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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1938
Page
8
The Denton Journal of Melvin and Johnson Inc publishes its Saturday morning issue on May 7 1938 featuring local news, notices, and community updates. Readers are invited to follow on regional happenings, advertisements, and civic items across town.
Arthur Hungerford urges Maryland counties to publish the best times to visit nature shrines across the state. Highlights include High Knob Gambrill State Park wild laurel bloom late May to early June and Wild Rhododendron at Meadow Mountain late June or early July. Opened routes ease access, with coastal Sinepuxent Neck nearby. Contains school news items and a poultry judging contest at Caroline High.
Scotch broom along the General's Highway between Crownsville and Annapolis blooms in late spring. The essay urges counties to showcase local wildflowers as spiritual, mental, and physical recreation, noting visitors bring money to communities.
A new ferry starts service with a standard cruising speed of 12 miles per hour and reserve speed. It seats 730 passengers in a 38 by 50 foot saloon with force fan heating becoming summer ventilation. The main deck carries six vehicle lanes for 65 autos and trucks with loading gangways, water and vapor proof lighting, and a sprinkler system. Four officer staterooms and crew accommodations for 22 include sleeping quarters, locker room, galley and mess.
Maryland Drydock officials state the hull includes six water tight main bulkheads and a design to withstand ice breaking. The vessel displaces 977 tons and is classed A-1 Ferry Service with the American Bureau of Shipping, meeting all Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation requirements.
Five May releases loom as likely best sellers Olive Higgins Prouty Lisa Vale Rose Wilder Lane Free Land G B Lancaster Promenade Frances Parkinson Keyes Parts Unknown and Towers in the Mist feature wealthy families pioneers political women and notable historical figures Canon Leigh’s era guardians and a cast of famous names frame this reader-friendly preview highlighting drama, resilience, and period fascination.
Filmmakers ban boy friends from phoning the six film beauties during shooting to keep to schedule for Walking Down Broadway at Dentonia Theatre opening May 7. Stars include Claire Trevor and Phyllie Brooks. Also featured are Michael Whalen and Tom Beck.
A pilgrim climbs a misty mountain road toward Eagle's Crest as dawn floods the path with radiant light. The scene evokes divine guidance and the Psalmist’s theme of light revealing truth and hope.
Full feature length production in Technicolor with songs dances and dialogue at the Den tonia Theatre running Thursday Friday and Saturday May 12 1814. Estimated cost 1 500 000 dollars after three years of production. Adapted from a Grimm Brothers tale long beloved by readers worldwide with a lasting cultural footprint.
The famous mushroom town of the early West is revived for Columbia’s Rolling Caravans at Ridgely Theatre May 6 and 7 with Jack Luden Eleanor Stewart Buzz Barton and others. Also Montgomery and Bruce debut in The First Hundred Years May 10 11 with Virginia Bruce. Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant star in Bringing Up Baby May 12 with wild leopard chase jail and comic escapades.
Du Pont Research Laboratories announce a self cleaning white paint using titanium oxide extracted from black sand. The coating resists dirt buildup, stays whiter longer, and cleans itself gradually without reducing wear, shown through six years of tests in sea air dry heat mountains and varying climates.
The piece recalls early aviation risks and the forgotten pioneers behind aerial feats. It highlights Captain Francis T. Evans's 4000 foot loop above Pensacola in a seaplane, proving a dangerous maneuver possible and saving numerous lives and aircraft. Evans's feats helped curb fear in naval aviation.
A guided Flying Cross awarded by President Roosevelt marks a shift from a once foolhardy stunt to an accepted naval aviation principle. The honor recognizes bold, pioneering action that helped redefine discipline and doctrine in the U.S. Navy's air program.
Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Tow ers Handy and Dennis. Letters of administration on Alice Nlutchinz estate granted to J. Virgil Moore. Bond filed. notices to creditors issued. Appraisers named. Final accounts filed in John Wesley Boyce and other estates. Sales, inventories, and settlements ordered for several estates including Starry H Moore, Robert W Knotta, Agnes Dennis, William Knipple, W J Richards, William R Ross, and others.
On application letters of administration for Lucinda Frances Fishell were granted to Jerome Frampton Jr. Bond approved with notice to creditors. Donald E. Jefferson and Elbert Liden named as appraisers. Petition and order to strike certain claim and final administration accounts filed for Isaac T. Sparklin. Inventory and appraisal 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 totaled 3.95 and donations 0.85. Four committees were named to select wallpaper for the church. apron social yielded 15.73. Twenty five sick visits were made and three cards sent. Next meeting set with Grace Horsey and Jennie Hubbard. Fancy work was distributed for sale after adjournment. Refreshments and games followed.
For sale a seven room house with all conveniences on two lots on Central avenue in Ridgely Maryland. For full particulars apply to The Journal Printing Office Denton Maryland May 7 1921.
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