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Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

tai states have remained unchang-
ed. They still look out upon life
through the eyes of a poor man.
They still think the thoughts of a
poor man.
After all, poverty or wealth is not
based on ones financial resources
or the lack of them, but on the
mental status which he holds. A
man is not necessarily rich because
he has money. Nor is man poor
because he lacks it.
Keep that poverty complex in
your mind from day to day and
you will be living next door to the
almshouse. But begin to count
the blessings which God is daily
bestowing upon you and look out
upon thousands of little ways in
which you can bestow a little cheer
to other and you will be living in
the Kings palace.
If your mind is still centered on
self, you are still poor. But if God
fills your mind you can net help
but be rich.
No man is poor who lives in the
consciousness of an awareness of
Cod
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

springs and airplane-type shock
absorbers being retained on the
Master 85.
Except for the difference in front
suspension and the use of a slight
ly higher gear ratio on the Master
85, the chassis of the three series
are practically Identical All are of
the same wheelbase, and the power
plant is the same throughout. 1t
is the time tried Chevrolet six
sylinder valve-in-head engine, re-
vised in several particulars in the
interests of silent operation,
smoothness, and long life. These
changes affect the oil system, the
valve mechanism, and the cam
shaft, and in the two latter cases
involve change in manufacturing
practice as well as in design.
In appearance, the 1910 Chevro-
let is new from bumper to bumper
Bodies, tenders, hood, and frame
are completely re-designed. to en-
body low-slung grace. These chang
es result also in increased stabil-
ity, since they lower the center of
gravity of the car as a whole
Changes, except for trim and extra
equipment, are the same on all
three series.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

Three completely re-styled series
of Chevrolet passenger cars, COM
bining greater length and width
with much more massive appear
ance, and embodying many me-
chanical refinements, made their
formal public bow Saturday at the
National Automobile Show and in
Chevrolet dealers salesrooms from
coast to coast Overall length has
been increased 4 3-8 inches, a
change which makes the new line
outstanding for its sickness and
grace.
Improvements, aside from styl-
ing in which sweeping changes are
made, include provision of Chew
rolet's exclusive vacuum power
shift as regular equipment on all
models of all three series, helical
syncro-mesh transmission with sill
ent low and reserve as well as sill
ent intermediate and high, and
numerous revisions affecting safe
ty, comfort, convenience, perform
ance, and long life. Knee-action
and shockless steering are featured
on the Special De Luxe and Master
De Luxe series, conventional L
beam front axle with semi-elliptic
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Student Government

Last year the pupils of J. B. M
devoted one assembly period, de-
batting on the advantages and dis
advantages of student government
This mode of government was ia
have a judge and jury who would
pass judgment on all those who
disobeyed the law set by the stu
dent council. The hearings were to
be held at noon time in the library
The position of judge would
have been a difficult one. Partial
ity is often shown in the case
where a judge would have to sent
ence" a good friend. The sentence
was to be the taking away of some
school privilege. The school gov
ernment was also to have been rep
resented at faculty meetings.
As all modern and up-to-date
schools have student government,
why shouldn't SMYRNA HIGH?
Stimson Carrow AZ
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
'"Wake Up and Jive"

Everyone, especially the younger
people, are dancing today-well, at
least they call it dancing. But
what would the graceful walters
of the Colonial period think if they
should look in on a group of dane
ers today? 1t is my bet that they
would be rather shocked and at the
least, astounded.
The latest thing in dancing is
what is known as Utter bug -ging"
and although it may seem very
silly to some people, it really has
become quite fad with the young
er dancers.
Why has the style of dancing
changed So? The reason is very
simple Imagine waltzing to
"Jumpin' 1--WE" played by Cab Cal
loWay or to Artie Shaw's interpre-
tation of The Man With the Man
dolin" That would be a fascinat-
ing sight, I am certain.
Along with "jitter-bugs" came
jitter-bug contests in which many
couples took part and have won
prizes and local fame. Some of
these exhibitions are very interest
ing to watch. One sits in amaze
ment, wondering how the contest
ants can dance the way they do.
The jitter-bugs will probably be-
come just as old fashioned in sew
eral years as the dancers of our
grandmother's day are to US, but
at the present they have the stage
and the spot light So, in the
words of a jitter-bug, Get in the
swing and jive."
Mary Lou Porter 40
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Should We Repeal the Arms
Embargo

