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Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
BABY GIRL DIES
IN DOVER BLAZE
Home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Spence on DOver-Camden
Road Destroyed
LITTLE SON is RESCUED

A disastrous fire, Monday visited
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l..
Spence on the Dover-Camden road
burning to death their little two
year-old baby daughter and de-
stroying their home and contents
valued at between $500 and $1,000.
Their young son Junior, aged A.,
was rescued. The origin of the
fire is unknown. Mr. Spence, the
father, employed by Clements
Cleaners, Inc, Dover, was out on
his job and Mrs. Spence had gone
to the store 300 yards away to lay
in some food supplies and was has
tening to get back when the fire
alarm was given. Alfred Douglass,
Negro, lumber company employe,
spread the alarm. Hurrying to the
house, Douglass was met at the
door by the boy, who, confused and
partly suffocated by the smoke,
had been unable to find an exit.
Unaware there was anyone else IN
the building, the man carried him
to safety. The mother and others
made several attempts to enter the
house but each time were driven
back by smoke and flames. When
Camden-Wyoming firemen arrived
the structure was doomed. Later
a search of the ruins revealed the
charred remains of the little girl
The mother said that Sandra was
asleep in her crib on the first floor
and the boy was at play when she
left the house to purchase food
There was no one else at home
Coroner Harry Camper is making
an investigation.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
BIG MUSKRAT
YEAR is SEEN
Season Opens To-day in This
Section With Promise of
Good Prices
RATS ARE NUMEROUS

The muskrat trapping season
opened to-day, December 1, to con-
tinue until March 10. Owners of
marshland and trappers who work
on shares are anticipating good
profits from the sale of the hides.
Prices for the pelts last season av-
eraged about a dollar each, and
it is thought they will bring more
this year. The prices in December
normally lower than those furs
taken later in the winter when the
fur is thicker and glossier. Pure
black hides bring the most money,
with spotted black hides next, and
brown ones bringing the least.
Muskrat trapping has been one of
the major industries of this section
for years. Most of the marshes OF
this section are tidewater marshes.
Inland marshes, more numerous in
upper New Castle County, produce
more of the animals, but cannot be
worked a good part of the winter
because of ice which makes it I'M
possible for the trappers to reach
the traps. The trapping may be
DELAYED this season as the marshes
are covered with ice between one
and two inches thick. Unless it
breaks up, the trappers will be un-
able to set out their traps Wednes-
day in order to make their first
rounds Thursday morning.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
ASBURY MI. e. CHURCH NEWS
Rev. DIR. j. w. CoIona, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week


The services at Asbury Method
ist Episcopal Church next Sunday
will be as follows: the Church
School will convene promptly at 10
o'clock with Mr.. H. G. Jones, su-
perintendent, in charge; the morn
ing worship service and sermon
will be at IL o'clock; the Epworth
League service will be at 6.45 pm;
the evening worship service and
sermon at 7.3O. The monthly meet
ing of the w. H. M s. will be held
this Thursday afternoon at 2.30 at
the home of Mrs. George Jones.
The monthly meeting of the Oftic-
ial Board will be held next Tues
day evening, December 9th, at
7.3O The prayer service Wednes-
day evening at 7.30 The monthly
meeting of the Mite Society will
be held Immediately after the
prayer service next Wednesday ev-
ening.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
KENT Q. OF D. ALUMNI MEET
Hear Address by DR.. J. 5. Gould of
College staff at Dover

The University of Delaware
rates as equal with any institution
of its size in the country, Dr. ] s
Gould, head of the university's de-
partment of economics, said at
dinner meeting of the University
of Delaware Alumni Club Of Kent
County at Pleasant Inn Dover
Monday evening Twenty seniors
from Kent County eligible for col
lege next year, were guests. They
were told that the engineering, ag-
ricultural, and academic courses
were Of the highest type The
sports side of college life was dis
cussed by stephen ] Grenada head
football and basketball coach j.
Caleb Boggs of Cheswold, the pres
ident, presided. A committee head
ed by A. B. Magee, Jr., Of Dover,
presented a constitution and by
laws which We're adopted. Clar-
ence E. Keyes of Pennington was
toastmaster, and George Records
of Smyrna was program chairman.
Alumni activities were discussed
by Milton Draper, general associa-
ton president and John n. Nc
Dowell, executive secretary.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

