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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1933
Page
2
Published weekly by Melvin and Johnson Incorporated with Benjamin F. P. Johnson as president and treasurer and Mary Melvin as vice president and secretary. Entered at the Denton Maryland post office as second class matter on Saturday morning September 9, 1933.
Explains voting two ballots one white for Eighteenth Amendment repeal or retention and one blue for beer in Caroline county. Guides voters to mark six delegates at large for wet, three for wet or dry under the middle and extreme right sections, and unpledged delegates on the white ballot. The blue ballot affects only Caroline county beer laws, not the national amendment.
The weekly drift in U S policy shows ongoing acceleration in economic and diplomatic action. Codes for steel oil and farm relief advance while public works gain speed. Steel and oil negotiations test labor groups as Moley Hull clashes arise. A 40 cent hour appears for steel and oil, with a 40 hour week and price regulation under review.
The passage discusses Moley and Noley resignations, Moley to edit a weekly magazine promoting Roosevelt policies, and a broader economic view. It notes employment gains from NRA activity, job creation figures, and a mixed business outlook with general improvement and tobacco as a lone decline. It reflects on economic conditions and local government reform as a unique experiment.
Editorial urges keeping farm boys on farms to counter urban drift and unemployment. It highlights postwar migration, the need for skilled farming trades, and directing federal aid toward agricultural self sufficiency to build a stable rural economy and reduce urban overpopulation.
The article argues that the National Recovery Act aims to widen purchasing power to revive demand. It cites Administrator Johnson on shared effort and modern economics tying mass production to mass consumption. The piece frames the NRA as a planned readjustment to lift wages and hours to employ more workers.
Editorial notes recount Roosevelt's homecoming speech to 5000 neighbors in Poughkeepsie. He argues the nation must extend local community principles to national life, urge public interest in government, and demand wages, anti child labor, and nuisance controls. Emphasizes local government role and citizen responsibility.
The Maryland Trooper team highlights mimeograph skill by Col. Baughman and J. K. Cushna’s lengthy feature. The Search Light promotes O Conor for governor with exposes and hype, stirring questions about the Democratic administration’s knowledge of the boom.
An editorial praising Franklin D Roosevelt and the New Deal as a modern departure from traditional government. It argues public enthusiasm for Roosevelts leadership and the Blue Eagle symbol gaining broad support across the nation.
The New York Sun marked its centennial with a 104 page issue. The 40 page third section told the story of the paper’s first century, tracing founder Benjamin H. Day’s dream of a penny paper and its later owners through to William T. Dewart.
A friend, James Barrett, counsels optimism amid trouble. He says adversity can spark new luck or rally support, and that only you can decide to quit or persevere.
The text notes that Insull the fugitive dominates front pages while bank depositors fade from names as a million have collapsed without listing individuals. It cites a line about fame as revenue paid to ghosts, reflecting on publicity and historical memory.
Marydel and surrounding area update with visits and gatherings. Notable items include Miss Titania Sandertson’s announced September wedding to M. Sondregger in New York, returning travelers Rosiene Scotten and Miss Eileen Brock, and several residents visiting relatives in Salisbury, Montreal, Baltimore, and Elkton. School enrollment strong, teachers Bullock and Somers back, and locals plus guests from Philadelphia, New York, and Forest Hills enjoy weekends and ceremonies.
A Maryland community reports on farm sales, arrests, railroad thefts, and social events. Among items are J E Chaffinch tallying 85 tomatoes, William F Anthony selling a 50 acre Chapel area farm for 2630 to George Brown, and Emma Nichols dying in Lynchburg Virginia. The State Road Commission seeks bids for two Carolina county road sections. James Pinder released on bail after a Thursday arrest. Rail detectives crack down on freight car thefts on the Delaware road. A Washington man and a Baltimore woman aged 27 wed in Hagerstown after asking the clerk to mark dont publish. About 150 Caroline Talbot teachers attend Easton Institute under M B Nichols and M Bates Stephens. Miss Amanda Saulsbury and others instruct in reading and arithmetic. Mary Todd and Norman Bickling wed at All Saints Church Rehoboth. Local society notes include guests visiting from Baltimore Philadelphia Kent Del Queen Anne's and Cambridge. Various residents travel by auto to Wilmington Atlantic City Millville and elsewhere. The Bryan Kern Covington Club bolsters Democratic registration with officers named and public meetings planned including a Saturday Sept 12 address at Masonic Hall. The club aims to mobilize full party votes with leader George coordinating outreach and former Congressman Smith and T Alan Goldsborough speaking.
Democrats of the Fourth district met in Preston to organize the Bryan Kern and Covington Club. M H Fooks elected president A Fletcher Sisk secretary and treasurer. Committees formed for public meetings finance and membership registration. Club aims to engage actively in campaigning and to enforce the Robrupt Practices Act. 200 members expected in 30 days.
A jumble of dated diary style notes recounts Mrs Bent, a horse party, and social misadventures. Sunday mentions Ant Emmy traveling West and Indian Squalls with cabooses. Monday has a tramp seeking work, while Tuesday and Wednesday reference illnesses and a new school teacher. Thursday notes Agnes Pluff finishing a short story and opinions on buying magazines.
