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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
Centerbar, Mrs. Candee, Mrs. De-
 connie, and Mrs. M. Carroll, favor

connie, and Mrs. M. Carroll, favor committee, Mrs. McGovern, G. Gull foile, c. Dalton, Mrs. c. Hill, Mrs. M. Candy and Miss E. Dunn; re- ception committee, Bea Shea, Mrs. H. Hayden, Mrs. Savage, Mrs. Grif- fifth and Jane Casey; publicity, Miss M. Missel, Miss M. Quilter and Mrs. D. Dunn; toasts, Mrs. D. Dunn, Mrs. J. Delaney, Mrs. M. Hyland, Mrs. M. Miller, D. Lord, A. Proulx, D. Maloney and E. Kelly, program, Et- ta Kelly, Mrs. Hyland, Mrs. Delaney, Bea Shea, and Julia Larkin, invita- tion, Mrs. M. Miller, F. Kane and H. Quilter and entertainment Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08

The women's bowling league of Christ chapel completed its season with a dinner party at Old Hun dred Inn in Southbury Wednesday evening. Mrs. Samuel Budde acted at toastmistresS. Prizes were given to the prize winning teams. Those attending were Mrs. Budde, Mrs Ivy Needham. Mrs. Elizabeth Eng Ter. Mrs. Tiilie Benson, Mrs. Foley, Mrs. Edith Hoffman, Mrs. Hilda Thorell, Mrs. Ruth Armstrong, Mrs, Harriet Hensel, Mrs. Louise Hitch cock, Mrs. Helen Armstrong, Mrs. Gertrude McPhee, Mrs. Wills, Mrs. Beatrice Reife, Mrs. Lena Slater, Mrs. Isabelle Clark, Mrs. Lillian MQnson, Mrs. Mae Sugden, Mrs. Lillian Sanford, Mrs. Betty Mac Intosh, Mrs. Irene Martell and Mrs. Eunice Ahrens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
Catholic Action Dinner To Be Feature OF Santa Maria Circle Siluer Anniuersary
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08

The Sacred Heart Catholic club is completing arrangements for one of the largest events on it's calendar of events for the year. Their annual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
Chairman of Study Club

Chairman of Study Club A. Duffy, Mrs. Suzanne Drufa and Mrs. Cavanaugl,.
 The dinner will serve as a fitting climax to one of the most success ful years of the circle and many notes of praise and congratulations have been received from various circles throughout the state.
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12
Use of l to "a on Clock
Started in u. S. in 1884

The system Of numbering the
hours of the day from one to twenty
four, generally regarded as for
eign," is of American origin, early
records of the American Society Of
Civil Engineers disclose. The So
ciety itself and one or two other
scientific organizations used it for
some time and meetings were an
nounced "at 20 o'clock"
Prior to 1888 American railroads
operated on local time, based on
local meridians, and clocks in cities
no farther apart than Chicago, st.
Paul and ST. Louis differed so much
as to make it difficult to follow time
tables. BY 1881 the confusion be-
came so great all over the country
that the American Society Of Civil
Engineers appointed a committee
on uniform standard time. This
committee set up tentative system
Of hour meridians and circulated a
QUESTIONABLE among railroad Off
cials of the United States and Can
ada to determine their reaction.
Largely as result of that work, the
railroads reached an agreement on
hour meridians in October, 1888, and
put it into effect the following
month. The numbering of hours
from one to twenty-four was sug-
gested at the same time.
The society's committee next
sought to establish an international
standard or base meridian, from
which time could be figured by hour
ly intervals throughout the world.
Together with other interested
groups the committee brought the
attention of congress to the need for
such an arrangement. AS result
President Arthur was authorized in
1884 to call an international confer
ence to discuss the subject.
Twenty-six nations were repre-
sented at the conference and it was
then that the Greenwich meridian
was selected as the base. The lone
to twenty-four" system was also ap-
proved and was adopted in England
the following year. The United
States, however, never followed
suit, despite the fact that a great
number of railroad managers ap-
proved the plan. The American So
ciety of Civil Engineers soon ceased
to meet at 20 o'clock" and now
the American system" is far bet
ter known abroad than at home.
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12

golden bantam corn, the crop com
ing earlier than the white grade.
The capacity of the local plant is
between 5000 and 5000 cases daily
and the plant is under the man
agement of Mr. w. @. Money who
is well experienced in this work.
Miss Leilah Money is making a
trip into Canada and returning
through the New England States.
George Jackson, Jr., Of Hershey,
Pa, visited friends in this section
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilson of
Smyrna, were visitors in town last
week. Mr. Wilson, who is chief
electrical engineer for the Town of
Smyrna, has bought an automobile
and he and Mrs. Wilson are enjoy
ing more frequent trips.
Miss Mary Parker, of Haddon
Heights, N. j., has been on visit
to w. c. Money and family.
Mrs. Lizzie Carr, of Baltimore,
Md, is spending this week with Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Morgan.
Mrs. James Carpenter has re-
turned from Ocean City where she
spent several days.
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12

