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Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
TWO MEN IN AUTO CRASH
Merritt Allen Haley and Allen Neal
of Clayton Uninjured in Mishap

of Clayton Uninjured in Mishap
Merritt Allen Haley and Allen
Neal, both of Clayton, miraculous
ly escaped injury when their car,
driven by Haley was wrecked. The
accident occurred at 5:45 pm. on
Saturday at the corner of Main
Street and the Millington Road,
Clayton. Haley, travelling at an ex-
cessive rate of speed on the Mill
ington Road, lost control of the car
as he made the turn into Main
Street, hitting a telegraph pole on
the corner and turning over several
times onto the school grounds. The
pole was sheared off and broken in
two places, scattering live wires in
the street and on the school
grounds. These wires carried $500
volts of current, endangering the
lives of everyone in the area. For
tunately, none contacted the car.
The residents of the area were
without electricity for several
hours. Haley and Neal returned to
their homes after examination by
DR.. Richard Comegys, who was un-
able to find any injury other than
minor scratches and possible
shock. Members of the Clayton
electric crew, the Smyrna electric
crew and Clayton fire company
worked until $50 erecting a new
pole and repairing the wires.
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
Century Club Meet

The annual business meeting and
election of officers and directors Of
the Twentieth Century Club will be
held at the club house tomorrow,
Friday, at 2:3O pm. The president,
Mrs. Joseph w. Ennis, urges that
all members attend. The final meet
ing of the club year will be on Fri
day, May IL with the installation
of officers, followed by tea. Mrs. ].
Chester Banta is hostess for the
month of April.
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
File for School Board

A contest looms in the forth
coming school board election of
the Smyrna Special School District
on May 13 with the filing of nom
mating petitions for Lee H. Dea-
kyne and Nelson Everhart with the
Clerk of the Peace at Dover last
week. Mr.. Deakyne's petition is
supported by 1876 citizens of the
district while Mr. Everhart's is
supported by 20, five over the num-
ber needed. With two candidates
now in the race, and talk of more
entering before the deadline for fill
ing nominating petitions, 4:30 pm.
Wednesday, May 8, large election
is anticipated. The election is to be
held at the school between 1 and 5
pm. Saturday, May 13.
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
Kenton Grange To Meet

A meeting of the Kenton Grange
is scheduled for May 2 at 8 pm,
eastern daylight time. A movie on
Camp Barnes will be shown by
James Turner, Jr., Delaware State
Police. Mrs. Susie Knots is chair
man of program. The refreshment
committee includes Mrs. Robert
DeLauder, Mrs. Isorena Bell, Mrs.
Gilbert Downs, and Mrs. Roy Ever
ett.
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
Dinner by Bible Glass

The annual dinner of the Harvey
C. Jones Bible Class was held Tues
day night at the Colonial Hotel.
The mite boxes for benefit of Meth
odist work in Puerto Rico were
opened under the direction of Miss
Ruth Jones. Mrs. Walter Downes,
president, welcomed the members.
Following the dinner a program
was presented by the following
committee: Mrs. Nelson Everhart,
Mrs. Margaret Palmer, and Mrs.
Glenn Busker.
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
DOVER DAY SET
FOR SAT. MAY 6
Smyrna Homes, One Church
Will Be Open to Public on
Dover Day
OPEN ST.PETER'S CHURCH

