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Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
NEW CASTLE HISTORY TOLD
State Antiquities Society Sponsors
Publication; Rich Areas Explored

The story Of old New Castle
the ancient capital of Delaware and
one-time metropolis of the Della
ware Rivers told in elaborate
form in the new publication, New
Castle, Del, 1651-1939." Issued
last week by the Houghton, Mifflin,
Co., the book is sponsored by the
Delaware Society for the Preserva-
ton of Antiquities and has long
list of subscribers whose names
represent the leading families in
the state. Excellently bound, the
book has 48 photographs Of old
New Castle, taken by Bayard
Wooten and reproduced in gravure
The test is by Anthony Higgins, of
Sussex County who not only dips
into the history Of the town but
also examines why New Castle
managed to resist the inroads of
modernism and is today one of the
richest towns in so-called Colonial
Architecture. For New Castle did
escape the mansard roof period,
and its old houses today are
much as they We're in the middle Of
the 10Th Century. The end papers
show a section of an old map of
New Castle, including the old Tile
House. In the foreword, Mrs. Mary
Wilson Thompson, president of the
Delaware society, outlines the pur-
pose of the society, founded to
and restore the ancient
things of value" Credit is also ex-
tended to Frank E. Schoonover,
Laussat Rogers and Albert Kruse
for their assistance in the book.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
GRADUATES OF
COLLEGE LOST
Goldey College in Preparing a
Directory of All Its Past
Graduates "LOses" Some
FOUR FROM THIS SECTION

Goldey College, the well-known
business and secretarial school in
Wilmington, has announced its in
tention to print a directory con-
tanning the names and history Of
all it's graduates since the school
first opened. Complete histories,
including present addresses, occu-
pations, and families, will be print
ed in the directory under the name
of each graduate. Mr.. Jay w.
Miller, principal of Goldey College,
advised in a letter that the school
officials in charge of the project
have had much difficulty in finding
some graduates of early years. In
an effort to make the directory as
complete and accurate as possible,
tracers have been sent through the
mail to various towns in the Del
marva Peninsula in an attempt to
locate the missing persons. Grad
yates who have moved from their
former addresses, and persons who
may know the whereabouts of the
names below, are requested to send
any information they can to Mr..
Miller at the college in Wilmington.
from Smyrna and Clay
ton who are listed in the unable to
find column are: Clarence c. Pip
pin, class of 1908, Clayton; Ida
Reed, class of 1906, Smyrna; Ida
Marie Swain, class of 1924, Clay
ton, and Harry ]. Lower, class of
1904, Smyrna. These persons, Mr..
Miller said, are listed in the lost
column, and are requested to trans
fer their names to the found
column.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
WORK AT STATE HOSPITAL
Building Program at Farnhurst to
Cost S47,7O0 When Completed

A SAT- 700 building, repair, and
land-scaping program for the Del
aware State Hospital at Farnhurst
to be completed within the next six
months with the assistance Of the
Work Projects Administration was
announced last week by DR.. M. a.
Tarumianz, superintendent of the
hospital. The cost to the State
will not exceed $4,000. The an
nouncement came after the Per-
manent Budget Commission had
approved the transfer of $4,000
from the Division of Operators to
the Division of Permanent I'm
provements in the budget of the
hospital. DIR. Tarumianz explained
that this program could be under
taken not because the recent ses-
sion of the Legislature appropriat-
ed sufficient funds to carry on such
work, but because the hospital was
able to collect from paying patients
a sufficient amount to cover the ex-
penses incurred in these projects.
The hospital operates under two
funds, one the general administra-
ton fund received from the Legis-
lature which provides for operation
of the hospital for IL months of the
year, and the other special ac-
count which comprizes fees receiv-
ed from paying patients and which
is to pay the operating expenses of
the hospital for one month of the
wear.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
AsBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. DIR. j. w. Colona, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week

