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Smyrna times., 1940-12-19
SPUR GROWTH
OF TRUCK CROPS
Continued Loss of Tree Fruit
Market Turn State Orchard
lists to Truck Crops
RESEARCH WORK URGED

With continued losses in the
tree fruit market because of world
conditions, Delaware orchardistS
are now turning more than ever to
the production of truck crops,
George l.. Schuster, dean of the
School Of Agriculture, University
of Delaware, and director of its ex-
tension service, said in his annual
report to the uniyersity's board of
trustees. Delaware has been a
truck crop producing state in the
past, Schuster stated, and the uni
versity's agricultural experimental
station has attempted to serve this
enterprise with Investigations as to
the production of quality sweet po-
tatoes, cantaloupes and more re-
Gently tomatoes
The further development, how
ever, of any further research pro-
gram in truck crops, he warned,
depends upon the enlargement of
the research staff in horticulture.
He re-emphasized the recommended
tion for expansion in research work
in poultry, husbandry, dairying and
vegetable growing in line with the
current trends in Delaware.
Production and cost records, the
report stated, are being kept on
approximately half a million broil-
ers throughout the state to secure
management data on which to base
further assistance to producers.
The poultry business, which has
become one of the states outstand-
ing money crops for the farmer is
to receive all the attention funds
and requirements will permit, Dean
Schuster stated, and he also recon-
mended that the name of the De-
partment of Animal Husbandry be
changed to the Department of Ami
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19

money was forthwith subscribed
and the officers of the school made
happy. This is the right kind of
cooperation.
The evenings reached their long
est the last two weeks and the sun
has commenced its backward
course. The evenings have al
ready shortened two minutes and
by the first of the year the day
light will have gained ten minutes.
The mornings will keep on short
ening until January, and will show
no signs of lengthening for a
month yet.
The Board of Trade is giving
active attention, we learn, to the
interests of the town imposed upon
it. They have several propositions
claiming their attention, in all of
which they are endeavoring in the
best way possible, to develop the
industries and therefore the gen.
eral interests of the community
but the matter of primary import
ance at this juncture is member
ship, to give it financial and vital
force. 1t is time for everybody
to step forward and push or pull
until very perceptible Momentum
is given.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19
URGE CARE BY
SHOPPERS
Increased Care is Required of
Both Motorists and Pc
destrians on Streets
MANY JAY WALKERS

With the Yuletide spirit abroad
in the land, as evidenced by store
and street decorations and the hus-
tie and hustle of shopping crowds.
the Delaware Automobile Associa-
ton takes occasion to remind the
public the seasons happiness may
be marred for many persons unless
unusual care is taken to prevent
accidents.
Increased vigilance is required cf
both motorists and pedestrians, the
Assn warns, because of the dan
gerous traffic conditions in shop
ping districts in the weeks preced-
ing Christmas.
Pedestrian and vehicular traffic
is particularly heavy right now,
said Linnaeus L. Hopes. Executive
Secretary Of the Assn, ''and it be
hooves all of us drivers to be ex-
tremely careful in passing througF
shopping districts. Care should be
exercised at all intersections, be.
cause bundle-laden shoppers have Z
habit of doing the unexpected
Jay-walkers, too, may be found il
abundance, appearing from be
tween parked cars and amblins
across busy streets preoccupieC
with their thoughts.
| 1T is a known but little appre
ciated fact that many of those wht
annually are included in Christina
shopping throngs are unused t
heavy traffic. This applise partic
ularly to elderly persons who nor
mally leave shopping chores t,
other members of the family. It i
only natural for them to becom,
confused and bewildered.
THE annual pre-Christmas acci
dent toll can be materially lessenet
through cooperation of walker
and drivers. Saving of a few sec
onds or minutes should not be per
mitted to outweigh consideration
of safety"
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19
CHANGED DATE
BOOSTS SALES
Change of Automobile Regis
tration Date is Cause of
More Money Being Spent
OPPOSE "MERGER" ACT

