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The Ely miner., 1937-05-27
Presbyterian Church
Memorial Day Services.

Memorial Day will be recognized at
the Presbyterian church by special
service of worship and music.
The choir, under the leadership OF
Mrs. B. o. Strachan, with Mrs. E. w
Hanson at the organ, will sing three
numbers of special significance for
Memorial Day, Christ in Flanders,
(Stevens); Cover Them Over" Parks)
and Brave Hearts Sleep On" Parks).
The choir is an octette of male voices
composed of men and boys of the
church. The pastor will have a mem
orial message for the occasion.
Memorial Day and this memorial SER
vice should have an especial appeal tc
the Ely public. They are cordially in
vited to remember our dead at this SER
vice.
The Ely miner., 1937-05-27
LEGION GETS
fine PLAQUE
Testimonial Plaque Presented
by Auxiliary to Legion Post
at Banquet Meet.

Harry Homer, commander of the
Frank Lozar Post of the American
Legion, in a neat address, accepted the
plaque presented by Mrs. o. T. FriedS-
burg, president of the Auxiliary, at the
dinner and dance at the Forest hotel
on Thursday evening, at which seventy
Legion and Auxiliary members were
present.
Mrs. FriedSburg made the welcoming
address to the guests during which the
plaque presentation was made. The
plaque was the work of the forestry de-
partment and the CCC in appreciation
of the resolution adopted at the Ma
tional convention of the Auxiliary
pledging support to the cause of pro-
lection of forests from fire and soils
from flood and erosion.
In his talk, accepting the plaque
Commander Homer extended the
thanks of Frank Lozar Post to the
Auxiliary and the Forestry Depart
ment and stated that the gift was
highly appreciated.
A program was presented having been
arranged by the Misses Kathleen Nc
Guire and Helia KoSki. The program
opened with group singing for which
Miss Elizabeth Brickley played the ac-
compartments. Miss Joan Thompson
presented tap dance. Two solos were
given by Mrs. Charles Anderson accom-
panied by Miss Peggy McMahan. Miss
Minnie Auren gave two humorous read
ings.
The tables had been most artistically
decorated with bowls of yellow flowers
and green candles. Mrs. Agnes Fogel-
berg and Mrs. John Thompson were the
decorating committee.
Election of officers will take place
at the regular meeting to be held on
June 5, at the old High School. The
group also made plans for a rummage
sale at the Mavetz building on Sat-
urday, June 5.
The Auxiliary will take part in the
Memorial Day exercises on Monday
morning at o'cock and all members
are requested to be at the city hall in
time to join the parade at that hour
Wreaths for the graves will be made at
the city hall on Friday, May 28 Lunch
will be served for the group making the
wreaths by a committee composed of
Saima Kayute, Helen Hanson, Margery
Rowe, Winnifred Curnow, Marian Jac-
OLSON and Marie McMahan.
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Mrs. JuIe Johnston to
Distribute Food Supplies.

Mrs. julie Johnston in charge of the
st. Louis County Poor Commission Of
flee in this city, states that distribu-
ton of certain surplus commodities will
be made from her office on Friday,
June 4th.
Articles to be distributed will be grape
fruit juice, rolled oats and milk. Dis
tribution will be made to direct relief
cases, mothers allowance cases and old
age assistance cases.
The distribution will be made be-
tween the hours Of l to in the after
noon of Friday.
The Ely miner., 1937-05-27
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Stats of
Rainier, Minnesota, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Theodore,
to Mr.. Frank Sasek, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Sasek, of this city. The wedding
will take place at the st. Anthony's
catholic church in this city in the near
future. The prospective groom is well
and favorably known in this city where
he grew to manhood, formerly being a
prominent member of the band and
other school activities.
The Ely miner., 1937-05-27
FEATURES
IN THIS
Issue

Irwin S. Cobb deplores nance COM
ments of tourists as they stand on rim
of the Grand Canyon.
William Bruckart, author of our
Washington Digest" finds labor
troubles continue to disturb country,
fraught with elements of danger.
. . .
Hugh Bradley writes letter to Man
o War, famous race horse and sire of
War Admiral, winner of this years
Kentucky Derby.
American churchmen rally to support
OF Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago in
his attack on Nazi religious attitude. E.
w. Pickard comments on situation in
his Weekly News Review"
The Ely miner., 1937-05-27
NOW IN HAWAII.

