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Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Students Appointed to Attend
Press Conference

William MacLucas, Matilda Wisk,
Ruth Ellen Reihm and Virginia
Mood were appointed to attend the
Mid-Atlantic Press Conference held
at Beacon College.
William MacLucas, the Business
Manager of the Spy Glass" was
chosen as the commentator on
Sports and Business Activities. "
Matilda Wisk, the Assistant Editor
was appointed as the commentator
on Magazines and Yearbooks. =
Matilda Wisk and Ruth Ellen
Reihm were both on the Governors
Reception Committee and Virginia
Mood was a member of the Mayors
Reception Committee
This Pres Conference is the sec
ond in a series of conferences to be
held for the benefit Of student writ
ers. The first conference was held
at Delaware University a few
months ago.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

Jeanette Burchard likes to deny
II but we can't help seeing her be-
ING escorted home after school by
Harold Hopkins now and then.
On being asked by Hufschmidt
whv he was late for the Smyrna
New Castle game Mr.. Gebhart's re-
ply did you expect me to be on
time with four gals ridin' in the car
with me 2"
The girlies which are our femin-
me cheer-yellers, stopped off at the
Delaware Hospital to see Eunice
Sparks who has just said good
bve" to her appendices. "Goody
Goodbye"
If still looks like Mrs. Melvin S
little boy, Johnnie, is still fond Of
blonde dates"
Doc Viohl and his band will play
for the Smyrna High Alumni dance
in April. They say he's not at all
bad.
Jack Francis and Pete Stats
cot Careless" about training after
the New Castle game and, can you
imagine, they drank a large coke"
apiece right in front of Coach Rec
ords.-50 lapsl
There's a new disc on Snaps or
gan worth hearing. Last Nights
Gardenias."
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Bad Debts and the Year i'm Which
They Are DeductibIe

To be allowed as deduction
from gross income, bad debt
must have been determined by the
taxpayer to be worthless within the
taxable year for which it is claimed
aond, where books are kept, it also
must have been charged off within
the same year. The necessity for
this provision is obvious. If debt
could be deducted without the re-
quirement that it be charged off
the taxpayers books, the certainty
of its worthlessneSs would be open
to question. Neither the taxpayer
nor the Government could be GER
tain. that a debt would not be
claimed more than once. If bad
debt were allowed as a deduction
without regard to the year when it
became worthless, such charges
could be accumulated to be deduct
ed in a year when there was a
large income. The burden is upon
the taxpayer to show that debt
Cldlllleu DIS d QGouCIlOA was WILL
out value during the taxable year.
A statement should be attached to
the return showing the propriety of
any deduction for bad debts. If in
the exercise of sound business judg-
ment a taxpayer concludes, after
making every reasonable effort to
determine whether there is likeli-
hood of recovery. that the debt is
of no value, deduction for such debt
is allowable Court action as proof
that the debt is worthless is not es-
sential.
1t is optional with the taxpayer.
in year prior to that in which a
debt becomes wholly worthless, to
take a deduction for partial loss if
partial worthlessness occurs.
The provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code with respect to bad
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Setting the Pace
In Student Chic

Helen Pleasanton- recent
basketball game sporting nice
looking red corduroy blouse fasten-
ed down the front with gold but
tons.
Janet Keith wearing a pretty
aqua dress trimmed at the neckline
and pockets with white angora.
Maud DarrelPs red and gray wool
plaid had large patch pockets which
were put on in such way that the
belt ran through them.
"Rie RE" FAIRIES cobines gay
striped blouse of wine, yellow and
white with a wine-colored skirt
Wilma Blendt-stood out in a
bright red satin blouse featuring
long full sleeves.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
The French III Club

The last meeting of the French
II club was held in Mrs. Harring-
tons room on February &c. After
the formal routine of the meeting
the program chairman, Mile. Dia-
cumakos, led a discussion of the
French hero, Napoleon Bonaparte.
There were four talks: the life,
the wives, the main battles, the
downfall of Napoleon, given by
Mile. Darrell, Mile. Mabrey, M.
Hughes, Mile Cullen, respectively.
Then refreshments were served
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Smyrna Girls Lose to Dover

Smyrna Girls Lose to Dover
The girls varsity lost their first
game with Dover on Wednesday,
February %, with a score of 24-21.
Due to the difference in the rules
and methods of playing of the two
teams, % fouls were called on the
Smyrna girls, 18 of which were
made.
High scorer for Smyrna was Ma
tilda Wisk with ten points. Doris
Pyle made seven and Ruth Hill,
four.
Other girls who played on the
team were Janet Keith, Maud Dar-
rell, Martha Burrows, Edith and
Frances Johnson, Pauline Lowman
and Ruth Ellen Reihm.
Miss Styles, Dover coach, was the
referee.
The return game was scheduled
for Wednesday, March 6.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Musical Quiz Presented in
Assembly

