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Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
COUNCIL TO MEET WITH ROTARY
Smyrna Town Council Invited to Be
Be Guests of Rotary Club Tomorrow

Smyrna Town Council Invited to Be
Be Guests of Rotary Club Tomorrow
The egular meeting of the Smyrna
Rotary Club was held at the American
Legion rom Thursday, January 10Th.
The order of the meeting was revers-
ed, the business meeting being held
first and the dinner following the
meeting The club attended in body
the supper given at the St. Peters
Parish House. The meeting at the
Legion room consisted Of reports from
the Chairmen of the various standing
committees. Previous to this meeting
questions were distributed to the var
ious chaimen pertaining to the work
of their respective committees. Each
man discussed the work of this com
mittee and the things he hoped that
his committee would accomplish. 1t
was decided at this meeting that the
club would invite as its guests at the
next meeting the Town Council. The
attendance of this meeting was 100
per cent.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
SMYRNA WINS FROM DOVER
Both Boys Basket Ball Team and
Girls Team Come Out Winners

Dover High School Basket Ball
teams, both the boys team and the
girls team, motored to Smyrna Fri
day night with several automobile
loads of "rooters" only to meet de-
feat at the hands Of the Smyrna High
School teams. The Smyrna boys quin-
tette won over Dover % to 20 and the
Smyrna girls, AZ to "A. Much en-
thusiasm was had over Smyrna's vic
tory at both games The lineup for
the teams were as follows: Dover
-Roerder and Wise, forwards;
Mcdaniel, center; Boyd and Mitchell,
guards. Smyrna boys-Donovan and
Mofit. forwards; Lamb, center; Stats
Snapley and Stotesbury, guards.
Dover girls Muir. Vinscent and Ham
mond, forwards; Mag, center; Slaugh-
ter. sub-center; Morris. sub-center;
Carson, Walls and Lilly, guards.
Smyrna -Greenwell, Pratt and
Riggs, forwards; McWhorter and Bart
lett, centers; Heinold and Smith, sub
centers; Conway and Elterich, guards.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
WHOLE NO. 1927
KENT LEVY COURT MEETING
Order Many improvements Where Dirt
Roads Are in Bad Condition.
Tons Cinders for Woodland Beach

At the weekly session of the Kent
County Levy Court last week several
delegations appeared before that body
asking for improvement Of dirt roads
in several sections Of the county, in
cluding Dr. Emanuel Stout and del
egation from the Second District rel
ative to the improvement of the road
near the Long Point farm between
Dover and Little Creek The Court
ordered car of Stag for a portion of
the road Mr.. Greenley, of Milford
Neck, asked for relief for dirt road
in that locality. The Court agreed to
look over the road. Mr. Hamilton,
from the Sixth District asked for Stag
for a road in that district, the Court
agreeing to look into the matter Ed
gar Townsend and Mr.. Lingo appear
ed before the Court asking for Stag
for the Seventh District, the Court
agreeing to have a ear of Stag order
ed for this part of the Seventh Dis
trict. Messrs. oJhn Taylor and J.
Leonard Soper, Of the Eighth District
asked for repairs to the road in their
locality near Magnolia. The Court
agreed to secure Stag. Mr. Tunis and
a delegation from Woodland Beach
appeared and asked for relief for a
strip of road leading to the Beach.
The Court agreed to order 100 tons Of
cinders for this road.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
TRAIN HITS AUTO; MAN JUMPS
B. F. Goodwin of MiIlington, Nd, Had
Presence of Mind to Save Himself


