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Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
PLAN ANOTHER
SOIL PROGRAM
A A A Committeeman and
Others See Continuing
Work in 1893
SOIL DEPICTING VOTED

After a tWo-day discussion with
representatives from 81 wheat
States meeting in Washington, con
cerning the wheat situation in rela-
ton to the proposed 1888 Agricul-
tural Conservation Program, the
Agricultural Adjustment Admins
tration announced today that as
far as wheat is concerned, present
plans are to continue the soil con
servation program in 1888 as this
year with wheat included in a gen
eral soil-depleting base. The con-
ference was called to consider
whether special provisions as to
wheat acreage should be incorpor-
ated in the 1888 program How
ever, after the meeting considered
possible alternative methods for
1888 under existing legislation, the
general soil-depleting base provi-
sions of the 1887 program seemed
to be preferred. The meeting was
attended by AAA state commit
teemen, participating farmers, and
Extension Service workers. Many
of the committeeman and Exten-
sion workers expressed consider
able concern over the possibility
that the seedlings for 1888 would
equal those for the present year,
in view Of the fact that
with normal yields such an acre
age would probably result in ex-
cessive supplies. Possibilities dis
cussed for wheat in 1888 included:
first, the continuing of the pro-
gram with wheat included in the
general soil-depleting base; second,
the establishment of normal what
acreages for farms similar to the
corn limit" provisions of the 1887
program; or third, the establish
ment of wheat bases similar to the
cotton and tobacco bases adopted
IN the present program. Although
the first of these three possibilities
is apparently preferred, so far as
the problem of bases is concerned,
proposals for notifications in the
1888 program IN other respects are
to be discussed in meetings with
farmers in the wheat States this
summer. Wheat is classed as a
soil-depleting crop under the con-
SerVation program. However.
farmers cooperating in the pro-
gram have choice of diverting
from any one or more of Is soil
crops to approved soil
crops. Wheat acreage
seeded for 1887 was about so mil
lion acres, the greatest on record.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
DIAL PHONES IN.
SMYRNA IN 1898.
Ground Purchased in Center
of Business District For
New Building
READY BY JULY NEXT

The Diamond State Telephone
Company has purchased a plot of
ground near the present telephone
building in Smyrna, it has just
been announced by c. Burton Sy-
pherd, manager for the company
in this section of the state. The
lot purchased was that of G. R.
Stevenson, facing the alley which
runs back between his Main street
property and the DeFord property
and marks the first step ii the
company's extensive service i'm
provement program which pro-
vides for the introduction of the
dial telephone system in Smyrna
in July of next year. A one-story
building will be erected on the
plot of ground the company has
purchased. The building will house
the new dial central office equip
ment. Preliminary engineering
studies are well advanced on the
project which calls for an expendi-
ture of many thousands of dollars
The Diamond State Telephone
Company is inaugurating the dial
system all over the state. Dover,
which already enjoys a common
battery system, it is said, will
be the next after Smyrna to
have the dial system. Tomor-
row, Friday, July 18th, a dial
telephone service will be placed in
operation for Seaford, Laurel,
Bridgeville and Greenwood. At
that time the lines serving all tele-
phones in these communities will
be transferred from the old manual
switchboard to the new dial equip
ment The improvement will mark
the conclusion of an extensive ser
vice improvement program. involv-
ing a total expenditure by the
company of Approximately S109,-
600 for land, plant, buildings and
equipment During the last year
the company has erected new tele-
phone buildings in Seaford, Laurel,
and Greenwood, installed dial
equipment in each, as well as in
and placed approx
mately 1000 dial telephones in the
homes and establishments of sub
scribers. Telephone numbers in
Seaford, Laurel, Bridgeville and
Greenwood have been changed to
conform to the new service.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
ROTARY CLUBS
WEEKLY MEET
]. r. Kershaw of Wilmington,
Talks to Local R0tarians
on Photography"
HOLD SHORT MEETING

Mr.. ]. r. Kershaw of Whining
ton, was the guest speaker before
the Smyrna Rotary Club last
Thursday evening. Mr.. Kershaw
outlined amateur photography and
how to take a picture and how to
focus for the best results. More
than one hundred makes of cam
eras are on the market and many
more types of lens. OF all these
different types the objective is the
same. Mr.. Kershaw explained the
various ways of photographing
buildings, persons and objects, CIV
ing reasons for the use of the var
ious lens for lighting effects. Mr.
G. w. Robinson responded to Mr..
Kershaw's address. Because Of the
torrid hot weather the meeting
was adjourned after short session.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
POULTRY MEET
.HARTLY TO-NITE
Arrangements Made by Rus
sell E. Wilson, Kent
County Agent
F.H.LEUSCHNER TO TALK

