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Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
THE TOWN OF SMYRNA
BY Justa Rime

By Justa Rimer
L ike the town of Smyrna.
I'm sure you like it too.
And if you don't I'm here to saw
There's something wrong with
you.
l haven't lived here very long,
But long enough to know;
The way that things are going nov
This town is going to grow.
The Business Men and Ladies
Are up and on their toes.
With such cooperation
A town most always grows.
The Mayor and Town Council
Are trying to do what's right.
With such concerted action
The outlook's always bright
The Churches and the High Schoo
Are working hand in hand
TO make our youth much better
To represent cur Land.
The stores and business places
Unite to serve the best.
Their merchandise and service
VIII always stand the test.
The restaurants and hotels
All make a grand appeal.
So when you come to Smyrna,
Enjoy a better meal"
And now my space is ended,
But l should like to say;
Be sure to come to Smyrna,
To shop on SMYRNA DAY.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
THE NEXT CENSUS

The taking Of the next census of
the population, wealth and indus
try Of the United States will begin
on Monday, June 2nd, and will be
closed so far as the process of
enumeration is concerned within Is
days in cities and towns and within
80 days in rural communities. The
country has been divided into IT'S
districts, for each of which super
visor has been appointed, who in
turn has subdivided his districts
into sections, each of which con-
fains as nearly as possible, 1000 in
habitants. The first census OF the
United States, taken in 1890, is
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
Remove r. r. Tracks at Rehoboth

Remove r.. r. Tracks at Rehoboth
After a delay of several months
the railroad tracks are now being
removed from the center of Reho-
both Avenue at Rehoboth Beach.
Workmen have removed more than
thousand feet of track, starting
at the Brooklyn Avenue end. With
the removal of the tracks a grass
plot will be laid, with a variety of
trees and shrubbery being planted.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
Postpone Action Against Denure,

Argument on a motion to strik
out part Of the answer Of the towr
of Middletown and Trustees of Mid
dletown Academy in the condemna-
ton proceedings brought by the
federal government to obtain a new
postoffice site was postponed unit
sometime this week by Judge Johr
P. Nields in U. S. District Court
U. S. District Attorney Stewart
Lynch in his motion to strike out
a part of the answer to the con
demnation proceedings said the
proposed use of the land by the fed
eral government was paramount tc
that of the trustees of the acad-
emy.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
GOING TO AUSTRALIA

George t. Baggs, Esq, of Balti-
more, spent Sunday with his Smyr-
ma friends. He has been appointed
by Secretary Blaine, Commercial
Agent of this government, to New
Castle, New South Wales, Au-
stralia. He will have the same
duties as consul, with more priv
ileges. He is to sail within thirty
days, requiring travel of some
1900 miles and the crossing of
three oceans to reach his destina-
ton.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28

fire any enumeratir who wasn't
equal to getting the information
without recourse to that authority.
Get the answers, says the bureau,
and get the right ones, but don't
hold your foot in the door or make
threats-be courteous, be clever, be
persuasive.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF MARCH 25, 1890

Taken from our old files Of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
tion.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
sGulliver's Travels Created
By Miami Colony of 600

w HEN six hundred and up live
wv and work together astay for whole year, something
matchless in aspiration and production almost of
Well something fine did of the ventures hundred
proudly display the world the handwork
Heischers fulengh animated cartoon "Guves Travels"
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
Seek Library for Rehoboth Beach

A committee meeting of mem
bers representing different COM
munity organizations was held at
the Rehoboth School to make plans
for obtaining a Public Library for
the City of Rehoboth Beach.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
RESIGNATION OF BISMARCK

The eyes of nations are now at
tracted to the old world to see
what will be the outcome of the
resignation Of Bismarck. the Grand
Premier of the King of Prussia and
Emperor of Germany. The iron
prince has been a power in Europe
for the last thirty years. He has
moulded governments and controll-
ed them with strong will, and he
has created a mighty empire out of
the scattered German provinces of
the realm. No man Of the age has
more delibly stamped the impress of
his power upon the world than Bis
marck. Europe is an armed camp,
ready for battle at the first signal
gun.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
CHANGE IN REAL ESTATE

