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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1938
Page
6
The Saturday morning issue notes Melvin and Johnson, Inc., publishers, with Denton Journal on page six dated July 2 1938. Financial terms or specific events are not detailed in the readable text. The notice serves as masthead advertising for the publishing company and newspaper.
Humid week with cloudiness and cooler spells early, then warmth midweek. Rain showers and thunder occurred across counties with above normal mean temperatures and below normal sunshine. Crops show good to excellent growth. wheat, rye, oats, barley, and potatoes reach harvest in various regions. corn and tomato crops advancing. fruit trees developing with early varieties ripening. notable damage to young tobacco and tomato plants near Benedict. JOHN R. WEEKS.
Smith Ballew teams with Lou Gehrig in Rawhide as a western comedy romance at Dentonia Theatre on July 2 starring the Yankee slugger in a six gun swap. Jane Withers appears in Rascals July 4 and 5 while Laurel and Hardy headline Swiss Miss on July 6 in a Denton program.
An essay argues that Christ’s presence is real even when not perceived by the senses. It compares unseen atmospheres to radio waves, stating the Infinite God fills space but is only detected through Spirituality and faith. With the Spirit’s opening, belief makes God seem visible.
Weather disruptions shift a week of baseball with multiple postponements. Wednesday results show Federalsburg and Cambridge wins while Salisbury routs Pocomoke and Easton tops Dover. Thursday action includes Salisbury and Easton victories as Federalsburg drops to Easton.
The Vienna Boys Choir, ages eight to ten, with two dozen members, will provide vocal background in Universal’s Mad About Music starring Deanna Durbin. They will not appear on screen. three showings, July 4 5 6 at the Ridgely Theatre, each at 8 pm. The choir, over four centuries old, has sung for European monarchs and popes and is billed as the world’s most famous boys choir.
Rental notice for a Denton dwelling at 8th and Market with all modern conveniences and garage. Possession at once. Rent reasonable. Key available at F. W. Cooper's on 8th and Market streets.
A Denton newspaper notes the shift from deadly Fourth of July celebrations to a safe and sane observance. It recalls past injuries from fireworks and praises picnics speeches and joy with safer treats, stressing safety and family happiness as the main outcome.
A tease announces the sensational new comic Big Top in the Journal series. The short notice invites readers to watch for its study and upcoming appearance, highlighting the breakneck excitement of the act.
Baseball roundup notes that the Cleveland Indians defeated the Baltimore Orioles while the Oakland A’s slipped in the standings. The page lists recent scores across regional games including Cambridge Federalsburg Centreville Dover Easton Salisbury Pocomoke Milford and ongoing manager speculation about a Dover playing role to replace Wes Kingdon.
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