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The Washington times., 1932-04-30
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End Play Problems

To win all six tricks z must
lead his only heart. Of course
A WI discard his lowest club.
Discard the j of clubs from
Y's hand. What is B to dis
card? If he discards a spade,
Y can win three tricks in that
suit, and B will have to make
another discard upon the third
spade. z will discard a dia-
mond upon the second spade;
if upon the third spade B lets go
his re of diamonds, rs Ace
of clubs and his last diamond
come good. If B let's go a
club, the two clubs held by w
become good.
What A does is of no conse-
quenca, but BIS discard of a
spade will give w all six
tricks. If B discards his Ace of
diamonds upon the heart lead,
w can spread their cards for
two spade tricks, one heart
trick, the Ace of clubs, and two
diamora tricks. Evidently B
will make things very simple
for w by letting go his Ace
of diamonds on the heart lead.
The best discard for B is to
let go his lowest club on the
heart lead, hoping that w will
be unable to see how they can
win the balance of the tricks.
In case B discards his lowest
club on the heart lead, z must
lay down his Ace of clubs for
the second lead. US Q must be
dropped under the Ace; BIS K
will fall, and rs 8 will win the
third trick. What shall B now
discard? If he lets go his Ace
of diamonds z will win two
tricks in that suit, and Y's Ace
of Spades will win the sixth
trick. If B diScards his lowest
spade upon the second lead Of
clubs, all three of Us spades will
win tricks. It is not possible for
any defense to win a trick
against perfect play by w.
Problem IL
One of Professor Whitfeld's
best problems is given below.
Hearts are trumps. Y is to lead.
w are to win all eight tricks
against the best possible defense
of ABB. The solution will ap-
pear next week.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
STATE WELFARE HOME

Smyrna folks are taking
considerable interest in the
laying out Of walks and drives
and the preliminary activity
for the erection of the State
Welfare Home on the south
bank of Lake Como, Smyrna.
One can vizualize that it
promises to be a big institu-
tion some day. While the ap-
preparation for this home was
$500,000 Smyrna may see in
the future still further appro-
priations with a layout repre-
senting $1,000,OO0 or more
dollars. By that time the
grounds may take in all the
lots along the State Boulevard
and even extend in other di-
rections. It's a big compre-
hensive plan the State has un-
dertaken and it's going to
mean a great thing for Smyr-
ma and the State Of Delaware
to have an institution of this
kind. Work is to be started
soon and buildings will rise as
fast as the State Welfare
Commission can get plans un-
der way.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18

was held on Saturday, May 18th,
in Shortall's Electric Store. The
Junior girls had charge of the
salesmanship and they cleared
S35.41. This sum will aid in enter
tanning the graduating class
Who's Who in the School Faculty:
Miss Anna B. Beckett, who is well
known in Smyrna, has charge Of
the Junior English Department.
She was born in Smyrna, and at
tended both elementary and high
school here. For her college edu-
cation she attended Dickinson Col
lege in Carlisle, Pa, and the Uni
versity of Delaware. She has also
taken summer courses at Univers-
ity of Ohio, Columbia University,
Temple University and Delaware
College. During her college life,
Miss Beckett took part in many
activities. She was a member Of
the Literary Society; she was pres
ident of the college faction of the
Red Cross Organization; she be-
longs to the National Chi Omega
Sorority, Delta Chapter. Before
coming to Smyrna, Miss Beckett
taught in Pennington and Wyom-
ing Miss Beckett belongs to the
Asbury M. E. Church, and is in
terested in various Church activ-
tiles. She is also a member of the
Century Club, the Kings Daught-
ers, the Foreign Missionary So
ciety and the Red Cross. For hob
bies she has chosen her home and
reading, excellent ones. Her
residence is South Main Street,
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18

much interest, especially so
during the anniversary week.
What a tale could be told if
those walls could only speak
of the verbal battles, those
wars of windy words. Why,
persons who think that prom
inent politicians and notables
gush and gabble in this day
should remember that they
are silent as compared with
some of the famous old city
counciImen who talked and
tattled almost endlessly. If
persons think Wilmington has
not progressed, for one thing,
let them recall how the police
force changed with the
change Of mayors years ago.
The old city hall was erect
ed in 1898 and served the
people when Wilmington was
a borough and even before it
became a city. 1t is now pos
sessed by the Delaware His
torical Society, but not many
years ago it functioned as the
city headquarters and was
supplanted in that respect by
the present splendid building
at Tenth and King streets.
Let, therefore, the public in
terest be at fine pitch during
the week. Many another city
wishes it had the historical
background and the present
lay advantages that Whining
5on enjoys.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Continued from Page one)

