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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1939

Page

2

Rotary Club Global Link Sparks Universal Goodwill

The article explains how local Rotary clubs form part of a world wide movement with clubs in 87 countries and 5,000 clubs. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is noted as an active Rotary member in Copenhagen. It emphasizes that Rotary aims to foster understanding from the individual up to global solutions and invites readers to see their town as a link in the chain.

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark United States Frederik Rotary Club Copenhagen Rotary

England Shifts To A New Policy Of Appeasement

The piece argues Britain has moved toward appeasement with Soviet Russia to strengthen a future stance against Hitler and Mussolini. It notes calmer European prospects since March 6 and credits rearmament, U S signals, and diplomacy for improved morale and reduced war risk. It cautions about trade impacts and possible alliances influencing peace.

England Germany Munich Europe Czechoslovakia Soviet Russia Hitler Mussolini France Tunisia Corsicia Britain Spain Italy United States Stalin London Moscow Berlin Nazi Germany

Economic Signals Point Upward Amid Shifts in 1932 Outlook

The Wall Street Journal noted a sidewise business drift with an anticipated upturn. Steel output sat at 55 percent capacity while the Dow Jones industrials stood 13 points above the year's low. Auto production, construction, and retail demand show strength, and Congress’ growing economy focus gains supporters.

Wall Street Journal Reta Congress

Between War and Peace in a Clear American Policy

A bold call for neutrality and self preservation in a volatile Europe. The author argues that imperial rivalry and armament races predate the US and that true peace requires recognizing interdependence and pursuing peace at home rather than costly foreign entanglements.

Signs of Spring Brightens Hopeful Hearts

Winter lingers in many places but seed catalogs reach tables and spring fashions spark thrill. Baseball camps, athletes under southern sun, and birds returning north hint at renewal. Housewives prepare cleaning, gardening begins, and March promises warmer days and woodland scents.

Who pays for highways in the United States

A comprehensive study by three renowned experts, Clifford Older, Charles Reed, and W. S. Downs, analyzes highway costs from 1921 to 1932. It seeks the total annual road cost, the share borne by the general taxpayer versus motor vehicles, and an equitable division of costs between the two.

Association of American Railroads Clifford Older Illinois State Highway Department Charles R. Reed School of Civil Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology W. S. Downs University of West Virginia America

Highway cost study shows taxpayers subsidize motor vehicles

A detailed study concludes over a 12-year period total street and road costs reached 20.88 billion dollars. General taxes shouldered 35.09 billion, motor vehicle taxes 15.79 billion, but motor vehicles paid only 6.03 billion and general taxes covered 9.75 billion more. The report warns taxpayers subsidize driving by nearly 10 billion and urges greater public attention to highway funding.

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The End of a Republic in World War Era Debate

A reflective essay argues the Czechslovakia Republic formed under Wilsonian influence faced internal collapse and external pressures from fascism and communism. It cites Lansing and Webster to warn that modern critics misjudge American democracy while praising American prosperity and workers’ rights.

United States Senate Daniel Webster Auer

Merits debated for St Lawrence Seaway project

United States and Canada hearings feature Tanter MacNider and Frank Bolton arguing for an all American route via eight to nine locks and expanded channels. Canadian views from Me Coghlan oppose the plan as economically unsound and wasteful, citing traffic diversion and excess tax burdens amid hydroelectric power abundance in Quebec and Ontario.

United States Canada Great Lakes-Lo Lawrence Seaway Tanter MacNider Po Seaway Frank J. Bolton New York State Waterways 9 Association Bo M. P. Coghlin Montreadl Baard of Trade North America Colonel MacNider Duluth Minn Ocean Great Lakes St. Lawrence Project Me. Coghtin Monreal Board of Trade Quebec Ontario

Editorial Notes on Chiang Kai-shek and West China Refugees

The piece describes Chiang Kai-shek consolidating a new capital at Chungking in Sichuan as Japanese pressure pushes refugees inland. It details mass university relocations, refugee administration in Kweichow, and rapid postwar development including transport, industry, and media growth, plus humanitarian ties to Massachusetts and Chile relief efforts.

Chiang Kai-shek West China Far West Szechwan Yangtze River Chungking Chinese Union i Lo West Movement China Manbay Yangtze Madame Chiang Kay-soek Agua University of Voran Whimpoo Academy Canton Ching Yenan Sek Sun-Yat-Sen Kweiechow New England Massachusetts America Grand Lodge of Chile

Preachers Attack Wealth Domination In Society

The speaker rails against those who denounce banks and corporations and seek to choke industry. He argues that in a country with broad property spread such hostility harms small capitalists and the economy, urging restraint and balance.

Harmony birthday party and church entertainment planned

A Harmony filling station hosts a birthday surprise for Mrs. James Toft with singing dancing and gifts. The Harmony Church plans a March 28 school entertainment featuring plays music ice cream and candy to benefit the church. Local residents visit families and attend services in Federalsburg and M. P. Church events noted.

