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Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
ELECT VESTRY
AT ST. PETERS
Frank Greenwell, Glenn King
and Franklin Cole Named
to Vestry at Parish Meeting
REPORTS GIVEN

The annual parish meeting of St.
Peters P. E. Church, formerly held
on Easter Monday, was conducted
on Wednesday night, January IL,
with George Boehmler, senior war
den, presiding. Three vestrymen
were elected to serve three years.
They were Frank Greenwell, Glenn
S. King, and Franklin Cole. Hold
over members of the vestry are
DR.. Richard w. Comegys, DR.. Rob
ert M. Sarde, Joseph jefferson, Mrs.
Warner w. Price, Jr., and Lester
f. Meyer. Mr.. Boehmler, senior
warden, and C. L. Harmonson, jun
ior warden were reelected last year
for three-year terms. An organi-
rational meeting of the vestry will
be held at the parish house next
Wednesday night. Reports were
heard from church departments,
with the report of Mrs. Richard w.
Comegys, president of the Women's
Auxiliary, read by Mrs. Glenn s.
King, in the absence of Mrs. Com
eggs. 1t included the parish mis-
sionary, and social relations work
of the auxiliary. Mrs. Wallace Ell
terich, United Thank Offering GUS
todian, reported that this offering
of the women of the church
amounted to S7S. Stanley Middle
ton gave a comprehensive report
for the cemetery committee, an
nouncing the purchase of two acres
of additional ground valued al
$1,000. The purchase of new rec
torv was revealed in the treasur-
er's report, read by Mr.. Boehmler'
It is the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Bennett, located at the cor
ner of Mount Vernon and Union
st. An interesting history OF the
church. compiled from records, was
read by Mr.. Meyer, secretary to
the vestry. On Sexagesima sun
day, January % at st. Peters
Church the services of Morning
PRAYER with sermon will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. Charles H.
Leech, Dover, newly-appointed oil
rector for the diocese of Delaware
of the Christian Education pro
gram of the church, who will tell
of his work. Church school ses'
sion at 9:55 a. m. On the first two
Sundays in February the services
will be in charge of the Rev. Dr
Nelson w. Rightmyer, and on tne
third Sunday, February 1S, the rec,
tor. the Rev. Luman ]. Morgan VII
be in charge. Representatives O
the Womans Auxiliary are today
attending the Epiphany meeting O
the diocesan Woman's Auxiliary a
Calvary Church, Hillcrest.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
PTA LEADERS
HOLD MEETING
Executive Committee of Local
PTA Hold Meeting
Monday Night
HEAR REPORTS

A meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Smyrna Special Dis
trict School Parent Teacher Asso-
citation was held in the school libr-
ary on Monday night, with Edward
Schabinger presiding. Reports were
heard from chairmen of commit
tees: Mrs. Roland Weber, clothing;
Mrs. Robert Mills, program; John
Urian, budget and finance; Mrs,
James Everhart, health; Mrs. Alan
Robinson, membership; Mrs. Hen
'ry c. Webb, publicity; Mrs. Fran
els B. Gebhart, school lunch pro-
gram; Nelson Everhart, PTA mag
azine and Congress publications
The treasurer's report was giver
by Mrs. Robert Montgomery, ant
the secretary, Mrs, John Schafer
Jr., read communications. Othel
members in attendance were
George w. Wright, Miss Ruti
Webb, and Glenn S. King, of tht
staff and faculty of the school
Discussion was held on methods O.
increasing attendance by member:
of the PTA at the meetings. Coco
programs are planned by the com
mittee, directed by Mrs. Mills
chairman, and are presented each
month. A social hour is planned tc
allow time for contact between
parents and teachers, and the fac
ulty members are always in at
tendance and are anxious to coop
crate with the parents and discuss
their problems. The monthly meet
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
EDUCATIONAL
MEET PLANNED
Council For Delaware Educa-
tion Sponsor Educational
Legislation Meeting
AT DOVER SCHOOL

On February 8, at eight o'clock
in the Dover Community School
there will be a meeting to discuss
current educational legislation
This meeting is sponsored by the
Council for Delaware Education
and will be open to all Kent Coun-
ty members as well as any other
persons who are interested. These
are critical times in all phases of
our life and all legislation should
be thoughtfully examined before
passage is urged. The business of
education of the youth of Della
ware is one of the states biggest
businesses both from economic and
sociological standpoints. There
fore it should be given critical at
tention. What our future citizens
will be like depends in good part
upon us all. Come to this meet
ing-listen, and discuss these mat
ters yourself. The presentation of
the bills will be in the hands of
DIR. James Corner, president of
CDE, Mrs. William K. Patton, and
Mrs. Paul A. Kellogg.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
Lions to Snonsor Dances

