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Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
WHOLE NO. 1899
MARKERS FOR
HISTORIC SITES
Restoration of Damaged or
Missing Markers in State
Planned
FEW ARE MISSING

Restoration of damaged or miss
ing historic markers along high
ways of the state will be under
taken as soon as the necessary
material becomes available and to
such extent as funds will permit,
according to State Archivist Leon
deValinger, Jr. Mr.. deValinger had
pointed out in the 1944-45 report
of the Public Archives Commission
that 16 highway markers were
damaged or missing and 33 sets of
number plates are missing.
Report Available
The report, now available for
those wishing copies, lists them:
Of 72 markers in New Castle
County, IL are missing or dam
aged, with II sets of number plates
gone from the marker posts; of SO
in Kent County, one marker and
six sets of number plates are miss
ing; of 64 in Sussex County, four
markers and 10 sets of number
plates are missing. Since the be-
ginning of World War II, the a l.
ivist explained, the budget item. lr
the erection of new markers aid
the replacement of broken or de IL
aged ones was omitted because
iron and steel used in the ma.t.ng
of them were not available.
$500 For Restoration
He set forth that, when he re-
quested that the item be restored,
Governor Bacon included in his ap-
preparation bill, passed by the last
General Assembly, $500 a year for
the purpose. While the sum will
not permit replacement of all of
the damaged or missing markers
at once, restoration will be accom-
plished over a period of years, and
as soon as materials are available
the work will be started, Mr.. de-
Valinger said. He also expressed
hope that the normal program of
marking historic sites can then be
resumed.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
Four Injured in Collision

Roland E. Hurd of Townsend,
was fined $40 and costs on a
charge of driving on the wrong
side of the road after his car col
lided Monday morning with an
other car one mile south of Smyr-
ma and injured three persons. The
other car was driven by Elwood
Knight, II, of Magnolia. Miss
Helen Lofiand, 16, and James B.
Rucker, II, also of Magnolia, all
suffered cuts and bruises along
with Hurd and received treatment
at the Kent General Hospital, Do
yer.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
Death of Mrs. Charles N. Burrows

Mrs. Annie E. Burrows, age 67,
widow of Charles N. Burrows, died
at her residence near Taylor's
Bridge, Saturday, November Bird.
She was a daughter of John M.
and Florence Hendrickson Harring-
ton of Delawae. Surviving are
three children, John H., Mary Eliz-
abeth, and Charles N. Jr., all of
Townsend, and the following sister
and brothers, Mrs. Norris Hurley
and John H. Harrington, both of
Little Creek, and Charles M. Har-
rington of Dover. Funeral services
were held at her late residence
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
with Rev. Robert E. Green in
charge. Interment was in ODD
Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
New Member welcomed
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Robert e. Green, Pastor, An
nOunces Services For the Week

Rev. Robert e. Green, Pastor, An
nounces Services For the Week
Asbury Methodist Church, Rev.
Robert E. Green, pastor, announc-
es: Church School at 10 a. M, Har-
vey c. Jones, general superintend-
ent. The Bible study for this Sun
day in the Church School has a
definite message. for the hour.
Glasses of instruction arranged for
every age group. Divine worship
service at IL M; Children's and
Senior Choirs will sing special mu-
sic during this service. Sermon
by the pastor. Union service will
be held in the school house at 7:30
p. m. Prayer service Wednesday
evening at 7:30 p. m. Friday, $3.50
p. M, Junior Choir; Friday, z pm,
Youth Choir; Friday, p. M, bust
ness and social hour Ladies' Bible
Glass.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
WELFARE HOME
CROWDED
Has Third More Guests Than
Originally Planned, Plus
Long Waiting List
PRODUCE GROWN

