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The Washington times., 1933-12-27
COPELAND ASKS
F|REAR|N SALE
Be CURBED

This Is the second of three ar.
ticles on the recommendations
Senator Royal S. Copeland, chair
man of the U. S. Senate Subcon,-
mittee on rdcketeering and crime,
1DiH make to Congress in the GoU-
ernment'S 1DGr on crime. The ar
ticle is By Thomas F. Cullen, 1Dho
as former head OF the Ne1D York
district of the Department OF Jus
tice cooper1ted Uith the commit
tee in its investigation.
BY THOMAS F. CULLEN
NEW YORK, Dec. 81 (IN.S0
Control of firearms. particularly
the machine gun, will be recon-
mended to Congress in January
by Senator Royal S. Copeland,
chairman of the Senate Subcom-
mittee on Racketeering and
Crime.
During the investigation which
he has been conducting since the
adjournment of the last Con-
gress, Copeland has given much
attention to the subject of fire
arms.
No Need For Them
Copeland can see no legitimate
need for sawed-off shot guns and
machine guns outside the military
and naval services. He has
learned that thousands of guns
are imported into the United
States every year and no record
whatever kept of their dispo-
Sdtion.
While some States like New
York have stringent laws on this
subject and render it impossible
for anyone to buy a gun without
first obtaining permit from the
State, others have no such laws.
In New York it is impossible to
go into store and buy a pistol
without this permit, but the same
store will legally honor mail
order from New Jersey, across the
Hudson, and will ship the gun
to the purchaser without ques-
tion.
Thus the real purpose Of the
State law can be defeated with
ease by the simple expedient of
ordering the arm from outside
New York.
Firm Has Own Law
A company which makes a type
of machine gun often used by
criminals voluntarily and on its
own initiative sometime ago made
it a rule not to sell an arm of
this kind except to a government,
State or municipal officer. The
sale is then made only with a
written agreement from the buyer
that the gun will not be resold
except with the express permission
Of the company.
The Federal control bill which
Copeland will sponsor will seek to
prevent the sale and distribution
of such weapons in interstate
commerce unless the Government
issues permit.
In addition, samples of bullets
must be fired from the gun and
turned over to Federal agency
in order that ballistics experts
may later identify the gun should
it become necessary.
The Washington times., 1933-12-27
Reckless Driving
Laid to MOtOrist

George E. johnson, 1900 block
Taylor st. N. W., was scheduled
to appear in Traffic Court today
on reckless driving charges grow
ing out of the alleged striking,
last night, Of Roscoe Kirk, 4S, 3at
Fifteenth and g Streets North
east.
Kirk, who lives in the 1000 block
Fourth st. N. E., was taken to
Casualty Hospital. He suffered a
fractured left knee, cuts and
bruises,
The Washington times., 1933-12-27
DR.. SANFORD TO TALK

DR.. George o. Sanford, chief en-
gineer of the Bureau of Reclama.
ton will speak tonight at the an
nual banquet of the C. M. O.,
Camp Roosevelt Honor Society, to
be held at $50 o'clock in the
Calvary Baptist Church, Eighth
and H Streets Northwest.
The Washington times., 1933-12-27
Van Duzer's office
Omen EUeru Ni0ht

William A. Van Duzer, director
Of vehicles and traffic, announced
today his office will remain open
until 8 o'clock each night this
week, except Saturday.
The office will remain open
only for the distribution of IL
cense tags, Mr.. Van Duzer said.
Several thousand motorists have
failed to get their 1884 plates,
the director added.
The Washington times., 1933-12-27

Hcradled on chromium tubing like
moderiStic chairs.
DeSoto's 1884 six-cylinder motor
with floating power engine mount.
ings and aluminium cylinder head
develops 100 horsepower. Many
other mechanical improvements
and innovations are found in the
motor and body construction.
The Washington times., 1933-12-27
800 Reduced from Our Own
$14.50 and $16.50 Stocks
200 Specially Purchased and
Made to Sell for Higher Prices

