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Smyrna times., 1947-01-30

Commercial Bank of Delaware. A
branch bank at Milford was also
established on the same date, when
the bank was opened in a building
on Commerce street with John
Cummins as its first president, At
this time there was no bank in the
entire County of New Castle south
of the town of New Castle and
none in the upper part of Kent
County. In 1922, "The President,
Directors and Company of The
Bank of Smyrna" was incorporated
and under the new name, went into
operation in that year with cap
ital of one hundred thousand dollars
divided into shares of fifty dollars
each. Smyrna at this time was
the shipping point for large ter
ritory, comprising not only upper
Kent and lower New Castle Coun-
Smyrna times., 1947-01-30

cient member of the corps of
teachers until the career of the
school was closed
The Smyrna Seminary was or
ganized to meet the needs of the
community for better educational
facilities for the young people of
the town and vicinity and was
most fortunate in securing teach
ers in the beginning SO well quail
fled for their work. From the start
the enterprise was encouraged by
liberal patronage, and a class of
young people came with earnest
purpose to improve their opportun-
tiles. With increasing patronage,
additional departments We're or
ganized and other instructors Sc
cured, so that the Seminary be-
came centre of educational inter-
est and influence not only in the
town, but throughout the entire
state. From the beginning the
school was characterized by thor
oughness in teaching. Not only
were the essential branches of a
liberal education taught, but in
strumental and vocal lessons were
also included in the course of in
struction. These branches became
very popular and afforded much
pleasure for pupils and patrons ano
developed a taste and talent fol
music. The sociables, concerts
and commandments, were always
occasions of delight on account O.
the musical performances, as wei
as the literary preparations. Many
of the pupils, apparently stimulat
ed by esire of usefulness in wide
spheres of life, continued thei
studies in colleges and universitie
and attained distinction and homo
in various pursuits, some takinE
Smyrna times., 1947-01-30
Old Seminary
Influential

Probably no public builing in
Smyrna has been regarded with
more interest than that of the
Friends Meeting House, erected
about 1869 on the western portion
of lot on the Southwest corner of
a lot on Commerce and East
Streets, now the site of the Harry
z. Shapley residence. The society of
Friends in the lower part of New
Castle County and in the upper
part of Kent was the first religious
organization in this section of the
State, formed in the latter part of
the 18th century They erected a
house for public worship about this
time at Duck Creek, where they
continued to meet until the build
ing became so dilapidated that
they were obliged to erect a new
one and chose a lot at Duck Creek
Cross Roadsfi later Smyrna, where
a substantial building was con-
structed represented by the sketch,
the bricks being made of clay from
the same lot. This continued to
be the place of regular meeting
till the year 1848, when its use for
public worship ceased.
From that period on, it was used
by several parties in succession for
public and private school purposes,
and was finally secured and used
as site for Smyrna Seminary or
ganized in the spring of 1868, un-
der the principalship of Prof. John
II. Bechtel, assisted by Miss M. A.
Offley, both highly qualified for
their work by natural endowments
as well as by culture of the schools.
The successors of Prof. Bechtel
were DR.. Tarleton H. Bean, Will
liam H. Dashiell, Esq, and Hon.
James H. Groves, each of whom
made honorable records as teachers
and advanced the interests of the
school to a high degree in the es-
timation of the community. Miss
M. A. Offley miss Anna, as she
was familiarly called) was men,
Der of one of the original families
of Friends, and remained an eff
Smyrna times., 1947-01-30

