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Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Regular Services Sunday; Rev.
Schreiner to Address Auxiliary
Regular services will be held at
st. Peters P. E. Church on the
second Sunday in Advent, Decem-
ber 10: Morning Prayer and SER
mon by the Rev. DR.. Nelson W.
Rightmyer at IL am; church
school. 9:55 am; choir rehearsal
on Thursday at 7:45 pm. The Wo-
mans Auxiliary will meet on Mon-
day, Dec. IL at 2 pm. in the par
ish house, with Mrs. Richard w.
Comegys presiding. The Rev. Cnar-
les Schreiner, Cathedral Church OF
St. John, Wilmington, will be the
speaker, and his topic will be Tine
Near East" Members of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of Christ Church,
Dover, have been invited to attend.
Hostesses at the tea which will
follow the program will be Mrs. j.
Chester Banta and Mrs. Harley
Bodley.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07

BY FIREMEN
John w. Jacobs, Jr., for Presi-
dent; Guy EdmOndsOn. Jr.,
for Vice President
E. r. BRADLEY, SEC.

At the December meeting of the
Citizens Hose Company on Mon
day night the nomination of Off
GERS for the coming year resulted
as follows: John w. Jacobs, Jr.,
president; Guy Edmondson, Jr.,
vice president; E. Reynolds Brad
ley, secretary; John c. Mannering,
treasurer; j. Harper Jones, chief;
Horace c. David, first assistant
chief; Howell H. Barnes and Harry
T. Pusey, second assistant chief;
Glenn Matthews, fire recorder;
John Barnes, fire inspector; the
Rev. F. M. Barton, chaplain; trus-
tees, elect three: Henry Dukes,
Wilson E. FAIRIES, Harold Huff
schmidt, Harry Short; board of di-
rectors, to elect eight: Howell H.
Barnes, ]. Stout Bickling, Horace
C. David, Guy Edmondson, Jr.,
Clark Ennis, Wilson E. FAIRIES,
Robert Francis, Harold Huff
schmidt, Harry T. Pusey, Homer
Shorts, George o. Smith, ]. Fletch-
er Truax. The election will be held
on Monday, January 1, 1851.
Guest at Meeting
John Nichols, State Fire Pre-
vention Association, was a guest
at the meeting and explained to
the firemen details of fire pre-
vention survey, which the associa-
ton has sponsored in towns IN
other states. The Town Council
had requested an expression Of the
fire company on having such sur
vey made and the fire company
went on record advising in favor
of inviting the association to
Smyrna for a survey, and pledging
their cooperation in conducting
same. At the request of he Smy-
rna-Clayon Chamber of Commerce
to assist the town police at the
Sana Claus celebration here on
Saturday, the firemen appointed ..
Harper Jones to appoint a COM
mittee of firemen to help with
handling the crowds.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Rotary CoOperates With U.N.

Appreciation to Rotary Interna-
tional for cooperation with the pro-
gram of the United Nations by the
1900 Rotary Clubs in 83 countries
has been expressed by Trygve Lie,
Secretary General of the United
Nations, who declared: IT want to
thank all Rotarians for their un-
derstanding of the United Nations
and the help they have given to its
work. The sympathy and cooper
alton of Rotarians everywhere has
always been an inspiration. I am
happy that the United Nations and
Rotary international are SO closely
associated" At the Fifth General
Assembly of the United Nations,
now in session at Lake Success, ii
delegates from Burma, France, In
dia, Lebanon, Sweden, Syria, Thai
land, The Philippines, the U.S.A..
and Uruguay are Rotarians.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
GIRL SCOUT WEEKLY MEET
Present Gift to Mrs. Chet Banta
for Work at Lake Snack Bar


for Work at Lake Snack Bar
Mary Vaughn, newly-installed
president, presided at the weekly
meeting of Troop 1 Girl Scouts on
Monday night at the Youth Gen.
ter. After short business session
gift was presented to Mrs. ].
Chester Banta for aiding the
scouts with the Lake Como Snack
Bar project during the summer.
Barbara Wallace was named head
of committee to hunt for holly
and mistletoe on the farm of Pat
Ryan to send to the Canadian Girl
Guides, with whom the local scouts
camped during the past summer.
Hostesses for December were ap-
pointed by the chairman, Tarun
Comegys. The girls are completing
favors for the residents of the
State Welfare Home at the holi-
days. Pat Ryan was named trea-
surer to succeed Terry Houtman
who has left the troop.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
TO ADDRESS CENTURY CLUB
Leroy Piper to Speak on Welfare
Problems in Community


