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Smyrna times., 1949-06-30
WINS 1l-YEAR
PENSION FIGHT
Injured 26 Years Ago While
State Trooper, Grover King
Granted Pension
RETROACTIVE TO 1888

] Twenty-six years ago next Dec
ember Grover C. King of Smyrna
state police officer patrolling tn,
highway in line of duty, was seri
ously injured trying to avoid a col
lision with two automobiles neal
Duck Creek. Monday, after II
years of trying, he finally gained
the S62.50 month pension which
was made possible by a law of the
1887 general assembly. In the ac-
cident, King, now so, suffered a
broken right leg, broken ribs, a
fractured skull, knee and internal
injuries. He was permanently
crippled but after disqualification
returned to the force in September,
1924. The former trooper tried to
do days work on crutches, but
found the strain too much and re-
signed, with an honorable dis
charge, in September, 1925. There
was no pension law then but the
1887 session of the General Assem-
bly, passed one. Section 4 of Chap
ter 262 of this act says, in part:
"That any former, present or fu-
ture member of the State Highway
Police or the State Police, who has
heretofore received or who may
hereafter receive permanent in
juries in the performance of his
duties, shall upon certification of a
physician selected by the board
Estate Police Pension Board) or
by said injured person, be entitled
to receive a pension equal to one
half of his salary at the time said
injury was received" In July, 1888,
King applied for a pension under
this new act and was turned down
Sometime later he retained David
B. Coke, Jr., Wilmington attorney,
and in March of this year made
another application which was
again turned down. Mr.. Coke start
ed a mandamus action which led
to an opinion by the attorney gen.
eral sought by the Pension Board.
CONTINUED on Page Fonrl
Smyrna times., 1949-06-30
TO INSTALL
NEW OFFICERS
J. Reynolds Pratt To Be In
stalled New President
Tonight
REV. PARSONS TO SPEAK

The Rev. Donald ]. Parsons, rec
tor of st. Peters P. E. Church, was
the guest speaker at the dinner
meeting of the Smyrna Rotary
Club on Thursday night at The
Wayside Inn on a program ar
ranged by Harry P. Jones. Mr..
Parsons, who was introduced by
Charles l.. Harmonson, talked on
what summer camps do for boys.
Basing his opinions on his personal
experiences, he said that it is i'm
possible to transform boys
character in two weeks, but many
obstacles are overcome, and they
can be built up morally, learning
to control emotions. BY mingling
with various classes and nationali-
ties prejudice is overcome among
the boys; they are taught fair play,
and to work and play together, ac-
cording to the speaker. To some
boys an entire new world is opened
up, they develop a sense of secur-
ity, learn to play games, see ami
mails and objects never seen before,
and are groomed for manhood, he
continued. The response was made
by George w. Wright, superinten-
dent of schools, who thanked Mr..
Parsons on behalf of the club for
his instructive address. Next
Thursday the installation of new
officers will take place with past
district governor, the Rev. Thomas
Williams. Salem, N. j. officiating.
]. Reynolds Pratt is president
elect, and Albert A. Newcomb, Sr.,
mayor of Smyrna, is vice president
elect. Visiting Rotarians included
Ralph Stout, Boston, Mass, How
ard K. Beach, Coatesville, Pa, and
w. Charles Paradee, Dover.
Smyrna times., 1949-06-30
MEETING AT
OLD TOWN HALL
c. Huber DEM To Discuss
Plans For Inducing More In
dustries To Locate Here
TONIGHT AT s O'CLOCK

