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DOVER BOY FOR WEST POINT
A. Robinson Moore Notified of Ap-
pOmtment by Governor G. ID. Buck

A. Robinson Moore NOtlned OF Ap-
pOintment by Governor C. ID. Buck
A captain in the corps of cadets
at Valley Forge Military Academy
has been successful in a competi-
tive examination for an appoint
ment to West Point. He is A. Rob
inson Moore, son of Mrs. Blanche
Griffith, of 228 Loockerman Street,
Dover, and the personal aide of
Colonel Milton Crafty Baker, super
intendent of Valley Forge. Cadet
Moore has just been notified by
Governor Buck, of Delaware, that
he has been designated to take the
West Point entranceex aminations
in March as a result Of his success
in the recent competitive test given
to Delaawre National Guardsmen.
Cadet Moore, as a member of Bat
terry d. 198th Coast Artillery, was
eligible to take the Delaware ex-
aminations which were conducted
under the direction of Lieutenant
Colonel Harry w. Stark. He has
been a member of the cadet corps
at Valley Forge for the past six
years and, though only 20 years
old, has been an enlisted man in the
National Guard of Delaware for
four years.
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TEMPLEVILLE
Items of Personal and Social Inter-
est Cleaned About NeighbOrhood

est Cleaned About Neighborhood
Templeville, Nd, Dec. 20 The
monthly social and business meet
ing of The Epworth League was
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roland Faulkner recently resulting
in the election of the following Of
ficers: President, Mrs. Melvin Kin
namon; 1st Vice-President, Helen
Conner; End Vice-President, Bea-
trice Richards; 3rd Vice-President,
Mary Knots; 4th Vice-President,
Ruth Conner and Cordella Faux
ner; Secretary, Oscar Lord; Assist
ant Secretary, Allen Pippin; Treas
urer, Mrs. Oscar Lordi Counsellor.
Mrs. r. G. Conner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Knots en-
tertained their children at a turkey
dinner recently. Those present
were: Nell Knots, of Hurlock;
Harry Knots, Of Baltimore and
Mary Katherine Knots, of Will
mington, Del, and Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Stack and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Snifers, Of Baltimore
A surprise birthday party was
given to Mrs. Roland Faulkner at
her home near town one evening
recently. A large number Of friends
helped them enjoy the occasion.
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typewriter that was as handy and
as noiseless.
s** Most folks figure that Bing
Crosby earned his nickname with
his punchy singing style. Not so!
As a youngster he played cowboy
continually and he ran about with a
cap pistol, yelling, "bing, bing, bing."
Crosby is now the head man on
those Thursday evening guest star
programs, SO long piloted by Paul
Wmueman.
SO 1t seems strange that in the
past football season the networks
could not unearth a promising new
grid commentator. officials of both
the major hookups searched far and
vide for a colorful, authentic foot
ball spieler but had little luck
For the first time in the history
of radio, an entire industry will be
called to confer nee on Monday,
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won his greatest air success Jolson
will continue to present guest stars.
Vic Young's music, and singers. as
in the original lavish Chateau pro
gram Setup.
'*+ One of the most pleasant re-
hearsals to watch is the ReveIers
preparing their songs for their Fri
day night program over NBC. It is
all very informal as they chatter
and exchange experiences like a
group of school boys. Then quite
casually they pick up their music,
prepared by Frank Black, draw up
chairs and start vocalizing. It's like
a pleasant visit for all of them. And
their songs are pleasantly for any
listener.
*** One of Helen Hayes staunch-
est fans is her siX-year- daugh-
ter, Mary. The child has gained
special permission from her mother
to remain awake till $50 each Tues
day SO that she won't miss any Of
the episodes of Miss Hayes New
Penny series on NBC.
go Helen Claire, star of Roses and
Drums and numerous stage sue
cesses, was observed busily writing
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the rest of regular stops But every and then
and especially when vacation time rolls around, we're
likely to want to change our rum And fine day
there we are the main line at the throttle of
our Overland Limited if you please.
Railroads put only their best engineers on impor-
tant runs like that.
What the railroad men mean by the best engineer,
the who has taken his train out and brought it
in, time after time, year after year, without thing
to regret Now there's thing about this engineer
that explains his good record better than anything
else He believes in signs. All along the way there
are signals that tell him what to do, and he does
When a semaphore says slow down. he slows down.
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Whenever he gets sign a o grade,
ingly. Every red and green and amber light that
comes winkng through the darkness means definite
order that he'd never dream of ignoring. And when
a flare warns him of danger he just stops until he
gets the go-ahead. Now, when pull out of our
station and on to the main track, if good
engineers we'll take good heed of our signals as they
come flashing by-"Curve," "Steep HILL" red light
stop" But along that says Intersection,
and there doesn't happen to be any car passing on
that other road Or one that says School, go slow
and there aren't any children about. Or slippery
when wet" but today the road is dry. And what's
the result? Why good many of us get to taking those
signals with grain of salt, and after while with
SO much salt that if aren't careful those warnings
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month, it's how safely 1 drive to-
day that counts.
10. That driving after drinking
is dangerous.
II. That will never depend on
the other fellow but viii drive safe
ly myself.
II. That automobile accidents
can be reduced and I will do my
part.
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LEWES FOLKS COTMLION
Held Thursday Evening and At
tended BY Large Company

