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Smyrna times., 1939-12-14

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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.
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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
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-14
WANTED

Man with car for profitable Rev
leigh Route in South New Castle
County. Must be satisfied with
good living at start. Write Raw
leigh's, Dept. DEL-3O-1O1F, Ches-
ter, Pa, or see E. w. Frazier,
Smyrna, Del.
12-7 At
Smyrna times., 1939-12-14

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., 1939-12-14
WELLINGTON

Mrs. Helen Ross of Philadelphia,
came to town last week and is
spending sometime with Mrs. Will
liam Burris.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-14
WANTED

A young married couple to live
and work on farm Of 112 acres near
Lehighton, Pa. Will be ready for
them around March Is, 1910. For
particulars apply to
BENFIELD DILLINGER,
119 North 4th Street
12-7 It Lehighton, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1939-12-14

Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna. Del
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Subscription price. S1.50 per year. strictly
in advance.
Evening star., 1939-02-16

What do you bid? (Answe1
tomorrow
copyright, 1899. by The Four Aces)
Evening star., 1939-02-16
UNCLE RAYS CORNER

When there is revolt in a coun-
try, it does not always pay to call
in help from outside the country's
borders. China found that out
three centuries ago.
A Chinaman known as "the Rebel
LIZ raised a small army, and began
marching through certain provinces
Of China. AS Ii marched his army
grew. For one reason or another,
many men were against the en-
peror, who belonged to the House of
Ming. They joined the revolt. Soon
the Rebel Ii declared, II am the
rightful ruler Of China!"
The emperor was a weak and COW
ardly man. When he heard about
the revolt he hanged himself.
The only skillful Chinese general
at that time was WI San Kwei.
He was away with an army, fighting
tn Manchus in the north.
Learning of the revolt and the
Aath of the emperor, WI quickly
made peace with the Manchus and
said to their leader, "Will you join
me and help stamp out the revolt?"
No doubt he offered the Manchus
. large sum Of money or some other
reward. At any rate, they Joined
WI and marched to put down the
rebels.
The deed was done. The revolt
was, stamped out, and then 1t was
time for the Manchus to go back to
their northern homeland, taking
Evening star., 1939-02-16
-Munchus and PiotuiIs

nearly so many Manchus as Chi
nese, but the Manchus made up the
soldier class and In that way kept
their power.
One thing the Manchus did in
early days was to order Chinese
men to let their hair grow long. as
a sign they were good subjects, The
Chinese didn't like this, but felt
they had to obey. BY and by the
so-called "pigtail" became the Gus
tom all over the country. The pig
tall was a long braid of hair which
hung down the back.
In general, the Manchu emperors
were good rulers. They let the Chi
nese keep most of their old customs.
Their power lasted into the present
century.
The dragon was a symbol of
Manchu power. Figures Of dragons
were carved and placed in many
public places.
tFor history section of your scrapbook.)
II you want free CODY of the
illustrated leaflet, "Your body at
Work" send me = Scent stamped
return envelope, In care Of The Eve
ming Star.
T~eA @a
TOMORROW: China In Recent
Times.
Evening star., 1939-02-16
Bod Bidding Plus Good Luck

OF the system that has beaten every
otner system in existence.1
Bod Bidding Plus Good Luck
South, dealer.
Both sides vulnerable.
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South. West. North. East.
- Pass 50 Pass
Pass Pass
A pre-emptive bid when correctly
used is meant to show great con-
centration of strength in the suit
bid and the absence of high cards In
the other suits. In addition, when
vulnerable, the wholesale opening
should be deliberate overbid of
two tricks on the theory that If
<partner can supply no tricks, the
penalty taken will deprive the op-
ponents of game or slam. South's
five-diamond bid exactly met these
requirements, and North should not
have bid the slam with only one ace.
Being afraid of void suit, East
refused to double on his two acts,
and now lucky opening gave
South his opportunity. Having moth
Ing to go on, West decided on
club opening "a lead from a king
is< frequently effective against q
Slam. Deciding the gamble was
well worth while, South finessed the
club queen, then discarded a spade
f-on the ace. After drawing trumps,
South still had hard guess con-
fronting him. The fates, having
been kind so far, did not fail de-
clarer at this stage, for he made the
correct guess Of the heart ten,
thereby making a slam which should
definitely not have been bid.
a. 4 X X X
Howard Schenken was your part
ner yesterday. You held:
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The bidding:
eehenken Jacoby You Burnstone
2NT Pass CD
AnSwer-Your correct bid is three
no-trump. You are not interested
a slam, nor do you see any dis
advantage in playing no-trump
since your partner will have
strength in every suit.
Score 100 per cent for three no.
trump, 10 per cent for three dia-
monds (you would much rather play
three no-trump than five dia-
monds), 0 for any other bid.
Question No. So.
Today you are David Burnstone's
partner and hold:
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Evening star., 1939-02-16
Winning Contract
By THE FOUR ACES,