Leroy T. Piper, president of the
Smyrna Rotary Club, will speak on
welfare problems in this commun-
ity at the meeting of the Twen-
tieth Century Club tomorrow, Fri
day, at 2 pm. The program has
been arranged by Mrs. Harry P.
Jones, welfare chairman. Members
are asked to bring a toy for a tot,
also wrapped packages for giving
at Christmas to the inmates at
Stockly Colony. These gifts may
be the colorful kind usually given
to children, and should be marked
whether for man, woman, or child.
Mrs. Glenn Busker will preside.
Mrs. Carl Wright, director of the
club chorus, announces that a
meeting of the chorus will be held
at 1 pm. preceding the club pro-
gram. Members are urged to at
tend, and new members are well
come. The buffet supper at which
husbands and others are guests of
club members has been changed
from Dec. Is to Monday, Dec. Is,
at $50 pm.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
SCOTTISH-RTTE CLUB MEET
Ladies' Night Will Be Held in the
Georgetown School Dec. 8

The Ladies' Night of the Kent
Sussex Scottish-Rite Club will be
held on December 8 in the George
town High School Auditorium. The
program, consisting of six acts of
headline vaudeville, dancing and
door prizes, has been arranged by
Harrison Phillips, president and ].
Henry Mcdonnell, past president
Ill. ]. Wallace Woodford, deputy
for Delaware, will welcome the
ladies and present the distinguish
ed guests. At the annual meeting
of the club the following officers
and directors were elected: Presi-
dent, Harrison Phillips, Laurel;
Vice-President, Dorsey Burnham,
Milton; Sec.-Treas., George T
Macklin, Milford; Directors for
years: James P. Pierce, Milford;
William E. Matthews, Smyrna; j.
Henry Mcdonnell, Dover.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
$6O,241.25 XMAS
CLUB CHECKS
Clayton and Smyrna Banks
Send Checks to Christmas
Club Subscribers
OPEN CHECKS FOR 1851

A total of $60,241.25 has been
paid out in Christmas Club checks
by the three banks in the Smyrna
Clayton area, which is an increase
over previous years. The funds
were divided as follows: Clayton
Bank and Trust Company, $4,000
to 100 subscribers; Fruit Growers
National Bank and Trust Com
pany, $17,241.25, paid to 27O sub
scribers; National Bank of Smyr-
ma, over 100000, number of sub
scribers not designated. Savings
clubs for next year have been
opened at each bank and subscrlp-
tions are now being taken.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
SANTA CLAUS
HERE DEC. 9TH
Santa Will Visit Clayton at ?
O'clock and From There
Will Come to Smyrna
GIFTS FOR CHILDREN

