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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1928
Page
4
Notice indicates a scheduled event on a Saturday morning in Denton, Missouri, dated March 31, 1928, advertised through the post office. It mentions mail matter handling and postal scheduling for the local community.
A Maryland paper urges support for Mr. Goldsborough in the upcoming primaries. It cites his health recovery, four terms in Congress, and service to the Eastern Shore including farm relief, seafood industry, harbor dredging, veterans pensions, tax relief, and securing twice yearly Federal Court sittings after 127 years.
The document cites a Democratic National Committee statement critiquing Republican administration leaders and editors for sympathizing with the Teapot Dome affair. It links Ogden Mills to the New York Herald Tribune and names several figures—Albert Fall, Edwin Doheny, Will Hays, Mellon, Denby, and Theodore Roosevelt Jr.—as “able Americans” unfairly troubled by Senate investigations. The passage implies broader political protection and questions the administration’s stance toward corruption and accountability.
The passage critiques Senate probes into Teapot Dome era crimes within the Republican fold and denounces party leaders for using funds from Sinclair to cover debts. It also notes John W. Hershey endorsing English walnut cultivation on the Delaware peninsula, citing favorable climate and stable winters for nut production.
Governor Albert C. Ritchie proclaims Friday April 13 1928 Arbor and Bird Day urging schools to observe with tree plantings and civic ceremonies. He emphasizes conservation of forests birds and the value of trees to homes and daily life. The proclamation is dated March 12 1928 and signed by Secretary of State David C. Winebrnner 3d.
Dr John S Fulton Maryland health officials urge spring typhoid vaccination renew every two to three years and offer free vaccine through the State Department of Health. They note last year had the fewest typhoid deaths in state history and urge protection to prevent future outbreaks as many cases occurred in small, unserved communities.
Mrs. R A Marvel hosted a Sunday dinner with Frank Marvel and family. Edna Jarvis of Wilmington. George Marvel and daughters of Bridgetown. Charles Marvel of Dover. Wm Marvel. Roy Marvel of Sadlersville. Hattie Seeney of Annapolis. Local residents hosted and visited each other with relatives in Wilmington, Baltimore, Dover, and nearby towns.
Mrs Kate O Knotts Mrs Gurney Knotts and Miss Mary Knotts and others visited relatives in Ridgely last Sunday. Sunday School at 10 a m with no preaching due to the Wilmington M E Conference. Various local visits and family gatherings noted including Starkeys Peacock Raughleys and Hantwerker households.
Easter Monday event at the Church of the Brethren in Denton features Col. Joseph Cudlipp, Rev. F A Lindhorst, Miss Catherine A Miller, and Rev. Robert Davids. Each will run three classes. Davids and Miller expected to lead the recreational hour. The Sixth County conference aims to be the largest and most valuable yet, with Sunday Schools urged to send at least five delegates.
Preston Lodge 207 A F and A M records the passing of Brother George N Flaharty and extends sympathy to his family. The resolution notes his faithful attendance and willingness to discharge duties, and calls for the minutes to include the notice and a copy sent to the family. Committee members J Maxwell Chambers, Nelson H Fooks, and J Frank Lednum signed.
A nostalgic digest of potato serving ideas from mashed nests to scalloped dishes. It pairs potato recipes with social notes and local visits mentioning Frank Wright hospital care and several families visiting relatives in Federalsburg Harmony Bethel Denton and Greenwood.
Six children competed in the first silver medal contest of the Loyal Temperance Legion at the Church of the Brethren last Friday. Genevieve Gordon won first place with Elizabeth Satterfield and Marvin Henry following. judges from Hurlock Denton and Ridgely presented the medal and a tri county contest is planned for April 24 in Hurlock.
Mr and Mrs Frank Robinson and Mrs T Schulke with two daughters Abertine and Alice visited Mr and Mrs A Prager last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clark Truitt and son Claude of Bridgeville stayed with Mr and Mrs Charles Perry. Harold Dew and two children Virginia and Stewart spent the week end with Mr and Mrs M J Hall. Procter and children from Baltimore were guests of Ernest Dukes. Frank Thomas and two children visited A A Thomas and family. Harvey Patrick of Chester Pa was weekend guest of relatives. Harry McMahan and children visited Joseph Worm. Ruth Collins spent Sunday with Lelia Willoughby.
Miss Jessie Adams hosted a large Friday evening party for friends with all reporting a jolly time. Visitors included Blanche Stetler Sadie and Eva Devore from Philadelphia visiting Mrs Fred Fountain over the weekend. Dorothy Reynolds and Mildred Jones from Bridgeville were weekend guests. Dave Devore visited Pennsylvania and New Jersey earlier this week. Charlie Adams returned to Wilmington after a five week stay with his sister. Grace Adams of Federalsburg spent Thursday and Friday with relatives.
Algonquin Tribe No 186 Improved Order Red Men met in Ledmans Hall for tribal business and initiation of three palefaces. Degree team praised for efficiency after talks by Naumkeg Tribe No 102 of Federalsburg. Refreshments followed and cards played as members returned home. Mr and Mrs William Kraus of Preston visiting Virginia cities.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Fleming hosted their sons Wilbur from Baltimore and Reese from Dover on Sunday. Dr. Buickey Prof. La Beck and Mr. Mason Soans of Baltimore were guests at Hotel Wathers recently. Mrs. Minnie Morgan, after wintering at St Michaels, has returned home.
Maryland plans a 2.17 mile concrete highway link from Federalsburg to Hyson. Bids open April 3 with award and start of work soon after. Completion in early summer will connect Federalsburg to Preston and join the Ocean City to Claiborne route. The project shortens travel to Easton and ferries to Annapolis and Baltimore. Local employment rises with town water system work and rebuilding of a burned department store by local contractors. Spring brings steady work for drivers and helpers delivering produce to the city market.
The January state attendance report shows Caro leading rural schools, Andersontown at 96.6 percent, Concord 94.4, Burrsville 93.7, and fourteen rural schools at or above 90 percent. Caroline High tops high school attendance at 97.6 percent, Henderson High 96.9, and Denton Grammar 95.2. Two-room and other graded schools also noted, with Friendship and Hillsboro among leaders. the record benefited from a severe storm that left many roads impassable for bus routes carrying 700 children.
Answer to last week’s enigma states that the aim of the liar is to charm delight and give pleasure. The message presents a sequence of coded phrases rendered as readible terms and ends with the quoted conclusion about deception.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. P. Church thanks Preston friends for liberal support at the dake on the 24th. Proceeds were very good. The Easter service at Choptank will be held at 7:30 PM. Everyone is invited to attend.
Frigidaire electric refrigerators are in stock and ready for immediate delivery. M. K. Newnam offers prompt service and availability to customers seeking swift appliance upgrades.
We thank friends for kindness and floral offerings at our mother Louise Hignutt and Frank Doerr’s funeral.
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