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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
WHEAT LOAN
FARM STORAGE
Kent County Farmers Can
Get Government Loans on
Stored Wheat
GRAIN MUST BE TREATED

The limited grain storage space
in warehouses and terminal eleva-
tors throughout the country has
made it necessary that many farm
ers store their 1912 wheat crop on
their farms, and in several instanc-
es these farmers have obtained gov
eminent loans on this wheat under
the authorization of the Commod-
ity Credit Corporate instead of
placing it upon the market at a
much lower price. Kent county
farmers who desire to apply for
these government loans on their
wheat are requested to contact the
office of the Kent County Agricul-
tural Conservation Association in
Dover where application blanks are
available. This phase of the agri-
cultural conservation program is
being handled by r. Harry Wilson,
chairman of the county committee,
and the wheat inspection in the
bins on the farms is made by Ken
meth t. Meredith, state field super
visor. A sample of wheat is OBJ
tanned for making a moisture test
to determine whether the grain is
CT the proper grade to conform to
the standards of the United States
Department of Agriculture for q
government loan.
Not Held For Loss
Farmers who obtain these wheat
loans are not held responsiblel for
any loss by fire or from any causes
which are not preventive, but they
are required to keep this wheat
free from weevil and in as good
condition as it was at the time the
loan was granted. In order to do
this it may be necessary to treat
this stored wheat at frequent in
tervals to destroy this insect. In
Istructions for treating wheat in
barns may be obtained from the Of
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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
TOWNSEND WILLING TO RUN
VIII Not Seek Nomination, Former
u. S. Senator Declares


Former u. S. Senator John G..
Townsend, Jr., of Selbyville, has
announced that although he would
not seek the Republican party's
nomination for senator at the con-
vention in Dover, September 8, he
would run if nominated. MrTown-
send served two terms in the Sem
ate, from 1928 to 1910. He en-
phasized that 81 will not seek the
nomination. If I were nominated"
he continued, II certainly would
run. The people of Delaware have
been generous to me. If they and
the Republican party think that
should be the candidate, my answer
will be yes" I will be honored."
In 1901 Mr.. Townsend was elected
a member of the state legislature.
In 1916 he was elected Governor,
serving through the first World
War until 1921. Midway in his
second term as a senator, Mr. Town
send was member of IL outstand-
ing and special committees, more
than any other senator at the time.
In 1888 he was keynoter and tenn
porary chairman of the Republican
state convention. In 1910 he sup
ported the then Mayor Walter W.
Bacon of Wilmington for governor.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
Service Men Honored

A tribute was paid the following
men of the First Presbyterian
Church at a special prayer service
on Sunday morning after the Sun
day school service: The Rev. S. j.
Thackaberry, former pastor, who
resigned to enlist as chaplain in
the u. S. Army; the Rev. Fred
Crop, former student-pastor; Har-
Try Thompson, Harper Jones, Henry
Lower, Alvin Fretz, Edward Ever
hart, John Talbot and James An
thony.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
SUGAR STAMP 5
GOOD FOR 5 LBS.
Valid Anytime in 10 Week
Period Between Aug. % and
Oct. 81; Caution Motorists
GAS BOOK THEFT

James l.. Luke, Jr., state director
OPA, yesterday announced that
Stamp No. s will be valid for the
purchase of pounds of sugar any
time in the ten-week period be-
tween August % and October 81
The period is thus terminated at
the end of a calendar month, Sc
that if found desirable future ra-
ton periods may be set to coincide
with the calendar month. The
stamp value will permit the DISPOSE
ton of stocks of five, ten and twen-
ty-five pound packages of sugar
now In the hands of refiners, whole
salers and retailers. 1t will also
eliminate temporarily the burden
of repackaging into smaller units
now assumed by retailers. A ra-
tioning guide is being issued to in
struct local boards how to issue
war ration books to consumers
whose excess sugar is used up dur
ing the period of validity of stamp
number 8.
Motorist 'D0's and Don'ts"
Motorists who lose their gasoline
ration books face a difficult pro-
cedure if they seek to replace them,
and for tbs reason were cautioned
by Mr.. Luke, to take extreme care
against loss or theft of their books.
Mr.. Luke issued a list of DOS
and Don'ts" for motorists regard
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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
OPENINGDAY OF
SCHOOL SEPT. 9
Both Smyrna and Clayton
Schools Prepare For Re-
opening Date
REEXAMS SEPTEMBER s