His presence of mind to jump when
he saw that he could not avoid being
hit by an oncoming train saved B. F..
Goodwin, Of Millington, Nd, last week
when his automobile was completely
demolished after he mad a successful
leap from it. The accident occurred
over at Massey, Md, on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroads Chestertown and
Centreville Branch. Due to the dark
ness, Goodwin found himself near the
railroad crossing with the passenger
train speeding southwark, before he
had time to apply the brakes. Think
ing he could clear the crossing in
time to avoid the crash, he took a
chance. He saw in a second, after he
was on the track that the train was
bound to strike his machine, so he
made a desperate leap, landing on the
side of the track. When he recovered
from his leap and ran into the field to
avoid being struck by flying debris,
he found that his car had been COM
pletely demolished. The engineer had
brought the train to a stop, but too
late to avoid the crash.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
MISS CLARA LEINBERGER HURT
She and Mrs. Lemoine, Wife Of Rector
and Miss Meek. Upset in Automobile

She and Mrs. Lemoine, Wife Of Rector
and a Miss Meek, Upset in Automobile
While Miss Clara Leinberger, driv-
ing her car with Mrs Lemoine, wife
Of Rev. Z. "a. Lemoine, rector of St.
Peters Church, and Mrs. Lemoine's
guest. Miss Elinor Meek of Montclare,
N. j., were returning to Smyrna from
brief outing early last week, Miss
Leinberger, in attempting to right her
car from the side Of the slippery road
To the concrete, upset in an accident
in which she and Mrs. Lemoine were
more or less bruised, cut and injured.
Miss Meek fortunately escaped. The
accident occurred at Blackbird. Miss
Leinberger seemed the worst injured,
especially on account of her eye which
barely escaped losing permanent sight
She and Mrs. Lemoine were brought
home and their injuries attended to.
Miss Leinberger has ben obliged to
take care Of her eye and is staying in
a darkened room. Both she and Mrs.
Lemoine are recovering from the
shock and injuries Miss Leinberger's
car was only slightly damaged.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
SMYRNA 2OTH CENTURY CLUB
Mrs. Harrington Demonstrates How
Making of Pottery Can Be Adopted

The program at the Twentieth Cen
tury Club on Friday, January 9th,
was in charge of Mrs E. G. Walls.
Mr.. Kenneth Givan sang two songs,
'The Bells Of St. Mary" and The
Garden Of Tomorrow" and gave a
piano selection "The Doll Dance" Mrs
Dora Harrington of Harrington, vice
president of the State Federation, was
present and gave a demonstration in
clay moulding, in interest of introduc-
ing pottery in Delaware. The pro-
gram of Friday, February 3rd, will be
in charge of Mrs. William Brotemark-
le, chairman TO Home Economics. She
will have Helpful Hints for Home
Makers" A very interesting program
has been arranged. 1t is hoped that
every member will be present and
bring along her best" recipe.-Sec.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
KENToN HOST TO P. o. 5. OF A.
Entertain Visitors From All Parts OF
County and State Thursday Evening


Kenton, Jan. 31.-Cmp No. 3, P. o.
S. of A., at Kenton, was host to many
visitors Thursday evening. The meet
ing was arranged by the state execu-
tive committee as one Of a series of
meetings to be held all over the state
to boost the order. Kenton did itself
proud in its hospitality to the visit
ing members. State Treasurer f. A..
Williams presided, introducing the
members of the state executive com
mittee. Addresses were made by State
President J. r. McIlvane, Magnolia;
State Vice President W. w. Kerper,
Cheswold; State Master of Forms
Harry C.Tee, Harrington; State Chap
lain w. S. Santwell, Cheswold; State
Secretary George Irwin, Wilmington;
Past State President J. ". Tarburton
Leipsic; Past State President John
Halter, Wilmington; District Presi-
dents Meredith, Leipsic, and Wilds,
Kenton. James McMullen and F. NJ.
Cain, Wilmington, spoke briefly a
former state organizer Ed. DAILY, of
Hartly, spoke on the order, supple
menting the site secretary's address.
The state executive committee will
visit Greenwood on February 2, and
will go to Townsend on February 7.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
SMYRNA SUFFERS WORST SNOW
STORM AND COLD OF WINTER
SETTLED DOWN ON COMMUNITY
SATURDAY WITH A BLIZZARD
Leaving Huge Drifts With Roads I'm
passable-Trains and Rural Routes
Held Up-NO School on Monday

