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The Washington times., 1934-12-18
When Manners
AreC0rreCt
By MRS. CORNELIUS BEECKMAN
Golden Wedding

OUANOA "NNAAA3
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
Will you please tell me the
correct form for invitations to
a golden wedding? The couple
are planning a church service
before the dinner. so any sug-
gestions you make will be ap-
preciated. H.
Invitations to a dinner to
celebrate the golden wedding
anniversary are usually en-.
graved in gold lettering with
the dates in gold on the top
of the invitation:
18S4-1934
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Morrison
request the pleasure OF your
company at dinner
on Tuesday,
the Twentieth OF December,
at eight o'clock,
TUo Home Place
For the correct time telephone
-
The Washington times., 1934-12-18

few Ideas #
which h ave Betsy Caswell
been suggest
ed to me, and which I found
enhancing enough to pass
along:
"NUT POPCORN BALLS"
s qts. seasoned popcorn
2 cups sugar
Ia cups hot water
l tablespoon vinegar
IL cups pecan nut meats
- cup dark mOlaSSeS
/ teaspoon vanilla
1-S teaspoon salt
Dissolve the sugar and mo-
lasses in hot water; cook slowly
without stirring to 26O degrees
F. Cor when the mixture forms
a ball when dropped into cold
water). Add remaining ingre-
dents. with the exception OF
the nuts, and cook to 264 de-
grees F. (when a solid but not
brittle ball is formed in cold
water.
While syrup is cooking, crisp
popped corn in the oven and
when syrup is done remove
corn Dipping hot) from oven'
sprinkling nut meats on top.
Pour syrup lightly over pop
corn and nut mixture, turning
slightly with a wooden spoon.
Rub oil or butter lightly on the
hands and press balls into
shape in the palms.
Set aside to become cool and
hard, tie in bright-colored cello
phane and hang on the branches
of the Christmas tree until eaten.
DATE PENGUINS
Open a pitted, pasteurlzed
date wide. Cut portion from
O marshmallow and insert in
date so that it is plainly visible.
Use two small round white
gumdrops for feet, and ralsln
for the head, attaching them TO
DOQy WIFI GOOUA1PANho'
"CHRISTMAS ELVES"
Use a pulled fig for the body.
Insert a small wire through the
top and bottom. Cover the wire
with pitted dates for the arms
and legs, and raisins for the
hands and feet.
Attach a marshmallow head
by means of toothpick meek"
Dip the top of the marshmalloW
head into white karo, and then
into toasted coconut.
"RAISIN TURTLES"
Take fat, cluster raisin, and
stick cloves in for the four legs.
Another Glove will do as head,
and a bit of raisin stem serves
as a tail.
"CANDIED GRAPEFRUIT PEEL"
Select thick, unblemished
peel. Wash carefully, and crate
lightly on fine crater to break
the oil cells on the surface. Cut
the peel into strips, and place
In a saucepan of cold water.
There should be about three
parts water to one part peel.
Boil for IL minutes, and drain.
Fill again with water, boil and
drain, repeating this process un-
til the peel is tender. Cool peel.
and weigh. For one pound OF
peel make the following syrup:
2 cups sugar and one-third cup
water. Add the fruit peel, bring
to a boil, and cook until all
syrup is absorbed.
Remove from fire. place in a
paper bag with gra n a te d
sugar, and shake all together
until pieces of peel are well cov-
cred with the sugar.
WEDNESDAYS MENUS
LUNCHEON
Stuffed Shoulder of Lamb
Spinach Puree Spoon Bread
Steamed Chocolate Pudding
CHILDREN'S SUPPER
Vegetable Soup Buttered Beets
Junket with Preserved Peaches
Cookies Milk
DINNER
Vegetable Soup Curried Lamb
Rice Buttered Beets
Sweet Potato Pie
Coffee
Wine Suggestion: Claret
Write Betsy CaSwell, enclOS-
ing self-addreSsed, stamped en-
velOpe, on your individual prob
lens of table etiquette and
arrangement, what wines to
serve and when, care of The
Washington Times.
Different
A different touch is manifest
m a new walking ensemble
which has a box coat of red
and black tweed that buttons
over a black wool dress edged
at the hem with red.
Call Wilma L1UiI
The Washington times., 1934-12-18

