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Smyrna times., 1942-07-30
Minutes of
Defense Council
Meeting

A meeting of the Smyrna De
tense Council was held at the home
of Mrs. Miller on Monday, July 81
1912. The following were present
DR.. Corley, Mrs. Miller, Miss Beck
EFT, Mrs. Bell, Mr.. Jacobs, Mr.. Bur.
rous, Mr.. Morris, and DR.. Gilliland
Mr.. w. Seville Keys, representing
the Executive Committee of the
Clayton Defense Council, was also
present. The minutes of the last
meeting were read by the Secre.
tary and approved as read.
Following this, DR.. Gilliland re-
ported on the meeting of the med
ical unit held on July 81 and stated
that the doctors had suggested that
the insignia for ambulances be
changed from a white cloth tied
around the radiator of vehicle to
a white square, approximately two
feet square, which would be draped
over the hood, tied at the front
corners to the radiator grille, and
on which red cross would be sew
ed. On the motion of Mrs. Miller
seconded by Miss Beckett, this sug-
gestion regarding ambulance in
sigma was approved by the Council,
and Miss Beckett was instructed to
find out if these squares could be
made by the local Red Cross unit
and to report back at the next
meeting.
1t was then reported by Miss
Beckett that it would not be posi-
BILE to place any of the surgical
dressings being made by the Red
Cross in the Smyrna Casualty Sta
ton as each of these articles, which
are sent out from the main office,
must be accounted for and sent in
to the Wilmington office.
DR.. Gilliland then reported that
the equipment for the Casualty
Stations at Clayton and Smyrna
had been ordered and was expected
within the week. On the motion
of Mrs. Miller, seconded by Miss
Beckett, a vote of thanks was CIV
en- to the Smyrna and Clayton
Town Councils for their splendid
cooperation in supplying the equip
ment for these Casualty Stations.
Considerable discussion followed
regarding Red Cross First Aid
workers and Motor Corps members,
and it was decided that the Trans
port Officer was responsible for
sending out groups Of workers who
reported to him during an emery
ency to the scene of disaster. 1t
was brought out that the equip
ment needed by First Aid workers
on the street consisted of a tourni-
quet, triangular bandage, sterile
squares, and long splint. 1t was
also decided that all casualties
picked up on the street should be
taken first to the Casualty Station
where the doctor in charge would
decide what disposition should be
made of the case.
The subject of identification
stickers for automobiles was
brought up by Mr.. Morris who ask
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Asbury Meethodist Church Services I

Asbury methodist Church Services
The services at Asbury Method
list Church, Rev. ]. w. Colona, pas
tor, next Sunday, August End, will
be as follows: the Church School
will convene promptly at 10 o'clock
with H. c. Jones, Superintendent,
in charge; the morning worship
service and the Holy Communion
at IL o'clock. The public cordially
invited to all the services.
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Service Honor Roll

