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Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
SMYRNA'S BANKING HOUSES
HOLD STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
CREADICK ENNIS AND DIR. DEA-
KYNE ON SMYRNA BANK BOARD
Fruit Growers Bank and Trust Com
pany Re-elect Same Directors and
Officers - Banks Show Progress

Smyrna's two banking houses held
their annual stockholders meetings
yesterday, the day fixed by their by
laws, and there was the usual interest
in reports of progress made since both
moved into their handsome new build
ings. Both banking institutions pre-
sented good reports and showed
strong and financially sound condition.
The National Bank of Smyrna elected
two new directors, one to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of James
H. Roberts and the other an addition
a, director. They are: S. Creadick
Ennis of the firm of Ennis & Deakyne
the well-known automobile firm and
distributors of the Ford line of cars
and DR.. W. C. Deakyne, son of
the late w. Grey Deakyne, one of
Smyrna's younger progressive prac-
titioners. The stockholders reelected
the present directors as follows: John
w. <Arthurs, Kenton; j. Harry David,
Taylor's Bridge; James A. Hart, Jr.,
Townsend; Wilbert Rawley, Leipsic;
Samuel M. Taylor, Kenton, and Ed
ward G. Walls, Walter F. Keith and
Charles ]. Sudler, Smyrna. The above
directors reelected: Charles ]. Sud
Ter, president; Edward T. Porter,
cashier; Clark NJ. Knots, teller; Eu-
gene Porter, bookkeeper and Miss
Katie J. Smithers, correspondence
clerk. The stockholders of the Fruit
Growers National Bank and Trust
Company reelected their same board
of directors and the directors re-elect-
ed the same officers. They are as fol
lows: Gamaliel Garrison, Kenton; w.
Harman Reynolds, Townsend; H. Wal
lace Hilyard, Kenton; Walter o. Hof-
fecker, Lewis M. Price, He1vey P.
Hall, Howard R. Jones, Warner
w. Price, Harry B. Grieves and Clar-
ence B. Raymond, Smyrna. The di-
rectors in turn organized by re-elect-
ing Walter o. Hoffecker, president;
Lewis M. Price, vice-president; Her
vey P. Hall, secretary; Walter w.
cashier; George W. Boehm-
Ter, teller; Herman L. Robinson, book
keeper; Miss Elizabeth T. Wilson, as
sistant bookkeeper; and Miss Louise
Fortner and Miss Ruth Collins, clerks.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
SHORE CURRENT ON YESTERDAY
Smyrna is Now Getting Its Electric
Light From Eastern Shore Gas &
Electric CO.-GeneratOrs Shut Down

Smyrna is now getting its current
from the Eastern Shore Gas and Elec-
tric Company At 12.45 yesterday in
the presence of F. w. Lawton, general
manager of Eastern Shore Gas and
Electric Company of Salisbury, Md,
Mr.. Graham, their chief electrical en-
gineer and officials of the Town of
Smyrna the shift over was made with
out hold-up or delay and the Smyrna
turbine dynamos which had been do
ing service for years were shut down.
Manager Lawton of the Shore Com
pany, declared it will be the aim of
his corporation to give full and effici-
ent service and unless some unforeseen
accident happens like an electric or
wind storm, he sees no reason why.
Smyrna as well as all towns linked
up with the chain, should not get good
steady service. The contract to fur
nish current to Smyrna wholesale was
made last summer and was to have
been put in service December the first,
but their pole line was not completed
and much preliminary work had to be
done by both the Town of Smyrna and
Shore Company before they could tie
up with the service. Town Council
was just as we'll satisfied to go along
with its own plant thru the busy
Christmas trade season. Many watch
ed the comparisons last night as all
street lights were on and remarks
were generally complimentary on
all sides. Some feel that when
the new $1,5OO,00O plant is
erected at Vienna, Md, a better ser
vice will be noted, but officials declare
they are prepared with their Laurel
plant to give Smyrna full and efficient
service. Town Council will keep one
of its boilers fired up and under steam
pressure for the water pump until the
new gasoline pump arrives to take the
place of the old steam pump. When
the gasoline outfit is put in depend
able service, the boilers will be dis
continued and the whole town electric
plant will be kept idle until such an
emergency arrives, if ever, that they
will need it. What change the new
service will have upon the personel of
the plant force, has not been deter
mined, but under the new regime
there will be need for less men at the
plant and re-systematizing all the
way around. Smyrna is under five
year contract with the Eastern Shore
Gas & Electric Company which no
doubt, now that it is started, will be
renewed with whatever progressive
changes the future may have in store.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
SMYRNA CHANGERS ENTERTAIN
Mrs. Robinson, Wife of Governor Rob-
inton, Tells of Work of Women

