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Smyrna times., 1933-05-10
RELIEF WORK
IN THE STATE
Because of Criticism Requests
Made That Farmers Desir-
ing Help Make Application
GROUP OPPOSES BILL

Because of the heavy expendi-
lures for work and relief during
the first seven months, since the
State Temporary Emergency Re
lief Commission has been function
ing, the commission at it's meeting
in Wilmington last Friday, May 5,
directed all of the heads of units
and county directors to eliminate
anything that was not needed for
providing help for the unemployed,
in order that there might be funds
enough to carry on until November
/. Complaints coming to the COM
mission from every county, con-
corning those now receiving relief,
and who have, according to this
evidence, refused to accept work
when it was offered them, spurred
the commission to renewed activity
and to have the relief workers ex-
ercise more rigid investigation of
these instances. Walter Dent
Smith, Director for Wilmington:
Mrs. w. R. Gawthrop for rural
New Castle County; Mrs. James H.
Hughes for Kent County, and Ian
dreth L. Layton for Sussex County,
were asked to have reports from
their units ready for next weeks
meeting, so that wherever it is pos
sible unworthy cases may be elm
inted. Persons learning of cases
where relief orders have been furn-
ished unemployed who have refus-
ed to accept work, are requested to
report the names and addresses in
writing to the Directors in each
County SO that the cases may be
investigated. Because of the crit
icism from any sources, embracing
every county in Delaware, that GER
tain beneficiaries of the State Tenn
porary Emergency Relief Com
missionfi who have been receiving
relief orders from the commission
have, when offered work, refused
to accept it, Mrs.James Fl. Hughes,
director of relief work for the State
of Delaware, in Kent county, re-
quests that any farmer desiring to
obtain help, shall make application
directly to State Relief head
quarters in Dover. This applies to
any Kent county citizen who may
have work that can be done by the
unemployed in Kent county. Mrs.
Hughes, will assist in every way
those needing farm laborers to OBJ
tain this help, and in applying at
Dover relief headquarters, they will
be aiding themselves to get help
CONTINUED on Page Three)
Smyrna times., 1933-05-10
Greatest Future

The nation that has the schools
has the future. bismarck.
Smyrna times., 1933-05-10
SONS OF DELAWARE TO MEET
Annual Meeting at U. of d., New.
ark, to be Held May Is

The Philadelphia Sons of Della
ware will hold their annual meet
ing at the University of Delaware,
Newark, May 13, the date of the
annual May festival at the Wom-
ems College. The members of the
society will witness a baseball
game between the University of
Delaware and Temple University,
of Philadelphia, on Frazer Field.
The society's annual banquet will
start at $50 p. m, Daylight Saving
Time, in the Commons of Old Col
lege. Last year the society met in
Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1933-05-10
Negress Dies at I26

Lynchburg, Va.-Aunt Lucy Rose,
believed to have been the oldest cit
izen Of Virginia, died recently In her
shack in Amherst county. The ven-
cradle negro woman. who has two
living sons, aged ninety-fve and
ninety, respectively, was approx
mately one hundred and twenty-six
years old at the time of her death.
Smyrna times., 1933-05-10

NTALTER WHITE, welI-known
w Hollywood director and stage
star, who is playing the leading
role of Edmond Dantes in the radio
debut Of Dumas immortal master
piece 1.-THE Count OF Monte Cristo"l
over Station WoR. Five episodes
are given each week; from Monday
to Friday inclusive at 1880 PM
{D.S.T.). The role Of Edmond
Dantes was first made. famous on
the stage by James o'Ncii, father
Of the playwright. Eugene, at Booth
Theatre, New York, in 1883.
Smyrna times., 1933-05-10
A Good Hobby

A man who has books for his first
and last love has one distinct ad-
vantage over the riders of all other
hobbies.
Smyrna times., 1933-05-10
Bathrooms Away Back When

The Babylonlans Of 1000 years
ago are said TO have lived In stone
houses equipped with bathrooms.
Smyrna times., 1933-05-10
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF 50 YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths,
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF MAY 9TH, 1888