James Budd, of Philadelphia, has
traded the farm at Smyrna Land
ing known as the "Budd Farm" for
the ''Tilghman Farm" near Black
iston's Cross Roads belonging to
William Green of Middletown, pay
ing Sc, $50 "to boot"
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
contained in a volume of So pages,
and its cost was only $25, 1000.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO Elk.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO EX-
REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS
Hon. James Williams, of Kenton,
met with an accident on Sunday af-
ternoon that will confine him to his
house for the next two months or
more. He is in the habit of riding
horseback good deal for exercise
and was carrying letter to Ken
ton, when about halfway on his
journey, the sudden spring of his
horse, threw him to the ground, the
fall breaking both bones of his leg
just above his instep He crawled
to the side Of the road to await
help that should come along, but no
one seemed to be passing at that
time of day, and it was a half to
three-quarters of an hour before he
obtained assistance. He finally
made himself heard by some one of
the family of Mr.. Downs, who came
with vehicle and bed and carried
him to his home. The fracture was
reduced by Drs. Goodwin and Wal
lace of Kenton, with the improved
appliances of DR.. Dwight of this
town the next day.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
WEDDINGS

The NJ E. Church was thronged
at an early hour on last Wednesday
evening, 18th inst, by many invited
persons to witness the marriage of
one of Kenton's favorite and popu-
lar young ladies, Miss Virginia,
] daughter of Mr.. Charles w. Clark,
to Mr.. William Cantwell, a former
resident of this vicinity, but now of
Philadelphia. Promptly at 5 o'clock
the hour appointed for the cere-
mony, the bridal party proceeded
down the aisle, keeping time to
Mendelssohn's wedding March,
rendered with much effect by Miss
Kate Clark. The bride was attir-
ed in peach henrietta and cream
China silk with veil and orange
blossoms. The maid of honor, Miss
Ida Walker, wore cream mohair
with China silk. The brides broth
er, N. E. Clark, was the grooms-
man and the ushers were as fol-
lows: Frank Wilds, Milton c.
Hawkins, Denney Hoffecker and
Harry Richards. The marriage
ceremony was read by Rev. Will
liam w. Sharp, amid the profound
silence of the audience. The Tela-
tives of the bride and groom were
given a reception at the home of
the brides father. The bride re-
ceived many valuable and useful
presents. Their future home will
be in Philadelphia.
A home wedding took place
Thursday, goth inst, at the resi-
dence of Norris Barnard, near Still
Pond. The bride was Mr.. Barnard's
daughter, Miss Sallie Barnard, and
the groom Thomas d. Garrison,
who lives near Cheswold. The bride
wore a travelling dress of brown
cloth, with velvet trimmings, with
coat and hat to match, and carried
a bouquet. DR.. William E. Barnard,
brother of the bride, was best man.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. j. D. Rigg, of Still Pond.
The ushers were Ed. Baker and
Louis Barnard. After the cere-
mony the guests repaired to the
dining room where a handsome col
lation was served.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
DEATHS

Farrow-On the 25th inst, near
Prices Corner, Francina ]. Farrow,
wife of the late William Farrow,
aged 65 years.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28

THE GROOM DID NOT ARRIVE
Cards were issued some time ago
for the wedding Of an only daugh-
ter of a prominent farmer of this
county, to Veasy Webb Of Mt.
Pleasant, a short distance above
Middletowr. The ceremony was
fixed for Wednesday evening March
18th, at the appointed time about
40 guests assembled and Rev. Mr..
Anderson was present to perform
the ceremony. The groom cid not
arrive however. 1t was believed
that some accident had prevented
his appearance, but no word was
received from him. The young lady
was greatly attached to Webb, who
had been paying her attention for
eighteen months. She is said to be
heartbroken. Webb is about 25
years of age and the son of a
prominent resident of Mt. Pleas
ant -Middletown Transcript.
Since the above was printed, on
the 18th inst, the happy couple
were married, the groom having
been delayed by unavoidable cir
cumstances, and boarded the cars
for Baltimore on their honeymoon.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-28
BALLADS AT MUSICAL
Muriel Dickson, Soprano, to Be Ac-
cOmpanied by Howard Kubik

