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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1937
Page
4
President and Treasurer Mary Melvin, Vice-President and Secretary. Entered at the Post Office at Denton Maryland as second class mail matter. Saturday Morning March 20 1937.
The Keystone Automobile Club's platform denounces diverting motor funds from highways and safety. Manager Garrison P. Knox notes Bill 89 in Maryland seeks a constitutional amendment to use all motor taxes for roads, echoing Maine Missouri Minnesota and Colorado examples. The club endorses the measure, urges member support, and distributed posters and petitions to garages and stations.
Walter Lippmann warns that the judicial reorganization plan risks a constitutional crisis, threatening fundamental liberties. He notes bipartisan opposition from major figures like Carter Glass and George Norris, and likens the danger to regimes in Germany, Italy, and Russia, urging public opinion to act.
The piece traces government waste and duplication across many departments and agencies. It notes a call for reorganizing more than 100 independent bodies into 12 major executive departments while preserving the three branches. The Byrd study and a presidential committee push for extensive consolidation within constitutional checks and balances.
The proposed plan would create two Cabinet head departments social welfare and public works and rename the Interior to Conservation while absorbing agencies like TVA Social Security and FHA. It cites efficiency and economy as goals amid political dissension and anticipates a White House plan advancing in Congress after which attention returns to other legislation and headlines.
The piece warns that slow reporting of fires due to lack of public knowledge of fire alarm boxes turns small blazes into conflagrations. It cites incidents where responders arrived too late and urges communities to implement affordable alarm systems and public education on box locations and operation.
The piece questions why Italy would pursue Ethiopia while Eritrea Italian Somaliland and Liberia show poor returns and bloodshed, and why Germany seeks colonies for expansion and raw materials. It argues population trends and global movement away from seizing foreign areas suggest an evolving approach to empire and resources.
The piece traces Germany’s 19th and early 20th century colonial expansion, noting private ventures and eventual government control of colonies after 1907. It discusses the Versailles Treaty’s loss of territories, questions whether colonized peoples should decide their fate, and cites Tanganyika and other Pacific and African holdings as examples of evolving mandates and regional claims. It mentions England, Japan, France, and new governance dynamics shaping future responses to self-determination.
The article notes Yugoslavia as the sweethearts of many nations for its postwar alliances. It lists treaties with Bulgaria Greece Turkey Romania and member states of the Little Entente as well as trade pacts with Germany Britain France and Italy. It mentions a diverse population and internal tensions while highlighting ambitions for harmony among peoples.
The Chief Scout celebrated his 80th birthday as his worldwide group exceeded 2 500 000 youths in 73 lands. He urged helpers to assist others and found that giving aid brings happiness to the helper as well.
The Garden Club of America through Mrs. Joseph Grew presented 4650 American trees to the Japanese nation as thanks for courtesies shown to club members during their 1935 tour of Japan. The trees will be planted in parks in Tokyo Yokohama Osaka and other cities.
International Labor reports estimate global unemployment between 17.0 and 18.0 million at year end 1936, reflecting severe economic distress and rising joblessness worldwide.
A brief note profiles Newell Dwight Hills as an author noting three arch enemies of happiness: Hurry Worry and Debt. The line suggests a thematic, motivational or philosophical framing around personal finance and mindset.
The State Teachers College at Salisbury plans a two day event April 9 10 focusing on problems facing youth. Edwin W Broome will open Friday sessions with What Has Happened to Our Youth and Why Miss Elizabeth Amery and others will lead Saturday forums on jobs civics philosophy of life and education Dean W S Small and Rev Thos A Williams among speakers. Representatives from Shore high schools are invited to join and Mr T J Caruthers will summarize key points at the final Saturday session.
Agricultural guidance from Herman A. Hunter of the University of Maryland urges farmers to boost pea yields through rotation inoculation timely planting and soil fertility. Plant from March 1–15 on the Eastern Shore or about two weeks later on the Western Shore using well drained fertile soil with 5–6 hundred pounds of fertilizer per acre and lime if needed. Peas should rotate and be inoculated, with testing available through county agents and the Maryland Extension Service in College Park for lime needs.
Mrs Ethel O Goodwin and children of Folsom visit with the Goodwins. Philadelphia guests join Ed Schoppe and family. Several relatives listed ill with wishes for a speedy recovery. Visits span Wilmington Philadelphia and local hosts. New car purchases noted for Norman Stubbs and Keith Webb. Sewing Circle entertained by Miss Helen Melvin.
In memory of Della F Lister wife of John E Lister who died on March 15 1934 Three years ago dear mother your gentle voice was stilled your patient walk was ended your busy hands lay still Your earthly work all finished youve gone to rest above its you were thinking of But in our fondest memories missed by husband and children
A compact excerpt noting Epictetus on rejoicing in what one has rather than grieving for what is missing and the Christian Science Monitor on faith and spiritual understanding surpassing human judgment in critical moments.
Maryland Farm Bureau president Harry Nuttle warns legislators that federal withholding of road funds shows gas tax money must be used solely for road purposes. He argues farmers subsidize road costs and demand a fair, complete tax system rather than emergency patches.