The foreign policy of this gov
eminent is supposed to be founded
upon the sound advice given us by
George Washington in his Farewell
Address and by James Monroe in
the Monroe Doctrine. This advice
was to form no entangling alli-
ances and to stay out Of European
wars and conflicts by treating all
countries alike. If we get the
arms embargo repealed we will be
taking sides in this war because
Germany would not be able to buy
from us. If we sold munitions to
England and France, Germany
would feel that she would have
nothing to lose by attacking our
shipping with submarines.
On the other hand, why would
we be going to war? To put an
end to Hitlerism and Nazism, but
who are we to police the world and
say what kind of government Ger
many should have? The Germans
have tried a republican form of
government and have abandoned to
follow Hitler. The people get the
kind of government they want so
why should we try to stop them
Just because England and France
want to be the big-shots of Europe
and keep all the other countries in
line following them and counting
on their protection. AS we have
seen, England is interested only in
her own welfare or she would have
helped Poland as she had promised.
She would not have allowed Hitler
to take Czechoslavokia.
l do not think that the United
States should repeal the arms en-
barge because it would be violating
out tried and proven foreign policy
William MacLucas 40
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
AAA TRAVEL QUIZ

/. The United States has sixty
mountains over $4,000 feet high, of
which fifty-one are in the State of:
a. Colorado
b. Pennsylvania
c. California
2 Masons all over the United
States are contributing to mem
orial to whom and where is it To-
Gated?
a. To Theodore Roosevelt, at Mt.
Rushmore National Memorial,
South Dakota.
b. To George Washington, at AL
exandria, Virginia.
c. To Woodrow Wilson, at Staun-
ton, Virginia.
3. Wren visiting Indian reserva-
tions in the Southwest, you are
likely to see quite few hogans
which, of course, are:
a. Baskets used by squaws for
carrying papooses.
b. Brightly-colored blankets.
C. Circular huts of logs and
earth.
a. South Of Coulee City, Wash,
there is a lake named for we'll
known household article:
a. Broom Lake
b. Soap Lake
C. Dust Pan Lake
5. Geronimo, last of the Indian
warriors, surrendered to General
Nelson A. Miles at:
a. Apache, Arizona.
b. Zuni, New Mexico.
C. Waxahachie, Texas.
6. The "Old Natchez Trace" is:
a. A famous old race track at
Saratoga, New York.
b. One of the oldest roads in the
country.
C. Old burial ground at Natchez,
Mississippi.
z. If you wished to see the nine
paintings by such masters as Rub
ems and Van Dyck, which Louis
Philippe, of France, sent back to
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Pass Worth Dollars

Gee whiz, Ma" whined Toby
Il don't see why can't go to the
movies. I haven't got no-any
lessons to do. Shucks. It's just
plain silly to let perfectly good
pass go to waste"
Let him go, Myra."
Gee, Dad, thanks. So long"
Two hours later in the fifth row
Of the Milver Palace House, Toby
wriggled restlessly in his seat
Gosh, but that was cheesy old
picture. And not even a good
comedy either"
The lights came on and the man
ager of Milver's one and only mo-
ton picture theater mounted the
steps to the stage, preparatory to
drawing the lucky number" The
holder of this lucky number was to
receive two hundred dollars.
Come on, Butch" Toby pulled
on his companions arm. Let's go
I think these things are all fixed
SOS just certain people get the
money Let's go"
Butch was on the point of weak
ening when the manager called the
first number
Toby, look" Butch thrust his
ticket at Toby. Look, I got it all
but the very last number. Toby,
look at your ticket! Here let me
seel Gosh, that's it!
Toby felt weak inside. rs mine
it 2"
yeah, that's the number the
man said. Go get it. I'll meet
you outside"
The manager shook Toby's hand
and gave him an envelope; Toby
staggered weakly out.
Butch grabbed Toby's arm,
Come on. Let's go tell your
folks. Hey, what's the matter
with you? Say. you amt cryin'
are ya?"
Certainly not" snapped Toby
Cant help if I got somepin' in my
eye, can II"
Ruth Ellen Reihm
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
REHOBOTH FINE
SCHOOL HOUSE
Construction Work is Done,
Finishing Work To Be
Done by Christmas
AN UP-TO-DATE SCHOOL

