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Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
TOMATO GROWERS HOLD FIRM
Cooperation and Contract Prices Are
Discussed at Several Gatherings

Three meetings of tomato growers
We're held in various sections of Kent
county in the last week Wednesday
night the cooperative method of
marketing and canning tomatoes was
held at the home of f. B. Arnold,
BrenfOrd. Mr.. Arnold is owner and
operator of a large packing plant at
that place He offered to turn over
his factory to the farmers organiza-
tion in return for II per cent of the
gross sales. His plan was taken un-
der consideration. The next evening
the cooperative association at Wyom-
ing convened in the offices of the
Farmers Packing Company where the
centralized bed plan of growing to-
matoes was discussed, as was also the
proposal to purchase early plants. The
farmers at Wyoming have been or
ganized under the cooperative plan
for two years. Members of the East
Dover Tomato Growers Association
are still holding out for 35 cents a
basket for their tomatoes. A second
time they have refused acceptance of
a contract price of 80 cents a bas-
ket made them by the cannery own
erS.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
MEETING OF SMYRNA GRANGE
Western Clover Urged Trial in Del
aware in Address by w. NJ. Roe

aware IN Address by w. NJ. Roe
The regular meeting of Smyrna
Grange, No. 21, was held Saturday af-
tenoOn and was we'll attended. The
most interesting feature of the meet
ing was a discussion led by William
NJ. Roe as to the advisablility of rails
ing crops of the Western sweet Glow
er which is a valuable pasture in soem
localities. A number of members
took part in the discussion and it was
decided by a number of farmers to ex-
pertinent with this clover as the pres
ent crop of red clover is not satisfac-
tory. Two new members were admit
ted on demit cards from Bethel
Grange, No.1814. Westmoreland cOun-
ty, Pa. They are Mrs. Frank Morri-
son and her daughter, Helen, who
have recently moved from Pennsyl-
vania to "The Big Oak Farm" near
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
CHARLES J. HARRIS PROMOTED

Leaves Smyrna Next Month to Take
Better Position at ChestertOwn, Md.
Because of the excellent record
made by Charles ]. Harris as an
agent of the Prudential Insurance
Company of America, at Smyrna, he
has been promoted to the rank of as
sistant superintendent and assigned
to duty at ChestertOwn, Md. Mr..
Harris joined the Prudential in 1909.
His promotion takes effect April 5.
The removal of Mr.. Harris and his
estimable family, is deeply regretted
by Smyrna friends, all of whom wish
him continued success in his new field
of labor. While Mr.. Harris will take
hold next month, his family will not
move to Chestertown until after the
school term. His oldest child, Miss
Evelyn Harris, teaches at Blackbird.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
NO FUND AUTHORIZED TO FIGHT
JAPANESE BEETLE IN DELAWARE
BUDGET COMMITTEE TURNS DO
REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION
May Be Brought Before Legislature
Without Committees Recommends
tiOn-VigOrOurs Campaign Need Up

At a meeting of the budget commit
tee, Friday, after considerable debate,
the committee voted to 5 not to al
low an appropriation for a campaign
against the japanese beetle. There
had been an item of $4,000 set up in
the tentative budget for each of the
next two years for this purpose, it
being proposed to use much of it in
inspection work inthe event of a quar-
antine being placed against Delaware
produce and fruits. Through such a
quarantine, it is claimed, produce or
fruits could not get through unless in
spected. Those voting not to allow
the appropriation were: Chairman
Drexler, Representative Deputy, Sc
bold, Latchum and Pardee, and Sen
ator Simonton. Senator Kramer was
absent, which made six a majority of
the committee. Senator Mcdowell
made a fight to have the $4,000 ap-
propriated. He argued that in case of
a quarantine it would mean a serious
situation for Delaware growers of
was made to have the produce inspect
ed, so that it could be shipped. Sen
atOr SimontOn took the stand that
only a few Japanese beetles have
been found in Delaware. Chairman
Drexler said the experts claim that
should the bugs get into Delaware
they could not be stopped anyway
Senator Mcdowell told Chairman
/ Drexler that he wished the matter
could be placed in his (DreXlers)
hands and he then be held responsible
for what might happen. Senator
SimOnton suggested that it would be
better to appropriate money to eradi-
cate the poato bugs, claiming they dc
more damage in Delaware than the
Japanese beetles. Senator Hardesty
moved that the appropriation be made
$4,000 a year for two years. Senator
Mcdowell said if that was all thai
was to be appropriated it just NIGH
as we'll be nothing. A motion wa!
then made to amend Senator Hardes
ty's motion by disallOwing any appro
priation and this got favorable vote
as stated. Now there is a move t
bring this important matter befor
the Legislature direct. Dean Charlie
A. McCue of the Agricultural Depart
ment of the University of Delawar
was before the committee. The sur
of $4,000 had been asked for this de
partment and the committee cut it t
S1S,500.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
SMYRNA DELEGATIONS OFF TO
CONFERENCE IN WILMINGTON
REV. JOHN ]. BUNTING AND
L. NJ. PRICE ARE DELEGATES
As Far As is Known Rev. Mr.. Bunting
Expects To Be Sent Back To Smyr-
ma Where He Has Been Invited

