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Smyrna times., 1948-03-11
d. A. R. BUSINESS MEETING
Place Bronze Marker on Grave of
Founder of Local Chapter


The Elizabeth Cook Chapter of
the Daughters of the American
met at the home of
Mrs. Elizabeth Ford on Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30. After a brief
business meeting members went
to st. Peters Cemetery and
placed a bronze marker on the
grave of Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth
Cloak Peterson Speakman, past
and founder of the Eliza
beth Cook Chapter. A brief men,
orial service was conducted by
Mrs. Daisy Johnson, Chaplain.
Mrs. Speakman was the first Reg
ent of the Elizabeth Cook Chapter
when it was founded at her home,
Belmont Hall, fifty-one years ago.
Her son, Mr.. Cummins E. Speak
man, now resides at Belmont Hall.
1t is the aim of the Chapter to
place markers upon the graves Of
all past Regents of the Chapter
Mrs. Richard w. Comegys, Regent
announced that the April meeting
would be held at the home of Mrs.
Dorsey Lewis of Middletown. Mrs.
George R. Miller of Frederick, will
speak on Approved Schools, one of
the projects of the D. A. r.
Smyrna times., 1948-03-11

DATE MARCH Is
Deadline Set For Application
of Girls Scholarships
at u. of ID.
SHOULD SUBMIT LETTER

Monday, March is, is the dead
line for applications for 1948
Alumnae Association Scholarships
to the University of Delaware, it
was emphasized by Miss Lura
Shorb, chairman of the Scholar
ship Committee. Three scholar
ships, each valued at $500, are Of
fered this year to girls who plan
to enter the University in Septem-
ber of this year. There are no
formal application blanks to sub
nit Applicants are instead re-
quired to write a letter in long
hand to Miss Shorb, in care of the
Alumnae Office at the University.
Such letters should reveal the in
terests and activities of the appli-
cant, describe the town or city of
residence, establish financial need,
and show evidence of planning for
the future. Four references, in
cluding the principal of the appli-
cant's high school, must be listed.
Criteria used in selecting the win
ners include personality, character,
scholarship and financial need. A.
study of letters, transcripts and
references by the whole committee
will be supplemented by a personal
interview with each candidate on
a yet-to-be selected Saturday in
April. Members of the committee
in addition to Miss Shorb are Miss
Amy Rextrew, Dean of Women,
Mrs. Ralph Jones, president of the
Alumnae Association, Mrs Charles
Paschall, Alumnae Chairman of
the University of Delaware Devel-
opment Fund, Mrs. Thomas Rog-
ers, Miss Gertrude Draper, and
Miss Winifred Taylor, executive
secretary.
Smyrna times., 1948-03-11
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Francis ID. Daley Will Be In
Charge of Lenten Service Friday

OudESt vi Ltutcu CtTNlCt ETIudy
The Rev. Francis D. Daley, rec
tor of the Bishop Cook Memorial
Church, Hillcrest, Wilmington, will
be in charge of the special Friday
night Lenten service this week.
The service begins at s o'clock and
all are welcome to attend. On
Sunday church school at 10 a. m.
and morning prayer and sermon
by the Rev. Percy Donaghay, of
Middletown. A meeting of the
vestry was held on Monday night
and of the Woman's Auxiliary on
Monday afternoon. Plans are be-
ing formulated for buffet supper
which will precede the annual con-
gregational meeting held on East
er Monday night, at which reports
will be heard from all church or
ganizations, and three vestrymen
will be elected. The supper will
begin at $50 p. m. and will be
served by members of the AuxiI-
iary. The traditional Three-Hour
service on Good Friday will be held
from IL noon to p. m. in charge
of Mr.. Donaghay.
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First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church, Rev.
Walter G. Hards, minister, an
nounces the following services: 10
a. M, Church School. The adults
will study "The Portrait of a
Christian, the intermediates topic
for study, 1.-THE Person I Ought to
Become" The Christian life is a
joyful way of living that satisfies.
If any one sets out to prove that
it does not satisfy, he has a hard
task ahead of him. Join us as we
talk this matter over together. IL
a. M, Morning worship. Sermon,
The Finality of the Cross.
Smyrna times., 1948-03-11
CHAIR
MAN NAMED
Mrs. William Mabrey Appoint
ed Chairman of Safety
Services for Area A
PLAN WATER CARNIVAL

