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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1954
Page
2
A New Year message urges renewal of courage and effort for all. It emphasizes starting over after setbacks, helping the less fortunate, and aiming higher to achieve personal and communal goals in the coming year. The piece underscores resilience, opportunity, and the chance for growth in 1954.
Dean Myers of Cornell College of Agriculture outlines how mechanization specialization and science boosted U S farm output 60 percent from 1920 to 1950 despite fewer farmers. He notes American farming as highly mechanized and efficient and links higher living standards to output per worker across sectors.
A Holyoke Democrat commentary cites a speech by an American railroad official arguing Russia's feverish postwar rail expansion signals its power aims. It notes Russia's gauge inconsistencies and rail as a vital factor in peace and war, while praising U.S. dominance with 29 percent of global trackage from six percent of land, urging to stay ahead.
The Tax Review reports state tax receipts at a record 10.542 billion and local taxes at 10.2 billion last fiscal year. Combined, every person faced a tax load of 133.16 dollars, urging vigilance against wasteful government at all levels.
Price E. Clark of the Association of Casualty and Safety Companies argues that driver education is no longer a niche subject. It has become a full-fledged part of high school curricula and should be protected under education's big tent as essential for safe living once licensed. The piece urges securing vehicles against thieves and notes stolen car chases can end in tragedy.
A cautionary note urges motorists to lock vehicles, citing that 500 cars are stolen and 2,000 ransacked daily in the United States. It states a jumper can steal a car in 15 seconds if left unlocked and stresses immediate action to deter theft.
In the January 3rd issue of The American Weekly, a Baltimore Sunday American magazine, a feature promotes low calorie menus for breakfast lunch and dinner so dieters can eat similar meals as other family members. Order from local news dealer.
A boy named Ralph loses a marbles game and throws a tantrum. His mother asks what happens to boys who display tempers, and Ralph replies that such boys grow up to play golf.
Mrs Anna Sautter aged 64 dies at Preston home on December 20. Survived by husband Joseph A Sautter and daughter Anna E Schrieber. Funeral at St Elizabeth's Denton. burial Holy Cross. Mrs Oscar Plummer dies in Cambridge age 31. funeral at Roe home in Denton area. John F Reed dies at 68 in Denton after long illness. funeral at home. Roberta Bowdle Bonneville of Wilmington dies December 22. infant daughter, siblings, and extended family noted. funeral in Wilmington. Alpheus N Roe of Philadelphia dies December 24 after lingering illness. survived by wife Amanda Patterson and two children. several siblings. Mrs Cropp employed as B and O Railroad inspector. to live at 817 W Lombard St Baltimore. Kathleen R Darling of Wilmington marries Harvey R Porter of Marcus Hook on December 22. will reside in Marcus. Local social notices list Christmas gatherings and visits. Office burglary at Iddington’s Federalsburg mill. safe barred after battering. prior thefts noted. Large porkers butchered by local residents: weights 634, 498, 1038 pounds. George M Whiteley dies in Preston December 27 at 66. survived by wife Ella M Whiteley and siblings. funeral December 30 at 2 p.m. in Preston.
Burrsville reports festive church entertainments at Wesley and Union Churches on December 23 and 24, plus numerous Christmas visitations and hospital recoveries. The MYF presented a four scene play, a 80th birthday surprise for F. B. Russell with a 50th wedding anniversary noted seven years past, and multiple wedding announcements including Caroline Ss Thawley and S Bonsall Stover in Plainfield and Hannah Louise Garey Cropp in Baltimore. Recipients include Rev Omro Todd, R H Stafford Sr and Jr, Edwin Baker, Carroll Williams, Lawrence Collison, Roland Draper Sr and Jr, Walter Gough, Paul Butler, and residents across Burrsville, Easton, Chestertown, and Denton.
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