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The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-11-14
II. A. Hart Dies

Henry Alfred Hart died at his
home, 1924 Thomas ave-, on Oc-
tober 81. He had lived in Miami
for more than 30 years and had
made many friends. Mr.. Hart is
survived by two brothers, two
sisters and host of other
relatives. Funeral services will be
held at the ST. James Baptist
Church, Rev. J. L. johnson,
pastor, on Saturday, pm.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-11-14
Franks Restaurant
Already Popular
Spot

Already a very popular spot
with Miami's social elite, is the
newly opened Franks Italian
American Restaurant, located at
AIS NV 14th st. Featuring the
finest in foods at popular prices,
the new Restaurant is destined
to become the center of attrac-
ton for many of the leading
people and organizations from Mi
ami and vicinity. High class but
not high price is one of the chief
concerns of the management.
The famous pizza pie is one Of
it's top specialties. The pies are
made on the premises by Frank,
the noted pizza pie man from
Miami Beach. The Restaurant IS
opened from II am. to 8 am, Of
fers free delivery and invites
your inspection.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-11-14
huIan Jack Elected
Prexy OF Manhattan

NEW YORK - CAMP - AS
a result of last weeks election re-
suits, Hulan Jack, Negro immi-
grant, became the highest rank
ing elected Negro in municipal
government of any city in the
United States.
1t had long been known that a
Negro would win the race for
Manhattan Borough President, a
$685. 900 job, but four Negroes
were on as many individual
party tickets seeking that spot.
Elmer A. Carter was the Repub-
ican candidate, the Rev. James
Robinson, the Liberal Party can
didate, and Andronicus Jacobs
the American Labor Party can
didate. And they finished in just
that order. Here are the votes:
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
Takes Over Eating House

Mrs. Harley Bodley, owner of
the one-time popular eating place
on the corner of Mt. Vernon Street
and the DUPONT Parkway, has
again taken over full-time opera
tion of the Hi-WayDiner, which was
owned and operated by
the late Mr.. Bodley and Mrs. Bod
ley. Smyrna residents will be glad
to hear that Fred Harris, who serv-
ed at the diner as chef for seven
teen years, will return to that post
the first of December. At this
time the process of repairs and re-
diner will be brought back to its
original state and will be managed
as it was before being leased five
and one-half years ago to M. and
M. Restaurants, Inc.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
ROTARY HEARS
PAST DIST. GOV.
George Ehinger Tells of Ser.
vice Rendered by the RO-
tary Foundation
400 STUDENTS ASSISTED

George Ehinger, past district
governor of the 272nd district of
Rotary, and member of the Dover
Rotary Club, was the guest speak
er at the meeting of the Smyrna
Rotary Club Thursday night. Say
ing that the district is comprised
of 48 clubs win 2300 members, all
working under the direction of Ro-
tary International in the service
rendered by Rotary, he told that
the Rotary Foundation is now con-
tributing to the international pro-
gram, having assisted more than
four hundred students. The aver
age cost per fellowship in the
foundation is $2500 per year, he
said. Of the two hundred students
entitled to participate in this pro-
gram this year, Delaware is entit-
led to one candidate, he continued.
Today Rotary has 5000 clubs
throughout the world, with a men,
bership of 100000, according to the
speaker, and Rotary is promoting
peace and understanding through
out the world. Mr.. Ehinger spoke
about the district conference in
Atlantic City Nov. 1-3, which were
attended by more than one thous-
and delegates. Reynolds Pratt re-
sponded and the club gave the
speaker a vote of thanks. Howard
Pletsch directed group singing.
George Bryson presided in the alb
sence of Leroy Sayers, president.
In addition to the speaker, John c.
Charlton was also a visitor from
the Dover Club.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
ST. PETERS VAL UED AT 100000
MEMBERS OF PARISH ARE TOLD