Morton Schilbred of Philadelphia,
contractors superintendent, has
announced that his force Of men
will leave Rehoboth Beach in a
week with the completion Of work
on the new high school there. The
$4,000 structure consists of
basement and two stories of brick
and reinforced concrete with a
wing attached, built with the aid
of PWA funds. Thoroughly fire
proof, the main building contains
six class rooms on the first floor.
In the basement are locker rooms
and showers for the gymnasium,
with cafeteria and manual training
rooms. The main building is so x
40 feet, with the attached wing
containing a modern stage, gym
nasium, and auditorium. In front
is an audience chamber which will
seat 600 people Special rooms
have been arranged for studies in
chemistry, art and home econom-
les. There is spacious library
Although the building is virtually
completed. furnishings are not
ready, and pupils will not occupy
the school until Christmas
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
"It Can't Happen Here ?"

From far across the seas we
hear the reports of the European
War
From the radio we hear a voice
say, German submarines sunk the
British battleship, Royal Oak" A
more complete story is found in the
newspapers. In our minds we
wonder, Can it happen here 2"
We think our coasts are too well
defended for attack. Are they?
Are we impenetrable to an air at
tack? Safe from sea attack? We
have large air fleet by which we
could probably ward off much of
the danger from air. Our efficient
navy could meet any sea attack.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

Perhaps because of our good navy
and air force, we think that Amer
lea is impenetrable. We must not
however, overlook the problem of {
land attack. If the totalitariar
nations got foothold in the Latir
Americas, America would be in
danger.
Then, too, we must consider an
attack from the East. Japan is
not a weak nation, a fact which
has been proven in China. With
all forces against us could America
not be entered?
Our country is not an unfortified
nation. We have forts in all i'm
portant places. On our own pen
insula, we have Fort Dupont
guarding the Canal There is US
ually place of fertilization for
each main port or on each canal.
We have large number of "tin
can" boats better known as de-
stroyers. We have a large fleet of
battleships, submarines are few
but modern; we have our coast
guard cutters. Within a few hours
we could have the whole navy on
any coast. Our navy airdeet is no
weak force. We are we'll qualified
to fight on land or sea.
Our army is not so large as that
of other nations, but it is ample to
protect ourselves on our borders.
The Canadian border does not pre-
sent a serious problem; the Mex
lean border is small and easily de-
Tended because of the geography
of the section.
What of internal strife if war be-
gan? Riots and mob rule from
foreigners in America, foreigners
who are non-citizens. There are
many anti-democratic organiza-
tions in America, the Nazi Bund,
the Communist Party and the Fas-
cists, but these could be squelched
very easily by our efficient militia
in each state.
1T can't happen here!"
Albert Pugh 40
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

words he was told fifteen minutes
earlier, Its a hard climb but it's
worth it"
To the west he sees mountains;
to the South, mountains; to the
East, mountains; but to the North,
the land is lower and miles off in
the distance looks almost f1a-.
This climb is perhaps the most
popular of the trails in the Smokes
and few people are sorry that they
spent the time and shoe leather in
reaching the top of the mountain.
E. Russell
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
See America First

