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Smyrna times., 1954-02-25
S. S. LUMP SUM
DEATH CLAIM
Two Year Limit for Applica-
ton of Social Security
Death Payment
ONE EXCEPTION TO RULE

The lump-sum payment that is
almost always payable when per-
son dies after year and half of
employment or self-employment
under Social Security must be
claimed within two years Of death,
Myron Milbouer, manager of the
Wilmington Social Security office,
advised Delaware residents today.
The local manager explained that
the Social Security Act specifically
requires that an application for the
Social Security death payment
must be filed not later than the
second anniversary of the indivi-
duaps death and that failure to ap-
ply within this time limitation will
result in the payment being denied.
There is only one exception to
this rule" Mr.. Milbouer said.
"Where death occurred outside the
United States the two-year period
may be extended under certain
conditions" The lump-sum is pay
able to the widow or widower if
they We're living together at the
time of death. If the insured person
was not married, or if he was not
living with his spouse at the time
of death, the lump sum will be
paid to the one who paid the burial
expense. Milbouer emphasized that
in the case of the death of work.
er or a self-employed individual,
who has been under social security
for at least year and half, some
member of the family should get
in touch with the social security
office as soon as possible to find
out about old-age and survivors
insurance payments. All injuries
in this area should be addressed to
the Social Security Administration,
813 West Street, Wilmington, Della
ware. For the convenience of local
residents, a representative of the
Wilmington office is in the Della
Smyrna times., 1954-02-25
20 Years Ago

Smyrna was visited by another
blizzard Sunday that swept the
whole Atlantic Seaboard, that like
the previous storm, did consider
able damage to life and property.
February goes out tonight as one of
the most wintry months within the
history of the US Weather Bureau.
At the annual town election
which took place Monday, there
were a total of % votes cast. John
c. Mannering and Davis H. Bell
each received % votes and were
reelected members of Town Coun-
ell for two more years; Henry ID.
Boyer, Collector of Taxes and Re-
venues; Walter w. Hynson, re-
elected Town Treasurer; and Tho
mas jefferson was elected Town
Assessor.
John P. Goldsborough, one of
Smyrna's best known citizens and
one of the Oldest hotel men in
Delaware, passed away at his
home, the Colonial Hotel, on Com
merce Street on Friday morning.
Mr.. Goldsborough has been ill for
several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. Lay Phillips,
Miss Elizabeth Phillips and Miss
Helen P. Start, spent Saturday and
Sunday in Crisfield, Md, with Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Daugherty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph w. Ennis
of "The Gables, near Smyrna, en-
tertained with a children's party
Saturday in honor of their son, ].
Manfred Ennis.
Mrs. Walter Turner and daugh-
ter, Miss Margaret Turner, enter
tanned at bridge party at their
home on Saturday evening.
1t. Paul Stevens, father of Miss
Mary Ann Stevens of Leipsic, has
been promoted in the service of the
navy to Lieutenant Commander.
The appointment was made by
President Roosevelt recently and
was noted with pleasure by his
friends about Smyrna, Dover, and
Leipsic. Lieutenant Commander
Stevens is a graduate of Annapolis
and has been in service for a num-
Der of years.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Boehm-
Ter entertained at dinner in their
apartment on Friday evening. This
lis an annual affair in honor of the
birthday anniversaries of Mr..
Boehmler, teller at the Fruit Crow
ers National Bank and Trust Com
pany and Mr.. Walter w. Hynson,
vice president of the Fruit Grow
ers National Bank and Trust Com
pany.
Miss TIilda ". David of near
Smyrna, spent the weekend with
Miss Blanche Oliver.
Smyrna times., 1954-02-25

contemplates an extension of their
lines and it will be but short
while before trolley connections
will be made between Delaware
City and the Odessa-Middletown
trolley line.
The supper in the Opera House
on Thursday evening of this week
will be served by the ladies of the
Presbyterian Church in Martha
Washington costume.
Smyrna times., 1954-02-25

