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Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
BY L. r. WHITE
Highway Safety Expert

WHILE science and engineering
w have been improving your au-
tomobile with refinement In design
better brakes, safer tires, more
powerful motors, research has been
successful In scoring another VIC
tory against the most insidious en-
emy OF all motorists-carbon mon
oxide!
Few drivers realize that drowsi-
ness, car sickness and headacne
are often the direct result OF I'M
proper motor adjustment that Is al
lowing toxic gases to seep directy
into the car. Many thousands OF ac-
cidents, often attributed to driving
OF the road" can be traced direct
ly to the deadly effects OF carbon
monoxide.
A new instrument known as the
Power Prover II the latest contrib
ution of science towards improving
the efficiency of motors and check
ing the ravages Of carbon monox'
ide, The Power Prover quickly an
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
2OTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
OF MR.. AND MRS. J. FRANK
DENNEY

The twentieth anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. J. Frank Denney at their
residence in White Hall Neck, on
Friday evening last, March 26th,
was a social event of more than us
ual occurrence, embracing, as it
did many of the families of the diff
iferent "Necks" together with ten
or a dozen persons of this town, a
larger number from Dover with
representatives from other places
numbering altogether 125 or more
people. The presents from the
guests were numerous and graded
from the useful to the handsome.
The host and hostess had made
ample preparations, in the way of
chicken salad, fried oysters. and
other substantials and relishes,
ending with cake and ice cream to
satisfy every want of the guests,
and the evening could not have
been otherwise than it was-a most
enjoyable one. The company did
not break up until a late hour. The
night was rainy and in the absence
of the usual noctural luminary
which did not even come as faint
relief until about one o'clock, the
night was very dark,--so dark that
some of the neighbors even got
lost, but this fact, as such episodes
usually do. added as an after con-
sideration to the laughable if not
the most enjoyable experiences Of
the evening.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
HYDRANT TO SUPPLANT
SCHOOL PUMP

Our Board of School Directors
have been intending since the con-
struction of the water works COM
menced to have water conveyed to
the school grounds for the use of
the scholars, and were only waiting
for the works to be accepted by the
Commissioners. This was done
last week, and the contract with
the plumbers, we presume has been
made and the work will be COM
pleted as soon as the latter may
work up their other orders ahead
of this. The experience Of the past
shows that pump where there are
school children needs almost daily
services of pumpmaker; 1t Is to
be hoped that a hydrant will fare
better at their hands.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
HOSE TEST OF SMYRNA
WATER WORKS

BY an agreement between the
authorities and the Hose Company,
Monday afternoon between two and
five o'clock was fixed as the time
to test first, the new hose, second,
the power of the water pressure,
and third, the efficiency of the Hose
Company. 1t was raining heavily
all the time, increasing as the time
passed, and perhaps the members
of the company were the best test
ed Of the three. They stood brave
ly however, the most Of them cloth
ed in rubber coats and having on
gum boots. The object of the test
was that of direct pressure from
the pumps, with the stand-pipe
shut off. The first place where the
new firemen were put to work was
at the corner of Main and South
Streets, (opposite the Town HalD
the amount of hose to handle being
$50 feet, 500 feet of new rubber
and $50 feet of leather hose. This
was all attached together, carried
a square down to East street and
thence down it to some houses or
which stream of water was
thrown from a fire plug $50 feet
distant. The best tests, however
were at the Methodist Church and
at the school house. The water
was thrown clear over the final or
the tower of the latter, and at the
church was lodged on the upper
part of the steeple, over hundred
feet from the ground. The size Of
the nozzles were one and one.
eighth inches. thus throwing pow.
erful streams. The test was en-.
tirely satisfactory, and demonstrate
ed one other greatly needed instru-
ment for the ease and efficiency OF
the firemep viz: a hose carriage
The insurance companies would bt
doing more than comforting 6
graceful compliment In the presen.
tation of one of these carriages tt
our fire department.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
SMYRNA GOOD TEMPLARS'
JUBILEE


