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Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
SMYRNA ROTARY CLUB MEET
DIR. c. G. Harmonson and DR.. K. r.
Collins Tell of Their Trip to Cuba

The regular weekly dinner meet
ing of the Smyrna Rotary Clue
was held last Thursday evening,
May 18th, at the Wayside Inn. G.
Leland Harmonson, president, pre-
sided. Charlie Hall, chairman OF
the program committee presented
two fellow members of the club,
DR.. c. G. Harmonson and DR.. F..
P. Collins, who recently toured the
West Indies and a portion of Flor
ida, delightfully."- entertained those
present with a picturesque travel
ogue lecture on the places of in
terest visited. The club decided 20
attend the Memorial Sunday Ser
vice in the High School Auditor
ium on May 25th at 7.30 p. M. and
also to participate in the Memorial
Day parade on Friday, May 30th,
at 10 a. m. The club also decided
to assist the State Vocational SER
vice in their agriculture program.
w. w Hynson, president-elect Of
the club for the ensuing year, and
Rev. E. P. Thomas, vice-president-
elect, were named as delegate and
alternate. respectively, to attend
next month. The program for
next Thursday evening as an
nounced will be given by Mr.. Mill
er, who will take his audience on
a tour of the West and Northwest
via Motion Pictures. An invita-
ton to the wives of the members
was extended by Charlie Hall,
through the courtesy of the club.
Visitors present included DR.. Said
of the Dover Club, Henry Hanna
and w. F. Messick of the Sails
bury, Md, club.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
KENT COUNTY III WINNERS
Miss Olive BicI<ing, Clayton, Has
Best Dress With Set-In Sleeves

Representatives of 10 All Clubs
of Kent County, took part in the
exercises on Dover Green Satur-
day afternoon. The delegates were
welcomed by Mayor j. Wallace
Woodford and the response was
made by Fred Case of the Wood
side Dairy Club. In the style show
sixty-one girls competed, the first
award being made to Miss Evelyn
Hurd, of Houston, and the second
award to Matilda Taylor, of Farm
ington. Both received five yards
of dress goods. The award for the
best dress with set-in-sleeves was
made to Miss Olive Bicking, of
Clayton, with Miss Rose Gallo, of
Pennington honorable mention.
The club doing the best stunt,
which receives a SO scholarship
at the course at University of Del
aware, was Prospect School, West
of Harrington, with Fraziers, near
Willow Grove, winning second.
Eighty pins were awarded to first
year clubs making achievements,
thirty-seven pins TO second year,
twenty-five to the third year and
seven pins to the four year clubs.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
DOVER p. o. SALE PERMITTED
Bill Which Has Passed Congress
Has Been Signed by President

President Hoover last week sign
ed the bill permitting the Treas
ury Department to sell the postof-
flee and the site upon which it
stands and State and Lockerman
streets in Dover The people of
Dover will now look about for an
other site in hope that it may be
purchased and exchanged with the
government for the present one.
1t is desired to raze the present
building so that Loockerman street
NAV be extended and a consider
able section of land in the rear OF
the present postoffice building de-
veloped. The postofice, as it now
stands. makes it impossible to ex-
tend Lockerman street which is the
business street of Dover. A num-
Der of sites have been suggested
for the postoffice and many are
in favor of locating it on the
square not far from the State
House. A bill must be passed by
Congress however, before new
postoffice building can be erected.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
UNVEIL WINDOW ST. PETERS
Memorial Window to the Late G.
W.Cummins of Smyrna, Dedicated
Last SUNDAY With Ceremonies

