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Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
Two JacI1pOts Total $500

With two jackpots valued at $3.50
each, total $500, interest is run
ming high, and everyone is eager
to have in his or her possession one
or more of the lucky tickets MAX
ing one eligible to be on the receiv-
ing end when the awards are an
nounced on the two nights of the
show. Mrs. j. F. Simpson, Mrs.
Stanley Middleton, John w. Jacobs,
Jr., and Charles M. Gee are in
charge of the books, and they are
being assisted by a large corps of
helpers. Frank Siekmann, choral
is hard at work shaping
up the music for the production.
Details will be released in the near
future as to the theme of the show,
Of cast, solo and group
dancers, blackouts, ensembles, gags
and all that goes to make UP the
colorful extravaganza. Keep open
one of the nights, March IL or 18.
You cannot afford not to see the
show.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
REHEARSALS BEING HELD
FOR REVUE "ANTICS OF 1867

There was a large turnout for
the rehearsal last Thursday night
of the adult chorus in preparation
for the production of the big re-
vue, 1.-THE Antics of 1852, to be
staged as a benefit for the Smyrna
Youth Center on March 17-18. Re-
hearsals are held each Thursday
evening. Producer Jack Simpson
has announced that no one taking
part in the show will have to have
any special costume, nor formal at
tire for men. Regular summer
clothes will be all that win be re-
quired of the participants; the
kind of summer clothing they will
have in their possession. They will
not need to buy anything especial
ly for the show, and need not be
deferred from taking part for that
reason. The gift certificate jackpot
books are out and the committee
in charge of this part of the huge
project are hard at work at this
time to assure the success of this
phase.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
MAN
HEADS SOCIETY
Norman G. Wilder to Head
Section of National Wild
life Society
TO MEET IN DELAWARE

Delaware has been honored by
the Northeast Section of the Ma
tional Wildlife Society, both in the
selection of Norman G. Wilder, of
Smyrna, wildlife technician for the
State Board of Game and Fish
Commissioners, as the chairman of
the section, and also by the choice
of Delaware as the place for the
annual meeting next February. The
1850 meeting was held in Syracuse,
N. Y, last week. Mr.. Wilder said
much of the responsibility for the
dual distinction to the state was
due to the able presentation by
Clayton M. Hoff, executive vice
president of the Brandywine Val
ley Association, of the case for
Delaware. Mr.. Hoff pleased the
some $50 persons who attended the
conference last week by his discus
sion on public relations as it ap-
piled to the Brandywine Valley As
sociation program, and also by his
of reasons why Delaware
should be chosen for the next an
nual conference. West Virginia
sought the sectional conference for
next year but Mr.. Hoff's petition,
supported by letters from promin-
ent Delaware leaders, brought
about the selection of Delaware.
Mrs. L. d. Caulk, near Viola, as
sistant leader for the Petersburg
project, one of the few women to
attend the game technician's con-
ference, was the subject of a fea-
ture article in a Syracuse news
paper with pictures.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
ASSO. FORMED
AT BLACKBIRD
Residents of Com m u nit Y
Form Society and Adopt
Constitution
ELECT DIRECTORS

The Blackbird Community Asso-
citation was formed at a meeting of
residents held at the old Blackbird
School on Friday night, with the
objectives of stimulating interest
and respect for Blackbird as a
community and to maintain a
building for meeting place for
the people of Blackbird Hundred.
The building was recently given to
the town by the owner, Mrs. Will
liam Fortner, with the considera-
tion that it should be taken care of
by some society for its preserva-
ton. Clifford Pryor was acting
chairman, and Miss Betty Chase
read the proposed constitution,
which was adopted. Three directors
were elected, as follows: LeorGrd
Lambden, Clifford Pryor, and Mrs.
Alex Alfree; of these Mr.. Lambden
was named chairman and Mrs. Al
free, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Will
liam Fortner, of Smyrna, donor of
the building to be used for COM
munity purposes, was made an
honorary member of the associa-
ton. Twenty-six of the residents
who attended joined at this organ
ization meeting, and much interest
was shown and a much-needed and
worthwhile project was begun in
this small Blackbird Hundred COM
munity. Any person 16 years of age
or over who is interested in the
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Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
BASKETBALL GAME TONIGHT
Hornets Play Milford Tonight at
SMYRNA High School

