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Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
FIRE DESTROYS
BIG CANNERY
Canning House of John w.
Arthurs, KentOn, Destroy
ed Friday, With Contents
LOSS is CONSIDERABLE

Fire on Friday afternoon destroy
ed the large canning factory of
John w. Arthurs at Kenton, the
community's only large and i'm
portant industry. The fire started
on the roof and it is thought to
have been caused from spark
from the engine of the afternoon
train passing through Kenton. The
fire was discovered almost immed-
lately after the train had passed
but because of the lack of a water
supply and the location of the can
merry along the D. & G. branch of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, which
made it more or less inaccessible
for the fire engines to be of much
good, the cannery was totally de-
stroyed with all contents At the
time of the fire, the cannery was
in operation, employing number
of people canning asparagus. Be
tween seven and eight hundred
cans of asparagus were destroyed
along with tools, machinery, and
other equipment. The fact that
the old Hilyard Cannery there is
not operated and that the John H.
Hoffecker cannery at Smryna is
closed, the destruction several years
ago of Brenford cannery owned by
the late z. B. Arnold; the loss
of the Kenton cannery adds to
the shortage of canneries in the
Kenton Smyrna Clayton section,
thus placing many people in upper
Kent County out of employment
for the summer months. The fire
alarm brought Smyrna, Clayton,
Hartly and Cheswold companies to
the scene of the conf1agration and
practically the whole population of
Kenton and surrounding country
turned out to witness it. Forum
ately the cannery is situated off to
one side of the town and no other
properties were in immediate dam
ger. The loss will figure several
thousand dollars with, it is said,
it only partially insured.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
BOY SCOUTS TO
ASSEMBLE HERE
Kent County Troops To Hold
Annual Court of Honor
in Smyrna, Thursday
WILL AWARD BADGES

The annual Court of Honor for
the Boy Scout Troops of upper
Kent County will be held at Asbury
M. E. Church, Thursday evening,
June 21. Troops will be present
from Dover and Townsend. DR..
Harry V. Holloway, State Superin-
tendent of Public Schools, will pre-
sent the awards to the boys. The
Court of Honor is where the boys
are awarded badges and merit in
signals according to their applica-
tion and study of the Boy Scout
program. Several of the boys of
the Smyrna Troop will receive
badges in 1st and End class scout
ing. The Rev. James r. Galley,
Scoutmaster in charge of the local
troop, has assumed command and
is progressing nicely with the boys.
The members of the local troop
committee are: w. w. Hynson,
president; w. w. Price, DR.. c. G.
Harmonson, William E. Matthews,
c. w. w. Schantz, and Elmer P.
Corrie, R. w. Slaughter. Stanley
M. Woodhead of Dover, is the
Field Executive in charge. The
parents and friends of the boys are
invited to attend the Court of
Honor and witness the procedure
of the Court in making the awards.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
CHESWOLD GETS 'TRAVELING
HARROW" AT SMYRNA GRANGE

Smyrna Grange last night turn
ed over the meeting to Rural
Grange of Cheswold, to receive the
Travelling Harrow from Hockessin
Grange. Lecturer Yearsley, of
Hockessin Grange, said that he re-
gretted that the master of Union
Grange was unable to be present.
The program presented by Hook
essin Grange included: presenta-
ton of the Travelling Harrow by
the master of Hockessin Grange to
the acting master of Rural Grange;
reading of poem by the master of
Hockessin Grange; reading of min
utes on Travelling Harrow by Sec
retary of Hockessin Grange; mon
ologue, Ethel Chancey; reading,
Mildred Gebhart; reading, D. M.
Buckingham; recitation, Martha
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
ROTARY HEARS
OF YEARS WORK
Davis H. Bell, Retiring Pres.
ident, Outlines Clubs Ac-
tivities During Year
SIX NEW MEMBERS JOIN

