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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1946
Page
4
The piece argues against reconversion to prewar norms and highlights a rapid shift to a streamlined, mechanized agriculture era. Secretary Anderson cites power mowers and balers cutting hay work from thirty men to three or four, boosting output per worker since World War II. It notes farm machinery production fell after peace due to material and labor shortages.
Washington writers argue for prioritizing U S duties over foreign loans and aid. The correspondent recalls Treasury Secretary testimony on a proposed loan to Britain, urging taxpayers face their own problems first. Discussion touches on censorship, Marshall in China, Hurley, and global crises shaping U S policy.
The UAW CIO walkout against General Motors sparks broad economic disruption across the United States. The auto sector underpins 7 million jobs and a vast supply chain, with GM workers losing about $9 million weekly in wages as talks stall over 52 hour pay for 40. The strike persists amid calls for higher wartime pay and living cost adjustments.
The University of Maryland to receive 2.05 million dollars in gifts and state funds to establish the Glenn L. Martin College of Engineering and Aeronautical Science. An 800 thousand gift plus 1.7 million from Glenn L. Martin Company, plus 750 thousand state aid, aims to create a premier aeronautical education and research center starting construction before May 1. Martin, a university regent, will guide ongoing contributions to benefit industry and humanity. He also owns Kent County estate and funds regional projects.
In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, May Scott, who departed this life one year ago, January 5, 1945. One year has passed, since you were called away, we miss your sweet smile and guiding hand. Sadly missed by Maurice, Alice and Peggy Adams.
Mrs Kelley Hubbard aged 80 died early Thursday at Chop Tank after years of illness. She was daughter of Christina Blades and Poulston Hubbard. She leaves a brother Percy Hubbard and sister Mrs William E Lewis of Choptank. Funeral held Saturday at 1 30 p m from her sister Mrs William s home.
KE Lewis of Choptank was laid to rest after services officiated by Rev Gordon Given. Interment followed in Choptank Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Bertha E Collins 62 wife of W C Collins were held Thursday at the Union Grove home conducted by Rev Gordon Given and Rev A W Strickland of Preston Interment followed in Union Grove cemetery Caroline Chapter Order of Eastern Star assisted at the grave She is survived by her husband Ellis Perry Leonard and Ralph Collins a sister Mrs Nettie Schlegel of Baltimore and a brother Arthur Perry of Easton
Funeral services for Charles Manspeaker 77 were held Thursday at St. Pauls Methodist Church Greens boro with Rev. Charles E Davis officiating. Burial followed in Greensboro cemetery. A farmer, he died Monday at his daughter Mrs Edward Smiths home in Greensboro from complications. Survived by one son Daniel Manspeaker of Philadelphia eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren and three daughters Mrs Edward Cahall Henderson Mrs Philip Schreiber Irvington New York and Mrs Smith Greensboro.
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia V Butler 78 widow of Daniel Butler will be held at 2 o clock next Sunday afternoon January 6 at the Denton Pilgrim Holiness Church Burial will be in Denton cemetery She died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Vir gol Dukes home in Magnolia Delaware
Funeral services at St Gertrudes Convent The Plains Ridgely for Sister Mary Magdalene Arnold 90 who died Thursday at the Convent after a long illness. Burial in Convent cemetery. She arrived in this country in 1661 and had lived at The Plains since 1904. One niece surviving.
The Orphans' Court convened with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. The session reviewed examined matters and ordered the records recorded.
Final and first accounts along with notices filed in estates of Herbert S. Jones Harrison D Webb and Isaac L Dukes. Executrix Mary L Newcomb and executor L Reyner Dukes release claims. Final order issued in Annie R Jones small estate.
State Senator Wilmer Fell Davis received a wrist watch in recognition of 21 years as superintendent of the Union Methodist Church Sunday School in Federalsburg. Dr. William S. Nabb praised the program's growth and missionary interest since Davis began the role, following Princeton University graduation and the Rev. Frank C. MacSorley's tenure.
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