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Evening star., 1951-04-11
France to Give Adenouer
Quiet Reception Today
BY The Asseeiated Press

~ VIE FssOCt0tSu tfsss
PARIS. April 11.-PariS is pre-
pairing a quiet and discreet recep-
tion today for German Chancellor
Konrad Adenauer's first visit to
France. He is coming here for
final talks on the plan to pool Eu-
ropes coal and steel.
The quiet reception is planned
because Of fear of Communist
demonstrations. From 10 to Is
plainclo clothesmen will he detailed
TO guard DR.. Adenauer.
There are more geysers in yell
lowstone National Park than in all
the rest OF the world.
Evening star., 1951-04-11
Pilot Hults Ball Come

INDIANAPOLIS. (P.-A sand
lot baseball game broke up in a
hurry when Donald Jones, %,
q student pilot. had switch trouble
and had to land his plane on
the diamond. fattening the back
stop.
Evening star., 1951-04-11

a price spiral and checked the
wave Of fear buying "and we are
much better off today because Of
them"
He added that whenever con-
trolls are no longer needed. I am
going to be the first to suggest
they be removed"
Evening star., 1951-04-11
Ponum1 Yoids Decree

PANAMA CITY, Panama. April
II R.-The Supreme Court OF
Panama ruled yesterday in a
three-to-two decision that an ex-
ecutive decree banning Commu-
nists from public Office in Panama
is unconstitutional. The court
held that such a ban can be fixed
only by law. not by decree.
Evening star., 1951-04-11

THE EVENING STAR A-13
Washington, D. c. 80
WEDNESDAY. APRIL IL, 1851
Evening star., 1951-04-11

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gigantic sole They're mode from the finest
fobes the looms Of quality mills These three
offer brilliant selection Of bold ond co
quoy oil brond Many the priced designs Of this
famous monufoetue Choose that fits budget
They available ond II foot widths have Them
size laid woowoI for those dramatic modern effects
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
NAME MESSICK
PROTHONOTARY
James B. MesSick Named Pro-
thOnOtary of Kent County
by Gov. E. N. Carvel
DUKE GRADUATE

James B. Messick, of Smyrna,
was named last week by Governor
Elbert N. Carvel to the position of
Prothonotary of Kent County. Mr..
Messick succeeds w. Marion Stew
enson of Frederick who this week
became judge of the Juvenile Court
of Kent and Sussex Counties. The
son of Mrs. Blanche Hazel Messick
and the late William V. MessicK of
Smyrna, he was graduated from
Smyrna High School in 1882 and
received his bachelors degree from
Duke University four years later.
He also attended the University of
Virginia. He then served as a
clerk in various legal offices in Do
yer, becoming clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas in 1889. In 1943 he
entered the United States Army
where he served as court reporter
in the adjutant generals office At
ter a year in the Philippines, he re-
ceived the Army's Commendation
Ribbon from the Far East Air Ser
vice Command for his work as
court reporter. After his dis
charge, in 1916, he entered the law
school of Duke University and was
graduated from there three years
later. In 1949 he was named legal
secretary to U. S. Senator ]. Allen
Frear. Mr.. Messick is member
of the Phi Delta Phi legal ratern-
ity, Sigma Phi Epsilon social fra
ternity and the Lions International.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12

The Smyrna Aquatic School,
which is sponsored by the Della
ware Chapter, American Red Cross
held its first meeting at Lake
Como on Tuesday evening with five
persons present to take the course.
Andrew P. Gornowski of Whining
ton, who served as instructor for
the Red Cross swimming classes
that have been held here every
summer previous to this, is acting
as director for this advanced
course. He is being assisted by
Miss Jean Erickson, also of Will
mington. This year the Red Cross
was unable to hold a beginners
swimming class at the local beach
because of the lack of certified in
structors in this locality. The pur-
pose of the program now being
conducted is to train advanced
swimmers in the Smyrna-Dover-
Middletown area the rules of ac-
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
FIRST MEETING OF AQUATIC
SCHOOL HELD AT LAKE TUESDAY

quatic safety as well as to prepare
them to receive their certificates as
instructors. Mr.. Gornowski point
ed out that certified instructors are
highly in demand and are paid well
for their work. He emphasized the
fact that this course is of value
not only to those persons desiring
certificates, but to any swimmer
who would be interested in learn
ing advanced techniques. The
classes are held every Tuesday and
Thursday from z pm. to $3.50 p.m.'
at Smyrna's Municipal Beach. All
interested persons are urged to
take advantage of this free in
struction. Any interested person
between the ages of 16 to 60 may
register at the town hall or reg
lister tonight, Thursday, at the
beach. A much greater response
to the course is desired.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
SPONSOR
BRING CIRCUS
Big Show To Be in Smyrna
Friday, July 27 as Fund
Raiser
PLANS MADE FOR YEAR

