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Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
HANDLOFF BRANCHING OUT
Alex. Handloff Takes His Son AL
vim in Business-Leases More Room

vim in Business-Leases More Room
Handloff's store has begun work
on a large rebuilding and expan-
sion program. Plans call for furth-
er enlargement of the SC and 1Oc
store building, and also the open
ing of new Economy Shoppe
which will feature shoes and ready
to-wear for men, women, and chill
dren. The Economy Shoppe will
be located in the G.. r. Stevenson
building which is located next door
to the sc and 10c store and which
they have acquired on a longtime
lease. The store until recently
was occupied by Voshell's feed
store. Alexander Handloff has been
a progressive merchant in this
town for the past twenty-three
years, and is being congratulated
on his success. In taking Alvin
Handloff, his son, in with him, he
has made an excellent move.
Young Handloff is a graduate of
the University of Delaware. He
has taken leave of absence from
the University Of Pennsylvania
Law School to become associated
in the business with his father.
Mr.. Handloff, the junior, will as
sumo full charge Of the sc and 10c
store. Harvey ]. Pollen, who has
been with the store for the past
four years will continue in his ca
pacity as manager. Mr.. Handloff,
senior, will devote most Of his time
to the Economy Shoppe depart
ments The Handloffs plan to in
crease the length Of the SC and 1Oc
store, and also to completely re
model the Stevenson property, re-
moving the porch which extends
over the pavement, installing a
modern front, and rebuilding the
entire interior Of the store.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09

Rev. DIR. j. w. Colona, Pastor, An
nOunces Services For the Week

The services at Asbury Method
ist Episcopal Church next Sunday,
December 18th, will be as follows
the Church School will convene
promptly at 10 o'clock, Mr.. H. c.
Jones, General superintendent, in
charge; the morning worship and
sermon at IL. The Epworth
League service at 6:45, and the ev-
ening worship and sermon at 7:3O.
The Queen Esther Circle will hold
their monthly meeting next Mon
day evening at 7:30. Prayer SER
vice Wednesday evening at 7:3O.
Our annual Christmas services will
be held Sunday morning, Decem-
Der 18th. Special Christmas mus
ical programs will be rendered by
the Choirs on the Sunday evenings
of both December 10Th and 18th.
Announcements will be made more
in detail later. The public invited
to all the services.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
CORRESPONDENCE
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Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Duling
have returned from a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. David L. Bamberger,
near Clayton, Del, Mrs. George B.
Jones and Mrs. William Vansant
were also guests of the Bamberg-
ers.
Mrs. Mollie Boggs, Of Smyrna, is
visiting her daughter and son-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stevens.
Mrs. Fred T. Lee spent several
days recently with her mother,
Mrs William Stouffer, at Holloway
Terrace, New Castle, Del.
Mrs. Frank Lambert of Will
mington, has returned from a visit
to her mother, Mrs. John E. Wood
all.
Frank Taylor of Philadelphia,
visited recently his sister and
brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Char
les S. Stevens, near town.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION

TOWN OF SMYRNA $50 Percent WAT
Err, LIGHT & STREET IMPROVEMENT
REFUNDING BONDS, due July Ist, 1857.
Notice is hereby given that the TOWN
OF SMYRNA has called for redemption
January lst. 1888, 5000 of its outstanding
WATER. LIGHT & STREET IMPROVE
MENT REFUNDING BONDS, dated March
23rd. 1927 and maturing July 1st, 1857.
As provided in the Act of the Delaware
General Assembly approved March 25th.
1925. The Bonds called are those number
ed 16 to 20 inclusive. therefore upon pre-
sentation and surrender of bonds together
with all unmatured interest coupons at the
office of THE FRUIT GROWERS MA
TIONAL BANK AND TRUST CO., OF
SMYRNA, DELAWARE, on or before jan
uary LIST, 1888, the redemption date. the
par value of said bonds together with ac-
crued interest will be paid to the holders
thereof. Interest will cease to accrue on
said bonds the date specified for their re-
demption.
By order of Council of
THE TOWN OF SMYRNA.
(Signed) Geo. r. Stevenson,
its President.
(Signed)-W. W. Hynson,
it's Treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09