John Bassett Moore of New
York, for whom our beautiful
High School is named. One
is reprinted from the Virginia
Law Review, Volume XIII,
No. s, June, 1887, entitled
''The EDITORIAL Drift" and the
other from the Harvard Law
Review, Volume l., No.3, 1887
entitled Fifty Years of Inter
national Law" In these times
when so much is said and
written Of our national and
international trend it is re-
freshing and Illuminating to
read the expressions of a
master mind on the subject.
We extend our thanks to Mr..
Moore.
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12

Miss Joan Lawrence has return
ed home from a weeks visit with
Miss Martha Ann Moore, of Elk
ton, Md.
Miss Zeta Barham of Middle
town, visited her brother, Calvin
Outten recently, also other rela-
tives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hodgson
are being visited by their son Rey-
nolds Hodgson and wife, of Mans
field, Ohio.
Mrs. Nina Maloney has returned
from Rehoboth Beach after a sew
eral days sojourn with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frank Taylor, of Viii
mington.
Miss Joan Jones, of Newark, n.
j., was the guest of Miss Blanche
Lee the past week.
Miss Martha Ann Moore, of Elk
ton, Md, is spending a few days
with relatives here.
Miss Lola Stats, of Paoli, Pa,
has been visiting her cousin, Mrs.
Rhena Hart.
Mr.. Elmer B. Naylor and family,
of Riverton, N. j., visited w. C..
Money and family the past week.
Little Samuel Slant, of Dover, is
the guest of his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Slant.
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12
Federal Aid of S75,000,000

Not much is being heard
from the PWA these days,
says the Morning News. Sec
retary Ickes, worsted by Mr..
Hopkins and his WPA, is say
ing little. Recently, however,
the Public Works Administra-
tion estimated that it has con-
tributed a share to some S75,-
100000 worth of recreation
projects.
"A total of 301 colleges re-
ceived PWA help in building
swimming pools, a t h ! e t i C
fields, and stadiums. Athletic
facilities were included in
many Of the 1,540 school
building projects. Ninety mu-
inequalities were aided in
build baseball diamonds, golf
courses, auditoriums, and so
on.
"OR the whole, this $751;
100000 was money well spent
if the sponsors Of these prof.
ects got a dollars value for a
dollar laid out. The additions
to the nations recreational
plant will pay their way in
health and happiness. They
represent a permanent i'm
provement.
"If the same thing could be
said of all the millions the
government has poured out
since 1888, the public could
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12
A Deserved Tribute

When the Delaware State
Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
ton meets in Dover for a two
day session beginning on Sep
tember 8, it will perform one
act which will overshadow all
others which feature the as
semblage. That will be the
dedication of a monument in
memory of deceased volunteer
firemen in our state, no mat
ter whether they died in the
performance of service or
from natural causes. We
quite agree with the Journal
Every Evening that such an
act twill be a well-deserved
tribute to such men. The
will occupy a
prominent site in the state
It's dedication will be
preceded by a parade which at
the monument will merge into
the dedication exercises.
1T is impossible for definite
to be placed upon the
value and unselfishness of the
service that has been done in
Delaware by the volunteer
firemen. It also is impossible
to express in figures the lives
they have saved, the accidents
and the property loss they
have prevented by their time
ly intervention by night and
BY day. Every city, town, and
community in the state should
be represented at the Dover
ceremonies"
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12
CORRESPONDENCE
Continued From Page Eighty

Mannering and family. Little dam
age was done. A strawstack on
the farm of George w. Daniels was
destroyed. At the same time, the
lightning entered the home of
Clyde l.. Shockley by way of the
radio, and stunned Mrs. Shockey
who sat in the front room. She
soon recovered through aid render
ed by Mr.. Shockley.
Two Wilmington men, Harvey
Lynch and Jack Akehurst, of the
Hotel DUPONT, fishing last Thurs
day from Ed Raymond's at Noxen-
town Lake, caught bass weigh
ing seven pounds and measuring
% inches, one of the biggest of the
season.
The Daughters of America had
their picnic at Riverview Beach
this year and report a fine time.
Those attending were Mrs. Oscar
Biddle and son Junior, Mrs. Vernon
Watts. Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Ma
thaniel johnson and son Edwin,
Mrs. Mary Dugan, Mrs. Daisy
Johnson, Mrs. Clarence Schwatka,
Mrs. Rachel Naylor, Mrs. Herman
Vanhorn, Mary and Margaret Con-
oway, Mrs. Walter Morgan, Mrs.
Edgar Slaughter, Mrs. Irving
Brown and children Frances. Lo-
vinia and Billy. Everyone reports
a fine time.
The local corn cannery began op-
erations last week running on
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12
Newspaper Reflects Town

