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Evening star., 1951-02-05
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Macarthur PTA Meetino

The Douglas Macarthur School
Parent-Teacher Association will
meet at 8 pm. tomorrow In the
school auditorium, Alexandria.
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Queensland, Australia, will string
l 400 miles of high voltage trans
mission lines.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
ASK BLOOD FOR
BOYS IN KOREA
VIEW. Auxiliary of Clayton
Sponsoring Blood Don
ating Campaign
NEED 14O DONORS

The Auxiliary to the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post 1901, of
Clayton, is sponsoring a blood dom
ating campaign for the boys in
Korea. There is need for 140 dom
ors to have the mobile unit visit
this community. The age limit is
from 18 to go years. Those pledg-
ing will be notified as to the date.
This is a worthy cause and the
unit is putting forth every effort
to make the campaign a success.
Success for us means success for
our fighting boys, for within five
days the blood you give so gener-
ously will be in Korea. Those who
wish to volunteer for this project
are asked to get in touch with Mrs.
Delbert Berry, chairman for Smyr-
ma, or Mrs. Ortha Bickling, chair
man for Clayton and president of
the auxiliary.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
P.R.R. OFFICIAL
AT ROTARY
Thomas GOOdfellOw, Delmarva
Division Supt., Addresses
Rotary Club
LADIES NIGHT MAY 10

Speaking on How the Railroad
Operates, Thomas Goodfellow. SUI
perintendent of the Delmarva Divi-
sion, Pennsylvania Railroad, gave
a comprehensive outline of many
phases of operations in talk be-
fore the Smyrna Rotary Club
Thursday night. Mr.. Goodfellow,
a member of the Cape Charles,
(Va.) Rotary Club, told of the or
ganization of the railroad; staff,
operation; financing (repairs and
maintenance); operation of boats
from Cape Charles, which the gov
ernment regulates. He also touch
ed upon tickets, freight and pass
enger, the safety department, with
a supervisor of safety; the traffic
department which sets rates. The
real estate department, the stores
department. and accounting, which
includes the treasury and comp
troller. He explained that there
are fifty different deductions that
can be made from an employees
check. Leroy Piper made the re-
sponse, and j. Reynolds Pratt, pro-
gram chairman, introduced the
speaker. H. A. Frew and R. D.
spore were visiting Rotarians from
Cape Charles Rotary Club; and c.
L. Pusey and w. H. Willis were
visitors. The birthday anniversary
and annual ladies night celebration
of the Rotary Club will be held
next Thursday night, May TO-
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
GRANGE SEWING CONTEST
Local Contest to Be Judged by
Mrs. Viola McGiIl

The Smyrna Grange will meet
tonight, Thursday at S:15 o'clock
at Odd Fellows Hall, with Master
Charles 2. Dukes presiding. Gar
ments made which will be entered
in the sewing contest will be shown
locally and will be judged by Mrs.
Viola McGill, home economics in
structor at the Smyrna School. The
winners will be entered and judged
in turn at Kent County Pomona,
state, and national in competition.
Three prizes will be awarded. Mrs.
Fred Heinold, Sr., is chairman of
the program. Plant exchange will
also be observed, and seeds. flower
cuttings, or shrubbery may be
brought for exchange between
members.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
GOLD STAR PIN
TO MRS. MOORE
Local American Legion Aux
iliary HOnOrs Gold Star
Mother
TO ELECT IN JUNE

The Auxiliary to the David c.
Harrison Post No. IA, American
Legion met Monday night with
Mrs. Clay Bailey presiding. 1t was
reported that $100 had been receiv-
ed as a result of runmage sale
conducted recently by a committee
headed by Mrs. James Rogers, and
including Mrs. Florence Ford, Mrs.
Harry Turner. Mrs. Jean Nowland,
Mrs. Ethel Morris, Mrs. Mary
johnson, and Mrs. Bailey. Mrs.
Rollin Moore, honorary member
of the unit, was presented a Gold
Star pin. Mrs. George Scout was
named chairman of the project to
provide girls as hostesses for
dances at the Dover Air Base, un-
der supervision of the auxiliary.
Mrs. Scout also is a member of the
nominating committee, with Mrs.
Florence Passwaters, and Mrs.
Bertha Pierce. The election of Off
GERS, will be held at the June meet
ing. Those who wish to attend the
presidents dinner on May 21 will
notify Mrs. Bailey. Mrs. Mary Ev-
erhart and Mrs. Grant Garis re-
ported on a recent child welfare
luncheon meeting. Plans are COM
plete for Girls State, according to
Mrs. Garis. $50 toward the expens-
es of this project have been receiv-
ed from other clubs, and the aux
iliary added $25 to its previous
contribution, and will also pay the
expenses of a chaperone. A croch-
eted luncheon cloth and two
scarves were awarded to Mrs
Madeline Cox. Mrs. Bailey will re-
present the unit at the PTA meet
ing Thursday night to express the
views of the auxiliary on the sum-
mer recreation program.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
LOCAL GIRL SCOUT TROOP TO
TAKE WEEKEND CAMPING TRIP