Richard Hastings of Claymont,
cousin of the bride, were ushers.
Miss Helen L. Jones gave an organ
recital preceding and during the
ceremony. Mrs. Theodore Hynson
of Smyrna sang "Al For YOU" by
Marble, and Thoughts of YOU" by
Polmar. Following the ceremony
a reception was held for the family
and immediate friends at the home
of the brides mother, after which
the couple left on a wedding trip.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
LEGION AUXILIARY BOARD
Mrs. Lee Dealyne and Mrs. w. NJ.
Woods Represent Smyrna Auxiliary


State officers and chairmen Of
the American Legion Auxiliary at
tended the second executive meet
ing Of the year at the home Of Mrs.
Clarence NJ. Dillon, 1909 Gilpin
Avenue, ID Wilmington, Saturday
afternoon. Mrs. Dillon is depart
ment child welfare chairman. Mrs.
Calvin E. Afflerbach, of George
town, department president, presid-
ed. Reports were usbmitted from
committee chairmen. Christmas
work Of the auxiliary at the vet
erans' hospital at Perry Point was
described by Mrs. Sue Schneider
and the work of Mrs. Dillon, de-
partment auxiliary child welfare,
was outlined. Miss Lila Carey,
Georgetown, national defen e
chairman, will represent the de-
partment at the National Defense
Conference in Washington, on Jan
uary 25, 26, 27. Mrs. Dillon will
represent the department at the
Child Welfare Conference in New
ark, n. J., on January IA and Is.
Mrs. Sue Schneider, Wilmington,
rehabilitation chairman, will be
with the Rehabilitation group in
Washington, January 27 and 28.
Mrs. Lee Deakyne, department
chairman, of Smyrna, reported on
Community Service. She was ac-
companied to the meeting by Mrs.
Woods.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

The Annual Meeting of the
shareholders of THE FRUIT
GROWERS NATIONAL BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY OF
SMYRNA for the election of Di-
rectors and for the transaction of
any other business that may law
fully come before it will be held at
Office of the Company in Smyrna,
Del, Tuesday, January II, 1888
between the hours of II A. M. and
II Noon.
H. R. BODLEY, Cashier.
1928
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
MESSICK-KENNEDY NUPTIALS
Soiemnized in Peoples Church, Do
yer Saturday; Mrs. Hynson Sings

In the Peoples Congregational
Christian Church, Dover, Saturday
afternoon, Miss Mary Mildred Mes
sick, daughter of Mrs. Monroe G.
Messick and the late Mr.. Messick,
became the bride of Mr.. Thomas
Lon Kennedy, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas l.. Kennedy of Mag
nolia. The Rev. DR.. Roy c. Helf-
enstein officiated. The bride was
given in marriage by her brother,
Mr.. Branch f. Messick of Mount
Vernon, N Y. Mrs. William @.
Meckolls Of Claymont, cousin of
the bride, was matron of honor.
Peggy Messick, niece of the bride,
was flower girl. Mr.. Harry Cats
of Wilmington, brother-in-law of
the bridegroom, was best man. Mr..
John Satterield of Dover and Mr..
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
Underground Cable for Dial Phones

Workmen have dug trench on
Commerce and Main streets for
carrying the underground tele-
phone cables to the new Dial Phone
Building back of the DeFord Store.
The building has been completed
and is about ready for the installa-
ton of equipment.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
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: Sunday next, the third in
Advent, 7:30 a. M, celebration of
the Holy Communion; 10 a. M,
Church School; II a. M, morning
prayer and sermon upon His
Name Shall Be Called Wonderful. /"
Wednesday next, 7:30 p. M, short
service and address followed by a
full choir practice. Friday evening
Of this week meeting of the Vestry
at the home Of Mr.. George w.
Boehmler.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09
NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses, cows
and mules removed FREE of
charge by calling DOVER 749 r
13. No animals removed unless cali
is made Immediately and no an.
imals dying from a contagious dis
ease will be removed.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09

living in the John Vane property
on Mt. Vernon street. 1t caught
under the porch or house, damag-
ing the front room and destroying
some furniture. Loss about $500.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09

given by the Washington head
quarters of the Internal Revenue
Department.
Smyrna times., 1937-12-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
COUNTY HOME PROBE SHOCKS INQUIRY BOARD
 Committee in Continuous Session Since Start on Saturday Last
 TWO GIRLS RELATE l STARTLING STORIES
 Home at Putnam Was Ob= feet of Interest to AutO= l ists Yesterday

