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|. E. ARLEDGE RITES
ARE HELD TODAY
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was a member.
The Baptist quartet, composed
of 4. F. Barber, John T. Wilkins,
+. T. Brown, and Roy c. Bennett,
sang The Old Rugged Cross"
Pallbearers were A. J. Redden,
NJ. NJ. Redden, Fred Toms, Bruce
A. Cox, O. Z. Hedge and A. A.
Mccall.
Mr.. Arledge was a native of
Polk county, but had made his
home here and was practicing
attorney for number of years.
He was a son of the late John P.
and Elizabeth Rucker Arledge.
He was educated in. Polk county.
at Wake Forest, University of
North Carolina, and University OF
Pennsylvania.
For about 10 years he was dean
of the school of pharmacy at
Creighton university, o m h a,
Neb. -,
He is survived by his widow;
six children, Misses Doris and
Ruthella, of Hendersonville, Mrs.
Robert Settan, of Brevard, Alex
Arledge, of Tryon, and Fred and
William Arledge, of Henderson
Vile: three sisters, Mrs. w. G..
Bostic, of Forest City, Miss Min
ME Arledge, of Tryon, and Mrs.
J. Z. Shipman, of Hendersonviile,
and four brothers, A. Yates Ar
ledge. of Raleigh, Roone Arledge,
of New York City, John A. Az
ledge, Of Columbus, and R. R. Ar
ledge, of Hendersonville.
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ITALO-BRITISH AMITY
HANGS in BALANCE

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concluded in April that the Span
ISL war could soon be liquidated,
has now learned from Britain's
representatives in Burgos. Sir
Robert Hodgson, that a speedy
conclusion to the war cannot be
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FRENCH BROAD TO
CONDUCT REVIVAL

Announcement was made today
that the Rev. J. Mason. pastor,
assisted by Rev. J. D. Hinsley, of
Yancey county, will begin a re-
vival at French Broad Baptist
church Monday night. Services
will open each evening at eight
o'clock and the meeting is plan
ned to continue two weeks.
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Choir
Benefit Program
Set For Tuesday

4 program for the benefit of
the Methodist church choir vest
mcnt fund is to be given in the
basement of the church Tuesday,
July -, at s o'clock. No admlS-
sion Will be charged but an offer
ing will be received.
The program is to be Il public
meeting on open session of The
Old Maids Matrimonial cIub.
The chief object of this club is to
secure husbands for club mem
bcrs. The practice Of making
themselves attractive to men has
failed in most instances to pro-
duce desired results. and they are
now taking this matter before
congress for relief.
The minutes, constitution. COM
mittce reports Including a mar
kct report on the Standn" OF
bachelors and widowerS) and the
reception of new members are
some of the most humorous fca-
lures.
"Old Maids" in the cast are:
Mesdames Irma Allen. Mabel
Baughman, Hazeltinc y Il $,
Misses Lottie Dixon. Stella Dixon,
Kate Dotson. Katherine Good
man. Rebccca jackson, Bessie
Jordan, Bessie McFaddcn, Lois
Moss, Sarah Oates, Mary SaIley.
Ruth Shepherd, Tommy Shcrhrrd,
Bessie Steadman, Marion Smith,
Vera Whistnant.
About 20 other persons Will
participate.
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$4,000 JUDGMENT

TAMPA, Fla, July 9. (UP)-
A circuit court jury yesterday or
dered the Economy Wholesale Co.,
of Tampa to pay $4,000 damages
to Mrs. Martha Stelzer, Chicago,
whose husband, William F. Stel-
ger, was killed in an automobile
truck crash last November.
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JUNIORS END
KANUCA MEET
Concord and Columbia, S.
C., Boys Adjudged
Best Campers