Through the Town Council and
the Smyrna-Clayton Chamber of
Commerce arrangements have been
made for meeting of delegation
from the council and chamber with
C. Huber DEM, of the Delaware
State Industrial Planning Council
to be held at the Old Town Hall,
South and Main Streets, on Thurs
day evening, June 80 at 8 o'clock.
Representatives of the service
clubs of Smyrna and Clayton have
also been invited to attend. At that
time Mr.. DEM will discuss with
those representing the above
groups the methods and plans
which the Industrial Planning
Council has formulated for induc-
ing more industries to locate in the
state, and to point out just what
benefits the Smyrna-Clayton COM
munity may derive from their eff
forts, and what part they will be
expected to play in the plan. At a
recent meeting of the local Cham
ber of Commerce, Mayor Albert A.
Newcomb, Sr. was appointed to
act as head of a committee to ar
range for this meeting, and he has
been assisted by Charles M. Gee,
William Kruchen, and James Mer-
Ill
Smyrna times., 1949-06-30
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. George Darrell OF
Kenton, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Laura Catherine
Darrell of Dover to Mr.. Guss c.
Duerr, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Guss c.
Duerr of Wyoming, Delaware. Miss
Darrell is a graduate of John Bas-
sett Moore High School and is
presently employed as secretary in
the personnel department of Inter
national Latex Corporation, Dover.
Mr.. Duerr is a veteran of World
War II and is employed by the
Bata Shoe Co., Dover. The wedd-
ing will take place later in the
summer.
Smyrna times., 1949-06-30
WHOLE NO. 1887
|C00RDINATOR
AT UNIVERSITY
Milton r. Roberts Named Co.
0rdinatOr of Student Af-
fairs at U. of ID.
NEW CAMPUS POSITION

To implement recommendation
made following a recent study of
student government and student
life at the University of Delaware,
President William S. Carlson has
announced appointment of Milton
r. Roberts as eoordinator of stu
dent affairs, effective in Septem-
Der. The position is a new one on
the Delaware campus.
Mr.. Roberts, at present an in
structor in the Department of Mod
ern Languages, has been active in
many campus activities since he
came to Delaware last fall. He cur
rently is coach of the varsity la
crosse team.
In announcing Mr.. Roberts ap-
Ipointment, President Carlson ex-
Iplained that he will act as adviser
and coordinator for students, indi-
vidually and in groups, in arrang-
ing and conducting activities.
DIR. Carlson cited a report to
him by Dean E. C. Williamson. of
the University of Minnesota, after
the dean had visited the campus
for a week last winter to survey
student needs. THE University of
Delaware" according to the report,
has an excellent program of SER
vices to students which is seriously
handicapped by being scattered
and unorganized in its overall as
poets; there also are some gaps"
Dean Williamson's proposals for
improving this situation consti-
tuted one of his two major recon-
mendations, and DIR. Carlson ex-
pressed the opinion that the new
office of Coordinator of Student
Affairs, under Mr.. Roberts, would
be the first and perhaps the most
important step in the program.
Further consideration is being
given, he added, to changes in SER
vice as outlined by Dean Williams
son, including some notifications
of the present advisory system.
This was the second major topic of
the Williamson report.
Mr.. Roberts, who has been on
the Delaware faculty since last
September, will be relieved of his
teaching duties in order to devote
full time to his new position.
In addition to coaching lacrosse,
he is faculty adviser to DeIaware's
new chapter of Omicron Delta
Kappa, the national honorary fra
ternity recognizing campus leader
ship. He was elected to ODK as
an undergraduate at Johns Hop
kins University, from which he
was graduated after majoring in
Spanish. He is taking graduate
work in that language at Middle
bury College, VT, during summers.
He has written several songs.
CONTINUED on Page five)
Smyrna times., 1949-06-30
Pastor Welcomed Back

The Rev. Mabel V. Erskine, pas
tor of Holden's Church, near Sud-
lersville, Md, was given surprise
reception when seventy members
and friends gathered at the Com
munity Hall at Downs Chapel to
welcome her back for the 14th year
as pastor of the church. After de-
votional services, games were play
ed and refreshments served.
Smyrna times., 1949-06-30
PRICE FUEL
BUSINESS SOLD
Diamond Ice and Coal Com
pany Purchases w. w. Price
COmpany's Fuel Interests
EXPAND FARM SERVICE

