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Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
LEGION UNIT
HEAR REPORTS
Mrs. Grant Garis to Repre-
sent Local Unit at Wash
ingtOn Conference
SIGN PETITION

The Auxiliary to the David c.
Harrison Post No. IA, American
Legion met Monday night at the
Legion room with Mrs. James
Rogers presiding. Mrs. Clay Bailey
membership chairman, reported
one new member, Mrs. Charles
Stewart, of Clayton. Mrs. Grant
G. Garis, child welfare chairman,
reported that the unit had provid-
ed two pairs of shoes and two
pairs of boots for needy family,
as well as used clothing which had
been donated. Mrs. Garis will
represent the unit at the Child
Welfare Conference to be held in
Washington, D. c., on Feb. 5-6.
Mrs. Clarence Collins, legislative
chairman, had a petition signed by
all members directed to the Presi-
dent of the United States forbid
ding admission of Red China to
the United Nations. This is a
project being conducted by the ma
tional Legion Auxiliary. Mrs.
George David, community service
chairman, serving as local March
of Dimes chairman, said that con-
tainers had been placed in all bus
mess places. The Mothers March
is planned for Jan. 81. Mrs. George
Scout, department membership
chairman, reported that so far the
local unit has received eight dol
lars in prizes for membership
Serving as hostesses at the meet
ing were Mrs. Scout and Mrs. How
ard Deakyne. The next meeting
will be held at the Legion room on
Monday, Feb. 1.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
DIR. III. S. HOWARD TO BE GUEST
: SPEAKER AT PTA MEET JAN. II

The executive committee of the
Smyrna Special District School
Parent Teacher Association met at
the Smyrna Elementary School
Monday night, with Miss Helen
Scout presiding in the absence of
the president. Mrs. James Wes-
sell, clothing chairman reported
that there is a great need for more
clothing in all sizes from infants
to adults, with emphasis on the
need for clothes for women. If
Mrs. Vessel is called the clothing
contributed will be picked up. In
addition to tentative programs for
the coming months there was dis
on the school lunch prob
lem, and motion was carried
that the president of the PTA be
to appoint committee
to attack the problem of aid to
children who need it. The COM
mittee will be advised to investi-
gate the names of those proposed
for aid and to consider the extent
of help needed. It is estimated
that thirty-six dollars would be re-
quired to feed one child at lunch
during the school year.
DIR. Harry s. Howard Speaker
The speaker at the meeting Of
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
RADIO ADDED
TO AMBULANCE
Legion Installs Two Way
Radio Service in AM
bulance
DRIVERS GET UNIFORMS

The service report for the am
bulance of the David-C. Harrison
Post No. IA, American Legion, for
the months of November and De-
cember showed that a total of 35
trips had been made and the miles
Travelled were 149S. The drivers
who served and their trip numbers
follow: w. M. Nichols, 2; ]. r.
Stats, g; c. Van Pelt, z; G. c..
Jones, A; c. Antoine, 2; H. Urian,
2; ]. O'Neal, /; Assistants: G. Fox
well, A; C. Van Pet, 1; ID. M. Todd,
3; E. Tucker, 1; w. M. Nichols, q;
H. Shortt, 1. Arrangements have
been made by John r. Stats,
Commander of the post, and jam
es Truax, Chief of the Citizens
Hose Company, for the ambulance
to answer all fire calls. Ambulance
drivers answering fire calls will be
given the same credit as if attend
ing fire with an engine. This ar
rangement was put into effect sew
eral weeks ago, and to date seven
calls have been answered. One
person was transferred from a
rural fire to doctor for treatment
for minor injuries. The recently
installed oxygen service added to
the ambulance was used for two
patients enroute to the hospital,
following instructions by the doc
tor that this be done.
Two-Way Radio Service
Two-way radio service has been
added which plays an important
part in more efficient service. On
one trip while enroute to Kent
General Hospital with the ambul-
ance two miles south of Smyrna
the driver was notified by radio to
proceed instead to Delaware Hos
pital, due to the nature of the pa
TENTS injuries. At another time
the ambulance on accident call
was advised by radio to return af-
ter leaving the hospital TO the
same road as there had been an
other serious accident about one
mile from the first scene. At that
time the second Legion ambulance
was on another call. All of this
adds up to the finest ambulance
service the post can provide for
this community. Uniform coats
and caps, with insignia of the
American Legion, have been secur-
ed by the post and are now in use
by all drivers. Linen cabinets and
containers for incidentals have
also been placed in the ambulance
room.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
BASKETBALL TUESDAY MITE
High School Eagles To Open Home
Season Against Chestertown

