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Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
WOULD EXTEND
SCHOOL TERMS
Provisions of Revised Code
Increases School Year From
160 to $50 Days
SOLONS TO MAKE STUDY

The proposed revised code of all
the school laws have been submit
ted to members of the Legislature
for their study. DR.. Harry V. Hol-
loway, State superintendent of
public instruction, and secretary of
the State Board of Education, has
asked the members whether they
think it should be submitted at the
current session. The revision of
the school laws was prepared two
years ago but was withheld be-
cause of the conditions existing in
the Legislature at that time. The
State board has authorized DIR.
Holloway to submit the proposed
code at this session if it is deem
ed advisable. One of the proposed
changes would make it compulsory
upon parents or guardians to see
that all children attended the pub
lie schools while they are open.
Under the law as it now stands
parents may send their children to
school up to 120 days or only about
six months of the year and then
permit them to remain away for
the balance of the session. An
other proposed change would in
crease the school year from 100
days to $50 days and would give
to the State Board of Education
the authority to say when the
schools should open and close. The
present law gives this authority to
the school boards with the result
that the opening and closing dates
sometimes are different in the var
lous districts. Still another pro-
posal is that the State Board of
Education be given the right to
purchase coal for the various
school districts. These purchases
are now made by the local boards.
1t Is estimated considerable money
could be saved by buying fuel in
larger quantities and distributing
1t to the districts.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
MENTION ROADS
ABOUT SMYRNA
Chief Engineer Mack, In His
Highway Report, Recon-
mendS Number
GALLEY" ROAD IS ONE

The stretch of road from Smyr-
ma Landing to Rothwell's Cross
Roads, a distance of 18O miles,
Blackiston's to Delaney's, 3.33
miles; Clayton to Underwood's
Corner, a distance OF 705 miles
(known as the Middle Alley Road)I
the road from Friendship Church,
a distance of 2.10 miles, are among
those in Kent County; and Pine
Tree to MAYORS Corner to Tay-
lor's Bridge-Odessa road, miles;
Blackbird-C -Conaway's Corner, $50
miles; Townsend to St.Anne's Lev
els, 4.50 miles, are among those in
lower New Castle County recon-
mended for improvement by w w.
Mack, chief highway engineer, in
his annual report to the State
Highway Department. All in all,
nearly 200 projects of varying
length, located in all parts of the
State are recommended by Chief
Engineer Mack for attention dur
ing the present year. The biggest
items include the completion of
the dual highway from State Road
to the Maryland State line, near
Elkton, part of which is completed;
the Northeast boulevard, from
Holly Oak to Claymont, and the
proposed dual road from Prices
Corner to Fourth street, Whining
ton, extended. During last year,
97.16 miles of new roadways, of all
types, emitting the dual highways
and the widening of existing roads,
were completed by the State and
the present State system of high
ways now consists of 1895 miles,
the report discloses. The total of
highway and road construction
during the twelve months ending
November 80, 1884, amounted to
$2,774 ,304.94 and the cost of main
tenance during the same period
amounted to S429, ,510.78, the re-
port states. The State highway
system at the close of 1884 con-
sisted of approximately one-third
of the entire road mileage of State.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
MARRIAGE AND
DIVORCE BILLS
Their Introduction at This
Session of Legislature AL
ready ArOusing Comment
'GRETNA GREEN RENO

Two bills to be introduced in the
Delaware Legislature are already
arousing comment and criticism.
One of these measures would make
it possible for anyone to be mar
ried as soon as they purchase their
marriage license. Under the pres
ent law a couple has to wait three
days after getting their license be-
fore they can wed. This bill. if
passed, would convert the State
into a Gretna Green and it is be-
lieved would take from Elkton, Nd,
much of the business that town
now does in the way of marrying
couples. This, it is pointed out,
would be true especially in view of
the present efforts in the Mary
land Legislature to rescind the
quick marriage laws which make
it possible for eloping couples to
be married Immediately in that
State. The proposed divorce bill
will be even more liberal than the
one which was introduced at the
last session of the Legislature and
which attracted national attention.
The measure passed the House but
was defeated in the Senate. The
new bill would outdo Reno, Ne
vada, for it will provide that any
one may apply for a divorce upon
ten-day residence in the State. I'm
der the Reno law an applicant
must reside in Nevada go days.
The bill offered here two years ago,
would have required 30-day resi-
dence here before applying for di-
vorce. The present law in Della
ware requires a two-year residence
here before it is possible to apply
for divorce. Such a law together
with the existing statute making
all divorce hearings secret would
it is estimated, bring thousands OF
men and women to Delaware every
year. With substantial fees set it
is believed this revenue together
with what applicants would Spend
while living here would materially
increase the funds coming into the
State. Revocation of all the an
cient and so-called blue laws
now on the statute books of the
State will be provided for in one
or more measures that are to be
prepared and introduced. This will
affect those acts which were pass
ed as far back as 1880 and which
are still in effect although none OF
them is ever enforced
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
REV. J. r. GALLEY
ROTARY
Gives An Address on "Ser-
vice" That Made Fine
Impression
SERVICE ABOVE SELF