The appointment of Mrs. Will
liam Mabrey as chairman of safe
ty services for Area No. 4 Red
Cross will be of interest in Smyr-
ma. This service includes first aid,
swimming, life saving, and acci-
dent prevention. Mrs. Mabrey is
at present attending water safety
instruction courses so that she will
be qualified for the position. The
Red Cross is developing plans for a
"learn-to-swim" campaign to be
held at Lake Como during the
month of June. Plans are also un-
der way to present water car
nival on the lake and the beach
some time in July, similar to the
colorful and instructive carnival
held at Lake Como last summer.
Leslie L. Maxwell, town manager,
is cooperating with A. w. Rand,
state chairman Safety Services
Red Cross. Mr.. Maxwell and his
town crews will be in charge of
of the beach, special
and policing. During the
proposed swim campaign in June
classes will be held for adults in
the afternoon and for children in
the morning.
Annual Drive
The annual drive is under way
with Walter w. Hynson as area
chairman. The chairmen for the
various towns in the area follow:
Smyrna times., 1948-03-11
Clayton Lions Hear Educator

William L. Torbert, principle of
the Clayton Schools addressed the
Clayton Lions Club at their regu-
lar meeting last week. He spoke
on conditions that exist not only in
Clayton but of other schools in
Delaware. Membership certificates
were awarded to Father Conahan,
George E. Wooten, John Houtman,
and Manuel Alvardao. Arthur
Dickerson and Howell Kitchens
were inducted as new members.
The next meeting on March IL will
be held at the Paddock and will be
a Patterson night.
Smyrna times., 1948-03-11
BAND FESTIVAL
FOR MARCH Is
Kent County Band Comprised
of Over Fifty Students
to Play in Wilmington
B. P. OSBON ASSISTING

The Kent County Branch of the
Delaware Music Educators Asso-
citation has reorganized the Kent
County High School Band for the
current school year, according to
a statement released by Harley S.
Hastings, County chairman. The
band is comprised of over fifty
students from Smyrna, Dover,
Caesar Rodney, FELTON,, Harrington
and Milford. These students have
been rehearsing for the past sever
al weeks in preparation for the
State Band Festival to be held on
March 13 at the u. S. DUPONT
High School. The presentations of
the New Castle, Kent, and Sussex
County Bands will be the climax
of the festival. Each of the coun-
ty bands will present a fifteen
concert. The Kent County
Band will play: Childfen's March
by Edwin Franko Goldman; The
Way You Look Tonight by Jerome
Kern; Mozart, a selection of Mo-
zart Melodies arranged by Yoder;
Manhattan Beach March by John
Phillip Sousa. The Band is under
the direction of; Harley S. Hast
ings of Caesar Rodney, assisted by
B. P. Osbon of Smyrna, A. w. Ar
thurs of Dover, Harold Haines of
FELTON, High School, Melvin Brobst
of Harrington, and John c. Frick
of Milford.
Smyrna times., 1948-03-11
CALL HEADS A.O.P.A.
Elected Chairman of Local Unit of
Pilots; Other Officers Chosen

At meeting on March 3 of the
Smyrna unit of the Aircraft Own
ers and Pilots Association, Carson
Call was elected chairman. Rey-
nolds Jones was elected vice-chair-
man and Robert Riddagh secre-
tary-treasurer These men will
serve as members of the executive
committee along with two other
members who will be elected later.
Chairman Call announced that
anyone who has soloed, whether
student or pilot, is eligible for
membership and urged that all
pilots in this area join the organ
ization. The next meeting will be
held in April at the Smyrna Air
port.
Smyrna times., 1948-03-11