nigh Scn0Ol Eagles To Open Home
Season Against Chestertown
The Smyrna High School Eagles
basketball team will open it's home
season next Tuesday night when
1T plays host to Elery Wards
Chestertown High School team.
The local five will be performing
for the home audience for the first
time under its new coach, William
Horney. Coach Horney has in
stalled the possession, deliberate
type of play, and it is designed to
Slow the attack of the opposing
team. The Eagles will start the
following team: Karl Gebhart and
Bill Denney at forwards; Tom
Simpson at center, and Sam Jac-
obs and Leroy Everett at guards.
The starting team is composed of
three seniors, one junior and one
sophomore. Mr.. John Dickinson
will have his junior varsity team
ready for action in the first game,
and he is expected to start the fol-
lowing boys: Turk Orvis and jay
knight at guards; Bill Pritchard
and David Deakyne at forwards.
and Paul Loder at center.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
ELECTION WITHDRAWN
Election of New Castle Soil Con-
servation District Called Off

The annual election of the New
Castle County Soil Conservation
District will not be held on We'd
nesday, January 18th as scheduled
according to report just released
by Marvin w. Klair, Chairman of
the New Castle County Soil Con-
servation District. w. Lewis
Phipps of Centerville has been de-
clared reelected by acclamation of
the Board of Supervisors, the rea-
son being there were no other
nominations. The election is there
by withdrawn as there is no con-
test. The members of the Board
of Supervisors for 1854 in addition
to Mr.. Phipps will be Marvin
Klair, Marshallton; Charles Pryor,
Clayton; E. Sherman Webb, Odes-
sa; and Elwood S. Leach, Levy
Court Member from Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
CLAYTON GIRL MARRIED
Miss Mary Grace Rogers and Mr.,
Curtis William Blimline, Wed

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The marriage of Miss Mary
Grace Rogers, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy L. Rogers, Sr., of Clay
ton, and Mr.. Curtis William Blim-
line, son of the Rev, and Mrs.
Samuel Blimline, of Mohnton, Pa,
took place Saturday, Dec. 26, at
Ewells-St. Paul Methodist Church,
Clayton. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Harry Dan
niels, of Shellington, Penna., as
sisted by the Rev. William B..
Kitchens, pastor of the local
church. The bride was given in
marriage by her father. Miss
Cleo Rogers, sister of the bride,
was maid of honor. Miss Dorothy
Weller, of Sudlersville, Nd, was
bridesmaid. Miss Sharon Dianne
Rutter, niece of the bride, was the
flower girl Mr.. John Troutman,
of Wernersville, Penna., served as
best man. Mr.. Dallas Rutter,
brother-in-law of the bride, and
Mr.. Warren Blimline, brother of
the groom, were ushers. The we'd
ding music was played by Mrs. FL
mer Cove and the vocal soloist was
Miss Verma Doris Naylor. The
bride wore a gown of white satin
and nylon lace with Queen Anne
collar. The bodice had shaped
dropped waistline, closing down
the front with twenty-three tiny
satin buttons. Her fingertip veil
of nylon lace was shaped into
scallops and appliqued to nylon
tulle, fastened to a crown of white
satin, with baby lace edging. She
carried a white Bible topped with
white rosebuds and streamers of
lily of the valley and stephanotis.
The maid of honor wore a lilac
gown of net over taffeta, with
matching bolero, and carried a
bouquet of pink rosebuds. The
bridesmaid wore a mint green
gown of net over taffeta, with
matching bolero, and carried a
bouquet of yellow rosebuds. They
wore nylon net and rosebud head
dress to match their gowns. The
flower girls floor length gown of
lilac taffeta was worn with a bon
net to match, and she carried a
basket of pink losebuds and dais-
les. The brides mother chose a
dress of purple crepe with pink ac-
cessories. The groom's mother
wore teal blue dress with black
accessories. Both wore corsages
of pink rosebuds. "A reception was
held at Georges Place after the
ceremony. After a wedding trip
to Washington, D. c., the couple
will reside in Allentown, Penna.
where both are students at the AL
lentown Bible Institute. A mis-
cellaneous shower was given by
Miss Dorothy Weller of Sudlers-
vile, Md. Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers,
parents of the bride, entertained
the bridal party after rehearsal.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
To Open New Studebaker Agency