Members of the parish of st
Peters Church were told that, ac-
cording to estimates by profess
sionals. it would cost more than
100000 to replace the church and
parish house. The stained glass
windows were valued by appraisers
at more than $4,000 and were
termed priceless and fireplace
able'.' They were made in France,
Switzerland, and Belgium by mas
ter craftsmen, and the Ascension
window over the altar was valued
at S9,470. These, and other facts
about improvements, alterations,
and plans for the future were re-
vealed by DR.. Robert Sarde, chair
man of the property committee for
the vestry, at the business session
which followed the parish supper.
The parishioners heard of repairs
to the church belfry, alterations in
the lighting system, minor repairs
to the slate roof of parish house
and Rectory; the painting of the
exterior of the church, and the ves-
tibule. DIR. Sarde also told of
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05

sketches to be made by an arch
itect of proposed plans to remodel
the parish house, which he termed
"a long-range project" A new
bulletin board has been placed in
the vestibule of the church. DR..
Sarde also stated that special be-
quests and a gift of $1,000 from an
anonymous donor had been receiv-
ed during the past year. The sup
per was planned and served by the
men of the church under the di-
rection of Francis B. Gebhart. The
Rev. F. S. Bancroft, rector, presid-
ed at the meeting which followed.
Warner w. Price, Jr., junior war
den, spoke of the proposed budget,
and reminded the people that part
of their offerings go to all parts of
the world. Canvassers will call on
of the parish next Sun
day afternoon under the direction
of Robert K. Dunning and George
Boehmler, canvass committee. The
canvassers will present their own
pledges at the II am. service on
Nov. 8, known as Loyalty Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
CENTURY CLUB
PLAN PROGRAM
Program Arrangements For
Twentieth Century Club
Year Completed
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The program of the Twentieth
Century Club has been arranged
for the club year and is now in the
hands of all members. The officers
are Mrs. Robert H. Denney, presi-
dent; Mrs. Henry Dukes, first vice
president; Mrs. Ronald Grier, Sec
ond vice president; Mrs. Ernest
Smith, Jr., recording secretary;
Mrs. Andrew D. Cole, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs. Homer D. Hud-
son, treasurer; Mrs. John L. john
son, director on the state board.
The schedule of events are: Nov.
13, 2 pm. business meeting, con-
vention report, Mrs. Johnson;
membership report, Mrs. Grover
King, chairman; current events,
Miss Julia Griffith; music and art
corner; Nov. 10, 1915 am, Kent
County Institute, Milford, lunch
con 1890 pm; Nov. 81, 8 pm,
Mrs. L. M. Price, chairman, educa-
ton; music, art corner; Dec. IL, 2
p.m., Mrs. George Short, conserva-
tion chairman, reciprocity day,
Harrington Club; Dec. 25, Christ
mas holiday. Jan. 8, 2 pm, busi-
ness session; Mrs. Harry P. Jones,
public welfare chairman, music,
art corner; Jan. 27, 8 pm, Mrs.
George Scout, civil defense chair
man music, art corner; Feb. IL,
2 pm, Miss Anna B. Beckett, lit
erature; music, art corner; card
party date to be announced; Feb.
8, birthday luncheon, 1890 pm.
Feb. 26, 8 pm, Mrs. Francis j..
O'Neill, Sr., Americanism chair
man, reciprocity, FELTON, Club; mu-
sic, art corner, refreshments;
March IL, 2 pm, Mrs. Arthur
CHM, American Homes chairman,
reciprocity, Milford Club; March
26, pm, open meeting, Mrs.Cum-
minis E. Speakman, Sr., interna-
tional relations chairman; April 3,
2 pm, closing business meetings;
of officers: social hour.
Program chairmen, in addition to
those above: Mrs. Raymond D.
Pusey, program; Mrs. Henry G.
Webb, public relations; Mrs. Avery
Clifton, fine arts; Mrs. John Long,
Mrs. Henry Dukes, scouting; Mrs.
Walter Hill, ways and means; Mrs.
Glenn w. Busker, safety.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
SMYRNA GRANGE TO MEET
Scheduled to Meet November IL
and also November IS

