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Evening star., 1952-05-21
Col. Remon Appears
Winner in Panama;
Loser Charges Fraud
BY the Associated Press

PANAMA CITY. Panama, May
21.-Panama's military strong
man, Col. Jose Antonio Remon,
apparently had clinched his coun-
ltry's presidency today. His chief
opponent, charging fraud, petit
toned the National Elections,
Board to annul the May II vot-'
ling.
A preliminary count of the votes
in almost two-thirds of the coun-
ltry's precincts-425 of 699-gave
Col. Remon 73.465 votes to 1880
for Roberto F. Chiari.
Col. Remon's advantage was boil
stored by a one-man majority on
the Elections Board. His govern
ment-backed five-party National
Patriotic coalition has seven men,
bers to six from Mr.. Chairs four
party civil alliance. An adverse
ruling can be appealed to the
courts.
The board was expected to meet
today to name a committee to
study Mr.. Charts petition.
The complaint charged Col.
Remon's followers with double
voting through the use Of blank
citizenship certificates and of
bleaching solutions which washed
away the indelible ink marking
voters fingers after they balloted.
The petition also accused the
national police, which Col. Remon
headed until he became a candi-
|date, intimidated voters at gun
point, imprisoned precinct board
members and stole ballot boxes
to stuff them with ballots marked
for Col. Remon.
Though running far ahead on
the preliminary count, Col.
Remon probably will not be de-
clared officially the winner for
some time. After the preliminary
count the elections board must
make an official recount.
Evening star., 1952-05-21
BY the Asseeioied Press

PARIS. May 21.-The Foreign
Affairs Committee voted Is to IA
today in favor of full debate on
foreign affairs in the French Ma
tional Assembly before the sign
ing Of any European defense COM
munity agreement.
The committees recommends
tions are not binding on the AS
Sembly or the Cabinet. Repre-
sentatives of the six nations draw
ing up treaty to form a one
uniform European Army have
been meeting in Paris for three
Evening star., 1952-05-21
French Committee Seeks Foreiqn Affairs Debate

days. They expect to sign an
agreement Monday.
The committees action-an OBJ
vious effort to balk Frances par
ticipation in the European Army
as it is shaping up-was made
possible by the Socialists voting
with the Communists and De
Gaullist members.
The center parties backing
Premier Antoine Pinay's cabinet
voted against the debate.
Signing of the treaty will not
bind France or the other five
nations until it is ratified by the
Parliaments of each country.
Evening star., 1952-05-21
Norfolk Newspaper Record

NORFOLK. May q R.-The
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch will pub
lish the largest newspaper in local
history tomorrow 276-page edi-
ton keyed to Fridays opening Of
"a $23 million bridge and tunnel
link between Norfolk and Ports
mouth.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06

At an impressive assembly pro-
gram in the auditorium Of the
Hartly Public School Friday morn
ing, four girls and two boys, men,
bers of the 7th and 9Th grades,
were installed as school safety
'patrolmen by Mr.. F. ]. Jamison,
member of the Delaware Safety
Council, who presented each of
them with badge and belt, signi-
flying their position. Members of
the patrol are Thelma Teat, Bobby
Mitchell, Billy Krupka, Loretta
Evans, Helen Poore, and Catherine
Morris. Angelo Abbott was not
present to receive his insignia. The
patrolmen began their duties on
March 1st, when they assisted the
three bus drivers in maintaining
order on the busses while enroute
to and from school. Their duties, as
outlined by the Delaware Safety
Council, are assigned them by the
bus drivers. Such assignment shall
in no way change the full respon-
sibility of the drivers. Two patrol
members are appointed for each
bus, one at the rear of the bus and
one at the front. They shall see
that all pupils are aboard the bus
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
AGAIN TO
MAKE AWARDS
Title of Outstanding Citizen
To Be Given at a Dinner
Mteting on March 10th
DIR. MILLER SPEAKER