George H. Hoffeeker will open a
Studebaker Agency on February
first on DUPONT Parkway, North at
the old location of the Smyrna
Auto Sales. The George H. Hof-
fecker Studebaker Agency will
open for business on that date
with full line of Studebaker cars
and trucks, will have a complete
service department, and will be
able to furnish all parts for Stude-
bakers as well as accessories. The
repair shop will be completely
equipped to service and repair all
makes of automobiles. Mr.. Hof-
fecker comes into the agency with
full knowledge of four and one
half years of background in con-
nection with Studebaker cars, and
has had long experience from his
association with the auto industry
in the selling field also.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
Blitz Drive Clothes for Korea

Plans are complete for the blitz
clothing drive on Saturday, Jan. 16
to be conducted in Smyrna and
Clayton by all troops of Girl
Scouts under the direction of their
leaders. There will be a door to
door canvass. A large number of
posters have been placed in both
towns telling of the event. Each
troop made three of the posters.
The clothing is to be sent to Korea
and should be clean and mended.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
Death of Mrs. Mary j. Hartman

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary
j. Hartman, 81, widow of Henry
d. Hartman, who died Monday in
Smyrna, will be held today at 2
pm. in the FAIRIES Funeral Chapel.
The Rev. Theodore Hafner, pastor
of the Dover Lutheran Church, will
off1ciate. Interment will be in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna. Mrs.
Hartman was a native of Pennsyl-
vania, the daughter of the late
Cyrus and Louisa Paul Snyder, but
had been resident of the Smyrna
area for about 40 years. Her hus-
band, farmer, died Is years ago.
Surviving are daughter, Mrs.
Mary H. Richards, Newark; a sis
ter, Mrs. George Bradley, Sharon
Hill, Pa; a grandson, Homer H.
Stevens, Smyrna, and four great
grandchildren.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
FEAST OF LIGHTS PAGEANT
Annual Pageant at st. Peters
Church to Be Presented Sunday

Church to Be Presented Sunday
The annual pageant, The Feast
of Lights, will be presented Sum
day evening at 7:30 o'clock in st.
Peters P. E. Church with the fol-
lowing cast: Tarun Comegys, who
will portray Mary; Karl Gebhart,
Joseph; Thomas Lamb, B. David,
and Carlton Steele, The Three
Kings; David Deakyne, Gerald
Heinold, Paul Carey, and Harry
Jarman, Shepherds. Donald Helm
old, Walter w. Speakman, Stanley
Middletown, Malcolm farrell, John
H. Fearon, Charles M. Guy, Med
ford Sparks, Francis Gebhart,
Ralph G.. FAIRIES, Jr., Edwin S. Will
son, Jr., Fred Heinold, Jr., Guy
Edmondson, Jr., Franklin Cole,
The Apostles. Bishops of the early
church will be portrayed by DR..
Robert Sarde, DR.. Richard w.
Comegys, Sr.; S. p. G. Missionary,
Frank Greenwell; DIR. briggs,
Ralph Lange. Brooks Banta,
Thomas Simpson, Lester Meyer,
and David Comegys will take the
roles of st. Augustine, st. Colum-
ba, st. Patrick, and st. Paul. The
ushers will be Robert Dunning,
George Boehmler, and C. L. Har-
monson. Denny Cole will be the
crucifer and Hal Bodley and Will
liam Denney, torch bearers. The
background story will be read by
the Rev. Sydney Bancroft, rector.
The pageant is directed by Mrs.
Richard w. Comegys, Sr. The
public is cordially invited to at
tend.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
Cancer Detection Center

