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Evening star., 1941-09-10
Steel, Rubber Priorities Likely
To Tilt Golf Club, Ball Prices

and his drug store" golf ball? Per-
haps well come to synthetic rubber
golf balls of the ersatz brand.
The steel situation is more serious
and the manufacturers genuinely
are worried about it. Although there
is plenty of hickory around, you
couldn't convince a Johnny-come-
lately who has used only steel-shafted
clubs that hickory-shafted weapons
are just as good and have sweeter
feel. We may come to that eventually
If threatened steel priorities are
clamped down to prohibit steel for
golf club shafts.
Evening star., 1941-09-10

The most drastic change in shoot
ing regulations for migratory birds
and water fowl affects mourning
doves. In the Southeastern States,
where this shooting reaches its peak,
sportsmen and conservation officials
were unanimous in asking for cur
tailed season. They feared for the
future of this fine game bird.
In Maryland, where the Federal
Evening star., 1941-09-10

TINS NEW MAP of q. s. and Western
Hemisphere Defense Strategy includes
Army Camps, Forts. Flying Fields, Ain
Bases. Naval Bases. distances and flying
times between important points, Panams
Canal Defenses. u. s. Navy Patrol Areas
proposed Patrol Outposts, Pan-American
Neutrality Zone. many other features
Drop in at the big orange and blue
BnTHoLINE-RIcHFIELD sign and get youi
copy free. And remember-to make you
car last longer and to step up mileage
have your tires, battery. oil. ETC., checked
regularly. Your Sherwood BErHoLrNn.
RIcHFInLD Dealer will perform these serv-
ices without charge. sherwood's 3 say. ''Ths
Men in White VIII Serve You Right
Evening star., 1941-09-10

lem, one of the children of
F. Gamage of Brockton. Mass. truly
one of Americas outstanding COM
posers.
Chess Problem No. 1868.
By F. GAMAGE Brockton. Mass
tOriginal to The Evening Star; entry in
The Star Original Composing Tourney
BLACKS MEN
Evening star., 1941-09-10
End Couch for Indions

Dwight Stuessy, William and
Mary freshman football coach, has
been transferred to the varsity staff
to give the Indians a full-time end
mentor.
Evening star., 1941-09-10
# CHE & s #
By PAUL J. MILLER, Jr.

Federal Security Chess Club is continuing its jam sessions at the
M
runnerup
points.
RAND transit pay standing follows:
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
Basketball
j. b. nj. Eagles Win, 27-19

Spotting their opponents a 40
lead in the early stages of the
game, the Red and Whitehead
Smyrna High courtmen came back
strcng to sorlndly trounce Dover
High on the latter's court by a
score of 27-19 last Friday night.
Sparkling from an offensive angle
was Bill Bodley, lanky Smyrna tap
off man, who rolled no less than
thirteen points through the irons.
The first quarter ended with the
visitors holding an "a edge. Both
teams added four more points to
their totals in the second quarter,
50 that the count was 1928 at the
end of sixteen minutes. Bodley
scored ten points in the first half.
The Dover quintet crept up dur
ing the third round, which ended
1916 in favor of the Eagles. How
ever, from this point on the prote-
ges of Coach Doerr hit their stride
and coasted in to an easy victory.
Following Bodley in scoring was
Bob Jacobs who threw quartet Of
twin-counters through the cords.
Ehinger was high man for Dover.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
ASK REPEAL OF
OLD BLUE LAWS

