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Smyrna times., 1940-05-23

always want to live and it's good
to be home.
I'm working on the Smyrna
Times, principally occupied with
the advertising end. We hope to
increase the interest in this paper,
add new subscribers and through
the advertising columns, help the
progressive merchants increase
their business here. So, since I
live on farm, have been around,
work for the Smyrna Times and
like to write, I am starting this
column. with The Best Inten-
tions.''
The land around here is ideally
suited to asparagus growing. And
you're building for future profits
when you put it in. Frost can't
ruin your crop and the worst
descent of locusts can't wreck it in
a day. These things could ruin
one days output, but it grows in
again the next day. And one
planting bears for IS years!
But this column is getting too
long for starter SO be sure to
look for it next week, when among
other interesting things, we will
discuss the advantages and disad-
of growing asparagus
through an interview with Mr.. G.
E. Speakman, who has grown it
successfully and profitably for the
past Is years.
Smyrna times., 1940-05-23
WITH THE BEST
INTENTIONS
Continued from Page one)

those who read this paper. In par
ticular, this column will be devot-
ed to the farmer and the farmers
wife.
Who do 1 think I am, writing a
column for farmers and their wives
II. anyhow?
Well, 1 grant you / am not an
experienced farmer myself and at
first glance it would seem that I
am sticking my neck out a bit but
what l am hoping is that you will
help me by sending in suggestions
about crops or produce that you
have been successful with or a
description of your hobby or a par
ticularly good recipe.
My father is a farmer. We raise
asparagus on the south edge of
town, where / was born. I've been
away from Smyrna for years. For
2 years, I worked for the DUPONT
Company, writing for the DUPONT
Magazine and advertising paint. I
was a page at NBC for 6 months.
Last summer, / lectured on Re-
search Chemistry at the Worlds
Fair and just came from 6 months
writing copy in an advertising
agency. I've been around. And
although Smyrna isn't as myster-
ious as Baghdad, as romantic as
Rome or as exciting as Singapore
-..still Smyrna Is Smyrna and a
pretty wonderful place. I'm glad
to be back, because this is where I
Smyrna times., 1940-05-23

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Founded by Robert D. Hoffecker. July s.
1854 Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Smyrna times., 1940-05-23

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Smyrna times., 1940-05-23
Advertisement for Bids

Sealed proposals will be received by the
State Highway Department ct its office,
Dover. Del. until 2 200 P. M. EST June
II. 1910, and at that time and place pub
licly opened for contracts involving the
following approximate quantities:
CONTRACT $50
Tulls Crossing, Seaford, Sussex Co.
Overhead Separation
Federal Aid Project
i,SO0 Gu. Yds. Unclassified Excavation
1900 Gu. Yds. Excavation for Structures
1,200 Gu. Yds. Borrow
200 Tons Traffic Bound Crushed Stag
760 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Pave
$50 Lin. Fl. 81" S. D. Transverse En-
pansion Joint
$50 Lin. Fl. Transverse Contraction
Joint
428.0O0 Lbs. Reinforcing Steel
$4,000 Lbs. Structural Steel
260 Lin. Fl. Is" r. C. Pipe
1900 Lin. Ft. Cement Concrete Curb
$50 Lin. Ft. Integral Concrete Curb &
1eO Lin. Fl. Wood Shoulder Curb
7.700 So. Ft. Cement Concrete Sidewalk
Catch Basins
/ Manhole
$500 Lbs Castings
4IO Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Masonry
(Footings)
$50 Gu. Yds Cement Concrete Masonry
walls & Abutments)
$50 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Masonry
tPiers & Bents)
1890 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Masonry
(Superstructures)
$50 Lbs. Bronze Castings
1885 Lin. Ft. Cement Concrete Railing
Lighting System for Structure
These contracts will come under the pro
visions of the regular Federal Highway
Act. as amended.
The Employment Agency for contracts in
New Castle County shall be the Employ
ment Service Division of the Unemploy-
ment Compensation Commission, at COL
Shipley Street, Wilmington, Delaware; in
Kent County, the Employment Service Di-
vision of the Unemployment Compensation
Commission, Dover. Delaware; and in Sus-
sex County the Employment Service Di-
vision of the Unemployment Compensation
Commission, Georgetown, Delaware. The
minimum wages paid will be: for New
Castle County. skilled labor soc per hour
intermediate grade labor soc per hour. and
unskilled labor 35c per hour: for Kent and
Sussex Counties. skilled labor zoe per
hour; intermediate grade labor 40c per
hour. and unskilled labor 30c per hour.
Attention is called to the Special Pro
visions in the proposal. specifications and
contract agreement
Performance Of contract shall commence
within ten ClO) days after execution of the
contract and be completed as specified.
Monthly payments will be made for 80
per cent of the construction completed each
month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department
Each proposal must be accompanied BY
a surety bond certified check. or money to
the amount Of al least ten GO) per centum
of the total amount of the proposal.
The envelope containing the proposal
must be marked Proposal for the con-
struction Of State Highway Contract
No.''
The contract will be awarded or rejected
with twenty (20l days from the date Of
opening proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids.
Complete sets Of plans and specifications
may be obtained after May 81 1910. upon
receipt of two dollars $1,000 for each con-
tract. which amount will not be refunded.
Ffake checks payable to the State High
way Department.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
By: f. V. DUPONT. Chairman.
w. W. Mack. Chief Engineer.
Dover Delaware.
May Is. 1910.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-01-18

