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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1939
Page
4
The World Calendar plan is being studied worldwide with an exhibit at the New York Museum of Science and Industry. It proposes a 12 month equal quarter system with perpetual years, begins quarters and years on Sunday, and adds an extra Sunday or Saturday in leap years.
Washington tax expert George D. Brabson discusses the broad use of tax exemptions for over six and a half million people and the 46 billion dollars in tax exempt securities in 1935. He traces exemptions to McCulloch v Maryland and Marshall's remark that the power to tax is the power to destroy, then supports Roosevelt’s plan to tax compensation of federal officers and state employees, warning it would allow automatic taxation by Congress of federal officers and state securities and could be the administration's new source of tax revenue.
The February 24 Hopkins address cheers business, urging a light government hand on industry and a cooperative path with labor. He advocates private revival, a settled railroad policy, and an end to experimental legislation, while noting his limited authority as the President’s appointee.
In the House, critics block Administration plans for a Guam naval base arguing the policy pushes toward war. Minnesota's Knutson recalls 1917 hysteria, while Shannon denounces the rhetoric as false peace and a march to conflict. The Capitol Daily notes public fear and Pittman’s aggressive anti appeasement stance.
Analysts note President Roosevelt adapts stance to party pressures as House declines a Guam fortification bill. Backers argued for a strong Pacific defense while critics warn against overextension. Some experts believe defense should focus on territorial needs to deter war, shaping ongoing strategic debate.
A British liner speech prompts critique of Chamberlain policy and asks how freedoms like liberty and faith endure under modern conflict. The speaker cites Washington and Jefferson urging peaceful, noninterventionist leadership and criticizes mixed messages from the Foreign Relations Committee chair.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt reportedly resigns from the Daughters of the American Revolution in protest against its refusal to rent a hall to Marian Anderson the celebrated Negro contralto. The issue widens racial tensions in Washington where whites and blacks are about evenly split amid past unrest. Anderson plans Easter appearances in the capital and publicly states her banishment from DAR venues while Roosevelt remains steadfast.
Denton area notices show schedules at Denton M E Church with Sunday School at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m guests from local Fire Company, Epworth League at 6 45 p m, and evening service at 7 24 p m. Other churches mention midweek speaker Dr Franklin H Clapp March 45, and additional service times and catechism events across Caroline Charge Hobbs Chestnut Burtsville and Catholic parishes with confessions and Stations of the Cross times.
Hobbs Qua pastor H H Schauer presided over the third quarterly conference of Caroline Charge at Buirsville last Tuesday evening. Local attendees included Mrs. O J Ghaflinch, Mass Towers, Mrs H Thomas, and Miss Catherine Towers. News notes residents and visitors in area including Alfred Anderson of Adamsville, Frank Davis ill in Eas ton Hospital, and Mrs Indian Rice's death.
Senator O Mahones of the Monopoly Committee says rapid growth of life insurers is seven times faster than the industry itself. He cites Temporary National Economic Committee hearings showing concentration of assets in American life policies, with totals exceeding half the assets of all national banks. He warns public safety while urging greater disclosure of who owns much of America’s wealth through insurance.
The Burrsville M P Church third quarterly conference of Caroline Charge met at 7:80 last Tuesday evening with Rev. H. Schauer presiding Special business was transacted After a long period of ill health Harry A Potter was able to attend church services The Ladies Aid Society will hold the annual spring supper on the 2nd A wood meal wall be served
February in Maryland and Delaware was the warmest since 1932 and the wettest since 1897. Maryland saw a few notable extremes with Snow Hill recording the highest mean temperature and Mt Savage Summit near Prestburg the lowest. statewide precipitation well above normal and snowfall below normal except in the Allegheny region. Delaware posted above normal mean temperatures and notable rain and snow measures with Bridgeville and Delaware City showing peak 2 1 hour and 24 hour totals. John R Weeks, State Meteorologist.
A surprise party honored Mrs Hany Towers for her 51st birthday with guests from Greensboro Federalsburg Preston Oxford Adams Cross Roads Greenwoods and other towns. The evening featured cards dancing and late refreshments as friends extended birthday wishes.
Memorial notice for Della Fo Lister who died March 15 1984. Tribute from husband and children honors her as a loving mother and loyal worker. Poetic lines praise her value and warn others to cherish mothers while they are present.
Deeply grateful to neighbors and friends for sympathy assistance and floral tributes at our home after the death last week. In loving memory of Mrs Dennis Weine. Charles W Griffith died a year ago on March 38 1998. You are not forgotten father dear. As long as life or memory lasts Roland Griffith son and father of the family.
Quotation attributed to George W. Blount emphasizes that tomorrow’s certainty rests on the preparation done today, urging proactive planning and diligent effort to secure future outcomes.
Greenshoro reports a busy weekend with visits among Nichols Ash and Draper families in Wilmington Henderson and Preston. Norman Walls Sr. hospitalized for an appendectomy. Mrs. Ethel Pritchett hosts Greensboro Card Club. Brylon Virginia Dunn welcomed March 2. Several residents noted illness and recoveries, with social calls to extended family in nearby towns.
Ridgely residents visit Denton families as hobby show plans unfold on Friday and Saturday the 17th and 18th. Mrs. Richards hosts her brother from Chester, while Mrs. Andrews visits Greensboro with her daughter. Dr. Leonard and wife near opening of the dentist office. Methodist women hold a church bee. Visitors include Mrs. Mueller in Easton and Mrs. Mancha in town. Local real estate transfer, sewing circle gathering, and regional visits complete the week’s social briefings.
Governor O'Conor asks Assembly to approve a plan creating two commissions to regulate inland game and marine resources. A Fisheries Commission would oversee shellfish and seafood promotion with 14 inspectors and up to 50 deputies, plus heavier penalties, and a separate Inland Fish and Game Commission would appoint a State Game Warden.
The article recalls marines selected as confidential couriers during World War I. Dressed in plain clothes they carried dispatches between American embassies and consulates across Europe, facing ice, mines, and danger. One courier, Sgt William O Grady, endured a perilous rail journey from London toward Petrograd amid Red forces, skipping meals for 48 hours.
A Dorchester Federalsburg roundup reports Mrs. J W Clouser made 1200 pounds of butter selling mainly to Denton. A fatal stove water back explosion killed Mrs Samuel Molesworth. Railman Branson and Jackson buy Harper farm for cantaloupes and fruit. City of Milford steamer patched after ice strike near Sharp's Island. Federalsburg plans funded for a high school building with 17000 dollars in reserve. Attorneys defend two young inmates in Baltimore jail for a Kent County murder. Numerous weddings, obituaries, and local incidents fill the page including Capt Charles Kemp death and Captain Roe's funeral plans.
Oliver N Warren chronicles a week of school and family life with scenes at church class a wedding versus funeral talk at the board jammed with dialect errors and humor Pa the editor Ant Emmy the cross word and a trip to the plea court where a drunken kiss leads to a fine and a judge’s blunt challenge
The last session of the conference opens with a 4 o clock opening presided by Rev W A Hearn. A pageant titled Missions On Parade is set for 7 30 Thursday night to mark the anniversary of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension directed by Rev Dr F W Meuller. Friday features sessions led by Harry B Wright with talks by Miss Ruth Ransom and Bishop Chitamber. Saturday continues with sessions, a ministers wives meeting, temperance address by U S Guyer, and an ordination service. The conference closes Monday morning.
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