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Smyrna times., 1942-03-26

Those who wish to do their part
in the local defense program, must
plan well in advance just what
lights in their homes, and places of
business, are to remain lighted dur
ing a BLACKOUT test. OF course,
these lights must be properly
shielded, so that no trace may be
observed from outside. Normal
functions and normal business
should continue on as nearly as
possible. If residents are in a
quandary as to how to proceed
with blackout preparations, it is
suggested that they Immediately
get in touch with their Sectors
Deputy Chief Air Raid Warden.
He has been trained in this type of
work, and no doubt will have many
helpful suggestions to offer.
Business firms should, by all
means, take such blackout precau-
tions as deemed necessary to pro-
tect themselves. Under a recent
ruling, handed down by the Office
of Civilian Defense, Washington,
d. c., store owners are held re-
sponsible for the safety of their
patrons and employees. This same
ruling would apply to any type of
commercial enterprise wherein
patrons and employees are involv-
ed. 1t requires much more careful
planning to adequately protect a
group of persons, in a place of bus
mess than it does to protect a few
scattered individuals in a residence.
Mercantile establishments would
derive the greatest benefit to them
selves by taking this problem of
blackout seriously.
In truth, blackout planning and
is not to be considered
lightly by anyone living in this
community. AS you all know the
purpose of a BLACKOUT is to af-
ford the greatest amount of pro-
lection possible from an enemy
combat force during the hours of
darkness. Those, who for any rea-
sop fail to do their part, at a time
like this, endanger the entire area.
Carelessness may result in the loss
of many lives and cause much
property damage.
No patriotic American wishes to
the safety of others.
Now is the proper time to realize
this, not after the damage is done.
Prepare now for the TRIAL
BLACKOUT. Do this added bit, in
the spirit of mutual helpfulness, for
civilian defense.
Smyrna times., 1942-03-26
A New Air Raid Signal

A great many persons here
seem to agree that something
should be done about an air
raid signal, since the fire siren
is definitely inadequate.
It has been suggested that
instead of a new large and
powerful siren, four smaller
sirens be installed in that
many localities throughout
town. These sirens could be
used for air raids only, and
could be so situated that every
person in this town and those
in most of the surrounding
areas could clearly hear the
signal.
In this manner too, confu-
sion with the fire alarm would
cease, since the siren at the
fire hall could be used for fires
only.
At any rate, whether four
small sirens or one large,
something needs to be done.
Many controversies will arise
in either case, including that
of financing. Who is going to
pay for this new Air Raid Sig
nal system? What will the
town do with the extra sirens
after "the duration ?" Should
the town buy a new siren with
the taxpayers money, or
should the people the siren is
going to protect directly con-
tribute toward its purchase?
These questions must be
talked over and thought about
and settled
Smyrna times., 1942-03-26
Prepare For BlackOut

the Smyrna Civilian Defense Coun-
Gil was planning to hold trial
BLACKOUT at an early date. This
announcement raises the all i'm
portant question. How well pre-
pared are the residents of Smyrna
to engage in such a test? This is
a question which very few persons
would care to answer.
Perhaps it is fair to assume that
much planning, and much actual
work must be performed, before
BLACKOUT arrangements reach
the approved stage. 1t should be
remembered, that simply turning
off house lights and outside illum-
ination, does not accomplish the
purpose intended. This is by far
the easiest way, but by no means
the best.
Smyrna times., 1942-03-26
The Smyrna Times
Phone 1921 SMYRNA, DELAWARE

Published Every Thursday Morning by
E. D. HoFFECKER. Owner and Propri-
etor.
Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker. July 8.
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert d. Hoffeck-
er. Jr., from February 10. 1907 to Decem-
ber "a, 1889.
Smyrna times., 1942-03-26
Bends Cure