ana also November l9
The next meeting of the Smyrna
Grange will be held on Nov. IL,
and due to the fact that no meet
ing will be scheduled for Thanks
giving Day, the Grange will meet
also on Nov. 10. The program at
the meeting on Nov. II has been
arranged by the safety chairman,
Reynolds Jones. He will present
Capt. C. Preston Poore, Delaware
State Police, who will show movies
and speak on safety. The Kent
County Pomona will be held Thurs
day at the Kenton Church. Dele
gates from the Smyrna Grange are
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Blendt, and
Mrs. James Fleming; alternates:
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Heinold, and
Mrs. Leroy Waters. The new COM
munity service committee named
for this year comprises Mrs. Nor
man Short, Mrs. Arthur Short,
Mrs. Leroy Waters, and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Wilson. The refresh
ment committee for November in
cludes Mrs. William Anderson, Mr..
and Mrs. George Blendt, and Mr..
and Mrs. Carlton Blendt.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
TO OPEN A &P
SUPER MARKET
New Ultra Modern Super
Market To Open Here
November 11th
LATEST EQUIPMENT

A & P's newest, ultra-modern
Super Market, located on Mount
Vernon Street near Main Street,
will be open for business next We'd
nesday, Nov. IL. Never before has
A & P been so pleased to announce
the opening of new market to the
people of any community, for this
is truly one of the finest, most
modern food department stores,
featuring self-service meats, self
service produce department,
department, with the new, easy-to-
shop from grocery tables. The
latest development in self-service
meat department will be founu
here, the only such department to
be found in any store on the East
ern Shore. This week the great
task of placing the stock in the
huge store is in progress and the
well-lighted building, with an at
tractive green and white interior,
is teeming with activity. Custom
ers from Smyrna and the large
rural areas in Northern Kent
County will be welcomed next
week, and will find Joseph e. Tin
ley, manager, in complete charge
of this new food market, and Les
ter Goldsborough as the meat man.
ager. An added feature which will
be appreciated by the customers is
large parking lot adjoining the
store which will provide free park
ing along the side and in back of
this new market. The opening of
such a store in this section of
Smyrna will undoubtedly open up
an expansion of what will be new
trading area in the town, reflect
ing it's growth.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
CLAYTON LIONS CLUB MEET
Program of Local Talent Present
ed by Young People of Community

Program of Local Talent Present
ed by Young People of Community
The Clayton Lions Club met last
night at the Paddock, with Ralph
Knotts, presiding. A program of
local talent was presented by
young people of the community
who are gifted in music and the
arts. Marjorie Johnson presented
an act in pantomime, and there
were musical selections by John
Doughten, clarinetist; Kenneth At
tix, vocalist, and Robert Reed,
pianist. Arrangements were COM
pleted for the food sale to be held
Thursday at the auction sale on
the farm of Ralph Knotts. Dale
Nolan, of Milford, of the state
Boy Scout Council, met with the
committee of the Lions Club ap-
pointed to make a survey for
proposed cub scout pack.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
DIR. PENROSE
TO SPEAK HERE
University of Delaware Dean
To Be p. 7. A. Guest
Speaker
THURSDAY, NOV. IL

Plans for program for the next
months were discussed at the
meeting of the executive commit
tee of the Smyrna Special District
School Parents Teacher Associa-
tion, with Brinton Reynolds pre-
siding. 1t was announced that the
speaker at the January meeting of
the PTA will be Dr. Harry S. How
ard, member of the staff at the
mental hygienic clinic at the Della
ware State Hospital. Leon Tabb,
director of music at the Smyrna
Schools, will provide brief pro-
gram of music at each PTA meet
ing. James E. Everhart reported
on the meeting of the board of di-
rectors of State PTA and said that
dues had been raised to twenty
cents per person from local units
to the state PTA to cover costs of
mailing. etc. The ways and means
committee announced that $50.
was realized from the sale of food
at recent football game. The
membership committee reported
173 paid members. Home room
chairmen and home room mothers
will assist during National Educa-
tion Week, Nov. 9-15, when. the
public is urged to visit the schools
and observe them in action. The
next meeting of the PTA will be
on Thursday, Nov. IL at pm. at
the Smyrna Elementary School at
which time the guest speaker will
be DR.. William o. Penrose, Dean
of the School of Education, Uni
versity of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
Legion Auxiliary Meeting

