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Smyrna times., 1944-12-07

spring, all being engaged in the
canning business.
Thanksgiving evening brought a
large number gathered at the
Opera House to witness the pro-
duction of Faust" The personnel
was from home talent mostly from
the high school who desired to
make enough out of the drama to
benefit departments of the high
school. The net receipts amount
ed to $4,000.
The B. M. S. X. met at the home
of Miss Bertha Hoffecker last
night. 1t was the occasion of
serving refreshments = once a
month. In the business meeting
prior to this the subject of the An
nual Reception was discussed and
it was decided to hold it at the
home of Mrs. w. F. Brown New
Years Eve.
Whooping cough is becoming
epidemic in this neighborhood and
many cases are among the very
young children.
The Walker public school was in
session Thanksgiving day, Friday
being observed as the holiday.
Smyrna times., 1944-12-07
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

Edward Stevens, who played the
part of Siebel in "Faust" on
Thanksgiving evening was serious
ly burned while helping to prepare
PHOSPHORUS to illuminate the
skeleton for act 6, the revels of
the night of Walpurgis. They
were preparing this substance un-
derneath the stage where they
could have more room. The chem
ical properties of this substance
are such that it must be cut under
water, owing to its strong affinity
for oxygen. Somehow they allow
ed it to get dry and as result
confiagration nearly took place.
The boys jumped out of the trap
door on the stage crying fire. A
heavy volume of smoke poured out
and with the assistance of John
Patterson and others the fire was
put out after deluging it with
water. Edward Stevens was burn
ed the worst, his hands were blis-
tered and his knee badly burned;
so much so as to confine him to
the house for several days. Cove
Todd also had his clothes badly
burned. 1t was substance that
even professional chemists are cau-
tious in handling, and was very
risky business for inexperienced
boys to play with.
The little folks of Miss Mary
Spruance's school room have a
yearly saving fund by which they
accumulate money to purchase
presents for their parents. 1t is in
little amounts but aggregates a
clever sum by the time the holidays
come. This makes the third year
they have been acting on this plan,
the aggregate for this year being
$121.37.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Jardine re-
turned on Friday evening from
their wedding trip and are stopping
temporarily at the Delaware
House, preparatory to entering
their new home on South Street.
They were given a complimentary
serenade by the Independent Cor
net Band the same evening and
the congratulations of friends has
since been in order.
j. D. Evans spent last week with
his Jersey friends. A chief Incl
dent of his visit was a deer hunt
in Cape May county, he being one
of a party of nine, stalking, who
take positions in the woods to
shoot the deer as it fees before the
hounds. These parties are not al
ways successful but this one secur-
ed a fine deer.
l.. w. Counselman, who has been
residing at Houston for some years
moved up this week to take the
house vacated by David Stewart.
His son, J. B. Counselman will
also move up and take the house
to be vacated by o. B. Voshell.
Ross Counselman having been a
resident of this town since last
Smyrna times., 1944-12-07
STATE COLLEGE BANQUET
Annual Football Banquet at Dover
December 18th

Delaware State College will OBJ
serve its annual football banquet
at Dover December IL, honoring
the Hornets who compiled sea-
sons record of two victories and
three defeats. Captain Henry
"Clay" Aldridge, Delaware's bid
for -All-American honors, and his
teen-age gridders returned to the
gridiron this year after war
time absence of one year. Against
Morgan, Lincoln, Howard, and Alb
erdeen, Aldridge, Delaware's speed
boy and noted passer, compared
favorably with any All-Americans.
Coaches have declared him one of
the finest runners and passers of
the year. and one Of the greatest
defensive and blocking backs of
Smyrna times., 1944-12-07
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
so YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