Preparations are now being made
for Dover Day., held for years on
the first Saturday in May by resi-
dents of Dover, Delaware's small
but picturesque capital. The date
is May 6. Governor Elbert N. Car
vel will be present, and as a fea-
ture of particular interest Hugh G.
McClelland, CHE, British Consul
General at Philadelphia, will be
among the honored guests and
bring a message from its sister
city, Dover, Kent, England. On this
day in this historic community, the
atomic present will give way to the
more peaceful and gracious past as
a host of visitors are Hospitality
welcomed to the fine old homes and
lovely gardens. In the former are
placed on view almost priceless
collections of antique house furn-
ishings, china, glass, silver, jewel
ry and paintings. To add to the il
fusion of the returned past, Colon
ial costumes worn by many of the
townspeople provide an appealing
note. AS in previous years, on the
ancient and beautiful Green, and in
certain of the gardens, folk dane
ing may be witnessed; and there is
to be Maypole. On the Campus of
Wesley Junior College there will be
the choosing of May Queen, fol-
lowed by Colonial Tea in the Col
lege Parlors. A number of old
homes in nearby Smyrna are also
thrown open as part of Dover Day.
Exhibiting homes are to be num-
bered as formerly and an attractive
guide with map has been prepared
for the use of visitors. Visiting
hours in Dover are IL am. to 5
pm; in Smyrna, 10 am. to 5 pm.
Mrs. Henry Ridgely is honorary
chairman, with Mrs. Harry R.
Jackson serving as general chair
man. and Mrs. A. Niven Campbell
handling publicity. AS one of
Dover's guests last year remarked,
ITO be present on Dover Day is to
step for an instant into the de-
lightful yesterdays of our country
Smyrna Homes Open
Smyrna will welcome visitors
from many states on Dover Day,
Saturday, May 6, when three places
here will be open to the public as
contribution to the pro-
iect which will benefit the State
Museum and the Junior Board of
the Kent General Hospital. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cummins e. Speakman, Sr.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Harmonson
have consented to again open their
homes, and st. Peters Protestant |
Church will also be open
during the day. Belmont, storied
home of the Speakman's, is one of
the show-places of the state, and
has a special quality of past great
ness and present charm. 1t is oc-
cupied by descendants of the fam
lily who have owned it since 1771.
It contains two chairs in which
Caesar Rodney, Thomas Mexican,
and John Cook often sat; a William
and Mary period fireplace, and a
clock which has been
in the house for more
than a century. OF chief interest,
Continued on Pare Six)
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
Joint Meet Lions and Rotarians

The Smyrna Lions Club and the
Smyrna Rotary Club will hold a
joint dinner meeting at the Colon
ial Hotel on Monday night at 6:29
pm. The speaker will be Clarence
Fulmer, principal of Wilmington
High School, who will discuss
world affairs. The program has
been arranged by Joseph Jefferson,
chairman of the program commit
tee, of the Lions Club.
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
PRE-SCHoOL EXAMINATIONS
Board of Health to Conduct Pre-
School Examinations NAV 2


School Examinations May 8
The pre-school examination for
all white children entering the
Smyrna School in September 1850,
will be made at the white school
on Wednesday, May 8, at 1 pm. to
8 pm. The dates for the pre-
school examination of colored chill
dren have not yet been released by
the State Board of Health. These
announcements are made by Super
George w. Wright. Chill
dren entering school in September
will be given physical examina-
tion and immunizations with the
permission of parent or guardian.
Parents may also bring children
Continued on Page Sikh
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
Monther's Day Service at Kenton

Plans are being formulated for
a special Mothers Day sevrice at
the Kenton Methodist Church on
May IA. Mrs. Paul Palmer is pro-
gram chairman, assisted by Mrs.
Robert DeLauder, and Mrs. John
Anderson, wife of the pastor of the
church.
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
Talk by j. o. Corner

I; j. O.~Corner, youthful president
3f the Council for Delaware Educa-
tion, said that forums are fine but
school problems should be handled
on regular basis; that to develop
an integrated child there has to be
close cooperation between the
home and the school, and he cited
PTA as one means in such an ef-
fort. The council is composed OF
persons from civic, service and re-
ligious groups; it receives mail and
considers current school problems
In Smyrna the Rotary Club and
the Grange belong to the council
and he urged that other groups be-
come members and take more in
terest in school problems. Touch
ing on the proposed enlarged
school districts, he said that q
county committee, of which War
ner w. Price, Jr., is a member, was
CONTINUED on Page Six)
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
HOLD FORUM
IN TOWN HALL
Speakers Talk on Schools and
Special Districts at Meet
ing Tuesday Night
SPEAKS ON P. T. A.