Putnam, Conn.,, April 19 -(UP) = Shocked. at the stories of two girl inmates of the Windham county temporary Home for Chll- dren, a special nine-man legislative Investigating com mittee probed deeper today into accusations of indecent assault by the grizzled, 65- year-old superintendent of the institution. T was shocked at what I heard" said State Sen. Pierre J. Laramee, chairman of the board of inquiry. "As a result of questioning the two girls who ran away from the home, we will proceed much deeper in our investi- gation." The committee, meeting al- most continuously during Saturday and Sunday, heard testimony from l5-year-old Leah Contois and Lena Vitiaz, IT, who accused Supermten- dent Philip Provandie and fondling and pinching them and creeping into their rooms at night.
 Break In Case
 The girls provided the "break" m the case last week when they ran away from the home. State police
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
BY RONALD c. VAN TINE United Press Staff Corresp0ndent)

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 New York, April 1S-(UP)- George Stanley Preston, a 47-year old watch man with an overwhelming desire for excitement, was jailed today as the man responsible for many or the incendiarya fires that have ter rorized residents of crowded Bronx tenements in the laSttwo years tak- ing upward of 20 lives. Preston. once a probationary fireman in Boston, admitter having touched oil nine fire in all. But he denied that he was the pyromaniac who carried a tourch of death to the 10 persons killed in inccndiary fires this year. The neat, gray-haired man was cap tured after he had started ire in a rubbish pile under the stars of A fiye-story tenement in the gas- house district. Three families living in the building includue nearly 2O children. John Haggerty, 20, ex- tinguished the fire, chased the sus- pect, caught and held him for the police. ,@ sa
 preston,s firebug activities oc- cured in an area of over-crowded tenements. Railways are cluttered with baby carriages. Most 1amines have six or more children. Some rooms are occupied by as many as Fife persons. Many buildings have been condemned as fire-traps. wood en stairways and rubbish -strewn basements add to natural fire haS- ards. Preston took fire marshals
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
Watchn,an Is Firebug, Who 7errorized Bronx Tenants

and police on a tour of the district, pointing out buildings he had fired. He said that he usually started fires in rubbish piles, using only match es and never gasoline or any other inflammable substances. Alter the blaze had been discovered, ne said, he would watch firemen fight it and leave. Once, he added, he set four fires in one night.
 It was his glib use of firemen's s lingo which led ot his confession. After hours of questioning, he con- fessed to four fires and told how he had always wanted to be a fireman. "Only last night there was a brush fire; I darkened 1t down: I gave 1t a ,dash," he said, using a. fireman's language to say. that he had extin- guished it. Then came more con fessions; then an explanation. He said that he sometimes had head aches and that when this happeiled he would take few drinks. Then he wanted excitement. He would wander through the streets and soon flames would Hare In the tene- ments. '
 |. The police said that Preston wept when questioned about the fatal fires but was calm in talking about the fires he admitted starting.
 District Attorney Samuel U. Foley of the Bronx called his arrest the best we have had in g long time. The incendiary fires, which took many lives, had caused him and the police more worry than "aiay i've inurdercrs." Foley said, .'s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
GERMANY ALTERS FOUR-YEARP PLAN

Berlin, April 19-(UP)- German Nazi leaders have agreed on fun- damental alteration of their dras- tic four-yearI plan to make the country Self-sufficient in event Of war, it was indicated today.
 The alteration, striking at the center of the plan, involves modifi- cation of the restrictions proposed on import of foreign raw materials and a compensation intensification of the demand for restoration Of colonies. t
 As the alteration was disclosed, Rudolf Hess, deputy leader of the Nazi party, announced that the long ban on admission of new mem bers to the party would end May 1.
 Also making plans to. celebrate Fuehrer Adolf Hitler's 18th birthday tomorrow. Nazis planned to have 824, 900; non-party functionaries of the winter relief and national vel fare organizations, the labor front and other similar bodies take the oath of allegiance to him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
MAJOR KILLS HIS
 WIFE BY MISTAKE

