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DEDICATION EXERCISES
Continued From Page one)

inander, prayer by the chaplain,
oedlcation of memorial tablet, by
the post commander, dedication
message, by a speaker secured for
tne occasion, band selection, salute
70 The dead and taps, by the Ma
tlonal Guard, benediction by the
chaplain, National Anthem by the
oand. The post has been planning
Ior this important event ever since
plans for the new bridge were first
discussed. Several months ago,
rost Commander Harold E. Haines
appointed a special committee to
uesign suitable memorial tablet.
paced on the Silver Lake bridge
u honor of the men from Kent
county who lost their lives in the
world War. The committee con-
sisted Of w. D. Denney, chairman;
arthur Livingston, Louis Schweitz-
er' Willard Barcus, James II.
oiSnop and Harold z. Haines.
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
JOHN BASSETT
SCHOOLS
Continued From Page one)

Christian faith and brotherhood
proved to be very impressive. It
is to be hoped that better use may
be made Of our various opportun-
tiles to become a singing" school.
Songs well sung are sign of
health. There remains to be given
the third act of the Juniors play.
They are busy writing and rewrit-
ing for the presentation of Tues
day, November %, of the material
leading up to the First Thanks
giving"
Junior Play Tomorrow Night
On Friday night the Juniors will
present their play in the school
auditorium at 7:15 p. M. AS a
three-act comedy, the play, "Oh,
Professor" assures you of an ev-
ening of laughter. The leading
roles will be played by Leon Pierce
as Michael Pemberton" Vesta
Reed as Patricia Patterson;
Katherine Wright as Miss Fred
ericka" and Armstrong Hamilton
as Professor Courtwright." Other
members of the cast are Ronald
Grier, William Melvin, Julia Burke,
Gladys Spence, M. K. Wright,
Naomi Davis, Randolph Russell,
and Vivian Blendt. Tickets for
admission may be obtained from
any Junior. The money raised
from this activity will be added to
the Washington trip fund.
Radio Club of Smyrna High
The Junior Radio Club will de-
vote a part of the club period on
Thursday to a broadcast for Arm
istice Day. Layton Mayberry will
announce the program, which he
will dedicate to one of our best
English war poets, Wilifrid Owen.
Mrs. Lamb will play three groups
of war songs. the first, the going
over" songs, the second, the camp
sons, and the third, the sentimental
ballads of the period. Donald En-
mis- will sing THE Trumpeter";
Mary Pryor will read from the
poetry of Wilifrid Owen, and
Bernie Grier will be on hand for
the bugle calls. Incidental singing
with Mrs. Lamb will also be a part
of the program.
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DISCUSS FARM
PLAN FOR YEAR
CONTINUED From Page One)

the state committee, and County
Agent Russell e. Wilson who is
also secretary of the association.
The 1888 agricultural program was
explained by w. G.. Finn, director
of the East Central Division of the
Agricultural Adjustment Admins
tration, who was in Delaware last
August to address a statewide
meeting of farmers in the State
Legislative building in Dover on
the purposes and administrative
detectives of the soil conservation
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
STATE TEACHERS TO MEET
Preparation Being Made For a Big
Occasion in Wilmington Nov. 1913

Preparation Being Made For a Big
Occasion in Wilmington Nov. 17-19
The annual banquet and section
al luncheans which will be a part
of the nineteenth annual conven-
tion of the Delaware State Educa-
tion Association, which will be held
in Wilmington on November II, 18
and 10, is occupying the attention
of the committee in charge who
are preparing for an interesting
Lee of Oklahoma, an orator of
note, will address the teachers
Thursday morning, November 18.
The banquet will be held in the
Gold Ballroom of the Hotel dupont
on Thursday, November 18. Mr.
Douglas Malloch, nationally known
poet, humorist and lecturer, will be
the guest speaker. A program of
dinner music and floor show will
also be presented. Several lunch
cons are scheduled for Thursday,
November is. The University of
Delaware Chapter will hold its
luncheon in the cafeteria of the
Pierre S. dupont High School. The
Music Section will have a luncheon
in the Y. M. c. A. and the Physical
Education and Health group will
meet in the cafeteria of the Will
mington High School. The lunch
con of the Commercial Section will
be held in the Y. w. G. A. and that
of the Clerks and Secretaries will
be in the cafeteria of the Whining
ton High School on Friday.
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11

