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Evening star., 1939-10-16
October IL.
Recalls National Heroes
Not Native to Soil.

To the Editor of The Star:
Hitler, who, no doubt, for the time
being rules the most powerful single
country in the world (in a military
sense) is frequently referred to as "a
mere Austrian" not German at all.
What of it?
Napoleon who is still the idol of a
warlike France was not a Frenchman.
He was Corsican Qtalian). Alexander
the Great, the foremost champion of
"the Greek idea" was not a Greek. He
was Macedonian. Hannibal, the Car
thaginian, whom some Of our colored
fellow citizens claim as Africas protag-
onist was not of the African race, not
Hamite. He was Phoenician Semitic.
Wallenstein, Duke Of Friedland, who
for some years (Thirty Years War, 1618-
164S) dominated the German military
scene was not German. He was
Czech. Prince Eugene of Savoy, ever
victorious commander of the Austrian
Armies (about 170O was not an Austrian
by birth. He was part French and part
Italian. John Sobieski, although mere
Pole" saved the empire at Vienna G683).
The "drillmaster of Washingtons Army"
was not a native American. He was
Baron Won Steuben, a Prussian.
The leader who, with the exception of
Daniel O'Connell, did more for Ireland
than any two of the others, was not q
Catholic Celt, he was Charles Stewart
Pamela Protestant Sassenach.
1t is not where or how you were born,
it is what service you perform for the
country that you live in. Hitler GER
tainly has done much for the Germans.
After while, maybe, if things go wrong,
the Germans may scratch their heads
and say, But look what he has done
to U.s." FRED VETTER.
Evening star., 1939-10-16
England and France Held
Slow to Understand Hitler.

Hitler has tricked the allies again into
rejecting moderate peace terms. He
asked only that Eastern Europe be al
lowed to stabilize itself without western
interference, the smaller states allying
themselves with Germany or Russia, a
natural condition that should have come
into being along ago. There would be
no war, and Poland would be alive yet
II she had accepted her natural status
as minor ally of Germany or Russia,
instead of standing between them and
preposterously defying both. That they'd
both attack her was inevitable.
The allies, who caused Poland to in
vite her own destruction, continue in
their error. They insist on interfering in
Eastern Europe.
When will they understand Hitler's
technic and cope with it? They seemed
to understand at Munich. They granted
his demand for the Sudetenland, COM
pelling him to execute his real design by
force, the taking of all Czecho-Slovakia,
turning neutral opinion against him.
The allies made long stride at Munich
toward waging a successful war on Hit
lerism, but their next step showed that
they had not really understood, that they
had yielded at Munich out of weakness
and not policy. Instead of making an
ally Of Russia at all costs, they made an
ally of Russia's enemy, Poland.
Hitler then, secretly meditating the
partition of Poland, offered most mod
crate terms for peace, hoping they'd be
rejected. He asked only for an old Ger
man city and road to it. This fair and
reasonable demand being rejected, he
went joyfully to the attack.
His military position now would seem
impregnable. He need only sit tight be-
hind his west wall and hammer the
British fleet, while Russia eats up the
British and French Empires In the East.
And Italy wrings territorial concessions
in Africa from the allies as the price Of
her phony neutrality. Hitler and Stain
are so sure Of success that they are not
letting Japan in on the loot; Stain is
still supporting China, as recent Chinese
victories show.
If we were bandits, too, we'd join Hitler
and Stain at once and seize all British
and French possessions in the Western
Hemisphere. We are not bandits, but
we can be long-headed and not delude
ourselves as to the military position
abroad. We can sit tight. keep neutral.
arm to the teeth and tell the bandits
Evening star., 1939-10-16
America Held Safe
From Hitler Attack
Our Naval and Air Forces
Declared Adequate to
RepeI Invaders
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
During the first World War we were
told that the allies were fighting our
battles by holding back the Germans
and preventing them from reaching our
own shores. Lately this talk has been
revived, but how much truth is there
in 1t?
Germany wants colonies, but the cost
of obtaining and holding them in the
Western Hemisphere would make 1t a
poor investment. In the first place it
wouldn't be possible for Germany to
overcome us over here. Naval strategists
say that foreign navy 5000 miles from
Its base would have an effectiveness Of
about 40 per cent. Thus a foreign at
tacking navy would have to be two and
one-half times as powerful as our own,
which would require combination Of
most of the powerful navies of the world.
The Germans then would have to OBJ
tain control of the British and French
navies and get Italy and Japan as allies.
At that, we would have the added ad-
vantages of home waters, nearby bases
and land planes. OF all military or ma
val operations, none Is as difficult as ef-
fecting landing on hostile soil.
The only way for Germany to obtain
the British and French navies would be
by raising them from the bottom of the
ocean, since their crews would scuttle
them. The other day British subma-
rine was on the point of being blown up
by its own crew before allowing her to
fall into German hands. 1t is not within
the realm of possibility that the British
Empire, which was built up by sea power
and'is SO dependent upon sea power for
Its existence, would meekly turn un-
damaged fighting ships over to Germany
or any one else. Any one who thinks
otherwise doesn't know British pride.
Thus the premise that Germany could
obtain other navies in order to launch
an attack against us is preposterous.
AS to Germany outbuilding U.s. that is
Nd"Ay PAePootciouS. II Is QlulculC TO
conceal the construction of ship of any
size, which requires several years to COM
plete. For every ship that Germany
could. build we could turn out two or
three to add to the reception committee.
Against an aerial attack from Europe
we face no threat, since all of Europe
and Japan combined lack sufficient air.
craft carriers. Our Navy and Armv
planes would outnumber them manv
times over and give them a welcome of
hot lead. Launching an aerial attack
from European shores is also impossible.
because the prevailing winds, north of the
Equator are from west to east. Vest
bound planes from Europe would face
head winds and would not be able tn
carry enough gasoline for the round
trip. If they carried any bombs, then
to attempt return to Europe would be
suicide, since there would be very little
gasoline left in the tanks. Our fast
lighters could easily outmaneuver the
attacking planes. In addition, our men
would be fresh, while those in attacking
planes would have long, tedious trans
oceanic flight behind them. Trans
polar flights to the United States would
fare no better.
Persons who ought to know better
shouldn't try soaring others with talk of
German invasions of this country.
c. N. TRACT.
nrtohor 10
Evening star., 1939-10-16
Believes Embargo Repeal
Will Stimulate War.

