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Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
SIDE LIGHTS OF
NEW YORK CITY
Told By L. L. Stevenson in
His Own Immical Way
of DOings in City
INTERESTING SKETCHES

The keepers never punished
Mischka for his misdeeds. Maybe
that was the reason why the two big
Himalayan bears that shared the
den decided to take matters into
their own hands. On a recent SUM-
day, before big and appreciative
audience, Mischka was having the
time of his life annoying his bigger
companions. Suddenly one lost pa
tience and took a swipe at him.
The other Joined in. Mischka,
weighing less than hundred pounds,
never had a chance. Keepers ar
rived with a big hose and other
equipment as the Himalayas were
dragging the groggy Mischka back
to finish him. Help was too late.
Mischka died the next day.
Getting back to food: Gourmets
are alarmed by the fact that the
town is face to face with a caviar
famine. Hardly enough of the i'm
ported product is on hand to last
through the holidays. Prices have
shot up to $40 a pound and more
than likely will go higher. The best
caviar, the kind that is shipped re-
frigerated, comes from Russia and
Rumania. That is, it did come but
doesn't any more for obvious rea-
sons. Plenty Of domestic caviar can
be had for a mere So a pound but
the demand is slight. The caviar
shortage doesn't bother me at all.
/ can take it or leave it alone.
Pigeons in New York are a prob
lem to building owners The
damage they do runs into thousands
>. But the pigeons are the city S
pets So when some heartless
miscreant scattered poisoned food in
Union square and killed a number
of pigeons, the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals posted
S100 reward for the arrest and
conviction.
(Bell Syndicate-WNU Service.)
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to another, and shall declare thy
mighty acts. 8. will speak of the
glorious honour Of thy majesty. and
of thy wondrous works. 9. The
Lord is good to all: and his tender
mercies are over all his works. Cor
relative from the Textbook, Sci
ence and Health with Key to the
Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy:
Spirit, Life, Truth, Love, combine
as one,-and are the Scriptural
names for God. All substance, in
telligence, wisdom, being, immor-
tality, cause, and effect belong to
God. These are His attributes, the
eternal manifestations of the in
finite divine Principle, Love.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
Now Safety Officer;
Once a Daredevil

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA.-Po-
lice Capt. Gordon Hughes has
changed from a daredevil rid
err" to safety bug"
He joined the department in
1920, but later quit to enter mo-
torcycle races. The speed fe-
yer" left him when he was hurt.
Now Hughes directs the depart
mems safety campaign.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
Money Tangles Troubled
Ancient, Expert Finds

CHICAGO.-Money problems be-
gan several centuries before Christ,
University of Chicago study re-
veals.
DR.. Waldo H. Dubberstein, re-
search associate for the schools
Oriental Institute, said coinage and
a monetary system were devised by
the ancient Babylonians.
'The succeeding centuries saw
lead, copper, silver and gold used
for money" he reports.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
Two-Headca Lizard Is
Victim of Confusion

EAU CLAIRE, WIS.-Found: A
creature that didn't know whether it
was coming or going!
At least it may be assumed that
the lizard killed by Mrs. Alva Pet
tbs, Fairchild, was victim of that
kind of confusion. The creature was
equipped with two heads.
In trying to escape, the lizard re-
versed its direction without trou-
bling to turn around.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
Prize Cow Eats 500
From Owners Pocket

BUTLER, PA.-Max Luther's
cattle feed bill went up $100, but
the quality of the milk he sells
failed to improve.
One of his cows filched a roll
of handkerchief-wrapped money
from his pocket at feeding time.
Luther managed to salvage two
$40 bills and one $40 bill before
bossy's $100 gulp.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
New Dunkless Doughnut
Has the Coffee Baked In

HARTFORD, CONN. = Bakers
have invented a 'pre-dunked"
doughnut.
A fluffy bit of pastry, resembling
the old-fashioned model, it is coffee
favored, and eliminates the break
fast table sport which for decades
has ruined table cloths and scorched
finger tips.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
PRIORITIES AND
THE FARMER

The American farmer is discov-
ering that occasional items which
he usually finds readily available
must now be ordered from the
factory. In some cases no deliv-
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03

cry date is be-
ing promised.
Unfortunate
ly, we Ameri-
cans fail to heed
the signs, which
should be an
adequate warn
ing to us all.
Today tn ere
are only isolat-
ed items that
are hard to get
s.As
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03


