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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1939
Page
2
An early morning theft at the American Store in Denton prompts criticism of the night watchman. The letter argues the watchman slept, lacking clocks or regular rounds, and urges business owners to demand accountability and a time clock to track his movements.
A broad alliance marks National Wildlife Week March 19 to 23 urging education and legislation to conserve soil water and wildlife. Theodore Roosevelt is cited on soil depth and the value of natural resources, with the National Wildlife Federation coordinating posters stamps and educational materials to support state and national conservation programs.
A renewed push to pass Senator Thomas Utah amendment to the Neutrality Act would allow the United States to aid one side in a foreign war if Congress approves after President finds a treaty violation. Critics warn it mirrors wartime policies of WWI and shifts U.S. from neutrality to active participation.
The argument urges building economic justice to deter dictatorial aggression and keep the United States from entangling in war. It contends Britain France and the U S must lead, apply the Neutrality Law firmly, and reject repeal to prevent a slide toward conflict.
The United States News scorecard shows thousands of bills introduced but only five public laws enacted in two months, signaling a rebellion against White House policies. Leaders in both chambers struggle to assemble majorities while spending and foreign affairs dominate worries, as isolationist and defense hawk views clash. Time indexes reflect a slow business recovery near 1995 levels, with analysts predicting a cautious legislative pace ahead.
The piece notes persistent national debt, weak world trade and farm income alongside signs of relief from lower inventories and steady prices. It cites Newsweek observer Aaron Robey and says officials expect a late year upswing to highs near the depression peak, with security sales slack as buyers and sellers stay cautious.
A State Department note, echoing a League of Nations briefing, emphasizes expanded international collaboration in health, social, economic, and financial fields as essential to peace. It highlights nutrition research, malnutrition worldwide, and the League’s nutrition inquiries shaping policy and national committees.
A General Motors 39 unit Parade of Progress exhibit travels as a world’s fair on wheels to spark youth imagination. The piece notes the noncommercial aim to reveal how industry works and to set some boy to dreaming about useful service to country and fellow men. It highlights engaging displays and accessible lectures that demystify luxury into necessities.
Brazil owes Argentina for wheat and Argentina owes the United States for machinery. A triangular treaty would improve balances between the countries and fit Secretary Hull's reciprocal trade framework. The piece notes world fairs stirring travel, war prep affecting oil, and Strasbourg's Gutenberg anniversary.
On Sunday evening March 12 the Dpworth League of the M E Church hosted cabinet members of the Caroline County Methodist Youth Council. The message centered on Prayer with hymns, solos, cornet duets and quartets, and a closing prayer. Mr and Mrs H C Cooper and family hosted guests at their Hartford Connecticut home. Mrs Mabel Culver of Philadelphia is visiting the Coopers.
In 1935 Maryland State Police officer C E Minnich piloted a novel program teaching teens highway safety in high schools. A thousand students across three counties learned in a mock highway setting with a donated car from a national auto maker. After completion, graduates received diplomas and continued driving under officer guidance, with plans to expand statewide.
Mrs. Melvin Willoughby and her son Robert visited Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Willoughby last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Engle were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Rhodes on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Perry spent Sunday with Mrs. Perry's parents.
The eighth annual Baltimore National Home Show opens today at the Fifth Regiment Armory and runs eight days. FHA will highlight home ownership and loan options, while state and city departments showcase safety and home protection measures. A large flower bed garden centerpiece leads to a full sized three dimensional facade of a new six room dwelling to be given away. Ceremonies are at 7:45 p.m. with daily hours 2 to 10 30 p.m. through March 25.
A reflective aphorism advises that dislikes in others reveal flaws to examine within oneself. The exhortation urges self-scrutiny and personal growth through inner correction rather than outward critique.
Mrs. Emily Craig Virdin widow of William Vidin died Sunday at her son Samuel A. Virdin’s home in new town after a several weeks illness. She aged eighty, survived by her son, two brothers Powell Craig Ardmore Pa Luther Craig New York and no sisters. Funeral was at her son’s home with interment Lakeside cemetery Dover. Local notices report community events and town affairs through the week.
A spring cleaning program is urged to reduce fire risk and improve property value. Readers are asked to plan a junk-disposal campaign, clear out outbuildings, trim grass, avoid burning debris in wind, and donate or junk old items. Communities are encouraged to hold annual cleanup drives with municipal cooperation and pride.
Ridgely residents report visits and hosting across towns. Lee Covey and relatives spent Saturday to Tuesday with Baltimore cousins while Mrs. Harrison Holsinger hosts her Baltimore mother Mass Walker. Robert Dean visited Rock Hall, Rev. and Mrs. Reed toured Wilmington, Pritchett of Greensboro stopped in town, William Marvel returns home convalescing from Easton Hospital, Calvin Lynch party returns from Cuba, James Johnson visits his son in Milton Delaware.
Local column recalls George Skirven buying partner Carl Parker’s share in the moving pictures business and a lively Denton M P Church conference. It notes church growth, gatherings, marriages, birthdays, and obituaries including Rev Ferdinand Wolf and Mrs Lucinda Roe.
Oliver N Warren records Slats diary style observations from a week. He describes Sunday church and a sermon on fathers, a car trip past a Smith Manufacturing Co sign, a preacher visit, classroom teasing about Elsy, conversations about arranged marriage, a telephone worker's engagement, and a cinema outing with Jane ending in a kissed moment.
Mr. John O. Stafford, aged 85, died at his Choptank home after feebleness of old age. He leaves a son L. P. Stafford, an officer on a S. C. & A. boat, and a sister Ellen Jones of Greenwood Delaware. He was brother to Dr. Andrew Stafford and William H. Stafford, and had moved from Sussex to Caroline years ago to teach and farm. Alex Parris, 62, who moved from Goldsboro to Eas ton, died suddenly at his Easton home from acute indigestion. His remains will be brought to Greensboro for a funeral at 1:30. Interment will follow at Greensboro cemetery.
The Orphans Court met with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Actions include withdrawing funds from guardianship estates Ida Virginia and Emil Nicolai. reopening Martin Rush estate. filing debts, admin accounts, and releases. inventory for Matilda Krueger. Williams rent and admin accounts. letters of administration for Josiah A Beck granted to George W Beck and Martha B Short. bonds and notices to creditors. appraisers Tribbitt and Nuttle named. sales of personalty in Charles H Reese estate. administration set for Elsie Biddle with Arthur Biddle as administrator. bond filed. creditor notices issued. petition and order to institute suit filed.
A mother memorializes her son Lawrence A. Dennis who died nineteen years ago on March 14. She recalls the pain of loss, the final goodbye unsaid, and her enduring memory of his smiling face. The tribute closes with loving remembrance from his mother.
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