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Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
FIREMEN GIVE
BIG DANCE
I'll all0we' zen Dance in New
Town Hall Auditorium
Monday Night
WAS BIG SUCCESS

If the opening night of the new
auditorium in the Town Hall is any
indication, the future of the room
is assured. The dance, sponsored
by the Citizens Hose Company
was a great success, with approx
imately three hundred in attend
ance. The lively music of Sam
Green's orchestra was heard for
three hours, and the dances includ-
ed all kinds. polkas, jitterbug,
smooth, and Paul Jones. The gusto
of the dancers would indicate a
real need for just such dances to
provide an outlet for self-expres-
sion for a large group from Smyr-
ma, Townsend, Middletown, nearby
Maryland towns, and the area be-
tween. The room had been taste
fully decorated for the Hallowe' en-
season and the affair was enjoyed
not only by the dancers, but by
many who had gone to watch the
fun. The committee of firemen in
charge of the dance announce that
similar dance will be held there
one week from tonight, Thursday,
November 10, with the same orch
estra. Comprising the committee
are James Truax, Howell Barnes,
and Earl Ford. The auditorium,
which old-timers will recall as the
opera house, where dramas and
minstrel shows were held in the
gas-light era, is AZ by Al feet, with
a stage "a by AZ feet. 1t has a hard
wood maple floor, fibre ceiling to
deaden sound, modern kitchen,
rest rooms; and is painted light
green, and has fuorescent lighting.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
TO SHOW FILM
OF PENINSULA
Premier Showing of "Ameri-
cas- Eden" at Dover Mon
day, November Z
DEL-MAR-VA PENINSULA

The premier showing of Amer
ica's Eden, a promotional 45-min-
ute technicolor film depicting all
phases of life on the Del-Mar-Va
Peninsula will be given to co-spon-
soring. organizations, contributors
and other interested parties cli-
making their Del-Mar-Va promo
tional campaign Monday evening,
November z at 8 pm. in the social
hall of the Dover public school.
The Dover Chamber of Commerce
will serve as host club for the reg
ional meeting in this area. The
film will also be shown in regional
meetings in Pocomoke. Salisbury,
Easton, Berlin, Chincoteague, Sea-
ford and Rehoboth. The publicity
campaign sponsored by the Sails
bury Exchange Club in cooperation
with more than so civic clubs,
chambers of commerce and bust
ness men throughout the Del-Mar-
Va Peninsula was launched to in
f1uence new business and residen-
tial interests on the Peninsula for
the public welfare and indirect
benefit of all. Americas Eden" is
the only non-commercial film
known to exist for the express pur-
pose of publicizing and distribut-
ing facts about the Del-Mar-Va
Peninsula.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
Death of Mrs. Mary e. Mailer

Funeral service for Mrs. Mary
E. Mailer, 78 years, of Clayton,
were held Wednesday, November Q
from the FAIRIES Funeral Chapel.
The Rev. Lester, pastor of Ewells-
st. Paul Methodist Church, Clay
ton, officiated and interment was
in Glenwood Cemetery. She was the
daughter of Samuel Bennett and
Martha Welch Bennett. The widow
of the late William Nailor, she is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Bessie
M. Swami, of Baltimore, Md.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
PROGRAM AT
CENTURY CLUB
DIR. o. A. BARLEY, President of
Wesley Junior College
Was the Speaker
FOREIGN STUDENTS TALK

