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Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
VAN GASKEN SCHOLARSHIP
Applications Schould be Made at
Once at G. w. Wright

If you are graduate of Smyrna
High School and would like to be
considered for the Van Gasken
Scholarship Award, application
should be made at once, in writ
ing, to Mr.. George w. Wright,
Secretary, Board of Education,
Smyrna, Delaware. The Van Gask-
en- Scholarship Award, made possi-
BILE through the will of the late DR..
Frances Van Gasken, in memory
of her father, is awarded annually
by the Board of Education of the
Smyrna Special School District.
Letters of application need state
only the interest of the student
and the plans for higher education,
as regards the institution to be
attended. The benefits of the
award are in two installments,
paid one-half at the beginning of
each semester to the institution at
tended by the successful applicant.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
POLICE CHIEF
AT BPW MEET
]. w. Jacobs, Jr. Talks On
Safety Problems and
Juvenile Delinquency
INVITED TO DINNER

The Smyrna-Clayton Business
and Professional Womens Club
had as their guest at dinner Mon
day night at the Wayside Inn.
Chief of Police John w. Jacobs,
Jr. who talked on safety problems
and juvenile delinquency. He told
of the Governors highway safety
committee, and of the part the
town of Smyrna is playing to de-
velop safety measures here. "Saf-
ETY., like charity, begins at home, "
the speaker said as he told of 209
motor vehicle arrests in 1858. He
called attention to the fact that
any person within the white lines
painted as pedestrian walks on the
streets has the right of way, and
the driver is responsible if anyone
is hit. He urged cooperation be-
tween the police department and
the public. Speaking of juvenile de-
linquency, he said that neglected
children are potential delinquents,
and that parents cannot settle
their children's problems in coun-
try clubs and taprooms. He named
the most frequent cases to come
before the courts as larceny, shop
lifting, malicious lifting, abnormal
sex, and disorderly conduct. Ideas
of crime are taken from television
shows and obscene literature, and
he emphasized the need for the
public to be aware of these prob
lens. The program had been ar
ranged by Miss T. Ann Scout,
chairman health and safety. The
local BPW Club has been invited
to attend the anniversary dinner
of the Middletown BPW Club on
May Z. At the May meeting of the
local club the speaker will be Mrs.
Elizabeth Caulk, of the Petersburg
Game Reserve. The following NOM
ination committee was named to
present a slate at the May meet
ing: Miss Ruth Ellen Reihm, Mrs.
Helen Deakyne, and Mrs. Mary
Goldsborough.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
NAMED JUNIOR COUNSELOR
Miss Joanne OechsIer, Smyrna
Chosen at u of ID

Miss Joanne Oechsler, Lake
Drive, Smyrna, Delaware, has
been chosen as a junior counselor
at the University of Delaware for
the 1954-55 school year. The selec-
tive procedures for counselors at
Delaware are similar to those used
in other institutions which have
comparable programs. Students
who have attained approved aca-
demic standing may apply for
posts and former counselors and
members of the staff make re-
concentrations. Applicants are in
terviewed by the Dean of Women
and Miss Margaret Black, counse-
lor. Final selections are based on
the combined recommendation
and comments concerning the in
dividuaPs knowledge of campus
life, her friendliness, poise, leader
ship and other personal character
istics.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
NEW OFFICERS
WOMAN'S AUX.
Mrs. Bancroft Named Presi-
dent; Mrs. James Merrill,
Vice-President
OTHER OFFICERS

