From The Smyrna Times,
Feb. 7, 1935
Billy Sunday revival ends
The Billy Sunday Evangelistic Campaign closed on Sunday evening with Asbury M.E. Church crowded to its utmost capacity. Despite the snow and sleet, thousands attended the service and were thrilled by the music rendered by the great choir under the direction of Harry D. Clark, the magnetic singer, and the wonderful messages delivered by the great evangelist Billy Sunday.
Never in its history has Smyrna enjoyed such preaching consecutively and never has the thought of the people of the whole Peninsula been turned to Smyrna as it has been during these meetings. For two weeks, Smyrna has been the mecca of church people from all parts of the Peninsula.
About 200 people decided for Christ beside a large number who renewed their allegiance to the cause of righteousness.
Cards have been sent to pastors of 16 different churches outside of Smyrna, representing all denominations. Protestant and Catholic, all the churches in Smyrna will receive new members as a result….
Stricter penalty proposed for drunken driving
Representative Dugan in the House Monday, offered a bill to change the law relative to penalties for convictions for persons operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. The present law provides for a jail sentence up to one year or a fine of $100.
The Dugan bill would provide for the first conviction imprisonment for not less than five or more than 25 days, and for each subsequent conviction imprisonment for not less than 15 days or more than one month, from which there shall be no appeal. An appeal can be taken under the present law. The operator’s license would also be revoked.
Magistrate appointed for Clayton
Governor Buck has announced the appointment of Harry C. Johnson of Clayton as justice of the peace and notary public for the town of Clayton.
Theft from Wilson’s Store
A thief entered the store of J.E. Wilson, Inc., Commerce Street, Wednesday night and escaped with some loot. Mr. Wilson’s fountain pen, highly prized, was included. Entrance was effected through the back office window.
Peach crop believed hurt
Lower Delaware orchardists, especially those having extensive peach orchards in the eastern and western sections, are not very optimistic at this time over the prospects for a crop this year.
The consensus of opinion seems to be that the recent sleet and snow storm has so badly damaged the trees that the crop will be almost a total failure.
