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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1926

Page

4

Progress through invention and ship exports from Maryland

Editorial notes on how wartime setbacks spurred scientific progress and substitution in materials and food, then a Maryland export report for 1925 showing total exports of 34.8 million dollars, led by refined copper ingots, grains, and iron and steel, with Maryland ranking sixteenth among states and beating Mississippi and Oregon in value.

Maryland Department of Commerce Department Mississippi Oregon

Heavey Trucks Must Reduce Speed In Delaware

Growers and shippers from the lower Del-Mar-Va Peninsula oppose Delaware traffic rules that require trucks weighing 6,000 pounds or more to slow from 35 to 25 mph. State officials cite a sharp rise in heavy truck traffic and highway damage as the season begins.

Truck Speed Rule Slows Growers Deliveries Through Delaware

Growers and shippers complain that a twenty five mile per hour limit in Delaware costs nearly an hour on the forty five mile trip through Delmar to Washington. A Virginia diner packing produce to New York says trips now take eleven to eleven and a half hours, up from ten. Delaware State Police actively enforce the regulation, warning drivers and promising severe action for noncompliance. Exceptions allow trucks under six thousand pounds and those returning empty or with pneumatic tires to travel at thirty five miles per hour.

Delaware Delmar Washington New York Accomaccounts

Rumors of a Ritchie Weller coalition in Maryland politics

The Baltimore Sun reports Democratic leaders may nominate a U S Senate candidate soon amid rumors of a Ritchie Weller alliance. Critics cite party infighting and unanswered questions about ties to Senator Weller while Republican Galen L. Tait accuses Governor Ritchie of partisanship over judgeships.

Baltimore Sun Ritchie United States Senate O. E. Weller Weller Baltimore Maintan United States Galen L. Tait Republican State Central Committee The Sun Agai Blair

Playing the Health Game for Maryland Youths

Secretary Hoover urges Maryland children to take charge of their health, learning to follow health rules and prevent disease through play. The Bureau of Child Hygiene relays the message, highlighting past ignorance and modern medical knowledge. It emphasizes personal responsibility, safety, and citizenhood as parts of staying healthy.

Maryland Secretary of Commerce Hoover Bureau of Child Hygiene State Department of Health

Grown-ups and youth health discussed in year’s context

A commentator notes the season is favorable for adults to reflect on their duty toward youth health. Yet another well known authority cautions that this view is not the complete account.

Washington College Freshman Play Benchmarked

The Washington College Freshman class will stage a one act farce titled The Professor Stubs Iris Toe on Friday May 14 written by Dr Paul Bo Titsworth president of the college. Dorothy Knotts a Shilsboro girl will play Lucile Blachie among two simpering admirers of the professor. John Alderson a county youth will portray Darius Duty noted for his rich baritone voice. State Roads Engineer Austin F Shure told Talbot County Commissioners road work will continue from the Queen Anne end this year with crossings under the railroad at Cordova to improve safety after the late Charles Wooters death. A conference with railroad officials is planned. The Current Events Club and Easton’s Entumper Choral Society host the Eastern Shore District Federation of Women’s Clubs May 15 at the New Theatre. The morning covers federation business, afternoon features music and a talk by Mrs Ida M Starr of Hope House. Dorchester Farm Bureau discussed growing Henderson bush lima beans for packing with John E Patten detailing planting, harvesting, grading, prices and canning steps.

Washington College Stubs Iris Toe Paul Bo Titsworth Dorothy Knotts Shilsboro Lucile Blachie Queen Anne Cordova Shure Charles R. Wooters Enuterpenn Choral Society Easton Eastern Shore Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs New Theatre Euterpean Choral Society Ida M. Starr Hope House

Reopening services of Bloomery M E Church

Reopening services were held Sunday afternoon with Rev. L. W. Layfield of Greenwood preaching at 2. Music by Orme's Orchestra Concord and the Federalsburg male quartet. Several solos by local singers. Rev. S. P. Shipman of Denton spoke. About 750 dollars was raised. Local families hosted Sunday guests from Mederl,sburg and Denton. New sedan purchased by Charles Neal.

Bloomery M FE Bl. W. Layfield Greenwood Orme Concord Federalsburg Harry Davis Cantner Prank Williams Harry Hackett S. P. Shipman Denton Blatrine Bulloch Leonard Covey Ruth Clayton Satterfield Martha Satterfield Helen McMahon Mederalsburg J. B. Medford Edwin Henderson J. H. Spence Pennington Horsey Floyd Smith Fred Covey Sherrun Neal Bridgeville Charles Neal

Smithson pupils attend daily in April list of names

Smithson school records show a daily April attendance by pupils including Philip Frase Gussie Prager Kenneth Cule Tilvhiman Bryan Blanch Flaharty Winifred Mundt Kenneth Collins Glidys Thirroft Miriam Pentins Bertha Frase Margaet Mundt Margaret Bryan Elizabeth Thomas Virginia Towers Leo Frase Marie Willoughby Aldred Thomas Nettie Flaharty Dorothy Towers Alton Cole Rodwood Coleman Karl Prager Edwin Fearins John Kehring George Kehring Thomas Mundt and Martin Schmieh.