At the April meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary of st. Peters
Church the following officers were
elected following presentation of
the slate by Mrs. c. L. Harmonson,
chairman of nominating commit
tee: Mrs. F. S. Bancroft, president;
Mrs. James Merrill, vice president;
MRS. Guy Edmondson, Jr., CORES
ponding secretary; Mrs. John F.
Simpson, recording secretary; Mrs.
Homer D. Hudson, treasurer; Mrs.
Ralph Lange, Christian Social
Relations secretary; Mrs. Henry
c. Webb, United Thank Offering
custodian; Mrs. James Rodney,
supply secretary; Mrs. Fred Helm
old, Sr., educational secretary;
Mrs. J. D. Niles, Jr., church period
ical club secretary; Mrs. Richard
w. Comegys, Sr., devotional chair
man; Mrs. Robert Sarde, Altar
Guild director. Mrs. Edward S.
Wilson, Jr. was named chairman
of ways and means committee.
Mrs. G. b. Walker Gives Talk
A talk on Delaware Colony at
Stokely was given by Mrs. Glenn
B. Walter, assistant secretary,
Christian social relations, diocesan
Woman's Auxiliary, of George
town. She defined the different
classifications of deficients, and
told of the physical set-up of the
colony which was 500 residents.
The training program for the mem
tai deficients was outlined and the
speaker showed many articles
made by the children" such as
weaving, knitting, and embroider-
ed work. She told of the value of
dancing in therapy. Mrs. j. D.
Niles, Jr., scout representative, an
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KEEN
LOCAL WINNER
In NATIONWIDE Essay Con-
test Sponsored By
National Grange
PRIZES TOTAL $4,000

Richard Keen, Smyrna, has been
named local winner in the 1g53-54
essay contest sponsor
ed by the National Grange and the
American Plant Food Council it
was announced last week by Mrs.
G. Arthur CHM, lecturer of Smyr-
ma Grange. The contest was on
the subject, Building Fertility to
Cut Farm Costs" Richards essay
has been sent to the State Grange
to compete for state and national
prizes totaling $4,000 in cash. The
six national winners win also re-
ceive all-expense paid trips to the
National Grange Convention in
Spokane, Washington, in Novem-
ber, 1854.
Awards Will Be Given
National cash awards are: first
prize, $500; second, $3.50; third,
5000; fourth, fifth, and sixth, $100
each. Additional state awards are
$50 and $25, respectively, for first
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Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
TELLS OF SOUTH
AMERICAN TRIP
w. L. Wheatley Addresses
ROtarians on Recent Trip
to Several Countries
RETURNED BY AIRPLANE

A recent trip to South America
was described by w. L. Wheatley
to his fellow Rotarians at their
meeting this week. He told of the
voyage by ship and the return
home by air from Lima, Peru to
Los Angeles, to Miami, to Wash
ington, D. C. The beautiful cities
in Brabil were described, and the
gala reception for tourists. He
visited a coffee plantation in Bra
zil. A comparison was made be-
tween modern buildings and prom
itive conditions, and the speaker
said that highways and bridges
are all modern. In Argentina he
was met by native refrigeration
expert who had visited Mr.. Wheat
ley's plant at Clayton, Del, while
studying refrigeration in America.
One week was spent in Rio. Harry
p. Jones was chairman of the pro-
gram. George E. Bryson presided
and welcomed James Cooper into
membership in the club. Howard
Pletsch led group singing. DR..
Harry v. Holloway and Lee Layton
were visitors from the Dover
Rotary Club.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
QUINQUENIUM
CAMP DIRECTOR
Mrs. Martin Golden To Direct
Day Camp at st. Georges
for Season
DATES ARE LISTED

The Quinquenium Day Camp
committee of the Wilmington Area
Girl Scout Council has announced
that Mrs. Martin Golden will di-
rect Quinquenium Day Camp, st.
Georges during the 1854 season.
Mrs. Golden, leader of Senior
Troop No. 101, Smyrna, has had
"a varied experience in Girl Scout
ing, as a Girl Scout, Camper at
Camp Timber Ridge, assistant in
temediate troop leader and SEN
ior leader. A graduate of Pierre S.
du Pont High School, Wilmington,
Mrs. Golden attended the Univer-
sity of Delaware, and for many
summers held counselor positions
at various children's camps in
Pennsylvania. The Day Camp
Committee in District VIII has
also announced change in dates
for the Quinquenium Camping
season. The Committee found the
change necessary in order to coop
Grated with Summer Bible School
programs scheduled during the
time of the original camp dates.
New dates are: June % : July 1,
July 6 July 9. The members of
the committee are endeavoring to
provide an excellent day camp
program with adequately trained
staff to enable the campers to
have fun in the out-of-doors. Girls
from the ages of z to Ia will enjoy
a program of outdoor cooking,
campcraft, dramatics, songs and
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Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
Returns from Hospital

