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Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
OBSERVANCE AT
OLD DRAWERS
Rev. Andrew w. Blackwood
and DIR. G. I'll. Ryden to Be
Speakers for Occasion
ANNUAL MEET JUNE 9TH

The Rev. Andrew w. Blackwood
professor of homiIetics at Prince
ton Seminary, will be the speaker
at the morning services at the an
nual observance of Old Drawers
Church, near Odessa, Sunday, June
5. Drawers is one of the Oldest
Presbyterian churches in the coun-
try, the original building having
been built in I'LL, and the present
structure in 1773. DIR. George H.
Ryden, professor of history at the
University of Delaware and also
State Archivist, will deliver the lay
address in the afternoon on Early
Presbyterianism in Delaware" Fol-
lowing the morning service, the
trustees of the Friends of Old
Drawers" will hold their annual
meetings. They will elect one of
their number as president to sue
ceed the late I. Janvier Woods, of
Middletown. Mr.. Woods, who took
an active interest in Old Drawers,
where many of his ancestors are
buried, died soon after the meeting
last June. AS is well known, the
church is opened but once a year,
on the first Sunday in June. The
observance is always largely at
tended. The church itself repre-
sents a true type of Colonial ar
chitecture, and is frequently visited
by students of architecture from
other States.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
GOVERNOR BUCK
AT RICHMOND
Delaware Executive Among
Early Arrivals of State
Chiefs at Farley
TOUR HISTORIC SPOTS

Governors from all parts of the
United States, gathered Sunday in
the capitol of Virginia-Richmond
the mother of states-to discuss
their major problems and to cele-
brate the bi-centennial anniversary
of George Washington's birth. AS
they came Sunday, by air, rail and
highway, the governors abiding by
the conference rule, refrained from
discussing National politics and
confined their remarks to anticipa-
ton of a pleasant visit and helpful
discussion on state problems. The
first visiting executive to set foot
on Virginia soil was Governor
James Rolph, Jr., of California, who
with Governor Fred B. Balzar, of
Nevada, came by plane. Governor
Rolph had little to say about the
Tom Mooney case, except to COM
ment that he had heard little of
the incident since his departure
from California Friday. AS a mat
ter of precaution, however, Cover
nor Pollard of Virginia ordered
special police guard for him while
he is in Virginia. Other early ar
rivals were: Governor Wilbur L.
Cross of Connecticut, Governor c.
Douglass Buck, Delaware, Cover
nor Doyle E. Carlton of Florida;
Governor Louis L. Emmerson of
Illinois, Governor Harry H. Wood
ing of Kansas, Governor Alvin o.
King, of Louisiana, Governor Will
liam T. Gardiner, of Maine, Cover
nor Albert G. Ritchie of Maryland,
Governor H. S. Caulfield of Mis-
souri,, Governor John c.. Winant,
New Hampshire, Governor o. Max
Gardner of North Carolina, Gov
ernor George White, of Ohio, Gov
ernor Norman S. Case, Rhode ISL
and Governor l. G. Blackwood,
South Carolina, Governor George
H. Dern of Utah, and Governor
William G. Conely of West Vir-
ginia. With 90 governors having
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ANOTHER DAY IN
OLD NEW CASTLE"
Colonial Homes to Be Opened
to Sightseers on Satur-
day, May 21st
GOV. BUCKS HOME TOO

