Protest urged to save Maryland and Delaware Seacoast Railroad
An advertisement warns readers that the Maryland and Delaware Seacoast Railroad has petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to abandon the line from West Denton Maryland to Lewes Delaware. The piece urges Denton area residents and patrons along the route to organize a protest, arguing freight needs and local reliance would suffer if service ends.
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Journal today
Maryland and Delaware Seacoast Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
West Denton
Lewes
Del
Atlantic Ocean
Denton
Love Point
Ellsendale
Berlin
Ocean City
Queen Anne
Easton
Salisbury
Pennsylvania
Methodism's Great Year on Delmarva in 1934
The piece traces Methodism onset in North America from 1729 in England to Ireland and America, noting the 1934 Sesquicentennial across Delmarva. It highlights Wesleyan origins, early American preachers, 15,000 members, 80 traveling preachers, and the shift after independence with Asbury and Coke shaping church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Del-Mar-Va
Canada
Gulf
Atlantic
Pacific
Delaware
Chesapeake
Del-Mar- Va
John Wesley
Oxford University
England
Charles Wesley
Church of England
America
Great Britain
United States
Wesley
Thomas Coke
Francis Asbury
Methodism Began in America with 1784 Conference
The first meeting of Dr. Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury at Barratt's Chapel Delaware in November 1784 organized Methodist societies in America. Preachers met at Lovely Lane Chapel December 24 1784, forming the Methodist Episcopal Church and electing Asbury and Coke as Superintendents. The piece notes the 150th anniversary and outlines Methodism’s growth and institutions across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Methodist Episcopal Church
Francis Asbury
Thomas Coke
Ireland
Friends
Atlantic
Pacific
Economic Highlights of Congress Forecast
Short, brisk economic forecast notes the Roosevelt administration maintaining a strong honeymoon with Congress. It warns of budget battles ahead over tax cuts and large appropriations, with debt rising toward war-time levels and plans to raise 10 billion dollars via bonds or inflation. It cites Roosevelt's broad popularity and cautious Republican stances shaping the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
marigin
loe j
house
Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Federal Farm Land Bank
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Tax Fight Looms As Banks Weigh Federal Insurance
The piece notes looming tax conflicts as President pursues higher revenue and industrial stability. It cites a federal deposit guarantee covering 2,500 and smaller deposits, with checks totaling about 100 million dollars. About 8,000 of 9,000 non member banks showed interest, while Massachusetts banks stayed away and New Hampshire officials advised against joining due to costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Babe Ruth Launches Radio Drives for Youth Sports
Washington praises Babe Ruth for starting Babe Ruth Boys Clubs through radio to revive youth interest in sports and healthy living. He plans weekly autographs and gear, plus a training camp for fifty members next spring, positioning Ruth as a leading public figure guiding youth activity.
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Washington
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth Boys Clubs
Babe
Ruth
Nation weighs tax relief by ending federal gasoline levy
Washington debate heats over removing the federal tax on motor fuel due to run to June 30, 1935. Governors and state officials urge immediate repeal as lengthy tax resistance fades with recovery. Bills in Senate and House seek early termination and praise the move as a major relief besides income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Senate Finance
Ways and Means
Singing in the Streets as Roose velts Remonetizes Silver
Time reports Roosevelts remonetization of silver brings Western optimism with singing in the streets. Policy promises payroll growth, reopened factories, revived trade, and lifted depression clouds for merchants, farmers, and professionals. Senator Pittman predicts world silver at 64.5 cents, US buying power up 50 percent, and higher exchange values boosting global trade and mining prosperity.
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Colorado
Nevada
Roosevelt
Pittman
United States
China
India
Mexico
South America
The Modern Small Home A Vision Of Future Housing
The small home of the future will differ greatly from today offering moderate prices and modern conveniences with strong fire wind and disaster protection. It aims for low initial cost depreciation and maintenance with long-term economy. For four to five thousand dollars distinctive homes with these features will be possible amid a coming residential building boom.
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America
Editorial Notes on the 1933 Date in History
In a Business Week editorial the piece reviews America’s 1933 economic low, the holiday metaphor, and a wartime revival. It highlights two beliefs: curb unbridled greed and ensure broad prosperity through fair wages and shared growth. It notes NRA roots and a “Do Something About It” thrust, while contrasting New Deal gains with GOP skepticism and social trends in weddings and consumer life.
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Business Week
America
NRA
Starkey, Adams, Towers guests tide through town social list
Mr Isaac Starkey visits Atlantic City sons Dr T E and Mr Roland Starkey while Roland spends days in Florida. Mrs Blanche Adams and Misses Edna Grace Adams and Ola Scott were guests of Mrs L H Thomas. Judge and Mrs C Harvey Towers and children Evelyn and Benson were guests of Mr and Mrs B B Allen. Mrs T H Towers leads Christian Endeavor on the topic Getting Along with Others.