With These Leading 81
You, Too, Will Benefit
The battery in Johns old car
Seemed weak and mighty low;
So toDOUGHTEN'S GARAGE for
a Commute charge
He's always sure to go.
On the Boulevard. Phone 1921
Our family with the new house
Sought to make it home,
They bought atROBINSON'S
FURNITURE STORE, INC.
No more will they roam.
80 w. Commerce st. Phone 5261
Dad took no chances with money
On funds he was a crank,
For security he chose
THE FRUIT GROWERS NATION
AL BANK.
Smyrna, Del. Phone 5141.
When the house required repairs
Dad he didn't slumber,
But went to THEsRIGHT LUM-
BER YARD
For the best in lumber.
Smyrna, Del. Phone 4S41
The kitchen was too dim for Ma,
She didn't like it so;
She went to j. c. MANNERING
Got paint to make it glow.
16 w. Commerce st. Phone 5421
For complete Auto insurance
You shouldn't hesitate,
See WROTEN INSURANCE
AGENCY today
Tomorrow may be too late.
Is Commerce st. Phone 3711
Since Dad has turned to farming
Good poultry mash he needs;
DONOVAN'S FEED STORE sup
plies him
With the very best in feeds.
West Mt. Vernon st. Phone 246.
It's SINCLAIR service station fo
me
They know how to create smiles
Their SINCLAIR GAS has lots O
zip
1t gives you many extra miles.
Market & Commerce st.
Robert c. Blansfield, Prop.
Watch For The Thrift
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03

Diversity of outlet, of use and
Of financial erablement as> the
strongest defenses we can have
against economic emergencies.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03

The telephone product of free America Those ,vho
haze had share its deveIobment haze pride in this era
pie of democracy in action The Bell System is fypicaHy
American institution is ou,ned by t0ofird of a million
Americans 1t is operated by third of million american
telephone workers. 1t serveS either directly through
connecting telephone companies the entire American nation.
THE DIAMOND STATE TELEPHONE COMPANY
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03

The welfare of the nation is
squarely up to us as individuals.
That is where it should be; that
is where it is safest.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
4etss1 qosd Sa14:

More brains are needed today
than ever before, although per-
haps they are not needed in the
same places as before.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03

A country becomes really great
when, by the wise Z 1evelopment of
its resources and 0he skill of its
people, property b widely and
fairly distributed
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
Everything is possibl(

In spite of the great s.asses of
men, the difficulty is not to find
men who will advance but men
who are willing to be advanced.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03

II can't tell you how thrilled / am
with the performance, labor saving
features, and beauty of my new
NESCO Kerosene Range.
Before you buy, insist on seeing these
new NESCOS demonstrated and
learn about their many convenience
features and their fine cooking and
baking qualities. You'll find just the
model to fit your individual needs"
simpIified operofion
The large, scientifically designed
oven has reliable heat indicator and
is fully insulated with efficient glass
wool. Fuel tanks are easily accessible
and powerful burners provide in
slant heat in various desired degrees.
There's an enclosed storage space for
idle utensils and removable burner
tray that keeps the stove and floor
clean without back-breaking drudg-
cry. Staggered burners allow me to
use 8 large utensils at the same time
and the convenient table top provides
much needed extra working space"
Declare a housewives holiday and
hurry dozen TO see the uerc NESCO
Ranges at your dealer today!
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03

Every important advance begins
in a small way-and with the
individual.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03

ware in "a months. And next year
and the year after, the program of
new central office equipment, new
switching mechanisms, new local
telephone cables, new inter-city
telephone lines, will 60 on at an
ever-increasing tempo.
TINE communications require
Il ments of the army, the navy
and the government agencies, the
vital defense industries and of
other essential activities = these
growing telephone needs must be
met.
If it becomes necessary in order
to fulfill these requirements-so
important to all of us-we will not
hesitate to ask that non-defense
requests for new telephone serv-
ice be held up temporarily. At
peak hours it may not always be
possible on all routes to give the
customary extremely high speed
mo hang up" inter-city service.
But the people of Delaware can
rest assured that the organiza-
ton which created the best tele-
phone service in the world will
spare neither time nor men nor
money nor materials to continue
that service quality-and at the
same time to build for the emer-
gency. That we guarantee.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
THE FAMILY GOES SHOPPING"