The Rev. James R Galley, pastor
Of the First Presbyterian Church
of Smyrna, was the guest speaker
last Thursday evening at the
Smyrna Rotary Club. Mr.. Galley
selected the subject, Service. /"
Service was characterized in the
form of service for self and service
above self. Service above self was
the type Of service the speaker adj
vocated. To understand the needs
Of others and to properly serve
them was one of the many ways
of being of service to our fellow
man. The value of this type of
service brings rewards often great
er than the service rendered. The
Voice of Experience" was present
ed as one who does care for the
troubles of others and his render
ing of service above self. Mr..
Galley concluded his presentation
of Service" by saying that value
for service is afforded every Ro-
tartan. Mr.. v. Lay Phillips re-
sponded to Mr.. Gailey's address.
H. P. Hall, president of the club,
paid tribute to the memory of the
late John Tobin, past president of
the Middletown Rotary Club.
Guest: Rev. James r. Galley of
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
MRS. e. KEMP ENTERTAINS
Gives Turkey Dinner to New Of
ficers of Home Demonstration Club

The Home Demonstration Club
of Smyrna and vicinity, held their
January meeting at the home of
Mrs. Elwood Kemp near Smyrna
on Thursday last, January 18th. A.
turkey dinner was served the mem
bers and after this repast a busi-
mes meeting was held and the fob
lowing officers elected for the new
year: President, Mrs. Norman
Short; Vice-President, Mrs. Harry
G. Johnson; Secretary, Mrs. Ralph
Jefferson; Treasurer, Mrs. John w.
Vane; Food Chairman, Mrs. Char
les G. Handy; Health Chairman,
Mrs. Reginold DeFord. The sched-
ule of the monthly meetings for
the year were arranged. The
next meeting viii be held at the
nome of Mrs. Charles Pryor near
Clayton, on the twenty-first of
February, at one-thirty p. m.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
SUBMARINE BASE AT LEWES
Government Seeks 1900 Foot Water
Front-Up to Legislature

To provide a site on which the
government may build submarine
station at Lewes, bill has been
prepared and will be introduced in
the Legislature authorizing the
town to cede to the Federal gov
ernment the land necessary The
bill provides, however, that if the
government does not utilize the
ground for this purpose within a
specified number of years the title
shall revert to the town of Lewes,
the commissioners of which town
have the lease-hold control of pub
lie lands on the bay front. The
government formerly had a quar-
antine station at Lewes ON the bay
shore which has been removed but
it still holds the title to the land
on which it was situated. 1t now
seeks possession of an additional
tract with a 1.5OO foot water front
on which, according to a letter
from Secretary of War Dern to
Governor c. d. Buck, the govern
ment plans to build a base for un-
derseas defense for the bay and
river. Secretary Dern said the
project has already been approved.
The matter has been referred to the
town authorities who are willing
to cede the land required for the
project. The land Is said to be de-
sirable for water front Summer
cottages.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
MUST CARRY CAR INSURANCE
Measure Planned at Legislature to
Affect All Car Owners

Compulsory liability insurance
for all owners of automobiles in
the State will be sponsored in a
bill to be prepared and introduced
at this session of the Legislature.
Its sponsors have expressed the
belief that such a measure is es-
sential to insure greater safety on
the highways and also would be a
protection to life and property of
all those who travel in automo-
biles. A similar bill was proposed
two years ago but was never
adopted. 1t is expected it viii be
opposed by many auto owners due
to the expense of such insurance
but those who are favoring such
law have expressed the belief it
could be passed at the present ses-
sion.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
SEEK CHANGES
IN LIQUOR LAWS
Delaware Liquor Commission
Suggests a Liberalization of
Liquor Regulations
WOULD SELL ON SUNDAY