The services at Asbury Meth
odist Church, RevDr. ]. w. Colona,
pastor, announces services for next
Sunday, December 81, will be as
follows: the Church School will
convene promptly at 10 o'clock
with Mr. H c. Jones, superintend-
ent, in charge; the morning wor-
ship service and sermon at II; the
evening service of Christmas music
will be at 7.30 in the auditorium of
the Church. In this service all
three of the Choirs of the Church
will unite in presenting the pro-
gram of Christmas carols. And in
addition to the music Mrs. Thomas
Russell, assisted by Elizabeth and
Randolph Russell, will present a
part of "The Other Wise Man" by
Henry Vandyke. This evening SER
vice of Christmas music is the last
of the three Sunday evening pro-
grams of Christmas music by the
Choirs of Asbury Church. Also
our orchestra, under the direction
of Prof. G. R. Miller, will assist in
the service. The public is cordial
ly invited.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
XMAS PROGRAM
ROTARY CLUB
The Rev. Frederick Nj. Barton
Guest Speaker at Clubs
Christmas Program
TOPIC "BIRTH OF CHRIST"

The Smyrna Rotary Club last
Thursday evening devoted its meet
ing to a Christmas program. Rev.
Frederick M. Barton, rector of St.
Peters P. E. Church, Smyrna and
member of the Smyrna Club, ad-
dressed his fellow members on
"The Birth of Christ" DR.. Barton
said in part, that long before the
birth of Christ, the ancient peo-
pies looked forward to the coming
of a Messiah. The Tower of Babel,
one of the means by which the
people tried to reach the heavens,
was stopped by God. God comes
to the lowly as well as the rich,
Just for the asking for Holy
Spirit to descend. Christ was born
to create peace among all peo-
pies Of the earth. For over 1000
years people have sung Peace on
Earth, Good Will Toward Men, yet
the world is in a chaotic state.
The time for peace and good will
has not yet come. No room in the
inn was the answer to Joseph and
Mary at Bethlehem. Today 1000
years after the birth of Christ, too
many are saying mo room in the
Inn" Jesus grew to manhood and
went about doing good. Finally
He gave His life that all may have
the opportunity to be free from sin.
Christ's resurrection has assured
all peoples of the world eternal life
and peace everlasting. DR.. J. W..
CONTINUED on Page Eight)
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
Safe Blowers Missed $3.50

Burglars, believed to have used
nitroglycerin to blow open the
steel safes in the offices of Armour
& Company and Wilson & Com
pany in Wilmington, escaped with
S37 in cash and Sc in stamps re-
Gently, but left behind $500 in cash
and $3.50 in check that was in other
strong boxes. Interior of the Of
fees was wrecked by the blasts
which tore open the doors of the
heavy safes. Police expressed the
belief both jobs were done by the
same burglars.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
COUNTY CENSUS APPLICANTS
Twelve Applicants Report at Do
yer to Take Prescribed Course

Twelve applicants reported in
Dover, December 26 to take the
prescribed course of instruction for
work in the coming census in Della
ware. F. Allyn Cooch, state cen
sus director, and Bankson T. Hol-
comb, assistant director, are con
Quoting the school which will be
held from 9 to 4 o'clock Thursday
and Friday as well as the past two
days. At the close of the school,
examinations will be held, and
three workers will be appointed for
Kent County and four will be ap-
pointed for Sussex County. The
appointments will be for work in
business and industrial census only
Mr.. Cooch said applications of a
few more enumerators will be re-
Continued on Page Ffve)
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Arthur Carey, WelI-known Rail-
road Man, Died Suddenly Yesterday

Arthur Carey, "a, farmer of near
Clayton, died suddenly at his home
Wednesday, December 27, after a
heart attack. He was the son of
Nehemiah and Elizabeth Pleasan-
ton Carey. Mr.. Carey was a ma
chinist employed by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad for % years, and af-
ter his retirement managed his
farm for the past three years. He
is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Ethel M. Ennis, of Odessa, and
several sisters. Funeral services
will be held from the funeral chap
ell of w. A. FAIRIES & Son Saturday,
December 80, at 2 p. m. The Rev.
Leon w. Ross of Clayton will of
ficiate. Interment will be in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
DOVER RECTOR
GIVEN HONOR
The Rev. B. F. Thompson Will
Be Honorary Canon at
Wilmington Church
BEEN IN DOVER 80 YEARS