Smyrna and Cheswold Oranges en-
tertained Kent County Pomona
Grange Thursday and a large delega-
tion from all parts of the county came
to Smyrna. The business session was
held in Grange Hall and the luncheon
was served in the Century Club House.
William H. Armstrong of Smyrna,
Master of Pomona Grange presided.
There was an address of welcome by
Mrs. NJ. E. Moffett of Smyrna Grange
and response by a member of
Trophy Grange of FELTON,. Music by
the Grange and reports on the quar-
terly work of the oranges were read.
There was a recess at noon and all
repaired to the Century Club House
where luncheon was served by the
women of Smyrna and Cheswold
oranges. The afternoon session was
held in the Club House where Howard
T. Ennis gave an address on the work
done at the Colony at Stockly. Mrs.
Robinson, wife of Governor Robinson,
State Master gave an interesting talk
on the work of the women of the
Grange Resolutions were in charge
of Capitol Grange of Dover. There
were $50 or more present. Bisitors
from Delmar, Milford and New Castle
County.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
LEGION "BUDDIES" BANQUET
Enjoyable Social Hour Follows install
latiOn of Officers Wednesday Evening
Number of Visitors Were Present

The installation of the recently
elected officers was held by David C.
Harrison Post, No. IA, American Leg
ion, of Smyrna, Wednesday evening
last, January 5th, and delightful oc-
casiOn was made of it. The meeting
was called to order by Commander
Matthews who turned the Office over
to State Commander Ennis The fol-
lowing officers We're installed: Com
mander, Edward Vogel; Vice-Com-
mander, William Matthews; Aujutant,
John H. Conrad; Assistant Adjutant,
Charles Deakyne; Finance Officers,
Clark Knots; Chaplain, w. II. Hearno
Historian, Ralph G. FAIRIES; Sergeant
at Arms, Stout Bickling; Chief Driver,
Dewey Quillen; Chief Mechanic,
Creadick Ennis. Following the in
stallation banquet was held in the
Post Room for which R. Reynolds
Stevenson was the caterer and de-
hghtful course dinner served. The
Post was honored with visiting mem
bers from the entire state, and 'Others
invited as guests. Past Commander
Matthews acting as Toastmaster gave
a talk along activities of the Post for
the past year. An interesting talk
was also given by Mr.. E. J. Skelly,
Civil War Veteran, and a member of
the G. A. R., which was greatly ap-
preciated by all. Other speakers were
as follows: V. Lay Phillips, Smyrna;
State Commander, Howard T. Ennis,
Stockley; Past State Commander Earl
Sylvester, Harrington; Past State
Commander Alex Crothers, Whining
ton; Rev. E. A. Lemoine, Smyrna;
Commander Robinson, Seaford; Bruce
Thompson, Wilmington; Commander
Raig Peacock, Dover; Commander
Summers, Milford, and J. Holmes,
State Child Welfare Worker. Com
munity service is the work for 1927
as told by State Commander Ennis
being the program from National
Headquarters. They desire the people
of our community to know that SER
vice is for what Harrison Post is
striving.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
ST. PETERS BENEFIT COMEDY
cupid Up to Date" Rendered by
Home Talent, Drew a Good Crowd