UtO SHUPPING
nyrna Business Concerns
by Patronizing Them I!
Bargains in the drug line?
The family looked about,
Were mostly at HOWARD Il.
JONES' PHARMACY
That's what they found out.
Main & Commerce st. Phone 4311
When Mother goes shopping
She's particular about her food,
That's why PYLE'S FOOD MAR
KET is her favorite
| What they sell is good.
81 N. Main st. Phone 3121
For the biggest bargain in used
car
The family looked about
They found it at ROTHWELL'S
GARAGE
Mother and Dad soon found out.
Dupont Boulevard. Phone 4541
Mothers success at cooking
Really isn't strange;
She went to EVERHART BROS.
For her Hotpoint electric range.
Is S. Main Street
Dad decided to buy home,
He knew just what to do;
Said, "I'll call on G. HARVEY
WRIGHT
A move he'll never rue.
w. Commerce st. Phone 1921
dad" said Mother, 1--WE need some
blue coal -
Get the kind with lots of heat"
All right, "CallWARNER w.
PRICE co.
Their quality can't be beat"
Smyrna. Phone 5511
Brother Bills a dapper guy,
His ties the girls admire,
He depends uponH. II. PRATT
His wardrobe to acquire.
Is N. Main st. Phone BAL
When Sister Sue went shopping
She sought a fine shampoo;
Dropped in HOLDEN'S BEAUTY
SHOP
She's now thrilled through and
through.
IL w. Commerce st. Phone 1921
ty Family Next Week
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
The Days Ahead

TELEPHONE SERVICE is playing
Il vital part in speeding the pro-
duction of defense materials in
these critical times.
And in the days ahead should
events make it necessary-the tele-
phone communications network
will play an even greater part in
the defense of the state and nation.
The Delaware Bell organization
is $50 people operating an up
to-the-minute telephone plant-a
plant conceived in the famed Bell
Telephone Laboratories and born
in the great Western Electric fac
tories.
1t was engineered to carry the nor
NAL communications needs of our
state, with extra. margins" to care
for peace-time emergencies and to
provide for normal growth. But
now the telephone service faces a
mighty challenge-the challenge
of the communications needs of
the all-out drive to build up the
defenses of the nation-to rearm
America.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-03
To meet that challenge

By the end of this year, more than
three and one-half millions of dol
lars of new Bell telephone plant
will have been constructed in Della
Evening star., 1941-12-19
why Chimes Rang
To Be Presented
By Girl Reserves

The 18th annual performance Of
why the Chimes Rang" Christ
mas play, will be presented by the
Girl Reserves at I pm. Sunday In
Barker Hall, Y. w. c. A.
A choir of 80 junior high Girl
Reserves and the senior high Girl
Reserve Glee Club OF go voices also
will be presented in musical pro-
gram under the direction OF Miss
Mary Burnett. Accompanies will
be Mrs. Herbert Smith and Miss
Dorothy Arnold.
Miss Margaret Graves, Girl Re-
serve executive secretary. and Miss
barbara Masten, her assistant, are
in charge of general arrangements.
Leading roles in the production
will be taken by Frances Speidel,
Wanda Wayn Way. Helen Rankin,
Barbara Gallagher. Joyce Amrin.
Alberta Gif1en, Betty Miller, Edith
Wells, Dorothy Reymer and Patricia
Magargel. Alice Sigworth Morse
will direct the performance.
The Senior High School Glee Club
will sing Christmas carols in the
lobby following the play. Punch will
be served by representatives from
various local Y. w. c. A. chapters
assisted by the Girl Reserves.
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Senior Girl Scouts
To Hear Discussion
OF Defense Efforts

The participation Of youth organ
izations in civilian defense will be
discussed by Mrs. Oswald Lord Of
New York at . mass meeting Of
senior Girl Scouts and leaders to
day at 4:30 pm. ut the Church Of
the Covenant.
Mrs. Lord, who Is assistant d.
rector In charge Of volunteer par
ticipa ton for the Once Of Civilian
Defense in Region II, will tell about
the work which senior Scouts will be
trained to handle rs troop units
under adult workers in the local de-
tense. These include emergency
feeding, messenger service, care of
children, preparation of emergency
shelters and packing Of emergency
raticns and equipment.
Others who viii attend the meet
ing include Mrs. Paul Rittenhouse
national director Of the Girl Scout
organization; Mrs. c. Leslie Glenn,
national vice president, who will
talk briefly: Mrs. Frederick H.
Brooke. chairman Of the National
Advisory Committee, and Mrs. Har-
ry c. Kramer, Girl Scout commits
sioner for the District Of Columbia.
A group Of regional and local Girl
Scout executives also will be pres
ent.
A demonstration Of packing Of
emergency rations will Be given by
senior Scouts Of Troop II. under the
direction of their leader, Mrs. r. c.
Bishop.
A tea in honor Of Mrs. Lord will
be given by Mrs. Brooke at her
home, 3021 N street NV, at $50
pm, following the meeting.
Evening star., 1941-12-19

