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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1937
Page
2
A local weekly paper published every Saturday by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin F. Johnson as president and treasurer and Mary Melvin as vice president and secretary. It is entered at the Denton Maryland post office as second class matter for Saturday morning, February 13, 1937.
In February the Scouts are celebrated as a non-partisan national instrument for self education open to all races and creeds. The editorial urges Americans to vote and serve the country, praising Scouting’s role in teaching good citizenship and democracy. It highlights the upcoming Jamboree Pilgrimage in June, expected to draw about 25 000 Scouts to Washington, and endorses spreading the Good Turn spirit to more boys.
Economic highlights warn that Europe is quietly at war in Spain. Major powers Russia Germany Italy and France back opposing sides, arming rebels and loyalists as fascist and socialist blocs test weapons. A fragile balance risks a larger conflict, with Spain as the proving ground and Europe increasingly an armed front.
State Department seeks equitable neutrality amid Europe tensions while debate rages between factions. President may gain broad discretionary powers in foreign crises and the old freedom of the seas doctrine may end. Auto strikes dominate news as GM plants halt production and sit down tactics persist unresolved. Labor leaders John L. Lewis and Alfred P. Sloan stand firm, with arbitration blocked until plants clear. Administration action deemed essential to protect economic recovery.
The article outlines National Defense Week from February 12 to 22, 1935, urging public understanding of defense issues. It explains a three-tier system: a small regular army of 165,000, a National Guard three times larger, and Organized Reserves also three times the Guard, with emphasis on training and civilian components.
As the 150th anniversary year of the Constitution approaches, thousands of Boy Scouts at the National Scout Jamboree in Washington D C from June 30 to July 9 will visit sites to see the original Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, making pilgrimages in the event period.
Priceless documents in the Library of Congress are shown daily as the Jam Boree Scouts, visiting the Shrine of the Constitution, will be awarded engraved certificates bearing their names. The certificates, a gift from the United States Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission, feature Capitol imagery and a Christy painting of The Signing of the Constitution with portraits of the signers around the border.
The piece discusses proposals in Maryland and Oregon to tax radios at five dollars per year, framing it as an expansion of class taxation. It argues Oregon’s prior adoption of a gas tax as a precedent and notes insurance premium taxes as another hidden class tax. The author warns that such a tax could pave the way for taxing many consumer goods.
Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland released guidance on motor vehicle deductions under Form 1040A. Key items include registration and license fees, fuel taxes in multiple states, interest on personal debt, and business use apportioned expenses. Losses from accidents may be deducted if not compensated. depreciation and trade losses also noted.
The article states that federal manufacturers taxes are levied on the manufacturer and may not be deducted by the vehicle purchaser, even when included in the car’s price. It discusses income reporting and how such taxes appear under Income Item 5 in some lotteries.
The 1936 report by J. Davis Donovan shows over 1.17 million inspection stamps issued for bedding and upholstery sales, a rise from 959,500 in 1935 and the highest five year average. New York led with 316,500 stamps. Maryland ranked second with 303,000.
A narrator praises sunrise on a mountain ridge opening a panorama of fields and woods, daisies, dew, birdsong, and crimson clouds. It contrasts nature’s beauty with the spiritual radiance of infinite love, citing an Aztec temple in Peru where sunlight reflects off gold walls through a single door. May our hearts glow with spiritual light.
The Denton Volunteer Fire Company reports net profits of 450.72 from a Thursday supper and theatre party organized by the women of the community. Mrs Earle White thanks committees and individuals for cooperation in the annual February 4 event to benefit the fire company. Others note attending auxiliary meetings and visits from relatives and friends in nearby towns.
A philosophical reflection notes happiness as a cultivated mindset earned through years of thoughtful living. It emphasizes deliberate thinking, sustained practices, and steady personal growth shaping how one experiences life.
Maryland officials endorsed a Council of State Governments resolution calling for immediate repeal of the federal gasoline levy. J P Lanigan cited relief for taxpayers and the need to fund highways. Maryland delegates to the Third General Assembly attended the Washington meeting.
