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Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
FRANCES ANN DAVIS WEEDS
Frances Ann Davis and 1t. Archer
Crosley Married at Asbury Church

The marriage of Miss Frances
Ann Davis, niece of Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Wallis Coleman of Smyr-
ma to Lieut.. Archer Phlegar Cros-
ley. Jr.,Army of the United States,
SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Crosley of
Wyncote, Pa, took place at As
bury Methodist Church Saturday,
September 21. The Rev. Robert
E. Green oficiated. The wedding
music was played by B. Stimson
Carrow. The bride was given in
marriage by her uncle, Norman
Coleman. The maid of honor was
Miss Nancy Wilson of Smyrna and
the bridesmaids were Miss Betty
Jane Ennis and Miss Jeanne Truax
both of Smyrna. Patsy Ryan, niece
of the bride, was junior brides
maid. Lieut.. Willard Boaz, of
Brecksville, o., was best man and
Mr.. Henry Shapley, Smyrna, and
Lieut.. Robert McAllister, of Yead-
on, Pa, were ushers. The bride
wore a gown of white satin bro
cade, with square neckline, long
sleeves, and a train of brocade
which fell from a cascade. She
wore a coronet of seed pearls with
a finger-tip veil of net. The maid
of honor, the bridesmaids, and jun
ior bridesmaid were gowned alike
in aqua faille and wore bows of
aqua faille with streamers on their
hair; the junior bridesmaid wear
ing a little-girl bow of the mater
ial The bride and all of her at
tendants carried gardenias. A re-
ception was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman following
the ceremony. After a wedding
trip the couple will live at Louis
vile, KY, the bridegroom being
stationed at the Armored Medical
Research Laboratories at Fort
Knox, Ky.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
Booster Night at Grange

Booster Night will be observed
tonight, September 26, at the
Smyrna Grange, an annual affair
sponsored by the National Grange.
In addition to the plans submitted
by the local Grange for their fall
and winter activities, State Master
A Bailey Thomas, of Wyoming, is
expected to attend and outline the
State and National policy for con-
tinued activity of Grange work. A
musical program will be presented
by Mrs. Mary H. Fleming and Mr..
Morgan Parry. Refreshments,
games and dancing are to be fea-
lures of the evenings entertain
ment. Grange families are invited
to attend.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
TO MAKE WASHINGTON TRIP
Smyrna Girl Scout Troop to Make
Trip to Washington in June


The troop committee members
of Lone Troop 1, Smyrna Girl
Scouts, have decided to sponsor a
trip to Washington for the men,
bers of the troop. Initial plans
for the project were made Tuesday
evening at meeting held at the
home of the leader, Mrs. Thomas
Russell. The trip is to be made
early in June and during the forth
coming months much time will be
spent preparing for it. At troop
meetings the girls will familiarize
themselves with the history and
interesting facts about the city.
Plans are being made to cores
pond with the members of one of
the Washington troops. Several
projects are planned by the troop
committee for the purpose of earn
ing money for the trip. On Octo-
ber 5 rummage sale will be held,
the place to be announced later.
Scouts will collect rummage thru
out the town, after school hours
during the week. The committee
in charge consists of Mrs. w. G.
Knots, Mrs. j. w. Cropper, Mrs.
G. M. Sparks, Mrs. C. E. Burge
and Mrs. ]. B. Mood.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
PREVENT FIRES
URGES C.. OF c..
Smyrna-C Clayton Chamber of
Commerce Urges Observ-
ance of Prevention Week
OCTOBER 6 TO II

