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Smyrna times., 1940-12-05
AT THE OPERA HOUSE

The entertainment given at the
Opera House was the attractive
feature of the day. The first was
Jean Ingelow's Songs of Seven"
represented in tableaux and re-
peated by little Helen Start; the
song of seven times two, by Miss
Edith Beck; seven times three
Romance Miss Ada Truax; seven
times four-M Maternity-Miss Elva
Staats; seven times five-widow-
hood-Miss Bertha Price; seven
times six-after she had given her
daughter in marriage also Miss
Bertha Price; seven times seven
Longing for home Miss Lizzie
Turner-the whole tableaux repre-
senting the seven different ages.
Between seven times five and six
was a marriage in which Fletcher
Truax, T. l.. Mason, E. M. BOYD
and J. Edward DeFord took part
as did also Misses Mary Anthony
Sallie Cosgriff and Ida Lord.
Much OF the effect Of this beautiful
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candidates have completed three
months Of preliminary training.
conducted on a competitive basis,
selected men are promoted from
the rank of private first class in
the Marine Corps to that of second
lieutenant in the Marine Corps Re
serve. During the first ninety davs
they are paid thirty dollars a
month, plus food, uniforms, books
and equipment. From the time
they are on active duty in the Re
serve, they receive the full paw and
allowances of second Eeutenants
in the regular Marine Coros. Taev
will be given an opportunity to
qualify for commissions n the reg
ular Marine Corps following anoth-
er three months of training, includ-
ing instruction IN the art Of mod
ern warfare, combat principles
tactics, discipline, leade hip ana
teamwork Some j ECO College men
a number Of waom are alrsaay un-
dergoing training, wiz attend the
school II groups of 200 each. They
must be between the ages Of 20 and
25 years native born and unmaf
ried. In addition, taey must pre-
sent evidence Of graduation from
a accredited college or University
as Wei as letters Of Iecommenda-
tion. Young college graduates who
are interested should apply at any
Marine Corps recruiting station. Or
by letter to the Director, Marine
Corps Reserve, Headquarters Ma
rine Corps, Navy Department
Washington, D. c. Information re-
garding railway fares. subsistence.
and other details will be furnished
Immediately.
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grapes, flowers, &c, and three with
provisions, fuel, and money. The
offerings in money amounted to
$1O.40.
Last year the farmers had to
stem the tide but this year it is
setting strongly in their favor.
Wheat is bringing 95 cents per bu-
shell, new corn So cts, eggs 25 cts,
chickens and ducks 10 and IL cts,
and turkeys IA cents per pound.
And still you find one now and
then not happy, Notwithstanding
the millionaires of the city are
busting up" and going to pieces.
Mizpah Lodge, Ancient Order of
United Workmen, instituted one
year ago by 20 charter members,
granting an insurance upon the
life of each member of $4,000, feel
that they have good thing, as
they passed through the la grippe
epidemic, ard the cost has been
but sic for the year. The lodge is
desirous of doubling it's member
ship, and ask an investigation into
the merits of the A. o. u. w.
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THE BUSINESSMEN OF SMYR-
MA TO THE RESCUE

The statement of possible
further less to the business Of our
town by the removal of the Messrs.
MoGaw had the tendency to stir
cur citizens and bring them to
s1me concerted action more than
anything heretofore has done
There i hope in this awakening,
for with it may come the flow of
I aa active life current whose pull
sations may eventually be felt
throughout the corporate body. In
! pursuance to the informal call,
large number Of the businessmen
of the town met in the AIderman's
Office on Wednesday night, last,
and on motion of Alex G. Cummins
the President of the Town Board,
John H. HOffecker, was called to
the Chair, and on motion of Mr.
Swinney, Robert d. Hoffecker was
made secretary. After the object
of the meeting was stated, d. j.
Cummins called upon Mr.. John
McGaw, who was present to state
whether the firm had definitely de
cided to leave Smyrna for Newark,
which was answered in the mega
tive, and on the further inquiry
whether, if the same inducements
were extended by our citizens as
had been offered by Newark, would
it be effectual in causing them to
remain, he said it would, that they
like Smyrna, and the chief thing in
prompting a change was the mat
ter of freight desirability of
being on a trunk line. After
some further discussion of the can
ming business and the facilities re-
/ quired, A. G. Cummins, Robert
Hill and A. E. Jardine were ap-
pointed committee to confer with
Messrs. McGaw & Bro. and report
at the meeting Friday night.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05
ELECTION AT NEW CASTLE
X. NJ. AppIeby Defeats A. Miller
for Trustee of the Common