Davis H. Bell, president of the
Smyrna Rotary Club, presented a
resume of the years activities and
quoted in part that among the
notable features and achievements
during the present administration
were: the address of Mr.. Chauncey
P. Holcomb, a native of Delaware,
for many years a resident of
Shanghai, China, who spoke on
conditions of that city. The Rev.
r. K. Stephenson, an honorary
member of the Smyrna Club, who
spoke on the progress of the club.
DR.. A. v. Gilliland, Superintendent
of State Welfare Home, told of the
management of the home and the
various types of patients. L. L.
Layton of Dover, spoke on c. w.
A projects. Rev. Ralph Minker
and R. Guerke of Wilmington
spoke on National Recovery Act.
H. L. Lynch of Dover, gave an ad-
dress on the National Farm Home
Loan. Several intercity meetings
were held during the year. Past
District Gov. Paul E. Burkholder
of Georgetown, gave detailed ad-
dress on the foreign war debts.
DR.. William A. Pearson, District
Governor of the 50th District, paid
an official visit to the local club.
The 7th annual birthday of the
club was observed on May 10,1934.
The club admitted the following
new members: Henry Shapley,
Richard Long, William T. Dough
ten, M. v. Ford, Rev. F. M. Barton,
and John Vane. The new officers
elected for the coming year: Presi-
dent, H. P. Hall; Vice-President,
c. G.. Harmonson; Secretary, R. H.
Denney; Treasurer, j. c. Manner
ing. Visiting Rotarian: w. Stab
er, w. Edward Haman of Dover
Club.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
FIRST "GRADS"
OF ST. ANDREWS
Episcopal School Near Middle
town, Turns Out Class of
Eleven Students
EXERCISES ON SUNDAY

st. Andrews School, the new
Episcopal School on Noxentown
Lake, near Middletown, built and
founded by A. Felix DUPONT of
Wilmington, and dedicated to the
cause of education, held its first
Graduating Exercises Sunday. 1t
was a noteworthy occasion and
was attended by five hundred or
more who enjoyed the beautiful
layout of institution and grounds
and the ideal summer weather
which marked the day. Mr.. du-
Pont, the donor, was there and he
received the congratulations of his
friends on the auspicious beginning
the institution and best wishes that
it will continue to grow in useful
ness. Rev. Remsen B. Ogilby, D.
D., president of Trinity College,
Hartford, Conn, delivered the ad-
dress. The exercises opened with
the celebration of holy communion
in the school chapel where the
eleven members of the graduating
class received the sacrament. The
Rev. Walden Pell, End, headmaster
of the school celebrated the COM
munion assisted b y the Rev. P. L.
Donaghay, rector of st. AIMS par
ish, of Middletown, with Edward
Trippe as server. Following this
the academic procession formed in
the basement of the church, led bv
the boys of the school, followed bv
the faculty, head master, clergy
Continued on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14

Flynn; playlet, members of Hook
essin Grange; poem, Mrs. East
burn, Union Grange; piano solo,
Alice Dennison; remarks, State
Master Robert p Robinson; talk,
Mrs. Robert p. Robinson; talk by
Bailey Thomas, State lecturer; re-
marks, Mrs. Frazier, lecturer of
Kent County Pomona Grange; re-
marks, H. c. Johnson, Kent Coun-
ty Pomona master; acceptance of
the Travelling Harrow from the
master of Hockessin Grange by the
acting master of Rural Grange.
The following Oranges were repre-
sented: Rural Grange of Cheswold;
Union Grange, Hockessin; Capital,
Dover; Fruitland, Camden; Trophy
FELTON,; Hockessin; Delaware, New
port.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev.James r.. Galley, Minister, An
nounces Services For the Week