The State Board of Health will
hold Cancer Detection Center at
the Health Unit in Smyrna on Fri
day, January 18th from 1912 am.
and 1-3 pm. This service Is for
women 25 years of age and over
Please call Smyrna 3091 for ap-
pointments.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
.BOGGS OPENS
POLIO DRIVE
Governor BOggs Issues Proc
lamation Urging Support
of March of Dimes
CITES PROGRESS

"a warm heart and an oper
pocket5ook" should greet polio
fund solicitors, Governor J. Calet
! Boggs said in proclamation this
week, naming January as March
of Dimes Month The chief ex-
ecutive said there was hope that
some day the new vaccine gam
ma globulin-would help prevent
the dread disease, but this he
pointed out is still in the future.
'"This hope is still in the exper-
mental stage and is not yet fully
developed, and large sums are still
needed to further that develop
ment," Governor Boggs said. "It
is imperative that until such meas
ures are found which will prevent
and cure infantile paralysis, we
must all come to the aid of this
worthy cause" The full proclaim
alton follows:
Whereas, it is extremely neces-
sary to continue the battle against
poliomyelitis (better known as in
fantile paralysis) in order to spare
the lives and limbs of our loved
ones; and
Whereas, much progress has
been made through education, sci
entific research and ministering to
the afflicted through the generous
contributions of American citizens
everywhere; and
Whereas, Delawareans have al
ways responded kindly when call
for action is forthcoming from
those who serve our state in this
great crusade; and
Whereas, hope arises that pre-
ventive measures may be develop
ed through the new vaccine, gam
ma globulin, we must realize that
the basis of this hope is still large
ly in the experimental stage and
is not yet fully developed, and that
large sums are still needed to
further that development; and
Whereas, it is imperative that
until such measures are found
which will prevent or cure this
dread disease we must all come to
the aid of this worthy cause; now
Therefore, I, ], Caleb Boggs,
Governor of the State of Delaware,
do hereby proclaim that January,
1854, be observed as
MARCH OF DIMES
IN DELAWARE
know that because of our close
relationship in this small state,
where each realizes the suffering
which infantile paralysis brings to
our neighbors, We will do all in our
power to make the campaign a.
1t is my sincere hope that the
workers will be met with a warm
heart and, an open purse as this
drive proceeds during the month.
In Witness Whereof, 1 have
hereunto set my hand and have
caused the Great Seal of the State
Continued on Page Twelvel
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
Death of Max Golden

Max Golden, 81, father of Martin
Golden, Smyrna pharmacist, died
at Delaware Hospital on Saturday
evening. The funeral was held on
Sunday. His death occurred after
a long illness. Mr.. Golden return
ed to Smyrna on Wednesday.
Smyrna times., 1954-01-07
UP
HERE FOR XMAS
Survey Shows Local Mer-
chants Record Best Christ
mas Season
PRAISE FREE PARKING

