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Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
NEW KENT COUNTY JAIL NOT
DESIRABLE IN DOVER LIMITS
CHURCHES PROTEST; COUN-
GIL RECINDS RESOLUTION
Its Location in Development of
New State House Plan viii Have
to Be Decided at Later Date

The work of clearing away the
branch back of the Dover lot in
anticipation Of extension of Loock-
erman Street when Dovers post
office is removed, has been nearly
completed there remaining but a
few days work left on this line Of
work. Now the mooted question is
where Kent County's new jail will
be located to make way for the
new State House development.
Rev. B. F. Thompson, rector Of
Christ P. E. Church, Dover, with
Henry Ridgely, attorney and yes
tryman Of Christ Church, appeared
before Dover Council, presenting
petitions and protesting against
the proposed erection of the new
Kent county jail back of Christ P.
E. Church at the southeastern part
of Dover The petitions were from
the ministers of Dover, members of
Christ P E. Church and two or
three other churches of Dover. Mr..
Ridgely strongly urged that the
new proposed Jail be not built
within town limits claiming that
it was undesirable and decidedly
unwelcome. Rev. Thompson also
voiced his protest against erecting
the Jail within the town limits. In
furtherance with the opposition to
locating the new county jail in Do
yer, Council revoked a resolution
adopted by it on May IL in which
a request was made of the Levy
Court to have the new Jail built in
Dover as close to the court house
as possible. Dover Council also
passed a resolution to the effect
that the new Jail for Kent county
was not desirable in the town limits
Of Dover unless such location shall
be at such place within the limits
of Dover as shall be determined by
the Dover Council of said town.
James H. Hughes, Esq, appeared
before Dover Council asking for a
resolution authorizing the closing
up part of Court Street and East
Street, where the new legislative
building is being erected. Dover
Council unanimously adopted the
resolution.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
NEW GYM AT 'DELAWARE"
WOman's College Building Costing
$230,000 Dedicated at Newark
With Impressive Ceremony

Dreams came true Saturday af-
/ ternoon for Dean Winjfred ]. Rob-
inson, of the Women's College,
University of Delaware, for the
faculty members, student body and
alumnae when the new 100000
gymnasium built with State funds
was dedicated. For several years
officials and students of the college
have been dreaming of the time
when they would have a modern
gymnasium with up-to-date swim
ming pool as it has been an urgent
need for a long time and conse-
quently they are now elated that
they have such a building. It is
known as the Physical Education
building. The dedication exercises
were held in Mitchell Hall and were
presided over by DIR. Walter HUI
linen, president of the university.
The exercises opened with the in
vocation by the Rev. Walter E.
Gunby, pastor of the local Metho-
dist Church. Louise E. Jallade,
architect for the building presented
the keys of the gymnasium to DR..
Hullihen who in turn transferred
them to Dean Robinson and she
presented them to Miss Beatrice
Hartshorn, director Of physical ed
ucation at the college. There were
three interesting addresses. DR..
Marion H. Rea, director of physical
education for women at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, spoke on
Physical Education, Health Pro
gram" Miss Mary Coleman, di-
rector of physical education at the
North Carolina College for Women
gave an unusually interesting talk
on 1.-The Activity Program" The
final speaker was DR. Allen G. Ire
land, director of physical education
for New Jersey who discussed 'The
Preparation of a Teacher of Physi-
cal Education" In addition to
those mentioned a number of trus-
tees of the university occupied
places on the platform. Following
the exercises the visitors were TAX
en- on an inspection trip of the new
building in charge of DR.. Hullihen.
Dean Robinson, Miss Hartshorn,
and other members Of the faculty.
The building is now entirely in use
starting Monday. After the in
spection there was reception in
Residence Hall when tea was serv-
ed.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
TAYLORS BRIDGE TRAPPER
DISCOVERED DEAD ON MARSH
JAKE RUDOLPH, LIVING ON
FARM OF j. HARRY DAVID
Had Heart Attack While Search
ing For a Missing Cow Found
Dead by Some Trappers