Muriel Dickson, leading soprano
from the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany accompanied by Howard Ku-
blk, will sing at the Capitol The
atre, Dover, before fortunate sub
scribers of the Cooperative Concert
Association Friday evening, April
5. Opera arias, Gilbert and Sulli-
can numbers and the Scotch ballads
of her native land will be included
in the program. Monday, April g.,
the drive for new and old member
ships will begin under Mrs. Harry
Mayors leadership with a goal of
900 memberships. Headquarters
will again be at the home of Mrs.
Emma Stewart, secretary, 219 S.
State Street. Old members are
asked to call there and renew their
subscriptions whenever it is posi-
Bile. The complete program will be
as follows:
I've been roaming ......... c. E. Horn
This is no my plaid.
Arr. by J. Michael Diack
Doun the burn, Davie.
Arr. by J. Michael Diack
Birthday r. Huntington Woodman
ii
DS " III ann ferRoleSl
MorIr vogf'lo NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Astorga
Non SO piu cesa son" from The Marriage
Of Figaro ................ Mozart
Waltz Son from Romeo and Juliette'',
Gounod
Guitares ct Mandolines - Saint Saene
Les Berceaux ............... Faure
Nlcolette Ravel
I'll est doux. il est bon" from "Herodiade".
Massenet
Love is plaintive song. from Patience.
Gilbert and Sullivan
IL somebody there chanced to be from
"Rubbigore" Gilbert and Sullivan
When maiden loves. from "Yoeman of
the Guard ...... Gilbert and Sullivan
Josephine's Saena and Aria from Pima
fore ............. Gilbert and Sullivan
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-10
Ruth Hanna McC Simms
Sell" Dewey to Tacoma
Declares He Has Courage Dynamic
Force. Ability to Inspire Co-workers

An enthusiastic group of Repub-
licans saw, heard and were capti-
waited by Mrs. Ruth Hanna Nc
Cormick Simms OF Albuquerque,
N. NJ, former Chicagoan and one
time congresswoman from Illinois,
who breezed into Tacoma late
Monday In the interests of the pre-
convention campaign for Thomas
4. Dewey of New York. Mrs.
Simms Is co-manager of Dewey's
campaign for the COP presidential
campaign.
Following a dinner in the junior
ballroom of the Winthrop hotel
which SIS specially invited guests
attended, Mrs. Simms addressed a
crowd that packed Maccabee hall,
18th and Pacific, to capacity.
There she offered cogent argu-
ments In behalf OF Dewey as q
leader OF inspirational caliber, a
man of demonstrated ability as an
administrator and executive. and a
typical American who knows his
government needs.
Hunt Presides
Robert (. Hunt, president of the
Pierce County Dewey club. presided
at both the dinner and the open
meeting. Mrs. Ruth Bradford. vice
president of the club, introduced
the visitor. E. M. Wetherell, secre-
tary to Mayor J. J. caufman, well
coined Mrs. Simms in behalf Of the
city. Ralph Evans, secretary, and
Earl V. Clifford, treasurer of the
club, We're also introduced at the
dinner as were. too. James NJ. Bal
ley. Seattle. state president of the
Dewey clubs: Joseph Candy. Seat
tie, vice president OF the state
group: Paul Johns. Floyd Farmer.
Mrs. s. A. Huntington. Mrs. Carl
Kellogg, Thor Tollefson and Clay
ton Flynn.
introduced as the greatest wom-
an politically In the u. S. and
a veteran campaigner for 40 years:
as a member of congress from Illi-
nois IL years ago. and as 1880
". s. senate candidate. Mrs.
Simms smilingly confessed her 90
years of age and said her first
recollection Of politics was in 1896
when her father. Mark Hannah,
handled the Mckinley campaign.
Want Square Deal
I'VE Republicans agree the New
Deal is an old deal" said Mrs.
What we want now is a
square deal. The problems of to-
day belong to those men and wom-
en- between 80 and 40; theirs is the
greatest stake: they have grown
up since the World war and they
are best qualified and best fitted to
settle our problems and lead US out |
Of our troubles"
The speaker went on to point out |
that in 1855 the Republicans elect
ed governor were under As: told Of |
Dewey's spectacular race for gov
ernor in New York. where he came
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All Church Dinner
Wednesday Evening

