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The Washington times., 1937-02-06
February Holidays Bring Busy Days for CI"bO"'en Of C0
What Women s Clubs
Are Planning for
The Next Week

HCouncil of Jewish Women-Meet-
ing, 2:30 p. m, Jewish Community
Center.
Women's City Club - Current
events, 5 p. M; board Of directors
meeting, 8 p. M, 1856 Jackson Pl.
N. w.
Women's National Press Club
Luncheon, p m, Willard Hotel.
Women'S Union Bureau of En-
craving and Printing-Meeting, 8
p. m, Willard.
Kappa Beta Pi Legal Sorority
Luncheon, 1915 p. m, Willard.
WEDNESDAY
Washington Section, National
Council of Jewish Women-Meet-
ing of Music Appreciation Group,
II a. M, veStry rooms Of the
Washington Hebrew Congrega-
ton.
League of Republican Women
Meeting, $3.50 p. m, clubhouse,
Sixteenth and Scott Circle N. w.
Women's City Business
and Professional Section, dinner
meeting, $50 p. M, 1876 Jackson
Pl. N. w.
Soroptimist Club-Luncheon, /
p. M, Willard.
Women OF the Moose-Institu-
ton of new Clarendon (Va0
chapter, 8 p. M, Lee Tavern,
Arlington, Va.
Zonta Club-Luncheon meet
ing, l p. M, Y. w. c. A.
Xenos Club-Valentine party,
8 p. M, Y. w. C. A.
American Association Of Uni
versity VVomen-Dinner spon'
sored by the Martha MacLear
poetry group. 7 p. mp 1884 I st.
N. w.
THURSDAY
Women's City Club-Book Re.
view Section meeting, 2 p. M, 736
jackson Pl. N. w.
Thomas Marshall Chapter, D.
A. R-Meeting, 8 p. M, home of
Mrs. William Henry Wagner.
Women of the MooSe-Bingo
and card party for the benefit of
Moosehaven Hospital fund, 8 p. M,
at the home of Mrs. Nora Kennedy,
1914 Vermont Ave. N. w.
Blue Triangle Club-Valentin
dance, 8 p. M, Y. w. C. A.
FRIDAY
Susan Riviere Hetzel Chapter,
D. A. R.-Meeting, afternoon, Co.
lonial Danes Club.
Women of the Moose-Seven-
teenth birthday celebration, 8 pm,
Moose Hall.
Senior High School Girl Re-
serves-Valentine club supper and
entertainment, 6 p. m, at the
Y. w. c. A.
The Washington times., 1937-02-06

>staunch advocate Of the repeal Of
this law; Representative Robert
Ramspeck, of Georgia, who is
chairman Of the House Civil Serv-
ice Committee, who last year pi-
loted the Celler repeal bill through
his committee. Representative
Emanuel Celler, too. is slated to
speak. Representative Celler has
again introduced his bill nullify-
ing Section 2l3 in the present ses-
sion of Congress.
Two other leading speakers will
include Mrs. Emma Guffey Miller,
National Democratic Committee
woman for Pennsylvania, and Mrs.
Harvey w. Wiley, secretary Of the
National Council of the National
Woman's Party.
The Washington times., 1937-02-06

Mrs. C. M. Jansky, jr., of Wash
irgton, first grand vice president
Of Alpha Gamma Delta, is in New
York city for the installation Of
Alpha Theta Chapter OF Alpha
Gamma Delta, as the forty-sixth
The Washington times., 1937-02-06

Many national organizations are
cooperating in the work to obtain
repeal Of Section 213, and will be
represented on the program to-
night by the speakers indicated:
National League Of Women VOt-
ers, Mrs. Harris Baldwin, first
vice president; National Educa-
ton Association, Miss Charl Or
mond Williams, field representa-
tive; National Federation Of BuSi-
ness and Professional Women's
Clubs, Mrs. Dorothy Dunn, chair
man Of legislative committee; Ma
tional Association Of Women
Lawyers, Mrs. Burnita Shelton
Matthews, past president; Ameri'
can Federation Of Government
Employees, Col. Charles I. Stengle.
The Washington times., 1937-02-06
The Mail Ba6