Seminary that the first Teachers
Institute of Kent County, if not of
the State was held in Smyrna in
the spring of 1868. This was fol-
lowed by another held in Milford a
little later, also one in Wyoming
soon after this. These were at
tended not only by teachers and
friends in their respective localities
but by distinguished educators
from various localities in other
sections of the State and from
Pennsylvania. These Institutes
created such interest in education
work that a state convention un-
der the auspices of the Seminary
was soon after held in Dover which
set on foot a movement resulting
in a reorganization or reformation
Of the public school system of the
State, under which the schools
worked for many years, for the
improvement of which Smyrna
Seminary is entitled to a large
share of credit, and whose prin-
cipal at that time Mr. James H.
Groves became the first state SUI
perintendent appointed by Cover
nor Cochran.
AS if by the irony of fate, the
meeting house of this society of
Friends, whose characteristic ten
cts are opposition to strife of all
kinds, and in favor of liberty for
all peoples, was occupied as bar
racks for soldiers Of the U. S. A.,
during the Civil War, whose object
was by force of arms to maintain
the integrity of the country against
a proposed government.
The Seminary continued its good
work until the spring of 1876, when
the building was destroyed by fire,
Smyrna times., 1947-01-30

high rank in the learned profess
sions, others filled responsible bus
mess positions in this and other
communities, Others became en-
gagged in this and other communi-
ties doing credit to the training
received at the seminary. 1t was
fact noticed and frequently men
toned by patrons that the young
people going from the Seminary to
other Institutions, almost invar-
iably ranked high in their respect
i've classes.
1t was under the auspices of the
Smyrna times., 1947-01-30
KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY

This is the second of the series of articles
cerning Smyrna, which will continue to feature
doing it as public service and the many favorable
comments have received have been gratifying. The
purpose of this page is to acquan the citizens of the
town with the background of Smyrna and its nstitu
tons and businesses If there is anything which you
would especially like to featured please contact the
Times office.
Smyrna times., 1947-01-30
Build Town Hall
In 1869

Smyrna was without public
hall for many years and until 1859
the only available places for hold
ing public entertainments was
WARDS Hall" in the second story
of the building which is now occu-
pied by The Delaware Real Estate
and Insurance Company. At
meeting of the town commissioners
held April 27, 1869, it was resolved
that for the convenience of the in
habitants, a town hall should be
erected without delay. George H.
Raymond, John c. Bailey, G. w.
Cummins, Jr. and Henry C. Doug
lass were appointed a committee
TO select and purchase suitable
lot on which to build, to procure
and adopt plans and to make con-
tracts for the erection of building
provided $4,000 could be borrowed
at reasonable rates. on May IL,
the lot corner of Main and South
Streets was purchased from DR.
s. NJ. Fisler and in July 1869
ground was broken for a two
story brick building fronting for
ty4five feet on South Street and
fifty feet on Main Street according
to plans draughted by Richard
Mitchell. Mr.. George H. Raymond
was the chairman of the building
committee and the cornerstone was
laid on August 10 of the same year
with impressive ceremonies. Ad-
dresses were made by Alderman
Pennington, Col. George H. Ray
mond and the Rev. DR.. Morsell.
The Town Hall was completed and
opened in the spring of 1870 and
soon became popular with the
Smyrna folks. There were many
who regretted, and this regret has
long been shared by the towns
people, that the hall was not locat-
ed nearer the center of the town,
but nevertheless it was building
to be proud of in that day and one
of the best entertainment halls in
the state south of Wilmington. In
1887 the building was extended
twenty-five feet on Main Street in
order to accommodate quarters for
the Fire Department and so con-
structed as to enable modern
stage to be built in connection with
the Opera House on the second
floor. The latter was subsequently
refurnished with stage setting and
made into a playhouse. The first
floor is now occupied by the Town
Jail. The Smyrna Library, the
American Legion meeting room
and a garage for the ambulance.
The second floor was converted
from an opera house to moving
picture theatre, now the Roxy. The
third floor Immediately above the
Roxy Theatre is occupied by Har-
mony Lodge No. 13.
Smyrna times., 1947-01-30
The National Bank-One of
Our Oldest Institutions