One of the most successful as
semblies of the year was put on
last Tuesday, February 27 by Don
Ennis and his ''Wreckers.
The chief entertainer was sup
posed to have been Don Ennis. He
was out-shone by that great wit
Mr.. Gebhart, our Civics teacher.
The program was in the form of a
musical quiz. The high-light was
when Mr.. Gebhart failed to recog-
nize Three Little FISHES, (no
wonder).
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Band Orders Uniforms

On Tuesday, February 27, the j.
B. M. band members were measur-
ed for their red and white gaber-
dine, West Point style uniforms.
Instead of the regular band caps
the members are getting sea caps
because of shortage of funds. Next
year they hope to get the regular
band caps.
The members will sport their uni
forms for the first time at the
Spring Festival on March 9.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

debt and partial bad-debt deduc-
tions are not applicable to a tax
payer, other than a bank as defined
by the Act, where the debt is evil
denced by bonds, debentures, notes,
or certificates, or other evidences
of indebtedness, issued by any cor
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

the Middletown Athletic Club have
arranged benefit basketball game
on Friday, March IS, for the bene-
fit of the Volunteer Hose Company,
the entire proceeds of which will be
turned over to the fremen. Both
girls and boys games vii be played
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Band Benefit Movie

The band benefit movie Charlie
Mccarthy, Detective" starring
Charlie Mccarthy and Edgar Berg
en-, will be showing March II and
II at the Roxy Theatre.
The schools share of the proceeds
from this movie will be applied to
the fund for uniforms for the band.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Red and White New School Colors

Red and White New School Colors
A general vote taken on Friday,
February %, changed the school
colors from blue and gold to red
and white.
Student opinion was probably
greatly influenced by the red and
white varsity suits. The girls of j.
B. M. are expecting to get a new
Gym" outfit next year which will
consist of maroon shorts and a
white blouse.
The Band members also want to
get red and white uniforms.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
1 4, ssssy Nswss Vs..

t. s'''t '''t' o'' Report
!, what's up!-.lIss spss spsD
: ~ t with Ruth b. Busn !
7 s.'',-Anypay = Ennis 1s,,ins d,ay
y, 4 staatsie taklng
7. dtsr the MiddlstO"n
sraFlmIuts; T. Smith. Jack
v, 1, CHARLIE Hufschmldt
d q With Adelins s H1,yhrn' WiIma
Everett and ID wbfiie tnase
MI you boys know .aadT aa5Ss
,,s,.ea s,ss to be going steaay.
: what, Wilma says
,Drts about her Oelng
|, n. With Lee Slaughter
d .clntsrteit. II io0A9
pnsncs is out
" !, dsnsels one week
,.,I'ltssture, Helen Sha-
e. If with Merrill Clark, !,
,risr for Harold Haines
sy,dy else besides me no
e. Brsne's resemblance TO
Led, the movie queen?
Gsbhart, brother to r.
|, Town for a spell, now. II
/, id tines to see him jig
"A to Snaps jazz box.
"a aid that New Castle
sst to bis head.
sah, high scorer for the
M game, got tossed out
rth lip service. Alta old
nF Bob Lowers pet
ang a game, Come on
IHsrman Tucker, of the
4. ha quite a public fol
t ths hoop tustles. -Smyr-
ks 70 to A. l. dupont, to-
ate for their final game
sxn A |. beat Smyrna
In % the Eagles are going
b; big city with revenge in
kla and stuff:-Don Ennis
d Bis suit last week for
k' reasons.
rO Passwaters brothers
u seen at the Ft. dupont
ag 50 often with the John
ais, Edith and Francis
Etthat convenient?
rnOred that Mr.. Ellery
b bad a newborn babe
f1sr him.-nO, not his last
n just his first handle.
SnYns Rotary Club has
yet discussed the subject
tie Smyrna High basket
S as guests at a banquet
Is they have in the last
r-lhe boys hope that the
Won't forget them this
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

The contestants in order of the
final scoring were Betty Phillips
and Kenny Smith, tied for first
honors, Billy MacLucas, Mr.. Geb-
hart and Lee Slaughter.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

during which time a general dis
cussion concerning plans for the
final affair for the club was held.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

poration (including those issued by
a government or political subdivi-
sion thereof), with interest coupons
or in registered form.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