Citizens of Smyrna-Clayton have
been called upon by their Chamber
of Commerce to take an active
part in the nations observance of
Fire Prevention Week, starting Oc-
tober 6. Herbert Pyle, president
of the Smyrna-Clayton Chamber of
Commerce, drew attention to Pres
ident Truman's proclamation set
ting aside the week for annual OBJ
servance. "Our president" said
Mr.. Pyle, "has appealed to the ma
ton to safeguard its resources
against destructive fires. He
stressed the danger of fire waste
when this destruction is taking
place at a time when our country
is faced with a shortage of food,
housing, and nearly every commod-
ity essential to speedy reconver-
sion to a peacetime economy and
the fulf1llment OF our obllgatlOnS
to the war-torn countries and
starving peoples of the rest of the
world. Therefore, as President of
the Chamber of Commerce, earn
estly pledge our full cooperation
with every citizen and every or
ganization to head the Presidents
appeal and to unite their efforts
under the leadership of the fire de-
partment and other agencies in in
specting all properties and premis-
es so that fire hazards may be
promptly detected and eliminated.
Furthermore, 1 call upon our peo-
pie to acquaint themselves with all
circumstances and situations that
are likely to cause the outbreak of
fire and with the steps that should
be taken when fire occurs"
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
JOB TRAINING
PROGRAM HERE
Board of Education in Coop
Grafton With Wilson Cabinet
Co. to Conduct Programs
SHORTAGE OF BOOKS

The Board of Education of the
Smyrna Special School District,
meeting in regular session on Mon
day evening, September %, unani-
mously approved the recommenda-
ton of George w. Wright, Superin-
tendent of Schools, that the Smyr-
ma Board of Education, in cooper
alton with the Wilson Cabinet
Company, conduct two on-the-job
training programs for the State
Department of Education under
the Emergency Appropriation for
Reconversion Training. These pro-
grams, which will operate in the
Wilson Cabinet Company's class
room, will continue throughout
the school year, meeting four
nights per week. Richard c. Price
and Leroy Piper have been ap-
proved as instructors, meeting the
requirements of training and ex-
perience that have been establish
ed. These courses will include
general principles of refrigeration,
operation and maintenance of re-
frigeration, refrigeration design,
shop arithmetic, blue print read
ing, advanced shop arithmetic and
layout, materials, painting, mater
ial and cost control The Board of
Education also considered the SER
ious shortage of text books and
the inability of many publishers to
fill existing orders. The result of
this is that in some instances ade-
quate Institutional materials are
not available and some students
are without books. This condition
is regrettable but inasmuch as the
local school administration is doing
its best in every way possible to
obtain these books, little actual re-
lief will come until orders, which
in some instances were placed as
early as May, 1916, have been fill
ed. The mimeographing of les
sons, the using of obsolete books,
and the exchanging of books be-
tween pupils will, of necessity, be
followed until text book orders are
filed.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
Death of John Alexander, GA

John Alexander, age GA years,
of near Kenton, died at the resi-
dence of his son, Edward Alexand-
er Friday, September goth. He
was the son of Robert Alexander
and Mary Elizabeth Alexander,
both of Maryland. Funeral servic-
es were held on Monday, Septem-
Der %, from the Funeral Chapel
of w. A. FAIRIES and Son with the
Rev. Robert E. Green officiating.
Interment was in Blackiston's
Church cemetery. Mr.. Alexander
was farmer in the vicinity of
Clayton for 20 years. He is sur
vived by the following children:
Mrs. Lola Embert, Queen Ann,
Md; John Robert Alexander, Will
mington; Thomas Alexander, Will
mington; Edward Alexander, Ken
ton; Joseph Alexander, Buck
Bridge, Del; Frank Alexander,
Blackiston's; Herbert Alexander,
Odessa; Mable Alexander, Massey,
Md: Miss Elizabeth Alexander,
Seaford; and the following broth
er and sisters: James Alexander,
Massey, Md; Mrs. Lizzie Simpler,
Colts, Md; and Mrs. Lola Ross,
Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
A GRAVE ISSUE

