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Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
NEW RECTOR
INSTITUTED
Many Attend Service of Insti-
tuition of Rev. Donald ].
Parsons at st. Peters
MANY REGTORS PRESENT

More than three hundred per-
sons, representing, parishes from
all over the state, and friends from
other denominations, attended the
service.-of institution of the Rev.
Donald ]. Parsons as rector of st.
Peters Church on Sunday after
noon. The Rt. Rev. Arthur R. Nc
Kinstry, Bishop of the Diocese of
Delaware, was the officiant. The
sermon was preached by the Rev.
DR.. Nelson Rightmyer, of the Phil
adelphia Divinity School, and in
the procession were the rectors of
churches from Philadelphia, Will
Newport, Middletown.
Dover, Rehoboth Beach, Milton,
and from st. Andrews School. The
flowers on the altar were placed
by Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Lange in
memory of their fathers, Harry S.
Hamilton and C. George Lange.
The organist was Mrs. Olive Hir-
ons Stats. A reception in the par
ish house followed the service at
which the guests were greeted by
Bishop and Mrs. McKinstry, and
the senior and junior wardens and
their wives, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Boehmler, and Mr.. and Mrs. C. L..
Harmonson. The service and re-
ception were planned by the war
dens and vestrymen, and COM
mittee of women, with Mrs. Lange
as chairman, was in charge of the
reception. Services at the church
next Sunday, the fourth Sunday
after Epiphany, will be Holy Com
munion, 8 am; church school, 10
am; Morning Prayer and sermon
at IL am. Representatives of the
Woman's AUX liary are attending
the annual meeting of the diocesan
Woman's Auxiliary today at Old
Swede's Church, Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
LAST WEEK FOR
DIMES DRIVE
VIM. Kruchen, Smyrna Chair
man, Urges Citizens to Help
Worthy Cause
135 CASES LAST YEAR

The closing date of the 1949
March of Dimes Drive for Funds,
January 31st, is fast approaching
and William Kruchen, Chairman
for Smyrna, urges all citizens to
make their contribution and help
Smyrna go over the top in this
very necessary campaign. Last
year Kent County raised approx
mately four thousand dollars, of
which two thousand dollars was
turned over to the Kent County
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
which expended in 1948 a total in
excess of four thousand dollars in
providing medical services for nine
new cases of polio and two cases
from former years. The 1948 VIC
tins and amount spent in Kent
County were as follows: three
from Dover, $1274.85; three from
Clayton-Smyrna, $1230.70; two
from Camden-Wyoming, $642.75;
and one from FELTON,, $519.25 and
four hundred dollars additional
for a patient released from the
hospital in November. From a
national standpoint it cost seven
teen million dollars in 1948 to care
for infantile paralysis patients and
of this amount six million five
hundred thousand dollars was sent
to chapters to aid in epidemics
throughout the country thereby
completely exhausting the emer-
gency aid fund of the National
Foundation. Delaware had one
hundred thirty five cases of polio
in 1948 and was second in Incl
dence of the entire nation from a
percentage population standpoint.
Kent County net per capita con-
tribution to the March of Dimes
campaign in 1948 was .1181, the
lowest in the state as New Castle
County contributed 1904 and Sus-
sex .2819.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
SMYRNA GRANGE MEETING
Interesting Program Presented
Thursday Night; supper Tonight

