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Evening star., 1951-12-16
4 Teams Fighting
Today for Shot
AT tProGrid Title
Lions. Bears. Roms,
Forty-Niners Wont
Chance at Browns
BY the Asseeio,ed Pres.

One of the widest finishes in
National Football League history
is expected to take place today
when the circuit closes out its 32c
regular season.
Four teams--Detroit, the Chi
cago Bears, Los Angeles and San
Francisco-will be fighting 1t out
for the National Conference
championship and the right to
meet the Cleveland Browns, win
|ners of the American Conference
for the 1851 title.
The Browns (10-1-0) wrapped
up their conference crown last
Sunday. but the National Confer.
ence race figure to go down to the
final secondhand possibly ever
into a playoff.
Here's the situation:
Detroit (7-3-D leads and car
sew up the title-and squelch al
the "ifs" and but" whipping
the Forty-N Miners at San Fran
cisco. But that might not be Sc
easy for the Lions to do. The
Forty-Niners CAD upset the
Lions two weeks ago and, playing
at home this time. could do II
again.
Bears, Rams Have Hopes.
If, say, the Lions do lose, then
Los Angeles and the Bears (both
7-4-0) will have a chance to win
or tie leach other) for the title.
The Bears play the Chicago
Cardinals while Los Angeles en-
tertains Green Bay.
The only way San Francisco
can get into the picture is by
beating the Lions while Los An
geles and the Bears both lose
This would give the Forty Miners
a tie with Detroit and bring about
a playoff between the two teams
While all this scrambling takes
place, three other games of lesser
consequence will be played. In
these. Cleveland is at Philadel-
phia, Pittsburgh at Washington
and the New York Giants at New
York Yanks.
Detroit. cunning for its first
title in Is years, moved into the
National Conference lead last
with a clutch 24-22 win
over Los Angeles. The Lions. as
usual, will be banking on Bobby
Layne's passing. Bob Hoernsche-
meyers running and the all
around play of Doak Walker. the
loops leading point-getter with
95 markers.
Against this, San Francisco will
frankie Albert's passing,
the running power by John Strzy-
kalski, Verl Lillywhite and Joe
Perry plus ribbed defense
that is one Of the best in the
Rams Should Stop Packers.
Los Angeles defeated Green Bay
earlier in the season and the Rams
don figure to encounter too much
trouble tomorrow either. The Rams
boast the leagues two best passers
Van Brocklin and Bob
Waterfield-and this should carry
them past the in-and-out Packers
The game between the Bears
and the Cardinals will be the 61st
in a series that started "A 1920.
The Cards have had a poor sea-
son (2-9-0). but don't be surprised
If they upset the Bears. Theil
first game was a close, hard fought
battle. with the Bears winning, "a
to IA.
Cleveland, looking for it's sixth
straight pro title, should have too
many guns for the Eagles, who
also have had a disappointing
campaign. They've won only four
games while losing seven. The
Browns will be seeking their 18th
straight win.
Evening star., 1951-12-16

1l1s OceI11I . 1CCClII 1Uut Uy UlIt OItVtIdIIU
Browns, George began by tossing barbs at
Harry Mcnamara, veteran Chicago sports
writer. Suddenly, while addressing
luncheon of the Bears Alumni Club Halas
Sarcastically called on Mcnamara to tell the
gathering just what was wrong with the club
=. Mcnamara, who has put in 81 years on
the Chicago sports scene, summed it up
briefly: 1.-The Bears have grown old together
gracefully. The coach has grown old, too"
The incident is anything but typical of the
Halas whom Jimmy Councilman often referred
to as "the incest millionaire I've ever known"
Evening star., 1951-12-16
Win, Lose, or Draw
By CHARLES M. EGAN

GEORGE HALAS, ownercoach of the Chicago Bears has
been around long enough to know better he laid quite
egg tart exchange of his choosing the other day
Pqued by criticism from newspapermen alike
Evening star., 1951-12-16
Caps Win, 1t2-101,
Over Wilkes Barre;
Scoring Marks Set
Bv Bill Fuchs