in Jail. The commission reports
that after considerable discussion
with hundreds of citizens and
groups it arrived at the following
four point conclusion:
1. That the citizens of Della
ware desire some legislation in re-
gard to the Observance of Sunday.
2. That the citizens OF Della
ware desire a statute that can be
enforced.
3. That the citizens of Della
ware desire a certain latitude in
regards to sports and amusements,
as indicated by the amendments
already a part of the general sta
tute.
4. That the citizens of Della
ware would like to exercise some
local self-determination in regard
to every particular of the Sunday
law.
The nine members of the COM
mission, headed by Mr.. Minker, in
clude former Reps. Henry M. Can
by and Edward S. Knight, Rep.
John l.. Barr, Senator George r.
Clark, Rep. George w. Rhodes,
Senators Harold w. t. Purneu,
Paul r. Rinard, and Benjamin f.
Simmons. To arrive at its con-
illusions the commission sent out
$50 letters to religious, civic and
fraternal organizations, as well as
to representative citizens, asking
their cooperation in thinking
through the situation. A general
invitation was also extended to all
citizens, through the press, who
might want to suggest ways Of
handling the situation. The COM
mission received 81 replies.
They indicated:
Twelve for permitting the pres
ent laws to stand.
Thirty-fve for revision.
One for total elimination.
Six noncommittal.
These replies" the commission
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
Current Events Demand
Thorough Understanding

ENHANCING events in a world
u afre with the fever of war
demand an intelligent understand
ing of the news. 1t is an important
duty, furthermore, to take advan-
tage of free press and radio de-
void of propaganda.
Writing in the December issue of
Good Housekeeping, Quincy Howe,
well-known radio commentator.
points out that for straight news, a
morning metropolitan newspaper is
the best source. An evening paper,
he says, is not apt to have such COM
plete coverage, but if you like inter-
probation of the news, an evening
paper usually offers large variety
of columnists.
A quick way to get at the news is
to read all the headlines first and
skim rather rapidly the columns of
type below. But never forget that a
headline is written primarily to sell
a newspaper.
The radio, Mr.. Howe continues, is
a good medium in understanding
news because it is fast in delivering
the latest developments. A real inno-
walton and great help, he says, is
the roundup program of foreign and
national news broadcast frst-hand
from foreign capitals. Frequently
these programs get stories that
never appear in the papers.
at is wise," Mr.. Howe states, "to
develop preferences and opinions
even prejudices in reading the news.
Above all, read only the news that
interests you. Recognize your own
tastes and indulge them"
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
Author Scores
Dictionary's Abuse

TOR clear effective English an
l. extensive vocabulary is not
necessary. Style in speaking and
writing is achieved through care
full word choice and not by the use
of high-sounding words.
1t is important to realize. declares
Mortimer ]. Adler, author of the
current best seller How to Read
Book" in the September Good
Housekeeping. that a definite re-
lation exists between the growth of
language and the growth of mind.
AS a child natures he sees new
objects and is affected by new ex-
periences. and in doing so he learns
the names for them. The same pro-
cedure, Mr.. Adler believes. should
be used in acquiring a vocabulary.
A word should not be used until its
meaning is fully grasped.
Knowing words and meanings as
they appear in dictionary is not
the same as actually knowing them.
An effective vocabulary may be
obtained only when we use words
with the same assurance as we do
the names of our friends: when new
meanings and synonyms display
different shades Of expression.
A dictionary, Mr.. Adler states, is
a great help as a compact encyclo-
pedia or as a guide to pronunciation.
but it should not be used as an in
strument of word learning by itself,
apart from the normal activities Of
thought and speech. People who use
dictionaries to solve crossword
puzzles sometimes enlarge their
vocabularies, but as Mr.. Adler
points out, they seldom improve
their minds.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30

issue of Good Housekeeping as say
ing that he's never going to make a
resolution which won't be as impor-
tant on the eighth of April or the
tenth of July as it is on the first of
January.
Having emerged from her teen
age roles into one of the screens
most glamorous actresses, pert
Deanna Durbin now has more adult
worries. Fretting about her figure,
she has promised herself that dur
ing the new year she is going to
practice bowling regularly, until l
can do better than ZOO"
But most modest of the resolu-
lions to come out of the actors col
ony, says Miss Hannah, is Spencer
Tracy's. His wish is simple and sin
cere. 81 WISH" he states humbly,
81 knew how to be a really great
actor!"
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
scorer. Gears
Timer: Edmondson
Eaglets Triumph, 1912

