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Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
FELL
INTO THE CANAL
Chesapeake City Fire Com
pany Handicapped in Pre-
venting Garage Blaze
DREDGE RAISES ENGINE

A U. S. Engineer dredge lifted
the $1,000 pumper Of the Elkton,
Md, fire Department from the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
recently where it plunged while
firemen We're fighting a blaze at
the Chesapeake Fuel Company,
Chesapeake City. No one was on
the machine at the time The en-
gine was parked on steep incline
near the canal while firemen were
laying hose to pump water Sud
denly the vehicle rolled down the
incline and dropped into about 20
feet of water. It is believed that
in some manner that the brakes
became released. Meanwhile, fire.
men from Elkton, Chesapeake City,
North East, Md, and Middletown
made little headway against the
flames. Seven small garages and
five cars, belonging to T. N. Zor-
raine, were destroyed with an esti-
mated loss of $4,000. Firemen pre-
vented the blaze from spreading to
nearby homes.
Townspeople and government
employees aided in salvaging the
Elkton engine. Henry Berger, Har-
ry Krestle and James A. Kirk, Jr.,
Mrs. Mary Krestle and Mrs. James
A. Kirk were among those who as
sisted in locating the engines po-
sition. Two hours were required
to lift the engine from the time the
derrick began operations. The ma
chine was then loaded on g barge
and towed to an EIkton garage for
repairs. Damage to the engine
was estimated at $500. Gas masks
and other equipment were salvaged
by girl divers. The pumper was
the smaller of two engines owned
by the Elkton department. The
ladies auxiliary of the Chesapeake
City department served sandwiches
and coffee to the workers.
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
Eubanlxs-ReynoIds Wedding

Miss Evelyn D. Eubanks, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver P. Eu-
banks, of Wilmington, and Mr.Wil-
liam b. Reynolds, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Lee Reynolds, of st.
Georges, were married Saturday
afternoon August 20, in Second
Baptist Church, Wilmington. The
Rev r. E. E. Harkness, of Grocer
Theological seminary. performed
the ceremony. Miss Betty Mae
Eubanks was her sisters maid of
honor, and Doris Frazier Reynolds,
niece of the bridegroom, was flow
er girl. Mr.. Howard F. Reynolds,
brother of the bridegroom, was
best man and the ushers were Mr..
Edgar r. Laker and Mr.. Walter III.
Mills. Upon their return from a
wedding trip the couple will live at
802 North Harrison street, Will
mington.
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
Two Fined on Trespass Charge

James Harris and Harold VOL
colt, both of Dover, were charged
by officer Jones of the State po-
lice. on Saturday, August 20,
charged with trespass in the peach
orchards of Frank Richardson near
Rising Sun. They entered pleas of
guilty in the Kent County Court of
Common Pleas and Judge Earle d.
Wiley imposed fine of ten dollars
which was paid with costs amount
ing to forty cents.
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
STATE SAFETY
COUNCIL NEWS
While You Are Away Over
Weekend and Labor Day
Drive Carefully
OBSERVE RULES OF ROAD

Have you planned your Labor
Day weekend trip yet? It is a
double holiday and many motorists
are doubtless planning to take ad-
vantage of the extra day for a trip
somewhere. Just keep in mind
that thousands upon thousands Of
others are planning the same thing.
For that reason these double hol-
days are dangerous days for driy-
ing, and records show that on these
double holidays motor vehicle acci-
dents reach their peak. Every
weekend sees heavy travel en- The
rural highways, but the coming
weekend will probably be the
worst this summer in that ~especr
The wise driver will recognize that
all these conditions present extra
traffic hazards and he will prepare
for them. The Delaware Safety
Council suggests that you plan
your trip successfully and care
fully. See that your car Is ID good
condition before you start oIt
Plan to get an early start s. that
you won't have to indulge in any
needless haste And plan an early
start home so you won't get IN the
last-minute traffic jams that are
sure to exist. When you are be-
hind the wheel of your vehicle,
keep in mind the three C's Of traf-
fic safety They are Courtesy,
Consideration, and Cooperation.
You will rarely have any difficulty
if you always remember them.
Common courtesy will give the
other fellow just the opportunity
he requires to complete that tim.
It will give the man behind just
the space required to pass in safe
ty Courtesy demands that you
give a signal when you intend to
turn or stop. It does not permit
you to Hog" the road. The traf-
fic bully fails to make any greater
pogress in the long run than the
courteous driver and he is nuis-
ance and a menace. Neither law
makers, law enforcement officials
nor courts can make a road safe
They help, of course, but safe driy-
ing is an individual responsibility
placed on the shoulders Of each
person who operates motor We
hicle. One reckless motorist On a
street jeopardizes the safety OF
everyone. It is a matter Of civic
pride that our State be known as
State of Safe Streets. Will your
driving mar an otherwise coed rec
ord?
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
LETTER FROM
REV. WILLIAM b. GORDON