Members of Girl Scout Troop q,
with their leaders will go on a
weekend camping trip at Camp
Grove Point, near Cecilton, Md.
leaving on Friday, May IL and re-
turning on Sunday, May 13. Miss
Ruth Gooden is the leader; Mrs.
Howard Davis, Mrs. Gilbert Lurty,
and Mrs. James O'Connor are as
sistant leaders; Miss Patsy Ryan
and Miss Nancy Knots will serve
as senior scouts. The trip has been
planned for about twenty weeks
and the girls have learned to make
blanket rolls, knot tying, a little
first aid, and have planned meals
and the amount of food necessary
for the trip. They have taken a
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
DIOCESE HOLDS,
CONVENTION
Local Church Represented at
Convention in Newport
Church
OFFERING PRESENTED

Delegates from st. Peters
Church to the 166th annual dioces-
an convention, held at st. James
Church, Newport, Tuesday and
Wednesday were George Boehmler
and c. l.. Harmonson; alternates:
Lester F. Meyer and DR.. Robert
Sarde. Representing the Womans
Auxiliary as delegates were Mrs.
Richard w. Comegys and Mrs.
Henry C. Webb. Mrs. v. Wallace
Elterich, United Thank Offering
custodian, presented the offering
from the local branch. at the SER
vice held Wednesday morning. The
Rev. Lunnan J. Morgan Joined the
members of the clergy of the dio-
cese at the convention.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
FINAL MEETING
OF PTA TONITE
System of Grades To Be Topic
at Last Meeting of
School Year
RECREATION REPORTS

The final meeting of the school
year of the Smyrna Special Dis
trict School Parent Teacher Asso-
citation will be held tonight at 8
o'clock in the cafeteria of the
Smyrna School. A panel of teach
ers will explain the system of
grades and marks. following which
a 6x6 technique at which the
whole group will divide into small
groups to talk things over, will be
conducted, and at the end of ten
minutes a report will be heard
from a spokesman chosen at each
table, and questions asked and
clarified. This technique has been
used with success at previous
meeting. Parents who wish to un-
derstand the methods of grading
and marking are urged to attend
this meeting and take part in this
part of the program. Reports will
be heard from representatives of
other organizations on their re-
action to the proposed program for
recreation for the community dur
ing the summer months. Every
body is invited to attend and talR
over this important matter. 1t is
not necessary to be a member of
PTA to attend and express your
self, as the project will require the
support of the whole community.
Discussion during the social hour
will follow this phase of the pro-
gram. Mrs. Robert Mills is pro-
gram chairman, and Edward Scha-
binger will preside. The election
and installation of officers for the
coming year will be held. Mrs.
Raymond ID. Pusey, hospitality
chairman, will be assisted by men,
bers of her committee during the
social period. The invocation will
be given by the Rev. P. ]. Tarallo,
st. Joseph's School, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
ATTEND MUSICAL CONCERT
Music Lovers of Smyrna Attend
Concert of Wilmington Symphony

Music Lovers of Smyrna Attend
Concert of Wilmington Symphony
Among those attending the final
concert for the season of the Will
mington Symphony Orchestra on
Sunday afternoon at The Play
house, were the following from
Smyrna: DIR. and Mrs. Ernest p.
Collins, Mrs. c. Ernest Rowland,
Mrs. Henry C. Webb, and Mrs. w.
]. M. Wroten. The program in
cluded the first performance of the
Wilmington Junior Symphony Or
chestra, with Edward Steiner as
conductor. The second part of the
program by the Wilmington SYM
phony Orchestra and included 1.-THE
Roman Carnical". Berloiz; Mas
querade Suite, Khachaturian; and
a symphonic scenario, South Pa
cifc", Bennett-Rodgers. Harry E.
Stauesbach was the conductor.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
FRIENDSHIP All CLUB MEET
To Observe Rural Life Sunday May
27; Discuss Tour for Members

