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Evening star., 1952-10-05

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Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
DIR. PARK W. HUNTINGTON TELLS
ROTARIANS OF WELFARE DEPT.

The Smyrna Rotary Club had as
guest speaker at their dinner
meeting on Thursday night, the
Rev. DR.. Park w. Huntington, ex-
ecutive director of the State Old
Age Welfare Commission, who
spoke on the functions of the de-
partment of public welfare. He
said that it is composed of twelve
members who serve without salary
and attend all meetings of the
board. The department is set up
in four divisions, according to the
speaker, and each division has its
particular work, with a county
supervisor for each county. Each
county is divided into sections
where a case worker takes charge
of department business, he said.
Report for the month of July
showed that over seven hundred
families were aided, with many
causes listed for applicants. In
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
FIREMEN PLAN
FUND PROGRAM
An Intensive Canvass of This
Whole Area to Be Made for
Personal Solicitations
CONDUCTED OCT. sill

The citizens committee called
upon by the Citizens Hose Com
pany to formulate plans for and di-
rect a fund program for the volun-
teers. in view of the loss of revenue
from a carnival, met Tuesday night
at the fire house. They decided to
hold an intensive canvass of the
whole area which comes under the
protection of the Citizens Hose
Company for personal solicitation
of funds to provide continued fire
protection in this area. A door to
door canvass will be made, and the
committee is asking members of
the fire company, the Ladies Auxil-
iary, and other interested persons
to serve as solicitors. They have
already had some volunteers for
this necessary work. The cam
paign will be staged during Fire
Prevention Week, Oct. sill, when
someone will call at each house anG
business place in Smyrna and VIZ
cinity for contributions. The COM
mittee depends upon the response
of the people in this emergency
and feels that citizens will give
their support, as always, to the
volunteer firemen who are always
ready night and day to answer the
alarm for fire. A large group of
persons is required to cover the
wide territory and great number of
places to be contacted. A ther-
mometer which will register the to-
tai contribution will be put up in
"a prominent place in the town, so
that the public will be able to fol-
low the success of the campaign
from day to day. The committee
in charge of this campaign includes
e. Reynolds Bradley, J. Fletcher
Truax, John E. Wilson III, Wells
A. LEX" FAIRIES, Leroy K. Sayers,
Malcolm Belber Perkins Stats,
and Francis B. Gebhart.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18

July more than 100 aged persons
were assisted, and disabled persons
numbering 179 We're also assisted.
Total expenditure during July was
$34,817. There are now 947 chill
dren under the supervision of the
department, he continued, and
foster homes have been sought to
take care of them. There are now
440 guests at the State Welfare
Home, and SAL, sgt was expended
in July by the home. Total ex-
penditure in July by the depart
ment amounted to $245, ,667, DIR,
Huntington stated. DR.. G. J,
Prickett was chairman of the even-
ing program, and the response was
made by George w. Wright. vii.
liam Kruchen presided. Nelson
Everhart led group singing. Next
week the club will hold council
meeting at the Wayside Inn.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
BOGGS TELLS OF
FARM PROGRAM
J. Caleb BOggs Calls For Ex-
panded Program of Mark
citing Research in Talk
PRAISES SEN. WILLIAMS

Congressman J. Caleb Boggs,
Republican candidate for governor,
has called for a Continuing and
expanded program of marketing
research to find new methods of
eliminating waste and spoilage of
farm products and reduce the fin
ancial loss presently absorbed by
farmers" Congressman Boggs
spoke over radio station WJWL in
Georgetown. The major part of
his address was devoted to agricul-
ture, but he also discussed educa-
tion and praised his running mate,
Senator John ]. Williams, seeking
reelection to the Senate. "The
problems of farmers are many and
serious" Congressman Boggs de-
clared. MANY people think that
farming is very simple matter. ]
know better. Today a farmer, in
order to be successful, must be a
soil specialist, a seed expert and q
machinist. He must understand
insect pests and animal diseases.
Because of the hard work and en-
terprise of Delaware people, our
state has attained an enviable posi-
ton throughout the last half GEN.
tury or more as a leading producer
of many agricultural products. We
must bend our efforts to retain
that leadership and to be constant
ly aware of opportunities for sue
CONTINUED on Page Ffve)
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
TO APPEAR In REVUE
Local Choral Club to Make First
Public Appearance in Rotary Show

