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Smyrna times., 1948-02-12

heads are at constant loggerheads,
seemingly without taking the public
welfare into consideration. The most
recently publicised of these squabbles is
James Caesar Petrillo's recent dictates
to the music industry.
Today, as we hear talk of another
war even before the echoed rumblings
of the last one have subsided, and the
atomic bomb stands unsurpassed in our
imaginations as an instrument of de-
struction, America-the United States
stands as the only remaining bulwark
againse tyranny and oppression. We
must strive to improve our country so
that the rest of the world will follow
our example. Only through this means
can we possibly hope to achieve lasting
world peace.
America, with all her shortcomings
and faults, still stands for freedom.
Freedom of the individual. Freedom to
say what is on your mind. Freedom to
choose your own religion. Freedom to
pursue your own interests. And most
important, perhaps, freedom from fear!
Abraham Lincoln stood for these
ideals equality, brotherhood and toler-
ance regardless of race, color or creed.
We can take a lesson from him.
Indeed, we have come long way
since Lincoln died; we still have long
way to go.-Lets not let him down!
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
DIR. DEAKYNE
DIES SUDDENLY
Well Known Smyrna Physic-
ian Succumbs To Heart
Attack Yesterday
PROMINENT PHYSICIAN

DR.. Walter C. Deakyne, promin-
ent Smyrna physician for many
years, died suddenly of heart at
tack at his home on West Com
merce Street yesterday. The news
of his death came as a shock to
the entire town. He was the son
of Walter Gray Deakyne and
Blanche Wallace Deakyne. After
graduating from the Smyrna High
School, he took his pre-medical
training at the University of
Maryland and served his intern
ship at st. Joseph Hospital in Bal
timore, Md. In World War I he
served as lieutenant in the Med
ical Reserve Corps and during
World War II he was, for five
consecutive years, an examining
on the New Castle local
Selective Service Board No. for
which he was awarded by the Con-
gress of the United States the Sc
1ective Service Medal for faithful
and loyal service. He was Past
President of the Delaware State
Medical Society, Past President of
the Kent County Medical Society,
and Past President of the Kent
General Hospital Staff. He also
was a member of the tuberculosis
Committee of the Delaware State
Medical Society, the Rural Medical
Service of the same society, a
censor of the Kent County Medical
Society. Besides these Medical or
ganizations he belonged to Har-
mony Lodge A. F. and A. M,
the Rotary Club and the Dover
Country Club. He is survived by
his wife Thelma Robinson Dea-
kyne, two sons, David, who is a
pupil at the Smyrna School, and
Walter c. Deakyne, Jr., who is at
tending the University of Della
ware as a pre-medical student, a
brother, Homer Deakyne, of Sails
bury, Md, and two sisters, Mrs.
Hilory Oliver and Mrs. Ernest
Holt, both of Philadelphia. Funer-
al services are being arranged.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12

"Our fathers brought forth upon
this continent new nation, conveived
in liberty and dedicated to the PROPOSE
tion that all men are created equal.'
A great man once spoke these
words-a man whose birthday we are
celebrating today. The question now is,
"Are we following through with his
plans and ideals?" Well, it's hard one
to answer. Naturally, it would be fool
ish to say that we haven't made adj
vancements in regards to political, eco
nomic and social equality. We have.
Slavery has been abolished; the twenty
first Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States of America has given
women the right to vote; the Klu Klux
Klan has been outlawed; by recent
decision handed down by the United
States Supreme Court, Negro students
are now allowed to attend more and
more State Universities where, hereto
fore, they were denied entrance; and
we have fought three wars since to
prove that our form of government is
right. Yes, we have advanced-but, in
another sense, we have been guilty of
backsliding in other channels.
All over the country there is evi-
dence of bigotry, racial prejudices, and
intolerance. Gone is the unity of pur-
pose that held this country, as well as
the United Nations, together during the
last war. Industrial chiefs and union
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
CLAYTON BOY DISCHARGED
Accepts Employment In New
foumdland

