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New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
.ACHES0N0UTtIWS NEAR EAST RELIEF
$,000,0W Needed to Garry Out
 Organization Program

Barclay Acheson, director general
 of all the Near East Relief oversees
 work and representative of the na-
 tional executive committee, gave an
 interesting address at the morning service of the First Congregational church, this city, yesterday.
 Speaking of the needs of Near
 East Relief to complete the under-
 writing campaign which 1t is now conducting. Mir. Acheson said in part:
 The board of trustees of the Near East Relief has authorized . money raising campaign to meet its entire ! financial obligation, which is fixed at S6.000,000. Approval of this budget brings to climax . philan- thropic enterprise upon which $104,- 100000 has been spent during the past twelve years, and which has saved more than 1,500.000 lives. -
 'rhe refugee and orphanage work of Near East Relief has been, with out question, the greatest and most successful overseas philanthropy ever undertaken. Its effect on the peaceful solution of many great in- ternational problems is matter of i history.
 ''The orphanage side of this lu- manitarian enterprise is now near ing its completion. A total of 132,- 900 orphan children have passed through it's institutions and 32,o0O such children are still in It's care.
 ''The remaining commitments of this work can now be appraised and definitely scheduled. Plans have been formulated that will both con- serve the results already achieved and insure the carrying out of all present commitments to the orphan children and the communities in which they live.
 Tt is recognized that American honor in involved in the proper completion of this work. Our total budget of s6,00o.ooO has been deter mined on the basis of careful de- tailed study of the number Of years each will require to carry out the policy that every child shall be self supporting at the age of 16.
 Last year the work of Near East Relief cost more than s3.0O0,0Oo, which was given by voluntary con- tributions from every state in the union. An increase of 10oE h these contributions within the next two years will enable the organiza- tion to complete its entire orphan- age commitments and carry in 1 work of education and training to an adequate conclusion.
 "The early work of Near East | Relief. which was largely emergency feeding of the refugees, has evolved 1 into an educational and child well fare enterprise of unprecedented proportions.
 "As a result of it's early work for refugees, the American relief work CTS found themselves with more than 100000 orphan children who had been rescued in Armenia, Persia, Syria, Turkey, Palestine and Greece. An orphan city of 1S,O00 children was established in Central Armenia and scores of similar centers sprang up in other areas. These institutions became great educational organiza- tio1fs, without equal or precedent ill the world.
 But it was recognized from the start that the best place for child is in a home. rather than an insti- tuition, and home placing on a gi-
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

emineptlZ,, satisfactory completion THere No doubt thkt the Secretsol
 Near ,.East Reliefs remarkable stc-
 cess in the work lies in the golden
 rule spirit of service which has snimated 1t. Embracing in its supp
 porters all creeds and political be- liefs, It's work has been done on . broad platform of universal accep- tance. Without this broad humani- tartan platform. the jealousies of changing governments. hostile re- ligions and antagonistic races would have made the saving of a million lives impossible. Neither govern ment nor religious sects can pRject to the pure and simple principle If the golden rule.
 / 'Committees representing :S 900 organizations which have bealously supported Near East Relief. in mak- ing their reports at the annual meet ing, have promised the continued CO., operation of their membership un- til the budget of t6.0oO.000 for tho completion of the orphanage work
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

Donsld at New xork city. chairman |tof the, fortgn policy association,
 will be participants in tho Tuesday program of the ''voterF 0srtice' sponsored by the National Broad. eating Company and tho National League of Women voterA The pro.' gram will be broadcast 1t ! o'clock through the NEG Rcd Network.
 Many Connecticut League mems bers arc planning to listen in on the program, which will be devoted to the discussion of tho world court, s5enator Gillett recently introduced Q resolution in the senate which had for ite purpose tho continuance of aegstaatiens for the entrance of the United States Into the court Tho lea gue is supporting this resolution. Mr. Mcdonald keeps . close watch on international antairs, and is . qualified speaker on the subject.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

