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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1934
Page
2
A safety feature urging motorists to slow for school zones as 30 million children return to class. Despite progress, vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of child fatalities. last year 4100 youths died in such accidents. The article stresses motorists must cooperate and follow the warning signs.
The piece argues voters face two party lists yet internal dissension weakens both parties. Observers foresee a political realignment ending old parties and birthing new ones. It cites Republicans Reed and Norris with opposing views, Democrats Glass and Bone, and Roosevelt's middle ground, noting Hoover as titular Republican leader while many senators oppose him.
The piece argues new parties may arise from conservative and liberal radicals, with Roosevelt realigning away from the Democratic tag. It cites California primaries where Senator Johnson won dual nominations and Upton Sinclair, a Democratic candidate, won the gubernatorial nomination. It predicts destroyed party lines in several states and a potential major shift by 1940 if Roosevelt seeks to continue his policies through others.
Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt reports in Woman's Home Companion on U S island possessions in the West Indies Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands She urges Americans to study and support self reliance in the territories and notes living standards population growth and long term plans for Porto Rico The piece stresses American responsibility and interest in these islands and calls on women to consider future citizens and better conditions for all involved.
The Sesqui centennial celebration gathers Methodists from around the world as bishops from the Methodist Episcopal Church and M E Church South join with the Executive Committee of the Methodist Protestant Church. For the first time these three leadership bodies meet in one assembly to discuss unity. The three commissions will organize before the Sesqui opens in Baltimore and mirrorLondon meetings aiming to form The United Methodist Church of Great Britain as a model for American Methodists. An overwhelming global welcome greets this unity effort.
Rain eased drought woes across Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha and other centers, reviving retail trade. A major national retail group reports 32 weeks ending Sept 10 sales up 22.4 percent from 1933. A leading grocery chain shows 36 weeks ending Sept 8 sales up 11.4 percent year over year.
The textile strike branded by Recovery Administrator Johnson harms Southern business, injures farmers and mill workers, with cotton consumption dropping sharply in August as labor unrest grows. Canada foresees gains while U S policy faces new radical labor legislation and tight investment money pending rejection of strike-promoting policies.
The piece urges farm boys to pursue agricultural high schools and college courses, arguing these paths lead to skilled farm tasks, better wages, and potential land ownership. It says youth should avoid town clerk roles, as greater opportunities and independence await on the farm.
Editorial notes mark one year under fair competition codes, highlighting the bituminous coal industry as a model. The code unified 30 codes into one, lifted production by 60 percent from 1933 lows, set fair wages, and established an internal labor adjustment system, while broader business remained subdued and prices rose to 78.5 on the living cost index.
Major business rumors say the President is reorganizing the NRA to focus on wage, hour and workplace controls. Reports claim price fixing will be abolished and codes reduced, with section 7 A rewritten to ease labor tensions. NRA chief Hugh S Johnson resigned. policy shifts follow after November elections.
With cooler weather oyster sales resume as producers seek to meet state health rules. Chief A L Sullivan outlines certification, inspection, and sanitation requirements for shocked and canned oysters, urging purchases from certified firms to ensure safety and supply stability after a weak previous season.
Citizens from Southern Caroline travel to town for business. Child Raymond Beauchamp injured on a street crossing. Herman Cade buys a florist business in Cairo Illinois after working in Greensburg Pennsylvania. Prohibition meeting at Parker's Hall in Denton organized by Rev Elderdice with James Thawley presiding. Wilbur Jacobs offers bargains on Majestic washing machines wringers oil cans and jars. Clerk of the Court Thomas Day narrowly avoids a fatal auto accident near Denton bridge. Elmer Deen and Gertrude Crossan wed in Baltimore and plan to live in Denton. Chalmers Brumbaugh admitted to practice in Maryland courts. Ernest Cook and daughter visit Easton. Miss Elsie Cook seen at school nearby. Edwin Mowbray to go to Porto Rico for Y M C A work. Charles Nottle to Cuba. Mary Jarrell and Louise Gray enroll at Washington College Chester town. Jennie Stafford visits Huntingdon. Rev. Carroll Maddox returns home from hospital with family. Barratt's Chapel hosts 129th anniversary with Dr Stephen J Hebern preaching. Raleigh & Son plan steam laundry plant at railroad depot serving Denton Greensboro Ridgely Hillsboro Queen Anne. Laundry aims to ease housework offering at-home ironing optional. County Commissioners appoint a ditch commission for land along Vipers Branch Twiford and Kinder properties. Maryland census districts set. five districts created with First District covering nine counties and population 164,004. Local enumerator roles anticipated.