When an ocean liner starts its
voyage across the great Atlantic
she does not carry enough steam
IN her boilers to take her to the
other side. If the engineers at
tempted to raise that much pres
sure the boat would explode. She
does, however, carry enough fuel to
keep the fires going in order that
the pressure might be maintained.
So it is with the life of a Christian.
God does not give us enough grace
at the beginning Of our Christian
lives to carry us through all the
trials and storms which we Will
meet in crossing the sea of life. He
does, however, give US the fuel by
means of which this grace might
be obtained. Let us read His HOLY
Word; let us speak to Him in
prayer; let us follow the dictates
of His Spirit, and the power will
be given US to navigate the sea.
This is our fuel; this is our source
of power. Do not put out to sea
without it!-The following will be
the services for the Sabbath: In
as much as this Sunday is being
observed as Children's Day there
will be no Sunday School service.
The children are requested to meet
In the Sunday School room at 1880
a. m. to prepare for the service.
AT IL a. M, the Children's Day
service will be held. 6.45 n m
Young Peoples Meeting; 7.3O pm
sermon by the minister. The last
sermon in the series on ssThe Ser.
mon on the Mount, will be deliv-
ered'-The mid-week prayer meet
ing will be held Wednesday even
ing at 7.3O o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
ASBURY Nj. E. CHURCH NOTES
Rev. John L. Johnson, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week

The program of service at As
bury Church Sunday morning will
begin at ten o'clock when all the
departments of the church school
will assemble for worship and class
study. Every officer, teacher and
scholar should be present prompt
ly. The morning worship will be
conducted at eleven o'clock. The
Senior and Young Peoples Choirs
will present special musical selec-
tions and the pastor will have for
his sermon subject THE Mighty
Conqueror." The Junior Choir
will be on vacation until Septem-
Der as is its custom. At 7.30, our
evening worship will be held; old
hymns of the church will be sung
with special numbers by the Sen
ior choir. The subject for the mes
sage will be Finding the Way"
Wednesday evening, June goth, at
7.3O, the mid-week service of
praise and meditation will be held
and at its conclusion the Board of
Education of the Church School
will be held. Every officer and
teacher is urged to be present.
Thursday, June 21st, the school
will go on it's annual picnic to Bet
terton, Maryland. School buses
have been chartered and transpor-
tation will be furnished all parents
and children who do not have a
way to go. Sunday morning at
the school session the teachers will
distribute to all scholars refresh
ment tickets to be used at their
pleasure on that day. The Caval-
cade will leave the church at ten
o'clock. 1t is expected that the
largest group of parents, children
and friends that has ever gone out
from the church will go on this
CONTINUED on Page Fve)
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
STATE G. P. TO
MEET IN AUGUST
Date of August % Set For
Republican State Con-
ventiOn at Dover
ELECTION AUGUST 18th

Pledging wholehearted allegiance
to the Republican party and en-
dorsing the resolution adopted by
the Republican National Commit
tee, the Republican State Commit
tee met in Dover, Monday in the
Legislative Building and set the
date for the annual State Conven-
ton for August 20. The election
of delegates to the convention will
be held August 25. Following the
acceptance with regrets of the res
ignation of Frank V. DUPONT as
chairman of the State Committee
and Mrs. Ethel Bach Warner, as
vice-chairman, Harry v. Lyons,
also a vice-chairman, was selected
as acting chairman and he presid-
ed at the meeting Mrs. Lena R.
Messick read resolution COM
mending the work of Mr.. DUPONT
and Mrs. Warner and Albert Stet-
ser chairman of the New Castle
County Committee presented one
in which the designations were
also regretted and providing for
the remaining vice-chairman, Cap
tain Harry v. Lyons, be delegated
to act as chairman until the cleo
ton of a new State Committee at
the coming convention. Robert K.
Jones offered the resolution COM
mending Governor c. Douglass
Buck and Mrs. Julia H. Tallman,
National Committeeman and Ma
tional Committeewoman, respec-
lively, for their action last week in
casting Delaware's vote for Hen
ry P. Fletcher, of Pennsylvania, as
chairman of the National Repub-
lican Committee and rededicated
the members of the party in Della
ware to the principles of the or
ganization. The three resolutions
were adopted. Albert Stetser re-
signed one of his dual memberships
on the Republican State Commit
tee. He was elected a member of
the Republican State Committee
sometime ago, and is also a mem
her of the committee, by virtue of
his Craftsmanship of the New Cas-
tie County Republican Executive
Committee. He will retain his
membership on the committee
through his Craftsmanship of the
county executive committee. Wal
ter Bacon, chairman of the Repub-
lican First District Committee, was
named to fill the other vacancy on
the committee. Mrs. Mildred L.
Ward, of Wilmington, resigned her
membership on the committee and
Miss Elizabeth M. Bullock, vice
chairman of the Republican First
District Committe, was named in
her place. After the business of
the committe had been completed,
luncheon was served in the budget
room of the new Legislative Build
ing at which there were so men,
bers of the committee and guests
present. Short talks were given
by Governor Buck, Mrs. Tallman,
State Auditor ]. Henry Hazel and
Mr.. Walter Bacon.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
ROADSIDE QUALIFICATION
Prizes Again To Be Offered For
Most Attractive Looking Place

