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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1929
Page
4
The Denton Journal page notes publication by Melvin and Johnson Inc, with Benjamin F Johnson as president and treasurer and Benjamin F Johnson as vice president and secretary. It shows post office entry at Denton Maryland on February 16 1929 as a second class mail matter.
An exhortation notes February as the birth month of Washington and Lincoln, compares their paths from humble origins to presidents, and lauds Lincoln’s Civil War leadership and Lincoln’s second inaugural ideals. The piece reflects national reverence and calls for unity and enduring peace.
Democratic Committee Chairman Joseph W Burns criticizes the Republican majority in Congress and Secretary Mellon for avoiding a clear vote on additional funds to enforce prohibition. He notes that while both parties pledged to enforce prohibition, Republicans evaded going on record and blocked the Harris amendment for $24 million to begin a serious enforcement effort.
The piece argues Republicans blocked the $24,000,000 enforcement appropriation, blaming it on cowardice or insincerity, while Hoovers’ future plans and a commission require funds to enforce the prohibition law. It cites earlier promises by party leaders and predicts years of continued violations without proper enforcement. It also notes fire prevention education’s value and Damro表达sch concert outreach nationwide.
A compact collection of aphorisms: Franklin on diligence and luck, urging work today. Aeschylus on freedom from evil thoughts as a divine gift. The pieces pair motivational reminders with classical wisdom.
In a Denton retrospective Mr. Bradford Downes announces his broom factory now in operation. The Baltimore fire delayed food consignments to Denton merchants while local figures report on health quarantines for smallpox and a town meeting to back health officials. Also noted are local visits, business updates, eclipse forecasts for 1904 and the death of Capt. John A. Chelton with remarks on his bay trade career and surviving family.
The article traces Rotary's origins in Chicago on February 23, 1905 with Paul Harris and three friends. It notes growth to 140,000 Rotarians in 46 nations, with clubs worldwide emphasizing Service Above Self and fellowship. It highlights milestones from 1905 to 1922 and ongoing expansion into Turkey, Egypt, Java, Yugoslavia, and more, stressing international understanding and goodwill.
Attendance at the 20th Century Club at Bethlehem Community House was strong and Miss Spafford’s demonstration pleased members. The next meeting is set for March 20 at the same location. The Ladies Aid of the M P Church at Choptank hosted guests March 5 at J H Spence’s, with committees voted and social hour enjoyed. Next gathering is March 5 at C C Blades home. A public Sunday service at 7 pm at the M P Church titled Youth in Service is announced.
Denton High School home economics students under Miss Louise A. Nuttle enter the National Meat Story contest now in its sixth year. Ten entry blanks are requested from the National Live Stock and Meat Board headquarters in Chicago. Entries due by April 1. A panel of women judges from leading home economics programs will award university scholarships totaling 2500 dollars plus cash prizes.
The Pan American conference and airline plans push interest toward South America. A National Oratorical Contest prize sends winners on a trip from New York through the West Indies to Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Valparaiso, and the Panama Canal home, promoting friendship and knowledge of the region.
Paramount director Clarence Badger earns praise for consistent quality across 15 productions. He notably helmed Elinor Glyn's Three Week Ends and Clara Bow starring titles, with awards for Red Hair and a belief that Three Week Ends is his best work.
Obituary note expresses sympathy for William Berkey of Ridgely and mentions his wife’s recent death. Also reports on Dr. David Barton remaining at Tuckahoe Station, visits by Edward and Mrs. Gilbert, birth of Charles Ebling, and local residents’ illnesses and moves among neighbors.
Maryland health statistics show over half of 1928 county deaths occurred in the oldest and youngest groups. Among 9,777 total deaths excluding Baltimore City, 5,026 were ages 65 plus or under one year, with 3,780 and 1,237 respectively. Twenty-two percent were 45 to 64, and 6th graders ages 6 to 14 had the fewest deaths. Heart disease led with 1,699 deaths, followed by chronic Bright's disease, apoplexy, tuberculosis, and pneumonia. Diarrhea and enteritis killed 2,889 children under two. June had 684 deaths, March 969.
Vernon Mrs. Milford Redden Gray hosts Mrs. Marion Coverdale and son Cooper during Mr. Coverdale illness. Mrs. Rebecca H. Clancey reports the Women’s Home Missionary Society work at Corner Stone Temple Brooklyn. Various local visits and farm prep noted, including Mrs. John W. Sheldrake, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coverdale, and others.
Extension News reports Caroline growers plan to use cloth covered cold frames for tomato plants to insure early field setting for canning in 1928. Fifteen tested growers saw protection from flea beetles and earlier field setting, with April seeding in protected beds and May plantings noted by individuals such as Chris Nagel and Joseph Long who report higher yields and fewer pest problems.
A three day meeting under the College of Agriculture in cooperation with the Tri-State Packers Association opens at the University of Maryland in College Park. The program on February 19 20 and 21 covers factors in producing sweet corn tomatoes peas and bean crops and the state’s important canning crops.
Denton residents Mr William S Crouse attended a Community Club meeting and a benefit card party at the parish house with prizes and refreshments. Col A W Sisk and Mrs Sisk arrived in Miami after a sea trip. Local residents joined various visits and gatherings including trips to Annapolis and Baltimore and social dinners with Salisbury friends.
Friday February 22 1929 a church supper in Goldsboro Assembly Hall offers oysters ham chicken salad and sides for fifty cents. Marriage announced Millard C Bartlett formerly of Goldsboro to Miss Mary Gamble occurred February 14 in Philadelphia. Several local couples took trips or hosted visitors and church events filled the week with sewing circles and hymns at the M E Church South.
Burrsville residents host visitors from Marcus Hock and Andersontown and plan a Unity Woman's Club meeting at Mrs. Charles Dill's home on February 20. Week end guests come from Denton Harrington Philadelphia and New York. The fourth quarterly conference of Burrsville charge will be held at the parsonage February 23 at 2 30 p m.
The Caroline County Orphans Court convened Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Henritta S Mason's last will was admitted to probate. Donald E Jefferson filed his first partial administration and distribution account for R Kemp Jefferson. Samuel F Knox’s will was presented by T Clayton Horsey and admitted to probate. Bond and creditors’ notice were ordered. J Jerome Frampton and Edward E Nuttle named appraisers. Joseph E Clark filed inventory for Charles H Clark estate and a private sale order was granted.
The quotes contrast views on evil and good from John Newton and Von Muller. Newton asserts evil exists and a path to escape, while Von Muller notes good resists but evil has two enemies, including the good land. The fragment hints at moral philosophy and ethical struggle.
Successful shows Axin’ her Father The Mischievious Nigger and Cooncreek Courtships at Beth lehem Community house will return Tuesday February 19 at 7 30 pm at the same venue with The Pull Back also on the bill Admission 10 and 25 cents Food sales include sandwiches coffee ice cream and pie Nearby visitors and local residents are listed among the social notes including the Guthermuth Harrington Blades and Hubbard families and other relatives and friends from Baltimore Chester Federalsburg New York and beyond
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