With the by officials of the International
Union UAWCO Smyrna to capture the
thriving plants Wilson Cabinet Co., Inc here an issue
greatest importance every resident of this entire area
again forceuy brought public attention Shall
company policies built the direct Wilson payroll up
per week. annual figure of S3600OO that
spent this continue in effect with full and growing
communitys economic welfare? These policies
included among other things the highest levels in
group sickness and accident insurance
disqualification paid holidays and the operation of the factory
even during periods critical shortages in materials That
everyone may be acquainted with matter that affects vital
part of the communitys publishing the following
They should be studied by every thinking citizen
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
Richard Long Resigns

The resignation of Richard G..
Long as secretary and member of
Smyrna Town Council was accept
ed with regret by the council. Mr..
Long leaves to attend the Gradu-
ate School of Magill University,
Montreal, Canada. Henry T. Price
was elected secretary to fill the
unexpired term of Mr.. Long. Mr..
Long also is member of the
Smyrna Special School District,
and of the vestry of st. Peters p.
E. Church.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY
Smyrna Cleaners Celebrate Second
Anniversary Under Present Owner

Anniversary Under Present Owner
October first marks the second
anniversary of the Smyrna Clean
ers under the present ownership
and management. And by way of
appreciation of the loyal service
and cooperation of his employees,
Mr.. Plantholt, the proprietor, has
rewarded each one with his second
salary increase, plus weeks va
cation with pay, within the past
two months. In addition to these,
each one receives Blue Cross hos
pitalization benefits, paid by Mr..
Plantholt. And to the people of
Smyrna and vicinity who have
made these two successful years
possible, he promises to continue
to give the same high quality,
courteous, efficient service.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
Set Clocks Back Sunday

Daylight saving time will ofic-
ially end at 2 a. m. this Sunday,
Sept. 29. At this time all clocks
should be turned back one hour as
standard time will again be the
official time for this community.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
Church of the NaZarene

Services at the Church of the
Nazarene, Rev. Jerry Dilks, pastor,
will be Sunday School at 9.45 am;
morning worship, 10.45 o'clock;
evening evangelistic service, 7.30
o'clock. Tuesday evening cottage
prayer meeting, 7.30; Thursday
evening prayer meeting, 7.30.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
TO HAVE RALLY
DAY AT ST. PAUL
st. Paul Methodist Church,
Clayton to Have Rally Day
Sunday, Sept. 18th
EPPLEY SISTERS TO SING

The Eppley Sisters Gospel Quin-
tette of Manchester, Pennsylvania,
will appear at the st. Paul Metho-
dist Church, Clayton, Sunday,
September 29th, at IL a. m. The
five sisters render a deeply spirit
ual program featuring vocal quin-
tettes, soprano and alto solos, ar
tisic piano playing and numbers
on the following Instruments: Vib-
ra Harp, violin, electric Hawaiian
guitar, saxophone, accordians and
cathedral chimes. Their program
is unique and different and has
been rated as the best of its kind
in the country. 1t has been rend-
cred in churches of 80 different
denominations the past five years.
1t has been given over the leading
radio stations in this country and
Canada. Some of the girls are
graduates of Wheaton College,
Wheaton, ILL.,, Others, of the Dun
mire School of Music, Harrisburg,
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
Fau Meeting Fellowship Group

The Young Adult Fellowship
Group of Asbury Methodist Church
will hold their first Fall meeting
Friday, September 9th, at $50 in
the Sunday School room. There
will be a covered dish supper and
are urged to bring dish.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
Rally Day at Wesleyan Methodist

Rally Day at Wesleyan Methodist
Rev. Joseph Kephart, pastor of
the Wesleyan Methodist Church
announces services for the follow
ing week: Wednesday night prayer
meeting at 7.30. Rally Day SER
vices will be held Sunday at 10
o'clock followed by morning wor-
ship service at IL o'clock. Young
peoples service at z o'clock, and
song service with preaching by the
pastor at 7.30.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
Trinity Church, Clayton
Lee Slaughter Buy House

Mrs. Emma Lapham has sold
her double house on Main street,
Clayton to Lee Slaughter of near
Kenton. They will occupy it after
some repairing.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
Rally Day on Sunday