Ubile American travellers reJolce
arriving home from Europe,
Ivel agencies adventure very fire.
kutly the old slogan "See Amer
First" Many of US have no
re chance Of seeing the Rocky
untains Or the Grand Canyon
Ia Of seeing Europe. But there
many interesting places IN
Ssten America among which are
Great Smoky Mountains of
nth Carolina and Tennessee.
Smoky mountains receive their
he from a smoky haze which
tgs continually over the tops of
mountains. The highest peak,
ngman's Dome, towers GAIL feet
pVe sea level. To reach the top
this dome, one must go half a
nile on the pedal extremities.
ter leaving the motor road the
L mile sens like one and a half
les. As the climber trudges
(arly toward the top, he meets
ers who have reached, their
H. These hardy persons all
Zee, its a hard climb-but it's
Fth it," Encouraged by these
rds the mountain climber goes
pon reaching the top, he finds
he sees nothing but tall ever
Zen and an observation tower. In
te Of the fact that the climber
lmost exhausted he attempts to
nb the tower so that he may see
wonderful view he has been
about. When the climber
PcheS the top, he finds that he is
eedlngly dizzy but he echoes the
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
M your Part

var seen a candle tha'
HaVs VI Isrge auditorium? Meth
have !. -, seen a student
'ss " II III the work in the school
fitber have I. o,,o revar wit.
The a.. snes acts can easily be ex-
ssa 'ssd TT The candle Illuminated . : !
nea' nsrt of the room, but II
tan Isrre enough and did not
%, ssougs lsts power to I'LL the en- n
r sn5itorium su5aS with light If.
III added twenty Or tnir-
s,r.' 1r. candles, the room woulo
nn.r'lighted. nJlI What one light
~ 1rabie to do, q number ac-
4 P' !. tbe same in our school
u. 1 student, by work and pa
n. can do many things Oat
.' |. ! does is small compared to
:. ut I IF work and the speed
/, II rSicb II IS done when a group
-.,,dants work together, each
4 n !. often a great deal easier to
i5ly by and watch others do the
i ~ but if we refuse to carry our
4 i tbe responsibility, we must
intent to see the light shining
Ind others and have darkness
,und Us. ]. :
r.cb Of Us should make It a
\ n increase our individual ac-
II \ i will, most likely, be very
ii and Insignificant at first, but
We keep on doing our share OF
uork. we will son find that we
very important part Of our
Your aPrt.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

I have met several men who
have made a lot of money, but who
are still poor
The accumulation Of wealth has
not lifted them out of poverty. To
all appearances they are as poor
today as when they did not have
two cents to rub upon another.
Why are they still poor?
Because they are laboring under
the poverty" complex.
Their financial income has in
creased enormously, but their men
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Fashions for Week End Vacations

Fashions for Week End Vacations
Jean, Ruth and Helen were in
vited to the mountains for the
weekend. On Friday night after
school, they were ready to go, and
their mother drove them down to
the station. They made a striking
picture, those three sisters. Jean,
the youngest of the three, was
dressed in a navy blue tweed skirt
and jacket She wore a white
blouse and a small red hat, which
sat on the back of her head. Her
costume was completed with red
socks and brown suede oxfords.
Ruth, the older sister, wore a
wine colored skirt with pale blue
slip-in sweater, around her neck
hung a guady wine colored neck
lace. She wore pale blue socks and
brown and white oxfords.
The Oldest of the sisters wore a
red plaid skirt with white mo-
hair sweater, silk stockings and
suede duchess. With suit case in
hand the girls boarded the train,
while passerbyers stopped to ad-
mire such good taste and such
fashion as these three sisters DEM
onstrated.
Dorothy Badur
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

with Is mile average; Chicago, II
mile average, Key West, 10 mile
average.
additional facts of interest in
connection with these questions
may be found in A.A.A. travel lit
erature.)
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Watch the Label on Your Paper