Kenneth c. Williams, principal
of the Smyrna Elementary School,
has returned to his home following
an operation for a ruptured disc
in the back performed at John
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. He is
under orders of his surgeons not
to resume normal activities until
six weeks after the operation, and
expects to return to his post at
the school on Thursday, May 20.
Mrs. Julia Slaughter is acting
principal during his absence.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
NINE-YEAR-OLD BOY RESCUES
MAN AT LAKE COMO TUESDAY

Quick thinking on the part of
a young cub scout was responsible
for the rescue of a man who was
thrown from his outboard motor
boat when it made quick turn on
Lake Como Tuesday afternoon.
George Cahall, who was in a boat
with his father-in-law, was thrown
into the water. He was wearing
heavy hip boots which were fas-
tened to his belt, which would
impede his swimming. Young
"Chip" Slaughter, nine-year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Slaughter
was going ahead in his own boat
in the same direction as Cahalls
boat when he knew by the sound
of the engine of the other boat
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB
Clayton Home Demonstration Club
Meets and Enjoys a Box Supper

Clayton Home Demonstration Club
Meets and Enjoys Box Supper
The Clayton Home Demonstra-
ton Club met at the home of Mrs.
Earl ]. Hurd recently. Each MEM
ber brought box supper. Hot cof-
fee, tea and ice cream were serv-
ed. The meeting was called to ord
er by the president, Mrs. Earl j.
Hurd by repeating the club prayer
and creed. The roll was called and
minutes read by Mrs. Walton
Smith. The treasurer's report was
given by Mrs. Charles Denney.
Mrs. Pearl Shelter, family life
chairman, gave report. The
members decided to attend church
in a group by meeting at Ewen's-
st. Paul Methodist Church on May
2, at IL o'clock to observe on Tues
day, May A lat the Grange Hall in
Dover. Mrs. Charles Denney, the
leader, gave a talk on flower ar
rangement. The meeting adjourn
ed until Frilay afternoon, May IA,
at the home of Mrs. Ernest Davis.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22

that something was wrong, and he
turned quickly and saw the man
in the water. He went at once to
his aid, stopped the motor of his
own boat so as not to injure the
man and helped pull him aboard.
Mrs. Slaughter, who was in the
yard at her home on the shore of
Lake Como, could see her young
son in his bright red shirt as he
made the rescue. This is another
example of the quick thinking of
which the very young trained boys
are capable and the whole COM
munity will feel a glow of pride
at "Chip's" cool thinking and
quick action.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
GRANGE PLANS
PUBLIC SUPPER
To Have Guests Thursday
Night; Will Hold 'HWhite
Elephant" Party
RECEIVE DONATIONS

At the meeting of the Smyrna
Grange on Thursday night the
New Castle County deputy, Frank
Silver and his staff, will be guests
and will give instruction on the
ritualistic work of the order. Fol-
lowing the program there will be
a "white elephant" party, and
members are asked to bring artic-
les from their homes, which will
be sold to raise money toward the
Kent County project home econ
omics prizes, to which each grange
donates. The party will be in
charge of Mrs. Reynolds Jones.
Lay Plans for Supper
The committee is at work on
plans for a public supper to be
held in the near future to provide
funds for their community service
project to provide equipment need
ed for the loading of tanks OF wat
er at the Senger plant for use at
rural fires. Mrs. James Fleming,
chairman ways and means COM
mittee, and Mrs. Norman Shorts,
community service chairman, will
direct plans for the supper. If
anyone wishes to donate to this
project, whether a member of the
grange, or not, they are asked to
get in touch with one of the chair
men.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
PRE-SCHOOL
!. EXAMINATIONS
To Be Made at Elementary
White School Tuesday,
April 27 at 1:30 PM.
AT COLORED SCHOOL 26th