kd5I SuHu64 WIFI 1tftAhuiiiCo
A window in memory of the late
George Wilson Cummins, at one
time owner of "Woodlawn, near
Smyrna, was presented by his
niece, Mrs B. Frank Clapp, of
Philadelphia, and placed in the
north transept of st. Peters P. E.
Church, Sunday morning at II,
standard time This window was
dedicated by the rector, the Rev.
E. A. Lemoine, who preached a
special sermon for the occasion.
The subject of the window is The
Sower." It was made of 18th Cen
tury class in the D'Ascenzo
Studios, Philadelphia. The follow
ing members of the Cummins fam
lily attended and later were guests
at luncheon of Miss J.Agnes Cum
Minis, at her home on North Main
street: Mrs. B. Frank Clapp, Mr..
and Mrs. Algernon Clapp, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hickman, Alfred Bar
ratt, Mrs. Charles B. McMichael,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Scott Landreth,
Jr., Mrs. Charles Creswell, Mrs.
Sydney Keith, Mrs. Charles Fran
els Gummey, of Philadelphia, and
Albert Cummins, of Wilmington.
Mrs. Clapp's son, Algernon Clapp,
unveiled the window. In the near
future, the rector and vestry of
the church expect to convert the
transept into baptistry. During
the interesting services held, the
window was unveiled by Algenon
Clapp, son of the donor. The
dedication was performed by the
Rev. E. A. Lemoine, rector. The
church was beautifully decorated
with spring flowers and special
music was given by the choir
There was a solo by Mrs. 2. A
Lemoine, wife of the rector and {
duet by Mrs Lemoine and Mis-;
Alice Reed. One Of the hymn.
sung was Rock of Ages" which
was a favorite with Mr.. Cummin:
in whose memory the window il
given. In his sermon Mr.. Lemoin'
said that since coming to St. Pet
er's he had made study of it!
history and of its people. He paic
a high tribute to George w. Cum
Minis, who was senior warden o
the church for more than 40 year
and gave literally Of his time AM
his means to the support Of tn
church. He alluded to the Difficult
ties with which the early member
of the church had contended AM
pointed out that there were We
difficulties to be met in carrying
on the work of the church. Tn
church has to contend with tn
automobile, the radio and othe
things keeping people away from
the church and he urged the peo
pie to be faithful to the church
J Mr.. Lemoine also called attentio
to the fact that St. Peters Churc
{ has reached its Tooth anniversar
and alluded to the fact that job
! Cummins and his wife, parents G
; George Wilson Cummins, had bee
] instrumental in starting tn
church.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
SONS OF DELAWARE ON TRIP
Delaware Boys in Philadelphia
Make Pilgrimage to Newark and
Hear a Program of Interest

Sons of Delaware of PhiladeI-
phia, to the number of 125 made
their annual visit to the Univers-
ity of Delaware at Newark Satur-
day. It was their twelfth annual
trip to the University. The mem
bers were welcomed by A. G. Will
kinson, business administrator OF
the university and committee.
The Rev. Philip J. Steinmetz, Of
Philadelphia, was the principal
speaker. He intirnated that pro-
hibition was not the success that
some people would have the pub
lie believe Everyone, he said,
should have a desire to do what Is
right but people cannot be made
good by law. It is up to the peo-
Die to reform themselves from
within and to be guided by nigh
er moral standard both in their
business relations and in their
daily relations with other people.
Josiah Marvel who is charter
member of the society was also a
speaker and dwelt upon the ad-
vance which has been made in rec
ent years by the University OF Del
aware. During the afternoon the
members of the society visited the
various buildings on the college
grounds and inspected the new
auditorium which is now nearly
completed. The annual dinner was
held in Old College, starting at
$50. George Morgan, formerly
president of the society, for many
wears an editor on the Phlladel-
phia Record, acted as toastmaster
Mr.. Morgan is an alumnus Of the
University of Delaware. Dear
George E. Dutton, welcomed the
visitors to the University in the
absence of DR.. Walter Hullihen
president of the University. One
of the features Of the entertain
ment program was the singing O
Miss Helen G. Knowles, soprano Q.
Seaford, winner of the AtWate
Kent singing contest for the Stat
, for the past two years. She wa:
accompanied on the piano by Mrs
Emmett F. Hitch. In addition (
singing several solos, Miss Know
les sang Our Delaware" accom-
panying the song with Lantern
: slides. which were shown by tn
] courtesy of H. v. Holloway, Star
superintendent of public instruc
7 tion. DR.. H. V. Holloway, stat
/, superintendent of Public lnstruc
5 tton. gave a brief address in whlcI
/, he also outlined briefly the pro
gress of the University. William
} P. White. of Wilmington, led /
/. the mass singing. At the meeting
: it was decided that the scholarshl
5 furnished by the society which l
: now being held by Ralph Stephen
r son. son of the Rev. DR.. and Mrs
$ r. K. Stephenson of Rehobotf
q formerly of Smyrna, should 3
e continued in his name next veal
: Mr.. Stephenson was present an
b was introduced to the members al
$ tending.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
ASBURY vi. f. CHURCH NOTES
Rev EsseIl p. Thomas, Pastor, An
nounces Services for Next Sunday