ing on the schoolsIall members Of
the Observation-Disclosures he ex-
pressed belief they would adopt 1t
generally.
DR.. Rappleye. New York City COM
missioner Of hospitals, estimated
that 5000 more physicians would be
graduated in the next three years
than heretofore II the plan was
adopted generally.
The plan calls for first-year med
ical students to begin their courses
about July Of next year. instead Of
in September and october. Vaca-
tons will be cut to q minimum, 50
that the colleges will operate on q
l2-month calendar year.
Under the plan," DR.. Rappleye
said, there will be no reduction in
the standards Of instruction or the
content of the medical course, but
the four-year program will be con-
densed into approximately three
calendar years.
THE acceleration Of the medical
course will help to provide more
physicians during the next few years
for the military and civilian needs
Of the country. 1t Is q move on the
part Of universities and medical
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Federation
Backs 1>Cent
Gas TaxBOOst
Members Urged
To Push Plans for
Federal Economy

A 1-cent gasoline tax increase
for the District was Endorsed in a
resolution adopted yesterday by the
District Federation of Womens
Clubs at its December meeting at
$500 Sixteenth street NV. The
Federation opposed the proposed
2-cent raise.
Approval was also given to a reso-
luton offered by the Takoma Park
Club which requested appointment
Of a medical board in the District
to pass on the mental condition Of
persons arrested in connection with
sex oflenses.
The resolution, which pointed
out that many recent offenders in
such crimes have been "repeaters,"
proposed that medical authorities
determine the proper means Of
dealing with those convicted.
Mrs. Newton c. Wing, chairman
OF the Special Committee on Con-
servation for National Defense,
urged members of the federation to
work in the interest of legislation
to eliminate all unnecessary nom
defense expenditures by the Gov
ernment.
An award of $50, offered by Mrs.
Frank j. Mulkern, chairman OF the
Division OF Public Instruction, for
the best religious essay presented
by any student of any college or
university in the District, was an
nounced.
The federation also voted that
s25 be contributed to the Com
munity Chest.
An appeal for blood donors was
made by Mrs. Edward c. Magde-
burger, who pointed to the in
creased need for donors since the
attack on Hawaii.
Members also were asked to CO.
operate with the Christmas Hospi-
tality Committee of the District De-
fense Council in its plan to enter
tain service men in their homes
during the holidays. Those who can
offer hospitality will send their
names ard the number OF guests
they can entertain to Mrs. Lawrence
Baker. chairman of the Christmas
Hospitality Committee.
Announcement was made that
Mrs Arthur c. Watkins, the presi-
dent, will serve as federation dele
gate to the round table for Catho-
lies, Protestants and Jews In place
of Mrs. w. A. Winkelhaus.
Luncheon and Christmas pro-
gram followed the morning business
session. Mrs. c. M. Scates enter
tanned with several solos. accom-
panied by Mrs. D. L. Selke. and
members Joined in singing Christ
mas carols.
Evening star., 1941-12-19
{. !. 0. 10 Strike Plant
Supplying Power 10 Navy
By the Associated Press.

By the Assoclateo Press.
VINCENNES, Ind, Dec. 1e.-The
c. I. o. Utility Workers Organizing
Committee called a strike for mid
night tonight at the 00-kilowatt
electric generating plant supplying
power to southwestern Indiana coal
mines and the Burns City naval am
munition depot.
Local 1872 of the union at the Ed
wardsport plant of the Public Ser
vice Co. of Indiana, Inc, employing
81 men, issued the strike call.
Edward T. Shedlock, Youngstown,
O., Midwest regional director Of the
union, said last night the strike
was ordered to force recognition Of
the union. A company spokesman
Ia Indianapolis said The firm had a
closed shop contract with the A. F.
L. International Brotherhood Of
Electrical Workers for its whole
system, extending over some so
counties, and could not sign with
C.. !. o.
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Sorority Alumnae
Plan Holiday Tea

The Washington alumnae Of
Alpha Delta Pi will entertain active
members at George Washington and
Maryland Universities and their
patronesses at Christmas tea from
4 to pm. Sunday at the home Of
DR.. and Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor,
Bethesda, Md.
A program Of national defense
activities will be initiated at the tea.
Mrs. Hubert Biselle. Red Cross in
structor in first aid, will register
members interested in her course.
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Arts Club to Present
Christmas Play