lar songs of the war period was led
by Mr. Everhart Members of the
Legion Auxiliary, the David C.
Harrison Post, No. IA, American
Legion, and Smyrna Troop of Boy
Scouts were guests of the club.
There will be a luncheon in the
Club House at one o'clock on Fri
day, November 10Th, and those
who expect to attend will please
give their names to the committee
on Friday, November 18th.
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec.
tor, Announces Services for Week

St. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, makes the following announce
ments: Friday, 5 p. M, meeting of
the Vestry at the rectory. Sunday
next, the twenty-ffth after Trim
ity, 7:3O a. M, celebration of the
Holy Communion; 10 a. m., Church
School; II a. a., morning prayer
and sermon upon The false
prophets that shall arise" We'd
esday next, 7:3O p. M, short ser
vice and address. Choir practice
to follow
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
RSONAL AND
SOCIAL ITEMS
/ Who Come and GO,
brS To Our Community
4 Former Smyrnians
EAND CLUB PARTIES

snd MIS-. Daniel Holden d
leWS School, Middletown
EEelVlng congratulations or
II Of a daughter on Satur.
VenOer 9Th, at the Home.
/ Hospital, Wilmington. Mrs
: The former Miss Marion
daughter Of Mr.. and
nmns E. Speakman y
Mildred N. Bartlett dangh
Splaln William Bartlett q
|. and and Nh. William S. Pat
. A. l., formerly
|. son Of the late Mr..
John Patterson, have
.Iias a9ncsd their engagement
lstt is a graduate Of tbe
~ Nun'y Hospital, West
yoo.s ~ 5 a. a nurse at the John
|. more High School. Mr.
ros ! associated with the
NTiISnpany, N ew York citv,
| Naorea INJURED ! Messick, daughter
I,saroe %sa, C. Messick and the
h hsssick Sa Of Dover, and Mr. W.
\. Tso-ay, T1ssouue0y, Jr., son of Mr..
b, s1Du'S D,las l. Kennedy Of
H. ! bridge party at S@Se- Se-
toa' evening ryyTsning. Guests from
W. Clayton, and - ~
\ a rsl t,,ss'.. y, D. Loose enter
kIrtv.,sr..1tih ssr 1th in honor Of
sSS second tss wedding ami. T.
ars A. 1os. f1e birthday snniver- liver
b. and NJ" I'm Those present
hel Nornl. oals. Ollie F. Loose
i Betv tv0laln and children
and Mr.. Wilson is On
f. s'gs e, c. Rothweu :.
e.o,s.,' @,s,' visiting Vi his motSl m n
b. NJ r. =. = ROthwell, and
been ~, !, Eotawell's wife life
esss, Win n Milwaukee" for for
sy, bsni. @,il remain for ~ !
' 4'pins to improve we bsr =
Tiaia Fo,S "illiam M. Ford
\. Rn@sa nO'a and Billy Ford ord :
aN.J - Cummings OF of !
". sittis,aaa 4 and Mr.. and al M :
Of stous,and and Miss Doris |, !,
k-end ,.,.,.a arst Hills, Pa
0'0 and fan;,,' OF Mr..
J. ny
@n, Who ,.,s@aoerfy and
hospital 's,s = born in a
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
indian Walker Visits Town

