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Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
SMYRNA HIGH
SCHOOL NEWS
Schools Will Close for Xmas
Vacation Tomorrow, to
Open Wednesday, Jan. 2
OTHER SCHOOL NOTES

Christmas vacation in our local
schools will begin on Friday, De-
cember 21st, and end on Wednes-
day, January End, pupils returning
to school on the 3rd Various
rooms and departments have been
appropriately decorated wi b
Christmas trees and wreaths A
special effort has been made in the
high school library where an I'M
usually large tree has been decor
ated. On Friday time will be set
apart for appropriate exercises in
various class rooms.-The banking
results for last week were: num-
ber of pupils in attendance, 1853;
number of depositors, Sc; amount
deposited for day, S28.40; amount
deposited to date this year, S3S2.-
S3.-The local high school has
again been invited TO participate in
the Gorgas Memorial Institute es-
say contest. The subject of the
SOuICSI LllS yCll - 1oi gas OO1i-
troll of Transmissible and Other
Preventable Diseases. Last year
eighteen thousand five hundred
manuscripts were submitted by
students from the forty-six states
and District of Columbia. Denny
Slaughter took first place in the
State of Delaware in last years
contest. This work will be carried
on under the supervision of Miss
Rogers and the science depart
ment.-The Smyrna Public Schools
first Honor Roll for scholarship
was announced The first Honor
Standing" is granted only to those
pupils who have, for that grade
period, all "A's" representing their
scholastic attainments in all sub
jects, providing however, that not
more than one grade in one sub
ject may drop to a "B'' for that
same grade period. Due to the
greater number of subjects in
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
SMYRNA 10Th
CENTURY CLUB
Mrs. Mary B. Evans Gives a
Review of Beverly Nichols
s'Thatched Roof"
MISS ]. EASTON ASSISTS

Friday afternoon there was a
goodly turnout Of members of the
Smyrna Twentieth Century Club
of which organization Miss Laura
Bell is president. Despite the
busy time when most women are
busy planning for Christmas, the
program afforded a pleasant relief
from such activities and gave all
something to think about. Miss
Mary B. Evans gave a most inter-
esting and instructive review of
'sThe Thatched Roof" by Beverly
Nichols. Miss Jean Easton inter-
spersed the book with two lovely
selections from Chopin. Opportun-
ity was given to see the very
unique collection Of dolls display
ed. Dolls from the early 10Th cen
tury to the present Gay were in
evidence and gave touch of
Christmas that was interesting
and profitable. There will be no
meeting next Friday. The follow
ing Friday, December 28th, there
will be a Christmas party for chill
dren of club members under 10
years of age. Anyone desiring to
invite an older child may do so by
providing for the entertainment of
same.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
KENT FARMER
IS FOUND DEAD
His Body Was Buried in
Chicken House on Farm
Near FELTON,
MURDERER CONFESSES

D. ]. Pierre, aged So, Kent
County poultry farmer residing on
a farm between FELTON, and Viola,
was found dead buried in chick
en- house oMnday night with his
head crushed. Deputy Attorney
General w. J. Storey, State Detec-
tive D. D. Wharton and members
of the State Police, apprehended j.
C. Morgan, So years old, former
employe of Pierre, who after sew
eral hours of grilling, broke down
and confessed. Pierre had been
missed since Saturday. Morgan,
after admitting the killing, said
Pierre was standing with his back
turned near the door of his home
and he struck him with an iron
bar After Pierre fell he struck
him four more times. He kept the
body in the house until Saturday
midnight when he wrapped bags
around his head and tied the feet
together and carried the body to
the chicken house where he dug a
grave foot deep and placed the
body in it. He illustrated to De
tective Wharton just how he had
struck his victim and then added
Let me die in the electric chair
I don't want to live any longer" "
The crime was discovered Monday
after Morgan had told several dif-
ferent stories to residents of F'e!-
ton who asked about Pierre's
whereabouts. The motive for the
crime, as worked out by the au-
thorities, was that Morgan wanted
to acquire the farm and had made
overtures to Pierre to purchase it.
He was without the money e
make the deal and the police be-
lieve that he then determined to
Continued on Page Fourl
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
GRANTLAND RESIGNS OFFICE
Tenders His Resignation As Secre-
tary of State-W. ID. Smith Named

