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Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
CLUB MEMBERS WIN PRIZES
Cheswold Girl Wins Scholarship
For Short Course

For winning third place in the
Food Judging of Kent County at
the Kent-Sussex Fair, Harrington,
last week, June Colder, of Ches-
void, was awarded a scholarship
for the Short Course in All Club
work at the University of Della
ware for the summer of 1949. Miss
Colder is a member of the will
ing Workers" All Club of Kent
County which has as its leader
Mrs. E. c. Helm, of Leipsic. The
club exhibited un-iced cup cakes,
baking powder biscuits and took
part in the Judging Contest of the
Food Exhibits. The following
awards were made to the club:
cup cakes, second place, Nancy
Knotts, Smyrna; third place, June
Colder, Cheswold; Rebecca Tigner,
Leipsic; Jane Pugh, Leipsic; fourth
place, Joan Edge, Leipsic. Bis
cults, fourth place, June Colder,
Cheswold.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
APPLICATIONS
RECEIVED
Accepted For Temporary APP
pOintment for Instructor
at Fort Dix
ARTS AND CRAFTS

Applications are being accepted
for temporary indefinite appoint
ment to fill the position of Instruc-
tor (Arts and Crafts CATS,
$2974.80 per annum, here. Males,
between ages 18 and 81, physically
ablel to perform the duties in a
satisfactory manner, and native
born or naturalized, may apply by
securing Standard Form 81 from
the Board of U. S. Civil Service
Examiners, Fort Dix, NJ, or from
any first or second class postoffice,
and mailing or bringing it, proper
ly filed out, to Civilian Personnel
Division, Building 81, Fort Dix,
N. ]. Applicants should have had
three years experience classrom or
group instruction in arts and
crafts (leather-working, painting,
matchmaking, metal working,
plastic moulding, etc. For each
six months of the required exper-
ience, up to maximum of two
years experience, applicants may
substitute one full year of study in
college, university, or art school,
provided such study included spec
ialization in arts and crafts or in
the field of art or manual training.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
CARNIVAL In
FULL~SWING
Smyrna Takes Two Prizes At
Parade Held in Clayton
Monday Night
20 COMPANIES ATTENDED

The Clayton Firemen's carnival
got into full-swing Monday even
ing when they held their annual
parade with over 20 volunteer fire
companies competing for prizes.
Smyrna took first prize for having
the most men in line and second
prize in the best band award. The
Caesar Rodney band from Camden
Wyoming copped the first prize of
S35. The ten-day affair started
last Friday, August 6, on the Clay
ton School grounds and will con-
tinue through until Monday, Au-
gust 16. A 1948 four-door Chew
rolet Sedan will be given away
closing night. The Leipsic Fire
Company will award a gas range
Saturday night, August IA and the
Clayton V.F.W. Post No. 1901 will
give away a radio-phonograph Au-
gust 16. Also being given away
closing night is a kitchen set by
the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W.,
Clayton post, and a radio by the
Clayton All Club. Kiddies rides
and swings have been obtained
from Augustine Beach and are
now on the grounds.
Parade Prize Awards
Parade awards are: Fartherest
distance Travelled, Milton, $40;
most men in line, Smyrna, $50;
best appearance GO or more men
in line), Harrington, S35; second
best appearance, Newark, $40; best
band, Caesar Rodney, $50; second
best band, Smyrna, $25; ladies
auxiliary, best appearance, Chesa-
peake City, $50; ladies auxiliary,
longest distance travelled, Milton
$40; veterans organizations, Clay
ton V.F.W., $40.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
ATTEMPT THEFT
AT POST OFFICE
Thieves Enter Smyrna Post
Office Over Weekend;
Leave With No Loot
POLICE INVESTIGATE