One of the reasons Delaware
merchants are enjoying the great
est holiday season many of them
have ever known is because auto
motive registration dates have
been changed, H. V. Daniel, Secre-
tary, Associated Petroleum Indus
tries of Delaware stated Monday.
In 1889, a large group of high
way users who had carefully ex-
amined the economics of the situa-
tion pressed for legislation which
advanced the effective date of auto
motive registration from the first
of the year to April 1st," Mr.. Dan
iel explained. Legislators recog-
nized the fairness of the request
and the date was changed, bring
ing Delaware into line with thirty
six other states having the same
advantages.
AS a result in the shift of dates,
our state gasoline tax revenues for
this year show an increase of a
most substantial nature. Right
now, additional dividends are being
experienced by reason of the fact
that several hundred thousand dol
lars are being released for holiday
shopping that otherwise would
have been frozen and dedicated to
the purchase of license plates.
THE same highway user groups
who sponsored deferred registra-
ton are again united on legislation
they believe should be passed by
the coming session of the Delaware
Assembly. They propose to intro
duce and vigorously work for the
enactment of a Constitutional
Amendment which will euro for all
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19

The entrance age limit for the
out-of-school work program of the
National Youth Administration in
Delaware has been lowered to 16
years, State Administrator Clar-
ence E. Keyes announced last
week. The new age limit, Is to
"a years inclusive, will add to the
800 already on the out-of- school
rolls, although Mr.. Keyes would
not predict how many He pointed
out there had been an increase in
applications following the lowering
of the age requirement three
months ago from Is to II years.
The minimum age requirement is
now the same for both in-school
and out-of-school projects. Mr..
Keyes pointed out the state law for
compulsory education ends at the
age of 16, "at which age the N Y.
A. can now step in and be of SER
vice" he added
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19
CUPID'S WORK
IARMONSON BLACKISTON

f1AflMOINSON BlAAGhISIOTN
A very pretty wedding was
solemnized at IL o'clock on Thurs
day morning at st. Peters Church
when DR.. G. G. Harmonson, of
Clayton led Miss Lola Blackiston
Of this town to the marriage altar
The ceremony was performed by
the Rector, Rev. G. w. Dame, in
the beautiful ritual of the Episco-
pal Church. The bride was given
away by her uncle, Mr.. William
Denney, Of Dover. John w. Gray,
Superintendent of the public schools
-of Sussex county was groomsman.
The ushers were ]. Harvey Spru-
ance, Of Wilmington, w. A. Flem-
ing, A. @. Sheldrake, and 9. G.
Mahoney, of Clayton. The young
friends of the bride had appropri-
ately dressed the church and were
out in considerable numbers to
witness the interesting event. The
bride was attired in neat fitting
dark plum colored travelling dress,
the gentlemen in the usual black.
The bride and groom rode immedi-
ately from the Church to Clayton,
taking the cars for Old Point Com
fort and from there to Washing
ton carrying with them the best
wishes of their friends.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19
CHRISTMAS NIGHT AT THE
OPERA HOUSE. SMYRNA

The bright and sparkling Come
dy-Drama, Comrades" will be
given by home talent, with the fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen in the
cast: May Manning, Miss Mary
Heitchu; Bess Bradley, Miss Lizzie
Fell; Nancy Nipper, Miss Alice
Spruance; Roy Manning, Mr.. J. B.
Mifflin; Marcus Graves, Mr.. Her
vey p Hall; Simon Stone, M. G. B.
Taylor; Matt Winsor, the Tramp"
10. B. Voshell. Don't miss it as it
is Christmas, the time of good
cheer and enjoyment to all, even
the Tramp" There will be parts
at which you can laugh and parts
at which you can cry. An enjoy
able evening for all The charts
and tickets will be at James P.
Hoffecker's Drug Store, Thursday
morning at IL o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19