Points rained all over Uline
Arena last night as the Caps
scored record breaking, 1l2-101
victory over the Wilkes-Barre
Barons in an American Basket
ball League game.
WaShington's l12 points repre-
sent new high for any team ever
Evening star., 1951-12-16

(See TECH. Page B-2.)
Evening star., 1951-12-16

(see REDSKINS, Page B-4)
Evening star., 1951-12-16

(See GEORGETOWN. Page B.
Evening star., 1951-12-16

(see CONFERENCE, Page S-30
Evening star., 1951-12-16

(see CAPS, B-3.)
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
AMERICAN LEGION VFW TO BE
HONORED AT DELAWARE PARK

The American Legion and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars again
will be honored at Delaware Park
on opening day, May 20, when post
and auxiliary members will be
guests of the Delaware Steeple-
chase and Race Association. The
inaugural activities are expected to
be attended by several thousand
veterans from all parts of the state
as was the case at last years open
ing despite inclement weather. The
gala occasion will be graced by ap-
propriate military pomp and cere-
monies. AS in the past, the $4,000
added, six furlong Wilmington
Handicap will serve as the opening
day feature. That speed test will
be followed by races named after
the two guest organizations the
sixth event for the Legion and the
seventh for the VF'W. Following
each of these specially named con-
tests. the respective state command
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24

HEAR BELBER
Procedures Used in Building
of Luggage Explained by
Manufacturer =,
J.R. PRATT PROGRAM CHM

The techniques of the manufae-
ture of luggage were explained by
Malcolm Belber, of the Belber
Trunk and Bag Company at the
dinner meeting of the Smyrna Ro-
tary Club on Thursday night. Af-
ter citing the economic conditions
at the present time, Mr.. Belber
told of the mechanical procedures
used. At the start of manufacture
of luggage leather alone was useds
he said, but wood base figures en-
tirely in the modern process, with
the finished product covered with
leather. This method has predom-
mated since 1943, according to the
speaker. He also showed samples
of the various procedures in the
manufacture. The program chair
man was ]. Reynolds Pratt, and
the response was made by Nelson
Everhart. Leroy Piper presided
and announced that the district as
sembly will be held in Dover on
July 9, with George Ehinger, new
district governor, presiding,
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
AUX. POLICE TO GRADUATE
Local Auxiliary Police Forces
Solve Murder at Final Glass

Local Auxiliary Police Forces
Solve Murder at Final Glass
The final class of instruction for
the Smyrna and Clayton Auxiliary:
Police Forces was held last Friday
night at Clayton. At this final
class the auxiliary officers solved
the mystery of the murder of
John Doe" A typical murder
scene was laid out and amid al
maze of evidence and that" clues
the class went to work. Instruc-
tors William Short and Burrill Me-
Coy stood by to witness the pro-
fessional performance of their pro-
teges. Presentation of certificates
of merit will be held on Monday;
evening, May 2S, at Dover, when
all auxiliary police classes of Kent
County will be graduated.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
w. S. @. S. MEET AT ASBURY
Regular Meeting of Society Held
Friday Evening, May 18th

The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Service
met in Asbury Methodist Church
Friday evening, May 18th at 500
o'clock. The president, Mrs. Grant
Garis, presided. Devotions were
conducted by Mrs. A. ID. Cole, her
theme being '@The Good Samari-
tan" Mrs. L. M. Price and Miss
Florence G. Lurty each gave very
interesting report of the annual
meeting of the Peninsula Confer
ence which was held in Grace
Church, Wilmington. The program
was in charge of Circle No. 6, Mrs.
Clarence Scuse, leader, her topic,
Helping Children and Young Peo-
pie" A social hour followed the
meeting when refreshments were
served by Circle No. 6.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
Al CLUB HOLD MEETING
County Line Alters Name Dele
gates to Short Course at u. of ID.