The proper methods of cooling
eggs on the farm preparatory to
shipping to market, and in the Sc
curing of premium prices for high
er quality eggs, will be discussed
at meeting to be held at 500
o'clock tonight Thursday July
5, in the public school building in
Hartly. The meeting is for the
benefit of all poultry raisers. This
meeting has been arranged by
Kent County Agent Russell EVIL
son in cooperation with F. H
Leuschner, extension poultryman
of the University of Delaware,
who will present for discussion
some facts pertaining to the use
of farm cellars in the egg cooling
process, and the success which
other poultrymen are experiencing
with this method This subject
should prove of interest to every
egg producer, as quite frequently
eggs are not properly cooled be-
fore they are packed into cases
for shipment, and this often results
in a lower price because of inferior
quality at the point Of destination.
Mr.. Leuschner vii also discuss the
plan of operation of the quality
egg club which recently was form
ed in one community il Sussex
county under the direction Of the
extension service of the University
Of Delaware AS similar egg mar
keting groups are organized thru
out the state, there is a possibility
that these several groups of pouI-
trymen may be combined into one
association with standard grade
Of high quality eggs sold under an
attractive label or brand. Delaware
are producing eggs
which equal in quality to those
from other sections Of the United
but unfortunately these
eggs do not always demand the
highest prices on the market be
cause eggs from other areas have
gained the reputation for grade
and quality. This condition can
be corrected, however, BY united
effort upon the part Of our Della
ware egg producers ia the estab-
fishing of uniform quality along
with a standard grade to meet this
keen competition upon the market.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
BYPASS ROAD
AT WILMINGTON
Film Work Progresses and
May Be Ready to Open
in About a Month
SPAN OVER RR CROSSING

Traffic on the South Market
Street causeway, Wilmington,
where the new 100 feet long rail-
road crossing elimination bridge
will be under construction soon,
will be directed to the temporary
roadway in about a month, the j.
A. Bader and Company, general
contractor, announced Monday in
reporting fill-in work for the tenn
porary road about one-half COM
pleted. The Bader Company was
low bidder for the span with a bid
of S206, ,685. The bridge will pro-
vide for four lanes of traffic and a
sidewalk on each side. Construc-
tion will take about a year. NJ. o.
Bader of the Bader Company said
that the fill for the temporary
roadway will be completed in
about two weeks and the tempo
rary concrete roadway will be put
down Immediately. The road will
provide for two lanes only, one
each way, and will cost approXim-
ately $4,000. The by-papss road
will run off at a point where the
Reading crosses to the causeway
for distance north of about 1.700
feet running parallel to the main
highway about rs feet West. Con-
struction of the elimination span
will begin as soon as traffic is turn
ed off on the temporary road.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
REHOBOTH HAS
A NEW MAYOR
J. Arthur Downing Wins An
Overwhelming Victory
Over Fred A. Ross
BY VOTE OF 425 TO 1874

In one Of the most spirited cam
paigns in years, J. Arthur Down
ing overwhelmingly defeated May
or Fred A. Ross, a former railroad
official of Clayton, for the mayor
atty in the Rehoboth municipal
eection Saturday. ]. Sanderson
Trump, David c. Aspril, and John
NJ. LeCato We're the successful can
didates for commissioners, running
well ahead of Capt Joseph Quillen,
a Ross adherent. Downing, former
tax collector, polled 425 votes to
Ross 1894 The vote for commits
sioners was: Trump, Philadelphia,
484; Aspril of Wilmington, 467,
and LeCato of Rehoboth Beach, re-
elected, 459 Despite the interest
in the election. the voting was not
as heavy as last year Downing
had the support Of Commissioner
Lammot DUPONT, Jr, who had ac-
cused Mayor Ross Of straddling on
important issues. Feeling in the
contest ran high and dated back to
the campaign several months ago
over the city manager plan, which
was indorsed by the voters at a
special election Ross, who has
been mayor for five years, had the
support of Mrs. Henry B. Thomp-
son. He will remain in Office until
August z, and has announced that
ne would continue to fulfill the
duties Of his officee and extend CO.
operation to City Manager Capt.
Willard H. Johnson. Downing and
the new commissioners have pledg-
ed full support to the city manager
in carrying out his program, which
includes a modern zoning and
building code, a planned system of
street Improvements, an equitable
assessment Of property for taxa
tion purposes, and a city beautif-
cation program.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
JERMAN CHAPEL NOTES
Rev. j. E. Compton, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week

