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Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
IN THE GUIDANCE PROGRAM
Ann H. Raughley

| Modern educational trends teach
us that the library should be the
center of the school and the prov
ing ground and practice range for
things learned before acceptance
Here, as in no other place in the
school, we are able to supplement.
direct, and build.
Books are the library's chief
means of helping readers dream
great dreams by exploring the
great unknown, meeting great peo-
pie. and finding those who also
have problems so great that their
discomforts seem trivial beside the
sufferings of the fictional hero.
What child does not thrill to the
adventures of tom Sawyer" or
hold his breath while flying across
the Atlantic with Lindbergh
So much wiser is the teacher
who substitutes good book rather
than using the don't in discipline.
Far more lasting is the impression
on Johnny, aged II (who talks too
loudly, sits on two leegs of his
chair, and kicks any girl who ven
lures near the table, if he is given
Allen and Briggs Behave Your
self" than if the impatient teacher
like a victrola record repeats,
Johnny, don't do that" Johnny,
sit squarely on that chair. John
ny, no gentleman kicks a lady"
In the library the pupils are
more natural because no marks are
given and the tasks pupils perform
are an index of ability.
1t is often we find some pupil,
who seemingly has no interest, to
have a special ability for perform
ance in some line-as printing or
mending. Because he can do these
things and is allowed to do them,
he becomes a self-respecting citi-
zen of our school community in
stead of a lazy, listless individual.
We can not fail to be impressed
by the sheer joy we see on the
faces of those who have found the
very thing for which they have
been hunting.
How naturally the story is told
when the book is returned of how
the whole family has read the book
because probably, My father was
born in that section of the coun-
try. or MY uncle met that author
on a boat trip last summer"
Beside the pleasure derived from
contacts with people in books the
ability to use leisure time wisely
and to depend on oneself for
amusement is in itself something
well worth striving for.
Guidance grows naturally out of
known interests and confidence
which is gained by honesty, fair
ness, and helpfulness of the teacher.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

that either a bridge or tunnel
ought to be built and owned
jointly by the states of New
Jersey and Delaware. Since
this seems not to be feasible
at this time, then if private
capital is ready to undertake
the task it should be given
permission to do SO under a
franchise safeguarding all the
rights of the states and the
motorists, and providing that
the states may take over the
utility after a certain period
of years on terms that are
fair to both builders and the
states. Public interest re
quires that the tunnel OF
bridge should be built as soon
as possible"
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Favorable For Tunnel

Apparently careful investi-
cation by experts discloses
ample prospective traffic and
a favorable terrain for the
suggested New Jersey-Dela-
ware tunnel, thus confirming
the. opinions heretofore ex-
pressed by those who have
looked into the matter. As
the Sunday Star says eve are
firmly convinced that there
should be a crossing of the
Delaware river between New
Jersey and Wilm n G t o n.
Whether it be by bridge or
tunnel is of course a decision
which must be made by those
of broad experience in such
matters. Our own opinion is
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
ATTACK MRS. AUBREY WALLS
Dover Woman Knocked Down and
Dragged Off Reed Street

Mrs. Audrey Walls of Dover was
knocked down by Negro at Dover
late Friday night and dragged into
an alley off Reed street. The Negro
became frightened by her cries and
fed. Mrs. Walls said he first
struck her with brick, then with
his fist, but that she remained con-
scious and continued to cry out for
help. She said he turned and ran
down Reed street. Courtsty Little,
10, who was arrested few hours
later, is reported by police to have
confessed that he had attacked
Mrs. Walls. He was held by Mag
istrate Walter S. Cubbage under
$1,000 bail on an assault and bat
terry charge and under S2,500 bail
on the charge Of attempted felon-
ious assault.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
Halloween