The Junior conference for boys
and girls closed at Kanuga Lake.
Episcopal conference center, last
night with a camp fire. held by
the side of the lake. and an I'M
pressivc service.
Harding Hughes, Jr.. of Con
cord. and Frances Jenkins, of Co.
lumbia, S. c., were awarded cups
as the best campers during the
conference period.
remnants for the winning groups
of boys and girls were awarded to
No. II, for girls, an No.. 3, for
boys. with Marg McSweeney, of
Langley, S. c., and Harding
Hughes, Jr., of Concord, as group
leaders. These remnants were
awarded for the highest number
of points in athletics, care OF
quarters, scholarship in class, and
camp activities. The members of
the winning groups were: Girls
Laura Cloew, Caroline Dial. Mary
Virginia Funderburk, Columbia,
S. c.; Milky Sanders and Virginia
Niven, Albemarle; Cecilia Glenn,
Edisto Island, s. c.; Margaret
Giles, Graniteville, 5. c.; Jose
phine Cureton and Mary Withing-
ton. Greenville. s. c.; Carolyn
McCollum. Dorothy Rhyme, and
Emma Lee Rhyme, Clemson, S. C.:
Betty Campbell and Mary Nell
Campbell, Camden, S. c., and
Charlotte Hanckel and Mary Preg-
nall. of Charleston, S. c.
Boys: James Parry, Greenville,
s. c.: Henry Salley, Sallev, 5. e.;
Allen Robinson. of CHATTANOOGA,
Tenn: Sam Derieux. Columbia.
s c.: James Boyle, Meredith
Jones. and William Boyle. Sum-
merville, S. c.; Brooks LAYTON
Jr. and Ralph Pippin, Jr., Allen
dale, S. c.: James Rivers, Johns
Island. s. c.; and Gerard StelIlrg
and Herbert Sass. of Charleston.
The highest number of points
in the swimming meet were made
bv Harriet Hemphill, Chester, 5.
c., and Pat McKinsey. of Column
bia, S. C. Others receiving RIB
bons for points in the swimming
meet were: Helen BurwelI and
Betty Graham, of Charlotte; Anne
Ficken Walterboro, s. c.; Shirley
Brown. Ann Adams, Patty Law
renee, Mary Kohn, Betty Cappie-
man, Caldwell Weston and Ellison
Walker, of Columbia; Sara Ma
gill. Chester, S. c.; Betty Blake
ney. Camden: Saline Goodman
Jacksonville, Fla; Anne Massen-
burg, Macon. Ga; Maude La;
Roche, Row Wooten and Gerard
Stelling. Charleston; Emily Vann
Monroe; Hugo Jahnz, Summer
Vile, S. c.; Jimmy Hill, Havana,
Cuba; Jimmy Hairston. Spray
lack Waters, Chapel Hill; Sam
Roberts, Gastonia; Dick Cantwell,
Wilmington; Robert Andrews, OF
Trvon; Rebecca Ellison, Wins
boro, S. c., and Agatha Chipley'
of Raleigh. -
Sophie Redwood, of Ashevilie,
was voted the most friendly girl
in the statistics voted upon by the
young members of the conference.
Roy Wooten, of Charleston, re-
ceived the most votes for the
handsomest boy; Lucy Barrlnger'
Sumter, S. c., for the prettieStt
girl; Jimmy Hairston. Spray, ana
Marpe insolvency, Langley, S: C.,
best sports; Dick Cantwell. Will
mington, and Frances Jenkins
Charleston. most athletic; Henry
Whittle. Martinsville, Va, as the
most attractive and most friendly
among the boys, and Roy Wooten,
Charleston. and Beverly Capple-
man. of Columbia, as the most
popular.
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LUTHER LEAGUE
SOCIAL. MEETING

The luther League Of Grace
Lutheran church held its July So
cial meeting in the form of
"hObo-hike" They met at Miss
Carol Lippard'S home with sticks
and knapsackS and hiked to the
home of the pastor. Rev. J. A.
Linn. where sandwiches and cook
les were handed out" to the
"hobocs" who took them on to the
Ferguson home where punch was
served. Every member of the
league attended this jolly affair.
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CITIZENSHIP REVOKED

BERLIN. July 9. (UP)-Erlch
Maria Rcmarquc. author of "AII
Quiet on the Western Front" yes
tcrdav was deprived of his Ger
man citizenship along with 6S 9TH
cr persons. mostly Jews.
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LOVELY AFFAIR
FOR VISITORS