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., 1944-12-07

their sons Henry and Edward and
daughter Mary home with them for
Thanksgiving.
Theodore Stratton and wife are
guests of Mrs. John Blizzard at
the Delaware House.
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FARM IMPLEMENTS

tAflM lNlfIE<uIINl 10
One 8-ft. Mccormick binder, in
good condition; Mccormick 5-ft
mower, good; John Deere corn
planter, John Deere riding plow
12-in. bottom; 11-spout Ontario
grain drill, sows fine; lime drill
trailer to haul horses and cows
horse rake, 2 riding cultivators
spring wagon, hay wagon and
rack, 75-tooth drag harrow, So
tooth drag harrow, double disc sod
cutter, Chatham grain fan, lot of
small farm tools, harness, single
trees, shovels, forks, SKI water
tank, knocked down; two-way
water pump.
Milk Equipment: Ice Box and
cans.
Household Goods: Washing ma
chine, couch, chairs, tables, and
many odd pieces too numerous to
mention.
TERMS of Sale: Cash
No goods to be removed until
paid for.
HOWARD JONES
]. c. Walker, Auctioneer.
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NOTICE
In pursuance of an order of Ernest B.
Raughley, Register of Wills, in and for
Kent County, Delaware, dated Nov. 29,
A. D. 1914 notice is hereby given of the
granting Letters Testamentary on the es-
tate of William Arthur Stokesbury on the
29th day of November A. D. 1914. All
persons having claims against the said
William Arthur Stokesbury deceased, are
required to exhibit the same to such Ex-
ecutrix within one year after the date of
the granting of such Letters, or abide by
the law in that behalf. which provides
that such claims against the said estate
not SO exhibited shall be forever barred.
SUZANNE M. STOKESBURY,
Executrix of
William Arthur Stokesbury. deceased.
Arley B. Aagee. Jr.. Esq.
Atty.
Smyrna times., 1944-12-07
6 Horses and Colts

PET, Iron Grey Mare, years
old, with colt by her side,
LADY, Iron Grey Mare, 5 years
old, weighing 1900 lbs. These two
make an excellent team.
NED, Roam Horse, 9 years old.
PRINCE, Bay Colt, 3 years old.
ANNA, Black Colt, 1 year old.
Smyrna times., 1944-12-07

the decade. Coach Thomas Tank"
Conrad, all-time all-American, will
present letters to the squad.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
YMCA BASKETBALL
BEGINS TONIGHT

ORGANIZED basketball for older
bows and boys in the employed
group will begin at the Y. M. c. A.
tonight at S:15 o'clock, Physical Dl'
rector Adam W. Smith announced
today.
Steps will be taken toward choos'
ing and organizing teams for a
preliminary league which will play
until the Christmas season. Final
leagues will be made up at the
first of next year.
Awards will be made to league
winners at the completion OF the
basketball season.
~ Basketball for the Younger mem
bers of the Y. M. G.. A. boys div
sion will get underway Saturday
morning. Mems teams will organ
ize on Monday November 20. Plans
for a church league are also being
mode. Interested organizations
may obtain full information by
contac citing Mr.. Smith.
Members participating in the
basketball program are assured o1
ample supplies but must furnish
their own gym clothes.
Mr.. Smith stated that the swim
ming pool is closed for repairs.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
HOBBS SELECTED
AS ALL-EASTERN

Husky John Hobbs, Wilmington
right tackle, was honored Monday
when at a meeting of Eastern
Conference coaches he was chosen
as a member of the all Eastern
Conference team. Hobbs, 200 pound
Junior sensation, has stood out
with his sterling play in the line,
on defense as web as offense.
The meeting was called pri-
marily to arrange a basketball
schedule and to draw up plans
for the 1915 baseball and foot.
ball seasons. Each school-Wil
mington, Raleigh, Durham, Rocky
Mount, Fayetteville, and Wilson
will enter a team into each sport
with the exception of Fayetteville
who will not compete in baseball
The lineup for the All-Easterr
eleven finds Rocky Mount repre-
sented by four players; Wilson, by
three; Raleigh, by two; and Dur
ham and Wilmington with ont
each.
The complete list includes Jim
my Lands of Rocky Mount, ane
Billy Hawkins of Raleigh, ends
Tom Matthews of Rocky Mount
and John Hobbs of Wilmington
tackles; Charlie Lyon of Wilson
and Fred August of Rocky Mount
guards; Frank Penney of Durham
center; Jack Gillette of Wilson
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
WILSON ANNEXES
EASTERN CROWN

