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Smyrna times., 1927-05-11
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

Mr.. ]. Offley Winford, son of the
late w. A. Winford, who recently left
New York to spend year abroad,
has written an interesting letter to
Mrs. Thomas H. Coverdale, at one
time his music teacher, telling of the
massive organs, the big vested choirs,
the magnificent churches and the best
music in the world that is to be heard
in London. His graphic description
of his voyage and his impressions of
London make interesting reading. He
described in detail the massive
churches and their towering domes
and mentioned by name the great or
ganists and solo singers he had heard.
He declares he never heard such mu-
sic. He also enumerates the works
of art in sculpture and paintings he
had seen. He particularly stressed
on Westminster Abbey. On his sec
ond Sunday in London he saw Queen
Mary as she and her ladies in waiting
came in and out of the Royal Chapel.
At All Saints Church he saw the
Prince of Wales. Mr.. Winford was
particularly impressed with the build
ings and monuments raised as a trib-
ute to our first president George
Washington. He saw the grave of
Capt. John Smith who married POGO
hontas. He was in the chapel and the
home Of John Wesley, the founder Of
the great Methodist Episcopal Church,
saw the furniture and things he used,
his hair, his preaching robe, shoes
and room where he died. He saw in
st. Paul's Cathedral the room in
which he experienced evangelical con-
version and considered that place and
spot "the greatest known place on
earth" In July he expects to spend
ten days in York. He declares Eng
land not rich like America. Poverty
abounds everywhere and begging is
prevalent at all theatre halls, music
halls and other places. The climate,
generally speaking, he has found, is
damp and cold and disagreeable with
plenty of rain. Unless he decides to
go to other parts Of Europe, he does
not anticipate spending winter in
England. Houses, he says, are poorly
heated and the damp fogs are pene-
trating. However, he says he is en-
joying good health and is looking for
ward to the summer weather.
Mrs. W. c. Fortune, Mrs. Dixon
and Mrs. T. w. Madden of Ceilings
wood, New Jersey, visited Mrs. Mar
garet Grimm over the weekend and
attended bridge luncheon given BY
Mrs. Grimm There were five tables.
Mrs. Madden remained until Sunday
and was joined BY her husband, Dr.
Madden, who motored here to get her.
Smyrna times., 1927-05-11

Mrs. j. w. Clifton left Monday for
a visit Of two weeks at Bryn Mawr,
Pa. She is staying with her grand
children while her son DR.. A. Lee Cliff
ton, U. S. n, and Mrs. Clifton, are
taking a motor trip on a short vaca
ton before DR.. Clifton returns to his
ship for another extended cruise.
s.Samuel McNatt and sons Lloyd
and Earl, have returned home after
spending the weekend with her faith
er, Mr.. Thomas, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Scuse and daughter Maude.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick E. Jochen
of Gibbstown, n. j., and Mrs. Will
liam H. Deitz of Paulsboro, n. j.,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
r. Stevenson and family.
Mr.. Elmer 2. Taylor, of East Or
ange, New Jersey, spent Sunday with
his mother, Mrs. George w. Taylor.
Mrs. George Carter, of Cedar Brook
Farm, is motoring in the Shenandoah
Valley of Virginia as the guest of
Mrs. Olen Phillips, of Atlantic City.
Miss Sue Hudson, who has been i'll
for several weeks in Wilmington at
the Homeopathic Hospital has return
ed home.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Corley, Mrs.
John w. Clifton and Mr.. and Mrs.
William J. Taylor entertained the
Tuesday Club on Friday evening at
the home of DIR. and Mrs. Corley.
MrHerbert Welch, lecturer, artist and
traveller, Of Germantown, Pa, and
Miss Dorothy Whipple, of Philadel-
phia, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. F. F. Evans, have returned
home.
Mrs. George Robinson, who has
been in Wilmington in the Delaware
Hospital for treatment has returned
home.
MrHC.Tschudy of Philadelphia will
spend the weekend with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Truax, Mr.
and Mrs. G. Lawrence Truax, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph D. Stevenson were Sun
day visitors of Mrs George NJ. Stew
enson.
Miss Emma F. Stevenson is visiting
her sister, Mrs John /. Truax in Phil
adelphia.
Mr.. Edgar Wright of Nutley, New
Jersey, spent the weekend with rela-
tives in Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Taylor, Of
Chestertown, Maryland, were guests
Of his mother, Mrs. George w. Taylor
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner w. Price and
their guest Mrs. Hudson Of Blackfoot,
Idaho, have been spending a few days
in Atlantic City.
Miss Irene E. Stiff, Miss Anna B.
Beckett, and Miss Naomi Pepper at
tended the conference dinner at the
University Of Delaware last Friday
evening at Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett Conner of
Philadelphia, spent the weekend with
Mrs. j. w. Clifton.
Rev. Dr.. R. X. Stephenson, returned
Smyrna times., 1927-05-11

