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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1938

Page

2

Lingering Influence Fueled Goldsborough’s Congressional Service

The Democrat Messenger notes Tydings and Radcliffe used their influence to support Mr. Goldsborough. Recalling his repeated trips to Washington, the piece argues the exposure created appreciation and resolve to represent his people fully. It advocates his continued service in Congress.

Tydings Radcliffe Goldsborough Washington Congress Democrat Snow Hill

Fourth of July Reflections on Liberty and Democracy

A historical meditation on America’s founding ideals and ongoing struggle for life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It recalls the Declaration of Independence, John Adams, and the enduring value of ballots, homes, churches, and schools in a nation blessed by freedom and civic duty.

John Adams

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION FOR SAFE FIREWORKS

A national warning urges safer Fourth of July celebrations as fireworks cause injuries and hospitalizations. Parents should restrict children from handling explosives, and everyone should follow simple, sensible safety steps to prevent loss of eyes, limbs, or worse.

Goldsborough Again Seeks Congress Seat on Eastern Shore

The Eastern Shore urges Hon. T. Alan Goldsborough to run for Congress rather than a District of Columbia judgeship. The letter extols his knowledge of legislation and influence on committees, noting his work to protect agriculture and seasonal canning industries from the Wage Hour bill and praising his ability and trustworthiness as a representative.

T. Alan Goldsborough Congress Goldsborough District of Columbia Mr. Goldsborough Ocean City War Department National House House Maryland Senate Messrs

PWA Streamlined for High Speed Work Across Northeast

Reg Reg ional PWA Director Colonel M E Gilmore outlined the streamlined 1938 Public Works Administration program for the northeastern states including Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania New Jersey New York and six New England states. He said the first allotments will fund projects delayed by lack of funds and bids will be sought immediately.

Public Works Administration Congress PWA M. E. Gilmore Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania New Jersey New York New England Coleonel Gilmore Gilmore

Banking policy clash widens loans restraint

The dispute between the United States Treasury Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation centers on bank examination practices. Local bankers fear strict loan write offs while Governor Eccles pushes for wider local discretion to back small businesses. Morgenthau argues for a cautious national stance, with the public likely siding with local bankers.

United States Treasury Federal Reserve Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Washington Eccles Federal Reserve Board Utah Morgenthau

Going Farther Faring Worse in Buyer Behavior

Consumers travel long distances to chase bargains incurring high gas costs and wear on cars. Time lost and higher total price often outweigh the home price. Often the same goods can be bought locally for equal or lower cost, making such trips wasteful.

American Legion backs Maryland Baltimore Washington Highway model

Bruce T. Bair announces a formal Maryland Legion resolution urging development of the Baltimore Washington Highway as a National Model of Traffic Safety. Gov. Nice endorses the plan, citing $1.5 billion annual losses to traffic accidents and urging safety education, lighting, and modern design to save lives and reduce injuries on the corridor.

Bruce T. Bair Department of Maryland American Legion Baltimore- Washington Baltimore National Capital Bair Legion Maryland Department of the District of Columbia The Departments the Legion Nice Maryland Highway Safety Planning Council Baltimore-Washington Baltimore County Line District of Columbia Baltimore-Washington Boulevard W.P.A Sgt. Brubaker

Community notes recount visits and gatherings

Mrs. W G Holbrook hosted the Ladies Aid at the Community House with seven visitors, three joining as members. Prizes were won by Mrs. B B Allen, Mrs. FP N Smith, Mrs. Elmer Butler, and Mrs. E M Willey. Rev Ziba Adams and family moved to Vienna for a new posting. Rev Henry Schauer arrived at the parsonage. Various members made trips, hosted events, and some illness noted including Master Alan Moore. Evelyn Adams began work at Royal Oak.

W. G. Holbrook Aresent B. B. Allen FP. N. Smith Elmer Butler E. M. Willey C. J. Chaffinch Frances Bennett T. H. Towers Christian Endeavor J. H. Dandy Calvin Betts Clift Grove F. N. Smith Frank Fountain Clem Meloney GC. V. Clark Clendaniel Frederica, del W. E. Hubbard Parker Barnes Marcus Hook W. G. Helbrook Cambridge Sarah Davis Lewis Washington Alan Moore Evelyn Adams Royal Oak

Adams Cross Roads Social Visits Mention Local Families

Mr and Mrs Fred Payne and Mrs Emma Payne with daughter Mary of Federalsburg spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Earle Robinson and family. Adams and Fountain families shared visits across several evenings with relatives and friends in the area including Thurman Fountain Lynn Taylor Polly Graef and Ethel Wright. Little Gloria Mae Johnson visited relatives Friday and Sunday with her parents.

Fred Payne Emma Payne Mary Federalsburg Earle Robinson Reese Adams Arthur Adams F. W. Fountain Messrs W. S. Hubbard Alpheus Adams Chaptank Thurman Fountain Lynn Taylor Polly Graef Pennsylvania Ethel Wright Rehoboth Fred Fountain Samuel Warrington Gloria Mae Johnson

Miss Mildred Todd Birthday Party In Harmony

Harmony Miss Mildred Todd celebrated her sixteenth birthday with about fifty friends at her home on Friday evening. Music by Raymond Burklew Harvey Engle and Wilbur Engle accompanied games and a pink and blue refreshment table. Gifts were exchanged before departures. Also noted were outings by Harvey Engle and Josephine Quidas and visits by Mr and Mrs Alonzo Christopher of Berlin with Mrs John Christopher.