1t was announced today that the
Smyrna Special District Schools
will open on Wednesday, Septem-
Der 9. The John Bassett Moore
faculty will meet with the Super
intendent George R. Miller in the
Library at 2.30 o'clock, September
8th, to prepare for the opening of
school the next day. The Colored
School faculty will meet at 3.15
The buildings have been put into
first class condition; the grounds
have been cleaned up and all nee
essary repairs have been completed
Mr.. Miller reported. The home
economics group of the Colored
School will be housed for the first
time in the school building itself
This has been made possible by the
completion of the vocational agri-
culture shop by the N. Y. A. ano
the school board.
htcxdillS september ON
The re-examinations are schedul-
ed for Tuesday afternoon, Septem.
Der 8, at 1 p. m. in the Library
Only those who have been notified
that they are eligible for re-ex.
animation are to appear at this
time. Each student applying for g
denomination must present to the
office an affidavit signed by the
parent or guardian that the indi
vidual has studied at least 20 hour:
in preparation for the examination
No REORGANIZATION will be giver
at any other time. All first grad
ers entering school for the first
time and who were not registered
by Miss Stats last spring will reg,
lister in the school office on Tues
day, September s, at l p. m.
Clayton School Opening
The Clayton Public School will
open on September 9th, Willard w
Hickman, Superintendent, has an
nounced. There will be no change:
in the faculty this year. The facul
ty at Clayton school includes Mis-:
Martha Neese, Miss Virginia Jones
Mrs. Blanche Smith, Mrs. Ear
Moore, Mrs. Mildred Mills, Mis-:
Pearl Smith, Mrs. Louise Dunning
and Mr.. Hickman.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
MELON SEASON
REACHES PEAK
S227,000 Worth of Produce
Sold at Farm Auction Block
at Laurel in Is Days
RAINS HURT QUALITY

Last Wednesday was the fifteen
tn successive day in which sales at
the Laurel Farmers auction block
were above the $12,500 mark. Dur
ing this period which was featured
by the sale of cantaloupes and wat
ermelons, a total of $227 900 worth
of produce was sold under the ham,
mer, for an average of SIS, 130 per
day. During this period total of
106,811 packages of cantaloupes
were sold and up until that date,
the price for both cantaloupes and
watermelons were the highest ever
known. Last Wednesday, however
ended the rush for the present sea-
son, because the steady rains, low
cred the quality of the antaloupes,
so that during the remaining days
of the past week, prices dropped to
about one-half of what they had
averaged during the season to that
date. A large part of the canta-
loupes had been harvested before
the drop came.
Prices Were High
The past week was the largest Of
the watermelon season, with Tues
day and Wednesday being the high
days of the year, with 30,206 and
28,465 melons being sold on the two
days. The prices remained high
until the close of business Wednes-
day when they also dropped to
about one-half of that received
earlier in the season. Fortunately
for the watermelon farmers, the
crop was unusually early this year
and the best of it had been harvest.
ed before the price dropped. The
prices, even after the drop on
Thursday, was fully as high as has
been received in previous years
Some of the larger melons on Sat-
urday brought 80 cents, which
would have been considered a big
price in most seasons. During the
past three weeks more than a
quarter of million dollars passed
through the black into the farmers
pockets.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
CIVILIAN DEFENSE TALK
Dover Man Speaker Before Smyrna
Rotary Club Last Week

Maj. Benjamin COPYRIGHT Of
Dover, was guest speaker last week
at the Smyrna Rotary Club. Major
COPYRIGHT, co-chief with Charles
Hardesty of the air raid wardens,
talked on "Civilian Defense" He
said that with the advent of the
airplane wars are no longer the job
alone of soldiers and sailors, but
that civilian have a part in pro-
tecting their lives and homes. The
response was made by William E.
Matthews, Jr. The speaker was
introduced by c. Leland Harmon
son. The program was arranged by
DR.. C. ]. Prickett. Presiding was
Harry P. Jones, president. Visitors
included Emanuel Barris and w. H.
Richie, both of Dover, and Wilson
Price, Middletown.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
'WPA RESTORED
IN DELAWARE
Benjamin Ableman is Again
Made Full Administrator
For the State
PRESENT QUOTA IS 500

