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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1931
Page
2
Mary Melvin serves as Vice President and Secretary in a postal matter entered at the Denton Maryland Post Office. The notice records second class mall matter and the date of September 5, 1931, with Saturday morning processing.
The piece reviews Labor Day as a national holiday highlighting labor dignity and gains in America. It contrasts freedom of occupation with old world servitude, notes ongoing unemployment challenges, and cites business efforts to stabilize employment through year-round production planning.
A suggestion urges government aid to fund canneries to preserve surplus fruits like tomatoes peaches apples and grapes. Canned goods would be stored at packing houses and later distributed to Red Cross Salvation Army and other humanitarian groups. The aim is to provide two extra weeks of labor and build an emergency reserve for the undernourished nationwide.
The article describes the dawn of a new school year for nearly four thousand children, noting the anxiety and challenges for beginners and the mental strain on high achievers. It emphasizes the start as a formative life experience and lauds the public school system while urging student effort and improvement.
The text stresses a commitment to assisting in the smooth running of the school. A cooperative stance by staff and administration is framed as key to a successful year for teachers and pupils alike.
Agriculture has long faced a prediciment but is moving toward cooperation. About 12 000 farmers cooperative associations in the United States handle over 2 500 000 000 dollars in annual business. Large unions now transact 10 to 100 million dollars yearly, with membership comprising a meaningful share of 6 500 000 farms. As in manufacturing, efficiency and distribution require unity and stronger bargaining power with dealers to secure ready markets and profitable prices.
The piece argues newspaper advertising sustains communities and retail trade. It claims ads guide shoppers efficiently, reducing confusion and wasted effort, and keep local merchants thriving by directing customers to the right places, times, and deals without unnecessary clutter.
A reflective piece argues that despite a stock market collapse and a deep mood, true wealth remains in character, faith, and relationships. The author asserts enduring values, friendships, family love, and spiritual gains outweigh financial losses, urging emancipation of the spirit beyond material gains. The text praises courage, charity, and service investments as lasting dividends.
A speaker argues true wealth comes from personal independence rather than business conditions or market reports, asserting ongoing richness despite market fluctuations. The stance emphasizes self-sufficiency and enduring financial solidity rather than external economic factors.
Psychologists warn that 85 percent of education relies on sight and early vision problems often go unnoticed. Children labeled dull or inattentive may actually see through a haze, delaying detection until late schooling. Roosevelt’s early eye issue and a university professor’s tale show how glasses can redirect lives from decline to achievement. Many youngsters drift into unskilled work when defects remain undiscovered.
The Federali Bureau of Roads estimates highway expenditures will reach 2.5 billion dollars in 1931. Rural areas now receive more road funding with emphasis on moderate cost secondary feeder roads. Asphaltic road oils make these improvements possible, lifting farming regions out of the mud and toward better roads at scale.
Richard L. Cary argues for a genuine spirit of friendship among nations as Germany’s distress is economic and disarmament gains support in Britain France and the United States. The piece cites Einstein’s appeal against war and notes Turkish protest over an American film about Christ.
The article notes Shanghai to Langchow air routes and a Nankin to Peiping service, with telephone lines extended to major towns in eighteen divisions, and Shanghai’s direct radio with America and France. It also outlines unemployment expectations in 1940 and 1931 training targets, plus China seeking League help for education and a planned visit by a London economist. Old folk songs linked to China and the United States close the piece.
Reese Theatre unveils a strong season with Joan Bennett starring in Hush Money on Sept 4–5, a Vitaphone novelty show, Helen Twelvetrees in A Woman of Experience Sept 7–8, Constance Bennett in The Common Law Sept 9–10, and Ramon Novarro in Son of India Sept 11–12 plus cartoons and novelties. Strong sound systems draw crowds to the Reese-Rialta-Ketth Co. attraction.
The Del Mar Va Camp attracted nearly 11 000 people to hear evangelist Dr George W Cooke. Crowds from the Eastern and Western Shore Baltimore Washington and Virginia traveled by road lined with vehicles. The camp will run through next Sunday with Baron Von Callio of Moscow returning to perform and speak. Dr Cooke and Professor Vignuelle plan a full program as Welles Male Quartet and Bible school drawn large crowds. The camp ends with Dr Cooke heading to Genesee Conference then a crusade in Delmar starting September 27.
Garden trellises of various sizes and designs offered cheap by Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co. of Denton Maryland.
A long local item list recalls the death of Mr. J Webster Cox of Seaford. campaign committee formation by candidate Jackson. numerous visits, family reunions, and social notes from Denton and neighboring towns. a new reinforced concrete bridge project under Road Engineer Uhler. and the Caroline County school openings with detailed faculty assignments across many schools and towns.
Scholarships were on Thursday awarded as follows: Western Maryland Denton St Johns Webster Blades Choytank Maryland Institute Martin Voss Denton Chestertown Normal Miss Miriam Gooden Henderson Baltimore Normal Charles Wright Federalsburg. Individuals listed include Miss Glendora Nichols Miss Elizabeth Thawley Miss Mamie Statum Miss Ollie V Collins Miss Edna Wilhelm Miss FE S Fuller ton Miss Helen Parker Miss Elma W Cade and Miss Elma W Cade among others.
