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Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
Lipstick for Army Girls
Sold in British Camps

LONDON.-When the sergeant
major fees to the navy, army and
air force institute canteen for draft
of cool and bitter, what does he find
on the shelf now? Lipstick.
That is one of the contributions Of
women to the modern army, and it
stands there beside the boot polish.
Girls of the Women's Royal Naval
service, the Auxiliary Territorial
service and the Women's Auxiliary
air force are all using discretion in
their use of cosmetics, the institute
states in announcing their new
Zine"
They have to. Battalion orders
still insist that they shall, but it does
not mean there is any lipstick in
spection. If there were, they would
be found to match up with the uni
forms, for they have all been care
fully chosen.
Straight pillar-box red is for the
Wrens-no blue or brown under
tones. Warm brownish red is for
the girls in khaki, and they are ad-
vised to avoid pinky shades in pow
der. A soft red with more pink in
it is for the pride of the women's
army-the air force girls.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01

Miss Helen Pleasanton entertain
ed at her home Friday evening.
Fifteen guests were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Harring-
ton were guests on Christmas day
of the latter's parents at Laurel,
Del
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fearon spent
Christmas with relatives at Potts
town, Pa.
Mrs. Charles B. Swain, Sr., was
a guest for Christmas with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles B. Swain, Jr.,a Ches-
void.
Mrs. Robert H. Denney, Miss
Louise Denney and Miss Henrietta
Denney were guests on Sunday of
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Money of
Delaware City.
Mrs. Ernest Rowland and Mrs.
Edward M. Boyd were luncheon
guests on Monday of Mrs. Theodore
Ferguson at Blackbird.
DR.. and Mrs. George ]. Enders
and Miss Hazel Bell of Philadelphia
spent the Chritmas holidays with
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis H. Bell and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Burnett of
Wilmington, were recent guests of
Mrs. Marion Coverdale at her home
on South Street.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
APPROVE SITE
FOR AIRPORT
(Continus1 from Page one)

the citizens of Georgetown-in fact
more than 90 per cent, it is stated
do not desire the proposed air.
port located so near Georgetown
because they consider it a vulner-
able point for attack and the coun-
ty records are located there, which,
if destroyed might cause litigation
for the next century. Allotted at
this time by the WPA for labor is
S2S6,0 900. The Civil Aeronautics
Authority has allotted 100000 for
non-labor use. Approximately 400
acres will be required. The Levy
Court Commissioners are author
lied to bond the county for $4,000
for the purchase of lands for the
proposed site.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
New Gas Masks Called
Triumph Of u. S. Skill

WASHINGTON. Improved types
of gas masks described by the war
department as triumph of Amer
ican technical skill have been pro-
duced in quantities more than suf-
ficient for an army of 1,418,00O men,
it was announced.
The army said that the chemical
warfare service had developed an
activated charcoal hundreds of
times more absorptive than ordina-
ry wood charcoal. In combination
with a special filtering material, il
is capable Of removing all known
war gases from inhaled air.
Two types of mask, one for train
ing and the other for actual field
service in wartime, are being man.
i,fa rfl1red
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
2 SOWS with pigs by their side.
8 SHOATS weighing between so
and 60 pounds apiece.


