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Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
WHOLE NO. 3719
CHARACTER COURSE IN SCHOOL
State School Officials VIII Make Plans
for Such Course at Meeting
to BE Held on January I9

State school officials have given their
approval to the establishment of a
course in character building in the
rural high schools Of the state, mod
eied along the lines of the plan in
operation at Lewes and Wilmington
A definite plan which may be used
generally, will be drafted at a meet
ing in the Newark high school on
Tuesday, January 10. All superinten-
dents and principals have been invited
to this meeting by Prof. John Shilling
assistant in charge Of high schools.
who is directing plans for the new
course. Milton Fairchild, chairman of
the Character Education Institution
Of Washington, D. c., Will then speak
at length on the project. He will be
followed by FIVE addresses bv princi-
pals of State high schools. in which
some particular feature Of the subject
will be explained. These speakers
and their topics comprise "Good
Sportsmanship," H. f. Stahl; 10y
atty" Andrew J. Peters; Scientific
Methods" Robert f. Shilling; DE
pendabiity," Ira S. Brinton; "Obedi-
ence to Duty Clarence a. Short. At
ter lunch the conference VIII hear ad-
dltiOnaI details of the subject, com
pnsing the following addresses: Nor
al Courage" Gilbert Nickel; "Clean
Living, Ethel B. Gibson; "Industry.''
J. Emory Chapman; Fairness" D. A.
Petry. Howard n. Lewis, the newly
appointed field agent of the Delaware
lnterscholastic Athletic Association
and Prof. Shilling, who is responsible
for the movement being taken up bv
the high schools, will make addresses.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
GREETINGS TO STATE FIREyIEN
Each Company Gets a Credit of Fiftv
Votes in Company Popularity Con-
test from Nathan Miller, Wilmington

Nathan Miller, president of the
Miller Bros. Co., of Wilmington, Mon
day, forwarded New Years greetings
In the form of personal letters to
each of the 35 fire companies of this
state associated with the Delaware
State Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
tiOn. Each letter contained a credit
of 90 votes for each company in the
firemen's popularity contest being
held by the Good VIII Fire Company
Of New Castle. In extending the sea
sons greetings to the fremen, Mr..
Miller also placed his approval on the
activities of the Good Will Fire Com
pany, who will entertain the state
tlremen at their annual convention in
New Castle on July IA. Mr. Miller
is an officer of the New Castle-Penns-
vile Ferry Company and has ALWAYS
taken an active interest in civic mat
ters affecting Wilmington and New
Castle as well as the state in general
The credlting of so votes to the stand
ing of each of the fire companies of
Delaware by one of the leading busi-
ness men of Delaware in the popular
lty contest, in which fire chiefs auto
mobiles will be donated. one To the
most popular fire company in each
county, is encouraging to the fremen
IN the contest, especially those of the
smaller communities. 1t is expected
that other Wilmington dealers who
have developed a statewide trade will
follow the lead set by the Miller Bros.
Co. Several days ago, a member of
one of the dOwn-state fire companies
While in Philadelphia referred to the
contest in conversation with mi
form dealer of the Quaker CITY and
the dealer at once pledged himself to
support the fire company in the con-
test. The blank ballots to be used in
the contest were sent out bv mail bv
James V. Campbell, chief of the Good
VIII Fire Company of New Castle.
These blanks will be distributed
the fremen of the state and
all returns are to be made to the con-
test committee of the Good VIII Fire
Company Of New Castle. All votes
obtained within the city of Whining
ton will be distributed equally among
the fire companies of the state, unless
the voter designates what fire com
pany shall receive his votes. The fire
chiefs machines will be awarded at
the close Of the convention program
At New Castle, the cars being pre-
'ented to those three companies hay
ng secured the highest number of .
'otes based on the estimated popula-
ion of the towns or district in which
hey are located.
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TWO GOLDEN WEDDING EVENTS
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heldmyer, Odessa
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Carris. Dover

Mr.. and Mrs. John Heldmyer, Odessa
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Carris, Dover
Mr.. and Mrs. John Heldmyer, Sr.,
celebrated their golden wedding an
niversary at their home in Odessa on
Monday evening. Among those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. John Held
myer, Jr., Mrs Annie Heldmyer, and
daughter Miss Marian Heldmyer,
Master Roland Heldmyer, of Middle
town, and Mr.. and Mrs. George Held
myer, of Odessa. The bride and
groom of a half century ago were the
recipitants of a purse of gold from
their children.-Mr. and Mrs. George
H. Cariss, of Dover, celebrated their
5Oth wedding anniversary, at Dover,
january l, with a family dinner. They
have three children and three grand
children. DR.. Walter Cariss, of Phil
adelphia is a son. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cariss attended the Philadelphia Cen
tennial in 1876 and heard General
Ulysses S. Grant, speak in closing the
Centennial.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
ROBBER LOOT CHADWICK HOME
State Detective Wharton Working on
Dover Robbery Case