%; Discuss Tour for Members
The May meeting of the Friend
ship All Club was held recently at
the home of James and Rodney
Reynolds, with Maurice B. Field,
New Castle County club agent;
Ernest Eierman, club leader, and
ten members present. Rural Life
Sunday will be observed at Asbury
Methodist Church, Smyrna on Sun
day, May 27 at 7.30 pm. A tour
for club members was discussed
and will be decided upon by the
"4-H Glover Planner." Mr.. Field
spoke on project work and answer
ed all questions on projects. Del
egates to the short course were
chosen. They are: Shirley David,
William Warner, and Ronald Now
land. Those who will attend All
camp are Edward Wheeler, Rodney
Reynolds, Henry Steller, Walter
Eierman and Donald David.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
AUX.
POPPY DAY
Harrison Post Auxiliary Com
pletes Plans for Poppy
Day May 26
MRS. v. FORD CHAIRMAN

Memorial poppies to be worn in
honor of Americas war dead will
be offered to everyone in Smyrna
on Poppy Day, May 26, under plans
completed at a meeting of the
David C. Harrison Post Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary at the
Legion Room on Monday night.
The poppies, made of red crepe
paper by disabled veterans of both
world wars, will be distributed on
the streets throughout the day by
Auxiliary volunteers working un-
der the direction of Mrs. Vernon
Ford, poppy chairman. Contribu-
tions for the American Legion and
Auxiliary rehabilitation and child
welfare funds will be received by
the workers. "The veterans pro-
duce accurate replicas of the wild
poppies which grew in such pro-
fusion on the battlefields and GEM
eteries in western Europe" Mrs.
Ford explained. The work provides
interesting occupation during the
long hours of convalescence. Mem
bers of the Auxiliary not at the
meeting Monday night, and others
wishing to volunteer for Poppy
Day duty should contact the unit
poppy chairman or the president,
Mrs. Clay Bailey.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
AsBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Mothers Day Services Announced
by the Rev. w. L. Beclswith

Mothers Day Services Announced
by the Rev. w. L. Beclzwith
Asbury Methodist Church, the
Rev. Walter L. Beckwith, pastor,
announces services for Mothers
Day, Sunday, May 13. and the COM
ing week: Morning Worship at IL
am; Sunday School, Mr.. Harry c.
Johnson, general superintendent,
10 am; classes for all ages. Even
ing service, 7:30 pm; the Youth
Choir will sing. The w. S. c. S. will
hold installation of officers at this
service. Prayer Service, Wednes-
day evening, 7:30 o'clock. The
Peninsula Conference of the Meth
odist Church will be held at Wes-
ley Church, Dover, on Thursday,
May IL. Mr.. w. w. Hynson is the
lay representative and Mr.. Norman
Coleman, alternate. Annual Youth
Layman's Day at the Peninsula
Conference win be Saturday, May
10. The young people will register
at $50 am. in Peoples Church.
The morning session will begin
promptly at 10 am. with Divine
Worship followed by an important
business meeting at which the con-
ference youth officers will be elect
ed. In the afternoon the youth will
attend a regular session of the an
nual conference at which time the
young people are asked to sit with
their pastor and lay delegate. A
banquet at 6 pm. will close the
activities for the day.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Holy Communion To Be Celebrated
Whitsunday May 18th

The Holy Communion will be
celebrated at both the am. and
IL am. services at St. Peters
Church on Whitsunday, May 13.
Whitsunday, or the Feast of Pente-
cost, is the third of the churchs
great festivals in the Christian
year, and is often called The
Birthday of the Church" The rec
tor, the Rev. Luman j. Morgan,
will be the celebrant and will
preach the sermon at IL am.
Church school is at 10 am. The
flowers on the altar last Sunday
were given by DR.. Robert Sarde in
memory of his mother, Mrs. Mary
Evelyn Sarde.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
WHOLE NO. 1884
EXTRA TRAVEL
TIME FOR CTS
Plan Under Study To Allow
Delaware G.I.'s Extra Time
on Long Trips
BOGGS INVESTIGATES

