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Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Special Lenten Evangelistic Ser
vices Being Held Each Evening

Special Lenten Evangelistic Ser
vices Being Held Each Evening
Asbury Methodist Church, the
Rev. Walter L. Beckwith, pastor,
announces the following services
for Sunday and the coming week:
Morning worship with Palm Sun
day message by the pastor, IL am.
Sunday School, Mr.. Harry c. JOHN
son, general superintendent, 10 am.
The Youth Choir will sing at the
Sunday evening service at 1880
o'clock. Lenten evangelistic SER
vices are being held each evening
with the exception of Monday and
Saturday in the social hall of the
church. Everyone is welcome. The
Lords Supper or Holy Communion
will be administered at the service
of Holy Thursday. A Good Friday
service will be held from twelve to
three o'clock, the hours our Lord
hung on the Cross. There win be
special speakers and singers. Come
as early as you can and stay as
long as you can. Unless there is
further announcement, there viii
not be any service Good Friday
night.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
ANNUAL DRIVERS LICENSES
BEING RENEWED BEFORE RUSH

partment cannot handle any appli-
cations for permanent licenses dur
ing the month of May because of
the large amounut of work involv-
ed in missusing the annual licenses
during that month. Application for
the renewal of the annual licenses
can be made by mail, Mr.. Roster
said but added that applications for
a permanent license can only be
made in person by the applicant at
one of the branch offices of the De-
partment located in Wilmington,
Georgetown and Dover. Mr.. Roster
also stated that the inspection of
renewal of motor vehicle licenses
expiring on June Both will be start
ed on April 1st at all of the inspec-
tion lanes.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30

Hall, Newark. The other principal
speaker for the session will be Otto
T. Mallery, of Philadelphia, who
will speak on "World Peace
Through World Development" The
theme of Tuesday mornings ses-
sion will be world Development
and the International Scene" DR..
Anderson, an economist, is native
of North Dakota who holds three
degrees from Stanford University,
where he also taught. In recent
years he has been economic coun-
sci to the executive secretary of
the Temporary National Economic
Commission, chief of the American
Hemisphere Division, Office of For
eign Relief and Rehabilitation Op-
erations in the State Department;
a member of the Food Advisory
Committee for the War Food Ad-
ministration; chief of field opera
tions for UNRRA; executive secre-
tary of the Senate's Small Business
Committee. Previously, he had been
engaged in prisoner of war work.
was member of the California
Legislature, worked on the Cali
fornia state budget, and was ad-
ministrator of the California State
Relief Administration. A member
of Phi Beta Kappa, he is the auth
or or co-author of several books in
the fields of education, sociology
and economics. Other speakers for
the World Economic Development
Conference who already have been
scheduled include Donald v. Nc
Granahan, of the United Nations,
on ''The United Nations Program
of Technical Aid''; and Morris l..
Cooke, chairman of the Presidents s
Water Resources Policy Commits
sion, on can Engineers Views on
Economic Development" The con-
ference is seeking an evaluation of
Point Four of President Truman's
program, which called for develop
ment of certain parts of the world.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30

Holders of Delaware motor We
hicle operators and chauffer's lic-
ense, which expire on May 81, can
have those licenses renewed now,
according to an announcement
made by Henry e. Koster, Motor
Vehicle Commissioner. The Motor
Vehicle Commissioner pointed out
that by having this license renew
ed now the holders will avoid the
rush of applications that is always
received by the Department during
the month of May. At the same
time Mr.. Roster stated that hold
ers of these annual licenses who
desire to procure a permanent lic-
ense, will have to make appplica-
ton for this permanent license be-
fore the end of April since the De-
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
WHOLE NO. 1926
ST. PETERS AUX.
PREPARE BOX
Lenten Box Will Go TO st.
MichaePs Day Nursery
at Wilmington
NEXT MEETING APRIL 10