On Tuesday last I had the pleas
ure of attending a reunion. differ
ing in many respects from any one
at which 1 had ever before been
present: the birthday feast of the
venerable Hacienda of Cuaxittai.
The Hacienda is situated on the
slope of beautiful hill at the foot
of which flows a rapid stream fed
by never-failing springs, q rare
thing in Mexico, and from the sum-
NIT of which is a charming view Of
rich fields of maize and rolling
pasture lands, with their herds Of
horses and cattle and fiocks Of
sheep and goats, stretching away
for miles and bounded on all sides
by the purple mountains. The
home of Sr. Guerrero is in the state
which takes its name from the
great leader of the Mexicans in
their first struggle for Independ-
ence-the Curate Hidalgo. On the
day of the Feast, July 31st, we
were awakened at 5 a. M, by the
discharge of rockets and other fire.
works and the ringing of the great
bell of the Hacienda. Soon there
came to our ears strains of delic-
ious music, from a mixed band of
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Smyrna times., 1938-09-01

Miss Clara FAIRIES has a night
blooming cereus which has bloom
ed the three last successive even
ings.
Col. Robert Hill, Of this town,
was awarded by the convention at
Dover yesterday the honorary po-
sition of Elector for Kent County.
David Boggs' house near the Big
Oak, was entered on Thursday
night by thieves while the family
was asleep and a watch and chain
stolen.
The recent cool mornings are
suggestive of frost. Complaint has
been made both last week and this
of damage from frost in the North
ern States.
After reading the accounts OF
the great destruction and loss of
life by the storm of last week, we
are pleased that Smyrna escaped
without a scratch.
Col. George w. Cummins is hav-
ing his corner store house, included
the Offices of the Peninsular Bone
Fertilizer Company and the Prons-
portation Company repainted.
Robert L. Cummins has moved
his stable which has stood On the
sorner of Main and North streets
to the lower end of the latter, and
otherwise clearing off the ground
preparatory to building resi-
dence.
Three young ladies and gentle
men hastily gathered up a team
last evening for a ride out in the
country In rounding Smyrna
Landing the horse unbeknown to
the occupants Of the carriage, turn
ed into Scouts blackberry patch,
and before they got out become
entangled in a barbed wire fence.
They eventually got home how
ever without killing the horse.
"Spruance City" has a pomolog-
ical curiosity in the shape Of a
dead appletree bearing apples. 1t
is near the residence of Sol Smith,
and Mr.. Smith tells us that the
tree has been dead to his certain
knowledge for four years, the bark
being off the trunk and bearing no
leaves. Yet he says it blossomed
this spring and has grown this
summer dozen or more apples.
A. S. Reeder, over Casperson's
Mill, near Clayton. has been more
fortunate this year with his grapes
than most growers, losing only
part by the rot, while others lost
nearly the entire crop. He has
been shipping between 200 and 300
pounds of Moore's Early a day,
which were allowed to get well
ripe, his returns yesterday being 13
cents a pound. His Champions,
which did not show up so well,
brought and cents pound.
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
BROOKS FOSTER, UPHOLSTER-
ER, LEAVES TOWN

Brooks Foster, who came here
some months ago from Wilmington
as an upholsterer, left last week
for parts unknown. He got his
furniture out on Thursday evening
while the attention of the people
was called to the fire in another
part Of the town, and walked up TO
Green Spring the next morning to
take the train. He had every op-
portunity here to do well, but the
most of the money he could make
or borrow, it is said, went to the
saloon.
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
MRS. CHARLES KENNEDY
LOSES FATHER

Mr.. Vanderslice, of Camden, N.
j., who has been on visit to his
daughter, Mrs. Charles Kennedy, in
this town for the past two or three
weeks, died very suddenly this
morning about breakfast time
from heart trouble, proceeding
from fatty degeneration of the
heart. He was a large man and
looked to be in robust health. He
was about yesterday as usual, but
complained about an hour or two
before his decease of an oppression
about the chest. A doctor was
sent for who administered to his
relief, but he had not got home be-
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
Farm LabOrers Scarce