regret" and he was seconded by George Iarner.
Mr.. Naurer stated for himself and his family that
they had enjoyed their stay in Greenbelt "to the
fullest extent", and that they leaving the
and all their friends regretfully. He menti aned
pecily his appreciation of the cooperation of the
town management, the Town Council, and most of all,
the citizens Of Greenbelt, throughout his term of
office.
Winfield McCamy, Town Clerk, presented nr. Eaurer
with a letter of coGlnendatim behalf Of Roy S..
Braden. The members OF the Council individual
" voiced their regret at the Hayor's and
wished him Mr.. Vincent presented him witt
the gavel he has welded at Council meetings
the Fall Of 1898.
Mr.. Maurer and his family moved to Greenbelt in
October, 1887. He first elected to the Council
in November, 1887, and has served as mayor since
September, 1898, having been reelected last fall for
second term. His 1evel-headedness and tact in
filling this demanding office have been outstanding.
Other organi zations which Will miss his support and
participation the Community Church, the Citizens
Association, the Health Association, the Athletic
Association, and the Greenbelt Consumer Services,
Inc. Mrs. Maurer, Barbara and Suzanne, are remain
ing in Greenbe1t till April, when they will join Mr..
Aaurer.
George Warner, VINO has been acting mayor pro
tenn, Will now assume the mayoralty. seat in the
Council having been left vacant, the town charter
calls for the election of councilman soon
as possible" by majority vote of the Council.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-01-18
COMMITTEE GETS DATA ON
TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION

Allan S. Arness, delegate, and Abraham Chasan-
ow alternate, represented the Greenbelt Citizens
Association at meeting of the Prince Georges County
Joint Comd ttee Transportation which held In
East Riverdale January BE
Captain Duke exhibited numerous photographs and
moving pictures which he had taken to show the
gerous traffic conditions existing at the Mount
Rainier streetcar transfer point. He offered show
these moving pictures to the various Citizens Asso
Citations, and Er. Arness tentatively accepted the
offer on behalf of the Greenbelt Citizens Associa-
tion, subject to approval of definite date.
C. L. Aiel1o, attorney for the Joint Committee,
stated that the petition requesting reheartng
the order permitting the Capital Transit Company
operate shuttle service during off-hours had been
filled with the Maryland Public Utilities Comi sston
had been filed, but the Commission has yet taken
any action.
It was urged that members of the various Citizens
Associations submit much evidence possible
pertaining to the hazards and Inconvenience created
by the change in transportation facilities that
the Joint Comd ttee could present strong at
the hearing. It is believed that reversal Of the
order be obtained if those who possess the ev1
dence will present 1t to their representatives.
The next meeting Of the Joint Committee set
for January II in Eyattsvi1le.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-01-18
NIGHT SCHOOL HOLDS ANNUAL FETE

