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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28
BOETTIGER SUPPORTS THE COASTAL
 AIR MAIL ROUTE

No small part of the excellent support being given Alaska by Seattle for establishment of an air mail route to the north from the States via the coast in order all of Alaska is that given by the Seattle Post-Inelligencer published by John Boettiger, an able newspaperman and son-in-law of President Franklin D Roosevelt.
 The P.-I has been carrying the torch for the Territory since MT Boettger took direction of that newspaper about year ago, and doing ex- celent job of it. Its columns reflect a management which is keenly alive the value of Alaska not alone commercial asset to Seattle but as empire the development of which will be of inestmabe bene- fit to the nation and the people of the Territory. Just it is supporting whole -heartedly other Alaska projects, the PI goes after the coastal air mail route in an intelligent and businesslike manner Commenting under the heading "Aaska's Needs in Air Mail Service MT Boettgers Post Intelligencer has this to say:
 It $ welcome news that Vancouver, B. C., is cooperating with Seattle and other Pacific Coast cities in efforts to obtain coastal air mail route to Alaska.
 Concerted action by Coast cities should help to offset the head start that United States and Canadian air transport companies have gained in their efforts to establish interior route, through Montana and Alberta to the Yukon and Alaska.
 The United States postoffice department, in advertising for bids for air mail service be- tween Juneau and Fairbanks in Alaska and Whtehorse Yukon, is taking a step that will allow air mail from Alaska to be moved toward the United States over whichever route is eventually established
 Meanwhile, in new alignments that pay little heed to international borders Pacific Coast regions in Canada and the United States work for coastal route, intermountain gions of the two countries for an interior route
  termining factor so far as the United States is concerned
 The continued development of the Ter ritory is a national problem. Who gets che business is after all a local problem
 
 The Post-Inteigencer believes the good of Alaska requires coastal air service
 Present communication between the United States and Alaska is by water. Ships will tinue to handle the bulk of business, at least - until such time international highway to Alaska becomes reality. It would be in- convenient alike for Alaska and for business firms in the United States dealing with Alaska to handle portion of their commerce by coast route and portion by an interior route.
 When highway to Alaska is constructed it will be a route paralleling the coast and linked to Alaska than at present Landing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28

Air infantry--soldlers descending behind the enemy's lines by means of parachutes-is a development of the Soviet Army strategists.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28

Fate of the Republican party appears to rest with the Hs. There's Hoover and Hamilton, and me combination to result in the short four ettered word with the initial letter for the rest of the party
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28
G-MEN'S GAME

0-MEN S GAME
 Some say that G-Man Hoover's agents practice getting each other lost in the building and bet dimes on who gets out fastest. That probably isn't so, but it gives you an idea.
 The State Department Building looks tangled as everything from the outside, sort of like these hous- les made from 1882 matches bal anced on the tip of beer bottle Inside it is simple in design but has not the qualities of safety against fire that the newer laby- rinths boast.
 The basement is forever piled high with wooden packing cases in which documents are exchanged
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28

{ No confirmation has been re- ceived of the possibility of the Pre- mier people taking an option on the claims.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28

w. D. McMillan, of Douglas, ac- companied by his family, left for Peril Straits to be employed during the winter at the James sawniil and box factory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28

Allied submarines played their most important part in the World war in the Gallipolli campaign
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28

One of the more populous Malay States reports that only five persons killed by tigers in year. It might be because the tigers don't go TO miles an hour with one arm around girl.-George Ryan in Boston Herald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28
MAIDEN IN DISTRESS

Second only to the Commerce Pudding in complexity is the De- pertinent of Justice building. The pest of the modern government murals are in the Department of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28

OCTOBER 28.
 Grace E. Naghel Mrs. M. E. Tippetts
 Eddie Nelson
 Beverly Junge Maurice Walworth John Kearney, Jr. Burford R. Glass Mrs. Henry Roden Albert F. Garn William Fullerton Helena M. Poole Roland 0. Ingram A. H. Hendrickson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28
Fl A P P - I R I Fl D A Y

The Empire ertends congratuld- tions and best aoishes today, their birthday anniverSary, to the tolloto- ing: .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28

Looking over the field, we inclined to think the poitest of all tax collectors is the filling sta tion man. He also sells gas and oil.-Kansas City Star.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28

Black Suit Barred By Supreme Court.-New York Times headline In favor of plain white with embems=NeW York Sun
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28

