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CORRESPONDENCE
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a guest last week of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles G.. Moore.
Mrs. Lena Scotton entertained
during the holidays Mr.. and Mrs
George Scotton, of Philadelphia;
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Section and
son, of Newark, and Mr.. and Mrs
Lyman Scotton, of Goldsboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grafton Heather
entertained last week, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Heather and daughter,
Janet and Bobby Heather, of Mary
del.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ashton, of
Wilmington, were holiday visitors
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ashton.
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06

parently," continues the Star.
"They flashed and died, and a
person half a mile away could
neither have seen nor heard
them. But somehow they
reached up into empty space
and tapped an invisible source
of energy; for far across the
Atlantic Ocean they caused
ear-phones to pick up the mes
sage.
'fIis miracle of wireless
telegraphy is a familiar one
now, so familiar that most of
the time we fail to recognize
it as a miracle at all, and take
it just as much for granted as
we do such everyday miracles
as sunrise, a baby's laugh, or
love.
''But it remains a miracle,
nevertheless; and we might
have a better understanding
of the world we live in if we
could remember that the
whole structure Of modern So
ciety is built on just such
miracles, so that the mere ex-
istence of our complicated civ
ilization is one of the most
breathtaking miracles Of all
time.
'0The real truth about man
is not at all the sort of truth
that the "realists" proclaim,
that he is just another animal
with greed and self-interest
his eternal motive-springs. It
is a much more noble and sur
prising truth: That he is a
miracle worker, able to tran
scend the limitations which
nature has put upon him, cap
able Of surprising himself and
Of building for himself a world
infinitely complex, beautiful
and wondrous. Now, one
thing is certain about people
who inhabit such a world:
They have to live up to it,"
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06

Charter No. 23S1-Reserve District No.
REPORT OF CONDITION OF
THE NATIONAL BANK OF SMYRNA,
IN the State of Delaware, at the close of
business on December 3Ist, 1897
iPublished in response to call made by
Comptroller of the Currency, under Section
52ll, U. S. Revised Statutes).
ASSETS
Loans and discounts S545.144 e5
United States Government obli-
/ cations. direct and fully guar
o.a anteed .;.... .;;.... -. 257.8o7.88
Banking house. $8o.ooo. Furni- 0S'Os"oo
ture and fixtures. $4,000 - 10000. 90
banking house ~. -. 100000
Reserve with Federal Reserve
bank ....;...; ..:..... 72.634.77
I and cash items in process of
collection ........ 1,459.85
Total Assets ........ ....sI.135. PA. 40
/ LIABILITIES
Demand deposits Of individuals,
partnerships, and corporations s248. COS "a
! lime deposits of individuals,
/ partnerships. and corporations 63I, ,844.0
State, county. and municipal de-
i, posts aa.... ......... 5,187.95
posits ..,..., ......... 2O.7O5.7s
ing certified and cashiers
checks outstanding ...e. 1854
Secured by pledge of
loans and or in
vestments IFS 20,705.76
Not secured by pledge
/ or loans and on
/ investments S85,776.06
Total Deposits v. s9O6, ,48l.82
Dividends declared but not yet
payable and amounts set aside
for dividends not declared ... 2,O00 90
Capital account:
Common stock, 1000
shares. par $4,000
per share $l00.O00.00
surplus ..-... 100000
Undivided profts-net 26,76258
Total Capital Account . 226, 1852. .58
Total Liabilities Observation-Disclosures .244. 40
MEMORANDUM: Loans and Invest
ments Pledged to Secure Liabilities
United States Government obli-
cations. direct and or fully
guaranteed ..-.-. $3.50. 49,. 5l,326.72
Total Pledged excluding re-
discounts) ......... 51,326.72
Against United States Govern
meht deposits ...-.. 2l,O07.97
Against deposits of trust depart
ments ...-. -...-... ....... SO.3l8.75
Total Pledged .-. ...s 51.826.72
State Of Delaware, County of Kent, IS:
1, Edw. Il. Porter, cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief.
EDW. T. PORTER, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
5th day Of January 1888.
GEORGE r. STEVENSON,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
J. WELLS FAIRIES,
J. III. DAVID,
HARVEY G. JONES,
II
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06
sc Years of Wireless