Again we approach Hallow-
cen, OF the eve before All
Saints Day, which originally
and for centuries, was dedicat-
ed and devoted to merry-mak-
ing, playful, harmless cere-
monies and pranks and the
invoking of charms for de-
termining future husbands
and wives, but which today is
regarded by youth as a time
of license to annoy and even
injure its neighbor, destroy
property and in every sort of
way make itself obnoxious to
the community. Commenting
on this The Easton Star-Dem-
ocrat says:
ITO youth, today, Hallow-
cen seems to mean a time
when it can throw off all re-
straint and 60 the limit in
harmful indulgence. Inoffen-
sive pranks appear to have
lost all Of their fun punch.
Joy seems to be found only in
acts Of more OF less violence.
"And the situation becomes
worse every year. Many of
the celebrators cannot wait
until the night arrives and be-
gin their depredations a week
or so in advance, making
everybody uncomfortable and
fearful over a period of days
as the festival approaches.
There is no call for all this
destructive celebration. 1t
should not be tolerated. 1t is
time a sentiment against it is
created that will stop pres
ent practices. Parents should
exert their authority and
influence towards curbing
the hurtful activities of their
young sons. If necessary the
police should interfere-a few
arrests for malicious destruc-
tion of property might help to
make some Halloween en-
thusiasts see that the festival
carries no more license to vio-
late the right Of others than
Christmas, New Year
Thanksgiving, or ones birth
day.
why can't we get back to
the old significance and cele-
bration of Halloween? 1t
would be SO much more fun
for everybody.
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26
NEW SERIES
RITHDING AND LOAN STOCK

Form now until December list,
1889, shares may be had in new
Series of stock of The Kent Coun-
ty Building and Loan Association.
Dues are fifty cents per share per
month, shares mature at One Hun
dred Dollars. For further particu-
lars and to secure shares, call at
the office of the Association.
THE KENT COUNTY BUILDING
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
1917 Dover Green,
Dover, Delaware.
1919 1t
Smyrna times., 1939-10-26

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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-31

Wheaty Asta last Saturday night at the Wheaey Gym
The Davd took sound trouncn 1920 The Beedove twins
simply too much for Coach Harry Cumps bearded bOyey sank
shots almost at will.
The Kappa fraternity champions Of the league
consisting the Apha the omegas and the Kappas At the begin
ming of the the high powered Aphas with their many
10 shot, but suppose this Kappa team just turned
be another Mountain Lake fndat least they Mountain
of the fellows.
The Phyllis Wheay AAU champs had surrender their
mediate after being defeated by point 1t is tough
luck when team loses they had beaten three times
previously-yep, point certainly makes difference
The Welcome Hall Intermediates the championship
DIVISION but when to the ACy championship Coach War
res boys just couldn't jump the hurdles They caught the Margaret
team he playof Opponens) at time when they their
ber shots hotter than hot and therein lay the whole
Much credit must be Coach Les Warren for bringing these lads
along as he has.
The Halle Brown Juniors and Mdges champions their
respective divisions in the Settlement House League Neither
lost during the entire league play The Juniors entered
in the Jewish Center tournament and the time have
eliminated their first opponents.
Our palm this week Rheadus Fletcher of Mechanic Arts
High School Rheadus again achieved the honor of being
the ST. Paul High School ay Fletcher played good
all and think he rightly deserves the honor which has been
bestowed him.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-31

Ans: No. She has succeeded in
making you jealous and this was
what she was after. To arouse
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-31
Hello Everybody:

