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Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
TEACH FIRST
AID AT SCHOOL
Schools Here Preparing For
Defense in Event of
Enemy Attack
FACULTY INSTRUCTED

1t is announced that the schools
of Smyrna are preparing for de-
fense in the event of an enemy at
tack. This announcement from the
superintendent, George w. Wright,
indicates that in line with the sug-
gestions of the State Department
of Public Instruction, classes in
First Aid as related to atomic
warfare are at present being
taught to the faculty. Three ses-
sions of this first aid instruction
will be held. For this reason school
is being dismissed at 2 pm. for
three successive Mondays, begin
ming February 26, to enable the
faculty to attend these first aid
classes. The combined staffs of
Clayton White, Clayton Colored,
Smyrna White, Smyrna Colored,
and the Kenton Schools will COM
prise the class in first aid under
the instruction of Miss Jane Reed
and Robert Everett, who have re-
Gently been trained through the
Red Cross and the Defense Council
for this work. At the conclusion of
the classes for the faculty, instruc-
tion will then be passed on from
the faculty to the pupils. The next
step in the defense plans will be
the assignment to various in-school
locations for the respective classes
and groups in the event of an act
ual bombing when exit from the
building is not practical or possi-
BILE. 1t is the desire of the school,
commented Mr.. Wright, to protect
to the utmost the children in our
care in the event of disaster.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
Death of James H. Marshall

James H. Marshall, 72, of Leip-
sic died Saturday in Kent General
Hospital. A carpenter by trade, he
was a son of the late William B.
and Mary E. Marshall. He was
known as "Snuffy'' by his friends.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Es-
tella Marshall; 10 children, Harry
Killen of Little creek, Mrs. Bea-
trice Truax, Everett, Henry, Stella,
Frank, Violet, Alice Marshall and
Mrs. Mary Burroughs, all of Leip-
sic; Mrs. Ida Ireland, Dover; three
brothers, Howard of Smyrna Land
ing; Reuben of Leipsic, and Lew
Marshall of Woodland Beach. Fun
eral services were held in the
FAIRIES Funeral Chapel, Smyrna,
Tuesday at 2 pm. in charge of the
Rev. G.. e. Leister, pastor of Clay
ton Methodist Church. Interment
was in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
Death of Thomas Attix

Thomas Attix, 83, died Sunday
at his home in Clayton. He was
son of the late Thomas and Kath-
ryn Attix. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Mollie Roe Attix; three
children, Earl S., of Cheswold; Ed
ward, Kenton; Oscar, Smyrna; 13
grandchildren and 10 great-grand-
children. Before his retirement 29
years ago, he was a farmer in the
Kenton-Clayton area. Funeral SER
vices were held at the FAIRIES Fun
eral Chapel, Smyrna, Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. G.
E. Leister, pastor of Ewells-St.
Paul Methodist Church, Clayton,
of1iciated and interment was in
Odd Fellows Cemetery here.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
FASHION SHOW
NEXT TUESDAY
Sponsored by Twentieth Gen.
tury Club and Business and
Professional WOmens Club
SINGING AND DANCING

In addition to two professional
models from Wilmington, the
Smyrna women who will model the
clothing at the Bird-Speakman
Fashion Show next Tuesday night,
will be Mrs. Lee Slaughter, Mrs.
Victor Ennis, Miss Jeannine Bal
lard, Mrs. Arthur Stokesbury, Jr.,
Mrs. Fred Englert, Miss Ruth FL
len Reihms, Mrs. George Scout,
Mrs. Richard w. Comegys, and
Mrs. Ronald Grier. The spring
fashion show will be sponsored by
the Twentieth Century Club and
the Smyrna-Clayton Business and
Professional Womens Club, and
will be held in the Smyrna School
auditorium on March 6 at s pm.
The proceeds are to defray finan-
cial obligations for each club En-
tertainment will be provided dur
ing intermission by Edward Ever
hart, who will sing two solos; Mar
jorie Johnson, tap dancer; Mrs.
Fred Lamb and Mrs. John Fearon,
piano duet. There will be door
prizes donated by Bird-Speal1man,
Inc, the Community Bowling Cen
ter, Lillian's Beauty Salon, Will
mington. The committee named to
arrange at the school for the show
includes Mrs. Raymond D. Pusey,
who will be assisted by her son,
Bing, and Mrs. Lester Meyer.
plans for the benefit have been in
the hands of the presidents of the
respective clubs, Mrs. Glenn Busk-
er and Mrs. Howard Deakyne.
Members of Senior Scout Troop 1
will act as ushers at the affair.
The tickets were donated by
James Pappas, County Line.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
SMYRNA LIONS
1851 ANTICS
Smyrna and Dover Talent To
Be Used in Big Musical
Now in Rehearsal
PRIZES TO BE GIVEN

