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Smyrna times., 1948-01-01
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a Happy and
Prosperous 1913
Happenings During 1917

Today is New Years Day; day to-
look over the results realized in the year
just past and resolve to make the new one
happier and more prosperous.
Business and industrial expansion in !
Smyrna, so rapid and pronounced in 1916,
settled once more to pace reminiscent OF
pre-war years. Several new businesses were
added to the growing list, and number of
civic improvements were made but, all IN all,
a trend toward 'normalcy' could be noted
Looking back over 1947, the following
events appear to be outstanding:
JANUARY 4
2-Christmas lighting prizes announced.
Alan Robinson, Rothwels Garage, John
Roth Julian Dunning, first prize win
BOARD of Education approves Senior
Class trip.
6-Fire Company sets dates for annual earn
ival.
VT. w. Post formed in Clayton
14-James Clark named president, Clayton
Fire Company.
FEBRUARY
Council discusses airport plans
25-Oath of office administered to newly
elcted Mayor G. J. Prickett.
MARCH
8-School team ends season with record of
10 wins and losses.
11-Wells FAIRIES elected president of c. of G..
13-R. B. Jones elected president, Smyrna
Rotary Club.
26-Kent Volunteer Firemen convene in
Clayton.
! 3O-Smyrna baseball club announces entry
into V-League.
APRIL
Edward Hughes named Commander V. F.
/ w. Post.
25-Juniors present annual play, Brother
Goose.
+ 25-C. A. Burrous inducted as Noble Grand,
local l. o. o. F.
) Legislature approves $4,000 Town Of
\ Smyrna Bond Issue.
4 MAY
7-Town Council announces increase in tax
y rates.
Z 15-High School chorus makes first appear
E ance.
& Rotary sponsored community service
3 program at High School.
& 2O-Cub Scout pack formed.
E % Smyrna turns out to see White Rose
n Minstrel under supervision of ]. c. Man
D nering.
Smyrna times., 1948-01-01

AUGUST
3Veteran John Anderson killed in ac-
cident.
4-Council approves sale of bonds to
Laird and Co., Wilmington.
8-Clayton Fire Co. Carnival opens at
Clayton School grounds.
9-"Coliseum" is opened at Woodland
Beach.
11-Wilson employees vote in Refriger-
alton Union Workers, Inc.
13-Raid made on gambling establish
ment here.
22-Council awards well contract.
SEPTEMBER
8-Legion officers installed.
9-Protest over baseball game with
Odessa is denied. Season ends,
Smyrna places fifth in V-League.
9-Wilson Softball team wins G of C.
trophy
15-School scheduled to commence Sep
tember A, opens, after being closed
as precaution against polio.
Town Manager, S. G. Marvel re-
signs to accept position at Reho-
both Beach.
25-Lions Club announces intention of
giving Outstanding Citizenship
Award
OCTOBER
28-Local Girl Scouts form new Troop
29-District w. S. c. S. meets in Smyr-
ma.
NOVEMBER
17-New town manager, Leslie Max
well, assumes duties.
19-R. L. believe It Or Not) Ripley
visits Smyrna and speaks to school
children.
Boy Scout band gives first per-
formance.
-Smyrnians see "Fredom Train" on
exhibit in Dover.
DECEMBER
Smyrna basketball team opens sea-
son.
Episcopal Vestry plans town direc-
tory.
Farmers Get-Together held in Clay
ton.
7-Asbury observes 169th anniversary.
13-Chamber of Commerce sponsors
Christmas parade.
2O-Wilson Cabinet Company holds an
nual Christmas party.
23-C Chamber of Commerce announces
winners of Christmas lighting
awards.
Smyrna times., 1948-01-01

Each year we welcome
the New Year, certain
# can bring only better
things. Under New
Years familiar lights
we share memories OF
struggle, of triumph.
of hope.
May all your hopes
for l948 come true!
And may you enjoy a
very happy New Year.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06

great by the greatness of the men
who champion them, by the great
ness of the advocacy that defends
them.
"A people Indifferent to their
civil liberties do not deserve to keep
them, and in this revolutionary age
may not be expected to keep them
long. A people who proclaim their
civil liberties but extend them only
to preferred groups start down the
path to totalitarianism. They emu
late either the dictatorship of the
right or the dictatorship Of the left.
In doing this they erase a basic
distinction between our system of
government and totalitarianism.
ITO allow that to happen is to
lose by default. Far better to lose
pleading the cause of decency and
justice. Then we win greatness even
in defeat, and leave behind a rich
heritage for those who later rebuild
on the ashes of our lost hopes. But
there will be no failure if we ad-
here steadfastly to our faith. For
the goal of people of all races is
towards a system which respects
their dignity, frees their minds, and
allows them to worship their God
in their own way. None has yet
designed an article of political faith
more suited to those ends than our
own Bill of Rights"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06
Senator Boil Offers Lqme Excuse

