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Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
After II Yeors
Sfork Derby Winners
Still Hate Publicity

NTHEN the executors of Charles
w Vance Millar's estate
revealed the contents of his will, it
was to an astonished public. The
startled citizenry of Canada, Mil
lars home, and the United States,
learned with horror that outside of
few formal bequests, the residue
of his estate, which amounted to
$500,000, was to be awarded to the
Toronto mother, >ho in the ten
years following his death should
have given birth to the greatest
number of children.
This publicized race for babies,
recalled by Margaret Case Harri-
man in the September issue of
Good Housekeeping Magazine,
started in 1926 and lasted for al
most twelve years, but few people
are aware of the final outcome of
the contest. 1t caused storm of
protest, Mrs. Hartman says, and
the money was finally awarded
not to one, but to four women,
each of whom was entitled to
S125,0O0.
But by the time the case was
settled, Mrs. Hartman discloses
that the winners received only
$4,000 apiece. Two entrants, who
claimed to be the real winners, had
to be paid S12,500, lawyers fees
were extracted, and the executors
reserved 100000 for future costs.
1t would be pleasant, says Mrs.
Hartman, to report that the win
ners' good luck had left them un-
spoiled, but it would be untrue. The
publicity they received went to
their heads, and all four mothers
are now harder to interview than
a Morgan or a Rockefeller. Letters
and kilograms to them remain un-
answered, and reporter is ac-
corded only icy glares and an open
crack in the front doorway.
Mrs. Hartman writes that it is
to the winners credit that they
invested their money wisely. Some
of them invested in businesses
which they gave their children to
run, and others bought securities
which would give them a substan-
tial monthly check.
Oddly enough, none of the Stork
Derby mothers named any of their
children after their male benefac-
tor, Mrs. Hartman relates, except
one of the disqualified contestants,
and this child happened to be still.
born.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
FARMERS PLAN
STATE DRIVE
Farm-tO-Farm Canvass to En-
list Farmers in Food For
Freedom Campaign
PRODUCTION INCREASE

AAA committeeman in each Del
aware county are ready to start a
farm-to-farm canvass Saturday to
enlist farmers in the current Food
for-Freedom program. The state
wide campaign is being staged un-
der the direction of the Delaware
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Defense Board. Chairman of the
defense board is c. E. Ocheltree of
Greenwood, who is also chairman of
the State AAA Committee. Sta
tistics experts of the u. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture have worked
out recommended goals for farm
production of certain commodities
during 1912. Suggested Delaware
goals call for an increase of two
per cent for milk, three per cent
for the number of dairy cows, 10
per cent for eggs, varying increas-
es for certain canning vegetables
and general increase in the num-
ber of home vegetable gardens.
Goals that have been outlined for
Delaware are being broken down
on a county basis. Then every farm
er in the county will be visited dur
ing the drive and asked to make
1912 plan that will help toward
meeting the goals, all on a volun-
tary basis. When the 1942 Dlans
are added up, the nation will have
for the first time in history a COM
plete picture of anticipated farm
production for the coming year.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
W ar Brings New
Navy Problems
Experts Are Kept on Move
In Foreign Lands to
Gather information.

