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Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
GIFT TO SMYRNA SCHOOLS
John Bassett Moore Presents VAL
liable Encyclopaedia

The John Bassett Moore School
was presented with an Encyclo-
naedia of the Social Sciences - a
oft from John Bassett Moore. This
Encyclopaedia covers the field of
Antropology, Economics, Educa-
ton, History, Law, Philosophy, Po-
litical Science, Psychology, Social
Work, Sociology and Statistics.
The articles have been kept free
from scientific jargon and have
been written in such a way as to
appeal to the understanding of the
average student This information
contributes a center of authorita-
tive knowledge for the creation of
q sounder and more enlightened
public opinion on the major ques-
tions which lie at the foundation
of social progress and world de-
velopment. The pupils of The John
Bassett Moore High School are
fortunate to have this Encyclo-
paedia as a source of information
in their school.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
SMYRNA 10Th
CENTURY CLUB
Prof. George r. Miller Ad-
dresses Body on "Amer-
lean Citizenship"
TO-MORROW'S PROGRAM

The meeting of the Twentieth
century Club on Friday was in
cnarge of Mrs. Ralph Jefferson,
chairman of American Citizenship.
Mr.. George r. Miller, Superintend-
eht OF John Bassett Moore School,
was the guest speaker who gave
q very stirring address on what
Is an American Citizen and Our
DUTY as an American Citizen" A
SOLO by Miss Mary Hynson and
uuet by Mrs. Frank Hynson and
MISS Mary Hynson, accompanied
Dy Mrs. Colona at the piano. Mrs.
waiter w. Hynson made an APP
peal for the 10-cent articles for the
Chrlstmas box to be sent to the
delaware Colony at Stockly. This
rlday evening, December 10, at
oclock, a reception for the new
members, husbands or guests of
members and the faculty of the
1onn Bassett Moore School win be
neld. The guest speaker will be
= raul Burkholder. The program
WIN consist of vocal and violin Sc
iections followed by games, dane
ing and cards.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
ICE ON MARSHES
HITS TRAPPERS
Opening Of Muskrat Season
Off To a Poor Start Since
December the First
COLD GOOD FOR PELTS

Muskrat trapping in this part Of
the country ran into difficulties at
the start Of the season because Of
the cold weather that froze the
marshes early last week. The trap
pers, at least large number Of
them, Set their snares Wednesday,
December i, the opening day. The
ice prevented the trappers from
making the rounds. Tuesday and
yesterday another cold spell furth-
er delayed the trappers. Some con
seryative trappers are always glad
to see ice at the start Of the season
because time lost then will give
the rats" that much more Of a
chance to grow larger. The larger
they are the better price the fur
commands. Last season the price
started off about IS cents for small
hides but reached as high as $1.50
for the run Of hides later in the
season. Delaware is looking for
ward to a good season and SO is the
Eastern Shore Of Maryland Down
near Cambridge a study is being
made at the Blackwater efuge in
order to promote better methods in
the muskrat industry Studies Of
breeding and other habits in the
developing the wild and under con
trolled conditions are being made
at new fur-animal station estab-
lished by the u s. Biological Sur
vey. Migratory Birds as well as
muskrats are in refuge there. DR..
Herbert Il. Dozier will be in charge
of the research work. The Black
water refuge not only attracts
large numbers Of water fowl that
follow the coast, but is also one of
the mosth productive muskrat
areas in the East. 1t is located at
the junction of the Little Black
water and Big Blackwater Rivers
and contains 5000 acres of marsh
land. Facts found in the studies
will be used in improving manage
ment methods at the refuge and
Will be available to muskrat farm
ers. Studies also will be made of
the predatory and other habits of
mlnks to determine their relation
to muskrats.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09

of the Governor, in honor of Della
wares five signers of the Consti-
tuition. A banquet Tuesday night
at which Delaware received warm
tributes from its sister states for
pioneering toward establishment of
the Constitution concluded the OBJ
servance which had begun in the
morning with dedication of three
elm trees on Dover Green. The 80
Colonial delegates 10 from each
county hitched their horses to
posts around Dover Green, then
strolled to the meeting hall, which
was on the stage of the Capital
Theater. There they formed them
selves into a convention under the
leadership of Gov. Thomas Col
Inns" (Vernon Derrickson) elected
James Latimer" Goa. B. Magee) /,
president, and John White" (J. II.
Continued on PAGE Fivel
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
KENT BANKERS
AT HARRINGTON
Held Dinner Meeting and
Elect Officers For the
Ensuing Year
w. F. MCCALL, PRESIDENT