Several hundred persons braved
the deep snow at Lewes Thursday
night to attend the annual Christ
mas otillion Of the younger set of
Lewes, held in the Community
Building there. Persons from sew
eral nearby towns attended. Pa
tronesses were: Mrs. Henry v.
Rice, Mrs. Harry V. Lyons, Mrs.
Raymond r. Atkins, Mrs. G. Cliff
ton Maull, Mrs. James Beebe, Mrs.
Ralph G. Rust, Mrs. Edwin CHAR
shall, Mrs. George E. Chambers,
Mrs. Laurence B. Knapp, Mrs. Will
liam Teal, Jr., Mrs. Eugene c. KEEL
ly, Mrs. Richard C. Beebe and
Mrs. Frank S. Carter.
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REFUSES CALL TO DOVER

Rev. II. c. Simmons, of Washing
ton, ID. c., Declines Presbyterians
The Rev. Robert c. Simmons, of
Washington, D. c., has declined the
call of the congregation of the Do
yer Presbyterian Church. Members
OF the congregation, who were un-
animous in their call, were keen
ly disappointed. Several days ago
it was announced he had accept
ed the call.
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the thrilling experience IN the
studio.
s* When Bob Burns makes MS
debut as comic lead on the new
Bing Crosby show, which will De
aired frcm Hollywood, he won't be a
stranger in the movie city. Several
years ago Bob in one film wrote the
comedy. directed. and also supplied
the incidental music.
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IN a Cfllck nOCe
book with a stub
by yellow pencil.
When questioned
about the object
of her industry,
S h e explained,
"Just a confess
sion about the
profession = b u t
not of the heart
throb school" Al
though loyal to
the yellow pencil,
she 81 avs Sh e
would buy tn e
Fre& h1a
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

luary 13, over
Is stations of the
N B c networks.
Stewart McDon-
aid, head Of the
Federal Housing
A d m inistration;
Lewis H. Brown,
far-seeing build
ing executive, and
architects of note
will speak briefly
to the vast audi
ence which en-
compaSses t h e
nations S e con d
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

work ScheduleS in
the New Year. He
supplants Wallace
Beery, who Incl
dentally was S a
great success, on
os e Saturday
evening Chateau
progr m S Old
nanny shouter"
Jolson is one Of
the worlds great
e st entertainers
and it is fitting
that he should re-
turn to the pro
r.-.,, -
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gra m S featuring
Leo Reisnan'S or
chestra. Phil IS
n ow to brin g
three m n u { e
thrills. which are
the true expert
ences of live hu-
man beings to the
m i c ropho on e
What's more. SO
that there can pe
no doubt of the
truth of what IS
told. Phil has the
Derson who had
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one habit as the
other, and it pays
to form the habit of
automatically act
ing on the advice
of our roadside
signs.
So it isn't enough
lust to have our
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

"Nah-hl A..t never seen such a
guy"
Clip Gerard went back to prison.
Johnny Starrett has learned that
telling lie Is easier than disprov-
ing it.
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02
SUNDAY DINNER
Suggestions
3y ANN PAGE


