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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-07-14
YOUR DESTINY
By LIE MARS
Dy IL MAI.S
100000 Q Q Q o 0 Q 0
The character and talents of
those born between
JUNE 10 TO JULY %

CANCER people born under
this sign have a vivacious, rest
less and anxious nature: are ener-
getic, aspiring, but lack continu-
ity. Are happy and unhappy at
the same time. anxious to learn,
but impatient in methods; have
good figures, are graceful and
courteous. The most affection
ate, unselfish people in the world;
are quick in body and mind; clev-
er in business matters and fit to
command; they are ambitious to
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jects' position will be changed
from good to bad or vice versa;
after this age it will be mucn
more steady. Should wear an
Aquamarine gem, which will har
monte with their dual nature.
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Miss Ireta Bethel
Visiting Here

Miss Ireta Bethel, formerly of
this city but now living in Home
stead, is spending stay of sew
eral weeks here with her father,
Samuel Bethel at sos Ashe
street.
Miss Bethel was accompanied
here by her schoo' mate, Miss Mos
ley Sever of Florida City who will
visit here at the Bethel home. .
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Roland Craig, well known bust
ness man of South Florida, ar
rived this morning from Miami
for a business visit with county
officials and plans to return
shortly to his home at Craig's,
Florida.
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WANTED TO TRADE

TO TRADE-Four-
Door Nash Sedan for small
sport coupe. Ford OF Chevrolet.
Box NJ, The Citizen. jly14-1t
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MALE HELP WANTED

5000 = A MONTH OPPORTUNI-
TY. Man at once to start local
200-family grocery route. Ford
automobile given you as bonus.
I send everything you need.
You risk no money. Write
quick. Albert Mills, $50 Mon
mouth, Cincinnati, o. jly14-1tx
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Judge H. H. Taylor, attorney
for the Overseas Bridge Commits
sion, and secretary Miss Florence
Du Pare, arrived this morning by
plane from Miami in company
with B. M. Duncan, bridge COM
mission manager, who was in Jack
sonville on business.
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PERSONAL MENTION

Captain Francis Leigh, U. S. A.
retired, who was spending a few
days in Miami, was a returning
passenger on the plane from Mi
ami this morning.
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United States Navy and is now
stationed at Hampton Roads, Va,
is visiting here with his parents.
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Wilbur Gale On
Visit To City

Wilbur Gale, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank C. Gale, 1101 Sonth
street, who recently joined the
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Mrs. Jennie Galindo was an ar
rival this morning by plane from
Miami for visit with relatives
and friends.
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Miss Mary Elizabeth Albury of
Tavernier is spending a stay of
two weeks in this city at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfredo Lucignani
on Bahama street.
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Mrs. Raymond Pierce who was
visiting here for several weeks
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Caesar Catala on Division street,
left by plane Sunday for her home
in Miami.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Jose Pelaez.
daughter, Mrs. A. Cobo, and
daughter Consue.o Cobo, left over
the highway yesterday morning
for Miami where they will spend
vacation with relatives and
friends.
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CLASSIFIED COLUMN

SALESMAN WANTED
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Mrs. w. N. Baldwin, daughter
of George E. Sawyer, 9O4. Eaton
street, who has been absent from
Key West for six years, making
her home in Washington, D. c.,
was an ARRIVAL here last evening
over the highway for a visit with
..t
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
KENT FARMERS
APPROVE PLAN
Soil Conservation Now Pre-
senting a Greater Appeal
Than Ever
WORK OF r. E. WILSON

Of the many programs which
have been placed before the farm
ers in Kent county in recent years.
the agricultural planning project
and the soil conservation program
for the balancing of production and
the improvement of soil fertility
have presented a greater appeal
than any previous farm programs.
according to County Agent Russell
E. Wilson, whose 1886 annual re-
port has been submitted to the
University of Delaware and the
United S tates Department of Ag-
riculture. These programs are be-
ing conducted under the direction
of the extension service in accord
ance with the procedure as outlined
by the Federal government in CO.
with committees of rep
resentative farmers, and recon-.
have been made rela-
tive to the reduction of grain crops,
and the seeding of larger acreages
of legumes for feed and soil i'm
provement purposes. In drafting
these recommendations, however,
the committee kept in mind the
crop acreage which might result in
the future in Kent county, provid-
ed certain adjustments were made
in balancing production along with
the maintenance of soil fertility.
When this matter was presented to
farmers at community meetings
last spring for general discussion,
they were of the opinion that since
the fertility of the land in most
sections of the county has been de-
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SMYRNA 10Th
CENTURY CLUB
Children of Club Members In
vited to Attend the Club
Tomorrow Afternoon
NEW YEARS GREETING