Men! Here is a remarkable
lineup of excellent fabrics,
cOlOrs and patterns. There
are hard-finish and fleecy
OvercOats in grays, including
plenty of Medium and Dark
OxfOrds, Blues in BOucles
and Fleeces, Large and
Small Checks; Tans and
Mixtures.
The Washington times., 1933-12-27

Half Belts and Full Belts;
loose, free-swinging Over
coats. Models for the Young
Man, for the Conservative
Man, for the man who pre-
fers a fast-moving Sport
Type. All sizes "a to 46.
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
WELFARE HOME
IN FULL SWING
Continued from Page one)

week. According to officials,
there are 80 elderly persons at the
New Castle County Hospital to be
provided for. They will remain
there for the present. This makes
a total of 338 old age welfare cas-
es which are to be placed under
the Old Age Welfare Commission.
In addition there are approx
mately 100 elderly persons ON the
list of applicants, for admittance
to the State Welfare Home, who
have not been in any institution.
The transfer of all persons to the
new home was completed last
week. The care of those at the
county hospital presents a prob
lem. They will remain for the
present under the care of DR.. NJ.
A. Tarumianz, superintendent of
the Delaware State Hospital at
Farnhurst, to the board of which
the county hospital building was
transferred. However, renovation
of the county hospital is planned
for the near future. The dedica-
tion of the new State Welfare
Home will be Wednesday next,
October IL, when the cornerstone
laying and other ceremonies will
be held.
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
WILLING WORKERS CLASS
Organized at Asbury ME. Church
Thursday Night and Going Strong

Thursday evening last, about
sixty ladies, members and friends
Of Asbury M. E. Church assembled
in the church parlors and organ
lied ladies Bible Glass taking
the name of Willing Workers. a
most delightful program was pre-
sented consisting of chorus sing
ing, selections by The Kitchen
Orchestra" under the direction of
Mrs. Marion Coverdale; vocal Sc
lections by Miss Lizzie Jones, with
guitar accompaniment; Miss Mary
Hynson, Marie Nowland with Bet
tie Jones accompanying Mrs. Reg
inald DeFord; reading by Miss Al
verna Jones, and Mrs. John L.
Johnson. Brief addresses were
made by Harvey G. Jones, general
superintendent Of the church
school; Edward T. Porter, presi-
dent Of the Baraca Glass and the
pastor. officers were elected as
follows: President, Mrs. G. Harvey
Wright; Vice-President, Mrs Grow
er King; Treasurer, Mrs. Joseph
Ennis. Committee chairmen were
elected: Program, Mrs. Franklin
Ennis; Social, Mrs. Clifford Jones;
Membership, Miss Helen Lewis;
Ways and Means, Mrs. George
Robinson; Visiting, Mrs. Bertha
Clifton. The class now has a
membership Of eighty-two.
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
AT WESLEYAN METHODIST
Rev. w. w. Henry, Minister, An
nounces Services for the Week

Special meetings. will be held at
the Wesleyan Methodist Church
beginning ON Sunday evening the
8th to 10th. The Rev. R. K.
Stephenson, D. D., of Smyrna, will
be the speaker at the Sunday
night service; the Rev. C. NJ. Gull
len, pastor of the M. P. Church,
Clayton, will preach on Tuesday
evening; the Rev. Frederick Marx
Barton, rector of st. Peters
Church, will preach on Wednesday
evening; the Rev. Wilson Moore of
Dover, will deliver the sermon on
Thursday evening. There will be
a delegation of friends to accom-
pany Mr.. Moore at this meeting.
There will be other speakers for
the week. On Sunday afternoon
the 18th, will be rally day services
for the Sunday School. There will
be a special program for this
meeting. Tuesday evening, the
18th, the Rev. John l.. Johnson
pastor of Asbury NJ E. Church,
will be the speaker Pastors of
the different charges in the COM
munity will preach each evening
during these meetings. Tonight
the Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society will hold its
monthly business meeting at the
home of Mrs. Olen Clampitt. Fri
day evening, prayer and medita-
tion meeting at 745. Sunday
morning prayer, 1890: Sunday
School. 2.3O. "A cordial welcome
is extended to everybody to at
tend these meetings.
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04

