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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1943-12-24
18th Christmas
Plans Include No
HOmesiCk Soldier.

headquarters, 18th Infantry Diy;-
SION. Camp ButuCr. Dee. 23-SuI-
dlcrS Of the 18th Lightning Diyi>ing
III framing Tor combat duty under the
command of Mai. Gen. Edwin =
i"rkDr Jr.. re- observing Christmas
holidays N Il "hum" away from Innc"
atmosphere that includes decoration
ni every mess hail. recreation build
my and unit area, YHlCtiGc social
events. religious programs AID a
carnival OF sports.
DIVISION He. dGGaricr=. center of
me training area, IS thanked bv
CHRISTMAS trees and letters seven feet
nigh spell ont Merry Christmas
above the main entrance. Bell, and
stars, illuminated al night. add the
festive spirit II the otherwise dr;,b
business building.
Neal Dy. on IN" law of Service
tlD No. ,. 1t int evergreen has
nCCn transformed into the Divisions
CHRISTMAS tree. 10 be the center unin,
N The wide celebration Fri
day night when it will be lighted \
pfo2ra hIghlIgh:ed by the music of
Inc '6th Division 12-pIccc band, mes
SaScS from Gc. cral Parker and the
DINiS!"n Chaplain. nd other features
WI! be broadcast over RADIO Station
WDNC.
Two religious services of Dar1-
mount importance are scheduled for
Christmas Eve and Christmas Dav.
III which the entire post will parti-
cIpat". Al midnight Christmas Eve. :,
solemn high mass will be sung a, the
Field House by Chaplain John l.
cunningham. assistant DiViSio- Cham
lam, assisted by priests from other
"nilS on Inc post. y military guard
81 h"nGr mas pcrn arranged for the
sacred and col"rlul service
ON Christmas day Professionals of
the Division VIII gather Tor THEN.
P">i-widc services IN the Field House.
Oh plain John NJ. Bailey will dc
live" the sermon. The services Viii
also feature special music. in which
scores OF wcll-hupwn VoCal.,iS VIII
take part
y triple header basketball pro-
gram. bringing To the Field En.I.r
floor collegiate and athletic club tar,
from all part of the United States
IS scheduled for "Wednesday niruI.
rs many of the Lightning soldiers
com" from The cradle of b sk,tball-
the Mid-SuUth and the Middle We:
Lightning teams rank with the best
III the country and offer probably.
more name players Gas enlisted mCnD
than any other division in the Army.
Leather VIII fly: thick and fast IN
the All-Diyi>in4 boxing tournament
To DC staged between Christmas and
New Years. Known Throughout the
Arny aS the "huXingcSt Division" the
Lightning Ic.thcr singers are IN too
form and the l2-Dulu card viii bc
assured Of Il packed house.
Chief attraction of the celebration
for most OF the soldiers Will he tie
traditional Army Christmas dinner.
10 DC >rCycd Christmas day with
turkey and all the fiXings. In many
units the dinncrhour will bc COM
blncd with the unit party plaulcr lu.
the season.
All III IL. the Lightning Division
is observing tho holidays in the
traditional American manner
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1943-12-24
HENDERSON IN c. DAILY DISPATCH FRIDAY DECEMBER 81 1919
Confabs In Distant Spots
RATHER Puzzling, Eli, Bud?

10 Washington. WAS doing GOOD intcr-
national business at the AIcnn Unm.n
III CAIRO which | described for yo,i
more man fortnight ago. \ few
DAYS later he was confcrrinn i'm To
hrr'nl' IRAN, with that. until recently
elusive fellow, Josef Stain, and the
" ,,. present British Prime Minister
WINSTON Churchill.
iheieS been some natural criti-
c'Sh "i President RooScvclts ten
oehcy I" make these travel stories
'amily Hairs with Col. Elliot Rouse
NeIt, S"n-in-law Major John BoctIi-
ger. and Nephew q CUES, YOU can
call nm u nephew Harry Hopkins
on Eicw. The British prime minister's
uluSh'rr MAS also at the party.
when ! asked i young soldier vim,
ne thought OF this nov kind of treaty
mANIng family party. nc :.Syycrcd
Decent "t the old boys iu lc, tho
young ones IN on the show"
Alter I"hcran and Carlo again.
MtSH!S. Roosevelt and Churchill lean
ca l" Malta. Il place hitherto over
looked III the more elegant travel
stories. AItCr Malla-wh.t ncy," +,
does make me Il little nervous ,II
'n'S skipping around. Perhaps il in
u.catcS that oar new role is that of
me United States OF the World"
rms reminds me that my recent
suggestion that We had better gct :,
new name FOR this country brouuh;
/ many letters. we can't keep on
thinking we arc the only AAIERI-
CAMS. Other people live on this
hemisphere" We'd better N Ike uD
our minds 10 be United Statc.-crsp
/ or Users Or speaking seriously
why can't We call our country Wash
/ Ington:"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1943-12-24
Burlington's Honest
Man Makes Appearance

