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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1936
Page
4
A contemplative passage compares a bridge view of a flowing stream to life. It contrasts calm ripples with rapids and foaming currents, suggesting hidden depths, emotions, and the dangers of quick judgments as currents symbolize feelings, duties, and ambitions.
The piece cites annual death figures from home accidents 31500 occupational accidents 16500 and motor vehicle deaths 36000. It questions safety in modern life from flooded risk rooms to dangerous baths and waxed floors while urging continued safety education and hopes for longer life through science.
National business activity showed progress in early November with gains in Southern California and major cities. The Pacific Coast faced a disruptive maritime strike, yet retail and wholesale trade remained strong in New York Philadelphia Boston and Chicago. Portland saw 10,000 Oregon lumber workers unemployed as sawmills closed, while radio production in Philadelphia and other centers rose 20 to 80 percent over last year.
Reports from many cities show sustained building activity in fall with heavy permit increases in several large cities. Declines were small and limited. Distributors anticipate one of the strongest holiday seasons since the downturn began.
The Maryland Tuberculosis Association reports progress at Christmas Seal Headquarters as counties prepare for a November release. Staff have folded letters addressed envelopes and volunteers rally county chairmen for a strong sale push. Matthews notes a two thirds drop in state TB deaths over 30 years and urges public support to sustain prevention efforts.
Milkmen from the United States and Canada were honored at the Dairy Industry convention in Atlantic City for acts of courage in their rounds. E R Johnson of Chicago received the gold Pasteur Medal for rescuing a 10 year old girl from a manhole. Henry Schmidt of the Bronx earned the silver medal for saving a family by detecting gas leaks. Other honorees included Peter Step of Amesbury for delivering milk during floods, Herbert Lowe of Indianapolis for catching a burglar, John Grote of Riverdale for extinguishing fires in baby carriages, and V Romano of Brooklyn for rescuing tenement residents from smoke.
Editorial notes discuss how fiction mirrors and guides progress from Jules Verne to Beebe and Beebe-like exploration. It argues that when leading writers tackle real themes such as peace, their work signals hopeful currents toward world peace, with magazines publishing related tales as signboards.
Oppenheim argues two paths to world peace through fiction, one via gold control and another through scientific progress, with a hinted third about conscientious objectors choosing not to kill. A commission on Arkansas sharecropping suggests owner on farm, tenant farming reforms, and long term plans to end tenancy. League of Nations notes rising armament costs, fears of conflict, and small nations distancing from collective peace efforts amid European shifts.
The Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland says pedestrians are under increasing scrutiny by highway safety experts. While motorists hew to enforced rules, pedestrians ignore appeals, with rising fatalities from crossing between intersections and walking unseen behind parked cars. Elderly pedestrians are especially at risk, and efforts shift from driver responsibility to educating walkers on safety.
A fragment notes that walkers present more difficulties than others due to the absence of any control over their movements.
Mrs. Chester Guier of Harford county won first place for two jars of fruit and non acid vegetables in a Maryland homemakers contest. Ball Jar Company sponsors. state winners include Mrs. Willard Taylor Talbot county and others across Maryland counties, with Miss Venia M. Kellas announcing results.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Della Blades near Ridgely on Wednesday afternoon November 7. Fifteen members and two visitors attended. After business a social period followed and the meeting adjourned to meet Mrs. Lola Lewis in Federalsburg in December. Ice cream and cake were served. Also noted were visits from Owen Howard Sr. and daughter Ollie Anna to the Howards near East New Market. Revival meetings start Sunday evening November 15 with Rev. Clift in charge. Mrs. Amanda Allen of near Federalsburg visits her granddaughter Mrs. Carl Johnson.
Pauline Taylor daughter of Noble and Mrs Taylor married Benjamin Mallonee son of Mr and Mrs Mallonee near Denton Saturday at Grove JAL parsonage by Rev Frank Clift. Bride’s parents attended with relatives from Federalsburg and nearby visitors joined for the ceremony and social visits follow.