Farm iaborers are scarce, ac-
cording to farmers in this commun-
ity. They report that the tran
sient help which for years has Wis
tied Delaware at the harvest sea
son is late in arriving. This Is
caused by the fact that many low
er Maryland and Virginia farmers
are growing a greater diversity q
crops, employing floating help for
longer periods.
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01

fore he was called again, and found
the man dying. He was 72 years
of age.
BEE INDUSTRY AT "BAYVIEW"
Mr.. Wenrick, the proprietor of
Bay View, the recently developed
place on the Lighthouse road, Bonn
bay Hook, is giving some attention
to bees and their work. There is
a species of plants that grows on
the marshy lands of the island very
prolific of blossoms and thus az
fording a very large pasturage for
the industrious hive workers. He
has hives of bees that will make,
he says, ten pounds of honey in a
day; marvellous industry any one
will say, considering it all has to be
sucked from the tiny blossoms
scattered over many acres. He
however furnishes them with a
patent comb which he places in the
caps, leaving them only the honey
to gather and deposit therein.
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
TRAMP BEATEN UP IN
SMYRNA

a tramp who received pummel-
ing at the yard entrance to the
premises of the Smyrna House on
Saturday night was afterwards
found in a disabled condition near
the -four corners" by Officer Grant
and taken to the lookup to protect
him from further violence.
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
COLLEGE, GROUP TORI
Fifty-One Students Said
New York CITY Last IA

Fifty-one students I'm 4
Ieges and univeTsitie; a.|
New York "Wednesday d Z
for a study year il Ft1s
the University Of DelaFg:I 4
study plan. This IS The .
group sent to France MID
aware plan since il was Il
ed and more than SOD 4
students have had the 4
Of a year Of study s5io1
Marjorie Chambers is ta1
dent in the group tnn
College. University d y
and she is not a resiiai
state She is from Y1
Ohio. DR.. Walter HdiE
dent Of the university n
Grub. business adnnsn
Miss Madeline FOrTo'i :
of the foreign study
went to New York 70 Sl
farewell. Their headlf
New York was the Rr
where a meeting was hst
afternoon to advise the .
the group on the plan aA
gram for the year d
France. The party a.'- /
Paris of the French Lni ]
Wednesday. Dr.. Hsl'a
sistant director Oh 'A
Study Depart tmenl' -, !
They will be mel u a.... -
George D. Hooking, a.'.'
plan, with headquai''i'
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF AUGUST 20, 1888

Taken from our old hIeS OF
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
tion.
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
DEATHS
collin,

Collins AT Green Spring, Aug
ust 23rd, Lizzie. infant daughter Of
w. T. and Lizzie Collins, aged 8
months.
Vanderslice this town, Aug
ust 10Th, George w. Vanderslice,
aged about 72 years.
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
Funeral Of JACOB WI

Funeral servicse i0i =,
water. age p, well ln',. 4
Of near wyoming, F'l' +. +
nesday Of last week at ~ =
eraI Parlor, Dover p',' /
Glu ,itu.ater. : while Foti'l
MI, A,a% .,'@sred a,,. 4 paralgt ,
farm su4oi1 .oEen TO Esii |
he was ,ss, nav, noyer. vbsn ri
Hospital, :. L~.s, 1uoon Augs1
urday anssiIr .:..ss br bis wife y
is SURVIVE si.Tster. 8 sd
helmina ina A5,~ dsngstsrs. sit N@'s]
and Louise Alt"a's,, D',,,, 81
home with their pliS-'T IT, TsI
schaefer and MIS- 'ers =. al
of Dover. There :
grand children, ,
Smyrna times., 1938-09-01
TOWNSEND n
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IS regarded as an i5c,,! y /
inasmuch as senat1r 95' y |
chairman Of the + ~
Republican canDai., : u
The special connit1.. f.
oy State Senator E5s : \
chairman Of the Tat. !
comprised Mayor Wa,tsS, y
Wilmington; Record, ~
o osFt Stetser chairnaa IT.
Castle County Repq5ta |
tiYe committee D III
chairman Of the Ksn, "a
publican COMMITTEE nj
swain chairman d i. |!
county Republican CON-
Senator Chandler cas;rr,,
for the state convsrtia Il
IL forward. The deleae !
tion Will be held On Sa.rsr!
tenber 49, Two Of tgfrl
which will appear d i /
ticket in November are III
publlcans Attorney gsr1
Warren Green Of NJ
state insurance conn !
Postles Hammond Of NAL
siderable activity alyeaty \
in Republican circles tr n
publican nomination tr syl
tative in Congress. Tna J
have been mentioned. n
State Treasure. George I'll
Of Millsboro; Atty.-Gsn. Pj
Green and former CorgssI
George Stewart Of Wiln, !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
LOUIS NEARLY
 ON EDGE FOR
 STORYTELLING GO
Champ Still Easy to Hit With Right Hand-Max
 All Wrong, BraddOck