Students of the Smyrna High
School commemorated the birthday
anniversary of George Washington
with one of the most interesting
and entertaining programs given
in recent years. AS Monday was
holiday, the public entertainment
was given at the Opera Houre Fri
day afternoon and was under the
auspices of the High School Liter
ary Society.
A serious conflagration was
narrowly averted at the home of
Mr.. James HAZEL near Kenton
early Thursday morning and but
for the timely awakening of some
of the members of the family the
house and everything might have
been in ashes. They were startled
with the cracking of flames and
the smell of smoke, and on going
down stairs they found the mantel
in flames and a hole fully three
feet square burning in the floor.
Mrs. Mary J. Cosden, widow of
Captain John Cosden, died at 7:30
o'clock this morning at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. George M.
Stevenson after lingering illness,
in the 77th year of her age. She
had been in failing health for about
a year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Hance
have returned to Philadelphia af-
ter a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
o. Hoffecker. Mrs. Vance had been
on a ten days visit and was Joined
Saturday by her husband, who re-
turned with her Monday morning.
Miss Bertha Smithers is visiting
Miss Anna Mcleod at Wilmington.
Mr.. A. Lee Clifton, University of
Georgetown, Washington, D. c.,
were home Sunday and Washing
tons Birthday.
Mr.. w. B. Megear is moving his
family today into the "Feiro Pro-
perty'' next to Presbyterian n
Church.
AS result of the merger of the
Wilmington and New Castle and
New Castle and Delaware City
Railway Companies, under the
name of the Wilmington, New
Castle and Southern Railway Co.,
the stockholders of the component
companies will hold meetings at
Wilmington to ratify the merger.
1t is said that the new organization
Smyrna times., 1954-02-25
Smyrna-ClaytOn
of Events

The Smyrna-Clayton Business
and Professional Women's Club
are sponsoring this weekly column
as public service to the commun-
ity and as a guide to newcomers
who may be interested in visiting
or joining our organizations. Any
civic organization desiring to be
listed on this calendar are request
ed to contact Mrs. June G. An
thony, news service chairman.
Smyrna Rotary Club
Meets every Thursday at 6:15 pm.
at Wayside Inn
Leroy Sayers, President
Smyrna Lions Club
Meets second and fourth Monday
at 6:29 pm. at Wayside Inn
Guy M. Edmondson, Jr., President
David C. Harrison Post
American Legion
Meets first Wednesday of each
month at Town Hall Building
at 500 pm.
John Stats, Commander
American Legion Auxiliary
Meets first Monday of each month
at 500 pm. in the Town Hall
Mrs. Dorothy Rogers, President
Twentieth Century Club
Meets second Friday of each month
at 200 pm; the fourth Friday of
month at p.m., in the
Twentieth Century Club House
Mrs. Robert H. Denney, President
Smyrna Grange No. 81
Meets second and fourth Thursday
of each month at 500 pm. in the
Odd Fellows Hall
Carlton Blendt, Jr., Master
Ladies' Auxiliary of Citizens Hose
Co., meets the third Monday of
each month at 500 pm. in the
Fire House
Mrs. Ida Collins, President
Citizens Hose Company
Meets first Monday of each month
at 500 pm. in the Fire House
Lex FAIRIES, President
Smyrna Clayton Business and
Professional Women's Club
Meets third Monday of each month
at $50 pm. at Wayside Inn
Mae S. Parker, President
Clayton Fire Co. Inc.
Meets second Tuesday of month
at 500 pm. in the Fire House
James Clark, President
Newnam-Lee-U Urban Post
No. 1901, VF'W
Meets first and third Monday of
each month at 500 pm. at the
Post Home on Bassett Street and
Smyrna Avenue
Austin Carey, Commander
Clayton Lions Club
Meets first and third Wednesday of
each month at 6:45 pm. at Paddock
Ralph Knots, President
Smyrna times., 1954-02-25

Any man can make a mista1-
but none but a fool viii continue
in it.-Cicero.
The frmest friendships have
Smyrna times., 1954-02-25
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
SO YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Taken from our old files Of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now regular feature of the
Times. win call to mind people
and events of the older genera
tion.
Smyrna times., 1954-02-25
DIFFICULT DECISION
Senator Frear Says Indo-China
Situation Creating Policy Debate

United States Senator ]. Allen
Frear said this week that the
United States faces a difficult
decision with respect to the situa-
tion in Indo-China. In his weekly
statement, Senator Frear noted
that a group of American techni-
clans are already in the embattled
French countries. This, he said,
has touched off a foreign policy de-
bate here at home, and has aroused
concern lest Red China use the pre-
Smyrna times., 1954-02-25

ware Employment Service office,
Dover, every Monday and Thursday
at 10 am, and in the City Office
Building, Milford, the End and 4th
Wednesday at $50 am.
Smyrna times., 1954-02-25

been formed in mutual adversely;
as iron is most strongly united by
the fiercest fiame.-Caleb G. Col
ton.
Smyrna times., 1954-02-25

