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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
DISCUSS CANNING CENTER
Century Club to Hear Speaker To-
morrow; To Serve Tea

Mrs. Thomas Mylrea State Fed
Grafton president will be the guest
of the Twentieth Century Club Fri
day at 2.30 p. m. at the Club House
and will speak to the members.
Tea will be served. Announcement
is made that the federal govern
ment is asking the General Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs to sponsor
canning clubs and to use the club
houses for canning centers. The
cooperation of Florence Yetter,
county home demonstration agent,
is assured in this community.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
TWIN COLTS BORN
Sussex Colts Fail to Survive. First
Case in Lower Delaware

Twin colts, very rare throughout
the country, were born on the
Asher Lingo farm in Indian River
district last week. "Tillie," a draft
mare owned by former Deputy
Sheriff ]. Ewell Calhoun, George
town, gave birth to the two chest
nut bays, one a horse colt and the
other a mare colt. Both died short
ly after birth. Many old residents
state they never knew of twin colts
being born in lower Delaware.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
Church Youth Meeting

The Adult Youth Fellowship of
the Asbury Methodist Church met
with Mrs. Emma Mills as hostess.
A covered-dish supper preceded the
business session. There were read
ings by Edgar Heinold and musical
by Mildred Hatfield. The
next meeting will be held April 26.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01

LICK AFTER WAR Lay-offs.
Start own business, home-office.
Folder describing collection of over
100 Plans free. Tribune Publishing
Co., 125 Dwight St., Springfield,
Mass.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
BABY CHICKS

Baby Chicks for sale every Tues
day and Friday: New Hampshire
Reds, Barred Rocks, White Leg
horns and Rock-Red Cross. Place
your order early; satisfaction guar
anteed; prepaid to your mail box.
Write, visit or phone 437.
SCARBOROUGH HATCHERY,
Milford, Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
APPEAL DAY

The Smyrna Town Coun-
Gil will sit at Town Hall
on May 3rd, from l to 5
D. m.. to hear and determ-
inc Assessment Appeals.
Copies of the list of As
sessments will be found
at the w. w. Price Co.
Office and the Smyrna
Town Office.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
Assessment Board To Sit

The Kent County Board of AS
sessments will sit at Town Hall to-
day, April LIST, from 9 a. m. to IL
noon, to hear all appeals.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
The Smyrna Times
Phone 1921 SMYRNA. DELAWARE
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

The regular meeting of the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary will be held
on Monday evening, April 5th, at
the home of Mrs. E. P. Vogel at s
o'clock.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF MARCH 20, 1898

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.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
CONTINUED from Page one)

CONTINUED from Page onel
his father-in-law, Benjamin NJ.
Riggs on Union Street with Rev.
Frederick Marx Barton in charge.
Interment was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
William III. Smith, sc, Farmer
William H. Smith, age &C. died at
his home near town Friday even
ing, March 26. He had been in
failing health several months. Hav-
ing lived in this area for the past
So years he was well known
farmer. His first wife was Miss
Walton of the Clayton district. Of
this union A children survive: R.
Walton Smith of Philadelphia, w.
John Smith of Odessa, Paul A.
Smith of Clayton and Sgt. Ivan o.
Smith now with the U. S. Army
somewhere in the south Pacific. He
is also survived by his wife, Mrs.
Mary McNatt Smith and six grand
children. Funeral services were
held at FAIRIES Funeral Chapel
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock with
Rev. ]. c. B. Hopkins of the Ewell
Methodist Church, Clayton, in
charge. Burial was in Odd Eel
lows Cemetery.
Death of Edward r. D0nnelly
Funeral services for Edward
Richard Donnelly, age SO, were held
at his late home in Atlantic City on
Tuesday morning. Masonic servic-
es were conducted at Laurel Mem
orial Park where burial took place.
Mr.. Donnelly, who with his wife,
the late Mrs. Fannie Taylor Don
nelly, was well known in Smyrna,
had recently returned from his win
ter home in Florida and en- route
had contracted pneumonia, but re-
covered only to succumb on Mon
day to heart attack. Mr.. Donnelly
contributed much to the develop
ment of Atlantic City. He was the
builder of Music Hall on the Steel
Pier and was active in Republican
political activities in Atlantic City.
Since his retirement from active
business he has made his home in
that city, spending his winters in
Florida. He is survived by a son,
George G. Donnelly of Crawford, N.
j., and daughter, Mrs. James H.
Hayes of Greens Farms, Conn.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
FOR SALE

