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Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
SMYRNA 10Th
CENTURY CLUB
Rev. S. ]. Thackaberry, Pastor
of Presbyterian Church,
Talks on "The Bible"
MEETING TOMORROW

Rev. Samuel j. Thackaberry.
pastor of the Presbyterian Church
of Smyrna, was the speaker at
Bible Day observation last Friday
at the meeting of the Smyrna
Twentieth Century Club. Taking
Treasures, Old and New for his
subject, Rev. Thackaberry brought
out by the use of many quotations
the great truths which are found
in the Bible. A feature of the day
was a display of Bibles and hymn
books brought by members of the
club. These ranged in size from a
small two-inch story of the Bible
to a fifteen-pound family edition.
There were everal interesting old
Bibles and commentaries dating
from the early eighteenth century.
There was also a display of foreign
Bibles and testaments including
Chinese, French, Spanish, German
and Italian. Tomorrow the first
of the monthly birthday parties,
under the direction of Mrs. Arthur
Moffitt, will be held. Those whose
fall in October will be
honored and all members of the
club are urged to be present and
help them celebrate.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
ROTARY CLUBS
WEEKLY MEET
Members Divided Themselves
Into Three Groups to
Discuss Rotary
QUESTIONABLE PUT

Harvey c. Jones, chairman of
progra moi the Smyrna Rotary
Club, last Thursday evening con-
Quoted program on Rotary In
formation. The club divided into
three groups. The groups were
led by c. L. Harmonson, George o.
Fearon, and Davis H. Bell. Ques-
tions were submitted to each group
dealing with the history of Rotary
from its beginning, questions con-
corning Rotary International and
the various districts of Rotary. The
most interesting part Of the ses-
sion was the questions submitted
concerning the Objects Of Rotary,
the Ethics of Rotary and the per
sonnel of the various committees
that make up the official working
force Of the club. Questions were
submitted concerning the various
claSsifcations of membership. The
program was quite interesting. The
group under the leadership Of G. l..
Harmonson were successful, cap
turing the prize. Next Thursday
evening is Girls Night at the
Smyrna Club. Armstrong Hamil-
ton and William Melvin were
guests of William E. Matthews, Jr
Visitors were Harry v. Holloway,
Norman Morris, Charles Madden,
Walter Massey, Miss Jane Massey,
David Steele, all of Dover.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
MAN
HEADS DEL. C. E.
Nelson Everhart Elected BY
State Christian Endeavor
Convention to Presidency
HIS WIFE STATE SECY

Nelson Everhart of Smyrna was
elected president of the Delaware
Christian Endeavor Union at the
business session of the state con-
vention in Peoples Congregational
Christian Church, Dover, Saturday.
His wife, Mrs. Everhart, was elect
ed State Secretary. Other officers
are: Vice-presidents, New Castle
County, Edward Fluharty; Kent,
to be selected; Sussex, Mary Cliff
ton; secretary, Mrs. Hilda Ever
hart; treasurer, Leonard Oliver;
pastoral counsellor, the Rev. Ros-
coe F. Metzger, Dover. The final
session was held Sunday afternoon
in the church with Mrs. r. E. Lew
is, deaconess of Peoples Church,
telling of her work. At the con-
ference Saturday the discussion
leaders and their topics were: The
Rev. Gene Stone, Philadelphia,
Christ Calls to Personal Christian
Experience and Growth; the Rev.
DIR. Elliot Field, Christ Calls for
Church Loyalty and Fellowship"
the Rev. DR.. E. E. Coleman, Christ
Calls for Christian Citizenship in
the Nation and World; DR.. STAN
ley B. Vandersall, Better Meet
ings in the Society" Norman L.
Sharp led the intermediate confer
ence. A report on the national
convention in Cleveland was given
by Miss Kathleen Thompson. DR..
Vandersall also was the speaker at
the fellowship banquet at night.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
JUNIOR AUXILIARY OFFICERS
Elected at Their First Fall Meet
ing in Legion Room Saturday