this work. Dr. Barker is coming
to Smyrna on December 8th to ad-
dress the John Bassett Moore High
School under the auspices Of the
Rotary Club Of Smyrna. Dr. Bark
er's topic will be the Youth Move
ment." MiddletoWn Club Of 20 OF
80 members will attend an inter-
city meet. Dr. Barker holds uni
versity degrees a. doctor Of ny
giene and physical culture. While
William Howard Taft was presi-
dent Of the United States Dr..
Barker spent an hour day with
him, keeping him fit for his job.
Then began his lecture work de-
voted to the young people Of the
United States and Canada ard to
their parents. Millions of high
school students and their mothers
and fathers have listened to his ,ad-
dresses on the problems Of youth
and parenthood. Since going on
the lecture platform he has deliv-
cred over 11,00O addresses. With
out any effort at preaching and
without any oratorical fiourishes,
DR.. Barker has left a profound i'm
preston on the lives of these mil
lions of young people. His most
popular lecture, How to Make the
Most out of Life" has been deliver
ed to three million boys and girls
of high school age. Almost three
fourths of the young people who
have listened to this talk have
come back to the auditorium the
same evening to hear his address
to mothers and fathers, and their
sons and daughters on The Most
Important Job in the World One
Of the secrets of the success of DR.
Barker as a lecturer to high school
Youths is his understanding OF
Young people and his direct appeal
to their mentality. He makes his
talks to youth appeal to the ideal
ism of youth, shows an apprecia-
ton of their problems, and from a
lifetime of experience he speaks
frankly without offending. Many
times educators have told him that
academic tests of students a few
months after his lectures have
shown a remarkable increase in the
students grades. DR.. Barker has
been a member of the Rotary Clut
of Grand Rapids, Michigan, since
October. 1921. He comes to oul
town through the courtesy of the
Rotary Club as a contribution OF
community service.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
BUYS OLD MANOR HOUSE
Mrs. w. S. Carpenter, Jr., To Re
model "Clifton", Princess Anne

Clifton" an ancient manor
house in Somerset County, Md,
near Princess Anne, was purchas-
ed recently by Mrs. Mary Carpen-
ter. wife. of Walter S. Carpenter,
Jr., vice-president of the E. I. du-
Pont de Nemours and Company,
who live at 1901 Rising Sun Lane.
The house and the estate surround
ing it were purchased from Will
liam Woodward Baldwin of North
Tarrytown, N. Y, who bought 1t
many years ago. Reconstruction
of the old manor is expected to be
started early next spring by the
Carpenters who plan to make it
their summer home. Clifton, :
which was built in 100 by Ran
dolph Revell on the site formerly
occupied by another Revell home,
was at one time owned by mem
bers of the family of Mrs. Car
penter. The estate has had an in
teresting history during the past
two centuries. 1t is built of old
English brick and its architecture
is true Colonial.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TO BE ON
IN SMYRNA AGAIN THIS YEAR

hoped that business men and home
owners will cooperate by decorat
ing their store windows, homes and
lawns so as to get the most effect
from Christmas lights. Smyrna
has for several years been looked
upon as a progressive town in this
respect and tourists have Travelled
here for miles to see Smyrna's dis
play. Usually Smyrna has been
accorded the honor of having one
of the best Christmas displays of
any Of the down state towns. 1t
is hoped that Smyrna will go for
ward with greater determination
in this respect and not only give
Christmas cheer but continue to
win the plaudits of the travelling
public and bring them to our town
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
KENT All CLUB BANQUET
viii Be Held in FTederica Conn
munity Hall Friday, December 9

