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versity of Delaware, visited her
parents here recently.
Mr.. nd Mrs. Nathaniel Guessford
have been spending a part of the
winter at the home of their son,
Mr.. Walter Guessford and Mrs.
Guessford.
Mrs. Mary Coleman, of Rock
Hail. visited at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Money last week.
Mr.. Joseph Budd was visited by
his grandson, Mr.. Passwaters, Of
Smyrna. on Wednesday
Mrs. Baynard Marvel, Mr.. and
Mrs. Junior Hutchinson visited rela-
tives at New Castle on Sunday.
Mrs. Enoch Davis was a Mid
dletown visitor on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Weigal and
son, Charles, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vinyard at
Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Hughes and
sons Jimmie and George, spent
Sunday in Patterson, N. J.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Walls, Jr.,
of Wilmington, spent Sunday ev-
ening with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Walls, Sr.
Mrs. Zeta Barham Bradley, of
Dover, was visitor here one day
the past week.
Mrs. Martha Conaway visited
Sunday with her father and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wiley and
family.
Mrs. Elizabeth Collins spent
Wednesday with her mother, Mrs
Turner, of Smyrna
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Hawkins
and family, of Rocky Hill, N. j..
spent the weekend with her sis
ters, Mrs. Ruth Daniels and Mrs,
Esther Reihms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Reihm en-
tertained at dinner on Sunday
Miss Jean Muench and Miss Hazel
Lycan, of Wilmington, and Mr. and
Mrs. Fennimore Douglas.
MRS. william RaSh and son, Her
bert, of Smyrna, and Miss Eliza
beth Murphy, of Townsend, motor
ed to Cambridge, Md, on Sunday
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier.
Mrs. John Travis, of Townsend;
Mrs. David Travis, of Middletown,
and Mrs. Frank Sparks, of near
Colt, Md, spent Tuesday of last
week in Chester, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
PUBLIC SAFETY
UP TO DRIVER
Study Shows Majority of
Crashes Due to Negligence
of Individual Operator
COOPERATIVE EFFORT

A study of accidents on the
streets and highways of Delaware
shows that the largest number of
these occur where there is no regu-
Iation; in other words, where the
results of operation are due to ac-
ton of the individual, and where,
through some failure, he causes in
jury to others. 1t is plain, then,
that the object of the Delaware
Safety Council should be this in
dividual driver who must be edu-
Gated and taught responsibilities.
According to the Council, the
causes for accidents prove that the
great majority of them are due to
negligence of the individual oper-
ator; driving on the wrong side of
the road, running off the road, ex-
ceeding the speed limits, contest
ing for the right of way, ETC.; GER
tainly all Of these show plainly
who is at fault.
The State of Delaware has done
everything that 1t can to eliminate
the dangerous railroad grade cross
ings, and to widen and mark the
common highways. But it is diff.
ficult to cope with the human equa-
ton, difficult to understand the
kind Of speed complex that will
persistently disregard all the warn
ings at the railroad grade crossing
Public safety is purchasable
through organized effort, through
the dissemination Of safety infor-
nation, through cooperation be-
tween public bodies and private
agencies, the railroads, the indus.
tries, through the larger corpora
tions which employ men in hazard
GUS occupations and the personal
efforts of those workers them
selves. Certainly this wide coop
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
The Tribute to Mason Bailey

1t is an admirable tribute
that the Allentown Boy
Scouts are paying to the late
Mason Bailey, son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas z. Bail
ey, who was born and raised
in Kenton. For a group of
young boys to travel all the
way from Allentown to hold a
memorial service over the
gave of their former Scout
master is one Of the most
touching Of tributes. 1t is
actions like these that make
our Boy Scouts SO fine today.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
Smyrna School Band

Congratulations are in or
der at this time to the John
Bassett Moore School Band,
and to Mr.. John McFaddin,
who has SO ably trained them.
Such a fine, up-to-date school
is deserving of a fine up-to-
date band, complete with new
uniforms and a peppy Drum
Major. We hope our young
musicians will make a good
record at the State Band Fes-
tival in Wilmington to-mor-
row.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
LEMON JUICE RECIPE
CHECKS RHEUMATIC
PAINS QUICKLY