1t is SO years since Marconi
sent his first wireless message
across the Atlantic, says the
Schnectady Union Star.
'The spluttering, cracking
sparks which his key-tapping
caused to jump into the air
were weak little things - ap-
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06

guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Radnor.
Miss Florence Gale, of Baltimore,
has been spending a few days at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Leo Gale.
Charles Bell spent a few days re-
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06
Keep Politics Out Police Force


'It is unthinkable," declares
the Journal Every Evening
of Wilmington, "that the Del
aware State Police Depart
ment should be made a parts
an football for the benefit of
job hunters, many of whom
have neither the ability nor
the experience to maintain it
at its present high standard
of efficiency for public protec-
ton"
1T is equally unthinkable
that G. @. Reynolds, the pres
ent superintendent Of the de-
partment, who, BY years Of eff
ficient work has made it what
it is today, should be ousted
from his office to the end that
a politician, wholly unfamiliar
with police matters, may get
his job. Yet, that is what
Democratic organization com
mittees are urging be done.
"The demand for the dis
placement Of Superintendent
Reynolds BY a politician is
merely part and parcel Of a
scheme to turn over to par
tisan spoilsmen an exceeding
ly important state depart
ment, with a possibility Of the
police force being transform
ed into a vote-delivering ma
chine.
"The people Of our state
have watched the upbuilding
of the State Police Depart
ment. They have seen the
gradual development Of the
personnel until today it ranks
very high as an agency for
regulation and protection. The
force is small, it is true, and
many not always have func-
toned perfectly, but it is
good. 1t is no fault Of Super
intendent Reynolds that it is
not larger. That has been due
to lack Of money to enlarge it.
That it is good may be attrib-
uted to him.
''Public interest demands
that he be left undisturbed in
the position which he now
holds, to the end that the
state police force, from top to
bottom, may be composed of
what may be termed career
men," whose slection shall, as
in the past, be on the basis of
fitness only, and not on parts
anship, and whose continu-
ance in office shall depend only
on meritorious performance
of duties rather than on po-
litical activities. By all means
keep the state police out of
politics.
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06
THE SMYRNA TIMES Is an Indepsndent

THE SMYRNA TIMES Is an Independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town
II represents and the State of which 1t
is a part. 1t also gives the items of
Importance Of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
ADVERTISEMENTS Smyrna Times
is the business medium not only for the
town it represents, but for the outlying
district of which it is the center, en-
bracing the towns of Clayton, Kenton,
Cheswold. Townsend. Leipsic, SC. A rate
of SO cents per inch an insertion charg-
ed for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale. For Rent,
lost and Found advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less. minimum
charge of SO cents per insertion. In
memoriam articles. 10 cents per line per
Issue
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06
WELLINGTON

Items of Personal and Social Inter-
est Cleaned About Neighborh0od
Millington, Md, Jan. GA num-
ber of young folks of this commun-
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06
PUBLIC SALE

No; DEXTER. years old. grey. work
anywhere.
No. 2-NAT. grey. years old. been
worked.
No. 3-SADIE, roam. work and brood
mare. weight about 1900 pounds.
Nos. and KIT and LADY, Pair
Black Mules, 8 and 9 years old. weight
about 140O pounds each, work anywhere
kind and gentle.
Nos. and BECK and LIZ, Pair Dark
Bay Mules, and years old, work any
where kind and gentle
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06

Entered at the Post Office at Sm. .Jrna, Del
aware. as Second Class matter.
Subscription price. s1.5o per year. strictly
in advance.
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06

