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Smyrna times., 1949-10-06

Miss Annie w. Sutton is on an
extended visit to her mother in
Chester, Pa, and her sister in Pal
myra, N. J.
Mr.. William knight, of Cecilton,
Md, was the guest of VIM. d. Haz-
ell on Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Haynes, who
have been visiting friends in New
ark, are now in Wilmington.
Rev. DR.. ]. L. Estlin is in at
tendance on the semi-annual ses-
sion of the New Castle Presbytery,
which commenced yesterday even-
ing. He was down on the program
for one of the closing speeches to-
day.
N. F. Wilds, who has been cash.
ier of the Fruit Growers Bank
since its Inauguration over twenty
three years ago, whose resignation
has been referred to in recent is
sues of this paper, bade his friends
good bye and left for Washington
on Monday morning.
Mrs. r. B. Dunn, of Camden, is
visiting her son, William F. Dunn.
Miss Louisa A. Cummins spent
several days in New York last
week in attending the Dewey cele-
bration. She was favored with a
fine view of the naval parade from
the hospital ship.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Waters and
Miss Helen Waters have closed
their residence here and will spend
the winter in Philadelphia. They
left Monday morning.
w. H. Cooper, Jr., of Whining
ton, was in town last week.
Misses Grace and Eva Swinney
returned to Baltimore, Md, Mon
day to enter again upon their med
ical studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Walls, of
Church Hill, Md, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward G.
Walls.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Marriott Fowler
spent Sunday with her relatives
near Millington, Md.
P. Price Jacobs was a visitor to
Wilmington on Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Parker, of Middle
town, and Mr.. Levi Sterner, of
Camden, drove down from Middle
town Sunday, and were guests of
Miss Katherine Beckett.
Miss Caddie Shapley, Frankford,
Pa, and Miss Lethey Hurd, of I'm
ionville, Va, are the guests of MIR.
and Mrs. William FAIRIES.
Mr.. Levi e. Anthony left this
morning for Hoosick Fall, N. Y, to
join his wife on two months visit
there.
Messrs. w. G. Anthony and
John p. LeFevre, who for the past
week have been at sea, expect to
arrive in London tomorrow.
MIR. Reuben E. Denney, of Phila-
delphia, now on an extended visit
to his parents at "The Lindens"
sang a bass solo at the Presbyter-
ian Church Sunday morning that
took well with the congregation.
Mr.. Robert Mears, of the PENN
sular News, Milford, made the
Times Office a pleasant call yester-
day.
Irving T. Cooper, who had been
on a weeks visit to New York, re-
turned home last evening. John e
Phillips and wife and Lindon Weld
on also went to New York to wit
ness the Dewey celebration.
Mrs. Ella Griffith, son Maynard
and Miss Maggie Thompson, who
went to Mount Tabor, in the upper
part of New Jersey, in the summer
returned home Monday.
Mrs. Annie Shermer is visiting
Mrs. Joseph Stephenson at Greer
Spring.
Mrs. Hattie Anderson, of Ches
ter, is visiting Mrs. Benjamin Mat
tiford.
Mrs. w. A. FAIRIES is visiting IL
Philadelphia.
Miss Hilda Wells is visiting II
New York.
]. B. Benson has returned from
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks
to relatives and friends for flowers,
cards of sympathy, and use of
automobiles, and also to the Veter-
ans of Foreign Wars and American
Legion, during our recent bereave-
ment.
Mrs. Edgar Faulkner and Son
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
so YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
tion.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
Card of Thanks

Harry D. Spruance and family
wish to thank relatives and friends
for loan of autos, flowers and ten
ders of sympathy during their re-
cent bereavement.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
For SALE
FOR SALE
FOR SALE

Majestic, ivory enamel, combin-
alton coal or oil range. Perfect
condition.
Phone 8901
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
NOTICE To BIDDERs

NUItCE TO BIDDERS
The Board of Education of the Smyrna
Special School District will receive sealed
bids for the installation of oil burners
in the heating boilers of the Smyrna White
School and/or domestic hot water heater
and tank to be installed in the Smyrna
White School. Bids will be received in the
office of George w. Wright, Secretary.
Smyrna. Delaware, until PM. October
26. 1949.
Specifications may be obtained by ad-
dressing George w. Wright, Secretary.
Board of Education. Smyrna. Delaware.
The Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any and /or all bids within
sixty days from October 26. 1949.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
GEORGE w. WRIGHT. Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06

New York led the nation in
paper and paperboard production
in 1916.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
FOR SALE

oil-burning Estate Heatrola, in
good condition, $40. Also a bucket
a-day hot water heater, $40.
]. w. FAIRIES
Main ST., Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06

