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The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1950-02-01
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--A WEEKLY COLUMN -6
conducted by Claud C. Ruch
Educational Director
Cbflderdb Adpisor) Ssrffcs

All of us like to talk about the
exceptional child. Consciously or
unconsciously, we look for excuses
to dismiss him and point out his I'M
usual abilities to ourselves and to
others.
Unfortunately, we are equally tai
ented at avoiding the subject of the
child who is not quite so richly en-
dCWed by nature as the other child
rem around him.
This is a regrettable state of af-
fairs. as the backward child, more
than any other, needs the sympathy
and appreciation of the adults
around him. In short, he needs their
inspiration.
In Childcraft Books, Bessie Lee
Gambrill, Associate Professor Of
Elementary Education at Yale Uni
versity, reveals a profound under
standing of this problem:
only within the covers of fairy
tales are children blessed at birth
with all the gifts of mind and of
body which their fond parents might
desire. The childs attitude toward
himself is greatly influenced by the
attitudes of others toward him." she
writes, adding:
THE child has other needs be-
sides purely physical ones. He must
have emotional security, affection,
and the sense of really belonging.
Parents cannot add to their
childs Unborn mental ability, but
they can, in cooperation with the
school, equip him to use fully the
capacities which he has"
The Childcraft expert points out
that the backward child needs only
encouragement, suitable materials,
slower pace, and abundant pa
thence" to make an adequate social
| adjustment.
There is more joy for a child in
The Land of Make Believe" than
even the happiest adult can ever
be privileged to know.
A little girl talks to her dolls as
though they were real persons. A
little boys toy airplanes take him
on imaginary trips above the clouds.
The time children spend in play
ing store, or house, or train, is a
time for them of learning and of
developing skills and imagination, as
well as a time for fun in The Land
of Make Believe"
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
BIG BLAZE AVERTED
Chimney Fire Discovered While
Occupants Were Away

Smyrna volunteer firemen were
called twice on Monday, the first
alarm at 7:30 am, for fire at the
home of Harry Turner, Market
Street. Caused by overheated stove,
damage estimated at $50 resulted
from the chimney fire. More seri-
Gus damage was averted by the
prompt action of Frank Thornton.
member of the Citizens Hose Com
pany, who investigated what he
thought was excessive smoke. No
one was at home at that time, but
Mr.. Thornton entered the house to
look the situation over and called
in the alarm from there. Prompt
and efficient action by the firemen
held damage at a minimum. The
second call occurred at $40 pm.
for fire in a truck on the DUPONT
Parkway. The truck was driven by
Charles Winder, of Laurel. There
was no serious damage.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
BOOKS FOR BOYS
AT THE LIBRARY
Emphasis Being Made During
4Oth Anniversary of Boy
Scout Week
HAVE WINDOW DISPLAY

In celebration of the 40th Ami
versary of the Boy Scouts of Amer
lea, special emphasis is being laid
during the month of February on
books for boys at the Smyrna Pub
lie Library. A window display will
feature books and poster calling
attention to the anniversary, and
also the birthdays of illustrious
Americans whose birthdays occur
in February, including Daniel
Boone, Thomas Alva Edison, Abra-
ham Lincoln, Christopher Latham
Sholes, (the American inventor of
the typewriter which revolution
lied the writing habits of man
kind); also George Washington
and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
The following books viii appear on
the library shelves during Febru-
ary: abraham Lincoln, James
Dougherty, for ages 1915 years;
Mozart, the Wonder Boy, Opal
Wheeler, ell years; pancakes
Paris, Claire Hughet Bishop, 8-11
years; ''Who Rides in the Dark %,
Stephen w. Meader, lila years;
"Tobv Tyler'. James Otis, 9-12
years; "The Peterl1in Papers, Lu-
cretia P. Hale, 9-12 years; Colonial
Series George Washington, Ed
ward Stratemeyer; and many 9TH
er boys books.
Space for Young Readers
A pleasant atmosphere has been
created at the library for young
readers. A young Timers Table,
with chairs, has been arranged in
the room, with shelves nearby from
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Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
Marriage Announced

