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The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mr.. Mcdonald who is vice presi-
dent of Townsend Club No IL who
went as a delegate to the conven-
ton in Indianapolis, Ind, reports
he had trobule in getting a badge
after he had presented the letter
Mr.. Nell our organizer had given
him to Mr.. Mckenzie who is the
State representative of Nebraska
Townsend Clubs. He said there
IA . large delegation that went
to the train to meet DR. Francs
Townsend at Cadle Tabernacle and
each session was opened by pray
er and singing Americ.
DIR. Francis Townsend, founder
and father of this great movement
gave a short talk on the plan and
then the Governor of Indiana was
called upon to speak and he spoke
very favorable of the plans and
assured the delegation they would
get all of his support. Then Mayor
Sullivan Of the City of Indiana
polls made a short talk and said
he was in favor of the plans and
would assure them of his support.
Mr.. Silvia of the Hawaii Islands
made a wonderful talk on the 2
per cent transaction tax in the
Hawaii Island and said he knew
if the plan was a success there 1t
could also be a success in Ameri-
ca. Mrs. Madam Starke who is
called the singing bird of Ameri-
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Miss Rozetta Browning of EN-
poria, Kansas, was the house
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. john
son of 2713 Blonde street.
Miss Browning is a recent grad
uate of the Kansas State Teach
ers College in Emporia. She spent
five days in Omaha visiting rela-
tives and friends. On July 4th,
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson, Miss
Browning and Mr.. Travis Dixon,
motored to Bethany, Mo-, where
they were the quests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Prince McGraw. Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. McGraw and Miss Browning
are cousins.
After a two week visit with the
McGraw's, Miss Browning will re-
turn to Emporia, Kan. Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson, Mr.. Thobnas and
Mr.. Dixon reported a very enjoy
able trip.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Fannie Mae Hensley, Mrs.
Clara Lewis, Mrs. Ethel Mitchell,
Miss Carrie Leola Grant and Mrs.
Matte Allen, all residents of st.
Louis, Mo-, stopped at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Law
son during the Elks Convention
which was held in Omaha. Mrs.
Dora Jackson and husband, Mrs.
Alice Scott and husband motored
from Kansas City, Mo, and spent
the 18th of July with MIR. and Mrs.
Clifford Lawson, 22O6 N. 18th
Ave. Miss Margaret Burton is
spending the summer with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawson and Miss Ann Ste
vens.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Halle Chesney of 2712
Franklin ST., is very low sick and
her two sisters, Mrs. Ardie Will
liams and Mrs. Eva Farthing of
Muskogee, Okla, are here A
nephew, James johnson is also
here. She is the aunt of Mrs.
Glydas MILAN of 2919 Grant and
Mrs. Beatrice jackson of this city.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Nina Calber5 of Pittsburgh
Penn. will leave the 10th of July
for her home. She has been visit
ing her sister Mrs. Lawson OF
22l4 N. 10Th st. She had a fins
visit and met many acquaintance
while here.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15
DANCING PARTY

A Dancing Party was given in
honor of Nonice Williams at her
home, 2816 Blonde St, Wednesday
July 18th. The honored guest was
MIR. Luther Taylor of Lawrence
Kansas. There was a dainty lunch
o served. Twenty-eight persons
present. A lovely evening
was spent.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15
CORRECTION

We wish to correct the mistake
concerning Mr.. Robert Johnson of
North Plate. He is not dead. He
was here attending the funeral
of Mrs. Georgia Robinson of 2207
N. 9th Ave. He is a relative to
their family.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15
SPANISH LOVE DROPS

An exotic tantalizing enchanting
essence. Charms the emotiofsl
Fires the blood! Enclose $500
for generous size bottle. FREE!
Box of Egyptian Face Powder
with every order!
Wadi Nil Perfumes
II E. AID ST., N. Y. C., Dept. %
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Miss Romell Halter and Miss
Equilla Ware of 2307 N. 9th st.,
went to Chicago, ILL.,, to spend
about six weeks with Miss Hat
ter, Father Mr.. William Halter,
3437 Vernon avenue. They are
the neices of Mrs. Mile Daniels
# 2307 N. 9th st.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Hill 1902 27th st.
was called to Ark, to the death
Of his brother. Their sister also
accompanied them there. Mr.. Hill
is the proprietor of an ice cream
Co., at same address.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15
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Mrs. Calvin Ware of 1870 Grant
returned home Tuesday from Ok
la. City, Okla, where she had
been visiting her mother. She had
a wonderful visit.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15
PROMOTED AT THE AGE OF 81
FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL

We are glad to know that Mrs.
Helen Sampson of 1909 Lake ST.,
was promoted from Omaha Pub
lie School Worlb Progress Ad-
ministration Adults Education with
a grade of "A" in Arithmetic,
Spelling and Grammar She is 67
years old.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. James Colquist who is pro-
prietor of a grocery store at 2754
Lake st, is visiting a friend in
Moline, Ill.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15
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Mr.. Ross Fowler of Chicago is
visiting her mother Mrs. Fowler
of 2813 N. 26th st. He will return
home Thursday July IS after a
few days stay in our city.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

sfis. Dolores Williams of Chlca-
go, ILL.,, who has been visiting her
s'sler, Mrs. Amanda Williams OF
Z 20 rltriek Ave-, returned home
and she is reported as having an
enjoyable time while in our city.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Leola Jones, 1856 Grant
will leave July 10Th to visit with
her mother in Pittsburgh, Penn,
for a 20 day stay.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15
Mrs. Hazel Haynes has recovered
from a severe sick spell.

Mr.. William Wright of Chicago,
Ill. was united in marriage to Miss
Maudess Jackson of 270S Parker
Street. She is the daughter of Mrs.
Catherine Jackson of the same adj
dress. Mr.. and Mrs. Wright left
Saturday night returning to Chi
cago where they will make their
future home.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Edward has in her garden
at 2310 N. 9th avenue, a running
cucumber vine which is 4 feet
long and runs a distance of 3 feet
up the high board fence ard is
full of blooms. 1t is a wonderful
sight to behold.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

The Willing Workers of Mt.
Calvary Community Church are
sponsoring a hay ride picnic July
% at Elmwood Park. The truck
leaves the church at 500 O'Clock
P. M. Refreshments will be served.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

and passed away in a local hos
pital. His funeral was Friday July
8.h at Lewis Funeral Home.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marrow of
1910 N. % St. have gone to Chica-
go. They motored back with their
son for a 3 weeks stay.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Magnolia Dudley accom-
panied by her daughter left July
for Orbany, Miss. They will also
visit their brother and uncle in
Era, Penn. Sgt. Dudley will join
Mrs. Dudley and daughter in De
troit. There they will visit with
Attorney Herbert Dudley. In Aug
ust they will visit the Worlds Fair
in New York.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Elsie Mallory of 2221 N. 23rd
st. was home over the week end
from Camp Brewster.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Ethel johnson the wife of
Rev. r. w. johnson of 2431 Pat
rick Ave, will have a birthday
Sunday, July 10th.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mr.. Eugene Rice of 2617 Grant
St, and Mr.. Floyd Pettis are
visiting in Chicago, ILL.,, with re-
latives.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. May Basseth of 1901 Ohio
ST., had a birthday Monday, the
10th of July.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mr.. b. Hayes, of 3219 Emmett,
departed this life Sunday June 3,
after a stroke. He was stricken
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Pettis were
blessed with a baby girl June %.
Mother and baby are doing fine.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Rev. Simpson is still on the sick
list. He lives at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Hemingway at 2618
Grant St. He would be glad to
have his friends call and see him.
Mrs. Manuel of 2723 Ohio st.
was called to Topeka, Kansas to
the bed side of her father. He is
very sick.
Mr.. Kirk Johnson who is a cook
on the Union Pacific was overcome
by heat Saturday July Sth. He is
under The care of a doctor.
Mrs. Helen D. Carter, 1904
Hamilton Street has been very i'll
with her foot which has infection.
Mr.. Howard E. Smith of 2207
n. 9th Ave is reported sick.
Mrs. Eva Brown 231e N. 9th
Avenue is on the sick list.
Mrs. L. A. Gardner of 2503
Grant who has been very sick is
some better now.
Mr.. H. L. Mcintosh of lila N.
22nd st. is in very poor health and
has been for the last six years.
Mr.. George Riddle Of pos N.
9th Ave. is feeling some better.
He has been very sick.
Mrs. LeRese Morris of 2404 N.
eth Ave. is ON the sick list.
Mr.. James Stark from Chicpas.
ha, Okla. who is visiting with his
daughter, Mrs. Irene Harvey is
reported as being better. He has
been sick for some tine.
Nh. S. E. Montgomery of 2531
Lake who is proprietor of a
grocery store at tlie same adj
dress has been on the sick list for
three weeks, but is better now.
Mrs. Susie Miller of 1851 Lake
Is noing nicely after having been
sick since March. She was in the
hospital five weeks. She is the
mother of Mrs. Essie Selby of the
same address.
Mrs. Edna Lewis OF zIzI OIarN
returned home from the hospi-
tai Tuesday, July II. She is great
~ improved.
Mrs. Matte Smith of 913 N. 20
st. is very sick. she is with her
sister of the same address, Mrs.
Mile Gillum.
Mr.. Leri James of 2202 Bur
dette st. has been confined to his
sick bed for three weeks.
Mrs. Sallie Jackson of 1884 N.
% is feeling fine after a severe
sick spell.
Mrs. Hazel Haynes has recovered
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Georgia Peoples, Mr.. BIZ
Monday, Mr.. James Owens has
returned from Kansas City, Mo-,
where they spent the 4th of July
visiting their parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Monday, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Owens. They had an enjoyable
trip.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Tlgere was a grand reception
given in honor of Mrs. Marie Holt
of Kansas City, Mo-, who is grand
captain of Military Dept. of the
TBPOE of w Temple. There were
% present. A lovely dinner was
served which consisted of fried
chicken, potato salad, cheese, cool
aid, and pineapple pie. The recep
ton was sponsored by the captain.
The Honored guest were Cap
tain Thomas, Edith Harrison,
Charley Davis, Exalted Ruler and
Daughter Ruler, Josephine Mer-
rift. The evening was spent in
drilling.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Sallie Seal, 2801 Charles
st. was badly injured when she
fell down some steps at the home
of a friend she was visiting.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mr.. james Patterson and Christ
inc Taylor were united in marriage
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Orolia Thompson of Kan
sas City, Mo-, was the house guest
Of Mrs. Victoria Gibson Of 2518
Maple Sd, fer two weeks.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Hayes of Kansas City, Mo.
was the house guest of Mrs.
'Mammie Simmons of 2430 Erskine
St. for three days stay.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Ida Edwards of 2310 N.
9th Avenue is redecorating her
home.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. C. A. Shelton of 2520
Grant ST., was called to the sick
bed of her sister in Cleveland Ohio
July 10th.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15
THE SICK LIST

