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PIANO Baldwin, Acrosonic spinet
and console models. Designed, built
and guaranteed by Baldwin
Equipped with Baldwin patented Full
Blow action. Wide variety. case. de-
'jssss ExcLUS1vE Jus TS0Isi Al HUGO woRcH
925 g st. NV.
Established 1879
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OFFICE FURNITURE
Desks wood. steel, all sizes, SO and
$40 and up; chairs. tables. book
cases, lockers. steel shelving; large
purchase RFC; savings up to 60ES.
Free delivery. Free parking. MAN
HAITIAN OFFICE EQUIP. CO., 639
New York ave. NV
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TARPS-DROP CLOTHS
2513 M st. NV. Elk. 3527.
TARPAULINS, EX. 1874
A1A Qrd az Wy


TARPAULINS, EX. 1874
414 3rd st. NV.
TELEvISION, will sacrifice; 1852 Mo-
torola; AM-FM, record player; 20-in.
screen: MAHOGANY; 3 wks. old; For
TELEyISION, 17-in. table model; 2
months old; must sell; IA. $500:
Orig. cost $500; 8 mos. old; sacri-
fice $325 cash: IA. 2-9177. -
TELEVJSION. 17-in. table model. Sill
vertone. less than year old. with
antenna. like new, S129. OR. 20SS.
TELEvISION. RcA. 16-inch, console
outside aerial. 8 months; orig. S340.
now 5000. EN-. 4434.
TELEVISION, General Electric. 10E-
inch 1850 model, excellent condi.
tion; S55. Ii. 6-1599.
TELEVISION-Used sets for sale OF
rent. DOWD'S TELEVISION, 441e
Conn. ave. Ia
TELEVISIONS-Comb. tables, console
and table. some with I'm. dual play,
500. up. Bargains in radios. SO7
IL tn NV
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

LAWN MOWER-1S inch; good eond.
SIS. WO. 0664.
LAWN MOWER tpower). "Eclipse'
18-in., 2 years old. in excel. cond.
$50. OIL. 3629 before 4 pm.
LAWNMOWER, l6 In. blade. ball
bearing, rubber tires; good con-
LAWN MOWERS. 10 of them, SS ca !;
power lawn mower. sos; good cond
Rear 1898 r. !; ave. NE. Sat
REQ Trimalawn. 81
inch,. finest power driven mower:
excellent cond;; l season use. 500.
LAWN POWER MOWERS. whirlwind
Rotary, % in, practically new,
$l20; Coldweu. 81 in. S15. WI.
LIGHT PLANTS
SURPLUS AT 30% SAVINGS.
A.C., DC, $50 WATTS TO SO XIV.
2513 MIST NV. Elk 1927.
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STEEL,

STEEL
We have al kinds Of miscellaneous
steel, angles. beams, reinforcing
steel cut to size.
GENERAL WRECKIN6 CO.
1887 Brentwood Rd. NE Nj. e177,
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DOGS. PETS. ETC.

GIVE YOUR PET A VACATION IN
the country while you are enjoying
yours Comfortable screened runs:
good food. kind supervision. kR1e0
KROss KENNELS. FsiIfax 679-J:
puppy; $50. EN-. 1904. 3
SHIPPING CRATES-Dogs. cats. etc,
an sizes; lightweight. low cost. 72l
Oglethorpe st. NV. RA. 3445. IS
CONTINUED on Next Page)
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WASHERS
FULLY AUTOMATIC
$50.

Reconditioned, guaranteed; delivered
and Installed. Bargain prices on
leading brands of automatics. Fac
tory authorized sales and service for
Maytag, whirlpool, Thor, Norge and
No DoWN pYMT.-36 MOS. TO PAY
MAYWIT APPLIANCE
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SILVFRWARE. ANY CONDITION
Jewelry, china. glassware and bric-a.
brac. d. Milestone. North 0300.
AUTOGRAPH. letters. stamp collec-
HOBBY SHOP. 1913 Wis. MI. 1872.
BABY CRIB, stroller and play pen
wanted immed. must be reasonable.
Box 155-Z, Star.
BEDROOM, dining room. contents Of
home; cash. We do moving, storage.
Ia. 2937; after pm, GE. 1916.
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SILVER TARNISH
PREVENTER BY RODIN