hymns. The pastors subject will
be "The Hands Task. All mem
bers and friends of the church are
invited to this hour of worship
and meditation All meetings viii
be held during the week as sched-
uled. At the conclusion of the
mid-week service the pastor wish
es to meet the president and sec
retary of each organization in the
church. Sunday evening, October
18th, will be observed as Adult
Night and one of the features of
that service will be several selec-
tfons by the Glee Club from the
Smyrna High School under the
direction of Miss Jean Easton.
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
ASBURY NJ. e. CHURCH NOTES
Rev. DIR. j. L. Johnson, Pastor,
Announces Services for the Week

Rev. DIR. j. l.. Johnson, Pastor,
Announces Services for the Week
The church school of Asbury M.
E. Church is having a large place
in the thinking Of the entire con-
stituency, new classes are being
formed, old ones filling up and as
a result the attendance record is
mounting with every session. A
large attendance is expected at 10
o'clock Sunday morning when the
call to worship is made. The
Baraca and Willing Worker, the
two largest adult classes in the
school will meet jointly in the
Auditorium for the devotional
service. At eleven o'clock the
morning worship will be conduct
ed and the guest speaker will be
the Rev. E. c. Hallman, d. D.,
Superintendent of the Middletown
District. This will be Mr.. Hall
mans first time to address As
oury's congregation as an official
Special music will be rendered by
the two choirs. The Senior choir
will appear in Caps and Gowns, an
innovation much appreciated by
the entire congregation. Both
choirs are now vested, which adds
much to the dignity and effective
ness of the services. At Gas, the
Epworth League devotional meet
ing will be held, Miss Ruth FAIRIES
will be in charge. assisted by sew
eral members. The lesson sub
lect will be lin Quest Of LifeTs
Meaning" At 7.30 the Evening
Worship will be held. The Choii
viii present a most attractive
musical program and lead the
congregation in several ole
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04

guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Brown at Church Hill, Md.
Miss T. Ann Scout of Baltimore
Nd, spent the weekend with her
father. Mr.. Clement V. Scout and
family.
Mrs. Carrie Severson and
daughter, Miss Tiny Severson, and
Miss Anne Stats spent Sunday
at Elkton, Md, visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward.
Mrs. William G.. Roe and son,
william G. Roe, Jr., spent Thurs
dav and Friday of last week with
Mr and Mrs. Robert Curry at
Philadelphia.
MIR. and Mrs. Hervey P. HaR
leave tomorrow for Stanhope,
N. J., for visit to Miss Nora
Wills.
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
CONTRACT 275

Performance of contract shall commence
within ten (10) days after execution of the
contract and be completed as specified
Attention is called to General Informa-
ton for Bidders in the proposal, specif-
cations, and contract agreement. Atten-
ton is also directed to the special provi-
sions covering sub-letting or assigning the
contract and to the use of domestic mater
ials, when financed wholly or in part from
National Industrial Recovery Funds, and
especially called to the fact that the funds
for N. r. H., N. R. M, and N. r. S.
projects We're obtained from the provisions
of the National Industrial Recovery Act Of
June 49, 1888, for the purpose of providing
employment and fastening industrial re-
covery.
The employment agencies Of the Nation
al Re-Employment Service for the above
contracts are-Kent County Re-Employ-
ment Office. Dover, for the first contract.
and Sussex County Re-Employment Office,
Georgetown. for the second.
The minimum wages paid will be thirty
five cents per hour for unskilled labor and
forty-five cents per hour for skilled labor
in New Castle County and thirty cents per
hour for unskilled labor and forty cents
per hour for skilled labor in Kent and Sus-
sex Counties.
Monthly payments will be made for 90
per cent of the construction completed
each month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied BY
surety hand certified check. or money to
the amount of at least ten (10) per centum
Of the tol al amount of the proposal
The envelope containing the proposal
must be marked Proposal for the Con-
struction Of State Highway Contract
No "
The contract will be awarded or rejected
within twenty COD days from the date Of
opening prorasals.
The right IS resers ed to reject any or all
bids
Complete sets Of plans and specifications
may be obtained after October 4th. 1888.
upon receipt of two dollars (s2.O0)for each
contract, which amount will not be re-
funded.
(4O) Dover, Delaware
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
At PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. James Reed Galley, Pastor,
Announces Services for Week