Smyrna and vicinity was visited by
the biggest snow storm Of the season
Saturday which with high winds and
drifts and temperature near to che
zero mark, practically shut off busi-
ness and made the streets of town and
the roads impossible for hours. While
the dupont Boulevard with its feet
of snow plows, was soon open, there
was difficulty in keeping it so because
Of the high winds that prevailed all
Saturday, Saturday night and Sun
day Near Hoffecker or Garrison's
Millpond, between Smyrna and Bis
hops Corner (Cheswold), a huge drift
had caused a number Of cars to stall.
Smyrna was practically shut in on
Sunday and from early morning to
late, citizens were busy digging them
selves out. The snow on the level
was over a foot deep while drifts in
some places were six to eight feet
high. Church attendance suffered and
only a few ventured out. Monday
was nearly as bad as Sunday, espec-
tally in the country districts. The
thermometer dropped to within two
degrees of zero Sunday night. There
was no school all day Monday on ac-
count Of the building being too cold
and because school trucks in nearly
all incidences were unable to make
their trips. The school children made
the best Of the opportunity and had
full day of shedding and cOastlng.
It was with difficulty that Sunday
trains were met at Clayton on ac-
count Of the big drifts. Many cars
cot stuck and horse driven vehicles
were resorted to. All trains were
running behind schedule time The
Sunday papers did not reach Smyrna
until nearly noon and then they had
to be transported by wagon pulled
bv two horses. Mr.. Stats was un-
able to make deliveries about town
because of the snow that was thrown
into the cutters making homes Of his
subscribers in most cases inaccessible.
Later Sunday a snow plow from the
State Highway Department opened
the road between Smyrna and Clay
ton so the bus and jitneys could meet
the trains. Monday the traffic condi-
tions were but little better. Milk
routes were served in most cases by
horse and wagon. No rural routes
could be served out Of Smyrna. Farm
ers came to town with most any kind
of horse driven team. Automobiles
for the time being We're of little use.
Roads had to be broken in some in
stances thru fields to avoid impossible
drifts. Yesterday conditions were
better and are improving from day to
day as farmers and state highway
forces are digging the roads out.
Many of the lateral roads are still
impossible. Smyrna is practically
back to normal and the merry sleigh
bells and sleighing and shedding par
ties are taking full advantage Of this
the first real sleighing snow of the
winter. A number of cases of expos
ure and experiences with stalled mot
ors are being reported, the general
expression being it was one of the
worst snow storms Smyrna and vicin-
ity had experienced in years. The
same experience is reported all up and
down the state.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
Fined for Keeping Children Out school

Charged before Magistrates IN Do
yer and Smyrna on complaint of Miss
Leila Thomas, visiting teacher, several
parents were given a fine for allowing
their children to remain out of school
in violation of the compulsory edu-
cation law.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
Coming Smyrna Firemen's supper

Smyrna firemen are making plans
for their annual supper which will be
held in the Century Club House, Mon
day, February 23rd, instead Of 10th.
Be ready to respond to the aid of our
worthy fire organization.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
AsBURY NJ. E. CHURCH NOTES
Rev. r. X. Stephenson. d. D., Pastor,
ANNOUNCES Services for Next Sunday


Announces Services for Next Sunday
Rev. R. X. Stephenson, D. D., pas
tor of Asbury NJ z. Church, announc-
es the usual hours of services for next
Sunday. Assistant Superintendent
W. w. Hynson, in the absence of Supt.
L. NJ. Price, who has gone to Florida
on a pleasure trip, will have charge of
the Sunday School which meets at 10
a. M. At II o'clock the Sacrament of
the Lords Supper will take the place
of the usual morning preaching ser
vice. At GAS the Epworth League,
led by Mrs. R. X. Stephenson, will BE-
held and at 73O the evening preach
ing service. Owing to the heavy
snow drifts last Sunday DR.. Stephen
son did not deliver his sermon. rs
the Radio a Help or Hindrance - He
will deliver this next Sunday evening.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
BUSINESS MEN TO MEET

