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Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
JAYCEES HERE
HOLD ELECTION
Smyrna Clayton Organization
Names Martin Golden
President at Meeting
NAME OTHER OFFICERS

An election of officers of the
Smyrna-Clayton Junior Chamber
of Commerce Was held at din
ner meeting at The Paddock on
Tuesday, which resulted as fol-
lows: Martin Golden, president;
Kenneth c. Williams, executive
vice president; George ID. Wright,
external vice president; Rodney
Schuman, internal vice president;
Arthur Thomas, secretary; Walter
Downes, treasurer; Board of direc-
tors: John E. Wilson III, Edward
Wootten, and John Long. The
three delegates to the state con-
vention of Jaycees on Saturday
will be Mr.. Wilson, Mr. Williams,
and George Bryson.
Sponsor Softball League
The local Jaycees will sponsor a
softball league of six teams, with
two games a night, three nights a
week. The committee on this pro-
ject includes Walter Downes, Gene
Handsberry, and William Horney
The following committee was NAM
ed to explore the possibilities II
holding a Fourth of July celebra-
tion in Smyrna, to be held on July
5: E. S. Wilson, Jr., James Cruson
and Clarence Blendt. The Jaycees
are making plans to work on Sat-
urday, June 12, on the new park
ing lot which will be added to the
present lot in back of the Post
Office. The property has just beer
leased by the town of Smyrna afd
the Jaycees have offered their SER
vices in actual labor to prepare il
for use. They will clean it up, and
haul materials to make it level
and usable. Eugene Rhodes was g
guest at the dinner.
To Sponsor Dance
The first dance to be sponsored
by the Jaycees is scheduled TO be
held at Town Hall on Friday even
ing, May %, from 10 pm. to 2 am
Music will be provided by Bernie
Greenhouse and his five-piece or
chestra, from Wilmington. The
general committee for the dance
includes Mr.. Downes, Mr.. Wootten
and Mr.. Williams; decorations will
be in charge of John c. Still, Jr
and John Shetzler.
Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
GLEN PERRY AT
LIONS MEET
Talk During Chemical Pro-
gress Week ON Importance
of Industry
FROM Dupont COMPANY

The efforts of the chemical in
dustry during Chemical Progress
Week were toward better under
standing by the people, to see the
Importance of the industry mot
as vast entity, but to families
and individuals, Glen Perry, assis-
tant director, public relations,
DUPONT Company said in the talk
before the Smyrna Lions Club
Monday night. He was presented
by Wells Campbell. He touched on
three aspects of the industry
which affect people. In agriculture,
he contrasted the present with
Colonial days; with the assist
from the industry the farmers can
now provide food for all, and even
surplus. The speaker traced the
advance in refrigeration from the
days of the old ice-box to modern
refrigerators, deep freeze, frozen
foods, and air conditioning. The
anti-biotics are tools put into the
Doctors hands" by the chemical
industry which specifically make
lives better and reduce the chance
of death from many infectious
diseases, he affirmed. We are
heading into an interesting time,
it can be wonderful or terrible, the
speaker stated, but he promised
that the industry will keep on do
ing it's part if given the atmos-
phere it has got to have for free
dom of operation. Burton Willis
and Gale G.. Grove were visitors
/ from the Milford Lions Club. Lee
Slaughter announced that the
charter night celebration would be
held at the Wesley Club on Mon
day evening, June z, at z o'clock
To Name New Officers
Guy Edmondson, Jr. instructed
the secretary to cast the ballot for
the following officers: James Ford
president; Charles v. Williams
first vice president; Victor D
Ennis second vice president.
Harry Short, third vice president;
Brinton Reynolds, secretary;
George Bradley, lion tanner; Wells
Campbell, tail twister; board OF
directors for two years, F. S.
Bancroft and Vance Cole; one
year, Stanley Middleton. The Lions
! CONTINUED on Page Seven)
Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
W.S.C.S. TRAINING DAY
Third Annual Officers Training
Day June 2nd


