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Evening star., 1950-12-29
By Betty Miles

THE 10 most powerful Wome1
in Washington are inf1uentia
chiefly by comparison with otheI
women" declares columnist Dori
Fleeson in McCall's.
Lets face it," she adds. WON,
ans real power in the politica
scene-With a handful of eXcep'
tions-is still where it has Away
been: Behind the man. Tht
American woman is still a second.
class citizen in the highest leve
of Government. Even though war
the overriding issue of the day, i!
reaching into her home for The
lives of her children, she WELD;
only secondary power
Miss Fleeson selects, as the tor
10, Mrs. Bess Truman, Mrs. Flea
nor Roosevelt, Mrs. India Edwards
who heads the Women's Division
of the Democratic National Com.
mittee; Senator Margaret Chase
Smith, Mrs. Helen Gahagar
Douglas, ''in Congress or out ;. q
powerful Democrat, Mrs. Ruth
Mccormick Miller, editor of the
Washington Times Herald ane
"heiress apparent" to the Chicago
Tribune newspaper empire; Nine
Helle Bonnet, wife of the French
Ambassador; Mrs. Laura Curtis
Gross, who runs the exclusive
1925 F Street Club, where "peo-
pie of influence gather to en-
tertain other people of influence"
Mrs. Betty Darling, secretary tt
Leslie Biff1e. Secretary of the Sen
ate; and Mrs. Betty harrington
president Of the National Fedora
ton of Republican Women's Clubs
and wife of the delegate in Con-
gress from Hawaii.
Women will have to make theii
own way if they would help run
their country. the author points
out. Run, don't walk. to the
nearest headquarters of the party
of your choice and muscle in
Expect no chivalry, and give nc
quarter. Take whatever Offices
you can grab even if they don't
pay much in money or prestige
And most important of all. she
advises, always be a Woman--or
better still, a lady.
Diagnosis: Cancer-Recovery
Probable" is the story told in the
Ladies' Home Journal by Lily
Macleod of her own successful.
Evening star., 1950-12-29

struck us as a sensitive setting
down of the emotions and ad-
justments that follow on the heels
of broken home. Among the
surprises in store for this woman
was the realization that divorce
is not clean-cut operation; that
her small son was eager for her
to marry again; that she was
capable of subtly not saying a
good word for her former hus-
band to friends; that no matter
how many individuals in the pop
ulation have been divorced, the
force of society in general is still
against divorce-even after it is
an accomplished fact.
Divorce would still have been
necessary even had she known
before the proceedings what she
knows now. the author declares.
The difference would have been
that the way might have been
easier had she known what to
expect.
To conquer some pet peeves of
homemakers, the Companion Of
fers these tips:
To wash casseroles with baked
on foods, soak them in ammonia
water to loosen food particles.
To eliminate scattering grease
on wall behind the range, fasten
a sheet of clear flreproof plastic
to the wall. 1t can easily be
washed off.
To prevent breaking dishes by
striking them against the faucet,
attach rubber aerator to the
faucet. 1t does away with splash
ing, too.
who would you like for din
ner?" Betsey Barton asks in Good
Housekeeping, as she tells of the
guests she and her family decided
upon when planning a make be-
lieve but enchanting evening, with
Evening star., 1950-12-29

Having q hard time OPEN
ing that bottle Of perfume
which you received for
Christmos9 Just top the
stopper with q piece of
glass gently, but firmly,
first on one side, then on
the other. Reed on for more
information on the "hondIe
with core" program of your
perfume gifts, as outlined
by the Fragrance Foundo-
ton.
spray so that the fine mis-
clings to your clothes enough fol
you to enjoy your own perfume
Of course. every smart woman ap.
plies a drop or two on her hand.
kerchief so that each time sh,
opens her handbag a lovely
Whit" greets her.
Many women think that frag
rant liquids may be used onl.
on themselves. 'Tisn't so, we ar
told. Spray your clothes closet
and linen chests with toilet waite
or cologne. You'll find that eacl
time you don a dress or take ,
Evening star., 1950-12-29
By John Robert Powers

