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Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
C. w. WRIGHT TO
SPEAK AT PTA.
Superintendent G. w. Wright
To Tell of Progress on New
Elementary School
CLOTHING DRIVE ON

The Smyrna Special District
School Parent Teacher Association
will meet on Thursday, Nov. 1 at
s p. m. in the school cafeteria, with
James Everhart presiding. The
speaker will be George w. Wright,
superintendent of schools, who will
tell of progress on the new ele-
mentary school building, and an
swer questions of parents. He will
also show an exterior sketch of
the building. The invocation will
be given by the Rev. Joseph Taral-
10, st. Joseph's School, Clayton. A
social hour will follow the program
in charge of the hospitality chair
man, Mrs. James Everhart. The
program has been arranged by Mrs.
Harley Bodley, program chairman.
Parents are reminded that a sug-
gestion box is available in which
they may place suggestions as to
the kind of program they wish pre-
sented during the year. The ex-
ecutive committee will make every
effort to find the speakers, and pre-
sent the topics in which the MEM
bership is most interested. Mrs.
Margaret Ruby, clothing chairman,
will collect used clothing for use
by Mrs. Clara Sparr, school nurse,
at her shop on Main Street.
Junior Band To Play
The junior band of the Smyrna
School will be presented on the
program of the PTA tonight, under
the direction of Frank Siekmann
They will begin the program with
America. Following this they
will play the popular favorite,
Sweet Violets" and the "Tooner-
vile trolley March" The follow
ing students are members of the
band: William Bullock, Ronald
Burris, Russell Brown, William
Cassell, Richard Cole, Mark Emer-
son, Kenneth Gosser, Edward Ham,
burg, Frank Hutchinson, Robert
Keen, Roger Kelsey, Donald Jar
man, Frank McGinnis, Gerald
Mood, Judith Passmore, Rodney
William Stokesbury,
George Stats, Wayne Seward,
Ronald Still, John Sheridan, Chris
tine Sharp, Henry Steller, Bruce
Ralph Tieman, John
Urian, Edward Wheeler, Bruce
Wright.
Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
RECOMMENDS
PAY INCREASE
All Teachers, Nurses, Princi-
pals and Superintendents
in State to Benefit
NOT TO RAISE TAXES

Governor Elbert N. Carvel will
recommend to the next special ses-
sion of the Assembly that all state
teachers, nurses, principals and
superintendent be given a fiat
$400 a year increase, he informed
the State Federation of Teachers
and the Delaware State Education
Association at their two-day meet
ing in Wilmington, Thursday and
Friday, October 25-26. The in
crease which will cost approx
imately 81, 100000 in the next bien-
mum can be met from general
funds without an increase in taxes,
he assured the teachers. This can
be done, he said, because of eff
ficient and economical operation of
the state and the increase in pres
ent revenues which were not antic-
ipated when the present budget was
drawn up and adopted by the 1949
Legislature. 'When the special
session of the state assembly is
called, I will recommend $500
across-the-board increase for all
teachers, nurses, principals and SUI
perintendents in our public schools.
1t is increasingly apparent that
the gains made in education
throughout the state in the early
part of this administration are
threatened by the imitation caused
during this period of emergency.
The proposed increase will also
bring us more in line with our
nearest competitors in the field of
education, namely the states of
Maryland, Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. While the state support in
Maryland is actually lower than in
Delaware, the local support is
greater, and, therefore, salaries
have been more attractive. In Bal
timore, for instance, a Bachelors
Degree calls for support of $4,000
to $500, while in Pennsylvania
the same degree brings support
of $4,000 to $4,000. We have been
handicapped in Delaware by the
lower starting salary for teachers,
which at present is S2,400. How
ever, with the proposed increase,
while not completely equal to our
neighbors, we will be more in line
and should be able to compete for
the class of instructors whom we
wish to attract to positions in our
state. 1 will recommend that the
proposed increase be evenly divided
over a ten-month period, and I can
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Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
GIRL SCOUTS OWN SERVICE
Ceremony Held at Lake Como OF
Sunday Very COIorful