Smithson School Philip Frase Gussie Prager Kenneth Cule Tilvhiman Bryan Blanch Flaharty Winifred Mundt Kenneth Collins Glidys Thirroft Miriam Pentins Bertha Frase Margaet Mundt Margaret Bryan Elizabeth Thomas Virginia Towers Leo Frase Marie Willoughby Aldred Thomas Nettie Flaharty Dorothy Towers Alton Cole Rodwood Coleman Karl Pr

Students Attended Moore School Daily in April

The list shows John Bilbrough Isaac Quillen Leroy Bishop Howard Brown Harvey Kemp Howard Quillen Earl Bilbrough Albert Brown Cleveland Camper Frances Meredith Edgar Bishop George Gottwak William Howard Richard Louis Bishop Granville Williamson Dorothy Gottwals Pauline Meredith Catherine Pogany Christine Gottwal Catherine Camper Maude Gottwals Annabelle Bilbrough Myrtle Breeding Louise Gottwals Louise Quillen attended Moore School every day during April.

Moore’s John Bilbrough Isaac Quillen Leroy Bishop Howard Brown Harvey Kemp Howard Quillen Earl Bilbrough Albert Brown Cleveland Camper Frances Meredith Edgar Bishop George Gottwak Howard Richard Louis Bishop Granville Williamson Dorothy Gottwals Pauline Meredith Catherine Pogany Christine Gottwal Catherine Camper Maude Gottwals Annabelle Bilbrough Myrtle Breeding Louise Gottwals Louise Quillen

In Memoriam for Our Dear Mother I. Vo. Wood

In memory of our mother I Vo Wood who died April 30 1925. A sad year of changes since death bade us part yet she remains in our hearts and rests sweetly in heaven. Her daughters Mrs Carrie Sylvester Beatie and Beatrice Wood endure her memory and praise her name.

I. Vo. Wood Mother Carrie Sylvester Beatie Beatrice Wood

Hazel L Beautelam passes away in sorrowful tribute

Hazel L Beau champ died on March 7 1926 leaving a sunlit, cheerful nature that endears her to home and work circles. The community mourns deeply, recalling her love for children and service to others as a portrait of faith and grace. Mrs H T Bennett signs the notice.

Hazel L. Beauchamp Longfellow Hazel Howe Hind Christ H. T. Bennett

Ministers oppose Sunday baseball in Ocean City resolution

At a May 2 1926 meeting of the Peninsula Ministerial Association of the Methodist Protestant Church attended by 150 churches and 15 000 members the group adopted a unanimous resolution protesting the commercializing of baseball on the Sabbath in Ocean City Maryland and urging citizens officials and newspapers to support keeping the Lord's Day sacred. The document is signed by N C Clough president and Chas F Cummins acting secretary. Also note I B Towers & Bro offer two small farms for rent near Denton Maryland with immediate possession. Read M. RK. Newman's ad on page 3.

Peninsula Ministerial Association Methodist Protestant Church Bethesda Church Salsbury Ocean City Jo Harry Rew Eastern Shore Baseball League Association Masor N.C. Clough Asso Dcnation Attest Chas FL Cummins

Farm Land Sale Near Denton Maryland At Public Auction

The attorney for landowners announces a public sale at the courthouse door in Denton Maryland on 1926 between 2 and 4 p m. Two parcels and a woodland tract totaling about fifty one acres plus additional land form the Clark home farm with improvements including an eight room dwelling, barn and outbuildings. The property lies in Caroline county near Williston and six miles from Denton with cultivation, woodland, and rights of an incoming tenant included.

Court House Denton Caroline County Maryland Daniel Todd Anderson Town Charles W. Clark Francis A. Clark James M. Clark C. W James M Clark Lona G. Clark Orphans’ Court Clarence Deen Baynard Murray William ‘Towers Charles Cephas Zeb South Zeb Smith Henry R. Lewis Caroline Edward Conway Shell Road Williston

Terms of sale for property with staged payments and occupancy

Terms of sale require one third cash at sale, balance by January 1 1927 or all cash at buyer option. Deferred payments secured by attorney. Buyer gains incoming tenant rights and possession January 1 1927. All crops for 1926 reserved. Title papers at purchaser expense.

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