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Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
SMYRNA HIGH
SCHOOL NEWS
Building Plans for School Ad-
ditions Progressing; To Be
Ready For Bidders Soon
SCHOOL FOUNDATION AID

A special meeting of the Smyr-
ma School Building Commission
was called for Wednesday, Janu-
airy II, at the Office of the Della
ware School Foundation in VIII
mington. The purpose of this
meeting is to act upon the agree
ment required by the Federal Gov
eminent in connection with the
grant of $4,000 in aid of the
Smyrna School Building Project.
The services of the Delaware
School Foundation has been ac-
copied by the commission, and this
foundation will take care of the
engineering and inspection phases
of the building project. The found
alton will also receive and tabulate
the bids, after the architects,
Brown and Whiteside, have pre-
pared the plans and specifications.
It is hoped that those plans will be
ready for the bidders by the latter
part of the month.-Adult Educa-
ton Glasses are now in operation
in both white and colored schools
in the Smyrna district. A class in
handcraft, taught by Mr.. Frank
Hynson, Instructor of Industrial
Arts in the local schools, will meet
for the first time on Thursday. The
classes in commercial education
will continue their work for an
other eight weeks or until the mid
die of March. There are fourteen
members in each class, bookkeep-
ing and typewriting. Mr.. George
w. Wright, member of the local
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
DUAL ROAD AT WILMINGTON

Strong Sentiment to Make North
east Boulevard a Two-Way Stretch
General discussion is taking
place regarding whether the State
Highway Department should make
the North East Boulevard, the new
road around Wilmington, to the
Penny Hill road, a dual highway
or a fourlane road 1t is pointed
out by those in favor of dual
highway, that because the road
would be along the river, there
would be much parking and slow
travelling by drivers who might
want to watch the river. It is also
suggested that the road would be
beautified as dual highway with
a grass plot and trees between the
north and south ZONES. The new
road is to be an important link
from the DUPONT or State Boule-
ward to Chester and Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
MEN OF ASBURY
HOLD BANQUET
Baraca Bible Class of Asbury
M. E. Sunday School
Get Together
135 EAT TURKEY DINNER

One of the most delightful social
events ever given by an organiza-
ton of Asbury Church was the
Fellowship Dinner given by the
Mems Baraca Bible Glass last
evening when about one hun
dred and thirty-five members sat
down to a bountiful repast prepar-
ed by a committee of ladies from
the Mite Society. The dinner con-
sisted of turkey and all that goes
with it including hot rolls, coffee
and dessert. 1t was served by
members of the class. The dining
room was most attractively decor
ated with flowers and ported
plants with blue and white candles,
the class colors, burning on all the
tables. The guests assembled in
the auditorium of the church early
and enjoyed delightful fellowship.
Promptly at $50 the doors were
opened and while the orchestra
played the guests were seated at
the table. Edward T. Porter, the
class president, presided, and after
the doxology was sung and a pray
er offered, introduced Harry P.
Jones, the chairman of the social
committee, who presided during
the meeting. Townsend Jefferson
led in singing class songs and
popular airs. The Sudlersville Male
Quartette gave several selections
to the delight of all and Mr.. Char
les Chance, gave two readings to
the great delight of the entire
company. Mr.. Jones introduced
the pastor who presented the
speaker of the evening the Rev. S.
Park Huntington, D. D. pastor OF
st. Stephens Lutheran Church in
Wilmington, Delaware, and the
popular Chaplain of the National
Guard of Delaware. His address
was an eloquent and gripping one
Astounding in fun facts and force
He had for his theme, '"The place
of the Class in the life of the
Church" The address viii long
be remembered and the men will
be glad to have DR.. Huntington
return for an other address in the
near future. Brief addresses were
given by Harvey c. Jones, Genera
Superintendent of the Church
School; L. M. Price, Superintend-
ent Emeritus and w. o. Hoffecker
who has been a teacher in the
school for many years and now
teaches a large class of men, con-
graduating the men on the won
derful achievements in the work
of the class. Mr.. Porter made 9
brief address of thanks to all who
had made a single contribution to
the great success of the affair The
doxology was sung and the Clas:
Benediction repeated.
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
CREDIT BOARD
HOLDS MEETING
Newly Formed Production
Group of Kent County
Completes Organization
H. E. COVERDALE, SECY