Interesting Program Presented
Thursday Night; supper Tonight
Smyrna Grange held their regu-
lar meeting Thursday evening with
Mr.. Charles 2. Dukes acting mas
ter. A most enjoyable time was
had with an impromptu program.
The program was as follows: Voc
al trio, Mrs. George Fleming, Mrs.
Helen Deakyne and Harry c. john
son; jokes, Mrs. Joe Goldsborough;
stunt, Mrs. Edna Dukes; recita-
tion, E. T. Heinold; tongue twister,
Mrs. Blanche Shorts; post grip,
Harold McGrath; games by, Mrs.
Virginia McGrath, Mrs. Gladys
Johnson and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Short. Group singing by Mrs. E.
T. Heinold, Mrs. Ada Vaughn, Mrs.
Edith Jones, Mr.. Townsend
Vaughn and Mrs. Charles 2.
Dukes. Accompanist, Mrs. George
Fleming. Mr.. James Fleming read
few articles on the outlook for
farmers in 1949 taken from the
weekly National Grange News. A
Fisherman's Prayer was read by
the lecturer Mrs. Mary R. Flem-
ing. There will be a covered dish
supper this, Thursday evening be-
ginning promptly at $50 o'clock.
Please bring your own table SER
vice. Coffee will be furnished by
the lecturer.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
Death of John Howard Maloney

John Howard Maloney, age "a
years, of Clayton, died at his late
residence Thursday, January goth.
He was the son of Robert and Jen-
ME Newman Maloney. Funeral
services were held on Sunday, jan
uary % at his late residence with
the Rev. R. w. Kirwan in charge.
Interment was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery, Smyrna. He is survived
by his wife, Maud c. Walker Ma
loney of Clayton and two sisters,
Mrs. Clara Macdonald, Whining
ton and Mrs. Ethel Sapp, New
Castle, Del. He was member of
Clayton Methodist Church and the
Friendly Fellows Sunday School
Glass.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
"How to Overcome Temptation"
Topic For Adult Glass Study

"How to Overcome Temptation"
Topic For Adult Glass Study
The First Presbyterian Church,
Rev. Walter G. Hards, minister,
announces the, following services:
10 am, Church School. Primary,
Secondary, and Adult Depart
ments. Topic for study in the
Adult Glass: "How to Overcome
Temptation" Divine Service at IL
am. Sermon topic: Meaningless
Words" This is the third sermon
in the series "The Relevancy of
the Ten Commandments Today"
The Annual Congregational Meet
ing of the First Presbyterian
Church will be held on Friday
evening, January 28th, at o'clock.
Officers of the Church are request.
ed to submit in writing their re-
ports at this meeting. The reports
should include statistical informa-.
tion and a survey of the years
work. A Covered Dish supper will
precede the meeting. At six thirty
the Mite Society will begin to
serve the meal. All members of
the Church are urged to attend.
Friends of the Church are cordially
invited. The Missionary Society
will meet on Monday evening, jan
uary 31st, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harper Jones at s pm.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
LIBRARY AT
.DENNEY OFFICE
Open Every Tuesday and Fri
day Evenings; Some
Books Available
MAKE DRIVE FOR BOOKS

The Smyrna Public Library has
never failed in its regular service
to its readers since the fire, but is
functioning each Tuesday and Fri
day nights, $50 to s o'clock, in the
business office of the librarian,
Miss Louise Denney, Commerce st.
Despite the shortage of books,
considerable number that were in
the hands of the readers at the
time of the fire are available for
distribution. New books are being
ordered and received each week,
and the current magazines are
available for reading, and may be
taken by patrons to read at home
as soon as replaced by the current
issues, weekly or monthly as the
case may be. All of these services
are free to the public.
Drive for Books
To increase the number of books
in circulation, the Smyrna Library
Commission is starting a book
drive, and is asking for the gift
from citizens of any Literary
Guild or Book-of-the-Month Club,
or any non-fiction of worth. A
special book committee of the Ii
brary will determine which books
shall be placed on the shelves, so
that the quality for which the loc-
al library has been known may be
maintained. This committee is also
cognizant of the requests, and
choices of the readers, which will
determine its decisions. The COM
mission will be grateful for the CO.
operation of the public in its effort
to offset the effects of the fire.
The interest of the many readers
has not abated, and the commits
sion will endeavor to take care of
their needs.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
SPEAKER AT
ROTARY CLUB
Rev. Ray Kirwan Addressed
Members Thursday Night
at The Wayside Inn
LAUDED YOUTH CLUBS