Local Choral Club to Make First
Public Appearance in Rotary Show
The Smyrna Choral Club, which
has been in training for several
months under the direction of
Lewis Grubb, Of Odessa, will make
its first public appearance at the
Dixieland Revue, to be staged by
the Smyrna Rotary Club on Oct.
1924 in the auditorium of the
Smyrna School. The group of am
ateurs who like to sing, and expect
to make contribution to the cul-
tural life of Smyrna, held busi-
ness session in connection with
their regular. rehearsal Tuesday
evening at the parish house of St.
Peters Church. Robert T. Robin
son, president, presided, and new
members of the club were well
coined. A discussion was held on
tentative plans to present Christ
mas program at a vesper service
to be held in some church in Smyr-
ma during the pre-Christmas sea-
son. New members are welcome
to join the club, and there is a
need for male voices, particularly
tenors.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
BLACKIsToNs HOMECOMING
The Rev.O. G. Brewer to Be Speak
er at Annual Service Sept. 81

Inc heN.O. ". brewer 10 BE Speak
er at Annual Service Sept. 21
The speaker at the annual home
coming service at Blackiston's
Methodist Church, west of Clayton,
will be the Rev. o. G. Brewer, of
Millington, Md. The service is
scheduled to be held Sunday, Sept.
21 at 2:15 pm. and will include an
old-fashioned hymn sing, at which
favorite hymns of those attending
will be sung if they are requested.
The music will be in charge of the
Youth Choir of the Millington
Church and the choir of Ewell's-St.
Paul Church, Clayton, with Mrs.
Edgar Mills as soloist. The church
and yards have been put in good
condition by the board of trustees
in preparation for this annual
Homecoming and everything is in
readiness, with the exterior of the
church redecorated for the occa-
sion. The public is cordially invit-
ed to attend and participate in the
service.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
Serving in Japan

Army Pvt. Fred E. johnson, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hazel v. johnson
of Smyrna is now on security duty
with the 1st Cavalry Division in
Japan. His unit, one of the first
to fight in Korea, currently is un-
dergoing extensive aerial move
ment and amphibious training on
the northernmost Japanese island
of Hokkaido. 1t was transferred
to Japan last December after IL
months of combat. Private john
son was formerly assigned to the
1O1st Airborne Infantry Division
at Camp Breckenridge, Ky. He
was a farmer before entering the
Army in February of this year.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
FIREMEN'S AUXILIARY MEET

Ladies Auxiliary Association of
Kent County to Meet Here Sept. 23
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cit
izens' Hose Company met Monday
night at the fire house with thirty
members attending and Mrs. Addie
David, president, presiding. Mrs.
Connie Morris reported on the re-
cent state convention held here.
The Kent County Ladies Auxil-
iaries Association will meet in
Smyrna at the fire house on Sept.
%. Local members are invited to
attend. The local auxiliary will
sponsor bake on Oct. 4, with Mrs.
Elizabeth Barnes as chairman.
Mrs. David appointed Mrs. John
Long chairman for the annual Hal
lowe'en party. Mrs. Bessie Pleas
anton was received as a new men,
ber.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
Town Awards Bond Issue

Smyrna Town Council at a
special meeting held last Thursday
night awarded the $250,000 bond
issue to the Farmers Bank of the
State of Delaware on their bid of
$3.50, ,610.06 with an interest rate of
two and three-eights percent.
Other bids received were from
Laird and Company, $3.50, ,255 at an
interest rate of two and one-half
percent, and Laird, Bissell and
Needs, $3.50, ,1O1.o .o2, at an interest
rate of two and three-eights per-
cent.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
Wins Badge in Korea

Pfc. Norman I. 'Reds" Everett,
2O2 E. Commerce ST., Smyrna has
been awarded the Combat Medical
Badge while serving in Korea with
the 7th Infantry Division. The
badge, a symbol of the frontline
combat medical aidman, is silver m
color and consists of d miniature
cross on a Medical Corps emblem
superimposed over a wreath. Pri-
vate First Class Everett, member
of the 18th Regiments Medical
Company, arrived in Korea last
July. He entered the Army in
April 1851 and has also been
awarded the Korean Service Rib
bon with one campaign star and
the United Nations Service Ribbon.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
BOOKS FOR TEEN-AGERS
Smyrna Library Commission Notes
Increase in Use of Teen-Age Books