A series of Saturday night
dances for girls and boys of high
school age will be held at the
Smyrna Youth Center beginning
Saturday, Feb. 8. There will be a
small admission charge and dane
ing will start at $50 pm. and con-
tinue until 11:30 pm. Music will be
recorded and the dances will be
chaperoned at all times. The Lions
Club has the cooperation of the
PTA in this project, which fills a
long-felt need in this community.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
CHRISTIAN SERVICE MEET
Regular Meeting Held at Asbury
Church Friday Evening, Jan. 19

Regular Meeting Held at Asoury
Church Friday Evening, Jan. 19
The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Service
met in Asbury Methodist Church,
Friday evening, January 10th. The
President, Mrs. Grant Garis, pre-
sided. Devotions were conducted
by Mrs. Fred Harris, assisted by
Mrs. A. ID. Cole. Business meet
ing was in charge of the president.
Mrs. Henry T. Price reviewed the
Study Book of the Near East Pan
Drama. Topic, 1.-THE Political and
Economic Life" The program was
in charge of Mrs. John L. johnson
and Mrs. William G. Knots: Our
Responsibility to the Giver of All
Gifts" Reading by Mr.. John L.
johnson, Stewardship of Person
atty" Reading by Mrs. VIM. G
Knots, Stewardship of Education
for Health" Reading, "Tithing
by Mrs. ]. L. Johnson. After the
meeting adjourned, a social hour
with refreshments served by the
program committee.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
Brownie Scout Troop Meets

Twenty Brownies attended the
recent meeting of the troop at the
Youth Center. The program includ-
ed new games: Crossing the Ice''
and Picking Up Paw-Paws." The
square knot was taught. A report
on the cost of materials for the
first aid kit was given by Barbara
Weber, chairman of the committee.
The flag ceremony had as color
bearers Clara Anne Jones and Alta
Chambers, and as color guards
Norma Jane Brittingham and San
dra Kruchen.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
To Hold Harvest Bingo Party

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cit
izens' Hose Company are planning
to hold harvest bingo party at
Town Hall on Wednesday evening,
January 81. Proceeds from the af-
fair will go toward the necessary
equipment and supplies needed for
the project of the women, who will
serve coffee and food to the volun-
teers during any emergency,
either serious fire or any ois-
aster which calls forth the eff
forts of the firemen. Mrs. Dorothy
Rogers is chairman for the event,
and prizes are being solicited by
of the auxiliary.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
To Speak at PTA Meeting

Robert L. Durkee, executive sec
retary of the Delaware State Edu-
cation Association, has been Sc
cured as the speaker at the next
meeting of the Smyrna Special
District School Parent Teacher AS
sociation to be held on Thursday,
Feb. s. On a program devoted to
Legislation, he will touch briefly on
redistricting, handicapped children,
attendance, new buildings, kinder
garten, scholarship, teacher tenure,
retirements, and salaries.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
MAYOR-TWO COUNCILMEN TO
BE NAMED AT TOWN ELECTION

water on North Main Street be-
tween North Street and the town
line were authorized, and have
been advertised. They are to be re-
ceived and read publicly on Feb. IA
at pm. Council also authorized
a survey and plans made up to be
submitted to the State Board of
Health for approval for water and
sewer project on Hamilton Street
from Main Street to Pearl Street
and on Pearl Street from Hamilton
to South Street, to take care of
the needs at the proposed new ele-
mentary school.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25

Local interest is beginning to
center on the coming town election
when mayor and two councilmen
will be named. 1t will be held on
Monday, Feb. 26, and the last date
for fling names will be ten days
previous, Feb. 16. The councilmen
whose terms expire are William
Kruchen, now acting mayor, and
James Everhart. Only those whose
taxes are paid on or before Jan. 81
will be eligible to vote at the town
election.
Sewer and Water Bids
AT a recent meeting of town
council bids to install sewer and
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
SMYRNA GRANGE MEETING

Film "Fires on the Farm" TO be
Shown at Meeting Tonight
A film, Fires on the Farm" will
be shown at the Smyrna Grange
tonight, the first time this film will
have been viewed anywhere in the
eastern part of this country. They
will also hear a talk on fire pre-
vention by Marshall E. Smith, of
Washington, d. C. The picture is
sponsored by the Fire Prevention
Association. A business meeting
will precede the film and speech.
Master Charles 2. Dukes will pre-
side. The program has been ar
ranged by the lecturer, Mrs. Arth-
ur Short.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
CLAYTON LIONS MEET
j. Wells FAIRIES Entertains With
COlOred Movies