The Good Templars celebrated
their anniversary on Thursday
night at the Town Hall in a royal
way for a society so young-the
feast consisting of a musical and
literary entertainment by the
younger members of the Lodge
with some short addresses by the
older members such as Herman
Roe, Prof. Webb and Chief Temp
lar Moore, of the Dover Lodge
thrown in by way of seasoning.
Worthy Chief Templar, j. Frank
Pratt was master of ceremonies.
The chief feature of the evening
howver, was the banquet which
followed. The long tables, one on
either side of the hall, at which the
guests were seated, were well sup
piled with cake, ice cream, oranges
bananas, etc., and the young ladies
of the order who served as walters
so gracefully, supplied every want
to satisfy. The social pleasures of
the evening were heightened by the
presence of some thirty members
of the Dover Lodge. After the
feast was over the younger mem
bers of the association remained
for an hour or more in the social
pastime which they so much ap-
preciate. The lodge is in -four
ishing condition, but there are a
number more of our young men
and women, who might find it prof
liable to become members.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
OFFER ALREADY FOR
SMYRNA WATER WORKS

Chief Engineer Cassin says, that
he will guarantee under forfeiture
to find a purchaser for our water
works inside of week at the sum
of $4,000 if the town will sell. Our
Commissioners are of course taxi
ing no bats of this kind, reserving
whatever advantages there are in
it for the town, but it cannot be
otherwise than a qualification to
them to-know that the water works
will command in the financial mar
ket one third more than their ac-
tual cost to the town.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
FIGHT IN COLLINS BEACH
CASE

The effort of the Cedar Creek
Marsh Company to dam out the
water that overflows some $500
acres of land at Collins'sBeach and
repair the public road leading
thereto, to aid which the Levy
Court of New Castle county is to
appropriate 1000 it is stated is OPP
posed by William Reybold the own
er of the Collins Beach property
on the ground that it is interfering
with or trespassing on his proper
ty. Should Mr.. Reybcld get out ar
injunction the company will fight
the matter through the courts, as
they are determined to have this
road and over flown property re
claimed.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02

every way satisfactory, and If they
do as well tonight as they doubt
les will, the performance OF the
evening, will be entirely satisfac-
tory to Prof. Wyatt, their instruc-
tor. We are pleased to state that
the large sale of tickets already in
sures a financial success. The
funds it will be recollected are to
be appropriated to an organ fund
for the M. E. Church. The present
organ, as those know, is impera-
tive. For this reason if for no
other, the Haymakers should have
a large patronage, but we can as
sure the attendants besides, rare
musical treat.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
WILMINGTON DISTRICT

w. f. Gunby, Superintendent
City of Wilmington
Asbury-H. M. Parks
Bellefonte-J. c. Steen (supply)
Brandywine-O. A. BARLEY
Eastlake-C. c. Harris
Epworth-W. J. Mckee
Grace-B. M. Johns
Harrison Street-M. w. Marine
IIillcrest-J. B. Dickerson
Kingswood-W. H. Revelle
Madeley-J. 3. Vaughn
McCabe-A. c. Goddard
Mt. Salem-L. e. Windsor
Scott-L. E. Wimbrow
Silverbrook-J. H. Wright
st. Paul's-O. J. Collins
Trinity--C. H. Hudson
Union-T. j. Sard
Bethel and Town Point, Md.
v. Pratt, Supply.
Brack-Ex-R, H. Adams supply
Cecilton, Md.-C. e. Davis
Charlestown, Md. II. Thorn
son (supply).
Cherry Hill. Md.-F.K. McCorkle
supply.
Chesapeake City. Md.-H. T.
(cOntinusd On Pass ssvsn)
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
WICK TAKES BRIDE
Former Smyrna Boy Now of Mid
dletoWn, Weds Miss Boulden