Benefit Basketball Game March Is
The Middletown High School and
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

above the upper window. No. was taken within the
Notifications Edinburgh Castle, which has seen plenty
of hostile bombers since then The Morford party had
front for the changing of the guard at Buckingham
Palace (3). No. is little old French seacoast town
between St. Malo and Mt st. Michael, and No. was
taken in Bonn. The German schooboys, the visitors
reported especially interested in the steering column
gearshft of the Detroiters Chevrolet NO. was
taken show the contrast between the American car and
the tiny French parked beside the Palace OF
Vcrsailles No. Is the Ann Hathaway COTTAGE on the
outskirts of Stratford.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-10

former mayor aid hs wss unable
% pay. Otherwise. knshh would
have 70 serve 800 nrre DAYS In
All 20 settle re nne.
II l. M feeling the defendant
has received sufficient punishment
threagh ~ al sentence rro.e-
cutter rnrves wross the governor
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-10

line serving tie naval wireless sta
ton at Canberra.
The ~ssboteurs- interrupted
communication between the sta
tion and the British admiralty for
an hour by short-circuiting the line.
They were -exeeuteds immedi-
stely-hy eleetroeution.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-10

knAhh, former mayor q Bremen
ten. who VIII have served . year
In the county jail May is for con-
spring TO permit gambling IN
Bremerton.
Purvis wrote Gov. Clarence d
Martin asking nm 20 cancel
knshs's $1,000 fine. which TIE
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-10

kHshh vs. eenvIetea ef cnnsplrsnk
with Peter n<zlmonr. sesltie. q
permit gsmhiing IN the Puget
Sound navy yarl city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-10

WoHf.tNn. we W.<kskl<
caaaty spes growers win flrx<
sheasznx er<FaIlon< q - lee
sssssH wsiI ar~i<r W.. pr>szzt q
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-10
Maybe Trio Disrupts
War Effort for Hour

CANBERRA - Australia's war
effort was interfered with BY three
magpies who perched on a power
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-10

Il yen'Fs ne using h. ~ Il eitk
Faei Aetlea Times want Al
Phone Main aisf.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-10
Purves Asks Clemency
For Jesse A. Knabb

PORT ORCHARD - Prosecutor
Ralph Purves has recommended
executive eiemency for Jesse A.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-10

foh cloN 1ss
In mes seeded Hsass. Bslfht ae-
eessory eoiors.
CLASSIC RAYoN CLOVIS, 81
white and briEht collars Ia lD-lBfh
sufdsd ray0na. . 70 -.
NfW HAND BAGS 81
simulated feathers IN sew spribE
styles.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-15

WPA speed merchants of the shovel
and pick have a merry time at party
thrown in their honor by the Austin
Street businessmen Of Forest Hills,
L. l., as reward for the crews fast
work in widening street ahead of
schedule. At the sandwich table are
Arthur Baldwin (left) and William
Comerford.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-15

c. P. Phonephoto
June Lang of the movies, and new
hubby John Roselli, take time out
from their honeymoon at Grand
Canyon, Colorado, to pose. They sur
prised their friend by clipping to
Yuma, Arizona. June's first husband
was Vic Orsatti, actors agent.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-15

Twenty five year = Old Stuart
NighsWander, above, of Buffalo,
N. Y, who came to Fort Erie,
Ont, hospital with slashes on
arm, is being questioned by po-
lice in murder of 13-year-old
Henry Dodo, whose nude body
was found trussed on outskirts
of Fort Erie
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-15

Former Finnish prime minister, DR..
JUNO Paasikivi was named Finnish
minister to Moscow under the new
y resumed diplomatic relations be-
1een the two countries, recently
at war.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-15

Losing his fight to keep Norway
neutral, Prime Minister Johan Ny
gaardsvoll announced that Norway
was at war with Germany, following
the Nazi invasion of his country.
Germany Immediately seized Oslo,
the capital, and the government fled
to Hamar, further north.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-15
"Chloe Couldn't Have Done IT."