Hobbs Mr and Mrs Parker Barnes and son Robert of Marcus Hook were recent guests of Mr and Mrs W E Hubbard. Miss Dorothy Stafford hosted the Sunshine Workers Class at the Community House. Mrs H V Noble is visiting her daughter Mrs Woodrow Wilson in China Grove NC. Mr and Mrs Burt Smith were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Wilson Smith near Federalsburg. Mr and Mrs Fred Hubbard of near Hurlock were recent guests of Mr and Mrs F E Davis. Mrs L H Thomas will lead Christian Endeavor services tomorrow evening.
A blue green woolen ensemble features a very short jacket with black Persian tuxedo covers and a simple dress. An adjustable scarf neckline completes the look while a black calf horn entwined belt adds a striking finish.
The Journal Office advertises trespass notices for purchase and use. The notice promotes securing enforcement tools for property access and safety, highlighting available formats and relevant legal language.
The Denton Fair features extensive displays across poultry, farm products, fruits, vegetables, and home canning. Competitors from Ridgely Preston Federalsburg Greensboro and Denton vie for top honors in Holland Reds Wyandottes Narragansett ducks Leghorns Barred Plymouth Rocks and farm crops with winners named for each class.
Miss Annie Lee Rigby and Miss Fannie Rigby of Easton visited the Flounders. The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets next Thursday at 2 p m at Ella Swann’s. Luke Andrews moved his family to Chester Pa. Fred Flounder and family visited MacDonogh’s. Mrs Walter Mitchell hosts her sister Mulligan from Baltimore. Dudley Price of Chester Pa. visited William Sculley. George Cherry returned from Chester to visit Roland. Will Ewing and brothers toured Virginia. Virgie Sparks visited Philadelphia sister Mrs David Strite. Harford Porter visited Floyd near Easton. George Slaughter visited Mrs E H Jester Centreville. Helen Roche of Delmar spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs William Davis visited Easton friends. Mrs D M Swing sprained ankle. Clement Noble spent Monday in Wilmington.
A reflective poem outlines how leaves bud in spring and mature into rich colors by autumn. It notes the shaded calm they provide during burdens, the permanence of branches, and how the leaves will soon fall to enrich the soil. God’s creation is celebrated as beauty in the changing foliage.
The item recalls farm life and local events near Williston and Harrington. Sheriff Chaffinch plans a farm return as Sheriff-elect Cooper moves to the jail. A mill near Harrington burned last week, insured. Potter Dukes memorial tablet will be unveiled at the high school. Williston students excel academically with high term averages. Road work between Greensboro and Denton progresses slowly due to rain. Harrington area growers Harry and Emmett Baughley report a 12 000 basket sweet potato crop. Denton residents Mr. and Mrs. Holt announce they will move away for business. A Just Government League rest room opens in Denton to aid visiting women, with plans to expand for Christmas. Concord Epworth League hosts a meeting with multiple members in attendance. Mrs. Bryan and sisters hold a four-day house party. Local weddings, moves, and obituaries are noted. Mrs. Parker dies in North Carolina, remains brought home for interment. Various local deaths and illnesses are reported along with a road accident near Sheppard’s Church. The Goldsboro M E Church South is reopened after repairs, revival services begin, and Miss Elizabeth Shockley takes a job at Gimbels in Philadelphia.
Oliver N Warren catalogs a week of small town family life in Slats Diary. The entries recount Sunday church talk, a late visit to Jane and Elsy, a country weekend tale, a measles outbreak in Smithville, and light domestic squabbles over grades, chores, and a missing hat with playful mischief between parents.
A historical quote asserts that a man loses no more right to utter uncivil or rude remarks than to physically assault another, as attributed to Dr. Johnson. The line emphasizes moral restraint in speech mirroring restraint in action.
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