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The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Prophet Moves
Machine To
Chattanooga

be Moses Walton, SO, and his
flying chariot" which he intends
to use to stop war and suffering
and cement friendship between
men and nations.
For sometime now, he has been
labCring to get his aerial vehicle
ready for its maiden voyage, which
was to take place Wednesday of this
week. Work has progressed at a
field in Chattanooga. 1t has been
one-man construction job, for
there are many Scoffers in these
parts. In between ham1nering and
sewing, he has Leen taking time
out to lecture to diSbelievers OF
both races.
81 know it's hard for you to be.
lieve. 1 have a hard time under
standing it myself" he has told
the curious.
q can't drive one of those gear
shift cars. I can't make a cotton
tasket, sharpen a plowshare, read
a letter or write scripture. But I
can do this. The Lord demanded
it,.
There are no motors on this ship
Walton says it will be flown "by
faith. There are three wheels on
which will be the rear of the ships
wing, and they will serve as mo
tors. His seat is in the back Of the
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Important Work
.By Railroad Men
In Natl Defense

BILOXI, Miss.-Older railroad
men will have work to do that is
just as important as soldiers and
sailors activities in keeping the
railroad in condition to do their
part as private agencies in the Ma
tional Defense, j. j. Elder, Louis
vile, KY, executive assistant OF
the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road, told the United Association
of Railroad Veterans at their an
nual banquet here tonight. Some
900 veterans of railroads in all Sec
tions of the country are holding
their annual two-day convention
in Biloxi with the l.. & N. Vete-
rams Club as host.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Find 1877 Autos
Operating With
Defective Lights

Members of the Arizona High
way Patrol found 1877 automobiles
operating on the streets and high
ways with defective lights during
the month of September. In all
cases the drivers of these cars were
required to have lights repaired
before continuing to use the high
ways.
When the program of checking
automobile lights was first started
several months ago, the highway
patrol averaged about 5000 cars
per month which were found to
have defective lights. The reduc-
ton in number indicates that the
inspection is being effective.
During the month of September.
the patrol made 1913 arrests and
issued SO written warnings for
traffic violations. In each case
where a written warning is issued,
a record is made against the driv-
er's license record in the motor ve-
hicle division.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Georgia Moses Still Trying
To FLY Chariot To Heauen

wing. Two pneumatic tires, used
ON wheelbarrows, but "airplane
wheels costing $17,'' are on The
base. He worked in coal yard TO
get the money to buy them.
"I'll fly straight to Hitler, he
said. This IS a peace machine
and it'll ston the war. Then I'll
fly straight to heaven" ~
4
Once before Walton has tried to
make an ascension. A year or
more ago he tried it near Griffin,
Ga, a few miles from Atlanta.
IT wasn't ready then, he ex-
planned. "The chariot wasn't
ready"
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
New Episcopal
Hymnal Includes /
Negro Spiritual

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, (ANP)-
A Negro spiritual, "Were You
There When They Crucified My
LOrd?" will be included in the
new Episcopal hymnaI which
was approved Tuesday after a
lengthy debate on the cOnven-
ton floor.
Most of the discussion was
over omitting 181 hymns. South
ern delegates opposed leaving
these old songs out. When the
Rev. John w. Norris, white, of
Philadelphia, secretary of the
revision committee, announced
the spiritual would be included,
several delegates shouted to
him "Why?"
Rev. Norris answered it was
a "fine hymn and could be used
on Good Friday. This is the
first time a Negro spiritual has
been included in the hymnal.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Boy, 13, Suffers
Fractured Skull
ATLANTA Ga-(SNS).

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
A 13-year old boy listed by police
as Norman Clark, of 474 D'Alvig-
ney Street, suffered fractured
skull early Monday afternoon
when the motorbike he was rid
ing collided with truck at the
intersection of Eighth and Nc
MILAN streets. The boys condition
was listed by Grady attaches as be-
ing serious.
Policeman Avery and CrankshaW
listed the driver of the truck as
Randall Gunter, 19-year old white
youth of Buford, Georgia. He was
booked on charges of reckless
driving accident and failure to
have a drivers license
The investigating officers said
the boys drivers license listed his
age as Is. They quoted his sister
as saying he is only 13.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Former Atlanta
Student Safe In
Southern France