Benjamin Ableman, WPA admin
istrator for Delaware, has received
notice that functions of four divi-
sions have been fully restored to
the state administrative office.
About year ago, the WPA admin
istration in Delaware was joined
with the administration in Mary
land and was directed from the
Baltimore Office. Now all Delaware
functions of the division of opera
tons, division of employment, SER
vice division, and division of train
ing and unemployment have been
relinquished by the Maryland ad-
ministration, Mr.. Ableman said,
and completely assumed by Mr..
Ableman. Administration of the
Delaware WPA finance statistical,
and supply divisions remain under
the Maryland Office.
VIII Be Director
Mr.. Ableman is also restored to
his position of full state admins
traitor and also will serve as direc-
tor of the operating division Of the
WPA in Delaware. The restoration
of the administration of the four
divisions to Delaware may result
in employment of additional secre-
tarial assistance, in the main office
Sixth and King Streets, Mr.. Able
man said. The present quota for
Delaware WPA employment is now
500. Mr.. Ableman said the reason
for the change back to Delaware
was to give to this office the full
administration of the WPA affairs
in Delaware.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
TWO TEACHERS
RESIGN HERE
Miss Amy Meinhart, Music
Teacher, and MahlOn Hag-
erty, Science Teacher
FEMININE FACULTY SEEN

1t was revealed today by Supt.
G. R. Miller, Jr,, that two more
teachers have resigned from the
faculty to accept other school po-
sitions in Pennsylvania. Miss Amy
Meinhardt,, supervisor of music,
goes to Haverford Township while
Mahlon Hagerty, social studies
teacher, has been elected to the
faculty of the Upper Darby High
School. "As was predicted some
time ago, the school systems all
over the country are beginning to
feel the inroads made by the war
effort" Mr.. Miller stated. 1.-THE
schools in the rural districts and in
the small towns and cities will be
the hardest hit. There is a danger
that the schools in most of these
places will have entire feminine
faculties for the duration"
"Phys-Ed' Instructor
I'm Delaware at the present time
there are eleven physical education
posts for men available but there
are no men to be had, meaning that
many schools will be without men
physical education instructors and,
where the services are continued, a
woman will have to do the job, y
said Mr. Miller. This is not a
healthy condition for the schools to
be in" he said. 1.-THE Nation is
calling for an improvement in the
physical status of the people and
yet the means for providing such
training are not available"
Gripping School System
Mr.. Miller states that in times
of stress like these the schools are
willing to give up those things that
are necessary to the war effort but
that he cannot see where the Ma
ton will gain in Gripping the
school systems of the country" We
must maintain the efficiency of our
schools under any circumstances
he continues" if they are to re-
main the bulwark of our demo-
cratic way of life. 1t is the duty
of every citizen to see that schools
are properly maintained through
out this emergency"
Vacancy Filled
| Miss Serena Weggenmann of
New Castle and recent graduate
of the University of Delaware has
been elected to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Miss
Blanche Lee.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
MISS MARY ETA WEST WE'D
Married Lieut.. William l.. Cooling,
Jr., Saturday at Home of Parents

Married Lieut.. William L. Cooling,
DR., Saturday at Home of Parents
Miss Mary Eta West, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl E. West,
Smyrna, and Lieut.. William L.
Gooding, Jr., U. S. A., son of Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Gooding of Clayton,
were married Saturday at the home
of the brides parents. Miss Marie
Miller, of Wilmington, was the
brides maid of honor and only at
tendant and Mr.. John Gooding of
Clayton, brother of the bridegroom,
was best man. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev.. w. Colona,
pastor of the Asbury Methodist
Church, Smyrna. The wedding
march was played by Mrs. Marion
Coverdale. The brides gown was
an old-fashioned model of white
triple sheer, with long pulled
sleeves, fitted at the wrist with
lace, with square neckline of lace,
and long, pleated train. She wore
a halo and finger-tip length veil of
sheer net. Her bouquet was an
old-fashioned one of white flowers.
Her going away costume was a
brown and white ensemble. The
maid of honor wore dress of yell
low triple sheer and carried blue
and yellow bouquet. A lage recep-
ton followed the ceremony. After
a wedding trip the bridegroom, who
received his commission this week,
will be stationed at camp in Flor
ida. The bride is employed in the
office of the Hercules Powder Com
Ipany, Wilmington.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
RATION BOOKS OF SERVICE MEN
SHOULD BE RETURNED TO BOARD

