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Smyrna times., 1929-10-30
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Strand Theatre, Smyrna

Satruday-If anyone ever doubt
ed that modern science is fascinat-
ingly interesting they have but to
view "Spies," the great German
mystery-crook play produced by
UFA and released in this country
by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which
will be shown at the Strand Satur-
day. The story deals with a mas
ter criminal, his plot to control the
earth and his losing battle with a
brilliant young secret service man,
who receives valuable aid from the
criminals chief lieutenant, beau
tiful young woman, who falls in
love with the detective. The story
was direcvted by Fritz Lang, the
great German director, from an
original story by his wife, Thea
Won Harbou. An exceptional cast
has been assembled, including
names prominent both in German
films and on the German stage.
Lang will be remembered for his
sensational film success, 'fMetrop-
oils"
Smyrna times., 1929-10-30
Dover Opera House, Dover

Many from Smyrna-Clayton and
upper Kent County motored to Do
yer Monday and last evening to
witness and hear the newly INSTALL
ed electric sound system at the Do
yer Opera House and that it prov
ed to be a vast Improvement over
the old disc talkie equipment was
attested to by an enthusiastic
crowd that filled every seat in the
house at both performances. Ben
jamin Shindler, the manager, ap-
preciated this and asks us to make
this announcement for him: Il
thank you for your wonderful
support and enthusiasm evidenced
during the showing of the Cock
Eyed World, the initial presenta-
ton on our newly installed West
ern Electric Sound System. It
marks a new era for Dover and
vicinity in providing the best in
entertainment for our patrons, in
which direction I pledged myself
when i first acquired the Dover
Opera House. 1t is you, Messrs
Public, that enables me to make
these improvements and will con-
tinue to make further improve
ments for your benefit and youl
pleasure"
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her father, Mr.Luther Leager, near
Bridgetown, MIDI one of the larg-
est producers of pure-bred turkeys
in that section Of Queen Anne's
Queens county, Md. She now has
625 turkeys about ready for mar
ket, some weighing as high as 22
pounds. The first shipment will
probably be made next week to
northern markets, when she will
realize so cents per pound for her
prize birds. The stock is Purebred
Bronze, so much sought after both
for breeding purposes and table
use. To hatch this large amount
Of stock, incubators were used, and
Is turkey hens were necessary to
successfully rear the young. The
turkeys are carefully guarded
every day and night, being penned
in a five-acre tract within a few
yards from the house. To feed the
birds at this season of the year
600 pounds of butter milk is con-
sumed every three days, besides
large quantities of corn, wheat and
oats. Many people from adjoining
counties and Delaware go to see
the large flock, to secure breeders
and get an idea how to raise turk
eys successfully during the sum-
mer months. Mr.. and Mrs. Prince
Smyrna times., 1929-10-30
BERLIN MAN ENDS HIS LIFE
A. f. Oakes, u, Lumberman, Fires
2 Shots in Brain, Dies Later

Placing a revolver against his
forehead, Arthur F. Oaks, 27, lum-
herman, of Berlin, fired two bullets
through his brain late Wednesday
night, which caused his death at
O'Clock Thursday morning in the
Peninsula General Hospital, at Sal
isbury. Mystery surrounds the
motive behind the suicide. Rela-
tives say around ten o'clock We'd
nesday night Oaks visited his faith
er, Harvey Oaks, on Burleigh ST.,
Berlin, Md. AS he walked from
the yard of the residence two re-
volver shots rang out. Relatives,
who ran to his side, found Oaks
unconscious with the two bullet
wounds in his forehead. DR.. Char
les r. Law ordered the man sent
to the Salisbury hospital. Oaks IS
survived by his wife and two small
children, one years old and the
other only three months old.
Smyrna times., 1929-10-30
SCHOOLS TO GET SOUVENIRS
Trusses That Held Roof Over 26
Presidents to Be Distributed

