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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1936
Page
2
A metropolitan press critique denounces calls for U S involvement in a European war. It argues moneyed interests push conflict and warns war would risk youth lives for others’ losses. The writer urges citizens to resist propaganda and demand responsible leadership.
Six killed and thirty seriously injured when a New York restaurant fire blocked exits amid panic. Fire prevention education promotes calm egress and orderly evacuation. drills in schools aim to foster safer behavior, with nationwide adoption of safeguarding material and mandatory education in many states.
Weekly business survey shows faster activity driven by warmer weather though gains trail last year in most weeks. South and Southwest lead with brisk seasonal buying while industrial output and construction hold strong. New York reports excellent retail week with broad gains. wholesale trade in Easter buying seen but more moderate overall. Philadelphia and Chicago note continued wholesale strength and inventories expanding for women’s apparel.
Industrial activity shows broad gains with steel demand rising and auto orders improving. Northern peninsula iron mines speed up, Birmingham and Pittsburgh report better signals, New York machine tools up, and Philadelphia notes Sun Ship orders exceed 14 million. A National Trails System plan was unveiled, Cleveland broke ground on Great Lakes Exposition buildings, farm land demand increases, spring plowing advances, and Tennessee phosphate fields surge amid robust wheat conditions.
The Salisbury dispatch notes new factories across the Eastern Shore counties, expanding beyond agriculture. Flax processing for cigarette paper is rising, flax farming may scale up, button manufacturing grows, silk hosiery is produced in Salisbury, and fertile mills operate. The region between the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays offers labor, transport, and market access, enabling both farming and manufacturing to co develop with no inherent conflict.
Editorial notes warn that spring floods swell Ohio Missouri and Upper Mississippi tributaries while U S Army Corps of Engineers and Public Works Administration push a vast control system to tame the river. With about 170 million dollars in allotments the program aims to make the lower Mississippi navigable and protect life and property, even if floods surge.
The PWA allotments spurred vast flood control work river by river. Projects include giant cutoffs, 200 miles of wire mats, 42 miles of dykes, and 2,789 miles of levees protecting 27,000 square miles. Dams, reservoirs, and flood projects in the Musk, Ohio, and Missouri basins underwrite navigation, job creation, and regional stability.
The piece surveys British and French empires in Africa including Abyssinia, Tanganyika, and Moroccan and Libyan holdings, noting postwar treaties and Italy's Ethiopian ambitions. It discusses Russian Paris, League of Nations venues in Geneva, and calls for antiwar sentiment, with social notes on manners, dining etiquette, and Emily Post.
The speaker reflects on recent attempts to read Mrs. Past and admits the effort yielded no helpful insights. They acknowledge the consequences were awful and express disappointment in the outcome of the reading.
The text explains that marble play marks the arrival of spring and that boys’ competition develops eye hand coordination and self discipline. It traces marble gaming from ancient Babylon to modern organized events, noting a shift from chaotic scrambles to regulated rules and tournaments that teach social organization.
Ridgely Theatre presents Bud Jones Universal feature The Very Handled Gun with a dramatic rescue by the dog Silver who gnaws free a bound heroine. Also on offer is I Dream Too Much starring Lily Pons, The Lone Wolf Returns with Gail Patrick and Melvyn Douglas, and Lady of Secrets featuring Ruth Chatterton. Showings begin with the week’s slate and new star turns in a period romance and crime drama.
The building committee will host a turkey supper on Thursday March 26 with serving starting at 6 00 pm Admission prices are 25 and 50 cents. Little Barbara Ann Butler is visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs W Bo Deen Mrs Eddie Lord is ill at home best wishes for a speedy recovery
Funeral services were held Sunday March 15 at Con cord for Mars Lord 55 who died March 12 at her daughter Alrs Williamson's Denton home. Officiants were the Ress W L Jump and Lewis Dennis with Ridgely Reformed Church choir singing. Pallbearers were Harry Wheatley Harry Nuttle Pred Smith Frank Davis Trouston Towers and L H Thomas. Mrs Lord, daughter of Captain William and Rhoda Collins Russum, married William H Lord in 1876, he died at Hobbs in 1982. She leaves two daughters six sons and many grandchildren including Annie Bell Williamson Gertrude Smith Emmett Harvey Alex Lord Alfred Lord Walter Lord Lacy Lord.
A daughter Mrs. Nettie Lord honors her mother Annie Flaharty who died three years ago on March 21 1930. She recalls the loss on the first day of spring with verses about heavenly rest and enduring memories.
Small mahogany sideboard antique in handsome design. Inquire at the Denton Journal Office. March 21.
A bustling Denton scene includes two local weddings Laura Towers wed to Finest Towers with a quiet ceremony at the Howard home and Lulu R. Bradley weds Leon Dill. Capt. Thomas F. Heather dies in Wilmington aged 50 after a Delaware career. Potters Duke dies at 16 from paralysis. numerous community notices recount weather, road work, and social visits in American Corner and surrounding towns.
The Ridgely Grange met on Thursday March 12 and received Mrs J K Snowberger and Mr and Mrs A S Thompson as new members. Miss Anna Frances Seward reviewed Edgar Guest life. A Spelling Bee is planned with East New Market Grange as guests. Several locals were noted: Rev H W Echenberger resigning from St Pauls Lutheran Cordova and moving to Flat Rock Michigan, and many residents visiting relatives and events in nearby towns.
Charles B. Ross, aged 76, has been very ill but shows slight improvement. Ruthanna Woolyhand also ill. Visitors include Mary Frances Huston Grace Ross Nat Cole Henry Cane in Ridgely. Edward Chester visited Greensboro relatives. Otis Woolyhand Oscar Murphy at Ingleside. Otis Woolyhand family Denton visit. Bessie Murphy and Harry Murphy in Ridgely. Dalton Hubbard visiting C. B. Ross.
In loving remembrance a mother and wife Mrs T J Carroll departed March 23 1933 and Roxie departed March 17 two years ago. It is sweet to breathe thy name. Sadly missed by Dora Renana Roop and Howard Roop.
Unfurnished three sizable front rooms with semi private bath and private entrance to furnished reception hall and private porch. Desirable location. Apply at Denton Journal Office.
A tour of peninsula artifact collecting highlights many locals and students with notable finds near Bethel Church and Stevensville. The piece notes the Nanticokes heritage centered at Oak Orchard and mentions prominent collectors, advisories from experts, and a forthcoming reservation at Circus Park Elkton with schools to visit.
Sunday diary notes show a Sunday school mischief about heaven and flying. Monday mentions writing and a black cat. Tuesday describes a bird girl and family welcome. Wednesday reports a riot at the newsroom over a sane verdict. Thursday covers Tommy Tompkins and sheep math. Friday asks about Rome’s founding. Saturday recalls an insult exchange with Jane and Mrs Tansil.
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