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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1938
Page
4
Published every Saturday by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated. Benjamin F. Johnson serves as president and treasurer, Mary Melvin as vice president and secretary. Entered at the Denton post office as second class mail matter. Saturday morning edition for Denton, dated June 4, 1938.
An Amarillo journalist who graduated with his fiancee from Missouri in 1933 recalls how their class and others with whom they stayed in touch found employment despite hardship. The Ohio State Journal notes steel industry hires from 1936 and 1937 favored those with high school or college training, showing rising skill requirements. The piece argues the 1938 graduate can draw hope from these examples and questions whether more help should be extended to those who fell short at the finish line.
Walter B. Pitkin, author and psychologist, urges 1938 June graduates to gain a running start by working in various jobs during school. He argues the key is learning what the real world is like and getting the feel of the shop through summer and vacation work. Ambitious youths volunteering for unpaid work may land permanent positions, he notes.
The piece outlines Hitler's concession-demand tactic used against Austria and then Czechoslovakia, with Henlein backed by Germany pressing for sweeping demands. Czechoslovakia rejects them under President Benes, while Germany appears allied with Poland and France is its chief ally for potential intervention.
The text argues that Germany's May 21 troop buildup near the Czech border signals either a bluff against Czech resistance or preparation to confront Russia France and England. It notes fragile European solvency and rising war risk, with Britain’s position weakening under Chamberlain and Eden resignations. It suggests a general election could end appeasement and restore League support.
An editorial warns readers to protect bank accounts from check fraud by never using pencil writing. It notes that check-raisers exploit pencil checks even with safety features like lead and erasing, urging deposits to be drawn in pen and ink or avoided with caution. It emphasizes trust in strangers is unsafe and risk is widespread in many communities.
The United States must abandon copycat diplomacy and fear to develop new ideas to meet national problems. Dictators spread influence by broadcasts while democracies answer with arms. Officials vilify rivals. colonies and islands in the Pacific tempt policy shifts, including freeing the Philippines. The writer urges bold ideas beyond self concern.
A columnist argues that thinking in terms of democracy and peace requires rejecting dictator talk and avoiding war. He analyzes the Franco Soviet pact, its aim to curb Germany, and how Britain’s stance could shape a potential Germany Russia clash. He suggests communists and fascists may settle their differences without wider war.
Baltimore’s Crime Commission, privately financed and led by James M. Hepburn, is credited with speeding trials and cutting backlog. The 15 year effort, praised for high indictment and disposition rates, includes daily docket tracking and case watching to prevent delays and protect the innocent.
A public statement condemns racial and religious intolerance in the United States. It denounces the Ku Klux Klan tactics abroad and warns Americans against movements that create ill will toward any group. The piece frames democracy as essential and calls patriots to oppose hate and slander.
Maryland motorists paid 105 785 000 in state and federal gasoline taxes since June 1 1922. J P Lanigan of the Maryland Petroleum Industries Association notes 92 544 000 in state taxes and 13 241 000 in federal taxes. He urges officials to stop diverting motor vehicle revenue and spend taxes on highways to restore leadership in highway development.
An editorial reflecting on Czech, German, and Slav histories from the 20th century. It traces the patches of Central Europe, the impact of Versailles, the rise of Czechoslovakia, Sudeten Germans, and the call for peaceful neighborly progress over re drawn frontiers. It argues for learning to give and take to avoid renewed conflicts and urges America to avoid old world animosities.
The text covers world affairs including recognition debates at the League of Nations over Italy's Ethiopian conquest, New Zealand opposition to violations of the League covenant, the St Bernard hospice system expanding to Tibet, and Austria purging non Aryan materials and removing professors. It also notes Memorial Day’s proposed renaming to National Unity Day and honoring Peace Heroes.
The piece analyzes Republican gains in Pennsylvania Oregon Florida and Alabama as indicators of a potential November outcome, citing Governor races and New Deal loyalties. It notes shifting registration and cites mixed signals from polls and commentators about the strength of the President's backing.
In the wake of Pennsylvania primaries the piece argues that Democratic unity matters more than inter-faction feuds. It notes that party leaders seek harmony and that primary battles rarely derail the general election as voters rally for the ticket. Charles Michelson comments on party dynamics and future races.
Mr G W Smith celebrated his 84th birthday with attendance from Isaac and Laura Smith, Sarah Glass, and Mrs Fannie Hummer family. Nearby visitors included Raymond Machen and Janet from Baltimore, Miss Maude, and others from Dover, Clayton, East Orange, Greensboro, Goldsboro, Marcus Hook, Queen Anne, Wilmington, and New York. Several residents visited relatives. Elmer Bowdle returned to Baltimore for treatment. Larry Ennis and spouse spent Sunday at St Michaels.
SMITHSON Mrs. T Ferrins of Federalsburg spent part of this week with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Walter McCarty. Mr and Mrs Joseph Worm Mr Edward Worm and Mrs Carl Selak spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Charlie Perry. Mr and Mrs Walter McCarty entertained friends and relatives from Easton and Federalsburg last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harry Willoughby and family of Longwoods visited Mr and Mrs Algie Willoughby last Monday. Mrs Carl Selak of Reading Pa is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Worm. Miss May Willoughby and Miss Cornelia De Wilde recently visited in Baltimore.
Twenty five years ago Milford sees Mr Winfield R Wright move from his mercantile success to lease a storehouse and pursue larger prospects in Milford Delaware. J Frank Hooth relocates to Chevy Chase to manage separator company interests and oversee new Washington dwellings. A wedding in Bridgeville links Miss Blanche Hobbs and Miss Annie Leadenham to farmer Elmer Allen Tull. Deaths include infant John S McKnett of Marydel and long-time resident Jonathan Evitts of Denton, with community obituaries and local school board appointments noted.
The Williston mill dam suffered a washout on the west side after a Wednesday night break. A large road section is cut away, making passage impossible until repairs with hundreds of loads of earth are completed. Travel will Route around the head of Williston pond while fixes are made. Local strawberry crops in Caroline county report moving slowly with Ridgely ship rents down from prior years while Gandy berries fetch ten cents per quart at the exchange. Engineer Gale says Dover bridge approaches are nearly finished and will reduce travel disruption. the Caroline side causeway is four thousand feet long, filled with sand and topped with shells to form a solid bed.
A juvenile diary fragment recounts a week of classroom and family events with humorously misspelled notes. The entry covers religion at church, a science lesson on gravity, a dance with Jane, grammar corrections, a country visit, and reflections on freedom and plans, ending with fishing and schooling remarks. The voice mocks youthful perspective and mislearning across days.
Federalsburg High School will hold commencement in the school auditorium next Monday evening June 6 at 8 o'clock. The forty fourth graduating class includes 26 students, equal numbers of men and women, with Lloyd Robert Davis as president Alton Warren Hallowell as vice president Milton Willin Harper as secretary and John Webster Smith as treasurer. Principal T Conover Crouse, a native Carolinian, led the school.
Miss Grace Vernon Smith spent a week with her brother Howard Smith and family in Wilmington. William Jarrell Jr and Frank Taylor Jr of the University of Maryland are home for vacation. Mrs Fred Flounders entertained her cousin Mr Thomas Jarrell of Washington. Mr James S Johnson visits his son Clarence Johnson in Milton Delaware. Miss Elizabeth Wilson of Newport Delaware spent the week end in Ridgely. Mr Lewis Lynch of Baltimore visited his cousin Mrs Tom Gaitley last Sunday. Mr Will Ireland is on the sick list.
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