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Smyrna times., 1939-03-16
SAFETY
COUNCIL NEWS
Lack of Caution is Account
able For Three FOurthS
of Accidents
ALWAYS BE CAREFUL

According to the Delaware Safe
\ ty Council, about three-quarters of
our motor vehicle accidents are the
direct results Of lack of caution,
and of inattention. Perhaps this
is due to the fact that an operator
has been somewhat careless and
inattentive and just got away with
it and thinks he can always do so.
Consequently some Of our most
skillful operators are out worst,
although that statement should be
qualified. These SO referred to as
skillful are SO only from the stand
point of actual manipulation and
performance with the car, and are
much below the best, in fact,
among the worst and most danger
Gus from the standpoint of person
al tendencies and characteristics.
Experience gradually teaches a
man, if he is the kind Of a man
who accepts teaching Of that kind
that he can dodge in and out Of
traffic with comparative safety to
himself, that other people will
stop for him and let him by if he
makes enough Of a showing that
he is going by anyway, and that
he can steal a right Of way from
another if his bluff is brave
enough.
This Is all to the welfare Of such
person 50 long as he does not
meet UP with a kindred spirit Of
similar characteristics When this
happens, and happen il will, there
is a crash. Such a driver is the
one who appears in court and
against whom statistics have writ
ten a long record for accidents at
intersections and at crossings; he
is the man who tries to beat the
other; he it is who races the train
to the crossing; he it Is who relies
upon the pedestrian to jump or
who, seeing a child running, al
lows himself to be invariably per
suaded that the child will continue
to run in the same direction.
Such person IS properly a sub
ject for discipline; he must learn
self-control, and self-management.
A man cannot be a good driver,
cannot be considerate, or kind,
cannot exercise any Of his positive
accomplishments which are a part
Of his mind equipment through
which he expresses his inner man,
his soul, unless he learns and prac-
tices self-control and self-manage-
ment.
Smyrna times., 1939-03-16
Gasoline Tax Stands

In withdrawing his bill pro-
posing a reduction in the
state gasoline tax Represent
ative Elmer E. Benson is fol
lowing a judicious course. AS
much as we would like to see
the tax burden on the motor
ist eased, the condition Of the
state treasury is such as to
indicate that any attempt to
reduce the revenue at this
time is unwise.
while the bill contemplat-
ed a reduction Of only one
cent a gallon, making the rate
three cents instead Of four, as
at present" the Morning
News declares "that the ag-
gregate the reduction would
be considerable. 1t would
mean a substantial loss in in
come for the Highway De
partment, which already il
handicapped in its work be-
cause its funds are low.
There il important and
pressing road work to be
done. Projects have been
outlined which should be
started as soon as possible. If
the money is made available
some of this work can be un-
dertaken. This not only will
help overcome deficiencies in
our highway system, but also
will ease the unemployment
situation.
What the Legislature can
do that will be helpful will be
to refrain from taking high
way money for other puIpos-
es. If this not not done the
state may lose federal funds
which it otherwise would re-
ceive."
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will attend Fort Hancock, N. J.,
beginning July Z, and Field Artil-
lery advanced students will attend
Pine Camp, Great Bend, N. T.,
opening on the same date. No OBJ
legation for future military service
is incurred by enrollmnt. The Gov
ernment provides transportation to
camp and return, wholesome food,
uniforms, athletic equipment,
laundry service, and medical at
tention.
Smyrna times., 1939-03-16
Indifference of Voters

