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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
Girls Orig. 81 and I.95
Wash Dresses
nc

Just so in the group. And you
have your choice of printed or
solid colored cottons. Charming
styles. Sizes 8 to is.
9-S2 All-wo0l Plaid Sport
BIouses. Sizes 10 to 16-- 1.39
29-S2 and So All-wool Slip-on
Sweaters. Sizes to 16 81
12-S3.95 All-wooI Sport Jack
cts. Broken sizes for girls and
teSn-agerS --------- SA.4S
I9-S1.95 Felt Hats. Feather or
ribbon trims. Smart colors,
Sl.29
15-S2.95 Felt Hats. For girls
and teen-agers ---S1.69
(diris' Clothing, Second Floor,
The Hecht CO..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
FRIDAY BARGAINS
Sorry No Mail PhoeOr
Orig. 5.95 Imported
Crystal Mite
Table Lamps
s2.95

Sparkling crystal lamps that
will look beautiful on your mite
table. Just 10 at this SO re-
duction.
l $14.95 Hand Decorated
Metal Indirect Table Lamp.
Now eS 1899
1--S14.95 Imported Alabaster
Table Lamp. Now $3.50
1--S14.95 Modern Picture. Now,
S4.95
2-S22.95 Bronze Bridge Lamps.
With mica shades Sl2.95
1-s22.95 Brushed Silver Plated
Modern Floor Lamp. Now.
Sl2.95
S-S22.95 Conventional Rem
brandt Floor Lamps. Now,
S1295
1-S2495 Modern Floor Lamp.
Walnut colored base S15.95
4-Sl2.95 Imported Pottery Ia
Bile Lamps. Now IS
3-S9.95 Ivory Chippendale Mir
rors. Now -----.-- $685.
lamps, Fourth Floor,
The Hecht co..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
Chairs and
Occasional
Furniture

2-S250.O0 Glass Chairs, $685.
I-SI4995 Sofa in blue cotton
tapestry -------------- S99.95
5-S11995 Two pc. Kroehler
Bed Davenport Suites, in cotton
tapestry ------- 1895
1-S64.95 Modern Sofa in blue
velour (cotton-and-rayonD,
S44.95
3-S59.95 Wing Chairs in green
decentralization damask.
$685.
S-s49.95 Sofas, green cotton
crash -.--- -..- $685.
1-S49.95 Sofa in Dorchester
blue - .---- S29.95
o-s49.95 High back Chairs IN
mohair S34.95
1885 Love Seat-plum COL
Cred --..---- 1880
4-S39.95 Occasional Chairs in
VINE rayon-and-COttOn dam
ask Observation-Disclosures S2i.95
3-s34.95 Wing Chairs in gold
rayon- and-cotton damask.
$685.
6tS14.95 Boudoir Chairs
green chintz -.. $1,000
3-S14.95 Maple Arm Chairs in
green ------------- $685.
|2-s59.95 All-mahogany Gov.
Winthrop Desks $685.
1-S19.95 Miami Tan Mahogany
Cocktail Tables -- S12.95
5-S19.95 Walnut Veneer on
Hardwood Telephone Sets, S1495
bS17.95 Miami Tan Mahog-
Any End Tables S12.95
3-S12.95 Mahogany Veneer on
Gum wood End Table $500
h-S12.95 Mahogany Veneer on
|GumwoOd Occasional Table IS
|(Chalrs and Occasional Furniture,
Fourth Floor, The HeCht Coz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
300 OriefnnLLr Sc
VVV FHtIFF V|t
Tre.Jur
Perfumes
39c

Gift packages of eau de
colognes, bath salts and
soaps. Carnation and lilac
fragrances.
204 Orig. 81 Tre-Jur Bath
Powder and Soap Combina-
tiOns with large Puff; choice
of fragrances --- Soc
IS Orig. $3.50 Molyneux
"Connu" Eau de Cologne;
8-oz. bottles discontinued
bottle) - 81
"a Orig. Sc Molyneux
"Connu" Eau de Cologne; Is
OF. discontinued bottles,
s1.s5
Is Orig. s5.95 3-Pc. Dupont
Dresser Sets; comb, brush.
and mirror --- S3.95
- Orig. 81 Kerk New
Yorker" Soap Sets; shower
bath soap and 2 cakes hand
soap soc
tToiletr,es Main rIoorl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
Stationery

210 Boxes Orig. soc Sta
tionery; attractive colored
paper; "a sheets and en-
velopes ----2 9c Box
Stationery. The Hecht Co.,
Main Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
('fS ~ - ~
Oriental
Pattern Rugs
619-tt. size
SI4.95

