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Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
DINNER BY BIBLE CLASS
Willing Workers Bible Glass of
Asbury Hold Annual Dinner

The Willing Workers Bible Class
of Asbury Methodist Church held
their annual dinner last Friday
night with Mrs. William T. Now
land presiding for the seventh con-
secutive year in that Office. The
class was started in September,
1888 by Mrs. John L. Johnson, hav-
ing as its first officers Mrs. G. Har-
vey Wright, president; Mrs. Elmer
Pratt, secretary; and Mrs. Joseph
Ennis, treasurer Mrs. Andrew d.
Cole read review of the history
of the class which revealed that
among the activities of the group
have been the sponsorship in Nov
ember of each year of a dinner for
the intermediate choir, and the an
nual flower show held in Septem-
Der. The dinner was first held un-
der the direction of Mrs. James
w. Colona, and the flower show
inaugurated under the leadership
of Mrs. Robert E. Greene, in 1943.
The program was arranged by Mrs.
Blanche Shorts. Mrs. Laura Myers
took part in the program, and a
vocal duet was sung by Miss Doris
Nowland and Mrs. Grace Minner,
with Miss Lorraine Donovan as ac-
companist.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
LOW RATE FOR
DECORATIONS
Use of Smyrna Electric Cur.
rent Shows Increase of
122 Per Cent Over 1916
FIRE INSPECTION

The growth of the town of
Smyrna is indicated by an increase
of 122 per cent in electric current
purchased from Delaware Power
and Light in 1850 over the year
1916, according to Stanford C.
Marvel, town manager. At a recent
meeting of council it was agreed
to again extend to those who dec
crate the outside of their home
with II or more lights, the custom
ary ten per cent discount on bills
to customers February 1. The
Christmas lights on the outside of
homes must be lighted each night
from Dec. % to Dec. 80 inclusive,
in order to be eligible for the holi-
day discount. Report for Novem-
ber made by Chief of Police John
w. Jacobs, Jr., showed 80 COM
plants answered; II arrests made
for motor vehicle violations; S305
collected in fines; with 3235 miles
Travelled.
Fire Inspection
The State Fire Prevention As
sociation will make an inspection
of Smyrna during the month of
February. The day of this inspec-
tion will be set in the near future,
and notice of the date will be pub
lished well in advance. This in
spection is being sponsored by the
Citizens Hose Co. and is approved
by the Town Council. In no way
will this inspection raise or lower
the fire insurance rates, but each
person inspected will be apprized
Of the fire hazards existing on his
premises. "A red tag will be at
tached to each fire hazard inspect
ed and the proper literature ex-
planning the type of hazard will be
left with the owner or tenant. This
will help the owner to go about ap-
plying the proper remedial meas
ures to eliminate the hazards on
his property. after all, the insur-
ance settlement does not replace
all things lost by fire. This inspec-
ton does not cost the town, the
Citizens Hose Co. or any other
person in town one cent in money
or obligations; but is free all the
way through.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
.MARY-DEL FIRE
co. ELECTION
H. B. Logan Named President
and U. L. Harman, Vice
President for Year
CHILDREN'S XMAS PARTY

The Mary-Del Fire Company
held its election of officers for the
new year on Wednesday evening
with the following men taking of
fee for the year 1851: President,
Howard B. Logan; Vice-president
U. L. Harman; Secretary, P.
Smith; Treasurer, Herbert Butts;
Financial Secretary, Harry Heath
er; Chaplain, c. H. Atkins; Fire
Chief, T. E. Heather, Jr.; 1st AS
sistant Chief, Lee Leslie; End AS
sistant, Howard Bickling; Captain,
Earl Thompson; 1st 1t, Charles
Booth; End Lit, Phil deRocco; Chief
Engineer, Edgar Harman; Assist
ant Engineer, Joseph Bickling; Di-
rectors, F. Bezerics, E. Thompson,
H. Logan, U. L. Harman, H. Butts
P. Smith, L. Leslie, ]. Wilkens, and
C. Phillips; delegates to the Dell
marva Association is Paul Smith,
with U. L. Harman as alternately
delegates to the Caroline Associa-
tion are Jack Lepore, Louis AntoI,
Jr., ]. Radick, H. Heather, L. Har-
man, E. Thompson, H. Butts, F.
Bezerics, T. E. Heather, Jr., and La
Leslie.
Christmas Party
The annual Christmas party Civ
en- by the Mary-Del Fire Co. to
the children of the Marydel COM
munity and surrounding country
will be held at the Community Hall
Saturday evening, Dec. 23rd, at
i7:3O o'clock. Movie shorts will be
shown in addition to Santa Claus
appearing in person to give all the
children a treat.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
AT
CENTURY CLUB
Leroy Piper Tells of Efficiency
at State Welfare Home
Last Friday
TOYS FOR STATE COLONY

