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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1948
Page
4
G Vollmer, president of Texas and Pacific Railway, argues railroads suffer from restrictive laws and higher costs plus subsidized competition. He calls for free enterprise for all transport modes and warns subsidies tilt markets, urging a transportation policy where each carrier stands on its own feet.
Norman Beasley authoritatively traces how J C Penney grew from a single shop to a leading global department store chain through mass distribution and service driven by fair pricing and value. The book emphasizes that Penney’s size came from public trust in quality, service, and reasonable prices.
The piece argues retailing powers the economy with 8 million jobs and 70 percent of disposable income, producing 130 billion dollars in sales, while highlighting Soviet style free trade stores as a caution. It notes retailing drives mass production, offers low prices, and channels farm and factory goods to families, contrasting competition and monopoly dynamics.
Mr and Mrs Henry Stafford and Mr and Mrs Robert Stafford join Mr and Mrs Joseph Vonville and their young son for a Sunday dinner at Wilmington Manor featuring guests from Greensboro and Wilmington.
The notice urges residents to respond to Christmas seal letters to support tuberculosis fight efforts. After cross checking replies, many county residents appear to have overlooked their seals and replies. It emphasizes it's never too late to protect community health by sending in the seal money.
M A Brackett announces resignation after six years as chairman of the Caroline County Draft Board and organizing it under the Selective Service Act of 1948, stating he has no further connection with the Draft Board.
In memoriam to Harry O Cheetum a husband and father who died December 29 19 4. The verse recalls fond memory and loving kindness. Enshrined in memory are his kind eyes smiling heart and gentle life. Family members express sorrow and say they will be together again in God’s sunrise.
A compact compilation presents two aphorisms urging original thinking and valuing inner insight. The first quotes J M Barrie on expressing personal thought rather than adopting others. The second, from Thomas Jefferson, elevates a warm thought above wealth.
The family expresses appreciation for sympathy and deeds of kindness, including car use, at the death of John Preston Jones son and brother. They also thank those who sent floral tributes. (Mrs.) Fannie E. Jones and Family.
W S C S were entertained by Mrs T J Turkington in Denton last Wednesday. Local families shared Christmas dinners and visits across Denton Easton Bridgeville and Magnolia with notes on neighbors moving to a Burrsville farm and Sunday School group events.
Mrs. J A Willoughby has been visiting relatives and friends in Federalsburg while Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs J H Edgell of rural Greenwood entertained visitors locally.
A long list of Christmas visits and holiday gatherings from Dover to near Marshallton Del, with relatives and friends of Clark, Melvin, Montague, Jones, Karcher, Pippin, and many others. Mentions of travel, dinners, and engagements including Betty Jane Nichols and L Mervin Shulties, Army Air Corps, Enid Okla. Also notes hospital stays, visits in Wilmington and Baltimore, and New Year weekend plans.
GREENSBORO Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson of Washington visited with her mother Mrs. Temple Smith over the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Langmaid returned from visiting their nephew Mr. Earl Davidson of Salisbury. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Taylor Sr. entertained on Christmas Day with their family including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Taylor of Preston. Mr. Bobby Karcher has returned to the New York Navy Yard.
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