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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1932
Page
2
A letter criticizes denton parking enforcement as inconsistent and burdensome. The writer urges town commissioners to codify parking rules to avoid harassment and help merchants attract customers. The note warns against arbitrary curbside restrictions that frustrate visitors and local shoppers.
Ernest Elmo Calkins, dean of American advertising, argues youth must lead the world. He says old age built and failed in World War and peace, and civilization is in flux. With US average age 25.2, youth must think boldly to reshape government, business, and society for the future.
A 1932 call to merchants to work hard under current conditions, reject lowering quality to meet price competition, and restore confidence by emphasizing high-grade goods. It argues the 1928–29 boom is over, warns against false hopes, and predicts farmers may lead the way out of the slump.
The speaker outlines a plan to restore the economy by balancing income and outgo, aiming for income to exceed outgo modestly. He rejects the 1928 and 1929 approach and predicts a better United States with normal times, not inflationary peaks.
A 25 year recap notes Captain Ben Thomas of the Avalon injuring a shoulder on ice. A store burglary yields clothing losses. Skating rink shifts ownership and reopens in Main Street. Central School pupils excel in exams. Mite Society officers elected. Mrs. Sarah M. Stephens dies aged 62 from breast cancer. Mr. William T. Dukes dies after windmill fall near Locust Grove. Caro County mourns George W. Collison age 83 in Baltimore. Local real estate agent J W Funk relocates to Denton. Socials, visits, and club activities highlight week in Denton and vicinity.
Editorial notes by William Hull from Geneva on the Disarmament Conference voyage aboard the President Harding. Open sessions urged. U.S. delegation urged to lead and back concrete disarmament steps, budget limits, gas ban, and a permanent disarmament committee. Kellogg Pact cited as a peace baseline. optimism vs pessimism noted amid Sino Japanese tensions and League actions. A telegram from Japan with 173000 signatures urged decisive armament reductions.
A clinic for diseases of the chest will be held in the Nurse's office in the Masonic Building in Denton next Tuesday February 23 starting at 9 30 a m Dr Seth H Hurdle will be in charge. Get scratch pads at The Journal Office one cent each or six for five cents.
A diary fragment recounts weekly school events and family details. Notes include a discussion of the Reck of the Hesperus, a joke about repairs, family dynamics, and social observations from Monday to Thursday.
Caroline County Council of Religious Education hosts its second Institute for Teachers of Children at Ridgely Church of the Brethren. Two sessions 2:30–4:30 and 7:00–9:00 with a 5:46 Fellowship Dinner. features Miss Lillian McCormick and Miss Pauline Albertson plus Mrs. Miller. Registration 25c. dinner 35c. advance registrations urged to Mrs. L C R Brumbaugh Greensboro MD.
Mrs L H Thomas joined Mr and Mrs J J Edgell to Wilmington and attended a W C T U play in Greenwood. W C T U state president Mrs Waller of Delmar attended. Edward Davis and Francis Hill from Washington spoke at Strayer College commencement on Feb 4. Mrs T H Towers to lead tomorrow’s Christian Endeavor service. nurse Miss Margaret Lister operated for appendicitis. Isaac Starkey and Robert Ashe visited Starkey’s sister in Milton. Mesdames Croll and Cleaves hosted Mrs L H Thomas. Rev J H Mark and Mrs J H Mark dined with the Thomases. Andersontown Hobbs Rural Homemakers Club met at Concord Church House. Piney Aid attendees included Rev J N Mark. Sam Price left for work in New Jersey.
Celebrations mark the Rotary movement born in Chicago on February 23 1905 when Paul P Morris helped form a club of one representative from each profession The idea spread rapidly with clubs in sixteen US cities and later worldwide By 1916 the slogan Service Above Self guided growth to about 3500 clubs and 165000 Rotarians across 70 countries Hong Kong Poland and the Sanr Basin joined the list in the past year
The Department of Superintendence of the National Education Association convenes in Washington today with 5 000 to 8 000 delegates. President E C Broome of Philadelphia presides as the theme centers on education guiding cultural growth and power.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Luther Griffith who passed away February 18 1929. Years have passed since that sad day and we still miss him. God keeps him in his care and we hold him close in memory forever.
Reese Theatre in Harrington showcases a busy slate with Greta Garbo’s Mati Hari on Monday and Tuesday February 22 and 23, Sylvia Sidney star turns in Ladies of the Big House, plus The Rainbow Trail on February 24 and 25. The program also features Working Girls on February 26 and This Reckless Age on February 27, drawing strong patron interest. The venue continues its pattern of presenting notable films to attract local audiences.