Asbury NJ. E. Church, Essell T.
Thomas. Minister. announces these
services for next Sunday, May %:
10 a. M, Church School with pro-
vision for the needs of all ages.
IL a. m, Morning worship. The
pastors subject: With Christ In
Fields Afar." Mr.. A. L. Leader
will sing al this service. 7.30 p.
M. this church will take part in
the community service to be held
in the auditorium of the school.
Congressman Allen Goldsborough
will be the speaker. Tuesday ev-
ening at eight o'clock, DR.. John L.
johnson, District superintendent
of the Middletown- District, will
conduct the first Quarterly Con-
ference. Wednesday evening at
seven-thirty, the quiet hour of
worship claims your allegiance
and offers you its wealth.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
CENSUS SHIFT IN DELAWARE
Some Towns oho" oo' %u
Gain Nhlle others oho"
;ur Of-Smyrna Gains Four

;ng Off-Smyrna Gains -Four
Census figures for the past tlve
decades for the towns of Delaware
show interesting variations in pop
,,1a+ion. The figures include all
towns outside of the city of Will
noington, the enumeration of which
will be completed in few days,
Dover, with a population OF 4,Tn
Is the biggest municipality of the
c+ata outside of Wilmington, due
largely to the fact it increased It's
corporate limits by act of Legls-
1atlIre nearly two years ago, TAX
mo in considerable more territory.
Its population in 1890 was 3'ool
and il grew steadily since then. 1t
vas 4O42 in 1920. New Castle
rms 4 close second to Dover for
honors in high population, with a
total of Abb residents. In 1900
tho nopulation of New Castle was
9S0 while in 1910 it was 1851
and in 1920, it was 1854. New
ark the home of the University of
Delaware, had a steady increase
from 1.191 residents in 1890, to
2 S99 for 1880, a rise of about $50
per cent. The population OF Mil
ford IS 3,716, of which 1894 are
residents of Sussex county while
722 live in Kent county. This
marks a vast increase in the pop
ulation of Milford since 1890. The
foures show that Laurel is the
largest town in Sussex county,
containing a population of 1855
residents. Seaford is second with
246S. Lewes, with 1890, is third
in the county, it showing a de-
crease from the census of prior
wears. In 1900 the population OF
Lewes was 2,259, while in 1910 II
was 2158 and in 1920 it was 2,O74
Georgetown, the county seat OF
Sussex, is fourth in the county
population, with 1855, a small in
crease in 40 years. Rehoboth
DeIaware's seashore resort in Sus
sex county, boasts Of a rise II
population from 342 in 1910 an(
462 in 1920, to 643 in 1880. The
population Of Delaware City is de
creased by SO fro mits 1920 cen
sus. It's present population is civ
an ~ OO5. while in 1920 it wa
O64. Its 1890 population wa
969. Midletown has a population
az 1912, a decrease Of 1S sine
1920. Elsmere, with population
Of 1904, has grown about 100 pc
cent over its 1920 census of 62O
It's 1910 population was but 3l4
Smyrna's population increased ?,
four residents over 1920, its pres
ent population being 1857. Har
rington had an increase of almos
200 over 1920, with its population
of 1872. Milton, in Sussex coun
ty. has had widely varied popu
lation. In 1890 it was 1,074, onl
to drop to 948 in 1900. It grey
to OBS in 1910, but fell to 89S i
: 1920. This year it has again IL
creased to 1,13O. Seaford has
population Of 2,468, an increas
! over its figure of 2,141 in 1921
Seaford's population has grow
steadily since 1890.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
GOES OVER BUILDING PLANS
TO CONTINUE NEW SCHOOLS
UNTIL FUND Is EXHAUSTED
Busy Session of School Body Held
Friday at Dover, With All Pres
ent. Including L. VI. Price