1920 MISUNDERSTANDING Trac-
tor, in first-class condition, 14-inch
bottom plows, 28-Disc Harrow; F12
MISUNDERSTANDING Tractor, in
frst-class condition; Tractor Guilt
vators, McCormick-Deering Burr
Mill, MISUNDERSTANDING Binder, s.
foot cut. McCormick-Deering Now
ing Machine, 5-foot cut; McCor-
mick-Deering Manure Spreader,
McCormick-Deering Disc Drill, 12-
spout; McCormick-Deering Rake,
Mccormick Deering Cultivator,
Diamond Cultivator, Walking
Cultivators, John Deere Corn plant
er, 8 Farm Wagons, Roller, 3-sec-
tion; 2 Drag Harrows, one spring
tooth and one three-section drag;
Rotary Hoe, No. 83 Oliver Riding
Plow, No. 10 Oliver Walking Plow,
A Oliver one-horse Walking Plow,
Star Grass Seeder, 16-foot; Corn
Shelter, 2 sets of Wagon Harness,
4 Brides, 4 Collars, 180 5-8 Bas-
kets, 200 good Grain Bags, 45-foot
8-inch Belt, Dinner Bell, Buckeye
Kerosene Brooder Stove, Grind
stone, Forks, Shovels, Milk Buck
cts, 2 Strainers, Milk Cans, Wilson
Milk Box, Brooder House, and
other things TOO numerous to mem
tion.
1912 International Truck, K-ton
pickup, good as new.
Clover and Timothy Hay, by the
ton.
Aliens Princess Kitchen Range,
In fair condition.
Terms-CASH
CLARENCE DEMPSEY
Lunch will be served by the ladies
of Cheswold M. E. Church.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
Housebrealser Tells
Cops He Helps Them

CINCINNATI, OHIO. IF 1t
wasn't for guys like me, you men
wouldn't have a job," Patrolmen
Bernard Creutzinger and Okey
Burgess were told as they arrest
ed suspect on a housebreaking
charge filed by Park Sanders.
The suspect, registered as
Lawrence Terry, 38, admitted
breaking into Sanders home.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
CONTINUED from Page One)

of the socially prominent families
in this section. Besides his widow,
who was Miss Taylor before mar
riage, he leaves three sons and
three daughters living in Kent
County and elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
FOR SALE

McCormick-Deering Tractor good
as new.
Two 14-inch Tractor Plows, Lit
tie Genius, good as new.
Intersection Spring Drag, new.
Farm Wagon, two-tongue, good
as new.
Apply to
j. WALTER LISTER.
Taylor's Bridge Road, near
III 1t Fleming's Landing
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec
tor, Announces Services for Week

tor, Announces Services for Week
ST. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, makes the following announce
ments: Saturday, at s p. m, Choir
practice. Sunday, the Second af-
ter Christmas, 10 a. m, Church
School; IL a. m, celebration of the
Holy Communion and sermon.
Thursday, the Sth, The Epiphney
Meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary
of the Diocese will meet in the
Church at 2 o'clock. The speaker
will be the Rt. Rev. John B. Bent
ley, D. D., Suffragan Bishop of
Alaska. Tea will follow in the Gen.
tury Club building.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
The
What Not Shelf
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!
No resolution for us this year.
We note with shame that all our
good intentions, published if this
column last New Years, have
waited quietly into oblivion. Such
bright ideas as learning how to
play bridge and jitterbug and
Xmas shopping early.
Oh WE'LL
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
20 POULTRYMEN
KEEP RECORDS
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most important occasion with ref
erence to cost records and other
subjects pertaining to feeding and
management.
Explanations To Be Given
An explanation of these cost ac-
count summaries will be made by
the poultry specialist, who will also
discuss the economic Importance of
keeping records and increasing egg
production as a vital part of our
program for national defense in ag-
riculture.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
R. H. Denney and :,
Mrs. Loretts W amy,

