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Smyrna times., 1951-10-04
Clean Gardens
Discourage Pests

A general cleanup of home-gar-
dens and fields can get rid of many
insects and plant diseases.
Robert F. Stevens, horticultural
specialist with the Delaware Agri-
cultural Extension Service, says
that clean-ups kill, starve, or put
pests under poor conditions so that
eventually thy die out.
Removing what's left of this
years crop, and plowing the soil
discourages common pests like the
Mexican bean beetle and the corn
borer. Stevens emphasizes that
the insects that will live over wint-
er will be the parents for next
years crop of troublemakers.
Burning crops destroys many in.
sects but this isn't recommended;
because proper composing of these
materials is just as effective in
killing bugs. But particular at
tention should be given to destroy
ing weeds on the adges of gardens
or fields.
Fall plowing is helpful on cult
waited lands, and should be done
if it won't encourage erosion
Flowing turns up pests that bur.
row into the soil to live. They
are killed by the turning process
or because they can't live exposed
to the air and freezing conditions
on the top of the ground. Other
pests who live just on the surface
are buried so deeply that they
can't survive.
Early removal of some crops
may starve certain insects.
Cleaning up won't eliminate the
insect control job next year, but il
may simplify it, says Stevens. It's
worth the time involved, especial.
ly when compared to the time and
money which would be needed next
summer.
Smyrna times., 1951-10-04

mat. Here people are urged to
Serve Chicken Several Times
Each Week, it is the Thrifty Way"
Another panel has a series of
Kodachrome slides showing various
phases of Delaware's poultry in
dustry. The large center section
has a model of the worlds largest
frying pan in which is perched
Della, the Delaware Chicken. Be
low the pan it is pointed out that
chicken is nutritious, delicious, and
economical.
The exhibit will be on display
in New York City, and later in
Delaware, after the initial show
ing at NEPPCO.
Smyrna times., 1951-10-04

tory. Waller says that the build
ing will mean an expansion in
poultry research at the University
especially in the field of market
ing. The classrooms will make
possible more actual judging prac-
tice and laboratory work for poul-
try students. Before the incon-
venience of transporting birds
from the farm to the University
proper cut down on such work.
The building will be a story and
a half, with a full basement. 1t
is made of concrete blocks with a
brick finish. Completion of the
building is. expected in about six
months.
Smyrna times., 1951-10-04
Fire Prevention Week Ends
Delaware Stop Fire Program

William E. Tarbell, Kent County
Agricultural Agent, announces that
the stop Fire" campaign will end
during Fire Prevention Week, Oc-
tober z to 13. The campaign start
ed last April. 1t is sponsored by
the Extension Service of the Uni
versity of Delaware, the Delaware
Safety Council, and the Rural Fire
mems Association. 316 farm fam
lilies are enrolled in Kent County.
Fire Prevention Week is a good
time to honor all those who have
cooperated in this campaign, says
Tarbell AS a special feature of
the week, fremen have said that
they will make personal tours of
cooperating farms, to inspect the
progress made this summer. Co
operators who would like their
grounds inspected should call their
local firemen. A certificate will
then be given to every home where
improvements have been made.
These visits have to be request
ed. Tarbell urges cooperators to
get their request cards in early. He
also reminds people that the cam
paign might stop on october 13,
but safety measures to stop fires
should be continued every day of
the year.
Smyrna times., 1951-10-04
Jr. Chicken Of Tomorrow
Winners Announced

