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Smyrna times., 1942-05-28
A & P EARNINGS
RATE LOWERED
Report Cites Lower Operating
Costs, Wage Boosts, and
Shorter Hours
SALES VOLUME RISES

Net earnings of the Great Allan
tic & Pacific Tea Company, for the
fiscal year ended February %,
1912, were $16,744,222 after charg-
es, including federal income tax of
$11, SOC, 900, John A.Hartford, pres
ident, reported to stockholders
Tuesday. These earnings were 1858
per cent lower than the net of $751;
336,617 after charges including fed
eral taxes of $7,100,00O reported
last year. While gross sales in
creased to $1,378,147, 240 from ST.
STA, 058 for the preceding year,
the net earnings rate declined for
the third successive year to 1.21
per cent, as compared with 1.64 per
cent last year and 1888 per cent in
1910.
1.-THE further decline in the net
earnings rate is directly attribut-
able to the company policy of u.s.
ing savings achieved through
greater operating efficiency to low
er prices to consumers, raise wages
of employees and increase returns to
farmers and other suppliers," Mr..
Hartford said. I'm spite of increas-
ed taxes, wages and returns to
growers, the company was able to
effect several reductions in its
gross profit rate during the year to
the point where our customers are
continuing to enjoy the lowest re-
tail prices in relation to our costs
in the history of the grocery indus
try"
Atributing the lowering of the
markup to further elimination of
costly handling operations and re-
duction of waste and spoilage, Mr..
Hartford cited as an example an IL
per cent increase over the preced-
ing year in the direct delivery of
food to retail outlets from packing
or processing plants or rail unload
points.
Thirty per cent of all food dis
tributed by the company during
the year was handled in this fash
lion, by-passing even our own ware
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28
JUNE 8-14 NAMED J
AS FLAG WEEK"
Proclamation Issued by Gov.
Bacon Urges Display of
Flag as Symbol of Faith
URGES NATIONAL UNITY

In a proclamation issued Tues
day, Gov. Walter w. Bacon has
designated the week of June 8-14
as Flag Week. The governor di-
rected that during this period the
American flag be displayed on all
state buildings and urged all Della
wareans to display the "Stars and
Stripes at their homes, schols, piac-
es of business and elsewhere, and
to conduct patriotic ceremonies as
a public expression of our love of
country, national unity, and alleg-
lance to our national emblem, the
symbol of our civic faith, the
beacon of hope to liberty-loving
people throughout the world"
National Unity Urged
Governor Bacon declared that
never before in the history of our
nation have we faced, together
with our allies, such a combination
of power that is seking to over
come us and thereby to change our
way of life and the system of gov
eminent under which we live
Therefore, the Governor points out
"as never before we need as a peo-
pie to center our thoughts upon ma
tional unity, and the symbolism OF
our flag to the end that all our re-
sources and strength shall be de-
voted to the defense of our country
and to the overthrow of the deter
mined forces which on many battle.
fronts today are seeking our de.
strlIctiOn I"
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28

