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Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
The Double Danger

Which is more harmful to a
young persons efficiency, praise
that borders on f1attery or critic
ism that is altogether destructive !?
The person who wishes to get
ahead in his work must expect ad-
verse criticism. 1t has always
been true and will probably always
be true that person in the fore
ground gets the most unfair crit
icism. During his presidency, Lin
coin was censured in the most cut
ting terms, and yet he kept on do
ing what he thought was right. 1t
is a wise person who does not let
such criticism lead him to self-de-
probation and loss of faith in his
ability.
On the other hand, high praise
is perhaps even worse for a per
son who really wants to achieve
his goal. 1t has often robbed him
Of his best qualities. 1t curbs his
desire to do better work, short
circuits his energy, and para1yzes
his efforts. All of us have, at
some time or other, noticed how
too much praise causes people to
become very proud and naughty.
The fact that someone praises
you does not in itself make you
efficient, but his criticisms do not
necessarily prove that your work
has been done poorly
Think about what you are doing
from every possible angle to be
sure that it is right and then you
must be aggressive. Do what you
want to do in the face of the high
est fiattery or of the lowest crit
icism, and you will be acquiring
the strength to carry it through
and the initiative to start new pro-
jects. You will be slowly paving
the path toward your success and
climbing to greater achievement.
Matilda Wisk
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27

Jectlve. 1t is our aim to send the
most deserving and needful grad
uate of Smyrna High School tc
Delaware, since it is our only state
college, every year. There are
two strong Alumni Associations
south of Wilmington; New Castle
and Georgetown. 1 know that New
Castle sends graduate every
year. One of our own faculty
members received a deserved
break by being sent to Delaware
by the New Castle Alumni Asso-
citation. AS Mr.. Miller has stated,
there are many boys and girls in
Smyrna High who deserve a col
lege education but can not afford
it.
In order to carry out this objec-
tive we must have various means
OF raising the necessary money.
We could hold a benefit movie, a
dance, minstrel, another Alumni
Banquet, or even a Tag Day. What
is your opinion as to how we
should raise money? Once we
start this scholarship fund, it must
be permanent. 1t can not be in
terrupted for any one year after
1T has begun. L feel and I'm sure
you feel the same, that if each of
us paid our annual dues and sent
a young man or woman to college
we would feel that we held an in
terest in that student whereas if
only a few contributed large sums,
we could not appreciate it as
much. What is your opinion?
Our treasurer, Henry R. Shap-
ley, had a good idea when he sug-
gested that some graduates take
the initiative to write a personal
note to his other classmates ask
ing them to attend this banquet.
l think this splendid idea 1 be-
lieve if you sent them a personal
note asking them to attend, it
would do much more to arouse
their interest than a more formal
announcement from a committee
of which maybe they knew one, or
none at ALL Think over this plan
and help US out when we have our
next function. Our secretary, Miss
Hilda Armstrong, will supply you
with the addresses of your class
mates.
We want you to feel that your
suggestions will be appreciated.
Contact anyone of the committee
with your ideas. Did you enjoy
this banquet? How would you
change it? We want you to an
swer this question. I appreciate
the interest shown here tonight
and l hope to see everyone of you
and many more of your classmates
next year.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
button in fresh water streams.
Track Meet at q. of ID. May 9Th

Gerald P. Doherty, raguate man.
ager of athletics at the University
of Delaware, is of the opinion that
the annual Delaware interscholas-
tic field and track meet which will
be held on Frazer Field, Saturday,
Mayo, will be one of the largest in
the past Is years judging from the
many schools that have been ask
ing for entry blanks. 1t is expect
ed that from SO to so schools will
compete and the meet will be di-
vided into three classes as has
been the custom for some years
with Delaware high schools in
class except Wilmington schools.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
ADDRESS BY GEO. THAWLEY
Delivered as Alumni President at
the First Annual Alumni Banquet

/ wish to thank the toastmaster
for his kind remarks about me but
l want everyone of you to know
that it has been the work of the
entire committee and the interest
shown by everyone of you here
tonight to make this a success.
The Alumni Committee which
has made the plans for this ban
quet has worked hard, especially
the secretary, Miss Hilda Arm
strong and the treasurer, Mr.. Hen
ry r. Shapley. Each Of us had
ideas and when they were studied
and altered or added to, we had
one good idea.
We want you to feel that this is
your association and that each of
you is a vital part in it. This
committee wishes only to carry
out the decisions you make.
1t is important that you know
the extent of this association. We
are including the first graduating
class in 1885, to the last one 1888.
Between these years approximate
ly $50 young men and women
have graduated. We realize the
impossibility of gathering all OF
these at one date since many are
In California, Florida and other
far-away states. Many of these,
however, who found themselves
unable to attend, gave us their
moral support and many sent their
dues and expressed the desire 10
attend later. We feel that from
such a large Alumni group can
come many worthwhile objectives.
1t is ON this subject which 1
wished to talk to you tonight. The
idea of creating a scholarship Is
foremost in our minds as an oo-
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
DINNER DANCE AT U. OF ID.