All plans for the big music re-
vue, Antics of 1851, are going for
ward under the direction of the
producer, John F. Simpson, well
known entrepreneur, who produced
the first highly successful Antics
show last year for the benefit of
the Smyrna Lions Club. Rehears-
ais for the chorus are held each
Thursday evening at the Youth
Center. and the members of the
chorus are being trained by Frank
Siekmann, who is assisted at the
piano by Mrs. John Fearon. Spec
ialty acts are under separate re-
hearsals, and the principals are at
work on their part in the produc-
ton. Added to the local talent,
which includes many Lions and
Lionesses, will be youthful singers
and dancers from Dover, who ap-
peared last year, and also a pro-
fessional mems quartet from Will
mington. The Lions who are in
charge of tickets, jackpot books,
program, properties, and stage set
ting are all at work on their phase
of the show. Tickets may be OBJ
tanned from all Lions and Lioness-
es, and the ticket chairman is
Stanley Middleton. DR.. and Mrs.
H. v. P. Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ter
rell, and Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Donald, all of Dover, will again
present their inimitable square
dances.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
Dance at Youth Center

The Dixie Land-ers will play at
the Saturday night dance for
young people at the Youth Center.
Mrs. Linden Doughten and Mrs.
Raymond Pusey will be at the cen
ter from 7:30 to $50 pm. to give
dancing instructions to anyone in
terested in learning to dance, or to
improve their dancing. During that
hour music will be recorded. The
dance band will play for the dance
which will start at $50 pm. 1t is
hoped that an amateur night can
be held in the near future. Anyone
who can sing dance, or play an in
strlunent should get in contact
with Miss Beth Denney. Ice cream,
hot dogs, cokes, and cakes, will be
available at the dance.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
SECOND ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL
CAREER CONFERENCE HERE

ing and Education. The school has
invited as consultants: Mr.. William
e. Derbyshire, Manager of West
ern Auto Associates; Warner w.
Price, Jr.; Mr.. R. w. Helm, Direc-
tor of Vocational Education. Della
ware Department of Public In
struction; Mr.. Howard Henry, Per-
sonnel Director of International
Latex Corporation; Mr.. William S..
Kruchen, President of Smyrna
Clayton Chamber of Commerce;
Mr.. Harry Q. Packer, state Super
visor of Business Education, Della
ware Department of Public In
struction; Mr.. Bart C. Milano,
Secretary of us. Civil Service Ex-
aminers; Mr.. John N. Machines,
Assistant Headmaster, st. An
drews School; Mr.. Herbert D. Clu-
ley, Jr., Executive Director of Old
Age Welfare Commission; Mrs.
Mildred K. Brown, Occupations
Adviser of Pennsylvania Hospital;
DR.. o. A. BARLEY, President, Wes-
ley Junior College; Mr.. d. Kenneth
Steers, University of Delaware;
Mr.. ]. German Walsh, WDEL Sta
tion Manager; DR.. William o. Pen
rose, Dean of School of Education,
University of Delaware; Judge
Ernest v. Keith; Personnel Direc-
tor of I. E. DUPONT deNemours and
Company. Consultants will also be
in the library from 3:15 to $3.50
for further individual consulta-
tions. Parents are cordially invited
to attend both the general meeting
and the sectional meetings.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
TO MANAGE
AUTO AGENCY
William Willis Heads New
Chevrolet leadership
In Smyrna
NATIVE OF MILFORD