This extremely disappointed
Balls decision to desert strong FE.P.C. bill
His set forth in telegram
edition completely his position
FEPC law with enforcement would be value
Now the Senator dwe the phases justify
his change Of heart he calls years
that law which going
be called Oercve" by pactcng
In New York where the Dewey sponsored
FEPC has operated successfully years. against
the enforcement proposed point
to single instance where the administration
toward the destruction Of freedom"
Balls point fbuster
the bill death begging the question should the additional
words with the
who refuse to invoke cloture"
Senator Balls reasoning that bill would
his position There those
but that Senator Ball will
won't get it. By this lame he joins always present
Of legislators who refuse for legislation
think hey claim might not be constitutional In other they
the government
taking Of awmaking.
The sad truth of the that northern Joseph
Ball far dangerous social
Most Of the latter the side
American life Southern make their
implement Bill of Rights that the
may enjoy basic rights.
NorherneTs often preach thing when
down. show their coo Maybe there
Mr. Ball offered position with NAM
position FEPC is want
fair employment practices legislation kind
members have never been fair in hiring practices.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06
>LAUTIER

WASHINGTON, D. c. Asso-
ciate Justice William o. Douglas Of
the United States Supreme Court
is being frequently mentioned as
running mate for President Tru-
man in the Presidential election
this year. In fact, it has been re-
ported that Gael Sullivan, executive
director Of the Democratic national
committee, has informed Justice
Douglas that the 194S Vice Presi-
Dental nomination is his for the
taking.
Biographical sketches of Justice
Douglas throw little or no light on
his attitude toward the issues Of
the day. Prior to his appointment
to the Supreme Court, the only
public office he ever held was men,
bership on the Securities and Ex-
change Commission from 1896 to
1889, serving as chairman from
1887 to 1889. He has been on the
bench since April II, 1899.
Senator James o. Eastland, Dem
ocrat, Of Mississippi, who recently
demonstrated his responsibility by
accusing the Supreme Court Of be-
ing judicially dishonest, is against
Justice Douglas.
That fact alone Is almost suf-
heient to make every eolored and
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06

las declared that not only the
courts, especially the lower courts,
but the legislative and executive
branches Of the government also
have responsibilities for the pro-
lection of civil liberties.
Eyes, it takes courage to stand
between an unpopular minority and
the community, insisting that our
Bill of Rights was designed for the
protection of all people whatever
their race, creed, or political faith"
declared Justice Douglas, adding:
"The lawyer may feel uneasy
when it seems that important
clients may slip away because Of
his attitude. The editor may be
tempted to stand mute by reason
Of the views Of important adver-
tisers. Even the clergyman may be
under pressure to hold his tongue
because of the influence of some of
his parishioners.
"But those who are devoted to
the democratic ideal expressed in
our Bill of Rights will take the
direct and daring course. Once they
are sure of their facts and know
they are doing right, they will, like
Altgeld, espouse the cause of the
victims of ignorance, prejudice, or
passion.
"They, too, may be piloried or
cursed. But institutions become
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06

this could offer information Henry WalaceS attitude
toward the Negro Every Negro who read knows his position
That position has been the whether Henry Wallace Sec
Of Agriculture Secretary Of Commerce. VcePesden p
citizen Wallace has oupoken whether the locale Des
Mones Atlanta, Chicago Nashville By word
failed the Negro
The above attempt and add to the appraisal given
CRISIS bias, this papers attitude,
the facts themselves The Negro voter will be influenced by
daons other than those which his racial problem Hous-
affairs few Of these In
this will attempt its readers with the stand of the
various candidates these issues we'll
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06