BY The FOUR ACES.
david Bruce Burnstone. Merwin d. Maier
Oswald Jacoby, Howard Schenken
worlds leading team-of-four. inventors
Of the system that has beaten every
other system in existence.)
Evening star., 1939-02-16

DRAGON IN TEMPLE OF HEAVEN
AT PEKING.
whatever reward they had been
promised.
The Manchus didn't want to 20
home. They liked China, and
thought they would stay awhile.
What was worse they seized power
over the whole country and placed
their ruler on the throne Of China!
A Manchu emperor made the laws
and when he died another Manchu
took his place. There were not
Evening star., 1939-05-26

eiiAlih yOul lI6llt llhGulc SdlcSIIldil
would bring it to your house for a
test. The dial on the meter is di-
.vided into sections indicating the
desirable illumination levels for va
rious seeing tasks. For ordinary
reading purposes strength of 10 to
20 foot candles is adequate. If the
type is fine or for prolonged read
ing, 20 to so foot candles are pre-
ferred.
DEAR MISS NOVEL;:
We are doing over an old house
and find that considerable new wir-
ing is necessary for telephones, bellA
buzzers, etc. Is there any way that
this wiring may be concealed with
out breaking through the plaster,
which is in excellent condition?
HAROLD C. S.
Answer-A good deal of the new
wiring may be "snaked' through
space between the floor joists and
between the wall studs. Most elec-
tricians are expert fishermen when
it comes to getting a wire on the end
of hook Here and there you will
have to break the plaster for outlets
and the like. Long horizontal runs
may be concealed behind a picture
moulding, which could be used with
good effect in an old house.
DEAR MISS NOVEL;:
We are planning to build a new
home with attached garage. The
house is very tiny, and we are hav-
ing difficulty getting into it all the
things we want. especially want
ed laundry. but this seems to be-
impossible. Have you any sugges-
tions of how we could work one in?
MRS. D. j. Y.
Answer-Recently I saw a tiny
house with the same problem solved
very nicely. Hot and cold water
was run into the garage by an
extension from the line to the kitch-
en- sink. In other words, the kitchen
wall that held the sink adjoined the
garage wall, on which there was an
outlet. Portable laundry trays of
white porcelain on rollers were
pushed up under the water outlet
when in use and pushed out of the
way when not in use. Waste water
was removed through a wide rub
Der hose, which emptied through
the drain in the garage floor. While
this may not be the most ideal ar
rangement. it does fulfill the pur-
pose of laundry facilities without
taking valuable house space.
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DEAR MISS NOVEL;:
We have just purchased an old
home in the country which it is
going to be our pleasure to re-
model. There is painting, deco
rating, carpentry work, plumbing
and heating repairs to be done.
Our funds are limited, and we ex-
pect the work to go on over a year or
Evening star., 1939-05-26

TO ma tnat a great many OF tne
newest style trends have been in
corporated in this type of outfit.
Polka dots are prominently fea-
tured, and so are some of the new
est and gayest prints. All the smart
shades and fabrics have been in
cluded as we'll. So it's easy to see
that fashion research and expert
mentation is not confined to high
styled clothes but is also prevalent
in attire that was once unf1atter-
ing and not particularly concealing
There are classic modes in these
dresses as well as in any others.
The wrap-around dress, smock style
or butcher boy have come to be es-
tablished modes. Newest additions,
however, include dresses that lace
up the front or tie on the sides and
frocks made in dirndl style. The
latter, while an attractive influence,
are not highly recommended, for
they are inclined to have too much
fullness through the hips. 1t is
with the laced and tied styles that
we are particularly concerned, for
they are making fashion history.
Front Lacing
Is Smart.
This new front lacing is one of
the cleverest ideas we've seen. The
Evening star., 1939-05-26
Manners
of the
Moment

