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Evening star., 1949-07-01
Dorothy Knight Kniffin,
LedYard Heiress, Divorced
BY the Associated Press

RENO, New, July dorothy
Ledyard Knight Kniffn. socialite
heiress of the late Lewis Cass Led
yard of New York, divorced Reville
Kniffin of San Francisco here yes
terday.
Mrs. Kniffin previously was mar
ried to the late Richard Knight,
New York attorney. whom she
divorced several years ago. She
married Mr.. Kniffin here August
%, 1914. Her complaint yesterday
charged mental cruelty.
She took back her former name
of Knight.
Her sister. Ruth Ledyard Jack
son, divorced John G. Jackson, jr.,
of New York here several weeks
ago
Evening star., 1949-07-01

and a crewman. George Cary Of
West Hartford. Conn. were
charged with failing to help the
passengers.
The report called for cancella-
ton of the license of the char
tered operator and Capt. Wake
fields pilots license.
The district attorney also rec
commended cancellation of the
license of the Capitol Travel
Agency and suggested that the
West Indies Aviation Service be
stopped from working at the air.
port
Evening star., 1949-07-01

Assembly IN
w a S h i n g t on
was protested
yesterday in
two more quar-
ters.
T h e Obi o
House of Rep
r e S e n t a t ives
adopted a reso-
luton disap-
prov in G the
auxiliary'S &C
ton and calling
on President
Truman a n d
Congress to act
Evening star., 1949-07-01
Baron de Rothschi|d, 81,
International Banker, Dies
by the Associated press

BY the Associoted Press
PARIS, July 1.-Baron Edouard
de Rothschild, 81, member of the
noted international banking
family. died yesterday at his home
The baron had been president
of Rothschild Brothers Bank and
a director of the Bank of France.
After the capitulation of France
in 1910. Baron Rothschild left
France with his wife and daughter.
They reached New York by
plane with more than $1,O00,00O
in jewels and spent the war years
there
Baron Rothschild owned large
racing stables for many years, and
his horses won turf events in
France and England. &
Evening star., 1949-07-01
License Revelations
Asked in Puerto Rico
Air Crash Fatal 10 s
BY the 1ssoeioted Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July
IA district attorney sought to-
day to revoke the licenses of the
pilot and operator of a transport
plane which crashed June Z, kill
ing So persons.
District Attorney Jose Apontes,
Evening star., 1949-07-01
Legion Ban on Sending
Negro Girl TO Session
Here Draws Protests
BY the Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July RE
fusal of the Ohio American Legion
Auxiliary to send a 16-year r-old
Negro girl to the Girls National
Evening star., 1949-07-01
More Money Circulating

Money in circulation increased
$81 100000 during the week ended
June 20, the Federal Reserve
Board reported yesterday.
Evening star., 1949-07-01

Naturalization of Britain's film
industry now is considered a pos
sibility.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
HOLLYWOOD SUPPER FRIDAY
To Be Held In School Cafeteria
With Many Gifts to be Awarded

To Be Held In School Cafeteria
With Many Gifts to be Awarded
"A Hollywood Supper will be CIV
en- by the Woman's Society of
Christian Service of Asbury
Church tomorrow night in the
school cafeteria. The Rev. Richard
H. Jones of Wissinoming Methodist
Church of Philadelphia will con-
duct the entertainment following
the supper. Thirty gifts will be
given away. These gifts have been
furnished by merchants and friends
in the Smyrna-Clayton area.
Among the recipients of these gifts
will be: person travelling longest
distance to be present; the most
recent bride; youngest grandmoth-
er, the baldest man; woman with
the largest waistline; child with
most freckles; most henpecked
man; largest family present, Oldest
lady present; tallest woman, school
teacher who has taught longest.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN'S CLUB
To Observe Business WOmen's
Week and Attend Church
Services ON Sunday
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT

