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Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
SMYRNA 2OTH CENTURY CLUB
Smyrna Club Gives Reciprocity Day
Program Before Wyoming Club

The members of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club were the guests of the Wy
oming Round Table Club last Friday,
March 2. More than twenty-five went
and enjoyed the hospitality of the
Wyoming Club. The Smyrna Club
gave the days program It was un-
der the efficient management of Mrs.
Thomas Coverdale and one of music
interspersed with readings. The mu-
sic was from Lohengrin that romantic
drama (words and music) by Richard
Wagner, founded on the poem of 10
hengrin." the readings which were
given by Mrs. Coverdale were about
the German legend, that mythical
knight of the swan, the son of Parzi-
val, and a knight of the Holy Grail.
Those who assisted Mrs. Coverdale in
making a most enjoyable program
were Mr.. Harry Shapley, (violin), and
Mrs. Henry Webb. Friday, March
9th, is Mrs. S. ]. Reynolds Day. Miss
Anna Beckett and her pupils will give
the program Don't miss it. Prizes
will be given.-Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
UNIFORM VEGETABLE CARRIERS
Farmers Say Present Is Different
Sizes Mean Loss to the Growers
H. p. Hall Attends Meeting

Delaware farmers are interested in
the Perkins bill now before Congress,
which would reduce the number of
vegetable carriers from rs different
sizes to 6 standard rizes, the measure
applying over the United States. The
bill or a similar one has been before
Congress many times but has failed
Of passage, because of some particular
opposition from some group. Each
time however, it has obtained more
supporters and the chances of it pass
ing now are stronger than ever be-
fore. Instead of the rs assorted sizes
Of carriers, the six standard sizes pro-
posed in the bill would be two bush
els, l 1-2 bushels, bushel, 3-4 bush
el, II bushel, and ID bushel. The
chief opposition to this bill at this
times comes from coup manufactur-
ing concern of Camden, n. j., and a
catsup manufacturer Of Pittsburgh,
Pa. At this time it is believed that
the Peninsula Horticultural Society
will support the measure and when
the farmers realize that it means a
great benefit to them, it is believed
they will support the bill. At the
present time the soup company and
the catsup company are obtaining 5-8
baskets of tomatoes for a price COM
mensurate to a half bushel. In other
words, they are paying for half
bushel and obtaining an eighth of a
bushel more. If these standard sizes
were fixed by the government through
Congress then the farmer would be
paid his price for half bushel and
more for Sd of a bushel. The oppo-
sition to the measure bases all of its
demands on the necessity for retain
ing the 5-8 basket. The protesting
delegation argued for the inclusion of
the fve-eighths container. 1t was
pointed out that even the racks on
which tomatoes are hauled to the sta
tion are built to fit the fve-eighths
basket, and likewise the bodies of
transporting trucks. The basket fits
nicely into freight cars. 1t is not too
heavy for handling in the lefild, and
not too light. More economical gath
ering of tomatoes IS possible than
with either the one-half or the full
bushel basket. The bushel basket is
too large and the half bushel is some
what too small. The individual work
Ell, it is said, can handle the five
eighths basket about as we'll as they
could handle the half bushel basket
with considerable gain in volume of
work accomplished. Representative
Houston introduced the Delaware del
egation to the committee. In the
party We're: Harry L. Cannon Of
Bridgeville, Hervey P. Hall of Smyr-
ma and Messrs. Creadick of Harring-
ton, Boyce and Ennis Of Dover and
/ Eskridge of Laurel. Backing the pro
Y test against omission Of the five-eigh-
/ tbs container are the Delaware State
Board of Agriculture, the State
Grange and other farm organizations
Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
TOMATO GROWERS TO MEET IN
SMYRNA, LEIPSIC, CHESWOLD
TO DISCUSS SITUATION AND
HOW TO GET BETTER PROFITS
Meeting In Smyrna to be Held in Cen
tury Club on Tuesday Evening Next
March 18th at 7.3O O'clock