Warner w. Price, Jr., President
of Warner w. Price Company, Inc,
announced today that the Company
has sold it's interests in coal and
fuel oil to Diamond Ice and Coal
Company whose speciality for many
years has been the sale of heating
services. Included in the sale are
the Price Company's coal yard on
West Mt. Vernon Street, Smyrna
and its fuel handling equipment.
Mr.. Price further stated that the
Price Company will continue to en-
gage in its agricultural interests
which have represented the larger
share of its business for many
years. Of chief importance is the
manufacturing of fertilizers at the
company's plant at Smyrna Land
ing. This activity was originated
by Mr.. Prices grandfather, L. NJ.
Price, in 1884. Later Warner w.
Price, Sr. continued the business
until his death in 1888. In recent
years the company has expanded
greatly in its agricultural work. In
addition to fertilizer manufactur-
ing the company has been a pion-
eer in Delaware in spreading ferti-
lizers by truck. This popular SER
vice is growing rapidly. More re-
Gently the firm has been doing
busting work for insect ana fungus
control for farm crops. Another
new and popular service is that of
weed control in small grains and
corn. The company has equipment
for weed spraying, performing the
service for the farmer, producing
effective control at a great saving
of farm labor. The company also
buys and ships grain. The sale of
the coal and fuel oil portion of the
business will allow the company to
devote its full time and effort To
agricultural work, and will enable
the~firm to develop further the
newest labor-saving agricultural
services.
Smyrna times., 1949-06-30
FERTILIZER
ASS0. MEETING
9th Annual Meet Held At
Ocean City, Maryland
Last Week End
w. w. PRICE PRESIDENT

The 9th annual meeting of the
Delmarva Peninsula Fertilizer As
sociation was held last weekend at
the George Washington Hotel,
Ocean City, Md, with Warner w.
Price, Jr., of Smyrna, the presi-
dent, presiding. The guest speaker
at the morning session Saturday
was DR.. Vincent Sauchelli, of the
research department of the Davi-
son Chemical Corp, whose talk
covered recent research work in
agricultural chemicals, with par
ticular respect to work on radio
active isotopes. He was introduced
by Gov. Elbert N. Carvel, of Della
ware, vice president of the assocfa-
tion. Russell Coleman, president
of the National Fertilizer Associa-
ton, and Cedric Gran, assistant to
the president of the American
Plantfood Council, both gave brief
addresses. Among the other guests
were state agronomists and state
chemists from Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia. Mrs. Price accom-
panied her husband to the conven-
lion. A dinner-dance was held
Saturday evening. In addition to
Mr.. and Mrs. Price, those from
Smyrna who attended were MIR.
md Mrs. Ralph G. FAIRIES, Mr..
lanes R. Ford, and Miss Marie
FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1949-06-30
BASEBALL JULY 4th
MiddletOwn To Be At Clayton
July 4; To Award $50 Bond

Sports fans that are staying in
town on the Fourth" will not want
to miss the Clayton AIiddletown
baseball game scheduled for 2:30
pm. on the Clayton School dia-
mond. AS special feature at this
game the Clayton Baseball Club
will award a $50 Savings Bond 70
the holder of the lucky ticket.
Donations are now being taken at
most of the business places in Clay
ton and the funds will be used to
finance the team through the sea-
son. Tom Kennedy's nine travel
to Chesapeake City Sunday, July 8
and return home Monday to face
The local batsmen
have been playing good ball of late
and by taking these two games
will move right up among the lead
ers in the V-League standings.
Smyrna times., 1949-06-30
Christening at st. Peters Church

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
William B. Owens was christened
William Brooke owens, Jr. at st,
Peters P. E. Church on Sunday
afternoon. The rector, the Rev.
Donald ]. Parsons, officiated. The
sponsors in baptism were Mrs.
Archer Crosley, Philadelphia;
Charles A. Owens, Jr., Lansdowne,
Pa. and John E. Wilson III, Smyr-
ma, uncles of the chilu. Mr.. and
Mrs. John E. Wilson, Jr. entertain
ed at buffet supper for the fami-
lies at their home following the
ceremony.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-01
ALASKA C0ASTAL. CARRIES 46 ON
 FLIGHTS THURS