The observance of National Bus
mess Women's Week will start for
the Smyrna-Clayton Business and
Professional Women's Club with a
service to be held Sunday evening
at Asbury Methodist Church at
7:S0 o'clock. The members of the
club are urged to attend this SER
vice, by the president, Mrs. How
ard Deakyne. President Truman,
in letter to DR.. K. Frances Scott,
president of the National Fedora
ton of Business and Professional
Women's Clubs, Inc, pledged his
support to that organizations OBJ
servance of National Business Wo-
mems Week, and praised the Ma
tional Federation's theme: Boost
Your Town-It Boosts YOU" Mr.
Truman stated: "I am happy tc
give my wholehearted support to
the theme chosen this year -.
/ CONTINUED ON Page Fourl
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
HEAR REPORT
ON CARNIVAL
Firemen Hear Report on Re-
cent Carnival; To Attend
Meeting at EastOn
ENDORSE HARPER JONES

AT the regular monthly meeting
of the Citizens Hose Company held
Monday night at the fire house,
the carnival committee reported
that 81, ,294 had been cleared at the
recent carnival sponsored by the
firemen. The committee, composed
of Lex FAIRIES, James Truax, and
Robert Jacobs, expressed their
thanks to the members of the COM
pany for their support, and to the
whole community for its patronage
of the successful venture. At this
meeting the company went on rec
ord as having endorsed Harper
Jones for second vice-president of
the Delaware State Volunteer Fire
mems Association. Jones, men,
Der of the Citizens Hose Co., now
holds the office of first vice-presi-
dent of the Kent County Firemen's
Association. Stout Bickling was ap-
pointed by president John w. JAG
obs, Jr., executive committeeman
to represent the local company at
the Delmarva Firemen's Associa-
tion executive meeting in Easton,
Md, on Sunday. E. Reynolds Brad
ley was recently appointed to the
educational committee of the State
Firemen's Association by the or.
ganization's president, Fred Burke
of Clayton. James r. Ford was re.
ceived as a new member of the
company. A donation was received
from George Bradley in acknow
Judgement of the firemen's response
to fire at his farm recently.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
Given Bridal Shower

A bridal shower was given for
Miss Joyce Montague at the home
of Mrs. Milton Voshell, on Thurs
day, September Is. Those attending
were: hostess Mrs. Milton Voshell,
and guest of honor, Miss Joyce
Montague, Mrs. James Montague,
Mrs. Ella Montague, Mrs. James
Orvis, Mrs. Frank Connor, Mrs.
Bertha Sevil, Mrs. Neva Johnson,
Mrs. James Vaughn, Mrs. Herman
Sevil, Mrs. Robert Hollett, Mrs.
James Cubbage, Mrs. Edward
Wood, Mrs. Leroy Jones, Mrs.
James Carson, Mrs. Fred E. Burke
and daughters Mary, Nan, Eleanor,
and granddaughter Veronnie, and
Mrs. Amos Mast, all of Clayton;
Mrs. Nancy FAIRIES, Smyrna, and
Mrs. William H. Quillen of Bridge
vile. Gifts were received from Mrs
Maud Maloney, Mrs. w. S. Collision
and Mrs. James Thompson, who
were unable to attend. A very
pleasant time was had by all and
many lovely gifts were received by
the bride-to-be.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
WHOLE NO. 490I
FOOTBALL AT
SCHOOL SAT.
Rehoboth School Team To
Meet Smyrna Boys in First
Game of Season
SEE DEL.-RICHMOND SAT.

