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Evening star., 1939-06-18

Falls and work will begin by June
l on the adjoining section from the
falls to Tennessee Bald.
Before June 30 work will start on
an ll-mile section between North
Carolina highway 42l and Blowing
Rock, leading into some of the high
est and most scenic country north
of the Smokes.
The next few months will see
the beginning of construction activi-
Evening star., 1939-06-18
By Ben H. Pearse.

The colonel finished lighting his
/ pipe and tossed the still-burnine
match over his shoulder into a ca
pacious steel Wastebasket at the
| corner of his desk 1t was after
the closing hour, and his visitor
watched nervously while the colonel
continued the conversation until in
a few moments curl of smoke ap-
peared and the papers in the basket
| burst into flames.
Colonel, your wastebaSket," the
visitor warned, starting from his
chair. The colonel calmly picked up
the basket with its flaming contents
and instead of eXtinguishing the
blaze carried it carefully over to a
radiator, where he watched the last
shred OF paper turn to ashes.
"A little fire is a good thing even
on hot day" he mused, glancing
at the charwomen and janitors
sweeping and emptying Wastebaskets
at score of desks nearby. Il usu-
ally have one about this time every
afternoon
While not the higest officer in the
intelligence division, the colonel
nevertheless was focal point fo1
information sometimes of the high
est Importance. Notes of telephone
conversations, memoranda of all
kinds went into his wastebasket
after an order had been carried out
or the information had been passed
along to its proper recipient. And
the surest way of disposing of the
contents of wastebaskets, which
have been known to get into un-
intended hands. is to burn it.
Across the fenced-off thorough
fare separating the Munitions from
the Navy Building signs warning
employees to be careful of their con-
versation on matters affecting de-
partmental matters, relics of World
War days, have been busted off and
placed in prominent spots. Inquiries
which II months ago would have
brought a ready answer now elicit
only polite Sorry, but that's not
for publication"
The reason for this heightened
vigilance was revealed last week
when Attorney General Murphy an
nounced that in response to Senate
and House demands for action j.
Edgar Hoover, head of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, had been
tN1o SNN nj, Nf y II
drive to combat foreign espionage.
In contrast to an average of IS
espionage cases during the five
years preceding 1888, there were 634
cases in that year, an increase of
500 cases over 1887. The number of
cases now awaiting or under inves-
tigation was estimated at more than
1000. Additional funds were asked
to handle this load
This sudden increase in espionage
activity in the United States is the
outward manifestation of the Eu-
ropean armament race and the in
creasing Importance of this coun-
try in the broad picture of world
events. Since the dawn of history
military intelligence has played q
decisive role in the rise and fall OF
nations, and generals have succeed
ed or failed more often than not
in accordance with their knowledge
OF the enemy's plans.
Napoleon, despite his brilliance OIL
the battlefield, relied heavily upon
his minister of police, Joseph
Fouche. whom he mistrusted and
frequently dismissed, but invariably
restored to favor because his system
OF personal spies furnished informa.
Evening star., 1939-06-18

