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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1930
Page
4
The Tribune Fresh Air Fund appeals for 10,000 children to spend summers in Friendly Town homes. It praises hosts who give more than money, explains the need for urban children to experience country life, and invites communities to join about 400 Friendly Towns and 20,000 volunteers to host and fund railroad fares and related costs.
A State Department insider debates US Marines protecting big business interests in Latin America. A French film depicting a Marine in Nicaragua claiming such protection sparked protests from American officials, who could not halt or recall the film.
A group of 179 colleges and universities representing 46 states and 1,028 members petitions President Hoover and Congress against the new tariff law arguing it raises living costs and harms export trade. The signers include Paul Douglas Yale Irving Fisher Princeton and Harvard Taussig.
Dr. Robert L. Swain of the State Department of Health urges housekeepers to overhaul kitchen cupboards and medicine chests each spring. He advises labeling containers, separating harmful substances from cooking supplies, storing insecticides away from food, and keeping medicines fresh with a doctor’s list and updated supplies to protect families and children.
The article notes protests by Britain against Broken Blossoms and Italy against Street Angel while France objects to Benu Geste and Russia and China voice complaints over Volga Boatmen and Welcome Danger respectively. It argues cinema posters carry universal messages and urges mindful language to foster international friendship.
President Hoover warned Americans that current army and navy outlays form the world’s largest military budget while the 1931 United States Naval appropriation bill was reported to the House with total allowances of 377,036,086 dollars, about 15 million more than last year, against Britain’s expected saving of 20 million. Roland S. Boyden was named by Hoover to the Permanent Court of International Arbitration at The Hague, having served on the Paris Peace Conference delegation and as umpire of the German Mixed Claims Commission.
Elliott Shaw baritone of the Revellers Quartet teams with Josef Pasternack and the Atwater Kent Concert Orchestra for a Victor Herbert program. The concert airs Sunday evening May 25 at 8 16 EST as the second summer broadcast. The set list includes March of the Toys Thine Alone Excerpts from The Red Mill Indian Summer I Want What I Want When I Wa from Mlle Modiste and more with interludes by Shaw.
Denton memories recount livery stable expansion, a planned wholesale ice cream house, and a Tolchester to Chestertown automobile route. Notables include J B Ellwanger selling a driving mare, L B Towers building a East Denton home, and farmers selling property while a Doling operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital reports improvement for Dr Stephen S Stone supporters.
Ridgely postmaster Alfred Sigler resigns and will be succeeded June 1 by A. W. Thompson. Greensboro correspondent notes Caroline county to have its largest strawberry crop in years, with earlier varieties damaged by freeze and drought, improved by recent rains.
Plymouth officials claim the new Plymouth ranks among the world’s most economically built cars. They cite design, material purchasing, factory layout, labor efficiency, and distribution as key factors, noting Chrysler group backing and extensive dealer service networks.
In memory of Toland B Trice who died six months ago on November 24 1929 a sentiment seeks a personal remembrance. The note asks for a brief remembrance or message to comfort the bereaved reflecting on memories and a longing for the lost loved one.
An outdoor season primer advises packing for picnics with lunch staples and papers, offering cheese toast recipes, salad ideas, and portable desserts. It stresses balance, fresh vegetables, and chilled packing, with practical tips on jars, cups, and dressing.
The eighth annual Rural Women's Short Course runs June 16 to 21 in College Park with new instructors, a record expected registration, and reduced rail fares offered by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Notable speakers include Dr. Caroline Hebner and Miss Janette Kelley, with topics ranging from adolescent health to color in clothing. A fifth-year program and table service exhibits are added, and sessions cover foods, nutrition, household management, clothing, and more.
The Capital Theatre Popularity Contest on Del Mar Peninsula awards ten Grand Prizes and six weekly prizes starting May 29 with votes counted from progressive merchants. Ten grand prizes go to top vote earners. weekly prizes go to the weekly leader whose tallied votes also count toward the grand total. Prizes include automobile, diamond ring, wrist watch, radio, frigidaire, fur coat, and trips to New York or Atlantic City. A tribute note to W S Liden from his daughter Edith accompanies the item.
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