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Smyrna times., 1940-10-10
SENATOR GRAY'S WARM
WORDS OF PRAISE FOR
SECRETARY TRACY

The Washington correspondent
of the New York Tribune writes
A graceful compliment was paid to
Secretary Tracy on Friday by SEN
ator Gray, of Delaware. Coming
as it did, from Democrat, it at
tracted good deal of attention.
The resolution appropriating ST.
100000 for the purpose of nickel
was under consideration. In view
of the fact that the resolution had
been introduced and had passed the
House inside of twenty-four hours,
and only two days after the conf
pletion of the tests at Annapolis,
which demonstrated the superior
ity of the French steel and nickel
plate, there was, naturally enough,
some hesitancy displayed on the
part of a few senators not ac-
quainted with the necessity which
existed for the prompt passage Of
the resolution. Mr.. Gray came eff
fectiVely to the front, and in the
course of his remarks said: 81 do
not think that there is any branch
of this government that is more
wisely and more honestly admins
tered than the Navy Department.
1 think, of all the eminent secre-
taries who have preceded the pres
ent incumbent of that Office, none
has better assured the people of
the United States of the honesty
and integrity and intelligence with
which the department is admins
tered than the present head of the
and for one am per-
fectly willing to trust him on these
grounds with this dis
erection in regard to this purchase
of nickel. It is not often that a
Democrat thus publicly draws at
tention to the efficiency of a Re
publican administration. Senator
Gray deserves great credit for his
THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
SOCIABLE
The Society of Christian En-
deayor of the M. E. Church held
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10

the first sociable of the season at
the residence of Miss Nora Cotton
on Friday evening, October 3rd.
The evening was one of rare enjoy
ment, for in addition to the social
intercourse and games which al
ways make such meetings pleas
ant, still more attractive figure
was introduced in the shape of a
literary program, which though
short, was good. Misses Hettie
Megear and Bertha Price each
sang solo and seemingly surpass-
ed themselves in that rare sweet
ness of voice which is familiar to
all of our town people. An essay
upon Sunlight" was read by Miss
Laura Bell. Notwithstanding the
title, the article proved to be no
light production, for there were
rich veins of gold running through
the solid rock, which the surface
was wreathed in garlands of wit
sparkling with dewdrops of origin
ality while upon the whole the sun
light of an unembarrassed and
graceful deliver smiled serereIy.
Miss Lizzie Cahon recited a touch
ing poem entitled Our Folks.
Miss Emma Weldon read a selec-
tion for the young men about
catching missing the train
that excited much laughter The
young men were inclined to be
lieve the truth of the story on the
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10

ground that it was written by
woman. We repudiate the insinua-
tion a base libel on our girls and
advise Smyrna maidens to look
elsewhere on the future or to fight
the battle Of life alone Virgil Cor
don added to the entertainment Of
all his skillful manipulation Of the
Piano Forte. At ten o'clock the
genial President with a charming
maiden led the way to the taste
fully decorated dining room where
he proved himself equal to the
occasion. We think if the disap-
pearance of sandwiches, pickles
and coffee at the end of the table
where the President and Vice Pres
ident stood, is any proof of
strength, the Society may justly
congratulate itself upon having
very strong presiding officers for
the ensuing six months Surely
these evenings of social inter
course are doing much to fasten
that spirit of brotherly love and
kindness which is so necessary to
religious growth among our young
people And while the members
Of the society are rendering their
thanks to the social committee
composed of Misses Nora Cotton,
Elva Stats, Mollie Weldon. Ida
Lord and Sallie Cosgriff for their
untiring efforts on the ocassion,
Continued on Page Sikh
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DEATH OF A BRIGHT
LAW STUDENT

Thomas R. Graham, son of John
w. Graham, of Kenton, died in the
Jefferson Hospital on Monday
from an injury he received from
being run over on Saturday by a
coupe driven by man named
Kloeckner, at Broad and South
Penn Square Philadelphia. He was
kicked in the back of the head by
the horses, and the wheels passed
over his left shoulder. He was sent
to the Jefferson hospital and re-
mained in an unconscious condition
until he died Monday. His pre-
ceptor, Alexander Simpson, No.
ZIG Walnut Street Immediately
telegraphed John w. Graham, his
father, and late that evening he
arrived at the hospital. The in
jured man was unable to recognize
his parent. Mr.. Graham has been
a student in the Law School of the
University of Pennsylvania He
was the author of the Australian
Ballot Law considered at the last
session of the legislature, and
made an admirable address of
ballot reform before the Young
Mems Democratic Club of Will
mington last winter The remains
will be inferred in the family
burying ground at Brynzion, Bap-
fist Church. near Kenton to-mor-
row morning, to meet at the house
at 1870 o'clock, services to be held
in the Church. His death will be
sincerely regretted by the resi-
dents of Kenton and vicinity, and
by those everywhere who came in
contact with him. He was in his
25th year-a star blotted out ere
it had arisen beyond the horizon.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10
ANNIVERSARY
OF LEWES UNIT
Lewes Coast Guard Women
Making Plans to Celebrate
18th Anniversary
ORGANIZED IN YEAR 1925

