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Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
FIRE FATAL
TO BABY GIRL
Two Houses Destroyed by
Blaze in Which Father
Is Badly Burned
OTHERS RESCUED

Fire destroyed the double DWELL
ing on north Main Street, occupied
by William Henry johnson and
family on one side and Arnold A.
Evans and wife on the other. The
five-weeks-old baby girl of the
Johnsons was burned to death in
her crib and her father suffered
first and second degree burns of
the face, hands and shoulders as
well as shock and is now a patient
in the Kent General Hospital in
Dover where his condition is SER
ious. The fire started after an
employee of the Ice Service Com
pany had filed an oil drum in the
shed kitchen, and had gone to the
truck to shut off the oil. Hearing
screams he rushed in to find the
entire room in flames, and john
son badly burned trying to rescue
his family. After preliminary
treatment at the office of DR.. Will
liam G. Pritchard, johnson was
taken in the American Legion
Ambulance to the hospital in Do
yer. Three small children and the
mother were rescued: Vera, 6
years; Victoria 5, and William Jr
3 years, and Elva ]. the mother
"a. The baby, Sharon Lucinda
who was born February 28th was
baptised on Sunday at the church
The Rev. ]. w. Parkins, pastor of
the Church of the Nazarene, who
was working for the Ice Service
Company, was burned about the
face and hands and was treated al
Jones Pharmacy. The blaze made
rapid headway and the firemen o.
Citizens Hose Company made
every effort to save the baby who
was in crib in a first floor room
The heat was too intense at first
for rescue but before the entire
! blaze was out a number of volun-
teer firemen led by Temple Helm
old, assistant Chief, donned gas
masks and entered the smoke filled
room to bring out the body of the
child. The tenants on the other
side of the property were not in
jured but lost all their household
goods either by fire or water DAM
age. Loss is estimated by the
firemen to household goods at ST.
500. The direction of the wind at
the time of the blaze undoubted-
ly saved other buildings.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
'ROUND-UP" FOR HOSTESSES
Junior Hostess Organization At
tend Session at Dover Tuesday

Members of the U. S. o. Junior
hostess organization attended the
first of two sessions of round
up" held at the Century Club, Do
yer on Tuesday evening. The
speaker was Miss Suzanne Cope,
of Philadelphia, who talked on
"The Returned Serviceman." Miss
Cope has had experience at Allan
tic City in the problems of the re-
turned veteran and the junior
hostess. Girls from Smyrna and
Middletown are included in the
group. Plans are being made for
the girls to assume duty on certain
nights each month at the Dover
u. S. o. in addition to their at
tendance at the regular bi-weekly
dances at the Dover Army Air
Field.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
MISSING IN ACTION
Charles A. Peel of Near Townsend
Missing Since March 18th

Charles A. Peel and his wife,
Mrs. Florence Peel of near Town.
send, have received word from the
U. S. Army that their son, Cpl.
William H. Peel has been missing
in action somewhere in Germany
since March 18th. Corporal Peel
attended Clayton school and enter
ed the U. S. Army at Fort Dix,
April 18th, 1912. He served in
this country until February 1945
when he left a point of embarka-
ton for over seas: His mother
received a letter, first from France
then Belgium, then from Germany.
The last letter to arrive at her
home was mailed March Gath,
eight days after he is reported
missing. Cpl. Peeps father is very
i'll and the news of his son miss
ing in action, puts an added burd-
en- on the family.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
SPRING MEETING w. S. C. S.
Mrs. Pimm of New York City vii
Speak at Milford ON April 18th

Mrs. Pimm of New York City vii
Speak at Milford ON April 18th
Mrs. Ira Pimm of New York City
will be the speaker at the spring
meeting of the Dover District Wo-
mans Society of Christian Ser
vice. The meeting will be held in
Avenue Methodist Church, Milford
on Tuesday, April II beginning at
10 o'clock. Mrs. G. Marshall
Townsend of Milford, president of
the District, will preside at the
two sessions of the day. Luncheon
will be served by the Missionary
Circle of Avenue Church of which
Mrs. F. Burgette Short is the
chairman. Mrs. William Sharp of
Harrington and Mrs. John Shil-
ling of Dover will conduct the per-
iod of devotions for the day. Mrs.
Clyde Nelson of Milford will sing
III Illc dl lSlllOOl LIE ldIlGl udA
of the morning session will be
given over to group discussions,
headed by the district secretaries.
Mrs. Ralph L. Minker, conference
president of Wilmington will be
present to talk to the local presi-
dents at this time. Mrs. William
S. Finn of Denton, Nd, confer
ence secretary of organization and
promotion will use this time to
meet the local secretaries and
further her work. Mrs. Pimm will
meet with Mrs. Hix Long of
Laurel at the time of these dis
cussions, giving suggestions for
youth work. All local societies
will be represented at this meet
ing. A large attendance is ex-
pected. 81
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
USED CLOTHING
FOR THE NEEDY
Clothing Drive For War
Stricken People is On In
Full Swing Here
5 POUNDS PER PERSON

