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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-08-15
Open to Vets

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - The
complete facilities Of the National
Baptist Hotcl-Bath House in Hot
Springs have been offered 10 the
Department Of Defense and the
Veterans Administration for the
rehabilitation OF veterans return
ing from Korea.
This announcement was made
this week by DR.. A. M. Town
send. chairman Of the Finance
Commission Of the National
Baptist Convention. U. S. A..
Inc.
DR.. Townsend said the offer
was made because the Bath
House Hotel is an ideal rest and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-08-15
Max
Draws Fire
of White

NEW YORK.-Msx Yergan'l
commentator OF the appoint
ment of Gov. James F. Byrnes "a
the United States delegation Ia
the United Nations is "incredi-
BILE" Walter White. executive Sec
rotary Of NAACP. said this week
in reply TO the former executive
director Of the Council on African
Affairs.
DR.. Yersan. in q letter pub
iishsd in New York dsiliss.
said; The appointment Of Gov
ernor Byrnes to the American
delegation is in the interest Of
this country and Is TO be COM
mended."
Ignoring the South Carolina
governors long record OF anti
Negro pronouncements and ac-
tivity. DR.. Yergsn praised Gov.
Byrnes because OF the latter's
anti-communist position
He also attacked Mr. White for
his opposition to the Byrnes sp-
pointment.
Recalling DR.. Yersan's earlier
coneiliaiorY statement on Prime
Minister Malan Of South AZ
rics. Mr.. White. in his reply.
said that this defense Of Byrnes
Causes one 10 wonder what
has happened 70 DR.. Ysrgsns
principles and Judgment"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-08-15

ilcns os state are also citizens
Of the United Statcs and entitled
10 the full protection OF federal
laws"
Many states. he poiVied out.
do not have as adequate civil
rights laws as New York. "Ac-
cordingly. the rights Of citizens
Of those states urgently need the
protection Of federal statutes"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-08-15
NEW ArTENnANcE

A total Of 275,8l8 fans watched
the Detroit Lions in action In six
regularly-scheduled home games
Of the 1882 season TO establish a
new home attendance rerord.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-08-15

NEW LONDON. Conn"Im proud Of my medal That goes
saving decorated by thing
little difficult holding such medal knowing that
probably will recognized have
many OF Korea who weren't their
m Of valor.'
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-08-15
FIJI investigations
Upheld by Wilkins

NEW HORk.-Disturbed by reports from the Gov
ernors Conference in Seattle that the FB under attack
for Investigating complaints Of violations Of the civil rights
OF inmates Of state prisons and mental institutions Roy
wilkins. administrator of the NAACP sent telegram TO
Gov Thomas F. Dewey expressing the Associations con-
corr b ~ 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-08-15

Washington Bureau
New Republican senators
nho ,avosed rules change
tell IN Inc With policy decision
9f The leaders and voted 10
keep existing rules which pcr-
na' on1ics ialka'hons
On May IL. during the
tidelands oil debate. the Sen
ate Rules Committee sud.
denly reported out Senator
William &. Jenner's eloiure
resolution. the least desir.
able Of the anti. filibusier
proposals. However. no move
has been made 10 schedule
debate on this or any ether
anti-filibusier resolution.
Workable plans for ending
f;slibusteI were introduced
by Senators Herbert Lehman
o. n. ~. Navne Morse ind,
orr and Irving ives fR.
y W
House Rules Retained
H. thee House. the chief bot
',oneck 20 constructive legis-
la'.on IS the Rules Committee
On January 3. bv a voice
Yo'o The House adopted rs
old rules thus. continuing the
power % the Rules Committee,
headed by Congressman Leo
Allen n Illinois
Congressman Herman Ener-
har'cr ~ Pennsylvania was
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
MAYOR KEEPS
COMMITTEES
John Hurd Presides at First
Meeting Since Election;
Rename Committees
HEAR HEALTH REPORT

