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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1926
Page
2
Howard Melvin announces Reny Ir Johnson Melvin and Johnson Publishers publish every Saturday. Entered at the Denton Maryland post office as second class mail matter for Saturday morning, March 20, 1926.
The piece argues that farm-to-city migration is driven by economic gains, not risk of food shortages, and that mechanization cushions production. It cites Secretary Jardine as minimizing panic over rural decline and highlights a 1926 U.S. road program with over one billion dollars planned for construction and maintenance across federal, state, and local levels.
John T. Borum comments on the joint Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore meeting in Salisbury. He praises fellowship with Accomac and Northampton, urges growth beyond local chamber limits, and warns against complacency and self adulation while urging mutual support and forward progress.
A region recognizing unfinished work and the need for willing hands to honor ancestral heritage. The text urges a true estimate of duties, trusting better impulses will guide the community to meet the task ahead. It speaks to Accomac Northampton and a collective obligation to avoid being cast in shadows.
Washington College president Paul F Witsworth notes students earn about 5000 dollars yearly by working as furnace tenders janitors barbers tailors restaurateurs clerks secretaries salesmen waiters and more to defray costs. He says self help builds nerve and vision, teaches time programming, diligence, responsibility and money management, giving students a running start after graduation. The college supports loans from three funds with repayment as a formal contract rather than charity.
Eastern Shore youth Jimny Foxx, 18, 5'11" and 180 pounds, draws praise as a fast, shifty athlete with brains and power. He bats about .350 in the International League last season with Providence, and is versatile, eyeing first base and outfield while potentially backing up catching duties for Connie Mack.
The piece describes Jimmy Foxx as tall for his age, observant, and eager to learn. He studies catching from Ralph Perkins and fielding tips from Connie Mack Kid Gleason Simmons Miller Lamar and other outfielders while watching Joe Hauser and Jim Poole. Foxx is praised as a future star capable of excelling at any position.
In memory of our dear daughter Thelma DeFord who departed this life November 2 1925 The golden gates were opened wide a gentle voice said come An angel from the other side welcomed our darling home Weep not that her toil is over Weep not that her race is run God grant that we may rest as calmly as she till then we yield with gladness Our darling to Him to keep and rejoice in sweet assurance For He giveth His loved ones sleep We love Ler loving Mother Father Sisters and Brother
We extend sincere thanks for deeds of kindness comforting words and floral offerings during the recent illness and sad bereavement of our dear loved one. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Beauchamp.
A Child Health Conference will be held in Greensboro on March 26 at the M B E Church House. Mothers are urged to bring children up to age seven for a free physical examination. A representative from the Baltimore Bureau of Child Health will examine the children. Tours run until 4 p.m.
A prospective sheriff candidate announces candidacy for the Democratic primary and asks for public help and support, indicating they will run in the forthcoming race and welcome community assistance and endorsement.
A Democratic candidate announces plans to run for Caroline County Sheriff in the upcoming primaries. The candidate pledges to fulfill duties to the best of ability if nominated and elected and asks for constituent support in one of the county’s most important offices. Your Friend.
The Goopstoke Bank in Goldsboro Maryland will close Thursday March 25 1926 a legal holiday. All paper payable here maturing that day may be paid on the following day. Robert Jarrell cashier. Lucretia Blackberry plants and White Leghorn setting hens noted as items. CG Wright, Hos, Second St, Denton Md.
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