gantic scale became srapidIy. .. pIil mary activity ot the Organization. N single year as many as lS.ooo chti- t.dren were placed in supervised and subsidized homes. The speed of thil houaA- placing work depended partly on the health of the children and partly on the economic recovery oi the native populations.
 Although during the past 10 years the Near East Relief has su- pervised the outplacing of vast num- bers of children. S2.00o orphans still remain In its care. partly in institu- tions and partly in supervised homes and trades. E .,.i..a ,,.tfl
 ''The latter stages of this great work will require the establishment of a larger number of supervisory centers like the Working Boys Homes in Cairo. Aleppo. Nazareth and Jerusalem. where the children who are supporting themselves can be advised and assisted.
 For mutual helpfulness,the grad uates of the Near East Relief schools are being enrolled in local chapters of an organization called the Near East League. which is un- der the supervision of American ad. visitors at Is centers throughout the Near Eastern countries. This ad- visory relationship will be contin- ued as long as 1t is necessary. being gradually supplanted by the develop ment of leadership among the young graduates themselves.
 Certain other phases of the American orphanage work will have to be continued for some years. There are several grounds of de- pendent children, such as the blind and crippled. for whom the Near East Relief has introduced training schools which are partially self-sup- porting. There are the American training schools for nurses, which have proved exceptionally useful 70 the local governments. and which will gradually be taken over by these governments. There are vocational schools for some of the higher trades, which will have a full quota of orphan students for at least three years to come. but which can gradu. ally be transferred to local control.
 Tn general. I regard the orphan age phase of Near East Beliefs work as nearing . successful and
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
Gillett and Mcdonald
 To Explain World Court

Senator Frederick H. Gillett, re- publican. of Massachusetts, . msm- Der of the foreign relations commit tee of the senate, and James c. Mo-
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

Fountain pens wers invented near. ly two centuries ago.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27

The first clock was invented in o9G by Pope Sylvester.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-27
OM;&,hiionea
 Bessie

The woman who slumps on cer- tain days of every month has not kept abreast of the times. Midoi has made painful periods thing of the past for thousands Of women.
 Midol is not a narcotic. It does not interfere with the natural and necessary process Of menstruation But it stops the pain. It eases the organs affected in five to seven min utes. Furthermore, the woman who anticipates her time and takes a tiny tablet Of Midol beforehand will ex- perience no pain at all.
 Try 10 realize Midol does really end all suffering, even discom fort. no matter how hard q time you've always had. At drugstores. in trim 1luninum case Tor fifty cents.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
TAYLOR'S BRIDGE COMMUNITY
Christmas Entertainment Given I'm
der Auspices of Association, De-
ightful Event of Xmas Holidays

Taylor's Bridge Community Asso-
citation held its December meeting in
conjunction with the Christmas en-
tertainment. Mrs. Elmer David, the
president, presided. She also pre-
sented the monthly topic, Health" !"
with much force and credit, to the
audience. The motion song exercises
to piano accompaniment, were well
rendered by the children, after which
they presented a "health" playlet in
costume. The association voted S5
membership to the Citizens of Della
ware, bestowing the membership upon
the President, Mrs. David. The fol-
lowing program was rendered. At its
conclusion Santa Claus arrived and
distributed the annual treat to the
children. Song, "Hark, the Herald
Angels Sing, audience; Lords Pray
er; song, "It Came Upon the Midnight
Clear; Minutes of last meeting; song
"Come All Ye Faithful" audience;
Playlette- -"Land of HEALTH" School;
Monthly Topic; Exercise Songs; rec
itation, Welcome" Julia Nemes;
recitation, "My Say" Paulint Francis;
recitation, "A Letter to Santa" Lis
ton Webb; song, "The First Christ
mas" four girls; recitation, proved
at Last" Louise McClain; recitation,
Christmas in Old England" Ida
Smith; song, "Oh, Where Does Santa
Claus Live?" School; recitation, "The
Shepherds" Dorothy Bowman; song,
"A Really Truly Santa Claus" Chill
dren; recitation, can Old Christmas
Carol" Katherine Alfree; song, "Holy
Night" audience; Playlette - Aunt
Jemima" a Christmas play, by the fol
lowing pupils: Dorothy Bowman, Viii
liam Bowman, OHM Mosuly, Rather
Inc Alfree and Ada McClain; Play
lette-'Trying Them Out" grown
people; song" Ready for Santa Claus
school.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
MANY FARMERS TO ATTEND THE
CORN SHOW, DOVER, NEXT WEEK
STATE EVENT TO BE HELD IN
ARMORY WITH MANY EXHIBITS
Interest in Corn Growing and Making
1t More Profitable Crop Will Be
Exploited by Corn Growers AssO.