In order to eliminate signboards
and to generally beautify the high
ways of the State, the committee
for roadside Identification consist
ing of Mrs. Pierre S. dupont, Mrs.
Irenee DUPONT and Mrs. Henry B.
Thompson is again offering prizes
for the best kept and most attrac-
tive garden, gas station and road
side market on the State Highway
from st. Georges to Rehoboth.
Former Governor Robert P. Rob-
inson has been asked to act as
Judge in the competition and will
award the prizes the first week in
August.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
FRED BOWDLE TAKES BRIDE
houhg NAN OF Dover, Weds Miss
Ruth p. Lightbourne

In Christ Protestant Episcopal
! Church, Dover, at 11.3O o'clock
Friday morning, Miss Ruth p
Lightbourne, daughter of Mrs.
Priscilla Lightbourne, became the
bride of Frederick A. BowdIe. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fred Bowdle.
The Rev. Benjamin F. THOMPSON
officiated. The bride, who was
given in marriage by her brother.
Kirk Lightbourne, of Easton. Md.
wore white mousseline de sole
with accordion pleated ruffles.
short train and short, half veil of
brides illusion. She carried a
shower bouquet of white roses and
baby's breath. Her sister. Miss
Sara Lghtbourne was her only at
tendant. She wore yellow organ
die with green organdie hat, and
mltts and slippers in green, and
carried an old-fashioned bouquet
of yellow sweetheart roses and DEL
phinium. Clarence MacKelvie. of
West Chester, Pa, attended Mr.
Bowdle as best man. The ushers
We're his brothers, j. Clements
Bowdle, Andrew c. Bowdle and
Guy H. Bowdle. Following the
ceremony a luncheon and reception
was held at the home of the brides
aunt, Mrs. Clara Raymond.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
AllFY WELFARE HOME
s snfuobery and Trees Will
a@ed as Funds Permit

!. !, monthly meeting Of the
welfare Commission was held
I At the State Welfare
smyrna when reports of
H. 'ialsndent for May were
sas.., and routine business
j ma. Some of the inmates
kss,a' 'ns !. nave been employed in
kss.sI 'ae top soil which was
IA, s.ssl aa'lng the construction
49,. 4 : as a preliminary to
the grounds surround
! ,sr4st 4Uns' Planting Of flowers
/ = 's0sly, however, has been
\, Y = because Of the Iack of
! to,i. VlS OF the board
| ii rIs \ mat by Fall they will
: q ! ~ resume the landscaping,
n M ] WOnen's clubs Of the
| |aasss,.,a suggested contributions
fallsly : sna plants and it is
nsl h ~, sas' gifts Of this ma
III Fal. Tss iater on, possibly
kaissio, ine State Welfare
\ pss, aas for some time
Pads l.. i'r landscaping the
h sa,ss y ] lacking sufficient
a,tsissss 'ssn unable to accom-. accom-.
! p,,taL psalas. The grading Oa,,,, and
\ Sr tsa thus far has baeu u
~ inmates of the Homo me
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mrs. Elijah w. Stevens Dies at Her
Daughters, Mrs. Marion COverdale

