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Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
SCHOOL BOARD
MEETS HERE
Regular Monthly Meeting of
Board Held Here on No
vember 9th
CONSIDERS NEW PLANS

The regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Education of the
Smyrna Special School District
was held Wednesday evening, No
vember 27, with DR.. C. j. Prickett,
president of the Board presiding.
The Board unanimously approved
the suggestion of the Superintend-
ent George w. Wright, that the
Board attempt to secure from the
Federal Government such excess
war materials suitable and obtain
able, as donable goods. Such ma
terials, if obtainable, would supple
ment the present equipment of the
Industrial Arts Department and
provide definite expansion of the
instruction. The Board also unam-
imously authorized the Superin-
tendent to extend an invitation to
the Delaware Association of School
Board Members to hold their jan
uary meeting in the Smyrna
School. The Christmas Pageant to
be given by the Senior Class on
Wednesday evening, December 18,
was approved.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
FIRE COMPANY
HOLDS MEETING
Nominations For 1947 Officers
Made at Regular Meet
ing December End
FOUR NEW MEMBERS

At the regular meeting of the
Citizens Hose Company No. l, on
Dec. 2, the following nominations
were made for officers for 1947:
Presient, ]. Stout Bickling; Vice
President, James Truax; Secretary,
William H. Mabrey; Treasurer,
John Mannering and j. Harper
Jones; Chief, Temple Heinold; 1st
Asst Chief, Horace David; End
Asst Chief, Harold Hufschmidt;
Fire Recorder, Leon Collins, Robert
FAIRIES, John D. Morris; Trustees
e to be elected) Harold Hlf-
schmidt, John Hurd and Guy -
Edmondson, Jr.; Board OF Dlree-
tors 60 to be elected) Clifford
Jones. Horace David, John Morris,
Harper Jones, J. Stout Bickling,
GUY Edmondson, ,Jr., w. H. Mabrey,
Fletcher Truax, John Mannerlng,
Howell (Chick) Barnes, Willard
Rutter, Fred Slaughter, ]. Russell
Foxwell, Temple Heinold, and John
Hurd; Fire Inspector, John Long;
Chaplain, Rev. Frederick Marx
Barton. Nominations will be open
ed again on the next meeting
night Monday, Jan. 6, 1947. The
election is to be held the same
night. New members taken into
the organization at the meeting
were, Chuck Busker, Charles Det-
rich( Milton Maloney and Franklin
Morris. A very generous contrlbu-
tion was received from the mem
bers present for a number OF IN
mates of the State Welfare Home
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. George 7. Sicluman
Mark 47th Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Sickman
of South Main Street, Smyrna,
celebrated their forty-seventh we'd
ding anniversary on Saturday, Nov.
80. Three sons, three daughters,
seven grandchildren and one great
were present. The
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
B. Reichelt of Smyrna, and Mr..
Robert L. Reichelt of Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Sickman
of Marcus Hook, Penna.; Mr.. and
Mrs. William H. Sickman of Ches-
ter, Penna.; Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Gibson of Ogden, Penna.; Mr..
George w. Gibson of State College,
Penna.; Mrs. Freda Gibson, Mrs.
Paulina Morgan, Miss Gladys Glib
son and Dennis Morgan of Chester,
Penna.; Mr.. and Mrs. John F..
Sickman, Sr., John F. Sickman, Jr.,
and Suzanne Sickman of Marcus
Hook, Penna.; Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Lewis Sickman of Chester, Penna.
Members of the family who were
unable to attend were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Galen Shaner of Marcus Hook
and Cpl. Frank H. Reichelt who is
now serving with the U. S. Army
in Italy.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
E.G. BUDD DIES;
SMYRNA NATIVE
Philadelphia Industralist Re-
ceived First Training in
Local Shop
FOUNDER OF BUDD co.

