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Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
BODY FOUND
BY TRAPPER
One of Three Men Who Dis
appeared Jan. 18th Found
at Woodland Beach
OTHERS NOT FOUND

The body of Alfred Rhees Brad
ford, 46, of near Frederick, who
was one of three civilian firemen
at Fort DUPONT who mysteriously
disappeared Jan. 25 after leaving
the military base for a visit home,
was found late Monday afternoon
in the Causeway Canal at
Woodland Beach. The other two
men and the automobile in which
they were riding have not yet been
located. Cummins Slaughter, a
trapper of near Little Creek, found
the body while making his round
of traps. State troopers from the
Dover station of the State Police
dragged the canal until after 8
p. m. in search of the other miss
ing men, Harold Harrington, AZ,
of near FREDERICK, and Carroll
46, of Magnolia. Relatives
of the two men assisted. 1t is
planned to continue the search.
Bradford was identified by dia-
mond ring he was wearing and by
papers in his wallet. More than
$50 was found in the wallet, which
indicated police were correct in
their theory that the trio had not
met with foul play, and the car
had accidentally gone off the road
and overheard. A physician said
death appeared to have been caus-
ed by drowning. Bradford is sur
vived by his wife, Elizabeth Cass
and three children, Mel
va Jane, Is; James c., IL, and AL
fred R. Bradford, IL.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
RED CROSS
FUND DRIVE
Drive to Reach Goal in Smyr-
ma Now Underway as Sec
Ond Week Nears End
MANY CONTRIBUTE

The $4,000 quota for this area is
well under way as the second
week of the Red Cross War Fund
Drive gets under way. 1t has
been the intention of the Delaware
Chapter directors to finish the
campaign March 18th and if any
one who is willing to give, has not
been directly contacted, perhaps
it is because they were not at
home when solicitors called; most
certainly no one was Intentionally
overlooked and if you have not as
yet contributed, the chairman of
this area, George w. Wright, re-
quests that some solicitor be seen
to whom your contribution can be
given. Do not forget the import
ance of the Red Cross to our boys
in Service all over the world. They
appreciate the Red Cross and the
Red Cross needs your help. to fill
those boxes of food and clothing
which our boys receive in prisoner
of war camps of other countries.
The following as published in last
weeks issue are solicitors to
whom may be given your contribu-
ton: Mrs. Lee Gooden, Mrs. w. j.
M. Wroten, Mrs. Lee Deakyne,
Mrs. Richard Price, Mrs. Glenn
Martin, Miss Sara Pratt, Mrs. Al
fred Tilghman, Mrs. Walter David,
Miss Lizzie Jones, Mrs. Matilda
Miller, Mrs. Mary Ennis; East OF
Boulevard, Samuel Dodson, Miss
Incl Burton, Mrs. Florence Polk,
Mrs. Grace Terry; Welfare Home,
Mrs. Marjorie Turner; West Smyr-
ma, Mrs. Catherine Bailey; Rural,
Mrs. Frank Ryan, Mrs. Elmer
Pratt Mrs. Charles Lafferty, Mrs.
Harold Senger, Harry Blendt;
Miss Anna B. Beckett and Mrs.
James E. Turner.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
IA MILLION GOAL FOR 9TH WAR
LOAN MAY nth TO JUNE BOTH

paign will extend from May IA to
June 30-seven weeks as compar-
ed with four weeks in the Sixth
War Loan from Nov. 20 to Dc. 16.
In addition to this seven week
drive, an ''intensification of activ-
tiles" in the sale of series e bonds
will begin April 9, when millions
of persons in payroll savings plans
throughout the country will be
asked to enlarge their participa-
ton as a part of the seventh war
loan. Over a period of nearly
three months-April 9 through
July 7-all series E, F and G saw
ings bonds and series G savings
notes processed through the fed
eral reserve banks will be credited
to the drive.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
ID. A. r. Meeting