Will Discuss Plans for Developing the
Del Mar-Va Peninsula Friday Night
A meeting of the business men of
Smyrna to discuss Smyrna's place in
the development Of the Del-Mar-Va
Peninsula will be held in the Ameri-
can Legion Rooms Friday evening at
p. m. This will be an open meeting
and those interested in the develop
ment of Smyrna as well as the PENN
sula, are urged to be present.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01

Will Open a Beauty Shop in Smyrna
The Johnson Sisters of Wilmington
have rented a portion of ]. E. De-
Ford's Store on Main street and have
equipped it with the latest appliances
for a beauty shop. See announcement
in another column.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES
Mission Study Glass to Meet at Mrs.
VIM. Inconsistencies for Sunday

Mr.. G. Gordon Mahy announces the
following services for Sunday: Morn
ing worship at 1890, subject, Fate
or Father Lord; Evening worship at
7.3O, "Christ Preeminent" Sunday
School at 11.45; Christian Endeavor
at 6.45. The first session Of the Mis-
sion Study Glass will be held at Mrs.
William Norris home on Wednesday
evening, February 1st, at 7.3O. The
book "See for YOURSELF is interest
ing and instructive.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01

John Wallace Badly Kicked by Mule
John Wallace who lives on the Car
ter Farm near town was kicked on
the leg by mule yesterday morning
while trying to break through the
drifts. His leg was badly bruised.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01
ST. PETERS CHURCH BULLETIN

Rev. Z. a. LemOine, Rector, AnnOunc-
es Services for Week and Sunday
Wednesday (Feb. 1st) mid-week
meditation, 7.3O p. m.; Thursday being
the Feast Of the Publication, the Holy
Communion will be celebrated at 10
a. m. Services for Sunday as follows
Church school, 10 a. M; morning
prayer and sermon, II a. m; evensong
7.30 D. m.
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01

Continued on Fifth Page
Smyrna times., 1928-02-01

Mrs. Eliza A. Urian, aged 81,
widow of Howard Urian, died at the
home Of her son Harry Urian on the
Price Farm near Cheswold, yesterday
after a lingering illness, Mrs. Urian
spent practically her whole life in this
vicinity and was esteemed by all who
knew her. She was a sister Of the
late PRESLEY Ford of Smyrna. After
her husbands death, which took place
some years ago, she has been making
her home with her children. She is
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11

which but one pass was completed.
forty-two kicks were made, twenty
Der hearing Of a larger number Of
punts in n game.
| have been asked III this forward
passing offense has not changed the
character of the backfield men Sc
lected. I do not think so, for the
threat or the old running back is
one Of the necessities TO make the
forward pass a success.
Generally speaking the forward
pass has compelled greater versa
tility and its development has ac-
counted for distribution or variety
in attack. The offense of football
IL now one of running, passing,
buckinE and kicking with about an
equal number OF efforts in each de-
partment and this very variety has
made the defense harder as il must
meet all four ena at the same
time. The defense muSt hesitate to
diagnose q play-must look a second
time 70 make certain IL has not been
trickad. and the result is a far more
interesting game for the player and
the spectator.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
FIGHT RESULTS
nv the ANNOTATED Pres,l