Kenneth Coulbourne, 15-year-old
Seaford High School student, took
the gold trophy and top prize
money of $25 in the 1851 Jr. Chick
en-Of-Tomorrow Contest finals last
week.
Kenneth, a Future Farmer of
America member, was one of 142
contestants who finished the pro-
ject started last May. Judging was
based on quality and weight. Coul-
bourne's six birds weighed 27
pounds, or four and half pounds
per bird.
The Delaware Poultry Improve
ment Assn trophy was presented
by Ernest F. Smith, Kenton, presi-
dent of the association. H. C..
Pierce, New York City, originator
of the junior contest, presented the
top three awards. He represented
lIl6 AIldllllC d1lQ u dS11lC Lea SO4iA-
pany. one of the sponsorers of the
contest. A. e. Tomhave, state
chairman of the Chicken-of-Tom
row Contest committee, presided at
the award program. About 300
participants, parents and friends
were present.
The other winners in the top ten
are: Melvin Truitt, 18, Seaford,
second; Ronald Woodward, 16,
Centerville Road, Wilmington,
third; Samuel Smith, 1s, Elkton,
fourth; Wallace Cook, Jr., IL, Elk
ton, fifth; David Elliott, 10, Laur-
el, sixth; Selma Draper, IL, Har-
rington, seventh; James Williams,
16, Seaford, eighth; Raymond
French, II, Milford, ninth, and
Donald Powell, 16, Frankford,
tenth.
Winners in the dressed bird judg-
ing contests were: 1st group-John
Mcdaniel, Middletown FLA, first;
Donald Paper, Georgetown Busy
Smyrna times., 1951-10-04

Bee All Club, second; and Calvin
Robinson, Milton FLA, third. Sec
ond group-Sherman Street,-Wm.
C.Jason High School FLA, George
town, first; Clifford Outten, Har-
rington FLA, second; Dnoald Jes-
ter, Harrington All Club member,
third.
Smyrna times., 1951-10-04
State Commission Features Della,
Delaware Chucken at NEPPCO

An educational exhibit showing
how Della, the Delaware Chicken"
can be used will be shown for the
first time at the NEPPCO Exposi-
tion, Harrisburg, Pa, Oct. "a.
The exhibit, built and sponsored
by the Delaware State Poultry
Commission, shows in a refrigerat-
ed unit the different ways in which
Delaware broilers can be purchas-
ed at stores
Another section of the exhibit
features a young, tender, fresh
chicken being cooked on a rotiso-
Smyrna times., 1951-10-04
New Poultry Service Building
Started at University

A poultry service building that
will mean much to research and
teaching was started this last
week at the University Of Della
ware Agricultural Experimental
Farm, Newark. The announce
ment was made by E. F. Waller,
chairman of the Department of
Animal and Poultry Industry.
The building will include an in
cubator room, egg storage rooms,
poultry dressing room, Offices,
classrooms, and a research labora-
Smyrna times., 1951-10-04
We'd, Oct. 10, 1851
at loo p. NJ, Sharp
Rain or Shine

Rain or Shine
Choldun Pressure Purger, back
fiusher, new; Ideal Vending Soft
Drink Cooler, practically new; Lin
coin High-pressure Grease Gun,
same as new; McCaskey Cash
Register for Garage and service
station use, new; G. F. full size
Steel Desk, good condition; Bat
terry Charger, Triple Charger,
Spark Plug Cleaner, all new; All
Polishing and Wax Equipment.
80 New Auto Tires, all sizes, and
Is Used Auto Tires, all sizes; all
kinds of Grease Equipment, lot of
can Oil, Grease, and Anti-Freeze,
and lot of other things for First
class Service Station.
Come, see for yourself = I am
going out of business. Lot of Auto
Parts, all kinds.
Terms Cash Day of Sale
w. w. WHITAKER
]. c. Walker, Auctioneer
Ruth Schreiner, Clerk
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Thelma Rice Hostess
To Friday NiterS Club

Miss Thelma Rice entertained
the Friday Niters Bridge club
with a dinner Friday evening at
her home, North street. The dec
orative scheme was in keeping
with George Washington's birth
day.
Following dinner, three tables
of bridge were played with Mrs.
Henry Brumbach and Mrs.
Donald Harkins winning the club
prizes and Mrs. N. S. Reed the
guest prize.
Guest list included Mrs. H. A.
Baker, Mrs. Harry Knox, Ber-
nice Mills, Mrs. Robert Moore,
Mrs. Henry Brumbach, Mrs. A.
r. Boyer, Mrs. Harry Richcreek,
Mrs. Chester Huprich, Mrs. Price
Elson, Mrs. Vernon Archer, Mrs.
Donald Harkins and Mrs. N. S.
Reed.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
-Perso n ais

