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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1931
Page
2
Delmarva Institute for Youth in Dover Delaware passed a pro prohibition resolution after a week of study led by James B. Pritchard. The youth denounce repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and vow to oppose candidates who favor loosening liquor laws while promoting temperance education among Delmarva Peninsula youths.
A Rotarian investigation lauds Marquette Michigan for 16 years of commission government run as a business. City debt reduced from 240000 to 138000, 477000 in new issues paid off, and a profitable $100000 annual light plant. The mayor, Edward J. Hudson, exemplifies prudent budgeting across six departments with clear accounting. The piece notes strong services, parks, paved streets, and a full-time judge deterring crime.
The narrative recalls American gains at Stony Point and Paulus Hook, Rhode Island evacuations, and a West Point letter from Washington full of humor about table fare. He notes misfortunes abroad but highlights British setbacks and a lively headquarters life with bacon, beef, and inventive dishes, ending with a playful promise to host the ladies.
Ten states raised gasoline taxes this year but editorials show waning support and rising opposition. Public officials cite needed revenue while motorists demand economy and efficiency, with referendums possible in several states. The burden includes personal property tax registration and driver's license fees. Higher taxes loom if reforms fail, easing motorists’ burden only if economy improves.
The article recalls General George Washington establishing his West Point headquarters on July 21 1779 in a valley later rivaling its name Washing ton's Valley. He resided in Moore's House built 1749 by John Moore and nicknamed Moore's Folly. At that time colonial military affairs were dire with Savannah fallen and currency depreciating.
A report from Oklahoma describes a double killing by a deputy sheriff on a public highway. Two Mexican youths, one a cousin of President Rubio, were slain after an officer alleged a weapon was drawn. The piece critiques police gun use, noting many killings and wounds of innocents by peace officers and reflects on law and order in 1931.
We express sincere appreciation for the kindness shown during our recent bereavement from Mrs. M. W. Charles and Daughter.
The piece surveys White House press policy, noting Hoover’s anger at unapproved coverage and new rules limiting information to designated official sources. It recalls past incidents of sensational reporting, cabinet disputes over altered statistics, and questions about Gandhi visiting the United States. It closes with reflections on public mood, economic optimism, and calls for constructive news coverage.
A snapshot of Denton era events notes a poor huckleberry crop while new homes sprout on Main and Second streets. Farmers face delayed wheat, and regional social news lists visits, guests, and marriages. The Denton Preston ball game schedules for August 2 accompany staff changes at local schools and the death of Mrs. Martha Neal.
The Orphans Court for Caroline county met in regular session on Tuesday July 21 with Judges Towers and Fleetwood present. The last will and testament of Christian P Holsinger deceased was filed for probate and letters testamentary were granted to Harry E Holsinger and Lloyd E Holsinger with bond and notice to creditors ordered. Appraisers James Temple and Leland Short named. Administrator c t a I Robert Fleetwood filed inventory and appraisement of William D Fleetwood deceased personal estate.
Harmony Mr and Mrs Linwood Todd entertained their daughter Edith Craft and son and new daughter in law Mrs Raymond Meredith and children of Smithville. Lizzie Richards with Evelyn and Robert visit relatives in Easton. Neva Cox of Laurel Grove and her sons spent Sunday with sister H C Todd. Helen Messick and son Howard visit William in Havre de Grace. Mrs John Cohee has been ill but now able to go out. Belle Dean visited Joe Poole in Preston recently.
Smithson Mr Harry Hall of Philadelphia spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs M J Hall. Mr and Mrs C L Perry spent the week with Mrs Perry's parents Mr and Mrs C Truitt. Mr and Mrs J Reese spent Sunday with friends at Laurel Delaware. Subscribe for The Journal.
Diary style entries describe a family ride near a Ford, a neighbor wedding rumor, a border marriage, a stage show mishap, and jokes about work and music tastes. An extended essay warns campers to prevent mosquitoes by removing water-holding trash and debris, urging community action to drain, oil, and stock ponds to curb larval breeding.
Steve Stevenson denounces doom mongers as derelicts in commerce and urges shutting them out to restore business uptrend. He compares pessimists to brakes on a rising freight train and warns that alarmist talk distracts and harms economic recovery.
A playful essay contrasts vacations with sun and family routines then shifts to Maryland hog cholera outbreaks in the past year. It notes 184 premises affected, most in backyards or small lots, with 0.2 percent of farms involved, and outlines prevention by not feeding potentially infected materials and avoiding exposure to the disease.
Psychologists outline five lenses shaping learning with 87.5 percent from sight 7 percent from hearing and 5.5 percent from touch smell and taste. The piece cites Pestalozzi and Ohio’s motion picture machines as proof that visual reality speeds learning. It urges careful, neat wedding invitations and visually efficient printing for children’s development.
Ridgely and surrounding area share a week of social activity with Mr. and Mrs. Selby Smith entertaining Joseph Shipley of Baltimore. Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Briscoe host their daughter Miss Mary from Philadelphia. Mrs. L. Bahney and infant Virginia Anne return to Sussex New Jersey. Mrs. T. W. Jones travels to New York for a vacation with her husband.
Early Thursday fire swept through pier warehouses of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio Steamship Company at Crisfield destroying the terminal and twenty freight cars on sidings. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. Fire crews from Crisfield and nearby towns fought flames for hours. Evidence suggests origin in wharf planking likely from discarded cigarette. Workers evacuated as flames spread rapidly aided by fifteen barrels of oil. Previous fire in 1907 tied to an incendiary act and murder coverup. watchman Dallas Collins’ decapitated body was found later.
A new attractive series of wedding announcements and visiting cards arrives at the Denton Journal print shop. The ad promises printing in attractive type with complete stock of New Perfection Stoves and other items. Local social notes include guests of Miss Sue K. Smith and visits by various individuals from Philadelphia Washington Dothan and Derby. Raymond Trice and his Flying Circus set Centreville exhibition plans with Denton appearances noted.
A collection of brief maxims and reflections attributed to Marcus Aurelius Douglas Jerrold Dean Hole Thackery Sir T Brown Goethe and others. The lines emphasize ideas such as interior fire happiness at home charitable living and progress through effort.
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