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Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
UnpubliciZed Destruction

The fire loss figures, stag
gering as they are, don't tell
the whole story by a long
shot. We may read, for in
stance, that fire destroyed
some S4O0,00O,O0O worth of
property and 10000 lives in a
year. But what of the de-
struction that never can be
described in exact numbers?
Some of those fires burned
factories. When that hap
pened, men lost their jobs.
Many of them had to go on
relief. Their families suffer-
ed. Bills could not be paid.
And everyone else in the com
munity-grocer, doctor, bank
er, general store proprietor
felt the i'll effects of reduced
purchasing power.
Most of those fires destroy
ed taxable property. That
meant that all other taxpay-
ers eventually had to pay
more, to make up for the loss.
Even when a plant or home is
Immediately rebuilt, a period
of time elapses before it is
again carrying it's normal
share of the community tax
load. And in many cases, re.
building is long deferred, or is
not undertaken at all.
Some Of those fires devas-
tated natural resources. And
insurance can never compen-
safe for what it takes nature
hundreds of years to create.
Other fires destroyed books,
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
BY Alice Lee

THE age-old disagreement be-
Il tween father and mother on
light for the dining room seems at
last TO be reaching a happy solu
ton
In the past, father has held out
for Tots of light. while his better
half insisted upon dim. soft FLU.
mination, with candles assuming
the brunt Of the decorative lighting
burden on festive occasions.
Soft light in abundance is pro-
vided by the dining room overhead
lighting fixtures now appearing on
the market. These new fixtures are
as decorative as they are efficient.
Available In a wide variety OF all
metal. and metal-and-glass COM
binations. they harmonic beauti-
fully with your furnishings. at the
same time. they furnish the ade-
Quate illumination so necessary for
reading, study. or table games.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
SHIP TO SHORE
SERVICE HERE
RadiOtelephOne Service Makes
Possible Communication
With Ships on River
OPEN STATION TODAY

Radiotelephone service making
possible communication between
any telephone on land and ships on
the Delaware River and Bay, Up
per Chesapeake Bay and other
waters in the vicinity will become
available to the public starting at
4.01 a. M (D.S.T.) today, when the
Diamond State Telephone Com
pany inaugurates the service by
opening its recently completed sta
tion w. E. H. The transmitter of
the station is located near Della
ware City, and its main control
room in Wilmington, where radio
telephone calls to and from ships
will be handled by a marine oper-
ator. The station will be known
as the Wilmington Coastal Harbor
Radiotelephone Station. Accord
ing to Donald NJ Huber, district
manager for the Diamond State
Telephone Company, the Whining
ton station will serve ships of all
types, both commercial and pleas
ure craft, which are properly
equipped for two-way communica-
tion through the station. Tariffs
filed by the company with the Fed
eral Communications Commission
provide for two kinds of service
general and dispatching. General
service will permit telephone con-
versation between any land tele-
phone and any vessel properly
equipped. Dispatching service,
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
HOnOring a Town Citizen

The motion passed by the
Smyrna Business Association
to request Town Council to
name the Lake Como swim
ming beach in honor of Mr..
John G. Mannering, seems to
be a commendable attempt to
give credit where credit is
due. Mr.. Mannering has
spent considerable time and
effort on the realization of
this beach. He has always
lived in Smyrna, and has been
active in any movement af-
fecting the welfare of this
town, serving 10 years on the
town council. In naming the
municipal beach, it seems ap-
propriate to honor Mr.. Man
nering by giving the beach
his name.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01

paintings, family and legal
documents, and property of a
nature which is completely ir-
replaceable. Again, insur-
ance, vital as it is, is helpless
to make up for the loss.
Think Of this next time you
read figures concerning fire
waste. 1t will give you a bet
ter idea of what an aggressive
fire prevention movement,
supported by all the people,
would mean to this country of
ours.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
No Swimming Without Guard