Nell Russell of the Spokesman and
Recorder for publishing an article
welcoming US to the Twin Cities.
We think it would be unfair to
say that we have done anything
unusually great, but feel the
chances taken have paid off dearly,
not for our accomplishments so
much, but for the fine friends we
have met and the way they have
opened their doors and hearts in
receiving US.
We like it here, enjoy our work,
and admire our friends and will
continue to live here and be the
best citizens that we can.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleridge T. Hendon,
Minneapolis, MINI.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06

high ratio of ilIiteracy. In Missis-
sippi we retaliate by arguing that
white illiteracy is only two per cent
and that it is the Negro illiteracy
of 11.8 per cent which soils our
escutcheon. Then we argue that
the problem of white education is
one of Negro education. Actually
it is the reverse. The problem of
Negro education is white educa-
ton.
Get angry if we must, when out
siders prick our pride; condemn
their meddling, if we will, but the
obligation is ours no matter how
unwilling we may be to open our
eyes in the South. Blind prejudice
will keep US blind-and keep us
down. This is the great problem
of Mississippi and the South to-
day"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06

law which provided that the richer
counties pay into a general educa-
tional fund to be distributed to the
poorer counties on the fundamental
basis of supplying the greatest
financial aid where the need is
greatest
"And what about such situations
as the Madison County school dis
trict where Negro property-hold-
ers pay more tax money into the
district than do the white people?
In that district there is a modern
consolidated school for white chill
dren and two small, inadequate
schools for Negroes-one located
in a lodge building, the other in a
church. Nor can we dismiss the
fact that 81 per cent of our farm
owners are Negroes and that all of
them pay the 2 per cent sales tax
from which is created the bulk of
our school budget.
I'VE Of the South must compre-
bend that ignorance, poverty, illit-
eracy, disease and criminality are
costly factors in our society. 1t
makes no difference what race con-
tributes more to these community
evils. Many a white person has
died from diseases spread by Ne
groes-and vice versa. We must
rise above our prejudices and rec
ognize that the means Of overcom-
ing these liabilities through a con-
structive system of public school
training.
Seldom does a day pass but that
some outsiders hurl offensive jibes
at US concerning Southern stats
teal tail-dragging. They decry our
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06

Minnesota.
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which we in our own hearts know
to be true.
There are some subjects which
most Southerners simply do not
want discussed publicly. In Missis-
sippi, for example, it is preferred
that little or nothing be said about
Negro education. Newspapers are
repeatedly asked to avoid the sub
ject. Political leaders live in holy
terror of federal suit which would
compel US to improve the educa-
tional facilities provided for Ne
groes within our state. But silence
is no solution. And getting hot
under the collar and blowing off
prejudicial steam every time the
subject is mentioned, will do moth
ing but postpone consideration of
a proposition which inevitably must
be confronted.
Mississippi is spending more
money on transportation alone to-
day, Of white children to and from
schools, than we are spending on
the education of Negro children.
We have in Mississippi $4,000
white and 477,OOO colored educable
children. In 1916 We spent 80
million dollars transporting white
school children. For the transporta-
ton of Negro children we spent
$4,000.
I'VE are spending approximately
IS million dollars for instruction
of white boys and girls and Ga
millions for the instruction of Ne
gro boys and girls.
In Mississippi we have a com
pulsory education law Yet we tind
that only 269,4O of the states
477I57 educable Negro children
are in school. By what logic can
we ignore this compulsory educa-
ton law simply because 2O7,752
Youngsters in violation are Ne
groes? What can we hope for our
states future when nearly a quar-
ter of a million youths of any race
are permitted to loaf our streets
learning the way Of criminals, when
the state should have them in
schools, learning the ways Of re-
spectability and reliability?
Immediately We can hear the re-
tort of some ruffled reader, who
will say, But Negroes do not pay
AS much taxation as do the white
people To pursue this argument
is to ignore the basic principle ir
Mississippi education, that prin'
ciple known as the equalization
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06
LETTERS
Thanks From American
Veterans Committee Concert
Chairman Kenneth Greene

Editor: We of the American
Veterans Committee wish to take
this opportunity to express our
appreciation for the assistance you
gave US in making our Duke Filing
ton Concert a success. Our mex
perience coupled with a definitely
limited budget made any assistance
from those in the know truly valu-
able.
Although from a financial stand
point, we did little more than break
even final returns are not in yeti;
it is our hope that we will be able
to carry on the purpose for which
we held the concert even though
perhaps our human relations work
will not be as effective as it would
have been with more money at our
disposal or is money only a
limiting factor if one thinks it is ?
At any rate, a sincere Thank
you"
Very truly yours,
KENNETH F. GREENE,
The American Veterans Committee,
University Of Minnesota Chapter.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06
Mississippi White Editor Speaks
Right Out on Race Question
Reveals Educational INEQUALITIES
By ROBERT DURR