Pompton Lakes, N. J., June 13.- (UP)-Joe Louis, who defends his heavyweight boxing title against Max Schmeling next week, appeared near peak physical condition today after one of the hardest sparring sessions of his training tenure.
 Almost 4,000 fans, drawn to the champions training camp by perfect summer weather, watched him step six fast rounds yesterday with three hired shock-absorbers. Louis left got in some damaging work on the three helpmates, but rabid fans did not like the manner in which they found Joe's jaw with long rights.
 After the milling Louis weighed POP 1-2, about three pounds over what the plans to scale for the championship fight June g in Yan- kee Stadium.
 Braddock Pans Max
 Speculator, N. Y, June 13.-(UP) Former Champion James J. Brad dock watched Max Schmeling, Ger man heavyweight, work eight brisk rounds against an array of spar ring mates Sunday, then reiterated his prediction that he would fail to regain the title when he meets Joe Louis in Yankee Stadium next week.
 "He is slower than ever, his punches are not as fast or as hard, and he is a mark for left-hand punch" was Braddock's summation. Tt will be Louis within seven rounds"
 It was apparent that the majority of almost 5000 fans who saw the long drill held a contrary opinion. They cheered the German through out the workout.
 In the entire session Max showed only one flash of viciousness. Against Heavyweight Joe Mack, he let go a dozen stiff right handlers to the head and jaw, visibly rocking his man.
 After the workout Dr. William H. Walker of the state athletic con- mission, pronounced the challenger in top physical condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
BAY STATE RING
 STARS TO SHOW HERE THURSDAY
Dolmaine, New England Champ, to Take on Dick
 TurcOtte of This City

A crack team of amateur boxers from Worcester, Mass. will be the prize offering for local ring fans Thursday night at Randolph-C Cloves stadium with 8 standout main go featuring two fighting Frenchmen, Dick Turcotte of this city and Eddie Dulmaine, winner of the New Eng land lightweight championship.
 Frankie Buff, who lost hard glove due to Irish Bill Taylor of Bridgeport last week takes on Ed die Demillard of Worcester in l6O-pound bout that snould be an- other slugging bee from start to f1n- sh. For Tommy Ciarlo, state light weight champion, loser last week on 8 very though decision, there is Harry Wilson, Bay ntate light weight rated among the four best battlers of this class in that state. Al Broullard, cousin of the holder of the world welterweight title, Lou Brouillard is down for duel with New Haven's Mickey Rand. Duke Nelson and Billy Perrin of New Brit ain are also listed for action with tho remainder of the card to be named tomorrow by Matchmaker Mickey Dance and Robert (the Spell ler) Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

90 GUARANTEED USED CARS
 ROCK BOTTOM PRICESl 1860 East Main St. Dial 4-9291 Waterbury Auto Sales
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
TODANS SPORTs,PARADE. :, h6A&6hbBa!
By HENRY McLEMORE

United Press StaH COrrcSpOnOcHtJ
 Denver, Colo, June 13-(UP)- Even par for 72 holes over one of the finest tests of golf in the United States.
 Not single six on his card.
 A cracking sub-par 69 in the final round when the pressure was on.
 That's how Ralph Guldahl, the big man in the white cap, won the 1888 National Open and became the first successful defender of the title since Bob Jones in 1880.
 Tough Task
 And if you don't think the buSi- ness of repeating in the open, with the worlds greatest golfers as your rivals is a task, just take look at the record books. Billy Burke won in 1881 and was seventh in 1882. Gene Sarazen took it all in 1882 and finished scrambling twenty eighth a year later when Johnny Goodman was the winner. Goodman could finish no better than forty third ill his defense in 1884 and Olin Dutra, the winner, was twelfth to Sam Parks the next year. Parks didn't qualify for the last two rounds at Baltusrol when Manero won, and Tony was a submerged forty-first at Detroit last year.
 But not so Guldahl. The Texan, who only two years ago was hound- ed by poverty and seemed headed out of golf forveer, established an all-time record score of 281 to dom- mate his field in 1887, and then came right back last Saturday to spread eagle his feoS with magni- ficent show of stroking, brains, and heart.
 Read all the records and talk to the oldest critics and you won't read or hear of a finer competitive round than Guldalh fired in the shadows of the Rockies at Cherry Hills late Saturday afternoon. Four strokes off the leader. Dick Metz, with 18 holes to go, Guldahl provided B. 900 spectators with round they'll be talking about for eyars.
 When boldnesS was required he threw his 2l0 pounds into the shot and let it ride. When finesse was needed he played his shots with the touch of violinist. Under pressure that literally ripped his rivals apart at the seams, Guldahl coldly, qui- etly, analysed every angle. He con- quered the wind, the crowd, and the condition of course that had been churned to bits by almost a solid week of play by a big field. Steady
 He didn't hit a bad shot on this round, and precious few during the entire tournament. Oven layout that had been groomed to make trouble for an off-line or poorly stroked shot, Guhldahl never played 8 hole in more than five strokes. Others had as much as 19 shots on a hole, but the champion took them all in stride.
 Guldahls even par 284 stands out the more when placed against a background furnished by the ag- gregates of some of the other famed |shotmakers. Here are few of them: Ed Dudley, 315; Bobby Cruickshank, 312; Lawson Little and Sam Snead, 309; Jimmy Thomson. 308; Horton Smith, 300, and John Revolta. 299.
 The champions score gives lie to the argument that Cherry Hills was not a fair test. AS matter of fact, it offered the finest test of any open tournamenS site in the past decade. It called for all the shots in the bag and the execution of them with the head as we'll a5 the hands. The open was brought to the west
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
IA Service Stations, Repairing

