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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1935
Page
2
The Saturday Morning edition dated June 8, 1935 is published weekly by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin F Johnson as president and treasurer and Mary Melvin as vice president and secretary. It notes mail handling and post office entry at Denton Maryland as a second class matter.
Vacation time is here for school children students and teachers. The piece laments lack of paid vacations for workers and hopes for more leisure in the future. It wishes readers luck and good enjoyment for the summer and a better next year’s work.
The article recounts the June 14 birthday of the flag of the United States, tracing its origins from the Continental Congress of 1777 to the current 48 star design. It notes Betsy Ross lore, the Grand Union flag, and the flag as a symbol of liberty and justice rather than aggression.
Economic observers warn that business leaders remain highly concerned about inflation, even as public discourse emphasizes other factors. The sentiment reflects a cautious stance akin to earlier suspected currency manipulation worries, signaling ongoing pressure on pricing, investments, and outlook.
The article discusses administration assurances against inflation, Morgenthau and the President stressing monetary stability, and the Omnibus Banking Bill altering control from Federal Reserve governors to a Presidentially appointed board. It notes potential inflation risks, quotes critics like Aldrich and Aldrich’s fears, and cites forecasts for 1.0 to 1.5 million new homes amid housing growth and FHA estimates.
An editorial urges respect for the flag and laments careless handling and deliberate acts of contempt. It argues every citizen benefits from liberty and education and should honor the nation by loyalty, flag etiquette, and upkeep.
The piece extols free government as the source of opportunity and national pride. It argues that liberty spurs talent, invention, and prosperous earnings, urging readers to feel patriotism when they behold the flag as a symbol of America’s welcoming arms.
A sermon urging loyal, concrete service to one’s town over boasting. It argues that real patriotism shows in deeds like supporting churches, clubs, schools, and beautification efforts, not mere words. Loyalty surpasses cleverness, and true neighbors sustain the town through active good works.
The piece champions baseball as the national game and urges local play for all American boys. It argues school and factory teams build public spirit, reduce mischief, and foster community pride, noting towns with teams attract people and benefit business. An unrelated ad promotes Superfex and Electrolux refrigeration at three cents per day.
A carload of farm implements including mowers binders rakes and other tools offered by R H Stafford with a focus on aiding farm work and home needs.
M K Newnam Furnisher of Homes advertises 9x12 Jap Matting Rugs for 2.95 9x12 Fibre Rugs for 10.50 and 9x12 Felt Base Rugs from 6.75. Includes price points and product types aimed at home furnishings shoppers.
The Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland warns motorists to slow down in Pennsylvania as the State Highway Patrol increases enforcement under Governor Earle. Buckley reports arrests up ten percent this year and urges drivers to carry spare headlight bulbs to avoid penalties. local police also stepped up efforts to curb accidents.
The piece defends President Roosevelt's public works aid for slum clearance against GOP critics. It argues such programs are self-liquidating or highly economical, citing Chicago Boston Minneapolis and Cleveland data on costs versus tax returns. It asserts per room costs and housing quality favor modern, hygienic structures and links to broader national plans.
Denton Md May 27 1935 communication to The Denton Journal discusses the Presidents veto of the Bonus Bill and Senate sustainment. It criticizes charges of overpayment and class legislation, arguing farmers are taxed on any bonus and referencing a Caroline County circular on agriculture.
A letter questions the wheat adjustment program and class legislation, noting an average $71 paid to each sign-up wheat grower and 1500 other farmers taxed via the processing levy. The writer urges tax relief, reduced government expenses, and trimming nonessential offices to prevent higher taxes amid grain shortages. A. G. Gelletly signs the piece.
Two thousand delegates at the General Federation of Women's Clubs Triennial in Detroit will hear operatic tenor Paul Althouse as guest soloist with the Ford Symphony Orchestra and Chorus under Victor Kolar. The broadcast on Sunday June 9 from 9 to 10 p m EDT will reach coast to coast on CBS. Ford Motor Company provided 2000 Orchestra Hall tickets via the club entertainment committee, with priority to far away delegates. Althouse, born in Reading PA, debuted with the Metropolitan Opera in the first American performance of Boris Godunov and is acclaimed as a leading Wapnerian tenor with an international radio and concert career.
Mrs. Wallace Reid co directs the all talking Road to Ruin at Reese Theatre Harrington Sunday through Tuesday June 10 11 12. Helen Foster leads a cast including Paul Page Glen Boles Nell O Day Mac Busch with Reid as head of the Juvenile Bureau offering cautionary guidance in this stark realism on modern youth.
Hollywood tradition collapsed as Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler co star in Go Into Your Dance. The pair reportedly ensured the other received preferred scenes while director Archie L Mayo tried to satisfy both stars at the Dentonia Theatre. Guests shared Sunday visit with local residents in Prospect Park and Eddystone, Pa.
Denton memories recount new shops, a fire company proposal, and civic notes. J Ed Nichols adds iron awning, Grant Alburger opens a store, and banking officials shift as J Dukes Downes resigns from Denton National Bank. Local students, graduates, and families are listed with exams, papers, picnics, and commencement plans at Caroline High and nearby towns.
Prof E T McNutt argues that many boys leave the farm for the city and fail in life. He says farmers drive away sons needlessly and that the farm offers vacations, relaxation, reading, and home life that yield happier, more useful outcomes. He defends the old farm as the ideal place for the average young man.
Friday to Thursday diary entries recount personal anecdotes at home and school. Events include a near incident with Joe Hix, army talk by Blisters, Sunday school confusion over Moses names, a hospital postcard from Pa, school closure and gossip, a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Vitteral, and a discussion on Prohibition repeal with Ed Conger.
Bed room suits pillows and bedding parlor suite good as new good cook stove oil stove 4 burner Taylor four tables extension table with leaves tin safe 2 oil cans flour chest 2 meat saws biscuit block pot pots and pans water buckets dining room table and chairs rocking chairs writing desk lounge 2 set stoves pictures matting shot gun linoleum and many other things too numerous to mention. CROPS Ten acres growing wheat One lot tomato plants.
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