The Smyrna Lions Club will
award the title of Outstanding
Citizen for 1851 at a dinner meet
ing to be held at the Wayside Inn
on Monday, March 10. DR.. George
R. Miller, Jr., state supervisor of
public instruction, will be the
speaker and make the presentation.
The award is made annually to a
citizen who has given unselfish SER
vice to the community with no
thought of reward during the past
year. The selection committee this
year includes John w. Jacobs, Jr.,
chairman; John D. Schafer, Jr.,
publicity; Clarence Collins, secre-
tary; Victor D. Ennis, certificate;
and Howard Slaughter, arrange
ments. The Lions will have as their
guests at the dinner representa-
tives from all local organizations,
service clubs, the school, the may
or, council members, and town
manager, and the pastors of all
churches in Smyrna. The dinner
will be attended by approximately
sixty-fve persons.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
SAFETY PATROL INSTALLED
AT HARTLY PUBLIC SCHOOL

and in safe riding position before
the bus starts. They will assist the
driver in checking attendance and
see that no children have their
heads, arms and hands out of
windows and that books, lunch kits
and other packages are placed
where children are not likely to
stumble over them. The patrol
members will assist the driver in
seeing that children board or
leave the bus in a quiet and order
ly manner. Patrol members shall
see that children who have to cross
the highway await the drivers sig
nal to cross. IF necessary, the pa
troll members shall assist the driv-
er in the use of the emergency
door, under the drivers instruction.
All demerits shall be reported by
the patrol member to the home
room teacher of the offending child,
and then, if necessary, to the par
ent of the child. All pupils receiv-
ing no safety demerits during the
next three months will be rewarded
for their good behaviour by being
given trip to some point of inter-
est by the Hartly P.TA.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
WILLING WORKERS An CLUB
Met at Home of June and Marjorie
Colder on February 18th

Met at Home of June and Marjorie
Colder on February 18th
The meeting of the Willing
Workers All Club met at the home
of June and Marjorie Colder on
February 1S, 1852 at 8 o'clock. The
meeting was called to order by the
president with the All Pledge flag
salute and Bible reading. Roll Call
and collection of dues followed. The
minutes of the last meeting were
road and approved. The treasurer
reported that $1,000 had been sent
for the 'TFYE" program. Since
there was no old business to dis
cuss, new business was called for.
All Week wa discussed, which is
March 10. Plans were made for
the window display. Nancy Knotts
was to see about a window. After
the plans for the window were dis
cussed it was planned to hold a
bake on March Is, 1852. Since
there was no other business the
meeting was turned over to June
Colder who gave a demonstration
on making salads.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
EAGLES ARE
UNDEFEATED
First Season in Twenty Years
Without a Loss After
Overcoming st. Andrews
SET SCORING RECORD

Last Friday evening the Smyrna
High School Eagles Basketball
team really came through! Back
as far as the records of the basket
ball teams go there has not been
an undefeated season for the last
20 years. Robert Everett and his
small squad of have really done
it. For the first time in five years
the Eagles overcame their No. 1
obstacle which was st. Andrews
School. Last season st. Andrews
was the only team that stopped
the high spirited Eagles, but this
year there was different side to
the story. The Eagles not only
went undefeated in IA games but
set state scoring record when
they defeated Harrington High 116
to so. Winning over Middletown
High on last Friday night gave the
Eagles 891 points for the season
and they held the other teams on
their schedule with only $50.
High Scorers
Ebe Joseph and Dave Jacobs
were high scorers for the Eagles
with 319 and 1877 respectively.
George Coyle, veteran guard, was
also a high scorer on the Eagles
team with 12s points. The follow
ing seniors played their last high
school basketball game: Ebe JOS
eph, Dave Jacobs, George Coyle,
John Isaacs, Sonny Leager, and
Bill Doughten. The Eagles record
is as follows:
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
ROTARIAiNS SEE FILM
"WhistIe in the Night, an Ameri
can Railroad Film, Shown Here