The Lewes Unit, League of
Coast Guard Women, is making
plans to celebrate the fifteenth an
niversary of the founding of the
Lewes branch on November 6. The
unit was organized in 1925 by a
small group of wives and sisters of
Lewes coast guardsmen and now
has grown to one of the largest or
ganizations in the district, with
the inclusion Of women of the u. S.
lighthouse service The two ser
vices We're consolidated two years
ago. Welfare work among coast
guard families is the main function
of the league. They keep in touch
with i'll and dependent families of
the coast guard and send them
CHEEKY messages and baskets of
provisions when needed. Mrs. An
drew Hoffer is the present chair
man of the welfare committee, and
she will be hostess at the birthday
party on November 6. The unit
met Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. George West and reelected of
ficers for the current year. Mrs.
Walter o. Bryan, wife of one of
the crew of the Lewes Coast Guard
Station, was elected chairman for
her second year. Other officers re
turned TO Office were: Vice-chair-
man, Mrs. William A Beauchamp;
secretary, Mrs. Rupert o. Hall,
assisted by Mrs. Claude Hastings,
and treasurer, Mrs. William Den
mis-. Mrs. Hoffer's welfare commit
tee comprises Mrs. Ellis King, Mrs.
Edward Massey, and Miss Helene
Quillen. Miss Quillen is one of the
Lighthouse group. Assisting host
esses at the meeting were Mrs.
William Dennis, Mrs. George Hols-
ton, Mrs. Joseph Greenspun, and
Mrs. David Hartman
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SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Continued from Page Two)

knee, the jar causing an explosion
and the discharge of the load, the
latter takin effect on Mr.. Garri-
son who was standing with his
back to him the length of a fence
rail distant. The shot took effect
in the body just above the hips,
and in the arm. The latter being
less protected by clothing received
greater injury, the shot that did
not strike the bone going mostly
clear through About fifty shot
struck this member several of
them lodging in the joint, and Mr.
Garrison will be lucky if he is not
left with a stiff arm. He did not
know until he saw the blood that
he was shot but fell Immediately
after from the shock the nerves
had received. Dr. Dwight of this
town and Dr. Conoway, of Leipsic
were procured as soon as possible
and after picking out the shot
from the body and arm dressed the
wound, and the patient has been
doing well since as could be ex-
pected
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10

Proving Ground tests show that
Pontiac's Eight is Just as economical
as Pontiac's great money-saving Six!
Come in today and let us show you
how you can step up TO Straight
Eight for only SIS more than a Six!
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10

A good mother is a boys great
est luck.
1t is easier to criticise a man
than it is to pray for him.
The devil may give you a good
time, but you'll pay for it in the
end
A man who lives for others can
make his influence felt around the
world.
Like a fathomless ocean of
calm water lies the unlimitable
grace of God
What kind of time will those
people have in heaven who can't
enjoy an hour in Church?
A man takes a great deal upon
himself when he criticises the
Scriptures.
All lice will ultimately vanish
as do echoes among the hills.
The greatest victor is the man
who can win victory over himself.
The Scriptures say that money
and truth are like precious orna-
ments to be worn upon ones per-
son.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10
To enter into the fullness of

To enter into the fullness of a
rich joyous life, that element OF
selfishness must be reduced to the
lowest possible minimum. The
reducing agency is a deliberate,
well planned, extensive, yet cheer
full giving.
Of all the difficult lessons of sue
cessful living which Jesus taught
us. the most difficult to learn is
that of real giving.
Yet it is only in giving that ones
hands become open and assume a
position by which they can also re-
ceive something else.
This is the instruction of the
Christ. Said He: Give and it
shall be given unto you; good mea-
sure, pressed down, and shaken to-
gether and running over, shall men
give into your bosom. For with
the same measure that ye mete
withal it shall be measured to you
again"
Why is this? Simply because
God can't place His blessings into
hands clinched tight Only when
they are opened in giving to others
are they in position to receive
from Him something new, some
thing larger, something more prec-
ious than that which has been be-
slowed upon others.
Open your hands of prayer and
give more time to interceding for
others. Open your hands of cheer
ing words and give encouragement
to those struggling against hard
ships Open your hands of mater
ial substance and give food, cloth
ing and money to those who are
suffering sudden misfortune.
Into such open hands, opened in
the ministry of dispensing good to
others, God will pour an over
abundance of His blessings.
There is a ministry Of open
hands" awaiting you.
Rev. Griffith has helped others to live
a more radiant life and he would be glad
to help you. Write him concerning your
difficulty, addressing your letter to Cecil
ton. Md.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10

