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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21

by counties for forest fire preven-
ton work, assistant state forester
W. c. Mccormick said today.
Various counties cooperating
with the state in fire control have
set aside $50, 800 for the work this
fiscal year, bit the state will be
able to use only $40, TIC of the total,
he said, because we do not have
enough sta funds with which to
match more than that amount"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21
FOOD DEALERS

RALEIGH-Governor Hoey a n d
GoVernor-Norninate Broughton will
speak at the 18th annual conven-
ton OF the North Carolina Food
Dealers Association here August
4-6.
Broughton will speak during a
morning session August S, and both
Hoey ard Broughton will speak at
a banquet that night. Hoey will be
introduced by R. L. Harris of Rox-
boro, democratic nominee for lieu
tenant governor, and Eroughton
v be introduced by D. L. Ward
OF w Bern, speaker of the 1899
house of Representatives.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21
CONTROL
plan IS APPROVED
t;oued From Page One)

(C0lllhuN
flue-cured growers
"e's overwhelmingly in favor OF
E0'su .,1tre the 1910 crop. The vote
e'' 's5. state was 15'''54 for control
n 'ns and 1914 for no control.
in an question Of three-year control
Mt presented last year.
Fas NO. ,o4o crop in North Carolina is
The l'tV at 45s,54O,Ooo pounds. If
estimated level ~ Of Is cents is main,
price Tar Heel farmers will get
s a1ns to I lsl for their tobacco
this year. Carolina produces more
No asred tobacco than any other
fl%ue-cutTrsu o weed is this states prin-
fipar cash crop.
,,r,vs Ca, July 2o.-R-
Alil If cigarette type tobacco
Grover. If the rate of about four to
f'o'su six.state referendum today
|one !" .ricr their production for the
10 +'+ three years to a government
..ob1isbed maximum.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21
ADVERTISEMENT
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With Stomach Ulcer Pains?

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ed on a lion. 1t isn't likely that he
could have done so if he suffered after
eating pains. Those who are distressed
with stomach or ulcer pains, indiges-
ton. gas pains, heartburn. burning SEN
SatiOn, bloat and other conditions
caused by excess acid should try a 25e
box Of Udga Tablets. They must help
or money refunded. At Saunders and
drug stores everywhere.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21
KILLING DENIED

NEW YORK, July 90 R-The
German wireless, in a broadcast
heard here tonight by the National
Broadcasting company, denied that
10000 civilians were killed in Rotter-
dam during the German invasion of
the Netherlands, declaring that ac-
tually only 1863 civilians had been
killed during the whole month of
Nav"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21
WAGES N HOURS

RALEIGh-A. L. Fletcher, re-
gicn- director Of the federal wage
an. hour division, announced today
that 433 employees in the lumber in.
dustry in eastern North Carolina
hae been peic back wages of 81.
234.O5 ST. re June 10, when an ''in.
torma.icn ard inspection" cam.
paign was launched.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21
M Protection Needed

Polar bears and penguins are
fnnd at opposite ends of tn e
earth, so penguins need no protec-
|tim from the bears, nor need they
hide their eggs from them. Polar
hears are of the north polar re-
ejons:; penguins of the south polar
areas. >
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21
Carolina News
Shorts
by the Associaed Press)

RALE1Gh-Mrs. May E. Camp
bell, director of the WPA profess
slonal and service division, an
nounced today the appointment of
Miss Mary Faison Richardson of
Balck Mountain as state super
visor OF the WPA-nursery school
project, with headquarters in Ra-
leigh.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Coach
Harry Mehre will fly his Missis.
sippi football team to Boston for e
game with Holy Cross Nov. 9.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21
FIRE PREVENTION

RALE1GH-The state department
OF conservation and development
does not We sufficient funds to
match all of the money earmarked
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-21

Nine out of every 10 traffic
deaths have been laid to speed too
great for existing conditions.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24
England Is Urged 10
Continue Evacuation
OF Riddles 10 Canada