The meeting night Of the Clay
ton Lions Club was changed and
the speaker slated, Preston Rutter,
director Delaware State Develop
ment Department, was unable to
attend on the changed date. He
will be the guest instead at the
meeting of Wednesday, February
z. The Lions were fortunate to
engage ]. Wells FAIRIES, well-known
business man of Smyrna, who
showed colored movies taken dur
ing vacation motor trip to Cuba,
Key West, Florida, the Carolinas,
Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, and
California. Included were scenes
of Yosemite Park, the Grand Can
yon, Yellowstone National Park,
and the Painted Desert.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
POLICE PROBE

Police Investigate Attempt to Steal
Milk from Freight Car
A frustrated attempt to steal 90
cans of milk from freight car at
CLAYTON on Saturday is being in
vestigated by State Police. The car
had been broken open and the cans
were removed, apparently prepar-
atory to being hauled away in a
truck, according to the police. A
railroad employee, noticing the
cans, notified police but the raiders
did not return.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
CLAYTON FIRE
MEN ELECT
Paul PIummer Reelected Chief
and Names Four
Assistants
DELEGATES NAMED

At a recent election of officers
for 1851 at the Clayton Fire Com
pany Frank Cole was elected pres
ident and Guy Ballard, vice presi-
dent. Lambert Argo was reelected
secretary, and H. E. Pinder, trea-
slrer. Thomas Kennedy and James
Carson were named directors for
two-year terms and German Thom-
as for one-year term. Paul Plum
mer was reelected fire chief and
he appointed the following assist
ant chiefs: F. ]. Burke, e. T. Star
key, H. e. Pinder, and William
Whalen. Milton Voshell was re
elected chief driver and he named
the following assistants: John
Betz, Arthur Dickerson, James
Griffin, George Knots, and Will
liam Connor. James Clark was ap-
pointed fire recorder by the presi-
dent. Mr.. Cole also appointed the
following committees: entertain
ing, John Betz, chairman, Lam
bert Gooding, Howell Sevil, Jr., F
]. Burke, and J. M. Montague; fire
police, Lester Smith, Walter Mar
ryatt, and Robert Haley. The fol
lowing were named delegates to
the meeting of the Kent County
Volunteer Firemens Association
Linwood Clark, Paul Plummer, and
Milton Voshell. The local fire COM
pany meets on the second Tuesday
of each month.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
Death of Mrs. Margaret Grimm


Word was received in Smyrna
last Friday of the death of Mrs
Margaret Grimm, SO, who died al
the home of her son, Joseph l.
Grimm, TIaddonfield, N. j. Fun
eral services were held last Mon
day in TIaddonfield, with interment
at Camden, N. j. She is surviv'
ed by her son, Joseph L. Grimm
ana two grandsons. Mrs. Grimm
was the daughter of Richard ant
MARY Elizabeth Wilds Smithers
She left Smyrna at an early age
to live with relatives in Camden
and returned here and lived here
for about ten years, leaving agar
about ten years ago. She return
ed frequently for long visits here
staying at one of the hotels.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
March of Dimes Basketball Game

March of Dimes Basketball Game
A. basketball game will be held
here on Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary Z, featuring the two top
teams in the Wilmington league
versus the two top teams of the
Eastern Shore league. All the
proceeds from tickets sold in Smyr-
ma will go to the Smyrna fund to-
tai. The players are donating
their services to the March of
Dimes. Bob Everett is chairman
of the committee on arrangements.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
Dance Benefit for March of Dimes

Dance Benefit for March OF DIMES
One of the two events planned to
swell the total of the local March
of Dimes fund will be an informal
dance to be held at Town Hall on
Friday evening, February 9. The
affair will be cabaret style, with
dancing from $3.50 p. m. to 1 a. M,
with music by The Equitones.
Tickets will be three dollars a
couple and they may be obtained
from all Rotarians and Lions. The
two clubs are sponsoring the drive
here and they will jointly present
the special events which will help
the proceeds.
Smyrna times., 1951-01-25
Parking Meters for Market st.