The regular meeting of the Eliz-
abeth Cook Chapter of the D. A.
R. was held at the home of Mrs.
John johnson at 2:30 o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon. Since the Ma
tional Congress was omitted this
year on account of travel regula-
tions, message from the Presi-
dent General was read and yearly
reports were given and discussed.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
GIRL SCOUTS
32ND BIRTHDAY
All Troops in America Mark
Anniversary of Founding
of Organization
DISPLAY AT SMYRNA

The Smyrna Girl Scouts mark
ed, with all the other troops in
America, the 32nd birthday of the
founding of the organization,
which occurred on March IL, 1913,
in Savannah, Ga.
Display at AIMS Beauty Shop
The local senior scouts have ar
ranged a display in the window of
AIMS Beauty Shop, Main Street,
of the activities of their group.
These include their bond drive,
when a jeep from the Dover Army
Air Field was used to enliven the
campaign; the scrap paper drive
in which they were actively en-
gagged during the past summer,
the Juliet Low World Friendship
Fund which is depicted by a dis
play of dolls of all nations. The
committee of senior scouts in
charge of the display includes JAG
qqueline Potter and Mary Jane
Beltz. Mrs. William Dulin is the
leader. The other two groups
marked the anniversary at their
meetings. Lone Troop No. 1,
Mrs. Thomas Russell, leader, has
made a replica of the steamboat,
Juliet Low, which was launched in
May, 1914, in Georgia. The orig
inal picture of the boat was loan
ed to the Smyrna Girl Scouts by
the Savannah Girl Scouts Museum,
and is shown in the window dis
play.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
DELAWARE HONORED
State Flag Carried in Procession
at Washington Cathedral Sunday

The flag of Delaware with its
diamond of buff and state coat-of-
arms imposed on a field of colonial
blue was carried in procession at
Washington Cathedral Sunday,
when the state was honored at the
IL o'clock service. Special pray
ers were said for the state officials.
1t has long been custom of
Washington Cathedral to honor
one of the states each Sunday, in
this great Gothic structure which
stands as symbol of the work
and contributions of people of all
faiths throughout the country.
There are many services held daily
in the cathedral. At noon there
are microscopy prayers in the
Chapel of the Holy Spirit, the war
shrine for men and women in the
armed forces and their families.
On We Day there will be prayers
every hour in the cathedral. The
flag was presented to the ca
thedral on Oct. 90, 1888, by Della
ware, through the cooperation of
the then Gov. C. Douglass Buck
and Charles H. Grantland, the Sec
rotary of state of Delaware. The
Delaware flag, along with other
state flags, hangs from the Tri-
forum Gallery, when not carried
in procession.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
ASBURY HAS GOOD REPORT
New Pipe Organ Has Been Order
ed Costing $4,000

The Fourth Quarterly Confer
ence was held at Asbury Church
Tuesday evening, DR.. Walter A.
Hearn presiding. The activities
for the year were reviewed and
the reports were very gratifying.
The treasurer reported that cash
and pledges for the Crusade for
Christ" fund amounts to $3.50,
against a quota of $2289 and that
5000 has already been RENTED.
The Church Improvement Com
mittee reported that the church
has been redecorated at a cost of
$4,000 and other improvements
made that cost $1100, and new
pipe organ has been ordered cost
ing $4,000. The treasurer also re-
ported that all appointments
and assessments had been paid
and the church year has been
closed. The Church School e.
ported that they had a successful
year. $500 was raised for mis-
sionary and $3.50 contributed to
the Church Improvement Fund.
The school is now operating a bus
to Smyrna Landing to bring chill
dren to the Church School. Rev.
Robert E. Green, the pastor, was
unanimously invited to return at a
salary increase of $500 per year.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
Jerman Chapel Church News

Jerman Chapel, Rev. Joseph KEEP
hart, pastor, announces the SER
vices for the week as follows:
Prayer meeting Wednesday night,
7:30; Sunday School on Sunday at
2 o'clock followed by preaching
service at 3 o'clock; song and
evangelistic service at 7:30. Lieut..
Lewis F. Uhlendorff, U. S. Army
Chaplain, and former pastor of the
church, will speak at the after
noon meet at the Chapel.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15