Some children adore to answer
the telephone, and are always beat
ing their mothers to it. But I
understand it sometimes drives the
mothers into a nervous breakdown.
The children are very likely to
shout abrupt who's" and whats"
at their fathers boss or at their
grandmothers.
Also it gives mothers friends a
case of nerves at times. 1t takes
so long for them to get the idea
over they want to talk to mother,
and not to little sister.
But l really don't think the chill
dren should be blamed. And I
don't suppose they can be stopped.
So 1 should think that the best
thing to do would be to break them
in gradually to the art of answer
ing telephones, and to let them
take full responsibility for the tele-
phone bell at certain times Of the
day.
They could start out by learning
to say, please hold the wire while
I call my mother" And perhaps
they will one day learn to say, Who
is calling, please?"
And wouldn't that be a help?
JEAN
Evening star., 1939-05-26
( Child Must
7~' rFS@ -
Live Up to
Promises
Keeping Ones Word
Requires Power
And Strength
BY ANGELO PATRI.

"Oh, Ma, I'm going in the car with
Don's father to see the new colt. He
was born on their farm yesterday
and we're going to drive up"
wait minute. Didn't you agree
to go with Jan to the movies this
afternoon?"
Eyes, but I'd rather go to the farm.
That's much nicer. We have long
ride, and see the little colt, and
the farm, and come back tonight. It's
more fun than going to the show. I
can go to the show anytime. I've
got to run; they're waiting"
mo. You cannot go. You cannot
do that"
"Wha-a-a-"
"Of course you can't. You prom
ised that time to Jan. He expects
you He counts on your being with
him. You couldn't feel right about
going to the farm and leaving your
friend at loose end like that? What
could you say for YOURSELF"
I'D just tell him that had the
| chance to go to the farm. That's
all"
And how would he feel to have
you leave him fiat and go with some
body else because you enjoyed your
self more? You'd be brutally selfish
and bad-mannered. You couldn't
think of doing such thing An en-
gagement must be kept unless you
are prevented by an act of God.
Your promise is given and you must
abide by it. And I wouldn't let any,
body see me crying about it. Hold
up your head and speak up. You
forgot you had an engagement. Say
so and done with. And say it with
a smile, like man."
The small man of 9 went out to
speak his piece, trying hard to smile,
but he came back leaping with joy.
MA, Don's father says he can take
Jan, too. If he wants to come, is
that all right?"
Surely. I hope he can CO."
He could, and would, gladly, so the
crisis passed without catastrophe. 1t
is a hard lesson that children have
to learn, but it must be learned.
Once they give their word they must
see 1t through, even though the see
ing costs some sacrifice. Young peo-
pie, who grow up without under
standing the Importance of
promise, an engagement, any agree
ment into which they enter, lose a
great deal of strength of character
this understanding gives them
Keeping ones word, especially when
keeping it means sacrifice, is power
full discipline, and disciplined char
acter is one of great power and
strength. We need that strength now
and in the generation to come.
Teach children that their word.
once given, is given for good. Train
them to take the consequences of
rash promises as far as is safe, ply
sically and spiritually safe. When
Shey learn that promise, once given
cannot be recalled without trouble
and inconvenience and promise of
worse to come, they become wary
about promising, taking vows, en-
tering into contracts. They begin
to think first and speak and act
good while afterward. All Of which
Is to the good Of society.
Evening star., 1939-05-26

round extensions that form mere
suggestions of sleeves are edged
with lace or frills.
Imagine how delightfully."- cool and
fresh this frock will look in linen,
gingham or dotted Swiss, even on
the hottest day. AS the diagram
shows you, it's simple as possible to
make! Trim it with cotton lace,
pleating or the smart petticoat en-
broidery.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1754-B
is designed for sizes 80, "a, SO, SO, 40,
AZ, a and 46. Size "a requires 81
yards of 35-inch material; 3 yards
of lace or pleating.
Send Is cents for Barbara Bells
Spring and Summer Pattern Book!
Make your own smart new frocks
for street, daytime and afternoon
with these simple, carefully planned
designs! It's chic, it's easy, it's eco
nomical to sew your own. Each pat
tern includes a step-by-step sew
chart to guide beginners.
Evening star., 1939-05-26