NAL and Poultry Husbandry. Re
ceipts from the university expert
mental farm sales, May l to No
vember 1, this year totaled S7,777.-
"a, Dean Schuster reported.
The basement of the stable at
the farm has been renovated, a
cement floor has been added and
the building has been rewired, al
lowing transfer of the fruit-grad-
ing and packing equipment to the
basement. A fruit-brusher was
added to the equipment this year.
Using WPA labor, part of the
old machine and fruit shed was
razed and part Of the materials
will be used to build a garage for
trucks. A pasture research study
is being conducted to determine
effects of pastures on milk prCduc-
ton and to determine dormancy of
certain grasses throughout the
year. Federal funds are being
used to support this experiment.
Cooperating agencies this year
have been successful in establish
ing Investigations aimed at improv-
ing cantaloupes, securing spray
schedules for orchards and veget-
ables; improved insecticides, meth
DDS of fertilizing sweet potatoes
and tomatoes and the feeding and
management of poultry and dairy
cattle. Dean Schuster said there
was an unusually large amount of
work accomplished in the commun-
tiles this year by the 50 Home
Demonstration Clubs with their
membership of more than 1,700
women. Emphasis, he said, is be-
ing placed on developing projects
to aid farmers in the lowest IN
come brackets.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19

TIME Screen Guild Theater" has
i signed new radio contract with
more than 700 Hollywood stars,
directors and writer's which will
enable these artists to donate
100000 to build home for the
aged members of the movie indus
try.
Hollywood stars. through the Mo-
tion Picture Relief Fund, have given
freely of their services during the
three seasons the Sunday night pro-
gram has been heard over CHS. For
example Bette Davis has made three
appearances on the series and has
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19

time Delaware's record of improp-
er diversion of motor tax revenues
to other than highway purposes.
In addition, they intend to work
for the repeal of the so-called
Merger Act which would merge
highway funds with other state
funds. Their previous success in
pressing for construction legisla-
tion will add materially to the
chances for the passage of the leg
islation they will support in 1871. .
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19

GRIEVES MANHOOD
The wedding Of Harry Grieves
CONTINUED on Page Three)
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19
THE OLD ELM

The old state house elm tree ir
Dover, which has stood the storms
of nearly a century is among the
things of the past. The town faith
ers in their wisdom laid their ruth
less hands upon it and soon die
more than the storms of century
The landmark is a thing of the
past and frequenters of the state
capital will miss it. This elm
tree was planted in 1901 by Joseph
Hale, Prothonary of the county Of
Kent
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19
DISCH : EMERSON

Mr.. Armwell @. Disch, of Ray
mond's Neck, and Miss Minnie
Emerson, of near Cheswold, were
united in the holy bonds of matro-
mony, Wednesday evening the 10th
inst. at half past seven at Bethel
NJ. E. Church, by the Rev. r. X.
Stephenson, of Smyrna. The church
which had been tastefully decorat
ed with evergreens a few days pre-
vious, was on this occasion fully
occupied by a genteel and refined
audience, principally composed of
the relatives and numerous friends
of the bride and groom, who came
from nearby towns and the sur
rounding country. AT the appoint
ed time the bride and groom-pre-
ceded by the ushers, Messrs. viii
and Howard Ayres, both of Phila-
delphia proceeded to the forward
part of the church to the inspiring
music Of the Wedding March rend-
cred on the church organ by the
talented Smyrna organist, Miss
Marian Stevens. The marriage
ceremonies took place under a
handsome evergreen arch, after
which the bride and groom receiv-
ed the congratulations of those
present in one of the class rooms.
Later in the evening an elegant
wedding reception, and supper, was
enjoyed at the residence of the
brides mother, Mrs. r. M. Emer-
son, Of Cheswold by the bride and
groom, and their relatives, and in
innate friends, including the offic-
iating minister and the organist
The presents were both numerous
and costly, and were admired by
all present. The bride wore a
stylish dress of armure silk with
steel trimmings. The bridal tour
includes a trip to Washington.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19