can NdlrOdu FUN, SnOWu here
whistle in the Might, film
presented by the American Rail-
roads, was shown last Thursday
evening at the Smyrna Rotary
Club. It showed the many modern
Accommodations now in use for the
pleasure of the public. Freight,
mail, perishables, and live stock
were among the phases shown in
the latest modes of travel. Main
tenance of the trains, the road
beds, switching systems, were pic
tured, and the firm proved that
every incentive to better the SER
vice and put better trains at the
disposal of the travelling public
were being made. Howard Pletsch
was the chairman of the program.
James e. Everhart presided. Cliff
ton Nowland was the guest of the
Rev. Walter l.. Beckwith. Next
Thursday, following dinner, the
Rotarians will attend the program
to be presented by DR.. Ralph B.
Jones at the meeting of the Smyr-
ma Special District Parent Teacher
Association.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
SCOUT COUNCIL MEETING
Ball Room of Hotel DUPONT Chosen
as Place To Hold Affair on May

Ball Room of Hotel DUPONT Chosen
as Place To Hold Affair on May 1
Don w. Martin, Chairman of the
Council Annual Meeting Commit
tee of the Del-Mar-Va Council, an
nounced that Thursday, May 1,
1852 has been selected as the date
for the Seth Annual Meeting of the
Del-Mar-Va Council. Don W.Mar-
tin is Past President of the Amer
lean Association of Airport Execu-
tives and is now Manager of the
New Castle County Airport of Will
mington, Delaware. The Ball Room
of the Hotel DUPONT in Wilmington
has been chosen for this affair by
the committee and large attend
ance from all Districts in the
Council is expected. ]. Harold
Williams, Scout Executive of Provi-
dence, Rhode Island, nationally
known speaker who has spoken in
every state in the 4S and many
of the cities in Canada, will be the
guest speaker. Some of the fea-
lures of the program will include
recognition of those Troops and
Scouters that have participated in
the Scouting Movement for twenty
or more years and awarding of the
Silver Beaver, the highest award
given by the Council, for outstand.
ing service to boyhood. Another
feature will be the report of the
Council Nominating Committee
and the election of Council Officers
and Members-at-Large.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
FIRE MAKES
Ii HOMELESS
Smyrna and Clayton Fire
Companies Answer Call at
BrenfOrd on Thursday
ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILY

The Smyrna-Clayton community
once again came to the aid of a
victim of fire, when the home at
Brenford occupied by Ben Smith
was destroyed last week. Thirteen
people were made homeless by the
blaze. The Smyrna firemen had the
assistance of the Clayton and Ches-
void Fire companies, but were de-
layed in getting to the fire by a
train on the Pennsylvania Railroad
which held them up. AS one fire.
man expressed it: I'VE had to at
on one side of the tracks and watch
the house burn on the other side."
The house was owned by George
Takach. The family including Ben
Smith. his ten children. and three
relatives who were helping out dur
ing his wife's illness at Edgewood
Sanitarium, were housed overnight
in the potato house on the farm of
Edward C. Brown, which was heat
ed. The next day various organiza-
tions and individuals came to the
assistance of the family.
Organizations Help Family
The Red Cross, under the direc-
ton of the home service chairman,
Mrs. John L. Johnson, supplement
ing the work of other agencies,
provided blankets and other arti-
cles; the clothing committee of the
PTA, Mrs. Margaret Ruby, chair
man, working with Mrs. Clara
Spar, school nurse, provided
clothes for the children. Individuals
donated ber, a studio couch, and
more clothing, and a two-room
house was found at Woodland
Beach within twenty-four hours.
The Smyrna Grange through its
community service program has
taken an active part in rehabilitat-
ing the family by providing cloth
ing.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
LIBRARY ADDS
SIX NEW BOOKS
Smyrna Library Observes
Lenten Season With Addi-
tion of InspiratiOnal Books
BOOKS ARE LISTED