Mrs. Thomas Russell, general
chairman for the United National
Clothing collection for Smyrna,
announces that garments may be
taken to the following places
where boxes have been placed to
receive them: The Fruit Growers
Bank, the National Bank of Smyr-
ma, the Post Office, Warner w.
Price Office, and the Fire House.
The following groups will hold
special dates for collection: at the
school on Friday, April 13; the
Red Rose patrol Girl Scouts on
Tuesday, April z; the Woman's So
ciety for Christian Service, April
20. At the meeting of the Twen-
tieth Century Club on Friday
members are asked to bring one
or more garments. "The desper-
ate need of the French people for
food and clothing and the highly
complex manner in which they
have organized to help themselves
were described last week by Paul
Anderson, senior representative OF
the American Young Mems Chris
tian Association in Europe, who
has just returned from a four
month trip for France, Inc, and
other organizations" Mr.. Ander-
son said that the number of de
vastated" persons is staggering.
From official French figures he re-
ported that three to four million
homes have been completely de-
stroyed, with an additional million
partially destroyed. Refugees num-
ber 100000 and an additional g.
126,000 men and women were TAX
en- to Germany as forced laborers,
prisoners and political deportees.
They and their families must also
be cared for. Supplies are SO
scarce that thread is taken from
German parachutes and from flour
sacks sent by Americans. The
most needed items of clothing, ac-
cording to Mr.. Anderson are
blankets, shoes, underwear and
children's clothes. An example of
the quantities required he listed
few requests made by the French
alone. They included 10000 wo-
mems coats, 100000 pairs of
stockings, 100000 boys pants, co.
900 blankets and 100000 pairs
sheets. The quota for Smyrna is
5 tons, which means 5 pounds per
person. The Girl Scouts and the
Red Cross Motor Corps will make
a house-to-house canvass on Sat
urday, April Ia of the section of
town from the A & + corner, IN
cluding S. Main street to the lake;
the Lake Como Garden area; the
western edge of Spruance City,
and Commerce Street, the side on
which the A & P store stands. A
later date will be set for collec-
tions in other segments of the
town. On April 16 collections will
be made in the country if commit
tee members are notified: Mrs.
Boehmler, Mrs. Russell or Mrs.
Harmonson, and if amounts of
clothing are large enough to war
rant collection.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
GIRL SCOUTS
HAVE GARDEN
Lone Troop Will Care For PO-
tatOes and Tomatoes
Now Planted
WILL SELL PRODUCE

With the coming of the planting
season, Smyrna Girl Scouts are
turning to gardening. In response
to an appeal of the U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture for 20,000,000
Vivtory Gardens, and National
Girl Scouts for 250,0O0 Girl Scout
Victory Gardens, both intermed-
late troops are already at work on
more than twenty gardens. The
members of Lone Troop 1 are
working on the Gardener Badge.
Requirements are for a garden
1912 feet which must be planted,
tended and harvested by the Scout
to whom it belongs.
One-half Acre Troop Garden
Lone Troop 3, under leadership
of Mrs. Ray Beltz have taken
over one-half acre of ground for a
troop garden. The ground which
was loaned by j. Edwin Wilson
was ploughed for the girls by
George Wiley. Under the direc-
tion of j. w. Ryan and S. P.
Ebaugh, who are acting as con-
sultants, the girls have already
planted 100 pounds of potatoes.
This and tomatoes will be the
main crop. The scouts hope to
realize enough money from the
sale of their garden produce to
carry on their winter projects.
Members participating are Alice
Jane Matthews, Muriel Beltz, Dor
othy Burge, Peggy Clark, Mary
Everett, Ruth Hudson, Ruth John
son, Betty Ryan, Marjery Lamb,
Sally Bodley, Betty White and
Marie FAIRIES.
Farewell Party
Lone Troop l held a party at
last weeks meeting in honor of
Mary Easley who left Wednesday
for her new home in Whiteford,
Maryland. Shirley Hudson and
Clara Robinson were the commit
tee in charge of refreshments.
Mary was presented with a girl
scout autograph album.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
GUARD
IN REVIEW
Company B Will Hold Drill
On Market Street Plaza
Monday Night
PUBLIC INVITED