An Indifferent electorate,
according to DR.. r. G. Stein
meyer Of the University of
Maryland, is one Of the most
serious problems the United
States faces at the present
time. Dir. Steinmeyer, in an
address before the Maryland
Teachers Association at Sal
isbury, dwelt at length on the
Importance of the people not
only showing an interest in
their government but also dis
charging their obligations as
citizens by helping in the Sc
lection of governing officials.
While there may be an in
clination to do this it can be
done effectively only when the
form of government is under
stood, together with the fact
that the responsibility for
government in the United
States rests with the people.
Too little attention is paid
to the subject. There is too
much willingness to "let
George do it," There is not
enough effort to find out what
the duty Of citizens really is.
Consequently, there are many
who do not see the serious
side Of the matter. They do
not realize that without their
Smyrna times., 1939-03-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In pursuance of an order of the Register
of Wills, in and for Kent County, Della
ware, dated March 8, A. D. 1889, notice
is hereby given of the granting of Letters
Testamentary on the estate of Frank j.
Harmonson (whose correct name was
Francis j. Harmonson), on the Third day
of March, A. D. 1939 All persons having
claims against the said Frank J. Harmon
son (whose correct name was Francis j.
Harmonson). are required to exhibit the
same to said Executor within one year
from the date of the granting of such Let
tiers Testamentary, or abide by the law in
that behalf, which provides that such
claims against the said estate. not so ex-
hibited shall be forever barred.
CHARLES L. HARMONSON.
EXECUTOR OF
FRANK ]. HARMONSON, Decd.
DOVER, DELAWARE.
80 St
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Subscription price. s1.5O per year. strictly
in advance.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In pursuance of an order Of the Register
of Wills. in and for Kent County, Della
ware. dated March 8. A. D. 1889. notice
is hereby given of the granting of Letters
Testamentary on the estate of Robert H.
Denney, on the Third day Of March, A. D.
1889. All persons having claims against
the said Robert H. Denney, are required to
exhibit the same to said Executor within
one year from the date of the granting Of
such Letters Testamentary, or abide by
the law in that behalf, which provides
that such claims against the said estate
not so exhibited shall be forever barred.
CHARLES L. HARMONSON,
EXECUTOR OF
ROBERT H. DENNEY, Decd,
DOVER. DELAWARE.
SO st
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LOCAL BOYS ARE SIGNING UP
Six Youths From Kent So Far to
Join Citizens Training Camps

oou SltlZohS ITdlninS camps
Six youths of Kent County have
signified their desire to attend this
Summers Citizens Military Train
ing Camps since opening of the en-
rollment lists March 1, it was an
nounced today by 1t. ]. w. Mac
Faddin of Dover, chairman of the
county citizens committee for reg
istration of C. M. T. C. candidates.
Free physical examinations are be-
ing given interested young men by
public-spirited doctors. Residents
of this county who have requested
application forms or filed applica-
tions for the Governments free
Summer encampment include:
James Turner, Charles Stewart,
William Pomishalek, of Smyrna
area and Jack Wharton and Calvin
Bobbs of Dover area. This year
local young men without previous
training will be accepted for the
Basic and Advanced Infantry
camp opening July 6 at Fort Dix,
n. ]. Advanced Infantry students
will attend the same camp. Ad-
vanced candidates in Signal Corps
work will train at Fort Dix, n. j.,
Coast Artillery advanced students
Smyrna times., 1939-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Ward and
daughter, of Selbyville, have re-
turned from visit to Mrs. Harry
Wade. The latter and daughter
entertained a family dinner while
they were here. Guests were also
present from Atlantic City, N. j.,
Selbyville, New York City and
Odessa.
A. Lee Orrell has been a recent
visitor in Seaford.
Smyrna times., 1939-03-16

Published Every Thursday Morning, by
r. d. HOFFECKER, Proprietor.
Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker. July s.
1854 Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10, 1907.
Smyrna times., 1939-03-16

ADVERTISEMENTS - The Smyrna Times
is the business medium not only for the
town it represents. but for the outlying
district of which it is the center, en-
bracing the towns OF Clayton. Kenton,
Cheswold. Townsend. Leipsic. &c. rate
of so cents per inch an insertion charged
for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale, For Rent.
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less. a minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. In
memoriam articles. 10 cents per line per
issue.
THE SMYRNA TIMES is an Independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town
it represents and the State of which it
is a part. 1t also gives the items of
importance of the Eastern Shore of
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
High Records" in Industry
(New York Timesl