Gold or silver kid with a
new brocade finish makes stun
ming square-toed mules with
The Washington times., 1934-12-18

The Fourth Fashion Congress voted for
both of these hostess costumes last week.
On the left are Russian pajamas, black
crepe trousers with short white crepe
jacket embroidered in red and black. The
full sleeves are a point of chic, and the
pajamas are smart enough to wear for
any informal entertaining in your own
home.
For the names of the shops shouting
sion 283 between 8 and S lUeekdays, al
uilIc at The Times, incLosing self.address
The Washington times., 1934-12-18

Dear Miss Fairfax:
The girl I've been going with
has developed a very serious
illness, and 1 don't think it wise
we should go together any
longer.
If we should decide to marry,
it would be hard on any chill
dren we might have, who would
be liable to inherit this disease,
which is tuberculosis.
Don't you think I ought to
stop going to see her? And if
so, how can I break off without
hurting her feelings badly? She
has given me the impression
that she cares a lot. And we
might fall in love, which fortu.
nately has not happened so far.
j.
That's a pretty hard problem
you've put up to me, and it will
require consummate tact. You
might, of course. intimate that
while her health is poor, it
would be better if she saw fewer
people-but any girl would see
through that.
So many cases of tubercu-
losis, if taken in time, are cur
able. Rest, as much sleep as
possible, good food, and cheer.
fulness are a great help. And.
of course, fresh air, day and
night. I hope your friend is
taking these precautions.
All Types in Office
Dear Miss Fairfax:
I work in one of the Govern
ment departments, where 1
meet all kinds of women-good,
bad and indifferent.
I'm not married, but I'd like
to meet a nice girl to chum
around with me. 1 can afford
to take her out once in a
while, as I have a car, and
earn a pretty fair salary.
Can't you help me out and
tell me where to go to meet
the kind of a girl I'd like.
live out in the country, but do
that just because I like to be
out in the great open spaces"
where I can hear the birds
sing, and commune with nature.
BILL.
There are several very good
hiking clubs in Washington,
where the dues are practically
negligible. There's the Red
Triangle, the Appalachian Trail
Club, and several others.
The Washington times., 1934-12-18
WEDNESDAYS MENUS
LUNCHEON
Wine Suggestion: Claret

Write Betsy CaSwell, enclOs-
ing self-addressed, stamped en-
velOpe, on your individual prob
lens of table etiquette and
arrangement. what wines to
serve and when, care of The
WaShingtOn Times.
The Washington times., 1934-12-18
PRoPRIATE CHRISTMAS CONNECTIONS MAY BE MADE AT HOME
Most Romantic
Maid Would
Hesitate
Dear Miss Fairfax:

Dear Miss Fairfax:
What do you think of
feeble old man of rs, talking
about marrying again? He
barely makes enough to sup
port himself, and yet thinks
he can comfortably take care
of a young wife.
Soon, someone will have to
wheel him around. He is get
ting so feeble.
Don't you think at his age,
he should be content to live
with the relatives who look
after him so kindly.
He has had one wife, now
in her grave, and yet he is
inclined to let every pretty face
sway him, and talks seriously
Of marrying at Is.
A FRIEND.
Near-Senility has way of
chaperoning a gentleman very
capably, unless he happens to
be a multi-millionaire or even
a millionaire.
And as this one barely makes
enough to support himself, 1
really feel you have not much
to worry over.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Baldwin Apples Started
From a Chance Seeding

Amherst, MasS.-A chance seed
ling which sprang up on the farm
of one John Ball. near Lowell. 80
or IS years before the American
revolution, was the origin of the
Baldwin apple Of today.
Later, according to w. 81. Thies,
Massachusetts State college pom
ologist, the farm became the prop
erty of man named Buffers. The
Seeding became large tree, wood
peckers made their home in 1t. But
tiers dubbed 1t THE Woodpecker
Tree" and apples from 1t were
called woodpecker apples.
The apple became quite popular
locally, and many trees were start
ed from scions taken from the origi-
nal tree.
Shortly after the revolution end
ed, Deacon Samuel Thompson of
Woburn took some Of the woodpeck-
er apples to Colonel Baldwin of
that town. 1t was the colonel who
gave the apple his name and start
ed it along the road to its present
high place. as one Of the outstand-
ing commercial apples of the ma
ton, famed for its cooking and
keeping qualities.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Washington Dog Is an
Expert Mathematician