lacings on the skirt are covered by a
panel of the dress material so that
they are invisible and are COM
petently arranged to afford the most
comfort. This idea has been car
ried out in bathing suits, dinner
dresses, street clothes, slacks and
formal gowns, and all are made in
the most becoming styles. The street
dresses are usually made with skirt
and matching, well-cut coats. One
slack outfit with linen trousers
and silk print blouse has a reversi-
BILE linen and silk coat to be worn
with it. Some of the evening gowns
are ingeniously arranged with a
Upper panel that connects skirt and
bodice and hides the lacings. This
same gown has zipper-fastened
jacket.
The clothes that tie on the sides
are also practical. There is a great
deal of fullness which is tied in with
ribbons and can be adjusted to fit
the figure. All the fullness in these
clothes is centered on the sides of the
garment. Even slips are made so
that they may be easily adjusted.
They are done in the famous wrap
around style and fastened with a
hook on the end of an elastic and
there are a number of fasteners so
that the hook can be easily moved.
Advice About the
Proper Clothes.
Speaking with the manager of a
maternity department, we discovered
several things that should be taken
into consideration when this type of
attire is selected Almost any color
may be worn except yellow, which is
not flattering. Prints are favored and
jacket style dresses are always best,
although you may choose any style
that is youthful and becoming.
Don't, she advises, keep on wearing
your regular clothes as long as you
can manage to get into them. They
don't look we'll or feel well, so do
ouy some of the smart new maternity
things. Smocks, of course, are worn
over everything. and some of the
gayly colored ones do worlds to
dress up your different outfits.
A great deal of attention is paid
to maternity clothes these days, for
the stores and shoppers alike realize
the Importance of becoming and well
fitting attire. One local shop even
sent one of their. personnel to New
York in order % learn how to prop
erly fit these clothes and she is well
equipped to fill prescriptions, espe-
cially when it comes to foundation
garments.
And just one more word of warn
ing: This is the time when you
should look your best in the most
1attering and appropriate outfits.
Designers and manufacturers have
given you every opportunity, so do
take heedl ".-o
Evening star., 1939-05-26

two. Please tell us what we should
do first!
MRS. E. w.
Answer-By all means begin with
the things that affect your health
and physical comfort. Have the
plumbing and heating arrangements
attended to first and repair roof
leaks, weather stripping and the
like. Despite all the words about
our sensitivity to beauty, there is
nothing like hot water in a shower
and well-heated house to put us in
the mood to enjoy that beauty.
Questions on household fur
nishings, interior decorations, ETC.,
should be addressed to Margaret
NOVEL; at The Evening Star. The
answers will appear in this COL
umn as quickly as space permits.
For personal replies or trade
names stamped, self addressed
envelope should be inclosed.
Evening star., 1939-05-26

your affection for them. He would
mean that you would never be al
lowed to join a club, or have a
friend, or do anything that YOU
wanted to do, because he would get
sadistic pleasure in hurting and
thwarting you and making you come
to heel like dog.
Can't you see what a mean, selfish.
little-minded creature your David
is? Can't you see that he is so self
centered that he thinks only of him.
self and never of you? Can't You
see that the reason he won't let you
take part in the school plays or 90
any of the things in which you shire
is because he is jealous and envious
of your talents and he can't bear
for you to succeed? Break off with
this boy right away. Don't think OF
marrying him. You will wreck your
life if you do.
Dear Miss DIX am q years old
Good enough looking. High school
education. I am a baby nurse and
am tired of living on the edge of
other peoples lives 1 want to marry
and have life of my own, but l
can't because 1 never have a chance
to meet any men. How can 1 meet
men? Don't you suppose there is
some pice man somewhere in tie
world who would like to marry me
MARY EVELYN
Answer-Sure. But the riddle of
the world is how girls situated as
you are can meet men with matrl-
monial intentions. I should say your
best chance would be to study to be
trained nurse. Nurses have a
chance at marrying the lnternes ano
the patients. A man is never so
much inclined toward marriage as
when he is sick and dependent upon
woman's gentle administration 1c-
his comfort. DOROTHY DIX.
Evening star., 1939-05-26
Dorothy Dix Says>>>
Selfish, Jealous Husband Means
Only Heartbreak for His Wife
sheer in a tailored dash brinf.