Vanzie Clevenger, Winchester,
Va. You have a "stampless
cover" that has value Of between
10 and Is cents, depending upon
condition. StampleSs covers )"
were used in this country be-
tween 1880 and 1858.
AS for determining the value of
your collection it is suggested
that you purchase the standard
Catalogue, published by Scott, on
sale at all Washington stamp
dealers for $3.50. Your name and
address has been given to these
dealers for circulars.
The Washington times., 1937-02-06
Attends Installation

'charter of this national women's
fraternity.
Mrs. JanSky will attend the
installation banquet tonight and
a tea tomorrow in honor Of char
ter members, both functions tax
ing place in the Beekman Tower.
The Washington times., 1937-02-06
New Foreign Issues Are
On Sale Here

FRANCE-A commemorative will 60 sale at Chamonix
from February IL to 18 in connection with the international
ski championships which will be held there.
The Washington times., 1937-02-06
D. A. r. Chapters Plan
Programs to Honor
WASHINGTON
Bv MARY PADGETT

In this month historic dates, with Lincolns birthday
Friday George Washngons birthday February %;
St. Valentines Day February H. and the birthday of the
beloved feminist Susan B. Anthony who born Febru
ary 49, 1920 Capital groups showing full schedule Of
interesting events.
The Washington times., 1937-02-06
Observation-Disclosures
Included in Each of
Forty-FiVe Sets
BY CHARLES A. KENNY
Times Stamp Editor

British post office plans for the coming coronation of George
VI May 12 1887 have been announced in regard to the
series of stamps to be issued by the colonies
The Washington times., 1937-02-06
Philatelic Exchange Is
Now Operating

note progress the phatelic world and important
subject stamp dealers throughout the country is the
recently established Phlatec Exchange Of New York. 119
Nassau st.. New York city.
The Washington times., 1937-02-06

Transpacifc Air Mail
Stamps Issued Here
February IS

issuance of air-ma stamps in the 20cen and
denominations in connection with the schedule of
reduced postage the transpacc ama service
The Washington times., 1937-02-06

has done away with the lad de-
nomination, The following is the
complete list of colonies and the
approved values.
The Washington times., 1937-02-06
Of Local Interest

The Government Printing OF.
flee Stamp Club will hold a meet
ing in the Green Room, eighth
floor, G.. P. o. building, at 8:15
o'clock, Thursday, February II.
The Washington times., 1937-02-06

ciety will meet at the Hotel Carl
ton. Sixteenth Street, Wednesday,
February 10 at 8 o'clock.
The Chamber Of Commerce Of
Fredericksburg, Va, has Spon-
sored a cachet commemorating
the birthday of George Washing
ton, February %. Send covers
ready to go to the chamber.
The British postal authorities
have denied the current rumor
that the King Edward VIII stamps
will be withdrawn. Also regard.
less Of reports the only coronation
issues sanctioned to date are those
of the crown colonies.
The Illustrated history of
United States postage stamps
which will be published by the
Post Office Department Is ex-
pected to be available on or about
April /.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
E. r. DICK HEADS
FRUIT GROWERS
Smyrna-B -BrenfOrd Fruit Grow
ers Hon0red by Pen
insula Society
HOLD MEET IN CAMDEN