export, and today 1t is in use by
most foreign air forces. The reasons
for this are two: First, it proved
so valuable that the Army felt that
commercial airliners should not be
denied its use. and. second, its con-
Struction made it impossible to
maintain secrecy for more than a
limited time. The compass was
merely an ingenious adaptation of
the directional antenna principle to
a compass. The circular loop about
18 inches in diameter used to pick
up radio signals from any COM
mercial station desired could not be
hidden inside the fuselage without
interfering with reception. It's in
stallation outside the fuselage i'm
mediately indicated to any foreign
observer the principle involved.
After that only little research and
experiment would be necessary to
duplicate it.
Bombing Sight Secret.
The new bombing sight developed
by the Army Air Corps. however,
is different matter. Having no
other than a military use, it can
and has been kept secret because
Of the limited number of men and
planes involved in training. None
but those actually concerned with
its operation or maintenance ever
handle it. Probably fewer than
l in 10 of the whole Air Corps
personnel have ever seen one. Re-
ports of its performance have never
been made public. It's accuracy is
reported to be "uncanny," to use
one description. but how that ac-
curacy is obtained is one of our
strictest military secrets.
One of the surest methods Of
maintaining military supremacy is
constant development of new weap-
ons, so that by the time foreign
nations learn of one invention it
is obsolescent and ready to be re-
placed by an improved type. But
meanwhile every effort must be
made to eliminate leaks of military
information, even from commercial
plants. For this reason Army au-
thorities have reserved the right
to investigate aliens on the pay rolls
of factories engaged in filling con-
tracts for the new defense pro-
gram. Additional funds have been
provided for the F.. B. I. to investi-
gate spy suspects referred by Army
or Navy authorities.
U. S. Foreign Service.
In the field of foreign service the
Army has received money to send
military attaches to several South
American countries, where the &C
tivities of Nazi agents have been
extended recently. Recent spy &C
tivity in the Canal Zone will require
additional precautions at this vital
link in the Nations defense plan.
Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Alaska and the
Philippines are scheduled for in
creased attention in the fight
against foreign espionage.
While turning over the F. B. l. re-
sponsibility for conducting spy in
vestigations, the Army and Navy
will devote their energies toward
training their forces in the use of
present weapons and developing
new ones to keep ahead of the
armament parade. BY bringing it's
equipment up to date and storing
up reserve supplies. it plans to reach
a state of preparedness adequate to
serve as warning to aggressor ma
tions. All this on the theory that
lack of preparedness failed to keep
us out Of the last World War. and
a different policy may bring a differ
ent result in the next,
Evening star., 1939-06-18

contract or in process which, with
the road now completed, will permit
uninterrupted travel along the high
Blue Ridge from the Virginia North
Carolina line to Mount Mitchell,
highest point east of the Rocky
Mountains.
In the Mount Pisgah National
Forest area southeast of Asheville,
unit is under construction between
Wagon Road Gap and Pigeon River
Evening star., 1939-06-18

ties in both States which, coupled
with work in progress or completed,
will nearly complete work on the
parkway between Roanoke, Va, and
Asheville, N. C.
RecreatiOnal Areas.
In connection with the parkway
development, the National Park Ser
vice also is providing recreational
areas. which will include picnic
grounds. fireplaces, water, parking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-12
School Fairgrounds
Open All Year
Urged on Citizens
Stanton Park Association
Backs East Capitol
Site for Armory

Adequate school Fairgrounds, open
all year in order that children may
be kept off the streets, was urged by
Capt. Richard Mansfield of police
precinct No. at meeting last
night of the Stanton Park Citizens
Association.
Capt. Mansfield cited the loss suf-
fered in damage to school property
last year, $4,000, but stated that
this was negligible in comparison to
the possible loss of life Of child If
he had no playground to 60 to and
was forced to use the streets.
He added that there were 20
schools in the Northeast section,
more than in Southeast and South
west combined. To serve this vast
number of children there were only
two actual Fairgrounds in the sec
ton, Rosedale and Sherwood, he
pointed out.
The association passed motion
favoring the transferring of play
ground personnel and funds to the
jurisdiction of the Community Gen.
ter Department. In separate mo-
ton the group requested the secre-
tary. William J. Bartle, to write the
Board Of Education and the Com
munity Center Department to ascer-
tain the steps necessary to take to
have the Peabody School playground
opened all year.
A resolution submitted by Harry
N. Stull, favoring erection of the
National Guard armory at the east
end of East Capitol street, was
passed.
The meeting, held in the Peabody
School, was presided over by the
president, Curtis E. Chadwick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-12
Cleanup Campaign.
In Northwest Projected

A cleanup campaign to clear
Northwest Washington's streets and
sidewalks of debris was projected
by the Cathedral Heights Cleveland
Park Citizens Association at its
meeting last night in st. Adams
Church parish hall.
Culver B. Chamberlain, president
Of the organization, reported on the
progress Of the Northwest Council
OF Citizens Associations, saying that
the other associations in the council
are Chevy Chase, Forest Hills, North
Cleveland Park, Connecticut Avenue
and American University Park.
A stricter enforcement of the
parking laws in the Northwest was
urged by members who found 1t
difficult to park near their homes
because cars parked in excess of
the 18-hour limit.
The association went on record
as vigorously opposing the intangi-
BILE personal property tax, but IA
vored personal income tax as a
substitute. Inheritance and gift
taxes were opposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-12
Increase in Police
Protection Asked