William F. McFall, an official of
First National Bank of Milford,
was elected president of the Keent
County Bankers Association at a
dinner meeting held at the New
Century Club in Harrington Tues
day night of last week. The bust
ness men were entertained by the
new high school orchestra which
made its initial bow and was well
received. The orchestra is direct
ed by Professor Marshall Pixley at
the piano, and it includes: Clara
McCabe, Kathryn Louise Mesner,
Billy" Ready, Elmert West, Fred
Greenly, Harry Tee, and Junior"
Knox About So bankers attended
representing every bank in Kent
E. T. Horsey of Dover
presided. A question box drew out
many in ere stin g discussions.
Among those who spoke were Mr.
Horsey of Dover; H. G. Jones, pres
ident of the National Bank of
Smyrna, and Henry Ridgely Of Do
yer. The new officers are: Presi-
dent, Mr.. McFall; secretary and
treasurer, Theodore H. Harrington,
First National Bank, Harrington;
r. H. Knox, Peoples
Bank, Harrington; E. T. Porter,
National Bank of Smyrna, Smyr-
ma; and Shockley Dougherty, Mil
ford Trust Company, Milford.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
JOHN BASSETT
MOORE SCHOOLS
Junior Radio Club Affords Pu-
pills Opportunity to Hear
and Present Programs
OTHER SCHOOL NEWS

The Junior Radio Club, being the
only one in the State at the pres
ent time, will make frequent ap-
pearances on WDEL programs be-
ginning in January. The WDEL
management has invited the club
to make occasional visits or tours
of inspection to the studios, in two
types of groups: one to be inter
ested in the mechanical aspects of
broadcasting, and the other to be
interested in program continuity
The assembly program presented
Tuesday, December z, was the first
in series under the direction of
Miss Graham, Mrs. Harrington and
Miss Shatz. 1t featured the con-
tribution of the Hebrews to the
Christmas story, for it was from
their lineage that the Saviour was
born. The cast of characters in
cluded: Matilda Wisk, the Hebrew
mother; Reynolds Jones, the He
brew father; Daisy Darrell, the
Hebrew maiden, Mary; Ned Will
son, the prophet, Isaiah; Hilda
Davis, an angel. Charlotte Everett
introduced the program. Harry
Cloud was the stage manager
December 16, the 90 section of
Social Science will present a citiz-
enship program. Principal partic-
ipants will be: Ned Wilson and
William Bodley as two lawyers;
Robert Dirrickson, Sara Ellen
Wright, Charlotte Everett, Alan
Robinson, Ruth Nowland, Edna En-
mis- as witnesses. William Chase
is the defendant. Others are West
on Crossley, Edward Hurd, Janet
Keith.-Don't forget that Friday.
December 10, is the date of the
Senior dinner. 1t will be served
in the school cafeteria from 5 pm.
to z p. m. The menu is published
in the School News on the seven
tn page. Smyrna High School has
officially announced a basket ball
schedule Of 16 games. The sched-
ule is as follows:
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
XMAS GIFTS BY FTREMEN
Children of Needy Families to Be
Remembered This Year as Usual