from Rehoboth after a two weeks So
ourn much refreshed, was greeted by
a goodly congregation at Asbury M.
E. Church Sunday and both services
and a cordial welcome was extended.
Smyrna times., 1927-05-11

lncks and men were sent from
-adelphia to remove the naval air
|z which landed in the marsh at
1ing's Beach, near Little Greek
Asdnesday, during a storm. Three
L we're on the way south. No
vas hurt but the machines were
OF less damaged. It was sunk
iset in the mud with a foot of
q covering it. Both wings are
lged and it will have to be dis
1sd One Of the airplanes which
4 il marsh land back of Little
on Wednesday was towed from
listened position Thursday but, be
ot bent propeller, had to be-
altled and shipped back to Phil
sla for repairs. Another Navy
IN command of Lieutenant
@ander Price, which landed on
and, left Dover late Thursday
moon without difficulty. It is the
|aL The plane which was hauled
ne marsh was the A 7013.
Smyrna times., 1927-05-11

| InhIowing recent property trans
E;B w. been recorded in the Office
] as Gorder of Deeds at Dover:
! FTln Walker, New Castle county,
| b hHi E. Bennett, Smyrna Land
|ag /! acre on road from Smyrna
Lining to Prices phosphate factory;
Ianoe Voshell, FELTON,, to Oscar T.
[asH, FELTON,, 35 acres on road lead
4 from FELTON, to Harrington; Hi
b Williams, Clayton, to Rynear w.
lighter, Clayton, lot in Clayton;
-es S. Knox, Smyrna, to May F.
b Smyrna, a lot in Smyrna; Will
I 7. Jefferson, Smyrna, to Walter
dhnson, Smyrna, lot in Smyrna;
Liter G. Johnson, Smyrna, to Hearn
Company, a lot in Smyrna; Har-
v. FARES, Smyrna, to Joseph
his FAIRIES, Smyrna, a lot in Smyr-
Smyrna times., 1927-05-11
iTF SMYRNA Times
SMYRNA, DELAW ARE
AND VICINITY

~ thp row OIL houses LlldI
lhs n1S' " Turner intends to erect on
slfge q, !, ,",,r,na.Clayton Boulevard, is
|.rng completion.
j. IL return Of Spring, porch
VIA M IL Is being moved out, dawns
1illiV order and the great outdoors
Ipsrg people.
rbanter Red Cross are
Saylu~ Y :, anpeal FOR the Mississippi
liny s.rors - Checks or money can
v ! su .,i,b Mrs. Z. S. Dwight, Mrs.
f Hotfecker, Miss Eunice An
Smyrna times., 1927-05-11

! Uoman's Home Missionary So
w IN have y covered dish supper
z ~ Iactnre room Of Asbury M. E.
y !. = IN Monday, May 16, at six
~ Members! Do not fail to
y IA bring your covered dish.
~ u bring a guest by paying
I. ~ .srts The Mite Box Secretary
'..aiva the mite boxes at this
|. m not forget them.
Smyrna times., 1927-05-11