Home Talent, Drew a Good Crowd
"Cupid-up-to-Date, a musical COM
edy, produced by the Wayne Sewell
Dramatic Company, was presented by
st. Peters Episcopal Church last ev-
ening in the High School auditorium
It was directed by Miss Virginia King
of Greenville, North Carolina Shap-
ley's orchestra furnished music. The
stage costumes and setting were in
keeping and considering there was
only one weeks rehearsal all acted
their parts creditably. The cat, chick
en-, monkey, moon, star, cupid and
other chorous dancers were the life of
the program, while the Charleston
dancing of Miss Naomi Clark and the
special numbers of Miss Marion
Speakman and Cummins E. Speakman
Jr., brought forth rounds of applause
and encores. Not the least and most
effective was the bedtime story" act
of the little tots with Mrs. Olive Hir-
ons Shallcross. This was one of the
cutest of home talent acts. The cast
was as follows: "Dan Cupid" Anna
DdIIlcLGy dLHSI 1llilc, IlclIy Eli
mis-; Common Sense" Miss Ethel
Bartlett; dolly Extreme" Miss 'Vir-
ginia King; "Will Steady" Ford AL
band, of Clayton; "John Scientist" /"
Miss Catherine Hollett of Clayton;
Senator Josua Bing," Mrs. Olive Hir-
ons Shallcross; "Cora Dumb" Mrs.
Davis Jones; "Dora Dumb" Miss Ma
omi Pepper; Freddie Freeverse,
Cummins E. Speakman, Jr.; eddie
Freeverse," James McClain: "Billy,"
Clarence Miller; "Domestica," Miss
Helen P. Kay; Charleston Babies"
Ann Grace, Dorothy Handloff, Doro-
thy King, Elinor Robinson, Estelle
Edmonson, Elenor King, May Ellen
Jones, Ruth Lemoine, Marie Nowland.
"Cupids," Marie Nowland, Estelle Ed
mondson, Elinor King, May Ellen
Jones. "Stars," Helen Denney Harm
onson, Helen Pawn, Marion Speakman,
Roberta Collins, Louise Hoffecker,
Norma Coleman, Margaret Collins,
Anna Roberts Jones; "Cats," Katie
Felintin, Ernestine Davis, Alice Baker
Emma Scott; "Bed Time Story" Eli
zabeth Phillips, Marianne Webb, Eliz-
abeth Jane Mabrey, Sara Brewster
Jones; "Chorus Girls" Lillian Robin
son, Marie Davis, Anna Greenwell,
Naomi Clark, Clara Elterich, Louise
Denney, Laura Lee Corley, Ada Raw
leigh.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
BILL REPEALS SO FILING FEE
First House Bill Presented Would Re
Iieye Taxpayers of the Special Tax

First House Bill Presented Would Re
Iieve Taxpayers of the Special Tax
Of great interest to every adult IN
this state, no doubt, will be the first
bill presented in the House of Repre-
sentatives at the present session Of
the Legislature. 1t is an act to re-
peal the SO filing fee to which there
has been SO much objection from all
parts of Delaware since the law ere
ating it was enacted several years
ago. The repeater was presented
Monday afternoon by Representative
Virden. Republican, of Wilmington.
The bill as worded simply amends the
Ia wproviding revenues for school pur-
poses by striking out all those sec
tons wherein the SO filing fee is men
toned. After it had been given two
readings it was referred to the COM
mittee on revenue and taxation OF
which Representative William Tins
man. of Richardson Park, is the chair
man.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
MORE SENATE PLACES FILLED
Howard E. Lynch of Dover Associate
Attorney and StenOgraphers Named

AltOTHeg anu OtclIOSA dpHClo -NaAAC0
Democratic members of the Senate
were in conference at 11.3O o'clock
Monday morning when Lieutenant
Governor J. Hall Anderson called the
Senate to order. He sent the serge
ont-at-arms for the absentees and as
soon as the session opened Senator
Harry Deputy nominated Howard E.
Lynch of Dover for associate attorney
for the Senate. The Republicans of
fered no nominee for the Office. Mr..
Lynch was elected and shortly there
after was sworn in. Senator Jester
nominated Mrs. Helen B. Harrington
of Harrington, Miss Helen Reynolds
of Townsend and Miss Ethel NJ VIII
ton of Dover as the Senate stenog-
raphers. Senator Kramer, for the Re-
publicans, nominated Mrs. Ray P.Pea-
cock of Dover, Mrs. Grace Gamer of
Wilmington, and Miss Elizabeth Bak-
er of Bridgeville for stenographers.
The nominees were all elected. Mrs.
Harrington, formerly Miss Helen
Beckwith, has served several terms as
Senate stenographer. The Senate
concurred in the House resolution
naming Mrs. Vera G. Davis and Char
les w. Jones as the bill clerks for the
two branches.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
SMYRNA AT ID. A. K. EXECUTIVE

