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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1948
Page
12
Public call for global peace demands UN action to align nations and end war amid claims of U S strength. Cites Russian charges of expansion, Marshall warning of tragedy, and American resolve to win another war if needed to secure peace.
A praise filled piece lauds The Greatest Story Ever Told radio program. It notes the show airs Sundays at 6 30 p m EST with no commercial plugs and credits the sponsor for promoting love kindness and peace while highlighting the program's third year of commercial free broadcasts.
A concise history of how the United States moved from countless local times to Standard Time. It details 1872 as the start of the movement, the 1883 stop and restart of railroad clocks, the four time zones, and Congress's eventual recognition. Strong entities include railroads, Pittsburgh, 1883, and Congress.
In a critique of government price setting, Mary G. Lacy’s study Food Centrol During Forty-six Centuries traces attempts from ancient Egypt to colonial America. It argues that price fixing reduces production, spawns black markets, and only free competition across supply chains yields true, fair prices.
A historical survey notes a shift in farming with large federal price supports totaling up to two billion dollars next fiscal year. It highlights electrified farms, modern machinery, and the influence of political parties on agricultural policy while reflecting on widespread agricultural advancement and political rhetoric.
The text celebrates farming by highlighting electricity, highways, automobiles, tractors, and new farm methods as transforming rural life. It urges readers to see modern farm buildings, running wheels, and radio, plus the phone lines connecting distant families, noting continued federal support for farm prices regardless of the fall elections.
The piece argues capitalism outperforms socialism in wealth, freedom, and living standards. It contrasts American capitalism with Soviet communism, claiming capitalism enables worker mobility, consumer goods, and political liberty, while communism brings oppression, forced labor, and low pay. It cites Harold Stassen on food output and global salvation through free enterprise.
Camden Wyoming edged Chester Town 2 to 1 in 15 innings as McGillen and Coakley matched in a late duel. Larkin led Reds with a triple and two singles, while Phillips starred in semi finals and finals by eliminating Rock Hall in both rounds. Greensboro, Rock Hall, Chester Town, and Camden Wyoming finish top four with a two-week league meeting pending.
Sudlersville edged Millington 3 to 2 as Walt Plummer pitched six hits and ten strikeouts for the victors. LaSage held the Sudlersville attack to a few timely hits as Millington tied the game in the fourth before Sudlersville pushed across the winning run in the sixth. The series continues Sunday at Millington with the same pitchers slated to duel.
A compact reflection noting that limiting effort cannot fully guard and guide a child’s developing thoughts. It cites Mary Baker Eddy on the germ of thought and on Jesus’ teaching as a model of sacrificing for truth, emphasizing principle and love in guiding conscience.
Preston and Mrs Duggan and Rose Mary returned from Aberdeen Maryland. Howard Link dined with Fletcher at Log Haven. Baltimore visitors included Mrs Gallagher Josephine Gallagher Mrs Schmick and Mr Trice. Wooten of Delmar visited Wm McAllister family. Arnie and Beevers attend John Deere School in Baltimore. Hollis and Carmine hosted weekend at Ridley Park. Noble, Messick and Coulbourne sailing to Great Lakes for Navy check up. Cannon spent weekend in Rehoboth with Stewart. Mrs Dean and Mrs Wright in Baltimore. Holloway of Annapolis readied for weekend trip.
Mrs. Harry Rieck chaired the first fall Community Club meeting at her home with box luncheon. Hosts were Mrs. N. H. Fooks and Mrs. Lloyd Brodes. European movies by the Rieks were shown. First P T A meeting followed in the school auditorium with Principal Richard Hall giving a talk.
Orphans Court met in regular session led by Chief Judge H. Roland Towers and Associate Judge J. Norris Coulby. It examined and ordered records for the Ollie G. Weaver estate with sale granted, Frederic Hathorne estate information filed with sale order, and administration granted for Joseph M. Short with Bond approved and creditors notice ordered. names Frank M. Stevenson and G. Lawrence Wil- are mentioned in proceedings.
Renunciation filed and letters of administration granted for George B. Marvel estate with Henry D. Marvel appointed administrator. Wm. J. Murphy and W. Clark Quillen named appraisers. Creditors notice published. Information report filed. Rent and interest accounts filed in Zaida R. Barton estate by executors Maggie Rinker Stover and Layman J. Redden.
Mrs L N Murphy and great granddaughter Wanda Fountain spent time with Baltimore relatives and returned home. Mr and Mrs L H Thomas with Mr and Mrs Lewis Butler visited Mr and Mrs J H Edgell in rural Greenwood last Sunday. Mrs Cleveland Henry stayed overnight with her daughter Mrs Chas Sewell of Queen Anne last Thursday. Mr N O Shaffer Jr visiting his parents after time in Greece NY and Vermont. Chas Davis and family moved into the E M Willey home. Mrs Samuel Ellwanger visited Harrington with relatives. Mrs L N Murphy visited Mrs Geo Wheatley near Concord. Mrs Allie Neal Mrs Carl Towers and Mrs Lida Trice of Williston called here last Monday. Mrs W G Holbrook and Mrs J R Chaffinch were in Baltimore one day last week.
Mr. Alfred Gale is again in Easton Hospital for treatment. The W. S. C. S. Circle, led by Mrs. Bertha Simpson, met at Mrs. Elma Harris's home on Tuesday evening.
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