This autumn will be rernempered in indus trial history as a period in which previous high records in production of important American indus tries were surpassed Compilations lately published for October show that the countrys steel produc ton has for the first time since 1929, overtopped all monthly records. The Reserve Boards adjusted production index" for October had never been matched except in December of 1886 and in six months of 1929 and the increased weekly output of several industries in November suggests that the present months index" may go above all records
 Except for April and May 1937 last months consumption of cotton by American mills an absolute high monthly record Railway net earnings reported for September were, except for October 1886, the largest since the same month of 1930 Inasmuch last months carloadngs than eight percent above Septembers it is probable that October earnings will exceed those of any month since 1930. Autumn results have created for the time at any rate different railway situation
 It has been not infrequently remarked of these achievements that the rapidity of industrial recov cry this autumn may have resulted from European and from expectation of unlimited orders of war material like those of 1916. but that the has not been waged like that of 1914 and 1915 and that orders placed in America have fallen far be- low September's mpulsive prediction. The infer ence occasionally drawn is that industrial reaction must enSue Attention is drawn even to the reaction which followed the promising industrial boom of 1886 and early 1887.
 Yet, so far regards the theory that pectations alone caused the autumn recovery, it is an interesting fact that trade activity has con- tinued even after the European orders failed to come. The basis for the seasons greatly enlarged production has been domestic consumption, and it has lately been testified in the steel trade partcu- arly, that the result has not yet been such accumu- ation of inventories, by producers and middlemen, as in 1886 Still much will doubt depend further events in the itself not least perhaps on the course of politics when Presidential year" begins
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15

dry technical language and often totally unrelated to each other, the new yearbooks each deal with one vital subject of outstanding current interest. Each chapter in the book discusses a particular phase of that subject and the writing is such as to make technical subject come alive
 Food is fundamental to adequate training and decent opportunity" writes Secretary Wallace in the foreward Probably 99 percent of the children in the United States have heredity good enough to enable them to become productive workers and excellent citizens provided they given the right kind of food proper training, and ordinary oppor- tunites Fifty percent of the people of the United States do not get enough in the way of dairy pro- ducts fruits and vegetables enable them to enjoy full vigor and health. A large number of them do not get enough because they cannot afford it. It is the duty of the farmers, the Government and or ganized labor to cooperate to see that the children of these people are better fed than their parents were"
 The 1889 yearbook combines discussion of nutrition of human beings and farm livestock in a single volume Cove Hambidge yearbook editor says: Because of his acquaintance with livestock, the farmer should be the first to realize the inn portance of nutrition with human beings. Any live stock man knows that it costs more to feed an animal well than to let it starve along great many people in the United States are starving along Half of them, according to recent surveys do not have even fair diets and only about 10 percent have really good diets The farmers stand to gain if poor diets are corrected The immense surplus of many farm products would be wiped out if enough people could be well nourished In fact farmers would have to produce larger quantities of some of the very products that in surplus"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
FOOD AND LIFE

Of all the sciences and arts, one of the greatest is the feeding Of animals and human beings It is also despite its vital importance one of the least understood by its practitioners The 1889 yearbook of the Department of Agriculture, copies of which have been received here, does much to bring up to date our information nutrition Its title is Food and Life" and, far from being dry as dust tome to De filed away in bookcase and never looked at | is fascinating "stieamned" volume which reads almos like a novel
 The 1899 yearbook is the fourth in a series deal ing with lae major aspects of farming Last years book was called Soils and Men" In 194O the series VIII Dc continued with book titled Farmers in a Chanelng World" The advent of this series four years aeo marked an impressive departure in the Character and style of the annual reports which the Department had been issuing for many decades In place of collection of scientific articles written in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
JUNEAU GROWS