Ivory Metal Bed, link spring
and mattress to fit same. Good
condition.
Phone 2124
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
FOR SALE

Surplus equipment, new, unused
Oliver Plowmaster PIP tractor
pillow, Radex bottoms, rolling land
slide, $3.50 cash. No ration certif-
cate required. Located miles from
Smyrna. For appointment to see
this pillow write
l.. M. REICHERT,
1915 N. Broad St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-01
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
Report of Church Services Flo,
Next Sunday

First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilmington, at Park Place and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24
MAYNOR
SINGS In
CAPITAL

WASHINGTON tANP) Doro-
thy Maynor acclaimed soprano is
programmed for the> closing weel.
OF the seventh season Of 'Suasei
symphonies by The National sym
phony orchestra at the Potomac
Watergate. She appears on the out
door concert stage on Wednesday.
with HAS Kinder. permanent
conductor OF the National sym
phony returning to the podunl
that evening.
The appearance OF Miss Maynor
marks the third time in the sei-
son. and the first year OF the coE-
certs. that Negro talent has APP
peared on these programs that arc
The delight OF all Washington.
Earlier Muriel RAIN sang in iha
all-Gershwin program. and laier
Paul Robcson drew a capacity au
dience.
Miss Maynor's rise 70 fame Is
one OF the rare success stories ia
recent musical history. 4 short
time ago she was virtually an I'M
known singer Today the New
York Times calls her "one OF the
outstanding voices OF the day
The daughter OF a Norfolk. Va.
minister. Miss Maynor. few sum
mers ago. went TO the erkshire
festival 70 hear the music Of the
Bosion symphony orchestra con
Quoted by Serge kousseyitsky.
The great conductor WAS pcrsuad-
ed 10 hear her. he did. and since
then she has been forging ahead
with increasing success.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24
"Jumpin' On KIP
Time At Benning

FORT BENNlNG, Ga. ,ANPl--
"Jumpin on kP Time musical
win an all-Negro soldier cast VAS
present again by special request
Thursday, July IS. in harmohy
bowl here. The cast, consisting OF
members OF Inc service battalion
second student training regimen
featured some OF the bes, talent
ON the post and was = rousing sur
cess az IL was the hrst time u was
presented in 1872.
S SGT Gilly Irons weslchesier'
"a formerly With several Mal"'
Bowes units was in charge OF pro-
duction. aud PVT. James }. bailey
New York. wrote the hit tune oil
tho show ".Iumpin' on KIP Time
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24
Stage
NEW YORK SHOWFRONT

the boys along the local stroll
have cooked np a program to elect
I ono Of their own 10 the mythical
office with all the honor that
goes with II Among those who
are net ayersc 10 facing the wrath
and ire Of Bill when he comes
home are said 10 be Ralph Coop
or, demon emcee: Willie BRYANT,
loaned to the Caverns in Wash
ington for awhile: I'd Smalls.
owner ~ the famous NIGHT club:
walter Scott manager OF the
Hotel Theresa; Lawson Bowman.
operator OF the widely known and
grill AMI bar by that name Duke
Ellington Cab GALLOWAY Andy
Razaf he senesmith Friz Pol
lard ST. the old-iime all Amefi-
can from Brown university, Har-
ny Wills, former heavyweight
Championship challenger; Dr H.
Blnea md many others
broadway i sparkling With Ne.
GRO talent The new Club xanzl-
bar. latest Of the truly hlg time
fun cmporIums to open with ALL
colored entertainment, l. featur-
Ing this monster array Of talent
Ella Fitzgerald. MINIS the Four
Keys; ,Ioke aud Poke. funniest
dancers IN the business: the ultra
sensational Kerry Brothers Ionly
Two OF 'em now. Warren Is In the
Army. despite being prospective
father; Avis Andrews. the chlrp-
cr: Maurice Recro. flls spcctac-
ular plano wizard; Earl and
Frances. dancing stars; Don Red
mans new hand and n line 81
Clarence RohInson'~ dancing girls
The show i aired five times
week., ia. WHY
Earl Hines. following Lionel
Hampton AZ the Apollo, brought
IN brand new Innovation that
thrilled the audiences no end.
Earl arranged his men differently
on the stage stacking EN- up
hich. almost TO- The upper limits OF
the stage His reed seriion was
So hieh that mon like George
scaopsl carry alto player had
Is use ladder in hack Of the
handsiand 20 SGT up and down
Earl. himself SAT at the bottom OF
his wall Of humanity directing
and PLAYING small upright
spiuct piano His bass PLAYER
down in front At his right His
new arrangements OF old favorites
were so we'll received that Frank
schillman announced as early as
sunday night that the Father had
already set new attendance rec
ord for himself respite the fact
that he had been in the Apollo
four tines this year
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24
NVLI>ItT y WV
LUNCEFORD
ADDS NEW
ALTO SAX