Chairman, William K. Patton, of
the Kent County War Finance
Committee, announced a 4,000,-
100000 goal for the 7th War Loan,
divided evenly between individuals
and corporations. The $7,000,000,-
900 quota for individuals is the
highest ever assigned them. The
Series E quota of $4,000, 100000 is
also more than Mr.. and Mrs.
America have been asked to dig
up for that class of securities
heretofore. The total quota is the
same as that of the Sixth War
Loan. In order to sell the unpre-
cedented amounts of war bonds to
non-corporate investors the Treas
ury set the longest sales period
yet. The formal drive with its
customary great promotional cam
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
ROTARY TOPIC
RED CROSS"
j. B. Shelnutt, Jr., and Lieut..
UhlendOrff Addressed
Meeting Last Week
HOSPITAL SHIP WORK

At the Rotary Club meeting last
Thursday night, George W.Wright,
chairman of the local Red Cross
drive was chairman for the even
ing and had as a guest speaker
James B. Shelnutt, Jr., of Will
mington, who told of the work of
the American Red Cross. Mr.
Shelnutt said that he felt he had
a personal stake, as we all have,
in the Red Cross because of the
many young people who are serv-
ing in the armed forces whom we
know personally. He spoke of the
Red Cross as a link between civil
ization and an army of hate.
1t. Uhlendorff, Chaplain, Speaks
Lieut.. Lewis Uhlendorff, chap
lain, U. S. Army, now on furlough
home after many months on the
Mediterranean battle front, told of
his first-hand experiences with the
boys and stressed their great ap-
probation of the service the Red
Cross renders. Lieut.. Uhlendorff
has spent eight months on hos
pital ship where thousands of
those who were wounded were
brought to hospitals for treat
ment. He said in part: eff there
ever was time to get behind the
Red Cross, it is now, the boys
need help as never before. ;"
Among the Red Cross officials who
were guests of the Rotary were G.
E. Speakman, chairman area No.
4; Miss Anna B. Beckett, vice
chairman and Mrs. Lee Deakyne,
home service.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
FARM HOME
MEETING HELD
Southern States Farm Home
Advisory Committee Holds
Meeting in Dover
MRS. ELLIS, SPEAKER

Members of the Southern States
Farm Home Advisory commit
tees in Dover, Milton, Smyrna,
Harrington, Milford, Del, and
Chestetrtown, Nd, held their Re-
gional meeting in Dover March z,
with Mrs. Sarah Porter Ellis, Rich
mond, Va, director of the South
ern States Farm Home Service as
program leader. The women spent
the day in discussing their respon-
sibilities and studying cooperation
for rural people. Mrs. Ellis out
lined the program, organization,
and operation of Southern States
Cooperative, explaining how it is
endeavoring to aid farm families.
She pointed out that Southern
States is working with more than
100000 farm families in it's ter
ritory and that it is now establish
ing a cooperative program in Ken
lucky. The speaker emphasized
the necessity for the farm home
to have an opportunity to solve its
problems and better its economic
position, explaining that all groups
of people must be getting along
reasonably well if the whole of So
ciety is to prosper.
Committee Members Attend
Committee members present
were Mrs. William Benson and
Mrs. Lucius Webb, Lincoln; Mrs.
F. Davis Watson, Mrs. Lille NJ.
Russell, and Miss Mabel E. Stew
enson, Milford; Mrs. Herbert Ford
and Mrs. Edgar D. Lusby, Ken
nedyville, Md; Mrs. L. A. Sutton,
ChestertoWn, Md; Mrs. Howard
Cooper and Mrs. Fletcher Price,,
Harrington; Mrs. William T. HUFF
nal, Mrs. Dorothy Richardson, and
Miss Virginia Ann Tull, Dover;
Mrs. Arthur F. Walker, Woodside;
Mrs. William M. Richardson, Leb-
anon; Mrs. Edna L. Davidson,
Georgetown; Mrs. Raymond Lark,
Milton; Mrs. Clifford Clark, Ken
ton; Mrs. Ernest V. Blendt, Mrs.
Ernest Mattiford, and Miss Blanch
M. Short, Smyrna; Miss Eleanor
t. Jacobs and Mrs. Duane Lynne,
Milford. This is one of about 55
regional meetings for the 261 COM
mittees in Southern States terri
tory.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
New Culverts at Four Corners