Keeps your silverware.. brass, etc.,
free from tarnish for at least 8 mos.
This amazing discovery does away
with LACQUER and the labor OF polish
ing 1n ssns ls4 azs p0stass ss o4s ssSt
RODIN JEWELS
so8 18th st. NV.
SiLVERWARE, hollow and fiatware,
sterling plated and Shefleld; guar
anteed big savings; nationally ad-
vertised fiatware at discount. LIV-
INGsTON & CO.. 1923 II st. NV.
sfGyERM4RE, ~ s4sSi new; l.dy's shoes.
falniture Smgi; efs'isS T1 iSoe ss6ss e0a''' misc.
SOFA. coffee table, floor lamn and
kitchen cabinet: give away prices
soFA@psrk green wool mohair;
good cond.. .$76. JE. 2-3045. 3
SOFA, green leather; new cond,; Of
SOFA BED. customemsde' G S2oi ise. size.
lamps, mirror. Cali RA. 5247.
SOFA BED, Fisher dual lounge, con-
yerts into comfortable innerspring
mattress bed: beautiful green, freize
fabric; must sell. never used; cost
sst9 z1i siI si5 isF r. jsesson safs ee G.: JH H.
SOFA Siii ~ SEDi :, gs new. gray. must sell.
oFA-BEDs. Injurious. washable
Factory SS.reSi DISPLAY ''fSs5 ROOM. SSoss
sFyHMP Fys P,W, ,vESST6;rAG ST; Sdso; MACHINES, &.
sturdy; cheap. Call GE. O974.
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PIANOS
JUNE SPECIALS

uprisht. 500. Call DE. 1922
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OIEEb
NEW-NEW

NEW-NEW
Reinforcing rods. y, n y and Y
inch, in 20-ft. lengths; 8" beams,
6x6 and SxS beams, In 40-foot
lengths. All the above items will
be cut to size; 3x4 angles, In all
USED-USED
Large stock Of used beams and angle
iron, in all sizes. Buy now while
our stock is complete:
ACE WRECK1NG co.
4O02 Minnesota Ave. NE.
LU. 4-0500.
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MOTORS

MOVIE AND PHOTO
EQUIP. access, suppl. Top brands.
ms: one-year guar. Guide free.
Open 90; Thurs, 90. BRENNER,
933 Pa. ave. NV. Park free. RE.
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WANTED - Furniture, any
amount, also refrigerator,
gas range and good piano.
Call Mr.. Grady, phi. MA. 2679.
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REUPHOLSTERING

special Sofa and chair reupholstered
labor and material; $50: workman
ship guar; 25 yrs. In same estab-
ING 2b09 14th st. NV. co. 23S1
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LUMBER BARGAINS

"a Inch FIR plywood. AXIS. $4.4S each.
IA cents SO. it.; plywood cuttings.
"a price; odd stock doors. mould
ings. hardwood white pine cuttings.
3-ft. redwood picket. 15c. Open
all day Sun. Wed. Thurs. ewes.
GEM NHII I IXInDK 90
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ANTIQUES BOUGHT
ANTIQUES WANTED

China. furniture, silverware. jewelry
and Chinese art objects. Any guam
tity. Call LOUIS SEGAL. CHI. 1898;
ewes, FM. 6165.
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Bring your dental gold. pla tinum.
discarded jewelry:. We pay cash.
A. KAHN, INC.
Ko vrApc AT ooS n CIT NU
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MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
ANTIQUES

Furniture. bric- -brac. china. glass
ware; oriental art objects. jewelry,
rugs. silverware, paintings, por-
traits: highest cash prices paid. Call
MURRAY, Ia. 1898.
Evening star., 1952-06-08

FURNITURE-Single pieces and com
pl. te households, etc: AD:. SS79;
ewes: and Sundays. AT. 251S.
FURNITURE - Full contents. odd
brio a-brac. etc. S. E. FURN. EX-
CHAN1iE. go 7th st. Sc. AT. 05S6.
FURNITURE-Will buy entire con-
tents or odd pieces; also old china.
bric-a-brac; Buying and selling for
Sts NV, ME. 52S7.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22

