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Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

The Smyrna Rotary Club, at the
regular dinner meeting last week in
the Wayside Inn, entertained as
their guests, Mr.. R. w. Slaughter,
past president of the Smyrna Ro-
tary, and his organization of en-
ployees. Mr.. Slaughter, speaking
in a program featuring the Rotary
Internationals special theme of
employer-employee relationships,
urged businessmen and residents of
Smyrna and Clayton to work to-
gether for eventual consolidation
as one community. Cross purposes
sometimes develop as a result of
opposing sets of plans for an area
that is geographically a community
unit, according to Mr.. Slaughter.
Upon the united goodwill of all
our citizens depends the business
success and prosperity of every one
in this area, and for that reason
our organization has long worked
for consolidation" declared Mr..
Slaughter. AS an example of what
has been accomplished in Delaware
by enlightened labor practices, the
organization and management of
the R. w. Slaughter Company of
Clayton was presented in full by
the 18 department heads of the
company, who were guests of honor
for the evening. They were: Fred
Egnor, Mrs. Helen Goldsborough,
Raymond Mabrey, Harvey Hill,
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
SMYRNA CLUB
STUDIES PERU
Club Members Discuss OppOr-
tunities in South America;
Three Interesting Talks
PART OF GOOD WILL TOUR

Mrs. L. NJ. Price, in introducing
the topic of discussion at the meet
ing of the Twentieth Century Club
last week, opened her talk with
these words: Young man, go
west" was the slogan in times
past, but today it might well be:
Young man, go to South Amer
ica!" In a three-way discussion of
the topic, Education in South
America" and "a Trip to Peru,
Mrs. Price, Miss Anna Beckett, and
Mrs. William Matthews disclosed
many interesting facts, among
which two are of special interest to
Smyrna people. First, one of our
own business houses, The Wilson
Cabinet Company has an Office in
that country; second, that nearby
Philadelphia has had a more exten-
sive trade with South America than
any other city in the United States.
Miss Beckett served as a guide in
the short tour which was made in
Peru. Her description of the an
cient cities of Cusco and Pisac,
built by the Incases, was very vivid
and interesting. Speaking of the
education in South America, Mrs.
Matthews said that while the Uni
versity of Lima was eighty-five
years older than our Harvard, the
masses of people in all the repub-
lies are very illiterate. Only third
of the children are given primary
education. The teachers are made
quately trained, rural education is
wholly deficient and twenty thou
sand new schools are needed. Near
" all the governments are now
making an effort to remedy these
conditions. It was further stated
that this may in time afford an op-
portunity for young teachers train
ed in our colleges and universities.
Mrs. Henry Webb played two piano
solos, "Whim", by Schumann and
"Gopak", by Mossorgsky- Mrs.
Theodore Ferguson, international
relations chairman is the leader of
the meeting tomorrow. Mrs.
George Robinson, chairman of Pro-
duction for American Red Cross,
will have an exhibition of the gar
ments which have been made by
the local chapter.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
.SUPT. MILLER
ATTENDS MEET
Convention of Educators in
st. Louis Decide Value of
School to Democracy
$4,000 ATTEND MEETING

George r. Miller, superintendent
of John Bassett. Moore School of
Smyrna, who returned this week
from the American Educators Con-
vention in st. Louis, reports the
progress made in the school sys-
TENS to-day. Attacking the prob
lem of What is right with the
schools?" administrators from all
parts of the country agreed that
the school systems of America are
serving the purposes of democracy.
Although 85 percent of the popula-
ton between the ages of and IT
are enrolled in both the elementary
and secondary schools, it was point
ed out that equal opportunities for
these youths do not exist. Bishop
Oman of Boston, warned that if
the hundreds of thousands who are
to leave the schools in the next de-
cade are to believe in democracy,
educational opportunities must be
equalized. In the appraisal of the
elementary and secondary schools
there seems to be more right with
our schools than wrong. The
changes have been most rapid in
the elementary school, The early
of the results of expert
in the several element
airy school subjects, the growing
of children, the prepara-
tion of teachers who teach children
rather than subjects, and the abb
sence of pressures from outside the
school have all contributed to these
changes. To the secondary schools
DIR. Spaulding of Harvard Univer-
sity gave credit for developing a
high level of literacy among our
young people higher level than
has ever been achieved by similar
group in history. He claimed that
wholesome physical habits have
been made possible by the second
airy schools. And significant was
the statement that secondary edu-
cation has acted as minimizer of
class distinction. Musica Ameri-
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
BAN TAVERN NEAR CAMPUS
Board Refuses License at Inn Near
Washington College