MFR. and Mrs. Ted Johnson are
visiting with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Gould, Caldwell.
Mr.. Johnson has been recalled
to active duty with the navy and
will report for service in April.
Miss Betty Schott, of C0lum-
bus, was a weekend guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Schott, Caldwell route 6.
Jack Oertle of Columbus
spent the weekend with his
mother, Mrs. Charles Reming-
ton, Miller street.
Pfc. Dana Reed, stationed at
Brooklyn, New York, spent the
weekend with his parents, DR..
and Mrs. N. S. Reed, Miller
street.
Mrs. Tilda Crock, Caldwell
route, visited with Belle Mallett
and family on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Howard MaIlett
and son, of Alliance, were week
end guests of J. w. Robins and
Belle Mallett, Caldwell route.
Clarence Morrison and willard
Mallett, who are employed in
GAINESVILLE, spent the weekend
at their respective homes on
Caldwell route.
Miss Ardith Walters, of Colum-
bus, spent the weekend with her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. L. B.
Walters, North street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gardner
and daughter, Deborah Ann, of
Cadiz, were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Crock, of
near South Olive and Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard Gardner, of Cald-
well.
MIR. and Mrs. Gilbert Ferguson
and children, Marcia and Dianne,
of Akron, spent the weekend
with her mother, Mrs. Ode De-
voll, West street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Archer
and son, Tommy, who have re-
sided on Main street, moved Sat-
urday to Circleville where they
will make their future home. Mr..
Archer is associated with the
soil conservation in that city.
Donald Seffens, student at
Ohio u, Athens, spent the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Seffens, Cumberland
street.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
McGOldrickS HOnOred
By Delta Alpha Class

Members of the Delta Alpha
Glass of the First Church of
Christ met at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. Reece McGoldrick,
Walnut street, on Monday even
ing honoring Mrs. McGoldrick
with a farewell party. A covered
dish dinner was enjoyed.
The evening hours were spent
in informal diversions and an
interesting Bible quiz enjoyed.
Mrs. Billa Patterson, president of
the class, presented Mrs. Nc
Goldrick with a gift in behalf of
the class. She was also compli-
mented with a handkerchief show
er by the class in appreciation of
her work in the class and church
during her stay in Caldwell.
Members present were Miss
Lena Mills, Mrs. Willis Hupp,
Mrs M. c. Johns, Mrs. Mollie
Patten, Mrs. Bessie Singer,
Mrs. Nola Hurst, Mrs. Lucy Jen-
nings, Mrs. Anna Cleary, Mrs.
Ray McVay, Mrs. Cecil Carter,
Mrs. Clarice Larrick, Mrs. Billa
Patterson, Mrs. Maynard John
son, Mrs. Hazel Shuttleworth,
Mrs. Clara Moseley, Mrs. Eta
Carter, Mrs. Eva Steen, Mrs.
Jack Oliver and Mrs. Rhea
ShrOyer.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Cora-Leland Class
Holds Meeting Tuesday

The Cora Leland Sunday
school class of the First Presby-
terian church met on Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs,
Grace Matheney, North street
with Mrs. Fred McWilliams as
companion hostess. The presi-
dent, Mrs. Shirley Springer, pre-
sided at, the meeting. Mrs. Glen
IamS led the devotionalS.
The class voted to donate a
gift to the March of Dimes and
to the Red Cross.
After the business session was
finished a social hour was en-
joyed. Delicious refreshments
were served to the following;
Mrs. Shirley Springer, Mrs. Glen
Iams, Mrs. Walter Woodford
Mrs. Bird Caldwell, Mrs. Edgar
Love, Mrs. Clayton Mckee, Mrs
w. c. Harper, Mrs. Morgan Til
ton, Mrs. Capitola Love, Mrs
Lucille Fowler, Mrs. Addie Nc
Kee, Mrs. Columbia Davis and
the hostesses.
Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Ber-
nice Marquis will have the March
meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
jolly Good Neighbors
Meet At Boley Home