Hello Everybody:
Spring dashed in around one cor
ner and passed out around the 9TH
er last week, didn't it Boys played
marbles; girls roller-skated and one
old man next door to us was out
all day, planting his nasturtium
bed. But it didn't last and some
were glad of it, for very few had
bought their new outfits. The cool
spell that followed was greeted
with a sigh of relief as most of us
returned to the fireside and relaxed.
We received several anonymous
postal cards this week with very in
teresting tidbits of gossip, but ex-
perience has taught US to toss such
into the waste basket, so kindly in
the future sign your names and in
goes the news. Glad the "heart-
throbs" mentioned have patched up
their misunderstanding.
A Snapshot at Random of the
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity dance
at the Columbia Chalet Monday
night: The boys and gals really
came out dressed to kill. l mean
to say, too, that those tuxedos our
sheiks about town were wearing
didn't hamper any of their style
cause they certainly were having
a good time. Saw WARREN
GRISSOM dashing across the floor
with his lady love, LOIS SUTTON
Did you know Warren was in the
Alpha's grand march and was he
enjoying himself? How come, fol-
Warren is a Kappa man.
CHARLOTTE CRUMP looked very
sweet in a lowered gown. The
new up-sweep hairdress seemed
quite popular with the following
MRS. LOUIS MOORE, DOROTHY
HALL and HILDA MOSES.
Dancing on the terrace was little
chilly, but a number of couples
bein' so engrossed in each other
didn't take time out to notice the
chilliness. :. What st. Paul mar
was seen emerging from the ban
with his necktie all askew?
And what gal ditched her escort
and went home with another guy
Among the married couples
present were the EARL KYLES
who were having a fine time. Mrs
Kyle wore white lace. The
URIE CARMICHAELS Mrs
Carmichael was striking in red vel.
vet). :. The PALMER JACK.
SONS (Mrs. Jackson was gowneG
in red crepe). :. The EUGENE
MOORES (Mrs. Moore was attrac.
tive in white crepe). The BERT
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-31

N. A. C.-Have been reading
your column and notice where you
would answer free in the column.
Tell me if l am going to get per-
manent job any time soon?
Ans: You will not remain on
temporary work very long in
fact, the company that you are now
with will be able to place you per-
manently before midsummer. Stick
to them and try to pick up a little
extra work on the side.
C. S. my daughter has two
kids already here on me and / am
wondering if she is going to have
another child?
Ans: Well . in all probability
she will have news for you very
soon. / believe that there will be
another child in her life. Make the
best of your present situation and
do not worry about it so much.
M. E. MY friend and l were
supposed to have gotten married
this month and now he thinks that
we should put it off until later
date. Does he intend to marry me I?
Ans: If l were you wouldn't
give him the chance. There is no
reason for his putting off marriage,
except that he doesn't think as
much of you as he thought he did.
Look around and make some new
friends and let him go his way.
H. B.-I have already received
my 1889 Astrology Reading, so
please tell me if 1 am going to re-
ceive the money that l am expect
ing?
Ans: Within the next few
months you are going to receive
very favorable information from
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-31
INQUISITIVE SAL

DAVIDSONS (Mrs. Davidson was
gowned in pink and black crepe
gown, and the Sports Scribe,
JIMMY LEE, and WIFE (Mrs. Lee
was gowned in white crepe).
After the dance l heard gangs Of
folks blowing off steam with that
usual remark, "Girl, where were
you? / looked all over the place,
high and low, for you, hoping to
get dance" Well, that's just part
of a party, you know, everyone
afterwards pretending they were
looking for you when they know
that you know they were off having
ball just as you were, and
not bothered in the least. IDA
WILLIAMS wore an adorable bill
lowy white tulle gown. RUTH
HAMLIN was attractive in black
net. RACHEL JAMES was hav-
ing her usual good time.
MISS MAGNOLIA LATIMER
charming new head resident of the
Phyllis Wheatley House, and MISS
1. MYRTLE GARDEN, head of
Halle Q. Brown House, were both
enjoying themselves meeting and
greeting different folks about town.
!. ELMER HARRIS and AIDE
LAIDE SYKES came together.
Adelaide was gowned in a cute
black taffeta with hoop skirt eff
feet. LOUNEER PEMBER-
TON and MURIEL WIGGINGTON
were off in a secluded part of the
chalet enjoying the blissful solitude
of each others company.
Among the handsome gents strut
ting round in their tuxes were
JOHN LAWRENCE, JIMMY CAR
TER, CHARLES MOORE, HOR-
ACE BELL, HENRY THOMAS,
AUGUST PIPER, RAY HATCH
Err, CLAUDE MASON, DONALD
SESSION and JIMMY BRAD
FORD. And the vivacious MRS.
RAY HATCHER and MRS.
CLAUDE MASON were both as
charming as ever. Sorry that SIR
NORMAN Light missed the
party. He is at present i'll at the
"U" Hospital. Well, 1 guess that's
all for the Alpha party.
Sorry, but my Girl Tuesday got
WINSTON RICHARDSON'S hobby
mixed up last week. Anyway,
Winston isn't making rugs and pill
lows.
Who is Alpha's "Invitation Jug
gler"? Sal has been requested by
several to answer this riddle. 1t
appears that certain individuals il
charge of the invitations to tn
Alpha dance took it upon them
selves to withhold the bids to sew
eral persons who were honored
guests. Has the good old Alpha
spirit changed with the advent OF
certain officers? An old time AL
pha, it's rumored, spoke thus to
one Of these acrobats NEWLY
made), "Stand back, Pee Wee, get
the Alpha spirit"
So, folks, l must be dashing
along, and until next week don't
forget
Your Old Pal,
SAL.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-31