Housewife Queen-Ofcials Of Allied Van Lines, Inc
leading household goods furniture assist in ownng Mrs.
Mary Mays Los Angeles M American Housewife" Selected by
220O moving The Most Courteous Housewife Moved
in 1882 Mrs Mays the mother of two children and previously
resided in Las Vegas.
by Mrs Mays brought her the honor She wrote
ain home it just if had left the old Every
its proper places the beds made and
the sheets turned down." .
Participating William Crowder St Louis No. driver for Allied
Van Lines for rs who crowned the James Hawoe
sandg) executive vice president of the moving Chicago
and Louis Schramm, Jr., president New York City.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
BOWLING SCORES
PANGBORN
GIRLS LEAGUE

Mademoiselle won both their
games last week, to remain on top,
four games ahead of Harpers Bazaar,
who also won two games. Harpers
Bazaar also had both high scores,
with a single game of $50 and two
game set of 1896.
Rose Shinham had the high in
dividual game, 107, and Shirley
Wolfe had the high set, 2O3.
80 Or Better Class
Rose Shinham, 107; Shirley Wolfe,
1O6, 81; Joyce Smith, 106; Pat Rooms,
1903; Mary Trumpower, 1902; Joann
Ringer, 80; Nellie Bowman, SO; Jo-
Ann Glesner, SO; Judy Long, SO;
Polly Daugherty, SO, 90; Ruth Aush-
erman, "a; Gladys Charles 81; Vir-
ginia Myers, 80.
Free Bowling
Shirley Wolfe, 100, 97-253; Bever-
ly Colvin, 70, 83-247
Team Standing
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25

John Minnich was the high bowler,
with single game of 149 and three
game set of 375.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
BANKERS LEAGUE.

The Quarters won one game last
week to remain on top, one game
ahead of the Pennies, who also won
one game.
The Halves had both high scores,
with single game of 513 and two
game set of 956.
Barbara Sprankle was the high
bowler for the ladies, with single
game of 1856 and set of 217. Lawrence
Little was the high bowler for the
men, with single game of 118 and
set of 225.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
PANGBORN
MEMS LEAGUE

The Tanks won two points last
week, to remain on top, five points
ahead of the Conveyors, who also
won two points. The only four-point
winner was the Exhausters.
The Conveyors had both high
scores, with a single game Of 573
and three-game set of 1881.
c. Kline had both high scores, with
a single game of 139 and set of 1856
12O-33O Glass
H. Kline, 124, 1872; Hays, 1873; Bur
ger, 1872, 1913; C. Kline, 1879, 1856; Lease,
122, 122, 344; Hull, 1872; Austin, 1913;
Bottorf, 121, 1872; Worden, 100; Hoff-
man, $685.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
High Averages
PRECIOUS STONE. LEAGUE

The Emeralds won three games
last week to remain on top, three
points ahead of the Pearls, who by
winning all four points went from
third to second place. There were
no other four-point winners.
Polly Healy had the high single
game, ia and Mary Routzahn had
the high three-game set, 307.
100 Or Better Glass
Polly Healy, ia, Eleanor Reecher,
100, 104-302; Mary Routzahn, LOT,
105-307; Martha Snyder, 1O6; Mary
Caldwell, lO4; and Ruth Schindel,
100.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
POTOMAC EDISON
GIRLS LEAGUE.

The Apache team won one game
and lost one game last week, but still
remained on top, four games ahead
of Cherokee.
The Apache team also had both
high scores, with a single game OF
1867 and set of 1853.
Mary Lou Hose had the high single
game, 10, and Hilda Poffenberger
had the high set, 1876.
High Averages
Margaret Potts, 96.1; Virginia
Stoner, 900; Chico Smith, 1877; Dot
tie Cline, 87.4; Peggy Forsythe, 1863
Team Standing
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
POTOMAC EDISON
MEMS LEAGUE

The Cards won all four points last
week, to remain on top, eleven points
ahead of the Redskins, who also won
four points. The other team to win
all four points was the Packers.
The Browns had the high game,
$50, and the Redskins had the high
three-game set, 1887.
Hunter Robinson had the high in
dividual game, 139, and Junior Gun
ningham had the high set, 371.
Team Standing
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Team Standing
ST. MARY'S LEAGUE