Mrs. Josephine Stevens, widow of
Elijah w. Stevens, passed away at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Thomas H. Coverdale, about one
o'clock Tuesday morning from
complications. Mrs. Stevens had
been in poor health for several
months but had only been confined
to bed for the past week. Since
the death of her husband, about
ten years ago, Mrs. Stevens made
her home with her daughter, Mrs.
Coverdale. Her death removes a
good woman and one loved and
held in high esteem by all who knew
her. She was SO years of age and
the daughter of the late Benjamin
and Marion (Shain) DOnoho. She
was also a member of the Presby-
terian Church of this town. She
leaves to mourn her death, one
daughter, Mrs. Thomas H. Cover
dale of this town, one son, j. Ed
mund Stevens of Dover, one broth
er, Benjamin Donoho of Dover,
and one sister, Mrs. Robert Yarn
all of Rehoboth. Funeral services
will be held from the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Thomas H. Cover
dale, this afternoon, Thursday, at
2 o'clock, and interment will be
made at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Rev. James R. Galley, pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church, will oficiate.
Miss Mary Armstrong, Dead
Miss Mary Armstrong died quite
suddenly on Sunday morning at
her home near Tayior's Bridge
from heart attack. Miss Arm
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
HONOR MISS MARTHA GOOD
Secretary of Y. w. c. A. For IL
Years Presented With a Gift

At the final dinner meeting OF
the Business and Professional Wo-
mems Club, of Dover held at Re-
hoboth with 26 members present
a testimonial was given Miss Mar
tha Good, State Y. w. c. A. sec
retary, who is leaving Delaware
for a western State after II years
service. She was presented with a
beautiful silver sandwich tray by
Miss Marie Arts as a token of af-
fection and esteem. Officers for
the year were also elected at this
meeting as follows: President, Miss
Ida Paradee; vice-president, Miss
Dorothy Rogers; secretary, Miss
Fanny Marvel; treasurer, Miss
Clarissa Miller.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
FORMER SMYRNA BOY WEDS
Neil Boulanger, Who Graduated
From s. III. s.. Weds Newport Girl

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph B. Dougher-
ty, of Newport, announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Paul
inc A. Dougherty, to Neil Boulang-
er, of Newport, formerly of Smyr-
ma. The wedding took place on
Tuesday evening of last week at
the rectory of st. Elizabeth's r. c.
Church, the Rev. William Temple
officiating. The bride had as her
only attendant, her cousin, Miss
Katherine MCGOWAN, of Philadel-
phia. Paul Donovan, of Whining
ton, formerly of Smyrna, was best
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Boulanger will
make their home in Wilmington
Mr.. Boulanger is a graduate of the
Smyrna High School of the class
of 1927.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
t 1884 Class Night Exercises

\ 1884 Class Night Exercises
Caa night, Wednesday, the
nl auditorium was well filled
nslds and relatives of the
sg well as the student body
q school to witness the pre-
aln Of the Class Night pro-
BY the Graduating Class.
Sage was beautifully decorat-
Ha flowers, tea rose, the class
X md black and white, the
@lors, being in evidence. The
P@ was as follows: Music,
Sh00l Band; Introduction of
q 1884, Ethel Belle Streets.
al; Song, Class; History of
4 1854, written by Evelyn
wmnnued on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
Lake Como Water Report Is False

The report around Smyrna that
water from Lake Como had been
sent away and the analysis showed
typhoid germs is false. The
water has not even been sent away
for analysis yet but will some time
in the near future.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
Lightning Strikes Lewis Residenc,

During the electric storm on
Tuesday afternoon lightning struck
the chimney at the residence of
Captain Joshua M. Lewis and fam
lily. With the exception of knock
ing the bricks off one side of it
and causing shock, there was no
material damage done.
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
i'cHrERs RECESS

4 s's fs1'os,sss Meeting Next Tues
sars T'ns ns Their Picnic
sors d,sbss daughters last meet
WI b e'iil'sasaing l I'D for the sum
sppsr o. . ,ss sas nature Of a pic
s'aess. Tss ae lawn at Mrs. L.
- At t. s.ss business : meeting a:
ss#s a.a ,sta. Members may
been the custom. ans'
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14
lE
|aIGYRNA HIGH
!, 1924 Of Smyrna High
III 70 Receive Their Di-
~, Tomorr Ow Night
l. WEEK EXERCISES