Parking meters are being in
stalled on Market Street Plaza and
Market Street between Commerce
and Mount Vernon Streets. 1t is
expected that they will be ready
for use early next week, according
to town officials.
Evening star., 1951-02-18
The General
Still Lives
CONTINUED

Gen. Washington during his
adult life and four years
of his boyhood. The orig
inal house on the Site
dates back to 1735. The
general was his own architect
for the present stately man
sion, which he raised from a
story-and-a-half. adding the
piazza and the distinguishing
columns. mo estate in United
America Is more pleasantly
situated than this" he wrote.
"It lyes in a high, dry and
healthy Country 800 miles by
water from the Sea on
one of the finest Rivers In
the world" During all the
years he was Commander in
Chief of the Continental Army
and President of the United
States, Gen. Washington's
heart was at his Virginia
plantation. He once said he
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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11
Extension Council
To Study Program

The Madison County Agrieul-
tural Extension Council win re.
view tho years program Monday
afternoon Dec. 10, at 1:3o, at
the Extension Office. The CounoN
was organized during the year
with representatives from ExtenA
sion Special interest committees
or councils, plus lay representa-
tives from farm organizations
The Council advises Agents on the
overall Extension program.
Members arc Lloyd Rohy,
Chairman; Mrs. Lowell Snyder,
Secretary: Mr.. and Mrs. Delhert
Grouse, Howard Dorm. Mrs. Joe
Hook, Mrs. Jesse Hart, Mr.. and
Mrs. V. Y. Oyerturf, Teddy Meek
er, Harley Dement,, Don Elliott,
Mrs. c. Z. Lippencott, Austin Har-
bage, Lowell Snyder, Paul Overs
turf. c. G. Harsh and Bob Hines
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11
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Winter Feeding
OF Game Studied


With the time Of extreme cold
weather and possible deep SHOWS
rapidly approaching, Ohio sports
men will begin thinking about the
subject of artificial or winter
feeding.
AS in the past, suggestions will
probably be made that the Ohio
Division of Wildlife carry out an
artificial feeding program. At
the same time wildlife or sports
mems organizations and individ-
uals will begin to put out feed for
the birds, particularly pheasants
and quail.
Are these projects worth while ?
DO they actually help Ohio's wild
game?
Game management officials Of
the Ohio Wildlife Division, go
along with many other states, in
doubling if winter feeding is ac-
tually beneficial, except in isola-
ted cases where a large concen-
tration of birds are found during
extreme weather conditions. AS a
matter of fact, Investigations
made by the Division over a per-
iod of years show few cases
where actual lack of food was
the direct cause of death to
Wildlife. Last winter, for instance,
was an extremely severe one in
the Buckeye state, however wild
life came through with very little
damage. The state Game and
Fish Department of North Da-
kota, q state where they have
severe winters every year, has ad-
vocated the dropping Of a concan-
trated winter feeding program.
The Ohio Wildlife officials be-
lieve in many instances artificial
feeding results in destroying ra-
ther than saving wildlife. If car
ried on for any period of time,
such feeding usually results in
game becoming dependent on this
artificial supply. If this supply
suddenly is cut off for any rea-
son, a greater mortality would re-
suit than if feeding had never
been started.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11

The Division does not oppose
artificial feeding by cubs or
individuals whore concentrations
are found. so long as it is possible
TO continue such feeding untn
natural food becomes readily
available. 4 great mary times,
however. these projects are not
continued.
If game and sportsmen's clubs
want a real solution to the win
ter survival Of birds, as far as
food Is concerned. they could or
ganize a permanent food planting
project. IN other words planting
Of food plots in the spring which
would be left for winter utiliza-
ton by game. The birds will be
healthier IS q result of having 10
find their own food and their
chances of survival are much
creator
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11
Students Work
On Project At
Madison Local

Vocational agriculture students
at Madison Local High School
recently put into practice what
they have been learning in the
classroom, according to their in
structor Robert Phillips.
Junior and Senior stduents have
been working on a concrete pro-
ject under supervision of the in
structor. The students include
David Wooten, Tom Phillips.
Richard Allen, Ernest Hoy, Ron
aid Clark and Alvin loops.
Following class instruction on
concrete work the boys built a
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11

including the Cross of the Legion
Of honor.
After the war ne pioneered in
night flights, surveyed routes and
organized air lines to far away
places. He laid the groundwork
for present day air connection
between France and the Orient.
All these lines We're finally
merged into Air-France and
Nogues was the first general
manager.
The new stamp depicts Nogucs
in the cockpit of a plane In the
background is a world globe
showing the route from Paris to
Saigon, Indo- China, which Nogues
pioneered.
THE U. S. Post Office Depart
ment will display approximately
81, 100000 worth of complete
sheets of stamps at the 3rd ASDA
NaLlOnaI FOStdge stamp snow IN
New York, Nov 1918. Included
in this display will be sheets Of
the famous blue papers Of
1905 some cataloguing at $3.50
for single stamp.
Z n
To commemorate the birth of
Mahatma Gandhi, India has issued
four new pictorial postcards All
imprinted stamps are green and
0 ps IN value. On two Of the cards
a fuA face portrait of GhanCi +
shown On the other two cards
full length portrait Of Gandlai w.t.
a child Is depicted. The photos
are in shades Of brown.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11
Guild Plans
Aid For Home