In date loaded week like this
the moment is sure to come Wher
permanents look endy. straight
hair hangs limp and even natu-
rally curly hair gets ideas about
going it's own way. This nadil
between sets is bad enough at any
time but it's close to tragic when
you want to look your extra special
best.
That's the moment to treat
yourself to the miracle of the
Powers Girls Commute set
During the same so minutes you
can bathe and dress for the party
ahead.
The second you hit your room
start your set by dry-cleaning
your hair and scalp. Begin by
parting your hair in a clean sweep
over your left ear, clear across
the crown of your head. Rub the
part vigorously with fresh turk
ish towel. Continue the parting
and rubbing until you reach your
right ear. Then, rub your hair
Evening star., 1950-12-29
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every girl or woman now in business
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reveals secrets on how to hold your lob.
See how easy it is to choose a suitable
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Evening star., 1950-12-29
Fish Hint

Because fish has a soft texture
it's good idea to serve something
crisp with your fish dishes. Cole
Islaw is always delicious and
thrifty choice.
Evening star., 1950-12-29

An anonymous account by a
divorce, Nobody Tells You" in
the WOman's Home COMPANION,
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07
CANCER DETECTION
Free Examinations for Delaware
Women at GEORGETOWN Center

The Delaware Division, Ameri-
can Cancer Society, will provide
free cancer detection examinations
for Delaware women 35 years of
age and over at the Georgetown
Health Center on September 8 and
%. Appointments for free exam
nations at these centers may be
made by calling Georgetown 2319.
DR.. John F. w. King, Medical
Director of the Delaware Cancer
Detection Centers, explained that
only about one in each one hun
dred women examined is found to
have early cancer. The examina-
tions are offered as precaution to
guard the health of women who
presume they are we'll and who are
in the age range where cancer
most frequently occurs. Discover
ed early and treated promptly,
cancer is durable in a very high
proportion of cases DR.. King ex-
planned.
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07

from a visit to Ocean Grove, and
the first named is making the lat
ter a visit in town.
Harvey B. Stewart, of Philadel-
phia, was down Sunday and Mon
day on visit to his father.
Miss Name Fox, of Wilmington,
is visiting Miss Amanda Fisher.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Barnes and
sons, of Holmesburg, Pa, are Wis
iting Mrs. William Stokesbury.
Mr.. and Ms. Joseph H. Wright
have returned from tarip to Nj
agara Falls and Canada.
Mrs. William Taylor and son, Of
Holmesburg, Pa, are guests OF
Mrs. H. d.. Boyer.
DIR. ]. Allen Johnson, wife and
child, left this morning for a
weeks rest at Rehoboth.
Miss Clara Leinberger entertain
ed a number of her friends Thurs
day night in honor of her guests
Misses Edna Gegenheimer and
May Stanger, of Philadelphia.
Miss Margaret Robinson left
this morning on a vacation. She
is now visiting in Zion, Md.
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07

physically weak died. The number
of deaths was increasing.
My woman's relative. the male
of the house, operated a small
manufacturing establishment,
turning out goods for the Rus
slams. One day the police arrived.
They took him off to Jail without
explanation. He was incarcerated
for two months; then released.
When he endeavored to find out
what law he had violated and why
he had been jailed, the Russians
set him to cleaning the streets for
another two months. Since then he
has learned to keep his mouth
shut; not to ask questions.
1 was told that those Germans
who have a radio-concealed dur
ing the day-listen at night by
earphones to the Voice of Ameri-
ca. My frau's relatives pray for
the day when American soldiers
will drive out the Russians.
( After We had been in Russian
occupied Germany for some five
weeks the Soviet police official,
who had never ceased to call upon
me daily to check our movements,
bluntly stated that We should
leave. And so We departed; TAX
ing train to Berlin. On arrival we
flew to Rotterdam, Holland and
engaged passage on the SIS. Nieuw
Amsterdam.
Frankly, I am glad to be out of
Soviet Germany. What have
seen does not endear the Russians
to me. I am satisfied that had my
woman gone in alone she never
would have come out alive. 1 do
not profess TO know or be able to
explain why We were permitted to
travel through occupied Germany
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07