No Swimming Without Guard
The unfortunate drowning
which took place this week at
Lake Como should cast no
shadow on the name of the
new swimming beach. AS a
result of this occurance,
council may pass a ruling that
there shall be no swimming in
the lake after hours, which is
at present 900 p. m. This
will be a wise move, for the
dangers of swimming without
supervision or protection of a
ifeguard is great, even for
good swimmers. The more
precautions taken, the less ac-
cidents are likely to occur.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
Railways Are Great Help
To Canada's War Effort

VANCOUVER, B. c. - Canada's S
railways are well able to meet the
stress of war and will help to make
the war effort Of Canada effective,
both by movements OF troops and
military supplies and by supplying
the transportation needs Of what has
been spoken of as the industrial
front, S. w. Fairweather, chief OF
research and development of Cana
dian National railways, declared in
an address before the Vancouver
Board of Trade.
Canada is a splendid industrial
base for the Allies and her railways
form a vital link in the lines of COM
munications, Fairweather said.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
DOVER

Mrs. James M. Satterfield, her
daughter, Miss Jennie Satterfield,
Miss Louise Hughes, and Miss
Minnie Schabinger, are on motor
trip to Montreal, Quebec, and other
places in Canada. They will stop
at Camp Quinebeck, Ely, VT, to
see the formers daughter, Miss
Anne Satterfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard E. Lynch,
Jr., and daughter, Miss Jane
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
UNIQUE Picture Carved

MANSFIELD. OHIO.-Mack ].
Esto, paint sprayer. after three
years of work, has completed an in
laid picture of 38. 600 pieces of wood.
gathered from all parts Of the world.
Z, Is Of the Rheims cathedral.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
NOTICE

The Penn Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Chester County. West Chester.
Pennsylvania hereby denies liability under
Policies No. D-20SOO to D-2O849 inclusive.
These policies have been either lost. mis-
laid. stolen or illegally issued and anyone
holding any of the above numbered policies
please communicate with the Home Office
of the Company at West Chester. Pennsyl-
vania.
7-I8 ct
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
3 CCC YOUTHS
DROWN NEARBY
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police rushed a new supply from
the Kent General Hospital. After
two hours of effort to resuscitate
the boys by DR.. Lewis Shaeffer,
camp physician, and others, they
were pronounced dead. Coroner
Herman Johnson of Milford took
charge of the bodies.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

1 desire to announce that I will
be a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Representative of
the First Representative District
of Kent County. Your support is
solicited and will be appreciated.
ERNEST V. BLENDT,
IL At Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
Something TO Worry About

Government experts estimate if
erosion continues at the present
rate, Boulder dam will be filed with
silt within $50 years.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01

primarily designed for commercial
shipping firms, permits telephone
communication between designated
land telephones and vessels owned
or operated by the subscriber.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
Americas Cliff Dwellers

Americas prehistoric cliff dwell
ings are concentrated chiefly where
Colorado, Utah. New Mexico and Ar
izona meet.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01

Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Del
aware. ss Second Class matter.
Subscription price. s1.50 per year. strictly
In advance.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01

Architectural style of the building
will be in harmony with its sur
roundings. When constructed, the
new building will provide more
space and modern equipment.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01

Lynch, left yesterday on a motor
TRIP through New York and the
New England States.
Smyrna times., 1940-08-01
PURCHASE LOT
FOR OFFICE SITE

Continued from Page One,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
NE AService Staff Writer

1NE ASChNtVC SbOAA NVLAtCE
 The best cultures, like the best clothes, depend tfor glamor on beau- tiful lines and exquisite finishing touches. This is a, year to let yonr hair dramatize rather than hide your features and the shape of your head-and for evening, to wear flowers, feathers or jewels with great restraint.
 Leonce, foremost designed of coif- lures to suit the individual as welly as the current mode shows both bangs and pompadours with the back hair dressed reasonably low on the neck.
 "No matter how nice your pom- padour wave, that washday look achieved by combing the hair straight up from nape of neck to crown of head, will spoil the eff feet" MT. Leonce explains. "If your hair is long and especially if your neck is too long or thin, wear a cluster of loose, vertical curls at the nape. Shorter hair may be worn in a soft swirl that hugs the head"
 MT. Leonce points out that the bangs and pompadour coiffures need little training and are easy to care for at home. He can, and will with out coaxing, teach any customer of his not only how to manage bangs or pompadour, but actually how to fashion soft waves and ringlet ends.
 Naturally, extremely few women can do professional-looking job on their own hair. But, in case
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Glortyimg Yourself
By ALICIA HART

