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Smyrna times., 1942-02-12
TOGRADUATE IN
| 3 YEARS, u. OF d.
Plan Calls for PrOlOngation of
Regular Sessions; Begin
Earlier, Go Longer
FULFILL SAME HOURS

A plan for making possible the
graduation of students from the
University of Delaware in three
years has been adopted by the fac
ulty after prior approval by the
board of trustees, DR.. Walter HULL
hen, president, announced. This
plan provides for a prolongation of
the regular college year by begin
ming the sessions three weeks earl
Ter in September than heretofore
and closing three weeks later in
June; by increasing the length of
the class day by 10 per cent; and
by reducing the length of all holi-
days. Under this arrangement, the
school year will be divided into
three terms of Ia calendar weeks
each, which in comparison with for
mer schedules, will be equal to 1914
weeks.
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12

Delaware to Vermont. The confer
ence was held as result of efforts
of the United States Public Heath
Service to unity the defense work
throughout the 2 corps areas. One
joint meeting was held with the
New England Water Works Asso-
citation. The conference felt very
strongly that the guarding of water
utilities in areas where troops
were stationed might well be taken
over by the military rather than
leaving the double-duty of plant
protection and operation to the me
who are responsible for maintain
ance of the town water supplies.
A warning was issued to citizens
that it was dangerous practice to
start filling bathtubs with water
when the air raid sirens blow be-
cause they may so reduce the sup
ply on hand that there would not
be enough for fighting fires, should
they occur The use of excessive
amounts Of chlorine in public water
supplies was frowned upon by the
Water Coordinators Conference,
both because it would rob other es-
sential users of chlorine of their
supplies and because, if enough
were used to bedistasteful, people
might be driven to using unsafe
water. AS a result of a meetin
called recently in Georgetown by
Mr.. Beckett and attended by rep
lresentatives of private and munic-
ipal water supplies in Sussex Coun-
ty, the needs for the protection of
plant equipment, standpipes and
elevated steel tanks were discussed
as well as ways for exchanging
needed equipment in case of an
emergency. The concensus of opin-
ion was that Sussex communities
should club together and purchase
an emergency chlorinator to be To-
Gated at Georgetown but which
would be available to the various
communities for use on demand in
case of need. Since this meeting
many towns have already forward
ed their checks toward the pur-
chase of the chlorinator. Similar
meetings for Kent and New Castle
Counties are planned for the near
future though no dates have, as
yet, been arranged.
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12
Value of X-ray Machine

Much progress has been made in
late years in treating broken bones
in the legs. There was time when
they meant weeks in the hospital be-
fore the patient could start the Pc
riod on crutches.
Thanks to modern method of
making casts, hospital treatment is
not now needed in some cases of
broken bones, although other breaks
cannot be treated properly any,
where except in hospital
For the quick and excellent way
Of learning exactly what a break is
like, we may thank the X-ray ma
chine 1t makes it possible to take
a photograph through the flesh, and
the negative can be finished within
a few minutes when necessary.
In case there is bad injury to
the hand or arm. foot or leg, it is
well to remember the value Of the
x-ray. Many times person thinks
he has only ''sprained' an ankle or
wrist when the fact is that he has
broken it.
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12
YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Some Items Listed That Are De-
ductibie From Gross Income