houses" he said. "This not only
helped narrow the spread between
prices paid producers and those
charged consumers, but has helped
to relieve the strain on transporta-
ton facilities which are so vital to
the nations war effort"
Mr.. Hartford pointed out that
the recently posted federal price
ceilings will not alter the COM
pany's policy of keeping its mark
up and retail prices as low as pos
sible. Pointing out that under the
price ceilings food prices will rot
be identical in all food stores, he
said the company will continue to
reflect in its retail price structure
any operating economies effected.
Mr.. Hartford said the progress
the company has made in increas-
ing the returns to agriculture is
also attributable to increased eff
Efficiency in operations. During
1941, our growers and shippers of
fresh fruits and vegetables received
1877 per cent more of the consun-
er's food dollar than they did in
1887, and 2.O6 percent more than
they did in 1940," he said. "An av-
erage of 54.6 cents of every dollar
spent in A&P stores for fresh
fruits and vegetables was returned
to our suppliers last year, as COM
pared with 53.5 cents in 1910 and
1853 cents four years ago about
eight cents above the national av-
erage for produce marketed
through all channels"
During the year employees receiv-
ed wage increases and added COM
pensation totaling $10,600,00O an
Inually, Hartford reported, making
total of $24, 100000 in annual
wage increases that employees have
received since 1888. Company
benefits to employees totaled ap-
lproxlmately I'll, OOO,OOO last year
including wage increases, payment
of 100000 to former employees
now in the armed services, as well
as company expenditures for vaca-
tions, free insurance, severance
pay, sickness allowances, etc.
Hartford further pointed out
that during the fiscal year the COM
pany had extended to all retail EN-
ployes the first 5-day week in the
history of the food business. GAS
a result, our employees continue tt
enjoy the best average wages ant
shortest general working hours ii
the industry" he said.
1.-THE war effort makes it impera.
tive that we make every effort tC
increase the efficiency of our opera
lions in order that we may relieve
tn strain on the nations transpor.
tation facilities and continue tt
pass along to producers, consumers
and employees any savings realiz
ed"
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28
FORMS
NEWS COLUMN
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plete information received, when
the material for publication was
sent to press. Next week, and 1t
is hoped for many weeks thereaf-
ter. an additional list of names will
make their appearance in the same
manner. No person will be forgot
ten, regardless of race or creed. 1t
is the Legion policy to serve all
alike, when matters concerning
God, or Safety of the Country, is
involved. If any names have not
been published, it is only because
the information had not been OBJ
tanned.
Information Boxes
Boxes for the purpose of collect
ing Service news, Service address
es, or Service change of addresses,
will be maintained at the American
Legion Post Room, The Smyrna
Times, Snaps, Jones Drug Store
and the John Bassett Moore High
School; when school is in session.
Similar boxes will also be placed at
Medford Sparks Drug Store, Clay
ton, and ]. T. Burrows Grocery
Store, Kenton. The public is re-
quested to make free use of the
boxes, for the purpose intended,
and thereby do their little part to-
wards a general success of this new
column.
Legion Adopts Motion
The David c. Harrison Post, No
ID, American Legion, unanimously
went on record, at recent meet
ing, as formally adopting motion
which if supported in an Nation
wide manner, would make eligible
for membership in the American
Legion, all Service men and women
of World War II. The Post furth-
er instructed their delegates tc
vote in support of such a plan al
the next American Legion Conven.
ton. 1t is believed, that the David
C. Harrison Post, No. IA, is the
first American Legion Post in the
State of Delaware to publicly place
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28

arene with Rev. G. o. Miller, of
Memphis, Tenn, as evangelist.
Rev. Miller is widely known in our
church having labored in many of
our leading campmeetings and
church revivals from Maine to Cal
ifornia, and from the Great Lakes,
to the Gulf of Mexico. All are in
vited to hear this man of God ex-
pound the scripture from night to
night in the interest of lost souls.
Services each evening at 7.45.
Rev. ]. w. Parkins is the pastor.
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28
The
What Not Shelf

During war time, substitution is
a common thing-but when some
wedding guest can't find any rice,
and substitutes navy beans to
throw on the bride and groom
well, that's a horse of another color
or beans of another pot = or
something.
Evelyn Wallace Beckford, who
was married here Saturday, was
given a farewell shower of beans
by a certain red-headed rascal
about-town, who swears that he
thought he had rice.
He had better have his upper
plate examined!
Well, it looks as though major
ity of Smyrna persons are going to
spend this summers vacation in
Smyrna, what with the rationing
of tires, gas and bus and train tick
cts.
Don't grumble about it. Consid-
er how lucky you are to have Lake
Como Beach within five minutes
walk. Here are many possibilities
for week-ends and evenings of fun.
If you are not interested in swim
ming, there is boating, picnicing-
or just sitting in one of the pavil-
ions watching the others.
There is, at the Beach, a good
clean bathhouse, barbecue grill,
soft drink concession, amuse-
ments for the kids, and a life guard
on duty. What more do you want ?
And as for the boating
don't few people build themselves
sailboats, and start miniature re-
gattas on Sunday afternoons?
Why not? We have to make
our own fun this summer.
Little Freddie Lamb has been
taught to fiirt. He rolls his eyes
in the most enticing manner, say
ing not a word, but looking like the
old nick himself.
And guess who taught him this
accomplished art! Papa Fred
State Highway trooper!
- -
Smyrna lassies will again LEND
their charms and their chassis at g
dance sponsored by the USO at the
Dover school Friday night. Wei
chaperoned, and properly introduc-
ed, the gals will help over 200 new
Army Air Corps boys to feel less
lonely and more at home.
These 200 lads just came in last
week, and the dance is to helr
them get acquainted. It's a '1one
dress affair, and the USO is pro
vidnig army cars for the transpor
tation of the girls. This poor col
umnist was given the task o.
rounding up the Smyrna and Clay
ton gals. What with the Junior
Prom at school competing, we man
aged to rout twelve. So if there i!
anybody we missed, phone 1901 be
fore six o'clock tonight.
The dance starts at 8.30-mean
ing the army cars will pick up the
girls around 8 or 8.15-the place
can be learned Friday by calling
the Times office.
By the way, we were invited tt
attend the dance too-as a chaper
one! All me. What's the use O.
being insulted? We had our hey
day!
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28