Milford Senior Scouts; One verse
of Star Spangled Banner; Gifts
from Troops for Juliette Lowe
Fund-Mrs. Thomas Russell; song,
Our Chalet" Assembly; The Meth
erlands, Bridgeville; To be an
nounced-Clayton; England, Den
ton, Md; son, ''White Carol Bells;
song, Spring Fever; Hawaii,
fredericksburg, Md; England, Eel
ton; Holland, Lewes; song, "Ash
Grove; Poland, Milford; Canada,
Rehoboth; song, Donkey Sere-
made; Russia, Seaford; England,
Smyrna; song "Song of Peace;
Retire colors; Taps. All Girl
Scouts are again urged to bring a
box lunch. Ice cream, soft drinks
and milk will be sold.
Smyrna times., 1948-03-11
Smyrna Grange Anniversary

The Smyrna Grange wishes to
remind all it's members that the
forty-second Anniversary Dinner
will be held at the Smyrna Twen-
tieth Century Club, Thursday,
March IL, at $50 p. m. State Of
ficers, past State Masters and dis
tinguished guests are expected to
attend. The dinner will be follow
ed by a minstrel show.
Smyrna times., 1948-03-11
LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Smyrna Clayton Chamber of Com
merce List Year of Activities
The following is list of accom-
plishments by the Smyrna-Clayton
Chamber of Commerce from
; Continued on Page Five)
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Banquet
Continued from Page y

continued from Page y
Mrs. Ardelle Edwards, G. Matron,
Bay State Grand Chapter, O.E.S.;
several prominent officials of the
local Grand Lodge and Grand
Chapter; Mrs. Maude Trotter
Steward, editor of The Guardian;
Mrs. Margaret Youngblood,
grandmother Of Marjorie, and the
latter's father. Accepting the
scholarship, Miss Youngblood
made a neat speech of thanks be-
fore the mike. Her scholar
ship record was read by Mrs.
Catherine Smith. The judges had
included Mrs. John B. Hall and
Mrs. Steward,
A presentation was made to
Grand Master w. A. Howard for
his excellent services by Jr. War
den of Alpha Grand Lodge Matt
hew Braxton, SO. Mrs. Inez jeff
erson of N. Y. c., Supreme Chief
Councillor of Lady Knights was
presented bouquet of American
Beauty roses. During the even
ing musical selections we're rem
dered on the piano by Stanley
Kirton.
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You Have An
Invitation For

A shower, a wedding, an ami
versary or a graduation, and the
gift that you give must be dis
tinctive. That's where we come
in. Have you forgotten that the
Silver Mask Studio Shop, 522 Co
umbus Avenue, has the unusual
created by master craftsmen
Well, before you go elsewhere,
come in and browse around and
see our Haitian, Aluminium and
copper trays, Boudoir or reading
lamps, hand painted gifts, crys-
tai ware and other novelties.
And, of course, suitable for all
occasions are our Hallmark
Greeting Cards, whose verses
best express your thoughtfulness.
The House OF Dandrige- Daven-
port always offers you quality
plus courtesy,
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First Race Porter
Head at Penn R. R.

The appointment Of the first
colored supervisor of station por-
tiers for the Pennsylvania Rail
road system has been revealed in
the naming of Peter j. Washing
ton of Philadelphia to the post.
The selection Of Mr.. washington
was made by H. L. Nancarrow,
General Manager of the lines
Eastern Division.
In his new capacity, the "a
year old executive will have d.
rect supervision of some 70 sta
ton porters who work out of the
Broad st, 30th st, and North Phil
adelphia stations of the system.
He replaces assistant station
master Harry Welte, as THE Job
required closer attention. Wash
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-08-07
CITY NEWS