uuCtiDit IioAli NIo-c ihCoiiAt
Some of the items that are de-
ductible from gross income to de-
termine net income are listed in
this article. Lack of space pre-
vents a full explanation of the var
ious deductions. If in doubt on any
item consult the nearest collector
of internal revenue, deputy collect
or or internal revenue agent.
Typical business expenses of a
mercantile establishment ar
amounts paid for advertising, hire
of clerks and other employees, rent,
light, heat, water. stationery,
stamps, telephone, property insur-
ance and delivery expenses.
A professional man may deduct
all necessary expenses incurred in
the pursuit of his profession.
A loss arising from fires, storms,
shipwrecks, or other casualty" need
not be connected with the taxpay-
er's trade or business. If his home
or his automobile is destroyed by
fire he may claim a deduction for
the loss sustained unless compen-
stated for by insurance or other
wise. Loss of property by theft is
an allowable deduction.
In general, taxes are deductible
only by the person upon whom they
are imposed. Certain taxes are de-
ductible only by the person upon
whom they are imposed. Certain
taxes are not deductible, such as
those assessed against local bene-
fits, and the Federal income tax.
The Federal tax of 10 per cent on
the retail sale of jewelry, furs, and
toilet preparations is not deductible
by the purchaser. Other taxes not
deductible are those imposed on
employees by the Social Security
Act, Federal estate and gift taxes
and State inheritance, estate, leg
acy, or succession taxes. The Fed
eral taxes on automobiles, gasoline,
cigarettes, and liquor are imposed
upon the manufacturer, producer,
or importer, and are not deductible
by the purchaser or consumer.
Charitable contributions and gifts
made by an individual are deducti-
BILE within certain limitations, if ac-
tually paid within the year. The
organization to which the gift is
made, for example a corporation,
trust, community chest, fund or
foundation must be created in or
organized under the law of the
United States or any possession of
the United States or under the law
of any State or Territory, or of the
District of Columbia and must be
organized and operated exclusively
for religiousfi charitable, scientific,
literary, or educational purposes, or
for the prevention of cruelty to
children or animals. Gifts to an
individual are not deductible.
Amounts paid or accrued within
the taxable year 1941 as interest on
indebtedness are deductible, with
certain exceptions, from gross in
come. Internal Revenue Code pro-
vides for "a reasonable allowance
for the exhaustion, wear and tear
of property used in the trade or
business, including a reasonable al
lowance for obsolescense." For con-
venience such allowance usually is
referred to as depreciation.
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12

With every trained oper-
ator and all telephone
facilities needed to ham
die the tremendous vol
ume of calls these critical
days, it is more impor-
tant than ever that elm
formation service be
limited to supplying num-
bers which cannot be
found in the directory.
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12
PERSONALS

PERSONALS
Mr.. William B. Megear and bride,
whose marriage we announced in
Continued on Page Eight
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12
American Lovely"
Is Royal Visitor

TVEN in decade when Amer
ID lea is stuffed to the teeth with
the royalty of more countries than
Hitler has shaken a stick at, there
are a few ultra-glamorous figures
who glow automatically still. Of
these, one of the loveliest, is
Thelma, Viscountess Furness.
Lady Furness and her equally
lovely sister, Gloria Morgan Van
derbilt, were born in the American
Consulate in Lucerne, Switzerland,
where their father, Harry Hays
Morgan. was consul. The exquisite
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12
Dollar Bill Goes Native;
Nylon Instead of Jap Silk

WASHINGTON. = The American
dollar bill is going native with nylon
or rayon.
Imported silk-mostly from Japan
has been used heretofore to put
the distinctive threads in the special
paper used for printing money and
government bonds, but the treasury
authorized substitution of synthetic
fibers.
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12
What Do You Know About
DoGS?,
By Edward Faust
From Febrs~y Cofmopolifan Magdzins)

What dogs native to a coun-
try in Europe are noted for
saving the lives of travellers ?
When a dog bowls at night,
does this foretell someone's
death or is there a more prac-
teal explanation?
As a jumper, how does the
dog differ from the horse?
How are dogs used in mod
ern warfare?
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12
Gliding Cattails

Cattails can be treated for paint
ing after they are thoroughly dried.
They then can be painted with mix
ture of banana oil dissolved with
bronze paint procurable from any
art dealer. The mixture, of the
consistency of thin paste, is brushed
on the cattails and dried again.
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12
To Fulfill Same Hours