The Rev. Ray Kirwan, pastor of
st. Paul's Church, Clayton,
gave a talk on community work
by civic clubs at the meeting of
the Smyrna Rotary Club Thursday
night at The Wayside Inn. Men
who are civic minded and realize
the value of civic betterment are
the men who constitute the MEM
bership of civic groups, he said.
Many things are accomplished by
such groups that would be impos-
sible by individual effort, the
speaker stated. Civic organizations
and service clubs are composed of
men of various beliefs and affilia-
tions, yet enjoy fellowship through
membership. At meetings views on
civic improvement, and on national
and international questions can be
aired and discussed, said MIR. Kir-
wan, who lauded such groups for
their interest in the youth of our
country. He hoped for peace to
preserve our youth to serve as
better citizens. George w. Wright
responded and thanked the speak
er on behalf of the club for his ad-
dress. Nelson Everhart presided.
Visiting Rotarians included Leo
Hubbard, Elk Ridge, Md; A. w.
Tarvin and ]. X. Cannon, both of
Dover.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
WAYSIDE INN
HAS NEW OWNER
Miss Brumbaugh, Whining
ton, Purchases Old Estab-
lished Eating Place
NOTED FOR GOOD FOOD

The Wayside Inn, known to
patrons from every state in the
country, has been sold to Miss
Ethel Brumbaugh, of Wilmington.
Announcement was made Satur-
day by Mr.. and Mrs. William J..
Taylor who have owned the inn
since December 10, 1925. The inn
has been the center of the social
life of Smyrna for almost a quart
er of a century, and has been hon
ored through the years by guests
of distinction, such as Sir Hubert
Wilkins, Arctic explorer, Connie
Mack, who returned many times,
and many distinguished Delawar-
cans, governors and other high Of
ficials. Known for many years for
its speciality, chicken salad and
fried oysters, the Wayside Inn was
mentioned in Duncan Hines book,
thereby drawing people, from all
over the United States. Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor are natives of Snyr-
ma, and Mr.. Taylor learned his
trade at Huylar Bros, Philadel-
phia, and was known in that city
for his "Taylor-Made" ice cream.
In addition to the many social
events, wedding receptions, teas,
dinner and bridge parties that
have been held there by residents
of Kent County, the Inn has been
the scene of regular meetings of
many state and local organiza-
tions. The Smyrna Rotary Club
has held weekly dinner meetings
and ladies night celebrations
there ever since its organization
in 1927. Among the other groups
meeting there regularly at the
present time are the Smyrna Lions
Club; the Delaware Association
Chiefs of Police; the Smyrna-Clay-
ton Chamber of Commerce; Lions
cabinet meetings, districts Mary
land and Delaware; peninsula
representatives, John Deere Co.;
executive committee of the Della
ware State Education Asso.; Del
marva Peninsula Lumberman's
Asso.; the Square and Shield Club,
Masonic branch of police chiefs;
Smyrna Homemakers Club and
Twentieth Century Club luncheons,
and many groups from the Univer-
sity of Delaware. The 50th ami
versary of the founding of the
Elizabeth Cook Chapter OAR was
held there recently. Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor are retiring from business
but will live in Smyrna. The new
owner, Miss Brumbaugh, has been
the manager of McCorkle's Res
taraunt, Wilmington, for the past
IL years, and previously had been
associated with Mrs. w. F. Car
veil at ''The Town Talk" She will
take over the inn on March first.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
Death of John FARRELL Hartup

John FARRELL Hartup, 81 years, of
near Townsend, died at his late
residence Wednesday, January 10.
He was the son of Thomas M. and
Sarah Jane Deakyne Hartup. Fun
eral services were held on Monday,
January oath at the Funeral Chap
el of w. A. FAIRIES and Son with
Rev. Daniel Pritchard in charge
and interment was in Friendship
Cemetery, near Smyrna. He is
survived by his wife, Mary E.
Stats Hartup of near Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
Two Meetings at Kenton