Sergeant Clarence B. Jarman,
20, son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Jar
man, of Clayton, was discharged
Monday from the Air Force and
accepted employment from the
Metcalfe, Hamilton, Kansas City
Corps of American Engineers here.
A graduate of John Bassett Moore
High School, where he was active
in sports activities, Sergeant Jar
man entered the Air Force July
.25, 1945, at Dover, Delaware. He
was sent to Harmon Field in Janu-
ary 1916 and has remained there
since, serving as squadron mail
clerk. He will work as a time
keeper in his civilian occupation
with the Contractors. Harmon
Field, located on the west coast of
Newfoundland, is a major stop for
Air Transport Command aircraft
flying the Atlantic ocean. The
huge base is commanded by Col.
w. P. Sloan.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON
Century Club to Cele-
brate Anniversary Feb. 18

The 50th anniversary of the
Twentieth Century Club will be
marked at luncheon to be held at
the club house on Wednesday, Feb
ruary 1S at 1890 o'clock. Many
distinguished guests from all parts
of the state will attend. An orig
inal play, "A Half Century in go
Minutes, written by Mrs. Thomas
Russell, dramatizing the history of
the fifty years, will be presented.
The play is based on a history
compiled by the president, Mrs.
Robert H. Denney. The program
and the music are under the direc-
tion of Mrs. Marion Coverdale.
''The Ballad of the Three Pirates"
will be presented by Troop 1,
Smyrna Girl Scouts. Reservations
for the luncheon will close on Feb
ruary IA. The committee COM
prises Mrs. Raymond D. Pusey,
Mrs, Henry T. Price, and Miss A.
Louise Denney.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
DINNER OPENS
HOSPITAL DRIVE
DIR. C. ]. Prickett Named
Chairman of Fund Drive
in Smyrna Area
NAME LOCAL SOLICITORS

An adventure in kindness; "a
crusade, "a challenge" IAN obli-
cation words were the
keynote to the speeches at the
opening dinner on Monday night
in Dover which signified the start
of the drive for funds for Kent
General Hospital. Willard D.
Boyce presided. All thinking peo-
pie concede the need for a medical
center for Kent County and this
drive gives the opportunity for all
to take part. Hospital needs have
increased to the point of emerg-
ency; the figures of 1868 admis-
sions in 1947 as against 584 in
1927 speak eloquently. The Rev.
DR.. Park Huntington, of Whining
ton said that Americans do not
count the cost of their blessings
and urged that we put into action
our gratitude and display the
spirit of cooperation we showed
during the war. Gifts in the form
of memorials will speak forever,
he pointed out. Paul Burkholder
made an inspiring plea for a Cru
SADIE spirit" saying that "the
things that we do for our fellow
men give more satisfaction than
selfish ones.." Wallace Woodford
told the campaign workers that
the eyes of the state are on Kent
County, and stated that the plans
cover the bare essentials and that
we cannot afford to wait longer
for this adventure in health and
welfare"
CONTINUED on Page Eight
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
CLAYTON CLUB MEETS
New President Appoints New Of
ficers; Next Meeting Feb. Is

New President Appoints New Of
ficers; Next Meeting Feb. Is
At a recent meeting of the Clay
ton Home Demonstration Club, the
new President, Mrs. Preston Bur-
ris, appointed the following chair
men: international Relation, Mrs.
]. M. Burris; Safety, Mrs. Ernest
Davis; Health and Nutrition, Mrs.
H. o. Bostick; Publicity, Mrs.P Pres
ton Burris; Community Work,
Mrs. Lambert Gooding; Annual
Mrs. Thomas Mills; Rec
reation, Mrs. Edward Wright; Sum
shine, Miss Mary S. Ross. The
next meeting will be held Friday,
February 13, at 1:30 p. m. at the
home of Mrs. Ernest Davis. The
subject will be Making Feather
Comforts"
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
"THE WORLD AT PRAYER