Pvt. James T. Burris
584th Technical School Squad
t. S. No. 374, A.A.F.T.T.C.
Replacement Training Center
Miami Beach, Florida
Pvt. Royden B. Cox
@. M. c. Detachment (W)
Fort Benning, Georgia
Pvt. Wilfred J. Edwards
Co. A, 4th Battalion
3rd Platoon, E. R. T. c.
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Pvt. Edgar Mills
Co. A, 10th Battalion
Fort Mcclellan, Alabama
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Each of the following named en-
listed men, indicted into the Army
of the United States, July 21st
1912, will report for active duty at
the 122Sth Reception Center, Fort
Dix, New Jersey, August 5th:
Edward S. Boyd, ASH. 3207631s
Clayton.
Reuben w. Deakyne, A. S. N.
32076355 Smyrna.
Carlton Durham, ASH. 32076324
Kenton.
Lewis o. Harry, ASH. 32076327,
Smyrna.
Carlton M. Hurd, ASH. 32O76347
Clayton.
James C. LeCompte, A. S. N.
32076352, Clayton.
Raymond D. Rash, A. S. N.
32o76344, Smyrna.
Leslie G. Silpath, ASH. 32076319
Hartly.
Clay F. Stats, ASH. 32076444,
Smyrna.
John C. Walker, ASH. 32076355,
Kenton.
Raymond w. Watson, A. S. N.
32076333, Smyrna.
The above men are all residents
of the area which this column
serves. We therefore extend to
them-one and all-Dribbles very
sincere wishes for their future sue
cess in this new venture they are
soon to. undertake. Reuben w.
Deakyne and Clay F. Stats are
veterans of World War 1. This will
not be such a new experience to
these men when they report for
duty. Perhaps they already picture
in their minds the crowded trans
ports of 1917 and 1918, when they
fought in the belief that their eff
forts would MAKE The World Safe
For Democracy" This time Boys
there must be no mistake such as
the last.
We must not only win this pres
emit war, but we must have a vital
and responsible share in making
The peace. In this, the liberty, the
safety and the security of mankind
must be the first consideration.
Selfish nations, like selfish interests,
must be placed in position where
they cannot jeopardize the future.
One hundred and thirty million res
dents of the United States demand
this in payment of the many sac
rifices they are now called upon to
face. Regardless of the many
costs, we are going to see this pres
ent war through to victorious
but we do not ever
want to hear of any man, in the
future, spoken of as having been a
veteran of two wars-we want such
a thing to be classed under the
heading of an impossibility. That
S what United States is fighting
FOR this time, fellows. That is what
you must insist upon when you re-
turn once more to civilian life. You
want to leave to posterity the
greatest heritage of all time-the
right to live, love and worship in
peace and security.
Dribbles wants to hear from you
Boys after you arrive at Fort Dix,
Y. ]. Write us and tell us your
'tory-give us your address then,
md subsequent changes of address
alter. And don't ever forget
veil always be glad to hear from
you no matter where you are, or
what you are doing.
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS
SERVICE HONOR ROLL

Lieut.. Henry Lower
191st Tank Bn.
A. P. o. 306
Dilworth, N. G..
Pvt. Benjamin A. Seward
Co. D, 4th Regiment
18th Battalion
Fort Mcclellan, Alabama
John l.. Shortall, Jr.
Co. E, u. S. G. c.
West Point, New York
Pvt. James G. Truax
Headquarters Co.
Both Infantry Division
A. P. 0. 80
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Pvt. John F. Truax
Headquarters
S. o. S. 1886
A. P. o. 1899
Care of Postmaster
New York City, New York
Pvt. William E. Wright
FIT. 429D4OO T.S.S.
Keesler Field, Mississippi
Air Corps
All those in service. their families :
friends. are urged to inform Dribbl
Editor Of new, or changed. addresses. Ke
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NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses. cows
and mules removed FREE OF
charge by calling DOVER TAG R
Is. No animals removed unless cal
is made Immediately and no an
imals dying from a contagious dis
ease will be removed.
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him supplied with interesting news items.
The success. and continuation, of this new
Service column will depend largely upon
this kind of cooperation.
Smyrna times., 1942-07-30

Sergeant Stanley t. Graham
was recently home on a seventy
two hour leave, from Camp Lee,
Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1942-07-30

Pr. c. Leonard Rauch is now at
home on a ten-day furlough, from
Water Mill, Long Island, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1942-07-30

Keep 'em rolling! We mean dol
lars! Buy U. s. Savings Bonds and
Stamps.
Smyrna times., 1942-07-30

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Issue.
THE SMYRNA TIMES Is an Independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town
it represents and the State Of which 1t
Is a part. 1t also gives the items of
importance of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1942-07-30

Cleo, saying: "Still in Australia
Everything fine. Love, Cleo"
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The Smyrna Times
Phone 1921 SMYRNA. DELAWARE

Published Every Thursday Morning by
E. ID. HOFFECKER, Owner and Propri-
etor.
Founded by Robert ID. Hoffecker. July 8.
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert ID. Hofeck-
sr. Jr.. from February 10. 1907 to Decem-
Der "a. 1889.
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Smyrna times., 1942-07-30

Mrs. Edith v. VanArsdale, Smyr-
ma, received a cable from her son
Smyrna times., 1942-07-30

William Alvin Fretz, Co. H, T449,
7th Regiment, G. M. T. c., is now
studying to be an army cook. When
his course is completed, Private
F'retz expects to be promoted to
the rank of Technical Sergeant.
Smyrna times., 1942-07-30

All those In service. their families ana
friends. are urged to inform Dribbles
Editor Of new, or changed. addres,es. Kser
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

Q Charles Cohen was transaatng
business in Tucson Sunday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

Q Miss Juanita Mccullough spent
the weekend in Phoenix visiting
her brother and sister-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Mccullough
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24
BLONDES WANTED

