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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-01-31
Koycees Prepare
For DIV Cornivul
Ball On Monday

Preparations for the DIV carni-
vel bal were discussed at the
Tuesday night reeting, of the
Knights Of Columbus and w. A.
Mouccief asked for assistance in
the decorations for the affair.
Working parties will be form
ed at 900 O'Clock Saturday night,
800 o'clock Sunday morning, and
ZOO O'Clock Sunday night at the
Market Street Recreation Center,
where tht affair will be held on
February 3.
Ralph Locke was appointed
chairman Of the decoration com
mittee and various other mem
bers we're assigned specific tasks.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-01-31
BETA CLUB PARTY

As a reward for their work in
the recent bond issue drive, 80
members of the Beta Club, high
school honorary society, and their
guests were entertained at q
"Victory Party Thursday, held
at the 18th Street auditorium
under the auspices Of the Pasca-
goula Athletic Association. Music
for dancing was furnished by
the Bay st. Louis High school
orchestra and refreshments were
served. Honor guests at the af-
fair were Mr.. and Mrs. T. r.
Wells. Miss Ann Farnsworth,
Mrs. T. r. SWartWout and Mrs.
w. R. Gulley.
Half 2 million cattle and hors-
es YER being destroyed annu-
ally BIZ wolves in the western
states in the nineties.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-01-31
POLAND ALLOWS DIVORCE

WarsaW-AP.-The ministry of
justice haVe completed modifica-
ton of the new Polish civil laws,
including to Whichhsc,
including those which permit di-
vorce in this So percent Catholic
country and providing marriages
by civil registrar a the only le-
gal ceremony.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-01-31
Alex West. Eluine
Wright Rule At Moss
Point Cornivul Boil

Alex West and Elaine Wright
were crowned as rulers over the
annual Moss Point High school
carnival ball at ceremonies Sat
urday night.
The two students were chosen
rs King Rex and Queen lila VI to
reign over the sixth annual ball
from boys and girls named to the
court to represent the band and
various classes. The king was
dressed in a dress suit for the oe-
casion and the queen wore a
white formal gown with train and
carried ar arm bouquet of red
roses.
The reading of the legend Of
Rex and lila opened the aere-
monies after which the court
and royal couple We're introduced.
After the ceremonies the Perkins
ton Junior college orchestra play
ed for dancing.
North America has two speci-
es of wolves, the red and the
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-01-31

The meeting was held at the
home of Mrs. w. w. Hughes and
was conducted by Mrs. j. l..
Thomas, the president.
Plans were perfected for the
attendance OF some Of the mem
bers NJ the Missionary Institute
that was to be held at Picayune
Jan. 90.
The society had the pleasure of
also having Ms. c. w. Tanner
as z guest.
A refreshment course was serv-
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-01-31
"HIYA TooTs"

Chicago-AP If E. Willis
Jones has his way, people writing
to strangers simply vii start off
ov saying Mr. Jones or Mrs.
Smith, without the predatory term
of endearment. He has opened
his campaign by organizing THE
in Business Letters"
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-01-31
Mrs. C.. L. Nelson
Addresses WSCS OF
E0stluWn Church

On Monday afternoon the Wom-
ans Society of Christian Service
of the Eastlawn Methodist church,
PascagoGla, had as guest speak
er Mrs. c. l.. Nelson of EscataW-
pa who gave a helpful talk on
The Christian Family"
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-01-31
NEW BRAZIL D

Rio Dc Janeiro-AP-TWo new
radio stations are expected to be-
gin operating soon in interior
Brazilian towns. One, to be call
ed ZYI, will be in Tatui, Sac
Paulo state, with 1900 kilocycles
and the other in Cruz Alta, Rio
Grande do Sui, with 1880 kilo-
cycles.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-01-31

ed by Mrs. Hughes during the
social hour.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
RULES
CONSIDERED
Town Council Authorizes
Parking Restrictions In
Front of Banks
SIGNS TO BE ERECTED

The possibility of a two-hour
parking limit being placed on
South Main Street between Frazier
and South Streets was discussed at
a meeting of the Town Council
held Friday, June 27. 1t was de-
cided to hold up passage of the
regulation until the July 18th
meeting.
To Erect Signs
The Council authorized the erec-
tion of signs in front of both banks
restricting parking to Is minutes
only, in order to give Bank pat
rons the opportunity to get to the
Banks more easily and to give a
greater parking turnover in this
area. 1t is estimated that at least
1853 cars will have a chance to
park in front of the two banks be-
tween 9 a. m. and 4 p. m. under the
new plan. It was announced that
the signs have been ordered from
the local sign painter and will be
erected as soon as delivery is made.
DR.. c. ]. Prickett, Mayor, presided
and all members were present.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
BANKS TOCLOSE
ON SATURDAYS
Eleven Kent County Banks
Announce New Bank
ing Hours
BOTH SMYRNA BANKS