VIII Be Held Friday, May IL, Aus
pices Delaware Vocational Asso.
The annual Dinner Dance of the
Delaware Vocational Association
will be held Friday evening, May
II, at the University of Delaware.
DR.. Edwin A. Lee, Professor of Vo-
cational Education at Columbia
University and Director of the Ma
tional Occupational Conference,
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
State Defamation Contest

On Friday evening, April 21, the
annual state defamation contest
was held in the John Bassett
Moore High School auditorium.
The judges decision awarded first
prize in the dramatic group to
Layton Mabrey of Smyrna, for his
selection Doctor Faustus." First
prize in the humorous group was
awarded to Shirley Sydell, also of
Smyrna. Her selection was "Vis-
iting With Vesta." The judges
were: Mr.. Carl Thomas, instructor
in Public Speaking, University of
Pennsylvania; Mr.. Clyde Walls,
principle of schools at Centreville,
Md; Mr.. Gordon E. Croft, principle
Prospect Park Schools.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Rudnick, of
Dover, formerly of Middletown,
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Lillian B., to Mr.. Jacob
Greenberg, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Israel Greenberg, of Mt Holly, NJ.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
Remaining Capitol Trail

Remaining of the Capitol Tran
between Wilmington and the Del
aware-Maryland line through Mar
shallton and Newark, Delaware s
outstanding hero in the Revolu-
tionary War, was asked by the
Delaware Society of the Sons of
the American Revolution at its an
nual dinner and meeting in the
Hotel DUPONT recently. The reso-
luton, directed to the State Legis-
lature. asks that the highway be
named 1.-THE Robert Kirkwood
Boulevard" The road passes the
Kirkwood home.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
Vh Our Number One
ssnie Problem?

Aly one-third Of the
A'' is composed of
niss Within these
Ae' lie forty percent Of
am land, ninety-sev-
ne phosphorous, and
'snt Of the sulphur.
d the nations pop
as South, and fifty
\ tie farmers.
Pays twelve percent
lncome, and receiv-
for relief and other
mat the South is
aVs although it re-
Porous, since the
q the South. The
are cotton and to-
= Toe only crops, OF
= Of which taxed.
H'lsctive tariff for
farners get 4 low
"llon and tobacco,
) ''ee Ior machin-
!. axes. 4 Only twenty
,,a'. ae farming imple-
Saltsd y States are
South IT,
,-s IN the South
S''I'n Of rural edu.
d relief in Nau
"a than in tbirteer ,s%
The amount 'ir, i
! greater than an i i.
] states. Railroad
sas'uraged = in tI,e tbe
Ne y West, while the
l o' - There is a
~ N the South
n. Standard Of living
h ,s.' ~ Is partly due te
i wv. Y south rears anG
l .s's. ,s.,a for other sec. !
d. Thus we set
~ the expense d
IN, South is the 0lail, a..
Of capital. IN.
ssss. conditions pre-. :,
ssss.s. Of disease AM
fs sS.., The scarcit, ,
s 'slsats Tsa present an. an
2ssstSjssSs with rail.
ss%h ~ another nrop' r,p'
a ssssy ssss;' Of share coo croD
'ltions. The tsvp hsI,
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27

Charles Hall and Ralph Cannon,
of Delaware City, caught the high
est number of shad so far this sea-
son one day last week. They
brought in IL buck and seven roe.
There has been only two boats out
from Delaware City, and one at
Port Penn. More boats are ex-
pected to go out later.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
Commission.

DIR. Charles L. Candee has SUBJ
mitted his resignation as a mem
ber of the State Board of Charities
to Gov. Richard C. McMullen. He
said he felt that with so many
other activities, it was impossible
for him to continue as member.
He was appointed recently.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27

Patrick Henry Lodge, No. IL, L.
o. o. F., of Delaware City, install
ed the following officers at their
meeting recently; Noble grand, O.
L. Romack; vice grand, Philip
Kaye; recording secretary, George
p. Nichols; financial secretary,
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
, ,rstsur Contest

~ the amateur con-
! j Juniors are sponsor
III. Admission prices
I'd twenty-five cents,
l. unpete by fling an
u Tth a Junior.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
David L. Money, and treasurer,
William P. Stanley.