The Smyrna Hornets Basketball
Club continued on their winning
streak during the last week by de-
feating Rehoboth on the local
court with the score of 1928. Also
on their visit to FELTON, ON Monday,
they returned with the score in
their favor 1851. However, on Fri
day night at Harrington, the local
boys lost a close contest with the
score of 67-66. The Hornets lead
all during the game and was over
taken in the last minute of play.
Last night "wednesday the Horn
cts visited Rehoboth. Tonight Mil
ford will come to Smyrna and on
next Monday night Harrington will
play the Hornets on the high school
floor. Both games start at $3.50 pm.
The Hornets have not received the
local support from town fans as in
past years, and with only a few
more games to go, a little help
from the home town would be ap-
preciated.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
TALK AT
ROTARY MEET
Earl c. Ford, Asst. Scoutmast-
er Here Tells of Beginning
Of Scouting
GAY NINETIES PARTY
Photo by Rutter

/ Earl G. Ford, assistant scout
master of Troop 135 Boy Scouts,
was guest at the Smyrna Rotary
Club on Thursday night, giving a
detailed account of the start of
scouting 40 years ago by Sir Bad
en-Powell, and of the introduction
of scouting in America in 1910 by
William Boyce, and of its being
chartered by the Congress of the
United States. He urged the NOR
al support of the Rotarians in ad-
dition to their financial support.
Calvin Boggs responded and thank
ed the young leader for his out
standing talk on scouting. Harry
p. Jones was chairman of the pro-
gram. Several local boy scouts
will receive merit badges at the
court of honor to be held in Md
dletown next Wednesday night.
Lester Goldsborough was appoint
ed chairman of the local Boy Scout
financial campaign, to be assisted
by fellow Rotarians. Scheduled for
next Thursday night is the much
talked of Gay Nineties party, when
wives and members of the club will
appear in costumes of that period.
On Monday, February 20, the
quarterly club assembly will be
held at the home of w. L. Wheat
ley, of Clayton. Reynolds Pratt,
presiding, welcomed into member
ship in the club Carl Wright. Visit
ing Rotarians from the Dover Club
were c. Yost and Walter H. Mas
sey.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
NOMINATIONS
AT C. OF C. MEET
Clark M. Knots Nominated to
Succeed Warmer w. Price
Jr., as President
OTHER OFFICERS

The following nominations were
made at the dinner-meeting of the
Smyrna4Clayton Chamber of Com
merce on Tuesday night: Clark M.
Knots, president; ]. Reynolds
Pratt, first vice president; Glenn
S. King, second vice president;
Miss Louise Denney, secretary;
Harley r. Bodley, treasurer. Nom
inees for the board of directors,
seven to be elected, follow: Mrs.
Margaret Ruby, Lee Slaughter, AL
bert Newcomb, Sr., j. D. Merrill,
James Everhart, w. L. Wheatley,
w. w. Price, Jr., ]. Wells FAIRIES,
William Kruchen, and Malcolm
Belber. The annual meeting, at
which the election will take place
will be held on March IA, and NOM
nations may be made by letter to
within ten days prior to that date.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
COAL STRIKE FELT HERE
Roscoe Turner Laid Off For First
Time in 38 Years