The marriage of Mrs. Elsie Shul-
tie, daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Max
Hengst of Smyrna, and Mr.. Amos
Marker of Wyoming, son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Mark
Ier, took place Saturday morning,
January %, at the home of the
Rev. John L. Johnson on South
Street. Mrs. Shuttle had her sister.
Freda Bullock, for her only at
tendant. William Bullock served as
best man for Mr.. Marker. A recep-
tion for the immediate family was
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Bullock following the cere-
mony. After a wedding trip
through the southern states, the
couple will reside in their newly
erected home just north of Dover.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
TWO WRECKS
ON STREETS
Two Motor Accidents Occur
at Street intersections In
Smyrna Recently
SUFFER INJURIES

The Smyrna police have investi-
gated two recent motor accidents
which have occurred at street in
tersections. The first involving a
car driven by John N. Cubbage, Jr.
of Dover, who driving east ON Glen
wood Avenue, came to the stop
sign at Main Street, the car skid
ded and turned over in a lot at the
intersection. Betty Clough, of Clay
ton, was a passenger. There were
no injuries. The following night,
the driver of a Chevrolet pickup
truck driving south on Union
Street, lost control at the South
Street intersection. The truck hit
a tree on the James Wilson proper
ty, and the two occupants were in
jured. The driver was Mrs. Norma
Agnes Propes, 33 years old, of 107
Marshall Street, Milford. and she
had with her her niece, Rebecca.
They were given first aid by Mrs.
John E. Wilson, Jr. and Raymond
d. Pusey, who was at the Wilson
home at the time of the crash. DR..
Richard w. Comegys and DR.. Har-
old Laggner responded to the call
for help and treated both patients
at the scene. They were then taken
to Kent General Hospital, Dover,
in the ambulance of the David C.
Harrison Post No. IA, American
Legion by Grant G. Garis. Mrs.
Propes suffered from lacerations
of the arm and face, and Rebecca,
a possible fractured skull.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
PLANNING FOR
MUSIC REVUE
"Antics of 1850" Will Be Civ.
en- for Benefit of Smyrna
Youth Center
AT SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

The attention of the state will
be centered en- the Smyrna Youth
Center with the participation of
residents of many areas in the pre-
sentation of gigantic revue, "The
Antic of 1950", sponsored by the
Smyrna Lions Club as a benefit for
the building fund, and produced
and directed by John F. Simpson.
With the display of interest by
many communities in a building
devoted entirely to use by the
young people, other towns contem-
plating such a project may reap
the benefit of the experience here,
its mistakes and success alike. The
early list of patrons and patroness-
es from Wilmington to Sussex
County attests to the widespread
interest in youth.
To Run Two Nights
The spectacle will be staged in
the auditorium of the Smyrna
School on the nights of Friday and
Saturday, March II, 18, and coop
Grating groups include the Clayton
Lions Club, the Boy and Girl
Scouts, the Citizens Hose Com
pany, and the Smyrna School
band and firemen's band. Groups
of teen-agers and others from Dow
er. Clayton, Midletown, and Smyr-
ma will take part and rehearsals
will begin this week. All members
of the Smyrna Lions Club are help
ing with the production, and the
committee acting as aides to Mr..
Simpson, general chairman, in
cludes Richard c. Price, Guy Ed
mondson, Jr., Charles M. Gee, John
w. Jacobs, Jr., Robert FAIRIES, Lex
FAIRIES, William Kruchen. Lee
Slaughter, Francis B. Gebhart,
William Doughten, Lester Meyer,
Frank Siekmann, William S. VII
son, and Stanley Middleton. Mr..
Siekmann, head of the music de-
partment at the Smyrna School,
and C. Merrill Wagner, of Middle
town, will act as choral directors.
Rehearsals for the junior chorus
will be held on Thursday February
2, and for the senior chorus the
following Thursday. Mr.. SieRmann
will go to New York next week to
secure music arrangements. The
business committee for The affair
includes MIR. Jacobs, Mr.. Gee, and
E. Reynolds Bradley.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
FORMER SMYRNA PASTOR NOW
TEACHING IN PUERTO RICO