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
According to a letter just receiv-
ed by DR.. Mercer Cook Of Atlanta
University, Harry Merry, a native of
Guadeloupe (French West Indies)
who was an exchange student al
Atlanta University during 1938-39
is safe in southern France.
Young Merry, who was in train
ing for the aviation corps, finished
third among the $50 candidates Of
his battalion. At the close of the
war he was stationed at an air
base near Bordeaux. When last
heard from he was awaiting de-
mobilization.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(SNS)-
Opportunities for Negro trainees
under the national defense train
ing program were increased this
week when President Roosevelt
signed the Supplementary Appro-
priations Bill, which set aside $50,
100000 for defense training courses
The measure, sent to the Presi-
dent for signature on October q,
contained an amendment banning
discrimination against trainees be-
cause of sex, race, or color. The
amendment also calls for the es-
tabliShment of equitable training
facilities for Negroes in those re-
gions where separate schools are
required by law for separate popu-
lation groups.
This section reads:
mo trainee under the foregoing
appropriations shall be discrim-
mated against because of sex, race,
or color; and where separate
schools are required by law for
separate population groups, to the
extent needed for trainees of each
such group, equitable provision
shall be made for facilities and
training of like quality
SUPPLEMENTS LABOR
POLICY
The passage of the amendment
by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives and it's enactment into
law supplements the announced
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Civil Service
Examinations
To be Held

regularly engaged in outdoor acti-
vities requiring endurance, ability,
alertness and practical
judgment. Members Of the CCC,
employed on a fulltime basis, and
directors of athletic organizations
are eligible. Applicants must be
between twenty-one and thirty
on file before October 81. Full de-
tails may be obtained by requesting
Announcement No. 1876.
JUNIOR PHARMACIST, 1000 a
year. Applicants must be college
graduates who have majored in
pharmacy or graduates of a recog-
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Youths Get Terms
Of 1915 Years.
Admit Robbery

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
Thomas Sproul and Nathaniel
Spivey received sentences of 10 to
Is years each Friday morning aft
er pleading guilty to a robbery
charge.
The youths admitted to a Full
ron Superior Court judge that they
robbed 8. Terry, operator of a
Peachtree fruit stand, On Septem-
ber 10, of $66, ,25 cash,
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Three Negroes On
Norfolk Board

NORFOLK, Va.-(SNS)- P. B
Young, ST., publisher of the Norfolk
Journal and Guide; Attorney j.
Eugene Diggs and DR.. s. F..
Coppage have been appointed tU
the local draft board, it was an
nounced. Wednesday.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
JAILED FOR SHOOTING

HANNIBAL, Mo. IA N P)-Ex-
tradition from Yuma, ARIZONA, will
be sought for John Edward Cava-
naugh, 81, charged with shooting
three men here during and prior to
1912. it was announced last week by
Prosecuting Attorney Walter G..
Stillwell.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Defense Training Bill Signed
By FDR> Bars Dis elimination

Defense Advisory Commission, has
been directing the work of inte-
grating Negroes into the national
defense program.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
By KATIE f. SMITH

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn-CANP)
Should you gaze upward toward
the sky this week and see a strange
sight have no fear. 1t will merely
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26
Expect Large Vote
For School Measure

College faculty. The meeting win
be under the auspices of the
Phoenix Civic Welfare League
and will be open to the public.
The Phoenix index., 1940-10-26

labor policy Of the National De-
fense Advisory Commission. This
policy, incorporated into the Com
missions statement Of principles
governing the awarding of nego-
tiated defense contracts, declares:
workers should not be discrim-
mated against because Of age, sex,
race or color.
In similar announcement of
policy, the U. S. Office of Educa-
ton to which the $60,500,00 de-
fense appropriation was made
stated recently:
"All applications for training
including minority racial groups
should be considered according to
their ability to participate in the
training program for national de-
fense."
$26,UOU, 900 APPROPRIATED
The supplementary Appropria-
tions Bill provided $26,00O,00O for
the education and training of de-
fense workers; $S,O00000 for the
purchase and rental of equip
ment $9,OOO,OOO for short engin-
eering courses of college grade;
$1O,0OO,OOO for the training of out
of-school youth and $7,50O,0O0 for
vocational and related instruction
under the National Youth Admin
istration.
DR.: Robert C. Weaver, admin
strative assistant in the Labor
Supply Division of the National
Smyrna times., 1940-06-06
START SEASON
AT COMO BEACH
Red Cross Swimming Instruc-
tor to Be Here Week of
June IL to June %
EXPECT LARGE CLASSES