William Rudolph, generally
known as Jake, a veteran trap
per of Taylor's Bridge, who had
been missing since Saturday, was
found dead in a marsh Sunday
morning Rudolph lived on the
farm of Former Senator ]. Harry
David of Smyrna, formerly of Tay-
lor's Bridge, and Saturday morning
went to the marsh to look for one
of Mr.. David's cows that was miss
ing. Failing to return he trappers
whereabouts caused suspicion. He
was found lying on the marsh
where he fell. Death is thought
to have been due to a heart attack.
The body was found by several
men of the community who had
gone to the marsh after game.
He was so years old and had lived
in this section the greater part of
his life. He was unmarried and
lived alone in a cabin, his only
companions being two dogs. Ru-
dolph had suffered with heart at
tacks for some time but they We're
not considered serious. The funer-
al was held from FAIRIES parlors
this wednesday, afternoon and in
terment was in Odd Fellows Gem
etery. The Rev. EsseH P. Thomas,
of the NJ E. Church, conducted the
services.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
DIR. c. Nj. WHARTON PRAISED
New Physical Instructor at Della
ware, Praised by DIR. HuIIihen

New Physical Instructor at Della
ware, Praised by DIR. HuIIihen
DR.. Walter Hullihen, president Of
the University of Delaware in a re-
port to the Board of Trustees at
their meeting Saturday commend
ed the work of DR.. Charles w.
Wharton, head of the department
of health and physical education Of
the university. DR.. Wharton, a
former Smyrnian, whose home is
in Dover, assumed Office at the
start of this college year under an
act of last Legislature creating q
chair of physical education. DR..
Hullihen takes the opportunity in
his report of commencing the spir-
it of the football squad as to disci-
pline and craftsmanship during the
recent football season. He also
suggests an additional instructor in
the physical education department
next year to properly carry on the
work that has been mapped out by
Or. Wharton.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
BURTON WILL ARGUMENT
Chancellor Wolcott Hears Argu-
ment Over Division $4,000 Estate

Argument was heard in Dover,
Thursday by Chancellor Wolcott on
the construction of the will and
codicil of Daniel Burton, deceased,
in which he left his estate to two
brothers and two sisters. One sis
ter, Mrs. Masten, died before Bur-
ton did and in a codicil he included
a third brother and still left the
word sisters" in the codicil. The
deceased sister left children and
the contention raised before the
chancellor was as to the construc-
ton or meaning of the word isis
ters," counsel for the children of
the deceased sister, Mrs. Masten,
claiming that he meant to leave a
part of the estate to the sisters
children. The estate is valued at
$4,000. No decision was given by
the Chancellor. James II. Hughes
and James M. Tunnel represented
the children of the deceased sister,
while Henry Ridgely and Daniel
j. Layton represented other heirs.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
SMYRNA ROTARY CLUB NEWS
I Chairmen of Committees Speak of
! Their Various Activities

Il
The Smyrna Rotary Club at their
meeting last Thursday evening
were again surprised by having a
program presented by c. L. Har-
monson, chairman, who selected
the various chairmen of commit
tees of the club to speak on their
activities. A council meeting was
thus developed for the evenings
program. Many in re t n g
thoughts were developed by those
who reviewed their work and out
lined plans for the future. Those
who spoke were, Rynear Slaughter,
Aims and Objects; w. w. Hynson,
Vocational Service; Way Phillips,
Club Service; Essel p. Thomas,
Community Service; Q. w. w.
Schantz, International Relations;
Alex. Handloff, Fellowship; G. r.
Stevenson, Educational; Davis IL.
Bell, Boys Week; G. G. Harmon
son, Crippled Children, and w. E.
Matthews Jr., Attendance. The
members voted the evening pro-
gram a success and urged that
similar programs of this character
be presented. Rynear Slaughter
president, presided, and "Skeet
Wilson directed the singing. Wis
iting Rotarian present, L. L. Lay
ton. Jr., of Dover Club.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
AUTO ACCIDENT NEAR HERE
Car of f. L. Davis and Family
Turns Turtle i'm Passing Truck