lied by the Legislature of Puerto
Rico to grant higher degrees; in
1920 it was Incorporated under the
laws of the District of Columbia
and reorganized under an independ-
ent Board of Trustees; in 1927 the
first college class was graduated.
The Institute has emphasized re-
ligious program, a work program,
and the use of both English and
Spanish, Courses in Bible, as well
as attendance at worship service
on Sunday and chapel during the
week, are required. A work pro-
gram aims to develop proper atti-
tudes toward work and to develop
skill in practical work and crafts.
The faculty and student body is
made up of both English and Span
ish speaking persons.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN
Smyrna Lions Club to Make Award
at School Sunday, February 26

Smyrna Lions Club to Make Award
at School Sunday, February 26
Plans are going forward for the
presentation of the Outstanding
Citizen Award which is sponsored
annually by the Smyrna Lions
Club. The ceremony will be held in
the school auditorium on Sunday,
February 26 at 2 pm. Ballot boxes
for the use of the public will be
placed in the stores of Smyrna and
Clayton, and any citizens of the
Smyrna-Clayton area may be nom-
mated. The committee is at work
on plans for the award. Henry T..
Price is chairman of the Lions Club
committee which also includes Nor
man G. Wilder, Burrill Mccoy, and
William G.. Roe, Jr. A town COM
mittee which works with the Lions
committee is headed by Joseph JEFF
ferson III.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
VLRDIN DAVIS NUPTIALS
Miss Jane Virdin and j. Irving
Davis Married in EwelI Church

Davis Married in Ewell Church
On Tuesday evening in Ewells
Church, Clayton, Miss Jane Virdin,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Virdin, near Smyrna, became the
bride of Mr.. Irving Davis, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Medford Davis, Sr.,
of Clayton. Mr.. Harry Virdin gave
his daughter in marriage and the
Rev. G. e. Leister performed The
ceremony. Mr.. Harry Still served
as best man and Mrs. Harry Still,
sister of the groom. served as mat
ron of honor. Music for the cere-
mony was furnished by Mrs. Cliff
ford Hurd of Clayton. The bride
wore dress of navy crepe with
matching accessories and gardenia
corsage. Mrs. Still wore beige
crepe with brown accessories and
gardenia corsage. Mrs. Harry V1r-
din, mother of the bride, wore light
blue with navy accessories, and
Mrs. Medford Davis, Sr., wore grey
with black accessories. A reception
for the immediate families was
held following the ceremony at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Still, in Lake
Como Gardens, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
REPORTS FROM
GRANGE MEET
Mrs. Charles Dukes Tells OF
Statewide Conference
Held at Dover
MUSICAL PROGRAM

Reports from the statewide con-
ference held at Dover that day
were made at the Smyrna Grange
on Thursday night by Mrs. Charles
Dukes. youth chairman, who told
of the activities in the state during
the year, and Mrs. James Fleming,
lecturer, who made suggestions for
the betterment of the program and
election procedures. The business
session, with the master, George
Blendt, presiding, was preceded by
a covered dish supper. Miss Elva
Stevenson, a charter member of
the grange, was given-an ovation
on her arrival. The musical pro-
gram included piano and vocal
solos by Mrs. George Fleming,
Salisbury, Md; trio: Mrs. How
ard Deakyne, Mrs. Ernest Blendt,
and Mrs. Norman Short; also
group singing led by Mrs. Dealzyne
with Mrs. Fleming as accompanist.
Arrangements for the supper were
made by Mrs. Harry johnson. Mrs.
Ernest Blendt, and Mrs. Howard
Deakyne. At the next meeting on
Thursday, February 9, a contest
for the women wearing unusual
hats, and for the men wearing
bright ties will be held, with prizes
to be awarded. On Monday night
members Of the local grange will
attend the Kent County visiting
program at Trophy Grange, FELTON,.
A meeting of officers of the local
grange was held on Tuesday even
ing at the home of the master,
George Blendt.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
REV. BECKWITH
AT CLUB MEET
Addresses Century Club Mem
bers at Meeting Friday
Afternoon
BUILDING CHARACTER"