The home of James Chadwick. q
farmer of near Dover. was entered
by thieves last Saturday night while
the members Of the family were shon-
ping in Dover. After thoroughly ran
sacking the house the thieves escanad
with wearing apparel and a small
amount of iewelry. The stolen goods
were valued at about $40. The thieves
exhibited much daring in perpetrating
the robbery and were apparently fam
mar with the movements of the Chad
wick family. They entered the homo
sometime between 6 and $50 o'clocl-
and worked leiSurely. Bureau and
cabinet drawers in each room were
ransacked and closets opened and
searched. The contents were throw,
on the floor and the thieves nickad
such articles as they wanted. leayino.
the others scattered abou the place
Included in the stolen goods were =
mans Overcoat, two suits of mems
clothing, a wOman's suit. several
shirts, hats and gloves. It is believed
the thieve were frightened away he
fore completing their work, as sev-
eral bundles of articles were left on
the hving-rOom floor. The robbery
was reported to State Detective
Dauphin Wharton. An investigation
made by Wharton disclosed that the
thieves had apparently had a KEY to
the home with which entrance was
gained through a side door.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
PROGRESSIVES WIN AT LEWES
Captain Collins Wins MayOrality Over
Man Who Held Office for % Years

With town improvements the para
mount issue and party politics appar-
emily forgotten, the municipal cleo
tiOn at Lewes Saturday developed a
startling upset when the count of the
ballots showed DIR. James c. Thomp-
son had been defeated for mayor by
Captain Willard H. Collins. CAPTAIN
Collins received 1O6 votes and DR..
Thompson 73. DIR. Thompson has
been mayor of Lewes for % years.
He has had competition at previous
elections but always managed to over
come it. His defeat Saturday is at
tributed to the fact that Captain Col
Inns was running on a platform that
had for its chief plank the develop
ment of the water front and the town
proper and residents there who see
great possibilities for Lewes are anx-
lous to have some one deeply inter
ested in this project at the head of
their city government. Irwin B B.Steele
and William +. Walsh were elected
town commissioners for terms of two
years each. Captain Collins until rec
emily commanded the steamship Ar
abic and he has sailed the seas for 81
years. When he returned to Lewes
to make his home Captain Collins be-
came interested in the development
of the place. He built the wharf from
which the new ferry line to Cape May
will run. He also built the Bayview
Inn and a number of bath houses.
The MayOr-elect was largely instru-
mental in forming the new ferry
company which is expected to mean
so much to Lewes and he was also
active in the reorganization of the
Lewes Board of Trade into the Lewes
Chamber of Commerce and was elect
ed president. He is firmly of the
opinion that Lewes can be developed
and improved, and has already done
much in that direction.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Restor An
nOunce Services for Week and Sunday
mere VIII be no service in St
refers Church this, Wednesday even
ing The OBard of Managers of the
Peninsula Summer School will meet
at the Rectory tomorrow, THURSDAY
beginning at half-past ten in the
morning. Service for next Sunday
January 10th, will be Holy Commun-
ION at 7.3O a. M; Church School at 10
a. M; Morning Prayer and Sermon at
II II a. M; EvenSong at 7.3O D. m.
Qmte Qa a number of the pledges for
1876 have not yet been turned in.
IT Is very important that they come
IN at once-let those who have been
negligent take notice.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
SMYRNA TEACHERS ENROLLED
Smyrna Has 1907 Membership in the
National Educational Association


National Educational Association
One hundred percent of the teach
ers Of the Special School District.
Smyrna, Delaware, are enrolled in the
National Education Association, ac-
cording to report received by Mr.. J.
w. Crabtree, secretary of the Asso-
citation, from Mr.. Harvey H. KENYON.
the superintendent of this Special
School District. In a letter to Mr..
Kenyon, acknowledging the report,
Mr. Crabtree says: eve are proud of
your one hundred percent membership
in the National Educational Associa-
tion. 1t means that your teachers
realize the necessity of Soidifying the
profession. You and your associates
are to be congratulated on this rec
ord. You will soon receive the GER
titicates granted by the Executive
Committee The National Education
Association was organized in 1857.
Through its efforts the United States
Bureau of Education was established.
1t has more than 100000 memebrs. 1t
IS the largest professional teachers
association in the world and the
greatest publisher of literature on ed
ucatiOn. Among the planks in its
platform of service are: (1) A compe-
tent teacher in every public school
position in the United States; (2)
such inducements to enter the profess
sion as will attract the most talented
men and women; (3) the establish
ment of Department of Education
with a Secretary in the Presidents
Cabinet; and (4) ratification of the
Constitutional Amendment authoriz-
ing Congress to regulate child labor.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
WE'D AND THEN SEEK FREEDOM
Bride Changes Mind In Five Minutes
After the Ceremony; Groom Willing