Sugar books registered for men
called into or enlisted in servics
with the armed forces, should be
returned to the local War Price and
Ration Board for cancellation, Har-
ley R. Bodley, chairman, announced
yesterday. Many families in this
area, Mr.. Bodley said, have appar-
emily misunderstood this regula-
ton, since only a few of these
books have been surrendered to the
Smyrna office. For every man who
has entered the service since May
22nd, Mr.. Bodley explained, there
should be a cancelled sugar book
on file at the Ration Board office.
In addition to sugar books, all sup
Elemental gasoline ration books are
to be surrendered to the Board by
men entering the service. Basic
"a" gasoline ration books may re
main the property of the car own
er, even after he is called into ser
vice, Mr.. Bodley explained. Regu-
lations along these lines, affecting
those other than service men, state
that following a death, a change OF
status, a change of occupation, or
removal to another area, sugar and
supplemental gasoline ration books
should be returned to the local
Board for readjustment or cancel
lation.
Selling or Transferring
Anyone who sells or transfers a
vehicle must surrender to the
Rnar anu ration hook repiSfaref
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
william @. Gearhart, A, Died Sud-
denly at Perryville, Maryland

William C. Gearhart, age A, died
suddenly at Perryville, Md, on
Wednesday, August 18th from in
juries received when hit by train.
Mr.. Gearhart moved to Smyrna
about six months ago and was en-
ployed as shipfitter at Perryville.
He leaves a wife Audre L. Gear
hart formerly of France, and nine
children. Being former service
man, members of the American
Legion acted as pail bearers and
sounded taps. Services We're held
at his late residence on Saturday
with Rev. Uhlendorff officiating.
Interment in Odd Fellows Gem
etery.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
KENTON GIRL WEEDS SOLDIER
Miss Kathryne M. Clifton Marries
Sergt. L. G. Gaby, Olympia, Wash.


Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Clifton of
Kenton announce the marriage on
July 2 of their daughter, Miss
Kathryne Marsh Clifton, to Tech
nical Sergt. Lyman Charles Gaby,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ash
land Gaby of Olympia, Wash. Mrs.
Gaby, who graduated from John
Bassett Moore School in Smyrna
and Washington College, Chester
town, Md, and attended Temple
University of Philadelphia, Pa, is
a member of the faculty of Lord
Baltimore School, Ocean View,
Del. Sergeant Gaby, who is a
radio technician, received his train
ing at the Coast Artillery School,
Fort Monroe, Va. He is now sta
toned at Portsmouth, Va. Ser
geant and Mrs. Gaby are residing
at 1909 Park Avenue, South Nor
folk, Va.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20

for that vehicle. Mr.. Bodley stated
that several cases had come to the
attention of the Board, wherein an
owner had sold his truck Or car,
and retained his ration book. Pur-
chasers of any vehicle should like
wise apply to the board for new
ration book, Mr.. Bodley stated. 1t
has been brought to the attention
of the Ration Board that gasoline
granted for special purposes was
being used by vehicle owners for
purposes other than for those
granted. This is violation of regu-
lations, since special purpose cou-
pons can not be diverted into other
uses.
Representatives Named
Field representatives, appointed
by the Board to aid in areas mac
cessible to the Ration Board Office
here are as follows: for Kenton,
Mrs. Ralph Knots; for Cheswold,
Miss Mary Evans, and for Clayton,
Mrs. Julian Dunning. These repre-
sentatives will have all the neces-
sary information and forms requir-
ed, and will assist applicants in
their area who find it inconverient
to call at the Office in Smyrna. This
is a measure to conserve gasoline
and rubber, and to aid persons in
rural areas. Mrs. Dunning will sit
at the Clayton Own Office every
Tuesday evening, between the
hours of z and p. m.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
NEED FOR MORE
SPOILERS SEEN
Francis B. Gebhart, New Bay
View Observer, Needs More
Volunteers for Schedule
GASOLINE DECISION