Miss Madelyn Boulder, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Boulden,
Jr., of Cecilton, Md, and Mr. Wen
dal Wick, of Middletown, formerly
of Smyrna, were united in mar
riage last Thursday evening, March
10, at $50 o'clock, at Silverbrook
M. E. Parsonage, Wilmington, Rev.
M. E. Wheatley performing the
ceremony. The bride was becom-
ingly attired in a blue suit with
matching accessories, and had as
her attendant Mrs.Leroy McCauley
of Cecilton, Md. Mr.. McCauley
acted as best man. The bride and
groom will reside in Middletown.
groom being manager of the A. &
P. store in that town.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
WAITING
Rev. 19 Z
By w. D. Greene
CLAYTON, Del.

In all this world there is no roof
OF high or low degree,
That does not hide some aching
heart,
Some soul in misery.
In sin and woe this wicked world
Draws nearer to its doom.
And there can be no cure for it
Till Christ, Himself, shall come.
Oh! glorious morn. when like a
bird,
My spirit shall go free,
When 1 shall see Him as He is
And ever with Him be.
shall be like Him: spotless, white
My garments then shall shine,
Bought with the precious cleansing
blood
Of Christ, my Lord, Divine
Oh! Bridegroom, thou dost know
the thirst
Our longing spirit feels.
Thy Bride awaits with listening
ears
To hear Thy chariot wheels.
Her eyes are overf1owed with griel
Her heart oppressed with care,
AS longingly she waits her time
To meet Thee in the air.
Oh! lonely Bride lift up thy head
Prepare thee for the feast;
Thy Bridegroom now, will sool
appear,
His star is in the East.
OH Morning Star, come soon t
lead
Thy loving Bride away.
Arise, oh Son of Righteousness,
Bring in eternal day!
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
JAMES MCDOWELL SUFFERS
BROKEN ARM

James Mcdowell had his arm
broken on Friday. in a singular
manner. He was clipping a horse
for another party that was known
to be refractory and had one Of its
feet tied up as means Of security,
but Notwithstanding this precau-
ton, the animal kicked Mr.. Nc
DoweH on the arm breaking it be-
tween elbow and wrist.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
Hindu Solemnly Wed
to Bihar Mango Tree

Delhi, India.-A bridegroom
has been ceremonially mar
ried" to mango tree at Dumka.
Bihar, where a solemn process
sion circled round the tree.
daubIng 1t with spots of YER
million paint and garlanded the
husband" with its leaves. This
was the preliminary to his be-
ing married to his bride-elect
Ia ceremony which Is rarely
witnessed nowadays.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
MARRIAGES

Hobson-Gibbens - At the M. E.
parsonage, this town, March Both,
by Rev. J. B. Quigg, John r. Hob
son and Mrs. Sarah E. Gibbens,
both of New Castle County.
Gibbons-Barnett-At the Smyrna
M. E. parsonage, March oath, by
the Rev. J. B. Quigg, Jacob c. Glib
bons and Miss Anna Barnett, both
of New Castle County.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
WATER TAKERS ON THE
INCREASE

The work Of introducing water
into our houses is going on rapidly
and it is estimated that by August
there will be 100 water takers, and
i'm another year 200, and the prob
ability is that within four years
time our water works will be self
sustaining.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02

One hundred and fifty shares of
stock have been taken in the Sec
pnd Series of the Clayton Savings
and Loan Association.
The new office erected for H. r.
Mustard & Co., on Market Street,
has been nearly fitted up and taken
possession of by them this week.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02