The public is always welcome on
Sunday and Wednesday, regular
visiting days, at the State Welfare
Home, and arrangements can be
made for special groups on other
days, Leroy Piper, member of
the staff at the home, and presi-
dent of the Smyrna Rotary Club,
said in talk at the Twentieth
Century Club on Friday afternoon.
He touched also on the general
welfare as handled nationally, and
dependent on subsidies, and speci-
fically on this state, saying that
the local institution is one of the
best welfare homes in the country,
run at a figure less than for insti-
tutions of that type.
Toys for Delaware Colony
Club members contributed ap-
proximately one hundred articles,
divided between toys for children
and gifts for the inmates at Della
ware Colony. Mrs. Harry P. Jones,
welfare chairman, who arranged
the program, reports that about
twenty-five toys were turned over
to the volunteer firemen, to add to
their large toy-giving project at
Christmas. Mrs. George Carter,
member of the board of lady visit
ors at Delaware Colony, received
about rs wrapped packages for
men, women, and children there.
Sing Carols
Carols were sung by the club
choral group under the direction
of Mrs. Carl Wright, who also sang
a solo, ''The Toymaker's Dream" !"
Mrs. Wright announces that re-
hearsals will be held at the club
house one hour before each sched-
uled meeting. The buffet supper
set for Monday, Dec. 18, has been
postponed, and will be held early
in the new year.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
Firemen Give Xmas Party

The Clayton Volunteer Fire
Company will conduct their annual
Christmas party for the children of
the Clayton School area Friday
night, December % at p. m. in
the firehouse. Santa Claus will be
the guest of honor and will have
a pack full of toys to give to all
the children attending. Besides
the gifts there will be music,
games and refreshments for all.
The committee in charge of ar
rangements for the party is COM
prised of ]. Betz, chairman; James
Carson and L. E. Argo.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
Death of Jonathan Jacobs, 81

Jonathan Jacobs, 81, father of
the Rev. Disston w. Jacobs, DID,,
died at the home of his son in Re-
hoboth Beach December 8. He was
born Dec. 13, 1859, at Downs Chap
ell, and for many years was o.
farmer in that vicinity, retiring
some years ago, at which time he
established his home in Kenton,
where he lived until after the death
of his wife, Ellen Greenwell Jac-
obs, in 1888. In his later years he
has made his home with his son I'M
Rehoboth Beach. Funeral services
were held in FAIRIES Funeral Chap-
ell, Smyrna, on Monday, Dec. II at
2 o'clock, and interment was in
Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
Meeting of OAR.

The Elizabeth Cook Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, met Wednesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Glenn S. King.
The Regent, Mrs. p. L. McWhorter,
presided. A collection of used
clothing was gathered in by Mrs.
Howard Pool, chairman of Approx
ed Schools, to be sent to the Kate
Duncan Smith school. Scenic
Plates, which are for sale by Della
ware members, were displayed by
Mrs. Roland Ford.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
Fl. G.. JOHNSON
HEADS GRANGE
Elected Master of Delaware
State Grange at 18th An
nual Session Last Week
MRS. JOHNSON, FLORA

