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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1931
Page
2
A Caroline County Firemen's Association delegation asked the County Commissioners for annual funding of five fire companies. They sought 1000 dollars per company totaling 5000 dollars, up from a 3400 dollar current appropriation, arguing carnivals fund county fire protection and reduce false alarms from country fires. Delegates presented data and urged public input to shape the funding plan.
Dr. Robert Underwood Johnson notes February yields the most Hall of Fame births. The roster includes two Presidents, a general, an explorer, two philanthropists, four educators, and two poets. Names include Mark Hopkins, William Sherman, Daniel Boone, Peter Cooper, Abraham Lincoln, George Peabody, Alice Freeman Palmer, George Washington, James Russell Lowell, Emma Willard.
Berlin Connecticut born women linked to education and seminary founding are noted alongside Longfellow and Mary Lyon. The piece marks birthdays of educators and writers in February, including Lyon at Buckland Massachusetts and Longfellow in Portland Maine. It emphasizes Mount Holyoke College origins.
A reflective essay questions why safety instruction exists, arguing that natural self preservation is overridden by the modern hazards of traffic and sensory overload. It contends safety comes economically from teaching new instincts and engineering, rather than relying on trial by fire, and urges standardized right ways over individual learning from mistakes.
A heartfelt appeal praises the Red Cross campaign urging broader public sympathy and financial help. It frames charity as a religious duty and stresses the role of generous individuals in aiding the sick and suffering through ongoing disaster relief efforts.
Colonel Arthur Woods of the President's Emergency Committee for Employment says a new era is beginning where business sees its responsibility to provide continuous work for the producing unit, since employees are also customers. He notes early corporate plans to relieve unemployment are experimental but common principles are emerging.
Franz Lehar argues in the February Rotarian that American audiences deserve an authentic Viennese presentation of The Merry Widow and that productions should not alter works to suit national tastes. He cites Rose Marie The Mikado and The Geisha as examples of European works shown in their original form.
Editorial notes survey 1931 forecasts in China and Russia, outlining reform aims. Abolition of likin, new taxes, census, mass education, transport improvements, and a planned international radio and cable bureau are listed. US aviator attached to Shanghai Trade Commission may aid aviation. League of Nations report urges buyers to test quality. provides country list and product index. World Court petition gains support. League holds Council meeting on minority issues in Germany and Poland.
A humorous diary style entry recounts weekly events and misadventures from Friday to Thursday. The narrator jokes about conversations with Jane, bath mishaps, a stingy Iris dad, plans about inviting the new banker, misinterpreted terms, and a violent incident involving Joe Blunt and the Osteopath Dr. The piece preserves colloquial voice and early 20th century slang.
The article recalls Thaddeus Kosciuszko as a famed Polish officer who joined Washington’s army in 1776. It notes his commission as colonel of engineers, key fortifications at Bemis Heights and West Point, and later roles with Greene and Gates. It also covers awards, society membership, wartime actions, exile, and his death after returning to Europe and Switzerland.
Twenty five years ago in Denton, residents faced injuries from a horse kick and a boy’s hand amputation after contact with a saw. Local industry expands with new owners at Lewes shirt factory, a home moved for a new dwelling, and an automobile wood saw mill demonstration. Social life includes a Preston wedding, clerical appointments, and a telegraph office opening at Denton depot.
A 1930 health report shows 31 063 births and 21 536 deaths in Maryland, with 32 354 communicable disease cases, the lowest total since 1917. Heart disease led deaths with 1 900, followed by kidney disease 1 248 and cerebral hemorrhage 906. deaths skew older adults, many in the 45–64 range, while infant and child fatalities were comparatively lower in one to five years and five to fourteen years groups.
Mrs Elizabeth Kern and family express sincere thanks for services, sympathy, and floral offerings during their recent bereavement.
Goldsboro notes guests from Royal Oak Maryland and Wilmington as Mr. and Mrs. Noble Shively entertain. Visitors include the Cahalls and Sylvesters and others from Baltimore Churchton and Greensboro. Mrs. Dennison hosts Sewing Circle. other family visits span Philadelphia Sussex Delaware Barclay Cordova and local schools.
Dr Randolph H Downes 69 of Templeville physician for 16 years died of pneumonia at Kent General Hospital Dover after a brief illness. Survived by a seriously ill wife. Funeral Sunday at Templeville Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Hufnal and Rev Wentworth officiating. Interment in Sadlersville Cemetery. Several local notices follow including visitors, sick list, and church services.
A Maryland health warning urges more natural light in homes to combat pneumonia and related diseases. It explains sunlight’s role in killing germs, links shade from trees to higher illness risk, and advises ventilation, regular hours, balanced diets, hydration, and protection from cold. The piece cites Dr. R H Riley and emphasizes gentle spiritual growth.
Thursday evening residents honored Mrs Frank Thomas a lifelong member and Society president since 1902 with a surprise party. A fibre chair and birthday cake were given, games and refreshments followed, and well wishes sent for many more birthdays. A Chicken Supper is set for February 26 at Bethlehem Community House serving baked chicken and sides from 5 pm at 60 cents. Cake and ice cream will be sold. all welcome.
The Twentieth Century Community Club and guests enjoyed a Lincoln birthday Valentine party at Miss Emmons and Miss Blades’s home with fairyland table decor and valentines as favors. The next meeting is set for January 25 at Mr. and Mrs. Archie Spies. The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church met February 8 at Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blades to approve 1931 calendars as receipts were strong, with the March 8 meeting planned at Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Spence's home.
A charity card party for school funds was held at the firehouse on Monday evening. Multiple local residents were noted visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns including Baltimore Philadelphia Centreville Rehoboth Federalsburg Chincoteague and Church Hill with Mrs Carlton Marvel Mrs Harry Laird and others mentioned in routine social notices.
The Christian Science Sentinel emphasizes asking and seeking for divine knowledge. It urges daily prayer to know God more deeply so we may act wiser with the knowledge we gain, praising the Lord for His goodness and works.
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