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Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
COUNTY HEADS
OF AAA NAMED
Election Meetings Held in
Each Representative Dis
trict For Committees
COUNTY COMMITTEE

On the evening of August is
election meetings were held in
each representative district in
Kent county for the purpose of
electing community committees of
the Kent County Agricultural Con
servation Association for the year
beginning September /, as it was
required by the Agricultural Ad-
Justment Administration that these
meetings for all county associa-
tions be held before August 81
which is the closing date of the
1910 farm program. For the 1st
District these committeeman are
Ernest S. Mattiford, chairman;
Howard G. Deakyne, vice-chair-
man; William T. David; additional
member: Ernest v. Blendt, first al
ternate; William H. George, Sec
ond alternate. End and 5th Dis
tricts-R. Harry Wilson, chairman;
John G. Tarburton, vice-chairman; !;
John w. Carey, additional mem
ber; William H. Richter, first al
ternate; Baxter Mckee, second al
ternate. 3rd District-John Rob
inson, chairman; Edwin L. Downs,
vice-chairman; Gilbert Downs, ad-
ditional member; John Numbers,
first alternate; Edward Urian, sec
ond alternate. 4th District-Hen-
ry Williams, chairman; ]. Frank
Smith. vice-chairman; Harold Pow
ell, additional member; Jacob
Blechman, first alternate; ]. Sew
ard Daley, second alternate. 9Th
District Lyndon D. Caulk, chair
man; Elwood B. Gruwell, vice
Paul B. Hughes, addi-
tional member; Fred Welch, first
alternate; Fletcher Price, second
7th Robert A.
Carton, chairman; Homer Reed,
yice-chairman; James Harris, addi-
tional member; Byron Frazier
first alternate; J. Q. Melvin, sec
ond alternate. 8th District-Laur-
ence E. Cain, chairman; ]. r. Nc
vice-chairman; Ernest F.
Killen, additional member; Howard
first alternate; j. Harold
second alternate. 9th
District-Odoth Brown, chairman;
Melville Taylor, vice-chairman;
Walter Messick, additional mem
ber; j. H. Moore, first alternate;
Frank Taylor, second alternate.
10th District-Howard r. Moore.
Paris G. Kirby, vice
]. P. Simpson, addition
al member; Clarence Cubbage,
first alternate; Fred Bennett, sec
ond alternate. Delegates who were
elected at these district meetings
met in the Kent county extension
office on the afternoon of August
l6 and elected members of the
county committee who are: R.
Harry Wilson, chairman; H. Cliff
lord Clark, vice-president; Laur-
snce E. Cain, additional member;
Ernest S. Mattiford, first alter
nate; and Howard r. Moore, Sec
md alternate. Following this
the county committee
vent into session and elected Rus
sell E. Wilson, secretary, and Lyn-
lon D. Caulk. treasurer, of the
Kent County Agricultural Conser-
yation Association.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
LEIPSICS OLDEST CITIZEN
Andrew Slaughter, Age 81, Dies
After Living Entire Life There

Andrew Slaughter, 81, the oldest
resident of Leipsic, died Friday at
the home of his son, Leroy Slaugh-
ter, in Leipsic. Mr.. Slaughter
spent all of his life in this neigh
borhood. Funeral services We're
held Sunday afternoon from his
sons home. Interment was in the
old Methodist Cemetery in Leip-
sic. He is survived by two sons,
Leroy and Charles, of Leipsic, and
a daughter, Mrs. Lulu Snow, of
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
SO ENROLL FOR FLYING
Two Girls in Class at Dover Air
port; Ground Training First

With 33 enrolled, including two
girls, the aviation training course
sponsored by the Dover Junior
Chamber of Commerce, with au-
thority of the Civil Aeronautics
Board, will probably start today
Thursday. The five who COM
plete the ground training, to be
held at the Dover High School, will
be given flying instruction at the
Dover Airport. The girls enrolled
are: Miss Gertrude Emily Virdin,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
A. Virdin, and Miss Audrey Hope
Kensey of Camden. A brother of
Miss Virdin, Carl Ludwig, also is
entered. The Virdin brother and
sister are graduates of Dover High
School
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. DIR. j. w. Colona, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week