The Lenten box prepared by the
members of the Woman's Auxiliary
of st. Peters Church will 90 this
year to st. Michaels Day Nursery,
Wilmington. The box will be pack
ed under the supervision of Mrs.
George Carter. The need for crib
sheets and blankets is very great,
and first consideration is asked for
these articles. 1t was suggested at
a recent meeting of the Auxiliary
that crib sheets could be made of
the good portions of regular sized
sheets that have become unfit for
use in the home. If these are dom
ated the funds available can be
used to send many more of the de-
sired articles for the nursery. The
list includes also blankets, Army
and infants; tea towels, diapers, in
fant's clothing and sweaters, sizes
1-6; overalls and aprons for child
'ren, sizes 1-6; bibs; training pants
and shirts; kitchen utensils; large
sized pots; coffee percolator;
glasses, fruit juice and tumbIers.
Also chairs for adults, Turkish
towels; rereal dishes, small plates;
strainers, all sizes; scrub buckets;
cups and saucers, dessert dishes,
mirrors, bed pads, floor lamp, 1iv-
ing room furniture; mixing bowls,
all sizes; spoons, knives and forks.
Toys, old and new, will be welcome
additions to this list, as well as
bedroom slippers. The next meet
ing of the Auxiliary will be held
on Monday, April 10 at 2 pm. in
the parish house. All Of the women
of the church are urged to attend
whether they are members or not.
The business session will be follow
ed by tea. Mrs. Richard w. Com
eggs will preside.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
YOUNG ADULT GROUP MEET
Clayton Group Meet and Name
Nominating Committee


Nominating Committee
The Clayton Young Adult Group
held its regular monthly meeting
on March % with the president,
Charles B. Swain, presiding. Hosts
and hostesses for the evening were
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Virdin and
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Blendt. A
nominating committee for the COM
ing election of officers was appoint
ed, as follows: William ]. Hollett,.
Raymond Hudson, Mrs. Austin
Carey, and Mrs. Ray Williams.
Welcomed as new members were
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Friggle,
and DIR. and Mrs. J. E. Robinson.
Francis B. Gebhart, Lions district
governor, was the guest speaker.
His talk was about the play of hui
man nature in the modern freedom
of the American citizen. Mrs. Geb-
hart was also a guest. :
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
WESLEY GROUP
SING TONITE
Seventh Annual Spring Con-
cert to Be Given at Peoples
Church, Dover
TO TOUR DELAWARE

Much interest has been shown in
the seventh annual Spring Concert
of the Wesley Junior College Choir
ale which will be held in the audi
torium of Peoples Church of Do
yer at 7:15 p. M, March 80. DR..
Earle Blakeslee, head of the Music
Department of Hood College, Fred
erick, Md, a tenor, will present
three groups of solos accompanied
by Mrs. Blakeslee at the SteinWay.
DIR. Blakeslee will also sing solo
parts of two numbers offered by
the Chorale, Lonesome Valley"
and oklahoma. Another number
sung by the Wesley Chorale, what
Kinder Shoes, will feature 1850
voice graduate of Wesley as solo
ist, Mr.. William A. Biddle of Ches-
tertown, Maryland. Following this
concert the Wesley Chorale will be-
gin their tour of Delaware when
they will appear in Milford, Hook
essin and Claymont singing for
Women's Clubs, school and church
groups. The accompanist for the
Chorale this year is a talented
young pianist from Wilmington,
Miss Leona Heaps. The Chorale
lis conducted by Mrs. William j.
Storey, Chairman of the Music
of Wesley College.
Members of the faculty assisting
the music department for this pro-
gram are: DR.. and Mrs. BARLEY,
Dean and Mrs. v. r. Kilby, Miss
Anne Stewart, the Dean of Women,
Mrs. Bernice Bell, Mr.. Louis Wells,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Buchanan, Miss
Kathleen Powell, Miss M. Caroline
Budd, and Mr.. John J. Layton.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
HOLY WEEK AT ST. PETERS
Services Are Announced for Palm
Sunday and Holy Week