Mrs. L. +. Mcdonald was hos
tess yesterday at charming
bridge with which she honored
her mother. Mrs. W. F. Hafner,
of Chicago. ILL.,. and her sister,
Mrs. John {. Hafner. of Glenel-
lyn. Ill.,. and Miss Carolyn Taylor,
of Columbia. S. c.. guest of Mrs.
Thomas l.. Smyth. Garden flow
ers added an effective note to the
setting. Gifts were presented TO
the honor guests; Mrs. G. c. Rich
ardSon held high score, Mrs. ]. G..
Bennett was winner of the prize
for second high score, and the low
fell to Mrs. Smyth.
An iced course was served when
cards had been laid aside. to the
following guests: the Mesdames
Hafner and Hafner. and Miss Tay-
Tor. honOreeS; MeSdameS o. B.
Crowen. A. S. Browning, Jr., c.
NJ. Ogle. William Shepherd, Geo.
s. Dixon. John L. Sewer, Melvin
Jackson. Smyth. Richardson and
Bennett.
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BRIDE-ELECT HONORED
cHARMlSGLY

One CT the lovelieSt parties OF
the season was given yesterday at
the Country club in the form OF
a bridge-luncheon by Misses Anne
Weeks, Elsie Flicker, and Mes
DANES Baden-Poweil Shlpman'
William Freeze and Frederick W.
Streetman. The affair was pre-
nuptial affair for Miss May Good
rich. of Raleigh. whose marriage
tomorrow 10 Mr.. Douglas Mcln-
tosh Fambrough. of Chapel HILL
viii be solemnized at St. James
Episcopal church. The charm OF
the club. with its lovely views of
nearby hills. was enhanced by the
lavish use of SnapdragonS IN va
ried colorS.
Miss Goodrich was the recipient
of a handsome gift. the top score
award went to Miss Elizabeth
Cannon. second to Miss Dora Sos
samon. of Washington, d. c., and
low 10 Mrs. Joseph NowleS Good
rich. mother of the brlde-eIect.
The travelling prize fell to Mrs.
D. Hidden Ramsey. of ASheville.
Guests invited to this affair OF
distinctively attractive appoint
ments for Miss Goodrich included:
Mrs. Goodrich. of AIheville; Mrs.
James Allen Williams. of Chapel
Hill. a sister of the bride-to-be:
NeSdameS Burt II. Colt; Sumner,
Ramsey. and Francis Breazeale.
the three latter Of Asheville;
Misses 10 Sutherland, Louise Don
aid. who came over from AShe-
Vile: Syretha SOSsamon. Cannon,
and Dora SoSSamOn.
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ARTIST TO SING FOR
LUTHERANS

Mrs. Frances r. Whaley. of
Rome. Ga. a singer of note. will
render q beautiful offertory at
Grace Lutheran church tomorrow
morning at the II o'clock service.
Her selection will be Prayer by
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CONTRACT BRIDGE
DUPLICATE

The second game CT the series
weekly Friday evening games was
held last night at Kentucky Home.
Mrs. c. 4. Robertson and Mrs.
F. II. Littrell tied with Mrs. Les
ter Loeb. a Kentucky Home guest
and her partner. Mrs. Angel. with
So match points. They were close
" followed bv Mrs. c. G. Chap
man and Mrs. Meekins with 81
match points. The winners were
selected and awarded trophy cups
bv Mrs. d. NJ. Angel. Henderson
vile tournament director and
bridge instructor.
The next game on Tuesday
morning will start the morning
series.
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HERE For FUNERAL

Hon. Carroll P. Rogers, of Try
on, and Judge E. B. Cloud, Of
Columbus. were in Hendersonville
today, to be present at the funer-
al Of |. Curtis Arledge.
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GUESTS IN The CITY