Five thousand blocks of wood
cut from trusses removed from the
roof of the White House two years
ago, when the Executive Mansion
was remodeled, are to be distribut-
ed as souvenirs among schools
thruout the country by National
Lumber Manufacturers Associa-
ton. These trusses had held the
White House roof more than III
years over twenty-six Presidents
Of the United States. They were
placed in the mansion when it was
reconstructed after the Battel of
Bladensburg- 1914 "a and the
sacking of the Capital. Though
still in sound condition, they were
removed when the recent remodel
ing plans called for a new ar
rangement of the roof supports. To
avoid duplication the lumber asso-
citation will distribute these SOU
venir blocks only to the principals
of individual schools who request
them. It is pointed out that they
are intended to serve as patriotic
inspirational material for the
school children of the country and
the association desires to get them
directly into the hands of those re !
sponsible for exhibits of such ma
terial in each school. Unfortup-
ately there is not enough of this
historic lumber available to make
it possible to provide block for
every school in the country. The
blocks are of pine, all in sound con-
dition. They will bear printed
labels telling of their source, and
with each block there will be sent
printed leaflet telling the history
Of this now famous lumber. They
will thus be available for effective
memory aids in both natural and
civil history work. No charge will
be made for these souvenirs and
the association intends to pay the
postage they require. Principals
of schools desiring to obtain a
block should address their request
tC the National Lumber Manufac-
turers' Association, Transportation
Building, Washington, d. c. They
should write, or preferably print
their name, and the name of their
Smyrna times., 1929-10-30
NEW OFFICERS STATE W.CT.U
Resolutions Are Adopted at Final
Session on Friday Afternoon


The election of new officers and
the selection of a meeting place for
the next convention of the State
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, closed the fiftieth anniver-
sary convention of that body Fri
day afternoon at Peoples Church in
Dover. Some of the officers who
had served the body for years de-
clined reelection and new officers
were chosen. Harrison Street M.
E. Church, Wilmington, was chosen
as the place for the next conven-
tion. In a series of resolutions
adopted it was declared that in fu-
ture elections the members of the
organization should vote for those
officers who both Tive dry and
vote dry" At the election of Of
ficers Mrs. Anna Lee Walker, of
Delmar, was named president to
succeed Mrs. MEvelyn Killen, who
has held that position for five
years. Mrs. Helen Simpson, of
Wilmington, succeeded Mrs. Waller
as vice-president at large; Mrs.
Bertha M Sheldon, of Delmar, was
elected corresponding secretary to
succeed Mrs. Jessie M. Graves who
declined reelection after many
years service. Mrs. Katie l.. B.
Dockerty, of Wilmington, was re-
elected corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Clara Marshall, of Lewes, and
Mrs. Lucy Conwell, of Dover were
nominated for treasurer and Mrs.
Marshall expressed desire that
Mrs. Conwell be elected. Mrs.
Marshall received SO out of the 78
votes cast but declined to accept
the Office. A second ballot was
taken and Mrs Marshall received
80 and Mrs. Conwell 81 votes. Mrs
Marshall again declined in favor of
Mrs. Conwell and her request was
granted and the convention after
some discussion declared Mrs. Con-
well elected.
Smyrna times., 1929-10-30
DELAWARE CITIZENS PLANS
Ready to Cooperate With Parent
Teachers Association Programs

Teachers Association PrOpramS
Due to the expanded program of
the Delaware Citizens Association
ne wworkers are ready to cooper
ate with the local aPrent- Teacher
Associations. AT the last of the
series of October conferences held
in Wilmington on Saturday How
ard T. Ennis of Stockly, President
of the Delaware Parent-Teacher
Association, introduced the follow
ing: DIR. Allan Hulsizer, Director
of the Demonstration School, to be
developed by the State Board of
Education and the Delaware iCti-
zens Association, Miss Amy Gard
ner, who will work among adults
in Art, Miss Pearl Macdonald, nu-
triton expert from the University
of Delaware Extension Depart
ment and Mr.. John MacFaddin
whi viii direct the musical activi-
ties. The plans as outlined by the
State Program Committee offer
opportunities to study Delaware
History through the Art and Mu-
sic of the peoples who colonized
Delaware. g. ID English hand
icrafts such as crewel work and
needlepoint embroidery; CID the
works of early Dutch painters, and
the handicrafts; cross stitch and
Delft pottery and CID Swedish
wood carving, weaving and en-
broidery. The music of the three
peoples may be studied through
their Folk musical instruments or
their Folk Dances. 1t is also sug-
gested that book clubs be formed
to read about the English, Dutch
and Swedes. The study of Child
Development is also planned for
groups interested in (I Child
Psychology and CID Nutrition.
This varied and rich program is
entirely in accord with the modern
theory that 1--WE must act if we are
to know" John Dewey and that
the individual is best developed
when he is able to select his own
activity. Since the p. T. A. meet.
tngs can offer only plimpses Of the
possibilities in such activity pro-
grams, classes for intensive study
along various lines will be organ
t1ed by Miss Marguerite H. Bur-
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are well-known, Mr.. Prince at one
time being manager of the Dover
District of the Diamond State Tel
ephone Company.
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school and it's address carefully.
Distribution will be made prompt
ly.
Smyrna times., 1929-10-30

nett, Director of the Bureau of
Adult Education.
Smyrna times., 1929-10-30
625 TURKEYS FOR MARKET