virtually without being challenged.
That We did so safely can only
ascribe to the fact that the Soviet
officials may have allowed us to
remain because of my frau's rela-
tives were so amazed that anyone
had the audacity to enter East
Germany, that they were confused
and took no action.
One thing 1 do know. 1 sincere
ly believe that We were under Di-
vine Protection. Can you explain
it any other way?
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07

the Soviet Zone of Germany, does
not have the same value as the
Mark circulating in Western Ger
many. Dollars were at a premium.
1 had no difficulty obtaining about
80 East Marks for one dollar COM
pared to approximately four West
Marks to the dollar in the zones
under Allied Control.
From observation, I would say
that virtually all of the German
people are required to toll at
something. For the laborer, re-
muneration averages some 60 East
Marks a week, the equivalent of
$500 United States currency. One
of my woman's relatives, labor
er by day, was also a violinist. He
eked out livelihood earning addi-
tional Marks by playing at special
functions.
Finally, we decided to entrain
for another toWn-near to the
border of Soviet Russia-where
more of my frau's relatives lived.
On the day following our arrival,
the local Soviet police official call
ed; he was polite but curious about
our presence in the community.
After inspecting our credentials,
he wanted to know why We were
there and how long we intended to
remain. 1 told him that we had
come only to visit my woman's re-
latives and would like to stay for
/ several weeks. He went away ap-
parently satisfied but returned
again the next day and re-examin-
ed us. This procedure took place
daily during our stay in that par
ticular town.
We put up at the local hotel-a
rundown establishment that had
seen better days. The rooms were
in bad state of disrepair, dirty,
cracked walls with paper peeling
unpleasant smelling bed linen and
in general, most uninviting. The
meals were mediocre and expen-
sive. After a few days we moved
to the home of my woman's rela-
tives.
In this town, Soviet influence
was more prominent due undoubt'
edly to its close proximity to the
Russian border. The people gen.
orally were poorly dressed, mer
and women alike wearing uncon
cealed patches in their clothes
Housing was a problem. Many
families lived herded together il
one or two rooms, eating, sleeping
and following their daily pursuits
without any degree of privacy.
I learned that there are still {
million Germans held captive by
the Soviets across the border. The
people here seemed to be fully in
formed about them. Their daily
ration was black bread and pota
toes-nothing more. When the hu
man body rebeled at such fare th'
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07
| INVADE SOVIET
GERMANY
AND LIVE
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our third class compartment
there was no other class of COM
partments on this train-where
we were herded with a number of
German travelling companions. He
asked in German to see our pap
ers. Silently I handed over our
passports. Opening them he glanc-
ed at the seal of the United States
and at the photographs then at
us. Returning our credentials, he
asked, "Where are you going and
why?" Replying in German told
him that we intended to visit my
woman's relatives and I handed
him the letters from the burgo-
meisters. We were not questioned
further; the Soviet official left the
compartment.
l glanced out of the car window;
the train was gathering speed and
with every click of the wheels on
the rails we were heading deeper
into Soviet territory. We were now
definitely on our own resources. I
gazed pensively through the glass
pane wondering just what was in
store for us.
Finally, after most uncomfort-
able trip, we reached our destina-
tion. The town in which my wo-
mans relatives lived was in a
farming district. They owned
fair-sized farm and we moved
there, bag and baggage.
In the several weeks we remain
ed in this community we moved
about without restraint though
always in the company of one of
my frau's relatives. 1 talked free
ly with their friends to whom we
were introduced-bu not about
political matters. On this point a
discreet silence always was main
tanned. I kept my eyes and ears
open and observed as much as
possible without creating suspicion
of the local police authorities.
AS might be expected life is
hard for the Germans under Rus
sian domination. The affairs of
the community were administered
under the supervision of the Rus
slams. All owners of farms were
required to turn over to the Rus
slams a substantial part of all
crops; potatoes, beans, corn ct
cetera, receiving in payment a
form of scrip representing so many
East Marks, which had to be de-
, posted in the local bank and
which could be utilized only by
permission. The amount paid by
the authorities for these comman-
deered crops was considerably less
, than the real market value. The
balance of the food crops were
: used by individual families or sold
! to other persons living in the COM
munity. In this way some cash
, income was realized.
| The East Mark, legal tender in
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07
The Smyrna Times
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Smyrna times., 1950-09-07

