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Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
OANTALOUPE HARVEST HERE
Will Begin This Week With Pros
meet of a Good CroD

The indicated time to begin the
harvest of cantaloupes is near. The
first shipments will be made the
latter part of the week. If favor
able weather conditions prevail, a
crop of much higher quality than
that of last year is expected. The
Bureau of Markets points out it is
important that care be exercised
by the growers in order that pack
ed cantaloupes be mature. The
market price is dependent upon the
consumers desire to buy product
which has been allowed to reach
the proper stage of maturity be-
fore being harvested. AS it is the
duty of the Bureau of Markets to
pass on the maturity of this crop
when offered for sale, the director
has arranged that representatives
of the department visit as many of
the growers as time will permit.
BY this type of service it will be
possible for the grower and rep
resentative of the department to
discuss the maturity question and
to reach a decision as to the prop
er time to harvest.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
DAIRY HERDS OF
KENT FOR JUNE
Makes Good Showing in Re-
ports to Russell E. Will
son, County Agent
NAME LEADERS IN TESTS

In the Kent County Dairy Herd
Improvement Association for the
month of June there We're SO cows
which produced over 1000 pounds
of milk each, and the official rec
ords show also that IL cows pro-
duced over so pounds of butterfat
each, according to the report
which was sent from the office of
County Agent Russell E. Wilson to
the members of the association re-
Gently. There were 476 cows, rep
resenting % herds, tested during
June by Terry B. Stanley, official
tester for the association, and rec
ords indicate that these cows pro-
duced on the average 696.5 pounds
of milk and 26.1 pounds of butter
fat. The marked influence which
the dry weather in June had upon
the milk production was clearly
shown in the comparison of the re-
ports for May and June. Of the
429 cows tested during May, there
Continued on PaEe Five)
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
COMO SET
FOR SWIM MEET
Boys and Girls to Contest
Sunday Afternoon in
the Several Events
FIVE EVENTS ENTERED

This Sunday at 200 p. m. the
vicinity of Smyrna will hold its in
itial swimming meet of the season.
Contestants will be those people
who care to participate from the
surrounding towns. Prizes will be
awarded to those coming in first
and second in every event. You
may be one of those who can win.
Why not enter the meet now? If
you are just beginner you can
win as well as the accomplished
swimmer. So don't let your abil-
ity keep you out.
EVENTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
BEGINNERS
l. Dive (plain)
2. 80 #. free style
8. Plunge
JUNIORS
/. Dive (plain)
2. 40 #. free style
8. Plunge
INTERMEDIATE G6 years of age)
l. Diving
a. Jack knife-back-plain
b. One optional
2. so yd. free style
8. Plunge for distance
4. Underwater swim
5. Relay men-each swim so yds.
SENIORS tower 16 years)
/. Diving
a. Jack -back-plain
b. One optional
?. so yd. free style
8. Plunge for distance
4. Underwater swim
5. Relay men-each swim so yds.
Sign up at the lake to-day.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
MARSHES YIELD
$4,000 RAT YEAR
AS a Fur Industry 1t Means
Much For the Trappers
of Delaware
BIOLOGICAL SURVEY

Delaware ranks 21st among the
states of the country in regard to
the number of fur animals being
trapped annually for the nations
$65, 900, ,00O-a-year fur market, it
was revealed in a report of the
United States Department Of the
Interior just made public. Della
ware, the report states, has a total
take" of 1900 animals of three
species in the fiscal year 1888.
Among those trapped are: 50,700
muskrats; 2,700 oppossums; and
!, 100 raccoons. The Bureau of
Biological Surveys report declares
that its investigation of the num-
ber of fur animals being trapped
annually indicates that the United
States is taking more animals
each year than are being produced.
The danger of depicting this great
natural resource was emphasized
when Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes made public the
Bureaus report, which indicates
that it is necessary for states to
take more active measures to con-
troll the number of fur animals
trapped annually if the demand for
furs is to be prevented from de-
pleting the American supply.
Frank G. Ashbrook, chief of the
Section of Fur Resources said: 1T
is unfortunate that reliable counts
are not available in every state.
Although approximately S65,000,-
900 worth OF raw furs go to the
markets from trappers in the Unit
ed States and Alaska every year,
we don't know whether the coun-
try is producing 100000 musk
rats and trapping 100000 or
producing 100000 and trapping
25, 100000 One thing is certain,
as the inventory of the Biological
Survey shows, and that is that
more fur animals are being trap
ped than are being produced.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
DOVER BETROTHAL TOLD
Miss Rebecca Woicott and Max
Terry, ESQ.,, to Wed in Fall