Suspicion of hensh plot the part of brunette young
to rid those rival blondes of their crownng glory
unfoundedhe government actually does need blonde hair
a material of war production.
We don't know why dark hair won't do just WELL but
apparently won't The gentlemen of war prefer blondes
For obscure in the making of fight nstru-
ments has been found that blonde hair necessary in
gredient But just any blonde hair won't do It must be
very special brand of hair which has these qualifications:
must be IA inches in length, it must have
been dyed and it must have been subjected to
permanent wave
Any young whose hair meets those qualifications
make real contribution her government by getting
Victory bob and shipping her detached locks to nsru
ent plant One of the plants which has requested this
very special form of blonde hair Is Julien p Fritz Sons
Baltimore, Maryland which is division of the Bendix Air
craft corporation.
What the price for good crop Of blonde hair has not
been announced but girls get paid for it or can INSTRUCT
the factory to give her to the Red Cross or the o.
In the latter case, she will receive certificate stating that
she has contributed strategic material to the war
program.
With Cross asking for donation of blood and the
Office Of Emergency Management issuing call Tor hair IL
makes wonder what part of the human makeup Will be
demanded 1t would that before this is over,
those who stand chance Of being called to service
may be asked to give themselves piece by piece to then
oautlX,
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24
FOOD TRANSPORTATION

Farmers busy trying produce record crops for Uncle
Sam have many postponed facing the problem OF
how products going to be transported after truck
tires There is feeling among many OF US tnat
anxious to have food produced
it will find way to solve the transportation problem
The government is of course, working this subject
and is developing plan But the plan Of the Office of De.
fense Transportation only work out If the farmers and
all the rest voluntarily assist right now in making the
problem less difficult
Since farm trucks owned by the government 1t
is up the farmers and transportation companies winch DO
it that they used In the most eco
ncnical few of the governments suggestions
for making the trucks last
l. Cooperate transportation pools with neighbors
q Eliminate unnecessary use OF vehicles Don't con-
slider using truck for personal transportation.
3. Revise marketing and buying programs Eliminate
daily semi-weeky trips to market with less than fu
loads by planning loads and trips with neighbors.
Keep trucks in the best possible mechanical condition
It is estimated that farmers do all they to follow
those suggestions the letter. the 500 900 motor trucks
engaged transporting farm products can be made to last
twice long they would under ordinary conditions.
There is doubt that equipment pooling and coopera.
tive hauling will eventually be worked out In every rural
community But the big danger in postponing such plans
long. Every unnecessary trip nde today compl-
eating the future hauling problem. The time to begin fol-
lowing the governments suggestions is right now.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

Capitol correspondents, who
chat daily with members of the
legislature, are of the opinion
Sen. II. II. Baker, Yuma. is giving
more serious consideration to
seeking a congressional seat than
any of the solons. Paul c.
Keefe. senate president. was hon
ored by a special radio program
featuring his successful private
and public careers. The be-
lief prevails that Sen. Keefe,
should he seek it, could have an
other term as preXy of the upper
house. It's a foregone con-
clusion Rep. o. L. Mcdaniel, Mari
copa. will succeed Rep. j. r.
Heron as speaker of the house
at the next regular session. q.
Speaker Heron probably will be
a candidate for senator from
ella county with every prospect
of success for his candidacy.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

saying the party's future in Ari-
zona is jeopardized by what they
describe as the incumbent gov
ernor's arrogant attitude toward
persons interested primarily in
state and party welfare"
BY contrast. ex-Gov. Jones is
described as "a friendly, under
standing individual. ever ready 10
advance the interests of the state
and the Democratic party"
The ex-governor's friends point
out that in the wake of Mr.. 0s-
borns previous defeats for gov
ernor and Z. S. senator he sulked
In his political tent, refusing 10
take the platform for the Demo
cratic party in the general cleo
tions.
In 1910. when Bob Jones was
defeated in the primary. he placed
himself at the service OF the
party. He was dispatched by the
Democratic National committee to
make a number of speeches in
the midwest for President Roose-
welt and the Democratic ticket.
Conditions at the state hospital
no doubt will be improved ma
terially as a result of the search
ing investigation conducted by the
Senate Appropriations committee
during the special session.
Seeking TO remedy affairs at
the institution instead OF trying
to blame" anyone for what has
occurred. the senators approached
the situation with open minds and
the obvious intent OF establishing
a permanent setup for the benefit
OF patients.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