The Silver Mask Shop, $50 Co
Iumbus Ave-, Boston in keeping
with its desire to give up to date
service, has added a new depart
ment to the shOp-Party PIanD-
ing and Decorating. If you are
having a Shower, Wedding, An
adversary, or Party of any kind
come in or phone CT 1883 and
our decorator Mrs. Howe will be
pleased to take over and serve
you.
Mrs. Ruth M. Prince has NOV
cd from % Westminster st to $40
Shawmut ave.
The Political Action Commit
Tee Of the National citizens Com
mittee has opened headquarters
in the hall at the corner of Ire
mont and Camden SITS.
Mrs. Mary E. Moore OF War
wick st vacationed for two weeks
In Provincetown. She spent some
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-08-07

Friday TO Mrs. Emma Lee of New
York and Mrs. Marian Watson
and Mrs. Esther Wilson Of De-
troit. Last Sunday she enter
tained at dinner Mr.. and Mrs.
Melvin Homes and Mrs. Sato.
Mrs. Addie Robinson Of New York
and Mrs. Alice Thomas of Win
chester were guests of Mrs. Love-
lace Sunday evening.
Mrs. Rose Evans, mother Of
H. M. Evans. the mover, is con
valescing at the home of her
niece, Mrs. Amy Andrews in
Connecticut, after treatment
during four weeks at Peter Bent
Brigham Hospital, Boston.
Mrs. Ernestine Marshall with
her baby son, Robert, Jr., OF
Rome, N. Y, is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Pasteur.
DR.. T. E. A. McCurdy, now 10
Gated in Berkeley, California,
sends greetings to his Boston
friends and former patients. He
writes that all goes well with
him in the new area of his
medical practice -.
Miss Mamie Mcdonald of Ja-
maica, N. Y, is the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Ada Thompson, 1e
Durham ST., Back Bay.
Ramon Woodley of New York
City is visiting Mr.. and Mrs,
Woodson Thompson of 1S Dur
ham st.
Miss Vivian Birchette Of Rox-
bury is in Petersburg, Va, visit
ing her mother. On the way
down she stopped over in New
York and Philadelphia as the
guest of relatives and friends.
Attention Mr.. and Mrs. Public:
Remember this date, Wednesday,
Oct. 10. The Testimonial Banquet
to DAVE 9TH eColoneD EGAN to
be held in the Copley Plaza Ho-
tel is sponsored by the N.A.A.CP.
It is to be a gala event that you
and your friends viii not want to
miss. We still need workers on
our various committees.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-08-07