MI. victory over Rocky Mount
& week which clinched the East
w. conference championship Tor
No Wilson Cyclone also awarded
4 I'M honor of being the Eastern
Representative in an encounter
Nth The Western winner for the
S'1 W;1son is also a decided leader
h. statistics, having massed III
3noints in five conference games
|fsainst total of 81 for oppon'
t1ts. Rocky Mount, the runner.
In has collected 142, allowing its
bpponents Is. ,,,
The current leaders in the West
err division, Gastonia and Greens
Moro, have already met for their
EEeasonal grid battle, the latter
Mean losing by two touchdowns'
Selection Of a definite WHINE,
must wait the results of a game
between Greensboro and Burling'
Iton this Friday night.
The standings:
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
,uu1rNEY MARTIN

1 W YORK, Nov. 14-lR-Firs'
NEW ,anad a little toward Army.
W lea "e leared a little towarc
then then, we and now we're leaning q
navy. o~ a's1 Army again. Swayine
l ttle ~ they call US. Or tipsy Mar
=. ,ve haven't fallen yet for
sus + e to the point OF a con-
victon e1 IL meet at Annapolis
great e'' md the leaning toward
D.e' Am. 2, s' now W. is practically j, in:
The AiH.I In fact. it's about the
srab+est lean you ever saw:
stt rag natural reaction a t e r
.. Ins spectacular $50 victory
Army Sotre Dame and comparing on F.
over l no with Nays 1918 tri-
tia. 1--WE over the Irish is, in effect:
u 'Gnl11 that that's that. Army is better
"W .e extensively sffT, and defensively
. nom Navy and should win IN
san MT r.:rnsrently are without natu-
we rs spt as we don't think
' 's!, se mite true. That Army should
tAat s., $ q - canter, that is. Our mem
VIII Of If that terrific Navy ilne pan,
o o.yiu NJ the Irish is too vlV, no; ana c,
taki hsve little doubt the beating
We ,,sr+ a'1 Dame took in that game :, a a
s Nosss ago had its effect on the
' Nssh performance last Saturday
lFl hreuing from the Army y stan nc !
A AT there is no doubt that the
p gadats are vastly improved team
. .ssr last year Much more i-nprov-
.. .,'l undoubtedly than Navy winch \
~. soo,r ned to be practically as gooo
y the close of the 1943 season son. as as
a. +, .l' today Last year Army Al lost st to
y. ~ 'V BY only 1910, with the #, first s.
NAY inst about even-stephen. When
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
Newton Expects Thrash
To Be Well By Saturday

COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov. 14.-(P
- Coach Doc Newton said today
that the star of his South Carolina
Gamecock football team, End Pat
Thrash, would be fully recover
ed'' from injuries suffered week
before last against North Carolina,
in time to play against the Duke
Blue Devils here Saturday.
Thrash played less than two
minutes against Presbyterian last
Saturday as Newton sought to pro-
tect healing injDy.
Newton shifted his backfield in
today's practice, putting blocking
Back Brick Bradford at fullback,
and WingLack Jim Hunnicutt at
left halt.
Buck Isom, converted third
strong center who has played
blocking back for the last two
games, appeared to have that
starting assignment, with New.
berry Transfer Steve Trewheela,
and Milligan Transfer Harry Ken.
ney as alternates.
Dutch Brembs and Ben Suttle,
until two weeks ago third string
reserves, were sharing the wing
back post.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
Bank Roll Helps Braves
Land Most Ne1u Players