A noted lecturer makes the
following statement: "When I
travel, / leave the train when
ever it makes a stop of five
minutes, and buy the local
newspaper. 1t is a way to size
up a town on its progressive
ness. Those who are dissat-
isfied with the quality of the
newspaper in their home
town, can help it only by first
improving themselves. If you
see a newspaper with few adj
vertiSements and not much
news, it is an indication that
the town is slow and unpro-
gressive. As you read ABOUT
the organizations that are do
ing important and interesting
things, as the story is told of
public improvements in pro-
gress or contemplated, the
newspaper reflects a commun-
ity that has a hopeful future.
1T is hard for a newspaper to
buck up against a sluggish
and sleeping town. The own
ers and employees of such a
newspaper may do their best
to push it, but if the mer-
chants won't advertise, and if
many people borrow their
neighbor's paper instead of
buying it themselves, how can
such a newspaper do much
against this current of indef-
ference? The moral is to sup
port the home newspaper, if
you want your home town to
convey to the world the i'm
preston that your home city
is on the upgrade"
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12
Strange loads From Brazil

Among the curious aquatic crea-
lures in the aquarium of the London
zoo are the Pipa toads from the
swamps Of Northern Brazil. Their
heads are triangular in shape and
as fiat as half-crown pieces. Their
fingers" are long and slender and
terminate in star-shaped tips, while
the toes are so broadly webbed that,
when extended. they resemble half
opened umbrellas. Their eggs, re-
ports a London paper. up to about
hundred in number, are deposited.
with the help Of the male. upon the
back Of the female. where they sink
into the skin. which. during the
breeding season, is spongy and
yielding. The cavities so formed
become covered after a few days
with a horny lid. Nearly three
months later the young toads lift up
the lids and emerge as perfect little
toads
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12
''Newark Post" Enlarged

The Newark Post, now the
college towns only newspaper
since the Delaware Ledger
to Wilmington, comes
to us an eight-column quarto
neatly printed and well
edited. The paper has been a
six-column quarto. Editor
Rutledge and his staff have
reason to be proud and we
wish the Post continued sue
cess. Incident to the enlarg-
ing of the Post is the fact
they have moved into a mod
ern $4,000 building with a
new Merganthaler type set
ting machine and new and
modern machinery. 1t was
founded by the late Everett
G. Johnson in 1910 and well
merits the success it has at
tanned.
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12

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Smyrna times., 1937-08-12

congratulate itself as wsell as
the New Deal. Unfortunate
ly, vast sums have been frit-
tered away on all kinds of
boondoggles, and there is
nothing to show in return"
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12

ADVERTISEMENTS Smyrna Times
La the business medium not only for the
town it represents, but for the outlying
district of which it is the center, en-
bracing the towns of Clayton, Kenton,
Cheswold, Townsend. Leipsic. &c. rate
of so cents per inch an insertion charg-
ed for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale, For Rent,
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less. minimum
charge of SO cents per insertion. In
memoriam articles. 10 cents per line per
Issue
THE SMYRNA TIMES Is an Independent
paper devoted to- the welfare of the town
1t represents and the State of which 1t
Is part. 1t also gives the items OF
importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12
Smyrna Firemen's Carnival

Smyrna Firemen's Carnival
Smyrna Firemen opened
their Street Carnival Friday
night and will continue thru
this weekend and longer
should unfavorable weather
interfere. While they have
not the amusementS as in for
mer years, they are having
good patronage. Tonight is
Visiting Firemen's Nj g h t
when companies with their
trucks from Delaware and
Eastern Shore of Maryland
will visit the carnival and be
extended the glad hand of fell
lowship. Citizens Hose Com
pany, No. 1, of Smyrna, has a
$4,000 Indebtedness to meet
and the carnival is held to
realize funds for this and 9th
er needs. The Fire Company
needs your patronage and
Best wishes for the
of the carnival.
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12
ODESSA
Items of Personal and Social Inter
est Cleaned About NeighborhoOd