Published Every Thursday Morning. BY
r. ID. HOFFECKER. Proprietor.
Founded by Robert ID. Hofscker, July s,
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06
30 Head of Cattle

Ihlrty mead OF cattle and two Bulls, all
OF which are accredited. These cows range
in age from one to nine years. Some are
fresh and some will be fresh by day of
sale. One Holstein Bull, 1 u years old, with
papers. One Bull, II months old.
FOUR BROOD S0WS, with Pigs
Supposed to farrow February Sth
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c.
Mccormick Deering Binder, S-foot, near
ly new; Deering Mower, 5-foot cut, cut 2
years Emerson Mower. 5-foot cut in good
mick Deering Grain Drill, 12-spout, new !;
John Deer Corn Planter. with fertilizer at
tachments, good shape New Idea Manure
Spreader. good shape; Oliver Manure
Spreader. nearly new; Roller, one Spring.
tooth, new; Hay Rake. 2 John Deer Riding
Plows. one No. IL and one No. IA: 8 Oliver
Walking Plows. No. 98; No. 40 Oliver
Plow. No. 10 Ward Plow. and one One
horse PlOw 2 Farm Wagons and one To-
nato Wagon; Tomato Rack and Springs !;
Dump Corn Cutter, Two-row Corn Cutter :
Iron Drag Harrow, Wooden Drag Harrow :
"a" Drag Harrow. new; Iron Age Sulky
Cultiavtors, 3 Walking Cultivators, Potato
Digger, new; Potato Planter; 16-inch
Grain Fan. sets of Platform Scales, one
400 pounds and one 1900 pounds 2 Hay
Racks. Grindstone, set of good Log Wheels
and Log Chains; 80 feet Hay Fork Track
with Hangers and Carriage Dearborn.
nearly new; York Carriage new; sets of
Wagon Harness. two Brand new sets
Double Reins one set Double Reins. "a feet
long one set Dearborn Harness 10 sets
Plow Harness 10 Collars 10 Bridles set
Single Carriage Harness new set Double
Carriage Harness, with nets: Dearborn
Pole. Carriage Pole. Single Trees, Double
Trees, Three. Four and Six-Horse Trees
Forks, Shovels. Spades Hoes, new Milk
Cans, Milk Buckets. 8 Strainers. Four-can
Milk Cooler. Hand Corn Planters. lot of
white and burlap Bags. and other things
too numerous to mention.
Lot of Clover and Timothy Hay.
1920 Mccormick Deering Tractor, good
shape; sets r.. & o. 10-inch PIows, new
Double Disc Cutter; new international Mill.
Lot Of HOUSEHOLD GOODS, Radio, etc.
Terms of Sale-CASH
WILLIAM T. DAVID
r. w. Slaughter. Auctioneer
Walter Marker. Outside Clerk
John Urian, Inside Clerk
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06
NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses, cows
and mules removed FREE of
charge by calling DOVER 749 r
13. No animals removed unless call
is made Immediately and no an
imals dying from a contagious dis
ease will be removed.
Smyrna times., 1938-01-06
M{RfB8!8s!ktt r.! IS!
HEPBURN ROGERS
seo-aApIo ADoLpHE
Picture MEkJOU
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

The Annual Meeting of the
shareholders of THE FRUIT
GROWERS NATIONAL BANK
AND TRUST COMPANY OF
SMYRNA for the election of Di-
rectors and for the transaction of
any other business that may law
fully come before it will be held at
Office of the Company in Smyrna,
Del, Tuesday, January IL, 1898
between the hours of IL A. M. and
II Noon.
III. r. BODLEY, Cashier.
1923
The Washington times., 1938-05-06
Hospice Drive
DR.. Fitzpatrick Talks
At Legion Rally