State police and postal authorit-
les are searching for the person or
persons who allegedly broke in the
Smyrna post Office over the week.
end. According to Mary S. Colds
borough, postmaster, nothing was
taken from the office, although
some damage was done to a wall
between the mems laboratory and
a money order vault. The attempt
ed robbery was discovered by John
Urian, Smyrna, postal employee,
upon his arrival at the Office early
Monday morning. He reported the
fact to Mrs. Goldsborough who i'm
mediately notified postal author
tiles. The investigation is in charge
of C. F. Chatto, postal inspector of
near Dover, and Winfield Cochran,
detective sergeant, Delaware State
Police. Police and postal author
tiles believe the attempted robbery
occurred between 9 p. m. Saturday
and Z a. m. Monday. From the
evidence gathered, investigators
say the post Office was entered
through trap door in the roof.
They say that chisel or drill was
probably used in an attempt to
cut through the wall leading from
the mems laboratory to the vault
but that the party abandoned their
attempt when the wall proved to
be too thick. Police reveal that
the party may have intended to
use explosives. So far no arrests
have been made. 1t was disclosed
that post offices all over the east
have been alerted to watch out for
an organized gang believed to be
specializing in post office robberies.
No evidence has been uncovered to
lead police to feel that the Smyrna
robbery attempt ysas the work Of
such an organiglRgang, however.
Smyrna town nix, have been no.
tilted to keep specfaf watch on the
post office.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
AWARD TO SMYRNA FIRM
Farmers Supply Wins Leadership
Trophy for Sales Achievement

Farmers Supply Company was
awarded a bronze leadership
trophy to honor the firms out
standing sales achievement and
service to agriculture during the
last three months. The award, a
bronze plaque, was presented by j..
A. Correll, district salesman of
the Ralston Purina Company. Os-
car Attix. Smyrna, is manager of
Farmers Supply Company Purina
feed mill. Charles Painter, Colt,
Nd, is Mr.. Attix's assistant. The
Purina Leadership Trophy is
awarded quarterly to the winning
Purina dealer in this district, and
the winners name appears on the
plaque. The plaque will be hung
in a prominent place at the Farm
ers Supply Company until october
1, when it will be awarded to the
Purina dealer making the best rec
ord for the next three months. The
dealer winning the trophy three
times gets permanent possession
of it.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
Death of Miss Mary johnson

Miss Mary Johnson, long time
resident of Smyrna, passed away
at Mrs. Scott's Nursing Home, Del
aware House, Smyrna, yesterday
morning. She was 88. Miss john
son had been ill since last Thurs
day. For many years she had
made her home with her brother,
DR.. John L. Johnson, former pastor
of Asbury Church, Smyrna, and
only last April moved to the Della
ware House. Besides DR.. Johnson,
she is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Louisa o. Roach, of Georgetown,
Del, and four nieces. Funeral SER
vices will be held in Georgetown
when arrangements have been
completed.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
COOP. FARMERS
SHARE SAVINGS
One Hundred Southern States
Farmers Met in Smyrna
Tuesday Night
REPORTS MADE

