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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1927
Page
4
Publication data shows a Denton Maryland weekly issue published Saturdays by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin H Johnson as President Treasurer and Benjamin F Johnson as Vice President Secretary. It is entered at the Denton Post Office as second class matter on March 26 1927.
The article argues that first quarter 1927 tax payments yield a Treasury surplus of 500 to 600 million dollars, with Democrats blaming Republicans for blocking tax relief this year. It notes Democratic proposals to repeal automobile excise and aid income taxpayers, while Republicans criticize the figures as political. It also mentions Maryland Delaware prologue on common carrier tax and road-use issues, with statements by Senator William F. Allen and others.
A Dover conference between Delaware and Maryland lawmakers and officials yielded an understanding to settle the reciprocity dispute over motor truck operations. Maryland defended its limit on Delaware fixed-route trucks, maintaining reciprocity for non common carriers while enforcing permits for common carriers, hoping Delaware aligns with Maryland’s interpretation to preserve state revenues and prevent unfair competition.
The Philadelphia Inter-State Dairy Council promotes cream soups as nourishing for all ages. Recipes include Cream of Spinach Soup and Cream of Tomato Soup with thin white sauce base, milk, butter, and flour, plus tips to prevent skin formation and improve texture.
The regular court session saw multiple probate actions: Wright executors filed first and final admin and distribution for James E. Wright. Hobbs administers released from several heirs. Ivins trustee filed final accounts for Harriet L. Ivins estate. another listing covers releases from Wrights and other heirs. Cheezum and Roe actions proceed with partial accounts and releases. various administrators filed releases from legatees and guardians. The will of Joseph Davis Orr will be probated on March 29 1927. Owens filed account of sale of Joseph Churchman’s personal property.
Forty six members of the State and County Boards of Education visited North Carolina for two days to study school conditions. Upon arriving in Raleigh the delegation split into groups to observe schools and assess facilities and programs.
E M Noble reports on North Carolina consolidation efforts across counties, noting 30 to 50 smaller schools merged into 5 to 8 central facilities with 10 to 17 teachers each. County boards can consolidate, bond-funded new buildings, and state loans aid 4 percent. Over ten years small schools drop from 5496 to about 1200 while 95,000 pupils ride buses.
County schools will close Friday June 10 with closing exercises the following week. About 100 eleventh graders and 200 seventh graders across high and elementary schools. Colored schools close May 27 after 160 days. Most teachers support the pending Teachers Retirement Bill. Annual county high school declamation contest set for Denton May 6. Steel fire escapes installed at Denton primary and Preston schools. Fire drills ongoing in two story school buildings. County spelling contest to finish soon with top grades announced. Equalization funding cut will reduce Caroline County’s next year by at least 8000. Health Department urges appropriate exercises on May 2. Governor Ritchie proclaims Arbor and Bird Day for April 8.
Vernon residents report a series of relocations and hospitality notices. Mr and Mrs William Blessing moved near Hollandsville while Carl Layton and family occupied their former home. Mrs Chance of Baltimore and Mrs Bullock of Salisbury returned home after visiting Miss Laura Smith. Mr and Mrs Robert Wesley Ross stayed with friends in Denton. Mr and Mrs Edward Scott moved from New Castle county and Mrs Harry Porter updated the front of her dwelling.
The Ladies' Aid of Marydel Maryland plans a Friday April 1 schoolhouse supper from 5 to 9 pm. Menu includes chicken salad and oysters with proceeds aiding fire protection in the town. Tickets cost 50 cents and all are invited to attend.
The Stella Dallas film directed by King adds notable comedic relief led by Joan Hersholt as Ed Munn, with a key Hollywood trick of buckshot gags. Samuel Goldwyn presents the cast including Belle Bennett, Ronald Colman, Alice Joyce, Lois Moran, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr., adapted by Frances Marion.
Local Atwater Kent radio dealer Newham announces a Sunday evening program on March 27 1927 at 9 15 featuring Miss Edith Mason soprano with the Atwater Kent Orchestra. Selections include Debussy pieces Fantoches and Vergebliches Standchen Brahms Don Giovanni arias from Mozart and Herbert pieces plus a Suppe work.
