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Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
MARYDEL LIONS HOLD BANQUET
TO CELEBRATE 1ST BIRTHDAY

were turned out and each Lion was
requested to simultaneously strike
a match which again lit up the hall
in a surprising manner, showing
the power of unity. An interesting
and entertaining musical program
was provided by Mrs. L. A. Covell,
soprano, Mr.. Carmen Legget, bari
tone, Mr.. L. H. Collision, violinist,
and the Greensboro Lions quartet.
Mr.. Roland Thomas, tail-twister,
provided many chuckles by the
fines he imposed upon his brother
Lions for wearing gaudy socks,
bow ties, fiashy ties, and the like.
Program arrangements for the
evening were made by Mr.. U. l..
Harman and his committee who
are to be congratulated on the
splendid success of the evenings
entertainment. Marydel Lions now
number "a active members, with
two new members inducted into
membership during the evenings
activities.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07

Marydel Lions Club on Monday
night at 7:01 pm, March 28th,
celebrated its first birthday by
holding a Founders Day Banquet
at the Marydel Community Hall.
One hundred members and guests
were present to enjoy a delicious
dinner of fried chicken served by
the ladies of the Marydel W.S.C.S.
Visiting Lions from Greensboro,
Denton and Hartly were present to
enjoy the festivities. The witty
toastmaster for the occasion was
Mr.. Allan Walls of Sudlersville,
while Mr.. Raymond A. Magee, Lion
District Governor, was the main
speaker. In his address, he present
ed highlights of the state and ma
tional Lions Conventions, stress
ing in particular the Importance
in the community that each and
every Lion holds in maintaining
the freedom inherited from their
forefathers. He cited an instance,
when at convention, all the lights
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
HOLD
DINNER MEET
Alan S. Walls Guest Speaker
at Wilson Club Meet
at Paddock
"SALES AND SERVICE"

Alan S. Walls of Anderson and
Walls, Sudlersville, Maryland, was
guest speaker at the monthly din
ner meeting recently of the Fore
mems Club, Wilson Cabinet Co.,
Inc, held at the Paddock. Mr..
Walls is a well-known figure
throughout the Del-Mar-Va PENN
sula as an active leader in many
fraternal organizations as well as
his activity in community and
civic affairs. Mr.. Walls Company
is one of the largest Wilson dealer
organizations on the Del-Mar-Va
Peninsula. Mr.. Walls has person
ally sold an average of one Wilson
product every day since January 1,
1949. "Sales and Service in the
Field was the title of Mr.. Walls
address. Selling offers the great
est opportunity to young men seek
+, ing active and profitable careers
today, Mr. Walls stated. Mr.
Walls pointed out that every pro.
duct from potatoes to automobiles
must be sold to the ultimate con-
sumner by some individual. Without
this function, he stated, the whole
system breaks down, as goods be-
gin to pile up in warehouses, fac
tories, etc. and unemployment be-
gins to rise. He also stated that
all selling must be followed up
with good service. Mr.. Walls
praised the Wilson organization
and founder, ]. E. Wilson, Jr., for
the most outstanding job done in
community betterment and pointed
out the organizations great i'm
portance not only in this commun-
ity but throughout the United
States. A very interesting group
discussion followed covering vari-
Gus merchandising and service
methods and technigues. Clarence
S. Collins, Jr., Personnel Director
for the Company was Chairman.
Henry Shapley, Assistant Sales
Manager, Wilson Refrigeration,
Inc, introduced the speaker. Re-
sponse was made by John Schafer,
Production Manager. Others pres
ent for the meeting were: Roberts
Challenger, George Clark, Franklin
Cole, Curtis Dyer, Robert Faulk-
ner, James Fleming, Arthur CHM,
Merritt Haley, Richard Keiser,
Thomas Mofitt, Alfred Moore, Roy
Rogers, Rodney Schuman, Homer
Stevens, Arthur Stokesbury, c. Ed
ward Williams.
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ELECTION BY
LOCAL C. OF C.
Smyrna Clayton Chamber of
Commerce to Name Off
GERS Tuesday Night
REPORTS BY OFFICERS

