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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1938
Page
3
Official notice appears in a Denton Maryland paper dated February 19 1938. It marks second class mail status for the issue and includes standard postal distribution language.
J E J argues the American plan spurs economic and human revival amid unemployment. He cites radio and telephone density, car ownership, rising wages, falling auto prices, and a new home loan act as proof the plan lifts living standards and economics toward renewed growth.
Roosevelt argues for strengthening military defenses while maintaining peaceful, pacific methods. He notes isolation and geographic distance offer little protection, urging readiness to deter aggression and protect neutral policy amid European and Far East tensions.
The Washington convention of small business leaders erupted in turmoil yet produced reports urging repeal of the undistributed profits tax and changes to capital gains tax. Delegates urged ending government interference and enforcing labor union responsibility. the outcome could influence White House policy. The event contrasts big business critics with broad small business sentiment.
The piece argues war is not inevitable and urges national defense preparation under the 1920 act. It notes Lincoln and Washington anniversaries in February as fitting for defense reflection and profiles advisers Robert Jackson and Donald Richberg shaping presidential policy toward greater regulatory control and possible compromise.
The document outlines income thresholds for filing, exemptions of 1000 for singles and 2500 for married filers, and rules for joint versus separate returns. It explains eligibility, reporting ownership of income, joint unit treatment, signatures, earned income credit computation, and amendment restrictions for the 1937 tax year.
The American Corner Ladies Aid met with 14 members present led by president. New member Mary Blades joined. next gathering planned at Lula Beauchamp’s with Grace Sullivan assisting. Valentine party featured recitations and games with prizes for Minnie Huey Louise Collins Raymond Slocum Claudell and Junior Blades. Dining room basket search and refreshments followed. Visitors included Mrs. Dukes of Eldorado and Mrs. Gertrude Morgan of Denton.
The Denton Volunteer Fire Company acknowledges hearty cooperation and generous donations from the community for the annual supper. Proceeds total is not yet reported but the usual financial success is expected.
Norman Stevens expresses gratitude to the Denton Volunteer Fire Company for timely assistance last Tuesday when a chimney fire threatened his home, noting heartfelt thanks for their service.
A brief devotional line quoting Psalm verse. Expresses reliance on divine guidance in fear.
Diverse church schedules list sermons, Sunday schools, and special programs across Denton Burrsville Thawley's Hickman Old Brick Greensboro and Williston area churches for February 20. Events include missionary mite collections, Mothers and Daughters banquet, plays for fundraisers, and early mass times at St Elizabeth’s and St Benedict’s.
A recap of local celebrations and visits in Bloomery includes Vir ginia Lee Robinson and Fred Fountain birthday parties with neighbors and relatives attending. The Bloomery Ladies Aid plans a February 23 meeting with hostesses, while several Adams and Wilson families share visits and social events through the week.
In sad but loving remembrance of my husband, Isaac Wesley Poole, who passed away on February 14, 1937. There is someone who misses you sadly and finds the time long since you went. There is someone who thinks of you always and tries to be brave and content. The best are always the first to die, it is lonesome here without you, life is not the same since you were called away. By his Loving Wife.
One fine pair of mare mules weighing 1100 lbs nine and ten years old a real pair of mules One odd mule a real mule Come and see these mules One pair of colts one year old the other two years old good colts For farm and home R H Stafford and Son
Twenty five years ago the shell road from the state highway to Townsends Cross Roads was under repair. G T Redden & Co of Denton advertised for tomatoes and corn at nine dollars per ton and two and a half cents per pound. A Wilmington M E Conference session was moved to March 26 in Crisfield at the Bishop Berry cabinet's request. A wedding near Williamsburg on February 12 united Miss Etta A Todd and Mr J Oscar Harnsberger of Elkton VA with a formal reception. Other items include banquets in Baltimore, a Republican Armory event, dances in Denton, and several visits between families in Denton, Philadelphia, and Milton.
Slats diary notes a stump blown by dynamite injuring Oliver Warren with a three inch scalp wound. The entry also records Miss Josephine Pippin visiting Philadelphia, Joseph Taylor and Hattie Hicks marrying near Hillsboro, and a long list of county students honored for steady winter-term attendance. The section closes with obituaries and a tragic fatal burn of Mrs. James Smith near Burrsville and Addie Macklin’s sudden heart death in Georgetown.
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