Smyrna times., 1952-02-21
CONTEST HERE
FOR COUNCIL
Election Monday to Decide
Between Four Candidates
For Council Posts
HEAVY VOTE EXPECTED

The citizens of Smyrna will have
the opportunity to select two per-
sons to represent them on the
Town Council at an election to be
held on Monday, Feb. 25 from 2
pm. to z pm. in the American
Legion room, Town Hall. Those
elected will serve for two-year
term. The filing date was last
Friday night and the following
nominees filed: Leonard A. Collins,
William b. MARYLAND, George Luff,
Mrs. Ethel F. Hudson, and Jorn E.
Wilson, Jr. Mr.. Markland with
drew from the race Tuesday noon
leaving four candidates in the field
seeking the TWO council seats. A
brief background of the nominees
follows:
Leonard A. Collins
Leonard A. Collins, parts man.
ager at Farmers Supply Co., at
tended the Smyrna School, has
been active in the affairs of the
Citizens Hose Company for thirty
years, former vice-president of
Kent County Volunteer Firemen's
Association, and is a member of
Harmony Lodge, No. 13, A. F. and
A. M. and of Delaware Consistory.
Mrs. Ethel #. Hudson
Mrs. Ethel F. Hudson, a resident
of Smyrna for % years, member
of the Twentieth Century Club,was
formerly manager at Lighthouse
Inn, New London, Conn. and The
White House, Northampton, Mass.
George Luff
George Luff, a Smyrna florist,
was graduated from Dover High
School and Beacon College, Will
mington. He was associated for
thirteen and one-half years with
the First National Bank, Dover,
and for three years with the Penn
sylvania Railroad. He is menu
ber of the official board and a
trustee of Asbury Methodist
Church, and of Philodemic Lodge
No. Z, I.O.O.F.
John E, Wilson, Jr.
John e. Wilson, Jr., retired man.
ufacturer, was graduated from
Mercersburg Academy and the
University of Delaware. Before
his retirement he was president of
Wilson Refrigeration, Inc.
Views of Candidates
In an effort to bring before the
public views of the candidates, the
Times asked each of the four re-
naming on the ballot for state
ment. Mr.. Collins stated, LAS an
interested citizen of Smyrna, If
elected to the Office of Town Coun-
Gilman, expect to work for the
Improvement and betterment of
my community. Any report or re-
ports circulated to the contrary
are absolutely false and without
foundation" Mr.. Luff said, I'm
appreciation of Smyrna's support
in building and operation of my
florist business, consider it civic
duty to serve, and. as business
man wish to see Smyrna prosper
and grow" Mr.. Wilson in his
statement said, with sincere in
terest for the continued growth
and welfare of our town I have fill
ed my name as a candidate for
membership on our Town Council
in the forthcoming election on
Monday next. Smyrna has made
great progress in the last five
years. Many citizens believe, as I
do. that there is wonderful op-
portunity for still greater growth
and improvement in the future. l
shall greatly appreciate your sup
port on Monday, and if am elect
ed shall endeavor to serve the
community to the best of my abil-
ity." Mrs. Hudson did not wish to
make a statement.
Candidate for Treasurer
Harry J. Lower fled for the
post of treasurer, but there was
no candidate for the post of asses
sor. Mrs. Margaret O'Neill and
Lee F. Slaughter, whose terms as
councilmen expire, are not candi-
dates for reelection.