Just II! All popular patterns
woven clear through to the back
and ends finished with fringe.
Red and rust.
1-S179.15 Remnant Broadloom
Carpet. 12Xl84 #. $780, $685.
2-SSf.5O Wilton Pattern Rugs.
exl2 #. size - 1926
1-S5495 Oriental Pattern Rug.
oxl2-ft. size 1885
5-s59,s5 Wilton Rugs. sxl2-ft.
eize ------.. 1896
12-S4495 Two Tone Broad
l-om Rugs. 9xl2-ft. SIZE 1896
h-S45 Broadloom Rug. 6.5xI2-
Ut. Damaged 995
4-s26.5O to $3.50 Broadloom
Rugs. 34X15. 410xl2. 3.7x12.
3 6xl2-ft. sizes. Sold as is 7.95
z-sI3.5O and $3.50. BroadIoom
Rugs, 32x9 and 33X9 #. sizes.
Sold as is 4.95
(Rugs, Sixth Floor, The Hecht Coz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
WOmen's and
Misses Better
Coats & Suits

2 Orig. s2s.ss Navy Blue
Fitted Coats, springweight;
sizes 10 and 49, ~ IS
1 Orig. s22.95 Herringbone
Tweed Refer; size u. Blue
medium weight IS
2 Orig. s22.95 Mixed Tweed
Plaid-Back Box Goats; wine
tone; sizes 40 and AZ S9.99
10 Orig. 1855 to s22.s5
2-Pc. Fall and Winter Suits:
camels' hair, covert and
tWeeds; sizes u TO 10, Sass
Orig. 1895 3-Pc. Con-
trasting Tweed Suit; green
check jacket and coat and
solid skirt: size - 1897
2 Orig. S35 3-Pc. Herring
bone Tweed Suits; fitted
outer coat, in blue, size "A;
in brown. size IS S22.8S
Better Coat Shop. Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
WOmen'S Gloves

Is prs. Orig. 81 Rayon Fab
ric Gloves; in gay colors;
broken assortment 29c
so prs. Orig. 79c Handmade
Chinese Wool Gloves IN
gay colors and white ACC
40 prs. Orig. $3.50 Sample
Capeskin Gloves; wool knit
lined; in black and brown.
S2.45
Gloves, Main Floor,
The Hecht CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
Orig. S2f HoweH
Persian Top
Porcelain Dinette
Tables
SI2.9j

Just $50 you'd better be here
early. These porcelain top tables
have slide leaves and divided
cutlery drawer. Sold as is.
1-S1495 Extension Table. Solid
oak. Sold as lS--------- S1.95
1-S19.95 Ref ector Table.
Maple finished gum. Sold as is.
$40
1-S29.95 Refractory 5-Pc. Di-
nette Suite. Maple finished gum.
Sold as is -..- -- S1699
Unfinished Furniture. Seventh
Floor, The HeCh. Coz
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IS Originally 5.99 to 1875
Misses
and WOmen'S
Dresses
s3.77

woods IN tal1ored and semi
tailored styles. Two-piece
styles, one-piece and jacket
types. Some famous brand
lines such as Kay Artley and
Lynn Gray included. Black
and colors.
Is Orig. So and s2.99 Cotton
Dresses; mostly small sizes,
SOC
40 Orig. So to $500 Covert
Cloth Dresses and Rayon
Prints: sizes IA TO 50 in lot,
81
40 Orig. 1899 to $3.50 Rayon
Crepes in pastels and dark
woods. Juniors and misses
sizes ----S 2.97
s Orig. S7.95 Evening and
Dinner Gowns in broken
sizes; many one or two of
kind --S3.77
IA Orig. Sl0.95 to S14.95
Sample Evening Gowns;
small sizes only. Rayon Taf-
fetas, rayon nets, and nov
city rayon fabrics. Sizes
10 TO Is only $685.
IS Orig. s1.19 to s1.69
Washable Housedresses; all
fast colors. Coat and upper
styles. Del Rays included.
II to A in lot tic
IS Orig. s7.95 to S1O.95 Wool
Rayon Jersey, Rayon Crepe
Dresses. Also Costume Suits
in small sizes only St.17
Thrift Dress Shop. Third Floor.
The Hecht CO..
n n-..TI.. IN r. 110s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
Interior Gloss
S2.l9 gal.