The red and white gridders of
Smyrna High were put through an
hour long scrimmage Monday af-
ternoon with the seasoned squad
of Conrad High of Wilmington in
preparation for their opening game
here against Rehoboth this Satur-
day. Playing far from perfect foot
ball, the local freshman team how
ever made very fine showing with
several of the squad displaying
great possibilities. Kenny Marsh
and Dave Jacobs displayed a lot of
power on the line in defensive play
while Chubby Reynolds did a very
fine job bucking the tough Conrad
line for nice gains. Don Luff at
quarterback and Pres Burris and
Aaron Reynolds at the half spots
worked smoothly on the offensive.
Mondays scrimmage was the last
full scale workout before the OPEN
er. Coach Frank Stellatella is rum
ming the team through light drills
the remainder of this week with
emphasis on pass defense, extra
point, kickoff, and running plays.
Stellatella's line for Saturdays
game, from left to right is expected
to read: David Jacobs, Victor.
Brown, John Marshall, William
Marsh, Walton Smith, Kenneth
Marsh, and Charles Issacs. Donald
Luff at quarterback, Aaron Reyn-
olds and Preston Burris at left and
right half, and Chubby Reynolds
at full will make up the backfield.
/ See DeIaware-Richmond Game
The entire squad and coaching
staff were the guests of the Uni
versity of Delaware Blue Hens at
Wilmington Park last Saturday
for the Delaware-Richmond game.
ARRANGEMENTS for this trip were
made by Francis B. Gebhart and
the tax on the tickets was paid by
the Smyrna Lions Club. Bus trans
portation was furnished by Gle.
ments Supply Co., Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
To Inspect Buildings

During the week the committee
will endeavor to inspect all large
buildings in the town in an effort
to familarize the local firemen with
such facts about the buildings as
the location of doors, stairways,
exits to roof, cellarways, etc. The
information gathered will also
point out such hazards as open
stairways that act as natural Hues,
etc., all of which will enable the
local fire company to fight any pos
sible fires in the future more eff
fectively. The committee will in
spect any property in this area on
request of the property owner.
Members of the committee have
distributed posters to the local
merchants for display during the
week and wootten's Clothing Store
window will have display of small
fire fighting equipment. In order
to make Fire Prevention Week 9
success everyone in the communi.
ty must cooperate. The committee
points out that 'by cleaning uI
your home this week, you may
keep it from burning up next
week"
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
LIONS ENJOY
BUFFET SUPPER
Prepared and Served by Lion
esses at Parish House
Monday Night
CONVENTION PICTURES

The buffet supper prepared and
served by the Lionesses Monday
night at the parish house of st.
Peters Church was attended by
more than so Lions, Lionesses, and
guests. The committee in charge of
the affair included Mrs. Robert
Mills, who took care of the table
decorations, Mrs. William Kruchen,
Mrs. Francis Gebhart, Mrs. Burrill
Mccoy, Mrs. Richard Price, and
Mrs. William Doughten. A short
business session, presided over by
Stanley Middleton, president, fol-
lowed the supper. William Derby
shire outlined the attendance con-
test and named Guy Edmondson
and John Schafer as heads of op-
posing teams in the attendance
race, with the winning team enter
tanning the losing team at steak
suppers. Joseph Jefferson III, pro-
gram chairman, paid tribute to the
Lionesses for their support, naming
the bake from which the proceeds
were $S8 toward the Youth Center
fund. He also introduced Charles
Cooley, of the West Brandywine
Lions Club, who showed colored
slides taken at the Lions mterna-
tional convention in New York, and
gave running commentary on
the scenes shown. Robert Dunning
thanked Mr.. Cooley on behalf Of
the club for the entertaining pic
lures. The next meeting of the club
will be held on Monday, Oct. IL.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
SPEAKER AT
| ROTARY CLUB
Armando LepOre, Agricultural
Research Specialist, Ad-
dressed Members
TEACHERS TO BE GUESTS
Photo by Rutter

The research work on the pre-
paration and canning of tomatoes
lima beans, and pickles, and of the
cover crops and fertilizer used for
productive crops, as well as the
proper seasons for fertilizing were
told in an address by Armando Le-
pore, agricultural research special
ist, Dover, at the meeting of the
Smyrna Rotary Club Thursday
night at The Wayside Inn. He also
described experiments in soils, ex-
perimental planting under certain
fertilization to improve quality
products for canning purposes, and
gave reasons for plant diseases shd
crop failures. The program was
arranged by w. L. Wheatley and
the response was made by George
w. Wright, who thanked the speak
er on behalf of the club for the in
structive address. Miss Lorraine
Donovan was introduced as the
club pianist. The faculties of the
Smyrna and Clayton schools will
be guests of the Rotarians at din.
ner on Thursday, october 13. Reyn,
olds Pratt presided, and grouI
singing was led by Willard Rutter
Harry Bennett and Harry Mool
were guests of Mr.. Wheatley.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
GIRL SCOUTS IN
YOUTH CENTER
Smyrna Clayton Girl Scout
Association Meet In New
Youth Center
CHRISTMAS CARD SALE

