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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-25
BRITISH AID BILL SIGNED;
 GOES TO FDR
Speaker Rdyburn and Also Vice President Wallace
 Help in LegdIizdfion

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The seven billion dollar appropriation all-out aid for Great Britain has been signed by Speaker Sam Ray burn, who immediately dispatched it to the Senate where Vice-Presi- dent Henry A. Wallace signed it.
 With tie signing by Wallace, the bill was made ready for quick trip to President Roosevelt. who is now fishing off the coast of Florida.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-25
RAIDERS ON HOLIDAY
 FOR 1 NIGHT
No British and No German Bombers in Action Dur
 ing Past "A Hours
(By Associated Press)

Both British and German war planes laid off" last night in night raids.
 No German bombers appeared over the British Isles and the RAF did not take the air to make any attacks on German ports or on occupied Nazi lands.
 Whether the one-night cessation of air attacks forecast renewed as- saults tonight. was not indicated up to early this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-25
By MORGAN M. BEATTY AP Feature Service Writer

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Ger- man government financial opera tions since 1883 go long way to explain why the Nazis have the most efficient military machine in the world.
 Between the time Hitler came to power in 1883 and the end of the fiscal year on March 30, 1941, the German government admits it will have. spent almost $70,00O.- 100000.
 This does not include the much discussed secret expenditures for armaments and the secret national debt incIkred for those arma- ments.
 Officially, however, of the 78 billions spent, about $62,OO0, ,OOO, 900, or nearly 80 percent of the total,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-25
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON, March %. - NO laboratory researcher ever kept his eye glued on the microscopic gyra- tions of an algae with greater in- tensity than that with which Washington officialdom watches what goes on in the way of pro- paganda in South and Central Am erica.
 Authoritative reports in diplo- matic circles here say some of the republics south of the Rio Grande are up on their hind legs, fighting mad. about anti-American ma- terial.
 If you want to keep up with this situation, pay particular at-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-25
Up
 YugosIavia
 Funds, us.
President Roosevelt Issues 0rde, : Is Policy of
 Administration

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Presi- dent Roosevelt has frozen all funds of Yugoslavia in the United States.
 No explanation is given out but it has been the policy of the Ad- ministration to tie up funds of any country coming under the domina- tion of the Axis Powers.
 Yugoslavia assets in the United States are estimated at little over one million dollars, it is said,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-25
AXIS GIVES PLEDGE TO
 YUG05LAvIA
(By Associated Press)

Hitler,s Foreign Minister von Rib- bentrop gave the pledge to Yug0- slavia's Regent Prince Paul that Axis troops will not violate Yugoslayia's s frontiers, otherwise it is said the pact is the same as those previously signed by Hungary. Rumania, Slo- vakia and Bulgaria.
 An unofficial version of the docu- ment said Yugoslavia has agreed. however, to permit the transport of war hospital equipment as well as wounded into her territory which Greece has already warned Yugo- slavia she regards as a hostile act.
 German Foreign Minister von Rib- bentrop promised Yugoslavia that Germany Italy and Japan will re- spect Yugoslayia's sovereignty at all times and the Governments of the Axis Powers. during this war, will not permit marching or transport of troops through Yugoslavia's terri-l tory"
 Authoritative sources in London quarters said Great Britain has re- served the right to attack any Ger-l man troops appearing in Yugoslavia.l
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-25
Propaganda Adivifies In South America Given
 Dired Official Noiite

tention for while to what effect If any. the new wave of Spanish Falangist activities will have in the l9 Spanish-speaking repub- lies Gin Brazil, they speak Portu- guese, you know).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-25
Financial Operations Of German Government
 Explain Effitientyoi
 Great Military Machine

has gone to rearm the nation in nine years.
 These estimates are based on official German financial figures gathered by the United States De- partment of Commerce. The mark is valued at 40 cents.
 In contrast. the United States government during the same period has spent about $72,000, 100000. Of this, some IA billions, or less than 18 percent, went for national de- fense
 Thus in nine years, the German government has devoted at least four-fifths of all the money put out by its treasury to rearmament, while we have been devoting less than one-fifth of our money to the same purpose.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-25
IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES

Under orders from Madrid, of ficials here say, Spanish Falangists have spread out like . duck-pond during a cloudburst In several countries. This wouldn't be such a worrisome mote in the official eye here if there weren't also signs, they say, that the Falangists will act as fronts" for Nazis and Fascists.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-25

The ice was so thick on the river at Philadelphia on February z2. l7eO, that an OK was roasted oDI t.
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Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
Buy Defense Bonds

The purchase of United
States Defense Bonds in
Smyrna has not been met with
the enthusiasm and success
that it should have. A good,
stiff drive here would not be
out of order. Defense Stamps,
purchased a little at a time,
add up with surprising swift
ness, and the first thing you
know, there is enough there to
purchase a bond.
The money for these stamps
and bonds is used for our de-
fense, and what could be more
important. Besides this, the
money you "lend" the govern
ment will be returned to you,
with interest.
AS soon as the excitement
of Christmas is over, it might
be a good idea for some of the
civic organizations here to
start an all-out drive for the
purchase of defense stamp
books.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
EXAGGERATE PILOTS INCOME
Delaware River Pilots Do Not
Have Fabulous Incomes

Delaware River pilots do not
have the fabulous incomes attribut-
ed to them and are considerably
annoyed about such erroneous re-
ports, according to a Lewes
spokesman for the river shippers
there. Leland S. Burton said that
statement made in a recent story
that river pilots earn approximate
ly $500 a month" was grossly exag-
gerated. There is too much fic-
tion written about pilots" he de-
clared, land a number of other
members of the association are dis
pleased about the statement that
we earn $500 month" Capt. Fred
Burton, oldest pilot in the clan
said: II was astonished to read that
we have that much income, 1 wish
we did. Half of that amount would
be nearer the truth" Both skip
pers asked that the statement be
corrected. "We might have made
that much for few months long
ago during coal strike in Eng
land" said Capt. Harry v. Lyons
president of the Delaware Board Of
Pilot Commissioners, a retired skip
per. 'Pilots don't average much
more than half of that now" The
statement was made on apparent
misinformation.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
FARM CROPS TO
BE ON DISPLAY
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ter Delaware Pastures" will be dis
cussed by Claude E. Phillips, as
sistant agronomist of the Univers-
ity of Delaware Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station. A corn judging
contest for Delaware All club
members, directed by G. e. Nc
Cauley who is also county All club
agent supervisor for the Delaware
Agricultural Extension Service, Is
another highlight of the associa-
tion's meeting on Saturday. Each
county winner of this contest will
be awarded a free scholarship by
the association to the University
of Delaware Junior Short Course to
be held next June. In addition to
McCauley, officers Of the Delaware
Crop Improvement Association are
Francis Thoma, Marydel, president;
Oliver Koelig, ST., Newark, w. w.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
CREDIT ADS FOR
SOAP SUCCESS
Lever Brothers Company,
Makers of Swan Soap, Cred
it Newspaper Advertising
MANY ADS RECEIVED

eff you have something to be told
let the newspapers tell it." Lever
Brothers Company, famous soap
manufacturers, have supplied new
evidence for belief in this old adage
with their announcement that they
credit newspaper advertising for q
large share of the phenomenal ac-
ceptance of Swan Soap, introduced
here recently through large an
nouncement ads in this paper
There has been an uncommonlly
heavy mail response from house
wives in this area using the SOAP
for the first time, according to the
manufacturer. Many of the letters
have contained new uses for the
soap, together with the suggestion
that they be Incorporated in the
advertising; others have compli-
mented the makers for the i'm
provements over other white float.
ing soaps. Introduced by Swan
these improvements, developed af-
ter hundreds of laboratory tests, in
clude richer, long lasting suds and
a bland mildness comparable to
that of finest, imported CASTLES
Small fry" just learning their let
ters, have also been ardent readers
of the Swan advertisements, it ap-
pears. A number of newspaper
pages bearing the likeness of the
active swan which appears in the
ads have been received-all beauti-
fully colored in unusual shades OF
blue and green by enterprising
young children. But the most i'm.
posing suggestion for advertising
the new white, floating soap was
received as a postscript to a moth
er's letter. The youngster, who will
undoubtedly become an advertising
man, had a ninth important point
to add to the eight improvements
outlined in the ads. "It makes
good boats" he said.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
Register For Civil Defense