Jackson Lodge, No. 10, A. F.
and A. M, honored past masters of
the lodge last week at a program
in the Masonic Hall. Past masters
who participated were: Martin G..
Moore, the oldest living past mas
ter; H. Morton Price, Harvey E.
Moore, Harris Somonisky, C. Earl
Baum, ]. Albert Kumpel, Frank M.
Derrickson, James T. Carpenter,
Fred c. Hill and John r. Bittle.
Wardens of the State Game and
Fish Commission began the liberia
tion of $50 quail throughout Del
aware last week, each county re-
ceiving so birds, Leonard K. Yerg-
er, president of the board announc-
ed. The quail were released in
pairs, a cock and hen, being liber-
ated where there are ideal covers
suitable for them. The quail were
received from Maryland. A ship
ment of brook and rainbow trout
is also expected shortly for distri-
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
BRIEF ITEMS OF
THE PENINSULA
Brief News Items of People
We Know i'm and Around
Larger Peninsula Towns
FROM OUR EXCHANGES

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd March have
secured a lot at Eastover Hills,
Dover, and will probably build
there in the near future. Mr..
March is a member of the faculty
of Dover Public School.
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27

New Castle County Levy Court
has appropriated $1,000 to be used
for the purchase of materials for
the WPA sewing units, at the re-
quest of w w. Hynson, executive
director of the Old Age Welfare
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27

/ 7" will be held tnls
W thursday. 1t has
~ i change the orig
lafsi. day. The follow
e presented as
1, 80 to So P. ~
L, scopOmics Group
Group.
Training
education, aL.,n,,, vii,
II, "a, an assembly, W. ~
ne.act play BY the
T. md q repetition OF
,.,ry Colonial play.
-" FAr in
(nFll be open p lot 70 .,air IL
class is present
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
oua Come All.

.< n llNf
,,jeians for a night,
sOrt story Of the Oral
,,.1ts. This evening
~.sp the school will
sst bib and tucker"
/, ,,Dection, the public
x will present The
4 CremOna." 1t Is !
Ivo violin makers and
!, /, win a contest with
prize. The stars Of
np are Randolph Rus
Mood, Leslie Silpath
Robinson. i.
rrytsining play and all
n attend.
r. E. Reihm
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
FOR SALE

Tresspass Notices. For Rent and
For Sale signs.
At THE TIMES OFFICE
Smyrna times., 1939-04-27
Nav Day

for the annual May
r., which will be held
at Of May, are under
sction of the May
ID last week with the
!. Elts:
Is.
by Graham.
Vivian Blendt.
Vesta Reed, Mary
Us.
Helen Shahan.
-Nsry Louise Port
Miss Cullen.
ks Cas-:
Wilma Blendt.
ra- Nancy Fox, Janet
Z Cas-.
Olive Reed.
Es : Frances Johnson,
@a1
zlry grades have been
Esrsl dances and the
Cub is planning the
a,a
n viii be turned to in
E Exhibition Day.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26

facilities must be provided for
washing the hands. The use of
common towels is prohibited. Sew
age and other waste must be dis
posed of in such a manner as not
to create a nuisance or be a men
ace to health.
Premises: Buildings and the
grounds must be kept in neat
and sanitary condition. Care must
be taken to protect against flies
and mosquitoes. Garbage must be
kept in metal cans with fly-tight
lids and must be disposed of in an
approved manner, preferably by
burning or burying. Receptacles
for the disposal of other waste
such as paper. ETC., must be main
tanned at convenient locations
and the contents disposed of very
promptly by incineration or other
| approved methods.
Protection of Food from Con-
tamination: Premises where food
is handled must be satisfactorily
lighted and ventilated. Rooms
in which food is prepared, and if
practicable, those in which it is
served. must be screened, or other
means must be provided to pre-
vent access of flies to food. Scru-
pulous cleanliness must be follow
ed in washing utensils in which
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26
REV. j. BENEDICT REED
TO HAVE HOME COMING

Rev. J. Benedict Reed, pastor
of Otterbein United Brethren
Church at Boiling Springs, Pa, for
ferly of Hagerstown, will have a
home coming observance on Sun
day, June 4. The program will in
clude, at the morning service, his
tory of the church by John Yves
ley Kiracofe and messages by Rev.
DR.. z. A. Weidler and Rev. DR.. A.
r. Ayres; band concert by the
Quincy Orphanage Band at 2:30
and historical pageant at the eve
ming service.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26
OPERATING PERMIT
"SIGN OF SAFETY"
Advice to Motorists, Cy
clists and Picknickers
Given by DR.. Riley