Planes soon will fly at heights of
eight miles or more-but medical
science has come to the aid of men
who pilot planes and who will be
subject to bends" cramps induced
by such attitudes.
DR.. Walter M. Boothey of the
Mayo's aviation medicine research
laboratory said that increased pre-
cautions for the safety of pilots
would be needed.
Medical science already has de-
creed preliminary decomposition Of
all high altitude Aiers before they
take off. New types of oxygen
masks have been developed also, he
said.
Smyrna times., 1942-03-26

When he entered the Army, Sgt.
Hewitt F. Pierce, "a, did an about
face Formerly "troubleshooter"
for Chrysler Corp, he was assigned
as trouble maker" and made as
sistant director of the tank engine
test division at the Armored Force
School. Now, instead of helping
motorists and dealers correct en-
Smyrna times., 1942-03-26

gine troubles, he deliberately Gre
ates them on tank engines and
shows soldier mechanics how to
diagnose them!
Smyrna times., 1942-03-26

Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Del
aware. as Second Class matter.
Subscription price. s1.5O per year. strictly
in advance.
Smyrna times., 1942-03-26

ADVERTISEMENTS = The Smyrna Times
rs the business medium not only for the
town 1t represents. but fer the outlying
district of which It is the center. en-
bracing the towns of Clayton, Kenton.
Cheswold. Townsend. Leipsic. &c. A rate
of so cents per inch an insertion charged
for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale, For Rent.
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
inc one inch space or less. 4 minimum
charge of SO cents per insertion. In
memoriam articles. 10 cents per line per
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. It also gives the items of
Importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1942-03-26

A TAILORED beret with
n matching suit is in keeping
with the woman's eye for uniform
ity this spring. The March issue of
Good Housekeeping Magazine fea-
lures gay matching suit and beret.
The serviceable neutral background
of the material is enlivened by two
colored stripes.
The future outlook., 1942-07-11
Merchants War
Bond Sales Totals
Thousands Here

Many thousands of dollars worth
Of war bonds and stamps were sold
In the opeing two days OF the
Greensboro retail merchants intensive
July campaign. according 10 report
yesterday from f. C. Mclean, chair.
man OF the bond sales for Gnilford
county.
Mclean said he visited Il large
number Of downtown retail establish
mcnts Thursday and talked with the
sales people who were highly encour-
aged with response TO the big drive
for pushing sales Of bonds and stamps
during July.
A total of $1,000 worth. of bonds
aud stamps, Including one $1,000
bond was sold Thursday by two locnl
Girl scouts, Betty Rives Leonard and
Mary Elizabeth Barney, nj n booth
In the Lobby of a local mems clothing
store. Forest Miles, state administra
tor OF bonds and stamp sales has nm
nounced that these two scouts viii
receive special certificates as min
ute nien'', {. T3 iitaF a. 6
The future outlook., 1942-07-11
Miss A. & +.
Contest Well
Under Way

Greensboro. o.--The contest for "Mlss
A. and T. Of the summer school" IN
well on It's way NJ A. and 7. College,
and the first returns for the contest.
which win end with the crownlng Of
the winner on Tuesday night, July H.
were reported last week, according to
Miss 0rdie Roberts, director Of ply
slcal education for women. who " VI.
pervising the contest.
Contestants will hear the final re-
port OF their standings on Monday,
July l3, The winner VIII be chosen
according TO the number OF votes she
has accumulated.
Participants are as follows: Misses
Annie Mae johnson. Taylorsvllle, An
geline Bailey, Wilson; Mary Robin
son, Keysyille; Rovena o'Neil. Nor
canton; Lucy Hester, Roxboro' :
ouecnIe Jones, Asheviiie; Airs NJ. u,
Daye, burlington Misses Helen Put
man, Ora. 3. O., and lrma Jackson,
Savtannah, Ga Miss Ieora Trolllnger
was elected last year. ~
The future outlook., 1942-07-11
w. S. G. S. Conference
COnvenes At Bennett