Elizabeth Benson of New York, a
son William Cahoon Benson of
Lansdowne, Pa, a brother, Rev.
Walter c. Benson of Cincinnati,
Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. T. H. Wood,
of Collingswood, N. j.; Mrs. A. F.
Huston of Pittsburgh, Pa, and two
grandchildren. Funeral services
were held on Thursday with inter-
ment in Arlington Cemetery, Phil
adelphia.
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28
PERSONAL AND
SOCIAL ITEMS
People Who Come and Go,
Visitors To Our Community
and Former Smyrnians
HOME AND CLUB PARTIES

DR., ana Mis-. Sldlico II. D1i Oil
of Darmay Farms, Marshallton,
Delaware, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Patricia, to Mr..
Charles William McFadden w, son
of Mrs. Ernest C. APPEL of Ebens-
burg, Pennsylvania. The bride is a
granddaughter of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert H. Darrah and was
graduated from Ursuline Academy
and the Evans Institute of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Nc
Fadden was graduated from
Georgetown Preparatory, Villa
Nova College and attended the
Clearfeld Aviation Institute.
Announcement has been made by
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lee of Town.
send of the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Miriam Blanche
Lee, to Mr.. Robert c. Berry, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Berry. Miss
Lee is a graduate of the Women's
College, University of Delaware
and is now teaching at John Bas-
set Moore School in Smyrna. Mr.
Berry is graduate of the Univers-
ity of Delaware and is member
of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
James N. Diacumakos, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Diacumakos
was graduated from Washington
College, Chestertown, Nd, on Mon
day. He was one of eleven stu
dents to receive the honor of cum
laude at the commencement exer-
cises, at which Mrs. Franklin d
Roosevelt, wife of the President OF
the United States, made an address
and received the first honorary de-
gree conferred by the college upoT
a woman.
Rev. DR.. William S. Robinson, re-
tired, of Newark, N. j., had the
misfortune to fall while at confer
ence and fracture his hip. He il
now in the Presbyterian Hospita
in Newark. DIR. Robinson was
former pastor of Asbury Methodist
Church of Smyrna and will be re
membered by a number of the old
er members.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Knots
Easthaven, Conn.,, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Knots, Northhaven, Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Austin Deamer
Chadds Ford, Pa, and Miss Louise
Mabrey, Norfolk, Va, were among
those from distance who attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth B
Wheatman on Saturday.
Miss Mary Marie FAIRIES, who il
taking course as medical tech
nician at Graduate Hospital il
Philadelphia, spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Ralph G.. FAIRIES.
Mrs. Harvey ]. Pollen and Jerr,
are guests this week of Mr.. ant
Mrs. William D. Meyer, Norwalk
Connecticut. Mr.. Pollen will joil
them over the holiday weekend.
Mr.. Leon A. Pierce of Trenton
N. j., was guest of his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Rigg
over the weekend.
Miss Sara D. Pratt left on Tues
day to spend some time at her cot
tage at Longport, N. j.
Miss Helen Ringgold left on Sat
urday for Germantown, Pa, wher
she expects to remain for an in
definite stay.
Mrs. George Robinson has re
turned from a visit whit her daugh
ter, Mrs. William Douglass of MI
Holly, N. j..
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28
The Smyrna Times
phone 1921 SMYRNA. DELAWARE
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

The regular meeting of the
American Legion Auxiliary will be
held on Tuesday evening, June End
at the home of Mrs. Lee Deakyne
at s o'clock. All members are urg-
ed to attend this meeting.
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28

Every time you get your pay,
buy Bonds and Stamps for the u.
S. A.
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28
Death of Hepburn Shewell Benson

Hepburn Shewell Benson of
Lansdowne, Pa, age IS, died sud-
denly Monday, May 18th, while at
work for the government. He was
a son of Joseph and Elizabeth
Crockett Benson of Smyrna. His
wife, Mabel Boyd Benson, died sew
eral years ago. Surviving are the
following: a daughter Margaret
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28
Miss Edith Frances Benson

