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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1943
Page
4
A forward-looking piece argues that returning veterans will rejoin work across motor, steel, rubber, electrical gear, and refining sectors. It notes prewar employment around 52.8 million, calls for expanding rubber tire plants with 95 million dollars, and predicts auto and allied industries will surge with peacetime demand as government support ends the war economy.
The piece critiques an advertisement claiming freedom from want as key, arguing the real fear was tyranny and oppression. It emphasizes that the 1777 couple fought for independence, not merely a full stomach or financial security, and warns against reducing liberty to material guarantees.
Joseph B. Eastman, Director of the Office of Defense Transportation, declares manpower shortages stem from rules and regulations that limit two jobs where one suffices. In a 13 point program he calls for suspending full crew laws and engine mileage limits during the war emergency to maximize available workers and equipment. He says removing artificial barriers will prove rail workers and industry can meet crisis with united effort.
The United States faces coal shortages amid strikes costing 25 million tons this year. Army needs coal for Italy’s utilities ships locomotives and factories. A 42 to 48 hour work week may raise prices and wages, tests rationing, but a broader program to boost production is urged to curb scarcity and inflation.
Farm fire losses fell about ten percent from 1943 to 1942 yet remain vast. The piece urges farmers to observe Fire Prevention Week starting October 3 to root out hazards on property. It cites NFPA and Agriculture Dept data showing neglect causes most farm fires and lists preventive steps for heating, wiring, roofs, rubbish, and lightning protection.
The article urges year round fire prevention in farming areas. It stresses prohibiting smoking near combustibles, avoiding gas for home dry cleaning, disconnecting electrical appliances after use, and proper hay curing and inspection. Buildings should be weather tight and fire safe. The farmer faces two battles: producing more food and protecting it from fire losses. Fire Prevention Week calls Americans to cut losses to a national target.
Dr. R. H. Riley of the Maryland State Health Department urges teens under eighteen to quit summer jobs and return to school. The U S Children's Bureau and health experts say full-time schooling with possible part-time work supports physical growth, rest, and future career readiness.
Maryland farmers now receive fifty seven cents of every dollar spent by the typical workingman's family for fifty eight foods across fifty six cities. The remaining forty three cents goes to transportation, processing, wholesale, and retail stages.
Maryland dairy farmers and grain producers receive wartime aid under Agricultural Adjustment and Office of Price Administration programs. Legislation funds dairy price protections, lime and fertilizer purchases, and soil conservation materials to boost war-food yields and stabilize consumer milk prices. Payments and records support to October through December and July through December periods.
Mrs Henry Stafford enjoyed a pleasant birthday gathering on September 29 with relatives and friends bringing a cake and gifts. Attendees included Melvin James and family, Brown Thawley family, Fred die Torbert family, Harry Bowdle family, Austine Stafford, Fred Lewis, Robert Stafford Jr, and Harry Porter, who also shared the same birthday. Col C L Mitchell of San Antonio, visiting Houston, joined as a guest of Mr and Mrs Robert Stafford. Rosa Hurd and Laura Parris spent the weekend with Henry Hurd in Norfolk, while Thomas E Cunhall and Mollie visited Wyoming, Del., with the Browns and Edna Spruance.
Mr J Tyson Heather reports 167 buyers raising 27938.50 in war bonds, surpassing the top by 10038.50. Dinner and dedication planned for October 14 at 6 pm with Speaker J Millard Taws. Fire company banquet to follow at Community Hall. Local social notes include visits and gatherings of Heather family and townsfolk.
Mrs J Tyson Heather visited Centreville as her sister hosted with family. Mr Clawson spent the weekend at his town home, reflecting a quiet social scene in the community.
The Preston Methodist Youth Fellowship elected officers John Noble Jr as president Barbara Sisk as vice president Lois Dulin as secretary and Beverly Blades as treasurer The group meets monthly at different homes and plans charitable contributions for the fourth Sunday service Eligibility is 10 to 17 years old.
Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Strickland host guests including Mr. George C. Clayville of California, visiting niece Mrs. Strickland. Mr. Medford Burgess of Baltimore spent weekend with his mother Mrs. Rose Burgess. Miss Mildred Griffith and Mrs. Erna Courson stayed in Baltimore. Mrs. Lloyd Brodes visited relatives in Baltimore.
Mrs Joseph Griffith of Ardmore and others hosted and visited in Hillsboro Centreville Ridley Park and Lititz over the weekend. Many guests from Baltimore Wilmington Easton Preston and Wilmington attended dinners visits and family events as listed by local society notes.
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