Farmer-members of Southern
States Smyrna-Clayton will share
in the net operating savings for
their organization for 1947-48 in
the form of l percent patronage
refund on all purchases made dur
ing the year. This was announced
as more than 100 farmers and
their families gathered at the Cen
tury Club, Smyrna for the local
Southern States Annual Member
ship meeting. Mr.. Ernest v.
Blendt and Mr.. Cove D. Slaughter
were elected to the Board of Di-
reetors of Southern States Smyr-
na-CIayton Service. New members
chosen on the Farm Home Advis-
ory Committee were Mrs. C. Town
send Vaughn and Mrs. Carlton M.
Davis. All will serve three-year
terms. Mr.. Ernest F. Smith, Jr.,
Board President, presided at the
meeting, which included reports of
Southern States operations for the
last year and entertainment. One
member commented in opening the
session Southern States Smyrna
Clayton Service has done much to
improve local agriculture. The or
ganization belongs to us farmers,
and we have a responsibility to
elect able board members and keep
the Cooperative strong" Charles
]. Busick, Manager of Southern
States Smyrna-Clayton reported
on local operations. He stated
that the association performed
200,376.00 worth of services for
patrons during the year and had
48.00 in losses. Presenting the an
nual report of Southern States Co
operative, William P. Moore, Jr.,
Southern States District Manager,
announced that the organization,
together with its affiliated local
lcooperatives, performed more than
$100, 900 worth of service for
members during the first IL
months of 1947-48. Net savings
on operations of Southern States
Cooperative alone totaled about
81, $4,000 for the II months. Dis
trict Manager William P. Moore,
Jr, also pointed out that members
of Southern States Smyrna Clay
ton now have an equity of $6,-
691.13 in their association, and
have $2,656.89 in fixed assets. Mr..
Charles R. Pryor, member of the
local Board, reported on Board ac-
tions of the last year Mr.. Ernest
F. Smith, Jr., was elected president
of the Board and Mr.. G. Townsend
Vaughn was named vice president
at an organization session follow
ing the meeting. Mrs. Charles
Dukes and Mrs. Charles r. Pryor
were chosen chairman and secre-
tary respectively, of the Farm
Home Committee. Mr.. Ernest F.
Smith was named by the Board of
Directors as delegates to the
Southern States district election
meeting to be held in October.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12

Charles E. Mougey, advertising
manager of Wilson Cabinet Com
pany. addressed the members OF
the Smyrna Rotary Club last
Thursday night and explained the
various phases of commercial ad-
vertising. He stated that adver-
tising creates employment through
increased sales which in turn Gre
ate mass production and lower
prices. He explained how large
volume production has less adver-
tising cost than low volume pro-
duction. He pointed out that con-
tinuous advertising which keeps
before the public the name of a
firms product will in turn gain
the confidence of the customers.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
CARVEL ASSAILS
ELECTION LAWS
Lit. Gov. Addresses State Con.
vention of Young DEM
Ocrats on Saturday
BAYARD is CHAIRMAN

Stating that the people can if
they desire again take over the
reins of the government, and fay
ing what he called corrupt election
practices in this state, Lieutenant
Governor Elbert N. Carvel ad-
dressed the first convention of the
Young Democrats of Delaware held
in the Dover High School field
house Saturday, August Z. Alexis
I. DUPONT Bayard, Wilmington was
elected chairman of the state or
ganization at the afternoon ses-
sion. Other permanent officers
elected were: Warren Allen, Sea-
ford, vice-president; Taylor Coul-
son, New Castle, secretary; and
Marvel Everett, Kenton, treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
NEW SORORITY
IN DOVER
Beta Sigma Phi Installed Au-
gust A; To Organize
Smyrna Chapter
$4,000 MEMBERSHIP

A chapter of sixteen members
was installed into Beta Sigma Phi
in Dover on Wednesday evening,
August 4th at the Dinner Bell Inn.
Miss Louise w. Lowerre from the
/ international Office in Kansas City,
Mo-, was in charge. The guest of
honor was Miss Mazda Fellers, in
ternational representative of Nu
Phi Mu sorority, known as the
"little sisters" of Beta Sigma Phi.
Miss Fellers has been in Dover or
ganizing a chapter of Nu Phi Mu,
an affiliate sorority. Miss Suzanne
Cherry was installed as president
of the Dover chapter; Miss Johanne
Becker, a transfer from chapter
in Peoria, ILL.,, was made vice-pres-
ident; Mrs. Louise Massey, COR
responding secretary; Mrs. Chris
tine Morrow, recording secretary;
and Mrs. Margaret Anthony, treas
urer. Mrs. ]. Allen Frear will
serve as sponsor for the chapter.
Assisting with the ritual We're
members from Beta Sigma Phi
chapters in Wilmington. Pledges
to the new chapter of Beta Sigma
Phi were: Mrs. Margaret Anthony,
Mrs. Ruth Cameron, Mrs. Ruth
Courtwright, Mrs. Lorraine Curtis,
Miss Mary Ann Wilson, Mrs.
Christine Morrow, Mrs. Louise
Massey, Mrs. Beatrice Tarburton,
Mrs. Mae Farlow, Miss Mary Nc
Carthy, Miss Gene Wilgus, Miss
Lois Knhler, Miss Alice Mathews,
Miss Suzanne Cherry, Miss Eleanor
Weller. Miss Louise w. Lowerre
is now in Smyrna, at the Wayside
Inn. She is working out details
for a Beta Sigma Phi chapter in
Smyrna. The installation date for
the Smyrna chapter is tentatively
set as August 18th. Beta Sigma
Phi is international in scope hav-
ing 5000 chapters in the United
States, Canada, Mexico, Alaska,
Hawaii, England, Scotland, and a
chapter recently organized in
Tokyo. 1t has an active member
ship of $4,000 young women.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
FIRENIEN'S BAND BROADCAST
Open Air Concert Over WIDOW
From Paddock Tuesday