"A colorful ceremony was part of
the service of Girl Scouts Own
which was held at Lake Como last
Sunday afternoon. The scouts and
their leaders each lighted small
candles which had been fastened to
waterproof plates. They were car
ried in procession to the shoreline
and placed on the water, and the
frail craft stayed afioat with light
ed candles, making a picturesque
and meaningful sight. This was
followed by the Circle of Friend
ship, the Girl Scout Hymn, and the
singing of taps. Members of all
four troops participated in the pro-
gram which had been arranged by
Mrs. Alan Robinson. The invoca-
ton was given by the Rev. o. C..
Jones, pastor of the First Presby-
terian Church. The color bearers
were Judy Otwell, Barbara Wal
lace, Troop 1; Alice May David,
Jackueline Roe, Troop 2; Ellen
Moore, Nancy Schafer, Troop 8;
and Rosemary Knots, Patsy
Smith, Troop 4.
Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
UN PROGRAM AT
CENTURY CLUB
Mrs. Cummins E. Speakman,
ST., Tells Club of the Work
of the United Nations
TELLS OF FORUM

A program in observation of the
sixth anniversary of the United
Nations was presented at the
Twentieth Century Club last Fri
day night with Mrs. Glenn Busker
presiding, and greeting the mem
bers. The charter of the UNI was
read by Miss Anna b. Beckett. The
speaker, Mrs. Cummins E. Speak
man, Sr., pointed out the hopeful
signs in the work of the UN and
urged having faith in it as an in
strument in the prevention of wars.
Stressing the importance of indi-
viduals, she said that "the spark is
picked up by individuals, not the
masses" Having just returned
from attending the Herald-Tribune
Forum, she told of the preponder-
ance of women at the Forum, and
urged club women to take an inter-
est in voting, and in making their
club a live club. She also spoke of
the sponsorship by Delaware club
women of two German women who
will visit in the state, and who will
be her guests at Belmont Hall No
vember 24-25. Plans will be made
by the local club to entertain the
German women while they are in
Smyrna. Two new members of the
club were announced: Mrs. Frank
Ryan, and Mrs. Alan Robinson. A
of the convention of the
Delaware State Federation of
Women's Clubs was given by Mrs.
Ronald Grier. 1t was decided that
there would be no club meeting be-
tween Christmas and New Years.
Mrs. Busker installed Mrs. Ernest
F. Smith, Jr., of Kenton, as record
ing secretary, and Mrs. Grier as
treasurer. The film, "Hymn of All
Nations" with Toscanini conduct
ing. was shown. Mrs. Joseph w.
Ennis was program chairman.
Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
FOR
LEWES GAME
Determined To Make Amends
For Defeats Handed Them
in Last Two Years
STARTING TEAM LINEUP

On Friday night determined
band of Smyrna High School Eag-
les will invade Lewes and try to
amend the two losses to the Blue
and White over the last two years.
Lewes won 200 in 1949 and 14-0
last year. In the current cam
paign Lewes supports an unde-
feated record having defeated
Georgetown, Caesar Rodney,
Bridgeville, Milford, and Milton
while the Smyrna team holds VIC
tory over Rehoboth and suffered a
loss to GIavre de Grace. The Red
and White has been polishing its
attack this week in preparation for
the game. Jack Marshall first
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Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
URGED TO MAKE
APPLICATION
Those Eligible for Permanent
Operators License Must
Do So Before Jan. l
NOT ALL ARE ELIGIBLE