A survey of stores in Smyrna
which would be affected by Christ
mas shoppers shows conclusively
that this was the biggest shopping
season ever recorded here. Moth
ing but optimistic replies were
given in interviews with mer-
chants in the Four Corners area.
The consensus of opinion was that
the action of council in providing
free parking added immeasurably
to the good season, as many ex-
pressions were heard by shoppers
giving that as their reason for be-
ing here. 1t was not matter of
the small parking fee, but one of
convenience. Sayers jewelers.,
with Mrs. June Sayers speaking,
said that not only was it better
season than last year, but an in
crease is shown steadily each year.
At the Smyrna Gift Shop Mrs.
Margaret Ruby found that the day
before Christmas twas the best
ever" and that the holiday season
was big, but the whole year better
than any before. Edward Woot-
ten, mems furnishings, stated that
this Christmas exceeded any over
all Christmas season, but he noted
that this years profits may not ex-
ceed or equal last year, due to in
creased cost of operations. James
Everhart, speaking for Everhart
Brothers, said that sales of major
appliances far exceeded any other
year, that "dollar-wise it was a
big season., with cash sales at a
surprising volume compared to
other years. He expressed favor
able reaction from customers and
statesmen about free parking.
Martin Golden, pharmacist, noted
an increase in shoppers from other
communities, and found the season
bigger than ever, with an up-swing
on Christmas Eve. He commend
cd the council for free parking and
the police and town crews for their
cooperation. William Derbyshire,
at Western Auto Associates, said
it was much larger season in
toys and the overall for the year
better. At Mannering's the verdict
was ION a par with previous
years" The entire year was the
"best ever" at Robinson Furniture
Store, according to Herman Rob-
inson, and the Christmas season
larger than previous years. He
has noted an increase every year
for the past fourteen years. Clark
Ennis, at Iron Front Hardware,
said that it held up with previous
seasons, and the overall for the
year was little ahead. Richard
Price, at Boulevard Electric Sales
and Service, said: "Best holiday
season and overall for the year in
creasing each year." At Banta's
business picked up during the last
week of shopping. SWANS Phar-
macy, according to Mrs. Lillian
Swain, did five percent better
business than last year. She also
had heard expressions of approval
of the free parking from CUSTOM
ers from nearby larger towns and
Maryland. Mrs. Mary B. Colds
borough, postmaster, said that it
was the largest Christmas season
by far, with mailing starting much
earlier, and all deliveries out by
noon Christmas Eve. She also
commented on the value of free
parking.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-12-17
Negro College
Chorus In SpeeioI
Numbers Dec. 10

New York. N. V A special
Christmas season program, "A
Musical Christmas Card" will be r
feature OF the December United
Negro College Fund choral broad
casts on the ABC Radio network
Il was announced today by w. J.
Trent Jr., executive director Of the
Fund.
The choral broadcast, which is
one OF a regular weekly series,
will originate over wABC in New
York. Sunday, December 10, 1885
10 IL a. m, and viii include selec-
tons BY seven OF the 81 member
colleges Of the Fund. They are Le-
Moyne. Texas, Spelman. Morris
Brown. Livingstone and Lane Col
Ieges and Johnson C, Smith Uni
versity.
other college choirs to be heard
during the month OF December are
those Of Spelman College, Atlanta
Georgia. December 5; Huston-Til-
iotson College, Austin, Texas. Dec
IL: and the combined Christmas
program, December 10 The choral
group OF Clark College, Atlanta
Georgia viii also present a pro-
gram OF Christmas music on Dec
cember rs.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-12-17
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