If you suffer from rheumatic. arthritis OF
neuritis pain. try this simple inexpensive
home recipe that thousands using. Get
a package of Ru-Ex Compound today. Mis-
ii with a quart of water. add the juice OF
lemons. It's easy. No trouble at all and
pleasant. You need only tablespoonfuls
two times a day. Often within as hours
sometimes overniRht-splendid results are
obtained. If the pains do not quickly leave
and II you do not feel better, Ru-Ex will
cost you nothing 70 try as it Is sold by your
druggist under an absolute money-back
guarantee. Ru-Ex Compound is for sale
and recommended by
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
ARTS CONTEST
FOR 4-H GIRLS
Members Talented in Home
making to Be HOnored Thru
National Record Contest
AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Club girls with talent in home
making arts will be again honored
through the national All girls rec
ord contest to be conducted during
1910 by extension agents. Infor-
nation and suggestions for carry
ing it on may be obtained from the
State Club Leader, who announces
its acceptance. How All training
gives girls the ability to do many
home tasks well is shown in their
records. Last years six national
winners in this contest cooked A.
430 special dishes and 81 meals,
canned 1903 pints of foods, made
631 articles and garments, took
part in dress revues, did extensive
room improvement and raised
much garden. They also contribut-
ed to youth and community i'm
provement by conducting 81 dem
onstrations, made 1,706 exhibits at
fairs, and averaged four years of
club leadership. The girls record
contest encourages such enterprise
and helps to bring it to public gaze
through appropriate awards pro-
vided by Montgomery Ward for the
18th year. Each county winner
receives a special gold medal. state
winners an all-expense trip to the
18th National All Club Congress
in Chicago, Nov. 29-Dec. z, and six
5000 scholarships go to national
winners. Particulars may be OBJ
tanned from county extension
agents.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
/ WOULDN'T SEND MY BOY
TO CHURCH


By Justa Rimer
I wouldn't send my boy to church;
It's not the place to send him.
What would he think of me, if I
Should try that way to mend
him?
Of course, I'd let him go to school
To get an education.
And some day, when he is a man,
Perhaps he'll lead the nation.
I'd send him to a picture show,
For fun and recreation;
Where he may also study art.
That, too, is education
I'd send him to baseball game,
If such is his ambition;
Where he can learn about clean
sport,
And honest competition.
But when it comes to going to
church;
No, sir, I'd never make him
A better way, by far, would be
For me to 60 and take him.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
NOTICE OF BOND REDEMPTION

Notice is hereby given that the following
bonds of the Smyrna Special School Dis
trict will be redeemed on June Is. 1910. at
the Farmers Bank. Dover. Delaware; Bond
No. $1,000, Bond No. 3-s1 900, Bond
No. 11-S500. The interest on these bonds
will cease to accrue after June Is, 1910.
Board of Education
Smyrna Special School District
By George w. Wright, Asst. Supt.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
NEXT YEARS CONCERTS
Dover Cooperative Concert Asso
citation Complete Drive

CihiIOH SuilipltLt Diltt
After completing a successful
drive for memberships in the third
series of concerts presented by the
Dover Cooperative Concert Asso-
citation, directors of the Association
met last week with Boris Sokoloff
from Columbia Concerts Corpora
tion to arrange for next years
program. AS had been previously
announced, contract was signed to
bring the famous Don Cossack
Male Chorus to Dover. Nicholas
Kostrukoff is the conductor Of the
General Platoff male choir of 27
voices. Several changes of old
Russian costumes are included as
well as a knife dance. Dorothy
Crawford, who gives original char
acter sketches and is assisted by a
concert pianist, was also chosen as
many subscribers had indicated a
preference for an entertainer from
this field Miss Crawford was re-
Gently reported in the New York
Times" as new rival for Ruth
Draper and Cornelia Otis Skinner.
So popular with Dover audiences
was the concert given by Emo
Balogh, that another pianist was
chosen for the third attraction,
Daniel Ericourt being selected.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
HARTLY

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams en-
tertained on Sunday and Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Williams
and Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Mirtzer
Of Bridgeton, n. J.
Mr.. Lawrence Kibler was a week
end guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Kibler Of Greensboro.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
NOTICE TO FARMERS