santa Cruz, Calif., April 19,-- (UP) P)-Mrs. Sally Boggs, S7, died today from wound inflicted by her husband, Major Allen D. Boggs, who shot her when he mistakenly suS- pected her of being unfaithful.
 Major Boggs told police that early Saturday he trailed his wife to the home of friend. She was asleep. The covers of the other twin bed were ruinpled. After he fired he dis covered the occupant of the other bed was his 12-year-old Stepson, Danny Renear.
 Boggs, retired army officer and polo player, told police he tried to shoot himself when he realized his mistake. One bullet missed him and then the gun missed fire,' he said. He fled from the house and was ar- rested at a, hotel where he had reg mtered under a fictitious name.
 .Heniamin Knight, district attor- Asy. said Major poggs would be eharged with first degree murder. sanford Smith, Boggs' attorney, said ile would plead the unwritten law,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
Boston Bees Defeated
 In Opening Of Season

less. The Bees were three up and three down while only eleven Philly batsmen faced Bush.
 The Bees scored in the fourth and held the 10 margin through the sixth. In the fourth Vince RiAaggio got on base by forcing Garms who had walked. Frank McGowan singled to right for the first hit off Johnson, DiMaggio go- ing to third. DiMaggio scored when Berger forced McGowai1.
 The Phillies tied the score in the seventh and they were still tied at i-l when the ninth inning ended. The tying run came when Johnson singled to center scoring Scharein who had reached first on a field- CTS choice, second on Cuccinello's error, and third on another fleid- CTS choice.
 The Bees had a big chance in the ninth with two on an done out. Jordan then batted for Refs and La Master replaced Johnson on the mound. Jordan popped out and so did Cuccicello, sending the game into extra innings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19

Waterbury's hundreds of women who would like to do jury service now that the legislature has passed a law granting them such a privi- lege may not be given the opportu- nity to do so until 1888. The bill passed by the 1887 legislature, even though signed by Governor Wilbur L. Cross immediately, does not take effect until July 1st. The state statutes require that the localities must select names for jury service during May, more than a month be- fore the new act goes into effect, and send them to the county jury commissioners.
 This being the fact, Waterbury women and women throughout the state may not be able to serve this year. State Attorney General Ed ward J. Daly has been asked to give an opinion in the matter and is studying the situation.
 Some persons claim that the names of the women could be se- lected in May by the local officials and approved by the county jury commissioners because the lists do not 90 into effect actually. until
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
MARATHON WAS. UNDER WAY All NOON TODAY. Seven Former Winners in Lineup Trying to Re-
 peat Feat JOHN KELLEY IS
 FAVORED TO WIN 83-Year-Old Peter Foley Was There, But Barred
 Out By Age

Boston, April 19-(UP)- With seven former winners striving to repeat, a classy field of 173 distance runners started down the knoll from Lucky Rock Manor at Hop kinton at 12 noon today in the 41st annual Boston A, A. marathon. Their goal was the old B. A. A. clubhouse in Bostor.'s Back Bay, 26 miles and 385 yards away. A warm sun beat down from cloudless sky. Though 38 of the 211 entries failed to start, the field included Johnny Kelley of Arlington, top favorite, and all others expected to finish in the first 10. An hour or so pfeore the official start, 83-year-old Peter Foley of Winchester, barred by age from competing, left Hop kiaton escorted by three automo- biles. Clad in purple and white shorts, and wearing gray cap, the white whiskered octogenarian was several miles along the route before the actual marathoners got away.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
IN STRIKE RANKS AVOIDED John L. Lewis Agents Give Promise of Money Help
 in Ontario
By LEO H. PETERSEN

United Press Stan CoFrespondent)
 Oshawa, Ont, April 1s-(UP)- Agents of the Committee for Indus trial Organization, seeking to avoid a split between the Canadian and United States units of the United Automobile Workers union, prom lised unlimited financial support to- day for strikers at the General Mo- tors corporations oshaws 'plant:
 The pledge was made by Hugh Thompson, c. I. Q. organizer, few hours after a spokesman for the strikers had announcedE that unless the union called sympathy strikes in all United States plants of the cor poration by g a. m. today, the Cana dian unit would settle. its own con- troyersy and ''get along without the union.'
 No Sympathy Strike The sympathy strike demand eyaporated as leaders of the local movement laid plans for a lengthy siege. .e
 we have made no demand for a sympathy strike in the United States" spokesman for the stew ards committee told the United Press.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
Prospective Women Jurors Must Wait Until Next Year