A crowd of over 100 persons at
tended the outdoor broadcast of
the Smyrna Firemen's band over
WIDOW from the Paddock Tuesday
evening from Z to 7:30. Vernon
Ford, director, was assisted by j.
Wells FAIRIES, assistant director.
William Doughten was in charge
of arrangements. Announcer was
Walter Beach, of the staff of
WIDOW, and George w. Wright, su-
perintendent of Smyrna Schools,
was narrator. Stanley Morris was
featured on a baritone horn solo.
For the broadcast the band played:
ION the Square, "Invercargill''
"Bandsman's Delight, University
of Pennsylvania March, Flag of
Humanity and "Our Director.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
WORKERS HOLD OUTING
Latex Employees, Dover, Spend
Day at Colchester

Employees of International
Latex, Dover, held their annual
picnic at colchester Beach Park,
Md, August z. A. N. Spaniel, pre-
sident of the firm, acted as host.
The outing included boat rides,
barbecue, dancing, athletic events,
games and amusement rides. The
picnic is but one feature of the
Playtex Park social program.
Throughout the year employees
and their guests take part in many
other events. Officitls predict
that 1948 will provide one of the
most active and enjoyable enter
tainment programs in the history
of Playtex Park.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12

The convention, which was at
tended by over 100 young Demo-
Gratis from all parts of the state,
was presided over in the morning
session by James Hughes, III, Kent
County temporary chairman, and
in the afternoon by Warren Allen.
The organization is to have an ac-
tive part in the coming campaign.
In his address, Lt.-Gov. Carvel, who
is the Democratic nominee for
Governor, said "There is develop
ing an awakening of the idea that
we are still living in a democracy
where the people can if they desire
again take over the reins of the
government which for so many
long years they have allowed to
rest in the control of the political
bosses and the select few who
stand behind the scenes and man
ipulate in the political machine
and the puppets for their own pri-
vate purposes and profit.
+! Corrupt Practices in Elections
For four years 1 have talked to
our people about the evils of cor
rupt practices in our elections. I
have pointed out the fact that
there are five official ballots issued
for each person registered. This
condition is a set up for the con-
troll of elections by machine pol
itics. In their place we should
have election machines and official
ballots issued only in the voting
places where a voter should be Sc
cure from the political duress of
the machine henchmen." Carvel
further attacked the phantom
vote" which, he said, existed in
Wilmington. "The phantom vote
he explained, exists in cases where
people have died or left the voting
district and unscrupulous hench-
men pay ringers to go all over the
city and vote these names. These
names are not removed under the
four-year limit because they show
on the registration books as being
active and so are retained" He
suggested a new registration every
two years. The Lt.-Governor furth-
er spoke of slum housing, extor-
tionate rents, and favored political
clubs which, he said, are allowed to
remain open after hours and serve
spurious liquors. ''Extortionate
rents are charged for houses which
create conditions that have to be
settled by court presided over by
a man who owns the very houses.
A judge sitting in judgement of
conditions to which he is a con-
tributor," he charged.
Afternoon Speakers
Afternoon speakers were Rich
ardson Dilworth, unsuccessfulDem-
ocratic candidate for mayor of
Philadelphia during the last elec-
ton, and Harry Butcher, secretary
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
ROTARY HEARS ADVERTISING
TALK BY WILSON DEPT. HEAD