The Smyrna High Jayvees had a
close call in the preliminary tilt
last Friday at the Dover Field
House when they edged out the
Dover Jayvees, 1912. 1t was a
thriller all the way with neither
team able to build up substantial
lead at any time. Coach East's
five got away to 30 lead at the
end of the first period. However,
by half time the Eaglets had knot
ted the count at six-all.
Both teams missed many scoring
opportunities in the third quarter
which ended with Dover in front
9-S. With less than two minutes
to go the Capital City lads were
still leading, 12-11. Slaughter con-
verted a foul to knott the count,
and was fouled again with two sec
onds of playing time remaining.
After a time out, Slaughter pro
ceeds to make good his free throw,
the ball bouncing several times on
the irons before deciding to go
through.
Both teams could connect for
only five field goals apiece, hut
Smyrna fortunately grabbed hon
ors from the 15-foot sector.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
Should q Lody Cross
Her Legs? Yes and No

Q HOULD a lady cross her legs?
- Yes, and no, say those who
know their feminine etiquette. 1t
is permissible, but only if it is done
gracefully.
If a woman is sitting in a sprawl
ing position with her legs stretched
in front of her so that the calves
are fattened out of shape making
them look very wide, the answer is
no, writes Sally Berry in the Janu-
airy issue of Good Housekeeping.
1t is however, quite correct for
woman to lightly cross her ankles
if she is sitting erect. This is rest
full; toes point gracefully, and her
legs keep their slender lines. If a
woman crosses her legs above the
knee, and keeps them straight, not
turned out as ugly angles, the ans
wer is again yes.
For a correct sitting position,
Miss Berry has some other rules.
"Follow them," she advises, "and
you'll be sitting pretty"
1. Choose a seat of the right
height.
2. Sit on your sitting bones.
Don't slump on the end of
your spine.
8. See that your lower back
touches the back Of your chair.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
Movie Stars Are MAKING
New Years Resolutions

NJ OWE stars, like everyone
lM else, make New Years reso-
lutions. They, too, realize that the
earnestness to do good which marks
the beginning of each year is apt to
dwindle before many months have
gone by, but in 1941 they are taking
steps to see their good intentions
last out the whole year.
Gary Grant, for example, is quot
ed by Mary Hamman in the January
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
|RSONAL
|gCIAL ITEMS
\ WbO Come and Go,
[rTO Our Community
\ Farmer Smyrnians
: md CLUB PARTIES

Anes Everhart' nee Miss
i g,snson, was taken to the
Hospital, Wilmington, on
IN morning where she I'M
I u appendicitis operation.
ps,tsrt Is doing nicely at
ts-t time.
LIS. Dwight, who has been
y The winter in Washing
G, was called home last
h he critical Illness Of Miss
Dwight who passed away
sTening.
Gorge Wright was hostess
nsnbers Of her bridge club
,me recently.
=
| 5igsr Harrington, who was
! Kent General Hospital, Do
be be underwent an append
gsati0n, returned home on
h
! I'd Mrs. Glenn S. King, who
3ta been Ill with the flu, are
ut better at this writing,
D. still confined to their
I bin Talbot Of Delaware
fzy- spent the weekend
u parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
i hlbOt.
/ aa5ert Brown and Mr.. Nah
|ssrty spent Saturday in
fgrn, D. c.
Grie Shearer, Elizabeth,
Is been spending a week
z bTother-in-law and sister,
p Ms. Edward T. Porter.
Find Mrs. William ]. Wroten
aSs at dinner last Friday
ny entertained in honor of
9iSr' Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
7 VIlanova.
/ H0ner D. Hudson has re-
+ non a visit with Mr.. and
~ Jones in Wilmington.
Hafry Manlove, who was
. Asnt General Hospital a
[s very ii, is reported to be
F'a at this time.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30

ographer, to be so designated by
the chancellor would be paid a sal
airy not exceeding $4,000 a year
and each of the other stenograph-
ers not more than S2,7OO yearly.
Under another bill introduced by
Mr.. Richards, insurance agents and
statesmen paid solely on commission
will be excluded from benefits of
the unemployment compensation
law.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
The What-NOt
Shelf