The Junior American Legion
Auxiliary held their first fall meet
ing on Saturday in the Legion
Room. The following officers were
elected for the coming year: Pres
ident. Betty Jane Ennis; Vice-pres-
ident, Pauline Bickling; Secretary,
Eleanor Pierce; Chaplain, Alice
Jane Matthews; Sergeant-at-Arms,
Frances Pierce. The newly-elected
officers were installed into Office by
the Junior Chairman, Mrs. Cread-
ick Ennis A new member, Mary
Emily Miller, was welcomed by the
group. After the business meeting
refreshments were served by the
chairman and games were enjoyed
by all On Saturday, October %,
the Juniors will have a Halloween
party at the Legion room at 2.3O
o'clock. Each member is permit
ted to bring one guest. All are re-
quested to come masked.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
TEACHERS AT
ANNUAL MEET
Supt. George r. Miller and
Staff of John BaSSett Moore
School Attend
SESSION IN WILMINGTON

Schools are closed in Smyrna and
all over the state for the rest OF
the week to allow superintendent,
Principals and Teaching Stats to
attend the 21st annual convention
of the Delaware State Education
Association which opened last
night in Wilmington with a meet
ing of the organization's Represen-
tative Assembly in the Warner
Junior High School auditorium at
7.3O o'clock. About 1000 teachers
and other educators from every
part of the state are expected to
attend the three-day convention
which has for its theme this year,
Strengthening America Through
Education" G. A. Fulmer, prlncl-
pal of Wilmington High School, IS
president. Last nights session was
devoted to business details, includ-
ing reports by the treasurer, F..
Paul Burkholder of Dover; by the
standing committees, and special
committees; transaction of unfin-
ished business and election of offic-
ers. Convention sessions will start
this morning with a general meet
ing in the Warner Theater, with
two major speakers. Incident to
the teachers institute is shat the
second week in November, 5 to IL,
is Education Week throughout the
Nation. American Education Week
is the time when the schools Of the
entire nation make a concerted eff
fort to report to the people. The
movement was begun in 1921 and
has grown in significance with the
passing years. The general theme
for this year is Education for the
fContfIlued on Pare I'lveD
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

The Delaware Rural Electric As
ociation of which Dudley Crossley
of Clayton is the local director,
has been informed there is a rush
for inspectors cut-in cards since
the article published in The Smyr-
ma Times last week. The cards
have been sent to A. G. In
gram, project superintendent at
Greenwood. The latter says the
Smyrna line is scheduled to be en-
ergized by the middle of next week
or soon after November the 1st if
the cut-in cards continue to go in.
The lines in upper Kent, which
have been subscribed by many
farmers, are looking forward to
getting electric service to their
homes and farm buildings. Home
after home has already been wired
and will hook in with the current
as soon as available. Mr.. Cross
ley, in company with George N.
Short, Smyrna farmer, motored
down to Greenwood Tuesday and
were in conference with Supt. In
gram on the prospect. Mr.. Cross
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
SMYRNA TROOP
OF BOY SCOUTS
Showing Activity Under Its
New ScOutmaster Prof.
E. ]. Ward
CLEANING SCOUT ROOM

The Boy Scouts have started
their activities again after the
summer vacation, under the able
direction of Prof. E. J. Ward, the
new scoutmaster and Buck" Ford,
the assistant scoutmaster. At the
present time they are giving the
Scout room a thorough cleaning
and the boys are showing will
ingness to cooperate. After the
Scout room is entirely cleaned, the
walls will be decorated. The tai
ents of the Scouts themselves will
be employed. When the room is
finished it will contain ping-pong
tables, checkers, and many other
games for the pleasure of the
members. There will also be work
benches for the boys to use when
constructing model airplanes or
anything else they may be interest
ed in. They hope to complete these
things sometime in the near fu-
ture. Just friendly warning to
the Girl Scouts the Boy Scouts are
letting them know that they will
have to work, and work hard too,
to keep up with the activities OF
the boys.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
w. F. NJ. S. HOLDS MEETING
Held Monday Night at the Home
of Mrs. Ralph jefferson