Texas is said to be named after
the word "Tejas'' meaning friends
or allies.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
FOR SALE

Large Estate Oil Heatrola, used
a short time, in perfect condition.
5O-gallon oil tank included. $4,000
VIM. ]. MacLUCAS
Phone 1902
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
License Application

William III. Waters, Jr. intends
to apply for license to sell alcoholic
beverages for consumption on the
premises in a tap room located on
North Main Street, Smyrna, Del.
William H. Waters, Jr.
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
NOTICE

NOTICE
In pursuance of an order of Elwood
Kemp. Register of Wills, in and for Kent
County. Delaware, dated October 1st AID.
194e notice is hereby given of the grant
ing Letters Testamentary on the estate
of Louise Zoll Spruance on the 1st day of
October AID. 194e. All persons having
claims AGAINST the said Louise Zoll Spru-
ance are required to exhibit the same to
such Executor within one year after the
date of the granting of such Letters, or
abide by the law in that behalf. which
provides that such claims against the said
estate not so exhibited shall be forever
barred.
HARRY d. SPRUANCE, JR.
Executor of Louise Zoll Spruance
deceased
Howard E. Lynch. ESQ.
Attorney for Estate.
Elwood Kemp
Register of Wills
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
BUNGALOW AT
WOODLAND REACH

Attractive 5-room stucco bunga-
low on corner lot. Electric, bath,
large screened porch, nice lawn and
shades, 900. Also furnished cot
tage-s1, 500. Others. Vests Farm
Agency. Carl L. Wright, Smyrna
3542.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
FOR SALE

Fancy, Double Cleaned Abruzzi
Rye, grown from Certified Seed.
Limited Quantity. Book order now.
Dial 4611 Milford.
FRANK CLENDANIEL, INC.
Lincoln, Delaware
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
HOUSE FOR SALE

House on East Commerce Street,
formerly the home of the late Ed
gar Spruance. Interested persons
write or call.
Mrs. Alethia Spruance Fontaine
6231s Concord Ave.
Phone 24546 Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1949-10-06
NOTICE


In pursuance of an order of Elwood
Kemp. Register of Wills. in and for Kent
County. Delaware, dated September 7th A..
d. 1949 notice is hereby given of the
granting Letters Testamentary on the
estate of Alfred Homer Smith on the 7th
day of September AID. 1949. All persons
having claims against the said Alfred
Homer Smith are required to exhibit the
same to such Executor within one year
after the date of the granting of such
Letters. or abide by the law in that be-
half. which provides that such claims
against the said estate not SO exhibited
shall be forever barred.
WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY
BY Endsley p. Feirman. Asst. Vice Pres.
William Dobson. Asst. Sec'y
Executor of Alfred Homer Smith,
deceased.
Elwood Kemp
Register of Wills
Evening star., 1949-10-11
Suspect Held in Chase
DeniesH sHousebreakinq

Police said today that Charlie
tSlim) Jones. jr., is the same man
who leaped 20 feet off a roof.
landed running and then scaled an
8-foot fence after they had fired
three shots at him.
Jones, 27, colored. of the 1900
block of Fourth street NV, denies
everything except his arrest and
the fact that he is charged with
two counts of housebreaking.
An anonymous telephone call
last night told police two suspi-
cious men were on a roof at 1910
u street NV, and Pvts. D. H.
Gould and D. D. Brill investigated.
Later they were joined by Pvt. D.
M. Mansfield and the three spotted
two men on the roof.
The policemen scattered, went
into surrounding maneuvers and
Pvt. Mansgeld fired the first shot,
Pvt. Gould, half a block away,
thought he was being shot at.
ducked behind a tree and fired
twice.
One figure leaped from the roof
ran to the rear of 1906 New Hamp-
shire avenue NV, and climbed
the high fence.
Police are still looking for the
second one.
Evening star., 1949-10-11

at 10 cents a gross: iron, steel
ingots, wire rods and other steel
products from $40 cent to 3-20
cent pound; saws. from IL to 10
per cent ad valorem.
Uruguay-Beef, including corned
beef, duty bound at cents a
pound and minimum ad valorem
rate cut from 20 to Is per cent;
meat extracts down so per cent
to 3A cents a pound; canned
meats, picked or cured beef and
veal reduced from 20 to Is per
cent ad valorem and specific duty
kept at 3 cents pound; cattle
skins and hides cut from 5 to 4
per cent ad valorem; casein or
lacterene. kept at 2a4 cents a
pound.
Evening star., 1949-10-11
Is Patients Flee as Fire
Razes Indiana Sanitarium
BY the Assoeioted Press