To the Editor Of The Star:
At the present time we seem to be
holding back the war in Europe, with
all belligerents waiting to see what move
we will make on the arms embargo
question. If we repeal it, we may turn
loose the dogs of war; if we retain it, we
may save the world untold suffering. It
seems to me that Congress is trying to
have us believe we are neutral, while
proposing to help one nation at the ex-
pense of another We will have to
choose between the two.
feel sure that 95 per cent of Ameri-
cans do not want war, but are trusting
in Congress to keep us out. At least let
them not repeal the embargo without
provision that the allies pay cash. When
we entered the last war it was supposedly
to protect our interests and save democ-
racy; in reality it was because we had
credited the allies to such an extent that
we could not see them lose. The popular
belief here is that if England and France
are defeated Germany would not hesi-
tate to attack this country. I disagree
completely. Let us not stand idly by and
see ourselves turned into soldiers of for
tune by practically the same events that
dragged us into the last war. In Con-
gress now, as then, are two classes Of
men-politicians and statesmen. One
looks out for his own welfare while the
other looks out for the welfare of the
people. May the statesmen prevail, and
keep the arms embargo as it now is.
October 6. MONROE DOCTRINE,
Evening star., 1939-10-16
Two Terms as President
Declared Enough.

To the Editor of The Star:
1t is never too early or too late to make
precedents. In 1910 the American peo-
pie will have the first clear-cut oppor-
tunity to solve this third-term issue once
and for all. If the President runs a
third time (and don't believe he wants
TOD it will not be case of anything ex-
cept a grab at glory. And so, let us
American people say definitely once and
for all that it is our will, our democratic
will, that two terms in the White House
are enough for any man.
October H. HENRY STONER,
Evening star., 1939-10-16

what disposition shall be made Of their
victims possessions on this side of the
Atlantic. AS first step to expanding
our munition factories let us repeal the
arms embargo. SAMUEL j. JONES.
October 10.
Evening star., 1939-10-16

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Evening star., 1939-10-16
Says Hitler Can Be Forced
To Listen to Reason.