The tremendous growth of the
Girl Scout movement in the Smyr-
na-Clayton area was apparent at
the meeting of the Smyrna-Clayton
Girl Scout Association held Tues
day night at the Youth Center. The
association, an advisory body,
meets several times each year, as
need is indicated, to hear reports
and consider any problems of the
various troops. Mrs. Francis J..
O'Neill presided, and Mrs. Alan
Robinson acted as secretary in the
absence of Miss Nancy Bamberger.
Mrs. Thomas Russell, leader of
Troop 1, traced briefly the growth
in the past ten years. Mrs. Stanley
Middleton, treasurer of that troop,
made a report which showed a
healthy financial condition, as did
the reports of all troop treasurers.
Miss Ruth Gooden, recently named
leader of Troop 2, gave the report
for that group as written by Mrs.
Ralph Peters. Mrs. Alan Robinson,
leader of Brownie Troop 8, and
Mrs. Allan Mofitt, treasurer, pre-
sented the activities and financial
report. Mrs. Ralph Lange, treasur-
er for Troop 4, gave the figures for
that troop. A report was read
which had been presented by
Warner w. Price, Jr., treasurer OF
the association, on the Lake Como
project, the successful venture con-
Quoted by Troops 1 and 4 during
the summer, which received the
support of many citizens of this
community, and which accounts
for the fine financial condition OF
the troops. A complete organiza'
ton report was made by Mrs. Rus
sell. who announced that several
volunteers had come forward to
help with scouting. She named
Miss Ruth Gooden, Mrs. James
Q<sonnor. and Mrs. Richard Price
as troop committee for Troop 2;
Mrs. ]. Chester Banta as assistant
leader for Troop 1; and Mrs. Har-
old Peters, an assistant who is un-
der training at this time. Mrs. Mof-
fit and Mrs. Richard Price will be
in charge of the Christmas caro-
sale by the members of the young
er troops. The association went or
record as favoring the Camp Saw
ings Stamps. The formation of 6
Negro troop of Girl Scouts is being
effected under the direction of Mrs
Russell.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
Choirs Rehearse
Auxiliary Meets

The auxiliary of the David c.
Harrison Post No. IA, American
Legion, held their regular monthly
meeting Monday night at the home
of Mrs. Eugene Goldsborough. Mrs.
Clay Bailey, president, presided.
An invitation to attend the meet
ing of the county organization at
Milford october 10 was received.
Mrs. Howard Deakyne, Mrs. Mary
Everhart, Mrs. Grant Garis and
Mrs. Harry Turner, assisted Mrs.
Goldsborough in serving refresh
ments. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Clay
Bailey on November z.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
Death of Maggie BrocISson

Maggie Brockson, s5 years, died
at her late residence near Middle
town Sunday, October 2. She was
the daughter of Joseph Stephenson
and Mary Stephenson both of Eng
land. Funeral services were held on
Wednesday from the FAIRIES Funer-
al Chapel with the Rev. Tilghman
Smith in charge and intermenr was
in Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna.
She was the widow of the late
George Brockson and is survived
by son, Ralph M. Broclxson, Mid
dletown, and a sister, Miss Elvs
lStephenson, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
I.O.O.F. ELECTS
NEW OFFICERS
Ernest Eirman Named Noble
Grand At Recent
Election =
E. BLENDT TRUSTEE