The National Bank of Smyrna is
one of the pillars of strength" of
the community. 1t sprang up
among the people themselves on
June 4, 1872 and was organized at
that time under the name of the
Smyrna times., 1947-01-30

incendiary it was believed by many
persons acquainted with the cir
cumstances and the school came to
an untimely end, much to the re-
gret of its many patrons and
friends. But its influence lived on
in an improved school system for
the Town and State.
The last principal and owner of
Old Smyrna Seminary which stood
on the site of Harry P. Shapleys
residence was the late DR.. j. E.
Clawson.
Smyrna times., 1947-01-30
Old Quaker Meeting House
or Smyrna Seminary

Institution which thrved than 65 years ago was
burned number of Smyrna's we-known cit
aducated here.
Evening star., 1947-06-18

Prices may vary slightly Maryland and Vsno Stores few
which under State Contract Laws Rights reserved to limit
Evening star., 1947-06-18
D R UG NEED S

75e Emo Efereseent soit---------57c
Sl25 PetrogoIor. All Numbers, pint------79e
75c Corters Little Liver iIIs----5Oc
Sl25 S. S. S. Tonic, l0-ounces es----99c
25c B. c. Headache Powders, pock Of 6-----lec
SOC Murine for your Eyes .-----------38c
75c BeII-Ans Tablets, bottle of l00--------5ee
Nutrex Tablets, bottle Of 252 52----------S2.84
Peoples Aspirin Tablets, zoos
Upiohns Citrocorbonote, 4-ounces
25c Natures Remedy TobIets. 25's---------2lc
l0c Tums, Handy Pocket RoII------------Sc
Sl.O0 Wine Of Cordui 9-ounees ees-----------83e
SlO0 Dewitt Pills, bottle Of 00----------69c
Num- Zit Teething Lotion ---------------49c
S1.OO Lovoris Mouth Wosh, 20-ounces-----57e
SOC Tyree's Antiseptic Powder------------4Oc
75c McEIroys Eye Lotion, 8-ounces
Sl.25 Absorbine, Jr Liniment nt------------7oc
soc Musco Rubbing Oil, 4-ounees
Evening star., 1947-06-18

A local application that helps
prevent biting insects light
ing on your skin. Take this
to the beach with you. A
must" on picnics.
Evening star., 1947-06-18

Save money on this special purchase
and sale! You'll want plenty, for they
are resilient, covered with soft, felt
like material. Fine quality at saw
ings. Twelve to a box.
Evening star., 1947-06-18

35c Freezone, for corns--------2oc
25c J6J Corn Pads, l2's--------l5c
SchoII SoIvex, small jor--------50c
Soc Ice-Mint, 2-ounces
Aliens Foot Ease e------------25c
Mennen Quinsono Powder r-----47c
SchoII Zinc Pods -------35c
LensoI for Athletes Foot Soc
SchoII Foot BoIm, small -----35c
KohIers One Night Corn Kit dc
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
Hurley

Mr.. Honor G. Jones motored tc
Mobile Thursday, taking her chill
dren, Mary Ruth and Jimmie
for medical treatment.
Friends of Mrs. ]. NJ. Stone re-
gret to learn that she is confined
to the jackson County hospital
and wish for a speedy recovery.
Mr.. aond Mrs. N. c. Hamilton.
Sr.. spent Monday in Agricola
visiting in the nome of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hilire Hamilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. T. Lyons were
business visitors to Pascagoula
and Moss Point Saturday.
Motoring to Pascagoula Mon
day for shopping We're Mesdames
w. L. Jones, Gladys Pait, Fannye
Jones and G. M. Hamilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Parker of
Wade were guests Tuesday in the
home of their daughter, Mrs.
Honor c. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Green
were business visitors to Mobile
Tuesday afternoon
J. B. Gibson. Jr., of Lucedale
visited Monday in the home of
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
BEACH P-TA TO MEET

There will be a meeting Of the
Beach School Parent-Teaeher As
sociation at the school Wednes-
day, March 10. at 2;30 p m.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
MOSS FOUNTAINS ARE
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE

From Auburn, Ala, comes the
announcement that two Moss
Pointiars will be candidates for
B. S. degrees from the Alabama
Polytechnic Institute when the
graduation exercises for the win
ter quarter are held March 10.
One is Miss Jean Davies Mel
son, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Leon Nelson, who is studying
business administration. Miss Mel
son is n member of Chi Omega,
a social sorority, and Oraeles, a
college honorary society.
Edwin Gould Lennep, Jr., son
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Lennep,
will be q candidate for a degree
in mechanical engineering, He
has been treasurer and house
manager of this fraternity Pi
Kappa Alpha, and vice president
of Alpha Phi Omega, a service
fraternity, and is a member of the
America Society of Mechanical
Engineers, and Of the Auburn
band.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
Ad Solicitation
Is Turned Down By
e. of C.. Officials

A solicitation Of advertising for
a cook book was turned down by
the Pascagoula- Moss Point Cham
Der of Commerce this week, of
ficials announced. The proposed
cook book was to be financed by
advertisements solicited from To-
cal merchants and an examine
tion of the contract of the pro
motion company shower that il
was unfavorab'e TO merchants in
that out Of 1925 sales of adver-
tising the woman'S organization
with whom the contract was
made would net only approxi-
mately $3.50, the chamber off
cials said.
The catch in the contract, ae-
cording to the announcement. was
a hidden expense item for trans
portation and living costs of a
supervisor" which would take
large part of the gross sales.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
Bariia i

Charlie Hooker Johnson VIZ an
overnight guest of his aunt and
cousin, Mrs Sophie Murphy and
Cowan Baria last Monday
Guests in the Lamar Baria
home uast Sunday were M. and
Mrs. Lum Reeves and son, Jack,
Of Moss Point.
Little Hilda Baria, tiny daugh-
ter of aIr. and Mrs. J. L. Baria,
spent Monday with Ina Mae
Jones, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Honor Jones of Hurley.
Mr and Mrs, Brenard Baria
and daughters were guests of
Mrs, Barls's parents, NJ. and Mrs
Brooks Johnson of Wade.
The Baria community was very
well represented at the picture
show at Hurley school last Fri
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Norris Holder
and children, and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. d Holder and children Wis
tied their parents. Mr. and Mrs.
John Holder last Sunday.
Friends of Lloyd Baria will be
pleased to know that he has I'M
proved sufficiently to return home
from the Jackson County hospital
Mr., and Mrs. Gasque Baria and
little son were weekend guests
in the home of Mrs. Baria's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Van Poole of
Orange Grove.
Mr.. ond Mrs. Nell Johnson and
children were business visitors
in Moss PC mt and Paseagcula re-
Gently.
Edga. Raria and NJ. L. Hamil-
ton motored to Moss Point last
Thursday where they attended to
business.
Louise lie Boursh of Hurley,
Arlene Williams, Odean Scar
brough and Wallace Waltman, all
of Wade, and Helen Baria mo-
tored to Biloxi last Sunday where
they visited with friends at KEGS
Ter Field.
Tomm!e Baria and Dellaweese
Baria were among those attend
ing the Youth Fellowship meet
ing in Pascagoula last Monday
evening.
Mrs. Jack Kitchens and little
laughter of Hurley, spent last
Monday as guests of her aunt,
Mrs Joe Rubino.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd D. Baria
and children spent Sunday with
Mrs. Baria's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Kasaby OF Wilson
Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Parker of
Plateau were seeent prcSts Of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. {. c.
Baria and Mrs. Sophie Murphy.
Mesdames John Holder and
Vaughn Holder were business Wis
itorS in Moss Point and Pascca-
goula last Tuesday.
Mrs. Edgar Baria and tiny
daughter, Patsy Ann spent Mon
day with Mrs. Lloyd Baria.
7 John Holder was a guest OF
his son-in-law and daughter, MI
and Ms. Sven Swensen of Hur-
ley last Tuesday.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