LONDON, Sept. 24-Despite the
shock which the people of England
felt as the result of the torpedo
ing without warning of the ship
carrying refugee children to Can
ada, the newspapers of London and
ether leading cities of England are
unanimous in declaring that the
disaster must not be permitted to
end the evacuation of children.
The Times says: Shocking as
this disaster is it must not stop
the sending Of other children to
safety across the sea-"
The Chronicle declared: I'm
viewing of this latest terrible ex-
ample Of German cruelty, which is
characteristic of the leaders of the
German state, we must not over
look the fact that already 1000 of
our defenseleSs children are safe
across the sea- We must not let
this disaster interrupt the plans
to evacuate the rest of our chill
dregh.tq, safety"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24
ARMSTRONG
KNOCKS OUT
Phil FURR
End Comes in Fourth Of
Scheduled IS Rounder-
Champion S Easy Time

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-Henry
Armstrong. welterweight champion,
kayoed Phil FUR of Washington
last night in the fourth round of
scheduled l5-round title fight.
Fur never had a chance.
Armstrong dropped the challen-
ger in the third round for the
count of one, again in the fourth
for the count Of nine before the
third and final trip to the floor.
The champion was not even
breathing hard when the fight was
over and made minute and a
half talk to the crowd of 10000
sport fans.
Armstrong weighed 146 pounds
and FUR weighed lat pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24
MAGAZINE SUED
FOR LARGE sum

Los ANGELES, Cal, Sept. "a
Former Mayor Shaw of Los Ange-
les filed a $750,000 libel suit against
Liberty Magazine today, as result
Of series of articles entitled THE
Lid Off in Los Angeles" published
by the magazine several months ago.
Mayor Shaw was recalled by Los
Angeles voters two years ago He
charged in his suit that the Liberty
articles falsely implied that he was
responsible for Los Angeles political
corruption and lax law enforce
ment.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24

and also launched reprisals."
BY "reprisals' it is apparently
reference to bombing of Gibraltar
and the warships are those not sur
rendering to Britain.
Operations Progressing
Early reports from London indi-
Gated that the warships sent to
Oakar have withdrawn but Reu-
tiers dispatch stated that Operations
at Dakar are now in progress"
Dispatches received at the Vichy
headquarters of Premier Petain's
government reported the air raid on
Gibraltar and also told of the defeat
of British landing parties to storm
Dakar.
Land Attack
The land attack at Dakar started
at l O'Clock this morning during n
thick mist and was followed by a
violent naval barrage during which
shells from the British Warships
rained ashore for eight hours on
the strategic African port with a
normal population of $4,000.
A French submarine is reported to
have been hit by a British sell and
British cruiser is said to have been
hit from the French shore battery.
The French dead is listed at about
100.
About 5000 French Colonial troops
are defending the port which is at
the westernmost point of the Afri-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24
SHIPS WARNED

NEW YORK, Sept. "a = The
American West African Line offic-
ials here have ordered all their ships
not to enter Dakar.
No American ships are believed to
be there now.
The American West African Line
is the only American line dealing
with Dakar.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. "a. = Jean
Margaret Swain, University of
Minnesota coed, obtained an air.
plane pilots license under the Civil
Aeronautics Auth GRITTY program
after inserting bit of realism that
wasn't in the curriculum.
Miss SWANS final test required
that she make a forced landing
At 5000 feet she was preparing for
the stunt when the planes motor
stopped dead She glided onto the
landing field without crackup or in
jury.
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paid circulation.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24
COMMUNISTS
T FACE TROUBLE
IN CALIFORNIA

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Sept. "a
The assembly of the California
Legislature is on record for out
having the Communist Party from
California. The measure was
passed with only three dissenting
votes.
The measure to become effective
must have the approval of the State
Senate and Gov. Olson. The lat
ter has signified his willingness TO
approve the measure if the SEN
ate passes it.
The measure. was passed after
he state Democratic Central Com
mittee and the Republican Central
Committee approved such action.
Sponsors charge that the Com
munist Party has as its purpose to
lead the country into dictatorship
of the proletariat.
Empire Classifieds- Pay!
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24
Streak
Of Beggs Is
5toppedNow
Vet Highlander Turns in
10Th Vietory-Homer
Wins for Dodgers
(By Associated Press

The Pittsburgh Pirates stopped
Joe Beggs' nine-game relief win
ming streak yesterday when they
won their first series from the Gin
cinnati Reds by taking the odd
game.
Claude Passeau, veteran right
handed turned in his Goth victory
of the season yesterday for the
Chicago Cubs, limiting the st.
Louis Cardinals to four hits.
A homer by Dolph Camillis into
the centerfield stands in the ninth
inning yesterday afternoon brought
Brooklyn a victory over New York.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24

can continent and the control base
of the ocean route between Europe
and Brazil
One British landing party of 200
men is reported to have been driven
back to. the ships amid a hail of
machine gun fire.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24
GAMES MONDAY
National League