Concord and Lacey Beauchamps hosted a one o'clock birthday dinner for Charles Edgell and Frank Doerr in Ocean City Maryland. Guests from Baltimore Accomac Denton Salisbury Newark Delaw are noted with several Beauchamp relations attending. Beverly Beauchamp sang with her father on guitar followed by an ocean plunge. The Del-Mar-Va Camp evening raised 25 dollars for church lease payments.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood presiding. Executrix India N Todd filed her first and final account for D Edgar Todd. Executors Martie C Downes and Arthur J Downes filed their first and final account for Vachel Downes. H Benge Simmons and Ida Simmons filed inventory and appraisal for Mary B Simmons with order to sell. Sophia Vander Meulen filed first and final account and distribution and release as sole distributee. Letters testamentary on Hannah A Raughley’s estate granted to William T D Raughley. Bond approved and creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named T Clayton Horsey and Gerald Pine. Lewis R Carroll and Charles B Harrison filed first and final accounts for William R Carroll with release from Carroll.
Greensboro Mr and Mrs A W Brumbaugh and Miss Mildred Ginn spent Sunday in Rehoboth. Mr and Mrs Walters of Burrsville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Homer Stufft. Mrs Warren Van Sant and son Bayard are spending several days at Rehoboth. Miss Ella Worthington of Baltimore is the guest of Mrs Ethel Pritchett. Mr and Mrs L R Taylor were visitors in Smyrna on Sunday. Miss Elsie Briggs is spending several days in Chestertown. Mrs Thomas Dobson spent Thursday at Havre de Grace. Miss Mabel Rich entertained at bridge on Thursday. Mrs James Curry is visiting in Wilmington.
Ridgely Mrs. Harry Robinson and daughter Mary visited Federalsburg last Sunday. Mr. William Ewing spent Sunday with his brother near Easton. Miss Addie Griffin spent last weekend in Greensboro. Miss Hazel Lynch visited Cambridge last week.
Williston residents Mr and Mrs Roland B Haynie and Mr William Uhler Wheeler of Baltimore were guests last Saturday and Sunday of Mrs W D Uhler.
The entry notes Emmy’s memory of July 23 1928 when a cricket bridge broke during a Saturday while the writer had just bathed. The diary covers a week with Pa and Ma reflecting on Geo Gessler’s four years in college and marriage, Eb Davis’s unemployment, possible hard winter, and odd daily events from glasses to olives and a stolen pants episode.
Adams relatives and friends gather in Newport News and nearby towns for vacations meals and visits. Mr Winfield and daughter Jean nette return home from vacation with Adams relatives. Ocean City trips and Sunday guests mark a busy round of family events with Bloomery Sunday School and local hospitality.
Patrons in Milford are promised a festive opening to the fall and winter vaudeville season at the New Plaza Theatre with The Woodland Revue in Melodyland and a slate of film attractions. Marion Davies stars in Five a Ten alongside a Mickey Mouse cartoon and Slide Speedy Slide.主题
Queen Annes Eleventh Annual Horse Show and racing program will be staged at Centreville on Labor Day September 7. Eight riding and hunting classes and six races including flat and steeplechase will be held with silver goblets for first place. The event runs from 1 to 6 PM followed by a dance at the First Regiment Armory hosted by the American Legion of Queen Annes County.
The Briggs family loves their woodland camp and resists leaving after four more days. Dot and Bill tan, sunburned shoulders appear, and fishing yields meals of baked or fried fish. Mrs. Briggs plans moonday menus featuring fried pike or baked fish, various sides, desserts, and drinks for the lingering trip.
Burraville residents including Alfred Raughley and Laura Porter attended a Del Mar Va camp on Sunday. Harry Raughley of Harrington bought the late Alfred Raughley’s residence. Annie Raughley and family plan to move to Harrington to live with Mr Raughley. Alice Dempsey and Jack Dempsey visited relatives of Henry Walters and Alfred Raughley. The oldest church service attender at Wesley Church on Sept 6 will receive a remembrance. Wesley E Thawley and R H Thawley with children visited Rehoboth. Frank Price and two sons of Chester Pa visited J W Price’s family. Ada Hopkins of Denton is visiting her aunt Enos Cleaves.
Local society notes list numerous visitors including J M Brown of Denton Howard Anthony and family Harrington Gootee Brown and daughter Greenwood Del Clarence Brown and family Melvin Green and mother Elizabeth Green Bridgeton N J Mrs R H Bryant returns to Peters burg Va with her mother Mrs Walter Sparklin and sister Mrs J M Clarke Sallie Brown and granddaughter Phoebe to return from Wilmington Mary Fleming touring coast to coast visiting her Illinois brother Clarence Brown and family weekend guests in Maryland Delaware Alonzo Howard and sons visited Trice household Ernest Brown suffered a broken leg in an accident last week
The schedule lists Confessions of a Co Ed Love Tails of Morocco and Bobby Jones golf lesson Monday and Tuesday plus Women Love Once Wednesday and Thursday. Ex Plumber with Lloyd Hamilton Yelp Wanted cartoon series starts Friday. Friday and Saturday feature The Girl Habit with Charles Ruggles. other acts include Ripley s Believe It Or Not Busy Beavers Adventures in Africa and a Saturday matinee outdoor Picture Fair Warning. Spell of the Circus serial and Silly Symphony also shown.
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