ma Where He Has Been Invited
Rev. John J. Bunting, pastor of AS
bury NJ. E. Church, in his official
capacity of ministerial delegate and
Mr.. Lewis NJ. Price as lay delegate,
have left for the Annual Session of
Wilmington Conference which con-
vened at McCabe Methodist Episcopal
Church in Wilmington this morning.
Rev. w. Z. Matthews, of this town,
member of the Conference is also
attending. Bishop Wilbur Thirkield,
of chattanooga, Tenn, is presiding
and an interesting session is in pro-
gress. No changes are expected to
take place in Smyrna and vicinity,
though the uncertainty of last moment
shifts is never ended until the Bishop
reads out his appointments. Rev. Mr..
Bunting was talked of for the pas
toral of McCabe Church which pays a
thousand dollars more than Smyrna,
but the Official Board of that Church
ended the gossip by extending a call
to Rev. w. E. Harrison, a Baltimore
minister, pastor of Madison Avenue
Church, that city. Mr.. Bunting so
far as he knows expects to come back
to Smyrna, having accepted the invi-
tation of the Official Board of Asbury
at the second quartely conference held
last year. Last night a reception
was given the Methodist delegation
and visitors at McCabe Church at
which Pierre S. dupont made the chief
address, declaring it the duty of the
Public Schools, in some way to teach
religion. Other speakers were Henry
P. Scott, Rev. Adam Stengle, Cover
nor Robert P. Robinson, Pierre S. du-
POnt, Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield
Mayor G.. w. X. Forrest and Rev. F.
C. MacSOrley. The ceremonies were
presided over by Rev. Adam Stengle
veteran Methodist, former pastor OF
Asbury NJ. E. Church, Smyrna, and
who since the illness of Rev. Poor
has been acting as pastor Of McCabe
Church.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
TO AMEND AUTO LIGHT LAW
Would Have Officer Warn for First
Offense Then Fine $1.OO to $500

Senator Mcdowell called up and the
Senate passed without opposition
bill making some changes in the eX-
isting law relative to the lights on
automobiles. He explained the meas
ure has the support of the State High
way Department and of the Delaware
Safety Council. The present law pro
vides a fine of from SO to S25 for
defective lights on cars. Senator Nc
DOwell said drivers are frequently
found by the police with machines
carrying defective lights and when
they are taken before a magistrate
some of them are fined the minimum
and some are not fined at all. This
bill provides that for the first oifenSe
the police officer shall accompany or
direct the driver to the nearest garage
to have the lights on his car fixed.
The policeman then notes on the
owners license card that the holder
has been guilty of violating the law.
For the second Offense the owner is
subject to a fine of from 81 to $5.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector. An
nOunce Services and a "Quiet Day"
There will be the usual Wednesday
evening services at half past seven
followed by a meditation. Choir will
practice Easter music after the ser
vice. Tomorrow, Thursday afternoon
at quarter past four evensong with
an address. On Friday of this week,
the Rev. r. B. Matthews, D. D., Rec
tor of St. Thomas Church, Newark,
will conduct "Quiet Day" for the
women of Kent County. At 1870 a.
M, there will be a Celebration of the
Holy Communion, followed by Devo-
tions. A light luncheon will be serv-
ed in the Parish House at noon, and
other DevotiOns will follow. Sunday,
being a fifth Sunday, there will be
Holy Communion at 7.30 am; Church
School at 1000 a. M; Morning Prayer
Litany and sermon at 11.OO a. M;
Evensong with Sermon by the Rev.
BENZ. F. Thompson, of Dover, at 7.30
p. m.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
WHOLE NO. 367S
8TH GRADE AT CENTURY CLUB
Miss Anna Beckett's Children Furnish
Delightful Program at Club Meet
ing Friday-Prizes Are Awarded