James Toft Harmony Filling Station Daisy Hamnony Chustch Olin Thomas Naom Sthidas Helen Mezick Federalsburg Il. Mezick

Revival at Smithson Church Led by Rev J T Baynard

Everyone is invited to the ongoing revival meeting at Smithson Church conducted by Rev J T Baynard pastor. Services start at 7 50 and preaching at 8 00. Mrs James Toft hosted a surprise birthday party Friday night at Himony. The evening pleased all attendees. Mrs Joseph Worm celebrated her 71st birthday Sunday with friends and relatives at home. Mrs Fannie Prager marked her 62nd birthday Wednesday afternoon hosting friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Charlie Perry entertained Sunday guests from Salisbury and Cannons Del. Edna Wright spent the weekend with Mrs AL McCarty and family.

Smithson Church J. T. Baynard Sons James Toft Himony Joseph Worm Fannie Prager Charlie Perry Salisbury Cannon's Del Edna Wright AL McCarty

Local visits and family notices from Greensboro and nearby towns

Greensboro and Linwood residents visit relatives and notable guests travel between Norristown Wilmington Preston Easton and Dover. People mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. H Bark Nichols Mrs Sallie Nichol Miss Cannie Hobbs Mr Burt Hobbs Mrs Raymond Bennett Mrs Sallie Minner Mrs M B Cooper Ethel Pritchett Lloyd Cannon James Curry Sr Arthur Cahall Fred Comsey Stelen Griffith Orville Travers Nelson J Forney Shirley Selleck Ben Edwards and Georgia Swann with multiple weekend and weekday visits noted.

H. Bark Nichols Linwood Sallie Nichol Cannie Hobbs Baltimon Burt Hobbs Alro Medford L. Price Sophia Howard Norristown Raymond Bennett Easton Hospital Sallie Minner Wilmington M. B. Cooper Ethel Pritchett Lloyd Cannon Preston James Curry Sr Arthur Cahall Dover Fred Comsey Stelen Griffith Pedernburg Susie Ford Orville Travers Wihnington Nelson J. Forney Easton Fred Monroe Shirley Selleck Ben Edwanrds Georgia Swann

Weekend Gossip In Ridgely And Nearby Towns

Ridgely residents William Jarrell Sr. and Jr. spent the week end at their home here while James Wilson and family visited from Elsmere and Wilmington friends joined. A church covered dish supper celebrated St Patrick's Day and the Community Club handled a businessful Monday session at the Club House. A conservation meeting was held at the fire house. Local visits spanned Wilmington Centreville Denton Philadelphia and Baltimore with residents staying with relatives and guests returning home.

William Jarrell Sr Baltimore William Jarrell Jr College Park James Wilson Donnie Reame Sellers Wilmington Ladies of the Reformed Church Paul Wemmmmons Centreville Maud Hemmons Peggie Lynch Elsmere Frank Klotz William Ratrigh University of North Carolina Leola Temple Ton Temple Harvey Reininger Harry Reininger Frank Stevenson Ella Swann Joseph Carroll Denton Walter Moore Philadelphia Leroy Cartwright Mary Lee Mollie Shockley Wm. South Elkridge Calvin Richardson Union Memorial Hospital Wilson Smith J.C. Kinnamon Clayton Jr Sadie Shockley Harrington Felton Del John Sylvester Ruth McCrea Ed. Kriesel Woman's Missionary Society Dennie Grilin Esther DeWitt Collingswood N. C

Local Visitor Notes and Family News In Marydel Area

Marydel area residents visit Cheswold Chestertown and Queen Anne households over the weekend. Weddings announced for Naomi Stafford Shultie and Jol Powell at St Stephen s Lutheran Church Willington with relatives from Wilmington and Washington.

T. D. Garrison Cheswold T. A. Geisel Queen Anne Ralph Townsend Chestertown Tyson Heather John Stafford Naomi Stafford Shultie Jol Powell Wilmington St. Stephen's Lutheran Church Willington Price Kater Washington Janes Kaley University of Virginia B. R. Katey June Dean Creensboro Ail Harry Scenes Charles Shewbrooks Phyllis Leslie Meredith Cambridge Weeley Smith Mere Edith Meere Doris Dover T. Henry Davis James Scotton Richard Johnson John Shewbrooks Edward West Mary Dailey Flartly Alex Grifith Thomas Dahson Greensboro Molly Smith Linwood John Earl Philadelphia

Local Social Notes from Goldsboro and Nearby Areas

GOLDSBORO residents share visits across Maryland and Delaware. Social rounds include relatives in Elkridge Maryland, Wilmington and Harrington, Del, and Collingswood North Carolina. Members of the Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Grilin's home. several teas and gatherings noted with local families and extended kin.