More police protection in the Sec
ond precinct was asked in a reso-
luton adopted last night by the
Northern Seventh Street Business
mems Association at a meeting in
Immaculate Conception Hall. The
group discussed the Griffenhagen
report on District government reor-
ganization and referred the plan to
the Law and Legislative Committee
for action.
Benjamin Rubin was given a
travelling bag as an award for the
best suggestion for the organiza-
tons improvement. A plan of the
Federation Of Businessmen Asso-
Citations for a river excursion was
also approved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-12
School Pupils Take Over
D. T.. Rule for a Day

Sixty-fve representatives Of the
city's school children took over
important posts in the District gov
eminent today as officials CO.
operated in observance of Junior
District day.
The youngsters selected to par
ticipate in the municipal admins
tration for day occupied the chairs
of the Commissioners and other
executives at the District Building.
They sat on Police Court benches
and were in evidence at police head
quarters.
The regular officials remained in
the background, but guided activities
of their juvenile substitutes in order
that affairs of city management
might be conducted in orderly fash
ion.
Thomas E. Lodge. chairman of the
Alcohol Beverage Control Board, is
chairman of the committee in
charge of the program.
Beginning at 2 pm, school chill
dren were slated to march up Con-
stitution avenue in the Junior Dis
trict day parade. The COLUMN was
to form at lis pm. at Ninth street
and Constitution avenue NV.
City heads were to review the
march, expected to be the most
impressive since Inauguration of the
annual observance, according to Miss
Sibyl Baker, supervisor of play
grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-12

More and more modern
women are adapting
this INTERNAL method
Of sanitary protection.
Perfected ~ Z doctor
for the active woman
of today. It's COM
Portable safe .
completely invisible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-12

Prices Nay vary Slightly In MARYLAND
Which Are Under State Contract LsWs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-12

Choice Of these popu-
lar brands .. Milltro,
Canadian Club. ColWeod
Belvedera, Palma villa.
Or 0uintesSa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-12
M|D-WEEK BARGAINS

Tired feet viii appreciate the rest
fulness and lieht weiSht Of these
slippers and the extra comfort
Of the padded heels. Terry cloth
lining.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-12

Makes tiresome mixing
work easier and much
quicker. Has . pint and
q half glass bowl, and
rubber cord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-04-12

Removes the guesswork
from coffee making.
Simple and quick
the dripping hot water
extracts the aromatic
coffee oils. and leaves
the less desirable ele-
mentS in the grounds.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-05
Smyrna Police Protection

With the robberies and at
tempted robberies that are
taking place in and about
Smyrna, there has arisen an
urgent need for better police
protection and a phone system
that will place Smyrna homes
in more instant touch with of
ficers on their beat. There is
too much night prowling and
attempted house breaking go
ing on. 1t should be stopped.
Women who live alone are
naturally fearful. This is no
criticism of the Smyrna town
police. They can't be every
where at the same time.
Mayor Matthews has talks
with the Towns police Of
ficials and is getting good
and responsive work out of
them. The thing that con-
Germs town folks is to get a
police if one is wanted. You
can ring the police call time
after time and no response.
There is need for some system
of telephoning that will bring
an officer when you need him.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-05
States Good Showing

Two matters of interest
stand out in reports submit
ted at the convention of the
United States Building and
Loan League on Delaware's
associations. One is that the
A bodies in this state added
371 members during 1888, the
other that association assets
inDelaware gained S376,612
over 1887.
In the ratio Of new mem
bers to total population, Della
wares growth was far above
that for the rest Of the ma
ton, which added half a mil
lion members. And the 15,-
lion members. And the 49,
271 members of Delaware as
sociations, who represent
about one in every IL persons
in the state, form an impress
sive ratio of those who have
elected this means of regular
saving and of home invest
ment.
Whether these impressive
figures of thrift might have
been swelled but for the exis-
tence of federal agencies op-
Grating to assist in the acqui-
sition of homes is an open
question. However, the show
ing made by the states asso-
Citations is demonstration of
their members faith in the
business acumen of their Of
ficials.-Morning News.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-05
CORRESPONDENCE
tContinued From Page Eighty
artistic.