The Ted Whitmyer Co., OF Ham,
monitor, N. j., contractors, are
now working on the new culverts
at the four corners. These will
carry more water off for drainage
of Commerce Street where the
grade is greater than on Main
Street. Concrete runways are now
being built and new iron grating
will be installed over the entranc-
es. This work will probably take
about 8 weeks for completion, and
will be ready to carry off the de-
bris which is carried by heavy
spring rains from Commerce
Street. Heretofore much clogging
has taken place when the rains
are heavy or of long duration.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Andrew G. r. Seemans, Retired
Master Carpenter for p. r. r.

-
Andrew c. R. Seemans, a retired
master carpenter for the P. R. R.,
age II, died in Sinai Hospital, Bal
timore, Tuesday, March 9th after
a prolonged illness. The deceased
was born on a farm near Clayton,
the son of John L. and Mary E.
(Thomas) Seemans. He spent %
years in Clayton where he was
employed by the P. R. R. as Mas
ter Carpenter, then being promot-
ed to the Maryland Division of the
P. R. r., he moved to Baltimore
where he spent the remainder of
his life. He was member of
Bethesda Methodist Church. Sur
viving him are his wife, Mrs. SUI
san (Garman) Seemans, to whom
he was married March 18th, 1895;
four daughters, Miss Madeline
Seemans, Mrs. John A. Groves,
Mrs. w. Morgan Parkhurst, all of
Baltimore, and Mrs. Richard Aus
trau, of Houston, Texas. Five
grandchildren, four sisters, and
four brothers, Mrs. Fora Mclean,
Philadelphia, Pa; Mrs. w. F. Hob
son and ]. Edward Seemans, both
of Wilmington; Mrs. Walter l..
Marker, Mrs. Robert Wright, Clay
ton; Harry w. B. Seemans, Odes-
sa; Raymond t. Seemans, Center
vile, Del, and Edgar P. Seemans
of Walnut Creek, California, also
survive. Funeral services were
held Friday afternoon at two
o'clock at the Leonard Rouck fun
eral home, on Hartford road, with
the Rev. Robin Gould officiating.
Interment was in Parkwood Gem
etery, Baltimore.
Death of Mrs. Mary Fell Jardine
Mrs. Mary Fell Jardine, widow
of A. E. Jardine, formerly Of
Smyrna, passed away after a
short illness at her home in Long
CONTINUED on Page Three)
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
GIVES TALK
ON RUSSIA
DIR. Parry Tells Audience of
Great Need for Interna-
tiOnal Understanding
LAST OF ROTARY SERIES