Burlington. Dec. 2l-JUhm II.
Slaughter. owner and manager ol q
local grocery store has one c.3~tum-
Cr That ne believes is relation OF
Honest john
Several days ago Slaughter re-
ccivcd in the mail M cnycluu" con-
tanning only a five dollar bill and
i hali-shCCt oG rrir paper ON which
was SCriblcd: This 80 was gave
III making change" Slaughter has
no ldCa who the person was who
received too much change.
That five dollars could have
"ComC in" quite useful during tie
Christmas season for some family.
but row it'll go toward hclpiu. bal
anCc the grocery books.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1943-12-24
CHURCHILL BILLFTiNs ENDED

LOndOn. Dec. II. --lAp)-- prmC
Minister Churchill has made such
rapid strides toward recovery that
daily bulletins on his condition have
been discontinued. the ministry of IN
formation said today.
To-day was the first day since his
Illness was announced December lG
that uU bulletin was issued.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1943-04-26

your dollars must take the offensive, too
You must act at once!
Yes, it's going to be hard to dig deeper. It's going
TO be hard to give up all spending except for the
necessities of life. will be easy Coz the partimc
patriot to find excuses for himself. But think of
what t.:c millions CT i,.cn fighting this war are
giving Up! Thin, of the tlol&ands who have
given ti.1;r lives and tic many i:.oEc who Ere
pared 10 do SO. IL you still face this enc fact
squarcIy and fail to by mogc Var Bones and
still more Was Bonds then no appeal in the
world can reach your heart.
Myest i,s your OSDl' security!
During this drive (bcg.2::in3 April l2tl), you
may be visited BY one OF the thousands of volun-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1943-04-26

teers who arc working to make this End Drive
great success Welcome him! Because he's there
to help you make the safest investment in the
worId-at a good rate of interest.
Listen to what he has to tell you. See which of
the various types of War Bonds and other secur-
ties is best fitted to your needs And remember,
every dollar you lend means another step to-
wards security after this war. 1t means money to
take advantage of the many opportunities that
will be open to you when peace comes Money
that will guarantee you what you want in the
future.
But don't wait for the War Bond representa-
tive to call. Go, right now, to your nearest bank
or Post Office or place where they sell War Bonds.
Buy all you can-and then more! Join tho big
offensive! Answer your country's call tor help!
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1943-04-26

This Is IT! This is the call you must heed
the pea you must respond to. On every fighting
front America moves ahead In the tortuous
swamps of the tropics, on the raging seas, over
the air of Europe and in Africa our troops are
striking hard.
ind from everywhere there comes cry for
help.
More tanks, more guns" cry the soldiers.
More planes more bombs" beg our flying
squadrons.
They're ready, eager to strike at the enemy.
And they turn to America-to YOU-for help.
And that is why your Government makes
this urgent public appeal asking US to lend
i 10 billion dollars during these romentous
days. NOW -. as America takes the offensive
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1943-04-26
From every fighting front
comes a cry for help!

There are different types of o. S. Government
securities choose the ones best suited for you:
United States War Savings E. The perfect nve'tmens
for individual and family back 81 for
when Designed especially for the smaller in
day of month in which payment is received
1870 held TO maturity Denominaons S23 $780,
$780, $780, Redemption time 60 days after issue date
Price: 1871 Of maturity value.
INK Treasury Bonds of 196496s Readily
able these Bonds ideal investments for trust
funds individuals special feature provides that they
may and acced interest for the purpose OF
satisfying Dated April 13 1895 due june 49,
1869 $500, $1,000, $4,000 $4,000, 100000
aad Redemption: calable till Juoe 49, 1864;
thereafter par accrued interest interest date
months notice. Price: par and accrued interest,"
uhe securities: &C" Tax Notes. o Certificates of Indebt
edness; go Treasury Bends Of l95o932; United States Savings
Bonds Series F; United Savings Bonds Series C.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1943-04-26

