Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-28
DEL-MAR-:V|AP PRESS
MOVES TO DEVELOP
PEN|NSULA'S TRADE
Association Will Issue Miniature
Newspaper Giving Information
of Value to Advertisers.
ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT

The annual meeting OF the Del Marvin
Press Association az Hotel du PJnt a'ur
dav was a success In more ways
than one. II was not merely a brinsn.s
together of the newspaI er men OF th'
Peninsula for closer acqui { nee and
larger measure of cooperation along buSi
ness lines, but the action taken l. certain
TO be productive of eXceliedt results
towsrd making the associath n stronger.
and aole to WELD a more potent influence
on the Peninsula, not merely torthe good
of publishing business, but for the gooo
of the Peninsula generally. I he fact that
Saturdays meeting was better ATTENDED.
than any OF the previous sessions is IN
itself evidence of the development OF the
organization.
Various subjects Of interest only TO the
publishers present were discussed IN
general way, most every member partici-
pating, and out of the general discusSi
it was agreed that much real good Is GER
tain to result. The one tlg concrete plan
decided upon was a publication IN the form
OF booklet or IN miniature newspaper,
telling the advantages and opportunities
for trade on the Peninsula. A committee
consisting of George Carter, Everett L.
Johnson. S. L. Shannahan and William
F. Metten will prepare statistics and gath
eY information of a general nature. which
will be published in form suggested. This
publication will give definite and authori-
tative information as TO the Del-MT-Nia
Peninsula and the opportunities IT offers
for business. Members Of the ASSOCIATION
will supplement this general information
with facts and figures regarding their own
particular medium and the territory which
II covers, and will send Same broadcast TO
general advertisers, advertising agencies
and business concerns which may IN any
WAY be interested in trade development.
IL is believed that this plan will be pro-
ductive OF splendid results and members
nf the association pledged hearty sup
port in carving il out II is entirely prac-
tical and along cooperative lines. and
viii not only be Of advantage 10 the news
papers represented in the association, but
TO the Peninsula rs a whole.
MARYLAND MAN CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
A very pleasant feature Of the meeting
was the evidence OF good viii between tho
Delaware and Maryland publishers, and
the result was that $ f. Shannahan Of
The Easton Star-Democrat was chosen
10 succeed Thomas I Dunn of the Dover
Index as president. Mr. Shannahan spoke
of this good fellowship in thanking the
@srpCiIflOu NOT tffC lpItDf W bt4l1% OH'Stal
president and promised that he would give
The best be had for its success the coming
wear.
Mr. Dunn, the retiring president, ex-
pre sad his pleasure in giving way To 3
publisher from across the line. Fred q.
Tsilton Of the Chcstertown Kent News Is
i member OF the executive committee oi
three. the others being Col Theodore
Townsend Of the Milford Chronicle and
Everett johnson of the Newark Post.
George Carter Of this city was chosen
vlcc-nresident, and William i. Mctten,
who has been secretary and treasurer of
the association since its organization
vas reelected for the ensuing year.
President Shannahan suggested that
the association visit Easton for the fall
meeting. which will probably be in Oc-
tober. In addition 10 publishing the Star
Democrat Mir. Shannahan has q farm
nearby with shore front. which, accord
ing 10 some OF his friends has one Of the
prize oyster beds along the Eastern Shore.
Members Of the association hope to get IN
close touch with those oyster beds n Oc-
tober.
The association decided TO hold four
meetings in each year hereafter-annual
meeting In Wilmington during January,
one quarterly meeting IN rural delaware
and TWO quarterly meetings on the Last
ern Shore OF Maryland.
Secretary Aictten was instructed TO
write to Manager Louis Allemann OF The
Playhouse and Manager Ernest ). Tate
OF the Hotel du Pont, thanking them for
courtosies extended TO the association.
George Carter gave notice of proposed
amendment to the bylaws, providing for
increased Eastern Shore OF Maryland
representation on the executive com
mIttee.
". c. Nesbit. Frederick h Reybold,
Joseph 2. Wilkins and Jacob Enders were
elected members OF the association.
WIRE WILSON OF LOYALTY.
Immediately after the business session,
luncheon was served in Parlor A
There were twenty-five present, with
President Shannahan at the head of the
table just as the last course was served
and while Nir Shannahan was announcing
one OF the speakers, the strains of the
Star Spangled Banner tioated up from
The Playhouse Orchestra. announcing the
curtain on Leave II 70 Jane. which was
being played Instantly every man arose
and there MAS perfect silence until the last
echo Of the national anthem fioated away
Everett Johnson publisher OF the New
ark Post, and secretary Of State. told how
the newspapers could serve their State
and country in the present crisis, and wa
followed by David Snellenburg luncheon
guest and an honorary member Of the
association, who gave an excellent talk
along the same lines. at the same time c>
pressing spirit OF optimism as TO the fl
iure and suggestion that the good iniueD.
of the newspa pers of this country !,
almost as necessary 20 the success 0:
war as men in the fighting front.
Some one made motion that the Is.
clation extend 70 President Wilson i pled.
Of loyalty and support at this time an.
every nau present arose in approva
The secretary IS instructed to send such &
telegram I'd the President
After the luncheon many Of the members
vent 70 The Playhouse, occupying q box
as the guests OF Manager ADemann.
those who did not attend the matinee
were guests at the evening performance.