A very interesting New Years
program is planned for the meet
ing of the Smyrna 20th Century
Club tomorrow, Friday, Jan 1st.
All children of members are most
cordially invited. 1t is the desire
of the Executive Board to start the
New Year right by your presence
at Club At the meeting of the
Club on Friday, Dec. 18, Mrs. Sam
uel Byrd, representative of
Baking Company, gave a most in
structive demonstration and lecture
on broad and its uses. The follow
ing gifts were given by Mrs. Byrd:
one mince pie, made of broad
crumbs, awarded to Mrs. George
Jones. Three pastry shells made
of Bond bread, awarded to Mrs.
Frances Dick. Three Holiday Sal
ads were given to Miss Anna B.
Beckett Attractive sandwiches and
coffee was served following the
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31

prefers fresh or brackish water
for spawning. The fish start COM
ing up the river early in April.
During May the season is at its
height and stops after June 10.
Because of the alarming decrease
in the quantity of shad reaching
the spawning grounds, commercial
fishermen throughout the East de-
manded that day of the National
Fisheries Convention in Atlantic
City be set aside for the discussion
of their problem. One of the prob
lens to be discussed will be that
of establishing shad sanctuaries
and of weekly closed seasons, or
some well planned method of limit
ing the number of nets so that an
adequate percentage of the shad
can proceed up the streams to their
normal spawning grounds. Mr..
Yerger, believes, however, that in
the Delaware River the problem is
chiefly one of ridding the river of
its pollution which, he says, has
driven the fish away.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
METHODS SOUGHT TO REVIVE
SHAD FISHING IN DELAWARE

Fishermen along the Delaware
Bay and River shore are interested
in movement to see return in
its former abundance, the return of
Delaware hoothsome shad. This
can be done within two or three
years if oil pollution in the Della
ware River and Bay could be con-
trolled, Leonard K. Yerger, presi-
dent of the Game and Fish Com
mission said in announcing that he
will attend a special Save the
Shad' meeting of the National
Fisheries Convention in Atlantic
City on January 6. Mr.. Yerges is
particularly interested in learning
how other states are intending to
cope with the pollution problem
and the decline of the shad indus
try. The shad industry on the
Delaware River used to be thriv-
ing industry, but in recent years
the catch has been small. Shad. it
is explained, were driven away by
the polluted waters. The shad is
nominally salt water fish but it
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
SMYRNA TROOP
OF BOY SCOUTS
Held a Delightful Christmas
Party at the Smyrna
Scout Headquarters
OTHER NEWS OF SCOUTS

On Monday, December 21st, the
Smyrna Boy Scout Troop 81, held
a Christmas party at their head
quarters. The party was opened
with the Scout oath and law, after
which Scouts enjoyed present
hunt, exchanged presents and play
ed games. The party was enjoyed
by all present and Mr.. Foster is
planning for another one which
will be held during anniversary
week. Scouts brought in toys to
give to the firemen as the Troop
Christmas good turn. February is
big month for the Scouting pro-
gram as it is anniversary month.
Smyrna's part in this celebration
of the 9th anniversary of Scout
ing in America will be larger than
last year. The troop Committee is
cooperating with Scoutmaster Fos-
ter in planning large program for
Scout Week. On Saturday, Feb
ruary 18th, the troop will hold a
bake as part of the anniversary
program. The attendance at troop
meetings is falling off and Mr.. Fos-
ter wishes to impress upon the
Scouts that the contest being held
in the troop requires 80 per cent
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
BOND ISSUE AT
MILFORD O. KID
Town To Spend S1S5,000 For
Changes in Its Water Sys-
tenn and Improvements
FAVORED BY VOTE 3 TO 1

Milford taxpayers Monday ap-
proved a S105,0 900 bond issue for
municipal improvements by vote
of 6,999 to 2,166 at special cleo
tion in the municipal building. The
total cost of the program, includ-
ing changes and improvements to
the water system, will be S185 900,
but the federal government, thru
a WPA grant, will defray As per
cent of the cost. The municipal
improvements are expected to get
under way in early spring, and in
clude the following projects: Ex-
tension and repair of water distri-
button system increasing capacity
and pressure; water plant improve
ments, drilling of new well, two
new pumps, 200, O0O-gallon reser-
voir, water meters, new chimney at
light and power plant, coal storage
bin and conveyor equipment, boiler
feed supply, and extension and i'm
provement of storm sewers. Each
taxpayer was entitled to one vote
for each dollar or fraction thereof
of taxes paid during the past year.
At the public hearing on the bond
issue several weeks ago, the prin-
cipal opposition developed on the
water meter issue. Those in favor
of the bond issue contended that
improvements in the water supply
would tend to lower fire insurance
rates.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
XMAS IN TOWN
SPENT QUIETLY
Ushered In With Carol Sing
ing and Church Services
at st. Peters and Asbury
CHRISTMAS VERY MILD