Allan Rohan Critic - through
August.
PUVIS DE CHAvANNES
GALLERY, End Floor
SARGENT GALLERY, 3rd Floor
Wolnen'S Rights = Tooth ami
versary of the Women's Rights
Convention, Seneca Falls, New
York = through August.
TREASURE ROOM, Srd Floor
Exhibition Of Liturgical works
Medieval manuscripts, early
printed books, maps and prints
through August and Ceptember.
ALBERT H. WIGGIN GALLERY,
3rd Floor
Religious Prints through
September 20.
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time visiting the famous Peter
/ Hunt antique furniture estab-
lishment and the art galleries
Other recreation engagement:
were bathing, motor trips fol
lowed by dinners at 1.-THE Clifford
House.
Mrs. Frances Hayes, II West
minister ST., is vacationing in
Yarmouth, Mass.
Fanell Dobbs, Socialist Work
ers Party candidate for President
spoke over WBz at 1O:45 p m last
night.
The Juniors of the Fourth
Methodist Church, Rev. Charles
3. Gopher, pastor, gave a moon
light outing, Aug. 6. Buses
Dennisport, on the Cape.
Atty. and Mrs. Ray w. Guild
Of Cambridge were on a recent
trip to North and South Carolina.
They were especially impressed
by the progressiveness of North
Carolinians.
Mrs. Mabel Lewis of West
minister left Monday night for
Atlantic City, N. ]. She was
called there by the illness of her
daughter.
Mrs. Minnie Robinson and
daughter Romano, returned last
week from a visit with relatives
and friends in Rochester, N. Y.
After visit of several weeks
in Washington Mrs. Carolyn D.
Jones is now at Oak Bluffs for
the remainder of the summer.
Mrs. Drue King, ST., is enjoy
ing a visit to her former home
in Augusta, Ga. she writes, ut
is nice to return to ones native
home and see old friends once
again"
Have you planned your sum
mer vacation? Now that gradu-
atiOns are over the next item on
your calendar is the annual triT
to a fayorite resort. OF course
extra money is needed. If you
wish to make a loan for this extra
expenditure, there is no more re-
liable firm than the II. B. Bud
ding Co., which has been serving
readers of this paper for many
years. At rooms $50, 1871 Little
Building, 9Th floor, on Boylston
St., corner Of fremont st., BOs-
ton, arrangements can satisfac-
toriIy be made in the private Of
flee of the company. Do not give
up the trip for lack Of funds t.
defray the added expenses.
Word comes from Chicago that
Atty. Charles A. wilson is stead
lily recovering from the injuries
received when the car in which
he was riding overturned three
times on the worcester turnpike
He and DR.. Graham after visit.
ing Boston relatives were or
their way to their Chicago homes
when the accident occurred. DR.
Graham escaped without :
scratch, but Atty. Wilson suffered
a badly strained back for which
he is still being treated by hi
physician.
Edna Thomas (the former Ed
ma Lewis Of Boston is a membe
Of the cast of "a Street Ca
Named Desire"
Mrs. Harriette Slauson Earle,
is laid up with a sprained ankl
at her home in Buffalo, N. Y.
"BilI' Sparrow brings bacl
greetings to Boston friends iron
Mrs. Nan Smith, Atlantic Cit
schoolmarm, a former Boston
ian.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Braxtor
of Baldwin ave, Everett, recent
spent two enjoyable weeks i
Chicago and New York City visit
! ing relatives and friends.
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ington was named to the job and
assumed his duties, effective July
1. His frs major assignment
was for the recent Democratic
National Convention and during
that period not one piece Of bag
gage was lost, according to COM
pany spokesman.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-08-07

Mrs. RUBY M. KENDRICK
Executive secretary of the
NACW, with headquarters
in Washington, D. C. was a
featured speaker at the ma
tional convention of the asso-
citation in Seattle, Washing
ton which closed today.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-08-07