Birmingham Ala pardonable pride that
Of the South the presumption of outside
tell us how affairs Emmerich white
the McComb (Mssssppi) Enterprse-Journal
But if be righteous indignation officially
compelled responsibility the evils
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-02-06

every liberal Democrat in the
country be for Justice Douglas.
Paraphrasing William Jennings
Bryan, the Mississippi Senator de-
clared on the Senate floor recently
that The Democratic electors Of
the South will not sacrifice our peo-
pie upon the cross of political ex-
pediency. And this goes for Mr..
Justice Douglas. as well as any
other candidate who is nominated
by the Northern Democrats against
our will and over our protests"
A great speech, delivered by Jus
tice Douglas in Chicago recently
at the dinner given in honor of a
great liberal in American political
history, John Peter Altgeld, Of ILL
nois, may shed some light upon the
political philosophy of Justice
Douglas.
Justice Douglas traced Altgeld's
rise to maturity during the days Of
the robber barons and his career
as governor Of Illinois. He declared
that men and women are the great
est natural resources Of the nation
and called upon civic, cultural and
religious organizations to keep
close ties with the people of the
world.
Turning from the international
to the naiorI field, Justice Doug
Evening star., 1948-06-20

r. Murrow and Joseph c. Harsch.
.WRC, 1:00-Senators Ball and
McGrath discuss do Our Labor
Laws Need to Be Changed?"
WRC, 1:3O-"The Republican Con-
vention." Speakers are Senators
Morse and Cain and Prof. Walter
Johnson.
WTOP, 1:30-A radio dramatiza-
ton of Robert Louis Stevenson's
DIR. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde"
WEAM, 1:45-Charles Farmer in
terviews Senator James Murray on
THE Failures of the Republican
Congress.
WTOP, 3:O0-The world premiere
performance of The Creation" by
American Composer Lehman Engel.
Motion Picture Star Michael Red
grave narrates the work Schu-
bert's symphony No. T. completes
the program.
WMAL. 3:O0-News Analyst Har-
rison Wood begins a series of COM
mentarleS.
WINK, 4:30-Ronald Colman mar
rates THE Mystery of Room 1928"
WRC, 5:00-Sidney Howard's The
Late Christopher Bean" is the play
Louis Calhern is today's emcee.
WTOP, 6:00-Soprano Claudia
Pima, daughter of Basso Ezio Pima,
sings the aria La Ci Darem La
Mano,' from Don Giovanni" and
When You're Away From the Only
Girl"
WTOP, 6:30-Cuban Tenor Oscar
Lopez and the Hermanos Rigual
Trio in a program of Cuban melo-
dies.
WRC, 7:00-Bob Feller and Mari
Evening star., 1948-06-20

lyu MdAWcu Ap-
pear with Jack
Benny.
WINK, 7::30-
The H o u S i n z
Outlook for the
M e t opo Titan
| Area. "
WRC, $50
Fred Allen and
Jack Haley rem
iniSce about the
good old days in
| show business.
WMAL, 9:15-
Film Producer
Bebe D a n | e | S
gives the latest
;Nto,,,;.u. ~.
Evening star., 1948-06-20

WTOP, 12:15-
Hazel Markell in
terviews King
Peter of Yugo-
slavia.
WINK, 12:15-
Ed H art a n d
Film Producer
Cecil B. De Mile
discuss politics.
WTOP, 1880
THE Republican
P arty and Its
c a n d j d a t e S"
C on S | dered by
NeuSmpn STAN
ley High, Walter
Trohon Edward
Evening star., 1948-06-20

Hollywood news, interviews Rex
Harrison.
WMAL, 1000-Elmer Davis and
Pauline Frederick broadcast from
the scene of the Republican Con-
vention.
Evening star., 1948-06-20
HIGHLIGHTs TODAY

VOL, 12:00-A panel Of we'll
known personalities peruses and
comments on the Sunday papers
while having Breakfast in Wash
Evening star., 1948-06-20
News Broudcusts Today
+ Audience Shows