The Rev. Donald ]. Parsons, rec
tor of st. Peters p. E. Church, has
announced the services for Holy
Week as follows: Palm Sunday,
Holy Communion at a. M; sec
ond celebration at II a. m. with
distribution of the palms; Maundy
Thursday, Holy Communion at
1890 a. m. On Good Friday the
three-hour service will be conduct
ed from IL noon to p. m. with
meditations on the Passion by the
rector. On Easter Day there will
be a celebration of the Holy Com
munion at 8 a. M; second celebra-
tion at IL a. m. The traditional
Easter egg hunt for the children of
the church school will be held at
10 a. m. Regular sessions of the
church school will be held at 9:55
a. m. and of the nursery school at
IL a. m. on Palm Sunday and East
er Day. The altar flowers last
Sunday were given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Harley Bodley and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Chester Banta.. Denney
Cole represented the church school
at the recent conference held at st.
Andrews School and played on the
downstate basketball team which
was defeated by the upstate team.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
DATE SET FOR
ICLUBLUNCHEON
Annual Luncheon by Century
Club Members To Be Held
Friday, April 14th
VISIT HEALTH CENTER

Arrangements have been COM
pleted for the annual luncheon of
the Twentieth Century Club which
will be held at the club house on
Friday, April IA at 1890 pm. Mrs.
J. Chester Banta is general chair
man; Mrs. Alfred Tilgham, hos
tess; Mrs. Lee Slaughter, chairman
tables and decorations; Mrs. Ralph
Lange, program; Mrs. Kennard
Price, Mrs. Clifford Jones, Mrs.
Raymond Pusey, seating. Reserva-
tions must be in by April 8. Mem
bers are to secure tickets as fol-
lows: names beginning with A to
I'D, Mrs. Clarence Bodley; D to G.,
Mrs. Glenn Busker; G to K, Mrs.
Clifford Jones; K to p, Mrs. Ralph
Lange; P to S, Mrs. A. d. Cole; S
to t, Mrs. Raymond Pusey; T to
Nv, Mrs. Harvey Wright; new mem
bers, Miss Florence Lurty. Mrs
Joseph Ennis, president, announces
the appointment of the following
committee to meet with commit
tees from other organizations to
discuss the possibility of replacing
the town clock: Mrs. Glenn S. King
and Mrs. Cummins E. SpeaRman,
Sr. A nominating committee to ar
range a slate for officers for the
next two years: Mrs. Glenn Busk-
Ier, Mrs. Kennard Price, Mrs. Nor
man Coleman.
Visit Health Center
The club members who visited
the Governor Bacon Health Center
were conducted through the build
ings by Mrs. Hazel Madey. The
club women expressed their sur
prise at the way things are being
done for the patients and at the
fine results that are being accom-
plished. The club has contributed
to worthy causes as follows: CARE
book program, $5; Easter seals, $5;
Red Cross, $5; Heart Association,
$5; March of Dimes, SIS.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
Luff's New Display Room

Luff's Greenhouses, local florists
will open thier new floral display
room to the public this Sunday
April 2. The room is 20 feet by 81
feet and connects with the three
greenhouses on the Boulevard end
The beautiful glass front room viii
feature a large display of spring
flowers on opening day to usher in
the Easter season. George E. Luff
is owner of this local floral estab-
lishment.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
CANCER DRIVE
VOLUNTEERS
Soliciting Will
Begin in Smyrna Satur-
day, April 1st
DETECTION CENTERS