In the short space of ten years Juneau has added 1,7O5 10 its population. If you could visit en l7O5 parsons in their homes here you would be impressed They have become part of Juneau, liv- ing earning and spending here and striving to make this better nome for themselves and others.
 The new population total of 5748 announced yesterday by the Bureau Of the Census, promotes Juneau from the rank of village the rank of city As Governor Gruening says Juneau has come of age having more than 100 people for every year of it's history
 New responsibilities come with increasing popu- iation. hamlet cen get by very well with muddy main street and water hole. Juneau as Capita ana largest city of Alaska must do more than just get by. T. must serve example to the Terri tory n the way of civic progress and betterment The Governor suggests formulation of a city plan a system ol looking onward to needs of decade hence and laying the groundwork in the present to meet the problems which an expanding population wall bring in the future If such system had been in effect from the time of Juneaus founding we would not be crampea today by narrow, crooked streets; ne would not nave to hurdle 14-inch curb rgs aG every other corner and none of our people would be living crunbling hillside in daily fear ct slide which might erase their lives along with their property
 Juneau grows. in outlook as well as in num- bers. Alaska Is growing too 1T the gain through the l940 population report will show approximately e60OO living in Alaska. No other part of the Nation Is growing so rapidly and steadily
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Idisused: Use postal card when referring to one with a printed stamp, sold by the govern ment. Use post card when refer ring to one on which you affix a stamp.
 Often Mispronounced Financier Pronounce fin-an-ser, i as in fin, Cnot as in fine), a as in an m- stressed, as here, principal &C., cent on last syllable. TT
 Often Misspelled: Obeisance. Ob- serve the bel, though pronounced bay
 Synonyms: Young. youthful, Ju- venile, immature, ehildlike
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us ir- crease our vocabulary by mastering 3 one word each day. Today's word Contemporary (notmD one who lives at the same time with another. ri an author write better than h.: contemporaries, they will term hir plagiarist "-Coltcn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
GOV. GRUENING <. GUEST SPEAKER
 THIS EVENING
informal Reception Will Follow Pubic Re-Ded-
 ieafion Program

An outstanding event on the De- cen.ber calender tine re-dedicatlon program connAe norating the rati- ficotion Of the Bill Of Rights and sponsored by the Alaska Fedora tion of Womens Clubs, through the Juueau Womans Club, will be held tonight at 7:45 o'clock at the Northern Light Church
 Planned a5 sn appropriate ac- casion for cir'zens to re-dedicate themselves to the principles ex- pressed n the national constitu- ton. the occasion has added in terest for Juneau people because t Will mark the first public ap- pearance aI pr Ernest Gruening, since his Inauguration as Cover nor. He will DC the speaker for the evening.
 The nleeting will be open to the general psiolic onG t b hoped that a packed auditorium will greet Gov. Gruening when he ascends the rostrum. Similar programs are
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15

being held in various towns of AL aska during this week, in con- memoration of the privileges of American citizenship, plans for the special observance of the day hay ing been promulgated by Mrs. H. P. Hansen of Ketchikan, Chair man of the Department of Ameri- can Citizenship for the Alaska Fed eration.
 Musical numbers appropriate to the theme of the meeting will be given by Mrs. Bertha Zimmerman Smith, Eldon Chapman will ac- company Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Harold Smith, president of the Juneau Woman's Club, will preside.
 Through the courtesy and CO., operation of Station KINY, the program will be broadcast, thus enabling those unable to be pres ent to participate in this patriotic service. It is especially requested that all who plan to attend be in their seats before 8 o'clock. The broadcast will begin at that hour, and no one will be seated while it is in progress.
 Following the broadcast an in- formal reception will b. held at which time those attending vii have an opportunity to meet Gov Cruening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

1. How many feet on each side would a square acre have? 2. Who was the pioneer Ameri- can journalist?
 3. Are there more states east of the Mississippi River, or West. 1. What are birds which change their summer and winter habitat called?
 5. Which state once included six of the present states?
 ANSWERS
 l. 2087 Cplus) feet.
 2. Benjamin Franklin. 3. East
 4. Migratory birds.
 5 Nebraska in 1854 included Ida ho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota.
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eHroscobe. The stars incline
 but do not compel
SATURDAY, DECEMBER ie