On yesterdays full schedule oi flights by Alaska Coastal Aiflinef total of 46 passengers was car ried with 34 arriving and 12 denart- ing.
 For Ketchikan, passengers were Dave Drebelbis, James Griffin, 4 V. Color, George Thorcon, Larry Lindstrom.
 For Eoonah: Ed Lindoff, Jennie Charles.
 For Sitka Miss Whittemore Francis Eben. Chris Wyller, L. E Evans, B. c. Sutton
 Prem Wrangell: Spot O'Neil, Otto Hellan.
 From Pelican City: Don Loren .en. Lillian Stearns.
 Fres,l Eoonah. Andrew McKin- pr. Ruth Lozke, Jack Lokke, Al bert Jackson, Mir and Mrs. Jacot Pratt, Katherine Howard.
 From Skagway: Albert Hanson Eyangeline and Martha Hanson Sigrid H. Calkins, Don Burrus, Mrs ]. R. McMillan, Mrs, A. s. Churchill and Mrs. Hall. From Haines: Steve L. Homer John Fox, Neil Roody, Isabelle Mil CT Albert M Machin, June Ma ,laln, Eric Machin.
 A'rcm Sitka: Tom Morgan, Star arndt, Josephine Carter, MT. Heino V. Rulse, Mrs. G. Pearscn, ShirleJ pearson.
 From Fish Bay: Wally Westfall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-01
PROCLAMATION

Acting Governor Lew M. Will Hams has issued the following Army Day proclamation.
 WHEREAS the President of the United States has issued the fol- lowing Proclamation,
 WHEREAS the Army of the United States is bulwark of the Nations defense in war and faith full servant of the people in time of peace; and
 WHEREAS, currently, tasks vital to the final establishment Of 8 durable peace are entrusted to the Army and are being performed at home and across the seas; and
 WHEREAS Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, 75tn Congress, 1st Session, which was agreed to by the House of Representatives on March l6, 1947 t50 Stat 11O8), pro- vides:
 That April 6 of each year be recognized by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America as Army Day, and that the President of the United States be requested, as Commander in Chief, to order military units throughout the United States to assist civic codieS in appropriate celebration to such extent as he may deem advisable; to issue a proclamation each year declaring April 6 as Army Day, and in such proclamations to in- vite the Governors of the various states to issue Army Day procla- nations: Provided, that in the event April falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be recog- nized as Army Day:
 NOW, THEREFORE, I, HARRY s. TRUMAN, President of the United States of America, do here by proclaim Wednesday, April 6, 1949, as Army Day; and I invite the Governors of the various States, Territories, and possessions to issue proclamations for the celebration of that day in such manner as to render appropriate honor to the Army of the United States in all its component parts-the Organized Reserves, the National Guard, and the Regular Army-and to the mil- liens of Army veterans who have returned to civilian pursuits.
 As Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, desire that Army Commands throughout the Nation mark the Gesignated day with appropriate ceremonies and cooperate with civil authorities and civic bodies in suitable celebration.
 I commend to the consideration cf my fellow citizens the reflection that or Army is protector of Those values and principles upon which our society is founded.
 Ginsa the fortunes oi our Nation and tie peaoe of the world depend in part upon the skill, the gallantry and tle incorporating devotion of the Army of the United States, lea us all, on the day appointed, accord to our Army the signal recognition that it deserves"
 NCW, THEREFORE, I, LEW
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-01

 Come and get it, boysl Get your entry blank, sign up, and start now to build a Soap Box Derby racing car. It's a lot of fun-and it's well worth your effort. There are prizes galore. You may coast to victory here at home, then com pete at Akron, Ohio, in the Ma tional Finals-where the winner gets, free, a four-year college scholarship.
 The Soap Box Derby is open to boys of Ills years Gnclusive). It costs you nothing to enter and very little to build car. Ariu this years new rules make it easier than ever to build winning car.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-01