The second annual North Carolina
conference OF the w, s. c. s.. central
Jurisdiction. Methodist church, con
vened nj Bennett college, June 20-T,
the theme being For tho Facing of
This Hour"
Speakers OF the conference included
Miss Frances n. williams, senior
consumer relation officer. consumer
division OF the OPA, Washington. n
c.. Mrs. Robert E. Jones. wife oi
Bishop Robert u. Jones', New OR
leans, La. and Mrs @. Haven Cald
welk winston-Salem.
Officers for the ensuing year IN
clude Mrs. O.. Haven Caldwell, pres
Ident; vice president. Airs. l.. u
Hnzillp. High Point; Mrs. l. Thomp
son, Iaurenburg; Mrs. J..c. waddy
Greensboro; Miss ]. n. Jones'. Ashe
vile; recording secretary. Mrs Rob
ert MacRae, Hamlet; corresponding
secretary, Miss Fannie Mccalimh
Guilford College; treasurer. Mira {;
NJ. Phelps. statesvlile.
The future outlook., 1942-07-11
|Broughton To
Attend Event
At Bennett
make America
Strong" Day Set
For July 18th

Gov. J, Melville Rroughion will at
tend Make America Strong" day, to
be held at Bennett college July u.
Special music and programs by fac.
ulty and students will be presented
during the day. which is designed 10
build high morale" for nations de
fense" BY sponsoring health and com.
munity leadership programs and the
purchase OF war bonds and stamps. 70
call attention OF the community 70 the
programs, TO obtain community co
operation for The solution Of commu.
nifty problems, and TO facilitate Inter.
racial good VIII. ,5Nt
Or. W. @. Jackson, Woman's college
dean OF administration and chairman
of Bennett college trustee board. win
introduce Governor Broughton. Mrs,
W.. #. Bost. state superintendent Of
public welfare WIN introduce Rep,
Dorothy Il, Bolton, Of ohios s'f nv
The future outlook., 1942-07-11
Alexander BOYS
Are Model
Farmers

The Alexander boys, whose name
are as follows, In order of 'thcil
ages, Robert being the oldest, George
Sylvester and Lester. They are very
active farm boys OF the Florenc,
community.
They are representative OF ten
ant families apd are carrying OF
some very outstanding supervised
projects. which are as follows: Rob
ert and George have nn excellen,
hog and corn project. This gilt wa,
won by these boys and was given by
Bclk's department store These boys
are doing a good piece OF work IA
keeping this project up 10 the ex.
pectation OF their supervisor. Lester
has chicken project OF 81 hens
with baby chicks under way. Syl.
vester follows with X.acre garden
which Is an example OF very good
work. These projects are under the
supervision Of f.. +. Simmons, n
tralnee AT A. and r. college.
Crops grown on the farm are IA
follows: Wheat, barley, oats, Icspe-
deza, beans. corn, sweet and white
potatoes, melons and pumpkins. In
the form of livestock they have two
work horses, one saddle horse and
two cows. -~
The family has been on this place
about II years. They live under the
absentee Of n landlord, Mr.. II. +.
Miles.
The three oldest boys have been
active NFA members In the chapter
at Florence high school. Robert. a
senior among the boys, attended a
school ut A, and T. col.
lege, AMY .. 1912. 80 as TO gain
much needed information 10 be used
BY the chapter In his community.
Roberts ambition Is to become n
county agent or vocational teacher
Of agriculture. So t.fs
H
Records were made OF the boys'
projects by their supervisor and Mr..
e. u. Dean. the teacher traiper at
A. and r. college, who directs and
supervises projects Of five GulIford
county communities. He Is very
pleased with tho work carried on In
this community especially that OF
the Alexander boys. These boys are
very ambitious and active. During
their slack seasons they work on the
golf courses aud also do some day
work In the community TO secure
money for their personal needs.
The future outlook., 1942-07-11
ASA SIMS, GARDEN
CLUB SPECIALIST
STEAKS AT A. & T.