A special meeting of the board
of directors of the Delaware Pro-
duction Credit Association was
held in the Kent county extension
office in Dover on Saturday after
noon, January 10, for the purpose
of electing a permanent secretary
treasurer and to consider other
items of important business in
connection with this newly formed
organization. This association was
formed in December at state
wide meeting of farmers held in
the court house in Dover, at which
time three directors were elected
for each county, making a total of
nine directors for the state, with
four members of he board serving
as the executive or loan commit
tee. At the meeting of the board
of directors last Saturday after
noon H E. Coverdale, Of Dover,
was eleced permanent secretary
treasurer, and it is planned that
this production credit association
will be in a position to accept ap-
plications for loans within the next
few days. The Office of the secre-
tary will be in conjunction with
the Office of Kent county agent
Russell E. Wilson in the Post Of
fee building in Dover, and in the
other two counties application
blanks may be obtained from the
county agent offices or members
of the loan committee. The board
of directors organized at previ-
Gus meeting and elected Malloy G.
Vaughn, of Lewes, as president;
George Dandy, of Bear, vice-presi-
dent; and Russell E. Wilson, Of
Dover, acting secretary-treasurer.
The members of the executive or
loan committee include Benjamin
Vinton, of st. Georges; Il. D.Caulk,
of Woodside; ]. Leonard Soper, of
Magnolia; and Malloy Q. Vaughn
who is a member of this commit
tee by virtue of his being president
of the association. John M. Roe,
of Dover, has been appointed in
spector for Kent county; Richard
T. Cam, Jr., of Kirkwood, for New
Castle county; and B. E. Bowden,
of Seaford, for Sussex county. At
the meeting last Saturday w. III.
Richter of Kent county, and H.
Wallace Cook of New Castle coun-
ty resigned as members of the
board of directors. H. G. Milliken
was elected to succeed Mr.. Cook,
and the election of a successor to
Mr.. Hichter will take place at the
next meeting of the board. In
connection with this meeting some
helpful suggestions in regard to
the policies and plans of this asso-
citation were presented by E. w.
Ross, field representative of the
Production Credit Corporation of
Baltimore, under whose jurisdic-
ton the local association will func-
ton with the intermediate credit
bank.
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
DIR. WHARTON
N. r. A. HEAD
Appointed State Director of
Councils Under the n. r. A.
For State of Delaware
TO HANDLE COMPLAINTS

| DR.. Charles M Wharton, head
of the Department of Physical and
/ Moral Education at the University
of Delaware, has been appointed
State Director of all the national
emergency recovery councils I'M
der the N. r. A. in Delaware. DR..
Wharton will set up Immediately
National Emergency State Coun-
Gil here and will have his head
quarters on the fourth floor of the
Mullin Building, Sixth and Market
streets, Wilmington, adjacent to
the quarters of the Chamber of
Commerce. DR.. Wharton's chief
duty will be to handle complaints
now taken care of by the MIRA
compliance boards. The. Delaware
records, held by the District Com
pliance Board at its headquarters
in Philadelphia, will be sent there.
The appointment was made by
Frank c. Walker, executive direc-
tor of the National Recovery
Council and the salary win range
from $4,000 to $4,000 a year, de-
pending upon the amount of work
involved. The entire setup is to
be financed by the MIRA. DR..
Wharton is a resident of Dover
and in 1928 was Democratic can
didate for Governor. He has al
ways been interested in physical
education and athletics, having
been captain of the University of
Pennsylvania football team, was
at one time guard on the All
American football team and for
many years was connected with
the physical education department
at the University of Pennsylvania
John H. Farrell, secretary of the
Foreign and Domestic Trade Blu
reau of the Wilmington Chamber
of Commerce, will be the manager
of the new setup. Under present
arrangements, DIR. Wharton will
have skeleton staff including a
legal advisor, labor advisor, an
office manager and a clerical force,
which he will appoint.
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
SMYRNA GRANGE MEETING
Meeting Wednesday Night Given
Over to Filling Vacancies in staff

The Smyrna Grange met on
Wednesday night and the time was
taken up with electing and install
ing two officers to fill vacancies
from designations. Mrs. Helen
Brown was elected and installed as
lecturer, taking the place of Mrs.
Jane Ennis resigned, and James
r. Fleming was elected and in
stalled as secretary, taking the
place of Hilda Lockerman. resign
ed.
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
SMYRNA WINS BASKETBALL
Contest With Middletown Results
In Smyrna's Favor % to 81

