Smyrna times., 1942-01-29
LETTER TO EDITOR

Lear EultOr.
I should like to comment most
favorably on the pertinent Editorial
s.. appearing in the last issue of the
Smyrna Times, dated January
22nd, 1912. This Editorial was
headed, mo Patriotism Here ?"
If one~can judge correctly, it is
apparent that the writer of this
Editorial has become greatly in
censed by a series of happenings
that have occurred, relative to the
Civilian Defense efforts now beng
attempted in our community. The
specific case, that prompted the
writing of the Editorial referred to,
seemingly acted as the spark nee
essary to cause the explosion. Well
For one, believe that an explosion
of thils kind, applied in the right
direction, can accomplish much. 1t
can be even more effective than a
TINT. bomb, as was suggested,
providing the residents of our town
view the subjects selected, in the
proper manner Frankly, admire
the plain outspoken wording used
in the Editorial. 1t left nothing to
ones imagination. But why urge
cooperation in a small community,
especially for war time? Will fear
for self accomplish the cooperation
so vitality essential to the welfare
of Smyrna at all times?
Would it not be more logical to
make an appeal for cooperation
based on common sense reasoning +?
Unquestionally, the time was never
more urgent for sound thinking on
the part of everyone. Perhaps all
of us could do with a bit of serious
reflection and consideration of our
present day needs; whether this be
applied to safety, or otherwise.
AS glance back over the picture
of Smyrna during the past fifteen
years, recall a number of actual
cases wherein valuable projects
were started and submitted to the
residents of Smyrna for their ap-
proval, and support. Most of these
projects were allowed to fail, due to
the appalling lack of the one es-
sential factor, so necessary for any
success, namely cooperation. Had
these projects been supported prop
erly, they would have been opera
tive today. Their aid towards Civ
ilian Defense would have been in
valuable. When will we learn, that
the need of a cooperative spirit is
ever necessary in any community?
The people of Smyrna do not lack
the spirit of patriotism, they are
loyal Americans, each and everyone
of them. What they do lack how
ever is the desire on the part of the
masses to willingly cooperate with
each other for the benefit of all.
The attitude of LET George Do
IT., 'Rule Or RUM" unwarranted
complacency, should be forever
erased from our minds. Smyrna
will never forge ahead as long as
this spirit exists. In our present
day, town is either going forward
or backwards never stands still.
We should remember this each day
when we meet up with other town
folk. After all, in a small COM
munity like ours, in many ways we
oil al A fria
word a cheerful smile, and sin
cere willingness to help, tends to
make any burden lighter. Yes! and
this is possible, since the residents
of Smyrna have all the necessary
qualifications if they would exer-
else them.
With the proper leadership, Civ
ilian Defense efforts should go for
ward towards the goal of success.
Let us all hope that the time will
never come when war will reach
out and pay us visit. But, if this
time does arrive, all of us should be
prepared to deal with the grim
facts. 1t is worn out phrase, but
nevertheless, once again it applies
here, UNITED We Stand, Divided
We Fall" These words are just
as true today as they were when
they were rst spoken. They apply
to our Smyrna, and many other
Smyrna's throughout our Nation.
From the home, on up to the gigan-
tic functions of great power, like
the United States, one factor is
ever vital, and essential, to it's sue
cess, namely cooperation.
Let us have more of these explo-
sive type Editorials whenever it ap-
pears necessary. Again I say, I
like the spirit displayed.
Sincerely yours,
w H KFNWORTHEY