Fort Erie,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-15

Charging that illness incapaci-
tates Governor Homer for duty,
Lieut.. Gov. john H. STEELE
(above), declared himself Acting
Governor in a primary election
eve coup. He is pictured signing
an order for a special session Of
the legislature.
The weekly echo., 1940-02-23


M. P w aa. invested our money /
IN some pro -. and wish to know
If we will l Don or would it be !
Tor the be- move back to where |
we came fro
Ans; II is a.. ted TO me that YOU
will have 4 ding erected on this
property SOL Inc during the warm
months of IL year. You would be
better sa6stl ato remain in the CON-
munIsy where you are located now
L you conI-lA your good work you
viii get the same SCHOOL for an
other term.
W. c. S. / have been going with
this man for over tive years and he
seems to thlnk an awful lot of me
and wish to know If I should marry
him or not!
Ans: He loves you-but he certainly
Is one OF the most jealous individuals
that you will ever come in contact
with, and for this reason alone. be
Will make your life miserable if you
let him You could marry and be
happy, but you must watch your
step and not give him anything to be
jealous about.
A c. H viii I get to enter nurs-
ting school and tell me if Z will be
satisfied enough to stay there?
Ans; Make your plans to enter this
school for nurses-you must prenare
TO stay there until you have finished
your course. The work will be hard
out 1t Will be ever so pleasant and
different from your past life and you
VIII make qd.e an efficient nurse.
II Tell me please who sent mo
'1ls mcycle as have been at a
wonder since it came. Mother does
lO' know anything about it but she
mas her idea and l wonder if it is
true?
Ans: Yes, her suspicious are o,,;te
'lsnE' Your rather did send the hi
cycle He would like nothinv better !
than to make up with her so that
lAe would take him back again.
preolct Reconciliation this year and
you all three will be happy again +
H. c. R. 5 my cousin going 70
send for me this month and will 7 ,
like it up there?
Ans; This cousin of yours doesn't /
nave the money to send for Won rigbt !
away-f you expect to get to Kansas
city by Spring, it vii lb necessary
Tor you to ma-,e little money your
self in order to pay your fare
NJ ! Should we keep on as we are
or Snoud 1 make change altogether
d aS am b9sl aing to see a few things
that never before realized?
ans You are getting the "r,ln-
round He t inks that he is pulling
iast one on you and that you won't
get wise. Stop seeing him altogs.her
81 70 = --ss x - als
The weekly echo., 1940-02-23
PAGE THREE

H. R Will my Job pay more money
anytime soon as l am very worried
at this writing?
Ans: No-you will continue on the
same salary as long as you work for
the person where you are employed
right onw. You are capable to hold
ing down a more responsible job
and you should be making more
money. Get out and try to find
something better TO do.
The weekly echo., 1940-02-23

for a while and he will soon get over
this little affair that he is having
with this school glrl.
The weekly echo., 1940-02-23
r cial
C.M.E. Church
1910

Seventh Spiscopal Distrit
Seventh Episcopal District
South Mississippi Conference
Meridian, Roy L. Young - S4O4.Oo
Jackson, E. B. Blaclnan .- $4,000
Gloster, U. L. Washington $500
North Mississippi Confer nee
Olive Branch, ]. A. Abram $1,000
Tunica, W. O. Brown S8s 90
East Mississippi
Water Palley, J. H. Walton 800 90
Mississippi Conference
Greenwood, T. M. Coleman $4,000
~ w. ". Wall u---------.-----. s1o.5o
eofmous' C. Thomas -----,-.... $4,000
The weekly echo., 1940-02-23

something better to do.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-11
;, "You may be right about

rise ..You may be right about
that. But it's our duty to"
II tell you what" he suggested.
you give me a note for the po-
lire You being who you are, the
police may pay some attention to
what YOU say. Explain this guys
in no condition to be questioned
and you'll have him down at the
station tomorrow. Give the note to
me-"
"And you'll get their opinion?
That's satisfactory to me. There's
only one answer they'll give you"
And I know just the doctor to
fix him up" Belzer declared. "You
take this fellow straight home and
I'll have a doctor there in half an
hour"
The girl brought the car to a
halt. From a compartment in the
dash she lifted a blue purse,
opened it and took out a sheet of
letter paper. I saw that it bore a
personal letterhead, but I didn't
pry into her secret by attempting
to read it.
She wrote the note, folded it and
handed it to Belzer.
'Okay," he said: Better take
Branham street; we're not so like
ly to meet anyone. Drop me at the
r n of Pierce and I'll take a bus
into town."
I said nothing. What was there
to say? Apparently I was nothing
more than a piece of baggage.
We let Belzer out at the desig-
mated corner. See you in half an
hour" he called cheerily, and
waved to us as we drove away. l
had an uncomfortable feeling that
my troubles were not yet over. l
turned my head and looked at the
reporter, waiting for his bus. He
seemed to be tearing a paper to
lieces and dropping it in the gut
ter, but I couldn't be sure.
(To Be Continued)
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-11
R4<uE KILLER Spears
Xxx DH~ Observation-Disclosures 9