Announcement is made by Mrs.
Josiah Oliver Wolcott of the en-
gagement of her daughter, Miss
Rebecca Dashiell Wolcott, to Mr..
Nathan Maxson Terry, son of Mrs.
Charles L. Terry, Sr., of Camden,
and the late Mr.. Terry. Miss VOL
colt, who is the daughter of the
late Chancellor Wolcott, is q grad
uate of the Westover Preparatory
School, Middlebury, Conn, and Of
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Mr.. Terry is a graduate of Wash
ington and Lee University, Lexing-
ton, va, and is a Dover attorney.
The announcement was made at an
informal supper party for the Do
yer younger set at the Wolcott
home Monday evening. The we'd
ding will take place in October.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY
Mrs. Aubrey Deakyne, Nee Miss
Edna Reed, Honored by Friends

Mrs. Aubrey Deakyne (nee Miss
Edna n. Reed of 1911 New Road,
Elsmere was given a birthday sur
prise party by her friends Monday
evening. Mrs. Deakyne had spent
the day visiting relatives in this
vicinity and returned home to find
a house full of friends and relatives
to celebrate the occasion. Mrs.
Deakyne is the daughter of George
w. Reed of near town. She re-
ceived many beautiful and useful
gifts. AT a late hour ice cream
and cake was servedaft er which
they all departed wishing Mrs.
Deakyne many more happy birth
days Those attending from this
vicinity were her father, Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Reed, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles H. Reed and sons
Charles and Bobby, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry L. Kinsey and family, Mr..
and Mrs Arthur Short and son
George, Miss Dorothy Short, Miss
Marion Deakyne, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter R. Reed and son of Dover,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Boyd and
family, Mr.. Curtis Hammond Of
Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
AGAINST RAGWEED
Mrs. Thomas Russell, President of
Century Club, Makes Awards

Awards for Community Service
were presented on the Fairgrounds
of the Smyrna Schools this week
to all boys and girls who partici-
pated in the campaign for EXTERN
ination of ragweed. Mrs. Thomas
Russell, president of the Century
Club, in making the awards, COM
plimented the boys and girls on the
cooperative spirit which led them
to have a part in the campaign.
Special awards We're made to the
three boys who pulled the largest
amounts. George Long, who won
the first award, pulled about four
bushels. Second award was given
to Jimmy VanPelt and third to
Bobbie Carrow. All the ragweed
was gathered in yards and alleys
within town.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
ROTARY CLUBS
WEEKLY MEET
j. Nj. ROsbrow Gives Address
on the Unemployment
Compensation Act"
BIG OCCASION TONIGHT

