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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1932
Page
4
A youth laments being labeled dissipated by media and adults while pointing to broader social ills. He argues against judging all young people by a few crimes and urges cultivation of individuals before condemnation, inviting readers to Allied Youth Council meetings.
The proposed revenue bill likely balances the budget but risks deepening tax burdens by gasoline and theater levies and higher income taxes. It could push capital into tax free bonds, slowing trade and delaying recovery, underscoring the need for vigilant, ballot-driven tax reduction in the future.
Britain leaving the gold standard spurs a surge of jewelry buyback ads as people sell gold for currency backed by credit. Economists note improved trade, renewed stock interest, and boosted confidence while gold goes to Paris and New York for payment in those nations’ currencies.
A fragmentary line presents Goethe's maxim and garbled accompanying text. It seems part of a literary or quotation item with unclear attribution and no concrete new event or reporting details.
A Journal article urges readers to compare last week’s levy list with the one from twenty-five years ago. It notes County Printing costs were $500 twenty-five years earlier and $400 in 1932, showing no increase, and suggests other items show similar stability or gaps that need addressing.
Editorial notes from Canton discuss hopes that Japan will curb militarists to spare Chinese cities. It quotes views of Wu and Lo Kim Wai on war, peace, and world conflicts, and notes Chinese people feel discouraged about peaceful outcomes. Also covered are Dr. Paul Pearson on Virgin Islands poverty, Ramsay MacDonald routines, Nathan Straus will, and League inquiry into Sino-Japanese tensions. Subscribe for the Journal.
A roundup of local incidents includes injuries from accidents in Easton and Denton, strawberry crops valued around 300000 dollars, long service retirements, weddings, and the formation of The Continental Life Insurance Company with a strong Denton and Chesapeake Bay regional board.
Smithville notes list Mr. and Mrs. Norris Todd and others who spent Sunday and Monday at Rehoboth Beach including families of Clesson Lare Noble and Clevenger among many. Visits to Denton Greenwood and Bloomery Church are noted with several Neal and Lare family members mentioned.
Adams Cross Roads reports the Tower boys defeating Broad Creek on Saturday afternoon but dropping two games to Bridgeville on Sunday. Upcoming games include Nilesville at Power grounds on July 9 and a July 10 trip to Broad Creek with Cambridge Md. and Bridgeville teams using Tower grounds. Also notes social visits and a Bloomery Ladies Aid meeting planned for July 20.
A week of casual diary entries recounts Emmy praising Dr Bunch, Joe Hix seeking ad writing work, a new preacher’s joke, Mrs Wing’s accident with a vibrator, Effie’s new baby, Ma’s bathing suit, Pa sleeping outdoors, and a late night suspicion about a planned prank by the narrator and Jake.
A long list of social visits and guests is recorded across towns including Philadelphia Charleston Townd which show Mrs Alva Dobson Irene Weir and many others hosting or visiting relatives. Notable stops include Owings Baltimore Milford Cambridge Dover Trappe and Rehoboth with numerous family and friend gatherings noted.
Dr. Riley of the State Health Department urges travelers to avoid typhoid by boiling unprotected water, using pasteurized or boiled milk, washing hands before handling food, cleaning vegetables and fruit, screening food from flies, and obtaining a typhoid vaccination within three years. He notes germs spread via sewage contaminated water and carriers, with flies and contaminated foods as major risks.
Mrs E S Martin attended the Oak Hill School annual reunion near Clayton Delaware on July 4. Former teachers and pupils gathered despite unfavorable weather for songs, addresses, and a picnic style lunch. Original songs were by Mrs M W Cannon and school history by J W Lattomus. Messages from teachers and pupils followed with remarks by several guests.
Mrs. QO. J. Chaffinch led last Sunday's Christian Endeavor service with Mrs. L. H. Thomas leading tomorrow. Guests included Mesdames O. J. Chaffinch B. B. Allen T. H. Towers and L. H. Thomas. Helen Moore Christine Barnes Parker Barnes visit Chester relatives in town. C. E. Bright back after illness. Allen and Chaffinch guests in Salisbury. Master Allen Moore visits grandparents in town.
The Taylor's Woods Camp on the Denton road near Preston opened Friday night July 1 with the best attendance on the first Sunday. Notable features include vocal and instrumental music by Lewis Carroll of Easton and Albert Hamilton of Corry Pa. Evangelists Mr and Mrs R J Miller from Corry Pa will speak nightly. Sunday services schedule lists Sunday School at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am followed by a children's meeting at 1 30 pm and an evangelistic service at 2 30 pm. Upcoming sermons include The Woman at Samaria's Well and The Mark of the Beast. Divine Healing is set for Friday night.
The Christian Science Monitor notes that men seldom abandon faith in material means, unless afflicted and cornered, then they may wistfully turn toward an unknown power for support.
Harmony on Monday night Mrs. Carrie Collins lost over 40 fowls from her chicken house most of them young fry ing size Two hens were taken from Mrs Kelley and about 27 from Mrs Cohee totaling around 70 birds Police seek leads and offer a safe return for the poultry and any information. Nearby visitors include Mr and Mrs Robert Brown of Massachusetts and various local residents with updates on health and visits.
Grove Mrs Katherine J Brush and Mrs Violet Culhane of Detroit visited Mrs Brush's aunt Mrs W J Murphy near Preston this week. Mr and Mrs W E Collins and others from Federalsburg spent July 4 with Mr and Mrs Leonard Collins. The Brush Culhane visitors also called on Mrs Myra Hubbard. Alton Gibbs of Harrington spent the weekend with his sister Mrs Gilbert Murphy. Leonard Collins and family shared Sundays with W E Collins Federalsburg. James Pollard and son visited Leonard Collins Wednesday. Russell Edgell and family spent Sunday with J Roy Lane. Lane and family enjoyed July 4th with Russell Edgell.
A Preston Local committee of the Interstate Dairymen's Association under presiding officers Theodore Schmick Lloyd Cannon and W H Evans plans group testing of accredited herds in the area. Veterinarians and farmers cooperate, promising savings in time and costs for both sides.
A General Motors Frigidaire message touts reliable nine features and mass production savings. The ad urges buying a genuine Frigidaire 4 cubic foot Moraine Model with Super-power, fast freezing, low operating cost and strong value for as little as $130 f.o.b. Dayton M. K. Newnam.
A vintage guide promotes ready prepared foods for picnics, detailing an emergency shelf of items like sardines olives evaporated milk and jams. It lists sandwich ideas including sardine and ham varieties plus cheese and fruit options to please all ages and tastes.
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