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Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
DIR. PENROSE
TO VISIT PTA
University of Delaware Dean
To Be Speaker at No
vember Meeting
HOLD FIRST MEET

DIR. William o. Penrose, Dean of
the School of Education, Univers-
ity of Delaware, will be the speak
er at the November meeting of the
Smyrna Special District School
Parent Teacher Association, it was
announced at the first meeting of
the PTA held Thursday night. His
topic, broadly speaking, will be
Education and National Defense"
The first PTA meeting of the new
school year was attended by more
than one hundred persons, and the
program provided time for nidivid-
ual conferences between parents
and teachers in an informal at
mosphere which prevailed after the
business session was concluded.
Mrs. James Warren and Mrs. How
ard B. Nelson were hostesses for
the coffee hour. Brinton Reynolds
presided and outlined some of the
suggestions which came out of a
recent meeting of the executive
committee. Many new members
were enrolled by the membership
chairmen, Mrs. John Sheridan and
Mrs. Homer Stevens. Lester Lief
er, chairman publications, was in
charge of taking subscriptions to
the PTA magazine. New members
i of the faculty of the Elementary
School were presented by the prin-
cipal, Kenneth G. Williams, and of
the high school by Charles v. Will
lliams, principal. The members of
the faculty of both schools were
introduced to the parents.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
U.OF d. SPRING REUNION DAY
Appoint Committee on Awards to
Honor Two Alumni

A Committee on Awards, to
honor two University of Delaware
alumni at ceremonies on Spring
Reunion Day, has recently been ap-
pointed, according to Richard D.
Groo, executive secretary of the
Alumni Association at the Uni
versity. The committee will be
headed by Knowles R. Bowen of
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania,
class of 1918. Other members of
the committee and their year of
graduation from the University
are: E. William Martin, of New
ark, 1916; Alex ]. Taylor, Jr., of
Wilmington, 1880; DR.. C. Roger
Donoho, of Newark, 1888; Robert
B. Walls, Jr., of Wilmington, 194S;
and Theodore M. link, of Whining
ton, 1949. One of the awards to be
made by the committee will go to
the president of the Alumni Asso-
citation. The second will be pre-
sented to prominent alumnus or
honorary alumnus who has done
outstanding work for or pertaining
to the University or the Alumni
Association. This award may be
offered annually or only once in
every three-year priod, depending
upon the judgment of the commit
tee.,
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
GRANGE WINS
STATE CONTEST
Smyrna Grange Wins First
Place in Community Ser
vice Contest
10 HOLD BOOSTER NIGHT

The Booster Night program will
be held at the Smyrna Grange on
Thursday, oct. Is, with the pro-
gram presented by State Master
Harry c. Johnson. The Smyrna
Grange has won first place in the
state community service contest
for the past year. The award was
made on the basis of service by the
grange to the community, the out
standing service being the work of
the grangers in cooperation with
the Citizens Hose Company in the
setting up of the farm identified
ton program, which expedites re-
sponse by the volunteer firemen to
those who live in rural areas. Other
services included the invalid chair
provided by the grange; sponsor
ship of Brownie Troop; placing
of plastic hearts during the cam
paign; magazines and cards to the
State Welfare Home one month Of
the year; making stuffed animals
for children in hospitals in thu
state; serving at the Taylor
Bridge and Smyrna spotting posts
and continuation of placing picni'
tables along the DUPONT Parkwa!
for use by the public.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
LADIES NIGHT
AT LIONS CLUB
Bradley Tells Lions
Gathering History of the
Fire Company
STARTED IN 1886

The Smyrna Lions Club had as
guests at their ladies night dinner
on Monday at the Wayside Inn
James Truax, fire chief, and Rey-
nolds Bradley, member of the mn
ance committee, of the Citizens
Hose Company. Mr.. Bradley, VINO
was introduced by Victor D. Ennis,
traced an interesting early history
of the fire company, which was
started in 1886, with Samuel Tay-
lor as the first chief. In those days
there were no paved streets and no
sidewalks, and a hose cart and
ladder wagon were hand-drawn.
He paid tribute to John c. Manner
ing, who has been a member for 90
years of continued interest, and
has served as treasurer for the
past SO years. He described the
four engines now in use, and gave
figures on the cost of all equip
ment, with the present property
valued at $4,000, and fire COM
pany with assets amounting to
S154, ,375 which will be increased to
S176,375 upon delivery of a new
fire truck. Mr.. Bradley emphasiz-
ed the gratitude felt by the COM
pany to all employers who allow
their employees to leave their work
to respond to alarms. He gave q
detailed description of the farm
| Identification program set up witt
the cooperation of the Smyrna
Grange, and Of the program of ed
ucation in progress for those who
live in the rural area, where 65I
locations have been designated
and given a number to use for fire
calls, so that no tice may be los
in response by the volunteers. Hi
talk included mention of the bi
imonthly fire drills held regularly
which he said were not a nev
thing, as the volunteers in 1885,
also held them. The response wa
given by Ralph G. FAIRIES, Jr. Gu,
Edmondson, Jr., presided; the in
vocation was given by the Rev. F
S. Bancroft; and Richard G. Pric
led group singing. The presiden
announced that club members ha'
been invited to attend the meeting
of the Clayton Busines
and Professional Women's Club o.
Monday night, Oct. 10 when U. S
Senator John ]. Williams will Civ
a non-partisan talk on state an
national economy.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
Esq UNIVERSITY THEATRE
Ozark of the Moon, a Fold Leg
end of the Carolina Smokes