The services at Asbury Method
ist Church next Sunday, August
25th, will be as follow: the Church
School will convene promptly at 10
o'clock a. M, with Mr. H. c. Jones,
Superintendent, in charge; the
morning worship service and SER
mon will be at IL o'clock. The
guest-minister next Sunday will
be the Rev. Harry H. Conner who
has been supplying the pulpit of
Asbury Church for several Sun
days during July and August. The
public is invited to the services.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
Named on Board of Directors

Norman d. Short, Smyrna, and
Martin Moffitt, Clayton, were nam
ed to the board of directors when
patrons of Southern States Smyr-
na-Clayton Service held their an
nual meeting recently. The board
also includes Jacob F. Crossley of
Clayton, Ernest v. Blendt, Elmer
Pratt, w. Frank Hazel, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
Many Apply For CCC Enrolment

Enrollees in the Civilian Conser-
vation Corps are now applying at
the rate of five per day, which is
triple the rate of the last two
months, Wentworth H. Deverell,
selection supervisor, announced.
Mr.. Deverell said the application
increase might be due to the num-
Der of recent school graduates who
have been unable to find employ
ment. The boys, aged 17-1S, will
not be eligible for enrolment until
October.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
Named on Southern States Board

E. S. Knight, Wyoming, and John
Tarburtton, Dover. were named to
the board of directors of Southern
States Dover Service when patrons
of the organization held their an
nual meeting recently. Other menu
bers of the board are j. Frank
Rice, FELTON,; L. D. Caulk, Wood
side; A. Bailey Thomas, Wyoming.
and Howard c. Deakyne, Smyrna,
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
SHOW
FARM PRICES
Ratio of Farmers Costs and
Receipts Still Out of Bal
ance; Exchange Compared
AVERAGE MARKET PRICE

According to the latest index of
the Department of Agriculture,
prices received by the farmers at
local markets throughout the coun-
try as of July Is averaged 95 per
cent of the 1910-1914 base. Prices
paid by farmers, including interest
and taxes, stood at 127. The ratio
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
Bell Store Property, Smyrna, Sold

The store of Davis II. Bell, To-
Gated on the corner of Commerce
and Delaware Streets, has been
sold to Thomas Roadway, who oper-
ates the Smyrna Cleaners. Mr..
Roadway will conduct his business
at this place in the near future.
Sale was made through the agency
of G. Harvey Wright.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
JERMAN CHAPEL SERVICES
Rev. Raymond Taylor, Pastor, An
nounces Services for the Week

Rev. Raymond Taylor, pastor of
Jerman Chapel, announces the SER
vices for the week as follows: We'd
nesday night, prayer meeting. 7.30.
Sunday School on Sunday at zoo
o'clock followed by preaching SER
vices at o'clock. $50, Street
meeting at the corner of Town
Hall; 7.30. song and praise service
followed by preaching.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
LODGE COUNSELOR HONORED
Chair Presented as Parting Gift to
Mrs. Harry Pierce; New Members

Mrs. Harry Pierce; New members
The Daughters of America gave
a farewell dinner in honor of Mrs.
Harry Pierce, counselor of the
lodge, who is leaving Smyrna to
make her home in Trenton, N. J..
A testimonial was given by Elmer
P. Corrie, who presented her with
a boudoir chair on behalf of the
Council. Following the dinner the
group retired to the lodge room for
a meeting. Three candidates were
initiated into the order. Visitors
were present from Canterbury and
Golden Rule Council Of Townsend.
After the meeting, refreshments
were served by the social chairman
and her committee.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
~ BOY TAKES BRIDE