The O'Malleys won one point last
week to remain on top, three points
ahead of the O'Callihans, who also
won one point.
The O'Tooles had the high single
game, 554, and the O'Briens had the
high set, 1901
Maureen Ham had the high single
game for the ladies, 1913, while Joe
Henneberger was the high bowler
for the men, with a single game of
1874 and three game set of 554.
Team Standing
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Team Standing
Points
ELKS LADIES' LEAGUE

November won three points last
week to remain on top, three points
ahead of April, who also won three
points.
November had both high scores,
with single game of 500 and set of
1889.
Doris Hoffman had the high single
game, 127, and Jane Zimmerman had
the high three-game set, 318
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Team Standing
Points
Mems League
Division I

Trinity Lutheran III won three
points last week to remain on top,
one point ahead of Grace cub. ~,
who won four points The other
team to win four points was Shiloh
cub.
Grace cub. ~ had both high
scores, with single game of GA
and set of 1774.
Earl Redding, Jr., was the high
bowler, with a single game of 1874
and three game set of 1916.
Team Standing
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Team Standing
Points
Division III

Roses #2 won all four points last
week to remain on top, ten points
ahead of Gardenias fl, who also won
four points. The other team to win
four points was Gardenias ~.
Gardenias II had both high scores,
with single game of SOL and set of
1926.
Ana Mae McSherry had both high
games, with a single game of 1856 and
three game set of 324.
Team Standing
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Team Standing
Points
SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUE
Women's League
Division 4

The Daisies ~ won three points
last week to remain on top, three
points ahead of Pansies III, who also
won three points. The only team to
win all four points was Tulips ~.
Pansies ~ had the high single
game, 507, and Pansies III had the
high set, 1447.
Frances Couchman rolled the high
single game, 121, and Jane Harshman
had the high three-game set, 319.
Team Standing
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Division n

st. Matthew's cub won four
points last week to remain on top.
seven points ahead of ST. Marks
Lutheran, who won three points.
The other team to win four points
was First Brethren.
st. Marks Lutheran had the high
single game, 544, while Christ Re-
formed 10 had the high set, 1865.
David Wolfnger was the high
bowler, with single game of 1872
and three-game set of 372.
Team Standing
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Team Standing
LIONS CLUB LEAGUE

The Ears took over first place on
Thursday night when they won all
four points while the Tails could
only win three
The two teams split the scoring
honors, with the Tails having the
high single game, 544, and the Ears
the high three-game set. 1893.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1954-02-25
Team Standing
Won Lost

THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER,
will Be Held March AT
st. Johns Lutheran Church
Make a note of the date.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-05-26

Why, he can't even work He de-
ponds on others. poor fellow
Pity suffused him
The man in rusty black Was Spes-
king again Try to remember that
young man. Trouble IS Ike tie mist.
1t elings and is damp and cold and
blankets everything Everything 5
dull and saddened but-the sun
washes the mist away with strong
beams and the world Is bright s.
gain"
You're right feel better now =
The other man looked mildly SUI
prised and his lips curved in 5 plea
sed smile. Well. now. hope yoa
aren't pulling my leg. I did Try L
help you"
You did. know now that l
was what's the expression"
Making mountains out of mole
hills?"
That's good enough That's plen-
ty good. And there's another I just
thought of: 4 wept because I had
no shoes and then / met a man who
had no feet"
OH The man was little puz-
zled.
You did help me remember that
and it's been very nice, this little
talk / hope / shall see you here "a
gain sometime He got up and
bowed, youngish man with face
that had grown thoughtful and
calm and he went off up the path
The man on the bench rubbed his
hand over his thin hair What had
the young fellow meant by that las
quotation. I wept because I had nc
shoes and. then I met a man who
had no feet Strange remark But
then. this new generation.
He took his black glasses off anc
the little boy who had taken the
ball from the younger man saw him
Look he called shrilly to the o.
ther. That man I thought wa
blind he took his glasses off anC
hes looking at his watch!'
From Nippon Times.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-05-26
A Short Story.
O BY ROGER SPLINTER

