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Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
ST. PETERS P. e. CHURCH

Regular Services Announced; Con-
firmation Glasses Continuing
The Feast of the Epiphany will
be observed tomorrow, Friday,
January 6, at a service of Holy
Communion at 10 am. at st.
Peters P. E. Church, with the Rev.
Donald ]. Parsons as the celebrant.
On the first Sunday after Epiph-
any, Sunday, January 8, regular
services will be held at the church:
8 a. M, Holy Communion; IL am,
morning prayer and sermon by the
rector; church school at 9:55 am.
nursery school in the parish house
at IL a. m. Confirmation classes
continue each Tuesday evening at
the Rectory. Childrens' choir re-
hearsal, 3.45 p. M, Tuesdays, and
senior choir, 7:45 p. M, Thursday
evenings. The Feast of Lights
pageant will be presented at the
church on the evening of Sunday,
January Is. 1t is being arranged
by the rector, assisted by Mrs,
Richard w. Comegys.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05

The little children at the State
Training School at Stockley believe
in Santa Claus because of his Kind
ness in remembering them during
the holiday season. Some expressed
their feeling with shouts, others
just by their happy expressions
and by fondling the gifts, still
others by insisting that someone
come and see what Santa had
brought. Women's Clubs, Oranges,
W.C.TU.'s, American Legion
groups, V.F.W. groups, Boy Scout
Troops, church organizations, Rot
ary. Kiwanis and Lions Clubs, ETC.,
and great many individuals pro-
vided gifts. There were cash dona-
tions amounting to $217.00 for the
Christmas fund. The decorations
and lighted trees, and the religious
pageant gave the children a chance
to participate in the preparations.
Candy, fruit, peanuts throughout
the week, movies and stage en-
tertainment made the occasion a
happy one for all. The turkey din
ner on Christmas Day with pie and
ice cream was an important part
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
COUNTRY CLUB DANCE
Many From Smyrna Attend New
Years Eve Dance at Dover

Many From Smyrna Attend New
Years Eve Dance at Dover
Among those from Smyrna who
attended the New Years Eve dance
at the Maple Dale Country Club,
Dover, were the following. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. l.. Harmonson, Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Wright, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry r. Shapley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Johnson, DR.. and
Mrs. Ralph B. Jones, Mr.. E. Reyn-
olds Bradley, Mrs. Louise Burslem,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Joyce, Mrs.
wv. C. Deakyne, Sr., Mr.. Harry FL
lenbogen, Mr.. w. G. Deakyne, Jr.,
Miss Mary Lou Richardson, Mr..
John E. Wilson, Jr., Mr.. Larry Call,
MIR. and Mrs. Lee Deakyne, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Creadick Ennis. DIR.
and Mrs. Ralph B. Jones entertain
ed at their home on Lake Drive be-
fore the dance.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
OPERETTA AT UNIVERSITY
'SThe Gondoliers" To Be Presented
By Students at Mitchell Hall


BY Students at Mitchell Hall
A concert version of Gilbert and
Sullivan's famous operetta, ''The
Gondoliers", will be presented by
music and dramatics students of
the University of Delaware at
Mitchell Hall, at 8:15 pm, on Fri
day, January 13. The production
will include a narrator and speak
ing roles, to be done by members
of the class in acting and by other
experienced students under the di-
rection of Thomas B. Pegg of the
dramatics and speech faculty. The
vocal soloists, chosen from the
voice students of the Department
of Music, are being trained by Hill
da Somers Ewing of the Music De
partment. The choruses will be
sung by the a capella choir, and
the entire program will be under
the direction of Anthony ]. Loudis,
professor of music. The concert
and adaptation of the dialogue to
be used in the program was ar
ranged by Bruce Laird.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
CLUB
XMAS DANCE
Formal Cabaret Dance At
tended by Guests From All
Parts of State
HELD IN TOWN HALL

The formal cabaret Christmas
dance of the Smyrna Lions Club
was attended by guests from all
over the state. 1t was held on Dec
ember 80 in the auditorium of the
town hall, with dancing from 1890
pm. to 2 am. Music was by Jack
Garnett's eight-piece orchestra,
from Wilmington. The hall had
been decorated with Christmas
wreaths, pine branches, and spec
ial lighting. Among the guests of
the Lions were many members of
the young college set, and former
residents of Smyrna, as well as
officials of other Lions clubs in
Delaware. Several parties were
held before the affair. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Slaughter entertained at a
large party at their home on South
Street and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Gooding, of Wilmington, who were
guests at the dance. The commit
tee in charge of arranging for The
dance included Lester F. Meyer,
chairman, Lex FAIRIES, Victor En-
mis-, and Guy Edmondson.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
GIVE NOTICE
WHEN MOVING
Persons Having Registered
Motor Vehicle Must File
New Address
MAIL NEW ADDRESS