, the girl. We've got to notify the
police. and that's all there is to ii"
The reporter growled to himself.
well, here we r at the Landing.
All ashore that's going ashore.
And, Gorgeous, if you'll just drive
YOUR a as C | o S e to the rivers
edge as you can, we won't have
such a long way to assist this con-
t~roversial hunk Of"
And my car is going straight
to the police station from here"
the girl informed him. She leaped
lightly to the fiat rock beside
which he had stopped, evidently a
mooring place he knew well. He
tied ropes to trees, fore and aft,
and helped me to my feet. The
boat was pressed firmly against
the rock, but 1 staggered as 1t
seemed to roll under me.
Take it easy there" he warned
me. you're no featherweight and
1 can't guarantee to hold you if
you start to fall"
My left leg may have been mere
ly creased by the bullet, but 1 had
to fight to keep it from caving I'M
der me when 1 put my weight on it.
Don't let that worry you" my
escuer encouraged me I'D be
twice as shaky as you are if I'd
been pulled out of that river like
you were"
The girl was driving a green
roadster expertly down a steep
oath from the farmhouse on the
bank. We had to walk only half a
Gozen steps. She wanted to help
me in, but I managed to grin and
shake my head, which Immediate
~ began to 60 around again. !
stumbled and practically fell into
the seat.
"A fine pair of bull-headed men
you are" the girl told us. Climb
in, Mr.. Belzer, and We'll head for
the police station
Il don't like to argue with a
lady," said the reporter as the car
spun its wheels, then took hold on
the steep path, but I might point
out that our friend here has been
knocked on the head, shot at and
practically drowned. He's in no
condition to go to any police sta
ton If you've ever seen those
doctors work in a police station"
The girl frowned. She slowed the
car as it came to the top of the
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-11
James Melton Recovering
After Fall From Bicycle

James Melton, of I'll North Fifth
street was reported recovering yes
terday from slight injuries received
Thursday when, caught between a
parked truck and a passing vehicle,
he fell from his bicycle and struck
his head against the parked truck.
He was treated at James Walker
Memorial hospital.
First reports of the accident
Thursday enormously described the
youth as being a negro.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-21
Whose Fault Will II Be?

close the United states nay b today to an actual
declaration q VII Be much better determined BY his
torzns % years hence.
TIE people country do rot want war They vii
nave Il + car be avoided With honor But Il con-
zress i forced 20 black day and declare
against nation u be neither the people
nor ne government Who viii have forced into the
fct Sole responsibility VIII rest the closed
ton Of Napoons who have found the rest Of the world
small Tor their piIlasing operations.
War n this country car never begin over any one
incident Rather Z VII come after accumulation Of
md gnes Of Of gestures calculated indicate
complete lack Of respect for the sovereignty Of demo-
cato people Il VIII If Il only after the horror
that being inflicted the innocent becomes great
70 De endured even VIGOROUSLY.
Historians today well aware that the Lustans dis
sster Just before entrance into World not
in itself responsible for the United States decision get
many, OF But fundamentally that antagonism
already existed before the boat torpedoed.
t began in the first year Of the war when German
troops cut through Belgium and Holland in complete dis
famed during the three years BY humiations
American craft experienced the high by reports Of
submarines lurking American waters. BY the brszen
operations OF German agents the American continent.
No dragged the United States that but the
Kaiser At the moment Of its beginning Americans
resigned to neutrality not certain which side
they favored.
II the moral support Of virtually the whole Of the
American people anything already in World
War IT, As events unfold, the dietatorial nations
become boder and sign new treaties to emphasize Their
taranisn becomes intense among Americans.
The tots defense have at last undertaken may be
the instrument needed to keep out Of ear-to keep
away from Americans hope it IS. But if it be-
TO emphasize devotion 10 democracy
In any other way, shall be ready.
II that time comes remember-the argressor
tons viii have asked for IT.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-21
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions Turn TO page
eleven for the answers.
1. Anthony is an animal. veg
etable or mineral
z. How many Executive De-
psrtments are represented IN the
Presidents cabinet
3. Does sound travel faster in
warm or cold weather.
4. Where does former Kaiser
Wilhelm II OF Germany reside.
S. II boy Is given the same
name az his uncle Ia he desig-
mated as junior or second
s. Who composed the opera,
Tales Of Hoffman,
!. What does -sine die mean .
s. When is Halloween
8. Dad Secretary Of State
Cordell Hun recently confirm or
deny that President Roosevelt
has ever communicated by tele-
phone with either Aussolini or
Hitler
10. Which cabinet officer is
also head OF the Federal Loan
Agency