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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1933
Page
2
A 1933 local notice lists Mary Melvin as Vice-President and Secretary and another as President and Treasurer. The text appears in a Denton Maryland post office receipt style matter dated Saturday morning January 7, 1933, indicating official roles in a community organization.
A historical 1933 analysis notes that after three years of economic downturn the United States begins to recover. It cites deflation of valuations, bankruptcies, and tax pressures, and argues wage realism, unemployment relief, and revived foreign trade as key steps toward lasting prosperity.
The text notes surprise at Samuel Insull's extradition and claims influential figures opposed his return. It mentions advice to seek Greece, suggests financiers and politicians blocked full investigation, and argues the financial system cannot endure deeper scrutiny. It also references the Insults and Kruegers and labels them as instrumental in the financial collapse driven by international bankers.
A historical note proclaims the end of a corrupt, wasteful regime led by ambitious financiers. It predicts a rise of sincere patriotism, renewed middle-class influence, and a demand for stronger, more honest leaders to guide the nation through upcoming adjustments.
An exploration of technocracy, its energy determinant theory, and its political and economic implications. The piece discusses engineers, charts, and propaganda shaping machine politics, warning readers of a dire future unless wary of the technocratic agenda.
An editorial urges residents to rethink spending outside the hometown to protect local jobs and tax dollars. It critiques postwar economic policies and League of Nations fears, warns government overreach into private enterprise raises taxes, and calls readers to promote local resources and prudent spending.
The Evening Journal and Every Evening of Wilmington Delaware merged this week starting January 2. The two papers date back to 1871 and 1888 and now form a single evening paper praised for serving the Diamond State and Delmarva Peninsula with expected economies and continued subscriber loyalty.
The passage extols Isaiah's prophecy, praising God's goodness and beauty of His work. It speaks of rich promises of redeeming love and abundant mercy for all.
Maryland State Fish Protective Association calls for urgent action by the War Department and Agriculture to stop phosphorous from shells used at Mulberry Point. The resolution demands investigations, dredging or covering infected areas and orders to prohibit phosphorous bombs in Chesapeake Bay waters. Copies go to War and Agriculture officials, the Bureau of Biological Survey, the Maryland State Game Warden, the press, and interested parties.
Ridgely and Wilmington residents visit family in town while others travel to Easton and Smyrna. Visitors include Miss Dorothy Saulsbury from Philadelphia and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bowers of Philadelphia. Local groups plan a chicken supper and a congregational dinner with several residents recovering from illness.
A 1907 snapshot notes local business changes and ceremonies. Dr P R Fisher buys out Prof Noble’s Hobbs Station interest. Theodore Saulsbury joins a House committee. McDaniel ships a well for Towers packing. 151 marriage licenses issued with 38 interracial. Goldsborough on inauguration committee. Mason logs weekly weather with 65 high 29 low and .81 rainfall. M B Stephens attends Southern Education Conference at Lexington and is elected director. Wyatt becomes proprietor of a confectionery store. Tuckahoe Flouring Mill renovated under Sparklin. El bin takes charge. Constable Garey to escort Cephas and Tilghman Jr. to House of Correction for concealed weapons. sentences 18 and 6 months. Western Maryland College men entertain at Masonic Hall. Several weddings at Concord M E Church. Addie Murphy and Howard Todd wed. Elizabeth Murphy maid of honor. Bowdle and Pierces wed near Bloomery. McMahon and Smith wed at Concord. Local social and visiting notes from Denton and surround.
A New Year’s resolution in the Briggs household aims for 1933 efficiency in food buying. Mother Briggs adopts six rules to buy by weight, prepare shopping lists, avoid extra market trips, buy in bulk, check costs and delivery, and study ads and literature to educate and influence demand while maintaining nutrition with milk fruits vegetables and proteins.
A man died in his Reliance home from heart disease on Friday morning last. He was brother to former School Commissioner W. Grason Smith who died in Salisbury last spring. A fiftieth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Thomas If Jarman of Greensboro was celebrated on Tuesday with many locals and visitors from Ocean City, Baltimore, Wilmington, Dover, and Smyrna. A New Year’s dance in Denton drew large crowds, with extensive guest lists and committee work by Enoch George Jr., Ford Cook, Zacharias Wilson, and Ollie Trice.
Ross Farquar records a week of chopped humor and mischief in Clarence Slats diary. entries cover engagements and fake confessions about bootlegging, a car purchase, school teaching debates, quarrels over romance, ants in a corset, and minor local incidents involving Lem Hix and a damaged car collision, ending with partisan jabs about Republicans and Democrats.
Ruth Webster Heath of the Nome Economics Department presents variations on mayonnaise dressing using a standard mayonnaise base. Recipes include Horseradish Mayonnaise and Thousand Island Dressing with ingredients like sour cream, olives, sweet pickles, chili sauce, beets, and chopped pimento. Servings pair these dressings with apple or pineapple salads and head lettuce dishes.
Mrs Dennis argues with her daughter over domestic authority and home ownership. Mrs Drake weighs in supporting shared home responsibility and letting June help choose clothing and contribute to the household, suggesting youths feel more rooted when they share in the home.
Reports from Maryland health officials warn that influenza spreads person to person through nasal and throat discharges. The guidance urges avoiding crowds, using personal towels and cups, washing hands, staying fit, and resting when ill to prevent complications and pneumonia.
The Federal Theatre presents It Calls It Sin a behind the scenes look at Broadway temptations with Joan Bennett and Spencer Tracy in a Fox romance Me and My Gal on Wednesday. I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang a Warner Bros. drama stars Paul Muni in a two day run starting Friday with spectacular bridge dynamiting filmed at the Warner ranch.
Rural patrons must keep access roads clear and place boxes on the right side for carrier service. Approved larger number 2 boxes are required for new patrons, with standard 23 3 16 by 11 by 13 1 2 inch dimensions. Supports should be white painted to aid night visibility and reduce accidents.
Greensboro Mrs. Stanley Draper and children visited with Mrs. C. E. Collins. Mrs. Alexine Longfellow and family called on Frederica friends. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Collins spent Christmas Day with Felton friends. Miss Catherine Thawley has accepted a position in Swarthmore, Pa.
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