Mrs. E. ID. Prince is Largest Pro-
ducer in Queen Anne's County, Md.
Mrs. E. D. Prince, residing with
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
LEGION AUXILIARY
 DELEGATES CHOSEN
Will Represent Local Unit at
 Hartford Convention

At a regular meeting of Eddy Glover Unit No. 6, American Legion auxiliary, held last evening, an- nouncement was made that the an- nual department convention will be held in Hartford on August 22, 23, and 24. Delegates and alternates from the local unit were elected as follows:
 Delegates: Mrs. Howard G. Mitch- eli, Miss Emma Schaal, Mrs. Fred w. Hoffman, Mrs Arthur Petts. Mrs. F. J. c. Ellsworth, as department treas- urer, is a delegate large. Alter mates: Mrs. Mary Mitchell. Mrs. Lulu Schade, Mrs. Kenneth kron, Mrs. V. l.. Eddy.
 The headquarters of the local unit will be at the Hotel Bond.
 Initiation ceremonies were observ- ed, with Mrs. Florence Petras as candidate.
 Mrs. Cedric Powers, as chairman of the welfare committee, reported that toys have been supplied to two small sons of ex-servicemen. These children have been on the critical list at the New Britain hospital. At the first fall meeting of the unit a complete layette similar to those giv- en out by the welfare committe Will be on display. These layettes are made by members of the unit and contain an unusually complete as- sortment of baby clothing which is all made by hand.
 Mrs Harriet Mitchell. president, reported that 42 cards were sent to
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
HOSPITAL GAINS
 S6,000 BY WILL
Southineton Institution Receives
 Bequ6t From Mrs. Bradley
(speci.l to the Herald)


 Southington, June 31-A legacy amounting to over $26.00O. repre- senting the residue of the estate Of the late Bessie G. Bradley, has been left to the Southinston hospital corporation. according to the will which has been probated and in ventoried. Mrs. Bradley, who was the widow of the late Wallace w. Bradley, died more than six months ago and the terms of her will were not made public until today.
 The estate was inventoried at $39,00O and after bequests amount ing to about $6,50O and claims have been paid, the residue will amount to over S26,000. Elijah Rogers has been named executor.
 The Southington Hospital Corpor- ation was first started number of years ago by the late Julia Bradley, a relative of Bessie G. Bradley. She left her entire estate in trust for d number of years for the purpose Of establishing southington Hospital Corporation. Included in the estate was the property at the corner of Main street and Berlin avenue on which stands the Southington Inn. the building in which is located the
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21

READ HERALD CI4A61IFIED Ans
 FOR BEgr RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21

Gold Star fathers in the city on Fathers Day.
 A contribution of S1O was voted to the Home for Crippled Children in Newington.
 In connection with the opening of Camp Eddy-Glover at Burlington. which is conducted by Eddt-Glover post for the benefit of underpfivileg cd boys of the city. donation Of $50 has been made by the auxiliary unit. Arrangements have also been made whereby a steady supply of home made cakes will be taken to the camp during the summer. donat- cd by auxiliary members The fol- lowing women have been appointed to the camp committee: Personnel. Mrs. Elizabeth Timbrell. Mrs Ken- meth Kron. Mrs. Annie Jackson, Mrs. F. E. Ogren; activities and liaison' Mrs. Cedric Powers.
 Mrs Lillian P. Schneider, chair man of junior girls work, reported that the Junior Achievement club sponsored by the unit is making ex- cellent progress Fancy articles VIII be displayed and offered for sale al the first fall meeting of the unit. A party will be rendered to the club mem bers as soon as school closes. The post lunch committee TOT June 2 will be Mrs. V. l.. Eddy, chairman; Mrs. Gustave Peterson Mrs. Otto Bertz and Mrs. Fred Tyler. Guests at the meeting included members of the newly organized May Davis -stotzer unit of Newlng- ton: Mrs Agnes Welles, first district president, of Hartford and Mrs. Ruth Pfennig, national executive commit teewoman and past department pres ident. of Bristol. Mrs. Pfennig. as national chairman of rehabilitation and welfare addressed the meeung on the subject of rehabilitation anu outlined some of the Cwork "nlch may be required of the local unit n lconncction with the establishment oi the new veterans hospital in the town of Newington. Mrs Weiles eA-
 nressed her appreciation of the sup
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
HECT PARKER ID
 REMINGTON OFFICE
Succeeds Russell E Head of
 Ceate Fire District