The Third Annual Officers
Training Day of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service, Of
Dover District, will be held on
Wednesday, June 2, 1854, in Grace
Methodist Church, Millsboro, Della
ware. The morning session will
convene at 1890 and all officers
and circle leaders of the local
societies in the district; are urged
to attend. Mrs. William o. Hack
EFT, Secretary of Spiritual Life will
have charge of the Morning
Meditations, after which a "skit'
entitled "We've a Story to Tell,
will be presented by the Dover
District Officers. One hour has
been allotted in the morning for
departmental group discussions.
Lunch will be served by the hos
tess society, at 1890. The after
noon will convene at 1870. Mrs.
Earl Sylvester, President of Dover
District, and officer of the day,
will bring highlights of the Fourth
Assembly of the Woman's Divi-
sion of Christian Service, which
she will attend in Milwaukee from
May "a %. Miss Ellen Tappan of
Rehoboth, will be the soloist, her
accompanist being Mrs. Robert
VanCleaf of Harrington. A short
time will be devoted to Findings
of the discussion groups, after
which the meeting will adjourn.
Smyrna times., 1954-05-27

conducted by Judge Sarah T.
Hughes, of Dallas, Texas, immedi-
ate past president of the National
Federation of BPW Clubs, Mrs.
Hughes commended the Smyrna
Clayton BPW Club on their COM
munity lending closet project, the
only one in the state. Mrs. Hughes
said that it was the first time in
all her years with the Federation
that she had ever heard of a club
having such a fine project" 1T is
so different. The closet contains
necessities for the sickroom which
can be borrowed when needed dur
ing illness. Miss A. Ann Scout,
r. N. is in charge of the closet.
Dr.. Elizabeth T. Phillips, George
town, a former Smyrna girl, was
reelected president of the state
federation at the convention.
Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
Plea For Blood
MAY DAY CELEBRATION
Terri Slaughter Crowned Queen
OF NAV at Brownie Gathering


Terri Slaughter, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Lee Slaughter, presided
over the May Day celebration OF
Brownie Troop 81 at the Youth
Center. Mrs. John Dukes crowned
Terri, queen of the May and queen
of troop 81 for the day. Members
of the May court included Suzanne
Pappas, Bettielou Cooke, atten-
dants; Vivian Lee Chambers and
Betty Jane Kemp, flower girls and
Viola Duchatel was crown bearer.
A program of dancing, songs and
special events by 20 Brownies fol-
lowed the crowning ceremonies.
The traditional May Pole dance
was performed by Louise Lange,
Cynthia Cary, Barbara Dietert,
Joyce Getty, Connie Griffen, Dee
Dee Smith, Jane Fortner and Ann
Dyer, the announcer was Nancy
Ewing. Others taking part in the
program were Peggy Tieman, solo
Mother; Carroll Price, ballet
solo; Mary Catherine Smith, piano
solo; Pauline Fortner, Connie Grif-
fen. Joyce Getty. Sandra Fortncr
and Fay Dietert. sang selection
of songs; Joyce Thompson saxo-
phone sole; all Brownies joined in
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Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
Smyrna Grange Program

A memorial program win be
presented tonight at the Smyrna
Grange in charge of the chaplain,
e. T. Heinold. The speaker will be
the Rev. Donald E. Dewey, pastor
of the Kenton Methodist Church.
There will be special music. All
members are urged to attend. A
business session preceding the pro-
gram will be conducted by Master
Carlton Blendt, Jr.
Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
CONCERT AT SCHOOL TODAY
To Repeat Part of Program of
Spring Music Festival

The music department of the
Smyrna School has been invited to
repeat for the entertainment of
the children of the elementary
school a part of the program pre-
sented at the spring music festiv-
al at the high school two weeks
ago. This afternoon, Thursday, at
the elementary school portion of
the program which will be of the
greatest interest to the young
children will be presented. Includ-
ed will be selections by the junior,
beginning, and elementary bands,
and choral work featuring the ele-
mentary and junior high school
choruses. Leon Tabb, music in
structor, had the assistance of
Mrs. John H. Fearon in prepara-
ton of the program.
Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
EAGLES BEAT HARRINGTON
Win Ten-Inning Game 81; Lost
to Chestertown 8 to 1

W." AO AhS Odauo o., AOSt
to Chestertown 8 to 1
Smyrna High Schools baseball
team pulled all of its reserve
strength from the bench to defeat
Harrington High 8 to z last Mon
day afternoon in ten-inning nip
and tuck battle. On Tuesday af-
ternoon, however, the "Red and
White" nine suffered it's fourth
loss of the present campaign as
they were turned back by the
forces of Chestertown High
School to 1. The highlight of
the Harrington game was the
home run into center field which
Eddie Cox hit in the top of the
ninth inning to break 3-3 tie.
Turk Orvis started for the Eagles
on the mound and was relieved in
the third inning by Leroy Everett,
who pitched well up until the
tenth frame when he got into
trouble. 1t finally took Paul Loder
to put out Harrington's fire, and
to rap up the game for Everett,
giving him his sixth win compar-
ed to no losses. On Tuesday af-
ternoon, the Eagles met tough OPP
position as they Travelled to Ches-
tertown for their last game on the
road of this season. Chestertowr
scored run on Paul Loder in the
first inning, and managed to Stag
ahead to down the Eagles 8 to 1.
The loss was Smyrna's fourth in
twelve decisions.
Last Game Tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon the local
nine will end the best baseball sea-
son in many years at Smyrna
High School, as they play hosts to
the Dover High Senators, in what
is believed to be the biggest game
of the season. In a previous meet
ing with the capital city team, the
Eagles were turned back by a 3-2
score as the Senators staged a
seventh inning ralley on Turk
Orvis. Ace-righthander Leroy Ev-
erett is scheduled to hurl for the
Eagles tomorrow, and everyone
locally concerned is expecting to
see well matched ball game,
since Everett has a 60 record.
Those boys who will end their
baseball career at Smyrna High
School are Leroy Everett, John
Fortner, and Eddie Cox.
Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
sAIYRNA-CLAYToN JAYCEEs
Two Smyrna Men Elected to State
Offices at Dover Saturday