Smyrna Athletic Club defeated
Middletown Town Team on We'd
nesday, January 10, at the High
School Auditorium by a score of
22-21. Herbert Pearl of Smyrna,
was the outstanding star of the
game making a total of 16 points.
Although handicapped by lack of
practice, Smyrna gave a good ac-
count of itself. Tonight, We'd
nesday, Smyrna will play Head
quarters Detachment of Dover Ma
tional Guard at the High School
Gym. Thursday night Smyrna
will travel to Middletown to play
two games. Wednesday, January
"a, Smyrna will play Delaware
City Herring Club at Smyrna. The
team will appreciate all the sup
port you can give it so come out
and help your team to win.
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
EION-LEWES
r. R. RUMORS
F'nn' R'R. win Purchase
Il o the Old Abandon
'sacoast Railway
FSDALE TO MILTON

f., interstate aS Commerce
h ~ I allows u the abandon n
E.,. Z Maryland and Dela-
|pzs 1t \, Railroad ! si'o Company.
a ! distance Of forty
E9,' IN =, west Denton, Nd.
o. s, Dsi,, now owned BY
E.sd aa,gsnt r., Of PhiIadei.
! 4 n and principal stocE-
u ,. ss company, the Penn
tr,ss. .,'a0' i is rumored
| bs tss Two sections IF The
! issI"s3n West Denton and
y cci soaag the drawbri dee
| bs tt,op,ank River, and the
as @ss MI the towns Of Ell
b. i M Milton in Delaware
u : r.. railroad was purch a 5
ID M s,'srs sale Of the
d N ~ I Delaware Coast al
D siass !. q, 1892, for see .
Ia sqpinD .nat time the line
| cost 5pps q with two loco
ID an s'iat the railroad hal
b. Co.. year at a loss l -
'ppsr ssat'as@guities served I have ".
| u q, By shipping 81 t uayT
lace. u Using trucks a.
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Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
REFLECT POPULAR MAYOR
j. Wallace WOodford Elected in
Dover For 10th Consecutive Time

AT the annual municipal election
in Dover, Monday, for a mayor
and four councilmen, there were
but 26 votes cast as there were no
contests. The ticket elected in
cluded ]. Wallace Woodford, for
the tenth consecutive term as
mayor. Thomas V. Keith from the
first district; John P.LeFevre from
the second district; Jesse S. Bur
ton from the third district and
Thomas Clarke from the fourth dis
trict, were also reelected members
of Council.
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
SMYRNA 10Th CENTURY CLUB
Supt. @. w. w. Schantz VIII I'D
dress Club Women on Friday

a Bohemian Luncheon will be
served at one o'clock at the Twen-
tieth Century Club on Friday af-
ternoon. At 2.30 o'clock a very
line program of music, readings,
Rotations, and other interesting
features will be presented. G. W..
w. Schantz, superintendent of the
Smyrna High School, will address
the club on an interesting subject
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17
RODNEY
CONFIRMED
l. State ssn, a,., Acts
|bg Their Rights
pREpuBLIcANs

81. tae acts Of the state
s ~ INTO extraordinary
! Governor 9. Douglass
/. animation Of his ap-
i Judge Richard ;.
member Of the State
n four other appoint
!. \, made since adjourn
\ regular session Of the
assembly, in May Of last
|, pDper branch Of the LIZ,
T,nday afternoon adopted
4 resolutions declaring
| vacancy exists a. ne pi IL
|. h the membership OF the
n that all the members OF
H. m entitled to the seats
la In the vote nee
d adopt the resolutions
L,rtative Hart Of Townsend
| : h driven by his party
| rj voted independently
| n Republicans to sustain
n, Of the members whose
In challenged, to stay in
Ests Mr.. Hart was warm
Isudsd. The resolution re-
specifcally to Senator Err
'Esith, Of the Senatorial Dis
| Kent County, and Senator
IN MauIl Of the Fifth Sen
District Of Sussex county.
| Keith resigned the office
tstary Of the State Board Of
I, On October 2 1888. Sen
Isul filed an unexpired term
State Game and Fish Com
which ended September 10,
81. Senator Wharton re-
tie Office Of State revenue
b On January y, this year.
rght to sit as members Of
gsIsture had been challeng-
John Biggs, Jr., Democratic
Chairman, acting as an in
! taxpayer, on the ground
Irh Of them accepted ap-
srt to State offices and
vacated membership in
Hsal Assembly. A writ of
nus upon Lieutenant Gov
a 7. COrley, as the presid-
icF Of the Senate, compel
Ofder the holding OF special
s IN each of the three dis
Mentioned, to fill the vacan-
ich Nj. Biggs contends now
i vas to clear up any
. that might arise as to
ats that the Senate adopt
resolutions. Judge Rodney,
S Confirmed as an associate
t The State Supreme Court
I'm Of Y years by a unan-
vote N executive session Of
laie. The other four ap-
'nis made by the Governor
llffned without opposition,
IE'' Warren G. Newton, to
enOer Of the board of trus-
The University Of Delaware
'in Of six years from De-
. 1888. Robert K.Jones,
member Of the Industrial
! Board for a term of six
'n December 81, 1893.
swain, to be oyster war
Alfol the Mispillion River
serve during the pleasure
William E. Lang
Justice Of the peace in sus-
NY for a term Of four
ON January IL 1924
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17

