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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1934
Page
2
The Denton Journal printed Saturdays by Melvin and Johnson Inc with Benjamin F Johnson as president and treasurer and Mary Melvin as vice president and secretary. The paper is entered at the Denton Md post office as second class mail matter for February 3, 1934.
The article discusses Ground Hog Day weather lore predicting six weeks of winter if a shadow is seen, and Candlemas Day as a religious feast marking Christ’s light. It covers the historical use of candles in ceremonies, the origin of the term, and the Virgin Mary’s temple purification and presentation of Jesus as related rites.
A 1933 report notes 30 500 deaths, a 3.5 percent rise from 1932, with fatalities tracking gasoline use. Early 1933 saw fewer accidents, then a surge in the last half as gas consumption climbed. Despite safer cars and roads, reckless driving persists. four states Illinois Michigan Virginia and Wisconsin cut their death rates.
The Roosevelt dollar devaluation bill passed the House 360 to 40 after a swift debate with little floor opposition. It consolidates control of gold stock, sets 60 percent gold value post revaluation, creates a 2 million dollar stabilization fund, and enhances treasury power to issue securities to aid refinancing.
The piece weighs the Roosevelt era fight over monetary authority, with opponents calling for checks on executive power and supporters arguing for necessary recovery measures. It cites AFL forecasts of hiring gains, shorter work weeks, and rising incomes, while noting inflation fears and the need to rebuild business confidence. It details RFC activity and extensions, plus expected public works and private expansion to absorb jobless numbers.
Federal gasoline tax totaled 170 million in 1933 and 63 million in six months of 1932, totaling 233 million in 18 months. About 11 dollars per 24 million highway users, while states and localities take 40 to 50 dollars more each. Governors say no relief in 1934. Congress urged to cut the tax, with a repeal bill introduced. Election pressure may push Congress to act.
A recent American Builder editorial highlights the construction industry's role as an employment engine. It notes 1923 to 1926 home building at four billion dollars, employing millions and supporting related trades, with 1930 census showing 167,500 builders and 929,400 carpenters.
The article notes a vast housing shortage amid slow construction over four years and high depreciation. It cites 22,000 architects and other trades, with 800,000 homes a year needed, urging cheaper financing to accelerate building and support economic recovery.
February marks two famous birthdays George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Washington's legacy evokes Valley Forge and courage of soldiers under his command. Lincoln’s vision included a 400 million dollar plan to aid the South after the Civil War, a testament to his leadership.
Editorial notes quote Herman H. Lind of the National Machine Tool Builders Association on price balance under NRA. He cites lower production costs, reemployment costs, and rising orders from Europe and auto makers, plus rapid tool adoption in car and appliance industries. Roosevelt’s recovery act urged heeding wage impacts while improving purchasing power and efficiency.
Frederick E Murphy of the Minneapolis Tribune argues that newspaper advertising has driven social and industrial progress in the United States. He cites its high standards, safeguards, and ability to influence public opinion as the most reliable medium, noting the daily habit of reading newspapers delivers rapid results for ad outlays.
A compilation of local items includes illness of Rev Clinton T Wyatt of Wilmington, a heat spike from forty degrees above prior five days, fisher Samuel Porter catching a herring early, and Maryland Tomato Growers Association setting tomatoes at ten dollars per ton. Socials include Mrs Thomas R Green's Progressive Five Hundred for Mary Bauman. Deaths include William H Barton former bank founder in Cambridge and Edith Towers aged about twenty five. Trappers prosper on Chop Tank marshes with muskrats. bridge repairs planned. Wooters mill wreck injures owner. several marriages and anniversaries noted. poison case at Marydel linked to Pip pin death. Alexander Redden fatally injured near Bay View Junction. florist changes at Port Allegany. Greensboro tracks mystery sparks local speculation.
Dr R H Riley states under Maryland law physicians must notify city town or district health officers immediately in writing for every notifiable disease under care. Responsibility also lies with parents guardians hotel keepers school principals vessel masters and dairy or ice cream plant operators to report suspected cases to the nearest health officer. Notifiable diseases exceed fifty and include typhoid measles mumps diphtheria scarlet fever infantile paralysis influenza tuberculosis pneumonia diarrhea dysentery venereal diseases and other conditions. Subscribe for the Journal.