Mankind, before they are re-
deemed are like a ship in a stormy
sea. agitated with passions, toss
ed I'D and down with cares, and so
blown about with various tempta-
tions that they are never at rest,
During the quietness of prosperity
peace reigns in their lives, but the
storms and Affections will come,
the Affections of Sin and Satan,
and the world will raise a violent
storm which all the wit and
strength of man cannot escape or
quiet. Only the God who created
the sea can speak to it Peace, be
still" Only the God who created
the world can aid us in our trials
and hardships! We are in the
same situation the Apostles were
in when they were rowing in vain
against the storm and waves of
the sea; until Christ came walk
ing to them on the water and
commanded the waves to be quiet
and the sea to settle. Christ
comes to us on the crest of every
trial we have in our lives, and if
we but take him into our boat he
will speak to the troubled sea and
bring into our lives a blessed calm
10, may the Almighty Saviour
come thus to all Of you, that you
may sail on a quiet sea until you
arrive safely at your desired
haven of eternal happiness with
Christi Our Wednesday night
service Of Prayer, Praise and Med
itation has been exceedingly graf
flying. We are enjoying a most
fruitful study Of the Gospel Ac-
cording to John. All are invited
to Join US this week at 7.30 as we
begin our study with the second
chapter Of the book. The Mite
Society will meet at the home of
Mrs. Robinson on Thursday night
at 7.3O. There will be a short
meeting of all the classes Of the
Sabbath School on Friday night at
7.30 to complete our arrangements
for the Rally Day program. The
weekly Choir Rehearsal will be
held on Saturday night at 7.30.
The usual services will be held on
the Sabbath-10.00 a. m, Sabbath
School. Let US again issue an in
vitation to the adults Of the
Church and Community to join
the class which is being taught by
the pastor in the main auditorium
Of the church. HOO a. M, ser
mon by the Minister; 6.45 p. M
Christian Endeavor, leader, Mr.
Everhart. 7.30, instead Of the
regular preaching service this ev-
ening the Rally Day exercises Of
the Sunday School are being held
A program is being prepared
which will be Of great interest to
the pupils and their parents, and
it is hoped that this service will
give US a great impetus as we be
gin our fall season. We would
like to remind the members anc
friends of the church of the invi-
tation which was read to them by
Elder Lower on last Sabbath tC
attend the wedding Of the pastor
to Miss Clara D. Maser Of Phila-
delphia, on Saturday, october 14tt
1888, at p. m, in the First Ger,
man NJ. E. Church on Girard Av-
enue above Fifteenth Street, Phil
adelphia.
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
WANTED
Farmers to supply pro-
duce to the Welfare
Home. Please call at
the institution at earliest
convenience.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by the
State Highway Department. at it's Office,
Dover, Del, until 200 O'Clock P. M,
Eastern Standard Time, October IS, 1888,
and at that place and time publicly opened
for contracts involving the following ap-
proximate quantities, under the provisions
of the National Industrial Recovery Act:
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
SATURDAY., OCTOBER Z, 1888
At Two O'clock p. NJ.