NEW YEARS is just ahead with its
In opportunity to enjoy turkey or
goose, or if you are tired of poultry a
roast fresh ham. Prices on poultry are
unchanged and fresh hams are very
moderate. Egg prices have continued
to decline.
MANY fresh vegetables are now com
ing from Texas, including beets, broc-
coli, carrots, new cabbage, parsley.
radishes, green's, peas, peppers, spin
ach and white turnips. Green beans
are out of sight but lima beans are
moderately priced. Lettuce is abundant
and tomatoes more plentiful and lower
than they have been.
The citrus fruits and apples offer
the best fruit values.
Here are three menus adapted to
different budget levels and suitable
either for New Years or Sundays
dinner.
Low Cost Dinner
Roast Pork Sweet Potatoes
Creamed Onions
Bread and Butter
Mincemeat Stuffed Baked Apples
Tea or Coffee Milk
Medium Cost Dinner
Roast Fresh Ham
Apple Sauce Drowned Potatoes
Spinach with Onions
Bread and Butter
Tipsy Squire
Tea or Coffee Milk
Very Special Dinner
Celery Fruit Cup Olives
Baked Smoked Ham Mashed Squash
Green Lima Beans Tomato Salad
Rolls and Butter
Floating Island
Coffee
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engine in good shape, and to watch our
fuel and oil, or even to follow the rule
of not driving too many hours at a
stretch. Those things are highly important,
but it is just as important to watch for
our signals and follow them religiously.
Then we can look forward to sending
back that ever-welcome message-"Arr
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

ance on his progIaD 1
| North Carolina
80. Elsie Hitz y. !,
radios highest pala d =
will take Their - ~
two years Of alro1i =. &,
will be back on o. ~. /
serial ; ri BY Adela w |
! famed novelist /
...Lawrence Ii9s< ID;
.itals heard every 4 n
are thrilling 70 r5
ers and non-pIS ps..,,3;
freshing is a o..'., coll.'.. i
star during reilsa ..,,,,i, /
ordox views o. , p..' \. III
interesting, and Dc
to discuss them !
one would y III
the song "Psggy q, ~
len. len the cOnpo@ l,as
Dur Dunn who pay !
that that roe Eit3 l.. J
"The 0NeaA Ii
heard ( every astei. !
SIle 40 us tlle
p pong ns.' goes, -sna. y. I
ing inr ali the os Ehs /
That's Pegs, g.,
l0NeiIl' Hn
charm any 1,raftss
over the airFassSs ave b
for in the ,,laIsI sD1,
has has, !, been ssa1,, Ttis Tt5,t s.,s
tablished helS'D
fans. i
popular n' q t,.,,s IN
ever every MOndass, ss, 'gy
day afteTnS'Sos ~
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

aren't cdreIuI tnOSe warnings may lose IneIr meaning
e what would happen if the railroad engineer got into
that habit. He wouldn't be engineer very long. No
matter how many times his warnings prove unneces-
sary he still goes accepting them gospel truth.
And people who drive thousands of miles every year
tell they have trained themselves to the very
habits as the engineers. We can just easily form
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

ber 21st for Illegally dredging oys-
ters on the beds of w. S. Heverin,
off Little Creek.
Mrs. Burnite has bought house
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

Vlol.nist with e,,.a .i'la |
cheStras. 9''''s 'aI
On her " E,i5 tlsa Jess.ca N,asl
sbe n bebai,sag ! liaag night MI
facing .y-tia tbo vs. as tha
expressive and II ~
graceful gestures * !.
the song She IS sin.;.. i
sonal touch ba, +.
admiration Of h, H. Ii,.,.
almost see" II, ~. - !
over the airwaye, ~ ~
servers gather fron i. i. |
fan mail. :
a<S AHa
IN the past year 4 +: N
the maturing Of njcr..
Much credit for t6is y
given to the pro3ns.
Monday evening CBS y
programs, who earS :, !
one Of BroadTays n
star studded with ! h h
recruited from HIM
New York stage. I
- Durelle AIeysnis .
year old song
stress, who vas
recently signed by
Paul Whiteman as 4
featured vocaIis I.
on his new soau 4.
commercial, packs &
the entertainment L
wallop Of a vet U
eran having been 4
on the stage since
she was eleven
incidentally Dur
elle doesn't weigh
much more than
she did then, tip I
ping the scales at B
Sc pounds net.
49, Margaret San.E
ducts those ''Tea At III
grams over CBs, kml
knows both halves Of II
enough to bring thaz !
speaking terms. She il
home before the nliEigl
the 400" and lis.azl
new views on Sucial1s :
intimate interviews.
*** Flushed with thzl
transplanting radio ST.!
to movie faV0riteS, I'll
have been beckOlng !
shall, soprano star o. =
| berg's Studio PaTtis; !
| contracts. Their fz
| that Helen diet Of tEA
her trim figure, TasEi
ly, she consulted be- :
| said no.
/ *** Clyde Lucas h2 J
a hit on THE MuS1 !
heard every WedneNg /
blue, that his spdll
time in renewing BIS .
another thirteen WEES ]
will continue to supp
IS. Young artists nGI
| in Sigmuud RombS-g Z
| Parties are Ee!cdns !
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02
Right Out OfTheI !;
BY r r SERVICE

