Debaters Clash Over Costs of Education Reform
Mencken and Dewey present opposing views on frills in public schooling in a Rotarian Magazine debate. Mencken slams the New Pedagogy as costly buncombe and advocates cutting expenditures, while Dewey argues that economy must not sacrifice essential educational aims and frills that shape mind and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Mencken
American Mercury
John Dewey
Columbia University
Mencken
Buncombe
Taj
Ma’ams
United States
Education versus extravagance in school funding
The piece argues that education must serve social needs amid changing ages and warns against taxing agencies and political frills. It urges limiting nonessential school expenses to protect communities from bankruptcy and to avoid harming disadvantaged children.
Germany’s postwar soul in ballots and fear
The report claims the German people, after defeat and occupation, have surrendered sovereignty to an idea of revived national and racial superiority. It asserts fear of communism and calls the election a verdict on leadership and the nation’s future.
Germany faces drift under Nazi appeal amid war memory
The piece argues that Nazism taps popular discontent in Germany and attracts large crowds to Hitler events due to uniforms, food, and promises of jobs. It notes younger, poorly educated Nazis lack discipline and fear they may threaten other countries. It links rising Nazism to a broader tendency to rally behind nationalist fervor despite division at home and abroad. The analysis warns that the movement’s appeal is rooted in common people and could grow amid economic stress and political fragmentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hitler
Germany
Ohio
Washington
Lamont Urges Federal Reserve Unity and Regional Banks
Thomas W. Lamont of J P Morgan & Co argues that the United States needs sweeping banking reforms. He calls for all commercial banks to be under the Federal Reserve System and for sensible regional branch banking to improve stability and orderliness in the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan and Co
Federal Reserve System
Lamont
England
France
Canada
No title can be inferred from the fragment
Citizens should support local development and keep eyes open for opportunities. A progressive, loyal home pride drives urban growth, attracting capital and new industries to their city.
Cavalcade at Capitol Theatre Delights Fox Fans
Three Loves woven by Noel Coward unfold in Cavalcade at the Capitol Theatre May 8 9 and 10. The play traces a wife husband romance through thirty chaotic years a Titanic honeymoon tale and a wartime romance between Joe Marryot and Fanny Bridges amid social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Films Corporation
Capitol Theatre
Noel Coward
Marryot
Edith
London
Fanny
Joe
Rotary Membership Surges Worldwide in 1992
Seventy seven new Rotary clubs were elected since July 1 1992 raising global clubs to 3578. Twenty seven of fifty three districts in the US Canada Newfoundland and Bermuda report a net increase while twenty five show a loss. Total membership rose over 1500 since July 1 bringing estimated April 15 membership to 147000.
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Rotary International
Rotarian
North America
United States
Canada
Newfoundland
Bermuda
Rotary
Editorial Notes on Washington Politicians and Farmers
Washington politicians asked Tom Cathcart, editor of The Country Home, about agricultural outlook. He replied that spring brought green grass, pigs growing into hogs, and cows still producing milk, then paused for emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tcians
America
Mr. Cathcart
Washington
Tom Cathcart
The
Country Home
Local Notes on Visits and Jobs in Nearby Towns
Ridgely Mrs. Mary Sharp visits her son Fred and family in Harrington while Roland Cherry holds a temporary position in Elkton.
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Mary Sharp
Fred
Harrington
Roland Cherry
Elkton
Moth-Proof Bags Offered to Prevent Damage
The Denton Journal notes a promotion for moth-proof bags as a preventive measure against moth damage. The seller emphasizes long term savings and urges readers to purchase multiple bags.
