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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1938

Page

4

Faithful Servant Goldsborough Re-elected Promise

Voters on Maryland's Eastern Shore head to the polls on November 8 to re‑elect Congressman T Alan Goldsborough. The piece lauds his record in rivers and harbors work, CCC and drainage camps, flood projects, pensions for veterans, job creation, and harbor improvements in Deal’s Islands, Smiths Island, Broad Creek, Crisfield, and Tangier Sound, citing sustained federal help for Somerset County.

Kingdom of Heaven T. Alan Goldsborough Congress Congressman Goldsborough Somerset County Goldsborough CCC Deal’s Islands Smiths Island Broad Creek Pocomoke Tangier Sounds Crisfield Harbor Little Annamessex Tangier Sound

Eastern Shore backs faithful servant Goldsborough

The Crisfield Times lauds Congressman Goldsborough as a safe sane and valuable public servant who has tirelessly served the Eastern Shore counties. It calls for re election on November 8th and urges voters to reward his record with continued support.

Somerset County Shore Goldsborough Congress Alan Goldsborough Crisfield Times

Democratic Ticket Backed in Maryland Vote

A political appeal urges Maryland voters to support the Democratic ticket led by Herbert R. O Conor for governor and Senator Millard E Tydings for U S Senate. It criticizes Governor Nice, touts O Conor as advancing a school system free from outside influence, and calls for electing the full Democratic slate.

Maryland Nice Baltimore City J. Purdon Wright State Roads Commission Democratic Party Herbert R. O’conor State of Herbert R. O'Conor Millard E. Tydings United States Senate

Voting Foresight: Congress Seats Shift Predicted

Newsweek survey of 40 sources asks how America will vote and how Congress will behave. Current history shows Democrats hold 333 House followers and 77 Senate Democrats. Responses forecast Republican gains in the House ranging 52 to 60 seats, with Democrats losing 50 to 60, minor parties steady or falling, and both groups predicting a four seat Republican gain in the Senate.

America Newsweek Jim Farley John Hamilton House Senate

Predictions on GOP gains and postwar outlook

If borne out, Republicans would gain about 60 House seats in an off year, though leaders would refrain from celebration. Newsweek surveys show the GOP weakening since spring. factors include recession and midterm swing, while foreign policy gains President Clinton. Most expect Congress to be moderately independent, with Democrats holding large majorities. Business sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as auto production and construction rebound, and wage-hour law effects are muted.

Newsweek Congress White House Alfred P. Sloan General Motors Sloan

Editorial Notes on Confidence and the GOP

The piece argues the Republican leaders used the word confidence to influence business and the public, noting firms and their spouses funded propping up the GOP while business backed New Deal measures like the NRA and Wagner Act. It cites Fortune magazine praise for labor reforms and Roosevelt popularity, accusing GOP backers of duplicity and misrepresentation to sponsors and voters.

American Liberty League NRA Hoover Labor Relations Board Fortune Deluxe Magazine of Business Roosevelt

Business leaders urge ignoring politicians in mass production era

Walter Weisenburger, executive vice president of the National Manufacturers' Association, says business is a social matter now and public policy involves industry. The Wall Street Journal notes a desire to reduce GOP friction and makes clear business must respond to the call for policy engagement.

Walter Weisenburger National Manufacturers' Association Wall Street Journal

United States expands role in Latin America trade

A news column notes US Brazil Argentina and Uruguay ships launched by the American Maritime Commission early in October as part of expanding Latin American trade under the Monroe Doctrine. It warns against Bolshevism and Nazism influence while urging Latin American nations to handle their own affairs to avoid European entanglements.

U. S United States State Department Brazil America Uncle Sam United States American Maritime Commission Argentina Uruguay Washington Atlantic Mexico Trotsky Buzzard Mexico City Toladano Cardenas Huey Long Latin America Monroe Europe

Local notes from Ridgely and nearby towns

Residents report health updates and travels with several hospital stays and recoveries. Jean Callahan Naw, Mrs Mason and others recuperate after appendicitis operation at Euston Hospital. Miss Mary Laird visits York Pa. and Rehoboth. Husking bee held by Brethren at Rev Joseph Rittenhouse’s place. Various households update on home improvements travels and visits across Ridgely Chester and nearby areas. The old post office serves as Democratic headquarters.

Cary Callahan Jean Mason Euston Hospital Mary Laird Rehoboth York Alice Pendleton Church of the Brethren Joseph Rittenhouse Paul Holsinger Greensburg Pittsburgh John Baynard Cester Easton Hospital Til Pinder Lawrence Wilson Central Avenue Second Street Ed. Morris Frank Matthews Geo. McKnott Milford Harvey Dean Dorothy Harvey Fountain Chester Grace Rickards Wilmington William Rickards Steven Lynch Ridgely Jumptown Carlton Marvel Beverly Mr. Marvel Alice Wilson Maple Avenue Jack Wadkins Carney’s Point Clifton Morris

Household Hints Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Recipe

A vintage recipe for Pumpkin Chiffon Pie combines pumpkin with brown sugar and egg yolks, thickened with gelatin, then folded with beaten egg whites and sugar. The filling cooks until thick, is finished with whipped cream, and set in a baked shell.

Driving Licenses and Safety Standards Urged for All Drivers

The piece argues that unlike trains ships and aircraft motor vehicles are driven by untrained people. It criticizes current licensing in many states and calls for universal testing proving fitness and knowledge of traffic laws to reduce the highway accident toll. It warns that millions with visual or psychological issues drive dangerous speeds.