More than a hundred guests attended the we'll
planned tea sponsored by the Education Committee
the Citizens Association Sunday afternoon to
Pm. at Greenbelt's display home.
The tea celebrated the completion of years
work In the towns adult education Of which Mrs.
Rose Apher is director. The guests included all
night school students, teachers Greenbelt High
and Elementary schools, and heads organizations
interested in adult educ alton.
E. K. Ze1ler, director of adult education Of
Prince Georges County present.
Mrs. Apher received the guests while Mrs. Roy S.
Braden and Mrs. Leon Benefie1 and Mrs Reba Harris
poured.
The committee responsible for refreshments In
c1uded Mrs. Louis Bessaer, Mrs. Wallace Mabee,
chairmen, and Mrs. Eva Laaso, Mrs. Miriam Provost
and Mrs. Leon Benefiel.
The serving committee included Mrs. Kathleen Tay-
1or, MRS. Gladys Hughes, Mrs. Maxine Melton and Mrs.
Ray Peterson.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-01-18
T. S. A. ENDORSES HOME OWNERSHIP HERE;
TEMPORARY STAY FOR THOSE OVER LIMIT

Home ownership in Greenbelt became possibility
result of meeting of the special Citizens
Association committee lease tenure and officials
of Farm Security Admins tration last Friday
Out of the conference also came the promise of
temporary stay in the Applicant of maximum income
restrictions on those residents who are now faced
with the spectre of having to because of recent
salary increases.
After conversation wi tn DR.. Will Alexander, Ad-
mini istrator, and Iajor John o. Walker, Director Re-
settlement Admin stration, which lasted hour and
quarter, Dayton ii. Hull, chairman of the special
committee, given assurances that the entire mat
ter of family income in relation to lease tenure
would be reviewed in its relation to the ideas back
planning of this community. Other members of
the steering comit which in wit the F. s. A.
officials Rev. Robert Kincheloe, Donald H.
Cooper, George warner, and Ruth Taylor.
The possibility of home ownership in Greenbelt
vcloped after MAJOR Walker asked the comi ttee for
suggestions which would offer solution to the ten
ancy-income problem in the town. The committee
sponded wi tn two proposals: that families the
income limits be allowed to stay, paying enough in
creased rent to offset advantages of the igher sal
ary; and that plan be explored whereby Green
bolt residents who receive raises in salary
limits set by the Administration build their
homes.
Both Dr.. Alexander and Eajor Walker receptive
to the idea of building private houses the large
Greenbelt tract of land, and revealed that this had
been early plan developed by +. S. A. and later
abandoned.
Details pertaining to the plan will be announced
the Citizens Association coumitte and F.
S.A. have had time to study the proposition little
further. At meeting of the full co@i ttee Sunday
night specific questions were listed for Chairman
Hull to send to DR.. Alexander. These such
points the rental ich would be charged for land
longtern lease, locations available for build
ing, the cost of utilities, and arrangements for
financing. questionnaire is being circulated here
In town to ascertain how many are interested in the
plan.
Major Walker and DR.. Alexander, in offering their
cooperation for the building program, warned that F.
S.A. had funds available for constructing private
homes, but that plans and advice could
be provided. It has been suggested that residents
who In position to build their own homes form
groups of six ten other convenient number
in order to effect savings through group buying
tracing.
Although definite statement could be obtained
by the COMM ttee removal of income limitations
for those renting in Greenbelt, definite
ances made that those the limit at
the limit would be allowed to their one-year
leases until discussions relative to private pro-
gram completed.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-01-18
Birthday Ball Date
Set For February 3

This year the Presidents Birthday Ball will be
jointly arranged by nine Greenbelt organizations.
Saturday, February 3, selected the date for
the dance at committee meeting last week. Tickets
will sell at so cents each. Dancing Will be from
10 P.E. until Am. in the Auditorium, with music
by Mat Matson's orchestra.
orsnizati ons participating in the sponsorship of
the dance James Smith, Joe Bar Ben Goodman,
Tom Freeman, Bernard Jones, Joseph Starke, Leon
Benefiel Mrs. Paul Kasko Mrs. Tom Freeman, Mrs. Al
fred Lehman, Mrs. Lyman Wooman, Mrs. Joseph Renin
ick, Guy Moore and Charles Wright.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-01-18
County Association Asks For Hospital

Dr.. S. R. 5erenberg, local director of public
health has been appointed member of the bylaws
mittee of the Prince Georges County Hospital Asso
citation.
The County Association, at its regular meeting,
January z, voted to become permanent organization.
Its primary objective clarified before record at
tendance of about 100 representatives of leading
c1vics welfare, and county organizations has been
outlined drive for the establishment of a
ty hospital. The next meeting will take place Jan
uary u at the Bladensburg Fire House.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-01-18
HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIMENTS WITH NEw IDEA