of emergency, it's pretty handy to be able to push a wave into place here or re-curl an end there. More customers ought to wheedle their hairdressers into giving a lesson in the art of hair-setting at home.
 Lura de Gez, another famous setter of hairstyles, likes short hair, arranged to appear much longer than 1t is. She cuts the hair to four-inch lengths all over the head and says that this length allows for three or more dsitinc- tive cultures.
 Miss de Gez hates the set, lac- quered look so prevalent in evening hairstyles. She prefers brushed, clean, casually waved hair that gets its gala feeling by being sculptured into beautiful lines and adorned with flowers, feathers, jewels or bows.
 The cultures seen at the excit- ing opening of the National Horse Show would have made both MT Leonce and Miss de Gez extremely happy, The socially prominent wo- men who, be- -jeweled and beer mined, filled the boxes, also favored variations of the pompadour, beau tifully-waved bangs; and the cas- ual, subtly-waved rather than the set lacquered look.
 There were jewels in many a sleek pompadour, fresh flowers in the long bobs that debutantes continue to wear and here and there an elaborate headdress of sequined yelling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Of Interest To Women

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 e. How many women are wid. owed in the United States annuallyi
 A. Based on official statistics fol a three year period 1936- 1888, it i. estimated that there are about 100000. q
 @. Can pellagra in human being. be cured by diet?
 A, The following foods have beer found to be most effective in pre-. venting and curing pellagra: lear meats. chicken, liver, green leafy vegetables. legumes, and tomato juice.
 Q. How many stages Of develop. ment do fieas pass through?
 A. Four; egg. larya or maggot The adults are found on animals anC pupa or resting period and adult on the ground. The eggs are laic while the female is on the host. and drop to the ground and hatch in a few days Into legless larvae or mag gots. In two weeks or more the lar- vac become fuli-grown in the dust or sand and then spin tiny coeoons ln which they change 10 adult fieaf ln the course of . week or more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11


 this Mayb the reading these books themselves That's dea-no Miss Franks
 keeping times is the number Of published with American heritage Mother suit lapel and little daughter eats up such stories They Were Strong and Good"
 children reading about refugee boys and girls and problems when they set down in new country Dorothy oaboaed such book Tor Nothing Happens Another noted Gape refugee story for chill story refugee girls called Cherished Old"
 CHILDREN ARE AIR-NiINDED
 inevitable books about aviation For children talked mostly about transport pane constructive side of aviation Now small fry want about bombers And the books are up oae Fighting Planes of the World by ao Bernard Law shows the fighting planes of H countries as neg are right 9 of the trend such books as which Junior fine photographs from official United states 
 life is real and earnestthee are heroine struggling against ooo a the last chapter is reached
 is that in ls they follow the old Horao Ager pattern There G as ever success on realistic heroine meets real obstacles They're the m bump ten when ne held out to him the last page Of the DOCK
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11

cium and thiamin (Synthetic BD and to margarine small amounts of -vitamin A (synthetic carotene) which is more or less convertible into natural vitamin A in the body They are now convinced that this will help to maintain the strength health, courage and morale of the people during the war.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Attacks of Vertigo
 What was the remedy you recom- mended for Meniere's disease? My sister says you had an article about it, and l am anxious to find some relief. (P. W)
 Answer-Six grains of quinine sul- fate twice day at mealtime for fifteen days; then rest eight days; then another fifteen days of quinine and another rest of eight days, and so on for four or five courses. This is the treatment advised by the fa- nous Charcot.
 Care of Dentures
 Do you recommend that person lCAIAONC HID OCCUL1 ACb4l = ing at night? Some say dentists ad- wise it but others say their dentists advise against it. c. J. S.) Answer-Ordinarily any remov- able denture should be removed and thoroughly cleansed at night, but m special circumstances it is wise to follow your own dentists advice about this.
 Sweating Feet This has cured. not just helped, sweating feet: Sprinkle dry boraX powder in shoe once every three weeks for several months. c. J. K.)
 Answer-Thank you. Monograph on control of excessive or odorous sweating mailed on request, if you inclose stamped envelope bearing your address.
 Protected by John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
vITAMINs IN WARTIME