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Denton Journal
Twenty-Five Years Ago Local notes and appointments
Twenty five years ago reports from across the region detail Thomas A. Smith taking charge of the Land Office, new commissioners of immigration J Boone Dukes, and many local civic changes. The Caroline County School Board invites a joint institute with Talbot at Easton August 31. Robert Jarrell buys the Boyer or Geiger cannery at Marydel and operates Goldsboro plant. Denton officials renew terms of county commissioners. Weather records show a week to April 30 with a high of 87 and a low of 45. Botanical and medical society movements are noted with elections and dinners in Baltimore. Several weddings and social visits fill the society column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Smith
Chesapeake
J. Boone Dukes
A. G. Fleetwood
Sixth Street
Willoughby Nowell
Caroline County
Talbot Commissioners
Easton
Robert Jarrell
Marydel
Officers Elected At Mrs Zebdial Fountain’s Meeting
About fifty members and friends gathered Thursday evening at Mrs Zebdial Fountain’s. Officers elected include President George F Noble and vice presidents Sallie Stevens Theresa Cahall Emma Bullock Mollie Cleaves. secretary Annie Wilson assistant secretary Ella Peters. treasurer Marie Hamilton. organist Corinne Thomas assistant organist Sallie Wooters. Reverend E P Roberts were in Easton Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebdial
George F. Noble
Sallie Stevens
Theresa Cahall
Emma Bullock
Mollie Cleaves
Annie Wilson
Ella Peters
Marie Hamilton
Corinne Thomas
Sallie Wooters
E. P. Roberts
Easton
Royal Scot British Train Tours United States Visit
The Royal Scot, flagship LMSR locomotive and eight car train, arrived in America and will tour the Eastern United States from Buffalo to Chicago for the Century of Progress opening. Engine 6100 hauls cars overseas, with waxed protection against sea air. The crew includes Engineer William Gilbertson, Stoker John Jackson, and Fitter W C Woods.
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London, Midland and Scottish Railway
America
Buffalo
United States
Chicago
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Rochester
Syracuse
Utica
Albany
Springfield
Worcester
Boston
Providence
New Haven
New York
Newark
N. J
Trenton
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
Washington
York
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Akron
Columbus
Dayton
Cincinnati
Louisville
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
St. Louis
Bloomington
Decatur
Champaign
Royal Scot
London
Scotland
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Carlisle
Britain
William Gilbertson
John Jackson
W. C. Woods
Canada
Farm Bureau seeks reduced Maryland phone rates
The Maryland Farm Bureau Federation and allied groups urged the Public Service Commission to cut telephone rates by up to 2 million dollars annually. Miles H. Fairbank led briefings stressing farmers’ costly adjustments and arguing that rural lines are shrinking due to high rates while a tax cut program benefits the phone firms. Briefs from the telephone company and People’s Council accompany anticipated expert testimony over the next weeks, with a decision expected within about thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Lewin
People’s Council
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
Miles H. Fairibank
Public Service Commission
Maryland
Lewin
Fairbank
People’s Counsel
Fragments from a youth diary recounting school, letters, and small mishaps
A dated diary style entry recounts weekly events including love letters, a finger cut trimming nails, a visitor collecting for an old ladies home, a harsh teacher, a wind sheath incident, Elly Croom returning to live with her husband, and peers gossiping about Curt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Emmys Neace
Are House Agen
Ant Emmy
Emmy
Neace
Jane Agen
Jane
Jake
Agen
Elly Croom
Evry Buddy
Curt
Hobbs Mothers Day Observance At Burrsville And Hobbs
Hobbs Mothers Day will be observed in Burrsville and Hobbs churches tomorrow with services at 2 p m Sunday School and 3 p m preaching. The note invites all to honor motherhood and attend in memory of departed mothers. Local bake sale success and various social visits are also recorded in the church notices.
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Burrsville
Hobbs
L. H. Thomas
Ladies Aid
Denton
Hazel Moore
Washington, D. C
Mesdames Price, Baker
Lewis Slaughter Jr
Harrington
Christian Endeavor
Harvey Towers
Evelyn and
Henson
O. J
Chaffinch
Walton Owens
Bridgeville
Annie Seeders
Alice, Pickett
Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Clarence Atkinson hosted guests including Mr and Mrs James Curry of Greensboro and Mr and Mrs Elwood Wright of Denton. Rev and Mrs S L Hanby received a surprise donation. Mrs Hanby and Mrs Cloud attended Chestnut Grove Ladies Aid. Sadie Ritter returned from Preston. Billy Lord remains under a doctor’s care. Lillian Willey hosted guests and Oscar Willey hosted a Sunday turkey supper.
