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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1930
Page
4
Melvin and Johnson Incorporated lists Benjamin H. Johnson as President and Treasurer and Benjamin F. Johnson as Vice President and Secretary in the corporate roster.
The piece reflects on Thanksgiving as a time for prayerful thanksgiving and family ties. It recalls the 1578 Newfoundland first Thanksgiving, notes modern rush and overeating, and urges continued faith in Divine Providence to sustain the nation and communities, especially in Caroline.
A vivid Armistice Day scene in Washington features gray skies and drooping flags as crowds gather at the auditorium. President reads a speech praising pacific methods and international law, highlighting the World Court and arbitration treaties, followed by a strong chorus of Americans singing.
A speaker recalls wartime costs and loss of life while urging entry into the World Court and a peace system based on friendship, goodwill, and cooperative spirit. The lesson “No more fighting” echoes from a warning woman as the talk ends with a prayer for a Messianic Armistice.
The piece urges Philadelphia credit for initiating Buy Now and urges readers to act by purchasing now, not just for Christmas. It argues increased spending moves money through merchants, wholesalers, mills, and factories, rebuilding pay rolls and circulation, and that prosperity depends on dollars circulating.
The author contrasts European and American autumns noting spring and summer differences across the Atlantic. Autumn brings long weeks of light frosts and forests of turning leaves with vivid colors. The piece highlights hunting season and the unique American heritage of the Indian Summer.
A longtime government push to equip farms with radio gains a new promise of equality with city reception. The Agriculture Department notes limited farmer ownership despite acknowledged value beyond entertainment, and introduces a nascent solution aimed at practical farm use.
After years of research, sets by several manufacturers promise efficient operation similar to city power. Engineers note better performance due to reduced line noise, with a new two volt tube and a breathing battery that draws oxygen from air to maintain voltage. The air cell allows about three hours daily use for a year, then a new cell costs less than half the traditional dry cells, enabling farmers to enjoy radio for profit and pleasure without heavy maintenance.
The Maryland Tuberculosis Association launches the Christmas seal sale from Thanksgiving to year end with Dr. R. H. Riley urging Marylanders to buy generously. Seals fund free chest clinics started in 1924 and support prevention through healthful living and early disease recognition.
Dr J Fred Andreae warns against reading in bed as it strains the eyes and brain. He explains that the upright position supports better blood flow and notes that illness recovery readers risk permanent eye injuries from close work while fatigued. Avoid reading in bed.
A business man sent a $100 check to a city charity with a demand that it cover only overhead. He argued overhead funds pay for trained social workers to help people out of trouble, shaping a new view on charity according to Clares M Tousley in New York.
In the November Rotarian Magazine a social worker argues that spontaneous charity often fails to provide lasting help. Trained workers untangle daily life problems with sympathy and efficiency, aiming to enable people to help themselves.
The piece argues that local shoppers receive more attentive service than travelers. It notes that clerks in Denton know regular customers and strive to please them, while unknown clerks in distant cities may limit effort. Merchants train staff to serve all customers, but hometown familiarity yields superior service quality.
The piece argues to cut war spending while urging relief through social programs, cites global disarmament debates in Geneva, notes Briand’s arbitration idea, and urges wiser budget choices. It highlights Rabindranath Tagore’s return, Santiniketan's greenery inspired education, and League of Nations health efforts across China Greece Bolivia India Persia and Japan’s anti leprosy drive.
Jonathan Evitts appointed deputy sheriff. Col James C Norris buys Hotel Avon in Easton. T W Smith to open store locally. Charles H Bullock opens new Carter Block shop. N L Tribbett sells second hand furniture. Beniah Kinnamon assists Baggs at Brick Hotel. Denton market reports strong rock perch and fish supply. Gilbert Hagadone renovates residence at Second and Franklin. Choptank Tuelsahoe fall fishing noted. EB Williams opens confectionery grocery and tobacco store in Journal building. Everagain files hogs weight 2576 near Concord. Board to fill Cashier Wallace post soon. Dr Schmucker to lecture birds December 15 at University Extension series. Depredations by owls increase. John Howard trap cites large five-foot-eight owl. New J E Douglass drug store praised as peninsula’s finest. James B Wright retires from Commissioners office after six years. Wm T Hignutt and C C Deen also praised for duties. Walraven and Palmatory nuptials at Ingleside. Ethel Gantt surprise party. Judge Martin recovering from paralysis stroke. Day letters cheerful. Ann Dave Wilson and Archibald Parran wed near Solomons. Ramsdell couple to visit Chicago and St Louis. Reginald Beauchamp and Enoch George in Philadelphia. Wm S Crouse with family in Denton. R Earle Rochester of Baltimore visiting Denton. Mrs C H Stewart visiting Baltimore.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral tributes at the death of our little girl Jean Alice Cahall. Mr and Mrs John H Cahall convey their appreciation.
