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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1934
Page
2
Local notice lists Benjamin F Johnson as President and Treasurer and Melvin as Vice-President and Secretary. The item is stamped entered at the Denton Maryland post office as second class mail matter and dated Saturday Morning May 12 1931.
The piece reflects on how Mother's Day began as a temporary expression of feeling but became a permanent, widely observed custom. It notes how society undervalued mothers, then grew to recognize their sacrifices and love, leading to the annual observance on the second Sunday in May. It ends with a wish that the tradition continues to inspire children to honor their mothers.
In spring, civic groups should lead a cleaning drive to improve health and safety. Vacant lots and streets need clearing, with rubbish removed to create parks and playgrounds. A coordinated effort boosts fire safety and reduces losses, saving money nationwide.
A February through March review notes manufacturing output rising with stronger employment and payrolls. Farmers report cash income up 63 percent from a year earlier while farm conditions improve. Wholesale prices trend upward, aided by shorter workdays and price fixing codes. Retail trade grows with warmer weather, department stores returning to profits and mail order up 60 to 60 percent. Government expenditures remain elevated, moderating only slightly, influencing overall business indices.
The piece notes General Hugh S. Johnson’s shy nature despite vast public appearances and recounts his Florida yacht mishap. It discusses friction within the NRA circle over credit flow vs government controls, Wagner’s Labor Board push, Tugwell’s nomination, and the hoped June 1 adjournment as Congress weighs experiments against experience amid global recovery.
The article surveys finance, foreign trade, transportation, construction, autos, lumber, steel, and textiles. It notes quiet bond and stock markets amid looming regulation, rising railroad securities, strong March railcar loadings, and a rebound in auto prices with expanding sales. Lumber shows mixed production, steel codes aim to lift prices with modest results, and textiles report solid output and employment gains.
An editorial notes booming auto use with a shift toward efficiency and proper lubrication. It urges car owners to use super refined oil to cut operating costs, citing service stations and dealers amid hopeful national outlooks. It recalls simpler times when driving was a pastoral pleasure.
The piece urges timely examination and tune up by the lubrication doctor noting that spring roadways invite touring millions. It stresses changing transmission and differential lubricants, renewing oil filters, changing crankcase oil, repacking wheel bearings, and protecting the water pump with waterproof grease as economy for family vehicles, echoing the adage an ounce of prevention.
Walton Newbold, a noted international affairs student, reports recovery in ten countries after six months in the U.S. He finds no clear U.S. advantage from legislative interference in supply and demand, noting Britain shows durable internal recovery due to balanced budgets and debt conversions. Canada also recovers without experimental U.S. measures, prompting questions about pending reform legislation.
An editorial in Rotarian Magazine argues dignity in work elevates laborers who see their roles as part of a larger society. A traveler asks workers what they are doing. one replies simply breaking stone, another earns three dollars daily, while a third declares, I’m helping to build a road.
The author urges investing only when gaps exist to serve the nation industry and the unemployed. Liquidate and save cash during prosperity to reduce boom risk, and buy during low mood to ease depression. The time now, they say, offers real service and future reward.
A new statue of William Jennings Bryan was unveiled in the National Capital, praised as a notable tribute to the Commoner. The piece stands among limited monuments and is viewed as one of the final public honors by authorities governing national memorials.
A note invites readers to subscribe to the Journal to receive full county news coverage. The promotion highlights expanded local reporting and access to county briefs, features, and updates.
Twenty five years ago financials mention Wheat at 1.50 and corn at 80 to 81. Wooters buys Jesse Ferrins farm near Burrsville. shifts in local business and hardware stock. Telephones expand Federalsburg Preston line. Bell adds trunks to Easton and Queenstown. Miss Jeannette Brown and Charles H. Smith wed in Federalsburg. ceremony details and attendees. Various local movements, nursing school graduation, birthdays, visits, frost impact on strawberries, Epworth League gathering, and obituaries marking Mrs. Martha J. Jackson.
