Denton Saturday Publication Details 1938
The entry lists Melvin & Johnson Incorporated as publishers and officers, with Benjamin F. Johnson and Mary Melvin as president and vice president respectively. It notes publication on Saturdays and that the paper is entered at the Denton post office as second class mail matter for Saturday Morning, March 26, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin & Johnson Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Postofica
Denton
Seeing America First spring pilgrimages draw motoring crowds
The piece argues spring road trips to Dixie gardens and historic spots rely on good highways. It highlights Natchez, New Orleans, Mobile, and the Azalea Trail, plus New England and Virginia shows, noting road improvements boost tourist traffic. It warns communities with poor roads miss tourist spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Mississippi
Natchez
Old Man River
New Orleans
Mobile
Gulf Coast
Mississippi Sound
Deep South
Boston
Philadelphia
Virginia
America
Tax Bill Debate Marks Harsh Legislative Clash
The article surveys Congress trapped by unproductiveness and a packed agenda as the House pushes the Revenue Act of 1938. It notes the disputed undistributed profits tax, a proposed third basket levy, and Senate pressure for repeal. It cites optimistic deficit assumptions now proved false due to a sharp business downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Senate
Bank holding bills and European crisis loom in Congress and Europe
The piece outlines the Glass anti banking holding company bill with five provisions to curb power of holding firms over banks and notes broad support and opposition in Congress. It also details European tensions as Hitler moves on Austria, straining Germany Italy England and signaling possible Czech crisis with Russia and France readying for trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Business Week
Senate
Congress
Carter Glass
Glass
Democratic Party
the Treasury
Wilson
Federal Reserve System
Newsweek
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC
Hitler
Austria
Schuschnigg
Mussolini
Italy
England
Chamberlain
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Russia
France
Motion picture distribution reform proposal urged
A bill by Neely and Pettengill aims to ban block booking in interstate film sales and require exhibitors be given a reliable synopsis at sale. The measure seeks to curb monopolistic practices, add distribution selectivity, and empower communities to influence local film choices. Backed by educational and civic groups, the plan argues for transparency in dealings between producers and exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely- Pettengill
Mock Spring Lents With Birds and Blossoms
Officially spring arrives though north regions stay cool. Mockingbird cardinal and wren sing as robins and bluebirds brighten landscapes. Warblers migrate and flowers wait weeks, so keep fires and coats ready while enjoying mild days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Potomac
Ohio
New England
North America
Adder
Call to repeal curbs on free competition urged
Judge John D. Miller of the National Cooperative Council calls for repealing measures like the Guffey Coal Act Robinson-Patman Act and Miller-Tydings Act to restore free competition. He argues such laws legalize price fixing raise costs for all consumers and harm 130 million Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Miller
National Cooperative Council
Robinson-Patman
Miller-Tydings
Congress
Buying Movies in the Dark and Block Booking
The piece criticizes block booking and blind selling in the American film industry. It explains compulsory block booking by the eight major producers forces exhibitors to take all titles for a year or none, while blind selling sells films before production with little detail, shaping social effects and limiting choices for independent theatres especially those serving children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Neely-Pettengill
Senate
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Life Begins With Spring Blooming Season
The vernal equinox signals a joyful start to spring with crocuses, tulips, and daffodils, while robins and bluebirds mark the arrival. Practical tasks follow as people prep homes with tools and paint, enjoying the season’s beauty valued at up to $100,000 yet free to all.