The State Welfare Home with
the longest waiting list in its his
tory, is now caring for one-third
more persons than it was built to
care for, DR.. c. j. Prickett, su-
perintendent, reported to the Old
Age Welfare Commission at its
meeting Saturday afternoon. The
commission discussed the over
crowding of the institution which
is becoming an ever increasingly
serious problem. The total popu-
lation of the home at this time is
371, housed in two buildings with
waiting list of nearly 80. oper-
ating costs for the month of Octo-
ber amounted to $13,032.87. This
total was apportioned among the
three counties as follows: New
Castle, 1888; Kent, $2,776, and
Sussex, $2,723.S7. Total payment
from inmates for maintenance
amounted to 1858, which was the
largest amount ever received in
one month.
Potatoes Aid Food Supply
The welfare home has just gath
cred some high grade potatoes
with market value of $1,158
raised this yeacr on four and a
half acres of land. DR.. Prickett
explained that he has for some
time wanted to undertake raising
some of the food used in the home
but that labor problems have made
it impossible until this year. Next
year, if conditions permit, the
home hopes to raise considerably
more of it's produce. The meeting
was attended by Commissioner
George S. Grier of Milford, who
has been convalescing from an in
jury suffered in August.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
FLETCHER TRUAX MARRIED
WEEDS Miss Edna Slaughter at As
bury Church Parsonage Yesterday

bury Church Parsonage Yesterday
The marriage of Miss Edna M.
Slaughter and John Fletcher Truax
both of Smyrna, took place yester-
day afternoon at Asbury Methodist
Church parsonage. The Rev. Rob-
ert E. Green officiated, and the
couple was attended by Miss Ruth
Gooden, niece of the bride, and
James C. Truax, brother of the
bridegroom.
The bride, sister of Mrs. Lee c.
Gooden of South Street, wore a
wine velvet gown and a corsage of
orchids. The maid of honor wore
a grey suit with brown accessories,
and corsage of red roses. Fol-
lowing the ceremony, a reception
for the immediate families was
held at The Wayside Inn.
Overseas AZ Months
Mr.. Truax, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James S. Truax of DUPONT Boule-
ward, recently returned after AZ
months in the European theatre
with the Army. He will assume
his duties as cashier of Fruit Grow
ers National Bank on Nov. Is. His
parents celebrated their 39th wed
ding anniversary yesterday. The
bride is associated with Hercules
Powder Company in Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
Birthday Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Baker enter
tanned in honor of the 9th birthday
of their daughter, Shirley, at their
home Saturday afternoon the fol-
lowing guests: Elaine Harris, Aud
rey Baker, Barbara Graham, Alice
Mood, Gerald Mood, Theodore Pap
pas, Patsy Pappas, William Flem-
ing, Kenneth Lebel, Edward Ham
burg, Joseph Rash, Kenneth Attix,
Barry Attix, Janice Carol, Hal
Bodley, Patsy Baker and Shirley
Baker.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
Public Card PARTY

The Twentieth Century Club will
hold a card party Tuesday evening,
November 18th at 7:30 o'clock to
which the public is invited. There
will be Bridge, Five Hundred and
Penochle. Sandwiches and coffee
will be served.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
Turkeys Are Plentiful

Turkeys will be plentiful this
year, according to a survey made
by the University of Delaware Ag-
ricultural Extension Service. The
total on Delaware farms is about
$4,000 above the total for the same
time last year. Ceiling prices an
nounced are BAT cents a pound live
weight and so cents a pound dress
ed.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
Baby Baptized

Janice Elaine Lafferty, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lafferty
was baptized in Asbury Methodist
Church Sunday morning, Novem-
ber 4th. Officiating was the pas
tor, Rev. Robert E. Green. Spon-
sors for the baby were her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Latter
tv
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
Married at As'bury Parsonage