The program of economic produc-
ton and the practicing of more prof
liable cultural methods in the grow
ing of tomatoes will be among the
chief points of interest to be discuss
ed at the series of meetings which
will be held in Kent County next week
under the direction of E. w. Montell,
Crop Service Specialist, and County
Agent Russell E. Wilson, in coopera-
tion with the local Gamers and toma-
to buyers. The attention of all the
tomato growers in the central part of
the state is being called to these meet
ings, and all those farmers who are
planning to grow this crop this COM
ing year should attend if possible, as
there will be some interesting facts
brought out in regard to the tomato
growing industry in this section of
the United States. The itinerary of
these meetings is as follows: Smyrna
Century Club, Tuesday evening, March
13, at 7.30 o'clock; Leipsic Town Hall,
Wednesday evening, March IA, at 7.30
O'Clock; Boyce's Hall in Cheswold,
Thursday evening, March Is, at 7.30
o'clock. Although these meetings
have been planned for the benefit of
all the tomato growers, they will be
of special interest to those farmers
who are expecting to set out portion
of their acreage to the second early
varieties, and who are selling their
crop on the open market this year.
The problem before the farmers to-
day throughout the country is how to
obtain greater profits from their crops
and this is especially true in regard to
the tomato industry in the eastern
part of the United States where the
average yield per acre is below that
of the Middle Western States which
have been rapidly coming into the to-
mato growing business in competition
with the eastern farmers. In order
to meet this competition, therefore,
our production per acre must be in
creased in addition to the raising Of
the standards Of quality. A word Of
warning, however, should accompany
this economic production program to
the effect that the acreage must not
be expanded along with this increase
in WELD per acre, as such a practice
among tht growers generally would
result in even a greater over produc-
ton, and decided reduction in the
market prices.
Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
KENToN COUPLE HAD SURPRISE
Mr. and Mrs. H. Clifford Clark Honor
ed on Tenth Wedding Anniversary

A surprise party was given Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Clifford Clark at their home
near Kenton on Saturday night in
honor of their tenth wedding anniver-
sary. Miss Geiser, sister Of Mrs.
Clark, being an artist, carried out
most tastefully color scheme of pink
and white. The center piece in a well
ladened table, was pink sweet peas.
The favors to each lady represented
coursage bouquets made of crepe pap
er with an inclosure of a tiny box Of
talcum powder which formed the stem
The evening was spent in cards and
music. After a most tasteful and at
tractive platter was served, the un-
usual attractive wedding cake, made
of ice cream, decorated with the froZ-
en- whip cream, was served with cof-
fee and cake. Those present We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Clark, Donald
Clark, Mrs. Rena Geiser, Mrs. John
Steward and Miss Esther Geiser, of
Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Clark and Miss Mary Clark, Whining
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Clark, DR..
and Mrs. R. F. Corley, Mr. and Mrs.
Howard R, ones and Mrs. Bertha B.
Clifton, Smyrna. Many beautiful and
useful gifts were received. The af-
fair was so quietly worked that it was
a complete surprise to Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark.
Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
FARM FIRE NEAR HARRINGTON
Eight Cows and Pair of Horses Burn
ed in Stable Fire on Sann Farm

Eight Cows and Pair of Horses Burn
ed in Stable Fire on Sapp Farm
Fire on the farm of James X. Sapp
four miles from Harrington tenanted
by Cove Donovan, destroyed the barn
and burned eight valuable cows, a
heifer and pair of fine horses. A
considerable quantity Of hay was also
destroyed. The loss is estimated at
$1,000. William Wales, a former farm
hand employed by Donovan, was tax
en- into custody by State Highway
Policemen O'Neill and Knox and was
taken to Dover, where he will be ques-
toned. No charge was placed against
him. Mr. and Mrs. Donovan We're
away from home at the time. The
fire was discovered about s o'clock
and fifiremen from Harrington, Hous-
ton and Milford were summoned. All
they could do was to save the ad-
iacent buildings. A bull and pair
of mules were saved fro mthe flames
after the firemen arrived.
Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
JoHNsON-CAULK COURT APPEAL
Argument Heard in Dover; Lost Levy
Court Seats Are at Issue


Argument was heard at Dover last
week in the Supreme Court on appeals
taken by Benjamin w. johnson and
Royden Caulk of Blackbird, from the
Superior Court on a decision to per-
nit the seating of the present Levy
Court Commissioners Truit and Hart,
of New Castle county. The two cases
have been attracting wide interest in
the state courts since the Levy Court
reorganized early last January. The
Caulk case dates from 1922, with a
series Of various legal proceedings in
the courts. Both Caulk and johnson
were elected Levy Court commission
ers at the last general election in 1926
johnson was chosen from the Sixth
Levy Court district, and Caulk from
the Seventh Levy Court district. Quo
warranto and then mandamus pro-
ceedings followed, before the Superior
Court finally contended that Truitt
and Hart should be seated. 1t was
said that Johnson, as tax collector of
Pencader hundred, had not cleared his
duplicate. In Caulk's case it was con-
tended that there was no election
scheduled for 1926 in that Levy Court
district. Johnson's case was the first
heard in Supreme Court and Caulk's
case followed. Johnson was repre-
sented by James H. Hughes,Jr., Caulk
by John Biggs, Jr. Decision was re-
served.
Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
DOVER CHURCH SCHOOL CLOSES
Six-Week Training School for Church
Workers Meets With Much Success