Mr.. William Willis, pictured
above, will serve as general man
ager of the new Irwin G. Burton,
Inc, successors to w. T. Dough-
ten, local Chevrolet leadership. A
native of Milford, Mr.. Willis is now
in Smyrna and has already taken
over his new duties. He is a grad
uate of Milford High School, is
married and has two children. He
has been associated with the 1. G.
Burton & Co., Inc, in Milford,
since 1948, and is well-trained in
the automotive policies which have
been SO successfully carried out
there. He started at the Milford
leadership as a wholesale parts
salesman and in 1949 was promot-
ed to car and truck salesman. Mr..
Willis has announced that it will
be the policy of the new organiza-
tion to provide the people of the
Smyrna-Clayton area with the fin
est kind of car care, promptly and
reliably done. Prior to his entry
into the automotive business, Mr..
Willis owned and operated dump
truck business, and for several
years he was in the employ of
American Stores Company, ad-
vancing to the position of Assist
ant Manager. During World War
II, Mr.. Willis was with the U. S.
Coast Artillery and rose to the
grade of Platoon Sergeant prior to
his discharge. The new general
manager of Irwin G. Burton, Inc,
here is active in civic affairs, hold
ing memberships in the Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, Kiwan-
is, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and
is a member of the Methodist
Church.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01

BLAZE AT A Am.
Battle Early Morn
ing Blaze in Vacant House
On South Street
, CHIEF JONES DIRECTS

The Smyrna firemen responded
to call at 4 am. yesterday and
battled blaze for an hour and a
half in an empty house, recently
bought by George Rothwell, pre-
sumably to be torn down, which is
located on South Street, near the
DUPONT Parkway, between the Will
son parking lot and Ennis and
Deakyne parking lot. 1t was dis
covered by the town policeman on
duty at that time, who told Roth
wells night man to turn in the.
alarm so that he could return to
the scene of the fire to direct traf-
fic. The back of the house adjoined
the Rothwell garage property on
the highway, and cars and trucks,
new and old, owned by both Roth
we'll and Ennis and Deakyne were
backed. up to the blazing house
They were pulled out of danger by
Rothwell's wrecker. Sparks were
blown to the roof of the Ennis and
Deakyne garage, but no damage
was done there. The volunteers re-
sponded in large numbers, 26 men
riding with the engines and with
fb0co xr-I,a aa1oa in thar para q
total of approximately 40 men
worked under the direction of Chief
]. Harper Jones. Once again the
value of the water tank was prov
en- in time saved getting the fight
against the fire under way. One of
the firemen became i'll during the
fire and was removed to his home
by another volunteer No cause for
the fire was determined and dam
age was estimated by firemen at
$1,000. The spectacular blaze was
witnessed by a large audience OF
Smyrna citizens,
composed mostly of women; also
by a large number of people riding
in their cars on the highway. On
Monday a fire ran through $3.50
acres of tall sedge grass on the
James Rogers property, Woodland
Beach to Leipsic road. The house
and buildings were threatened, but
the Smyrna fremen kept it from
the house and also from the adj
joining woods.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
SCOUTS AT YOUTH CENTER
Senior Girl Scouts To Hold Voca
tionaI Exploration Meeting

tional Exploration Meeting
Troop 1 Senior Girl Scouts will
present the second in a series of
vocational exploration meetings on
Monday evening at 1880 pm. in the
Youth Center. Miss Grace FELTON,,
field director, Wilmington Area
Girl Scouts. will speak on "Pro-
fessional Jobs in Girl Scouting"
Senior scouts from Middletown, St.
Georges, and Dover will be guests
of the local troop. Mary Vaughn,
troop president, will preside at the
business session which will be fol-
lowed by a get-acquainted hour of
games and square dancing. The
girls have completed decoration of
the powder room at the Youth Cen
ter, buying the materials and do
ing the labor themselves with the
help of their leader, as a gesture
of appreciation to the Smyrna
Lions for making the building
available to them. Members of the
troop will act as ushers at the
Bird-Spealxman Fashion Show next
Tuesday night.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
GOV. TO BE AT HARRINGTON
High Democratic Officials to Honor
Willard ID. BOyce at Dinner