John ]. Hurd, recently-elected
mayor of Smyrna, presided for the
first time at the regular meeting OF
Town Council on Friday night, and
announced that the committees
would remain as appointed by the
previous mayor, George r. Steven
son. The committees follow: the
first named the chairman, Electric
Lights, George M. Blendt, Rich
ard C. Price; Building committee,
Mr.. Price, William r. Stats; Po-
lice, Mr.. Blendt, George Luff;
Street and Sewer, Mr.. Luff, Mr.
Stats. Members of local Board
of Health, as named by previous
mayor: Miss T. Ann Scout, R.N.,
DR.. c. ]. Prickett, and William H,
Kenworthey. A report on unsan-
itary conditions at various spots in
Smyrna was made by Mr.. Ken
worthey for the Board of Health,
and the recommendations of that
committee were outlined orally
and the whole report presented to
council in the form of letter from
the board. The board has recent
ly completed investigation of the
places named by council, and the
report followed. Chief of Police
John w. Jacobs, Jr., presented a
copy of an ordinance defining dis
orderly conduct, which was adopt
ed unanimously after discussion on
its merits and it's need. Town Man
ager S. G. Marvel was authorized
to repair or rebuild the floor, or
deck, at the cid town well, using
his discretion as to materials and
plans. John Staats, Commander OF
the David C. Harrison Post No. ID
American Legion, requested an in
creased appropriation for the veal
1854 for the American Legion am.
bulance service, which is free to al
citizens. Action will be taken or
this matter at the next meeting
Mr.. Marvel reported that thirty
building permits have been ISSUED
since January 1, amounting tt
S21O, ,514, which indicates growth il
the town of Smyrna. A number Of
previously read outmoded ord.n
ances were rescinded by council.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
HOSE co. PLANS
DRIVE OCT. 40
Plan Annual Financial Drive
Here During Fire Pre-
ventiOn Week
PLAN FIRE DRILLS

Fire Prevention Week will be
observed by the Citizens Hose
Company from Oct. 4-10 and the
annual financial campaign by the
company will run concurrently.
The fire prevention committee in
cludes Harry Pusey, assistant chief
chairman, Alan Robinson, and Will
lard Rutter. The plans of the
committee include the inspection
of schools and places of business,
the holding of fire drills at the
school, and demonstration for the
public similar to one conducted
during that week last year. De-
tails of the demonstration will ap-
pear later in newspapers. Work.
ing on the campaign which has as
dts goal $4,000 is a citizens COM
mittee including Francis B. Geb-
hart, George Bryson, Carlton
Jr., and Arthur Short.
They are cooperating with two
members of the fire company's
finance committee: Fletcher Truax
and Reynolds Bradley. The COM
mittee points out that improve
ment of Smyrna's fire defenses has
reduced fire rates which are down
twenty-five percent since 1910.
Without the fire company the in
surance bill for residents of the
area would be two and one-half
times as great. The committee
asks that insurance savings be
shared with the Citizens Hose
Company. This all-important SER
vice by the fire company prevents
"loss of property, loss of lives, loss
of income, and loss of Smyrna" 1t
is further pointed out-that the av-
erage cost per alarm, to the COM
pany is 5000; average cost per
house per year, $40; man hours per
year at fires, $50; man hours per
year at drills, 500. The support
of the public in the area served by
the local volunteers is urged, and
a successful drive such as was ex-
perienced last year is the hope and
expectation of the company.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
DOT MOFFETT IN ACCIDENT
Driving Taxi on Clayton ?Smyrna
Road Collids With Parked Car

Dot Moffett, well-hown taxi
driver, of Smyrna is recovering at
the home of her brother, Allen
Moffett and Mrs. Moffett from in
juries sustained in a motor acci-
dent last Saturday morning at four
o'clock. She was driving alone in
her taxi on the Claylton-Smyrna
road, near Wilson Refrigeration,
Inc, building, when she colIided
with a parked car, with no lights,
which the low beams of her car did
not pick up, and which her car
struck in the back. The occupants
of the car were not in it at the
time. She was treated by Dr.Har-
old j. Laggner. Fourteen stitches
were taken in her chin and she re-
ceived minor knee injuries. She
expects to be back in service with
in another week.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
BROWNIES HOLD ELECTION
Troop 81 Name Joyce Thompson
President For Year

The Brownies of Troop 81 rec
emily elected Joyce Thompson
president; July Street, secretary;
Shirley Stats, treasurer; Barbara
Ross first aid; Bettielou Cooke
song leader. 1t was decided from
now on the cleanup detail would
be composed of the elected officers.
A very successful drive (just
among the members) for children's
clothing, was ended last week. The
Brownies brought their outgrown
clothing to the Youth Center where
they sorted them and those that
needed repairs were fixed. Last
Tuesday a committee of three ac-
companied by their leader took the
clothing to Mrs. James Vessel,
clothing chairman of the PTA.
Mrs. Louise Dukes recently pre-
sented the troop with troop pic
lures taken on the straw ride. The
Brownies each wrote thank you
notes to their sponsors, the Smyrna
Grange and Mr.. Arthur Short,
thanking them for wonderful
time at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dukes where the star at
traction was a tame lamb named
"Ozzie." The Brownies are look
ing forward to a very interesting
fall program.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
MISSIONARY AT
ST. PETERS SUN.
The Rev. r III. Mize, Jr., Tells
of Unique Work at
Boys Home
GUEST AT RECTORY