The six weeks training school for
church workers closed Monday even
ing in Wesley NM F. Church, Dover,
where the school was held each Mon
day night since January 20. Rev. Dr..
r. K Stephenson and a class from
Smyrna attended the school, This was
the fourth annual session Of the
school After the several depart
ments had their final instructions in
their separate classes and Or. Charles
a: Walker had given his last message
at the devotional hour, the entire
membership of the school went to the
main auditorium of Wesley Church
and a communion service was held as
the last act of the six weeks school.
The ministers on the faculty included
0Dr. R. G. HeIfenstein, Dr. Charles A.
Walker, the Rev E. w. Jones and the
Rev. G. A. Burslem, assisted by the
Revs. F. A. Lindhorst, E. H. Collins,
R. f. Stephenson, n. G. Benson, R.W.
Campbell, ]. P Kelly, D. J. Givan, J.
H. Geoghegan,, R. S. Hodgson and
the Rev. Adams of the Dover NJ. P.
Church administered the communion
to the hundred or more members of
the school. After the singing of the
hymn "Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
DR.. Charles A. Walker, pastor of the
Dover Baptist Church, pronounced the
benediction. During the evening the
Rev. F. A. Lindhorst, dean of the
school, presented to all who had com
uleted the fulI course. certificates
Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
DOVER woMAN's GID BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Sallie C.StevensOn, Cousin of the
Late Geo. NJ. Stevenson of Smyrna


Late Geo. NJ. Stevenson of Smyrna
Mrs. Sallie C. Stevenson, widow of
Edwin NJ. Stevenson, of Dover, quiet
" celebrated Saturday at her home in
Dover, her 92nd birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Stevenson and the late George
M. Stevenson of Smyrna, were cousins
She is in excellent health and her
many friends are wishing her many
more happy returns of the day. Mrs.
Stevenson entertained over the week
end her daughters, Mrs. r. G. Thack-
cry Of Elkton, Md, and Mrs. Walter
S. Butler of Philadelphia, accompan-
led BY their husbands. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse b. Surton of Dover, Mr. Burton
being a nephew of Mrs. Stevenson,
was also with the party. Mrs. Stev-
enson's only son, J. E. Stevenson,
who lives with his mother, assisted in
entertaining.
Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
SHORE TOMATO SITUATION OFF
Uncertainty as to Whether Majority
of Canning Houses Will Operate


of Canning Houses Will Operate
Although the prevailing opinion ap-
pears to be that the contract price Of
tomatoes this season should be some
where around the 25-cent mark, pack
ers around Centreville, Nd, last week
declined to discuss the situation, and
there is considerable uncertainty as to
whether or not the majority Of can
ming houses will be in operation. It
is said that the increasing importation
Of Italian canned goods and Mex
lean raw materials is largely respon-
sible for the fact that scarcely no fu-
lures have been sold. County grow
ers are anxiously awaiting some word
that may indicate just what condi-
tions will be within the next month or
six weeks.
Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Frederick CrOpp VIII Occupy the
Pulpit Sunday Morning and Evening
On Sunday there will be morning
and evening worship as usual, 1890
and 7.30. Mr.. Frederick Cropp will
preach at both services. Sunday
School, 11.45; Christian Endeavor,
6.45. The Missionary Society will
meet at the home Of Mrs. F. F. Evans
on Thursday, March 8th, at 2.S0
o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1928-03-07
ASBURY VI. E. CHURCH NOTES
Supt. L. NJ. Price is Expected Back
from Florida, to Lead Sunday School

from flOrIda, 10 Lead sunday ocnOOi
Rev. DR.. r. K. Stephenson, pastor,
announces the usual services for next
Sunday: Sunday School at 10 a. M,
at which Rev. L. NJ. Price, superinten-
dent, is expected to lead. Mr.. Price,
who has been on an extended trip to
Florida, is expected home Saturday
and if he gets home in time, he will
no doubt, be at his post in the Sunday
School The morning preaching ser
vice will take place at II o'clock with
a ten-minute talk to the children fol-
lowed with a sermon by the pastor.
Allen Moffitt will lead the Epworth
League at 645 and the evening
preaching service with sermon by the
pastor, viii take place at 7.30.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
AMERICAN GIRL ENTERS
GERMAN BOAT RACES
Takes Two Motor Boats for Speed
Competition.