MARTINSVILLE, Ind, Oct. II,
"A three-story private sanitarium
was destroyed by flames late yes
terday as the Is patients at the
home fled down ladders and
through windows.
The blaze swept the 40-room
Whiting Sanitarium in less than
an hour and half and threatened
residential homes on both sides OF
the flaming building.
There were no reports Of any
casualties among the sanitarium
patients or staff.
Fire fighters routed persons liv-
ing in surrounding houses from
their homes. A brisk northeast
wind whipped the flames but they
were kept from spreading to other
houses.
The home was located only three
blocks from the town square of
Martinsville, the Morgan County
Evening star., 1949-10-11

seat about 80 miles south OF In
|dianapolis.
Evening star., 1949-10-11

The bell of st. Peters in Rome
weighs 18,600 pounds.
Evening star., 1949-10-11
me-DeIivered Milk
Cut 1Hc in New York
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-Two
major milk distributors today an
nounced cuts Of ~ to 21a cents
a quart on home delivered milk,
effective Thursday.
The new prices announced by
Sheffield Farms and Borden: Ap-
proved milk, 2l cents, down 2
cents; vitamin D homogenized,
% cents, down / "a cents; premium
vitamin D homogenized, % cents,
down az cents.
Evening star., 1949-10-11
Gustav Dedicutes BUILDING

STOCKHOLM, Oct. II (P).-
King Gustaf v made his first pub
lie appearance yesterday after an
illness of several weeks. The 91-
year-old monarch, in a two-sen-
tence speech. dedicated new
premises for the Swedish Supreme
Court.
Evening star., 1949-10-11
Aide Of Spe||man Silent
On ManuiIskY's Charge
By the Assoeiofed Press


BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. Ii
Francis Cardinal Spellman. Arch
bishop Of New York, has left for
Paris after a one-day visit to
Belgium.
j.. A spokesman for the American
prelate refused today to comment
on q Russian charge that Cardinal
Spellman once gave Josef Cardi-
nal Mindszenty $4,000 to aid q
plot against the Communist gov
ernment Of Hungary.
The charge was made yesterday
at Lake Success, N. Y, by Dmitry
z. Manuilsky. delegate to the
United Nations from the Soviet
Ukraine. Cardinal Mindszenty,
convicted by Hungary on treason
charges, now is serving a life
sentence.
On his arrival in Paris Cardinal
Spellman was quoted as saying
he would not comment on the
Soviet charge until he arrived back
in New York. He is scheduled to
take off for New York tonight.
The bell of st. Peters in Rome
weiohs ~ 6fn r,o,,pds
Evening star., 1949-10-11
Mustiffs Weiqh 10 Pounds

The mastiff is q powerfully
built, smooth coated watch dog,
with high massive head and
Wrinkled skin. 1t weighs about
ITO pounds.
Evening star., 1949-10-11

Sunday in a crash of a laison
plane at Mito. 1t was announced
today.
Maj. Bayne's radio failed as he
circled into Mito airstrip in bad
weather preparing to land. A
Evening star., 1949-10-11

search party located the wreckage
near the strip yesterday. Mito 10
IS miles northeast Of Tokyo.
Maj. Bayne is survived by his
widow, Phyllis. and 3-year-old
son here. His home is in Chicago.
Evening star., 1949-10-11
U. S. Army Officer Dies
In PIune Crash in japan
By the Associotsd Press

BY the Assoeiatsd Press
TOKYO, Oct. l1.-Maj. Clar-
ence j. Bayne, chief Of the United
States First Cavalry Division &
light aircraft section, was killed
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-07-23
POLITICAL PRESSURE FOR "52.
20" CLUB EXTENSION MAY
BRING GIBONIJS BILL

Political pressure on Congress
to extend the so-called 1920"
readjustment program for unem-
ployed veterans. may result In
an accelerated drive for enact
ment OF World War ii bonus
law. Commander Coleman OF
WV Post No. 4l06 declared to-
day.
"The WV and other veteran
organizations do not believe il is
necessary TO continue the $3.50
program" Commander Coleman
declared. The extension pro-
posal is not motivated by a desire
to help the veteran" he charged
but rather the political and
labor forces advocating ito ea
tension are doing so for the sole
purpose OF charging off this OBJ
legation against veteran costs
instead OF against state unem.
plotment funds where il right.
fully belongs
In other words, the drive is
aimed al protecting state unem-
ployment compensation funds bv
persuading the federal govern
ment to finance the cost Of UNI
employment benefits for veto
rams. That is what the political
and labor advocates of $3.50 ex.
tension want. and even the gov-
ernors OF some Of the states are
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-07-23