Since a large number of persons
usually move their residence
around the first. of the year and
thereby have a new address, Mot
or Vehicle Commissioner Henry E..
Roster this week warned those
persons moving that their new ad-
dress must be filed with the Motor
Vehicle Department in event they
have registered motor vehicle in
Delaware or a Delaware operators
license. In this connection Mr.. Kos
ter quoted the following excerpt
from the law which will be found
in section 145, page III, motor We
hicles laws of Delaware. "Any per-
son holding an operators or chauf-
fer's license issued to him or her
under the laws of this State, or
having motor vehicle registered
in his or her name under the laws
of this State, and shall fail or neg
lect, within one week after any
change of his or her address, to
notify the Department Of any such
change of address, shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor." Persons
with motor vehicle registrations
in their name, should, when notify
ing the Department, give the num-
ber of their registration and their
old address, as well as their new
one, stated Mr.. Roster. The Com
missioner stated with respect to
operating licenses that persons
with yearly licenses can mail their
new address with the number Of
their license and their old address
to the Department. Persons with
permanent operating licenses
should appear at branch office Of
the Department and receive a tenn
porary license while a new perm.
'anent license card is being pre-
pared for them.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
ADDRESSES
ROTARY CLUB
Mayor Albert A. NewcOmI
Talks Before Members at
Dinner Meeting
THURSDAY EVENING

Rotary is training ground for
leadership, inspiring men to
action, Mayor Albert A. New
comb, Sr., told his fellow Rotar-
ians in a talk on club service at
the dinner meeting of the club on
Thursday night at The Wayside
Inn. He stressed the Importance of
Rotary education, to acquaint new
members to the aims and objects,
the classification of members to
enable the club to be well balanced
in personnel, and to make new
members feel at home and make
his talents available for the ad-
vancement of the club. Attendance
is important; "it takes a full team
to assure success, he said Wives
of members were guests at the
meeting, which featured a necktie
and shirt party. Prizes were
awarded as follows: for neckties,
first, Harry p. Jones, the most
unique; second, the dizziest, w. L.
Wheatley; third, the most artistic,
DR.. Ralph B. Jones. For shirts;
first, the dizziest, Willard Rutter;
second, most unique, John Roth;
third, most artistic, George w.
Wright. The judges were the Rev.
o. C. Jones and Mrs. Jones, who
were guests of Elmer P. Corrie,
and Mrs. Walter L. BecRwith.
Reynolds Pratt presided and well
coined e. Malcolm Belber into
membership. He was presented by
w. L. Wheatley. Nelson Everhart
directed singing. The Smyrna Ro-
tary Club will sponsor several Boy
Scouts to attend the Boy Scout
iamboree to be held at Valley
Forge next June. c. Y. Yost and
John v. Avery were visitors from
the Dover Club.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
TO TAKE CENSUS

Benz. Ableman, Supervisor, Plans
for United States Census in April
District supervisor Benjamin
Ableman of the United States Bur-
eau of the Census has returned to
his office after attending an admin
istrative training school at Phila-
delphia Census Area headquarters
in preparation for the 18th Decen-
nial Census of the United States.
Mr.. Ableman states that prelimin-
ary work on the 1850 Census to be
taken in April, will begin immedi-
ately. This includes organization
of the district Office, conducting
publicity, interviewing applicants
for jobs and later, training of Of
fee clerks, field crew leaders and
enumerators. The assistant super
visor and the administrative clerk
of the local Office will also be given
special schooling at Census head
quarters in Philadelphia at later
date. The territory included in the
Census District which Mr.. Able
man supervises includes New
Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties.
Enumeration districts are being
established for each of these coun-
ties, and for sections of the larger
communities in each county.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
FIREMEN HERE
NAME OFFICERS
]. w. Jacobs, Jr., Reelected
President at Annual Elec-
tion Monday Night
ELECT OTHER OFFICERS