Plans Made For the Coming State
Conference in Wilmington Next Month
The State Board Of the Delaware
Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton were entertained at luncheon by
the State Regent, Mrs. John Pearce
Cam, at her home in Newark, Friday
afternoon. Arrangements were made
for the Annual State Conference to be
held at the duPont-Biltmore Hotel in
Wilmington, on February "a. Nation
al guests of honor are expected to be
present. Mrs. Walter "A. Blackwell
was elected to fill the unexpired term
of Miss Ella Todd as State secretary.
Those present were: Mrs. J. Z. De
Ford and Mrs. w. G. Anthony, Of
Smyrna; Mrs. Edna Moody and Mrs.
John Brady, of Wilmington, and Mrs.
Ernest Frazer, Of Newark.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
ASBURY NJ. f. CHURCH NOTES

Rev. r. X. Stephenson, Pastor, An
nOunce Services for Week and Sunday
Special services that have been in
progress in Asbury Church during last
week and this, have been very enjoy
able and helpful to the church. This
evening DR.. George P. Jones will
preach. The services will continue
until further notice. Sunday morning
next, January 16, DR.. Morris E.
Swartz of Washington, D. c., and DIR.
Lewis E. Linzell of India, will be the
speakers. They are magnetic and will
greatly please the audience.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
MRs.R. HIRoNs CLIFTON ROBBED
Her Suit Case With Two New Dresses
Checked on r. r. Ticket. Missing

Mrs. Hirons Clifton, who is visiting
Mrs. Minnie Draper, in Germantown,
Pa, had her suit case opened and rob-
bed, losing two new dressed and some
undergarments after checking it on
her railroad ticket on he'd way to Phil
adelphia. She had the suit case check.
ed and when it was brought to her at
Mrs. Draper's it had ben opened and
robbed. An investigation is being
made. Mrs. Clifton feels greatly her
loss, some articles meaning much
more to her than their intrinsic value.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. E. A. LemOine, Rector, AnnOunc-
es Services for Next Sunday
Services during Sunday in st. Pet
er's: Holy Communion at a. M;
Church School, 10 am. ;Morning pray
er and sermon, IL a. M; evensong and
sermon, 7.S0. Service rednesday, 7.3O
p. m. At this service the Rector will
speak upon the spiritual value of the
imagination. This is one of a series
of quiet mid-week talks upon Peace,
Health, and Power in relation to re-
ligion.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
PROHIBITION OFFICER RAIDS
Two Places Raided by Officer Jett and
VIZ III

Two Places Raided by Officer Jett and
Constable w. II. Tunis Jr., Friday
Prohibition Agent Jett, of Dover,
assisted by Constable w. H. Tunis,Jr
of Clayton, arrested George Mosuley,
off near Taylors Bridge, for illegal
possession of liquor, who was held
under $1,000 bail for his appearance
before United States Commissioner
Cam for hearing on January 18. They
also arrested Meten Jazsinisca for OPP
Grating a still. Several gallons of
finished liquor and a barrel of mash
were destroyed.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
SMYRNA FIREMEN GET CALLS
Answer Alarms From David and Ford
Farms and a House in Kenton

Answer Alarms From David and Ford
Farms and a House in KentOn
Three fires called out the Smyrna
Fire Engine last week. Two of them
were chimney fires, one Thursday
on the William David farm
and one Friday afternoon on the M.
v. Ford farm. They were extinguish-
ed without any material damage. Sat
urday evening the Smyrna firemen
answered a call to Kenton where fire
broke out in the weather boarding of
a house occupied by colored person.
1t was a cold, blustry night and fears
of confagration were entertained.
Fortunately it was soon extinguished
with but slight damage.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
SMYRNA 10Th CENTURY CLUB

