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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1934

Page

2

Tribute Dinner for Colonel Lyden by Stock Exchange Cashiers

A testimonial dinner was held for Colonel Frederick F. Lyden, secretary of the Association of Stock Exchange Firms, by the cashiers' section at the Astor on Saturday night March 3. Carroll F. Phelan presided, with William W. Peake as toastmaster. Several officials offered felicitations and Lyden spoke of his decade with the Association and the ethics of the financial community. the gathering included partners, members, and governors of the Association.

Frederick F. Lyden Association of Stock Exchange Firms Cashiers Astor Carroll F. Phelan Watson, Armstrong & Co William W. Peake Mann, Pell & Peake Mr. Lyden W. W. Spaid W. B. Hibbs & Co Washington Kenneth C. Hogate The Wall Street Journal Charles D. Draper H. N. Whitney & Sons Howard B. Smith Transfer Agents Association Raoul E. Desvernins Association Walter W. Price Livingston & Co Frank R. Hope Paine, Webber & Co Lyden

The Train Is Coming Back

Walter P. McGuire argues in the Southside Virginia News that railroads, once the great national instrument, faced crippling competition and regulation but are now reemerging with new vigor. He highlights Union Pacific's aluminum train at 110 mph as emblematic of a revived era in long distance land travel.

Walter P. McGuire Southside Virginia News Petersburg Virginia Union Pacific McGuire

Economists Split On Money Policies In Public Debate

A survey of 2,650 American Economic Association members shows most economists oppose monetary tinkering to raise prices or buy gold and silver, with 73 percent against raising commodity prices, 80 percent against gold purchases, and 85 percent against government silver buys. The study notes a majority foresee inflation risk, yet the 59 cent dollar remains, while gold imports slowed and Chinese bankers urge no silver price rise. It highlights three future paths: nationalism, internationalism, or a third course.

United States American Economic Association China U. S America

Wallace’s middle course on exchange and farming policy

Secretary of Agriculture Wallace argues for a balanced shift toward internationalism with reduced tariffs and readjusted farming. He warns against nationalistic retreat, noting likely retirement of 25 million acres of land and licensing methods, while favoring a half billion in additional imports and revised barter rates to spur reciprocal trade.

Wallace

Bringing Home Taxes and the National Debt Burden

A public appeal explains the national debt as personal debt to every voter. It traces growth from 2 billion after the Civil War to about 30 billion by 1935, warning that in two years every person could owe about 240 dollars. It links debt to taxes, employment, and ballot decisions on public bonds.

Pity the Poor Pedestrian in the Traffic Tangle

A tirade against jaywalking notes pedestrians cause 13 440 of 29 900 traffic deaths, urges obeying signals and crosswalks, and predicts pedestrians may become extinct as children learn to wait for lights and use designated crossings.

National Bureau of Casualty

Pedestrian Safety Advice Urges Left-Side Walking Against Traffic

Advice to pedestrians to walk on the left-hand side of the road facing traffic and to condemn reckless driving by motorists. Emphasizes caution and continuous vigilance for safe shared streets.

Where Are My People by Arthur J. Burks review

A reader contrasts national worries with a comic strip couple and praises Burks's Where Are My People for its American, straightforward tale of one family's role in turning virgin land into thriving towns in Washington. The book portrays real people behind the nation’s growth and urges responsibility beyond politics.

Air Mail Ig Bim Bim Benjamin Gump Arthur J. Burks Burks West East Big Bend Washington

Help Bring Recovery Through Home Building and Repair

In 1929 construction supported over a million jobs in related industries with more than five billion dollars in product value. Home building and repair form the core of this recovery, as spring nears low prices invite immediate work on small houses and renovations to save money and boost demand.

Did you ever stop to think about a free press clause

W O Paisley editor of the Marion Daily Republican argues the NRA code must include a free press guarantee. He says the fight protects the public by preventing long appeals that would ruin newspaper business and stifle speech.

W. O. Paisley Marion Illinois Daily Republican

Silver and Gold A Debate on Currency Reform

A survey of experts finds many believe progress has begun in stabilizing currency and that a fixed permanent ratio between gold and silver is needed. The President has authority to set such a rate but acts cautiously, awaiting expected outcomes. Economists argue it may be crucial for recovery and trade revival.

Post Office to issue Mother's Day stamp link to Whistler

The Post Office announced a new 3c stamp for Mother's Day honoring Whistler's Portrait of the Artist's Mother. Officials debated whether the image should show her with carnations and will issue the stamp on May 1.

Whistler

Wedding Invitations and Announcements

Printed with care and neatness, these invitations announce forthcoming nuptials and social notices, inviting guests and family to celebrate union and joy with gracious formality.

Roosevelt urges immediate industry action to sustain gains

President Roosevelt addresses 4,500 business executives at the NRA code conference urging lower price schedules to support higher wages and employment. He notes rising sales and production and showcases vast government data blending Commerce and Labor statistics to show how many industries can put more people back to work without harming output.