Vincent Skalar, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Skalar of this city, who is with
the United States Navy in the Pacific,
writes us postal card dated May 9Th
at which time he states that the fleet
arrived at Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, after
most pleasant trip and maneuvers OF
ten days duration. Vincent states that
he was preparing to go ashore on a
sightseeing trip and that the island was
most beautiful. He is on the warship
Virginia and says he receives the Ely
Miner regularly. He finds the Miner
better than a letter as he gets more in
formation from its pages.
The Ely miner., 1937-05-27
MISS BACHAR HONORED.

On Thursday evening, Miss Anne
Bachar was feted at a pre-nuptial
shower at the National Home The
hostesses for the occasion were Misses
Jennie Pryatel and Stephanie Bachar
sister of the bride-to-be. Dancing was
a feature of the evening Miss Bachar
was the recipient of many beautiful and
practical gifts. A delicious lunch was
served to the numerous guests by the
hosteSseS and their assistants. Miss
Bachar will become the bride of Mr..
Ludwig Zupancich on June 81.
The Ely miner., 1937-05-27
Frank Schuster, Local
Businessman, Drowns
in Snoubank Lake
First Victim of Boating
Season Perished When
Canoe CapsiZed.
WITH FISHING PARTY
Companion in Canoe Swims
to Safety in Icy Waters
of Border Lake.

The community was considerably
shocked on Friday morning when the
news was circulated that Frank
Schuster, Jr., proprietor with his
father-in-law, Amelius Stenlund, in the
Tourist Service Station, had been
drowned in Snowbank lake the previous
evening.
SchuSter maintained cabin on
The Ely miner., 1937-05-27
TO VISIT FINLAND.

Mike Somero and Nick Alfalfa, two of
Ely'S old timers, Mr.. Alfalfa coming to
Ely before the railroad and Mr.. Somero
shortly after the advent of the D. & I
R., will leave on June for a trip to
their native land, Finland, for a visit
after all these years of absence. They
sail from New York on June 5, for a
three months trip on an excursion to
Helsingfors arranged by one of the
large steamship lines. That they will
enjoy the trip is foregone conclusion
The Ely miner., 1937-05-27

Hopkins in Radios
The Woman observation plane above No Mans
Land his wife Paris Muns plane observer played by
Louis Miss Hopkins of the
time triangle arising its vagaies Thrilling combat
theatre flying squadron head
behind a of the World War
factors in the powerful which brings Num- Academy
winner for the during 1885,
Miss Hopkins together the for the first time Anaoe
Lvak director of the French of the story,
"EEqupage" Joseph Hollywood by RKO
for the duties The will shown at the
Safe Theatre starting Saturday Monday
The Ely miner., 1937-05-27

SIlO" UdllO IdhS, No
miles east of this
city. He had gone
to the cabin, accom-
panied by Alderman
Alex Lobe and the
two were Ia t e r
joined by Arthur
Aubin and Verne
Cole of Hibbing, for
a fishing trip.
Schuster, in COM
pany with Cole, had
taken a canoe with
an outboard motor,
The Ely miner., 1937-05-27
MISS RANTA GRADUATES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Ranta are at
Rochester where they are attending the
graduation exercises of st. Mary's
School of Nursing from which their
daughter, Aune, is member of the
graduating class.
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Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
SOIL ACREAGE
GROWS IN KENT
CONTINUED From Page Onel