WASHINGTON.-Fresh glimpses
back of the screen that hides the
navy's push for two-ocean fleet dis
close a whole series of alterations
that are being made as result of
developments in Europe's war.
To far greater extent than ever
before, the navy is keeping men on
the move in foreign fields to gather
information and enable il to devise
defenses for any new forms of at
tack that may be Graded by Euro
pean ingenuity.
At Pearl Harbor oil and power
plants are being housed in under
ground bomb-proof shelters. Gaso-
line is being stored underground at
all air stations off continental Unit
ed States and at many of those on
the continent itself. In many places
this includes not only aviation gaso-
line but fuel oil and Diesel oil. At
Panama, however, all fuel is above
ground except for aviation gasoline.
The storage space at Pearl Harbor
is one of the most elaborate. Fuel
oil there is in vertical tunnels 300
feet high and 100 feet in diameter.
Bomb-proof Shelters.
Bomb-proofing of various other
types is also being done, particular
ly at outlying naval stations. The
Pacific island stations are subject to
bombing, and special thought is be-
ing given there to guarding the lines
of communication. High frequency
radio sets are being installed in
bomb-proof shelters.
In many of the areas, too, this pre-
caution extends to personnel. Some
bomb-proof shelters are being built.
The quick glimpse that may be
caught between the lines of the ap-
preparation estimates does not pro-
vide an idea of how many.
Airplane attacks upon warships
have led the navy to hasten plans
for providing more protection for
the men who operate anti-aircraft
guns. The loss Of life from bomb
splinters on the upper works of ships
was far higher than anyone expect
ed. Thus, protective works are be-
ing designed for anti-aircraft guns.
Aircraft Defense.
Until the fleet gets its full compile
ment of planes to prevent and fight
off any attack from above, the ships
will carry an especially heavy bat
terry of anti-aircraft guns. Ships
that used to carry only four or
six such guns are now being fitted
out with or 12. These include not
only the long-range five-inchers but
also the fast firing quadruple guns.
In addition, the speed of airplanes
has been stepped up so much that
old range-fnding devices were use-
less. Before the old range comput-
ers and directors could get a bead
on the plane it would be gone. New
mechanical computers have been
devised and are being installed.
The airplane has even changed the
old lookout system. The crows
nest is not enough now. 1t was all
right as station from which to
watch for surface vessels. But the
ship that wants to stay afloat today
has to watch the air as well as the
sea. Sky lookout posts are being in
stalled. Here the man on duty is
stretched out in a half lying posi-
tion watching the sky. 1t costs from
$1,000 to $4,000 to install the prop
er apparatus on ship.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06

CINCE the outbreak of war, the
~ Royal Canadian Navy which is
owned and maintained by the Do
minion wherever it is serving, has
established an enviable record. 1t
has conveyed ships carrying more
than 27,OOO,OOO deadweight tons; it
has fought in the North Sea and it
has captured several enemy vessels.
At the declaration of war the
strength of the Canadian Navy was
about $500 men and 13 ships. To-
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
P!aYcd Out

When we are exhausted, physical
~ mentally, or financially, why do
we say that we are PLAYED OUT?
The expression was taken from the
language of the gambler of the last
century who, when he had lost his
last dollar at the gaming table. de-
clared that he had played himself
out of the game.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER Is, 1941
At . O'clock p. M

The following described Real Estate. towit:
All that certain farm, lands and premis-
es. situated in Kenton Hundred, formerly
Little Greek Hundred) Kent County and
State of Delaware, lying on the south side
of the road leading from Kenton to Sud-
lersville, the metes and bounds, courses and
distances whereof, are as follows, to wit:
Beginning at a stake dividing corner be-
tween this property and Mark Lewis allot-
ment and running from thence south SO de-
grees. minutes west 9.3 perches thence
south % degrees east 7.9 perches thence
south 55 degrees west 77.75 perches, to a
stake, a corner for Peter Taylor's lands,
now of w. L. Hazel; thence south 81 de-
grees 80 minutes west 17.4 perches to a
stake, a corner for said Peter Taylor's
lands, now of William L. Hazel thence
north 76 degrees west TAG perches to the
aforesaid road thence by and with said
road south 1914 degrees east 50.3 perches
thence north AS degrees 80 minutes east 4S
perches and north II degrees east AZ perch
es to a stake on the side of the road a
dividing corner between this and Mark
Lewis allotment; thence south 13 degrees
Ia minutes east rs perches to the place of
beginning, containing 35 acres, 113 square
perches of land.
The improvements thereon being a frame
dwelling house, barn, stable, sheds and
other outbuildings, and being the same
farm of which Robert Graham died possess
ed leaving last Will and testament probated
May 81, 190S and of Record in the Register
of Wills at Dover in Will Book E, VOL 2,
Page All. whereby he did devise the above
farm to his wife, Elizabeth Graham. for
her life and then in fee to his son, Charles
w. Graham, the said Elizabeth Graham
now being deceased.
Together with all and singular the build
ings and improvements of every kind what
soever. ways water, water-couyrses, rights,
liberties, privileges, improvements, heredita-
ments and appurtenances whatsoever there
unto belonging or in any wise appertain-
ing.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of CHARLES w. GRAHAM and
BESSIE GRAHAM and will be sold by
NORRIS G. ADAMS, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office. Dover. Delaware.
October 28, 1941.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
Help Wanted