Henry T. Price, recently elected
president of the Smyrna Lions
Club, presided at the dinner meet
ing on Monday night. Announce
ment was made of the appointment
by Governor Carvel of Francis B.
Gebhart, first president of the local
club and past district governor, to
the State Board of Education. A
five-year pin was presented by the
president to John H. Fearon, who
was unable to be present to receive
his at the charter night dinner. Mr.
Price outlined plans for the coming
Lions year and said that emphasis
would be placed on increased men,
bership and better attendance. Mr..
Gebhart, program chairman, asked
for suggestions from the member
ship as to programs they desire.
The Lions will sponsor a three-ring
circus in Smyrna on Friday, July
27 as a project to secure funds for
the Youth Center. The Campo
Brothers circus, with eight ele-
plants and 80 horses, will play two
shows, at 2:15 and 8:15 p. m. The
Lions are assured of the high type
of circus to be presented and de-
tails as to site will be released in
the near future. Charles M. Gee
and Richard C. Price were named
the committee to take care of local
details. The Lions will again have
a booth at the firemen's carnival,
which starts on August % and con-
tinues through September 8. The
committee in charge of the booth
includes C. Preston Poore, chair
man, Burrill F. Mccoy, and Lex
FAIRIES. Guy Curnutt, of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, was the guest of
Frank Greenwell. The invocation
was given by John H. Fearon. The
president announced that regular
meetings of the board of directors
will be held on the third Thursday
of each month at 7:30 p. m. at the
Youth Center.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
WHOLE NO. 1898
ROTARY TOPIC
James Everhart Addresses
Fellow ROtaTians on Theme
of independence Day
SERVICE ABOVE SELF

James Everhart, president of the
Smyrna Rotary Club, addressed his
fellow Rotarians on the theme of
Independence Day at their recent
dinner meeting, citing historical in
cidents leading up to the signing of
the Declaration of independence.
Rotarians were urged to stand by
as patriotic citizens to uphold the
of independence, as well
as the motto of Rotary, Service
Above Self" Mr.. Everhart and
William E. Matthews, Jr., secre-
tary, represented the Smyrna Club
at the district conference held at
Dover on Monday, with George
Ehinger, governor of the 272nd dis
trict presiding. Birthday greetings
were extended to William Potter,
Reynolds Pratt, and John C. Man.
nering. Cy Yost, Fred Bowdle,
and w. C. Pardee were visitors
from the Dover Rotary Club.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
DELAWARE BOOKS HERE
Books by Delaware Authors Fea-
tured at Smyrna Public Library

Books by Delaware Authors Fea-
tured at Smyrna Public Library
Delaware books by Delaware
authors are featured in the new
list of books for children which
will be placed this week at the
Smyrna Public Library. Interest
centers on books about New Castle,
and the list includes: "Inpounded
Waters, by John McDonogh;
Packet Alley and "a Cheese for
Lafayette" both by Elizabeth Meg;
also, New Castle Sketches, an
old Delaware story, with drawings
by Albert Krause and notes by
Gertrude Krause. In addition, the
gift by a Smyrna resident of four
books for children, is acknowledge
ed. They are: Little Men,, Louisa
May Alcott; Secret Passage, /,
Betty Cavanna; 'Bonny's Boy, F.
e. Rachnitzer; "Silver Chief" Jack
O'Brine.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
Death of Michael e. Moffett, SO

Funeral services for Mr.. Michael
E. Moffett, 80, a well known figure
and long time farmer of near Clay
ton. were held at st. Joseph's
Church, Clayton, on Monday morn
ing with requiem mass at ten
o'clock. Interment was in Lake
side Cemetery, Dover. Mr.. Moffett
died last Thursday, July 5, in the
Delaware Hospital after long ill
ness. Born at Sudlersville, Mary
land, the son of the late William HI.
and Elizabeth Grady Moffett, he
came to the Clayton area as boy
and has resided here ever since.
Mr.. Moffett took deep pride in the
fact that he has voted at the same
place, Kenton, since reaching twen-
ty-one years of age. His wife, the
former Margaret Jane Martin,
whom he married in 1898, died in
1888. Mr.. Moffett was active in
the affairs of St. Joseph's Church,
a member of the Smyrna Grange
and of the board of directors of the
Clayton. Bank and Trust Company,
and in 1881 he was named the
Master Farmer of Delaware by the
Pennsylvania Farmer magazine.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs.
Margaret O'Neill. two grandchil-
dren. Mrs. ]. Robert Jacobs and
Mr.. Francis O'Neil, all of Smyrna;
two brothers, George Moffett of
Earleville, Md, and Thomas Mof-
fett of Warwick, Md. and a great
granddaughter.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
MARINE GETS PROMOTION
Harry Shortt Named Engineer of
Barge of Maj.-Gen. r.. III. Pepper