Theme of Service at Presbyterian
Church on Friday, February Is
The theme of the service to be
held at the First Presbyterian
Church on Friday, February II at
2:30 p. m. is "The World at Pray
err. 'The dawn of the World Day
of Prayer breaks over the Fiji
Islands. The Christians of the
Fijis lift up the first paeans of
praise and thanksgiving as the
world community meets at the al
tar of God. :. And when the strain
of prayer and praise dies away on
the st. Lawrence Island in the cold
Artic, universal prayer will have
encircled the world" Mrs. Walter
Hards, who has been in charge of
arrangements, will have the COON
Grafton of representatives from all
churches in Smyrna, and the at
tendance of all women is urged.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
LIZ UNDERGRADUATES ARE
DROPPED FROM u. OF D. ROSTER

A total of lit undergraduate
students have been dropped from
the rolls of the University of Del
aware following mid-year exami-
nations, it was disclosed by Char
les w. Bush, university registrar,
early this week. When the first
term closed, there were 2,1O1 un-
dergraduate students enrolled, and
the second term opened last week
with a total of 2,063, including new
students. The percentage of stu
dents dropped was small, declared
Mr.. Bush who said that colleges on
a nationwide basis generally re-
gard 10 per cent as normal num-
ber of students to leave at the end
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
PILOTS ASSN
ORGANIZED
Carson Call Named Temper
airy Chairman of Newly
formed Association
NEXT MEETING MARCH 2

Monday night, February 9, a
group of pilots from the Smyrna
Clayton area met to organize a
local unit of the Aircraft Owners
and Pilots Association. The Smyr-
ma Unit of the A. o. P. A. will
have as its purposes the following:
to promote local interest in avia-
ton; to further the safety, popu-
larity and economy of private fly
ing; to promote, protect and repre-
sent the aeronautical interests of
its members. In addition to this,
the unit plans an extensive social
program with the emphasis on fly
ing activities. This nationwide
organization, started by a small
group of farsighted aviation en-
thusiasts in 1889, has grown into
the largest league of private pilots
in the world and the accepted
voice of private flying. Those at
tending the meeting were Charles
Urian, Charles Ford, Harry Beck,
Robert Riddagh, Reynolds Jones,
John Dukes, Carson Call and Hen
ry Dukes. Carson Call was named
temporary chairman and a COM
mittee was named to draw up a
and bylaws. The next
meeting will be held at the home
of Reynolds Jones, local airport
on March 2. Those wish
ing to obtain further information
call Smyrna Airport, 2478.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
Death of Margaret A. Lewis, IS

Margaret A. Lewis of Taylor's
Bridge died in Smyrna on Febru-
ary 8 at the age of IS. She was
the daughter of Caleb B. and Mary
Purnell Lewis, both natives of Del
aware. Funeral services were held
on Wednesday, February IL at the
Funeral Chapel of w. A. FAIRIES
and Son with Rev. Daniel T..
Pritchard in charge and interment
was in Odd Fellows Cemetery at
Camden, Del. She is survived by
her sisters, Mrs. Bessie G. Murphy,
Chester, Pa; Mrs. Fannie D. Nc
Clary, Marshallton, Del; Mrs. Mary
P. Latta, Taylor's Bridge, and one
brother, Thomas P. Lewis of
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
OBSERVANCE OF LENT
Lenten Season Began at St.Peter's
Last Night. Ash Wednesday