Just As gallons to sell at this
price. A washable finish for
walls or woodwork in white
or ivory. Goes on easily and
shows no brush marks
23-S169 Varnish Stain for
woodwork. furniture or floors.
S1.19 half gal.
31-S1.69 Porch and Deck En-
amel for cement, wood OF limo
leum floors S1.19 half gal.
12-Sl.49 House Paint. For in
side or outside use. 6 colors,
Sl.09 gal.
IS-S5.OO Monad Gloss Enamel
for walls and woodwork. ivory
and green, ss'SS gal.
paint Fifth Floor.
The Hecht CO..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
Girls Orig.
81 Princess Slips
58c

Soft rayon crepes available in
lacey or tailored styles. Sizes
2 to 6 for tots. 8 to Is for girls.
2-S7.95 Rayon Suede Cloth
Housecoats. Sizes II and IA.
S5.95
3-S1.25 White Wool Jersey
Pants. Sizes 8 and 10 5000 Sc
6-S1 Cotton Bath Robes. Sizes
10 and l2---------------- 58c
14-S1 Rayon Taffeta Half Pet
ticoats. Blue and green. Sizes
10, IS. 17---------- Sc
$3.50 "Snuggie" Pants. Sizes
o, III, II ----- Z5c
23-50c Nainsook Pants. Sizes
II and 14---
(Girls' FURNISHINGS. Second Foor)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21

Only IS in the group. Linens
and cotton broadcloths to
choose from in sizes l to 3.
57-S1.S9 and $2.ss Wash Suits.
Sizes l to 3------$1.55
1886 Wash Suits. Sizes l
to 3 $3.50
6-S3 and $3.50 Cotton Eton
Suits. Sizes 3, 4, 6, 7--$1.SS
I3-S1.25 Union Suits. 1919
wool, 800 cotton. Sizes 2 and 8
only 74e
$3.50 70 $3.50 Imported
Wool Plaid Pram Rugs. Fringed
ENDS ---S1.SS
Onfants' Wear, Second Floor.
The Hseht co..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21

Just 9 to sell at this $4.A re-
duction! Soft, supple leather
horsehide jackets that he'll
wear for all sports. Black only.
Broken sizes.
17-50c and 81 Leather Belts.
NUW &c
36-Sl Cotton Knit Polo Shirts.
Halt Upper style ---------47c
14-$4.S9 Wool Hooded Jack
ets. Now 33.4l
UoyC Furnishings. Second Floor,
The Hecht Coz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21

- to Z, of!
Famous
MakeUndieS
% Orig. 81 Rayon
Vests in petal pink,
&c
S Orig. s1.25 Rayon
Vests in size 46- sec
9 Orig. 81 Rayon
Slips; well made soc
l Orig. S1.5O Lastex
Girdles in small sizes;
mixtures of rayon,
cotton, lastex SOC
20 Orig. 50 Rayon
Coats; full cut and
well made w Soc
2 Orig. So Lastex Cir
dies with mixture of
cotton, rayon and silk,
99c
10 Orig. Sl.35 Warm
Knit Suits with mix
ture cotton, silk and
wool -----99c
IS Orig. So Rayon
Gowns; full, fitted
styles; no ironing nee
essary -N.39
10 Orig. S2.25 All-Silk
Panties; small sizes.
S1.69
l Orig. S. Singlette;
size 80 --2.50
Knit indies.
The Hecht Co.,
Main Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
Clearance Of SIL5
Fine Quality
WOmen'S
Silk
Stockings
58c pr.

In this group are in
Cluded 2. 3 thread
famous make silk
stockings. All sizes
but not in every style;
a few nOn-runs; also
some with lasteX tops.
Come early Just
a limited quantity
400 Orig. Sis and
SIPS Silk Stockings;
3-threads some
with mesh toes; also
4-thread stretch tops,
CSC
280-35c Isle Socks;
some 6 3 ribbed; pas
tells, white and darker
colors - l8c
tHoslery. The Hecht Co,
Main Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
WOmen'S Shoes

800 prs. Orig. S. Fashion
Mode Shoes including
entire stock of new fall
suedes. Black. brown and
wine; step-ins. sandals; high
and low heels. All sizes in
group: 3l2 to 3 $685.
IL prs. S. Fashion Mode
Side Lace Saddle Oxfords in
brown and white: walled
lasted toe: rubber soles;
"A to 7----S2.45
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21