Christmas in Smyrna passed off
quietly with no untoward incident
to mar the day. Unlike last year
the weather was mild and balmy,
more like Easter weather than
Christmas. This disappointed the
boys with new sleds who were
anxious to use them. The day was
ushered in with carol singing and
the merry rounos of Christmas
eve groups that remained up most
of the night, some busy trimming
trees and decorating their homes
and others out for jolly lark.
There were midnight Christmas
service at st. Peters Protestant
Episcopal Church and Asbury Meth
odist Episcopal Church. Immed-
lately following the hour of twelve,
a large group of carollers, accom-
panied by trumpeters, went out to
sing at the homes of the sick and
shutins. All the churches, how
ever, had held elaborate Christmas
services on the Sunday previous.
Christmas day primarily, was
day of family reunions, a day most
ly spent in carrying good cheer
and making everybody happy, es-
pecially the children. The poor
were not forgotten by our local or
tiops The Kings nauoh-
ters and Benevolent Societies car
ried Christmas cheer as best they
could to many families. Even our
Fire Company did commendable
work. They made up baskets for
a number of families, which includ-
ed a numbehr of gifts for children.
They solicited early for donations
and obtained lot of toys, candy.
nuts and oranges. Out at the
State Welfare Home there was
Christmas tree and other decora-
tions and a Christmas dinner serv-
ed. The guests were treated to a
Christmas program both over the
radio and local talent. The order
throughout Christmsa Eve and
Christmas Day was reported excel
lent, the merchants mostly report
ed a good trade. Smyrna's two
movie theatres, the Strand and the
Roxy. attracted good audiences
Christmas night.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
MIDDLETOWN GIRL WEBS
Miss Marian E. Heldmyer, Bride of
w. A. Lynch, Jr., of Milford

w. A. Lynch, DR., of Milford
Of interest throughout the state
was the wedding on Saturday af-
ternoon of Miss Marian E. Held
myer, daughter of Mrs. Anna Held
myer of Middletown, and Mr.. Will
liam Arthur Lynch, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. William A. Lynch, of Mil
ford. The Rev Robert H. Graham,
pastor of the Forest PRESBYTERIAN
Church, Middletown, officiated at
the ceremony at the home of the
brides mother. The bride was at
tended by her sister-in-law, Mrs. J.
Roland Heldmyer. Mr.. o. Scott of
Milford, was best man. The bride
wore a gown of window glass blue
velvet with silver turban and veil,
and corsage of white gardenias.
Mrs. Heldmyer wore a gown of red
velvet with red velvet hat and a
corsage of yellow roses. Miss Flor
ence Hrn of Milford sang the wed
ding music. Miss Heldmyer is
member of the faculty of the Mil
ford schools, and is a graduate of
the Middletown High School and
the Woman's College, University of
Delaware. Mr.. and Mrs. Lynch
will reside in Milford where Mr..
Lynch is engaged in business.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
OVER
"SHORE" SPAN
Distance From Site of Chesa-
peake Bay Bridge is
Ambiguous
BRIEFS FILED WITH PSC