E. r. Dick, prominent Smyrna
fruit grower and farmer, was elect
ed president of the Peninsula Hor-
ticultural Society at the closing
session of the annual meeting at
Camden, Friday morning. He sue
ceeds State Senator a. Bailey
Thomas of Camden. 1t has been
the custom Of the society to hold
their annual meeting at the home
town Of its president. There is
quite a probability that the meet
ing next year will be held in Smyr-
ma. ther officers are: Vice-presi-
dent, Otto Sanger, Easton, Md;
treasurer, w. Lee Allen, Salisbury,
Md; secretary, DR.. T. F. Manns,
executive committee, Mr..
Robert Smith, Bridgeville;
o. r. Higgins, Hurlock, Md; vice
presidents for Delaware, New Cas-
tie, Newton L. Grubb; Kent, John
Lord; Sussex, w. Q. Newton. Vice
president for Maryland, Cecil, ]. f.
Kent, Evelyn Harris;
Queen Anne's, j. D. McVean; Car
oline, Frank ziegler; Talbot, Albert
Fike; Dorchester, Mrs. r. Lane
Cunningham; Wicomico, J. L. Nor
ris; Worcester, F. J. Dukes; SOM
erset, Homer S. Kemp. Vice-pres-
ident for Virginia, w. o. Strong,
Onley, Va. The Delaware Section
adopted a resolution urging that
w. T. Derrickson be retained as di-
rector of the Bureau of Markets.
The society passed resolutions OPP
posing the wage and hour measure
and the full crew railroad bill. THE
Freezing Process in Marketing
Fruits and Vegetables was ex-
planned by Frank App, manager of
a large fruit and vegetable farm
where the produce from 10000
acres Is marketed in a frozen con-
dition. There was much interest
in this address, as many members
are considering adopting the pro-
cess. The only other address was
by J. Harold Clark of the New Jer-
sew Experiment Station, who dis
THE Newer Varieties of
and Their Value in
the Commercial Field"
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
10Th
CENTURY CLUB
Dr. 4. E. Hynson Gives Illus
trated Talk on "Social
Diseases"
NO MEETING TOMORROW

The Twentieth Century Club met
on Friday afternoon, the president,
Mrs. Ennis, in the chair. The coll
iect was read in unison. There
We're several announcements. The
round Table of Wyoming has in
Vted the Smyrna Club for a reci-
procity program, January 10th
winch was accepted. There was
also an invitation to the Delaware
Coiony for their program for
Christmas. There will be no meet
lhg this week. Mrs. Theodore Hyn-
son sang a solo, accompanied by
MISS Mary Hynson. DR.. Hynson
was the speaker and gave an Illus
Irated address on Social Diseas-
es' Mrs. Hynson and Miss Mary
r1ynson sang a duet. On Friday
afternoon, December 31st, there
VIII VIII De a Christmas party for the
children.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
HEAR FOUNDER
ROTARY CLUBS
Paul Harris Addresses An In
ter-City Rotary Meeting
at Dover
SMYRNA REPRESENTED

On Thursday, December 16, Ro-
tary Clubs from Delaware and the
Eastern Shore of Maryland met
with the Dover Club to pay hom-
age to Paul Harris, the founder of
Rotary. Morris Simon, President
of the Dover Rotary Club, intro
duced the program participants,
District Governor George S. Will
liams of Millsboro, E. Paul Burk-
holder, past district governor, Glenn
Mead, the first president of Rotary
International. The presidents of
the clubs that were represented
were called upon to extend greet
ings to Paul Harris In 1905 Paul
Harris gathered together few of
his friends, all imbued with the
ideal of service to mankind. Out
of that small beginning grew Ro-
tary International branches of
which may be found in over sixty
nations of the world. A world
traveller Paul Harris has been en-
tertained by Rotarians in the con-
tinents and the islands of the sea.
Everywhere the ideals represented
by Rotary are growing steadily
and one day the ideal, Peace on
Earth, Good Will Toward Men,
might truly be the results of such
activities promoted by Rotary
clubs all over the world. AS a
climax, E. Paul Burlholder unveil-
ed a beautiful portrait of Paul
Harris which will be a priced pos
session of the Dover Club. Miss
Doris Shatz, teacher of music in the
John Bassett Moore School, Smyr-
ma, and Mr.. Charles Harris, bari
tone, of Dover, presented an excel
lent musical program. The Smyr-
ma Club will hold its regular meet
ing on Thursday, December %, at
the Wayside Inn. At this time an
interesting Christmas program has
been planned by the Program Com
mittee.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
JOHN BASSETT
MOORE SCHOOLS
Complete Series of Christmas
Stories Under Leadership
of Three Teachers
WIN BASKETBALL GAME

