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Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
BAD JUDGEMENTS:
NOT THE LIGHTS
Accidents in Passing Cars are
Due to the Misjudging
of Distance
CAUTION MOTORISTS

Here's something to think about:
The motorist who passes another
car on the highway, to the con-
sternation and indignation of other
drivers, who consider him reckless,
may not be reckless, inconsiderate
or even dumb. Chances are he
acted with the best of intentions
and used excellent judgment, ac-
cording to his lights. Trouble is,
the Delaware Automobile Associa-
tion, A. M. A. finds, his lights"
are dim. For purposes of illustra-
ton, the eyes are considered the
lights" Safety engineers in
charge of the keystone Clubs
Safety Test Trailer are finding in
stances in which motorists are
handicapped by inability to distin-
guish objects which stand out in
the stereoptican test at varying
distances from a common back
ground. Translated into driving
terms. this means that in the op-
Grafton of a car their judgment of
distance is poor, and what appears
to be chance-taking to others is
well-intentioned driving to the mo-
torists not gifted with depth per-
ception."
1.-The number of examinations
thus far made in the Safety Test
Trailer's Tour through three states
is not sufficient to enable US to ar
rive at precise conclusions said
Linnaeus L. Hopes, Executive
Secretary of the Assn, yesterday,
"but enough has been developed in
our tour to indicate that drivers
generally will do well to check up
on themselves.
Numerous head-on crashes on
the open road probably are to be
explained by this lack of distance
judgment on the part of operators.
Seemingly reckless acts may not
be recklessness at all, but simply
the natural result of flaw in the
operators judgment. The exam
nations being conducted in the
Clubs safety campaign are making
many motorists aware of defcienc-
les in their driving, and the more
who come to realization Of their
weaknesses and compensate for
them by extra care-the safer the
highways will become"
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
FORT DU PONT GETS BIG SUM
S41s,5OO to Be Spent On Replacing
RuiIding That Burned Year Ago

Building That Burned year Ago
About 400 soldiers at Fort Du-
FONT are going to have a new
home. 1t will cost about $413, 800,
replacing the barracks that burn
ed in January of 1886. President
Roosevelt Friday signed the army
bill, appropriating $685.
587 456 for construction, renova-
tion and installations at As military
Officials at Fort
dupont said that most of the ap-
propriation for this post will be
used for the construction and
equipment of the new barracks.
There will be one large building, on
the site of the ruins. THE arch
itecture will be ordinary stereop-
tvpe barracks" an official said.
"No-we haven't changed styles
vet and probably won't in the next
so wears" The work will be let
out to private contractors and may
start within three months.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
TO SEEK COURT
RULE, DISPUTE
Attorney General Green To
Take Accident Board Case.
to Superior Court
QUO WARRANTO WRIT

The much disputed question con-
cerning the right or wrong mem
bership of Delaware Industrial Ac-
cident Board is at last headed for
the State Courts through the ac-
ton of Attorney General P. w.
Green in announcing that he will
present the matter to the Septem-
ber term of the Superior Court
for New Castle county. "As at
torney general" Mr.. Green said,
''I suppose, upon the convening OF
the Superior Court for the Sep
tember term, to petition the court
for permission to file an informa-
ton in the nature of writ of quo
warranto in connection with the
present Industrial Accident Board
dispute. A petition for the quo
Warranto can be filed only when
the Superior Court is in session,
and such courts, throughout the
State, are now adjourned and the
next term will be the September
term for New Castle county, con-
vention September 20. While some
phases of the question involved can
be raised by a mandamus proceed
ing, which can be filed during the
vacation of the Superior Court,
such a proceeding would not di-
rectly determine the main and real
question now presented by the two
sets of commissioners. The writ of
quo warranto is especially framed
for judicially determining the right
of a person to a public office, and
in the present controversy, relat-
ing to the Industrial Board, such
an action will determine whether
one set of commissioners are law
full emitted to the offices or wheth-
er they are usurpers and without
lawful authority to hold such offic-
es." Mr.. Green said neither of the
two contending boards has seemed
willing to take steps for an ad-
Indication of the situation that in
wolves the general interest of the
State and calls for solution as soon
as possible.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
SUNDAY DINNER
.Su4gest1osss-
By ANN PAGE