'"The building of character es-
sentially rests upon the home" the
Rev. Walter L. Beckwith, pastor
of Asbury Methodist Church, said
in an address on the American
home at the meeting of the Twen-
tieth Century Club last Friday. He
said that not only is it the duty
and the task, but also the privilege
of parents to build strong home.
Churches, schools, civic clubs, and
other organizations have a great
job to do in the promotion and
preservation of the American
home. he stated. Citing the six mil
lion divorced women in America,
and the far larger number of child
rem affected by divorce, he said
that research shows that divorces
have a tendency to multiply in
broken homes. Personality traits,
emotional immaturity, and the in
dependence of women which is
achieved by their employment in
industry, are factors involved in
the high divorce rate. He urged his
hearers to do something to bring
back the home as the center of So
cia1 life of the family; and among
the recommendations for the pre-
servation of the home were educa-
ton, marriages of those with the
same faith, and uniform marriage
and divorce laws in all states. The
speaker was introduced by Mrs. G.
Harvey Wright, chairman of the
program. The following new men,
bers were named: Mrs. Harry
Shortt, Mrs. Homer Shorts. Mrs.
Walter Johnson, and Mrs. o. c.
Jones. Mrs. M. B. Green, of Will
mington, former resident of
Smyrna and member of the club.
was the guest of Miss Julia Grif-
fifth. A resolution on the death of
Mrs. ]. C. Clifton was read by Mrs.
Homer D. Hudson, and reports
We're made by the following COM
imittee chairmen: Mrs. Kennard
Price, Mrs. James O'Connor, Mrs.
Thomas Russell, Mrs. John L.
Johnson, Mrs. Carl Wright, and
Mrs. Harry P. Jones. The club
voted contribution of $5 to the
March of Dimes. There were piano
solos by Mrs. John Fearon; vocal
solos by Mrs. Carl Wright, and'se-
lections by trio: Mrs. G. Harvey
Wright, Mrs. Henry T. Price, and
Mrs. Carl Wright. Mrs. Joseph
Ennis presided.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
TALK ON ''THE
SPEED OF LIFE"
DR.. Ralph B. Jones Addresses
Rotary Members at
Weekly Meet
RUTTER LEADS SINGING

DIR. Ralph B. Jones, past presi-
dent of the Smyrna Rotary Club,
addressed his fellow Rotarians on
the topic ''The Speed of LIFE, at
their dinner meeting on Thursday
evening. He compared natural life
with mechanical speed, citing var
ious speeds of mechanical instru-
ments and the speed of light. Mel
son Everhart responded on behalf
of the club and thanked DIR. Jones
for his scientific talk. The program
chairman was Mayor Albert A.
Newcomb, Sr. Reynolds Pratt pre-
sided. Group singing was led by
Willard Rutter. Emanuel Barros
was a visitor from the Dover Ro-
tary Club, and Gene Short was the
guest of William E. Matthews, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02

Word has been received by the
Smyrna Times from the Rev. Wal
ter G. Hards of his acceptance of
a position as college pastor and m
structor in the Department of Re-
ligion and Philosophy at the Poly
technic Institute of Puerto Rico.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hards spent some
time in England with their parents
before leaving for Puerto Rico. The
Polytechnic Institute is Liberal
Arts College, located at San Ger
man, Puerto Rico, and is a mem
ber of the Association of American
Colleges and of the National Com
mission on Christian Higher Edu-
cation. 1t was founded by the Rev.
]. Wills Harris, LID. in 1912 for
the purpose of providing Christian
education of non-sectarian nature.
In 1919 the institution was author
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
YOUNG ADULTS
| CLAYTON MEET
The Rev. o. c. Jones Gives
Talk on interpretations
of Dreams
COMMITTEES APPOINTED