Volunteers for the Cancer Cru
sade in this community will begin
house-to-house soliciting this Sat
urday, April 1st, Mrs. w. ]. M
Wroten, chairman, has announced
Recruitment of volunteers has been
completed, with the following
Smyrna women assisting: Mrs.
Helen Attix, Mrs. L. M. Price, Mrs.
Laura Myers, Mrs. Roy Donovan,
Mrs. Allan Moffitt, Mrs. Reynolds
Wilson, Jr., Mrs. ]. L. Johnson,
Mrs. Grant Garis, Mrs. Harper
Jones, Mrs. Clifford Burge, Mrs.
Kennard Price, Mrs. Henry Price,
Mrs. James O'Conner, Mrs. Fred
Harris, Jr., Mrs. Charles King, Mrs.
Lola Johnson, Mrs. Florence Swig-
gett Polk, Mrs. James Rodney,
Miss Cora Ford, Mrs. James Turn
er, Sr., Mrs. Joseph Ennis, Mrs.
Jamima Simon, Miss Margaret Kel-
luns, Mrs. Francis j. O'Neill, Mrs.
Clay Bailey, Mrs. r. v. Webber,
Mrs. Franklin Cole, Mrs. Arthur
Short, Mrs. William H. George,
Mrs. Lloyd Jones, Mrs. Lee David,
Mrs. Fred Heinold, Miss Catherine
Leonard and Mrs. Norman Short.
Serving as co-chair1nen are: Mrs.
Harold Smith, Mrs. Richard Price,
CONTINUED on Page Fourl
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
GIVE SHOW AT
WELFARE HOME
Sixty Members of Antics of
1850 Entertained Guests
Sunday Afternoon
ENJOYED BY PATIENTS

Sixty members of the cast of the
musical revue, Antics of 1850, pre-
sented part of the show at the
State Welfare Home at the request
of the recreational therapy depart
ment last Sunday afternoon under
the. direction of Jack Simpson. Miss
Emma Payne, of the staff, assisted
with the arrangements. The senior
and junior choruses sang all of the
numbers used in the presentation
here, with Frank Sielmann direct
ing. Dixieland Jazz Band numbers
by Jack Simpson, pianist; Frank
Siekmann, William Doughten, and
Rodney Schuman enlivened the
performance for the patients. Tap
dancers, Joanne Murray and Suz-
anne Buckson. as well as Jean Nit
ten, vocalist, all of Dover, came to
contribute their share to the show.
Mrs. Edward Everhart and Mrs.
Frances Pierce Heinold carried the
solo parts for the selections by the
senior chorus. Mrs. John Fearon
was the accompanist. The music
of the groups was heard, not only
by the patients assembled in the
recreation hall, but was anplifed
and carried to the rooms of all of
the ill patients in the main build
ing. Such musical presentations are
greatly enjoyed by the residents of
the home, bringing as they do
color and variety to their lives.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
LIONS CLUB DELEGATES
Name Delegates to District Con-
vention and International Meet

Name Delegates to District Con-
vention and International Meet
The Smyrna Lions Club has
named the following delegates to
attend the district convention to
be held in Baltimore May 24-27:
Howard G. Slaughter, Stanley M.
Middleton, Victor ID. Ennis, ].
Frank Greenwell, and John D.
Schafer, Jr.; alternates: Lester F.
Meyer, Joseph r. Jefferson, and
Robert K. Dunning. The convention
of Lions International will be held
in Chicago, Illinois July 1920 and
delegates from the local club will
be Guy M. Edmondson, Jr., and
Robert T. FAIRIES; alternates: Will
liam M. Doughten and ]. Frank
Greenwell.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
ADDRESS BY
DIR. ANDERSON
"a Bold New Program" Sub
ject of Talk at Mitchell
Hall, Newark
TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH

The roster Of experts for the Sec
ond session of the public Confer
ence on World Economic Develop
ment at the University of Della
ware early next month was conf
pleted yesterday with the an
rouncement that Dewey Anderson
executive director of the Public At
fairs Institute in Washington, will
make an address. DR.. Anderson S
topic will be "A Bold New Pro-
gram" The meeting at which he
will speak will begin at 10 am. on
Tuesday, April IL, in Mitchell
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
IN BRIDGE TOURNAMENT
Francis b. Gebhart and John w.
Jacobs Win 2nd Highest Honors
Erancis r Gelnhar.t and Inhr w

rdnclS ID. OeDndrI ana JOnn w.
Jacobs Win 2nd Highest Honors
Francis B. Gebhart and John w.
Jacobs, representing Smyrna,
teamed up to take second highest
honors in Mems Pair Champion
ship Contract Bridge Tournament
at Laurel last Friday and Satur-
day. Forty-six teams from VIII
mington, Dover, Smyrna, Sails
bury, Denton and other towns, par
ticipated in the contest which was
sponsored by the Sussex Whist
Club of Laurel. Governor Elbert N.
Carvel was honorary chairman of
the reception committee, and play
ed in all sessions. Glen M. Huston
of Seaford, and Harold Wilson of
Glendale, took top honors with a
1855 score while our local gentle
men scored 1882 to take second.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
TO STUDY FLOOR SANDING
Homemakers to See Most Effective
Methods April IL