Bride Changes Mind In Five Minutes
After the Ceremony; Groom Willing
An unusual aftermath occurred at
ELl0tOn, Md, Monday, five minutes af-
ter a couple from New JERSEY had
been made man and wife. The girl.
said to be 18 years old, of Elmer, N.
j., accompanied by a man 26 years
old, of Asbury Park, N. j., received
marriage license and hied them
selves to the home of Rev. Ernest F..
Weaver, where the knot was tied
Five minutes after the ceremony was
concluded the girl timidly inquired of
the ceremony could not be annulled.
She was informed the ceremony was
binding. The groom, although satis-
fled with the outcome of the clone
ment, was willing to agree with the
desires Of his newly made wife and
said that if she wished to be free he
was willing to do what he could to
unite the knot. The couple repaired
to the Office of States ATTORNEY
Joshua Clayton where they made
known their plight, but received no
encouragement. The last seen of
them they were boarding a train for
home.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
MISS RUTH BURRIS A BRIDE

Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Malcolm
Burris, Weds Burton r. Raughley
Miss Ruth Burris, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. MalcOm Burris of near
Clayton, and Mr.. Burton r. Raughley,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Raughlev
of near Dover, were quietly married
at Dover at noon Saturday, January
second. They left Immediately bv
automobile for Wilmington where
they boarded a train for Baltimore
and Washington. After February first
Mr.. and Mrs. Raughley will reside ON
the farm of the grOom's father four
miles south of Dover.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
RECEPTION AT CENTURY CL1rB
Officers Receive on New Years Dav
and Guests Hear Musical Program

The meeting of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club for next Friday, January
8, will be Directors Day, An Omen
Forum" conducted by Mrs. F. F. Ey-
ans, followed by musical recitation
"Robert of Sicily" Longfellow) Miss
May Thompson, Mrs. Thomas Cover
dale at the piano. Last Friday the
club held its New Year reception. The
Club House was beautifully decorated
with greens and lighted candles. The
guests, 125 in number, were received
by the officers of the club. In the alb
sence of the president, Mrs. H. D.
Boyer presided, and extended the New
Year greeting. A recital was given
by Mrs. Constance Henry Killen and
her pupils of the Valentine Conserva-
tory Of Music of Wilmington, and was
thoroughly enjoyed by the audience
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
BOY THROWN FROM A HORSE
Dorsey B. kinnamOn, IA, Was Pain
fully Injured on Road near Dover

Dorsey B. Kinnamon, ii years Old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Kinnamon.
Of Pickering Road near Dover. a stu
dent at the Dover high school. was
seriously injured when he was thrown
from his horse near the entrance to
the hlnnamOn home last Saturday af-
ternoon. The boy was returning from
a ride with Edward Slaughter, a COM
panion. Slaughter had passed into
the grounds of the Kinnamon home
and Dorsey, following him, dismount-
ted to close the gate. Young Kinna-
mon climbed back in the saddle and
started to run the horse to overraL1e
hls chum. The saddle turned and the
boy was thrown some distance. strik-
ing a large stone in the roadway.
Slaughter ran ahead and notified Dor
sey's parents. The injured bow was
carried into the house and a physician
summoned. The boys injuries were
serious and he has been under the
observation Of 2 physician
since the accident. His condition YES
terday was reported as slightly i'm
proved.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
SERENADE AND SHOWER BRIDE

Mrs. J. Weston Smith, nee Miss Paul
inc Walker, of KentOn, Overwhelmed
kenton, Jan. 5.-A shower and SER
enade was given at the home of Mrs.
J. Dewey Crossley on Saturday even
ing, January End, in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Weston Smith. The bride re-
ceived many pretty and useful gifts.
1t being the brides twenty-ffth birth
day she was invited to the diningroom
where a surprise was awaiting her
which was a cake with as many light
ed candles as years. About seventy
tive were present. Music was render
ed and refreshments served. After a
pleasant evening the guests departed
wishing the bride and groom a long
and prosperous life.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
TWO WEDDINGS IN SMYRNA