At a recent meeting of the Kent
County Bankers Association held
at the Hotel Richardson, Dover, IL
of the banks in Kent County sig-
nified their intention of observing
Saturday bank holidays during
July and August, starting next
Saturday. The action was taken
by the following banks: Baltimore
Trust Company, Camden; Clayton
Bank and Trust Company, Clay
ton; Delaware Trust Company,
Dover; Delaware Trust Company,
Frederick; Farmers Bank State of
Delaware, Dover; First National
Bank, Dover; First National Bank,
Harrington; Fruit Growers Nation
al Bank and Trust Company,
Smyrna; The National Bank of
Smyrna; Peoples Bank, Harring-
ton; West Dover Trust Company,
Hartly. This move is in accord
ance with state laws.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03

An overwhelming majority OF
50741k votes were cast in favor OF
the Bond Issue at the referendum
election held here Tuesday, July 1,
it was announced yesterday by
Town Officials. Of a total of g.
5221h votes cast, only 724 were not
in favor of borrowing the needed
funds. The one-half vote was ex-
planned as being cast by a joint
owner, whose partner was unable
to appear at the polls.
Work To Start
Work will start as soon as the
Bonds have been sold and the
money has been received. ALI OF
the money borrowed under the
provisions of the bond issue must
be used for improvements to wat
er, sewer, street and electric facil-
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
GIRLS RECEIVE
, HONOR MEDAL
Prizes To Be Awarded For
Demonstrating the Uses
of Dairy Products
1947 EIGHTH YEAR

Three All Club girls in each
qualifying county in Delaware will
receive honor medals this year for
showing community groups how to
use dairy products to make appe-
tizing, healthful dishes. One of the
girls will be chosen as the best in
dividual demonstrator and the
other two as the top ranking team
in the county. From atnong the
various county winners, the state
extension Office will select an indi-
vidual and team as state cham
pions. Each of the three state
winners will get $500 u. S. Saw
ings Bond award. The above re-
wards for superior records are
provided in the 1947 All Dairy
Foods Demonstrations by Kraft
Foods Company. For their demon
strations, the girls may select any
dish or combination of dishes using
milk, cream, cheese or butter. 1t
is pointed out that by giving DEM
onstrations, 4-H girls not only
strengthen their club records, but
gain self-contidence and poise
through speaking before public
audiences. This is the eighth con-
secutive year of the activity. Last
years state champion individual
demonstrator in Delaware was
Joan Swain of Lincoln. The states
highest rating demonstration team
members were Jane Dukes and
Virginia A. Shockley, both of
Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
WILL CONDUCT
SWIM CLASSES
Andrew GrOnOwski To Be In.
structor At Red Cross
Sponsored Course
GIVE CERTIFICATES

The Red Cross will conduct
swimming classes at Lake Como
two days each week for four
weeks, starting Monday, July Z, at
2 D. m. The classes, which will
include instruction in all phases,
from beginning to advanced swim
ming, and also life-saving, will be
for all age groups. Andrew Gro
certified instructor of the
Wilmington headquarters, Red
Cross, will be in charge of the
classes and those desiring to take
of this service will re-
port to him. Glasses will be held
regularly on Mondays and Thurs
days at 2 o'clock, and in the event
of rain the teaching will be done
on the following day in each case.
There will be no charge for this
great service by the Red Cross and
Smyrna is fortunate to be afforded
this opportunity. At the compile
ton of the period certificates will
be presented in all grades accord
ing to attainments of the partici-
pants.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
Death of william F. Burchard

After a brief illness resulting
from cerebral hemorrhage, William
F. Burchard passed away June %
at Casualty Hospital, Washington,
d. c. He was the son of the late
Lester and Florence Burchard.
Born in Philadelphia, July /, 1918,
he moved to Middletown to live
with relatives, following the death
of his father. He later came to
Smyrna. He served with the u. S.
Army during World War II and
was stationed at Fort Monmouth,
N. ]. A widow, Mrs. Lucille
Burchard and one sister, Mrs.
Glodys Wolff of Odessa survive.
Funeral services were held June rs
and interment was in Arlington
Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
WILSON'S PLAN OUTING
200 Employees and Families ~Plan
To Attend Picnic