The Woman's Foreign Mission
ary Society met at the home of
Mrs. Ralph jefferson Monday even
ing. Mrs. L. NJ. Price, the presi-
dent, had charge of the meeting.
The group leaders for the evening
were Mrs. Ralph Jefferson, Mrs.
James w. Colona, Mrs. Theodore
Ferguson, Mrs. Ernest Blendt, and
Miss Cora Ford The Stewardship
Secretary, Mrs. a. D. Cole read an
article. The president appointed
Mrs. j. W. Colona chairman of
program committee; Mrs. Ernest
Mattiford, membership secretary;
Mrs. A. d. Cole, stewardship secre-
tary; Mrs. Theodore Ferguson, an
niversary secretary; Mrs. Ernest
Blendt, secretary Of literature;
Miss Cora Ford, secretary of pub
licity. Mrs. Ralph Jefferson con-
Quoted devotions; Miss Julia Crit
fifth, scripture reading. The study
work was given by Mrs. ]. w.
Colona, her theme, Women and
the Way" Mrs. Ernest Blendt
gave a reading; Mrs. Theodore Fer
guson gave a report on the cele-
bration of the SEVENTEEN anniver-
sary to be held in Pasadena, Cali
fornia, October 25-30, 1889. After
the meeting adjourned a social
hour with refreshments served.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
DIR. Frances Van Gasken, Daughter
of the Late John Van Gasken

DR.. Frances c. Van Gasken,
prominent Philadelphia physician
and member of the board of man.
ayers of the Woman's Medical Col
lege Hospital, died Tuesday at her
home, 2123 Locust street, Philadel-
phia. She was 70. Born in Smyr-
ma, she was the daughter of the
late John Van Gasken and his first
wife, and spent her girlhood in this
town. DR.. Van Gasken was grad
uated from Woman's Medical Col
lege in 1890, and served a years
internship at Philadelphia General
Hospital, being the first woman in
tern to serve at that institution.
At Woman's Medical College she
1896 to 1908, instructor in physical
1896 to 1908, Instructor in physical
diagnosis from 1896 to 1905, and
professor of clinical medicine from
1904 to 1928, when she resigned
along with five other members of
the teaching staff in protest
against the dismissal of a fellow
physician. At the hospital Dr.Van
Gasken was chief in medicine from
1895 to 1880, and consultant in
medicine from 1880 until her death.
She was a member of the Ameri-
can Medical Association. Philadel-
phia County Medical Society, the
Anne E. Broomall Club, Women's
University Club and the Philadel-
phia Club of Medical Women. DR..
Van Gasken is survived by a broth
er, Henry ]. Van Gasken, of Balti-
more, and a sister, Mrs. Frank E.
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
STATE MAY LOSE
HUGE ROAD SUM
Due To Unsettled Highway
Commission Dispute and
Legal Tangle
NO COURT OPINION YET

Delaware will lose almost three
quarters Of million dollars in fed
eral highway funds if the state
highway commission legal tangle is
not settled soon. This money would
be used for road construction and
would be matched by state funds,
making a total highway construc-
tion program of 81 ,468, 900. The
question of the constitutionality of
the state highway board as set up
by the recent General Assembly is
now awaiting a decision in Super
ior Court. Samuel Knopf, assist
ant to the chief engineer of the
highway department, said July i,
1910. is the deadline for new work
with federal-state funds, to be ap-
proved by the federal government.
The Federal Bureau of Roads Act
provides that when such funds are
not approved by the federal agency
by July I, they will be used by the
federal government for distribution
to other states. By agreement be-
tween the two rival state highway
commissions, no important new
roadwork is being undertaken un-
til the dispute of Office is settled.
AS plans for new work with the
federal-state funds must be ap-
proved and agreements between
the federal government and the
state government approved before
July 1, the state stands chance of
losing approximately 1854, 900 in
federal funds, and a total of ST.
468,000 in new road work, Mr..
Knopf pointed out. The federal
government, through the Bureau of
Road, is ready to provide 5000, 900
for new main highway work and
S125 900 for secondary roads, both
of these amounts to be matched by
the state. In addition the federal
government provides an outright
grant of about S15O,0OO for grade
railroad crossing improvements.
This last sum need not be matched
by the state.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
JAIL BREAKERS
BEFORE COURT
Richard Bradley, Smyrna
Negro, Gets 3 Years and
Extra Four Months
LEROY GIBSON 1Iz YEARS