z. q. Hallman, superintendent
Bayside, Md.-Walter Glass
Blades-O. T. Baynard
Bozman and Neavitt, Md.-W. L.
McClintock, (supply)
Bridgeville-J. c. B. Hopkins
Burrsville, Md.-Ira B. Crum
Camden-JohnW w. Jones
Canterbury and Viola-D. J.Ford
Centreville, Md.-Harry v. Bran
ford.
Chestertown, ,Md.-Paul Reynolds
Cheswold-J. E. Jones
Church Hill, Md.-Walter Beck
with (supply)
Clayton-Tilghman Smith
Concord, Md.-Louis r. Dennis
Cordova, Md-John E. French
Denton, Md.-M. S. Andrews
Dover-St. Paul's, combined with
Little Creek-W. G. Buckson (sup-
ply)
Wesley, Dover-E. M. Shockley
Easton, Md.-E. P. Thomas
Ellendale-E. N. Wright (supply)
Fairlee, Md.-Oren B. Rice
Farmington-J. G. Lynn (supply)
fredericksburg, Md.-C. 1. Carpen'
ter
Felton-E. w. HenviS
Frederica-H. B. Kelso
Galestown and Reliance, Md.-C
ID. Sharpless (supply)
Georgetown-O. E. Jones
Georgetown Circuit 80 James H
Gardner
Greensboro, Md.-T. F. Beau
champ
Greenwood. H. Glow
Harrington-J. E. Parker
Henderson, Md.-Alonzo Traver'
(supply)
Hillsboro, Md.-C. w. Spry
Houston-W. H. Hohl
Kent Island, Md.-James Ian
grail.
Kenton and Hartly - Jane
O'Neal
Lewes-A. B. Frye
Lincoln-S. L. Handy (supply)
Magnolia and Barratt's Chapel
Robert E. Green
| Marydel, Md.-RIG. Conner (sup
ply)
Milford-Frank Herson
i Milford Neck-H. B. Kelso
Milton-Howard Davis
Mt. Zion-J. L. Johnson
Nassau. T. Graham
Oxford, Md.-George E. Woo
Supply
Pomona, Md. - Frederick T
Pruitt
Preston, sMd.-Preston W.Spenc
Queenstown, Md.--R. w. Kirwa
Rehoboth-Conrad Hamer
Ridgely, Md.-O. B. Reed
Rock Hall, Md. G. Louhof
Seaford-J. l.. johnson
J Seaford Circuit-Roy L. Tawes
Smyrna. w. Colona
st. Michaels and Royal Oak, M
Iceland Jackson
Sudlersville, Md.-C. M. Grifil
Tilghman, Md.-Leon w. Ross
Trappe, Md. B. Prettyme
: (supply)
Woodside-F, D. Milbury
Wye Mills and Starr, Md.
: Kelly. (supply)
n Wyoming D. Milbury
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
DEATHS

Messick-In Philadelphia, March
28th. Mrs. Cornelia Messick, nee
Staats, formerly of Thoroughfare
Neck, aged 35 years.
Pritchett-In Dover, March 29th,
James Kirk, son of William L. and
Lizzie Pritchett, aged 2 years and
z months.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
MRS. MESSICK, DAUGHTER OF
Id. STATS

A large funeral procession pass
ed through town this morning on
the way from the depot to Friend
ship Church for interment, with
the body of Mrs. Cornelia Messick.
She was the sister of I. D. Stats
of Thoroughfare Neck.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
clH1EsVoI1| l1E
coMpASi|
Three hD Aces a,,,.|
When Present j n
Gathering At NJ
WAS LADlG' ) \

The chesvold p, ,
ceived Gel, praise for !. /,
: ! tnree Aces" a ,s''
al the recent "La5'.s !.
ering at Frederir. : y
the Kent County ",
mems Association
ment was arrangs, ~
oNsal' 6aSns Harripsytssrs ysr y
berger, ChesRoB e
Dempsey, Dover. !. =
400 dremen and ii,
trends ire gathered ts :
ll54. Inc program open. d
Darby Of the Frs5s-.'
The Harringtor ~.
under the direction :
The Frederica conpap
the first act, a rsr;.
camden-Wy ~
The second act, a t,pr,.
Robert Below and 4.
Kenneth Faulkner, n
raves, chaplain Of ts.a
mems Association. sn,..'
the Magnolia conpss u \
bins Hose Compa5rv i,
Rastus," HARMONIC, ,.1
skates. The Hariagtr
pany presented musjr !,
School band, and rs,t,,1
Brinton Holloway. acs,,I
Mrs. Jean Greenlee. III
company presented Ns j
Mackay in song and ds,l
Collins, hill billy salois \
act was rendered 5y Il
company with the scror
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF 50 YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths,
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF MARCH 80, 1886