The Very Rev. Hiram r. Ben
nett, dean of the Cathedral Church
of st. John, announced at services
Monday, that the Rev. Benjamin
Fish Thompson, rector of Christ
Episcopal Church, Dover, has been
appointed honorary canon of the
cathedral by Bishop Arthur r. Nc
Kinstry. This will make two hon
orary canons at the Cathedral
Church, the other being the Rev.
William H. Darbie, in addition to
Canon Joseph H. carp, who was
appointed to that Office recently.
Mr.. Thompson has rendered his
resignation as rector of the Dover
church, where he has been since
1910, effective January /. He will
be installed as honorary canon at
the cathedral Sunday morning Jan
uary Z, with Dean Bennett ofdciat-
ing. Mr.. Thompson was gradual
ed from the Bordentown, N. J.,Col-
legiate Institute, the Trenton
Academy, and from the General
Theological Seminary in New York
in 1884. He was ordained to the
priesthood in 1885 and began his
ministry at Keyport, n. ]. He was
assistant rector at st. Marks
Church at Mauch Chunk, Pa, rec
tor of st. Johns Church at Ash
land, Pa, and at st. Michaers
Church at Birdsboro, Pa, before
going to Dover 80 years ago. He
will remain rector emeritus of the
Dover church
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
HOLIDAY MAIL
SETS NEW HIGH
Letter and Parcel Mailings In
Week Before Christmas
Hits Record for Smyrna
WEDNESDAY HEAVY DAY

A record number of letter and
postcard cancellations to go
through the Smyrna postoffice in
one week was reached in the six
days preceding Christmas of this
year. Acting Postmaster Louise
Denney reported total of $4,000
cancellations were recorded on the
machines used in this work for all
mail passing through the local Of
fee from Sunday, December II to
Saturday night before Christmas.
Wednesday was the heaviest day of
the entire week, with an estimated
10000 cancellations on that one
day alone, Miss Denney said. For
some reason, there were fewer par
cells sent out by Smyrna people
this year than in previous years,
Miss Denney said, although record
was not kept of the number sent
out or received. Final report of the
postal receipts for 1889 will be
compiled within the next two
weeks, but present indications
point to an estimated income from
postal receipts of more than Sill
500 for the year. The rush of
Christmas business through the
postof1ce taxed the capacity of all
employed there, but at no time did
a jamming of the mail take place.
All parcels and letters were deliv-
cred at the close of each day with
special delivery letters and parcels
arriving late Saturday delivered on
Sunday or Christmas Day.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
100000 in Year For JobIess

More than 100000 will have
been paid to unemployed workers
by the Delaware Unemployment
compensation Commission by the
end of this year-the first year of
Delaware Jobless benefit payments.
Contrasted to this "our-going" fig
ure is the S4.700,000 that will have
been paid by employers to the un-
employment fund for two wears
ending December 81. DR.. Charles
M. Wharton, executive director.
pointed out that payments up to
and including December Is totaled
S6SS,121.11. DR.. Wharton said that
contributions for the year should
total almost S2,50o,OOO.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
II SCOUTS ENTERTAIN
.Msfmas Party Completed
~ Members of the Troop