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Clarence Atkinson
James Curry
Greensboro
Elwood Wright
Denton
S. L. Hanby
Samuel Cloud
Chestnut Grove
Sadie Ritter
Preston
Harry Lord
Olaf Smith
Harvey Lord
Charlotte Temple
Lynnie
Lord
Billy Lord
Lillian Willey
Margaret
Geneva
Lynnie Lord
Oscar Willey
Obituary Clarence Huey dies near Denton after illness
Clarence Augustus Huey died at his home east of Denton on April 20 1933 after four months illness. The funeral was held at 2 p m the following Sunday with Revs Jump and Leeser officiating. Interment was in Denton cemetery. He was born February 16 1876 in Indiana County Pennsylvania. He married Ada Catherine Rude in 1900 and moved to Caroline County in 1901. Ada predeceased him in 1912 and he remarried Edna M Schlagenhaft in 1912 who survives with eight children and five brothers. He will be sadly missed in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Augustus Huey
Denton
W. Lawson Jump
Norman Leeser
Henry Beck
Edward Wyatt
Charles Shaffer
John Lister
Melvin Andrew
Denton Cemetery
Mr. Huey
Indiana County
Robert C
Mary Ellen Huey
Hortons, Pa
Ada Catherine Rude
Seward
Caroline County
Ada Catherine Huey
Edna M. Schlagenhaft
Ruby Huey Salter
Chester
George
Robert
Howard L. Williamson
Harmony
Stanley
James
Marlette
Burdette
Wesley
John
Joseph
Indiana
Albert
Grencampell
William
Marchon
Breakfast the Best of All the Three
Dot recalls an 1859 jingle about breakfast as the day’s first and best meal. Mrs. Briggs extols breakfast as essential for energy, outlining a menu with citrus fruit cereal milk butter toast muffins and milk. Creamy eggs with milk and butter are described as a child friendly variation served on toast with parsley garnish.
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Dot
Mrs. Briggs
Mother Briggs
Briggs
Sesson
Local Social News And Community Notes
Mrs A W Sculley fell on the cement and dislocated her knee. Mrs William Marvel entertained her parents Mr and Mrs Elbert Saunders of Goldsboro. Rev and Mrs W D Short attended the ministerial association in Suf fersville last Monday. Mr and Mrs Harold Hafer visited relatives in Boyertown Pa last week Tuesday to Friday. Mrs Charles Hammond visited daughter Mrs Winifred Bright in Denton. Mrs Ronald Lane and Mrs Leo Meginney were Wilmington visitors recently. Miss Gladys Richards spent the winter in Baltimore and is home again. Little Sara Ann Swing has been ill with tonsillitis. The Fire Companys Saturday market netted about $60. Mr J M Swing was a Philadelphia visitor this week.
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Joshua B. Baughley
James A. Parrott
Charles H. Fleming
Peter T. Morris
Charles L. Jarrell
Charles W. Hobbs
Thomas R. Green
Albert G. Towers
Denton
Baltimore
Mr. Towers
Frederick R. Owens
William B. Nuttle
Wiliam D. Taylor
George T. Redden
Jonathan Evitts
Mason
William H. Faulkner
Keene's Cross Roads
Templeville
Faulkner
F. R. Malone
Greensboro
Medical and Chirurgical Facalty of
Maryland
B. W. Goldsborough
Cambridge
W. W. Goldsborough
W. Winder Goldsborough
Maryland Board of Medical Examiners
Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland
Goldsborough
Belvedere Hotel
Welch
Johns Hopkins University
Eva B. Leager
Charles W. Leager
Fof Hope
Samuel C. Walls
Ruthsburg
Ebenezer M. E. Church
L. J. Corkran
R. E. Merriken
Elizabeth Garey
Katherine Nicholson
William E. Saulsbury
Abraham R. Wright
H. Wilson
Saulsbury
Brooklyn
Jonathan Longfellow
Howard Clegg
Henry W. Hughes
Marrington
H. EF. Stevens
J. Frank Gelletty
Indiana
Lulu Dukes and
Kent County
Mabel Collins
Easton
R. T. Carter
Earle Smith
M. Bates Stephens
Crisfield
John T. Carter, Jr
F. N. Nichols
Hicksman Epworth League
A. W. Sculley
William Marvel
Elbert Saunders
Goldsboro
W. D. Short
Sudfersville
Harold Hafer
Boyertown
Charles Hammond
Winifred Bright
Ronald Lane
Leo Meginney
Wilmington
Gladys Richards
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Reedl
Walcott
Isnell
Luce
Glass
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Commerce Department
Transportation Division
White House
Europe
Flanders Field
Farm Bureau
Ross Farquar
Concord
Sara Ann Swing
Fire Company
J. M. Swing
Newsparpore Gey
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