The Auxiliary to the David c.
Harrison Post No. IA, American
Legion met Monday night at the
Legion Room with Mrs. James
Rogers presiding. The hostesses
were Mrs. Clifton Still and Mrs.
Edward Boyles. Mrs. George
Scout, rehaoilitation chairman,
made plea for more gifts for the
Christmas Shop at the Veterans
Administration Hospital, and said
that the gifts are needed at once.
Mrs. Vernon Ford is chairman for
the buffet supper to be held Mon
day, Nov. 9 at $50 pm. This will
be the Kent County Legion Auxil-
iary meeting.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
Serving in Korea

M-Sgt. Walter S. Warrington, %,
whose wife, Pauline ,and three chill
dren live in Townsend, recently
Joined TX Corps in Korea. The
corps, one of three in Korea, pro-
vides tactical strategy, administra-
tive services and specialized sup
port for the combat divisions under
its control. Warrington, first serg-
cant of Battery C in the 955th
Field Artillery Battalion, entered
the Army in 1949. The son of Mr..
and Mrs. James w. Warrington,
Townsend, he was an auctioneer in
civilian life.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
SCOUT MASQUERADE PARTY
Prizes Were Awarded in Various
Dress Divisions at Youth Center

Dress Divisions at Youth Center
Members of Brownie Troop 213
held a masquerade party at the
Fouth Center. Mrs. John w. Urian
acted as judge for the troop and
awarded prizes in various dress di-
visions. Mrs. Clark Knots is
troop leader. Games and songs
followed the grand march. Among
the months activities was the cele-
bration of October birthdays by
Cheryl Wisniewski, Sandra Schu-
man, Gail Mills, and Virginia Dav-
id. Cheryl celebrated her birthday
by treating the Brownies to ice
cream, cake, nuts and mints; there
were favors and party hats, also.
Mrs. Thomas w. Russell, volunteer
trainer and former scout leader,
visited the troop and invested
Clara Anne Jones, Sandra Kruch-
en-, Kay McElwee, and Audrey Lee
Poore. Susan Price represented
Troop 212 and welcomed the girls
and introduced each "fy-up" to
Mrs. Russell. After making their
Girl Scout promise each girl re-
ceived her trefoil pin, and was
ready to begin intermediate scout
ing. Mrs. yirdin Htuchins, Mrs.
William Kruchen, and Mrs. ].
Harper Jones were guests at the
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
ATTEND DIST.
CONFERENCE
Local Rotarians Attend Allan
tic City Meeting Over
Weekend
THREE-DAY PROGRAM

The following members of the
Smyrna Rotary Club attended the
272nd District Conference held at
the Hotel Claridge, Atlantic City,
N. j., last Saturday, Sunday and
Monday: George E. Bryson, presi-
dent elect, the club delegate, and
Mrs. Bryson; William e. Matthews,
Jr., secretary, and Mrs. Matthews;
j. Reynolds Pratt and Mrs. Pratt;
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Pletscch, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Nelson Everhart, and
Kenneth C. Williams. Other mem
bers of the club who attended only
the conference banquet on Monday
night were Leroy X. Sayers, presi-
dent, and Mrs. Sayers, and Mr.. and
Mrs. James e. Everhart. The adj
dress at the banquet was given by
Frederic Snyder, of Kingston, N. Y.
and was entitled "Ahead of the
Headlines" District Governor
Hartley c. Cove presided, and
dancing followed the program.
Among the highlights of the
three-day program was musicale
at Trimble Hall on Sunday evening
by the Victor Herbert Chorus, of
Millville, N. j. The theme of the
conference was Living Rotary"
Also featured was a golf match on
Saturday, and a tri-district get
together at the Ambassador Hotel
on Saturday evening. Among the
speakers at the conference was
George Ehinger, of Dover, CHAIR
man of the District Rotary Found
alton Committee. "A Floral Fan
tasy" was presented by Elsie
Macy Nelson, of New Brunswick,
N. j., during a program for the
ladies on Monday afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
JONES TO HEAD
TOWN OFFICE
Council Names Clifford Jones
Temporary Office Manag-
er For Town Office
FORMER TOWN MANAGER