F. L. Davis, of Bridgeton, New
Jersey, while on his way to Prime
ess Anne, Maryland, yesterday, as
he was approaching Smyrna on the
dupont Boulevard tried to pass a
truck. Another car tried to pass
him at the same time and in order
to avoid a collision, he turned and
his car was overturned and he and
his wife and children were thrown
out. The top of the car was badly
damaged. Mr.. Davis was bruised
around the shoulder, but sustained
no serious injuries and his wife
and children also received slight
cuts and bruises.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
SMYRNA LEGION POST NOTES
Ralph G. FAIRIES, Commander, APP
points Standing Committees

Commander Ralph G. FAIRIES,
Commander of David c. Harrison
Post, No. IA, American Legion, has
appointed the following committees
to serve the post for one year in
the capacity Of their appointments.
House Committees Stout Bickling;
Welfare Committee - Clark NJ.
Knots, George Fox, Cedrick Coop
er; Membership Committee Ralph
Waller, e. P. Vogel, George Fox,
w. E. Matthews, Jr., Ralph G.
FAIRIES; Auditing Committee S.
Creadick Ennis, c. w. w. Schantz,
w. H. Kenworthey; Publicity Com
mittee-W. H. Kenworthey; Sick
Call and Relief Committee Grant
G. CARTS. The David c. Harrison
Post, No. IA, has received an invi-
tation from the Auxiliary of their
Post, inviting all post members to
attend joint meeting and social
at the Legion Post rooms Friday
evening, January LIST, next. The
David c. Harrison Post, No. IA.
American Legion, received their
final report on the annual supper
at the meeting last Wednesday ev-
ening. The net total amount of
profit was S206.42
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
BRIDGE OR TUNNEL BETWEEN
DELAWARE AND NEW JERSEY
CONGRESSMAN HOUSTON IN
PRODUCES 2 BILLS IN HOUSE
If Philadelphia Opposes a Bridge
Too Strongly, a Tunnel Under
the Delaware Will be Advocated

Twin proposals to cross the Del
aware river by bridge or tunnel
were laid before Congress again
last week by Representative Rob
ert G. Houston, of Delaware. In
one bill, Houston reopened the con-
troversy over bridge spanning
the river below Philadelphia and
touching the New Jersey shore
from about Wilmington to Penns-
vile or PENIS Grove. The War
Department had objected to the
bridge there ccntending that it
would bottle up Philadelphia har-
Dor in case of a national emery
ency. In a second bill, Houston
proposed to permit the New Jersey
Bridge Corporation to construct
vehicular tunnels under the river
between New Castle county, Della
ware, and Salem county, New Jer-
sey. The bridge corporation is
composed Of George A. Casey, of
Wilmington, and Clifford p Powell,
of Mount Holly, N. ]. The chief
objection to the tunnel proposition
is the expense of construction. The
bridge, it was said, could be erect
ed at a small part of the cost that
a tunnel at this point would entail.
For this reason, promoters of a
new Delaware river bridge have
been insistent in the requests for
Federal recognition. Congressman
Houston's two bills reopens a con
troversy over the location of the
crossings. Philadelphia Congress
men seek to win approval for a
crossing at Philadelphia, shutting
out the bridge or tunnel further
down the river. The late Repre-
sentative Graham, of Philadelphia,
sponsored the tunnel proposal in
the last session. The House ap-
proved the measure, but it failed
to win consideration in the Senate.
Representative Wolverton, Of Cam
den, said the bridge proposal near
ed approval by the Interstate and
Foreign Commerce Committee in
the last Congress, but just failed
of passage. Houston reintroduced
both measures in this session in the
hope that one would receive favor
able consideration. They provided
for acquisition of the proposed
structures at any time by state or
local governments by condemna-
ton.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
WOMAN AT SMYRNA STATION
Mrs. Bessie Bennett Succeeds Il
III. Talbot as Station Agent