The pre-school examinations for
all white children entering The
Smyrna Elementary School Sep
tember, 1854, will be made at the
elementary white school on Tues
day, April q, at 1870 pm. The
pre-school examination for all col
ored children entering the Smyr-
ma School in September, 1854, will
be made at the colored school on
Monday, April 26, at 1:90 pm.
Disease ImmunizatiOns
These announcements are made
by Mr.. George w. Wright, Super
intendent of Smyrna Schools. Ply
steal examination will be done on
children and i'm uniza tions
against diphtheria, whooping
cough on tetanus, as well as small
pox vaccination, will be done when
requested by the parents. These
examinations and immunizations
will be made by the State Board
of Health. 1t is hoped that every
parent or guardian of any pre-
school child eligible for entrance
in September, 1854, will not over
look the dates for these examina-
tions. Children entering Leipsic
white school are also invited for
these examinations and immuniza-
tions at Smyrna white school.
Children entering Clayton, Ches-
void, and Kenton colored schools
are invited to attend these exam
nations and immunizations at
Smyrna colored school. This does
not mean, of course, that Leipsic,
Cheswold and Kenton children will
attend the Smyrna Schools, but
the concentration of these exam
nations will save considerable time
and expense in this work
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
Police Report for March

The report of the police depart
ment, as presented by Chief of
Police John w. Jacobs, Jr., for the
month of March at the council
meeting on Friday night showed SO
complaints; 81 arrests; drunk and
disorderly, Z; drunk, 2; motor
violations, 10; committed to Jail, 5;
car driven 2803 miles; resisting ar
rest, 1; larceny, 3;throwing trash
in street, 1; receiving stolen goods,
3; fines collected, SIG.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
CLEANUP WEEK
SET MAY 3-17
This Year Marks 45th Anni-
versaTy of Cleanup
Week in Country
"PAINT-UP = FIX-UP"

1854 marks the 45th anniversary
of Cleanup Week, according to
National Board of Fire Under
writers. Cleanup Week, directed
both at beautifying and at elm
mating such fire hazards as COM
bustible rubbish, was first observ-
ed in Cincinnati in 1909. 1t is now
an annual custom in some 10000
American communities. Two local
organizations will cooperate this
year in the annual spring cleanup
week here, and plans have been
made by the fire prevention COM
mittee of the Citizens Hose Com
pany, and a committee from the
Smyrna-Clayton Junior Chamber
of Commerce to conduct the
Paint t-Up-Fix-Up Week" from
May 3-17. Each year the Citizens
Hose Company sponsors a cam
paign for cleaning up as part of
the year-'round efforts of its fire
prevention committee, and the new
Jaycees group will work with them
in this project.
Will Distribute Posters
The fire prevention committee
of the Citizens Hose Company will
distribute in all public places
throughout the entire area which
comes under their protection col
ored "Sparky" cartoon posters.
These colorful posters will remind
the public that the cleanup cam
paign is on. They will be placed on
May 1. The committee also plans
to use new series in July, and a
later series to keep fire prevention
before the public at all times.
Henry Dukes is chairman of the
Citizens Hose Company fire pre-
vention committee, which includes
James Mood and Richard Hands
berry. The Jaycees will be repre-
sented in this project by John
Long and ALBERT 0'Neal, Jr. The
Joint efforts will be used toward
urging the residents to clean,
paint, and renovate their proper
ties, not only as fire prevention
means, but to improve the appear
ance of the town. The joint COM
mittees met on Monday night at
the fire house to map out their
plans.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
Easter Business in Smyrna

A brisk business was enjoyed
by merchants who handle articles
for the Easter trade, and sales of
Easter candy and cosmetics were
reported as larger than for the
previous year. There seems no
indication of a business recession,
as money was spent freely, not
only for the usual Easter candy
for. children, but for expensive
gifts of other types. With the open
ing of the banks on Frilay nights
the shoppers appear to be in large
numbers on both Friday and Sat-
urday nights, indicating a healthy
growth in business, with two
nights each equal to the former
one shopping evening.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
PARTY FOR IFS VETERANS
Legion Auxiliary Members Give
Party for Veterans at Brax-Ex