Lenten Season Began at St.Peter's
Last Night, Ash Wednesday
The observance of the Lenten
season began at st. Peters Church
last night, Ash Wednesday, with
a service of Evensong and sermon
in charge of the Rev. Percy Dom
aghay, of Middletown. There
after, beginning on Friday, Febru-
ary 20 and continuing each Friday
evening at 8 o'clock during Lent
a similar service will be conducted
with visiting clergymen of the do
cese. One of the Lenten speakers
will be the Rt. Rev. Arthur r. Nc
Kinstry, Bishop of the diosese of
Delaware. The schedule of dates
and names will be released as soon
as completed. Regular services
will be held next Sunday, church
school at 10 a. m. and Morning
Prayer and sermon at IL a. m.
The Woman's Auxiliary met on
Monday afternoon. The Rev. F.
M. Barton opened the meeting
with prayers. Food and clothing
enough to pack several boxes for
shipment to England has been re-
ceived by Mrs. ]. w. Rixstine. The
response has been very gratifying.
The women of the church are urg-
ed to attend the World Day of
Prayer service on Friday, Febru-
ary IL at the First Presbyterian
Church at 2.3O p. m.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
LOOT. PRESENTS INITIATION
Edward T. Heinold, Jr.,and Robert
Lower Receive Degree

Edward 7. Heinold, Jr.,and Robert
Lower Receive Degree
On Friday evening, February 9Th
the Morning Star Lodge, No. 6,
I. o. o. F., Smyrna, conferred the
military Degree upon Edgar T.
Heinold, Jr., and Robert Lower. A
very colorful presentation and
ceremony was presented before the
entire lodge. Noble Grand C.
Townsend Vaughn expressed greet
ings to the new members, and also
thanked the degree team for their
splendid work. The following WIS.,
itors were present:Alfred Buck,
and George F. Gilliland. The next
meeting of Morning Star Lodge,
No. 6, I. o. o. F., will be held on
Friday evening, February 18th.
Candidates who have received no.
tice, please present themselves for
the first, second and third degrees.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12

of a term. The University of Del
aware had only SIS per cent fail
ures the past term. Some students
have already been readmitted on
probation and some will be read
mitted in September. The per-
centage of freshmen dropped for
academic reasons was only slight
ly higher than the entire univers-
ity record, Mr.. Bush stated. Mean
while, new policy of placing all
violations of discipline within the
military department of the univer-
sity on a merit basis was announc-
ed with the issuance of guide for
all r. o. T. c. students.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
NANCY WILSON
MARRIED HERE
Miss Nancy Wilson and Mr..
William Brooke Owens Take
Wedding Vows Saturday
RECEPTION AT DOVER

The marriage of Miss Nancy
Merrill Wilson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John E. Wilson, Jr., of
Smyrna and Mr.. William Brooke
Owens, of Smyrna, son of Mr..
Charles A. Owens, of Wilmington
and the late Mrs. Owens took place
on Saturday at Asbury Methodist
Church. The Rev. Robert e.
Green officiated. The bride was
given in marriage by her father.
The matron of honor was Mrs. A.
P. Crosley, Jr., of Louisville, Ky.
Miss Jeanne Truax of Smyrna was
maid of honor and the attendants
were Mrs. Thomas B. Davidson of
Richmond, Va, sister of the bride
groom; Miss Natalie Leach, of
Pittsburgh, Pa; Miss Marcia Fox,
Pottsville, Pa; Miss Anne Scott
Pierce, Salisbury, Md; Miss Janet
Pyle and Miss Marian Pratt, both
of Smyrna. Mr.. Charles A. owens,
Jr., of Lansdowne, Pa, was best
man and the ushers were Mr..
Thomas Davidson, Richmond, Va;
Mr.. Thomas Healy, Wilmington;
Mr.. James Hutchison and Mr.. Ross
Hutchinson, both of Newark; Mr..
William Arhendt, Toledo, Ohio;
Mr.. Warner w. Price, Jr., Mr..
Henry R. Shapley, and Mr.. John E.
Wilson, III, all of Smyrna. The
wedding music was played by Mr.,
B. Stimson Carrow, of Philadel-
phia and Mrs. Harold Nesbitt, of
Baltimore, Md, sang Through the
Years, Because" and The Lords
Prayer. The bride wore a we'd
ding gown of ivor satin, an off-the-
shoulder model with yoke of illu-
sion embroidered with seed pearls
and band of ermine joining the
yoke to the fitted bodice, long
pointed sleeves, and long train
She wore Juliet cap of illusion
with seed pearls, matching the
yoke, and long veil of illusion
Her bouquet was of white orchids
gardenias, and freesia. The at
tendants wore identical dresses OF
spruce green faille, made with off
the-shoulder neckline, long full
skirts fashioned with hustle effect
with matching mitts. They wore
bands of green faille on their hair,
with a cluster of white French
lilacs at one side, and carried cas-
cade bouquets of white French
lilacs, white tulips, and white car
nations. The brides mother wore
an ice-blue crepe dress and match
ing hat of ostrich plumes, with sill
yer accessories, and carried deep
pink camellias on a silver bag.
The church was decorated with
Cybodium ferns, Gala lilies, smilax,
and white tapers. A reception was
held at the Maple Dale Country
Club, Dover, following the cere-
mony. The bride wore going
; away outfit of beige spring tweed,
with brown accessories. After a
wedding trip to Quebec, Canada
the couple will be at home at 81
West Commerce Street, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
1948 FARM PLANS MEETING
Sign-up Meeting For February IL
at Middletown Fire Hall