A Christmas celebration at the
Arts Club Saturday evening will
commence with a dinner at which
the traditional boar's head will be
featured. Following dinner a pro-
gram will be presented by the drama
and music groups which will include
a dramatization of why the Chimes
Rang" and groups of songs by the
Madrigal Singers directed by Mrs.
]. Milton Sylvester.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Proctor will
be the hosts of the evening.
Evening star., 1941-12-19

schools to do their part In the ma
tional emergency"
Cooperation from selective serv-
ice officials has been such, DR.. Rap
pleye said. that last year only two
Of the $4,000 enrolled medical stu
dents were inducted into the
military, while only 23 of 613s
seniors in literary, or pre-medical
colleges who had been accepted by
medical schools were taken.
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Heirs of Liberty
To Be Resumed

The radio program Heirs Of
Liberty" sponsored by the Depart
ment Of Justice in cooperation with
. Patriots Committee representing Z
number Of patriotic organixations,
will b resumed at Ills pm. tomor-
row over the National Broadcasting
Co.'S red network. 1t is announced.
A portrayal Of President James
Monroe, the subject Of tomorrow's
program, will be followed by brief
remarks from one Of his descend
ants, Laurence Hoes.
Mr.. Hoes, who Is with the Recon-
struction Finance Corp. here, Is an
authority on the Monroe Doctrine.
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Divorce Moratorium
Decreed for YuIetide
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, Kans., Dec. 49,
Judge Harvey j. Emerson will grant
no more divorce DEGREES until aft n
the holidays.
There have been instances where
domestic wounds were healed in the
Christmas season." Judge Emerson
said. Sometimes an exchange of
gifts is all that is needed to reunite
a husband and wife.
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Association Adopts
Plan for Three-Year
Medical Courses
Membership includes
Is Recognized Schools;
Proposal Not Binding
Nv the Associated preas

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Dr. Willard
c. Rappleye, an ofiicer Of the As
sociation Of American Medical Col
leses, today announced the adoption
Of Z plan by the association to lop
q year OF the regular four-year
course In Is recognized medical
schools to provide more physicians
In war time.
He pointed out, In response to In
quiries, that the plan was not bind
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Fletcher Nomed Radio Heed

A. J. Fletcher. Raleigh IN. c.
radio executive, yesterday was named
head Of q training program TO pro-
vide radio technicians for service in
the Army. Navy and general In
dustry. Mr.. Fletcher was appointed
by the National Defense Committee
Of the National Association Of
4
Evening star., 1941-12-19
Syrians Plan Fete

The Syrian Washington Club will
hold Christmas party at 8 o'clock
tonight at the Haylott, 1926 Mas
sachusetts avenue NV.
A group Of soldiers has been in
yited to attend,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-02

A S WE 60 to press, the Alvan
- Macauleys are said to be
making Belleair, Fla. their cur
rent headquarters and 10 be toy
ing with the idea of a jsunt still
farther South :.
The Sidney r. Smalls are driv-
ing along somwhere in the Mid
die West and will be home
shortly. friends tell US, after a
bit of bird shooting =.
The Alger Sheldens. as you
may know. are at their Winter
home near Palm Springs. Cal,
where they see and play host
TO countless of their Pointe
Mr.. and Mrs George NJ. Hol-
ley are also in Caliornia-in
Pasadena, mostly. s.
Polly Murray. who returned TO
New York City recently, has
moved into fetching little
apartment in Greenwich Village
where there's walled garden
and tree and fireplaces and
things.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-02
Return 10 Florida

Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow Palmer
Davock Jr. of Fort Lauderdale,
who have been in Birmingham
visiting friends and also visiting
the Alfred DavockS in Detroit
for the last fortnight, have re-
turned TO their Florida home
Mrs. Thomas Midgely III and
her son, Tommy, are leaving
Sunday for Miami. Mr.. Midgely
will Join them later in February.
Mrs. Henry Whiting of Lake
Park drive left Thursday for
Palm Beach where she will visit
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Alvan
Macauley, for several weeks.
Mr.. Fritz Hyde Jr. of Puritan
road who recently moved to
Birmingham from the East, was
hostess at tea Wednesday aft
ernoon honoring her mother.
Mrs. A. Raymond Cornwall of
Watertown. n Y, who is visit
ing al the Hyde home for
fortnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Van
Dusan Of Bingham road are
among Birmingham skiers who
are spending the weekend at
Vanderbilt.
Carol Dwelley daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ Dwelley
Of Suffield road. arrived last
week from New York, where she
is now living, for a fortnight's
visit with her parents.