Los ANGELES iANFl jim
mic l.unccfofd has added an alto
sax Kirkland l. bradford Los An
gclcs reed STAR who Ills ihe chair
rerentlS vacated hy Dan Glissonl
Between Gr.sson's departure ana
hiring Of Bradtrd, lunceiori re-
turned 10 doubling between sax
and leading lie expects 90 COM
tinse playing With The hlnh
Bob Mitchell is now handlirc
most OF the Lunccford yoeals. Tel
Smith. recently ENGAGED 10 sins
with Jimmie. vii lfasc when lhe
hand arrives in smiths hometown
81 Louis, en- route east at lhe cni
OF August
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24
wACs DRAWING TEACHERS

FORT DEVENS. Mass. (ANP) -
According 70 the vast number Of
school teachers enrolling. the Wom-
ems Army corps seems 10 have an
especial attraction for women who
have spent years before black
board
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24
The Seeing
o..
By sANUEL D. MANLY

Hiya. kids? Just hack from a
trip up the lakes and it's needless
10 say feel as fine and fruiiy as a
guy my age can feel. YAH know
do.
The ole Eye" never dreamed It
had drummed up The reader inter
est that seems to be gushing
round town a score OF eats and
chicks are raving about the skil
Reformed | dropped in these
pages week or two back. II |
were guy addicted 10 the big
head the biggest brain blanket in
town wouldn't 1T me at this writ
Ing.
But I'm not like that I've been
booted around by life too long 10
become heady over compliments.
| like IL. yes. And ! sincerely thank
those who have given it But hon
estly. kids. thats as far as IL goes
Just isn't cut thataway
Anyway here am again with
the same old zip on The bali still
strolline looking and seeing
PLEASURE
On The lakes ofays by the
thousands summing Fishing
swimming. going in for all the
outdoor stun that adds up io
health and happiness Saw only
few Neds on my trip. And the
race problem isn't the reason they
were so scarce. Up north OF here
one hardly knows he's black
Treatment on the lake fronts are
me same for all Ned's haven as
yet learned how 10 live. Our idea
OF lite and fun can he seen any
"saddiiy Mite in the various iernts
round town Health and Happi-
ness O. well.
EMOTIONANL DEMONSTRATION
Scene five teen-sge its look
ing at the riot picture published on
the front page of the Free Press
Continued on page 16)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24
n, DoN DrLricHBlR

KIM YORK Harlem breathed
asic A- week when news float
"a ih pas hat in a few weeks
coia,,d units win again be work
,re IN most of the Motor city
cocktail lounges now that re-
WAL ~ aen rietine seems re-
mofo nssihilily Most OF the top
nighf entertainers in Detroit
headed either Ter Chicago or IIar-
Inn pheu he hooting and boot
itg bfeN. our Bobby Harris and
Han prang pianists- are work
ine as alternating entertainers at
me Negr Lounge Detroit has
favored ugle performers in pref
erenco ~ large units The Cats
and the Eddie with two now
mcmnr replacing the hovs who
we've sgjifhcd by their draft
boards aic back OF The New 10th
cepni, lab 30 Philadelphia.
lerncda I.aSalIe. the glnmorous
Latin h,aui, whose exotic dane
me clrl the Rhumbnogie cnfe
h, thi,atn Tor several weeks, i
hark 10 Harlem teamed mp with
Ierfl. The male hall Of the sen.
sailou team of TondeIya md Lo.
Pm dolrg an exciting routine In
H. nfN revue coming np nj
>mall> Paradl,e Ill Armstrong,
The ey-Nr>. >atchmo. who quit
>hon business here In Harlem n
c"uplc "a wears hack and decided
Ne walll mako better taller. Is
hack "a ilie pilno again doing
.laslr ~ The Fa>fown In Mllwau-
nee im'nvlng her recent date nj
ne tafrleh bar IN Chicago whore
she na~ replaced by Jerry Muir
NV another plano player.
ic carlisle piano play
'r whusc Walking nv
TAo y sin being hummed.
fps Nlmer's in Chicago this
vs SIR Mabley the femme
''N iS currently con-
't ilrw crowds at At
'.m Club Harlem Jackie
e# after her long stand
a. ari club on Broadway
n llerh Jcffries the
f-n ttb Ellington chirper.
v1 ee his money at any
PIE time funmills has
kldIo Bsal trio al the
IN HOLLYWOOD while
f on whose singing
nnh as ANYTHING elise
A. Duke Ellington the
our band maestios.
rs 'l 40 with jimmie Lunce-
af fa'prod vocalist
loni, lerlan. king of the juke-
hff, brings his ii,e-piecc COM
hhNUiu bark to HarIcm's tDollO
The Ntrk Of July % and therein
W., We story Louis. who was
hapfhed ~ tame and fortune ait
r q long stint ON the podium nj
Harlem, inmnrS FIks Rendezvous.
haS termed down five figure o.
Ser irna Universal Pictures In
u iin" d Jordan didn't want 10
>lsn . bong term contract and hg-
nr'd IN. hest bet would be sign
NY ~ rnn picture at u time. smart
figuring. accidentally Subsequent.
y l"rdga may sign With 10th
'fninry lov.
Ptt We taking shape 10 have
W. actual election OF n
Iarlcm ON The order
~ Nor of Bonneville cleo
80 Chicago Bill Robinson
regarded as Mayor OF
hH Cir MANY years and no
Sf~ fii 10 challenge him
On z si now Since Bill Is on
'H' N' cast heading up his
ofa NHv and not In Harlem,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24
Court Raises
Bond For
Comedian
Says Finding
Girl In Pajamas
Was "Frame-Up'