Harry Shortt Named Engineer of
Barge of Maj.-Gen. r.. III. Pepper
A Smyrna marine has been made
engineer of the official barge of
Maj. Gen. Robert H. Pepper, a ma
tive of Georgetown, Del, and COM
officer of the Paris
Island, S. c., Marine Corps Recruit
Depot. Cpl. Harry Raymond Shortt
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shortt,
of South Street, and three other
marines form the crew of the
barge "Kit-Pat" which carries
General Pepper on official visits in
the Paris Island area and also on
vacation and weekend fishing part
les. The barge is powered with
two 250-horse power engines and
can attain a top speed of % knots.
Cpl. Shortt, who saw action with
the U. S. Navy during World War
II, is a graduate of p. S. DUPONT
High School, Wilmington, Key
stone Junior College, La Plume,
Pa, and attended Lycoming Col
lege, Williamsport, Pa. He enlist
ed in the Marine Corps last No
vember and has been stationed
ever since at Paris Island where
he served as rifle instructor for
several months as a result of his
expert craftsmanship on the firing
range.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
SISTERS HURT IN CRASH
Local Man is Held Responsible for
Truck Collision in Dover

Mary Louise Gardner, 5, and her
sister, Evelyn, 8, of Smyrna were
injured Tuesday afternoon in COL
lision between two trucks at West
Division and Bradford Streets in
Dover. Mary Louise was knocked
and was held at the
Kent General Hospital for observa-
tion for possible internal injuries
Evelyn was treated at the hospital
for abrasions and was released. A
brother, Buddy" escaped injury.
The children were riding in the
back of panel truck driven by
Walter Brown of Smyrna. Their
father, Wilson Gardner, was riding
in the cab with the driver. The
other truck is owned by the Inter-
national Latex Corp. and was driv-
en- by George Knight of Dover.
Brown was arrested by Dover po-
lice on a charge of failing to use
due care since the accident occur
red when he allegedly failed to stop
at stop sign and was hit on the
right side by the other vehicle. He
was also charged with failure to
the title of the truck, pur-
by him two months ago.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
OF
JR. COLLEGE
]. Paul Slaybaugh Recently
Named Head of Wesley
College at Dover
SUCCEEDS REV. BARTLEY

]. Paul Slaybaugh, ABB, AM,
LID, unanimously elected presi-
dent of Wesley College at recent
meeting of the Board of Trustees,
assumed his duties on July 2. DR..
Slaybaugh, former head master of
West Nottingham Academy, Co
lora, Maryland and Director of Ad-
missions of Westminster College,
Fulton, Missouri; a graduate of
Dickinson College and the Univers-
ity of Pennsylvania is well known
on the Delmarva Peninsula. For
many years he has been in touch
with the work and progress Of
Wesley College. He succeeds the
o. A. BARLEY, ID, pres
ident for the past eight years, who
has been appointed Superintendent
of the Dover District of the PENN
sula Conference of the Methodist
Church. Wesley College, founded
as the Wilmington Conference
Academy in 1873, and later known
as Wesley Collegiate Institute, was
reorganized as Wesley College in
1912. During President Bartley's
administration substantial i'm
provement was made to physical
equipment, the enrolment greatly
increased, and prestige enhanced.
The curriculum was revised and
academic standards improved so
that the College was accredited by
Middle Atlantic States Association
of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
During the past year students were
enrolled from nine states; Wash
ington, D. c.; and four foreign
countries.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
REV. DR.TRADER
VESPER GUEST
Pastor of Dover Church Con-
ducts Second of Series of
Vesper Services at Lake
ATTENDANCE UP

