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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1933
Page
2
Published every Saturday by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin F Johnson as President and Treasurer and Mary Melvin as Vice President and Secretary. Entered at the Denton Maryland Post Office as second class mail matter. July 1, 1933 is the issue date.
The piece recalls Independence Day hazards with fireworks, swimming, and driving dangers, citing past fatalities and injuries. It cites AP figures and surveys, urges safe preparation and behavior, and hosts the National Bureau guidance urging caution, safe driving, careful swimming, and restraint with fireworks. It ends with a slogan praising a safe Fourth.
A historical column argues against dangerous firecracker use while noting that Fourth of July enthusiasm often disturbs the elderly and nervous, urging supervision of children and safer celebrations. It recalls past injuries but defends harmless fireworks with careful handling.
Denton Maryland hosted the One Hundred and Fifth Session of the Maryland Annual Conference. The town, population around two thousand at Chop Tank River, impressed visitors with hospitality and well maintained streets, homes, and a central courthouse square. The Denton church, established 1897, showcased a modern Sunday School and a renovated dining room in a community effort. Local editor notes warm reception, ample meals, and strong fellowship during the conference events.
Commissioner E Austin Baughman of the Motor Vehicles department urges operators to cease bullying maneuvers in traffic. The appeal accompanies Courtesy Week scheduled from July 1 to July 7 as his office promotes safer driving practices.
The Maryland Conference session closed amid warm tributes as ten ministers retired, Westminster Seminary sent six students, and leaders urged continued faith amid economic strain. Dr. Oscar M. Buck spoke on world missions, while a Weather Bureau beacon at Chicago highlighted weather study. Economic gains in May sparked cautious optimism across commerce, finance, and construction sectors.
In January February and March 1930 the A A P A reports 188 840 in receipts with 84 percent from four states Delaware New York Pennsylvania Illinois seven men supplied 60 of funds totaling 166 154 and seven individuals including the Du Ponts Raskob Sabin Crane and James contributed 107 500. The president’s salary was 25 000 paid by Harkness Sabin Raskob DuPonts and Lamont. The lobby circulated propaganda via 700 800 creators and de Munn of the International League of Adversaries of Prohibition boasted of a hundred million supporters and vast funds. Lamar Pickett.
The Weather Bureau in Washington advised farmers of frost, winds, and upcoming conditions while ships faced fogs and storms. Daily reports appeared in newspapers and bulletins, yet locals clung to simple notes of heat or chill, tracing forecasts from bone aches to moon signs and animal noises. C A Don- began noting how people tracked weather a century ago.
The Commissioner cites rude pedestrians and calls the most discourteous drivers dangerous and obnoxious. Colonel Baughman notes such motorists are numerous and harm public safety. The campaign seeks to refocus drivers on courteous behavior to reduce traffic hazards.
The piece, quoting Secretary Wallace, notes that world trade barriers harm American agriculture. It cites 1920-1982 restrictions reducing tobacco exports by 100 million tons or more, with sugar and wheat hit hard. Tariffs and embargoes ripple through workers, farm hands, and bankers, stressing the need for World Economic Conference action.
An editorial quote from Burlington Free Press argues private capital should not be driven out by government competition. It warns that ongoing interference reduces tax revenue and risks economic ruin, urging no middle ground on the issue. The piece cites Muscle Shoals bills as inspiration and suggests displaying the stance in legislatures nationwide.
A civic exhortation urges every citizen to back their city, cooperate, and invest locally. It stresses faith in the home city, weighs past mistakes, and warns that progress comes from active effort, not idle waiting. Keep awake, push ahead, and build the city together.
Quote from Clarence True Wilson criticizes liquor traffic for flouting laws from youth sales to Sunday carousing. He argues organized ruin of Sabbath and social order, contending law violations predate the Eighteenth Amendment and persist today. He asserts overall lawlessness remains lower now than in much of American history.
The piece explains how cordial public friendliness by proprietors and salespeople builds business. Some staff ignore noncustomers, while others are genial to all townsfolk, creating a strong community impression. In Denton stores this welcoming spirit is credited with boosting local trade.
