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Smyrna times., 1941-03-06

AS a preliminary to the discus
sion of the local water supply, Mr..
Robert Schoneijahn of Wilmington,
addressed the Smyrna Rotarians on
the subject Water Supplies" The
speaker said that from his analysis,
the water in Smyrna was pure. He
named the causes of the corrosive
elements in the water that came
into the homes of the townspeople.
Homeowners surely find this prob
lem an expensive one in terms of
the repair bills for new plumbing,
he said The system in use at the
present time is an outworn one
and the speaker. who definitely
made recommendations for the i'm
provement of the situation, pointed
out also that in case of a break
down of the system in use at pres
ent the town would be assured of
only one-half hour water supply.
A full and complete survey of the
water system has been made and
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
Z CONSTABLES
IN KENT COUNTY
Horace Clifton to Succeed Lee
r. Cochran in Smyrna; Two
Are ReappOinted
ALL ARE REPUBLICANS

The Kent County Levy Court
Tuesday afternoon named five new
constables and reappointed two
others for terms of one year. The
appointments are: Smyrna, Horace
A. Clifton, succeeding Lee R. Coch-
ran; Kenton, Charles W. Graham.
incumbent, and James M. Bishop;
Dover, William L. Scott and Nor
man E. Jet, succeeding E. E. jam
es; Camden John E. Cook, incum-
bent; Harrington, Charles r. Tat
man, succeeding William S. Smith.
No successors were named for
Harry E. Vineyard. Tenth District,
and Irving c. Voshell, Second Dis
trict, whose terms expired Tues
day. All the new constables are
and the outgoing con-
stables, Democrats. Graham and
Cook also are Democrats.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. S. j. Thackaberry, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week

The Presbyterian Church, Rev.
S. J. Thackaberry, pastor, an
nounces services the same as us
ual Sunday morning and evening
at IL and 7.30. Sunday School at
10 and Young Peoples meeting at
6.45. The Methodist Young People
will be with us at this meeting.
The Young Peoples social will be
on Monday, March 10th, in the
Sunday School room at 7.45. Mid
week meeting on Wednesday at
7.3O p. m, for prayer and bible
study. The Mite Society meets at
the home of Mrs. r. H. Denney,
Thursday at s. A full attendance
is desired. Friday, the Mite So
ciety and the Missionary Society
will have a covered dish supper in
the Sunday School room at p. m.
All members and friends of the
church are invited to this supper.
All are welcome to these services.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
AUXILIARY is
HOST TO UNITS
American Legion Auxiliary to
Entertain State Officers and
Dover Post Unit
PLAN MUSICAL PROGRAM

Lieut.. Gov. Isaac ]. McCollum
will be the guest speaker at the
regular meeting of the American
Legion Auxiliary of the David G.
Harrison Post, No. IA, here next
Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. State
officers and state COM
mittee chairmen, along with mem
bers of the Walter L. Fox Auxil-
larry Unit of Dover, will be special
guests for the evening. The meet
ing will be held in the newly re-
decorated Legion Room in Town
Hall. Mrs. Grant CARTS, Kent
County Vice President, is arrang-
ing the program. Instrumental
music will be furnished by Mrs.
Vernon Westfall, Jack Griffin, and
Jack CARTS. Miss Mary Louise
Porter will render several vocal
solos. Members Of the Hospitality
Committee are Mrs. Clark Knots,
Mrs. Harry Sherwood, Mrs. Roland
Deemer and Mrs. Willard Passwat-
ers.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. DIR. j. w. Colona, Pastor, An.
nounces Services For the Week