The Rev. Robert H. Mize, Jr.,
founder and director of the st.
Francis Boys Homes at Ellsworth
and Salina, Kansas, told of the
unique work being done for boy
offenders, at missionary break
fast Sunday morning at st. Peters
P. E. Church here. The mair
technique in the reclamation Of
boys is not punishment, but for
giveness, he said; they are not seq
regated but are allowed to live
normal public lives, and go to pub
lie schools. Father Bob, as he is
affectionately known, showed pic
lures of individual boys, and of the
buildings which constitute the
homes; traced the history of the
start of the schools, and told of
behavior problems. His story of
the program at the school was told
simply but was filled with the
drama of reclaiming the lives of
boys with serious problems. One
"could write a novel on any twen-
ty-four hour period, he said. He
outlined three classifications for
entrants; supervised for thirty
days; if accepted, admitted into
membership into st. Francis; and
finally becoming honor members.
Many boys have gone on to become
citizens of integrity, starting fam
lilies and becoming part of the COM
munity, he stated. His summary
of the principles and theories under
which the staff works, included the
beliefs that an emotionally dis
turbed newcomer must relax and
feel wanted" before reclamation
begins; that the transmission of
evil is halted by persons dedicated
to the absorbing" of it; taking it
on the chin without hitting back;
that it is worthwhile to lose some
thing once in a while for the priv
ilege of trusting the other person,
and in trusting, Transforming; nee
essity to make person comfort
able at the admission of guilt; to
treat the child as one would have
him be rather than as he is; i'm
patient treatment of adults cor
rupts his soul. ''We believe the
moment of crisis is the moment of
greatest opportunity" he said in
conclusion. Mr.. Mize, who was a
classmate of the Rev. F. S. Ban
croft at theological seminary, was
the overnight guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bancroft at The Rectory, and
assisted the rector at the service
of Holy Communion which preced-
ed the breakfast. He will speak at
other churches throughout diocese.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
DIR. CARL REES
LIONS GUEST
u. of D. Dean of Graduate
Studies Speaker at Lions
Meeting Here
PLAN LADIES NIGHT

DIR. Carl Rees, Dean of the
School of Graduate Studies, talked
on "After Korea What? at the
dinner meeting of the Smyrna
Lions Club on Monday night,
touching on the basic facts about
Americans and naming also the
qualities of the Orientals. They
are serene, essentially peace loving,
intelligent, with their concept of
family life lack understanding of
central government, and are easy
to enslave. Their war tactics in
clude what he termed warfare by
guile, infltration, exhaustion of
the enemy. The truce does not
mean the end, he stated, and the
Russians will exhaust by guile all
the satellite countries, and attempt
to weaken us. He suggested that
we can infiltrate also, taking our
ideas of freedom, and help others
get their own freedom, hold our
economic strength, and also play
the game of guile. We will have
'to sell our wits" he said and carry
to others our notions of freedom.
1--WE have a sacred task of keeping
the torch of western civilization
burning and spreading until all
peoples have some portion of the
goodness of life", he said in con-
clusion. The response was made
by Joseph Jefferson, and the speak
er was introduced by Frank Green
well. Guy Edmondson, Jr., presid-
ed and the invocation was given by
Henry T. Price. William Horney,
coach at the high school, was a
guest. Francis B. Gebhart explain
ed the district contest and the
factors governing the points, also
the district attendance contest. AS
chairman of the citizens commit
tee assisting with the drive for
funds by the Citizens Hose Com
pany, he asked the Lions to sup
port it one hundred percent. Har-
ry Shortt, chairman of Saturday
night dances at the Youth Center,
told of the plans for catering to
children in sixth, seventh, and
eighth grades. Junior hostesses
from Senior Girl Scouts and Lion
esses will assist. There will be
special dances and prizes arrang-
ed. The committee includes Wal
ter Eley, Ralph G. FAIRIES, Jr., Rob-
ert FAIRIES, Charles M. Gee, and
Wells Campbell. Ladies Night will
be observed october IL.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
LOCAL GRANGE BOOSTER NIGHT
DATE CHANGED TO OCTOBER Is

