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Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
2 MEN AND BOY
DROWN IN BAY
Fishing Party From Glenold-
en-, Pa, Lost When Boat is
CapsiZed Off Bowers Beach
BODIES ARE RECOVERED

Three Glenolden, Pa, anglers
were drowned Saturday afternoon
in the Delaware Bay off Bowers
Beach when their small outboard
motor boat capsized in the choppy
waves. Two of the three bodies
were recovered by Bowers Beach
fishermen. The dead are: Charles
R. Wychoff, At years old; his son,
Edward M, 10 years old. and Rob
ert Aiello, "a years old, son-in-law
of Wychoff. The bodies of the first
two were recovered. According to
state police the three went to Bow
ers Beach early Saturday morning,
taking an 11-foot boat and out
board motor with them. They We're
not seen launching the boat, but
were seen by a fishing party about
noon. The bay became choppy
about noon when a high wind
started blowing. One of the men
hailed a fishing party in another
boat at that time and asked which
direction the beach was. They
were about four miles off shore,
the fishermen reported. Two hours
later the boat was found by an
other fishing party floating upside
down. The body of the boy was
found near it with a ife-belt hang
ing from one shoulder. A short
time later the body of his father
was found. Mr.. Wychoff had also
managed to put ON a life belt.
Tests were made with the motor
after the boat was towed ashore
and it is believed it developed
trouble, which together with the
choppy waves, capsized the boat.
1t was the first time the motor had
been used. The bodies of the man
and boy were identified by Mr.. Ny
choff's brother-in-law
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
SEEKS STABLE
FARM POLICY
H. r. TOlley, AAA Admins
traitor, Asks Present Soil
Program Be Safeguarded
LONG TIME PROTECTION

A longtime farm policy that
will best serve agriculture and at
the same time safeguard national
stability must provide for prepar-
edness against disaster arising
either from crop failure or price
collapse, and place farmers in a
position to go forward on a sound
and healthy basis according to H.
r. Tolley, AAA Administrator.
THE best guarantee of national
stability" he says, lis the erection
of safeguards against another
boom and bust" Mr.. Tolley be-
lieves that the present soil conserv-
ing program should go on and
should be supplemented by other
provisions that will further stabil-
ize the agriculture industry. These
other provisions would include
commodity loans, modification of
the conservation program when
necessary to keep production of
special commodities in balance
with demand, and positive COM
modify control in case surpluses
become unmanageable by other
means. These measures, combined
with crop insurance such as now is
being considered for wheat, would
make possible the establishment of
an ever-normal granary. This
longtime farm program would
protect both producers and con-
sumers. BY means Of this policy,
Mr.. Tolley holds that business sta
bility would be promoted, and the
businessman, the worker, and the
farmer would be brought into
better-balanced relations p.
Probably all of these measures"
he says, insofar as direct appro-
priationS are needed, could be fin
anced with the amount of money
now earmarked by Congress under
existing legislation for carrying on
programs now administered by the
AAA. Thus it will be possible, if
Congress so determines, to make
provision for such measures in the
near future without upsetting the
Governments economy program.
Good bookkeeping in national fiscal
affairs is very important. But let
us not forget that it is through the
of individual budgets
the budgets of businessmen, of
farmers, and workers-that a bal
ance in the national budget is
made possible. Let US not forget
that it is national stability that
will keep the budget balanced"
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
OPEN HIGHWAY
CAPE HENLOPEN
Three-Mile Stretch To Be-
come Part of Ocean
Highway
CELEBRATION is HAD