The State Liquor License Board
has refused to grant a license to
sell beer at the Blue Bird Inn, in
the vicinity of Washington Col
lege, to William o. Bringman. A
hearing on protests filed by Wash
ington College authorities and
property holders in the vicinity of
the college, was held before the full
board in the court house at Ches-
tertown, Md. In rendering its de-
cision, the board stated that its re-
fusal to grant the license to Mr..
Bringman was based upon the loca-
ton of the inn, and in nowise be-
cause of prejudice to Mr. .Bringman.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
SENIOR DINNER A SUCCESS
All Cooperate to Send Senior Glass
to Washington in June

The annual Senior Dinner held
Tuesday evening, was great sue
cess. School officials in reporting
the affair made note of the state
wide cooperation given to the Sen
1ors by business firms and individ-
uals. The list Of those cooperating
includes Frank Robinson, the
Smyrna Business Association, Dia-
mond State Diaries, Huber Baking
Company, the Smyrna American
Store, A. & P. Store, Sharpless
Company, Covey, Inc, all farmers
OF the Smyrna area, and members
OF the Sophomore and Junior class
es, Who contributed both food and
services An estiametd $40 guests
were served by the seniors.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
TO VIEW FLOWER SHOW
HOmemakers Clubs of Kent County
to Attend Philadelphia Show

The Home Demonstration Clubs
of Kent County are sponsoring a
trip for club members to the Flow
er Show at the Commercial Mu-
scum in Philadelphia on Wednes-
day, March 18th. Flower lovers
will not want to miss this oppor-
tunity to see one of the finest
shows in the east. The bus will
start from the Pennington service
station at 6 a. M, and proceed up
route 13, stopping at Harrington,
FELTON,, Viola, Woodside, Wyoming,
and the Post Office in Dover. A
bus schedule will be sent to those
sending in reservations. Reserva-
tions must be in by Wednesday,
March 9Th, Zone week in advance) !.
Get them in on tim so that you will
not be disappointed
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Middletown School Annex i'm Use

With 600 students in attendance,
new classrooms in the S123 ,24O an
mex to the Middletown school are
now In use. Features of the new
annex, built as PWA project. are
the modernly equipped cafeteria, a
complete new gymnasium, sound
proof music room, a manual train
ing shop, and four new classrooms.
all having indirect lighting, and
unit block hardwood floors.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. DR.. j. w. Colona, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week

The services at Asbury Methodist
Church next Sunday, March 10th,
will be as follows: the Church
School will convene promptly at 10
o'clock with Mr.. H. Q. Jones, super
intendent, in charge; the morning
worship service and sermon at IL;
the class under training for recep-
ton into the membership Of the
Church will be received during the
morning service; the Epworth
League service at $50 p. m; the
evening worship service and ser
mon at 73O. The public cordially
invited. Prayer service Wednes-
day evening at 7.30, and the
Church School Board will meet
next Wednesday evening immed-
lately after the prayer service.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Bids Open For Road Contracts