Miss Alma Shanahan of Smyrna
and Robert Peterson of Chicago,
ILL.,, were married at the parsonage
of Asbury Church, Friday evening,
November End. Rev. Robert E.
Green performed the ceremony.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
SEEK MEN FOR
STATE POLICE
Several Needed to Replace
Members Who Have Been
Retired or Left Service
Is NEW MEN NEEDED

approximately 10 duuiliohoi
state troopers are needed by the
Delaware State Police, Col. Paul
w. Haviland, superintendent, an
nounced Monday. Most of them
are needed to replace members
who have been retired son pension
or who have left the state police.
At present the state police have
nearly dozen members in the SER
vice who will be reinstated upon
their discharge from the armed
forces. With their return plus the
Is men being sought the police or
ganization will function at max
imum efficiency, it was stressed.
The new age limits for applicants
is now between 81 and 27 years in
place of the former limits of % to
33 wears. The minimum height,
formerly 5 feet 71a inches, has
been increased to 5 feet, 10 inches.
The maximum height is the same,
6 feet, four inches. The weight re-
quirement is in proportion to
height. A manuel has ben prepar-
ed furnishing information to those
applying for enrolment. New pro-
bationary troopers may qualify un-
der the organizations incentive
program" by taking and complet-
ing special police training courses,
according to the reprinted manuel.
Colonel Haviland explained that
while the trooper may undertake
and complete special police train
ing course in the incentive pro-
gram while a probationer, he will
not become eligible to receive adj
ditional compensation, provided un-
der the incentive program, until
termination of this probationary
period.
Designed For Efficiency
Maximum extra pay for COM
pleting the incentive courses is $2C
month. An increase of IS a
month is awarded a trooper for
each special course in the state po-
lice incentive program which he
completes. The courses are de-
signed to increase the troopers ef-
fciency. Upon being appointed a
member of the department troop
ers receive $3.50 a month for the
first six months; $170 after one
years service, and S175 after Is
months service. At the end of two
years trooper will receive $176.6t
per month base pay and is eligible
for incentive pay up to $40 month.
ly, or $196.66 per month, altogeth.
er. The monthly salary schedule
for higher ranks, listed in the man.
ual, is: Captain, $295; detective
two years detective experience
$215; trooper, first class, $205, ant
detective, $205.
Pension Benefits
Pension benefits provide for one
half the amount of the salary Of
the trooper at the time of require
ment after completion of 20 years
service, for the rest of his life. Ir
case of permanent injury, pay
ments equal to three-fourths the
amount of salary at time of in
jury, is allowed for. life. A pen.
sion allowance is provided the
widow, minor children, or sole de-
pendent parent of any trooper who
dies after retirement or in line Of
duty and calls for payments equa
to three-quarters the amount Of
the salary received by the trooper
at time of death.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
HISTORICAL STATE FILMS
Delaware First To Be Filmed Fol
United States Schools

Delaware is the first of the 48
states of which historical motion
pictures are being filmed. To be
distributed to schools throughout
the United States, the "state pic
lures" are being filmed by the His
torical Productions, Inc, of New
York. To date, shots have been
taken of Rodney Square, Marine
Terminal and colonial homes in
New Castle. Old Swedes Church,
Fort Christiana State Park and
Jones Corporation shipyard will be
included.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
FLETCHER TRUAX IN BANK
Former BoolSkeeper Now Out OI
Army, Becomes Cashier

Fletcher Truax, who arrived
home last week from the European
theatre of war after receiving an
honorable discharge has been ap-
pointed cashier of The Fruit Grow
ers Bank and Trust Company of
Smyrna. Mr.. Truax, before enter
ing the army service in 1912 was
bookkeeper for the same bank, and
the new appointment is very
creditable and well deserved pro-
motion. He assumes his new dut-
les November 18th.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
Miss Mary Hester Downes Married

Miss Mary Hester Downes,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Downes of Kenton, became the
bride of Edgar Allen Ford, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Ford of
Kenton, Saturday evening, Novem-
ber 3rd at Asbury Methodist par
sonage, Rev. Robert E. Green Of
fciating. The couple were attend
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Ford,
Jr.
Smyrna times., 1945-11-08
RUSSIA HOLDS
US. IN ESTEEM
George L. Macklin of Milford
Speaks to Rotary Club
on Russia"
WANTS A-BOMB SHARED

