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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1933
Page
2
A village builds a huge cask for a communal feast and each person plans to pour water instead of wine. When the barrel is tapped only water flows out, proving the group moral: everyone’s small defection harms the whole. The tale resonates with modern welfare drives and collective responsibility.
Maryland's October labor and statistics report shows a 5.5 percent rise in factory employment and 9.7 percent in combined weekly earnings from August to September 1933 across 419 plants employing 66,146. State and local projects approved by Washington total 4,193,767 in expenditure, with 40 percent for direct labor, while pending and proposed projects exceed 8.6 million and 18 million respectively, signaling the Public Works Program boosting jobs and local commerce.
Sing Sing warden Lewis E. Lawes argues in Rotarian that a constitutional amendment is needed to let federal authorities pursue major crimes across state lines. He says crime is national in scope, transcending borders, and current prosecutions are hindered by state boundaries and witnesses fleeing jurisdiction.
Strong calls to shift crime control to the national government, arguing state lines weaken enforcement and that federal authority is more effective, impersonal, and less influenced by local politics, with crime not rising proportionally under federal care.
The railroads have invested since 1923 about 7 billion dollars in improvements and additions with millions spent on tests before purchases. Plans include welded tank cars and faster passenger coaches and an air braking study. Public pride grows for a transportation system that aids many industries and supports a new deal against heavy taxation and unfair competition.
J. T. Crossley, advertising director of the Morning Oregonian, argues that new businesses must secure proper financing including advertising funds. He warns many merchants skimp on advertising, risking failure, and urges newspapers to help by showing the value of regular, intelligent ad placement within operating budgets.
A Seattle news item notes three years of change in home building with rising standards. Architects and contractors say the old jack knife carpenter approach wanes as buyers demand beauty, craftsmanship, and quality materials. The buyer's market persists with future price increases ahead. Local dealers urge callers to act now and join the ground floor of the new era.
Editorial notes warn of a gravest crisis in fifteen years as Germany quits disarmament and the League, with France and Britain reinforcing fortifications. The piece calls for unity, renewed NRA support, and stronger road and world-law frameworks to secure peace and economic recovery. It highlights Geneva talks, Four Power Pact doubts, and possible U.S.–Russia rapprochement.
Hobbs near Dover and Vernon hosts include Frank Massey family Thaline Clark and Wm Wright with Artley Clark. Visits to Wilmington Federalsburg Milford and Thawley Church revival close. Residents: Catherine Oasis Elizabeth Lister John Lister Laur Butler Tiane Stashey and others.
Greensboro residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hobbs and Mrs. Octavia Tetherah with son Willie visited Burt Hobbs. Oscar Nichols and son Junior called on Charles Blades. Nelson Wyatt of Greensboro and Ralph Walters of Harrington visited Philadelphia. Mrs. George Mitchell and Arthur Michell of West Grove visited town on Tuesday. Miss Henrietta Pruitt of Temperanceville visited friends. Harvey Porter spent the weekend in Wilmington. Abe Seward fell and dislocated her right arm. Velma Howard spent Sunday and Monday in Wilmington. Arlie Dimgledine’s family spent a week in Ohio. Henry Vineyard stayed several days in Frederica. Thomas Dobson’s week-end visit with Wilton Dobson in Laurel, Md. William Roe of Philadelphia spent the weekend with Emma Roe. L. I. Jones hosted a bridge luncheon last Saturday. James Curry Sr. spending the week with Alan Curry in Wilmington. Edward Jo llingsworth and wife announce the birth of a son born October 28.
Vernon Ahs and R. Wesley Ross attended a Roosevelt celebration at Washington College Chestertown Md. Dr Mead new president was honored. A Washington visit on the 174 site amused guests. Mrs BLPF Jester visits the World’s Fair as guest of Mrs Eamma Metzger of Chicago. Draper families dined with Werman Kemp in Greensboro. Wallace Redden repairs hoardings on his farm. Mrs Todd plans move near Bowers Bench.
Twenty five years ago in Denton readers learned of crop prices water and weather nearby. The county observed a large Bryan Kern Covington rally with estimates of four to six thousand attendees signaling Democratic support. Local social notices mention weddings church events and travels involving the Gibson Clark and Vincent families along with multiple visits and social gatherings across Easton Talbot County and beyond.
A fragmented journal-like column records a week of local quips and anecdotes. Friday notes radio boasts and Cuba tales, Saturday a voter shift after a speech, Sunday invited events fade, Monday travel and misdirection, Tuesday grooming and razors, Wednesday marriage reflections, Thursday optimism for prosperity among workers.
Theatre Guild will present Maxwell Anderson's Mary of Scotland at Ford's Theatre Baltimore the week of November 6 with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Helen Hayes stars as Mary Stuart with Philip Merivale, Helen Menken, Fritz Leiber and a strong company. The drama follows Mary from her return to Scotland to her imprisonment and execution, highlighting her follies and ambitions.
A Maryland panel led by Nerbert R. O Conor begins a survey of criminal procedure to shorten indictment to trial times. The group, appointed by Governor Ritchie, includes judges, former governors, and state officials. O Conor notes delays hurt justice and cites Baltimore City with six day average from indictment to trial.
A concise quotation from Jacobi highlights that true happiness comes from diligent effort and high quality work. The maxim emphasizes finding pleasure in productive exertion and performing at one’s best.
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