Members of the State Board of
Education at a meeting held IN
Dover on Friday, with all present
including L. NJ Price of Smyrna,
spent considerable time in going
over a tentative school building
program for 1880 and 1881. No
decisions were reached. 1t was
declared the Legislature has al
ready provided funds for the
school building program in this
period and there is also a balance
available from the funds for the
previous year It is desired 70
f construct as many new schools as
possible with the funds in hand
and to place the schools where
thew are most needed. 1t is prob
able that the Legislature will De
asked to continue the school build
ing program for another two
wears following 1880 and 1881 AT
present there is 81, ,25O,O00 a year
available for new buildings, OF
which amount 40 per cent goes TO
Wilmington. Unless the Legisla-
ture renews this appropriation the
school building program will end
with the completion of the fiscal
wear of 193O-1931. Another sub
iect of Importance taken up was
some changes il the granting OF
teachers certificates and DR.. H. ".
Holloway. state superintendent of
public instruction was directed to
have certain changes made and
later announce the result. ThlS
was a revision of the rules of the
board concerning the granting Of
certificates to teachers OF various
grades. The object of the rules IS
to set a proper standard of quail
fication for teachers of the state.
There are a large number OF ru. ;
in the list nd the matter has been
given consideration several times
The proposed plan for teacher
retirement to be presented to the
coming session of the Legislature,
was explained to the board by
Professor John Shilling, in charge
of the high schools of the State
under the State Board. The age
limit was discussed as to time OF
retirement. The matter was fin
allv referred back to Mr.. Shilling
to get definite figures from the
several insurance companies con-
suited in the proposition. Prof.
Shilling was directed to have the
bill prepared so that it may pc
i studied and the public become IA
: miliar with it before it is corsid-
cred by the Legislature A sim
liar bill was defeated al the last
Legislature, the claim being made
that it might prove too expensive
to the State and on the grounc
also that there had not been time
to properly consider the subject
The teachers of the State PLEADED
for the passage of the bill and il
a was passed by the House but wa:
: defeated in the Senate. For some
b time the State Board of Education
:. has considered the subject and tht
!, matter has been largely in charg'
) of Mr.. Shilling. Conferences havi
+ been held by those interested Will
4 life insurance experts to ascertain
.. what would be the probable Cos
]. of the plan so that the bill Nigh
!e properly provide for the pensions
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
TO MAKE BUSINESS SURVEY
SMYRNA Business Mems Associa-
ton Authorizes a Committee

ton Authorizes a Committee
At the regular monthly meeting
Of the newly-formed Smyrna Busi-
ness Mems Association Monday
evening at the Fire Hall, only 19
turned out, but an interesting dis
cussion was had concerning the
making Of an industrial survey for
Smyrna that all necessary oata
and facts might be available for
presentation in case some industry
or concern would want to locate in
Smyrna. 1t was decided that the
Business Mems Association could
collect this data themselves rather
than employ an outside firm or in
dividual. Some months ago Smyr-
Ia Town Council was importuned
by a Washington concern to com
pile 4 detailed report concerning
Smyrna for a total sum of $500,
but Council was not ready to en-
ter into a contract at the time and
since then nothing has been heard
OF what success, if any, the so~ic-
itor had in other places on the
Eastern Shore or Delaware. II
was voted to give President r. II
Denney authority to name com
mittee, said committee, if a feast
Bile plan was worked out, to ap-
point subcommittee to gather
data necessary for making up 9
comprehensive report. The com
mittee named is: v. Lay Phillips
chairman; Warner w. Price, Johr
G Mannering, Walter w. Hynsor
and Harvey c. Jones.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
SALE OF MAGEE PROPERTY
At Second Sale by "a Realty Co.,
Office Property Brings Sl4,9OO