Onief Eagle Eye, a half breed
Nnerokee Indian, of Portland, Ore
son' who was in Smyrna ten years
aso' was in Smyrna again yester-
oay' having travelled from Oregon
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses. cows
and mules removed FREE of
charge by calling DOVER TAO r
13. No animals removed unless call
Is made Immediately and no an.
imals dying from a contagious dis
ease will be removed.
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11

lance of all members
u attsnGSr-to s4riDes council, No.
In and ',l'p N S requested for
o ,,A y, a evening, ~s November
hHIs9a' nSd Fellows Hall, to dis s
4. Osa Organization ss plans o.. Of
p E.isaI is,J' Council regarding
(.a1Ssrship, E'nG,a, and benefits
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DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Continued from Page One)

his farms and varied other invest
ment interests. Mr.. Messick was
the very soul of integrity in both
his private and public activities,
and was a conservative of the old
school. He will long be remem-
bered for his business acumen, his
honesty, his sincerity and his wide
circle Of admiring friends in this
and other communities throughout
the State. He leaves to mourn his
death one son, Paul B. Messick,
and two granddaughters, Mrs. Ed
ward NJ. VanDyke and Miss Anna
belle Messick, all of Middletown,
and one grandson, James B. Mes
sick Of Smyrna, son Of the late DR..
w. v. Messick.
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11

|raura Lee Circle Of Kings
tsrs has changed their reg
'petirg date from November
the 18th. The cir
'rssore will meet next Tues
tenoou at 2:3O. Mrs. George
un. assisted by Mrs. Frank
| will entertain. This will
annual thank offering SER
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
Times
..'ail. DslAvAnE
h. AND VICINITY

.,orthly meet
n. c. J. y Lone of Mrs.
Il held a. lne Iost Tuesday
n ". Colelian hurst. Kent
4. Mrs. PIE 3's was a guest
~ s,sr j he evening.
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11

], Pleasanton of Pleasan-
tor Company, is building an
cn to bis garage On the
Clayton road for an office.
Pension is about 10 K IS feet
+ work is being done by Pot
SOns Of Smyrna. The change
more show room space for
/ Of his attractive models of
(bltiae cars.
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11

Smyrna Home Demonstra-
.ub will hold their meeting
Wednesday, November ~ at
l. at the home Of Mrs. Ern-
sndt, due to the Home Dem
tion State meeting Thurs
Iovember IS, to be held at
i High School. This is the
fate meeting ever held in
va
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11

L,,,o,,.rsde dance was given given
s..l,rns century Club House
Snyiu% linirg Of last week for
p. eVsi-at' = The Welfare Home
Fployss ys.,.nds !, The Lee Page
Pen il.r- FINISHED music and
H. l..-s halloween refresh
','' dslightful evening was
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11

rhornson. rector Of
D = nover addressed a
/ OI i.i,, If the congregations
Church Smyrna, anu anu
| church, Clayton, Sunday
1 o- lTba History of Smyr-
/ Dover Eplscopal Onul N II,
b a period Of lou years -
Is most interesting
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
FOR SALE
Lost
or Strayed

A 9 or 10 months old pure white
Holstein Calf with black marks on
ears. Left my place the End of
Reward for information
leading to it's recovery.
MRS. FRANCES V. BUCKSON,
I'LL 1t Blackbird, Del.
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
l. Paul Jones, Dover, Dies Suddenly

l. Paul Jones, Dover, Dies Suddenly
I. Paul Jones, of Dover, former
secretary Of the Delaware State
Highway Department, dropped
dead shortly after noon Monday.
Jones, who was 81, was working
with a survey commission in con
nection with the U. S. Soil Con-
servation work, near Mahon's s
Lighthouse, east of Little Creek,
when stricken. He had eaten a
nearly lunch, according to fellow
workers. Several of the workmen
rushed to aid Jones when he fell to
the ground and summoned DIR. JOS
eph s. Mcdaniel of Dover, who
pronounced him dead. Mr.. Jones,
according to the physician, had
0een in i'll health for some time.
Death was attributed to a heart
attack. His wife and daughter,
Dorothy, survive.
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
Death Of Mrs. Elizabeth Strayhorn