artistic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Tubbs, Jr.,
of Wyoming, recently married,
were given a miscellaneous shower
Monday evening of last week at
the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Sampson. A
large company of friends and rela-
tives enjoyed the occasion with
them. Music was furnished by
Mr.. Herbert Masten, of Coatesville,
Pa. They received many beautiful
and useful gifts. At late hour
refreshments were served, after
which the guests departed, wishing
the young couple happy married
life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Coppage of
Camden, N. j., spent a recent visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Legar.
Mrs. Amanda Vaughn who has
been visiting them accompanied
the Coppages down and will be the
guest of relatives for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Barcus and
son spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Carey and son, of
Coatesville, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brady Wiley. of
Wilmington, were recent guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Anderson.
The Ladies' Aid of Cheswold
Church met Monday evening with
Mrs. Lille Cooper. A social hour
followed the business meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Luff and
son have been visiting relatives in
Wilmington.
Mr.. Harold E. Remley, who has
been spending his vacation with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. N. Lee Rem
ley, has resumed his studies at
Temple University, Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Phillips of
Richardson Park, were recent Wis.,
Smyrna times., 1939-10-05
Good Work of DIR. TarumianZ

Supt. M. A. Tarumianz Of
the State Hospital at Farm
hurst and the Board of Trus-
tees came in for many compli-
ments last Thursday on the
occasion of the 50th anniver-
Sary of that institution held
along with the dedication of
the new Hospital Chapel. A
number from Smyrna attend
ed the ceremonies. Besides
guests from all parts of the
state there were a number of
prominent psychiatrists from
other institutions in the Unit
ed States and Canada, state
officials and civic leaders.
High praise was given the
splendid work DIR. Ta~umianz
is doing in making Delaware's
Hospital one of the outstand-
institutions of its kind in the
nation.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-05
Presbytery Meets

Attention of the Presbyter-
ians of the Delmarva penin-
sula is directed to Princess
Anne, Md, where the Presby-
terry of New Castle is holding
its 450th stated meeting. AL
though there are no special
items of great Importance on
the program, the business Of
each of these meetings al
ways is of interest not only to
the members of the denomina-
tion but to that segment of
the public which gives serious
thought to the churches and
their work. AS the Morning
News says: "The session
doubtless is an important
event for Princess Anne. 1t
brings to the town a group of
representative citizens from
every part of the territory
covered by the presbytery.
Because of its historic back
ground Princess Anne is an
ideal place for meetings such
as these. And it is as hos
,pitable as it is interesting.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-05
WELLINGTON
Items of Personal and Social In.
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity

Millington, Oct. 5-Harry Price,
of Rock Hall, is fillign the position
of manager at the American Store
in Millington, formerly filled by
Frank Carmine, who is now en-
ployed with Julian Leager on Sas-
safras Street.
The Ladies Bible Class of AS
bury Church met Wednesday even
ing of last week at the home of
Mrs. Norman Wyatt, near town.
Mrs. John McLain, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Leo Gale, left for aBltimore to
visit relatives and then on to her
homo in Pittsburgh, Pa.
John w. Hilyard, who has been
suffering from asthma, is little or
no better.
Miss Marie Vansant, who has
been visiting her sister and broth
er-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ross,
in Wilmington, attended the mar
riage of her niece, Miss Margaret
Phillips, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ford Phillips, of Wilmington, well
known here.
Miss Jean Phillips, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Phillips, had
the misfortune to seriously injure
her leg one day recently while at
play on the school green and now
is using crutches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warmer Porter,
who have been spending some time
in Washington, D. c., has returned
home. Mr.. Porter attended the
boat races there and Mrs. Porter
remained for a few days stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Maui and two
daughters, Misses Pauline and Bet
ty and son, Clifton, of near Sud
lersville, spent visit last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. George j. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goldy Schelts and
family has been visiting Mr. Shelts'
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shelts
of near Lambson's Station.
Fred c. Numbers and daughter,
Miss Helen, were recent visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. James DeFord, on
Lankford Bay, in lower Kent.
Mrs. William Burris has returned
home after a viist Of a few weeks
with friends in Cecilton.
James Booth Higman has left
for Westminster, Md, where he
has enrolled as student in the
Western Maryland College. He was
accompanied by his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry L. Higman and his
aunt, Miss Mollie Higman.
Mrs Mollie Boggs, Of Smyrna, is
spending sometime with her daugh-
ter and son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Myers Wis
tied her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Nickerson, of Barclay, last week.
]. Sidney Goodwin and daughters
Misses Kathryn and Blanche and
maid Miss Jane Fletcher, Of Phil
adelphia, were recent callers at the
home of Fred c. Numbers.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-05
The Spirit of Youth