At Second Sale by a Realty Co.,
Office Property Brings $4,000
At the second sale of the Magee
property of Dover o:ered by a
Realty Company. the South State
Street office property was bid in
by Thomas c. Frame for $14 900.
The State street dwelling had been
purchased at a private sale on
Wednesday by Mrs. Magee for
$4,000. The farm in West Dover
hundred was purchased by c. Les
lie Gooden, of Dover, for $3.50.
Twelve building lots on North
Governors Avenue and New
Street, while sold separately were
also sold in bulk, the sale of the
lots in bulk being accepted instead
of the individual bids, the price
paid being S3,655.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
SMYRNA Firemen to Have Tag Day

Smyrna Firemen will have their
Tag Day this year on Decoration
Day, Friday, May 30. Do not turn
the Firemen down. Help your vol
unteer fire fighters who are ever
ready to help you. The boys are
in need of funds for uniforms and
equipment. Give when you are
tagged. They will appreciate it.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
sNYRNIAN IN AUTO MusHAP
Mrs. Harriet w. Blendt Escapes
Serious Injury in Auto Accident

Mrs. Harriet w. Blendt, wife OF
Harry w. Blendt Of Woodland
Beach. was among four persons
who escaped serious injury yester-
day, Tuesday, when the automo-
bile, driven by Mrs. Blendt. skid
ded on Crescent Boulevard near
Camden, N. j., airport and over
turned twice. Although It was
necessary to drag the occupants
from the wrecked car, none suf-
fered other than cuts and bruises.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
SMYRNA Postoffice Being Painted

The Smyrna Postoffice is being
painted both inside and outside by
E. w. Bullen, exterior and interior
painter of Norwood, Ridley Park,
". ]. 1t is the first time it has
been rehabilitated for many years.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
Josiah Marvel, Esq, at Forum

Josiah Marvel, Esq, OF Will
mington, addressed the Smyrna
Forum last evening on "The First
Settlers in Delaware" The Forum
adjourned to meet again next
autumn.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
Clear Over S75 From Gard Party

The ladies of st. Peters Church
cleared over $500 from their
card party Thursday evening held
at the Parish House. About $50
participated. Prizes were award
ed and refreshments were served
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
LEGION POST Is GIVEN $50
Presented by Ladies of Auxiliary
for the Ambulance Service Fund

Presented by Ladies' of AUXILIARY
for the Ambulance Service Fund
Friday evening the American
Legion Auxiliary held their meet
ing in the Legion room and had as
their guests the members of the
Dover unit. A large crowd was in
attendance with Mrs. Grant Garis,
president of the auxiliary, presid-
ing over the meeting. This or
ganization gave the Legion $50 to-
ward the Ambulance Fund. On
Sunday, all members are urged to
attend the Community Service as
the auxiliary is to participate in
the meeting.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
Accepts Position in SWANS Store

Smith Taylor of Bridgeville.
has succeeded Landis Wilson as
prescription clerk in SWANS
Pharmacy. Mr.. Wilson moved to
Delmar.
Smyrna times., 1930-05-21
l!!!tI!!, SHORE
[5IIjfIFIFT|EERS
~,rRLY OF
ksalcH' rHFSlOhN' :