Young married couple, 20 to
25 years old. to learn sewing
machine operating as machin-
ist and operator. Splendid op-
portunity for the right ones.
Al references required. Write
to Smyrna Times, Box 528,
giving references. also present
occupation.
L1-6 If
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
Potting Soil for Plants

Two quarts of good garden loan,
one pint of leafmold and one cup
of sand makes an excellent potting
soil for plants. Use plenty of
broken pottery for drainage
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. DIR. j. w. COlOna, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week

uOunceS SERVICES TUT tne WICK
The services at Asbury Method
ist Church next Sunday. November
9th, will be as follows: the Church
School will convene promptly at 10
o'clock with Mr.. H. G. Jones, Su-
perintendent, in charge; the morn
ing worship service and sermon at
IL. At 730 in the evening Union
services by all the churches of
Smyrna in observance of "Ameri-
can Education Week" will be held.
The service has been planned by
Prof. G. r. Miller of the Smyrna
High School. The American Leg
ion, the High School Glee Club, all
the ChoirS and the Orchestra will
participate in the service. The
ministers will deliver very brief ad-
dresses. The public is invited.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
F'7sSH'as eod's'''''sedtR9
Pl,SSed hu GenS0f

day, it musters more than 10000
men and 200 vessels, including 13
destroyers, several of which were
secured from the United States in
the destroyer deal. BY March, 1912.
the Royal Canadian Navy, two of
whose destroyers are pictured
above, will be manned by some
$1,000 men and the fleet will con.
sist Of more than 400 ships of vari-
GUS types. Many of Canada's sea.
men come from the prairie prov.
inces.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
NOTICE
nE
REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN BOND

REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN BONDS OF
SMYRNA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that the Smyrna
Special School District will redeem the fol-
lowing bonds of the said Smyrna Special
School District on the fifteenth (15th) day
of December, A. D.. 1941, at the Farmers
Bank, Dover. Delaware. viz: Refunding
Bonds, Series of 1941: Bond No. l in the
sum of Sl.250.00 and Bond No. in the
sum of Sl.250.00. The interest on said
bonds will cease to accrue on the above
bonds after December Is, 1941.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SMYRNA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
by: G. w. Wright. Asst. Supt
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06

NOTICE

In pursuance of an order of Ernest B.
Raughley, Register of Wills, in and for
Kent County. Delaware dated November s.
A. ID. 1871 notice is hereby given of the
granting Letters Testamentary on the
estate of Clarence B. Raymond on the fifth
day of November A. d. 1941. All persons
having claims against the said Clarence B.
Raymond are required to exhibit the same
to such Executrices within one year after
the date of the granting of such Letters.
or abide by the law in that behalf, which
provides that such claims against the said
estate not so exhibited shall be forever
barred.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
WANTED

Chamberlain Metal Weather
Stripping Co., s02 Orange ST., Will
mington, Del, wants men exper-
fenced in installing metal weather
stripping. We will train to meet
requirements of our specifications.
Apply P. T. Forman, 802 Orange
ST. 500 a. M. 11-6 1t
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
NOTICE

All persons are forbid cunning
on my premises without first OBJ
tanning permission from me.
HERMAN H. STATS,
lie st Smyrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
WARNING

No Trespassing, night or day.
with dog or gun on the properties
of jackson Snow, Jr., and Lee Sev-
erson, east of Smyrna.
1890 1t
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
BE PHOTOGRAPHED

early for your Xmas gift and avoid
the last minute rush. Make an ap-
pointment today. Phone 179W.
SCHWARZ STUDIO,
1920 1t Dover
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06

Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Del
aware. as Second Glass matter.
Subscription price. s1.5o per year. strictly
in advance.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06

TENS OF THOUSANDS of the
above Red Cross poster have been
distributed throughout the country
to keynote the organizations an
nual drive for membership support.
Aid to the Army and Navy forces
is giving the Red Cross its busiest
year in more than two decades.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06

Published Every Thursday Morning by
E. d. HOFFECKER, Owner and Propri-
etor.
Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker. July 5.
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert d. Hoffeck-
er. Jr.. from February 10, 1907 TO Decem-
Der "a, 1899.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06

Redn Cross Roll Call Nov. 11-30.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06