sacker is a righthanded hitter. The
pair was recommended by Scout
Jack McCallister and cost an un-
announced sum and four players.
Infielder Tony York should ne
into the Coleman scheme OF things
somewhere around the inner de.
tense that was shaky after Connie
Ryan went into the service in July.
York, who can play short or third,
was picked up at the waiver price
from the Chicago Cubs after play
ing the last two months of the
season on option with Los Angeles.
First base will get new coverage
in either Joe Mack, veteran who
hit .2o7 for Columbus. or Vince
Shupe, a $40 socker for Del Bis
sonette at the Braves Hartford.
Conn, pennant-winning farm in
the Eastern league.
Pitcher Char-ey Cozart, n a.
year-old lefthander, was purchased
from Atlanta where he won 10 and
lost Is and Harry Petty was
brought up from Hartford.
Catching help is represented in
Bob Brady, who Dashed .315 for
Hartford and Mike Ulsiney, a
draftee from Memphis, who can
get behind the plate or play the
outfield.
New outfielders include Bill
Ramsey, drafted from Sacramento
where he hit .279 and led in stolen
bases; Wayne Blackburn, .33e
swatter for indianapolis, and Star
Wentzel of Hartford.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
PLANS TO CONFER
WITH NAVY CHIEF
ON site CHANGE
Secretaries Reported To Be
Discussing Shift
Appeals

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14.-tR-
The question of shifting the Army
Navy football game from An.
napolis to big city stadium ap
parently was in President Roose
velts lap tonight.
Mr.. Roosevelt disclosed That he
had planned to talk with Secre
tary of War Stimson about the
possibility OF shifting the game
but had not had an opportunity
to do so. He indicated he woule
contact Stimson later.
Representative Weiss (D-Penn)
told a reporter that he mad learn
ed at a call at the Navy depart
ment that Secretary Stimson anc
Secretary of Navy Forrestal were
Gin a conference over the posi-
bility Of changing the site Of the
game"
The secretaries are seriously
considering appeals of the treas
ury department" to switch the
December game to Baltimore
or some other large city. and
"open it to the public" Weiss
said.
He added that he expected q
decision within "a hours"
A drive was launched ye1ter-
day by individual members Of
congress to switch the game from
Annapolis, where the seating ca
pacity is approximately 10000, In.
Guiding temporary seats, to q
city where $4,000 to 100, 1000 might
see it.
It's value to the sixth war loan
campaign was pointed out, con-
gressmen declaring that million.
of dollars worth of bonds could
be sold at the game and that the
publicity received would give an
impetus to the drive all over the
nation.
Naval Academy officials have
said they can handle the dispo.
sition of tickets in the short re-
naming time if the game 1.
shifted from Annapolis to a large
stadium.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
BRIGADE BOXING
CLASSES DIVIDED

The steady growth Of interest
in Brigade Boys club boxing
classes has expedited the groups
division into smaller units which
practice in periods between the
hours of 5 and 8 o'clock every
afternoon at the Armory gym.
Periods are scheduled to facili-
tate attendance of each member.
Size, ability, experience, and To-
cation of residence are also TAX
en- into consideration in making
up the divisions.
General conditioning exercises
are first in order in a period S
routine. Bag punching, to develop
power, shadow boxing for speed
reaction, and rope skipping, for
wind and endurance, follow. After
these specialized training activi-
ties, sparring is conducted among
the advanced pupils while the in
experienced watch.
Among those showing promise
fifteen-year-old, lis pound Glen
Sasser is one of Instructor PUNK
Mornings most apt pupils. Glen
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Sasser and lives at No. "a Court
", Lake Forest. He is well &C.
quainted with many elements Of
the ring sport and can hit hard
with either hand. He won a de.
cision last Wednesday night over
Billy Brogan.
Albert King, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. C. King, is one Of the
smallest members of Mooring' S
mitt-slinging band. Albert is Il
years old and though he hasn't
fought yet he is getting lot Of
training under his belt and states
that he is becoming quite an au.
thority on the sport. He weighs
70 pounds and enjoys basketball,
football and baseball in addition
to boxing. He lives at 217 Pine
Crest Parkway, Lake Forest.
Roderick Eason and Levy Heath
are also prominent members Of
the group. Both have victories
to their credit mad are showing
ability and willingness to learn.
Roderick is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. J. Eason and lives at No.
II Court K, Lake Forest. Levy S
parents are Mr.. and Mrs: l.. ].
Heath, No. 8 Court N, Lake For.
est. ..
Parents who have sons enroll
ed in these classes and those who
are interested in having tnei1
children learn to box, are cordial
ly invited to attend. The gym is
located at Second and Church.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
CATS PRACTICE
FOR HAMLET TILT