The board of directors of the
Smyrna-Clayton Chamber of Com
merce received a slate of officers
for the ensuing year at a recent
meeting; the election to take place
at the meeting of the group on
Tuesday, April IL. 1t follows:
President, w. w. Price, Jr., first
vice president, R. w. Slaughter;
second vice president, G. S. King;
secretary, Miss A. Louise Denney;
treasurer, H. r. Bodley. Directors,
seven to be elected: G. w. Wright,
G. w. Boehmler, j. D. Merrill,
George Rothwell, Reynolds Pratt,
R. ID. Pusey, F. b. Gebhart, w. L.
Wheatley, Mrs. A. K. Ruby, w. M.
Kruchen, Edward Wootten, c. l..
Harmonson, j. Wells FAIRIES, and
C. M. Knotts. Additional nomina-
tions for all offices and directors
may be made from the floor at the
time of the election. The presi-
dents report for the year will be
made; the report of the treasurer
presented, following an audit by
C. M. Knotts and William Norris.
William E. Derbyshire was ap-
pointed to the position of national
councillor for the local chamber.
Membership applications have been
received from The Wayside Inn;
Jones Pharmacy, and the M. and
NJ. Restaurants, Inc, operators of
the local Hi-Way diner.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
ANNUAL ARBOR DAY
Will Be Observed April 16 at Del
aware Colony at Stockley

The annual Arbor Day, sponsor
ed by the Board of Lady Visitors
of Delaware Colony, The State
Training School, and instituted by
the Commission, will be observed
Saturday, April 16, from 1:30 to
500 pm. The purpose of this
special day is to have all depart
ments of the institution available
for public observation and inspec-
tion. 1t is an opportunity for
friends of the school to bring
shrubs, seeds or trees to beautify
the surroundings, making the In
stitution more attractive and con-
ducive toward growth and happin-
ess of the patients. "The Seamless
Robe by Esther Averill, an Easter
drama, will be presented by the
children of the School Department
at 200 pm. in the auditorium of
the Administration Building. The
drama depicts the history of the
robe worn by the Master during
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
ADDRESSES
ROTARY CLUB
DR.. Ralph B. Jones Gives Talk
on EDUCATIONAL Service"
at Weekly Meet
ASSEMBLY APRIL "a, 25, rs

The Smyrna Rotary Club heard
a talk on Vocational Service by
DIR. Ralph B. Jones, former presi-
dent of the grour He defended
vocational service as the promo
tion of high standards and ethics
in ones profession or vocation.
Speaking of socialized medicine,
DR.. Jones said that the promotion
of high ethical standards and eth
les under such a set-up would be
seriously hampered. According
to the speaker socialized medicine
will bring about gradual deter
ioration of the health of the nation
and put research for combating
diseases back many years. In Eng
land, socialized medicine has been
a failure, DR.. Jones said, and has
wrought much confusion and frus-
tration on the part of persons
needing medical and dental atten-
tion. The speaker called attention
to three bills now pending in the
Congress of the United States, the
passage of any one which would
bring socialized medicine to this
country. "It is the prerogative
and responsibility of every citizen
to combat the passage of such leg
islation, so definitely detrimental
to the health of our nation, con-
cluded the speaker. DR.. c. j. Prick
ett responded to the address and
prevailed upon those present to use
intelligent judgment in opposing
socialized medicine. Nelson Ever
hart, president, reminded the Ro-
tarians of the Rotary Assembly to
be held in Atlantic City April "a,
25, and 26. Robert Steward was
(Continuad nm PaOa FYvel
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
American Legion Auxiliary Meet