Considerable of the credit for
the manner in which hearings
were conducted is given to Sen.
James f. Babbitt, Coconino, COM
mittee chairman. who presided
with judicial dignity.
Introduction OF bill seeking
to ban sale of all spirituous H.
quors after 10 p. N. daily Is caus-
ing no little speculation. The
measure was presented to the
house by Rep. Nellie T. Bush,
Yuma county. floor leader of the
Osborn forces.
In some quarters the bill is
viewed as an appeasement for the
drys to square accounts for the
governors failure to keep his
promise to the ministerial group
to prevent the sale OF intoxicants
at the state fair last fall.
At that time, il will be recalled,
Gov. Osborn, perturbed at the
protests lodged with him. petu
lantly told a woman member OF
a delegation waiting on him, III
YOU don't want your children to
be near places where liquors are
sold. you should keep them off
the downtown streets"
II is believed Rep. Bush would
MT have presented the 10 o'clock
closing measure without first con-
sulting with the governor. There
fore. it is regarded as an Osborn
move to appease the ministerial
and mothers groups which the
chief executive provoked by what
they regarded as his "intemperate
remarks"
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24
LISTENING TO THE RADIO

"A Nuo04 discussion Of anuOO-
ments families can enjoy together
= wartime we didn't mention the
movies or the radio because these
have become such controversial
matters In many families that we
didn't wish 10 irritate by referring
- them glibly.
So today let's look at the radio
erom the point Of view Of q mother
who writes: In the late afternoon
cur radios are turned over to so
called children's programs. By din
mar time my children are 80 excited
and upset they can scarcely eat
and It's almost impossible to Get
them 10 sleep on time"
Frankly. ] agree with this mother
nat many children's programs are
lust 90 much noise and for nervous
and high-strung youngsters they
present n real problem However,
putting aside our own tastes, 1t may
b that we over-emphasixe their
possibly harmful effects. Il has
been found that few children are at.
fscted by the suspenseful incidents
and that they seem to derive some.
thing they need In their otherwise
meventtl lives from these hair.
raising adventures. Besides. chill,
dren have the comforting knowl.
edge that the hero viii always be
rescued.
One danger Of prohibiting listen.
ing 10 children's programs Ii thai
the child may turn to even more
unsuitable adult fare. Once I asked
an eight-year-old what her favorits
radio program was. She told me
that the doctor wouldn't allow hel
70 listen to adventure stories bu
that she just loved "Susan's Sor
rows" chat wasn't the title), ont
of those adult serials with theil
never-ending battle over getting o.
holding q man. Now I'd rather chill
6ren would listen to the scaries
N6nnQAEn q mystery bEoadcas
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

than 70 these doIaAA tales which
give such . wrong idea Of the pleas
ant gay. secure companionship
marriage usually -.
OF course The problem 10 an In
dividual one and parents must de.
eide what their children can take IL
their stride and what ovSr-excit>s
them. But ! wonder Z some Of
the effects this mother mentions,
that Is. not eating Ghd being wake
ful. might n6xNoms partly from the
air Of controversy the situation has
produced between her and the chill
dren- You know yourself how q
misunderstanding takes ones apps-
tite.
Perhaps the greatest lure these
programs have for children IL that
they represent something their
friends are allowed and they can't
bear to Be left out. So for parents
who and that the "children's hour"
leaves their family in an uproar we
suggest q compromise. Why not
let the children choose the one pro-
gram they like best and listen TO il
regularly with your interested ap-
proval. Talk It over with them
afterwards-talk II the best safety
valve for excitement
Then, for their part Of the bar.
gain, refrain from listening to the
others. But since II works better
with children to offer them some
thing to take the place Of what you
are denying them rather than leave
the feeling of prohibition strong In
their minds, spend the rest Of the
hour doing something with them
which they particularly enjoy. II
you aren't too busy with the evening
meal at that time I should suggest
reading aloud q favorite book,
chapter or two each evening.
Next week we'll give you a rule
for selecting children's entertain
ment which we have found work.
| abls for both zadiQ and moytes.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