Good weather has favored the
series of vesper services held in an
outdoor setting on the shore of
Lake Como, with the second SER
vice held last Sunday evening,
with greatly increased attend
ance. The services have an unus-
ual beauty, held at the hour of the
setting sun, with a platform hold
ing members of the choir, the
small organ, the speakers desk,
and the flags of America and the
Christian Church. Potted palms
and flowers are massed at the base.
Sermon by Rev. DIR. Trader
Drawing a parallel to Moses,
who was concerned by the suffer-
ing of his brethren, and for that
reason was chosen by God to lead
them out of the wilderness, the
Rev. DR.. Trader, pastor of Wesley
Church, Dover, said that anyone
concerned in these days about con-
ditions in his community or church
will be moved to do something
about them. God does not choose
geniuses, but ordinary individuals,
whose lives become great channels
of blessing to the contemporary
scene, he said. "Some hear calls
to service and others, never; some
are immune to the divine chal-
lenge", he said, as he urged that
humility should not stand in the
way, saying that it is "a sad error
to utilize feigned humility, as God
knows our abilities" The speaker
was presented by the Rev. Walter
L. Beckwith. Kenneth Attix was
the vocal soloist and Miss Ruth
Johnson, the organist. BY request
of members of his church the
speaker next week will be the Rev.
w. L. Beckwith, pastor of Asbury
Church, sponsors of the series. The
soloist will be Miss Dorothy Burge.
The services start at z p. m. and in
case of rain will be held in Asbury
Church.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
First Presbyterian Church

Services at First Presbyterian
Church, Rev. o. c. Jones, minister,
for Sunday, July 18th, will be
morning worship, IL o'clock; SER
mon: The Lords Prayer; Sunday
School, 9:45 am. The annual SUM-
day School picnic takes place on
Wednesday, July 18th. Members
leave for Colchester Beach at 900
am. The adult choir, under the
direction of Mrs. Vernon Westfall
meets on Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
RETURNS FROM
Al CONGRESS
Gene Short, One of Four State
Delegates TO National Camp
at Washington, ID. c.
FARM YOUTH EXCHANGE

A Smyrna boy was one of the
four state delegates to the 21st an
nual National All Camp, held in
Washington, d. c. last month
Gene Short, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Short of near Smyrna, at
tended the camp along with four
hundred other All boys and girls
from all parts of the United States.
Sixteen foreign countries were also
represented by young people who
are in this country under the aus
pices of the Farm Youth Exchange.
A member of the local Bucking
Bronco Club Gene was selected for
this national honor because of the
qualities of leadership which he has
exhibited in his work with the local
club and in state All activities.
The theme of the National Camp
was "Know Your Government"
and the program consisted chiefly
of tours through government build
ings and to other sites of national
interest. The All was honored by
being one of the few groups for
which the Pan American Building
was ever opened at night. The
delegates were addressed by sever
al prominent figures, including
Secretary of Agriculture, Charles
Brannan, and President of the
United States, Harry S. Truman.
Various types of entertainment, in
cluding dinners, pageants, concerts
and even baseball games, were held
for the All group. Gene was for
tunate in having one of the foreign
delegates, a boy from Indonesia,
for his roommate at the Raleigh
Hotel, which was the headquarters
for the group. Gene missed two
days of the meeting in order to be
in Smyrna for his graduation, but
was on hand in Washington on all
of the other activity filed days. |
When telling of the camp, Gene ex-
pressed his appreciation for this
opportunity of becoming acquaint-
ed with All members of other
states and countries and of learn
ing from them the methods of
farming used in other regions.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
smyrna Grange Takes Recess

There will be no further formal
meetings of the Smyrna Grange
until September 13. On Tuesday,
July II the grangers will hold a
hot dog roast at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry c. Johnson, Main
Street, at $50 pm. The annual
Grange picnic is scheduled to be
held at Colchester Beach on Aug
ust Z, at which time the picnic OF
the Delaware State Grange and
Kent County Pomona will also be
held there.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
HARTLY BOY SENTENCED
VIM. NicIle Given Life Sentences
for Triple N. j. Rifle SIayings

William A. Nickle, 16, formerly
of Hartly, was sentenced to three
life sentences on Tuesday at Nor
ristown, N. J., for the triple rifle
Staying of his uncle and two aunts
at Dover, N. J., on March 81. The
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Nickle of
near Hartly, the boy had been liv-
ing with his Ne wJersey relatives
for two years on the recommended
tion of the Kent County Juvenile
Court. At the time of his arrest,
Nickle told police that he killed the
three because he "had trouble get
ting out nights to see his girl
friend" Following the Staying,
the boy drove to Hartly in his
uncle's car His parents became
suspicious and notified police who
arrested Niclzle at Pearson's Cor
ner where he had gone to visit
other relatives.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
MOTOR TRUCK ASSO. OUTING
Plans for Summer Party AnnOunc-
ed by e. v. Keith, Secretary