Mrs. N. A. Perkins ef 2819 N.
28th avenue has been on the sick
list about four week. She is i'm
proving.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Rev. Simpson is still on the sick
list. He lives at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Hemingway at 2618
Grant ST. He would be glad to
have his friends call and see him.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. L. A. Gardner of 2503
Grant who has been very sick is
some better now.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

N2EN71YGNz
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Over on the Soft Ball Field Fri
day afternoon watching handsome
Nose Ranson's boys take a sound
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mr.. H. L. Mcintosh of lila N.
22nd st. is in very poor health and
has been for the last six years.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Manuel of 2728 Ohio st.
was called to Topeka, Kansas to
the bed side of her father. He is
very sick.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Eva Brown 2310 N. 9th
Avenue is on the sick list.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mr.. George Riddle Of 220S N.
9th Ave. is feeling some better.
He has been very sick.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-15

Mrs. Edna Lewis OF zIzI OIarN
returned home from the hospi-
tai Tuesday, July II. She is great
ly improved.
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26

new motor vehicle commissioner
for term not exceeding one year.
He shall have power to hire and
discharge and to fix the pay of all
employees of the department with
the approval of the commission.
The motor vehicle commissioner
will have the right to appoint one
motor vehicle Inspector for each
county. The salary of such in
spectors will be $3.50 a month. The
act will become effective immed-
lately upon its becoming law.
One of the first appointments by
the new commission will be a chief
engineer and w. w. Mack, the in
cumbent, is expected to be select
ed for the post. Secretary of State
Josiah Marvel, Jr., the present mo-
tor vehicle commissioner, told the
joint legislative budget committee
the department is antiquated and
is operating on the same basis it
did when the state had only a few
hundred automobiles. He said
new equipment is needed but esti-
mated this would cost about S35,-
900.
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26