ware, and state project leader. As
sistance at times was given also by
C. Arthur Taylor and Robert a.
Carton, Kent County members of
the state committee. AS the in
spection of these 1902 farms will
require considerable time, it is
planned to start this work shortly
after August /, and in the mean
time field supervisors are being Sc
lected by the board of directors of
the association. Following the
completion of this field inspection,
all compliance reports are submit
ted to the county committee for
before recommendations
are made for payment by the fed
eral government. In all probablil-
ity, however, these benefit pay
ment checks will not be ready for
distribution before late this fall or
early winter.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
TO CHECK EACH
FARM IN STATE
Continued Prom Page One,

out, such as the seeding Of spec
ned legumes and perennial grasses,
the turning under Of green manure
crops, the application of ground
limestone or the use of super
phosphate in connection with GER
tain legumes and perennial grass
es, farmers will be asked to supply
records or to show otherwise that
they have carried out the practic-
es. Mr.. Cobb stated that pay
ments to farmers and for admins
trative expenses are both made
from the funds appropriated in
connection with the Agricultural
Conservation Program and that
the expenses Of administering the
program will necessarily affect the
total payments which can be made
10 farmers. Since the checking of
performance is the most expensive
part Of administering the program,
cooperation by farmers in supply
ing complete and accurate infor-
nation to supervisors will be Of
great help in keeping down ex-
penses.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22

burgh. Pa, spent Saturday with
his mother, Mrs. John P. Hudson.
DR.. and Mrs. F. A. Mantz Of
Cynwyd, Pa, spent Sunday with
Dr. and Mrs. c. j. Prickett.
Miss Barbara Colona returned
home Sunday after two weeks
trip to Mexico City.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Harvey Wright
and Mr.. and Mrs Norman Cole
man spent a few days last week in
Atlantic City.
Mr.. Francis Cochran, who left
SMYRNA last summer to accept a
position as teacher in the school
for the deaf in New York, is home
for vacation.
Miss Julia Griffith is spending
two weeks at Rehoboth after
which she expects to 60 to Phila-
delphia for a visit.
Mr.. James Wolcott Anthony
leaves tomorrow for a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. David Lloyd at Do
Yer, New Jersey.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
MISS DELAWARE" CONTEST
VIII Be Chosen at Kent & Sussex
Fair on Friday, July 3Oth

This is a Statewide Beauty Con-
test which gives any single, Della
ware girl, between the age Of IL
and n, a golden opportunity to
win the title of Miss Delaware"
and possibly Miss America Of
1887" as the winner of this con-
test will be furnished a complete
wardrobe and sent to Atlantic
City with all expenses paid, to
compete in the National Beauty
Contest for the title Of Miss
America" Judging from the num-
per Of requests for information
That come in the office from Della
ware girls who are interested in
tnls contest, it looks like this is
gong to be the biggest Beauty
contest ever assembled in our
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22

State. In order to make it con-
venlent for the girls to secure the
entry blanks and information, the
management has arranged with a
number of ladies shops and beauty
parlors in Kent and Sussex coun-
ties to assist in giving information
to the girls who are interested.
Those in this vicinity are: AIMS
Beauty Parlor and The Ladies
Shoppe (Lewis Sisters) in SMYRNA;
Blue Bird Beauty Shop and Maur-
ice Simmons Department Store in
Dover and Jack Wilcutt's in Bow
ers Beach. Another feature of the
Fair will be a Pageant sponsored
by the Mosquito Control Commits
sion, which will be given in front
Of the grandstand by 100 CCC
boys on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. Practically every State
Department will be represented
with elaborate exhibits. There has
been nothing left undone and
when the gates open Tuesday, the
patrons fill see one Of the greatest
exhibitions ever before staged in
the State. All exhibits and enter
tainment have been chosen with
the greatest of care in order to
maintain the high standard of pre-
vious years. See Fair advertise
ment on this page
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22

lowed by wedding supper for
members of the immediate fam
lilies and the bridal party. After
a wedding trip, Mr.. Morrison and
his bride will be at home at 800
Essex Avenue, Narberth, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
Gard of Appreciation A