SNiAtpltlEu
members Of the Troop
Y Troop l, Girl Scouts Of
y, neld a Christmas party at
alury Club last Thursday.
\ O'Clock the scouts sat down
'-pper which they themselves
prepared, as a part of the Sec
..s ss'' hOnemaking activity.
= aale was beautifully decorat-
: lso candles and Christmas
Salle the two lighted trees
.Sl slde Of stage and the
NE IN the fireplace added
festive appearance Of the tbe
After supper the four na-
presented a program showing
Oqnstmas is spent in Other z
!, Tallol one presented Christ
Eng nagland with plum pudding.
| Is0 o,'sS' sS Ooars head and the
Ii al dancing merriIv in
! and "o y. Presented Mexico in
~ ~ story. Patrol three and
tsr- DortI3a'' gave an original play, the
ksDr s~ruaying Italy; the second
\, }; s.,ss after the program the
c.s"I. sS.AeIsd around the fire to
h t''1s, "ra Suddenly at the sing1 .
g. Ilnsle llsit Bells, Santa cIa1s
| 'tsa tsa " with a bag Of presents Slats
E-e nrSt scout party. .
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
CENTURY CLUB RESTARTS
Meetings VIII Be Resumed This
Friday After Two Weeks Recess

The regular weekly meetings of
the Century Club will be resumed
this Friday after a two weeks re-
cess. The club will play hostess at
a Children's Party. Mrs. Kennard
Price, Mrs. George Robinson and
Mrs. Joseph Berry are preparing
an interesting program in which
the children will take part. After
the program games will be played
and it is expected that Santa will
pay a post Christmas visit. Mem
bers of the club are urged to at
tend the business meeting and the
program. The executive board will
hold the postponed December meet
ing at two o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
E1r1RE HOME
EIs'PROGRAM
.,i,u,eut For Residents
a.,,. Welfare Home
|ars Holiday Week End
RsEr DINNER SERVED

!. year marked the seVentn emu
+nss celebration in the the @e.- S,'c-
1l.",s '-, at Smyrna. Each sue
n's rssr efforts have been
!, imurove and make more
~. tbe holiday season for
's' a.'DIs who live in the instltu-
r,5 Considerable time and effort
handed during the pre-
ss week in constructing a
/ : tbe living room of Guest
|Iliop and trimming the var
Christmas trees throughout
.'..itution. Saturday evening,
De. %, at $50 P. m'' the az
entertainment began. A spec
Lsudsville show was procured
4 put on a one hours enter
Esrt for the patients and en-
\, on the stage in the large
l nom In addition to this,
/ we're songs in which every
[cirsd. A conspicuous addition
|. music entertainment was the
Electric organ recently pur-
N with funds from the EN-
III and patients' commissary.
mgsu was only recently in
n but already has added much
\ music Of the Sunday relig-
|;sNces. Following the vaude-
show and singing, Santa Claus
by George Q. Fear
Sss introduced from the stage
sytanded seasons greetings to
Following this, assisted by his
he Of helpers, he went through
.utire institution and distribut-
resents to each and every pa
During this period, Christ
carols we're sung by the en-
Is through the various halls
coridOrs. These small pres
which the patients prize So
n, we're purchased from the
|; Of the employees and pa
! commissary. Sunday, De
er l4th, was featured by spec
services under the di-
1n Of the Institution, Protest
Chaplain, Dr.. ]. w. Colona, Of
ma, and Catholic Chaplain,
e. Z. G. Drummer, Of Clayton.
by, December 25th, was fea-
at noon the turkey dinner
al its accustomed trimmings
lich the patients, and employ
! vel, have been looking for
Some three hundred and
pounds Of turkey were pur-
4 for this particular occasion,
! is practically impossible to
Inyo1e who does not claim to
stuffed as a turkey following
neal. A special moving pic
snow was given for the pa
that afternoon which con
the Christmas entertain
Out Of three hundred and
patients approximately a
spent the holiday with rela-
or friends; the remainder,
'el' stayed in the institution
Aoyed the festivities which
cen planned for them.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
GRANGE XMAS PARTY TONITE
Annual Affair to be Held With
Special Program of Entertainment

At a short meeting of the Smyr-
ma Grange on December 21st it was
decided that the annual Christmas
party should be held Thursday ev-
ening, December 28th. A special
program of entertainment has been
arranged. Each person attending
is requested to bring small gift
for the exchange of presents. Next
Thursday, January 4th, the Grange
will hold its first meeting of the
new year, at which the recently
elected officers will be installed
with appropriate ceremonies. The
installation will be open to the
public.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec
tor, Announces Services for Week
st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, makes the following announce
ment for the first Sunday after
Christmas: 7.30 am. celebration
of the Holy Communion; 10 a. M,
Church School; IL a. M, morning
prayer and sermon upon the End
ing OF an Old Year and the Begin
ming of a New.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
Funeral of James A. Perry