Liberalization of liquor regula-
tions in Delaware has been sug-
geSted by the Delaware Liquor
Commission in a report submitted
to Governor G. Douglass Buck.
/ The report also is to be transmit
ted to the General Assembly. 1t
recommends the selling of liquor,
wines and beer ON Sundays be-
tween IL O'Clock noon and 10 pm.
and recommends an extension in
the hours the liquor dispensers
may sell on week days. Under the
present law, retailers may not
open their sales until A. NJ and
must close at midnight. Whole
salers must close at 10 P. M. and
not reopen until A. M. The re-
port recommends that extension of
the opening hours be authorized
upon the payment of an additional
fee and that every retail dealer
would post the hours open and be
obliged to remain open during that
time. The report refers to the
bootlegging problem and cites that
with only one plant for the manu-
facture of liquor, one for beer and
none for the making of wine, con-
ditions are ideal for bootleggers.
It cites this as a reason for a more
liberal law in order to discourage
the manufacture and sale of Illicit |
liquor. The report also advises
abolishing the restrictions on ad-
vertising. According to the data
compiled by the commission on
revenues from July 1, 1894, to
january II, 1885, the receipts were
as follows: from license fees, S11O,-
Continued on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
SMYRNA 10Th
CENTURY CLUB
Novelty Luncheon Followed
By Program By the Treble
Clef of Wilmington
''MA" SUNDAY TO TALK

Following a novelty luncheon
Friday, which was enjoyed by all
the program for the day was in
charge of Mrs. George Carter
chairman of International Rela-
tions. Mrs William Q. Cook, State
Chairman of International Rela-
tions, was the speaker. Mrs. Cook
brought a most inspiring and help
full message of conditions existing
between the nations. About twen-
ty members of the Treble Clef" of
Washington Heights Club of Will
mington, gave a most delightful
program of music. Their program
was as follows: Recessional, De
Koren; Calm AS the Night" ("
Bohm; THE Two Clocks" Rogers
Violin Solos, by Mrs. Leroy Work,
accompanied by Evelyn Elliot Gull
yer; "Madrigal," Simonetti; Love
Song" Nevin; Love Song" Kreis-
Ter. Then another group of songs:
sleep Holy Babe" Matthews;
Bells of Noel" (Violin ObligatoD i,
Schloss; de San Mans Song"
Mckinney; "The Big Brown Bear" !"
Mary yucca The program this
Friday will be a Bushes and So
cial hour. Committee in charge:
Mrs. Lydia Armstrong, Mrs. Bessie
Donnelly, Mrs. George Robinson.
Each member is requested to bring
Current Event for Fridays pro-
gram. Mrs. Sunday, wife of Rev.
w. A. (Billy) Sunday, will address
the meeting.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
OPEN NEW SPAN ON SHORE

Bridge Across Morgnec Creek,
Near Chestertown, Aid to Traffic
The new State bridge across
Morgnec Creek, five miles north of
Chestertown, Md, has been COM
pleted and opened to traffic Sun
day. The span cost $4,000 and
engineers found it a difficult job
owing to soft mud which made it
hard to find a bottom for concrete
piling. The bridge now forms an
important link in a new highway
system, augmented by nine-foot
concrete roads, from the main
Eastern Shore trail into Delaware
and the DUPONT highway system
toward Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
.S VISIT SMYRNA
By Smyrna Grange
by Camden

By Smyrna Grange
by Camden
aalge had a large com
sday evening. Mem
aars from Milford, Do
i 0eswold and Camden
Philip Williams
as assistant steward
aaa Master, Harry c.
lns program opened
g the Grange. The
Dy Grange, at Eel
*sdlth, gave a talk on
aee IN Men as Grang-
act play entitled .fPa
vas given by Mr.. and
Mss Esther Cow
.saSell Mrs. Adams,
~ a piano solo. Talk
I,s 'Iss 0f Our Children"
~ NJ. Petry. Reading
s, Frank Rise, of
'sr 5 Of the executive
y ne State Grange,
larry c. johnson,
the Deputy of
ss,'a nd . Mrs. Hills, lee
srd Grange also had &
n program. A Soc social I
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mrs. Jennie A. Gearhart FAIRIES,
Widow of Alexander FAIRIES, Passes