This is the age Of youth.
How often we hear that said
in gathering places here, there
and everywhere says the
Easton-Star Democrat.
Gas a matter of fact, every
age has been the age of youth.
Young folks are more voci-
ferrous now than they were
twenty or twenty-five years
ago. They get more publicity
mainly because there are
more mediums of publicity,
but in all history it has been
youth which has gone adven-
turing-which has injected
new ideas into the thought of
the world and started move
ments which in time have
changed social and economic
conditions.
at was youth that settled
America. The Pilgrim Faith
ers were mostly boys in their
twenties. The pioneers of
Maryland, Virginia and Del
aware were no older. From
the beginning young folks
have done things which their
elders did not approve.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-05
TOWNSEND
Items OF Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity


Townsend, Oct. 5 - Progress is
being made at the revival services
being held at Emmanuel Methodist
Church and is being well attended.
Thes opening meeting was on Sun
day morning, September oath, when
the pastor, Rev. Darcy A. Little
ton, preached and also filled the
pulpit in the evening. Rev. John
w. Pitcher, of Baltimore, Md, as
sisted by his radio staff, was in
charge OF the service on Monday
evening. Rev Thomas ]. Sard, of
Wilmington, preached on Tuesday
evening. Rev. Rowan Pearce, min
lister of Christian Voices from PHI
adelphia, has been the principal
speaker of the series of meetings
and preaching at each service from
September 9th to October 8th.
Ralph L. Brown. of Wilmington,
has charge of the singing.
The Mizpah Bible Class met at
the home of Mrs Mary Lippincott
Tuesday evening of last week. De-
votions were in charge of Mrs.
Alice Littleton, the resident, and
she was assisted by Mrs. Anita
Hutchison. The treasurer, Mrs.
Edna Hart, gave a very encourag-
ing report of the financial condi-
ton of the society. $111.90 was
realized from the August markets,
and the president expressed her ap-
probation to everyone who helped
make these sales a success. The
next meeting will be held at the
home of Miss Mabel Harmon on
October 18th.
Richard Hodgson has sold his
farm near Townsend to Mrs. Rose
w. Foster of Delaware City.
The Jacob Harris Estate has
sold their 35 acre farm near Bar
lows Bridge to Ernest Chandler of
Townsend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lippincott
entertained recently: Mr.. and Mrs.
H. c. Kee and son George, of New
Castle; Mr.. Ralph Brown, of Will
mington; Rev. Darcy A. Littleton
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Austin CHM,
of Townsend.
Miss Norma Lippincott, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hurley Abnor and Mrs. Irving
Oesterie, all of Wilmington, have
been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Lippincott.
Former Magistrate Richard
HoHdgson has a Grimes Golden ap-
pie tree which is bearing the sec
ond crop of fruit this year. The
first crop was fine. The second
crop shows about one-fourth the
size of maturity but may produce
better in the next four or five
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donohue and
son Barry, and Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
Smyrna times., 1939-10-05

ert Adams. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Melon and Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Fish
er, all of Philadelphia, were recent
guests of Mrs. Richard Donohue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Rolls, Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Russell, of Chester,
Pa, were entertained recently at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lippincott.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-05

STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP,
MANAGEMENT. CIRCULATION, ETC,
of The Smyrna Times. published weekly.
at Smyrna, Delaware, required by the
Act of August "a. 1912.
Editor-Robert ID. Hoffecker. Smyrna, Del.
Managing Editor-Robert ID. Hotfecker,
Smyrna, Del.
Business Manager-Robert ID. Hotfecker,
Smyrna. Del.
Publisher-Robert D. Hoffecker, Smyrna,
Del.
Owner-Robert d. Hoffecker. Smyrna, Del.
Known bondholder. mortgagers and other
security holders, holding 10 or more of
total amount of bonds, mortgages or other
securities-None.
ROBERT d. HOFFECKER.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
4th day of October. 1889.
EDWIN w. HUTCHINSON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
(My Commission expires August 80. 1943)