Governor and Mrs. C. Douglass
Buck will receive visitors at theil
home, "Buena VISTA" when the an
nuaI ''Day in Old New Castle" is
observed, on Saturday, May 21
The old home which stands two
miles from New Castle on the du-
Pont Boulevard, is sure to be the
mecca of many visitors as this is
the first time in many years its
doors have been opened to the pub
lie. It was not opened for the
event last year because of altera-
tions which were taking place at
the time although it holds price
less treasures of antiques, heir
looms of jewelry, silverware and
paintings. Its holdings date back
to the earliest Delawareans and
except, perhaps, the Hilles man
sion, holds rememberances of more
eminent Colonials, than any other
home in New Castle. Among its
art holdings is an original portrait
of Queen Elizabeth which was
painted by Nicholas Hilliard in
1880, who fiourished as a painter
from 1547 until 1919. There are
several Gilbert Stewart portraits
and interesting paintings of the
children of Governor and Mrs. Buck
by Jessie Wilcox Smith. One of
the lovliest is a painting of Anne
Van Dyke, daughter of the first
Governor of Delaware, Nicholas
Van Dyke whose wedding to Ken
sey Johns in Old Amstel House at
tracted George Washington among
the guests. There are also heir
looms and portraits of the first
Governor, of whom Mrs. Buck is a
direct descendant. The house was
built by John M. Clayton, Secre-
tary of State during the term of
President Taylor and United
States Senator from Delaware.
Several other houses will be opened
this year which have not been op-
ened for several years. Among
those will be that of Miss Mary E.
Shaw, Mrs. 2. w. Gemmill, the old
academy which stands next to the
famous Old Christ Church and the
old Booth House which has been
taken by Mr.. and Mrs. George P.
The houses open to
guests will include the home of the
late Mrs. John Rodney, the famous
old Amstel House, which has been
turned into a museum and about
which Colonial garden is to be
placed, homes of Mr.. and Mrs.
Newlin T. Booth, "Boothhurst"
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Laussat
Richter Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur T. Logan, Mr.. and Mrs. Fran
els deli. Janvier, DR.. and Mrs
George Booker, the Read House."
and the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phil
lip D. Laird. Mrs Francis deli.
Janvier, president of the Guild So
ciety of Emmanuel Church is chair
nan of New Castle Day. The af-
fair is being given as always, for
he upkeep of Emmanuel Church, |
he First Episcopal Church in Del
aware and one of the oldest in the
country.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
Balanced Farming Would Help
Farmers, Says Chicago Banker

further, that on many farms in our
large agricultural states, no gardens
are kept and almost every article Of
food is purchased at the store, We
are forced to the conclusion that the
farmer, by and large, is not farm.
Ing as he should. know that there
are certain sections where some. ~
all, OF these means of increasing
farm income cannot be appsieG, bal,
so far as possible, every farmer
should produce his own milk and
dairy products, his own meat. AMI
his own poultry, raise his own gar.
den truck, and can the fruit and
vegetables he requires for winter
| use.
Pigs and Chickens HsIp
Until he obtains from his farm
every item for personal cossump.
tion which it is humanity possible
for him to produce, he has not done
his job properly. Pigs and chisksns
and cows are worth more to the in
dividual farmer than AL the gov.
ernment relief programs that may
possibly be conceived.
Once the farmer lives at home.
then I believe that whatever kind
of money crop he may produce.
whether it be large or small, the
price high or low, his major diff
Guilty will be solved and his margin
of income for the necessities and
luxuries he so much deserves Will
be greatly increased.
There is no romance about farm
ing. If it is successfully done, /
know it means hard work day in
and day out. But SO does any other
business successfully performed.
know the privations of farm life.
They are much less now than they
We're thirty years ago. I should like
to see every farm home equipped
with the modern conveniences of
urban life. l should like to see
every farmer with an automobile, a
radio, and all other modern inven-
tons which have contributed so
much to social welfare.
Entitled to Modern Comforts
No one is more entitled to these
advantages than the farmer; but
the farmer, like everyone else,
should have them only when he can
pay for them. The income for such
purposes will be largely determined
by the extent to which the farmer
every possible means Of
supplying his necessities from the
farm itself.
The way out for the farmer is not
an easy one. Neither is the course
smooth for industry, finance or gov
ernment, and the problem in one
sphere is little less difficult than in
any other.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
COMPLETE PLANS
FOR LEWES FETE
Governor Buck to Preside
Jan Herman Van Reyden
To Represent Netherlands
PROMINENT SPEAKERS

