Social Security Qs Give Answers On Coverage And Benefits
The Denton Journal presents a weekly Q and A with Luther Becker of the Social Security Board. Topics include employer coverage thresholds, unemployment compensation age limits, filing for benefits, part time work rules, and differences between monthly old age benefits and lump sum payments with notes on eligibility and procedures.
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Denton Journal
Luther Becker
Social Security Board
Court Square
Baltimore
Maryland
National Mark-Down Sale Urged by Maryland Solon
Maryland lawmaker Goldsborough proposes a national mark-down plan to expand consumer purchasing power. The scheme would set retail discounts at 16 percent initially, then adjust via a Federal Credit Commission to align demand with production.
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Maryland Solon
Goldsborough
Federal Credit Commission
Inflation Crisis in Labor Plan Explored
A Labor: A National Magazine excerpt outlines a plan linking farm and factory output to a reduced retail discount rate. Production limits cap further discounts, while government money issued is repaid by higher taxes from increased real wealth. The idea claims inflation cannot rise as money growth matches added production.
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House Committee
Goldsborough
Labor
National Magazine
Letter From Wales And Freshman Newsroom Notes
A long Welsh letter dated January 31 1938 describes life in Anglesey Holyhead and school details for Owen Jones including family, housing, transport, language, and subjects. It contrasts Welsh island life with mainland norms and mentions Holyhead routes to Ireland and America. The page also covers freshman reporters Miss Schmick and Mr Cum ming drama Civics city reports and ends with a typing speed test list for February 11.
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Jean
John
Holyhead
Trangenfair
Annglesay
N. Wales
Scotland
Holy Isle
Anglesey
Ireland
London
Liverpool
America
Owen Wyn Jones
Marie Noble
Christine McNeal
Dorothy Stevens
Marjorie MacDonald
Evelyn Adams
van Whiting
Susie Oros
Prodigal Parents Tops Best Sellers Amid Mixed Reviews
Book critics show contrast with newspapers abroad as Prodigal Parents holds sixth on last week’s list despite harsh New York reviews. Red Star Over China by Edgar Snow, published January 6, details nine years in Northwest China with striking illustrations. This Proud Heart by Pearl Buck follows a sculptress’ plain life and rising prize, while Stuart Chase’s The Tyranny of Words warns against misused speech amid modern media.
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New York Papers
Red Star
China
Random House
Edgar Snow
Northwest
Japan
Pearl Buck
Reynald and Hitchcock
Stuart Chase
Harcourt, Brace
Wells Fargo film tribute to pioneers and empire trail
The Wells Fargo film portrays the Wells Fargo Trail as life line of empire linking East and Far West. Joel McCrea and Frances lead a screen romance set against this historic backdrop. The drama highlights pioneer transport and frontier commerce on the famous route.
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Wells Fargo
America
Joel McCrea
Frances
Dentonia Theatre Presents Wells Fargo and Blossoms on Broadway
Dee and Bob Burns perform Friday and Saturday at the Dentonia Theatre. Wells Fargo charts the West from gold discovery to the Civil War’s end, with Henry Wells and William Fargo’s express business echoing into today. Blossoms on Broadway opens February 23 with a star studded cast. Wednesday is Cash Gift Night. Myrna Loy in Man-Proof screens February 24 and 25 with Franchot Tone Rosa Lind Russell and Walter Pidgeon in a modern comedy drama.
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Dee
Bob Burns
Dentonia Theatre
Wells Fargo
Sutter’s Mill
Henry Wells
William Fargo
Railway Express Agency
Paramount
Broadway
Myrna Loy
Franchot Tone
Rosalind Russell
Miss Loy
Walter Pidgeon
Trumpets Calling praised for simple, homespun charm
Francis Ludlow lauds Dora Aydelotte's Trumpets Calling as a universally enjoyable, unpretentious novel. The story follows Dave and Martha Prawl as they journey to the Cherokee Strip, showing courage, love, and everyday labors without a central thesis. Martha earns admiration for resilience and practical strength.
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Francis Ludlow
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Dora Aydelotte
Dave Prawl
Martha Prawl
Dave
Cherokee Strip
Mr. Ludlow
Astaire Dances Into Dizzy Love Affair Comedy at Ridgely
A Damsel in Distress style spoof unfolds at a medieval England castle with Joan Fontaine and Fred Astaire, aided by Burns and Allen and others. The Ridgely Theatre hosts three show days February 21 to 23, with a Second Honeymoon screening on February 24.