American Legion Auxiliary Meet
The regular monthly meeting Of
the American Legion Auxiliary
was held Monday night at the
home Of Mrs. James Rogers with
Mrs. George T. Scout, president,
presiding. Announcement was
made of the Kent County meeting
to be held in Milford on Saturday,
April 9. A delegation from he
local unit will attend the county
meeting it was announced. A do
nation of IS was voted for the So
ciety for Crippled Chrildren and
Adults and S5 for the Cancer fund.
A letter received from Marguerite
Reali of st. Die, France was read
in which she thanked the local
post for her subscription to the
Readers Digest. The chest, fans,
and book received from the French
Gratitude Train were shown at
this meeting. Mrs. Scout an
that the gifts will be
placed on display in the Legion
room when it is restored. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Rogers
and Mrs. Vernon Ford.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
GIVES TALK AT
LIONS MEET
Charles r. Stab, Jr., District
Governor, Pays Official
Visit Here
PLAN SPRING DANCE

Charles R. Stab, Jr., Whining
ton, district governor, and William
]. Alsentzer, cabinet secretary,
made an official visit to the Smyr-
ma Lions Club at their dinner meet
ing Monday night at The Colonial
Hotel, which was attended by more
than forty local and visiting Lions.
The importance of attending the
district and international conven-
tions was stressed by Mr.. Stab in
an address, following his introduc-
tion by Guy Edmondson. The dis
trict convention will be held in At
lantic City in June and includes
the clubs in Delaware, Maryland,
and the District of Columbia. At
the international convention to be
held in New York in July, Mr..
Stab said that representatives of
"a other nations will attend, and
he felt that Lionism is doing some
thing to further world peace. Lion
ism, with one purpose, to help fell
low men, is hard doctrine to beat
down, the speaker stated, altho
hard to establish in foreign coun-
tries where groups are organized
to undermine the government and
are, therefore, suspected. 1t is hard
for Europeans to believe that such
thinking exists as that expressed
by service clubs in their service to
the less fortunate, he said. He sug-
gested that the exchange of young
people in reciprocal visits between
other countries and ours, stressing
that it is important that young
people see how others live. The
response was made by Robert
Dunning, president, who paid tri-
butte to Mr.. Stab for the quality of
his leadership. The invocation was
given by Robert FAIRIES. Visiting
Lions included Howard Quillen,
Alex Powell, Elwood Richards, and
Albert Childson, all of the Selby-
vile Club; and Everett Meredith,
Middletown Club. Charles Williams
of the faculty of the school, was a
guest. The club was commended
for its part in the March of Dimes
in letter from Earl Sylvester,
county chairman. The club, under
the leadership of William Kruchen,
collected approximately 5000 in
the campaign. The board of direc-
tors will meet next Monday night
at the Colonial Hotel. The presi-
dent appointed the following COM
mittee to report on plans for a
spring dance: Guy Edmondson,
Victor Ennis, and Robert Everett.
A report was made by William S.
Wilson on progress with plans for
a show to be held in the school
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Palm Sunday Services Announced;
Services During Holy Week

Services During Holy Week
Asbury Methodist Church, the
Rev Walter l. Beckwith, Pastor,
announces the following services:
Palm Sunday, April 10, Morning
Worship at IL am; Sunday School
at 10 am, Mr.. Harry C. Johnson,
general superintendent; Evening
service at 7:30 pm. Services each
evening of Holy Week at 1880
o'clock, with the exception of Mon
day and Saturday. Reserve these
evenings for your spiritual enrich
ment. Thursday evening, Holy
Communion. Good Friday services
from 12 noon until 3 in the after
noon. There will be special singers
and speakers. Spend the three
hours, in which our Saviour suffer-
ed for us, in the sanctuary. Go as
early as possible, leave when you
must. Choir rehearsals will be an
nounced by the directors. Friday
evening, April 8, the Willing Work
ers Bible Glass will hold their reg
ular monthly meeting in the social
hall of the Church at 8 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
ANNUAL SPRING DANCE
Sponsored by Students and Teach
ers VIII Be Held Friday Night