The annual picnic for employees
of Wilson Cabinet Co. Inc. and
Wilson Refrigeration, Inc. will be
held July IL at Riverview Beach
Park, New Jersey. More than 200
men and their families are expect
ed to attend the all-day event.
This is the first year that families
of the men have been included in
the plans. Transportation by bus
will be provided to all persons not
travelling by private automobile.
Plans for the picnic were made by
the newly-appointed Recreation
and Social Activity Committee.
Serving with this group are Will
liam Brown, Archie Poore, Russell
Haley, Ray James, Walter Sam
mons, ]. Edward Morris, James
Cole, and c. S. Collins, Jr. (Chair-
MANI.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
NATIONAL BANK
is REMODELED
Modern Interior Is Planned
For National Bank of
Smyrna
PLANS ANNOUNCED

If you walk in The National Bank
of Smyrna in the near future and
don't recognize anything-don't
walk out! It's the same bank!
The high, dark wood superstruc-
ture and bank screen in the public
space will be taken down and re-
moved. The familiar grill in front
OF the vault will be replaced with
a continuation of the marble bank
fixture. The Teller's wickets will
be converted into today's modern
low style bank fixture. New white
Vermont Mariposa marble will be
installed on top of the present
ledge. A black top shelf will COM
bine with the marble to dralnatize
the new low style bronze wickets.
Instead of the usual glass between
wickets, the fixture will be made
friendlier by the use of rich
bronze rail. This enables custom
ers and tellers to talk directly to
each other. In short, the fixture
will embody the very latest in
banking equipment design. When
the installation is finished, cleaned
venetian blinds and interior paint
ing will add to the newness, light
ness and pleasantness of the inter-
ior Mr.. Knotts reports that dur
ing alterations, banking operations
will continue the same as usual.
While the inside appearance of the
bank is being changed, no change
will be made in the service afford
ed by the bank. When the altera-
tions and modernizations are COM
pleted, Bank officers stated, the
National Bank of Smyrna better
than ever will be able to serve the
interests of the community.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
CONVENTION TO
START JULY IS
Delaware American Legion
Convention To Be Held
In Dover
ANNUAL BANQUET

Principal events of the twenty
ninth annual convention of the De-
partment of Delaware, American
Legion, will be the annual banquet
Friday night, July 18, in the social
hall of the Dover High School and
nomination and election of officers
of the department on Saturday af-
ternoon, July 10, in Legislative
Hall. Representatives of posts
from all parts of the state will
participate in the convention. The
conclave of the department auxil-
iary will be held concurrently. DR..
]. A. Wilker of Laurel, state COM
mander, will preside at the conven-
tion. DR.. Carl ]. Rees, professor
of mathematics at the University
of Delaware, department first vice.
commander, is expected to be
elected new commander of the de-
partment.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
LARGE CROWD
SEES PARADE
Fireworks Display Set For
Tomorrow Night At
Lake Como
BAND IN UNIFORM

Appearing locally for the first
time in parade formation in new
uniforms, the Citizens Hose Com
pany Band led a parade of 35 fire
companies, five auxiliaries and five
bands, here last night. Members
of the Fire Company also appear
ed in full uniform similar to that
of the bandsmen. A white citation
band on the shoulder and sleeve of
the band members distinguished
them from the marching company.
Fred Brown, past president Della
ware Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
tion and city councilman of Will
mington acted as one of the judg-
es and sat in the reviewing stand
in front of the Post Office. Other
judges were: Mayor c. ]. Prickett
and George w. Wright, Superin-
tendent of Schools. Starting at
Thornley's Mill, the parade moved
east on Commerce Street to Mar
ket; Market to Mt. Vernon; Mt.
Vernon to Main and South on Main
to the Carnival Grounds at Lake
Como. Prizes were given for best
bands; band with Is or more men
in line; company making best ap-
pearance; company coming longest
distance; company making best
appearance, not in uniform; ladies'
auxiliary making best appearance.
The Carnival, which started last
Wednesday night has been attract
ing large crowds of spectators. Al
band stand was erected at the Fair
Grounds and the Firemen's Band
has given concerts from it. Music
was provided Friday night by
Uncle Ollie's Delaware Hot-Shot's.
A 1947 Frazer car will be given
away closing night and ground
prizes are offered each night of
the Carnival.
/ Fireworks Display
/ The Smyrna Clayton Chamber of
Commerce is cooperating with the
volunteers and sharing expenses
with them to bring fireworks dis
play to Lake Como on the night of
the Fourth of July. Harper Jones
is chairman of the Carnival COM
mittee. Other members are Cliff
ford Jones, Fletcher Truax and
Bill Mabrey.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
CONFERENCE JUNIOR CAMPS
Two Camps To Be Held For Jun
iOr BOYS and Girls