Willard ID. BOyce at Dinner
Willard d. Boyce, who retired
last week after six years as chair
man of the Kent County Demo-
cratic Committee, will be honored
at dinner by the organization at
the Harrington firehouse at Z pm,
Saturday, March 8. Distinguished
guests will include Gov. and Mrs.
Elbert N. Carvel, Lt.-Gov. and Mrs.
Alexis 1. DUPONT Bayard, Secretary
of State and Mrs. Harris B. Nc
Dowell, National Committeewoman
Carolyn Hughes, National Commit
teeman Ennals Berl, u. S. Senator
and Mrs. Allan Frear, the guest of
honor and Mrs. Boyce. Howard E.
Lynch will be POSTMASTER. Persons
desiring to attend the dinner
should contact their committeeman
or committeewoman. The commit
tee on arrangements is: Mrs. T.
Brinton Holloway, Mrs. James R.
Hubbard, Mrs. ]. Wesley Walls,
and Mrs, Levi Everett.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
CITIZEN TO BE
HONORED HERE
Lions To Honor Out
standing Citizen in High
School Auditorium
SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH

The fourth annual award to the
Outstanding Citizen of Smyrna
will be made at a service to be held
in the auditorium of the school on
Sunday, March II at 2 pm. The
three citizens named for this hon
or previously are John G. Manner
ing, DR.. G. j. Prickett, and Grant
G.. Carries. The names of those so
honored are placed on a plaque
which hangs in the Town Office.
Sponsored by the Smyrna Lions
Club, the citizen is chosen by a
committee of Smyrna residents,
who consider the ballots sent in
with suggested name by the people
of the town. Some niSunderstand-
ing arises in the minds of the peo-
pie as to how the winner is picked.
The number of ballots cast for any
person in no way determines the
decision. Numbers of votes do not
count. The committee considers all
candidates named by the people on
the ballots, which are to be found
in banks and places of business,
and then unanimously decides on
the person in their opinion best
fitted to receive the honor for the
jprevious year. The award also in
cludes a gift from the Lions, and
goes to the person who has Con
tributed most unselfshly of his or
her time and energy for the bet
terment of the community" during
the past year. Warner w. Price,
Jr. heads the selection committee.
The speaker at the service will be
James M. Tunnel, Jr., George
town. Norman G. Wilder is chair
man of the Lions committee to ar
range the event.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
SPRrNG FASHION SHOW
Door Prizes To Be Given At Affair
For WOmen's Clubs


Tickets for the Spring Fashion,
Show to be presented by Bird
Speakman, Inc, in the auditorium
of the Smyrna School on Tuesday,
March at s pm, are available
from members of the committee,
Miss Florence G. Lurty Mrs. An
drew D. Cole, and Mrs. George w.
Smith. Sponsored by the Twentieth
Century Club and the Smyrna
Clayton Business and Professional
Womens Club, the proceeds are to
defray financial obligations for
each club. Added entertainment to
last years show is scheduled, and
there will be door prizes. The high
quality of last years presentation
is still remembered. Women who
are style conscious, and those who
like to see beautiful garments,
well modelled, cannot afford to miss
the show.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01

The second annual Career Con-
ference in Smyrna is scheduled for
Tuesday, March 13 from 100 to
3 80 pm. A General Assembly for
all students will begin the confer
ence. Mr.. George Wright, superin-
tendent of schools, will preside. Mr..
John S. Charlton, Director of Child
Development and Guidance of the
Delaware Department of Public In
struction will discuss the utiliza-
tion of high school opportunities
for further education. The current
status of Selective Service regula-
tions will be outlined by Mr.. Doug
las w. Troll, State Director of Sc
lective Service. Opportunities of
the Delaware State Employment
Service will be, explained by Rod
mond S. Mahaffey, Training Sup
ervisor, of the Delaware State En-
ployment Service. Following the
main meeting, students will have
an opportunity to attend two Sec
tion meetings. These are sheduled
from las to 2:3O and from 2:30 to
3:15. The topics of the section
meetings are Career Opportunities
afforded by: Business School Edu-
cation; College Education; Bell
Telephone; Radio and Television;
Government and Civil Service;
Hospital Work; Large Corpora
tions; Military Service; Motor
Transportation; Office Work; Ply
sical Education and Recreation;
Running Your Own Business; Skill
ed Trades; Smyrna-C1ayton Area;
Social and Public Service; Teach
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
D.A.R. Luncheon