Richard NJ. Appleby defeated
Arthur Miller by vote Of 447 to
100 Saturday in the election for the
vacancy in the Trustees of the
Common which was caused by the
death of the president of that body,
Frances deHaes Janvier, last Aug
ust. Mr.Appleby had announced his
candidacy for the post following
the declaration of a vacancy and
until Saturday morning was the
only one running for the office.
However, Mr.. Miller entered the
contest at that time and what had
been anticipated as a mere formal
Iity was turned into an election
with active participation on both
sides. Mr.. Appleby IS a graduate
of the New Castle schools and of
the University of Delaware and has
served as city engineer for several
years and is well known in the
community The Trustees of the
Common is a unique civic organi-
cation entirely devoid of politics
and administers affairs associated
with LOGS acres Of land decided to
the community by William Penn in
1701, the proceeds to benefit the
citizens. Election to the Trustees
is for life, unless the member NOV
es away from New Castle. The
body itself was established in l764
when 13 trustees We're named in a
deed of trust executed by Thomas
and Richard Penn, and during its
long life has assisted in financing
many projects OF the community.
particularly the public schools.
Through the assistance of the
Trustees the William Penn School
building was equipped with an aud
itorium. The Trustees established
the New Castle Institute III 1852
and took over the Arsenal building
for additional school space. They
maintained the institute through a
committee of education until 1875.
The Trustees have assisted the
Arasapha Garden Club with its
project of tree planting and each
year contribute to this work.
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when one is open the other should
be closed. In mild weather, when
you want a slow, lasting fire, the
Check Damper should be wide
open and the Ashpit Damper
closed. This saves coal. When
you want more heat, the Check
Damper should be partly closed
and the Ashpit Damper opened
part way. In extremely cold
weather, of course, the Check
Damper should be closed tight and
the Ashpit Damper wide open. (3)
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THE FIRE AT VIOLA

A disastrous fire broke out at
Viola about eight miles south of
Dover Saturday morning, in which
four buildings We're entirely con
sumed by the flames. The railroad
depot was in great danger but was
saved by the aid of the citizens of
the town. The fire originated about
p o'clock in Collins drug store, and
spread to the large three-story
storehouse of Milton Edmunds,
thence to the Office and stables of
Edmond Bailey. In a short time
all the buildings were reduced to
ashes.
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Heating HINTS
l.. M&&aB BaaeAy

IN ORDER to regulate the fire
L for daily temperature changes,
rely entirely on the Check and Ash
pit Dampers. The Check Damper
is a fap-like damper which should
be located in the chimney pipe
betaUeea the Turn Damper and the
chimney. When this damper is
open it retards the burning speed
of the fire. The Ashpit Damper is
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purpose but highway improvement
Continuance of the present trend
works an increasing hardship on
our motor vehicle owners, threat
ems the general welfare of the high
way system and precludes much in
the way of expansion. Support for
such an amendment is steadily
growing"
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

. Like a flower garden
the Floral Fragrances by
Lucien Lelong are romantic
and appealing. The package
looks like a garden in bloom.
$3.50
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05
OFFICERS MADE
OF GRADUATES
Marines Seek College Grad
yates for Training as Offic-
ers in Marine Corps
SCHOOL AT QUANTICO

College men who wish to become
officers in the U. S. Marine Corps
may take the first step in that di-
rection by joining the Candidate
Schools now being conducted at
Quantico, Va. More officers are
needed as the strength Of the
Marine Corps has been increased
from 1880 to 38,6OO men. After
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05

locat tie d below
the CRATES and
controls the
amount of air
supplied to the
fire.
For best OPP
era tion these
two dampers
should work to-
II II
Smyrna times., 1940-12-05
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF DEC, 3RD, 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.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25