The family of the late Abel
Numbers desire thru this medium
to thank friends for flowers, loan
of autos and tenders of sympathy
during their recent bereavement.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
For Sale
Merry-GO-ROund
Now operating on Middletown
Carnival Grounds.
Bargain to quick buyer
Apply to
r BRINSFnELD,
Owner.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF
ABEL NUMBERS. DECEASED.

In pursuance of an Order of the Reg
lister. in and for Kent County. Delaware.
dated July 20. A. D.. 1887. notice is hereby
given of the granting of Letters of Ad-
ministration on the estate of Abel Num-
bers on July 10. A. D.. 1887 unto the un-
dersigned Administrators.
All persons having claims against the
said Abel Numbers are required to exhibit
the same to such Administrators within
one year after the date of the granting of
such Letters. or abide by the law in that
behalf which provides that such claims
against the said estate not so exhibited
shall be forever barred.
MARY ELIZABETH HURD
C, ROSS NUMBERS.
Administrators of
Abel Numbers. deceased.
Clayton, Delaware.
Charles L. Harmonson. Esq.
Attorney for Estate.
Dover Delaware
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
AND
SOCIAL ITEMS
Who Come and Go,
isl1ors To Our Community
4 .d Former Smyrnians
aafE AND CLUB PARTIES

. N1G hA'D
~ George Carter Of Cedar
- Farm, went to Wilmington
f1hursday to meet her daughter
m Nrs. Bayard Carter Of Dur
N. c., who was returning
m Quebec, where she had gone
|peet her daughter, Ann Hamil-
Roberts, who arrived on the
press Of Russia from Switzer-
where she attended school.
william E. Foard Of Whining
}lned the family party at
N M Mrs. Robert Barber AS
Nilliamsport, Pa, announce
1neagement of their daughter
- Louise Askey to Dr.Eugene
puney, son of Dr.. and Mrs.
ben Eugene Denney Of Elkins
Pa. Miss Askey is a gradu-
Qf East Stroudsburg State Col
d. Denney, a graduate Of
ple University of Dentistry, is
peacticing in Philadelphia and
e4on, Pa. The marriage viii
phce in August.
H. Amelia Winford, who has
~ living in California for sew
years, spent the past week
tH mother, Mrs. w. A. Win
nc her sister, Miss Nina
fncd. Mr.. Albert Winford, who
Aeen ii for several months in
Nv York Hospital, is now able
= home.
W Frederick Marx Barton,
vas injured severely last
"A near Lancaster, Pa, when
autonobile tire blew out. re-
ned to his parish last week and
8unday preached in st. Peters
Iatch- He received a welcome
- bis congregation.
H. and Mrs. Daniel S. Holder.
l& Marian Speakman of Bel
Hal, Smyrna, will spend the
q Of August in Maine. Mr..
~ Is a member of the faculty.
Andrews Episcopal School
Middletown.
Herman Pierce Of Kansas
No, Is visiting her mother
. = NJ. Rogers and her sister.
n Ethel Magill. Mrs. Rogers y
slcally i'll at her home on M
on street and at this time no
mem has been shown.
eummins E. Speakman is
several days this week ii
xak, where she IS the guest
BROTHER and sister-in-law.
e Mrs, Walter Wlloughby.
Howard r. Jones and her
n1er Mrs. John Mcdonald of
are guests Of Mrs. Leland
son at her cottage at Re
and Mrs. Davis Draper II
aern, Pa, spent the waaT-
- Mrs. Bertha B. CIifton
eanton returned with them
14ine Johnson Of Glenolden.
pending two weeks with
*can P. Hudson. 80
aryin cade Of Fairmont
I visiting his uncle, Dr.. G.
- and Mrs. Prickett.
ara \, Pratt, who has been
the past week in Rebo
pected Z !. 70 return to-day.
ary Clark Of Philadelphia
.ns mseS-end with her par
~ Mrs. Harry Clark.
uoy Smith Of seaford
iast week with Mr.. and
ee Heron Milne (nee
Lower Of Waabira,s 80
Isl nSlt'ng Mr.. and Mrs'
z Postles spent s,,rd.,.
"'ta Mrs. Homer D.
sry Louise Porter. MIS-
=, = and Miss Ellen Louise
smyrna, and Mis- 49, ~
~ aNer OF CLAYTON ara :.
uline Brown was hostess
Z Inu ay y Bridge Club at the
! nv %.I Tuesday afternoon. -
ard ~. I. William MacLucas
Sna rs., Mrs. William J. 4oI' tETs
.bass return to-day from Raj Raj
'ney have spent sev-
IT, Grlffin Of Clayton. i
: RlnsOn. "''n MRS. H.
Mrs. Earl sr.uo.
! MINI, are guests ,atsnsfr of Ma Of
Rughter. dnd Mrs.
= Johnson Of Pitts
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Continued from Page Onel