The numbers indicate the month
and year up to which your sub
scription account is paid. We mail
bills once a year and often they are
put aside and neglected. Accounts
paid by the year are easier paid
than accumulated bills. The Smyr-
na Times will appreciate your
prompt remittance.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10

THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
SOCIABLE
The Society of Christian En-
deayor of the M. E. Church held
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10

~ can always tell a strong
hands. And also a
!, y a.all' figuratively speak
sulgy mans hands are al
2 but up tight.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10
DAV 'IS IS PARIAHS
iv.,,,. Ipri,pltrral ,'.o4 Workers
ccpANr FAMILIES

c+ories of exploitation
sOENA- .oisrn of migratory
acial os'la .Ss Il "The Grapes
b. gfsss5'cth "a other works Of fic-
ph .,osely al paralleled in are a re,
q eisrant riassln families prepared
t'h s.t fest'- entitled migratory
d nI.Esrs 1epIls Il Arizona" gave q
y ao,aT ..Sa,,ot Of thu activities OF
lal s....t s,t families in this stale
q 7 !, s"~eless p, workers we're at
~ Y !, AT Arizona by distorted aa-
~ -, ' onlv to find below suDsis!-
s+lls ss.. .-I1 r1nsanitary living condi,
! 'lsi'' y social barriers as rigid
2 .asTibls y as to be found any
. Seek Cheap Labor.
.,,,,.sb Arizona's most valuable
l,ssa l.,.io,l cannot be harvested
Z y t',lss, tssn." the report said
o. vi cotton pickers are regard
!. ~, n,riahs, and farmers feel
sIiren are degraded by con-
\ ',',j rbool with poor migrants.
\ report said as much as sSuu,-
~ been spent by Arizona pro-
- : h single year to attract
ssD labor supply to this state.
I'm, =, usually used were display
s',4,rg in newspapers, hand
!, : nj ,r5 publicity, all promising
: n. good living conditions in
l nrus and a healthy, salu-
IL cHmate." ="
qrh.ly," the Investigators re
u possible earnings appear to
q besn much lower than those
ri in The advertising. Under
-,ling wages their jobs ordina-
rcHde only a meager day-to-
,rssnce at best, and the work.
nve no reserves to tide them
! = lack tines"
sgsge earnings Of a cotton pick
,re found to be about Sc to So
Fes. and only in one instance
la, worker able to earn as much
,Isa week. Large families with
: Frkers or more averaged a
.E ncume Of sl8.3S for a weeks
rL
Willing to Work.
d report presented a scene Of
r ETng conditions in the camps,
zg.hing them as filthy, make
q nIection Of shelters, frequent
king even elementary sanitary
Kites"
Iiy migrants must appeal for
s-gi relief upon completion Of the
sTst The report said, because
.ansager earnings will not carry
= IS far as the next area where
IaTesi may be under way.
Tie migrants plan for further
'E9nant at the end Of the season
-Es bis bewilderment and hope
szs' IN a situation where few
zErugh money to go anywhere.
lis very fact Of this migration
"a Indication Of his will to under
li'dihips for the sake Of a Job.
anIgfani workman is not a relief
E-'aai BY choice, but by bitter
ssiiy.n
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sands who could never afford il
before. That's because Pontiac's
lowest-priced Straight Eight rs also
Ameriea's iowest-prieed Straight Eight
only S853!t
And the best news of all is that
Smyrna times., 1940-10-10