Bids for four contracts, including
the construction of approaches to
the Charles w. Cullen Bridge on
the coastal highway, near Rehoboth
Beach, will be opened March 13 by
the State Highway Department.
The other contracts are for con-
struction of 0.43S of a mile of con-
crete pavement for the Seaford-
Woodland bypass, repairs and
sidewalk on Delaware Avenue,
Laurel, and repairs and fiji for the
Silver Lake Road, Middletown-
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec
tor, Announces Services for Week
St. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, makes the following announce
ments: Friday tomorrow 7.30
p. M, the Rev. ]. Warren Atkinson,
D. D., rector of Trinity Church,
Elkton, will be the guest preacher
at the Lenten service Public is in
vited to this and all services. The
Fifth Sunday in Lent: 7.30 a. m,
celebration of the Holy Commun-
ion; 10 g. M, Church School; IL
a. m, morning prayer and sermon.
Monday, 23O p. M, Woman's Aux
iliary Study Glass at the home of
Mrs. Dwight.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Stove Causes Brooder House Fire

Smvrna Firemen were called
early Sunday morning to extin-
guish a blaze in a brooder house,
owned by William T. Doughten.
The fire, caused by a stove, was
under control in few minutes.
The brooder house is located at the
rear of Mr.. Daughters garage, and
was being put in condition to re-
ceive shipment of young chicks
on the following day. The damage,
according to the fire recorders re-
port, is estimated at $40, but un-
doubtedly would have been much
higher if the chicks had arrived.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
State Farmers Income Lower

DelaWare's farm earnings have
slumped more than S2,000,000 since
1887, recent u. S. Department of
Agriculture report shows. The to-
tai 1889 income was $1S,221 900.
Nearly S1,OOOO0O of the lost in
come is made up in various federal
benefit payments and subsidies,
however, and the actual loss to
farmers has not exceeded $780,
900.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Vi SMYRNA GRANGE
b. s,,a's attendance of Members +;
|. J aalngs and Solo CT

h. s..a' attendance of Members.
4. Ssadnss and Solo i,es,'' Given
" h@ hTslng Tsl Of the Smyrna
", thursday S9y evening, the
as, "a. 4 a0fitt, reminded the
at.,.d -. !, the Smyrna Grange
"a, u, las attendance con.
u ,.'sa ned throughout the
~ =. ssed their cooperation
sss,s 'ae I Grange to make as'a !
va ,,.sl Since the regular Iec. :
r.niAs' 1s'ls to attend, Mrs,
saa i q Presented a short
- q ! .s,,, Der stead, giving nr'is !
q .Is ! ss s,s given ven, il the future. e.
g Rlsaat. t. s,tsa rendered by Mr..
ag w. ae National cranao or,.
s ", Even q by Mr.. James
p d ., 4. Harry Johnson nI,aes resS
I'D . ). state attendance
a captsrrssss,ss rss Secretaries and
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Staff to Visit FruitIand Grange

The second Pomona official visit
of the year will be paid to Fruit
land Grange, Camden, Monday ev-
ening, March IL. Visiting officers
furnishes the program. A cordial
invitation is extended to all grang-
ers to attend.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
Chimney Fire at Smyrna Landins

Smyrna firemen quickly extin-
guished a chimney fire at the home
of Mrs. Sadie M. Smith, at Smyrna
Landing, late yesterday afternoon.
No damage occurred from the fire.
according to the report of the fire
recorder, Mr.. Fletcher Truax.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Rev. ). j. IhacEaberry, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week
The Presbyterian Church of
Smyrna, Rev. S. ]. Thackaberry,
pastor, announces services as usual
on Sunday morning and evening.
Young Peoples meeting at 6.45 p.
m., and Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Mid-week meeting on Wednesday
at 730 The Mite Society meets at
the home of Miss Clara Moore on
Thursday at p. m. The Mission
Study Glass meets at the Manse
Friday at 7.30 p. m All are well
come to these meetings.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Edward Hurlock, 81, Dies at Home
of His Sister, Mrs. Lucy LattOmus