The u. S. Marine Corps was
founded Nov. 10, ITS, in Phlla-
1elphia.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
Mrs. Bush Hostess
To Sarah Bennett
Circle MondoY

On Monday afternoon. Mrs. c.
NJ. Bush threw open her home
on Farnsworth avenue to mem
bers of the Sarah Bennett Circle
Of the Woman's Society of Chris
ian Service of the First Method
ist church of Pascagoula who
We're holding their weekly meet
ing
The chairman, Mrs. c. J. Ian
der was in. charge Of the meeting
which was opened bv a dcvotian-
al led by Mrs. NJ S Byrd who
had for inspiration, John VIII;
SO.
A short period given to bus
mess was followed by a study
hour when Mrs. w. r. Gullev
discussed the sixth and seventh
chapters of the book, "The Chris
tian Motive and Method in Stew
ardship," which the society is now
reviewing.
A refreshment course was serv-
ed following the study.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
MR.. AND MRS. LEO DAVIS
ENTERTAIN

On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Leo
Davis extended pleasant hospi-
tality to a small group Of friends
at a dinner at their home, l0l1
Williams street.
Besides the members Of the
family, covers were laid for the
Reverend and Mrs. L c. Mile
Mrs. Norma Ehapling and Mario
Miller.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

his mother, Mrs. J. B. Gibson
Sr.
Mrs. Fannye Jones had as
guests Saturday afternoon her
daughter. Mrs Buren, Kirkwood
and Miss Joyce Porter of Wade.
Announcement IS being made
by Mrs Donna Nelson of the re-
cent marriage of her daughter,
Juanita, to Gerald Carter. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Early Carter. Best
wishes are extended.
Mrs. William Jones attended
to business in Moss Point on Sat
urday.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
CAREY ALLEN SAVAGE

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Savage have
given the name, Carey Allen, to
the son who was born to them
at the Jackson County hospital
at 4 a. m. March 7. Mrs. Savage
and the baby were moved to
their home on Dupont avenue,
Passage Tla, Tuesday.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
SIMMONS BIRTH

Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Simmons,
614 9th street, announce the birth
of a daughter, Diana Margaret
at the jackson County hospital
on March 4th.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

Despite Wall Streets tradition
al superstition about numbers,
the late j. P. Morgan maintained
a home at No l3 Princes Street,
London.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
NOTICE

In order to secure Homestead ex-
emption on your home for the Yeor
l947. it will be necessary thot you file
q Homestead Application by April l..
l947. with the undersigned City Clerk.
if you reside in the City of Moss Point
or in the Moss Point Separate School
District. No applications for exemp-
tion will be accepted after April |.
l947.
W. G. STEWART, City Clerk
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

About 25 pounds of feed are re-
quired 20 develop a pullet to the
laying stage.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

Officers of the Association Bank Southern Division.
who will preside various Association its
convention in Jackson Miss. March Ia 5 and 6 Top left
Miss Villa Riley vice president the Florida National Bank
who president the National Associations right
Miss Mary Nell Pnckard assistant president of the First
National Bank Palm Beach, Fa who president of the
National Association heading the Southern Dvision Bottom
left is Miss Helen M the Women Depart
ment of the Barnet National Bank Jackson VILE Fa recording
secretary of the National Association bottom right Mrs
Manuea c. Taylor. vice president of the Pascagoua Moss
Point Bank who with Mrs Christine cashier of the
Peoples Bank of Indianoa Miss. will head convention
committee the State.
Evening star., 1947-05-02
for corrsction that dsy.

