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Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
LEGION .HONORS
WALLACE DAVIS
Smyrna Man, Killed in Europe
Re-interred in Odd Eel
lows Cemetery
FUNERAL YESTERDAY

James Wallace Davis, Jr., who
was killed in action in Normandy
on July 5, 1914, was re-interred,
yesterday, in Odd Fellows Gem
etery, Smyrna. At the time of his
death, Davis was 26 years of age.
Funeral services were held from
the Funeral Chapel of w. A. Far
les and Son with Rev. Kephart in
charge. The David C. Harrison
Post No. IA, American Legion, as
sisted with the funeral by provid-
ing pall-bearers and a Color Guard.
A Firing Squad fired salute over
the grave following the playing of
taps. Davis is the son of ]. Wal
lace Davis, Sr., and Rena Jones
Davis and is also survived by his
wife, Ethel Shane Davis, two chill
dren, James W., III and Norman
Lee, one sister, Mrs. Clay Bailey,
and four brothers, George Davis,
Earl Davis, both of Smyrna; Rob-
ert Davis, U. S. Marine Corps, and
Preston Davis, Chester, Pa. Davis
was among the 4,183 Americans
who lost their lives during World
War IL who were returned to this
country recently aboard the U. S.
Army Transport Lawrence Vic
tory. Under the program for final
burial of World War II dead, next
of kin may elect to have remains
returned to the United States for
burial in a private or National
Cemetery, or may request inter-
ment in a permanent American
military cemetery overseas or pri-
vate cemetery in foreign country
which is the homeland of the de-
ceased or of the next of kin. At
the request of Clifton Jones, Com
mander of the David C. Harrison
Post, stores in Smyrna closed be-
tween the hours of 2 and 3 p. M,
yesterday in respect to Davis.
S-Sgt. Leon Mucha, U. S. Army, of
Baltimore, Id, accompanied
Davis's body home and stayed un-
til after the funeral, in accordance
with Army custom. Members of
the Firing Squad were Martin Bes-
singer, William Pleasanton, Curtis
Newnum, John Griffin, Harold
Burge and William Hartnett. The
Color Guard was composed of AL
bert Lambertson, James JONES,
Robert Moore, James Hitzelberger
and Clifton Jones', Taps were play
ed by Bernard Grier. All are MEM
bers of the David c. Harrison Post,
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
SALES
CONFERENCE
Aubrey Davis Conducts Sales
Conference Launching
Spring Drive
PERSONNEL ADDITIONS

Aubrey, A. Davis, Vice President
in charge of sales at Wilson Re-
frigeration, Inc, recently conduct
ed a sales conference which
launched new spring sales drive
for Wilson farm and home freez-
ers. The program is said to be
the most significant in the history
of the company. Attended mainly
by Wilson factory representatives,
there were many others present to
get in on the program. Included
in the program was a discussion
covering the very latest methods
of food packaging and freezing.
G. F. Albrecht, Wilson sales repre-
sentative for Wisconsin, Minnesota
and Iowa conducted an interesting
sales presentation covering his ex-
periences and methods used during
his many years of merchandising
Wilson milk coolers. r. ]. Muir
dock, factory representative for
New York State gave a similar
presentation covering Wilson farm
and home freezers. Charles R.
Mougey, Advertising and Sales
Promotion Manager, colorfully pre-
sented the new campaign story.
Mougey also very graphically de-
scribed the new era of food freez-
ing in the home. Recent person
mel additions of new factory repre-
sentatives to the sales staff were
announced as follows: Dallas T.
Gaines covering Texas, Arkansas
and Louisiana; B. G. Hathaway
covering Arizona and Southern
California and T. w. Driscoll COW
ering North Carolina, South Caro-
lima and Georgia.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
BAND WINS TWO PRIZES
Win First Prize For Best Band in
Dover and Denton Parades