The Lewes Tercentenary Com
mission has completed its plans for
the celebration on Saturday, May
z, in connection with the Booth an
niversary of the landing and set
Ting of the Dutch at Lewes and
the dedication of the recently con-
structed building, patterned after
the old Town Hall of Hoorn, Hol-
land, from which point the Dutch
sailed here. United States Sem
ator Daniel 0. Hastings, of Della
ware, will deliver the principal ad-
dress. Jan Herman VanReyen,
Netherlands Minister, will repre-
sent his government at the celebra-
ton. Others participating in the
exercises will include Governor c..
Douglass Buck, United States Sen
ator John G. Townsend, Jr., Con-
gresham Robert G. Houston and
Mayor U. w. Hooker, of Lewes.
The invocation will be pronounced
by Bishop Philip Cook. Music dur
ing the exercises will be furnished
by the Drum and Bugle Corps of
Delaware Post, No. 1, American
Legion. An amplifying system
will be installed to carry the
anniversary program throughout
Lewes. Amplifyers will be INSTALL
ed at all principal intersections, the
Caesar Rodney Hotel, the school
house, the firemen's hall and other
points. The exercises will get un-
der way at 2, standard time. Lew
es will be appropriately decorated
for the occasion. Fifteen hundred
seats will be erected for the exer-
cises. Ample provisions for park
ing will be made. A town dance
will be held at the Lewes Fire
mems hall, starting at in the ev-
ening, as climax of the celebra-
tion. State Senator G.. Clifton
Maull is chairman of the commit
tee arranging for the dance.
George Madden's Orchestra will
furnish the music for the dance.
Throughout the State considerable
interest is being displayed in the
celebration, and large attendance
is anticipated, with every section
of Delaware represented. Respons-
es to invitations to special guests
are being received in great num-
bers by Donald r. Morton, assist
ant secretary of the Lewes Ter
centenary Commission. A special
train of the Pennsylvania railroad
will be operated between Whining
ton and Lewes for the celebration,
the fare being set at So. Tickets
may be procured before May 5
from the Wilmington ticket Office
of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The
train will leave Wilmington at SIT
Eastern Standard Time, and will
include the following stops: New
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Smyrna times., 1932-04-27


large and liberal lending agencies
which, likewise, were misled by
land values. The result was that
millions of farmers assumed obli.
cations out of all proportion to any
possible normal farm income.
All of us interested in farm ac-
tivity and farm finance must assume
our share of responsibility for this
situation. We are learning our les
son and will have to take our medi-
cine with the farmer himself. For
this mistake, time and hard work
seem to be the only remedy. Ger
tainly, more credit will not solve the
problem.
wish l possessed some prophetic
vision. that / might suggest an easy
way by which the agricultural in
dustry could be relieved of its dis
tress and started on a course of
well-being and profit. God has not
given me that power, but l think
there Is at least a partial remedy
which the farmer himself can apply.
That remedy will start him on the
only course which, experience and
observation convince me, any OF us
can hopefully anticipate: the max
ing of a comfortable livelihood.
When we find that on approx
mately 20 per cent of the farms in
the United States there is not a
milch COW nor chicken, and that on
more than 80 per cent there is not a
hog, and on approximately 80 per
cent not sheep; when we know,
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
HOLD A. NJ E. CONFER,
Rev. A. II. Hart Appointed hi
Charge of Smyrna China

At the session Of the d.,
A. N. E. Conference, con.i
in Milford last week, usstsrr'
pointments for the next yea, !,
Wilmington and Dover dist5s,
the conference were ann,-.
The Rev. o. S. Neal, was u,
presiding elder of the Wilnr
district and the Rev. H. III
of the Dover district. The p,s,
appointments follow: Wlnt,
District -Middletown, the Ra.
E. Witcher; Armstrong, d. /
NJ. C. Hoil;; New Discovery. RI
Whaley; Smyrna, Rev. A.HH
Clayton, Rev. NJ. E. Harnrr
Friendship, Rev. E. J. I'd
Dover District-Dover, Rey ".
Brown; West Dover, Rev. 81
Wright; Camden Circuit, ReT4
old Williams; Frederica, Rev u
Caulk; Milford, Rev. W. v ND
Harrington, Rev. W. ". Cd
Lewes, Rev. W. H. Daniels
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
Find Laurel Man Near Starvation

