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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1945
Page
7
Selection notes study topics and scripture texts chosen by the International Council of Religious Education. The material is used with permission under their copyright.
The sermon reflects on Genesis creation, affirming God as maker of heaven, earth, and humanity in His image. It warns against atheistic theories, urges revival of religion and family life, and stresses respecting God’s plan and pursuing peace and justice.
A crowded column lists visits and households across Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach, Baltimore, Greensboro, Wilmington, and nearby areas. Guests include Captain and Mrs. Wilson and families, James F. Patchett, Clark Dillon, Mary Jackson, Helen Smith, Doris Krauss, Joe Harris, and many more, with trips to Choptank, Notre Dame, and 4 H Camp Betterton, plus local dinners and weekend gatherings.
Japanese beetles are flying again and may rise rapidly over the next two weeks. County Agent F M Rogers urges residents to start control now with trapping spraying and hand picking. Trapping plus spraying is effective. sprays repel beetles and traps capture many. A spray mix includes arsenate of lead two pounds per 50 gallons of water or hydrated lime one pound per three gallons. Another method is jarring beetles onto sheets under plants in cool morning hours.
Mr. Rogers outlines a county initiative sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners University of Maryland and the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Entomology to curb the Japanese beetle. Traps will map conditions for releasing natural enemies and a milky white disease will be broadly distributed though disease control requires years. DDT and automatic traps will be demonstrated, with University of Maryland research by Dr. Cory and Dr. Langford noting DDT protects ripening fruit and foliage.
A marketed 10 minute test claims to penetrate athlete's foot with a mobile liquid made from full strength alcohol. It states powders and ointments fail and touts a tool using 90 percent alcohol to reach more germs. Available in drug stores. small lot just arrived at Denton Pharmacy on June 8, 1941.
Dr. Muma of the University of Maryland reports the development of an automatic trap that requires no emptying. Used with the insecticide DDT, it kills 98 to 100 percent of beetles passing through, offering an efficient solution for farm pest management.
A concise reflection stating that patience does not imply indifference and that one should work and trust while waiting, avoid idleness or carelessness, and remain purposefully engaged.
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