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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1930
Page
4
Dr George D Haggard criticizes press bias over laws against opium and the Volstead act arguing both are prohibitive social controls that infringe liberty. He compares alcohol versus opium and calls for consistent treatment by newspapers.
The Journal urges Denton residents to beautify their own plots this season. It stresses individual effort over committees and invites every freeholder to improve premises without delay, noting beautification is achieved one yard at a time.
The Journal urges Caroline county youth to study the lives of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington as examples for younger generations. It notes birthdays of these eminent Americans and declines to offer a full eulogy, trusting better writers have done so.
Secretary Stimson urged abolition of the submarine at a naval rally in London. He argued that the sub’s high cost and short life are secondary to the need to cut arms under the Briand Kellogg pact. He stressed a practical move toward disarmament in line with global covenants. The Walter Hines Page School at Johns Hopkins will be funded for three years to begin work on international life studies and racial/cultural factors in world relations.
Twenty five years ago a Geneva tariff conference dominated by European powers stirred debate on a tariff truce with Japan present. Scandinav ia Germany Holland and Switzerland favored a pause while France opposed. Denton community notes include local repairs, obituaries, business moves, and a push for a rural telephone system among nearby towns.
Major prizes will be awarded in the seventh National Meat Story Contest for United States high school girls. The National Live Stock and Meat Board directs it with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and many educational institutions. Last year over 16,000 students from every state participated. the 1930 contest runs to April 1 with judges including Louise Stanley and Mabel Campbell.
The market shows mixed eight week results with some groups losing ground while others advance. Recession effects include higher unemployment and softer retail sales with falling profits, though rails utilities steels and foods resist best. Oil copper and autos drag earnings but overall sentiment remains selective. The exchange returns to a buyer seller on merit approach.
Public notice from the State Game Warden warns dog owners to keep dogs leashed or confined March 1 to September 1 to protect game, especially rabbits. Violations incur fines from twenty five to one hundred dollars plus costs and five dollars per offending game bird or animal. Deputy wardens will strictly enforce the act.
In sad remembrance of my dear husband John Irwin who departed this life one year ago March 2 1929. Though we faced intense grief our faith in God grew and our sorrow deepened into trust. Our loss revealed the strength of faith and the belief that he knew best. Sadly missed by his wife.
A first person journal details a week of family life and town news. The entry mentions money worries, schooling, a French note to Jane, a proposed summer trip, a knife making job, and observations on neighbors and local events including school, church notices, visitors, births, illnesses, and community activities. It also lists several local residents with brief health and social notes and upcoming events such as a sauerkraut supper and minstrel show.
Smithville monthly club session ran Tuesday afternoon with large attendance. Members shared squares for a club quilt and agreed to finish and line it, then meet again in the evening. Mrs. Orland Closson and Mrs. Fred Fountain were named garden demonstrators to briefly present landscape gardening. A joint meeting at the club house next week aims to gather methods to teach others. Rally Day and a Mothers' meeting at Denton on April 1 were noted. Miss Spafford taught making muffins and urged samples for the next gathering. Mr. Pierce Adams is back at home after pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Liden and the Clossons celebrated Washington's Birthday. Emily Ann Wright visits grandmother Mrs. L. N. Todd. Wilber Adams recovers from a serious pneumonia attack. Eldine Bullock and Federalsburg relatives visited recently.
The Andersontown Hobbs Community Club hosts an entertainment next Wednesday evening March 5 at Liden's Schoolhouse. Shows include a play How the Story Grew with eight characters a second play Paying the Piper with four actors a pantomime readings and special songs Admission 15 cents while children under 12 pay 10 cents Refreshments will be sold Everyone is invited.
A Detroit Municipal Airport test matched Edward F. Schlee in an Oakland Eight against Billy Brock in a Lockheed Vega monoplane. The car led briefly, then the plane accelerated and lifted off, finishing in a dead heat as both neared takeoff speed.
Announcement lists the marriage of Kath erine Coulbourne of Richardson Park to Edgar Fulton Bradley of Hurlock Md with ceremony in Chestertown on February 16 They will reside in Wilmington Also noted is the marriage of Dellah Todd Walker of Philadelphia to Eugene Handy of Philadelphia The couple left for two weeks in Florida The Federalsburg Woman's Club plans a card party for the County Nurse Fund and Roland Handy attends a business conference in Springfield Mass Captain Wm F Reagan marks his 85th birthday Jerome D Jefferson spends time in Morrisburg Pa
Bethlehem community House hosts a box social and spelling bee on Thursday evening March 6 with sales of boxes ice cream cake and pie and a prize for the best speller. Also notes visits by local residents and a report of communicable disease cases in Caroline County including chickenpox lobar pneumonia influenza and broncho.
In loving remembrance of my brother John Irwin who died one year ago today March 2 1929. No one heard the footsteps of the Angels drawing near who took from earth to Heaven The one we loved so dear. The pearly gates were open a gentle voice said Come And with farewells unspoken He calmly entered home. Sad silent and dark be the tear that we shed As the night dew that falls on the grave o er his head. But the night dew that falls the in silence it weeps Shall brighten with verdure the grave where he sleeps and the tear that we shed the in secret it rolls Shall long keep his memory green in our souls.
The Stubbs family express deep thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of their baby and for the floral offerings. A note from local ads mentions a Willys-Overland price cut on 1930 Whippets and farm supplies from R. H. Stafford in Burrsville.
About 150 4-H girls parents leaders and teachers in Caroline County will attend the annual 4-H Girls Federation banquet at Denton Masonic Hall on March 8 at 1 p m. Miss Gertrude L Warren organizer of Boys and Girls 4-H clubs in the United States will give the principal talk. The program features the song Dreaming by Fannie Buchanan with garden themed decor and costumes. Luncheon will be served by the Andersontown Hobbs Community Club and tickets must be arranged through local 4-H clubs by March 1.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Collins hosted a misceaneous shower on Friday February 21 in Easton area with attendees including Norris Elliott Mary Mullen Arthur Perry Ely Higgins and many others. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments and received numerous useful gifts. Louise Payne visited B M Connelly Monday evening and Mrs Leonard Collins is listed as sick.
Mrs John Adams and Mrs Fred Fountain and son Herman spent the week end with Mr and Mrs George Terrell in Clifton Heights Pa Miss Sadie Devore and Blanche Stetler of Philadelphia stayed with Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain over the weekend Mr and Mrs Harrison Trice and daughter Gladys visited Mr and Mrs Earl Adams and family on Sunday Mrs George Chaffinch returned home after a three week stay with the Terrells Mrs John Adams spent Wednesday and Thursday with her daughter Mrs Earle Robinson Bernice Adams hosted Miss Margaret Hastings of Bridgeville last week Mr Charles Fountain is visiting with his parents this week
Rural inquiry offers clover seed priced at 12 dollars per bushel. Local resident R H Stafford of Burrsville asks if there is further farm or home guidance or deals.
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