Sob oASohS' <hbo-
Odessa, Aug. 12-The Busy Bee
Sunday School Glass taught by
Mrs. George Whittock, picnicked
at Riverview Park last week. The
class left by bus from Odessa and
enjoyed a delightful outing.
Corbit library has just received
four books from the International
Mind Alcoves, a part of the Car
negie Erdowmen. All books are
travel, Canada" Denmark, "
Discovery of South America" and
What England Really Is"
The Official Board of st. Paul's
M. E. Church met at the home Of
CONTINUED on PAGE Fivel
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12

Compliments to Judge Moore
We have read with interest
two excellent works of Hon.
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12

Entered at the Post Offoe at Sm.rna. Del
aware, as Second Class matter.
Subscription price. sl.5o per year. strictly
In advance.
Smyrna times., 1937-08-12

Published Every Thursday Morning. by
r. d. HOFFECKER- Proprietor.
Founded by Robert D. Hoffecker. July 5.
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
Houses for Rent-Unfurnished 9
Money to Loan

ADVANCED on diamonds. watches, jewelry
and sllverware: loans $500 and over . % ::
all tickets good for one year MORNINGS
LOAN OFFICE, opp. Washington Airport
ON diamonds. watches. jewelry. silverware
etc. No adv. arrangement neces. Lowest
rates. ROSSLYN LOAN CO.. Rosslyn Va.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
>INGRAHAM ST. NV.

'INGRAHAM ST. N. w.
Readily responding to the needs
of the average family for a real
home, this corner Colonial brick
house is ideal. 1t has all the
requirements six rooms (three
bedrooms), inclosed porch. modern
bath, laundry tubs in the base
ment, built-in garage and oil heat.
This is not new house, but it is
in perfect condition and can be
purchased on interesting terms.
$500 BLOCK w PL. NV.
Imagine buying siX-room house
in the Northwest section Of town
with modest down payment and
only $58 a month, the latter in
cluding interest, payment on the
principal, taxes and insurance. I
can hear you saying. cts too good
to be true" but it really can be
done. Look at these II new houses
in the $500 block of w Place. They
have the newest of appointments,
are we'll constructed and delight
fully livable. For your inspection
one has been furnished so you can
actually see what real home you
would have.
BUNGALOW IN VIRGINIA:
No type of home has become so
popular in recent years as the
bungalow type" They seem to be
more and more in demand all the
time. Over in Virginia, in a most
attractive section, is a five-room
one that you must see. There are
two bedrooms, a living room with
an open fireplace, a full-Size dining
room, kitchen and bath. The ar
rangement of the floor plan is
quite original and one could fur
nish it so attractively. The best
part Of all of this is that it can
be purchased on your own terms,
and it sells for only $6,750.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

64OO BLOCK 31ST PL. N. w.:
, In Chevy Chase, one of our most
popular sections, I visited beauti-
full Georgian Colonial house that
is bit exciting in its originality
The house has seven rooms, 21a
baths and is set in the midst OF
lovely handicapped grounds, part OF
which is an exquisite informal
garden. My favorite room is the
library, Is by 18 feet, paneled in
walnut and having oodles of built
in bookcases. The kitchen is all
electric, and the builders refer to
it as an Electric Dream Kitchen"
very appropriate name. Every
needed convenience is to be had,
such as a built-in tWo-car garage,
automatic heat, maids room and
many others. Be sure to include
this in your inspection trip.
NEW STONE-FRONT HOUSES:
These houses in the $500 block
of First Street are a revelation in
beauty and good taste, carrying out
the difficult task of pleasing both
the old and young members of the
family. They are the new stone
front type with the third floor
turned into a study or extra bed
room Gf you need it,; large day
Ilight easements with most attrac-
tive recreation rooms with stone
fireplaces and Dutch ovens. The
first-floor plans are delightfully."-
arranged ones, with charming liv-
ing rooms, full-size dining rooms,
modern kitchens that contain
every built-in feature. Upstairs in
these houses you will find the bed,
rooms, three in all, very spacious
and bright; the two baths are
u ra modern and there is plenty
of storage space. One of these
homes is now ready for inspection
and is open daily. Better reserve
your final decision until you have
seen these.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

COCKER SPANIEL. pedigreed, female, sil-
yer buff. 10 mos, over distemper; fine
matron prospect. beautiful specimen. 3 East
Lenox St. Chevy Chase. Nd. Wise. 2402
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

CHAPLIN ST N. w. 1920. Apt. 33-Beau-
tifully furnished double room, with
breakfast: use of apartment when out of
town AID 7R2h-J
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

DOWNTOWN. 1921 18th st. n. W.-Nice.
clean single room, 81 with 7. W.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