The Kenton P. T. A. will hold
their regular meeting tomorrow
(Friday) night, January 2S, at
8 pm. The Kenton Homemakers
Club will hold their meeting to-
day (Thursday) January 27, at
2 pm. at the home of Mrs. Steph-
en- Urban in Kenton.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
TO ATTEND CONFERENCE
Mrs. Grant G. Garis TO Represent
Legion Auxiliary at Conference

1tSiUn AuAnihry dt OOHlercHce
Mrs. Grant G.. Garis will leave
today for Washington, D. C..
where she will represent the Aux
iliary of the David C. Harrison
Post No. IA American Legion at a
national defence conference at the
Hotel Statler, where she will stay.
The conference will be held Friday
and Saturday. and Mrs. Garis ex-
poets to join Mr.. Garis in Philadel-
phia where they will spend the
weekend with their son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Garis.
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
Hornets Aid In Fund Drive
To Complete Youth Center

Smyrna Lions Club with the cooperation of the
Smyrna Hornets scheduled outstanding basketball
Steel A. Whining
tonight Thursday, January preliminary
Smyrna times., 1949-01-27
HORNETS PLAY FOR YOUTH

Above the interior plan of the Community Youth Center
construction Frazier Street $4,000 is urgently
complete the job Funds from the Smyrna Hornets
Worth Steel basketball game tonight will toward the COM
of
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1949-05-06
Greens Visit 10 0hie

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Green have re-
turned from Columbus, Ohio, where
Mr.. Green met with the Ohio Archae-
illogical and Historical Society, which
is planning an outdoor drama to cele-
brate the 150th anniversary of Ohio's
admission to the Union in 1903.
Mr.. Green addressed a dinner ses-
sion of the society and attended, in
an advisory capacity, trustees
meeting at which plans for the cele-
bration, to be held in 1863, were dis
cussed. The Ohio state legislature has
already appropriated $15O,OO0 for the
event.
Mr.. and Mrs Green also went to
meeting of the Carolina alumni in
Columbus, Ohio, and MIR. Green ad-
dressed the group. Among those at
tending were jeff Fordham, formerly
of Greensboro and now dean of Ohio
State University's law school.
On their way home the Greens
visited the Gettysburg battlefield.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1949-05-06
By E. p. Barnes
Assistant County Farm Agent

AssistGnt County Farm Agent
"Nubbins," 965-pound steer owned
and exhibited by Bill Hogan OF Lake
Hogan farm near Chapel Hill, was de-
clared Grand Champion Steer at the
recent Fat Stock Show held in Dur
ham. The animal was bought by Miles
Drive Inn for $791.3O (at 82c a
pound).
Patsy Martin Of the Hillsboro Jun
Tor Club exhibited the Grand Cham
pion hog. This animal was a 800
pound gilt out of Duroc sow, sired
by Style Prince. 1t topped all animals
in the sale by bringing 86c per pound
and was bought by J. P. Woods of
the Siler City Packing Company. The
reserve champion hog was a purebred
SPC barrow exhibited by Carl Walters
of the Efand All Club. The third,
fourth, and fifth placed hogs in the
show were owned by Orange county
4-H Club members. A total of 106
head of hogs were exhibited and sold
by club members from eight counties.
A third feature of the show was
the selection of county groups Of
steers. Each of the counties selected
a group of three. The judges award
ed the Orange county group first
prize in this event. The three ami
mails exhibited belonged to Bill Hogan,
Polly Roberts, and Jane Hogan.
The fourth feature of the Fat Stock
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1949-05-06
Orange County All Club Members Win Prizes
With Their Exhibits at the Fat Stock Show

