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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1933
Page
2
Two hundred and one years after his birth on February 22, George Washington is hailed as the force behind the American Revolution and a catalyst for worldwide democratic ideas. The article argues his unyielding leadership kept the colonial cause alive, preventing a fall into restored royal rule and spreading liberty beyond America.
Many young people cannot attend college due to finances yet can pursue self education. Reading, libraries, newspapers, lectures, and study classes build knowledge. Social growth comes from engaging with thoughtful locals, churches, and athletics. A college degree is not the sole route to opportunity.
Frederick H. McDonald of the American Society of Civil Engineers denounces technocracy as a hoax and fanatic fixation on technology. He argues it imposes pseudo scientific publicity, misleads the public, and cannot guarantee prosperity or individual success amid economic recovery.
The Yale Daily News condemns “wildcatting of science” described as a Ponzi like scheme. It argues routine spectral plots promote unsupported future predictions and labor baiting profits for a self appointed few.
Mr G D Newton of Travelers Insurance argues the public largely ignores automobile accident safety. He says thousands are concerned, yet not the mass of 120 million. He urges industry to promote genuine safety and cultivate responsibility as highways grow more dangerous.
William Southern Jr. argues that a community without a newspaper would face a mass meeting to attract a new paper and that a prosperous paper funded by subscribers and advertisers is vital to the town. He warns that spending on hand bills weakens the home paper and reduces its service to the community. The more a town supports its paper, the more it can help the community thrive.
Under current conditions no news is good news with a stagnating yet stabilizing economy. A hoped for political impact, pending liquidation and re adjustment, may restore earnings in normal times. Foreign demand for farm products should rise as monetary issues and trade barriers ease, while domestic demand awaits industrial recovery. Potential bank credit remains ample with excess reserves around 600 million dollars and room to expand by about 9 billion without Treasury borrowing. Major industries show a new alignment in motion pictures.
The 25 year past view notes Rockefeller influence in real estate costs for theatres, steady cloth demand, refined oil margins, rising cigarette consumption in December 1932, price cuts in tires, and moderate profits forecast for meat packing. Auto sales improve with efficiency gains, rail fare cuts attempt to restore passenger traffic, and farm foreclosures face resistance. Foreclosure preventions rise as farm exodus grows to 32 million, while Australia improves finances and Chinese industries show activity. Japan, France, Norway see price rises, crops improving, and better shipping prospects.
A long list of local items notes Samuel C. Faulkner as Justice of the Peace in Temple Ville and a Denton meeting for rural carriers. Deaths include Stephen LeCompte of Vienna. Capt. Charles S. Carmine is remembered along with his maritime career and family. Weather and fire losses, parcels post bill provisions, and Boston’s reputation in culture are touched.
A column argues arms races ruin credit and nations, urging disarmament. It compares heavy weaponry to a drunkard’s charity, warns arming nations breed arrogance, and envisions a future where guns become tractors as peace returns and lenders fund nonmilitary needs.
Mrs George McGough and her son spend time with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Hammond. Miss Addie Griffin spent the weekend in Greensboro.
Friday Clem Hixsed plans a big mark in the Vandevill circuit while a Harmonicky is played. Saturday Mrs. Blunt nears ninety seven, noting statistics favor longevity. Sunday Lem Frick visits for paw’s panee as Emmy mocks a “moddle husbend.” Monday a bridge luncheon leads to gravy quarrel and a shampoo mishap. Tuesday Ma and Ant Emmy distract pa with a Christmas tie. Wednesday Jane compares pie loving suitors. Thursday Ant Emmy’s neace returns after leaving a moneyless marriage.
The county agricultural program reports higher yields per acre and improved seed quality from Ridge area seed saving. A Ridgely trial tested immaturity on fruit kept longer, with most fruit reaching No 1 grade. Smut control on 18,000 acres saved $10,000 despite poor wheat yields. Landscape and forest programs restored margins, 4-H training advanced cattle poultry, and farm-management focus grows, especially landlord-tenant and dairying. Poultry tattooing combats theft. Lady Eglantine remains emblematic at Eglantine Farms. Dairying and canning remain top industries. Ten Ton Tomato Club leads canning.
A cautionary Bureau of Foods and Drugs note recounts Mrs. Brown using a bottle she thought was eye drops but contained carbolic acid. The tale stresses reading labels, separating dangerous medicines, and organizing the medicine chest to prevent painful or fatal mistakes.
The Roosevelt Inaugural Committee plans a 64 page souvenir program for the F D Roosevelt and J N Garner inauguration. It will be ad free, hour by hour events coverage, Capitol ceremonies, parade line up, inaugural ball, and illustrations by noted authors. It includes Roosevelt family portraits, depictions of past presidents, a Capitol map, and a three color cover. 35 cents retail with profits to charity. A deluxe edition at $2.00 will be limited and numbered with subscriber names gold-imprinted, inscribed by Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson. Mail orders to Grayson in Washington DC.
Harmony Community Club met at the home of Mrs Phillip McCon nell on Wednesday February 8 with eleven members and six visitors. The group planned for the year and voted to provide lunch at Mr Towers sale. A luncheon of gal ad cake and candy followed. Next meeting set for Mrs Alice Thomas. Visitors included Miss Mildred Taylor and Miss Bertha Pitcher from Baltimore.
Mr. Davis Wilson and sister Louise visited Newport Delaware on Friday and Saturday. The 4-ft Club was entertained last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simon.
The Railroad Employees and Taxpayers Association of Delaware held a lively February 9 rally at the National Bank auditorium Harrington with about 150 attendees. Speakers John R. Garverick and J. A. Bull urged fair highway costs, noting 400,000 Pennsylvania and 130,000 Virginia members and 37 state units. They argued heavy trucks bear most highway costs while auto and small trucks pay little, and urged proper truck regulation to prevent cut‑throat rates. A musical interlude by three Negro quartets closed the event.
Home economist Ruth Webster Heath explains cold fat and water for tender crusts, chilling dough, and minimal kneading. She recommends lard as best fat, gives a double crust pastry recipe, and details baking steps for apple pie with a final warm cheese accompaniment.
Nancy Anne Gavit aged 71 died at home after a long illness. Survived by her husband William H. Gavit a daughter Mrs Clarence E Hawkins a former marriage sons Harvey Plock of Jacksonville Fla and Frank Plock of Dayton Ohio. Funeral in Church of God burial Hillcrest cemetery. News also of William Logan 70 born Federalsburg died in Philadelphia survived by two brothers and a sister. William B Wagner named chief of Federalsburg Fire Department by Arthur Johnson newly elected president of the volunteers.
Mr and Mrs J B Todd hosted a Sunday School Valentine party at the Community House with games and refreshments. Later, they returned home reflecting a very enjoyable evening. Mr and Mrs Lewis Trica and family of Federalsburg visited Mr and Mrs W H Harding on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roland Carroll of Wilmington visited Mr and Mrs Lee Smith at the start of the week. Mr Ralph Blades of Marcus Hook is with his sister Mrs Gifford Bowdle. Mrs Alva Blades visited her son Mr Dallas Blades in Federalsburg.
Mrs Draper and family gratefully acknowledge sympathy and kindness shown during the fatal illness and funeral, including floral tributes from many friends.
A brief election circular by Smedley D. Butler emphasizes that maimed and mentally wrecked soldiers deserve the finest care. Butler asserts lifelong commitment to supporting veterans and their welfare.
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