ing of A. Lee Cummins removes
from Smyrna one of it's best known
citizens. Affable, courteous, a good
mixer and with a fund of stories
and local lore that was always en-
tertaining and instructive, he en-
joyed wide acquaintance and was
esteemed by his large circle of
friends. Mr.. Cummins was a son
of the late Daniel and Martha Ann
(Raymond) Cummins and was born
in this town on May 13, 1857. In
his early life was a devotee of
outdoor sports, had some of the
finest race horses ever in Smyrna
and was fond of life and gaiety.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
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Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
JUNE DAY" OLD DRAWERS
Annual Reunion Will Take Place
the First Sunday in June

The reunion services which are
held annually in Old Drawers
Church near Odessa, will take
place on the first Sunday in June.
The Society of Friends of Old
Drawers have secured the Rev.
DR.. Andrew w. Blackbird, profess
sor of homilectics, Princeton Uni
versity, Princeton, N. j., to preach
the morning sermon, and DR..
George H. Ryden, professor at the
University of Delaware will make
the afternoon address. The morn
ing service will be opened at 1890,
and the afternoon at two, both
standard time. There viii also be
extra music at both services.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Friday of Next Week Set Aside as
Visiting Day For Parents

The annual Parents Visiting Day
will take place on Friday, May 27.
All parents and friends of educa-
tion are especially invited to visit
the school on this occasion. The
schools will be in session in the af-
ternoon until 800 o'clock, at which
time classes will be dismissed in
order that the parents and pupils
may visit the various departments.
The work in art, penmanship, mu-
sic and the regular subjects will
be on display in the respective
rooms. In the secondary schools,
there will be a Fashion Show, as
well as a display of the sewing and
manual arts departments. Tea
will be served in the Home Eco
nomics Department.-After the de-
votional exercises on Tuesday, May
18th, the Senior Science Club pre-
sented a sketch based on scientific
principles. The sketch included
every member of the Club, and
demonstrated laboratory appar-
atus.-Banking results for Tues
day, May 10, are as follows: Num-
ber of pupils in attendance, 652;
number of deposits, 80; amount de-
posted, $31.61; total amount de-
posted to date this school year,
81, 2,O19.84.- The regular Faculty
meeting of the Secondary Schools
was held on Thursday, May 18th,
at which time Miss Beckett read a
most interesting paper on the topic
professional Ethics and Profess
sional Spirit. The regular Intra-
mural Sports scheduled for last
week was postponed on account of
the inclemency of the weather.
In order to insure more comfort
able heating accommodations in
the High School building, consider
able alterations have been made to
the heating plant by installing the
automatic coal stoker. A bake
given in benefit of the Junior Class
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
SMYRNA ROTARY CLUB NEWS
Program Marks the Fifth Ami
versary of the Local Organization

The Smyrna Rotary Club held a
Past Presidents night last Thurs
day evening at the Wayside Inn.
Hervey P. Hall, vice-president of
the club, presided, this honor being
conferred by the President Rynear
Slaughter, who took part in the
program. @. w. w. Schantz,
chairman of the program, who is
president-elect Of the club, present
ed the program. v. Lay Phillips,
first president, gave an inspiration
al talk on the celebration of the
5th anniversary Of the club which
is being arranged. w. E. Mat
thews spoke on the clubs record
Of having held SO consecutive 100
percent meetings an outstanding
record, having only once been sur
passed by a western club with 81
1000 per cent meetings. @. L.
Harmonson reviewed the clubs
activities, fellowship and social re-
lations. w. w. Hynson spoke on
happenings and referred to the
first meeting with the district Gov
ernor which resulted in the appli-
cation for a local charter, with this
year being the 5th year Of progress
as part of great International or
ganization. Rynear Slaughter,
President of the club, spoke on
Service as rendered by the club.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18

Harry jefferson, Native Smyrnian
Henry West jefferson, a native
Smyrnian, brother of w. Townsend
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18

