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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1932
Page
2
Eastern Shore residents believe the Euel Lee case is settled with a verdict likely upheld whether a new trial or appeal occurs. They condemn outside influence that shifted the case to another jurisdiction and warn against further publicity from delayed local justice.
The 1931 year is cited as a high water mark for prohibition with twelve major advances. Wet legislation defeated in 44 state legislatures, federal enforcement shown strong, court rulings cited, and major organizations reaffirming support for the Eighteenth Amendment. The President’s commission backs enforcement with all but one dissent, amid pledges for abstinence and anti-prohibition funding claims.
Senator Gere of Oklahoma plans a coast to coast broadcast Sunday January 24 to discuss whether the Constitution has become a mere souvenir amid a growing federal system. He argues Congress has expanded authority, created new bureaus, and piled up spending, risking loss of states’ and people’s powers. The talk, the seventeenth in the Sentinels of the Republic series, airs at 1 p.m. EST.
A brief on money’s germ risk is debunked by two Illinois University experts who report that coins destroy bacteria. The piece notes lingering unease about earning and keeping money and jokes about future advice to ease the anxiety of obtaining cash.
The Fourth Pacific Rotary Conference will study economic and social issues affecting peace in the Orient in Honolulu from June 12 to 15 with delegates from Japan, China, the Philippines, Australia, the United States and other Pacific nations. Honolulu prepares to host more than a thousand Rotarians and wives before the Seattle convention. Sydney Passeall of Pascall's Ltd. will preside at Rotary International's Seattle meeting as the first European president.
A shift in American thought from overseas gospel missions to domestic needs is urged. Churches are urged to address poverty, education, housing, health, and social services at home, with families playing a direct role alongside civic action and organized philanthropy.
TheRotarian reports 1931 flights by American Airways delivering Cortin serum from cows requiring 150 head of cattle for a single day’s treatment. A Buffalo to Chicago leg saved a mother of six with Addison’s disease. An Alaskan pilot crossed a blizzard from Fairbanks to Point Barrow, 600 miles, in five and a half hours.
The text argues for delegating responsibility with clear limits and close performance monitoring. It stresses criticizing notable faults while commending accomplishments, noting a bias where leaders only reproach errors and overlook successes. It advocates balanced feedback to motivate effective work.
Card of Thanks for the kind sympathy and assistance of many friends who remembered us in our sorrow, we extend sincere thanks from Edward Hoffman and family.
The piece surveys Democratic tariff plans and President Hoover's likely veto risk, tracing power over rates from Fordney McCumber to Hoover and the Tariff Commission. It notes disarmament activity in January with a large Belasco Theatre meeting, Legion officer testimony, and calls for U.S. leadership at the conference. It also cites the 1931 League of Nations’ aid efforts in Liberia and China.
A 1931 to 1932 review notes League of Nations progress in financing and trade cooperation with an International Agriculture Credit Company and plans for industry credit. It cites road transport conventions, narcotics limits, rural hygiene work, whale protection, and debates on calendars. France faces alien worker pressures amid rising unemployment. scholarships link France with Japan including Tokyo and Kansai programs. Yale News shows limited student support for compulsory military training, disarmament, and World Court adherence.
A daughter notes ten years since father P. Wright Sullivan died February 25 1922 and three years since mother died January 15 1929. She recalls their suffering and faith, with lines of remembrance about missing them yet keeping them close in memory and heart.
In loving remembrance a mother recalls the loss of her son William R Marine who departed this life January 20 1919 Thirteen sad years have passed since that day and the heartache remains The verse speaks of silent grief and the hope of meeting him again at the golden gates gone but not forgotten by his loving mother
Twenty five years ago reports include land sale near Fowling Creek, sale of sea Canning Company stake, and ordinations at Apostolic Holiness Union in Cambridge. Numerous marriages occur at Denton and surrounding areas with details of gowns, attendants, and venues. Juror lists for April term of Circuit Court are announced by Judge Adkins with district allocations.
