Weather and crop report notes widespread moisture and growth
Abundant moisture and warm temperatures spurred crop growth with one hot day and sunshine 10 percent below normal. Wheat and rye ripening across counties, barley ready for cutting with harvest at Queen Anne and Rock Hall, oats good to excellent with heading in eastern areas. Pastures improve, alfalfa being cut, peas harvested in south and starting in north, potatoes planted and blooming, corn mostly good to excellent, tomatoes cultivated with early blooms and fruit set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Queen Anne
Rock Hall
Sadlersville
Chewsville
Allegany
Garrett
Alletheny Mountain
Maryland
la Plata
Joppa
Bel Air
Keedysville
Wanted Experience Not Necessary For War Plant Model Aces
Wartime notice invites volunteers to help build training model airplanes at Caro line High School with evenings on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Reported crop progress includes tobacco, sweet potatoes, fruit trees, strawberries, beans and soybeans across multiple counties, noting a growing season ahead of normal. Joun R Weeks signs off.
What Should You Pledge To Help Defense Savings Bonds
Treasury table urges average income earners to buy Defense Savings Bonds to aid the war effort. Morgenthau says the job ahead is bigger than many realize and Americans are ready to do their part, noting variations by dependents and obligations in what can be set aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
United States
Morgenthau
Caroline County War Bond Drive Urges June Increase
Citizens urged to raise June war bond and stamp purchases after May quota oversubscribed. County’s June target set at 42900 with 2212 pledges so far. sign pledge at post office or bank and display blue We Are Buying sticker. Budgeted items include tanks guns planes ships and gear to support service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
U. S
Elkton Lawyer Seeks Associate Judge Seat in Second Circuit
Floyd J. Kintner of the Elkton Bar announced his candidacy for Associate Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit. The retiring Judge James F. Evans currently holds the post. Cecil County residency is required. Kintner, born 1887 in Bucks County, is a Lafayette College and Harvard Law School graduate, admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1915, and has practiced since. He serves as an Elder at Perryville Presbyterian Church, past master of Port Deposit Masonic Lodge, trustee of Jacob Tome Institute, and has been Referee in Bankruptcy for Cecil County for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd J. Kintner
Elkton
James F. Evans
Cecil County
Kintner
Lafayette College
Trarvard Law School
Bucks County
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Perryville
Budget director Harold D Smith earns American University LLD
Harold D Smith director of the budget in Washington DC was awarded the Doctor of Laws degree by American University at commencement. The honor recognized him as the individual who made the most significant contribution to sound governmental administration following a nationwide poll of leaders in public administration political science and government service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Smith
Washington, D. C
The
American University
Washington
Smith
Chesapeake Bay Ferry System To Operate On Winter Schedule
The Chesapeake Bay Ferry System will remain on its winter schedule until at least late June due to gasoline and ore shortages. War-time restrictions may lower traffic on the state ferry, prompting the Roads Commission to study June traffic for summer operation decisions. All ferry equipment is in excellent condition and ready to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Bay Ferry
Chesapeake Bay
State Roads Commission
Subscribe for The Journal County News
A local notice invites readers to subscribe to The Journal to receive complete county news coverage. The offer emphasizes full access to regional reporting, updates, and community information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Notice of Interest to Boat Owners at Denton
THES BALTIMORE AND EASTERN RAILROAD COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA asks War Department approval to reconstruct sections of the CHOPTANK RIVER bridge at Denton Maryland. Plans on file for review. protests due by June 20 1942. navigation impact the deciding factor. Conrad P. Hardy Colonel Corps of Engineers District Engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Eastern Railroad Company
Philadelphia
War Department
Denton
Caroline County
Maryland
Post
Baltimore
Fifth Registration Proclamation Date Set for 1922 Births
Fifth Registration, by proclamation, on June 30 1912 for men born on or after January 1 1922 and on or before June 30 124. Registration will be in high schools at Denton Federalsburg Preston Greensboro Ridgely and in elementary schools Henderson Goldsboro Nilboro on Monday June 29 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Tuesday June 30 from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Federalsburg
Preston
Greensboro
Ridgely
Henderson
Goldsboro
Nilsboro
Kent Sussex Fair Will Be Held As Usual This Year
The Kent Sussex Fair will run July 27 to Aug 1 in Harrington with a 39 member board unanimously voting to proceed. Wartime restrictions will be observed, fireworks dropped, lighting dimmed mainly for show, and attractions include racing and guest days such as Children’s Day and Governor’s Day to boost civilian morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent-Sussex
Harrington
The
Fair Organization
Ernest A. Baughley
Raughley
Baughley
Pleasure sparks in unexpected moments of joy
Quote attributed to Samuel Johnson notes that true happiness often arises from unplanned, bright moments rather than deliberate pursuit. It reflects on finding delight where least expected and the value of spontaneous cheer.