The attention of the farmers thru
out the county and State is being call
ed again to the state corn show which
will be held in the State Armory in
Dover on January IL, IL and 13 under
the auspices of the Delaware Corn
Growers Association in cooperation
with the various local organizations
and the Extension Department Of the
University of Delaware. All those
who are planning to exhibit their
farm products are requested to follow
the instructions as printed in the
premium list, and to have their ex-
hibit material at the Armroy not later
than Wednesday, January IL, which is
the opening day Of the corn show.
Vice president Denney Pleasanton, r.
Harry Wilson, John M. Roe, and B. B.
Chase, who comprise the local COM
mittee on arrangements, are cooperat-
ing with the other officers of the as
sociation toward making this show
one of the outstanding agricultural
exhibits ever staged in the state. Cash
premiums to the amount of $500 will
be awarded, in addition to several rib
bons, for the best exhibits of corn,
small grains, forage and hay crops.
Only crops grown in Delaware by the
exhibitor during the season of 1927
shall compete for prizes, and no eX-
hibitor shall make more than one en-
try of the same variety of corn in
single class, but he may enter any or
all classes as contained in the prem
ium list An entry fee Of one dollar
will be required of each exhibitor, and
this fee will also entitle the exhibitor
to one years membership in the Della
ware Corn Growers Association. Each
exhibit must be accompanied by full
instructions as to the name and adj
dress of the exhibitor, as well as the
name Of the class in which the ex-
hibit is to be entered. The local COM
mittee in charge will have all the eX-
hibits properly displayed and judged
for those who are unable to attend the
show. At the close of the show all
exhibits will be returned to the own
ers if so requested, as otherwise they
will become the property of the Corn
Growers Association. Each ear of
corn should be carefully wrapped to
prevent shelling, and then packed Sc
curely in light weight box, while all
grain should be shipped in strong
bags to insure safe delivery. If ex-
hibits are shipped by freight or ex-
press, all transportation charges must
be prepaid.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
SAYS SCHOOLS WILL COST MORE
DIR. H.V. Holloway Makes 1927 Report
Showing the Increasing Expenses

DR.. H. V. Holloway, state superin-
tendent of public instruction, probhe-
cies the expenditure of larger sums
of money for education both of youths
and adults in the annual report of the
Department of Public Instruction for
the year ending June 80, which has
Just been completed. "The increas-
ing length of the school life of our
children, the increasing number who
desire to profit by high school work
more nearly adapted to modern needs,
and the ever increasing emphasis
placed by educators upon adjusting
the schools to fit the individual diff
ferences found in children, together
with a more general recognition of
the value of the services rendered by
the teaching profession, constitute a
series of conditions which point to
still greater expenditures for public
education" says DR.. Holloway in his
report to the State Board of Educa
tion. He remarks that the most dis
quieting thing about the educational
situation is not found in the increase
of time necessary for obtaining an
education, nor in the expansion of the
course of study, but in the financial
needs which arise out of those condi
tions. He points out that in one item
alone, that of transportation aid, the
State of Delaware paid last year
$148,626, or nearly fifty per cent more
than the minimum amount set up in
the Constitution as required to be ap-
propriated for free public education.
School attendance it is noted, has in
creased in Delaware, outside of Will
mington, from 92 days for the year
1918 to 1928 days for 1927.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
WHARTON is STATE DETECTIVE
Named by Governor Over N. f. Jett
Whom Temperance People Endorsed

Governor Robinson, late yesterday,
just before his departure from the
State House where he had been dur
ing the afternoon, settled the some
what spirited contest over the ap-
pointment of a State Detective for
Kent county to succeed ID. D. Whar-
ton, whose term expired on December
IS, by the reappointment of Wharton
to the position for term Of four
years. 1t is evident that Wharton
had been recommended for the posi-
ton by Attorney General Switzerland,
as the governor stated some weeks
ago that he would appoint whoever
the encouragement recommended.
The w. C. T. T., of Kent county, as
well as many other temperance work
ers and ministers, had strongly urged
the appointment of Norman +. Jett,
at present Federal prohibition offic-
er. The appointment of Wharton is
looked upon as strictly an organiza-,
ton recommendation and appoint
ment. Wharton has held the position
for the past eight years. The APP
pointment will have to be confirmed
by the next State Senate.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
WHOLE NO. 1923
10Th CENTURY CLUB RECEPTION
Was a Delightful Part of the Xmas
Social Festivities in Smyrna
Fine Musical Program Given