Roosevelt NRA Congress Elwood Kisor Code Committee For NRAA Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Department of Commerce Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Labor Great Bureau of the Census

Federal debt burden per person and family

The average amount owed by each man woman and child for federal and local government debts is about $300, or about $1,200 for a family of four. Repayment of principal and interest comes out of earnings of every citizen and industry.

Notable regional contest to inscribe 600-word essays

Notable Maryland and Delaware residents join a regional committee to judge a national contest for 600 word essays to be carved in granite for the Mt. Rushmore Memorial in South Dakota. Awards include 1000 and 500 prizes, scholarships, medals, and merit certificates, with participation open to adults and students.

Maryland Delaware Mt. Rushmore Memorial Black Hills South Dakota David Allan Robertson Goucher College Walter Hullihen University of Delaware Raymond A. Pearson University of Maryland Gilbert W. Mead Washington College Gilbert Chinard Johns Hopkins University Edward A. Dochler Loyola College John L. Whitehurst Board of Regents William Bauernschmidt Public School Association of Baltimore Virginia Baltimore Sunday American Baltimore News

Good Food For Sound Thinkers Quote Collection

A brief compilation of two aphorisms. The first by Scott urges bold action and dismisses timidity as an obstacle to progress. The second by Thomas A Kempis counsels inner peace through indifference to pleasing others.

Prayer and Freedom Weigh on Spiritual Strength

Readers reflect on drawing strength from God through prayer and consider the essence of freedom as the unfettered use of God granted powers. The Christian Science Monitor and Coleridge offer thoughts on faith, empowerment, and liberty.

Christian Science Monitor Coleridge

Rehoboth to be lighted by electricity Twenty-Five Years Ago

Twenty five years ago Rehoboth planned electric lighting as telegraph and telephone lines still out after last week’s storm. Updates note 486 dwellings in Denton and West Denton with about 1,940 residents. Also reported are livestock gains, an automobile show soon, and local obituaries and bank organization in Denton county.

Outlaws of Eden by Peter B. Kyne serial in this paper

Peter B. Kyne’s western romance Outlaws of Eden serializes in the paper. The Californa valley tale features romance gun-play a scheming villain water-rights conflict a two-fisted hero a spirited heroine and a surprising ending in the vivid western voice Kyne is praised for his authentic character portrayal and swift storytelling with ties to his other famous works.

Peter B. Kyne California West Eden Webster Jim the Conqueror

Pur chase of freight house by Marvels and sons

RIDGELY A. W. Marvel and sons have purchased the Pennsylvania Railroad freight house for storage. It will be moved behind Lee Covey's garage. Mrs. Walter Bennington was operated on for gall stones at Easton Hospital last Saturday and is home recuperating. St Gertrude's Academy students rehearse a passion play The Mystic Rose for Palm Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Ringgold of Wilmington visited their parents here. Mr and Mrs Charles Koeneman of Houston Del were guests of their parents. Mr and Mrs William Matthews of Smyrna visited. Mrs Kent Temple and son Kent Jr of Connecticut are visiting. Mr T. L. Day is out again. Mrs Ilda Orr Miss Hilda Cherry and Mrs W T Temple have been on the sick list.

Rehoboth S. F. Cole Owen C. Blades Choptack Blades Smith Good Denton West Denton Ferdinand Baynard Charles Kline Kingston Talbot County Caroline Easton Trippe Kline F. C. Brown Fifth Avenue Merritt H. Hubbard Tuckahoe Neck George R. Percy Oakford Clinton Cook H. Wix Emily Masten Harrington John T. Carter Martin F. Allaband New Castle Del Helen Richardson Queen Anne Mamie Trice Edward Hirs Philadelphia Carroll H. Dunning New York Henry Wilson Baltimore Josephine M. Downes Dover Frances A. Johnson Love Point Kent Island Goldsboro Bank F. P. Medford Robert Jarrell Sr Robert Jarrell Jr W. T. Jarman & Bro Grace W. S. Rutter Greensboro Warren Vansant Allen Massey Goldsborough Daniel R John M Wm. E Edward J James L Arthur A Clarence W. Adams A. W Bernard Ringgold Charles Koeneman Houston August Koeneman William Matthews Smyrna W. M. Wiley Kent Temple Kent Jr Connecticut W. T. Temple T. L. Day Ilda Orr Hilda Cherry

Scratch pads offered at Journal office for 1 cent

The Journal announces availability of handy scratch pads priced at one cent each. Readers are invited to visit the Journal office to purchase, with quantities limited by stock and standard office hours applying.

Journal

Weekend diary of small-town happenings

Friday notes a woman victimized by theft by a former ward and a child in foster care. Saturday Amy Felthaus treats singing night turns awkward. Sunday preacher and Ike Furry recall war tales. Monday Pug Stevens misreads bath day. Tuesday Pa on crooks and laws. Wednesday teacher humor on kissing. Thursday Edna Jinkins marries Perry Fling for money, marriage ends in separation.