Legion Auxiliary Members Give
Party for Veterans at Brax-Ex
A group of members of the
Auxiliary to the David c. Harrison
Post No. IA, American Legion,
provided party for IT'S veterans
at the Veterans Administrafion
Hospital at Brack-Ex. They serv-
ed refreshments, after which the
men were entertained by a group
from Baltimore sponsored by the
Elks. Mrs. George Scout, rehabi-
litation chairman, Mrs. Oscar At
tix, Mrs. Grant G. Garis, Mrs.
George David, Mrs. ]. c. Still, Jr.,
Mrs. Ida Collins, and Mrs. Emma
Horsey represented the unit at the
party. They were assisted by two
Legionnaires, Grant C. Garis and
James Morris.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
Grass and Woods Fire

The volunteers of the Citizens
Hose Company were called to as
sist the Clayton Fire Company on
Wednesday, April IA, for a grass
and woods fire near Friendship
Church on property owned by
Solomon Thomas. The blaze result
ted from the burning of brush.
Twenty-nine local firemen ans
wered the alarm.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
Awards Will Be Given
CANCER CRUSADE CLAYTON
April Has Been Named Crusade
Month in this Vicinity

April has been cancer preven-
ton and training month for sew
eral years in the Clayton commun-
ity. Won't you please accept and
read the literature which your
money has helped the researchers
find to help us save the lives of
our families? Money, of course, is
still needed to carry on the re-
search work. The following people
will call on you in the Clayton
area. If they do not get to you
quickly enough, is it asking too
much of you to contact them with
your help. Mrs. Esther Orvis, Mrs.
Ralph Starkey, Mrs. Earl Ely, Sr.,
Mrs. Mary Slaughter, Mrs. w. L.
Wheatly, Mrs. Bernard Norman,
Mrs. Lester Smith, Mrs. Robert
Hurd, MRS. Betty Starkey, Mrs.
William Carrow, Jr., and Mrs. Les
ter Russell, chairman.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
RED CROSS DRIVE ENDS
Annual Membership Drive Com
pleted Thursday with SI,O42.76

Annual Membership Drive Com
pleted Thursday with S1,O42.76
The annual Red Cross member
ship drive was completed last
Thursday, and Area No. 4, includ-
ing Kenton, Clayton, Smyrna,
Woodland Beach and the rural
areas subscribed S1042.76, an in
crease over recent years. The re-
suit was very gratifying to Red
Cross officials and the drive fund
chairman, Miss Elizabeth Thorn
ley, expresses gratitude to all who
supported the Red Cross so gener-
ously, and especially to the fifty
women who acted as solicitors in
the area. Miss Thornley, had the
assistance of Mrs. Julian Dunning,
who served as co-chairman in
Clayton, and arranged for the So
licitors there.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
To Hold Open House

Open House will be held at Della
ware Colony, Stockley, Delaware,
Tuesday, May 4, 1854, from 1920
am. until $3.50 p.m., in conjunc-
tion with National Mental Health
Week. A tentative program is be-
ing arranged and will be published
at a later date.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
Meeting of Friendly Neighbors


The Friendly Neighbors Club
met at the home Of Mrs. Walter
Hill recently. The 12" square
which was sent to our club is be-
ing embroidered by Mrs. Harry
Reed for the Friendship Quilt.
Mrs. Walter Hill and Mrs. Edith
Reed, leaders for the month, de-
monstrated Things to do with
Vegetables. The citizenship and
civil defense chairman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Hill showed how to
use the voting machine. The health
and safety chairmen, Mrs. Elmer
David and Mrs. Helen Raab read
a report on health and safety.
Sixteen members were present.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22

BY FIRE co. AUX.
Officers Nominated Monday
Night for Election to Be
Held in May
NAME DELEGATES

