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Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-01-30

Many goods are still rationed in
Norway. Fats, sugar, coffee,
meat, chocolate-all require cou-
pons. The clothing ration current
ly permits the ladies to purchase
around four dresses a year, but
few do as points must be saved to
purchase other items of wearing
apparel. There is an especial ra-
ton for nylon stockings. Recent
ly the allowance has been one
pair every three to four months.
However. if one is really hard up
for a pair of the coveted items
they can be purchased from sail
ors returning from a trip to
America, but that is expensive. In
Oslo black market nylons cost
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-01-30
BjjoiirIing Is Unable
To Sing In Seattle

Jussi Bjorling, the famous Swe-
dish tenor will not be able to sing
in Seattle as scheduled February
10. His Seattle concert has been
definitely cancelled due to illness.
Boring is expected to recover
and travel to America soon. but
will not arrive in time to fulfill his
engagement here.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-01-30

Famed Morse Dog Team Driver
Recalls Experience In Alaska

The old Morse stamina not extinct at least long
as Leonhard Seppaa is around. The lauded Norwegian
who now lives in Seattle has covered more ground and
more trophies than any other dog driver in the world
known the King of the Alaskan trail he has made his
mark forever in the Alaska Hall of Fame
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-01-30

Today this man Of stamina and
courage is as vigorous and vital
as ever, despite his 73 weather.
beaten years. There's not even a
pathetic note in his voice when he
recalls the days when he drove his
dogs through binding snow biz
yards, escaped death by inctes in
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-01-30
REPORT FOR SCANDINAVIAN AMERICANA:
Scars Of Occupation Noticeable In Norway

OSLO Norway Jan ?2-It four and the
tuIaton OF the Third Reich the Allies
German troops from Norwegian
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25

butte on Poppy Day, next Saturday.
On Poppy Day everyone in Smyrna
will have an opportunity to show
that they remember and honor
those who sacrificed their lives
that we might live in freedom, said
Mrs. Clay Bailey, president of the
local Auxiliary. Auxiliary volun-
teers will be on the streets all day
Saturday offering poppies to be
worn in honor of the war dead and
receiving contributions for the well
fare of the wars living victims,
the disabled veterans and needy
children of veterans, continued
Mrs. Bailey. The flowers are life
like .replicas of the European wild
poppy, memorialized forever in the
poem which begins: ''In Flanders
fields the poppies blow, Between
the crosses, row on row." In
Smyrna We hope to see the poppies
blooming over every remembering
heart.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25

anomaly of cats in a bird-cage and
what they should be called, was the
clever classification of them as
"cat-birds." The sale was a great
success financially, netting close to
two hundred dollars. An Autumn
Sale will be sponsored by the same
group, although there is no assur-
ance at this time that kittens will
be available as publicity stunt.
The Auxiliary thanks all those who
patronized the event. The prizes
were awarded as follows; radio to
Amos Riley's barbershop, and the
two beautiful oil paintings of
scenes done by woman in Ger
many, to Guarro's Shoe Shop. Mrs.
Richard w. Comegys was general
chairman for the sale.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
SELL KITTENS AT SALE
WOman's Auxiliary of st. Peters
Church Sell Kittens at Spring Sale

WOman's Auxiliary of st. Peters
Church Sell Kittens at Spring Sale
Never underestimate the inn
portance of kittens as publicity.
This was proven at the Spring Sale
sponsored at the end of last week
by the Woman's Auxiliary of ST.
Peters Church. Four kittens, off,
spring of George James," the pet
of Joan and Deeper" Miles, made
their public appearance in a large
bird-cage in the window of the
Lewis Store on Main Street and
drew the crowds despite the rainy
weather. The first one sold went
to Jackie Roe, and the second to
young Robert Comegys, who could
not resist them when they were
taken to his home for safe-keeping
two nights of the sale; then on Sat-
urday, the remaining two, alike as
twins, were purchased by Mrs. Tor
gerson, who lives on a farm near
Kenton. Overheard in a conversa-
ton between Dickie Price and one
of his young friends, who viewed the
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC

If you are music lover and
If you are interested in the
talents of Smyrna's children,
you will not want to miss the
Third Annual Spring Music
Concert at the High School to-
morrow evening. This prom
ises to be a great show for the
benefit of a worthwhile cause.
The five musical organiza-
tions of the school-Junior
Band, Treble Chorus, Swing
Band, Senior Chorus, and
High School Band-are coop
Grating to present the festiv-
titles for the public and at the
same time to raise funds for
additional m usical instru-
ments essential of the rapidly
expanding groups as well as
more uniforms for the men,
bers.
These necessities are above
and beyond what can be pro-
vided from tax monies. There
fore, the pupils are putting
their talents to use to aid
themselves. You can be of
great assistance to them by
patronizing the Concert, and
at the same time you are as
sured of your moneys worth
in entertainment.
Don't forget - attend the
M Isle Concert tomorrow
night!
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
KEEP 1T UP!