ALI of our devoted readers, all
three of them, have been asking
why no What-Noth appeared in the
paper last week. By way of ex-
PLANTATION, and with profound graft
tude for the we-missed-you-while-
you-were-gone messages, we say
with bluShing cheek and rheumy
eye we were in the process of be-
coming grandmother!
1t was a terrific strain-this be-
ing a grandmother-but the pride
and joy make up for it. Our cock
er spaniel, Stinkey, politely known
as Buttons, presented US with two
girls and one boy. Mother and
puppies are doing quite nicely at
this writing. AS a matter of fact,
Stinkey took the whole matter
with deadly calm, whereas we were
the one who went about half hys-
terical, making great fuss and loud
walls, punctuated with much floor
pacing and even a hunger strike.
Some weeks ago, we had a long
heart-to-heart-talk with Stinkey all
about the inconvenience of ar
ranging her blessed events on a
Wednesday, which is, of course,
press day. Anyone who doubts the
strain, the last minute rush,
or the violent activity of a press
day is invited to visit The Times
anytime on Wednesday between
the hours of eight in the morning
and midnight. If nobody even no
tees you are there, don't be dis
couraged- it is press day. If a
black shadow, resembling a pranc-
ing heifer, whizzes by you, and
whips up the stairs, in all probable
ity it is the editor or copy boy or
some other silly person taking copy
up to Smitty; it is press day. Or
if Smitty storms down the stairs,
and muttering, don't
hide in the corner. All he wants
is more copy, and besides he is
quite harmless, only it is press day.
Anyhow, getting back on the sub
ject of Stinkey-we tried to ex-
plain all this to her. However,
aside from having mind of her
own, she has a perverted sense of
humor. So-the pups arrived We'd
nesday night. We imagine that
Stinkey was quite amused at this
huge joke. AS a result, the grand
mother nearly had to take to her
bed with nervous prostration.
So, Stinkey, Winkin, Blinkin and
Nod, are all occupying the same
bed. All three look like their
mother-or will, we think. Winkin
and Blinkin are beginning to get
brown spots, and it won't be many
days before Mods little eyes are
open. They all have pink noses
and pink feet and fat tummies.
Each one tries to use the other two
as a pillow, so there is always one
pulling out from under, with much
squealing. 1t reminds
one of that game we played when
we were children somebody put a
hand down, and the next person
places one of his hands over it.
That goes on till you run out of
hands, so the one on the bottom
pulls his hand out, puts it on top,
and thus the game goes on and on
until it ends in general confusion.
If that childish passtime ever had
a name, we have forgotten it, but
that seems to be the game the
pups like to play.
- -
So Winkin and Blinkin and Nod
one night sailed out in a wooden
Shoei
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
spike, Porcupine, Dies in CITY Zoo

Spike Porcupine, Dies in City Zoo
Spike" the 8-year-old porcupine
one Of the more engaging animal
personalities, died recently in the
Wilmington Zoo. The roly-poly
creature arrived at the zoo seven
years ago from Vermont. The YER
dict of death was "old age"
Spikes" natural diet was tree
bark, but he became a confirmed
apple and carrot eater after his ar
rival at the zoo. Each Christmas,
however, he was presented with a
small fir tree, which he happily
chewed to pieces.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
GERMAN CHAPEL SERVICES
Rev. Raymond Taylor, Pastor, An
nounces Services for the Week