According to an announcement
from B. T. Hopkins, Chairman of
the New Castle County Agricul-
ture Conservation Association, a
sign-up meeting of 1948 Farm
Plans will be held on February II
at the Middletown Fire Hall, from
8 a. m. to 6 p. m. for st. Georges
Hundred. All farmers of this Hun
dred are urged to attend. A later
date will be set for farmers of APP
poquinimink and Blackbird Hun
dred who were unable to sign up
February 5, due to bad weather.
Notice will be given.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
Home Demonstration News

The Smyrna Home Demonstra-
tion Club will hold its next meet
ing on Thursday, February 10, at
2 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Will
liam Potter. Mrs. Elmer P. Cor
rie viii act as co-hostess.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
LIONS HEAR TAX PLAN

Honorable William Storey Ex-
plains Duties To Group
The Honorable William Storey,
Secretary of State, addressed the
Clayton Lions Club at their regu-
lar dinner meeting last week. Mr..
Storey explained in detail the dut-
les of his Office and gave a COM.
plete outline in regards to corpor-
alton and franchise taxes and how
they are computed. Prof. George
w. Wright, Superintendent of the
John Bassett Moore High School,
win be the guest speaker at the
next meeting February 1s.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
LEWIS M. PRICE
DIES AT HOME
Prominent Citizen P a S S e S
Away After a Lifetime of
Community Service
FUNERAL ON TUESDAY

Lewis M. Price, well-knoWn
Smyrna resident and member of
the Asbury Methodist Church, died
at his home early Saturday morn
ing, February Z, at the age of SO.
Born on a farm near Brenford in
1858. he moved to Smyrna with his
parents, Moses and Emaline Wal
lace Price, in 1864. He attended
Shortledge Academy, Media, Pa,
and Delaware College, Newark,
Delaware. Upon completion of his
schooling, he returned to Smyrna
in 1884 to found the firm of Lewis
and Price, manufacturers of fertil-
izers. which later became Lewis M.
Price and Son and now known as
the Warner w. Price Company
Mr.. Price. active in church and
civic affairs both locally and state
wide, was, for many years, Presi-
dent of the Smyrna School Board,
President of the Smyrna Town
Council and director and Vice
President of the Fruit Growers
National Bank and Trust Com
pany. For thirty-one years he
served as Superintendent of the
Asbury Methodist Sunday School,
was a member of the Asbury Choir
for nearly seventy years and was
a faithful official of his church,
having served many years on the
Official Board and as Lay Dele
gate to the Annual and General
Conference.
Served as state Senator
Mr.. Price served two terms in
the state Senate and was appoint
ed to the State Board of Education
by Governor Robinson. He later
became Vice-President of that
Board serving as Chairman of its
Building Committee. For many
wears he was President of the Del
aware Children's Home Society
and also President of the Della
ware State, Sunday School Associ-
alton. In 1885 he married Jennie
CARL Smithers who died in 1904.
His second wife, Mary G. Thomp-
son. whom he married in 1906, died
in 1885. He is survived by his
wife. the former Mabel Price, and
by his children, Lewis CARL Price
of Wellesley, Mass, Mrs. Edward
F. Johnson of Scarsdale, NY, and
Henry T. Price and Richard c.
Price of Smyrna. His son, War
ner w. Price, who succeeded him
in business, died ten years ago. He
is also survived by eight grand
children and two great-grandchil-
dren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at
the Asbury Methodist Church and
interment was in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Smyrna; Rev. Robert E.
Green officiating. Honorary pail
bearers who attended the funeral
services were: DR.. R. F. Corley,
DR.. c. ]. Prickett, DR.. Harry v.
Holloway, Mr.. Lee Gooden, Mr..
Ernest Slaughter, Mr.. Clifford
Jones, Mr.. Harry Lower, Mr.. Ed
ward T. Porter and Mr.. Walter
Hynson.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
POSTPONE VALENTINE PARTY
Clayton Century Club Postpones
Program Scheduled for Tonight