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<ADIO PROGRA ams ss ass Star % so s r oso. ID. 4ey
Evening star., 1947-05-02

WRc. 9:30Film ccmsdisa Eddie Braeksn
discusses his iayoriis sporis with BiH Stern.
WRt. 9:l5-Msi. Gen. Philip Fleming dis
eusses sFifs Prevention.
WMAl. 1000 hiddlsweighfs hefbis kfon.
owiir and Sonny Hofns meet.
Smyrna times., 1947-11-27
Afternoon Program

In the afternoon a discussion
program will be led by representa-
tives from the Delaware Expert
ment Station on raising of sweet
corn and tomatoes. Reports will
be made on this years sweet corn
Yields, the sweet corn harvester
and the variety tests in tomatoes
and sweet corn. The complete af-
ternoon program follows: Results
and Recommended Practices in
Raising Sweet Corn" Prof. E. M.
Rain, University of Delaware; re-
port on sweet corn yields and va
riety tests for 1947 by Everett
Meredith, fieldman; Recommended
Practices in Raising Tomatoes"
Prof. Eugene P. Brashre, Exten-
sion vegetable specialist, Univer-
sity of Delaware; report on tomato
variety test by Mr.. Meredith.
Farmers are urged to attend and
bring a farmer friend.
Smyrna times., 1947-11-27
WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED
Mears Carter

Asbury Methodist Church, Smyr-
ma was the scene of the wedding
Saturday at 2 p. m. of Miss Pa
tricia Anne Carter, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Earl Carter
of Downs Chapel and Mr.. Groome
Mears, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Groome Mears of Middletown. The
Rev. Robert e. Van Cleaf and the
Rev. Edward Dougherty officiated.
Mr.. Carter gave his daughter in
marriage. Miss Joanne Alkoyin of
Wilmington was the maid of honor
and Miss Betty Jane Brown of
Chester was bridesmaid. Both are
former classmates of the bride at
the Delaware Hospital School of
Nursing. Flower girls were the
brides cousins, the Misses Joan
and Virginia Cantwell, daughters
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Cantwell of
Brandywine Hills. Mr.. John
Sparks, Jr., of Middletown was the
best man. Ushers were Mr.. Lester
F. Meyer of Downs Chapel, Mr..
Continued on Page Eight)
Smyrna times., 1947-11-27
ROTARY HEARS
REV. r. E. GREEN
Minister Calls For Faith In
Thanksgiving Address
Before Club
VISITORS ATTEND

The Rev. Robert E. Green, past
president delivered Thanksgiv-
ing address at the Smyrna Rotary
Club Thursday night at dinner
meeting attended by a large group
of visiting Rotarians. With the
theme Faith of a New Day." Mr.
Green stressed the Importance OF
Thanksgiving and showed that be-
ginning with the Pilgrim fathers
who had faith to venture forth to
make a new world. men in this
country have had faith through all
periods to rise above the day in
which they live and look forward
to better period. I'VE need faith
in looking forward to the world of
tomorrow, he declared. Albert
Newcomb was chairman of the
program and also conducted group
singing. Nelson Everhart, vice.
president, presided. Visiting Ro-
tarians included John W.Newconlb,
Albany, N. Y; DR.. o. A. Bartley
DR.. John Shilling, w. L. Whelan
Rev. A. w. Tarvin, and Roy T.
Thawley, all of the Dover Club;
Edward Ennis, Middletown, and s.
Petit, Newark.
Smyrna times., 1947-11-27
A. A. REORGANIZED
Robert Jacobs Elected New Presi
dent of Group

At a reorganization meeting of
the Smyrna-Clayton Athletic As
sociation held last Friday night at
the Smyrna Firehouse, Robert Jac-
obs was elected president. Jimmie
Ford is new vice-president and
Reynolds Bradley was named Sec
retary-treasurer. The group heard
Ronald Grier, representative of the
Smyrna Green Hornets Basketball
Team propose that the basketball
uniforms, purchased last year by
the Association, for the team, be
turned over to the basketball club
for their use this year. The motion
was approved. A brief discussion
on activities to be sponsored by the
A. A. was held and the meeting
was adjourned until such time as
the officers shall call another.