Mrs. George R. Miller, Jr., Fred
erica, state regent of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution,
has requested that the members of
the executive board, chapter re-
gents, and delegates to the recent
winter conference, meet with her
at The Wayside Inn, Smyrna, on
Saturday, March 8 at 1890 o'clock.
Reservations for the luncheon may
be made with Mrs. Glenn King by
Thursday, March first.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
Entertain at welfare Home

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Lundy, of
Wilmington, will present one of
their attractive variety shows for
the residents of the State Welfare
Home here on Sunday evening at
z o'clock. The Lundys have been
generous in bringing entertain-
ment to the home on many previ-
Gus occasions, and their visits are
looked forward to with eagerness
by the guests at the home.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
SQUARE DANCE A SUCCESS
Local Scouts Sponsored Dance for
Dish Fund at Youth Center

Dish Fund at Youth Center
A large and enthusiastic group
of square dancers, and those who
wished to learn to do the dances,
attended the first square dance to
be sponsored jointly by the Smyr-
ma Boy and Girl Scouts last Satur-
day night at Town Hall. Members
of the Dover Grange provided the
music and also assisted with the
various sets in training the young
sters in this folk dancing art form.
The leaders of the various troops
parents, and friends of scouting
were on hand to help. The dance
provided funds for the purchase of
dishes for the Youth Center. The
success of the affair would indicate
the need for this kind of effort to
provide proper recreation for the
young people.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
TO PRESENT
SCHOOL PLAY
Drama Club and Junior Class
To Cooperate in Present
ing Comedy
RUTH WEBB TO DIRECT

The John Bassett Moore School
Drama Club, in cooperation with
the Junior Class, is to present the
comedy mo Place to Park" on
March IA at eight o'clock. The
members of the cast are as fol-
lows: Doris Dukes-Alvaretta
Smith, a caretaker; Rosalie Will
liams-Beanie Mccormick, Ebe
Joseph-Orvie Mccormick, Marlyn
Attix- Scotty Mccormick, Marie
VanPelt- Holly Mccormick, who
all need a home; Richard Comegys
Andrew Mcpherson, Miss Nc
Pherson's nephew; Robert Bam-
berger-Clayton Underwood, a
lawyer; Shirley Crossley-Pepper
Swanson, interested in men; Pat
ricia Ryan-Mrs. Barrett, also a
lawyer; Kenneth Attix-Burp Bar
rett, her son; James Mood-Fido,
who is husky and healthy; jeanne
Oechsler-Miss Mcpherson, a spin
ster; Brooks Banta-The Deputy,
from the Sheriff's office; Kenneth
Marsh-his assistant; Patricia
Middleton-Sally, William Denney
Bert, reporters. The students
who are working with the director
in the production of this play are
listed below in their respective
committees. Play selecting com
mittee: Mary Vaughn, chairman;
Kenneth Attix, Lois Lasch, Rich
ard Comegys, Rosalie Williams;
properties committee: Bill Warner,
chairman of stage props; Pat Beck
and Terry Houtman, chairmen of
hand props; James Reynolds, Bill
Shane, Beverly Short, Sarita Peter
son, Esther "A. Poore, Rodney Fox,
Ebe Joseph, James Mood, James
Leager, Marilyn Attix, Janet Rash;
publicity committee: Barbara Wal
lace, chairman; Diane Shortt, Mary
Esther Houtman, Clara Attix,
Peggy Everett, Shirley Phillips;
sound effects and lighting commit
tee: Bing Pusey, chairman; Karl
Francis, Alec Wood; costumes
committee: Doris Dukes, chair
man; Marie Churchman, Joyce NC
Matt, Joyce Danes, Joanne Oech-
sler; makeup committee: Allene
Nowland, Shirley Smith, Shirley
Crossley, Joan McNatt, Pat Beck.
Directed by Miss Ruth Webb
The play this year is again di-
rected by Miss Ruth Webb. Miss
Webb has successfully directed the
school play for the past seven
years. She is again assisted by Mrs.
Evelyn Mendenhall, Miss Virgie
Bauer, Miss Miriam Brown, Mr..
Kenneth Smale, Mr. Frank Stella
tella, and other members of the
faculty. A school-wide effort of the
students and faculty will make
this play as great a success as
those given in former years.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
Exhibit At Middletown

