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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
2
The author contrasts Walsh era with Jefferson Jackson and Wilson, noting the party’s shortcomings but insisting its spirit remains. He argues the Democratic Party may rise again if it finds a new Bowers to set the keynote, warning that another day and another leader could restore its remembered glory.
The piece contrasts Senator Fess and Claude Bowers speeches marking democratic and republican lines, praising Bowers for exposing plutocracy while critiquing the Kansas City platform. It notes Borah's potential views, cites Harding Coolidge era corruption cases, and comments on tariff and farm policy implications for Democrats and farmers. It closes with Independence Day reflections and U.S. wealth and industrial progress data.
A thoughtful piece argues America’s ingenuity and youth foster progress and leisure, urging sensible celebration and restraint in public spending. It notes tax-rate drops in Queen Anne’s and calls for similar good news from Caroline County while outlining Kellogg’s push for a multilateral treaty outlawing war and renewed Franco American ties.
County 4H club members from Caroline, Henderson, Ridgely and others gathered at the Denton Court House at 1 30 p m to form a permanent organization. Reports on past year activities were heard and dairy and poultry judging committees formed. Mrs E G Jenkins spoke. Parents and others were invited. Wheat Smut Prevalent This Season. I W Oldenburg and the County Agent examined 47 fields treated with copper carbonate dust. 6156 were clean and free from smut. 43 untreated fields had 84 percent with smut and 39 percent dockage-free.
A June 14 meeting at the Court House in Denton organized a committee to boost alfalfa acreage in Caroline county. Extension agronomist F W Oldenburg led the session with farmers bankers and business leaders. district representatives were named including Ridgely Denton Hobbs Federalsburg Greensboro Goldsboro Preston and more.
Farmers wishing a soil test may take samples from fields and leave them at listed locations. Each sample must have name address and be numbered. A test report will be forwarded. Soil samples may be left at Federalsburg John W Hurlock s Store Preston and J L Covey s Store.
The Enemy a new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer vehicle star Lillian Gish based on Channing Pollock’s stage play arrives at Dover Opera House July 4 and 6. The drama set in prewar Austria centers on Pauli amid war hysteria with an ensemble including Ralph Forbes Ralph Emerson George Fawcett and Frank Currier. Elaborate Austrian university and palace sets highlight the production which promotes international peace themes.
Henderson reports Mr J F Quillen injured in a Wednesday accident while hauling corn he fell from a truck breaking one arm and spraining the other Miss Annabel Clark of Emergency Hospital Easton visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W F Dirk Mr and Mrs Geo King and children from Atlantic City hosted by Mr and Mrs J E Walls over the weekend Misses Sam and Emma Gooden at Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Little Billy Pritchett of Norwood Pa with aunt Mrs E C Gooden Loren Pritchett and Winfred Gooden of Norwood visited relatives Louis McClintock of Wye Mills spent part of the week with Norman Stubbs Mrs Conroy and daughter Alice visited Greensboro Wednesday Mr Jay Reed of Marcus Hook visited relatives here over the weekend Miss Lillian Meredith and Marie Dill spent Sunday at Conowingo
In a House speech Rep T Alan Goldsborough outlines the Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association and its record in aiding farmers. He condemns the 1922 Fordney McCumber tariff as harmful, cites cooperative efforts, and notes the association's pamphlet and full Congressional Record statement have sparked nationwide interest. He emphasizes the peninsula's agricultural goals and future program.
Vernon and Mrs. R Wesley Ross attend funeral of Frank J Fleming of Wilmington at the Fleming mansion. Fleming, a son of late Ezekiel Fleming, once published the Harrington Journal. Interment was at Hollywood Cemetery in Delaware. W. M. Troupe, long with the Pennsylvania Railroad, dies after a trip to California. Prof J C Messer and Mrs Alice H Ross plan a trip to New York for Teachers College. Mrs Mary Collison Fraim named chairman of legislation for the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Children’s Day services at White's yield a good program and collection. Wroten and Elmer Cain report two strong corn fields between Harrington and Burrsville.
Mrs Bhauiche Adams and Mrs Binnie Bullock returned Saturday evening from College Park pleased with the trip and time spent there. Mr and Mrs Roland Melson attended his grandfather s 91st birthday at the home of John Melson Bridgeville. Grace Adams visited with sisters Rhinche and Edna Adams. Virginia Thorsey of Denton visits grandparents W I Hubbard. Minnie Adams returned to Wilmington after a week here. Ira Adams is improved. Ed Kemp visits. Fred Fountain hosts Woodlynne relatives. R F Adams of Vienna visited. Winnie Graham spent weekend with John Adams. Sunday School 10 o clock at Blaomery.
Mr and Mrs Anne Lee Trice spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs E B Blades. Mr and Mrs Elmer Kelley and daughter visited Baltimore recently.
The Caroline county Board of Education led by superintendent E M Noble announces the forthcoming school staff. The list names principals and assistants for Marydel, Henderson, Goulsboro, Greensboro, Bridgetown, Burrsville, Denton, Oaks, Ridgely, Preston, Tavleston, and other locales, with individual names for elementary, high, and special subjects, subject to resignations or transfers.
Caroline county faces about 2000 loss in State school funds and a further 3000 from the Equalization Fund, totaling over 5000 less for next year. To cope the County Board of Education cuts salaries, trims transportation, folds routes, closes and consolidates one room schools, and reduces books, materials, and fuel to save money.
The Caroline Council No. 175 Junior Order of United American Mechanics records with sorrow the death of charter member William F Murphey aged eighty one after a long illness. He served over thirty years as a leader in the council and is mourned by his widow and son. A copy of these resolutions will be distributed to them and published locally, and the charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days.
The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cox on the 12th for a pleasant evening. The next meeting is planned for July 3 at Mrs. Willie Cox’s home and all members are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs R L Stafford and Mr and Mrs Howard Hopkins visited Rehoboth on Sunday last. Rev Henry Caldwell and family spent two days this week at Galena Maryland. Mr and Mrs H A Porter visited Mr and Mrs James W Thawley in Greensboro on Sunday.
The article promotes a National Safe and Sane Fourth slogan urging careful festive joy. It extols woods picnics with cool shade and open space, suggesting red white and blue paper items and patriotic noises. A prepared lunch plan includes minced chicken sandwiches, pimento cheese sandwiches, tomatoes, chips, fruit salad, cake and cold drinks.
Mrs Ida Melvin and daughter Helen visit Mrs Meluney's mother in Seaford and find her improving. Florence Gresham and son Willard of Philadelphia spend weekend with Mr. and Mrs. William Chapell. Fred Stafford and Harold Brooks of New Jersey visit Mrs Ida Melvin and family. Cottage meeting set for Sunday at 2 with James Savitz near Bloomery church. Edith Rosella Wright stays with grandparents Frank Wright near Concord. George Butler and daughter Harriet Bess visit Bullocks. Helen Melvin hosts/phases with Philadelphia cousins the past week. Josephine A Wooters of Easton visiting Elon Wright. Liden's Women's Community Club to meet William Bullock on July 6. Mrs Chappell returns from Milford Hospital improved.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met Tuesday June 26 with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Executors and administrators filed releases inventories appraisements and orders to sell estates for Cecil Nichols Dowler Harrison and Hignutt. Real estate sale reports filed and order nisi ratification passed.
The Burrsville charge held its first quarterly conference at the parsonage on Saturday at 2 30 pm with Rev Omar Jones presiding. Local families and visitors from Denton Jersey City and Marcus Hook were hosted or noted among attendees and guests.
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