Russia regards the United
States in high esteem and strives
to be like us, but they feel that we
are given to exaggeration and
spending, declared George T.
Macklin, Milford industrialist, be-
fore the Smyrna Rotary Club. The
chief difficulty between the two
countries is our totally different
concepts, the speaker said.
Share Bomb Secret
Mr.. Macklin suggested that we
exploit our common interests and
give in full the secret of the atomic
bomb. Our alternative to domina-
tion, he said, is that of partnership,
peace and security. Russia, he
added, is the only nation to emerge
from feudalism and serfdom and is
the most potential nation in the
world.
Frontier Menace
To rid her frontiers of any men,
ace for at least the next so years
is desirable to Russia, and while
they have favorable opinion of
the United States, they doubt our
ability to eliminate wars in Europe,
the speaker said. Mr.. Macklin,
whose appearance was arranged by
H. c. Jones, program chairman,
was introduced by George w.
Wright. Edward Everhart and
Ralph G. FAIRIES, Jr., were guests.
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-15

Sir Alexander Fleming, discov-
erer of the miracle drug penicil-
lin. today returned to Detroit to
be honored guest at a Wayne
County Medical Society recep-
tion after visiting the University
of Michigan, where he addressed
medical professors and students.
The reception, 10 be attended
by Detroit medical leaders, will
be held at 9 o'clock this evening.
During his three day stay, Sir
Alexander is visiting drug centers
and medical schools, accompanied
by DR.. John Cameron of England.
The British scientist said that
wartime demands greatly accel-
Grated development and use of
penicillin. which is credited with
saving many lives.
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-15
British Yield
Point lin India

LONDON. June "a (UP)-Brit-
ain. m a sweeping bid 10 end po-
hucal strife in India, announced
today that congress party leaders
were being released from intern
ment and proposed TO turn over
The viceroy'S executive council 10
the Indians except for a single
post
Observers view the proposals as
Britain'S nearest approach 10 In
dian aspirations and demands for
a national government since Sir
Grips failed IN his mis-
SION 10 India three years ago.
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-15
Council OkS
Traffic Signals

Common council today approved
installation of mechanical traffic
signals at three downtown inter
sections where traffic IS currently
handled by police officers using
hand-operated signals.
The signal lights viii I've in
stalled at Gratiot and Farmer
Grand River and GriSwold, and at
Grand River, Farmer and Library.
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-15
Stolen Autos
Jail 5 Youths

Five youths were arrested and
a sixth was sought today after
two wild early morning races be-
tween police squad cars and
stolen automobiles. Both chases
ended in wrecks.
The first three were nabbed
after Patrolmen Edwin Rinke and
Nelson Miller of Grand River Sta
ton shot the left rear tire of the
automobile, causing il TO crash
into the curb at w. Warren and
Trumbull.
5 YOUTHS HELD
Held for investigation for un-
lawfully driving away an auto
mobile are Herbert Wade. II, of
2430 Clifford, the driver; Edward
f. Schram, %, of 3545 Second
Blvd. and 15-year-old youth
who is being detained by juvenile
authorities.
Inc car hau been stolen last
night from w. Vernon, near Park.
1t belonged to August Fegert, 33,
of S147 Alpine.
Two 16-year-olds were arrested
after another chase at Las a, m,
which ended when the stolen car
crashed into a utility pole on
Northlawn, just south of Plym-
outh.
DRIVER ESCAPES
An 1S-year-old driver, believed
to be an employe in the garage at
Grand River and Dumbarton road,
from which the car was stolen.
escaped on foot. Patrolmen Alvin
Briggs and Joseph Dunn fired one
shot each at the fleeing youth
and expressed a belief he may
have been hit in the legs
The officers had attempted to
stop the car while investigating
the robbery of filling station at
8400 w. Chicago. Thomas BobsoR
the proprietor, reported SIT in
cash and a number of gasoline
coupons stolen.
The stolen automobile belonged
to William Moss of S07 Colling-
wood. The boys are held by juve-
nile authorities for investigation.
Detroit evening times., 1945-06-15