Every day now we are greeting friendly
customers just back from vacation. And,
wisely, many of them are bringing their
PontiacS in for post-vacation check-up.
We are glad to welcome these wonderful
PontiacS back home-for this is home to
them. Wherever you see the Pontiac service
sign is the place where your Pontiac is given
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07
Automobiles Safe
From Thunder Storms

Motorists who get caught in
heavy thunder storms need have
little fear of being struck by light
ming, according to William A. Cal
vert, Extension Agricultural En-
gineer at the University of Della
ware. The statement is based on
a report of the Weather Bureau
and USDA which says that the oc-
cupants of an automobile are prac-
tically immune from injury by
lightning.
Records of rural fires in Iowa
from 1880 to 1947 show that the
chances of lightning causing a fire
are only l to IL for buildings pro-
tected with lightning rods as conf
pared with unrodded buildings.
The use of metal conductors to
protect buildings from lightning
damage followed Benjamin Frank
Inns kite experiment in 1852.
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
so YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
tion.
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07

expert attention by factory-trained service
specialists using special tools and equip
ment and factory-engineered parts. The
men who knOW Pontiac best can service it
best-and save you money in the long run.
Every time you drive your Pontiac into our
Service Department it will receive warm
welcome-a welcome home! Drop in soon.
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Budd re-
turned home Monday from a two
months visit to their children
first at Easton and then at Berlin,
Maryland.
Mrs. Wilson, wife CT DR.. ]. Ward
Wilson of Baltimore, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. j. E. Hoffecker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Larkins,
(the latter better known to our
people as the widow of Thos. L.
Sutton), returned to Chester on
Monday after visit to the daugh-
ter of the latter, Miss Annie w.
Sutton. The latter has also been
having a visit from her sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Johnson, of Palmyra,
New Jersey.
John D. Mattiford and wife, Of
Boston, are visiting Geo. w. Mat
tiford, on the "Rothwell' farm.
Davis Pierce, of Chester, has
taken up residence in Smyrna, in
a dwelling of J. B. FAIRIES, on Del
aware Street.
JOS. B. Benson left yesterday for
Philadelphia, where he will attend
today the wedding of his son, MIR.
Hepburn Benson, to Miss Mabel
Boyd, both of that city.
Miss Mabel Mcguire, of Cam
den, N. j., is visiting Miss Lavinia
Turner.
Miss Sarah E. White of Camden,
N. j., is visiting Mrs. George w.
Turner.
Miss Eva c. Vickers, who has
been visiting her parents here, re-
turned to Philadelphia yesterday
accompanied by her sister, Miss
Adah ]. Vickers, who will make
visit of several weeks with friends
and relatives at that place.
Miss Mary Moore, of Baltimore,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Allen
Moore, formerly residents of this
town, who is making visit to
her grandmother at Greensboro,
Md, took advantage of the oppor-
tunity last Friday to come to
Smyrna and spend the day among
her former associates. She was a
guest particularly of Miss Emma
HAZEL. She returned to Smyrna
last evening for weeks visit to
Mrs. ]. w. Clifton.
Miss Gertrude Smith is visiting
her cousin, Miss Emma Smith, at
Harrington.
Mrs. Harman and daughter,
Miss Blanche Harman, who have
been charming visitors at Asbury
M. E. Parsonage, left Saturday to
make Dover a visit.
Miss Nan Beckett, who left with
Eer guest, Miss Louise Laub, of
washington, D. c., for a visit to
Philadelphia and Atlantic City, N.
j., has returned.
Miss M. Edith Beck has return
ed from a two weeks vacation
spent at Atlantic City and Phila-
delphia. One of the features of her
sojourn was trip up the beautiful
and historic Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard F. Weldon
of New York City, are visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. V. Weld.
on. /.
Mr.. George Richards, of Jersey
City, N. j., was the guest of his
mother, Mrs. S. E. Richards, ovel
Sunday.
MIR. Joseph Wright, Miss Ber.
tha Zitman and Mrs. Howell
Hinchman, of Camden, N. J., were
guests over Sunday of the family
of Charles Bitzer.
Mrs. A. Colvert, of Attica, Indi'
ana, is on visit to her father anC
mother, MIR. and Mrs. A. L. Hud.
son.
Mrs. Maggie Johnson and Miss
Maggie Collins, have returned
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07