by the Associated lrestl
BOSTON.-Jack Sharkey, Boston,
outpointed Arthur De kuh. New
York. (10). Lou Bogash. Boston,
knocked out Archie Skinner. Mon
treal. (2).
BUFFoLo. n. Jimmy Stat
terry, Buffalo, %outpointed Jimmy Ma
honey, Chicago. (l0). Kid Choco-
late, Cuba. o%utpointed Johnny Hell
stein. Buffalo. t10).
PHILADELPHIA. - Benny Bass,
Philadelphia, outpointed CASTOR
Charles. France, (10).
MARIETTA, O.-Freddie Miller
Cincinnati. Knocked out Jess Nc
Murty. Toledo. (2).
CHARLOTTE, n. C.-Johnny Rob
erts, Huntington, W. Va. stopped
Ray Hahn. Indianapolis. 90.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-Sam Price,
enton Harbor. Mich. ou~trointed
Terry Lingo. Pittsburgh. t1o).
LITTLE ROCK. Ark.-Kid Len
cho, Mexico, outpointed Paul Sted-
man. st. Louis. (1o). Kid Adams.
Mexico. o%utpointed Garner Johns,
Tampa. Fla. C1ol.
MIAMI. Fa.-Johnny Gerarden,
California. Knocked out Bob Martin,
Buffalo. ". y, ~.
SIOUX FALLS. s. D.-Iilly Light,
st. Paul. outpointed Meyer Grace,
Chicago, C10). Jack Nitti. st. Paul,
outpointed Kid Rippatoe. Sioux City,
la. Csl.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
CHIEFS
open MEETING
Rumor N. Y, Wash.
ington, and Boston
Plan Trade

CHICAGO Dec. f1.-tP-The old
strategy OF the would-be David Ha-
runs, to get a bushel for a peck
was present again today as American
League magnates and officials as
sembled for their annual business
conference.
New York. Washington and Bos'
ton are involved in a rumored trade.
ossie Bluege, Washington third
baseman, was slated to move from
the Senators to the Yankees. In.
fielder Buddy Myer of Boston would
20 back to the Senators and five un-
named players from New York and
Washington would be shifted q
Boston. The Yankees were also IN
the market for Big Ed Morris. the
Boston pitcher. who won 10 and lost
IS games for the cellar champions
last season.
The White Sex also we're ready TO
barter for added strength it can
be done without releasing Pitcher
Thomas and Lyons and one or two
other msinstays. At Toronto las;
week Cleveland indicated it would
trade Pitcher Uhle and Catcher Aut-
rev for Bib Falk and Bill Hume
field, but Manager Lena Black
burne put his foot down on the re-
lease of these two.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
TO
MEET TUESDAY
Informal Discus 10
Held Yesterday;
Little Work

NEW YORK. Dec. l1.-(P)-Wit a
five hour .alk-fest under their belts,
National League magnntes were
primed for their annual winter meet
ing today.
Informal discussion OF yesterday
lasted well into the evening but the
chances were that today's sessions
would be short and snappy. The
club owners and officials want 10 -st
20 Chicago in comfort and in time
for the joint meeting with the Amer
lean League on Thursday. Aside
from the reelection Of John A.
Heydler as president. a report on III
nances and official announcem.ss
that the st. Louis Cardinals won The
1928 pennant. there appeared to be
nothing for the boys TO do but pack
their travelling bags and board a
%westbound train,
Only one trade was announced,
Iris Speaker, new -anager of the
Newark club of the International
League. announcing the purchase
from the New York Giants of Vic
Aldridgc. right-handed pitcher. and
Russell Wrirhtstone, the w~ell-known
Jack az all trades.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
Quits Big Time
Ball to Become
Opera Baritone

MYSTIC. Conn, Dec. ia big
league ball player or a grand opera
singer.
Great ambitions for any boy.
But CLYDE Burrows wanted to be
both.
He has succeeded in one and is or
the threshold OF realization Of his
other dream.
Burrows, tall. dark and handsome,
with the requisite build and prowess
for being equally well an athlete or
a stage hero, was thrilled by his
dreams as a boy in Mystic. Conn.
When he became old enough Clyde
attended Mercer university at Ma
con. Ga. He was the star pitcher Of
the baseball team. and made such a
record on the collegiate diamond that
he was picked up by the Pittsburgh
Pirates.
After playing for some time in the
National league Clyde felt that his
one ambition had been realized. He
still dreamed Of the stage, and sew
eral years ago threw down his pitch-
er's glove forever and deserted the
diamond for the concert hall
His baseball proves had builded
his savings account up 70 $4,000.
This seemed enough 70 finance his
musical education. However, not 50
long after his arrival in New York
he found his finances dv1ndiing
away.
Studying under the best masters
costs money, and the savings ac-
counts state of health became alarm
ing. Offers came that he return TO
the diamond. But he refused. He
would stick il out. He felt that II
he returned to baseball he would
never leave il again and his singing
ambitions would never be realized.
So he got a job in q dentists OF
flee and worked there three years,
studying meanwhile. Came the day
when he was given a trial in Car
negie hall. New York. He sang
Loewe's Edward in his fine bari
tone voice, the final notes dying in
a crash Of applause.
And now another phase OF his am
bition is being realized. He IS to
appear in opera to sing across a
great diamond the famed diamond
horseshoe, so unlike the baseball
diamond which knew his early ef-
forts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-11
DEPAUL, NOT
TILDEN, WILL
PLAY LOCALS
Chicago City Champs
Have Signed With
Frisco High School;
Game Here Dec. FL