The Universal Bible Sunday
message was given by Rev. Floyd
Massey, Jr.. at the morning wor-
ship service on Sunday, December
IL. Following the Organ call to
prayer by Sidney Williams. morn
ing prayer was offered by Deacon
w. %. Gray. Seasonal music was
by the Gospel Chorus, under the
direction of Mrs. O'Delle Gallo
way and the Senior Choir, direct
ed by A. v. Hall.
Mrs. Laura Mae Robbins intro
duced and welcomed the following
visitors: Mrs. Rosetta Speese, st.
Paul; Roy Green of Seattle, Wash,
Booker and A. y. Parker Jr., st,
Paul; William Poindexter and
Lowell Bonner of Omaha, Neb.
II was announced that Mrs,
Lola Edwards Is a patient at
Ancker hospital. Mrs. Clementine
Sydes and Moses Knott Sr., were
called out of town because of i'll
ness of relatives.
Rev. Massey announced that
Milton Combs has made applica-
ton for duty as foreign mission
airy from the American Baptist
Convention. He also reported on
his attendance at the meeting OF
the Committee on Missionary Co
operation at Green Lake, Wis,
last week.
Following the Doxology dedica-
tory prayer was offered by trustee
s. Ed Hall.
Immediately after the morn
ing service, the Senior Choir pre-
sented their annual Christmas pro-
gram at the Crispus Attacks
Home. where they were well re-
ceived.
The Baptist Youth Fellowship
met at p. m. in Fellowship Hall
At s p. m. the Young Women's
Choral Group. under the direction
of Mrs. Louella Taylor. presented
their Christmas Cantata.
The regular weekly prayer SER
vice was held at 8 p. m. In the
church parlor on Wednesday.
On Sunday, Rev. Massey will
speak at the IL a. m. service, At
8 D. m, the Missionary Society
will hold it's service. j. Jenkins
Peal. native of Liberia, Africa
will be guest speaker.
The Church school Christmas
program will be he'd at $50 p. m,
on Sunday. December 26. At 2
p. m. the Annual Christmas Carols
and Candlelight Service will be
held.
The following persons were unit.
ed with the church and are candi-
dates for Baptism: Charlene
Banks, s31 Carroll Az; Ralph
Marcano. 291 ". st, Adams and
Katherine Bryant, sos w. Gen.
trail
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-12-17
ATTUCKs BROOKS POST
TO STUDY CHRISTMAS
SEAL TB PROGRAM

Christmas Seal programs which
seek to control the spread Of tu-
berculosis in Ramsey county will
be studied by the Attacks Brooks
Post No. COG of the American Le-
gion Friday night. December IL
Regular meeting Of the post will
be held at 8 p. m. at Christmas
Seal headquarters. Dale and Port
land. ST. Paul doctors will tell re-
suits OF Christmas Seal chest X
ray and Mantoux testing programs
carried on Throughout the county,
Two movies will be shown, and re-
Treatments win be served
Members OF the post are urged
to come at p. m. 80 that they
can have chest x-rays before the
regular meeting starts, according
TO Marion Brown. commander
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-12-17
Christmas cunfofo
Presented Sunday A.
Pilgrim Baptist

The Young Women's Choral
Group of Pilgrim Baptist church
presented Son of the Highest, a
Christmas cantata on Sunday,
December II at 8 p. m. at the
church. Under the direction of
Mrs. Louella Taylor. the musical
presentation was supported by
scenery of the Nativity, with Mrs,
Anna Rose Williams in the role
OF Mary.
The organ and piano were play
ed by the Mines. Harriet Bell
Smith and Arlee Hallowell Scrip
ture was read by Mrs. Ruby Wood,
Prayer was offered by Mrs. Willie
Prayer was offered by Mrs. Nc
Willie Hunt. Mrs. Mildred Hamp-
ton sang, Conception" Road to
Bethlehem" was rendered as a
duet by Miss Vivian Gunnels and
Mrs. ODelle Galloway.
In the choral presentation Of
Lullaby" the solo was by Miss
Marcella Sayles.
Miss Gunnels and the Mines.
Mildred Hampton and Louise
Thomas sang Shepherd Boys
Song"
The choral group was assisted
by the Mines. Dolly Crushshon,
Yvonne Robinson, Louise Thomas,
Jessie Carter, Cora Belle Banks
and o'Delle Galloway, Director of
special music was Mrs Hallowell,
Mrs, Hampton Is president OF the
Young Women's Choral Group.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-12-17
American Churches.
Whife And Block.
On The Spot

CONTINUED from page -
ard Allen founded the AME
church In 1915 because OF racial
prejudice and discrimination in the
white church.
The controversy over slavery
caused the denominations in the
United States to split into north
ern and southern groups. and be-
cause Of this situation Negro lead
ers began TO organize their own
denominations. districts and state
associations. where discrimination
along racial lines was not prac-
ticed. but these groups adopted a
racial name for the development Of
the race In the only organizations
where this waa possible.