Smyrna Library Commission Notes
Increase in Use of Teen-Age Books
The Smyrna Library Commission
in an effort to meet the demands of
the public in their choice Of books,
has noted the increase in use of
the library by teen-agers, which
they interpret as a healthy condi-
tion. In order to capture the in
terest of the young readers they
have his week added to the list of
new books for all readers two of
especial interest to boys and girls:
Runaway From Riches, by Jack
Bechdolt, and IA Mike for Mar
ion',' by June Dennis. For new
comers to Smyrna the commission
wishes to point out that the libr-
ary is open from $50 to 8 pm. on
Tuesday and Friday nights, in
charge of the librarian, Mrs. Louise
Denney Clifton. No one in Smyr-
ma need be deprived of good read
ing matter, and a special feature
of the library is the reading table
with a choice of all of the best
magazines published, which may be
read there and also borrowed when
replaced by current issues.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
OPEN HOUSE AT
WILSON PLANT
General Manager Announces
Plans for Open House at
Local Refrigeration Plant
ITO BE HELD OCTOBER A

Saturday, October 4th, has been
declared as Open House Day at
Wilson Refrigeration, Inc, local re-
industry, it was an
nounced by its Vice-President and
General Manager, Harold E. Wick
ham, this week. The townspeople
and everyone in the area interest
ed in a tour through the plants are
invited to take advantage of this
opportunity. The entire operation
including sheet metal fabrication,
welding, grinding, finishing, assem-
bly,, as well as the administrative
offices will be on display. Special
tour guides will be on hand to
show groups through the various
departments and answer questions
regarding their function. This
manufacturing plant, originally
founded by John E. Wilson, Jr., in
1884, was acquired by Tyler Fix
ture Corporation last year. Wilson
Refrigeration, Inc. is one of four
Tyler plants located throughout
the country. Products produced
at this plant include farm and
home freezers, milk coolers and
other commercial refrigeration
equipment. Everyone of all ages
will be welcomed and an announce
ment of more detail concerning
hours, etc. will be made at a later
date. This will be an opportunity
for the families of employees to
see one of Smyrna's leading indus
tries in actual operation.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
NAVAL ACADEMY CANDIDATE
Winner is Ebe @. McCabe, Jr., and
Edward t. Bratton, Jr., Alternate

w AAAAOA 40 INV ~ VfASN~S0Sg oAs3 SssAu
Edward t. Bratton, DR., Alternate
The recent announcement by
United States Senator J. Allen
Frear of the names of the winning
candidate and the three alternates
for appointment to the United
States Naval Academy included
the name of Edward T. Bratton,
Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. Brat
ton, Sr., of Bellefonte, as first al
ternate. Mrs. Bratton, is the for
mer Miss Ernestine Ferguson,
daughter of Mrs. Theodore Fergu-
son and the late Mr.. Ferguson, for
merly of Smyrna. Young Bratton
is student at the University of
Delaware and member of Sigma
MI fraternity. Senator Frear
praised the interest of the 81 appli-
cants who participated in competi-
tive examinations. The alternates
replace the principal candidate in
respective order, in the event he
should fail the entrance examina-
tions to the Naval Academy. The
winning candidate in the examina-
tions was Ebe c. McCabe, Jr., of
Frankford, and Edward T. Bratton,
Jr., is the first alternate.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
INSTALLATION
AT LEGION AUX.
Mrs. James Rogers Installed
as New President by Mrs
Grant G. Garis
COMMITTEES NAMED