Order the United States War
Savings Stamps from your De
troit Times carrier. He'll de-
liver them tO>your home.
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1945-06-15

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Evening star., 1945-08-11
Marriage License
AppIicutions

UnGeT II. Z. LGDS, c0npbeS HhSt
apply for marriage license on
one day, Dait three full days and
receipe the license on the fifth
day. Sundays and holidays are
counted the same as other days.
Henry D. Harvey. 26. 14e1 Ridge pl;, and
Betty M. Hamilton, 10, 1912 Nichols
Fred 3. dlazener, FL. 1855 Wyoming ave.
NV, and lila J. Lewis. FL, 1851 Wyoming
Franklin B. Seville, 80, SO Hamilton st.
NV. and Helen M. Bradley, 20. l7O6
Robert ". ". Burke, %, Arlington, Va. and
Virginia e. Thompson II, 1921 Column
Thomas r. Finnin, .jr.. 36,. and Ruth v.
Moore. %, both Of 1882 18th st. NV
John D. Lorenzen. %, New York, N. Y.
and Elizabeth NJ. Connolly. 20. Takoma
Joseph 1' 3. = Reich, SO. ao25 I st. NV, and
Ruth A. Reigle. 36. 1900. D st. Sc.
sweeny 20. both Of 603 Rhode Island
william c. Wing. 43. Mechanicsburg
Ohio and Grace P. Campbell S3, Tarry-
Alfonso brown. "a. ssa F st. s.w., and
Dorothy r. Wilford. 20. 904 4th st. sw.
Manuel Quintanilla, jr. 10, Houston, Tex.
Evening star., 1945-08-11
New Magazine Racket
Barred by Gen. Hines

A new magazine racket" in
which householders apparently are
being victimized by individuals who
claim to be veterans, was disclosed
Yesterday by Brig. Gen. Frank T.
Hines, administrator of veterans
affairs, who said the Veterans Ad-
ministration is receiving numerous
complaints.
According to the complaints, the
statesmen in question say they are
selling the magazines to aid patients
In veterans hospitals, or that their
work is part of a rehabilitation pro-
gram worked out and supervised for
them by the Veterans Administra-
ton. Some of them have declared
they are unable to collect just claims
from the Government and cannot
undertake more exacting work be-
cause OF war-inflicted incapacities.
Gen. Hines said such claims are
without foundation in truth, and
are obviously made in an ATTEMPT
to perpetrate fraud or play on the
sympathies of prospective pur-
chasers through Misrepresentation.
He said If a salesman represents
himself as a veteran, he should
be required to produce identifying
credentials, and If these are not
In order, or he is believed to be
misrepresenting, the Veterans Ad-
miniStration should be notified.
Evening star., 1945-08-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

1 WILL NOT BE REsPONsIBLE for any
bills Of any one other than myself. HORACE
r. GREENE, 2151 California st. NV l2s
ATTENTION, HOMEOWNERS! II you have
q fairly modern home in a good resi-
Dental section. preferably detached, with
q nice lot and If you plan to sell 1t in
the near future. please let US know. We
have an urgent use for 1t and will pay full
cash. Replies confidential. No brokers
please Box 449-D. Star IL
I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for debts
contracted by any one other than myself
EDWARD WHITLEY, 1131 10th st. NV.
H.
PLAINFIELD oRCHARD-Peaches. both
yellow and white varieties in season: also
cooking apples. Out Georgia ave. from
Silver Spring, miles to Glenmount. Md,
on Route 1872. W. w. MOORE, Sandy
Spring. Nd. Ashton 2471.
Evening star., 1945-08-11
.Rumors Abouf.AssauI'
Of Stuttgart Women
Continue 10 Mount
b the Associated Press.
cr,r,r,r1