Ross Farquar reports a week of local diary jots with humor and critique. Entries cover Emmys era chatter about marriage norms and wives, a reception, Elly Hix’s jail husband, Toby's wrestling with math, a music festival at a large house, a teacher's astronomy note, and a quip about a new kid at school and manners.
Miss Healy, a New Hampshire coloratura, will headline the Atwater Kent Radio Hour on November 23 with the Atwater Kent Quartet and Orchestra performing a diverse program including Eskimo melodies, Two American Sketches, and Dvorak themes. She has earned multiple scholarships and earned national recognition since 1927, with recent appearances in Boston and Manchester reflecting a rising musical career.
Federalsburg families including Mrs Lelia McMahon Mrs Carrie Alford Mrs Grace Vickers and Mrs May Trice spent Junior Mothers Week end with their daughters at Maryland State Normal School Towson Md on November 7 8 plus Elizabeth Alford and Walter Barnett of Newark Del visited on Sunday with the Alford family. Francis Nichols 80 of Federalsburg died at Cambridge State Hospital after a brief illness formerly in mercantile business in Nichols and Seaford and had lived in Federalsburg with his wife Emily Perry who died two years ago funeral at Christ Methodist Protestant Church conducted by Rev G E Leister burial in local cemetery. Ira J Nichols 55 of Easton died after recent operation at Emergency Hospital Easton and leaves widow a son and two daughters LeRoy Nichols Newark Del Mrs Leo Nichols and Mrs Thomas Jones Detroit Mich. Funeral by Nan ticoke Lodge No 172 A F and A M with lodge communication at the Masonic Temple and interment at Hillcrest cemetery.
Ridgely residents report visits from Nelson Rickards of Washington College, Marian Wilkinson with Mrs. Burton Wilkinson spending in Philadelphia, and James Lane with relatives Hevalow. Local Red Cross enrollment directed by Mrs. John Swing. Visits by T L Day and Walter Bennington, Mrs. Leonard Dean's fall, Mary Laird from Rehoboth, Henry Wilkinson in Baltimore, Kent Temple to Stone Mountain Virginia, Frank Flounders in Seaford, Edwin Roop returns from hospital.
Miss Reba Adams celebrated her eleventh birthday at home with a gathering including Misses Louise Melson Alice Robinson Virginia Horsey Mabel Cannon Mary Johnson Myrtle Adams Bernice Adams and others. Guests enjoyed ice cream cakes and games. Mrs Blanche Adams hosted a birthday dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Edward Brown and others. John Morris of Greenwood Delaware visited relatives here. No Bloomery Aid meeting in November.
Harrington Mrs. B L Lewis hosted a luncheon last week with guests including Mrs. John Clifton Smyrna Mrs. James Pennewiil Mrs. Clarence Syp herd Miss Winifred Morris Dover Mrs. Virgil Moore and many more. Mr. and Mrs Hearn Calloway of Chester Pa are visiting local relatives for a few days.
Hillsboro residents host visitors from Centreville and Trappe including Mr. and Mrs. Olin Hunter and child. Mrs. W. F. Dickinson and Miss Lulu Beaven toured Baltimore with Miss Mary Saulsbury. Harvey Jump departed for Panama to join family. Clifton Hicks Jr hosted cousin William Schwaninger from Trappe. Louise Dukes and Mrs. Wright Garton visited Miss Ella Pennington. W. L. Thompson and Wm. Thompson spent time in Reading. Ralph Thompson of New York visited town. Ella Pennington also visited Easton.
Thieves forced locks on gas tanks in Harmony, some tanks found empty, about seven gallons of oil taken from H G Todd, milk can stolen from Mr Gilbert Gibson, and several gallons of gas lifted. Mr and Mrs Harry Lloyd visited aunt Mrs Jennie McConnell. Mr and Mrs Alonzo Christopher visited Berlin Md relatives. Mrs Daniel Lloyd stayed with sister Mrs Jennie McConnell. Ray Deen and family occupy former Roland Thomas house.
In loving remembrance of my dear mother Charlotte C Todd who entered into rest on November 18 1907. She struggled against disease and lingered in pain, rest on dear mother thy labor is o er. By her daughter Hattie E Liden.
Clara D Clark thanks Denton and surrounding towns for sympathy cards letters and flowers. She expresses appreciation for friends neighbors and use of their cars during her hours of sadness and pain following her mother's death.
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