The date of the observance of
Booster Night at the Smyrna
Grange has been changed from
Oct. 8 to Oct. IS. The fifth de-
gree will be conferred on Oct. 8 at
Capitol Grange Hall, Dover at 8
p. m. A state home economics
luncheon will be held at 1880 pm.
at the Capitol Grange hall on Oct.
8. There will be candidates from
the Smyrna Grange to receive the
fifth degree, and also the sixth de-
gree at a later date. The local
grange has made a donation to the
Walter w. Hynson memorial at
Asbury Methodist Church. A re-
port was made by Mrs. Norman
Short on her presentation of a
wheel chair belonging to the
grange to the Smyrna-Clayton
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
TO HOLD FIRST
MEET TONIGHT
PTA To Hold First Meet of
Parent Teacher Association to
Hold First Meet of School
Year Tonight
AT NEW SCHOOL

The first meeting of the new
school year of the Smyrna Special
District School Parent-Teacher AS
sociation will be held on Thursday,
Oct. at the new Elementary
School. The program will include
individual parent-teacher confer
ences, and introduction of new
members of the staff, followed by
a social hour. Brinton Reynolds,
president of the PTA, presided at
a meeting of the executive COM
mittee held Monday night at the
Elementary School, which was at
tended by the following members:
Mrs. Harley Bodley, Mrs. John
Urian, Mrs. Julia Slaughter, Mrs.
James Warren, Mrs. John ]. Sher-
idan, Mrs. James Vessel, Kenneth
c. Williams, elementary school
principal and program co-chair-
man; Charles Williams, high school
principal, Mrs. Homer Stevens,
Mrs. James Fleming, and Mrs.
Henry C. Webb. Tentative plans
were considered for the monthly
meetings for the next several
months, and there was discussion
on the value of naming parent
chairmen for each home room.
Mrs. Vessel, clothing chairman,
reported that members of Brownie
Troop 81 had on their own lnitia-
children, which will be dispensed
through the advice of Mrs. Clara
Sparr, school nurse. Mrs. Florence
Cooke and Mrs. Mary Thompson
are troop leaders. Mrs. Fleming,
chairman ways and means, outlin-
ed to the committee plans for SELL
ing food and hot drinks at the
home football games, and told of
the need for a stand at the field
for this purpose. Action will be
taken on this matter. Members of
the PTA are assisting with guard
ing young children at the new
school during the interval until the
roads leading to the school en-
frances are completed. They help
with unloading buses and guard
the children as they cross the
street Mr.. Reynolds announced
meeting of the State =" 4 Of
Managers of PTA to be he on
Oct. IL from 2:30 to $3.50 pm. at
Capitol Grange Hall, Dover,
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church, the
Rev. o. c. Jones, minister, will hold
services on Worldwide Commun-
ion Sunday with Sacrament of the
Lords Supper during the morning
service at IL am. Sermon: 1.-THE
Crucified." The Ladies of the Mite
Society are arranging turkey
supper to be held on November 9Th.
The adult choir, under the direction
of Mrs. Vernon Westfall meets on
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01

Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club, to be left in their care
and supervision. The chair is now
being used to convey an invalid
child from the school bus to the
elementary school, under the di-
rection of Mrs. James r. Fleming,
member of the grange. The new
refreshment committee for the
month of October includes Mrs.
Vaughn, Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Wat
ers, and Mr.. and Mrs. George Will
son. At the regular meeting of
the grange on Oct. s consideration
of the QUESTIONABLE will be con-
tinued. Members of the grange
will help with the soliciting for
the financial drive to be made by
the fire company.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
SPEAKER AT ROTARY CLUB
DIR. G. j. Priclxett Addresses Mem
bers on "Club Service"

DIs ~ os AANftCtA 1hoaA ~ls5to -fANAAA-
bers on "Club Service"
The Smyrna Rotary Club heard
talk on club service by DR.. c. j.
Prickett, past president, on Thurs
day night at the Wayside Inn.
Each member has the duty to per-
form some service to the club, he
said, and members should be en-
couraged to live UP to this great
feature of Rotary. Service is a
training ground for new members,
he continued, and every worthwhile
business or profession should be
represented in Rotary. To be a
good Rotarian each member should
be acquainted with the teachings,
and the speaker noted fellowship
as another factor to attain better
attendance. Reynolds Pratt gave
the response and Howard Pletscb
led singing. The Boy Scout fin
ancial campaign was launched at
the meeting and was started on
Monday, Sept. %. To assure COM
pletion of the drive in one week
residents are asked to have their
contributions ready. George Bry-
son, member of the citizens COM
mittee assisting with the financial
drive of the Citizens Hose Com
pany, outlined the plan to be fol-
lowed. Leroy Sayers presided.
Harry w. Osborne, Belair, Md,
was a visiting Rotarian.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
ODESSA DAY TO
BE HELD OCT. Ii
Tour of Is Homes To Be Con
Quoted by Community
Association
GOVERNOR TO ATTEND