Philadelphia 6, o; Boston 2, 8.
New York 2; Brooklyn g.
Cincinnati g. Pittsburgh IL.
st. Louis o. Chicago 10.
American League
All clubs idle yesterday.
Pacific Coast PlayOff
Los Angeles 2; San Diego l. Los
Angeles now advances to the final
of the Shaughnessy series against
Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24
Ruling Made,
Mine Work.,
In NorfhIand

WASHINGTON, Sept. "a. The
Wage and Hour Division has de-
clared that open cut or surface
mining OF placer and tin in Alaska
is a sea- onal industry, therefore
partially exempt from the hours
section OF the Labor Standards
Act.
Employers hay work crews up TO
IL hours daily without paying over
time for an annual period not ex-
ceeding IA WEEKS
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-24
Los ANGELES,
SEATTLE ARE
INFIGHT NOW
Two Teams Will Meet for
Championship Series
of Coast League
(By Associated Press

Los Angeles has won the right
to meet Seattle in the Pacific
Coast League playoff series by de-
feating San Diego last night in
the odd game of the preliminary
series.
The championship series between
Seattle and Los Angeles opens in
Seattle Wednesday night.
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ATTENTION PIONEERS

All membars are asked to attend
the funeral of Capt. Thomas Hill,
which will be held "Wednesday at
ppm. from Carriers Mortuary. adv.
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Raj Dive
B0kBER5
AT WORK
Counter Attack Is Made on
Forces Intended for
England 5 Invasion
Continued ION Page One)

over the London area last night
but the British anti-aircraft. guns
opened up with a heavy rain OF
steel to meet the invaders.
The anti-aircraft fire was heavier
than usual for gunners trained
their sights en- the German planes
flying overhead The German
planes dropped explosive and in
cendiary bombs in the London area
as ether raiders zoomed over
Wales, northwest and southeas5
England.
In West Africa
Meanwhile, a powerful British
naval squadron shelled the French
West African capital of Dakar
when French authorities turned
down an ultimatum. The ultima
tum for the surrender OF the port
was carried by General Charles dc
Gaulle who heads the so-called
free French forces who are carry
ing on the war against Germany.
Heavy casualties were reported in
the city as the Warships shelled
the port for eight hours in prepar-
alton for landing an expeditionary
force of British and Anglo French
soldiers.
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In West Africa

The Daily Alaska Empire guaran-
tees the largest daily circulation OF
any Alaska newspaper.
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FORTRESS
IS UNDER
ATTACKS
Dense Smoke Seen Arising
Indicating that Rock
Bastion in Flames

Continued from Page Ore)
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Empire Classifieds Payr
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Empire ciasslfieds bring results.
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Smyrna times., 1940-06-13
GIRL SCOUT COURT OF HONOR
Several Girls to Receive Rankings; !;
Six Girls to Attend Camp

The Smyrna Girl Scouts will cul-
inmate their winter program with
a Court of Honor at the Century
Clubhouse Friday evening begin
ming at 7.30 o'clock. Parents and
friends of the scouts are invited to
attend the ceremony, at which sew
eral girls will receive rankings as
second-class scouts. Many awards
for proficiency in the individual
scout skills will also be given Six
of the scouts are planning to leave
Saturday for Camp Happy Hour at
Bookers Wharf on the Chester
River. They are: Frances Ann
Davis, Dorothy Badur, Elizabeth
Russell, Margaret Springer, Sylvia
Harris and Sarah Stevenson. Six
others will attend Camp 'I'weedale,
near Oxford, Pennsylvania, during
two weeks in August Two or
three girls are expected to attend
Camp Wright, on the Chesapeake.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-13
SMYRNA CENSUS COUNT 1868;
90 LESS THAN THE 1890 FIGURE