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Isaac Starkey
T. E
Roland Starkey
Atlantic City
Florida
Blanche Adams
Edna and Grace Adams
Ola Scott
L. H. Thomas
C. Harvey Towers
Evelyn and
Benson
B. B. Allen
T. H. Towers
Christian Endeavor service
Harlan Blades
G. L. Blades
Burrsville
J. A. Billings
Sherman Hubbard
J. F. Sutherlan
Bowers’ Beach
Marvin G. Davis
Morrisville
Louis Butler
Celeste Y. Clark
Baltimore
Kirwin Smith
F. N. Smith
Preston Abbott
Dover
GC. V. Clark
Hobbs
J. H. Edgell
Twenty Five Years Ago Denton area notes and marriages
Twenty five years ago in Denton area news include Keefer resuming management at Spring Mills near Denton and Roe moving lumber for a new corner dwelling. The Pine Bluff Sanatorium at Salisbury opens mid January for tuberculosis care on the Eastern Shore. Denton commissioners discuss electric lighting franchise for Garey mill stream power. Garey aims to light Greensboro. Many local residents and visitors are listed with social events, travels, and marriages.
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W. S. Keefer
Spring Mills
Denton
Harry A. Roe
Fifth avenue
Randolph street
J. W. Perry
James G. Redden
Pine Bluff
Salisbury
Wicomico river
Com' smissioners
electric lighting and power
Thomas F. Garey
Garey
Garey mill
Greensboro
Lizzie Jenkins
Federalsourg
William H. Hollis
Velma Hollis
Preston
Milton Cox
Amarilla
Tex
Somers Blake
Fred R. Owens
T. Fred Towers
W. Carrollee
Henry Wilson
office
the
Register of Wills
Clinton Cook
Edward C., Wright
M. Ella Anthony
Baltimore
Marjory Neighbors
Centreville
Elizabeth Melvin
Hillsboro
Sarah Jones
Philadelphia
Thomas R. Green
William E. Roe
W. O. Ledman
C. Roe
Easton
James Neighbors
C. Leslie Walls
Jessie Crouse
John H. Horsey
Georgia
Florida
Lena Garey
Milford
Denton National Bank
Charles W. Hobbs
Harvey L. Cooper
Thomas B. Sparklin
J. Dukes Downes
Wm. H. Deen
A. R. Wright
T. C. West
T. W. Jones
Harry §. Dailey
Peoples Bank
Joseph H. Bernard
A. W. Sisk
Robert Jarrell
Thomas L. Day
F. P. Covey
HH. T. Nuttle
W. C. Todd
Paul Holsinger
Albert G. Towers
H. C. Hobbs
B. F. Jackson
J. H. Nichols
Union Grove
James Cox
Charles Kelley
Dora May Cox
George W. Kelley Jr
W. A. Sites
Lohengrin
near Grove
George W. Kelley
Harlan C. Harrington
Evelyn Dill
St. Paul’s M. E
mar
John H. Beauchamp
John T. Clark
John F. Stevenson
Harry A. Harrington
Edgar Dill
L. M. Dill
John C. Harrington
Boon Park
Pippin Died After Dramatic Play Poisoning in Marydel
Charles L. Pippin of Marydel died after reportedly ingesting poison during a New Year’s stage scene in which he drank raspberry vinegar. Coroner William G. Smith led an inquest jury that returned a verdict of death from poison of unknown kind. Dr. H. E. Evans treated him, and Pippin lingered between life and death before passing away in Elkton. Funeral services were held with multiple local clergymen officiating and many youths who performed in the play present at the interment.
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Marydel
Pippin
H. E. Evans
William G. Smith
C. P. Jump
T. E. Heather
D.W. Hutchins
John M. Smith
M. V. B. Heather
James E. Stafford
John W. Shellbrooks
Willington Heather
E. H. Morris
J. N. Dennison
James H. Scotton
W. J. Morgan
Elk' ton
Evans
EB. H. Derrickson
Charles L. Pippin
Elkton
T. C. Smoot
Chesapeake City
E. H. Collins
Betterton
Louis E. Barrett
State health pushes sewer upgrades under CWA drive
Dr. R H Riley announces statewide sanitary improvements funded by federal grants. Towns expand sewerage and isolated homes install sanitary toilets to prevent typhoid, diarrhea, and dysentery, with guidance from the State Health Dept and Public Health Service. Carrier germs from discharges threaten water, milk, and food, making sanitation vital. projects provide jobs and reduce disease risk across counties.
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R. H. Riley
State Department of Health
CWA
U. S. Public Health Service
Riscy
jtd
Friday to Sunday notes and a railroad calendar feature
A quirky weekly diary lists daily misadventures including Ant Emmys and a cousin, with humor about singing, tuby, marriage asks, and a train caller. It spans Monday to Thursday with pranks, welfare complaints, and a church prayer moment. The piece ends introducing the Pennsylvania Railroad 1934 calendar A New Day painted by Grif Teller and a greeting letter from Walter S. Franklin about progress and service.
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Ant Emmys
Ant Emmy
Clem Messner
jakes
clames
enny buddy
Munday
Chismas
Wensday
Lafe Twils
mitcy
dickens
ole Mr. Clutch
Pennsylvania Railroad
east
west
Walter S. Franklin
Grif Teller
Union Pacific Commemorates New Passenger Train Progress
The Union Pacific advances its high speed lightweight streamlined passenger train with its aluminum alloy lucky piece. One million pieces will be distributed to editors, schools, and visitors as the January completion marks a transportation milestone. E C Schmidt thanks recipients for their interest and support.
