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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1934
Page
2
Publication details indicate a weekly Saturday issue published by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin F Johnson serving as President and Treasurer. The note names the publishing company and officers responsible for operations and finances.
A columnist argues the motorist is unfairly labeled a killer and urges practical road improvements over more laws and taxes. He calls for better highway design, clearer signs, targeted enforcement of dangerous drivers, and reduced overall taxation to improve safety and compliance.
The piece surveys reactions to the first anniversary of the National Recovery Administration. Supporters hail its progress toward recovery and wage improvements while critics warn it signals democracy’s decline. It notes NRA actions on sweatshops child labor and working conditions, plus concerns over overreach into pricing and executive control.
Washington gains control as the NRA trims price fixing by 70 to 80 percent and shifts toward wages and hours. General Johnson faces issues amid growing strikes driven by demands for closed shop. Industrial output shows slight moves with no clear trend while government spending clouds the recovery picture.
J K Coughton of the Farm Credit Administration in Baltimore urges farmers in Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia and West Virginia to read both daily and weekly newspapers. He says developments in the Farm Credit Administration will affect farmers, and the agency provides a year round source of agricultural credit through National Farm Loan Associations Production Credit Associations and banks in the district.
Albert E Buckley, Maryland club manager, warns motorists to guard health on a coming summer exodus. He stresses water purity as paramount and says boil water whenever its purity is in doubt to avoid health dangers during travels through unfamiliar regions.
The Club urges motorists to use tincture of iodine as an alternative to boiling and to buy only milk bottled under sanitary supervision. If purity is doubtful, refuse to buy to discourage unwholesome products. Apply the same rule to lunch stands and restaurants and avoid unsanitary or low standard food establishments.
Editorial notes discuss a new threat: electrical warfare as the next stage in weapon development. The piece cites Stuart Chase and Major General J F C Fuller, warning that wireless controlled unmanned weapons could direct military actions while civilians bear the brunt. It argues electricity may end war by eliminating ground combat, though risks to noncombatants rise.
The International Conference in Geneva met in June to discuss three urgent topics for the world economy. The key issues are a universal 40-hour work week, unemployment insurance, and large scale public works to revive activity. Worker groups push for shorter hours, employers fear higher unemployment, governments are split with Japan and Britain not backing a convention.
The Institute of International Education reports 1400 Japanese students in the United States, the largest foreign group, part of a total foreign student body of 7 600 from 100 countries. China, Canada follow with 1000 and 862 students. several nations show gains while some decline.
An elaborate scheme is evolving in Poland to employ about 10 000 youths aged 16 to 21 through a Juvenile Unemployment Fund. In collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare, 300 instructors are being trained for camps set to open in April, with two voluntary camps for women at Warsaw and in the provinces featuring dressmaking and laundering workrooms.
An undergraduate newspaper conducted a nation wide survey across 34 colleges and universities revealing growing pacifist sentiment among students.
Mr and Mrs Roy Brown of Philadelphia spent Sunday with Mrs Noble Shively and family. Daughter Roy accompanied them home after a several day visit. Mrs Harvey Morris returned to Philadelphia after two weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs Kenatty of Louisville Indiana spent several days with Mr Grant DeWitt and family. The Ladies Aid Society enjoyed a gathering hosted by Mrs Edward Lapham. Little Betty Lou Buckholz of Philadelphia visits grandmother Mrs Alberta Schaube. Virginia Cartwright returns from Rising Sun Maryland. Mr and Mrs John Williamson of Philadelphia visited Mrs Alex Butler. Mrs Alice Elliott returns from Smyrna and Wilmington Delaware. Mrs Katie Detwiler hosted sister and father from Philadelphia. Mrs Will Melvin visited sister Mrs Thawley in Harrington. Mrs Sallie Johnson of Baltimore visits sister-in-law Mrs Emma Johnson. Mr and Mrs W J Murphy visited relatives in Wilmington. Mr Adam Crawford on a business trip in West Virginia.
M K Newnam Denton Md furnisher of homes offers Frigidaire ranges and oil burning refrigerators in multiple series and sizes at low prices. Quick Meal Majestic and Superfex models displayed with convenient terms and a large floor selection. Additional Westinghouse store item for sale and multiple Stoves on offer.