CHAMPAIGN - Mrs. Eva kamos
departed this life Oct. 2Ath' 1909,
at 1890 o'clock.
She was born in Carbonate,
H.. Sept. 2e. 1898.
The daughter of Mrs. Phylis
Stevenson. Her mother. father
and one brother preceded her IN
death.
She came to Champaign in the
wear of 1918. She was married
to Mr.. John Ramos Feb. %, 1927.
She was member of the Free
viii Baptist Church of Carbon
dale, Ill, since 0 years OF age,
and never moved her member
ship. Rev. ED Woods was her
pastor
Mrs. Ramos mother, Mother
Phyllis Stevenson, was the found
err of this church in the year
of 1908 Mt which time the church
was on North Walnut st, Cham
paign, III.
She leaves her husband. Mr..
John Ramos. one brother, Mr..
Gus Dixon, and host of friends.
He's standing by you all the
while;
He'd have you look to Him and
smile,
To look away from doubt and
fear,
And know that He is standing
near,
And sometimes when the shadows
fall,
You need to know that God Is all:
No longer need you be afraid,
For Jesus is at hand to aid.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22
THE HOLY SPIRIT AS GUIDE
By Mary C,layhourne

By Mary Claybourne
The Holy Spirit will teach
Us the right way 20 go
And bring the Word to mind
Which are valuable To know.
Not until Christ's ascension
Did His disciples understand
The important lesson He taught
Then the Spirit led each by the
heart and hand.
Bible W
A certain paragraph will fit our
Wherefore laying aside all
malice, all guile,
And envies, evil speakings,
help us we plead.
II pays to take an inventory
OF ourselves often, pray for true
Goodness, more Of the Holy
Spirit
AS guide in the journey we
pursue.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22

MRS. L. A. CLARK PASTORS
WIFE, DIES
Mrs. L. A. Clark, wife of the
Rev. Mr.. L. A. Clark, died at her
home, 1909 Beslin ST., Urbana,
Thursday night following an H.
ness Of several lears.
Funeral services were held at
pm. Monday at Morning Star
Free Baptist Church, with the
Rev. T. J. Edwards, indianapolis,
Ind, officiating. Burial was in
Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Mrs. Clark leaves her husband,
former pastor of the Morning
Star Free Baptist Church; a son,
two daughters, two sisters, and
two brothers.
Campbell Funeral Home was
in charge.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22
MARRIED:

MARRIED:
Mrs. Mamie Mckay and Mr..
VIM. Bell of West Maple Street
in a very quite impressive cere-
mony in the parsonage of Salem
Baptist Church. Rev. w II Don
aldson officiating. A few close
friends were present. They will
live on West Maple st.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22

Mrs. Matte Dixon, 4l0 w.
Maple ST. Champaign. was
found dead in her home about
$50 pm. Tuesday. She had
been in i'll health for some time
with a heart condition and 1t IL
believed death was from heart
attack.
Mrs. Dixon's body was discov-
cred by her husband Gus Dixon.
when he came to take her to vote
Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Dixon have been
employed in the J. M. Kaufman
residence Mt 704 w. University
Ave, Champaign. for about 90
years and Mr.. Dixon's mother
worked In the Kaufman resi-
dence at 704 w. University Ave.
Champaign, for about so years
and Mr.. Dixon's mother work
ed in the Kaufman home when IL
was built in 1898.
Mrs. Dixon was a domestic en-
ployee, Mr.. Dixon is family chauf-
.eur.
Mrs. Dixon was born in Ken
lucky and moved to Illinois at
an early age. She was a long
time member of the Bethel
Church. She leaves her husband.
and sister, Mrs. Dovie Carr.
Champaign.
Funeral services were at 2 pm.
Friday in the Bethel AME church
Champaign, and burial was in
Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Body was taken Thursday af-
ternoon from the C. e. Campbell
Funeral Home to the family res
idence where friends called until
time for the service.
Rev. j. Brewer, presiding En-
der, assisted by Rev. Robinson
and Rev. II. w. Donldson had
charge Of the service.
Messages were read by: Mrs.
Carrie Banks. Bethel Choir rem
dered music, Eureaka chapter
in charge. She was a member of
church auxiliaries~ and chartered
member of Illinois Auto Club.
900
THE HOLY SPIRIT AS GUIDE
By Mary Claybourne
The Holy spirit will teach
Us the right way TO go.
And bring the word to mind
Which are valuable to know
Not until Christ ascension
Did his disciples understand
The important lesson he taught
Then the spirit led each by the
heart and hand.
Many times in studing the Bible
A certain paragraph viii fit our
need.
Wherefore laying aside all NAL
ice, all guide,
And enYies, evil speakings, help
US we plead.
1t pays to take an inventory
or ourselves often, pray for true
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22
BAHAT QUOTATION.