Widow of Alexander FAIRIES, Passes
Mrs. Jennie A. FAIRIES, aged 49,
widow of Alexander FAIRIES of this
town, died Saturday at the home
of her son, Arthur L. Gearhart, at
the Bombay Hook Lighthouse
property on Saturday after a ling
ering illness She had been in
poor health for many months due
to the infrmities of years. She
was a good woman, lived an exem-
pliary Life, devoted to her children
and her church and will be greatly
missed. The deceased was married
twice, her first husband was John
S. Gearhart, who died in Smyrna
A years ago, leaving her with four
little boys. These she raised to
maturity with a mother love that
meant every sacrifice for their in
terest. They survive her as fol-
lows: Elbert @. Gearhart of Wash
ington, D. c.; Arthur L. Gearhart
of near Smyrna; John H. Gearhart
of Brooklyn, New York, and Wat
son S. Gearhart, also of Brooklyn.
Some years after the death of her
husband she married again, becom-
ing the wife of Alexander FAIRIES
of this town. He died several
years ago. Mrs. FAIRIES continued
her home on Frazier street until
her health became so impaired, she
gave up housekeeping and moved
in with her son, Arthur, down by
the Delaware Bay. Mrs. FAIRIES
was a member of Asbury M. E.
Church and when her health would
permit was a regular attendant
and a consistent member Funeral
services took place Monday after
noon from FAIRIES Chapel in charge
of the Rev. DIR. ]. L. Johnson, pas
tor of Asbury Church, and her re-
mains were inferred in Glenwood
Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
SVES CONFIRMED
= ). conducts Impressive
ksN reter's Church

kss. conducts Impressive
(,.s'' ss'' Peters Church
ss'ssation ~ greeted the
n y Os Cook, Bishop of
A.. ] Delaware, in st,
/, i. Sunday morn
y aaaa = Of seven for
"a saa presented py by
ae Rev. Freder;o;, y
~ Bishop Cook preach preachN
sssrnOn. St. peter,s
y, best under the d. !
a. = !. Leader, sing
ats.,. hymns and the 3
| 49, Seek Ye The
IN !. sang in a most
a.d.ssae sae very difficult
A.,ssa J ,oratorio, arm, n
4ss,,. BY julius Mac,
sss, IN the choir
flts.easss' ~, ". comegys slu1s
H. Cullen, Mr.. Jack ack
As.al y cuucifer and
\ j., sst ! Present was Of
a~pFsaave service
saue 'ne organist,
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
PLEAD GUILTY COURT, DOVER
Judge Harrington Imposes Sent
ences on Three Persons

Before Resident Judge w. w.
Harrington at Dover in plead
guilty" court, Earl E. Thomas who
pleaded guilty to an indictment of
larceny was given sentence of IS
months in Kent county Jail. Will
liam E. Hampton and Leroy G..
Gibson, both indicted for larceny
to which they entered pleas of
guilty were each given six
months imprisonment in Kent
county Jail. James M. Brown, in
dicted for an attempt to break and
enter dwelling was given a SEN
tence of 6 months in Kent county
Jail.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
]
|'sg RACING
= Senate To
1, states Share o.
h, Per c ent
|aE FOR MEETINGS

J. tie action Of the Sen +an
'4sT At the current ses.
,'sing the constitution
y he prohiDii itiOn agalns'
sorss races in this state
y, Van SAINT introduced
-, Monday afternoon 9
IL this form Of wager
En- Of pari-mutuel ma
'.+alizers and paving the
\ Establishment Of one
srs tracks in Delaware
! ddng o. races &c a. ~,
Il be permitted Tne
! nssd the Senate report,
I H0pse and passed that
It required but q ma
\, It's adoption was as
T. tae beginning. The bill
[md sections of the mea'
ii by the legislature two
4 providing for the crea,
lncing commission ano
[sthg Of the sport in this
A sIS fixes the taxes
\. Sste would collect al
Is This revenue, it is
\ would total between
! nd 100000 annually
] Van SAINT measure pro-
Il anyone conducting a
b aal pay to the Della
Commission a sum
na per cent Of the total
kg On a race through the
k.a machines, at any race
ksad. The racing COM
nld be empowered to
Submissions on the pari-
u tOtalizator pools for
xs.ing the race meet,
ngeVer, that in no event
|saee track licensed under
aaIl said commissions
A 70 the amount payable
lsaEare Racing Commis-
f@h pools, for the use of
I'd Delaware, exceed six
ID the total contributions
r-nutuel or totalizator
aEtsd or made upon any
b Aal specifies that any
a license to conduct a
Tor any calendar year
Elies Of $4,000 to the
md in addition anyone
ia tie granting of speci-
1ng which racing may
I'd during any calendar
ny $4,000 to the COM
as time Of such appli-
Nthange is made in the
a relative to the admis-
4'sd on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
WEDDING OF HARTLY GIRL
Miss Mary DAILY Becomes the Bride
of Lawrence Ennis of Wyominp