COLUMBIA RID. N. W, 1475. Apt. 3-In-
auguration accommodations for to 8
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
Furnished Rooms

CLAIMING ST. N. E., 2sO6-3 rooms,
kitchenette. pantry and bath. ami. re-
fined neighborhood. no objection to young
infant: gas, elec., heat furn.. $50 month.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

Ford 1882 stake Truck-Four- COOK
cylinder motor. dual wheels. OSVO
WAKEFIELD MOTOR co.
2525 sherman Ave. N. w. ADAMS 8OOO
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

D ST N. W., 125-Three communicating
rooms for light housekeeping.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
Wanted-Room and Board

SPANISH gentleman wants room & board
in private family. Prefers home where
secretarial service may be obtained. with
private garage. Write Box E-64. Times
Herald
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

USED CAR BARGAINS-Northea Motor
Co. go Bladensburg Rd. N. E.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

HUPMOBILE 81 Straight g, in absolute
perfect condition all around, including
good tires Owned by private party, 500.
Can he seen at any time at 500 Sd y. W.
Mr.. Walker.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
HOME HUNTING
With BARBARA HOLMES

you are the places described beog0 phone
or call on Barbara Holiness 1919 ST. n H. d. 500 d. 1000
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

used cars in Wash. at Packard 9
large showroom. l1Ol Kalorama Rd. NV.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
STUDE BAKER
Automobiles for Sale


LOWEST TERMS ON USED CARS
Handley Motor. $3.50 Georgia Ave "
SEE STANLEY HORNER FOR BETTER
USED CARS AND BUCKS
STANLEY HORNER. 10l5 14th st. N. W.
DRIVE A CARTER RENEWED CAR
Parkway Motor Co. 3040 NJ St. N. W.
HIGHEST Apprasals for your old car at Ar
cade Pontiac Co. l4l9 Irving St. N. W.
CLEANEST used cars in Wash at Packard's
large showroom. 1901 Kalorama Rd. NV.
USED CAR BARGAINS-Northeast Motor
Co. 92O Bladensburg Rd. N. E.
USED CAR BARGAINS
Wolfe Motors. S619 Georgia Ave
USED CHEVRoLETS-CARS & TRUCKS
Addison Chev. Sales. 1887 Irving St.
USED CARS that are better by compare
son" Warfleld Motor Co.. 2525 Sherman
Ave N. W
BIG USED-CAR SALE
LUSTINE-NICHOLSON. Hyattsville, Nd.
&C DICK ENGLISH" for used car 215
Pa Ave. s. E.
HILL & TIBBITTS
FORDS. all body styles. Priced from S75 up.
lll4 Vermont Ave. N. W. Nat. $3.50
CHEAPEST PRICES in the city Ouris-
mans Chevrolet Co. 625 H St. n. e.
USED CARS AND TRUCKS Sullivan
Chevrolet. 400 n; 7; Ave. n W ME.
2S11 2435 14th st. N. W AID. 1923.
The Washington times., 1937-08-09
FLIES ATLANTIC
IN z HOURS

FOYNES, Ireland. Aug. 9
G.NSJ.-The fastest commercial
crossing Of the Atlantic ever made
was accomplished today by the
British Imperial Always flying
boat Cambria when she settled
here IL hours, two minutes after
leaving Botwood, N. F.
Riding on eaSterly winds, the
Cambria averaged 1853 miles an
hour. Her hull cut the waves here
at 1882 a. m. (4::32 a. m. E. s. T0,
linking the New and Old Worlds
overnight for the first time in his
tory, outside a stunt" flight.
The hop was made in connec-
ton with surveys being made
jointly by Pan-American and I'm
perial in preparation for regular
passenger and mail service be-
tween New York and London.
The Washington times., 1937-08-09
Jap Officer
Killed by
Chinese

SHANGHAI, Aug. 9 U.N.S0
Serious repercusSions were feared
today from an incident which oc-
CURED at the Hungjao airdrome
near here when Chinese sentries
fired on an automobile contain
ing a number Of japanese Off.
GERS.
One of the latter was killed by
a bullet from a Chinese gun. The
occupants of the car failed to halt
when challenged by the sentrieS.
Chinese Soldier Killed
A Chinese soldier was killed in
a general outburst Of firing which
followed the first shot. Settle
ment police in the surrounding
area were mustered for emergency
service.
The japanese officers were
members Of a landing party seek
ing to enter the airdrome, which
is in Chinese hands.
Japanese and Chinese accounts
Of the incidents differ, the latter
asserting one Of the Japanese
officers opened fire when the SEN
tries commanded them to halt,
while japanese authorities in
sisted the Chinese fired without
provocation.