!
Dover and Denton Parades
/ For the second time straight
and for their first two times out
this year, the Smyrna Firemen's
Band captured first prize for the
best band in line in a parade held
at Denton, Nd, Wednesday night,
May II. The parade and Fire
mems Ball that followed wound up
the two-day convention of the
Del-Mar-Va Volunteer Firemen's
Association Convention.
Win at Dover
Competing against four other
bands, the Smyrna band, in their
initial appearance of the 194s car
nival season, walked off with first
prize at a Firemen's parade held
in Dover, May Z. The band, un-
der the direction of Vernon Ford,
marched by the judges stand play
ing Flag of Humanity" Not to
be outdone by their musician men,
bers at Dover, the rest of the
Smyrna Company = over sixty
strong-brought home a prize for
the best appearance and for hav-
ing the most men in line. Both
prizes at Dover amounted to S85.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
BOYS
SANDLOT BALL
Kent County Senior Boys
Baseball League; Robert
Everett, Smyrna Coach
SPONSORED BY Y. M. C. A.

Smyrna has been entered in a
boys sandlot baseball league spon-
sored by the Dover YMCA which
will open its season Wednesday,
June 9, against Dover Athletic
Club. This was announced by Rob-
ert Everett, Physical Education
Instructor at Smyrna School, who
will act as coach of the local club.
The league will be known as the
Y. NJ. c. A. Kent County Senior
Boys Baseball League and boys
over 10 years of age and who had
not reached their 10th birthday be-
fore January 1, 194s, are eligible.
There will also be a league for
boys between the ages of 9 and
II, and between II and 10. The
younger boys will play on a dia-
mond slightly smaller than regula-
tion. Nine teams have been enter
ed in the senior division. They
are: FELTON,, Smyrna, Harrington,
Caesar-Rodney, Milford, Booker T.
Washington Hi-Y, Wesley Church,
st. Johns Lutheran, Dover Ath-
letic Club. The league will be op-
Grated under the supervision of the
Physical Education Department
Committee of the Dover Y. M. c.
A. and will play a sixteen game
schedule. Time will be allowed in
the middle and at the end of the
schedule for the playing of post
poned or rained-out games. A
three game playoff among the top
four teams will be held at the COM
pletion of the schedule to determ-
inc the Kent County Champion. A
trophy will be awarded the winner
of the play-offs. All games will
start at 6:15 p. m. unless other
wise scheduled. Each team will
be permitted a roster of fifteen
players and changes in rosters shall
be permitted up to, but not after,
June 30th. All games will be play
ed in accordance with the Official
Baseball Rules.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
w. S. G. S. Spring Meeting

The Spring meeting of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Service
of the Peninsula Conference will
be held in Grace Church, Whining
ton on Thursday, May goth at 1:30
pm. Mrs. Gather P. Warield,
author and lecturer, will be the
speaker. The Woman's Society of
Christian Service of Asbury Meth
odist Church will hold a covered
dish luncheon on Friday, May 21st
at 1 pm. which will be followed
by the. regular business meeting
at 2:30 o'clock. Circle No. A, Mrs.
Homer Downs, leader, viii have
charge of the program.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
Death of Henry t. Hoffecker

Henry T. Hoffeeker, aged 81, died
at his late residence in Smyrna,
Saturday, May Is. Funeral SER
vices were held Tuesday, May 18,
at p. m. from the MATHEWS Fun
eral Parlor. Rev. Robert E. Green
was in charge and interment was
in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Albert Rawley, Smyrna; two chill
dren, Harry Hoffecker, and Mrs.
George w. Jones, one grandson,
George H. Hoffecker, and one great
grandson, Ronald Hoffecker, all of
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
POPPY DAY
TWO DAYS AWAY
Volunteers Will Canvas
Streets of Smyrna on
Saturday
SERVE WITHOUT PAY