The New Hanover Wildcats were
shered through a lengthy prac-
zee session yesterday in prepara-
ION for their forthcoming tilt with
Fhe Hamlet aggregation here Fri
pay night. This will be the last
fome game for the locals this year
although they still have a final
Ellt remaining with Fayetteville
thanksgiving day in the Soldier
City.
Yesterdays drills found the Cats
pussy correcting mistakes brought
70 light during last weeks encoun-
Ter with the Durham Bulldogs.
chiefly emphasized were blocking
End llne-plunging. Defensive tao.
ucs were heavily stressed also.
The Cats appear to be in fairly
Food shape for the fray, although
y Is feared that both Red DOVE
fha Johnny Synmes will be I'm.
abla to play.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
Athletics Trade Hamlin
To Toronto Maple Leafs

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14.-(P
Luke (Hot Potato) Hamlin, 49,
year-old Highlander who won six
and lost IL with the Philadelphia
Athletics last season. has beer
trade to Toronto Of the 1nterna-
tional league, Connie Mack an.
nounced today.
Hamlin returns to the Maple
Leafs as part payment for Luther
Knerr, young hurler, who comes
up with the AS next season. Luke
was brought from Toronto at the
end Of the 1913 season.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
M'WILLIAMS TOPS
LOOPS SCORERS

ATLANTA, Nov. IA P Tom
'Shorty" McWilliams Mississippi
States colorful triple-threat tail
back, extended his Southeastern
conference individual scoring lead
by racking up three touchdowns
as the Maroons beat Auburn, 1921,
It marked the third time this
year that the Meridian, Miss,
freshman has scored three touch.
downs in a game and moved his
seasons total to "a points, seconds
only in the nation to Army's Glenn
Davis, who has 96 points
In scoring against Auburn, each
time at crucial moment, Nc
Williams maintained his record OF
having scored in every game and
boosted his average to IA points
per game, highest in the nation.
Bobby Forbes, Of Florida, ran
his total to 81 by scoring six points
against Georgia and held on to
second place, while Allen "Dinky''
Bowen, Of Georgia Tech, kicked
four extra points against Tulane,
Kicking his third place total to A
points. "--'-rf
Billy Bryan Of Georgia, added
two points from placement to
reach 81, taking fourth place from
Buster Stephens of Tennessee, who
was idle. Stephens has SO points,
and Hugh Morrow of Alabama,
with IS points, four added Satur'
day against Mississippi, is in sixth
place.
! The remaining places in the
select ten are shared by five play
ers, each with 80 points, as fol
lows: Curtis Kuykendall of AL
burn, Harry Gilmer, Lowell TeW
and Johnny Hite Of Alabama, and
Jay Parks of Mississippi State.
OF Morrow's total, 20 were made
from placement, all after touch
downs, while Bowen booted q Of
his, three on a field goal that beat
Navy.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15