The following broadcasts and tele-
casts admit the. general public For
tickets phone the station or. in the
case OF WTOP, write.
Notwithstanding 0012. Meet
the Press" 10 pm. Friday. No tickets
necessary for The Brunch Club"
1890 am. Monday through Satur-
day at the S. g. w. Cafeteria.
WWDC-National 1903. Teen
Time Revue" $3.50 am. Saturday;
Lunch at 1850" 1915 pm. Mon
Saturday. No tickets necessary.
WARL-Owens 1900. "Georgetown
Forum" pm. Sunday at George
town u No tickets necessary.
WTOP-Warner Building. Let's
Play Baseball" 10 am. Saturday;
Quiz of Two Cities 10;30 pm.
WMAL- $500. "on
Wings of Thought" $50 pm. Tues
WTTG-Republic 7sls. Arnold
Stars of Tomorrow" 80 pm.
Wednesday: Winning Bridge Made
Easy" 9:15 pm. Thursd ay; Bob
Wolff Show, 145 pm. Tuesday, Joby
Reynolds, s pm. Monday.
WRC-Republjc 1000. Man at
Grand 30 pm. Wednesday;
Johnny Bradford, 1880 pm. Mon
wBUz- Hillside $500. AS
WAsH-FM-District 1919, U. 8,
Fort Myer, No tickets necessary.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-04-09
New Departure To
Show Science Film

Many local people will be in the
audience Tuesday, April 13, when
Previews of Progress, the dramat-
ic and non-technical science show
sponsored by the New Departure
Division, General Motors Corp,
will be shown in Sandusky senior
high school auditorium at /, 7 and
8:45 .. m.
Witnessed by millions of Ameri-
cans in pre-War years, Previews of
Progress will graphically present
many Of the recent developments
in science and research. Many Of
these aided in the winning of the
war and all Of them will contri-
butte to a more enjoyable and COM
Portable life in the years to come.
In addition to the preview show,
there will be a musical program
which will be presented by the San
dusky high school orchestra and
! chorus.
Among the exciting miracles of
scientific achievement to be demon
strated will be synthetics, atomic
energy, light, cold stove, sound,
infra-red waves and jet propulsion.
The show is free but admittance
will be by ticket only. All employ
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-04-09
Services Sunday
DR.. Clara Gillard

DR.. Clara Hyde Gillard, native
of this city, passed away Thurs
day forenoon in the Alfred Kalb
home. She had been in i'll health
for many months. Born April d,
1862, in Bay township, DR.. Gillard
was sc years and four days. t.
She practiced medicine here for
over 40 years. Her late husband,
DR.. David Gillard, passed away
April IA, 1925. Surviving are a
niece, Mrs. Ira Sexton, and neph-
ews, William Ovid Hyde and Har-
ley Robinson.
Friends may call at the Gerner
and Wolf funeral home Friday af-
ternoon. Funeral services will be
held in st. Thomas Episcopal
church at 2 o'clock Sunday, the
Rev. William Thomas officiating.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-04-09
AT GENOA MEET

President Harry karshner, vice
president Ray Boiler, Judge Will
liam Hunt, Louis Hetrick and
Louis Smith represented the Port
Clinton Kiwanis club at the Genoa
Kiwanis club meeting Monday eve
ming.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-04-09

If you can shed a bit of sun
shine to those who seldom feel its
rays q. you'll cheer yourself, and
speed the way for that much
looked-for perfect day.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-04-09
SHERRY SETS PACE

Les Sherry set the pace Sunday
afternoon when the Fremont Oils
took two of three games from
Heineman Distributors. Les had a
226 single game and 557 series.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Bolte, Miss
Marjorie Held, Oak Harbor, and
Mike Drusbacky spent Saturday in
Cleveland, to observe Mikes
birthday. They visited frankie
Strasek at the Alpine Village
and the Sportsman's show.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-04-09
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE ES
State Representative
Robert Reider
Treasurer
u. l.. Cullen Unc.)
Recorder
Elgin S. Winters Unc.)
Clerk of Courts
Velma McRitchie Sauvey
Engineer
Delos Nissen (IncO
Sheriff
Merriam Budd
julius RoSiar
Commissioner
(Two to be elected)
Rollie Witt (lnc.D
William Younker Onc.)
Ralph Riedmaier
George Sondergeld
Edward II. Tank
William Miller
Prosecutor
George w. Slaughter Unc.)
Myron Rosentretcr
Probate Judge
Tom ID. Stahl
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-04-09

Mrs. Carsten Christensen, who for
the past several months had been
visiting her son, Arnold, and fam
lily, in Johnstown, Pa, has return
ed to her home at 415 Lincoln
Drive. A son, Ferdinand, brought
her to Curtice where she visited
another son, Pete, who in turn
brought her to Port Clinton, We'd
nesday morning.