The official dedication of Cape
Henlopen Drive, postponed from
last Friday, took place Tuesday at
8 p. M, when a motorcade celebra-
tion, sponsored by the Lewes
Chamber of Commerce, was staged
along the three-mile stretch, cul-
minating at the historic sand dunes
of old Cape Henlopen lighthouse.
AS the motorcade proceeded along
the new highway, just completed
by the Stat Highway Commission,
a profusion of flowers donated by
Mrs. Addie Skellenger, widow of
former Lewes pilot, was strewn by
the official car bearing the spon-
sors of the project, as the new
name of the drive is pronounced.
In the lead car was Capt Thomas
]. Virden, president of the Lewes
Chamber of Commerce; Paul F.
Carpenter, vice-president, and E.
Winfield Birmingham, program
committee, and Mayor David w.
Burbage. A bus was engaged to
carry some of the crowd to the
oceans edge, where the rest of the
ceremony, participated in by the
members of the State Highway
Commission, was held. The Lewes
High School band furnished the
music. From the earliest history
of Cape Henlopen until about 1926,
there were only wagon trails into
the cape, and these were hazardous
across the flooded marsh lands. No
success in obtaining a permanent
road was had until last year when
the new Chamber of Commerce
adopted the project as one of their
first objectives. The next move
will be to install facilities as a pub
lie picnic and fishing grounds and
as a pleasure rendezvous for visit
ors. Eventually the drive may be
completed across the 30O-acre sand
dune to Rehoboth Beach and be-
come part of the ocean boulevard
to Bethany Beach.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
WED AT ASBURY CHURCH
Miss Alverna Jones and Henry T.
Price Married on Saturday

Miss Alverna Jones and Henry T.
Price Married on Saturday
Miss Alverna Jones, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Jones and
Mr.. Henry Thompson Price were
married last Saturday morning at
$50 o'clock in Asbury M. E.
Church by the Rev. James w.
Colona, D. D. The bride was be-
comingly gowned in blue lace with
hat and shoes of darker blue and
wore a corsage of gardinias and
lily of the valley. She was unat-
tended. The bride is a graduate
of Smyrna High School and at
tended Beacon College. The groom
is a son of Mr.. Lewis M. Price and
had as best man his brother, Mr..
Richard c. Price of Summerset, Pa.
He is a graduate of Smyrna High
School and of Georgia School of
Technology at Atlanta and is now
head of the electric department of
Sears, Roebuck and Companys
store in Dover. After short we'd
ding trip they will make their
home for the present with the
groom's father, Mr.. L. M. Price.
No invitations were issued for the
ceremony but many friends from
town as well as out-of-town guests
were present at the church. Mrs.
Marion Coverdale furnished music.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
CLUBS
WEEKLY MEET
Arthur Nj. Potter of Delaware
Red Cross, Addresses Club
on Chapters Activities
SHOW MOTION PICTURES

Mr.. Arthur M. Potter, executive
of the Delaware Chapter American
Red Cross and instructor of First
Aid, presented sound pictures on
the activities of the American Red
Cross. In the series of pictures the
life of the Public Health Nurse, in
the school, home and wherever
duty calls, were shown. Members
of the Red Cross were shown in
structing workers in industrial
plants, state and city employees,
school children and members of
private families in the art of first
aid. Training of life saving in its
various forms and first aid treat
ments were among the pictures.
The work of the Red Cross in CO.
operation with the Coast Guards,
U. S. Army and Police in various
states handling the flood relief in
the mid-western states was out
standing The Red Cross particu-
larly assisted in the sheltering of
the homeless, administering first
aid and furnishing clothing for the
needy. These pictures showed the
destruction done by the ravaging
flood waters. Thousands made
homeless were readily provided for
by the nations greatest Mother,
The American Red Cross. An
added feature was film depicting
the life and growth of a tuberculin
germ, also the ways and means of
the germ and affecting
cures hitherto unknown. Mr.. Pot
ter announced that the annual
swimming events will be staged at
Lake Como the first week in July.
Rev. ]. w. Colona responded to
Mr.. Potter's address. Several
members of the local club are at
tending the meeting at George
town, Delaware, Friday evening,
May 14th.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
George F. Terrell, Former Well
Known Drug Clerk, Smyrna, Dies