Used Farmall tractor with 15 30 and plows disc cultivators advertised by R H Stafford Burrsville Maryland as bargains for farm and home needs.
Slats diary entries recount a week of family banter and small incidents. Edgy humor labels Ant Emmy and Jenny Cole while noting Pa’s fatigue and Ma’s practical reproofs. The diary reflects rural domestic life with quirky wordplay and playful mispronunciations.
Williston notes mark Mrs Jennie Crane’s birthday with a late evening visit by friends and a spread of ice cream and cake. Other social visits include Mr and Mrs A R Neal and daughter Dorothy, Denton and Federalsburg families, and youngsters Lennon and Bobby Wright staying with grandparents C E Rice. Grace Gelletty visited Christine McNeal in Denton.
Among those from away at Harry K. Tubbs funeral last Saturday afternoon were Miss Jennie Tubbs Mrs J F Smith and Mrs Wm R Trippe of Baltimore the Reverend and Mrs Adkins Mrs Alex Sedgwick and Mrs Ernest Fields of Seaford Del. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal Church has set Thursday October 26 for its annual supper.
A promotional piece argues that newspaper advertising yields quick action and high returns. It stresses that competition is fierce and that every business must advertise to gain and retain customers. It cites well lit stores and visibility as key factors in attracting buyers.
The excerpt warns against arguing over trifles and prying into others affairs. It questions gossip about the preacher's wife dress, Mrs Sparks purchases, or Mrs Green's bank visits and urges not to spread untrue rumors. It condemns repeating scandals as deserving punishment and notes heaven will surprise those who never attended church.
The American Boy Youths Companion cuts annual price from 2.00 to 1.00 and a three year plan from 3.50 to 2.00. Editor Griffith Ogden Ellis promises editorial quality remains unchanged. Subscriptions to The American Boy, Detroit address, begin with the issue chosen.
Miss Mary Pably of Henderson has spent two and a half months at Bradley Beach New Jersey and has returned to Irvington New Jersey where she is working.
Public sale of a 12 600 square foot lot in Harmony Caroline county to the highest bidder. Held at the courthouse door Denton Maryland on October 23 1934 between 2 and 4 pm. Property traced from Elizabeth Todd and Francis Todd to Betle Dean and finally devised to the trustee under Isabelle Dean will.
The improvements include a six room dwelling, barn, meat house, wood house, and other outbuildings in good repair. Prospective buyers are invited to inspect. One-half cash on sale day, balance in two equal installments at six and twelve months with interest. Trustee W Brewster Deen to secure payments. or buyer may pay all cash. Title papers at purchaser’s expense.
Beginning at 1 o clock the real estate includes forty eight lots shown on a plot titled Subdivision of the G. Lacy Butler Land now on exhibition in the law office of W Brewster Deen Thirteen Lots fronting on State Road with frontage 60 to 55 feet and depth 180 feet to an alley All lots front on the State Road or on avenues on the plat The lots are suitable for suburban homes and must be seen to be appreciated Prospective purchasers are invited to view the plat on exhibition"}
Executor of Caroline county deceased offers public sale of land in Caroline county Maryland in the Eighth Election District. Sale takes place at the Court House Door in Denton between 2 and 4 pm with the property described from Fowling Creek Millis to the Charles Noward Farm and bounded by Controversy and Daniel Lambden tracts, as recorded in 1864 land records and 19th century will books.
Improvements include a 7 room dwelling in fair repair a barn a corn crib and other necessary outbuildings. Property well located suited for wheat corn tomatoes and general farming. Terms: one third cash day of sale balance in two equal installments six and twelve months. Interest on deferred payments from sale date. Title at purchaser expense. Executor Isabelle Dean deceased. James Temple, Auctioneer.
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