The Army said today it is con-
sidering a grant of additional trav-
el time for Delaware GTs who plan
to use a seven-day furlough for
visits home prior to sailing for
japan with the Fortieth Division
this month. The Fortieth, now sta
toned at Camp Cook, Calf, is
scheduled for advanced training in
Japan. Rep. ]. Caleb Boggs recent
ly received protests from families
of Delaware men assigned to the
division. They complained that the
seven-day leave authorized for the
units personnel would not provide
sufficient time for round trips be-
tween Camp Cooke and points in
Delaware.
Leave Up To Commander
The Congressman took up the
matter with the Pentagon. but Off
Gals there explained that the For
tieth's training had proceeded so
far that furloughs were entirely at
the discretion of the commanders
in the field. MIR. Boggs then sent q
telegram to Maj. Gen. Daniel H.
Hudelson, commanding general Of
Camp Cooke, asking a review of
the case. The general informed MIR.
Boggs that further consideration
will be given for at least some of
the Delaware soldiers involved in
the shipment. General Hudelson
did not say how many Delaware
men are included in the shipment.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10

hike at Bombay Hook and went on
an outdoor cook at Speakmsu's be-
fore the trip, and have prepared
charts to show their duties as
cooks, hostesses, fire gatherers.
and clean-ups.
Members Who VIII Take Trip
The scouts who will go include
Diana Davis, Barbara DeLauder,
Betty Lee Dulin, Joyce Gardner,
Pamela Gibe, Barbara Graham,
Rose Marie Knotts, Joan Loose,
Gail Lurty, Paige Merritt, Joanne
Mills, Ruth Anne Moore, Kay
O'Connor. Patsy Pappas, Sandrs
Poore, Nancy Pryor, Beverly Rus
by, Joan Slower, Patsy Smith, and
Alice Teat.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
Junior Board Plate Sale

Mrs. Benjamin Johnson was
chairman for Smyrna of the sale
of historical plates for the benefit
of the Junior Board, Kent General
Hospital at Belmont Hall on Dover
Day. Mrs. johnson, who was assist
ed during the day by Mrs. Richard
w. Comegys and Mrs. Ernest F.
Smith, Jr., reports that thirty of
the plates were sold on Dover Day.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
ATTEND CIVIL WAR MEET

MIR. and Mrs. e. p. COrTie Attend
Meet of Sons of Union Veterans
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer P. Corrie
have returned home after attend
ing the annual encampment of the
Maryland Department, Sons of
Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Sessions were held in the Hotel AL
exander, Hagerstown, Md. MIR.
Corrie was reelected to the Depart
ment Council. Mrs. Corrie is an
aide to Mrs. Leila M. Shuggart, Ma
tional President, of Marion, Indi-
ana. Capt. Ludwig E. Manoly of
Washington, d. c.. was elected De-
partment Commander.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
Services at Holden's Church

Holden's Church, near Sudlers-
vile, Md, Rev. Mabel v. Erskine,
pastor, announces services for SUM-
day, May 18th: Sunday School,
9:45; Mothers Day service at II
o'clock. AT this service gift will
be made to the oldest and youngest
mother present. In the evening at
7:45, special Mothers Day pro-
gram will be given by the young
people.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
MOTHERS DAY PROGRAM

Sunday School of Presbyterian
Church to Present Special Program
On Sunday, May 13, the Sunday
School of the First Presbyterian
Church will present a special
Mothers Day program during the
regular school period, it was an
nounced this week by Harry w.
Cloud, superintendent. This pro-
gram will be presented entirely by
the mothers and daughters of the
Church and is under the direction
of Mrs. Eugene McBrine. Every
member of the church and friends
are invited to attend this service
at 9:45 am.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
Hal BodIey Luncheon Guest

Harley Bodley, Jr., who was re-
Gently honored by an award given
by the National Court of Honor,
Boy Scouts of America, for saving
Robert Boyer and his young son
from drowning three years ago,
was the luncheon guest recently at
the Downtown Club, Philadelphia
of Clifford e. Morris, an officer of
the Corn Exchange National Bank
and Trust Company.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
Mrs. j. w. Ennis To Visit Texas

Mrs. Joseph w. Ennis, The
Gables, will leave on Friday for
Houston, Texas, where she will at
tend the General Federation of
Womens Clubs convention as DEF
egate from the Delaware State
Federation of Womens Clubs. She
will stay while there at The Sham
rock Hotel and expects to return
on May 81.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
Clayton Century Club Meeting

Clayton Century Club will hold
their regular meeting on Thursday,
May 10th at 8 pm. in the Town
Hall room. The topic will be:
Fashions. Mrs. George Smith
will be the program chairman.
Mrs. Preston Burris, president, will
preside. This will be the last
meeting of the club year.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
Cancer Detection Unit