The following Real Estate to-wit:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of
land and premises. situated on the South
side of Commerce Street in the Town of
Smyrna, Kent County and State of Del
aware. adjoining lands late of William
H. Sithens, deceased lands of the heirs
of Thomas J. Thompson. deceased. hav-
ing a front on Commerce Street afore-
said, of thirty feet, and extending back
therefrom, between parallel lines. a dis
tance of 130 feet, and containing thirty
nine hundred $4,000 square feet of land,
be the same more or less. Being the
same lands and premises which were
conveyed to the said Vernon A. West
fall and Mary J. WestfaIl. his wife. by
the deed of Leonard A. Collins. Sr., and
wife, bearing date June 23rd( A. d. 1927,
and recorded in the Office of the Record
er of Deeds, at Dover. in and for Kent
County, in Deed Record Book E. Volume
13, Page 462.
Together, with all and singular the
buildings 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.
The improvements thereon being two
and one-half story frame dwelling and
other buildings.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of Vernon A. Westfall and Mary
]. Westfall. his wife. and will be sold by
ROBERT A. SALISBURY. Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Dover. Del.
Issued September s. 1888.
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
Horses Die by "BIind Staggers"

A number of farmers of this vi
cinity especially in Severson's and
Thoroughfare Neck, are losing
their work horses from blind
staggers." Some have lost as
high as two and three. This loss
coupled with the recent storm
damages has worked a severe
hardship.
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
CONTRACT 227A

E. Loockerman st. Bridge, Dover
$500 Gu. Yds. Ditch & Bridge Excavation
20 Tons Stone Sub-Base
80 Gu. Yds. Class A Concrete Footings
300 Gu. Yds. Glass A Concrete Walls
500 So. Yds. Waterproofng
q 900 Lbs. Reinforcement
1900 Lin. Fit. Timber Piling
AM Ft. B. M. Sheet Piling
A Consols
Brick Work
Balusters, Railings & Curbs
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04

.oion Auxiliary
/ a ! % 5s' Friday I'd! ID: eve ming
h q d 5 o'clock
coruer Association st
P,n oapty will asd.n meet a O. Dc.
b.. y Dover LIS p M
L. Day program .. for palas 5as
L of the state Oh ~ ne ha-
/ p, . complete. on 1t will o.te- Pc
|pSS y > n. saturday oG5o- CO.
y + he Dewey Beaon a.Se pe-
. ! the head of Reno !; 10
q me- program will I'm. IN,
T. coon Hunt exhlOlSl%n %1S
r., ||In'aa.,5vmins [r Hunt CluD' at
| lal asld exhibition by yn'otol Sto1
AlsI% lsiiStiOn by Whining
md Pistol Club Gay
F.soSoting; also ., shotgun ssla
n for prizes will be heia, sSa
\, '+irg will also feature the
'-s .-si.s will be in charge
.,',.,.re sl. Fish and Game
! |slIsa,c ASSOCIATION. This Field
J s-s+ of its kind held in !
!. y, nromises to be one OF
~ 9.nni.tapding occasions in
nv Of Delaware y -
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
SHERIFF'S SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias to
me directed 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 State of Delaware
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
(SONAL AND
ITEMS
| who Come and Go,
II To Our Community
| Former Smyrnians
land CLUB PARTIES