BIZ DNitGd Press
NEW YORK, June 1.-The only
American entry in the international
motor boat races to be held on Lake
Templin, Germany, June 1917, will
be a Long Island girl, Miss Helen
Hentschel.
Miss Hentschel has sailed for
Hamburger to compete against
drivers from England, Germany,
Franc sand Italy. She took with her
three American-built stock motors
and two specially designed boats for
the competition.
The international course on Lake
Templin is two and a half miles long
and lies between Berlin and Pots
dam. After competing abroad Miss
Hentschel will return in time to
enter tI7e Exposition races at Long
Beach, Cal, in August.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
win Provide for Lectures

BIZ J1HteS NpCCluI
EVANSVILLE, Ind, June 1.-The
will of Mrs. Annie E. Taylor, sub
mitted for probate here Thursday,
provides for establishment of lee
ture series on the United States
Constitution at Butler University,
indianapolis, to be known as the
Edwin Taylor Lectures on Govern
ment," as memorial to her hus-
band, a Butler graduate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
HENRY FORD SUMMONED
TO DEFEND ANTIQUES
Must Appear in Orphans Court in
Suit by Donors Mother.
BIZ UnitCd Press

BIZ JUitCd Press
BRIDGETON, N. j., June l.
Henry Ford will be cited to appear
in the Cumberland County Orphans
court early in July to defend some
antique treasures left to him.
Uuder the will of William E. Has
kell, his collection of antique glass
ware, china, hooked rugs, quilts and
furniture was left to MIR. Henry
Ford of Detroit, Michigan, to be
used as exhibits and are never to
be sold or given away"
Mrs. Hannah A. Haskell, his
mother, is contestping the will and
newspaper notice was given to all
the benefciaries, including the au-
tomobile manufacturer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
PROHIBITION FAILS, VIEW
OF MUNClE POLICE HEAD
Declares Indiana Laws Hamper Law
Enforcement.

BIZ Times Special
MUNCIE, Ind, June 1-"Prohi-
bition is failure according to
Arthur B. Jones, Muncie police
chief
Jones made the statement in
commenting on a recent announce
ment by Chief Jacob Graul, Cleve-
land, Ohio, who urged a return to
the saloon as a solution of troubles
arising from attempts to enforce
dry laws.
Indiana laws, requiring search
warrants for liquor, hamper officials
in enforcing prohibition, Chief Jones
believes. He considers the saloon
an evil, but offers no other solution
of the liquor prObNm.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
Engineer Veteran Dies

bW 7 IWttS NUtCFUt
FRANKFORT, Ind, June Ed
ward Long, 80, for more than forty
years a locomotive engineer in the
employ Of the Glover Leaf Railroad
is dead here of paralysis. His first
railroad work was firing a wood
burning locomotive on the Wabash
Railroad. The engine is now on
display IN the Field Museum, Chi
cago 4salsstrs4lsl s.a4..i,i.4 an : nj ~.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
RIOTS SUBSIDE
IN JUGO-SLAvIA;
FEAR RENEWAL
Situation Still Tense, With
Feeling Against Italy
Running High.

BELGRADE, June IA measure
Of quiet prevailed through Jugo-
Slavia today after the series of anti
Fascist disturbances of the past ten
days, in which many persons have
been injured and official notes have
passed between the two govern
ments.
The most serious difficulties oc-
CURED Wednesday night and Of
tlcials communicates said today that
sixty-four persons. including both
gendarmes and demonstrators, had
been injured. Twenty-one of those
injured are in serious condition.
The communique said forty-five
persons. including thirty Commun-
lists, were under arrest.
The Italian minister. Bordero had
an audience with the king last night
and took official leave of the
country. He informed his majesty
that the new Italian minister, CALI.
already was in Rome, prepared to
entrain for Jugo- Slavia.
Although the situation remained
somewhat calm in Belgrade, reports
here said that thousands had staged
an anti-Italian demonstration in
Skoplje. Police interviewed and final
ly dispersed the demonstrators. but
not until after the gendarmes had
swung their rifle butts at the fore
most leaders Of the crowd.
Also it was learned today that
the Jugo-Slav government had de-
cided not to reply to Italys note
until its consul had ascertained the
damage to Jugo- Slav property as
result of demonstrations in Fiume.
Trieste and cara.
The government desires an an
swer from Italy concerning the in
cident at cara, of which the Jugo-
Slav authorities wrote to Rome
recently.
BIZ LHjted Press
LONDON, June IA dispatch to
the Daily Express today said that
the powerful JugO-Slav semi-secret
society Narodna Obrana had sum-
moned a public anti-Italian meet
ing in Belgrade Sunday.
The message, coming from
Vienna, said that Fascists had re-
newed anti-Jugo- Slav rioting in
cara, Wednesday night. The Fas-
cists entered the Jugo- Slav consul
late. took the flag from the con-
sulS motor car and burned it on
the seafront, while shouting war
with Jugo-Slav," the dispatch said.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13
.D|G GUsHER COMPLETED
 IN YATES POOL FIELD