Newington, June .1-The annual meeting of the Center fire district was held last night at the Junior High school to receive reports Of the officers. E. Stanley Welles acted as moderator.
 Robert H. Bray, district chair man. reported no new extensions during the year. Treasurer Harold Lucas presented a statement show ing income of s1o,155.4o. against which expenses of $7.e75.15 stood. making the net $2.2So.25. To this amount was added revenues such as interest, giving 8 new total of S2,952.02
 Favorable action was taken upon the petition admitting to the Gen. ter fire district of certain parcels of land adjoining the southeasterly part of the district, land owned by J. B. Parker. thence running east erly across the Berlin turnpike to Kilt Lane, thence along Kilt Lane to the southeasterly corner of prop erty owned by Zigmond Zinkeivich, thence northerly to point 300 feet east of Berlin turnpike on property owned by Dudley Kiely or heirs of Matthew Kiely and thence westerly to the present line of the district.
 Favorable action was also taken upon the petition for admitting certain parcels of land now ad- joining the district and starting at a point on the east side Of South street 800 feet north of the north side of Stoddard avenue and iun- ming westerly parallel with Stod- dard avenue to Willard avenue.
 ItAwas also voted to install a six inch water main from Crockett street south on Berlin turnpike to point approximately 100 feet south of Ann street. It was esti- mated that about one half mile of pipe would be laid and the cost would be about $16.00o. Favorable action was also taken upon the pc tition for the installation of six inch water main on Stoddard ave- nue.
 It was also voted to combine the office of treasurer and collector and establish a salary of $500 per year
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21

oouthington pct odice and . build ing On Academy It'll which ts nov occupied by Thomas ". Rich Co.
 The money In trust became avail able about ei9ht ysars ago and has been put in the treasury Of the hos pital corporation. oinee the lsatA el the originat6t Of the corporation, each succeeding member of the fam. fly has left | beausst te the cerpsf. ation. The Dessis c. Bradley be- quest is tho largest in years.
 Ths cerperatisa is managed by Q board Of directors composed of a group of tho most prominent Of the business men of the town.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
Funeral Service for
 General Booth Is Held

London, June 21 R}-While a line men stood outside. high officers or the Salvation Army today conduct ed brief service over the body the late General William Bramwell Booth, their former commander ly- ing in state in Congress Hall. Clap ton.
 General Edward J. Higgins. who succeeded General Booth as head of the Salvation Army after his depo- sition recently. conducted the serv- ice from the platform above the dais on which the body rested. General Booth died last Sunday at Hadley Park after lingering illness.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21

Rapid City, S. D., June 21. P}- The American Indian is making a last stand in his battle to obtain land from which he was driven by the frontiersmen.
 A great council has been called here this summer 10 seek congress sional recognition of the long pend- ing claims, and the elder chiefs feel that this may be the last large thew say, is being assimilated by white culture and if this cannot obtain recognition of the once united tribes the cause may be lost forever
 The council meets July 30 to August ?. The progress of two de- cades will be reversed by the Indians. who will attend the coun- cil in native reaalia, painted and adorned with treasured trophies live in buffalo hide tepees. and re- vert fer four days to the primitive life of their ancestors.
 The eight leading chiefs of the larger tribes have ruled that the general council is to be serious protest against, white encroach- ment. not a show event.
 Members of what might be called the councils executive committee have predicted that Indian regali' which few white men have seen will be worn at the protest gather ing.
 The Rapid City chamber of com merce has provided a camping ground and rations.
 Outdoor sessions of the council will be during the mornings, with Indian rodeos in the afternoons Invited guests include Nice-Presi- dent Curtis. himself of Indian blood. and former President Cool idge, who was adopted by one ot the council tribes durina his 1927 vacation in the Black Hills.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
Cod Swallows Quart
 Of Bootleg Whiskey

Bangor. Me. June Fl R1L. E. smith of Islesboro. reported yes- terday that he and two compan- ions had landed 70-pound cod fish in whose stomach was found a sealed quart bottle of whiskey. The codfish was taken from the waters of Penobscot bay where large fish are seldom caught. Fishermen believed the cod came from offshore waters frequented by rum boats.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
Nobody Loves a skinny Woman
Gain weight quick with new YEAST and IRON. Results
 2uaranteed-or nav nothing.