Plans for Summer Party AnnOunc-
ed by e. v. Keith, Secretary
Of interest to truckers on the
peninsula is the announcement by
Ernest v. Keith, secretary and
general counsel of Delaware Motor
Truck Association, Inc, to the eff
feet that the annual summer party,
which has proved so popular in the
past, will be held in September.
Plans for the outing were reviewed
at committee meeting attended
by Lester Newton of Bridgeville,
President of the Association, Don
Haye of Brake & Equipment Com
pany, Wilmington, Roland Hazel of
Brockway Motors, Smyrna, and
Ernest v. Keith. The meeting was
held at the association headquart-
ers in Dover. The committee has
issued invitations to twenty-five
representatives of the trucking in
dustry on the eastern shore to at
tend dinner meeting at Dover, on
Monday evening, July 23rd, for the
purpose of mapping out final plans
for the outing, and to afford Presi-
dent Newton an opportunity to ap-
point a special committee.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
Three Attend Virginia Outing

William H. Willis, Larry Call,
Ralph Billings, Irwin G. Burton,
Inc, have just returned from Vir-
ginia Beacn where they attended
an all-day outing at the Cavalier
Hotel Beach and Cabana Club.
More than 400 Chevrolet dealers
and employees from the Baltimore
Richmond Zone, Chevrolet Motor
Division, were in attendance. Those
who attended qualified for the out
ing by meeting or exceeding their
quotas in an April-May sales CAM
paign.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
ID OF A INSTALL
NEW OFFICERS
Ida Collins, National Deputy,
Officiates at Installation of
Officers at Dinner Meet
COMMITTEES NAMED

A dinner preceded the recent in
stallation ceremonies for new Of
ficers of the Daughters of America,
Council Mo. 9. National Deputy
Ida Collins presided over the in
stallation of the following officers:
Alfredo Turner, junior past coun-
cilor; FIilda Hufschmidt, assistant
junior past councillor; Helen Baker,
councillor; Mary Rash, assistant
councillor; Kay Thornton, vice
councillor; Ida Mae Williams, as
sistant vice councillor; Elizabeth
Barnes, warden; Dorothy Scuse,
conductor; Edith Riggs, inside SEN
tinel; Jean Robinson, outside SEN
tinel; Sarah Turner, Cora Ford,
flag bearers; Edith Riggs, Cora
Ford, and A. Corrie, trustees; also
the following committee chairmen:
Hilda Hufschmidt, flowers; Mary
Rash, social; Kay Thornton,
church; Sarah Turner, parapher-
MALTA; A. Corrie, special; Margaret
Palmer, entertainment; Mollie
Hamburg, publicity. Gifts were
presented to past officers. The din
ner meeting was attended by thir-
ty-six members of the lodge. Luff's S
Greenhouses donated a flower cen
terpiece for the dinner, which was
given to Mrs. Hufschmidt in ap-
probation of her work as chairman
of the social committee which ar
ranged the affair.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
STRICKENED AT BLACKBIRD
Wilmington Man Suffered Fatal
Heart Attack While Grabbing

Heart Attack While Grabbing
A Wilmington man suffered a
fatal heart attack Friday after
noon while grabbing at Blackbird
Landing. Thomas Henry Speer, So
of Elmhurst, was stricken and fell
into the water while grabbing from
a small wharf on Blackbird Creek.
A companion, DR.. John D. Newell,
of Wilmington, left Speer on the
wharf while he took a nap in his
car. When he returned to the spot
some time later, DR.. Newell found
that Speer was gone. Thinking
that his companion was taking a
walk, DR.. Newell waited sometime
before starting to search for him.
When he could find no trace of
Speer, DIR. Newell summoned police
who found the body at z p. m. in
six feet of water near the wharf
According to DIR. Newell, the vic
tim had complained earlier in the
afternoon of headache and a
chest tightness. Mr.. Speer operat-
ed Speer's Gift and Hobby Shop on
Shipley Street in Wilmington. 4
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
SMYRNA Woman Injured

A Smyrna resident, Mrs. Irma
Gardner of High Street, was treat
ed at the Delaware Hospital, Will
mington, Sunday night for abras-
ions suffered when her head struck
the windshield of the car in which
she was a passenger. Mrs. Gardner
was injured when the car, which
was driven by Chalmers Steele of
Clayton, was brought suddenly to
a halt. She was released from the
hospital after treatment.
Smyrna times., 1951-07-12
Wesley Methodist Church

Rev. John Coppoch, minister Of
the Wesleyan Methodist Church,
announces services for the follow
ing week: Wednesday night, pray
er meeting, 7:3O pm; Sunday SER
vices: Sunday School at 10 am;
morning worship at IL am; song
and evangelistic service at 7:45 p.
m. A reception will be held for the
pastor, Rev. John Coppoch and
family at the home of Mrs. John
Clough on Friday evening. AL
members and friends are cordially
welcome.