The end of school, and the
month of June bringing the first
heat of the season, have caused
many to flock to the new Lake
Como Beach for swimming. The
new permanent bath houses are
under construction, and will soon
be completed, including dressing
stalls and showers. The new pa
vilion at the end of the pier will be
for those who are 'just watching" j,
and the pier itself will be the
mecca for divers and sun bathers.
Several boaters have been seen re-
Gently, as well as picnickers. Ac-
cording to Miss Anna Bell Beckett,
chairman of the local Red Cross,
the week of June IL to June 22nd
has been set aside for the annual
Red Cross swimming and life saw
ing lessons. The instructor will be
Mr.. Arthur M. Potter, of the Y. M.
G. A., Wilmington. These lessons
are open to children in Smyrna,
Clayton and Kenton. Instructions
for colored school children will be
given at 1870 a. m. on the North
shore of the Lake. The white chill
dren will receive instructions at
1.30 p. m. at the beach on the
south shore. The new beach and
dressing facilities is expected TO
draw large classes this season.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-06
PONDS
READY FOR FISH
Arrangements Have Been
Made For Restocking; An
other to Be Ready Soon
LAKE COMO RESTOCKED

Three of the fish rearing ponds
at the Moore's Mill hatchery of the
Board of Game and Fish Commits
sioners have been graveled, sodded
and finished for reception of brood
fish. Arrangements have been
made for placing large mouth bass
in the first pond; crappie bass and
sunfish in the second pond, and
pike in the third pond. Parent
fish will be left to spawn in the
ponds and later removed to faciI-
itate rapid growth of young fish,
free of predatory dangers. A hold
ing pond and experimental pond
are being completed and it is ex-
pected that with some assistance
from the National Youth Admins
tration, the fourth pond will be
ready in the fall. Men from the
Leipsic CCC camp assisted in the
completion of the first three ponds.
Warden Clarence Rawley has been
netting mill races for fish to re-
stock various inland lakes. Melted
fish have been redistributed in
more than so fresh water lakes in
the state. At present Silver Lake
at Dover; Mud Mill, at Marydel;
Records Pond, Laurel; Red Mill,
near Lewes, and Como Lake, at
Smyrna, are being restocked.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-06
ELECT HEADS AT
DAIRY MEETING
Kent County Dairy Herd I'M
prOvement Association
Elect New Officers
PRESENT RECORDS

At the annual meeting of the
Kent County Dairy Herd Improve
ment Association, which was held
in the conference room in the State
Board of Agriculture building in
Dover on the evening of May %,
Lyndon D. Caulk, Woodside, was
elected presidet; Edward S.Knight,
Wyoming, vice-president; and Ma
thaniel w Taylor, Dover, secre-
tary-treasurer, for the second year
of the association which began
May l. In addition to Mr.. Knight,
the other members of the board of
directors include H Clifford Clark,
Kenton; Melville c. Taylor, Har-
rington; Douglas Fry, Milford; and
w. Smithers Snow, Smyrna. Fol-
lowing the election of officers, a
presentation of the milk and but
terfat production records, feed
costs, and other data in connection
with the records of the dairy asso-
citation for the past year was given
economist of the University of Del
aware, who prepared this annual
summary for the members. The
Importance of accuracy in keeping
these monthly records, also the
matter of securing additional
members in the association was
discussed by County Agent Russell
E. Wilson, from whose Office these
monthly reports are mailed to the
members of this organization. Of
the ZIG dairy cows whose produc-
tion records are included in the
May report, there We're 122 cows
which produced over 800 pounds of
milk, and So cows which produced
over 40 pounds of butterfat. The
average production per cow for all
the herd under official test in this
association last month was 742
pounds of milk and 29.3 pounds of
butterfat. The value of being a
member of dairy herd improve
ment association is measured not
only in the knowledge of the milk
and butterfat production of each
individual COW in the herd, but also
in the fact that the calves which
are produced by these cows under
official test are worth considerably
more to the herd owners, as we'll
as potential breeding stock for
other dairymen who are interested
in improving their herds by the
of high-producing an
imals to replace the Improbable
ones. At the present time there is
a herd improvement association in
each county in Delaware, and
these associations are making
rapid progress toward a better
class of dairy cattle in the state,
which in turn results in greater
profits to those dairy farmers who
are members of these local associa-
tions.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-06
IL GRADUATE
AT CLAYTON
Clayton School Eighth Grade
Had Graduation Exercises
Tuesday-17 i'm Class
MANY AWARDS GIVEN

