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Smyrna times., 1931-07-01
ACCEPTS WORK AT RUSSIA
U. G. Todd, Denton, Md, Leaves
for Russia for Machine Installation

Ulysses G. Todd, son of Mrs.
Willard Q. Todd, of Denton, sailed
Thursday for Krimskaya, Russia,
which is so kilometers from the
seaport of Novorosslisk on the
Black Sea, where he will super
wise the installation of machinery
for making tomato paste. This
plant, erected as a part of Russia's
five year plan, will be the largest
tomato paste plant in the world.
Tomatoes growing on 10000 acres
of Russian soil in the foot hills of
the Caucasus Mountains will go
into millions of cans of tomato
paste when the $4,000 shipment
of glass-lined cookers, cooling
tanks and vacuum pans from the
Pfaudler Company, of Rochester,
N. Y, are in operation. Collabor-
ating with a food machinery cor
poration of New York City, this
company has a contract with the
Amtorg Trading Corporation to
install the equipment and to in
struct in its operation for this sea-
sons pack.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-01
WM.WALKER NEAR 100 YEARS
Trappe, Md, Resident, Well and
Works at Odd Jobs at Ripe Age

William Walker, who lives on
the Chancellor Point farm on the
Choptank River, near Trappe, will
celebrate his Tooth birthday on
Christmas Day. Mr.. Walker sew
eral years ago had to have both of
his feet amputated, but is well and
hearty and works around his home
every day doing odd jobs. A few
days ago he hobbled and crawled
out to his corn field where his men
were at work and helped them
thin his field of corn by crawling
along the rows. Part of the time
he sat upon sled pulled by a
horse taking two rows at time
which he thinned as fast as his
men.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-01

added: William M. Bell, William
H. Baggs, John C. Stockley and
Robert ID. Hoffecker. On Thurs
day afternoon the board met and
organized by electing DR.. William
Ashcraft, President, and John c.
Stockley, Secretary. The law,
what it contemplated and the pow
ers it granted were discussed and
a committee appointed to draw up
an address to our citizens stating
what is wanted and asking their
cooperation. This address was
read at a subsequent meeting on
Monday and ordered to be printed
in circular form for distribution.
Two complaints were handed in at
the first meeting. The committees
to whom they were respectively
referred reported on Monday that
the nuisances will be abated.
Our National Anniversary-The
day will be patriotically observed
in this town, an interesting pro-
gram having been provided by
committees appointed for that pur-
pose. Arrangements have been
bade to celebrate the day by ap-
exercises in the beauti-
full grove of School District No. 5.
A stand will be erected and seats
provided. Harmony Cornet Band
will be present and furnish music |
for the occasion. The morning ex-
ercises will be:
/. Organization at 10 o'clock.
2. Reading of the Declaration
If Independence by George T.
3aggs.
3. Short address by.
4. Adjournment at IL o'clock.
The afternoon exercises will
commence at 2 o'clock. Address
" Rev. George w. Miller of Grace
Wilmington.
The Latest Appointments by the
Governor - Governor Hall has
made the following appointments:
ohm G. Stockley, Smyrna, Paris
:. Carlisle, Frederick, Charles c.
Georgetown, Trustees
or Delaware College. Henry Col
son, Dover, Quarter Master Gen
raj with rank of Brigadier Gener-
i; Charles e. Anderson, Middle
own, Commissionary with rank of
,olonel; William G. Fountain, Do
er, Commissary with rank OF
,olonel; J. Alexander Fulton, Do
er, Aid-ei-Camp with rank Of
,oionel.
Marriages - Minner-Downham.
It the NJ. E. parsonage, Magnolia, ;
une 8th, by Rev. w. F. Corkran,
ohm G. Minner and Miss Lydia ,
both Of Kent county. :
Cook-Stockly. BY the same at
he same place, June 8th, Samuel
,ook and Miss Sallie Stockly, both
Kent County.
Postles Meredith. At Phillips
June 10Th, by the same,
'urnell Postles and Miss Mary E.
1eredith, both of Kent County.
Fire at Georgetown-On Thurs
ay afternoon the large farm '
ouse and residence of VIM. Tam, {
ituated in the suburbs Of the .
own, caught fire from a defective {
ue, and was entirely destroyed. '
,oss, about $4,000; insurance ST.
90 in the Farmers Mutual Com
any of Wilmington. The furni- ]
lre was saved in a damaged con- !
ition, and the building might j
ave been saved but for the alb {
ence of any apparatus with which
D fight the fire.
After July 1st, Herman Roe will
ngage in the vegetable and pro-
Smyrna times., 1931-07-01

rade; SO in Gold for best decorat-
ed residence on line of parade; $40
in Gold for the best decorated
show window on the line of pa
rade.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-01
Another Letter From Col Wilmer