WILLIAMS, Acting Governor of Alaska, call the attention of the people of Alaska to this Proclama- ton. and urge that they participate in observing the day of April 6, 1s49, as ARMY DAY.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-01
RADIO LOG
 K N Y Alaska Rroadcasting Co.
 c. B. S. DIAL 1460-JUNEAU FRIDAY EVENING

FRIDAY EVENING 5:00-Excursions in Science. 5:15-Governor Gruening-A ABS. 6:00-News. 6.15-Animal Court. Sport Scenario. 6.30-Billboard of Air. 6:45--Local News.
 % Ave Maria Hour. -:30--AiSTHG;; GGCTREY- -CBS 0-Weather. 9:O5-Time to Dance. 8:15-NIGHT EDITOR-C -CBS. s..30- Piano Classics. .45-Inside China. 9:00-Alaska News. g.l5-Viking Varieties. a.30-CAMP FIRE GIRLS-CBS. l0:0O-Tomorrows News. 10:15-Drifting on a Cloud. 0:30-Forecasts. Saturday Morning and Afternoon
 Sign On. 7:00-Sunrise Salute. 7:30-News. 7:45-Morning Melodies. s:15-Headlines. e:;20--M Morning Thought. Forecasts. s:30-COUNTRY JOURNAL
 -CBS. 9.00-Music for the Missus. 9:30-Forecasts 9:35-Music. 9.45--Dusty Records. 10 0:00-News. 10 :05-Music. 0:15-Recorded Auditions-ABS 10 0:30-Kids on KINY. II :OO-RED BARBER -CBS. II :3O-Listeners Digest-ABS. II :45-Tempo Time. II .55-Forecasts. 12:00-Hit Tunes. 12:15-News. :3O-TELL IT AGAIN-CBS. l:O0-JUNIOR STAND IN-CBS. 1:30-SATURDAY AT CHASE
 CBS. 2:0O-PHILADELPHIA OR
 CHESTRA-CBS 3:00-CROSS SECTION-CBS. 3:3O-TExAS RANGERS-CBS. :00-Native Music-ABS. 4:15-Children Chapel. 4:3C-GUY LOMBARDO-C CBS. All programs subject to change due to conditions tYyond our cen -rol.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-01
N0SplIAL n0IE5

Admitted to St.. Ann's hospitai yesterday were William L. Bel, Freddie Ballard, Joseph Melvin and Mrs. Neanah Bayers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-04-01
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
 SUB-0FFI(E OPENS
 MAY , IN pALMEF

Ralph E. Marsh, District Engineer of the Water Resources Division, Geological Survey, returned to Ju neau Wednesday night from An chorage. While there, Marsh super vised preparation for opening the Geological Survey sub-offict i1 Palmer. The office will open about May g.
 On May 3, Marvin J. S-aughte' will arrive from the Knoxville Tenn, cffice enroute to the Palm CT office, and leave on the sam day. R. T. Riser is to arrive cl April 28 or 29 from the Salt Lak1 City, Utah, office enloute 10 Palm CT. He will be in charge of the Quality of Water branch.
 SUSIE o. SAILS
 BaA and ice are being put aboard the Susie @ today for a try al black cod fishing west of Cape Spencer. Skipper Wilmar Georg- sen said that he is taking the boat out early tomorrow morning anc will sell his catch at Ketchikan He expects to arrive there abor. April 20.
The Valley settler., 1949-07-01
OQNT IKE TIE
RAIN

The cutworr's arc diminishing, Pa7,Eo7 Lostor states. This is partly du4
 to the fact that tnoir cycle I3 s:r- tering tho stago Of tho cococu erd
 also duo to tho fact that thc V1li- worms arc rot fond Of cold yer ~-a- thor. The wet weather has al-:. -2 it's bad effect on thu work ri ta3 root maggots, Mir, L2s+or saz5. r: hes boon just . littlc biL r..n ~ot for the Na4gGot moths and ia1,l,ct .co7 With th&31, T Ll22g-thns- lass aGg4-
The Valley settler., 1949-07-01
JUNEAU BUSES SEeN iN
IV
EAiMeR