Roscoe Turner Laid Off For First
Time in 38 Years
The effects of the coal strike are
being felt in the lives of those who
deal in coal even in a town SO re-
moved from the strikes as Smyr-
ma. Yesterday, Roscoe Turner, who
has delivered coal for the past 38
years, had to be laid off temporar-
lily for the first time in his exper-
ience, due to the shortage. Start
ing work as young man deliver
ing coal for the Lewis M. Price Co.,
he continued with Warner w.
Price, Sr., who took over the bus
mess from his father, then later
was retained by the Warner w.
Price Co., and was kept on when
the coal phase of that company
was taken over by Diamond Sup
ply Co. Roscoe has become some
what of a town institution, and is
one of Smyrna's highly respected
Negro citizens, esteemed for his
dependability in his service to
householders. An employe of the
Price Company recalls that orders
for coal were often accompanied
by the words: 1--WE want it deIiv-
cred by Roscoe"
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
Demonstration Club Meeting

Friendly Neighbors Home Dem
onstration Club met Tuesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Harold McGrath,
near Smyrna. The meeting was
called to order by the president,
Mrs. Arthur CHM. A new member,
Mrs. Walter Hill, joined the club.
After the reports from various
committees, Mrs. Thomas Snort
and Mrs. Lee David showed the
club members lamp shades they
had made recently at a Leader
training meeting at Newark. It was
decided to have a covered dish
luncheon in March at the home of
Mrs. Wilson David.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
Death of Mrs. M. G. Evans

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary
Captola Evans, age 80, who died
February 8, were held Saturday,
February IL from the FAIRIES Fun
eral Chapel. The Rev. Walter l..
Beckwith, assisted by the Rev. f.
M. Barton, officiated. She was the
daughter of Richard Long and
Sarah Evans. She was the widow
of the late William S. Evans and is
survived by daughter, Mrs. Rob-
ert M. Sarde, of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
Given Birthday Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph G. George
entertained in honor of their son
Larry's twelfth birthday. Those
attending were Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
C. George sand son Kenny, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Salter, Mrs. Betty
Faulkner and son Eddie, and Lar
ry's grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
E. Pierson.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
FORMAL TALKS
AT FORUM HERE
Members of Panel Were Heads
of Civic Organizations
of Community
MAYOR NEWCOMB TALKS

An enthusiastic question period
followed the formal talks at the
Smyrna-Clayton Forum held at the
Twentieth Century Club last Fri
day night, which seemed to point
to the fact that there is virtue in
talking things over, SO that all
may understand the problems, diff
ficulties, misunderstanding, and
needs in smooth-functioning
town, composed of alert, well-in-
formed citizens and their govern
ing servants. Mrs. Cummins Speak
man, Sr. introduced the members
of the panel, as follows: Mayor AL
bert A. NeWcomb, Sr., who said
that it was necessary for women
to be more interested in public af-
fairs; "it is your town., he stated.
He called particular attention to
the sewage disposal situation,
which is probably the most import
ant problem facing the town at
this time. Reynolds PratrS, presi-
dent Smyrna Rotary Club, said
that the tests to give what we ad-
vocate are, first, is it true ?-is it
fair to all concerned ?-is it bene-
fetal to the entire community p
and finally, does it lead to better
fellowship between the members of
the community? The cooperation
of Rotary in worthwhile projects
was. assured. William Kruchen,
representing the Chamber of Com
merce, said there was need for
more women members in that
group; also that the group is there
ito serve, it is the voice of the
community" Mrs. Howard Dea-
kyne, Business and Professional
Womens Club, stated that the club
needs the cooperation of all organ
izations, and that with efforts
jointly made by all, success will
result.
Talks by Others
Stanley Middleton, Smyrna Lions
Club, asked support of the revue,
"Antics of 1950", to be given
March 17-18 for benefit of the
Youth Center, the first of its kind
in the state. He also issued an in
vitation to anyone to visit the Gen.
ter, and a guide will be furnished
by the Lions. Mrs. Joseph Ennis,
Century Club, said: 'fWomen are
on the march" and stressed the
need of arousing the interest of all
women and showing them the i'm
portance of serving in the COM
munity. She spoke of the town
clock project, and said that all or
ganizations had been approached
as to their support in this matter.
Need Fire and Building Code
In introducing John w. Jacobs,
Jr., president of the Citizens Hose
Company, Mrs. Spealman paid
tribute to the volunteer firemen for
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Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
W.S.C.S. To Meet