T TOLIDAY week-ends which bring
II guests require special planning if
expense in time, labor and money is
not to overshadow your pleasure in the
company of friends and relatives.
Somewhat lower wholesale prices
for meats and poultry have brought at
tractive special retails in most food
markets. Cheese, eggs and butter
prices are still comparatively low for
the season.
Vegetables and fruits in general are
available in variety at low cost. Green
and lima beans, corn, peas, sweet po-
tatoes and tomatoes among the vege-
tables and peaches, pears, plums and
grapes among the fruits are outstand-
ing.
Here are weekend and holiday din
ners which require minimum OF ef-
fort to serve.
Low Cost Dinner
Veal Loaf Scalloped Potatoes
Stewed Tomatoes
Bread and Butter
Baked Apples
Tea or Coffee Milk
Medium Cost Dinner
Cold Fried Chicken
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Corn-on-the-Cob
Bread and Butter
Snow Pudding Soft Custard
Tea or Coffee Milk
Labor Day Dinner
Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cold Ham or Turkey
Spaghetti au gratin
Green Beans
Mixed Salad
Rolls and Butter
Fruit Cup Small Cakes
Coffee
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
MiddIetown Boys to See Phils Play

Youthful baseball fans of Middle
town and community will be given
a free trip to the Philies' ball park,
to see Phils play Boston, to-mor-
row, Friday, September 8. Through
the courtesy of the baseball club
the youngsters will be admitted
free, and all other expenses will be
taken care of by the Rotary Club
Of Middletown All boys between
the ages of 10 and 16 years, who
wish to make the trip are request
ed to bring a note from their par
ents and register with P. L. Nc
Whorter, Jr., or John c. Swain, be-
fore the day of the game. Buses
will leave Cochran Square, at 11:30
a. m.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
Entertains Baseball Club

On Monday evening of last week
Sheriff and Mrs. Levi Everett of
Dover, entertained the members
and the managers of the Dover
Oriole Baseball Club at dinner. Mr.
and Mrs. Everett are ardent base
ball fans, and took this opportun-
ity to express. their appreciation of
the sportsmanship and good fell
Iowship displayed by the members
of the local club.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
Cambridge, Md, Hospital Drive

The Woman's Auxiliary Of the
Cambridge-Maryland Hospital met
Monday afternoon to lay plans for
the annual membership campaign
to raise funds for the hospital The
campaign will be held in Septem-
Der. The auxiliary has been solicit
ing funds for the hospital for IT
years.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
state Leads in Dental Survey

Put among your Delaware
''firsts," its dental health educa-
tional program 1t is the only State
in the country which has a COM
plete statistical report on the teeth
of children from the kindergarten
to the twelfth grade. It is the only
State with a dental health program
reaching every public school, city
and rural, white and Negro. This
is brought out in an article by
Margaret Jeffreys, of Dover, in the
current public health issue of the
Delaware State Medical Journal.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
John G. Jester, u Years Old

Former Representative John g.
Jester, veteran Democrat and Kent
County fruit grower, observed his
seventy-seventh birthday anniver-
sary Friday at his home in FELTON,.
John B. Jester, attorney of Viii
mington and chairman of the New
Castle County Democratic Com
mittee, is a son of Mr.. Jester.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
Fire House to be Sold

ChestertOwn Fire House to be Sold
The Mayor and City Council of
Chestertown, Md, have given au-
thority to the building committee
of the Chestertown Volunteer Fire
Company to sell at public sale the
present fire house on Cross Street,
the proceeds from which will be
used in defraying the cost of a new
$4,000 fire house now in course of
construction. The present building
was erected in 1908 by the late AL
wyn M. Culp, contractor and build
er here, at cost of approximately
$1,000.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
foSoR MAYOR
ElllIH1DDLEToWN EllH
,i,.n, Present An Antique
s'r,ndfathsr's ',,F,s1 Clock in Ap-
probation Of Services
mvrs YEARS AS MAYOR