Members of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club of Smyrna are invited
to attend an exhibit of table set
tings, flower arrangements, and
hobby corner at the Middletown
New Century Club on March 6.
The judges from the Smyrna Club
will be Mrs. Jerome ID. Niles, Jr.,
Mrs. Leroy Sayers, Mrs. Ronald
Grier, Mrs. Albert Penn, Mrs.
Homer Hudson, and Mrs. c. ].
Prickett.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
KING ELECTED
SMYRNA MAYOR
Glenn S. King Named Mayor;
FAIRIES, Blendt Elected
to Council Posts
522 CAST BALLOTS

Glenn S. King, principal of
Smyrna High School, was elected
mayor for two-year term in Mon
days town election with a vote of
314 over acting mayor William S.
Kruchen, who polled 186 votes.
The five hundred and twenty-five
who cast their ballots at the Leg
ion Room also named Ralph G.
FAIRIES and George M. Blendt to
two-year terms on town council.
Mr.. FAIRIES polled BAT votes while
Mr.. Blendt polled 2S2 to nose out
James E. Everhart, the incumbent,
who received 272 votes. Harry ].
Lower, unopposed, was elected
treasurer, a one-year term office,
with SOB votes, and also named
for one-year terms as assessors
George w. Boehmler, 400; Leonard
A. Collins, 478; and John ]. Hurd,
476. The vote in this years contest
was 81 less than in the 1949 elec-
ton.
New Council Organizes
Mayor-elect Glenn S. King and
Councilmen-elect Ralph G. FAIRIES
and George M. Blendt were sworn
into office at ceremonies held Tues
day night at Town Hall by hold
over Councilwoman, Mrs. Margaret
O'Neill. Retiring acting mayor Will
liam S. Kruchen and retiring coun-
Gilman James E. Everhart witness
ed the ceremonies. Council was or
ganized and Mrs. O'Neill was nam
ed secretary and committee ap-
pointments were made. Electric,
FAIRIES, O'Neill; Public Buildings,
Blendt, Slaughter; Streets, O'Neill,
FAIRIES; Police, Slaughter, Blendt;
Public Relations, Marvel. George
r.. Stevenson was named alderman
for the coming year with Edgar
Frazier alternate. Other appoint
ments will be made at the next
meeting. Mayor King requested the
committees, to meet with town
manager Marvel and review the
needs of the town and report to
council at the March 9 meeting.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
CLAYTON Lions Club Meet

Lit. Gov. Alexis I. DUPONT Bay
ard, president of the State Senate,
will be the guest at the dinner
meeting of the Clayton Lions. Club
on Wednesday, March Z, on a pro-
gram arranged by state Senator
Dudley Crossley.
Smyrna times., 1951-03-01
RELIGION IN THE HOME
Topic For Meeting To Be Held At
Twentieth Century Club March 8

1WcuhCtu OChiOuy SAuO nAA
Mrs. Paul Kellogg, Dover, will
speak on Religion in the Home"
at the meeting of the Twentieth
Century Club on Friday, March 9,
on program arranged by Mrs.
Fred Heinold, Sr., chairman, Amer
ican Homes. The meeting will be
preceded by a luncheon at 1890
pm. The program will also include
vocal solos by Mrs. Fred Heinold,
Jr.; group singing; and readings
by Mrs. Glenn S. King. Mrs. Kel-
logg, the wife of the rector of
Christ Church, Dover, is a member
of the executive board of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of the diocese of
Delaware, and active in civic and
church matters in Dover.