Al Jolson romps back into the
tepee to provide the
first important change in the net
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02
WE DRIVERS
A Series OF Brief Discussions on Driving, Dedi.
Gated to the Safety. Comfort and Pleasure
of the Motoring Public. Prepared
by General Motors
No. 9-COUNTRY DRIVING

transportation
railroads. with terminal
rule engineers behind the steering wheel work only
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made ,ss JACK ia "a sEepay )
ehlng to play hi, u
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back that after
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and lot on 81 !. =
for s2'4oo J oO'As d ae !
tate Of the d i. ',,sa y.
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

Items of Personal and Social Inter.
est Cleaned About Neighborhood
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-07

ment and the arrest Of the en-
ploye was worth much more than
the cash consideration"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-07
Easy Pleasant Way To
LOSE FAT

How would you like to lose your
fat, increase your energy and improve
your haaih?
How would you like to lose your
double chin and your too prominent
hips and abdomen and at the Same
time make your skin so clean and
clear that it will compel admirutionf
Get on the scales to-day and 800
how much you weigh-then get a bot
tie of Kruschen Salts that cost next
to nothing and which will last you q
weeks. Take one half teaspoonful IN a
glass of hot water in the morning
cut down on pastry and fatty meats
20 light on potatoes, butter, cream
and sugar-and when you have I'm
ished the contents of this first bottle
weigh yourself again.
Notice also that you have gained In
energy-you feel younger in body
Kruschen will give any fat person a
JOYOUS surprise. Refuse limitations
safeguard your health-you lose tat
SAFELY the Kruschen way.
NoTE-Many people md that the
only diet change necessary while TAX
ina kruschen regularly IL TO IA
LESS.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-07
Detroit Housewives
lie a g ue N OF e s

The Central Unit of the House.
wives League met Tuesday even
ing at p. m, with the vice presi-
dent presiding After an interesting
business session, representative
from the neighborhood leagues
were introduced.
League No. has just closed a
very fine exhibit, at Calvary Bap-
fist Church, Oct. IA and Is. Bust
ness and professional people Of
that locality took part on the pro-
gram, and many of them had
booths. Each night, an interesting
program was presented An electric
clock was given as an award. Mrs.
Helen Malloy is president of the
branch league; Mrs. Mary Burris,
vice president; Pearl Garvin, End
vice; Marion McDuffie, secretary;
Mrs. Rosa Avery, assistant secre-
tary; Mrs. NJ. L. Beasley, super
visor.
League No. met at the home Of
Mrs. Eunice McCray, 9216 Goodwin
Thursday, Oct Is, at p m. Bust
ness was of the usual form Inspir-
ing ideas were advanced by Mrs.
Beasley, the supervisor, which
were dicussed with interest. A pro-
gram was presented on Oct. 26, at
the Russell Street Baptist Church.
The program was known as "Busi-
ness On Parade" the purpose be-
ing to gain the cooperation Of all
members of the group in promot-
ing Negro business. Officers of the
branch league are Mrs. Gilbert,
president; Mrs. Johnson, assistant
president; Ms. f. McCay, secre-
tary.
League No. s held a very inter
esting business meeting, last We'd
nesday evening. with twenty-five
members present. Miss e. Hemsley
IS president. League No. 9 will hold
its meetings at Tabernacle Baptist
church, until further notice. Mrs.
Mamie Boone is president.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-07
Settlement Made To
Cleveland Editor

Cleveland, O.-(C)-A cash set
Element for alleged violation of the
Ohio Civil Rights law, IL refusing
70 serve Editor Eugene F. Cheeks
of Cleveland Guide, was made last
week by the Cafeteria at the Great
Lakes Exposition. Before agreeing
to the settlement, Editor Cheeks
was assured the Civil Rights law
would be enforced in the following
statement signed by Aubry Whit
field, manager of the cafeteria: 81
always have and will, as long as ]
am manager of an eating place in
any state having Civil Rights law,
serve with equal Accommodations all
persons regardless of race, color or
creed" Commenting, Editor Cheeks
said: "The signing of that state
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-07
1
Patricia's Journal

(By THEODOSIA PATRICK)