DR.. Albert Parry, who was born
in southern Russia, was the speak
er at the fourth and last of the
series of lectures of the Rotary
Institute of International Under
standing" last Monday evening.
DR.. Parry spoke on Russia: East
and West" at the Smyrna school
auditorium and said in part, RUS
STA will need our goodwill and we
will need their help in postwar
world. She will need peace, and
she will have to do her utmost to
contribute to such peace" he said.
Russia's casualties and her ruined
cities and devastated farms will
constitute problem for her for
years to come. She will not be
able to. cope with the reconstruc-
ton by herself and will need the
help of the United States and
Great Britain. Altho her wartime
sacrifices and present military sue
cesses may embolden Russia to
feel it her right to play an import
ant role in the affairs of postwar
Europe and the worl din general,
the fears of some observers as to
her future aggressiveness are ex-
cessive, in the opinion of the
speaker. He feels that the follow
ing four factors are apt to restrain
the Soviet government from too
great an interference: 1. A certain
healthy nationalism has overcome
the early messianic complex-the
former Soviet insistence on
spreading red propaganda. The old
revolutionary zeals has not disap-
peared entirely, yet it is not the
prime driving force of twenty
years ago. The Russians of the
1940's are not internationalist fire.
brands. They tend to stick closer
to home. They won't rush in
where angels fear to tread. Rus
sia's leaders will listen to reason
in their negotiations with the
United States and Great Britain,
all bent on using their strength to
preserve peace. 2. Russia has in
recent years acquired new con-
cept of her collectivism. 1t may
still be Russia with ideas abhor-
emit to us, but private initiative is
now rewarded in Russia within her
collectivist framework. Altho
there are still no civil liberties
similar to those enjoyed in the
United States, the trend is defin-
itely toward our concepts of such
freedoms. 8. Historical precedent
is in favor of Russia's becoming a
good neighbor, while at the same
time undergoing a change for the
better in her domestic regime.
Many of Russia's previous wars
had this effect upon her. Liberal,
more humane trends appeared in
her policies after every major con-
I
fict, particularly if the people had
suffered great loss of life and ma
terial welfare. The rulers simply
had to relax their iron hold. 4.
Russia, altho victor in this war,
has already lost great deal.
There have been twenty million
casualties, with ten million more
as slaves.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
CHAMBER COMMERCE MEET
First Regular Meeting of Newly
Organized Group Held Tuesday

The first regular meeting of the
newly-organized Chamber of Com
merce of Smyrna-Clayton was
held in the Fire Hall Tuesday
evening with a very good number
attending. Great interest is shown
in this organization and it is open
to any who are interested enough
in civic betterment to join. 1t
was decided at Tuesdays meeting
to affiliate with the Delaware
Chamber of Commerce as well as
with the National Chamber of
Commerce.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
FARMERS ASK
TAX DITCH HELP
Bill introduced in State Leg.
islature to Provide APP
preparation for Work
200 MAKE APPLICATION

Farmers in the Tax Ditch Com
panies of Kent county, including
nearly two hundred landowners
throughout the county who have
applied to the Soil Conservation
District for farm plans, are keenly
interested in a bill which has been
introduced in the state Legisra-
ture by Representative Howard F.
Schweitzer of Hartly. This bill
provides for an appropriation of
$1,000 for each of the next two
years, all or portions of which
may be used by the State Soil
Conservation Commission on Tax
bitches in Kent county if and
when the farmers in the tax ditch
organizations provide equivalent
amounts for such purpose. Farm
ers contend that it is in the inter-
ests of the general welfare that
tax bitches be kept in good condi-
ton. They say also that the pub
lie roads of the State drain
through tax bitches, that good
drainage of water soaked land will
increase production of farm crops
on such land from 20 to rs per-
cent, thereby benefiting all people
of the State, and that health con-
ditions through mosquito control
will be improved. Farmers point
out also that after tax bitches are
put in good condition for drainage,
they still must take care of the ex-
pense of draining their individual
farms.
Preliminary Survey
The Soil Conservation District
of Kent County under the direc-
ton of Harry S. Hull, engineer of
the Soil Conservation Service, has
made a preliminary survey of the
Beachy-Neidig Prong of the Gull
breth Marsh Ditch, following ap-
plication by the tax ditch officers
and managers for such survey.
This survey reveals that the ex-
pense of necessary work on the
Prong will be approximately 3d.
900, or a cost of from So to 81 per
acre of cropland benefited. In adj
dition to this expense, the farmers
in the vicinity will need to spend
from So $to So per acre for farm
bitches leading to the tax ditch.
The farmers in the vicinity of the
Beachy-Neidig Prong have recent
ly worked comparatively in the
manner of the old fashioned bee in
clearing the banks along approx
mately one mile of the Prong pre-
paratory to needed excavation
work which may be completed in
1915, in case the farmers concern
ed secure some much needed aid in
carrying out this important pro-
ject. The fact that this clearing
has been done on portions of the
ditch where adjoining land is not
owned by these workers shows an
unusual community spirit. These
farmers assert that any financial
aid by the State for tax ditch i'm
provement will be in the best in
terest of the general public.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
Receives Second Gold Star Bar

