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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1937
Page
4
A sermon outline for 1937 focusing on John's prologue. It argues Jesus Christ is God, explains belief vs unbelief, and asserts faith rests on eyewitness testimony. The lessons propose studying John chapters 1 1 18 and emphasize the incarnation as central to Christian faith.
A concise historical quotation attributed to E Knight urges frugality with even the smallest grain or second, arguing that tiny elements accumulate into large outcomes and eternity through repeated use or misused moments. The line emphasizes prudent behavior and restraint.
The passage presents two quotes on relationships and companionship. Joanna Baillie notes that friendship grows slowly from deep esteem through steady cultivation. Massinger suggests that without good company, pleasant ties lose their savor, like grapes that are seen but not tasted.
A reflective aphorism attributes idle time not only to those who do nothing but also to those who could be better employed. It echoes Socrates on purposeful use of time and the broader meaning of inactivity.
A concise saying notes there is no sweeter rest than that earned by labor. The aphorism reflects Chamforts thoughts on effort and reward with a timeless stance on work and peace.
The puzzle lists numerous clues with numbers for horizontal and vertical entries. Answers range from food desires and Greek letters to tools, animals, and common words. It provides cross referencing to fill a word grid with terms like to crave, platform, caretaker, and various everyday items.
Denton news notes Superior Ice Cream Co. on North Sixth Street near the railroad. The plant, with a 10 000 gallon season capacity, employs four workers to assist H. H. Stauffer during peak times. Most output is ice cream, but fruit ices and sherbet like delicacies are made to order. groceries, pastry and confections are also sold.
Nuttle Lumber and Coal Company of Gay Street, under E. W. Nuttle since 1930, offers anthracite from Susquehanna and bituminous from Keystone. With seven trucks and 55 workers, it provides prompt delivery, finishing lumber for contractors, builders, farmers, and households across the peninsula.
Denton firm Farmers Supply Company, Inc. near the depot, serves farmers across the area with Case threshing machinery, farm implements, feed and grain, hardware, and a wide stock. W. A. Cawley has managed the business for 12 years, guiding its growth and nationwide delivery via two trucks within a 230 mile radius.
Federalsburg's J Edwin Rosser Inc a hauling and land concern serving 16 states with 20 trucks and 25 employees praises its service. Founded in 1918 by J Edwin Rosser the firm operates sand and gravel pits a mile south of Federalsburg and recently hauled 12 000 tons for Dorchester County.
Denton area business profile on Nuttle Milling Company Gay Street Denton noting 22 years of operation under manager M G Crouse. Article highlights Ideal brand flour and feed range, commitment to value, and prompt delivery within an 80 mile radius of Denton.
Federalsburg broker R O Dean is noted for versatility with expertise in multiple fields. Based at 120 Holt Avenue he runs a fruit and produce business employing about 30 during peak season. He maintains strong northern market contacts and ships carloads of holly and wreaths to the North and West.
C C Deen of Fowling Creek has built a respected business over 48 years, running a milling operation with about 10 employees. Rosebud flour is a key product along with water ground meal and feeds, plus a general merchandise store offering meats, produce, dairy, and eggs.
Denton firms mark Standard Wholesale Phosphate and Acid Works as a major supplier of Bell and Fish Brand fertilizers in 167pound and 200-pound sacks. About 3,000 tons are distributed annually with a West Denton warehouse storing 2,000 tons. Elmer T. Orme promotes farmer aid and gains wide local support.
Federalsburg service station on East Central Avenue gains notice for steady progress since May 30 under Wilbur M. Dashiell. Former Standard Oil employee brings extensive training in motor fuel and lubricants. Tudol gasoline Veedol oils and Firestone tires and batteries sold at the Dashiell enterprise.
Denton announces Dr. F. J. Wright on Main Street has built an optometry practice founded in 1903. The office hours are 9 am to 5 30 pm with evenings and holidays by appointment. The practitioner is noted for modern facilities and civic involvement.