The services at Asbury Method
ist Church next Sunday, March 9th,
will be as follows: the Church
School will convene promptly at 10
o'clock with Mr.. H. G. Jones, SUI
perintendent, in charge; the morn
ing worship service and sermon at
IL; at 7.30 p. m. the young people
will hold their March Youth Night
Service, which was postponed from
last Sunday night on account of
the storm, in the auditorium. The
IA delegates who attended the re-
cent Dover District Youth Confer
ence will present their reports. The
intermediate and Junior Choirs,
assisted by the orchestra, will furn-
ish the special music. The Male
Quartette will also render selec-
tons The prayer service Wednes-
day evening at 7.30. The Church
School Board will hold the March
meeting Immediately after the
prayer service next Wednesday
night.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
William A. Ransom, 80, of Railway,
N. j., Formerly of Smyrna


N. j., Formerly of Smyrna
William A. Ransom, 80 years old,
of 1929 Paterson street, Railway,
N. J. died Sunday night at the Rah-
way Memorial Hospital after a
weeks illness with pneumonia. He
was active until his last illness.
Born and raised in Smyrna, he
went with the railroad company as
telegrapher, when a very young
man. Associated with E. H. Har-
riman, Union Pacific president, as
confidential secretary, he Travelled
extensively and was widely known
in railroad affairs. He aided in
settling the Hartman estate, and
also was associated with AveriIl
Hartman, son of President Harri-
man, for number of years. Mr.
Ransom began his railroad career
as a telegrapher for the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad in Delaware and
subsequently was with the Pullman
Company for some time before be-
coming attached to the Union Pa
cific staff, remaining with the latter
for the greater part of his life I'M
til retirement, a little more than
seven years ago. In Railway, he
was recognized as one of the city's
most substantial citizens, having
served as a member Of the Board
of Water Commissioners for many
years and occupied an important
role in the municipal water system.
He was a director of the former
Railway Trust Company, which
merged with the Railway National
Bank. For many years he was
vice-president of the Workmen's
Building and Loan Association, one
of the Oldest organizations of its
kind in the State He was also a
vice-president of the Delaware So
ciety. Following retirement from
railroad duties, he was in charge
of the real estate department of
the Railway Savings Institution.
During the World War he rendered
valuable service for the Federal
Government at the Bristol ship
Continued on Page Ffve)
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
FARMERS WANT
HIGHWAY FUND
Rural Groups Oppose Zone
Fund Merger Act; Think
Rural Roads May Suffer
SEE MANY HARDSHIPS

There is increasing evidence in
the legislative halls that rural Del
aware citizens are going to demand
the passage of House Bill As, in
PRODUCED by Representative VIII
liam d. Johnston. This measure,
according to H. v. Daniel, Secre-
tary, Associated Petroleum Indus
tries of Delaware, would amend
the "One-Fund Merger Act" by
providing that the Highway Fund
be kept out of the General Fund
Citizens of rural Delaware, in
particular the farm groups, are
keenly aware that unless the
amendment is passed that rural
highways may suffer substantially
as the 'One-F'und Merger Act was
passed for the primary purpose of
using a portion of motor fund rev
enues for general fund purposes"
Mr.. Daniel declared. Good roads,
properly maintained, mean every
thing to Delaware's all-important
system of agriculture. Agriculture
thrives in this state only when
farm products can be rushed to
profitable markets in motor trucks.
If lack of funds would seriously
impair the safety and the disability
of farm-to-market highways, the
loss of revenue involved by the
partial stoppage of this essential
transportation system would work
a grave hardship on rural Della
ware. Should transportation costs
increase beyond reason, or, should
highway conditions delay the
prompt shipment of Delaware's
produce to market, other states
would instantly take advantage of
the situation and great difficulty
might be encountered in regaining
these markets Rural citizens of
the state are showing disposition
to make strong and united effort
for the passage of the Johnston
amendment. Their prosperity and
a heavy investment depend on the
reception this amendment will be
given by legislators. The entire
future of Delaware farm owners
may hinge on this one measure"
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
MUSICAL PROGRAM AT U OF d
Bach Cantata, Concert Version of
'sThe Devil and Daniel Webster

