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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1927
Page
4
Publication details for a Denton Maryland newspaper dated Saturday May 28 1927 issued by Melvin and Johnson Inc with Benjamin H Johnson as president and treasurer and Benjamin F Jonson as vice president and secretary. Entry notes post office classification as second class mail.
Editorial notes criticize President Coolidge for refusing a special session to authorize flood relief and drought aid while highlighting flood, drought, and election corruption issues. It discusses Democratic leaders like Bernard Baruch advocating for principles, and reports on Dun's Review and Federal Reserve data showing economic strain and bank failures. The piece also notes the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula poultry boom and Mississippi flood area estimates, ending with seed and feed needs for vast lands.
In the area excluding Louighlin Will, funding must come from Red Cross or other relief agencies with a proposal to set aside 250000 dollars immediately for seed and feed financing. The move aims to stabilize agriculture and provide essential sustenance to affected communities.
Rev Dr Francis E Clark, founder and president of the World Christian Endeavor Society, died at his Newton Massachusetts home on May 26.
Capt. Charles Lindbergh returned to Paris after his solo Atlantic flight, sparking a global wave of admiration. The world hailed the 25 year old American as a symbol of courage, while France honored the memory of Nungesser and Coli alongside Lindbergh’s triumph as a shared heroism.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Baltimore reports 192000 phones now in service, up 7.8 percent since 1917, with total system investments about 36 million dollars for extensions, poles, lines, and office equipment. The company now handles 60 percent more connections per day and furnishes 51.8 telephones per employee, up from 41.7 ten years ago. It plans further expansions to improve service and efficiency while stressing personal customer relations amid complex, delicate equipment.
The Weekly Health Talk from the Nutrition Department of the Philadelphia Inter-State Dairy Council previews a seasonal discussion titled Decoration. It notes this period as a time for dietary focus and public health tips.
An essay extols decoration as a daily, year round influence on living, food, and health, linking aesthetics to well being. It urges careful hygiene and vaccination against typhoid, noting state vaccine provision and doctor or health officer administration for full protection lasting about two years.
The Path finder mocks wedding coverage by lampooning groom attire and the bridal party. It questions press focus on brides, notes humorous details of a groom’s outfit, and calls for equal treatment of grooms in wedding coverage with light satire on traditions and prior gifts.
Dr John S Fulton, head of the State Health Department, outlines a campaign to control diseases spread person to person including typhoid fever. He warns one careless typhoid case can threaten an entire community and every reported case is treated as a potential source of future epidemic with home instructions.
The Conservation Department warns residents and visitors of Maryland that a new State-wide Angler's License Law takes effect June 1 1927. Non-residents pay $5 and residents $1, available at county court clerks in Maryland or Baltimore City. The rule covers fresh waters above the Chesapeake Bay tide line. buttons will be issued with licenses to be worn for identification.
Louis B. Mayer of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer says patriotic entertainment can still serve city and federal services in peacetime. He cites The Fire Brigade at New Dover Opera House and The Midshipman as examples, noting MGM plans further collaborations with federal departments and fire chiefs.
Mrs Harold Hatfield visits Georgetown relatives with Thomp ers family. Mrs Maggie Durney and Miss Annie Rhodes spend Sunday with Norman Rhodes in Cordova. Wesley Sloney of Philadelphia visits George Inler family. Bryan Arbitt of Philadelphia weekends with his mother Selby Smith. Josiah Shaw entertains daughter Mrs John Sutton of Orden Pa. I E Munson weekends with Rev and Mrs Frank White at Snow Hill. Glanville Downes sells farm to Mr Fooks and plans west trip. Metho dist bake yields about nineteen dollars. Dr and Mrs J M Waymaker of Denton visit Ridgely. Emma Jackson visiting niece Mrs Edgar Anderson at Bridgeville. Denny Rhodes returns from Baltimore visit with son. Methodist Ladies Aid seeks sealed bids to paint Parsonage. J T Moore entertains brother from Philadelphia. Mrs Uniford Porter entertains Mrs James Plummer of Denton. Charles Hammond on sick list.
Mr and Mrs W E Bullock entertained on Sunday with guests including Mrs Sam O Day and daughter Madeline Mrs Roland Dukes Mr and Mrs Walter Fountain and family Miss Stelen Melvin and Louise Cohee and Mr and Mrs Geo Butler and Mr Billy Butler.
To the many kind friends whose faithful services and sympathy have been extended to us since our home was bereaved of the mother we offer sincere thanks. J A Griffin and children.
A reader is urged to subscribe to The Journal to receive comprehensive news coverage around the clock. The pitch highlights constant access to local and national reporting, with emphasis on timely updates and full newsroom coverage.
The interscholastic track and field meet at Washington College Field drew 208 high school contestants. Easton High School led with first place overall as Crisfield, Denton, Pocomoke City, and Cambridge also posted top finishes. Event winners included S Moore Crisfield in 50 yard dash, R Orme Denton in 90 yard dash, and many relay and field events with towns like Easton, Crisfield, Pocomoke City, and Elkton scoring in multiple classes.
New nam in Denton Maryland urges readers to subscribe as a seasonal promotion offers home items and related services.
J A Willoughby of Hobbs Maryland offers a complete 18 H P Peerless engine with a 32 inch Alt man and Taylor separator, feeder, and weigher. A compact agricultural set priced for immediate sale with ready delivery and warranty terms.
John W. Dukes and wife transfer defaulted mortgage to J Owen Knotts who will public sale the Fifth Election District Caroline County Maryland. Sale at Denton Court House door between 2 and 4 pm includes barn outbuildings on a long description land parcel with improvements and rights. purchase price cash or two deferred payments with interest. Assignee: J Owen Knotts.
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