OAAAOSo ob DONNA odtdAh hn1
The Smyrna-Clayton Junior r
Chamber of Commerce was given
exceptional recognition for so new
a group by the election. of two
state officers from the local or
ganization at the convention of
the Junior Chamber of Commerce
of Delaware at Dover Saturday.
Kenneth C. Williams was named a
national director, and John E. Will
son III was elected vice presi-
dent of the state group. This will
mean that four local young men
are in state posts, the president,
Martin Golden, and George Bry-
son being the representatives to
the board of directors of the state
Jaycees.
Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
JAYCEES PLAN
ROAD-E-0 HERE
First Teenage Affair to be
Held Saturday,
June 5
TRAINING PROGRAM

Plans to conduct the first Teen
age Road-E-O ever to be held in
Smyrna on Saturday, June 5, have
been completed by the Smyrna
Clayton Junior Chamber of Com
merce, cooperating with the local
police and the Governors Highway
Safety Committee, and the Driv-
ers' Training Program. Designed
to create good driving habits
among the teenage set, and to
select the community's most skill
full young driver, the Road-E-O
elimination will consist of writ
ten examination and a skill test
involving driving through pre-
scribed exercises such as parking,
smooth stopping, and others. The
local winner will be eligible to
compete in the state Road-E-O,
and state winners will compete
for $500 in scholarships in ma
tional contest in Washington
August 10-14.
Prizes Offered
Local prizes will be first, SIS;
second, $40; third, S5, and the ten
finalists will each receive a gift.
All teenagers who have not reach
ed their twentieth birthday by
August IA, are eligible to enter.
The state winner will be furnished
an all-expense paid trip to Wash
ington, D. c. The state contest will
be held at the site of the Smyrna
Elementary School.
Committee at Work
The Jaycees committee at work
on the project will have the as
sistance of many others to carry
out the various aspects of the pro-
gram. ''By emphasizing the rules
of the road and the skills needed
for safe driving, we intend to give
local youths a chance to prove
that some of Americas best driv-
ers are teenagers", Martin Golden,
president of the local Jaycees said.
AT work on the project is the fol-
lowing Jaycees committee: Vance
Cole, Herbert Brown, and James
Turner, 'Jr. They will be assisted
by many others to carry out vari-
GUS aspects of the program.
Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
MAN INJURED
IN EXPLOSION
Accident at HOutman Poultry
Plant Three Miles South
of Smyrna
VIM. HOUTMAN VICTIM

William Houtman, who was SER
iously injured last week in an ex-
plosion at the poultry plant own
ed by his brother, Joseph F.
Houtman, Jr. was reported by a
member of the family as in fairly
good condition early this week.
and improving. His injuries were
caused when an explosion occurred
in the office at the plant, located
on Route 13, at Big Oak, three
miles south of Smyrna immediate
ly after midnight last Thursday.
According to police and firemen
the explosion resulted when he
turned on an electric light switch,
and gas which had seeped from a
disconnected bottled gas line, ex-
ploded, damaging the building and
two-way radio at an estimated
S65OO.
Taken to Hospital
Young Houtman was taken to
Kent General Hospital in the
American Legion ambulance,
which accompanies the volunteer
firemen on all of their runs, to be
ready in case of an emergency. He
suffered from first and second de-
gree burns on the face and hands,
and also severe shock. The eXplC-
sion blew young Houtman out OF
the door when he flicked the light
switch, and altho injured he walk
ed about 200 yards to a storage
building and telephoned for Smyr-
ma firemen. Thirty-two volunteers
responded. There was no fire, but
the rear wall of the building, made
of concrete blocks, was blown out
as we'll as windows in the front
and sides of the building. Inc ROOF
was dislocated when it was lifted
out of place by the force of the
explosion.
Plea For Blood
In preparation for the laying OF
a floor in the almost-completed Of
flee building, one of two gas heat
ers had been disconnected, but
valve had apparently not been
completely closed. A radio plea for
blood donors was issued early in
the morning on Friday, as blood
was needed to bring the victim out
of state of shock.
Smyrna times., 1954-05-27
ST. PETERS
AUXILIARY
Final Meeting of Season Held
at Parish House
May Is
BUSINESS SESSION