The 7th Annual All Banquet
sponsored by Kent County Chapter
of the Links will be held Friday,
December 9th, in Frederica Com
munity Hall at $50 in the evening.
Boys and girls from all parts Of
Kent County will be in attendance.
Many 4 Hers will participate in a
program of laughs and fun. The
guest speaker will be Mr.. David
Green, superintendent of Frederica
School. Mr.. Green has had wide
experience in work with boys and
girls of All club age. Following
the banquet, there will be dancing
and movies. Committees in charge
of the banquet are: Decorating,
Richards Sipple, Smyth Roland and
Charles Bishop; tickets, Charles
Paradee; favors, Eleanor Paradee,
Hazel Clendaniel, Margaret Vosh-
ell. Doris Price; Candlelight ser
vice, Margaret Voshell. Mr.. Har-
lev Hastings, musical director at
the Caesar Rodney School, will
have charge of the musical pro
gram.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

Smyrna is to have another dis
play of Christmas lights for the
Yuletide season fast approaching.
The work as usual, will be done by
Smyrna Town Council who plan to
have the lights turned on a week
earlier this year. Chief Electrical
Engineer James H. Wilson of the
Town of Smyrna, and his crew,
began stringing wires yester-
day. There will be the usual dec
orations at the -Four Corners and
the Town Hall and Fire House.
The Community Xmas tree, it is
expected, will be forthcoming, this
being furnished by the Smyrna
Legion Post. Whether there will
be any innovations this year or not
is a little early to predict but it is
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. S. j. Thackaberry, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week

The Presbyterian Church of
Smyrna, Rev. S. j. Thackaberry,
pastor, announces the usual hours
of service next Sunday. A welcome
is extended to the Sunday School
service, and to those who do not
attend any other. Likewise a well
come to the regular church ser
vices. Those who were unable to
bring in their tithe last Sunday are
requested to do so next Sunday.
On Sunday morning. December IS,
the Rev. Allen D. Clark of Chung
Ju, Korea, will be the speaker.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
RED CROSS GOES
OVER THE TOP
Fund from Membership Drive
Exceeded Last Years
By S25O.OO
NET FOR STATE S22,5OO

The roll call quota of S2z, ,25O
sought for the Delaware Chapter
of the American Red Cross was
over-subscribed by $3.50, Lammot
DUPONT, Jr., executive chairman,
announced Monday as final returns
were received from the various
teams assisting in the drive. 1ne
total cash received was S2Z, ,2oU.
The campaign began November II
and was concluded thanksgiving
Day, with the closing returns be-
ing made at chapter headquarters,
GIL Delaware Avenue, Wilmington,
Monaay. There weIe 1900 work
ers engaged in the roll cali, direct
ed by MIS-. Richard Rlegel. An
advanced first-aid course was con
Quoted at the headquarters Mon
day night by Frank T. Holt, first
aid instructor. Motion pictures Of
Red Cross work were shown by
Arthur NJ. Potter, executive secre-
tary, at a meeting of Hockessir
Grange, also Monday night. Tues
day a review course in first aid
work was begun for members OF
the State Highway police in charge
of Capt Henry Ray. Mr.. Potter
conducted the course. All mem
bers of the New Castle County
stations attended. Glasses will be
held at 10 o'clock in the morning
and at ? p. m. These classes will
be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays for the next five
weeks.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
2 FIRES NEAR HARRINGTON
Both Were Rural Alarms, One on
Thanksgiving; the Other Sunday

Two rural fire alarms were an
swered by the local fire company
during the current cold spell. On
Thanksgiving morning, the firemen
went to the home of Will Eaton on
the Frank Bland farm, about three
miles southeast of Harrington, and
extinguished a chimney fire Sun
day morning they put out another
chimney fire at the home of George
Baker on Paradise Lane, on prop
erty owned by Jack Ware of Fell
ton. Damage in both blazes was
negligible.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
NOTED SPEAKER
COMING HERE
DR.. Charles Barker will Speak
in Smyrna Dec. s Under
Auspices of Rotary Club
IN SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Four million adults, three mil
lion high school students, and prob
ably half million college students
have been inspired by the address,
es of DR.. Charles E. Barker, lectur-
er and teacher of the principles of
health and right living, in the
quarter century he has devoted to
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
Sons of Delaware Banquet, Dec.