Registered at the Pollyanna Inn
on Washington street are Mrs.
Adcline Graham and granddaugh-
ter. Adeline Miller. Of Savannah,
Ga. who are here for the sum-
mer: Mrs. J. G.. Enedeker. Savan-
nah. here for the month; Mrs. H.
F. .Bolin. Jr.. and daughter, Polly,
and young friend. Sonny Fulford,
Knoxville. Tenn, here for a week.
Those residing at the Pollyanna
Apartments on Buncombe street
include Mrs. James A. Dolce
and daughter. and mother. Mrs.
Sarah Tully. st. Augustine. Fla. :;
Mrs. Elias Doar and daughter,
Miss NJ. Doar. Summerville. S. c.,
Miss Gilman and brother Mr.. Gil
man. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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The family name Of the English
royal house was changed from
Victim to Windsor July II, 1917.
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A. l.. A. TO MEET

a. L. A. TO WEEI 49,
The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet on Monday at 8 o'clock
at the Legion clubhouse.
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Ginger Rogers film since her decided MT as
Katherine epburs co-star the screcnrama, Stage DOOR,
Iav the role youthful nighub entertainer who gives her
heart h Young unwoy professor scdatc coIcG" town
with nxpctcdy hilarious Notwithstanding results Inc PIC
turc Niyacous Lady, which James Stewart shares the top
billing with the amcharcd Ginger whose likeness above was
skehcd by visiting the studio in Hollywood
"Vivacos aIv will be at the late show tonight
al Sunday and Monday.
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Guion. Mrs. Whaley is a guest of
Mrs. J. B. Hurst.
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Telephone
Numbers
90 or 9125
Smyrna times., 1938-10-20

force. The Kent County grand
jury was discharged Monday after
hearing IL cases. True bills were
returned against the following:
John Green, Negro, manslaughter
by causing the death by auto of
William Clark on July 10 on the
North Little Creek Road; William
Walters and Garrett A. Adams,
CCC boys, larceny; Marie Thomas,
Mary Morgan, Marion Dean, and
Myrtle Carey, separate indictments
on charges of selling liquor with
out license; Clarence Wright, sell
ing liquor without a license and
keeping alcoholic liquors unlawful
ly; Townsend Tomlinson, unlawful
ly keeping alcoholic liquors; Mary
Tribbett Thomas, selling liquor
without license; Joseph Thomas,
keeping liquors with intent to
SELL
Smyrna times., 1938-10-20
ROTARY CLUBS
WEEKLY MEET
Rev. Thomas Wingate, Cover
nor of This Rotary Dis
trict, Visits Club
WAS GUEST SPEAKER

Rev. Thomas Wingate, governor
of the 1S4th District of Rotary, of
ficially visited the Smyrna club last
Thursday. The afternoon was de-
voted to executive business, the
sessions being held in the office of
Miss A. Louise Denney The gov
ernor was the guest speaker at the
dinner meeting. Many interesting
experiences were related about Ro-
tary visits. A brief history of Ro-
tary from February 25, 1905 with
its small beginning in Chicago has
spread to become an international
service institution. Fellowship, the
motive of Rotary, was
lauded. Attendance, the outstand-
ing factor along with fellowship
was explained from the governors
point of view as laid down by Ro-
tary International. Attendance is
the stimulant of Rotary and en-
ables every Rotarian to broaden
his acquaintance through Rotary.
at Rotary Information
Continued on PAGE Five)
Smyrna times., 1938-10-20
HOME CLUBS TO
MEET AT DOVER
All Demonstration Clubs of
State To Hold Its Second
Annual Meeting
INCLUDES SMYRNA CLUB

The State Federation Of Home
Demonstration Clubs will hold its
second annual meeting on Novem-
ber l at the Peoples Church, Do
yer. Smyrna and other nearby
clubs are planning to participate.
Mrs. Howard Deakyne will respond
for Smyrna. The morning session
will begin at 1870 o'clock and the
afternoon session at 1.3O Both
sessions will open with singing un-
der the direction of Miss Margaret
Black, director of music, at the
State Teachers College, Salisbury,
Md. Mrs. Arthur Dawes of Dover
state president of the organization
will preside and give a report of all
activities Of this group in 1888.
Reports of the work done in each
county, in carrying out their year
ly programs, will be given by the
county presidents as follows: Mrs.
John Talley for New Castle Coun-
ty; Mrs. Howard Deakyne for Kent
County, and Mrs. Harvey Warning
ton for Sussex County These re-
ports will be followed by an ad-
dress by Miss Black on Develop
ing Your Personality" Following
the singing at the afternoon ses-
sion, seven Of the Kent County
women who have kept household
accounts as an individual project
during the past year will hold
panel discussion on Better Living
Through Wise Family Planning"
These women, representing famil-
les of different sizes, types, both
town and rural, will speak to the
group from their own experience
and viewpoint on the matter. The
final address of the program will
be given by DR.. M. Dalema Draper,
Milford, who is one of the out
standing members of the organiza-
ton. DIR. Draper will share with
the group her experiences on a trip
through the Scandinavian countries
last summer.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-20
CHURCH EDIFICE
AT MIDDLETOWN
New Presbyterian Church
Building Was Dedicated
Last Sunday
REV. GRAHAM IN CHARGE