/. =. . your dollars must take the offensive, too
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04

flying overhead. This doesn't hap
pen very often.
In closing, 1 want to send my
best regards to all my friends back
home in both Clayton and Smyrna.
If they have the time, it would be
nice hearing from them occasion
ally. 1 hope to find time to write
you again soon.
Yours sincerely,
Cpl. Charles S. Wilds
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04

Glad you are getting something
from the column that pleases you.
That means you are tagged for a
continuation of your support in the
form of letters to Dribbles. And,
by the way, who is the sailor from
Marydel? If he's one of the Smyr-
ma High School boys, tell him to
write in and put his John Henry on
the Honor Roll. We can't serve
everyone, but we do try to take
care of the Smyrna High School
District, and a few extra at times.
SO don't forget when you read this,
to tell your friend to join up.
Meanwhile, good going, Coleman.
Give the best you have to the Ser
vice while it needs you. There will
be plenty of time left for other
things after this war is over. The
big job right now is to put your
shoulder to the wheel and push
your hardest.
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04
Pacific Area

L~dSlllI Alta
Editor of Dribbles
Smyrna, Delaware
Dear Sir:
had intended writing you long
before this, but I've been trotting
all over the globe and have not
found the time to write everyone
as I should.
Since leaving the States, I have
visited many islands in the Pacific
area. Our outfit was active in the
fighting that has taken place in
both the Solomon and New Georgia
group OF islands.
During my stay in New Zealand,
| found it very enjoyable. The
English-speaking people were quite
sociable, the environment and Gus
toms much like those found in Eng
land.
While l have been away, have
received The Smyrna Times. and I
enjoy reading about the happenings
that occur back home. Right now,
l am resting for a spell, and enioy-
ing the best of health. Almost
every night we are treated to q
moving picture show, except such
times when we are rudely inter
rupted by a few enemy bombers
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04
at loo O'Clock Sharp

at LOO O'Clock Sharp
The following to-wit:
Lot of metal and fixtures, 4
rocking chairs, 18 stool-seat chairs,
work bench 2 tressels; 8 stone
jars, lot glass jars, IL 5-S baskets,
2 ladder hooks, 2 5-gallon cans auto
oil, scoop shovel, 2 settees, wreck
ing bar, drawing knife, carpenter
planes, 2 hack saws, breast drill,
brace and bits, 4 pipe wrenches,
bench wise, lot of wrenches, ham,
mers, hatchet, timers ships, car
penter's squares, scythe stone, 2
miter boxes, metal weather vane,
several door locks, 2 doors, picture
frames, 2 mahogany clocks, look
ing glass, 3 stands, hanging hall
lamp, 5 hand saws, tri square,
lantern, closet and contents, meat
block scraper, army sword, II
strings of sleigh bells, chest, 2
lamp brackets, lamp shades, plas-
ter and garden trowels, 2 shovels,
corner closet, 2 bags upholstering
hair, fork, garden rake, spade,
wheelbarrow, several cans of paint,
lot upholster's springs, sink and
pipe, 4 window sash, copper kettle,
mantle colonial, and many other
useful articles not herein mention
ed.
Terms of Sale-Cash
No goods to be removed until set
tied for.
MINNIE r. MARKUp
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04
The Smyrna Times
Phone 1921 SMYRNA. DELAWARE

Published Every Thursday Morning by
e. D. HOFFECKER. Owner and Propri-
etof.
Founded by Robert D. Hoffecker. July s,
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert d. Hoffeck-
er. Jr.. from February 10. 1907 to Decem-
ber "a. 1889.
ADVERTISEMENTS = The Smyrna Times
n the business medium not only for the
town 1t represents, but fer the outlying
district of which 1t is the center. EN-
bracing the towns of Clayton. Kenton.
Cheswold. Townsend. Leipsic, &C. A rate
of so cents per inch an insertion charged
for transient advertising. Season or
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale. For Rent,
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
Inc one inch space or less, 4 minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. In
memoriaIh articles. 10 cents per line per
issuA. -
THE SMYRNA TIMES is an Independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town
it represents and the State of which 1t
is q part. 1t also gives the items of
Importance Of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Del
aware. as Second Class matter.
Subscription price, s1.50 per year, strictly
In advance.
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04