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England
Fred Astaire
RKO
P. G. Wodehouse
Ridgely Theatre
Joan Fontaine
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Reginald Gardiner
Ray Noble
Constance Collier
Harry Watson
Montaga
London
Miss Fontaine
Astaire
Burns
Allen
Twentieth Century-Fox
Darryl F. Zanuck
Tyrone Power
Loretta Young
Reverent Quote as City Light Theme Piece
A scripture verse excerpt from Revelation 21 23 is presented highlighting the city illuminated by God and the Lamb rather than the sun or moon. The fragment emphasizes religious symbolism and divine guidance rather than a news event.
Keeping Selfishness in Check and National Justice
A compact reflection melding sentiments from Edgar A. Guest and William E. Gladstone. The lines urge personal restraint to curb selfishness and urge justice as a safeguard against national decline.
What caused the business recession according to Charles Michelson
Charles Michelson argues that the recession stems from a lack of faith in risk and government guarantees. He contrasts rugged individualists who backed ventures like Fulton’s steamboat and Ford’s Model T with today’s rulers seeking state assurances before investing. He suggests the democratic process should weigh broad business voices.
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Department of Commerce
Washington
United States
Robert Fulton
Vanderbilts
Henry Ford
Maryland Gridiron Democratic Dinner Mar 18 at Congressional Club
United Young Democratic Clubs of Montgomery County host about 700 Democratic leaders from Baltimore and across Maryland for a two hour burlesque show spoofing politics. Tickets four dollars. reservations via F Ormonde Nichols. Special guests include James A Farley and James Roosevelt. delegations from all regions invited.
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United Young Democratic Clubs
Montgomery County
Baltimore City
Maryland
Free State
Governor’s Mansion
State House
Annapolis
Congressional Club
F. Ormonde Nichols
Bethesda
United Clubs
Poster Contest for Caroline County School Children
Caroline County invites rural urban and vocational students to enter a Dental Health Poster Contest. Local judging leads to state Maryland entries and a national contest in St Louis next October. Rules cover eligibility size materials slogans and identification details with originality and readability scoring.
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Caroline County
American Dental Association
Eastern Shore Dental Society
County Board of Education
County Health Department
Maryland State Dental Association
St. Louis
School Entries And Prizes In National Contest
The notice outlines contest rules for rural and urban schools through ninth and high school levels, with prizes of 15 and 10 dollars for Eastern Shore Rural and 15 dollars for Urban winners. National winners receive cups. judges include renowned artists and educators. Posters due by April 10.
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Eastern Shore Society Rural
Camps in Maryland face strict season licensing drive
Dr. R H Riley of the State Health Dept orders all Maryland camps to be inspected and licensed before opening to visitors. Permits do not carry over. 207 camps met requirements in 1937 with Anne Arundel accounting for 58, Harford 20, Garrett 18, Cecil 17. Provisions cover location type, capacity, water, sewage, garbage, food handling, and fire safety.
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Maryland
R. H. Riley
State Department of Health
Riley
State Board of Health
Bureau of Sanitary Engineering
Anne Arundel
Harford
Garrett
Cecil
Prince George’s
Anne Arundel and
Somerset
Baltimore
Frederick
Syphilis Can Be Cured With Early Treatment
The article explains syphilis infectivity, stages, and treatment. It notes infection risk is highest in the first two years without treatment, that adequate weekly treatment for one year reduces infectivity, and that early, proper treatment can fully cure the disease. It warns against partial treatments and stresses understanding and destigmatizing the disease.
When law ends tyranny begins William Pitt quote
A brief religious and political thought contrasts biblical guidance with political power. The excerpt cites Galatians and the famous line by William Pitt, framing law as a limit to tyranny.
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William Pitt
Promise and a Pup Forging George Washington’s Path
A morning vow leads young George Washington to give up a sea career and accept a life in America. On a river road he meets Mistress Nance and the Indian youth Manushkee. A pup named White Nose becomes a symbol of future friendship between peoples, shaping Tidewater Virginia’s fate.
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George Washington
England
Joe
Molly
Nance
G. W
Hiller Land
Mistress Nance
Young George
White Nose
Manushkee
Tidewater Virginia
George
America
Sauted Veal and Ham Patties Guide
Household hints outline a recipe for veal and ham patties with fine grind meat, mixing of ingredients, pan frying in butter, adding mushroom soup sauce, and serving garnished with parsley and tomato slices. The steps cover mixing, shaping, cooking, sauce preparation, and presentation.
Auditor’s Order Nisi In Equity in Caroline County
Auditor’s Report in No 3485 Chy of the Circuit Court for Caroline County is to be ratified and confirmed unless cause against it is shown within three weeks from February 19 1938. A copy of the order must be published in a Caroline County newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks before February 28 1938. T Clayton Horsey Clerk. True Copy Test.
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Circuit Court
Caroline County
Equity
T. Clayton Horsey
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