IA ss,ol ss,'asilns Carton, Middle
v Hars 1' Bride S Of H. G. Cole
|sgat,r s'y : J, Catherine Carton o,'
"a : . Nh. and Mrs. WilIian WTlton'
|sss' 3 a. townsend, and /, Mr mill,am NAM
Rs cSIs ~, !, son Of Mr.. and 1.as- NJ
h ssta.sttosfi ssls Of Clayton, were e,,a MRS MRS.
,pla'say August Ie'e lo' ii mar q,
aaasbaa,,. :, Church. The Rev ~ o. D
|sss s5sy = Z tofaeiated. TIL Thew Hev, W.. 2,
.ssssasrlIssr' 'l,1e's ans s.. sister, Mrs.
tatoSs mother sister. M Mjss nesser- M.sr
{. Att, aad Miss joan 'I I,a,ya myr-
%na ,,,,s. : trip, Mr.. and Iss,o- Mrs
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
@rMEN NAME
PRIZES
:. of Cash Prizes
q awarded After con
Fslsr Parade Sept Il

sdsn Parade Sept -
b 10 BE DECORATED
y .rsntieth annual conven-
u Delaware Volunteer
-, ASSOCIATION announced
y -sst two prizes will be
I. ~ best decoration IN
|" j smyrna on Septem-
~ y. nd 18th. $40 will be
: 4 the best decorated
! susinsss, and $40 for the
,'.,rstsd residence. The com
.,nolpced that Skipps Dec
Service, of Philadelphia
!, contracted to decorate
.,.s+, =. and will be available
I II private contracts. J.
4, lanes, ]. Fletcher Truax,
arastt, William Doughten
1 rank McCawley comprise
/ arrangement committee. The
/ ,usds prizes to be awarded
s.n announced as follows;
|aoa Prizes to Be Awarded
|uvl cash prize to the com
\ nasng the best appearance
Is or more uniformed mem
4 h line; $1,000 cash prize to
I mpsuy making the second
! psuance with % or more
kmsd members in line; $50
. ru to company having the
Is lumber of uniformed MEM
I b line, donated by Whining
| rs Company; SIS cash prize
lonDsny having the second
IuSt number of uniformed
rsfs in line, donated by the
hagun Fire Department; S25
! n1s to Company having the
( and IN line, playing while
~ the reviewing stand; SIS
1 rne to Company having sec
,st band in line, playing
d passing the reviewing stand;
ay A. Schagrin" prize to the
ury making the best appear
b With 10 to "a uniformed
nisr in line; $40 cash prize to
naly making the second best
xlance with 10 to "a uniform
Rnhss in line; SIS cash prize
b LADIES' Auxiliary making
kit appearance; $40 cash
the Ladies Auxiliary MAX |
suld best appearance; SIS |
Prize to the Ladies Auxiliary |
rg the largest number of uni |
ad members in line, donated !
ai Wilmington Fire Depart /
4 SO cash prize to the Lad /
Auxiliary having the second
s number Of uniformed /
litis L line, donated by the
lllgion Fire Department. /
ffe Companies Out of State /.
'ash prize to the Company
ag The best appearance with /
! more uniformed members in
10 cash prize to the Com
n4nng second best appear
VIII . or more uniformed
asa n line; $40 cash prize
'IAPday having the largest .
5, Z. u uniformed members in
70 cash prize to Company
: 'est band in line, playing
p1sng the reviewing stand;
~ pnze to Company hav-
second best band in line,
! while passing the review
.1a,, $40 cash prize to Com
y Tlns the greatest distance
~ !" y more uniformed men in
:. va, .asn prize to Ladies' Aux |
,,a taang the best appear
- cash prize to Ladies'
y NV. WIN the largest number /
~, : members in line. |.
ga 'all Prizes to Be Awarded |,
ra- ~ prlae to best Drum and
S.sE Ss'ps playing while passing
\ stand; SIS cash
! r. second best Drum and
v.sIs. s,'ps playing while passing
,l,ss nS'1r ,s stand; s25 cash prize
Bs,d laVlng { the best High
; 4. 4 hne playing while
y. j reviewing stand; SO
u, ri % = the best decorated I.
s,o,., v, ~ cash prize to tbe
'(,,a,ea canssb business place; SO
ismssp spany having the heav-
n line, donated by
ii viss9 ston Fire Depart
t vsigsa %,sang to enter should /
,prs s'Isat e check to Commit
II s.,s.p 4 parade; $40 to the
line. e oidest Fire
ION BOY r,n
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
Wilson Emert, Sr., Dies in Hospital