Friday Afternoon Led by Miss Hough
The program at Twentieth Century
Club on Friday afternoon was in
charge of the chairman who gave
papers on current events. Miss Anna
Hough gave some interesting topics
on history. Mrs. L. /. Handy, chair
man of literature read story ''Thurs-
days" Mrs. F. F. Evans subject was
music, Mrs. Margaret Grimm, arts
and crafts, Mrs. Norman Coleman, So
cial service. The meeting next week
will be in charge of Mrs. L. I. Handy,
chairman of literature.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
Smyrna Presbyterian Church Notes

The Missionary meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. J. N. Lloyd on
Thursday afternoon, Jan. 18th, at 2.30
o'clock. Mrs. Lloyd will lead the
meeting. On Sunday there will be
morning and evening worship as US
ual at 1920 and 7.30. Sunday School
at 11.45. Christian Endeavor at Gas.
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12

As. = sn's on Monday Night
VI 'ian,tme W. time all the new cleo
. hight an y were turned on
ad Tbo,, sile way to the
asrks nsd. assraeted attention
ster ljObte1 'nat Smyrna was
dersbls ~ ns1 mere is yet to
'''k dona iihe and new
snng been = 'he Spring, the
vinter ~, ua.S,pended on ac-
Smyrna times., 1927-01-12
Mrs. ]. Clarence Hutchison. Townsend

Townsend, Jan. IL Mrs. Rachel
Hutchison, wife Of Postmaster J.Clar-
ence Hutchison, died Saturday night
after long illness. Funeral services
were held from the Methodist Episco-
pal Church yesterday afternoon at
1.3O o'clock. Interment was in Town
send cemetery.
The Washington times., 1927-03-15
Minister Of Netherlands
10 Present Credentials

The credentials Of the new. Min.
lister from the Netherlands. Her
man F. van Royen. will be pre-
scented to President Coolidge this
afternoon.
The President IL expected to re.
ceiye the new envoy at the execu-
tive offices although change of
plans may be made in favor of the
temporary White House on Du.
pont Circle.
The Washington times., 1927-03-15
COUNTY To END.
SALLY ROW

Forced to take definite stand
in the war between the salvation
Army and Mrs. M. p, Jacobs,
superintendent 81 welfare who has
threatened solicitors Of the army
with arrest. the board Of super.
visors 81 Arlington county has
asked for time in which to reach
decision.
Meanwhile the army has iTidi-
Gated its willingness to cooperate
with Mrs. Jacobs. but refuses to
recognize her right to dictate the
policies OF operation In the county
Following the meeting Of the
board last night, 1t was said that
Mrs. Jacobs offered to cooperate
with members Of the army II the
matter were not carried further.
The offer was accepted in part,
It was said, but with. the reserya-
ton that the army should be all
lowed to operate in its own way.
The difficulties started last fall
when representatives of the army
were collecting funds IN Arlington
county. Mrs. Jacobs objected on the
grounds that such solicitation was
unlawful without q permit When
permit was requested, however
Mrs. Jacobs refused. explaining that
all the available funds la the county
were needed Tor local charity work.
Meanwhile. the army continued to
function in the county In spite of
Mrs. Jacobs until the climax was
reached a few days ago, when Mrs.
Jacobs threatened the solicitors with.
arrest.
Tho answer to the threat was an
announcement BY officials that the
army would place the matter in the
hands OF attorneys. The matter then
was passed to the board Of supervis-
.ors.
The Washington times., 1927-03-15

packing case or . straight-jacket.
Mrs. Carroll r. MoKinstry. of New
York who "a writing a scenario
which she claims is dictated BY the
spirit or Valentino, win also talk
on Do the Dead Return.
The Washington times., 1927-03-15

tricks ii playing a three.night
stand ait Pythiaa Temple, Ninth
Street, under the auspices Of the
Unity Spiritualist Church.
Tonight and tomorrow night he
will explain some Of these tricks
including getting out Of nailed
The Washington times., 1927-03-15

An arplane designed Tor flights BE-
tween Cairo and Karachi, India, il
SO feet long, has wing spread Of
80 feet ana Is driven by three mo-
tors.
The Washington times., 1927-03-15
Moore Presents $4,000
Wilson Books to u. of ".