Fs regular meeting of the Smyrna
sngs was held Saturday evening.
b literary program which had been
ranged BY Mrs. N. p. Motfett was
-t+sI As she has been ill and unable
,aspd. There was small attend
n an account Of the storm. Mr.. J.
lats gave an interesting talk on
Eug work. It was voted to donate
EOb the Red Cross for relief of the
EsgsB from floods in the Mississip-
h uTF.
Smyrna times., 1927-05-11

iii Stayton property at Leipsic
II j. W. Stayton Of Pittsburg,
d; been sold to Mrs. Anna Tay-
! Darlington for $1,000. The deal
n,dp thru the Delaware Real
\, snd Insurance Company. The
| 4 aIsO has sold six building lots
| T,odIand Beach for about S1OO
f. d Mrs. Emily Collier of Phil
|+5ta. It i said Mrs. Collier will
n rOttages On all Of them.
Evening star., 1927-04-29
GIANTS NOW ALONE
ASLEADER IN RACE
Get Undisputed Possession of
Top in Old Circuit as
Pirates FaIter.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
n YEW YORK Giants bats again
played the marching music for
~ the National League parade
4 today after a wild scramble
for choice places in the line.
With a furry of extra-base blows
that subdued the Braves in a ding
dong melee by 4-3. the Gotham con
tenders profited yesterday by an over
whelming defeat of the Pirates to
clinch undisputed possession of first
place.
At the same time the Quakers and
Cardinals moved up into second place,
while there was a general shake-up in
the American League which affected
no less than five teams.
The Giants plucked only seven safe
blows from the pitching of Bob Smith,
but four of them scared for extra
bases. One, a home run by Eddie
Roush. and another for two bases by
Eddie Farrell, figured in rallies which
turned the tide in favor Of the Gotham
entry.
Pittsburgh's tumble from a seat on
the peak was 10 light fall. The pi-
rates went down hard in a cloud of
dust before a blast of II Chicago hits.
y nine-run rampage in the second
brstled all the way with showers of
clouting and ended finally in a lop-
sided count Of 1914.
The rebellious PhiIlies were scarcely
less vigorous in their treatment of four
Brooklyn pitchers, but it required a
home run in the ninth by Russell
WriShtStone to clinch the game
Wrightstone's round-trip blow arrived
While the bases were jammed to ca
pacity and contributed the high-pow-
cred slam of f1ve-run rally.
The only skirmish in the league un-
marked by a parade of pitchers from
slab to showers produced a 81 victory
for the Cardinals under brilliant pitch
ing by Flint Rhem. Carl Mays, oppos-
Ing Rhem on the mound, gave only five
hits, but four of them went for extra
bases.
Second, third, fourth. sixth and sew
enth places in the American all held
new tenants today as the result of a
general Spring housecleaning. An H.
inning defeat of the Browns by the
White Sox enabled the Athletics to
swing into second position on the
crest of another huge hitting wave
The Senators, caught under the bill
low, We're droped from third to fourth,
Wilde Detroit pushed the Indians off
the sixth place shelf
Six Washington hurlers ran to cover
under the Mackmen storm of hits, the
Athletics winning easily by 1877. 1t
was the. only pronounced slugging
party Of the day in the circuit, how
ever, for pitching duels dominated
the Cleveland-Detroit and st. Louis
Chicago battles, with the Sox clinching
their game in the eleventh by 81 and
the Tigers staging a five-run, seventh
inning squirt to beat off the Indians
at 6-5.
Evening star., 1927-04-29
NEW ZEALAND TENNIS
PLAYERS ARE RANKED
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand April
29.-Tennis players of New Zealand
have been arranged in a ranking list
this season, the first nine being G..
olivier, Canterbury; f. D. Andrews,
wellington; f. l.. Bartlett, Auckland;
D. c. France. Wellington; f. France,
wellington: j. c. Peacock, wellington;
Evening star., 1927-04-29
BIG INDOOR COLE COURSE.