Sgt. Walter G. Warner whose
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Warner, reside at Townsend,
has now been in Italy for more
than year and is entitled to wear
a second gold overseas service bar.
Sgt. Warner is radio mechanic
with veteran B-24 Liberator
heavy bombardment group of the
18th Air Force. Prior to entering
the Army Air Forces on April Is,
1912, at FIT. Dix, N. j., he was en-
gagged in farming. He received
training at Truax Field, Wis.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-15
NAME MEDICAL EXAMINERS
FIVE on Board Are Reappointed
For Two Year Terms

Gov. Walter w. Bacon recently
reappointed five members of the
State Board of Medical Examiners
for terms of two years. The board
members reappointed are: DrPaul
R. Smith, Wilmington; DR.. w. T.
Chapman, Harrington, and DEVIL
liam ]. Marshall, Jr., Milford, rep
resenting the president and fell
lows of the Medical Society of Del
aware, and DR.. John c. Pierson
and DR.. w. Wendell Gray, Will
mington, representing the Homeo-
pathic Medical Society of Della
ware State and Peninsula.
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-14
Patton Passes
Restfu| Night

HEIDELBERG. Dec u APP
Doctors attending Gen Patton re-
ported today that he had spent a
good night and that his general
condition remained satisfactory
with no complications.
The medical bulletin Indicated
however, that there had been no
marked change IN the paralysis
from which Patton is suffering as
the result Of broken neck suf-
tcrcd IN an auto accident last
Sunday near Mannheim.
lAn international News Serv-
ice reporter quoted an unidcnt-
fed doctor As saying
Ills chances presently are 10
10 | against recovery sufficient
To enable him TO undertake the
duties of general officer. He
has shown remarkable stamina.
The injuries suffered could
easily have killed man half his
age
The text Of the noon bulletin,
Temperature 100. pulse s..
respiration 20 The general had
good night and is cheerful and
alert. His general condition re-
mains satisfactory with no com
plications. Neurological status
remains about the same"
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-14

THE American people would and should shun IN
vestments based solely on the faith of govern
ments which have proved in the past to be of
LITTLE faith.
They would particularly shun investments as
loosely planned as the impending loan to Britain
which the American government proposes to
make on the basis of forgiveness of interest in
any year which finds the British government con-
tronted by difficulty or inconvenience in the pay
ment of interest.
Why should the loan or gift of American
money be undertaken by the American govern
ment in circumstances which the American people
would consider unattractive and unwise if they
had a voice in the matter?
The American government is the trustee of
the money of the American people. Should it not
be more conscientious in its trust?
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-14
II Die; WONDER DRUG
RUSHED TO ELOISE
The FOREIGN
Loans
MARKETS, PAGE 26

4 CCORDING to the present intention and prac
"A tiCe of the American government the total
amount of the various proposed monumental loans
or gifts to foreign nations is to be determined by
Congress, and the money is to be raised by taxes
against the wages of the American people and by
borrowing against their future wages.
What would the result be if the whole amount
of the foreign loans or gifts had to he raised en-
trely by public subscription through the volun-
tary purchase of bonds sold for the SPECIFIC
PURPOSE OF SUPPLYING FUNDS TO FOR
EIGN GOVERNMENTS?
What would the total amount of these foreign
loans or gifts be, if they could not EXCEED the
amount of money the American people would
VOLUNTARILY SUBSCRIBE FOR THE PUR-
POSE?
THE repayment of the bonds, and the payment
of interest upon them, should be wholly de-
pendent upon the keeping of good faith and credit
by the borrowing govemment-the American gov
ernment being free Of all responsibility to the
bOndholders in event of default
Quickly then, it would be ascertained how
POPULAR the foreign loans are in the United
States and how much money the American people
are willing to make available for the purpose.
Surely if the proposed foreign loans cannot
be offered to the American people in an attrac-
tive profitable and safe form for their own volun-
tary investment, they cannot be wisely or soundly
made in any other way.