VII xAMlNS 1N WAN AME
 A survey by nutrition authorities in England showed that the diets of half of the population provided less vitamin B than is necessary to maintain healthn The minimum daily ration of B1 required to pre- vent manifestations of deficiency disease is 300 international units this was arbitrarily fixed as the av- craze daily requirement. by the League of Nations Technical com mission before the war
 In America, according to a Dept. of Agriculture report (Diets of Fam flies of Employed Workers in Cities, circ. 507, 1930, not withstanding plentiful food, the diets of these representative people were found deficient in vitamin D and vitamin B complex, as well as in calcium and Vitamin A. In some instances the deficiency was due to lack of pur- chasing power. In most instances the deficiency was due to lack of knowledge in selecting and using foods which contain these vitamins and minerals in significant propor- tionS.
 Right here or Doc Brady, who is not an authority about anything to speak of, begs readers to send for the monograph Wheat to Eat"-all one has to do is ask for it and in- close a stamped envelope bearing ones address. It tells how and why you should use plain wheat as a staple in your diet and gives recipes and instructions for preparing it.
 Take it from such nutrition au- thorities as Joliffe Cowgirl, and (well, consider it seconded by) the conductor of this column, more than half of the calories in the av- craze American diet today are de- rived from refined white flour and refined sugar and their products, yielding approximately 50 interna- tional units of vitamin Bl (thia- min): whereas in the average American diet in l840 more than half of the calroies were derived from whole wheat flour aground in the old stone grist milD and brown or crude sugar and molasses and their products. yielding approXi- mately 600 international units Of yitamin B, (thiamin) daily-and Of course the other essential factors or entities of the natural vitamIn B complex.
 In England they are now doctor ing the white bread in an effort 10 put back some Of the vitally essen- tial nutritive clements removed or destroyed in the process Of refining and storing and preserving -four. They are adding to the refined white four small amounts of eal-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Horse Shows Motif Is Military;
 FurS Replace Jewels As Fashion Hit

recent fall openings. The fur Is white with long black hairs spaced far apart all over it.
 Mrs. George B. St. George wore a black dinner gown with pearls and a pendant pin of pearls and diamonds. Whilhelmina Kirby ap- peared in black net, embroidered all over with electric blue se- quins and a metal cloth wrap Arden's jacket was shocking pink" Mrs. Esmond Martin, the former Edwina Atwell, wore a black lace gown and gold chatelaine brooch.
 So far, society has not adopted slim sheaths with slits. The vast majority of the skirts were full Sequins were evident but not screamingly so There were more dinner dresses and evening gowns with matching jackets than ex- tremely low-necked, sleeveless gowns. The newest note in wraps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11


 A mystery to many an active woman why she has those distress ingly large thighs and hips giving her such matronly silhouette, spreading so unbeautifully when she sits down!
 Usually, the reason is lack of the right exercise. Active though you may. be, If you use your legs only in backward and forward move ment you'll collect fatty pads on the outside of the thigh, you'll bulge at the hips.
 Give few minutes day to this simple leg exercise with side-to- side movement-and you soon zee those bulges disappearing. Hips and thighs again have the lovely slim lines of youth,
 1-Lie on floor, arms out to side and pull knees back to chest. g. Swing knees across body to right side, stretch legs straight down and back to straight position. 3-Repeat, swinging knees to left side. Continue exercise, alternating from right to left, for six times; rest and do six times more.
 Or have you a dowager's hump, middle-aged middle, a fiat bust?
 Our 32-page booklet gives exer- cises for slimming waistline, hips and legs; for beautifying arms, shoulders, bust and posture. Gives exercises to relieve painful feet, constipation, tense nerves; also a routine for entire body.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of BEST EXERCISES FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY to Waterbury Dem- ocrat, Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
THE PRACTICAL TWEED SUIT