Twenty-Five women and girls of
Smyrna have volunteered to dis
tribute memorial poppies on the
streets here on Poppy Day, Satur-
day, May %, Mrs. Clay Bailey,
Poppy Chairman of David c. Har-
rison Unit of the American Legion
Auxiliary, has announced. All
will serve without pay so that the
entire amount of the contributions
made in exchange for the poppies
can go to the rehabilitation and
child welfare funds of the Legion
and Auxiliary, Mrs. Bailey said.
The volunteers are members of the
American Legion Auxiliary, and
lUontinued on Page Four1
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
Death of Seth Williams ,

Raymond Seth Williams, age 70
died at his late residence in Clay
ton on May ID. Funeral services
were held on Monday, May IL, at
the Funeral Chapel of w. A. Far
les and Son with Rev. A. E.
Dougherty in charge. Interment
was in Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Smyrna. Mr.. Williams is survived
by his wife, Elsie Weller Williams,
Clayton, and one daughter, Mrs.
Elsie M. Crews, of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
Death of Mrs. Nettie Jones

Mrs. Nettie v. Jones died at her
late residence in Clayton on May
Is. She was n. Funeral services
were held on Tuesday, May 18, at
her late residence with Rev. r. w.
Kirwan officiating and interment
was in Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Smyrna. She was the widow of
the late Ollie Jones and is survived
by the following children: Stanley
S. Jones, Johnson City, N. Y; Will
liam E. Jones, Clayton, and one
sister, Mrs. w. A. Dixon, of Will
mington.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
Smyrna Grange Meet

The Smyrna Grange held its reg
ular meeting on Thursday evening,
May Is. After the business meet
ing a religious program arranged
by the lecturer, Mrs. Charles
Dukes, was given. Mr.. H. C. John
son read passage from the scrip
ture, and Mrs. Gladys Johnson,
Mrs. Virginia McGrath and Mr.. E
Heinold read poems. Rev. Priteh-
ard, of the Odessa and Friendship
circuit, addressed the group.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
Homemakers Meet

The Smyrna Homemakers will
meet this afternoon Thursday at
2 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Nor
man Shorts. Co-hostess, Mrs.
Ernest Blendt. The topic will be
Living With Pictures" The Coun-
ty agent, Mrs. Violet Goodwill will
be present.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
SMYRNA WOMAN TO POST
Girl Scout Leaders Club Elects
Officers at Milford Meeting

Officers at Milford Meeting
The May meeting of the Cir
Scout Leaders Club of lower Della
ware was held in Milford on Mon
day, May 10. officers for the COM
ing two years were elected as fol-
lows: President, Mrs. Lee Russell
Milford; Vice-President, Miss Doris
Faulkner, Dover; Secretary, Mrs
Florence Stephens, Rehoboth;
Treasurer, Mrs. Townsend Vaughn,
Smyrna. A program planning
committee was formed consisting
of Miss Faulkner, chairman, and
a representative from each town.
This was followed by a group dis
cussion on a Court of Awards. The
Dover Leaders were hostesses for
the meeting.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
Special Service at st. Peters

At dinner meeting held yester-
day, May 10, and given by the Rt.
Rev. Arthur r. McKinstry, the
members of the vestry of st. Pet
er's Episcopal Church, Smyrna,
were Introduced to Rev. Glen Wal
ter. Rev. Walter will conduct
special services at the church at
7:30 this evening, May 20.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20
w. S. G. 5. Circle Meetings

W. .. Y. >. Oircle meetings
The Woman's Society of Chris
tian Service Circles will meet next
Tuesday evening at 7:S0 o'clock as
follows: No. Mrs. Ernest Blendt,
leader, at the home of Mrs. G.
Harvey Wright; No. 2 - Mrs
Franklin Ennis, leader, at the
home of Mrs. Clarence Scuse; No.
3-Mrs. William Nowland, leader,
at the home of Mrs. Roland Ford;
No. Mrs. Homer Downs, leader,
at the home of Mrs. Virdin Hutch
ms; No. s. Mrs. Frank Ryan,
leader, at the home of Mrs. C. ].
Prickett; No. 6-Mrs. Harold Car
row, leader, at the home of Mrs.
Charles Hastings.
Smyrna times., 1948-05-20