'1The Welsh Tract"-Faris-Mo
New Castle Countw and Balti-
more. The first English settler of
the "Welsh Tract" in New Castle
County, is said to have been Will
liam Faris. OF his family know
but little. His son, Jacob, married
Sarah Sharp of Pencader Hundred.
Their daughter Sarah Sharp Faris
married DIR. Jacob Moore an en-
inent physician in his day. He was
the son of William Moore, who
married Rachel Boulden, a sister
of Levi, James, Jesse, and Nathan
Boulden, well known farmers. The
father of William Moore, emigrat-
ed from Derry, Ireland, and was
perhaps the first Irish settler on
the Welsh Tract" DR.. Jacob
Moore left two sons, who in differ
ent spheres and professions have
each made their mark. The Rev.
William E. Moore, d. d., a prom
inent minister of the Presbyterian
church, in Columbus, Ohio. He
was a delegate to the Pan Presby-
terian Council, which assembled in
Edinburg, in 1877. The other son,
Jacob Faris Moore, M. d., resides
in Baltimore City, Md. He was
born at Port Penn, February 20,
1926. Graduated at the Jefferson
Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa,
in 1S49. In 1856 he was elected
secretary Of the Maryland College
of Pharmacy and in 1861 one of
its Professors, and in 1872, its
President. In 1868, he was elect
ed President of the American
Pharmaceutical Association and
brought before that Scientific body
many valuable papers. He was one
of the committee for the revision
of the National Pharmacopoeia. In
1858, he married Mary Elizabeth
Rice, daughter of William Rice of
New Castle County. Mrs. Moore
died in 1866; her two surviving
children are Estelle and Clarence
Faris Moore. DR.. Moore is an eld-
er in the Presbyterian Church and
has been delegate to number of
annual sessions of the General AS
sembly Of that church. He has
been honored by the citizens of
Baltimore to the election of num-
erous official positions of honor
and trust. In his private, profess
sional and official relations, he is
most highly esteemed.-E. w.
Board of Health-The Board of
Health was originally constituted
by the Town Commissioners with
the minimum number, three, viz;
Drs. Collins, Ashcraft and Hirons,
but desiring the maximum num-
Der, seven, at their request, the
following named persons were
Smyrna times., 1931-07-01
PROVES THAT YEhp,
WEAR AND TEAR WA.
HARM THE BEAUTY,
PORcELAI|

The solesmon who shows YOU N
all white Poreeloin-on-steeI FS,I
will rosp the rough edge Of a hoR1
across its sparkling white 'front.'
But don't be oIormed-tbs ;.
milled edge will not harm the h,
Frigidoire PorceIoin-on-steeIt 1
slightest
The demonstration is merely IA
that the seropes and scratches olys
wear and tear will leave The n
beauty Of Frigidoire untouched
But the permanent beauty ofFdo,
Poreeloin-on-steeI, inside and owl. !,
one Of 25 reasons why Frieidcirs
choice offs many Thousands.
Come in and see the Others.
Smyrna times., 1931-07-01

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Smyrna times., 1931-07-01
SMYRNA FIFTY YEARS AGO AS
REVAMPED FROM OUR FILES
ITEMS ABOUT SMYRNA FROM
SMYRNA TIMES, JUNE 20, 1881
Notes of Marriages, Deaths, Real
Estate Deals and Matters of In
terest of Half Century Ago

(The Smyrna Times has started
to look back over its files and tell
what happened around the correspond
ing date of this issue. half century
ago. We hope to make this regular
weekly feature. If it does nothing else,
II will call to mind people and events
of that day that should be interesting
TO the present generation. We hope
our readers will find it interesting and
that it will make the Times more eag-
eyIy sought and read-Editor.)
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

Attention is called to the Pol cts stores advertisement on page six. There are three numbers still unclaimed which prizes are being held for during the Xmas drawing. Unless the numbers are presented before February 1st, the prizes will be awarded to the holders of the extra numbers drawn. See the advertisement for numbers. The advertisement also draws attention to another sale of M S. Baldwin merchandise at low prices begining next Thursday
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

installed officers last night. after which a social evening was enjoy ed by Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and their families. Following are the winners of the card games: For the ladies; Mrs. Nels Swanberg ST. Mrs. Chas. D. Jones, Mrs. Hans Hansen. For the men Dan Camp order named. The names of the newly installed officers will be printed in next Saturdays issue. owing to the lack of space and time for this issue
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