Harry C. Johnson, for twenty
consecutive years an officer of the
State Grange, and since 1924 a
member of the Smyrna Grange,
which he has served with distinc-
ton, was honored by being elected
as Master of Delaware State
Grange at the 18th annual session
held last week. Mr.. Johnson Joined
the local grange in 1924, was elect
ed master in 1928, serving for two
years; elected Pomona Master for
Kent County in 1884 for a two
year period, and held the office OF
assistant steward, Delaware State
Grange, for six years, having been
elected in 1880. He held the post
of secretary to the State Grange
from 1886 to 1916, and that of
Overseer from 1916 to 1850. Mrs.
johnson has been an officer over
the same period except while he
was state secretary. She was
elected this year as State Flora.
His appointment to the responsible
position of State Master reflects
honor not only on the local Grange
but on the town of Smyrna as
we'll. The Smyrna Grange will
hold a covered dish supper tonight,
at $50 pm. A business
will follow the supper.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
CLAYTON SCHOOL PROGRAM
Children to Participate in Pageant
christmas in Many Lands

ShA IL 1f-AAA0o
The pupils of Clayton School
will present their Christmas pro-
gram in the auditorium on Dec. 21
at 1870 pm. AL grades will take
part in the pageant which will be
a presentation of Christmas Gus
toms in Many Lands" The grades
and the countries they represent
are as follows: Grade 1, Mrs. Will
liams, United States; Grade 2,
Miss Jones, Holland; Grade 2-3,
Mrs. Meyers, Ireland; Grade 3,
Mrs. Smith, Mexico; Grade 4, Mrs.
Moor, France; Grade 5, Mrs. Mills,
South America; Grade 6, Mrs.
Hynson, Norway; Grade Z, Miss
Kern; Grade 8, Mr.. Simpson, finale
scene depicting Christmas AS a
Universal Celebration" Parents
are urged to attend this most ap-
propriate program, and enjoy a
UNITED Nations Christmas.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
DIR. R. DENNEY INJURED
Sustained Injuries in Fall ON Com.
merce Street Saturday


DR.. Reuben Denney is a patient
at the Kent General Hospital as
the result of injuries sustained in a
fall on Commerce Street last Sat-
urday afternoon, as he was on the
way to the Smyrna Theatre. He
was taken to the hospital in the
American Legion ambulance, ac-
companied by his niece, Miss
Louise Denney, and with Grant
Garis as the driver. He suffered a
severe cash on the head and a
fractured hip. His many friends
will be glad to hear that he came
through the ordeal of an operation
on Tuesday to correct the condi-
tion in the hip, and shows a re-
markable spirit, with his condition
at press. time reported as very
good. DR.. Denney, who lives at the
Delaware House, is a native of
Smyrna, and is a retired dentist,
formerly with offices in Philadel-
phia and a home at Elkins Park,
Pa. He came back here to live
about five years ago following his
retirement. His daughter, Mrs.
Theodore B. Rogers III, of Devon,
Pa, came to Smyrna to be near
her father.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
FOR
ANTICS OF 1851
Smyrna Lions Club to Produce
Show Patterned After
One Last Year
COMMITTEES NAMED

Casting for the Antics of 1851
will take place between now and
New Years, according to an an
nouncement by John F. Simpson,
producer, who states that it is
hoped to have representatives from
various parts of the state taking
part in the extravaganza. The
show will be held in the auditorium
of the John Bassett Moore High
School on March 80 and 81. 1t will
be patterned after the one held
last year, and distinguished guests
will be presented each evening.
Speciality acts will start rehears-
ing after the first of the year, and
the chorus will start rehearsals in
February under the direction of
Frank Siekmann. Additional COM
mittee members have been named
by the Smyrna Lions Club. Fran
els B. Gebhart, chairman of COM
mittee on jackpot prizes, will have
as assistants Robert Dunning,
Walter Eley, Frank Greenwell and
Robert Mills. c. Preston Poore,
chairman of program book and adj
vertising will have as his aides
Guy Edmondson, Jr., Burrill F.
Mccoy, Howard Slaughter, Robert
Jacobs, and Lex FAIRIES. Stanley
Middleton, chairman printing and
ticket sales, will be assisted by the
entire club membership and wives
of Lions.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
BOY HELD FOR COURT CHARGED.
WITH LARCENY OF WRIST WATCH