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30
SELBYVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Wilgus and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Law returned
home on Friday night. having spent
the past few days on very pleas
ant sight seeing trip. Leaving town
on Sunday afternoon, going by the
way of Matapeake. through Anna
polls and Washington, went to AL
exandria, Va, where they spent the
night and attended church in the
evening. On Monday morning they
visited the National Cemetery at
Fredericksburg, arriving in Rich
mond at $3.50 where Mr.. Law went
as a representative to a two days
session of the National Council, Jr.,
o. U. A. NJ, held in the Roof Garden
of the John Marshall Hotel. In the
evening they went to the Mosque or
Shrine Temple where an entertain
ment was given by the Boys Band
of the Jr., o. U. A. M. Orphans
Home in Tiffin, Ohio, and the Girls
Glee Club from the Home in Lexing-
ton, N. C. On Tuesday morning the
two groups entertained in the Roof
Garden, after which they were re-
ceived by Governor Pollard of the
State of Virginia, the Mayor of the
city and the Secretary of the Cham
ber of Commerce, followed by a re-
sponse from Mr.. Eskridge. of Miss
issippi, after which the Council
went into executive session.
A sight seeing trip sponsored by
the Councils of Virginia was given
in honor of the lady visitors and
among the many historical places |
they visited was the Old st. Johns |
Church and had the pleasure of oc
cupying for a while, pew AZ, once
occupied by Patrick Henry, and
where he stood when he said, "Give
ne Liberty or Give Me Death" OF
he originals there still remains 40
lews, 2 windows, baptismal fount.
sounding board and pulpit. They
llso went to the State Capital and
n the rotunda where stands a life
ize statute of Washington, he hav-
ng been permitted to see his statute
the only one of its kind put up be-
ore he was called to his eternal
eward. Other places of interest
hey saw was the exact spot where
first met Capt. John
smith. Before leaving Richmond
hey spent a short while as the
uests of Mrs. Grubbs and daughter,
mother and sister of Mrs. Joshua
hudson, Jr., of this town. After the
asst session of the Council on We'd
esday afternoon, they spent the
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
L. T. Gibson, Pastor.

Sunday, July 2, 1888.
10 a. m.-Bible school, H. H.
Lynch, supt.
II a. m.-lMorning worship. Chill
dren's Message, "The Story of Jul
ius." Sermon: Repentance"
1880 p. m.-Evening worship.
,Children's Message, "The Puff Ad-
der. Sermon: Mountain Peaks of
Life"
Last Lords Day at the Bible
school and morning worship five
car loads of guests studied and wor-
shipped with us. These visitors
were from Media. Pa, Where our
pastor worked while he was in the
Seminary.
7:SO p. "Wednesday evening:
Prayer service. The attendance
last week was 81. The pastor was
much pleased with the response.
especially with the testimonies. The
study of the book of Acts will be
continued.
Everyone who does not attend any
church is invited to come and wor-
SHIPPED with us.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30

just now that are a joy to behold.
Mrs. Hermon Vinyard and Mrs. Sal
lie Hudson have added rock gardens
to their yards that are decided i'm
pTovement.
DR.. J. B. Grier's yard is always
beautiful. There are many other
small flower yards in town that are
source of joy to their owners and
enjoyment to the passersby.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. B. Derrickson spent
last week at the Worlds Fair, Chi
cago.
Miss Mary B. Derrickson is attend
ing the summer school at Woods
Hole.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert James Dodd
and children, Sylvia and Watson Her
bert, of Washington, are spending
two weeks with ex-senator and Mrs.
!. W. Belts. Mr.. Dodd is doing re-
search work with the u S. Bureau
Plant Industry, of Washington.
l. Watson Belts, Jr., and Mrs
Marie Stutz, of ATdmore, Pa, were
weekend guests Of ex-senator and
Mrs. Belts.
Mrs. Harry Fisher is quite sick in
the Emergency Hospital
Mrs. Mary Bethards and Nathan
Spurry spent the weekend in Phil
adelphia
Ira Garbutt has returned from
the Dover Hospital and is conva
lescing from his recent operation.
Mrs. Arthur Melvin and Mrs. Ia
bitha Bostic. were Wilmington Wis
itors on Wednesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Miller are
visiting the Worlds Fair. On their
return Mr. Miller will attend the
summer school at the New York Uni
versity.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stevens and
grandson, John F. Woodall, have
gone to Pennsville, N. j., for the
summer.
Hatch Woodall and Jake Miller
of Chester, Pa, were guests of 0s-
car p. Harrington on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30
TmIID DRIVERS DANGEROUS