Edward Hurlock, 62 years of age,
died Friday, March 1, at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Lucy H. Latto-
mus, on South Main Street. He
was the son of the late Isaac Price
and Mary Hinsley Hurlock, both of
Delaware Mr.. Hurlock was en-
ployed for a number of years on
the Pennsylvania Railroad and
lived in Philadelphia until failing
health caused his retirement. He
then made his home with his sister
in Smyrna Funeral services were
held from the funeral chapel of w
A FAIRIES & Son on Tuesday after
noon, March 5, at 1.30 o'cl5ock with
the Rev. Leon w. Ross officiating.
Interment was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery in Smyrna Mr. Hurlock
is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lucy
H. Lattomus and one brother, Mr.
Benjamin Hurlock of near Clayton.
Matthias T. Pearson Passes Away
Matthias T. Pearson, aged 40, died
suddenly at his late residence on
Union Street on Thursday, February
29. He was the son of the late
Edward E. and Emma Green Pear
son, both of Elkton, Md. Mr.. Pear
son, who was a mechanic by trade,
was born and lived in Elkton until
tContinued on Page FiveI
Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

| ), Carrying ss Pupils
kr1,,,.si Demolished "as
4, BANNED by Truck
k,r CHILDREN HURT

.aa least 10 Vs11S scbool bus,
Z !. .truoA by a truck A,nD ana
= o. the DUPONT til Hlga+ a.
H., \ north of Dover at
~. a''' Monday morning
N sid the accident ",- q,
.s,.s = ths driver of the truck
4 the wheel and crash
raj Of the bus, tearing
l. entire superstracture'
|. nd stopped to pick up
.aa,.p when the impact oc-
:. bls was carrying chill
an CasswOld and other
,tsus to Dover. school POI Of
i bis was the worst accl-
4 4, history of the state
sssn. Elwood Williams
ssroIa. died at 1855 o'clock
gst General Hospital with
,uinIng Consciousness. he
,s,r1 head injuries. Louis
.-mrisr. ls, also Of Ches-
~ reported the most SER
1 Lruei Of six students being
|, n Kent General Hospital
q fractured skull and
n atsches said they would
kaI, to say how serious his
|rr s for several days. He
s,j,uciOusness in the after
| NJ other five held in the
u IRE. Calvin Boggs, II, Of
fra lsceratiOns Of the scalp.
y Faulkner, 16, Of Cheswold,
l nj bruises. ]. Gerald Cul-
|Iansr Dover, shock. Rich
|Y8an, Il, Of Cheswold, LAGER
l nd sbrasions; William At
4 CsssVuld, lacerations of the
h Unless unforeseen develop
/ rcur the four will be sent
.sr hunes soon, hospital at
VT aii. Pupils who were
ID It The emergency ward Of
nIitsl and discharged are:
! ltt1, l6, Of Cheswold, abra-
4 aas right leg; Jane Cread-
4 d CheSwold, brushburns Of
3 and confusion of the left
/ Alns Kipp, IS, of Cheswold,
! head and brushburns of the
ln Emil Kucek, IS, Of near
qraned left foot; Gloria
! i, Of CheSwold, brushburn
kt knee; Marie Ranpen-
i d CheSwold, abrasion Of
sii Ind; Joel Ridley, Jr., 13,
siEuld, confusion of the head;
q AttG, Il, Of Cheswold, lac
. d the legs; Lillian Vachon,
cssBOld, abrasion Of the
iact; Gloria Strimel, 13, Of
'ad, 6rushburns of the legs:
Q E1zlan, l6, Of Cheswold.
aas q the head, hips and
HsIsn Lane, II, Of near Do
l1aaurns Of the right leg.
's Lane, lS, Of near Dover,
llli fthe legs; William At
. cneswold, lacerations Of
! lsgi Raymond D. Lafferty.
l NssE0ld, lacerations Of the
'llan 5. Scarborough, 66,
s'0la driver Of the school
e4ssa injury while the truck
''aefed a slight laceration
! lsll eye. School author
:. aals police said that all
..aaents suffered injuries t o
''' xsiss although many Of
's's Azen to their homes af-
|. '.sl'snt- Some were not
~ ! Y ne hospital for treat
mi irt
= laler IN the morning.
: ~ . police the school bus
',ssa X On the south-bound
.'1' i highway to pick up
.'S'ali J when the accident
|. The impact drove n :
! ! sae highway, blowing a
: y SOFT shoulder, and
= ! ac'0ss a deep ditch. The
'.'''.a s,'sasd away from the bus
! sn Sl.,a ne grass plot separ-
I, c,'l,.-.ia saa highway and lurched d
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Smyrna times., 1940-03-07