The new church building of Grace
Presbyterian Church was dedicat-
ed Sunday by the Rev. Robert H.
Graham, pastor Eugene Minner, a
former Smyrna farmer, now of
near Middletown, is one of the
trustees of the new church. The
new church was formed by those
withdrawing fro mthe Forest Pres
byterian Church, of which Mr.. Gra-
ham was formerly pastor. The
first service of the congregation
was held in the Everett Theatre
January 80. The new church, for
mally organized February 2, is a
member of the Presbyterian Church
of America In his dedication ser
mon the pastor took as his theme
the words Of the Apostle Peter,
''Ye also, as lively stones, are built
up a spiritual house. an holy priest
hood" A week of special services
opened Sunday night with the ser
mon by the Rev. Dr. r. B. Kuiper,
professor of Homiletics at West
minister Theological Seminary. in
Philadelphia, and moderator of the
Fourth General Assembly The
first communion service was cele-
brated in the new church Sunday
afternoon. Services are being held
all this week. Tomorrow, Friday.
Delegation Day, the Rev. Robert
K. Rudolph, Reformed Episcopal
Church, Philadelphia, will preach
the sermon. Next Sunday. morn
ing services by the pastor; evening
services, the Rev. Edwin Rian, pre-
sident of Board of Trustees, West
minister Theological Seminary.
The Board of Trustees of the
church is composed of: G. Harry
president; Mary Steele,
treasurer; Ruth Ann Minner. secre-
tary, Eugene Minner, H. Preston
Stout.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-20
JOHN BASSETT
MOORE SCHOOL
New Report Card For Ele-
mentary Grades Put
Into Effect
DESCRIPTIVE OF PUPIL

Beginning with the first marking
period pupils in the Elementary
Grades Of the John Bassett Moore
School will carry home a different
kind Of report card There are two
cards, one for the primary grades,
the other for the intermediate
grades. The cards are built on the
idea that the chief concern of the
school is to educate a citizenry
that will cary on the ideals Of this
democracy. To that end emphasis
is placed upon desirable traits Of
character. The scholastic side is
not neglected however. "a new no
tation is to be used to indicate pro
gress. The traditional marking sys-
TEN of A, B, Q, etc, has been aban-
doned in favor of a system denot-
ing progress IS means is making
satisfactory progress, 1 means is
improving, u means needs much
The justification of
this change lies in the progress of
educational thinking today. Schools
everywhere are trying to get away
from anything that builds antiso-
cial attitudes and this has been
done by emphasizing the wrong
type of competitive endeavor. The
school today favors individual de-
velopment but only as it adds
something to the stature of the So
cial group of which that individual
is part. 1t is expected that par
ents will know a great deal more
Of the progress of the children as
they develop in their school lives.
Provision has been made, for the
first time, for considering the
chilPs reactions to safety precau-
tions. The school is extremely
for the parent to know
whether his child is acquiring the
proper attitude towards the re-
quisite safeguards to life.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-20
FIRE AT HOME
SMITHERS SNOW
Visits Farm in White Hall
Neck Destroying Rear
of Residence
MRS. S. VI. FARRELL FARM