Company B of the Delaware
State Guard will hold a public
drill on Market Street Plaza next
Monday evening at $50 o'clock.
There are Is men from Smyrna
who are members of Company B..
Demonstrations will be given of
riot duty, close order drill and ex-
tended drill. Members of the Del
aware State Guard are under the
command of the u. S. Army and
their equipment is furnished by
the army. They stand ready at
any time to be called for riots or
any serious troubled in the COM
munity. A membership drive is
now taking place and boys of 16
years or over are urged to join to
better acquaint them with the
proper action used in protecting
the home front. The Federal in
spection of the troop took place
Monday evening at the Armory in
Dover and all were complimented
on the splendid drill given as well
as the condition of equipment and
uniforms. Drilling takes place
once week in the Armory in Do
yer and practice shooting on a
rifle range. The public is most
cordially urged to witness this
drill of Company B which has q
normal lenrollment of go men.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
MISSING WITH SUBMARINE
Burton Paul johnson, Clayton, on
Duty Since 1943, Lost on AIbacore

Duty Since 1943, Lost on AIbacore
The Bureau of Personnel of the
Navy Department at Washington,
D. c., has notified Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Misner johnson of Clayton
that their son, Burton Paul John
son, Electricians Mate &c, U. S.
N. R., is missing in action. He was
aboard the u. S. S. Albacore, which
was reported overdue from patrol
operations and is presumed to be
lost. No information has been re-
ceived concerning the personnel
aboard that submarine. He first
entered the U. S. Navy October z,
1912 and was sent to the Great
Lakes Training Station for his
boot training. From there he went
to Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa,
where he had a course in electric
ity, telephone, gyro compass and
radar. He received his diploma
from the college and also from the
u. S. Navy. While at college he
volunteered for submarine service
and after graduation was sent to
New London, Conn, for training,
which was finished in August 1943
and he shipped to the west coast.
His promotion to Electricians
Mate &c came in 1914.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
Recent Real Estate Sales

Miss Mary Spruance has sold
her house on Union Street to Mrs.
Lillias Pierson of Smyrna, the
transaction being made through
the office of G. Harvey Wright.
Mr.. Wright also reports that Cal
vert Shenton of Wilmington has
sold his house here to William
Eley of Ingleside, Md. William H.
Creadick his store and filling sta
ton and four acres of ground on
North DUPONT Highway to L. Cross
of Homes, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
RULING ON RATION BOOKS
Longer Waiting Period Before Re-
placements of Lost Food Book

placements of Lost Food Book
All persons who lose food ration
books face a longer waiting period
before their replacement. and pos
sibly appearance before the food
panel of the Local War Price and
Rationing Board, Charles Wizard
esty, OPA District Director for
Delaware has warned the public.
Mr.. Hardesty said an increase in
applications for requirements of
War Ration Book Four has forced
the OPA to STRICTLY adhere to the
regulations affecting replacement
of books. Even the applications
for replacement of Book Three,
now used only for shoe stamps,
have shown substantial increase
during the past three months. The
replacement applications now
number many times the figure for
year ago. The District Director
reported that the elven War Price
and Ration Boards in the state re-
placed 414 per cent more lost and
stolen War Rationing Books Four
in January, 1945, over January a
year ago. Obviously" he said,
immediate steps have to be taken
to put a stop to this increase. Our
Boards have been notified to ad-
here strictly to the replacement
provisions of the regulations.
These provide not only for a wait
ing period of 80 to so lays after
application has been made, but
also a thorough investigation of
the conditions surrounding the loss
or theft of the ration books. This
also may require the appearance
of the applicant before a Board
panel"
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
Century Club Meeting

Mrs. Thomas Russell, chairman
of Conservation for Delaware
State Federation of Women's
Clubs, and also for the local club,
will talk at the meeting on Fri
day afternoon at the club room on
the subject Club Women and Del
aware's Resources" Each mem-
ber who attends is asked to bring
one or more garments for the
United Nations Clothing Cam-
paign. !,
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
Death of Mrs. Laura Rash, 10

Mrs. Laura Rash, age 70, widow
of Martin L. Rash, died Thursday,
April 5th. She had been resi-
dent of Cheswold for some time,
and was a daughter of David and
Sara Todd Argo. Funeral servic-
es were held at FAIRIES Funeral
Chapel, Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock with Rev. Robert E. Green
officiating. Burial was in Odd Fell
lows Cemetery, Camden, Della
ware. She is survived by one son,
Sydnie L. Argo of Newark, Del.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
MILK PRODUCTION PICTURE
"Science of Milk Production" to
Be Shown at Grange Meeting