Weather: Higheet, 43: lowest s rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
OCTOBER 29, 1917

The success of the Allies on the Western Front was being offset by the Teuton drive against the ltal- ians on the Isonzo front. The ltal- ians had had to evacuate certain areas. However, in London 1t was declared that the apparent rout of the Italian forces would ultimate ly prove a victory for the Allies. French, British and American war machinery was being put into mo- ton to offset the German drive on the Italians. A
 Juneau's total subscription to the second Liberty Loan reached $33O- $50. I, was thought that this would prove the biggest sum per capita subscribed by any city in the Unit ed States.
 Mrs. c. B. Brandon had as her guests at a knitting party: Mrs. George Garfield, Mrs. G. F. Free burger, Mrs. w. w. Casey, Jr., Mrs. R. Anderson, Mrs. Wallis George, Mrs. c. Bell, Mrs. c. H. Townsend, Mrs. J. D. Littlepage and Mrs. c. E. Rice.
 Miss Lettie Anderson was hostess at a knitting party at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jorgen Nelson. Her guests were Miss Nina Blomgren, Mrs Earl Keeny, Miss Mona Graves, Miss Helen Smith, Miss Bess Orch ard, Miss Adele Frisbie, Miss Helen Jannot, Miss Rosenburg, Miss Vera Mullen, Miss Madge Case, Miss Nellie Orchard. Miss Jane McNally, Miss May Ottesen, Miss Dorothy Troy and Miss Muriel Folsom.
 Among the guests of Mrs. Charles Goldstein at a knitting party were Mrs. P G. Peltset, Mrs. w. G. Smith, Mrs. John w. Troy, Mrs Charles Garfield, Mrs. j. A. Helen tral. Mrs Genn, Mrs A. M. Mat thews, Mrs. w. E. Britt, Mrs. Sidney Jacobs, Mrs H. H. Folsom, Miss Rosenberg, Miss Scott, Miss Jane Brenneman and Miss Dresser.
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Empire classifieds pay.
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LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. Would a person hanging from single live wire get an electric shock?
 2. By what other name was Joan of Arc known?
 3. How much timber in the U. S. is privately owned?
 A. From the sap of what tree is good vinegar made?
 5. When and where was the first cafeteria established in the U. S.?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-28
MCDONALD ON YUKON

U. s. Marshal Joe Mcdonald of Fairbanks, accompanied by Mrs. Mc- Donald, passed through Juneau on board the Yukon. He is taking a group of prisoners south and ex- poets to be in the States for several weeks.
 While in port, he visited with his sister-in-law, Mrs. H. L. Mcdonald, and his niece, Miss Jean McDon- aid.
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ANSWERS

| Not unless he came in contact with another wire, the ground, or something in contact with the ground. g. Maid of Orleans. 'l g. About 30 per cent. 1i 4 Maple; 4 9 g. In 1895, at Chicago, by Ernest Kimball.
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The cost of operating the United States Navy last year was $518,625,- 222.
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Copyright, 1937
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18

ing was presided over by Henry
Ridgely, of Dover. the associations
president. Former u. S. District
Judge Hugh M. Morris, former u.
S. Senator Thomas r. Bayard, E.
Ennalls Berl and William Poole
upon motion unanimously carried,
were chosen by the chair as COM
mittee to draft the resolution, which
upon presentation had the almost
unanimous support of all active
members of the bar, both Demo
Gratis and Republicans, with the ex-
ception of those members referred
to above as opposing same. Short
talks in opposition to the Presi-
dents proposal were made by
Judge Morris, Senator Bayard, Mr..
Ridgely, Mr.. Richards, Mr.. Poole,
Mr.. Easburn, Mr.. Mahaffey and
others, while Mr.. Reardon, Mr..
Knowles and several other younger
members of the bar advocated a
delay in the resolutions adoption.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18
JOHN BASSETT
MOORE SCHOOLS
Assembly on Tuesday Auspic-
es of Science Club, Has
DUPONT Film Showing
DENTAL HYGIENE WORK