Sixty-two percent of DelaTare's
farm income comes from broiler
chickens.
Milk accounts for 80 percent of
New Castle county's farm income.
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07

Broilers and fluid milk account
for the largest share of Kent coun-
ty income.
Smyrna times., 1950-09-07

Seventy-nine percent of Sussex
county's farm income comes from
broiler chickens.
The echo., 1950-04-15
WHO'S WHO

For several quarters the Associa-
ton has awarded the loving cup to
presidents for outstanding service
rendered the Association. Begin
ming in the Convention Of 1850, the
Association will make its first An
nual award to the president who has
done the most outstanding service
over a period of twelve months. The
nice thing about the annual award
is the trophy awarded, will be given
to the president to keep, not for a
quarter, nor a year, but for EVER.
Who will be the first president to
go down in history as receiving the
Trophy in the Convention.
The echo., 1950-04-15
you are going about this task.
APPRECIATION MONTH

I am trusting that the presidents
and especially the members Of the
various H. B. A. local lodges will be
just as enthusiastic over the Appre-
citation Observance during the month
of May as you have over the other
events Of Importance.
Let's show the local presidents now
that we are proud of them and that
we do appreciate what they are do
ing for us. If you do your part and
l do my part, all of the local lodges
will come up 100 percent in this OBJ
serVance.
I am anxiously awaiting to see
what local lodge win be the first to
report the date selected for your ap-
preciation day.
The echo., 1950-04-15
TIE BIG MATTE l.. LARKIN
CAMPAIGN" HAS STARTED OFF
IN A PLEASING MANNER

A Matte l.. Larkin Campaign"
was launched in the March Board to
terminate In the Convention. The
office states that the Board was held
on the 14th Of March and yet, the
presidents have sent in a total of -
members on the campaign.
The Secretary asked all presidents
to join in this effort and help her
to make it one of the greatest cam
paigns of its kind ever staged.
From the 18th of March until the
convening of the Convention, all
presidents viii be given a voucher
for soc for each new member or each
renewal from the December Board
back.
The echo., 1950-04-15
EDITORIALS

The Matte L. Larkin Campaign
that was launched in the March
Board is gaining momentum daily.
The secretary is receiving encourag-
ing letters from presidents through
out the association pledging her their
support 100 percent.
We are very enthusiastic over what
you have done and are optimistic
over what might be done in the next
four months. We are grateful to
all Of YOU for your unstinted support
and cooperation.
From all indications, the presidents
are determined to cash in heavily on
our H. B. A. Bank during the Con-
vention.
Our bank statements are made out
and as you make deposits (add mem
bers) we give you credit for said
amounts on your statements and
then enter the amount on your pass
book. Our records are being kept
as they are in a real bank the only
difference is they are handling mon
ey and we are handling members.
A bank statement and pass book
are made out for each president in
the Association. Some statements
show from soc, which is the mini
mum af a deposit, to as high as ST.
During the Convention your p S
books will be given to you and you
viii draw the amounts shown there
in. We are keeping your pass books
in the office to save you lot to
time and expense sending them ev-
cry time you make a deposit (add
members).
The echo., 1950-04-15
NOTICE
Dear President:

Dear PRESIDENT;
From time to time, we have been
urging you to get Duplicate policies
for your members whenever they are
needed and yet, we have quite a few
presidents who viii wait until their
members are dead to find out as to
whether they have an H. B. A. pol
icy. 7 am taking this medium to
kindly ask the presidents to make
survey of all Of their members and
find out as to whether they have
.ueir policies and if the wills are
made like they want them. If the
person is dead, that the policy is
wilLed to, you can readily see that
his viii bring about a conflict. If
there is no will, you can see that this
will bring about a conflict, but if the
will on the policy is made out prop
erly, it will save all concerned un-
due trouble. Presidents, please take
this survey at your earliest conven-
ience