Emmy Raize Orfan Amy Felthaus Nobuddy Chirch Ike Furry Ike Pug Stevens Enny Edna _ Jinkins Perry Mebby Annyway

Marylands Division of Oral Hygiene Turns Four

The Division of Oral Hygiene, youngest unit of the Maryland State Department of Health, celebrated its fourth birthday last December. Since 1929 eighteen of twenty three counties have school dental clinics, over 1700 clinics last year served more than 19000 children, with travelling clinics in southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. Dr Richard C Leonard leads the division and emphasizes cooperative support from the State Dental Association teachers parents boards and civic groups. The aim remains universal school dental service across Maryland.

Division of Maryland Leonard Said State Dental Association Boards of Education Towson

Ridgely Theatre Hosts Marx Brothers Duck Soup Run

The Four Marx Brothers appear in Duck Soup at Ridgely Theatre with nicknames Groucho Harpo Chico and Zeppo. Shorts include Harry Langdon A Roaming Romeo Screen Song I Like Mountain Music and Fox News Events. Will Rogers comes next Thursday to Saturday in Mr Skitch with Zasu Pitts as lead lady. A film adapts Anne Camerons Green Dice. shorts feature Pop pin the Cork novelty and Fox News Events.

Marx Brothers Ridgely Theatre Groucho Harpo Chico Zeppo Julius Arthur Leo Herbert Harry Langdon Romeo Fox News Will Rogers Fox Mr. Skitch Zasu Pitts Anne Cameron Saturday Evening Post

Pageant to mark State Tercentenary at Salisbury Normal School

History will come alive on March 26 and 27 at Salisbury Normal School with a six episode State Tercentenary pageant. Directed by Mrs. Margaret B. Ross with Myron Mezick as Francis Scott Key, the drama features extensive scenery, costumes, and music by faculty, students, and the Elementary Department, recalling colonial scenes and the War of 1812 with rockets and bombs.

Salisbury Normal School Margaret B. Ross Lillian Parker Beulah Dixon Anne H. Matthews Pauline Riall Tracy Holland Dorothy Mitchell Virginia C. Harwood William Howard Bennett Ida‘belle W. Thomas Ruth Powell Helen L. Jamart T. J. Caruthers Benn Mages J. B. Richardson St. Mary’s Maryland Peggy Stewart Annapolis Fort McHenry Francis Scott Key Myron Mezick Dramatic Club Ellen Craig Salisbury King Charles Edwin Mitchell Leonard Calvert Emily Turner Aquasco

Dentonia Presents Western and Musical Weekends at Theatre

Dentonia shows Son of the Border with Tom Keene and Edgar Kennedy on Friday and Saturday March 15 and 16 with fast action and comedy. Also featuring Pathe News Torch Song Merry Melody Cartoon and Clark and McCullough comedy for a entertainment filled weekend. Monday and Tuesday March 19 and 20 host the Denton Firemen's Annual Minstrel Show. Beginning Wednesday March 21 through Friday March 22 23 Warner Bros hit Fashions of 1934 with William Powell Bette Davis Frank McHugh Hugh Herbert Verree Teasdale Dorothy Burgess and more plus a top Venetian dance sequence and short subjects. Remember three big days.

Dentonia Tom Keene Edgar Kennedy Pathe News Clark & McCullough Denton Firemen Warner Bros William Powell Bette Davis Frank McHugh Hugh Herbert Verree Teasdale Dorothy Burgess Paris

Anderson town Hobbs Community Club Meeting Notes

The February meeting at Concord church house drew twenty three members and visitors. Miss Spafford spoke on dressmaking. Hostesses Mary Atkinson and Olivia Lord served chicken salad biscuits saltines pickles and heart shaped candies. Robert Atkinson of Camp Meade visited his parents Clarence and Mary Atkinson. Lynnie Lord recently stayed with Kathleen Covey near Preston.

Andersontown-Hobbs Community Club Concord Church House Spafford Mary Atkinson Olivia Lord Robert Atkinson Camp Meade Clarence Atkinson Lynnie Lord Kathleen Covey Preston

Greensboro trio and visitors in Philadelphia brief

Mr and Mrs Oscar Nichols and sons spent Wednesday in Philadelphia. Miss Elizabeth Hughes visited Philadelphia this week. Wilson Thornton spent the week end in Preston. L W Taylor spent Friday in Phil.

Oscar Nichols and Sons Philadelphia Elizabeth Hughes Wilson Thornton Preston L. W. Taylor

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Colonel Lyden Sra Scott Thomas A. Kempis Adams Mahala Collison Cain Collison Andersontown Kent County Elizabeth Adkins Bethel Priscilla Carroll Millington Samuel F. Pearson Charles Ti. Pearson Boston Burton Pearson Kate Pearson Georgia Annie Pearson Middletown Audrey Orville G. Smith Orangeburg S. C Outlaws OF Ross Farquar Ridgely Theatre News Father White Josephine Devine Cobra Giles Brent Helen Caulk Golt Margaret Brent Julia Lake Waller Green Roberta Tyler Crisfield George Fox Dorothy Dickerson Elkton Francis Asbury Sara Collins Brookview Francis Makemie Edwina Heatwole Anthony Stewart Samuel Sherwell Parsonsburg Joshua Thomas George Spence Doris Jones Brunswick Dentonia Attractions Concord Caroline High School Caroline County Light St Spa
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