THOSE dashing young fellows,
Kermit Bailer, William Patrick
and Theodore Washington, motored
over to Ann Arbor, Halloween -.
THE funeral of the late Latrella
Davis, of Fisher, was held at the
McFall Bros. undertaking estab-
lishment last Wednesday. Miss Da-
Wis was coed at Wayne Univer-
/ sity. She was well liked by all
whe knew her. =. Christine Tandy,
Wanda Pettiford, Charlotte Brown,
Ida Pettiford, and Cola Milligan
served as flower girls at the fun
eral. $780,
MARIA wilkins entertained
many young folks at a Halloween
party given at her home on Mt.
Claire, last Saturday.
SARAH Davis is now at Annis
Furs.. She did not return to
wayne this season
ALFRED Jefferson, who was re-
Gently presented with a key be-
cause of his meritorious debating
at Wayne, is now attending law
school. e.. He holds a responsible
position in the mailing department
at Wayne. .....
CECIL Bromery and Bessie
Walker have formally become en-
gagged to be married.. We Won
der when this long anticipated
event will take place. $50.
THE "Celebs," a popular group
OF girls who reorganized for the
season at a recent meeting. will
initiate themselves into the sea-
sons activities with a cocktail
party to be given at the Frogs
Club on Thanksgiving day Nov
ember 26), from 10 a. m. to 100
p. M preceding the Wilberforee-
West Virginia game, the Midwest
Classics. Tickets, which are 35c
may be procured from members of
the club.
The Youth Council of the N. A. A.
Z. T. is planning a Crazy Bridge
Jamboree to be given Friday
November IS, at the home of
Pauline Dotson, of Hancock Ave.
IL promises to be quite a unioue
AFFAIR. .to~Admission will be 15c per
person and 25c a couple. 49,.
. WALTER Greene, Jr., who is as
you know, a deputy clerk of the
: Circuit Court Commissioner; and
Charles, Hague, deputy county
~ clerk, were guests at the of N
astronomical observatory, Friday
October 23....i..
Wilson Northcross is attending
Ferris Institute, upstate, this year
He spent Halloween in Detroit
with his mother, DR.. Daisy North
cross.
On Saturday, October oath, the
Alphas Phi Alpha of Ann Arbor
gave their first ope ndance of the
season at the Dunbar Community
Center in Ann Arbor--.. The affair
was typical of all Alpha parties. ..
Let joy be unconfined!". we
understand that all public parties
in Ann Arbor must close at 1900
on the dot, because of the students.
you know 1t is an absolute
law. Also, no dancing is allowed
on Sunday.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-07
NINE HUNDRED
Pc r s O N S
CHEZ

Cleveland-(By Leon Lewis for
AMP Miss Jane Hunter founder
and general secretary of the Phyl-
lis Wheatley Association here,
stood simingly aside as two pa
irons burned a $79,500 mortgage
that has hung over the social CEN
ter and home for girls since 1928.
Nine hundred persons jammed
the auditorium of the Phyllis
Wheatley 100000 building on
Cedar Avenue to honor Miss Hun
ter on the 25th anniversary of the
founding of the home.
Joyous to be free from DEBT
that has cost the home $4,000 In
interest, Miss Hunter predicted
greater aid to many young women
in years to come; and warmly
thanked others who helped her
dream reality.
In a pageant depicting the life OF
the association, grandmother sat
dL TIC SluC VI bhC oI"6N w "NN'~
the story of the organization while
the curtain opened and closed on a
series Of episodes, embellished
with an obligato of spirituals.
The drama opened with a scene
in a doctors office where Miss
Hunter first conceived the idea or
a home for working and unfortun-
ate girls. and closed with glimpses
of the various organizations now
part of the association.
Miss Hunter introduced DR..
Louis e. Sieglestein, coroner in
1905, who gave the then Nurse
Jane Hunter her first job when she
came into the county morgue look
ing for work.
Dr. Phillip Snead Bird, pastor OF
the Church Of the Covenant, spoke
later and introduced DR.. Arthur
Howe, president of Hampton insti-
tute. who stressed the need OF
greater education for Negoes In
skilled jobs and "re-education OF
whites toward better understand
ing Of Negroes"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-11-07
JANE HUNTER PILLIS neatly FOUNDER BURNS M0RTGA

leave town within the next month,
and you can rest assured that no
harm will come to you from him.
:. l.. P.-Did my girl friend take
the money my boy friend lost!
Ans: She certainly didn't.
Your boy friend GAVE 1T TO
HER. He told you he lost it be.
cause he didn't want you TO know
he was so "thick" with your girl
friend.