Whether the distance between
terminals of the proposed Sandy
Point-Kent Island ferry and the
proposed Chesapeake Bay bridge
should be computed by air or high
way mileage was disputed in briefs
filed Tuesday with the Public Ser
vice Commission by attorneys for
both sides. The Maryland Bay
Company's plan to establish the
ferry service has been protested by
the Annapolis Claiborne Ferry
Company and the Baltimore East
ern Railroad The briefs were re-
quested by the commission after
the protestants had objected to the
petition, claiming the Chesapeake
Bay Bridge Authority Act of 1885
prohibits the operation of a ferry
within 20 miles of the proposed
span. In the brief filed by Philip
B. Perlman and Ridgely P. Melvin,
counsel for the Annapolis-Clai-
borne Company, it was argued that
the distance should be measured by
air line over the waters of the
Chesapeake Bay. The airline dis
tance from Miller's Island, western
terminus Of the proposed ferry ser
vice, it was said, was 1914 miles.
Between the eastern termini of
the proposed bridge and ferry ser
vice, the distance is 176 miles, ac-
cording to the brief, while from
COLCHESTER to the western ferry
terminus the distance is 1873 miles.
The petitioner contended that the
'tWenty-mile" clause should be
construed to mean road distance,
pointing out that airline distance
is without application, since the
travel with which the Legislature
was concerned is the automobile
travel which could use the Tolches-
ter bridge" Measured in this
manner, the distances would be
greatly in excess of 20 miles" it
was said. The act also was alleg-
ed to be ambiguous, contingent and
not in accord with Constitution.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
SMYRNA GRANGE NOTES
Will Entertain Pomona Grange
Here on Thursday Next, January Z

Here on Thursday Next, January Z
Smyrna will entertain Pomona
Grange here on Thursday January
z, and that evening Mr.. Jester and
his staff, of Milford, will install
Smyrna's officers for the coming
year as follows: Master, Charles
Pryor; Overseer, Arthur Moffitt;
Lecturer, Blanche Shorts; Steward,
William George; Assistant Stew
ard, Jake Crossley; Chaplain, Ed.
Heinold; Treasurer, Walter Mas
sey; Secretary, Helen Nowland;
Gate Keeper, Joseph Ennis; Crees,
Mary Fleming; Pomona, Pearl
Gooden; Flora, Mary George;
Lady Assistant Steward, ,Kis Cross
ley; Music Director, Mary Hyn-
son; Executive Committee, James
Fleming, Harry Johnson, Howard
Deakyne. The meeting of this
week will be an open one with the
following program in view: Song,
Marjorie Pryor; piano selection,
Manfred Ennis; trombone selec-
tion, Betty Jones; song, Ann Willis;
trumpet solo, William MacLucas;
solo, Arthur Moffitt. Special mu-
sic will follow with a social hour
for all. Watch your paper for an
announcement in the near future
of a lecture on Cancer Control
which will be given at our grange.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
ROTARY CLUBS
WEEKLY MEET
Rev. DIR. j. w. COlOna of AS
bury M. E. Church, Talks
on "Origin of Christmas"
CHRISTMAS PARTY JAN. Z

The Smyrna Rotary Club met
last Tuesday evening at Wayside
Inn. PRESIDENT G.. o. Fearon con-
veyed greetings from Earl Brown
District Governor, and gifts from
Middletown Club. Rev. j. w. Col
ona, pastor of the Asbury M. E.
Church of Smyrna and chaplain of
the Smyrna Rotary Club, address
ed the club on the Origin of
Christmas" DIR. Colona stated
that celebration of Christmas in
stituted by Roman Bishops early in
the 3rd century. Other denomina-
tions also celebrated, but at differ
ent times. The early Christians
celebrated Christmas December
25th Of each year, a custom that
still endures. Gifts were exchang-
ed from the earliest period, carols
were first printed in book form in
the year 1921. All business thru
out the world ceases, in order to
pay tribute to the birth of Christ.
In conclusion DIR. Colona urged
that the spirit of gratitude the true
meaning of Christmas spirit pre-
dominate, all join in making merry
with the Christmas spirit. The
Club meeting of December 31st, is
dispensed with. On January 7th,
1897, the club will have their
Christmas party and ladies' night.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31

MISS LULU ROBINSON WED
Her Marriage to Fred r.. Ricards,
Bridgeville, Nov. FL, Announced

BriuSeNi1t, NoN. SI, hhHOunccU
Miss Lulu V. Robinson of = the
teaching staff of the John Bassett
Moore Schools. Smyrna, daughter
of Mrs. James Robinson of Della
ware Street and Mr.. Fred R. Ric-
ards of BridgevilIe whose marriage
took place Saturday, the 21st eday
of November, has just been an
nounced by the brides mother. The
bride is a graduate of the John
Bassett Moore High School in
Smyrna and the State Normal
School of West Chester, Pa. With
the exception of a brief time teach
ing in New Jersey, she has been
a popular teacher here in Smyr-
ma. The groom is a graduate
Of Delaware College, University of
Delaware, is of the well-known
Ricards family of Sussex and owns
and conducts an up-to-date farm
near Bridgeville.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
DOVER p. o. GETS MURAL
Work Of Art by William ID. White,
Wilmington, Graces the Lobby