Continued From Page one)
a flower show, which was the closing
fenture OF the Garden club, Some II
garden clubs OF the city participated
In the flower show, which featured Y
floer ARRANGEMENT contest Supervis.
ing officials we're nv follows: Mr..
William Goldsborough, Dudley High
School, president; dr.nJanles ". Reid.
horticultural department, A. aud r.
Vice president and adviser !. Mrs; syl;
via +. Ruff. secretary; and Airs. Car,
rie Holt organizer. e.sH
The future outlook., 1942-07-11
DOROTHY KILGALLEN

Victory gardeners who want 10 look
crisp and cool while wedding should
take a tip from Dorothy Kilgallen.
radio star, who chooses red and
white checked cotton slacks suit for
wcek-ends In the country. The
blouse mny be worn out M well ~
tucked In. and both pieces nre trim
looking even though cut full enough
for work and play. 't
The future outlook., 1942-07-11

whistiing Ia against the law, In
Iceland. =
The future outlook., 1942-07-11
Nearly 100 Stitches
Required To Close I.
Mrs. Henderson's Injuries

approximately 100 stitches were ~
aulrd ut L. Richardson Memor'a'
hospital TO eloee wounds Luven'a
Henderson, 9o3ls East Market street
alleeodly Suffered in an attack at ooa
East Market by man being hunted
by police. Ardelia white also Oh
oo9h East Market also suffered
painful cots. Both we're released from
1. Richardson hospital AFTER rece'''
Ing emergency treatment
Police report stated that the lien
derson woman sustained cuts on her
righ, arm, side OF her fnce, bad
cut In the chest, and gashes on her
back and legs The other woman was
quoted as saying when she threatened
10 call police that the assallant 10.
fllctesl wounds on her head and back.
The future outlook., 1942-07-11

We urge you to open your
homes, club room and
lounge for our men in
service wIi0 loiH Uisit our
city on July ~. The follo,c-
ing firms are cooperating
luith the hospitality Of
men in uniform ,oho are
doing a splendid job in
protecting our America:
The future outlook., 1942-07-11
NURSES KILLED.

Three American nurses were
wounded and 27l died IN conse-
nuenee Of tlisease or accident In the
world war; none was killed by
enemy fire. t..
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09
Proceeds From Party
Buy Gifts For Soldiers

Twenty-Five dollars and sixty
cents was the proceeds Of a dance
given last Saturday night at Ural.
The entire amount will be used to
buy gifts for the boys who have
gone into service for Uncle Sam
from District No, 7, which includes
Ural and Warland. This dance was
given at the Ural school house by
a committee of women under the
Craftsmanship of Mrs Elsie Hoyt.
The music was donated by frankie
Schmalz, Walter Brown. and Tom
DeSchazer.
The money was turned over to
a. committee of women: Mrs. Elsie
Hoyt and Mrs. Ben Boburg of Ural
and Mrs Frank Schmalz and Mrs.
L. L. Lake of Warland The boys
who are to be remembered are:
IfDelbert Hammons, Vernon kkfiafbef;
John Montgomery, and Bill Young
of Ural and Blair RfdgeWay, Bob
and Jason Schmalz, Coleman Kill
patrick and Thomas Lake Of War
| land.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09
Shortage of Copper
Affects Work by
Power Company

Montana States Power Company
Saturday received an order from
the War Production Board at
Washington D. c.. providing dras-
tic restrictions in the activities of
all public utilities firms for the pur-
pose of meeting heavy demands
which war production has placed
on the supply of copper and other
material
No construction. of power service
lines in excess of $50 feet from
present lines may be undertaken
after March Is without specific APP
proval of the Director Of Industry
Operations This limit may be ex-
ceeded for defense projects only.
It was bpt-six weeks ago that pow
or lines could be extended 1000
feet.
E. J. Driear says the power situa-
ton is critical and that repair work
is at a minimum because no copper
can be obtained for replacing pur-
poses.
Since no more pipe is available,
the power company is unable to go
ahead with its plans to tie in dead
end pipes to increase pressure in
mains
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09
Dumbo, the Most Appealing
OF Disney Heroes