 Through the busy hours of thi' day benefic aspects rule. The starr favor those who enjoy success anc presage continuance of power fol those who have reached important positions. Wealth is forecast ,fol many American manufacturers 5anc merchants. With the new veal speculation will tempt many mer and women.
 Heart and home: Pleasant rou- tine recreations will be enjoyed ir ! informal family gatherings under this rule of the stars The aged will receive extra attention and theil counsel will be sought in making plans for l94o The sway is fortu- nate for the heads of households Father will receive unusual appre- citation for his responsibility in as suring domestic welfare.
 ! Business Affairs: Unemployment will diminish as business revivee in the new year Expansion will mark many industries preparing for special emergency demands. With growing prosperity foresight should be exercised and thrift praetieed. The seers warn against too much optimism Spending will be lavish.
 National Issues: Congress will mark time at the beginning of the new year as the national political campaign inspires ambitious legis- lators with caution. The stars seem to presage the return of power of those who have held high positions. This may mean that third term for the President is to be more accep- table to the people. Women are to be bitter partisans in the race for high place A leader of rare abil- ity will gain influence among con- serVatiVe voters.
 International Affairs: The star of Stalin will rise as both Hitler and MuSsolini lose momentum in world affairs. While Hitler will pursue his plans he will secure little help from Italy. The health of Musso- lini will be impaired and he will pursue 6 policy of conserving his energies while he protects the man power at his command. Diplomacy will be marked by intrigue and dou- bledealing. confusing and puzzling to the men and women who will suf- fer its consequences.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of good luck. Gains by speculation are indicated. Those who are employed will be pro- noted.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be serious and thoughtful, industrious and conscientious. They may disclose an affinity for the min istry or social service.
 Copyright, 19399c
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
M o D E R " E ETIQUETTE
 A
 By Roberto Lee

Q. Hasn't pride been called 8 deadly disease, impossible to cure?
 A. It may be called a disease, but it is not deadly The proverb says, If pride were a deadly disease, how many would now be in their graves" :" A According to La Rochefoucauld Pride is equal in all men; the only difference is the means and manner Of displaying it."
 @. Is it untactful to give money to a friend as Christmas gift, when one knows that she needs it?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
MAKING 1T HOT

FULTON. Ky, Dec. 15.-Fulton had "three-alarm" fire when the back seat of its sole police car caught fire in front of the town hall
 Bremen were summoned from the station house in the hall, but the fire burned stubbornly on.
 AS last resort, firemen carried the cushion into the fire station and turned a hose on it.
 That did the trick.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
OO YEARS AGO
 AO From THE EMPIRE
DECEMBER 15. 1919

DECEMBER 15, 1919 Delegate George B. Grigsby intro duced a bill in the House of Repre- sentatives to abolish the 30-rod res ervation strips between homesteadf fronting on the navigation waters of Alaska.
 A herd of a dozen cows and one bull arrived on the Northwestern consigned to the Juneau Dairy. They were fine lokoing stock and were to be used to replenish the dairy herd
 The freighter Redondo was due here with 8 shipment of coal. The boat had been to outlying ports and was last reported from Fort William H. Seward.
 Major w H. Waugh, Mrs. Waugh and their two children, Dorothy and Hammond. were to leave for the east on the Princess Mary. The Major was to go directly to Washington, but Mrs Waugh was to visit in Pittsburgh and Little Rock, Arkan- Sas, for the winter.
 A. R. Arundel, of the field divis- ion of the General Land office and townsite trustee for Wrangell and Petersburg, was to leave on the Prin- cess Mary for Portland, which was his headquarters.
 w. s. Pekovich, the Funter Bay mining man, was an arrival on the steamer Northwestern.
 George A. Parks and c. A. Arun- dell, who had been at some of the Southern Alaska towns on townsite business for the Government, ar rived on the Northwestern.
 Weather-Hignest B, Lowest g. Snow.
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A. Yes. This would be very un- tactful, and likely to be resented.
 Q. When passing your plate for helping of some dish, what should you do with your silver?
 A. Always leave the silver on the plate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
FRACTURES HIP

Mrs. Agnes Reinert. postmaste at Ketchikan, recently slipped c the floor in the postoffice and sus- tained a broken hip. which has ser her to the hospital for 8 couple weeks. ,- T N. - :; .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
JUNIOR SKI CLUB

A Junior Ski Club has been formed at Petersburg. Buddy Johnson being elected President; Jerry Elsemore, Vice-President; Francis Roundtree, Secretary Treasurer.