A program on international re-
lations was given deeper meaning
with the appearance of two foreign
students at Wesley Junior College,
Dover, at the meeting of the Twen-
tieth Century Club here on Friday
night. The boys, Juan Hernandez,
of Honduras and Joaquin (Jack)
Ruis of Mexico City, Mexico, were
introduced by DR.. o. A. BARLEY,
president of the college, who was
the principal speaker. Juan paid
tribute to the school in Dover and
told of life in his country, where
agriculture is the prevailing indus
try, and the people are dedicated
to the land. He is preparing for
an agricultural life when he re-
turns. Young Ruiz, who hopes to
become an architect, described the
beauties of his home city, and told
of the products. customs. and re-
ligion, predominantly Catholic, of
the country. DIR. Bartley. pointing
to tho two Catholic boys living and
learning in a Methodist school in
a foreign country. stressed that
world relations would be easier if
we could see each other as we real
ly are. Referring to the recent
world wars and the chaotic state
of the world today, he asked:
why not preparedness for
peace?" Citing the part women in
small groups could play he urged
that they keep their feet on the
ground and avoid letting hate con-
troll emotions. There will be some
hope for the world, he stated, when
we get the idea that we are one
people, all colors, races, and
creeds, Gods people. In conclusion
he urged keeping the vision OF the
United Nations. The program had
been arranged by Mrs. John l..
Johnson, and a group of three
songs was sung by Mayor Albert
A. Newconrb, Sr., accompanied by
Mrs. John H. Fearon. Mrs. Joseph
Ennis presided. The next program
of the club will be held on Novem-
Der IL at the John Bassett Moore
High School, with the school, the
David C. Harrison Post No. ID
American Legion, and the churches
participating. Arranged by Mrs. c
L. Harmonson, the program will
! include a speech by the Rev. O
Caradoc Jones, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church. This meet
ing will be open to the public.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
DIR. CHAS. SWOPE
AT ROTARY
ROtarians Entertain Faculties
and School Boards at Meet
ing Thursday Night
II MEMBERS AND GUESTS

The Smyrna Rotary Club enter
tanned the members of the facul-
ties and the boards of education of
the Smyrna and Clayton Schools
at dinner at The Wayside Inn on
Thursday night. There were II
members and guests in attendance.
Dr. Charles Swope, president of
West Chester State Teachers Col
lege, West Chester, Pa, and
former district governor of the
272nd district, Rotary Internation-
al, was the speaker on a program
arranged by Mayor Albert A. New
comb, Sr. DR.. Swope reviewed the
achievements in science and medi;
cine which have revolutionize6
America, and told of Americas un-
limited opportunities. saying that
"this time is the best time to dc
something, to teach boys and
girls of these opportunities. He
stressed having faith in America
against the many isms now preva-
lent. George w. Wright, superin-
tendent of schools, made the re-
sponse. Presiding was Reynolds
Pratt, and group singing was led
by Willard Rutter. Mrs. Charles
Swope was also guest. Next
Thursday, November 8, the Rotar-
ians will be host at ladies night,
with wives of members as their
guests. Among the other events
scheduled at The Wayside Inn are
a dinner meeting of the John Deere
Machinery Co. on Wednesday; q
luncheon meeting of the State
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton on Saturday, Nov. 5. with
Mrs. Glenn S. Skinner, Newark
state regent, presiding; and the
monthly dinner meeting of the
Smyrna-C Clayton Chamber of Com.
merce on Tuesday, November 8.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Services and Meetings Announced
for Sunday and Week

Services and Meetings Announced
for Sunday and Week
Asbury Methodist Church, the
Rev. Walter l.. Beckwith, Pastor,
announces services for Sunday,
November 6, and the following
week: Morning Worship at IL am.;
church school at 10 am, classes
for all ages. Evening service at
7:30 pm. The Youth Choir will sing
at this service. Prayer service will
be held on Wednesday evening at
7:3O o'clock. Everyone is invited to
attend this service. On Friday
evening, November 4. at 8 o'clock,
the Willing Workers Bible Glass
will hold their monthly meeting in
the social hall of the church. Please
note change of evening. The MY.
F. will hold a scarf social at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Nowland on Monday evening, at
7:30 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
SCHOOL REPAIR
AT CLAYTON
Plans Approved for Additional
Classroom and Other
Improvements
TO HOLD REFERENDUM