Hickman area Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at Mr Cleaves Hall hosted by Mrs Fred Torbert and Mrs Isaac Noble. President led business, Bible reading, Lord's Prayer, readings, songs, duets, and a literary program. Seventeen members and eighteen visitors attended. Refreshments of home baked cakes and bananas were served and all enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. Future event noted the fourth quarterly conference at Wesley's Church on Feb 20. News items include birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Floyd Messick born Feb 17, plus visits and local notices.
At The Capital Theatre Dover hosts Greta Garbo and Ramon Novarro in The Romance of a Spy Matt Hari on February 22 and 23 with added Ex Rooster comedy. London City of Tradition runs February 24 and 25 with a Kent County Band Hickville Follies home talent musical revue. February 26 and 27 feature An other Detective Thriller Charlie Chan's Chance with Warner Oland plus Love Pains comedy and Krazy Kat Kartoon Swiss Movement.
Smithson Mr. and Mrs. William Lewin and Mr. Adam Seeney of Yaphank L I return home after visiting Mrs. Lewin's parents Mr. and Mrs. J Worm. Mr. and Mrs. A A Thomas of Eldorado and Mrs. R F Coleman visited Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomas last Sunday. Miss Emily Bryan returns home after time in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dew and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M J Hall. Mr. and Mrs. C L Perry visited relatives in Bridgeville last Sunday.
Ridgely Mrs. Harry Laird and her daughter Mary traveled to York Pennsylvania to visit relatives from Thursday through Saturday of last week. Mrs. Ed Morris has gone to Harrisburg to spend a couple of weeks with her son, husband, and daughter Mary.
Mrs J E Walls hosted a Wednesday night birthday gathering with many local and visiting guests including R B Rawlings of Greensboro J T Milby W C Ross Norman Smith and several daughters and friends from Goldsboro Dover Baltimore and Rising Sun Md Visitors from Wilmington and Harrington joined relatives and friends in the celebration scattered across town the news notes local visits and Sunday engagements of attendees and relatives.
Harmony Community Club met February 10 at Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thomas home. Nine members and five visitors attended. Miss Spafford demonstrated inexpensive cuts of meat, Mrs. Pliny Todd was named president, Roland Towers vice president, Miss Marie Quiller secretary, Harvey Arringdale treasurer, and several members named to committees. March plans were set, and cake and cocoa were served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Passwaters of Houston Del and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Willis of Seaford.
Smithville residents share visits and illness updates with many neighbors. Mrs. C R Neal is confined at home with a cold and wishes for a speedy recovery. Families in Bloomery, Federalsburg, American Corner, Bridgeville and Milford noted gatherings and Sunday events.
The Ladies Aid gathered with eight members and one visitor on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Lydia Nichols home. After adjournment ice cream and cake were served. The group plans to meet with Mrs. Sallie Towers in March. A party celebrated Mrs. Nichols birthday Tuesday evening with refreshments. Mr. Olaf Smith and family and Mr. G L Griffith visited Alva Griffith's near Burrsville Sunday. Nellie Sullivan of Baltimore returned home after visiting relatives nearby.
Denton hosts a Local Leader Meeting for 4-H club leaders assistants and teachers on Saturday February 20. morning sessions cover own room projects closet makeovers and demonstrations. afternoon features group meeting material viewing questions and discussion. event includes lunch at 12:60 and speakers Mrs Holsinger Todd Cole Sparklin Emerson and Thawley with adjournment at 3 45. bring an older girl if desired.
The Orphans Court records the filing and probate of Elena Davis's last will with Edward E. Nuttle as executor, bonds approved, and notices to creditors. Appraisers Calvert Todd and Everett Nuttle named. guardian Calvert C. Merriken files final release for Mary E. Johnson Hughes. Myra Tompkins Carson files first and final account for William H. Carson. Ward maintenance funds authorized for L Paul Greenlee. Wesley E. Thawley granted administration d.b.a. for James H. Swann. Lizzie E. Morris probate set for Feb 23 1932 at 10:30 am. Newton P. Kern estate first and final account approved with releases filed.
A surprise party was held at Mr. Fred Fountain’s home on Feb 11 with thirty guests. Three cakes were given by Mrs. Anna Robinson Mrs. Mamie Wright and a cake inscribed Happy Birthday by Mrs. Marian Robinson. Games were played refreshments served and well wishes offered. Other local notes mention Mrs. Blanche Adams and Edna visiting Federalsburg and Bloomery Aid plans. A mention of a baseball diamond near the Delaware line notes progress.
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