John w. Jacobs, Jr. was reflect
ed president of the Citizens Hose
Company at the annual election
held Monday night at the fire
house. Other officers who were re-
elected were E. Reynolds Bradley,
secretary; John c. Mannering,
treasurer; the Rev. F. M. Barton,
chaplain; and Henry Dukes, fire
recorder. The following volunteers
were elected to their posts: Earl
C. Ford, vice president; William
Mabrey, fire Inspector; J. Harper
Jones, chief; Robert T. FAIRIES,
first assistant chief; James c. Tru-
ak, second assistant chief. To the
board of trustees Earl c. Ford
and ]. Fletcher Truax were reflect
ed, and James C. Truax was elect
ed. The following were named to
the board of directors: Horace G.
David, Howard Davis, Robert T.
FAIRIES, Wilson C. FAIRIES. Earl e.
Ford, Homer Short, James c. Tru-
ak and ]. Fletcher Truax. Benjam-
in T. Johnson and Harry e. Shortt
were elected to membership in the
company. Donations were received
from Mrs. Avis Winford and the
Rev. F. M. Barton.
Fire Report
The fire report for the year as
presented by Henry Dukes, record
er, shows SO alarms, "a in town,
and 35 in the country. Total loss
was estimated at 100000; there
were 1105 men in service, with an
average attendance at each fire of
10 volunteers. The total hours for
the year were AZ, and the company
travelled 581 miles. The new Off
GERS were installed Immediately
following the election. The Citi-
zens Hose Company will be host to
the Kent County Volunteer Fire
mems Association on Wednesday,
January IS, at which time ]. Har-
per Jones will be installed as pres
ident of the county group and the
installation of all officers win take
place.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
Death of Mrs. Margaret Merrill

Mrs. Margaret c. Merrill, SO, of
Clayton, died at her late residence
December 29. She was the daugh-
ter of Walter Conley and Margaret
Sparks Conley. Funeral services
were held Sunday, January 1 from
the FAIRIES Funeral Chapel. The
Rev. G. E. Leister, pastor of
Ewelrs-St. Paul Church, Clayton,
ofhciated and interment was in
Templeville Cemetery, Templeville,
Md. She is survived by the follow
ing brothers and sisters. William,
Dover; Wilson, Frederica; Walter,
Clayton; Floyd, Smyrna; Harry
and Wesley, Kenton; Mrs. May
Smith, Clayton; Mrs. Myrtle Bush,
Clayton; and Mrs. Edna Boyer,
Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
VETERANS TO
GET REFUND
Expected To Get Share In In
surance Refund Before
June 30th
14,225,OOO APPLICATIONS

Most of an estimated $4,000 Del
aware veterans are expected to get
their $4,375,00O share in the Veter-
ans Administration insurance re-
fund before June 80. The VA an
nounced in Washington last night
that payment of the checks MAX
ing up the $2,8O0.OOO, 900 refund to
be divided up among 100000
veteran policy holders in the nation
will begin by January 16. The
agency estimated that the checks
will range from between 80 cents
and $528. The average, it said, will
be about $175. The VA said its goal
will be the mailing of some 100000
checks daily, or 100000 a week.
Economists say the payment of a
refund is the leading factor in pre-
dictions of good business condi-
tions throughout the first half of
1850. Some of the effect has al
ready been felt through the extern
sion of credit. The VA said it has
received 14,225,000 applications,
and has acknowledged most of
them. OF the acknowledgements,
however, about $4,000 were return
ed to the VA because the veterans
moved and left no forwarding ad-
dress. These veterans, it added,
must reapply or send more up-to-
date information in order to get
their checks.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
Wesleyan Methodist Church

Rev. Van M. Herscher, minister
of the Wesleyan Methodist Church,
announces services for the week
Thursday night, prayer meeting,
7:30 o'clock. Sunday morning wor-
ship service will be at II am;
Sunday school at 10 am; song and
evangelistic service at 7.30 pm.
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
NEW ENGINEER
STATE HIGHWAY
Nj. Allan Wilson Takes Over
Duties of Chief Engineer of
Highway Department
SUCCEEDS McWILLIAMS

When M. Allan Wilson assumed
his new duties as Chief Engineer of
the State Highway Department
this week, he became the fifth per-
son to fill that position in the
more than thirty years that the
Department has been in existence.
Mr.. Wilson succeeded Col. w. A.
McWilliams who was transferred
to the Delaware River Crossing Di-
vision of the Department and will
assist w. w. Mack, also former
Chief Engineer of the Department,
as engineer in charge of the erec-
tion of the Delaware River Memoir
ial bridge. The new Chief Engin-
eer has spent his entire active car
eer in the employ of the State
Highway Department, having a to-
tai of eighteen years of continuous
service during which he served in
practically every division operated
by the department. Following his
graduation from the University of
Delaware in 1882 he worked with
a survey group in the Department
and the following year served as an
inspector of new construction.
From 1885 to 1888 he served as as
sistant to the Kent county division
engineer and was in charge of con-
struction work.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Regular Services Announced For
Sunday and Coming Week