Chimney Fire at Smyrna Landing
Smyrna firemen were summoned
to a chimney fire at the home of
Taylor Jackson, Smyrna Landing,
on Friday morning The fire was
extinguished with very little dam
age.
Smyrna times., 1934-01-17

10 Hogs Die from PtOmaine Poison
Samuel Shorts, near town, lost
nineteen hogs from ptomaine pois-
oning from corn that was not fully
matured due to the August storm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-21
Mgsr McGivney
 Officiated To-day

Rt Rev Monsignor John J. Me- Givney. pastor of St Charles church. Bridgeport, and supreme chaplain of the Knights of Co., lumbus, officiated today as cele- brant of the solemn high mass. which formally opened the national convention of the Knights in De- troit today.
 Monsignor McGivney is expected to return to Connecticut in time to celebrate solemn high mass of requiem in the Church of the Im- maculate Conception, this city, in memory of his late brother, Rev Michael J. McGivney, founder of the order of Knights of Columbus He will be assisted by his three nephews, Revs Leo, Francis and Vincent Finn. The m ass will mark the annual memorial services of Sheridan Council, of this city. Services will also be conducted at Father McGivney's grave in old St JoSeph'S cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-21

/, BARNES-Mrs Ella $. Barnes S2, of North Main street, South ington, widow of Charles J. Barnes died yesterday at the home of her brother, Burton Griswold of Gull ford, following a brief illness. She resided in Southington for more than GO years.
 She is survived by two daughters Mrs Charles F. Lewis of Kensing- ton and Mrs Robert Lidell of this city; a son. Stanley Barnes of Syracuse, N. r.; eight grand children; and two great grand children.
 The funeral will be held at the Grace Methodist Episcopal church in Southington tomorrow after at 2:3O o'clock with Rev Arthur NJ. Tedcastle, pastor, officiating assisted by Rev William M. War den of Meriden. Interment will be in Oak Hin cemetery, Southing- ton.
 DUBOIS - Miss Constance God dard DuBois died in Hartford last Saturday afternoon. Miss DuBois was a former resident of this city and was well known by many peo- pie here. She was woman of high literary ability and was in- terested in philanthropic work.
 Miss Du Bois was a native of Zanesville. Ohio, and was the daughter of Delafield and Alice (Goddard) Du Bois. She was edu- cated at the Putnam seminary in her native town. and before com ing to Waterbury. some time in the late sos, lived in Charleston, W. Va.. and in Watertown. N. Y. While here, her home was. for much of the time, with the late Dr Caroline K. Conkey, on Hill side avenue. Most of her liter ary work was done in the field of historical fiction. and was the re- suit of conscientious preparation. high artistic sense and an am bition to achieve the best" ac- cording to the sketch in the An derson history of Waterbury. She published short stories in maga- zines. and her books include Martha Corey: A Tale of the Salem Witchcraft." G890). "Co- lumbus and Beatriz" (1SS2), "A Modern Pagan" U895) and "The Shield of the Fleur de Lis," lS95). When the Young Women's Friend. ly league was organized. in 1889, she was elected as its corres- bonding secretary. For some years past i'll health had compelled her to lead shut-in life and to give up literary work. Private funeral services were held Sunday, and the burial took place In Riverside cemetery, Rev Roger B. T. An. derson. who is at present in charge of services at Trinity Episcopal church here, officiating.
 GRIFFIN - Carl J. Griffin of 157 Plank road. died yesterday af- ternoon at the Waterbury hospital after short illness. He was born in Sudbury. Vt. the son of Leroy and Mollie Wray Griffin. MT Grif- fin was in the employ of the American Brass Company as q foreman of the wire and rod mill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-21
HOLLYWOOD FANS
 AWAIT FAIRBANKS
Crowds May Be Disap= pointed as Star May
 Hop Off at 'Pickfair'