Sponsored by Students and Teach
ers Will Be Held Friday Night
The patrons and patronesses for
the annual spring dance sponsored
by the General Organization of
students and teachers of the John
Bassett Moore High School on
Friday evening, April 8 follow: DIR.
and Mrs. c. ]. Prickett, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. L. Harmonson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry t. Price, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee H. Deakyne, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Kruchen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph G. FAIRIES, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Everhart, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson Everhart, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Dunning, Mayor Albert A.
Newcomb, Sr. and Mrs. Newcomb,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kenworthey,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry C. Webb, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard C. Price, Mr.. and
Mrs. Warner w. Price, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis B. Gebhart. President
of General Organization is Leonard
Pleasanton.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07

IT think the team is going to be
better this year because of the ex-
perience gained by most of this
years squad last summer in prac-
tice games with other high school
teams in the Y. M. c. A. League.
We won 8 out of 16 in league
play" Coach Evevrett announced
that the probable lineup for to-
days opener would be as follows:
Preston Burris, center field; Lenny
Pleasanton, short stop; David Jac-
obs, third base; Charles Reynolds,
catcher; Kurt zippe, right field;
Victor Brown, first base; Walton
Smith, left field; Walter Beckwith,
second base; Aaron Reynolds or
Sonny Williams, pitcher. The COM
plete roster is as follows: Sonny
Williams, Billy Shane, Preston
Burris, Aaron Reynolds, Charles
Newnum, Lenny Pleasanton, Geo.
Luff, pitchers; Charles Reynolds,
Charles Nabb, catchers; Victor
Brown, Wilson Comegys, first base;
Walter Beckwith, William bought
en-, Edward Moffett, second base;
Lenny Pleasanton, Leroy Everett,
short stop; David Jacobs, James
Mood, third base; Walton Smith,
Preston Burris, Kurt zippe, Edward
Smith, Franklin Shane, Richard
Scott, outfeld. The next game will
be with Sudlersville away Tuesday,
April IL.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
Kenton Klubbers To Meet

The monthly meeting of the
Kenton Klubbers All Club will be
held at the home of Margaret
Pratt on Monday evening, April
IL, at eight o'clock. Each club
member is urged to bring his prof.
ects books to this meeting and give
a report on his progress. The
topic this month for the girls dis
cussion is 1.-THE Right Pattern and
the Right Material and for the
boys discussion is Selection of q
Dairy Cow which includes the in
troductory part of judging.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
EXAMINATIONS FOR CLERK
Examination for Substitute Clerk
for Duty at Cheswold Post Office

An examination for Substitute
Clerk for duty at the Cheswold
Post Office has been announced by
the Director, Third u. S. Civil Ser
vice Region. Applicants must act
ually reside within the delivery of
the Post Office or be bona fide pa
irons of such office. Persons now
employed in the Post Office will be
considered bona fide patrons. Ap-
plicants for employment at Ches-
wold must report for examination
at Post Office, Dover on April 6, at
$50 a. m. Interested persons may
obtain further information and the
necessary application form from
the Postmaster, Martin W.Vaughn
Sr., located at Cheswold, or from
the Director, Third U. S. Civil Ser
vice Region, Room 103-A, Custom.
house, Philadelphia 6, Penna.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
Death of walter Lurty. 10

Walter Lurty, age 70 years, died
at his home in Mt. Lebanon, Pa.
last Friday and interment was
made in Pittsburg Cemetery. Mr..
Lurty was born and raised in
Smyrna, going to Pittsburg many
years ago. He was a brother of
William H. Lurty of this town. Mr..
Lurty leaves wife, two sons and
three grandchildren.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
EnIists in U. S. Air Force