The following cases were dispos-
ed of in the court of Magistrate
Reynolds Stevenson here: Law
renee Burris, sentenced to 80 days
in Jail in default of S100 fine and
costs on a charge of driving a
motor vehicle while under the in
fiuence of Intoxicating liquor. Will
liam Douglas and Herman Linster-
ino were each fined $40 and costs,
charged with being drunk on the
highway. William Elburn paid a
fine of So and costs for being
drunk on the street.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14

John Clingenfield, 10, formerly
of Wilmington, was held in $500
bail for the Court of General Ses-
sions, charged with grand larceny,
for theft of a wrist watch valued
at $S4, owned by Millard Hoskin-
son, Smyrna. The watch was left
in the wash-room at the boarding
house of Mrs. Parker, Commerce
Street, Sunday afternoon, and was
recovered by Smyrna police in a
pawnshop in Wilmington on Tues
day. The investigation was made
by Smyrna police.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
Death of Capt. william Walker

Funeral services for Capt. Will
liam Walker, 76, who died Decem-
ber 10, were held Wednesday, De-
cember 13 from his late residence
in Delaware City. The Rev. John
McLain oficiated and inter1nent
was in Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Smyrna. He was the son of
Charles Walker and Sarah Ann
Collins Walker. He is survived by
his wife, Annie M. Ransom Walk
er.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
Late Postofice Hours

The Clayton Postoffice will be
open until pm. Saturday, Decem-
Der 16 and % for the convenience
of the public, James B. Thompson
Jr., postmaster, announced yester-
day.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
ROTARY PRESENTS GIFTS

Guests at Welfare Home to Re-
ceive Gifts from Rotary at Xmas
The members, wives and friends
of the Smyrna Rotary Club, have
assembled an array of gifts, in
cluding neckties, handerchiefs and
costume jewelry, to be presented
to the guests at the State Welfare
Home on Christmas. DR.. Clarence
]. Prickett, past president of the
local club and superintendent of
the home, and Miss Emma Payne,
of the executive staff, will super
wise the presentation on Christ
mas.
Scouts to Be Guests
The club will have as their guests
next Thursday Troop 135 of the
Smyrna-Clayton Area Boy Scouts
for their annual Christmas party.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
Brownie Troop of Girl Scouts

Judy Slaughter presided at the
meeting of Brownie Troop Girl
Scouts last Thursday. Christmas
carol practice was held, and the
making of Christmas gifts for
mothers was begun.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
W.S.C.S. to Meet Friday Night

The regular monthly meeting of
the Woman's Society of Christian
Service will be held in Asbury
Methodist Church Friday evening,
December Is at s o'clock. Mrs.
Walter Beckwith, secretary Of
youth work, and Mrs. Townsend
Vaughn, secretary of supplies, will
have charge of the program.
Smyrna times., 1950-12-14
PRIZES FOR DECORATIONS
Chamber of Commerce to Sponsor
Prizes for Outdoor Decorations
Tho cY,ovrna- -Cla1ytoy, rvl,anolaay. of

Prizes for Outdoor Decorations
The Smyrna-Clayton Chamber of
Commerce will again sponsor
prizes for outdoor Christmas dec
orations in the towns of Smyrna
and Clayton. They will total S120
and offered will be prizes of SIS,
$40, and S5 each for homes and
places of business in both towns.
Three out-of-town judges will be
named and the results of the
awards will be made known early
in the new year. A meeting of the
chamber was held Tuesday night,
with William Kruchen presiding.
Arkansas State press., 1950-04-14
We Must Keep Fighting Until We're
Dying" Sings Robson At Rally; Ben
Davis. Ferdinand Smith Also Speak
By Dolores Calvin