Wilson Emert, Sr., age 68, died
in the Kent General Hospital on
Saturday, August 18th. He suf-
fered a cerebral hemorrhage a few
days before and was moved to the
hospital. He was an active farm
er most of his life and lived al
ways in Delaware. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Conard
Emert and six children, Mrs. Wal
ter Brown and Mrs. Joseph Simp-
son, near Smyrna, and living at
home are Irving, Wilson, Jr..
George and Hilda. Seven grand
children also survive and three
brothers and three sisters, William
Emert, George Emert, Irving EN-
ert, Mrs. Carrie Reed, Mrs. Annie
Sewers and Mrs. Lizzie Palster.
all of Pennsylvania. Funeral ser
vices were held yesterday after
noon at 2 o'clock at FAIRIES Fun
eral Chapel with Rev. Hopkins of
Clayton officiating. Interment was
in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Continued on Page Ffve)
Smyrna times., 1940-08-22
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Harry Cole, Well Known Farmer
Near Smyrna, Passed AWAY

Harry Cole passed away early
Monday morning, August 10th, af-
ter an illness of many months. He
was the son of the late Samuel j.
and Mary Walker Cole and was
born on the farm adjoining the one
he occupied, on August 18th, 1870.
He married Miss Ida Beard of Phil
adelphia who survives him with
one son, Franklin D. Cole and one
grandson, F. Denny Cole. Also
surviving is one brother, Andrew
D. Cole of Smyrna and a sister,
Mrs. Sara d. Macomber of New
Lisbon, N. ]. Funeral services
will be held this afternoon at Far
les Funeral Chapel with Rev. F.
M. Barton officiating. Interment
in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Evening star., 1940-07-23
Tobacco Road
To End Record
Run AUGUST II
Sy the Associated Press.

Ry the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 23.-"Tobacco
Road" the play that left the critics
cold and then proceeded to shatter
every length-of-run record In Broad
way annals, Is closing next month.
When they ring down the curtain at
the Forrest Theater August II, Jack
Kirkland's dramatization Of Erskine
Caldwell's novel about po' white
trash will have completed 2,847
Broadway performances in six years
and nine months
The only other comparable record
was that set by "Abie's Irish Rose"
which had 500 fewer showings.
Other notable statistics:
Five Jeeter Testers have starred
In the play.
The Broadway run has crossed
about $2.500, 900: the road companies
S3,000O00.
Edwin Walter, who plays the
banker, is the only member Of the
cast never to have missed a per-
Torrance.
It was the night before the end
Of prohibition when the show opened
December 1, 1888.
Evening star., 1940-07-23