1hC AS0tl dltu 1JdHICl w CDSltI
The department of Music at the
University of Delaware is present
ing a program on March 10 at
Mitchell Hall which should be of
interest to the music lovers of this
community. The Bach Cantata
"Sleepers, Wake" will be perform
ed in it's entirety. On the same
program will be a concert version
of a contemporary opera THE
Devil and Daniel Webster" The
story and libretto of the opera is
by Stephen Benet, the music is by
the eminent American composer
Douglas Moore, of Columbia Uni
versity Mr.. Moore is expected to
attend the concert. The Univer-
sity chorus of so voices will be as
sisted by 30-piece symphony or
from Swarthmore. Miss
Dennis of the University faculty
will do one of the solo parts in
with three guest art
lists who have been secured for the
occasion. The visiting artists were
identified with the original produc-
ton of the opera in New York City.
Coached in their roles by the COM
poser, their interpretations will
have a ring of authenticity. The
program will be under the direction
of Assistant Professor Anthony j.
Loudis. The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
GUEST DAY AT
CLAYTON CLUB
The Round Table Club of Wv
Oming Will Be Guests of
Clayton Century Club
PROGRAM MARCH 18TH

The Round Table Club of wy
oming will be guests of the Clayton
Century Club for a Reciprocity
Day program on Thursday, March
9Th. Mrs. Harry Bostick is chair
man for the day and has planned
to have American Homes as the
theme of her program Mrs. Null
ford Taylor, of Wilmington and
State Federation Director, will be
the guest speaker and will bring
with her two guests from New
Castle County, who will participate
also. In addition there will be a
musical presentation. Tea will be
served
Talk on Safety
On February 9th, Mrs. Walter
X. Barrett of Milford attended the
weekly meeting of the Club and
spoke on Safety. Mrs. Barrett
stressed the Importance of safe
the bicylists through
safety measures, and also discuss
ed safety in the home. Mrs. Bar
rett has served several terms as
Safety Chairman of the Federation
and County, and has studied the
progress in Safety measures
throughout the nation.
Plan School Program
On March 18th there will be a
school program at 7.30 p. m, Mrs.
Lambert Gooding, chairman. Mrs.
Gooding has not announced her
but the program will be
carried out in correlation with the
Clayton School. The Red Cross
Glass will have its first meeting on
Friday evening, March 7th, at 8
D. m. A maximum enrolment is
expected, and residents of Smyrna
have also enrolled. Miss Mary
Pinder, instructress, has requested
that everyone interested attend and
if the maximum enrolment of
twenty-five is exceeded, there is a
possibility Of taking care of the
overflow, so that no one need be
excluded from the course.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
20 ARRESTED
HERE SUNDAY
ViOlatOrs of 200 Year Old
Sunday Blue Laws Brought
Before Magistrate
HEARING AT 10 FRIDAY

Twenty-Five persons in Smyrna
were arrested Sunday in the first
attempt to strickly enforce Della
wares ancient Sunday Blue Laws.
Acting under orders transmitted by
Atty.-Gen. James r. Morford, after
defeat of a bill to repeal the old
statute in the House of Represen-
tatives last week, both state and
local police arrested those who
were violating the worldly en-
ployment" law.
Cases Continued Friday
In general, the people here did
not feel the pinch of the law en-
forcement, and those arrested for
conducting businesses returned to
their work after appearing before
Magistrate Edwin Hutchinson. Of
the 20 cases, 5 plead guilty, while
the others asked continuance of
their cases until Friday, at 10 am,
when the next hearing will be held
by the Magistrate. Following are
the persons who were arrested
here:
Samuel Wallace, RothweII's Garage
Thelma Wright, Cupid Ice Cream Parlor
Julia Burke. Georges Place
James Virdin, Daughters Garage
Elmer Passwaters, Highway Diner
Betty Myers, restaurant, Bishops Corner
Francis j. O'Neil, gas station
Nicholas Dlacumakos, Wagon Wheel
Nellie Garner, Snack Shop
Henry Shapley. soda fountain
Councilman John c.. Still, news stand
Samuel Pappas. restaurant
May +. Long, roadside stand
William j. Taylor Wayside Inn
Alice Bigger, Kenton, general store
Jacob Palmatory. Kenton. general store
Harry Bagdnoff, Cheswold, garage
w. r. Birmingham, garage
S. Creadick Ennis, garage
Esten Rowland, Bishops Corner. garage
VIM. Carrow, Bishops Corner. garage
Allen V. Alexander, kenton, garage
C. A.Whittle, Bishops Corner, restaurant
Howard Edgar, Singers Filling Station
Homer r. Downes, filling station
James Clark. Clayton, confectioner
C. H. Fretz, grocery store
Clement E. Sapp. restaurant
VIM. Stanley, Ennis & Deakyne Garage
Edgar, Whittle, Carrow, Wallace
and Rowland plead guilty. Magis-
trate Hutchinson reserved decision
on all cases until the Friday hear
ing.
First Mass Enforcement
Although the Sunday law has
been on the statute books, almost
unchanged for 200 years, this was
the first time such a mass enforce
ment was attempted. The point of
it all was to impress the people of
the state just what happens when
an old law, considered by many
outmoded, is actually followed to
the letter.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
$50 FARMERS
ATTEND MEET
Series of IL Land Use Rural
Planning Community Meet
ings Aroused Interest
ACREAGE ALLOTMENTS