The jolly Good Neighbors
Club, of Ava, met at the home of
Mrs. Helen Boley on Wednesday
of last week. The morning hours
were spent with readings, val
entine exchange and guessing
secret pals of the past year.
A potluck lunch was served at
noon and in the afternoon, Miss
Mabel Sarbaugh, home demon
stration agent, gave an interest
ing talk on Living With Your
Worries"
Members attending were Eva
Davis, Maree Hannum, Susie
Secrest, Jessie Bryan, Betty
Clark, Sadie Moore, Leila Stiers,
Ethel Steirs, Grace Bond, Gladys
Dudley, Velma Bryan, Dorothy
Bates, Eta Rayner and the host
ess.
Guests were Moina Teel, Jean
Feldner, Rebecca Clark, Cecil
and Clifford Buckley.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Grace Bond
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Mrs. Goodhart Hostess
To Calais Ladies Aid

The Calais Ladies Aid met at
the home of Mrs. Mary Goodhart
on Wednesday evening of last
week for an all day meeting.
Embroidering and piecing quilts
were the projects of the day
At noon potluck dinner was
enjoyed.
Those attending were Misses
Eleanor and Viola Carpenter,
Ladina Mercer, Nellie Keylor,
Mrs. Mae Hannahs, Mrs. Acel
Leach, Mrs. Flo Smith, all of
Summerfield route; Miss Zella
Roe, Mrs. Pauline Carpenter,
daughter, Helen; Mrs. Mellisa
Baker and daughter, Jennie and
Mrs. Margaret DeLong and
daughter, Rebecca and Mrs.
Rosa Belts, all of LeWisville
route and the hostess.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Margaret
DeLong on Wednesday with an
all day meeting.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Entertain With Dinner
In Honor OF BIRTHDAYS

Mrs. Jennie Cornelius and her
sister, Mrs. Chestina Johnson en-
tertained at their home in Maple
Heights on Sunday honoring the
birthday anniversaries of Miss
Edna Mckee and Mrs. Ethel
Dodds.
A chicken dinner was enjoyed
at the noon hour by the follow
ing guests; Mr.. and Mrs. Alph
Doak and daughter Diane, of
Waterford; B. B. Wheeler, Leota
MCGEE, Mrs. Viola Hill, Mrs.
Zona Smith, Mrs. Grace Spring
er, the honored guests and the
hostesseS.
The honored ones received
several nice gifts and cards.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
St. AIMS Guild Holds
Regular Meeting

The regular meeting of St.
AIMS Guild was held last We'd
nesday in the K. of c. hall. Dur
ing the business session, officers
were nominated and will be ell
ected at the next meeting.
Members attending were Mrs.
Ed Thomas, Mrs. Simon Warner,
Mrs. Harry Yontz, Mrs. William
Nau, Mrs. Sergis Michel, Mrs.
Glen Lori, Mrs. Virginia Ritter
beck, Mrs. Florence Bridgeman,
Mrs. Walter Dimmerling, Mrs.
T. M. Ehlermann, Mrs. Adele
James, Mrs. Rome Lori, Mrs. Ur-
ban Nau, Mrs. Anna Riski and
Mrs. Edwin Snider. .e
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Homebuilders Class
Meets Monday Evening