Funeral services for James A.
Perry, who died Christmas morn
ing at his home in Cheswold, were
held yesterday afternoon at the
Matthews Funeral Home Inter
ment was at Lakeside Cemetery,
Dover. Mr.. Perry, who was Il,
was for many years an employee
of the State highway department.
He is survived by his sister, Miss
Elizabeth Perry of Cheswold.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
'' 10 GET wPA AID

r s,.tem Ssea,'s =, Are to Renovate
sun s''s% u "a and ID. Other Repairs
BY tbs T,Io v1,0uS has been al
aatoS NJ : Work !. rejects Ad-
sp's Tst.l s1a,, ior Improvement Of
L. p1i's a., win include ezcanst9 The pro
Is valvss nns' installing mains AIMS
Connections am arG
flissioasr,ia ! T Sponsored BY Town r.ln
s v. Beck Esas sss :, nsi11n s,%ney. =.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-28
Mrs. Harvey Hoffecker, Newark

Mrs. Ida B. Hoffecker, widow of
Harvey Hoffecker, age "A, died at
her home in Newark, Del, on De-
cember %. Burial services were
held Tuesday afternoon, with inter
ment in Brandywine Cemetery, Will
mington.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30

the door. But Pauline's hand was
on his arm.
"How is she? Will she get bet
ter? You must tell me-yOu
mustm she cried, as Neal hest
tated.
"I think so, Pauline. Don't lose
your courage. She's been terribly
sick, but she's a little easier now
I mustn't stop. I'll send Paul out
to you as soon as he can leave
your mother"
'Is there something anything
that I can do 2" she pleaded. Il feel
so useless"
Eyes, go with Josie Tor those
| things" He was gone with his last
word.
But Pauline would not leave the
cottage. I didn't blame her. 1t was
cruel to even suggest her doing So
Suppose something happened while
she was gone? In the end I was
the one who went with Josie.
I'll never forget that ride. On
the way to the parking space we
met Bruce Orion.
1--WE been hanging around hop
ing there would be something
can do" he said. II told Neal that
as I'm not a doctor, I wouldn't butt
in, but if he wanted anything
which I could do for him to whistle
and I'd hear him."
"We're going to the drug store
for some things" Josie hurriedly
explained.
"Take my car" he offered. "It's
easier to manage than either OF
yours"
II wouldn't dare" Josie said
"I'm not an expert driver, any
way" AS she spoke she led the way
to great numbering old car which
I would have hesitated to drive
and I've been handling a wheel for
years.
you're not going to drive that
thing" I gasped.
'"The only other car we have is
the beach wagon, and that has soft
tires for the sand," she explained
"Tll drive" I said. 1--WE never
driven in the fog and don't know
the way, but if you'll tell me just
when to turn and so forth, well
get there"
AS I spoke 1 sprang into little
old Bouncy and stepped on the
starter. Her instantaneous response
was heartening. That little cal
never has refused to do her duty
yet, and I can almost make her sit
up on her hind wheels -anc
beg.
Josie hesitated a bit, but 1 got
my own way. That darned ole
white elephant Of Cadillac would
) require the strength Of ten mer
to change a tire, and I wasn't feel
ing giantish If a fiat happened al
that hour.
I'll never forget that ride. Pt
driven in a binding snoWstorn
} several times. and 1 had thought
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30