Edmonds, WaSh.-Thfs city claims
to have one of the smartest dogs In
the country.
Princess, thoroughbred English
setter. owned by Edwar L. Blake,
can add, divide, subtract, read
dates, tell time. read license num-
bers and answer almost any Ques-
ton. One bark means no and two
means yes.
Here are typical bits Of CONVEX
sation Blake held with her:
How old are your" Twelve barks.
"What time is it," Four barks.
(Correct)
what day is this?' She barks the
correct date.
what is a third of this num-
berY "a half?" "A fourth?" (An
correctly
Showing there is no trick to her
answers, the owner turned his back
and walked while reporters Ques-
toned the dog to their satisfaction.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Salt Lake City Feline
Objects to u. S. Mail Box

Salt Lake City.-Somewhere Is
large black cat who scorns the
dispatch of Uncle Sans postal serv-
ice when 1t comes to getting places,
Patrolman w. w. Rogers. hearing
a noise in a corner mail box, called
the post office and a man was sent
to open it.
Rogers lifted the bowling animal
from the box and was attempting
to see IL some practical joker had
attached proper postage and ad-
dress, when, with vicious scratch
and wall the cat broke loose and
streaked up the street.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Man Hangs On to Same
Phone Number 40 Years

New York.-The same phone
number for 40 years Is the expert
ence of Edward Ebert, picture
Trainer and restorer, says the
Brooklyn Eagle. Elbert's number
was Main 60 four decades ago when
he worked for Hugo Tollmer. He
held on to IT when he entered bust
ness for himself. The only change
in all those years was the prefix
Of two noughts when the four digit
system was introduced Recently,
when 1t became Main 10000, 1t was
almost a throwback to the first
years when 1t was Main 60, Ring 4.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
MRS. JULIA MARVEL, DIES
Funeral Services Held at Her Late
Residence in Seaford, Saturday

Mrs. Julia Marvel, II years old,
wife of George w. Marvel, residing
about two and one-half miles north
of Seaford, died Wednesday after
noon at her home. She was a ma
tive of Hatboro, Pa, and had been
married twice, her first husband
being William Smith, of Hatboro.
By her first marriage she is sur
vived by one son, Sewell Smith, of
Delmar, and by her second hus-
band, Mr. Marvel, she is survived
by the following children: William
R. Marvel, of Wilmington; Norris
E. Marvel, of Seaford; Oscar L..
Marvel, of New York City; Mrs.
Louis Free, of Chicago, and Mrs.
Ralph Hill, of Seaford; also one
brother, Frank Burnside, of Balti-
more. Funeral services were held
from her late home Saturday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of
the Rev. George j. Hooker, pastor
of Mt. Olivet Methodist Protestant
Church. Interment was made in
Odd Fellows cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
CODES ARE NOT
NEW IN WORLD
Existed AS Far Back AS 2250
B. c., Historic Records
Are Shown
NOT AN INNOVATION

New York.-The NRA code sys-
tenn Is by no means an innovation.
Way back in 2250 B. G. the code
of Hammurabi proclaimed that .'if
a man leaves his house and hires
it out for three years, upon his re-
turn the house shall not be given to
him, but the man who has taken
possession of it shall continue to
use it," the Golden Book reveals.
AS far back as 1000 B. C. marital
arguments were settled by code. IN
der the Gentoo code of that period,
1t was decided that IF a husband
neglects to give his wife necessary
victuals and apparel, she shall pro-
cure them by any means in her
power"
A civil code for India, in 1877, re-
vealed respect for women, which
no modern woman suffrage act has
accomplished. Under this code,
women who. according to customs
and manners of the country, ought
not to be compelled to appear in
public, shall be exempt from per-
sonal appearance in court"
In 1888 the Soviet government put
into effect marriage code, giving
husbands and wives full liberty in
their respective trades; In the same
year the state Of Maryland created
a civil code making it unlawful for
ministers of the Gospel to bribe por-
tiers to direct clipping couples to
their doorsteps.
The goldfish industry found it nee
essary in 1888 to create a code de-
filming productive acreage" and un-
fair practices in Initiating designs,
style marks or brands" of other code
members.
Even the poets of America found
it necessary to formulate a code last
year and declared that they could
not "importune the overworked
muse more than 35 hours a week
for minimum wage of 500. In the
case of syndicated rhymes, their
writer's must be paid a minimum of
5000 a week."
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Pretzel Origin Proves
Puzzle to Searchers