The last in a series of programs
featuring the contributions of the
Hebrews and Romans to the
Christmas story was presented un-
der the leadership of Miss Graham
Miss Shatz, and Mrs. Harrington
Tuesday, December 81. 1t was the
elimination of these contributions
the enactment of the birth of
the Christ Child to two modern
honeymooners in Bethlehem The
cast of characters included: MARY
of Today" Wilma Blendt; Joseph
of Today" John ShortalP'; Inn
keeper" Billy MacLucas; MARY,
the mother of Jesus" Daisy Oar
rell; Joseph" James Diacumakos;
The Angel Grabriel," Bobby Dea-
kyne. A brass quartet from the
school band under the direction of
Mr. McFadden played Christmas
Carols in the balcony. An octet
from the State Teachers College,
colored, gave a most enjoyable pro-
gram OF spiritual songs ana carols.
The sixth grades, under the super
vision of Mrs. Smith, wrote Christ
mas stories in their English work,
and chose from each section the
best one. In section I, Vance Coles
'SThe Three Poor Children" was
voted the best. In sectionII, Janet
Pyle's was chosen; hers is entitled
Punch and Judy" The pupils
dramatized these two stories on
Wednesday afternoon in the School
Miss Scouts Fourth
Grade presented a play entitled
'-Santa's Visit to the Andrews
Family" Miss Adkins class pre-
sented Christmas Customs in
Other Lands" The program was
announced by James Edmondson.
The sixth grade, section II, has or
ganized a Good Manners" club. It
is the purpose of this club to learn
correct etiquette in every circum-
stance. Table manners are to be
at the next meeting. AS
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
BETTER FERRY
OVER ON SHORE
Talbot, Dorchester, and Other
Areas to Get Quicker Ser
vice to Annapolis
AIDS DELAWARE TOO

Announcement of interest to the
Eastern Shore of Maryland is that
the Claiborne Annapolis Ferry
Company is planning a modern
ferry boat, a shuttle service, be-
tween Claiborne and Kent Island
the first of next year. This means
autoists of Talbot and Dorchester
Counties, and others on the lower
part of the Shore will be able to
avoid the roundabout route
through Caroline, Kent, and Queen
Anne's to Annapolis and Baltimore.
The announcement was made by
former Governor Emerson C. Har-
rington, president of the company,
and Fran Sherman, general man.
ager in charge of operations, and it
follows the launching Saturday of
the all-steel ferry which will be
used on the Claiborne-Anapolis run
in the spring. The new
service could be started i'm
company officials said,
CONTINUED on Pare F1vel
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
THE THING THAT COUNTS
By Dorothy Mof1tt

It matters not how small the gift,
Nor that it cost but a dime
It's the thought you send along with it
That counts, at Christmas time.
1t may be a glittering diamond
A ruby, precious, rare
Yet they'll be but a lump of stone
Unless your heart is there.
It's not what you give. but the way you
give
That makes this a season of cheer
So. let's make the fun we spread that day
Last throughout the year.
Don't be alarmed if your funds are low
Just keep this thought in mind
It's the love you wrap up with the gift
That counts at Christmas time.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
FARM FIRES ADD
A HEAVY TOLL
Statistics Reveal $500 Lives
and S1OO,OOO,OOO Damage
Each Year
DEFECTIVE CHIMNEYS

Farm fires in the United States
take about $500 lives and destroy
500, 100000 worth of property
each year, says a recent United
States Department of Agriculture
publication Fires on Farms +"
Eighty-five per cent of this loss is
from such commonplace causes as
defective chimneys and fiues;
sparks on combustible roofs; light
ming; spontaneous combustion !;
careless use of matches, smoking;
careless use of gasoline and kero-
sene; defective and improperly in
stalled stoves and furnaces; faulty
wiring; and misuse of electric ap-
pliances. Four simple precautions
that the author, Harry E. Roethe,
Of the Bureau of Chemistry and
Soils, gives to reduce needless
waste caused by farm fires are:
Use fire-resistant roofing, dispose
Of waste and rubbish, never use
gasoline or kerosene to start or re-
vive fire, and, guard against
overheating Of stoves and furnaces
and clean smoke pipes at least
once year. He also suggests
that major buildings be equipped
with lightning rods. In addition
to removing the fire hazards,
Roethe suggests preparations to
fight a fire should one occur, that
Is, fire-fghting equipment ON every
farm, kept in a handy place ready
Tor instant use. A copy of leaf
let a. Fires on Farms" may be
obtained by writing to the United
States Department of Agriculture,
Washington, ID. @.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
BOY is
KILLED IN CAR
Death OF Howard Taylor, Jr.,
Aged 5, Raises 1897 Auto
mobile Toll to 1O1
THREE OTHERS HURT