Mrs. Bessie Bennett Of Clayton,
widow of A. S. Bennett, railroad
brakeman, has been put in charge
of the Smyrna Branch Railway
Station to succeed r. H. Talbot,
who has been station agent for a
number of years. Mr.. Talbot has
been transferred to the freight of
fee at Clayton under c. w. Hall.
He will continue to keep up his
residence on Delaware street,
Smyrna, and commute to business
daily. AS there is nothing to the
Smyrna R. r. station now but
freight, it was decided to take
Smyrna off the regular station
agent service and to put the job
out at contract. Mrs. Bennett who
had been doing clerical work in
Railroad freight offices, was the
lowest bidder and landed the job.
She is qualified, it is said, to do the
work necessary in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
SMYRNA Doth CENTURY CLUB
Mrs. A. ID. Warner of Wilmington,
Delights Club With Fine Address


On Friday afternoon, December
IL, club was called at 2.30 o'clock.
Mrs. Frank F. Evans, first vice
president presiding. The meeting
was in charge Of Mrs. Samuel J..
REYNOLDS, chairman of Literature.
Mrs. A. d. Warner was introduced
as Mother" of Smyrna club and
also gave an interesting talk on
South America. Mrs. Warner
spoke especially of the work Of
women and told of being entertain
ed at Women's Clubs at Cristobal
and other places. She also de-
scribed the points of interest she
visited and brought home many
new thoughts of those interesting
countries. She had on display
many lively things and interesting
pictures. In beginning her talk
she spoke of her pleasure in being
with the Smyrna Club and of the
time of it's organization nearly "a
years ago. Mrs. A. ID. Niles, Of
Townsend, sang two solos, Because
Your Heart Is Mine" and Rose In
the Bud" She was accompanied
by Mrs. Henry G. Webb. The next
meeting will be New Years Eve
party at p. M, on December 81.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
XMAS LIGHTS TURNED ON
Big Christmas Tree at Four Corn
ers-Residences Yet TO Decorate

Big Christmas Tree at Four Corn
ers-Residences Yet TO Decorate
Smyrna Christmas lights, beau
tiful as ever, were turned on Fri
day night and the cheer reminded
young and old that the day of
days was fast approaching. There
is a large Legion Xmas tree at
Four Corners, beautifully lighted,
made possible by the local Legion
Post. The Fire Hall and Town
Hall are feature displays, same as
last year Store windows look
pretty but residences will probably
not be decorated until the week
end. The laurel trimmings and
other things were left out this
year to save expense. Santa Claus
as announced, will make his usual
visit for the Riddles Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
'CANTATTA' ASBURY CHURCH

Children of Sunday School to Take
Part in Pageant Sunday Evening
Church school at ten o'clock on
Sunday next, Harvey c. Jones as
superintendent. Glasses for all
ages. Morning worship at eleven
o'clock, Mr.. Thomas will speak.
At 7.30 on Sunday evening the
Christmas Cantatta entitled, THE
Christmas Way" viii be given.
The cantatta is being directed by
Miss Mildred Burchard and Miss
Caroline Stats, teachers in the
local school. Mrs. Louis ]. Pierce
is the pianist and is directing the
music. Mr.. Louis J. Pierce Will
take part also in the program.
There are thirty-five young people
and children in the program which
promises to be one of extraordin-
airy interest
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, the
Rector, Makes Announcements

Rector, Makes Announcements
St. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, makes the announcement for
the week and Sunday 80 this ev-
ening, Evening prayer and address,
and choir practice. Sunday next
7.30 a. M, Celebration Of the Holy
Communion; 10 a. M, Church
School; IL a. M, morning prayer
and sermon. The sermon subject
will be Preparation for the Com
ing of the Saviour" 730 p. m,
evening prayer and address. Prep
aration is being made for the mid
night Christmas Eve service. This
service will commence at 11.30.
Beautiful Christmas carols will be
sung. A story of when The King
Came" will be told and following
the story there will be a solo, The
Birthday of the King" Holy Com
munion will be celebrated. The
ministers of the town, members of
other churches and everybody wei
come. Come help sing the Christ
mas Carols and commemorate the
birthday of our King.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
KENT HOME DEMONSTRATION
Annual Christmas Party Planned
Tomorrow Afternoon at Camden