this Insurance Company. They
haven't as yet been able to clear up
their files whereby they could for
ward you the money.
w. M. ADO you think this
medicine l am taking will help
more than the doctors treatments
Ans: No ). l don't. The doctor
is SO much better qualified to han
die your case and you are using
poor judgment in trying out vari-
Gus medicines instead of relying on
the doctor.
E. TT have a daughter thirteen
years of age and she is very un-
ruly. Please give me some advice ?
Ans: Yours is a complicated
case but the logical thing to dc
is to try to gain your daughters
confidence, allow her certain priv.
leges, and do not let her think you
are doubling her and in all prOba-
bility you can handle your present
situation. She is too old now to en-
force strict discipline.
So
L. C. E.-What about my present
location, would / be better off if
would make a change?
Ans: Not Immediately. II
seems to me that your income is
going to be somewhat increased
during this year and next and
you will then be able to see your
way clear. AS long as you are do.
ing well, / don't advise a change II
an opportunity presents itsell
whereby a change would profit yOU
:. then take it by all means.
J. L. A.-Here lately my wife
has a lot of money and her salary
isn't large enough for that. Is there
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.OuL dI Tie mlHHeSOId rlelQ house, IN
which many race boys stood out, ant
right here we might say that again this
season the colored boys are in-for another
big year on the cinder paths. In Mime
apolis there are at least five promising
dash and distance men, while in ST. Paul
Mechanics, Central, Marshall, and pos
sibly Washington are all hoping these
sepia lads can bring them victory.
Other signs of spring? John Will
liams and Bert Dawson of Minneapolis
had nice round of golf out at Armour
course last Sunday. Oh, yes, their scores
Dawson 83 (wowD and Williams 81.
You see, dear readers, these boys mean
no harm, they are just trying to assure
our loyal golf fans that that Mid Central
championship will remain in the Twin
Cities. You see, the tournament is being
held in St. Louis this coming August,
and perhaps these fellows believe that
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-31

the early bird always correct his sice-oh yeah?
In recent basketball DOPE that the famous Harlem
Globe Troters entered the big aprofeonal basketball
ment being held in Chicago and this writing have far
eliminated namely the Fort Wayne Pros The famous New
York Renaissance entered in the cokng good
teams admit around the pulling for
of these to win-the reward? $4,000 in cash.
travelling coored David team whose
the foowng Robert Rife John Nelson Gordon Parks Jimmy
Griffin Taylor match for the fastspping Phyllis
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-31
sPORTLIGHT
By Jimmy Lee

Spring, magic everywhereYep, those the very
words of Twin City athletes they prepare for the coming
outdoor High school amen already big
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-31

persons iealOuy occasionally win
make them ap. Teeiate you more
and this was her aim. Stop doubt
ing your wife a I'd be more affec-
tiOnate towards hT.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-18
Choose Michigan Man
For High Church Job