Smyrna Rotary Club met last
Thursday evening at the Wayside
Inn. Charles W. Hall, president of
the club, presided. Next Thurs
day evening, Francis A. Kettaneh,
Governor of the 83rd District will
be the guest speaker. Middletown,
Newark, and Dover will join the
Smyrna Club on this occasion.
Hervey P. Hall, chairman of the
evening program presented Mr..
James NJ Rosbrow who spoke on
the Unemployment Compensation
Act" The act has been in force
since August u, 1885. Mr.. Ros-
brow gave the reasons for the pas
sage of the Act. Delaware al
ready having an agency for the
provisions of aged and unemployed
was among the first to have the
provisions of the Act in working
order. The act is controlled by the
Federal government and is fnanc-
ed by taxation on the employer.
Classified exemptions were given
and reasons for such exemptions.
The payments of benefits began in
January, 1889 S412,0OO.00 have
been paid out by the Delaware In
employment Commission since Jan
uary l, 1889 Administration ex-
pense is paid by the Federal gov
eminent. Mr.. Thomas Russell
spoke briefly on the Commission s
activity in Kent County. Many
questions were answered, giving in
detail the routine followed in the
payment of compensation. w w.
Hynson responded in behalf of the
club, after which Mr.. Rosbrow was
given a rising vote of thanks. Wis
itors: Chancellor w. w. Harring
ton, Dover; Walter Massey, Dover;
Walter Warrington, Dover;s Tom
Singleton, Glenbernie, Maryland.
Guests: Clifford Jones Robert Dun
ming, Thomas Russell.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
NEW COASTAL
ROAD HITS SNAG
Building of RehObOth Fen.
wick Highway Leads to
Land Suits
TANGLE OVER TITLES

With the opening of the last link
way between Bethany Beach and
Fenwick Island, officials of the
right-of-way division of the State
Highway Department foresee COM
plicated law suits over ownership
of lands along this stretch of the
states coast. The highway link
just opened is what is called a
stabilized surface road. 1t will be
permitted to settle for year be-
fore it is hard surfaced. Before
the opening of the road which ties
up with Maryland coastal route to
Ocean City, now under construc-
ton, and forms one of the two
final links in the ocean boulevard
between Rehoboth Beach and
Ocean City, these sandy lots, many
of them occupied or claimed by
squatters were considered of little
value. Patent grants in some cas-
es were not even considered worth
having recorded or established.
Persons with no legal titles to
land had sold plots to others. The
new future for this area as realty
operators compare the possibilities
with those of the New Jersey
coast, has stirred up new interest
in the lands. Many see an oppor-
tunity to develop high class re-
sort section. The tangle over titles
to the land is complicated to some
extent by the fact that prior to
1900 these lands were part of the
old Lord Baltimore grant of Mary
land, and later transferred to Will
liam PENIS grants. Subsequently
they became part of Delaware.
In the survey by the state for the
building of the road preliminary
rights-of- were signed by those
claiming ownership, but since it
seems likely the value of these
lands will increase with the open
ing of this section by good roads,
others are filing claims in equity to
some of the titles. As the origin
al patent grants will be difficult to
trace, many complicated law suits
are in the offing.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
SALE OF BOULEVARD LOTS
section South Of Smyrna Becom.
ing Sites for Homes

Building lots on the DUPONT
boulevard south Of Smyrna are
having a more ready sale of late
because Of their high ground and
aeal location. Last year two lots
N this vicinity were bought by Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Lamb (nee Thelma
rogers, who put up a bungalow
On It. Another lot adjoining near
er .Woodlawn," was bought by Mr..
dhd Mrs. Thomas Lamb who are
ouudlng a modern home now near
mg completion. During the past
week G. Harvey Wright, realtor,
m sold three more lots. Two lots
le sold for Mrs. Gilbert Downes to
James Q. Clark of Clarkie's Gar
ase and one lot for Mrs. Walter
Donovan to Walter Eley proprietor
u smyrna Cleaners. 1t is un-
uerstood he and his wife, the for
mer Miss Mary Hart Wright will
erect q bungalow which, when built
'ney will occupy for their home.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
FIREMEN'S PARADE IN DOVER
Crowds Applaud 25 or More Com
panies and Bands i'm Line