Mr.. Mougey said, Advertising is
the form of service offered the
public to present to them the
thought and interest in the pur-
chase of articles advertised" c.
Leland Harmonson responded to
Mr.. Mougey's address. Leroy
Piper was chairman of the pro-
gram and Nelson Everhart, presi-
dent, presided over the meeting.
1t was announced that September
21-22 are the dates set for X-ray
tests for venereal disease and tu-
berculosis by the State Board of
Health. w. C. Wilson, of Madison,
N. J., was a visitor at last Thurs
days meeting.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
COP. CONCLAVE
IN DOVER
Hyland P. George Expected
To Win Nomination For
Governor
BUNTING WITHDRAWS

Delaware Republicans met yes
terday in the Dover Opera House
to name the G.. o. P. ticket for the
coming election this November.
Chosen at this convention were
candidates for Governor, for It.
Gov, for U. S. Senator and U. S.
Representative State Treasurer
and State Auditor Isaac R. Brown,
Jr., of Wilmington, is chairman of
the G. o. P. State Committee, and
State Senator Vera G. Davis, Do
yer, is vice-chairman. H. B.
Mearns, of Wilmington, is treasur-
er and Smiley King, secretary. The
40 member committee is composed
of 10 members from Wilmington,
and 10 members apiece from each
of the three counties. Meetings in
Dover Tuesday night proceeded the
official opening of the convention
(which got under way yesterday at
II a. m. Before the convention
started it was conceded in most
circles that the nomination for
governor would swing to Hyland
P. George, of Dover. He has been
regarded all along as the likely
candidate. Certain to be nominat-
led for treasurer is Benjamin F.
Johnson, also of Dover. U. S.
Senator c. Douglass Buck, who has
already announced his willingness
to accept the nomination. for the
same Office, was slated to take the
party nomination unanimously, as
was j. Caleb Boggs for U. S. Rep
resentative in Congress. With all
these Offices going to Kent and
New Castle Counties, the Delaware
Republicans We're expected to
break an old custom and nominate
Mrs. Lillian I. Martin, Dover, ac-
countant for the Permanent Bud
get Commission, for state auditor,
and award the lieutenant governor
place on the ticket to Sussex Coun-
ty. Following the withdrawal from
the race of Clayton A. Bunting for
the lieutenant-governor nomina-
ton, party leaders predicted that
&C. v. Townsend, Jr., of Ocean View,
would be placed on the ticket for
that post. Mr.. Townsend served
as speaker of the House in his
only term as state representative
in the General Assembly in 1915.
Bunting Withdraws
Following his announcement of
his withdrawal from the contest,
Mr.. Bunting issued the following
statement: after much delibera-
tion and serious thinking I have
decided 1 can at this time render
a much greater service to the peo-
pie of Delaware by remaining on
the State Highway Commission
rather than resigning to consider
the Office of lieutenant-governor.
I deeply appreciate the interest of
my friends throughout the state
who voluntarily have agreed to
support me for the Office of lieu
tenant-governor." !"
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT
Betty Jane Regener to Wed Carl
ton Blendt, Jr.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Regener, OF
Smyrna, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Betty Jane, to
Carlton Blendt, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlton L. Blendt. Miss Reg
ener is a graduate of John Bassett
Moore High School,. and was for
merly employed by Wilson Refrig-
Grafton, Inc. Mr.. Blendt, also
graduate of John Bassett Moore
High School, is now farming near
Smyrna. The wedding will take
place in the early fall.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
WESLEYAN Methodist Church