Rally Day will be observed in
the Sunday School at 10 a. m. 109
attendance pins will be awarded
scholars who have attended "a
Sundays; 9 gold pins will be given
to scholars who have attended 48
Sundays. New scholars will also
receive pins. A large attendance
is expected.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
EJM.ns
WILSON CABINET CO., INC.
Smyrna, Del.
September 20, 1916

E ] Moran Assistant Director
Region No. 8, UAW-CIO
112 East Lombard Street
Baltimore q Maryland
Dear Mr.. Moran:
Receipt is acknowledged of your registered of
September 49, 1916
The management of the Wilson Cabinet Co., Inc. al
ready to meet with its employees for discussion of
mutual problems when and they exist company by
notices posted bulletin boards notified all
poyees that under the terms of the National Labor Relations
Act they he epoees free exercise the right of self
determination to organization. recognized
that there must be conflict between Labor and Management
that their interests differed this respect viewpoint
that we coworkers neghbors work with
sensitive to employees welfare than outside
interests who have possibly only financial political interest
at stake Agreement and understanding mutual problems
harmonious relationships in industrial
zaion We feel that employees understand problems
and know that conscious theirs We volun
ary increased rates twice during the of the past
year. and always followed practice sharing
prosperity with fellow workers ultimate degree which
is consistent with good business That the announced
intention of this company for and has also been its
practice.
We feel that most of employees feel that
consderate of their welfare
the that plant during this period
of material shortages when the economical thing have done
would have been to shut down We feel that
that doing utmost to keep every employee
working full time though lower production and
higher COSTS We stand record in that respect.
direct reference to your letter, have had
evidence that represent vast majority of employees
We not that election has been held under the
of National Labor Relations Act otherwise and
submit that under the law cannot recognize organiza
on any than other labor organization until such
election is held We submit that until employees vountar
lily decide otherwise they must be free to work not work
they choose regardless of union aaon We encourage
election the earliest possible date fact must
insist upon before deciding the question of representation and
pledge ourselves to be bound by the results.
Such meeting you propose, therefore, must await
the results election wishes of employees
this matter before bind ourselves and employees
contracual relationship Until such time employees give
mandate that the UAWCIO their agent any meeting
between must be conducted the basis that not
prepared to conclude working contract with With that
understanding in mind have objection to meeting with
you, and await your further word in this respect
Very truly yours,
WILSON CABINET CO., INC.
G. L. Vol
Vice President
<~ryr yrY.hso
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26

UNITED AUTOMOBILE AIRCRAFT AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA (UAw-CIO)
September 18, 1916
Wilson Cabinet Works
Smyrna Delaware
Attention: Mr.. j. E. Wilson, Factory Manager
Gentlemen:
vast majority of your production, maintenance and
anto employees authorized this Union to represent them
matters of wages hours and other working conditions in
order that these matters may be negotiated and concluded
contractual form.
Therefore behalf of the Union, am requesting
meeting with the proper Company officials who have the author
W to discuss these problems Wednesday, September 25h at
LOO a. m. in your Company offices.
the above date is not satisfactory, will you please
inform would satisfactory such meeting?
Awaiting your reply, remain
Very truly yours,
INTERNATIONAL UNION, UAW-CIO
E.J Moran, Assistant Director
Region No s
EJM:ms
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
It. Peters Episcopal Church News

st. Peters Church announces the
following services for Sunday, Sep
tember 29th: s a. M, Holy Com
munion; 10 a. M, Church School
worship service in the Church, to
be followed by classes in the Par
ish House; IL a. M, morning pray
er and sermon. Sermon topic, St
Matthew 18: 8, 'The Avoidance OF
Evil"
Trinity Church, Clayton
Trinity P. E. Church, Clayton
announces the service of evening
prayer for Sunday evening, Sep
tember 29th, 7:30 o'clock. Sermon
topic, II Kings 8: 16, Faith an6
Hope Unfaltering."
Smyrna times., 1946-09-26
Last Sundays Game
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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-08
Miss Nichols, H. W.
Thomas Are Married
Continued From Page One,