ADVERTISEMENTS = The Smyrna Times
is the business medium not only for the
town it represents. but for the outlying
district of which it is the center. en-
bracing the towns of Clayton. Kenton.
Cheswold, Townsend. Leipsie, &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 It
is a part. 1t also gives the items of
Importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06
SHERIFF'S SALE
OF VALUABLE
r E A L E S T A T E

By virtue of writ of Venditioni Ex-
ponas to me directed, will be exposed to
sale at public vendue at the Front Door of
the Clayton Bank and Trust Company, in
the Town of Clayton. Kent County and
State of Delaware, on
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06

CAROLINE u. HUGHES and
HENRIETTA t. RAYMOND,
Executrices of
Clarence B. Raymond. deceased.
Smyrna times., 1941-11-06

1920 1t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-01

FEATURE SHOW AT
STARLIGHT TONIGHT

Featuring some of the best stars
in the entertainment field, John
ME Nebo of the Starlight Club is
tonight introducing Juan Diaz
Cuban Revue as Key Vests first
preseason show.
Featured in this big show VIII
be Juan Diaz, ling OF tie Cuban
Bongo. He comes to the Star
light direct from the Stork Club,
New York. Francisco and Ricardo.
sensational accompanies, are al
so splendid entertainers and have
Just completed an engagement at
the Royal Palm Club. Miami.
Senorita Lupe, famous pianist
Of DempSey's Pago Pago Room.
viii be on hand with her antics
and Lita, the lovely romantic
dancer from the Stork Club, n Y.
will give the patrons OF this club
some new numbers sure to please.
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MEDIATION BOARD
Is FORMED HERE

tCoutuued from PaEe Cme
penters and painters Vere Ezzzz
an increase YESTERDAY
The cuUUIreemer are r
mayor. Everett Russell Czzre
Eiggs Y. A ALackelb znz
Charles Para HsEEs and 1l1zls-
berry are naeDbez u 1e z-
penters unio-- u-hIe Pa
q the laburers az
Others VINO a-renaec 1ne ne--
ing were Pos-masler Era6 1m-.
Melvin Russell 7 A. Waa e.
k0ehn. Carl BerEaldL A. H.
ana =. Castelar,
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RULING SOUGHT ON
CELEBRATION BILL

Continued from Page One
diture, members Of the commits
sion Saturday refused 10 second
a motion for payment introduced
by John Costar.
Legislative. authorization was
given during the last session after
John Slsde, then chairman. had
refused 10 sign a check izapzy-
ment Of the obligations which had
been incurred IN the celebration
of the highways opening. The
chamber Of commerce, which han
died the celebration, had its ex-
pendItures underwTitten by the
road and toll bridge commits
siOnerS.
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Recreation Committee
POstpones Dance

AT a meeting of the Defense
Recreation Committee held on
Monday night at the county
courthouse, it was decided to
postpone indefinitely the dance
to be given at the Armoy on
Friday night because the build
ing wiz not be available at that
time, Az
Plans are going forward for
the bingo party to be given in
the near future and announce
ments Of the date for the dance
and bingo party viii be publish
ed in The Citizen.
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si0naI showers tonight and Thurs
day, moderate eaSteriy winds
fresh at times.
Florida: Considerable cloudi-
ness tonight and Thursday,
showers in extreme south por-
ton tonight and over south and
central portions Thursday.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
and East Gulf: Moderate easter
~ winds. fresh at times over
south portion; partly overcast
weather with showers over south
portion tonight and Thursday.
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Miss Yuonne Pinder To
Wed Dennis Julian

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Pinder
announce the approaching mar
riage of their daughter, Yvonne,
to Dennis A. Julian of Knox
vile, Tenn.
The ceremony will be perform
ed in the Fleming Street Metho-
dist Church on Friday, October
II. 1880 o'clock, Rev. w. B. Mum
day officiating.
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McALISTER HELPS
TO SETTLE STRIKE