Ozark of the Moon, folk leg
end of the Carolina Smokes, will
be presented by the E-52 Univers-
ity Theatre of the University of
Delaware on October %, % and "a.
The performance will be given in
Mitchell Hall, on the University
campus at 8:15 pm. This produc-
tion marks the opening of the
twenty-second season. The play,
the first by Howard Richardson
and William Berney,. played for
fore than 40 weeks on Broadway
and was acclaimed by many critics
as a smash hit. The show was
also very successful on it's nation
wide tour. Martha Shillito, a sem
ior, and George Cavey, a sopho-
more at the University, play the
leads in the show which is directed
by Thomas B. Pegg. The plot is
based on the age-old legend of
Barbara Allen, a mountain lass,
and a switch-boy who wants to be-
come human. AS the story evolv-
es, the audience sees before it a
true picture of American folk lore.
The box office at Mitchell Hall
opened on October IL from $3.50 to
500 pm. and from 700 to $3.50
pm. Mail reservations will also be
accepted. Prices are $1.00 for
adults and SIS for high school stu.
dents. A season ticket for 'DarR
of the Moon, ''The Importance Of
Being Earnest, to be presented in
December, and for the musical tc
be given in March can be purchas.
ed for $3.50.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
SLAUGHTER REUNION
Held Annual Meeting on Saturday,
Oct. 10 at Wayside Inn

Held Annual Meeting on Saturday,
Oct. 10 at Wayside Inn
The descendants of Nathan and
Elizabeth Slaughter held their an
nual meeting on Saturday, Oct. 10
at the Wayside Inn, Smyrna, with
twenty-nine members attending.
Following a turkey dinner a busi-
ness meeting was held and the Of
ficers for 1854 were elected. Those
attending were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T.
Graham, Bowie, Md; Mr.. and Mrs.
James B. Graham, James B. Gra-
ham, Jr., Thomas Graham, Silver
Springs, Md; Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Graham, Sudlersville, Md; Mrs.
Edward S. Graham, Barclay, Md;
Miss Susan B. Slaughter, Philadel-
phia; Mrs. Wilbur D. Wilds, Ken
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Elliott,
MIR. Webster Elliott, Lansdowne,
Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Cannon,
Miss Marion Elliott, Livingston,
N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. Edward B.
Slaughter, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. David
S. Wilds, Dover; MIR. E. Alice
Downs, Jr., Princeton, N. j.; Mr..
and Mrs. E. v. Walker, Mrs. c.. D.
Downs, Mrs. Victor d. Ennis, Miss
Nancy A. Ennis, and Mrs. ]. w.
Arthurs, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
MARRIED IN DOVER CHURCH
Miss Elizabeth Leila Rowe and Mr..
Harry Pusey Wed Last Saturday

