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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1932
Page
2
Voters will choose President and Vice President next Tuesday and decide vital issues in a historic campaign. The piece urges conscientious voting, highlights broad political discussion, and endorses a local Congressional candidate promising the largest countywide majority for a Democrat.
Owen D Young head of General Electric urged liberal leadership to avert social disruption and save solvency. He argued reducing armaments and tariff barriers would preserve world stability and warned against threats by Hoover or Hoover era markets, insisting the nation needs confidence over fear.
The wets have dominated press and film propaganda while drys sit with majorities in Congress and state legislatures. Prohibition supporters vow to prevent default and hold Congressmen accountable. The dry vote is described as cohesive, intelligent, and patriotic, with strong church influence underscoring the movement.
The text argues that multiple Christian denominations in America oppose liquor licensing as inherently sinful and call for concerted citizen protest. It notes eight million Methodist members and similar Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Catholic support, while lacking centralized leadership but predicting eventual federation among powerful organizations to defend prohibition.
Commissioner E A Baughman reports October fatalities at 57 but only 29 since month start, noting the year’s rate is about one death daily versus two last year. He cites 50 000 cars inspected vs a goal of 100 000 and urges motorists to have uninspected cars inspected immediately to prevent further deaths.
The piece condemns President Hoover for delaying action during the Depression. It argues his Farm Board and Hawley Smoot Tariff failed, worsened unemployment, and that Hoover misrepresented conditions. Two years passed without effective legislative remedies, despite industry talks, culminating in a stalled response as Congress remained Democratic after 1930 elections.
Twenty five years ago a special session debated relief and employment during the Hoover era. Democratic leaders pushed restrained spending while criticizing the administration's handling of the crisis. The piece contrasts past Congressional actions with calls to support Roosevelt, noting public memory of failed promises and leadership. Tagore’s Gandhi reflections and Vienna peace congress notes follow, highlighting global concerns.
The Woman's Home Missionary meeting is postponed to Tuesday of a week after next. Mrs. Percy Snowberger of Denton has been visiting her sister-in-law Mrs. Ed Morris. A shower was given Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roche Jr. on Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Emily Stevenson and Miss Beatrice Bowers were in Easton on Tuesday. Miss Eien Stoffman is entertaining Miss Bickley of Easton.
Slats notes a boyish week with a debate society plan uncertain aims and home debates. He recalls Ant Emmy excited by a jeweler from Switzerland and a peerage rumor. mentions Sunday school talk, Ford, Bee, and windscreen, then Mama buying a manicure set. Ike Flater cures asthma with hickory nuts and needs an opera show. Jake is tied to a tree during a game. the fire bell interrupts and the whereabouts remain unknown.
Hollywood's famous mentalist Madame Jean Glindstone performs at Reese Theatre November 4 and 5 answering questions on past present and future. Films include Two Against the World with Constance Bennett, Grand Hotel runs November 7 8 and 9 with a Sunday midnight show, Kongo starring Walter Huston Lupe Velez and Conrad Nagel on November 10 and 11, Six Hours to Live with Warner Baxter on November 12, and Vitaphone Vaudeville added with these features.
Community note thanks all who helped with a quilt sale by Bloomery Aid and others, which raised fifty dollars and thirty-five cents. Mr and Mrs Earl Robinson hosted a 4 pm roast duck dinner. Visitors from Federalsburg and local families enjoyed weekend time with relatives. Bloomery events include a November 16 gathering at Mrs Fred Fountain s home.
Marion Davies and Robert Montgomery star together for the first time in Blondie of the Follies directed by Edmund Goulding. Supporting cast includes Billie Dove Jimmy Durante James Gleason Zasu Pitts Sidney Toler Douglass Dumbrille Sarah Padden Louise Carter Clyde Cook and the Rocky Twins fresh from Paris stage. A Successful Calamity from Warner Bros. also arrives for Friday and Saturday showings with the same lavish set styling noted for Arliss pictures.
Ridgely William Jones of College Park spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs T W Jones. Mrs Carrie Latcham, recently visiting Mrs Will Smith, returned to Milford. Ella Bowen left after visiting her niece Mrs John Swing for Henderson. Frank Flounders and Charles Hobbs hosted Cambridge guests Saturday. Mrs Carter, visiting sister Mrs Watson Booker, departed for Florida. Marie Smith of Dover stayed with Mrs Dave Swing Thursday through Sunday. Ord Raleigh hosted their son William from St Mary's over the weekend.
A New York London and Pacific Coast success, The Cat and the Fiddle opens a one week engagement at Ford's Theatre Baltimore starting Monday November 7 with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. The production features Michael Bartlett Bettina Ifall Odette Myrtis Jose Ruben Doris Carson Bobby Jarvis and George Meader with Otto Harbach and Jerome Kern music. The show blends drama romance and humor with a large cast and a playful inside show about producing an operetta. Prominent numbers include The Night Was Made For Love She Didn't Say Yes Try To Forget The Love Parade One Moment Alone.
Elizabeth Detwiler, a Greensboro girl aged years, was badly cut on the head last Saturday evening when struck by a car driven by William Baynard near her Maple Avenue home. She received stitches at a doctor’s office and is reported doing nicely. Also, Ruth Riddleberger, daughter of Linwood and the late, graduated as a nurse at the Hospital for Incurables Baltimore. Mrs. Medford Moore was taken to Kent General Hospital for surgery. Visitors Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Engram and others from Camden, Chester, Marydel, and Dover audiences. A Baptist Church Aid party was hosted by Mrs. Bastian and Mrs. Briggs. The Sunday School class enjoyed a Halloween party in the Brumbaugh building. Pearl Edwards plans to visit her sister in Wilmington. Grace Wooters returned from Clarksburg, Va. Mrs. A. G. Stufft and sons are in Philadelphia. Mrs. Whitall Laramore is hospital-bound for treatment. Mildred Ginn is visiting New York.
The Twentieth Century Community Club hosted visitors at the Coveys on the 24th with a helpful Miss Spafford demonstration and a well received menu. Members are urged to plan for sewing days and the November meeting at the Lanes. Florence Dean donated a sewing machine to Bethlehem community house, appreciated by all. The annual exhibit is set for November 17 and 18.
A mother mourns her son Brooks Lare with lines of loving remembrance. She recalls his death and the longing to say goodbye while cherishing his memory. Iris, sister Mrs Harlan Clevenger, also misses him deeply.
The page records poultry show results with winners across breeds and categories including White Holland, Narragansett, New Zealand Red, Chinchilla, Flemish Giant, Havana, and Belgium, listing names and towns such as Denton Greensboro Preston and Chesapeake County. It also includes a mortgage foreclosure notice for a property in Caroline County Maryland with sale details, date window, and payment terms.
A memorial note recalls the October 23 1930 passing. loved ones mourn and express that Earth has lost a soul while Heaven gained repose. The message closes with a blessing and a sentiment of sorrow and remembrance.
A brief remembrance note from a mother marks the twentieth anniversary of Edith Thawley Trice who died on October 30, 1912. It expresses sorrow and belief in a heavenly reunion.
Bank will be closed Tuesday November 8 1932 Election Day as a legal holiday All notes payable or maturing that day may be paid Wednesday The board of directors meets Monday Bank also closed Friday November 11 Armistice Day Cashier W I Norris announces closure
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