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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1938
Page
8
The Denton Journal dated Saturday November 5, 1938 features local notices and community items on page six. Publisher Melvin & Johnson, Inc. presents a snapshot of the town’s happenings and public notices for readers.
The Carrollton area bulletin reports a shipwreck of 500 aboard ert island with uncertain rescue prospects and a student class split into bureaucracy and democracy, a close vote favoring democracy. Seventh Grade notes October attendance 97.29 percent and a push for 99 percent in November.
Students enjoyed a costume parade in the auditorium followed by skill games and a sixth grade play. Refreshments of cider cookies and candied apples were served and some dancing occurred before 10 pm. Awards went to Clendaniel family, Ramsburg, Earl Shaffer, Thomas Allston, Billy White, and Charlotte Hignutt with Ruth Eaton. Girls field ball won 14 to 4 over Ridgely. tied Greensboro 8 to 8 on a late goal, with Preston looming for a potential championship as 12 points each. Playoff date to be announced.
Women, brides, and housekeepers observe another woman at work in the kitchen as she prepares a signature dish. The scene is depicted with a slow, precise close-up of measuring, mixing, and completing the cooking operation, emphasizing practical learning over recipes. The motion picture records the process without trickery, aiming to reveal art in domestic labor.
Competent cooks who drift into bad habits can correct errors by studying the stemmatic routine shown in close-ups. The audience will praise the stars for making cooking and housework seem easy while Dedes Abot and others attend the Motion Picture Cooking School. The Denton Journal notes a community reunion vibe as gifts accompany daily recipe sheets and a surplus store of kitchen prizes at the Dentonia Theatre.
In a tight match Chestertown edged Denton 6 to 5 as Ramsburg faced tough rushes. Hoss Smith and Cab Calloway will be sidelined briefly with injuries, while Babe Koenig and Joe Parker join the Denton squad newcomers.
A late 19th or early 20th century communication laments neglected romises on the Fit cin Shore and wasteful funds. It claims millions spent on a muddy flood control project between Denton and the ocean, while reads and education suffer from mismanagement. Taxpayers face high costs, bonds are mishandled, and the writer urges conservative, fiscally responsible choices to uphold credit and school funding.
A brief religious meditation verse echoes Psalm phrases praising trust in the Lod as refuge and fortress. The speaker declares faith and steadfast protection in God.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an American war education group in Nevada dated June 22. No clear event, names, or actions readable.
A commendation recounts Tribbitt’s rise from farm boy to clerk, grocer, and insurer before serving in 1917 and returning in 1919. It notes his success in insurance, role as Caroline County Treasurer, and selection by his party for Clerk of the Court, urging voters to support him on November 8.
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