Persons desiring permanent OPP
orators or chauffer's licenses, and
are eligible for same, are being
urged to make application for these
licenses before the end of the pres
ent year by Motor Vehicle Commits
sioner Harold H. Keller. The rea-
son for this, Mr.. Keller states, is
the fact that the new two-year op-
orators and chauffer's license law
will become effective on January
1st and after that time some ap-
plicants may have to renew their
present license before they can
make application for permanent
license. Application for a perm
anent license must be made in per-
son by the applicant at one of the
branch offices of the Motor Vehicle
Department which are located at
Eighth Street and Bancroft Park
way, Wilmington, South State
Street, Dover and near the railroad
station in Georgetown. Not all
drivers are eligible to make appli-
cation for a permanent license and
by making the application in per-
son they can learn what is requir-
ed of them. Mr.. Keller explained
that full details concerning the re-
quirements for permanent license
will be explained to the applicant
at the branch offices. Among the
requirements are good driving
record and all applicants must
have had an annual license for
three consecutive years proceeding
the date of application. The fee
for a permanent license is $500
and it is good for the life of the
holder providing it is not revoked
for violation of the laws.
Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
II. p. JONES NAMED CHAIRMAN
RED CROSS AT RECENT MEET

directors attending the meeting
that quarterly meetings will be
held, the next one on the last Mon
day in January, and the annual
meeting in October of each year.
The reorganization meeting was
attended by representatives of all
of the communities in the area.
Mrs. Myers outlined three main
functions of Red Cross: home SER
vice, to service men and families;
civil defense, calling for prepared
ness all along the line; and the
blood donor service.
Directors For This Area
Directors for the area include
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Smith, Jr.,
and Mrs. Helen Walker, all OF Ken
ton; Mrs. Robert Hollett, MIS-.
Charles Stewart, Mrs Harvey
Boggs, Miss Katherine Warmer,
Mrs. Thomas Attix, Mrs. Richard
w. Comegys, and Mrs. w. L. Good
ing, all of Clayton; Miss Anna B.
Beckett, Miss Elizabeth Thornley,,
Mrs. Raymond d. Pusey, Mrs. Dor
othy Meyer, Mrs. Henry C. Webb,
Richard Price, Thomas w. Russell,
Mrs. Louise D. Clifton, Mrs. Cum
minis E. Speakman, Sr., Henry T.
Price, and Leroy Sayers, all of
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
TALK OF REFERENDUM
Council Discusses Referendum For
Sewer and Water Extension

At a meeting of Town Council
last Friday night, with Mayor
George R. Stevenson presiding.
there was discussion of the pros
poets of holding referendum cleo
tion for a bond issue to pay for
sewer and water line extensions to
take care of Glenwood Avenue and
the new elementary school. The
estimated cost for water and sewer
project on Glenwood Avenue is
$4,000, and for the elementary
school, the estimated cost is S1S,-
900. The council gave approval
for enlarging the bank of trans
formers at RothwelIs plant to take
care of growth.
Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
White Elephant Sale
Death of Mrs. Mary ii. Warren

Death of Mrs. Mary ii. Warren
Mrs. MARY Hester Warren. 90. of
Wilmington, died in Smyrna octo-
ber 80. She was the daughter of
William B. and Martha Heather
Naylor both of Delaware. Funeral
services will be held Friday, No
vember at pm. from the FAIRIES
Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Walter
l.. Beckwith, pastor of Asbury
Methodist Church, will officiate and
interment will be in Glenwood
Cemetery. Mrs. Warren was the
widow of the late John H. Warren
and is survived by son, Harry H,
of Wilmington; three grandchildren
and one great grandchild.
Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
PLAN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Missionary Society of Presbyterian
Church VIII Hold Bazaar Dec. 7-8

Missionary Society of Presbyterian
Church VIII Hold Bazaar Dec. 7-S
One of the many booths to be
featured at the Christmas Bazaar
of the Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church will be
the baked goods booth, in charge
of Mrs. Eugene McBrine, who will
be assisted by Mrs. Elwood Massey,
Mrs. George Brown, and Mrs. Will
liam Piser. The bazaar is sched-
uled for Dec. 7-8, and the hours on
Dec. z will be from pm. to 8 pm.
and on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.
m. to 10 pm. Mrs. Alan Robinson
is chairman of publicity. The bak-
ed goods booth will include all
types of baked foods, including
pies, cakes, rolls, doughnuts, and
cookies.
White Elephant Sale
Next Thursday, Nov. 8, those
having white elephants or clothing
for the White Elephant Sale by the
Woman's Auxiliary of st. Peters
Church to be conducted on Nov.
9-10, are asked to bring the articles
to the old Silco store, Main street,
during the afternoon. Members of
the committee will be on hand to
receive the donations. The hours
of the sale will be from 10 am. to
pm. on Friday, Nov. 9, and from
10 am. to 10 pm. on Saturday,
Nov. 10.
Smyrna times., 1951-11-01
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Actual Work Begun and Concrete
Being Poured for Foundations