Mrs. James Rogers, recently in
stalled as president of the Aurxil-
iary to the David c. Harrison Post
No. IA, American Legion, has APP
pointed the following committee
chairmen: Mrs. Howard Nowland,
radio; Mrs. George Scout, rehabil-
itation; Mrs. Vernon Ford, poppy;
Mrs. Clay Bailey, membership; Mrs
Howard Deakyne, music; Mrs.
Francis O'Neill, Girls State; Mrs.
William E. Matthews, Jr., Amer
icanism; Mrs. John Still, Jr., Jun
ior activities; Mrs. Oscar Attix,
child welfare; Mrs. George David,
community service; Mrs. Eugene
Goldsborough, Mrs. Clark Knots,
and Mrs. Lee Dealyne, constitution
and bylaws; Mrs. Bertha Pierce,
education of orphans of veterans;
Mrs. Davis Turner, legislation and
national defense; Mrs. Howard
Deakyne, past presidents parley;
Mrs. Edward Boyles, publicity;
Mrs. Frank Morris, sunshine and
cheer; Mrs. Clifford Burge, civil de-
fenSe.
Installation of Officers
The new officers were installed
at a dinner meeting at the Wayside
Inn, with Mrs. Grant G. Garis, past
department president, officiating.
The other officers were Mrs. Clay
Bailey, vice president; Mrs. Walter
Downes, recording secretary; Mrs.
Garis, corresponding secretary and
treasurer; Mrs. Marion Johnson,
chaplain; Mrs. Harry Turner, serg-
eant-at-arms; Mrs. Leonard Collins
historian, who was in charge of ar
rangements for the dinner.
New Members
The following new members
were announced: Mrs. Anton Ben
son, Mrs. Clifford Lasanna, Mrs.
James Warren, Mrs. Hilda Hobson,
Mrs. Hazel Lockerman, Mrs. Will
liam Horsey, and Mrs. John Still,
Sr. Re-instated were: Mrs. Will
liam E. Matthews, Jr., and Mrs.
Charles Burrous. New junior mem
bers include Caroline Lockerman,
Carol Ann Horsey, Sharon Lee
Still, and Jean Ford, re-instated.
Mrs. Deakyne was presented past
presidents ring. A covered dish
supper is planned by the group at
which they will entertain depart
ment officers and members of the
local Legion post. The date will
be set in the near future, The
next meeting, Monday, Oct. 6, will
be held at the home of Mrs. Garis.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
UNION CHURCH
163 YEARS OLD
Old Church Near Blackbird
Holds Celebration With
Special Services
TRUSTEES ELECTED

The 163rd anniversary celebra-
tion of Old Union Church between
Townsend and Blackbird was held
last Sunday with a program of all
day services and other features.
The Rsv. DR.. o. A. BARLEY, super
intendent of the Dover District of
the Peninsula Methodist Confer
ence, preached at the morning SER
vice and the Rev. Milton H. Keene,
Wilmington, at the afternoon SER
vice. Following the afternoon SER
vice, two white dogwood trees were
planted on the church grounds in
memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Locker
man Leach and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Weldon. They were the gifts of
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Leach and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Learned. Mr..
John G. Leach was reelected presi-
dent of the "Old Union" Church
Society. Joseph c. Hutchinson,
ST., of Townsend, was elected vice
president, and w. Harmon Money
of Middletown, secretary-treasurer.
Trustees reelected were: Mr..
Hutchinson, who was also reelected
as a director; Nathaniel w. Van
Horn of Townsend, and Mrs. Mar
garet w. Pierce of Middletown.
Two new directors were named.
They are Mr.. Louise Weldon Jack
son of Wilmington, and Malvin
Van Horn of Townsend. In addi-
tion to Mr.. Hutchinson, directors
reelected were Mrs. Helen B.
Money of Middletown, Mrs. Helen
wv. Learned of Cheswold, James H.
Carpenter, Jr,, and John Heston
Atwell of Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
WOMEN
TO MEET HERE
State Federation of WOmen's
Clubs to Hold Fall Confer
ence Here September 20
ANNOUNCE PROGRAM

The fall conference of the Della
ware State Federation of Women's
Clubs will be held in Smyrna on
Saturday, Sept. 20 starting at
1918 am. 1t will be held in the
auditorium of the Smyrna School,
with the state president, Mrs. JOS
eph wv. Ennis, presiding. The in
vocation will be given by the Rev.
Walter l.. Beckwith pastor of AS
bury Methodist Church. Mrs. Rob-
ert Denney, president of the Twen-
tieth Century Club, will welcome
the guests, and Mrs. Ennis will
give a message. There will be Sec
tional meetings of the chairmen of
departments with state chairmen.
The afternoon session will start at
1870 pm. The speaker will be Mrs.
John L. Whitehurst, chairman of
Americanism for the General Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs, and past
president of General Federation.
Mrs. Whitehurst, of Baltimore, has
long been a leader in national and
international affairs, and in Janu-
ary, 1851 was appointed special as
sistant to the Federal Civil De-
fense Administrator, Millard Cald-
well. She was sent to Great
Britain to observe. the problems in
defense during the war, going thru
THE air raids with the British, and
organized the women of Maryland
for civil defense during the war.
She represented President Truman
in Switzerland at an international
health conference, among her ac-
tivities which have taken her to
many foreign lands. All club MEM
bers are invited to attend the con-
ference on Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
FARMERS BANK BUILDING
Has Necessary Steel for Building
Announced by President Patton