The Woman's Society of Chris
tian Service will hold their regular
meeting in Asbury Methodist
Church Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
The program will be in charge OF
Circle No. 4, Mrs. Frank P. Nc
Cawley leader. Devotions will be
conducted by Mrs. Clarence Scuse.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
Smyrna High Defeats Harrington

After trailing 26 to 25 at the
half, Smyrna High Schools bas-
keteers came back with 21rpoint
barrage in the last quarter to de-
feat Harrington 81 to A Tuesday
night on the lasters court. Dave
Jacobs was high scorer for the loc-
ais with 25 points, while Jay Bull
lock, Harrington center, connected
for "a.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
Meeting at TayIor's Bridge

There will be a meeting of the
residents of the Taylor's Bridge
community on Friday evening,
February II at eight o'clock. The
school house can be obtained for
community and it is desired that
persons who are interested in this
movement should come TO the
meeting and help make plans for
the use of this building as a COM
munity center.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
Fort:eth Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Short
rendered a wedding anniversary
surprise to their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George N. Short at their
home last Thursday evening, Feb
ruary 9th. Many relatives and
friends from out of town and
Smyrna attended.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
SCHOOL CAREER
CONFERENCE
To Bring to Student Body Dis
cussiOns of Various Pro-
fessiOns and Vacations
FRIDAY, MARCH 10TH

The Smyrna School scores anoth-
er first in education in planning a
Career Conference on Friday,
March 10. This will be the first
time in the history of the local
high school that a conference of
this nature will be held. This con-
ference, sponsored jointly by the
administration, the department of
guidance, student personnel and
the faculty, is specifically for the
purpose of bringing to the student
body discussions of various profess
sions and vocations in an endeavor
to make provision for better selec-
tion in their life's work. All men,
bers of the student body in the Sec
ondary school have selected, by
QUESTIONABLE procedure, first and
second choice profession or voca-
tion. Groups have been established
according to their interests, and in
dividuals specialized in the particu-
lar line of work selected win be
present to discuss with the various
groups their vocation or profession.
Twelve Fields Selected
Twelve fields have been selected,
namely, Army, bookkeeping and
accounting, engineering, farming,
general Office work, homemaking,
mechanics, medicine, nursing,
Navy, secretarial work, and teach
ing. In the interest of bringing
the persons best prepared to dis
cuss these fields with the various
groups, the school has secured the
following: Sgt. Robert L. McAnul-
ty of the Army; DR.. o. A. BARLEY,
President, Wesley Junior College;
DIR. David L. Arm, Dean, School of
Engineering, University of Della
ware; Mr.. w. Lyle Mowlds, State
Supervisor, Agriculture Education;
MIR. John G. Leach, Vice-President,
Beacon College; Dean Irma Ayres
School of Home Economics, Uni
versity of Delaware; Mr.. A. B. An
derson, State Supervisor, Trades
and Industries; DR.. c. P. Knight,
State Board of Health; Miss Lillian
Riley, Supervisor, Public Health
Nursing; Mr.. w. S. Adams, Field
Representative, Goldey College;
Mr.. Charles w. Bush, Director of
Admissions, University of Della
ware; and Ensign Michael Hegudis
of the Navy. The conference will
be opened by Introductory remarks
by Superintendent George w.
Wright who will present Mr.. John
S. Charlton, State Director of Child
Development and Guidance. Mr..
Charlton will speak generally in
regard to the conference after
which will follow individual discus
sions by the visiting specialists in
their fields to the interested Sec
tions in assigned classrooms. Much
interest has been stimulated in the
school preparatory to this confer
ence and a successful and profit
able afternoon is anticipated.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
KENTON MAN HEADS GROUP