NSol 'oSNS II p!H LbC lSlNVI Coal Mines to Fairbanks, it strikes one forcibly that the tariff impos- ed by former homogeneous of the railroad, was levied in a spirit of fairness, and with the single pur- pose of assisting the development and putting on its feet the de clinins mining camp. and mean while providing for increased ton mage for the road. Coal was the one necessary element. The pow CT to drive the machinery and furnish the population with cheap fuel, was coal. It is natural to suppose that a mining company hazarding the investment of mil lions of dollars, thoroughly inves- tigated this situation.
 If reasonable rates were granted it was for good purpose and should be commended rather than censured. All of which resolves itself into the question; was the Alaska Railroad built for the pur- pose of developing Alaska? Un- doubtedly that vas the main in tent, Alaskans are making steady progress in the territOry's devel opment. The population shows an increase. More families are settl- ing. The school attendance made substantial gains the past few years. The railroad may not be responsible for all of this; but it is for a good part. Suppose our government does spend money, ii is getting unden.able results. One important factor must be considered-considerable of the railroad tonnage is transported down the Yukon River. As cer- tain as this is written, this ton mage will be lost if rates increase. The river population are paying now cheerfully, far in excess of the old all water route. Burden them more and they will go back to the all water route. This is an opinion of personal knowledge.
 Commercial fishing should be allowed on the Yukon River. Modern transportation has depriv- ed nat ives and whites from mak- ing a living. 4 dispensation should be allowed for at least those living along the river. This would be some assistance to the road, even if the product was shipped by ocean route.
 1 Alaska is not suffering visibly from the depression, but there is no denying its effects are felt. There is some enforced idleness. Congress and the administration should note this when contemplat- ing any increase of freight rates. ! Of the huge allotments for unem- ployment, Alaska receives very iiUlle, II any. some Of tnls spent in Alaska could be profitably em- ployed in putting the Alaska Rail- road in physical condition. It needs it. Or building roads on Seward Peninsula, the most min eralized and most neglected DOT ton of Alaska.
 ! A general unbiased summary ; from personal knowledge, would warrant the statement that it is highly inadvisable to add any in crease to the present freight rates on any class of tonnage. Let well enough alone.
 THOMAS GAFFNEY.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17
WILL THE WATER ROUTE
 COME INTO ITS OWN
 DUE TO R.R. RATES

According to presc dispatches the Senate Committee which in vestigated the Alaska Railroad last summer have submitted their report. It is stated that their recommendation advocates an in crease on freight and passenger rates.
 Far be it from the purpose Of this statement to offer any unjust or ill considered criticism on the sageness of the reasons or motives which prompted such recommen- dations. No doubt can be enter tained of the probity, ability or fairness of the committee. Their task was in no sense an enviable one
 Tine writer disagrees on the question of~ increase of freight ra.es. and believes the present freight rates should be maintain ed. In regards 10 increase on pas senger rates he is in favor of that part of the recommendation. The passenger rate suggested by the committee is lew in comparison with pre- railroad days.
 Before reciting any of the var iouS reasons, why freight rate should not be increased. it is well to bear in mind that any discns- sion Of the railroad situation must have for it's basis the pri- mary purpose of this gigantic en- terpr!se: viz. the development of the territory of Alaska. That was the prime reason.
 Ii is true to certain extent that the promised tonnage guar anteed by the proponents of the railroad failed to mate:ialize. T.. IS. Geological and private experts long before the road was comte en- plated as government project, estimated the coal deposits, most of which is in the railroad belt at a very high figure. Why these coal deposits have not been devel- oped to greater extent. is another question Several reasons are given. The Senate Committee ex- amined keenly the coal situation. and md oub+od1,- capo to nrao+;o,V conclusions on this matter It cannot be denied that at Far banks and other points. the pur- pose for which the road vas built has borne fruit during the short period of its existence: and a bright augury for the future in- evitable
 l The ca pital invested in the huge mining operations at Fairbanks was undoubtedly based as one item of their expenses, on the then existing railroad rates. To increase these rates at this time looks like a penalization on the honest investor; and can have but dettel ent effect on capital. It also puts brake on the miner and prospeotors; the backbone of the country and on the families who are making Alaska their home and building up the terri tory. There must be a stability of freight lates if we expect capi- tai to enter the territory. or in crease ths population. Other countries and localities offer in ducements. How much more nec- essary it is in a country like Al aska
 Possessing no figures on the
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will give their second of series of card parties tonight in their lodge rooms. Refreshments and dancing will be indulged in foll- owing the card games
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

entered college, where he will take course in engineering. Little Billy, as we used to know him is a product of Seward Peninsula.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

pr. o. A. Braafladt has complet- ed the moving of his dental office equipment from the Durham Build ing to the location formerly oc- cupied hy Dr. von Zesch. opposite NJ. X NJ. Bank. and is now ready for business calls.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