Robert and Doris Yegan, boy,
Stewart and Dorothy kneessi, boz.
Robert and Helen Nedliu, boy.
Charles and Ann Nerkle. girl.
Nartin and Mildred Poole, boy.
Bertram and Anna Scott, girl.
John and Mary Stewart, boy.
George and Pauline Townsend. boy.
Hugo and Margaret Vollber9. giYl.
Elmer and Hilda Warner. boy.
Leonard and Ruth Brickham, girl.
Jsmes and Helen Conover. girl.
George and Dorothy Dinkle. girl.
Paul and Dorothy Evsson. girl.
John and Helen Fink. boy.
George and Hilda Kohute, gifl.
Francis and Anselina Nimmerriehtsr, boz.
Arthur and Margaret Parker. boy.
Merton and 0enovieve Potter, giri.
Wilton and Lois ekelton, sirl.
0eorse and Franees Sutton. boy.
LonSo. and Esther Travis, boy.
Frank and Agnss Waldvogel. sirl.
Albert and Catherine Weber. boy.
Mark and Florence Peters, boy.
Samuel ard Della eheau. boy.
Harold and Margaret Carlton, boy.
Raymond and Rita Harrison. girl.
Joseph and Marsaret coekrelE boy.
Evening star., 1940-07-23
1914 suella s.. NV: sas Rev. John !.

1914 1uelid Il. NV; the Rev. John J.
James l.. Butter. SO, and Hazel Jackson.
31. both of lll6 Sth st. Sc; the Rev.
TED 'f Hodses, ss. ils 10Th st. Sc. and
Imosene Arnold. ~. 4s3S Davenport Ct
NV: the Rev. Charles 3. Austin
chauncey :. Peterson, "a. 422 11th st
NV. and Hattie 3: Wright 10. 71S 4th
st.. sw:; the Rev. 3. H. Whiting.
Charles n. Contee, %. 1892 st. NV
and Eola 9. D. Jackson. 26, 1911 n.
ave-: the Rev, c. T: Murray.
oeorge ,. foteat, 26. Fairmont Hgts., Nd.
and Evelyn r. Debotts. 81. 1896 swami
g.; the Rev. A. J: olds:
Robert =. Burns. ~. 1874 3. Capitol st.
and Mildred :. McMahan. ~. $500 10th
st.. ne; the Rev. K. @. Newell.
% ana Esther II % Stein. ea: isS%s % d.ilatin sHn -: :t
NV; thu. Rev; HUGO schi9.
Frederick .nS ;s saTdt nae 81 1927 ,sth p.,
pi. ne; the Rev. H. NJ. Hennig.
Samuel 2: Buro;. 27; 1888 y st.. nv: and
town. Pa: the Rev. william J. Sweeney
Evening star., 1940-07-23

Catherine Mccarthy. -. 1854 4 st. ne.
Alfred Cook. 20. oallinssr Hospital.
sarkis A. Ichilian. 80. 62l Quincy 1t. NV.
Charles A. Masruder. 90. 1852 Columbia
I'd. NV.
Martin s. really. 65. 2911 W st. So.
John =. Bowers, 81, s06 18th .t; nv.
Brainerd D. Wilson. 65, 1928 Corbin pi. ne.
Carrie Z. Danbruski. 81, 1426 Orren st. ne.
Kate steadman. go. Providence Hospital
Patrick J. Shanahau, So, 629 18th 1t: Sc.
Wilmer L. Tracy. SO. 1891 8. OAK. ave. ~.
Creighton =. Mc1se. IS. Potomac River.
Dorothy Parrish. 81. osrnsld Hospital
Infant sullivan, sibley Memorial Hospital.
Infant crumit. Sibley Memorial Hospital.
Infant Ditto, Columbia Hospital,
Infant E1lis (twins), oeorss Washington
George ". Davis. 70. Home for Ased and
Eugene +. Pillows, SO. oallinser Hospital.
Roscoe Grant, A. 1872 llth st. NV.
Edward Russell. 81. 0allinser Hospital.
Carroll Downs, 81. freedmen's Hospital.
Infant Paige, GallinEer Hospital.
infant WAShington, 4eA = st. s,W,
Evening star., 1940-07-23