More than 5000 persons lined
Dover streets Wednesday night of
last week for the annual firemen's
parade, feature of the Robbins
Hose Company carnival More
than 25 companies and auxiliaries
from Delaware and the Eastern
Shore of Maryland competed for
prizes The awards follow: Best
band. Carlisle Company of Milford;
best drum and bugle corps, Della
ware City; company making the
best appearance. Elkton; company
with most men in line. 3S, Elkton;
best appearing auxiliary, Delaware
City; company coming the longest
So miles, Talleyville. Do
yer had a large crowd at the carni-
val Saturday night. The carnival
was held over to Monday of this
week to make up for bad weather
interference.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. DIR. j. w. CoIona, PaStor, An
nounces Services For the Week

The services at Asbury Method
ist Church next Sunday, July 21
will be as follows: the Church
School will convene promptly at
10 o'clock with Mr.. H. c. Jones,
superintendent, in charge; the
morning worship service and ser
mon at IL. Prayer service We'd
nesday evening at 7.30. Our two
Adult Bible Glasses of the Church
School will hold their annual din
ner together at the Hotel Belhav-
en- at Rehoboth Beach this Thurs
day evening, July goth. The din
ner will be served promptly at 5
p. m. All who go should register
at the Hotel Immediately on arriv-
al at the Beach so the proprietor
may know the number to be serv-
ed.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mrs. Kate Cochran Woods, Widow
of 1. JanVier Woods, Odessa

Mrs. Kate Cochran Woods, IL
years old, widow of l. Janvier
Woods, died at the home of her
sister, Mrs. T. Edgar Clayton, at
Middletown on Saturday, July S.
She had been i'll for about three
weeks. Mrs. Woods was the
daughter of the late Andrew S. and
Margaret Cochran Eliason. She
was member of Forest Presby-
terian Church of Middletown for
over so years, and was also a
friend of Grace Orthodox Presby-
terian Church. She was the widow
of the late I. Janvier Woods, who
died in 1881, and who was presi-
dent of the Friends of Old Draw
yers for many years. They were
married December 81, 1888. Mrs.
Woods was a very congenial, char
liable and widely-rspected woman.
She leaves to mourn her death
many friends in addition to two
sisters, Mrs. T. Edgar Clayton and
Miss Lydia @. Eliason. both Of
Middletown and a brother, Andrew
F. Eliason, of New Castle. Funer-
al services were held at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Clayton, POS n.
Cass street, Middletown, on Tues
day afternoon of last week at two
o'clock and interment was made in
Old Drawers cemetery, near
Odessa.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
SMYRNA BOYS Camped at Woodland

A group of boys under the direc-
tion of Mr. Ward spent from Sun
day until Tuesday afternoon camp
ing at Woodland Beach. Marsh
mallow, Weiner, and Potato Roasts
were features of the trip. Those
boys who were present were Rob-
ert Scorah, Bob Lower, Stimson
Carrow, Eddie Burris, Buddy
O'Neil, George Wright, Jack
Jacobs, and Spec Ennis
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20

The Smyrna community play
ground has this week reached a
new peak in play activities under
the sponsorship of the Smyrna Ro-
tary Club and under the able direc-
tion of Prof. Francis Gebhart who
is awakening fine cooperation
from the youth of Smyrna in di-
recting the playground activities
held at the high school athletic
field. Four swings, four see-saws,
slide, and a sand-box has been
installed for the smaller children.
Tennis, badmintor, softball, base
ball, deck tennis, and horse shoes
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND NOW
AT PEAK OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES

are provided for the larger chill
dren. Sixty to eighty children are
present each day from nine to
twelve a. m. Everything needed
for play is provided for the chill
dren. All children who have not
taken advantage of these facilities
are urged to come to the play
ground any morning for lot of
fun. In the near future plans will
be announced for field day of
contests and tournaments for
which prizes will be awarded the
winners by the playground COM
mittee.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
Mail Out of Smyrna 900 p. NJ.

