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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1932
Page
2
Readable fragments indicate a local civic notice listing roles such as treasurer and secretary. The text is incomplete but preserves names and formal positions within a small civic body. The item resembles a roster or official appointment notice from a municipal group.
Provident State Bank of Preston Maryland reopened for business under a State Banking Commissioner plan that ensures solvency and depositors’ protection. Stockholders are praised for their sacrifice, and local support is urged to aid economic recovery as Caroline County resumes trust in its banks. The issue notes officers and directors will be named soon and stresses this reopening follows prior closures last October.
At a Washington conference on Cause and Cure of War January 18 to 22 an address by Miss Elizabeth Day highlighted paradoxes of nationalism and US history. The talk contrasted wars from 1812 to the 20th century with disarmament questions, noting vast land armament spending despite claims of being effectively disarmed.
The article argues that demobilizing the army after growth in the 1910s and 1920s seems paradoxical given a still large navy and wartime policies. It questions why arms spending continues, noting the failure of ending war, the need for a peace machine, and America’s shift from early American restraint to industrial surplus and global economic stakes. It contrasts eighteenth century thinking with modern industrial vigor and urges practical peace machinery to serve American interests.
Churches nationwide prepare to open the three day preface to the Washington Bicentennial with services beginning February 19, culminating in a united tribute across denominations. The U S Bicentennial Commission reports collaboration with 232000 church groups as America pledges participation.
The National Advisory Council on Radio in Education sponsors a second Listen and Learn lecture series on NBC. National authorities on economics psychology and other subjects are featured. The Council has received nearly 10 000 letters from listeners nationwide seeking to learn about global forces through cooperative efforts of educators and broadcasters.
The Maryland Tuberculosis Association reports a severe drop in Seal Sale returns for 1931 though some money continues to come in. The notice highlights that despite reduced totals, contributions persist.
Maryland counties report slower seal sale receipts than a year ago with $24,350 collected by January 23, down from $24,788 a year earlier. Seal Sale Chairman J. Owen Knotts notes Caroline County totaled $430 in 1931, well below the 1930 $560, as efforts push overdue payments.
The piece extols classified ads as busy tools for buying selling and exchanging. It urges readers to use want ads in newspapers to secure housing rooms boards and opportunities, promising quick efficient contact and savings for all. It emphasizes ads’ ongoing value and urges forming a habit of consulting them regularly.
A critical editorial condemns Secretary Hyde for false charges against Wilson and two former Treasury secretaries, McAdoo and Glass. It cites Glass’s refutation of Hyde’s interpretation of Liberty Loan authority, notes Hyde’s misstatements and a clerk’s misleading resume, and argues such reckless attacks hinder administration goals amid Democratic cooperation on legislation.
United States delegates sail from New York on January 20 to Geneva for the Disarmament Conference. A gleaming new building, completed in Geneva, hosts the three major committees with soundproofed walls, glass press room, and 44 telephone booths. The project symbolizes a road away from war, while Russia corners the issue of homeless children with a 100000 ruble prize plan to aid street children and orphaned homes. Mustafa Kemal Pasha urges world economic crisis resilience and peacetime policies, as La Rochelle deputies press for total disarmament and an international court. Petitions to disarmament total 3,084,280 in Washington pageantry, with Switzerland and Britain showing varied signature levels.
A compact collection of maxims and reflections citing J M Barrie and Christian Science Monitor on joy, prayer, and spirituality as sources of sunshine for the soul in everyday life.
A playful or satirical note imagines shock absorbers on autos improved if the driver wore them. It presents an odd, single-sentence premise about car components becoming wearable for smoother rides.
Quotations in the Baltimore market yesterday show Wheat at 77, Corn 50, Eggs 24. The piece also notes skating on local flats, a new justice appointment for Ridgely, and upcoming school drama at Caroline High School titled Rebecca's Triumph in Masonic Hall.
A sequence of social events unfolds across Main Street First Street and Chestnut Hill with a peanut party prizes to Miss Nettie Longfellow and Miss Maude Clark plus Messrs Ford Cook and George Hayes. Attendees include Stewart family members and local residents. Talbot County Fair Association elects W Oscar Collier president and plans a large fair. Talbot commissioners appoint 102 road supervisors across districts including Chapel.