Considerable interest in agricul-
tural problems was shown by the
two hundred and fifty farmers and
farm women who attended the ser
les of eleven land use and rural
planning community meetings
which were held throughout Kent
county during the last three weeks
in February under the direction of
the University of Delaware Agri-
cultural Extension Service. Plans
for these meetings were made by
Russell E. Wilson, county agent,
and Miss Hazel H. Darrell, home
demonstration agent, in coopera-
ton with the Kent county land use
planning committee. Different
members of this committee served
as discussion leaders at these com
munity meetings which were sched-
uled for Smyrna, Oak Grove, Beth
esda, Kenton, Wildwood, Thompson
vile, Houston, FELTON,, Masters
Corner, Willow Grove, Magnolia,
and Andrewsville. Due to the Sc
we're snow storm which arrived last
Friday, however, the Andrewsville
meeting was postponed until some
time early in March. No definite
programs were prepared for these
community meetings, as their chief
purpose was to obtain information
concerning those agricultural prob
lens which affect the different
communities in the county, and
farm families were invited to bring
in for discussion any questions rel
alive to the most advisable use of
land. Many interesting and i'm
portant problems resulted from
these discussion meetings, includ-
ing farm labor, drainage, use of
cover crops, and the adjustment of
crop acres in connection with the
agricultural conservation program.
AS the corn growers of Kent coun-
ty received recently their notices
regarding their 1941 corn acreage
allotments from the county agri-
cultural conservation committee,
these allotments resulted in con-
siderable discussion at these COM
munity meetings, as some farmers
desire to take advantage of this
phase of the farm program, while
others want to grow their usual
corn acreage in order to produce
enough feed for their livestock and
poultry. Although this corn allot-
ment is part of the agricultural
conservation program, it is also
closely associated with the land
use and rural planning program, as
it definitely relates to the advisable
use of the land which will be re-
moved from corn production under
this allotment plan. In addition to
Kenneth w. Baker, farm manage
ment specialist, assistance in these
community meetings was given
also by ]. E. H Lafferty, state B.
A. E. representative, of the Univer-
sity of Delaware, who will prepare
a summary of these agricultural
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
ORATORICAL CONTEST HERE
American Legion Finals on March
28th; 4 Schools Compete Here