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The Nome nugget., 1940-01-24
Current Comments Written From
 Washington

Those who claim that the seas guard the United States from in- vasl0n, have strong case, yet the Alaskan region constitutes a vulnerable heel of Achilles, which Shoud not be left unarm- ored. Without going into tire some statistics, it looks as tho a voyage from the tip of Alaska to the shores of the allied Soviet republics were less of an under taking than a trip the length of Lake Superior. A fleet of large and seaWorthy shuttle ferries ply ing between Russian and Alaska might be able to cause a great deal of trouble. When Congress parcels out the defense coin, per haps it would be well to ear mark a generous appropriation for Alaska, which, after all, is just as much a part of the United States as Iowa or New Jersey.
The Nome nugget., 1940-01-24
Weather Synopsis in General

The latest map indicates a deep area of low pressure cen tered at about Lat. 43 degrees, Long. 148 degrees with a trough like formation and another small center in the Aleutian Islands west of Dutch Harbor. Pressure is rising slowly to the west and north of Anchorage while fall ing over the southeastern DOT ton of Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1940-01-24
PIONEERS HOME
 CHRISTMAS FUND 1899

Once again the residents of the Pioneers Home desire to express their gratitude to all the people who contributed to their Christ mas Fund. The Home is able to give the men a good dinner and to extend to them the physical comforts of life, but there is no- thing that can take the place of a little cash at Christmas time, which is their very own to spend as they see fit. With a lavish hand these men once gave to Al aska the fruits of their labor. It was the early day prospector that broke the trails to new country, that opened the doors to unknown lands, and compriS- ed the vanguard of Pioneers in whose wake followed the home seekers who became the perman ent residents of the Territory. There is nothing sadder than to be forgotten at Christmas. It has made the Pioneers in the Home very happy that they have been SO handsomely remembered by their many friends.
 I render herewith an account of the money received and dis tributed:
 Amount carried over from 1888
The Nome nugget., 1940-01-24
PAGE THRF

Wind circulation is northerly and northeasterly on the surface with easterly and southeasterly aloft.
 This pressure and wind distrib ution is favorable for partly cloudy to cloudy skies western and southern Alaska, and only slight changes in temperature; and with scattered light snow showers northward and light rain and snow mixed south and southwest portions.
The Nome nugget., 1940-01-24

A Harvard professor, speaking before the American Association for the Advancement of Science, sounds a note of hope for the beginning of the New Year. He is not disturbed about the dam age that the forces of nature can do, or the possibility of running out of coal or iron. Better hu- man relationships lie ahead, and man has a happy future in pros pect. He talks, however, in the units of the geologist and losses off a million years as easily as the average person says next week. Apparently, it is alright to hope, but not wise to attempt to wait.
The Nome nugget., 1940-01-24

It is estimated that the war has taken the lives of approxi- mately four thousand soldiers from France and England. That is a heavy toll. Imposed on a city the size of Grand Rapids, Mich, 1t would produce a season ot mourning that would not be for gotten for generations. Yet when nature gets ready for sacrifice
 of human lives, the doing of Hit Ter and Stalin shrink away to the minor importance 9f the small
The Nome nugget., 1940-01-24

dust of the balance. The Turkish province of Erzincan, having a population about equal to that of Grand Rapids, has been visited by an earthquake in which about 10000 dead have been counted.
 The science of earthquakes is in it's infancy and little is known concerning their causes or the laws. under which they operate. If the matter were an open book what could be done about it?
The Nome nugget., 1940-01-24
Chamber Holds
 Noon Luncheon