yllmineunsn. On Tuesday, Lieut..
and Mrs. Jerry D. Niles of Fort
Hancock, N. j., were guests of Mrs.
Wood.
DR.. Thomas Hays, who is doing
post graduate work at the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute at Blaskston,
Va, spent the holidays here with
Mrs. Hays.
Mrs. James L. Melvin spent the
Christmas holidays at Hartford,
Conn.,, with Mr.. Melvin, who is sta
toned with the 198th C. A. Battery
G, at East Hartford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Duball
of Philadelphia, have returned
home after pending several days
with Mrs. Sarah M. Farrell and
Mrs. Alice M. Read.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis M. Price
were guests on Christmas day of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kelly of Mas
sey, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pollen of Harris
burg, Pa, were guests over the
holiday of their son, Mr.. Harvey
Pollen and family.
Mrs. Richard C. Price and son
Richard, spent Christmas at Nor
folk, Va, where Ensign Price was
stationed at the time of the holiday.
DR.. and Mrs. Ernest P. Collins
were guests over Christmas of
their daughters, Mrs. Earl t. Poole
and Mrs. William Egan at Lewes.
MIR. and Mrs. Frederick Williams
were guests on Christmas of the
formers mother, Mrs. Fred Will
liams at Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs. Theodore Hynson entertain
ed at tea last Sunday afternoon in
honor of Mr.. Walter w. Hynson
and DR.. Theodore E. Hynson.
Private Henry Lower of Fort
Knox, Kentucky, is spending
short furlough with his parents,
MIR. and Mrs. Harry j. Lower.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Leland
Harmonson were hosts at their an
nual open house" on Christmas
afternoon at their home Grey Box
Mrs. H. d. Boyer, who has been
quite i'll for three weeks, is report
ed much improved at this time.
Miss Florence Lurty of New
York City, spent the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
H. Lurty.
Mrs. William G.. Hill was guest
over Christmas of her son, Mr.
Pierson Hill and Mrs. Hill of Balti-
more, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Deakyne enter
tanned in honor of their twentieth
wedding anniversary at their home
on Christmas eve.
Miss Mary Clark of Philadelphia
was a guest of her father, Mr.. Har.
ry 3. Clark over the holidays.
Private Carlton Smith, who has
peen at Fort DUPONT about a year
mas arrived in California with the
coast artillery.
MISS Elizabeth Wilson was host.
ess at an informal tea Christmas
afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
S25.OO REWARD

For return of, or for infor-
nation leading to the appre-
hension and conviction of any,
one who might have stolen a
Brown Chesapeake Bay Re-
triever Female Puppy; name,
"Jill"; age, 10 months; weight,
about As lbs.
j. HARPER JONES,
III 1t Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
The Smyrna Times
pA,no 1921 SMYRNA. DELAWARE
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

The regular meeting of the
American Legion Auxiliary will be
held on Monday evening, January
5th at s o'lock in the Legion Room.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
Spotting At Bay View:

We had our first airplane spot
ting trick last week The first
shock was the size of The Hut.
Enough room for two people and a
postage stamp! The second shock
came after being there ten minutes.
In the dead stiffness, a cow brawled
at the top of her lungs. We rose
three inches off our chairs, and our
hair stood on end. When the tele-
phone rang suddenly, loud and
shrill, we only jumped about two
inches then.
We sighted one plane and about
fifty buzzards. When the plane
was heard, we got excited report
ing it by telephone to headquarters,
suffering and sputtering in unin-
teligible confusion.
The time passed quickly enough,
with 500-rummy, a turkey sand
wich, and trying to light the stove.
We have, however, suggestion
to make-an item for daytime
spoilers. Why doesn't the town,
or some organization or person, do
nate a pair of binoculars, so that
airplanes can be distinguished from
buzzards !?
W. boo,d ono ,,oo,, WOW, n ~, +ho+
for the first Christmas in his life,
his family had enough sense not to
give him a necktie. He was quite
elated by this omission, and swore
that it was the incest Xmas he had
ever had
1t was interesting to note the
prevalence of patriotic decorations
up Wilmington way Red, white
and blue lights were used to decor
ate trees like flags, large V for Vic
tory in lights, and several God
Bless America" decorations.
On Christmas morning a friend
of ours found under her tree a lit
tie wooly dog, with a card around
his neck saying that he could be
exchanged for real one of her
own choice. So on Saturday, Pat
and her husband, K. c., took us
dog-hunting with them.
In and out of kennels we went,
seeing all kinds and sizes and
breeds. But finally they brought
out of one kennel, a dachshound,
eight months old, named Dink.
That cinched it without a doubt, so
the little weiner schnitzel was TAX
en- home, with his short, stubby
legs prancing, his tummy nearly
dragging on the floor, and his body
so long that chewing feas in the
hind quarters made him look like
a pretzel.
The end of a beautiful friendship
nearly came when we suggested
that Dink The Dachshound slightly
resembled Herr Hitler!
We wish to take this opportunity
to congratulate William Penn
Frank for his Man About Town"
column on Christmas Eve. His
comparison of the plane spoilers,
keeping their watch, with the bibli-
cal shepherds, who watched over
their flock by night, brought home
the seriousness and grimness of the
three-hour vigils kept by volunteer
civilians.
Talking of the spotter on the
night before Christmas Eve, Willie
said:
"They saw nothing particularly
romantic nor adventurous in their
job.
But they comprised link in the
chain of free men-from the cliffs
of Dover on the English Channel to
the tiny coral specks in the Pacific
free men keeping their watch on
the night before Christmas Eve"
And, mo, there wasn't much do
ing
There were men who said the
same in Britain, along the New
England coast-along the West
Coast, but out in the Pacific men
didn't have time to make such an
observation"
Nothing exciting-nothing un-
q cOunle of neaceflll
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
.26 Cows & Heifers