The State Oritorical Contest fin
ais, sponsored by the American
Legion of Delaware, will be held in
the auditorium of the John Bassett
Moore School on March 2Sth. To
date, four schools will compete.
They are Smyrna, Dover, Sunny
Hills and New Castle. The con-
test consists of two parts, an ora
ton on THE Privileges of Being
an American Citizen, and an ex-
temporaneous talk of some phase
of the Constitution of the United
States. The winner of the state
contest will be eligible for the reg
ional contest, probably to be held
in Alexandria, Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
JERMAN 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: Wed
nesday night, prayer meeting at
7.30. Sunday School on Sunday at
2 o'clock followed by preaching at
3 o'clock; o'clock, Young Peoples
meeting; 73O, song and evangelis-
tic services. Rev. and Mrs. Unborn
of Halifax, Pa, will be the speak
ers throughout the day.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
JUNIOR PROM AT U. OF ID.
Friday, March 81, Date Set for
Dance; Mitchell Ayres Orchestra

On Friday, March 21, in the Gold
Ballroom of the Hotel DUPONT, the
Junior Glass at the University of
Delaware will present Mitchell
Ayres, his fashions in music, and
his orchestra. Gil Rowlinson, pres
ilent of the Junior Glass, Warren
Grier, treasurer of the Student
Council, and Norman Schutzman,
president of the Council, made the
final arrangements for hiring the
orchestra last Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
NCER CONTROL LEADERS
+ Delegates Attend Regional
ssaon in Philadelphia

sss'n in Philadelphia
sates from the Delaware Di-
l1 the Women's Field Army
y American Society for the
% Of Cancer attended the
"a assembly at Philadelphia
q BelleVe-Stratford Hotel,
Iy A-2S. Those represent
I state at this conference of
and lay leaders of cancer
we're Dr.. F. A. Hemsath, of
chairman of the State
le Committee of Delaware;
v 4. Beacon Of Whining
Ae commander; Mrs. Thorn
i0ung Of Wilmington, state
Mrs. Lincoln Clayton of
ld Mrs. William Heath of
vice commanders re-
~ Of Kent and Sussex
The purpose Of the as
vas to discuss the relation
ae PRESENT national defense
Y problems Of education. or
.'a and development of To-
control campaigns.
". " that deaths by cancer
'asang, DR.. c. c. Little.
s director of the organiza-
aaed that cancer will re-
greatest single menace to
1--WE program of American
and appealed for
support Of a cancer control
!. more extensive and in
snty. - history OF
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
DOVER CONCERT
MEMBER DRIVE
Mrs. c. Leland HarmOnson
Chairman of Ticket Selling
Committee in Smyrna
STUDENT TICKETS FOR 81

Dover's fourth annual member
ship campaign for the Cooperative
Concert Association was launched
last night at a dinner for the work
ers and committee members held in
the High School cafeteria. Lasting
only one week, the Association S
drive is conducted by volunteer
workers from Dover and eighteen
of the surrounding communities in
the State and Maryland. Mayor
Wallace Woodford, president of the
Association, welcomed the group
and introduced the Rev. Paul KEEL
logg, latest addition to the Execu-
tive Committee of the organiza-
ton; and Mrs. Harry Mayer, mem
bership chairman. Boris Sokoloff,
campaign director from the Ma
tional Cooperative Concert Service
in New York, outlined plans for
the week and introduced a record
ed radio show to aid the workers
in their soliciting. "All member
ships must be in by this Saturday
at six o'clock" stated Mrs. Mayer,
land no memberships may be sold
after that date nor any single adj
missions at the door the night of a
concert" she continued.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
AUTO MECHANICS COURSE
LIN KentOn at Alexander's Garage;
Sponsored by School Board

Inc course IN AutomoDlle Me
chanics, under the national defense
program, began Tuesday night at
Alexander's Garage in Kenton. The
instructor is Mr.. Vernon Ford, who
is head mechanic at Daughters
Garage here. The coordinating SUI
pervisor is Mr.. Frank Hynson, of
the John Bassett Moore School
faculty. The course will meet four
nights a week, Tuesday through
Friday. All applications must be
made through the Office of Supt.
George R. Miller at the Smyrna
school, The Board of Education of
the Smyrna Special School District
is sponsoring this course.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
hi ToMPROvE
TOMATO CROP
ID Growers to Meet Next
F',,a,v TO Discuss Plant
:. and Fertilization
,,vv YIELD INCREASE