Harrisburg, Pa.-The origin of
the twisted delicacy, the pretzel, has
been the source of considerable
comment among the officials of the
Pennsylvania department of inter
nal affairs.
The Keystone state, with an an
nual production of the delicacy val
ued at between 100000 and 81
100000. is believed the greatest
pretzel producing state In the United
States. Last year this state produced
more than 100000 pounds of pref
zels.
Since the return Of beer and the
increase In popularity of the pretzel
numerous queries have come to the
department from other states re-
garding Its origin. which apparently
still remains somewhat of a mys-
terry.
According to one story, the pref
gel originated In Germany. 1t was
supposedly developed by some Ger
man monks, who called 1t the pray
er cake" because it's shape repre-
sented arms folded as in prayer.
Another story gives credit to the
Romans for its origin. According to
this version, the Romans trans.
formed the word "annus" into IAN.
nulus," meaning year ring" and
the pretzel as they developed 1t rep
resents the year. with the spokes
running from the center represent
ing the four seasons.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Washington's Good Name
Convinces a Magistrate

Philadelphia. : George Washing
toms reputation saved SO for George
Washington.
Hearings were being held before
Magistrate Cozens on protests of
motorists. made unwilling members
of the Sc club, when their cars fell
prey to the towing squad.
George Washington gave the mag
istrate's clerk his name, then told
his excuse.
George Washington, eh?" said
the magistrate. Hmm Well,
| guess George Washington wouldn't
tell lie for Sc. Give him his
money back"
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
PLAN ANNUAL DOVER DAY.
May 5 Selected as Date to Visit
Homes and Gardens at Dover

Already plans are being formu-
lated for another day with the
stored houses and gardens of old
Dover" The executive committee
of the Dover Garden Club has al
ready held two preliminary meet
ings to discuss how to make this
exhibit of the historical treasures
of Dover, even more interesting
and comprehensive than last year.
They plan to have more houses
open and to add new items for ex-
hibition as well as charging the
collection of old silver, glass,
china, jewelry, quilts, ETC., on dis
play last year. The first Saturday
in May which this year falls on
May 5, has been selected for hold
ing this annual day in old Dover.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Fish Hear Whistle,
Wiggle Back Home

Pasadena. Calf. : Nineteen
goldfish that figuratively walked
hack home in response to a whis-
rio were introduced to a skep-
tical public recently by Mrs.
/ Fl. Fertig of Pasadena.
The leading fish was Billy, a
doughty old veteran of the pool
Mrs. Fertig has in her back yard.
Billy and his companions were
swept away by torrential rains.
Mrs. Fertig recalled her garden
er. Harry Fraser. once boosted
he could call Billy by a peculiar
whistle. She summoned the gar
dener to prove it.
Fraser walked from puddle to
middle whistling. At the largest
he again whistled. Up popped
Billy.
Fraser, said Mrs. Fertig, re-
treated backward still whistling,
and Billy. trailed by the Is other
goldfish, swan meekly back to
the pool.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Something to Shoot At

Big game hunters may not only
obtain sport for themselves, but
may do the world a genuine service,
by Kidding Africa of its crocodiles,
for these creatures are the cause
of sleeping sickness, says Pathfind-
er Magazine. The germs grow in
the crocodfle's blood, and tsetse flies,
feeding upon the decaying carrion
in its jaws, become infected and in
turn implant the germ In men and
cattle.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Autoist Injured by
Hurdling Buck Deer

Ashland, Ore.-A four-point
buck deer was bagged by Lee
Wallis, mail carrier, between
Klamath Falls and Ashland, In a
manner which nearly resulted in
the death of Wallis and the
wreck of his machine as Wallis
sped along the Green Springs
highway near White Star station.
The deer, running at full
speed, came into the road abreast
of the car. 1t leaped, but its
head and front quarters struck
the windshield, the hind legs
smashing the window in such a
manner that Wallis was serious
ly cut.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
REHOBOTH PASTOR CALLED
Rev.Irving Carpenter Accepts Call
From fredericksburg. MARYLAND