Rev. W. E. Matthews Marries Two
Couples at His Home Over Weekend
Rev. w. E. Matthews, retired Meth
odist Minister, performed two we'd
dings at his home on west Commerce
street over the weekend. The first
was on Saturday afternoon at $50.
when ne united in marriage Miss En-
ma Bailey,daughter of William Bailey
OF Townsend, and Alfred Shane. son
OF Peter Shane, near Smyrna. The
second wedding took place Sunday
evening at eight o'clock when Miss
Mildred F. Collins, daughter of Mrs
Minnie Foraker, and G. Frank For
aker' both of near Smyrna, were mar
ried.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
WEDDING OF DOVER INTEREST
W. II. Thompson, Son of Rev. B. F..
Thompson, Rector Christ Church. Weds

-
Thompson, Rector Christ Church. Weds
A wedding of interest to Doverites
was that sOlemnized in Old Christ
Church, Philadelphia, Saturday nipbt
at Q o'clock, when William Hevl
Thompson, of Dover and Miss. Jane
Eleanor Brown, of Philadelphia. were
united in marriage, Rev. Benjamin F.
thompson, rector of Christ P. F.
Church, Dover, father of the groom.
officiating, assisted by Rev. James R,
L. Nisbett, vicar of Christ Church
Chapel, Philadelphia. Only the i'm
mediate members of the two families
We're present. J. Stocl1ett Thompson,
brother of the groom acted as best
man and Mrs. Blanche Baird Brown
mother of the bride stood near the
bride. They will reside at 2123 Cv-
press street, Philadelphia. Mr.
Thompson is an architect.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
HOME BURNED AT 'PINE TREEo

Residence James Ray. ClOred. To-
tally Destroyed With Some Money
Townsend, Jan. 5.-The home of
James Ray, cOlored, at "Pine Tree. ="
on the State Boulevard, was DESTROY
ed by fire Friday morning about 10
o'clock. Ray went across the road
Tor bucket of water and before he
returned his home was ablaze. He
lost all his furniture, $40 in money
and all his clothing His son was
asleep upstairs and had to jump from
the second story window.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06

Smyrna Stores New Closing Hours
During January and February, at
least, Smyrna stores viii close We'd
nesday nights at six o'clock, the same
as other nights, and Saturday nights
at ten o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
EVENING PARTY AT BRENFORD
John Dick, a Member of the Smvrp,
High School, EntertOns Buttermilks

On Saturday, January 2nd, a de-
hghtful party was held at the home
OF Mr.. John Dick, of Brenford. The
evening was spent by playing cards
and games of various sorts and dane
ing. Refreshments were served after
which there was more dancing. Those
present were: The Buttermilks in
cluding Misses Elizabeth Hill, Ruth
Collins, Mildred Sherwood, Pauline
Thornley, and Evelyn Stokesbulv and
Miss Ethel Bartlett; Messrs. Wilds
Donovan, Clarence Miller. Cbeston
KNOTS, William Pinder and John
Dick. \ good time was had bv ali
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
William J. WOOdfOrd of Easton, Md.
Father of Mayor WOOdfOrd of Do
yer, Dies in Hospital After Illness

William j. Woodford of Centreville
Md, father of Mayor ]. Wallace
Woodford, of Dover, died at Easton
Hospital Saturday night from compli-
cations, following an illness of almost
a month. Mr.. Wodford was am ex-
postmaster, having filled that position
for two terms in Centreville, Md He
was tyler of Centreville Lodge. No
$50, A. F. & A. NJ. for MANY wears
He Is survived by three children.
Mayor J. Wallace Woodford of Dover.
Walter E. WOodford of Centreville.
Md, and Mrs. w. E. Lay of Centre
vile, Md. He was a member of Cen
treviIe NJ. E. Church and was very
active in Democratic affairs. Mr.
Woodford for many years was a mag
lStrate In Centreville, Md. Rev. TR.
WOodford of Pineville, Kentucky, is
his brother. His wife, before her mar
mage was Miss Ida Cole. She died
Tour years ago. The funeral services
were held yesterday at 1890 o'clock
at the home of his son Walter Wood
ford and the services were conducted
by the Masonic Lodge. Interment
was made in Chesterfield cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
Miss Annie Galloway of Dover, Dead

Miss Annie Galloway, a lifelong
resident of DOver,died in Philadelphia
last Friday night. She went there to
spend the winter with relatives. Her
body was taken to Dover to-day noon
and services were held in Peoples
Christian Church of which she was a
member. Interment was made in
Lakeside cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06
w. T. Wallace Dies in Illinois

William 7. Wallace, leading busi-
ness man of Assumption, Christian
county, Illinois, died at his home last
month following a brief illness. Mr..
Wallace was SO years old and was a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wallace.
The deceased was known to many
older residents of this section, having
lived in Dover for a time a number of
years ago. A cousin, Mrs. X. L.
Cowgirl, is a resident of Dover. He
is survived by his wife, Grace Wal
lace, two sons and two granddaugh-
ters.
Smyrna times., 1926-01-06

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HEIRESS IS ACCUSED
OF ISLANDER BY GIRL
Suit for 100000 Is Outgrowth of
Mrs. Lamar's Divorce Action
Naming Correspondent.