Mrs. Robbins, the wife of pilot Robbins of the Alaskan Airways, who made the trip to Nome from Fairbanks, week ago. is spend ing week or more here while awaiting the return of her husband
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

Mrs. Fred Rohn, the efficient and accommodatins bookkeeper at Pol cts Sores. was indisposed this week, necessitating her to remain at home several days.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

Hugh OFarrel. popular butcher at Polet's Meat Emporium, was under the weather during the week. He is recovered and back 10 work again.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

Mrs. Agnes Ross, wife of Pilot Victor Ross, is an outgoing pass enger on an NAT plane. enroute
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

Mrs. Laurie Stephanson is an outgoing passenger on an NAT plane enroute to Seattle for medical attention.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. C. J. Carlson is suffering from a slight nervous shock. She is confined to her home.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

The overland dog team mail ar rived Wednesday bringing quan- titv of second class mail from the states and local first class from Alaska points The outgoing ov- erland mail left Nome Friday, in charge of Pete Curran Jr. at the handle bars.
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

ing to the location formerly oc cupied by Dr von Zesch, opposite NJ. X NJ. Bank. and is now ready for business calls.
 The overland dog team mail ar riyed Wednesday bringing quan- titv of second class mail from the states and local first class from Alaska points. The outgoing ov- erland mail left Nome Friday, in charge of Pete Curran Jr. at the handle bars.
 Harry--JeleS,. delivery man for Polet's stores, is taking weeks vacation. Harry is suffering some- what from a bad cold. However he expects to be back ont the job next week Harvey Grant is handl- ing the delivery during Jones in capacity.
 C. J Petersen. Nome's well known painter, is in receipt of letter from Edward J. Fox, who is living at 903 Courtland Avenue. san Francisco. MT. Fox states he mas a watch repairing store in the city, and is doing fairly well. How ever, he believes his feet will itch for the golden sands of Nome about the time navigation opens
 Dr. R. E. Smith of kotzebue, who was brought to Nome via plane this week, was operated on success fully for appendicitis, by pr. Rex Swartz and Dr. F. J. O'Hara at the Maynard-Columbus Hospital, Dr. Smith has been suffering for the past two years and made a trip to Seattle over year ago for medical attention. Mrs. Smith ac- companied her husband here.
 MT. and Mrs. Grant Elliott, who nave been associated with the Al askan Airways in the Nome section, will shortly leave for Anchorage. where fhey will make the,r home. Pilot Elliott will be associated with the same organization at the Anchorage 5ase, MT. and Mrs. Robbins. il is planned, will be transferred from Fairbanks to the Nome base.
 Dr. Rex Swartz, formerly located at Nome and who made the flight from Fairbanks here last Saturday has been busy man since his arrival attending local eases in con junction with the local medico Dr. F. J. O'Hara. Dr. Swartz is leav- ing on his return flight to Fair banks with pilot Bill Graham of the Northern Air Transport of Nome, to care for his lucrative practice in that city.
 Billy Maloney. former territorial mining inspector, in a letter to 3 friend says he is superintendent of quartz mine on the mother lode. in California. He states he is enjoying good health. and wish ss to be remembered to old friends His son, Wm. Jackson Maloney has graduated from high school and
The Nome nugget., 1931-01-17

Harry--Jele& delivery man for Polet's stores, is taking d week '' vacation. Harry is suffering some- what from bad cold. However he expects to be back ont the job ing the delivery during Jones in- capacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08
,:s:.. E: wDRc x,,s:;.,.. .:;:
HaFtfOrd

s:o0-Art Gillham, whispering
 pianist. 5:15-Gypsy Music Makers. 5:25-Show Tunes. b:3O-Dodge Twins, songs. 6:45-Jean Beaudine, speaker. 6:00-Ted Blacks Salzman orches-
 tra. 6:20-Weather report. 6:3O-Roy Atwell's Tidewater Inn. 6:45-Summary of programs. 6:50-Ray Felletter. pianist. 7:00-Current Events, H. V. Kal-
 tenborn. 7:15-World Bookman. 7:20-Stock quotations. 7:3O-Evangeline Adams. 7:45-Anthony Wons, Morton Dow
 ney, Jacques Remarks or
 chestra. S:OO-Time. S:OO-Arthur Pryor's band. S:15-Barbershop quartet. s.aO-Barbara Maurel, contralto;
 New World Symphony. s:45-Comedy act; The Colonel
 and Bud. 9:O0-Time. a.0O-Vocal trio with Brad Browne
 and Billy Artzt's orchestra. 9:30-Time. s:30-Satriano's Independents
 dance orchestra Lombardo's orchestra.
 Lady in the Smoke" l0:3O-Weather report. 1e. .30-Sayino Tone Pictures; Dom
 enico Savino conducting. I1:OO-Pavilion Royal orchestra. ll:S0-Pelham Heath orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08
COOLIDGE AND HOOVER TO SPEAK
Participate in Harding Me- mOrial Dedication at
 Marion, 0.