Wearing gown of white bridal
satin and lace, Miss Elizabeth Leila
Rowe, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William B. Rowe, Dover became
the bride of Mr.. Harry Theron
Pusey, son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Pusey of Smyrna, on Saturday,
Oct. 10, at pm, in Wesley Meth
odist Church. Rev. DR.. John A.
Trader, pastor, officiated at the
double ring ceremony. Ferns and
all-white bouquets of crysanthe-
NUNS and pom poms decorated the
altar. Wedding music was played
by Mr.. E, A. Barrell and Mrs. Pet
er DeMarie sang Because" and
"I Love You Truly" The bride
was given in marriage by her faith
er. Her gown featured fitted bo-
dice of lace, with high neckline and
long sleeves, over full satin skirt
ending in long train. Her finger
tip veil of tulle was gathered to a
tiara of pearls and she carried
white roses surrounding a white
orchid. Bridal attendants wore
strapless waltz length gowns of
net and satin, with bolero jackets
topping the full net skirts. Their
ribbon headbands matched three
rows of ribbon inset at the waist.
The mail of honor, Miss Iris Clogg
of Dagsboro, Del, wore turquoise.
Bridesmaids were Mrs. John Beach,
Dover, who also wore turquois, and
Miss Betty Hill, Seaford, whose
gown was apricot. Mrs. Rowe, the
brides mother, chose gown of
gray lace over ping satin with pink
accessories and corsage of pink
rosebuds. The bridegroom's moth
er wore blue lace with pink acces-
sories and pink rosebud corsage.
Best man was Mr.. Wells A. FAIRIES,
Smyrna. Mr.. Ralph G.. FAIRIES,
Smyrna, and Mr.. Richard Davis,
Millsboro, were ushers. A recep-
tion followed the ceremony at
Grace Fellowship Hall, after which
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Pusey left on we'd
ding trip. Upon their return they
will reside in the Garden Court
Apartments. The bride is associ-
ated with Kent General Hospital
and Mr.. Pusey is with the civilian
personnel at Dover Air Force Base.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
U.D. STUDENT-RATE TICKETS
Students and Teachers Entitled to
Special Rate of go Cents

SpSCIdl Ehdbc VI UU 0Chto
Students, from grammar school
through college, and their teachers
will be entitled to secure student
rate theatre tickets at the special
rate of go cents for all produc-
tions at the Strand Theatre during
it's winter stock season, according
to an announcement by the Uni
versity Dramatic Center. This is
an extension of the student-rate
theatre ticke project sponsored by
the Dramatic Center in coopera-
ton with the Delaware Dramatic
Association. Last year it applied
to all productions at the Playhouse
and during the summer to the per-
formances at the Strand Theatre.
'sThe living theatre today is an i'm
portant expression of American
culture" said DR.. Kase, "and it is
important for both the educational
and cultural development of our
young people that they be able to
afford to buy tickets for plays per-
formed in the Delaware area" )"
Those desiring to purchase these
Istudent-rate theatre tickets will
simply present proper identifica-
tion at the Strand Box Office, Oath
and Market Streets. Opening pro-
duction is "Goodby Little Sheba"
which plays Tuesday through Sun
day, October 1920.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
Twentieth Century Club

At the business meeting of the
Twentieth Century Club held last
Friday with Mrs. Robert H. Den
ney presiding, the club appointed
Mrs. Henry Dukes and Mrs. John
Long as members of the troop
committee for Smyrna Girl Scout
Troop 101, from which Mrs. Thom-
as w. Russell resigned as leader.
The troop is sponsored by the Cen
tury Club. Plans are being made
by Mrs. Glenn Busker for a Hal
lowe'en party to be held by the
club on Friday, Oct. %.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
Willing Workers Bible Glass

Flowers on the altar at Asbury
Methodist Church have been under
the direction of the Willing Work
ers Bible Glass, and the members
are planning two projects for the
establishment of a fund for this
purpose. A luncheon is planned
for Friday, Nov. 13 at 1890 pm.
at which Mrs. Elizabeth T. Gill
fillan, home economist lecturer,
will explain the recipes used and
the qualities of the advertised
brands of food which will be serv-
ed. Tickets may be obtained from
Mrs. Mary Ennis. Another of the
scheduled is a waist measuring
contest. Miss Florence G.. Lurty is
president of the class.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
Disaster Drill at School

A disaster drill, completely apart
from the fire drills staged by the
firemen, was held at the Smyrna
School last week, according to
George w. Wright, superintendent.
This was the first drill of this kind
to be held, and the children were
directed to places as protective as
possible; they were assigned loca-
tions, and practiced duck and
cover. The drill is in the control
of teachers who give commands,
and they will be held at intervals
to accustom the children to the
procedure.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
FOOTBALL AT DELAWARE
Blue Hen Varsity to Meet Univers-
ity of New Hampshire Saturday