Richard Bradley, Smyrna negro,
who fled fro mthe Kent County
jail, Dover, on August 10, while
awaiting trial, was sentenced by
Judge Richard S. Rodney in the
Court of General Sessions Thurs
day to four months Imprisonment
on the escape charge and to three
years in Jail on an assault and bat
terry charge. Leroy Gibson, his
companion, who escaped with him,
was sentenced to serve one year,
five months and % days. 1t mark
ed the second time he fed the jail.
Sentenced was deferred until this
week in the case of Robert John
Hammond, who escaped from the
jail last August but was recaptured
shortly afterward. He is alleged
to have stabbed an officer at the
time of his escape He was serv-
ing a fve-year sentence imposed
last July. Charles Collins, alias
Charles Embert, was sentenced to
two months Imprisonment on a
charge of larceny. Foster Rich
ards was paroled to State Detec-
tive F. L. Rentz on a larceny
charge William Robinson, alias
William Davis, alias Charles An
derson, was sentenced to four
months Imprisonment on a charge
of escape from the Kent County
jail. Joseph Walls, alias Joe
Styles, was sentenced to pay a fine
of $500 or to serve three months
imprisonment, on a charge of viola
ton of the state liquor laws.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
BABY SMOTHERED IN CAR
Seven Year-Old Daughter Eliza
beth Dear, Fell Asleep on Brother

A 10-months-old baby boy was
suffocated Friday evening when his
seven-year ?old sister fell asleep on
top Of him Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Dear of near Wyoming went to Do
yer with their four children, leav-
ing Howard, 13; Elizabeth; Reba,
4, and Donald, the baby, in the car.
The mother went to a doctors Of
fee and the father entered a store.
An hour later Mrs. Dear returned
to find Elizabeth asleep, her body
covering the baby. DR.. Franklin
Everett and the Robbins Hose
Company first aid crew were sum-
moned but efforts to revive the lit
tie boy were futile. The funeral
was held from the home Tuesday
morning with interment in Bar
rats Chapel Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
HEALTH CLINIC IN SMYRNA
State Board Cuts Number of Clin-
les Here to Once a Month

The State Board of Health Clinic
which has been meeting at Asbury
Church, Smyrna from 2 to the
first and third Wednesdays of the
month, will now meet in Smyrna
the afternoon of the first Wednes-
day of the month only. Because of
a seeming lack of interest the
State Board were considering dis
continuing the meetings here alto
gether, but to give mothers an op-
portunity to take advantage of this
free clinic, they have set one day
each month, the first Wednesday
afternoon from 2 to 4 at Asbury
Methodist Church. The more in
terest shown, the more encourag-
ing will it be to the State Board
that their time and services are ap-
preciated.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
MARKET TREND
CHEERS FARMER
Produce Selling Seven Points
Over August and Sep
tember Prices
WHEAT GAINS Il POINTS

Prices received by Delaware
farmers for goods that they pro-
duced and sold during mid-Septem-
ber were seven points higher than
month earlier and stood at 101
per cent of the pre-war level of
farm prices, according to word re-
ceived at the Agricultural Exten-
Sion Service offices from the Della
ware Crop Reporting Service. The
ratio of prices received to prices
pair rose four points during the
month ending September Is and
was two points higher than the
ratio at the same time year ago.
An advance of grain prices at
local markets was led by wheat
which rose 81 cents per bushel.
Corn, rye, and oats were up 9, z,
and respectively, while soybeans
rose 10 cents per bushel. Prices
for meat animals also advanced
with hogs up 80 cents per one hun
dred pounds; beeg cattle up 40
cents; veal up 80 cents, and lamb
up a dollar. Chickens were about
one cent per pound higher and egg
prices rose about 3 cents per dozen
during the month ended September
Is. Among the prices received by
farmers on September 10, 1889,
were the following: Wheat, SO
cents; corn, 50 cents; oats, AZ
cents; rye, IA cents; soybeans, 85
cents; potatoes, IS cents; sweet
potatoes, IS cents; hay, 13 dollars
per ton; apples, 70 pents; chickens,
17.2 cents per pound, turkeys, %
cents per pound; and eggs, 23.8
cents per dozen.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
CELEBRATIONS
capital Theatre of Dover, As
customary, Arrange Festivities