The Cancer Detection Unit will
visit Smyrna at the fire hall on
"Wednesday, May 16 from 10 am.
to 12 noon, and 1 to 8 pm. The
State Board of Health urges per-
iodic check-ups. Appointments may
be made by calling Smyrna 3091.
This service is for women 35 years
of age and over.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-10
BOARD OF
EDUCATION
DR.. c. ]. Prickett Presides At
Meeting Of Board of
Education
AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Board of Education was held
on Thursday, May 8. with DR.. G. j..
Prickett, president, presiding and
all members present. The Board OF
Education acknowledged with
thanks the gift of two amplifying
units from the Smyrna Rotary
Club. The first of these, a portable
unit. would facilitate the use OF
this equipment in any school area.
The second, the installation of a
permanent system in the auditor
ium. would improve the acoustical
properties. 1t was the consensus OF
feeling among members of the
board that this was indeed a real
service to the school and commun-
ity' and full appreciation was ex-
pressed to the Rotary Club. Miss
Carla Glaeser was elected a men,
ber of the school staff for the
school year 1951-52. The board ap-
proved the use of the school ath-
letic field for night softball by Will
son Refrigeration, Inc, by John e.
Wilson III. The industrial teams of
the area will play softball on some
ten or twelve evenings within the
next five or six weeks.
Scholarships Awarded
VanGasken scholarships were
awarded for the school year 1851
So to Miss Sara Jane Sparks and
Mr. William e. Bartlett. Both Miss
Sparks and Mr.. Bartlett are MEM
bers of the class of 1851 and both
plan to study pharmacy. 1t was
possible for the board to award
two scholarships this year mas
much as the one awarded for the
school year 1950-51 ad not been
used by the recipient.
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that :ney hope the picnics viii be
more plentiful.
Miss Mary Trevor and Walther
Lazier. club sponsors, were the
'ife of the party Even though
MIR. Lazier isn't an active Boy
Scout. he built very creditable
fire over which hot dogs were
roasted. They ranged in color
from a dclectable golden brown
to a slightly charred black. (Mine
was black but it tasted wonder
fuD. Margaret Little brought
chocolate chip cookies that she
herself had baked. Edith Hamp-
ton was in charge of the Wit
lies"
Those present were: Barbara
Ecaird, John Fob, George Cathey,
Fdie Hampton, June Yates, Hoke
Eolcolmb, Horace Avcrette, Leeza
Degtoff, Barbara Diaz, Ann Yates,
Sammy Torano. Gene Yates, Bill
Hilton, Lewis Barber, Marjorie
Gomez, Dot Miller. Barbara Del
gado, Margaret Little, Raymond
Loncs, Roy Duke. Bookie Hen
riquez, Evelyn Nettles, Laurcll
Walker and Bobby Carter.
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INvEsTITURE SERVICE
Leeza Degtoff

For the past two weeks the Sen
Tors of KWHS have. been walking
around with a misty, faraway
look in their eyes. Part of the mist
comes from the realization that
they are leaving behind their al
ma mater, classmates and teach
CTS.
Before the Investiture Service,
May II, the Seniors were rather
happy go lucky and .ambunc-
tious. Since the morning they
walked down the aisle to the ira
dltional "Pomp and Circum-
stance" played. by Josef Hurka,
a noticeable change has come over
them SO that even the undcrclass-
men notice it. Now that they I'M
derstand the seriousness of grad
uation, our Seniors are acting
/ more like the adults they are.
some are going out into tho
world to work, to go to college.
to marry and establish homes, to
go to war, and they know their
responsibilities.
I The Rev. Mr. itay spoke to the
graduating class about three ideas
determination, decision, and
destination He has a talent fol
/ getting his point over 20 everyone
and thr effects of his talk were
seen Immediately.
After his talk, the High School
Chorus, directed by Tom Whitley
sang The. Reccssional." and
You'll Never Walk Alone" the
latter dedicated to the Seniors.
The Senior Sponsors, Mrs. Hill.
dab Sails and Walther Lazier
then presented the candidates fol
graduation to Mr.. Schweitzer, the
principal He read their names
and each Senior stood as his name
was called. After all names hao
been called, Mr.. Schweitzer in.
vested the Seniors with their NOR.
tar boards and explained the re.
Sponsibilities which go along with
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JUNIOR DEBS NEWS
Evelyn Nettles

! The regular social meeting of
the Junior Dcbs. sponsored by the
Junior Woman's Club, was held
Wednesday, May 8. at The Key
West Woman's Club auditorium.
William Bond, of the Caribbean
Beauty Salon, presented helpful
tips on the grooming of hair and
its Importance.
Later. slumber party was held
at Nancy Brooks house on Sem
mary street. The following morn
ing. the girls turned out to work
on the cemetery fence as a part
of their Identification project.