Genuine interest and enthu-
siasm manifested itself at the
organizational meeting of the
Parent-Teacher Association at
the Town Hall Tuesday even
ing. A large representation
of teachers, parents and inter-
ested townsfolk were present
to launch the local lay organi-
zation with flying colors.
You heard the history, OBJ
jectives and requirements of a
PTA, and you wanted it. The
Citizens Committee who paved
the way for the meeting and
who did such a commendable
job of running the meeting
cannot carry the ball alone
from here. 1t requires the as
sistance and above all the CO.
operation of every citizen of
the school district for the
newborn group to flourish.
You, the townsfolk; you,
the parents; you, the educat-
ors; are responsible for the
work of the PTA in the fu-
ture. And the functions of
this group have a direct effect
upon the children Of the COM
munity. Don't let them down!
Keep cooperation the keynote
of the PTA, and it's bound to
become the backbone Of Smyr-
ma.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25

District without additional class
rooms. AS much as we feel the
necessity for smaller groupings to
insure the same educational oppor-
tunity for our children, we are
handicapped until additional plant
is provided. Without additional
facilities part-time classes are not
beyond the realm of possibility in
the not too far distant future.
Without additional facilities redis-
tricting and the establishing of our
present school as Junior-Senior
High School are mere visions.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
Proposed School
(By George w. Wright, supt.)

w OA$SA e1S w. W FANo@ASt ONHS'J
The proposed addition to the
schools of the Smyrna District will,
no doubt, result in an increased tax
rate. This increased tax rate, how
ever, would not place the tax in
support of public schools in the
Smyrna District out of line with the
tax rates to be found in other
school districts. 1t is essential that
the educational facilities of our
schools be in keeping with the
facilities of other schools or we
fail to offer our students the same
educational opportunity. The
Smyrna School actually has cost
the local district very little. Back
in 1924 and on UP through 1885 un-
til the building was completed, the
State and Federal Governments
supplied approximately $350,00 as
an outright gift. The district was,
therefore, originally bonded for ap-
proximately $150,000 in complet-
ing a one half million dollar plant.
The state for many years retired
these bonds, and it was only few
years ago that the state discontin-
ued this practice and placed the re-
tirement of the bonds upon the dis
trict. Therefore, of the original
cost of the building and equipment
it is estimated that the district
will have paid less than 100000 as
of June 80, 1949.
Smyrna's outstanding debt on
district school property is consid-
erably lower than the outstanding
Indebtedness on school properties
in other districts. This comparison
as of June 80, 1949 is as follows:
Smyrna $3.50; Alexis I. Dupont
100000; Caesar Rodney $4,000;
Claymont $4,000; Dover $3.50, 900;
Laurel $4,000; Lewes $161, 900;
Milford $108,000; Mt. Pleasant
$4,000; Newark $344,000; New
Castle $4s,244; Rehoboth $50, 900;
Seaford $154,0 900.
In addition many of the above
districts within the last year have
through referendum approved the
erection of new schools which will
also increase bonded Indebtedness.
Smyrna's tax rate for the last
several years has been six cents on
the one hundred dollars of assessed
valuation plus one dollar capita
tion tax, while tax rates in other
districts have gone as high as fifty
cents on the one hundred dollars of
assessed valuation. In fact, a study
of local taxation in the various
school units of the state and re-
ported as of June 80, 1e49, gives
the median tax rate in school dis
'tricts. as being twenty six cents on
the one hundred dollars of assessed
valuation.
There is and probably cannot be
a solution to the problem of large
elementary school classes without
additional facilities. The 25 pupils
per teacher in the elementary
school was given by the Survey
Commission as the ideal distribu-
tion. This 25-pupil unit has also
been used by the Legislature in
making appropriations to the vari-
GUS schools. No doubt the next Leg
islature will approve the distribu-
tion of teachers in the various
schools on the basis of 25 pupils
per teacher. This, however, would
be of no benefit to the Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
Use Window Sash
For Accent Color