The weekly assembly program
on Tuesday was sponsored by the
Science Club under the supervision
of Mrs. Thelma Rogers Lamb.
Through the generosity of the du-
Pont Company, film entitled THE
Wonder World of Chemistry" was
presented.-During the second half
of last week, the dental hygiensists
visited the schools and cleaned the
teeth of the children in kindergart-
en-, first and second grades. In ad-
dition to this, films on the care and
development of good teeth were
shown to the first six grades. The
local schools, through the school
nurse, has provided tooth brushes
for those pupils in the elementary
grades who are without one
While all activities were cancelled
during the past week, the athletic
games have been resumed and on
Tuesday and Friday, games will be
played with Dover and Ferris In
dustrial Schools respectively
Banking for the week is as follows:
Number of pupils in attendance,
7S9; amount deposited for the day,
S4S.90; number of depositors, 50;
amount deposited to date this
school year, SS75.43.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18
STATE SENATE
FOR NO CHANGE
Would Keep U. S. Supreme
Court The High and De-
liberate Body Is Is
OTHER BILLS PRESENTED

The Republican controlled Senate
went on record Monday afternoon
as considering it a violation of the
fundamental principles of the
American form of government to
increase the membership of the Su-
preme Court or to change it in any
way except by constitutional
amendment. A resolution to this
effect, introduced by Senator Ebe
H. Chandler (R), was adopted 10
to 4, all the Republicans present
favoring it and the Democrats vot-
ing against it. This resolution was
in reply to the one adopted last
week by the Democratic majority
members in the House urging the
Delaware Senators and representa-
tives in Congress to vote for Presi-
dent Roosevelt's plan. The House
Democrats adopted their resolution
after Representative F. r. Zebley
(R), sought to have one adopted
calling upon the Delaware men,
bers of Congress to vote against
the Presidents plan. Members of
the Senate buildings and highways
committee conferred with State
Highway Engineer w. w. Mack on
Senator Daniel E. Kelly's bill to
create temporary State commits
sion to study the feasibility of the
construction of a bridge or tunnel
across the Delaware River between
New Jersey and point near Will
mington. The House passed Rep
resentative Reynolds bill making
an open season the year around for
killing skunks, also a bill of Repre-
sentative Craig's making it lawful
to kill gray foxes the year around.
1t was explained that both of these
animals kill much game and fowls.
The House Committee on temper
ance reported unfavorably Repre-
sentative Mumford's bill making it
unlawful to grant liquor license
for location within a quarter of
a mile of a church or school. The
same committee reported favorably
two bills introduced by Speaker
Fader to clarity certain sections of
the Liquor Control act relative to
defining restaurants holding a lie
ense and petitions Of complaints
a CainSt a license holder Senator
Matthews introduced a bill amend
ing the old-age pension law fixing
the status of eligible to old-age
pensions.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18
SHORT CUTS TO WILMINGTON
Urge Traffic on Causeway Lessened
BY Cut to King and Orange Streets

Urge Traffic on Causeway Lessened
BY Cut to King and Orange Streets
A proposal deciding to the city of
Wilmington property for the con-
struction of a cutoff from South
Market street, to South King street
land wider two-way cut to Orange
street to relieve congested traffic
conditions at Front and Market is
needed tool was made by Warner
Company in a communication to
the directors of the Street and
Sewer Department, meeting The
right of way, under the offer, would
begin Immediately north of the
South Market street bridge, across
the company's property at right
angles to Market street, to South
King street. At this point the cut
off would continue under the Penn
sylvania Railroad bridge to Front
ana King street. The right of way
running at right angles to Market
street would be located between
Water street and the company's
plant bordering the Christiana Riv-
er.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18
STATE BAR ASSO. VOTES Y TO5
AGAINST SUPREME COURT PLAN

At an association meeting show
ing a roll call greater than before
in its history, the Delaware State
Bar Association voted ~ to 5
against President Roosevelt's pro-
posal to increase the membership
in the Supreme Court of the Unit
ed States. The meeting was held
in the Superior Court Room in the
County Building in Wilmington, on
Saturday morning last. Eighty
five members of the association
were present, 72 voted for the reso-
luton in opposition to the Presi-
dents plan, five voted to support
Mr.. Roosevelt and eight members
present failed to vote. Those COM
prising the small minority were
Mrs. Marguerite Bodziak, Demo
cratic National Committeewoman
F. A. Reardon, Democratic attor-
ney for the lower house of legisla-
ture, Joseph AL. Errigo, J. j. Nal
low and Morris Cohen. The meet
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18
FEBRUARY TERM OF COURT
Grand Jury Finds Is True Bills
Pleas Heard Yesterday