The value of a public discussion
on topics of interest to all was
shown once again at the forum
sponsored by the Twentieth Cen
tury Club at Town Hall on Tues
day night. The presentation in a
dignifed, concise, and orderly fash
ion of information pertaining to the
school by a panel of experts had a
clarifying effect on the thinking of
the citizens, which is the purpose
of such forums. Mrs. Joseph En-
mis-, club president, greeted the aud
ience and presented Mayor Albert
A. Newcomb, ST., who welcomed
the guests to Town Hall. Scoring
apathy, he stressed the Importance
of citizens doing their part in Sc
lecting leaders and forming policy.
Mayor Newcon1b introduced the
moderator, German Walsh, Will
mington radio executive, as civic
minded and a promoter of civic
ideals. DIR. John Shilling, repre-
senting the State Department of
Public Instruction, traced the his
tory of special districts following a
report of a survey in 1919 of the
school system in the state, calling
the report severe" He outlined
the county system from which the
special district was Carved Out" ;"
A special district, he stated is gov
erned by a board of education
which has the right to select the SUI
perintendent, the power to issue
bonds up to per cent of assessed
value, and has nearly complete To-
cal control. He stresses that there
is little difference in the conduct of
schools under a board of trustees
and board of education, the diff
ferences having leveled off through
the years. He paid tribute to the
late C. w. w. Schantz who had the
idea tina Smyrna become the cent
er of a large district.
Smyrna times., 1950-04-27
RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

KECEIVES CERTIFICATE UF APPRECIATION
Richard andberry receiving certificate appreciation
Lions Club being presented Francis Gebar
Governor at meeting of local club here last
making the presentation paid tribute to andsbey
which averted possible disaster children
saying hat exhibited the traits youth" hope
adults namely capabt being alert in
making decisions and carrying the action following
parents the young hero guests
Gee planned the framed certificate and ceremony
Evening star., 1950-01-24
Robinson Signs;
Will Get More
Than $4,000
By the Associoted Press

BROOKLYN. Jan. 24.-Jackie
Robinson, Brooklyn second base
man. signed a 1850 contract
for a sum estimated at between
$4,000 and $35. 900 today. No fig
ures were announced by Club
President Branch Hickey.
Robinson, voted the leagues
most valuable player after helping
the Dodgers win the league pen
nant last year, received an esti-
mated $4,000 in 1949.
The coming campaign will be
the 31-year- Negro's fourth
with the Dodgers. He batted .342
last season to lead the league in
that respect.
Hickey said Robinson's salary is
the highest for a Dodger since he
took over as head of the Brooklyn
club. Robinson also is the first
Dodger to be signed for the COM
ing season. The other Brooklyn
players haven't even received their
contracts yet.
Robinson said he and Hickey
met to discuss terms for the first
time today, and that they came
to an agreement quickly.
The Negro star said he plans to
leave February 8 for Hollywood,
where he will appear in a movie
based on his book my Story"
Evening star., 1950-01-24
Yonks Probably Will Announce
Signing of Di Maggio Today

paid-if not the highest paid.
player in baseball. ..
The Boston Red Sox' Ted Will
liams repeatedly received in the
neighborhood of 100000 last year
and is expected to sign for as
much again. Bob Feller, Cleve-
land pitcher and long one of the
top salaried, took a $4,000 cut
recently and will work for around
s45,OoO
Di Maggie was out half of last
season with aeheel ailment. How
ever, he returned to the lineup
in midseason and helped lead the
Yankees to the American League
pennant. In rs games he batted
.346 and hit IA home runs.
Shortstop Phil Rizzuto and
Pitcher Allie Reynolds signed
contracts yesterday that report
.edly contained fat pay raises
Rizzuto will receive around $40,-
900. according to reports, while
Reynolds will get $4,000. Pitcher
Bob Porterfield also signed for
a reported $4,000.
Evening star., 1950-01-24
Bell Takes Over Job
OF Drafting Schedule;
32-PIayer Limit Set
By Lewis F. Atchison
Star Staff Correspondent