OF all the characters created by
Walt Disney and his staff for such
unforgettable productions as Snow
White, "Pinocchio' and Fantasia, !"
none perhaps has quite come up to
the heart appeal to the title char
acter Of the newest Disney RKO
Radio feature picture, sDumbo'
Dumbo is a lovable little baby
elephant, born with ears as big as
Sails and summed by his compan-
ions on this account. AS animated
in Technicolor, Dumbo is timid,
grey roly-poly baby with big, sad,
blue eyes. He is so shy he doesn't
have word to say throughout the
entire production, conveying his
meaningful thoughts in pantomine.
But what Dumbo lacks in garulity,
his pal, Timothy Mouse, makes up
for Timothy, who wears the scar
let uniform and cap of a bandmas-
Ter, befTlends Dumbo When all the
other elephants avoid him as a
freak.
How Dumbo proves himself not
only a hero but celebrity of the
first water makes UP the hilarious
story of "Dumbon
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09
NOTICE OF CLEANUP WEEK

Annual Clean Up Week for the
city has been set as April 10 to
April IS inclusive. All residents
are being asked to clean their yards
and alleys and to put rubbish of
any kind in substantial receptacles
so that it may be hauled away with
out first having to be shoveled.
Rubbish so placed in containers
will be taken away by the city, free
of charge.
Officials are particularly anxious
to have good cleanup week this
year.
BY Order of the Mayor and City
Council Signed by City Health Of
ficer.
46-47 ]. M. CAIRNS, NJ. D.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09
Marine Air Man
Visits Sister Here

Here Monday to visit his sister,
Miss Gofdie Ciuzen, was Lieut..
Bernard Cluzen, who was gradu-
ated from the marine air corps
school at the University of the Air,
Corpus Christi, Tex, Mar 81, and
who left here for Paris Island, S.
c.. where he will be on duty pilot
ing transport planes towing Gid
crs. which in turn will each be oc-
cupied by crews of rs men and
equipment
Lieut.. Cluzen. whose home is at
Lone Pine near Hot Springs, was
accompanied here by his sister,
Miss Ida Cluzen, a brother. Art, and
Roy Meadows of Plains. Before
coming to Libby Monday they Wis
tied at Ceolin on Priest Lake with
another brother and his wife, Mr.
and Mrs. J. E. Cluzen Goldie
accompanied them to Coolin.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09
Says Libby Water
Not Harmful to Batteries

E. ]. Driear, manager of the local
power company, says he has fire.
quently been asked whether Libby
water is harmful to auto batteries.
A SAMPLE Of the water was sent to
the Oregon State College for an
alysis. Reporting on the test. the
college reports that This water
compares very favorably with the
water in the Willamette Valley used
by the cities and in practically ev-
eryone Of them they use the city
water as source of supply of au-
tomobile batteries | therefore feel
that this water will be very salts
factory 10 use in car batteries.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09
Revelations Explained

Come hear the Revelations ex-
planned in harmony with the plain
teaching of the New Testament.
The Great Red Dragon, the Beast
of Revelation, the Second Beast of
Revelation. the Mark of the Beast,
the Binding and Loosing of the
Dragon and other interesting
truths.
At the church of God; dates, April
L. to Is inclusive.
B. H. APPLICABLE, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09
us Certificates
Issued in Defense
Measure Subjects