He was for a time a manufacturer
of fertilizers in Smyrna and Clay
ton and was interested in the man
ufacture of peach baskets and car
riers in the days when this section
of Delaware was famous as a
peach belt. Later he held a posi-
tion in Strawbridge and Clothier's
store in Philadelphia. He was an
ardent Democrat all his life. Dur
ing the administration of President
woodrow Wilson he was appointed
postmaster of Smyrna to succeed
THOMAS Jefferson, republican, and
had the honor Of being the first
postmaster to occupy Smyrna S
new Federal Building, built on the
site of the old Smyrna House. He
served the two terms of the Will
son administration at the close of
which he retired from any active
business. Mr.. Cummins married in
early life Miss Elva Carrow of this
town, who survives him with two
sons: Rev. James Derickson Cum
minis, rector Of prominent Pro-
testant Episcopal Church at
Swampscott, a fashionable suburb
Of Boston, Mass, and by DR.. c.
Cummins, of Dover.
Funeral services were held Sunday
at 130 in st. Peters
Protestant Episcopal Church,
Smyrna, of which the deceased was
a communicate, and interment was
in the family lot in st. Peters
Cemetery. The Rev. Frederick
Marx Barton, rector Of the Church
was in charge of the services.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
PRAISES GOV. BUCK

It is not usual during the
approach of a campaign for a
leading political newspaper of
one political faith to praise an
official of another political
faith. Yet this has happen
ed. The Delaware State
News, Of Dover, in an able
article lauds Governor Buck.
1t declares among other
things that if ever a governor
of Delaware deserved the
praise Of the citizens, and es-
pecially the taxpayers Of the
State, Governor Buck is that
man. He faithfully served
the people with the utmost eff
ficiency, giving a splendid
economical administration and
lowering taxes instead of in
creasing them. The News re-
calls how the taxes have been
lowered, that is, for two years
the State income tax has been
slashed in half during the ad-
ministration of Governor
Buck.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
Tuesday, May "a, 1892
AT .00 p M

At 2 200 p. M.
The following described Real Estate to-wit /:
All that certain lot. piece or parcel of
land together with the frame cottage or
dwelling house thereon erected being in
Duck Greek Hundred. Kent County and
State of Delaware. at Woodland Beach and
lying on the west side of a street or road
laid out and shown on plot of Woodland
Beach recorded in the Recorders Office at
Dover, in and for Kent County in Deed
Record Book NJ, Volume 10, Page 1886. and
having a front on said street or road of
thirty (30) feet, and extending back with
that width one hundred and twenty (120D
feet, be the contents thereof whatsoever
they may. and being No. SO of Section B.,
Subdivision A, as shown on said plot.
The improvements thereon being frame
cottage or dwelling house.
Together with all and singular the build
ings and Improvements of every kind
whatsoever. ways. water. watercourses,
rights. liberties. privileges. improvements.
hereditaments and appurtenances. whatso-
ever. thereunto belonging or in any wise
appertaining.
Seized and attached and taken in execu-
tion the property of James r. Parrish.
and will be sold by
AUSTIN ID. SMITH, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office. Dover. Delaware.
May 2, 1882.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
WILMINGTON'S JUBILEE

Wilmington, Delaware's
only metropolis, is in the lime
light this week. The formal
opening, Sunday, of the week
of festivities celebrating the
Tooth anniversary of the city,
was auspicious. Wilmington
is in the limelight in these an
niversary actions. And for
tunate indeed is the city that
has so historic a background,
a career that really captures
the imagination. Down State,
including Smyrna, is proud Of
the history of Wilmington and
felicitates with its citizens in
marking its century of pro-
gress. So Wilmington is Civ
en- over this week to annivers-
airy festivities Of various
kinds and the beautiful decor
ations set forth the spirit of
the occasion. The auspicious
formal opening was on Sun
day and many pulpits rang
with the anniversary mes
sage. And as the church has
always played a potent part in
the life and progress Of VIII
mington, and as Wilmington
contains numerous beautiful
and historical edifices it was
quite appropriate that much
should be made of it.
There will be all sorts of
ceremonies during the week, a
reminder of one hundred
years ago when Wilmington
became an Incorporated city.
How proud it must have been
with a mayor and a City
Council empowered to regu-
late traffic. Happily indeed the
old city hall has been main
tanned, though it looked for q
time as if it might be destroy.
ed and replaced by a filling
station or a hot dog shop, fol
historic considerations would
have not the slightest influ.
ence upon some persons il
they thought such considera.
tions stood in their way oi
making a half dollar.
Naturally the old city hal
in Wilmington on Market
street below Sixth is still o1
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
Death of Frank A. Sylvester