Window sash painted a bright
color can be used to accent the
exterior color scheme of a home.
If the sash color is to serve as
an accent, it should be in strong
contrast to the color of the side
walls and should harmonic with
the roof color. An asphalt shingle
roof, in either a solid color or
blend of different hues, is con-
sidered the basis of exterior color
planning.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25

on the. above chart, which shows
the route following U. S. 113 to
Dagsboro where route 26 is used
to Bethany Beach.
Traffic from the Lewes-Rehoboth
area for points south of the Inlet
are advised to use the route also
outlined above, following route "a
to Millsboro, route 113 to Dagsboro
and then on route 26 to Bethany
Beach. Traffic from the south to
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25

The Charles w. Cullen bridge, at
Indian River Inlet, will be closed
May "a, 25 and 26, reopened for
May 27, %, 20, 80 and 81, then
closed on June / until the recon-
struction work is completed. Dur
ing the period that the bridge is
closed traffic from the north for
points along the Ocean Highway
south of Indian River Inlet are ad-
vised to follow the detour route,
outlined by the heavy broken line
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
SATURDAY Is
POPPY DAY
CONTINUED from Page onel

Market. Central feature of the
striking display is a battle ceme-
terry in miniature with its crosses
"row on row." Between the cross
es, as they grew in the cemeteries
in France and Belgium, are the
bright red poppies which the Amer
ican Legion Auxiliary will distri-
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
Wear A Poppy Saturday

Made by disabled veterans for
the aid of disabled veterans, the
American Legion Auxiliary poppy
is a living memorial to our war
dead. Wear it Saturday for what
it is - a salute to Valor.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
ROOFING UNDER HOUSE

Asphalt roll roofing, a vapor-
proof material, can be laid on the
ground under a basementless
house to keep dampness from ris-
ing up to decay the timbers of
the building.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
The Smyrna Times
PHONE 5221 SMYRNA. DELAWARE

Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker, July 5.
1854. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert d. Hof-
fecker. Jr.. from February 10. 1907 to
December "a, 1899.
Published Every Thursday Morning by
The Smyrna Times. Inc. 25 Commerce
Street. Smyrna. Del.
w. Lester Smith. Manager
ADVERTISEMENTS Smyrna Times
is the business medium not only for the
town it represents but for the outlying
district of which it is the center. en-
bracing the towns of Clayton, Kenton,
Cheswold. Townsend. Leipsic. &c. A rate
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for transient advertising. Season or
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on application. For Sale, For Rent,
Lost and Found Advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less, a minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. In
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issue.
Entered as End class matter March Is,
1879 at the post office at Smyrna. Del. un-
DER Act of Congress of March 8, 1879.
Subscription price, sl.5O per year. strictly
in advance.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
HOW MUCH PAINTq

On smooth, porous wall, one
gallon of paint will cover about
400 square feet of area. On hard
plaster, one gallon will cover
about $50 square feet.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25

Pumice-stone is volcanic rock
formed deep in the earth. 1t is
thrown to the surface by volcanic
eruption.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25

points on the Ocean Highway be-
low the Inlet can proceed as norm
ally. For points in the Lewes-Re-
hoboth area, they are advised to
follow route "a from Millsboro. The
rebuilding of the Cullen Bridge was
made necessary because storm in
February, 1948, destroyed a por-
tion of the bridge and the tempor-
ary wooden span, in use since that
time, has to be replaced.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25
Letters To The Editor

THE SMYRNA TIMES wei
comes any Letters to the Edi-
tor which its readers care to
write. Letters should be
brief, written on one side of
the paper. The writer's name
and address must be signed
but, will be withheld from
publication upon request.
Smyrna times., 1950-05-25

Subscribe to The Smyrna Times. $3.50
Per Year. In Advance
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-05
BEvIN DREss FRErs BRIroN

LONDON. - G0. - "Would
someone please tell our foreign
minister how TO dress?" asked an
anguished letter 10 the London
Daily Graphic. Published with
the letter was a picture Of Foreign
Secretary Ernest Bevin in eve
ming dress at a recent British
Belgium Doxing tournament here.
The writer complained;
Look It the bow-ends Of his
tie tucked under the winged col
lar--as if anyone wore winged
collars with dinner jackets these
nightsl"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-05
CANNON NEARLY
CAUSES CONFLICT