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24.-Pre
football club owners virtually out
lawed television, except for sellout
games, and continued their 32-
player limit as the stormy six-day
session of the National-American
League broke up early today.
Commissioner Bert Bell, who got
the Job of arranging the 1850
schedule, said it would be ready
Gin a few weeks" and that it would
be home-and- home between divi-
sional teams, plus one inter-
divisional game and one with the
Baltimore Colts, the swing team.
Bell said the season would open
about September II, one week
earlier than last year.
Both Champions Play Here.
The Redskins have been grouped
with the New York Giants, Chi
cago Cardinals, Philadelphia
Eagles. Pittsburgh Steelers and
Cleveland Browns. So Washing
ton fans will see both pro cham
pions of 1949, the Eagles and
Browns. Bell said he would name
the traditional" rivals later, but
that Baltimore, as swing team,
wouldn't be in that category.
In the opposite division are the
Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco
49'ers, New York Bulldogs, Detroit
Lions, Green Bay Packers and Chi
cago Bears. The Colts, not yet as
signed to either division, are ex-
pected to be counted in this group.
Games away from home may be
televised directly to teams
franchise territory-which takes
in a 75-mile radius-provided the
TV broadcast doesn't go into op-
ponent's territory. This might
affect television of Redskins
road games if Baltimoreans
could pick it up on their sets. In
cases where the game is a sure
sellout the two clubs may agree
to television broadcast if the
commissioner approves. Televis-
ing movies of games at a later
date was approved. 1t also was
agreed that home teams could not
charge opponents for televising
games back home.
Colts Get Exhibition Break.
The ban on exhibition games
between divisional opponents was
continued but the Colts were
Evening star., 1950-01-24
By the Asseeioied Press

LONG BEACH, Calf, Jan. "a
You had no trouble finding Fred
Haas, jr., last night after he won
the Long Beach Open golf tourna-
ment. He was right there by the
18th hole, selling putters.
did all right, too," drawled the
tall, 34-year-old from New Or
leans, who went 16 strokes under
par for 268 to win the second
playing Of this $4,000 event in
his third year as a professional.
Haas. who came from a tie for
28th place after the first round to
stand off determined bids by
other stars in a pressure filled
final round, sells putters on the
side. He adds comfortably to the
$9,817 he banked last year as the
ninth best-paid touring pro.
1t was his second big victory in
a month. In December he took
the Miami (Fla.) Open with a
par-pasting 264. A veteran anna
teur, he turned pro in 1916 and
won the Portland (Oreg.o Open
in 1948.
With the heat on, Haas final
round over Lakewood's rolling
course was one of calm concentra-
ton. He one-putted five greens
to add a IS to his previously
posted 70-66-67. It was five strokes
better than Stan Leonard of Van
couver, B. c., could do, and won
him $4,000 against Leonard's
81 400.
The money winners ran down to
278, which meant that only play
ers six strokes or better under par
helped cut up the purse.
Jimmy Demaret of Ojai, Calf,
Evening star., 1950-01-24
Drafted District Area Players
Show Interest in Pro Careers,