IN Mrs.. william J. Mac
ttertained on Sunday at a
|Ginner in honor Of Mrs.
kay father, Mr.. John But
\ occasion being bis eight
Ibdav anniversary. The
ETere Mr.. and Mrs. John
\ Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. But
| New York City; Mr.. and
\ {. Buttery and daughter,
Pelham, N. r., Mr. and
Ii. Griffith Of Wilmington,
kster Billy MacLucas.
II. Luther Lapham enter
h dinner Friday evening at
bne, Chestnut Borders"
tlyrna, in honor Of Mrs. J.
b Of Milford, guest Of
6nt Governor and Mrs. r.
ley. The guests were Mr..
IS. Frank Rowan of Dover,
y Mrs. Robert Y. Wallen,
/. Blanche MeSsick, and
Iant Governor and Mrs. r.
Ey.
William H. S.ayton has re-
from New York City,where
FOmpanied her son Thomas
} who sailed from New
b Valparaiso. Mr.. Stayton
b one Of the boats belong
Ehe steamboat company for
Be works.
Bnd Mrs. William ]. Taylor
guests several days last
/ M. and Mrs. Appleton at
|City N J. On Wednesday
ere joined at Ocean CITY by
/ Mrs. Edwin c. Mckenzie
|crge Richards, Mrs. How
Jones, and DR.. and Mrs. r.
|sy.
william Hudson, who has
fployed at the State Wei
PM, Smyrna, has resigned
Enou and leaves Smyrna on
for Newark, N. ]. Mr..
has accepted a position
4 Undertaking establish
\ Newark.
dld Mrs. Cove Campbell
IIsl'lng congratulations on
|. '-..al Of a fine baby son at
y ! General Hospital at Do
sunday. y The baby has been
Caarlss Emerson Campbell
Carrie Howell of Camdsn
u, y IS the guest of Mrs.
NJ Farrell. .
'l..i, ~ Afs' John L. Truax Of
l I,paia, "a, spent the weekend
| and Mrs. Walter o. Hof.
- l.S.,AL. alts' John L. Graham
h ttss',,pAla' y spent the week.
y 'I'' and Mrs. Charles P
leSdo, Mt entertained
!. 10y Blidge Club at The
Ts,a r-4 i,ys Yesterday morning
/ ms..' .afee tables and a de.
! ra',a meeting was had, . us'
-
ss,lle s.un Rowland is SPENDING
4 'iss y with friends IN Phil. Phi !
\ fl,n T.I Of Philadelphia. Is n,
i Il M. r., Julia ?. Hyatt. Iyos I 'n'
VI a.rs. William Kamme,
\ n !. sons Messrs. liii'T, Willia I
Ill -. !, and Daniel Kammer ,,,r~ir
gusyts ~: q q Baltimore, Ma Ma
t On SI,rs i ~ and Mrs. G. ]
as ~ cOWrnan Of Easton
lal e cogt. guest Of Mr.. and Tr' M
uOOtee over ~. III
d. -Psy ! are visiting TIM -1lS. n,
ione : :, 2. Mathewssor NJ ]
ard s,. :, Audubon, n, S9op I q
csivins MS. Elwood Rartr.,
rivsI ! ss0ngratulati@onrss @rs'iet |,
y g,,l,l morning. 'ne baby so
"'an H Lursy ! /. =,
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMEN
(4O) Dover, Delaware

NOTICE of a Special Election for SMYR-
MA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT of
Kent County, Delaware, to elect School
Building Commission.
IAL SCHOOL DISTRICT of Kent County
Delaware
NOTICE is hereby given that a SPECIAL
SCHOOL ELECTION has been
called for SMYRNA SPECIAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT for Wednes-
day. the eleventh day of October,
A. d. 1888, at the High School
Building on Frazier Street in the
town of Smyrna, Kent County,
Delaware. for the purpose Of elect
ing by ballot four residents and
legal voters of said school district
to constitute the local membership
of the School Building Commits
sion.
The purpose and reason of said
School Building Commission being
to provide additional school build
ing improvements for the White
Schools in said Special District At
said election the polls Will be open
at one o'clock D. m. on said day
will remain open until eight o'clock
D. m. of said day, which said cleo
ton is called and will be held and
conducted under and in accordance
with the State School Laws and
the State School Building Act of
1888.
As il has been customary throughout the
state for the members of the local Board
of Education to serve upon such commits
sions, members of the Smyrna Board have
been placed in nomination and their
names will appear upon the ballots.
This project will be financed entirely
from State School Building Fund.
By Resolution of Board of Education OF
SMYRNA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Signed: C. w. w. Schantz.
Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1933-10-04

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FOR SALE
/ SPENCER HEATER

Good Used SPENCER HEATER
Will take care of 900 feet of hot
water radiation. Burns buckWheat
coal. Apply to
DR.. CAHALL S1PPLE,
Phone 268 Dover, Delaware
9-20 st