Remembered This Year as Usual
The Entertainment Committee
of the Citizens Hose Company of
Smyrna, are again making plans
to distribute baskets for the chill
dren of needy families in this vicin-
ity. Any family having old toys
they would like to give for this
purpose, kindly notify any member
of the Fire Company, and they will
see that the toys are called for and
taken to the Fire House. On Fri
day afternoon, December 18th, the
Roxy Theatre is giving a special
movie at 3:45 p. m. for children
This movie is in cooperation with
the Committee, and every child
will be admitted to the movie by
bringing a toy as their admission.
Any toy, old or new, will admit
any child to the movie. We urge
every family to see that their chill
dren attend this show and help to
make some other boy or girl enjoy
a happier Christmas.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
ASBURY w. f. NJ. S. MEETING
Held at Parsonage Monday Even
ing and a Good Program Rendered

Z
The Woman's Foreign Mission
ary Society met at Asbury M. E.
Parsonage Monday evening at 7:30
O'Clock. Mrs. j. w. Colona con
Quoted the devotional exercises.
Thirteen members were present,
one new member. We have start
ed the year with nine new MEM
bers, and our meetings are very in
Iteresting Thursday, December 2,
our President, Mrs. L. M. Price,
Mrs. Frank McCawley and Miss
Helen Mcdowell attended the Will
mington District Quarterly meet
ing of the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society which was held in
st. Pauls M. E. Church, Whining
ton, also the Philadelphia Branch
Corporation meeting the same day.
Mrs. Price gave us a very interest
ing report of the meetings. 1t was
decided to change the time of our
meetings to the 3rd Monday night
of each month instead of the Bird
Thursday afternoon of each month,
the place of meetings to be an
nounced, time 7.30 p. m. Miss Cora
Ford was appointed Publicity
Chairman and Mrs. j. w. Clifton
was appointed Mite Box Chairman.
After the business session, Mrs.
Colona talked on the book of the
year (Mecca), or Mohammed or
Moslem World. Mrs. Andrew Cole
read an article entitled 'The Much
Used Christmas Tree" or how they
observe Christmas in India. After
the meeting adjourned refresh
ments were served.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
KENT PASTURE
AND HAY CROPS
Increase is Shown by r. E..
Wilson, County Agent,
For Kent
INTERESTING SURVEYS

For the past ten years projects
have been included in the agricul-
tural extension program of Kent
county with reference to the i'm
provement of and increasing the
acreage of pasture and hay crops,
the results of which have been pub
ished by County Agent Russell E.
Wilson in annual reports and in
the county newspapers. In order
to determine the extent to which
these crops are being seeded in
Kent county, surveys have been
conducted each year through local
seed dealers and distributors. From
this information it has been pos
sible to estimate the quantity of
seed sold to farmers and the total
acreage planted to these legume
crops. According to the 1886 sur
vey there was a combined seeding
of 6,753 acres of alfalfa, sweet
clover, scarlet clover and lespedeza,
while the preliminary survey re-
cords for 1887 indicate a combined
planting of approximately 7,43O
acres, resulting in an increase of
10 percent in the acreage of pas
ture and hay crops in this county.
These survey figures, however, do
not include the extensive acreages
which are seeded each year to soy
beans, cowpeas, vetch, other Glow
ers and grass crops for soil i'm
provement and hay purposes thru
out this section of the United
States. Aside from its use for
pasture, sweet clover is being used
also for hay by some farmers, and
fruit growers are seeding it as a
cover crop in their apple orchards,
although in recent years it has
been replaced to a great extent by
lespedeza because of the difference
in seed prices. Survey records in
dicate that scarlet clover remains
the leading hay crop in Kent coun-
ty, and large acreages of soybeans
are now being soWn annually in
connection with the agricultural
conservation program. These pro-
jects in regard to increasing the
acreage of pasture and hay crops
are in accord with the suggestions
made last year by the county pro-
gram planning committee in that
about percent of the crop land
which has been producing grain,
truck crops and fruit should be
diverted to soil-conserving and soil
improvement crops. Considering
these various factors, therefore,
these projects will be continued un-
til this recommended acreage adj
justment has been attained along
with assisting farmers in the grow
ing of a sufficient acreage of hay
and pasture crops to meet our To-
cal needs In connection with this
work, requests have come to the
county extension office for lime and
fertilizer requirement tests in
fields which either have been seed
ed to alfalfa and other legumes, or
were to be planted These tests
indicate the amount and kinds of
lime and fertilizer which should be
applied to obtain best results, and
constitute a service that is greatly
by farmers.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
VEHICLE REVENUE GROWS
November Receipts Increases $24,-
500. Total of Last Year