Annual Christmas Party Planned
Tomorrow Afternoon at Camden
Plans are just completed for
the annual Christmas party of
Home Demonstration Clubs in Kent
county. 1t is held this year at
F'ruitland Grange Hall, Camden, on
Thursday, December II, at 100. A
most interesting program has been
planned of community singing and
music appreciation. Each group
is putting on 5 to 10 minute en-
tertainment and small prize will
be awarded to the best club pro-
duction. Exchange of inexpensive
gifts will take place and a Christ
mas tree enjoyed. All members
with friends are invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
\ CRASHES INTO POLE
Il = 'a me In Smyrna Am
/" Wilmington Hospital

[' : Taken Az. in Smyrna Am
- I Wilmington Hospital
smyrna Legion Ambulance
L 'I ! early yesterday
h e.. . near Middletown to
\ ~5 y 10 auto wreck to the
1 u me man was seriously
1 =, as. another suffered lesser
40 so0ut 4.sO when an auto
W SIlVsn BY Clarence Cole 4
bss ' u. va, crashed into 4
|dIs+l pu.s On the road leading
|T f,'sn from Preston, Mary,
4 \ n. nan most seriously in
/, " Vsnlel Cole, % years, If
|Ho, NJ, VINO is in the Della
/ t1ass.. suffering from a
\, a u. skull. His en- I
N 'T Fa.'a. Andrew Cole, IF
la,rs.SS u ms street, Whining
|bav ~ INJURIES ! about the
! Y, ~ .ll limbs, but his con- ~
\ i \, y serious. He is being
c \ ne hospital for ob eaa,s
ininrrgl'' aI e Cole, driver, es-
u VI. i i said Cole If
be a ,sa ''s N the road. FL
Iirsd me-. s's driving charge
be HosDit.," were taken Fl
0s~ ambulance 2 .oli' Ia
Pste Police q the Mary
| nd Davidsor end Privates
F'ats Police Of the Della
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
SMYRNA NAZARENE CHURCH
Rev. Paul Elliott, Pastor, Announc-
es Services for Sunday and Week

Rev. Paul Elliott, pastor of the
Nazarene Holiness Church, an
nounces services as follows: 7.30
o'clock Thursday evening, old fash
ION testimony meeting; Sunday
School next Sunday at 9.45 am,
followed by preaching at IL a. m.
Song and praise service at pm;
preaching at p. m. On Monday
evening, December 81, at 7.30,
there will be a Christmas enter
tainment. Everybody welcome.
Come and enjoy these meetings.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES
Young People to Go Christmas
Caroling and Take Part at Church

Dung feOple 10 20 christmas
Caroling and Take Part at Church
AS is the usual custom the
young people of the Epworth
League of Asbury NJ. E. Church
will go Christmas caroling early
Christmas morning. All those de-
string to join the carolers will meet
at the home of Mrs. Frank HHyn-
son at o'clock Christmas morn
ing. The young people will also
take part in the service at AS
bury Church at six o'clock on that
morning. At the Epworth League
service at 6.45 on Sunday evening,
Miss Dorothy P. Riggs win be the
leader. A fine Christmas program
has been prepared.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
AFTER BOAT BUILDING PLANT
Lewes Mayor and Business Men
See Need of Such an Industry


See Need of Such an Industry
Mayor U. w. Hooker is in COM
munication with persons in Penn
sylvania in reference to the estab-
lishment of a yacht building and
repair plant for Lewes. 1t has al
ways been a wonder why such a
project was not started in Lewes
because it is generally admitted
that the location there is an ideal
spot for shipyard for repairs to
boats, etc. The men who are con-
sidering the establishment of the
project at Lewes, state that even
the Government boats out of Lewes
and Cape May, are compelled to go
to Virginia for repairs.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-16
FIRE SEEN [!I,I As
n I MONEY DEMAND