t. B. Tested, Accredited Herd.
3 Heifers, close springers. Most of
these cows are fresh, few close
springers, some with calves by side.
One BULL.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
Explanations To Be Given
CLUB TO MEET
DEFENSE NEEDS
CONTINUED From Page one)

various offices of national defense,
such as the Office of civilian defense
and the Office of production man.
agement. All members of the club
are urged to be present and take
part in the discussion in order
that some feasible plan may be de-
veloped whereby the club may take
its place in the emergency this
country is facing.
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01
PERSONAL AND
SOCIAL ITEMS
People Who Come and Go,
Visitors To Our Community
and Former Smyrnians
HOME AND CLUB PARTIES

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Downes of
near Smyrna had as their guests
on Christmas day, MIR. and Mrs.
Walter Marker and family of Odes-
sa. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Smith and
family of Beverly, N. j., Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Downes of New Castle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Stevens and
family. and Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
Hazel of Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lawrence
of Smyrna, were joined by Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Douglas of Middle
town, Mr.. George Douglas of Town.
send, Miss Adelia Douglas and Mr..
John Morris of Wilmington, on a
trip over the weekend to Fort
Eustis, Va, where they visited Pri-
vate Franklin Douglas.
DIR. and Mrs. William Thompson
of Philadelphia, were guests over
the holiday of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Wells FAIRIES. Mr.. and Mrs. FAIRIES
entertained informally Christmas
night when series of his moving
pictures were shown.
Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Graham
and son Jack, of Philadelphia, were
guests over Christmas of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles P. Thornley,. Leaving
their son Jack to spend the week
they will return again for New
Years.
Mrs. Jack Arbogast of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of DR.. and Mrs.
Ralph B. Jones. DR.. Arbogast is
a patient at Walter Reed Hospital
in Washington, ID. c., following an
accident in army maneuvers.
Mr.. Irving Porter of Syracuse,
N. Y, and Mr.. Eugene Porter of
Wilmington, were guests Christ
mas day and over the weekend of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
T. Porter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Money and
son Blaine, of Delaware City, Mr.
and Mrs. Vernon c. Clark and
daughter LaVerne of Wilmington,
were guests on Christmas Of Mrs.
R. H. Denney and
~ v ".
Smyrna times., 1942-01-01

1t was interesting to note the
prevalence of patriotic decorations
up Wilmington way. Red, white
and blue lights were used to decor
ate trees like flags, large v for Vic
tory in lights, and several God
Bless America" decorations.
Evening star., 1942-08-04
By Art Huhto
By Harold Groy
BY Viii Eisner
By Bud Fisher

something. Il didn't leave It be-
cause I wanted to-" he replied In q
low voice.
Sammy stared down ut Old Man
Coyote in round-eyed wonder. Some
how, he couldn't think of anybody
who could make any one 30 smart
as Old Man Coyote do anything he
didn't want to. "Why-why did you
leave, them" he asked.
Because I was caught In one Of
these things and taken away"
growled Old Man Coyote in . very
low voice, as II both angry and
ashamed that such = thing could
happen.
"Ohw gasped Sammy IN . low
voice. "Oh. thought you knew
all about traps"
IT was careless replied Old Man
Coyote very simply.
Evening star., 1942-08-04