Edward G. Budd, a native of
Smyrna, who gave this nation its
first all-steel automobiles, stream
lined railroad trains and stainless
steel airplanes is dead at the age
of rs. The founder and president
of the Budd Company, which has
plants in Philadelphia and Detroit,
died Saturday night of an acute
heart dilation at his home in Ger
mantown, Penna. Going to Phil
adelphia in 1899 as an apprentice
machinist, he turned a corner
metal shop into a giant industry.
A brother of the late Rev. DR.. Hen
ry George Budd, who was presient
of Wesley Collegiate Institute at
Dover, Budd received his primary
education and first mechanical
training at Smyrna. Graduating
from high school at the age of IL,
he served two year apprentice
ship at the Taylor Shops in Smyr-
ma before moving to Philadelphia.
He Joined the American Pulley
Company there in 1900. Later, as
shop superintendent, he developed
the first sheet metal pulleys ever
used. Since that time, he pioneer
ed automobile steel bodies, founded
the Budd Manufacturing Company
and the Budd Wheel Company and
supplied the armed forces of two
wars with their fighting needs.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
TEAMS
PLAN OPENERS
Organized League
Opens Season With Full
Two Game Schedule
SMYRNA PLAYS AWAY

The newly organized Mar-Del.
League opened its season on We'd
nesday evening with Lou Roushey's
FELTON, Vets meeting Art Cummings
Milford blue Hens" at Milford.
On Thursday evening the other
League teams will get under way
with Cecilton at Denton, Smyrna
at Middetown and Harrington at
Dover. The Harrington game has
been changed to Dover due to Har-
rington's High School Floor not be-
ing available. Next week the Mar
Del League will swing into a full
schedule with each team playing
two games. Smyrna, Cecilton and
FELTON, will initiate their home sea-
son Monday, Dec. 9th while Dover
will be playing their second home
game as they meet Tom Wright's
Denton Legionnaires. On Wednes-
day evening, Dec. 11th Dover will
be at Milford and Smyrna at Ce-
clifton. On Thursday, Dec. II Mid
dletown will be at Harrington and
FELTON, at Denton. Only five games
will be played by each club before
the holidays. The schedule will be
resumed again on January End
with games twice weekly until late
in March. While the relative
strength of the Clubs is still an un-
known factor fast brand of ball
is expected. Each teams roster is
sprinkled with former outstanding
college and high school stars. The
playing personnel of most of the
teams is composed of World War
II Veterans who will be playing
their first basketball for several
years. Much difficulty is being ex-
perienced by some of the clubs to
secure the use of floors for their
games. In many cases the wet"
teams have found it impossible to
secure the use of the local high
school floors on the off nights when
not being used by the schools.
Schedule of Games 4
Il Thursday, Dec. 8 = Smyrna 81
/ MiddletoWn, Harrington at Dover,
Cecilton at Denton. -.
Monday, Dec. 70 - Milford at
Smyrna, Middletown at FELTON,,
Harrington at Cecilton, Denton at
Dover.
Wednesday, Dec. IL - Dover at
Milford, Smyrna at Cecilton.
Thursday, Dec. 12- Middletown
at Harrington, FELTON, at Denton.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
STATEWIDE .OBSERVANCES
OF DELAWARE DAY SATURDAY

ware Day" and authorizing the
Governor to issue a proclamation
annually calling upon the people of
the State to display State and Ma
tional flags and to observe the day
in schools, churches, and civic or
ganization with suitable and prop
er celebration. Actual observance
may precede Saturday, however,
and the states official celebration
took place Wednesday evening at a
dinner in the Hotel Richardson,
Dover. The governors proclama-
ton folks: Whereas, on Decem-
ber z, 1887 Delaware became the
first state to ratify the federal
Constitution; and Whereas, by res
olution of the General Assembly of
the State of Delaware, approved
on the twenty-ninth day of Novem-
ber, A. D. 1888, the Governor is
authorized and directed to issue a
proclamation calling attention to
the importance and significance of
this historical event; Now, there
fore, I, Walter w. Bacon, Governor
of the State of Delaware, do here
by designate Saturday, December
7, 1916, as Delaware Day and ask
the citizens of the State of Della
ware~to pay tribute to those men
and women of Delaware who have
contributed to the honor and glory
of their state from the early days
of the colonyy down to the present
time. I further suggest that flags
of our state and nation be display
ed and that all schools, churches
and civic organizations conduct ap-
propriate exercises in commemora-
tion of this date in history"
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
SCOUTS ACT AS AIDES
Senior Girl Scouts To Help at
Welfare Home