Preaching service at II o'clock
 Special studies in the Bible each Wednesday evening at 7s30. You are invited 10 these meetings.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Lee M. Bunnell. has made application for a homesite. Anchorage serial 99S83. Tor land described as Lot aI7 Home si1e No. 304. embraced in U. g Sur vey Na. 2s2l, Nrangell Group of Surveys. containing 8.52 acres. and it Is uoW h the files of |. s. Land Office. Anchorage. Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- yersely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse elaims in Che district land office within che period of publication or thirty days thereafter or they will be barred by the provisions Of the Statutes.
 George A. Lingo. Register. Date First publication Sept 20. l9a0 Date Last Publication Nov. Is. I940.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
CHAMBER ADVANCES PLAN FOR DEVELOPING
 TOMS CREEK DISTRICT

Plan for creating a reereational area at Toms Creek near old Town will be taken up by the Chamber of Commerce. it was decided at the regular luncheon meeting Monday in the Civic Center. There are many recreationaI advantages to the dis trict. 1t was brought out, and these will be presented to the U. s. For est Service with the aim of getting some work done in the area.
 Mayor Van H. Fisk reported on his recent trip to Juneau in con nection with the airport. expressing belief that Wrangell had an excel lent chance to get field here. Da- Ia on air field possibilities here with accompanying maps. is aow being prepared for presentation to the proper authorities.
 The Rev. N. Harry Champlin. new Presbyterian minister. was a guest of the Chamber.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev. N Harry Champlin. Minister
 Ias00 Sunday School
 1Is00 Church Service
 100 Young Peoples Christian Endeayor will organize
 7s30 Evening Service. Wednesday 1s30 Prayer Meeting. Thursday 7:30 Choir Practice.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
SALVATION ARMY

Brigadier ( Mrs. J. s. Gillingham
 Divisional Commanders Lieut.. C. Seivewright. Corps Officer Sunday. II a. m.. Holiness. 2s3U D. n. Sunday School. 7s3O ?. n. Evening Service. Friday. 7s80 D. m Prayer Meet ing.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
Anchorage Serial 08828

Notice is hereby given that Van H. Fisk. has made application Tor a homesite under the act or May 26. 1884 C4s Stat. s0gJ for a tract of land. described Us domestic No. 195. and designated on the plat 5f survey No. 232I. Wrangeu Group Surveys. as Tract ssB", containing .4.57 acres, and 1t Is now in che files of the [. S Land Office, An chorage. Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above described land should file their adverse claim in the District Land Office, Anchor age. Alaska within the period of publication or thirty days thereaf- ter. or they will be barred Ly the provisions of the Statutes
 George A. Lingo,
 Register. Date First Publication, Sept. 13. Date Last Publication. Nov. S.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
BEWARE WATERFOWL

Yes sir, four mighty hunters were they as they left town for the sd- kline Flats to bag their limit of waterfowl After losing sight of their gay eity's lights, they were sorry they had left because it was the time of year when the sharp Stikine wind comes bowling out of the river canyons and one feels much safer along side the fire lis- tening to it moan through the caves After a narrowing trip up river in open boats with their re liable outboards they finally reached a Godsend which was in the form of Nore's house. And glory be, there was also a light in the house. which meant a fire and some hot grub
 After filling themselves up they sat and talked over the past lew hours. trying to stop the shaking Of their knees in between times. Ah, boy, il was good lying in a warm dry bed listening to the wind howl
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25

FOR SALE - 34 foot hull. five ton
 net, seven gross, g.3 foot beam.
 3.6 draught. all around boat For sale cheap inquire Sentinel of- flee. 4I=tf
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
ASSEMBLY OF con MISSION Rev. 4. L. Calame. Acting-PastOr

The Rev. NJ. A. Monday was heard to say There is none so poor as the one who has no Christ Adv.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
Anchorage Stepping Lively

Things are happening so fast up around Anchorage one cant stay away more than month and keep up with activities. according 10 Z. J. Loussae. pioneer Anchorage drug gist who was returning home on the Aleutian after a business trip Outside. MT. Loussac had been gone a month and commented he hardly knew what was going on at home because with the defense program things change so rapidly. Anchorage has one Of the major military base developments in the north.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25