AT recent meeting of the State
School Building Program Board,
held in the Executive Offices at
Dover, the needs of the Clayton
School District were presented by
the clayton Board of Trustees. The
request contained in the report in
cludes the erection of one class
room, one store room, and repairs
to the heating plant. The request
was approved for $4,000, $40, 400
of which will be supplied by the
state, and $13,600 is to be provided
by the local district. The Board of
Trustees was authorized to proceed
with referendum. The need for an
additional classroom has been
acute for sometime. Increased en-
rollment per grade is in excess of
what is considered acceptable prac-
tice. To overcome this situation
the first grade has been divided
into two sections. One section is
now being taught in what was once
the school lunch room, and recently
used as the school library. This
however, is only temporary ar
rangement, since the room is not
sufficiently equipped for permanent
use as a classroom. And, also, much
use restricts the use as a library.
The need for storage facilities is
also urgent. At present supplies
are stored in various closets about
the building, which results in
waste, loss and improper care. Such
practice also creates a definite fire
hazard in the school. In order to
carry out the building program it
will not be necessary to increase
taxes in the district according to
the Board of Trustees. A commun-
ity meeting will be called in the
near future by the school board SO
details of the program can be ex-
planned to the public.
Education Week
Parents and frieHds are invited
to visit the school during American
Education Week, November Z to
IL, to see what is being done and
to see the needs of the school.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
STRANGE MALADY STRIKES
MIR. and Mrs. Harry still, Jr. Mys-
teriously Stricken at Home Sunday

tertously Stricken at Home Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Still, Jr. are
recovering from a mysterious ill.,
ness with which they were stricken
at their home on Lake Drive last
Sunday, the cause of which has
not been discovered. Everyone who
went to assist them was also af-
fected by the strange malady.
They were both taken to Kent Gen.
eral Hospital, Dover, in the Amer
lean Legion ambulance after treat
ment by DR.. w. C. Pritchard. Mr..
Still was able to return to his dut-
les at the post Office on Tuesday
morning but Mrs. Sill remained at
the hospital for several days. Mrs.
Ruth Stevenson, a neighbor who
went to their assistance, was also
made ill, as was Mrs. Medford
Davis, Sr., of Clayton, mother of
Mrs. Still. Mrs. Davis was under
the care of DR.. Richard w. Come
gys. DR.. Pritchard was also affect
ed, and Grant Garis, driver of the
ambulance, suffered from a head
ache by the time he reached the
hospital. An investigation of the
home revealed no gas leaks, nor
any apparent reason for the dis
turbance. The young children of
the family were not at home at
the time, and they are all staying
temporarily at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Still, Sr.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
FRANK GREENwELL TO WED
VIII Marry Miss Betty Curnutt
of Iowa November II

VIII Marry Miss Betty Curnutt
of Iowa November IL
The marriage of Miss Betty Cur
mutt, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Curnutt, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
and Mr.. ]. Frank Greenwell, of
Smyrna, son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry T. Greenwell, will take
place at the home of the Rev. Dis
ston w. Jacobs, Rehoboth Beach,
on Saturday, November IL. The
ceremony will be performed by Mr..
Jacobs, cousin of the bridegroom
to-be. The attendants will be Mr..
and Mrs. Henry r. Shapley, Smyr-
ma. Miss Curnutt, a member of
Sigma chapter, Beta Sigma Phi
sorority, was graduated from the
Roosevelt High School, Cedar Rap
ids. Mr.. Greenwell, now associated
with Townsend Brothers, Dover,
was formerly in the employ of the
State of Delaware as an accountant.
He is a past president and charter
member of the Smyrna Lions Club
and is treasurer of the Kent Coun-
ty Young Republicans. Mr.. and
Mrs. Curnutt entertained recently
at a large informal reception to in
troduce Mr.. Greenwell to their
friends in Cedar Rapids, and a
dinner party and shower was also
given by friends of Miss Curnutt
in honor of the couple while Mr..
Greenwell was their guest.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
MRS. w. I'll. BULLOCK RETURNS
PAINTING TO CENTURY CLUB

grandmother, all my mothers re-
latives, and with deep appreciation
the development of the town by
my mothers family, 1 wish to dom
ate this oil painting of Mrs. Reyn-
olds' to your club, and to to show
my appreciation of the efforts of
my cousin, Mrs. Robert Denney,
for the benefit derived from the
sale of the painting. My best wish
es to you and your members for a
successful year. Sincerely, signed,
Amy williams Bullock" Investi-
CATION shows that Mrs. Bullock
was a member of the Holding and
Sudcliff families, and that the
Holding and Denney families lived
at The Lindens.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
Death of Mrs. Elvina Wright