The list details a concert program featuring Miss Mason with an accompanist and orchestra. Highlights include a Moment Musical, March Alla Turca, Alla Polacca, and Schubert pieces. Mr Isaac Van Grove to play piano.
In Mary land region farmer Hynson Cole died March 14 1927 at his son Raymond Coles home in Cohoke Virginia after a three week illness. A brief service was held at the home and burial at Preston. Survived by seven children and 30 grandchildren. The family note memorial poem closes the notice.
Loving remembrance from his wife Mrs. Pratt Taylor. Since his death on March 23, 1919, eight years have passed marked by lonely hours and the hope of heaven. He rests away from earth's sorrows and waits to welcome us home with heavenly blessings.
A local tailor announces an Easter suit ready to fit customers, featuring prompt alterations. The shop highlights custom tailoring and quick service ahead of spring celebrations.
A Berkshire report recalls Herne the Hunter and his hounds haunting Windsor Forest since Tudor times. The piece links legends of Drake's drum heard in Devon to signals of danger, noting Shakespearean echoes and naval memories from Scapa Flow in August 1914.
Nature Magazine notes the Green Hairstreak butterfly hides in plain sight. Its upper wings are blackish brown while the undersides are vivid leaf green. When resting it folds wings, blending with green leaves and becoming invisible among hedges.
Mrs. Charles Clark and Family express gratitude to relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy and flowers and for the use of their automobiles during the bereavement following the death of their husband.
To all those kind friends and neighbors who generously contributed for their sympathy and help during the time of our bereavement we return heartfelt thanks Mr and Mrs W L Laramore.
The Stewart family thanks friends for kindness during bereavement. Christ Church Guild plans a market on Saturday the 26th at J. H. Nichols vacant store on 3rd Street opposite Bowdle's meat store, opening at 9 a.m. Hughes Lumber and Coal Co. will supply building materials newly arriving in large consignments.
In Japanese quarter San Francisco and other communities, Little Stores Around The Corner expose shoppers to a street market idea where various national products from Alaska to the Middle West are compared side by side. Canned items like Chop Suey and Hungarian Goulash sit beside Chicken Curry and related dishes for thrifty housewives seeking value.
J H Emmerson of M Moses and Son presents spring display dates March 31 April 1 and 2 featuring all wool samples under 30 dollars. Mudd’s Shop Unique advertises Saturday only sale on all silk full fashioned hose at 1.50 and 1.89 respectively.
The article extols a wide range of canned fruits and sauces ready for desserts salads and relishes. It notes canned pineapple juice pineapple and Kraut juice as tonics, and praises diverse canned fish from anchovies to salmon steaks, promising variety and convenience for housewives and meals.
A New York Sun anecdote features an oculist humorously boasting about his son and the mother who touts his eye skills. The tale centers on a near sighted man and a glass eye, highlighting the joke about parental faith in their children’s genius.
Law students at the University of Texas were called J A by senior professors after Judge W S Simkins joked during a lesson. A donkey bray interrupted his talk, and he quipped that a “long-lost brother” cowherd would be comforted, giving rise to the label J A for freshman lawyers.
At a recent conference on high Olympus, immortals voted to organize a thrift catalog among the gods. Jupiter Plurtlus stood alone in opposition and was later interviewed by reporters. He said he could never see the sense of saving for a rainy day.
The text explains the fourth dimension as a geometry of lines in a hyperspace of N dimensions. It notes space has four dimensions when four determinations fix a given space. Mathematicians value the idea for simplifying language and clarifying real geometry concepts.
The passage discusses the varying use of the term evening across regions. It notes that in England, evening starts later, while in the United States especially the South, evening can refer to much of the afternoon. It cites Pathfinder Magazine as a source mentioning this usage.
The personal property and building lots will be sold for cash on day of sale. On two dwellings and a canning factory, one-half cash on day of sale and balance in six and twelve months with deferred payments secured to the executrix if any. All cash at purchaser option. Title papers at purchaser expense. CorA G Breeding executrix of William R Breeding deceased. Leonard F Covey auctioneer. John N Wincut Jr clerk.
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