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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1930
Page
4
Citizens are urged to stop patronizing door to door peddlers and instead support home city stores. The message argues peddler purchases imply lack of faith in the town, lead to inferior goods, and harm local merchants, urging readers to keep money in the home city for its growth.
Professor A G Barry of the University of Wisconsin argues that America pursues social utopia through statutes more than any other nation and uses law as the vehicle for experiments. He cautions that while laws are often respected, obsolete statutes persist and recodification would be a noble experiment.
This reflective piece honors early aviation pioneers including Lindbergh and Byrd, noting the risks faced by those who opened air travel and the enduring memory of the unknown aviator as flight becomes common and safer.
Editorial notes discuss England and Wales closing and selling prisons, resulting in one quarter less housing space since 1914. It cites a 53 percent population rise and 45 percent inmate decline over fifty years, contrasting with the United States where crime and prison expansion continue amid depression. It also covers a Peace Memorial Society in Cincinnati and a Baltimore branch, noting the May 25 peace heroes pilgrimage and graves visited for Dr William Royal Stokes and Mrs E H Baker.
A reminiscence notes Sun Yat Sen and Chiang Kai Shek struggles for unity in China, speculating eighteen provinces might become free autonomous states as a step toward federalization and lasting peace. It recalls 25 years of political debate and world events shaping a united republic.
A fragmented diary by Ross Farquar recounts week day events in Macum. Entries cover a city visitor admiring roses, rain delaying mail, a sick morning after breakfast, church absence, baseball plans, and a mistaken newspaper advertisement for a beauty shop with a misprint offering six nine permanent wives. The tone is informal and observational with several typos and rough spelling.
Maryland health authorities urge action against flies and mosquitoes as disease carriers. Warnings detail breeding in filth and manure, spread of diarrhea typhoid and tuberculosis, and mosquito risks from malaria and yellow fever. Public tips include eliminating breeding sites, using screens, proper waste handling, and oiling stagnant water.
William Wiley of Bethlehem died at his home Monday after years of paralysis. Funeral services were held at the local church Thursday. Visitors included Edgar Todd of Chester Pa and his wife, and Baltimore residents Charles Burkett Jr Thomas Maxon and Margaret Christopher. The Christopher five month old child was hospitalized in Easton for bronchial pneumonia. A note from M K Newnam of Penton Md mentions 30000 square feet of furniture space.
The third summer Atwater Kent Radio Hour features Lewis James and The Revellers Quartet with Joseph Pasternack and the Atwater Kent Concert Orchestra interpreting Rudolf Friml. The program includes selections from The Three Musketeers The Firefly High Jinks The Vagabond King The White Eagle and Xatinka with James soloing in several pieces and Pasternack arranging.
A group of friends gathered Thursday night at Miss Bernice Adams for her birthday with ice cream and cake at a late hour. Nearby visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Ormond Wright from near Denton and Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson visiting Willard Johnson and family in Greenwood. Another party drove to Virginia for a Sunday outing with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fountain and Dave Devore plus his girlfriend. The Bloomery Church Ladies' Aid met Wednesday at Miss Edna Adams Just's home.
A memorial note honors fallen heroes with a salute to devotion to flag country and enduring values of liberty justice and equality, pledging to keep their memory alive.
A seasonal guide praises asparagus in new forms including asparagus croustades with cream tomato or beet tinted sauce. It also offers a parsley cream to brighten wilted vegetables and a jelly panache dessert using raspberry or lemon gelatine with berries and whipped cream.
Warner Baxter brings The Arizona Kid to Capital next Wednesday filmed in southwestern Utah with real locals including former ghost city residents and about fifty Piute Indians for atmosphere. Mona Maris returns as leading lady with Carol Lombard and Mrs Jiminez in other major roles, supported by Theodor Von Eltz and others as a gallant bandit romance unfolds.
Local Sun Oil official Robert Weir Jr emphasizes gasoline energy value, noting Blue Sunoco exceeds TNT and dynamite in power. He explains its purity and exclusive refining allow premium performance without higher price, maintaining a regular gas price.
Choptank M P Church Ladies Aid enjoyed a delightfully entertained meeting on the 6th at Annie Cheezums home with fair attendance. The next gathering is set for June 3 at C E Williamson home. The Twenty Century Club thanks Hollis for loan of his building for the bake sale and to all who helped. Several local families visited or stayed with relatives over the weekend including Flahartys Fifields and Coveys. Children’s Day is scheduled Sunday June 1 at 7 30 pm. Visitors included Blades family and Washington DC Goswellen relatives. McDonald and Roy Whitley are visiting Baltimore.
Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Harper and Shawn present. Walter A Wilhelm will admitted to probate with Mary A Wilhelm and Henry Wise named as executors. Bond, creditor notices, and appraisers named. Administrators filed inventories and accounts for multiple estates. Local quips follow lampooning political life and society.
Plymouth factory officials report a surge of orders from Chrysler Dodge and De Soto dealers nationwide since the May 10 unveiling. Wire reports from Dallas Seattle Philadelphia and Savannah say dealer showrooms are crowded, registrations doubled, and early buyers praise the car's Safety-Steel body larger engine four wheel hydraulics and comfort.
An excerpt from a Christian Science Monitor item notes a messenger who "came smiling" in response to a call, described by an executive as significant for the sender. The quote reflects gratitude and a philosophy of focusing on the good in the present.
A historic low cost dinner serves six with Mertean Beef Roll and Pineapple Caramel Tapioca. The recipe lists rice, beef, tomatoes, beets, lettuce, onion, pepper, and spices with steps for rolling, browning, baking, and arranging as a cold fruit dessert.
The article praises Western Maryland College its progression over ten years adding a dormitory dining hall new buildings and endowment growth supported by alumni and The Rockefeller Foundation Plans include expanded campus facilities and programs in arts education law medicine engineering and ROTC The college opens September 23 for its 64th year and urges prospective students to register in advance.
Ridgely Mr and Mrs E F Pearsau l entertained their daughter Mrs Larry Abbott and her husband over the weekend. Miss Mary Laird of Rehoboth visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Laird last weekend. Mr and Mrs Frank Matthews entertained Mr Harry Cornish of Chester on Saturday. Clifton Morris of Baltimore recently visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Morris. Elizabeth Beekman of Washington spent the weekend with her parents here. Mr and Mrs William Rieck of Preston visited relatives here on Tuesday. Mrs Joseph Orris on a two weeks visit to her sisters in Wilmington and Philadelphia. Mollie Richards of Wilmington is visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs John Thomas underwent an operation in Easton Hospital on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Walter Bennington and son Paul were in Baltimore on Sunday. Mrs Oscar Simons is improving.
Graham McNamee hosts the Coca-Cola Topnotchers on WRC each Wednesday at 9 30 p m with Grantland Rice introducing a sport celebrity. The program blends live sports talk with all string dance music paused for discussions, drawing large crowds and NBC origins in New York studios.
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