Neglect of any group or class
of women is a fundamental dan
ger" to the community, DR.. John
R. Fitzpatrick, dean of Columbus
University, warned last night at
a rally inaugurating the member.
ship drive of the Hospice Legion.
The Hospice, designed as Q
home for destitute girls Of the
white collar class" and operated
bv the Girls Club and the Volun-
teers of America, was hailed by
DR.. Fitzpatrick.
Other speakers at the rally were
Mrs. Lloyd w. Biddle, president
of the District Federation Of Won
ems Clubs and director Of the
membership drive; Mrs. Henry r.
Sawtelle, Mrs. John Tucker, Mrs.
E. w. Howard and Col. Mary
Keppel.
The Washington times., 1938-05-06
ENGINEER VET
TELLS OF WORK
PERILS IN 1890
Once Worked 463 Hrs.
In Month; Laid Off

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. May 8.
Hazards surrounding railroading
in the COS were recalled here 70.
Gently by j. Herbert Patterson,
Pennsylvania railroad engineer,
who retired after 48 years service.
Railroading was a gruelling,
dangerous task in those days, he
asserted. Safety measures, such
as are observed now, were unheard
of and it was not uncommon for
a man to work Gay and night
without rest.
I'VE worked a 24-hour shift
lots of times" he said. "Once I
worked SO hours without stop
ping.
"One time after working 463
hours in one month, I refused
to go out on an extra 14-hour
shift and got laid off for 80
days"
BEGAN IN 1890
Patterson started with the
Pennsy in 1890, firing a two-a-day
freight run between New Castle,
Pa, and Homewood, Pa. Five
years later he won q promotion
to the drivers seat and he held
the engineers rating until his
recent retirement at 10.
The first engine he fired
weighed about 80 tons. It was
equipped with airbrakes but only
a few freight cars had the same
brakeage. The last engine he
operated here weighed about ITS
tons, was equipped with numerous
safety devices and all cars in the
train could be stopped with air
brakes.
Except for one incident, Patter.
son said he was never in q major
accident and only one man was
slightly injured on any train oper.
ated by him.
HOW ACCIDENT OCCURRED
The one accident occurred in the
eos when he was firing on q run
to Ashtabula. AS the train
rounded a curve, Patterson and
the engineer we're quite surprised
to see freight backing onto the
main line ahead of them. The
engineer whistled for the crew to
set the brakes, then jumped. Pat.
terson, unable to move, stood in
the cab until the engine ploughed
into the rear of the freight. After
it was all over, he suddenly came
to life and jumped, running as
though his life was at stake.
The Washington times., 1938-05-06
POntiff to Honor
Alfred E.. Smith

NEW YORK, May 8 G.N.SD.
Former Governor Alfred e. Smith
will be made a privy chamberlain
Of the cape and sword in the
household Of Pope Plus XI on May
16, Cardinal Hayes revealed to-
day. John S. Burke, wealthy phil
anthropist and John Thomas
Smith, real estate operator also
will be honored with Smith.
The Washington times., 1938-05-06
Adele Astaire's
Father-in-laW Dies

LONDON. May 6 U.N.SJ.-The
Duke of Devonshire, head Of one
Of the Oldest families in England
and father-in-law Of Adele AStaire,
died today at his home in Chats
worth after a lengthy illness. His
son. Lord Charles CavendiSh, and
Miss Astaire, noted dancer and
sister Of Fred Astaire, were mar
ried some years ago.
The Washington times., 1938-05-06
Fall Off Fence
Injuries Girl, Z

Seven-year-old Evelyn Allison. Of
405 Eleventh st. S. E., was recov-
ering today from scalp decorations
received yesterday when she fell
from a threefoot fence in front
OF her home.
Taken to Casualty Hospital, the
child was treated and permitted
to return home with her mother,
Mrs. Maude Allison.
The Washington times., 1938-05-06
Good Will Urged
On Capital, Labor

NEW YORK. May 8 0N.SO.
Thomas w. Lamont, a Morgan
partner, sees no reason why Amer
lea cannot put its house in order:
Capital and labor are capable
OF solving their own problems In
a spirit Of good will
The Washington times., 1938-05-06