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
DISTRICT DEPUTY ELKS
 LODGE HERE SATURDAY

At the Elks meeting held last Wednesday evening Exalted Ruler Al Ritchie announced that the District Deputy, Jake Valentine of Ketchikan, will visit the lodge Saturday bringing seven or eight Ketchikan Elks with him. A spec ial meeting will be held at the Elks hall Saturday night at o. clock with an initiation and meet ing with District Deputy Valen- tine. Following the meeting, at 9:30 p. m., the Emblem Club is giving a party at the Club for the Elks, Emblem Club and their fam lilies.
 It was the will of the lodge at the last meeting to have the Trus- tees and officers of the lodge ar- range for purchase of the City Store building by the local Elks.
 Last Wednesdays meeting was attended by a capacity number of Brothers as it was annual Roll Call night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
COMPLETE UNOFFICIAL
 ELECTION RETURNS
 FOR ALL DIVISIONS

Virtually complete unofficial re- turns for the four Alaska Judicial divisions, as a result of the Oct oOer l2 general election, were re- ceived today and compiled by The sentinel on information from the Territorial Canvassing Board are as follows:
 First Division - Bartlett, 6371; Stock, 1883; Peterson. 33O6; Will Hams, 4536; Boyle, 1920; Goetz. 2Ss6; Macdonald, 3216; Metcalf. 4SlO; Engstrom, 3726; Garnick, 3757; Mackenzie, 1862; Walker. 35SS; Almquist, 444O; Anderson. SS76; Bach, 26S9; Barnes, 1859; Coughlin. 3O55; Feero, S6S7; Gun derson, 3SS9; Hope. 4465; Jensen. 4222; Johnson, 4221; Locken. S4s6; Lockridge, 33O5; MacKin- non, 3313; Nolan, 3921; Shelton, 26s4; Winn, POST; Against traps, lO,s47; for traps. 1127.
 Second Division - Bartlett. 1O62; Stock, 4S5; Peterson, 79S: Williams. 671; Boyle, 86S; Goetz, 6l9; Macdonald, SO9; Metcalf, 6S7; Dewey Anderson, 651; Ed ward Anderson, 762; Lyng, sO9: Waldheim, 694; Beltz, S1O; Deg nan, 647; Ipalook, SIS; Johnson, S37; Laws, 673; Madsen, 664; Megg, 557; Rydeen, SIS; Against traps, 1865; for traps, 46O.
 Third Division-Bartlett 6593; Stock, ITS; Peterson, 2741; Will Hams, 52S5; Goetz. 2351; Boyle, 556O; Macdonald. 3545; Metcalf, 4557; Morris. 2989; Olson, 2917; Huntley, 4548; Steve McCutcheon. 5154; Conwright, 4313; Egan. 44O2; Heating. 4248; Stan Me Cutcheon, 5271; Meyers, 2222: O'Hara. 1893; Olson 27O4; osbo, 2S69; Owen, 41O9; Pollard, 45SO; Snider, 3843; snodgrass, 36O6; Bettinger, 36SO: Carlson, 4613; Against traps. 7S67; for traps, 592.
 Fourth DiviSion-Bartlett, 3481: Stock, 658; Peterson, 1639; Will Hams. 2275; Boyle, 2749; Goetz, 1906; Macdonald, 2423; Metcalf, 1891; Barr, 2567; Butrovich, PAP; Lander, 1648; Woofter, 1259; Angerman, 2O27; Calhoun, 1887; Coble. 1897: Dale, 2127; Franklin, 24S4; Hoopes, 1892; Meath, 1872; Miscovich, 1949; Taylor, 1864; Wilnur. 1895; A gainst, traps, 3651; for traps, 462.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
ROSA PAGE CONCERT
 HERE MONDAY AT CHURCH