Thomas III. Everett, age 18, of
Kenton, enlisted for three years in
the Air Force and will receive his
basic training at the Lakeland Air
Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
After completion of the required
basic training Everett will be re-
assigned to regular Air Force
unit or to one of the Air Force
Technical Schools.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
OAR. GOES ON PILGRIMAGE

Journey to Camden and Place
Marker on Grave of Mrs. johnson
The Elizabeth Cook Chapter
OAR, went on a pilgrimage yes
terday. Meeting at the home OF
Mrs. Glenn King, the group pro.
ceeded to Camden, Delaware where
the official bronze marker was
placed on the grave of Mrs. Millie
johnson. The ceremony was lead
by Mrs. Daisy Johnson, chaplain
Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. johnson ac.
companied the chapter. The group
then proceeded to Frederick and
were entertained by Mrs. George
R. Miller, former member and
former regent of Elizabeth Cook
Chapter.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
NINE
OPENS SEASON
Smyrna High To Open Base
ball Season With Ches-
tertown Today
16 GAME SCHEDULE

Coach Robert Everett's Smyrna
High nine will open their sixteen
game schedule by meeting Chester
town today at $3.50 on the home
diamond. With a roster of eigh-
teen, only four members are back
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07

from last years
squad. They are
Preston Burris,
Billy S h a n e,
pitchers; Lenny
Pleasanton and
David ] a C obs,
infelders. In an
interview ye S
terday C o a C h
Everett stated,
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
CLEANUP WEEK
APRIL "a TO 80
Smyrna-Clayton Chamber of
Commerce to Sponsor An
nual Cleanup Week
FOR CIVIC BETTERMENT

Smyrna-Clayton will observe its
annual Paint-Up, Cleanup and
Fix-Up Week beginning April "a
and continuing through April 80,
it was announced yesterday by
Warner w. Price, Jr., president of
the Chamber of Commerce, spon-
sors of this phase of civic better
ment. In seeking the cooperation
of businessmen and home owners
and all other residents of the area,
Mr.. Price pointed out that the ben
efits to everyone concerned go far
beyond the mere improvement in
appearance that has always made
Smyrna-Clayton an outstanding
community. Cleanup Week pre-
serves and increases property val
ues, it eliminates many fire haz-
ards; it definitely promotes the
health and welfare of all of the
people; it increases community
pride and solidarity. In short,
money and effort spent now in CO.
operation with the annual cam
paign for better-appearing,
cleaner and more healthful COM
munity means dollars and cents in
the pocket of every participant.
From a purely selfish point of view
no one can afford not to take part.
From a community point of view,
the full success of the whole move
ment rests with each individual.
The schools will cooperate to the
full in helping to distribute infor-
nation and pledge sheets on which
are listed many of the things which
you can do to have part in this
campaign. Here are some of the
questions which the national COM
mittee is asking that you put to
yourself: "Have 1 looked at my
attic, basement, closets and garage
lately (Ten to one they contain
things no longer needed that are
fire hazards or accident hazards
How about the walls of my home,
inside and out ? (Unless they have
been painted in the last few years,
chances are they need attention,
both from sanitation standpoint
as well as appearance. Outside
walls need periodic painting for
surface protection and better ap-
pearance.) Some other important
questions are: what about those
bald patches on the lawn and those
leaves and dead trees? Does my
home need landscaping? Shall I
plant more flowers, shrubs, and
trees? Have all electrical cords
been given an honest check lately
so that frayed wires and poor con-
nections can be eliminated and
fires prevented? Are there any
bad spots in sidings, roofs, porches
that need attention? Does the
brick work need pointing Is my
sidewalk in good shape Are
there any rats on my property?
(Rat determination is a very i'm
portant part of every real cam
paign; if your premises harbor
rats, make every effort to elimin-
ate them and to make all buildings
rat-proof.) What about my yard,
and the alleys adjacent to my
property And finally, what about
vacant lots?" These are a few of
the questions you should ask your
self. For a complete list, see the
advertisement of the Chamber of
Commerce in next weeks issue of
the Times. Now is the time to do
your planning. Let's get every
building, every yard, every lot and
every alley in the best possible
condition before the month is out,
and maintain our reputation for
having community second to
none.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
No Grange Meeting Tonight