Thus in three heightened terms,
the students will, under this plan,
be able to complete in three years
nine terms-the work covered
heretofore in four years without
any curtailment of subject matter
or time devoted to class work. The
problem of adjustment of the var
ious curricula to the new plan pre-
sents a number of difficulties which
a committee of the faculty is now
attempting to solve, DR.. Hullihen
said. A pamphlet giving complete
details of this plan for the informa-
ton of students and others will be
published early this spring.
Can Elect -Four Years
1t is believed that the program
to be established will make it pos
sible for those who wish to spend
four years instead of three years to
secure a convenient schedule for
that purpose. The chief advantage
of this plan for a prolonged session
or school year, DR.. Hullihen added,
is that it leaves between eight and
nine weeks in the summer free for
those students who have to earn
some part of their college expenses
by working during the summer sea-
son. 1t also permits the continu-
ance of the six-week summer term
operated by the university primar-
lily for the benefit of teachers in
service in the public schools of the
state.
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12

Jones; Parsonage Committee, Mrs.
w. H. Thompson. The society had
the usual treat furnished by the re-
firing officers.
Walter T. Massey has found a
fairly active winter employment in
cutting and shipping grape cut
tings to northern nurseries. They
are cut from the vines and tied in
bundles of a hundred and forward
ed, in large boxes holding 10000 or
more. He has thus sent away from
100000 to 100000 cuttings. ]. B.
FAIRIES has also been engaged in the
same business and has sent away
nearly as many.
At a meeting of the Clayton
Hose Company Saturday night the
following officers We're elected:
President, A. Sevil; Vice-President,
F. R. Burns; Chief Engineer, w. D.
Gray; First Assistant, T. B. Flu
harty; Second Assistant, John En-
mis-; Third Assistant, Charles Far
les; Secretary, Thomas w. Down
ing; Treasurer, Thomas Holiday;
First Nobbleman, B. R. Fluharty
and Second Nozzleman, C.N. Lloyd.
Constable Weldon gathered up in
the midst of the several hours of
snow fall Friday, several boys who
had been annoying and calling an
elderly man names, the latter hav-
ing lodged complaint with Esquire
Cooper. The boys that were known
were held in bail for their good be-
havior but there are several others
who were engaged in it that stand
a chance to be gobbled up the next
offense. There are lots of boys who
seem to have no home manners, or
knowledge of prophetic.
Miss Jane Lowber, who has lived
in Washington for a number of
years, died there last week, and the
remains were brought here Monday
for interment in the Episcopal
Cemetery. She was a sister of
Mrs. Ellen Cummins, of this town,
widow of the late DR.. William Cum
Minis, and also of Mrs. Rachel Smith
and Mrs. Kate Christman, of New
York, who were in attendance upon
the funeral. The remains were met
at the depot and conveyed directly
to the cemetery, Rev. G. w. Dame
officiating. The deceased was 65
years old.
The unusual prevalence of sick
ness this winter has worked a great
hardship upon so mnay secret So
cieties in this state. Of course,
beneficial orders expect to relieve
members when sick or in distress,
and in doing that, untold good is
accomplished. But it can readily
be seen how soon the treasury of a
subordinate lodge that has not a
bank account and plenty of money
invested in stocks and bonds, will
be drained to the last penny by the
protracted illness of fifteen or
twenty members. Several Whining
ton lodges, says the Sunday Star,
have borne just such drain on
their finances for the past three or
four months, and few have been
seriously contemplating the suspen-
sion of sick benefits altogether.
Smyrna times., 1942-02-12
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF FEB. 10TH, 1892

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date Of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
ton.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-21
Letter Writing Contest Is Underway;
Hope To Encourage Race Leadsrship p