Only 100 pairs in ALL Patent
straps, brown alligator calf
pumps and elk side lace OK
fords. Broken sizes 4 to 8.
40 prs. S2.95 Girls Oxfords and
Patent Tap Ties. Broken sizes.
81
50 prs. $1.S9 House Slippers. q
strap boots and boys elk opera
style slippers. Broken sizes 7
to large 6---97c
Socks. Broken sizes and COL
tOhildYen's Shoes, Second Floor,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
WOmen'S
Uniforms
SLID

50 orig. 81 discontinued
styles in fine white poplin;
for maids. nurses and beau
ticians. Sizes IA to AZ in
the group.
Uniforms, The Hecht Co.,
Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21

$50 pcs. Originally SIC and 81
Costume
JeWelry
39c
Assorted styles, necklaces,
bracelets, clips In novelty
designs.
8 Orig. S3.s5 s-day Kitchen
Clocks ~ 81
S Orig. s4-s5 Electric Mantel
Clocks SO
4 Orig. s1s.75 to s33.75 Wal
than and Latham Wrist
Watches SIS
fTeusiry Thu usrb- RI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21

2-pc. Shetland and Corduroy
Suits; in single breasted, dou-
Bile breasted and cardigan
styles. Bright red. rose, pur-
pie and green. Broken sizes
9 to II.
% Orig. S10.95 and s12.s5 Jr.
Miss 2-pc. Shetland Suits in
black. Also plaids; sizes 9
to is $3.50
80 Orig. $3.50 Jr. Miss Dresses
in wool crepe and rayon
crepe. Jumper sports and
dressy styles -S $3.50
IS Orig. S12.95 to $685. Jr.
Miss Dresses; 2-pc. and l.
pc. styles, jacket styles, jer-
kins. Dressy rayon crepes
and woods. Many one-of-a-
kind " 1888
50 Orig. 1855 to s2z.s5 one
and-two-of-a-kind Jr. Miss
Better Dresses: soft jerseys,
rayon crepes and velveteens,
S12.ss
young Washingtonian Shop.
The Hecht Co., Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-21
20 Originally I.99
Cotton
Households
CSC

Wrap-around styles with full
skirt: in blue and rose; laun-
der beautifully.
l Orig. SIS Rayon Satin
Housecoat; in pink; size 20.
Wrap-around style 1898
s Orig. 1859 Quilted Rayon
Crepe and Tafeta Robes.
S10.e9
House Coats. Third Floor)
Smyrna times., 1940-02-15
LAY PLANS FOR
COOPERATIVE
Final Arrangements Made for
Local Store at Smyrna
Clayton Meeting
AMATEURS ENTERTAIN

Final plans for the organization
of local cooperative, that opened
in Smyrna February /, were made
by farmers Of the Smyrna-Clayton
section at an open farmers meet
ing held in the Smyrna High School
Friday evening, according to Edgar
t. Heinold, who presided. Directors
were elected as follows: Norman d.
Short. Smyrna, and Martin Mofitt,
Clayton, for three-year terms; Ern-
est v. Blendt, Smyrna, and Jacob
F. Crossley, Clayton, for two-year
terms; Elmer Pratt and w. Frank
Hazel, Smyrna, for one year each.
The board selected Mr. Blendt
chairman. Howard Deakyne talk
ed on Advantages of Cooperation,
and Arthur Mofitt explained THE
Value Of the Cooperative to Farm
ers." Gus Wisk, manager of the
new cooperative, explained Coop
erative Services" Details of CO.
operative program were discussed
by F. D. Puncke, Richmond, rep
resentative of Southern States Co
operative. Paul E. Mullinix, Elk
ton. Md, another representative of
Southern States Cooperative, show
ed the movie, Southern States
News Reel" in technicolor Shan
non and Lynch won first place in
the Amateur Hour contest, with a
program of singing, playing, and
tap dancing; Misses Christine Dia-
cumakos and Louise Porter placed
second, with a duet, and Mr. Helm
old came third with a reading.
Chairmen of committees who plan
ned the meeting were Mr.. Heinold.
Ernest Mattiford, Henry Ennis,
Donald Ennis, Elmer Pratt, and
Charles Pryor.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-15
ASBURY SENDS
SEVEN YOUTHS
Annual Youth Conference
Opens Friday in Salisbury
Represents All Peninsula
OVER 300 EXPECTED