Miss Mary DAILY, daughter of
Mrs. Mary Daily and the late Ed
ward c. Daily of HartIy, and Law
renee Ennis, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Ennis, of Wyoming, were
married at Z o'clock Saturday even
ing at the home of the brides
mother. The bridal attendants
were Miss Florence Garvey of Will
mlngton, and w. Jennings Poore
of Hartly. The bride wore Alice
blue crepe and carried brides ros-
es. The brides maid wore bl,le
satin and carried pink roses. Fol-
lowing the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the brides
mother. They will reside in Hartly.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
SEN. MATTHEW'S ROAD BILL
An Act to Turn Over All Kent
County Roads to State for JJnkeen

Senator William E. Matthews
Jr., of Smyrna, Republican, has in
troduced bill which provides that
the State Highway Department
take over the control of all the
roads and highways in Kent coun-
ty, except those in Incorporated
towns. 1t further provides that
the Levy Court shall pay annually
to the highway department $50, 900
for the maintenance of these roads
and that the county tax rate shall
be set at a figure sufficient to meet
these annual payments.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Frederick Marx Bartop An
i'ounees services For Next Sunday
81 Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
TOR announces the following SER
vices: Sunday next, third after
Epiphany-7.30 a. m, celebration
OF the Holy Communion; 10 a. m.
Church School; IL a. m, morning
prayer and sermon, subject of the
sermon, Looking Back at Our
Failures and Ahead for Success -
Wednesday next, 7.3O D. M. short
service and address. Choir nnac-
tice to follow.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
Invite Billy Sunday to Legislature

Rep. H. G. White got a resolu-
ton through the House, Monday,
inviting Rev. w. A. (Billy) Sunday
to come down from Smyrna to a,d-
dress the body.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
A. l.. Leader To Gastonia. N. G.

"A. u. Leader To Gastonia, N. C.
A. l.. Leader, former manager of
the Dover Gas Light Co. of AS.
socia1eo U. q T.. System, who was
promoted 10 Reading, Pa, has been
transferred 70 The company's plant
ae 1Aseonla' N. C., and leaves
smyrna In ABOUT a week to take
charge.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-24
Death of Mrs. Lewis Jones

Mrs. Margaret V. Jones, aged Al
wife of Lewis Jones, a well known
farmer residing between Smyrna
and Leipsic, died Friday after a
lingering illness. Mrs. Jones was
a daughter of the late William H.
and Mollie (James) Dempsey and
was one of a large family of chill
dren. She married in early life
Lewis Jones, who survives her with
Continued on Page Five)
Evening star., 1935-09-20
This Changing World
Ambassador Dodd Suggests Better Food to Inn
prove International Relations-Fare at Geneva
Must Have Been Poor

not lose more than II Duce has al
present at stake.
It is needless to insist that nothing
in the world can turn Mussolini from
his determination Of taking Ethiopia
by force.
The suggested plan Of the Commit
tee of Five for reorganization OF
Ethiopia" is so honest and takes SC
much the interests of Abyssinia al
heart that 1t cannot be accepted by
II Duce. For once, the League has re-
fused to hand over Selassies empire
to Italy on silver platter, but has
proposed a reconstruction plan which
would help Ethiopia and other powers
including Italy as well.
v x X X
The possibility of an Italian
British conflict is more aliUe today
than it has been for many Ueeks.
1t might be brought about by an
economic embargo Which uould be
enforced by the British fleet in the
shape OF blockade.
X X
An economic blockade is serious
proposition and the State Depart
ment is deeply concerned over it;
effect on Americas policy.
The President is authorized by the
new neutrality act to place an en-
barge on the export of war imple-
ments as soon as a war breaks Out
between Italy and Ethiopia. 1t is uE
to the President to decide when thai
war actually begins. In these days
when nations don't bother to declare
war formally, the President will have
Evening star., 1935-09-20
D. c. TO GET NAVY
MEDICAL CENTER
Swanson Issues Order for
Establishing of School
and Hospital.

Secretary Swanson today issued a
new general order directing that the
Naval Medical Center, consisting Of
the Naval Medical School and the
Naval Hospital, shall be established
here.
The Naval Medical Center shall
function as a medical, diagnostic and
educational center, under the control
of the Bureau of Medicine and Sur
gerry" the general order stated.
This administrative move, officials
explained, transfers jurisdiction Of
the Naval Hospital here from Rear
Admiral Joseph r. Defrees, COM
mandant of the Washington Navy
Yard. It thus comes directly under
Rear Admiral p S. Rossiter, surgeon
general of the Navy and chief of the
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
The new set-up. officials believed
places the Navy on parity with the
Army.
The Navy has no funds at present
for construction of the new hospital,
but the service is expected 10 make
another drive for funds before Con-
gress or the Public Works Admins
tration.