Henry r. Isaacs was sworn in
as judge of the Municipal Court by
Charles ]. Coleman. clerk of the
court, at the close of Saturdays
session. Mr.. Isaacs said he was
very glad that he will be sworn in
by Mr.. Coleman whom he has
known for many years and who
asked that he be allowed to admin
ister the oath to the new judge
He joined Judge John F. Lynn
whom he succeeds, on the bench
during the court session.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19
NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses. cows
and mules removed FREE OF
charge by calling DOVER 749 r
13. No animals removed unless call
is made Immediately and no an
imals dying from a contagious dis.
ease win be removed.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-19
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF DEC. nth, 1890

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
tion.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1940-12-07
Aiding An Arizona Industry

HOPES for the future of distinctly Arizona indus
try-prOductlOn OF cedar pOstS-Were enhanced
recently by the assurance of W. r. Hutchins, state
Highway Engineer, that use of cedar posts will be
continued by the highway department.
Word of Mr. Hutchins' assurance brought joy to
several hundred modest homes and camps in the re-
mote mountain regions Of the state. It means that
more than 800 WOOdchOppers- with families
will be enabled to continue to hew livelihood from
the juniper-cedar forests Of the upands. It means
many of them will be able to retain their ndepend-
and remain off the relief rolls
Mr. Hutchins announcement also pleased Ari-
zonas cattle and sheep growers because the harvest
ing of cedar posts improves rangelands and mate
rally reduces fire hazard.
The state engineers decision to continue the use
Of cedar posts along Arizonas extensive highway
system is in step with recent findings of the expert
ment station of the u. S. Department of Agriculture
at Tucson which for several years has made ex-
haustive studies of the lasting qualities and durab
ity of cedar posts.
Government SCIENTISTS in their laboratories and in
the field, have determined beyond all possible doubt
that cedar posts are superior any other material of
comparable cost.
But, as Mr.. Hutchins and members of the current
legislature, who some time ago looked into the mat
ter, realize: if cedar posts did cost than
other Materials which they don't the benefits ac-
crung from their use far exceed any monetary con-
sderation Production of cedar posts benefits public
schools in the counties where they cut portion
of their cost goes into the construction of public
roads and forest trails All of the money spent for
them remains in Arizona And the employment
provided definitely raises the moral fiber of the
who produce them by keeping these men off the re-
lief rolls.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1940-12-07

ity. Those who know him know that he will not toll
crate from any any kind of political Interior
ence. He owes no political allegiance to Governor
elect Osborn or any other faction. In fact he is a
Republican-one of those rapidly disappearing spe-
ces. Finally DR.. Metzger does not need the job He
is man of independent means.
Mr. Osborn is to be congratulated on making this
popular appointment Yet still other steps will have
to be taken if the state institution is to be taken out
Of politics. It is not question of merely taking the
institution out Of politics during Governor Osborns
term. It is question of imposing plan that will
prevent future governors, who may be politically
minded from making it football of politics. To
that end it is hoped that Governor Osborn will
ommend appropriate steps to the legislature. The
state hospital should be kept free from political
control as the University of Arizona. = (Arizona
Daily Starr.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1940-12-07
Triple A
Election Set
For December II

Elections to name the 1941 San
ia Cruz county Triple-A committee
will be held at the Firemen-Legion
hall in Nogales on December II, it
was announced yesterday by L. w.
Klene, chairman of the county COM
mittee
Nominations may be made in
writing or from the floor, and the
secret ballot will be used in voting.
The person receiving the highest
number of votes will be chosen as
chairman.
Farmers or ranchers participant
ing in the Triple-A program are
automatically members of the coun-
ty conservation association and
may vate in the county elections. In
order to be eligible for nomination
as 81 committeeman or alternate, one
must be a farmer, or rancher,
must have qualified during 1910 for
conservation payment, must not
hold a Federal, State, or major
county office may not be a candi-
date for such office, nor be en-
ployed by any political organization.
A farmer CT rancher should also be
willing to devote the necessary time
for the proper administration OF the
program in his county
1.-The county committeeman is
tbs backbone of the TripleA pro
gram. which is the machinery to
stabilize the agriculture of this
country" DR.. Klene concluded.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1940-12-07
Bulldogs To
Play In Sun
Bowl Neu, Years

TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 6-Dixie How
ellis Arizona State Bulldogs have
put their branding iron on Is teams
in two years, have lost only a pair
of college games, and shot even
Steven with three teams.
Now they are headed again for
the Sun Bowl at Ell Paso, Tex, for
a New Years Day game with West
ern Reserve University.
Undefeated and united Hardin
Simmons is the only college team
that beat Howell'S hard-hitting
waddie in two seasons, and they
did it once each year.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1940-12-07
Another Excellent Appointment

WHEN Governor-elect Osborn said he intended to
take the state hospital at Phoenix out of politics,
his statement was naturally received with incredul-
ity. All governors-elect have said the same thing
the hospital being kept in whirl of politics.
By his appointment of Dr. Jeremiah Metzger OF
Tucson as the superintendent of the institution,
Governor-elect Osborn has taken long and definite
step toward taking this state institution out Of poll
tics. Dr. Metzger up to the highest stand
ard professionally He has proven record OF run
ming successfully an institution Of his own he
thus has proven professional and administrative apl
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1940-12-07

group of arrivals at Huachuca were
from Eastern states-New York,
Illinois and hio-although several
were from Texas. A total CT 842
men will be quartered here, bringing
the post to its full peace-time
strength.
Col. Lee D. Davis, commanding
; officer Of the 25th Infantry said eff
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1940-12-07
Conscripts Arrive
At Hudchuca

FORT HUACHUCA, Dec. 6 GU.
p While 1874 Arizona draftees
under the selective service act were
getting their first taste of military
life at Fort Sill, OKLA, the first
contingent of Negro conscripts was
arriving at this Southwest post fol-
year hitch" in the army.
Most of the men in the first
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1940-12-07
Kidneys Must
nOufAtids

Excess acids, poisonS and Wastes N your
blood are removed chiefly by your kidneys.
ache. Swollen Ankles, Nervousness. Rheu-
matte Pains, Dizziness, Circles Under Eyes.
and feeling worn out. often are caused BY
Bladder troubles Usually in such cases. the
very first dose of Cystex goes right to work
helping the Kidneys flush out excess acids
and wastes. And this cleansing, purifying
Kidney action, in just day or so, may cas-.
lily make you feel younger, stronger and
better than in years. A printed guarantee
wrapped around each package Of Cystex In.
unless you are completely satisfied. You have
everything to gain and nothing to lose under
this positive money back guarantee so get
CyStex from your druggist today for only SSe.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1940-12-07

forts are being made to pave the
road from the fort to Tombstone,
connecting with U. S. Highway 30,
and from Tombstone to Nogales.
These roads, Colonel Davis said,
have been designated as strategic
military roads under the national
defense program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-29
Beth EL Daughters
 Sponsor Bridge