The Christmas reception held in the
Twentieth Century Club last Friday
night was a delightful success and
jolly part of the Smyrna Christmas
festivities. The club house was beau
tifully decorated while its big open
hearth with its burning embers sent
cheer to the club members and their
invited guests Mrs Howard R.Jones,
Mrs. William G. Anthony, Miss Laura
Bell, Mrs. James " Wright and Mrs.
Harry P. Jones were in the receiving
line. The committee in charge of the
program was Mrs. Edward G. Walls
and Miss Laura Bell After a greet
ing from the president, Mrs. Howard
R. Jones, the following program was
presented: Overture from Lohengrin,
Harry Shapley, violinist, and Mrs.
Thomas Coverdale, accompanist; vO-
cal solo, Happy Song" Miss Mar
garet Turner, Miss Mary Hynson, at
the piano; encore, Crossing the Stile;'
musical reading, "Keep On Keeping
On" and "The Mistletoe," Miss May
Thompson, Mrs. Henry C. Webb, ac-
companist; vocal duet, Misses Pauline
and Geneva Pryor, Mrs. Coverdale ae-
companist; piano duet, Hungarian
Rhapsodie," List, Mrs. Coyerdale and
Miss Rebecca Williams; vocal solo,
Beloved 1t Is Morn" Mrs. J. D.Niles,
of Townsend, Mrs. Henry C. Webb ae-
companist. A social hour followed.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
EXPECT CROWD At DEL-MAR-VA
MEETING OVERAT CHESTERTOHN
MANY FROM SMYRNA AND 9TH
Err TOWNS TO DISCUSS PLANS
DIR. G. Layton Grier, the President of
the Association; DIR. BOmberger and
Others Will Speak-Big Program


Acceptances received by Edwin H.
Brown, Jr, chairman of the Inter
County Convention, indicate that the
meeting on January 6, in the Audi
torium, Washington College, Chester
town, will be an enthusiastic gather
ing. The meeting is to determine
whether upper counties shall join the
Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore, Associa-
tion. A large and representative at
tendance will be there to boost for the
Del-Mar-Va Peninsula. A delegation
of twenty or more will motor over
from Smyrna. Mr.. Brown is of the
opinion that there will be material
delegation present from each of the
seven northern Peninsula counties.
This opinion, he says, is based on the
general interest reported by business
leaders in all districts of the counties
concerned. II feel that a majority of
our leading citizens in the upper end
of the Peninsula are interested in the
Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Associa-
ton and its work." said Mr.. Brown.
'"They displayed decided concern by
their recent voting in the referendum
and l am quite confident that each
county will send a good delegation to
the Convention for the purpose of tax
ing direct action in the matter of fu-
ture participation in the activities of
the Association" "The reason for call
ing an Inter-County meeting is to
economic in time, effort and money
and also that prompt action may be
had by all counties in considering
their respective problems at one time.
The getting together will provide op-
portunity to agree upon uniformity
of procedure A statement will be
presented showing the present status
of the campaign and also a report
covering the essential referendum re-
suits. DIR. Franklin B. Bomberger,
executive Director Of Administration
and Markets of the Association, will
talk on the referendum and outstand-
ing features of the Associations work
DIR. G. Layton Grier, Association pres
ident, will speak on ''The Del-Mar-Va
Association-Its Achievements and
Program"
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
WRIGHT LUMBER YARD CHANGE
w. w. & ]. V. Wright Take Over Es-
tate of Mrs. Joseph H. Wright

Beginning January 1, 1928, w. w.
Wright and James V. Wright took
over the estate of Mrs. Joseph H.
Wright, and will continue the Lum-
Der and Building Business under the
firm name of w. W. & ]. V. Wright.
The Wright brothers have been carry
ing on the business ever since the
death Of their sisttr Mrs. Joseph H.
Wright Her estate is now settled
and the new firm take hold in their
own names with the best wishes of
their many friends The old lumber
yard business which they acquired
has been run continuously since it
was founded by the late John c.
Bailey in 1862. Upon Mr. Bailey's
death Frank Bailey, his son, took
over the business and ran it until he
sold out to Mr. Joseph H. Wright.
After Mr.. Wright's death in July,
1921, his widow ran the business un-
til her death in November, 1926. Now
her brothers, w. w. & J. V. Wright
become sole owners and will continue
the business with the same high pur-
pose and attention to trade that has
always marked the policy of this old
stand. In another column the new
firm makes an announcement.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
KENT COUNTY GRANGE MEET