Ruben Dsiassna. 70. 1909 o st. NV, and
Doris Pulliam. 20. Piscataway, Nd;
John ]. Dsn1ins. So. baltimore. and Hm,
Q. Nicholas. ~. Wkton, Nd: the Rev.
Francis Z. sullivan.
20. both Of Baltimore; the Rev. J. II.
ponaid Z. Bousste. 80. 1928 N. H. ave
ny" and 0rveiia II Husains, a. Hill
Angelo r. Monaco, &c. Gallinger Hospital
and virginia ]. Smith. 21, 119 c It.
Sc: the Rev. George L. Ginsras.
Albert Douslas, 81, 2O3O sth st. NV,
and Vera Henderson, ls, AIS N st. NV;
the Rev. Robert Anderson.
Edward w. Eilis, rs. 2l0 End st. Sc, and
Luella J. .Ginter. Fl, Dover. Kans.: the
Rev, ffeeley RChrer
Evening star., 1940-07-23
Marriage License
AppIicotions

David Cantor. 80. Nichmond. Va. and
Lillian Prussack. 20, Bronx; the Rev.
Solomon H, Metz.
Mary q. casWslL 20 clinton. Nd: the
Rev. Charles T. Roach.
Joseph Z, Carey, "a, tl51 N. Capitol It,.
8 st. NV; the Rev. N J. Riordan.
Chin Shung. 20. New York. and Margaret
Yuen. ~. 1889 7th ct. NV; the Rev.
Harold 4. Baker. 81. 4oos bth at. NV.
and Beulah Mae Bender, "a, $3.50 9th st.
NV; the Rev. Walter N, Michael.
dward e. oessnsr 20; $40 Setn St M:
the Rev Gerhard 3. Lenski.
John n. curran. 26, 1918 Otis st. me-.
and Julia 4. Nolan, 60; 525 11th 1t. SCI;
Charles A. Willmuth, 80. 1900 Kenilworth
ave. ne. and Kathryn Z. epengler. 80.
Evening star., 1940-07-23
Deaths Reported

Margaret T. Calvin. 40. 1887 Park I'd. NV
Edward Peck. so. Sihley Hospital.
Margaret Chew 70. Emergency Hospital.
Wilhelmina Niemeyer. "A. 7142 Alaska ave
Edward Needham. II, Walter Reed Hospi'
tai.
Jubal r. Booth, 5s. Doctors Hospital.
James Hopkins, IS. 1928 Mass. ave. NV.
Harvey Black, 43. 1850 Wis. ave. NV.
J. B. Williams. II. Freedmen's Hospital.
Agnes Carter, 81. Gallinger Hospital.
Louise Keyser. 43. Gallinger Hospital.
James McCray. 3s. Freedmen's Hospital
John Allen. 80, st. Elizabeths Hospital.
James snipes. %. Freedmen's Hospital.
Thomas Patterson. 26, aallinger Hospital
Robert M. Wills. g. 0allinger Hospital.
Lizzie P. Mclntire, co. b437 Conn. ave. ~
Doddridgs W. Pickett. 80. Emergency Hos
pital.
George p. Fle,sher, SO, 3365 Hunnymed<
pl. NV.
Thomas Z. Skinner, ~, Oallinger hospital
James ?. Cox, 7S, Home for AGED and
1nflrm.
Evening star., 1940-07-23

Exclusive Pyramid Scot Shorts. Fast color
In cotton broodeIoth. Stripes or solid coIors.
Side ties and eIostie books. Grpper Or but
ton 'front.' 80 to a.. Athletic Shirts, 36 to 46.
Evening star., 1940-07-23
Diamonds Attract BUYERS

Diamond dealers in Belgium de-
clare that many persons have pur-
chased the gems since the begin
ming Of the war in the belief that
their value might be more staple
than money and they could be
more easily transported from one
country to another.
Evening star., 1940-07-23
Births Reported

Robert and Anna Attick, girl.
John and Anna Cake. girl.
Conrad and Gladys Corpus, boy.
william and Mary Dodson, boy.
Evening star., 1940-07-23
HAPPY RELIEF
FROM PAINFUL
BACKACHE
Caused bv Tired Kidneys