Robert Schreiner Elected President
of Del. Crop Improvement Asso.
Robert Schreiner, of Kepton, has
been elected president Of the Della
ware Crop Improvement Associa-
ton. Election of officers took place
at meeting of the association last
Friday which concluded events in
the Delaware Farm and Home
Week program at the University
of Delaware. Mr.. Schreiner suc-
ceeds Earle White of Bridgeville.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
SUGGEST QUARTERLY FORUM

Mayor NewcOmb COmmends Cen
tury Club on Forum Last Week
Due TO the public interest shown
in the recent forum conducted at
the Twentieth Century Club, and
recognizing its value, Mayor Albert
A. Newcomb, Sr., wrote a letter
commencing the club for sponsor
ing the project and suggesting that
regular town meetings of similar
type be held quarterly during each
year. The use of the auditorium of
the Town Hall was offered by the
mayor for use of the club if it will
sponsor such meetings. The club
will consider this matter in the
near future.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
CHANGE MEETING DATE
Century Clubs Next Meeting To
Be Held Thursday, February 23rsf

be Held InurSday, FeDruary z3rd
In order not to conflict with the
World Day of Prayer service, the
Twentieth Century Club changed
the date of their next meeting to
Thursday, February % at pm.
The program will be arranged by
the chairman of arts and music,
Mrs. James O'Conner and Mrs. Carl
Wright, and is entitled IA Day
With Etchings, Music and Litera-
ture." Members of the Round Table
Club of Wyoming and the Dover
Century Club have been invited to
attend this reciprocity program.
Mrs. Joseph Ennis will preside.
Mrs. Fred Heinold, Sr. is hostess
for the month of February.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
w. @. t. u. Meeting Postponed

Owing to the inclement weather
Monday evening the Frances WI
lard meeting of the w. c. T. u.
was postponed until Monday, Feb
ruary goth at o'clock at the Naz-
arene Church. Everybody is well
come.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
Audit Completed

Audit of the towns accounts for
the fiscal year 1949-50 has been
completed and the statement will
be published in the next issue of
the Times. Upon receiving the
statement, council started plans to
complete a budget for the coming
fiscal year.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-16
BARNES FILES
FOR COUNCIL
Howell Barnes Files AS Candi-
date for Town Council In
Election February q
STREET REPAIR OUT

The name of Howell Barnes was
filed with Town Council at their
regular meeting last Friday, Feb
ruary 10, as a candidate for coun-
Gilman in the coming town election
Monday, February 27. The election
is for two councilmen, treasurer
and an assessor. The two council
men whose terms expire at this
time are Glenn S. King and Ralph
G. FAIRIES. The deadline for filing
as candidates for these Offices is
tomorrow, Friday, February II.
Receive Survey Report
A letter from M. Allan Wilson,
chief engineer of the state highway
department, in answer to a. letter
from council requesting the regrad-
ing and surfacing of Commerce
Street from the highway to the
town limits on Clayton Road, was
read at this meeting. In the letter
Mr.. Wilson expressed his regret
that this could not be done at this
time due to the lack of funds as all
funds have been allocated for this
biennirm. He expressed, however,
his willingness to present the re-
quest to the highway department
for the next biennium. Clifford
Jones, town manager, told council
that the county engineer of the
department inspected the
gratings and drains at Commerce
and Main Streets and agreed that
some changes should be made, and
promised to have survey made
and to draw plans to correct the
condition at this intersection in the
near future.
, 1950-01-20
House Hearings On
Appropriations Held
Tuesday,, Jun. II

Hearings before the House
Appropriations Committee set
for Tuesday, January II, were
held on schedule, Commission
er Louis Shulterbrandt has
advised Acting Governor Nor
ris F. de Castro. Mr.. Shutter
brandt appeared in connection
with appropriations for the
the Government of the Virgin
Islands for the fiscal year 1851.
On the following day the
Committee heard President
Norman Olson on behalf offhe
Virgin Islands Corporation
, 1950-01-20
BUD GET REQUEST
for VIRGIN ISLANDS
NEARS 100000