\ u Nun 1 DL''''D
EI1111 T1a'aa1 :.aS LOSS
a.,,au. owner Of Farm
! TSbrsatening Notes d rla-
y ~. l,,'I Demanding $1,000 %,
= y, p''I 4 month after after y" u
% y notes we're found q
s ~ and that Of bis w Y e
'.l' so Sc on the farm Of Z.
r,rSran, three miles 5. so 2siin
',.tcTn and a half mlle
IT, he notes were disoov,
l. N totally tai destroyed q b BY 1 ire
,r0rn origin at 3.SO yes
Snu" w Roth notes threat
l a9l- Z, and to destroy by
.a aisS on the Cochrans'
~ ,,lss $1,000 was left Eft a. !, 4
II N. .Dot. 50 rapidly dld
,a.sad that members Of the
l1T Bronner, tenant
Ann, we're forced 70 jump
!. ,scOnd floor Of the Oirn /.
IT, All other means q
: hem cut off by the
=, W. Bronner, who was il,
rid out Of the burning
/ md taken to the home Of
H. The property loss IS
h d total several thousand
+ ras covered by insur-
| .-,rsr The Bronners lost
En- personal possessions
Il thing that fremen man
h u. bping the kitchen
NJ fire was discovered by
Eher Of the Bronner fanny
| bUrning steadily in the
n end Of the house. H
|Iisysd that the blaze origin
| ,bo outside of the house
'csse Of this fact, together
\ discovery Of the threaten
I Oh the Cochran farm, de-
\ $1,000, State police began
rsdiste Investigation. The
ID building was a two-story
structure.
|tsning Demands for Money
Cvhrans are well known,
lchran being a grandson Of
Governor Cochran. AS
d two large farms they
/ from time to time, much
Il vas believed therefore
ks notes we're written by dis
b former employees on the
b fans. The notes were
BY ssf-styled Reds" The
Il, crudely printed with a
vas found November 16
On the side Of the barn of
n where Mrs. Cochran lives.
lndsd that $1,000 be placed
npty tin can that would be
; a designated spot near the
Ok church. If the money
d forthcoming, the note
bed, Mrs. Cochran's farm
; would be bombed and de-
BY fire. Two days later a
threatening note was found
COchran'S farm. This note
erred to a designated spot
tin can would be found in
ie money was to be placed.
revealed the pres
The can in the place men
y The writer Of the note.
Vigil Fails to Produce Clue
at time State police were
J and for more than a week
laided the Cochrans' prop
iaey also kept a close
7 TIE spot where had been
Y Y. IN can but nothing hap
fnally no clues having
the police guard
aqaliaed and the investiga-
lsa. The Middletown and
y flre Companies and fire
y @lis from nearby places
alal'ly to stem the early
olaze but their affor+s
iaVailing, the fire HAVING
I. !, srsal Roadway before
va Of the fire companies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-13

job 70 be done. Sometimes 1t Is
Grove. but oftener IL is Earnshaw
who speaks UP:
Where's that ball Give me the
ball Ill 60 out there
Earnshaw Is q six-foot three-inch.
zoo pound husky or ancient Quaker
stock listed In the social register. q
Swarthmore College graduate. we'll
TODD In his own right. He loves TO
pitch the way Babe Ruth likes 70
hit and II ne had his way he'd be
starting games for the Athletics
every other day.
I'm better the oftener 7 work"
says big George. Ever other day
is Just about right for me. III ]
rest too much I lose my control and
7 find that I'm no stronger after
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-13
Tlden Beats
Richards For
Pro Net Title

NEW YORK, July lszR- Big
Bill Tilden has proved himself
king Of the worlds professional
tennis players.
The tall Philadelphian who used
to rule the amateurs. needed only
SO minutes 70 trounce Vincent
Richards, defending champion. In
the final round OF the United states
pro championships yesterday, rs,
60. 6-l. These two were the
survivors OF a field that included
all OF the leading American pros
and Europe's two outstanding mas
ters. Karel Kozeluh and Albert
Burke.
Only in the first set did Rich
ards seem TO have a change. IN
this set, he stormed the net 70
gain a 81 and Az lead but Tilden
unleashed the full power OF his
tremendous service TO draw Level at
~ and finally to win rs. After
that the match was a runaway for
Big Bill.
The doubles went 70 Richards
and Howard Kinsey or California
who beat Tilden and Frank Hunter,
TO. rs, 30, Ga, 6-3.