At special meeting of Smyrna
Town Council held last Thursday
night with Mayor John ]. Hurd
presiding, Clifford Jones was
named temporary office manager
This appointment followed the res
ignation of Town Manager S. G.
Marvel, who accepted similar
post for the town of Milford. Mr..
Jones was formerly town manager
for Smyrna, and had also been as
sociated with the State Highway
Department as inspector for bridge
building. He had also been en-
ployed by the State Unemployment
Commission, and had served as a
representative to the State Legis-
lature in 1925. Previously he had
been with Hall & Hoffecker Can
ming Company, Smyrna, and the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany. He is a member of Asbury
Methodist Church and the Citizens
Hose Company.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
WOMEN'S CLUBS
PLAN PROGRAM
State Federation Announces
Program For County
Institutes
KENT MEET NOV. 10

Dates and program for the two
county Institutes of the State Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs have
been announced by the president,
Mrs. Joseph w. Ennis. The New
Castle County institute will be
held on Nov. IL at the Women's
Club, Newport starting at 10 am.
The speaker at the morning session
will be M. o. Anderson, superin-
tendent of Independence National
Historical Park Projects. At the
afternoon session the speaker will
be Mrs. Franklin F. Russell, men,
ber of the staff at the General Fed
Grafton, Washington, D. c. Lunch
con reservations are in charge of
Mrs. William H. Mackel, 5000 Old
Capitol Trail, Wilmington, and the
deadline is Nov. z. The Kent Coun-
ty Institute will be held at the
Milford Century Club house on
Nov. 10 starting at 10:15 am. The
speakers will be Leon deValinger,
state archivist; Mrs. Walter K.
Barrett, who will speak on safety;
Mrs. Floy Booth, parliamentary
law; and Mrs. Charles Bratton,
Americanism. Mrs. Carl Allen,
Milford, is chairman of reserva-
tions, and they must be made not
later than Nov. Id. Mrs. Ennis
points out that all club women are
invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
Death of John w. BrambIe

Funeral services for John w.
Bramble were held on Tuesday at
2 pm. from Fellows Funeral Par
lor at Millington, Md. Burial was
at Galena Cemetery. Mr.. Bramble
was the father of Mrs. John D.
Morris of Smyrna, and the father
of ten children, six sons and four
daughters which are all living. He
celebrated his 95th birthday on
March 13. Mr.. Bramble was very
active until three weeks ago when
he had stroke on October IL and
passed away October 81.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
CLAYTON PTA MEETING
To Meet Nov. III To Make Final
Plans For Bazaar on Dec. As

To Meet Nov. IL To Make Final
Plans For Bazaar ON Dec. As
The regular meeting of the Clay
ton School Parent Teacher Asso-
citation will be held on Wednesday,
Nov. IL at which time final plans
for the bazaar to be held Dec. As
will be discussed. The program
will include parent-teacher partic-
ipation. A prize will be awarded
to the room with the largest num-
ber of parents present. An inform
al social hour will follow in the in
dividual home rooms, at which
time parents and teachers may dis
cuss any problems. The home
room mothers will assist at the So
cial hour. Mrs. Harry Moor, pres
ident, will preside.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
BROWNIES HOLD COOKOUT
Have Window Display in Observ-
ance of Girl Scout Week

ance of Girl Scout Week
A display marking the observ-
ance of Girl Scout Week was
placed by members OF Brownie
Troop 81 in the window of the
Vance Cole shop at Four Corners.
The Brownies of this troop took a
hike in Speakman's woods and held
a cookout at Lake Como. The girls
held a Halloween party at the
Youth Center, and each invited a
guest, and those who will become
new members were guests of the
troop. All were masked. Future
new members are Connie Griffin,
Joyce Crane, Betty Jane Kemp, Lu-
cille Fischer, Dee Dee Smith, Deb
bic Downs, Joyce Lurty, and Carol
Brown. Mrs. Franklin Cooke is
the leader, and Mrs. Harry Thomp-
son, assistant.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
Farmers Bank Sponsoring Show

