Melvin and Johnson, Publishers at Denton Journal
Denton Journal notices list Melvin and Johnson Inc as publishers for the Saturday morning edition dated July 23 1938.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1938
Page
6
Denton Journal notices list Melvin and Johnson Inc as publishers for the Saturday morning edition dated July 23 1938.
The piece argues anti administration papers call the Presidents endorsements a purge while supporters cite a standard practice of leaders backing loyal allies. It recalls Calvirn Coolidge, Theodore Roosevelt and FDR allies, noting loyalties in Kentucky Florida Iowa Indiana and future primaries.
The piece discusses perceived motives behind a Virginia judge appointment, criticizing media fairness and implying partisan bias. It quotes Charles Michelson of the Democratic National Committee arguing not to assume decent presidential motives when indecent ones are posited.
The Kent Sussex Fair at Harrington launches its 1938 motor racing program on July 30. Sanctioned by the AAA Contest Board and Hankinson Speedways, the event promises top speedsters from across America, reviving Harrington’s legendary speed duels. Veterans like Bobbie Sall and Billy Winn clash with rising talents as the battle for the 1938 crown begins.
Holiday a Columbia production of Philip Barry’s Broadway hit stars Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. The comedy romance at Dentonia Theatre July 25 and 26 emphasizes life over money with human humor and real situations rather than zany antics. Melvyn Douglas’s career is shaped by a woman who inspires him toward the stage and Broadway success.
A sketch of Melvyn Douglas's romantic entanglements names Lena Shackleford Heselberg Jessie Bonstelle and Helen Gahagan as his mother patroness and wife. Joan Blondell appears in There's Always a Woman at Dentonia Theatre July 27. Dorothy Lamour attributes screen fame to jungle roles in Her Jungle Love at Dentonia July 28 29 30.
Mickey Rooney stars in The County Chairman with Will Rogers at Ridge ly Theatre this week shows July 25 26 and 27. Also Highway Patrol arrives July 28 a fast paced action drama with Robert Paige and Jacqueline Wells. Borrah Minevitch receives a sixty year old harmonica from a European factory for Rascals at Ridge ly Theatre July 22 and 23 featuring Rochelle Hudson and Robert Wilcox.
The narrator contrasts the crowded tall office buildings lit at night with the idea of a second, divine city in the fields under the sky. The piece frames human achievement against a celestial, God-made city envisioned as equally all-encompassing.
Two young cows with calves are offered for sale in Hillsboro. Contact qeravu at 16F5 for details.
At a Denton meeting of Eastern Shore Public Service Company employees, J L Landon Jr introduced Reddy Kilowatt a new advertising character. He will translate electricity terms into service concepts and be depicted as one of the companys employees available to customers at all times.
A speaker contrasts the city of man with the glorious city of God filling the midnight heavens. The stars and telescope image, both literal and biblical, urge a belief in a life beyond earthly existence and a vision of eternity with God.
Congressman T. Alan Goldsborough announces $74,250 in Public Works Administration grants for Caroline County Maryland. Projects include additions and alterations to Federalsburg High School Caroline High School Denton Lockerman School Hillsboro Elementary and Greensboro High School with new auditorium and interior work.
Federalsburg and nearby towns compete in a week of amateur baseball games. Scores include Milford 12 over Pocomoke 1, Salisbury 14 over Easton 5, and Cambridge 13 over Centreville 1. Weather caused rain delays, and several games were postponed or rained out.
A Maryland Farm Bureau field representative, Martin L. Sutton, backed cooperative security and legislative efforts. He warned farmers the movement offers protection, insurance, and consumer cooperation, arguing the spirit of self reliance grows as farmers sail their own ship.
A Maryland statute warns cantaloupe growers and shippers against selling or shipping immature fruit. It defines maturity by external appearance and arillid absorption, requiring all parties to ensure cantaloupes are matured before sale or shipment. The notice emphasizes compliance and legality of the sale process.
The Maryland law requires edible cantaloupe juice to contain at least eight percent soluble solids as measured by Balling or Brix hydrometers. Enacted at growers and shippers' urging, it targets unripe melons sold at high prices that depress Maryland cantaloupe markets. The Maryland State Department of Markets enforces it with inspectors across the Eastern Shore. Growers can request inspector visits through their County Agricultural Agent and are urged to harvest at true maturity, not just wait for high prices.
A terse shopper’s tip suggests applying printers ink to items to protect against dust, keeping merchandise presentable and reducing leather dust buildup on shelves.
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