~ FOR 1o41 ONLY PONTIAC
" gives you this: be choice ofa
SIX or a Straight Eight engine in epery
model for only SIS difference in price!
Now for the first time Straight
Eight is within the reach of thou
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-09

present Greenbe1t tract, and more, according to .
CLARKE The original Tobin dwelling was used as
smokehouse after the larger house built, is
still standing in the back yard. The cemetery near
Springs, says Mr.. Clark, is the Tobin family
burial place, and not grave yard Revolutionary
War soldiers, as it is commonly called.
h. Clark is connected wi tn the National Youth
project which has its Headquarters at
another old house known the "Nashburn place" on
hanchvi1le Road.
Various pieces Of private property still remain
wdthin Greenbelt's corporate limits, indica-
ted by Lines of alternate long and short dashes.
There Is the Eddy tract the Girl Scout Camp
the property belonging to Richard schrom on Edmon-
ston Road, Mrs. Nelly Rrreys land beyond the water
Continued Page 81
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-09
THE GREENBELT AREA

of old house belonging to the hurley family. The
hill has a wide view the surrounding country,
and was an ideal location. At time the Govern
nent acquired the property, however, the house
in such poor condition it had to be taken down.
Another interesting old place Is the Tobin house,
Soutway, usually called the Simonds place, after
the Doctor sinonds who last Owned it. M. o. H.
Clark, the present occupant, who is very
ested in the early history of the says
the house built by the Tobin family descendants
of two brothers who fled from England just fore
the American Revolution wit price their heads.
After the war land grant made to the brothers
by the American Congress which took most of the
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-09
OUR TOWN:
By Anne Hull

By Anne Hull
It's time to get acquainted with trails and walks
around Greenbelt that Spring is here. Tuck this
guide in your pocket when you next go out for hike.
Tt shows all of Greenbe1ts 1000 odd acres, most
of its landmarks and is guaranteed help you keep
the lake in its place, if you know what
which begins between and Ridge Road, and II
the trail leading from the end of Woodland Way to
Hurley Hill. The high school trail is very attrac-
tive, going past one tip of the lake, and through
pine groves Yet many of the high school students
to prefer th,unhing rides along southuay. hr-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
TOWNSEND CLUB
 ENJOYS MUSICAL
 EVENING HERE

A meeting of the Townsend Club was held last night at the Elks gymnasium with over 100 persons in attendance.
 Following the regular business session musical program was given with the following participating: instrumental numbers by MT. and Mrs. H. L. Clark accompanied at the piano by Mrs. c. Jones of Petersburg: guitar selections and songs by L. Bryant, accordion num- bers played by young Tony Del santo; violin selections given by Stanley Tollefsen, accompanied by Miss Gene Rulaford; harmonica pieces by Bob Converse; a reading by G. E. Almquist and violin num- bers presented by Fred Arnold with
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
ARMY DAY I5 PROCLAIMED
 FOR ALASKA
Acting Governor Bartlett Calls for Observance
 on April 6


 A proclamation calling for the observance of Army Day on April 6 was signed today by E. L. Bart lett, Acting Governor of Alaska.
 The proclamation is as follows:
 Senate Concurrent Resolution 5. 18th Congress, 1st Session $50 Sta ute 1l08) provides:
 That. April of each year be recognized by the Senate and House of Representative of the United States of America as Army Day, and that the President of tn e United States be requested, as Commander in-Chief, to order mili tary units throughout the United States to assist civic bodies in ap- propriate celebration to such ex- tent she may deem advisable; to issue proclamation each year declaring April 6 as Army Day and in such proclamations to invite the Governors of the various States to issue Army Day proclamations: PROVIDED, That in the event April 6 falls on Sunday the fol- lowing Monday shall be recognized as Army Day.
 Pursuant to that resolution President Roosevelt has issued proclamation designating April 6, l940, as Army Day and has is- sued an order to military units throughout the United States, it's Territories and possessions to as sist civic bodies in the appropriate observance of that day and invit- ing the Governors of the various States to issue Army Day procla- nations.
 THEREFORE, I, E. L. BART LETT, Acting Governor of AL aska, do hereby declare April 6, l940, as Army Day.
 TN WITNESS WHEREOF, have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Territory of Alaska to be affixed
 DONE at the City of Juneau this 26th day of March in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty-fourth. tSeaD
 E. l.. BARTLETT.
 Acting Governor of Alaska. By the Governor: E. l.. BARTLETT,
 Secretary of Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
Mrs. Ernest Eh!er
 Entertaining Today

A luncneon for IT of her friends was given today by Mrs. Ernest Ehler in the Iris Room of the Baranof Hotel. During the alter noon the hostess sang several se- lections for her guests.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
TWO FILE FOR CITY
 ELECTION
Krause Again Seeks May. or Job-Fagerson Will
 Run for Council