DCANh VI AFkA kLAAE<hDtAAA kDkA tAOi
Mrs. Elizabeth E. Strayhorn,
aged 81, grandmother Of Maddux
p. Ebright Of Smyrna, died at
Chester, Pa, Friday night after a
lingering illness Of general debility.
Deceased was known to a number
in Smyrna, having spent over two
years here at one time, keeping
house for Maddux Ebright. "A
good woman, she will be missed.
Her husband, Samuel Strayhorn,
died ten years ago Surviving her
are daughter, Mrs. ]. w. East
lack Of Chester, son Robert D.
Strayhorn, connected with the
Chester Postoffice, and several
grandchildren besides Mr.. Ebright.
Funeral took place Tuesday after
noon, interment being at Mount
Hope Cemetery, Penna.
Smyrna times., 1937-11-11
10Th
CENTURY CLUB

Continued From Page one)
Evening star., 1937-09-19
COTTON IRREGULAR
IN NARROW RANGE,
RAINS PREDICTED
Hedge Selling Encounters
Active Trade Demand
and Covering.
Ey the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, September 1S.-Cot-
ton huctuated over a narrow range
today, with increased Southern hedge
selling again encountering fairly active
trade demand and week end covering.
After December had eased from 8.76
to 8.7l, it turned steadier to close at
8.74. Final prices were ! point net
higher to l lower.
The market opened unchanged to 2
higher, but the easier tone of the
stock market brought in some local
selling and several deliveries regis
tered further new lows for the move
ment. Continued foreign and domes-
tic trade price fixing, however, i'm
parted considerable resistance. To-
ward the close some covering developed
on the outlook for showers or rains
next week.
Next weeks forecast was for rain
in the Eastern belt at the beginning
OF the week and showers in Central
and Western sections, commencing
along the Gulf Coast and becoming
more general toward the end of the
week. Amount of cotton on ship
board awaiting clearance at close of
week was estimated at $4,000 bales,
against II, 900 last year and $1,000 two
years ago.
The range fo1lomS.
Evening star., 1937-09-19


His most recent connection was
with the Federal Home Loan Bank
Board as assistant to the chairman.
assistant 10 the vice chairman and
administrative assistant TO the con-
troller of the Home Owners Loan
Corp.
Mr.. Hayden has held several Offices
In the Masonic Fraternity and Order of
the Eastern Star
More Dividends Declared.
Directors of the Security Storage Co.
have declared the quarterly dividend
Of sl.25 a share on the capital stock,
payable October IL to stockholders of
record October 6, it was announced
yesterday.
The Sun-Nap-Pak Manufacturing
Co has declared the regular dividend
an its preferred stock, payable October
to stockholders of record September
20. The usual dividend OF 10 cents
quarterly was also declared on the
common stock, payable on the same
dates. Both stocks are quite widely
held here
On the Washington Stock Exchange
yesterday the new Washington Gas
Light preferred was again in demand
three l0-share sales being registered al
80. The stock closed with 98l2 bid
and oo& asked. Washington Railway
b Electric figured in three sales at
1l0A.
Evening star., 1937-09-19
CONF F|DENCE HURT
AS STOCKS SLUMP
Business Morale Has Met
Sharp Setback, Says
Standard Statistics.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September 18.-In its
weekly summary of the general busi-
ness situation. the Standard Statistics
Co. of New York currently comments
as follows:
Business morale has suffered a
sharp setback in the recent past re-
flecting not only the collapse in stock
prices. but also the fear that this in
turn is due to the increasing burdens
placed by the Government on the at
tainment of adequate profits.
While business volumes have re-
ceded irregularly from the peaks at
tanned last Spring, activity in most
major industries has been sustained
at levels we'll above those of 1886 in
every month of the current year to
date However, this reflects to an
important degree the heavy backlogs
Of untitled orders accumulated in many
industries, and the delivery delays in
others due to strikes Activity was
we'll enough sustained during the Sum-
mer months to reduce untitled orders
sharply in most lines and to fill ac-
cumulated needs resulting from strikes.
Consequently, the stimulus for a fur
ther expansion in volume, or even for
the maintenance of present rates in
many lines, must come from new
orders.
War fears have provided a strong
retarding influence on business, re-
Gently. Declining commodity prices
also have tended to cause conserva-
tive policies, largely because of the
fear that lower farm products prices
will be reflected in slower buying in
the agricultural districts. Even great
er concern has been felt over the dis
appointing performance of the build
ing industry, where high costs have
forestalled the rapid expansion which
could have provided the basis for
continuation Of the broad recovery in
business generally for an indefinite
period.
Estimates of probable business vol
ume in the latter months of 1897 have
been toned down in consequence of
these developments, even though it is
still probable that moderately larger
aggregate volume Of production will
be witnessed in the last four months
Of 1887 than in the similar period of
1886"
Evening star., 1937-09-19
AUGUST BUILDING
HOLDS ABOVE 1886
Total in 81 Eastern States
for August Declines From
July Level.
4, the Associated press.