Santa Claus is coming to town"
or rather, Santa Claus is coming
to two towns, Clayton and Smyr-
ma. He is expected to arrive on
Saturday at 2 pm. at Clayton
where he will be greeted at The
Fountain by Mayor Carl Hurd,
who will introduce him to the
children who will be assembled to
receive thier gifts of toys and
fruit. Sponsored by the Smyrna
Clayton Chamber of Commerce, he
will arrive in a special car. After
leaving Clayton he will arrive in
Smyrna where he will dispense the
gifts in front of the Post Office,
after being presented by Acting
Mayor William Kruchen. Prepara-
tions have been made for enough
gifts for two thousand children of
the Smyrna-Clayton area. AL
though the Santa project is spon-
sored by the Chamber of Com
merce, all of the business houses
and many individuals in the Smyr-
na-Clayton vicinity have contrib
uted to make it community pro-
ject. The following members of the
Chamber of Commerce form the
Clayton part of the committee on
arrangements for Saint Nick's
visit: Edward Covington, w. L.
Wheatley, r. w. Slaughter; and
the Smyrna portion of the celebra-
ton has been handled by Nelson
Everhart, Carl Wright, Glenn S.
King, William Derbyshire, and
Warner w. Price, Jr. Santa's visit
will have musical accompani-
ment appropriate to the season,
and in Smyrna the Christmas
lights will be turned on Saturday
night, officially opening the holiday
season. Each child will be greeted
personally by Santa Claus, who
will lend an ear to their requests.
Window Decorations
Beautiful windows and gorge
ously decorated interiors are the
order of the day for the merchants
of the Smyrna-Clayton area. Local
merchants have spared nothing in
obtaining large stocks of fresh
seasonal merchandise that you are
now seeing so attractively display
ed. In many instances stocks car
ried by Smyrna-Clayton business
establishments are of better quality
and priced lower than in many of
the stores in the Metropolitan
area. Stores in the Smyrna-Clay-
ton area, beginning Saturday, Dec.
9, will remain open evenings until
9 pm. through Saturday, Dec. %.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
PLANNING FOR
ANTICS OF 1851
BurriIl Mccoy, President of
Lions Club Announces Plans
for Production
DATE SET FOR MARCH 80

Plans for the production, AN
tics of 1851" have been given an
impetus by the appointment by
Burrill T. Mccoy, president of the
Smyrna Lions Club, of committee
chairmen. John F. Simpson, who
produced last years successful ex-
travaganza, will again be the pro-
ducer. The production committee
has as chairman Frank Siekmann,
and includes Guy M. Edmondson,
Jr., William M. Doughten, and
Richard C. Price. John w. Jacobs.
Jr., has been named property man.
ager, and his assistants are Charles
v. Williams, Frank r. Stelatella,
and Robert l.. Everett. Francis B.
Gebhart is chairman of the rattle
committee for jackpot prizes. Pro-
gram book and advertising will be
in the hands of committee head
ed by C. Preston Poore, and in
Guiding Wells A. FAIRIES, Robert Fl.
Talbot, Jr., and Walter R. Eley.
Ticket sales will be in charge of
Stanley M. Middleton. Publicity
will be handled by Jerome D. Miles,
Jr. and Mrs. Henry c. Webb. Fl
nance chairman and coordinator,
Charles M. Gee. The second annual
production will be given in the
high school auditorium on March
80 and 81.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Firemen Give Xmas PARTY

The Clayton Volunteer Fire
Company will conduct their annual
Christmas party for the children of
the Clayton School area Friday
night, December % at Z p. m. in
the firehouse. Santa Claus will be
the guest of honor and will have
a pack full of toys to give to all
the children. attending. Besides
the gifts there will be music,
games and refreshments for all.
The committee in charge of ar
rangements for the party is COM
prised of J. Betz, chairman; James
Carson and L. e. Argo.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
COOPERATION ASKED OF POST
OFFICE PATRONS DURING XMAS

slot marked Smyrna only; all 9th
er than. Smyrna and Smyrna RID.
drop in the slot marked "out of
town" Mail as early as possible
and do not expect the carriers to
put stamps on mail for you. For
the convenience of the public, the
post office windows will be open
until 900 PM. Saturday, Decem-
ber 16; they will close at 100 PM.
as usual on Saturday, December
%. All mail that is received at the
post Office on Saturday, December
% will be delivered that day.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Asbury Methodist Church

Asbury Methodist Church, the
Rev. Walter L. Beckwith, pastor,
announces services for Sunday,
Dec. 10: Morning Worship with a
message by the pastor, IL am;
Sunday School, Mr.. Harry c. john
son, general superintendent 10 am.
Evening service at 7:30 pm,
Youth Choir will sing. Prayer SER
vice Wednesday evening at 1880
o'clock. The Willing Workers Bible
Class will hold their annual dinner
meeting on Friday, Dec. 8. Junior
choir will rehearse on Friday af-
ternoon at o'clock; Youth choir,
Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
TO SPEAK AT
PTA MEETING
DR.. c. X. Black to Talk on
School Redistricting
December 14th
FOR LUNCH PROGRAM