Sunday 11.0o a. m. Sunday School
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outside and knowing you were sale | I'm sure that not one of us would have changed places with the Pres Iident of The .. S. if we had to go l through those terrifying hours again. One of tthem very jokingly said that while on the trip over all he could think Of was that the river never gives up its dead Swell guy huh2
 The next morning they're mp bright and early at 4 o'clock sharp and all set to wreak their vengeance on some ducks and geese. That gy- ening after covering the flats from one end to the other. they got to- gether at fhe shack and discovered the net results for the day were 2 geese and 1 ducks The WrangelI Wolf tBiI4 rates an honorary men tion as he shot the geese.
 They had planned on going home the same day. but after glaneing out al the raging torrent between them and home sweet home they de- eided to wait until the following day when a larger boat would be out to transport them home.
 Although I came pretty close to getting myself some roast goose. I didn't quite succeed and although hate to admit it. returned home without even a feather. My. my the luck Of some people.
 "sTIKINE MUD"
 Well folks after 8 whole summer Of idleness l guess the old river is over run with snags and mud sol We better get to work:
 Well I wonder if Bill knows how to cure Wrangell Wolf bites yet. Bill says he can if he can get those size twelyes up the stairs without waking up the dead. and Emmy's old man.
 Mary says shes been a good girl lately. but We know different Since she got word that a certain bakery boy is coming back she hasn't been fir to live with.
 Oh. yes. by the way. blue seems to be all the rage this season for all the dope on blue pajamas con suit Macky?????
 Since school started Betty's fin ger nails have been awful short, she can't seem to control her pa tience, but she will be all right as soon as BIakie comes over with the team. you know John Robert Ottness.
 It seems that Eugene and Gail are not on speaking terms. Is that oneI Of the symptoms Of love, Eugene?
 Whats this We hear about BenjyI losing sleep over a certain Blonde fellow around town. Maybe that sI why We see Benjy and Carol Moorel together so much.
 Say, by the way l hear Anchor age is going to be quite a city soon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 De RsE Arnold Krone. Pastor

Sunday. 25rd after Trinity 7s30 a. n. Holy Communion at Nrangeli Institute.
 9:45 a. m. Chapel Service at Wrangell Institute
 10s00 a. m. Church School at St. Philips Church
 11:0O a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon.
 Monday. St Simon and st. Jude 9s30 a. m. Holy Communion
 Friday. All Saints Day 9s30 Holy Communion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
BASKETBALL PROSPECTs

Basketball this year will be at least a colorful affair at Wrangell High School. Suits and sweat shirts of bright crimson satin have been ordered for the team. The eheerleaders have ordered bright red uniforms and the girls organfza- ton will appear at all games Tn scarlet skirts and white sweaters. The basketball team looks promis- ing. While in the need of a lot of basketball fundamentals. there seems to be some speed. one great handicap will be however, the lack of height which will have to be made up for by elusive plays and speed. While a championship team cannot be promised this year. there will be definitely a classy looking outfit appearing on the floor.
 Coach Williams P. s. Don't give up hope though, boys. Remember Success Crowns Effort"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25
Wrangell Hi-Lines
EDITOR

EDITOR --zz--zzBarney Iversen
 You beteha the Juniors sure can be different. Why the other day they even went as far as to give, not a common ordinary candy sale, but a banana sale which was right in line with the grade schools an ti-candy drive.
 They were frozen and covered with chocolate and boy. how delic- ious.
 Long after the new sensation had been sold out, there was still she clamor I've want some bananas" in the air.
 The boys of the Junior class must hand 1t to the girls for fixing them up so wonderfully. but when asked, Why didn't you just keep the twenty cents we donated to buy the bananas and chocolate with instead Of going through all the trouble and you would have made about two dollars instead of the fifty-fire cents you made from the sale2.', the ever dominating girls shut up like clans and changed the sub jeet.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25

Especially after the Aleutian's last trip north. My my, the boldness of some peoplei Hiyah, Mary.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-10-25

for Young and old. .7:45 p. m. Evening Worship
 Tuesday 7s45 D. n. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting.
 Thursday 7:45 D. m. MidzWesk Preaching Service.
Afro-American courier., 1940-07-01
The Voice Of The Custodian