There is a definite trend in the
reading habits of Americans to be
seen merely from glance at the
best seller lists, and that is the
greatly increased interest in books
about religion. Even tho the read
ers want their religion presented
to them in popular form, their de-
mand for books of the inspiration
al type is apparent. During this
Lenten season, the Smyrna Libr-
ary, in keeping with libraries
everywhere, will place six new
books with the special quality of
inspiration. These books will have
year-'round appeal which will
outlast the season of Lent. The
new list includes "a Man Called
Peter, by Catherine Marshall, a
current best seller; also 'The
Life We Prize, by Elton True
blood, leading Quaker philosopher
author, which is found on all lists
of devotional reading. "The Great
est Book Ever Written" by Fulton
Oursler, remains on the best seller
list, holding its place among fiction
and adventure. "Barrabas", by Par
Lagervist; Teach Us To Pray, by
Charles F. Winston; and the stir
ring drama, "a Sleep of Prisoners"
by Christopher Fry, complete the
list of inspiring books which will
be available to all who use the Ii
brary. julius Stulman has writ
ten: "Only as we can come up with
some meaningful answers to the
age-old questions about the nature
of man and the nature of the uni
verse, can we hope to deal with the
threats to sanity and survival that
press in upon us from many sides
To seek to integrate ourselves and
our society with Great Design OF
the universe; that is the high ad-
venture to which religion calls us. y
Books which seek to interpret
these meanings are the greatest OF
morale builders. Bruce Barton
says: Nero advertised a rich re-
ward for anyone who would bring
him a new pleasure. IF anyone
should offer that reward today, ]
would tell him-Buy and read
books"
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
To Address woman's Auxiliary

Mrs. Jesse Cooper, Camden, vice
president for Kent County of the
Diocesan Woman's Auxiliary, will
be a guest at the meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary of st. Peters
Church next Monday afternoon.
She will address the members on
the work of the auxiliary in the
diocese and will be presented by
Mrs. Richard w. Comegys, who
will preside. The meeting will be
held at 2 o'clock on Monday, March
10. Mrs. Warner w. Price, Jr. and
Mrs. Fred Heinold, Sr., will act as
hostesses at the tea which will fol-
low the meeting.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
ST. PETERS AUX.
FASHION SHOW
Will Be Presented by Bird.
Speakman at School Audi
torium on March 10th
CHILDREN'S AS MODELS

Interest in the coming Fashion
Show to be presented by Bird
Speakman, Inc. and Marjorie
Speakman, Inc. centers around the
appearance of young children as
models, as well as teen-agers and
adults. The show will be held in
the auditorium of the Smyrna
School on Thursday, March 20,
sponsored by the Woman's Auxil-
iary of st. Peters Church. Mrs.
Warner w. Price, Jr., is general
chairman; Mrs. C. L. Harmonson,
in charge of stage setting; Mrs.
Harley Bodley, tickets; Mrs. James
Merrill and Mrs. Walter w. Speak
man, the children's phase of the
show.
Children as Models
The children who will appear as
models include Rose Ann Laggner,
Nancy Ennis, Gail Mills, Rosemary
Lamb, Cynthia Lamb, John Fearon
Jr., James Pritchard, Joan Niles,
William B. Owens, Jr., Anne Car
roll Price, Robert Comegys, Kay
Everhart, Terri Slaughter, Lee F.
Slaughter, III, Alan Robinson, Jr.,
Charl Robinson, John Lazzeri, Jr.,
Suzanne Price, Nancy Lee Wheat
ley, Robert Merrill, John Schafer
III, Suzanne Wootten, Mary Jo
Robertson, Sandra Sparks, Jeffries
Lewis, Louise Lange, George Carol
Wright, and Marjorie Missy
Speakman. The teen-agers who
will model clothing for their age
group will be Tarun Comegys, Jane
Nuckols, Diane Shortt, and Diane
Davis.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
HOSE COMPANY
HOLDS MEETING
Geo. r. Stevenson Made Life
Member After Being Ac-
tive Member 40 Years
RECORDER REPORTS