Buses boarinS the name of the oapi- tal City qrailways brought visitors Ito Palmer on Monday of this Wcok. Buses and cars can now be transport od by forry to Hainos, alaska, and travel via the Haincs Cut-off to tn Highway. This method or tray e1 allows tourists the privilege of taking ! boat through the sconic inside passage to Juneau.
The Valley settler., 1949-07-01
TRAINS BACK ON SCHEDULE

Charlie Nelson, Dcrot Agent in Fol- nor, informs US that tho track has been all c1oar for several avs be- tween here and the mines. For a fCW days last Wook trains could not mako tho run to tho mines because of bad slides Of mud on tho tracks be- tween hero and Moose Crock. Tho mud was threo feet doop for a tWo-mil0 stretch, l-r. Eclson stated. It was difficult to romovo because it was so soft and soupy that drodgos cou-r hardly pick it up and got it of rA tracks before it all ran out Of the scoops.
The Valley settler., 1949-07-01
INITIATE NINE MEMBERS

About 50 Lcgionaircs and Auxiliary members were present a special meeting callcd last Friday in tho Carpontor' s Hall. Tho Auzi liary held an Initiation Ceremony for members who had ncver} b6en irs r. at cd into the organization a1roeu ere of theso Woro Charter mCMta-
 The Initiating Team consisted of four Past Department proa1dcr.. Of the Auxiliary in Alaska--lIra :...-.ie King Of KCtchikan, Mrs. llo1r ,.' 5vll of Anchorage, Hrs. Mona Ellis at Anchorage and Mrs. Ithol les : Enc :c not Nati onal bxecut i've Gonrn1 t:e.t- woman. Hrs. lest vas tho Tnitiavtno Chairman.
 Serving with the visiting monbors oh the Initiating team were: Mrs Ann Dornaing, Mrs. Lou hasmuss son Hrs. Dana Nicmann and l+rs. Holon Mayo. tino Were: Nosdames Izola Sims Elsie Love, Victorino 6Widolski, Edt on Huobnor, Ina Ickes, lary Lou Johns, LaVonne Rcodor, Evolyn Niolko end Dorothy Bell.
 Tho Logionairos discussed tho spon- soring of 6 Beauty >uaen for the Ma tarUska Valley Fair at t6oir moot ing and voted to sponsor Mss Hilda StCnVall.
 Following tho meetings, lunch was served by tho Auxiliary.
 TRAINS BACK ON SCHEDULE Charlie Nelson, Dorot Agent ir Fol- mor, informs US that tho track has been all cl0ar for several da vs be-
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-11-15
The Royal Family
Haakon VII, King of Norwa,

Haakon VII, King of Norway,
born August Bird 1872, elected King
November 18th, 1905. Married Ju-
ly 22nd 1896 to Maud Charlotte
Mary Victoria, Princess of Great
Britain and Ireland, Queen of Nor
way, BORN November 26th, 1869,
died November Goth 1888.
Their son:
Olav, Crown Prince of Norway,
born July End 1903. Married on
March 21st 1929 to Martha Sofia
Lovisa Dagmar Thyra, Princess of
Sweden. Crown Princess of Nor
way. born March 2sth 1901.
Their children:
Ragnhild Alexandria, Princess of
Norway. born June 9th 1880.
Astrid Maud Ingeborg. Princess
Of Norway, born February 18th
1882, and Harald, Prince of Nor
way. born February 21st 1887.
King Haakon is the son of the
late King Frederic VIII of Dem
mark, and accordingly the uncle
Of the reigning King Frederic TX.
King Christian X of Denmark was
his grandfather.
Queen Maud was the 5th child
of King Edward VII and sister
of the late King George V. King
Christian X of Denmark was al
so her grandfather. The King and
the late Queen were thus first cou-
sins.
Crown Princess Martha is the
eldest daughter of Prince Carl of
Sweden "a brother of King Gus
tat V of Sweden) and Princess In
geborg, who is a sister of King
Haakon VII. The Crown Prince
and Princess are consequently first
cousins as well. The late Queen
Astrid of Belgium was a sister Of
Crown Princess Martha.