Jerman Chapel, Rev. Raymond
Taylor, pastor, announces the SER
vices for the following week: We'd
nesday night, prayer meeting, 7.30;
Friday night, cottage prayer meet
ing; Sunday School on Sunday at
2 O'Clock, followed by preaching at
o'clock; z o'clock, Young Peoples
meeting; 7.30 O'Clock, song and
evangelistic services. February 5,
8 and z, Rev. Edgar Martin will be
here for a three-day meeting.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30

states, reflects the serious con-
Germ of our citizens over the con-
dition that exists, and probably,
percentage-wise, indicate the diff
ference of opinion in regard to the
Sunday laws"
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
[LS BEFORE
|GGISLATURE
1alued from Page one)

h. AsnOers Of the General
|' Will hereafter use special
Plates, if a bill intro
~ \, senator Clayton A. Bunt-
| ~ 1p I The measure pro
|. ne plates be marked
n 's'e for one house and
!" representatives" for the
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30

The Seri Indians, who inhabit an
island in the Gulf of California, are
among the most primitive of all
the earth's peoples.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30

More Cars for More Americans
In 1908. only $1,000 automobiles
were made in the United States.
Today, as result of mass produc-
ton, lower prices, and research
gains, we can turn out that many
cars in five working days.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30

The little toe has one more bone
than the big one.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30

9 Head of Mich Cows, all T. B.
Tested.
2 Heifers, months old.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &C.
Two Farm Wagons, 6-Spring
Wagon, Grain Drill, Manure
Spreader, Hay Rake, Riding Plow,
No.98 Oliver Pillow, one-horse Pillow,
Brow Tomato Marker. Seed Sow
er, 2 Riding Cultivators, Walking
Cultivators, Corn Planter, Barn
Scales, Horse Clippers, Milk Cart,
Harrow. Disk Harrow, 60-Spring
Tooth Harrow, Tractor Hitch,
Mower, Binder, lot of good Milk
Cans, Buckets, Strainer, Farm Bell,
new Feed Box, Baskets, Milk BOX,
Grindstone, 2 Hay Racks, Brooder
Stove, 500 capacity, new; Chicken
Feeder, lots of Wagon Harness,
Plow Harness, Collars and Brides,
Hoes, Shovels, Forks, log Chains,
and anything a good farmer needs.
Lot of HOUSEHOLD GOODS
from Cellar to Attic.
Special; Home Comfort Cook Stove
Terms:-CASH
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
!, AND VICINITY

~ ASD VICINITY
i : : siosF and in''S-
| ursl agents Russell sL. my \
county, and Russell RUS. ,,i =,
81 county, are busy VII w
~ February fruit meet meet
X Kent county discussion US on
II fruit growers wll p q
S y On February ~,
..antys session will be on
I Il Bridgeville under
r. d the local Kiwanis
~ University !, Of Delaware
% IasDartment has secur-
S,1Iipan. peach specialist
: : ! featured as y, speaker asss,,n for
sosrd Of Agriculture =
" tin with agricultural
stsge the meeting pro
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30

3 tr coio az the Industrial
\ State Basoa Girls suggested
erssrt S ,.s Of Health in a
''ptcst ., We're advocated in :
= Council, from ON the Negro
'sa a b1l = Mr.. Richards in
,sacsHor to winch a1 win empower
! sr ssill ! appoint mot more
'epbsr.,a, and Competent
- cAancsessv0 officers Of the
sau., -. They will serve ~ =
sassuoa. 'a II the chancellor or
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30

One American chemical company
alone buys 81, 100000 worth of cot
ton each year from the farmer.
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30
~' Attaches Named

-se named one additional
Friday. Miss Margarat Is =
\, Of Wilmington was
\, sssDographer in the House
\ : s ! total number Of at
n :. Calvin H. Stats was
Senger in the Senate
! % ne twenty-frst attacbe
=. AOner Woodward of
! ,S5 soouced a bill to appro-
! NJ. 'Sv to the Ferris Indus
Il ~ lOr an auxiliary boiler
! I rs. ~ year at the sugges-
4 el aei. Boiler Inspector
| GO archer. The Delaware
|s-..ss Presented a resolu-
4, ~ at its recent annual
| Ss s.Pposlng diversion Of high
~. Repeal Of tn One y i
49, st law was advocates
e. r use Of horticulture
Ess Tss. a. the University of
FeatOrsII : Oy the Peninsula
Smyrna times., 1941-01-30

