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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1945
Page
4
The piece portrays Vice President Wallace as cautious and independent, likening him to Sir Robert Bruce and a steadfast climber who would refuse a new post unless it strengthens his one man policies and principles. It lauds his honesty and bravery as a politician.
Wartime tax levels blunt investment and job creation. The piece argues cutting excess profits tax is unlikely and that double taxation hits corporations and dividend recipients hardest, while small net income earners suffer more. It uses arithmetic to claim taxes will rise rather than fall.
The Farm Security Administration seeks to regulate prices by stimulating 40 year loans to help buyers farm. Loans to tenants average about 2000 dollars. Government reports show inflation in land values is less than WWI levels, with wheat and corn belt lands selling high relative to prewar prices.
New Year gatherings in Hillsboro show Mr. W. A. Holt and sisters hosting guests from Ridgely and Queen Anne, with Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Wilson. Dinner hosts include Mrs. Allen Moore and Mrs. James E. Sherwood entertaining the Sherwoods and Mary Rowe.その他 names: Estelle Bowman of Baltimore visiting Irwin Sparklin, F. E. Fleming, Sadie Wathers, Francis Pinder in Washington, Donnie Uhrig, Robert DeFord, H. F. McBride of Elkton visiting locals.
Mrs Marian Robinson and others visited Clarence Parker and Melvin Kragg in Bridgeville on Wednesday. Aid dinner guests included Mrs Con Harmon and Ralph from near Greenwood. Shirley Liden visited Virginia Lee Robinson, Eva Liden joined Sunday dinner. Blanche Adams and family hosted Blaine Bullock and daughter and Anna Robinson. Freddie Hallergen and son from Washington visited during New Years. Paul Horsey returned to Beacom College after Christmas holidays. Sunday School at Bloomery at 10 a m.
Senator Radcliffe spoke to a Rotary gathering with Dr. E Paul Knotts of Denton introducing him. Elzey Horner announced a dance at Eaton Armory to benefit the infantile paralysis campaign.
Card from Mrs. William Willey and children thanking friends relatives and neighbors for flowers cards and deeds of kindness during the bereavement of her husband and their father.
Local society notes list several holiday gatherings hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wm McAllister Mr. and Mrs. John W Noble Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schmick and Mr. and Mrs. E J Harris. Guests included Miss Jane O Conner Ridgely Miss Alice Jane Davis and Wilmer Fell Davis Jr with Miss Marylin Bell and William Nonie.
Denton Rotary Club members will sponsor an institute for international understanding at Caroline High School this winter. Four meetings are planned with an outstanding speaker at each. first meeting tentatively set for February 16. Public access available to lectures along with club members led by president George W. Clendaniel Caroline County agricultural agent.
In loving remembrance of our father Willard Manaday Towers who departed this Ife January 6 1944 One year ago today our dear father was taken away The blow was hard the loss the part with him we loved so dear The trial was bitter but hope in Christ to meet again Lonely our home and sad the hours Since thy dear form has gone But oh a brighter home in heaven is now thy own His Children.
On behalf of our sister India N. Todd we thank friends for the many beautiful cards at Christmas and through the year and for the flowers. Signed Mr. and Mrs. Alva Hubbard.
December 20, 1944 letter from PFC Buck Willes describes overseas mail delays and censor ship limits, mentions combat in the Palau Islands, hopes for homecoming next year, and thanks Denton community for the Denon Journal aiding in finding hometown friends. He sends greetings to service friends and asks to connect with Caroline county servicemen.
In Italy near December 15 1914 PFC Oscar Wuerstlin writes home from a hospital unit describing Christmas spirit morale and decorations at the hospital in a distant land. He hopes for home by next Christmas and sends greetings to Denton Maryland readers.
A wartime letter from Ernest Downes to a doctor expresses holiday greetings, notes he has served with the Third Army since deployment, and hopes fellow soldiers will be home for Christmas. He mentions Jim Lister is in the same town but they have not connected.¨
Selectees inducted in the Armed Forces during November and December 1944 are Harold Simeon Bullock of Denton and Edwin Girard Van Schack of Pres Colored. Matthew John Sharpe of Preston, Leon Wayne Grace of Marydel, and Thomas Eugene Spence of Denton are listed for December. Donald Ray Williamson of Federalsburg, Mervin Kelsey Cohce of Ridgely, and Evans Free Hubble of Federalsburg also appear in the December roster.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Lord extend sincere thanks to Denton Fire Co and all responders for prompt efficient service in their time of need. They express heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved.
Do not make things comfortable for yourself in a way that makes them uncomfortable for others. A concise Chinese proverb warns against selfish ease, urging consideration of others in actions and decisions.