Three of Delaware's fall sports
squads will see action during the
coming week, two on the gridiron
and one on the soccer field. The
Blue Hen varsity will attempt to
continue it's excellent season when
it meets an interesting new rival,
the University of New Hampshire,
another member of the tough little
Yankee Conference in New Eng
land. New Hampshire is coached
by Clarence ''Chief" Boston, who
once was a coaching associate of
Delaware's Admiral Dave Nelson
when the two were on the staff of
Harvard University. The new
rivalry appears to be a natural
for the two state universities, both
of which have similar educational
traditions and standards. Several
hundred Wildcat fans are planning
to make the trip from Durham to
Newark to witness the opening of
the inter-sectional competition.
The game is scheduled for Satur-
day afternoon at Delaware Stad-
ium with the kickoff at 200. Two
contests are listed for Friday af-
ternoon, one at Philadelphia and
the other at Lewisburg, Pa. Coach
Jimmy Sullivan's freshman Blue
Chicks will meet Temples Owls
and "Whitey" Burnhm's soccermen
take on the hooters of Bucknell
University. Last year, the frosh
nipped Temple, 7;6, and the soccer
team edbed the Bisons, 2-1. SINH
lar hard-fought battles are expect
ed this year.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
SCHOOLS HOLD
FIRE DRILLS
Fire Prevention Committee
Stages Surprise Drills
at Schools
INSPECT BUILDINGS

The fire prevention committee of
the Citizens Hose Company staged
surprise fire drills at the three
schools comprising the Smyrna
Special School District on Wednes-
day, participated in by 1899 stu
dents in all schools. The project
was directed by Robert FAIRIES, first
assistant chief, who had the as
sistance of three other volunteer
firemen. At the John Bassett
Moore High School the firemen re-
quested what is known as spec
ial drill' which requires pupils to
leave only by the west and north
doors of the school, to protect them
from possible danger in case of a
fire or explosion at RothwelPs
Granary which is situated close to
the east side of the three-story
school building. The school was
emptied of 578 students in one
minute and fifty-five seconds at
that building. At the new Ele-
mentary School, which was opened
in September, 292 small children
left the building in one minute and
twenty seconds, with only the prev
ious experience of one fire drill.
They are all located on one floor.
It took only twenty-six seconds at
the north entrance to the Thomas
D. Clayton (Negro) School on Du-
Pont Parkway, and thirty-five Sec
onds at the south doors to clear
all pupils and staff at that unit
where there are 169 pupils. The
older boys assist at their stations
for opening outside doors, anc
classroom doors are closed by eact
teacher, the last to leave. The
firemen also inspected the build
ings for potential hazards, and Sc
that they become familiar with po
tential danger points. The pre-
vention committee members wer,
pleased with the efficient way ths
schools were evacuated, and stress
the fine cooperation between tn,
schools and the fire company. Al
the elementary school instruction
periods are being given for tn,
benefit of rural pupils, with larg,
map of the rural areas being used
and explanation being given of tn,
farm Identification program. TIL,
children learn their fire call mum
ber, and take home cards listing
the number and bring them bacl
signed. The firemen emphasiz
that the farm number remains
with the property if the fanil.
moves. New people who move int,
the area are asked to get in con
tact with the fire house so the,
may be given a number.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
BUSINESS woMENs To MEET
To Hear United States Senator at
Wayside Inn Monday Night

The Smyrna-Clayton Business
and Professional Women's Club
will meet on Monday night, Oct.
10 at the Wayside Inn at $50 pm.
when their guest speaker will be
United States Senator John J.Wil-
liams, who will deliver a non-part-
isan talk on state and national
economy. Members of all BPW
Clubs in the state have been invit-
ed to attend, as well as members
of all other organizations in the
Smyrna-Claycon area. Reserva-
ton may be made until Oct. 16
through Mrs. Ann Mills, phone
Smyrna 6S01. Any interested per-
sons who cannot attend the dinner
will be cordially welcomed at 7:30
pm. to hear Senator Williams.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
Engagement of Mary e. Vaughn

Mr.. and Mrs. c. Townsend
Vaughn, of Highland Avenue, Clay
ton announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Mary e.
Vaughn, to Mr.. F Edward Melvin,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Mel
vim, South Main Street, Smyrna.
Miss Vaughn is a graduate of John
Bassett Moore High School, Smyr-
ma and Goldey-Beacom College,
Wilmington. She is employed by
the DUPONT Company. Mr.. Melvin
was graduated from the John Bas-
sett Moore High School, and is as
sociated with the Delaware State
Police. The wedding will take
place in the spring.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
Clayton PTA Meeting

