04 Jul 1936
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1936
Page
1
A travel styled feature extols the Peninsula as a gateway for sightseeing and history. It highlights Byrd Burton and other explorers, notes air, water, and auto travel along the Eastern Shore, and mentions notable locals, travel bureaus, and grand adventures while urging a summer visit to the Peninsula.
County Commissioners set the levy at 1.07 per 100 dollars for the coming year, with the state levy at 22 cents totaling 1.29. The budget shows detailed line items including Old Age Pensions and a fund for Dependent Children of 1,150.00, plus numerous County expenses and debts totaling 179,326.50 with credits of 20,300.00 against a net 150,026.50. Public schools and county services are funded, and various offices and facilities receive designated amounts.
Rev. C. M. Griffeth urges parishioners to value their own path at Calvary M. E. Church Suthersville Md. He compares the rough ride on the current route to the lure of an easier, better side, and counsels perseverance, resilience, and faithfulness as the sure route to smoother success.
The Journal notes that wedding invitations and announcements are produced with care and efficiency, highlighting the paper’s commitment to quality and timely printing for nuptial notices.
The restored Route Street section over the Williston mill dam was accepted by the State Roads Commission and opened last Tuesday. A 800-foot gap was filled with 12 000 cubic yards of dirt from M Blazejrk’s adjoining property, creating a three mile detour around the chasm. A new seven ton flood gate 7 by 9 feet tops the road over the dam, with a prior gate kept for safety. Final macadam will wait until spring. temporary base to be used this winter. Contract by Waller Paving Co of Salisbury at about 10 000 dollars, with James Brown in charge and Owen S Selby supervising. No autos cross except mail and state cars.
A comparative look at the American system versus Europe, arguing government success by citizen access to luxuries and essentials. It highlights ratios: radios, railways, telephones, autos, electric lighting, and life insurance, noting higher provision in the United States for some goods and services.
Edward notes the 1936 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia endorsing Roosevelt Garner. It reports abolishing the two thirds rule, warnings about the Union party and Al Smith letter, and outlines a flexible platform prioritizing New Deal expansion, farm support, labor protections, antitrust enforcement, and foreign policy neutrality.
Senator Barkley delivers a sharp, stylish attack on Hoover and the Liberty League while praising the New Deal. Senator Robinson falters with a ponderous address. Franklin D. Roosevelt wins renomination, with Garner reappointed for vice presidency. Roosevelt and Garner speak to a vast crowd at Franklin Field, broadcast nationally as the convention closes.
Admiral David G Farra born 1776 linked to naval lore. British R34 completes first airship flight over the Atlantic. Historical notes touch on daring propulsion and early aviation milestones dated 1989.
The Choptank Ladies Aid of the M P Church was pleasantly entertained at the June meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Roland Chambers with good attendance. The July meeting is scheduled for the 7th at the home of Mr and Mrs W F Whiteley and all are urged to attend.
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