The mural for the lobby of the
Dover postoffice, entitled Spring,
Summer, and Harvest" has been
hailed as the most significant art
project this country or any other
country has ever had in volume
compiled to depict what has been
done to embellish outstanding gov
eminent buildings since 1884. An
nouncement Of the volume, art in
Federal Buildings" was made in
New York by Edward Bruce, we'll
known American painter and chief
OF the United States Treasury's
section Of painting and sculptoring.
The mural was by William D.White
OF Wilmington
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
JERMAIN CHAPEL NOTES

Mrs. C. A. Thompson, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week
Services at the Jerman Chapel
for next Sunday as follows: Sun
day School 2 p. m, H. Tilghman,
superintendent. Rev. Thompson is
at home and will preach in the af-
ternoon at 2:30 and again at night
at z o'clock instead of 7:30 as here
tofore. Prayer meeting Wednes-
nesday evening at z o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Watch Night Services Tonight; ;
Revival Begins SUNDAY

The Smyrna Church of the Naz-
arene, Rev. Matte A. Mayer, pas
tor, will conduct watch night SER
vice tonight beginning at 10 pm.
and extending to the midnight
hour. Rev. Sakers and Rev. Blades
of Marcus Hook, Pa. will speak.
Tomorrow, January 1st, a young
peoples rally of the Delaware Zone
will be held at the church at 2:3O
and 7:30 p. m, respectively. r ev.
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
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Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
Mrs. Walter David Breaks Her Arm

Mrs. Walter David of South
Street, had the misfortune to fan
on Christmas Eve and break her
arm. She has returned from the
Kent General Hospital and is rest
ing comfortably at home.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
W.Townsend jefferson Well-Known
Gospel Singer, Passes Away

w. Townsend Jefferson, aged go,
well-known gospel singer, and a
native Smyrnian, died at his resi-
dence on south Main Street, Mon
day night following an illness of
pluerisy. His death removes a
useful man, one who had given his
sweet tenor voice not only to the
community but all thru the State
and Peninsula, where he became
Well-known as singing evangelist.
Mr.. Jfferson was a son of the late
j. Henry and Rachel (West) Jeffer-
son and was born, raised and spent
practically his whole life in Smyr-
ma. In early manhood he joined
his brothers, the late Paul Jeffer-
son and the late Harry Jefferson in
the mercantile business in Mem
phis, Tennessee, but after a few
years he returned to Smyrna to be
with his parents and sister Beulah
in their last days and looked after
his property interests. He, like his
brother Paul and sister Beulah,
was fond of music, both instru-
mental and vocal. Townsend de-
veloped rich tenor voice which he
gave generously to choir work and
cantatas and later became a gos-
pei singer. He was in much de-
mand as singing evangelist and
assisted ministers of Wilmington
Conference in their revival meet
ings throughout the conference dis
trict. He also did a measure of
broadcasting over WDEL Whining
ton. His death therefore, is a loss
to both church and musical circles.
Mr.. Jefferson is the last of his
family of Smyrna. Surviving him
is his wife, Mrs. Alice Turner JEFF
ferson daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Turner of Cheswold) and
one daughter Helen. Funeral SER
vices will take place at 80 p. M,
this( { Thursday afternoon in charge
of Rev. DIR. J. w. Colona, pastor of
Asbury M. E. Church. Interment
will be made in the family bury
ing ground at Glenwood cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
Tax Office and Rest Room BuiIdin.

The mid-winter weather has help
ed the contractor and his men to
make time on the new tax Office
building which is now under roof,
with windows in. With no set
back it is believed the building will
be turned over by the middle Of
January.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

rev. Freuer1ck Marx baEt0n, Pas
tor, Announces Services for Week
st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, announces the following SER
vices: Sunday next, the second af-
ter Christmas and the first in the
New Year, 10 am, Church School;
IL a. m. celebration of the Holy
Communion and sermon upon the
subject of the Return of Our
Lord From Egypt" Wednesday
next, short service and address.
choir practice to follow.
Smyrna times., 1936-12-31
MIDDLETONN SCOUTS HIKE
Mild Christmas Weather Affords
Opportunity to Go in Camp

Opportunity to Go in Camp
Scoutmaster William d. Moore
will take members of Boy Scout
Troop No. "a, on an overnight trip
to Camp Appoquinimink Saturday
and Sunday. The camp is being
used through the courtesy of the
Episcopal School Foundation and
st. Andrews School It was hop
ed to make the camping trip at the
end of a snow hike but weather
conditions have caused a change in
the plans.