STANDARD TAXI CO. Will pay cash for high grade used cars. q Park Place. Dial 5-1161
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

1882 Chevrolet Roadster, 1884 Chev-
 rolet Coach, 1929 Packard Sedan, 1881 LaSalle Roadster, 1881 LaSalle
 Sedan. All perfect condition. Brass City Garage, 34 Judd St., Tel. 4-4611.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

\ Runs-Dlckey 2, Trosky 2. Powell, Gordon. Ruffng, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Neither, Hale, Heath, Averill. Errors --Rolfe, Trosky. Runs batted in Averill, Neither. Pytalk ?, Lary, Powell, Ruffing 3, Dickey, Gordon 2. Two base hits - Neither, Powell, Hale. Trosky. Three base hits - Heath. Home runs - Ruffing, Cor don. Double plays-Lary (unassist- ed). Left on bases - New York 5, Cleveland 4. Bases on balls-Allen 1. Teller 8. Strikeouts = Allen 5. Ruffing 6. Feler ?. Hits-off Allen 6 in innings (none out in 6th); Teller, ? in 3. Balk-Ruffing. Los ing pitcher-Feller. Umpires-Quinn Basil, Hubbard and Summers. Time
 -2:3O Attendance-43,702
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
as an experiment. It proved noble

as an experiment. It proved noble one.
 Cherry Hills officials turned in a masterful bit of organizing which was made all the more remarkable because of its freedom from red tape. The city of Denver and the state of Colorado responded with the third largest attendance in the history of the contest.
 In short-a great tournament and a great champion.
 Copyright, 1888. by United Press)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
Household Articles
3 ROOMS UNCLAIMED FURNITURE-ONLY $150

FURNITURE-ONLY $50
 This is brand new furniture. Sold to young couple Dec. 12, 1887, who informed us to hold for delivery. A $10 deposit was paid, and payments were continued up to 3 weeks ago. Original price of this outfit was $2lO, and $6O was paid, which we will give to person buying this out fit. See this bargain soon, for it won't last long. Take as long as l8 months to pay. Send for "Cour- tesy Auto" or if you come by auto or bus we'll refund your gasoline of fare.
 ALBERT'S FURNITURE CO.
 WATERBURY, CONN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
REGULAR SPECTATOR

Eddie Brannick, business manager of the Giants, estimates he has seen that team in more than 5000 games during the past thirty-five years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
UNIQUE GOLF CLUB

A group of ninety golfers has formed the Bogy Club in Chattan- ooga, Tenn. No player who is able to break ninety is eligible to join.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

GNmeS HtsteruHy New York 8, St. Louis 5 1sO St. Louis 4. New York l (2nd). Boston 6, Cincinnati 5 1sO. Boston 6, Cincinnati 4 (2nd). Chicago 9, Brooklyn 3 Gst, Brooklyn 6, Chicago 0 (2ndl. Pittsburgh II, Philadelphia 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13
Automobiles
Autos al;d Trucks For Sale

USED - Cars, all models. Towing, batteries recharged, general repair ing. Broadway Garage, 70 Mill St. 3-2586.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS-
 TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO-
 BATE COURT, June 18th, 1888.
 late of the town of Waterbury.
 in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury, hath limit ed and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly at- tested, within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES JOSEPH CORCORAN, 6-13-3t EXecutor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

HAMILTON AVE, 993-Four rooms, recently remodeled. Combination sink, new bathroom. Very complete apartment. Address inquiry to Box I'll, Waterbury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-13

5 ROOMS-1st floor. Two family
 house. Furnace heat. All improve ments. For information call 3-8778.