The population of Smyrna has
decreased 90 inhabitants since the
census count of 1880. According
to statistics received today from
F. Allyn Cooch, Jr., census super
visor for the Delaware area. The
official census count for Smyrna,
as of April 1, 1910, is 1868. This
announcement of the population Of
Smyrna is preliminary, and there
fore subject to correction, accord
ing to Mr.. Cooch. This is the six
teenth census taken in the United
States. In 1880, the population of
this town was 1858, or 80 more
people than are here today. In
1880, fifty years ago, the census
figures stood at 2,444. At that
time there were a number of in
dustries here, including Mustard's
Tannery, Anthony's Fruit Drying
Plants, the Tygert transport
Smyrna times., 1940-06-13
WORLD EVENTS
ADDRESS GIVEN
E. r. Dick Defines Difference
Between Republic and Other
Governments at Rotary
DISPLAY GIFT BANNER

A compartive study of the Ma
tional Socialism of Germany and
the Communistic Socialism of Rus
sia was presented to the Rotary
Club by Erwin r. Dick, Chairman
of the International Committee.
Mr. Dick pointed out the similar
ity between these two schools of
economics, and contrasted them
with our economic system. The
difference between private owner
ship in totalitarian states was ex-
planned. Mr.. Dick concluded by
stating that mutual understanding
and good will toward all men
should be the object of all nations.
Mr.. c. Leland Harmonson respond
ed to the economic study of Mr..
Dick, and the club gave a rising
vote of thanks for Mr.. Dicks care
full and well planned analysis of
the international economic situa-
tion. Mr.. c. w. Hall presided over
the meeting. The new Rotary
Baner, a gift of Governor William
E. Matthews, Jr., is now on dis
play The banner was presented
by Mr.. Matthews at the charter
banquet recently.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-13
PLANS FOR NEW
INDUSTRY HERE
The Smyrna Business Ass0-
citation Discuss Proposed
Publicity Booklet
DISCUSS r. r. TRACKS

Plans for bringing new industry
to Smyrna were discussed at the
meeting of the Smyrna Business
Association Tuesday night. A
rough outline for a publicity book
let was presented to the Associa-
tion, and the problems of cost and
content were discussed. A sugges-
tion was made to attract several
small diversified industries rather
than attempt to bring a large one
here. The subject of the booklet
was referred to the publicity COM
mittee, consisting of Glenn S. King,
William Kenworthey and c. E.
Speakman, Jr. r. w. Campbell
gave an address on the Americans
flag and what it stands for. Mr..
Campbell stressed loyalty to the
flag as a symbol of life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness. A lively
discussion was held on the subject
of the railroad track removal, sug-
gested at the last meeting by r.
w. Slaughter. Members were re-
minded that that subject was not
an issue before the Association,
but a personal opinion expressed
by one member. The combining
of Smyrna and Clayton into one
town was argued upon, until Glenn
King stated that the important is
sue for the immediate future is to
better the relations between the
two towns. "It is very important
civically, morally and socially that
the two towns be on better terms,
stated Mr.. King. A celebration on
the Fourth of July was suggested
by President Creadick Ennis. No
action, however, was taken on this
subject.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-13
PLAN TOUR FOR
POULTRYMEN
Poultry Raisers to Visit Mod
ern Farms to Study Re-
suits of Experiments
COMMITTEES NAMED

Plans for summer and early fall
activities of the Caesar Rodney
and Hartly local poultry associa-
tions We're discussed at a recent
meeting of the officers and com
mitteemen of these two poultry
locals and representatives of the
Delaware extension service which
was held in the State Board of Ag-
riculture building in Dover. This
meeting was scheduled by County
Agent Russell E. Wilson, who ex-
planned the purpose of the discus
sion and requested that these poul-
try committeeman consider sucn
projects that would be of interest
to the poultry farmers during
these two seasons of the year. Due
to the busy time for farmers thru
out the summer, it was decided to
postpone all local poultry associa-
tion meetings until sometime this
fall, but in all probability local
tour will be planned for early Au-
gust. The committee which will
cooperate with the county agent in
planning for this poultry tour in
cludes George M. Bringhurst,
chairman, and Paul NJ. Hodgson,
secretary, of the Caesar Rodney
local, and Louis Bloom, chairman,
and Ernest F. Smith, Jr., secre-
tary of the Hartly local. Assist
ance in planning and conducting
tour will be given also by H. L.
Richardson, extension poultry spec
ialist of the University of Della
ware, and H. r. Baker, state poul-
try pathologist of the State Board
of Agriculture. Within the past
two or three years several demon
stration poultry farms have been
established in Kent county to show
the most modern and practical
poultry houses, egg cooling cellars,
range shelters and other poultry
features. It is the
purpose of this poultry tour, there
fore, to visit some of these farms
and study the results which have
been obtained by following these
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1940-06-13
DOVER MAN HIT BY AUTO
Harvey b. RoOp Struck by Car
on Dual Road Near Smyrna