New York CNS-Paul returned to Harlem il >
blaze of glory and triumph
him to the Golden Gate Ballroom Thursday night they
assembled for rally Labor salute to the Negro
ing the platform somng recording the
Ballard For Americans heard the oudpeak
but his hand from the platform
AT once he broke into song"Let My People
Seandalize My Name" Yddh American
fighting until while just keeps rolling
along
After tremendous ovation Robson whipped pair
horn trimmed glasses and II speech Many times
have appeared here the Golden Gate
voice 1T great privilege to be tonight
aborto the leaders Negro wheo
pie of this great land Our history has called great figure
devoted and firing in the long and challenging struggle
human freedom But perhaps
for men like these honor than this historic
The honored Ferdinand Smith,
put up powerful defense Ellis Island against deportation BEN
Davis r of "The Twelvex
feaed the recent election for Councilman Smith, standing
platform with Others refused to The Star Spanged
ner' other smoking
constantly, used unity" as the theme Of his talk
Il you Davis told the hong that biggest
things the fascis want to do in the months
Negro and white unity which taking place scale
want saypacuarly people-we stuegine
We ghtngyes But today before victory w
seeking against the Jim fight
white allies We must let them Hand han
must walk together"
Robson later picked the unity booming
voice Let unite millions power
dus potential Of allies of all and color Let perhaps ve
allies strength Let black and white brothers the
southand-n the West ndiesn Aficaevdence will Know
that stand always ready the working black
and white OF great American people"
The rally sponsored by the Harlem Trade Union Council which
Ferdinand Smith Executive
from trade unions High spot Of the evening rising Ha
Belegone singing his original Recognition
with stark words Il want recognition mani want
shoulders to the wheel of freedom roll along
Arkansas State press., 1950-04-14

Singleton Thema Davis and Eddie Hawkins
The four little girls who have September
are Helen lvey Thelma Davis Shirley Singleton
SON These girls this approximately
nan the enrolment of the class has had hoping
record continues throughout this term
The pupils in grade % Mrs e teacher have made
small toy shop Toys brought cash
register was donated by Barbara 10 Enoch buying selling
and making change being experienced by the pupils
The class planting seeds spring gardens Perfect
attendance pupils Brenda Martin Charlotte
Ann Myers.
The first graders in Mrs Wells special
talent for drawing Clara Louise Harris Digg M Scott
ereen and James Hadman 1t amazing that
mat was drawn by Charles Digs His an Easter
erecting shown two Easter Bunnes their Easter toys
carrying varied eolored n baskets
yet wen cafdS were made by the pupils
CLASSMATES VINO are out OF school Akln
Eleanor LeNioyne Robert White Herbert and Charles Dee
we visited the farm of Mr. Neal enoyed seeing
ue cows horses goats, chickens sawml As we
haa READ about the farm anxious to see one
Film strips in Farm Life shown to the first grades Frd
afternoon ~ ''
Inc annual Spring Drive Festival planning con,n,; ~
completed plans for this May Day promises 10
gala affair - r' p" NC d
Arkansas State press., 1950-04-14
: THINGS THAT INTEREST WOMEN :,
BY Bessie r. Bell

BY Bessie r. Bell
HOW DO YOU Look?-To continue with the essential
ay Routine That Will give Easter lily beauty the year
round. ' VIZ 'N'
remember to do your neck facial exercises and II Won
are not coddng wave in hair the strokes with the
usy hairbush is In order Also the massage for the sca with
your fngertps. r "''
Get to bed each night In time that Won NAV GOT or 9
ours sleep preferably g. But should you find your self being
shorcnaneed on the shuteye with bit Of careful planning
you VIII De able to make up before the end of the week
F foo AXE CAREER GIRl-And you find yourself making
mad dash for the office each morning then push your beauty
duties down into the evening hours
Walk part of the distance home from the office and tho
next morning walk part of the way back to the office
You still take your bath In the evening before nner
ana at hs time you can slip in that fifteen minutes of COM
pee relaxation Set aside two evenings each week to do your
Arkansas State press., 1950-04-14
Glib School,