The depression is blamed for so
many things that it is not surprising
to learn it has a definite demoraling
effect on highway safety. Accord
ing to the Delaware Safety Council,
here is one good reason. Approx
mately 500 of the cars now on the
road are three years old or more
and nearly 259o are at least six years
old. This is a decided contrast to
the situation three years ago when
only 400 of the autos in use were
over three years old and only 2O96'
over six years old. Now, an automo-
bile, no matter how carefully 1t is
kept up, is bound to suffer somewhat
mechanically with age. Moreover, it
is not fully equipped with all safety
devices which are more recently be-
come stock equipment. There is no
way of telling how many accidents
are caused by old cars but vehicu-
lar defects have long been recogniz-
ed as an important accident factor
even in normal times. AS cars be-
come older and vehicular defects be-
come marked. the hazard of the me-
unsafe car becomes in
creasingly important on the high
ways.
The timid driver is just as great a
menace as the know-it-all driver, ac-
cording to the Councils statistics. |
1t is a well known fact that certain |
drivers will have frequent smash |
ups while others will go for long pc
RODS of time without even scratch
ing a fender. Psychiatrists declare
hat well designed traits of character
have a distinct bearing on a mans
ability to drive safely. Generally
he trouble with the timid driver is
hat he never knows what to do in
IN emergency. He. eases up to an
and does not know
whether to go through or stop. BY
he time his mind is made up to go
through, his opportunity is gone By
hat time drivers behind him are
lowing their horns and his confu-
ion increases.
A full and complete knowledge of
he Delaware Motor Vehicle Ordi-
ances and Rules of the Road, which
trangely enough all motorists have,
hight help these drivers to develop I
badly needed sense of confidence. I
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30

night in Louisa and on Thursday
morning went to the University oi
Virginia in Charlottesville where
John Robert Law, nephew of Mr..
and Mrs. Law is attending Summer
School. Going by the way of Staun
ton, they next went through the
Shenandoah Valley and did not miss
seeing one of Americas greatest
natural wonders, the Endless Cav
eTns, of New Market, Va, noted for
their wonderful formations and
cOloring. These caves of which the
end has never been found, were dis
covered one Sunday morning in Oc-
tober, 1879, when two boys with
dog were chasing a rabbit and fol-
lowed it into a hole behind a rock
and there espied the opening. One
of those boys now a few years old
er, is still living one mile from the
Caverns. The owner never made
any attempt to develop, but sold to
others and wonderful explorations
and developments have since been
made. Leaving the Caverns, they
next crossed the Blue Ridge Noun
tains, going back to Alexandria,
where they again spent the night and
to the Washington Memorial on
Thursday morning, after which they
went to Washington's home at Mt.
Vernon, then going back to Wash
ington, D. c., for the second time
and secured a permit from Senator
John G. Townsend to visit the White
House and Bureau of Printing and
They next went to Ar
lington Cemetery to the graves of
the Unknown Soldier and Clay Drex
ler, son of ex-senator and Mrs. L. A.
Drexler, of Bethany Beach and |
Camden, Del. After visiting many
other points of interest they start
ed for home, calling on the Rev. and
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30

Miriam Dukes and Betty Jane. are
summering at the same cottage
where they have been for the past
three summers on Second street
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Conn Scott and
daughter, Jane, will occupy the
Short Cottage on the opposite side
of the same street.
Mrs. Ida Townsend who has been
suffering from the effects of a fall
last week was able to visit relatives
in Maryland on Sunday.
William A. Watson, 3rd, and Miss
Ruth Watson, accompanied by their
aunt. Mrs. David Staats, of Black
bird, made a business trip here ON
Saturday and spent the night and
Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. V. M
Murray.
Mrs. w. H. Kenney has announ-
ced the marriage of her daughter
Mrs. Florence X. Evans to Henry J.
Roland, of Lewes. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. W. V. Moore
on Saturday evening, June Gath, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Ringler, of Bishopville, Md, in the
presence of only a few friends and
relatives. Immediately after the
ceremony they left for Whispering
Pines, Va. The bride, who is the
widow of the late DR.. Horace E.
Evans, and the mother of Mrs. Abe
Daisey, of this town, and also the
daughter of the late Rev. w. H. Ken
ney, has for the past three years
been a member of the Lewes High
School faculty and has also taught
in the Public Schools of the State
for a period of ten years. In 1929
she was employed as hostess at
Beacon College in Wilmington. On
their return from Virginia, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rowland expect to make their
nome in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30

Mrs. Howard Davis in Perryville
Md, arriving home about $50 OF
Friday evening, expressing them,
selves as having had a wonderful
trip.
Mrs. Roxie G. Dukes is spending
few days with her son, Alfred C.
Dukes in New York.
Miss ONEIDA Taylor left on Satur-
day for a three weeks visit with her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin Long in Washington, d. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minton Harvey and
two children were guests of Mrs. w.
r. McCabe and Miss Maud, over the
weekend.
Mrs. Nettie West spent Sunday
with his friend, Mrs. Raymond Ring
ler and family at Bayard.
Among those who are confined to
their homes with the measles are,
Shirley Magee, Frank Marshall Hol-
loway and Mary McCabe.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Buell., jeanette
and Carolyn are spending some time
in North Carolina.
George Hudson and son, Bill, of
Philadelphia, called on friends in
town on Saturday, on their way to
visit his mother at ROxana.
Mrs. Helen Wanser and mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth McCabe Hastings,
spent Friday night with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Bunting in Salisbury,
Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Magee, Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer West and son, Geo
rye Elmer, were dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hudson in
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. West and son have
now moved to their cottage and
store at Bethany Beach for the sum
ner.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Lynch, Mrs.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30