Senior Girl Scouts will act as
aides to DR.. c. ]. Prickett, at the
State Welfare Home, as a help in
solving the problems of shortage
of workers according to plans made
at a recent meeting held at the
home of their new leader, Mrs.
James Merrill. The work began
Saturday and the four scouts who
served were Margery Lamb, Dor
othy Burge, Muriel Beltz and Peg
gy Joyce McGrath. The meeting
of Wednesday, Dec. IL will be held
at the home of Dorothy Burge and
that of Wednesday, Dec. 1S, at the
home of Sally Bodley.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05

The special commission appoint
ed by Governor Walter w. Bacon
to arrange for the celebration of
Delaware Day has requested all
Delaware citizens to participate as
far as possible in any program OF
which he can avail himself. This
is the one day when the citizens of
the First State stop and reflect on
the past history of their state.
Delaware, thought small, has al
ways been a leader and n ] 'er more
than in December, 1887 when a
group of thirty deputies, ten from
each County met in Dover to con-
slider the ratification of the FEEDER
al Constitution. In Delaware, the
Ratification Convention met in Do
yer the first week in December,
1887 and on the 7th, signed the
document. Pennsylvania, the sec
ond state to ratify, signed five days
later. Only three States, Della
ware, New Jersey and Georgia
p assed ratification resolutions
unanimously. Rhode Island and
North Carolina refused to join the
Union and came in after the gov
ernment was organized. BY this
action, Delaware became the First
State and will continue to hold
that honorable position as long as
our country survives, a Union of
Independent Sovereign States. The
date which appears on the official
flag for the State of Delaware con-
stitutes a perpetual reminder of
this important event. On Novem-
ber 20, 1888, the Legislature passed
and the Governor signed Resolu-
ton naming December Z as Della
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
LIONS
PLAN BANQUET
Lions Club To Hold Charter
Night Banquet Wednes-
day, December IL
AT CLAYTON SCHOOL

The Lions Club of Clayton will
hold its Charter Night banquet
Wednesday, December 18th, pm,
at the Clayton Public School. Mr..
Joseph A. L. Errige, District Gov
ernor of District 22-B, will be the
principal speaker. Also on the pro-
gram will be DR.. L. A. Rademaker,
International Director, and Mr.. L.
B. Slater, International Represen-
tative. Representatives are ex-
pected from several clubs on the
Del-Mar Peninsula. Special sing
ing has ben arranged for by well
known singers. Following the BAN
quet which will be served in the
cafeteria. There will be dance in
the auditorium. AL Green's Band
will furnish the music.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mary /, Thomas, 79, of Clayton,
Died at Dover Hospital Nov. %


Mrs. Mary I. Thomas, age 79
years, of Clayton died at the Kent
General Hospital on November %.
She was the daughter of Randall
Garman and Georgianna Lamb
Garman, both of Delaware. Fun
eral services were held on Sunday,
December 1 at Ewell's Methodist
Church in Clayton with Rev. A. E.
Dougherty in charge and interment
was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery
at Smyrna. She was the widow of
the late George w. Thomas and is
survived by the following children:
Mrs. Medford Davis, Clayton; Gar
man Thomas, Clayton; one step
son, Clarence G. Thomas, Clayton;
six grandchildren, ten great grand
children and the following sisters:
Mrs. Sarah Warren, Clayton and
Mrs. Andrew Seemans of Balti-
more, Md. She was a lifetime
resident of Clayton and member
of Ewells Methodist Church.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
KENT CORN GROWING CHAMP
w. M. Harrington Wins Coveted
County Corn King Plaque

