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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1938
Page
4
Mary Melvin serves as Vice-President and Secretary in a Denton Maryland post office entry published Saturday morning May 14 1938. The notice records second class mail status and official duties within the local postal framework.
Observers forecast no general European war this year, but warn of growing danger from Germany and Italy. Mussolini claims air power and vast arms, while Hitler’s Austria move raises fears. The piece urges the United States to strengthen defenses, stay independent, and friendships with all nations, regardless of government.
An essay argues that increased life expectancy results from public health gains rather than stronger forebears. It notes 1850 life spans of 38 for men and 40.5 for women rising to 59 and 63 respectively, attributing gains to disease control, better housing, working conditions, and more leisure.
The move to form a third party led by Governor Phillip La Follette of Wisconsin could affect upcoming elections and existing parties. The piece traces third party history from the Locofocos to the 1924 La Follette ticket, noting past failures and decisive votes in 1912 and the Wilson victory margin in 1916.
The National Progressive Party signals possible realignment as La Follette advances a left leaning ticket backed by semi radical supporters. Republicans and Orthodox Democrats eye coalitions to curb the New Deal, with Wisconsin seen as a reliable base while markets show little movement amid a slow April 30 stock session.
In a piece on citizen action and democracy the author contrasts helpless rulers with average people making small, concrete steps. A Chicago group studies democracy while a reader recounts shifting her holdings from armaments after discovering a maker’s role in weapons.
A speaker vows to donate the last dividend from bloodstained income to a Peace Society. Trustees of Concord New Hampshire Methodist Episcopal Church withdraw steel investments to avoid arming war. The mother says such weak efforts may yield results as Senators delay the super navy bill for a new peace based policy.
A newly elected president of the American Association for Health Physical Education and Recreation urges less sitting and more activity. He notes Americans tire easily climbing stairs, contrasts modern sedentary life with pioneer and shop work, and encourages walking and daily movement to improve health.
The U S House approved the Cartwright Road Bill authorizing 238 million dollars for highways in fiscal years 1940 and 1941. Supporters praised federal aid for modern safe highways and reduced traffic fatalities while noting key lawmakers who propelled passage and related political commentary.
The speaker argues that Senator Tydings is the Democrats weakest candidate and cannot win a general election. He claims Republicans know this and that Democratic voters reject leaders who run as Democrats but vote as Republicans, noting Tydings’ ongoing opposition to Democratic policies has made him Republicans’ idol if their claims are sincere.
Miss Helen Prochaska of Baltimore City, a Notre Dame Institute student, won Maryland's state prize in the 1938 Gor gas Memorial Institute essay contest. The nationwide competition drew over 18,000 entrants, with ten Maryland firsts considered for the state prize. The winner receives a medal and $10, with potential entry to national prizes and a $200 travel allowance to Washington for the awards ceremony. The national judging panel includes the Surgeon General, the U S Commissioner of Education, and the American College of Surgeons associate director.
A new four color pictorial Maryland map from Standard Oil of New Jersey at Esso stations highlights Annapolis Frederick Baltimore scenes, main industries, and agriculture. It adds a large Baltimore inset and a Washington D C inset, blue road coloring, a seven percent larger scale, more localities, an inset for radio stations, and broad distribution to encourage travel.
Mrs. Wm. 0. Richardson, after weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richardson, returns with her young daughter Susan to Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey. Her mother recuperates from a recent illness treated at Easton Hospital. Ella Anderson hosted two luncheon and bridge parties at the Primrose Tea Room and at her home. Miss Margaret Knotts visits Miss Gretchen Coleman of Belmont Massachusetts.
The M. P. Church at Burrsville was dedicated on Sunday May 8 with morning sermon by Rev Frank Lewis D D of Preston and afternoon service led by Rev Sexsmith Maryland Conference president. Special music featured Denton M P Church trio and Mr Vincent and Miss Della Ryan. Debt paid in full at dedication.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Perry and Aleen along with Anton Worms group visited Easton Friday. Maryland visitors Doris May Betty Lee and Marietta Schmick stayed with Dukes. Jacobs family with Billy joined Coleman relatives for a weekend. Numerous locals hosted and welcomed guests from Philadelphia Wilmington Preston and Laurel among others over Sunday and the weekend.
A Denton letter argues the Caroline County Almshouse is clean and well managed, while critics like Harriet Kearfott contend it is intolerable and that Old Age Pension and Relief would cut costs. Audits show Health and Charity expenses rose from 11,110.30 in 1936 to 57,183.40 in 1937, prompting calls for tax increases to cover shortfalls. Mr. Tax Payer urged scrutiny of public aid versus almshouse care and work incentives.
The saying states that selfishness is the greatest curse of humanity, attributed to statesman William Ewart Gladstone. It reflects a moral judgment about individual behavior and social impact.
April was mild and dry with precipitation well below normal across Maryland Delaware. Mean temperatures rose above historic averages with notable highs at Cumberland Millsboro and Milford, while snowfall remained minimal.
The Orphans' Court met with Judges Tow ers Handy and Dennis. Approvals include distribution and real estate matters in John W Boyce and Arthur F Sittig estates. Admin grants issued for John M Wooters Emma L Mason Minnie S Christian and William J Martin estates. Guardianship of Florence Selby Atkinson awarded to Mary Atkinson with bond. Appraisers named. notices issued. orders to sell and withdrawals authorized.
The fourth Emergency Hospital benefit party is set for Saturday May 28 at the Talbot Country Club. General chairman Mrs. Elliot Wheeler leads planning with Lew Startt as the county orchestra. Attendees can enjoy a lucky number dance, balloon prizes, bingo, a shell game by Gardiner Hazen, and a colored gospel group. Tickets cost $1 and are available from committee members or Kerr's Drug Store Centreville Holland Thompson's Denton J B Davis.
Twenty five years back Denton suffered a 7 to 5 defeat at Easton, then rebounded with a 14 to 12 win over Slickman club on Saturday. The article notes errors on both sides and previews a Centerville match this afternoon. It also details local civic notes including tax share proposals, clergy visits, a court injunction over a building permit, and a long list of school trustee appointments across the county with many named towns and individuals.
Oliver N Warren presents Slats diary entries recounting a boy’s week with family, school, and community scenes. notes include a preacher’s inquiry about names, school grades, misunderstandings with friends, a hinted marriage, a teacher’s questions about Tom Sawyer, and a reflective end to a spring week.
RIDGELY Mr. and Mrs. Marion Stoops moved into a part of Mrs. Merediths house on Railroad avenue. Mrs. Harold Fountain and son Richard visited Mr. Fountain in Wilmington on Wednesday. Miss Elizabeth Wilson of Newport was the guest of her parents here over last weekend. Miss Virginia Holsinger of Millersville was the weekend guest of her parents. Miss Catherine McElwain returned home from Florida after spending the winter. Davis Wilson left for Swampscott Mass for a summer position. Thompson Swing spent the weekend with his wife in Baltimore.
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