"Science of Milk Production" to
Be Shown at Grange Meeting
1.-THE Science OF Milk Produc-
ton, a technicolor film by DR..
Peterson, of University of Min
nesota, will be shown at the meet
ing of the Smyrna Grange to-
night Thursday April 18th. This
film is showing for the first time
the inside of the cows udder, also
the action while being milked;
causes of mastitis and what makes
the COW give her milk. William
E. Tarbell, acting county agricul-
tural agent for Kent County, will
address the meeting on Farm
Labor" All persons interested in
milk production and farm labor
are invited to attend as guests of
the Grange.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
Smyrna School Girls Honored

Patricia Piper and Jean Ellen
Russell were elected by the senior
class of the John Bassett Moore
School as, the members most likely
to succeed in examinations to be
sponsored by soft drink concern
for four-year scholarships at ST.
600 a year, plus expenses, at any
college chosen by the recipient.
The examinations will be given
next Monday at all senior high
schools in Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Benjamin f. Barber, 81, Black
smith of Hartly, Died April 8th

Benjamin F. Barber, age 81, a
well known blacksmith of Hartly,
died at his residence near there
Sunday, April 8th. He was a son
of John and Mary Ford Barber
formerly of the Collins Beach
area. Funeral services were held
at his late residence, Tuesday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev.Wil-
son Moore of Dover, in charge. In
terment was in Templeville Gem
etery, Md. His wife, Armand Ball
Barber died in 1929. Surviving is
one son, Walter L. Barber near
Hartly.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
CITATION FOR SERVICE
Lit. Col. James Caleb Boggs, U. S.
Army Receives Citation

Lieut.-Col. James Caleb Boggs,
U. S. Army, son of State Detective
and Mrs. j. Edward Boggs of
Cheswold, has received an oak leaf
cluster to the Bronze Star Medal
for meritorious service. The cita-
tion follows: Lieutenant Colonel
James c. Boggs, General Staff
Corps, Assistant Chem of Staff,
Ga, Headquarters, 9Th Armored
Division, United States Army, for
meritoriuh service in connection
with military operations against
an enemy of the United States not
involving aerial fight in France,
Belgium, Luxembourg, and Ger
Continued on Page Threel
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
Yankee Doodle Minstrel

The Yankee Doodle Minstrel,
sponsored by the Young Adult
Fellowship Group of Asbury
Church will be given on May 4.
Nelson Everhart is in charge of
production; music will be furnish
ed by the Smyrna Band under the
direction of H. P. Shapley. Talent
galore will grace the stage. Tick
cts are now on sale, with John w.
Urian as ticket master.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
Sgt. Edmondson on Bond Tour

T-Sgt. Guy Edmondson, veter-
an B-24 radio operator back from
35 missions with the 8th Air
Force, left AAF Redistribution
Station No. 1, Atlantic City, N. j.,
on 30-day bond selling tour of
Pennsylvania. Touring in connec-
tion with the 7th War Loan Drive
which opened April 9, Sgt. Ed
mondson will return in month to
Atlantic City for reassignment.
Smyrna times., 1945-04-12
G. C. KING BUYS BUSINESS

Takes Over Stand Occupied by j.
Frank Robinson Company
The grocery and meat business
operated by j. Frank Robinson
Company and managed for several
years by Mrs. Myrtle Wade, has
been sold to Charles c. King of
this town. Mr.. King took hold on
Monday and will operate the bust
ness as Kings Market in the same
next to The Times office,
where he will welcome his patrons
and show them fine class of mer-
Evening star., 1945-10-06
Reds Favor YugosIav
Peace Making Role
BY the Associated Press.


LONDON, Oct. ga Pravda edi-
torial broadcast by Moscow radio to-
day argued that if France were
brought into Balkan treaty-making.
similar privileges should be accord
ed Yugoslavia, Poland and Czecho-
Slovakia. Z
What grounds are there to remove
Yugoslayia from participation in
drawing up peace treaties with Italy
and Germany's Balkan ex-Satellites.
since it is known that Yugoslavia
has done more than most other
countries to defeat Hitlerite Ger
many and Fascist ItsIy?" the edi-
torial asked.
While agreeing To extend the
number Of countries invited TO take
part in drawing up peace treaties,
how can one eliminate Poland and
Czeehoslovakia. whose sacrifices in
the struggle against Hitler's ag-
gression are universally known?"
Obviously there are no grounds
for doing So Pravda asserted.
The Soviet Union during the Coun-
ell Of Foreign Ministers Conference
held out against the participation of
France and China in the discussions
OF Balkan peace treaties
In Paris. Jacques Barrst, radio
commentator. said in a broadcast
that the construction of collective
peace appears to have been ad-
lourne6''
Evening star., 1945-10-06
House Expected 10 Pass
Tax Measure Thursday