Show was a showmanship contest
among the All Club members ex-
hibiting steers. The judge, L. /. Case.
State College animal husbandry spe-.
cialist, selected twelve persons during
the showing of their calves. These
IL were requested to bring their ami
mails into the ring, and the Judge of
the main show then selected the best
three out of the twelve. Bill Hogan
received first prize and certificate,
and Patsy Martin took second prize.
This is the fourth year that Orange
county club members have won the
first place in the showmanship con-
test.
Seventeen baby beef calves were
exhibited by Orange county club mem
bers. The following All members ex-
hibited calves: Dorothy Dorsett, Mary
Smith, Olivia and Oliver Roberts,
Polly Roberts, j. W. Robinson, Bill
Hogan, Jane Hogan, Gay Hogan.
FLA exhibitors were as follows:
Charles and Eddie Williams, and Brax-
ton Eubanks.
The following All and FLA MEM
bers exhibited hogs from Orange
county: Jimmy Dorsett, John Smith,
Carl Walters, Robert and Charles
Childers, Bill and Freeman ,Dickey,
Ted and Patsy Martin, Jack Holloway,
Bob Strayhorn, John Spoon, Braxton
Eubanks, Charles and Eddie Williams,
and Robert Foust Thompson.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1949-05-06

The Lincoln high school band won
the highest possible rating last week
in Greensboro at the annual North
Carolina Negro school band festival
at the Greensboro Agricultural and
Technical College. Among Is Class B
bands from all over the state, the
Chapel Hill outfit was one of three to
win top ranking The others were
from Beaufort and Kannapolis.
The festival was an all-day affair,
with 80 bands taking part. The pro-
gram included solo and small ensemble
numbers, full concerts, and a parade
and massed concert in which the
bands displayed their dafrIfm ntaajoirfs ioif
and majorettes. The program ended
with social held in the evening at
the colleges gymnasium for all band
members and their chaperones.
The Lincoln high school band was
under the direction of H. E. Pickard,
music teacher at the school. Its
chaperones were R. d. Smith and Mrs.
F. N Hargraves.
Earlier in April the band toured
western North Carolina on char
tered bus, giving concerts at the Me-
gro high school at Mount Airy and in
Winston-Salem at Jones high school
and the Winston-Salem Teachers Col
lege.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1949-05-06
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified as Executor Of the
Estate Of Matte II. Beerbower, de-
ceased, late Of Orange County, North
Carolina, this Is to notify all persons
having claims against the Estate of
the said deceased to exhibit them to
the undersigned on or before the 9th
day of April, 1860, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery
All persons indebted to the said Es-
tate will please make immediate pay
ment-
This the 9Th day of April, 1949.
w. CARSON RYAN
Executor, Chapel Hill.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1949-05-06
Negro School Events

The following events will take
place this month at Lincoln high
school (the Negro school here):
The Golden WHISTLE" a one-act
operetta, will be given by the pri-
mary department at S:15 Pm. today.
"Nocturne,' a play, will be given at
S:l5 Pm. May l6 by faculty mem
bers Of the Hillside school. The annual
concert Of the high school band and
chorus will be at 8:15 Pm. May 18.
The senior class play will be May 27
and the senior vesper service May 29.
Commencement exercises will be
held June 2, and the school will close
for the summer on June 4. The pub
lie is invited to all events listed here.
The Chapel Hill weekly., 1949-05-06
Kings Daughters to Meet Tuesda,

The Kings Daughters will meet at
3 Pm. Tuesday at the home Of Mrs.
w. d. Patterson.
, 1949-11-23

l. Ann Rebecca James Petersen, having been appointed
Administrative of the above-entitled estate, do hereby give
notice to all creditors of the said estate, and to all persons
having claims against the said estate to present with proper
vouchers such claims within six months from the date of
this notice to the undersigned Administrators or her Attor-
ney. All persons indebted 0 the said estate are hereby re-
quested to make payment to the said Administrators or her
attorney within said ime.
First publication of this notice made this 23rd day
of November, 1949.
R. LEADE
Attorney
ANN REBECCA PETERSEN
Administrators
, 1949-11-23
LOST

Savings Bank Book No. C-626
having been reported lost or
stolen, the holder thereof is
hereby requested to present it
to the bank within twelve
(l2) weeks from this date as
otherwise, the Book will be
cancelled and a new one is
sued in its place at the expira-
ton of. this period.
Virgin Islands Nail Bank
Christiansted Branch
November 8, 1949
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
ACCIDENTS
IN THE HOME
Are You Prepared to Keep
Accidents Out of
Your Home?
194S DEATH TOLL $4,000