The December meeting of the
Smyrna Special District School
Parent Teacher Association will be
held in the cafeteria of the school
on Thursday evening, Dec. IA. DR..
Creighton K. Black, president of
the Mt. Pleasant School Board and
chairman of the New Castle Coun-
ty committee on reorganization of
administrative units, or redistriet-
ing, will be the speaker, outlining
the overall problems and propos-
ed plans and answering questions
posed by the group. He will be in
troduced by S. Marston Fox, pres
ident of the Delaware Congress of
PTA. The program has been ar
ranged by Mrs. Robert Mills, pro-
gram chairman. Jerome d. Niles,
Jr., will preside. The local PTA is
making plans to support the
school lunch program by supply
ing money to assist needy children
in full, for their lunches, or par
TALLY. Mr.. Niles has voiced the
need for funds for this worthy un-
dertaking, and interested citizens
who desire to support youth in
this way are urged to make their
contributions to Mrs. Francis B.
Gebhart, chairman, or Mrs. Robert
Montgomery, treasurer. 1t is the
purpose of the PTA to cooperate
with the school and other COM
munity agencies in an effort to re-
lieve the need for food and cloth
ing which arises during the winter
months. The committee needs
clothing and food to attain their
objectives. Citizens are urged to
make known to the PTA the full
extent of their cooperation, SO that
the children of this area shall be
taken care of. 1t is suggested that
those who come to the PTA meet
ing bring some good used clothing
and non-perishable food stuffs
which may be used to form back
leg for emergencies that arise.
Mrs. Clara Sparr, school nurse,
who works closely with the PTA
in this whole project, has said that
at this time there is a particular
need for clothing for girls in sizes
fourteen to sixteen: such as dress
es, sweaters, and skirts. Mrs. Ro-
land Weber is clothing chairman
for the PTA and will store any
clothing received, dispensing it as
need arises under the direction of
Mrs. Sparr.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Boxes for Stockly Home

Gift boxes of toys and candies
are being solicited in the Smyrna
area for the Stockly Home by Mrs.
George Carter. Mrs. Carter re-
quests everyone wishing to con-
tribute to this worthy charity, to
leave their box at her home on
Main Street. The boxes will be
taken to Dover on Saturday, Dec.
9, where Mrs. Carter will attend
the annual meeting of the state
group for the Stockly Home at a
luncheon at the home of Mrs. John
B. Hutton.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
SCOUT TALK AT
ROTARY CLUB
r. D. Smith, Scout Executive
Addressed Rotary Mem
bers Thursday Night
TO HOLD LADIES NIGHT

Members of the district commit
tee Boy Scouts of America were
guests of the Smyrna Rotary Club
at dinner last Thursday night, and
Robert ID. Smith, assistant scout
executive, Delmarva Council, spoke
of the Jamboree held last summer
at Valley Forge, which he said was
great inspiration to the youth of
America. A moving picture, ''The
Years Between" showing how
scouting builds character in boys,
was shown. Other members of the
committee attending were Ernest
H. Wilson, A. G. Livingston, and
Charles B. Cheston. DR.. Ralph b.
Jones, chairman of the recent fl
nancial drive, reported that $459.71
was subscribed by the citizens of
the Smyrna-Clayton area, to be
used for the advancement of scout
ing. The Rotary Club is sponsor
for Boy Scout Troop 1876. William
E. Matthews, Jr, was chairman of
program. Leroy T. Piper presided
and announced that ladies night
celebration will be held Thursday,
Dec. Z. Visiting Rotarians included
Thomas C. Boyer, Jr. and George
Ehinger, Dover; Thomas Newman,
Ellis K. Lecrone, and C. S. Taylor,
all of Middletown. Kenneth Taylor
was the guest of Mr.. Matthews,
and Ralph Knots, of Elmer Pratt.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Kings Daughters Circle Meet