Emory Smith. q LAWYER and a
Democratic campaign worker. Is
being mentioned for one Of three
new iudgeships which are being
created for the District OF Co
lumbia. At present. there is only
one colored person on the bench
in the District Of Columbia. He
is Judge Almond w. Scott OF the
Municipal Court
In his latest proclamation. J
Finley Wilson. rlks' grand ex-
sltes ruler. ssnsynees that he
has trsnsferTse title in the Man.
terey Building at li<h street
and Mornin fsies and Menu
rnents avenues. across from Co
lumbis University. In New York
City. for himself to the Elks
grand lodge for $4,000 instead
Of $4,000 which was the agreed
transfer price.
Finley also mentions in his
proclamation Brother Ezzard
Charles" Of Alpha Lodge No. /.
Cincinnati, who succee d
Brother Joe Louis" As the
heavyweight champion: Broth
or Jackie Robinson" and Broth
err Ralph Bunche," whom he calls
"the king OF diplomats" He also
mentioned Roy csmpsnells. Larry
Dolby and Sstchsl Paige but does
not call them brothers" nor
does he call Alice Coschmsn
sister"
incidentally. the round trip
coach fare from New York TO
San Francisco for the Elks' grand
lodge will Be si35. Tourist Pull
man accommodations may be
secured from Chicago 70 San
Francisco and return for one
and one-half the standard Pull
man fare.
DR.. Horace G.. DwiGEins.
member Of the staff Of the Vet
ertns Hospital AZ Tuskssee (Ala)
has been notified that he has
passed the second part Of his
speciality examination ard he II
now the tenth colored physician
10 become = diplomat OF the
American Board Of ophthslmol-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-07-23
Christian Science
Inalienable Rights

without which there can b 10
lasting health. liberty. or happi-
ness. A merely temporary sense
OF life. liberty, and happiness
cannot Be mankind's true eoal.
Christ Jesus showed the way
when he said Matthew 6:33l,
seek We first the kingdom OF
God. aud his righteousness; and
all these things shall Be added
unto YOU"
While II may seem difbcult for
many 10 believe that Q spiritual
law Is more substantial and pow
erful than any materially recorded
legislation. nevertheless this IS
demonstrable fact. and humanity
is destined 10 appreciate and &C.
knowledge II sooner or later. =.
The APOSTLE Paul showed
clearly the difference between
mere unresirained personal lib
srtl. which is often license. and
true spiritual freedom. In bis let
ter 10 the Galatians he wrote
1854. i4: Stand fast therefore
in the liberty wherewith Christ
hath made US free. and be not en-
tangled again vith the yoke OF
bondage. For all the Law Is
fulfilled In one word. even In
this. Thou shalt love thy neigh
bouT as thyself."
Having once tasted true spirit
ual freedom. mortals no longer
want their own independent
way. for they have found that
State Of perfect happiness which
the great apostle called "the
peace OF God. which pssselh all
understanding" Philippians Al.
In this state Of uplifted con-
life. liberty. and hap
piness are now and forever Sc
-ure.-gAe CArlsilon science AorS
tor.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-07-23

going along with them.
The public probably doesn't
realize that working veterans
contribute substantially TO state
unemployment compenssti tor
funds. and there Is no reason
why they shouldn't benefit from
these funds 10 the same exien,
as other workers during periods
OF unemployment"
Commander Coleman noted
that advocates Of $3.50 exsensicn
had made a great deal OF pro.
gress in Congress recently. but 4
is clear that their program Is
going TO meet with considerable
opposition. In fact, ii now 40.
pears very likely that a bill to
paw a bonus 10 World War Il
veterans will be scheduled icr
early hearings TO countersct the
1920 extension proposal
III the advocates OF extension
are right in claiming that World
War II veterans are in need OF
financial assistance. then the
proponents Of World War II
bonus have a sound and telling
argument in their favor. Az any
rate. the issue must come 10 .
showdown by July 25. when
the 1920 benefit program is due
70 expire"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-07-23
Home Of The Brave

Never before has there been motion picture that
has cevery presented the problem in America as
of the Brave This movie at the local United
theatre this week should be BY every
woman and child in Detroit.
Home Of the Brave is not the type Of picture that
to preach the problem but indirectly gets point
after-point the audience 1t highly entertain
ing the acting excellent, and the story well done
This type Of movie do toward making
America aware of this problem and starting some con-
sructive action elimination Of prejudces than thous-
ands of speeches.
see it for yourself and if you agree with US.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-07-23