Evidence of many classroom meets the eyes Of anv
VINO visits gibbs school The pupils of the 81 class have
acuve display on Japan The pupils of the 62
attractive display China Both in the hall
Sylvia Smith of the 81 class purchases saving stamps
Charles Huff Eoy Jasper Reuben Gill George Mays the ST.
CLASS nave made mural Of Pou Bunyan The
class also made comic books George MAYS made posr
showing how Pecos Bill from his parents
Inc oz class has made Little Rock community scene
Inc 4-S class Mrs H. Phillips teacher, making progress
ach week IN their Thrift Club The following pupils buy stamps
share and save each meeting Leila Allen HILL Thema Davis
waldo Benson Janice wilkins and William competition
between each team continuously rising striving for 100
per cent participation before The following
dents were on the scholarship honor roll weeks Helen
ey Heose Johnson Little Lee Holt Eta Frances HILL Shirley
Arkansas State press., 1950-04-14

fhursday-safety and first Aid On
iaeSaaS there were movies shown
through the efforts of the Health
COMMITTEE and on Wednesday
eaeh room gave individual health
skis IN primary and intermedi-
ate Assemblies.
Easter Assemblies were held
Thursday. with the IL group hav-
ing charge Of the primary depart
ment.
pians are now under way for
The Annual Clean Up Week dur.
ing which time some OF the
grades will make posters to enter
in the ci,y-wide poster contest
Arkansas State press., 1950-04-14
Capitol Hill School

During The past week National
Negro Health Week was observed
az the school A Health Fair
which was on the first and second
floor halls included exhibits on
milk personal cleanliness, foods
SAFETY and recreation. Home room
programs were held throughout
the schools with the following
general outline; Monday-habits OF
personal cleanliness: Tuesday.
foods and health; Wednesday
working together for health in
home, school and community.
Arkansas State press., 1950-04-14
BY Mason Rice

' mere Is old faithful with the campus 1--WE Everyone seems
60 en III MS eyes; what does this mean? During tho CO.
excent why was everyone secatered-that is everyne
- Dehoh ana M Young What hapnened ta n L.,
m y Jenkins are they thinking Easter to? Miss Nail, ON
g. "a' she has been posted four letters from a put,
Bridges 49, w many nave you received Miss Knox Saw
what happened to your lady? Couldn't be the, h - :,
a sooa "Payne seems to be playing lonesome hnd ae
Iy" We Wohaers-l Daniels playing a real cool roll, H. - ~
as svss aUng IN the pasture he holding as strong b.aa
eontepted O w Greene is getting along? Bobby seems
Manls t.ht. ~ waiting for the future paste Is
and 'Hs ereenes place with these daysq chraaa.
h M cummings present happy picture but KING Ri.
ali i, a me- The younger Griffin seems to be makina o
we ought to give @ Dan'elS Well adeu till the next time
80 = give you real live scene from Tho kroh, !, - 'e
Arkansas State press., 1950-04-14
BY BETTY BARCLAY

~ stand, for March
The month ~ Minds and rain,
When winter goes away
fnd spring comes back again!
N also stands for Molassea, the
pfiug tonic our grandmOthors used
10 administer We moderns don't
use molaasos In quite that same
way; but Il TX still q favorite In
grcdicnt in many OF our popular
recipes.
DO you remember Grandmother's
cooky jar filled with old-fashloned
molassos cookies2 Here Is q new
version - quite aa sure OF q vel.
come with this generation!
Molasses Cookies
cups sifted -four
N teaspoon double-acting baking
powder
teaspoon soda
teaspoon salt
teaspoon cinnamon
IN teaspoons ginger
n cup shortening
"a cup sugar
egg
n cup molasses
IN tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons milk
cup raisin bran "oS7'-
slit -four once, measure, add bak
Ing powder. soda, salt, and spices
and silt again. Cream shortening
add sugar gradually, and cream
together until light and fluffy. Add
egg and beat well. Add molasses
and vinegar; mix thoroughly. Add
-four mixture, alternately with
milk. mixing we'll after each add
ton. Add bran and blend. DroT
from teaspoon on creased baking
sheet. Bake In hot oven (400' f.
minutes, or until done. Makes
dozen cookies.
Note. For softer cooky, store
with slice Of bread In covered
container.
And did your grandmother make
hot )muffins like these Will
molasses7