Now that approaching the Fifteenth Grand
Lodge feel it privilege and an honor to pass this
word to you through the columns of this paper.
With each year the root of gratitude grows deeper
and deeper within When | think of how you have
stood by how you have cooperated in all things to
make this organization what it is, clap my hands
for Joy and breathe thankfulness to God for people
like YOU 1t gives one determination to go on to
hold and to prove faithful when those whom one
serves show appreciation you have done
There hardly be another message for me at this
of the year other than that which is fourteen
years Old namely: "Meet Me At The Grand Lodge in
Clarksdale, August 21 p, 23. think l never so
happy when Ihave opportunity to sit through
Grand Lodge and you there looking strong and de-
erined This is indeed opportunity not only for me
but for YOU To to the fifteenth year of Grand
Lodge and have the realization that organization has
moved smoothly through these years and has faced
barrier which too great to is remarkable
The last time met in Clarksdale, were highly
entertained and feel certain the people of Carksdae
going to be just courteous and make things Just
pleasant BEFORE We hope to take up lot of i'm
portan matters at this meeting and will be
Afro-American courier., 1940-07-01

the depression someone kept seeing good times coming
from around the corner, and wonder, if
good times have really emerged For many many years.
the Negroes this have suffered for an
school building they have suffered for space for
fort and sufficient teachers. We have heard whether
there is going be any solution far teachers
concerned but have little printed matter point
ing toward the probability of new building and better
heating facilities We hope and pray that this good
will take the of realization and that these things
will become visible to the natural instead of hiding
around the corner of imagination We want to register
our thanks in advance for the dea because we feel
those who have this matter in charge and know our
present condition and know that people everywhere form
better society when they knowlack of proper school
facilities for any people make them hindrances to good
society
Afro-American courier., 1940-07-01

for everyone who possibly can to be present tnat
be able to keep up with your organization and
have to accept second hand information
1t has been quite necessary for me TO
short story long. there is too much to talk aN5ht
therefore, | will this story up in few worde-
"Be there before. Let make this the big4s
Grand Lodge in attendance in applications and in So
lections that have had in the entire fifteen yeAr
Of history.
Again. want to thank you for your past cooperation
and pray Gods blessings upon you in all your worth
while undertakings. !.
Afro-American courier., 1940-07-01
The Parade

Well, we just would not feel like had had
Grand Lodge if omitted the parade This parade must
excel all others in the past This must be since have
not met in Clarksdale in eleven years We all know how
much is expected of person who goes off and
after long period of time 1t is the general opinion that
there should be some improvement therefore
selves eleven times the size when last met
there We cannot blame them for expecting Turn
on The Stunt" if do not, shall have to blame
ourselves We asking each lodge do everything pos
sble to be well represented in the parade-try pre-
beautiful float throw your efforts together and
beautfy car-represent yourselves in beautiful dec
orative way in the parade Let show Carksdale what
eleven years do for organization like ours.
Afro-American courier., 1940-07-01
Catholic School To Be Located On
Powell Hill

Already materials have been placed for the erection
of Catholic school for Negroes This school is much
needed in this town and welcome this group Of Christ
ian workers who will devote themselves teaching Negro
boys and girls the higher principles of ife The school
has an ideal location on Powell hill overlooking the cv
of Yazoo City, This will give the children protection from
traffic hazards and they will be able to enjoy the fresh
air of the hilltop. tf
Afro-American courier., 1940-07-01
Excuses

We realize what sacrifice it is going to take to
make this the biggest Grand Lodge held But the
best way win victory defeat If the rain
has hit you hard remember there will be others there
who have had the experience. There really is no
strength in and he who tries hide behind
ultimately finds himself just marking time instead of
marching want every Afro to do. Time is too
prescous to stand st-et get up and start to-
ward Clarksdale 50 will be there time August 21
%, %, 194O
Afro-American courier., 1940-07-01
FIFTEENTH GRAND LODGE AFRO.AWERICAN AN
SONS q NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AUGUST 2I, 22, 23, 1910
Continued From Page ~

Lodge will equal and perhaps surpas any that you have
witnessed in the past We earnestly working
Grand Lodge that not single part of it will
be dull-we expect to thrill inspire, inform,
and instruct through part of each days program.
Don't fail to give special attention to the program which
is printed in this issue of the Courier