George F. Terrell, aged SO, a
former well known drug clerk of
Smyrna, died at his home 107
North Adams Street, Wilmington,
on Saturday last from complica-
ton of diseases. He had been en-
ployed for several years at the
Howard F. Jones Pharmacy but
left the store two years or more
ago and compounded household
and other preparations for himself.
About a year ago he moved to
Wilmington but was unable to fol-
low his profession on account of
impaired health. He was married
twice, his first wife dying many
years ago. A son, John Terrell
and a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice
Hazel, survive this union, both iv-
ing in Wilmington. Later he mar
ried Miss Bessie Smith, daughter
of Capt. and Mrs. Francis A.Smith
now of Little Creek, who survives
him. He is also survived by two
brothers, John Terrell, of Camp
Hill, Pa, and Harry G. Terrell,
Richardson Park. The Smiths for
nearly thirty years were residents
of Smyrna, Mr.. Smith being jew
eler and watch maker. He now
owns fishing boat at Little Creek
and moved there last year to give
his whole time to his Little Creek
interests. Mr. Terrell, who was a
good citizen, quiet and unobstru-
sive, made many friends in Smyrna
who regret to learn of his death.
He was a prominent Mason, being
a member of long standing of La
Fayette Lodge, A. F. and A. M, of
Wilmington. He was also a mem
Der of Delta Chapter, R. A. M. and
of ST. Johns Chapter Knight
Templars. Funeral services took
place Tuesday from McCrery Fun
eral Home, Wilmington, and the
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
NAMED TO HEAD
STATE REPUBS
Ebe HI. Chandler of Sussex
Succeeds Col. Edmund
Mitchell; Other Changes
HASTINGS SUCCEED BUCK.

The Republican State Committee
Monday afternoon elected former
United States Senator Daniel o.
Hastings as Republican national
committeeman and State Senator
Ebe H. Chandler of Dagsboro as
chairman of the state committee.
With all but four of the 40 COM
mittee members attending the
meeting, which was held in the
Kent County Court House, Senator
Hastings election was unanimous.
Senator Hastings succeeds former
Gov. c. Douglass Buck who recent
ly sent his resignation to John d.
M. Hamilton, chairman of the Re-
publican National Committee, to
give his undivided attention to his
personal and business affairs. Sen
ator Chandler succeeds Col. Ed
mund Mitchell who also retired to
devote his time to his private and
business affairs. Colonel Mitchell
announced several months ago his
intention to withdraw from the
committee craftsmanship. Mr.. Buck
and Colonel Mitchell were 1auded
for their devotion to their party's
interests and the time they have
freely given the party. Senator
Chandler was selected as nominee
for the Craftsmanship at a caucus
of the Sussex County committee
men, to whom the selection was al
lotted, preceding the meeting. VIII
liam ]. Swain of Bridgeville, was
nominated at the caucus but with
drew his name At the meeting of
the committee Mr.. Swain placed
Senator Chandler's name in nomi-
nation. There was one vote against
Senator Chandler. It was by I.
Dolphus Short of Milford.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
JOHN BASSETT
MOORE SCHOOLS
High School Senior Class Re-
turn From a Delightful
Trip to Washington
OTHER SCHOOL NOTES