Adams Cross Roads Birthday Dinner Sociale Notes

Mrs Edna Adams hosted a Sunday birthday dinner with a white and green theme. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Adams and Virginia Lee Robinson plus several Adams family members and friends from Wilmington Mas Gilli Springs Federalsburg Chestertown Chestnut Woods and New Jersey. Minnie Adams gave the hostess a birthday cake. Additional visits and social calls are noted with local families including Rev Cook and Wayne Wheatley. Mr Winnie Graham bought a new car.

Edna Adams John Adams Virginia Lee Robinson Minnie Adams Wilmington Winnie Graham Mas Gilli Springs Roy Adams Roger Lee Chas, Todd Earl Robinson George Wheatley Bernice Adams Ira Williamson Farry Federalsburg Minnie Adains Cook Chestertown C. W. Adams Wayne Will Robinson Willian Meredith Peggy Edwin Chestnut Woods W. J. Hubbard Grace Horsey Walter Adams Randall Dustworth New Jersey Fred Fountain Elon Wright Hickman Bloomery Aid Elsie Savitz

Warning on New York World's Fair employment for youths

A cautious notice warns of limited job prospects for young applicants at the World’s Fair. It notes few openings beyond soda counter clerks and hotel staff, cites ample local youth competition, and estimates subsistence costs at 12 to 15 dollars weekly. It advises bringing enough money for a month of job hunting and return travel.

The Umbrella Man and a Umbrella Repeal Tale

In a Georgia town a dollar-a-day license for umbrella repairmen was repealed. The council cited no member owned or used an umbrella or had a neighbor who did, so they granted the repairman a break. The piece notes Neville Chamberlain and umbrellas reflecting on changing habits.

Neville Chamberlain Georgia

Twenty-Five Years Ago In Caroline County News

Rural mail carriers gained one hundred dollars a year in pay. State school taxes were distributed with amounts listed for Caro line. Road from Church Hill to Roberts to be built in 14 miles. Wicomico grand jury failed to indict in the Wainwright case. Local weddings births and obituaries, including McCarter and MacBurney nuptials in Dallas, and several deaths and medical notes from Denton and surrounding towns.

Harrington Caroline Church Hill Roberts Wicomico Grand Jury Wainwright Department of Justice Wm. L. DeFord Tuckahoe Neck John E. DeFord Jessie Florence Queen Anne Herman Callahan Dudler Alonzo Maillikin Rumsey Mr. DeFord DeFord J. Elwood McCarter James M. McCarter Preston Gladys MacBurney Houston Texas First Presbyterian Church Dallas William M. Anderson McCarter East Royal Oak Elmer Guy Hummer Marydel Georgetown Hilda Rose Hubbard Wilmington Lewes Elkton Fred B. Noble Jacksonville Florida Noble South FN. Nichols E. M. Garey New Orleans Nichols Asheville N.C John Porte Somerville Massachusetts Porte Andersontown Leoni Sewell Wm. T. Sewell Philadelphia Denton Henry J. Carson W. Henry Beck Easton Hospital H. Clay Hobbs Ars. Joseph II Johnson Milton W. H. T. Wilson Baltimore Ollie M. Coffin Senderson Charles H. Fleming Pennsylvania Railroad Company Aberdeen Harford County Fleming Benjamin F. Fleming Delaware Keene’s Landing Two Johns Henderson Maryland Ella Jackson Talbot County Ramoth Mitchell Fred McFadden Perryman Zadoc C. Fleming Del James S. Fleming Spokane Wash Frances A. Johnson Elizabeth Fleming Robert J. Jump, Jr New York Charles C. Jump Derby Connecticut Elizabeth E. Pippin M. E. Church H. A. G. Westerfield J. Gibson Gantt Denton Cemetery Jump Mary F. Ross R. F. Ross Arthur Broulway Templeville Camden F. A. Ross Clayton Elwood Frank Ross Pittsburgh James Howenstein Narberth Broadway Templeville Methodist Episcopal Church E. H W. Collins Lnterment Mary E. Carroll Richard Carroll Bethlehem Arthur S. Car

Slats Diary by Oliver N Warren

A diary style recount of a boy named Slats with daily school observations. It notes weather, classroom jokes, friendships, and small incidents from Sunday to Saturday, ending with impatience for spring and fishing season.

Oliver N. Warren

ANOTHER GOOD SOUL GONE

Marietta Anthony died Sunday March 12 at 1 30 am in Williston at age 78. Born near Denton Maryland February 22 1860 she lived there most of her life with five surviving children and additional relatives. Funeral services were held at Williston with burial in the Anthony plot near Denton. T L Nugent minister.

Marietta Anthony A. R. Neal Williston Anthony Denton Marietta Wm. Harry Smith Robert W. Anthony Methodist Episcopal Church Lee Anthony John Renninger Chester Samuel Ellwanger Whiteleysburg James Fitzgibbon Washington Wm. Henri Smith Anthony Homestead T. L. Nugent

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