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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1931
Page
6
The Denton Journal lists Melvin and Johnson Inc publishers on page six for the Saturday morning issue dated May 23 1931. The notice frame indicates standard newspaper masthead and ownership details for the period.
Wholesome party ideas for end of school year events emphasize colorful cocoanut frostettes, color themed sandwiches, and festive drinks. Suggested recipes include Class Day Cakes, Promenade Punch, and Collegiate Sandwiches using fruit colors and dates for flavor and charm.
The Capital Theatre in Dover presents A Connecticut Yankee with Will Rogers as the funniest film this season on Monday and Tuesday. Also shown are Lady You Slay Me, and Hot Time in the Old Town. Wednesday and Thursday feature New Moon with Lawrence Tibbett and Grace Moore, plus Their Wives Vacation. Additional items include Fried Chicken, a cartoon, and In the Rough with Johnny Farrell. Friday and Saturday show Dude Ranch with Jack Oakie and the comedy Dance Hall Marge, plus The Story of the Star Spangled Banner reflecting the National Anthem adoption.
Resolutions mourn the death of T Pliny Fisher a longtime member of the W F M Society whose unselfish service and Christian zeal supported the society and its work. The memorial notes immeasurable loss and requests minutes entry a copy to the family and publication in the county press signed by Addie L Wilson Mattie Moore and Emma Clark committee.
Wedding invitations and announcements printed with care and neatness are featured in The Denton Journal, highlighting local nuptials and celebratory notices with traditional newspaper charm.
Maryland ranks among twenty five states placed on an honor roll for meeting strict reporting standards on communicable diseases. The Public Health Service tests measure reporting accuracy across typhoid fever diphtheria scarlet fever measles and whooping cough with annual repeats.
March attendance tops 92.8 in elementary schools while high schools reach 94.5, leading the Eastern Shore. April shows two under 90 percent. lists of top and bottom schools by type follow, with stars indicating libraries awarded to top rooms. Talbot Gardens plan open days to raise funds for beautification of Washington approaches, charging 25 cents per garden visit.
The article recalls Patrick Henry born May 26, 1736 in Hanover Virginia. It notes his role as a Revolutionary War leader and ardent liberty advocate who opposed ratification of the Federal Constitution in Virginia. It highlights his friendship with George Washington, his governorship, and his death June 6, 1799 as his country honors his legacy with the phrase Give me liberty or give me death.
Seventy three students will receive diplomas at the annual commencement of Salisbury State Normal School on June 8. Graduates include representatives from thirteen Maryland counties plus Sussex County Delaware and Accomac County Virginia, led by Wicomico with fifteen grads. The list names 40 plus graduates across multiple counties and states, reflecting a broad regional turnout.
Patrons praise Vitaphone Vaudeville and Variety shows at Reese Theatre Friday and Saturday. May 22-23 feature Tarnished Lady with Tallulah Bankhead, plus Birth of a Nation with sound and score on May 25-26. May 27-28 offers Dude Ranch with Mitzi Green and stars, then May 29-30 presents Mr. Lemon of Orange with El Brendel and Fifi Dorsay.
Mesdames Margaret and Hilda Bailey Mrs R Wesley Ross Misses Betty and Lida Bailey Mr and Mrs William T Brown Harold Carey and Francis Morris attended the Field Meet at Newark. The Attendance Day at Middletown was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs R Wesley Ross have been visiting Maryland and the latter has been the guest of Mrs Nettie Porter Wooters. Edna Smith of Smyrna spent the week end with her parents. Walter Collins of Massachusetts has been the guest of Mrs Collins recently.
Maryland health officials describe tests by the Bureau of Chemistry to verify filling materials in bedding and upholster furniture. Labels must state materials as all new, all secondhand, or partly secondhand cotton. Inspections across factories, warehouses, and retail outlets totaled 2,533 in 1930, averaging six per site.
The Flower Garden Club meets at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allie Neal on Wednesday evening May 27. Mrs. Harry Cooper and Mrs. J. W. Thawley discuss insects and diseases of plant life. Several local and visiting guests are noted including Mrs. Dora Frampton of Wilmington and families of Wright, Neal, Todd, and MacMahan.
The article argues that modern desk work wastes vast resources due to ill adapted visual systems. It links office concentration to eyesight, notes high reeducation costs, and cites estimates of billions in industry losses and taxpayer burden. It stresses urgent public awareness of the visual efficiency problem.
An order dated May 20 1931 requires ratification of the Auditor's Report filed in the proceedings unless good cause is shown within three weeks from May 23 1931. A copy of the order must be published in Caroline county newspaper once weekly for two consecutive weeks before June 1 1931. Clerk T Clayton Horsey testifies this is a true copy.
A reflective piece compares human quirks to aging machinery and a farm hog’s fate. It jokes about a family’s costly new car-like baby while noting upkeep and repairs. The essay warns pork producers to guard hogs from cholera by avoiding infected feed and contaminated stock.
Caroline County announces hearings by the Board of Estimates on appropriations for improvements and Levy year plans. Hearings are scheduled for Tuesday June 16 from 2 to 4 pm and Tuesday June 23 from 2 to 4 pm. Clerk Walter S. Rutter signs the notice.
Administratrices Minnie B Todd and Marjorie Todd Knotts list items for sale including an Advance Rumley Ideal Wheat Thresher with a 28 inch cylinder and 44 separator and a New Style 16 horsepower Frick Traction Engine. Sale by Willard C Todd Estate.
Complete equipment for sausage and scrapple making plus a Ford panel truck nearly new. Apply at the Brick Hotel or call 149 J Denton Md. (6 16 tf)
One-third acre of tomato plants including canning varieties will be sold as a block. Ready about the 26th. Co. W. Hackett advertises from Federalsburg Maryland on June 23, 1921.
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