On Saturday the Senior Class of
the John Bassett Moore High
School returned from its annual
trip to Washington after a de-
lightful trip. The weather, while
not of the best, did not dampen the
enthusiasm of this group and all
of them speak of pleasant trip.
The baseball team of the local
High School got back into the win
ming column again last week when
they defeated the st. Andrews
team by a score of to 4-On Fri
day afternoon of this week the
Junior class benefit game original
ly scheduled for Saturday the 8th,
will be played starting at $3.50 pm.
The assembly program this
week, in charge of Mrs. Hendricks,
consisted of several numbers from
the gym exhibition and numbers
by the Women's College of the
University of Delaware. - The at
tention of the parents, patrons and
friends of education is called once
more to visiting day on Friday,
May %. Visiting day this year
will be held throughout the entire
day. During this time the public
is most cordially invited to visit
classes, rooms, ETC., and in every
way show their interest in the
work of the local schools. Al
noontime luncheon will be served
at a nominal cost in the school
cafeteria. Visitors are also invit-
ed to eat their lunch here that day
so that they might become ac-
quainted with the quality of food
served the children AT the close
of school, a fashion show, under
the direction of the Home Eco
nomics Department, will be given
in the school auditorium.-On Fri
day, May 81, at PAS p. M, the
Senior High School will present a
pageant on the Connecticut Yankee
and the Court of King Arthur in
honor of the May Queen and her
court. The pageant will be held
on the athletic field. The school
band will furnish music Mem
bers of the court are Emily Ar
thurs, queen; Evelyn Robinson,
Margaret Hurd, Hester zachies,
and Mary Pusey, duchesses; Eliza
beth Phillips, Roberta Macklin, Es-
telle Edmondson, Kay Horn, Vesta
Reed, Vivian Blendt, Ruby Green,
and Dorothy FAIRIES, attendants.
The principals in the pageant are
Guy Edmondson, as Connecticut
Yankee; James Anthony, Marietta
West, Mary Pryor, Daisy Darrell,
Lloyd Jones, Layton Mabrey, How
ard Deakyne, and cast of about
forty. The student body will be
to see the exercises.
Parents are also Notwithstanding
for the week is as follows: Number
of pupils in attendance, IT'S; num-
ber of depositors, 55; amount de-
posted, S4290; amount deposited
to date this school year, 81, 1,27S.06.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
Z. S. SENATOR j. HI. HUGHES
Votes With Proponents of Court
Plan But Favors Some Compromise

Plan But EayOrS Some Compromise
United States Senator James H.
Hughes of Delaware, a member of
the Senate Judiciary Committe in
his first test vote lined up with the
minority which voted 10 to 8
against the Presidents plan, but
later issued a statement, is is re-
ported, favoring a middle course
compromise on said court bill. In
a statement summarizing his po-
sition, and in supplementary COM
ments, the Delaware Senator, it is
said, charged four members of the
Supreme Court seem to be 'tfroZ-
en- in their New Deal opposition.
He declared the five-to-four decis-
ions which have resulted have pro-
duced an "intolerable" situation.
Presenting the first full explana-
ton of his views on the whole
question, Senator Hughes COM
mented he did not believe Justice
Willis Van Devanter's resignation
June 2 would affect the issue. He
said he favors a compromise to in
crease the court to IL members,
but that if President Rosevelt's bill
comes up in its present form for a
vote in the Senate, he probably will
support it.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
F0RT SESSION
lATE SALONS
:, School Bill and Four
IT, Measures and Ad-
iourn in One Day
.avE WITHOUT PAY

: almost two hours spent IN
49, their actions to deter
I ! thew we're legal, as well as
sone lengthy conferences
ing their possible salaries,
rs-day special session Tues
J ths Delaware Legislature
= the instance of Governor
R'.rsr to make correction in
Il legislative acts. ended
u, before s o'clock Tuesday
H. The members finally de-
y serve without pay and
E,itsches did likewise. The leg
l + the proceedings was ques-
/, for a time when it was dis
!. :, hat the House began the
a. i tbe morning without ad-
..-inc the oath of office to its
4 As the result of many
z.,,rces the chief clerk and bill
1 Tare sworn in. During the
E,rsmoon both houses quickly
~ FIVE measures on the
1--WE program. The five mea-
1 which were passed and are
LISTING in the office of Cover
ssiebsrd c. McMullen were the
IN school appropriation
ling to more than seven mil
sSlars for the next two years;
.rization for the State Treas
IA divert school fund money
II general fund to meet appro-
Sbrs for the University Of Del
II state College for Colored
1ts adm the State Tax De
ksnt; appropriating $4,000
.sch of the next two years for
ere Of the INDECENT children;
spnating $4,000 for soil ero-
work. at Bethany Beach and
hitting fishing with trawl nets
\ three miles of the shore. AT
he during the session was
suy discussion of a relief pro-
| and Governor McMullen
! 10 reference to relief in his
be. During the long waiting
l IN the evening, many of the
kss Of both houses left Dover
eE.ir homes resulting in barely
Elm being present at the
d adjournment.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
0ofH NEW POST OFFICE
'qufed for Federal Building
ei'd ST. and Rehoboth Ave.