Mrs. Elvina Wright, IA years, of
Cheswold, died in Smyrna on Sat
urday, October 20. She was the
daughter of Thomas Attix and
Catherine Burris Attix. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, Nov
ember 1, from the FAIRIES Funeral
Chapel, with the Rev. Walter l..
Beckwith, pastor of Asbury Meth
odist Church, in charge. Interment
was in Odd Fellows Cemetery. She
was the widow of the late Harry
M. Wright. She is survived by two
children: Mrs. Mildred Carey,
Smyrna; and Mrs. Esther w. Keith
of Dover; two sisters: Mrs. Susan
Williams, Smyrna; and Mrs. En-
ma Baxter, Upper Darby, Pa; two
brothers: John w. Attix, Dover;
and Thomas Attix, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
Checker Inn Sold

Herbert Benway of Smyrna, has
purchased of Landis Wilson of
Georgetown, his restaurant on Du-
Pont Boulevard, Smyrna, known
as Checker Inn. Fred Harris, Sr.
and Bill Harris will be the new
managers, Mr.. Harris having had
20 years experience in the restaur-
ant business.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
Revival at Holden's Church

Revival services are being held
each evening at Holden's Church,
near Sudlersville, Md, and will
continue until Sunday, November
13. The evangelist is the Rev. Paul
Hilbert of Pleasant Hill, Md. Sing
ers and children workers are Mrs.
Paul Hilbert, Miss Eunice Walter
of Annville, Pa, and Miss Verma
Doris Naylor of Clayton. All are
invited to attend these services.
The Rev. Mabel Erskine is the pas
tor.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
LEGION ELECTS OFFICERS
Lee f. Slaughter Elected Com
mander of Local Legion Post

mander of Local Legion Post
Lee F. Slaughter was named
Commander of the David C. Har-
rison Post No. IA, American Leg
ion, at the annual election of that
post last Wednesday, october 26.
Other officers elected were: First
vice commander, Marion A. Davis;
second vice commander, James E.
A. JONES; third vice commander,
Beverly Gaulke; adjutant, George
d. Wright; asst. adjutant, Clifford
Lasana; finance officer, Grant G..
Garis; historian, William H. Ken
worthy; chaplain, Harry L. Robin
son; sgt.-at-arms, Clarence M. EN-
erson; executive committeeman,
Martin Bessinger; chief driver and
custodian of ambulance, Grant G..
Garis. The installation of officers
will be held in the near future.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
Missionary to Speak at Clayton

Miss Olive I. Hodges, for many
years a Methodist missionary in
Japan, will bring the message Sun
day morning, November 6 at IL
am. to the Ewells-St. Paul con-
gregation in clayton. Miss Hodges
spent sometime in concentration
camp in Japan during the war. She
has had a wide experience and it
will be a privilege to hear her. The
public is cordially invited.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
OPEN HOUSE AT DOVER BASE
Dover Squad of Civil Air Patrol
To Hold Open House Sunday, Nov 6

Dover Squad of Civil Air Patrol
To Hold Open House Sunday, Nov 6
The Dover Squad of the Civil Air
Patrol will hold open house at the
Dover Air Force Base Sunday,
November 8 from to 4:50 pm.
The Civil Patrol Cadets will con-
duct tours of inspection of class
rooms and training facilities for
all visitors. Two sound films will
be shown the guests, "Air Lift"
and Beyond the Line of Duty"
Several patrol planes will give
demonstrations, including the land
ing of medical supplies, forest pa
troll and rescue. One special LIS,
equipped as an ambulance, will al
so be demonstrated. The public is
urged to attend.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-03
New Members of Century Club