Miss Louise Denney, acting post
master of Smyrna, announces that
ION and after July oath there will
be a dispatch of mail from the
Smyrna Post Office, at 900 p. m.
instead of $50 p. m. Any mail
dropped in the post Office or in the
box in front of the post Office be-
fore 900 p. m. will be dispatched
the same evening"
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
SMYRNA GUN CLUB SHOOT
Held at the Club Saturday After
moon With Some Good Sport

The Smyrna Gun Club held their
regular monthly shoot Saturday
afternoon with quite number of
shooters present. The special event
in which cash prizes were awarded
was taken by c. ]. Morris of Eel
ton. H. E. Manlove of Smyrna
was second. The following shoot
ers received baskets of groceries
@. ]. Morris, Wesley Smith, w. H.
Ennis, Malcolm Burris, Harry
Manlove, Ernest Mattiford.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. S. j. Thackaberry, Pastor, An
nomces Services For the Week

In the absence of the pastor, the
services at the Presbyterian Church
next Sunday morning will be in
charge of the young people. There
will be no service next Sunday
night. Mid-week meetings discon-
tinued until Fall. Announcement
to be made next Sunday regarding
the morning service of July 80.
Next regular service in charge of
the pastor will be July 80 in the
evening. All welcome to the ser
vices. Sunday School continues all
Summer at the morning hour.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
FIVE SOFTBALL
TEAMS, SMYRNA
Lively Contest Every Even
ing on the School Base
ball Diamond
MUCH RIVALRY is HAD

Crowds of between 100 and 200
persons are attending softball
games on the local high school field
each evening. Most of the games
have resulted in close scores and
each game has been hard fought
with much enthusiasm from play
ers and spectators. Next week the
Roxy Stars will appear in uniforms
supplied by their sponsors. Scarlet
shirts with green trim and green
jockey satin caps constitute the
uniforms 1t is hoped that all
teams will soon be uniformed.
Come out and enjoy the games at
6:15 p. m, each weekday evening.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
FRESH AIR CHILDREN HERE
Number of Tenement Children Ar
rived Yesterday to Spend Vacation

Tenement children sent for a
two weeks vacation by the N. Y.
Herald-Tribune Fresh Air Fund,
arrived yesterday So far as is
known Smyrna is only taking care
of two, one at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. S. j. Thackaberry and
the other at the home of William
Blendt near town. Eleven children
were given homes in and near
Clayton and twenty-five, it is said
are in Dover.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
DIR. X. F. Corley Reappointed
nnnr McAdulIan has real

NDVETHOI
pointed DR.. r. F. Corley of Smyr-
ma, republican and former Lieuten-
ant Governor, as trustee of the
Ferris Industrial School, term ex-
pired. DR.. Corley has been a val
liable member and his reappoint-
ment is pleasing to members of his
Board who wanted him.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
Senate Group OK's High Bridge

Action on construction of new
bridge over the c. e. ID. Canal at
st. Georges was speeded up yes
terday with favorable report of the
u. S. Senate Commerce Committee
on a bill authorizing a high level
four-lane span.
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
STATES POWER
IN CANAL span
a. Attorney Says Delaware
Cannot Build Bridge,
Charging Costs to U. s.
HAS No JURISDICTION