One of the largest indoor golf
courses and schools in the world Is TO
be established on the second floor Of a
building in Kansas City. The new
course, which viii have IS holes, cow
ers 1900 square feet of floor space.
The S-inch columns in the room will
be decorated to resemble trees, while
the walls will be painted to lend an
effect of the sky, clouds and rolling
fairways in a distance.
Evening star., 1927-04-29
GOLFER BOASTS NINE
HOLE-IN-0NE SHOTS

KANSAS CITY, April 29.-Paul A.
Desser, Kansas City. thinks he is the
world champion hole-in-oner. He
knows he is the Kansas City cham
pion.
In five years of golfing Desser has
hung up a total of nine holesinone.
All except the last two were made on
Evening star., 1927-04-29
american League SdkeJp Causes Change in Standing Five Teams

fullback of the University Of Mime
sofa.
Regina Joesting, Herbs younger
sister, has won the high school swim
ming honors Of Owatopna with three
firsts and a pair of seconds in a city
scholastic meet.
Evening star., 1927-04-29

which naturally has put a
crimp in fishing. There is a
l. good current, however, and
river front men say, provided
we have no more rain this week, the
river should be in fairly good condi.
tion for the anglers by Sunday.
Some few good catches of perches
have been made, and yellow perch
seem to be plentiful in the Little
River. But the annual Spring run of
perch up the Potomac for the last
couple of years does not compare ia
rorably with past years.
This may be due to the fact that the
old-time perch fishermen have passed
away, and the present-day fishermen
have turned their attention to the
fishing in the bay and lower Poto-
mac, or it may be that the different
things poured into the waters of the
Potomac around Georgetown have pol
]uted the water and caused these fish
to seek other spawning grounds.
The fact remains, however, that
perch fishing around Washington is
not what is used to be.
The fishing season at Chesapeake
Beach and other points along the bay
may be said TO have been officially and
most creditably opened this week.
some notable catches having been
made by George Bitters and other
anglers, who landed 40 or more big
hardheads.
Evening star., 1927-04-29

I. Seay, Canterbury; E. 3. w. Smyth,
Wellington, and n. Wilson, yelling
ton.
May Spiers, who won the singles
championships and the women's
doubles with Miss Mcpherson. says
that womens lawn tennis is slipping
back largely because the men think
only of themselves and will not spare
little time to help the women along.
The record time for q wbippet to
cover 200 yards is IL seconds.
Evening star., 1927-04-29

BY the Associated Press
n YEW YORK Giants bats again
played the marching music for
~ the National League parade
4 today after a wild scramble
Evening star., 1927-04-29

WOOlwich Arsenal. which this year
lost the English Association Cup final
to Cardin City is London's oldest pro-
fessional foot ball team.
Evening star., 1927-04-29

different courses. The last two were
made on municipal course No. 3.
Desser's friends say he no longer
spends his time hunting his golf ball
when 1t is not plainly visible on the
fairway. IF it isn't in sight he looks
in the cup before starting a search.
A Mrs. Thornton and Lady IAde
were first women to ride as Jockeys
against men, the former appearing
successfully at the York Autumn
meeting in England in 1904
Evening star., 1927-04-29
GIRL ADDS PRESTIGE
TO JOESTING FAMILY
BY the Associated Press.

OWATONNA, Mimi, April go
Athletic prowess has shown itself in
a new spot in the family which pro-
duced Herb Joesting, all-American
Evening star., 1927-04-29
Rod and Strea11,
By Perry Miller

THE Potomac is badly discolored
which naturally has put a
crimp in fishing. There is a
l. good current, however, and
Evening star., 1927-04-29

Sedan, Coach ana Four Passenger
4 Coupes and Broughams--all models
l Buick, Dodge. Chrysler. sHupmohile.
| Nash, Oldsmobile, Whippet. Pontiac,
| Studebaker. WHY'S knight, Oakland
| and many others too numerous to,
/ mention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
POSTAL GAINS
Are INDEX TO
DEVELOPMENT
Fifteen Principal Post
offices Show Gains
OF $26,474 in First
Half of 1927