This week has seen the start of
actual work on the construction of
the new elementary school, corner
South and Pearl Streets. Earl
Fields is supervisor of the job
which is being done by James H.
Wood, Dover, contractor. The scene
is one of great activity, and pro-
gress since Monday has been amaz-
ing. To date the job has been all
laid out, excavations for the boiler
room and for more footings are
being made, and concrete footings
for the foundation were being pour
ed yesterday. According to Mr..
Fields work on the foundation
walls will start in a few days.
Smyrna times., 1951-11-01

Smyrna Girl Scout Association
A meeting of the Smyrna Girl
Scout Association is scheduled to
be held on Tuesday, November 6 at
8:15 pm. at the Youth Center, with
Mrs. Thomas w. Russell presiding.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-02

Rev. Hackett, revealed a total of
46 new members received into the
church during the past year. Some
losses by death and transfers, Oc-
Cured, leaving a total membership
Of 4S1. Financially, the church has
also progressed, having reduced
outstanding indebtedness in the
amount Of $500 in the last two
years.
The Sunday School has a men,
bership of 3S2 with the attendance
showing a 8.22 increase over the
previous year. Leroy B. Tyndall is
superintendent of the Sunday
School which carries an officer
teacher enrollmentao of "a. Other or
ganizations of the church reporting
on average attendance were Meth
odist Youth Fellowship, Is; Sun
shine Glass, So; Young Adult Eel
lowship, 35; Mems Bible Glass
Choir, Is and Mems Fellowship, 9O
Special recognition was accorded
Mrs. Leleta Walls who has served
in the Beginners Department for
36 years and to julius c. Green,
who has served as treasurer for I9
years.
The w. S. C. S. reports a men,
bership of SO women who have
contributed materially in aid to the
church, while the needs of the par
sOnage were supplied by the Par
sOnage Committee.
William B. Kitchens has enter
ed the ministry from Wesley
Church and is now attending West
minister Theological Seminary and
serving a student pastirate at Eel
ton, Del.
The following are the officers
and members Of the official boards
and committees who were chosen
to serve for -1951-52: Board of
Trustees, c. Sudler Richards, Juli-
an E. Townsend, Walter P. Town
send, Harry e. Hudson, John T.
Carey, Edward Rust, H. w. T. Pur-
neil, RalDh L. Swain and Frank NJ.
Jones.
Board Of Stewards: Earl Adams,
Howard Bramhall, Wilson G. Boy
er, Lester Brumbley, John r. Car
ey, Dallas Dennis, Mrs. w. Ray
mOnd Faucet, Julius C. Green.
George Asa Gray, James E. G0slee,
Jr, J. Frank GOrdy, Ralph Carey,
Harry E. Hudson, John Hough,
William Fl. Henderson, Harold D.
Hatfield, Frank M. Jones, Lyndon
c. Jones, Roland M. King, Wilbur
LinwOOd c. Penuel, Tho
mas R. Purnell, James Walls, War
ren Wheatley, David r. Pepper, J. f.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-02
FELTON,
By Mrs.
Elizabeth Gleason
Phone
FELTON, 4642