The Kent County rGand Jury re-
turned Is true bills on Monday at
a session in the Kent County Court
house at Dover Judge Frank L.
Speakman appointed Byron S.
Creadick foreman of the jury and
Curtis Vinyard was elected secre-
tary. Yesterday was set for the
hearing of pleas and the pronounc~
ing Of sentences. Among those in
dicted were: Larceny, Millard Wat
ers, Perk Smead, Robert Gross,
William Williams, William H. But
Ter, against whom two indictments
were lodged; and one Indictment
naming Charles Wilson, Nelson c.
Mason, Francis Bell, Ada Wilson,
and Clarence F'lamer; selling liquor
without a license, John G. Bailey
and William L. Gooden; malicious
mischief, Francis Mccoy; receiving
stolen goods, George Leroy Allen;
desertion and non-support, Law
renee Dill, Elmer Clark, Grady
Hall, Paul D. Fisher, Oliver H.
George Richards, and Ward
L. Russ.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18
NOMINEES FOR
TOWN ELECTION
Candidates File Names Fol-
Council, Alderman and
Collector, Assessor
CONTEST IS PROMISED

At the meeting of Smyrna Town
Council Friday evening, the last
opportunity was given candidates
to file their names for offices at
the coming Annual Town Election
to be held next Monday afternoon.
February %, between the hours OF
two and five o'clock. The result
was that there was more than one
candidate for every town office ex-
cept Town Treasurer. Walter w
Hynson, the efficient town treasur-
er, was nominated without oppo-
sition and his nomination is equiv
olent to an election. The terms OF
three members of Council expire
this year: G. Reynolds Stevenson
who is president of the Council; S.
Creadick Ennis, who is secretary
and George w. Turner, who is
clerk. They all filed their names
for reelection. In addition to these
five new candidates entered the
Still, DR.. Ralph 3. Jones, Washing
ton Jester and j. Edwin Wilson
Edwin w. Hutchison was nominal
ed but withdrew his name. For
Alderman and Collector there are
two candidates: Mrs. Ida Robin
son, who had been secretary in the
Tax Office both under the late
Frank c. Armstrong and of Mrs
Armstrong who filled out the unex-
pired term, decided to run for the
Office on her own. The other is
Former U. S. Marshall for Della
ware Charles Hanratty who was
also nominated for Alderman and
Collector but withdrew his name
leaving the field to Mrs. Robinson
For Assessor there are two candi-
dates: Thomas Jefferson, who filed
to succeed himself and George Nal
com.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18
SMYRNA TROOP
OF BOY SCOUTS
Mourn Death of Herbert Dix
on, One of Their Best and
Most Active Members
ED. KIRBY AN ASSISTANT

On Saturday, February 18th,
Troop 81 of Smyrna, participated
in the funeral services of their de-
ceased member, Scout Herbert Dix
on. The leaders, Scouts and indi-
viduals in the troop mourn his loss
as one of their number. Scout Dix
on joined troop 81 in March, 1888,
and was to become a second class
scout at the next Board of Review
of the Troop. Scout Dixon was
patrol leader of the Panther Patrol
and was doing fine job as patrol
leader. He was very conscientious
in all he did in the Boy Scout work.
He will be missed in the troop and
his memory will always linger with
US. On Monday evening, February
18th, the troop met at its head
quarters for its weekly meeting.
Scoutmaster Foster opened the
meeting with the usual opening
ceremonies after which the busi-
ness was dispersed with. Mr.. Fos-
ter then gave a short talk to the
Scouts and told them he expected
all the old scouts, who re-register-
ed on March 31st, to become sec
ond and first class scouts within
the next few months. He stated
that with the help of the new as
sistant Scoutmaster the troop pro-
gress more rapidly in the advance
ment program, and that he was
sure all the scouts wanted the
troop to be among the leaders in
Delaware. Mr.. Foster is pleased to
announce that Mr.. Edgar Kirby of
Brenford, a former Eagle Scout
with the Bronze and Silver Palms,
has volunteered his services as as
sistant Scoutmaster. Mr.. Kirby is
very much interested in Scouting
and has promised to be a very cap
able assistant He will take the
scouts on hike Saturday, Febru-
ary goth. All Scouts who can,
should go on this hike. Tests of
all casses will be reviewed and
passed by him. After Mr.. Fosters
talk, Mr.. Kirby took charge of the
remainder of the program, which
consisted of instruction classes.
The meeting closed with the sing
ing of taps with bugle and Scout
masters benediction.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18
ROTARY CLUBS
WEEKLY MEET
Tribute Paid to Memory of C.
w. w. Schantz by Presi-
dent FearOn and Club
BOY SCOUTS ARE GUESTS