Seven young people representing
the Asbury Methodist Church of
Smyrna will attend the annual
Youth Conference in Salisbury Md,
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of
this week Those attending are:
Mary Louise Porter, Carlene Jones,
Christine Diacumacus, Elizabeth
Russell, George Thawley, Reynolds
Jones and Stimson Carrow. Three
hundred young Methodists, repre-
senting all churches of the new
Peninsula Conference are expected
to attend. Registration will begin
in Asbury Church at 2 o'clock and
a supper meeting will be held in
Jackson Memorial Hall at 6 o'clock.
The evening session will be held in
Asbury Church. A general session
and discussion groups will convene
in Asbury Church for morning, af-
ternoon, and evening meetings and
the Saturday luncheon and evening
banquet will be held in Fellowship
Hall Of that church. DR.. H. r.
Deal will be the speaker at the ban
quet. Each delegate will choose
his own course of study, among
which are music, drama and church
leadership. Many social get-togeth-
ers are planned for young people.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-15
C.E.S. TO DIRECT
MISSION PLAY
Famous "Ba Thane" to Be
Given in March; To Pre-
sent Movie Protector
NEW OFFICERS PRESIDE

The Christian Endeavor Society
of the First Presbyterian Church
Of Smyrna met in q regular month
ly business session, Thursday even
ing, February 8th, at the home Of
Mr.. Clarence Garis. The meeting
was in charge of the newly-elected
officers who were presiding for
their first meeting of the new term.
Reports We're presented by the var
ious departments. The missionary
department announced the society
will present the famous mission
play, "Ba Thane" in early March.
AS a project for the coming year
the society has voted to sponsor the
purchase of an s MN. movie pro-
jector to be presented to the
church. The help of the various
organizations in the church toward
the realization of this project is
earnestly solicited Tomorrow Fri
day evening, the society is going to
hold a Valentine party at the
Manse. Respect will be paid to
Lincoln and Washington during the
program.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-15
SMYRNA SCORES TWO WINS
Defeats MiddletoWn and Caesar
Rodney Cagers by Good Scores


On both Friday and Tuesday ev-
enings the Smyrna Tigers again
overpowered their opponents. On
Friday, the basketeers grabbed the
lead over Middletown in the open
ing minutes of the first quarter and
kept that advantage throughout
the entire game to make the clos
ing score 1929. Smith was high
scorer with 20 points and Hutchin-
son second with IL. In the prelim,
the Smyrna Jay Wees topped the
Middletown Jay Yes with the score
of 17-15. On Tuesday evening the
Caesar Rodney cagers invaded and
suffered defeat at the hands of the
Tigers with score of 4-19. Smith
grabbed the lead and in six minutes
of playing time scored six points.
In this game Robert Lower, who
was recently graduated to the var
sity team, made his first 2 points.
CarroW, with 10 points and Jacobs
with s points were high scorers for
the Smyrna team. The Smyrna Jay
Wees were also victorious with the
very safe score of 1913. Moore
made the most spectacular shot of
the evening for the Jay Wees by
scoring point from goal shot
from the center of the floor.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-15
sCOUTs ENTERTAIN GRANGE
Troop Gives Demonstration of First
Aid and Life Saving

The Smyrna Grange, after a
short business meeting last Thurs
day evening, turned the program
over to Assistant Scoutmaster,
Earl Ford. The Scoutmaster, Ell
lery Ward, and members of the
Scout Troop gave various demon
strations Of first aid and life saw
ing. Under the leadership Of Sen
ior Patrol leader, Fred Harris, the
Scouts gave the Scout oath and law
of the organization and explanation
Of each. Scouts, Robert Jacobs
and John Mood, sang a duet after
which games were played. A spec
ial program is being planned by the
Grange member for their annual
anniversary dinner, to be held Feb
ruary %. No meeting is scheduled
for tonite (Thursday)as the Grange
has planned to serve the members
of the I. o. o. F.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-15
HOBBY NEEDED
FOR CHILDREN
Mental Hygiene Leader in Del
aware Stresses Need of Hob
bies for Normal Childhood
IMPORTANT TO HEALTH