Of constables would have to be
paid to the county treasurer in the
respective counties and constables
would be prohibited from receiving
any money except their salary.
Another bill introduced by Sena-
tor Rinard would limit the juris-
diction of magistrates to the coun-
ty wherein they have been ap-
pointed. 1t specifies that all fees
levied and collected by constables
shall be paid over to the magis-
trate out of whose court he is op-
Grating. Every magistrate would
have to keep an account Of these
fees and make a monthly report to
the county treasurer. The act
would apply only to those magis-
trates and constables appointed af-
ter it had become a law and those
now in office would be governed by
existing laws until the end Of their
terms.
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26

traying the members Of the con
vention were attired in the conven-
tional costume of the day, colored
coats and knee breeches, ruffled
vests and white wigs. The first
scene showed the convention being
called to order with George Wash
ington as chairman. The children
very ably brought out the prob
lens which presented themselves
to the convention such as proper
representation of all states and
the discussion which led to the
forming of the two legislative
houses. The second scene showed
the signing of the constitution af-
ter all the difficult problems had
been settled. Mrs. Ernest Matti-
ford. chairman Of Public Welfare,
will present the program to-mor-
row. DIR. NJ. A. Tarumianz, who is
Pschiatrist and Superintendent Of
the Delaware State Hospital, will
be the speaker. The general pub
lie is cordially invited to attend
this meeting and thus avail them
selves of the opportunity to hear
this important speaker. Incident
ally the club will hold a benefit
card party at the club house Fri
day evening, February 10 at 7.45.
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26
NEW CASTLE All CLUB NEWS
All Clubs Are Uniting to Form a
Countrywide Leaders Group

Local leaders from all the clubs
in New Castle County meet this
Thursday evening at the home
of Miss Laura B. Rutherford, New
ark. New Castle County All Club
Agent, to form a countrywide lead
ers' organization. The New Cas-
tie County All Junior Council are
scheduled to meet in Wolf Hall, on
the University of Delaware Cam
pus. Saturday afternon, to discuss
plans to make swine available to
All Club members desiring to car
ry on pig club project work. Mon
day evening, in Wolf Hall, state
wide meeting of All Club mem
bers and their parents is to be
held to discuss poultry project
work. According to Miss Ruther-
ford, the three meetings will in
augurate a new plan Of work for
All Clubs in New Castle County.
'We are forming local leaders
organization so that these adults
who have direct contact with the
club members may act together as
an advisory group to help coordin-
ate club work throughout the
county In addition, with such an
organized group, our leader train
ing work will be more effective
and will result in a sounder All
Club program for New Castle
County" The Junior Council
meets on Saturday to learn of a
plan to obtain pure-bred swine.
On Monday evening, H. L. Rich
ardson, Poultry Specialist at the
University of Delaware Extension
/ Department, will outline a pro-
gram of poultry management for
All Club members which will
dovetail with the general poultry
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26

ROAD BOARD
Continued From PAGE one)

members of the board will be re-
quired to meet at Dover and or
ganize by the election of a chair
man. Four members may consti-
tute quorum. They are author
lied to employ a chief engineer for
a term of not more than one year.
He will have to be not less than
30 years old and have had at least
10 years active practice in his pro-
fession. The board also is author
lzed to employ a secretary who
will hold office at the pleasure of
the commission. The chief engin-
eer may be paid a salary not in ex-
cess of $500 a year and the sec
retary will be paid not more than
$4,000 a year. Members of the
commission will receive no salary
but will be allowed expenses in
Cured in performing their duty.
The bill placing the Motor Vehicle
Department under the highway
commission would give the COM
mission authority to appoint the
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26
COOPERATIVE CONCERT
Will Hear IOnian Singers
Talented Organization

The Ionian Singers will be heard
in the second concert of the Dover
Cooperative Concert Association
at the Capitol Theatre, in Dover,
on Friday evening, January 9th,
at 8.15 o'clock. This male ensem-
BILE, each man a soloist in his own
right, have appeared in many re-
citals throughout the country, and
on the radio. They have develop
ed to high degree Of perfection
the difficult art of unaccompanied
singing demonstrating qualities
of round, organ-like tones, exten-
sive range and purity as to pitch.
In Harold Dearborn, the Ionians
have first tenor Of pure lyric
quality, approaching the alto in
range and timbre His musical
lige began as a talented boy so
prano and even now he is soloist in
one of New York's largest and
most fashionable churches. Albert
Barber, the second tenor, began
work as a reporter in the Philip
pines and has Travelled in many
parts of the world. He has been
soloist with such organizations as
the New York Symphony Orches-
ira, the Oratorio Society, and the
Schola Canotrum. Baldwin Allan
Allen, baritone, spent his earlier
years living in London, from there
to Canada and finally to settle in
the States. Much Of his time was
devoted to choir and concert work.
He has had the hnor of appearing
before the late King George N at
Windsor and distinguishes himself
with his Costume Programs of
Folksongs and Ballads. Hildreth
Martin, basso, began his church
choir work at an early age. AL
though his college work was de-
voted to the study Of Latin clas-
sics and Romance languages, he
was inveigled into music by the
opportunities for profundo voice
Of unusual range and texture. His
public appearances have been
numerous both as a soloist and as
a member of small ensembles.
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26

