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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1937
Page
1
Rural Electrification Administrator Morvis L. Cooke urges Senate Gillette that commission control would doom non profit farm cooperatives seeking electricity. He argues free from regulation speeds farm electrification, reduces rates, and avoids territorial rights disputes that hinder service. He warns commissions push uniform rates and favor private utilities, slowing progress.
Congressman T Alan Goldsborough has arranged a public hearing on Marshy Hope Creek improvement to control floods for Federalsburg Maryland. The hearing is at 3:30 p m March 15 before the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors in Room 2848 Munitions Building Washington DC.
Geo W Clendaniel county agricultural agent outlines 1937 soil conservation program meetings across Ridgely Preston Eden Hall Federalsburg Benin venues March 12 16 18 20 7 30 pm. Attendees include operators landlords and those who didn’t join 1936 to sign work sheets and learn changes.
A succinct quotation attributed to Abraham Lincoln expresses resolve to maintain faith with both friends and adversaries, reflecting Lincoln’s reputed stance on loyalty and resilience in politics.
A Friday evening performance of Dollars To Doughnuts is planned for the high school auditorium at eight o'clock. The play centers on a rich family feigning poverty for a daughter, while another daughter brings home a prince, prompting plans to stylishly impress. Tickets at 15 cents for children and 50 cents for adults.
The Eastern Shore Baseball League will start a 100 game season on May 19 with eight clubs. Crisfield and Pocomoke gain franchises at Federalsburg as the league approves constitutional bylaws and final schedules. Labor Day marks season end. The four leading clubs playoff for the title. J Thos Kibler, president, to present a cup for the opening day crowd. Charles J Truitt named league statistician. Each club will have outside backing or operate as farms for big league teams. Franchise holders include Clark, Ehlers, Cambria, Fowler, Williams, Landgraff, Jacobs, Perry, and Terry with teams tied to Washington, Baltimore, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Villanova, and more. Next meeting around May 1.
Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland expands safety outreach across Maryland and nearby states by organizing 12 patrolmen and 12 Safety Guides at Princess Anne elementary. Inspects emphasize crossing guards and school grounds safety. 80,000 children influenced. 60,000 posters, 18,000 handbooks, and free safety films distributed yearly.
Edward A. O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation told Maryland agricultural teachers in Baltimore that farmers support production control and seek price insurance. He noted dairy and peanut groups led recent Washington hearings and urged unity of farm organizations to safeguard the democratic system.
On WBAL Baltimore at 7 30 p m Monday the Conoco Exploring America program will feature Washington D C touted as the nation s greatest showplace Wells describes the city s transformation under Pierre L Enfant and the dream of beauty in the capital He will visit the Lee Mansion and tell how Arlington became the country s largest cemetery delivering a tour of historic sites and changes in the capital city.
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son Pratt T. Taylor Jr who died one year ago March 12 1936. Do not ask us if we miss him for there is such a vacant place. Home is sad and dreary as he left us broken hearted with a voice we cannot hear. The Comforter stood by whispered Fear not with Me thou shalt abide God saw the road rough hills hard to climb He gently closed your loving eyes and whispered Peace be thine Mother and Sister.
A compact historical record notes milestones from 1864 1865 and earlier events. It references General Ulysses S Grant being appointed commander of Union armies on March 12 1864 and marks key moments such as the first bloodshed of the Amelia Revolution on March 13 1775 and an 1784 patent related to changing soil agriculture. The fragment also mentions a 1665 voyage of 200 African emigrants from Savannah Georgia to Liberia.
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