Big Double Feature This Weekend At Dentonia Theatre

The Dentonia Theatre presents a western double feature with Smith Ballew in Panamint's Bad Man and The Bad Man of Brimstone. Dennis O'Keefe rises to stardom in The Chaser, while Jane Withers stars in Keep Smiling. Speed To Burn debuts next, plus Valley of the Giants dam explosion showcases wild action.

Smith Ballew Dentonia Theatre Panamint 20Th Century-Fox Opus Dennis O’keefe Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Rosalie Hollywood Jane Jane Withers John Stone Valley of the Giants Bridgeville Calif Warner Bros Keighley

Starrett rescues cowgirl Bandit at Ridgely Theatre

Charles Starrett returns to the Ridgely Theatre Friday and Saturday in West of the Santa Fe a gun blazing US marshal pursues arsonists meets a fugitive woman with a murder charge. Joe Penner stars in I’m From the City a comedy about romance and rivalry at Ridgely with Lorraine Krueger Kay Sutton. Ritz Brothers lead Damon Runyon’s Straight Place and Show at Ridgely November 7 8 9 with racing capers ending in laughter.

Robin Hood Charles Starrett Ridgely Theatre Columbia Joe Penner Richard Lane Joe Paul Giuffoyle Lorraine Krueger Kay Sutton RKO Radio Ridgely Damon Daffy Ritz Brothers Damon Runyon Ritzes

Oyster farming history shows seed methods and laws

The article traces ancient and modern oyster cultivation from early Roman and Chinese efforts to 19th century U.S. and French innovations. It notes key milestones including transplanting oysters, using shells as seed collectors, and Captain de Broca’s guidance leading to large scale seed production and expanded beds in New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia, securing oyster supply for commerce.

Sergius Baiae Atlantic Rome Maine Cape Cod Massachusetts Connecticut New York New Haven Chesapeake France Monsieur de Costa de Broca Captain de Broca Napoleon III United States New Jerey New Jersey County of Monmouth Maryland Virginia

Card of Thanks for Ida Thomas

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of our mother Mrs. Ida Thomas. Gratitude for floral tributes and special thanks to Dr Plummer for prompt aid and hospital transport, and to those who lent cars. Helen Mezick Olin Thomas Roland Thomas and spouses.

Ida Thomas Plummer Helen Mezick Olin Thomas Roland Thomas

Orphans Court Notices Filed for Multiple Estates

Proof of publication of notice to creditors filed in Robert W. Knotts estate. Account of sales of personalty filed in John M. Wooters estate. Petition and order to assign stock filed in William R. Fountain estate. Inventory and appraisement of personal property filed in Maurice A. Dragoo estate. Order to sell granted.

Robert W. Knotts John M. Wooters William R. Fountain Maurice A. Dragoo

Twenty-Five Years Ago in Denton and District

Twenty five years ago land transfers occur as Daniel Altfather purchases H F King farm on the Denton Hillsboro road from W B and W H Nuttle. Mrs Edgar Stafford and Miss Edna Saulsbury suffer injuries in a car accident. State Roads Commission awards contracts for a new concrete State Road from Linchester to near Waddell's Corner. A wedding wave includes Miss Henrietta Anderson to Mr William H Liles of Wilmington. Other notices cover weddings in Rhodesdale and Goldsboro, local deaths, and planned road improvements with cooperation from Queen Annes County for a Shells aided Shoemaker road project.

H. F. King Denton Hillsboro W. B W. H. Nuttle Daniel Altfather Altfather Edgar Stafford Edna Saulsbury State Roads Commission Thomas C. Forsythe Baltimore Linchester Ellwood Waddell’s Corner East New Market Henrietta Anderson Harriet Anderson Isaac D. Anderson William H. Liles Wilmington North Carolina J. R. Gaar Laura Wix George E. Saulsbury Anderson Redden Charles F. Stevens Dawson O. George Liles North Second Street Kemp Stevens Anderson Nellie Truitt Rhodesdale Duke Hammond Oak Grove Del Q. G. Truitt P. W. Crosby Gethsemane M. P. Church Belva Wheatley H. A. G. Westerfield Queen Anne's

Slats Diary by Oliver N Warren

Sunday entries recount church, gym and youth activities and healthy habits for Jake and Blisters. Monday notes a beggar and mother’s distrust of beggars. Tuesday describes a noosepaper candidate, union ties and editor’s skepticism. Wednesday covers Cleopatra Redy and Lemuel Brown marriage mixup. Friday has Doctor Killen as a physician, wife’s nerves and aging. Saturday quotes sun, heat, and longing for change.

S. S&s Jake Are Unyen Cleopatry Reddy Kash Detter Lemuel Brown Mister Brown Cleo Otto Killem Tommas

Local Folks Update from Goldsboro Community

Movements shift as Cartwrights and DeWitts swap homes. Baltimore visitors Miss Eleanor May Bobbitt and aunts stay with Rev and Mrs Bobbitt. Milby and Griffin households travel to Washington and Virginia. Ladies Aid hosts and thanks supporters for a recent supper. Sewing Circle enjoyed by Mrs Harvey Meeks. Florence Jarrell visits son Clifford Cortelyau and wife in Philadelphia. John Sylvester visits relatives in Wilmington. Ed Clark hosts children for a Sunday gathering.

Leroy Cartwright Farman House Esther DeWitt Cartwright Eleanor May Bobbitt Baltimore A. D. Quillen Ladies Aid Sewing Circle Harvey Meeks Florence Jarrell Clifford Cortelyau Philadelphia John Sylvester Wilmington Ed. Clark

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