We are now contracting for
SWEET CORN at higher prices
than last year. All farmers inter
ested, please call office.
w. o. WHEATLEY & SON,
4-25 2t Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25

erative effort is essential if we are
going to be able to boast that we
have reduced to the lowest possible
minimum the hazards to life and
limb IN public places, in industry
and in the home.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
APARTMENT FOR RENT

Modern 4-Room Apartment with
heat, on Main st. Furnished or
unfurnished. Possession May 1st.
Apply
4-25 If GEO. w. BOEHMLER
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
FOR SALE

Good Peerless Saw Mill with new
saw, in good condition. Auto Trail
er. Cheap.
Southern Grown Tomato Plants.
w. o. WHEATLEY & SON,
4-25 2t Clayton, Del
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
FOR RENT

8-room House with all modern
conveniences, hardwood floors, sta
tionary laundry tubs, hot-air heat
and two-car garage. New paper
and paint thruout.
MRS. w. w. HYNSON,
3-4 If South Street, Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Smyrna Public Ii
brary Association of Smyrna, Del
aware will be held at the Smyrna
Public LIBRARY Friday May 10,
1910 at 7.3O P. NJ.
c. B. RAYMOND, Secretary
4-25 2t
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
WANTED TO BUY

United States Coins of all kinds,
especially Indian Head Pennies and
Gold Coins. Write
Box 528,
Alb st Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25
Daylight Saving For Smyrna

Daylight Saving For Smyrna
The observance of Daylight
Saving Time in Smyrna is an
idea to be thought about and
decided soon. Certainly it is
confusing to have so many
towns in a small state on diff
ferent time - confusing and
annoying. 1t might be to our
advantage and convenience to
observe Daylight Saving
time.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-25

Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Del.
aware. as Second Class matter.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15

Cheerfulness aids work as we'll
as digestion.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15
Coming Election
Us Important

BEING political neophyte does not in any
way mean that the duties, responsibilities
and inner workings of the office of Con-
gresham are unknown to Byron B. Ash
brook, nephew of the late Congressman, and
nominee on the Democratic ticket at the
special election held on Tuesday of last
week.
His long years of association with the
veteran legislator have given him ample
discernment as to how the constituency of
this district can best be served. One feels
safe in saying that Byron B. Ashbrook is
an understudy to the deceased veteran.
That being the case his actions on the floor
of Congress will be patterned to a large de-
gree after the career of his uncle. And no
congressional district was ever better serv-
ed than Ohio's 18th while William A. Ash
brook was it's representative.
Byron Ashbrook's lack of political back
ground is probably in favor of the voters of
this district. Of far more importance is his
experience in business and the matured
Judgment he has acquired through that
association. And of equal import is his
knowledge of finance. Legislators schooled
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15

in this science are today needed in Washing
ton more than ever before
Licking County Democrats gave the dis
trict two outstanding men to select from in
the persons of Mr.. Ashbrook and George J.
Mcdonald. The former can take pride in
his victory, the latter in the splendid ex-
preston of confidence the voters at home
gave him.
The special election on Feb. 27 allows
little time to conduct thorough campaign.
There is ample time though for Democrats
of Licking County and the five other coun-
ties of the district to unite behind Mr.. Ash
brook His election means continuation of
the equitable representation in Washington
to which we have been accustomed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15
Life Insurance
AS A Protector

IN observing the 33rd birthday of the K. 1.
Dickerson agency of the Midland Mutual
Life Insurance Co., Kirby |. Dickerson, man
ager, set forth a series of pertinent figures
that go long way to prove insurance value.
His company alone, and there are many
similar cases in other agencies in Newark,
has paid $504,O to deceased policy hold
ers; over 100000 to living policy holders,
and during that 33 year period has collect
ed from deceased policy holders over $149,-
600.
Note the differential between the paid-in
and the paid-out figures. They form bas-
is for justifiable amazement and cause for
wonder over how it is possible. One answer
is: sound investments And the soundness
of these investments is reflected in the neg
ligible number of failures which have occur
red in the insurance world. AS they stand
they form a financial bulwark in old age
and in time of death.
The faith of the public in insurance. is at
tested in the more than 124, ,157 800 life in
surance policies now in effect in the United
States today, and in the fact that there is
in force in the world about $3.50, 900, 100000
of life insurance. The Dickerson agency
and all other agencies in Newark and the ma
tion are to be congratulated upon doing so
complete job in the field of public protec-
tiOn
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15
The Light In
The Window