4 Davis, captain of Maryland's S
team last season, is big enough to
get along in the pro game, but
doesn't know whether he will try
! it. He majored in business ad-
ministration and sees chance OF
starting business career imme-
diately after graduation. He is
dickering for a post as salesman
with a wholesale drug firm and
if that comes through he might
not try more football.
The two University of Virginia
gridders who were drafted, End
Carlton Elliott by the Green Bay
Packers and Back Ralph Shoaf
by the Redskins. expressed salts
faction with the team that drew
them. Shoaf especially said he
would be pleased at a chance to
play with Washington.
Guepe Praises Shoaf.
Coach Art Guepe believes that
Elliott, who started every game
during his three years with the
Cavaliers, is an excellent prospect
| for the Packers. He also believes
Shoaf would go well with the Red
skins. Shoaf is a crack defensive
back, Guepe pointed out, in addi-
ton to his well-known talents as
a ball carrier.
/ At Williamsburg, William and
i Mary's Jack Cloud, fullback drawn
by Green Bay, says he definitely
hopes to play pro ball. Guard Jim
Mcdowell. drafted by Detroit, says
lit is to early yet to decide what
he will do, Tut ne thinks he'll play
if he gets chance. Guard George
Hughes, on the Pittsburgh list, is
undecided. He wants to coach
: eventually and will make his de-
cision later. End Vito Ragazzo who
was drawn by the Cardinals has
lanother year of college left and will
think about pro ball after that. He
already mas peen elected CO.
J. captain of the 1850 Indians.
i At the University OF Richmond
Tackle Wes Curtier says he would
rather plav fuotbal' for the Phila-
/ Idelphia Eagles, the club that
drafted him. than for any other
team. But he still hasn't made uI
his mind about whether to try
] the pro game or the coaching
teaching field.
Evening star., 1950-01-24
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-The New
York Yankees called a press con-
ference today, presumably to an
nounce they had signed Outfielder
Joe Di Maggie to another approx
mately 100000 contract.
The Yankee Clipper already has
agreed to terms which, with a
couple of reservations, match
those he received last year, it has
been learned reliably.
Di Mag signed in 1949 for a
salary reported to be between
100000 and 100000. The con-
tract carried an after lance pro-
vision.
A source close to Yankee head
quarters said Joe's 1850 salary
would hit 100000 if he plays 100
games and if Yankee attendance
hits the 100000 mark.
These are two principal reser-
vations in a contract that would
make him one of the two highest
Evening star., 1950-01-24

given permission to play any op-
ponent, provided they didn't meet
in a city where they also had a
league game scheduled.
Putting the Eagles and Browns
in the same division guarantees
elimination of one or the other
from the 1850 championship play
off. Putting the Bulldogs in the
Western" bracket also means
they will be the only Eastern club
forced to make the costly trip to
the Pacific Coast which all other
owners wanted to duck. It is pre-
sumed that Bell will try to book
the Bulldogs against the Los An
geles Rams and San Francisco
49'ers on succeeding Sundays to
cut down expenses. Even so, Ted
Collins, Bulldogs owner, wasn't
too happy about the situation.
The clubs must cut their squads
to 80 players before their opening
Evening star., 1950-01-24
LIE Baron SkeptieoI
About Pro Football;
| May Enter Business
BY the Assoeioted Press

STOCKTON, Calf. Jan.
A.-Eddie LIE Baron, College
OF Paciflc's three-time Little
All-America quarterback, ex-
pressed doubt today that the
Washington Redskins can in
terest him In professional foot
ball. He added that he would
wait and see, but it would
have to be a pretty good
deal"
LIE Baron said he has been
offered a partnership in a hay
and feed business here, which
he called "the chance of a
. lifetime. He added that the
job would demand nearly all
of his time and said, st
couldn't be away six months q
year playing football"
LIE Baron also said he has
"an excellent offer" to play
football in Canada.
Eddie said he couldn't "see
what the Redskins want with
me because they already have
two great passers In Sammy
Baugh and Harry Gilmer. I
understand Baugh is the only
fellow on the Redskins who
makes big dough-"
Evening star., 1950-01-24
White Sox Sign ; More;
Still Seeking Vernon
By the Assoeiafsd Press

CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-Three
more Chicago White Sox players
have sent in signed contracts for
the 1850 season, General Manager
Frank Lane said last night.
The latest to accept terms, Lane
announced. are Outfielder Dave
Philley, Hank Majeski, the third
baseman acquired from the Phil
adelphia Athletics last December,
and Pitcher Marino Pieretti.
Lane said the White Sox now
have signed contracts from 27
players. with II more to be heard
from. Two players, Pitcher Bill
Wight and Second Bassman Cass
Michaels, are reported to have
baked at terms. Lane disclosed
the Sox still are angling for Mick
ley Vernon, Cleveland first base
man, but don't want to give UP
Wight in the prospective deal.
Evening star., 1950-01-24
Schofro and Kumuroff
On Turner Nat Card

A match between Frank Schofro,.
a newcomer from st. Louis. and
Joe Kamarof completes the line
up for tomorrow nights wrestling
show at Turner's Arena.
The program is topped by two
woman grapplers, Vivian Viann of
Oklahoma City and Dolly Dotson
of Arizona. Also on the program
is a two-man team match, Bill
Kerr and Tony Morreli against
George Macricostas and Tiny
Mills. A return match brings back
Miguel Torres and Ivan Kamaroff,
who grappled to a draw last week.
Evening star., 1950-01-24

John L. Sullivan, former Secre-
tary of the Navy, has been elected
president of the Burning Tree
Club, succeeding Walter r. Tuck
erman. The latter was one of the
founders of the club.
Wilmer j. Waller, president of
the Hamilton National Bank, was
elected vice president and James
K. McClintock, secretary of the
American Red Cross, was re-
elected secretary-treasurer.
E. F. Ragland was elected chair
man of the Board of Governors of
kenwood Country Club for the
third year. H. B. Hunt was elect
| ed secretary-treasurer.
Cmmittee chairmen appointed
at Kenwood were: Desmond j.
Ward, house: Donald Dudley, golf ::
! c. Alfonso Smith, tennis and A. B.
Hoebelman, jr., activities.
Evening star., 1950-01-24
By fine Associoted Pres.


SANTA MONICA. Calf, Jan.
24.-Gussie Moran, one of the
Nations top ranking feminine
tennis players, who recently an
nounced her engagement to a
Calcutta, India, shipper, cabled
her mother today from Madras,
India, that she is mot being mar
ried.".
She had announced January 81
that it was love at first sight"
and she said she would marry
Anthony Davenport, son of a
British economist she met only a
month ago.
In Madras. Gorgeous Gussie"
said the cancellation of her en-
Evening star., 1950-01-24
Holy Cross Far Ahead
In Nation Cage Poll;
Duquesne Runnerup
BY the Associated Press

Holy Cross continued to reign
today as the kingpin of the coun-
try's college basketball teams in
the fourth weekly Associated Press
poll.
The all-conquering quintet from
Worcester, Mass, which wrested
the leadership from st. Johns of
Brooklyn by a narrow margin last
week captured top honors by q
landslide vote. ...
Unbeaten in IA starts this sea-
son, Holy Cross drew lib of a pos
sible 166 first-place votes cast by
sports writer's and sports broad
casters from coast to coast to win
in a breeze from second-ranked
Duquesne of Pittsburgh. The point
margin was 1900 to 1,024.
Duquesne, the only other unde-
feated major five, picked up only
four first place nominations. but
grabbed enough seconds and thirds
to vault from sixth to second.
Duquesne has won 13 straight.
Long Island University, despite
its $3.50 upset by North Carolina
State last Tuesday, clung to its
third place ranking ahead of Ken
lucky and st. Johns.
Kentucky recovered from a lick
ing by Georgia to swamp De Paul
of Chicago and move up a notch
to fourth. The Wildcats last night
bowed to Notre Dame. st. Johns
slipped three places from its run
nerup spot of a week ago.
The top teams (first-place bal
lots in parentheses, and records,
including last nights games, with
first place worth 10 points; sec
ond place, 8, and so on down the
line):