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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1944
Page
4
Keystone Motorist condemns the Federal use tax as unfair and inequitable saying most car owners are in the arationed class with about 1500 miles driven annually. It argues Congress ignored protests amid war funding needs and notes the stamp sales raise large sums.
Postwar highway plans promise jobs and faster travel as federal and state programs seek a 50 50 cost share. Automakers urge rapid development of new and redesigned products while reconversion stays a priority. Life on open roads and rails will largely resemble prewar patterns with private industry leading the return to normal.
Mrs W G Holbrook led the Christian Endeavor service with Miss Jean Trice set to perform on Sunday evening on the topic Hobbies Can Be Profitable. Overnight and weekend guests include families from Queen Anne Milford Chester I a Washington and New Jersey with numerous calls on relatives. Local folks attended gatherings and home projects, including a Sunday school event a water system installation and W S C S meetings.
The quote by Plato advises living in a way that disarms false allegations, emphasizing integrity so rumors lack credibility.
Wilmington area residents host and visit relatives over the weekend. Guests include Mrs. Paswater for a Greensboro wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Walls and grandchildren from Wilmington and Centreville, and many other family visits. A birth announcement notes Lois Geneva Dill born June 14 at Kent Geners Hospital Dover. Nearby residents and servicemen report furloughs and returns, visitors from Goldsboro, Lancaster, Norwood, and New York City are listed with their hosts and locations.
A compact aphorism attributed to Joseph Roux on humility and pride, framed as a reflective thought about dignity and self-regard.
A fire at Oswald Callahan’s farm home on Wye Landing Lane destroyed a smokehouse with meat and fifteen cans of lard. Mrs. Callahan and several young children were on the farm when discovered. firemen prevented spread to the house. The incident follows a string of recent accidents locally as workers face cutbacks.
At the meeting on Thursday a Board of Review will assess Scouts who passed tests for any rank or merit badge. Attendance was strong despite heat, with the final summer meeting planned after a weekend hike that went smoothly with no rain and good times for sleeping eating and swimming.
Gov. Herbert R. O Conor announces the appointment of a veterans advisory committee for Caroline County to work with selective service officials and the reemployment committee. Members include Jacob O Williams Federalsburg Dr E Paul Knotts Denton and T Clayton Horsey Greensboro. The group will gather local employment data and provide information to veterans.
The Greensboro drive announces territory division among volunteers for bond solicitation. Members include Anne Bradford, A W Davies, Harry Hubbard, J W Porter, Mabel Rich, Charles Bilbrough, I P Roe, Ralph Pritchett, and many others. A Greensboro Baptist Church Y W A delegation attends the Southern Baptist Assembly at Ridgecrest, with 18 southern states represented and the largest church delegation. Also noted are social visits, a divorce suit filed by Harry Gottwals, youth fellowship, and various local notices including residents traveling, visits, and property purchases.
Washington and Nassawadox visitors span a weekend, with Mrs Saulsbury Garey Isabel Douglas Graffs and families staying through an extended visit. Commander Carmine and daughters Nancy and Mary depart for Long Beach Long Island for summer. Local golf match features Lee Noble Robert Dulin and others against Cambridge club. Patty Payne visits Baltimore mother Mrs Fayne. A W Strickland and others part of social schedule.
Anne spent Monday in Rehoboth Beach. Mrs. J. R. Downes of Newark Delaware visits sister Mrs. H. B. Wright. Mrs. Georgia Swann of Greensboro visits Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cason. Mrs. E. B. Blades hosts the Monday club. Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Noble spend Monday in Baltimore.
Norbert Drews heads the Denton area beetle trap effort and is at the County barn from 8 to 9 each morning except weekends. Traps may be leused and bait bought at the barn during that hour.
Quotation by Mary Baker Eddy on how each new year should renew joy, holier aims, and diviner energy, freshening the fragrance of life with a purer sense of being.
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