NEW YORK, Nov. IA R -
Money in the bank didn't mean
thing when the new owners of the
sixth-place Boston Braves tried to
get player help last summer but
the bullying check books of the
three contractors has proved
mighty handy in lining up II brand
new performers for 1915, more
than any other major league club.
Manager Bob Coleman had the
pitching in Jim Tobin, Nate An
dews, L. Javery and Red Barrett
to brother any club including the
Cardinals last season but he
didn't have the punch or defensive
skill to back it up. The team
finished last in hitting at .248 and
tied for fourth in fielding, far be-
hind the leaders.
Prize package of President Bob
Quinns minor league shopping
tour may be. the second base com
bination of Tommy Nelson ano
Dick Guile, purchased from the
Milwaukee Brewers late in the
campaign.
Guile a shortstop, hit a 80;
! in the association although he
missed in an earlier trial with the
Chicago White Sox. A talented leae
off man who was able to steal l!
bases, Cutler had enough power
at the plate to include 80 doubles
4 triples and 5 homers in his 10!
hits.
Nelson was close behind his par
tner, boating 1909 mark and q
home runs. Like Cutler, the secont
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15

BALTIMORE, Nov. 14.-R-Pin-
leo Futurity's $3e, ooo-plus Pot-o'-
Gold appeared likely today to draw
as many as dozen two-year-olds
vying for the Lions share of the
purse and a TOP ranking among
the 1914 JUVENILES, when they 60 to
the post for the 22nd renewal OF
this famous race Saturday.
Although the race is considered
a payoff test for the babies OF
racing and likely to bring forth a
possible three-year-old champion,
so far it's winners have found only
hard luck in their quest for big
stakes the following year. Only
Count Fleet has captured Old Hill
tops Futurity and gone to win TIE
triple crown-the Kentucky Derby,
Preakness and Belmont stakes-in
1913.
Two futurity winners, Challedon
and Bimelich, came back to Pimlic
to take the Preakness but failed in
the Derby, and only Norwich. be-
sides Count Fleet. managed to
stop his nose in front over Church
Ill Downs course in the Kentucky
classic.
Whether it was trying to avoid
F'uturity bad luck or not, the two
leading 1914 juvenile contenders,
W. M. Jeffords' Pavot and John
Marsch's Free For All, won't be
around Saturday. They've been re-
tired for the season
However, the railbirds settled
today on three thoroughbreds as
likely favorites-Calumet farms
Hail Victory, Petntagon stables
The Doge, and Col. c. v. Whit
ney's Recce. AL have been recent
winners.
Three others highly regarded are
Ell Jayel farms Chronoflite, Lon
champ farms Baron Jack, and Col
E. r. Bradley's Bymeabond, who
also have accounted for triumphs
in Maryland and New York this
fall
Expected to complete the tield
when entries close Friday are W
L. Brann's Challenging, Brookfield
farms Brookfield, Calumet farm S
Pot O'Luck, Brookmeade stables
Great Power. Christiana stables
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
GRAHAM SPARKS
BUSTERS DRILL

CHAPEL HILL, Nov. 14.-(P)-
Otto Graham's accurate passing
featured the Cloudbuster practice
season here this afternoon as
preparations began for Saturdays
game with Camp Peary.
The former Northwestern All
American was throwing the ball
all over the lot and with deadly
accuracy. Also doing some toss
ing was Jitterbug Kellogg, the
former Tulane wizard.
Bill Wilson, right half, and
George Lorentz, first string tackle,
who were hurt in the Georgia Pre-.
Flight game. participated in light
work and Stan Koslowski, hard
hitting fullback, was still absent
from practice with a shoulder in
jury.
There are several new faces who
will see action this Saturday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
DUDLEY ELECTED
GOLFERS HEAD

CHICAGO, Nov. IA Up Ed
Dudley of the Broadmoor Country
club, Atlantic City, N. j., today
was elected to his fourth term as
president of the Professional Golf
ers' association, holding its 2Sth
convention.
Frank Sprogell, of Kent Country
club, Grand Rarids, Mich, was
reelected secretary, and Willie
Mcguire, Houston, Tex, Country
club, was reelected treasurer.
Robert T. Grand Slam Jones,
Atlanta, Ca, and Walter Hagen,
Detroit, were reelected honorary
vice presidents.