With an objective o, developing
better racial leadership. a group Of
puplic-minted citizens vlil make =
weekly award Tor the best letter OF
not more than $50 words written on
the following subjects
!. Have Ne progressed under lhe
system ~ scli-siyled leaders? Or
he ready made leaders appointed
Us members OF the opposite groupe
Or The political bread and butter
hg,tlfrSt
. Should We have one leader,
hos,n hy Tie majority OF the names
hy ccction 10 represent the cololed
race and llsreby eliminating the
thousands O., nusi!ing political and
ready leaders who have be'n.
and yei arc stliug our race cut
Tor few pieces o. silver
3. shall We Apply in pract.fe tho
eleventh commandment ihat CAust
added 20 the ten: Love ye one an
C'he ? shall We take the first
commandment. that God gave man
ITO muiply and iepienish iAe
earth, 10 sGbdUe II, and 20 have do
unnn over ~.
Address letters 20 Contest q
paWmeNt in care ~ the Detl..t
Tlln4ne, 2l4G So Antoine.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-21
George E. Jenn;nl
Churchman, Is Burr
From Second Ban,|

Funeral services for ~.
George Edward Jennines
Campau and Macomb strso,
held Saturday. Feb. :. lrom Z.
Baptist church. OF which Ss
been a deacon for many years
Rev. Robert l.. Bradbv ~
ciated, assisted by the Rev y. y
l.. Brady, Jr., and The 10, IVY
simmons. Members OF ,hn n. j
board served as active and t1J
airy pallbearers, and tho ass1
esses bore the hoM,rs Va,
anthems OF the deceased uer. y
by the vested choir. ln,ermsn,
in Memorial Park cemetery.
MIR. Jennings. who died a.
following a long Illness. was U
Sept. ~, 1864, In Amherst NJ,
Graduating from the college !,
herst, he came 10 detroii ana ~
ed here for the past 80 wears
Mr.. Jennings married. IN iss,
Miss Mary kretzcl. Who Spyy,
him.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-21
Hiawathas Get
New Chief

The Hlawatha Charity and say
ings club wet with Mrs NJ. King.
1897 jos. Campau. on Feb. l.. and
elected the following Officers for
1912:
Mrs. jamie Briggs. president: Mrs.
NJ. King, first vice president: Mrs.
Addis Jackson. second wire presi-
dent; Mrs Iona Bount, secretary:
Mrs. Martha Blount. assistant SER
resry: Mrs Betty Hutchinson
treasurer: Mrs. Lessis Chisholm.
chaplain; Mrs. Nellie Robinson.
chairman program committee: Mrs.
Addie Jackson and Mrs. Lula Lucky.
social work. and Mrs Anna John
son. club mother.
The new president asked for the
cooperation OF all members for The
good OF the club
Thursday. Feb. TO- the club Will
meet II the home Of Mrs. Anna
Johnson, 1927 Mullett street, at s
pm.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-21
Battle Greek

Tho llanhlln ISO club Is now
caeiA.ug on daily program Of
attnjy Many soldiers as well as
Immunity people wcnd their
way daily 20 the binding Out-ol-
town friends and relatives are also
making use Of the building over
wee ends
Or Monday night Feb. at $50
O'clock. non -comnissioned officers
entertained group o; young ladies
from Albion. Mich, Mrs Ruth Fer
puson OF Albion was in charge Of
the - girls who attended.
Negro History Week was cele-
bra cd on Sunday afternoon, Feb.
s. when the Youth council assisted
by the Study culture club present
cd a very interesting Negro history
program. Mrs Helen Garland OF
Mu-kcgcn was tho principal speak
er. Musical Numbers were furnish
ed by the 18th Field Artillery
chorus and by the Youth chorus.
The program was wei laitendcd by
the ho,s ~ tho Fort and the citizens
Of the community.
The concert hour al $50 was al
so dedicated 10 Negfo music. Num-
hers featured Included the Ballad
for Americans by Panl Robson and
several numbers by Marian Ander-
son and Dorothy Maynor.
ON Saturday night. Feb. H. ESQ
group from Detroit and NAACP
girls We're entertained With Val
entine social hy soldiers from Fort
Custer. Tho 50 girls who attended
from Detroit were under the SUI
pervision OF Miss Louise Johnson
The first radio broadcast OF the
IIamblin $50 was Thursday. Feb
10 Among he talent appearing
was the 1Sith Field Artillery band
This radio hroadcas, Is TO be each
Thursday evening at the lIamblin
TSO club over radio station WELL
In Battle Crock
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-21
Robson Urges More
Use OF Africans BY
The Allied Countries

