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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1943
Page
6
Crossword puzzle list with horizontal and vertical clues ranges from 1 to 53 across two grids. Entries cover places, animals, objects, and common terms, with hints like to fall behind place of combat and Russian commune. The final instruction requests the answer to puzzle No 39.
The column notes President Roosevelt vacationing in Western Maryland for security reasons and hints at un disclosed site boosting regional tourism for winter and summer recreation. It cites 1942 Maryland game and fowl totals, drought related fire risk near Backbone Mountain, and a list of Marylanders named as POWs. It also covers bicycle laws, Halloween pranks, milkweed floss as life preserver substitute, and WAC discrimination amid a War Department status change.
Lt Louise Foeste, a 2nd lieutenant in the WAAC then WAC, faced repeated investigations over 1942 labor department union activity. Despite exoneration and a promotion, Army intelligence questioned her loyalty and she was kept awaiting an outcome. She later served as a salvage officer at Fort Owle Thorpe, while union ties prompted calls for congressional review.
A detailed tire ration sheet for the week of October 12 1943 lists recipients across Fedburg Preston Greensboro Denton Ridgely and Denton areas. Entries cover tire tubes and reeapps for trucks and passenger grades with multiple names and firms including Holt Oil Company A W Spiering Wilmer Fell Davis Wingate Neal Norris Todd and Hynson Canning Co. The document shows quantities assigned to each party and indicates regional distribution patterns for the period.
A reflection on learning as the true safeguard, noting that wealth or force cannot substitute for informed warning through diligent study. The quote emphasizes discipline, wisdom, and personal responsibility in acquiring understanding.
Retail furniture dealers adopt a swap shop model allowing trade of varied household goods for war stamps and bonds or budget checks, earning a 10 percent intermediary fee. A Boston shop uses a Dutch bid system, cutting prices 10 percent weekly and inviting bids until sold. Dealers also expand lines with gifts, hardware, paints, wallpapers, curtains, and even apparel to broaden offerings amid shortages.
Ridgely residents Fred and Mrs Flounders visited relatives in McDonagh Maryland. Mrs Bessie Murphy nurses Mrs Griener at her Queen Anne home. Ridgely Community Library earned 5.07 SHI from its annual bake sale. Maude Sleck visited Wilmington Delaware and Millington Maryland last week. Charles Messick called on friends in Sadlersville last Sunday. Mrs Mattie Ryan was guest of Mrs Payne on Saturday.
The passage presents a concise meditation on how focused thought toward a worthy achievement enables success. It attributes the belief to Mary Baker Eddy, highlighting a timeless link between intention and accomplishment.
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