Slats records a week of family anecdotes and small misadventures with relatives. Friday notes a sore finger incident at Pa and a pay day, Saturday recalls Hilbert Floot’s bachelor past and marriage thoughts, Sunday reports Erl Bender’s long awaited marriage, Monday misses a party, Tuesday recounts Sandy Mac Lane’s doctor bill, Wednesday jokes prompt a fall into a garbage barrel, Thursday mentions Mrs Tugg’s son in the US army.
Dairymen in Caroline County are told by AAA official W H Evans that a nationwide conference led to no consensus on a reduction program and production control will not be pursued now. Chester C Davis of the AAA emphasizes the policy of following producer wishes and voluntary action, with ongoing efforts to gauge producer attitude and continue relief measures and milk marketing developments.
Grove charge holds its fourth quarterly conference at Grove Church on Saturday May 12 at 2 p m. Attendance urged as a very important meeting. Also notes social visits and relatives traveling between Baltimore Salisbury Wilmington and Dagsboro Del with several family visits and travel details.
The May 3 supper in the club room at Choptank by the M. P. Ladies Aid was enjoyed by attendees from several county towns and surroundings. Proceeds were satisfactory and the effort was rewarded. The next aid meeting is set for May 29 at Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Whiteley’s home.
Cleta Moody, a sixteen year old from Providence Kentucky, won the eighth annual high school League of Nations contest held March 23. Miss Moody is editor of the school annual and active in Latin Club and senior play. Miss Wardine Norvell of Manchester Tennessee took second prize. five more prizes went to students from Virginia New York Maryland Wyoming. Honorable mentions were named for Memphis Tennessee Walpole Massachusetts and Los Angeles California.
County Agent W H Evans announces a countywide drive to promote home gardens in rural and urban areas. The plan targets the unemployed and relief recipients with support from the University of Maryland Extension Service and state leaders. Leaflets and seed can be provided to help families grow and preserve vegetables with minimal land and effort.
Edward Brown and Grace Adams with Pleasantville guests visited John Adams. Mrs Ella Peters joined them at their new home after five weeks with the Adams. Federal Club notes and four years of Rural Women’s Short Course attendance were reported. Sunday supper guests included Rev Parker and family. Wrights from near Denton visited. Smithville Tomemakers Club met early. Sunday School at Bloomery 10 o’clock. C H Parker bought two new cars last week.
The Farm Credit Administration of Baltimore plans a statistical department to compile borrower data and county soil and productivity surveys across Maryland Pennsylvania Delaware Virginia West Virginia and Puerto Rico. Chief statistician John Gauss from Penn State will start in May, aiding all Baltimore units including banks and associations.
A Rotarian Magazine discussion compares British and American radio. British system funds transmission via license fees and views the BBC as a national institution, while the U S relies on advertising. Critics warn government control risks propaganda and bland content, favoring advertiser driven programs.
The public backs the New Deal arguing it keeps factories running farms producing and jobs available for all. Business leaders and organized labor alike claim support while hoping for less government regimentation and return to private enterprise. The Chamber of Commerce sessions reveal a desire to stand by the President yet resist ongoing restraints.
Notices announce Mary Bauman away in Atlantic City for the summer and various farm and home ads for cattle mules and berry checks. Also an American Legion regatta at Denton May 27 and sales pitches for Kelvinator refrigerator Frigidaire and Parapar paper. By Kota Club meets March 14 for officer elections and year end business closure.
Sunday at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church features classes led by Wesley Tribbett at 9 a.m. and a 10 a.m. Sunday School on Christianity and Patriotism followed by an 11 a.m. worship on Mothers’ High Calling. An Epworth League service at 6:45 p.m. asks how home fellowship helps or hinders and a 5:30 p.m. service discusses Religion and Business. Weekend visitors are invited to worship. many local residents and visitors are listed with past weekend activities and visits.
In loving remembrance of mother Elsie B. Clark who died May 9 1933. The poem recalls the Golden Gates welcoming her, her suffering on earth, and a heavenly crown, with lines about meeting someday in heaven. Missed by her daughter Madeline.
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