The program of Christian Fel-
lowship" of the First Christian
church is to have an added i'm
petus in an all-church dinner to
be given in the Fellowship hall of
the church at $3.50 p. m. Wednes-
day. DIR. Wilbur Ely is general
chairman of the evening. having
arranged for special hostesses at
each table.
The program following the din
ner will include orchestra music.
fellowship singing led by orville
Goss. the Burger twins on ac-
cordions, Newell Gragg and his
pal on xylophones. movies and
mixed nonsense in charge of Dr.
L. p. Norton.
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Reputation
=zEZZZBY VIDA HURST==-
why ?" Hazel parted.
Forces a Laugh

WHY" Hazel parted.
Forces a Laugh
It was apparent that she was
unwilling to admit to the seven
years the janitor had attributed to
her. Gail forced herself to laugh.
mo reason" she said. 81 just
wondered if Mr.. Reid kept his en-
ployes long"
Hazel looked relieved.
I've worked here for three
years." she stated. But then
started into the business world
very young. I was the youngest
girl in my class at school,"
But she's % if she's a day."
Gail said reporting this to Bill.
Now why do you suppose she
lied about it ?"
you say she is blond ?" Bill
asked thoughtfully.
Gail flushed.
Eyes, but my father could never
have been interested in a girl
like that"
Il was wondering if she could
have stolen the emerald for her.
self and then become frightened"
he explained.
She's shallow and conceited,"
Gail admitted YEARLY, but some
way I can't imagine her really
stealing anything. To tell the
truth I can't imagine anyone in
the store doing it, now that l
know them"
No Use
why don't you let the whole
thing drop?" Bill cried eagerly.
Doesn't this prove that I was
right? You're just upsetting your
self for nothing"
Il can't let it drop now" she
said. THE more confused I am
the more. determined I am to go
through with it."
She did not tell Bill that her
determination to discover the truth
would stop at nothing but in her
heart she knew that eventually
Christopher Reid would ask her
for a date.
Gail understood now that his
connection with the store was a
joke to the other employees; bit
ter disappointment to his father.
Chris breezed in and out between
other more important amusements.
continued on Page 10, Column 81
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Answers TO Test Questions

Below are the answers to test
questions printed on editorial
page.
1. Twenty-one.
2. Chinese.
3. Can it be they.
4. Dies Committee.
5. 104 days.
6. Elk ly'-bris-not ex lee'-bris,
meaning from the books Of"
7. Rear Admiral.
s. 1t is the main base of Rear
Admiral Byrd's headquarters in
the Antarctic.
9. Denmark.
10. John Milton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-10

The costume at the left came
from one of those cartoons where
the husband is admiring his wife's
identical costume-on somebody
else. Leave the flapper stuff TO the
young things who can get away
with il.
At the right. We suggest as far
smarter. and more becoming cos
tune for this figure. To begin
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-10
One Hurt When Car
Strikes Mail Truck

Hurt when a passenger automo-
bile crashed into the side of his
mail truck at So. Fife and Melrose
SITS, Glenn II. Mills, 35, suffered
minor cuts Monday afternoon. The
accident occurred shorty before 6
p. m, when the machine driven
by Donald N. Moak, Il, Ri. 5, box
e12, hit the eastbound postal truck.
Mills, 5000 South Tacoma ave. was
given first aid at Tacoma General
hospital,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-10