The State Motor Vehicle Depart
ment announced Friday that the
revenue from all sources in No
vember was $S,522.70. Reports
show a total of S24, 800 more bust
ness done this year than in the cor
responding period Of 1885,.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
JOHN V. POSTLES HONORED
Reelected President of the Sons of
Delaware at Philadelphia


Delaware at Philadelphia
The Sons of Delaware, an organ
ization composed of former Della
ware residents, Tuesday night cele-
brated the 15Oth anniversary of
Delaware's ratification of the Con-
stitution. Reid Stearns, a sopho-
more at the University of Della
ware, read an essay on the Constl-
tuition. DIR. Calvin o. Althouse
spoke on the Constitution. The
speech which Governor Richard c.
McAfullen delivered at Dover was
also read. John V. Postles who
presided, was reelected president;
Henry S. Martin, first vice-presi-
dent; J. Barratt Conner, second
vice-president; Franklin P. Smith,
secretary; Louis Duhadway, treas
urer; and A. o. H. Grier, historian.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
THIEVES AT TOWNSEND
Filling Station of j. w. Dickerson
and f. f. Daniels Garage Entered

Thieves Monday night broke
into the filling station of John w
Derrickson. at Townsend, and es-
capped with a quality of tobacco
and candy. Auto accessories and
a f1ashlight were stolen the same
night from the garage of Edward
F. Daniels.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
SmYrna lOOks /

Smyrna looks Toward 70 a good
season because of the fact that
many members of last years var
sity squad still remains. The var
sity is composed Of r. Grier, R.
Walton, ]. Melvin, G. Smith, NJ.
Taylor, M Whayland, L. Pryor, J.
Gooding, J. Truax, E. Ford, J.
Parker, and r. Smith All home
games start at 7:3O with the J. VS.
playing first.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
Xmas Lights Turned on Last Night

Christmas street lights for which
Smyrna has been so much compli-
mented in previous years, were
turned on last night for the first
time. They will be on every night
until after New Years. Smyrna
stores are cooperating with pretty
windows. Homes and other dis
plays will follow
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
AS rr "
r hiS OWN ATTORNEY
u hsSb Pleads Own Case D.
]. 'aGse =, Harrington IN nc Coupt nt-

,0Soo rS"o Pleads Own Case Re-
/ v d Harrington in Court
cor,. M w. Harrington, in su-
l O.4,. ! I'll Friday afternoon
sba ,s.,ls verdict to Carlysie "A A.
N Iso s. served as his own at Il.
! !, r.al a action in which FL
|Isa,s s,'i ) sought s.2 judgment for
!. vsStO,. oi alleged profits in !
! s1Itl Ts5, Wilmington. E;esI NesI
sacs ,@ s5,,s and he opened 4
h., advancing = $50, b,,t :
IT, N, a tae plaintiff had WITH tS1
.*'Vl the nas4 eNA With
Ray him pa partnership, refus-
|srs +lll y his share Of ~ r.
|Rtarting tha sIey invested by
h claimed th.e BUSINESS. " Webb,
bis ipitiol !. veal was re-
Ia rent and Investment i've by
Fsn While NJ, .iiat no profit
F'hip. WsltSt Neal was in the
|,'pi'''ntsd Neal WINS at
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
Oyster Revenue Collectors Job

There are seven applicants for
the office of State Oyster Revenue
Collector. The vacancy was caus-
ed by the death of William F. Cum
minis, of Leipsic. Among those
who have already presented appli-
cations are: Cove S. Short, D. d.
Ennis, D. Rodney Bice, and Cap
tain John Tarburton.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
TWO CLARKS IN AUTO CRASH
Newton and Harry, Neither Relat-
ed, in Accident-One i'm Hospital