The regular monthly meeting or
the Young Adult Group of Clayton
was held recently with the presi-
dent, Charles Swain, presiding.
Hosts and hostesses for the meet
ing were Mr.. and Mrs. p. BicHing
and Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Carey.
Guests for the evening were the
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, re-
tired rector of st. Peters p. e.
Church, Smyrna, and the Rev. o.
c. Jones, pastor of the First Pres
byterian Church, who gave an in
teresting talk on the Interpretation
of dreams. The group continues
its support to the project of
lunches for needy children at the
Clayton School, contributing SIS a
month for this purpose. Galoshes
were given child and clothing viii
be provided the needy from fund
set aside each month. A confribu-
ton was given to the local March
of Dimes campaign. Publicity,
membership, welfare, finance, and
entertainment committees were ag-
pointed. Comprising the publicity
are Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Alvarado,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Moor. and Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond p. Hudson.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

New Sunday School Room Near
ing Completion-Film Sunday Mite
The new school room being built
at the Presbyterian Church is
nearing completion. This will pro-
vide room for Sunday school ex-
pansion, and children are invited to
attend at 10 a. M. each Sunday.
The Junior Choir will participate in
the morning service next Sunday.
Sunday school will be held at 10
a. M, subject: "The First Gentle
Church." Morning service will be
at IL a. M; sermon, 'The Holy
Bible" The choir, under the lead
ership of Mrs. Vernon Westfall,
meets for practice each Wednesday,
at p. m. On Sunday evening at
7:30 p. M, the firm Into the Good
Ground, will be shown. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
Death of Howard C. PaImatOry

Death of Howard C. PalmatOry
Howard G. Palmatory, a former
resident of this town, died at his
home in Chester, Pa, Wednesday,
January 25th after an illness of
only three days following a stroke.
Mr.. Palmatory, II years of age,
was born and raised at the old
Palmatory homestead at Ander-
sons Corner, near Downs Chapel.
He was the son of the late Wilson
and Lizzie Shaw Palmatory. In
early life, he married Miss Eleanor
Logan of Chester, and started
farming on the Middle Alley farm
of ]. C. Hutchinson. Later he
moved to Smyrna where he lived
for several years, moving to Ches-
ter several years ago. Besides his
wife, he is survived by a son, Har-
old Palmatory of Bethany Beach;
brother, William Palmatory of
Massey. Md; and a sister, Mrs.
Pennall Broomall of Chester. Fun
eral services were held Monday af-
ternoon in Chester and interment
was in Glenwood Cemetery, Smyr-
ma.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
BOND ELECTION
FOR SCHOOL
Election Will Be Held Satur-
day, February 18th At
Clayton School
HOLD PUBLIC MEETING

