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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1943
Page
4
The piece argues wartime labor action by coal miners and railroad workers shows individual workers’ will differs from leadership decisions. It rails against strikes amid national war effort, citing headlines of bomber losses and halted production and urging workers to remain at their posts to support liberty.
The piece snarls government inaction on wage and hour in coal mines and union defiance of no-strike pledges during the war emergency. It laments harm to armed forces and civilians, calls the stoppage a sobering example of a managed economy’s failings and a revolutionary union challenge to wartime governance.
A Western city homeowner and family man earning about 92 dollars weekly laments 45 dollars in biweekly deductions for taxes bonds and social security. He distrusts a growing paternalistic bureaucracy and fears loss of personal control as government programs expand. He vows to resist bureaucratic growth.
William B. Matthews of the Maryland Tuberculosis Association announced that the National Tuberculosis Association and its 1700 affiliates will issue this year’s Christmas Seal for use by four United Nations England Canada Brazil and Mexico in the fight against tuberculosis. The seal features a girl watching Santa Claus and symbolizes children’s dreams. five nations’ adoption marks a step toward a universal seal plan coordinated by the International Union against Tuberculosis. The seal designer is Andre Dugo. The Christmas Seal Sale runs November 22 through Christmas.
The Denton Journal showcases community headlines, weather updates, notices, and local business listings. Garoline's leading newspaper continues to publish timely reports, market briefs, and public interest notices for residents and readers.
Allied raids on Rabaul show carrier based air attacks increasing the threat to Japan in the Southwest Pacific. American carriers return to the region, while Japan faces heavy destroyer losses and a dwindling ship screen. If a sea showdown occurs, it would reflect Japan prioritizing land power and defense for Bougainville over bold fleet actions.
The Christian Science Monitor notes that Japan’s fleet is out of balance and prospects for restoring it are dim, making a bold, risky move seem preferable to surrendering control of the Pacific.
The Greensboro Homemakers Club met at Mrs. E. J. Vandegrift's home on Friday November 12 with ten members attending. President Mrs. Harry Butler led the session as members discussed bedding care, wallpaper color schemes, and a $5 donation to the National War Fund. The proposed officers were elected: Mrs. Byron Poore president, W. E. Elkins vice president, Mrs. S. J. Vandegrift secretary, Mrs. Chay Dill treasurer, and Mrs. Andrew B. Linhard to the Advisory Council. A recreation hour followed with word puzzles, and prizes went to Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Linhard. The Christmas party is set for Friday December 17 at Mr. Herry Cooper’s home on the Denton Road.
Miss Venia Keller of Maryland University told Caroline County homemakers clubs that postwar readjustment will be hard as boys return educated and traveled. She urged reading, good management, preserved household gear, and aiding youth, plus reviving old folk songs. Other speakers and a War Time Clothing Economy demonstration finished with a call to keep Fifer Hospital open after December 31.
Troop No. 165 works through Monday night to complete advancement requirements ahead of the Board of Review next Monday evening. Special study meetings are held at patrol leaders homes to aid the busy scouts, with two Deluxe Scout knives donated as prizes for top performers. The troop is fortunate this year to have Messrs. Red
Den Van Dyke and Pentz join Doctors Billmeier and Johnson to review Scouts and their achievements. It was announced that a grand surprise awaits the boys Saturday evening, with November 27 marked as a fun scouting date.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Butler of Tuckahoe Neck visited the Butlers Sunday evening. Numerous locals attended calls and visits, including Rev. Turkington and Mrs. Norris. The Merriken, Hilliard, Bennett, and Smith households were noted for gatherings, illnesses, funerals, and travels to Maryland and New Jersey.
Mr and Mrs William Bell had guests including Mrs Wary Gicker of Bear Del Mrs Eva Lowenstein of Newark Del and others in Henderson. Dinner guests were Mr Hartman and daughters Doris Lee and Eleanor of Sadlersville. Several families from Wilmington Chester and Goldsboro visited or hosted events and outings with relatives this week.
The Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Handy and Fooks. It grants letters of administration for Gootee S. Liden to Claude D. Liden, bonds filed, creditors notice ordered. Priors appointed appraisers Everett Nuttle and Donald Jefferson. A release from Ulysses G. Todd is filed in the Wilhelmina A. Todd estate. A mortgage transfer to Jesse W. Porter is ordered. Additional inventory filed for James B. Wright estate.
Bur Bs ville community members attended the service for Mollie Cleaves who died at her sister Mrs Judson Ramsdell’s home in Harrington. Services were at Boyer's Funeral Home in Harrington Tuesday at 1 30 p m. Cleaves was a former local resident and well known here. Private James O Stafford of Camp Shelby Miss has a sixteen day furlough and visits relatives in the area. Mrs Alfred Baughley hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs Fred Owens Mrs Clough and Mrs Lizzie.
Carter and daughter Ella of Denton appear in a local social note. Mrs. Harvey Griffith from Chester Pennsylvania visited her brother Mr. Robert Garrett Tuesday and Wednesday. William Collison enjoyed a surprise birthday gathering Monday night. Mollie Cahall hosted supper guests Mrs. Emma Smith and Mrs. Laura Parris on Wednesday. R H Thawley has returned from Fifer Hospital.
Mrs. W. J. Bonner, president of the Preston Community Club, reports the Caroline County Public Health tag sale yielded 32 dollars 31 cents on Saturday November 6th. H. B. Wright and W. J. Bonner attended the Grand Lodge of Maryland Masons meeting in Baltimore this week. Mrs. W. H. Cannon Mrs. L. P. Cannon and daughter Charlotte visited relatives in Greensboro Tuesday. Mrs. Harvey Parrott spent the weekend in Philadelphia with her daughter Mrs. J. P. Weidlein. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bonner were in Baltimore Tuesday and Wednesday.
In loving memory of Emma V. Neale born November 16 and who passed away May 8, 1948. The family expresses sadness and shared memory with lines of devotion from Hk. V. Noble, sons and daughter.
A compact collection of spiritual maxims from Canon Sheppard Mary Baker Eddy and Thomas Jefferson. It links war avoidance to Christian life public conduct scripture understanding and divine liberty. The piece frames freedom as a divine cause and calls for universal Godly will in life practice.
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