To Listen to Reason.
To the Editor of The Star:
This war should be stopped-now. I
do not blame England and France for
doubling Hitler's sincerity, as his past
promises have all been worthless and his
views are mostly inconsistent, but his
recent talk had much common sense in
1t and he could be reasonable If he really
wanted to be. He knows that in a long
war he is likely to lose what power he
has; therefore, think he should be
practical, grant Poland and Czecho-Slo-
vakia independence, and stop his con-
quest Of weaker nations.
The world can by united action force
this upon him, and work together for
the common good of all humanity. Let
the people Of this Nation take q vigorous
stand for peace and freedom, and we win
ind most Of the world with us, and our
selves ssrong enough to win.
October u. CLYDE SMITH.
Evening star., 1939-10-16
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Q. Where is the oldest farm In the
United States?-W. B. S.
A. Texas claims it. This farm, near
Ysleta, has, been worked continuously
since l540, when it was established by
the franciscan Fathers who came to this
country with Coronado.
Evening star., 1939-10-16

@. How many years has linen been
known to last?-S. T.
A. Well-preserved linen cloths have
been found in Egyptian mummy cases
which were more than 1000 years old.
Evening star., 1939-10-16

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Smyrna times., 1939-03-23
MILLINGTON
Items of Personal and Social Inter
est Cleaned About Eeighhorhood

Items of Personal and Social Inter
est Cleaned About EeighbOrhood
Millington, Md, March % At
the recent Town Election Mr.. Ben
jamin w. Duling was elcted Town
Commissioner over Nat r. Baker
in a spirited contest. One hun
dred and fifty-three votes were
cast. Mr.. Duling receiving eighty
five and Mr.. Baker receiving forty
eight votes. The issue in the cleo
tion rested on the question if they
should have a town built water
supply and sewage system or not.
Mr.. Duling has been a candidate
for number of terms past and
was favorable to the question. Mr..
Baker has never served before and
was opposed to the proposition.
The question in the town aroused
quite a lot of interest as it has
been gone over several times in
the past and failed by a small ma
jority. The Board will take steps
to raise the money and give the
citizens this much needed improve
ment.
Alpheus Price, salesman Of cleo
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23
TOWNSEND
items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity

Townsend, March % - Reports
show that the muskrat trapping
season just closed was even better
than it was rated a few weeks
ago. The trappers began to quit
the work on March 1st and by the
10th, the closing day, over half of
the trappers had stored traps and
were making deals to dispose of
their furs. The ordinary run of
successes and failures marked the
industry in this locality as being in
the hit-and-miss class although the
most of tn marshmen found the
season profitable. There was a
good demand for the furs and car
casses. One trapper said he aver
aged catching one hundred rats
per day.
The ladies of Townsend M. E.
Church held bake at Darwin
Beardsley's on Saturday, March
18th, for the benefit of the church.
A neat little sum was realized.
A dime social was given in the
school auditorium Tuesday even
ing, March 21st, and and proved
quite a success. The proceeds will
be used for the benefit of play
ground equipment.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mannering
have had hree of their family on
the sick list, their daughter, Eliza
beth, has had Ia grippe; Leon, the
munps, and George has had cold.
All are recovering.
Miss Ethelwyn Maloney, Mrs.
Wilhelmina Van Horn, Mrs. Arie
Lattomus, Mrs. Julia Walls and
Mrs. Anna Smith entertained the
Ladies Aid Society on Tuesday ev-
ening of last week at the home Of
Mrs. Smith. The Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. Elsie
Hutchison at their next meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Moore Of
Smyrna, were visitors here last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hodgson
and Mrs. Bessie Reynolds have re
turned from a trip to Mansfield,
Ohio
Mr. Clyde Shockley, an employee
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, has been in Easton, Md, for
a brief stay.
The Mizpah Bible Class met at
the home of Mrs. Leonard Dickin-
son where an enjoyable social
time was spent following the busi-
ness meeting.
J. d. Adkins, poultry expert and
resident of Norfolk, Va, was on a
tour of number of chicken sec
tions of the peninsula during the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Reynolds had
as recent guests their daughter,
Mrs. Samuel Weigel, Mr.. Weigel
and Master Walter Darrell, Of
Kenton.
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23
to Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Cooley.

to Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Cooley.
Mr.. Harry Ross, who has been
confined to his home the past two
weeks with illness, is reported bet
ter.
Mr. and Mrs. Hogarth, of Rich
mond, Va, visited Mr. c. H. Pear
son and family on Sunday. Mr..
Pearson's condition remains about
the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Carey, of
Coatesville, Pa, were home on a
visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Barcus, and son Junior.
Master Jackie Walker, of Smyr-
ma, has been visiting his grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Smith,
and aunt, Miss Pearl Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Turner, of
Wilmington, visited Mr.. L. d.
Learned and son Junior, Last week.
Mrs. Reba Slater anu mother,
Mrs. Anna Dodd were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Dodd at
Hartly last week.
Joshua Boyd of Camden, N. r.,
has been visiting his sister and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Cas-
son.
Mrs. Franklin Luff and son,
Donald, were in Dover recently
visiting her sister, Mrs. Foster
Sapp.
Mrs. Archie Conner of Wyom-
ing, was a recent visitor to her
aunt, Mrs. d. H. Casson and fam
lily.
Mrs. Helen Virden of Whining
on, is spending sometime with Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis H. Anderson.
Jack Lafferty Of Newark, was
home with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. J. Lafferty one day recent
ly.
Orville Hamilton and friend of
Baltimore, Md, spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin
Luff and son.
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23
ODESSA
Items of Personal and Social Inter-
est Cleaned About NsiqhbOrhOOd

est CLEANED About NelQhbOrhO0d
Odessa, March 23-The Parent
Teacher Association met in Corbit
School Tuesday and presented an
interesting program as well as at
tending to the business of the as
Sociation.
Mrs. Harry Ward entertained at
a family dinner recently in honor
of her guests from Atlantic City,
N. J., Selbyville and Odessa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew West of
near Odssa, recently married, were
given a serenade by their friends
recently which was a most enjoy
able occasion.
Raymond Wallace, Howard Wal
lace and Harry Morgan were Will
mington visitors last week.
Miss Natalie Wilson is spending
sometime with her sister, Mrs. Ray
mon Beck in Runnemede, N. ].
Mrs. Emma Kumpel. of Delanco,
n. J., have been spending a few
days with her mother, Mrs. Cath
crime Gremminger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace McCaffer-
ty have moved to Seaford where
Mr.. McCafferty is employed with
an insurance company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Ward and
daughter, Miss Dorothy Ward, of
Selbyville, were recent visitors
with relatives in Odessa.
Mrs. Alice Wilson, who has been
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23
Negotiation For State Roads

As there is no prospect that
money heretofore diverted
from the highway fund can
be returned by the current
Legislature, the action of the
Highway Department looking
toward negotiation Of a ST.
250,000 loan appears to be the
only way in which the state
can receive from the federal
government money which has
been tentatively allotted. I'm
consequence of this" says the
Journal-Every Evening, ''it is
a question of taking on this
new obligation or seriously
curtailing the road-building
program which the Highway
Department has mapped out.
While there is hesitancy
about borrowing money if it
can be avoided, there is justifi-
cation when the purpose is to
advantageously provide per-
manent improvements, there
by adding to the public assets.
In this instance that will be
the result. Use of the money
also will ease the unemploy-
ment situation, and, further
more, will be helpful in reduc-
ing the relief load.
1T is understood the feder-
al government has earmarked
100000 in highway money
for Delaware, provided the al
lotment is matched by the
state prior to July 1. The pro
posed loan, it is understood,
not only will insure receipt Of
this money by the state but
will clear the way for further
help from the government
during the next fiscal year."
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23
CHESWOLD
Items Of Personal and Social sn
terest Cleaned From tho Vicinity