County Line Alters Name Dele
gates to Short Course at u. of ID.
At a recent meeting of the Coun-
ty Line All Club, held at the home
of Bobby and Richard Reed, it was
decided that the club would attend
the evening services at the Asbury
Methodist Church on Sunday, May
81 with the Friendship, Stump Cor
ner and Greenspring clubs in OBJ
servance of Rural Life Sunday.
Ronald Stevens, president, presid-
ed at the meeting. Plans for a club
tour to one of several points of in
terest were discussed but no defin-
ite decision was reached. Betty
Jane Still, Charlotte Boyer, Joan
Shorts, Bobby Reed and Ronald
Stevens were selected to attend
All Short Course at the University
of Delaware June 20-23. Several
of the members expressed their de-
sire to attend All Camp at Camp
Herbert Barnes in the latter part
of August. They were: Charlotte
Boyer, Renee Stevens, Richard
Reed, Ronald Stevens and Bobby
Reed. Following the meeting re-
freshments were served.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
JUDGES STUDY
RACING FILM
Judges at Delaware Park Will
/ Have More Time to
Check Films
MEET is MAY 29 July A

Delaware Park has decided on
move designed to benefit the rae
ing public and to further protect
Jockeys at it's May 29-July meet
ing.
President Donald P. Ross and
Vice President and General Mana
ger Bryan Field announced that
patrol judges serving at the 32-day
meeting will be relieved of all cler-
ical work in the racing secretary's
office during the mornings so that
they may give their complete at
tention to the study of the Film
Patrol motion pictures in coopera-
ton with the stewards and riders.
Races run at the Stanton track
will revolve around three elements
entering into the control of the
sport: 1. the stewards; 2. the pa
troll Judges; 8. the Film Patrol.
Mo longer will the patrol judges
engage in morning chores other
than studying Film Patrol run
offs of previous races. There will
be no chance for their being dis
tracted by any other extra-curric-
ular duties. They will restrict their
morning work to viewing the pic
lures with the higher officials and
jockeys.
The Film Patrol provides picture
evidence of any rough or careless
riding and helps to determine
whether there has been any infrac-
ton which might endanger the
lives of the riders or affect the re-
suit of any race.
The hours of duty for the patrol
judges will remain relatively the
same but these sentinels of the
sport at Delaware Park will hence
forth have full time for concen'
trating on their chief objective
that of aiding in the promotion oi
good, clean racing.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
WOMEN'S CLUB
NEW OFFICERS
Business and Professional WO.
men Elected New Officers
Monday Night
MRS. ANTHONY, PRES.

officers for the coming year
were elected by the Smyrna-Clay-
ton Business and Professional Wo-
mems Club at their dinner meeting
Monday night. They follow: Mrs.
June Anthony, president; Miss
Ruth Ellen Reihm, vice president;
Miss Ruth Gooden, recording Sec
retary; Mrs. Lillian Smith, treas
urer; Mrs. Gwendolyn Smack, cor
responding secretary. The follow
ing delegates were elected to rep
resent the club at the state conven-
ton this weekend in Rehoboth
Beach; Mrs. Laura Myers, Miss
Reihm, Mrs. Elsie Hill, Mrs. An
thony, Mrs. Helen Goldsborough
and Miss Florence Lurty. Mrs
Howard Deakyne, president will
attend also. The alternates are
Mrs. Bertha Sevil, Miss Gooden,
Miss Helen Jones, Mrs. Gertrude
Scout, Miss Virgie Bauer, and Miss
Arie Hill. The convention will con-
vene for two full sessions on Sat
urday and Sunday, and banquet
lis scheduled Saturday night.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24

ers will be escorted to the winners
circle by color guard to make the
presentations. Col. Edgar S. Stay
er of the Legion and John E. Bah.
iarz of the VFW will present to the
winning jockeys sterling cigarette
boxes bearing the official insignia
buttons of the veterans organiza-
tions. Other officers participating
Legion-James e. Heal, Deputy
Vice-Commander, and Thomas B.
Egan, State Adjutant and Service
Officer. VFW-Lt. Col. George /.
Sylvester, Jr., Senior Vice-Com-
hernandez; James L. Cubbage of
Clayton, Junior Vice-Commander,
and Herbert Willis, State Adjutant
and Service officer. Col. Slayer
expressed appreciation that Della
ware Park is again extending rec
Dgnition of the service work done
by veterans in the state, a senti-
ment in which Mr.. Babiarz con-
Cured.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
SCHOOL BAND
TEST WINNERS
Richard Ennis Top Student in
Junior Band Contest With
SO $3.50 Average
TWO 1OO9o JUNIORS