The fact that we are sleeping on
the ground does not improve things
either. It is rather hard at times,
and the dust blows all over our
equipment which must be cleaned
frequently, along with our clothing.
T his is not an easy task when
washing facilities consist of cold
water and soap. However, we'll
make out alright.
AS ever,
Ivan o. Smith
Sgt. Ivan o. Smith
A. S. N. 2025722S
Bty C, S18th A.A.(A.W) Bn.
Camp Irwin, California
Thanks for the postal card,
Sergeant. This proves that we
have two in your family who are
willing to help us keep up with you
during your service career. Drib-
bles published your change of ad-
dress in last weeks issue of The
Smyrna Times, but was unable to
publish your communication until
now. Your set-up there at Camp
Irwin, California does not sound so
good unless it is being done as a
hardening up" measure. Even
then it's not pleasant to continue
long in that manner. Those Cali
fornia nights can be mighty cold
after the sun has been tucked away
for the day. Then by noon the
next day, you're all but overcome
with the heat. (Hope the Cali
fornia Chamber of Commerce does
not get in on this statement con-
cerning one of the characteristics
of their beautiful state). True,
Sergeant, this is war, but even SO
Dribbles will always cast his vote
against pushing around any of the
old gang who served in the 198th
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04

Charter No. 2336-Reserye District No.
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE FRUIT
GROWERS NATIONAL BANK AND
TRUST COMPANY OF SMYRNA, in the
State of Delaware. mt the close of busi-
ness on October Is, 1943.
Published in response to call made by
Comptroller of the Currency, under Section
5211, U. S. Revised Statutes.
ASSETS
Loans and discounts Gncluding
S16.82 overdrafts) -. 1901 1868. .49
United States Government obli-
cations, direct and guaranteed 41S,000.0 .01
Other bonds, notes. and deben-
lures 1883. .......... l.UU
Corporate stocks (including ST.
250.00 stock of Federal Reserve
bank) ...... ...... ......... 2.25O.OO
Cash, balances with other banks,
including reserve balance, and
cash items in process of col
lection go. 80. ........ 169 ,s5S.24
Bank premises owned S78,S39.59,
furniture and fixtures s5.57s.4O s4.417.9s
Real estate owned other than
bank premises ...... ........ 3.s8s.a
Other assets ...... ............ 1912
Total Assets ...... ... 979.3SO.sS
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits of individuals,
partnerships, and corporations AL ,469.27
illle utPOSllS Ol lDulVluualS,
partnerships, and corporations 292, ,003.44
Deposits of United States Gov
ernment Including postal saw
ings) ...... ...... .......... s7,S65.O5
Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ...... ...... -. 15,543.12
Other deposits Certified and
cashiers checks. etc. ........ 1O.2s9.47
Total Deposits -. .$846,65
Bills payable, rediscounts, and
other Liabilities for borrowed
money 80. -. ........ 100000
Other liabilities ........ ....... 626.95
Total Liabilities ...... ...... s77.277.8o
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
Capital stock:
Glass A preferred. total par
S25,000.00, retirable value
$75,000.00.
(Rate of dividends on retir-
able value is 29o)
Common stock, total par $780,
10000 $500. 90
Surplus ...... ...... ......... 25,000.00
Undivided profits ...... ....... 15.471.S3
Reserves land retirement ac-
count for preferred stock) -. s.oS1.25
Total Capital Accounts ...... 102,O53.Os
Accounts 80. -. 97s.sao.ss
MEMORANDA
Pledged assets land securities
loaned) (book vaIue):
United States Government obli-
cations, direct and guaranteed,
pledged to secure deposits and
other liabilities ...... ...... 1S0,531.25
Total ...... ... ...... 1sO,5S1.25
Secured liabilities:
Deposits secured by pledged as
sets pursuant to requirements
of law ......... ............ 94.14S.74
Borrowings secured by pledged
assets Gncluding rediscounts
and repurchase agreements).. 100000
Total ...... ........ ........ 124,143.74
State of Delaware. County of Kent, ss.:
I. GEO. w. BOEHMLER. cashier of
he above-named bank, do solemnly swear
hat the above statement is true to the best
If my knowledge and belief.
GEO. w. BOEHMLER, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
nth day of October, 1943.
EDGAR w. FRAZIER,
Notary Public. !
Correct-Attest:
HARLEY R. BODLEY,
c. l.. HARMONSON,
GEO. c. ROTHWELL,
Directors. |
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04
Camp Irwin, Californi;