sister-in-law of the bride. Serving
as bridesmaids were Mrs. Ruth
White of Murfresboro, a sister OF
the bridegroom, Miss Neva Norton,
Miss Bobbye West and Miss Doro-
thy All. They were Identical
models of embroidered taffeta and
net, the tafeeta booices, featured
by portrait necklines and puffed
sleeves. The bouffant net skirts are
po,ed over. taffeta.
Mrs. Nichols frock was shell
pink, Mrs. White and Mrs. Norton's
models were in the flesh pink
shade and Miss West and Miss All
were attired in deep rose gowns.
They carried Colonial bouquets
of snapdragons and carnations
shading from pale pink to deepest
rose.
DR.. Thomas served as his sons
best man and Jack H. Nichols
of Louisville, a brother of the
bride, and Charles A. Thomas, Jr.,
a brother of the bridegroom, ser-
we'd as groomsmen.
Ushers completing the personel
of the bridal party, were Harry
Mason of Wilmington and George
Piskett, third, Lieutenant, United
States Army, of Fort Benning, Ga.
Mrs. Nichols, mother of the bride
chose for the wedding occasion
a beige satin dress made with
a drapped skirt and a V-neckline.
Mrs. Thomas, mother of the
bridegroom. wore a model of aqua
sulk jersey accented by gold Sc
quins. Both wore shoulder bou-
quets of orchids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols, parents
of the bride. were hosts at a re-
ception following the ceremoney.
Later in the evening Mr.. Thomas
and his bride left for an Eastern
wedding trip. For travelling she
chose a cherry red wool suit, dis
tinguished by a flared peplum
and large silver buttons, a cream
nylon blouse and a black hat and
harmonizing accessories. She car
ried a white coat embroidered
in red.
She attended the schools Of Co
lumbiae and Fayetteville and was
graduated from Fayetteville High
school. She also was graduated
from the college department OF
Ward-Belmont school where she
received a diploma in piano and
was a member of the Ariston and
Del Vera clubs and Hood and
Gown, honorary scholarship organ
ization.
Mr.. Thomas was graduated from
Hanover High school in Whining
ton and recently was honorably
discharged from tie United States
Army. Air Forces with which ne
served in the European theate1
of operations. He has reensered the
Univer sity Of Maryland in College
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-08

Parry where he is a member Of the
Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Among those who came from
other c4:ies to attend the wedding
are: Mss Camille Thomas, Miss
Roberta Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jason Digger, Mrs. o. B. Journey
Wallace G Journey, Thomas Journ-
ey, Dwight Journey, Miss Norma
Jane Bats and MI. and Mrs. c. S.
Mayo Of Columbia, Nj. and Mrs. J.
W. Journey and children, Jane
Carol and Cfaig, and Mrs. H. @.
Underhill of Chattanooga; Mr..
Harry Mason of Cleveland; Miss
Mabel Hix, billiard Hix and Mr..
and Mrs. Benson Hunt of Cooke
vile, and Mrs. E. L. Smothers of
McMinnville and Wilmington.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-08

bearer, for the bride aad wore a
white velvet dress identical to that
of the flower girls and the brides
maids. She carried the ring on
a white velvet ruffled pillow with
a red corsage in one corner Of
the pillow. Jimmie Hundley OF
Wallace was ring bearer for the
bridegroom and carried the ring
on a white velvet pillow. He was
dressed in a full dress suit like
those Of the groomsmen.
John D. Robinson, Jr., OF Wal
lace, brother of the bride, acted
as best man. The groomsmen were
R. Murphy Williams, Jr., of David
son, Billie Boney of Wilmington,
Howard Holland of G%oldsboro,
Francis Sutton OF Calypso, Freder.
lex Owens of Stauntonsburg and
Billie McPhail of Mt. Owe.
The wedding party entered the
church as the choir of twelve
voices sang the bridal chorus I'm.
der the direction of Mrs. j. N.
Evans. At the close of the ere
mony the choir sang the benedic-
ton May The Lord Bless Thee
and Keep Thee" during which the
bridal couple left the alter and
walked quietly out of the church
with bowed heads. The rest of the
bridal party left the church to the
strain of the wedding occasional.
The brides mother wore a dress
Of American Beauty chiffon velvet
with a corsage Of gold orchids
with the red throat. The mother
of the bridegroom wore a black
taffeta dress with the light blue
trim and bussel back with train.
She wore q corsage of American
Realty roSeS
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-08
Miss Robinson. Thomas
Owens Wed In Wallace
Continued From Page One,