Guild q from the West JEFF
feysonf and Galloway communities,
issona of four new groups organ
ized to benefit St, Raphael's Home
for. the Aged, Columbus.
Members of the Guild are, Mrs.
Robert E. Richards, Darby Crest,
chairman; Mrs. Frank Wise. Miss
Ruth Murray, Mrs. Walter Ducey,
Isabel McCloskey, Miss Helen
Murray, Mrs. Leo McElroy, Miss
Mary Mooney, Mrs. William
Mooney, Mrs. Cletus j. Murray
and Mrs. Walter F. Barker, all
members of SITS. Simon and Jude's
Church, West jefferson.
The Guild will nave its first
meeting at the home of Mrs. Ro-
bert E. Richards, Darby Crest
Wednesday evening at 8 pm.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11

50 r. ttfseiss eas1inE III the rear
al tie AiK's school building. INsny
performed ell the work In digging
the trench. pleEnlng and building
forms. and removal of excess dirt.
Ready mixed concrete was pur-
chased. Ore half of the expense
of the project was paid by tho
TIA chapter of which all tho
boys taking vocational agriculture
arc members. The FLA planted
part Of the project area In grass
Tire remainder il used for car
parking.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11
GRADALE SORORITY

The Gradale Sorority met at
the home Of Mrs. E. L. Ballard,
Dec, 6. at 800 p. m. with Mrs,
Wilma Hunter and Miss Nancy
Cheesman assisting.
The business opened by MEM
bers repeating the Gradale In
vocation led by Primus, Miss
Betty Biggert
Following the short business
meeting Mrs. Ballard introduced
Mrs. G. Walter. Fee of Plain City
who demonstrated some very in
tercsting Christmas label decora-
tions.
Mrs. Martha Arganbright won
the surprise package.
Next meeting will be the
Christmas party on Dec. 20 at
the home of Mrs. Marie Baber.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11
LEGION GROUPS
YULTIDE

The American Legion Auxiliary
Is busy preparing the Christmas
party for the Children of the
community and gift baskets for
the needy families while the 40
ct q Ii arranging huge Christmas
party for the Madison County
ChlIdrens Home children the %
nd. suf December at the American
LsBlpIj home The children are
anxlcusly awaiting Santa.
The annual CHRISTMAS party of
the american Legion Auxiliary
will be Tuesday evening, Decem-
ber alth, at 800 pm. at the
Legion home.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11
BASKETBALL SQUAD
ORGANIZED

The West jefferson A. C.s have
organized basketball squad
composed of Jack Mitchell, Perry
Rice, Paul Faust. Marlin Hunter
as forwards: Bob 1ngles. Charlie
Crager as Centers; Bob Recob.
Dale Faust, Gene White, Francis
Fat" White as guards; They
have played six games and won
six. The next game viii be play
ed Monday right at 300 p. m.
at the Township Hail. Wednesday
night they will play AT com.
nercial Point In the Commercial
Point League.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11
kRoNK GETS
MUM e RAJ

Delaware, Ohio Claude
Kronk, son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. N.
Kronk, RR No. 3, London, has
Deen awarded his Junior varsity
numerals as a member of Ohio
Wesleyan Uniyersity's 1851 foot
ball team, The Battling Bishops
won eight straight games after
losing their opener to earn the
Ohio Conference championship. A
graduate Of West Jefferson High
School, Kronk is a freshman at
OWL.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11
AMPS IN
the NEWS

MAURICE NOGUEs t1ss9-
1934), pioneer in French aviation,
has been honored by his native
land with a new II franc blue
stamp. This adhesive also pays
tribute to French commercial
aviation as an industry.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1951-12-11

JAPAN has issued the ninth in
its series of tourist stamps. The
8 yen red brown shows the Ga
kuembo Park and the "a yen blue
green depicts the Nagatare
Bridge. STAMPS magazine re-
ports that the next in the series
was supposed to illustrate the
Kimtaibashi Bridge; but, unfortu-
nately the bridge was recently
washed away during a flood.
TO CELEBRATE the 500th
anniversary Of the birth of Queen
isabelle. Spain has issued five