Dear Miss DIX am 1S and I
want desperately some advice.
have known David for seven years
We went to school together and
always liked him better than the
other boys, but the trouble is that
he has always insisted on having nv
undivided attention He is not only
jealous of other boys, but of every
thing that I do that he doesn't dc
tate. Now, I am going to college, but
he doesn't permit me to belong to
sororities, or to dance, or to go to the
assembly, or to play in the school
theatricals, or to take any part in
the college activities. l have a
chance to go with some of the most
eligible boys on the campus I have
a chance to make name for myself
at school. But if I do 1 can't have
David. Or can I? Is there some way
I can have the happy times I crave
without losing the boy love and
who would mean everything to me
some day?
PEPLEXED EIGHTEEN
Answer: Right you are, my dear
in saying that he would mean
"everything' to you some day if you
married him. But listen when 1 tell
you what he would mean. He would
mean misery to you from the day
you married him until the day you
died or got divorce. He would
mean a broken heart and broken
and coWed spirit. He would mean a
grinding tyrant over you who would
not let you call your soul your own.
He would mean that you would live
in such terror of doing something
that would offend your master that
all of the Joy in life would be loss
to you.
He would mean that you would be
separated from your mother and
father, for he would be Jealous of
Evening star., 1939-05-26
Don't Obstruct
The View

Though it is not advisable to put
articles in front of windows so
that they project into the view,
a low writing table is often placed
at right angles to the window, and
chair naturally is placed with it.
The real objection to having articles
in front Of windows originated from
the dislike of Victorian statuettes
and vases, which usually occupied
pedestal in front of the window.
Evening star., 1939-05-26
BY BARBARA BELL.

Just two identical pieces to sew
together! A few simple pleats to
draw the frock in to a slim waist
line and to give becoming fullness
to the bodice. That's all there is to
this pretty dress, and it's perfectly
charming as we'll as very practical
style for your new daytime cotton.
The square neckline, narrowed in
to make it more becoming, and the
Evening star., 1939-05-26
Light Meter Indicates Desirable Illumination Needed Tasks
Maternity Clothes Now
Include Very Newest
In Fashion Trends
Front Lacings Are Smartest Idea
In This Type of Costume;
Prints Are Very Popular
BY HELEN VOGT.

that special clever designers
brick for the
clothes Youthful
construction the
everything bathing
the comfort and appearance of moherstobe.
the the other surprised pleased
Evening star., 1939-05-26

Make your bathroom mat and matching seat This set
281a
and easily aundered.
The pattern envelope contains strat
ed directions with block what crochet
nook and what material and how
To obtain this pattern send for No. 1l0S and nco cents
orders
Needlework Editor Of The Evening Star
Evening star., 1939-05-26
This Attachment Shows
Equivalent of Candle
Power Required
When Remodeling Old Home,
Great Deal of the Wiring
May Be Well Concealed
BY MARGARET NOVEL;.

DEAR MISS NOVEL;
We to have difficulty with room
Though there is apparently light placed right
that light this
and how could - ~ 0
MRS F B.
Answert is true that there light purpose
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21

Here is grand summertime dessert made with fresh aspberr whipped hy whes too All delightfully."- combined into of those esgy delicious make hours ahead of time and the refrigerator until the when bear
 the table: Some call Raspberry Refrigerator Pbu
 like the Raspberry Luscious" much betterdon' you?
 Raspberry Luscious
 First M take about IS vanilla waters and crush them There should be 1h the vanilla crumbs Blend these crumbs with confectoners sugar. This all very thoroughly blended Now this the bottom the sides of 9inch would regular pasony there will ued edge this time Place the with this foundation the refrigerator chill thoroughly Now whites will upright peaks that Gradually level tablespoons these whites continue beating this merngue until holds stiff point Now spread this meringue chill helsmoothng with spatua Take quart decorating Spread of of berries the erngue Next whipping into bowl and whip until
 Spread this whipped the berres and decorate the those the Now the entire sert to the refrigerator will give 6 good servings
 It's truly beautiful well unusual interesting and raspberry refreshing you'll find sweetened by the meringue which they will sink during the chilling process.
 bridge club well as for the happy climax of summer company dinner
 the list of the ingredients you'll need to have hand when you make it,
 Vanilla waters 18 20) level tbsp. granuated level tbsp. confectioners sugar qt raspberries
 H cup butter (melted) # pt q cup) whipping
 egg whites