Mr. and Mrs. Smithers Snow re
siding on the Mrs. Sarah NJ. Far
rel farm in White Hall Neck, were
visited by a disastrous fire early
Thursday morning last at 2.30 am.
which destroyed the whole back Of
their residence including the roof
Of the front Smyrna and Clayton
fire companies responded to the
alarm and rushed to the scene but
were unable to cope with it on ac-
count of insufficient water The
chemical of both Smyrna and Clay
tons trucks were used and it was
hard stubborn fight to get it un-
der control. The kitchen and dining
room furniture We're burned but
neighbors and firemen succeeded in
saving the rest of the furniture
How the fire started is unexplained.
The damage it is said, is between
$1,000 and S35OO. Mrs. Farrell of
Smyrna, carried insurance on the
building but much Of the SmitheIs
Snow furniture will be more or less
a loss. The Shows are popular
with the younger set in the com
munity and Smyrna and much
sympathy is felt for them in hav-
ing their home so badly damaged.
With damage from both fire and
chemical it will take some while to
put their home in repair
Smyrna times., 1938-10-20
JIM WISE IN WASHINGTON
Addresses Delaware Democratic
Club of District of Columbia

State Auditor James w. Wise of
Dover, addressed the Delaware
Democratic Club of the District of
Columbia at its first fall meeting
in Washington. last Saturday night
and in his brief remarks brought
to Delawareans living in Washing
ton news of the progress of the
State Democratic campaign. Mr..
Wise gave the members a brief re-
port on the financial condition of
the State and emphasized the nee
essity of electing the State Demo
cratic ticket this year. In answer
to questions concerning the fction-
al disputes within the State party,
he said that he hoped and felt such
differences would be worked out to
the mutual satisfaction of all con
cerned. Mrs. Mary c. Wilson,
Chairman of the Democratic Club,
introduced Auditor Wise.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-20
DR.HowARD MOORE MARRIED
Son of Mrs. Charles e. Moore and
the Late Mr.. Moore, Wets

Word has been received in SmyI-
ma of the marriage of DR.. Charles
Howard Moore of Philadelphia and
Mrs. Margaret Elmo Dryden of
Newfoundland, New Jersey on Sat
urday, October fifteenth at New
foundland, New Jersey DR.. Moore
spent much Of his boyhood in
Smyrna being son Of Mrs. Char
les E Moore and the late Mr. Moore
of Philadelphia who at one time
lived here. He is also a nephew Of
the late Mrs. John A Hoffecker
and a cousin of Mrs. Harry c.
Tschudy of this town. DR.. Moore
while practicing medicine in Phila-
had become widely known
orthopedic surgeon and was con
suited by many from all parts of
the country. After November f1f-
teenth DR.. and Mrs. Moore will be
at home at the Waldorf Astoria,
New York City.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-20
NEWS OF SMYRNA GRANGE
Interesting Meeting Last Thursday
Evening-Future Meetings

1he regular meeting OF Smyrna
Grange was held Thursday even
ing. After a lengthy business
meeting short program was pre-
sented as follows: Questionable
CURRY, E. T. Heinold; reading.
Song of the Lazy Farmer" Jam
es Fleming; Sister Corrie gave an
interesting talk on her trip to De
troit. The special session of State
Grange will be held at Smyrna
Grange this Thursday evening.
for the purpose Of comforting the
sixth degree. Only members that
have the sixth degree or wishing
to take it can attend this meeting.
Next Thursday evening, October
27th, will be our regular open
meeting night, and will also be our
Halloween party. Every one please
come masked Helen Deakyne has
charge of the entertainment All
All Club members are cordially in
vited. Come and bring your
friends.
Smyrna times., 1938-10-20
CAFE BLAST Is FATAL TO ONE
Theodore Brettas Dies From Burns
in Kent General Hospital, Dover

Efforts of State police to solve
the mystery of an explosion in a
roadside restaurant at Smyrna two
weeks ago were pressed Friday af-
ter the death of Theodore Brettas,
40. caused by injuries in the blast.
William Venetsanos, proprietor of
the Smyrna Cafe on the Boulevard
in the building owned by Miss Clara
Leinberger, was badly burned
Another man known as Charlie" :"
who has disappeared, was also
injured in the explosion. Although
officials are reticent about the in
vestigation, it was learned Brettas,
who drove into Smyrna the night
of the accident in a Massachusetts
car, was questioned in Kent Cen
eral Hospital before his death there
Thursday. Col. William ]. Storey,
deputy attorney general for Kent
County, and Lieut.. Norman Purnell
of the State police are directing
the probe. What caused the ex-
plosion has not been ascertained.
One belief, that a bomb had been
left il the restaurant, was dis
counted by officials