Representative r. Walton Moore,
of Virginia, has presented a collec.
ton Of books on Woodrow Wilson
to the University of Virginia for
use in the $4,000 Wilson prize es.
say contest.
The essays viii be on; What
Woodrow Wilson Means to Me"
Both Representative Moore and
former President Wilson attended
the university.
The Washington times., 1927-03-15
1312-132O New York Avenue


At the front Of the building on New York Ave, a
drVen service station has been constructed at which
AMOCO-GAS, the Original Special Motor Fuel, and
AMERICAN GAS, the Orange CoIored Superior Reg
ular Gasoline will be served The owners and man
ayers men of long experience in the Automobile bust
ness determined to give patrons the best of serv-
and AMOCO Motor Oils we're selected of course
BY all means drive around Inspect this model
service station with its conveniently located pumps
and crank case pits. See this spacious modern, com
plete garage.
Or call Main 95OO95O2 for parking rates hour. dan
or month and for information
Special Car Washing Oiing and Greasing
The Washington times., 1927-03-15
{ Mysterious Raymond
10 Bare HOudiili Tricks

Mysterious Raym . n /" who
travelled two years with Houdini
and claims to know many Of his
The Washington times., 1927-03-15

Automobile Owners in the downtown section will now
ind the largest and most complete garage in all Wash
ngtOn at their service at The Capital Garage
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-19

This Board hereby delegates to En-
och l.. johnson, its chief financial Off
Ger, its power TO award or reject any
or all bids that may be received.
The foregoing resolution was adopt
ed by the Board of Chosen Ffeehoda2rs
of the County of Atlantic on the 18th
day of July. 1927. Permanent bonds
authorized thereby win be issued and
delivered after the. first day of Sep
TENDER. 1927. and any suit, action or
proceeding to set aside or vacate said
resolution must he taken within TWEEN
~ 900 days after the publication of
this statement
+. w. WILLETTS.
Clerk of the Board of
Chosen F'reehoders.
Dated. July Nth, 1927.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-07-19
Thursday, the Twenty Eighth Day
of July, Nineteen Hundred

anu iWGUty- OcveU,
at two o'clock daylight saving timet
in the afternoon of said day, in the
Board of Chosen Freeholders Assembly
Room, on the Seventh Floor. Guar
antee Trust Building. in the City of
Atlantic City. County of Atlantic and
State of New Jersey.
All that certain tract, lot, parcel of
land and premises situate in the City
of Atlantic City. in the County of At
lantic and State OF New Jersey:
Beginning at point in the inter-
section of the EasterIy line of North
Carolina Avenue. with the Northerly
line OF DreXel Avenue, and extending
thence "a Eastwardly, in and along
the Northerly line of Drexel Avenue,
ninety feet to the Westerly line of a
ten foot wide alley: thence (2l North
wardiy, in and along the Westerly line
OF said alley fifteen and six tenths
| feet; thence CD Westwardly. parallel
with Drexel Avenue. part way through
party or partition wall dividing
properties known as three hundred
thirty five and three hundred thirty
seven North North Carolina Avenue.
ninety feet to the East line of North
Carolina avenue: thence (4) South
wardly, in and along the EaBterly line
Of North Carolina Avenue. fifteen and
six tenths fest to the place OF pegin-
ming
Being further known as three hun
| dred thirty-five North Carolina Ave
nue.. North, as appears to us on record.
Levy approximately So. 1854 %. besides
| interest. costs and fees.
Seized as the property of Sol Rosen-
| field and taken in execution at the suit
of Charles Sherkman and TO be sold by
JAMES CIS1No.
Sheriff.
Dated July 2. 1921
| Samuel Morris, Attorney.
Prs fee, S25. 20