Eight boys and nine girls were
graduated from the Clayton School
Tuesday night. These II pupils
have completed eight years of
elementary and junior high school,
and are now prepared to enter the
high school in Smyrna or else
where. Those in the graduating
class are: Ralph Berghorn, Wells
Campbell, Merrick Horn, Ray Hud-
son, Preston knight, Jackie Poore,
Modal Rowlinson, Howell Hitch
ems, Helen Staats, Janice Short,
Frances Scott, Margery Pryor,
Edith HolIett, Frances George,
Genevieve Carrow, Marie Burris,
Edith Alexander. Invocation was
delivered by Rev. Frederick Marx
Barton. Wells Campbell gave the
welcoming address for his class,
followed by three addresses on
Democracy, given by Edith Hollett,
Ray Hudson and Helen Stats At
ter the presentation Of diplomas
and awards, Janice Short gave the
farewell address. Those in the
graduating class winning the hon
or attendance were: Ray Hudson,
Marjorie Pryor, l year: Genevieve
Carrow, 2 years; Preston knight,
Janice Short, Edith Hollett,
years, and Modal Rowlinson, s
years perfect attendance. Pres
ton knight and Helen Stats were
given prizes for being the best all
round boy and girl in the Eighth
Grade. Janice Short and Wells
Campbell had the highest average
in the class.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-06

100000 stones above ground, and
the weight as 100000 tons. A
diagram was given of the passages
inside the pyramid, all perfectly
ventilated, although no opening
has been found on the outside of
the structure. The temperature in
the Upper or Kings Chamber, does
not vary y a degree the year
round. Nothing was found in the
pyramid except one stone vessel,
which is now in the British Mu-
scum in London. 'It is my opin-
ion," said Mr.. Bell, "that the tomb
of King Khufu is under that py-
ramid, and that if found. the riches
in the Tomb of King Tut would be
paled into insignificance, for King
Khufu reigned during an age of
plenty. 1t must also have been an
age of mathematicians." In clos
ing, Mr.. Bell expressed the wish
that some enterprising American
put an oil derrick on top of the
pyramid and drill until he reaches
blue diroite. which is a stone be-
tween marble and alabaster. Mr..
Bell feels that when this is found,
the Tomb of King Khufu will be
and with it the answer
to many historical questions. The
program in charge of Mrs. Joseph
Ennis, continued with Mr.. George
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1940-06-06
HISTORY OF PYRAMID TOLD BY
ROLAND BELL BEFORE GRANGE

''The Great Pyramid of Egypt is
the only one Of the original Seven
Wnders of the World still standing
today" said Mr.. Roland w. Bell,
who spoke before the Smyrna
Grange Thursday night. ITO my
mind, the pyramid is the most re-
markable of man-made wonders
that l have seen anywhere, stated
Mr.. Bell In describing this awe
inspiring structure of stone, Mr..
Bell told Grange members and
their guests that the foundation
of the pyramid covered 13 acres of
ground. This ground consists of
sand as soft as snow, for it does
not rain for two or three years at
time. 1t took 100000 men 20
years to complete the pyramid
and three separate groups took
part. One gang did the build
ing, another transported the
huge slabs of stone on wooden
sleds from the quarries on the Nile
River, miles away, and the third
gang provided food and clothing
for all. The four sides of the py-
ramid are just as true in direction
as it would be for engineers today
to build them and this was before
any knowledge of directional in
struments. Sand, hauled from miles
around, acted as a platform during
the building. Mr.. Bell estimated
Smyrna times., 1940-06-06
$50 GRADUATE
AT UNIVERSITY
Four From This Vicinity Re
ceived Diplomas at Uni
versity of Delaware
EXERCISES ON MONDAY