Secretary of State Charles H.
Grantland Thursday rendered his.
resignation from that Office to Gov
ernor Buck. The resignation is ef-
fective at the pleasure Of the Gov
ernor. The latter has designated
Walter Dent Smith, head of the
State Safety Council and a prom
inent Republican, as Mr.. Grant
lands successor, the appointment
to be officially made shortly. Sec
retary Grantland retires after
making one of the most able Of
icials ever to hold that office. He
was appointed Secretary of State
by Governor Buck VIXEN he assum-
ed office in January, 1929, and pre-
viously had served as Secretary of
State under then Governor Robert
P. Robinson from March s, 1927,
after having served as assistant
secretary of State from January
%, 1927.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
PICK HEADS OF
BOTH HOUSES
Members Elect of Legislature
at Col. Mitchell Lunch
con, Monday, at Dover
GOVERNOR GIVES TALK

A luncneon to the Republican
members-elect of the Delaware
Legislature which will control both
Houses, when the assembly meets
January 1st, next, and the select
ing of the president protein of the
Senate and the Speaker of the
House, marked day of interest
Monday when COL Edmund Mitch
ell, chairman of the Republican
State Committee, entertained the
Republican group including Gov
ernor Buck and State officials. The
luncheon was held in the Budget
Room of the new Legislative Hall
at Dover. Governor Buck made
the chief address n which he show
ed state finances, relief and bal
ancing the budget. After the
luncheon the majority members of
the Senate held a caucus and nomi-
mated Levi L. Maloney, of Town
send, for the Office of president pro
tenn of the Senate. He will be
elected at the organization of the
Legislature on January 1. At the
same time the Republican mem
bers of the House held a caucus
and nominated Captain Harry V.
Lyons of Lewes, for speaker of the
House. His election will be held
after the House is
called to order on New Years Day
of these two candi-
dates, it was explained after the
does not mean that the
caucus of the majority members of
both houses will not be held on the
night of Monday, December 81.
There is a list of attaches to be
Continued on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
SNEAK THIEF
AT BLACKBIRD
Enters Home of Royden Caulk
and Steals S146 From
Riley Watson
ALSO GETS SOME CHANGE

A bold robbery was perpetrated
at Blackbird Friday night when a
sneak thief entered the bedroom
of Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Riley Watson,
living with Mrs. Watson's father
Royden Caulk, and stole Mr.. Wat
sons wallet containing $146, and
Mrs. Watson's pocket book con-
tanning all the change she had.
Riley Watson is Blackbird agent
and collector for the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company and had
been out that day collecting his
weekly debit for the company. He
and his wife retired early and
sometime during the night, the
sneak thief entered his bedroom
and worked so quietly that he was
able to take from Mr. Watson's
coat pocket the wallet and from
Mrs. Watson's dresser, the pocket
book, unnoticed. 1t is presumed
he got out on the roof and slid
down one of the posts of the store
porch and made his escape. The
porch window had been raised for
his exit. The robbery was not dis
covered until the next morning.
The thief, who probably was a
local man, was acquainted with
the fact that Mr.. Watson had
made some collections as well
as being acquainted with the
layout of the Caulk home. Mrs.
Watson's pocketbook was found
along the road, later in the
morning with everything intact
except her money. Mr.. Wat
son had in his wallet, besides the
S146, his drivers license and other
papers. The case was reported to
police authorities as well as the
Insurance Company but no clue
has been sufficient to make the
apprehension of The guilty party
possible Mr. Watson, it is said,
has made good the money to the
Insurance Company, the loss fall
ing heavily on him, especially at
this Christmas season when he SO
much needs it. There is much
indignation among his Blaekbird
friends over the affair.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20