CHICAGO 1ANP) HHmila Ram
dolph, 6yeaf-oid STAGE srueh
girl caagm in raid las' wcrk on
The Ninernurs hotel room OF Siep-
In Feichii Slow talking movie and
stage comcdiah. Viii practice ia--
trionios fos the nax siN mons rs
in The Cook county Jan This neN
assignment was given iae Inaen'le
would-he ac,tes Wodnesaay ~
Judge Joseph y. llerme, 20 etm
nal ,onri who found her ssiiiy of
contempt OF court
Meanwhile over lhe s,aoH- ps0-
tests OF F'e'chits attorney IIow-
ard G. Gcier, bond ior The no;eA
actor was increased ny Juaee Jus,
rim r. Nc arihy in lie domestic
relations court from 500 io slNoo
cash and ss.Spo IN rcal estate
Miss Randolph told 10, court D.
reason she was found N Feuh' I,
quarters wearing his psjama- was
that SHE was listening 10 the radio.
The comedian vas sleep. SHE said
"lihink There Il . eonspirn %
obslraci Justice declared Judge
iIernes II sentence yol 80 s.A
months Tor contempt
50 whate came the arts qnip
u Miss Randolph S'epin isnt
going 70 jail
Tile late OF FeichiD A. WHO b
charged With contributing 10 tae
delinquency ol d minor rnne us
real name Of Lin,ulu reifs wat ~
declasd on .laly II. when ~ iaw
Mise VIII APPEAR before. Jolsy
uermes
Moihcr Makes Complaint
The iulisi said be would decide
~ That iimr What 20 ~ with
Mss Rsndo!ph attorney Wad, q
Morgan. VINO attempted - lcase ihe
coasiroom after has ci,i.t had
been sentenced Mofeau vas osef-
taken in The corridor on odets %
Judge licrmcs ma returned 20 iae
courtroom
Feichii MAS afl,siod hy Wabash
avenue polite wno rall'd his room
upon complaint of lhe siti up0ber.
Mrs Juanita ltardeph who in'd
police hcr dauehif bad 'nn a3
sent from home tor 'hsee day
when they arrived go ihe sesae
Fclchi was Standing "a fRe uirr
OF the room yelling - q sfaae
up The juvenile clld n he
comedians pajama, was discovered
hiding in the bathroom
When question hy states ai'or-
ncys Fe'chi, said Miss Sanaolph
had visited him hackstsr at tho
Regal theaier on Tie rora siie
whore he VAS ni!ins ian en-ass
menr. and asked Tor an nlefsiew
claiming 10 De a REPORTER iip'n
newspaper lie said he believed nef
and later offered her parl ia ,is
show when she said She Was FL
Miss Eandolph refused az nrsr
to make a statement, hut later Az
mitcd Fctchil had heen iuiirfe
with her This story Was ia'er ~
iracted with the explanation she
did NOT know why she made the
original allegation
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24