qufed for Federal Building
sld st. and Rehoboth Ave.
unlted States Government
a site for the new post
Henoboth Beach through
(a-court settlement with the
M the land, U. S. District
~ John J. Morris, Jr., has
This settlement OBJ
ae necessity of the govern
ag INTO condemnation pro-
Q obtain the site. The
and, which was owned by
y. Hooker of Lewes, Is sit
second Street and Reho-
.snue. 1t is about $50 by
T. Before excavations for
auons of the new build
V started, several small
~ now on the site will
~ razed. Plans call for
starting of construction
"mpletion Of the clearing
- Mr.. Morris said. No
uent Of the price arrived
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
BE TALENT OPERETTA
rs Of PenZance" to Be Pre-
ked at School Auditorium

rs Of Penzance" to Be Pre-
I'd at School Auditorium
1ns Of Smyrna, Clayton and
fzrounding communities will
aed to learn that the 'Pir-
I Penzance," an operetta by
and Sullivan, is to be given
ksnbers Of the Oak Hill Com
NJ Club in the Smyrna High
y Auditorium on Wednesday
Rrg May 26, at s o'clock.
|-g the list Of characters are
'srsons as Arthur Moffett,
|nrtrays the role of Richard,
a.s King; Ed. Everhart, who
Il he part of Frederic, a pirate
zuce, and Mary Hynson, who
"a a practical maid of all
4 The Pirates of Penzance"
Z Of the best known works of
nglishmen who have given
world such well known oper-
= The Mikado," "Penafore,"
nal by Jury" The cast of
Ersers follows: Richard" a
King, Arthur Moffett; Sam
3 lieutenant, Philip Salter;
a pirate apprentice,
iFerhart;; Major General
III Of the British army,
alter;; Edward" "a sergeant
Ee, Nelson Everhart; Ma
eneral Stanley's youngest
nj, Mabel Salter; Kate,
40 Isabel, General Stanley's
ers' Virginia Ford, Gene
frances Conner. The cast
| supported by choruses of
Rs, Pirates, and Policemen.
se whose interest is in mu-
rs appreciation, an even
worthwhile entertainment is
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING
Mrs. Fader, President, and Staff
Visit Smyrna-Program and Prizes

t1SlL SmyTna-fTOgTdm anG fTlZts
The regular meeting of the
American Legion Auxiliary was
held Monday evening in the Legion
Room with Mrs. Creadick Ennis,
president, presiding. After the
regular meeting a short program
was presented. Eleanor Pierce
gave two readings and Frances
Pierce sang. Betty Woods, Betty
Jane Ennis, Nancy Wilson and
Betty Andrews gave two tap dane
es, accompanied by Mrs. Lamb at
the piano. Karl Vogel read his
Fidac essay which had won first
prize in the local unit as well as
Department prize. Victor Ennis
won second prize in the local unit.
Mrs. Pauline Newton, second vice.
president of Department, took
charge of the meeting. She well
coined all the officers and guests
from Newark and Dover units. She
introduced Mrs. Fader, Department
President, who spoke briefly and
introduced her staff of officers and
chairmen. Mr.. George Hill, Com
mander of American Legion of
Delaware, was introduced and
made a few remarks. Mrs. Dillon,
Child Welfare Chairman, spoke of
her work in the state and cited
several cases given relief. The
three winning poppy posters were
displayed, the prizes being given
by Smyrna Unit. The winers We're
Ethel David, 5th grade; Jeanette
Green, 9Th grade, and Carlene
Jones, 7th grade. The meeting ad-
journed and refreshments were
served by Smyrna Unit.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
BIG FRUIT SEASON SEEN
Orchardists of Lower Delaware
Are Pleased Over Outlook