Thirty nine years ago this month the U S S Maine exploded in Havana Harbor on a friendly visit to Cuba. Two hundred fifty four lives were lost with thirteen more dying of wounds. Private William Anthony of the U S Marines aided Captain Charles D. Sigsbee as the ship burned in a searing blaze. The cause remains a mystery and the event sparked the Remember the Maine battle cry.
Mrs W Newlin of Marshallton Del spent Wednesday with her father H L Cohee. James Curry Sr of Dover spent a few days last week with Mr and Mrs James Curry Jr. Mr and Mrs Robert Hubbard and Mrs Asbury Hubbard spent Sunday in Wilmington. Miss Clara Seward visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Hartnett in Dover. Miss Mabel Rich hosted a bridge evening at her home. Mrs Nancy Solway spent Wednesday with Mrs Annie Edwards.
Oliver N Warren recounts a week of fractured entries from Slats Diary with humor and misprints. The daily snippets touch on dikes high water, a teacher’s wordplay, a court rumor, Hollywood fashion, French lessons, Elsey’s music plans, and Jane’s basketball belief amid family quirks.
John A. Pritchett 88 died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on Monday February 8 at 11 a.m. He is survived by wife Mary, three daughters Bella Richards Ida Thomas and Ola Karcher, two sons Clarence and Edward, nineteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his home Thursday at 1 p.m. Rev. A. H. Travers officiated. Interment in Greensboro Cemetery.
Bur rs ville progress on remodeling the old school building to serve as a community house. If all goes well it will be ready for the February 18 turkey supper to benefit Wesley Church, with proceeds supporting church functions and local patrons. Various local residents visited or hosted guests while hospital and illness notes update on a few residents.
Mr and Mrs Harry Towers hosted a turkey dinner on Sunday February 7 to celebrate Mr Towers sixty second birthday Attending were Mr and Mrs John Towers of Hynson Mr and Mrs Fletcher Breeding Mr John Dillon Roy Patrick of Hickman Mr and Mrs Clarence Breeding and daughter Margaret of Lidens Mr and Mrs William Whitby of Federalsburg Mr and Mrs John Heath of Smithson Mrs Lottie Breeding of Hickman and Mrs Lily Hignutt of Lidens Guests wished Mr Towers many more happy birthdays
Tuckahoe Boy's 4-H Club President Robert H Magrogan and officers plus assistant county agent Chas Fuller toured the Tuckahoe Neck district near Hillsboro visiting 16 4-H members. Many dairy animals horses and swine were shown with members progressive plans. McElvin Hill was building a poultry house and future Hillsboro garden and poultry project visits were announced.
The Ladies Aid gathering at the homes of Mrs. Teen Trice and Mrs. Lily Daffin drew fifteen members and three visitors. After business, plans were made to meet with Mrs. Alice Alford in March for the Pal dinner. Edward Smith celebrated his sixteenth birthday with about one hundred guests and gifts. Mrs. Carl Johnson and Mr. Olaf Smith are listed as sick, with hopes for speedy recovery.
Twenty five years ago news from Annapolis notes Delegate Wilson introducing a bill defining Clerk duties for Caroline County. H A Roe may become Automobile Commissioner to succeed John E George of Queen Annes. James H Nichols sells part interest to Edward W Breeding in Nichols and Co, a fast growing merchant firm. Obituaries honor Mrs Josephine Horsey near Andersontown, age about seventy, and Mrs Ada Huey near Denton, age about forty one. Moonlit straw ride entertains Marydel youth. Concord Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Della Nichols. weddings include Evelyn Relph and Temple Jarrell at Trinity M E Church South in Millington. several social visits and travels noted. Two Caroline farmers from Harrington near Harrrington tell a success story of starting two farms between Harrington and Felton after buying land for 2700 and repaying mortgage through timber sales and farming.
The Raughley brothers built a thriving two-farm truck operation in Kent County Delaware. Starting with $2,750 six years earlier they sold 1800 in year one, 4200 in year two, and by 1911 their total cash sales reached 6000 with living costs covered. They increased stock, paid mortgages, improved facilities, and now could command 10000 to 12000 for the farms. The piece argues farming requires study, good land management, and sales skill.
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