Rev. Van M. Herscher, minister
of the Wesleyan Methodist Church
announces the service for the fol-
lowing week: Tuesday night, 7:45
p. M, Young Peoples meeting;
Thursday night, 7:45 p. M, prayer
meeting. Sunday School on Sun
day at 10 a. M, followed by morn
ing worship at II a. M; 7:45 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
THREE INJURED IN CRASH
Truck and Auto Collide ON Smyr-
na-CIayton Boulevard

Three persons were injured Mon
day evening when a truck and an
automobile collided on the Smyrna
Clayton boulevard. The injured
are: Alvin R. Husbands, 18, Balti-
more, driver of the automobile, lac
erations of the head and shoulders;
Charles E. McKin, 21, and John P.
Gabriel, also of Baltimore, minor
decorations and contusions. All
were treated at the Kent General
Hospital, Dover, after being taken
there by the American Legion am
bulance of Smyrna. McKin and
Gabriel were passengers in the car
driven by Husbands. William H.
Gurrows, 70, of Preston, Md, oper-
ator of the truck, was arrested by
state police on a charge of failing
to yield the right of way, and was
fined $40 and costs by Magistrate
Lawrence R. Moore, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
Picnic For Kenton Klubbers

The Kenton Klubbers All annual
picnic was held in Wilmington last
Sunday at the home of Miss June
Burris. The members enjoyed
swimming and television. Refresh
ments were served.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
Wright Wins Levy Court Primary

In the Kent County primary con-
test for the Republican Levy Court
nomination held last Saturday,
Frank D. Wright, of Dover, won
out over Benjamin F. Simmons by
plurality of 1923 votes. Wright
polled 700 votes while Simmons
got 383. New Castle and Sussex
County Republican primaries for
nominations for county offices will
be held August %.
Evening star., 1948-10-10
James {. DuvaII's Death
Is Ruled Accidental

A certificate Of accidental death
has been issued in the death Of
James E. Duvall, 81, a State Depart
ment guard, who was overcome by
gas yesterday In his home at 80s
L street Sc.
Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald
said Mr.. Duvall apparently died of
heart attack brought on by partial
asphyxiation.
Pvt. Francis Raymond of the traf.
fic division, who answered an emer-
gency call to the home, said he
found Mr.. Duvall lying on the floor
In second-story bedroom. He ap-
parently had been heating water on
a stove connected to a gas pipe by
a rubber hose.
The policeman twice was driven
back by gas fumes before he fought
his way inside the room and broke
out windows. Members of rescue
squad found Pvt. Raymond par
TALLY overcome by gas and gave
him oxygen. Mr.. Duvall, however,
could not be revived.
Mr.. Duvall's sister, Mrs. Ida e.
Thompson, so, who lives at the I,
street address, said Mr.. Duvall went
upstairs about am, saying he was
going to heat some water. She
found him sometime later, overcome,
but was unable to enter the room
because of the gas and called the
police.
Evening star., 1948-10-10
Central Union Mission
Receives Yearly Report

The Central Union Mission, 81;
c street NV, served 67.43l free
meals and provided 26,63l free
nights lodgings in the last year
according to the annual report reao
at its business meeting last night
The mission is 64 years old.
The figures INCLUDE 28,434 free
meals and 9,478 free lodgings given
youngsters at the Missions Chill.
dren's Emergency Home and its
Camp Bennett at Brookville, Md
The number Of persons attending
religious services was 38,528.
Maj. William H. Ramsey, presi.
dent of the missions Board of Di.
rectors. presided. DR.. Page
NICK. Etchison, executive secretary
of the Washington City Bible So.
ciety. and Lewis T. Breuninger wert
re-elected to the Board of Directors
c. L. Loughery was reelected au'
ditor.
Gov. Luther D. Youngdahl oi
Minnesota will speak at the mis-.
sion's mass meeting at 3 pm. today
at Constitution Hall. Gov Young
dahl will be introduced by Col. Will
liam S. Culbertson. former Am.
bassador to Chile and prominen
Presbyterian layman.
Evangelist Homer Rodeheaver alst
will take part in the program.