Health Department Activities Listed For Last Month
May reports show limited school program activity due to closures. No active tuberculosis cases found among Locker-man High School group. one typhoid fever and one diphtheria case investigated and isolated with contacts immunized. Emergency Medical Corps praised. May totals include 11 diphtheria cases, 8 venereal disease clinics, 2023 visits, 28 X-rays, 16 typhoid immunizations, 1 Rocky Mountain spotted fever immunization, and 5 home nursing classes with 101 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Lockerman High School
Caroline County
Emergency Medical Corps
Denton
Irvin Smith
Fire Fighting Plans Urged For Our Rural Neighbors
University of Maryland Extension Service urges a five point rural fire prevention plan. Dr T B Symons says conferences should mobilize farmers and youth groups, recruit volunteers, and boost education on fire control to shield farms woodlands and crops from war and peacetime hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Symons
University of Maryland Extension Service
Symons
Future Farmers of America
Boy Scouts
Extension Service
Denton Falls 3-2 to Hilltoppers in Opening Contest
Denton opened the baseball season with a 3-2 defeat to Church Hill. Thawley and Plummer allowed seven hits combined as Denton rallied with two doubles by Wimbrow but stranded runners. The infield Cole Tribbitt W Thawley Schaube turned two double plays and played errorless ball. Next game on Sunday at Felton at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Church Hill
Thawley
Plummer
Wimbrow
Cole
Tribbitt
W. Thawley
Schaube
Denton Boys
Denton Ab
R. H. Cole
Hughes
Nuttle
Pinder
H. Thawley
Felton
Special Committee reports on small firms and tire use
The committee notes hearings and witness testimony while avoiding big issues like synthetic rubber. It provides formulas for dealers and builders to maintain 20 million civilian and military cars in service during the emergency. The public questions when synthetic rubber makers will supply sufficient rubber for all needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
The Most Delicate Pleasure Promotes Others
Noted aphorism by Bruyere on virtue of elevating others happiness. reflects sentiment on benevolent conduct and social harmony.
Car tax stamps go on sale for new fiscal year
Motor vehicles tax stamps for the Federal year beginning July 1 went on sale Wednesday at all post offices and the Customs House. Auto stamps cost $5 and must be affixed by July 1. boat stamps start at $5 for boats up to 28 feet, rising with length. Stamps are sold for cash or money orders. no mail orders allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs House
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Post Office
Disinfect Soil in Poultry Yard to Prevent Disease
Maryland poultrymen with new pullet crops should disinfect yard soil to avert outbreaks. If plowing is impractical, surface soil can be treated with a disinfectant mix of lye and water-stacked lime in water, covering about one half gallon per square yard. Remove surface debris and disinfect or burn refuse materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Mark Welsh
Welsh
False pleasure will be, is, chasten ed, it has no right to be at peace
Mary Baker Eddy quote appears in a newspaper archive fragment. The line reads false pleasure will be, is, chasten ed, it has no right to be at peace. Context unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Rachive
Also Mentioned on This Page
puNtoNry
Grayes
NOBLE
Andy Clyde
Brad King Duncan Renaldo
Jean Phillips Forest Stanley
Luli Deste
Ro, van
Lionel Atwiee
Una Merkel
Nat Pindleton Gare Food
Dick Tracy
LVS
Crime Inc
Ralph Byr
Edward Small
George Joan Brent
Bennett
É Mischaauer
Ae Paulette Ray Milland
Grotz Brent
Zone Massey
Ond
Basil Rathbone
Onal
Moe
Uf Weidler
McDonald-Gorcey
Bob
Madeleine
Caro
Line High School
Tues
Joun R. Weeks
Caroline
EO Ederalsburg,md
Preston Foster
Bya Bar
Hope
Bob Hope
Madeleine Carroll
E Fun
India
HoLlywood
Alexander Korda
Carole Lombard
Jack Benny
Ernst Lubitsch
Meet the Champs
SKY Princess
U.S
OUR
New Frontiers
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Conrad P. Hardy
Corps of Engineers
T. Charles James Phillips
Zeb Goodyear
Isabelle Patchett
Will C. Good Freeborn
Enwanger
Bullock & White
Otis Rogers
Oscar Morgan Clarton
Ryland C. Craw
Frank Howard
Larry Kinnamon
Clayton Collins Hanlan , Davis
Calvin R, Richards
Roydan A
Strannahan
Earl Ivins
Clifford Shulties
Henry Liste
Raymond Corkran
Clarence J. Shaffer
J. Norris
Coulby
Iee Service Company
Harry D, Rilhey
A. W. Marvel & Son
Clayton Collins
Florence Wright
Irvin Brumbaugh
Ralph Hubbard
Wesley Johnson
Gilbert A. Banning
Harry O. Spicer
Adan Holsinger
Claude Cox
FE. Collins
Paul Shackle
James W. Hoffman
James K. Wright Jr
Hilltoppers
Bruyerc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!