Sunday Services, July 2
Glendale: 10 a. m. Church school.
II a. m. Preaching by the pastor.
p. m. Epworth League. Mrs. Nettie
Warren, leader. 1880 p. m. Preach
ing by the pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
'"The Friendly Church"
WILLIAM S. IRWIN, D. D.. Minister.

2,
1000 m.-Sunday school. Glasses for all
HOO mMorning worship Delightful Sinners
6:S0 p m.--Chrstian Endeavor.;
1880 p m.-Evening
1880 p m.-Thursday- -Ndweek prayer service
disagreable horrible
thing and a disagreeable a misnomer. :
possess charming person
aty without
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30

Mrs. Sallie George. wife of John c
George, passed away on Tuesday
June 13. 1888, after an illness OF
about three weeks. Mrs. George was
highly respected in the community
She was a member of Trinity NJ. E
Church and was affiliated with all
the different departments of the
church. She was a consistent Chris
tian and attended the service regu-
larly since early life. She was of a
generous disposition and shared lib
orally with those in need. Mrs
George Will be remembered for her
many virtues and kindness and her
sincere devotion to her home and
family. Funeral service were held on
Friday at the home. conducted by
Rev ". c. Benson, with singing by
the choir. There was a large con-
course of friends in attendance. A
profusioD of lovely flowers filled the
room, beautiful tokens of sympathy.
the deceased is survived by her hus-
band, a daughter. Mrs. A. D. Lank
and two granddaughters, Misses
Margaret V. and Dorothy Robbins
Interment was made in Odd Fellows
Cemetery. Milford.
Major Linwood Jacobs. of Aber-
deem. was the guest of Mrs. Mary A.
Boone last week
Mrs. John W. Townsend. who has
been staying at Ocean City, N. j., for
several months, has returned home.
Harvey Jester is repainting the
property in which he resides on
David street, improving its appear
ance very much.
Harry Werley has accepted a po-
sition for the summer with Melvin
& Son.
Arthur Melvin. Jr., has gone tc
Rehoboth to work in the American
store for the season.
Mrs. Mary A. Boone. Mrs. Edith
Melvin, and Miss Mary Melvin have
been visiting friends in Federals-
burg
Albert J. Boone. of Wilmington
spent last weekend with his moth
er. Mrs. A. W. Boone.
The summer blooms are replacing
those Of early spring and gardens
are looking fine
Mrs. w. w. Wilson has had her
lawn re-seeded and it is quite lovely.
Mrs. John c. Darby's flower gar
den is a riot Of gorgeous color. She
has profusion Of plants in bloom
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30

You can't please everybody. II a
giEl has what we, in our ignorance,
consider a good figure, the other wo-
men say she Is bunehy.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30
FIRST METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH
"The House of the Teaching Of the Book" -
LOUIS RANDALL, D. De- Pastor.

LOUIS RANDALL, D. Pastor.
tt- SUNDAY JULY q
900 a. m 10
deparmnts) Interesting
fellowship.
II 100 m-Divine worship topic, "True Patriotism"
p. m.-Evening worship
peoples evening worship during July
a.
Pastor inviting and old to take excursion with him
evening for few MOah Sinai Nebo Carmel zion
vary is
coming Sunday evening
friends worship ss
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Branch Of The First Church of
Christ, Scientist, Boston, Mass.
Services every Sunday at II a. m.
Wednesday evening meeting, first
Wednesday in each month at D. m.,
In Grange Hall, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30
<,+CHURCH+
l.SGRYICGS
PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH
Rev. c. W. ScheIhOuSe, Pastor

Sunday. July 2, 1888.
9:45 a. m.-Sunday school.
IL a. m.-Preaching.
7p. m.--Song and praise service.
8 p. m.-Sermon.
1880 p. m.-Wednesday = Prayer
meeting. a. @s
A warm welcome is extended to
everyone. r.t-
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30

ST. JOHNS r. C. CHURCH
Rev. Alfred A. Jones
Sunday Masses:
1880 and $3.50 a. m.
First Friday of each month: Mass
at 6 a. m. -
Milford chronicle., 1933-06-30
AVENUE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
"The House of Happiness"
Frank Herson, D. D., Minister.
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1888.