A terse notice lists individuals Calvin Coolidge Nagel Federals William Bryan Green Denton Richard Kenneth Porter Greens boro Euvie Burton Worm Preston Ernest Wiliam Johns Preston. No actions or dates are given in readable text. The fragment appears to catalog surnames and places linked to a local matter.
Sgt. Harvey Fleetwood Jr. 33729114 of the 224th Ordnance Army Ren. Co. APO 709 San Francisco sends Christmas greetings and asks Denton Journal readers to print his letter and pass his address to friends for letters. He hopes readers print his message and speed their return home.
James W. Merriken completed Basic Engineering at the U S N T C Gulfport Mississippi last Friday December 29 and now attends Gulfport Diesel School. 1st Lt Pauline E Adams visited family in Greensboro and Denton before departing for a rest camp in North Carolina. Lieutenant Adams returned to the States from overseas duty in December after thirty three months in the Pacific.
Paul Howard of Denton son of Mrs Olive V Howard and the late Charles Howard serves as an electrical engineer with the Bureau of Ships U S Navy in Washington. He directs and coordinates all research and development on dry primary and secondary and special battery types for the Navy including collaboration with Navy Bureaus Army OSRD and NDRC. He is a member of the Joint Battery advisory committee for the Army Navy and NDRC.
Howard T Breeding, who joined the U S Navy a year ago, is visiting his mother Mrs Rosa Breeding near Denton. He has served in the Pacific theatre since last March and wears two stars on his 2 ribbon bar for two major battles. He arrived in California on Sunday the 24th of December and reached Denton by train on the 29th.
Earl L. Krabill, A.M.M. 2c, of the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Maryland, spent the weekend at his Denton area home. He enlisted December 14, 1942, trained at Jacksonville Florida, graduated there, then served at Norfolk Virginia for a year before transferring to Patuxent River Maryland.
Pfc. Philip E. Breeding has been stationed in Germany since early September. A December letter to his parents in Federalsburg mentions his welfare and reports that he won a combat medal. His latest address is Pfc. Philip E. Breeding 33843170 Co. H Inf 18 APO New York NY.
Pvt William M Perry Jr completed training at Camp Blanding Florida and spent a five day furlough at the Preston home of his parents Mr and Mrs W N Perry. He was joined by his wife and young daughter Patricia Ann of Denton.
Eva Jane Garey of the U S Navy stationed in Washington visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wm M Garey during Christmas holidays. John L Touse Chief Pho M returned to Patuxent Md after a 10 day leave with his family near Denton. Paul E Hynson AOQM 3tc of Jacksonville Fla visited his parents Mr and Mrs Percy Hynson during the holidays.
Edward Smith of Camp Lee Virginia spent the holidays with his parents, sharing time with family during a festive season.
We thank our many friends for their kind deeds and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Dill. Daughter and Grandchildren Henderson Md.
Unity Homemakers Club guests joined Mrs. Thomas Ellwanger for a covered dish supper on December 30 with a large browned turkey, hot rolls, ice cream, cakes, and gifts. About forty attended including Ellwangers, Turkingtons, and others. next meeting January 17 at Mrs. Turkington’s home. Marydel Homemakers Club held its Christmas party December 28 with fifteen members and three visitors. music, a grab bag, pine decorations, buffet ice cream and cake, and hostesses Mrs. George and Mrs. Logan.
The Andersontown Hobbs Home Makers Club held its annual Christmas party at the Concord church house last Friday afternoon with a program honoring the club’s 25th anniversary. An anniversary cake with twenty-five white candles decorated the platform as charter members Mrs. H. H. Nuttle Mrs. Annie Seeders and Mrs. L. N. Murphy lit the candles. Mrs. Seeders offered the table blessing and Mrs. H. H. Nuttle served as toastmistress. After the meal, the group sang The Star Spangled Banner and said the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. Seeders and Mrs. Murphy were praised for 25 years of service. Mrs. H. H. Nuttle has served as president for more than twenty-three years.
In loving remembrance of my dear husband Willard Manaday Towers who departed this life January 6. Farewell dear husband and sweet thy rest. Weary with years and worn with pain. We shall behold thy face again. Thy wife keeps tender memories and prays for thee to rest in the Lord.
In sad loving remembrance of wife and mother Stella Trice who departed this life eleven years ago December 29 1938 December brings sad memories of a loved one gone to rest She will always be remembered by those who loved her best No one knows the silent heartaches Only those who have lost can tell The grief that is borne in silence For the one we loved so well Sadly missed by husband Charles Trice and son Lawrence Fluharty
In loving memory of W. Thomas Thornton who died January 8 1942. Your smiling way and pleasant face are a pleasure to recall. You had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all. Someday we hope to meet you to clasp your hand in a better land. Sadly missed by Wife and Family.
For the great kindness of many friends expressed by gifts and messages during my illness through December I am deeply grateful. I also thank all for the cheerful remembrance and return sincere thanks.
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