William M. Harrington has just
been named 1916 Kent County corn
growing champion for producing a
yield of 1910 bushels of shelled
corn per acre in a five-acre plat ON
his farm near Dover. This record
yield wins for Harrington the COW
eted County Corn King Plaque
presented each year to the farmer
producing the County's largest Of
ficially measured yield in the De-
Kalb contest. This also makes him
eligible to participate for state and
national corn growing contest
awards, as well.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
SECRETARY OF
STATE SPEAKS
Lions Hear Plans For River
Bridge and State Health
Center Monday Night
WORLD WAR MEMORIAL

The Delaware River Crossing
and the Health Center at Fort Du-
Pont were named as two important
projects on the States agenda by
William ]. Storey, secretary of
state for Delaware, at meeting
of the Smyrna Lions Club Monday
night. The bridge, when complet-
ed, is to be dedicated to the men
and women of New Jersey and Del
aware who gave their lives in
World War II, which will be q
worthy memorial. After tracing
the background which led to the
acquisition of the property at Fort
DUPONT, which had been declared
surplus property by the federal
government, the speaker stated
that, when turned over without
cost to the state, provision re-
quires that for at least 20 years
the state will maintain a health
center. 1t is estimated that such
a center will be worth great deal
in the rehabilitation of those who
need such services. The buildings
are valued at several millions and
are in such condition that with a
modest expenditure they can be
converted in a reasonable time. He
listed the following projects which
will comprise such a health center:
1. a detention home; 2. a shelter
for unfortunate boys and girls
waiting to be placed in homes; 3.
home for alcoholics without psy-
Ghosts; 4. a place for handicapped
and crippled children; 5. central
point at which can be collected all
bed-ridden patients now located at
Farnhurst, Stockly, and the State
Welfare Home, which will release
much needed space at these instl-
tutions; 6. a home for the senile
and age. In addition to the service
rendered it will prove to be money
saving for the state as it will save
new construction at other institu-
tions. These two projects, he said,
were the greatest taken up by the
state since the establishment OF the
school code and the highway pro-
gram. He spoke of the valuable
work being done by the survey
commission on the school question,
and paid tribute to the Smyrna
member of that commission, G. L.
Harmonson.
Existing Surplus
MIR. Storey also spoke briefly on
the state insurance department
and of the commission studying
that problem and of the hopes OF
bringing the state up-to-date in its
standards. He told the Lions OF
the state surplus existing, of the
reasons for it and of the great
need for wise expenditure of this
surplus. Response was made by
Robert Dunning and the speaker
was introduced by Frank Green
well. Victor Ennis led in group
singing and the invocation was
given by Charles M. Gee. The
meeting was opened by John II
Fearon who led in the salute to the
flag. Francis B. Gebhart presld'
ed and told of plans now being
formulated for an inter-city meet
ing of the Lions Club and the
Smyrna Rotary Club to be held II
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
TO WARN OF WATER CUT OFF

s. G. Marvel Announces That Two
Blasts of Fire Siren Will Be Signal
In the future if it becomes nee
essary to shut off the towns water
supply there will be warning
signal of two long blasts of the fire
siren repeated at least two times.
S. c. Marvel, town manager, ad-
vises water users upon hearing the
blasts to Immediately draw enough
drinking water to last several
hours.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
iAAF Calls For Officers

The Army Air Forces Tuesday
issued a call for reserve officers
in communications,
weather, design and development
and procurement to apply for ap-
pointments in the regular army.
AAF said officer personnel in these
categories is critically short"
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
OFFICIALS MEET HERE
Association of APPROVED Basketball
Officials Elects Officers