The Smyrna Century Club held its
regular meeting Friday, March goth,
Mrs. James P Hoffecker, chairman
of Literature, had charge. The pro-
gram was under the direction of Miss
Anna Beckett and the Eighth Grade
Of the Smyrna High School. The
scholars took complete charge of the
program which is as follows: Presi-
dents Greeting, Dorothy Riggs; Min
utes, Preston POore; Psalm 121 and
AcrOstic Trust; Flag Salute; Speech
es-Team Work, Frank Greenwell;
Health, Olivia Maree; Workmanship,
Helen Hudson; Truth, Dorothy Riggs;
Violin Solo by Beulah Truitt, Beatrice
Cole at piano; Self-reliance, Cummins
Speakman; Good Workmanship, Char
les Harris; SpOrtsmanship, Helen Nir-
din; Jokes, Roland Smith; Reliability,
Lora Solomon; SpOrtsmanship, Henry
Shapley; Loyalty, Beulah Taylor;
Duty Franklin Stats; Song by school.
Two prizes were donated by the
Smyrna Century Club and one by a
private individual for the speeches.
The awards were as follows: 1st prize
Franklin Staats; I'd prize, Helen Hud-
son, and 3rd prize, Dorothy Riggs.
The program for next Friday, March
9th, promises to be most interesting.
Mrs. Clarence Fraim, President Of
Delaware State Federation, and Mrs.
Harlan NJ. Waller, General Federation
Director, will be here and make ad-
dresses. A musical recitation, "The
Happy Prince" by Mrs. L. NJ. Price,
will be a feature of the program.
During the social hour that follows,
tea will be served.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
JURORS DRAWN FOR COURT
To Serve at Superior and General Ses-
siOns, Beginning April 20

To Serve at Superior and General Ses-
siOns, Beginning April 20
Jury Commissioners Hopkins and
Hope yesterday, drew the following
panel of petit jurors for the Superior
Court of General Sessions for Kent
county, cOnvening April 20: First
Representative district-Gilbert Pratt,
John Vane, Harry P. Shapley; Second,
John NJ. Roe, C. Herman Garrison,
Harry 7. Smith, Joseph 7. Vance;
Third-JOhn N. Cook, George H.ShOrt
George NJ. Ross, Sr.; Fourth-JOhn
GOmery, Jacob Ross, Walter l.. Bar
Der, Frank COwen; Fifth-Thomas G.
Cook, Frank L. Mckee, Harvey Far
row, Elmer f. Benson; SiXth-Ralph
Cooper, Walter Harvey, Odeth Brown;
Seventh-Clarence f. Abbott, Cove S.
Gooden, George B. Kersey, Frank C..
Bancroft; Eighth-RObert ]. Russell
Frederick A. Hubbard, George Spayed
Thomas B. Draper; Ninth-Waiter
Paskey, Jr., William Flemming, How
ard Hopkins, Frank CoulbOun; Tenth
- J. Burton Counselman, Harry
Thompson, Albert Webb.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
CHARLES TURNER IN ACCIDENT
Former Smyrnian Thrown Out of
Truck-Saves Child from Glass Cuts

Former Smyrnian Thrown Out of
Child from Glass Cuts
Charles Turner of Dover, son of
EnOch Turner of Smyrna delivery
agent for a Philadelphia bakery, while
on his way to Dover Tuesday evening
of last week, with a loaded truck, OBJ
served just south of Smyrna, near the
"Big Oak" a school bus filled with
children, coming out of Brenford road,
the bus driving on the wrong side of
the road. Having either to collide
with the bus or pull aside, he took
the latter course and in doing so, ran
into an abutment, turning over the
truck and its contents. His sister-in-
law, Mrs. Myrtle Dresner was riding
with him and with her a small child
which she was holding in her lap. Mr..
Turner, as the truck was going over,
held his hand in front of the baby's
face, to prevent the glass from the
windshield striking the child, and in
so doing, received serious cuts on his
hand from the broken glass, as we'll
as severe bruises. Mrs. Dresner
also received cuts and bruises. The
body of the truck was completely de-
molished.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
CURRENT EVENTS CLASS MEETS
Interesting Program Given at Home
of Miss Agnes Cummins, Thursday

Interesting Program Given at Home
of Miss Agnes Cummins, Thursday
The first of a series of Current
Events meetings was held at the
home of Miss J. Agnes Cummins on
Main Street, Thursday night. The
principal feature of entertainment
was a reading of Bernard Shaw's St.
Joan of Mrs. Z. w. Dawson. Mrs.
Dawson wha has a charming person
ality began with a short historical
preface of her own. Then followed
the play which was read in such a
pleasing and dramatic manner that
the scenes were very vivid and i'm
pressive. During an interval of the
play, Rev. Thomas Getz Hill sang the
popular war song, Joan of Are Miss
Roberta Collins played a piano solo.
These meetings which are also pleas
ant informal affairs are given under
the auspices of the Church Aid and
Rectory Society of St. Peters Church.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
DIME SOCIAL EARNS OVER $186
Mrs. William FOrtner Entertain Mem
bers of Blackbird EpwOrth League


