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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1948

Page

14

X Ray Studies of Flyer Reactions to Crash and Ejection

Medical labs study how a pilot’s spine heart and organs respond to extreme deceleration in crash landings and ejections using rapid sequence X ray photographs. Researchers note deceleration can reach ten times motorist levels and 20 times gravity with high acceleration in supersonic ejection.

Army Navy Medical Charles M. Slack Westinghouse Lamp Division Bloomfield N. J Slack

Old Bugs with New Tricks Baffle Strawberry Grower

Southeast Louisiana strawberry growers face a pest shift as ground beetles begin feeding on berries. Benzene hexachloride kills beetles quickly but has a strong odor and risks tainting fruit. Experts suggest older methods like poison pellets of sodium fluosilicate mixed with meat sugar and water along the rows while newer control options are developed.

Louisiana

Peanuts Rise to Third Among Cotton Belt Crops

The article notes a sixfold rise in peanut production over 35 years and peanut hay reaching about 1.5 million tons annually. It highlights one million acres of hog grazing, wartime expansions in peanuts during World Wars, boll weevil damage driving lower belt growth, and ongoing changes in peanut varieties and uses.

Protecting Fence Posts in United States

It is estimated 500 million fence posts are installed yearly with many replacements due to rot or termite attack. With lumber costs rising, a preservative aids farm dollars spent on wood products. Periodic fence inspection helps detect failures before animals cause serious damage. damaged posts should be promptly replaced.

United States

Camel Still Carries Millions Across Continents

The camel, once the sole means of international travel and freight, remains vital for a billion people. It thrives from Western Africa to the China Sea, from arid deserts to icy regions, used by humans at all altitudes as ships of the desert. Camel nations house over half the world’s population.

Occidental Africa China Sea Abraham Isaac

Marcus Aurelius the Stoic Emperor of Rome

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus born 121 died 180 was adopted by Antoninus Pius. He became consul at 19 and inherited the throne after Pius. His reign faced earthquakes pestilence wars and rebellion yet he was a learned military ruler known for his Meditations and ethical philosophy.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Antoninus Pius Pius

Forest Fire Record Shows Decline Despite Losses

A report notes that total forest fires last year fell to about 172000 from prewar averages around 210000. Despite the drop, fires remain a national issue with damages described as enough saw timber to build 56000 five room houses and pole-sized trees to supply a year’s newsprint for every U S paper.

Maine Forest Service United States

Totma Honors Native Son Kuskov with Monument

In Totma Russia a monument is planned to Ivan Kuskov, native son who in 1812 raised the Russian flag at Fort Ross in California. Fort Ross and its around 66 miles of exploration dated rivers and Mount Shasta were part of Russia's outpost for 30 years, with Ross near San Francisco.

Totma Leningrad Ivan Kuskov Fort Ross California Mount Shasta San Francisco Ross Russia

Structure of the Atom and Subatomic Particles

The text defines the electron as the fundamental negative particle and the proton as the positive counterpart. It explains neutrons as mass-equivalent to protons with zero charge. It notes atoms have a nucleus of protons and neutrons with electrons orbiting to balance the total positive charge.

Camden Wyoming Felton rubber match Sunday at Felton

Mar Del League action centers on a Felton hosted meeting with Vodvarka Amos and Lynch Coakley starting pitchers. Bob Mungan to catch for visitors while Bob Knight and Russ McNeill handle Felton’s battery with Jack McGillen seeking a second win. Allen O’Neal backs McGillen on the mound.

Ning Vodvarka Amos Hardy Lynch Allen O'Neal

Pitching duel ends with Fritz winning as Woodward suffers loss

Rich, Kardis, Andrew, Abrams, and Everett drive offense with multiple RBIs. Bentz clubs a triple and two-base hits, while Abrams swipes a bag. Woodward struggles on the mound with 6 runs allowed over five innings, Fritz goes the distance with 8 strikeouts and a 2:05 game time.