Linden S. MarviI, 30, Of Laurel,
insurance agent, who disappeared
Friday week ago was found wand
ering in the woods between Laurel
and Seaford half starved and ap-
parently suffering from loss Of
memory. Marvil is under a ply
sicians' care at the home of his
father, Arusta Marvil, shipbuild-
er, of Seaford Marvil's disappear
ance mystified his friends. His
wife returned to her parents with
their children. A check-up of his
insurance accounts showed they
were in order.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
ANNOUNCEMENT
Miss Jane L. Paris Becomes Bride
of Wilmer O. Ford, Jr.

Miss Jane L. Paris, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Paris of Elk
ton and Wilmer C. Ford, Jr., son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer M. Ford, of
Stanton, were married on Saturday
April is, at the parsonage of the
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Elkton, Md, by the Rev. L. B.
Morgan. They were attended by
MissAnnie Anderson of North East
Md, and John Paris, brother Of the
bride. After a wedding trip by
auto they will be at home at the
home of the bridegroom's parents,
in Stanton.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
S4,1ss.5O

Aggregate ...... ..... S4,1SS.5
Lot of 8 1-2 acres, Division E
was withdrawn as in the judg.
ment of the trustee the bid was toe
low; residue will be offered at 9
future time. The amount sold com.
prises about three fifths of the
property. The sales in the mair
were better than anticipated and
should the remainder sell as well
the amount needed for the wants
of the trusteeship will be exceeded
by about one-quarter.
Personal.-Assistan State Su-
perintendent of the Public Schools,
c. II. Carpenter spent Sunday in
this town, the guest of Professor
Groves.
The Sun Mutual Aid Society of
Baltimore, at a recent meeting
unanimously elected Col. E. Will
mer, president. He has for sever
al years beer the active manager
and now combines the two offices.
Rev. s. l.. Gracey, whose wife is
in this town to recuperate her
health, at the session of the con-
ference recently closed was ap-
pointed to Chelsea, adjoining Bos-
ton.
Luther r. Hoffecker of Philadel-
phia, returned to that city today
after g visit of several days.
George Esterly of White Plains,
Wis, the inventor and manufactur-
er the Esterly wheat binder, with
his wife, has been spending the last
two days in this town.
The Dover Cornet Band has re-
ordanized and is getting ready to
furnish music on Decoration day.
The well has been dug at Dover,
the engine put up and the only
thing needed before the water
works are completed, is the laying
of more pipe up and down several
of the streets, which were left last
fall. On Loockerman street a six
inch pipe will be put in, but on
Governors Avenue, Bradford, and
New Streets four-inch one will
be used.
Company d of Dover will not go
down to Milford tomorrow and
take part in the celebration which
is to be held there as was expected.
Senator Salisbury arrived at
Dover on Saturday last and will
remain during the week. He is
looking well.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
ODESSA LAD COsIP0SES
Frederick KKielkoph, Il, Cnl
es Two Selections; Receives n

Frederick R. KielkOph, d .
sa, Del, has lately compsa
selections, The Lindberg 0n'
Waltz" for piano, and 'Tii q
Home" song. Frederick, VIII
student under Prof. Charis |
wards, is not quite eleven J
old. Both of these comps
show exceeding talent in ~
young. He is the recipient d I
congratulations from hs
friends and teacher. Mr. N''|
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
Melvin A. Traylor Would
Make Modern Farm More
Self-Contained
Speaks From Own Experience

Speaking before the Internationa,
Chamber of Commerce at Washing
ton, Melvin A. Traylor, President OF
the First National Bank Of Chicago
said in part:
Like all Of US, in every line Of
activity, the farmer was deceived
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27

by nigh values
in the time Of
b. s prosperity.
In a well-inten-
toned, but what
now seems at
least an unfortu-
n a t g venture,
the Government
provided abun-
dant credit fa-
cilities for the
farm er's use.
These facilities
were s uppIe-
4-XNI L
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
2ND End sHoREa n
.HELDoNN NATas' na'
town, Nd, Proni,s,, ! ,'s !
Very Intsrsst'',' %
EIGHT EVENTS ).