mig OduSHIerS O1rcle Meet
The Kings Daughters Circle held
their December meeting on Tues
day evening at the home of Miss
Julia Griffith, East Mt. Vernon st.
Mrs. Lewis M. Price and Miss
Anna B. Beckett gave Christmas
readings. The relief committee re-
ported buying shoes for needy
children. A contribution of cloth
ing was sent by Mr.. Myers of
Handloff's Store for use of the re-
lief committee, which he does
every year. For over fifty years
this Circle has helped the old, the
sick, and needy; cards are sent to
the sick and shut-ins and those in
sorrow, and many sick calls have
been made by members for many.
years. Baskets Of food are sent out
on holidays and at Easter,a plant
to the old and i'll and shut-ins, but
in recent years the circle has con-
centrated their work on the needy
children through the school nurse,
Mrs. Clara Sparr, and any child
needing clothing will be helped
this Christmas.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07

Postmaster Mary S. Goldsbor-
ough again asks the cooperation
of the patrons of the Smyrna Post
Office during the coming Christ
mas period. The postage on un-
sealed cards without any writing
except the name of the sender will
be two cents, postage on sealed
cards will be three cents. Packages
should be tied with strong cord, do
not use scotch tape or brown seal
ing paper. Bring your mail to the
post Office for mailing and sort the
cards as follows: all for Smyrna
and Smyrna RID. drop in the
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
First Preshyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church,
the Rev. o. C. Jones, pastor, ans
nounces the following services for
Sunday, Dec. 10: Sunday School,
9:45 am; subject: witnessing for
Christ" Morning Worship, IL a.m.1
sermon: "The Way to Happiness"
The Mite Society meets tonight at
8 o'clock. Choir practice, under the
direction of Mrs. Vernon WestfalIs
is held each Wednesday evening at
s o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
WeIIer-Mabrey Wedding

Miss Betty M. Weller of Sudlers~
vile and Mr.. Raymond F. Mabrey
of Smyrna, were married in the
First Methodist parsonage, Ches-
tertown, on December 2. The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. William H. Hudson, pastor of
the church. The bridegroom, a
member of the Merchant Marine,
is employed by the Sun Oil COM
pany of Marcus Hook, Pa. The
couple will make their home in
Sudlersville.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Death of william HI. Records

Funeral services for William
Henry Records, rs, of Rising Sum-
Delaware, who died in Smyrna on
November 80, were held from the
FAIRIES Funeral Chapel on Sunday,
December 8. The Rev. Walter Ls
Beckwith, pastor of Asbury Meth-
odist Church, ofiiciated and inter-
ment was in Odd Fellows Gene
terry, Smyrna. He was the son of
Francis Records and Helen Cars
well Records and the widoWer of
the late Sadie Andrew Records.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Surprise shower

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Siekmann
were honered at surprise shower
given by the entire staff and fac
ulty of the Smyrna School last
Thursday night at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles M. Gee. In addi-
tion to Mrs. Gee the hostesses
were Miss Helen Scout, Mrs. Ethel
Powell, Mrs. Elizabeth Pryor, Mrs.
Clara Sparr, and Mrs. Mildred
King.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
BROWNIE SCOUTS ELECT

Judy Slaughter Named President
of Troop for Dec; Other Officers
Judy Slaughter was named pres
ident for December of Brownie
Scout troop. Other officers are:
Nancy Sehafer, vice president;
Jackie Bell, secretary; Diane Rod
ney, treasurer. The Brownies have
started practice for Christmas
caroling. Ellen Ann Moore's birth
day was honored with the singing
of the birthday song and gifts at
a recent meeting. Mrs. Dorothy
Mofitt will represent the Brownie
troop at the used equipment sale
on Saturday morning at the Youth
Center.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
SMYRNA W.C.T.U. To Meet