son, as follows: Mrs. Anna p.
Rark, Elmer, n. j.; Mrs. Addie r.
Boyce, Media, Pa, and Howard
Sapp of EIkton, Nd. He is also
survived by number Of grand
children. Funeral took place Sun
day in charge Of Rev. Matte Al.
Mayer Of the Nazarene Church,
assisted by Rev. WI E. Matthews.
Interment was made in Glenwood
cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
Death Of Mrs. William FL. Willis

Death Of Mrs. William III. Willis
Mrs. Susan P. Willis, wife of Viii
liam H. Willis, former register of
wills of Kent County. died at her
home at Chestnut Grove, two miles
west Of Dover, early Thursday ev-
ening inner 18th year She suffer
ed a lengthy illness from heart
affection. Besides her husband she
is survived by three sons and three
daughters, E. o. Willis, Centreville,
Nd. Joseph H. Willis, Cheswold;
Mrs. Ralph Carey, Georgetown;
Mrs. Reba Phillips, Dover, r. D.;
Mrs. Ella May Warrington, East
vile Station, Va, and Henry g.
Willis, Wilmington. Funeral ser
vices were conducted at her resi-
dence Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock with interment in Lakeside
Cemetery Dover.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
FOR SALE

Large Camping Tent in good
condition. Apply to
MRS. T. T. HORN,
7-15 1t CLAYTON, Del.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
TSmvrna Times
SMYRNA. DELAWARE
,aSA AND VICINITY

- ~ states one
khin two "s .a nave been
Fl citizens, $50, This vicinity or
deaths IT, ,,icinity. Their
erly Of tnis ,,aed from n to
be notes, ,'abIs a,,I instances of
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
NOTICE
WANTED

Life Guard ct Lake Como. Ap-
ply by letter. stating salary want
ed, experience and qualifications.
Must be 81 years of age or older.
Three references required.
BY order of TOWN COUNCIL.
l6-10 1t
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22

Payne Of Pleasant Mount, Pa. A
reception in the church was fol
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22

N. p.Dti.maI Service win be con-
.1s 81 y i Kiroy.s XIII Landing Iesa near
! y = Nd, on Sunday after
Bnpon' III ~ y go o'clock.
u, July o.. ,onor,inations are
Tsons q =. 81, Nfabel Erskinet,
come y s.,,s church. near
nerEille, Nd.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22

MISS JEAN EASTON WEDS
Continued From Page One)
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
Mrs. A. F. Heather, Marydel, Dea