Ross Farquar recalls a week in a rural household with Fridays musick talk and noon lunch, Saturdays auto woes, Sundays social quips, Mondays marriage upheaval, Tuesdays questions, Wednesdays sorrow over a sore throat, and Thursdays pajamas traded for an old night shirt, painting a humorous slice of everyday life.
Adams Cross Roads notes list residents and visitors including Adams, Elrick, Covey, and others. Mentions sevening with C W Adams family, delegates Reba Adams and Virginia Horsey to a Sunday School convention, visits to Federalsburg and Chestnut Woods Aid, gatherings by Mrs Earl Adams and Mrs Fred Fountain, revival plans by Rev S L Hanbey, and Cambridge relatives visit. Sunday School at Bloomery at 10 o'clock.
Orphans Court filings include T Sewell Noble executor and James Albert Satterfield administrator presenting first and final accounts and releases from distributees. Will of Charles Sylvester and John Bacsak admitted to probate on Feb 6 with custodian filings. Lillian L. Timmons administratrix filed debts list and final account for George A. Timmons.
The Ridgely library accepts 48 new books donated by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis T. Powell. A new library building will stand on part of the lot beside the firehouse, decided at a Monday night firemen meeting. Mrs. Albert Saulsbury returns home from Easton hospital improved after two weeks there. E. G. Finney traveled to Washington last Thursday to arrange photographs. Virginia Sparks returns home after a four week visit with relatives in Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Holsinger spent midweek in Baltimore. Mrs. T. W. Jones traveled to New York Wednesday due to a relative’s illness.
Mr John Patchett and family entertained a group including Mrs Edward Tarburton and Rev Paul G Amt from Easton. Also present were Mrs Wilhelmina Behrens, Mr and Mrs Julius Asche and daughter Hazel, Mr James Sherwood of Cordova, and Miss Emma Asche of Nebraska.
Kenneth J. Seigworth of Salisbury is appointed forester for the University of Maryland Extension Service, succeeding Richard Kilbourne. Seigworth, formerly district forester for nine Eastern Shore counties, boosted wardens from under 100 to over 200, organized 90 firefighting crews, and helped erect new all steel fire towers, cutting average Eastern Shore fires from 72 to 12 acres.
Farmers nationwide are urged to accept public utility regulation for agriculture. The proposal, backed by Secretary Wallace and top Agriculture officials, would place all food products under public utility control with licensing, quotas, and state approval for planting and marketing. Wheeler McMillen explains the theory, noting that public interest dominates over competition.
Mrs Dalema Ross widow of Charles Ross who was killed at a grade crossing in 1932 was found dead in bed at her home near Sandtown Delaware on Wednesday morning. She leaves two daughters Julia and Mary and a son Thomas all at home. Funeral services were held at the home yesterday with interment in St Olive cemetery on the Goldsboro Willow Grove highway. Local notices mention church events visits and family gatherings in nearby towns amid community life activity.
For sale an Atwater Kent radio in good shape with seven tubes and all electric operation. Includes loud speaker. Contact Dr. F J Wright in Denton for details.
The piece traces the rise of artificial water ice from a short 40 year history starting in the 1890s, noting massive production now and the parallel expansion of dry ice. It highlights the shift from natural ice shortages to modern refrigeration and new uses driven by improved equipment and control of cooling effects.
Reese Theatre presents Little Women on Monday and Tuesday February 5 and 6 with Katharine Hepburn and ensemble. Three showings nightly at six, eight, and ten. Also features Tarzan the Fearless with Buster Crabbe and Jacqueline Wells and White Woman with Laughton and Lombard as part of a big weekend double bill.
Bethlehem Ladies Aid hosts a covered dish supper and small entertainment at Bethlehem Community House on Friday February 9 with supper at 6 30 pm and ice cream and cake on sale tickets 25 cents Hostesses Mrs Ralph Brodes and Miss Ruth Sands. Members meet February 8 at 1 30 pm. Families Mrs James F Robinson and daughter Faye of Prospect Park PA visited. Mamie Legates and Bonnie June Smith visited Mr and Mrs John Brodes.
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