Announcement is made of the
following new members of the
Twentieth Century Club by the
president, Mrs. Joseph Ennis: Mrs.
Harper Jones, Mrs. Fred Slaugh-
ter, Mrs. Robert Riddagh, Mrs.
Norman Wilder, Mrs. Arthur Biers,
Mrs. Jerome d. Niles, Jr.; and re-
instated members: Mrs. r. F. Cor
ley and Miss Bertha Smithers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-14
ALASKA, pNW NOT
 IN INAUGURAL PARADE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-lR- The Pacific Northwest and Alaska will have no official representation in the inaugural parade next week. except the Seattle police drill team of about 40 members.
 Congressional delegations from Washington and Oregon said today that as far as they knew that will be the only group from the North west in the huge parade honoring President Truman.
 Alaska, which voted Democratic two weeks before the country elect ed a Democratic National Adminis- tration, also will not be officially represented.
 Delegate Bartlett of Alaska said he had inquired if the Territory would have an official delegation in the parade and was told the Ter ritory had no funds for such an ex- pense.
 Hawaii, however, will have large float in the parade boosting for statehood.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-14
AC H ESQ N APPROVED,
 SEN. COM .

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-lR- Dean Acheson won unanimous ap- proval of the Senate Foreign Rela- tions Committee today to be Sec retary of State.
 Quick confirmation is expected ln the Ser a te. Chairman Connally D-Tex.) of the Foreign Relations Committee has announced that the nomination will come up there next week
 Acheson-who denied he ever was an "appeaser" of Russia got a clean hill after a secret session with the committee this morning in which he discussed in detail his views on foreign affairs.
 Members had said before the vote that they expected to know just where Acheson stands on continu- ing the cold war with Russia. They were sworn to secrecy.
 Connally said most of Acheson' $ testimony in an executive commit 'ae session was secret, but he re- leased this excerpt from his\state- ments:
 Ut is my view that Communism as a doctrine is economically fatal to a free society and to human rights and fundamental freedoms.
 Communism as an aggressive factor in world conquest is fatal tC independent governments and free peoples"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-14
PAY HIKE
 FOR THREE
By JOHN CHADWICK

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA. -R = A bill hiking the pay of the Presi. dent Vice-President and Speaker of the House is headed for House action Monday, after overwhelming Senate approval.
 Passage in the House seemed vir- tually certain. The measure clear ed the Senate by 68 to g margin last night, the first major action in the 81st Congress.
 As passed by the Senate, the measure would increase the Presi- dents salary from $75,000 to $100,- 900 and would give him new $50,- 900 tax-exempt expense allowance on top of his present $40.0O0 travel and maintenance allowance.
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Elwin Lee Messer, Marshal; William Albert Chipperfield, Senior Dea- con; William Hugh Barron, Junior Deacon; Lester Lew Holmes, Senior Steward; Buford Welsh Matheny, Junior Steward; Earl Leslie Hunt CT. Organist; Olaf K. Bedding, Tyler.
 o. E. S. Officers
 Eastern Star Officers installed were:
 Henrietta B. Power, Worthy Matron; William Hugh Barron Worthy Patron; Daisy Fagerson Associate Matron; Thomas Lloyd Crooks, Associate Patron; Alice Brown, Secretary; Iona Berggren Treasurer; Mae Wright Conduct ress; Elma Burrus, Associate Con- ductress.
 Dorothy Novatney, Adah; Mildred Barron, Ruth; Pauline Matheny Esther; Pauline Cady, Martha; Marian Hedges, Electa.
 Doris Hanebury, Chaplain; Haze Mantyla, Marshal; Helen E. Rolf Warder; Oscar Cecotti, Sentinel; Dewey Sheldon, Flag Bearer; Flor ence Akervick, Color Bearer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-14
VALDEZ HAS BIGDAMAGE,
 SN0 W FALL

