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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1943
Page
2
The notice lists Melvin and Johnson Incorporated as publishers with Benjamin F. Johnson as president and treasurer Mary Melvin as vice president and secretary. It states the paper is entered at the Denton post office on second class mail matter and is published Saturday morning February 6, 1913.
The nation salutes Scouting for its wartime service and future role in victory. Some 400,000 Scouts aged 15 or older may advance ranks to the armed forces, with Sea Scouts seen as potential Navy Coast Guard and Merchant Marine officers. The theme Toughen Up Buckle Down And Carry on to Victory emphasizes training that saves lives and builds better citizens for a lasting peace.
President Roosevelt flew to Africa for a ten day war review with Winston Churchill. Washington hailed him on January 26 1943 with unanimous approval, a rare show of broad support. Comments from Pepper Randolph and Martin framed the historic trip as romance and unconditional surrender.
A week of war reports details President Roosevelt stopping in Liberia to honor Edwin Barclay review American Negro troops and visit Firestone rubber fields. A Natal conference with Brazil’s Vargas accompanies a broader Casablanca narrative as Stettinius defends lend lease as essential not charity and cites $6 billion shipped.
The report details reciprocal lend-lease aid across theatres with Britain, Australia and New Zealand supplying food and materials while U S forces trained in the United Kingdom. It notes Casablanca talks shaping Mediterranean strategy, air and ground battle activity in North Africa, Stimson casualty figures, and a 1943 federal subsidy plan to boost war-food production with $100 million funding.
In reply to charges that railroad rates are too high, the railroad managements assert that the nation remains strong in peace and war only if it has robust railroads. They argue that the rail network supports national security and economic power.
The railroads argue their transit work is vital to national needs and has cost billions to sustain. They note 33 percent more freight and 80 percent more passenger miles since 1941, with $1.65 billion spent on facilities since the war began, all financed by rail firms without public funds, making rate cuts risky amid rising labor and fuel costs.
The rise of U S aviation from open cockpit pioneers to a wartime transport network is traced. Private enterprise built a global air system now supporting Army needs under Major General Harold L George. The Air Transport Command and commercial lines show speed, reliability, and free enterprise strength aiding victory.
The fertilizer recommended for Victory Gardens in 1943 is a 3-8-7 mix with 2 percent organic nitrogen and 2 percent chemical nitrogen. Prices run $65 a ton or $4 per 100 pounds. Ballard urges applying ½ to 3 pounds per 100 square feet, complemented by manures when possible, to boost nitrogen and improve humus content while planning ahead to avoid waste of materials and labor.
A Word of Advice to Tree Lovers warns readers about storm damage from last week. It notes icy conditions affecting ornamental trees and urges caution in pruning, inspecting branches, and seeking professional help to minimize losses. It emphasizes safety and careful care for damaged landscape foliage.
John H. Cahall of the State Department of Forests and Parks urges action to repair ice damage on shade trees, hire experienced tree surgery, and treat wounds. He warns of decay from neglect and promotes cooperation with federal and state agencies to prevent forest fires in the dim-out area, noting military and wartime wood usage.
University of Maryland extension dairyman John A. Conover urges using bedding, careful storage, frequent application, and superphosphate to offset lower nitrogen in fertilizers. He notes manure stored in winter loses value, advises prompt spreading, discing after land application, and keeping barns well bedded to conserve fertilizer.
A reader questions the Casey incident as recounted by Thomas L. Stokes and Drew Pearson. The letter challenges who the so called Bureaucrats are, their power, and whether the President can control them, asking what can be done to redeem the country.
The monthly meeting of the W. C. S. was held at the home of Mrs Clifford Hughes near town on Wednesday afternoon. Various local residents were noted visiting relatives and attending the Sewing Circle gathering hosted by Mrs Roland Cartwright. Members and guests included Mr and Mrs Wm Cole of Denton and Miss Ruth Smith among recent graduates. Continued social visits featured Miss Gene Melvin of Wilmington visiting town relatives.