Frank A. Sylvester, well known
resident of this town, died at his
home on Delaware Street on Mon
day morning from heart trouble.
He had not been well for the past
four or five weeks but only the
last ten days had he been confined
to his home. He was the son of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Syl-
vester and was IA years of age.
Mr.. Sylvester had been black
smith practically all his life and
moved to Smyrna with his family
about seventeen years ago from
Kennedyville, Md. A man of fine
christian character, devoted to his
family and home, he will be great
ly missed His death removes one
held in high esteem by all who
knew him. He was a member of
Asbury NJ. E. Church and was a
member of the Jr. o. U. A. M, of
Md. Besides his wife,
Mrs. Mary E. (Burris) Sylvester,
he leaves three children, Mrs. Clara
Grace Melvin, Miss Annie Sylves-
ter of this town, and Mr.. Frank
Sylvester of Blackbird. Funeral
services will be held at his late
residence tomorrow, Thursday
at 10 o'clock and inter-
ment will be made at Kennedyville.
Md. Rev. Essell P. Thomas will
oficiate.
Harry Jefferson, Native Smyrnian
Henry West Jefferson, native
brother of w. Townsend
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18

Jefferson, died on Saturday at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary
Jefferson Royal, at Harrisburg,
Pa, from general debility and COM
plications. He was II years of
age. Mr.. Jefferson was the eldest
son of the late James Henry JEFF
ferson and Rachel (West) Jeffer-
son, of this town In early life he
was in business with his father in
this town and later went to Mem
phis, Tenn, where he was engaged
in the commission business. He
was a member of the Presbyterian
Church. He leaves to mourn his
death his wife, Mrs. Name Heitshu
Jefferson, one daughter, Mrs. Mary
Jefferson Royal, both of Harris
burg, Pa, and one brother, W.
Townsend Jefferson of this town.
Funeral services were held yester-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
FAIRIES Funeral Chapel. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. M. Price sang, Nearer My
God to Thee" and above The
Bright Blue" Interment was made
at the Presbyterian Cemetery. Rev.
w. ]. Bone officiated
Mrs. Mary Cannon Kesler, Chicago
Mrs. w. j. Benson, Dover, re-
ceived a telegram Thursday from
Arthur E. Kesler, of Chicago, Ill,
telling of the death of his wife, who
was Miss May Cannon, daughter Of
the late Henry w. Cannon, who
was editor and publisher of The
State Sentinel for number Of
years before he moved to Chicago.
Mrs. Kesler was a niece of Mrs.
w. j. Benson, of Dover, also of
Miss Annie j. Cannon, noted as
tronomer. Mrs. Kesler is survived
by her husband and one daughter
Funeral services were conducted in
Cunningham Chapel, Chicago, with
interment in Englewood cemtery,
Chicago.
S. F. ShaIIcross, MiddletOwn, Dead
Sereck F. Shallcross, a former
resident of the Middletown section
died in ST. Francis Hospital, Will
mington, Wednesday morning, fol-
lowing an operation performed
week ago. Mr.. Shallcross was 73.
He was the son of Sereck and Ann
Shallcross, and was born on the
Shallcross homestead near Middle
town. He leaves two sons, Elias
NJ. Shallcross, of Middletown, and
Ralph Shallcross, of Philadelphia.
Funeral services were held at Mid
dIetown Friday afternoon and in
terment was made in st. Anne's
Cemetery.
Mrs. Susan Carey, Near Leipsie
Mrs. Susan Carey, aged SO years,
widow of John P. Carey, died at
the home of her daughter and SON
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Ennis,
near Leipsic late Wednesday night.
Mrs. Carey had been in good health
until two weeks ago when she be-
came paralyzed. Funeral services
were held at the home, Sunday af-
ternoon, at 1, standard time. In
terment was in Lakeside Cemetery,
Dover.
Smyrna times., 1932-05-18
SHERIFF'S SALE
OF VALUABLE
r e AL e S T. A T e

