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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1943
Page
4
A Senate War Mobilization Committee report warns the home front is sagging under bureaucratic red tape. The piece argues free private enterprise drives the war effort and warns against hamstringing initiative and independence that sustain the nation.
United States Senator Rufus C. Holman calls on the Senate Committee on Education and Labor to amend the National Labor Relations Act to preserve its good features while reforming provisions he deems mischievious. He says current law enables gangsters through force and intimidation, harming free enterprise and individual liberty for workers and employers alike.
A reflective column critiques postwar continuity and unrest. It ponders government power shifts, rationing backlash, and the vast readjustment of 12 million union workers and 184 230 manufacturers. The piece recalls Harding's "back to normalcy" slogan and foresees a long effort to restore the economy and social order.
Ex-Gov Henry J Allen lauds David Hinshaw’s Home Front published by Putnam. He argues the book educates Americans to defend democracy, critiques Congress and officials, compares Roosevelt and Wilson, and stresses freedom of speech and personal responsibility.
Ridgely and nearby towns showcase a busy social calendar with many visitors and guests arriving from Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington and Goldsboro. The article lists numerous callers friends and extended family visits including new births tonsil operations and school appointments as well as residents traveling for graduations and Sundays. It highlights Mrs Quillen of Goldsboro Miss Margaret Swing’s tea and the appointment of Professor Clement Noble as principal of Federalsburg High School with moves planned around September 1.
Mr M Frank Carroll and Mr Harvey Steward died when pilings in Steward s truck broke loose and rammed the cab. Carroll was accompanied on the day trip. Survivors include Carroll s parents a sister and two brothers with several step relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm from R B Rawlings Funeral Home with interment in Concord Md.
Saturday in Philadelphia. Miss Emma remained for a few weeks. Mrs William Farrell of Annapolis visits her aunt Mrs Iva Jones. Miss Constance Taylor visits sister Mrs Garlton Smith during the week. Mrs Joseph Rogers of Greenbelt MI visits friends in town this week. Mrs Bella Zacharias moves in with Mrs Iva Jones. Mrs Katie Cochran of Easton visits in town. Miss M Elise Roe spent Monday in Easton.
Preston and Mrs Mason spent the weekend in Prince Frederick where he begins as high school principal. John Noble family and Herbert Jump depart for Eagle's Mere Pennsylvania for a vacation. Marion Chambers is home on furlough visiting his wife with her parents. Mrs E J Harris hosted a luncheon for Mrs Noble Mrs Holden and Mrs Dulin. Dr Harold B Plummer and daughter Ann returned from Rehoboth. Mrs Holden returns to Asbury Park after visiting Mrs Noble. Mr J P Dennis and children arrive to visit Mr Jesse Dennis. Marjorie Ann Chambers returns from Oakland Maryland. Walter Clammens of Plainfield New Jersey visiting Jose Dennis. Ben Wright of Washington visiting his mother. Mrs Max Chambers spent weekend in Washington with her husband. Mrs H M Hollis hosts bridge club. Dorothy Oteen home from Washington. Cornelia Cannon visiting friends in Rehoboth. Mrs Frank Patchett hosts Contract Club Saturday afternoon.
Hobbes family and relatives gathered as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Stevens. The community was invited to hear Rev T J Turkington at 9 30 each Sunday. Postmaster Walton Owens and J L Stevens with sons visited, and several Milford and Bridgeville residents were noted in the social blurbs.
Social items describe visits and calls among residents of Salisbury and surrounding areas. Notable mentions include Bernard H. Thomas in Salisbury, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Butler of Tuckahoe Neck visiting Lewis Butler and Mrs. Murphy, and Frances Bennett leading a Christian Endeavor service on Sunday evening. Various local families share visits, entertainments, and employment updates across Milford, Frederica, Cambridge, Seaford, and Wilmington areas.
Melvin Cregg of North East spent his summer vacation with grandparents Mr and Mrs H Parker. Mr and Mrs Donald Davison were here Friday through Sunday returning Monday morning. Miss Minnie Adams of Wilmington was a weekend guest of sister Blanche. Mr and Mrs Earl Robinson and Virginia Lee spent Saturday in Wilmington.
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