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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1933
Page
2
A New Year’s meditation urges careful self examination in business and spirit. It stresses lessons from the past year, the cost of experience, and resolve to improve tomorrow beyond today as years pass and opportunities arise.
The piece voices cautious optimism for 1934 in Maryland and Caroline County, noting a turn from hardship to renewed hope. It likens January 1st to a new vista after uphill travel, suggesting the worst economic troubles may be past and brighter days lie ahead.
An unexpected fall in business has given way to a brighter outlook as many sectors report gains. November figures show chain stores up 15 percent from 1932, and Dunn and Bradstreet say retail volume is at a two year high. Building, steel, motors, and dividends rise. textile industry leads gains. Congress and Roosevelt policy loom large in market expectations as headlines focus on gold purchases and federal actions.
The article outlines an approach focused on a middle course between inflationists and hard money advocates. It notes President priorities including securities act review, bank reform, and stock exchange legislation, plus requests for billions in emergency funds. Railroads push for faster trains, streamlined services, and new delivery models with truck-rail contracts. It discusses tax ideas, fuel tax repeal, and states gaining tax authority from July 1, 1934.
Miss Elizabeth Achelis, speaking at Princeton, argues for a simple calendar reform retaining 12 months, equal quarters, and a perpetual year starting on Sunday. She criticizes the current calendar’s irregularities and year to year changes, proposing an evolutionary shift rather than drastic overhaul.
Congress pressed the House Ways and Means Committee to abolish the Federal one cent tax on motor fuel arguing it would save taxpayers about 150 million dollars annually. The committee previously regretted the levy but cited no other revenue source. Opponents now point to beer and liquor producers seeking higher taxes.
Editorial notes praise NRA industrial advisory leaders for codification plans and self government in industry. It cites Louis Kirstein and Pierre du Pont, General R E Wood, and discusses relief efforts, manchurian aid, Christmas spirit, and Pan American conference progress with global humanitarian examples.
Easton and Front Royal residents visit relatives across town while students and alumni from Washington and Lee University return home for holidays. A Philadelphia visitor joins family in Wilmington for Christmas, and local gatherings include a large Christmas dinner. The season brings a cantata The Lost Car ol and a major upcoming furniture sale in Caroline county with four page circulars. Wedding invitations and announcements are printed in town.
Heavy Tuesday snowfall welcomed farmers signaling potential wheat benefit. Local events include two weddings at Ridgely M E Church with elaborate details and a long list of holiday visitors and social notices from Denton Caroline County. A large lodge election and a planned January installation are also noted along with disrupted school routine due to snow.
In the morning and all day heavy snow blanketed the area with a foot deep drift and higher in places. North-bound D C railway trains ran late with two engines in snow. B C A trains likewise delayed. M D W line faced difficulties. East bound mail train reached Denton after ten at night due to boat service delays to Love Point.
Henderson guests include T H Gough and Gooden families from Cleveland Wilmington and Washington with many relatives and friends visiting in town during Christmas holidays. Notable attendees include Mrs H F Silver of Goldsboro and Miss Mildred Gooden of Washington.
Smithville residents report a weekend of family visits and dinners with relatives from Philadelphia Lewes Del Friendship American Corner and nearby areas. Included were Mr Percy Tucker and son Jay Edward from Philadelphia with grandparents Mr and Mrs George Tucker, plus Catherine Ross visiting Bowdle Robinson and Noble families.
In Memoriam for baby Aclouise Perry Burrows who departed May 30 1933 aged 1 year. We have lost our soul’s companion and miss her daily as we walk life alone. The moon and stars shine on a lonely grave where sleeps our darling baby we loved but could not save. Mother and Daddy.
A jumble of everyday notes from a small town diary recounts whimsical events and mishaps. Friday mentions Florence Twitt claiming baking skill if cigarette ashes stay out of dough. Saturday covers Mrs Branch surrendering property to the Ole Fokes home, including stock, a blue outfit, and money after her husband’s death. Sunday Elly Mae Dougal receives a Christmas telegram from Scotland.
A series of holiday visits cross Delaware and nearby states. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichols and children joined Mr. and Mrs. William Phillips in Henderson. Numerous guests from Templeville, Marcus Hook, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Annapolis, and Harrisburg stayed with relatives or visited during Christmas week.
The list documents service entries and discharges for multiple individuals from Maryland and nearby areas. Notable entries include Robert Williams Downes with progression from private to 1st class sergeant across Kelly Field and various aerial squadrons, honorable discharge in June 1919. Ira J. Downing with private enlistment and discharge for disability in January 1918. William E. Downs detailing Coast Artillery service in Delaware with a 1919 discharge. James Drumm and Levi Reyner Dukes noting National Guard service, hospital stays, overseas periods, and discharge in 1919. all reflecting World War I mobilization and postwar demobilization.
General E J Higgins, international Salvation Army figure, warns in the London Daily News that memories of the Great War are fading. He fears future passions could trigger a next war unless a will to peace and spiritual convictions unite peoples worldwide.
Dentonia Theatre showcases a Christmas and New Year program with Ace of Aces featuring Richard Dix and Ralph Bellamy, plus Pathe News and Clark & McCullough. January 12 offers College Coach with Dick Powell, Ann Dvorak, Pat O'Brien and The Century of Progress featurette. January 3-4 presents Morning Glory with Hepburn Menjou and Fairbanks Jr., plus another Disney cartoon and Edgar Kennedy Comedy.
In sad memory of my husband William T Jarman who died May 23 1932. Loving and kind in all his ways upright and just to the end. Sincere and true in heart and mind. Beautiful memories he left behind as I walk through life alone. Sadly missed by wife.
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