A good hobby may be one of the
means of removing the Ounce cap
in school, reducing juvenile delin-
quency, and promoting more nor
NAL childhood This point was
stressed by Col. H. Edmund Bulls,
director of the newly organized
Delaware State Mental Hygiene
Society. which is preparing to in
augurate a new demonstration pro-
gram in Delaware. Working only
among normal children. the society
will attempt to show the nation,
leading psychiatrists, and educators
how a model plan can be evolved to
help insure a more healthy mental
viewpoint on life. Hobbies and
avocations were seen today by Col
onel Bulls as among the chief con-
tributors to health adjustments.
"a child who has diversity of alb
sorbing interests is as a rule a
good prospect from the angle of
mental health And each hobby
leads to the acquisition of new
skills, to the quickening of the
mind and to the broadening of the
child's world" Colonel Bulls ex-
planned. The program under the
direction of Colonel Bulls who has
established headquarters in the Red
Cross headquarters, 911 Delaware
Avenue, Wilmington, will be start
ed in the fall. Colonel Bulls who
for years was executive officer Of
the National Committee for Mental
Hygiene, has worked for almost
three decads for the control and
prevention of mental diseases. His
background includes education at
Corneyy, service as an artillery Of
ficer in the A. E. F. explorations
in Borneo and editorship in the
Philippines. Turning attention to-
day to the need of hobbies for chill
dren, Colonel Bulls explained: 1T
is interesting to note that Juvenile
delinquents and children demon
strating other types of mal-adjust-
ment have a paucity Of compelling
interests. And this circumstance,
among others. furnishes a reason
for their behavior and emotional
difficulties. Through a lack Of
wholesome outlets for their energy,
they readily become candidates for
a social or neurotic behavior. And
effective treatment can frequently
be instituted by intriguing such
children into vocational pursuits.
One of the chief values of hobbies
lies in the fact that they furnish
natural opportunities for creative
self-expression. The desire for ere
alton is very great among chill
dren, and this priceless character
istic that should be preserved
throughout life may well become
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1940-02-15
STORES
ROTARY TOPIC
Henry T. Price Addresses
Members on Operating and
Merchandising of Stores
EARLY HISTORY TOLD

Last Thursday night at the
meeting of Smyrna Rotary Club
Mr.. Henry T. Price spoke on the
operating and merchandising sys-
TEN of a chain store. Mr.. Price
gave the history of chain stores
from their early origin. The Wool
worth beginning from table to
the vast enterprise it represents
today. Sears, Roebuck & Com
pany began in 1886 from a very
modest beginning. From a mail
order business to the largest retail
organization in the United States.
The chain store versus the inde-
pendent business, the status of the
two shows the independent dealer
doing rs per cent Of the business
Mr.. Price explained how the chain
store dollar is spent, practically 80
per cent of all monies received in
trade is reinvested in the various
channels of local business. Lower
prices by chain stores and the rea-
sons for them We're quoted. Guam
tity purchases, special made mer-
representing first class
articles and fair dealing with the
public We're quoted the major sue
cess Of any chain store. Employ
ees are trained to understand their
and the proper treat
ment Of those who are purchasers.
r. w. Slaughter responded and the
club rendered Mr.. Price rising
vote of thanks. Charles w. Hall,
president of the club. presided.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-15
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
TO SETDATEFOR SMYRNA DAY"

Jacobs, and Rev. Thackaberry; the
Civic Committee: Harry Jones.
chairman, Louis Caras, Davis H.
Bell, and William Kenworthy; the
Emblem Committee; Mrs. Florence
Bloom, chairman, Miss Beulah
Ford, Mrs. Helen Potter and Mrs.
Louise H. Burslem. Mr.. Harvey
Wright, chairman of the Commit
tee on New Industries, was empow-
cred to advertise in New York or
Philadelphia papers for prospective
industries in Smyrna. The advis-
ability of securing a charter was
discussed and committee appoint
ed to obtain information on incor-
porating to be presented at the
next meeting, which will be Tues
day, February 81.
Smyrna times., 1940-02-15
CENSUS TAKER
TO PROBE HOME
They Will Want to Know How,
When, Why Your House
Was Built
QUESTIONS PRETTY STIFF

Noses aren't going to be the only
thing counted when the main de-
cennial census gets under way in
April. By the time Delaware's 240
census takers finish their task, un-
der the direction of F. Allyn Cooch,
they'll know all about the kind of
place we live in as well. This year,
for the first time in census history,
tabulators will assay Americas
100000 dwelling units. Dwell
ing units" is the official termin-
ology of social workers. housing re-
formers and others who seek a
phrase broad enough to cover
everything from cave to the
house that a heap of livin' has
made into a home But they aren't
the only people who'll benefit from
an exact knowledge of just what
kind of place Americans go to af-
ter everything else has closed. City
engineers, for instance, will have
available for the first time, data on
which they can base street and
sewer extensions, construction of
new schools and provision of police
and fire protection. Producers of
various types of home equipment
will have definite figures giving
them their potential market. Real
tors and home finance institutions
will be able to determine the sound
ness of their own investments by
referring to the mortgage tables.
Here are a few of the things the
census taker will want to know:
First of all, are you living in q
detached or one-family
attached? Do you dwell in a two
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