A collection of aphorisms and quotes urging self examination and virtue. Notable lines from Mary Baker Eddy, Matthew Arnold, and Colton remark on inner light, adversity testing principle, and the furnace of life revealing flaws.
Corpral Thomas I Trice prepares for Officers Candidate School at Fort Davie NC after visiting his parents Thomas L Trice Jr and Mrs. Trice. Various local social items include engagements anniversaries open houses and bridge club gatherings with families Gallagher Harris Bonner Noble Patchett and others hosting or visiting in Preston and nearby towns.
Mrs Marian Robinson Mrs Eva Liden and other Smithville Club demonstrators attended a Friday meeting at Mrs Claude Howards. Smithville Homemakers plan a covered dish dinner Feb 16 at the club house from noon to 1. Members urged to attend.
The Methodist Woman's Book shelf promotes its two magazines The Methodist Woman and The World Outlook for all members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service. It urges increased subscriptions with a 1943 slogan Every officer subscriber and notes monthly society listings. Bettie Brittingham editors both magazines, linking local and Peninsula connections. The World Outlook serves missionaries with information to deepen the missionary spirit and support the church's aims.
Sunday: family attend church and a preacher prompts a speech about serving the Lord with effort. Snickers from others. Monday: narrator claims name mix up. mentions Joe Medwick and Joe DiMaggio. jokes about spelling. Tuesday: family dinner. waiter provides a menu. Uncle Hen commentary and Pa’s approval. Wednesday: engagement claim with Jane. past indiscretions hinted but not detailed. Thursday: Pa's newspaper credit at work. editor praise. truck collision note. Friday: disdain for schooling. plan to study until 21. jokes about Futurist time. Saturday: neighbors welcome a baby. observation of high crib and noise. Ant Emmy expresses displeasure.
Dear Miss Wilma this dish is very fine and tested. A three pound chicken is cut into eight pieces wrapped in ham slices and spiced with cloves brown sugar flour salt pepper butter stock and onion baked at 400 for fifteen minutes then at 350 for ninety five minutes until tender. Gravy made from stock milk and flour accompanies the dish with buttered bread and string beans.
In memory of our dear father Medford Walls who passed away February 6 1942. Generous to a fault kindly loving all agree. Soul of honor heart so tender this tribute we would render. Surrounded by our love on high. Do you know our tears and sigh. Children
Dr Patchett buys a seven passenger Nash touring car. Mrs Quackenboss buys the millinery business of Miss McIlvaine. McDaniel purchases the West Denton flour mill and plans operation soon. Ice blocks the Choptank river to fifteen inches. A water hole near John Wiggins’ woods remains unfrozen. Rabbit found by William Wolf, later given a home. Mrs Mary Ann Lehman dies at 86 near Chestnut Grove. funeral at Concord. Birthday party at Miss Lillian Kauffman's home features games and music appreciates. Denton man Thomas Lord suffers a severe head injury from a fall. Local weddings include Brook Colescott and Ethel Mae Porter. Alva Fishell and Stella Smith wed. Mrs Sarah Butler, 72, dies of pneumonia in Easton. extensive family survives. William Long, 45, dies in Marcus Hook. funeral in Denton.
The head of family exemption of 1200 dollars applies to a single person or married individual living with spouse who actually supports and maintains in one household dependents linked by blood marriage or adoption. The rule requires more than half of support, with close connections including parents and siblings, step relatives, or guardians, while exceptions apply to nonrelated wards or adopted children.
Universal Studios in Hollywood hosts the Spitalny all girl orchestra in Johnny Comes Home at the Dentonia Theatre. The program runs Monday and Tuesday February 8 9 with insights from director Spitalny to stars Allan Jones Jane Frazee and Gloria Jean. Also on view Mountain Rhythm with Weaver Brothers and White Cargo starring Hedy Lamarr and Walter Pidgeon opens February 11 12.
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