He was living on the Green Mead
ows, and he was very we'll satisfied
there, but once In while his
thoughts would 60 back to his old
home, the home where he had
learned a great deal of the clever
ness which made him the smartest
and most feared OF all the Green
Meadows people. He never had men,
toned that old home until now.
Sammy Jay had said that he would
like to hear about it and somehow
Old Man Coyote felt just like tell
ing about it.
TT was in the West, the great,
wide. wonderful West" said he with
a far-away look In his eyes.
us 1t as great and wide rs the
Green Meadows?' asked Sammy Jay.
Old Man Coyote looked at Sammy
pityingly. 80 much greater and 20
Evening star., 1942-08-04
BY Lillian Cox Athey

The jack rabbit babies are beauti-
fully clothed In the softest and
most silky fur. Their eyes are wide
open and their teeth all out. There
is no helpless stage. Roly-poly en-
ergetic youngsters free from guile
and fear. Their ears are short and
their baby legs stubby, but their
rapidly lengthening ears keep pace
with their fast-growing legs, and
all is well. Like all rabbits, the
blacktailed children are most fas-
tidious. You should watch the care
full attention that is paid to the
washing of the face and brushing
the coat When it comes to the
ears! Each is pulled down and
held fast in the mouth in order that
both hands may be free to get
behind them and search every
crevice for speck OF dust.
From the first day he knows when
and how to freeze and should
an enemy attack from the rear he
jumps into the air quickly. turns
upon landing to box his opponent
like welltrained pugilist, and all
the time this is in progress he 1,
muttering to himself He Is good
digger and interested In everything
Finally the babies come to the age
when they must be on their own
and until they realize that q self
centered life is incomplete they livs
alone
There is little in the line OF foot
that lacks appeal to these rabbits
Jacks are greedy, and they eat mos
Of the time they are awake. Tha
habit has brought them into bat
repute among farmers and is ont
Of the reasons why their numbe
has so greatly diminished.
Evening star., 1942-08-04

been cleared. Formerly there were
about 10000, 900 in the jack rabbit
country to every 1,000,0 900 square
miles; today there are but 4 few
left In comparison.
Clothed in gray mingled with
black and white, 1t is difncult at
first to spot" these large rabbits
until you become expert in discover
ing them. When he is squatting
he becomes so much q part of the
landscape you may be unaware OF
his presence until some inner urge
sends Jack leaping over low obsta-
cles to disappear into 4 hideout
nearby.
One secret they still possess is
their ability to keep man from flnd-
ing the nursery. During the time
the mother is caring for her babies
she has 4 conspicuous fringe OF
long, soft, fluffy down and hair
When she stands or crouches over
her babies they are, safely hidden
by the nursery curtain"
Usually there are triplets, though
six have been known to arrive at
one time, and 1t Is believed there
are two sets or litters each year
Evening star., 1942-08-04

much wider that I could trot and
trot for days and days and not reach
the edge" he replied.
Sammy looked as If this was hard
to believe, but he said nothing, and
Old Man Coyote continued:
THE sky was bluer. the grass was
greener and the very air was sweeter
than any you have known"
Sammy had 1t on the tip Of his
tongue to say that he didn't believe
a word Of this because no sky could
be bluer than the one over them
that very minute, no grass could be
greener than that Of the Green
Meadows and no air could be sweeter
than that which he breathed every
day. but just in time he remembered
that Old Man Coyote was talking Of
his old home, and that that made
. difference. Sammy was smart
Evening star., 1942-08-04
Uncle Roy's Corner
BY RAMON COFFMAN.