Watch the Label on Your Paper
The numbers indicate the month
and year up to which your sub
scription account is paid. We mail
bills once a year and often they are
put aside and neglected. Accounts
paid by the year are easier paid
than accumulated bills The Smyr-
ma Times will appreciate your
prompt remittance.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

this country as a token of his ap-
probation for being befriended
during his exile in America, you
would visit:
a. National Cathedral of st. Pet
er and st. Paul, Wash, D. c.
b. Metropolitan Museum of Art,
New York City.
C. st. Joseph's Cathedral, Bards-
town, Kentucky.
s. Which of the following cities
is the "windiest"
a. Key West, Florida
b. New York City.
c. Chicago, Illinois.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
"Flower Show

The lower grades of the John
Bassett Moore School had a flower
show on Wednesday. October IS,
1889. The children brought flow
ers They carried tables in the
hall and put the flowers on that.
Some of the teachers of the lower
grades were the judges. The win
ners are:
First place: Mary Sparks.
Second place: Jack Lister.
Third place: Charles Meisic.
Eleanor Pierce
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
ANSWERS TO TRAVEL QUIZ


No. p
Question 1 Colorado.
Question 2 (b)-To George
Washington, at Alexandria, Va.
Question 3 (c)-Circular huts of
logs and earth.
Question (b)-Soap Lake.
Question 5 (a)-Apache, Arizona
Question Cb)-One of the
oldest roads in the country, con-
Meeting Natchez, Miss, with Nash
vile, Tenn.
Question (c}-St. Joseph's
Cathedral, Bardstown, KY, second
Oldest cathedral in America.
Question 8 (b)-New York Citv.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Boxing

Boxing"
In place of our usual Social
Hour craze, this year we have a
boxing craze.
Every Tuesday and Thursday,
our High School friends flock down,
to the Gym to see the famous
boxing matches"
Two people put on boxing gloves
and go into the ring to win! Last
Thursday it was John r."
Francis and Speed" Conoway.
John r." was tired out in the last
round, and the judges announced
Speed" as the winnerl
All have to say to the boxing
boys" is Good Luck"
Francis Ann Davis
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

reach the sought goal? Only time
and patience can answer.
Frances Naylor AZ
Milford chronicle., 1939-05-26
OVERLOOK

Whites Chapel are preparing for
children's day service some time in
June.
Mrs Mary Artie Warrington and
daughter Mrs Harry Davidson spent
last Thursday afternoon with Mr..
Henry Parker in Frederick.
Misses Fay White spent the week
end with Sarah Wagamon i'm Milton.
Mrs. John White spent one after
noon last week with Mrs. Horace
Gilbert.
The COOlspring Aid held its month
ly meeting on Wednesday. May 18th.
with Mrs. George Chapel of Over
brook.
The Nassau Home Demonstration
Club will hold its monthly meeting
on Thursday. June 1. with Mrs. Will
liam Fisher at the Cedar Croft farm.
Mrs. Lizzie Roach of Lewes called
on Mrs. Jane Warrington on Thurs
day afternoon.
A very appropriate sermon was
preached by the Rev. Whedbee on
! Mothers Day. A bouquet of flowers
was given the oldest mother present.
Mrs. NJ. Artie Warrington being the
eldest mother. and Mrs. George Chap
pei received a beautiful bouquet for
being the youngest mother present.
Mrs. Jane Warrington who has
been confined to her room for two
weeks with grip is much better and
is up about her room.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis and daughter
of Wilmington called on Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Warrington Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Campbell of
Lewes and Mrs. Arthur Campbell
spent last Thursday calling on rela-
tives in the st. Johns neighborhood.
Mr.. and Mrs TheO. Wilson and
daughter Dorothy Kitchens and two
children spent Sunday afternoon with
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kitchens.
Milford chronicle., 1939-05-26