Two men by the name of Clark
no relation, were involved in an
automobile accident SATURDAY.
night. Newton, 81, Choate Street,
Dover, was struck by an automo-
bile operated by Harry, %, of 123
East Main Street. The injured
man was rushed to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital in Wilmington.
where examination disclosed he
had a broken leg. Harry Clark
was held under $500 bond, on a
charge of assault by motor vehicle,
to await the result of Police Chief
probe.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
! CHAPEL SERVICES

) ss,,Igs.t,o ssss%stoa, Pastor. \.
h pastaE patapsl' Rev. John Ohm u
h lie vss,. announces a. :.
Eod SD week s'a as follows. a,,. ser-
b At At s.aS sunday at 2:so %1' p'm sum !.
Prayer au - again at
''sAt at 7:sonl meeting We'd
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
CLAYTON BOY TAKES BRIDE
j. r. Loder, Son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Johrn Loder, Weds SudlersviIle Girl

The marriage of Miss Nellie ".
Jones, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Jones of Sudlersville, Md,
and Mr.. ]. Russell Loder, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Loder, of Clay
ton, took place on December I, by
the Rev. Elliot Field, pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church, Dover
The couple was attended by Miss
Jeanette Loder, sister of the
groom, and Mr. Henry Jones, broth
er of the bride.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
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FcIUBs NEW 3y,L,
BILE COUNTY
Il Achisvsns snt Pro-
h For the Pa St Year
and Hear Talks
| pGnOSsrRArIONs

,necial work carried on
Ill., o. ;p5' ot various Al Clubs
4 Castle county featured 'He ie
.csievement program M n
Hall. University Of pea, .
t,t1rday night. One feature
snarstion r,a Of a breakfast on
Y md talks on club cookery
IA - EDWARDS and Nellie
4 y .s.mbers of the Christiana
n an explanation Of me
budget and different can
.+sods BY Alberta Pordham
L. MCDOWELL Of MacDon-
MSLS' -
IT, affair was attended by
H.. most of them club
4, from Throughout tne
| The group singing was u
/ \ william Miller Of Mil
IN Miss Florence Horn At
IL Jay Walker Of Christi
j Irving Hutcheson Of ~
l gave a demonstration
Poultry Club Members
4 The boys told about the
| baby chicks and explained
/ and operation Of the hoov-
i Cross Of Corner Ketch and
/ CHM Of MacDonough gave
/ demonstration and explain
| 4 good Judge Of dairy cat
Ees fewer mistakes in buy
Il, better prices for surplus
srd builds a better herd.
/ Dunn Of Talleyville gave
o. club gardens and told
hs own garden from which
lied a profit Of S111.53.
'sar Macdonald, state nutri-
Iscialist at the University Of
lre. who spoke on The
III introduced Elizabeth
b Milford Cross Roads who
Il county health award. Miss
il Is years old and is the
ler Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Miss Rutherford introduce
All local leaders and told
various projects as follows
Il enrolled in clothing pro
|lg completed projects val
SA7A with a profit Of
Eighty-four members en-
b garden projects, 60 com
value S2,184.6O, profit S1,-
Twenty members enrolled
cooking and "A completed
+ 2 enrolled in canning
completed, value Of S154.37
'S7S; 80 enrolled in poul-
completed, value S3,31O.25,
ut sl,22O.3O. Thirty-eight
IN dairy projects, 35 com
value s3,31222, profit S783.-
= enrolled in yard improve
x completed. Corn project,
Iolled, four completed, value
profit 1925; rabbits, two
z completed, value s1O5.-
i S7.79. Bees, four enroll
completed, value S77.23,
l5d' Ducks, l enrolled. il
ied. Pigs, six enrolled, 4
ied' value S2O5, profit, S87.-
\ | nade a total Of 424 en-
\ projects, SO2 completed.
. .uoS. I. Sixty-eight with 4
S'l46-8o. The above does
iaoe \ four projects Of Joe
'lla a value Of Stills and
q s286.l4. Alex. D. Cobb.
! Of III Club work in Del
announced special achieve
Nalas and presented the
u !. pIay Y was given by Jane
= ~ carrie Lyman Of Mil
~ hoads; Helen Frazer Of
,..s sao Mae Walther Of Bear,
lgfar1 uoe l.
iWe. W the
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09