Election of officers at recent
meeting of Morning Star Lodge Mo.
6, LO.O.F. resulted as follows.
Noble Grand, Ernest Eirman; vice
Grand, James Warren; recording
secretary, Morgan L. Parry; finan-
cial secretary, Meredith Todd;
treasurer, Joseph Ennis; trustee,
Ernest Blendt. The installation of
the above named officers will take
place Friday evening, october IA.
Noble Grand Austin Deamer and
all members of Morning Star
Lodge No. 6 were gratified at the
splendid attendance of all the Past
Grands. The Deputy Grand Mas
ter Stewart Mclaughlin and his
staff will officiate at the installa-
tion. Past Grand Warden Milla-
way Broadway and Past Grand
Representative Walter w. Hynson
made recommendations that
World War I and World War II
memorial be placed in the lodge
hall. Noble Grand Austin Deamei
responded and expressed thanks il
behalf of all members present fo
the work accomplished by the com
mittees, and for interest displayed
To Hold Bingo Party
! A bingo party will be held il
Oddfellows Hall october 10, al
pm. The committee in cnarge O.
this program is Harry Cloud, chair
man, James Fleming, and Meredith
Todd. Donations are coming il
steady for the television fund, ant
plans to purchase one is being con
sidered. Members of the lodge paic
tribute and expressed their appre
citation to Past Grand William H
Lurty, who has been member fo
SO years.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
CELEBRATES ssRD BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Avis Winford Cele br a t e s
Birthday In Miami, Florida

Mrs. Avis Winford celebrated her
ninety-third birthday Saturday in
Miami, Florida, where she is spend
ing the winter in company with her
daughter, Miss Nina Winford. Born
October 1, 1856 in the house now
known as Frederick Lodge, north
of Smyrna, she was married June
16, 1883 and came to live in the
house where she now lives on Del
aware Street. She has spent all of
her life in Smyrna, spending her
winters in Florida in recent years.
Her daughter, Miss Amelia Win
ford, ,and son, Albert Winford, live
in Pasadena, California.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
Wedding Announced

Announcement is made of the
marriage of Mrs. Julia Robinson
George to Mr.. Walter B. Salter, of
near Townsend, on Wednesday,
September %, at Port Deposit, Md.
The Rev. Cyril M. Jackson per-
formed the ceremony. The couple
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
William @. Robinson. The couple
will reside at their home near
Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
Rally Day at Wesleyan Church

Wesleyan Methodist Church, the
Rev. Van M. Herscher pastor, an
nounces the services for the follow
ing week: Thursday night, prayer
meeting at 7:30 o'clock; Sunday,
Rally Day services at 10 am, fol-
lowed by Morning Worship at IL
am. Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock
a song and evangelistic service will
be held.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
Homecoming At Delaney

The annual homecoming services
will be held at Delaney's Methodist
Church October 9th at 2:30 pm.
The Rev. John Trader of Dover
will be the speaker. The choir of
Ewell-St. Paul's Church of Clayton
will sing. Mrs. Olin Bamberger of
Smyrna, Mr.. Alfred Archer of
Clayton, and Mr.. Henry Stockley
of Church Hill, Md, will render
special singing. Everyone is cord
ially invited to attend this service.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
OLD CARS TOUR
THRU SMYRNA
Cavalcade Of Ancient AutomO-
biles Viewed by Large
Crowds Last Friday
1914 STANLEY STEAMER