Mayor and Mrs: u Louis us antique antique
= ,i..ssTs clock by citizens OF
sDaia' 'sum wednesday night OF
4 p'ls..s D's.s as a token of apprecia-
4 %sst we The services he has rena- na
y. W oayor of the town. Eu-
Is : I ZONES made the presenta-
r .sr :. the the citizens committee; H9ss
~ csvIord Bragdon has actea
pss !assirmsu ua Of the committee with
Weber as treasurer
'Ioc .loct is one of those made oy
'Igsg Tsey Of Germantown a fam
.laSy .locSymaker of years ago
airg seven feet tall the CLOCK
an It a brass plate with tne
ssTing Vi inscription; Presented 5tea
J Mayor and Mrs. .tsii.tog'n Louis LevlnSGn n
/. The citizens of Middletown u
steful # appreciation Of valuable
services rendered" Dr.. Lev
H. IS serving his seventh year
mayor Of Middletown' being re-
.,tei zach year without contest
'rirg his term Of Office the bond
;.SohtAdness of the town has
l. reduced from $4,000 to S35'-
4 not including the new bond
IL for sewer construction The
4 rata has been reduced from
I9O a 40 cents, the capitation
1 from $500 to s1.OO, the light
II reduced to a minimum OF 3
rts hard surfaced streets ex-
.aod ~ include every side street
d alley, and the entire street
rbting system modernized and in
eased. A modern sewerage sys-
d and sewage disposal plant was
npleted and opened during the
n month. Financial condition
Ithe town was such that was un-
cessary to increase taxes to take
K Of expenditures Of approx
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
KIair-Woodward Reunion Sept. Ii

A joint reunion of the descend
ants of Joseph and Mary Klair
Woodward and Frederick and Han
nah Klair will be held September
IL at the Red Clay Creek Presby-
terian Church. Descendants of
both families have been members
of the church. A picnic luncheon
will be served. The committee ar
ranging the reunion includes Mrs.
Walter Gregg, Mrs. oJseph Wood
ward, Mrs. Bertha Armor, Edgar
White, Evan Klair, and Charles R.
Woodward
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
Farmers SIeep BY Guns

Farmers in Cedar and Prime
Hook Necks near Milford are
sleeping in their chicken coops
these nights with loaded shotguns
by their sides hoping to trap mem
bers of a band of chicken thieves
operating in those sections. Many
farmers in the Slaughter Neck sec
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
Olin S. Davis Loses His Stables

In the midst of the recent heavy
rain storm lightning fired the horse
and cow stables and small sheds on
the farm of Olin S. Davis on Sas-
Road, tenanted by
Harry Taylor. Firemen from Mid
dletown and Odessa fought for
more than three hours as flames
destroyed buildings valued at S2,-
600 to $1,000.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02

tion reported heavy losses last
week. 1t is believed the gang is
the same which operated extern
sively in the Milford and Harring-
ton area a few years ago.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02
Ocean City Bridge Approved

President Roosevelt signed last
week a bill authorizing the Mary
land Roads Commission to con-
struct and operate toll-gate
bridge across Sinepuxent Bay in
Worcester County, Md, at Ocean
City, to replace an existing bridge.
Smyrna times., 1937-09-02

matelv $4,000, in addition to a
federal grant. A $4,000 bond is
sue will be amortized over period
IF wears following payment Of
nresent bond issues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-17
Hat-Checking Costs

If you like to think of yourself and your fellow Americans as a sturdy and independent people, consider the case of the New York gentleman who buying a new hat, set out to keep track of the money it would cost him, in tips to hat check girls in restaurants, theaters, and night clubs. In one month, he discov- cred, this hat cost him exactly $9 - and the hat cost only dollar in the first place!
 The only difference between this New Yorker and the rest of us is that we don't get around quite so much. When we do get around, we pay the hat check girl meekly and without thought of protest Yet the hat check racket is petty graft that only completely house broken peo- pie would put up with. It certainly ought to be up to the proprietor of place of public entertainment to give his patrons place to put their hats, and to give it to them for nothing If we were half as sturdily independent as we like to think we are, we would never put up with the present system. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-17
Farley vs. Roosevelt?