oDd The : a5o Spring ne,ttD, :. |
Meet viii = : eastern ss
e,,aat1 ~, IS52, at chestert5orpasss' 5ras'a9 /
Firs, FyTn's this year viii '5sa b. ~ 4
fo5r l5T' ; y5 Green 5e11..%. d s.%|
That have won a Blu. e, 81 n \
Jumping class. pl pa'on 4
Second event-Hupt.s,e se5o>sl
e all Performancs' slaa /
event event Touch and o. ea9 4
event ever Pairs Of hunter, ss,' \
saa slae course, four iunps " \
a7s.s anee and manner Of goi,,5
: llln event-4 feet 6 i1s,'' .
ing nss class. First racs-ss. ~,
about three-ffths of . 80 seal |
9aS 9na race -Three-fourth, J \
Ior local horses that n.
won ans a race. Restrictea = /
aao. ana Queen Anne coultl., \
race race es,Three-quarter TT, ot "a
2,51. 4alf bred horses. Foprts n
dhFee-quarters d.5lee of a MIL +, /
oughbreds. Fifth racs =
open for local horses, s., 4
! mile for thoroughbrsss,4 s4'I !
race l 1-2 mile st..,''a "a
Eighth race u mil. !.
chase. Last year The n,,%
was won by Sir Jimmie MI. MI. J
running off a dead heat 9.i,s ),
Fox. Mary Mcqueen y,
nat race and Virginia Cif III
steeplechase. Rules for ~.
horses in the meet and -.
regulations governing n. r..]
be obtained from j / Pi,,.
Church Hill, Nd.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27

Shad Scarce in Delaware River
Very few shad are being caught
in the Delaware river and it is
feared that catches this year will
be small. Similar reports come
from the Chesapeake Bay.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
Construct Bridge Across Elk River

Construction of the new steel
and concrete bridge across the Elk
River, at the foot Of Bridge street,
Elkton, Md, to replace the old
wooden structure which has been
in use for 40 years, was begun last
week by the contractors. The
b. Is one of the many highway
is in and near Elkton
Tad Commission to
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27

Lot of Ia acres, Division F.,
had been previously sold to
J. H. Groves for 10000
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27

of George F. Borie, Esq, of Phila
delphia, whose subject will b,
American Ode Fellowship, its Or
igin and Miss lon." Mr.. Borie il
said to be a very entertaining
speaker. The lecture will be fire,
to adults; children not admitted
Doors open at 7.30; lecture to com
mence at 8 sharp.
The editor of the Middletowr
Transcript says when he wants 6
real aesthetical meal he prefers
the more nutricious turnip to sun.
flower seed. This fondness fol
turnips may account for the high
seasoning of the Transcript, fol
everybody knows the utter value
lessness of a dish of turnips with
out well filled pepper box.
A welcome was given to the
family of Mr.. d. T. Reeder, living
near Blackbird by the members of
Union M. E. Church and friends of
the neighborhood, last Friday ev-
ening, thirty or more persons pres
ent. Cake, lemonade, and confec-
tionery were profusely served, af-
ter which Rev.R.K. Stephenson ad-
dressed the family in behalf of the
company in words of welcome, fol-
lowed by prayer. Music was rend-
cred during the evening by Miss
Frank McLane, daughter of Mrs.
Reeder. The whole affair was ex-
ceedingly pleasant, and all left well
satisfied with the entertainment.
LARGE SALE OF PROPERTY
H. Hoffecker, trustee for
the real estate of James w. Spru-
ance, sold at public auction on last
as follows:
Michael Blendt, Lot No. 5 43.0O
Blendt, Lot No. 400
Michael Blendt, Lot No. 3 $1,000
Michael Blendt, Lot No. A 74.OO
Michael Blendt, Lot No. 5 $500
John c. Bailey, Lot No. 6 1890
Josephine Allen, Lot No. 10000
w. w. Tschudy, Lot No. s 10000
W. w. Tschudy, Lot No. 9 $500
w. w. Tschudy, Lot No. 10 10000
John G. Bailey, Lot No. IL 1oO.5O
Henry Latham, Lot No. IL 10000
Wm. B. Collins, Lot No. 13 10000
Thomas James, Lot No. IA $3.50
". A. G. Hardcastle, Lot No. Is
10000 |
!. 5. Joslin, Lot No. 16 10000 |
!. w. Denney, Lot No. IT 12S.OO !
Henry Latham, Lot No. 18 10000 /
josephine Allen, Lot No. 10 114.00
henry Latham, Lot No. 20 10000
henry Latham, Lot No. 81 475.OO
ienry Latham, Lot No. % $500
H. Baggs, Lot No. % $500
osephine Allen, Lot No. "a 26.OO
H. Baggs, Lot No. 25 5000
osephine Allen, Lot No. 26 1880
[enry Latham, Lot No. 81 1900
osephine Allen, Lot No. % 71.OO
ohm H. Bailey, Lot No. 20 $3.50
ohm c. Boiley, Lot No. 80 51.O0
ohm e. Bailey, Lot No. 81 51.O0
ohm c. Bailey, Lot No. 80 51.OO
ohn G. Bailey, Lot No. 33 51.OO
OF of 1 Ia acres, Division F.,
had bea0 Draxyio,,cIxy cold -
Evening star., 1932-05-02
U. S. GROUP PLANS TRIP
Sightseeing Party Will Go to New
York Sunday.