An attendance of over a hundred
 was present at the Annual Passover Bridge given recently by the Daughters of Beth Israel at the
 Waterbury Hebrew Institute. Mrs. Abraham Matzkin is president of the organization. The proceeds of this affair will benefit the Waterbury Hebrew School.
 Mrs. Samuel Drubner was in charge of arrangements and her as- sistantS were: Mrs. Jack Bloom. Mrs. Milton Baron, Mrs. Philip Gottlieb, Mrs. Harry Horenbein, Mrs. Jack KunofSky, Mrs. Philip Levine, Mrs. Samuel Madnick, Mrs Emanuel Matzkin, Mrs. Yale Matz- kin, Mrs. H. Sobel and Mrs. Sidney Yavetz.
 Mrs. H. Wertheimer, Mrs. Isaacs. Mrs. s. N. Levine, Mrs. Max Winig and Mrs. Abraham Matzkin donated several Passover cakes for this af- fair.
 Refreshments were served and prizes given to high scorers. The guests included: Mrs. Isadore Cor don, Mrs. Sidney Yavetz, Mrs. Yale Matzkin, Mrs. Morris Ganezer. Mrs. Philip Levine, Mrs. Max Prillig Mrs. Sam Cohen, Mrs. Sam Dibner. Mrs. Max Winig, Mrs. Sam Mad nick, Mrs. B. Luchnick, Mrs. Max Hart, Mrs. E. Cohen, Mrs. Leon Burkman, Mrs. Harry Lebon, Mrs. A. Kunofsky.
 Mrs. l. Hutensky, Mrs. R. Cohen Mrs. c. Raskin, Mrs. L. Sachs, Mrs. David Potoff, Mrs. Jack 5hiffres Mrs. Joseph Hutensky, Mrs. David Koplowitz, Mrs. L. Kinkle, Mrs. IsaacS, Mrs. Harry Levine, Mrs. s. N. Levine, Mrs. H. WerSheimer, Mrs. Israel Silverman, Mrs. Sam uel Silvernan, Mrs. R. Meyers, Mrs. Clara Derlnan, Mrs. N. Seymon Mrs. Benjamin Shapiro, Mrs. Max White, Mrs. Joseph Seymon, Mrs. Herbert Maltzman, Mrs. Harry Hor- enbein, Mrs. Louis Rosenberg, Mrs Emanuel Kaplan, Mrs. L. Mofsho- vitz, Mrs. Sam Miskey, Mrs. E. Mos kowitz, Mrs. c. UdeloWitZ, Mrs Harry Reiss, Mrs. Jacob Gancher Mrs. Nathan Miskey, Mrs. William Levinson, Mrs. Milton Baron, Mrs Harry Simon, Mrs. Jacob Kunofsky
 Mrs. M. J. Nierenburg. Mrs. B Engelman, Mrs. Sam Freedman, Mrs. Sarah Freedman, Mrs. M. Kel- man, Mrs. Max Weinbach, Mrs Drubner, Mrs. Jack Simon, Mrs Sidney Pasternak, Mrs. Jules Ander- son, Mrs. A. S. Fucker, Mrs. Abra- ham Rivkin, Mrs. Jacob KolinS, Mrs | Max Steinhorn. Mrs. Ella Solo, Mrs M. Spirit Mrs. Joseph Goldman, Mrs. Sam Blumenfeld, Mrs. M. D. | Sheinkopf, Mrs. George Kaplan, Mrs. Karnofsky. Mrs. H. Wilencik 1 Mrs. Bernard Schryer, Mrs. Joseph | Janowitz, Mrs. I. Prillig, Mrs. Baron l Mrs. Arthur Infeld, Mrs. Benjamin Ross, Mrs. Philip Gottlieb, Miss Gertrude Kreigler, Mrs. William | Clumpus, Mrs. Morris Clumpus, Mrs. | Max Sandman, Mrs. Max Sobel | Mrs. J. Wasser, Mrs. Sam Matzkin Mrs. A. Jacobson, Mrs. Sam Gold farb, Mrs. Chas. Beck, Mrs. Dave Lerner, Mrs. Louis Madnick, Mrs Sol Alexander, Mrs. Abraham Kup- erman, Mrs. Harry Silverman, Mrs Joseph Shapiro, Mrs. Macy Specter Mrs. H. Goldberg. Mrs. I. Goldberg 1 Mrs. A. Silverman, Mrs. Sol Shiller, 1 Mrs. Harry Frank. Mrs. H. Tarr Mrs. Samuel Madnick, Mrs. Samuel | Drubner, Mrs. Jack Bloom, Mrs l Abraham Matzkin, Mrs. Emanuel Matzkin.