DR.. Russell Paynter, of Philadel-
phia, will be the guest speaker at
a banquet at the Bellevue-Strat-
ford Hotel, Philadelphia, Wednes-
day night, December Z. The af-
fair is being sponsored by the Sons
of Delaware, Philadelphia organ
ization of former residents of this
State.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
Thanksgiving Day Quiet in Smyrna

Thanksgiving was quiet day
here. cold and blustery, turning
into rain, sleet and snow. The
snow reached a depth Of six inches
which, with the Saturday snow,
made three or four inches more.
Union church services were held at
st. Peters.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

Progress ON Market st. Extension
Progress has been made on Mar
ket Street extension work in that
the State Highway Department is
for bids to be opened
December 14th. AS soon as con-
tract is awarded work will start.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
ID DEIITa DEFICIT
r|iS
|,.r.ss Are Cut Down
Y Proper Economy
Is Shown
NJ TAX HEAD

must cut expenses
'l' w try to effect econ
~. .,.,tional coordination"
Q ID ..,.iJ new taxes to heap
Y .a,,l a.''I of s94, 100000 paid
=: i government in 1855
~, u. !, to avoid an IHbal-
~ .'.s,st This three-point
wy ~ sounded by State Tax
:.,,,.r y. James P. Truss
/, ,isrpoon in an address to
,,,,,,Is section of the Cham
| c,~msrce in the Hotel du-
| Tlrirgton. .l,,, While the state
s.vs remained constant
| se expenses have risen
| m 10 years and continues I1ea
|, The eleventh" He calIed
.|nto "revamp our financial
| ~is,s Delaware's favorable
| .,,tirr / to be impaired. HI
n, TrIss said, expenses have
II uM6OOO over last year.
4 he past 10 years, the m
n been more than "a 'OOo'-
|. ad But the receipts of
| ssnnent," Mr.. Truss said
| sach all-time highs an
they remain more or less
ysar in and year Put, un-
III revenues are obtained
us most recent of which
Nd LIQUOR and racing taxes.
from the general fund,
| nd highway funds in 1910
s.nated by Mr.. Truss at
| |gusO6, and in 1941 Of S1O,-
MI. He said the requested
zlHle: Of the State Highway
znt equal the revenue
ai highway fund, disposing
iEa possible source Of aid to
Egd fund. Anticipated
HNlues for each year "are
tn Offset by S3,85O,OOO ak
he State Board Of Educa-
lAO0O anticipated fol
n pensions, and $115,OOO fol
increment" Since these
Zleai anticipated receipts
b fzation pattern provides
5E education costs by di.
from franchise taxes O1
Y The surplus Of S3,2OO,O0C
l-s 3, 1888, will have to be
% d it," be declared. Mr.
G'fsd plans for the con,
70 d new state buildings
q increased state indebted.
Es rather expensive auC
z!ttsd method" OPERATING
As risen in each Of the foul
Is of state government
aa said. From 1927 x
ass increases we're: Gener.
a1nent: Y per cent, D,
@Sa5 to S1,575,277
Clarifies, disqualification
Etion: I'll per cent, y,
@d5 to sl,869,426 High
Hl1telance: 311 Per cent
AaSOO to s989, ,6s7.. Ed
4 per cent, OF from 81,
. A654654. MI. Trus.
1alp Tetrenchment Or nev
Y have to replace thes,
. nance, it seems" il
a borrowings. If I'll,
I 1898 highway borrow
Y repaid, the Cgenerall fup,
= IAe red for 100000 b,
leioIe attempt to bal
aget for the bienniun
vi mas been started
very clearly drawn b,
~ 1ty recurring shortag.
y for the needs Of geneTa
y, = and protection, an,
capitalization Tb. r.
\, ','"Vu ,'.' 70 meet these in
h 80. aa'S'S viii suffice onl,
sr,1ri..iu ,,+i..plla'lons and high
h 'us are sacrifice.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec
tor, Announces Services for Week

st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, makes the following announce
ments: Friday, 7.30 p. M, short
service and choir practice. Sun
day next the second in Advent and
the first Sunday in the month-10
a. M, Church School; IL a. m,
celebration of the Holy Commun-
ion and sermon. Trinity Church
will join with us in this service.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
At SMYRNA Rrvrp