Will Be Held in FELTON, Tomorrow
and Smyrna to Have Part in Program
A number of the members of Smyr-
ma Grange anticipate motoring to Eel
ton tomorrow to attend the quarterly
meeting of the Kent County Pomona
Grange to be held in Trophy Grange
Hall, FELTON,, for which the following
program has been arranged: 1890
opened in the fifth degree; address of
welcome by member from Trophy
Grange, response, from Smyrna
Grange; afternoon, music, Trophy
Grange; playlet, Fruitland Grange,
Camden; report, Russell E. Wilson,
Kent county farm agent; recitation by
member from Capital Grange; report,
Miss Comstocks on boys and girls
club work; talk on forestry, by State
Forester w. S. Taber; music by
Trophy Grange; resolutions from Ru-
raj Grange.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
wALLY EETERICH ENTERTAINs
He and His Bride Entertain House
Guests in New Home on Boulevard


Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace D. Elterich
(nee Miss Priscilla K johnson of Wy
oming), who were married last Sep
tember, moved recently into the newly
built. property on the Boulevard op-
posite Ennis & Deakyne's garage and
Thursday they entertained Christmas
holiday guests in a housewarming
that was delightful not only in the
christening of their cozy little home
but for a hospitality that made the
evening most pleasant. Besides the
family and other friends Of the groom
living here in Smyrna, there were
out-of-town guests as follows: Dir.
and Mrs. William Draper, Mr. and
Mrs. James Lafferty, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ebe Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. William
Schmidt, Miss Lillian Benson and Mr..
Holiday, all of Wyoming, and Mrs.
Clark and son Merrill, Of Dover. The
groom is employed with his father, V.
Wallace Elterich, who has succeeded
Miss Clara R. Leinberger N the meat
and grocery business.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
sOLOMAN BELL GETS 4 MONTHS
Former Smyrna Postoffice JanitOr
Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

Soloman Bell, colored, former jani-
tor in the Smyrna Post Office, plead
ed guilty to a charge of rifling the
mails, and was sentenced to four
months imprisonment by Judge Nor
ris in United States District Court
yesterday. In imposing sentence Judge
Morris said he was taking into con-
sideration that Bell had already been
imprisoned for eight months waiting
a hearing. Donald G. Switzerland,
Post Office inspector, testified Bell
took several letters from mail bags
last April.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
ASBURY NJ. E. CHURCH NOTES

Rev. DIR. R.K. Stephenson, Pastor, An
nounce Services for Week and Sunday
The usual services at Asbury NJ. f.
Church next Sunday: Sunday school
at 10 a. M, preaching, II a. M; Ep-
worth League at 6.45 p. M, nd preach
ing at 7.30 p. m. Rev. DR.. r. K.
Stephenson will preach at both SER
vices. This evening at 7.90, at the
mid-week prayer service there will be
Bible Reading exposition of the
18th Chapter of Romans with a gem
eral exchange of opinions on it by the
congregation.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
ROTARY HEARS WAR RECORD
Davis H. Bell Gives Vivid Two Hour
Talk of His Experiences Overseas

Talk of His Experiences Overseas
The regular meeting Of the Smyrna
Rotary Club was held at the Wayside
Inn, Thursday, December 29th, at 6.15
The program was in charge Of Davis
H. Bell, member Of the Lower House
of the Delaware Legislature. Mr.Bell
described both interestingly and vivid
ly his experiences at the front in the
World War. Probably no Smyrna
boy and few in Delaware went thru
the hardships Mr. Bell did and what
he told was listened to with appreci-
ative interest by the Rotarians. Mr..
Bell entered the service May 1st,
1918, and went first to Fort Slown,
New York, and from there to Camp
MacClellen, Aniston, Alabama. In
June he went over seas with Company
NJ, lis Infantry, 29th Devision,
known as "The Blue and Gray" In
July he was in France at the front
and saw much real service on the
fighting line during the war. To
morrow nights meeting will be known
as Ladies' Night" when the Rotary
will entertain their wives and friends.
Covers for so or more will be laid at
The Wayside Inn.
Smyrna times., 1928-01-04
XMAS DANCE AT MIDDLETOWN
Was Attended by Eighty Couples and
Was a Delightful Social Event


The largest social affair of the
holiday season was the dance given
by the ladies of the Middletown New
Century Club in the club house Tues
day evening Of last week. Mrs. Har-
ry S. Brady, a member Of the club,
was chairman. About so couples and
a number of spectators were present.
Sewen c. Downs and his orchestra
from Wilmington furnished delightful
music from 8 to O'Clock At mid
night ali present were invited to the
grill" where refreshments We're
served by the club hostesses. The
club auditorium was beautiful recOr-
ated with Christmas evergreens. The
patronesses were: Mrs. W. K Belts,
Mrs. Clara B. Green, Mrs. Elias NJ.
Shallcross, Mrs. Walter Beasten, Mrs.
]. Everett Walls, Mrs. Harry Roberts.