TT was many decades ago when Little Nell,
in her return from the wicked city, stun
bled through the snow to find only the faint
glow of flickering oil lamp in the window
to guide her faltering footsteps. Since then
a new light has been thrown on the farms
of America.
Dwellers in cities who had but to press a
button or throw a switch to bring illumina-
tion have long taken their electricity for
granted. To them it has been and is some
thing that perpetually comes running down
out of the ceiling or up from the floorboard
through wires to make their bulbs glow,
their radios operate and provide countless
other conveniences at an insignificant COST
In American rural regions, including our
own Licking County, electricity has been
looked upon as a luxury far beyond the
reach of the average farmer. And up until
five years ago, nearly 80 per cent of all
farms were without white power. Under
the inadequate flicker of kerosene lamps
and other horse and buggy illumination,
farmers MIXED cows, thawed pumps split
wood and read their magazines and papers.
But here, as in most every case, change
has been an invader. The establishment of
the Rural Identification Administration in
1886 has increased to almost 25 per cent the
number of farm homes with electricity. In
it's five years of operation it has strung
wired service to more than 100000 rural
families in 45 states of the union cooperat-
ing with private utilities.
Licking County's position is significant.
Here IT'S per cent of all occupied farms are
electrified; almost double the average for
the State of Ohio with "A per cent, and more
than treble the national average of 1872 per
cent. Still more significant is the report
that a county maintaining an average of rs
per cent electrification is enjoying its full
share of modernity. In April of last year
1857 Licking County farms were enjoying
the benefits Of this invisible, surging COM
modify.
And as it fast becomes necessity rather
than a luxury, electricity is making for
greater efficiency on the farm, improved in
come and higher standards of working and
living. The light in every farm window will
soon burn with new briliance as the en-
ergy of electricity fires the beacon of prog
ress in American rural life.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15

Again he was overwhelmingly
defeated. In his own estimation
he was down and out of politics
at the age of so. He had been
unable to achieve one single per-
sonal victory in 80 years of con-
slant effort!
But the unseen forces of cir
cumstance sometimes move to
meet the great issue of a human
life with certain if disheartening
deliberation.
Two years after this last and
disastrous defeat, destiny with
one magnificent stroke compen-
sated this man for his years of
heartache, disappointment and
failure.
HE WAS ELECTED PRESI-
DENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
l have repeated this story of
Abraham Lincoln as it was
dramatized for me by my friend.
You and l frequently brush
shoulders with many men who
need this stimulant. 1t is
worthy of an important place in
the gallery of every mans life,
rich or poor-a universal prom
Use that we too "shall not have
lived in vain"
Originally released in 1884 as a
New Years Greeting card, this
message has been reprinted in
many publications, among them
the January, 1889 issue of Readers
Digest.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15
From The Files. -.
OF The Newark Leader
5-Y E A RS A AGO- 10
1929 - DECEMBER - 1884
1929 - DECEMBER - 1894
FEBRUARY Is, 1880


John Lynn, Johnstown, announced his candidacy
for County Commissioner subject to the Republ-
primaries.
Loss of $1311 in operating expenses for the City
Hospital was reported at the annual meeting of
the trustees. Sixty-five charity cases receiving
784 days were responsible for the deficit, it
was said.
Columbus and Franklin County authorities had
their first experience with sky pirates in the theft
of 3-seater TravelAir plane, the property of Ed
win r. Gewart, North 21st street.
City Council adopted resolution declaring its
intention to appropriate property to be used as
landing field for aircraft and for transportation
terminal.
FEBRUARY Is, 1885
The list anniversary of the Knights of Pythias
was being observed in Pythan hall by members of
Newark and Roland lodges and the Pythian Sis
ters.
B. H. Frasch, highway engineer for District No.
5, State Highway Department, was reappointed to
the position by Gov. Martin L. Davey. He receiv-
ed the endorsement of the various Democratic or
ganizatons throughout the district
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Richardson announced the
birth of daughter in City Hospital.
Donald Stage was elected president of the
junior class at Newark High school, Thomas Nc
Donald was named vice president, Richard Rein
bold, treasurer and Vivian Mclaughlin, secre-
tary.
A marriage license was issued to Robert Dial,
&c. rubber worker, and Mary B. Haines, Pharis
emplOye.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15
HE COULD TAKE 1T