great choruses Of international
fame. His own song book, Songs
of Glory" will be used. He will
arrive in Smyrna January 10th, to
begin the work Of organizing and
rehearsing the great choir of one
hundred and twenty-five voices.
All adult persons who sing are in
vited to join this great chorus; if
you will become a member will you
see or call one of the following
persons: Mrs Marion Coverdale,
Mrs. Frank Hynson, Mrs. John L.
Johnson, Mrs. Ethel Magill, Mrs.
Mary Westfall, w. w. Hynson, L.
M. Price, w. Townsend Jefferson.
The book to be used can be secur-
ed from Mr.. Frank Hynson.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
ROTARY HEARS
AN ABLE TALK
Russell E. Wilson of Dover,
Kent County Agent, Ex-
plains the AAA
VALUE OF PRODUCTION

Mr.. Russell E. Wilson, represent
ative of the Agriculture Adjust
ment Administration was the guest
speaker at the Smyrna Rotary
Club last Thursday evening. Mr..
Wilson has been interested in the
agriculture extension service for
many years. Delaware has been
associated with this service since
1914. The three main plans now
under consideration by the Agri-
culture Adjustment Administra-
tion are International, National
and intermediate. The business of
the administration is to teach
value of farm production. Plans
are now under way for considera-
ton of the dispensing with the
crop production in the United
States. Contract systems were
explained. Delaware has only
three contracts to observe, namely,
Corn, Wheat and Hogs. S13, 500
has been distributed to Delaware
farmers on hog contracts, while
s65,OOO may be distributed on
wheat contracts. The contract
system expires with the year 1885.
Federal loans on mortgages, crops,
etc., were given in detail by the
speaker and while many have been
helped by the loan, the government
feels that many more should avail
themselves of the opportunity.
Warner w. Price responded to Mr..
Wilson's address. William Wroten
of Clayton, joined the membership
OF the club. President Hall deliv-
cred the Rotary charge to him, and
received a warm welcome from his
fellow Rotarians. Visiting Rotar-
1ans: L. l.. Layton, Jr., F. c. Ban
croft, Russell Wilson of the Dover
Club. r. w. Comegys. M. d.,
guest Of r. w. Slaughter, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
STATE DAIRYMEN TO MEET
Will Hold First of Series of Meet
ings at Wolf Hall, Newark

The Delaware Dairymen's Asso-
ciation will hold a meeting in Wolf
Hall, Newark, this evening, which
will be open to the public. George
Green, president of the association,
announces this as the first of a SER
les of monthly meetings to be held
in various parts of the State dur
ing the winter. The following
speakers will address the meeting:
w. L. Richards, manager of Clover
Dairy, will discuss current prob
lens of interest to both producer
and dealer; r. G. Beckett, of the
State Board of Health, will explain
1.-The relation of the State sanitary
regulations to the Dairyman."
Speakers have been secured for
subsequent meetings. The time and
places of these meetings to be an
nounced later.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
Farm Fire Near Greenspring

On Friday night, December IA,
the farm of Creadick Ennis, near
Greenspring, tenanted by William
Pyreck, was burned, destroying
most of the building and the furn-
iture. The loss amounting to
$1,000 or more, is partly covered
by insurance. Smyrna and Clay
ton Fire Companies responded to
the alarm and did good work.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
udIos POST NEWS
-lson Post Talk of
: New Ambulance