Six hundred and forty mine years
ago. 4 man died In England. He
Is described as having been simply
- small farmer Probably no one
had heard of him except those who
lived within few miles of his farm
Yet the farmers name has come
down to the present time for the
reason that he left will. He had
a lawyer write down on paper the
things he wanted to have done with
his worldly goods. Many wills from
the past have been saved. but only
q few cases are known where the
will OF q person with such small
property has been kept through the
centuries.
The small farmer was Reginald
Liable, and he died near the end of
the 18th century. The list Of his
goods does not include any cash
money.
The things he left were livestock,
grain and a few odds and ends. BY
studying the list we gain an idea
OF how little the small farmers"
of those times could count as their
own. Since Liable went to the
trouble and expense of making a
will, he probably was much better
OF than most of the "serfs' who
worked on the lands which belonged
to their lords.
Here, in short, is the list of what
he left:
Three hens.
Two sheep and three lambs.
A COW and a calf.
Eight bushels Of barley.
Twelve bushels of fodder.
A bushel and a half of wheat.
Two sheets. bolster and rug
A brass dish and a tripod for
cooking.
A jacket, tunic and a hood.
Half penny's worth OF salt
The total value of all his goods
was given as 80 shillings and eight
Evening star., 1942-08-04

enough to know that these things
might seem 50 much better to Old
Man Coyote just because they con-
cerned his old home. So Sammy
held his tongue and listened while
Old Man Coyote went on.
"Out there is room, plenty of room
for every one-room enough to turn
around without hitting your tail
against your neighbor. There's
plenty to eat and life is really worth
the living out there"
Don't you think 1t worth the
living here?" asked Sammy. II no.
tice you took the greatest care not
to get In one Of those traps. II 1t
Is such a wonderful place, why did
you leave 1t to come here to the
Green Meadows?"
Old Man Coyote hung his head
tus* wee bit, - II ashamed Of
Evening star., 1942-08-04
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS

No matter where your home may be.
Though north or south or east or west.
Or all the places on the earth
1t is to you the very best.
OF course it is. 1t is very right
and proper that 1t should be. Peter
Rabbit says that he wouldn't think
much Of any one who didn't think
his own home the very best place
in the world. Just because it is
home, you love 1t. And you love all
its surroundings, even when they
are not at all beautiful. And so
when 1t happens that you move your
home to some other place, you think
Of the place you have left, and there
is a great deal Of love and affection
for it In your thoughts. That Is Just
the way 1t was With old Man Coyote
Evening star., 1942-08-04
NATURES CHILDREN
BLACKTAILED RABBIT.
(Lepus cdlitornicus.) J

Blacktailed rabbits, famed sprint
ers OF the plains, owe their alert
ness to ever-present enemies. They
have trumpetlike ears that catch
unfamiliar sounds, and their strong
hind legs take them out of the
reach of determined foes. They
dare not be caught mapping, and
they know 1t.
With the growth Of the country
Jacks range has been materially
reduced. Many OF the excellent hid
ing places afforded by the mesquite
greasewood, sage and cactus have
Evening star., 1942-08-04
Black Market Fine

For selling package Of 10 Gig
arettes for cents above the govern
ment fixed price, Miss M. Fitzsim-
mons, a clerk in a tobacco store in
Mullingar, Fire, was fined 5000 and
John Lynch. the proprietor, had to
pay $40.
Evening star., 1942-08-04
1~eA h4
Read UHcIe Ray IN The Junior Sta,
EDery Sunday.
Take Ny Word for 1t
BY FRANK COLBY.
Provost

Today's word is from the Old
French language. As used in the
Army, 1t designates Cd an officer
Of the military police. and CD the
organization OF the military police
The IS" and 1T" are not pronounced.
In the first meaning, 1t is best
usage to accent the second syllable,
thus: proe-VOE.
In the second meaning, the ac-
eent shifts to the first syllable:
pROE.voe,