Beck Chevrolet Sales and Service on North Third Street displays the 1937 line of Chevrolet cars and trucks. The firm led by Josiah A. and George W. Beck emphasizes progress and customer service, with exclusive Sinclair gasoline and motor oils and a broad range of tires batteries and accessories.
Samuel Nowell, of Main Street Denton, offers home remodeling, repair, plumbing and heating services with nearly 25 years in the field. An agent for Silent Glow burners, he promotes quality and customer satisfaction through established service policies.
Kirk man Short of Second Street, a veteran interior decorator with over twenty years in the trade, offers full service facilities and guarantees satisfaction. Known across the upper peninsula and Delaware, he specializes in interior work and provides quality paints and ornamentation for homes and businesses while upholding timely completion.
Cloverdale Dairy Farm near Denton led by Mr and Mrs Henry Kern supplies high quality raw milk from sixteen cows to about 200 local customers Slated to keep service above average the farm offers cream cottage cheese and other dairy products as orders.
DENTON TImpressive in its widely varied stock and known for the excel lent service scope which it maintains the popular store of E. S. Townsend on Main Street enjoys a distinguished position in the life of the area. Brewers ice cream Virginia Care candies and other popular brand names in the confection line are always found at the Townsend store while cigars cigarettes and tobaccos are also available. Newspapers magazines leather goods and desk sets add further to the extensive stock of the establishment while a selection of various types of gifts and other items are offered. Light lunches and beverages are served at the soda fountain which has become a meeting place of the neighborhood. From 8 o'clock in the morning until midnight the store is open and ready to serve with Mr. Townsend giving his best at all times to assure the last word in satisfaction for the customers. Established a year and three months ago the store is a credit to the ability and competence of its management.
Denton firm Casey Jones Inc on Gay Street is noted for quality output and community influence. For 15 years it has been a regional manufacturing stalwart, shifting from shirts to trousers under A Bryant with 65 workers producing about 100 dozen pairs daily.
Faithful to all who call, Blanche Woerner of the Long and Short Building runs a beauty salon using advanced methods. For 12 years she has pursued the profession and five years ago opened the shop after graduation from Riggs LaMar Beauty Salon in Akron. The Woerner shop is noted for its refinement and friendly atmosphere.
Federalburg shoe man Tony D Armi and Son maintains a South Main Street shoe hospital known for quality materials and expert workmanship. Immigrated 1922, learned from brother, worked at Long and Short, started his own store in 1929, and for a decade has been with Federalsburg fire company. He is married with two daughters and an 18 month old son he hopes will join the business.
Under an order of the Orphans Court of Caroline County the administrator of Martha A. Noble’s estate will expose at public sale the valuable personalty at her late Hickman home, offering to the highest bidder.
On Monday January 4 1937 at 10 o clock a m sharp a listing of personal property will be auctioned including a Cook stove set stove tables extension table chairs dishes lamps kitchen utensils rockers Victrola writing desk stands rugs mirror piano and stool living room suite couch pictures vases carpets feather beds mattresses holsters pillows quilts sewing machine bureaus beds wash stand wash bowl pitcher clock oil heater and other articles too numerous to mention
The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Denton National Bank Denton Md will be held in their banking house in Denton on Tuesday January 12 1937 between 1 and 3 p m for election of directors for the ensuing year and other proper business I ROBERT FLEETWOOD Cashier
F W Brower marks ten years as head of a grain brokerage he bought from J Woolsey Maffey. The firm, now 32 years old, ships about 250000 bushels of grain yearly from Price, handling wheat, tomatoes and feed. Brower built a wide network to secure the best prices for clients.
The Peoples Bank holders of The Peoples Bank will be held in their banking house in Denton on Tuesday January 12 1937 at p m for the pur poses may be brought before the meeting E THEODORE ORME Cashier
A circuit court writ issued November 13 1936 directs a public sheriff sale in Denton Maryland of James E Dunn and Lena Dunn lands in the Eighth Election District. The parcel includes a two story four room dwelling tenant house barn and outbuildings with specific surveys and deeds listed. Sale to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door between two and four p m.
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