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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1931
Page
2
The passage argues against viewing public schooling as useless. It urges parents to back the school to aid a child’s preparation for society, claiming home and school collaboration yields greater benefit and avoids casting out youths while agencies are available.
The Insurance Field argues that heavy government taxation and public utilities expansion erode private wealth and profits. It warns that further governmental expansion will raise tax burdens, reduce private wealth, and lower living standards, potentially worsened unemployment unless checked.
The speaker laments cars that swerve, crash into trees or other vehicles due to glare and unsafe mechanics. He credits last year’s Save-a-Life campaigns in ten states and calls for a nationwide push to fight highway accidents by promoting safe driving and vehicle maintenance.
A veteran recalls Army guidance to direct attention to subordinates equals equals and urges more focus on farming and manufacturing markets. He argues both sectors share the aim to produce and sell at a profit, noting rent taxes and wear on machinery. He laments the present marketing neglect and praises ongoing newspaper advertising as the path to prosperity.
More than 250 graduates from six high schools and several elementary schools in Caroline County will receive diplomas next week. The article urges graduates to pursue college, scholarships, and skilled careers, noting the rising value of education, and praises the largest class in the county's history with congratulations and inspiring words from Edgar A. Guest.
An essay arguing schools must retain disruptive students and reshape them. Parents and teachers share responsibility in guiding youth. Schools should tailor studies to real life outcomes and extend beyond punishment, integrating home and environment to support growth and future work or college life.
A letter from Senator Nelson H. Fooks introduces Chapter 321 of the 1931 Budget Law and its provisions for Caroline county. The piece explains budgeting aims to fund one year, require public budget hearings on June 16 and June 23, and urges county officials to spend only what is necessary to avoid rising indebtedness and bond issuance in the past years.
Editorial excerpts discuss Albert Thomas and a proposed international road and power network to unite Europe amid unemployment. Stark contrasts are drawn with political lag. Stanley Jones reports from Sitapur on the Round Table Conference, Gandhi, Lord Irwin, and religious freedom gains in India, plus Rajkot to Kathiawar rulers hosting Gospel outreach.
During 1930 ten states conducted Save-in-Life inspections of brakes headlights steering and horns. About 3.6 million cars were checked and over a million had defective brakes 2 million unsafe headlights and 219000 defective steering. Ill conditioned cars cause accidents. Newspapers are filled with reports as campaigns may expand in 1931.
Alva F Blades son of Owen C Blades from Chop tank Maryland returns from the Pacific Northwest after sixteen years to take over the Bell Mont Golf Course formerly run by his brother Inte Lu ther L Blades.
The sixth anniversary of Sun Yat Sen’s death was observed in Nanking with music, homage before his portrait, and a three minute silence. His dying words, Peace Struggle Save China, were repeated. China also established a National Arbor Day and plans forestry efforts to prevent floods droughts and soil erosion.
Greensboro volunteers agreed at a special meeting to hold the carnival again this year from June 26 to July 4. A. W. Brumbaugh named carnival chairman as committees were formed to plan features including a merry-go-round for children. Parade date not yet set. Many local residents and visitors spent weekends with local families.
Scores of berry pickers from other counties came to Caroline seeking work but found few openings. Local graduates and commencements are noted with Governor Warfield to address Caroline High School graduates.
Burrsville observed a Children s Day service at Wesley M E Church on Sunday at 10 30 a m with good attendance and a 61 03 collection. Guests included Mrs Irvin Theis and two children from Denton and Miss Mildred Parker of Dover visiting Mr and Mrs I P Parker. Further social visits included families from Andersontown Wilmington and Preston with White s M E Church Ladies Aid hosted at the parsonage. A Union M P Church Children s Day is scheduled for June 7 at 10 30 a m.
Friday Mrs Gilbert Lace returns home after being away. Saturday baseball practice noted with playful critique of teammates. Sunday Mr Crunch offers a job at seventy cents a day with a possible raise. Monday an office awakening and farm fertilizer smell near Mr Brooks. Tuesday test woes tied to grammar rule Neck as a noun. Wednesday reflections on women’s suffrage at a party. Thursday Mrs Slifer buys sheep after husband’s death, planning to rest easy at night.
Mrs R Wesley Ross attends Service Citizens banquet in Wilmington at the du Pont Biltmore Hotel. Frank Coulbourne dies suddenly, a respected farmer leaving a widow and children. R Wesley Ross attends Decoration Day at Hollywood Cemetery and visits Milford. Richard Collison hosts daughters Ruth and Florence of Milford and Wilmington. Children’s Day at Wesley’s and Union Corner planned for June. Bethel Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs Morris then Mrs Butler. Funeral of Joseph Anthony noted among prominent locals. Ditch meetings held on local issues. Wet weather delays corn planting. Miss Gladys Melvin takes Dover private nurse post. Romulus Hopkins of Dover visits Melvin family.
William Iames stars in A Tailor Made Man the comedy Let’s Do Things with the Boy Friends on Wednesday and Thursday Parlor Bedroom and Bath with Buster Keaton on the program also Wing of Tomorrow The Winning Putt with Johnny Farrell Big Doings and Laughing Gravy with Laurel and Hardy Kick In starring Clara Bow Friday and Saturday evenings plus On A Sunday Afternoon screen song A Saturday matinee feature closes the week
Caroline High School hosts an industrial arts exhibit on Tuesday, June 9 from 3 to 5 pm and 7 30 to 10 pm showcasing student made articles. A few useful pieces will be on sale. Come, put in that want advertisement.
Practical weeknight menu ideas focused on simple, nutritious meals using canned corn eggs milk and cheese. Recipes cover custards macaroni and ham casserole and a rarebit style dish with steps to bake in a moderate oven for 6 to 8 servings.
The New Plaza Theatre Milford presents Clara Bow in Kick In on Friday and Saturday June 5 and 6 with a 2:30 matinee Saturday. Gary Cooper Sylvia Sidney star in City Streets a stark underworld drama Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday features The Sin Ship with Louis Wolheim and Mary Astor.
Adams Cross Roads reports Mr. and Mrs. George Terrell and son David visiting friends, with Mrs. Terrell and David staying the week. Cambridge guests Mrs. R. F. Adams and daughter Pauline attended the Bloomery Ladies Aid with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hubbard. Leroy Gibbs and companion from Philadelphia spent the weekend with Mr. D. F. Johnson and family. Mrs. Mollie Liden of Federalsburg visited relatives here and Mrs. Earl Adams is in Philadelphia for treatments. Clarence Messick and son Theodore spent Saturday in Dover. Ida Parker of Bridgeville visited her son Clarence. Miss Mary Johnson visited Miss Gladys Trice on Saturday.
Local notices and social updates detail visits across Maryland towns and neighboring states. Names include Harold Fountain Emma Jackson Lawrence Hines Ernest Jones Noble Pippin Harry Dodds Loraine Swing John Swing Harford Porter Louise Wilson John Walls Julia Walls Anna Frances Seward Miss Anne Smith and others. Also referenced are editorial quips and advertisements for products and strawberry tickets from The Journal.
At the Denton Methodist Episcopal Church May 22, 1931 a committee conveyed esteem for T Pliny Fisher to the sister church and family. The First Quarterly Conference notes his life, wide influence, and enduring example, signed by Chairman Harry A Roe and Secretary E C Hallman.
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