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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1932
Page
2
The Journal urges readers to send personal and name news as it explains how mentioning names boosts reader interest, ad response, and sales. It notes 1300 names in a June issue equating to about 6500 engaged readers and encourages timely submissions of personals and other newsy items.
The United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission highlights the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill as a turning point in the American Revolution. It notes Patriot losses, British command decisions, and the enduring moral impact that shaped subsequent campaigns and Washington’s prowess.
Contemporary observers judged that the shock of Bunker Hill taught Howe to fear entrenched rifle fire. British troops relied on bayonets but the Patriots' rifle use proved decisive. Historians contend the battlefield experience influenced Howe's later hesitation and missed opportunities against Washington.
Governor Roosevelt says a growing younger generation seeks happiness beyond money. He notes two schools of thought: rising materialism versus using improved conditions to pursue meaningful lives in church teaching social service arts and sciences. The young aim for careers not to become objects of charity but to serve their calling.
Editorial notes weigh how long the Disarmament Conference will last, likely six to nine months, and assess its progress. It cites resolutions approving qualitative disarmament, calls for commissions to study armaments, and notes deadlock over weapons. It highlights moral disarmament efforts and praises the conference as a historic step toward ending armed conflict, amid political debate on prohibition and platform clarity.
A survey of past Democratic conventions shows factional battles rarely doom nominees as in Baltimore and Cleveland episodes. The piece notes lessons on unity, then shifts to World Disarmament concerns, 500 word essay winner Drew Steele, and Senate action on World Court ratification. It cites relief costs for veterans and budget allocations through February 1932.
Feature listings announce Disorderly Conduct with Sally Eilers and Spencer Tracy opening Monday at the Federal Theatre. Dancers in the Dark with Miriam Hopkins screens next Wednesday and Thursday. Partners, a Tom Keene Western, plays next Saturday with action, comedy, and suspense plus Keene on horseback with Flash.
Henderson postmaster Clarence E Hollingsworth appointed replacing resigned Nathan Clark. George A McDaniel drills 6 inch wells for Georgetown Water Co and Lewes Water Co. Henry R Lewis elected president of Denton Library Association. Jacob A Mowbray injured in circular saw accident. Mary Katherine Covey weds Joseph Garris of Portsmouth Va. Charles Howard Jr and Ollie Collins wed in Preston. Miss Sarah E Hignutt dies at 61 after long illness. Mattie Day to wed Charles Lincoln Herzog June 26 with reception at Day home. Social notes include visits by Mrs Sigler, Dr Leroy Sigler, and local residents traveling to Philadelphia Ohio Baltimore and New York.
Staytonsville defeated Tower 4 to 3 in a 12 inning game Saturday. Weekend schedule lists Tower at Bethel Delaware on June 18 and Staytonsville at Tower on June 19. Visitors include Misses Corella Henrietta Mary Johnson and Mrs Walter Adams and Bernice Adams in Dover.
A listing shows a Genuine Frigidaire item priced at 130.00 dollars, with buyers or sellers identified as Dayton and M. K. Newnam, indicating a local sales or trade note.
Friday to Thursday diary entries note a church concert with two singing acts and a duet, critique of a Sapranna singer, a Saturday golf miscue and a poor round, Sunday politics with Hoover, Monday cookie woes and a bragging paper salesman, a Tuesday joke about marriage, Wednesday report card and a wish for a new teacher, and Thursday a teacher calling the writer a chronic somnambulist alongside grades.
Lower admission prices take effect at the New Plaza Milford opening with The Wet Parade June 17 18 plus a 10¢ matinee Saturday. Featuring Dorothy Jordan Neil Hamilton Lewis Stone Robert Young Walter Huston and Wynne Gibson with Gloria Swanson Tonight or Never June 21 22 and Love Affair June 23. Night rates Adults 35c Children 15c Matinees Adults 25c Children 10c.
The Twentieth Century Community Club with visiting Smithson Club hosted a gathering at the Beth leham Community House. Miss Spafford led a cream demonstration and gave talks with refreshments to follow. The next meeting is set for the Choptank club room on the 22nd at 5:30 PM with socializing and cake ice cream and pie to be served.
Real estate to be offered at public sale by trustees named in a June 17 1912 circuit court decree. Plaintiffs Elizabeth Holsinger et al against Mae Thachey et al. with sale in front of the Denton Maryland courthouse to the highest bidder.
A public sale of three Caroline County tracts in Denton is set for July 12 1932 from 2 to 4 PM. Tract 1 includes lots 75 76 with two six room bungalows and a two car garage. Tract 2 comprises Lots 99 and 100 on Eighth Street with 192 foot depths. Tract 3 covers a river-adjacent block with chicken houses an apple orchard and timber. sale offers half cash with balance in six months or all cash. Taxes through July 1 1932 paid by trustees.
Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood. Executors J A Richard and G W Richard filed inventory and appraisal for Mary M Shaner. Letters of administration granted to Joseph Bryant for Joseph Gagg estate. Appraisers named Ward Edgell and W Well Davis. Last will probate of William T Jarman postponed to June 21. J Owen Knotts filed first and final account for Ida E Hoffman. order to sell three shares of Caroline County Bank at private sale for not less than appraised value. Administratrices Harper and Crouse granted sale of personal property for William S Crouse. Sale of Ira H Samus personal property granted to Sarah Worts Samis. Social notes on visits and upcoming church services in Union M P and Wesley M E churches.
Under court authority the trustees will offer at public sale the live stock farming implements and personal property from the farm of J Adam Fuchs The sale occurs on the farm located on the Preston Federalsburg highway about two and a half miles from Preston in the Fourth Election District Caroline County Maryland on a date to be announced.
Friday July 1 1932 sale starts 10 30 am property includes a 1928 Pontiac farm equipment and animals with numerous implements and livestock such as Ayreshire cows Duchess Girl Molly several Guernsey cows names Beauty Patty Rosalie Rose Geneva Dolly Bes sie Lou and more. Also horses mares and a registered guernsey bull among items plus hay and corn.
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