Naomi and Roger of Philadelphia
spent the weekend at their summer
home here.
Mrs. James Savage, Mrs. Fl. l.,
Cobb. Miss Harriet and Patsy Cobb
spent Monday in Salisbury, Md.
Mrs. Archie Evans was in Selby-
Vile on Monday as the guest of her
daughter. Mrs. William Bunting.
Mrs. Sadie Williams had with her
over the weekend her daughter.
Mrs. Lawrence Derrickson of New
Castle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Dukes and
daughter Shirley of East Lansdowne.
Pa. were the weekend guests of
their mother and sister. Mrs. Ida
Dukes and Mr.. and Mrs. I. r. Wiley.
Milford chronicle., 1939-05-26
MILLVILLE
Methodist Church News

Methodist Church News
The chancel bouquet last Sunday
morning was in memory of Mrs
Myrtle Powell Long.
Mrs l. S. Noble would like for the
senior choir to be at the church this
Friday evening by 7:15 o'clock. if
possible. for choir rehearsal
Prayer meeting at o'clock in
charge of the pastor, Rev. ]. E. Par
ker. Sunday school at the usual
hour.
On Saturday afternoon of last
week. Mrs. Matte Townsend enter
tanned to a dessert bridge at her
home here. the following: Mrs. Carl
ton F'ooks. Mrs. George Hudson, Mrs.
Margaret Heath. Mrs. Malvernia
Long of F'rankford, Mrs. Lille Will
helm, Bethany Beach; Mrs. Viola
Belts. Mrs. Marion Noble and Mrs.
Matte Dukes of town. First prize
was won by Mrs. George Hudson;
second. Mrs. Marion Noble. The float
ing prize was also won by Mrs. No
BILE.
The piano club met Thursday eve
ming with the Misses Pauline and
Ruth McCabe. All members but one
being present. A very good pro-
gram was rendered with refresh
ments served by Mrs. McCabe and
daughters.
The Cleaners Club met Wednesday
evening at the home of Mrs. X. J.
Hooker. with the president presid-
ing at the business meeting. after
which the hostess assisted by her
daughter. Mrs. X J. Hooker, Jr., SER
we'd refreshments.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Noble and boys.
Sanford and Kendall spent the week
end of the 14th at Easton, Pa, where
they were the guests of Miss Char
lotte Noble.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Derrickson and
son Charles. Jr.. spent Sunday after
noon at Dagsboro as the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Parkhurst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harper were at Fed
eralsburg. Nd. on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Hall Of Beth
any Beach spent Sunday evening
with their children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elisha Quillen.
H. L. Cobb, Miss Harriet and Pat
Milford chronicle., 1939-05-26
WARWICK

DR.. and Mrs. A. C. Smoot o.
Georgetown. recently entertained
over the weekend at their summer
residence on the Indian River, the
following guests. who enjoyed a pic
mic supper: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Vaughn, MIR. and Mrs. Z. T. Calhoun
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Purnell. Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Ayres. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Barr and Mrs. John
Barr. Mr.. and Mrs. Virden Macklin
James Devin. Harry Fink. Hilyard
Purnell. Layton Ayres and Jack
Arthur. of Georgetown.
The crabbers are catching quite a
few soft crabs in the Indian River,
and are finding ready sale for them
at $500 per box.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. E. Calhoun and
family were guests of her mother.
Mrs. A. H. Lingo. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Faucet
spent Saturday at their summer resi-
dence on the Indian river.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wilson and fam
lily of SeafOrd were weekend guests
of Mrs. Grace Parsons.
MIR. and Mrs. w. w. BartO OF Phil
adelphia were Warwick callers Sun
day morning.
Mrs. Gertie COrbitt was weekend
guest of her niece. Miss Marion Bur-
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Foster Shahon were
recent guests of Mrs. Rachel Collins
IN Georgetown.
Mrs. villa Lingo and Mrs. A. Fl.
Lingo were Sunday afternoon guests
nj Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar TimmOns at
DagsbOrO.