ay not on any soul q load
which we would not wish to be
laid upon you, and desire not for
any one the things ye would not
desire for your selves. This Is nay
best counsel unto you, did ye but
observe il" From Bahai writings.
Meeting each Sunday at 4 7. M.
sos west Elm Street.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22
ILLINOIS NEWS

CLUB HOSTESS:
Mr.. and Mrs. Will McDuff OF
West Beslin Street were host to
III. Motor Club last Friday in
their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walls formerly
Mss Jessie Hines of Chicago Wis.
tied several days with relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. Hines of south wat
er street.
Mrs. Edith Younger Of Toledo,
Ohio spent several days with cou-
sin after attending her sisters
daughter funeral in Chicago. She
visited in home of Mr. and Mrs.
r NJ Scott and others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones of Chicago
sister of Mary Jones Urbana Wis
tied several days.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22
MACEDONIAN CALL

The Fidelis Gospel Chorus of
Salem Baptist Church, presented
week Of program with guest min
listers and Choirs: Rev. Sheriff,
JAR Church; Rev Newbill.
Pilgrim chu CHI, assistant Of Be-
thel AME; Rev. j. Craig, CINE;
Rev. j. Kilgore. Mt. Olive; closing
with Rev. T. A. Hutchins. DAN
vile and choir. Mrs. Emiline
Alexander, chairman; Mrs. Katie
Harris, President; Rev. w. Dom
aldson, pastor.
AT HONE
Misses Marie and Julia Bell,
beauticians Of Chicago.
SICK.
Mr.. Sonny Woods, North 4th
st.
Mrs. Bertha Harris, North Ash
st.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22
DINNER HOSTESS:

DINNER HOSTESS:
Miss Emma Herndon of East
Park st. was recent hostess to
Rev. Brewer and Rev. Robinson
while here conducting the late
Mrs. Dixon rites.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22
SUCCESSFUL MEETING:

Salem Baptist Church closed
successful meeting with Rev. s.
S. Hodges of Hamilton as leader.
Nine additions by baptism and 10
reclaimed. Rev. w. II Donaldson
is Pastor. Rev. f. Taborn Pastor
of Bethel AME Church is conval-
esing in st. Louis, Mo. He Is
doing slowly.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Pick
ems announce the marriage
Of their daughter, Marilyn jean,
Ia Fred johnson. Jr., on October
in Fort Worth. Texas. Inc
bride is a graduate of Cham
paign high school In 1850, at
tended the University of Illinois
ssr one year and Lincoln univer-
sity jefferson City, Mo. The
bridegroom attended Lincoln uni
versity for two years. The new
lyweds are at home In Fort
Worth, Tex.
Opening of an office mt 3ls
Main Street, Champaign, Illinois,
was accomplished by John M
Kemp, attorney and Charles II.
Phillips, Jr., accountant and in
surance agent, formerly OF this
city, NOW residing in Champaign.
Attorney Kemp, husband of the
former Esther Phillips. and SON
in-law Of the we'll known Charles
r. Phillips, graduated from the
Lincoln College of Law in this
city in 1043. After serving with
the armed forces, he was In the
adjudication division of the Chi
cago regional office of the Veter-
ans Administration. lie. left gov
eminent service to engage in the
practice Of law and real estate
buainesss
600
Rev. ]. s. Jordan, Baptist min
lister passed in Bloomington, III
JOINING SON:
Mrs. Romantic Bishop of North
LIST. ST left on Monday for Japan
where she will see her son LIST
900
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22

Goodness, more of the Holy spirit
As guide in the journey we pursue.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22
ATTENDS CONVENTION