Mrs. Georgia Smith wife of James Smith of near Greensboro died Sunday after a lingering illness. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Norman Seese Brethren Church. Burial in Denton cemetery. She was 30, formerly Fortney, mother of Pauline Clarence and George, survived by parents three sisters two brothers and many friends. Pallbearers Will Joiner George Horsley Arthur Anthony Thomas Pollard John Harris George Turner.
Federalsburg honors Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ginrich of Manheim Pennsylvania as house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Fell Davis. A three-table bridge party awarded high scores to Mrs. Ginrich and to Mr. Ginrich. The following morning Mrs. Fernandes Davis hosted a bridge breakfast for Mrs. Ginrich. Anticipation grows for Delaware State Firemen’s Association events in Laurel with a band parade and meetings. Major George W. Burke leads band rehearsals for Home Coming Week and Community Fair activities. The marriage of Hilda M. Bailey and Walter H. Crow occurred August 7 in Elkton. the couple now resides in Chester.
A Denton reader questions local businesses displaying the Blue Eagle with We do our Part. They demand proof of NRA contributions beyond price hikes. The letter criticizes barbers raising haircuts by 10 cents and asks what real deeds support the emblem, urging cautious, fair participation.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Ringgold of Wilmington and Raymond Crouse of Philadelphia spent the weekend with friends in Ridgely. Mrs Fountain has recovered enough to return home after a long illness. Mrs Milton Yerkes and daughter Joanne of Laurel were recent guests of Mrs Ronald Lane. Robert Dean Jr. has been heard from in Hawaii and will visit home soon. Henry Hollingsworth of Newark visited his aunt Mrs T I Day. Margart McCloud is visiting Mr and Mrs Richard Blackburn. Mr and Mrs Lee Mitchell entertained Mrs Eula Middleton of Chester. Thomas E Jarrell of Washington visited his aunt Mrs Fred Flounders. Dorothy Holsinger returned to school in Neffs ville. Edna Detwiler and Elsie Matthews were Salisbury visitors. Virgie Sparks and William Ewing visited Rehoboth Sunday. Hazel Lynch visited Phyllis Dean in Cambridge. Frank Kibler is home from the sanitarium somewhat improved. Mr and Mrs Thompson Swing were Rehoboth visitors. Louise Cole hosted a watermelon party for friends. Mrs John Lane remains ill with influenza.
A surprise dinner was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Smith in honor of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Blades birthday. Guests included Edgar and Geo. Smith families with Betty of Wilmington, Harlan Blades and children, Burrsville residents Russell, Leonard, Kennard and Charles, G. L. Griffith, Olaf Smith's family, and Owen Howard Jr. with Mrs. Irvin Trice and daughter. Also visiting Cambridge were guests from the Smiths. Jean Ann Dean entertained her Salisbury niece, and Abel Garman is visiting Lancaster relatives.
Greensboare Mr and Mrs Wilson Jackson and children of Arlington N J spent several days last week with her parents Mr and Mrs H C Rawlings Mrs Linwood Cohee and son left Monday for Jessup Georgia after spending the summer with Mr and Mrs John Cohee Mr and Mrs Clinton Thornton and daughter Jewell of Hoathwyn Pa spent Wednesday with Mrs W A Thornton Mr and Mrs George Council of Philadelphia were week end visitors at the home of Mrs Sophia Howard Mr and Mrs David Beddle of Wilmington were week end visitors of Mr and Mrs C C Williamson Mr and Mrs Will Roe of Philadelphia spent the holidays with his mother Mrs Emma Roe Raymond Bennett Jr spent last week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs A E Shields Mr and Mrs Fred Tinley and son of Chester spent the week end with relatives here Miss Elizabeth Hughes and Bertha Shull spent last Thursday in Baltimore Rosalie Spence spent last Thursday with Annie Laura Meredith at Goldsboro Ernest Porter of Cumberland is spending the week with relatives here Mrs Anna Hubbard is entertaining her brother and wife from Wisconsin Mr Sorden of Dagsboro is visiting his daughter Mrs Alvah Dabson
Little Mamie LeGates returns home after a month with aunt Mrs Heber Lane in Denton. Bonnie Smith visits. Mrs James Robinson and daughter Faye of Prospect Park return after two weeks with Mrs John Smith. Agnes LeGates leaves for Chester Pa to enter Chester Hospital Training School for Nurses. Teddy LeGates returns after time with sister Mrs Norris Coulby. Rev Claude Thompson and Mrs Thompson spend the month with his parents. Isabelle McCormick of Cordova visits cousins Irene and Dorothy Perry. Mr Hiram Rice of Wilmington spends Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Brodes. Mr Lee Gilles of St Michaels visits Norwood Carroll. Subscribe for the Journal.
A daughter Virginia writes a memorial note four months after Elsie Clark died on May 9 1933. She laments the loss recalls her mother’s presence and asks for strength to endure daily life without her, promising to keep her memory alive.
Margaret Jane and Dean Fountain return to Chester after two weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs C N Fountain. Charles Ellwanger returns from Easton hospital after appendicitis operation and is recovering. Rev M M Watson preached at M E churches on Sunday in pastor W L Woodell’s absence. Frank Price and children of Chester Pa visit with J W Price family over holidays. Mrs Cook Crendick and Mrs John Bullock of Harrington spend Wednesday with Mrs Thomas Ellwanger. Tomatoes abundant and hauled to both canneries busy. R H Dill spent several days with daughter E H Sapp near Felton. Vertie Cahall of Harrington visits relatives here. Laura Parris confined to the house with neuritis.
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