If one were to accept things on their face value the coming mayoralty electlon in New York City is to be very friendly battle. Postmaster General James A. Farley publicly endorsed Jeremiah T. Mahoney for the democratic nomination, and whether or not this was enough, at any rate early returns today showed that former justice had buried Senator Royal s. Copeland under as heavy an avalanche of primary ballots as had dynamic Fiorello H. LaGuardia in the COP. nomination test.
 In short the anti-New Dealer was a poor second in both races, proving con- clusively that most of the time a man can only run one race at time. It also does some things to the already-waning prestige of Alfred E. Smith and that interchangeable fortress, Tammany Hall. MT. Smith supported Senator Copeland; so did Tammany Hall. Neither effort apparently carried much weight with those who went to the prl- mary polls. All of which is indeed signif!- cant for New York, but not so significant as what is to come.
 We said that Postmaster General Far ley openly endorsed the candidacy of MT. Mahoney. He did, but the fact that President Franklin D. Roosevelt thinks that Mayor LaGuardia is pretty good executive and on the strength of his approval of much of what the President has done or attempted to do might bet ter be returned to office than any oppo- nent. Now the President hasn't said this, but it's too well known to be denied. Mayor LaGuardia is distinctly New Deal. We presume ex-Justice Mahoney must have some such leanings, too, or he never would have won the Farley espousal.
 All of which makes for rather wistful election prospect. Will it be you before me, MT. Mayor, or on the contrary you before me, MT. Mahoney?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-17
Constitution Day

The Constitution of the United States of America reaches it's 15Oth anniversary today. It was signed on this date in 1737. Its ratification was completed on June 21, 1788, and George Washington, first President elected under it, was inaugurated on April 30, 1789. Cities and schools, civic organizations and patriotic groups are observing the occasion in many ways.
 In his Fourth-of-July proclamation calling for commemoration of the three events during the next year and half, President Roosevelt referred to the Con- Stitution as "an enduring instrument fit for the governing of far-flung popula- tion of more than 130,000000 engaged in diverse and varied pursuits, even as 1t was fit for the governing of small agra rian nation of less than 100000"
 Tt is appropriate" he said, "that We shall think afresh of the founding of our government under the Constitution, how It has served us in the past and how in the days to come it's principles will guide the nation ever forward"
 The nation probably knows good deal more about the Constitution today than t knew year ago, because the Supreme Court issue sent so many back to their history books. People have been re-read- ng the original document and the Ipeeches and arguments made for and against the Constitution before it's ratifi- cation. There is whole crop of new books on the subject. The better people know and understand the Constitution the better they can understand how to govern themselves today under it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-17
The Fight Is On

Although no politics is avowed, still it is noticeable that leaders of the Rural Roads Improvement Association are re- publican in politics and they are seeking to define the powers of Public Works Com- missioner Robert A. Hurley as they per- tain to the State Highway Department, which is under the direction of John A. Macdonald, generally regarded as re- publican, since he was g. o. p. appointee. The decision to attack the acton of the 1887 Legislature in setting up Public Works Department whose duties are manifold is probably not one of recent origin.
 It may have been hastened by Con- missioner Hurley'S recent manifesto on the new type of roads to be built by the Highway Department, but it all goes back to the day when Governor Wilbur L. Cross, democrat, appointed Robert A. Hurley, democrat, to the newly-created office of Public Works Commissioner Commissioner Hurley has proceeded about his tasks with little or no regard for pres tige, reputation or past performances. He probably figures that the best way of tackling his job is to take it by the horns Rt the outset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-17

Of course it was rIImored at the time the Legislature was fooling around with government reorganization that the Pulp lie Works Department would eventually supersede the Highway Department. Whether the latest action can be so re- garded is moot question. After all it's Commissioner Hurley's job to cut,the costs of government. If he can do so by order ing new type of highway to be built, especially one that meets with approval among men who know what are the best roads to build today, then he's not play ing politics.
 It remains a question, whether the Rural Roads Improvement Association would like to be accused of playing poli- tics. Being republicans and having hired former republican Deputy Attorney General-Ernest L. Averill-as counsel may be just coincidences. But others re- gard it as battle to undo what they call an obvious attempt to curb the powers ot the states remaining republican com- miSSionerS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-17