The $500 00e, 900 tax reduction
bill for l94s is expected TO pass the
House Thursday and go to the Sem
ate for consideration.
The House Ways and Means Com
mlttee finished an outline of the
measure late yesterday and directed
drafting experts to have it ready to
be reported to the House by Tues
day.
The Tays and means group then
viii apply to the Rules COMMITTEES
Wednesday for special rule TO ex-
Epedite House passage the following
day. The bill reduces the tax burden
of individuals and corporations
Evening star., 1945-10-06
500 Montgomery Veterans
Aided by Service Council

Five hundred Of the $50 men and
women In the eastern suburban
area of Montgomery County who
have been discharged from the
armed services have availed them
selves of the services offered by the
Service Aid Council of Selectiye
Service Board No. 2 Area, William
=, Carlin, president, announced to-
day.
During September, he said. lao
veterans were interviewed. Advice
and assistance was given on the
following problems.
Unemployment, II; rehabilitation
disqualification, disability COM
pensation, insurance, etc.. As; edu-
icational, 25;; loans, a. and other
matters, 9. Photostatic copies were
made of l0a discharges and is other
papers. Fifty-nine problems Of wives
and families were handled by the
council secretary.
Anticipating an increase In the
number Of discharged veterans each
week, the council has issued re-
quest for additional interyiewers.
Veterans of World War II who can
give a night week are asked to
call at the Service Aid Council
Building in JNup Blair Park any
night. Monday through Friday, be-
tween 7.3o Ard Q o'clock.
Evening star., 1945-10-06

Nimitz for the address of the
evening.
B. NJ. McKelway. associate eai.
tor OF The Star and president q,
the Washington Board of Trade
presented to the admiral and Mrs
N1mitz silver service in behalf nj
citizens Of the District of Coaumhis
Miss Mona Paulee OF the Metro
polltan Opera sang several solos. se-
eompanied by her husband. Can't
Milne Charnley. 1t. Comdr. Edwin
r. Duehin, U. S. N. R. played the
piano and got the audience en- ran
port by persuading them to ioin in
favorite songs.
Several not on the formal nro-
gram were induced to come to the
stage and contribute, among them
George O'Connor, the Capitals per-
ennlal minstrel, and two of the
Medal of Honor heroes. Col. Bovins-
ton and Marine Capt. Joseph j. Nc
Carthy
The symphony orchestra of the
Navy Band, directed by 1t. Charles
Brendler, U. S. N, performed
throughout the evening.
The program opened with the in
vocation by Capt. Maurice Sheehy
lately a Navy chaplain, and the
benedlction was pronounced by Can't
Jonn w. Moore, another naval chan
lam. Both served in the Pacific.
"IndsmitabIe Leader"
In decorating Admiral Ninitz in
the rose garden outside the exeeu-
tive offices, the President described
the Pacific commander as a wise
steadfast and indemitable leader. y
adding that it gave him the great
est pleasure in the world" to pin the
Gold Star on the admiral's blouse
beside the rows of ribbons he has
earned during his long service.
The admiral called the award a
tribute to the high valor of all those
lighters in the Pacific "and to the
job they have done"
There were more than 100 SPEC
tators at the ceremony, including
Mrs. Ninlitz and their three daugh-
tiers, Admiral William D. Leahy. the
Presidents chief Of staff; Admiral
Ernest j. King. chief of naval op-
erations, and the other high officers
OF the naval service.
Evening star., 1945-10-06
Iruk Basiion Now in Ruins,
U. 5. Naval Group Finds
" the Associated Press

BY lne Associated Press.
PEARL HARBOR, Oct. s.-Truk.
once mystery-shreuded japanese
naval bastion. is in ruins. an Amer
lean naval inspection party re-
ported. The American air and sea
blockade of it was so deadly that
after supply ship left 500 tons Of
rice there in June, 1914, only
trickle of relief reached it until
wars end.
The Americans were the first to
visit the Truk area since before the
World War. Z
T party said Dublon Island
ma e. which menaeed Amer
lean shipping early in the war. had
hsen bombed into uselessness. Brok-
en- skeletons OF planes Uttered the
ramp. Fuel tanks were in ashes.
There were few shells of con-
crete buildings. The shattered hulls
and sterns of sunken ships stuck out
of the water at the former base Of
the Imperial Japanese Fourth Fleet.