At the regular monthly meeting
of the Citizens Hose Company on
Monday night Mayor George r.
Stevenson was made a life member
of the company. He has seen
forty years of active service with
the fire company, is a past presi-
dent and charter member; also a
past president of the Delmarva
Volunteer Firemen's Association.
In addition, he was chairman of
the building committee at the time
the present building was erected.
With John w. Jacobs, Jr., presid-
ing, resolution was presented on
the feasibility of erecting an addi-
tion to the fire house, to house
equipment. The president will ap-
point a committee to investigate
details as to cost, and report at a
future meeting of the group. Five
new members We're received: VIII
liam Carson, Leroy Sayers, Will
liam R. Long, Leon Morris, and
Irving Porter.
Recorder Submits Report
Lex FAIRIES, fire recorder, submit
ted a report for the month of Feb
ruary, which showed the highest
number of alarms in any month
for many years. The volunteers
responded to II alarms; 6 town,
and IL rural. The total number of
men in service, $50; total hours in
service, II hours, 81 minutes; total
man hours in service, 1858; total
miles Travelled, 1877. Types of fires
included chimney, 4; grass, 5;
barn, 1; dwellings, 5; auto, 2. A
discussion was held on the matter
of members of the company re-
spending to an alarm, and others
driving at an excessive rate of
speed; also those who follow the
apparatus to the scene of a fire. 1t
is announced that the traffic laws
will be enforced from now on, in
Guiding the speed limit in the
town, and offenders will be punish
ed. The Kent County Volunteer
Fremen's Association will hold
their ladies night celebration at
Caesar Rodney High School on
March 25, when a banquet, vaude-
vile show, and dance are planned
for the program. Tickets may be
purchased from Harry Pusey.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
DIR. MUSSEIMAN AT PTA
DIR. p. X Musselman to Explain
F1uOridation of Water Supply

The public is invited to attend
the meeting of the Smyrna Special
District School Parent Teacher AS
sociation tonight at o'clock in the
school auditorium. The speaker will
be DR.. Paul K. Musselman, secre-
tary of the State Board of Dental
Examiners, who will explain the
fiuoridation of water supplies to
prevent tooth decay, and will also
answer questions. All service or
CARNATIONS have been invited to at
tend and to send representatives.
James E. Everhart will preside and
the Smyrna Rotary Club will at
tend following their dinner meet
ing.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
Death of Mrs. Mary L. Walker
Funeral SERVICES for MRS. Ma

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary
L. Walker, 78, of Townsend, who
died at her late residence on Tues
day, March 4, will be held from the
FAIRIES Funeral Chapel on Friday,
March Z. The Rev. Walter L. Beck
with will be in charge, and inter-
ment will be in Odd Fellows Gene
terry, Smyrna. Mrs. Walker was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Cummins of Delaware, and the
widow of the late Charles w.
Walker. She is survived by two
children: Charles Irving Walker of
Townsend, and John Cooper Walk
er of Smyrna; and three grand
children, and three great grand
children also survive.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
CLAYTON PTA To MEET
Chorus of 18th and 9Th Grade Pupils
to BE on Program


to Be on Program
The regular March meeting of
the Clayton PTA, to be held ON
Wednesday evening, March IL, at 8
pm, will have an unusually attrac-
tive and interesting program which
will be provided by the combined
chorus of the 7th and 9Th grades
under the direction of Elizabeth
Kern. On a recent visit to the
school, DIR. George R. Miller, Jr.s
State Superintendent of Public In
struction, commented very favor
ably on the performance of this
group. The regular business meet
ing of the Association will be held
following the presentation of this
program. The Selections will be:
Were You There, Alleuluia, Oxen
Come, April Showers, Songs My
Mother Taught Me, and an Easter
carol.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
New Type Growers Meeting

Campbell Soup Company, Cam
den, N. ]. and w. L. Wheatley, Inc,
Clayton will jointly sponsor a
growers meeting to be held at Odd
Fellows Hall, Middletown at 1:3O
pm, Tuesday, March 18th, for
growers interested in peas, corn,
tomatoes, lima beans and pumpkin.
Scheduled to address this meeting
is DR.. Jackson B. Hester, Campbell
Soup Company soil technologist.
This meeting is designed only for
growers interested in a program to
increase yields and improve quality
on these crops. Discussion is also
expected on the continued market
outlook for these vegetables.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
Attend sportsman,s Show