A sightseeing excursion to New Yorl
City for May 8 viii be sponsored b.
Local No. 2 Of the National Federation
of Federal Employees.
It is planned for the party TO leave
. Union station ut 1901 Sunday morning
and to arrive in New York about {
O'Clock. Following breakfast, the grour
win be escorted through the show places
:nston 4, ton so shorty iN after 8 c'ciocS "a % Ss
afternoon.
! There viii be individual seak coaches
/, ET the trip, Which win be given at re-
RHuced cost.
Evening star., 1932-05-02
BENEFIT DANCE TONIGHT
Curley Club Card Party Also Will
Be Held.

A May card party and dance will be
held under the auspices Of the Curley
Club this evening in st. Paul's audi
torium Fifteenth and V streets, from
TO u o'clock Proceeds of the affair
Will be applied to the scholarship fund
of the club. William J. Boyd Is in
charge of arrangements.
Scotland has a safe-driving cam
Evening star., 1932-05-02
Sleeveless Suede
Jackets, $3.S5
Broadelosh
Shirts, $I.SS

--Mannish styles with
soft, becoming COLI
lars. Colors to match
breeches.
Kann's~Seeond Floor.
Evening star., 1932-05-02

Scotland has safe-driving cam
paign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28
Rev Francis P. Duffy

There will be universal regret in this nation at the death of the Reverend Francis P. Duffy, pastor of the Church of the Holy Cross in New York city. We doubt if any clergyman in this nation had attained the popular reputation and held the regard as did Father Duffy He was known fama- iarly as the chaplain of the Fighting 69th." He earned his spurs in the World War by q display of courage and gallantry that only could come of nobleman, one of Gods own chosen servants.
 He was decorated by both this govern ment and that of France for his bravery displayed in his devotion to the men under his charge. When the fight was at its worst Father Duffy was always close at hand. His was an inspiring presence and we don't doubt that many mortally wounded soldiers last moments on this earth were made all the sweeter by some consoling remark. He never hestated once when duty called him.. no matter the odds against him in the way of falling shells or bombs.
 Cardinal Hayes once referred to him as the ideal army chaplain and the ideal par ish priest That was just praise. Despite the esteem and popularity that he attained he remained always man of great humility and very human as he himself wrote in book of his experiences. Perhaps that ex- plains why he was so well liked. Let it be said of him that his death provoked more expressions of regret and demanded as many eulogies as that of the highest figures in the military The old fighting 69th' has lost friend and adviser. But his soul goes marching on. always guiding those old buddes along the paths of truth