Rosa Page Welch, noted Negro soprano. who is touring Alaska under the sponsorship of the AL aska Presbytery, will give a con cert in Wrangell Monday evening at 8 D. m. in the Presbyterian church auditorium.
 Mrs. Welch has used her glori- ous gift of music to improve inter- racial relations and has been &C., claimed throughout the United States as an outstanding artist, an ambassador of good will" the Marian Anderson of the Disciples of Christ"
 Few singers have her ability to sway their audiences and leave a benediction on all. Rarely does one find a combination of musical tal- ent and spiritual insight such as Rosa Page Welch possesses.
 Critics have praised the deli cate timbre of her voice." her in- depreciation of both sacred and formal music are unsurpassed, yet most impressive is her ability to im- part to her listeners her deep spirituality. This is most marked in her moving interpretations of Negro spirituals, which she sings without accompaniment.
 Mrs. Welch, who studied with Alexander Nakutin at Kimball Hall in Chicago and with Fred B. Wise, eminent teacher at the Am erican Conservatory of Music. has done special work in religious ed- ueation at the University of Chi cago. She has appeared in recitals in the Chicago loop and has been acclaimed by critics of the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily News for the delicate timbre of her na- turally beautiful mezzo-soprano voice.
 Program of Mrs. Welch's Mon day night concert will be found on Page Two.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
COMMUNICATION

People-, of Wrangell:
 Much has been said in the mast regarding the necessity of q united effort by the people of Wrangell to adopt some plan for the main tenance of our splendid hospital We need not go into a lengthy discussion of the need for some feasible means of bringing this from the dream stage to a reality for at our fingertips we find at least temporary method of sup plying our hospital with funds 80 sorely needed at this time.
 There are now, and have been for some time, church organiza- tions, civic groups and fraternal orders who, fro time to time, have seen fit to arrange and promote entertainments of various natures in order to raise money for a null titude of worth while causes.
 Why not have all of our local organizations join hands in one united movement to establish a series of Bingo games from time to time during the winter months and turn the entire proceeds over to our hospital in order that 1t may survive and give Us and our loved ones the feeling of security it has in the past?
 The Alaska Native Sisterhood is proud to be the first to extend to every citizen of Wrangell an in vitation to attend a Bingo party, arranged and promoted for the sole purpose of assisting our hospital in continuing its splendid work in our community.
 Saturday. Oct. 30 is the date The ANB hall is the place. so let's see everyone possible there to make this the kickoff to bigger and better Bingo games for our hospital.
 Alaska Native Sisterhood
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
HUNTERS RETURN AFTER SUCCESSFUL BEAR HUNT
 WITH ELLIS ON RADAR

Dr. J. H. Hamill and Charles Lizza, both from Latrobe, Penn. arrived back in Wrangell last Fri day after a successful 15 day bear hunt with big game guides Lee Ellis and Ralph Wooten on the boat Radar.
 The hunt covered Admiralty Baranof, Kuiu and Kupreanof Is lands and MT. Lizza got his bag Limit of both black and brown bear.
 , Dr. Hamill, who was interested in getting only one brownie, got an exceptionally large and fine specimen. After killing his bear he refused even to carry a gun and spent the halance of the time in trout fishing and resting.
 pr. Hamill is acquainted with City Clerk Robert Wickman who is a former resident of Latrobe.
 Both men were enthused over their hunt and the service of the Alaska Guide and Charter Service which Ellis and Wooten operate.
 They left by plane Saturday to return to Pennsylvania.
 Another thing which impressed the travellers was the sight of the numerous seagulls down around the airplane float.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
AT THE HOSPITAL