~nson Post Talk of
= New Ambulance
q !. Harrison Post of
Legion, is planning
aar ambulance, which
service for eight and
Ms with new equip
present. machine is
aIs for short runs, but
A0le in times Of en-
a following commit
rs Appointed by Com
y . solicit for funds:
ss Jr, E. P. vogel
post went on record !
V adoption of y .
,asai ) by the State Of
: Instructed the Com
ss.. sa.aaanicate with the
! ]. q the State and
s,sa. = vas made to the
s'sls ~, Of Smyrna. This
y ssd IN their welfare
pa. past several years
! us'nlshed a Christ
ae.,, Y erected at the
a,...i.n n Smyrna. A
u. poo. Of s. Cread-
~ s'e : and Tom Lamb
sss...n : make the neces-
'a's and secure a
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
MISS PAULINE PRYOR TO WED
Her Engagement to Winfield X.

Her Engagement to Winfield X.
Hopper, of New Jersey, Announced
Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Pryor of
near Delaney's, west of Clayton,
announces the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Pauline Pryor to
Mr.. Winfield Ketchem Hopper, son
of Mrs. E. G. Milbury and the late
Edmund Hopper of Ridgewood, N
J. Miss Pryor is a graduate of
the Smyrna High School and OF
the University of Delaware. She
holds a position as teacher in the
Cleveland School, Englewood, NJ
No date has been set for the we'd
ding.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
Chimney Fire at Clayton

Early Monday morning the Clay
ton Firemen were called out to ex-
tinguish a slight chimney fire at
the home of o. f. Thompson.
Very little damage was done. The
Clayton Fire Company responded
and prevented a confiagration.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
BIG CHOIR FOR
BILLY SUNDAY
Harry D.Clark, Famous Lead
er, to Arrive in Smyrna
January 10th
TO ORGANIZE 125 VOICES

Mr.. Harry D. Clark, member of
the Billy Sunday party will di-
rect the big chorus choir during
the Evangehstic Campaign to be
held in Asbury M. E. Church from
January 20th, to February 3rd, in
which all the churches of the town
are cooperating. Mr.. Clark is a
song writer, soloist and director of
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20

Hoffecker Farm Near Smyrna Sold
The farm known as the home
farm of the late John H. Hoffecker
on the Leipsic road near Smyrna
has been sold by the Estate to Viii
liam A. Dulin, the tenant, at pri-
vate terms. Last August the Hof-
fecker farm on Millington Road,
near Clayton, was sold to Edward
j. Ennis, the tenant.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20

Dr.Johnson ON Home Mission Board
Rev. DR.. j. L. Johnson, pastor of
Asbury, has been named chairman
of Board of Home Missions of Will
mington M. E. Conference to sue
ceed the late Walter o. Hoffecker
of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
FglMAS AT
CHURCHES
/, Presbyterian and
4, church Prepare
|pdr Programs
At ASBURY

in AsDury go2ntina on tne
IN b IN cOnlmemoratlon
i the worlds Saviour :
ss the several depart
n church school wlll VI
,,'ilsr session and the
'.ss0u will be studied
81 carols sung with the
u lifts, the decorations
s,atiful and every mem !,
! sesOOl will be expected
.st At the hour for
'nship a most delightful
~aralr will be given The
y, viii sing, Glory To
] Highest" (stults)' and
IN sang. (Williams)
psOule's Choir will pre-
Boly Night, (Adams) ;
,r.r choir will sing The
MI, (Meredith)- Inc
In have for his subject
y, Announcement. At
sqorth League will con-
Light service. Ruth
ri bs in charge ano II Il
| b have every member
I. part. The Christmas
WI be studied and carols
In will be special music
b At he hour for even
IL 7.sO, the large chorus
sng the beautiful choral
The Promised Child" by
Is. Cuvardale will be at
\ and direct the singers.
as will be sung in two
! first having to do with
!, ncsrning his coming
@und part will be the
|. rejoicing of Angels and
ass Of lis coming. 1t
llstiTe hour and all lovers
vii be delighted with its
b. Christmas Day morn
xplers will meet at the
rl o'clock, all persons
gan invited to join them,
kEzting the homes of the
d ui snut-ins will return
a-a for a service at six
II members and friends
-ca are invited to join in
Ftd hour Of worship.
asning, December Both,
pms lesson will be the
aErated with fifty beau
rs by Hoffman, portray
1uy Of the aNtivity and
HA These pictures are
y Underwoods and are
sautiful every given.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
IT. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, An
nnunceS Services For the Week