Edmund J. Krause. unsuccessful candidate for Mayor year ago, filed again today for the municipal cleo ton of next Tuesday. Last year Krause ran last in the field of four candidates.
 Only other filing today up to press time was that of Floyd Fagerson for the City Council.
 Filing closes at 5 o'clock tonight
 Registration books will remain open until o'clock Saturday night for all new voters and to record changes of address in cases where a voter has moved to a new pre- cinct. Registration here is perma- nent. and anyone who has voted in a municipal election in the past is
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
CAA WILL MOVE
 RALST0N ISLAND
 MATERIALS SOON
Bids Called for Trucking from Juneau 10 Aux
 Bay, Eagle River

Transporting of Civil Aeronautics Authority freight and supplies from Juneau to Aux Bay and Eagle River enroute to the new beam station site on Ralston Island will com mence shortly.
 Bid invitations have been posted by V. E. Rowley, Construction Su- perintendent, now in Juneau, for the transportation of building ma terials, engine generators, radio equipment, tower steel and camp equipment to the two points on the highway.
 Bids are also invited for storage in Juneau of approximately 10000 cubic feet of CAA materials.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
MRS. FAULKNER
 RETURNING HERE

Mrs. H. L. Faulkner is returning to her home here on the steamer Baranof which sailed from Seattle this morning.
 Mrs. Faulkner has been Outside for most of the winter and attend ed the wedding of her daughter Jean in Palo Alto.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
". H. Jensen Is
 Feted with Party

The birthday of W. H. Jensen was occasion for a party last eve ming when Mrs. Jensen entertained at their residence in the Coliseum Apartments.
 Pinochle was played during the evening and refreshments were served at a late hour.
 Those invited were MT and Mrs Steve Vukovich, MT. and Mrs. E. M. Policy, MT. and Mrs. Allen Johnstone, MT. and Mrs John New man, MT. and Mrs. Bert Keiffer and Mrs. Ethel Anderson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27

Mrs. c. CoiIen as piano accom- panist. Ghosts of the Four Winds, a sketch, was given by Mrs. Kath- crime McKinnon, assisted by Mes danes J. Purenen, J. Nelson and Mae Kilroy.
 The quilt which had been made by women of the club, was award ed to Miss Hazel Fields, holder of ticket 276.
 After the program a luncheon was served to the many who crowd ed the hall.
 Townsend Club meetings are held every Tuesday evening at the Elks gymnasium and a cordial invitation to attend is extended Juneau public.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE
 TO PLACE D0LPHINS
 IN NEW BOAT HARB0R

The Lighthouse Service will place two dolphins in Juneau's new small
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
SERVICES FRIDAY
 FOR GEO. COLLINS

Last rites for George Collins Jr., who passed away Monday at the Government Hospital will be con- ducted Friday afternoon at 3 O. clock from the Chapel of t h e Charles w. Carter Mortuary.
 The service will be delivered by William Youngs, lay-worker at the Memorial Presbyterian Church. In terment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27

already registered. Absentee ballots will be available until Monday for those who will be out of the city on Tuesday The complete list of filings up to 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, was as follows.
 Mayor Harry I. Lucas tincumbent. Edmund J. Krause.
 Council
 (Three to be electedD Ralph Beistline tincumbenD. Harry Lea Gncumbent. J. Emil Krause. Floyd Fagerson.
 School Board Grover c. Vim tincumbent). R. R. Hermann.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27

boat harbor according to call for bids posted here by E. w. Laird, Act ing Superintendent of Lighthouses,
 Bids have also been invited for repair of dolphins in Wrangell Mar rows.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27

For today's news today read Tho Empire regularly
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27

Empire classifieds bring results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27

Today's news today in The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
AUX BAY SEEKS
 WAFER SYSTEM;
 MEETING IS HELD
Residents, Forest Service Officials Make Pre-
 Iimndry Plans

A score of Glacier Highway resi- dents from the Aux Bay vicinity met last night with representatives, of the U. s. Forest Service at the Chapel by the Lake to discuss a plan for installation of a new wa ter system to serve the district.
 Harold Brown and Milton Ward were appointed to see each resi- dent interested ill the improve ment and determine the amount of cooperation which will be afford ed the Forest Service.
 Forest Service men at the meet ing were District Ranger w. A. Chipperfield, Virgil T. Heath and Charles Forward.
 Today's news today in The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
EXHIBIT TO OPEN TOMORROW
 AFTERNOON HERE

The annual Amateur Photo EX- hibit will open tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock and those interested are invited to the parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church to view the work.
 The display will be open every afternoon between 2:30 and 5 O. clock and in the evenings between 7:30 and 1O30 o'clock from Thurs day through Saturday. Each night motion pictures of interest will also be shown.