In line with the progressive educational tech
niques being tried out in the local system,
the Greenbelt High School announces departure
in extra-currtcular activities of student body.
The opening Of the school term saw the high
school clubs organized the usual basis Of after
school hours meetings. An innovation is being tried
out in that the clubs especially the Spanis Club,
Hobby Club, Commercial and Dramatic Clubs, meet
during school hours in effort to determine the
effect.
Should this idea develop satisfactorily, the
school curri culm will be revi sed to include spe-
cial activity period. The present schedule provides
for meetings during the third period every second
and fourth Friday.
The Symphony Group still meets Friday, during
the Last period.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-01-18
MAYOR MAURER RESIGNS
TO TAKE CHICAGO JOB

Henry H. Maurer rendered
his resignation as mayor of
Greenbelt at special meet
ing Of the Town Council
called Monday evening, an
nouncing that he had accept
ed a position as Aircraft
Inspector for the Civil
Aeronautics Authority that
would take him to Chicago.
cilman Gawthrop moved
that Mayor kaurer's resig-
nation be accented nWith
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-01-18
HOME OWNERSHIP QUESTIONABLE

Appearing below is questiomaire prepared by
the Special Subcomi ttee Housing which everyone
who is seriously considering Greenbelt a place
of permanent residence should fill in.
The first step that the conmi ttee has to take in
exploring the possibilities of home building pro
gram in Greenoelt is to determine the of the
interest. 1t then needs knowledge of the
ber of people able to make down payment and the
length of time before such payments be scraped
together. Finally, the type and size of homes,
while individualized, depends largely the amount
of ney which be spent Fer month for payments.
Please answer the questions below, therefore, and
return them to the committee in of Dayton W.
Hull, 46-B Crescent Road (either by mail in per-
son, drop them sealed into the Cooperator Box at
the entrance to the Variety Store). It Is under
stood that answers 10 not obligats in any way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
HIGH SCHOOL VS. ALUMNI
 CLOSE GAME LAST NIGHT

It was only practice game as scheduled between Douglas High School last night and the Alumni, but the latter fortified by a few of the town players messed out a yic- tory
 Starting his second string first, Coach Pool saw his team fall into T trailing position and the score at the end of the first quarter was 12 to 4 against them; but alternating with his first string then the odds changed so that at end of third quarters the high school were lead- ing 27 to IT.
 Then in the last quarter, the sec ond team lineup went in again to lose the game, 35 to 3l. The Cashen twins starred as forwards, though G. Wahto at center scored as high pointed with eight points. Guerin and Stragier scored high for the Alumni. Among the latter in the game were the following players: M. Jensen, N. Rustad, George Strag- fer. J. Mills. l.. Guerin, Glen Ed wards and D. Brown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

Rain falling this from Kodiak Island the scattered light Clear partly cloudy skies Alaska The greatest previous 24 90 cast with scattered light showers disabilities
 The Saturday inches To- caed 49 degrees north i64 Alaska Peninsula thence southward gitude lower attitudes high  ton Alaska located 30 degrees north degrees west
 1-Sunrise Dec2 2-Sun- rise 9:21
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
Chuck Revera Has
 Birthday Party

Chuck Revera celebrated his thir- teenth birthday today beginning with a spaghetti dinner served at noon at the Revera home. There were games and later the group went to a matinee. Those present were Jean, Dolores, Loretta and Joan Powers, Billy and Ralph Trev- or, Ferris McGordy, Robert Larsen, Jackie Burford, Junior Swanson, David Sperling, Nathen Skinner, John and Joseph Revera and the honor guest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30

using gasoline ana water to wash vthe floor in preparation for the basketball game scheduled and when finished the bucket had been placed near the stove. A spark from the stove later fell into the bucket, igniting the gasoline and a little that splashed on the floor also started to burn.
 Without waiting for anything, .wo of the boys dashed out and had the aiarm sounded from the telepnone office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
MRS. pETRICH
 ROLLS 5S4 IN
 ELkS TOURNEY