.N..''PITrs'sident N'IT' for \ en'
~ q the Meeting tin sov :
O.. si, si the Dsl-Mar- lsl5H r,
y. ~, V ASSOCIATION dt al
y 'I'ls membership meet /
,.r.Snry, bury Nd. He is
Senator Louis A: T.
1,rsr. formerly o.
4 senior wee 9
,+ K. Powell Oman
y elected senior wee
I. Iiiford I5i Nathan !. Of Of
u vas elected treas
election mark marked was yas
. ! presidency since inc the he
q. formed, the Sc
'.-i,p Pierre $. du-
sgsctsd ~ as an honor r.
-sslslI az e
". Gumby, OF
'.,R T. Gunther, OF
.r:b Gassaway was
.;don+.at-large.
elected for board OF
! two year period;
County, Charles W.
-rrton;; Ken. county
Bancroft, wyoming
In Landreth L. Lay
I'm; Caroline county
e. Denton; Cecil coun-
Hpgsins, Port Deposit
pnty, D. Q. Neal
KIT county, Nd, DR..
raurth, Chestertown
,,s County, W. Irving
leertown; Somerset
r,;ter county, Colmore
s,gnOke City; Accomac
TIng Ames, Onancock
county, r. E. Kelam
new officers will con-
.s thirty day period
zssss Of naming addi-
governors and elect
ntiVe secretary. Coun-
isnts, elected for a
yitG- Delaware: Henry
ElningtOn, New Castle
! G Walls, Smyrna, Kent
.aisr n. Hearn, Milford
niy. Maryland: Harvey
F.iaralsburg, Caroline
! B Decker, Elkton, Ce'
". c. Bradley, Hur'
ssisr county; Marion
II Chestertown, Ken
ia- ]. Brown, Jr., Cen.
aasn Anne's county
. Gelier, Princess Anne
1lnty; B. Frank Sher
sns, Talbot county; w
~ Jrr Salisbury, Wi
1iY W. D. Cordrey
Worcester county, Vir
r D. Grant, Jr., Acco
1lC county; l. ]. Bur
\ Charles, Northampton
Tx Truck Franchise
4Ear-Va Eastern Shor
r vent On record as op
Q granting Of franchis
ylVania Railroad sub
1Alies for a propose.
1--we motor truck ser
lcut the peninsula. Fa
TRITON by private in
lDslaTare-New Jerse
hsgsd action on plan
1lol Of a bridge acros
Ae Bay, designed t
Eastern Shore directI
al' In disapprovin
aaals filed with tn
aalic Service Commi:
q Baltimore Transfe
'le PENINSULA Aut
association adopte
= a committee whic
~.g held hearings
aoly Of the applicant
auck operators no.
'ecton, and of shil
"'l'sf'. This repo.
PRESENT independel
x'si'is are renderir
! sas'naaly y adequat.
4. l' franchises wou
''IVi'e and best inte
! ''rTed by rejectiC
e. lonnission Of II
Aur cccOniaf;o
'aons ! /. through Il
rs committee wi
!. ~ % advocate reie
sa a,iinore, May VIZ 20. l--'
''e'apeake Bridg,
IT, Ellsworth. charm,
rs,,,.,.',O = report on t
l usw''. lag Bay bride
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The Washington times., 1930-06-28
Want 49, Miscellaneous

AN IN IMMEDIATE NEED Of quantity
of good substantial used furniture Can
oay cash Metropolitan 305l
WANTED secondhand canoe. state make.
age. weight length and price in first
letter. Address Box So Times-Herald.
The Washington times., 1930-06-28
Educational
INSTRUCTION COURSES

AUTO LESSONS by experienced whit
secured Call North 7440
The Washington times., 1930-06-28
CALL DISTRICT $3.50
ASK FOR AN AID TAkEB
COLLECTION MADE AFTER
PUBLICATION
Legal Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
partnership heretofore eusting between
Nicholas 7. ghacoras and Charles Newton
Jones heretofore carrying on business at
2SO1 .14th Street, Northwest, and 1900 H
Street, Northeast, under the name and
style of The Washington Tire and Radio
sent in accordance with instrument dated
the 26th day OF june 1890, on file In the
office Of the Recorder of Deeds of the Dis
trict OF Columbia. All debts due to and
owing by said former partnership with
relation to the store located at 2S01 14th
Street, Northwest, will be received and paid
by Nicholas T. Chacoras. who will carry
on business at the said address. All debts
due to and owing by said former partner
ship saIo with relation to the store located at at
and paid by Charles Newton Jones, who
will carry on business at the said address.
SESWHTDd5AAs SSESHD5As sNEs cHAH9sAs AH9s s SbE 0bAEELEs ~
torney at Law. Columbian Building, Wash
ington. D. C.. -.r