The first regular meeting of the
school year of the Clayton Parent
Teacher Association was held in
the school cafeteria on wednesday,
Oct. IA. New officers were install
ed by Mrs. William M. Richardson,
Kent County vice president, Della
ware Congress of Parents and
Teachers. Mrs. Harry Moor is
president.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
REHOBOTH DOWNS EAGLES
Smyrna Opens Home Football Sea-
son Under Lights Last Friday

son Under Lights Last FRIDAY
A well balanced line and what
looked to be a veteran Rehoboth
backfield spelled defeat for prom
Using Smyrna aggregation as they
opened their home football season
under the lights before a large
crowd last Friday evening. Scores
in every period gave the resort
eleven a 43 to 0 triumph against
the Smyrna High School Eagles.
After losing this contest to Reho-
both, the RED and White" team
now have a record of one win and
one loss and will be shooting for
their second win tomorrow after
noon as they journey up to New
Castle to meet the forces of Saint
Peters. Smyrna posted an initial
18 to 0 victory over the New Cas-
tie team last year and are looking
for a repeat performance tomor-
row afternoon. At the present
time, however, the game is rated a
toss-up, since neither teams have
seen too much action. Co-Coaches
Frank Stellatella and Bill Horney
have spent much of this week 60
ing over the weak spots. in the
Eagles machine which were made
lucid in the Rehoboth game. Reho-
both seemed to do most of their
scoring on wide end runs, and the
coaches have drilled much during
this week in that particular posi-
tion. The Co-Captains for this
meeting will be the able backfield
man, Bill Cook; and John Roth, a
lineman. The Eagles next home
game will be played on the Smyr-
ma High School Field Thursday,
october %, with Middletown.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
Daughters of America

The National Councillor of the
Daughters of America, Mrs. Anna
M. Nelson, of Detroit, Mich, will
be a guest at National Emblem
Council No. 8; Smyrna next Tues
day evening, Oct. 20. All members
are requested to be present at this
meeting. Mrs. Hilda Hufschmidt,
councillor, will preside.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
j. M. G. Y. Corporate Communion

o. WI o Z OUIPOIUtC OUlIIIIIt1IIUIr
The group of young people
known as the United Movement of
the Church's Youth, the UMCY's
will hold breakfast in the parish
house following corporate COM
munion at 8 am. at st. Peters
Church on Sunday, October 18.
Smyrna times., 1953-10-15
New Books at Library

A Sunset Touch, by Howard Spring
The Adventures of Augie March,
by Saul Below
The Heart of the Family,
by Elizabeth Goudge
Hornblower and The Atropos,
by c. S. Forester
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-03-27

should continue actively and re-
sponsibly to play their part. We
have recently disapproved of the
excessive influence being exercised
upon social lif by anonymous and
machine-like organizations. The
need therefore is to instruct men
not only in the theoretical func-
tioning of these institutions but also
in the protection of their true in
terests and above all of their con-
sciences.
whoever addresses himself TO
the public under amy title whasso-
ever shares in The responsibility
for adult education. This includes
those in charge of newspapers, rs-
dios, movies, the thesfer, sdvertis-
ing firms, publishers and book.
sellers"
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-03-27
500 To Attend
NCCM Meet
I'm ST. Louis

ST. LOUIS, M.-NC)-An ex-
pected 500 delegates from all parts
of the us. will gather in st. Louis
on April 10 for the 33rd annual
meeting of the National Council
of Catholic Men.
The three-day event will be CEN
tered around workshops designed
to answer problems in communi-
cations. civic and social action,
family life, legislation, public re-
lations. youth and religious activi-
ties. The workshops are scheduled
for Saturday afternoon, April IL.
Also included in a preliminary
program, released at NCCM head
quarters in Washington, DC, are
general sessions featuring guest
speakers, conferences, religious
observances and final sports
treat--a st. Louis Cardinals-St
Louis Browns baseball game.
Archbishop Richard J. Gushing
of Boston will deliver an address
at the NCCM banquet and will eel
citrate q Mass for delegates in st
st. Louis will welcome delegates
Louis Cathedral on Sunday, April
IL. Archbishop Josph f. Ritter oi
st. Louis will welcome delegates
in an opening general session.
Auxiliary Bishop Allen j. Bah
cock of Detroit will preside at al
orgenizational and development
conference on Saturday. At The
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1953-03-27
MISSION MERCY

New Missionaries India departing their first mission bespeak
the the
people MISSION HoSPITA-speciay among eamns
millions
Poverty and disease widespread Trhur where medical fac
ties pfuy few Bishop Aapatt tells that the dspensay
opened by the Holy Cross Sisters few has had fantastic
TIME activities
generous friends
mite will endless grateful Sisters
You ndow the operating for 81 500 bed $3.50 We
build this WHOLE HOSPITAL COST OF
ENDOWNG ONE BED in American hospital Give thanksgiving
health wonderful medical facilities
TALKING OF SISTERS will surely be mindful
Sisters Holy Sunday Palm
will mentally walk through Jerusalem behind the
uf ladies daily Christ these
SHARE WITH THEM TODAY. orphan
entire month for only $40.