that the hardest driving possible.
But the fog was worse.
couldn't tell where the sides
of the road were, whether we were
on a straight-awaY or on a sharp
curve. Only by constant attention,
careful creeping on and on, did l
finally make the drug store in Win
netaumet village.
Josie was not long inside. Fortu-
nately the things which were want
ed were all in stock, and in less
than five minutes from the time
braked to a stop we We're again on
our way.
The return trip wasn't SO hard.
Whether my courage was return
ing or whether some sixth sense
takes charge in a smothering fog
I don't know; but it seemed no
time at all before we rolled through
the gate of Hill House.
When we entered the living
room of the Rutherford cottage,
it was to find two angry, dis
gruntled men confronting Pauline.
who was almost in tears.
IT tell you I didn't leave the
room at ALL" she was saying. "And
what matter if had? You
wouldn't let me help. might as
we'll have been ten miles away"
Forget all that, SIS" Paul spoke
roughly. "You must have left the
room sometime while Josie and
Miss Gordon were gone" He ig-
nored our return. All his attention
was concentrated on his sister.
II tell you I did mott" Pauline
was angry now. mot for one"
She stopped, clapped her hand over
her mouth and looked with stricken
eyes at Paul. "I did go out" she
whispered. II felt so awful I went
to the bathroom and bathed my
face with cold water as soon as
Josie and Sally left"
That's the answer, Neal" Paul
swung on his heel and looked at
Neal, who nodded soberly in re-
turn.
Paul reached out and took
Josie's bundle. "We'll take another
look at mother; then We'll come
back here and talk to you girls.
Wait for u.s."
Pauline looked at us defiantely
as the men went out. Mother is
much better. Paul says she will get
well. But think he has gone COM
pletely whacky!"
Before we could reply DR.. Paul
and Neal returned. They drew us
into a close huddle and DR.. Paul
said:
'"This is to be kept a secret
Mother was poisoned. She was cold
when we came in from our drive,
SO poured her sroall drink from
my whiskey BOTTLE She drank 1t
and was Immediately taken sick.
Neal and have saved her. But the
point is, the poison was not in
tended for her. It was meant
for me.
! (To Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30
Teter Will
Be at State Far
Wednesday, Oct Il

Raleigh, Sept. 3O.-Lucky Ky North Ior
Day will be observed at llit nJ dav
Carolina State Fair on WeaneSual1d, ua1d
October IL. The fair VIII W
in Raleigh, October lO-l4' ,.odovi
The worlds champion uaieHd a',led
and his He'll Drivers are sclleauir t''iro
to open bag of % dea'n-oeA' 40
stunts. u,,irment
throughout, they will SMASH y, ', ovpr
race and stunt automobiles Sl h.and. md
the race track, demolishing OIauu ",
new equipment in the thrlH-'
med program. l., rpcent-
lv conceived and perfected, wD ort.
staged. In addition, many OF lio novoht
standing feats which first OlU~0 "o 70
the troupe international fame al' /
be presented. The worlds NO. o,e.
stuntman is to unfold all Oh ',, lils will
brated feats. Chief among 'ne", ,,bich
be his hazardous car jump IN ". w'' co.
he will try to jump regul",'Vt a string
dan over the tops OF loiis
of parked automobiles. ootacu-
Teter also will stage Sp',obile
lar mid-air crash Of an au'o"aYd au'".icade
through a blazing timber VA VA the
and his renowned craSh-lomIlt a
feat in which he solnelS".dl olnod side
speeding car end-over-end a,'G 'nD;de
over side while remaining l.i9l~l tro,pe
Members of the brittany ~0 in.
will contribute other thrllle,, nf two
Guiding the head-on colllslon ~ - driv-
speeding automobiles win 'l'0 Dale
ers remaining inside, ana viii will
O'Brien, 138-pound strong ho lll'rI driven
permit a three-ton truck 10 po nare-
across his unprotected boqy. l.1yod wi will
devil Dillon, while bllnololoto .o,,cvcle
attempt to jump his ho'0'
through a ring of fire. o.sistant
Major Whiffle and his aSI'1 ',1 nro-
Dizzy, outstanding clowns a,,eing WI
vide comic relief by puIIe3a nrStar and
the breath taking feats OF Ie''-
the Hell Drivers. ~