Ill. o. L. PILGRIM, 80
Of N. Y. c., MEG. Master
General Grand Encamp-
ment of Knights Templar of
U. S. A. and Canada, Inc,
who made the scholarship
presentation.
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line Is vacationing in Oak Bluffs.
Reserve Sunday, Oct. 81, for
meeting Of Boston Metropolitan
Council of National Council of
COlored Women, Inc, at Tinilty
Jr. High School, Elliott Square,
Roxbury, Mass. The Council
win present Mrs. Mary Mcleod
Bethune, foEnder-president.
Mrs. Mary Frazier Of So Staples
ave, Everett, returned last Satur-
day from a months vacaion-at
DenniSport, on the CCape.
Mrs. WeStina Foress Of ia st,
Cambridge, left by plane We'd
nesday on a two weeks vacation
TRIP during which she will visit
relatives and friends in New York
City, Philadelphia, Atlantic City,
washington, D. C. and Cleveland,
Ohio.
Miss Mary Ellen McCree of At
lantic City, N. j., a teacher in a
private school there spent her
vacation the guest of her sister
in-law, Mrs. Hazel McCree Of 81
Hubbard ave, N, Cambridge. Mrs.
McCree who spent the past sea-
son at Palmer Memorial InSti-
tute, Sedalia, N. c. will return in
September to the school as di-
rector of Galen Stone Hall. She
enjoyed greatly her work at the
great southern school founded by
DR.. Charlotte Hawkins Brown.
Mary L, Brown, the rich
throated contralto drew thun-
derous applause at the testimon-
ial dinner Wednesday night to re-
tired police officer Herbert Hal
liday in Cambridge. One of her
selections was Let Us Break
Bread Together" which was par
ticularly appropriate for the oc-
casion. The very successful affair
was directly managed by Mrs.
Exodus Coyington.
Please try to remember when
you were a child and donate at
least one dollar to the children's
Outing Fund Bring or send your
donation to any member of the
committee Frederick A. Cronin,
manager Dudley st. Branch,
First National Bank. Is treasurer.
Mrs. Imogene Powell is outing
committee chairman and Mrs.
Lucille Barnes, secretary; Repre-
sentative Laurence Banks, Ward
9 Republican Committee chair
man. Mrs. Powell announced this
week that donations are coming
in at a gratifying rate. Let's all
help to give the Ward'c Kids a
grand big time.
DR.. Hubert G. Humphrey OF
Westfield, N. ]. is in Boston this
week on a visit to old friends.
Asked how New Jersey'c anti
segregation law works in the
States National Guard he said
that it operates smoothly; that a
mixed battalion from New Jersey
was at Camp Edwards this sum-
mer. On hearing this man in
the group remarked, eyes, and it
set a fine example to MaSsachu-
sets which still has Jim Grow
national guard"
Mrs. B. Olmstead, S Carlow st,
is spending the summer in CO.
lchituate. She will return home
after Labor Day.
Miss Lillian R. Minott of New
York, is visiting her aunt, Mrs
Julia Anderson and cousin, Mrs
Imogene Powell of Roxbury, Mrs
Bernice Mayors entertained for
Miss Miss Minott at a beach
party Sunday morning and a
party at her home Sunday after
noon.
The War Mothers Home, Inc.
Mrs. Mabelle B. Scott, president
and Mrs. Gertrude Springer, Sec
Rotary, has completed plans fol
! a banquet in New England Mu-
: tual Hall, October IS.
Mrs. Florence Lovelace of w
: Medford was luncheon hostess
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-04-22
Assistant County Agent
Transfers To Issoquenu

Assistant Comfy agent George
Evans was recently transferred to
Issaquena county where he will be
county agent, it is reported by
County Agent w. R, Sullivan. In the
meantime the vacancy is open for
appointment.
The position of assistant agent is
filled through H. A. Carpenter OF
Greenwood, with the approval of
the Extension department in Stark
vile. Any graduate of a college of
agriculture is eligible for the work.
Mr.. Sullivan reported that the re-
gular meetings of all All clubs in
the county had been held within the
last two weeks at the individual
schools, with himself and Miss Vir-
ginia Smith, home demonstration
agent, meeting with the various
groups.
Meetings are held monthly
throughout the school year, and dur
ing the summer are held when pos
sible. Agent Sullivan said that no
more sessions of the clubs would be
held during this school term.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-04-22
Cubs Set For Minstrel
Friday Night At 800

Friday night in the Grammar
School auditorium, Bandanna Junior
Minstrel will be presented by the
Lexington Cub Scouts at 8 p. m. The
program will consist of ballad solos,
speciality numbers and band selec-
tons.
Inter1ocutor will be James Carroll;
end men, Chick Weathersby, Ed Will
burn Hooker, Richard Mason, Phil
Cohen, Elmore Povall and John
Rayford Ellison. Ballad s~oloists will
be Steve Reid and Bobby Stewart.
Personnel will consist of Tommy
Taylor, George Hathcock, Johnny
Walls, James Oliver Barton, Grady
Bailey, Henry Lundy, and Vernon
Richards. The Bandanna Babies, fu-
ture Cub Scouts, will present a spec
ialty number, "Shortnin' Bread"
The big Bandanna Band, to play
throughout the show, will be com.
posed of Clyde Watson, Dink Will
son, Jimmy Hathcock, Roger Var
brough, Philip Yarbrough, Douglas
Koran, Charles Taylor, John Wea-
thersby, and Billy Jean Carol.
Proceeds will be used toward the
construction of a Scout Hut, it was
said. Mothers of the Cubs are in
charge of the program.