Q Mr.. and Mrs NJ. H. Grossmil-
Ter and Mrs. f. o. Devine of Flor
ence spent Sunday in Phoenix on
business and pleasure.
o Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Gates left
Monday for Carl Pleasant dam.
The Gates. who are on vacation,
plan to return tomorrow
Q Miss Juanita Mccullough spent
the weekend in Phoenix visiting
her brother and sisterin-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Mccullough.
Q Charles Cohen was transaatng
business in Tucson Sunday.
. Mrs. Able Adkins and daughter
Miss Rose Lee Adkins left Sun
day for FL Paso, Texas, where
they are visiting relatives. They
plan to return on Monday.
Q Mrs. Joe Fisher has moved
here from Tucson to live. She and
Mr.. Fisher will move into an
unfurnished home that will soon
be available. In the meantime they
have temporary quarters.
Q John Albert Nicholson. Minter
Field, California, arrived Sunday
to visit his mother Mrs. Naomi
Hill. He has 30 day furlough
during which lhe will also visit
his sister and grandmother Miss
PAMELA Nicholson and Mrs. N. V.
Pinnin in New Mexico.
Q A. w. Spangehl and Clair Ken
nedy attended the Lions Conven-
tion at Phoenix from Friday to
Sunday as delegates from Cool
idge Lions Club. Others who at
tended were Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Elliott, Mr.. and Mrs. d. S. Davis,
and Mrs. Spangehl.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

PHOENIX, Apr "a - AS the
first special session OF the 18th
legislature nears its statutory 20
day limit II appears the impor-
tant subjects In the governors
call will be enacted.
All OF the measures. as passed
by the legislature. will not be
exactly as proposed by the chief
executive. However. Gov Osborn
has practically closed the door
to subsequent criticism OF legis'
lative action.
When widespread objection w3s
directed at his Dictator Bill" on
home defense. the governor sought
TO disclaim responsibility for pro-
posed measures by telling the
solons on two occasions: There
is nothing sacrosanct about these
bills: they are merely patterns 10
be improved by The legislature"
In the light OF that statement
il isn't thought that the COVER
nor's conscience. which he pub
licized ir permitting the. Mineral
Resources Bill 10 become law
without his signature, will permit
him To assail the legislators for
the improvements" they made on
several measures
The principal Improvement"
made by solons was on the de-
fense bill. They removed the die
tatorial powers sought by Gov.
Osborn. Several members of both
houses said they received too
many protests from constituent"
TO vote the governor the unlimit.
ed and undemocratie authority
sought in S.B. g."
Legislators made ii clear that
they were elected by the people
TO enact legislation, which is the
delegated function of tn legisla-
tive branch under our form OF
government.
AS one solon pointed out. the
legislature enacts the laws and
1t is the duty of the executive
branch of the government TO ad-
minister them.
when the people want legisla@
ton they make their requests to
the lawmaking agency-the legis-
Iatnre," the solon said. %As a mat
ter of fact, the legislature sets
the salary to be paid the COVER.
nor.
-eHow then" the solon asks,
''can a governor expect to boss
the men and women who have
the authority to say how much
money he shall receive?
"Our democratic form of gov
ernment-opposed to totalization,
which we are today fighting--is
designed to prevent too much
power being placed in the hands
of one man for fear of its misuse.
Deluged with requests from
many parts of the state that he
should again seek the governor
ship, ex-Gov. Bob Jones is ex-
pected to announce his decision
soon after adjournment of the
special session of the legislature.
While the former governor
probably prefers to give undivid-
ed attention to his business in
terests, It is thought he will yield
to the importunings of Democratic
party leaders and many citizens
in all walks of life.
Some Democratic chieftains are
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24
Local Happenings

= Mrs p. N. Hutchins and duagh-
ters 10 Ann and Lillian Lou of
Phoenix, were weekend guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ford Clements. Mrs. Htuchins and
Mrs. Clements are sisters.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

o Mrs. Ray Lindemann is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Payne in
Glenwood, California. Mrs. Linde-
mann drove over Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs John w. Brooks of Los
Angeles, who were here on a short
business trip. She plans to return
Monday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

o Mr.. and Mrs M. II. Grossmil-
Ter and Mrs. f. o. Devine of Flor
ence spent Sunday in Phoenix on
business and pleasure.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

. Mrs. Fred Sowell, who has
been i'll for the past two weeks,
was able to go to Phoenix Mon
day for special treatment, and at
last report was better.
The Coolidge examiner., 1942-04-24

o Mr.. and Mrs Roger Gates left
Monday for Carl Pleasant dam.
The Gates, who are on vacation,
plan to return tomorrow.