For the first time in the history
of Methodism in the Peninsula
Conference two camps will be held
this month for the junior boys and
girls (10 and II years. of the four
Districts. Camp No. 1 will in
clude Easton and Wilmington Dis
trict junior and will open July IA,
closing on Saturday, July 18th.
No. Camp is for Dover and Sails
bury District juniors and will
open on Sunday, July goth, closing
on Friday, the 25th after lunch.
Both Camps will be held at the
new Conference Camp site near
Centreville, Maryland, with a total
cost for each camper of $14.0O.
Registrations for the Dover and
Salisbury Districts, Camp No. 2,
CONTINUED on Page Eight
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
BOND ISSUE CAR RIED BY LARGE
MAJORITY IN REFERENDUM

tiles and no part of the money
voted by the referendum can be
used for any other purpose such as
an air port. 1t has been pointed
out by those in position to know,
that improvements to the electric
al system alone will result in a
great saving of power that is lost
now through the obsolete distribu-
tion system. Savings in electrical
current alone can well be great
enough to pay the entire cost of
interest on the bonded indebted
ness and a great part of the sum
necessary to retire the debt in the
stipulated time, leaving all of the
other improvements as a net gain.
The improvements to the water
and sewer systems will in time pay
for themselves.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
SCOUTS WIN
PARADE PRIZE
Rotary Club To Renew Scout
Charter For Coming Year
At Meeting
END BASEBALL SERIES

A SIS first-prize award for most
men in line was made to the Smyr-
na Boy Scout Troop 1876 Monday
right, when the members partici-
pated in an all Scout parade in
Greensboro, Md. Transportation to
the Maryland town was generously
provided by w. L. Wheatley of
Clayton.
Camp On Chesapeake
Last Thursday the Troop camp
ed over night at Camp Howell on
the Chesapeake Bay. This was the
frs. time the Scouts had the op-
portunity to Use the fifteen new
tents which they recently p'irchas-
ed The use of tha Camp and its
facilities was made possible by
Walter Harris, Jr., a Maryland
poultry grower and owner of the
camp. Transportation for the
twenty-five boys was provided by
Oscar Legar. Scoutmaster Bill
Short and Assistant Scoutmaster
Buck" Ford accompanied them
"a rugged but swell time was had
by all", it was stated. It is the
hope of the Troop to return tc
Camp Howell for a week early in
August. The regular meeting last
night was interrupted in order
that the Scouts might have q
chance to see the Firemen's pa
rade.
Charter Renewed
The Rotary has announced that
it will renew the Scout Charter fo1
the coming year at their meeting
tonight. The Charter will be pre-
sented by Del-Mar-Va Scout Coun-
Gil Executive Fred Wellington at
The Wayside Inn, after which Mr.
Wellington will show motion pic
lures on Scouting at Century Club
The general public and parents OF
Scouts are invited to attend this
phase of the program, which will
begin at 8 PM. A large turnout is
expected.
End Baseball Series
Troop 135 has announced the end
of three-game baseball series
with the Kenton Scouts under the
leadership of Scoutmaster Bob Ev-
erett. The Smyrna team managed
to win two of the games, with only
one loss.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
Death of Mrs. Helen Gelt

Mrs. Helen Colt, age SO, of
Smyrna died near Elsmere on June
27. She was the daughter of
George and Georgeanna Cook, both
of Delaware, and the widow of the
late Howard Colt of Townsend.
She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Amanda White of Townsend.
Funeral services were held Tues
day, July / at 200 PM with Rev.
R. E. Green in charge and inter
ment in Glenwood Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
Passwaters Pusey wedding

On Saturday afternoon, June 81,
at the parsonage of the Avenue
Methodist Church, Milford, Mrs.
Elaine Passwaters of Smyrna, and
William W.Pusey, of Clayton, were
united in marriage by Rev. DIR.
Frank Herson. The attending wit
nesses were Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Stats of Milford.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
Grange To Hold Picnic

A large crowd attended the
Grange weiner roast last Thursday
evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Johnson. Games and
singing were features of the even
ing. 1t was decided, at this time,
to hold the annual Grange picnic
at Crystal Beach Manor the first
Thursday in August: August Z.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
FREMEN PARADE HERE
5000 Witness Big Parade Last
Night; North East Wins Prize