" co'ti,,s "tl, Start as Soon az
sgs %'lti'ns Are Better r
4 nspa1sinss pls,nsers Of this dis
! @stS,ntinag t5aslng to start work
Pa !, snn,nn ssSlon q a ietty at {
y aae ,rlons ~as warrant. The
\ nsnsssss.ss. City Office, and and
N ss ,,. sgn... employees Of
~' Project. = oe as-
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
NEWS OF SMYRNA GRANGE

Election of Officers to Take Place
at Club House Tonight
Owing to the snow storm there
was no meeting of Smyrna Grange
last Thursday evening. To-night's
meeting will be given over to the
election of officers. All members
are urged to attend and help elect
our officers for next year.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
wa HAS FIRE SCARE
|sv I,,On p,O Of Town Threat
II 'lAle Sunday Night

|t,,i. Nlght
~ S..l business section was
u sunday night BY fire re-
ss,aa s9aged two store
\ kslsa'a Isa' ..l By Mrs. Mary Der
\ - was estimated Al
S5,Ia \, ,'oIe was occupied BY
I.e and the other wss I
FA4 ,I.sa,,. lss believed caused
S,'uit, spread rapidly.
ID, rus rs, were summoned
ss,e1s 1u,old' Magnolia, and
IN. s,Su out Freedrica fire. !.
k&a',tal blaze under control n
Companies arrived
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
COKESBURY

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Carmean ant
family were guests of MIR. and Mrs
Horace Carmean and family last Sun
day.
Miss Irene Isaacs was the guest oi
her parents last Saturday evening.
Miss Lille Harrington spent the
weekend with Miss Jeanette Hast
ings.
Miss Doris Jester was the guest OF
Miss Mary Lou Hastings last Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert King had as
guests last Sunday evening, Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Kitchens and chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. William Gallo
way, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Lambden
and Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert King.
Mrs. G. w. Isaacs has been i'll, but
is better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hastings and
daughter, Jeanette and Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Elliott, of Laurel, were in
Philadelphia last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence King and
Mrs. Alice wilkins were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. lsaacs last Sun
day for dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Elliott and Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Atkins, Og George
town, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. p. Elliott Sunday afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
DAGSBoRo

We are glad to welcofe our pas
tor. Rev. f. A. Baker on the M. b
Church who was returned for his
fourth conference year.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Bunting gave
a turkey dinner in honor Of Mrs. Bun.
ting's birthday on April 3rd. Those
attending were: Mr.. and Mrs. Web
ster Trivits and children, Ruth. Betty
Peggy and Dolores, from Whining
ton and Mrs. Sallie Jacobs OF near
town. On Sunday evening Mrs. Bunt-
ing returned home with them.
Miss Fayette Bunting spent the
weekend with Miss Pearl Baker.
Mrs. Cordrey McGee and Mrs. Or
willie Layfield spent Thursday at Sal
isbury.
Miss Gertrude McCabe. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. McCabe and Tony
Kichler, of Indiana, but who is en-
ployed at the Radio Station at Beth
any Beach. were quietly married at
Snow Hill. Nd. March 30th. Their
many friends wish them much sue
cess and happiness.
Miss Hilda Steen spent Friday and
Saturday at Washington. d. C.
Orville Layfield, Jr.. and Theodore
Hudson spent the weekend in Phila-
delphia,
Miss Ida Watson was a guest of
Miss Jean MCGEE over the weekend.
Mrs. Emma Timmons is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Vera Truitt, at
Georgetown.
Edward Figgs, Sr., is seriously i'll
at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Z. Kissinger spent
Sunday with their children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Hudson at Ocean View.
Much sympathy is extended to
Postmaster and Mrs. Elmer Laytield
in the loss of Mrs. Layiield's mother.
Mrs. Annie Larrimore of Blades.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Daisey, of |
Philadelphia, are spending their Eas-
ter vacation with Mrs. Daisey's pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Adkins.
Mrs. John Layton while burning /
grass Monday afternoon of last week
caught fire to her clothing, burning
her badly. She is very i'll at this
writing
Mrs. Annie Breasure returned af-
Ter spending some time with her
daughter. Mrs. Oscar HOrner, at
George E. Long spent Sunday in
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. o. McCabe, Sr.,
Saturday evening, Mr..
md Mrs. c. c. Breasure, Mr.. and
'lrs. c. A. Gray. Rev. and Mrs. +.
\. Baker Ice cream was served.
Ward Cobb returned to his work at
he Coast Guard Station Sunday after
pending few days at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ephriam West called
D sec their mother. Mrs. Mary West
rho is i'll. Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Warren and j
ir. and Mrs. Armel West called to :
&c Mrs. Lima Cobb and mother Sun {
ay. S
Joseph ViCkers is spending some '
mc with his family here. s
Mrs. Casper KOlbOck who has been \
[ the home of her parents. at Frank d
II. Va. due to illness has returned i
} her home here. much improved. S
Mrs John NJ Bunting is i'll at the a
ONE of her daughter at Baltimore. C
Joseph Cobb. "A years Of age, pass c
d away Tuesday. April s, at 1880 p.
l.. at the home OF his daughter, Mrs.
rmel West, OF complications of dis a
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
FRANKFORT