The Homebuilders Class of the
First Methodist church met on
Monday evening in the dining
room of the church for the
monthly meeting of the group.
Hosts and hostesses were Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hill, Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Henderson and Miss Alice
Cutler.
The regular business session
was held following the potluck
supper at $50. The birthday an
niversaries of Ronnie and Don
ME Wilson, Jimmy Hill and Beth
Wood was observed. A lovely
birthday cake centered the
special table for the children.
Attending we're Mr.. and Mrs.
R. D. Buckley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Carter, Mrs. Wayne
Danford, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Davis, Mrs. H. A. Cutler, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Lagraen and daughter,
Evangeline, Mrs. Harry Rich
creek and daughters, Marianne
and Study; Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.
Secrest and son, Daryl; Mr.. and
Mrs. John Shamhart and daugh-
ters, June and Wilda; Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Smith and daughter,
Judy; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tar
Teton, Mrs. Marvin Wood and
daughters, Beth and Barbara;
DR.. and Mrs. D. H. Webster and
son, Mark; Rev. and Mrs. o. o.
Wilson and children, Anne, Ron
ME and Donnie; the hosts and
hostesses, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hill and children, Jimmy, Joy
and Sally, Alice Cutler and Mr..
and Mrs. Floyd Henderson and
daughter, Arlene.
There will not be a March
meeting of the group. The next
meeting will be held April 16.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Birthday Dinner Held
At Bird Caldwell Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Bird Caldwell
entertained with a dinner recent
ly at their home, Spruce street,
honoring the birthday anniver-
saries of the formers mother
Idella NJ. Caldwell, who was IS
on February Z; her daughter,
Mrs. Merl Hommel who was 40
on February 6 and her grand
daughter, Ruby M. Caldwell,
who was II on February 18th.
For the first time in thirty
years, Mrs. Caldwell, had her
four sons together. They include
Everett E. Caldwell, of Wichita,
Kans., Charles c. Caldwell, of
Tiffin; Bird Caldwell and Harold
c. Caldwell of Adamsville. One
son, Willard r. Caldwell, died in
1882.
Additional guests at the din
ner were grandson, Dwight
Caldwell, of Tiffin and Gaylord
Caldwell, of Adamsville.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Butch Mckee Observes
Birthday With Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Denver Mckee
entertained a number of children
on Saturday afternoon at their
home in Maple Heights honor
ing the sixth birthday of their
son, Butch.
Refreshments were served by
the hostess to the following:
Geneva Wiley, Janice Pangle,
Lloyd Smith, David and Lynn
Sutherland, Nancy Lou and
Linda Mckee and Patty Cum
ningham.
Additional guests were Mrs.
Pearl Cunningham and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Mckee.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Missionary Meeting
Will Be Held FRIDAY

Mrs. w. c. Harper and Mrs.
Richard Hayes will be companion
hostesseS to members of the
Woman's Missionary society of
the First Presbyterian church
this Friday evening at the Har-
per home, West street.
Mrs. Glen IamS will be in
charge of the program and Mrs.
L. E. Pritchard will conduct the
devotional service.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Dinner Given In
Honor Of Newlyweds

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Gill, of
Columbus, entertained with a
dinner Sunday in the City rest
aurant, Caldwell, honoring Mr..
and Mrs. Beecher Gill, who were
married on January q.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
David Lloyd, of GAINESVILLE; Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Ellis and son, of
GAINESVILLE; Mr.. and Mrs. Beecher
Gill and the host and hostess.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
W.C.TU. Announcement
Made Bv Mrs. Clark

Mrs. Margaret Clark, W.C.T.U.
county director of Soldiers and
Sailors has announced that the
plans for work and instructions
for the project of making articles
badly needed in the veterans
hospitals was sent out to Cald-
well, Sharon and Batesville
unions the past week.
Mrs. Clark, president of the
Ava W.C.T.U., also announced
due to the serious illness of her
mother and Mrs. Evelyn Raynor,
the February meeting was post
poned. The work for the veter-
ans hospitals will be taken up at
the March meeting.
- -
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walters
of Spencer visited over Sunday
at the home of Violet Morgan
edge.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Perry Blake Honored
With Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Perry R. Blake entertain
ed with a delicious dinner on
Sunday at her home in Dexter
City honoring the birthday ami
versary of her husband.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Blake and children,
Dolores, Diane and Billie, of
Steubepville and Clayton String
er and son, Don, of Beverly.
Mr.. Blake was presented with
several lovely gifts and cards.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Look Who's S Here!