Orchardists throughout lower
Delaware say there is every indi-
cation at this time of good crop
of apples, peaches, pears, and cher
ries. The fruit, they say, weather
ed the unfavorable conditions the
latter part of Aprila nd the first
of this month. Unless all signs
fail, fruit growers should be able
to realize fair profits from their
orchards they say. Much will de-
pend on what is generally Known
as the June drop" 1t is believed,
however, that there are sufficient
buds on the trees to sustain a
heavy drop in June and yet pro-
duce a bumper crop. Storms next
month and during July will have
to be encountered, which may
somewhat lessen the yield.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
Robert Knight Escapes Accident

Robert knight, Cheswold, came
near having very serious acci-
dent during the rain storm last
Friday afternoon when his car
skidded on the wet concrete and
backed into an abutment which
the rear of his car, but he
escaped without serious injury.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20

Mrs Walter Hynson Buys House
At the Sherifrs sale Tuesday, of
the Miss Susie Hudson bungalow,
Mt. Vernon Street, the property
was bid In by Walter w. Hynson
for hds wife for $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec
tor, Announces Services for Week

st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, announces the following ser
vices: Sunday next, Trinity Sum
day, 7:30 a. M, celebration of the
Holy Communion; 10 a. M, Church
School; IL a. M, morning prayer
and sermon upon the Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost. Wednesday next
7:30 p. M, short service, address
and choir practice. Sunday after
noon at 1:30, we will have the ser
vice at the Welfare Home.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
CAUGHT 4OO-LB. STURGEON
Francis Rhien, Delaware City
Makes Lucky Haul. First of Year

Makes Lucky Haul. First of Year
Francis Rhien and Allen Moody
caught the first sturgeon of the
season in the Delaware River at
Dan Baker Light Thursday after
noon. This was Mr. Rhien's first
attempt for sturgeon. The sturg-
con weighed 400 pounds and con-
tanned 80 pounds of roe. The price
of roe at this time is listed at S1.0
a pound. The sturgeon was ship
ped to a dealer in Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
Hoffecker Cannery Sale Withdrawn

The sale of the Hoffecker Can
merry advertised by w. M. Hope,
Esq, executor of w. o. Hoffecker,
deceased, for Saturday last was
held but withdrawn owing to in
sufficiency of bid. 1t is hoped that
a deal with Mr. Hope can be made
to keep this old industry running.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Pulpit Next Sunday to Be Filled
By Rev. David NJ. Skillen, ID. ID.

Rev. David NJ. Skillen, D. D.,
will preach at both morning and
evening services Sunday. Sunday
School, 10 a. M: preaching service,
IL a. M; evening service, 7:30 pm.
The Young Peoples Meetings have
been discontinued for the summer
months.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
68 Smyrna Boys and Girls at Zoo

Smyrna School boys and girls on
Saturday, to the number of 68,
with chaperons, took advantage of
the Railroad Excursion to the Zoo
logical Gardens, Philadelphia, and
had big day. They returned tired
but happy.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20
HOME WEDDING, CHESWOLD
Miss Freda Mae Barcus Becomes
Bride of aPul Ralph Carey

Bride Of aPul Ralph Carey
Cheswold, May 20 Miss Freda
Mae Barcus, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard E. Barcus of Ches-
void, and Mr.. Paul Ralph Carey,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph P.
Carey, near Dover, were married
Saturday night at the home of the
brides parents. Mrs. Philip Cir
rijone, aunt of the bride, was ma
tron OF honor and Mr.. Harry
Marker was best man. The flower
girls were Patricia Lee and Bar
bara Lue Hayes, cousins of the
bride and daughters Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William A. Hayes. The
couple are on wedding trip to
Washington.
Smyrna times., 1937-05-20

ThOs. S. Enos Sells Blaclxbird Farm
Thomas S. Enos has sold his
farm located ON Union Road, along
Blackbird Creek,to Leonard Moore.
Mr.. Enos viii remain on the farm
for several months.