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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1936
Page
2
The local PTA urges subscriptions to fund hot meals for school children. The effort reports improved physical and mental attitudes and curricular effort, arguing undernourished kids risk tuberculosis and later public care. The call appeals to readers to contribute to stamp out this “white plague” and asks: can you bear to think of a hungry child?
The piece argues for a state speed limit of 45 mph on trunk highways in Connecticut and discusses historical low limits. It notes early limits were widely ignored and urges vigorous enforcement, including revoking licenses of drivers who disregard rules to curb dangerous speeding.
The Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland calls for shifting focus from broad motorist condemnation to targeted safety and uniform law enforcement. Manager Garrison P. Knox says about 3 percent of drivers cause most risk and notes the rest 96 percent deserve credit as safe, law‑abiding motorists.
The passing of King George prompts a sweeping mental panorama of Merrie Old England and the Empire. Readers recall scenes from Shakespeare Dickens Burns and other writers as they reflect on Britain’s cultural arc.
Vivid reflections on England from medieval battles to modern politics. The piece recalls Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth, religious wars, Bobbies, coal disasters, women in parliament, Irish and Scottish figures, Welsh hymnody, and the coronation phrase “The King is dead. Long live the King,” tying history to present sensibilities.
The obituary surveys Rudyard Kipling's works from Kim to The Jungle Book, noting his famed poem If and his global career across India Australia Africa and China. It recounts his upbringing in England and India, periods of disfavor, and eventual recognition. It contrasts Kipling and King George, and references L Envoi and the God of Things as They Are.
Across 33 cities reporting to the Department of Commerce for the week, business was generally stronger than a year ago despite weather and market uncertainties. Rural and tobacco areas in Kentucky Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina posted strong sales while New York saw weather dampen retail trends but overall activity remained favorable.
The report highlights widespread expansion and higher employment indexes across centers including Detroit Louisville and Birmingham with new brewery and distillery projects. Exports reach 1935 highs at 2 282 023 000 while imports top 2 017 797 000. Auto sales fall from 1934 December levels. 1935 totals reach 41 009 496. Cotton consumption and December exports set records. machine tool orders rise. building permits lift 793 cities with dwelling units for 74 800 families. Bank clearings and electricity production also advance.
A Denton style caution about knowing your local business and avoiding mail order substitutes. A customer learns a harsh lesson when a mail order firm ships a drab substitute instead of the promised fine wool garment and believes a trusted local shop would never use such tactics.
A Utah farm owner writes that despite unrest he has seen in the country, success comes from working and saving. He recalls immigrating with his mother, building wealth from land, water, and livestock, and urges sending discontented critics abroad to learn hard work before returning to become productive citizens.
The greater men are the humbler they are for they see a greatness beyond attainment. The saying reflects a view of virtue and restraint attributed to Gibbs son.
Charles Michelson argues that Roosevelt's spending increased national debt less than Hoover, noting 1930 postwar low and 1933 debt rise under Hoover, then 1933-1936 rises under Roosevelt with big asset recoveries. He contends modern debt trends reflect policy outcomes, not neglectable data, and catalogs debts, assets, and economic relief tied to New Deal programs.
The piece argues Hoover misplaces blame for Supreme Court rulings on constitutional interpretation. It notes presidents often face constitutional limits and cites Washington’s war power, Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase as examples, while denying authorship of the claims. It frames executive restraint as common among leaders.
The Health Committee of the Denton P T A collaborates with teachers and principals at Denton Primary School and Caroline High School to run a free lunch program. Donations include West Denton Canning Co one case of peas Fred Nuttle one case of tomatoes Denton Rotary Club ten dollars anonymous five dollars and the Tuberculosis Seal Fund twelve dollars.
A Chronicle of local events includes the death of Mr. John H. Willey of Greenwood, road repair plans, school and college staff changes, marriages at Harmony M E Church and Oak Grove, Del, and tributes to Dr. Alexander Hardcastle. Notable incidents cover weather outlook, political races, public notices, and community gatherings in Denton and surrounding counties.
Henry Hull stars in Tobacco Road at Ford's Theatre Baltimore opening Monday evening February 3. The drama by Jack Kirkland, based on Erskine Caldwell, charts life among Georgia back country families and Hull's Jeeter Lester drew top New York critics. The cast includes Mary Servois with Fiske O'Hara Leon Ames Paul ine Drake Hallene Hill and others. Special ticket blocks for out of town patrons offer bargains with matinees and evening performances at 50c to $2. Prices exclude tax.
Sunday recounts a taxi incident after a party, a girl named Jane, and a driver who stopped when the girl reportedly said stop. Monday notes Jake as peculiar and naive, a budding romance undercut by a crude joke. Tuesday recalls a hay seed incident during a vacation. Wednesday describes school mispronunciations and a frictional spelling joke. Thursday features a preacher claiming a joke about ministry and kissing. Friday covers Snub Post at a cafe asking for bran and noodle soup. Saturday mentions Mrs Reddykash’s son, rumored to be studious in multiple languages and anatomy, with mother prompting a polite good night.
Boy Scouts from 50 communities in Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland join a national celebration during February 7 to 14. District rallies, Courts of Honor, and special services mark the week with cooperation from service clubs and churches. District chairs in Sussex, Salisbury, and other counties were elected to guide events. A coast to coast radio broadcast airs on February 8 with a message from President Roosevelt.
A reflective note on virtue and community spirit cites Lowell and Johnson. It urges forgetting cares, promoting cheerfulness, and recognizes universal divine Mind guiding worldly affairs. The closing quip mocks Crusoe's lack of presidential worry as a lighthearted aside.
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