Capt. and Mrs. James Hamil-
ton announce the birth of a
daughter on January Is in the
Tokyo Army General hospital,
Tokyo, Japan. The new arrival
weighed six pounds, Is ounces
and has been named Kimberly
Layne. Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Hamilton, East street, and Mrs.
L. E. Cross, of Denver, Colo, are
the grandparents.
- -
The infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Milan Mika of Ava route l,
has been named Andrew
Joseph. Grandparents are Mr.,
and Mrs. Andrew Mika, Sr., Mr..
and Joseph Macenko, Sr., all of
Ava, route /.
- - - -
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred E. Burk-
hart, Lewisville route, announce
the birth of a nine pound, six
ounce son on February 13 in ST.
Francis hospital, Cambridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry ,Ander-
son, Caldwell route 2, announce
the birth of an eight pound, two
ounce son on February 13 in ST.
Francis hospital, Cambridge
Grandparents are Mr.. and Mrs
Oliver Anderson, of Caldwell
route and Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence LoWman, of Maple
Heights. Mr.. and Mrs, B. F
LoWman and Mr.. and Mrs
Charles johnson, of Maple
Heights are the great grandpar-
ents.
- - -
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Groves
of near Crooked Tree, are par.
entS of boy born February II.
The infant has been named
Roger Glen.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hesson
B.idge street, are parents of a
daughter bcIn February 5. The
infant has been named Cath
crime Louise.
Mr.. and MrS. Albert Harris,
of Canton, are parents of a
daughter born February l9. The
infant weighted six pounds, 1G
ounces and has beer named
Mary Beth. Mrs. Harris is the
former Martha Ann Alter, OF
Caldwell and Cambridge.
- - -
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Caldwell,
of Caldwell, are parents of a son
born at Good Samaritan hospi-
tai, GAINESVILLE, on February l8.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
Mrs. Laughlin Is Hostess
To Bible Class On Sunday

On Sunday evening, members
of the Ladies Bible class of the
Pleasant Hill Methodist church
met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Laughlin, North street,
Caldwell.
Mrs. Lydia VanDyne had
charge of the devotionals and
the Bible study. A delightful
luncheon was served by the host
ess.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1951-02-22
| ODDITIES
About People
| And Events

At the Chamber of Commerce
dinner the other evening, there
was some complaint that not en-
ough was served. Ladies of the
W.S.C.S. received only SIPS per
plate for the dinner and with
food prices so high, they feel
that the complaint is not justi-
fled.
When little Arthur Lee Stotts-
berry fractured his leg in a
sleight-riding accident recently,
someone said, "You must been
drinking Hadacol." The little boy
is said to have quickly retorted,
ooh, no, I wasn't either drunk. !"
The old fashioned bake sales
will soon be a thing of the past
in Caldwell. The new Noble Pas
try shop is turning out SO many
good pastries, that practically
all housewives have quite baking
at home.
Mrs. Hiram Rutherford called
to tell us that her damage suit
against the village of Caldwell
had never been previously post
poned. 1t has been delayed dur
ing the past II years by her ILL
ness.
We hope Marvin P. Wood ac-
cepts the invitation for the Cald-
well band to appear at the
Musical Festival in Philadelphia,
Pa, June Is. 1t would be quite
a feather in his cap and very
nice trip for the band members.
Evening star., 1951-05-18
Natures Children
By LiIIion Cox Athey

| Answer: Punctuation Is not
matter of grammar or science; 1t is
one of logic and common sense.
This is the reason we find some
variation in the rules" observed by
various textbooks, magazines, and
the publishers of books.
Punctuation today serves one
purpose: to make the meaning
clear; and whether to use a comma
before "and" is determined only by
the meaning one wishes to convey
Let us suppose that a boy bought
four shirts: white, blue, tan and
brown. Without the comma be-
fore "and" 1t is not clear whether
he bought four shirts or three, the
last mentioned being tan and
brown. But If the comma is in
serted before "and," it is instantly
clear that he bought four shirts,
each one a different color.
Apply the same logic to these
statements and note how necessary
the comma is before and:
He talked to groups Of men, wom-
en-, boys, and girls. (Four groups.)
There were beds of roses, gladio-
las, pansies, and nasturtiums
(Four beds.)
OF course, if the last two in a
series refer to q single thing. the
comma should be omitted, as: He
talked to groups of men, women,
boys and girls (three groupO
There were beds Of roses, gladiolas,
pansies and naturtiums (three beds,
the last one containing pansies and
Inasturtiumsl.
Evening star., 1951-05-18

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