New Castle County homemakers
are to study the latest and most
effective methods of sanding and
finishing floors, according to NJ.
Katherine Jones, home demonstra-
tion agent. A demonstration of
floor sanding and finishing will be
held April IL at the home of Mrs.
Elmer Case, Townsend, and on
April II at the home of Mrs. JOS
eph Mitchell, Hockessin, beginning
at 900 am. The demonstration
will be conducted by experts en-
ploying the type of equipment suit
able for use in the average home
and that can be operated by any
one. You are invited to attend these
meetings and see how easily and
quickly a floor can be sanded, seal.
ed, and waxed.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
Clayton Century Club To Meet

The Clayton Century Club will
hold it's regular monthly meeting
at 2:30 pm. Thursday, March 30,
at the home of the president, Mrs.
Harvey Boggs, on Main Street. All
members are urged to be present.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
MUSICAL PROGRAM SUCCESS
Friendly Fellows Bible Class of
Clayton Appreciate Support

The members of the Friendly
Fellows Bible Class of Ewell's-St.
Paul Methodist Church, Clayton,
wish to thank the public for their
attendance at the musical program
presented last Saturday night for
the benefit of the building fund of
the church, and also to express
their gratitude to everyone who
helped make the affair success.
Especially do they wish to thank
Luff's Greenhouse for the floral
decorations on the stage. The pro-
gram was attended by approx
mately three hundred persons.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
ODDFELLOWS
HEAR 4-H'ERS
Miss Margaret Webb, County
All Chairman, Addressed
Members of Morning Star
ELECTION MARCH 31ST

Last Friday evening, March "a,
Friendship All Club and Clodhop-
pers All Club of Clayton were
guests of Morning Star Lodge No.
6. Noble Grand Ernest Eierman,
who is leader of Friendship All
Club of Taylor's Bridge, introduced
the president of his club, Ronald
Nowland, who presented the fol-
lowing members: James Reynolds,
Charles Wheeler, Robert Wheeler,
Edward Wheeler, Ronald Wheeler,
Shirley David, Mary David, Samuel
Sweetman, Walter Eierman, DON
aid David. Mary Sue Ross, presi-
dent of Clayton Clodhoppers All
Club, introduced the following
members: Charles Bryon Ross, as
sistant leader, Nancy Lee Davis,
Roger Wolford, Anthony Wolford,
Frank Ross, Vinson Ross, Ernest
zippe, Edwin zippe, Isabel zippe.
Describe Projects
Each member described his pro-
ject on which he is working at
present. Miss Margaret Webb,
All chairman for Kent County
spoke on the purpose, objectives,
and activities of all All Clubs, ex-
planning that any project undertake
en- must be carried through to a
successful termination and also ex-
planned that member selecting a
project must assume the entire re-
sponsibility of the work involved.
All subject matter is provided for
these projects. Miss Webb spoke of
the close association and coopera-
ton of parents in he 4I- Club.
Membership is always encouraged,
and the age is 10 years to 21 years.
Anthony Wolford and Roger VOL
ford recited the National Club
Pledge and Motto, All Color and
Emblem. Miss Shirley David re-
cited the National Greed and the
Club Greed. James Reynolds and
Ernest zippe read an interesting
prepared paper on club activities.
Ronald Nowland, sponsored by the
Bankers Association of New Castle
County, along with other members
from lower Pennsylvania, made a
trip to the National Game Farm
which is located in Beltsville, Md,
covering $4,000 acres. He said that
they proceeded to Washington and
they all had a whooper duper time.
Tells of Trip to Chicago
Mary Sue Ross, recipient of an
award from the National Congress
of All Clubs, described in detail
her trip to Chicago. IIighlights of
her trip were: stopping at the
Stevens Hotel, largest hotel in the
world; trip through Marshall Field
Department Store; National Barn
Dance; and meeting the worlds
greatest cowboy, Gene Autry, and
meeting All club members from all
over the nation. Past Grand James
Fleming expressed thanks to the
All Clubs for a most instructive,
revealing, and educational pro-
gram. Harry G. johnson compli-
mented the members on their club
activities, their deep interest, and
the wonderful help that member
ship in All Clubs is doing for our
youth today. Refreshments were
served, and an invitation was ex-
tended to visit Morning Star Lodge
No. 6 again. Election of officers
will take place next Friday even
ing, March 31st.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
Merchants Asked to Close Frida