If you are looking for a place
for a picnic, with safe drinking
water, or for a quick lunch, hot
dogs and other refreshments, or,
for an overnight stay, don't stop
until you see the placard bearing
the seal of the State of Maryland.
showing that the place has been
duly inspected and meets the
necessary sanitary requirements of
the State Department of Health,
is the advice of DR.. r. II. Riley,
Director of the Department, to
prospective motorists. cyclists and
picnickers.
DR.. Riley explained that no camp
or picnic ground in Maryland that
is used for six days or longer and
that accommodates ten or more
persons may be operated without
permit from the State Depart
ment Of Health. Applications are
usually made in the early spring
so that the required inspections
may be made and any needed i'm
provements may be gotten under
way before the season opens.
To be duly certified, each camp
must comply with the regulations
prescribed by the State Board OF
Health with regard to the water
supply, toilet facilities, disposal
of sewage, garbage and other
waste; protection Of foods sold on
the premises from pollution and
from flies; sources of supply and
methods Of handling milk, cream
and ice cream; and, the general
cleanliness of buildings and the
grounds.
Here are some of the specific
requirements. You can take a
look around and see whether they
have been met:
Water Supply: The drinking
water must conform In quality to
United States Treasury Depart
ment standards. The use OF a
common drinking cup Is prohibit
ed. Drinking fountains must be
of an approved sanitary type.
Wells or springs must be more
than 200 feet away from privies or
| cesspools. Construction must be
such as to prevent surface drain
age.
Sewage: Privies or other toilet
facilities must be of an approved
] type, and must be maintained IN
a sanitary condition. Adequate
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26

them and that is the spirit that
brings forth a sacrifcial determine
ton to make Christ known to the
ends of the earth. Let us recognize
that we too are in debt to the whole
world because we have the gospel
that men need Then in Christ's
name let us as honorable men anC
women pay our debt. Perhaps some
who would not wait overnight to pay
the grocer for what he has deliv.
cred, have never felt the slightest
compunction about standing in debt
to all men for the preaching of the
gospel.
III. The Gospel for the Worlds
Salvation (vv. Is, I'D.
I; Paul was not ashamed to take the
gospel into the very heart of that
ancient world, the magnificent city
of Rome. Had he come with some
new philosophy Of life which had no
power to transform men, he might
well nave UCCll dSIldIIlGO, Out ne
knew that what he had would meet
the deepest needs OF humanity for
deliverance from sin and sorrow ane
eternal death. He knew that the
need of the up and out" was the
same as that of the down and OUT
namely, the redeeming grace o.
God-the gospel which is 1.-The pow.
er of God unto salvation to every
one that beiieveth'' ". 16).
Why should we who follow Christ
be SO timid when Paul could be so
bold? Certainly we should not speak
to men about this good news in ar
apologize, ''hope-you-Won't -mind"
attitude. Men need Christ. We know
Christ will meet their every need.
Let US not be ashamed to tell them
about Him in the home, in the
church, in the office, on the street, iE
America, in China, in Africa, yes,
even to the very ends of the earth.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26
COM M ENCEM EMIT

Commencement exercises Of the
Greencastle High School will be.
held on Thursday evening, June /,
when Sc members VIII graduate.
Miss Vera Myers and Miss Lii
liam HIGHLANDER have been de-
clared vaaedictosian and saluta~
torian, respectively. I
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26
The BIuebrd
BY F. n. Talbot

This morn at waking time
A bluebird sang to me;
I listened as he sang
Upon a budding tree.
He flashed in morning haze
To other scenes apart
The magic of him stays
His song within my heart.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26
foods are cooked or served.

Operating Permits: Permits
must be renewed each season and
are not interchangeable A per-
NIT for the current year must be
on display at all times during the
operation of the resort.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26