oapltal Theatre of Dover, As
customary, Arrange Festivities
AAs is the custom for many
ars the Capitol Theatre in Dover
aagin present to its patrons
nights Of gala festivities on its
stage On Monday night,
'O0er 80, Halloween Eve, the
nsgement will present a tre-
d uuOus Amateur Stage Show.
contestants, rendering music.
ana dance, young men and
nen' will be gathered from the
Ieliate y vicinity and other parts
me State. They will be the
Yple you know, and your ap-
use ior your friends will be well
T.. .'sa' e. On Tuesday night, Oc-
vel 81, Halloween Night, there
Oe a Stage Parade. The con-
'ants will show off their var
H.. naliowe'en costumes-comical.
Wy Dress, etc. Cash prizes will
49, r%afded on both nights to the
go The motion picture at
| tSs 'u a, On these two nights will
bsan outstanding hit of the year,
boDs, ueste' featuring Gary
p'' and an all star cast.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
NOTES OF SMYRNA GRANGE
Harrington Group Presented the
Program to Large Attendance

The Kent County visiting pro-
gram was held at Smyrna Grange
Thursday evening with large at
tendance. Harrington rGange pre-
sented the following program. Song
from Patron No. 1O1; duet, piano
and violin by Hilda Passmose and
Jimmie Emberland; reading, Mrs.
Norman Wix; pictures, Bro. Vapse;
dance, Jimmie Emberland; reading.
Eunice Short; singing, Mr.. Walter
Pasgy; talk. Harrington Master
Taylor Smyrna Grange will hold
their annul Halloween party this
Thursday evening, october 26th.
The public is invited. Please come
masked. There will be dance
after the grand march.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
MOTOR VEHICLES SHOW GAIN
Increase Nearly 1000 This Year
Over Same Period i'm 1888

There was an increase of 1888,
or about 40 per cent, in the num-
ber of new motor vehicles titled in
Delaware the first nine months of
the year 1889, compared with the
corresponding period in 1888. The
records for this year show 1854
new motor vehicles titled, of which
5.695 were pleasure cars.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
SUSSEX'S FIRST DUAL ROAD
Way is Cleared For Route From
Five Points to Rehoboth

The right of way has been open
ed for the first dual highway to be
built in Sussex County. The high
way will be built from Five Points,
where the Milford, Georgetown and
Millsboro roads join at one spot in
the single road. to the beach re-
sort. At Five Points, the road
runs across the fields, but hits the
present road to Rehoboth Beach
just below Westcott's Corners,
where it follows the easterly side.
Farm houses on that side already
have been moved back and the
right of way is ready.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
WILLING WORKERS OFFICERS
Bible Class of Asbury Methodist
Church Organize for Coming Year

Church Organize for Coming year
At a recent meeting of the Will
ing Workers Bible Glass of As
bury Church the following offcers
were elected for the coming year:
President, Mrs. Ernest Mattiford;
Vice-president, Mrs. Ernest Blendt;
Secretary, Mrs. Harold Carrow,
Sr.; Treasurer, Miss Elva Griffin;
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.
Franklin Ennis; Chairman of Mem
bership, Mrs. Clifford Jones; Chair
man of Hospitality, Mrs. George
Robinson; Chairman of Visiting,
Mrs. Norman Coleman; Chairman
of Program, Miss Mary Hynson;
Pianist, Mrs. Harvey Wright; As
sistant Pianist, Mrs. Andrew D..
Cole. At this meeting a covered
luncheon was served to about go
members.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
SMYRNA COTHLION CLUB
Organization Effected Last Week
With Miss Sara Jones, President

