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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1937
Page
8
The Denton Journal from Melvin Johnson Inc publishes Saturday morning May 7 1938. Local notices, advertisements, and community brief items fill the page with period news and public notices.
A promotional feature outlines Maryland shrines of nature from Gambrill State Park to Sinepuxent Neck. It highlights wild Laurel at High Knob, Dogwood, Rhododendron blooms, and accessible routes opened by CCC and state roads work. Includes permissions for viewing wildlife and notes seasonal timing and general access caveats.
Scotch broom along the Crownsville Annapolis route blooms in late spring, creating striking yellow displays. The author urges counties to curate local wildflower views as spiritual and physical recreations, noting visitors bring economic benefit to communities.
The new ferry launches service at a cruising speed of 12 miles per hour with reserve speed. It seats 730 passengers in a 38 by 50 foot saloon with force fan heating and summer ventilation. A lunch counter and electric drinking fountains are provided. Main deck accommodates six vehicle lanes with loading gangways, capacity for 65 autos and trucks, and water proof lighting and sprinkler systems. Four staterooms for officers and crew quarters for 22, including galley and mess.
The hull features six water tight main bulkheads and a displacement of 977 tons. Classified A-1 Ferry Service with the American Bureau of Shipping, it meets all requirements of the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation, as stated by Maryland Drydock officials.
A roundup of five May releases with strong author reputations. Lisa Vale by Olive Higgins Prouty centers on a Boston family, focusing on a young woman’s genteel romance and societal duties. Free Land by Rose Wilder Lane follows David Boston’s pioneer hardship to Dakota. Promenade by G B Lancaster surveys lively characters with limited plot. Parts Unknown by Frances Parkinson Keyes targets a feminine audience with political depth. Towers in the Mist features Canon Leigh’s era players and notable figures.
Film notes from Dentonia Theatre May 7 to 11 feature Walking Down Broad way with Claire Trevor and others disrupting calls during shoots, Texas Trail Hopalong Cassidy debut May 7, Bluebeard's Eighth Wife with Colbert and Cooper May 9 10, Arsene Lupin Returns makeup intrigue May 11, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs airing soon.
A pilgrim describes a dawn ascent up a mountainous road toward Eagle's Crest. Forested slopes press in as wagon wheels creak past and sunrise floods the path. The scene inspires a vow to walk in Divine Radiancy and seek spiritual light.
Full feature length Technicolor musical with dialogue songs and dances shown at the Den tonia Theatre on Thursday Friday and Saturday May 12 1814. The production took three years to complete with an estimated cost of 1 500 000 dollars. The story adapts a Grimm Brothers tale first published in the early nineteenth century and widely translated and loved.
The old “mushroom town” of the early West rises again for scenes in Columbia’s Rolling Caravans at Ridgely Theatre on May 6 and 7 with Jack Luden, Eleanor Stewart, Buzz Barton, and Harry Woods. Montgomery and Bruce star The First Hundred Years May 10 and 11, then Bringing Up Baby with Hepburn and Grant arrives May 12.
A new self cleaning exterior house paint by Du Pont uses titanium oxide from a black sand source. The coating stays whiter longer, resists dirt buildup, and cleans itself gradually without harming wear. Tested for over six years across diverse climates including salt air and dry heat.
The piece recalls early naval aviators like Captain Francis T. Evans who, twenty one years ago above Pensacola, looped a seaplane to debunk the belief that such maneuvers were impossible for floats. His repeat performance showed the daring and helped save lives and aircraft, earning later distinctions.
The passage recalls President Roosevelt awarding the Flying Cross for a mission once deemed foolhardy, now recognized as a foundational principle of naval aviation, highlighting a shift in attitude toward bold air operations at sea.
The Orphans Court met with judges Tow ers Handy and Dennis. letters of administration granted for Alice Nlutchinz estate to J. Virgil Moore. Various accounts, appraisements, and sales orders filed across multiple estates including Boyce Knotta Dennis Richards Ross Fountain and Lennons Williams estates. notices to creditors issued and property sales ordered.
On application letters of administration on the personal estates were granted for Lucinda Frances Hissell to Jerome Frampton Jr. Bond filed and approved with creditor notice. Appraisers named Donald E. Jefferson and Elbert Liden. Isaac T. Sparklin estate filed petition to strike certain claim and a second final administration account. Inventory and appraisement filed for Alice Hutchins estate including personal property and real estate.
The Bloomery Ladies Aid met at Mrs Myrtle Jones home with Mrs Maggie Adams assisting. Dues and donations totaled 4.80. Four committees were chosen to select church wallpaper. Apron sale brought in 15.73 with 25 visits to the sick and three cards sent. Next meeting will be hosted by Grace Horsey and Jennie Hubbard. Freshments and games followed adjournment.
For sale a seven room dwelling with all conveniences on two lots located on Central avenue Ridgely Maryland. For full particulars apply to The Journal Printing Office Denton Maryland May seventh twenty twenty one.
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