Adams Cross Roads reports entertainments and visits from Mrs. Sam Graham and Norma Lee Evans of near Salisbury, Mrs. Blaine Bullock and Mrs. John Adams at Rural Women's Short Course in College Park, and Herman Fountain attending a national camp in Washington. Residents join 4-H events in Newark, Del, and Wilmington visitor flights. Taxpayers list jurors for October term, and Denton to build a two story brick store by James H. Nichols with extensive floor space and new waiting room.
Farmers learn of the Emergency Farm Mortgage Act provisions from Chas. S. Jackson of the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore. Over five years starting July 11, borrowers through national farm loan associations pay 4 percent interest, with new loans at 5 percent then reduced to 4.4 percent until July 1938, while direct-bank loans stay higher. Borrowers must purchase stock equal to 5 percent of their loan, and principal payments may be halted through July 12, 1938 if interest and other obligations are current. The act allows up to 2 billion dollars in bonds over two years at up to 4 percent interest, guaranteed by the United States, exchangeable for first farm mortgages under certain value limits. Mortgages exchanged or purchased will carry the reduced rate and allow interest-only payments for the five-year period.
Uncle Ed chides modern gadgets and progress while praising horse power and nature. He argues humans chase new ideas but true efficiency lies in traditional farming wisdom and smart use of waste. The piece ends with a farmerly note urging readers to watch for weekly specials from M. K. Newnam.
Friday through Thursday diary style notes recount Emmys plans for the World’s Fair in Chicago and a Brigg family breakfast, music, and quarrels. Mr Clung’s petty theft, a dangerous optimism about travel, and long married life memories mark a bustling week. Effy Blunt reads biographies, Ant Emmy doubts telegraphing flowers, and Ankel Hen wins a Grange prize for old fashioned ways.
An orderly family trip to Chicago near the Century of Progress is outlined with each member handling a phase. Father Briggs manages the car and camping gear while Tom Jr and Dot pack, Bil runs errands, and Mother Briggs plans meals for en route. They rent a cabin to save costs and visit the fair, with meals prepared at the cabin and lunches at downtown restaurants. Menu samples include tomato juice and scrambled eggs for breakfast, and broiled steak sandwiches for supper. The second day’s meals feature oranges, French toast, and ham. a dessert recipe for chocolate whirls is provided with step by step instructions.
Maryland records show 156 tetanus cases in five years ending 1932 with 100 deaths, mostly from dirty wounds during fireworks and blank cartridges. Health officials urge prompt tetanus anti toxin, wound cleansing, and hospital treatment, noting free toxin for counties and priced doses for advanced cases. A separate note profiles Miss Laura Richardson, new Temple University education degree holder and student leader. The piece ends with a Goldsmith quote about self respect.
Vernon the 18th birthday of Billie Coverdale eldest son of Mr and Mrs Nelson Coverdale was observed at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Coverdale. A family dinner and other features were enjoyed. Alfred Hopkins won first prize a Bible for meritorious work for Union Corner M P Church. Esther Rebecca Miller will teach Spanish and Music in Philadelphia. Harry Sullivan named bus mail driver on the Denton Easton route starting July. Wheat yield down due to heavy rains while in blossom. Elmer Draper and family of Philadelphia visited B C Draper family. Mr Redden visiting Snow Hill Md attended his father’s funeral.
Dentonia presents a red hot show featuring Bill Boyd and Wynne Gibson in Emergency Call with thrilling action. The program includes authentic fight pictures of Schmelling vs Baer from Yankee Stadium ringside, presented by ex heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. Pathe News supplies the feature with no advance in prices for June 390 j and July 1st. Laurel & Hardy comedy, Bosco Cartoon, and Organlogue cap the program. Closed Mondays and Thursdays in July and August.
Preston Church holds Sunday worship at 7:45 p m with the subject The Kingdoms of this World, the Kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ from Rev 11 15 Epiphany Mission Preston offers Sunday School at 10:00 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11:00 a m, inviting parishioners to attend.
Nelson Richards Jr returns from Baltimore after a grandmother visit. The Junior League hosts a Tuesday night weenie roast at Ben Colvin Farm. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mitchell and Mrs. Mancha visit Easton last Sunday. Miss Virginia Holsinger is out after six weeks illness with rheumatic fever. Margaret Lee of Millington is guest of Mrs. Westcott Porter this week. Mrs. D. Thompson Swing spends two weeks at Rehoboth.
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