Regular Services Announced For
Sunday and Coming Week
Asbury Methodist Church, the
Rev. Walter L. Beckwith, pastor,
announces the following services
for Sunday, January 8: Morning
worship, IL am; Sunday school,
Mr.. Harry c. Johnson, general
superintendent, 10 am; evening
service, 7:30 pm. The Youth choir
will sing and everyone is invited to
come and encourage the young
people. Prayer service viii be held
Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Your presence will help you and
your church. The Junior choir re-
hearses Friday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock; Youth choir Thursday
evening at 7:30 o'clock; Senior
choir Friday evening at z o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
Today Proclaimed Carver Day"


Today has been designated as
Carver Day" by Governor Ebert
N. Carvel, in honor of the late DR..
George Washington Carver, famed
Negro scientist who died on JaInI-
ary 5, 1943. Governor Carvel, in
praising DR.. Carver, said: T1Iis
dedication to solving the problems
of his fellowman, his faith in Chris
tian principles, his love for his
fellowman and the leadership and
inspiration which he gave his peo-
pie, will carry the spirit of this
great man and his accomplish
ments down through the centur-
ies." President Truman has desig-
mated today as Carver Day"
throughout the nation.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church,
the Rev. o. G. Jones, pastor, an
nounces the following services:
Sunday School at 10 am. The sub
ject for discussion will be 1.-THE
Church Empowered" Morning
worship service at IL am. Sermon:
Christ and the Abnormaf.r The
choir under the leadership of Mrs.
Vernon Westfall, meets for prac-
tice each Wednesday evening at
eight o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
Death of Mrs. Mary v. Cooper

Mrs. Mary v. Cooper, 80 years,
formally of this town, died at the
residence of her son, Carl S. Coop
er, in Newton Center, Mass, Dec
ember 30. She was the daughter of
John H. Williams and Rebecca
Smith Williams. Funeral services
were held Monday, January 2 from
the FAIRIES Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. John L, Johnson officiating.
Interment was in Bethel Church
Cemetery, near Cheswold. She was
the widow of the late S. Brady
Cooper and is survived by her son
and one grandchild.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
Was Testing Engineer

In February, 1888. he became
testing engineer for the Depart
ment and operated the testing lab
oratory until March, 1947, when he
was made Assistant Chief Engin-
eer in charge of tests, designs
maintenance and construction. He
retained this position until he be-
came Chief Engineer this week. In
appointing Mr.. Wilson Chief En-
gineer the Department stated that
the action was part of a carefully
studied plan for the reorganiza-
tion of the activities Of the DE.
partment and that no further
changes in personnel were con-
templated.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
FTREAIEN PROJECTS

Citizens Hose Company To Start
Series of Bingo Parties
Saturday evening, January Z, at
Z pm, the Citizens Hose Com
pany will conduct the first of a
series of bingo parties to be held
every Saturday evening thereafter
for the next several months in the
town hall. Russell Biggs is the
chairman of the committee in
charge. This project is in line with
the current fund raising program
of the firemen in furnishing inter
esting and clean entertainment for
the residents of the Smyrna area.
The hremen are currently holding
weekly square dances at the town
hall.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
PRESS ASSO. TO MEET
Del-Mar-Va Press Association To
Meet In Wilmington Saturday

! AfNA-ItA2AA a II ACEpo <AoCONA1hOAOA AO
Meet In Wilmington Saturday
Governor Elbert N. Carvel, May
or James F. Hearn, and Delaware's
three Congressional members will
be guests at the annual meeting of
the Del-Mar-Va Press Association
next Saturday in the DuBarry
Room of the Hotel DUPONT. Sena-
tor ]. Allen Frear, Jr., Senator
John j. Williams, and Rep. ]. Cal
eb Boggs, along with Governor
Carvel and Mayor Hearn, will
speak briefly at the meeting which
will be presided over by Joseph H.
Martin, former publisher of the
Sunday Star, who is president of
the association. The principal
speaker at the uncheon-meeting
will be John G. Leach, vice presi-
dent of Beacon College, and form
er chairman of the State Industrial
Accident Board. The business meet
ing of the association will get un-
der way at 10:45 Saturday morn
ing. The News-Journa1 Company
will be host at a cocktail party at
IL o'clock, with luncheon to start
at 1 o'clock. New officers for 1850
will be elected during the business
meeting. Several new members will
be welcomed at the meeting which
is expected to be largely attended
by members, their wives and
guests. Officers of the association
besides Mr.. Martin are. WV. Rob-
inson of the Seaford Leader, vice
president, and Richard I. Rinard,
city editor of the Every
Evening, secretary and treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
CLAYTON Century Club to Meet