Taken from our old files OF
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature Of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
tion.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02

.,vzes the exhaust p "
and a., ~ indicates b.
which are necessas. A. Il
The efficiency . !, 4
device is shown ~ y r.tss
more than $4,000 ~ u
n'la It last year, nd ala,,Ias'ns] %
1000 = truck-hsst aa1.s.'a'ry|
trucks t,yUa with It at I y
: The The impOrtass',, s.,,ss J !
this danger ,''a,,, W. y
| mathematics, , aa0M@1
are are being Opsrsls' ',,s11
ers VIZ nNu,sntitIes d ~
to- to sssrel.. .ls,' re ,ss''li 'li,s.l
gases, the menu Is.,.f q
has' lns At ! SOM, 50 sIi,, ! :, : n
sss begin to- to opp. .s,l' ',sS . z.
| No greater r.a,osb
| today than = ~, at'
| behind the W.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
REALTY BOOM OK !
Chambers Farm Near r,zl
Reported Sold Fl ul

The spring weather b
a substantial boom 10 m
deals over in Kent count |
land, in the sale Of vsts
other properties. One m
sold to Mr.. and Mrs. E;z
nett of Chester, Pa. Il
Chesterville near Ca
while last week The haa
late DR.. Thomas Sgz
sold to a prominent Ys !
for $4,000, and th.
farm of 600 acres vas 4
resident Of Washngtn !
ported price Of s35,M
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
PERSONALS

william H. Wanamaker and wife,
L. o. Smith and wife, Robert A.
Hance, wife and daughter Beulah,
(Continusd o. Pass Sikh
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
Two Fire Alarms stA

- - =
Robbins Hose Compsg:l
responded to two frs ]
One was a chimney ini
/ Walker D. Miflin fam !
of the railroad on The Ez
road. Little damage vase
second was a chimney b
store and dwelling d III
the corner Of North q. !
man Streets Dover.
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02
FINAL REHEARSAL FOR
"TIAYMAKERS"

The singers in the 'Cantata Of
the Haymakers," had their final re-
hearsal last night which was In
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02

Ev.rv wear the deadly traffic toll reaches new ssmss
ds.th. ThI. i, the seventh Of series Of articles n,
mon enemy, carbon monoxIde gas, more 0eN0'
"poson GAS" employed In warfare. ,df
Smyrna times., 1936-04-02

APPOINTMENTS
DOVER DISTRICT

CONTINUED from Page One)
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-15
NEW FRENCH ICE CREAM

Darlene. the new French ice
cream-a product of the Philadel-
phia Dairy Products Company. has
met with popular approval since it
made its first appearance in this
community several weeks ago. Oar
lene is described as an ice cream of
unusually fine quality, because it is
made from the choicest natural
fruits. eggs. pure rich cream and
the best grade cane sugar. II is
unique in that it combines four
flavOTs in one mold and when sliced
for serving makes an attractive pic
ture as well as a luscious mOrsel.
Darlene is put up in a distinctive
package and is ideal for all social
OocasiOns-especially bridge, parties
where a Darlene package to each
table makes a splendid treat. Also
very good for children's parties, be-
cause Darlene can be sliced to serve
four, FIVE and six portions, if nee
essary.
Darlene-the new French fee
on sale at all stores
which sell Dolly Madison, AristOerat
and Cranes ice cream.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-15
SIX MEMBERS OF STATE
GUARD UNITS PROMOTED

