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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1929
Page
4
Benjamin F. Johnson listed as Vice-President and Secretary. Denton Massachusetts post office arrival notice appears with a note about a second close case matter dated Saturday morning October 6 1929.
The obituary honors Bishop John Gardner Murray Primate of the Protestant Episcopal Church as a man of humility simplicity and boundless kindness. It notes his coal mining origins his democratic approach and rare business sense while praising his compassion humor and leadership as akin to St John the beloved disciple.
A columnist urges readers to pay bills on time to preserve reputation. Avoid debt, discuss arrangements with creditors, and maintain regular payments. Explain to stores and creditors with willingness, as dodging bills leads to guilt, stress, and damaged trust.
In Denton the fall term opens with a message that American democracy endures through equal access to education. The open schoolhouse invites rich and poor alike, judging pupils by effort rather than wealth. It notes that while opportunities are equal, not all can seize them.
An article argues that children from diverse homes learn at different rates yet democracy requires no social classes in schools. It notes language, culture, and extracurricular distractions influence progress, but perseverance can win prizes regardless of background.
Denton welcomes distinguished judges and jurors as court convenes in October. The civil and criminal docket brings grand and petit jurors from rural areas, promoting closer ties and better understanding across Caroline County.
Henry Ford recently sat in the old school seat he once occupied in the schoolhouse moved to the Dearborn village he is building. The moment evokes memories of carved names, dime novels, secret notes, and a faithful teacher who inspired ambition.
Ambition and general intelligence among young workers shape business success. A sales clerk who reads trade papers and fashion news can discuss goods knowledgeably, win customers, and boost store performance. Widespread intelligent service in Denton stores promises rapid local growth.
Editorial notes say a five power naval parley in London will meet in early 1990 to avoid holiday breaks. France and Italy edge toward accord while Japan backs the United States and Britain. Traffic safety warnings follow, urging adherence to laws to reduce casualties and damage.
The excerpt lists local events and people including registrations on October Ath and Ith, a boy studying chestnut crops, bids from Baltimore gro firm T Le Price, Ramsdell family moving near town, wide wheat price range in Baltimore, a record 128 eggs laid by Mrs B I Greenley’s turkey hen, Prof John T Moore to raise market chickens, bank building metal work and plumbing by Reichman, W J Richards opens a law office in Denton, funeral of Mrs Alexine Atkinson attended by Rev Ellis and Rev Coblentz, lawn fete for Miss Margaret Willifred Deweese with a large birthday cake, upcoming marriage of Werman Lee Davis to Ethel Pearl Beau champ, social events for Gretchen Wellington’s visit, Rev Wickline’s visit, first marriage in Greensboro M E Church of Foraker and Rosa Jones, various visits and travels, formation of a Denton Y M C A with reading room and gym planned, Caroline County Sunday School Convention at Preston, and a chicken supper hosted by Christ Church ladies.
A personal diary fragment recounts a boy named Slats visiting a doctor after feeling unwell and receiving castor oil. He describes a carnival, a girl named Jane, a debate class, and rough social interactions with classmates including insults and a confrontation with a taggers ball player.
The Summer Round Up reports special child health conferences across counties for five to seven year olds. Of 3 755 children examined, 2 041 white and 232 colored needed dental care. numerous had throat, adenoid, weight or vision issues. Many not vaccinated against smallpox. school admission requires vaccination under Maryland law.
Two young American vocalists Miss Kazel Arth and Ted Roy, discovered by the Atwater Kent Foundation, headline the Atwater Kent Radio Hour at 9 1 Sunday, October 6 with the Concert Orchestra. Arth, a Washington contralto, won the 1928 Audition and later performed in the White House, while Roy, a Oregon blacksmith turned tenor, won the 1927 Audition and now trains in Philadelphia.
Dorotha Jones notes the passing of Ruth Evelyn Figgs on September 22 1929. The remembrance letter speaks of a beloved baby who is now in heaven and promises a reunion in the hereafter with the voice and breath loved by family.
Federalsburg Miss Marie Nichols, a Class of '29 graduate, departed Monday with her parents to enter training at Maryland University Hospital in Baltimore.
The funeral for Mr. J. Frank Jones of Gay Street was held Sunday from his home led by Rev. Louis Adams and Rev. Melvin E. Wheatley. He was buried beside his first wife in the Concord burying ground. The obituary honors his industrious, unselfish life and Christian character, noting his lack of wealth but steady duty. Denton observer E. D. C. Hegelman signs the memorial from September 30, 1929.
Resolutions of respect note the passing of Frederick Towers on August 16, 1929, highlighting his citizenship, fair business conduct, and impact on employment and local trade. The Denton Junior Order United American Mechanics extends sympathy to his family and expresses appreciation for his life and character.
A W Weisel reports stock exchanges fluctuating worldwide with prices generally lower. He notes strong business activity, high freight car loadings, rising steel production, and higher retail sales versus 1928, with 40 percent earnings gains on representative firms. Aviation stocks have fallen 50 to 76 percent, while leading companies in growing industries remain attractive at lower prices.
A Chevrolet survey finds motorists can add two to five miles per gallon by simple actions. Key tips include not racing at lights, turning off the engine during long stops, avoiding excessive speeds, not riding the clutch, checking brakes and valves, proper carburetor idle, keeping the gas cap vent from spilling, and inspecting gas lines and spark timing to reduce fuel use.
A collage of maxims: Viscount Grey on liberty and order. Petrarch on peace. Christian Science Monitor on precision. Lawgater on concise speech. Robert Quillen on 90s frugality. Stefansson on change. Franklin on exchange. Haliburton on bees and tourists. Wilson on words. Sénèque on cooperation. Haliburton on suspicious parenting.
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