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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1944
Page
4
A year of military training for every young man is proposed to fit between high school and college. The plan aims to avoid politics by delaying until after elections, hoping for enactment amid opposition.
The article notes farmers are expected to receive about 12.2 billion dollars this year, over triple the 1939 farm owners’ net income, with incomes rising in this war similar to 1917-18. It cites land booms from 200 to 700 dollars per acre and foreclosures in the 1920s, and warns of a market flare back after the current boom.
The Dumbarton Conference moves toward a formal body of about thirty nations to secure international peace and security, restoring aims of the League of Nations with a new framework. Despite criticism of Communism, the Soviet Union joins the effort with the US and Britain pledging loyalty to global peace.
The article discusses DOJ probes into international cartels and compares cartel deals with postwar trade treaties. It cites alleged shifts in price, cross border secrecy, and calls for fair analysis of cartel systems amid regulatory actions and debates on government role in postwar trade.
The piece warns that hidden forces undermine the economy during war and cites reconversion pricing as a key issue. It argues profits drive production and that price ceilings must adapt to postwar realities to sustain scarce goods, warning executives may neglect macroeconomic essentials.
Friday at Unkel Hens, eggs gathered with Jake finding seven while Jo found four with two samples. Saturday Mrs. Bender collected ten thousand dollars insurance on her late husband from the saw mill murder, easing the sting of marriage. Sunday Sunday School teacher questioned fights and Blister blamed vanity. Monday Joe Hix nearly died in a car collision. his wife was upset after she pressed his suit. Tuesday a parrot tale about the football game claims a large bevy of female rotters accompanied the team. Wednesday Ant Emmy wonders how folks live on meager incomes amid abundant newspapers. Thursday the preacher planned Creation with Hez Noble but made little progress. the Union news is cited as strong if the world was created in six days.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathered in the Sunday School room on Wednesday November 8 at 8 o'clock, presided by Mrs. O B Blades. Devotions led by Mrs A W Strickland focused on Deaconess Work as members read related articles. A pageant titled Uncle Sam's Family featured Edith Nobie as Uncle Sam and various members portraying different nationalities. Twenty seven members attended, one visitor, and a new member Mrs Douglas Harman welcomed. Meetings will continue in the Sunday School room.
The Greensboro meeting of the W. S. C. S. on November 9 elected 1945 officers including President Mrs Charles Wieneke First Vice President Mrs Arthur Smith Second Vice President Mrs Thelda Roe Corresponding Secretary Mrs Merrell Spence Recording Secretary Mrs Ray Kirwan Assistant Secretary Mrs Charles Bilbroueth Treasurer Mrs Norman Edwards Secretary of Supplies Mrs Karl Pass water Secretary of Missions and Spiritual Miss Lena Lewis Secretary Social Relations and Local Church.
Secretary roles listed for literature and publications publicity and student work as a December 7 called meeting is announced for the December 14 monthly gathering. All members urged to attend. Obituary notes mark the November 11 death of Mr Wesley Tribbitt at 80 with funeral today at 2 p m in M J Church. Interment in Greensboro cemetery. Multiple local residents and visitors are noted in social items.
Hobbs friends mourn the death of Miss Olie J. Gootee daughter of the late Daniel K. Gootee and Anna Griffith Gootee. Raised nearby she attended Golden College and worked in Wilmington before moving to Philadelphia for bank work. After a serious illness she died in a Philadelphia hospital.
Burrsville announces that I A Porter sold his merchandise stock to Ellwood Wright of near Vernon Delaware. Wright began operating the business November 15. He previously ran a Vernon store. Attending visits include Grace Tiernan with son Thomas Richardson and families from Doylestown Dover and Philadelphia. Parker ill in Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia with heart condition. local men Fountain and Collison butchered their hogs last Tuesday.
In memory of our mother Emma Noble on her birthday November 16. Nothing can take away the love a heart holds dear. Fond memories linger daily. Remembrance keeps her near. Children and grandsons.
A meeting of the newly organized younger girls 4 H Club of Anderson town and Williston near here will be held.
The event will take place at the home of Miss Doris Perry next Saturday at 2 p.m. Officers are President Jean Neal, vice-president Shirley Maloney, secretary Elma Jean Reed, and treasurer Doris Perry. Mrs Harold Scott has been chosen as leader of the club.
Mrs. Charles Hadaway entertained at supper and bridge last Tuesday at the community house. Mrs. C Irving Carpenter of Glen Falls Virginia spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Palmer. Mr. Barclay Kenyon of Philadelphia visited his daughter Mrs. A P Mines last weekend.
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