In recent individual tests for
of the junior and senior
bands at the Smyrna School there
were 2 students receiving a score
of 100 percent. They were Bar
bara McVey, clarinet, and Ben Sol
loway, drums, in the junior band.
Other high scorers in that band for
each section were Edwin Wheeler,
Roger Kelsey, Kenneth Gosser,
trumpets; Patsy Ramsey, Judith
Passmore, clarinet; Robert Keen,
saxophone; Edward Hamburg,
Ronald Burris, drums; Bruce
Wright, Rodney Reynolds, from
bone. The senior band showed
Richard Ennis as top student with
SO 3-5 percent. High scorers fol-
each section in addition to Ennis
drummer, were as follows: Philip
Denney, trombone; William Dough
ten, saxophone; William Denney
trumpet; William Marsh, bass
Roger, Hudson, baritone; Carlton
Seward, clarinet. Others to re
ceive high honors were: Charles
Brown, Hal Bodley, Doris Dukes
William Fleming, Karl Francis
James Haas, Kendall Hudson, Don
aid Kinsey, Harry Jarman, Ken
net Lebel, Richard Comegys, Char
les Reynolds, James Reynolds, Joar
Shorts, Clarence Scuse, Franklin
Shane, and Doris Wood.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
COOK CHAPTER OAR. MEET
Report on National Congress Given
by Mrs. McWhorter, President

Report on NatlOnal congress Given
by Mrs. McWhorter, President
The Elizabeth Cook Chapter, D.
A. r. met last Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Dorsey
Lewis, Middletown. The Regent,
Mrs. P. L. McWhorter presided and
on the National Congress
held recently in Washington, d. C.
The decision was made to pay all
obligations on the national building
fund, and also to pay the chapters
entire quota on the Valley Forge
Memorial Bell Tower. Prizes will
be awarded at graduation at the
Smyrna and Clayton Schools, and
also at the two schools in Middle
town, as is the annual custom of
the chapter. 1t was announced
that Lester Daniels, Middletown
was the winner in a drawing for
an oil painting of a scene of the
Bavarian Alps painted by Toni
Weber. Mrs. Roland Ford, of
Smyrna, was the hostess at rec
ent meeting of the group.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
TO NAME APPONTEES
us. Senator Frear to Name Naval
Academy Candidates


United States Senator ]. Allen
Frear will nominate two principal
candidates and six alternates td
the United States Naval Academy
at Annapolis for the class begins
ming in July, 1852.
AS is his custom, Senator Frear;
will make the appointments on the
basis of results from competitive
Civil Service examination, which
is to be administered on Mondays
July 2, 1851 in both Wilmington
and Dover. Any Delaware boy pro-
perly q@alified, who wishes to take
this ted is invited to write sena'-
tor Frear promptly for authoriza-
ton.
Senator Frear has pointed out
that all prospective candidates
must be citizens of the United
States. must be not less than IL
years of age nor more than FL
years of age on April 1 of the call
endar year in which they enter the
Naval Academy. Applicants must
also be high school graduates.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
Spring FeSfiUal Days