ences. A very spiritual and rever-
ent atmosphere is established and
maintained throughout the entire
program and leaves the audience
in a meditative, prayerful, and
heart-searching mood, provoking
thought concerning the reality of
the Christian principles in their
daily lives. The film is one of un-
usual beauty, and has been highly
praised wherever it has been
shown. The public is cordially in
vited.
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26
FAMILY
ESCAPES BLAZE
s Persons in Farmhouse Near
EastOn, Md, Forced Out
i'm Near-ZerO Weather
FIREMEN FIGHT IN VAIN

Two families over at Easton,
Md, were forced to flee in their
night clothes in near zero weather
early Monday when fire destroyed
their farmhouse on the Dover road
two miles east of Easton. Eight
persons, including two children,
were routed by the blaze. The
fire destroyed the two-story farm
house of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Elmer
Swami shortly before 3 o'clock.
Also driven from the home were
Reuben Swami, a son, his wife and
their two children, and Calvin
Schuyler and Harold Chance, two
farmhands. Schuyler discovered
the fire when he awakened and
saw the reflection Of the flames on
the snow outside. He awakened
Chance. with whom he roomed,
and they aroused the rest Of the
household. All escaped in their
night clothes. Only few pieces
of clothing were saved. Reuben
Swami wrapped blanket about
his head and dashed into the burn
ing building, saving several insur-
ance papers. Easton firemen re-
sponded with two trucks but due
to limited water supply were un-
able to save the house. Several
outbuildings We're saved. Defec-
tive wiring in the summer kitchen
is said to have caused the fire.
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26
PASSION PLAY
COMING HERE
To Be Shown at Asbury M. E.
Church Next Monday
Evening
LIFE OF CHRIST IN FILM

Smyrna and community will
have an opportunity Monday even
ing to see and hear in motion pic
ture and sound music the Fam
Gus Passion Play" and complete
Life Of Christ from the Nativity to
the Ascension. The pictures ac-
tually filmed in Europe and the
Holy Land and Egypt will be
shown at Asbury M. E. Church,
Smyrna, beginning at 7.30 o'clock
and will be worship service. No
admission is charged. Only a sill
yer offering will be taken. Many
hundreds are expected to crowd
the main auditorium and galleries
Of the church to see this film show
ing. This worship service is pre-
sented under the auspices of the
National Bureau for Religious and
Educational Films. This new and
beautiful motion picture film OF
the Life of Christ" and the Pas
sion Play, depicting the story Of
Jesus. from the Nativity to the
| Ascension, which is based upon,
and patterned after the world
famous Freiburg adm Oberammer-
gau passion Plays" of Europe,
and which was actually filmed in
Europe, the Holy Land, and Egypt,
has been produced at a tremend-
GUS cost. It takes about an hour
and a quarter to show the film. a
complete and very appropriate mu-
sicai score will be played through
out the entire film, on special
sound equipment, reproducing
some of the worlds choicest or
chestral. organ, and choral music
by famous composers, blending IN
with the magnificent scenes, which
portray, in authentic and historic
fashion, the Life, Crucifixion, and
Resurrection of Jesus. The him
was produced in Europe, Palestine
and Egypt, and has won the pro-
found admiration and approval OF
more than one thousand of the
largest Churches in the United
states and Canada, having been
exhibited to more than one million
people during the past two years
MANY times to overfiowing audi
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26

wheelwright and blacksmith of
CLAYTON and at one time operated
the Clayton creamery. He was
good man and esteemed for his
high character. He was a mem
ber of the P. o. S. of A. of Mary
del and a member of St. Paul M.
E. Church, Clayton. He is surviv-
ed by his wife and three children
as follows: Raymond Morgan OF
Fairmont, Va; Mrs. Blanch Shorts
of Smyrna, and Miss Nora Morgan
residing at home.
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26

program for the entire state.
Richardson said that the club
members could, by proper plan
ming, become the poultry leaders
of the future if they held to the
program of high-production dis
ease-free flock management during
their project work.
Smyrna times., 1939-01-26
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

State Welfare Home, Smyrna,
Delaware, will receive bids until
noon, January 27, 1889, for print
ing annual report. Specifications
can be seen at the institution any
week day between the hours of
900 A. NJ. and 500 P. NJ. The
Commission reserves the right to
reject any or all bids"