Camp Irwin, California
Dear Dribbles:
This is to inform you-of my new
address which you will find on the
reverse side of this postal card.
Right now, I am stationed on a
desert where it is hot, dry and
dusty. 1 am sleeping in pup
tent that is rather crowded with all
the equipment necessary for two
men, and the two men themselves.
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04

c. A. A. A. Therefore, if pulling
for you will do any good, you can
rest assured that Dribbles is pull
ing hard-even though it may not
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04

double-bar position, Captain.
This is about all can scrape to-
gether for the present, Dribbles,
but before I close, I'd like to thank
all those who sent me consoling
letters after I lost my father. 1
want them all to know that it real
ly helped lot.
So long, and best regards to all
the home-towners!
The ETO Kid,
bob" Bell
Sgt. Robert S. Bell
A. S. N. 13045784
A. P. o. 634, o Postmaster
New York City, New York
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04

make the hard ground any softer,
nor the dry dust any damper. Good
luck to you, soldier, and may the
CONTINUED on Page rour)
Smyrna times., 1943-11-04
DRIBBLES
FROM
Our Boys and Girls
in the Service

David c. Harrison Post, No. IA,
American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
Evening star., 1943-04-05
AAA Head Says Gas Quota
Will Immobi|ize Autos

! A warning that the present basic
"A" gasoline ration in Eastern
| States is not sufficient to forestall
breakdown in the Governments
! own program for keeping all cars
III operation was sounded today by
Thomas P. Henry of Detroit, pres
ldent of the American Automobile
Association.
Calling for review of the situa-
ton in the light of its effect on
transportation and civilian morale
as we'll as on the basis of petroleum
requirements for all purposes, Mr..
henry warned that hundreds of
thousands Of automobiles would be
lmmobilized unless additional sup
Plies OF gasoline were granted.
The statement followed a survey
by affiliated motor clubs on expe-
rlence to date with the new allow
ance OF 1.37 gallons of gasoline per
week for "A book holders. It fol-
lows closely an appeal to Stabiliza-
tlon Director Byrnes to end the
conflict OF responsibility among
tcdcral agencies over supplies and
rationing.
Mr. Henry said the present quota
lis barely sufficient to keep batte-
les charged and cars in good me-
Evening star., 1943-04-05
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followed by square dancing, YWCA
Seventeenth and K streets NV.
How to Enjoy Music" Wash
ington Chapel. Sixteenth street at
Columbia road NV, $50 O'Clock
tonight.
FOR COLORED SERVICEMEN.
'Banneker Servicemen's Center
$500 Georgia avenue NV, open
house all day.
Leisure Lodge, 1889 u street NV.
games, recreation, refreshments,
noon to midnight today
*YMCA (USO), 1916 Twelfth
street NV, swimming, games. II
m. to ii pm. today.
"YWCA tUSO>. 9Ol Rhode Island
avenue NV Today. 7:30 pm. trip
to Forest Glen, Md: pm, dance
group, informal recreation; 8;l5
pm. Victory Service Club.
'Ga,net Patterson Junior High
School. Co-cducatiOnaI activities
night. 8 o'clock tonight.
War workers welcome.
Evening star., 1943-04-05
Czech Tells How g Died
For Underground Press

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 5.-When Gesta-
po agents found the underground
press of Clos Polski, The Voice of
Poland" w. K. Werner, Czecho-
slovak printer, said yesterday, the
detachment flung hand grenades in
windows and shot every one in
nearby houses, men, women and
chlldren-83 of them.
But, after a short break, Clos
Polski appeared again.
Mr.. Werner told the story in a
BBC broadcast as typical of the
''unbreakable spirit of Polish pa
trlots." He said he was tortured
by the Gestapo for his part in edit
ing such a paper.
He said there were more than 200
underground newspapers in Nor
way, 80 in Poland, 30 in Belgium
and varying numbers in other
occupied countries.
Evening star., 1943-04-05
Frenchwomen 18 to rs
Registered by Nuzis
Fy tho Associated Press

Ey the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 5.-Reeistratlon
Of all FrenchWomen between 13
and 25 as the initial step toward
ConScriptlng them for work in Ger
many, has begun, Fighting French
headquarters said yesterday, quoting
reports from France.
The girls are said to have been
told they Will be sent to Germany
after period of training in French
factories.
The Fighting French said Pierre
IaVals government shortly would
order all Frenchmcn born after Jam
uary |, 1900, to register for work
in Germany. They said circulars
bearing the order already had been
printed in Laval's printing shop at
Clermont- -Ferrand.