Rev. r II. Sinclair of North
4th Street Pastor of Free Baptist
church in Kentucky attended the
Union District Convention recent
ly. The Spiritual Harmonizers are
now off the air.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22
SELECTED As MAID OF
COURT

COURT =.
Miss Catherine Davis, daughter
Of Atty. and Mrs. Clarence b.
Davis of 1715 East Capitol Ave-,
has been selected as one OF the
maids of the court of the "Beaux
Arts BALI to BIO held at the Ar
mory, November goth. Mas Da-
Wis is a senior at Springfield high
school.
600
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Jackson
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson,
Jr., were among the many at
tending the homecoming festiyi-
ties at Lincoln University, at
Jefferson City. Mo-, this past
veek end. They were the house
guests of Prof. and Mrs. James
ID. Parks.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22

INAUGURATION HELD:
The inauguration for DR.. Har-
old West, President Of Meharry
College was held on 10th with
number of Educators and friends
attending in Nashville, Tenn.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22

900
MADE GOOD

Mrs. Mercie D. Taylor formerly
of North 1st and nurse at the
earle hospital writes she was the
first practical nurse to be ad-
mitted to the Jones D. Parramoil
Hospital at Gary, Indiana and she
passed State Board in Feb. goth
and licensed. She is a LpN.
oco
VISITS PARENTS:
Mrs. Elizabeth Crawley of Chi
cago and cousin Mrs. Eleyln
Stokes visited Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Louis North End and other rela-
tives. Mrs. Rose Mary Jones and
artist husband are now located
in MINI. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Nell
son Jr. and son artist are now
located in their home in Mil. Wis.
Mrs. Bland Brown and son of
haywood were recently guest bf
Mrs. Mabel Cook of East Hill St.
NJ n. Earnest Nelson Of East
Park Street returned home after
spending several weeks in school
for USA in California. His infant
son passed while he was away.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1952-11-22
600


HONORS LITTLE FRIEND:
Mrs. N. Jamerson u Ellis Ave.
invited several children in for Lit
tie Jaquline White. The children
played games and sang. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. White
and Mrs. Jamerson and daughter
Blanche. Guest: Mario and Pat"
Roberts, Sharol White and Jaqu-
line White, Diana Jones, Angelne
Stovall. Cassie Bridgewater.
EXECUTIVE IN COMMUNITY:
Mr.. Roberts, Supervisor OF
Supreme Liberty Life Ins. sdent
several days with Mrs. Charles
Phillips Jr. Agent.
900
VISITS PARENTS:
Mrs. Howard Burris and sister
Miss Mary Connell OF Chicago
visited their parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Connell of North Poplar
st. While here they also visited
their friends Miss Clark, teacher
in N. c., and sister from Mass.
who were here attend THAR moth
ers funeral.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-20

by Miss E. Kathryn Pennypacker
and Mrs. Florence A. Clark, as well
as greetings from DIR. Park w.
Huntington, and other dignitaries.
The Staff wrote words to two fam
iliar tunes, one song portraying the
desire of a child not to be called
a estate Child" and the other song
was regarding foster parents.
Guests and staff joined in commun-
ity singing. The serious phase of
the program centered around the
picture, preface to Life. DR..
Park w. Huntington, Director of
the Department, awarded certit-
Gates of merit to the foster parents
who have given five or more years
service to caring for children
placed in their homes by the De-
partment. Those receiving awards
for ten years or over were Mr.. and
AIRS. Harvey Bradley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Cohee. Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Moor, Mr.. and Mrs. William G..
Smith, MIR. and Mrs. Charles Ca
hall. Mrs. jamie Bowers, and Mr..
and Mrs. Harley F. Taylor. Those
receiving awards for five years or
more were Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher
Alexander Miss Annie Cow, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Knox, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Earle Rambo, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Redman, Mr.. and Mrs. Rus
sell Virdin, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Barrett, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward G.
Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Van
Pelt, NJ, and Mrs. Edward Gar
rett, MI sand ,Effs. Albert Bratch-
er, Mrs, Elizabeth n. Cobb, Mr.. and
ldrs. John wilkins. Mrs. Sophis
Luckett, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Smith, Mr..
and AIRS. John Thomas, Mr.. and
MRS. Mathew Rupert. The GER
tiicates. which bear the State Seal,
were signed by Governor Elbert N,
Carve1, DR.. Huntington, and Mr.,
Mallory C. Vaughn, Chairman OF
the Department of Welfare Board,
Special recognition was given to
doctors, nurses, court and school
personnel for their contribution to
the program of service to children
living in foster homes throughout
the County. Special thanks were
expressed to the International La
tex Corporation for its contribution
of individual gifts to all active fos'
ter parents in this area as well as
to Mr.. Raymond Johnson, Music
Director of Delaware State College
who accompanied the group ir
community singing.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-20
The Smyrna Times
PHONE 1921 SMYRNA. DELAWARE