The Council OF African Affairs
which met IN New York city adopt
ed a report urging the allied pow
ers TO make larger use OF African
troops in the war against the Axis.
Paul Robe on. chairman. and Dr.
William Jay Schiofflin. vice chair
man. strongly supported the report
submitted by Max Ycrgan. eXecu-
tive director Of tho council.
"rhc War is the chief issue
around which the councils pro-
gram takes shape" said the report
a Hitler victory would mean the
uudreamed OF exploitation OF Afri-
can people and materials by the
fascist forces conferred IN Berlin.
Such q victory would further
strene then the control Of those fas b
cist forces already within Africa.
such the Ossewa Brandwag in the
Union OF South Africa power
ful pro-fasclst organization Of Eu-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-21
Governor Petitioned
To Increase Pensions
For A &c d Citizens

Letters ot petition 10 Governor
Murray u. Van Wagoner, ~ Michi-
gan: r. +. Fauri. state social se-
curity director. and o the Michi-
gan Social Welfare commission
hay, been sen, by large number
Of socially minded citizen. headed
BY Or. Leo Charles Donnelly. ask
Ing that the pensions for aged de-
pcnden, citizens Of the state be in
creased The petition reads as fol-
lows
"Gcnilcmen
we the under signed, deplore the
Tact that $4,000 of our super-annu-
aicd citizens. above age sixty-five,
are receiving an average monthly
Subsistence OF only Sl7.Ss. not
wlthsiandiug sales tax receipts in
Michigan for the past year of $751;
Qoo000
"Why should the rich and great
state Of Michigan he more niggard-
Is IN iis treatment OF us aged ciii-
zens than the neiehboring states OF
Ohm Indiana. Illinois. Wisconsin
and Minnesota should we be
proud OF the fact that IN the level OF
old axe pensions Michigan has fall
en- to Seth place among our II
states and Territories our state
= proving more pennrlous than any
90 IS northern nciehbors except
Vermont Tor only ia Ncrmont and
thu backward south are pension
nayments SmaNc
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-21
K K K

ontinueh from page ~
playing \ suh,ersI,e role In the de-
tense industry. There i evidence
that Nazi agents are nov working
through such nnderco,er groups a.
The kkk. They have no place In
l. tlO.
I'VE must urge that You and
lour fellow local ofiicer> take e'.
cry precautlon Ia guard against dl>-
rupiiun from these sources. A.
you probably are aware. the hkk
/, growing steadily more active In
a number of locals and dehniiel! j.
n menace that must be fought.
-From source. which ne know 20
be- reliable. We have learned that
leadership uf kkk In Packard j.
in The hands Of frank Buehrle.
-Ne further lind that Harvey
Hansen, Homer Martins CHIEF COON.
!, nov y general in the kkk and
has taken az residence in the 'icln-
u, Of The Packard plant. Prohah-
~ io direct organization nj close
range.
"Hoping that This Information
" ill he of ne io your Local in Keep.
Ing II free of these descriptive In
lluence>. remain with warm per-
>unal wishes.
"tralernslIy yours.
-tco. >. adde's"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-21
AMERICAN
BEAUTIES