Road builders throughout the state are as one in endorsing the plan of Public Works Commissioner Robert A. Hurley to end the water-bound macadam roads that have been built exclusively in recent years. Commissioner Hurley has issued ban on them and substituted bituninous concrete roadways The Connecticut Road Builders Association was quick to en- dorse this stand. It came into public print almost as quickly as did the news that "dirt road" group was going to challenge Commissioner Hurley's author ity to see if he is to be boss of highway construction or Highway Commissionel John A. Macdonald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-17

Pollution problems in Bridgeport may be nearer a solution by virtue of recent ordinance introduced in the Common Council by Mayor Jasper McLevy him. self. However, Mayor McLevy's law wouldn't end pollution of Bridgeport har- Dor. His bill is prepared to prevent the introduction of certain substances into the sewers of the city. Oil and industrial wastes are the main substance that would be kept out of city sewers. This
 we presume, is just a beginning, for after all keeping these substances from the sewers won't end pollution if the city is emptying raw sewage into the harbor. The State Water Commission usually works the other way. It proceeds against the city or town which has no disposal system whereby domestic sewage may be neutralized. Then it tries to secure indus trial cooperation to prevent wastes going into water courses. E"'a ~'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-17

F. of L. leaders in local areas are working hand-in- glove with certain employers to smash the CIO.
 Most notable of these is on the Pacific coast where 8 fierce of- fensive by the A. F. of L. team- sters against CIO maritime work CTS threatens to tie up the entire waterfront.
 Most unfortunate result - from labor's viewpoint may be 8 drive against the Labor Board in the next session of Congress. Bills curbing its power were offered at the last session by employer groups, but got nowhere.
 WITH SECRET A. F. OF LA BOR SUPPORT, HOWEVER. it MIGHT BE A DIFFERENT STORY. ..' ....
 Merry-G0-Round
 Since the trouble began in China, Secretary Hull has spent part of every Sunday at his desk. Manufacturers of electric blowers for drying seed cotton are doing a heavy business, according to the Department of Agriculture. Heavy rains in the South have re- suited in much wet-picked cotton, and the newly invented artificial dryers are in demand . Both Martin Mcintyre and Steve Early, White House secretaries, are sons of clergymen . IVA boast: After low-rate IVA juice was in- troduced in Somerville, Tenn, sale of appliances skyrocketed to such a figure that the average for each customer in one year was SIP of purchases.
 Copyright, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-17
Selected Poem

BED TIME (By Francis Robert St. Clair Erskne, Earl of Rossyn
 in the Boston Post "Ts bedtime; say your hymn. and bid Goodnight God bless Mamma, Papa, and dear ones alp; Your half-shut eyes beneath your eyelids fall Another minute you will shut them quite. Yes will carry you put out the light And tuck you up, although you are so tall! What will you give me, Sleepy one, and call My wages if I settle you all right?" I laid her golden curls upon my arm, drew her little feet within my hand, Her rosy palms were joined in trustful bliss, Her heart next mine beat gently, soft and warm, She nestled to me, and, by Loves command, Paid me my precious wages-"Babys kiss"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-17
Answers To Questions
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
By Frederick M. Kerby

QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 Enclose 8 three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or informat ton to The Democrats Service Bureau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. Be sure all mail is addressed to The Waterbury Democrats Serv- ice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street Washington.
 THE EDITOR. Q. What is the title of the SC. lection played by Boris Karlof ir1 the motion picture, "The Walking Dead?"
 A. "Kamennoi- Ostrow," by An ton Rubinstein. .- e. What bird migrates long dis. tances on foot?
 A.. The corn-crake, of the Mile region. They fly only when cross. ing the sea. Q. When eating corn on the col I always wonder if I am doing il properly. How should the cob be held?
 A. The cob is held with the fin. gers at both ends and the corn 1: eaten from the cob. If corn forks are provided, stick them into the ends of the COD, as handles.
 e. Where are the Dardanelles and where is the Hellespont?