Folks are amazed at 1ronized Yeast. They say to 15 pounds are gained in few weeks. Skinny limbs quickly covered with rounded, graceful flesh. Ugly hollows in shoulders filled up! Eyes sparkling with health. They ask-hoN does Ironized Yeast work so fast?
 only when Yeast is Ironized is it more effective-for Iron is needed to bring out the weight building strengthening value of Yeast.
 IT you are undcrweight, nervous or ured. you need 1ronzed Yeast start 1t today. Pleasant-tast tab lets m handy bottle. Never upset stomach nor cause gas or bloating.
 Ge today to any drug store and set full size treatment of Iron 'neu east If not delighted with results Set your money back.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
QUESTIONABLE ADOPTED

Geneva, Switzerland. June 21 P>- The international labor conference today adopted the form of a ques. tionnaire to be sent to the various governments with view to meas ures being take1. for the regulation of the hours of work of salaried em- ployes, that is white collar work CTS"
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
TWO CHILDREN BURNED

Mount Pleasant, Pa. June 21 QP)-Two children were fatally burned today when fire which fol- lowed kerosene explosion destroy ed the home of MT. and Mrs. Harry Wilkinson.
 The children were Evelyn. six months, and Helen II years Three other children and the mother were seriously burned.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
OPPOSE NEW MACHINERY

Nexico City. June n Od01A4 Federation of Textile Workers sna. ins their convention here passeA . resolution opposing installation of modern machinery in Mexican plants and favortng retention of the old fashioned machinery now In use. It was said use of more modern ma. chinery would reduce the number ef employea
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21

port given her during her two years in ofiics as first district president. Thete will be . meeting of the
 Hartford County association in Thompsonville on Sunday. June 2s. at p. m.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
VERMONT MAN DROwNs

Springfield, Vt., June 21 R-Wil- liam Cross, a carpenter of Perkins vile. drowned today when planKing over the forebay of the dam at the Vermont Hydroelectric company's power station on which he was working gave way and threw him into the water.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
CAMP 10 OPEN

The New Britain fresh air camp will open Tuesday for the summse. John q Reed will be the new camD director, succeeding s. M. BrewstAe. The camp will open with 105 girls.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21

Habit proved strong with Dr, Silas Moreland of Jonesboro, Ark. He filled out his own death certificate except the date and cause.
New Britain herald., 1929-06-21
for the combined office.
 Officers Chosen

for the combined office.
 Officers Chosen
 There was no opposition in the election Of officers. Charles E. Rus sell. the retiring commissioner. d:d not care to run for office and Clerk Gran s. Parker was nominated for commissioner for three years. Les lie N. Hale was nominated for clerk and Harold G. Lucas was nominal ed for the combined office of treas urer and collector. The clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for the above named candidates and Moder- ater Welles declared them elected.
 The recommendations of the com mittee were followed out by voting fixed tax rate in the district at two mills which will be payable in October.
 The board announced that regu- lar meetings will be held the first Monday evening of every month at the town hall where petitions may be presented and action taken on any matters of interest to the dis trict.
 Mrs. Robert Trask entertained at whist this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock on her lawn on Main street The whist was under the auspices of Newington Grange.
The Washington times., 1929-04-03

to grace shows that cost
$3.50 at the box office and
twice as much at the
" gyps, z yet who were
worrying about getting into
these shows, staying with
them and rising in them.
Small wonder that the
hunters so often and 50
cheapIy get them, with their
quick money, their influence
and their cagey technique.
For every girl who turns
her eyes toward Broadway
with visions Of gold-digging
and storied limOusines, cham
pagne and jewels, "a thou
sand pray for the chance to
get in, get on and get along
on their merits and the gifts
that nature gave them.
Why il it that when d
woman has d golden voice
and sells it, she is rated and
respected as an artist; but
when she has two golden.
calves and sells them iii the
same theater she IS classed
and treated as 4 leg-shoW
exhibit Hasn " d person the
same right to profit decently
BY one lovely natural asset
as by the otherf
The immediate effect on
the psychology Of Warmer
and Worthington had been
that they paid little heed to
Queenie as d Woodworking,
tap-hoofing half of b sister
act, for which untold prac.
tice, study grief and resist
ance are required but a.
soon ais they saw the same
girl, dumb, static, posing on
the illuminated love boat,
they saw her as attractive