Miss Edith Frances Benson
Miss Edith Frances Benson,
daughter of Rev. Walter c. Benson,
died in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Tues
day, May 18th. Services were in
Wesley Chapel on Friday with bur-
ial in Spring Grave Cemetery, Gin
cinnati. She is survived by her
father, whose brother was buried
on Thursday, and a sister, Mrs.
Anna Tunison of New York.
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DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
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Church, of which she was a men,
Der, officiating. Interment was in
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Mrs. Clara III. Moore, 80, Cheswold
Mrs. Clara H. Moore, age 30,
died at her residence in Cheswold
Sunday morning following a
lengthy illness. She was the
widow of Francis A. Moore, long a
resident of Cheswold, and was born
at Kenton, the daughter of James
D. and Mary E. Griffin Clark. Fun
eral services were held at FAIRIES
Funeral Chapel on Wednesday at 2
o'clock with Rev. w. L. McClintock
of Cheswold, in charge. Interment
was in Lakeside Cemetery, Dover.
Surviving are two sons, Leon
Moore of Wilmington, Elwood
Moore of Newark, N. j.; two sis
tiers, Mrs. Stewart Clark and Mrs
Harry Pratt of Delaware City, and
brother, Howard Griffin of Bould-
err, Montana.
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28

themselves on record in such {
manner.
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Harry Holt, SO, Massey, Md.

Harry Holt, age SO, passed away
at his residence at Massey, Nd, on
Saturday, May 23rd. He was son
of William H. and Anna Powell
Holt of Delaware. Funeral servic-
es were held in st. Clements
Church of Massey on Tuesday, May
26th, at 2 o'clock. Interment was
in st. Clements Church cemetery
with the Chestertown Lodge, A. F.
and A. M, in charge. Surviving is
his wife, Mrs. Sadie Loller Holt
and sister, Mrs. Frank Pratt of
Middletown.
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28
BLACKOUT HELD
USELESS HERE
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test is to acquaint home owners
and tenants and apartment DWELL
ers with the Importance of having
blackout rooms, according to the
announcement Of the Wilmington
cabinet.
Smyrna times., 1942-05-28

Conrad Smith, 10, Near Dover
Conrad Smith, age rs, died at his
home near Dover, Sunday, May
oath. He was son of Henry and
Emily Bates Smith. Funeral SER
vices were held Wednesday morn
ing at IL o'clock at FAIRIES Funer-
al Chapel with Rev. DR.. James w.
Colona officiating. Interment was
in Glenwood Cemetery. Surviving
is a brother, Harry B. Smith near
Dover.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04

Baldwin showing more strength,
the Governor has now made his in
fiuence felt both on the Eastern
Shore and in the Fourth District
in behalf of his friends.
Insofar as the contests of incum-
bent Congressman Tommy D'Ales-
andre, in the Third District, and
LanSdale Sasscer, in the Fifth,
there is no need for his interces-
sion. For his friendship with both
warrant any move. But in the
case of the denomination fights of
congressman David Ward on the
Shore and John Meyer in Balti-
more, it is another story. Herby is
thumbs down on both.
In these two areas the governor
favors State Senator Dudley G.
Roe who lost by an eyelash to
Ward two years ago; and Ex-Mag
istrate Joseph Wyatt, now running
against Meyer. Had Roe not en-
tered the race, the governor would
have smiled on Farmer Editor
Leon Andrus of Queenstown who
has conducted as lively a campaign
against Ward as the Shore has
ever seen. But the Governor owed
a political debt to Roe for services
rendered in the Legislature.
In the muddled Baltimore cam
paign, where five candidates are
snarling at each other, the COVER
nor has had to exercise the wis
dom of Solomon in picking his man.
For Candidate Elk Congressman
Ambrose Kennedy has been a neigh
| Dor, boyhood friend and political
sidekick of O'Conor's. Wyatt en-
joys no such long association, but
on the other hand, has definite
winning political qualities, if some
what untried.
All in all, the governor has
stuck his neck out in local scraps
in a manner somewhat reminiscent
of President Roosevelt who has
sailed forth into various State
fights sometimes disastrously
Should the Maryland primaries,
however, result in victories for
Roe,> Wyatt and Baldwin, Governor
O'Conor emerges super-politico
overshadowing the late Governor
Ritchie in his palmist day.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04

The household consisting of two
people can nicely have baked ham
with no leftovers, if desired, by
buying a one-inch slice of raw
ham. Brown it on both sides in
the frying pan, then cover it with
mustard, flour and sugar and stuff
the top with cloves, Add a little
water and cook, covered in a mod
crate oven (3500 F.) for an hour.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS

Five Per Cent Interest, 10 to is
~ears to pay. L. S. Spangler, End
aloor, Second National Bank Bldg.
Telephone 335.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04
AUTO SALES, USED CARS

Diamond T Motor Truck Sales
and Service-Poe's Garage, rear
115 E. Franklin ST., Hagerstown.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04

Use red and green peppers free
ly as a garnish for salads, use
them in strips or make rings by
cutting them across in thin slices;
remove seeds and white mem
brane, Also they may be cut in
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04
STOVES AND REPAIRS

Oil Stoves, s5.75 to $105.0O. Stove
Repairs, Oil Stove Parts, Gasoline
Parts, Wicks, Stove Pipe. H. c..
Main Stove & Repair Co. Phone
93-W. 1712 E. Franklin st.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04

S. Alvey Martin Stalls, S.W. cor
ner, City Market, Tues, Thurs,
Sat Ham, Poultry, Eggs, Butter
All kinds country produce. Huckel-
berries.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04

fancy shapes with small vegetable
cutters.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04
UNIVERSAL DRY CLEANER

For Dresses, Rugs, Floors, etC~ 25c
gal. in customers container. An
all-arOund cleaning solvent. H. l..
Mills 46 W. Baltimore St.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04
O'CONOR IN PRIMARIES

Two years ago when Governor
Herbert r. O'Conor was not so
sure of his own strength, he took
little active interest in round-the-
State congressional primaries. But
today with vastly augmented
prestige and facing no primary
contest himself, he is taking a def
mite interest in certain primary
candidates.
For instance, when there still
was a contest in the Sixth District
before Congresswoman Byron
withdrew, O'Conor openly espous-
ed E. Brooke Lee. Also he fired
the opening salute to H. Streete
Baldwin in the Second District.
With Lee now the uncontested
Democratic candidate, and with
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04

WISE MERCHANTS ADVERTISE
IN THE HAGERSTOWN GLOBE
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04
Maryland Merry
GO-ROund
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politician, is extremely wrathy at
young Elmo Jones, Maryland Sec
retary of State. He is also burning
up over Annapolis red tape.
Reason: He feels that Jones
and red tape conspired against
him to prevent his filing as a can
didate for Congress in the Sixth
District.
When Kean heard that Kathar-
inc Byron would withdraw, he i'm
mediately wired Elmo Jones for
details as to how he should file
formally as a candidate. Although
a veteran politician, Kean appar-
emily didn't know all the fancy de-
tails of filing. His telegram went
to Jones on August Is.
But for some strange reason,
Jones did not get around to reply
ing until August 21, three days
later. This happened to be just one
day before the dead line for filing.
And when Jones did finally answer
Kean's wire he said that after duly
consulting Attorney General Will
liam Walsh, it would be necessary
for Kean to present a petion con
tanning 1,500 signatures, together
with a check for 500.
This wire was received in Cum
berland at o'clock of the night be-
fore filing. The pay-off line in the
telegram read: Recommend can
didate come to office here to fill
out necessary papers," And it
takes just about a day to go from
Cumberland to annapolis.
NOTE: Attorney Bill Walsh,
consulted by Elmo Jones, happens
to be a strong backer of Brooke
Lee for Congress.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-09-04

L. H. Miner, Johns-Manville and
Carey Approved Roofing contrac-
tors; timing and sheet metal
work. Stag roofing, spouting, fur
naces, skylights, metal cornices.
office at 35 Wayside avenue; shop
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Village OF Denham

Paul Dahlstrom spent a few days
last week cutting wood at the Tony
Chmielewski farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wesley were
guests of honor at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Irene Sunday in
honor of their wedding anniversary
and Mrs. Wesley's birthday. The
other guests were William Wesley,
Mrs. Wesley, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. Ole
Sordadahl, Kenneth, Elaine and La
Verne from Moose Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Heis called at the
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Alberg home Sat-
urday evening.
Mrs. Robert Anderson, who has
been visiting at the parental F. E.
Anderson home, left Friday for Hib-
bling to visit at the Carl Anderson
home.
MIR. and Mrs. Allen Irene and Shir-
ley spent Wednesday in Duluth on
business and shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Alberg and Patty
called at the William Pembleton home
Friday evening.
Clements Burak is in Minneapolis
visiting his brother Robert and other
relatives at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Irene and
Shirley visited at the Mr.. and Mrs
]. A. Shaffer home in Moose Lake
Monday evening.