V6USSQ Oy US0 1NS41a~yc
Many of those gnawing. nagging. painful
backaches people blame on colds or strains
are often caused by tired kidneys-and may
be relieved when treated in the right way.
The kidneys are natures chief way OF TAX
ing excess acids and poisonous wastes out
of the blood. They help most people elimi-
nate about pints day.
II the Is miles of kidney tubes and hlters
don't work well, poisonous waste matter
stays in the blood. These poisons may start
nagsing backaches. rheumatic pains. loss OF
pep and energy, getting up nights. swelling.
pulIiness under the eyes. headaches and dis-
IinesS.
Don't waltz Ask your druggist for Doan's
Pills, used successfully BY millions for over 90
years, They give happy relief and will help
the is miles Of kidney tubes hush out poison.
cns waite from the blood. Get Deans Ttllk
Evening star., 1940-07-23
ADvERTISEMENT.
Eyes Sore? Tired?

Here's prompt rslisfi Daths eyes With
LAvoptik. Burning. Inflammation, sore.
ness. tired. strained feeling. itching
from local irritataons all relieved. Also
coois. soothse. refreshes. No harmful
oruss. 2b years success. Get Lavoptik
sooay. (Cys cup includsd) Al drugglota
Evening star., 1940-07-23

John and Alice Horstkamp. siri.
Robert and Naomi Harrison, girl.
James and Agnes Neal. girl.
Sidney and Winifred Peoples. bog.
James and Mary Veney, girl,
George and Evelyn williams, siri.
Alexander and Dicey Harris, boy.
Aylngton and jamie Ke1rick. sirI.
0eorge and Elizabeth Moore, boy.
Oliver and julia Newman, boy.
Raymond and Marion Thomas, boy.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-01-18

It is time turn again to the little pamphlet
1.-THE Class in Personal Religionu and read from the
writ tings of Dean Sturges:
nj suppose that the most characteri site and ia
ci1e desire through which human life learned to
give ut terance to itself, is language We have
to rely upon words the most ready way in which
express what ourselves Yet anyone who has
tried to write in words the thoughts that
spring up in his heart and mind knows what poor i'm
p1ements they are to convey his meaning. Every
lover who has tried to in language the feel
ings of his inner being has to feel how poor
words are. As some one has well said. THE advances
of truth In the world and It'll conquest the souls
of men are not made essentially by of Words.
Think Of of the great in earthly
per1ence and you will find that there Silence
is the guerdon of lifes CHEST knowledge most
abiding assurance. We watch the path of the dawn
growing wider across eastward sea, listen to
'the music yearning like God in pain' and 10,
know something that could never have been told
and that tell. We know with a clear
compared to which the clearest speech is mere
jargon. We with vision tha words, Like
flock of birds, would only tn their wings.
Vt do not bel We that God could tell what He
is and how He loves in words. The Word did not be-
come words to be printed in book. THE Word be-
came flesh and dwelt among US, and beheld His
glory And yet, so many of US seek God in words,
in statements and definit We look to find God
summed up for in lucid sentence, made clear
and evident in creed carried beyond all dDubt
by terse bit Of logic. We expect our chill dren to
be told about God in lesson books.
"Tf1e Word of Cod is always life. God clothes
Himself not with language but wi tn human lives.
That is the fundamental meaning of the Gospel of
Jesus, and here is the simple lesson that Church
must learn again and again...
"Tired of words, tired of controversies, tired of
fine distinctions, tired of proofs and claims, 7
know that men's hearts are crying out, Where is
Thy God?' It asks, Where your sympathy your
compassion, your enlightened conscience? Where is
your enduring Kindness, where your gracious deeds
Of considerable your thoughtfulness, where is your
Likeness to the spirit of Jesus?i Only through these
can God, only through these God make Him
self known in life... The only adequate wi tess for
Kindness of those who believe in the Kindness of
Jesus Christi