All roads lead to Smyrna-Clayton today Fri
day, and Saturday, May 24-25-26, the Retail Sec
tion of the Smyrna Clayton Chamber of Commerce
and cooperating merchants draw the curtain aside
on SPRING FESTIVAL DAYS, the greatest COM
munity sale ever promoted in this vicinity. Thrifty
shoppers from far and wide will follow their road to
Smyrna-Cayton to make their dollars earn them
real profit. Forty-three business enterprises are
cooperating to make SPRING FESTIVAL DAYS
the greatest money-saving event in the history of
the Eastern Shore" Thousands of circulars were
mailed Tuesday showing the outstanding values and
variety of merchandise from food to automobiles be-
ing offered during these 8 BIG DAYS. On Satur-
day evening the Smyrna High School Band will par
ade through the business section of Smyrna and
render several numbers at the four corners Spring
Festival Days banners displayed on the windows
of participating stores and many of the merchants
are offering free gifts and giving demonstrations
SPRING FESTIVAL DAYS is Smyrna-C -Cayton's an
swer to initiation and your answer if you visit
Smyrna-Clayton May 24-25-26. Yes, all roads lead
to Smyrna-Clayton for SPRING FESTIVAL DAYS.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
KENTON KLUBBERS MEET
Met in Recreation Room of Church
Monday Evening, May Ia

Monday Evening, May IA
Kenton Klubbers All Club held
their May meeting in the recrea-
tion room of the Church on Mon
day evening, May IA, Marguerite
Pratt presiding. The meeting op-
ened with a song, "Our Delaware; !;
the Pledge of Allegiance was re-
peated, roll call and dues collected.
Under new business the All Short
Course was discussed. The dele
gates selected to attend are Mar
lyn Attix, Shirley Crossley and
Peggy Everett. The club reported
attending church in a group on
Rural Life Sunday, April 20 and
presented a very interesting pro-
gram, using the new All song
books for their songs. Fifteen re-
ported doing their job for April in
the cleanup fire prevention cam
paign. An article was read on
gasoline storage. Refreshments
were served.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
AsBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Youth Night Will Be Observed on
Sunday Evening; Bible Class Elect

hS~-N-~J
Asbury Methodist Church, Rev.
Walter L. Beckwith, pastor, an
services for week: Sunday,
May 27: Morning worship, IL
o'clock; Sunday School, Harry c..
Johnson, general superintendent,
10 am. Sunday evening, Youth
Night, at 7:30 o'clock. This will
be the last evening of the Youth
Choir until Fall. Let's let the
young people know we appreciate
the effort and interest. Prayer SER
vice Wednesday evening at 1880.
The Methodist Youth Adult Eel
lowship will meet on Friday even
ing at z o'clock for their regular
monthly meeting and covered dish
supper. Junior Choir will rehearse
Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock;
Youth Choir Thursday evening at
$50; Senior Choir Friday evening
at z.
Mems Bible Class ReOrganizes
The newly-elected officers of the
Mems Bible Class are: President,
Leroy Waters; vice-president, JOS
eph Ennis; Secretary, John Dukes
Treasurer, Norman Coleman. AL
members are requested to come out
next Sunday as an effort is now
under way to increase our attend
lance and membership.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
SIT. PETERS CHURCH NEWS
Regular Services VIII be Held Sum
day; Auxiliary Meeting


Regular services will be held at
st. Peters Church on the first Sun
day after Trinity, May 81: Holy
Communion, s a. M; Church school
10 a. M; Morning Prayer with ser
mon by the rector, the Rev. Luman
]. Morgan, IL am. The Woman's
Auxiliary held the final meeting
until autumn at the parish house
last Monday afternoon, with Mrs.
Richard w. Comegys presiding.
Plans were discussed for sponsor
ing two young members of the par
ish at the diocesan conference at
Camp Tochwogh, and the following
committee was named to choose
the boy and girl who will go: Mrs.
Fred Heinold, ST., Mrs. James Mer-
rill, and Mrs. James Rodney. Re-
ports of the recent diocesan con-
vention were given by Mrs. Com
eggs and Mrs. Henry G. Webb.
Mrs. Warner w. Price, Jr., supply
secretary, reported that Advent
and Lenten mission boxes to the
value of $1O0 had been sent by the
auxiliary. Mrs. Glenn S. King re-
signed as secretary, and her sue
cessor will be named when meet
ings resume next October. Mrs. J
C. Banta was named treasurer fol
one year to fill the unexpired tern
of Mrs. Leonard Stanley, Sr., re
signed. Mrs. Ralph Lange report
ed that handbooks had been pur
chased for each member of the Al
tar Guild. The annual acolytes
breakfast will be held on Sunday
June 10, in charge of Mrs. Com
eggs, assisted by members of tn
auxiliary. Mrs. Price and Mrs
Comegys were hostesses at tel
which followed the business meet
ing.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
NEW OFFICERS
FOR FIRE AUX.
Gifts Presented TO Mrs. Flor
ence Ford and Other Retir-
ing Officers
REFRESHMENTS SERVED