STUTTGART, Germany, Aug. II.
With the Americans in control,
everything is outwardly quiet in this
once-famous industrial city, but a
welter OF rumors arising out of
German charges that more than
1000 women were criminally as
saulted during the first few days of
French occupation in April still Is
growing.
Since the Americans took over
the city July 13 not single authen-
ticated assault case has been re-
ported. Armulf Klett, burgomaster,
said he had heard of one case, but
that he ddi not believe the girls
story.
A lieutenant colonel who heads
the Tooth Divisions intelligence
branch said, 1--WE have had no trou-
BILE with the civilian population"
Stories of just what did occur
during the first two or three DAYS
OF French occupation conflict. One
American officer who was here at
the time termed the behavior of
French Moroccan troops a dis
grace; another American chal-
lenged the German version as an
"exaggeration.
In view Of the row over the situa-
tion-especially since the assertion
OF Senator Eastland, Democrat, of
Mississippi, in Congress that 5000
Stuttgart women and girls were held
IN a subway and assaulted, United
states Army men here are reluctant
to comment officially.
There is no subway in Stuttgart
but there is huge tunnel known as
the Wagenburg. 1t was designed to
run clear across the city, but never
was completed.
Evening star., 1945-08-11

reached in italy between Gen. Sir
Harold Alexander and the Com
mander Of the German troops in
italy and Austria; but that the IS
was fighting on.
Finds U. 8. Captain.
Eventually Andre found a Capt.
Lee of the American Armored Corps.
That evening Capt. Lee and some
American soldiers arrived at the
castle.
But 1t wasn't all over yet.
SIS Attacks Castle.
Next morning, quite early, bull
lets began to hit the front of the
castle. The SIS was attacking us.
Capt. Lee posted a man with a
machine gun at the window of my
room. From this position he could
command the entrance of the castle.
The rest of us went to the other side
of the castle to defend the walk
around it against an attack, though
the ground sloped steeply here.
Andre, slipping through the pine
trees, made his way to Worgel
again. There he reported our plight
to the main American force that
had come up.
Meanwhile, Capt. Lee ordered
hand grenades thrown into the
wooded ravine from where the at
tack was most likely to come.
At length we heard sounds of a
skirmish between American tanks
coming to our help and the IS.
From that moment, the game was
won.
BY early afternoon we had been
Evening star., 1945-08-11

and Sarah Il. Harbin. 20. 14os. Massa-
Jack g. Hines. 20. Houston. Tex. and
Bernice A. Smith. 20, Arlington, Va.
Woodrow w. Hammond, ~, Uniontown.
Ky, and Ruth b. Smith, 90. 1855
FairmOnt st. NV.
Alan L. Ravens, 35 Walnut Greek. Calf,
and Rose Sites, 3b, 1887 Both st, sc.
Milton r. Tibbs, SO, 10 Seaton pi NV.
and Mayme d. voolfolk, 81, 100
william ?. .Holston. 27, and Eusenia
John A. Croghan, 81, 1912 / st. NV, and
Eileen Erwin, 22, Arbremont Apis
Rogers. ~, both Of sa6s 18th st. nv. v
Roberts, 90, both OF Ferndale. Mich.
Samuel H. stiefei. 81, Artesia, Calf, and
Irma J. Darnold. 10. Fredericksburg, Va
James Rogers. 30, 80 Forty-sixth pl
ne. and Willie Z. Willis, 81. 410s
william J. Errico. 2s, 500 Eighth st. Sc.
and Frances Holt Summers, Is, 1104 z
Ronald c. Hester. 81. 2e13 H st. NV. and
Elizabeth F. Long, Is. 1920 Twenty
joseph snin 8. B. Mekesver. "a, 1920 Oliver St
NV. and Mary M. Jordan. "a, 1924
George e. Ames. ii. 1882 Emerson st, ne.
and Shirley M. Daste, 26, 1918 Florida