Edward Kennedy. Battery C. 19Sth
Coast Artillery. A. A.. Delaware Ma
tiOnal Guard, has been promoted to
the rank of corporal by order Of
Colonel George J. Schulz, regimental
commander.
Others in the regiment who have
been promoted to the same rank are:
Benjamin C. Andrews, William 6.
Colwell. both of Battery d; Harold
A. StrOhmann. David Boyd. both of
Battery G, Dover; and William W.
Moore. Battery H. New Castle.
The following qualifications have
been announced for Battery F at
Milford: Except gunners. Sergeants
Clement J. Nevins, William Marvel,
Charpes A. Peet, Herman B. Deputy,
Ralph r. Messick; CorpOrals Harry
l.. Hill. Jr.. and John T. Whaley;
first class gunners. Sergeant Clar-
ence C. Smith. Sergeants Reuben
Cady. Frederick W. Jones. COrpOrals
Robert C. Smith. NOrval E. Persons,
Albert l.. Phillips, and George L.
SmoOt; second class gunners. Cor
pOrals Mason Luther Donovan, Har-
ry B. Carpenter and Privates Mason
L. Wheeler. Howard w. Bennett,
Harvey C. Kitchens. Clifton S. Win
gate. Thomas F. Moore. Solomon
Samuel E. Moore.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-15
MOTORISTS URGED TO
WATCH RIGHT AT NIGHT

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the road. away from the approach
ing lights. In doing this the glare
is avoided and the driver takes his
half of the road from the right side.
In continuing, Superintendent
Reynolds called attention to the fact
that four times as many motor ac-
cidents and fatalities happen at
night than in the day. yet the num-
ber of cars on the roads are greatly
decreased.
Failure to keep in the lane of
travel connected with Inadequate
and glaring lights, cause many of
the mishaps. many motorists being
so thOughtless as to change the
light projections after proper in
spectiOn while the sliding out of
travel lanes in rounding curves and
the cutting in and out of lanes at
night Oftentimes over unfamiliar
roads, do much to increase the dan
ger of driving at night The police
expect to be especially watchful at
this time of the year when night
during the warmer months
becomes much heavier.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-15
MILFORD SWELTERS
IN SUMNER HEAT

Starting last Thursday Milford ex-
perienced its first real summer hint,
when the mercury climbed to S2 On
Friday last, however, according to
federal weather reporter, c. J. HOlz-
mueller, an all time peak for May s
was reached when SO was recorded
on the government thermometer. On
Saturday the thermometer again
registered 80. However on that day.
the high humidity of Friday was not
present. Many of the farmers in the
Milford section report that the ex-
treme heat and wind of last week
and the first of this week has caus-
ed the ground to become so dry that
plOwing is impossible.
One heat fatality was recorded
last week when a farmer by the
name of Jackson. near Owens Sta
ton. lost a fine full blOOded Jersey
bull. which succumbed to a brain
hemmOrrhage. caused by the intense
heat.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-15
FIRST DEAF WEDDING
In STATE OF DELAWARE

A very unique wedding was sOlmn-
lied Saturday, May 2. when Reuben
ireland Altizer. a deaf linotype Oper-
ator, of Easton. Md. was married in
Miss Hilda Hester Lynch, of Rox-
ana, Delaware. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev Henry ]. Pull
yer, rector of All Souls p. z. Church,
Philadelphia, whose congregation is
made up of deaf >mutes. The we'd
ding ceremony was performed at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. Aldon
Murray, Wilmington
The minister, unable to hear, can
talk sufficiently to be understood.
and in addition to the sign language
spoke the ceremony for the benefit
of those who could not understand
the signs.
Those present from Wilmington
stated it was the first ceremony of
its kind to be held in Delaware. The
clerk of the court was the authority,
which was learned when the mar
riage license was issued.
After the ceremony the couple
left in an automobile for Washing
ton as the guests shOwered them
with rice and confetti. From there
they journeyed on Sunday to Rich
mond. Tuesday they returned to
Easton. Nd, to their newly furnished
apartment.