The Clayton Century Club will
hold its first meeting of 1850 at
the home of Mrs. Julian Dunning
on Washington Avenue in Clayton,
at 8 PM, Thursday, January s.
After a business meeting the chair
man-hostess, Mrs. Dunning, will
have a New Years party. All
members are cordially invited to
attend.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
ENTERTAINMENT AT HOME
Texas Slim Rogers and Pals of
Purple Sage to Entertain

ApAC 006O "
Next Monday an entertainment
will be given for residents of the
State Welfare Home by Texas Slim
Rogers and The Pals of the Purple
Sage, who are heard daily over
radio station WIDOW. The group
volunteered their services for this
event, and will put on their regu-
lar show. The guests at the Home
are looking forward to the con-
cert as many of them listen to the
broadcasts each day, and the peo-
pie at the Home are often remem-
bered by the master of ceremonies
during the broadcast. Plans for the
show were made through Miss EN-
ma Payne, of the recreational
therapy department at the Home.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
SMYRNA GRANGE NEWS

Smyrna Grange To Hold InstaIla-
ton of Officers Tonight
Past State Master "A. B. Thom-
as will officiate at the installation
of officers at the meeting of Smyr-
ma Grange tonight, January 5, at
Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs. Harry
Johnson, Mrs. Ernest Blendt and
Mrs. Howard Deakyne were named
to the refreshment committee for
January, February, and March.
Those participating in last weeks
program were e. t, Heinold, Mrs.
Harry G. Johnson, Mrs. Anna Vir-
din, Mrs. Mary Fleming, and Har-
ry Johnson.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
Hornets Resume PLAY

The Smyrna Hornets will take
to the court tonight after the two
week holiday recess, meeting Re
hoboth Beach at Rehoboth. Local
fans will again be able to root for
their favorites when the Hornets
meet Harrington here Monday,
January 9 at $50 pm. on the high
school court.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
Tea Dance at Country Club

The annual tea dance was held
at the Maple Dale Country Club
on Monday. Among those who
poured was Mrs. G. Leland Har-
monson. Many Smyrna members
of the club and their guests at
tended. Supper followed the dance.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
Grass Fire. at Brenford

Smyrna firemen were called yes
terday to a grass fire at the home
of Mrs. Emerson at Brenford. 1t
was reported that sparks from a
railroad locomotive caused the fire.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
TO VOTE ON POST HOME
Legion to Take Vote Jan. IL On
Construction of New Post Home

All members of the David c.
Harrison Post No. IA, American
Legion are being urged by Com
mander Lee F. Slaughter to attend
the post meeting Wednesday, jan
uary II, at 8 pm. At this meeting
a vote on the proposal to start con-
struction on the new post home
will be taken, Commander Slaugh-
ter stated, and a good representa-
ton of the members is desired.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
Daughters of America Installation

The Daughters of America will
hold their installation on January.
10. All members going into new
Offices are urged to attend. After
the meeting refreshments win be
served.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
SMYRNA HOMEMAKERs MEET
Annual Luncheon To Be Held On
Thursday, January 10th


Thursday, January 10th
The Smyrna Homemakers win
hold their annual luncheon at the
Wayside Inn Thursday, January
10th at 1890. Reservations may be
made with Mrs. Marie Downs or
Mrs. Ernest Blendt. Make reserva-
tions by Saturday, January 14th.
There will be installation of the
following officers at the business
meeting: president, Mrs. Glenn
Busker; vice president, Mrs. Will
liam Nowland; secretary, Mrs.
Ernest Blendt; treasurer, Mrs.
James r. Fleming.
Smyrna times., 1950-01-05
Meeting Of W.O.T.U.

The w.C.T.U. viii meet Monday
night, January at 8 o'clock at
Asbury Church.
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Young Alabama Negro Farmer
Finds Answer To Small Operators
INFLAMMATION Problem

An answer to small farmers
mechanization problem has been
found by Fred Bennett of Green
vile, Ala, according to a report
received this week by the U. S.
Department of Agriculture from
the Alabama State Extension Ser
vice.
Mr.. Bennett, a 34-year-old farm
er, found his solution partly by en-
larging his farm and partly by es-
tablishine a farm machinery Gus
tom service for his neighbors, says
the report.
When he started out six years
ago, he had only a pair of mules
and the use of his mothers 80-acre
farm over which hung an $500
debt. Now he owns 320-acre farm
and nearly $4,000 worth of farm
machinery which pays its own way.
Mr.. Bennett became interested
in farm machinery while working
in the Birmingham steel mill where
he saw several types of machines