In case of emergency, that
is, if this little town of Smyr-
ma is at any time bombed by
enemy planes, every able-bod-
led man, woman and child will
have some special task to per-
form. There is much to be
done to "be prepared"-and
only in knowing what to do
and how to do it, with speed
and efficiency, will help in any
way.
Everything in the way OF
civilian protection in case of
an air raid has been planned
here already, by our local De-
fense Board. People are need
ed, both men and women, fol-
special jobs-lots of them
before complete organization
can be effected.
Don't let's get hysterical, OF
form a defeatist attitude-bu1
on the other hand, let us moi
be SNUG, with an "it-can't
happen-here' spirit. Goint
about our work and our play
as usual, but at the same tim'
training, and drilling, and pre-
paring-that is the way be be
There will be no room for
pessimist here!
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18

Caulk, Dover, and Harley Hastings,
Bethel, vice-presidents. Copies of
the premium list and program of
the 35th Annual Meeting of the
Delaware Crop Improvement Asso-
citation may be obtained from c. E.
McCauley, Newark, or from your
county agricultural agent.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Young People of Asbury Church t.
Hold Candlelight Service

The Young People of Asbury
Church will hold a candlelight SER
vice at 11:15 P. M, December oath.
The leader of the service will be
Lloyd Jones. The following is the
program: Prelude, 'Tollite Hostias"
from the "Oratorio for Noel" by
Saint Saens; Scripture reading;
hymn, 20 Come All Ye Faithful;
solo, Ave Maria, (Schubert) by
Mary Louise Porter; prayer; hymn,
20 Little Town of Bethlehem" ad-
dress, George Thawley; violin solo;
hymn, "Silent Night"
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
JERMAN CHAPEL SERVICES
Rev. L. #. Uhlendorff, Pastor, An
nounces Services for the Week

The following services will be
held at Jerman Chapel next Sun
day: Sunday School, 2 p. m; Young
Peoples Society, at Z p. m, and
evangelistic services at 7.30 p. M
Preaching by Rev. Uhlendorff,
Next Tuesday evening, at 7.30 pm
the Sunday School will hold their
entertainment. The Senior Sunday
School class of boys and girls will
be in charge of the Christmas play
to be presented, entitled, 1.-THE
Christmas Pilgrims" Mrs. Uhlen-
dorff and Mrs. Hilda Cloud are in
charge of the program.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18

may register in the office of Miss
Louise Denney on Commerce
Street. The following suggestions
for spoilers" are made: (1) If
your assignment for duty is not ac-
Iceptablel, it will be necessary for
you to secure your own substitute.
Do not expect the Observers to do
this for you. (2) Make every eff
fort to arrive at the post on time.
Those whom you will relieve will
give you instructions on what is to
be done.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
XMAS PROGRAM
AT CLAYTON
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ly voted to the Free Lunch Fund.
The members are knitting and sew
ing for the Red Cross and several
are planning enroll for the First
Aid Course which will be started as
soon as an instructor is obtainable
after the first of the new year.
Anyone who was not able to attend
the Smyrna First Aid Course is
urged to enroll as this instruction
is vital need to every community.
Those wishing to enroll should call
Smyrna 4151, Mrs. Seville Keys.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. S. j. Thackaberry, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week

Presbyterian Church, Rev. S. j.
Thackaberry, pastor, announces
services on Sunday morning at IL
and Sunday evening at 7.3o. The
Xmas story will be read Sunday
night as composed from prophecy
and the gospels. Carols will be
sung at their proper places in the
story. Sunday School at 10. Mid
week meeting Wednesday at 7.3C
lp. m. The Missionary Society meets
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Will
liam Norris at 8. p. m.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
Sat-, Dec. 20, 1941
at IL O'Clock Sharp
Good Work Horse