At a meeting Friday night at a
meeting at the home of Miss Sara
Jones, a Smyrna Cotillion Club was
organized to put on a dance during
the Christmas Holidays. Miss
Sara Jones was elected president;
Henry Shapley, first vice-president;
Warner w. Price, Jr., second vice
president; Richard c. Price, third
vice-president; Mrs. Henry Shap-
ley, secretary, and James B. Mes
sick, treasurer. There were eight
directors named. Mrs. Richard
Price, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ely,
w. G. Roe, Jr., and Miss Eleanor
King, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Hud-
son of Smyrna and Miss Nancy
Slaughter, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
FENT FARMERS
kAA PROGRAMS
r Wilson, County Agent
cooperating In AgrI-
cultural Aid Work
\ FEDERAL AGENCIES

,..rious to preparing their 1883
~ reports. which are to De
rpIstsd December l county l',y.tad e%1
.inr agents have been requested
,ls ~ extension service of the
ivsrsity r of Delaware to also pre-
= their 1910 programs OF work,
these subjects were among
nv other agricultural problems
r,,,sd in detail at the annual
.nsion conference which was
! tbe early part of this week at
(vsrk. The 1910 program of ex-
.ior work with reference to the
'rtv agent will be very similar
! that Of the past few years, ac-
kr5ing to Kent County Agent
FsseII E. Wilson whose duties IN
Eeert years have changed decided
4 from those engaged in before
NV Of the federal programs were
Socated either entirely or in part
. This division of the agricultural
stsnsion service in this state. In
= preparation of these programs
Z Kent county careful considera-
hn has been given each year to
Y agricultural needs Of the coun-
l and the adjustment Of farming
actices along with the balancing
! PRODUCTION of our basic farm
m and the conservation of our
II and other natural resources.
IL future progress of agriculture,
kerefore, depends upon farmers
aying a more thorough and COM
nehensive understanding regard
Y the national agricultural situa-
An and its influence on their in
kidual farms in acreage control
conform to our basic laws of
ppply and demand. Taking these
ets into consideration the pro
fams Of extension work Of the
punty agent in the future will
pntinue to cooperate with the Ag-
cultural Adjustment, Farm Cred
Farm Security, Rural Electrifi-
ltion Administrations and other
Ideral agencies being directed by
Il United States Department Of
eiculture to assist farmers to at
lin higher standard of living.
he extension projects relating to
lpp and livestock production as
Aportant factors in the establish
g Of more secure and satisfied
lral life are likewise incorporated
the extension program for Kent
'unty each year. With reference
poultry special attention is be-
g given to poultry account and
e records, hatchery and flock
pprovement, and poultry manage
ent. Orchard, vineyard and truck
pps spray notes will be mailed
Tain this coming year to farmers
regard to insect and disease con
n, and pasture and hay crops
|olects will be carried on in con
'ction with the dairy herd i'm
FoVement program. A study con
'rnlng the more advisable use of
nd and the adjustment of crop
Y livestock production will be a
N feature Of county extension
'ograms in the future.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Halloween Party at School Friday

The annual Halloween party will
be held at the John Bassett Moore
School on Friday. November 3.
Ghosts and goblins of all sizes and
shapes will be on hand to enjoy the
program that is being prepared.
The drive for General Organization
membership will begin to-day and
will continu for one week. All in
dications point to one of the big
gest memberships in the history of
the organization.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Honor Bishop McKinstry and Wife

The Parish House of st. Peters
Church was filled by members of
the congregation and friends to
participate in dinner in honor of
Bishop and Mrs. Arthur r. McKin-
stry. 1t was a delightful occasion.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Farm Near Walkers School Sold

John Puskes has sold thru the
agency of G. Harvey Wright, his
farm of 24l acres near Walkers
School House to Lester M. Kauff-
man of Ocean View, Del.