The Delaware Legislature has no
outhority to construct a br1dge
aoross The Chesapeake and Della
u,ora Canal with expenses to be
oharged 10 the federal government,
nronninent attorney who has
made a careful study of the mat
~ declared last week. The at
torney took issue with a recent
statement BY Linnaeus L. Hopes,
secretary of the Delaware Auto
Mobile Association, who contended
~ government assumed all the
Obligations of the old Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal Company
uhen Il took over the waterway.
IF was pointed out the federal
government had the land condemn
d in 1919 and took over all the
canal property and all the rights
of the canal company, as they then
sxisted. and took the canal into
its own hands" to be administer
d bv it under its own laws free
and clear of all prior conditions,
the attorney said. He further
stated the Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal is a federal waterway
With no state having jurisdiction
10 interfere. He pointed out that
the Old Bethel Bridge was removed
by the federal government, despite
the objections at that time. This
was used as an illustration Of the
power Of the federal government
over the canal. The federal gov
eminent BY condemnation proceed
ings took over the canal in 1919
when. On April s Of that year, in
the U. S. District Court at Will
mington, jury awarded the canal
company six cents and the Fidelity
Trust Co. of Philadelphia S2,514,-
2S964, that company being trustee
under a mortgage given by the
canal company many years ago.
The next move was when the gov
eminent paid into court the
amount assessed as damages to be
turned over to the proper parties.
Title then became vested in the
federal government and in August,
1919, the waterway became toll
free Mr.. Hopes had contended
that one Of the stipulations in the
charter issued to the old Chesa-
peake and Delaware Canal Co. in
1901 provided that the state could
still pass laws for erecting and
maintaining bridges, charging the
cost to the canal company and also
that the company should be liable
to forfeitures and penalties for not
complying with such laws. 1t was
shown by the attorney that the
federal government cannot be sued
Tor damages or inconvenience
through the lack Of the span. De
spite the apparent long delay oc-
easioned in working out plans for
the new crossing at st. Georges,
the attorney came to the defense
Of the federal government by
pointing out the authorities are
looking into the future and want
70 place the most desirable and
fitting type Of structure there. The
attorney, in giving his views said
ne was doing 50 because he did not
desire to see the issue become con-
fused nor the Legislature commit
an error in attempting to pass on
any measure which would author
re the erection Of a crossing at
the expense Of the federal govern
ment, only to result in embarrass-
nent n tha e+a+a
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
81. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
e'' frederick Marx Barton, Rec
VI Announces Services for Week

o. Peters Episcopal Church,
.'eV Frederick Marx Barton, rec
" makes the following announce
uents for the seventh Sunday af-
y II trinity: 7.30 a. M, celebration
= the Holy Communion; IL a. m,
!. s.orning prayer and sermon upon
'ue subject Of Firm Foundations. :"
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens, Clayton

Mrs. Elizabeth Short Stevens,
aged 81, a sister of Mrs. Herman
Sevl, Clayton. died Friday, July a.
following a stroke of apoplexy
She had been in poor health for
sometime. Mrs. Stevens was the
widow of Harry F. Stevens, we'll
known Clayton farmer, and a
daughter of the late John H. and
Mary (Jones) Short and was born
and raised on a farm near Smyrna
She was a woman in church and
CONTINUED on Page F1ve)
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20
NOTES OF SMYRNA GRANGE
open Meeting Tonight With Pro-
gram by Mrs. Ada Lockerman

Smyrna Grange will hold their
monthly open meeting night to-
night Thursday. A special pro-
gram is being planned by Mrs.
Ada Lockerman who Is in charge
of the lecture hour. A good at
tendance will be greatly appreciat-
Smyrna times., 1939-07-20

GAMES NEXT WEEK
Monday-Roxy Stars VS.. Wilson Cabinet
Tuesday-Clayton VS.. Wilson Cabinet
Wednesday-Roxy Stars VS.. Clayton
Thursday-Clerks VS.. Boys Club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-14
THREE LOCAL MEN
 RECEIVE PATENTS
Cic chielIo, C Rose and Thomas Among State
 Inventors HOnOred

The following inventors, including three Waterburians, have been granted patents:
 Ralph Cicchiello of Waterbury has been given a patent on an i'm plement for lifting pot or pan. Ed win L. Rose received two patents on power transmission devices, as- signed to the Waterbury Tool Co. and William Thomas received a patent on power transmission pump or motor, also assigned to the Waterbury Tool Co.
 Rodger D. Brouwer, of Bristol was awarded a patent on an anti friction bearing, assigned to the General Motors Corp, and Attilic R. Spicacci, of Bristol, was given patent on the same device, also assigned to the General Motors Corp.
 Edward Noyack, of Seymour, se- cured two patents on devices fol fabricating cosmetic holders, as signed to the Risdon Mfg. Go.