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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1932
Page
2
The piece argues that spending 10 million dollars to fund the Hoover Roosevelt presidential battle is excessive, noting 1928 party totals of 16.5 million. It urges both parties to donate campaign funds to relief work for the needy and allow voters to choose without high pressure from a large slush fund.
Political writer Frank R. Kent notes that the loudest voices come from the least numerous factions. He argues in his essay that noise and sensationalism drive headlines, while those with responsibility stay quiet, highlighting the influence of irresponsible elements in Congress.
A public appeal urges local and state governments to take the lead in aiding unemployed workers and families, noting the moral obligation to assist those who make current life possible. It favors prioritizing disabled war veterans while urging responsive action within fiscal limits.
State health bureau reports 11 061 deaths statewide from January 1 to June 30 1932 down from 11 731 in the same period 1931. Baltimore City accounted for 5 687 deaths while the counties totaled 6 374. Generative diseases led with 51 percent of deaths, heart disease causing 2 314, kidney disease 1 244 and cerebral hemorrhage prominent.
Mortality figures show pneumonia 1 028 and tuberculosis 795 deaths, with cancer 968 and degenerative diseases, plus other causes. The half year recorded 14 480 births, split 7 036 in Baltimore City and 7 444 in counties. One year comparison shows declines and monthly totals with June at 1 639 deaths and March at 2 165.
Editorial notes accuse political parties of diverting public focus to extraneous topics. They critique White House coverage on the Emergency Relief Bill and Hoover's nomination timing, arguing such framing masks failures on tariffs, prohibition, and economic distress. A letter from England praises disarmament, contrasting US mood and urging world armament cuts.
A Geneva report predicts Hoover plan support and disarmament progress amid Kellogg pact ideas. France agrees to force reductions. Lytton inquiry moves toward Manchuria, while veterans in Washington feel overlooked. Local notices: wheat, shells, shipwrecks, and community births, marriages, and deaths across Denton and neighboring towns.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gaitley are spending their vacations in Rehoboth. Miss Viola Jones of Denton spent Tuesday with relatives here. Mr. Fred Flounders spent Sunday with his son in Rehoboth.
Two local weddings are recorded at Denton M P and M E parsonages with Rev A C McGilton officiating. James Blaie Bullock weds Glenna Satterfield, and Conrad Lane weds Lizzie Sloan. Also a Preston church fire alarm occurred Sunday evening when a gas leak ignited briefly, quickly extinguished with no damage.
Maryland's policy toward the Japanese beetle has produced definite results since its 1926 discovery. Officials report the beetle is contained with minimal infestations, and a broad community effort through spraying soil treatment traps quarantines and vigilance is urged to slow the pest, protect free territory and save money.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a diluted nicotine sulfate spray repels cats and dogs from flower beds and shrubs. Safe for plants, the spray is highly offensive to animals and can be detected by their keen sense of smell even when lightly applied.
A compact meditation on truth and weight of words from Isocrates and a reminder from Cicero. It notes that nations move toward God’s government and that effective leaders must also learn to obey. The Christian Science Monitor framing suggests a moral order guiding governance.
Slats recounts a week of odd events at home and town. Friday Pa favors battery sets. Saturday Pa causes trouble at the newspaper shop. Sunday Emmy worries over cats and a saxophone. Monday Pa buys a nicer night shirt. Tuesday July fourth chaos leaves one kid shot and two houses burned. Wednesday a new neighbor’s father is sought by government for reward. Thursday Jake’s unemployment and a telegram redirecting him to the Draft Depresion process.
Ridgely Mrs. Will Smith attended the birth day party given Mrs. Charles Starkey in Ridgely. In Templeville last Sunday Mr. Roger Ringgold, by doctor's advice, is spending a month in Rehoboth with Roger Jr. Mr. R. E. Fountain joined his wife at their son Roland's home in South Orange New Jersey. Mrs. Carolyn Mancha entertained sister Mollie Muller of Easton on Tuesday. August Keeneman staying with daughter Charles Stevenson on the farm. Alice Bennington entertaining granddaughter Alice Bennington from Chester. Ronald Lane back in the store after illness absence. Rev Roy Tawes entertaining his mother Mrs Fred Tawes from Claymont. Mrs. Carlile Bennington entertaining her mother Mrs Sally Clark of Church Hill. Mrs Harold Fountain and son Richard visiting Emma Jackson. Thompson Swing and guests Jeanette Kelso and son in Rehoboth. Miss Dorothy Lindemuth of Philadelphia visiting Mrs Margaret McCloud. William Wooters and daughter Mrs Ed Eaton visiting Chester Pennsylvania.
Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association drew broad Peninsula representation for a luncheon at Hotel Henlopen Rehoboth Del with officials and guests attending. President Adkins outlined cost cuts and a lean budget while Edwin Totten reviewed finances and introduced the new Annual Year Book. Calvin Brown discussed national business trends including tax policy and a cautious outlook.
In loving remembrance of my dear husband Thomas W Bradley who departed this life July 6 1932. Gone from my home how I miss you. your memory I’ll keep not till life ends. Sacred to me is the place where you sleep. Only God knows my loneliness and how long have been the days. It is lonesome here without you. By his loving wife Sallie E Bradley.
The Williston Community Club met with Mrs. Sadie Ritter on Thursday afternoon. Roll call answered with ideas to stay cool. Minutes from last meeting were approved. Mrs. James Collins and Mrs. A G Gelletly reported on College Park as delegates. The meeting adjourned to reconvene in September at a location to be decided.
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