An estimated crowd of 5000 peo-
pie witnessed the Smyrna Fire
mems Parade held here last night.
The parade was one of the largest
and finest ever held in Smyrna.
Participating were % fire compan-
les, z auxiliaries and s bands, in
cluding North East, Nd; Caesar
Rodney High School; Milford High
School, Middletown, Elkton, Har-
rington and Denton. North East
Band took first prize of $50. Cae-
sar Rodney High School Band won
second prize of s35. The other 5
bands each received S25.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
PRICKETT HEADS BOARD
DIR. G. j. Prickett Named President
of School Board

AT the regular monthly meeting
of the Board of Education of the
Smyrna Special School District on
Wednesday evening, June %, DR..
c. ]. Prickett was elected Presi-
dent of the Board of Education and
Mrs. Helen B. Harmonson was
elected Vice-President. The Board,
at this meeting, received reports
from the Superintendent of
Schools, and audited the financial
accounts for the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1947.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
Conner Mitchell Nuptials

On Monday evening, June 30 at
the Parsonage of the Wesley Meth
odist Church, Miss Corinne Conner
Of Clayton and Mr.. James l..
Mitchell, Jr., of Smyrna were unit
ed in marriage by Rev.R. T. ThaW-
ley. The attending witnesses were
Mr.. Clarence O'Neal and Miss FL
zada Connolly of Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
NAMES
COMMITTEES
Herman H. Hanson Officiates
At Installation of New
Officers at Rotary
R. B. JONES, PRESIDENT

Herman H. Hanson, past District
Governor of the 1S4th District of
Rotary, and one of the organizers
of the Smyrna Club, officiated at
the installation of officers for the
coming year. Gov. Hanson cited
Rotary as an International body,
whose aim it is to spread the gos-
pei of peace throughout the world.
He stressed the responsibilities of
DR.. Jones, incoming president and
his associate officers, in upholding
the principles and ideals of Rotary.
Gov. Hanson, presented to DR..
Prickett the insignia of his rank,
the Past Presidents badge. Greet
ings were extended to Wm.E. Mat
thews, Jr. on his birthday. DR.. c.
]. Prickett, retiring president,
thanked every member of the club
for the hearty cooperation given
him during his term. DR.. Prickett
also announced the admittance of
two new members: Willard Rutter
and Clarence Bodley.
Report on Scout Troop
The Boy Scout Troop, it was
stated, now has membership of
80; the largest since its formation.
William Short, Scout Master and
Earl Ford, Assistant Scoutmaster,
We're commended for their efforts.
The average attendance for the
Smyrna Club for the past year
was 81.03 percent. The officers
named at the meeting are as fol-
lows:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
4 Ralph B. Jones, President
Nelson Everhart, Vice-Presdent
/ w. E. Matthews, Jr., Secretary
John c. Mannering, Treasurer.
Albert L. Newcomb
John Roth
c, j. Prickett.
AIMS AND DETECTIVES
I Ralph B. Jones. Chairman
! w. E. Matthews, Jr.
! John Roth
Albert l.. Newcomb
c. l.. Harmonson
Andrew Ruby
/ CLUB SERVICE
Albert L. Newcomb. Chairman
| Frank Attix
Harry Jones
G. ]. Prickett
| Andrew Ruby
! Elmer Corrie
| Harley Bodley
/ PROGRAM
Albert L. Newcomb Chairman
| Lester Goldsborough
Leroy Piper
| Calvin Boggs
Andrew Ruby
George w. Wright
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
TELEPHONE
NUMBERS GIVEN
Police and Town Employees
Numbers Listed For
Ready Reference
EMERGENCY CALLS

Following is a list of telephone
numbers released yesterday by the
Smyrna Town Office. Residents of
Smyrna are requested to clip the
names and telephone numbers out
of this paper and fasten to the
front of their telephone directories
for ready reference.
SMYRNA Between $50
AM and 5 PM Monday through
Friday, Saturday $50 AM to / Pm
call Smyrna 5751. After the above
hours call Smyrna 4571. If you do
not receive an answer, please call
Dover 5756 and when they answer
give them your message. They
will contact our police by radio.
RESIDENCE PHONES:
John w. Jacobs, Jr., Chief of
Police ................. 4771
Temple Heinold, Police ..... 1866
Julian R. Stats, Police -. 4761
S. c. Marvel, Town Manager. 8181
James c. Warren, Foreman
Electric Crew -. 32o1
Thomas N. Jarman, Foreman
Street Crew ............ 8516
Lake Como Bathing Beach :. 2911
Smyrna times., 1947-07-03
Post Office Schedule

Mary S. Goldsborough'
Postmaster, announces that
effective Saturday, July 5th,
1947, all windows at the
Smyrna Post Office will close
at 100 P. M. on Saturday.