"Are you prepared to keep ac-
cidents out of your home?", asks
the Delaware Safety Council.
Deaths in 1948 from accidents
occurring on home premises, both
inside and outside the buildings
are estimated at $4,000. Falls lead
the number of accidents with a
total of 18,2o0.
Nearly all home accidents can
be prevented. Parents and adults
in every home have the RESPONSE
bility to see that safe conditions
are provided and maintained and
that safe practices are followed.
The time to prevent an accident
is NOW-before 1t happens.
Can you answer yes to the fol-
lowing salient points:
1. DO you own and use a ladder,
stool, or other sturdy support
when reaching high places about
the home?
2. DO you have a fiashlight and
a 'ttirst-aid" tool kit containing a
good hammer, screwdriver, pliers,
and other necessary tools? Are
they located where you can always
find them?
8. Are inside and outside stairs
in proper condition, or does a
tread need replacing or a railing
need Tightening or repairing?
4. Are the floors clear of such
hazards as holes, protruding nails,
splinters, and loose boards?
5. Are screens strong and Sc
curely fastened to prevent an ac-
cidental fall from the window?
6. Are there any frayed electric
cords or loose electric plugs OF
switches in your home which might
cause a fire or serious shock?
Z. Have your electrical appli.
ances-washing machines, heaters
fans, irons, toasters, heating pads
and the Hke-been checked recent
ly to make sure there are no loose
connections or short circuits?
8. Have gas pipes and gas equip
ment been inspected and repaired
to prevent leaks which might cause
asphyxiation or explosion?
9. Have chimney fues and heat
ing equipment been cleaned? If
your furnace has been converted
CONTINUED on Page Eleven)
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03

Bob Hope is glad to get back
to his NBC airshow. During the
summer Hope (l) Fell off barrel
horse on the studio lot and went to
the hospital (2) was bitten on the
tongue by a bee at a picnic (3)
cracked a toe and az fell into a
tub of water fully clothed.
Ralph Edwords, emcee of MICS
Wednesday night This Is Your Life
program, hates superstitions-espe-
cially about the No. Is. In; fact, Is
has so ruled his life he will only
sign contracts on the 18th.
X. T. Stevens hung up some sort
of new record the other day when
she rushed from CHS Junior Miss
broadcast, hoped a New York
plane, saw 'Death of a Salesman"
on Broadway and then few back to
Hollywood on the very next plane.
cBs' Amos m Andy say it's
tougher being funny once-a-week
than FIVE times weekly as they had
to be in the old days. sour present
Sunday show has more material than
we used in 8 weeks formerly"
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
TO ASSIST IN
POULTRY WORK
Silas McHenry Appointed to
Extension Staff of Uni
versity of Delaware
HELP POULTRY GROUPS

Expanding services of the Della
ware Agricultural Extension Ser
vice to poultrymen of the state are
reflected in the appointment of Sill
as L. McHenry as assistant exten-
sion poultryman.
In announcing McHenry's ap-
pointment, ]. Frank Gordy, exten-
sion poultry specialist, states that
the new assistant will work with
local chapters of the Delaware
Poultry Improvement Association,
with All Club members and other
junior poultry groups.
McHenry, a native of Delaware,
lived and worked on his home farm
near wyoming until he entered the
University of Delaware in 1886. He
was an active All Club member
for 10 years, taking part in exhib-
its and judging at the Kent-Sussex
Fair and State Poultry Show. In
1888 he was state delegate to the
National 4-H Club Camp in WASH
ington, D. c.
After graduating in 1889 with a
BIS. degree with honors in agricul-
ture, McHenry taught vocational
agriculture for year at Green
wood. He entered the armed SER
vices in 1910 and served as an Of
ficer in the u. S. Navy until 1915.
At present he is Commanding Of
ficer of Division Az, us. Naval