A special Sunday School rally
will be held at Jerman Chapel Sun
day afternoon at 2::3O. at which
time arrangements for the annual
Sunday School picnic will be dis
cussed and settled definitely. All
who expect to attend the picnic are
asked to be present at this session
The other regular services of the
week are: Wednesday evening,
prayer service, 7:30 p. M; Sunday
morning preaching, II a. M; Sun
day evening, 7:30 p. m. The sub
ject for Sunday evening will be
Repentance On Thursday ev-
ening last, July 8th, a reception
was given the pastor at his resi-
dence. A good spirit of fellowship
was enjoyed by the members and
friends in attendance. A refresh
ing season of worship was the out
standing event of the evening after
which refreshments were served.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15

of not guilty. In the case of JOS
eph j. Smith who pleaded guilty to
selling liquors without a license
sentence was deferred until the
October term. In the case of AL
len Wilkerson, who pleaded guilty
to unlawful possession of liquors,
sentence was deferred until the
first plead guilty day in August.
Nollie NAPLES and Sherman Van,
Jr., Milford, pleaded guilty to
breaking into a store with intent
to commit larceny. NAPLES was
sentenced to six months imprison-
ment and Van to one year. Charles
Wayman, who pleaded guilty to
the unlawful possession of liquors,
was fined $500 Robert E. Dear
ment, white boy, 10, who entered
Continued on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
OPEN BEACH AT
CAPE HENLOPEN
New Road From Lewes Makes
Available a Fine Strand
at That Point
ONCE LAIR OF PIRATES

Delaware has a rev beach on
the ocean at the entrance to the
Delaware Bay. Since the old Cape
Henlopen Light fell to ruin because
no one in authority in the Federal
Government took enough interest
to preserve this old landmark, one
Of the Oldest lighthouses on the At
lantic coast. The historic cape
famed in colonial history as the
lair Of pirates, had become a bar
rem stretch and because Of its dis
trance from either Lewes or Reho-
both it was little frequented. Now
it has been made accessible by a
newly constructed highway built
by the State Highway Department
The new road extends from Lewes
three miles east across marshlands
to the site Of old Henlopen Light.
Now eighty foot sand dunes slope
down to a long and beautiful beach
and where once a becon light
marked the course of vessels to the
entrance of the Breakwater and
Delaware Bay, the point is becom-
ing the rendezvous of pleasure
seekers One Of the first organiza-
tions to initiate this new beach was
the CCC Camp, a union Of all the
Camps Of Delaware in an outing
by the sea- Saturday and Sunday
found a crowd of 1000 people or
more, including CCC and Army
Officials and their wives from adj
jacent states. Where once the
lighthouse keeper and their fam
lies spent long and weary vigil
ance, is now enlivened by colored
umbrellas, canvas tents and beach
sports participated in by happy
pleasure-seeking throng. It's pop
ularity for ocean bathing is expect
ed to vie with Rehoboth Beach, five
miles to the south, plus its historic
significance and scenic view across
the broad mouth of Delaware Bay.
The WPA Orchestra from Will
mington furnished music for the
CCC on the beach and later in the
evening for dancing in the fire hall
at Rehoboth.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mrs. Ella Thompson Griffith, Wild
Ow of A. Price Griffith, Dead

Mrs. Ella Thompson Griffith,
aged nearly 88, and mother of Miss
Julia Griffith of the teaching staff
of the John Bassett Moore Schools
of Smyrna, died Sunday morning
at 8:55 after an illness of several
months. The passing of Mrs. Crit
fifth removes one of Smyrna's most
estimable women, beautiful
character who had spent a life of
devotion to her family and the
church. Her bright, cheerful spirit
was an inspiration to all who knew
her and her christian influence was
felt throughout the community.
Mrs. Griffith was born in Philadel-
phia November the 9Th, 1849, the
daughter of the Rev. Thomas ].
Thompson and Mrs. Ella (Mayn-
ard) Thompson. She was raised
in the influence of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Her father,
her brother, the late Rev. Henry
S. Thompson, and brother
in-law the late Rev. Samuel L.
Gracey, both prominent in this
and other conference districts,
made for the early influence of
christian ministry in her home.
She was a member of Asbury NJ
E. Church of this town and when
her health would permit was a
constant attendant at all services.
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
CASES HEARD AND DISPOSED OF
BY JULY COURT KENT COUNTY