VALDEZ, Alaska, Jan. 14-tR-A five-foot fall of heavy, wet snow collapsed roofs of four buildings here with damage estimated at $25.- 900.
 The snowfall, occurring Tuesday and Wednesday, caused damage to a business building, the city airplane hangar and two warehouses. No che was hurt, and removal of snow from roofs of other major Buildings was completed today.
 One of the warehouses damaged belonged to the Standard Oil Com pany. A portion of the roof broke under weight of the snow
 Plane travel was disrupted by the storm, and the Alaska Road Com m'ssion at Juneau reported highway traffic to the Tok Cutoff at Men tasta Lake had been halted tenn porarily.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-14
INSTALLATION OF MASON, EASTERN
 STAR HELD HERE

The Scottish Rite Temple was the center of interest during this week for fraternal organizations, particularly those of the MaSonS and Eastern star, who held unusual batnLnngs incident to their annual Installation of officers.
 On Monday evening, the spacious ledge room Of the Temple was filled to capacity to witness the joint installation ceremonies of the newly elected officers Of Mt. Ju- neau lodge of Masons and those of Juneau Chapter No. ', Order Of Eastern Star, as they were inducted into office in accordance with their impressive ritualistic ceremonies.
 Opening the evenings entertain ment, an organ prelude of two num- bers was played by Miss Dorianne Barnes. Following these numbers, Willis R. Booth, Master of Mt Juneau Lodge, gave a cordial mes sage of welcome to the audience, which was composed of members and friends of Gastineau Channel, as well as numerous visitors from different parts of the Territory.
 Following the address of vel come, Worshipful Master Booth, assisted by Past Master John J. Fargher, as Installing Master, to- gether with Past Masters Morrell L. MacSpadden as Marshal and Maurice s. Whittier as Chaplain, conducted exercises, installing Glenn Otto Abraham as Worshipful Master, together with other off, cers for the coming year. The im- pressive exercises were interspersed with appropriate solos by Ernest Ehler, with Dorianne Barnes at the organ
 Retiring Master Willis k. Booth was presented with a Past Mas ters jewel, by Past Master Wilfred Leivers as a token of appreciation for his leadership of the lodge dur ing the past year.
 o. E. s. Services
 Immediately following the Ma sonic ceremonies, the Eastern Star services were opened by the en- trance of the Installing Officers and newly elected and appointed officers. Their entrance was high
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East and presented with a cor sage by Mrs. Bowling, in appre- citation of her faithful and pains taking work as Secretary of the Star for the past several years.
 Masonic Officers
 Masonic officers installed were Glenn Otto Abraham, Worshipful Master; Carson Albert Lawrence, Senior Warden Albert Cooley, Ju- nior Warden; Very Worshipful James Wilfred Leivers, Secretary; Very Worshipful Howard Stabler, Treasurer.
 Thomas Lloyd Crooks, Chaplain;
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some floral bouquet. During the installation ceremonies, Mrs. Lila Mae Baskin delighted the audience with two solos.
 As token of appreciation from the Chapter, Retiring Worthy Ma tron Bowling was presented with beautiful Past Matron's ring by Past Worthy Matron Mrs. Mildred Martin, and Retiring Patron Floyd Fagerson was presented with a Past Patrons jewel by Past Patron Victor Power.
 During the evening, Secretary Alice Brown was conducted to the
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Lighted by the beautiful gowns worn by the officers, several of which were symbolic of the colors of their stations.
 Retiring Worthy Matron, Mary Jeanette Bowling, as Installing Officer, assisted by Past Worthy Matron Gladys Stabler, as Install ing Officer and Chaplain and Past Worthy Matron Lille B. Hooker as Installing Marshal then pro- ceeded with their installation cere- monies As Henrietta B. Power was installed as Worthy Matron, she was presented with hand