There will be no Smyrna Grange
meeting this Thursday, April z
Local Grangers are urged to at
tend Kent County Pomona Grange
meeting to be held at Marydel
Community Hall at $50 pm. The
next meeting of the Smyrna
Grange will be held Thursday,
April IA.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Montague
of Clayton announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Joyce, to
Mr.. Richard H. CULLEN, son of Mr..
and Mrs. William Quillen of
Bridgeville. No date has been set
for the wedding.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
OPEN HOMES
DOVER DAY
Belmont Hall, "Greybox" and
st. Peters P. E. Church
To Be Open
BELMONT BUILT IN 1856

Smyrna will take its rightful
part in the showing of places of
antiquity and beauty as part of the
Dover Day program held under the
auspices of the Dover Garden Club
on Saturday, May Z. The funds
from the day will be used toward
the restoration of the old Presby-
terian Church in Dover as a state
museum, and the opening of three
places in Smyrna will be this
towns contribution to the project
of providing museum which will
be of interest to all the residents
of Delaware. This year, in addi-
tion to Belmont Hall, which was
open for the first time last year,
visitors from many states will also
visit "Greybox", home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. l.. Harmonson, and St.
Peters P. e. Chruch. Belmont
Hall proved to be of great interest
to those making the tour last year
Not only is it impressive because of
its magnificent proportions and
beautiful natural setting, but for
the atmosphere of past events
which may be felt in its rooms. 1t
is situated on portion of Pear
mans Choice" granted by William
Penn to Henry Pearman on March
26, 1884, and was built in 1886 and
enlarged by Gov. Thomas Collins
in It'll, going at his death to his
son, DR.. William Collins. John
Cook, one of the six presidents of
Delaware and great-great-grand-
father of Cummins Speakman, Sr.,
the present owner, was a first
cousin of Gov. William Collins. It
has belonged to the ancestors of
Cummins Speakman, Sr. since
It'll, in direct line since 1927, when
purchased by his grandfather,
John Cloke; his mother, Mrs. Car
oline Elizabeth Cloke Speakman
was born there in 1912. In the fire.
place of the old house Ebenezer
Cloke's wife and the wife of Gov.
Collins moulded bullets for the
American soldiers during the Rev.
olution; and interest still centers
chiefly in the story of the sentry
who was shot on the roof while on
patrol during the war. The lookout
and the room in which he died, are
still invested with tragic interest.
Visitors last year expressed pleas
ure at finding the house filled with
lived-in quality, not that of a
museum, and children and their
parents both found fascination in
seeing the chairs in which Caesar
Rodney, Thomas Mexican, and
John Cook had sat during the
conutry's earliest days. Not only
were the glories of the past ap-
preciated, but students of art were
charmed by the family portraits
done in recent years by Walter
Willoughby, of La Jolla, Cal,
brother of Mrs. Cummins Speak
man; and architects studied with
zest details of the fine structure.
This old house, probably loved by
more persons than any home in
Kent County, is set in spacious
gardens, with lockwood of great
beauty, and a vista of splendid old
trees. Truly at Belmont Hall one
can catch a sense of the dignity of
living through the years since
Colonial days, and of the continu-
itv of life and it's meaning. Stories
about ''Greybox" and st. Peters
Church will appear in successive
issues of The Smyrna Times.
Smyrna times., 1949-04-07
Meeting of w. S. C. S.

The Women's Society of EwelPs
Church, Clayton, will hold their
regular monthly meeting at the
home of Mrs. Charles Gosser Tues
day, April IL at o'clock. All
members are urged to attend.