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Cit
izens Hose Co. held their election
of officers for the coming year at
a meeting at the fire house Mon
day night. Mrs. Addie David was
named president; Mrs. Helen Grier
vice president; Mrs. Gay Long, Sec
retary; Mrs. Frances Dukes, as
sistant secretary; Mrs. Elsie War
rem, financial secretary; Mrs. EN-
ma Mills, assistant financial sec
retary; Mrs. Agnes Boyles, treas
urer; Mrs. MeIba Heinold, assistant
treasurer. Reports were heard
from recent meeting of the Del
marva Volunteer Firemen's Auxil-
iary meeting, and from the repre-
sentative from the group to the
PTA meeting on summer recrea-
ton
Silverware Purchased
The auxiliary has purchased 300
nieces of silverware and 300 pieces
of china for use in their kitchen
The women will be in charge OF the
awarding of a breakfast set at the
firemen's carnival to be held late
in August. Five new members
were announced: Mrs. Helen 1ud-
son. Mrs. Louise Stats, Mrs. Stel-
La slower, Mrs. Evelyn VESSEL
Mrs. Evelyn Shane. Gifts were
presented to the officers who serv-
ed last year: Mrs. Florence Ford
president; Mrs. Gay Long, secre'
tary; Mrs. Edna Truax, financial
secretary; Mrs. Nancy FAIRIES
treasurer; Mrs. Helen Cries, as
sistant treasurer. The gift COM
nittee comprised Mrs.Lucy Shortt
Mrs. Helen Burris, Mrs. Verne
Jones. Mrs. Jeanette Dulin, ano
Mrs. Frances Dukes. Refresh
ments were served by the follow
ing committee: Mrs. Dorothy Rog-
ers. Mrs. Mary Ellen Ennis, Mrs
Elsie Warren, Mrs. Annie Rid
daugh, and Mrs. Rebecca D1cker'
son. Mrs. Ford, who served a.
first president of the auxiliary, ex'
pressed her thanks to all officers
and committee chairmen for theil
help during the year.
New officers Installed
Mrs. Elizabeth Bush, presiden
of Kent County Auxiliary, install
ed the new officers. Mrs. DavlC
appointed the following COMMITTEES
chairmen: Doris Knox, chaplain
Edna Truax, auditor; Nancy Far
les, publicity; Emma Mills, way
and means; Hilda Hufschmidt, sicl
and sunshine; Ann David, kitchen
Ida Coils, social; Frances Dukes
program. A center piece wa
chanced off and won by Edn'
Truax- The next meeting will b
held Monday evening, June 18 a
the fire house.
Smyrna times., 1951-05-24
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Services Announced for Sunday.
and Coming Week

Services at Presbyterian Church,
Rev. o. c. Jones, minister, wills
be: Morning service Sunday at IL
o'clock; sermon, "a Tragic Occur
ence." Sunday School 9:45 am.
Subject: jeremiah. The Mission
ary Society meets on Monday, May
28th, at s p. M, chairman, Mrs.
Leister Russell, hostess, Mrs. L.
Robinson. The Junior Bible Class
meets at the Manse on Thursday
evening at 7:3O pm. The adult
choir meet for practice every We'd
nesday evening at 8 pm. The
Trustees meet on Thursday even-
ing, May oath at 7:30 pm, in the
office of Mr.. George Rothwell.