With AWVS map reading and
motor mechanics students complet-
ing their courses by final examina-
tons Wednesday night, 2l5 certif-
icates are being issued TO Libby men
and women who have wound up
their classes in defense measure
subjects, arranged and taught I'M
der sponsorship of local chapters
of the American Red Cross and the
American Womens Voluntary Serv-
ices. A number of students are
being awarded several certificates
for the completion of several sub
jeets.
Ninety-seven persons completed
the Red Cross sponsored first aid
courses, with 10 passing from the
classes taught by DR.. K. F. Dixon
of Troy and q from the class taught
by Miss Angela Huchala. There
were II women completing the adult
nutrition course taught by Miss
Flora Martin; 40 passing the motor
mechanics courses directed by Mrs.
Ralph w. LeDuc and taught by me-
chanics from Standard Motors, Lib
by Motors and Jaqueth & Charm
holm's, Is graduates IN the home
nursing class taught by Mrs. Dave
Foster and Is in Mrs. Warren
Browns class, and 33 finished the
map reading course conducted by
Merrill Tester.
According to Mrs Gordon T. Cor
nell. local chairman for the AWVS,
an advanced first aid class will be
organized soon and those interested
are to register with Mrs. Cornell
before April 10. Also, there is to
be a new class in home nursing and
those wishing to join must register
with Mrs. Dave Foster or Mrs. Cor
nell for meeting in the Commun-
ity Room at 800 o'clock Saturday
afternoon
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09
Transferred to Bolton

Subaltern Robert A. Stevenson of
the Gee camp left Thursday for
Bolton where he had been named
commanding officer of another
camp. Stevenson came to Libby
last fall. Mrs. Stevenson and
daag Ter, Patty ANA, left Saturday
70 join Mr.. Stevenson.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09
The Brier Patch
BY E. Nj. B.

Did you hear the one about the
wife, who had studied motor me-
charles, and who offered to fix
the car when engine trouble de-
veloped as she and her husband en-
joyed a Sunday ride2 The story
ended when the wife got out to dis
cover she didn't even know how to
lift the hood.
Never saw anybody use more
words to buy a thimble than did
Mrs. Gabby Gadabout the other
day =.
Two chaps stood on a downtown
corner Sunday and laughed till they
wept as they watched customers
walk into Smiths Beer Parlor and
come out Mortified at the pungent
odor permeating the place-it was
SO bad that when dog wandered
in there he came out hoWling-and
all because sulphur dioxide pipes
in the refrigerating system broke
An ole mean body sf4e took
the souvenirs from Young Squirts'
car Saturday night did not know
that those gadgets represented five
years of collecting by members of
his gang.
Mr.. Big Merchant suggests that
a law be established prohibiting
marriage of school teachers for the
duration.
What about persons who are help
ing to win the war by storing new
auto tires in their basements-so a
Libby man wants to know
Chief of police told me yesterday
that a young mechanic OF a local
garage is getting himself properly
primed to say Good morning
Judge one of these fine days--if he
doesn't tone down on his careless
slam, bang EN- around driving
Busy Libby mother: You've been
SO naughty today, sonl What in the
worlds got into your
Four-year old Ricky, "Germs'
Fire Chief George Wood hands q
blossom to Mrs. Dick Sargent fol
using her head when fire broke
out in her home last week Mr.
Wood said her presence Of mind
prevented the fires getting head
start
"A few chaps have complained in
high fashion because more~business
houses failed to hang a flag or
Army day
Did you ever hear BraWl get .
better going over in town talk thar
did that one Monday night
| City Dads are reServing a corner
in the Brier Patch for those who
fail to show plenty of cooperation
/ in Annual Cleanup Week, Apri
10 to IS inclusive.
Radios have been bowling a 10
| this week and so are the Libby
citizens who want to know If the
city council is going to enforce its
radio interference regulations o.
merely draw UP some new one.
So they tell usl
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09

Mrs. Bertha Cleveland arrived
from Des= Moines. Ia Monday to be
here with her sister, Mrs. John
Geiger. Mrs. Cleveland Is staying
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. w.
Redfield
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-04-09

D. Gordon Rognlien, attorney of
Kalispell, was attending to court
matters in Libby yesterday.