Definite arrangements were closed
last night for a game between the
DePaul academy Of Chicago. and
Brownsville high school football
teams, to be played in this city, De-
cember Fl. Red Irvine, athletics di-
rector Of the local schools, made this
announcement this morning.
A tentative plan to play DePaul
was entered into several weeks ago,
but il was halted for a few hours
Saturday, when they were beaten BY
the Tilden Tech high school Of Chi
cage, for the city championship. and
the report sent abroad that Tilden
Tech would come to Brownsville in
place OF DePaul, but the school au-
thorities OF Tilden Tech decided Sun
day morning to accept an offer from
the Lowell high school Of San Fran
cisco 10 play that club during the
coming holidays, instead Of the To-
cal G~ridsters.
Mr.. Irvine IL now making prepare
tons to handle a monster crowd mt
the local stadium on Friday week,
December 81. Not only is IL expect
ed that Valley fandom will come
en-masse for the game, but that
three hundred or more fans from
Chicago are expected TO accompany
the DePaul gridsters to this city.
DePaul players are a husky lot.
possessing a strong line. and swift
backs. They have run up over 200
points this season against oppon-
ents 80. About twenty-five players
will come to Brownsville.
Coach Fessenden Of the Eagles is
giving his men a few days rest, but
the latter part Of the week will find
the gray-jerseyed Eagles back on the
gridiron polishing off for the strug-
gle Friday week.
This game Is expected "a he the
Eagles hardest. And they are de-
mined to keep their goal line clean
from a visitors c~leats, as they have
done SO far this season.
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in action, ! will attempt to pick ar
All-Valley team, similar to the one
I think will be picked ~ by the
coaches Of the Valley. Here they
are:
Left End-Ramsey, McAllen.
Left Tackle-Bennett. Brownsville.
Left Guard-Burns, Brownsville.
Center-O'Bryan, Brownsville.
Right Guard-Todd, San Behito.
Right Tackle, McWillisms, San
Benito.
Right End-Crowe, Brownsville.
Quarter-Newman, Brownsville.
Left Half-Barnhart, Brownsville.
Right Half-Cox. McAllen.
Full-Dodson. San Benito.
I'm picking this team I have chos-
en- players from only three teams"
the San Benito fans says. most Of
the team. six in number, from
Brownsville, three from San Benito
and two from McAllcn. These are
the ones whose playing impressed
me most
Our San Benito Fan friend has. in
the writer's opinion, picked a very
impressive club.
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a#a The BROWNSVILLE HERALD SPORTS SECTION gEnaa
PIT. Arthur Wins
Flip From Main

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. i1.-tPJ-fhs
toss Of a coin has excluded Main
Avenue High school Of San Antonio
from the State Inteyscholastic league
football race and has given Port
Arthur High school a place in the
semi-finals. Main and Port Arthur
tied nj Port Arthur Saturday. each
team scoring six points.
Interscholastic league rules award
such games 70 the teams penetrat-
ing their opponents 20-yard zone
most frequently, but a review Of the
game Saturday showed that the
teams were tied in this respect, rs
well as in total points. A coin was
Tipped here yesterday, Port Arthur
winning. Port Arthur will meet
Marshall in the semi-finals.