Four forestry meetings were held January 27 by County Agent W H Evans on the farms of T J Ellwanger H T Nuttle County Home Farm and William Liden Speakers were Richard Kilbourne Extension Forester and Kenneth Seigworth District Forester Kilbourne described the greater acre plots and the selective cutting plan showing 2 to 12 cords of firewood per acre while maintaining or increasing timber value Seigworth outlined fire prevention measures noting brush burning as a frequent fire cause and stressing cleared forest roads as firebreaks
U S Department of Agriculture tests with 90 Rhode Island Red pullets at Beltsville Maryland show that ultraviolet irradiation and cod-liver oil supplements raise egg production and shell thickness for birds deprived of sunlight or green feed. Both methods supply vitamin D aiding calcium and phosphorus use, with heavier eggs observed. cod-liver oil increased live weight while irradiation did not.
A brief aphorism suggests choosing a personal service station as a path to satisfaction in life. The anonymous remark frames fulfillment as building one’s own hub or base for daily work and rest. The tone is reflective and pragmatic.
Friday party antics and gossip about germs and kisses. Saturday a fatal car crash leaves a husband dead and a wife in custody after questioning about her husband’s alleged abuse. Sunday Annie Prang delays divorce until after the Depression. Monday Ma’s new party dress worries her, but she plans to wear it anyway. Tuesday Joe Blunt, a bootlegger, is freed from jail as Daylight Saving Time contrasts with standard time. Wednesday physiology class debates the meaning of the wild pore. Thursday Ant Emmy reflects on changing times and dating signals in young romance.
A historical note outlines three agreed factors for hatchability: sunlight reaching poultry houses, green leafy material such as alfalfa in the diet, and a complete protein. It advises on seasonal adjustments, recommending cod liver oil in winter, extra leafy greens via hay or leaves, and diverse high quality protein sources like milk, soybean meal, and meat scraps to ensure a complete protein mix in the mash.
Maryland’s age distribution highlights 239 447 people or 14.3 percent of the total population aged 35 to 44, the largest single group. The state totals 1 671 448, with 27.9 percent under age 1, 569 157 aged 15 to 34, 564 170 aged 36 to 64, and 97 472 aged 65 or older, including 70 020 ages 65–74 and 27 452 aged 75 plus.
Capital Dover presents a two day lineup February 8 and 9 with Heaven On Earth starring Lew Ayres and Anita Louise on stage and screen A Trip to the Hawaiian Islands a Torch y Turns the Trick cartoon The Lorelei and The Secret Witness starring William Collier Jr Una Merkel and Zazanne Added Girl in the Ton neau Happy Days in Tyrol Marilyn Miller in Her Majesty Love with Leon Errol W C Fields Ford Sterling Chester Dinklin Also Dancing Team with James Dunn and Sally Eilers and The Kick Off with the Boy Friends plus more screenings February 10 to 13 including matinee shows and added comedies
The Federal Theatre presents two days of Paramount film “Dr Jecky and Mr Hyde” with Frederic March in dual roles in 305 scenes and 297 speeches. Helen Twelvetrees in Bad Company at Federal Theatre Wednesday reveals a real life marriage to Frank Woody. Sylvia Sidney, star of Ladies of the Big House, credits artistic talent to her artist mother and dental surgeon father in New York.
Local printer advertises services for wedding invitations and announcements, promising neat production and prompt delivery. The listing emphasizes quality printing and timely completion for couples planning nuptials.
Downes and Beck advertise a wide range of horses and mules available for sale or exchange. The listing highlights variety and potential for purchase, trade, or barter.
Ridgely residents hosted guests from Wilmington Hurlock Wye Mills and Burrsville over the weekend. Notables include Miss Marguerite Seller Mrs Herman Orrell and Rev Harry Zeigler announcing Sundays sermon Sanctification. Local business news notes Norman Wilson’s mill and Carl Snowberger’s young son. Roller skating remains a popular pastime.
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