Among those from here who at
tended the 22nd anniversary lunch,
con Of the Pelhyville ComuunitJ
Club last Thursday were.-Mrs
Clinton H. Watson, Mrs. Morgan 4
Gum, Mrs. Robert S. Long, Mrs. vii.
liam S. Long. Mrs. George w. Hor-
sey and Mrs. Elisha Dukes.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Franklin OF
Philadelphia. were dinner guests
Monday veening Of Mrs. Malvern
Long.
The Presbyterian Manse on That
cher street is being repaired.
The fire company was called out
Sunday afternoon to a chimney Ere
at Omar. II was on the farm own
ed by w. G. Williams and Co. No
damage was done.
Mrs. Murray, wife Of DR. I. Z. Muir
ray has presented to the Frank
ford Free Library. two books.
The April meeting Of the Colonel
Armwell Chapter Of Daughters of
the American Revolution was held
Monday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. H. B. Shepherd. The vice re-
gent, Miss Maude McCabe. presided.
Miss McCabe was elected delegate to
the Congress of the d. A. r., to be
held next week in Washington, ID. c.,
Mrs. S. Ethel Tunnel is a member
of the House Committee. They are
both expected to attend the Congress.
A beautiful afgahan has been COM
pleted and will be disposed of next
week. Refreshments we're served by
the hostess.
Mrs. Clinton H. Watson was hos
tess to the New Century Club last
Wednesday night. The president.
Mrs. Ruark. vice-president of Sus-
sex County. gave an interesting talk
on Conservation of Forests.
Last Friday night Paris Kirby.
District Deputy Grand Master and
STAFF. from Milford, installed the fol-
lowing officers at Fidelity Lodge. No.
25. l. o. o. F.: Acting Past Noble
Grand Leroy II. Ryan; Noble Grand,
John Mason; Vice Grand, Elwood
Hancock; Recording Secretary, Bur-
on G. Cannon, Jr.; Financial Sec
'etary, Harry c. Vickers; Treasur-
,r. Hirons MumfOrd.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ID by members Of Keturah Rebekah
lodge. No. s. consisting Of Christine
Ryan. Mary Marshall. Virginia Muir
ay. Iline Lynah. Kitty Tingle, Ger I
rude Hickman, Gertrude Hudson,
iary Outten and Margaret Marshall.
Leroy Ryan has been appointed I
Ommittee of one to write the entire .
istOry of the FTankford Volunteer
ire Company from the first unoffi-
ial meeting until the present time. .
{ will be presented to MiddletOwn
0 be made a part Of the State Re :
ords. Mr. Ryan is one Of the organ
sers of the local company.