For motoring, general all-around country wear or for under a fur coat on football sidelineS, the tweed suit is the practical outfit, worn with soft wool sweaters or washable blouses. Irene Dunne, screen actress, recently selected for a motor trip a tweed suit of royal blue and plum, the slim jacket in the new longer length. with pockets cleverly set in panels, Her brown felt sports hat, worn with this suit, is banded with plum grosgrain and trimmed with three royal blue feathers. To com- plete the outfit, Miss Dunne likes dark brown oxfords and natural pigskin driving gloves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
Ga. E
SMART PAJAMAS IN TWO-PIECE STYLE
PATTERN 25S

Sleeping beauty or lounging beau E -these Claire Tilden pajamas, Pattern 253, are just the thing for either mood. What a perfect gift they'll make for any girl! They're in that borrowed from -the-men" two-piece style that every girl adores, with roomily-cut lines that given wonderful comfort. The trou- sers. with their nice, wide legs are held in place by an elastic waist band. This means, of course, the maximum of freedom and ease with no bothersome snaps or buttons: no drawstrings to be forever coming loose. You can wear the smart top of this tsyle outside or tucked in whichever way you prefer. Won't the crossgain yokes show up strik- ingly in a colorful striped cotton or rayon fabric? The fullness is gath ered-in- below the yokes to keep it just where it's needed. Youll like the mannish, tailored collar, though a simple, round neckline is becom- ing, too. Both the long and short sleeve styles are loose enough for perfect easiness. eep the Sewing Guide close at hand for constant reference.
 Pattern 253 is cut in junior miss sizes il, l2, l3. IA. IS. I6. l7 and IS. Size l3 requires 43-8 yards 39 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (i5 c) in bolns for this pattern. WRITE pkEARLY SIZE. NAME. ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to The Waterbury Democrat. Pattern Department. 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
BY MARIAN YOUNG YEA Service Staff Correspondent

New York - The unfamiliar rum ble of ten-ton tanks and armoreq scout cars - a parade of the U. s. Army's mechanical cavalry-com- peted with flesh-and- blood horses for the attention of the glamorous audience that watched the famous National Horse Show open here.
 A distinctly military motif was prevalent in Madison Square Gar den which annually houses the bril- liant show. Not a spectator could forget for a moment that America is rearming, that national defense is the big issue of our times.
 The band played more marital music than 1t has in other years The soldiers of the United States Army wore sombre khaki instead of brilliant dress parade uniforms, traditionally seen at the National Horse Show.
 The flags of the military jumping teams of Canada, France and Great Britain were missing, of course. Even the socially prominent specta tors presented more serious front They were as hansomely gowned as always, but they were by no man. her or means as elaborately jeweled as they have been at other Horse Show openings.
 Ermine, mink, silver fox and other luxurious furs made the fashion scene one of elegance in spite of dearth of jewels and or chids.
 The style leaders of the country those women who actually ~ buy and wear the clothes that great de- signerS create--are sponsoring the vogue for brown. Brown lace, brown moire and, of course, brown furs were seen in profusion.
 They like red, white and blue, too. There were dozens of red gowns, even more red wraps, acres of white gowns and white wraps and plenty of blue, from palest sky blue tones to deep, rich royal and navy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-11
STUDENT HAIRDRESSER WOULD
 ACT

Mount Vernon, Ia. (UP)-When Cornell college co-eds want their cultures restyled many send for Jim Crider, freshman. who is mak- ing women's hair earn his way through college. Crider has had two years of experience in slason City and Cedar Rapids beauty parlors. He is studying dramatics.