The December meeting of the
Smyrna W.C.T.U. will be held
Monday evening, Dec. II at 8 pm.
at the home of Miss Julia Griffith,
VS. East Mount Vernon st. Mrs.
Arthur Mofitt will give a report
of the Kent County Institute at
Harrington, and Miss Anna Beckett
will report on the state convention
held at Camden, Everyone is well
come.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Death of william H. Staats, 81

Death of William HI. Stats, 81
Funeral services for William H
Stats, 81 years of age, were held
Monday at his late residence on
North Delaware Street. He was the
youngest son of the late William
H. and Sarah Hackett Staats. Mr.
Stats died November 80 after a
lengthy illness. He had lived in
Smyrna thirty-two years. He was
a. member of Asbury Methodist
Church. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Susan Mohler Stats, also
several nieces and nephews. The
Rev. w. L. Beckwith of Asbury
Church officiated and interment
was at Odd Fellows Cemetery
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Clayton Century Club To Meet

The Clayton Century Club will
meet on Thursday, December z, at
2:30 on the second floor of the
Town Hall Building. Mrs. ]. Rey-
nolds Pratt is chairman of the
program. A guest speaker will
address the club on the topic of
safety.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Homemalkers, Xmas Party

The Smyrna Homemakers will
hold their annual Christmas party
next Wednesday, December 13 at
Town Hall at 8 pm. Inexpensive
gifts will be exchanged by the
and refreshments will
be served.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
Epworth Church Near Templeville

Epworth Church, near Temple
vile, Md, the Rev. Carvil Tribbett,
pastor, announces the following
services: 7:15 pm, Young Peoples
meeting; 8:15 pm, Song service
and preaching by the pastor.
Everyone Is welcome.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-07
DOG SAVES
MASTERS LIFE
n. j. Duck Hunter Saved from
Drowning by Dog Purchas-
ed Here in 1949
TRAINED IN SMYRNA

Several groups of duck hunters
were on the Fortescue, New Jersey
marshes Saturday morning, Nov.
25th, when flood waters from the
Delaware Bay rolled in a huge
wave and stranded them in a sea
of swirling water Some escaped
with their lives after terrifying ex-
periences, but several were
drowned.
Smyrna Dog Saves Life
One of the victims, Edward
Schober, age 80, well-known Mon
roeville, N. J., fruit grower, is in
complete agreement with the old
saying that "a mans best friend
is his dog" for he owes his life to
'Rebel," a 110-pound thoroughbred
Chesapeake Retriever, that he has
owned about year. Schober pur-
chased the Chesapeake from Ever
ett 'Reds" Lof1and, manager of
Clements Supply Co., Inc, Clayton,
and local and national field trial
expert for many years, in the fall
of 1949. Mr.. Lof1and was aided in
the training of "Rebel" by another
local sportsman, Lester Goldsbor-
ough, owner of Clay-Del Kennels
here.
Story of Rescue
Schober and Rebel" accompan-
led by Walter Frenzel, 35, also of
Monroeville, went to the Schober
cabin Friday afternoon in a small
boat with an outboard motor. They
were out in their blinds early Sat
urday morning. They saw that the
storm was increasing in violence
and went back to their cabin.
About $50 am. a four-foot wave
suddenly came tout Of nowhere" "
said Schober in recounting the ter
rifying experience. 1--WE thought
we could stick it out in the cabin,
but when the water reached
shoulder height they decided to
try to reach the higher land of
Turkey Point on the mainland. 1t
was then that they heard calls for
help from WILDER Lewis, Frenzel
went back to the cabin and climb
ed on the roof. Schober and Rebel
started for Lewis in the boat. Then
it overturned and what happened
from then on is an epic story of a
dogs love for his master. Schober
and his dog managed to climb
atop the overturned craft, but chill
ed by the icy waters Schober slip
ped off and blacked out. He re-
members the dog tugging at his
rubber wading suit each time he
slipped off. Teeth marks on his
right side and the completely
shredded coat remained as mute
evidence of the marvellous rescue
job by the retriever, who also
fetched back life preserver that
fioated away from the overturned
boat.