The final meeting of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of st. Peters
Church until the second Tuesday
in october was held at the parish
house on May Is. After a covered
dish supper business session was
conducted by Mrs. Fred Heinold,
Sr. After a third reading of the
new constitution and bylaws by
Mrs. Richard w. Comegys, Sr. il
Was adopted by the group. The
Rev. F. S. Bancroft said that the
new linoleum-top table and twelve
small chairs contributed by the
auxiliary to the church school had
been ordered, and upon delivery
will be used by the class of Mrs.
Louise H. Burslem. The auxiliary
voted to provide one scholarship
for a young person in the parish
to attend Camp Tochdogh. Mrs.
Heinold reported on the recent dio-
cesar convention in Wilmington.
Mrs. v. Wallace Elterich, who was
custodian of the United Thank
Offering for twenty-five years,
has been presented a new revised
Bible.
Report On Dinner
Mrs. j. D. Miles, Jr. scout repre-
sentative, gave details of the
mother-daughter dinner to be held
by Girl Scout Troop 214 in the
parish house on Wednesday, May
26. The troop is sponsored by the
auxiliary and the group will assist
with the annual dinner. The auxil-
iary will also provide a partial
campership for a girl scout at
camp this summer. Mrs. Heinold,
retiring president, was presented
a cross by Mr.. Bancroft, marking
the groups appreciation of her
two years of service.
Install Officers
Mrs. Richard w. Comegys, past
president, installed the new offic-
ers and committee chairmen. The
new president, Mrs. F. S. Bancroft,
is in England at present visiting
her mother. Other officers are Mrs.
James Merrill, vice president; Mrs.
Guy Edmondson, Jr., correspond
ing secretary; Mrs. John F. Simp-
son, recording secretary; Mrs.
Homer ID. Hulson, treasurer; Mrs.
Ralph Lange, Christian Social rel
ations; Mrs. Henry C. Webb,
U.TO.; Mrs. James Rodney, sup
ply secretary; Mrs. Fred Heinold,
Sr., educational secretary; Mrs.
]. D. Niles, Jr., C.P.C.; Mrs. Come
gys, devotions; Mrs. Robert Sarde,
Altar Guild.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-13
Il Big B~AiseA4

Just suppose the adult population of this county was
called upon select person head million dollar cor
poraton would that selection be made? Knowing lot
of citizens, feel certain that large number would take
things consideration mans character his abll
y in business way how he conducts his present business
if he has any, his reputation of integrity and honor
to merely mention few.
Where is this corporation, you might ask? Why it's
your Garrett county Every the County Commits
under their direction the expenditure of mil
lion dollars They of do not have the right in
desk drawer but they authorized to issue county
orders which payable by the treasurer Much Of the
expenditure is by law, but the responsibility in handling
the placed in the hands of three men, who
elected by the voters
This business of running Garrett county is serious
and consider houghtfuly and prayerfuly
the qualifications all candidates who seeking this Of
flee
times past, this corporation not nearly so big,
but in recent years has grown tremendously In fact has
reached stage where consideration should be given to the
idea of county manager system where highly trained and
capable individual would be selected to make the county
business full time job and in which the salary would
attract the best.
This idea reflections present office holders
They will readily admit that the counys business is big
business and that takes of mans time than ne is
properly paid for.
But while the system remains it is, voters will do
well to realize the size of the job and elect those who will
measure up to their responsibility IN sincere manner
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-13
Freak Cold Snap
Brings Snowfall Here

The freak cold snap that chilled
the eastern two-thirds of the nation
for more than a week began break
up yesterday as clearing skies
brought higher daytime tempera-
lures. A return to normal readings
was in prospect over the coming
weekend.
Garrett county and surrounding
territory got a real parting shot by
old man winter, particularly on
Sunday and Monday. Snow fell in
most Of the county to a depth of
two to three inches, while at near
by Thomas and Davis the depth
reached four inches.
Flakes were large and fell stead
lily Sunday evening and continued
internationally Sunday night and
again on Monday. BY Monday eve
ming however, most Of the snow had
disappeared. Thermometers re
manned slightly above the freezing
mark
The Weather Bureau indicated
that the May snow in this county
was not too surprising, since it
had been occurring about every
third year.
a resume of the weeks weather
showed rain all day on Friday,
turning colder on Saturday. Sun
day remained cold and rainy with
snow falling in late afternoon. 1t
continued cold with light snow
on Monday. Tuesday continued
cold with rain and hail. There was
some moderating on Wednesday.
A heavy frost covered the ground
this morning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-13
Loar Auxiliary Names
Officers at Meeting