F'ive-year-old Howard TavIor.
Jr., of Laurel, was fatally injured
Monday night when an automobile
driven by his father and one by
Harley o. Riggin, Laurel funeral
director, collided head-on on u. S.
Route 13, one mile south of Laurel.
The boys sister, Beverly Taylor,
years old, suffered a possible frac-
ture of the skull. The father and
Riggin suffered head injuries The
death Of the boy raised Delaware's s
1897 automobile toll to 101 The
boy died three hours after being
admitted to the Beebe Hospital at
Lewes from a fractured skull and
internal injuries. His sister was
admitted to the same hospital.
where her condition was reported
fair. Mr.. Riggin was taken to the
Peninsula General Hospital at Sal
isbury suffering from a severe lac
Grafton of the head. According to
Corporal George K. Shockley of
the Bridgeville police station, Rig
gin was driving north and Taylor
was proceeding in the opposite di-
rection when the two cars collided.
Riggin was found unconscious with
his head on the concrete highway
but regained consciousness before
reaching the hospital. The officer
said the speedometer on Higgins
car was jammed at As miles-per-
hour. No arrests will be made un-
til after the investigation is com
pleted. police said.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
SEE THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT FIX MILK PRICE

At the dinner meeting in the
James w. Cain gymnasium of
Washington College, over at Ches-
tertown, Md, attended by more
than 800 dairymen and their wives,
Friday evening, it was decided to
call a meeting in Philadelphia with
federal officials for a show down on
a uniform price for milk for the
Delmarva peninsula, Pennsylvania,
and New Jersey. If no agreement
can be obtained at this meeting it
was the feeling of dairymen that
the federal government should be
asked to step in and regulate the
price for the product shipped to
the Philadelphia Milk Shed for dis
tribution. A. H. Allebach, manag-
er of the Interstate Milk Produc-
ers Association, and a representa-
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23

tive from the Philadelphia Milk
Shed, discussed the situation. This
was followed by a general discus
sion by leading dairymen of the
county, all of whom favor a mea-
sure of federal control over prices
unless a more acceptable plan
could be devised. The Delmarva
dairymen contend they are entitled
to a price nearer that paid Penn
sylvania dairymen for theri milk
than they are now receiving. At a
meeting at Denton, Md, recently
the proposal for federal regulation
was launched. II. Stockton Startt,
of the Shore Dairy Council
was toastmaster. The Chestertown
double male quartette sang several
selections and the washington
College orchestra furnished music.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
MISS DOROTHY RIGGS WE'D
Becomes the Wife of S. Allen Mof-
fit at Wedding at Easten, Md.


Miss Dorothy P Riggs, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Riggs
of Smyrna, and Mr.. S. Allan Mof-
fit, son of Mrs. William Mofitt of
Brenford, We're quietly married at
the parsonage of the NJ. E. Church
at Easton, Maryland, on Saturday.
December 18th. The Rev. EsselI
P. Thomas. former pastor of As
bury M. E. Church, Smyrna. now
stationed at Easton, performed the
ceremony. They left Easton for
Washington where they spent their
honeymoon returning to Smyrna
Monday afternoon. The bride has
for several years been doing secre-
tarial work in the insurance Office
of the late w. o. Hoffecker, now
of Hervey P. Hall She is one of
Smyrna's bright girls, prominent in
church work. She is a graduate
of the John Bassett Moore High
School of Smyrna and has won
considerable local praise for her
amateur dramatic work in home
talent entertainments. The groom
known faniliarly to his friends as
Red" Moffitt, has been living
home with his mother on the farm
at Brenford He now holds a po-
sition with the Baldwin Locomotive
Works at Eddystone, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
58TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Jones of Do
Yer at Mrs. Bessie Robinson's Here