The Smyrna Rotary Club, at
their meeting last Thursday even
ing, held a memorial service in
memory Of their late member, Past
President c. w. w. Schantz. De-
votions were led by George o.
Fearon, president of the club, and
prayer was offered by Rev. ]. w.
Colona. DR.. r. F. Corley and c. L.
Harmonson were appointed to
draw resolutions of respect as to
the death of their fellow member.
Tie club entertained the local
troop of Boy Scouts under the lead
ership Of James w. Foster. Judge
Earle D. Wiley Of Common Pleas
Court of Dover, was the guest
speaker. Judge Wiley commend
ed the Boy Scouts for their excel
lency in character. Out Of $50
cases of juvenile delinquency COM
ing before the court in Dover not
one Boy Scout was among the de-
PENDANTS. Judge Wiley addressed
the boys on the life of Abraham
Lincoln. Judge Wiley gave very
interesting address on the life OF
Lincoln, gave history of his birth,
MS steps through life, his early ed
ucation and boyhood activities, his
political life, his elevation to the
Presidency of the United States
and his tragic death. The Scout
Troop presented a short program
under the direction of Scoutmaster
]. w. Foster, the troop gave the
Scout Oath and Law. Scout Will
liam McLucas presented the cause
Of the present campaign, how a
man views Scout Troop and just
what being a Boy Scout means to
a boy. Scout William Clough re-
cited Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
E. P. Corrie. chairman Of the Troop
Committee, presented to Scout Nc
Lucas the first class badge and one
merit badge. Scout Nelson Stats
received the badge of second
class Scout.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18
SMYRNA 10Th
CENTURY CLUB
Rev. E. w. Mcdowell of Rich
ardson Park, Gives Fine
Talk on Lincoln"
INVITED TO CLAYTON

Mrs. Joseph w. Ennis presided
at the regular melting Of the Twen-
tieth Century Club held last Fri
day. The Rev. Emory w. Mellow
al of the Richardson Park M. E.
Church and Commander of Apo
mattox Camp, Sons of Union Vet
Grams of the Civil War, spoke on
''Phoses of Lincoln's Life" The ad-
dress included the biography of
ABE from birth to Presidency.
Mrs. Frank Hynson sang 'Massa's
in the Cold, Cold Ground" accom-
panied by Miss Mary Hynson at
the piano. Miss Florence r. Cor
rie played Rudolph Thayer's tran
scription of Memories of the
South" The Clayton Century
Club has extended an invitation to
the members of the Twentieth Cen
tury to be their guests at a tea on
Thursday, February 18th, at 2:3o
p. m. Anyone willing to drive
their car or anyone desiring trans
portation to the Clayton Club
please call Mrs. Harry P. Jones and
she will make arrangements for
you. The Smyrna Century Club
will observe Husbands Night"
Friday evening, February 10Th, at
g p. m. Be sure to bring your
husband, sweetheart, or friend.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-18
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Calvin G. Newman of Smyrna, Dies
From Falling in Sand Bin

Calvin G. Newman, aged 33, who
resided at corner of Commerce and
Union Streets, Smyrna, the house
formerly owned by the late Miss
Edith Collins, met sudden and un-
expected death on Thursday last
by being suffocated when he fell
thru to a chute. He was working
for the New Castle Sand and GRAY
el Company near Deemer's Beach
and had gone to the top of the bin
to force the sand thru so it would
come down to the chute. He step
ped on the top which seemed hard
and his weight carried him, sand
and all, to the bottom, smothering
him to death. Newnam's body was
found at the chute opening by L. B..
Marvel, of Townsend, when he
opened the chute to fill a truck
with sand. The bottom of the
chute was torn away and the body
freed. Coroner William Smith, ,Jr.,
was notified and after an investiga-
tion released the body to j. Wells
FAIRIES, funeral director of Smyrna.
The announcement of Newman S
death was a severe shock to his
family and friends in Smyrna and
Clayton where he was esteem high
ly by all who knew him. Quiet
and industrious, with steady habits
and of fine home-loving traits, a
good neighbor and friend, his
death is deeply mourned. Deceas-
ed was a son of the late Calvin E.
and Katherine (Sylvester) New
nam, and spent most of his life at
Clayton. Surviving him are his
wife, Miss Katherine A. Sapp New
nam, and one son, Bobby, aged
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