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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1938
Page
6
Saturday edition details from Melvin Johnson Inc publishers with notable local items and notices. The page presents community news, public notices, and brief items typical of a mid July 1938 Denton Journal issue.
The Denton Journal reports that stockholders met to elect directors for the new year. Directors elected include J. H. Bernard F. R. Owens A. W. Lish Robert Jarrell T. L. Day H. T. Nuttle F. P. Covey Paul Holsinger H. C. Hobbs and A. G. Towers with Towers noted as a new member.
The Peoples National Bank building, Beaver Dam white marble on a granite foundation, is now completed and will be occupied by next Tuesday. The design features unique lines with fine metal work ceilings walls and cherry woodwork, reflecting credit on architect Joseph Hi Bernard and the workmen. Cashier Wallace invites the public to call and inspect the building.
Use printers ink to keep merchandise dust free, ensuring items stay right on shelves and catch buyers eyes quickly. The ad-like line emphasizes protection and quick turnover for products.
Denton Journal December 16, 1900 reports Ormond W. Downes elected cashier of the Peoples National Bank succeeding George Le Wallace. James A. Tiacstare and Bennett Todd switch roles, with William l. Nuttle becoming bookkeeper. Downes, 27, is related to Col Philip W. Downes and has long served at Denton National Bank.
Present Directors include Paul Holsinger Ridgely charter Member 1808 H Clas Hobbs Denton 190% Win Croll Denton H Earle Smith Denton Geo J Kibler Greensboro 1920 Harry H Nuttle Denton 1426 Roger R Ringgell Ridgely 1931 Jos M Short Hillsboro 1931
A fragmentary record lists presidents including Joseph H. Bermind elected May 3, 1808, through 1910, Albert G. Towers elected January 28, 1910, Henry T. Nuttle elected January 14, 1906, and H. Clay Webbs elected January 1937, showing a broken sequence of terms.
The Savings Department opened March 31 1903 and has grown to over 1000 depositors. They receive more than 8000 dollars annually in interest at a rate of 213 percent.
An advertisement praises Interest as a reliable worker who never misses a day, urging readers to become savers. It promotes regular adding to savings and invites opening an account to enter line for the next Interest Pay Day.
The Peoples Bank of Denton will formally open its new Ridgeley Branch Bank Building on Saturday August 28 with a public inspection 10 am to 9 pm. A luncheon at 12 50 pm features Mayor Howard W. Jackson of Baltimore and Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Purdum as guests, followed by a cornerstone ceremony at two o clock conducted by Temple Lodge No. 128 A F B M. County officials and bank leaders will view modern post office and banking facilities, including a new vault from York Safe and Lock Company and a coupon booth for safe deposit customers.
Fragmented entry praises deceased pioneers who helped Denton and nearby towns grow. Names several local figures from Denton and surrounding areas, noting their contributions to business development and community progress.
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