Satin slips beautifully trimmed
with imported IaceS. Silk Leon.
cite crepe in regular and extra
sizes. "a to so. Lace trimmed
or tailored. Adjustable straps
and ShadOw-prOOf. Regularly
sold for 1.79.
The Washington times., 1938-05-06

Perfect, ringless chiffOns in
3 and 4 thread weights. Also
ringleSs Z thread pure silk
service weight with Isle top.
A lOng-wearing stocking she
will remember with pleasure.
All new cOlOrS. Sizes 81
= to 1917.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-06

D. Roosevelt, promised aid to the dis
tressed. White and colored, they flocked
to the Democratic banner, and are still
there.
While this was going on Republicans
were criticizing the spending and infer
entially threatening to stop it If they
obtained power.
Mr.. Murphy was Governor at Lansing
when the last depression hit. He re-
peated his Detroit performance, although
this time largely with Federal money.
Complaining the situation for Repub-
leans, disinterested observers agree that
Gov. Murphy has given the State one Of
the best administrations In it, history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-06
Entertain Border Guards.

MAASTRICHT, the Netherlands l1.
Accordion players crossing the Meth
erlands- Belgian frontier to play at
neighboring village dances are required
to contribute free tune for customs Of
f1cers. Thus, without cutting the ac-
cordions bellows, guards can tell wheth-
er the instruments are being used for
smuggling or just for gayety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-06
Moscow Gets New Cabs.

MOSCOW P).-Moscow's fleet of taxi
cabs has been augmented by 201 new
cabs of Soviet manufacture, giving this
capital of 100000 residents total Of
2214 taxis-ons for each 1907 innab-
itantA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-11-06

This is the seventh and conclud-
ing article OF series OF Sunday
Star articles on, political. economic
and social conditions in Uarious
parts OF the United States. Mr..
Barnes, author of this article, is
a member OF the editorial staff of
the Detroit NetUs.
Evening star., 1938-01-17

~ N JANUARY Is. 1883. Presi-
dent Arthur dipped his quill
pen into the ink. signed his
~ name with flourish and the
Pendleton >bill became law. Tonight
the National Radio Forum observes
the 55th anniversary of the Civil Serv-
ice Act, bringing before the micro
phone Representative Robert Rams
peck, Democrat, of Georgia. chairman
of the House Civil Service Committee
and one of the foremost congressional
advocates of the merit system.
Among other things Mr.. Ramspeck
is expected to emphasize the advis-
ability for passage OF the bill, of which
he Is the author to break up the an
clent postal patronage system by plac-
ing the appointment OF postmasters
OF first, second and third class post
offices under civil service. Since it's
passage by the House a number of
months back the bill has been tied up
In the Senate Civil Service Commit
tee. Mr., Ramspeck also will discuss
the legislation urged by President
Roosevelt to extend civil service to
all but the policy-forming positions
throughout the executive branch of
the Government.
The Forum, arranged by The Star,
Is broadcast every Monday night at
l0:3O over q oaSt-to-coaSt network
OF National Broadcasting Co., and
comes to local listeners over WMAL.
YOU number any music lovers
among your friends. you probably
nave learned weeks ago that it isn't
the Wisest thing in the world to call
them on the phone Monday nights
between 9 and 10, what with those
one-hour concerts Of the Philadelphia
Symphony on WMAL. Tonight is no
exception. and We don't want any,
body bothering us between 9 and 10,
Tor Artur Rubinstein, the celebrated
Polish pianist, now making his first
concert tour in this country in nearly
decade. will be guest soloist with
the orchestra. His selections will in
clude the second and third move-
mentS from Saint-Saens' Piano Con-
certo in G Minor" two Chopin COM
positions. "Nocturne" and "Etude No.
n in A Flat" and De Fallas Fire
Dance"
Ihe orchestra, conducted bv Eu-
gene Ormandy. will be heard in
Weber's Overture to Euryanthe.
Chabrler's "Espana Ransodie .,a
the "Will-o-the-Wisp's Dance" and
Rakoczy March, from Berlioz's
"Damnation of Faust"
NOTES and half notes: George Ar
liss makes his first radio appear-
ance IN four years tonight with
MS wife opposite him. playing Dis
raell' on the Radio Theater (WJsV
at g..
Evening star., 1938-01-17

