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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1944
Page
6
Editorials warn that gold brick behavior by labor leaders alienates millions. Administration lax on restraints fuels anger as Fortune polling shows low trust in unions and leaders. Call to "clean house" despite wartime tensions and political pressure.
The Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks present. It approved and passed accounts, inventories, sales, and final distributions across estates including Martha L. Barcus Annie E. Jarrell Elizabeth Bell Chandler George A. Scott William T Lowe Tina Harris Edward C. Carter and W Winder Goldsborough. Release orders and stock bond transfers were also filed and approved.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Butler hosted a Sunday dinner with Kenneth Ramsburg Elmer Butler and children Kenneth Ellen and Ann Marvin Butler also attended. Visitors included Cora Chambers Moir of Texas who stayed with her father Wm Chambers and visited Mrs R H Walling.
A compact collection of maxims on virtue and attitude. Howells speaks of kindness as nobler than intellect. God comforts by changing outlook, not life circumstances. Masterman notes inner attitude over circumstance. Janius asserts integrity is shown by conduct, not words.
Greensboro Circle No 1 of the W S C S led by Mrs Addie Jackson met at Mrs Alfred Blackburns home to plan a flower show and rummage sale. Members reported sick and to receive visits and cards. The next meeting will be at the parsonage with Mrs Kirwan hosting. Ice cream and fancy cakes were served. Mr Morris Williamson bought the Price home on Railroad avenue and will move soon. Mrs Emma Pippin returned from Wilmington. her daughter Mrs George Stevenson visited. A Holiness Church revival began Tuesday. Mr Dan Cochran of Washington visited with the Lennons. Mr L C Donset of Philadelphia visited Miss M M Ginn. Mesdames Ben Beckham and Theda Roe are ill. Judge B L Goldsborough remains ill at home. Mrs Oscar Wyatt is able to go out.
Mr and Mrs R H Stafford entertained guests including Milford’s Brown Thawley and two children Eliza Raughley Harrington Rev and Mrs R L Jones Rita Collison and Robert Stafford. Lawson J Sullivan at Norfolk VA guest of Mr and Mrs Robert Garrett. Mrs Edwin Baker Charlotte Ann and Lawrence Collison visited in Conshohocken Pa. Harold Hopkins Chester visited his parents Howard Hopkins. R H Stafford receiving treatment at Kent General Hospital Dover. Rev and Mrs R L Jones visited relatives in Cambridge. Rev R L Kirby Vienna Md was in town.
We acknowledge with gratitude the kind and helpful assistance rendered by our friends during the fatal illness of our father Charles Henry Flowers and deeply appreciate the sympathy shown in floral tributes and by many other tokens. Sons and Daughters.
A daughter recalls her mother Katie Cahall who died March 14 1921 and laments the lack of a last goodbye in this March remembrance. She remains sadly missed by her daughter.
The Tuckahoe Homemakers Club met March 2 1944 at Mrs David Clop per home. Members displayed dresses and a mats for tables demonstration by the home demonstration agent. Treasurers report shows 88 dollars. a donation was delivered. a 1 dollar book club payment approved. Meeting adjourned at five, next at Mrs Henry Fisher’s. Unity Homemakers Club will meet March 15 at Mrs Will Towers Sr.
Mrs Susie Thompson hosted a Sunday dinner with guests Mrs Norman Clark Mrs Grace Thompson Mr and Mrs G B Stewart Mrs Mary Rowe and Mr Francis Rowe Mr and Mrs Oliver Hewitt of Worton Md and Mr and Mrs Jas Price of Matthewstown who later visited Mr and Mrs Willard Russell and Mrs Morse on Monday. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Kemp included Miss Marjorie Baker of Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Weads and Mr Frank Fleming of Landover Md also visited Sunday, while Mr and Mrs Brown Eaton were Wilmington visitors Saturday.
By Norbert H. Drews the regular meeting opened with praise for the bake project. Seven new boys are eligible for the Cubs with more expected at the next meeting. Barrow appoints Norbert N. Drews as Den Chief and welcomes Paul DeFord into the troop. The group split into two teams led by Life Scout James Cooper and Star Scout Calvert Merriken to play Capture the Flag. A new game is promised for next week.
At the March 2 meeting thirteen Cubs attended with more expected. They received First Aid and Signaling training, learned the Scout Oath and Law, then played outdoor Army games involving thin arm strings to tear off. A second game, Steal the Bacon, used a central handkerchief as the prize. All were dismissed by 9 pm after closing ceremonies.
Henderson couple and guests from Ridgely and Goldsboro join Mrs. Harman and others for Sunday dinners. Visits include Catonsville, Wyoming, Glasgow Virginia, and Philadelphia. Mrs. Andrew Martin hospitalized in Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Sarah Wroten of Hickman thanks everyone who assisted after a house fire. She specifically credits neighbors and the fire company for their quick actions and support during the emergency.
An affectionate Bible verse and a Renaissance line highlight tempering zeal with gentleness. The message stresses patience, teachability, and kindness toward all, aligning scriptural guidance with moral reflection.
Mr and Mrs Norman Adams and daughter Betty visited G W Adams and family Sunday afternoon. Mrs Blanche Adams and sister Edna visited Mrs Geo Wheatley Friday. Mr Herman Fountain spent last week in Philadelphia. Mrs Blanche Adams and Virginia Lee Robinson visited Mrs Fred Fountain Sunday. C W Adams and Harvey William son made a business trip to Philadelphia Monday. Sunday School and preaching at Bloomery Sunday afternoon. Subscribe to The Denton Journal.
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