The 1910 class Of graduates con
sisting of 95 young men and 85
young women from the Women's 5
College received diplomas Monday
morning at the University of Del
aware's commencement exercises
in Mitchell Hall at Newark.
Among those from this vicinity to
be graduated are: Women's Col
lege- Mary Elizabeth Attix, Ken
ton, and Virginia Louise Burris,
Clayton, both Bachelor of Arts,
(Education) Edith Marie Vaughn,
Cheswold, Bachelor of Arts (Arts
and Science). Delaware College
James Denny Slaughter, Bachelor
Of Chemical Engineering. Two
honorary degrees were awarded
and third, to be officially pre-
sented next fall, was announced,
William Staniar, a power engineer
with the DUPONT Company, receiv-
ed an honorary degree of master
Of engineering, and the Rev. DR..
Gustav A. Papperman, a Delaware
alumnus now pastor of the Irving
Park Presbyterian Church, Chi
cago, ILL.,, received an honorary de-
gree of Doctor of Divinity. The
recipient of the third degree,
George Messersmith, u. S. minis
ter to Cuba and a former educator
in Delaware, could not be present
at the commencement exercises
and will be honored in the fall at
the convocation exercises. Dean
Robert L. Spencer of the School Of
Engineering addressed the assem-
blage of graduates and 500 par
ents, relatives, and friends. He
stressed the need for progress.
Our present industrial system is
built on growth. Our finances de-
pend upon growth. There was a
time when growth meant the pass
ing of peoples into new lands.
During my generation I have seen
all the free land taken up by the
homesteaders.
In your generation the popula-
ton of this country will probably
reach a constant peak. We must
look for new fields of growth, and
we find one in industrial research
Ito develop new products, to de-
velop better products, and to de-
velop cheaper and better ways Of
our present products.
Civilization must go on. Each
generation must absorb all that
the previous generations have
learned; is obligated to add to the
store of human knowledge, each in
his own chosen field; and must
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1940-06-06
AIDS IN
AMERICANISM
David C. Harrison Post to
Further Promote American
ism Programs in This Area
APPEAL FOR SUPPORT

The David C. Harrison Post, No.
IA, American Legion, Smyrna, is
anticipating marked, and increased
activities in further promoting
their usual Americanism program
in this area. All patriotic, fratern-
al and business organizations IN
this community will be earnestly
requested to lend their valuable
support to this well-timed move
ment. The following remarks were
expressed by Legion members:
During our present period OF
troubled thought, it most certainly
behooves all worthy American cit
liens to pause and face the facts
confronting our Country in a clear
realistic manner War conditions
on the European Continent have
rapidly reached such proportions
that we, the people of the United
States, may no longer consider this
Western Hemisphere of our entire
ly safe from foreign aggression and
the horrible ravages of modern
warfare. Quite recently our Ma
tion was suddenly awakened to
grim realities. 1t was discovered
to the surprise of many thousands,
that our armaments were definite
ly inadequate to cope with a strong
and powerful enemy, and that our
armed forces were in serious
state of partial unpreparedness.
Realizing the urgent need of quick,
effective, action, our Congress i'm
mediateIy responded to the en-
ergency of the situation. Their
recent acts indicate that they are
preparing to push forward such
programs as would tend to safe
guard our future freedom and lib
erty. Time is considered an all
important factor at the present
moment. Therefore, the American
Legion believes, that since our
Government has now pointed out
the way that we may serve, the
day is present when the citizens of
United States should do their
part to protect our Country from
any form of foreign encroach-
ments. We must, as an awakened
people, protect ourselves against
un-American activities, fifth col
umn workers, sixth column over
confidence, and all types of person
ages, or organizations, who may
be working to weaken, or under
mine, our present system of gov
ernment. Each and every man,
woman and child, should enlist for
this work. The American Legion
stands for 1000 Americanism.
first America last
America always Upon this basis
of understanding, the David c.
Harrison Post, No. IA, appeals to
the residents of this entire area
for their undivided support of their
AAmericanism program"
Smyrna times., 1940-06-06
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Miss Annie Middleton, Former
School Teacher, Died Last Week

Miss Annie E. Middleton, age
80, died at the State Hospital,
on Friday, May 2Sth. She was
the daughter of Thomas and Eliza
beth (Black) Middleton, both of
Smyrna. Funeral services were
held from the FAIRIES Chapel May
31st, Rev. ]. w. Colona officiating
Interment was at st. Peters Gem
etery Miss Middleton is survived
by one niece and one nephew: Mrs.
Floyd Williams, Harrisburg, Pa.
and Franklin Middleton, Smyrna.
Two great nieces also survive Miss
Ardury Bounds and Miss Elizabeth
Bounds of Philadelphia. Miss Mid
dleton taught school in Smyrna for
a number of years, and was well
known in this community.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-06
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec
tor, Announces Services for Week

st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, makes the following announce
ments: meeting of the Vestry Fri
day evening at 7.45 in the Parish
House. Sunday next, the third af-
ter Trinity, 7.30 a. m, celebration
of the Holy Communion; 10 a. m,
Church School. There will be no
services in the church at the eleven
o'clock hour. AS we will--Rl; L
o'clock hour as we will join with
the High School at the Baccalaur-
cate service, the Rev. S. ]. Thack-
aberry preaching the sermon.