At the April meeting of the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Citizens
Hose Company, held Monday
night, short memorial service
was conducted by Mrs. Doris
Knox, chaplain, for Mrs. Sarah
Morris, the oldest member of the
group, who died last month. Mrs.
Ida Collins, president, conducted
the business session. Mrs. Addie
David gave report on the benefit
bake held Saturday which netted
$62.40. Twenty-eight members at
tended the meeting.
Officer Nominations
The following nomination of Of
ficers for 1954-55 were made: Mrs,
Collins, Mrs. Emma Mills, presi-
dent; Miss Mary Rash, Mrs. Con-
ME Morris, vice president; Mrs.
Elizabeth Barnes, Mrs. Ann Rid
dagh, secretary; Mrs. Molly JUS
tbs, Mrs. Agnes Boyles, assistant
secretary; Mrs. Helen Hudson,
Mrs. Edna Truax, financial secre-
tary; Mrs. Anna Marie Whaley,
Mrs. Kay Still, assistant financial
secretary; Mrs. Ruth Legar, Mrs.
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Smyrna times., 1954-04-22

Daylight Saving Time Starts Sun.
Daylight Saving Time will start
again Sunday morning when clocks
will be set ahead one hour. The
usual span is from the last Sun
day in April to the last Sunday in
September.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
Presenter President,s Pin

Governor Boggs presented Mr..
Golden with the presidents pin,
and Mr.. Golden gave certificates of
membership to all charter mem
bers present. Kenneth G. Williams,
executive vice president, made the
response to Governor Boggs' ad-
dress, saying: 1--WE will bend every
effort to bring to this area liv-
ing, working, democratic realiza-
tion of the ideals of the Jaycees,
in the form of leadership develop
ment and community projects" :"
There were vocal solos by Miss
Beth Denney, accompanied by
Mrs. John H. Fearon. The invoca-
ton was given by John Long, and
the Jaycee creed read by George
Bryson, charter night chairman.
Smyrna times., 1954-04-22
JAYCEES GET
CHARTER HERE
Presented at Dinner Meeting
Held at Paddock On
Tuesday Night
GOVERNOR SPEAKS

The charter was presented to
the Smyrna-Clayton Junior Cham
Der of Commerce at a dinner meet
ing held at The Paddock on Tues
day night. Representatives of the
Wilmington, Dover, and state Jay
Gees attended. Governor Boggs, a
charter member of the Dover
chapter, first in the state, said
that the Jaycee badge is one of
prestige, and dignity, and carries
high recognition everywhere. /"
Speaking of the rapid growth in
America and in the state of Della
ware, he said that a NEW ap-
proacn to living" has developed,
and that the Jaycees have that ap-
proach: ito find the best way to
do things" Noting that member
ship in Jaycees develops initiative
and leadership qualities, Governor
Boggs called attention to the
many men high in government
circles who were Jaycees when
they were younger. He urged the
young men to serve their commun-
ity, stating that the community
would be better for their service.
Miss Delaware Before Group
The appearance of Miss Della
ware, Barbara Woodall, guest of
the Wilmington Jaycees, lent zest
to the event, and she was intro
duced by Martin Golden, president.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lex FAIRIES repre-
sented the Citizens Hose Com
pany, Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Sayers,
the Smyrna Rotary Club, and Mr..
and Mrs. Bernard Norman, the
Clayton Fire Company. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard G. Price, represent
ing the Smyrna Town Council
were among those at the speak
ers' table. A telegram of congrat-
ulation was received from the Sea.
ford Junior Chamber of Com
n1erce.
Evening star., 1954-11-28

Church, best-selling author and indefatigable
traveller, never goes anywhere without plan
ming. But. he told me, leach minute spent
thinking it out pays for itself many times
over. For example, do you:
~ Always check map before driving to
a new place? A few maps in your car will not
only save time but annoyance and the frustra-
ton of instructions.
(2) Look up. train and bus schedules?
Starting five minutes earlier may put you on
an express, eliminates departure waits.