nounces Services For the Week
st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, announces the following SER
vices: Sunday next, the fourth in
Advent, 7.30 q. m, celebration Of
the Holy Communion; 10 a. m, a
Christmas carol service for the
children and the teachers of the
Church School, Mrs. Olive Shall
cross at the organ; II a. m, morn
ing prayer and sermon. Monday,
11.30 p. M, the midnight Christ
ma Eve service. This program is
given in connection with the article
on Christmas at the Churches"
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
I Presbyterian Church

sSAiehii Nfiiul Cii
Christmas program is
rnged with Christmas
be choir to be rendered
ny Presbyterian Church
Rev. James r. Galley,
ny ask that all come
: The House of God to
aa birta Of His Son,
x There will be no
s' : meeting Sunday
H morning service sun
@aSt Of Christmas mu-
sn0n by the pastor.
ua'ed on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Elijah Gardner, Well Known Re
tired Muskrat Trapper, Passes

Elijah Gardner, aged 54, who
had been suffering from a 1eaky
heart for several months, died at
his home in west Smyrna on Mon
day. Mr.. Gardner, with his broth
ers in recent years, was engaged
in the trapping industry and Mr..
Elijah Gardner was considered one
of the best along the Delaware
Bay shore. He was a bachelor and
made his home with his brother
George. Frugal and industrious,
he was able to retire and lived a
quiet life, was a good citizen and
esteemed by his friends. He is
survived by three brothers, George,
Harvey and William, of Smyrna,
and two sisters, Mrs Elizabeth
Shilling, of Philadelphia, and Mrs.
Carey Collins, Of Wilmington.
Funeral services will be held at the
home Of his brother, George, this
Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Interment will be in Townsend
cemetery.
Stewart L.Beck of Near Port Penn
Stewart L. Beck, a farmer, aged
63, who resided between Delaware
City and Port Penn all his life, and
who died at his home after an ill
ness Of sixteen months from a
complication of diseases, was bur-
led Sunday of last week at Della
ware City. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Sarah A. Beck; one
daughter, Miss Louise Beck, of
Media, Pa; three sons, Leslie Beck
of Drexel Hill, aP; Allen S. Beck,
of Delaware City; Preston K.Beck,
of Wilmington, and one sister, Mrs.
Sadie Kemp, of La Plata, Md. The
deceased was an official of Eben-
ezer M. E. Church, Delaware City.
He was lifelong Republican but
never held any political Office. He
served for many years as fence
viewer for Red Lion Hundred, and
also county road supervisor at one
time
Albert Kumple, Banker, Port Penn
Albert Kumpel, banker, farmer
and merchant, and for years a
prominent resident of Port Penn,
died Sunday, aged sc. He was
born in Odessa but moved to Port
Penn years ago. He is survived
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
w. w. PRICE HEADS GROUP
Reelected President of neImarva
Peninsula Fertilizer Association


Peninsula Fertilizer Association
Expressing the belief improved
conditions will greet the farmer on
the Delaware Maryland Virginia
peninsula with the coming year,
members of the Peninsula Fertiliz-
er Association gathered at Sails
bury, Nd, Monday, to iron out
some features of their code of fair
competition and elect officers for
the ensuing year. The officers re-
elected were: President, Warner w.
Price, Smyrna; vice president,
Scott Purse, Seaford; secretary,
Benjamin Truitt, Snow Hill, Md;
treasurer, Enos Valiant, Cam
bridge, Md.
Smyrna times., 1934-12-20
. DvcKlsG SPORT

