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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1938

Page

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Federalsburg A’s Falter in Bid for Playoff Berth

The Federalsburg Athletics dropped three straight to Salisbury this week, dropping to fifth place and threatening playoff hopes. Easton and Cambridge hover near the fourth spot as the season winds down. Highlights include Federalsburg 8 Easton 7 in 11 innings and a 6 3 loss to Pocomoke. Milford and Dover also stumble as the race tightens.

Federalsburg Athletics Salisbury Pocomoke Easton A’s Dover Cambridge Comellas George Comellas Jake Flowers Indians George Jake Dover Orioles Swank Queen Milford Lust Joe Davis Cambridge Red Birds Federalsburg Pocomooke Centreville Cambride

Time extended for wheat crop insurance in Maryland

Farmers in Maryland have until September 30 to apply for wheat crop insurance covering 75 percent of an average crop for 1939. A. V. Krewatch, Assistant State Crop Insurance Supervisor, said the earlier August 31 deadline was extended due to late harvests. Applicants can obtain forms from county crop insurance representatives, determine estimated costs at filing, and will receive premium notices after review, with policies issued once payment is made.

Maryland A. V. Krewatch AAA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Krewatch

Denton Gains Berth in Mar-Del League Debut

Denton forms a baseball team organized by Calvert C Merriken and joins the Mar Del League with Ridgely Goldsboro A C Goldsboro CCC Camden and Hardy Del The locals lost 6 to 0 in their first important game against Camden Del but showed promise Uniforms and equipment are in hand and a full squad is expected next season The remaining schedule includes games against Camden Ridgely Labor Day morning and a 3 pm return game here The team took Magnolia CCCs place in the league and sits fifth Fans are urged to support the new league entrants.

Calvert C. Merriken Camden Del Ridgely Goldsboro A. C

Orphans Court in Caroline approves multiple estates actions

The Caroline County Orphans Court met on Tuesday with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis presiding. Actions approved include the Deborah A. Schaube estate real estate sale report ratified, the Sixteenth guardianship account for infant Joseph H. Perry Jr., proof of creditors notice and final accounts in Sallie S. Roe and Glencoe K. Kelley estates, and related administration and release filings.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County Towers Handy Dennis Deborah A. Schaube Joseph H. Perry Jr Sallie S. Roe Glencoe K. Kelley Estate

Handy scratch pads offered at The Journal office

The Journal office advertises scratch pads available for 1 cent each, inviting readers to stop by. The offer showcases a small, low price item likely aimed at quick customers and casual readers.

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Soft Ball Playoffs Begin in Denton League

The Denton Soft Ball League wrapped its regular season with Nuttle Lumber taking first place after one defeat. Swann's Nick's and the Guard tied, determined by a paper draw. Playoffs start Thursday with a best two of three format to crown the Denton Softball Champions.

Denton Nuttle Lumber Cap Swann’s Nick

President to Speak in Denton on Labor Day Visit

President Roosevelt arrives Monday at 1 PM in Denton for a 2 PM speech on the Courthouse Square. The visit includes a bridge-site inspection, a luncheon, and a National presence with Goldsborough and Farley aboard the presidential party.

Denton National Bank Denton I. R. Fleetwood T. Alan Goldsborough David J. Lewis Representative Goldsborough Morgantown Charles County Crisfield Nice James A. Farley Law Building Courthouse Square First Fifth Street Randolph Gay Street Congressman Goldsborough Mr. Goldsborough Washington Matapeake Annapolis White House

Are You A Hypocrite In Your Driving Habits

An editorial urges self examination by drivers about risky habits and excuses. It argues that most accidents involve both reckless ten percent and the rest who take chances, calling for personal responsibility to reduce auto deaths and urging individuals to commit to safe driving at all times.

Dr Herbert R Bird Appointed to University Poultry Dept

Dr Herbert R Bird of the University of Wisconsin Biochemistry Department has been named Associate Professor of Poultry Husbandry at the University of Maryland. He will assume the post Oct 1 and will lead poultry nutrition research. Bird, a Wisconsin graduate, earned BS in 1933, MS in 1936, and PhD in 1938, with prior research and teaching roles in agricultural chemistry.

Herbert R. Bird University of Wisconsin University of Maryland Marley A. Jull Bird

Good Food For Sound Thinkers And Holy Thoughts

A compact collection of pithy maxims and religious quotes. Notable lines reference self nourishment, compassion, and strength, with attributions to Lowell Enuripi and Mary Baker Eddy and a Bible verse from Ephesians. The passage blends moral exhortations with spiritual guidance.

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