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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1928
Page
4
The editorial laments power outages during a storm and urges accountability for the pumping station’s duplicate system. It urges aid for Caribbean quake victims, praises highway investment, warns against government overreach, and quotes H M Atkinson on agriculture as a leading industry with 10 million farmers and a $57 billion figure.
The piece notes farming leads industrial investment by a wide margin with farm products valued over 17 billion dollars annually. It quotes Mr Atkinson predicting farming as a scientific profession in the machine age while contrasting wartime heroes with peacetime rewards.
The Maryland Department of Health relocates from 14 and 16 West Saratoga to 2411 North Charles Street after fifteen years in the old Brown Arcade complex. The history notes reflect on Dr. Fulton’s era, early state health organization, and the department’s growth from two rooms in 1896 to a statewide public health system.
The State adopts a full time County Health Officer system under a central Department. It moves from loose regional divisions to sanitary districts and specialized bureaus led by trained officers. The plan covers disease prevention, testing, statistics, water safety, food and drug supervision, water and food analyses, public health nursing, and child health supervision for Maryland.
A 1940s style guide urges simple summer luncheon menus with generous portions. It recommends cool salads, quick muffins or biscuits, iced chocolate milk shakes, and fruit desserts with ice cream. It includes recipes for Spoon bread, quick biscuits, and New Orleans corn bread with step by step ingredients and method.
A retrospective listing farm sales and crops with prices, residents traveling and visiting relatives, church and school news, and local obituaries. Notable items include white heath peaches at $1.50-$2.00 per carrier, potato harvests, farm sales, committee appointments, resignations, college moves, and a Hochschild Kohn retail ad detailing women’s suits and fabrics.
Mr and Mrs Frederick B R Hirsh announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Geddes Hirsh to Mr George Calvin Whiteley in New York on Saturday September 15. They will reside after October 1 at 3707 Greenmount Ave Baltimore. Miss Hirsh a Woman's College Gal 1924 graduate toured Europe that year. Whiteley known in Queen Annes and Caroline counties with many friends and relatives. Epiphany Guild met with Mrs A J Messick last Friday regarding the Parish House nearing completion. Miss Julian M Kelley and brother J S Kelley returned from a month visiting Watford County and Baltimore relatives. Miss Julia Elizabeth Kelley of Baltimore is visiting her aunt Miss Julia M Kelley.
Mr. and Mrs. Alga Willoughby gave a surprise party for Mrs. J. E. Willoughby celebrating her 85th birthday. Attendees included Emma Reese family Bernard Frazier Sam Allen Fred Jacobs David Cole Henry Hicks Harry Willoughby Gilbert Collins Mundt Ernest Dukes Charlie Hopkins Sam Hopkins A Prager Anna Lee Colman Clifton Flaharty and others. Refreshments were served and guests wished her many more happy birthdays. Evening music by Edward Worm Homer Hall and Alga Willoughby followed.
A mother laments Ivah M Paswaters who died September 20 1927 in a loving hometown obituary. The verse recalls cherished memories and enduring faith while expressing deep loneliness and the hope of reunion in a blessed afterlife. Dearly loved by her mother sister and brothers.
Adams family members and Edna Adams spent Sunday at Betterton. Bloomery Aid meets at Bloomery Church next Wednesday afternoon September 26. All are welcome. Harry Wilson and family spent Sunday with their son near Harrington. C W Adams entertained relatives last Sunday evening. Fred Fountain and family visited Hobbs relatives. Sunday School next Sunday at 10.
We are thankful to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and floral tributes after our bereavement. Your sympathy and respect were a great comfort. Sincerely, Mrs. A. W. Short and Children.
Quote attributed to Arnold Bennett stresses life direction as the guiding force. It frames purpose as essential compass for action, ambition, and resilience. The statement implies personal meaning directs choices and sustains progress.
In Easton the Epworth League hosts a farewell for Claude Thompson superintendent of the Sunday School. Thompson and Cornelius Swann depart for Wilmore Kentucky where Thompson will center Asbury College. A gladstone bag is presented and a party with ice cream and cake bids him well.
At the Nar rington WCTU first meeting Vernon elected Mrs. Holmes as president replacing Mrs. A V Satterfield who led twelve years. Vice presidents include A V Snatterfield Alice N Wix and Dickerson. Secretary is Mrs. Alice N Vix and recording secretary Mrs. John Cordray. Terms for other posts named followed by bake sale plan for September 22 at Saulsbury’s Market and notice of the October 16 18 state convention in Lewes with speaker Mary Harris Armour the Georgia Cyclone.
Henderson and Sturgis families of Wilmington and Marshalston joined by others hosting gatherings, with additional weekend visits to Atlantic City and nearby towns. A Smithville school bus protest questions routes, road conditions, and pupil travel implications after Christmas, with patrons presenting measurements and driving concerns.
Templeville residents and friends visited relatives in Greensboro Cleveland Riverside Dundalk Marcus Hook Cortland Wilmington and Rising Sun over the weekend. Church services were announced with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11. Mr and Mrs Amos Wyatt and daughter also spent Sunday in Milford.
The M. P. Conference lists appointments including W. L. Yoofman and J. R. Wright, with numerous superannuates named. It votes $15,000 for church extension work and schedules the 1929 session for June at Edmondson Avenue M. P. Church in Baltimore.
A brief reflection on how courteous behavior is governed by sound judgment. The author notes politeness should stem from practical wisdom and awareness of others, guiding everyday interactions with restraint and consideration. The quote frames manners as a responsibility aligned with rational, humane behavior.
Answer to last week's enigma urges readers to take seriously their obligation as citizens and prepare themselves to vote. The puzzle hints at religious and administrative roles while framing a call to civic participation and responsibility.
The Market Club will hold weekly sales in the Masonic building on Court House side every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemakers' Clubs representatives met in Denton to discuss extension work for coming months. A county tour is planned for October 30 with exhibits on kitchen remodeling clothing hand work and nutrition.
Rev. E J Kramer entertained his brother Emil of Wilmington. Mrs M W Wiley returned Tuesday from a visit in Pennsylvania. St Gertrude s Academy reopened after a vacation. Mrs James Simons visited her sister in Bangor Pa. Helen Saulsbury suffers a broken arm. Mr W T Temple is under the weather. The tomato crop is a bad disappointment.
Smithville residents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fountain spent the weekend with their parents and friends. Visitors included Mr. R. J. S. Bullock and Mr. Henry Morgan. Mr. Carl Fountain visited his parents last week.
The new Wilmington Airport Bel lanca Field south of New Castle will be opened with an Air Meet on October 6 led by Henry B. duPont. Army Navy and Marine Corps pilots will compete for cash prizes in two civilian races totaling 2550, plus parachute jumps, manoeuverability contests, a race to altitude and a pursuit plane race. About 30,000 spectators expected. meets sanctioned by the National Aeronautic Association with official records. Executive Committee includes C. D. Garretson and others.
A compact reflection asserts that true aim aligns with deeds and that one who does their best within circumstance acts nobly, a standard so high that even angels could not exceed it. The line highlights moral effort and integrity as the measure of worth.
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