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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1931
Page
2
The piece urges Americans to pursue ambition for a prosperous 1931, highlighting vast resources and industrial progress. It warns against socialism and a growing bureaucracy, stressing vigilance by voters to prevent government overreach. It stresses international cooperation and mass trade as keys to national and global progress.
The year 1931 is defined by the slogan United We Stand echoed in speeches and columns. The piece notes global interdependence from bread to politics, stressing Balkans safety and shared fate among Austria Germany Poland and mid Europe amid rising tensions.
A long reflective forecast urging unity to meet 1931’s tariff, labor, taxation issues while warning that division could undo civilization. It highlights cooperation among nations, Kellogg Pact, World Court, and Pan American treaties as paths to peace and progress. It also notes Turkey's literacy gains, women’s voting, and Australia health efforts alongside warnings about armament costs.
Rome C Stephenson president of the American Bankers Association urges optimism in Rotarian Magazine forecasting banks remain ready to support a recovery. He notes prior stock boom financed outside banks, October 1980 brokers loans drop, and asserts bankers will provide credit for prudent business expansion when revival comes. Confidence and liquidity underpin the upturn.
The paragraph surveys Turkish reforms from land routes to a sweeping shift in state and religion. It notes abolition of the Sultanate and Caliphate, transfer of capital, revised laws governing foreigners, end of religious orders including the Dervishes, and Islam losing status as state religion. It highlights education reform replacing Arabic script with Latin letters.
Vaudeville returns to the Maryland Theatre Baltimore with Irene Bordoni as headliner for a two day bill starting Monday January 12. The program features Janette Hackett Tempo Moderne, Ventriloquists King and Queen, Roy Rogers My Booze-Ompal, Doro thea and Helen Blossom, Cardini, Eno Troupe, Marie Starner and more with daily matinees.
A heartfelt In Memoriam tribute for Mrs. George W. Towers who passed away January 12 1930. The verse speaks of enduring grief, heavenly reward, and eternal love from her husband and children. It notes the annual January remembrance and the decaying flowers as a symbol of lasting love.
Ridgely The Community Club will meet next Monday at two o clock at the local fire house. Mr and Mrs James Smith are both reported suffering from grippe with symptoms not specified.
Twenty five years ago notes from The Journal detail new local posts, bank openings, taxes, farms, weddings, deaths, and social events. It records Alva B. Todd named postmaster at Fowling Creek, a Galena bank opening with E A Scott president, and Richard S Wallis cashier. Also cited are religious services, a Christmas social, the Provident Savings Bank in Preston declaring ten percent dividend, and several weddings, illnesses, and travels among local families and visitors.
Rev. R. L. Tawes and Rev. L. B. Matthews attended a preachers' meeting in Chestertown on Monday. Carroll Meredith departed for Annapolis on Tuesday to assume duties in the House of Delegates. Hiram Gossford spent the week with his sister in Winchester.
Albert Spalding, praised by critics in Europe and America as a premier violinist, will appear as an Atwater Kent artist for the sixth season on Sunday evening January 11. The program features a diverse violin solo recital with the Atwater Kent Concert Orchestra and Andre Benoist on piano, including classics and modern works plus one of Spalding’s own arrangements.
The Capital Theatre opens the week with Morocco starring Marlene Dietrich making her debut, plus Coast to Coast in 48 Hours and Into Morocco. Wednesday and Thursday feature Norma Talmadge in DuBarry Woman of Passion with Farnum return, and Lauren and Hardy in Another Fine Mess. Friday and Saturday show Joe Cook in Rain or Shine, Mickeys Bargain with Mickey and pals.
Ross Farquar writes Slats Diary detailing a week of coastal Smuggling concerns pressures on government and a comic Sunday school incident. Entries cover marriage quarrels basket ball plans school jokes and a new girl lacking humor with playful mischief from friends.
A special meeting chaired by vice president Mrs Horace Robinson elected officers led by President Mrs Elmer Robinson and announced a January 20 appreciation program by Mrs Sidney Collins. The report lists numerous local moves, social events at Bloomery M E Church, Christmas and New Year gatherings, a funeral, illnesses, and a revival starting January 11.
In Bethesda M E Church of Snow Hill around 1850 Gabriel Friend, a respected colored lay preacher, was ordained to preach the Gospel, the first such honor for a colored man in the area. The ceremony drew a notable mix of white and colored congregants including local Webb and King families and other prosperous landowners, all devout Methodists. Friend, tall and pale, preached annually to whites before becoming Reverend. his last sermon in 1868 drew wide admiration. He lived on a Farm in Fraziers Neck and died June 19, 1869, with his funeral at Marshy Creek drawing mass turnout from white and colored communities. (To be continued next week)
Harmony Mr and Mrs Hanson Todd hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Webster Todd and others. Otto W Steenken announces the marriage of Marguerite Mary to Herbert Richard McNeal on January 3. Berlin Maryland visitors Mr and Mrs Alonzo Christopher spent time with John and Mrs Christopher. Clarence Wright and children Evelyn and Cannon visited Horace Willey in Milford Delaware. Blanche Kelley and children returned from Baltimore and Wilmington. R R Deen visited Wesley Butler in Easton. Carrie Collins visiting Elsie Fishell in Chestnut Grove. Norman Wright visiting A D Ivins’ family. W D Briscoe hosted friends from Wilmington for the weekend. Pearl Willis spent Christmas with Willis family.
Hon. R. W. Dunlap outlined two key factors for poultry progress at the National Poultry Congress: per capita consumption and efficiency in production. US egg consumption runs about 18 dozen per person versus Canada’s 30.6. improvements in egg quality and graded marketing, plus better breeding and feeding, will lift profits. Editor O. W. Hawke adds that investing in well bred chicks and quality eggs sustains profitability.
Fall plowing is practical and desirable for growing peas on most soils except light types which leach and blow easily. Light soils should be plowed in late winter or early spring for better results. Well prepared land yields show outstanding gains.
Over three years at Ridgely Station, an 8-3-4 fertilizer mix totaling 1000 lbs produced the highest asparagus yield. The blend contains 400 Nitrogen, 20% Acid Phosphate, 400 Potassium, applied after the closing season. Club demonstrations begin January with topics on laundering and wardrobe care across ten Caroline county home makers clubs.
Hobbs friends joined Mr and Mrs J A Billings for their 46th wedding anniversary at daughter Mrs F N Smith’s home on Monday evening last week. Ice cream cake and candy were served and many presents given. Ladies Aid met at the parsonage Wednesday evening and donated to the pastor and wife. Miss Helen Towers returned to Chestertown Sunday after holidays with her parents. Mrs M Merriken to lead Christian Endeavor service tomorrow night. Mr H B Gale installed electric lights at Louis Butler home this week. Miss Mary Butler returned to her school after holidays at home.
Choptank The Twentieth Century Community Club enjoyed a December 30 gathering at the Cheezum residence, known as the home of teachers. Four teaching daughters and a college‑bound son helped serve guests. Proceeds from sweater bags were satisfactory and the project will resume in 1931. Officers remained: President W. R. Dulin, Vice President E. V. Lane, Secretary Treasurer Gilbert Lane, Secretary Parliaman E. V. Lane. Next meeting set for January 14 at the Perry home.
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