Ridgely and Ocean City visitors filled a midweek scene as the Flounders hosted relatives from Ridgely and Chester guests joined by the Laird and Eaton families. Easton, Salisbury, and Queen Anne were cited in lieu of family visits and hospital news amid local social rounds.
Adams Cross Roads guests include Sadie Devore Blanche Stetler George Terrel and son David Herman Fountain of Philadelphia. Mollie Liden funeral held Monday at 2:30 with interment nearby. Edna Adams hosts Bloomery Aid July 18. Altha Adams and Jack Mears visited from Wilmington. Mrs. Lee Adams and daughter from Cambridge visited. Sunday School and preaching at Bloomery. Several locals drove to Rehoboth on the Fourth.
Twenty five years ago in Caroline and nearby towns, D B Wolcott won a two mile Ford dash at Euston in 5 minutes 6% seconds. The Easton Star-Democrat notes the death of Mrs Charlotte Costin, details her lineage and survivors. Green wood Greensboro and Denton obituaries accompany local notices, school appointments, and Democratic primary candidate lists for Caroline county.
The Christian Science Monitor reflects on an all inclusive love that removes poverty and illness, asserting that errors never touch God's child and highlighting a hopeful spiritual view of universal inclusion and healing.
A humorous diary fragment recounts days with tall talk and small mishaps. It mentions Arrowzonia origins, moths in Ant Emmy’s closet, Clarabell Hoops and Ory Ummer, a church sermon, a mind reader joke, Miss Elvy Clarks aging, and Sally Blane joking about driving and kissing.
Burrrsville announces tomorrow’s Union M. P. Church services with a sermon series on the Old Testament Prophets and their times Come back to God is the theme Sunday School at 10 preaching at 11 am baptismal service for child baptisms Christian Endeavor at 8 pm Mrs Harry Porter leads Churchgoers are invited Epworth League hosts a social at Mr and Mrs F P Parker We ened a Weenie roast at the Parker home Sunday School classes met in the grove Unity Homemakers Club meets July 18 at 2 pm at Mrs Lee’s relatives visit nearby Wilminton Philadelphia travelers Mrs Laura Parris returns Mr Henry Hurd of Wilmington visiting Rosa Hurd Ira Dill of Drexel Hill visits his father R H Dill the Sunday author notes.
Smith son Mr. and Mrs Albert Schmick and children of Baltimore visited Ja. relatives. Miss May Willoughby attends Johns Hopkins summer school and spent the weekend with her parents. Various relatives from Wilmington Trenton Philadelphia and Bridgeville spent time with local families.
Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Wade of Baltimore stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Taylor and visited Ocean City on Sunday. Several neighborhood children had chickenpox last week with no new cases recently. Miss Anna Ruth Henry of Cambridge is summering with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Carroll and Wesley Butler, with son John, of Easton, spent the weekend with Mr. J. R. Butler.
A sweeping look at conservation policy highlights major federal initiatives under President Roosevelt. The article notes the CCC camps, PWA water projects, and funding for wildlife refuges, bird habitats, and migratory waterfowl grounds, plus efforts to curb overdrainage and promote game refuges and bird seed patches across states. It emphasizes cooperation among sportsmen, farmers, and game departments, urging broader participation and the Duck Stamp program to fund wildlife habitats.
Friday and Saturday July 13 14 features Laurel and Hardy in Sons of the Desert with Charlie Chase and Pathe News. July 17 18 Joan Crawford Franchot Tone star in Sadie McKee with Vitaphone acts. July 20 21 Joe E Brown in The Circus Clown with Oh Oh The Circus.
Mary Lee Liden aged 66 native of Delaware died Saturday after long illness at Federalsburg home. Widow of William F. Liden, she leaves six children and siblings in Bridgeville and Smithville. Services conducted by Rev C Irving Carpenter at Bloomery Church with interment nearby. Also noted is funeral for Amy O Day 43 Harrington formerly of Federalsburg, died Thursday at Kent General Hospital. Jester family member survives. service at Christ Methodist Protestant Church preceded by burial at Hillcrest cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Garrigues of Baltimore visited her mother Mrs. Selby Smith on Sunday. Paul Temple of Easton was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Temple. Misses Mary Laird and Mable Jones spent the first of the week in Rehoboth. Mrs. Albert C. Roth is spending the weekend with her husband in Annapolis. Mr. Paul Finney has a position in Wilmington.
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