~ the Associated pfe1S.
NEW YORK. September 16.-Aug-
ust building construction awards In
81 Eastern States totaled $2s5, ,1o4, 100
a decline Of II per cent under July
but gain OF per cent over August,
1895, F. w. Dodge Corp. reported to-
day.
The August volume was made up
OF $73,448,300 residential building
awards. $117,209, 800 residential
building and s94,446. 900 public works
and utility contracts.
About two-thirds of the July to
August decline was due to decrease
in the amount of public financed work
T. S. Holden, vice president, pointed
out. Regarding construction of homes
he said:
disappointment in the August resi-
Dental building total is not $50 great
as would be indicated by the con-
tract figures. Admittedly, residential
contracts fell below the total for the
corresponding month of the previous
year for the first time during the re-
covery period. but the August, 1896
record was inflated by public housing
amounting to almost $32,000,0O0. In
the current months record there was
included less than $l,000,00 OF pub
lie housing. Consequently, private
residential building shows a per
cent gain over August of last year. y
Evening star., 1937-09-19
FOREIGN EXCHANGES.

NEW YORK, September is 0P,.--Mnor
variations in leading currency units were
recorded in quiet foreign exchange dealings
today.
The pound sterling dipped "a of cent
the French franc was UNCHANGED Neither
lands guiders added .01 of cent the
Swiss franc was 00ia of q cent lower and
the Canadian dollar remained at yester-
days closing level.
The dollar sagged "a of cent in Lon
don, closing at 96is TO the pound. There
was no trading in Paris.
Closing New York rates follow:
Great Britain in dollars. others in cents
Great Britain, demand, 4.96: cables 4.96,
6u-day bills, 495L. France, demand
3.3ssA: cables. 3.3sA. Italy, demand
5.26L.: cables 5 26L
Demands: Belgium 1853: Germany
free 49l3; registered, .21.55; travel
26u5; Holland. 55.16: Norway, 24.93
Sweden. 1888: Denmark, 22.15: Finland
go. Switzerland, 22.96h2: Spain. un.
quoted; Portugal 4.52la; Greece. 81
Poland 1923: Czechoslovakia. 3.49h
Yusoslsvia. 2.;3:3: Austria. ls.s7n Hun
gary: 1875: Rumania. .7s: Arsentins
a3.o5n: Brazil s.s0An: Toxic: 2s:9s
leo City, 27.S5. Montreal in New York
10000 New York in Montreal 100. 90.
n-Nominal.
Evening star., 1937-09-19