Referee: Mccall
Timer: Edmondson
Scorer: Gears
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-21

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Jan. 2O.-R)
The old Vermont schoolmaster eyed
the long left arm of Johnny Gee and
said he reckoned the Pittsburgh Phi
rates would get some returns this
year on the s75,0 900 invested in the
six foot, nine inch pitcher.
The schoolmaster, Ray Fisher, Uni
versity of Michigan baseball coach,
was evaluating one Of his ex-colle-
gians whose arm went lame last
spring in his first big league trial.
CAL the soreness seems to be out"
Fisher said today. 1--WE don't know
for sure until he starts bearing down
next week. But Johnny should be a
lot better pitcher this year. He's
only 25 and should have a lot of good
baseball ahead of him
The towering Gee, tallest player in
organized baseball. is working daily
In Yost field house before departing
Feb. 10 for the Pirate camp at San
Bernardino, Calf. He hopes to slim
down to 225 pounds, taking off IL
pounds.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-21
lnfantile Paralysis
Campaign Is Extended

CHAPEL HILL, Jan. 20 P>-
The infantile paralysis campaign
in this state has been extended to
February 10, it was announced
here today by DR.. Julian Miller,
state chairman, and any Roosevelt
tan dances Or parties for the fund
which were postponed due to the
influenza epidemic may be held up
to this time, lie said.
DR.. Miller himself has been con-
fined at the Carolina inn here with
an attack of influenza since he ar
rived for the opening of the news
paper institute here last Thursday
but was able to leave for his home
in Charlotte this afternoon.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-21
Daredeuils Take Lead
In Ice Hockey League

Scoring an Ills victory owe the
Wildcats, the Daredevils took the
lead in the Prep ice hockey league
at the Y. M. c. A. yesterday after.
noon, holding ar unblemished rec.
ord of two wins and no losses in the
second half race.
In the second game of a double
header, the lowly Greyhounds upset
the dope bucket by trimming the
Blue Devils by a score Of 9-5. The
Hounds had to come from behind a
40 advantage held by the Blue
Devils at half time. They showed
more drive and scoring punch than
at any time during the year, being
led by C. E. Smith who tailed five
goals. Captain J. Smith led the
losers with 3 goals.
In the first game, the Daredevils
led all the way, falling first on Car
ter's shot early in the opening canto.
Carter and Captain J.. Crowley of
the Wildcats tied for scoring honors
with 4 goals each.
The teams will play basketball
games in theil regular schedule We'd
nesday afternoon.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-21
Is Boys Continue Work
For Golden Gloves Meet
Entries for Annual Tourney
Arriving; Several Teams
Expected to Enter

Approximately Is boys continued
workouts at the Golden Gloves
gymnasium at the Brigade Boys
club last night in preparing for
the fifth annual Star = News = Brig
ade Golden Gloves tournament
scheduled at Legion stadium Feb
ruary 11-12-13-14.
Included in the list of boxers
training for the fstic meet are
Roy Lane, of Burgaw, Smoky
Swami and Johnny Elmore.
Assisting Porter Davis, team
trainer, in the handling of tn e
gym are Skeet James and John
Odom. Nightly workouts are held
at the gym from 7 to 9 o'clock and
all amateur boxers in Wilmington
and vicinity are invited to make
use of the facilities for training.
Meanwhile, entries for the meet
continue to roll in and it appeared
last night as if four or five sepa-
rate boxing teams, including the
from other tournaments,
will enter the tourney.
Amateur boxers from the W o
Carolinas are urged to send in
their entries Immediately.
The tournament this year is d.
vided into three classes-the juve-
nile, novice and open divisions.
Winners in the tournament here
will be take to Charlotte with all
expense paid and entered in the
Carolinas Golden Gloves toufna-
ment. Winners in the Charlotte
meet will be taken to New York
with all expenses paid and entered
in the National Golden Gloves
tournament.