Methodists Will Observe 200th Anniversary
The Wilmington annual conference will focus on the 200th anniversary of Methodism dating to May 1788 when John Wesley left Aldersgate. The session begins March 30 at Union Church with Rev. Thomas J. Sard hosting, Bishop Ernest Lynn Waldorf presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Aldersgate
Wilmington
Union Church
Thomas J. Sard
Ernest Lynn Waldorf
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chicago
Million Unit Fellowship Movement aims to lift Methodist missions
Under the Million Unit Fellowship Movement and the General Conference Commission on Evangelism a nationwide observance culminates in May after Wilmington conference sessions. Bishop Frederick T. Keeney will report on progress and plans to strengthen religious living and underwrite missions and benevolence, aiming for six million dollars in underwriting. The Wesleyan anniversary includes joint communion in 25,000 congregations on May 22, with May 24 marking the renewal of religious vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Million Unit Fellowship Movement
General Conference Commission On Evangelism
Wilmington
Frederick T. Keeney
World Service
Keeney
John Wesley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Editorial notes on farming trade and global peace
The piece discusses the US farming stake in world peace through economic justice, noting large agri export shares and farm population. It cites Pacific island negotiations between England and the US, highlights the shrinking world, and previews the International Council of Women Jubilee with peace and equality aims. It closes with a Manchester anecdote on multicultural workers and international encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
International Council of Women
Marchioness of
Aberdeen
Scotland
France
Good Food For Sound Thinker Quote
A compact reflection on pride and self-will contrasts with a prophecy of universal knowledge of the Lord. The author cites Jeremiah 31 34 and Mary Baker Eddy on how ego shapes reactions to others criticism and self-assertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Help Wanted Opening at Local Firm for Young Man
Help wanted ad seeks a male under 40 with chain store, sales or business experience preferred. Position requires driving a light car and accepting moderate starting earnings. Send age and past experience to E. G. C. Lloyd at 122 N Division St Salisbury Md by March 26, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lloyd
N. Division St
Salisbury
Sunday church notices and services across Denton area
The pastor Rev. M. S. Andrews will preach at morning and evening services in Denton M E Church. New members will be received at the morning service. Sunday School and Epworth League at 9 40 9 pm and 6 45 pm. Auxiliary meetings include Official Board Monday at 7 30 pm. Several churches list Sunday services and activities including revivals and plays with open invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Andrews
Denton M. E
Epworth League
Andrews
Union Church
Wilmington
Denton M. P
Christian Endeavor
Church of the Brethren
Loneyfellow
Wesley M. E
Hickman
Sunshine Club
Caroline Charge
Ziba Adams
Burrsville M. P
Thawley
Hobbs
Harmony Methodist Protestant Church
J. P. Adams
Frank H. Lewis
D.D
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Denton
St. Benedict’s Church
Ridgely
St. Elizabeth's Church
Reed couple visits Easton friend prompted by illness
Reverend and Mrs O B Reed visited Mrs Harriet Griffin in Easton on Tuesday. Miss Clara Powell remains quite ill at the home of her sister Mrs Walter Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Reed
Harriet Griffin
Easton
Clara Powell
Walter Moore
Dust Be Damper for Merchandise with Printers Ink
Use printers ink to keep dust off merchandise and speed sales. The ad copy urges applying ink so items stay visible and shelf time short.
Twenty Five Years Ago Denton Biz and Delicate News
Twenty five years ago Denton moves feature Rev G S Raleigh buys his sons interests in a Denton ice plant and plans improvements. Denton youths form a summer ball club with F B Nuttle manager and J N Emerson captain. Deaths, health updates, and robbers with nitroglycerine and a Goldsboro post office break in are noted. Public notices on consolidations and local society events close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Raleigh
Denton
F. B. Nuttle
John N. Emerson
Catherine Brown
Felton
Del
Burrville
Brown
James Thawley
Luther Frampton, Jr
Frampton
Clarence Frampton
Anton Burchard
A. W. Brumbaugh
Raleigh & Brumbaugh
Greensboro
Brumbaugh
Levi R. Brumbaugh
Ridgely
J. Marion Emerson
Ansonia
Conn
R. W. Emerson
Frederick F. Lyden
New York
Stringer & Co
May Willis
Baltimore
W. K. Scotton
Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company
Peninsular Light and Power Company
Goldsboro
Reynolds
Railroad
Merchants in The Journal Besides Advertisers Boast
An editorial notes that while merchants who advertise in The Journal promote goods, others also offer items for sale yet do not brag about them. The piece suggests the value of advertising for reaching buyers and hints at broader marketplace activity beyond paid ads.
Sunday School Notes From a Rural Family Journal
A week of fragmented diary entries recounts family life and small-town concerns. The preacher asks for missionary donations, school troubles, dreams at breakfast, discussions on belief, weather and spring plans, a part time job and a dog bite inquiry, a newspaper writer’s wife, and a teacher’s lesson with Uncle Hens remarks.
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Denton Journal
Methodists
Pacific
Australia
Christian Science Monitor
Amity
Earth
Manchester
New Hampshire
Washington
Pennsylvania Road
Post Office
Goldsboro Bank
Sam
Davis
Ladies Aid Society of
Harris Chapel
George R. Percy
Rebecca Satterfield
Etta Satterfield
Philip W. Downes
St. Patrick
George R. Prey
Emily Cannon
Harold Horsey
Bernice Woodward
Cedar Grove Debating Society
Pearl Larrimore
Elizabeth Cameron
May Walbert
Hook
Agricultural High School
Dover Bridge
Caroline
Chesapeake Construction Company
Pennsylvaniean
Druggiata
Bourbon Remedy CO
Box C
Lexington, Ky
Nuttle Milling CO
Oliver N. Warren
Brekfest
Dreems
Evry Boddie Doe
Evry
Jane
Elsy
I & Blisers
Hat & Misenery
Noosepaper
Editur
Mistress Hix
Unkel
Boddie
Journal
Star-Light Line
R. C. Dennis
West
Choice
Men
S & Young
Friangle & Pilot
West's Department Store
Denton - C. V. West, Mgr
Maryland
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