/ within $1,000 votes of defeating
the greatest entrenched political
machine in history.
Il have great respect for Sen.
Vandenberg and Sen. Robert Taft
OF Ohio, my native state, where /
grew up and knew him intimately. b"
said Mrs. Simms. Mr.. Taft is the
finest man know. but don't want
him to leave the u. S. senate"
"Quick In the Head
The speaker went on to tell of
Dewey's impressions upon her fol-
lowing visit last summer when
she went to New York after 10
months of convalescence required
after slipping on a rug in her home
and breaking hip.
Mr.. Dewey has that extra some
thing, the courage. the dynamic
force, the ability to exhilarate CO.
workers by the qualities of his in
spirational leadership" said Mrs.
Simms. Certainly, he is a good
vote getter because the people re-
spect him and want him. Brains
are still the highest commodity,
and rarely have come in contact
with a better mind than Dewey's.
He really is pretty quick in the
head"
The distinguished visitor arrived
in Tacoma following overflow meet
ings in Centralia and Aberdeen.
Tuesday she was to make several
addresses in Seattle. and while in
the state attempt to cover every
one of the six congressional dis
tricts.
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bodies who has no business on this
bus when she can avoid being
there.
Some time ago I read an out.
burst written to you by a woman
who put forth a touching and pitt.
full 90 tale of how she washed
all through the morning tdoes the
lady wash every day?) and how
she had to 20 down town to get
In on the dollar sales in order to
save ''papa's" hard-earned money.
Now. there again Is a weak
argument gone up in smoke, be-
cause dollar day comes so seldom,
yet the gadders are with us day
In and day out.
Well. a. ! say I am a working
man and ! sincerely hope the
stores will change their ways-I
hope they will see TO II that dollar
day sales are held only In the
morning. When they do that I'll
let my wife spend everything l
can afford to let her spend in the
mad rush for bargains. but as
long as women pack and puff and
pant into crowded buses, III see
that my wife stays home even II
we do have to 20 without bar
gains. IRATE.
I'm afraid your plan won't make
much OF a hit with the ladies, al
though 1t would seem heavenly to
most working men.
Several men have written on
his subject. but the only one who
'eally had good plan to offer
vas a man who not long ago ad-
nitted 1t would do no good to
write to me-and candidly opined
he only solution to the vexing
problem rested with the bus COM
'any itself. When the company
ices to 1t that buses are less
'rowded in busy hours we will
AVE more comfort.
am printing your letter. not
'ecause I think Il viii do any
'ood but because IL touches on a
ubject that has created a great
leal of discussion and as such, is
Untitled to its share OF print.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-10
Makeup
knowledge
Not Skin Deep

The day you decide to stop say
ing. "A child of your age ought not
to use cosmetics is the day you
should order makeup for your
'tween-age daughter TO suit her
own skin and probably a bland
cream or two.
Unless your coloring and hers
are exactly the same. which isn't
likely. it's a great mistake to start
your daughter off on what will be-
come a lifelong habit with bits Of
equipment from your own dressing
table.
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with. it's a darker color-conse-
quenuy. more slenderizing. Then
note the panel effect that gives
height-and hints at waist. Con-
slider the low cOat-collar that
makes the most OF = short neck.
The longish skirt covers the stur-
dy legs, while high-piled hair and
biggish. dignified hat complete a
truly charming ensemble.
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Fruit Dishes
Offer Color

Fruit in the menu Is like flow
ers in the window. Gives life a
fresher aspect.
Apples are always cheap enough
for the limited fruit budget and
when il comes to dessert. they will
tumble over themselves 10 do the
right thing. Try making honey
apple pie some time. Serve it with
rich milk or cream and with
wedges Of American cheese. Or
else. serve this easy to make low
cost luxury.
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Too Arrogant or Too Deferential
Person Is Merely a Self Deceiver
Ruthless Individual Proves He Is on the Defensive
While Timid Soul Gives indication Of cowardiee
BY CYNTHIA GREY

There to be two schools of thought il we are to
take correspondents seriously for the gst of their
letters centers around declaration made by person who
favors selfshness arrogance certain of
ceit, If one would get along in the world
However, for every person who shouts Push yourself
ahead though you have to shove aside
do tive find retiring, polite and obsequous soul who
only too willing to say, After you, dear Gaston
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-04-10

The Pierce County Associates of the Blind will give "Doys
of 40" proorom April 2o and u in Roy c. Roberts ho 9th
ond Anderson ST. The organization sighted group
which hos undertoken the work of oisne funds build hall
for the of the blind
o S Dovsson octno mayor in the obsence Of Mayor
koufmon shown purchasing the first ticket from Mrs NJ
Srsen while Dewey Moyes. ehomon of the celebration,
looks on.
Cor Chenoweth will have charge Of comes and entertain
nent Mrs C. Stofford publicity ond Mrs Srsen, tickets
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DON'T SUBSTITUTE
CREAM FOR SOAP

Your child will need a founda-
ton film or lotion to make powder
stay in place for hours and to give
the skin a dull, mat finish. She'll
want a quick-melting cleansing
cream and probably light night
cream. You might consider getting
these from one of the cosmetic
companies which specialize in prep
arations for young skins.
No matter how many creams
and lotions you allow her to have,
however, be sure to impress upon
her the Importance of cleansing
her skin with soap and water at
least once a day. To be healthy
and lovely her skin. like your own,
must be kept scrupulously clean.