidation of counties. Blanford introduces a study on a State income tax to reduce reliance on property tax. Baltimore City absent. Legg welcomes its absence and recalls a tense last session. Sloan notes Cumberland Motor Vehicle Court costs and county funding for seven Allegany magistrates.
Denton shines with Christmas cheer as trees and streets glow along the Courthouse green and southern highway approach. Churches, homes, hotels, and shops sparkle with evergreens while the Red Cross beacon lights the town scene. Music and carols fill schools and churches as the town echoes a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
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