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Union Pacific
In Memoriam for Minnie L. Greenlee
In memory of Mrs Minnie L Greenlee who departed this life January 16 1933 God saw when footsteps faltered and listened for complaint She was given rest and green pastures and sweet sleep Sadly missed by Bertha Shewbrooks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie L. Greenlee
Bertha Shewbrooks
Ridgely Woman Confined by Severe Cold at Home
Ridgely Mrs. Leonard Dean has been confined to the house for two weeks with a severe cold. Miss Catherine Wright of Easton visited her sister Mrs. Walter Mitchell over the weekend. The Willing Workers Sewing Circle plans a supper on Wednesday January 24.
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Ridgely
Leonard Dean
Catherine Wright
Easton
Walter Mitchell
Card of Thanks from Mrs. C. H. Sylvester
I thank everyone for kindness during my husband’s illness and death. Grateful for pallbearers flowers and car services.
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C. H. Sylvester
Oklahoma Cowboys at Ridgely Theatre Friday and Saturday
The Oklahoma Cowboys perform at Ridgely Theatre on Friday and Saturday, January 19 and 20, inviting listeners who heard them on WCAU to see them in person.
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Oklahoma Cowboys
Ridgely Theatre
WCAU
Land sale notice for Holsinger property in Caro line county
John F. Owens as assignee announces sale of a property conveyed to Lloyd E. Holsinger and M Blanche Holsinger by deed dated February 2 1925. The estate includes an eight room frame dwelling with modern heating, a 12 story barn, a 2 car garage, several chicken houses and outbuildings valued as a desirable home. Terms require one third cash now one third in six months and the remainder in twelve months with interest and notes secured by purchaser. Revenue stamps at purchaser’s expense.
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Lloyd E. Holsinger
M. Blanche Holsinger
Harvey L. Cooper
Caroline county
Maryland
Denton
Greensboro
Saulsbury Branch
Holiness Camp Ground
John W. Funk
dee
Harvey L. Cooper and
Liber
FRED R. OWENS
TRGHIVE
Dover Visitors and Local Guests Share Sunday Callers
Henderson Jones and family led a list of Dover guests including Miss Bessie Cohee Lester Clark and Beatrice Jones along with Albert Kiefer of Wilmington and Mr and Mrs Harry Cohee of Chester. Greensboro and Dover visitors, and other Sunday guests from Wilmington Delware Lewes Harrington Goldsboro noted. Delphin Harman is very seriously ill at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilliard Jones
Bessie Cohee
Lester Clark
Dover
Samuel Jones
Willye Sneed
Robert Jones
Beatrice
Albert Kiefer
Wilmington
Harry Cohee
Chester
Susan Jones
Charles Nichols
Greensboro
A. C. Moran
Pearl Jones
John Meredith
Joseph Bryant
William Waite
Lewes
Del
W. E. Stubbs
Harrington
Smithville Turkey Dinner at Clear View Farm
Mr and Mrs S Walter Liden hosted a 3 o clock turkey dinner at Clear View Farm on Sunday. Attendees included W F Liden Charlie Wright Elmer Robinson Norman Thawley Liden and many other Liden family members with several guests.
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S. Walter Liden
Clear View Farm
W. F. Liden
Charlie Wright
Elmer Robinson
E. Norman Thawley
Charlie Liden
Orland Closson
Elbert Liden
Dorsey Nichols
Earle Adams
H. Edward Wheatley
Misses Grace
Liden Thawley
Ruth Liden
Alice eGhineon
Evelyn Liden
Beatrice Closson
Edward
Mary Louise
Wanda Faye Liden
Elmer Robinson,Jr
Shirley Jean Liden
Local Notices of Death and Moves From a 19th Century Ledger
Friends mourn Herman Griffith once near here and note his religious zeal. Families host turkey dinners including Mr. and Mrs. Norman Outten and others. Ben Hopkins suffers an eye injury from a stray bullet shell. William Simpson adds an outbuilding and fence to tenant properties. Philemon Hopkins plans to move to Emma Brown’s farm near White's Church. W C Coverdale entertains kin from Ross' Lane. Richard Collison and family relocate near Dover along with Edward Scott and family.
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Herman Griffith
Norman Outten
J. W. Price
Amanda Melvin
turkey
Ben Hopkins
William Simpson
Philemon Hopkins
Emma Brown
White’s Church
W. C. Coverdale
Ross’ Lane
Richard Collison
Dover
Edward Scott
In sad memory of my dear son William R Marine
In sad but loving memory of my son William R Marine who departed this life January 20 1919. A mother's quiet tribute speaks of love devotion and remembrance in a graveyard scene and gentle flowers. The poem conveys enduring sorrow and affection from a grieving mother.
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William R. Marine
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DENTON SHIPPERS
METHODISM
Journal
Pennsy
E. C. Schmidt
Union Pacific System
Omaha, Nebraska
Henderson
Smithville
Vernon
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