 Hollywood, Cal, Aug. 21-UP) Crowds gathered early today hoping to see Mary Pickford greet her estranged husband, Douglas Fairbanks, when he steps off a westbound train, ending a sudden journey homeward from the French Riviera. But the crowd will be disappointed, friends of Miss Pickford insisted.
 They said she would remain in seclusion of "Pickfair." the home of the couple, and that Fairbanks, with his carload of friends and relatives. unquestionably will stay elsewhere.
 His ranch at Santa Fe Springs has been in readiness for his ar rival for several weeks.
 Fairbanks was travelling in 8 private car attached to a fast mail train due here at 6:3O a. m. (PST) friends intimated he may leave the train at San Bernardino or Pasa- dena to avoid the crowds at the station here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-21
COURT ROOMS DUE
 FOR RENOVATION
New Rubberized Flooring Ordered for County
 Court House

All the court rooms in the county court house on Kendrick avenue will be dressed up with new rubberized flooring when the court sessions began in Septem- Der it became known to-day fol- lowing a showing of the samples of the flooring in the various of- fices in the court house to-day. The three New Haven county com missioners, Dr H. H. Gorton of Naugatuck, A. Sidney Lynch of West Haven and Henry F. Hall of Hamden visited the court to- day to exhibit samples of the new flooring.
 The flooring will consist of black and white squares about nine i1ch- eS square and are rubber,Zed. They are similar to large type tile. A Danbury firm has been awarded the contract for the flooring and will commence the work imme- diately.
 The court rooms to be floored are the superior court on the sec ond floor, the common pleas court on the first and third floors and the compensation court.
 The rubberized flooring will take the place of the carpets that have become sadly worn in all of the court rooms. The new flooring is part of the several improvements voted to be given the local court house at the meeting of the county commissioners week or so ago when the county budget was adopt ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-21
DEMOCRATS AWAIT
 (. O.P. OPPOSITION
Scarcity of Candidates for State HOnOrs Puzzling
 the Republicans

While the old saying is that op- portunity knocks but once, local republicans, whether they be or ganizationists or reorganizationists, apparently feel that the call to vic tory will not be heard in Water bury this year as far as the two posts of state representative arc concerned. Several prominent re- publicans, when talked with today, stated tn they would not consider the nominations for representative on the g. o. p. ticket.
 The democrats plan, from pres ent indications, to renominate Representatives John D. Thoms and Daniel J. Mahaney. The dem- ocratic party is sure that it will pile up a majority in Waterbury this year. Therefore, Representa- tives Thoms and Mahaney, if re- nominated by the coming town convention, are practically assured of reelection.
 Wanted-Candidates
 A leader of the organization group. when talked with, stated that it was proving hard task to obtain two candidates to run for CH6 lOuSe pOSiIlOIlS. 1HTee CHlel- tains of the reorganization group admitted that there was scarcity of candidates for the two places also.
 The regular organization has ad- mitted. also, that there is very marked scarcity of candidates for the g. o. D. nomination for sena- tor in the 18th district, which is consistently democratic strong hold.
 Primary Battle Looms
 In the 18th senatorial district whic,, of late years ,.as been show ing a gradual swing to the demo- cratic column the republicans are not experiencing such trouble however A primary battle in that district is assured in the s. o. D. ranks for the nomination. It isl likely that former Judge Harry J. Beardsley will head the o""aniza- ton forces with Major William J. Carroll, also a regular" running too. Attorney George J. Crocicchia of the reorganization forces will seek the nomination in the primal ries week from today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-21
FUNERALS

The funeral of Filomena Fag- mani took place this morning from her late home, 1889 North Main street to St Lucy's church where solemn high mass was celebrat- ed at 9;15. Rev George Carroll celebrated the mass, assisted by Rev Raymond Kernich as deacon and Rev Domenic Ricci as sub- deacon. Father Ricci officiated at the committal services. The pail. bearers were William Daddario, Ralph Savarese. Matthew Zock. Raymond Early. and Gale Reiss. The burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral services for Nelson White were held this afternoon from the Alderson funeral home on Central avenue at 2 o'clock with Rev Wilbur Ruggles officiat- ing. The burial was held in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Antonio Ma telli took place from her home at 23 Hawthorne avenue, at 8 o. clock to Our Lady of Mount Car mel church where a high mass of requiem was celebrated at o. clock. Rev Charles Lynch of ficiated. The burial was held in the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery. The pallbearers were Patsy and Michael Carpini. Vincenzio Maffia, Giovanni Turzo, Carlo Santoro and Nicola Pietronei.
 The funeral of Anthony Rosa telli will be held tomorrow morn- ing at S:15 o'clock from the Colo santo Funeral Home on Bank street to the church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 9 o'clock. The burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.