The American Beauty club met AZ
the home 81 Mrs. Beatrice Brown.
on East Palmer. lsst week The
occasion featured birthday party.
AID me meeting Was informal 81 $.
Torrance $3.50, Nas tho hunoiee.
Tie mem1es- per,Dg .ad 10 have
Mrs. S'y.es present. after her re-
cen, Illness the table Was covered
WITH lOs,.y white cloth. center
cd wilma neariN white cake. dec
Grated with bite and white flowers
aud candles. Happy Birthday
Vas INSCRIBED on the sides and top
OF 'ac cake. which was fanked on
ei'asr s.de by two tall red candles.
Three guests we're present Mrs.
z. Mcbride, Mrs. Margaret Win
an, ard Mus Elizabeth Haugabook.
MIS- Pauline Raysfon was absent.
Games Of bridge and whist were
played
he A,nofee opened her gift par
cei. and read The cards, after which
afepaet o. SEA food was served.
The next meeting OF the club VIII
be with Mrs. lyonne Webb. 5S43
John r. Apartment H. Members
are reminded not TO forget their ar
work
Mrs. Beatrice Brown is clab re-
porter.
The American Beauty Social and
Arr club met AZ their recent ses
sion a. The home 81 Mrs Coldelis
Williams. on East Ferry. The meet
INK Was presided over by the presi
dent and Important business wa
/ discussed.
Miss Catherine smith. who VA
+ injured IN fall on Feb ?. MAS abb
to be present Mrs. Torrance STYLE,
was absent on account OF suddei
| Illness
The guessing prize was won b.
Mr.. Beatrice Brown.
The girls OF the culb are bus,
making various pieces Of art worl
90 be- used in their bazaar Mis-
Gloria Hutchlns, daughter OF Mr.,
Willie Mae DaWkins. was q visitor
A repast was served, after whic
the session WAS adjourned tn
next meeting Will be with Mrs. BE
strice Brown 2S2 East Palmer.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-21
Hunter Trial
Continued from PAGE n

Il
ccived from the Govegumen, N
Robinson was charged d, Avlrs
Prosecutor Charles W Jcns, n,
ing the decoy in leading Hnn,.r
10 his death.
Nathaniel Jones, named a,
actual slayer OF Hunter. dened|
had entered into conspiracy
rob Hunter. lie said wat h. /,
met the deceased and Ms. Rol
son in a drug store neal Tho sta
OF the crime, and Huntei hsd IN,
ed him with knife. .lonos return
later and struck Huniea VITA
large board.
Attorney Charles a. Roahorn,
counsel for Jones, in III. sfga,
10 the jury. said the Killing y
the result Of fight. Atn ey M
old r.. Blcdsoe, repreSeu'ing Ian
Green Cap Shorty Joues az.
that the state had failed in n
forts TO establish a con PIRACY.
Nathaniel Jones fed af'er
crime. hut was arrestff and
dicicd in Mobile. Ala. on a ,slo
Gus assault charge after h, IS
legged to have cut a man N +
city.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-21
An-Negro Personnel OF Neisner's In
Project Store Has Unequaled Record

The Hastings street store OF The
Neisner chain ENJOYS double DIS
tinction OF being Nichigans only
hrst class dune store With an all
Negro sales Force. and OF beng
100 per cent clio. The store was
organized INFO the United Retail
Wholesale ana Department Store
EMPLOYEES " The CiO 81 f,A month";,
ago. and Is now assured the top
wage scale provided by tRNENs
contract With Neisner renewed TWO
weeks ago WITH marked sau. fcr
me union
June Tolan AclI'e
Active on me hsrssining conf
miuse W. Mss Jane Tolsn store
chairman 81 tho Hastings Sweet
tfofe To Miss Iclar goes most Of
me cscdi. fos o.san.zre aff -, ?
SHe was ar ms .ai.sg i0 he-
come = mcmae tao iin arl D.
uas 'nion-a hf ps -0a aud ac
tlfing effort ias te its. ns Tie
sales force joined ne 3aieu and
thereby Won Tho hcneffs IL Wagc
nc eases s4catIurs GRITTY
risnis f4lf-n.e eaafahef and
rrotsc'icn -gans as h5 80 Ms
To'sn rcpow ha; there nafa
heNer sqr alNHs ae nov
fhs' fhey afe en'ei 10 ? wnor
cause
Con'ue nn has hcen rnaci
- % nj ID. 10