wedding gift of her father to her
mother and worn by her mother
on her wedding day.
Attending the bride as maid-of-
honor was Miss Doris Bland of
Wallace. She. wore a gown of
white chiffon velvet with a eight
fitting bodice, off shoulder and
bussel back. Her arm bouquet
was of American Beauty roses
with shower of red ribbons. Her
head dress was of the same red
roses across the crown of her head
and she wore red mittens and red
shoes. The bridesmaids were
Misses Anne Scott Dellinger Of
Ivanhoe, Catherine Robinson of
Goldsboro, Betty Gwyn Finley of
North Wilkesboro. Mararet Hall
of Wallace. cousins OF, the
bride and Miss Dolores Minchew
of Calypso and Miss Shirley
Breaux of New Orleans. La. They
We're identical dresses to that of
the maid-of-honor and carried arm
Of American Beauty roses
with red roses in their hair.
Misses Betty Hood and Lou Hoff-
Ter we're the flower girls and their
dresses were identical to those
worn by the bridesmaids. Their
flowers were miniature arm bou-
quets Of American Beauty roses
with roses in their hair. Miss Bill
lie Carroll McPhail of Mt. Olive,
niece of the bridegroom, was ring
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-08
state Well Represented
At UDC ntion
Continued From Page Onel

,...on Raleigh, and Mrs. Hugh
dSauasnie Raymond, Miss. The
rl4,rnes were reproductions Of
nj the sixties. and several
nv.e original creations.
SI Also. on historical night, three
usr,s War 1 and seven World
wo,'o II Crosses of Military Serv-
We were presented by Mrs. Glenn
Tong, recorder.
a.. share of prizes and honorable
laa an+ions. Mrs. 7. l.. Caudle,
nnsdesboro. won first cash prize
hest work in advancing the
W Of Sidney Lanier to the Hall
n "a Fame if New York. North Car
d sIina won first place in contribut-
o w. most money to Lanier Bust
s snsd Mrs. A. B. Douglas won
.art' prize. the Adelia Dunovant
~a for the best essay on John
e c.fholIn. North Carolina was NAM
" second in contest for the Raines
ssnner. second, also, in having the
,"roest number of honor roll chap
.srs and honorable mention for
H.. .st'' Fanny Ransom trophy.
u For the first time the Children
~. Corfederacy presented their
o.ogram on Friday afternoon. N.
r r. of C. received three cups.
4rophv. / banner. l medal, two
rash prizes, and four honorable
uoontions. Mrs. j. j. Andoe,
Greensboro is the director of Chill
dren in North Carolina.
Of great interest was favorable
action on placing a Tablet il Bar
Relief of Gen. Robert E. Lee in
tbe Cathedral of St. Peter and St.
Paul in Washington. D. G.
Cooperating with otner organi.
zstions the UDC will name a COM
mission in each division for pre-.
viewing moving pictures. Mrs. r.
O.. Everett, Durham. has accept
ed the craftsmanship for North
Carolina.
Mrs. Edward Beach. Philadel-
mia. was elected honorary presi-
dent, DR.. Francis Pendleton
Gaines. president, Washington and
Lee university, Lexington. Va. was
elected Honorary Associate mem
Der.
No location was selected as con-
vention city for 1947. The selec-
tion will be made, later, by the
executive committee.