The school bond election and the
special school tax election for the
Clayton Consolidated School Dis
trict No. 119 to be held Saturday,
February IL, will be the topic of
discussion at a special public meet
ing at the Clayton School next
Wednesday, February 8 at 8 pm.
Board of School Trustees of Clay
ton School will lead the discussion
and question-answer session. DR..
George R. Miller, Jr., State Super
intendent of Public Instruction. has
also been asked to attend this
meeting to explain details of the
entire school Improvement pro-
gram. The members of the Board
of Trustees are urging all residents
of the district to attend this meet
ing in the interest of the future of
our young people.
School Bond Election
The purpose of this special elec-
tion is to determine whether Clay
ton Consolidated School District
No. 119 shall have authority to
borrow $4,000 to be used for the
construction and equipment of an
additional classroom, storeroom
for school materials, supplies and
equipment and for the enlarging
and improving of the heating sys-
TEN. If the vote on this issue is
favorable the school district will
then receive $40, 400 from the state,
making a total the district will re-
ceive of $34, 900, the amount need
ed for such construction and equip
ment.
Special Tax Election
The purpose of the special cleo
tion is to determine whether the
school district may levy and collect
additional taxes for school pur-
poses. According to school author
tiles a Eyes" vote on this referen-
dunn does not mean that the tax
rate will be increased but merely
that the school will receive four
cents out of the present tax rate
Of twenty cents per one hundred
dollars assessed valuation. This
will be one of the topics thorough
ly discussed at the Wednesday
night meeting.
Need Stressed
officials of the school have long
stressed the need for the addition
of a classroom to relieve the over
crowded lower grades. The first
grade has grown so large that it
was divided into two sections, one
section holding classes in what was
once the school lunch room. The
Clayton Lions Club and the Young
Adult Group of Clayton have
placed themselves on record as ap-
proving the project and urges
everyone to vote yes at the refer
endum February IL.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
DISCUSSION AT MILFORD
Mrs. Thomas Russell VIII Act AS
Moderator at Scout Meet

NlrS. lIlOIIidS RUSSELL VIII tACb AS
Moderator at Scout Meet
Mrs. Thomas Russell, Smyrna,
will act as moderator at a panel
discussion on 'sWhat Keeps Lone
Troop Going" at meeting of the
Kent-Sussex leaders Girl Scouts to
be held at the Milford Century Club
on Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
Leaders and troop committee men,
bers from all the Girl Scout troops
in Kent and Sussex Counties are
expected to attend. Miss Doris
Faulkner, Dover, vice president of
the Kent-Sussex Leaders Associa-
tion, will preside. Taking part in
the panel discussion will be Miss
Isabel Kinks and Mrs. d. M.
Greene, both of Milford. and Mrs.
Betty Casey and Mrs. Alan Robin
son, both of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
Wedding Announcement

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Taylor of
Belva, w. Va, announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Barbara
Joan, to Mr.. Richard M. Van Sickle
both of Smyrna. Mr.. Van Sickle is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Van Sickle of Asbury Park, NJ. ].
The wedding took place December
oath at Elkton, Md. The couple are
now residing in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
DIR HUNT AT CLAYTON
To Be Guest Speaker At Ewells
st. Paul Church February 5th

st. Paul Church February 5th
DR.. Hunt, a representative of the
Board of Missions and Church Ex-
tension of the Methodist Church,
will be the guest speaker at
Ewell's-St. Paul Church, Clayton,
Sunday, February 5 at 7:SO pm.
DIR. Hunt, a field worker of wide
experience in church extension
work. will present methods that he
has successfully used in promoting
building programs and church ex-
tensions. No funds will be solicited.
The public is invited.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
Picture at PRESBYTERIAN Church

The picture film "Into the Good
Ground, will be shown in the
Presbyterian Church next Sunday
evening at 7:SO p. m. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Smyrna times., 1950-02-02
Boy Scout Week
February 6-12
OPEN MEETING PLANNED
Panel Discussions By Group OF
Civic Leaders Planned

Panel Discussions By Group OF
Civic Leaders Planned
An open meeting, to which the
public is invited, will be held by
the Twentieth Century Club on
Friday evening, February 10 at 8
o'clock at the club house. Mrs.
Cummins Speakman, Sr., legisla-
tion chairman, is arranging the
program which will be panel dis
cussion by a group of civic leaders
on the kind of community we de-
sire and how to achieve it. Long
and short-term plans will come
under discussion. The names of
those taking part will appear in
next weeks Smyrna Times. Mrs.
Fred Heinold, ST., is the hostess
for the month of February.
To Present Play
Mrs. Glenn S. King, drama chair
man for the club, is directing plans
for the presentation of a one-act
play, candles or Kerchief" early
next spring. A rehearsal will be
held tomorrow, Friday, night at
the home of Mrs. Harley Bodley.
Lake Drive.