Mildred Todd Raymond Burklew Harvey Engle Wilbur Engle Miss Todd Josephine Quidas Robert Quidas Ocean City Alonzo Christopher Berlin John Christopher

Local Guests and Visits Noted Around Goldsboro

Goldsboro visitors included Mr and Mrs Roy Brown and son from Philadelphia with the Shively family. Mrs Virgie Cartwright returns home from Dover to Ridgely Miss Virginia Holsinger spent the weekend with Miss Kathyrn Cole. Mildred Shockley of Eastville visited relatives. Ed Clark entertained Pennsylvania kin. T Noble Jarrells cannery busy canning string beans. Mrs Kate Jones hosted several children. Rev F A Holden back from Bible School.

Roy Brown and Son Philadelphia Noble Shively Virgie Cartwright Dover Virginia Holsinger Ridgely Kathyrn Cole Mildred Shockley Eastville Ed. Clark Pennsylvania T. Noble Jarrell Kate Jones F. A. Holden

Explosion kills engineer at Dorchester sawmill. wedding notices

Across Dorchester and nearby towns multiple incidents. Charles Kennedy was killed instantly when a boiler exploded at Frank Rittenhouse’s sawmill near Andrews. Lewis Engle injured. A two mile road from Euston to Wye Mills is planned with concrete and bituminous top. Numerous society items describe marriages and weddings in Denton, Cambridge, and surrounding areas, with details on attire, attendants, and post ceremony travel. Additional local notices include camp meetings, church reopenings, and obituaries, notably Mrs. Julia A. Jewell.

Chmles Kennedy Windy Point Walbot Lewis Engle Frank Rittenhouse Andrews Dorchester Kennedy Rittenhouse Sawyer Euston Wye Mills Miller Clara Beamer Colvin Apartments James A. Moore Queen Anne M. H. Michlster Grace M. E. Church Grace A. Mitten Katherine Sherwood Philadelphia Ethel B. Moore Proom Stewart T. Adams Morgantown Charles Kelley Jenness West Virginia M. Duke Smith Denton A. F. Heather Maple Grove Farm Templeville Baltimore Charles Rambo Cambridge Heather Mr. Rambo Christ Pro Testant Episcopal Church Mildred Lee Wright Levin Philip Skinner Thomas B. Barlow M. B. Sherwood Wilmington Sherwood R. T. Bryan Tuckahoe Neck Elsie Roe Paul Roe Annapolis Washington Robert Fleetwood Robert Townsend Caroll Wilson Centreville Alexander Hardcastle John E. Wilson Susan Saulsbury Winchester W. A. Smith Marydel W. N. Conway E. H. Collins W. F. Corkran G. R. Neese E. H. Derrickson W. E. Habbart Harry Taylor L. E. Barrett W. F. Dawson Leonard White C. T. Wyatt G. L. Hardesty C. W Wesley H. A. G. Westerfield M. E. Church Jewell Elizabeth Dukes Jacob Ghingher Emily Johnson Caleb Johnson Elizabeth Russell John Russell John Voss Burrsville Caroline Lewis Charles W. Collison Melvin E. Wheatley Wesley Churchyard Lewis Miss Cavender

Safer Ways Urged For Fourth Of July Celebrations

Maryland health officials report 295 fireworks injuries last Fourth of July with 217 children injured and one death from a dress catching fire. Firecrackers caused most injuries. Experts urge safer celebrations and safer displays under qualified supervision to prevent punishment and harm.

Maryland R. H. Riley State Department of Health Baltimore City

In Memoriam for Homer S. Hall Musician

In loving memory of our son Homer S. Hall musician who passed away July 1 1931. I miss you in the morning light and at day’s end. I miss your loving ways and voice. Some day I hope to meet you in mansions above. Missed and remembered always Mother Father Brothers and Sisters.

Homer S. Hall

In loving memory of Gootee S Roe

In loving memory of our husband and father Gootee S Roe who died June 30 1936 not dead to us who loved him not lost but gone before he lives with us in memory and will forever more sadly missed by his wife and children.

Gootee S. Roe

Card of Thanks for Sarah Willoughby

We express sincere thanks to all who extended sympathy and assistance in our recent bereavement the death of our mother Sarah Willoughby. Her Children.

Weeklong diary of a child’s week in small town life

A child recounts a week of sermons and interactions with family and neighbors. Sunday praises a preacher, Monday notes government relief issues, Tuesday laments vacation weather and muddy conditions, Wednesday describes a bank withdrawal, Thursday sketches schoolyard plans, Friday warns against risky driving, Saturday reports a new baby at Blisters’ house. The entries reveal humor and social observations in a rural community.

S. S Evry Boddie Jane Elsy Gillemast

In loving memory of Laura Cheezum

A daughter Elizabeth mourns for her mother Laura Cheezum who died June 30 1937. She notes silent mourning and eternal rest in God and recalls the lingering ache of loss a year after her passing.

Laura Cheezum Elizabeth

Country hams shoulders and side meat for sale

L. E. Hinderer of Denton Maryland advertises country hams shoulders and side meat for sale. Local buyer contact details are not provided in the fragment.

L. E. Hinderer Denton

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