y
Announced by President Patton
The construction of the new
building of the Farmers Bank of
the State of Delaware is proceed
ing rapidly. President William K.
Patton stated that 1--WE believe we
have in our contractors hands all
the steel we shall need" "The
second floor steel is being delivered
this week." Mr.. Patton further stat
ed. "Our new building is a tre-
undertaking in a time of
controls and shortages. We are,
however, endeavoring to carry out
each and every direction of the
Construction Controls of N.P.A
and of Washington" "Our depos-
itors and our friends who are SO
considerate of our locations and
the inconvenience you are undergo
ing" said Mr.. Patton, make me
feel like saying to every person I
see in the bank, Thank You for be-
ing so kind" ''We're building all
this for your future convenience
and protection-Rest Rooms, Con-
ference Rooms, Elevator Service,
and over all, air-conditioning,
When the construction work is
completed, we will all be thankful,
Until then, forgive us for the in
convenience"
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
Homecoming at Friendship Church

The annual homecoming at
Friendship Methodist Church win
be observed next Sunday. Friend
ship Methodist Church, Rev. Con-
ME Dickens, pastor, announces SER
vices for Sunday, September 81 at
2 pm, Love Feast. Special selec-
tions by the Youth Choir. Also,
several selections will be rendered
by Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey Deakyne
of Wilmington. Sermon: Rev.
Connie Dickens, 8 pm. Friendship
Methodist Church having been
founded in 1882, rebuilt in 1866,
ranks among the historical edifices
of this state.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
ATTENDING CONVENTION
Richard w. Comegys, Jr., Attend
ing Young Peoples Convention

Richard w. COmegyS, d., Attend
ing Young Peoples Convention
Richard w. Comegys ,Jr., down.
state president of the United Move
ment of Christian Youth of the
Episcopal Diocese of Delaware, is
representing the young people of
the churches of Kent and Sussex
Counties at the Triennial Conven-
tion being held in Boston. Miss
Sally Esdale, Wilmington, New
Castle County president of the
UMCY's, is also attending the con-
vention. The youth representa-
tives are quartered at Tufts Col
lege. Young Comegys is a men,
Der of the Acolytes' Guild of st.
Peters Church. He was on mo-
tor trip in Canada with his par
ents and was taken to Montreal to
board the train for Boston.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
Smyrna Homemakers Club

Today, Thursday, at 2 pm. the
Smyrna Homemakers Club win
meet at the home of Mrs. James r.
Frazier Street. The topic,
Food From Other Lands will be
presented by the new Kent County
home demonstration agent, Miss
Charlotte Swanson.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
Presbyterian Church Xmas Bazaar

PreSbyter1an Church AmlaS Bazaar
The annual Christmas bazaar
sponsored by the women of the
First Presbyterian Church will be
held this year on Thursday and
Friday, Dec. 6 and z. Committee
chairmen for the affair, to be held
in the social hall of the church, are
Mrs. Lester Russell, Mrs. Harry
Jackson, and Mrs. Fred Slaughter.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
To Sing at Club Conference

Miss Betty Jane Griffin will sing
a solo, accompanied by Miss Ruth
johnson at the afternoon session Of
the fall conference of the Della
ware State Federation of Women's
Clubs to be held here on Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
DixieIand Revue by Rotary Club

The Smyrna Rotary Club will
stage the Dixieland Revue, a min
strel show, on Thursday and Fri
day evenings, Oct. % and "a at s
o'clock in the auditorium of the
Smyrna School. The committee
named in charge of the production
includes Reynolds Pratt, chairman,
Nelson Everhart, director, George
E. Bryson, William H. Willis, Le-
roy K. Sayers, and Hal Wichha1n.
Further details win be released at
a later date.
Smyrna times., 1952-09-18
Smyrna Grange Meet Tonight

The regular business meeting of
the Smyrna Grange will be held
tonight, Thursday with Master
Charles z. Dukes presiding. The
program will be in charge of the
lecturer, Mrs. Arthur Short. The
National Booster Might program Is
scheduled to be held on Thursday,
October 8.