Merchants Asked to Close Friday
Smyrna merchants are being
asked to close their business estab-
lishments tomorrow, Good Friday,
between the hours of IL o'clock
noon and 8 pm. in order tnat
everyone in Smyrna and vicinity
will have an opportunity to attend
special Lenten Church services.
Smyrna times., 1950-03-30
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Services and Meeting for the WeeE
Are Announced

Are Announced
First Presbyterian Church, the
Rev. o. Caradoc Jones, pastor, an
nounces the following services for
Sunday and the week: Sunday,
April End: Sunday School at 10
am; subject: The Church Suffer-
ing and Triumphant. Sermon: The
Crucifxion. Holy Communion will
be administered at the close of the
morning service. The Mite Society
meets at the home of Mrs. Elmer
p. Corrie on Thursday, April 9Th
at pm. On Easter Sunday, April
9th, the sermon subject will be The
Resurrection. The sacrament of
baptism will be administered dur
ing the morning service.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-03-23
Red Cross Drive Gets
Under Way In Damascus /;
Cooperation Urged

The Red Cross Drive in the Da-
mascus Area is now underway.
Mrs. Roscoe Purdum has been
named leader for this section and
she is being assisted by Mrs. Carl
Cline and Mrs. Robert Cline of
Clagettsville; Rev. Don E. Griffin,
Browningsvilie; Mrs. Rudell Beall,
Lewisdale; Mrs. Bernard Gladhill,
Purdum; and Mrs. Talmadge Wat
kins, Cedar Grove.
In Damascus the following are
collecting: Mrs. Adrienne Engle,
Mrs. Luther Burke, Mrs. Herbert
S. Hyatt, Mrs. David Duvall, Mrs.
Simon GLAND, Mrs. Edna BranG.en-
burg, Mrs. Lola Beall, Mrs. Belle
Baker, Mrs. Robert Poole, Mrs.
Vincent Day, Miss Elder Inskeep,
Mrs. Herbert Hyatt, Mrs. Ethel
Beall, Mrs. Carl Dornheim, Mrs.
Bernard Poo.e, Mrs. Inez Mac
.Abee, and Mrs. Mildred Hawkins.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1950-03-23
Chairman OF
Council Talks
To Realtors

Frederick P. Lee, Chairman of
the County Council for Mont
gomery County, Maryland, was the
guest speaker at a meeting of the
Montgomery County Real Estate
Board held at Kenwood County
Club, Bethesda, on Monday eve
ming, March Is. He was introduced
by George w. Robertson, Chair
man of the Program Committee.
Mr.. Lee discussed briefly many
matters of Importance to Mont
gomery County residents. He
touched upon such subjects as tax
rates, assessments, coming, the pro-
posed Montgomery County Road
Construction Code, building in
spection, sanitation and others. Mr..
Lee pointed out that the loss of
tax revenue from land holdings in
Montgomery County by the Federal
Governments presents a major
problem to county officials. When
land is acquired by the Govern
ment, the quantity of taxable land
in the County is decreased. Such
decreases must be compensated for
by additional levies on other prop
erty owners.
Andrew ]. Kessinger, President
OF the Board, appointed Wesley l..
Sauter, former County Commits
sioner, as a committee of one to
study and make a report on the
public parking lot situation in the
Bethesda area.