This town and community was
sadden Tuesday night February 20
by the passing away of Mrs. Sarah
c. Sipple, widow of the late Lee
Sipple. She had been in poor health
for some time. She had been a re-
sident Of FELTON, for number of
years, and gained a large circle of
warm friends. She was a member
of the FELTON, Methodist Church
and was a faithful member as
her health would permit, and was
very interested in the work of the
She had been a member of
the Avon Club for a number of
years. She will be greatly missed
IN her home and in her good work
She was good and loving mother,
GOOD and peaceful neighbOr. She
as 81 years old. Her funeral SER
vices were held on Saturday after
noon at O'clock at the Berry Fun
eral Home in charge of Rev. Viii
liam B. Kitchens, pastor of the Eel
ton Methodist Church, and the Rev.
Henry Caldwell of Rising Sun.
Nd, a former pastor here. Her
floral tributes were beautiful. IN
terment was at Hopkins cemetery.
Mrs. Sipple is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Nellie Diefenderfer
OF Wilmington, Mrs. Norman Bur-
ton of FELTON, and one son Charles
Lee Sipple of Dover. five sisters
Miss Margaret Caldwell, of Har-
rington, Mrs. George Steffy of FL
mira, New York. Mrs. Irene Evans.
Mrs. William Perry and Mrs. Lew
IS Prior all Of Philadelphia. Pa
She IS also survived by six grand
children, and six great grand chN-
dren.
There will be a regular meeting
1f the WSCS on Monday afternoon
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-02

Paul Pepper, John F. Richardson,
E. Harley Ryan, Ebe Rust, T.
Stuart Russell, Harry S. Smith,
Ralph Swain, Mrs. E. Alden Town
send, Leroy B. Tyndall and Pres
ton E. West.
Lay Delegate, Harry S. Smith ;
Reserve Lay Delegate, Mrs. John
A. Jones; President, w. S. c. S.,
Mrs. J. Ralph Carey; M. Y. F.
President, Jean Hearn; M. Y. A. F.
President, Harry S. Smith; Com
muniOn Steward, Mrs. Amy Kaiser:
Treasurer, John F. Richardson ;
Recording Steward, T. Stuart Rus
sell; Honorary Members: w. Frank
Sharp, Robert Morgan, George T.
Lynch, John A. Jones, Mrs. Lavinia
Adams, Calvin Short.
Committees: Custodian Of Legal
Papers, Chief Justice Charles S.
Richards; Membership, Harry E.
Hudson, Ralph Swain, Thomas R.
Purnell, Stuart Russell, Rev. Hack
EFT; Finance, Stuart Russell, Ralph
Swain, John F. Richardson. viii
son Boyer; Pastoral Relations.
Frank M. Jones, Julian E. Town
send, Harry E. Hudson, John T.
Carey, Frank GOrdy, together with
the president of w. S. G. s., M. Y.F,
S. S. Sup't., Lay Delegate, Charge
Lay Leader and ex-Officio mem
bers. Audit, Frank Joseph, Harry
Smith, Wilson Boyer. Cemetery.
Frank M. Jones, William H. Hen
derson, H. w. T. Purnel, Howard
Bramhall, John T. Carey. Hospital
and Homes, Mrs. Harry E. Hudson,
Mrs. Louise Baer, Mrs. Amy Kai-
ser. Church Board of Education,
Leroy Tyndal, Stuart Russell,
Warren Wheatley, DR.. Preston
West, pastor, teachers and officers.
Evangelism, Mrs. Amy Kaiser. Mrs.
LOleta Walls, Mrs. Harry r. Hud-
son, Mrs. John A. Jones. Visitation,
Mrs. Sara Faucet, Mrs. J. Ralph
Carey, Mrs. Albert Scheer. Tenn
perance, John T. Carey, Mrs. Amy
Kaiser, E, Harley Ryan. Music,
Mrs. Dorothy Sapp, Mrs. Helen
Dennis, Miss Lila Carey, Wilson G.
Boyer, Miss Aliene Kitchens. Par
sOnage, Mrs. George Minner and
two members from each of the
three wOmen's organizations. Pro
perty, John r. Carey, Harry E.
H. w. T. PurneI, Julian
r. Townsend, Horace Dixie. Church
Board of Missions, William H. Hen
dersOn, Mrs. Harry E. Hudson, Mrs.
Byron Pepper Mrs. w. M. P. Stem
pies and the pastor, Rev. Hackett.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-02