A. Denton Rich Ee Willis Cf. Lane If. Bentz Trabold C. Cole Antrew Rf Kardis Fritz Hardy H Poa Abrams Lawton L. Everett R. Everett Kardis Andrew Abrams Woodward Lane Bentz Colle Benson Denton Vodvarka

Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Stays

Mrs. Charles Dean stayed in Arlington Virginia last week as guest of brother-in-law and sister Albert and Mrs Evans. Mrs. W J Bonner and Mrs Mae LeCompte Fooks visit New York City this week as guests of Miss Elizabeth Vickers. Mrs. Rachael Baylor summers with her mother Mrs Clare Payne. Mr Jack Hollywood visits Mr and Mrs George Lake. Mr and Mrs Harold Klahold visited Washington last weekend. Mr and Mrs D K Turnham and Mrs Anna Belle Turnham have re-

Charles Dean Arlington, Va Albert Evans W. J. Bonner Mae LeCompte Fooks New York City Elizabeth Vickers Jack Hollywood George Lake Harold Klahold Washington D. K. Turnham Anna Belle Turnham

Local Social Notes From Preston And Dover

Miss Joan Noble Miss Jean McAllister and Miss Lois and Diana Dulin attend Youth Conference School at Wesley College Dover Rev J Link and Mrs Link stay the week Mrs Alfred Bradley returns from Arlington Va visit with Mr and Mrs Jas Bolling Mrs James Morris spends a Baltimore week Erna Griffith Courson Baltimore visitor Ephiphany Mission Guild hosted by A J Messick Nassawadex and S E Douglas visit Perry Point Hospital and family news includes Mr and Mrs Thos L Trice Mr and Mrs Oscar Parker visiting Preston before heading to New York

Hampton Thos. L. Trice Oscar Parker California Preston New York Parker Joan Noble Jean McAllister Lois Diana Dulin Wesley College Dover J. Link Arlington Jas. Bolling James Morris Baltimore Erna Griffith Courson A. J. Messick Ephiphany Mission Guild James Douglas Nassawadex S. E. Douglas W. T. McAllister Helen McAllister Guy McAllister Perry Point Hospital

In Memoriam Francesna Wilson Towers

The Women Society for Christian Service of the First Methodist Church notes the passing of member Francesna Wilson Towers. Resolutions Committee chair Lonie Ramsdell urges sorrowing members to recall God’s promised help, sympathy, and undying love.

Womans Society For Christian Servic First Methodist Church Francesna Wilson Towers

Remembrance of Father Robert N Melvin on Father's Day

A son and daughters remember their father Robert N Melvin with a heartfelt note on Father’s Day. The message vows that he is not forgotten and will be remembered as long as life and memory endure.

Robert N. Melvin

Card of Thanks From Atkins Jester Greensboro Md

I express heartfelt thanks to everyone kind during a long invalidism from severe burns suffered on December 9. Every gift will be remembered and I pray that every generous giver and all friends may be graciously rewarded. Atkins Jester Greensboro Md.

Atkins Greensboro

Denton Volunteer Fire Company Extinguishes Fire Incident

Denton Volunteer Fire Company responds to a residential fire, extinguishing flames with swift role of engines and firefighters. No injuries reported. cause under investigation by local authorities. Nearby residents evacuated as a precaution during containment operations.

Home Chimney Fire Acknowledgment in Denton

Mrs Effie Good of Denton Maryland thanks responders for assistance after a chimney fire at her home on Monday evening. The note expresses sincere gratitude to those who helped during the incident.

Memorial Hospital thanks for kind messages and visits

Mrs. Anna Rice expresses sincere thanks to everyone who remembered her during her stay at Memorial Hospital Eas ton with visits flowers and cards and after returning home

Memorial Hospital Easton

Milford Memorial Hospital patient thanks volunteers and visitors

A note expresses sincere thanks to all who visited the patient at Milford Memorial Hospital and sent cards. Gratitude is extended to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company for the flowers, with special mention of Mrs. Elizabeth Irwin.

Milford Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Denton Volunteer Fire Company Elizabeth Irwin

Cloud-Light Angel Food Ring Recipe Pitch

Marketing copy promotes a Jane Parker Angel Food Ring for entertaining newlyweds with a personal touch. It includes a fudge of A P syrup and Ann Page vanilla extract, detailing a method to form a soft ball in cold water and to drizzle syrup over stiff egg white before beating to spreading consistency.

Jane Parker A&P’s Sully ANN Page

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