Aaron (Jake) Warner of Will
mington was elected president of
the Delaware Chapter of the Ma
tional Association of Approved
Basketball Officials at a meeting
held in Smyrna Monday night.
Warner succeeds John D. Taylor,
president of the organization be-
fore the war. Other officers are:
Jack Hurley, vice-president and
Harry Stat, secretary-treasurer.
The organization discussed rules
and rule changes and it was plan
ned to organize a basketball clinic
as well as to have weekly interpre-
tation meetings to discuss rules
and changes. About 35 members
and guests attended.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
CHOIR HOLDS BANQUET
Asbury Youth Choir Enjoys Ban
auet at Local Church

Youth Choir Enjoys Ban
quet at Local Church
The pre-Christmas banquet of
the youth choir of Asbury Method
ist Church was held Tuesday even
ing in the social hall of the church.
Nancy Bamberger, president of the
choir and the Methodist Youth
Fellowship, appointed Glenn Mat
thews as toastmaster and Edward
Melvin and Esther Williams as
chairman and co-chairman of the
decorative and entertainment COM
mittee. The Willing Workers Bible
Glass with Mrs. William Nowland,
sponsored the banquet.
Members of the Choir Guild, with
Mrs. Clifford Burge, served. About
sixty guests were present.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
Smyrna Loses Opener

The Smyrna team lost its open
ing game in the Mar-Del League
when the Elkton Rams managed to
rack up 38 points to the local
teams 35. The game was played
in the Elkton Armory, Tuesday,
Dec. 8. Season tickets : for all
league home games may now be
obtained from members of the
Smyrna-Clayton Athletic Associa-
tion.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
FIRE REPORT FOR NOVEMBER
Fire Recorder, William Mabrey,
Reports Four Fires

William H. Mabrey, fire recorder
for the Citizens Hose Company No.
1, reports that four alarms were
turned in for the month of Novem-
ber. Of these, one was a stable
fire cause unknown; one a CHM
ney fire caused by dirty chimney,
an oil stove which had become
overheated and a dwelling caused
by burning paint. A total of 39.1
miles was travelled with a total OF
70 men responding. There was a
$4,000 rural loss and a 5000 city
loss. Other companies which re-
sponded were Clayton and Ches-
wold.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
TO PRESENT XMAS PLAY
Annual Christmas Play To Be
Given at StOclxley

The annual Christmas play, CIV
en- by the children of Delaware Col
ony under the direction of Mr..
Richard r. Landes, will be held in
the auditorium of the Administra-
ton Building at Delaware Colony,
Stockley, Delaware, on Saturday
afternoon, December 81, at 3 pm.
Members of the Commission and
the Board of Lady Visitors will at
tend and the entertainment will
be open to the public.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
Clayton Century Club Meeting

The Clayton Century Club Will
meet on Thursday, December at
2:3O. The subject will be Amer
lean Homes" Hostesses for the
day will be Mrs. Medford Davis
and Mrs. Emma Reed. Speakers
will be Mrs. Arthur Wilkins, who
is the State Chairman of American
Homes. The meeting will be held
in the Clubhouse.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
URGED TO RENEW TAGS
Motorists Who Wait, May Be De-
layed by Holiday Season

With the holiday season coming
on the State Motor Vehicle Divi-
sion urges motorists with tags ex-
piring Dec. 81 to report immediate
ly for inspection. 1t was explain
ed that motorists who wait until
the last few days before the dead
line will find, if adjustments or re-
pairs are required for the vehicles
they will be delayed by the prox-
unity of the Christmas season and
New Years and may be faced with
the necessity of doing without use
of their automobiles for a period.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
Homemakers To Meet

The Smyrna Homemakers Club
will hold its annual Christmas
party at the home of Mrs. ]. G.
Goldsborough on Wednesday even
ing at 8 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
TO PRESENT PAGEANT
Senior Glass Sponsoring Annual
Christmas Pageant