Francis Lyster Jandron. newly
elected trustee OF the Christian
Science Publishing society, is being
congratulated by his many Mlchi-
gan friends. lie was formerly a
member OF the Christian Science
committee on Publication for Mich
igas. and will take up h CIV L
les At once.
Mr.. Jandron. s*ho was formerly
treasurer and assistant general
manager OF the Packard Motor
company, succeeds w. Stuart
Booth. who has just been elected
10 the Christian Science Board of
Directors, IN place OF the late VIII
liam Rathron. who died on March
IL.
Born In Canada, Mr.. Jandron re-
celved his education in England
and at the University OF London.
He Il well known 10 editors and
publishers, because OF his previous
experience as member OF the
Christian Science Committee on
Publication, IN which capacity he
served nine years.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-18
African Whites Seek
Mixed Marriage Bar

CAPETOWN. S. Africa-(A NP) -
II was learned here this week that
an effort is to be made by the Ma
tionalist party TO induce the Union
government 10 introduce legIsla-
ton to prohibit mixed marriage
between Europeans and non-Euro-
peans (natives) in South Africa,
and to segregate colored people.
At the recent National party's
union congress, petition for this
purpose was planned. to be signed
only by Europeans over 81.
throughout the union. Petition
states that the whites regard
themselves as guardians OF the
natives. that retaining this
status is OF importance TO the
future OF South Africa. The fol-
lowing legislation is sought:
To prohibit all mixed marriages
between Europeans and nom
Europeans. To make punishable as
an offense all miscegenation be-
tween Europeans and non-Euro-
peans. To put a stop to Europeans
and non-Europeans living togeth-
er In the same residential areas.
To carry out economic and political
segregation between Europeans
and Europeans.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-18
Grand Master Visits
Hiram Lodge To Tell
OF Big Jubilee Plan

Hiram Lodge No. + G. A. M.
Prince Hall Affliation, $50 Fred
erick street. initiated and raised
to the Sublime Degree twenty-nine
candidates and reinstated ten for
mer members last Saturday.
Worshlpful Master Brandon.
Past Master Reacy Simmons. Past
Master Clarence MAJ OF Abiff
Lodge and Deputy Grand Master
Elmer wallace presided alternate
~ The wardens OF Hiram Lodge
were ably assisted by the masters
past masters and wardens OF Mt.
Payon, Abill. Prince Hall. Pytha-
goras and Composite lodges.
Grand Master II. York Harrison.
Flint. Michigan, visited for a short
time to give his sanction and aid
and spoke encouraging words CON-
mending the wonderful work max
ing plans for the coming Grand
Lodge session TO be held In June in
connection with the Golden Jubi-
lee OF The wolverine Grand Chap
ter OF Eastern Stars.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-18
Government To Study Ex-Slaves
Through Federal Grant To WPA

OF your letter concerning our WPA
study OF ex-slaves. According 10
agreement, Professor Reddick is 10
make the material available 10
scholars. He hogan translating
and editing a volume. entitled. AS
Remember Slavery" (by 300 ex-
slaves)."
The williams Ex-Slave Bonus
Plan Sponsoring committee.
through Professor Williams. ex-
presses gratitude to the officials OF
the Kentucky State college. for
interesting one OF the departments
OF the Federal Government IN the
history OF the ex-slaves. by making
survey Of them. through a grant
OF the Federal WPA.
The SILVER tea" sponsored by
the local ex-slaves last Sunday at
the residence OF Mrs. Sarah Roach,
27s Medbury street, was reported
a success. although the weather
served 10 mar the occasion.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-18
Mid Winter Human Relations
Confab Scheduled F orMarch %

The Mid-winter Home Rela-
lions conference. under the aus
pices OF Lucy Thurman branch
|YwCA, will be held Thursday ev-
ening. March %. Mrs. Burrell
Carter. chairman, will preside.
The Rev. Ernest r. Piper. rec
tor OF st. Matthias Episcopal
church. will be the principal speak
err. His subject will be TESTS for
Living"
The discussion and presentation
leaders will be Mrs. Charles Hin.
Mrs. Harold E. Bledsoe. and Miss
Marian Carter. The conference
will open at six o'clock. dinner
at $50, and the Rev. Mr.. Piper
will speak at 7:15.
The hostesses for the conference
will be Mrs. Evelyn Dennis. Mrs.
Emelia Cabule. Mrs. Estelle Haw-
kIns, and Mrs. Minnie Donovan.