men were kept on the lump witt
three alarms in less than two hours
Monday Of this week. Fire of unde.
termined origin destroyed a sheC
at the back of the home Of Mrs. AL.
bert Farley, on S. Race Street anC
damaged the rear of the house. Nc
estimate of damage could be OBJ.
tanned but it was understood the
loss is covered by insurance. The
other two alarms were grass fires
-one on the farm of Edward Spi-
Ger near town and the other alOna
the railroad tracks between Red
den and Robbins.
The Georgetown Parent Teach.
ers' Association held the February
meeting in the cafeteria of the high
school last week. The topic for dis
cussiOn, What Parents Can Do To
Help Their Children Progress In
School," took the form Of a panel
discussion, with Mrs. Ruth Lane
Tyndall, COordinatOr of Child De-
velopment and School Psycholo-
gist, as the moderator. On the pan
el were Mrs. Elizabeth A. Lank,
principal Of the Seaford Elemen-
tary School and Miss Ann Schoen-
herr, Reading Specialist in the
Georgetown School
Considered among the most i'm
pOrtant suggestions under discus
sion were such things as: nOurish-
ing foods; ample rest; an unhur-
ried home atmosphere; avoidance
of shilling rivalry. Also included
were: provision for a good cultural
setting; the use of discrimination
in selection of books, magazines,
radio programs and television pro-
grams.
1t was pointed out that parents
should avoid bringing undue pres
sure upon children; striving to
gain an insight into the capacity
of the child and refrain from set
ting standards beyond the reach Of
a child. Other ways in which par
ents can help included: intelligent
interest; encouragement and praise;
expanding the experential back
ground; actual participation in
school affairs and providing a place
for study and encouragement of
good study habits.
After the panel discussion par
ents visited the home rooms of their
children for discussion of individ-
ual questions and problems.
G. Polk Spicer, president of the
P. T. A., presided. Joseph D. Thom-
as, Sup't. of the Georgetown School,
introduced Mrs. Tyndall, who pre-
sented the members of the panel.
Rev. William o. Hackett has
been invited to return as pastor of
Wesley Methodist Church for a
fourth year. The unanimous invi-
-ation was extended at the recent
Fourth Quarterly Conference held
in Jones Memorial Hall and pre-
sided over by DR.. Thomas C. Multi
gan, District Superintendent.
Reports were received from all
he church deDartments and mem
lers of the official board. together
With committees for the year were
named. The report OF the pastor,
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-02

March 5th, at the Community Hall.
Ralph Sherwood, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur Sherwood has enlisted
in the Air Force.
Don't forget the town election
meeting, to be held on Monday,
March 5th, in the Fire House, from
2 to p. m. to elect two town coun-
Cilmen.
Mrs. Mintie CoverdaIe, spent
Saturday afternoon with her sister
Mrs. Ben COverdale.
The VFW Auxiliary No. 5000 held
their regular meeting, February 20.
1t was decided to donate $500 to-
ward Easter flowers, which the
Hospital chairman will place in the
VA Hospital. The president wishes
all members to attend the meeting
March 6 at 8 o'clock in the Grange
Hall. Nomination of officers to be
held.
Don't forget the benefit dance to
be held Saturday. March 18th in
the FELTON, school, at 8 o'clock.
Johnnie Short and his orchestra
Will furnish the music. Dress opt
ional. Admission $240 per couple.
All proceeds are to be presented
to veteran Jack Frazier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Stewart and
little son of Salisbury, Md, was
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ashton
Jester on Sunday.
Mrs. Addie Herring who has been
I'll at her home on Main street is
slowly improving.
Pvt. Roland Diefenderfer who is
stationed in Georgia was home TO
attend the funeral of his grand
mother, Mrs. Sarah Sipple.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Moore and