Zinc for all farmers, es-
o. n's .sose who are growing TO-
i he open market will Dc
!. me Kent county court
~ Wednesday evening,
b. > = II 1880. AS a result OF
q = which has been made in
y. .:4ion with local Gamers open
hlvers and leading tomato
IL tomato situation in
' '.a,tv and throughout this
u 4 The United States is very
,taV ID need Of improv ement
I he standpoint Of increasing s1lal'
La nor acre and the quality
numerical canning purposes.
u Il this situation, therefore
~sto growers should be inter
! attending this meeting in
|, nsyt Wednesday evening to
asss points discussed.
To Discuss Problems
sSsns in fertilization will De
,,sd BY DR.. T. F. MAINS, plant
,lgist and soil bacteriologist
!. Delaware experiment sta
NO Will also discuss the i'm
uce Of early plants for better
IN and yield. Within the past
\ years there has developed
r. tomato growers in Kent
r. an increased interest in
SIsnts, as the result Of better
Tf tomato plants now being
Et-si from the south due to
l hgd inspection and care in
rnt. Field demonstrations
msriments which have been
tArsd in Kent county in recent
shaw proven that the yield of
ses from early plants has
increased about two tons per
which is a sufficient increase
Ike a difference between profit
las in growing this crop.
Ennurage Early Planting
dation to the local Gamers
ne very much interested in
rnato improvement program,
ai D. Boyce, one Of the local
3 On the open market, is also
h Concerned about Il IS situa-
nd is cooperating with the
nm service in encouraging
Fs to set a portion of their
zga in early tomatoes along
4s following Of improved Gull
Methods in tomato produc-
Many farmers reported a
los Of their late crop of to-
s last year due to late setting
Favorable weather conditions
zTss.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
1 uUB CASTING PLAY
M, s Appointed for ANIMAL
"a. 'iii Bowling Team

49,. appointed for ANIMAL
/ j. ,. rom Bowling Team
kVo4r. 'stlng Of the Clayton
|s spsts III Club Thursd s,,
s1. l'lee in charge Of casting
y = contest play announced
b sIs,d sne l following players:
ksasST aat Harry Cloud, James
E sa and Layton Mabre Sl- On
! sson..a appointed for the an
|grtr+iss' were Maryetta Leag-
! ss s.s Pryor y, Harry Cloud,
| csosai Marie Burris. Doro-
+ D.. Genevieve carrow
\ sD1 roore, John Houtm IAN
b wa. and Layton Mabrey'
ksr. ' : !, Mrs. Dixon and
b., y J b, sslaekbird, and c ariI
:, rs the Hartly club. Les
aas t sss appointed to form
b se ssan. Plans are being ,sa !,
''' first aid classes. "'ns
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
ELECTION AT MDDLETOWN
Louis Levinson Returned to Office
For His Sixth Successive Term

Mayor Louis Levinson was re-
turned to Office for his sixth sue
cessive term, and an incumbent
councilman, p. L. McWhorter, Jr.,
was reelected, at the municipal
election Monday. DR.. Allen X.
Cruchley was also elected to coun-
Gil for a two-year term. The nom
inees were unopposed. Tabulation
of the ballots showed 80 voters VS.
tied the polls, nine more than last
year.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
Attend Bankers Conference

Harvey c. Jones, president of the
National Bank of Smyrna, is at
tending a three-day conference of
the American Bankers Association
in New York City.
Smyrna times., 1941-03-06
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, 7.30 p. m, Lenten
service and address. The second
Sunday in Lent-7.30 a. M, cele-
bration of the Holy Communion;
10 a. m, Church School; IL a. m,
morning prayer and sermon upon
Jacobs Conscience, And Jacob
was left alone, and there wrestled
a man with him, until the breaking
of the day" Monday, 2.30 p. m,
Woman's Auxiliary Study Glass at
the home of Mrs. Mcdonald, fol-
lowed by silver tea for the bene-
fit of the Knitting Department.