The Rev. c. Irving Carpenter,
pastor of the Epworth M. E.
Church at Rehoboth Beach, has
accepted a call from the official
board of the Methodist Church in
fredericksburg, Md, which is in the
Wilmington M. E. Conference. The
Rev. Carpenter has been the pas
tor of the Rehoboth Church for
three years. He officially notified
the trustees of the Epworth M. E.
Church on Wednesday evening of
his intentions of accepting the call
The change must be approved by
the appointing powers of the Con
ference at the session which will
be held in Newark, Delaware, on
April 4th.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Celebrate Golden Wedding

Mr.. and Mrs. Zachariah West, of
Georgetown, observed their fiftieth
wedding anniversary last Saturday
by entertaining a few relatives.
Mr.. West for many years was en-
ployed in the railroad shop at
Georgetown and later at Harring-
ton. A few years ago he was
placed on the retired list. They
have two sons, Charles and Fred,
who are railroad men living in
Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Game of Checkers
to Last for Year

Sandusky, Ohio-The worlds
most patient checker players be-
gan game recently which may
require more than a year to COM
plete.
Clarence Coombs, Sandusky.
mailed letter to T. McLaven.
of Durham, England, In which he
informed the latter he had made
the first move on his board here.
When McLaven receives the
letter he will make the first
counter move, and notify Coombs
by mail.
II the contestants don't run
out of patience or postage
stamps-the game should be COM
pleted about this time next year.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Patience of the Creator

The patience of the Creator Is
seen in many of his creations. Time
seemed to be no consideration.
Mountains were worn down, and
seacoasts lifted up. Forests were
planted. and vegetable deposits were
buried and placed under pressure
for thousands of years in order to
produce coal, gas, and oil. Stalag-
mites and stalactites were form
ing in caves for countless centuries.
And the giant redwood trees now
growing in California were already
old when King Tut was laid away
in his famous tomb.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Woman Chimney Sweep
More Efficient Than Men

London.-The only woman Chin
ney sweep here is proud of her pro-
fession. She is Mrs. Kate Nelson,
mlddle-aged, portly. genial and
more efficient than many male COM
petItors. Her husband used to be
a chimney sweep, and when he be-
came Ill she carried on the family
trade.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Furniture Suite Sprouts

A suite of furniture made of will
low tree sprouted In a beauty par
lor, at, appropriately, Big Springs.
Texas. Despite two coats Of heavy
yellow enamel, sprouts as long as
six inches sprang from the willow
and bore leaves. The furniture was
about six weeks old.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21

TRANS. I've been told, or read
somewhere, that officially all pigeons
in city, not privately owned, are
the property of the mayor. But I've
never seen Mayor O'Brien feeding
pigeons, though City Hall park has
one Of the largest colonies in the
city.
Leaning over the wall Of the OBJ
servatory at Inspiration point, I
watched a long string Of barges be-
ing shepherded down the Hudson
by two small tugs. One Of the cap
tains waved and Immediately the
old desire to be a barge captain
arose In me. Soon there will be
barge colonies at Coenties slip and
elsewhere and the captains won't
have anything to do except keep
ship and sit around and yarn until
spring.
G. 1898. Bell Syndicate-wNU servina-
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Governors Island

Governors Island. N. Y, original
~ consisted Of 69.S acres of land
but an extension begun in 1901 and
completed In 1912 (making use Of
excavation from subway construc-
ton in New York city and from har-
Dor deposits). increased the area
to 1885 acres.
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
Personality Counts

A noted speaker says: "The
problem of getting along in life is
very largely the problem of person
atty; for where we get IN life is
due far more to personality than to
training. The inner self has much
to do with our lives and therefore
we ought not to neglect H."
Smyrna times., 1934-02-21
HI. @. TAYLOR is REGISTRAR
DIR. A. c. Jost Makes Appointment
Succeeding the late DIR. ConweH

Announcement is made by the
State Department of Health,
through Dr. A. c. Jost the execu-
tive secretary of the appointment
of Herman c. Taylor as registrar
of vital statistics for registration
district No. 2, Kent county, sue
ceeding the late DR.. Luther S.
Conwell, Camden, Del Mr.. Taylor
has been sub-registrar of this dis
trict for several years.