Struck Friday by an automobile
driven by James M. Osborne of
Riverdale, Md, on the state high
way near Smyrna, Harvey B.Roop,
63 years old, of Dover, is suffering
a fractured left leg at the Kent
General Hospital. The accident
occurred in the road section where
one lane of the dual system is be-
ing reconstructed State police
expressed the opinion that Roop
forgetting that traffic is temporar-
lily two-way over the one lane,
walked into the path of Osborne's
car. Osborne took the man to the
hospital and later was placed un-
der $500 bond by Magistrate Wal
ter S. Cubbage on technical as
sault and battery charge pending
the outcome of Roop's injuries.
Roop's condition was good.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-13

steamer and fertilizer manufac-
ture, German and Cosgriff Tile
Yards, the j. c. Laselle and Besk-
EFT Carriage Manufacturing Shops,
George w. & Samuel Taylor, ma
chinists, Denny's and Webb's Flour
Mills, the Smyrna Basket Factory,
and the Smyrna Brick Yard.
There were also a number of
stores and professions not found
here today, such as a photograph
er and jewelry stores. In 1910. the
census count had dropped to 1,S43,
and in 1920 rose to 1858. During
the past ten years. those industries
still remaining in operation here,
have cut down considerably, NOV
ed, or gone out of business. Many
of the young people, not being able
to find employment here, have
gone elsewhere to earn their liveli-
hood.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-13
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mrs. Wilhelmina Nj. Huggins, 78,
| Dies at Home of Her Daughter

Mrs. Wilhelmina M. Huggins,
age 78, widow of the late Robert
A. Higgins, passed away at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian
H. Swain early Friday morning af-
ter an illness of several weeks.
She was the daughter of the late
Archibald and Mary McClain of
Taylor's Bridge. In early life she
married Robert A. Huggins and
after residing some years in Will
mington, moved to Taylor's Bridge
where she lived until her husband S
death. Two children were born of
this union-a son, Archibald, who
died more than thirty years ago
and Mrs. Lillian Swain, with whom
she made her home. She is also
survived by one grandson, Charles
B. Swain, Jr. Funeral services
were held at her home Sunday af-
ternoon at o'clock with Rev. j.
w. Colona officiating. Interment
was in Odd Fellows Cemetery
Smyrna times., 1940-06-13
H. r. BODLEY
HEADS BANK
Vacancy in Office of President
and Director to Be Filled
By Harley r. BOdley
MIR. BOEHMLER CASHIER

At a recent meeting of the
Board of Directors of The Fruit
Growers National Bank and Trust
Company of Smyrna, the vacancy
in the Office of President and Di-
rector caused by the death of Her
vey p. Hall was filed by the cleo
ton of Harley R. Bodley, formerly
cashier, as president and also a di-
rector. Mr.. Bodley is one of the
best qualified bankers in Delaware.
He was born and raised at Berlin,
Nd, and took his first position in
banking with the National Bank
of Commerce in New York City.
He afterwards held position with
the Federal American National
Bank at Washington, D. c., later
going as cashier with the Clayton
Bank and Trust Company. In Oc-
tober, 1887, Mr.. Bodley came to
The Fruit Growers National Bank
and Trust Company as cashier and
trust officer which position he has
held until his present elevation to
the presidency of the same bank
ing house. George w. Boehmler,
who has been assistant cashier,
will become cashier The officers
of the bank now are: Harley R.
president; DR. @. J. Prick
ett, vice president; William Norris,
secretary. and George w. Boehm-
Ter, cashier. Charles L. Harmon
son was named chairman of the
board The directors are: Messrs.
Harmonson, Bodley, Prickett, Nor
ris, and A. Homer Smith. The
bank announced the publication Of
notice Of termination Of the So
called double liability heretofore
as to the original common
stock, and also the successful COM
pletion of the banks recapitaliza-
ton program.