In Court of General Sessions
Monday, Jacob Cohen. Smyrna, in
dicted on two charges of violating
the liquor laws, entered plea of
guilty to one indictment of selling
alcoholic liquors without a license.
He was sentenced to serve three
months. John G. Bailey pleaded
guilty to unlawful transportation
of liquors and was fined $50. In
the Court of Oyer and Terminer
the three manslaughter cases were
all continued until the October
term of court. other cases tried
the past week was that of Clar-
ence Tucker, Negro, who had taxi
en- an appeal from the Kent County
Court of Common Pleas on a
charge of driving while intoxicat-
ed. The jury returned a verdict
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
ON MOTHERS PENSION BOARD
Governor Appoints Mrs. j. III.
Hughes, Jr., of Wilmington

Mrs. James H. Hughes, Jr., of
Wilmington, was appointed Mon
day by Gov Richard c. McMullen
to the Mothers Pension Commits
sion to succeed Mrs. Kate Pyle of
Wilmington, whose term expired
Monday. Mrs. Helen B. Thomas
of Dover recently was appointed to
succeed Mrs. Vera G. Davis of Do
ver, and Mrs Birdie NJ. Long of
Selbyville recently was reappoint-
ed The Governor also appointed
Mrs. Henry Ridgely of Dover to
succeed Mrs. Ellen Needs of Will
mington on the Portrait Commits
sion. The other member is Chris
topher L. Ward of Wilmington.
These commissioners serve during
the pleasure of the Governor.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Diamond State Telephone Company
Issues One Book for All Exchanges

Diamond State Telephone Company
Issues One Book for All Exchanges
Delaware's new statewide tele-
phone directory listing all sub
scribers in the state is being dis
tributed in town by the Diamond
State Telephone Company Con-
solidation of the two directories
which has been serving the state
into one book will be a great con-
venience to telephone subscribers.
In addition to the whole of Della
ware, 21 communities outside the
state are included in the new book.
Since the new book contains all
the telephone numbers in the stare
it will only be necessary to call In
formation for numbers recently
connected and for certain long dis
tance calls. This Will save much
time In the new directory every
subscriber is listed in alphabetical
order regardless of his community.
Such an arrangement is especially
convenient when one is uncertain
as to the exchange Of the person
he wants to call
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
@. NJ. It. BOYS AT CAMP DIX
More Than 1900 Students From
Three States Start Routine

Three States Start Routine
Commended by Regular Army
officers as the finest group of Cit
izens' Military Training Camp
students ever assembled at Camp
Dix, n. J., more than 1900 young
men from all parts of New York.
New Jersey and Delaware have
started a months training in mill
tary routine, citizenship and other
activities in the Camp Dix O. NJ
II. O. The students arrived in
camp on July 8th and have spent
the time since then in being pro
cessed" and given preliminary in
struction in physical training, first
aid, hygiene, military courtesy, cit
izenship, the care and handling of
rifles and machine guns, and close
order drill. Processing is the mil
itary term for giving physical ex-
aminations, and equipping recruits
with bedding, uniforms and arms.
In an impressive ceremony on his
toric Division Hill Camp Dix on
Monday, the young men took the
oath of allegiance to the United
States Government. The induction
ceremony was presided over by
Colonel Royden E. Beebe, regi-
mental commander of the crack
18th United States Infantry, who
is supervising all c. M. T. c. train
ing there this year. For the great
of the students this is
their first taste of military life.
Their training period will continue
until August 7th. In this time the
young men, who range in age from
II to "A, will be give intensive in
struction in citizenship, first aid,
hygiene, military science and tao
tics and other subjects. A large
scale athletic and recreational pro-
gram also has been arranged.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
TO NEWLY WEEDS
Given BY Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest p.
Collins to Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Poole

Collins to Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Poole
Last Saturday afternon from
four to six o'clock Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest P. Collins entertained in
honor OF their son-in-laN and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Turn
er Poole of Rehoboth whose we'd
ding took place at Bel Air, Md.
Sunday, May Both. Mrs. Collins
and Mrs. Anna Poole received with
the bride and groom. The house
was beautifully decorated with
garden flowers and in the dining
room the color scheme was green
and white. Mrs. Bertha 3. Clifton
and Miss Bertha Smithers presided
at the coffee table. Miss Norma
Coleman, Miss Louise Hoffecker,
Miss Marie Louise Darrah, Miss
Sara B. Jones, Miss Nancy Slaugh-
ter, and Miss Marianne Webb were
those who served
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
THREE YEARS FOR ASSAULT
Charles Fountain Sentenced BY
Judge Wiley, Common Pleas

