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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
2
Denton Maryland public notice announces a gathering titled Sonia Class will introns on Saturday Morning January 8 1938 at the local post office with attendees expected.
The piece argues industry cannot simply create jobs by magic. It notes a job requires a customer, a product, capital, and management, citing General Motors where $6,000 backs each job. Jobs rise with more customers, and fall when demand shrinks.
J E Jones reviews Assignment in Utopia Eugene Lyons autobiography based on six years in Russia. Lyons rose from New York slums to lead Sacco and Vanzetti publicity and became Stalin's favored U S reporter. The book shifts Lyons' view on Bolshevism and offers a compelling American perspective on Soviet events.
An expert notes home accidents exceed traffic deaths in 1936 38 with 37 800 in crashes and 5 620 000 non fatal home injuries. Kitchen hazards rise, stairs are especially dangerous, falls cause over half of serious injuries. Non slip rug anchors urged to prevent slips.
A hospital study links about one in six injuries at home to household disorder. The piece lists dangers from stairs and broken glass to suffocation from pillows, unsafe bathrooms, and misused electric appliances, urging fire protection and proper storage of poisons and medicines.
The piece argues for a people’s vote on entering foreign wars, contending Congress alone fails to prevent war. It asserts the amendment does not weaken defense and would empower citizens to influence peace or war, urging letters and presence in Washington to show public support.
Scattered along the eastern seaboard and Caribbean are islands with rich histories. Martha's Vineyard Nantucket and Long Island figured in early colonization while Manhattan changed hands for twentynine dollars. Cape Breton Norse visits Haiti and San Salvador anchor continental lore. The West Indies hold tales of the Spanish Main and colonial strife.
On Parris Island South Carolina French Huguenots built a fort in 1562 later overshadowed by Spaniards who erected two more forts all of which were destroyed. Marine efforts unearthed remains believed to be Charlesfort and later San Marcos from 1577. A monument to the Huguenots stands today near the historic ruins and the base hosts a Marine training station.
The Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland offers practical winter motoring advice to prevent common cold weather failures. Tips cover battery charge levels, switching to lighter oil, cleaning gas line and carburetor, checking ignition and spark plugs, and using anti freeze. It warns that safety defects can develop and urges frequent checks for safe driving.
The National Labor Relations Board charges Ford Motor Company with intimidation and interference with workers rights to organize. CIO literature at gates and record of fist fights cited as proof of disruption. The case tests Labor Board powers and will be reviewed by higher courts amid criticism from the American Federation of Labor.
The cry to balance the budget faces cuts to highway funds CCC camps and relief programs as the House Appropriations Committee crafts a 576 million dollar supply bill to accelerate the naval buildup. Lawmakers deny seeking a fight while signaling bold fiscal restraint and warning that costs will be ignored.
A London periodical notes Evangelist Moody desires to establish in London a lively well attended daily prayer meeting while in Britain. He believes such a meeting could yield great effects for London and the country and perhaps the world, reflecting his emphasis on prayer as the basis of his work.
A hundredth anniversary tribute recalls the immense labors He performed in the British Isles. American speakers Dr Will H Houghton Dr Harry A Ironside and Evangelist Mel Trotter joined the commemorations in major cities.
The Caroline Dorchester Association of Postmasters A M convened at East New Market with the Past Masters initiating five masters elect, followed by a banquet. Officers for 1937 and 1938 were elected, with the group invited to Preston for the next meeting and Harry C. Mueller named honorary member.
GREENSBORO Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Carrow welcomed New Year’s Day guests, while Dr. Elizabeth Christian of Philadelphia spent the holiday with relatives. Mrs. N. K. Swanwick has returned home after a Philadelphia visit. Mrs. Michael Ash joined Sunday at Lacey Wilson’s in Wilmington. Miss Mae Deemer of Philadelphia visits cousin Miss Betty Wyatt. Miss Addie Griffin of Denton was a weekend guest of Mrs. Annie Hopkins.
Numerous church notices announce tonight’s Denton M E Church program with Dr F L Hicks and tenor Joseph Vaughn, plus upcoming sermons by Dr Frank Cartnight and Rev Dr E A Sexsmith. Other churches schedule services, Sunday schools, and missionary society gatherings through January 9.
The Health Officer and Health Nurses examine each first grade child in Caroline County Schools to detect defects affecting school progress and physical qualification for strenuous exercise. An orange card lists found defects for parental action and confirmation by a family doctor or dentist.
Household hint by Mrs Ethel M Hunter home economist describes baked beans with cottage ham. Soak 2 pounds dried white beans, add molasses brown sugar onion water salt pork and cottage ham. Cook 8 to 10 hours in cooker kettle inverted rack. Serve beans with sliced ham.
Oliver N Warren presents Slats diary style notes from a child’s Christmas week. Sunday recalls Sandy Clos and gifts imagined in a playful voice. The days follow a kid’s routine with money, cold weather, ice cream, and a small mishap about Jake’s teeth.
A brief catalogue of popular books with print runs and release dates. Cronin’s The Citadel leads with 148000 copies and Gone With the Wind tops sales at 1400000. How to Win Friends and Influence People already reaches 700000. Upcoming titles include First Ace in China by James M Bertram, Winter in April by Jean Nathan, Red Star Over China by Edgar Snow, The Prodigal Parents by Sinclair Lewis, and The Hidden Lincoln by Emanuel Hartz.
Denton area brief with multiple community items. Mentions Frank Baker nearly losing fingers at work by a stove wood saw near Denton. Appointment of Gilbert Hagadone as deputy Eastern Shore Fish Commissioner, salary $60 monthly. County Treasurer reports collecting three quarters of 1912 levy, bridge project on Choptank River and road plans. Various local residents and visitors over holidays, illnesses, travels, and deaths including Edward Stafford, Miss Elizabeth Carter, and Mrs Jane Jordan Marker. New Year’s party noted as enjoyable.
A Denton gathering at Miss Gladys Westerfield residence drew a long guest list from Denton and nearby towns including Helen Bostic Seattle and many local residents. Another Denton host, Miss Anna Roe, entertained friends with about one hundred invitations issued and all attendees reported a good time.
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