Founded by Robert d. Hoffeeker. July S.
1854. Editor and proprietor until Feb
ruary 10, 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert d. Hof-
feeker, Jr., from February 10. 1907 to
December "a. 1888.
Published Every Thursday Morning by
The Smyrna Times. Inc. 25 Commerce
Street, Smyrna, Del.
w. Lester Smith. Manager
ADVERTISEMENTS Smyrna Times
IS the business medium not only for the
town it represents but for the outlying
district of which it is the center. en-
bracing the towns of Clayton, Kenton,
Cheswold, Townsend. Leipsic. &c. A rate
of so cents per inch an insertion charged
for transient advertising. Season OF
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale. For Rent
Lost and Found Advertisements occupy
ing one inch space or less, minimum
charge of SO cents per insertion. In
memoram articles, 10 cents per line per
issue.
Entered as 2nd class matter March l5
1879 at the post office at Smyrna, Del, un-
der Act of Congress of March 3. 1873.
Subscription price. Sl.50 Der year. strictly
IN advance.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-20
100000 CARS ;
CROSS BRIDGE
Traffic Over Delaware Memoir
ial Bridge Exceeds EXpecta-
tiOns of Engineers
DAILY AVERAGE 14,216

The Delaware Memorial Bridge
completed seven months of opera
ton on Sunday, and just nine hours
before the seventh month expired
the 3,OOO,OoOth vehicle Travelled
across the span, according to Man
ager C. Lester Daniels. Mrs. Mar
tin ]. Synnott, 65 Union Street,
Montclair, New Jersey, operated
the three millionth car. She was
driving from Atlantic City to Will
mington to visit the family of Mr..
and Mrs. John E. Griggs. Mrs.
Griggs is her daughter. Daniels
said that total revenue from the
bridge during the first seven
months of operation amounted to
So, ,622, ,456.80. Average income per
vehicle is approximately ninety
cents. There has been daily av-
erage of 14,216 vehicles, far in ex-
cess of the estimated 1914 cars
which engineers believed would
use the worlds sixth largest sus-
pension span, Daniels reported. The
record for a single day is still the
first Sunday it was in operation
August 10, when 35,941 vehicles
crossed the bridge. with spring
weather ahead, and the New Jersey
Turnpike constantly used more
Smyrna times., 1952-03-20
olayton Century club NIeeting

The Clayton Century Club held
its spring luncheon meeting Thurs
day at 1890 pm, March 1S in the
club room of the Clayton Town
Hall Building. The state president.
Mrs. Peter Whaley, of Selbyville
and two viee-presidents, Miss Eliz-
abeth Peach and Mrs. Joseph W.
Ennis were present and made in
teresting talks following the well
coming address by the club presi-
dent, Mrs. Lester Smith. The room
was decorated with spring flowers
and the food was delightful. All
enjoyed a pleasant get-together.
Please remember the next regular
club meeting on March 27 at 2:S0
D. m. in the Town Hall building.
Smyrna times., 1952-03-20
Attending Naval Training Center

Attending Naval Training Center
Undergoing recruit training at
the u. S. Naval Training Center,
Bainbridge, Md, is David A. Han
kins, seaman recruit, USN, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. Hankins,
Sr., of Route 1, Smyrna, Del. A
graduate of Milton Hershey School,
Hershey, Pa, Hankins entered Ma
val service February 1, 1852. This
initial training includes instruction
in such fields as seamanship, fire
fighting, gunnery, signaling, and
other courses designed to make the
recruit well-versed in every phase
of Navy life. Upon completion of
their 11-week training period at
the recently re-activated training