constituents refused to return
him to Washington.
Nine years later those who
knew and respected this man of
high principles determined again
to help him. They forced a po-
litical situation which placed him
in direct line for nomination to
the United States Senate. Until
one hour before the state nomin-
ating convention the entire cleo
torate had conceded his victory.
But at that last moment a split
developed in the party lines and
he was forced to step aside and
yield the office to a friendly op-
ponent. Again failure!
Two years later he made one
more attempt to attain the SEN
atorship, meeting the states
most popular candidate in a
series of open-air debates on the
questions of the hour. His op-
ponent, a suave, experienced pol
itician and a gifted orator, gave
no quarter to this misfit and
failure.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15

Many truly heartfelt thanks to
the good people of the 18th Dis
trict for their splendid support
given me in the primary election
last Tuesday. / consider your
expression as a tribute to my
uncle, and our mutual good
friend, the late Congressman
AshbrOOk. ] shall make every
effort to prove my wOrthiness of
your vote and the confidence it
signifies.
BYRON B. ASHBROOK
Democratic Candidate for
Congress at the special
Election, February 27.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15
LINCOLN

Tall and awkward, not so pretty
Just a country boy
Grew to manhood, smart and witty,
Out in Illinois.
Lived and loved and learned to "take it,"
Friend to black and white
His conviction-none could shake it:
Slavery was not right.
Unlike the Delphian of old,
Who sat and spoke her oracle,
Lincoln humbly stood, though bold,
To speak his speech historical.
He freed the black man with the pen
That signed the proclamation.
Though dead, he lives in the hearts of men
Honored by nation.
&C. J.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15
WORDS OF WISDOM

Our grand business undoubtedly is, not to see
what lies dimly at distance, but to do what Lies
clearly at hand.-Caylyle.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15

is o o
Dad W. Mitchell left the Wilbur Mitchell
R.
No 1spo by MOndbm ders of Foreign
ymen In
b Da
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15

What's good for business is good for ev-
erybody-even for you and me.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15
How Times
Do Change

A poll of young men and women conducted
by the YMCA shows that 80 per cent of
youth thinks that ability is no longer the
chief asset in getting along in the world. If
the reflection is true, it is nothing short of
shocking, because the notion is just as fall
lacious as it would have been 80 or 100 years
ago.
This feeling that it's more important to
know the right people than to know how to
do something well has been growing all too
fast. 1t narrows the psychology of achieve
ment down to the technique of winning
friends and influencing people.
Social clubs debate the question, What
should government do for YOUTH" In the
palmy days when the nation was in the pro-
cess of construction it would have been,
what should youth do for government" It
is the contrasting spirit of two ages.
Just as soon as we make good resolu-
ton, we get into situation which makes it's
observance unbearable.
What's good for business is good for ev-
nrvhodu- ounn for Won and ma
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-15

ALUMNI BANQUET
Alumni of Madison school will
hold a banquet on Saturday,
March 16 at 1880 p. m. Admis-
sion is so cents.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-16
Huge Audience Hears
Joseph Cole In Last
OF Detroit Recitals

An enjoyable afternoon was eN-
pcrienced by an apprccialivc andi-
ence which about filled the lecture
room 81 the Detroit Institute OF
Arts. 10 hear Joseph Cole IN what
maybe his last local recital. last
SUNDAY afternoon Every number
OF his four groups was wei
rendered
His rich warm baritone voice
was vibrant and true toned Among
his most enjoyable numbers were
"vittoria Mic Care" by Caris'imi.
"Honor and Arms by c. F, Handel
and When I Think Upon the
Maidens" nv Michael Head Ot his
rroup ~ German songs hv Schu-
bert "Du Bist Die Rub was sung
with great expression and feeling.
An encore was demanded after
his singing Of Walter namrosche
"Death and General Putnam" Al
the end Of his program he was Oh
liged 10 sing TWO encores io satisfy
the audience. the last being NV
Souls Been Anchored IN me
Lord" by Florence Price. Negro
composer
Mr.. Cole was assisted nv
Cyril v. Barker as accompanist
who also PLAYED Chopin and De-
Bussv instrumental numbers
which we're we'll received. Mt
Cole was presented by the John
Wesley AME Zion church.