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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1931
Page
2
The notice lists Melvin Johnson Inc as publishers with Benjamin F Johnson as president and treasurer, Mary Melvin as vice president and secretary, and confirms Denton Maryland placement. It notes the paper is entered at the Denton post office as second class mail matter and is dated October 1931.
A local column reflects on Hallowe'en mischief among youths, noting growing independence and lax regulations. It urges restraint when mischief harms others, connects the celebration to church origins, and contrasts past ghost fears with current property damage fears.
The letter argues Wall Street manipulation harms banks and farmers, warns of centralized power under Hoover, and questions reliance on Wall Street for stability. It links market crashes to bank failures and calls for severing Washington control by Wall Street in favor of local authority. The Sentinels Hour airs Sunday at 1 30 p m Eastern.
A detailed account describes Manchuria as a flashpoint with China Japan and Russia pursuing influence and resources. It notes U S involvement, Kellogg Pact provisions, and League Council actions aimed at preventing war while improving the world’s peace machinery.
A highly driven stenographer aimed to secure the assignment of taking dictation for Floyd Gibbons, pursuing a role that would place them at the center of prominent wartime journalism. The bid reflects bold career ambition and interest in high profile press work.
An editorial urges young men toward gliding as a safe thrill while joking about blame for the economic slump. It notes gliding costs little, teaches air use, and risks mostly the pilot. The piece humorously explores who is responsible for the downturn and hints at advertising as a remedy.
Lincoln argues for returning to old-time American principles with local and state self rule. He decries expanding Federal power, higher taxes, and erosion of local responsibility. The Sentinels vow to resist federal encroachment and reclaim lost local powers.
Between 1920 and 1930 motor vehicle taxes rose sharply, driven mainly by the gas tax which exceeds 500 million annually. The tax has expanded to fund fish hatcheries, oyster conservation, state buildings, property tax relief, water systems, and schools, prompting criticism of gasoline tax as harmful class legislation. Motorists must challenge the notion that one cent more makes no difference.
Editorial notes examine President Hoover’s plan to trim the Navy by six to ten thousand personnel and civilian workers, warning that deep reductions risk unemployment and conflict with relief aims while considering shipbuilding and yard closures within arms conference limits. The piece also discusses Sino Japanese disputes and the League of Nations response in the Manchurian crisis context.
Twenty five years ago the article discusses Manchuria's juridical complexities among powers not in the League, the U S A and U S S R, and the limited authority of Nanking. It notes relief from potential slaughter due to League pressure and U S coordination, the link to the Kellogg Briand Pact, and hints at Disarmament Conference debates. It also covers German prospects for winter, Franco German relations, Laval Briand visits, and disarmament ideas such as abolishing the National Guard. It then shifts to local reports: planned county farm building, Denton building expenditures, Miss Bertha Porter praised as a milliner, the death of James S Richards, and obituaries and marriages of local residents.
Victor Dean of Federalsburg and C H Towers of Preston earned multiple placements including second and bronze in various categories. Mrs O S Howard of Federalsburg and A L Butler of Denton garnered several runner up spots and thirds while Eglantine Farms of Greensboro took first in Brown eggs. Multiple exhibitors from Preston Federalsburg and Denton appear across dozen egg and breed classes with firsts to J H Quillen and E A Schmick among others.
Smithson and Truitt couples from Cannon and Laurel Delaware spent Sunday with the Perrys and with Edward Thomas family. H Patrick of Laurel visited A Prager, Harold Dew and child spent Sunday with M J Hall. Synthetic gin may fool the palate, but it doesn t fool the innards.
Friday Ez Crone rests after a Crewelty horse feeding scare, Saturday dented nerves over a costly bill, Sunday Wilber Nubbs accused by a fake black eye tale, Monday a newlywed bankrupty shock, Tuesday Navy homecoming sparks marriage talk, Wednesday Orley Creet returns an engagement ring, Thursday mum wonders about fewer soprano singers as women smoke.
State Health Director reports 11 150 notifiable disease cases June through September 1931, higher than 1930 and lower than 1929 totals. Whooping cough and measles rose. mumps and scarlet fever also increased. Typhoid fell. outbreaks included depigmenting skin infection impetigo among children. Nine months total shows measles 20 596 and influenza 9 141. January worst with 9 498 cases. August best with 2 097.
Burraville Harvest Home service scheduled for Sunday at 10 30 a m in Wesley Church. Mrs Hugh Vincent and Miss Della Ryan of Farmington will sing selections, with a speaker expected. Invitations extended to all. Updates on visitors Frank Russell Hillsboro and A J Russell Philadelphia. Proceeds from Oct 22 supper totaled 92 76.
Mr and Mrs Frank Flounders host her brother from New York State. Many residents visit relatives in Bethlehem Quakertown Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore and Denton Hotels. Greensboro beat local team 16 to 7. Navy airship K1 passed Ridgely twice. Federation meeting set for next Thursday. Chrysanthemums appear in bloom.
New Pla za Theatre Milford hosts Vaughn Comfort in person Friday and Saturday October 30 31 with Rounders Musical Revue. Screen line up includes Sportin g Blood Phantom of Paris and Par don Us plus Late show with Laurel and Hardy. Vaudeville feature rounds out the program each night.
A crowded slate at Capital Theatre Dover presents Cecil B DeMille The Squaw Man with Warner Baxter and Laurel and Hardy in One Good Turn plus The Legion on Parade. Nov 2 3 4 5 6 7 features Clark Gable Sporting Blood and Bought with Constance Bennett and Mickeys Thrill Hunters plus various shorts and serial chapters.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Deen and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Butler traveled to Wilmington on Sunday to see Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fleming. Mrs. Fleming has returned from the hospital improving in health. The first PTA meeting was held Monday evening followed by a Hallowe'en program and election of new officers. Relatives and visitors from Denton and Fowling Creek joined the Deens for the week.
In a parable set on a rich man’s table two glasses, wine and water, compare their powers. The wine boasts of ruin and downfall, while the water speaks of life, aid, and healing. The pair claim their impact on people and history as they brim with the man’s feast.
Chief of Police Floyd Phillips reports three Federalsburg youths Arthur Hallowell 26 Dickey Lare 23 and Russell Covey 17 detained in Marshall Illinois over a string of holdups. Brennan Hubbard 19 of Cambridge captured at Aberdeen linked to the case though not implicating Covey. Authorities seek extradition with $200 approved for expenses. Lare reportedly has prior records in Maryland and Delaware.
Personal mentions show J Frank Wright visiting Philadelphia to see his son at Jefferson Medical College. Several women hosted gatherings in Wilmington and Marcus Hook. Bake sales, bridge dinners, and aid meetings mark the week with multiple hostesses and guests. Fred Love recovers to return to work after a sprained spine.
A scientist asserts the tongue contains more tin than any other body part and that it naturally rattles more. The claim highlights a curious metallic peculiarity of the human tongue.
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