Mrs. Phyllis Moore Lamar, l744
Riggs place northwest. who recently
celebrated her twenty-frst birthday
at the Congressional Club, and an
nounced that she was heir to $3.50. OOu
under the will of her uncle, James
Shackelford of Montreal. was sued to-
day in the District Supreme Court for
500 900 damage 10y Miss Norma We
meyer. 1901 Georgia avenue Miss We
meyer charges lander and libel She
also named as co-defenda Mt Mrs. Acton
Nelson Moore. mother of Mrs. Lamar
in the count which charged the libel.
The libel allegation grows out of
the filing 10y Mrs. Lamar. through
Mrs. Moore. as" her next friend, Nav
I. 1925, before she attained ma
iority. of suit for an absolute divorce
against her husband. Henry Lamar,
champion amateur light heavyweight
boxer. in which Miss Nemeyer is
named as correspondent. The allega
lions Of the petition. which Miss We.
meyer denies. reflect on her character.
she SAYS, and have brought her into
disrepute.
The Islander charge is directed AT
Mrs. Lamar only and declares that in
the presence of several persons she
made remarks rejecting on the char.
acter of Miss Nemeyer. ATTORNEY Ed.
win NJ. Martin appears for Miss We
never.
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BY the Associated Press
GLOUCESTER. Mass, August 10.
The secret marriage a year ago
of John Hays Hammond. jr, scientist
and inventor, became known yester-
day. His bride formerly was Mrs
Irete F'enton Reynolds of Gloucester
She was the daughter of the late
Archibald Fenton. once we'll known
as designer and builder of racing
yachts. She was married in 1902
to Frederick REYNOLDS. Gloucester
shoe dealer, and obtained a divorce
in 1914.
Mr.. Hammond is at present abroad
Friends here said Mrs Hammond
was residing in New York.
The bridegroom the son of John
Hays Hammond of Washington. has
spent but little time here and is
coming from New York or Gloucest er
only for family reunions or large and
important social affairs with his par
ents as hosts.
Mr.. Hammond. who is 3N wears old
was born in San Francisco and almost
from his first schoOlhoy days showed
himself an inventor. He is recognized
the world over as a scientist and
since his graduation from Yale in
1910, has received degrees from var
Gus institutions of learning. He is a
fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
London, and of all of the more i'm
pOrtant bodies of the same nature in
this country.
Young Mrs. Hammond is not known
to Washington society. She is a
gifted artist and allied with. many
of the art interests of Boston and
Gloucester.
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traffic lights are installed on Six
teenth street as far out as Newton,
which will be within the next few
weeks.
I'm addition to these two changes
in the regulations, made necessary by
the new law, 1t will be desirable, at
no distant date. to make change in
article of the regulations TO cover the
new types of tags, but as the com
missioners have already approved this
method of registration. ] take Il that
the council would not he interested in
going into the details of the new res
ulatiOn.
The council is we'll aware Of the
fact that Congress provided that not
10 exceed $3.50. 900 derived from re
newal Of automobile operators per
mits. may be used for the installation
Of traffic lights during the current ifs
cal year.
"As vet. none of these funds have
been expended. We have already dis
cussed with YOU our original program
Of traffic light installation. Estimates
have now been prepared for the in
sta,letion of lights on three streets.
which installation we are in hopes Of
completing plans for within the next
few weeks.
In connect ion with the installation
on T. street. We are planning to pro
pose the elimination Of all parking on
f. street from Fourth 10 Fifth, as the
street at that place has not Yet been
widened and is very narrow.
Before any traffic light ins;alla =
ton is made on streets, such as F
and G. l4th and Pennsylvania ave
nue.. II is hoped that the Commission
ers will agree to permit this office to
send a representative TO Chicago TO
inspect the traffic light control Sys-
TEN in the Loop district. and also
to such other cities as are now con
trolling street car and all traffic by
traffic lights.
I'VE wish to avoid. il possible. MAX
ing an installation on the street car
streets which. will seriously interfere
with the present schedules, hut. II
possible. to work out q system which
will facilitate the handling Of street
car traffic, as well as other traffic."