The Budget of the United
States for the fiscal year 1851,
submitted to Congress by the
President, includes $274,912.
for Central Administration;
$745,O00, for grants to the two
municipalities, and $4,000 for
the Agricultural Station.
In the same budget under
the General Services Admin
istration $1,168, 1853. is estima-
ted for hospital facilities for
the Virgin Islands $1,210, $50.
for school and educational fa-
cilities, $254,297. to complete
the waterfront development
and $1O5, 500. for supervision
and contingencies, or a total Of
So, 739, 6O3.,'
, 1950-01-20
Acting Governor Asks
Legislation To Imp.
Field

Acting Governor de Castro
has sent to the Municipal Coun
Gil of ST. Thomas and st. John
a resolution, requesting pas
sage as soon as possible, the
objective of which is to en-
power the Governor to make
application to the Civil Aero
nautics Administration for
funds to make certain improve
ments to Bourne Field includ-
ing fencing, installing field
lighting, ETC., and improve.
ment and re Mobilization of the
terminal building.
Mr.. de Castro stated that
grants of Federal funds pursu-
ant to the Federal Airports
Act are available for the pur-
pose of aiding in financing pro-
jects for the development of
airports in the Virgin Islands
and that the sponsors contri4
button is Is per cent which has
already been appropriated in
the municipal budget.
, 1950-01-20
Shulterbrundt Confers
With Education.
Committee

Commissioner of Finance.
Louis Shulterbrandt yesterday
conferred with Congressman
Howell, Kelly, Lesinski and
Velde, members Of the Sub
Committee on Education and
Labor who visited the Virgin
Islands late last year, in con-
nection with the extension Of
the Vocational Education Bill
to the Virgin Islands.
Acting Governor de Castro.
had requested the Division Of.
Territories and Island Possess
ions to urge the enactment Of.
this bill. Mr.. Shulterbrandt
also conferred with the Direc-I
tor of the Division Of Territor-
les and Island Possessions in.
regard to the power situation
in st. Thomas, as a result Of.
which the Division has asked
for certain detailed informa-
ton and briefs, data for which
will be assembled immediate
".
, 1950-01-20
VIRGIN ISLANDS
FEATURED AGAIN
IN SUNDAY TIMES

Once again the Virgin Is
lands received publicity that
should prove to be beneficial,
especially in connection with
development of tourism. Last
Sundays New York Times,
carried an article entitled
Virgin Isles Boom" and the
subhead Government Moves
to Inspire Tourist Traffic and
Local Industry" The article
was written by Robert Lodge,
who visited the Islands recent
ly.
A fairly accurate picture
was given of all three Islands
Of st. Croix, he said in part:
Large estates cover the island
and the towns of Christiansted
and Frederiksted lack tn
hustle of St. Thomas" Mr..
Lodge mentioned that there
are many opportunities for
manufacturing and farm
ing operations.
In the first part of his arti-
Continued on page A.
, 1950-01-20
ST. Thomqs Councils
Money Bill Gets
Executive Approved

Acting Governor de Castro
has approved a money bill,
passed by the Municipal Coun-
Gil of st. Thomas and st. John
appropriating $4,000 for sala-
ries for classified employees of
the Municipal Council and ST.
100 for deficiencies in equip
ment and maintenance of the
Council.
, 1950-01-20
Director Davis Seeks
Surplus Property
Trunsfer to ST. Thonnu:

E tE .H&
At the request of Director
James P. Davis of the Division
of Territories and Island Pos
sessions, Fred Wallet, General
Manager of the St. Thomas
Power Authority, recently
made a trip to Puerto Rico to
confer with Army authorities
regarding surplus property
which might be available for
transfer to the Government of
the Virgin Islands.