Smyrna was right on the route
of the cavalcade of 90 ancient auto
mobiles on the last lap of their five-
state tour, as they came from
Annapolis, Nd, over the Mata-
peake Ferry route on their way to
Wilmington last Friday. The Gid
den Antique Automobile Caravan
had started one week before at
Gettysburg, Pa, and had been en-
tertained by Governor Tuck of
Virginia the day before their ar
rival here. Starting before noon,
the old jalopies continued tc come
through Commerce Street for more
than four hours, and there was
plenty of excitement for the resi-
dents, and plenty of time to view
the old cars, as their drivers stop
ped here for lunch. Large crowds
gathered at the strategic stopping
places, Four Corners, the DUPONT
Parkway eating places, the Soda
Shop, The Paddock. The first car
to arrive was escorted into town
by Chief of Police John w. Jacobs,
iJr. 1t was a 1909 Mitchell, re-
splendent in brass trimmings, and
was driven by c. l.. Blake, of
Springfield, Mass, who was ac-
companied by Mrs. Blake and
Clarence Moyer. Pausing at -Four
Corners for the picture-taking
ceremony, it set the tone and color
and interest for the cars which
were to follow. The second car, q
1912 Buick, was driven by Mrs
William I. johnson, of Kingston
Rhode Island. Among the out
standing hits was the huge 1915
Stanley Steamer mountain wagon
driven by T. Clarence Marshall, Of
Yorklyn, Del, which was later ad'
Judged the best steam driven We
hicle in the tour, and also the sec
ond best among the most interest
: ing of the old cars. Of local inter
: est is the fact that Mrs. Theodore
, Ferguson rode in this car when i
, was new. The 1914 Stutz Bear
: cat" probably proved to be th'
highlight for Smyrna, and latel
won first prize in the best electric
ally equipped, four-cylinder ca
: class. 1t stood at Four Corners To-
more than an hour, while the own
t er and driver, A. ]. Koveleski, O
;. Scranton, Pa, had lunch at Th'
D Colonial Hotel. A sporty model IL
D its day, it was still nifty enough t.
draw admiration, and is still cap
able of doing from rs to 100 mile
an hour, and was really a honey.
!, Among the owners who were inter
viewed locally were Mr.. and Mrs
Robert C. Laurens, Wayne, Pa
:. whose Model T Ford, a 1911 model
won first prize in that class; MI
!, and Mrs. Joseph Murchio, who hav
a museum of antique cars at Green
!, wood Lake, N. Y, were in thei
: 1911 Cadillac, and MIR. Murchi
donned huge black bearskin Goa
;. after having lunch at the Sod
! Shop at the Smyrna Theatre. MI
and Mrs. John B. Van Solver, Jr
!, Philadelphia, were obliging abou
having their picture taken in fror
Continued on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
FIREMEN PLANNING PROGRAM
FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Fire Prevention Week will be OBJ
served here next week with a large
program of events including an es-
say contest at the school, the win
ners of which will compete for
county and state prizes; poster dis
plays, inspection of school building,
State Welfare Home, and other
large buildings, window displays
and assembly programs. The Citi-
zens' Hose Company's Fire Pre-
vention Week committee, composed
of willard Rutter, Howell Barnes
and Henry Dukes, is in charge OF
the weeks activity.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
Clayton Century Club Meeting

The Clayton Century Club opens
it's 1949-50 winter work with a
meeting october 6, at 8 pm, in
the club rooms. All members are
urged to be present to receive their
copy of the program for the year.
An interesting program has been
arranged.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
W.C.T.U. To Hold Meeting

There will be a meeting of the
WC.TU. next Monday night, Octo-
ber 10 at 7:30 o'clock, in Asbury
Church. A guest speaker is expect
ed to be present.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
To Speak at Smyrna Grange

The program for tonight's meet
ing of Smyrna Grange has been
arranged by Mrs. Fred Heinold
who will have as guest speaker
Mrs. Mary Davenport, of the State
Board of Health.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
School Program

The program at the school will
begin with an address by one of
the committee members over the
public address system on all phases
of fire prevention, after which an
inspection of the entire building
will be made. All the fire hose in
the building will also be tested dur
ing the week. The committee plans
q similar program at the Thomas
n. Clayton school beginning with
an assembly.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
Regular Services

Regular services will be held at
st. Peters Church on the 18th
Sunday after Trinity, october 8:
Holy Communion, s am; Morning
Prayer with sermon by the Rev
Donald ]. Parsons, rector, at III
am. The first Fall meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary will be held al
the parish house on Monday, octo.
ber 10 at 2 pm. with Mrs. Richard
w. Comegys, president, and Mrs
Warner w. Price, Jr., as hostesses
The Fall United Thank Offering
will be taken at this time.