has been with the Commerce Depart
ment since 1923 and has done much
writing on cost studies.
The forum discussion will be led by
W. H. Meserole. Commerce Depart
ment business specialist and former
statistician for the American Relief
Administration, the program conclud-
ing with the installation of chapter
officers.
c. Milton Clark is to be succeeded
as president by Walter F. Raymond
chief auditor of the Griffith Con-
sumers Co. Vice president will be
William Lee Slattery, controller of the
Post Office Department, and George D.
Lane OF the Felt g. Tarrant Manu-
featuring Co. John L. Mitchell of the
Shannon 81 Luchs Co. is secretary.
and the treasurer is J. M Mcleod of
the Standard Engineering Co.
Directors for the coming year are
Oscar D. Crockett of Judd g. Det-
weller, Inc, George E. Davis. Fruit
Growers Express Co.: B. <. Hunsinger
Benjamin Franklin University; Rob-
ert w. King of the Farm Credit
Administration; ONeal M. Johnson.
international Association of Ice Cream
Manufacturers, James B. May, South
ern Diaries, Inc, and William S.
Ritnour of National Fertilizer Asso-
citation.
Joins District Acacia Staff.
Appointment of Harry V. Hayden.
3r., as representative in the District
OF Columbia branch, was announced
yesterday by the Acacia Mutual Life
Evening star., 1937-09-19
SQUEEZE" ENDED,
CORN DROPS FULL
LIMIT OF 8 CENTS
Break in Deadlock Brings
Rumors of Compromise
Between Groups.
BY FRANKLIN MULLTN,
Associated Press Market Editor

CHICAGO. September 1s.-The
squeeze" in September corn collapsed
today, threats of corner evapo-
rated, and the price fell precipitously
as far as it could go in one session.
8 cents a bushel.
The break came in the last Is min
utes, when the price tumbled to
sl.O4A, exactly IL cents below the
high reached yesterday when the
squeeze" was at its peak.
Breaking of the deadlock between
owners Of corn, or longs" and specu-
lative sellers committed to deliver, or
shorts" was accompanied by a flood
OF gossip that a compromise" be-
tween the two groups had been
reached, either at the insistence OF
Board of Trade and Commodity Ex-
change officials or because of the
willingness of longs" to permit
shorts" to get out of the market at
not too great loss. There were re-
ports also that freer offerings of old
corn from the country and possibly
that some new corn may be available
for delivery influenced longs to dump
their holdings and take their profit.
Pit gossip credited one of the big
gest grain merchandising organiza-
tions in the country With being the
principal long" A leading corn pit
trader and group of followers, to-
gether with a producers cooperative
were understood to comprise the
short interest, but no confirmation
of this could be obtained.
Other pits in the exchange were
quiet. Wheat started higher in sym.
pathy with Liverpool strength, buI
later eased to lower close, largely
rejecting weakness in cornered securi-
ties.
AT the close corn was varying from
unchanged to 81 cents below Fri
(See GRAIN, Page Ed
Evening star., 1937-09-19
Missouri Pacific
Requests Voice in
Western Pacific
BY the Associated Press.

The Missouri Pacific Railroad Co.
asked the Interstate Commerce Com
mission again yesterday for permis-
sion to intervene in reorganization
proceedings of the Western Pacific
Railroad Co. The commission previ-
ously had refused to permit the in
tervention.
The carrier said it had spent 31a,-
708.237 on the physical properties
of the Pueblo transcontinental route
1t also contended that present re-
organization plans might result in
control OF the Western Pacific passing
to interests "antagonistic to the
maintenance and full development OF
the Pueblo route as a competitive fac
tor in transcontinental traffic"
The Misso ouri Pacific, the brief said
would lose to competing carriers yield
ing net revenues of about S515 900 an
nually If control of the Western Pa
cific passed to interests unfriendly
or unwilling to cooperate with the
Missouri Pacific.
Evening star., 1937-09-19
CUT In COPPER TALKED
AS FOREIGN PRICE SACS
Domestic Reduction Seen as Possibility
With Electrolytic Abroad Selling at
1905 Cents Per Pound.

crease in production and stocks and
a marked falling off in consumption.
Zinc remained unchanged, but the
tone was easier on lower foreign mar
kets and reports foreign metal was
currently available at the eQuiva-
lent of 7 cents, duty paid, Atlantic
and Gulf ports, against the domestic
base of ~ cents pound.
Tin advanced early with reports
OF competition between American ard
japanese buyers in the East for sup
plies, but reacted later in sympa-
thy with the copper situation.
Lead trade marked time and
watched the events in neighboring
markets. Current demand has been
light and confined mostly to carload
amounts for September delivery.