Commencing on Tuesday, Octo-
ber 81, the Farmers Bank of the
State of Delaware is sponsoring a
series of weekly half-hour tlevision
programs starring Liberace who
has been proclaimed by the ma
tion's critics as the most amazing
young piano virtuoso of the present
day. The Liberace program which
started October 27, will be televis-
ed every Tuesday evening at pm.
over station WDEL1TV, channel
IL. AS solo star of his own tele-
vision film show, Liberace is aided
by his brother George, who con-
ducts the Liberace orchestra and
whose pantomime antics afford a
comic foil for the pianist between
numbers.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05

Auxiliary of st. Peters

The regular afternoon meeting
of the Woman's Auxiliary of St.
Peters Church will be held next
Tuesday, Nov 10 at 2 pm. in the
parish house. Mrs. Fred Heinold,
Sr., will preside. The Rev. F. S.
rector of the church, will
explain the meaning and the SYM
zolism of the stained glass win
dows in the church, as part of the
program. Mrs. Heinold will con-
duct the business session.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05

Thanksgiving Baskets in Markets
Baskets have been placed by
Senior Girl Scout Troop 101 in the
following stores to be filled for
Thanksgiving gifts to needy fam
lilies: The Acme Super Market, the
A. and p. Super Market, Boyles
Market, and the Smyrna Market.
Patricia Barnes is chairman of this
activity. Contributions of grocer
les will be collected all during the
month, and the community is ask
ed to cooperate. Betty VESSEL
was welcomed as a new member
of the troop. The next two troop
meetings will be devoted to badge
work. Mrs. Martin Golden is the
leader and Mrs. Richard c. Price,
assistant leader.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
Cancer Detection Center

The November State Board of
Health Cancer Detection Center
will be held at the Student Health
Center, Delaware and Souh College
Avenue, Newark, on Tuesday, NO
vember 10, 1858, from 1912 am.
The service is for women 25 years
of age and over. Please call New
ark 1861 for appointments.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
Takes Supply Handling Course

WIT. Norman L. Guessford whose
parents reside at Smyrna, gradual
ed from the Supply Handling
Course offered by the Quarter
master School at Fort Lee, Va,
November 8. He entered the SER
vice in June 1858. He has been
attending the Quartermaster
School for the past eight weeks.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
OILsCONSERVATION AWARDS
Kent County District Enters Ma
tional Awards Program

klUdldl tAW6IuS ffCS Edfu
The Kent County Soil Conserva-
tion District has entered the Ma
tional Soil Conservation Awards
Program sponsored by the Good
year Tire and Rubber Co., of Ak
ron, Ohio, it was announced by
District Chairman, L. D. Caulky
Sr., of Wyoming, Delaware. Mem
bers of Kent County Soil Conserva-
tion District will compete against
other soil conservation districts in
Delaware and New Jersey. Nom
partisan judging committees, Sc
lected from Delaware's s outstanding
exponents of the soil conservation
movement, will determine the
states outstanding district for the
period July 1, 1858, and April 80,
1854, on basis of total points
scored in performance of regular
district duties. Grand award for
one member of each winning dis
trict governing body and the top
cooperating farmer named by the
district will be one-week expense
free, vacation trip to Goodyear's
fabulous winter resort, the Wig
wan Guest Ranch on Goodyear
Farms, Litchfield Park, Arizona, in
December 1854. Members of the
Kent County District governing
body who will compete for the
Goodyear award are:
l.. D. Caulk, Sr.
C. A. Taylor
Isaac H. Thomas
Charles Blendt
National winners of the Good
year Soil Conservation Awards will
be announced at the seven regular
area meetings of the National AS
sociation of Soil Conservation Dis
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