SAN ANGELO, Tex, Feb. 13. (P)- McMan- -Marland No. Is Yates in the east part along the north line of sec tion 34 1-2, block 1, I. x G. N. Ky. Co.,, survey, in Pecos county, was complet- ed at 1,274 feet for 45O barrels of oil an hour.
 Simms Oil Co.,, No. Smith in the northwest part of section 108, T. 0. Ry Co.,, survey, and a south offset to Gulf Mo- 7 Yaaes on Tunnels county school land, sprayed oil from 1909 feet At slightly lesser depth it developed an estimated 30,O00,O0O cu- bic feet of gas.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13
NORTHERN NOTES

Billy Burke and Fred Milligan carry the mail from Nenana to the Lone
 Star roadhouse, distance of 15O miles. They drive between F to 27 dogs and their loads average from 800 to HOO pounds. Lars Nelson picks 15o miles to Big River. The carriers up the mail there and takes it another from that point to Flat are Charles Konig and Pete Snow. Their route also covers 150 miles. Simonson has the contract from Flat to lower Kus- kokWim river points.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13
SHELDON TO coRDOvA

Robert F.. Sheldon, general mara ger of the Mckinley Park Tourist Transportation Co.,, is in the city to- day cnroute to Cordova on company business. From Cordova MT. Sheldon will go to Ketchikan as a representa- tive of the Fairbanks Igloo No. to the Pioneer. of Alaska Convention. which will convene the 18th of this month. No. is the largest and rich. est Igloo in the Territory.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13
SHOT THROUGH KNEE

The young son of Rev. ard Mrs Hotovisky, of Belkofsky, aecidently shot himself through knee-cap yes terday, according to message receiv- ct in Seward yesterday. A doctor will leave Seward on the s. s. Starr tomorrow to treat the wound.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13
LADIES AID MEETING

The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Community church, will meet with Mrs. John Rosness Wed nesday afternoon at ? o'clock. All members are requested to be present.
 Mrs. Graham, secretary.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13

The Anchorage boys high school basketball team, playing against the College, in Fairbanks, were defeated Friday night by the score of 40 to 10.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13
SCRAP BOOK ExERPs

J. H. Stewart, banker, Witchita, Kas. s.:-"My wife and I returned home in good shape. We found everybody we'll and business matters in good condition. We enjoyed our trip great ly, and think much more of Alaska than we did before our trip. My friends here think I am quite boom CT for Alaska"
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13

F. Hutchinson, of Bird, will be one Of the many Alaskans going South on the steamer tomorrow for a brief trip in the States. Upon his return he will be stationed at Sunrise.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13

Mrs. s. E. Raynor, wife of the man. ager of the Empress theater at An chorage, departed for home on today's train. M
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13

John McGrath, we'll known old timer from the Inside, will be among those going ta the States on the S. s. Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13
FAIRBANKS HIGH NEXT

The Fairbanks high school basket ball boys team will arrive in Seward, according to present plans, on Satur- day night, February 25, to take on the local high school team for two games.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13

F. W. Lockhead, oldtimer from the Interior is going out on the s. s. Alaska
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13

Frye-Bruhn's Baby Beef is unex- ceIIed.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-02-13

Prompt service in derlvery at the Carstens Meat Market.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-16
Floods Still Threaten
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 16.-Flood
dangers continued in parts of
Georgia and Florida today, but the
tropical disturbances of the past
week diminished in strength.
Rains still we're reported from
parts of central and southern
Georgia and the winds still we're
high. The worst of the winds, how
ever, we're reported to have blown
out and the west coast Of Florida
began to recover today.
Damage in the two States has
been tremendous-the week of
tropical hurricanes having brought
more than $1,OOOOO0 in property
loss-and one fatality has been re-
ported.
Parts of Georgia continue to
suffer from the high waters as rivers
continued rising. The worst Of the
rain seemed to center near West
Point, Ga.
The flood threat continues along
the Kissimmee River and Lake
Okeechobee districts of Florida, a
district already damaged by high
winds. Water we're reported rising
today and precautions were taken
to prevent any great loss.