!. class Of 1924 Of the
l., High school are receiving ths
! mention this week II, u IL the
.~- major events, culminat-
s--oU' y, Friday night, with
lnsncement 'l.,,r Exercises to De
tss High School Auditor
D. - exercises as arranged by
..+sn5spt : of Schools, 2 ".
,,,,rtr, began Sunday morn
= tbe Baccalaureate sermon
.',.5 ~ by Rev. James R. Galley
4, ! he Presbyterian Church
arrcb was beautifully decor :
1, Tts cut flowers and potted
1, The graduating class OF
n,nbsrs, the members Of the
In and Board of Education
Cd into the church and occu-
he front pews Of the church
/ snjors all wore cap and gown
made an impression as they
two by two down the aisle
I r,tor Rev. Mr.. Galley, gave
r scholarly sermon on the
Vi The Morning Question"
In the first baccalaureate ser
that Mr.. Galley had ever
k,bsd, having in recent years
\ raduated from the Univers-
| A Delaware and later from the
kstan Theological Seminary.
! n alive to his subject and
y he class some good and help
! ,iVce Of which they can well
! note and emulate. Mr.. Ed
II Eerhart sang a solo. The
k sa as follows:
lE OF PUPIL COURSE
I r;,r;rio Roe Valedictnrian
Smyrna times., 1934-06-14

Academic
ns Salter. Salutatorian, Vocational
\. Wallace, Honorable Mention,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-14

The regular meeting of the Theat-
rical Stage Employees and Moving
Picture Machine Operators Union No.
1876, held in the labor temple, was at
tended by about 100 per cent of the
membership. The big feature of the
election was the annual election of
officers. While no change was con-
temp!ated, all members seemed anx-
ious to be present and register their
faith and confidence in their officers.
All old officers were reelected. They
are:
President, Ike Jarrett; vice presi-
dent, Eugene Stempfy; recording sec
retary, John Janser; treasurer, Rob-
ert Wentz; trustees, George Schuler
and Tom C. Smith; business agent for
stage employees, Neil Johnson; bust
ness agent for movie operators, Rob-
ert Wentz.
For several years the union has re-
elected it's old officers, and this is to
be looked upon as quite compliment
on the part of the officials. Some of
the officers have served many, many
years, especially SO John Janser, as
recording secretary.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-14

city. who are waging fight against
the Union restaurant, located at 52
South Third street, opposite the state
house. The same was received and
turned over to Charles Lake.
A communication from the federal
housing administration was turned
over to the Building Trades Council
A communication was received from
the Public Health League in which
Christmas seals were enclosed. On
motion $500 worth were purchased.
A communication from the A. F. of
L. regarding the National Congress
for Unemployment and Social Insur-
ance. This organization is in no way
connected with the A. F. of L. Same
received and filed.
A letter was read from Matthew
Woll, secretary of the national COM
mittee birthday ball for the presi-
dent. The letter as read was received
and to let it be known that the CEN
trail body will cooperate.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-14
TOY MISSION
BUSY PLACE

With all the rush and hubbub OF
business that the Christmas holidays
bring on everywhere, there is no bus
ier place in Hamilton these days than
the headquarters Of the Toy Mission
at 236 Court street. The place is now
a regular Santa Claus workshop
where old and used toys are being
rebuilt and painted to look just like
new. The stock is gradually increas-
ing to being one of the largest in the
city.
The good people of Hamilton are
responding to the appeal of the WON
ems committee, of which Mrs. Robert
Fisher s chairman, for toys, old and
new, so that no child in Hamilton will
have cause for losing faith in the long
promised visit of Santa Claus.
Persons having toys which they are
willing to contribute to this great
cause are requested to call the head
quarters by telephone and collection
of same Will be made at the homes.