President Hoover and former President Calvin Coolidge will speak over combined networks or the National Broadcasting company when they participate in dedication ceremonies of the memorial 10 Warren c. Harding at Marion, Ohio Tuesday, June 16.
 The ceremonies will be broadcast from 3:O0 to 4:15 p. m. (E. U. V.l and will be heard in the New 4ork area through both WEAF and WJA.
 MT Coolidge. as chairman or the ceremonies will speak for twenty minutes. presenting the memorial 70 the state of ohio. Governor George white of Ohio will follow with q ten.minute response. Then will foi- low the dedicatory address by Pres ident Hoover, speaking for nfteen minutes. - .,u .,no during the ceremonies and pr Jesse Swank. pastor of Mrs Harding's church, will pronounce the benedlc- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08
2s2.s WT4G IOSO Meters W 3S noes
Hartford

5:00--Sunset Hour n Cnristian
 Kriens, director. ,, 5:45-"Dog Chats Helen l. WA-
 Hams.
 s:oo-Happy, Go and Lucky. 5 6:1O-Answer Man. 6:15-Bulletins. s.a0-Memories of Broadway
 Norman Cloutier, director. 7.o0-.sSuiiligh and the Child"-
 Dr John F. O'Brien, auspices
 Hartford Medical and Tu-
 bercuIosis Societies. 7.1n--WTIC Artists Bureau concert 7:25-Baseball scores. 7.s0-Trayelers Pilot and Concert
 orchestra. ,, s:oo-"Through Lighted Windows
 Jane Dillon, impersonator. s.f5-Weber and Fields. s:S0-The Gypsies. g:3O-Family Party. f0:0O-Symphony orchestra. 10.30-Famous Favorites-Christlan
 Kriens, director; with Hugh
 Walton, baritone. 1o:45-Premiere of New Program. Marine Forecast. 11.0s-Merry Madcaps = Norman
 Cloutier, director; with the
 Ilima Islanders, directed by
 Mike Hanapi. 12.O0-Walter Seifert, organist. 12:30-Silent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08
WEAF x,,.:ss,.. :s:
IN ls4
 Meters 
New York

5:O0-Children's program. 5:30-Tea Timers band. s.45-Rex Cole Mountaineers. e.00-Black and Gold orchestra. c.a0-Who's Behind the Name?-
 Edwin Alger. s.45-Black and Gold orchestra. 7.00-Baseball scores. 7.05-Hayden and Schutt, piano
 duo. r.lS--Economics vs. Politics in Eu-
 rope-James G. Mcdonald. 1.a0-Archer Gibson, organ. s:O0-How's Business? - Merle
 Thorpe. a.15-Weber and Fields. a.9O-Gypsies orchestra; Veronica
 Wiggins, contralto; Frank
 Parker, tenor. a.a0-Orchestra Zinaida Nicolina,
 soprano; Adia Kuznetzoff.
 bass. 1o.oo--Adventures of Sherlock
 Holmes. 10.ao-Symphonic Rhythm Makers;
 Vaughn de Leath, contralto.  Stage-Dorothy Knapp. Austin, songs. 11.30--Lido Club orchestra. f2. 2.Ot)-Whiteman orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08

Many radio celebrities who sing in the style. known as "crooning" now object to the term because 1t is too generously applied to anyone who vocalizes, or attempts to in any form departing from the conven- tional. Vaughn de Leath, generally considered the puioneer in this style which is particularly adapted to the microphone, first objected to the appellation. Rudy Vallee doesn't want to he called a Radio Groom er," nor does Lew Conrad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08

It's Captain Perkins" now, with Kahki. brass buttons and military trappings for NBCs singing humor- ist, Ray Perkins. the "Oud Topper" Perkins has held a captaincy in the U. S. Army Reserve Corps since the Armistice. On June 1 he was called for active duty on Governors Island. headquarters of the Second Corps Area, to continue for two weeks. This active service will not inter- fere with his NEG broadcaste.