In order that women Aircraft
Observers at the Bay View Obser-
walton Post may serve on per-
manent schedule every other week,
Francis B. Gebhart, new Chief OBJ
server, has announced that addi-
tional volunteer"spotters' are need
ed for the following hours: Tues
days, 1924 p. M, Wednesdays, 1928
p. m. and 3-6 p. M, Saturdays,
9-12 a. m, 1878 p. m. and 3-6 p.m.,
Sundays, 9-12 a. m. and 1878 p. m.
Mr.. Gebhart asked that anyone
who can serve any of these watches
every other week, to phone 1916,
giving the name and hours desired.
The night watches are being taken
by men on a regular weekly basis,
Mr.. Gebhart said.
Additional Gas Problem
The following memo was received
by Mr.. Gebhart from Brig. General
]. K. Cannon, Commander of the
First Fighter Command, regarding
gasoline rationing and airplane
spoilers" "The present difficult
les concerning the rationing of gas
oline which many Observers are
encountering are among the most
serious problems confronting the
Ground Observer Corps since its
inception. I wish to state that this
Command was fully aware that
Ground Observers would be affect
ed in some measure. The matter
was therefore taken up by the
Army Air Forces with the o. p A.
in Washington, D. c. AS a result
of this action you were specifically
included in the published rationing
guide which describes the mileage
considered by Rationing Boards as
'occupationaP in character Your
duties as Ground Observers are
specifically designated as occupa-
tional mileage, and you have been
placed in the same preferred posi-
ton as workers in war industries
and volunteer groups engaged in
essential war work, to secure addi-
tional rations for occupational mile
age, in excess of $50 miles per
month"
Depends on Mileage
"This means that if the miles
travelled in your usual occupation
plus those travelled in the perform
ance of your duties in the Ground
Observer Corps exceed $50 miles
you are entitled to receive addition
al gasoline for the excess. How
ever, it also means that if the mile
age travelled in your usual occu-
patton plus the mileage travelled in
the performance of your Ground
Observer duties is less than 15C
miles, no extra allotment can be
obtained. In such case, your status
DIS q GIOllllQ OOSCl Wei 10 Nv q beAois
for securing additional gasoline.
fully appreciate that many of yor
will be called upon to use a portion
of your rationed gasoline in acting
as Ground Observers, without hav'
ing that gasoline replenished, gaso
line which you might otherwise
have used for your personal conven
fence and comfort"
Vital to Safety
"The services of the Ground OBJ
server Corps are vital and neces
sary to the safety of the United
States. You, in this service, have
been called upon to make sacrifice:
in the past. You may be called
upon to endure increasing hard
ships during the coming months
but it is only as the result of YOU
untiring efforts, your sacrifices ant
your complete loyalty, that the
Eastern shores of this Country may
be adequately protected"
TOWNSEND WILLING TO RUN
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
welfare Home on Own Power

The State Welfare Home was
converted last Friday to it's own
electrical power, generated on the
grounds, DR.. A. V. Gilliland, Super
has announced. For
some time, the Home has had it's
own water and sewer system.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
DEMOCRATIC CONTEST
DIR. E. G. Blackstone Seeks Office
of Insurance Commissioner

DIR. e. G. Blackstone Seeks Office
of Insurance Commissioner
A contest for Democratic candi-
date for state insurance commits
sioner developed with the an
nouncement of the candidacy of DR..
Ernest c. Blackstone, former state
treasurer. Last week William w.
Conwell of Milton announced his
candidacy. DR.. Blackstone for 40
years has taken an interest in
county and state politics in the
Democratic party. He was elected
state insurance commissioner in
1886, carrying Sussex County by a
majority of 2,185. He was renom-
mated for the Office in 1888 but
was defeated.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
st. Peters Church Services

Services at st. Peters P. E..
Church next Sunday will be at IL
a. M, morning prayer and sermon,
the Rev. F. M. Barton, rector.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
Farm at Duck Creek Sold

The farmo f c. H. Foraker, Duck
Creek, has been sold to Frank R
Van Hekle, of near Middletown.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-20
Selling or Transferring

Anyone who sells or transfers a
vehicle must surrender to the
Board any ration book registered
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-08-31
Sports Roundup

81 Lou-CPrhe onruhing Cardinals trimmed the slipping
gers National League lead
games OF doubleheade Brooklyn
divided with the Pirates winning dropping
cap IS in eight innings The
nnss Wyatt his sixteenth Brooklyn BeaEey
No Il FOR the Cards as the clubs the first
Deo-Ns-Firing nifty 26s young
Battle Creek professional Michigan
championship He ended
Hollow by nine strokes IN
u Detroit third with 27s with Pvt Ronnie Williams
er fourth with 27s Glib Sellers defending champion
is definite
since Fred Perry in 1885 by reaching third
Amateur tennis championships Forest Hills He thrilled
aors Sunday with Ensign Ronald Edwards
" Y 81 SO and 81 Glendale Calf
easily Louise Brough Beverly Hills topseeded
E St Louis H. today.
Los Angees-UP-Lite and Sammy
starred the professional Washington Redskins their
day Western AlArmy 267. Memorial Coliseum
accounted for touchdown with Techena Todd
Todd
kicked field goals Of conversions For the
John Kmbrouh former Texas Agge AAmercan the
the his field
Dawson converting The Soldiers will the Lions Detroit
Sept 8
Chcago-AP-The Western which usually
Sept year
Purdue Wisconsin will begin drills Tuesday Indiana follow
Thursday and the rest will start Sept T.
championship
Harold
medley Mich the alaound fly champ
ionship with trss IN both the dry and wet fly events