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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1938
Page
2
Mary Melvin serves as Vice-President and Secretary for the notice. The document records postal processing as second class main matter at the Denton Maryland Post Office. Published Saturday morning January 15, 1938.
The Ludlow referendum proposal faces sharp opposition in Congress with critics charging misrepresentation. Supporters insist the plan to seek a national plebiscite before any war declaration would anchor a lasting peaceful policy, not a reactive response to the Japan scare, aided by radio to reach the nation in a week.
A column argues that push for a larger army and navy lacks a defined national defense policy. It cites high officials doubting invasion risk, warns of higher taxes and economic strain, and notes England’s rearmament hurting living costs and housing funds. Military spending nears 576 million for 1938 39 amid unemployment fears. The piece urges public attention to defense policy and fiscal impacts.
The piece argues that sit down strikes by capital resemble Andrew Jackson era tactics to coerce the government, tracing methods from Biddle’s bank disputes to today’s holding companies. It asserts the core aim remains limiting government interference to boost profits, while praising progressive reforms as long-term benefits to American prosperity.
Quote attributed to Charles Michelson denounces reactionaries who oppose government acts, arguing they mask selfish profit and privilege as patriotism and social salvation. The piece contends the country has avoided downfall by resisting reforms but remains beholden to powerful entrenched interests.
A Maryland State Game and Fish Protective Association member offers a spring cup for youths aged 10 to 18 who, in winter 1937 38, create the best work in feeding and protecting bob white quail, partridges, ruffed grouse, pheasants and other birds. Instructions cover shelter types lean tos and cov ers, gravel grit, and daily care. Entries should detail accomplishments by April with contact to C Clemson Brown, Baltimore, and the State Game Department for guidance.
A compact devotional note citing Jacob Boehme on remaining in God’s presence within the soul. The message urges steadfast focus on the divine indwelling as the guiding force of life.
A meditative reflection on God's omnipresence. The text contrasts distant throne imagery with the belief that God dwells within and around all beings, citing Psalm 139 and Paul to affirm that life, movement, and existence occur in Him, akin to fish in oceans of Spirit, bright as sunlight.
The Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs launches a Cancer Control Fund Day on January 31 to raise money for radium purchases for the University of Maryland clinic. State chair Mrs. Charles O. Appleman directs the drive with hostesses hosting lunches and teas across clubs while CBC station in College Park airs a 2:30 to 3:00 pm program joining contributors.
State Teachers College at Salisbury plans to enroll more students for the second semester starting Monday January 24 to meet rising demand for elementary teachers. New students may pursue art, botany, economics, English, government, history, hygiene, music, physical education and public speaking, with junior standing possibilities at transfer to the University of Maryland or liberal arts colleges.
Residents gathered for a dinner at Mrs Belle Todd's with John Adams Fred Fountain Earle Robinson Earle Adams Thurman Fountain Glenna Bullock Edna Adams Joy Lee Jones among attendees. A covered dish dinner at the community house January 18 at noon. New officers will preside. Social visits occurred: Earle Adams entertained Charles Johnson and daughter, Thurman Fountain, Wilmer Wilson, Frank Fountain, and C W Adams family were visited by various Adams and Fountain households.
Mrs Lulu Pusey hosted guests for Sunday dinner including Mr and Mrs William Thompson from Berlin Maryland Mr and Mrs Melvin Parker from Ocean City Maryland Mr and Mrs John Pusey from Delmar Delaware and Mr and Mrs Geo Parker from Camden New Jersey in Burrsville
A 17 acre farm near Crouse’s mill sold for 500 dollars. A storm at Tuckahoe Neck damaged a cow shed on B. Frank Richards’ property. Elmer Everet of Washington bought the 20 acre James Climer place for 700 dollars near Burrsville. Thawley’s Sunday School reorganized January 5 1913 with new officers.
Local officials consider completing the Chop Tank Bridge and shelling a Ridgely road from West Denton to Long's schoolhouse. A new pike from Denton to Willow Pond in Tuckahoe Neck is under construction, with more links planned toward Preston Grove and a state highway junction to Denton. The steamer Julia Luckenbach sank after a collision near Tangier gas buoy in Chesapeake Bay, risking fourteen lives including Captain Gilbert and his wife. Eight survivors were pulled from rigging after six hours in a gale.
Oliver N Warren records a boy named Slats describing church goings, a failing sermon, school start up, ice cream money, giggling classmates, a fat preacher, a joke about cremation, and a quick two day break from school just after Christmas with reflections on gifts and interest in the season.
The Orphans' Court for Caroline County met in regular session with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. During the court's absence, on application, letters testamentary on the personal estate of Joseph S. Edwards, deceased, were granted to determined applicant and ordered recorded.
Bond filings and appraisers named for Keller Edwards and Norman Edwards. Letters of administration granted to Helen Roe Hughes for Sallie Roe’s estate. Will for Risdon L. J. Smith to be probated January 18. Reports, inventories, and accounts filed for Henry T. Nuttle, George H. Russell, Margaret Magee, Susan Karcher, Joseph C. Snedeker, George C. Webb, and Charles J. Gallagher estates. Appraisers named S. L. Tribbitt, J. W. Cooper, and others. administration and distribution proceedings noted.
Court orders creditors of Carlton V West or those with claims to property to file claims with vouchers in Caroline County Circuit Court Equity. Deed dated January 13 1938 to J DeWeesa Carter Trustee is referenced. Claims must be filed by April 16 1938, with publication in a Caroline County newspaper weekly for four weeks before February 14 1938.
Order ratifies and confirms the auditor's report unless a contrary showing is made within three weeks. Requires publication in a Caroline County newspaper twice between January 16 and January 24 1938. Clerk: T Clayton Horsey. True Copy Test.
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