This is good work horse.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c.
Lot of Farming Implements Of
all kinds, good Wagon Hay Rake,
Hoes, Forks, Shovels, Ladders,
Harness of all kinds, and other
things too numerous to mention.
FORD H-ton Panel, 1929
Good SAW RIG, complete, motor
attached
Lot of Long Fodder by the
sheaf, 4 tons of good Clover and
Timothy Hay, $50 Breeding Pullets,
8 months old; 16 Breeding Roost-
ers, 8 months old, extra fine stock.
Entire Lot HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Consisting of Kitchen, Diningroom,
Livingroom and Bedroom Furni-
ture, small and large Rugs, Bed
ding, Extra good Majestic Range,
some Antique Furniture, lot of
Dishes, China and Glassware.
Terms-CASH
HARRY KNOX
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
WINTER SONG
BY SARA VAN ALSTYNE ALLEN
RsbnistsS from Noysmbsr Good Hos,sIssblss)'

Sing a song Of snowhakes
In the winter sky.
Sing a song Of a smooth pond
And skaters gliding by.
Sing a song Of sleigh bells
Ringing clear and sweet.
Sing a song of a white fence
Where tree and meadow meet.
Sing a song of icicles
Shining smooth and bright.
Sing a song Of footprints
On path Of white.
And a window glowing
With a welcoming light.
Sing song Of home again
In the winter night.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
Standing
Standing
This Count

NEXT COUNTS p. m. Satur-
day, December 20th. Only five more
days of the contest. The Saturday
Count is the LAST published count
before the final!
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
The Smyrna Times
Phone 1921 SMYRNA. DELAWARE

Published Every Thursday Morning by
e. ID. HOFFECKER, Owner and Propri-
etor.
Pounded by Robert D. Hoffecker. July o.
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert D. Hoffeck-
er, Jr., from February 10. 1907 to Decem-
ber "a, 1889.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
NOTICE OF SHAREHOLDERS

The annual meeting of the share
holder of The Fruit Growers Ma
tional Bank and Trust Company of
Smyrna, for the election of direc-
tors and for the transaction of any
other business that may lawfully
come before it, will be held at the
office of the Company in Smyrna,
Delaware, Tuesday, January 13,
1912 between the hours of II A. M.
and IL Noon.
Harley R. Bodley, President
12-11. st
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18

ADVERTISEMENTS = The Smyrna Times
Is the business medium not only for the
town it represents, but for the outlying
district of which 1t is the center. en-
bracing the towns of Clayton. Kenton.
Cheswold. Townsend. Leipsic, &c. A rate
of SO cents per inch an insertion charged
for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale, For Rent,
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
inc one inch space or less, a minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. In
memoriam articles, 10 cents per line per
Issue.
THE SMYRNA TIMES is an Independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town
it represents and the State of which 1t
Is a part. 1t also gives the items of
importance of the Eastern Shore OF
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
Honor Roll

Below is the standing of the
FIRST FIFTEEN contestants in
the TIMES POPULAR BABY
CONTEST as shown by the count
of Wednesday, December 18th, at
8 p. m.
cs4.l;x. c+on5;xo
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Rev. j. w. Parkins, Pastor, An
nOunceS Services For the WeeI,

ooS oOiNAcOS TUT Gn6 week
Church of the Nazarene, Rev. j.
w. Parkins, pastor, announces the
following services: Prayer meeting
at 7.3O p. M, Thursday. Sunday
services - Sunday School, 9.45;
morning worship, 10.45 a. M; N. Y.
p. s., 6.45 p. M; evening service,
$50 p. m. Monday, December the
zznd, at 7.3O p. M, the Christmas
program will be rendered.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18

Join the Red Cross and help Ma.
tional Defense.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18

Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Del
aware, as Second Class matter.
Subscription price. s1.5o per year. strictly
In advance.
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
FOR RENT
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
The Annual Meeting of the Share
holders of The National Bank of
Smyrna, for the election of Direc-
tors and the transaction of such
other business as may be brought
before the meeting, will be held at
it's Banking House, on Tuesday,
January 18th, 1912, between the
hours of IL o'clock a. m. and 12
o'clock noon.
EDW. T. PORTER, Cashier.
1918 At
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
USMC Icelund Bldze

United States Marines sta
toned in Iceland wear this
blaze on their uniforms. 1t was
presented to them BY British
troop commanders. The Leath-
ernecks are considering adopt
ing q Viking helmet or the
figure Of a falcon In place Of
the bear.
-USMC-
Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
1852 VOLUNTEER
FOR BAY VIEW