The N w Alaska Chamber of Commerce membership sat down at lunch Tuesday at the Nevada Grill to listen to committee re- ports and dispose of current busi ness coming before the meet ing.
 Under the head of communica tions the following literary gem was read, provoking much laughter. It was addressed to the Chamber of Commerce, Nome.
 Holloway up there. How are you? Happy New Year! Savvy? If you understand English will you kindly send me some detail ed information about Alaska? Thank you" Signed Harold Horo witz, 791 So. 18th St., Newark, New Jersey.
 Secretary Polet said that his stenographer had asked him in I what language to make out the reply.
 The report of the special com mittee urging the construction of a new Coast Guard Station at Nome was made. It was in the form of a resolution, addressed to Delegate Dimond at Washing ton, D C, and called his attention to an Alaska Legislature Joint Memorial passed at the last ses- sion, and urged that the subject again be brought to the attention of the proper officials. Officer in Charge Kurt Sprenger reported he had received a sketch and plans of the proposed building by Coast Guard authorities, and many present viewed them.
 The committee on nominations reported that the following had agreed to their names being plac ed in nomination: Wm F Barber, Mrs Emma Bellows, ChaS Code, Harry G Gabrielson, Thomas o Givan, Ralph Lomen, Henry G Miller, B J McConaghy, Dr Thos Morcom, A Polet, E E Roberts, H W Startling, Sam w Taggart, and Walter l. Slack.
 Their names are to be placed In nomination at the annual meet ing Feb. 18th, and at the same time the names of any others who choose to run, for member ship on the Board of Directors.
 The special committee on pre- pairing detailed report concern ing the Kaugarok Tramway re- ported that much of the informa- tion had been assembled. A. Po- let, head of the committee, read preliminary outline of the in- formation and facts concerning this railroad and was instructed to continue in the formation of the report which is to be pre- Sented to Delegate Dimond with the request that special appro priation be made by congress for complete rehabilitation and construction.
 Other communications read asked for information on this sec tion of Alaska, which the secre- tary was, asked to direct to the proper channels.
 An invitation from the Fair banks Ice Carnival and Dog Der by was read and secretary in- structed to transfer the matter to The Arctic Club for action.
The Nome nugget., 1940-01-24

Pioneer Water Co. Fresh, Sparkling Spring Water ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE
 NELSON AND BULLOCK
 Phone Black fl or Main 15
Evening star., 1940-06-09

'One of the useless things | learned in
college said Joe College, was that nitro
glycerin has funny effect on the people that
work with it. In certain stages of its manu-
facture, when they really get to handling it,
they get headaches - terrible, grinding head
aches. the kind that split you wide open And
the funny thing is that they get them when
theyr re aWdy from the nitro for short time -
week ends and Sundays for instance. They
almost 60 nuts. Now they don't really know
why they get those headaches while they're
away from the plant, but they've figured out
for themselves that it's because they're so
used to breathing nitro that their systems
crave to 60 on breathing it. Sounds funny,
doesn't it, Bannon? Have you ever heard it
beforeo"
mo, said Bannon sullenly, Il haven't
"Of course, after they We been working with
the stuff long enough, they get over it -
either their system gets used to it, or they get
more careful about handling it and breathing
it but until they do they have helluva
time, especially on Sundays and holidays So
they do something pretty cute to get them
through till Monday. You want to hear what
they do, Bannon?"
I'm dying to-, said Bannon.
They take little of the stuff and put it
somewhere, said Tim. in something they're
sure to have with them. Just for instance, in
the lining of their hats
1T hardly leaves nothing you'd
notice, Bannon - just little stain and a
funny little smell, sweetish sort of smell
- like hair tonic, Bannon."
The End