OHffstIIIdS I"Stnf1
The senior class of the John Bas-
sett Moore High School will pre-
sent a Christmas pageant on Wed
nesay, Dec. 18, at 8 p. m. in the
school auditorium. The musical
background will be provided by the
junior high school mixed chorus
under the direction of Bert Paul
Osbon, head of the department of
music. 1t is requested that chill
dren be accompanied by an adult.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
Death of Martin ElIingsworth

Martin Ellingsworth, age 81
years, of Smyrna, died at his late
residence on November 20. He was
the son of John Ellingsworth and
Martha Taylor, both of Delaware.
Funeral services were held on Mon
day, December 2 at his late resi-
dence with the Rev. Robert E.
Green in charge and interment was
in the Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Smyrna. He is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Martha Ellingsworth
of Smyrna and the following broth
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1946-12-05
PRESIDENT TO BE GUEST
Century Club to Conduct White
Elephant Sale at Meeting

century OluD 10 CohuucI W"eo
Elephant Sale at Meeting
On December 13, Mrs. E. w.
Buchanan of Dover, State Presi-
dent. and Mrs. John Fry of Mil
ford, Kent County Vice-President,
will be the guests of the Century
Club. The program for the day
will be arranged by Mrs. Joseph
Ennis. chairman of The Ameri-
can Home. Mrs. Arthur Wilkin-
ton of Wilmington will be the
guest speaker. Music will be ar
ranged by Mrs. Marion Coverdale.
The president, Mrs. Denney, will
conduct a white elephant sale. Con-
tributions will be welcomed.
Evening star., 1946-10-26
THE EVENING STAR Washington, D. C..
. ! SATURDAY OCTOBER
Non-5weIIing Wood
Finally Achieved by
Forestry Chemists

A nonswelling wood has been
produced by Agriculture Department
chemists.
Tt promises to end the age-old
nuisance of doors. windows and
drawers which stick in wet weather
or on hot, humid days.
Announcement of this achieve
ment has just been made by DR..
Alfred j. Stamm Of the depart
ment's Forest Products Laboratory
at Madison, Wis.
Wood swells, he explained, be-
cause of its capacity to absorb water.
Various efforts to prevent this by
| impregnating it with various resins
have had Indifferent success.
In the new method, it is placed in
steam BATH" the steam being the
vapor OF pyradine, a coal tar deriva-
tive, and an acid closely related to
the acid in vinegar. This vapor
permeates the cells Of the wood.
First, just as with water steam. 1t
swells the wood, but this swelling
is permanent. There is no return
to the original dimensions.
Further absorption of water can
not bring about further swelling.
The capacity to absorb water also
seems to be reduced.
Limited tests, DR.. Stamm says,
indicate that the treatment is per-
manent. Resistance to decay and
shipworms is improved and a few
tests indicate that strength is not
impaired and may be improved.
In one test, treated birch panels
and untreated controls were i'm
mersed in the warm waters Of the
Gulf of Mexico. After a year the
controls were badly damaged by
shipworms. The treated panels were
unharmed and retained their orig
inal size"
The tendency of wood to swell, he
pointed out, has seriously impaired
Evening star., 1946-10-26

It's valae il, a::--.raft and for se,e4s
Evening star., 1946-10-26
). It ms. plumbing shops.
Patching Porcelain.

Patching Porcelain.
@. Can kitchen sink porcelain be
mended2 Mine is worn through on
q place where I have secured knives
and another place is Clipped.
A. You can do fairly good job
with q patching enamel. But do not
expect such patch to last forever
inside the sink itself, where 1t must
Withstand hot water and soap. You
should protect your sink top with a
neat board when doing rough work.
A chopping board or an artists
drawing board would give good
service.
Removing Decals.
@. How can I get decals off my
furniture and walls?
A. Soften with denatured alcohol
and then scrape gently and carefully
with a dull knife. Dull places may
be left which you can touch up with
q thin dab Of paste wax. Let this
dry before polishing. (Not for wall
paperD
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