Blackbird, March 24-Mrs. William
FOrtner delightfully."- entertained the
members and friends of Blackbird Ep-
worth League at a dime social at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Fortner
on March 20. A very interesting pro-
gram was rendered after which the
forty-nine members having dimes
(which Mrs. FOrtner so kindly gave
to the work Of the MASTERY, was called
in, each one having a dime telling in
what way they made their money
from which one hundred and eighty
six dollars and seventy-seven cents
was turned over to the secretary of
Blackbird M. f. Church, after which
the hostess invited all to the dining
room where a bountiful supper was
served consisting of chicken salad,
cold boiled ham, Maryland biscuits,
rolls, pickles, jelly, butter, salted nuts,
mints, coffee. The evening was spent
with music and singing. At a late
hour the guests departed thanking
Mrs. Fortner for lovely time and
wishing her as much success at an
other dime social. Much credit is due
Mrs. Fortner as we'll as the members
and misunderstanding.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
DELAWARE'S WHIPPING POST

Effort to Abolish 1t Again Fails, Ma
jOrity of Lawmakers Seeing its Good
While it was notable that the House
failed to pass a single measure dur
ing the entire session Monday, Speak
er Downward's bill to abolish the
whipping post, which has been in
committee for the past several weeks,
was reported out from the Crimes
and Punishment Committee with an
unfavorable recommendation. The az
tempts to abolish the whipping post
is matter of history in Delaware
legislative halls and at each succeed
ing session of the General Assembly
an effort is futilely made to place a
bill of this nature on the calendar.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
PARENT TEACHERS MEETING
rams Made for Greatest Meeting in
me History of State Organization

Rams Made for Greatest Meeting in
ne History of State Organization
Inc state convention, to be held in
.e Dover Opera House on Saturday,
Apnl 10, is topic of absorbing in
sies in Parent-Teacher circles this
I'a'n throughout Delaware. The oc-
4Aon promises to exceed in interest
ven tne convention Of last year which
"a attended by about eighteen hun
Ieo people. The program, announc-
IN letters to presidents of associa-
-olS throughout the state, is filled
ia interest from the first moment at
" ~ o'clock to the close at four thirty.
-.s' Robert (. Lewis, of Dover, the
,e'e president, will preside at all
l'''lngs. The main address of the
r., =! Will be delivered by DR.. S. C.
lEnell Of Richmond, former presi-
.'' ol the University of Delaware.
!. .e program begins with registration
uelegates at 8 a. m. The formal
inihg session which opens at 10
,'. luck will include the roll call of the
'eSCla0ons, the awarding of banners
n rOSe Which have met certain speci-
= requirements during the yearand
a',ractIve pins to teachers who
~. ~ Oeen conspicuously successful in
- r,.ullunlty organization work. Lunch
VIII VIII be served from twelve until
'urIy IN the attractive new dining
4. ~ which seats three hundred. For
rn entertainment Of the guests there
Hor. oe an organ recital in the Opera
s,' s.ae al o'clock. The regular af-
,g.O9i ,aO1a session will open with the
nI,.ili lung Of prizes for the best songs
aso,.ed a',y'ed IN the Prize Song Contest
NJ l.ced ~ last January, and the sing
~. VI these songs by the convention
M. 'ne leadership of William p
ns...' n,3' u Wilmington. There will bC
aJlgs from state officials and tn,
~ ~ Dy DR.. Mitchell. Association
p,.o ,uer to be rated as having "1OC
s,vaa.. 1sa. delegations" must send to tn,
h, ,,s.l'lon, as delegates, their presi
en ,..1 I'M one representative for ever!
So1. 1p1'u-up members as they ar,
as, - o., On the books of the state treas
ssr ne convention is planned how
y, the inspiration Of all PIT
d g..Oers g..llOers who, with their friends
a sg g urged to attend and max
sor. srr'nerng the greatest in PIT
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
John w. Dyer, of Dover, a Civil War
Veteran, Passes Away and is Bur-
ried With Full Military HOnOrs