MILAN.-(P).-A cannon, four
or five wars old, threatened to
start war between San Cesario
and Spilamberto, two little towns
south of the Pc River. The can
non was borrowed some 20 years
ago by Spilamberto from San
Cesatrio's for local fiesta and
never returned.
A few months ago the San Ce-
sarians planned a celebration and
obtained d temporary" restitu-
ton of the cannon. After the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-01-05

fiesta, the San Cesarians refused
to give it back.
Spilambertians decided to take
the cannon during the night. San
Cesario hid the cannon where
upon the Spilambertians threat
ened to steal the town church
bells in reparation. So a detach-
ment of San Cesarianis mounts
guard every night around the
towns belfry. Latest communi-
ques indicate: calm on both
fronts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-10-05
Methodist Church
Youth Choir Will
Rehe0rse Tonight

The Youth Choir of the Ley
Memorial Methodist Church viii
hold its first rehearsal at 7 o'clock
tonight at the church. Miss Joan
Daughtry will direct the choir
and Mrs. B. H. Higdon viii be ac-
companist. Miss Lee Huddle is
serving as promotional secretary.
Both Miss Daughtry and Mrs.
Higdon have had much experience
in the field of church music. Miss
Daughtry was graduated from the
music department of the Univer-
sity of Florida last June and she
is now employed as instructor in
public school music in the Mon
roe County schools. She is an
accomplished organist and has
had special training in this field.
Mrs. HigdOn served many years
as pianist at Myrtle Grove Church
in Pensacola before coming to
Key West.
The Ley Memorial Youth Choir
offers its members an opportunity
to serve the church as well as the
privilege of learning under com
petent leadership. The rehearsals
are to last one hour.
Any persons between the ages
Of Il and 20 interested in joining
the choir should contact Miss Lee
Huddle, 907 George street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-10-05
T. B. O'Stee,. viii
Speak Chamber
Dinner Meeting

7. B. 0sSteen. general traffic
manager Of the Florida Grey
hound Lines, Jacksonville, will
be principal speaker at the annu-
al dinner meeting of the Key
West Chamber of Commerce to
be held at 7:30 O'Clock next We'd
nesday night, October IL, at the
South Beach restaurant.
The dinner viii be held on the
outdoor patio, weather permit
ting, or inside the main dining
room.
The program win include re-
marks by the retiring president,
Joe Allen; introduction Of in
coming president and directors;
organizations accomplishments
for 1880, musically presented
by chorus members of the Key
West high school with Hoke Hol-
comb as narrator; principal adj
dress by Mr.. OfSteen:. and pro-
fessional ENTERTAINMENT To be
announced later.
Members and friends of the or
ganization are invited to attend.
Reservations can be made at the
Chamber Office.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-10-05
Listen


It's important to drain deep-fai
fried foods well. Lift them out
of the fat with a slotted spoon,
drain few seconds over the
kettle. and place on absorbent
paper. The paper absorbs the ex-
cess fat and the food should be
crisp and dry
Because they're quick and easy
TO prepare, high in food value.
and generally liked. eggs make an
ideal luncheon dish for youngsters
home from school az the noon
time hour. For a luncheon menu,
serve scrambled eggs with q
tomato sauce, and accompany
them with green lima beans For
dessert, you might have fresh
fruit and cookies or cake squares.
Don't smooth frosting down
when you are putting II on 2
cake. II has a more attractive
appearance when II looks fluffy
and gives the cake a high. festive
air.
Many of the latest fashion
showings are featuring afternoon
dresses-mostly blaek-in the
slim-but-mobiIe silhouette that's
such big style news nowadays
Sheer woods. crepes and moires
do wonderful things for the
figure with cross draping over the
bosom, oblique panels and asym-
metric tunics cutting across
skirts
Luxurious fabrics, rich colors
and fIattering designs highlighi
the fail and winter collections
Paper-crisp taffeta in a tawny
orange. short al the front and
flOor-length in back, made very
striking gown II had a spreading
skirt with overlapping petal
curve
Another very striking gown
was lovely rose color II had .
harem drape drawn up TO tuck
through the belt.
Net gowns proved 10 be as
popular as the stiff Satins and
parchment-criSp taffetas in most
collections Nets proved pic
turesque with skirts of drifting
fullness- Silver Sequin butter
flies embelliShed on beautiful
white net And a striking black
net was ornamented at straplesS
decolletage and peplum flomee
with large crystal beaded white
flowers
Now for today's beauty hint.
II your skin feels dry and drawn
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-10-05

