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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1949
Page
6
A Department of Commerce estimate shows over 71 percent of money Americans spend on goods and services goes to retail stores. Retailers break production into buyable units, shaping living standards. Chain stores spread high service nationwide, with intense competition driving down net profit per dollar to one to seven cents, lower today than during OPA days.
The piece argues against raising the minimum wage to a high level, noting it is the bare minimum for inept or inexperienced workers. It warns higher pay shifts up the scale, reduces beginner opportunities, fuels inflation, and urges careful analysis before any change.
The Hoover Commission subcommittee led by Ferdinand Eberstadt urges civilian control, reduced waste, and stronger central authority to reform the National Security Establishment. It calls for budget overhaul, closer science planning, and rapid civilian mobilization while preserving service identities and air power, warning absolute security is impossible. It notes current military costs around 15 billion dollars yearly and criticizes lack of cost consciousness across the armed forces.
The Orphans' Court session, led by Chief Judge H. Roland Towers and associates, examined and ordered recorded multiple estates. Administrations granted for James O Eveland and Susie R Turner with bonds, notices to creditors, and reports filed. Saulsbury will admitted to probate with A Orrell Saulsbury and Denton National Bank named executors. Various inventories, releases, and counsel fee petitions noted.
GOLDSBORO Mr and Mrs Ralph Ober hosted a family dinner on Sunday. Wilbur Cortelyou and family visited Mrs Florence Jarrell and Edward Jarrell in Piladelphia area. Private Ralph O Barnes returned to Keesler Field Biloxi after a ten day furlough with Ober grandparents in Wilmington. Martha Williams visited sister Zeigler in Wilmington, who is ill. W J Murphy and E S Martin attended Mrs Sallie Hughes funeral in Hartington last Monday. Louise Milby stayed with Clinton Jarman in Greensboro. Marjorie Williams on the mend from illness. Laura G Hamilton of Hacks Point was an overnight guest of Thomas Ober and wife. Clark Quillen attended the Washington inauguration.
Adam s Cross Roads notes Minnie and Althea Adams of Wilmington spent Friday to Sunday with their sisters Blanche and Edna. Bernice Adams and friend spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Wheatley and family with four tables of Rock on Saturday evening. Charlie Adams of Wilmington gave Jim Adams a Philco radio last Saturday. Blanche Edna and Minnie and Althea Adams visited Harold Adams Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Lewis Butler spent part of last week with his son Marvin Butler and family at Tuckahoe Neck. Mrs. R. H. Walling has been spending several days with her sister Myrtle Hayes and family at Vine Land, New Jersey.
Scoutmaster figures listed include Theodore E. Fletcher Jr of Troop 180, Richard W. Roden of Troop 194, John M. Holt of Troop 218, and Clifford Hammond of Troop 221 plus a new Greensboro Pack led by G. R. Kelley. Sponsored by local churches, schools, and civic groups. Since 1910 Scouting has trained over 15 million boys and strengthens civic welfare.
Milford continues to lead the Mar Del Girls League after a 44 to 21 win over Cecilton while Denton beat Felton 21 to 17. Dover debuts with losses to Felton and Cecilton and prepares to visit Milford as the schedule tightens next week.
Annual drive details show Troop 137 led by Edwin G Watt and E Franklin Statum with Lions sponsorship, plus Troop 139 led by Carlton H Porter and Troop 165 led by Wm Addington with Rotary sponsorship. Troop 171 led by Lofland Slaughter is listed among participating units.
Ridgely elder and former editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate, Mr. Matthews, died on his 100th birthday. He remembered the Civil War, lost a brother, and another brother was a 22‑month Confederate prisoner. He tended a renowned garden replica of Lake Michigan, visited a newsstand daily, and was interred in Ridgely cemetery after a home funeral led by Rev. L. B. Troutman.
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The University of Maryland marks Charter Day with plans for celebration. Early history highlights include General Lafayette’s 1824 honorary Doctor of Laws and Captain Franklin Buchanan’s role in naval education. James Carroll, a 1891 graduate, worked with Walter Reed on yellow fever research and famously allowed a mosquito to bite him.
In memory of my dear wife Bessie E Nichols who passed away January 22 1948. I have lost my soul's companion and day by day I miss her more as I walk through life alone. Aly lips cannot tell how much I miss her. Aly heart cannot tell what to say. God alone knows how I miss her in a home that is lonesome today. James R Nichols Greenwood Del
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