By virtue of an Order of Sale to me
directed by the Superior Court of the State
of Delaware in and for Kent County. will
be exposed to sale by way of public vendue
at the Front Door of the Colonial Hotel
in the Town of Smyrna, Kent County and
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-11-25
TODAY'S WEATHER
WEATHER CONDITIONS

A moderate disturbance is cen
trail this morning on the east Gulf
coast, and rains have resulted
from northern Florida TO eastern
Texas and northward to the lower
Ohio Valley. Pressure is also
moderately low over the upper
Lake region; while high pressure
covers most of the remainder of
the country. Temperatures are
above the seasonal average over
southern sections. except in ex-s
IRENE southwestern Florida, and
from the upper Lake region west
ward to the Pacific coast, and are
below this morning from Texas
northward over the middle Missis-
sippi Valley. with readings as
much as 20 degrees below normal
in southern Texas, and below
freezing in the central portion of
the state.
&. S. KENNEDY.
Official in charge
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-11-25
WEATHER FORECAST

Key West and Vicinity: Cloudy
with occasional rain tonight ;
Saturday partly cloudy and cooler;
moderate to fresh southeast and
south winds shifting to westerly
tonight.
Florida: Occasional rain tonight
followed by fair Saturday; colder
Saturday and in north portion to-
night; light to heavy frost prob
ably in north portion Saturday
might.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
Moderate to fresh southeast and
south winds shifting to westerly
tonight, and overcast weather with
occasional rain tonight; Saturday
fair
East Gulf: Fresh winds mostly
west and northwest.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-11-25
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print It
without fear and without favor; never be-
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the Or
gan or the mouthpiece Of any person. clique.
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption Or
injrstice; denounce Wee and praise virtue;
commend good done by individual or organ
Ization; tolerant Of others rights views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-11-25
wAsHINGToN's BAPTISM

Among the many stories of George
year of his 200th anniversary is that of his
baptism by immersion during the Revolu-
4ionary War, although he had been spriiik-
led in the Episcopalian manner as an in
FAINT
Impressed by wave of evangelism
promoted by Methodists and Baptists about
that time, General Washington approached
Rev. John Gano, chaplain of the Continen-
tai Army, so he-story goes, and said:
II have been investigating the scrip
lures and believe immersion to be the bap-
tism taught in the word of God. and / de-
mand it at your hands. ! do not wish any
parade made or the army called cut, but
simply a quiet demonstration of the ordi-
nance"
Accordingly, it is said, Rev. Gano i'm
mersed Washington in the waters or the
Potomac in the presence of AZ witnesses A
painting depicting the event was made in
1909, and it now hangs in the John Gano
Memorial chapel of William Jewell Col
lege, Baptist institution, at Liberty. Mo.
While the incident of his baptism by
immersion seems to give Baptists certain
claim to Washington as one of their num-
Der. il Is said that he never gave personal
testimony" necessary to membership in that
church. He is described as man of
moderation in religion, who attended divine
services regularly. but seldom knelt in
prayer or partook of conn union. In other
words. Washington's Christianity was prac-
teal rather than pietistic.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-11-25

In Rumania there is under discussion
what appears to be a wise law if enacted,
1t prevents land lords from collecting
rents if they are in arrears with their taxes.
If the tenant knew his landlord was not in
good standing ON the public books, tax
dodger in other words, he would have the
privilege of paying his rent to the tax col
lector instead.
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Today's Anniversaries
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1758-John Armstrong, Revolu-
tionary soldier, author of the
celebrated "Newburgh Letters" U.
s. Senator from New York, AM
bassador, Secretary of War, born
at Carlisle, Pa. Died at Red
Hook, N. Y, April, II 1913.
1758-Noah Worcester. New
England Congregational clergy
man, founder of one of the first
societies for peace, author, born
in Hollis. N. H, Died Oct. 81,
1887.
1778-Joseph Lancaster, Eng
lish-American promoter of popn-
lar education, whose system of
monitors was widely adopted, born
in England. Died in New York,
Oct. "a, 1888.
1809-AdQlph E. Borie, noted
Philadelphia merchant and finan-
cier of his day, born in Philadel-
phia. Died there, Feb. 5, 1880.
1816-Lewis M. Rutherford, one