For the fourth consecutive year
citizens of Odessa, Delaware, will
display the colonial charms of
their homes and revered buildings
when Odessa Day is held on Sum-
day, October IL. Mrs. Jesse Loven,
chairman, said that the tour of
some Is homes and buildings will
be held under the auspices of the
Community Center Assn. and the
funds derived will be devoted to
community improvements. Mrs.
Loven pointed out that this quaint
village dates from 1859 when the
hamlet was known as Appoquin-
imie Landing. In 1921 toll bridge
over the Appoquinimink Creek was
built and operated by Richard
Cantwell, son of Edward Cantwell,
to whom the land had been decided
after its confiscation from the Eng
lish. Known as Cantwells Bridge,
the community prospered and by
1925 six large granaries stood on
the banks of the creek. More than
100000 bushels of grain were ship
ped by water to coastal points an
nually. In 1885 the community
adopted the name of Odessa, after
the great Russian grain port. Co.
lonial charm is visible in buildings
century, all well preserved and
many completely furnished in ac-
cordance with that period. The
October IL observance and tour
will begin with services in Old
IDrawyers Church at IL am. This
church organized it's first congre-
cation in 1908, worshipping in a
frame building. The present
church, beautifully preserved, was
begun in 1878 and remodeled in
1888. Governor j. Caleb Boggs
Twill attend the service and extend
the states official greeting. The
sermon will be preached by the
Rev. Edwin Thomas of st. Paul's
Methodist Church, Odessa, Mrs.
Loven said. 1t is expected that a
record attendance will be attracted
since this is the first time that the
observance and tour has been
scheduled in the fall.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
ELECTION BY GIRL SCOUTS
Marjorie johnson Named President
and Janet WicISham Vice President

and Janet WiclIham Vice President
Senior Girl Scout Troop 101 met
on Monday at the home of Patricia
Barnes. Mrs. Martin Golden and
Mrs. Richard Price are the new
leaders of the troop since the resig-
nation of Mrs. Thomas w. Russell.
The following officers were elected
by the troop: Marjorie Johnson,
president; Janet Wickham, vice
president; Barbara Shortt, secre-
tary; Gail Lurty, corresponding
secretary; Tarun Comegys, treas
urer. Plans were made for the fall
program which include an October
cookout at Speakman's wods, with
Tarun Comegys and Janet Wick
ham in charge of the menu, and
Gail Lurty and Kay O'Connor in
charge of the campfire. A Scouts
Own will be held on Sunday, Oct.
81 with Diane Shortt in charge of
the program. The meeting next
Monday will be held at the Youth
Center.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
st, Peters Church

Services at st. Peters Church on
the eighteenth Sunday after Trim
ity, October 4 will be as follows:
Holy Communion, 8 am; Church
School, $3.50 a.m.; Holy Commun-
ion and sermon by the rector, the
Rev. F. S. Bancroft, IL am; Nurs-
cry School, IL am. The fellowship
hour, held on the first Sunday of
each month, will follow the IL am.
service to which all attending the
service are invited.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
FOOTBALL TOMORROW NIGHT
Smyrna High to Open Campaign
With MillsborO High School

Tomorrow evening at 8 pm.
Smyrna High will officially launch
its football campaign against
Millsboro High School, the game
being played on the latter's field.
This will mark the initial year that
the lower Delaware school has had
football and thus the first year that
the 'Red and White" of Smyrna
have met with them. Millsboro
was defeated in their opener by
Bridgeville by a 81 to z score. I'm
der Co-Coaches Frank Stellatella
and Bill Horney the Eagles will
again run behind the conventional
"T" formation. The local eleven
will use a balance line on the de-
fense with the average weight be-
ing 165 pounds.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Distribution in This Area VIII
Start Monday. October 5

Distribution of new telephone di-
rectories will start here next Mon
day, (Oct. 81 and is expected to be
completed by october 13, it was
announced by Theodore w. Collins,
local manager of the Diamond
State Telephone Company. Ap-
proximately 1880 copies of the
new gray-covered books will be dis
tributed this year, an increase of
about 1,100 copies over last years
distribution, Collins said. Old di-
rectories will be collected for paper
salvage. The new gray-covered
books contain approximately 40,-
1926 alphabetical listings, an in
crease of 1885.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-01
Must Reloca-e RID Mail Boxes

Postal Bulletin No. 1854, dated
Sept. "a, 1858, directs an Post
masters to request rural Boxhold-
ers to relocate their boxes to the
right hand side of the road travel
ed by their carrier when boxes are
now on the left hand side of the
road. If your box is affected by
the above, please contact your car
rier promptly to determine a new
location which will pass inspection
for the delivery of your mail.