Stanley M. Woodhead, a Del-Mar-Va Council field and assistant executive since 1930, resigns effective April 1 to become scout executive of the Orange-Sullivan County Council in Middletown, New York. He organized troops in Laurel and Middleburg, helped expand scouting on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and led rural Delaware communities into the program. The Del-Mar-Va Council expresses regret and wishes him success in New York.
In memory of my dear son Law rence A Dennis who died seventeen years ago on March 14 1920. A mother's tribute filled with sorrow and faith expresses longing for his voice face and smile, and comfort in a beautiful land with Jesus. By his loving mother Elizabeth Dennis Collison.
In sad but loving memory of my dear husband who departed this life March 20, 1934. Three years have passed since you were called away. Some may think that we forget you though on earth you are no more. But in memory you are with us as you always were before. By his loving wife.
The lines describe the old York Road as a rare saintly path stretching east and west in white, adorned with many jeweled boughs, evoking Lizette Woodworth Reese's poetic imagery.
The M E Church House Hillsboro will host the Caroline County 4 H Banquet on Friday April 2 at 6 30 p m The Hillsboro 4 H Clubs will handle decorations and act as hostesses Annice Ebling of Greensboro will be toastmaster with Thelma Bowman Ridgely and Margaret Leese as speakers Dorothy Emerson Girls Club Agent College Park Md will take part All 4 H members parents teachers and friends are invited Tickets cost fifty cents Chestnut Grove 4 H Club formed with officers Virginia Dew president Elsie Wharton vice president Frances Meredith secretary Mildred Williams treasurer Virginia Wright publicity chair Mary Andrew sunshine chair Hazel Giessner membership chair and others announced plans for a productive year.
The Andersontown Hobbs 4-H Club gathered Friday evening March 12 at Mrs. Harry Willis's home with full attendance. Miss Spafford assisted the girls with layette finishing for the Nurses Board and shared school handiwork that inspired the group. The period included learning a new song.
Maryland poultrymen are urged to improve brooding practices to cut chick mortality and raise live chicks given high feed costs. Dr Morley A Jull of the University of Maryland offers five rules: select sound pullorum-tested stock. maintain clean brooder houses. avoid excessive brooder heat. keep chicks dry to prevent coccidiosis. avoid overcrowding and provide adequate space.
Mr and Mrs Ray Frampton of Wilmington spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Trafford Porter. Mrs H F Hafer and Mrs William Rickards attended a Denton 4 H Club leaders meeting. Mr and Mrs Jay Donald Davis of Keyser announce the birth of a son on March seventh. Miss Pearl Clark of Swarthmore guest of Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones part of last week. Miss Bessie Porter of Centreville guest of Mr and Mrs David Holsinger last week. Miss Betty Shockley hosted an 18th birthday party last Thursday. Mrs Albert White and Mrs Richard Blackburn visited Wilmington last Wednesday. Mrs Isabelle Andrew entertained her son Luke Andrew of Chester last week. Mrs Ernest Buckle suffers from a bone felon on a finger.
A regional snapshot notes local events and people. The Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church meets in Laurel Delaware in April. Insurance payout of 1892.40 to John Horsey for a dwelling fire loss. Local sermons, road improvements under the Shoemaker law, and possible political changes in the House of Delegates involving Samuel Nuttle and Arthur Bennett. Social gatherings at Satterfield home, visits from Sayreville and Denton, illness updates, and a Denton bridge and road project funded via county state and private subscriptions under bond authorizations. Senator Goslin seeks county bond sale authorization for Denton bridge and Tuckahoe Neck road.
Mrs. Melvina J. Rittenhouse dies at her son-in-law Charles A. Carroll’s near Preston. funeral at Grove Church with interment in Grove cemetery. Mrs. Mary Willis, widow of Peter Willis Sr., dies at 80 at daughter Mrs. William H. Deen’s home on Fowling Creek. funeral at Harmony M E Church with interment at Concord. C. H. and Madison Towers visit Baltimore. sister Mrs. Grace Todd returns from Maryland University Hospital. Mrs. H. Trice and daughter Maude visiting Baltimore.
Sunday I attended S S and church though not with my permission. The Sunday school teacher and church preacher are not impressed with your trophy. Monday the U S Pa decision upsets him. Tuesday a girl cut out silhou ets of us kids. Jake’s nose wart was drawn and spoiled the party. Wednesday Blisters blames him for not bowing in church and racing the scenery. Thursday Jane struggles in school but does okay. Friday Jake rejects Elsys proposal but hints at marriage later. Saturday Pa visits the editor. joke about circumstantses falls flat with Ma.
Household hints describe baking a center cut ham about two pounds six tart apples and cloves. Score ham, insert cloves, rub sugar over ham, surround with peeled apples, sprinkle remaining sugar, add water, and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes.
The speaker quips that a girl of a certain age would not faint from a risque tale but would faint at a sink full of unwashed dishes. The remark underscores domestic expectations and old fashioned humor about women’s reactions to household tasks.
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