the power OF SOO UNTO SdINdLlOIl 10 SNCAy
one that observation-disclosures 1:16.
II see chaos only one thing
will stop this coming chaos a
sweeping spiritual revival. Unless
we have such a reawakening of re-
ligious forces we shall have de-
preston within the next 10 years
that will make the last one look
like Christmas eve program. So
wrote prominent business advisor
recently, as quoted in the Practical
Commentary. His view is shared
by others not only in business but
in governmental circles. Religious
leaders, some of whom until recent
ly were presenting glowing pictures
of the beautiful fellowship of the
peoples Of the earth in a moderoistic
faith which is far from the gospel
are now either silent or prophets of
despair Faithful witnesses for God
have long seen the approach of this
day, and like prophets of old have
warned the people to turn to God.
God still lives. The good news OF
the gospel has lost none of its re-
deeming power. The Light of the
World is ready to shine in the dark
ness. Now is the time to preach
l. The Gospel wv. 16).
Paul knew himself as the bond
slave of Jesus Christ, recognizing
that he had been set apart by God
for the exalted purpose of preach
ing the gospel. The word itself
means good news" that is, any
good news. But because there is
but one bit of good news in the worlc
entitled to place of supremacy, ii
has come to mean the good news OF
the grace of God in Christ Jesus.
Note the three points made by
Paul. First, it is 1.-The gospel of
God" good news from God. ''Hu-
manly speaking, from every reason
able standpoint, God can have only
one message for fallen, rebellious
men-a message of judgment and
death. If there is to be good news
from God, then God Himself must
undertake to change the relation
ship between man and Himself Sc
that He will be able to bestow HiH
richest blessings upon men. This III
the good news, that God Ia under
taking to save men from the tlde.
ment and doom that man deserves
t(Wilbur NJ SMITH.
Then observe that this salvation
was prophesied beforehand ". D
This gospel we have is not some
thing suddenly prepared to meet ar
emergency. It was prepared befor'
the foundation of the world (Eph
ia; Rev. 1879. And in verse Z
we read that the good news is ICON
Icerning his Son." He is the only Sa
,viour, and unless it is concerning
Him that we are to speak, the new.
is not good news.
III. The Gospel for the Whole
World wv. 7-15).
Religious cults flourish only wher'
conditions prosper them. "Budd
hism, we are told, succeeds best i
warm climates. Mohammedanisn
.flourishes among people of low cul
ture. The gospel of Christ breaks
Through all barriers of geography
climate and race, and has proved it
self to be equally adapted to men O.
all nations " NeRoy M. LOVELY.
Paul was called to preach t.
Greek and barbarian, to Jew ane
Gentle, to the wise and the mwise
to every living soul. What is more
he regarded himself as debtor II
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26
Improved SUNDAY
Uniform oo-~~-
international CNnOOL
-:-LESSON -
BY HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. d.
Dean of The Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago
@ Western Newspaper Union.


Lesson subjects and Scripture texts Sc
lected and copyrighted by International
Council of Religious Education: used by
permission.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26
PAUL THINKS IN WORLD TERMS

LESSON TEXT-Romans 1:l.17.
GOLDEN TEXT For I am not
ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for 1t is
the power of God unto salvation to every
one that observation-disclosures 1:16.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-26
AUTO FROM GERMANY

An automobile bearing license
1A-134400, Berlin Germany, pass
ed through Hagerstown. A lady
occupant of the car. parked along
the curb, stated they were sail
ing back to Germany, June IA.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-17
Local And State News

Kid Smith and the Smith Sisters
at Grange Hall tonight (Friday).
%
Ionic Council, No. IS, D. of p, will
give another of their splendid card
parties on Friday evening, February
"a. Remember the last one?
The young ladies Friendship class
of Slaughter Neck NJ. E. Church will
meet at the home of Mrs. Ruth Fin
nifty this Friday evening, February
II.
-
The sophomore class of the Mil
ford High School will have a bake in
the Bowling Alley, Saturday morn
ing, February IS. Cakes. pies, candy,
eggs, chickens, rolls and potato sal
ad will be on sale.
%
You have heard Kid Smith and the
Smith Sisters over the radio-now
see them in person at the Grange
Hall on Friday, February II, under
the auspices of Ionic Council No. 13
of Milford. Admission 25c.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-17
CENTURY CLUB HERE
OBSERVES BIRTHDAY
CONTINUED from First rage,

Dorothy Waldo Phillips, of Lans-
Gowne, Pa, well known reader and
familiar to Milford audiences, gave
character readings, poems and child
philosophy. Mrs. Agnes Lazlo. of
Wilmington, beautifully played Men
delssohn's "Rondo CapriciOso", and
responded with an encore. The club
chorus composed of Mrs. F. Burgette
Short, Mrs. L. C. Hudson, Mrs.
Frank NAPLES, Mrs. Thomas Davis.
Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs, Mrs. Walter
X. Barrett. Mrs. S. C. Evans. Mrs.
William Warren, Mrs. C. d. Abbott
and Mrs. G.. Marshall Townsend, un-
Ger the direction of William E. Mil
Ter. sang 81 Passed by Your Win
dow and when Day is Done" The
accompanist was Mrs. Edward T..
Hurley.
The success of the affair was en-
tirely due to Mrs. Thomas Davis
and her committee, Mrs. David Sills,
Phillips Jacobs. Mrs. Edwin Messick
and Mrs. M. Haswell Pierce, who
planned the luncheon and made all
of the arrangements.