terest Cleaned From tho Vicinity
Cheswold, Marcn 23-The bake
conducted by Cheswold ladies the
past week, was very successful.
The sum of S71 was cleared for
Cheswold M. E. Church expenses.
Special credit is due to Mrs. t. ID.
Garrison and her corps Of excellent
helpers for their active part in
maWing the bake SO successful.
The Homemakers Club met on
Friday, March II. at the home of
Mrs. Ethel Carrow, with Mrs. Cote
assisting as hostess. After the
business Of the club was dispensed
with fine social time was had.
Miss Alice Gentry and brother,
Max. Of Smyrna, have been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. James Gentry
and son.
Mrs. w. E. Barcus and Mrs.
Daisey NJ. Barcus motored to VIII
mington for brief visit and were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ham
mond
Miss Margaret Quillen, of Do
yer, was a rcent guest Of Miss
Marjorie Remley.
Mr.. Harris, of Clayton, has been
spending the past week with Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Dixon and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Dodd, Jr.,
and daughter Of Denton, Md, were
recent guests of his mother, Mrs.
Anna Dodd and sister, Mrs. Reba
Slater and children.
Mrs. John Ennis and son of
Odessa, were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. ]. Lafferty one day last
week.
Rev. and Mrs. Howard Truitt
Rnd on of Lewisville, Pa, were
guests of Mrs. Truths parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George Anderson the
past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius West, of
Wilmington, are receiving con-
gratulations on the arrival of a
son on March ii. Mrs. West was
formerly Miss Audrey Shackell of
Cheswold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Ford of
near Smyrna. have been on a visit
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23
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 ].
Harmonson (whose correct name was
Francis ]. Harmonson), on the Third day
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
ters 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,
40 8t
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23

ON the sick list, is reported better.
Miss Mabel Hannum of Marcus
Hook, Pa, was entertained recent
ly by Miss Geneva Ward.
Mrs. George Kielkopf IS confined
to her home in Odessa.
Mrs. w. w. Gremminger has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Knox in Bridgeton, N. ].
Mrs. Andrw Davis, of Naaman's s
Road, has been visiting her moth
er, Mrs. Alice Wilson.
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23

trcal appliances for the Eastern
Shore Public Service Company, has
been transferred to Salisbury, and
placed at the head of the force in
that city. Mr.. Price has been a
successful salesman at this point
for sveral years and merited the
approval of his company.
Miss Pauline Nickerson, of Bar
clay, and Harold Myers, of near
Millington, were married Thursday
March 9th, at the parsonage of the
M. E. Church, South, in Ingleside,
Md, by the pastor, Rev.. E. New
nam.
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23

quiIla in the sweeps, on their joint
ticket. They will win at least ST.
$50, and if lucky might win as
much as $15O,O0O. Mrs. Bryan's
husband was crippled recently and
cannot work. Though 495 Amer
leans drew tickets on horses, each
of which is sure to pay S2,650, only
276 hold tickets on horses sched-
uIed to run in the race. Ameri-
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23
TWO DOVER WOMEN LUCKY
Share in Irish Sweepstakes and
Await Results, OVerjoyed

Two Dover women, whose hus
bands don't know anything about
it." will share jointly in the prize
money in the Irish sweepstakes on
he Grand National Steeplechase at
Aintree, England, next Friday.
The two are Mrs. Elizabeth Bryan
of Cecil Street, Dover, and Mrs.
Katie Bostic of Camden, Del. Both
work in the Richardson and Rob
bins factory, Dover. The women
were jubilant as word came from
Dublin that they had drawn Rock
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23

and Royal Mail -.
stakes tickets ssle "a Of s~,
brought in ! tot.' y $3.50 !
The prize fund 5'ta, : 10 q Sl2l4l'
N lJlaled ssr,o
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23

cans did particularly well with
favorites, drawing AZ out of 65
tickets available on Kilstar, Rov3I
Daniel, Workman, Teme Willow
Smyrna times., 1939-03-23
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.
1885, 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.