OCTOBER s.
Sewing Committee OF the Hos
pital Auxiliary. Meets at 2
o'clock at the Monroe County
Hospital Call Mrs Pritchard,
548. for transportation
Room Mothers of Poinciana
P-T.A- VIII meet at 100
o'clock at the school
Key West Garden Club viii
meet at 8 o'clock In the Wo-
mans Club auditorium
FRIDAY. OCTOBER e.
Officers Wives Club Luncheon,
12.15, Fort Taylor.
La Concha Navy Wives Club
bowIers WI meet at the
Naval Station Bowling Alley
Bowling from 9 to Y in the
morning.
MONDAY, OCTOBER g.
Poinciana School P.T-A- will
meet at 8 o'clock at the
school. This IS the first meet
ing of the group for this
school year.
OCTOBER IL
Aquatic Exhibition, Hilton
Haven, Boy Scouts of Troop
81
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-10-05
By DoRoTHY RAYMH

Key West has long attracted
artists and writers of no mean
caliber. Latest addition to the
ranks is Helen Sloan Stetson. re-
Gently appointed director for the
first play Of the season 10 be
presented by the Players Club at
the Barn theater in November.
Mrs StetSon. a tall. striking
brunette. halls from New York
State She visited the Island City
last summer and was fascinated
by our town She returned this
year to write another play. and
Immediately joined the Players
group
Her background is varied and
her talent versatile. Author OF
magazine articles, Helen has also
written radio skits and propa-
ganda skits for the Office Of CT
william Defense and the American
theater wing She taught writing
at the Veterans Writers Work
shop in New York City, as well
As teaching drama and play
wrighting at Friends Academy
and other schools in New York
During the past winter season.
Helen Stetson worked with the
Artillery Lane Playhouse In St
Augustine. Florida. and recently
finished a season with the Surry
Playhouse. Surry, Maine. She ex-
poets to form a creative writing
class IN Key West
Among the plays which she has
written is Turpentine Boy"
produced by Jasper Deeter's
Hedgerow Theater of Philadel-
phia- This play was the stepping
stone for the spectacular career
OF Richard Basehart who made a
name for himself as McLachlen
IN the play, The Hasty Heart
Mrs. StetsOn's Betty of
Cheapside,- won the University
of Texas annual national play
writing contest Her play, Dip
per Over GimbeI's", was prOduc-
ed By the Coronet Theater In
Hollywood. University OF Della
ware. Fisk University. the VIII
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-10-05
W0MAN,s AUxiLIzRY
OF ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
OPENS FALL SEASON

The Rev. Fr. John ArznfieId,
rector Of St paurs Episcopal
Church, spoke at the first tall
meeting of the Woman's Auxili-
airy Of the church held Monday
afternoon at the Parish Hall
The Rev. Fr. ArmfieId gave a
report on the recent called
church convention in Orlando.
Fla, that he and Joe Allen at
tended He also outlined plans
for the program of church servi-
ces and some activities which he
hopes to carry out with the help
OF all the organizations Of the
church
Mrs. Mervin Russell, auxiliary
president, conducted the meet
ing. Mrs Joseph Ladd gave the
devotional A memorial service
was conducted for Mrs Reba
Sawyer, a past president of the
Organization. who died on Aug.
Is, and for Mrs Laura Holm. a
member of the auxiliary, who
died on Aug 30.
Reports were given BY Mrs
Eric Curry. secretary, Mrs Dan
Navarro. treasurer. and the de-
partment chairman
During the social hour punch.
sandwiches and cakes were serv-
ed Mrs. Mervin Russell and Mrs.
Clarence AlIshouse were hostes-
SeS.
Members present included:
Mrs Betty Todd. Mrs AIIshouse.
Mrs. Dorothy Sweeting. Mrs.
Juanita Delgado. Mrs John Sell
lers. Mrs. June Williams. Mrs.
Myrtle Cassasa, Mrs Emma Sey-
mour. Mrs Percy Curry. Mrs.
Gloriana Bayly, Mrs Ivadelle
Pinder, Mrs Bernard Allen, Mrs.
Hilda Sands, Mrs John Arrnifeld.
Mrs John Hattrick. Mrs Lille
Kemp. Mrs Oriette Archer, Mrs
Sally West, Mrs Fannie Curry,
Mrs Marie Russell, Mrs. Edith
Todd, Mrs Dan Navarro, Mrs
Mervin Russell, Mrs Eric Curry,
Mrs Louise Grant, Mrs. William
R Warren, Mrs Geneyieve Saw
yer. Mrs Myron Russell, Miss
Leila Pitcher. and Miss Eta Pat
terson-