Continued from Page One)
settled hundreds of disputes IN
Florida, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Ten
nessee, Louisiana, Virginia. West
Virginia, Maryland, the District
Of Columbia and Arkansas. He's
settled disputes between employ
ers and employees in almost every
line OF work you can name, and q
feature which pleases him IS that
IN 90 per cent Of the cases, both
sides were satisfied
Lock The Door
Arriving IN d IabOr-troubled To-
cality. AicAlister usually Is lucky
If the representatives Of the two
sides VIII speak to each other and
IN many cases they are IN the
mood for a first class murder.
The first step there, obviously IS
10 get them together. get them
talking and make them realize
that neither Is an ogre.
After that, sometimes, it's Just
a case Of getting both representa-
tives into a hotel room, slipping
the key in his pocket and telling
them. well 60 home when this Is
settled.
He can't even make a guess at
how many Situations" he's han
died. but the department figures
for July and August vii give you
an idea
The department. with 10 con-
ciliators on the payroll handled
626 Situations in August. IN
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GERMANS SAID READY
TO BOMB BELGRADE
fBy AsnoeEafed PFenml

LONDON, Oct. 1.-The Brit
ish Exchange Telegraph today
declared Adolf Hitler has threat
ened to destroy the Yugoslav cap
ital of Belgrade from the air in
retaliation for Serb revolts Dor
dering on a full scale war.
Serb terrorists in huge bands
are said to be ravaging the coun-
try in spite of Nazi threats to
execute from so to 100" of them
in retaliation for the death of
every German they STAY.
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JAYCEES TO HOLD
MEETING TONIGHT

Key West Junior Chamber of
Commerce viii meet this eve
ming, 500 o'clock, at Ocean View
Restaurant, United street.
Important matters concerning
the clubs Cleanup campaign
will be discussed at this session.
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IS EPILEPSY INHERITED
WHAT cAuSE TT

= nooklst 11nis'nsE Sz zz Ell E@-
Oh ooGsSrs ou s-E izazswTsuE $500 l~E
bs ssnf FREE. s@Eis ss.~y am1 49, $500
sFisszg &c rHs EszzEN-nz = smsr. SIS
fin Ave- Ass~ suat- g. =. 1=1 90
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MARION. Ohio The D.,
!: aneooore Frederking Of this citv
- Z . interested in the plight Of
.ne ueaf that he devotes his third
- sssn.on Of each month to preach
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volving 477,O45 working men. In
July. they handled go trouble
spots. involving 386.0l4
Which amounts 10 about SIX
situations a month for every
concilistor-snd they're going Up.
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RUMANIAN PREMIER
RESIGNS HIS POST

tContinued from Page One)
the report, say they will fight
no more on foreign soil.
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Postmaster Fred J. Dion, who
had been attending a pOstmasters
convention in Boston, Mass, re-
turned to Key West on Monday.
While away on the trip, Mr.. Dion
also visited with his mother and
other relatives at his old home IN
North Adams Mass. He also wit
messed several of the major league
baseball games Bhile 10 Boston.
and reports having had : a very
delightful trip.
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JAPAN'S PREMIER
FACING TROUBLE
tContinued from &c 90

Continued from Page One)
be relaxation Of the oil embargo
placed on her by the United
States, and the state department
Is understood 10 be firmly opposed
10 lifting her restrictions until
Japan shows clearly her intention
Of foregoing aggression IN the
Pacific.
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And all this time you're taking care of your
future! The Navy said, ''Pick a trade-we
can make you an expert." And they gave you
nearly so skilled trades and vacations to
choose from: Radio expert, machinist, welder,
aviation mechanic, dental technician, cleo
trician-to mention few
Yes, training that would be worth $500 to
you IN one years time. Training that win
assure you of weIl-paid job In civil life. Yet
you get paid while learning-get your keep
and a complete outfit Of clothing free.
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Subscribe Il The 60 ZE
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THE WEATHER

Observation taken at 7:30 a. m,
18th Mer. Time Getty office
Temperatures
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Mrs. Marina CRspo, ticket
seller at the Monroe Theater re-
turned on the Florida yesterday
after spending two weeks vaca-
ton in Cuba.
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And with that promotion came an increase
IN pay. And there were more to come. Second
Glass. First Class. And then Chief Petty
Officer. Many might even so TO Annapolis.
0Eto Pensacola with the flying cadetsl
You bet, and fun too Something
doing all the time Real he-man's stuff. Box
ing. Baseball Football. Swimming. AND
MOVIES. previeWs, tool
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Naval Base)

Key West and Vicinity: Con-
siderable cloudiness WITH occa-