yer at Mrs. Bessie Robinson's Here
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jones of Do
yer, celebrated their fifty-eighth
wedding anniversary at the home
of their daughter, Mrs. Bessie Rob
inson of Smyrna. Those present
were: Charles Jones of Dover,
Isaac Jones of Wilmington, Ollie
Jones and wife, near Kenton; Lew
is Jones, Kenton; Susan Jones,
Smyrna; Anna Jones, Sudlersville,
Md; Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Jones
and daughter Edna; Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert Downs and family, Mary
Hester, Francis and Laura Bell;
MIR. and Mrs. Clifford Jones, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Jones and fam
lily, Bernice and Robert of Richard
son Park; Harry Jones, Clauson
Jones, Auldred Jones, of Balti-
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Jones,
Wilmington; Mrs. Myrtle Wade
and family Leroy, Lois and Char
les; Mrs. Anna VanPelt and fam
lily, Betty, Ethel, Jimmy and Anna
Marie; ]. Frank Robinson, Lydia
Robinson.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
hLAS AT ST. PETERS

1frlck Marx Barton, Rec
punces Services For Week
Flers Episcopal Church,
ferck Marx Barton, rec
Fl the following announce
\ Christmas and the Sun
services: Friday, Christ
at ll;3O p. m, the mid
E'lee will begin. The choir
slSted by members of
hl0lr and Mrs. Richard
\ sOloisr in rendering
Hiul hymns and carols
ne part of the Holy
II service. In this SER
,oI members should par
=, ~ tae public is asked to
"I'ha .. ~
LIN usual decorations and
Jung will add to what We
4 4 ! nappy adm profitable
4 ~, Sunday next after
and St. Stephens Day.
T. eslsOratiOn % of the Holy
70 a. m, Church
j. as'cises and treat for
II and teachers. ii an
r'.ls. .sgsr and sermon; mem,
hdjDg ~ ouufch and choir
4 :, Ibis y, service, and viii
I see all our friends who -
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23

New Head of Legion Post, Smyrna
Recently elections for officers for
the ensuing year were held by the
David c. Harrison Post, No. IA,
Pete Poore, a comrade who had
rendered much service to the Post,
was elected commander. He sue
ceeds William Woods. With con-
fdence in their new commander
members of the Post are looking
forward to a year of service.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
DEMONSTRATION CLUB

Give Xmas Party Thursday After
noon at Home of Mrs. G. N. Short
A Christmas party was given
last Thursday afternoon by the
Home Demonstration Club at the
home of Mrs. George Short. Miss
Pennypacker, field agent of the
state Board of Charities, talked on
foster homes for children. An en-
tertainment program followed that
consisted of carol singing, recita-
tions and games. Gifts were ex-
refreshments were served
by the club hostess.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-23
Il AsBURY CHURCH

j. music J, Win Continue as
[r,.s y q s Sunday Services @'
bDa1 ,s's sat a. Asbury Method
j h s,S Church ,,. next sundav r15lau-
h ~, NV, will be as follow follows. !.
ID Icaool \ y will convene
ssasral ,s superintendl..
kuop !. :. morning wor-
b cbr.,sll = Il. The choirs
! ssr,s,sslnld rSs and the serno1 so1
Senior ~ a,'n tne occa-
ping ,s,s s-s Christ Child !"
DssI's service ' beginnin,ga- ,a-' y
fpe Invited r. -, Q at
bg st ~, z.ss Service wednaa t.ae
/ De siao, es",,, The young
/ priSsv 2 the sick sa,,g ang
They n, vss1v,enlng, Christ
\ ll:s5' II, = meet at The
l hold /. ,ne Epworth
.,'aiSaas g : assnta Ssadls Light
dO. Tbs, 40inng begin
nas story VIII dramaftize
Invited u Costume