Receipts OF the fifteen principal
postoffices OF the Lower Rio Grsnde
Valley during the first six months
Of 1927. exceeded the receipts for
the first six months OF 1925 by $751;
474-Sl, and the total 1927 receipts are
expected to exceed those Of 1895 at
least $4,000. These figures do not
include the postoffices established in
the many new towns i'm the Missouri
Pacific and Southern Pacific extern
sions.
The tremendous increase in postal
receipts is a comprehensive criterion
Of Valley growth and development.
United States Chamber OF Commerce
statisticiRns regard postal receipts a.
q more reliable index 10 community
conditions than bank statements, as
II Is rarely that postal receipts do
not reflect the general business con-
ditions. Following il q resume Of the
receipts OF the respective offices.
Observation-Disclosures first half Of
1926. $~23,6s4.70; receipts FOR year
S50,607.91; receipts first half 1927.
s~26.SS7.00 Additional facilities were
supplied during 1926, including 272
new boxes, which gave the office q
total OF 1,04S boxes.
Harlingen-Receipts first half 1925
SIS .3e3.2S; receipts for 1926 $29,-
1882; receipts for first half 1927.
Sl9.557.70. The office was moved i'm
July into new quarters in the Moore
hotel, where il occupies a space 90 BY
So New equipment was provided BY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
Erect Building
Trades Offices

SAN BENITO. Texas.-The first
building in which office space is 20
be devoted exclusively to the build
ing trades in the Lower Rio Grande
Valley, and 10 house among other
firms the Valley branch OF the San
Antonio Builders Exchange, will be
ready 70 occupancy about December
/. Contracts for the completion Of
the building was awarded recently by
w. B. Hinkley of San Benito.
The structure is located on the
east bank Of the city resaca, one Of
the most beautiful buildings in the
Valley. II is pueblo style Of archi-
lecture and will be $50 feet in lenght.
triangular In shape, TO fit the site
which is cut at an angle by the resa-
ca on the west. The building will
cost approximately 100000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
To Market Valley
Citrus Fruit Drinks

Valley citrus fruit drinks for Val
ley people, is the slogan Of the W. v.
Health Drink Company. composed o.
c. W. Weston and z. Wilson Of Nc
Allen, who recently incorporated the
company and propose TO place a COM
plete lire Of Valley citrus drinks on
the market.
The company proposes TO use cul-
led fruits and such other fruits as
does not find a ready market. Juice
extractors have been secured, and the
Juice will be bottled.
Present plans Of the company are
to install q number OF drink stands
in the various cities Of the Valley,
which will be operated by the COM
pany. Franchise rights 70 sell the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

the department, ana the office now
has practically the same equipment
NC offices or the first class The
office has two rural mail carriers.
Additional boxes are being installed
To supplement the $40 installed when
the office was moved.
Lyford-Receipts first half 1925.
s1,07lso; receipts for 1925, $2s-
480.e1; receipts for first half 1927,
Sl,2sO.e0
Observation-Disclosures first half
1926, ~Ss,04s.D9; receipts for 1895.
s~12,513.70; receipts for first half
1917. $7,B58.67. Raymondville post
office was advanced 70 the second
class in July 1926, and was moved
into new quarters which provide ex-
cellent facilities. New equipment
has been installed and the office now
has sol boxes. Raymondville was
one OF the two pcstoffices i'm the
Valley that showed u decrease In re-
ceipts between the first half Of 1925
and 1927. This was due TO the fact
that large shipments Of plants were
made through the ~postoffice i'm the
spring OF 1926, and most OF these
shipments are now going BY express.
The office has shown a steady gain
in all other branches.
Alamo-Receipts first half OF 1926.
sI,72e.2S; receipts for 1925, $S,750-13s
receipts for first half Of 1927, ST.
949.21.
San Juan-Receipts first half 1925,
s2,ASS.65; receipts for 1928, S5.050.-
SO. receipts for first half 1927, S2s-
S23.e5. The San Juan ~postoffice was
moved into new quarters the latter
part Of August, occupying new
building with commodious % for
all departments.
Pharr-Receipts first half 1898.
S~s,l64-29; receipts for 1926. $1,000;
receipts for first half 1927. $Sys22-2l-
This office expects 70 exceed $1,000
this year and will 20 into the second
class. The increase has averaged ap-
proximately 500 per year for several
years past. 1922 receipts were ST.
7ss; 1928, s4,21s; 1924, 5000; 1925,
$5.7l4.
Observation-Disclosures first half 1925,
$10.937.e6 receipts for year, $751;
1855; receipts 10 rfirst half 1927,
slf, 064.37. The Mercedes pcstoffice
was moved into its new quarters I'm
May and complete new equipment, all
steel, was installed, including $50
boxes. The office has two city mail
carriers and two rural carriers
La Feria-Receipts first half OF
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13
Valley Lemons
Bring Big Price