Admitted this week to Bishop Rowe Hospital were:
 Mrs. M. Havercamp, teacher at Wrangeil Institute, a medical pa- tient.
 Hans Anderson. a medical pa- tient. admitted Monday.
 Dismissed were Fanny Carlicb and baby Rose of Telegraph Creek. They left on the Princess Louise Tuesday night for Miller Bay hos pital at Prince Rupert.
 Glen Roberts was dismissed last Sunday after medical treatment.
 Sadie Campus. a surgical patient was dismissed October 24.
 Mrs. John Teller and Otto Teller, Sr., who suffered injuries in the fire which destroyed their home early Wednesday morning and wer, admitted to the hospital shortly af- ter, are progressing we'll.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
CHARLENE EARLY HAS
 9th BIRTHDAY PARTY

Charlene Early, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Chas. Early entertained a group of playmates yesterday to help in celebrating her sixth birth day. Games were played and favors of Halloween hats furnished. the young guests. Birthday refresh. ments were served in the tradition al manner.
 Invited for the fun were: Judy Ritchie, Carol Sharnbroich, Lu- anne and Bobby Maxand, Butch Bakke. Johnny and Hoopie Well Ions. Sherry Smith, Babrara Hurn Bobby, Wayne, and Richard Kaer
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
JOE SIMPSON ELECTED
 A. L. POST COMMANDER

S~@A1@N@n@@N@~~
 Joe Simpson, former Adjutant o the local American Legion Post was installed as Commander of tht local Post at it's meeting last night. An election of officers was held at the Legion meeting of oc- tober 21st with installation last night. Other officers installed were First Vice Commander, Franl Webb; Second Vice Commander Wm. Holt; Adjutant, Ken Crouch Chaplain, Bernard Iversen; Histor. ian, Ben Carson; Sergeant-at-arms Howard Benjamin and reelected Service Officer, L. M. Campbell The executive board are Harry Coulter, Julius Mason and Geo, Smith.
 After installation a joint meet ing was held with the Legion Aux Hilary to disclose the plans of remodeling the Dugout. The plans will include changing the location of the kitchen and adding an ante room at the front entrance. The building will be competely re. painted inside and out.
 The date of November 10, We'd nesday evening, was set for the annual Armistice Day dance al which the Auxiliary hope chest will be awarded,
 It was decided that every third Thursday of the month will be a joint meeting of the Legion and Auxiliary.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
CIVIC CLUB TO
 HOLD MEETING NOV. 6

The Wrangell Women CsiviC Club will hold it's regular monthly meeting on Saturday, November 6. at 1880 D. m. Mrs. Brander Castle and Mrs. Frank Denny will be hostesses.
 In view of the fact that 0ctO- Der 18th was 1United Nations'' day, the club is featuring that theme for the meeting. Mrs. Thor Hofstad will lead a discussion of "The Aims and Purposes of the Security Council"
 Mrs. Frank Denny, chairman of the library board of the club will give a brief review of the books at the Library.
 Any woman interested in Civic affairs is urged to attend the meetings of the club.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
SCOUT
GIRL

Sunday is the opening day of the nationally celebrated Girl Scout Week. The Girl Scouts of Wrangell, under the direction of Mrs. Ted Webb, will attend their own churches wearing their Girl Scout uniforms in honor of the day.
 Mrs. Irene Remmerden, propriet- or of Irene's will devote one of her show windows to the Troop and their projects will be on dis play during Scout Week.
 Mrs. Webb also reported that the impressive Investiture cere- mony held last week was we'll at tended. The folk dances and songs of the Girl Scout Troop were inn mensely enjoyed by all parents and friends who were present.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-10-29
SUZANNE GRANT
 CELEBRATES 9th BIRTHDAY

Suzanne Grant, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Neil Grant, celebrated her eighth birthday on Thursday by inviting Is of her young friends to her home. Tn e guests. Judy Zepp, Judy Williams Judy Moore, Joanna Everson, Joan Engstrom, Patricia and Diane Keeney, Rhoda Petticrew, Annette Haaseth, sharon Herrin, Susan Hay, Catherine and Theresa Me Cormack and Nellie Burgess, were served ice cream and birthday cake which was decorated with candles set in small animal candle holders. The girls entertained themselves by playing games and wonderful time was had by all