The young man with the discon-
tented face and the freshly shined
shoes came up the path just TO the
right Of the bank Of spring flowers
in Shinjuku Park He walked aim
lessly, keeping his eyes fastened on
the ground Just IN front Of his feet.
He didn't see the older man and
just avoided humping into him.
Excuse me- he said and aimless-
" still, sat on the empty bench just
off the path.
The older man smiled and you
could imagine his eyes twinkling
behind the black glasses he wore.
He reached out one hand as if 10
steady himself and sank down be-
side The young man who regarded
him with a sidewise look. the dis
content still puckering his face He
didn't evidently relish the idea OF
talking 70 This elderly stranger with
the rusty black suit and shapeless
hat
The spring sunshine was warm
ana still untitled with the holiness
Of summer sunshine Il felt gentle
and relaxing % both Of them bur
the younger man didn't seem to no
tice that the air vas balny. the
grass a tender green and the flow
ers pristine and lovely The child
ren were scamper!ng about. whoop-
ing with conference.-the lush u
go- Of Young animals spurred BY thf
perennial infusion Of the season 0.
budding ard stirring. the unshackl-
ing Of winters deep chill.
Nice day. The older man had
turned his head and a faint smile
was on his face
Yes The monosyllable wa,
impersonal and a forced courtesy
He was staring at his shoes
This is the first day this yea
that actually feels like SPRING thu
I older man said. His voice was hus
| ky and deep 1t had a timbre ant
warmth that strangely didn't reacl
the man with the disconnected face
There was no reply.
The older nan leaned his chin 0!
/ his hands. clssped ever the cane h
carried He spoke again. looking =
head out over he broad fat mea
dow where families Tere beginnin
to cluster Cheer .up. young mar
Troubles are transitory really
| know"
The young man lifted his hea
slowly and his face vas thin an
wan and worried-and resentful. "
can handle my troubles he said
. TIE older man kept his eyes on II
I meadow
He sad. "Most # US Go hand
/ troubles-we've got 70. but it's
shame. YOU know. the manner il
which re waste 50 much time wor
/ rv.ng about things we can't correct
/ The Chinese now-they say: Eve
this shall pass away That's a pro
found statement"
/ The Young man leaned back an
/ pushed his hat back on his head
HIS discomfort had loosened TO
sort Of resigned apathy Il suppos
that's sound philosophy but whel
you're buried IN troubles and lowe
than worm in spirit. mean thos
savings don't help much"
"If you really think them. an,
forget your immediate trouble Will
thinking-then you get relief VIVA
ever your trouble"
II suppose so +" the younger NAL
said, YEARLY. He felt the knot o
his tie and pulled at his hat as if h,
were leaving
'LOve-that can't be your trou
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-05-26
ART EXHIBITION EXTENDED
TWO WEEKS HERE

Because Of the extraordinary II
terest and Importance Of the old
master paintings nov al ne Sea
tie Ar Museum the closing cate q
tbs great exhibition aas been ex-
tened tro weeks through SUNDAY
June %
Paintings b. s1c1 renoRn artists
Is R-oe1s Ve.ssquez and four a.
t-.bu.es . Csravagg-o himself make
Up Seatt.es mato- ar exhibition O.
tae year
visitors may pan -1e.- IS. % Il
cl1oe oae Of re re gslerE -alss
scheduled to- Thursdays a & ? n
s1d Sundays a. z pm
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-05-26
UNITED GOOD NEIGHBORS
AIDE APPOINTED

The organization Of Seattles
biggest volunteer army started last
week With the appointment Of Mrs
Horace = Va1asse IS chief Of the
Ne-gabo-hood DIVISION Of the Uni
ted Good Ne.gnoo-s Appointment
o. section generals Z every district
O. he CITY vi. De made II the next
tev weeks Mrs Vanasse said
TIE Good Neighbor's army Of vo-
men solicitors cons-s-s Of 18 section
generals rs lieutenant generals.
355 Unit captains and 6 $50 block
le1tersnrS Last year under Mrs.
Kezae-1 J Morfo-d the division
collected more than $3.50. 900
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-05-26
RED CROSS COURSES
TO BEGIN JUNE :

Two Reo Cross nome nursing
coarseS-one GOVERNS The effective
care Of ne SICK a. hone. and the
other mother and BABY care-are
scheduled 70 start Monday. June :
a. local RED CrOss oeadq1sr 1ers,
2106 Second Ave
Registration tor either course s
made b. calling Rec Cross Al FL
2S00