MERCEDES, Texas.-Valley lemon
have secured big profits
from their production this year, &C
cording to the records Of the Rio
Grande Valley Citrus Growers As
~sociation, which shows that shippers
through the association Melted $3.50
Der box when the lemons were sold
on the Houston and San Antonio mar
kets.
The yield OF lemons this year has
been better than usual and the prices
secured have Melted the growers .
good profit. The fruit has been OF
excellent quality and size and the de-
mand for Valley lemons, especially
in the Texas markets has been
strong.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

1926. s4,054.E5s receipts for 1925, S.
126-S1s receipts for first half 1877.
%&s TOOLS The Lm Feria pnatoffica
was placed In the second class this
year, having exceeded 5000 in 1926.
Complete new equipment has been
ordered for the office hy the postal
department and will he installed I'M Al
few weeks.
weslacc-Receipts the first half az
1926, $~7,646.96s receipts for 1925.
sl6,649.63; receipts for first half OF
1897, Sey6T9.92. The Weslaco office
was placed In the second class three
years ago, and the receipts hnvn
shown q consistent gain each year.
Mission-Receipts first half 1925,
$3.50; receipts for 1925, @19y56s; re-
eeipts for first half 1927, $3.50. This
office has shown mn increase of az
proximateIy $4,000 per year for Ire
past five years
McAllen-Receipts first half 1895.
Si0.712.03; receipts for first half Of
1927, $I5,I45.00 The McAllen office
with q gain OF approximately SO per
| cent. ranks among the most rapidly
growing postoffices In South Texas.
Donna-Receipts first half Of 1926,
s5.690Ae; receipts for 1925, S12,l96.-
So; receipts for first half 1927, S.
2G7.5a. The Donna postoffice was
raised 70 second rate several years
ago, and the receipts have shown an
steady growth.
EdinburR-Receipts first half Of
1925, $4,000: receipts for 1926,
81, 900; receipts for first half az
1927, $IO,436.12- The EdinburR Of
flee with a gain exceeding 100 per
eent leads all South Texas offices.
The office WA moved into new quar-
ters last year, but the space has
proved inadequate and nn addition 10
the structure II being built New
fixtures have been installed through
cut and when the addition 20 thu
building is completed the office will
have "a total on 100 boxes.
San Benito-Reeeipts first half o.
1925, ~S14,592-22s receipts for 1875.
eS0.327.1s: receipts for first half or
1877, $16,145.68. The San Benito
p~ostoffics has an immense volume
Of work, serving five small towns,
for which IN receives no credit in :ts
receipts, and also has four rural mail
carriers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-13

These are held each Monday morn
ing, and one grade IS appointed 70
provide entertainment for the next
meeting. This gives every student
an opportunity for training in public
speaking and dramatic or musical
performance.
The rapid growth OF the school in
recent years is attributed TO the
excellent facilities provided, the al
ditional courses, the development Of
physical. Athletic and recreational
features, and the great interest
manifested in the institution BY the
residents az the city and Valley. The
Marist Brothers have ambitious
plans for future development of the
college. and predict that in a short
time additional buildings will be
necessary.