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Smyrna times., 1941-12-18
PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned will sell at pub
lie sale on the Boulevard, 21a miles
North of Smyrna, on
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-11-21

fifteen years Negroes Harlem Tammany Demo-
cratic ticket straight When Fiorea La Guada actually indie
pendent Republican, along without fanfare that
qualified Negroes received political recognition.
He named $4,000 per judgeshp who had worked
his through law school Pullman porter and paccd law after
wards with distinction He appointed coored judge of the
Domestic Relations Court and made significant appoint
of deserving Ability counted with him and he broke
hide bound racial restrictions against cooed folk
His interest the health of the Negroes of his city demon
when he insisted the Negro doctors be opportunity
city hospital stats and Negro nees be assigned to city
owned operated institutions He resided practically Harlem when
elected his first and still lives there All the while he
did things help the cOd people he did neglect the rest of the
several million people of his city
When election around last week. the Negroes went to the
polls and turned the tide that brought his reelection The Little
Flower needed vote he got in Harlem No lines party
machines could change the Negroes They grateful
that La Guarda never forgets them
Gratitude the characteristic which makes the American Negro
He does quickly forget his friends, especially those
friends offer deeds we'll words
Harlem also stepped and elected modern Negro minister Rev.
A Clayton POWELL alderman the first Negro alderman in the cys
history Now when they send Congress- we'll tip hats
to them.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-11-21
New Influence in Minnesota Negro
Journalism

After an absence of three City Leader
temporary field scheduled again
the this weekend.
before this newspaper welcomes the
Leader
community of this size there plenty
for alert nsmmeed public mediums devoted to
public service.
the blessing and financial support
E. and of his supporters this
believe there is basis for the
then have a new influence in local Negro journalism.
Political control has declined in the past Is
political
figure anything advertising in columns Dis
help political have always been
turned down because follows that the people who pay the fiddler call
the tunes"
belief that the Negro
paper which has amb
except and political status of the
particularly and the entire community general
political figures of this state this
has always tried
When he opinion deserved
that with Governors Olson and
going to the
policy the personalities and parties involved for
belief that the people believe in and appreciate this type
journalism.
We eOnended only very prominent white
politics understand the change which has
the thinking of the Negro masses However there are many
white people all political persuasOn in this and other
by their actions well their words
that they believe Negroes should have an equal These
people the efforts of fearless gant Negro
press prize found subscription files of and
the white both high and humble position Who while
always agreeing with have eOmpimented militant
relentless fight in the interests of the Negro people
people have tried to influence policies.
because certain lacks
purcasabe Today successful large and small
their independence and responsibility much that does
other This brought about
the leaders editors but
readers of the who by becoming
ierae have learned think for themselves
They phOny" miles You longer fool the Negro
easily before
friends think the Minnesota Negro different
the the
independent in his thinking actions
OF the interest of the Governor and his friends the
establishment of the Leader is purely au then much of what
have said may be pOintless.
believe it is pertinent to point out that would be
the and his friends show their
the Negro first by giving Negroes worthwhile political
recognition secondly by influencing of the Governors friends
defense Negroes jobs Such procedure
believe will be lasting value to the Governors ambitions
than it will be to enter the Negro newspaper field
majority Minnesota Negroes will periodical
the opinions publication which under the
o a politician political party
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-11-21
No Party Lines Needed In NAACP

look with dsfavor attempt by political
control the branches of nterra organizations the NAACP
NAACP dedicated the service of improving the civil status of
the America should used to further the interests
of any political party
We believe Republicans, Democrats FarmerLabortes So
casts Santes Trotske should have right the ranks
of the NAACP for the of aiding their respective political
We will effort by of these to place the
their political affiliations the interests Of the NACP
We know that there parties which require from their party
members blind obedience party policies and mandates the exclusion
of all other interests Such should they honestly inter-
esed the advancement the coored remain of ognza
tons like the NAACP.
We need all the liberal friends get but such friends have
influence the organization along party" lines
than do the conservative o. p and Democrats The NACP
partisan body and it should remain that way.
individuals the NAACP for the that they believe
its principles welcome them However such
bhp for the intoxicating into the branch of their
partisan political they the NAACP injustice
they should be weeded Immediately