WHAT your neiehbor considers right
Won NAV consider wrong, and the
reverse Is equally true. All depends on
just how you look at a matter. A fair
Judgment may be obtained onlv when
a matter is considered from all points
OF view and. unfortunately, this is all
too seldom.
Sammy Jay had brought bad news
TO the Old Orchard. He had told
Tommy Tit the Chickadee that Butch
er the Shrike was over in the Green
Forest. OF course. this meant that
sooner or later he would visit the
Old Orchard. He always did when in
the winter he came down from the
North. The thought Of what might
happen If he did caused Tommy Tit
to shiver, for Butcher the Shrike is a
killer Of birds smaller than himself,
even OF some quite as big as himself.
I hate him!" cried Tommy Tit 30
flercely that, coming from such little
fellow, 1t was amusing. Hes an OUT
law. That is what he is, an outlaw.
What right has he to try to catch
and kill us? Tell me that"
Sammy Jay looked thoughtful. II
suppose he would say that it is the
right of self-preservation. Perhaps
the worms and the insects that YOU
and catch feel the same way about
U.s."
This was new idea to Tommy Tit
and he thought it over for a minute
or two. 1T isn't the same" he decided
No, sir, 1t isn't the same. Worms and
insects aren't birds. When we eat
them we are not eating our own kind.
That's what can't understand. Can
you. Sammy Jay?"
Sammy pretended not to hear that
question. It was little too personal.
1t was embarrassing 1t brought to
mind certain deeds of his own that
he didn't care to have his neighbors
know about. He changed the subject
WELL said he, Il must be moving
along. I've given you warning, 80
watch out, Tommy Tit. Butcher the
Shrike would ask for nothing better
than a plump little fellow like you.
Watch out!
With this Sammy flew off. Tommy
Tit watched him out of sight. II sup
pose he really did see Butcher, or he
wouldn't have said so," thought Tom
my. Still, he might have been mis-
taken. People do make mistakes.
And even if Sammy did see him over in
the Green Forest, that doesn't mean
that he is going to stay around here.
He may have just stopped over to rest
on his way farther South. Just seeing
him doesn't prove that he Is doing
Evening star., 1938-01-17
ToDAY,s PRoeI

any hunting around here. want
more evidence than just the word of
Sammy jay"
Just little later that day he found
that evidence. 1t wasn't pleasant
find. No, sir, it wasn't a pleasant
find. 1t was one of Dotty the Tree
Sparrow's family, hanging by the neck
in small crotch Of a young tree. 1t
had been killed by blow on the head.
and then placed there. 1t was sad
sight.
Now I know that Sammy told the
truth, and that Butcher is about"
muttered Tommy and shruddered.
mo one but Butcher ever does
thing like this He is dreadful. He is
worse than the Hawks and the Owls;
they have to hunt and kill in order to
live; they have to have meat or starve
to death. but Butcher the Shrike is
different"
Who says I'm differently" de-
manded voice. and Tommy Tit
turned a back somersault just in time
to escape sudden dash by Butcher
himself. He lodged into a tangle
where Butcher could not get at him,
but could only glare in. Who says
Evening star., 1938-01-17
RAMSPECK TALKS
0NFORUM TONIGHT
55th Anniversary Of Civil
Service Act to Be
Observed.

~ N JANUARY is. 1888. Presi-
I dent Arthur dipped his quill
pen into the ink. signed his
~ name with a flourish and the
Evening star., 1938-01-17
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