Mrs. A. F. Heather, Marydel, Dead
Mrs Annie Heather, widow Of
Allie F. Heather, died at her home
in Marydel, Nd, Saturday, after
life well spent in devotion to her
home and children and in doing
good to others. She was 20 years
old. She is survived by three sons
and two daughters, Harvey Heath
er and Tyson Heather Of Marydel,
Grafton Heather of Hartly, Miss
Helen Heather of Marydel, and
Mrs. Charles Rambo Of Philadel-
phia. Funeral services were held
from her late home in Marydel
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
with interment at Templeville, Nd.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
Mrs. NJ. B. Danner, Dover, Dead

NITs. NJ D. UdIlHtI, DUFtT, Utdu
Mrs Mary Boone Danner, widow
of Victor F. Danner Of Dover, died
at the Danner farm two miles east
Of Dover Saturday night She
was IS years old. Mrs. Danner
was an active member of the Do
yer Presbyterian Church. She is
survived by three step-chfldren.
Frank Danner, Ellis Danner, both
Of Dover, and Mrs. Altman, East
Orange, n. J. Funeral services
will be held from her late residence
this Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock with interment in Lakeside
cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-22
FRIDAY, Big Beauty Contest

Miss Delaware tive b o winner
oftn term film
Single f &
elusive
Ct be IEneR
a anprce On a o.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS GREEN!

The traffic light has turned green for Imperial Val
ley's electric power program! 49,
"All clear ahead-you have the right of way. That
the message of the u S. supreme court when Mon
day. it handed down decision which, stripped Of legal
technicaty declared that and for ALL Imperial
Irrigation district is legally free to engage in the
business.
From farm field to city home, Vaeytes rejoice that
at long last, the final word has from the highest
authority in the land The highest tribunal has opened
wide the doors for the people of this community to
create and sell All American Canal power to anyone
they ft thus removing the formidable barrier Gre
ated by the Power in it's endeavor to
keep this market for itself.
Thus ends the legal battle which valleyites have
consistently watched through the years the dream
has grown from fiction toward fact They hurdles
thrown by the opposition and after another these
hurdles surmounted. During the past two years the
legal battle mounted to fever heat and approached
crisis Monday the crisis came. The court tumbled the
barriers away like house of cards, leaving people
legally free to approach their power destiny. a~
Only few minor legal techncates remain. They
the skirmishes following the major battle the scat
tered snping to be handled in the "mopping up" pro-
.- ..
In the final victory, high credit is due the legal
counsel for the Imperial Irrigation district and the
administration which selected that counsel The legal
progress of recent years eliminating with the supreme
Continued Page
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-16
|ENC RAvIN n c
PLANT SET UP
|NP0ST.PRESS
Pictures of Valleywide
News Events Will
Be Reproduced

Soon the Post-Press will
be Saying it with pictures !"
A modern, up-to-date en-
craving plant, capable of
turning out five to ten en-
cravings day was being installed
this week in the Post Press editori-
al rooms and soon will be produc-
ing daily pictures of valley-wide
news events.
Two special rooms have been par
titioned off in the Post-Press offices
to accommodate the plant The
new unit includes a dark room"
complete with all equipment for
high speed development of news
photographs, and room to house
the photo-engraving camera and
elaborate etching equipment.
In the past the Post and Press
have used mat" pictures sent in by
airmail from the nations ace news
services. Now, in addition to CAM
era coverage on all national and
state news events, the Post-Press
will have photographs Of valley
news events on the day they occur
Spectacular happenings through
out Imperial Valley will find a
Post Press photographer and report
er ION the spot" Type has told the
story in the. past, but soon the
written story will be supplement-
ed with action pictures of the news
event itself.
If particularly spectacular auto
accident occurs in Brawley, a Post
Press photographer will start for
the scene of the accident at once,
get his "shots" and race back with
the films. The films will be rushed
through the new dark room, devel-
oped and placed in the photo-en-
craving machine, A matter of min
utes later the finished cut will be
ready to go into the page along with
the story of the accident.
Actual production Is expected TO
start within few days.