August 1st. Town Clerk Dora A. Egan of this city, looking back over records today for several years, found that the jury lists received from the county jury commission of New Haven county were dated August 1st.
 The question then is: Can 8 woman, who is not eligible for jury duty until Just 1st have her name placed on the eligible list prior to that date even though the list, it. self, is not received by the local town clerk until August 1st, month after the act goes into effect?
 The League of Women Voters may take action. 1t is said. to have supplemental legislation passed clar- flying the issue. It Is within the power of the general assembly to pass an act giving the local and county authorities permission to place the women's names on the eligible lists. The general assem- bly,, also, may amend the original act by having it take effect from its passage. This would get the bill into effect before the May list is chosen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
SEVEN VIOLENT. l. DEATHS SINSTATE.
Four of Over Week=End Fatalities Were Caused
 By Auto Crashes
,By United Press)

Four of the seven violent deaths in Connecticut over the weekend were attributable to automobile &C., cidentS.
 The. other three were due to drowning, exposure and asphyxia- ton.
 Nicholas Wovrick, A, Greenwich, U. s. Army private, was killed while walking along the Boston Post road at Milford, police held John Cappiello, 30, New Haven, on 8 reckless driving charge.
 Injuries suffered when run down by a truck at Fairfield caused the death of Louis Bodway, CT, at a Bridgeport hospital. The truck driv- CT, Arthur Clark, North Haven, was held for the coroner.
 Joseph Raisch, Rockville farm hand, was killed at Ellington by an automobile operated by Emil De Bortolo.
 Mother Dies of Shock
 Three hours after her sons auto- mobile got out of control, grazed a tree and ran onto a lawn aC An- sonia. Mrs. Clementine Francesconi, 45, Stamford, succumbed to shock.
 An accidental drowning finding was given in the death of Edward Janish, 38, Bronx, N. Y., who lost his life while trying to overtake 8 drifting boat of Cockenoe Island, Westport, where he had gone to fish.
 Escaping Illuminating gas took the life of Edward Wallace, Ansonia, as he slept.
 Exposure caused the death of Da- vid Fosset, 72, New London. A friend told police he had fallen into the water while returning to his boat after spending the evening at a tavern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
REMINGTON co.
 STRIKERS URGED

Syracuse, N. r., April 19-(UP)- The Remington Rand joint protect i've board today urged striking em- ployes of the office equipment com pany in five cities to accept the lat est revised plan to end their eleven month old walkout.
 The board approved the plan In a six-hour session here yesterday.
 Vernon M. Crofoot, of Syracuse, board president, predicted the strik- CTS would be back at work by May 26, anniversary of the strike.
 Unionists in Ilion, Tonawanda, Syracuse, Norwood, Ohio, and Mid- dletown, Conn, were scheduled to vote on the latest peace plan today. Details of the plan were secret, but it was understood to embody more definite agreement on rehiring of strikers than the plan adopted at conference between James H. Rand, Jr., president of Remington Rand, and Secretary of Labor Fran ceS Perkins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
She Was Formerly His Protege; Had Pestered
 Her to Marry Him ELEVATOR BOY HAS
 IDENTIFIED ACCUSED Followed Girl Into Her Studio Was Arrested at Home of Estranged Wife
BY JOSEPH L. MYLER

01 JO0EK M A1s IVA ~ ASAzAe United Press Staff CorrespondentN
 New York, April 19.-(UP) An elevator boy today iden- tified Mischa Ross, booking agent, as the man who fol- lowed beautiful Tania Lee lova, night club violinist, into the sound-proof studio in which she was beaten to death with a claw hammer.
 That's the man." said Paul Klein. the elevator operator, when he was shown a picture of Ross. I'm sure of it." Ross, arrested last night at the home of his father-in-laW in Moungaindale, Sullivan countys was brought here to face Klein. Act- ing Night Police Commissioner Mi chael McDermot said: Ross is the man we want and his motive was jealousy. She summed hin"
 Miss Leelova, graduate of the Julliard school of music and yio- linist of great promise, was found unconscious in the studio at Times Square late yesterday. Police said she probably had been there four hours. Six hours later she died. Even before, police were looking for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
HERMAN SOLD

Cincinnati, O., April 19-- (UP) The Cincinnati Reds today announced the sale of Outfielder Floyd (Babe) Herman to the De troit Tigers. The sale price was not made public. Her man had refused to sign with the Reds this spring because of a salary reduc- tion. from $14,OOO to $5, ,OOO. He accepted terms with De-. troit before the Heal was completed and agreed to start east from his Calif- Ornia home immediately.