UMPN 1--WE
by ulysses boykin

night life activity
long vacation trips and the arrival o strt.penie
others ON various missions bent taking b. -one i iae
festivities offered az The remaining -eNtnt si1iS
Breads Club Zombie the Club & c Theater-
Bar Henrys Swing club and the Cory Corner all boast
gay new summer shows The B & G has Monette
Moore and Billy Adams headning Ash Can LaRues
show. While Marcellus Wilson pulled gor geous
vue full Of indian dances in swing and comedy
Henry's club has Eddie Lemons producer. He has
that sports comedy torch singing, plen-
~ of tap dancing and swing music
TheCozy Corner has a floor show on veck-encls on y
Thorc sying music for dancing from Tuesday rga en
There new entertainments weekly. Friml K3-s aAs
dug UP some interesting information tor last Week
Baron Lee. the lightweight ~ the comedt Troy
Brown and Baron Lee Broads Club alae Tile Bar-
ons real name Jimmy Ferguson He ac4.ftd the name
of Baron becaNse of his immaculate WARDROBE dur
inc ne year when he was leading ms own hand- le a
ways appea ia in public wearing cuaNav coat .trtd
trooSerS and monoce. II toured Ear'pe win lcw les.
Rae Pearl. the sweet singer who was very pop
uar. with Zombe patrons a few seasons ago, IS now
appearing a the Cedar Gardens in Cleveland. John
ny Benton ace bar expert at the & club and fell
low worker, Clarence Fisher. few to the Motor
City to take in few of the southsides night life.
John is sold air travel and plans 20 do a lot Of il
after the PEACE has been declared. You know,
breakfast in New York lunch n Detroit in Chca-
and late supper in California
Freddie Washington is allat he most popular gfeei-
en- AT any OF the night spots 81 ic Nalles Freddie br
smile and personality has won him large npmber Of
A revival Of @Porgy and Bess," the cersh,yr OPP
cratic hit, will open Broadway in mid September
kcllIS Stable, of New York SIND street opened IN
June with Coleman Hawkins band Latest reports are
hat the SPOT has closed It's doors for repairs.
Al Hibbler blind singer. described student
Of the New England Conservatory Of Music, joined
Duke Ellingtons band at the Hurricane, Broadway
mite spot, replacing Jimmy Britton
leni Iction IS & NE king IA Broadway ia Early 20 Bed
the score for hich penncd by Thomas Fats Waller
Joe RadcliH. mana boutto~n, plans to Hy down
TO Washington d c.. business and then jump
to New York to play little
Nay Rogers popular Detroit sportsman, has been
given the tijlc 1.-THE play hoy Of Nacirema club Ray IS
active on several the social committees and always
sol pltRS To AUTHOR sald-
friends and i9'et
iau # HE pf''ifs urge 20 mos which nil DO crt
pcopi br published Truly ours viii ptc-
* nr,iner provided reactions ne ana
..s ,s ranl vtb an. a9d depict all he emo
t... . ii, lHr,s Walrr the the iraeie and
r..,, VIZ. tlnpelinr anne ln-hotvecn
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24
10 w dSnlnS y ION. 49, OF puS
to New York to play little.

Ray Rogers popular ID
given the title "the play hoy
active on ScNcral ~ the Socia
ready to assist thc guests who
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24

Register To Vote
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24

hook or letters authorized VS. -'i1-
icrs 10 their friends and loved
,rr,
The book which nil ho crtitl.
"a "veey Truly Ours" viii prc-
sent reactions 20 army NE ani
routine aad depict all De emo
rons the say the tragic amt
be- ln.hcivecn
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24

he summer season this wear wil see No lei in
night life actisltr
The asons are The large number. forced to e.iss
long vacation Trips and the arrival ot stlpcrsf M
others ON various missions bent on taxing
Festivities al tho naaatrt~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-07-24

PS kccp wake
lulahoui America
Keep huying War
8onds andStanl,s.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-24
Wife Preservers

To lift short pastry from the board
without breaking it, rell pastry out light
". using tely little more pressure thsn
the weight Of the rolling pin. Trim OF
ragged edges so there arc no cracts IN
the pastry, then lightly place the rolling
pm near the edge and roll pastry on the
rolling pin. rolling toward you. starting
pastry on rolling pin with fat Of knife
Roll u all on pin and hold last on with
hand Lift pin over the pie pan place edge
you are holding on edge Of pan and then
quickly unroll II on the pie pan.