Due to lack of adequate space
facilities, the Clayton Century
Club has postponed the Valentine
Party originally scheduled for to-
night. A business meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Clinton
Robinson, February 10, at 2 pm.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
MEETING OF FARM LOAN

Held Saturday, FeDruary II At
Peoples Church, Dover
In accordance with the bylaws,
the annual meeting of the Della
ware National Farm Loan Asso-
citation of Dover will be held ON
Saturday, February 21st, at 11:0O
a. m. at the Peoples Church, Do
yer to elect the director whose
term expires and transact such
other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Smyrna Couple Given Surprise An
niversary Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings Chambers
celebrated their sixth wedding an
niversary Sunday night, February
8. A surprise party was given
them Sunday night by relatives
and friends.
Smyrna times., 1948-02-12
HOLD BINGO PARTY

Sponsored by David G. Harrison
Post of Smyrna; Refreshments
The David c. Harrison Post No.
IA, of Smyrna will hold a bingo
party in the Legion meeting room
tonight at s p. m. The price of
admission will be 35 cents. Re-
freshments will be served and priz-
es will be awarded.
The people's voice., 1948-05-21

1t has happened before in history that the
conquerng nation has absorbed the culture
of the conquered nation. Judging from what
I see on my return to the United States, we
Americans have been made to assimilate, and
are assimilating daily terrifying amount OF
Nazi Kultur.
There is nysterical campaign raging here
OSTENSlBLY directed against the ever
popular target, the Communists. When you
examine it more closely, however, it be-
comes apparent that the attack is really
aimed at the liquidation of all resistance to
the mounting tide of reaction.
This campaign is achieving it's purpose. The
progressive movement is at low ebb in Amer
lea today The ADA won't speak to the Pea;
the AFL won't have any truck with the CIO:
the AVG the ALP and hundreds more are
tearing themselves assunder while shouting
the battle cry of Red and Red-baiter.
Having whipped up a nate mentality we
are proceeding to the next stage: laws and
DEGREES are enacted. Let us take for ex-
ample, the Presidents Loyalty Order This
applies to 100000 workers in the federal
government The Order provides that if you
are or ever were a member of, or in SYM
pathetic association with, any organization on
the black list of the Attorney General of the
U. S.-yOu are out of a job And the Attorney
General gets unrestricted discretion in com
piling such lists!
This is no light sentence. This is an eco
nomic death sentence For you know that the
chances of an employee discharged. for dis
loyalty to find employment anywhere are about
the same as Jew in Germany with the word
Jude branded into his flesh
The condemned organization gets no day
in court Neither do you Even the Nazis
whom we tried at Nuremberg were given
more humane, a more American trial.
The pretext for this Loyalty Order and
others that have been passed and are being
passed in hundreds of county, municipal and
state legislatures is that they are searching
for Communists l want to say plainly that
even if this were so it would be inexcusable