At a meeting of the Loar Hos
pital auxiliary on Tuesday after
noon at the Methodist church in
Oakland, Mrs. Thomas Lusby was
named first president; and
Miss nellie Shaffer was named
treasurer for the group.
Mrs. Harry White was named
chairman of bake sale to be held
Saturday, May %, at the Dewitt
and DeBerry store in Oakland.
Another meeting Of the auxiliary
is scheduled for June s.
Around one hundred people at
tended the open house yesterday
afternoon and evening at the Gar
rett County Memorial hospital. The
affair was in observance of Ma
tional Hospital day There was a
tour of the hospital and refresh
mcnts were served by members of
the auxiliary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-13
Barber Shoppers
Please Audience

Several hundred citizens were
entertained Saturday evening at
the Southern High school by a
parade of quartets featuring a
foursome Of Pittsburgh, who were
National champions of the Society
for Preservation and Encourage
ment of Barber Shop Quartet Sing
ing in America.
The occasion marked the initial
appearance of the local society and
much enthusiasm was expressed by
the audience when they opened the
program with a number of Sclcc-
tons.
Members of the quartet of the
local chapter, composed of Wayne
Hamilton, Harold HolsoppIe, Har-
old Benson and Jay Bell, were pre-
scented for the second number on
the program and were we'll received
by the audience. Following the APP
pearance of the local groups. or
CARNATIONS from Weston, Fair
mont, Clarksbmg, Charleston and
Pittsburgh, took over and in many
instances took down the house.
The Pittsburgh champions have
become professional entertainers
during the past year and are in
demand on a national scale. 1t is
said they had cancelled an engage
ment in Buffalo, N. Y, and had
also received an invitation from
Miami, Fla, at the time the local
chapter invited them to Oakland
They came to Oakland to assist in
the first appearance of the local
society in preference to their other
engagements.
/ Russell Brown is director of the
local society and directed the en-
tire group Of quartcts in the final
number OIL the program.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-13
Schools Working
Toward Evaluation

Work of preparing for evalua-
ton of the two high schools Of the
county in an effort to have them
approved for higher accreditation
by the Middle Atlantic States con-
ference, was conducted here last
week.
a supervisory meeting was held
last Wednesday attended by DR..
Wilbur Devilbiss, dean of Educa-
ton, University of Maryland; DR..
James Spitznas, director of instruc-
ton; Willis White, state supervisor
of high schools; Miss May Graham,
supervisor of libraries, Miss Eve
lyn Miller, supervisor of home eco
Monies; Miss Elizabeth Amery,
supervisor of home economies;
Miss Airline Pctrie, director Of
practice teaching at Frostburg
State Teachers college; and Her
schcl James, supervisor of indus
trial arts for the State Department
of Education.
Some of the questions under dis
cussion included the effectiveness
in teaching reading, writing, facts,
arithmetic, spelling, guidance of
youth in developing Skills; the tech
niques used to develop a greater
holding power for those beyond
sixteen, educational value of out
door education or trips; develop
ment of a continuous program,
teaching in a functional way, and
number of other subjects.
Both school principals began last
December working with their
teachers in preparing for the evalu-
alton.
For approval unusual standards
must be reached in all phases of
school work The actual survey will
be made in the spring of 1865.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1954-05-13
Five Injured AS
Two Cars Collide

Rev. William f. Wade, Cor
mania, w. Va, was injured when
his car and an auto driven by Ed
ward Kitzmillcr collded at an in
tersection on route $50 about a
mile north of German on Sunday.
According to State Trooper Rob
ert Henline the accident occurred
about 11:45 a. M, as Rev. Wade
was pulling out of country road
onto route $50. He was returning
home from morning church scrv-
ice.
Also injured and treated at the
Garrett County Memorial hospital
in Oakland were Edward Kitzmil-
Ter, 36, Elk Garden; Mrs. Margie
Kitzmiler, %; Gerald Kitzmiller,
9. and Justin Turner, of Jordan
Run, who were riding in the Kitz-
miller auto. The former was
treated for chest injuries, while the
others were treated for cuts and
bruises.