John w. Dyer, aged so years, a
Civil War vteran of the Third Della
ware Regiment, Volunteers, died at
his home in Dover, Thursday, after
an illness of several days. He served
three years and IA days after enlist
ing. He enlisted when but II years
of age, running away from home for
the purpose. Mr.. Dyer was left an
orphan at two years of age, living
with others than his own blood rela-
tiOns. He is survived by a widow, his
second wife. Funeral services were
held Monday in the First Baptist
Church of Dover, in charge of Rev.
Charles A. Walker, D. D., pastor of
the church, assisted by Rev. w. F.
Stewart of Viola. Interment was made
at Bethel cemetery, near CheswOld.
A firing squad from Co. G, of Dover,
under command of Lieutenant McWil-
liams, who also acted as pallbearers
performed the military honOrs, while
Bugler Baxter gave the taps.
Native Smyrnian Dies in Wilmington
Horace B. Harrison died Thursday
night in Wilmington from a nervous
breakdown. Mr.. Harrison was well
known in musical circles throughout
the State and entertained many audi
| ences with his fine baritone voice. For
the past nineteen years he had been
director of the choir of Christ P. E.
U Z TraHn ton klsar.r sT~ov1
/ also had been associated with many
other choirs of Wilmington, among
them Trinity and St. Andrews P. Z.
churches. He was a popular soloist
at many Masonic affairs. Mr.. Harri-
son had also taken part in many Op-
cratic presentations in Wilmington.
Mr.. Harrison was born in Smyrna a
son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Harrison. He went to Wilmington
when a young man, and subsequently
became associated with Reese anC
Brothers in the stove business at Az
King street. Surviving Mr.. Harrison
is his wife. They lived at 715 Adams
street. Mr.. Harrison was a member
of Lafayette Lodge, No. IA, A. F. anC
A. NJ, of Hope Lodge, No. q, I. o
o. F. and of the A. o. L. w.
Harry Hilyard Dies in MiddletOwn
Harry H. Hilyard of Middletown
who has been at jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, for several months, dieC
at the hospital on Saturday. The bod.
was brought to Middletown Monda!
on the noon train and funeral service
held in the NJ. E. Church at 2 O'Clock
in charge of the Rev. E. w. Mellow
ell. Interment was made in Fores
cemetery, near Middletown.
Smyrna times., 1925-03-25
1lFFPRISONERS BREAK DOVER
.IIIBI SAVING WINDOW BARS
,rp OTICK GETAWAY AT AN
H,nIy % HOUR FRIDAY MORNING
Las Mitchell, Al Pierce and Chic
@.Gdav at Large-Believed to
~ Have Had Outside Assistance

ioa delivery at the Kent county
,,r at Dover at an early hour Fri
\. ,'r morning, after full investigation
Sheriff Howard Wix and his dep
as well other police officers,
,..rs =. every Indication of outside help,
N as TO the saving of the bars of
1. hack window from which the es-
~ was made, as well as the spirit
!, of the three prisoners away in an
.somobile after they squirmed thru
y small opening made by the sew
.s5ee of the bars and under the
Jaw iron cage protecting the win
br These evidently had been pried
NJ, from the outside and found
rnDDed back sufficiently to allow the
,rage of mans body. The es-
r,d prisoners include Charlie Mitch
Il white, awaiting trial for larceny
~mtted at Camden, Del, some
usss ago; AL Pierce, white, await
n trial for boOtlegging, "Chic" HOl-
Fbr. negro, awaiting trial for boot
szng, he having been apprehended
Mn last Monday by Chief of Police
lane and lodged in pail after a des-
wl.e struggle. Both Pierce and
hIday were known t ohave quite a
gn Of money with them. Escape was
mie by saving two bars in one of
4, two lower windows of the jail,
IA Of which had been tampered with
hre and repaired. The tools of an
mgt were used, it further evidenced
81 the clever way in which they were
aFed, being as complete a job as if
lone by a professional machinist
With the bars cut, and help from the
utside holding the iron screen back
B was comparatively easy for the es-
ape Just when the escape was made
s not known to the sheriff who heard
l0hing during Thursday night OIL
early Friday morning to attract his
attention, the only trace being that Of
. resident on State street, several
andTed yards away, who was up dur
ing the early hours of the morning
and claims to have heard saving anC
The racing of an automobile from the
street back of the Jail between three
and five o'clock. Mitchell, who ha
agpeared since his arrest some thre,
Feeks ago as a "man of mystery" i
Believed by the authorities to be al
Gd offender, as it has been learne'
nom one Of the prisoners that he ha'
1oken Jail in another part of tn
country Holiday has also serve
pI sentences. As soon as tn eescap
vas detected by Sheriff Wix, tele
laoae and telegraph wires were KEEP
asy. Up to yesterday no clue to tn
aSy' Up to this morning no clue
ne men was found.