D. d., Minister.
SUNDAY JULY 2,
adult All departments.
worship Supper
be administered.
1880 worship
The will administered unable
to attend the
Daily third
Other services always welcome
Evening star., 1933-03-20
GEN. BURGESS BODY
EN- ROUTE TO CAPITAL
Former Governor of Panama Canal
Zone Helped Build
Muscle Shoals.

The body Of Brig. Gen. Harry Burgess,
former Governor Of the Panama Canal
Zone. who died Saturday at Hot
Springs, Ark, after an illness which
forced his retirement several months
ago, was en- route to Washington today
for burial in Arlington National Gene
terry.
Full military honors will be accorded
Gen. Burgess tomorrow, with services
in the Fort Myer Chapel at 2 pm.
Chaplain Ralph G. Deibert Of Fort
Myer, will ofnciate.
Gen. Burgess, who was 81, became
Governor of the Canal Zone In 1928
and his resignation was announced by
former President Hoover last Fall. The
general had been in i'll health for some
time and while on extended leave from
the Canal Zone, he went to Hot Springs
to recuperate. He was succeeded as
governor OF the zone by Brig. Gen.
Julian L. Schley.
Gen. Burgess played an important
part in the building Of the huge Gov
ernment power plant at Muscle Shoals.
having been in charge Of designs and
surveys.
His military career included service
in France as commander of the 18th
and 30th Engineer Divisions. After the
war he filled the important post of
maintenance engineer at the Panama
Canal before being appointed governor.
Born at Starkville, Miss, he was
graduated from West Point In 1895 and
commissioned In the Engineer Corps.
He went back to West Point in 1898
for q two-year detail as an engineering
instructor.
Mrs Mary L. Burgess, his widow who
was with him at the time of his death,
is accompanying the body to Washing
ton. They had no children. but two
of his sisters. the Misses Fannie and
Willie Burgess survive in Dallas. Tex.
Evening star., 1933-03-20
Dfatha.

bESSELKvRE, SIDNEY NGRAHAM. On
Sunday. March 10. 1888, at his residence,
Nv 15 RSeh G5ssk ShsEsh I'd Nv SIP p
years. beloved husband of Nellie Z. Bes-
and Mrs: H. L. Hamilton. Notice Of fu-
BOYD. CHRISTINA. On Saturday, March
daughter Of Carrie Boyd. She leaves many many
other relatives and friends to mourn her
departure. Remains resting at the John
sM Ndes 81 Shapsi later and
a. 1s On ssapEx Ms5:s s5se
Winstonl, beloved wife Of Michel J: Brad:
isy !,s,. Of {, 2sss 2nd anas 81 ps, and beloved
Raymond Zimmerman and John and
Patrick Winston. Funeral will be held
from the above residence on Wednes-
mass as at g. NJ Martins Il Sc Church @ a. saalsm am
ys, ana f4enas MouGs Gss Cemetery Rea
BRINKMAN, ,SIGsA MARIAN MA l.: Suddenly, on
Palmer and Laura Brinfmap. services aes
at Lees funeral home. 4th st. and Mass
ave ne s.,s.1v.I on Tuesday. March q; at 9
attend. Interment at Fort Lincoln Gene
terry.
BRITTON, PRISCILLA. Departed this life
Sunday. March 10. 1898, at 2 pm. after
brief illness PRISCILLA BRITToN Of
Frazier's funeral home. $50 r. l. ave. Nv.
Notice Of funeral later. 81
BRAUN!NGER. LOTTIE B. On Sunday,
MsTsh !a ass Il easads S.,aysd pss1
residence Of her son. 300 nth St I1a ne.. 'ae on
and rsnds afe invited slUss
pect Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1933-03-20
Wartime COMMANDER
OF 77th BRIGADE DIES
Gen. Lucius II. Durfee, Retired
Army ohicer, Served in Spanish
and World Wars.

Brig. Gen. Lucius H. Durfee, q. g. A..
retired, wartime commander Of the
77th Brigade Of the seth Division, died
at his home in Riverside, Calf, yes
terday. according to word received at
the War Department. He was u years
old,
Gen. Drfee was Q native Of Char
don, Ohio, and was commissioned from
the United States Military Academy in
the 17th Infantry In 1886. He served
in the Spanish War and was cited for
gallantry in action 1T Santiago, for
which he was awarded the silver star.
During the World War he was pro-
NOTED to brigadier general.
He was retired for disability In line
Of duty on November IA, 1920, and he
is survived by his wife. Mrs. Fanny
M. Durfee.