Miss Helen Panek of Baltimore visits Miss Ida Mae Roche in Greensboro. Miss Anne Wieneke weekends with Miss Bertha Miller. Mr and Mrs John Jarvis travel to Philadelphia on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Medford Price spend the weekend at Barclay.
A saying counsels that life loses sparkle if everyone waits to buy only when affordable. The remark frames prudent spending as a spur to activity and progress, urging cautious but steady commerce.
Local notice lists Reese Theatre Harrington show lineup for the week. Frankenstein with Colertone effects is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday January 27 and 28. Other attractions include 24 Hours with Clive Brook Kay Francis and Miriam Hopkins and a Ruth Chatterton feature Once A Lady plus a Family Variety Show and a Tom Thumb Wedding vaudeville act.
Choptank The Twentieth Century Club and visitors were entertained on the 13th at Mrs. Florence Dean's home. Officers remain for 1932 with Mrs. W. R. Dulin as president and Mrs. Gilbert Lane as secretary treasurer. Next meeting is a demonstration at Archie Spies home on the 27th. The Ladies' Aid of the M. P. Church met February 6 at the Blades home. February 2 meeting planned at the same place.
Funeral line crafts a memory poem for Nancy Ann Hoffman who died January 15, 1932. The verse praises her serenity strength faith and eternal peace and notes the family’s enduring love beyond death. The obituary voice emphasizes spiritual purification and heavenly reward.
Obituary style verse recounts the death of Alice B Jones on January 18 1926. It reflects on loss and heavenly reunion with lines about loved ones guiding souls to rest and the hope of eternal peace. The poem mentions sisters Ella and Carrie and ends with a line about wavering spirits.
Ridgely residents and visitors are listed with trips to Wilmington Dover Greensbor o Oxford Cambridge and Baltimore. People include Ashcraft Slaughter Habbart Turner Wood Grif fin Fesmeyer Seward Raleigh Cahall Dean Lane Swing Brumbaugh Pearsaul and others as they visit relatives attend church and attend banquets and funerals.
Smithson Homemakers Club met Wednesday with members Mrs H Shivery Mrs A Prager Mrs C L Perry Mrs A Worm Mrs F Quidas Mrs A R Willoughby Mrs W S McCarty Mrs G McWilliams Mrs J Worm Mrs H Mundt Mrs A Willoughby and Mrs H Cole plus visitors Mrs Parrott Mrs Todd and Mrs Nuttle assisting. Quidas gave a dried fruits demonstration. Next meeting February 3. Several couples visited relatives over the weekend including Mr and Mrs C L Perry with Mrs Perry's parents in Bridgeville Del and others with local hosts.
Adams Cross Roads residents from Federalsburg and surrounding areas visit Wilmington and Philadelphia. Families including EF W Brown Grace Adams Blanche Adams Edna Adams and Johnsons share social visits. gatherings feature a turkey dinner hosted by Blaine Bullock and others in Federalsburg and nearby towns. Local notices also mention Bloomery Aid planning, and Jean Scott visiting relatives in Federalsburg.
The American Corner Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Lulu Beauchamp’s home on Wednesday January 13. Seven members and one visitor attended after the president called the meeting to order. A pleasant time was spent with fruit salad saltines coffee apples and candy served by the hostess. The group adjourned and the Aid was invited to meet with Mrs. Lydia Nichols in February. Visitors included Mr. G L Griffith Mr and Mrs Olaf Smith and children at the home of Mr and Mrs George Morgan in Denton on Sunday evening. Mr Irvin Trice sustained bruises from a fall while fixing a radio aerial. Mr and Mrs Francis Trice visited with Mr and Mrs Wesley Towers on Sunday afternoon.
Margaret R. Cole as administratrix of Elmer A. Cole deceased presented a partial account of the sales of the personal estate of the deceased.
A humor column recounts weekly diary fragments from Slats noting busybodies, petty digs, and misadventures. Entries span Friday to Thursday with quips about surgeries, Christmas gifts, engagements, a newspaper foreman, Depression era anxieties, a party kiss scare, and unspecified grooming concerns.
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