We in America must travel the middle democracy
way that will make possible for the people OF our coun
try 70 share full measure of both economic security and
freedom
We in America have the human and material re-
sources to carry such program We have the tools
of abundance with which to conquer poverty and human
insecurity This time for OF little faith We must
mobilize full strength in the economic and pohtca
fields TO plan work and fight for the positive ends of
peace as we worked and fought for the negative ends of
war Neither communism fascism offers the answer
They offer only the promise Of economic security at the
price of spiritual enslavement
Communists are great advocates Of the freedom 10
take full advantage in their effort TO destroy democracy
freedom 10 use their civil liberties to deny liberty TO others
freedom to persecute their political enemies and freedom
10 lie about those they dislike
We must develop teamwork among the American
minores az well the majority the United States
and all Of its rights for the people.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-07-23

80 around refusing NOM,
which is rightfully theirs 10y
which someone is ANXIOUS !.
give to them. "
What happenedg Why did,,
they collect their money, Th.
answer Is paper work. D.
per work is the most eont,.
ing thing in the world 10 ~.
average soldier. Any COW ~
pany commander or comns..
clerk will tell YOU ina, y,
some reason he lust doesns
take to filling out forms a.
many Of them couldn't do % !.
they tried. y
What to do about il, That,
where you come in. mister
You can help by helping n.
veteran to get these form.
filled out. You can do II indi
vidually or with your Church
group, social organization, a,
your frsternsl set.
II you take il individually
contact the guys YOU knsw
who wore the uniform Tel
them they have a bit OF monsv
coming. Tell them that vourn
be glad 70 help them fill on,
their forms. Tell them 10 ii,
up the policy numbers now
and when the forms are made
available sit down with them
and see that they fin then
out correctly. And when thew
collect the little dough which
they have coming and offer
you something for your help
be a sport and tell them |,
was all on the house. They
are still the same guys who
went through hell and hiVh
water with you. remember
II you decide TO help through
your organizational groups
drop around 10 the post office
or the nearest VA office and
get a fistful Of the applica.
ton blanks. Then set I'D IN
your group a central clerical
staff and let il be known tha.
your outfit Is helping the bows
TO collect their dividends. rs
an ideal service for a service
organization and il won't cost
you a thing but your tine.
mister.
You can help. mister. and Il
you help you'll sleep well il
night
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-07-23

The Senate Labor and Public
Welfare Committee has already
reported favorsbly bill to in
crease from 40 TO IS cents an
hour wages provided by the FAIR
Labor Standards Act for en-
ployees engaged in commerce
or in the production OF goods for
commerce.
The third recommendation
made by Mr.. Truman in his mid
year economic report related IN
social security. That part of IL
dealing with unemployment COM
pensation should especially APP
peal 20 colored people because
the President favors the estab-
lishment minimum benefit stand
ards for all parts OF the country
and broadened coverage.
Under existing law. eligibility
for unemployment compensation
is controlled by state law. The
federal law merely sets up some
minimum requirements which
states must meet. These laws are
so administered in southern states
that they work an undue hard
ship upon unemployed colored
workers instead OF protecting
them during periods OF unein-
ployment. Moreover. seasonal
workers. farm workers and do
mestic workers. a large part of
whom are colored. are totally ex-
cluded from iobless security.
During l947-48. some 3.8. mil
lion workers received unemploy-
ment benefits under the program,
averaging around S18 week
(Colored seasonal workers in To-
bacco plants in North Carolina
recently reported they received
81 so week. On the average.
an unemployed worker drew
benefits for eleven weeks.
Under President Truman's pro-
posal. minimum Federal stand
ards would provide benefits for
twenty-six weeks ranging I'D TO
$50 week for single individuals.
with additional amounts for de-
pendents. Mr.. Truman did not
propose minimum payment.
but his proposal would strengthen
III, unemployment compensation
system by increasing the amount
and duration Of benefits and ex-
tending coversge.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-07-23

Not long ago the members of the National Sherns
Association held convention in Detroit. While here
they passed resolution opposing the anti-ynching bill
now before the L. s. Senate
The measure, sponsored by Senator Homer Fergu-
son (R) Mich provides S. 600 fine and five years in
prison for sherifs who fail to protect prisoner from
lynching mob.
Americ en- people. We wonder how our local Wayne
County Sheriff others in Michigan voted the reso-
luton II any of these representatives Of law and order
do not want TO enforce the law and protect their prisoners
they should resign from office. Lynching blot on
American justice and should be outlawed from the Amer
can scene.
Show these small public officials who voted for the
resolution that you do agree with them by writing to
in Congress and urge that they pass
the Ferguson Anti-Lynching bill.