Members of the local Explorers
Post, Boy Scouts of America, will
be treated to a trip to the Sports
mans Show in Philadelphia today
by their advisor, James B. Flem-
ing. Boys making the trip are:
Tom Simpson, Richard Comegys,
Denny Cole, Brooks Banta, Carlton
Seward, Gerald Heinold, Joe Stew
ems, Bill Fleming and Alec Wood.
1t was also announced this week
that Franklin Cole had been ap-
pointed assistant advisor to the
group.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
TO HEAD RED
CROSS DRIVE
Chas. M. Gee, Cashier of Ma
tiOnal Bank Here, to Head
Area No. A Drive
DRIVE ENDS MARCH 81

The 1852 Red Cross campaign
for Area No. will be headed by
Charles M. Gee, cashier of The Ma
tional Bank of Smyrna. Mr.. Gee
has been cashier of the bank since
1916, having previously served for
four years in the finance Office of
the United States Army Air Fore
es. A native of Covington, Ten
nessee he moved to New York City
in 1924 and had been connected
with the Corn Exchange Bank and
Trust Company for fourteen years.
Active in civic matters, ne is first
vice-president of the Smyrna Lions
Club, secretary and treasurer of
the Kent County Bankers Associa-
tion, and a member of the board
of trustees of Asbury Methodist
Church. Mr.. Gee has named the
following captains: Mrs. Andrew
ID. Cole, Main Street; Victor D. En-
mis-, Commerce Street; Mrs. Vernon
Foard, South Street; Mrs. Joseph
r. Jefferson, Mount Vernon Street;
Mrs. S. Allen Moffitt, Union Street;
Mrs. Lee Gooden, Market Street
Plaza; Mrs. Ethel Urian, Frazier
Street; Mrs. Richard c. Price, Lake
Como Gardens; Mrs. Victor D.
Ennis, Delaware Street; Mrs. Will
liam K. Kraus, Spruance City; Mrs,
Clarence Collins, Turner's Row;
William IF. Matthews, Jr.; business
area and DUPONT Parkway; Miss
Catherine Leonard and Mrs. Will
liam G.. Roe, State Welfare Home;
Mrs. Levi Everett, Kenton; Mrs
Virginia Wootten, Clayton; Charles
v. williams, John Bassett Moore
High School.
Campaign During March
The campaign will continue dur
ing the entire month of March, ac-
cording to Mr.. Gee. The area
quota is $500. There is great
need for funds this year, due to the
catastrophe foods in Kansas and
Missouri. The American Red Cross
has been described by President
Truman as one of the greatest
charitable organizations of oul
times. 1t stands ready to meet
any emergency during war OF
peace, and is doing a noble job at
the present time in Korea. The
Blood Mobile Bank has done a re-
markable job of collecting and dis
tributing blood plasma to oui
fighting men, saving the lives Of
many of our sons. Mr.. Gee has is
sued the following statement: 1--WE
hope you will also give generously
to this worthwhile charitable or
ganization."
Smyrna times., 1952-03-06
SCULPTOR BUILDS IGLOo
Leroy Sayers Builds Igloo About
Ten Feet in Height Last Sunday

Leroy Sayers Builds Igloo About
Ten Feet in Height Last Sunday
Snow sculptors seldom have the
chahce to express their art in this
area, but on Sunday Leroy Sayers
grasped the opportunity and built
a high igloo in the yard of the Ma
tional Bank of Smyrna. With a
base approximately nine feet by
six, formed of what looked like
huge rolls of cotton, batting, the
igloo stood when finished at about
ten feet in height, topped by a
slender column bearing sphere of
snow at the top. Mr.. Sayer, who
moved to Smyrna several years
ago from northern Pennsylvania
and is used to snow, was assisted
by his young son, Ronnie, a first
grader at the Smyrna School. De-
spite the rising temperatures the
structure was standing firmly on
Tuesday.