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T. yss rny,na Landing
(ti.'' Good Bags
lss's'yy Jones, all lana a.
1t went on a
Nd. week and brought
EA l,a.. snd one goose.
u''d nine ducks. an'
The Washington times., 1934-05-31
AVERAGE CRUDE:
A@- '7st
OUTPUT OFF !: !: !: !:
w eHR,

Daily average production Of
crude oil in United States in week.
ended May 26 totaled 2.526,664
barrels, a decrease of 38,290 bar"
rels from the preceding week. ac1.
cording to the Oil and Gas jour-
nal '@
In the corresponding week last.
year crude oil production averaged
2,S07 ,0S2 barrels daily so that OUT"
put in the week just ended was
2s0, ,418 barrels, below, w..
Production in all the major, oNs
producing States was down duringa
the week. In Oklahoma output
was off 1850 barrels to 511,05S,,
barrels daily, while in East Texsks
yield dropped 5,015 barrels to 51Ota
260 barrels daily. In California
production was off $4,000 barrelsa
to 4Sl 900 barrels daily. Yield for
Texas dropped 10,652 barrels to-
1,O69 ,219 barrels daily. ~
Largest increase was in Kansas,
where production was up 4.1S5
barrels to 1872, 900 barrels daily.
The Washington times., 1934-05-31
GRAVEST.LAB0R
:. CRISIS SEEN:
NEAR HEAD
BY LESLIE GOULD

NEW YORK, May 81 Q.N.S0. Z.
The court decision in the Weir
ton Steel case, a setback for the
NRA and the unions, Is bring
ing to q head the gravest labor
crisis in the country's history.
It is learned that the great
industries adhering to the open
shop and company union prin-
ciple are preparing for a finish
fight for what they consider
their rights.
These industries are: ID steel,
(2) automottve, go public util-
tiles.
What the outcome will be no
one will forecast, but the pros
poets for the summer from in
formation in Wall Street is for
a period Of great strikes and
general labor unrest.
Only Hope
The only hope for preventing
paralyzing nationwide strike
in these industries is said to lie
with the Government and the
stand it takes, and the form the
Wagner labor bill finally takes.
Business men are not putting
much confidence in this, pointing
to the length of time the Weirton
case has dragged and the early
failure of the NRA to "crack
down" there, and also in the Ford
dispute.
On top of this Is the failure Of
the Government to bring peace in
the automotive industry, that has
been subject to series Of small
strikes and serious labor riots for
many months, and this has been
despite intervention Of the Presi-
dent.
Unknown Element
The Wagner bill is the unknown
element in the situation. Business
does not want it in any form, and
believed it had successfully side
tracked it. Then along came the
Toledo riots at the Electric Auto
Lite plant, and now it looks like
the bill will go through.
Largely on account of this bill,
industry has been endeavoring to
delay a showdown with organized
labor on the company union and
the open shop until after Congress
goes home. That is why industry
regards the Toledo riots as particu,
larly unfortunate at this time.
The Washington times., 1934-05-31
BAYER. LOWERS
ASPIRIN PRICES

The Bayer Company, Inc, larg-
est unit of Sterling Products, Inc,
will reduce prices of aspirin tab.
let's, effective to the public July
l, 1884. The trade has been
given 80 days notice Of the re.
duction and will be billed at the
new prices starting June /.
New consumer prices will be
advertised at is cents for IL, 25
cents for "a, and rs cents for
100 tablets, with Suggested mini
mum resale prices Of IL cents,
10 cents and SO cents, reSpec-
lively.
The company has also adopted
plans under which it, reserves
its right" to refuse to sell its
merchandise to those who. deal
in its goods in a way which the
company believes to be damaging
to its brands. its business and its
customers. This is, in effect, the
refusal-to-sell policy which has
been gathering increased strength
in the drug trade. The suggested
minimum resale prices are based
on 81 per cent under the full
advertised prices.