Fire of Outbuildings, Kenton Road
Saturday evening Smyrna fire
men were called to the residence of
William Barrett, colored, on Ken
ton road. His wagon shed, tool
house and corn crib was destroyed
with 5000 or $500 loss.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the matter of the estate of P. M. DANIELSEN, deceased.
 In the Probate Court for the Cape Nome precinct, Second Div ision, Territory of Alaska.
 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of P. M. Danielsen, deceas- ed. Notice is further given that all persons having claims again. st the estate of said deceased, are requested to present them with proper vouchers within six months from the date of this mo- tice. to the undersigned Admini- strator at his office at Nome in said precinct, Territory of Alaska.
 Dated at Nome, this 24th day of February, 1887.
 E. K. JOHANSEN, Administrator of the estate of P. M. Danielsen deceased.
 Pub.-Feb. 24, March 3, 10, F '37.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-10

loyalists and chronic anti-neW 6-l-er-, because the lines frequ- ent.y change. But before the president sent up his supreme court message, the administra- t.onists were suggesting that a list of democrat senators who voted to cut $15,000,0OO off the deficiency appropriation-in or der to prevent the resettlement administration from completing half-finished projects-might fair ly be taken as a representative roster of those who could be de- pended on to oppose the admins tration in any battle between con servatives and progressives.
 Without accepting this as yard stick, one may nevertheless pre- sent list of democratic senators who voted against the resettle- ment projects and who have al- ready declared against the Roose welt recommendation as to the supreme court.
 The senators are Adams of Col orado, Bailey of North Carolina, Burke of Nebraska, Gerry of R. I. Holt of West Virginia, and King of Utah. George of Georgia, and Smith of South Carolina, Brown of New Hampshire have also reg istered themselves against the supreme court proposal. In the final test they are likely to be joined by Chavez of New Mexico, Clark and Truman of Missouri, Dietrich of Illinois, Walsh of Massachusetts and perhaps a few other democrats as well as the regular republican members.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court for the Koyuk precinct, Second Division Territory of Alaska.
 In the matter of the estate of w. H. Vollentine, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has been duly ap- pointed Administrator of the es- tate of w. H. Vollentine, deceased.
 Notice is further given that all persons having claims against said estate, are required to pre- sent them, with proper vouchers within six (6) months from the date of this notice to the under signed, at his office at Haycock in said Precinct, Territory of AL aska.
 Dated at Haycock, Alaska this 24th day of February 1887.
 JOEL VOLLINT1NE, Administrator of the estate of w. H. Vollintine, deceased. Publish-March 3 10 IF 24 1897.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-10
CARD OF THANKS

We sincerely thank our friends for the support given us in the contest for the election of Miss Nome. We deeply appreciate their kindness in affording us this never-tO- be forgotten experience. Gertrude Johansen
 Jeanne MOzee
 Eileen StangrOom
 Ada Baldwin
 Rita O'Leary
 Dorothy Nelson
 Geraldine Rude
 BOrgny Ulricksen
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-10
Court Fight Has
 Clear-cut Lines
 Opinion Voiced
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(Continued From Page One) had every right to demand of Roosevelt whether or not he agreed with High.
 And the President found Highs article published the very day before he secretly planned to send to congress his historic proposal for supreme court reforms-a pro posal whose success depended on hearty support from the same ad- ministration leaders who had
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-10
Seven Members Judiciary Com.
 Against Bill
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(Continued From Page One) the Supreme court, and the need for an effective system for the in fusion of new blood into the judi ciary.
 Seven members of the commit tee are against it, and four are favorable.