Leonard Holmquist was the top bowler at the Elks last night as he fell but seven pins short of 600, finishing his evening with a 235 game blast, leading Triangle Inn to four-point win over Dodge Dealers.
 Jennings trio ran up a total of 1926 pins, best team score of the night, with Mrs. Tom Petrich practically stealing the evening show by rolling 2O6-207-171 for a 584 tally.
 Scores were as follows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
Felix Grdys Mark
 35th Anniversdry

Yesterday was the 35th wedding anniversary for U S. Commissioner and Mrs. Felix Gray, prominent residents of Douglas.
 The Grays were married Novem- Der 29, 1905, in Miles City, Mon tana. They have lived in Douglas for the past 29 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
Douglas Church
 Services

Notices for this church column must be received by The Empire not later than 10 o'clock Saturday morning to guarantee change of sermon topics, etc. DOUGLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH 800 a.m.-Holy Mass. 12:30 p.m.-Sunday School ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH No service tomorrow
 ALASKA EVANGELIZATION
 SOCIETY
 tNative Gospel Services)
 GEORGE H. LOVELESS
 Missionary-in-Ch Charge l0:30 a.m.-Sunday School. 7:30 p.m-Eyening Service. Wednesday. 7:30 pm. Prayer Meeting.
 Thursday, 3::3o p.m-Children's Class.
 All are invited to attend these services held in the Mission Build ing.
 The Daliy Alaska Empire guaran- tees the largest daily circulation of any Alaska newspaper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
BRUN5WICkER5 AND BARAN0FS
 ROLL CLOSELY

Brunswick and Baranof keglers had a tough contest last night in the commercial pin loop with the Baranof lads coming out three one the better.
 North Transfer won three from the Royals, while in the feminine tourney, Carnations cut the Lilies down three-one.
 Scores were as follows.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
THE WEATHER
By the U. s. Weather Bureau U. s. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WEATHE

 Partly light Sunday aternoon temperature lowest temperature tonight  Southeast
  afternoon north portion gentle moderate Chatham s"pg the coast of the Gulf of  cloudness with local
 
  northeasery 
  easterly Sunday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
SHOOTING GALLERY PLANS

The proposition of installing 2 shooting gallery in the portion of their new building where bowling alleys are planned to go in later, is matter under consideration by the Douglas Aerie, IT, F. o. E. Calvin Pool and Norman Rustad compose committee appointed to investi- gate the possibilities for the sport
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
FIRE IN BUCKET IS
 CAUSE OF ALARM

Gasoline ablaze at the Natator- ium late yesterday afternoon caused an alarm being turned in and took the fire boys on the run just to turn around and return as the blaze was then already out.
 Some of the school boys had been
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
MRS. TATE HERE

Mrs. Jackson Tate, wife of the Commander of the Sitka Naval Air Station, is spending a few days in Juneau on shopping trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30

CabIephOfO Lieut.. James B. Nicolson, g, is the first Royal Air Force fighter to re- ceive the Victoria Cross in this war. The award was made after Nicol- son, wounded in the head and foot and his Hurricane in flames, suc- ceeded in shooting down a German Messerschmitt before parachutin9 tc safety. It was Nicolson's first
 air battle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
FRIDAYS oUOTATIONs

Alaska Juneau mine stock closed Friday at 5A. American Can S6A, Anaconda 27, Bethlehem Steel 85A, Commonwealth and Southern IFS, Curtiss Wright 7I8. General Motors 495s, International Harvester 54as, Kennecott 34A New York Central 13 7/8, Northern Pa- cific 65s, United States Steel 66 7/8, Pound $404.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30

The Daily Alaska Empire has the largest paid circulation of any AL aska newspaper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
NCTICE

AIRMAIL ENVELOPES, showma air route from Seattle to Nome, on sale at J. B. Burford & Co. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Nov. 30. = Alaska Juneau stock at today's short ses- sion was quoted at 5A, American Can 87, American Power and Light 2%, Anaconda 277s, Bethlehem Steel 86%, Commonwealth and Southern B, Curtiss Wright SIS, General Mot ors 491s, International Harvester 54ss, Kennecott 34a, New York Gen. tral 1873, Northern Pacific 67s, Pound $404.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

Dow, Jones averages for the short session today were: Industrials. 131: :: rails, 27.97; utilities, 1897.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-30

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