Charles Fountain, accused some
weeks ago by Valma Marie Fletch-
er of felonious assault, entered a
plea of assault and battery in the
Kent County Court of Common
Pleas Monday and was sentenced
by Judge Earle D. Wiley to pay
fine of $500 and be imprisoned for
three years in the Kent County
Jail In default of payment of the
fine, Fountain will serve an addi-
tional year
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
HONOR NORMAN HOFFECKER
on Laurel School Board,
Succeeding III. l.. Wolfe

Norman S. Hoffecker, well known
optometrist of Laurel, formerly of
Clayton, has been appointed to the
Laurel Board Of Education sue
ceeding Harvey L. Wolfe. Dr. ].
Roscoe Elliott, Harvey D. Will
liams, and Leighton G. Fowler are
the other members Of the board.
The board has organized as fol-
lows: President, DR.. Elliott, re-
elected; vice-president, Mr.. Will
Hams, and secretary, Charles P.
Helm.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
CONFER WITH WPA OFFICIAL
Members of Levy Courts of All
Counties Discuss Sewing Units

Members of the Levy Courts of
the three counties conferred at
Dover, Tuesday afternoon, with
BanksOn T. Holcomb, WPA ad-
ministrator for Delaware, on relief
sewing units. Federal authorities
have asked the Levy Courts to
purchase material for the sewing
units. It is understood an effort
will be made to authorize Joseph
N. Knox, relief director for the
State Welware Commission to
make a complete investigation of
those on sewing unit rolls. He
would be authorized, under this
plan, to remove names from the
rolls of those who are found not in
need of this work.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
PROVE FORM
. INSURANCE
mission Met at Dover
,,snday and Decided on
rirst Step of Program
,ssTRUCTIONs GIVEN

n.,ou,are Unemployment
1ne zion commission, Hervey
: aPn Of smyrna, chairman held
.sssttng ,.st in Dover on Monday
tn Is the Kent County mem
! |, tbs commission They ap-
- II \ form which will be sent
q tS i ali employers for their ..f,Ist first
Il the board on the number
: werkers they have, salaries, .ls ana
s,.r employment data. This form t,
i Il 90 out shortly, will be
.sssr,nspisd an !, BY a detailed letter
|>rnlsining the whole set-up. 4
~ i # questions and their an
sssrs ], 4 covering vital points in the
,s,,ter1 also viii be provided. The
.sys conferred with GOV. Richard
= rcMullen at luncheon on OBJ
st.irg quarters. The proposal To
sls over the old postofice in vii
',oinetop L understood to have
lbeen dropped. The Governor has
dressed the opinion It is too
Ilarxe. Paul Leahy Wilmington
'r.enber Of the commission, said it
ieblv would be more desirable
Aave the headquarters in WI
axton instead Of Dover but As
!cthsr states designate their capital
= headquarters, the down state
neun oers want TO establish offices
D,ver. The matter was defer
I'D for the time being and the
ccmnlission will continue tempor-
ary headquarters at the Legisla-
tive Building at Dover The ques-
tior of aditional appointments also
Ms deferred. Only small stem
oeaphic and clerical force will be
exrloyed until quarters are o6-
tntnsd Mr.. Leahy said plan be-
ing given consideration Is to com
hlne all the commissions activities
under one roof. This would include
the offices Of the Delaware State
Employment Service headed by
HoEsrd P. Young. The employ
nut service Offices are now at the
Rdbdic Building, at Columbus Hall,
Wilmington, and in Dover and
&eUgetown. Branch offices prob
~ viii be retained downstate.
aee commission conferred with
Wnham Bardsley, unemployment
comensation representative Of the
social Security Board for the
fenlsylvania New Jersey Della
ware region. "A tentative admins
re Duusel was approved, but
must be submitted to author
- IN Washington. Weekly meet
70 Will be held by the commits
a1n until the program is operating
moothly II connection with next
aecay's meeting, the members
y 30 to Trenton to observe the
new Jersey organizations meth
0os Besides Mr. Leahy, the com
! mss loners are former State Sena-
q Hervey ?. Hall, Smyrna; Law
Eence Knapp Lewes; J. Writ vii
~ Ilasgow- Dr Charles M Whar-
ton Of Dover is director for tba
Submission.