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Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
SATURDAY, March 26, 1856
at loo O'Clock Sharp

Three-piece Livingroom Section
al, Coffee Table, Radio-Phono-
graph Console, 2 End Tables, Mir
ror, lamps, desk and chair, sew
ing machine, twin bookcases, 9x12
rug and mat, electric Crosley
stove, Crosley refrigerator Philco
upright deep freeze, Table and 4
chairs, twin Westinghouse washer
and dryer, utility tables, Twin
Beds, box springs and interspring
mattresses; vanity and bench, Mr..
and Mrs. Dressers, mite stand,
Double Bed, box springs and inter-
spring mattress; vanity, chair, 2
lamps, 2 mite stands and lamps,
3 small rugs.
TERMS CASH
HELEN S. NELSON
]. c. Walker, Auctioneer
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
ALIAs SUMMONS IN DIVORCE

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
Dated February %, 1856.
To the Above Named Defendant:
If this summons is served personally
upon you. then, in case of your failure,
within 20 days after such service. exclusive
of the day of service. to serve on plaintiff s
attorney named above an answer to the
complaint, the case will be tried without
further notice.
If personal service is not made upon you
and If this summons is published as
required by statute, then, in case of your
failure. within 20 days from service by
publication of this summons, to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an answer
to the complaint, the case will be tried
without further notice.
JOHN P. LeFEVRE
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
NOTICE
To Owner

You are hereby summoned to a
hearing at the Smyrna Town
Council office on Saturday, March
IL at 1000 AM, for the purpose
of giving due cause and reason
why the building located on the
corner of Lincoln and MT. Vernon
Streets, known as the McCoskey
property, should continue to be in
violation of the Smyrna Town
ordinance entitled prevention of
dangerous buildings and struc-
lures"
You may at that time be ac-
companied by legal counsel.
Failure to appear at this time
could result in condemnation and
removal of this building.
MAYOR and COUNCIL
Smyrna, Delaware
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
In the Superior Court of the State of
Delaware in and for Kent County
Dolores M. Estes Tucker,
also known as
Dolores M. Estes Tucker
Plaintiff
".
John Tucker, Jr.
Defendant
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County:
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defendant.
SO that, within 20 days after service hereof
upon defendant, exclusive of the day OF
service, defendant shall serve upon
Henry j. Ridgely. ESQ.,, plaintiffs at
torney, whose address is The Green, Dow
er, Delaware, an answer to the COM
plant.
To serve upon defendant copy hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served person
ally, to publish this process as required by
JOHN P. LeFEVRE
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
George ID. Wright
Smyrna 1921
REAL ESTATE
1863 after 5 PM.
GENERAL BID PROVISIONS
FOR NEW TRUCK CHASSIS

Prices quoted shall not include Federal
or State Taxes, if any are applicable.
Successful Bidder will be required to
furnish the necessary Tax exemption forms
with their invoices.
The price quoted is that for which the
new equipment will be furnished F. o. b.
point of delivery and including all charges
that may be imposed during the life of
the Contract.
Delivery is to be to the Town of
Smyrna Garage. Smyrna, Delaware.
The Town Council reserves the right to
reject any or all Bids.
Sealed Bids will be received by the
Town Council, Smyrna, Delaware at their
regular meeting, on or before Friday,
March IL. at $500 PM. and at that time
all Bids will be opened publicly.
Equipment offered for trade, One 1850
Studebaker Flat Dump Truck will be
available for appraisal between $500 Am.
and March IL, 1866. Equipment offered
for trade will not be available for ap-
praisal on any date other than that above
specified.
All equipment being obtained under this
Bid will be delivered as nearly as pos
sible within 10 days.
SPECIFICATION FOR PROPOSED BID
One ~ 2 Ton Chassis 1O2" G. A. OF
approximately 172" w. b. described as
follows:
spd Transmission
$50 Gu. in. piston displacement plus OF
minus 20 Gu. inches.
Heavy Duty Rear Springs
Heavy Duty Clutch
Heavy Duty Fan & Radiator
! Electric Windshield Wipers
| 825 20 Tires
| Single Speed Axle
Color-White
$4,000 Lbs. G. V. w. capacity rated ol
there about.
Heater & Defroster
Copies of Bid can be obtained from the
Town of Smyrna, Office 107 S. MaiI
MAYOR & TOWN COUNCIL
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
Dated Feb. 10, 1855
To The Above Named Defendant:
If this summons is served personally
upon you, then, in case of your failure.
within 20 days after such service, ex-
elusive of the day of service. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to the complaint. the case will be
tried without further notice.
If personal service is not made upon
you and if this summons is published as
required by statute. then, in case of your
failure, within 20 days from service by
publication of this summons. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to the complaint. the case will be
tried without further notice.
JOHN P. LeFEVRE,
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
Classified Ads

|. BUY FURNITURE WISELY
For the best in prices and quality
see our complete display of more
than one-third acre of furniture
Mundy Brothers, Furniture. Car
pets, Bedding. s12-14-16 King st.
Wilmington, Phone 5-3376.
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank relatives,
friends, and neighbors for their
cars, cards, floral offerings, and
many other kindnesses during the
recent bereavement in the death
of Birdye Ransom.
BY Her Family
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
Ordinance

The Ordinance Pertaining to
IAN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE
KEEPING OF SWINE WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN
OF SMYRNA"
shall read:
Be 1t Enacted by the Mayor and
Council of the Town of Smyrna, the
Mayor and All the Members Of Council
Concurring Therein;
Section /. That it shall be unlawful
for any person to keep. raise or main
tain any swine within the corporate
limits of the Town of Smyrna, or to
erect. or permit the erection, or to
maintain or permit the maintenance of
ing or structure for the breeding, keep
ing or raising of swine within the cor
porate limits of the Town of Smyrna.
Section .. That any person violating
any part of Section l hereof shall be
guilty of a common nuisance, and upon
conviction before the Alderman of the
Town of Smyrna shall forfeit and pay
for each offense and conviction fine
of not less than Five Dollars (s5.00)
nor more than Twenty-Five Dollars
(S25.00) but no person shall be convicted
ance at the same location sooner than
ten (10) days after the date of the last
previous conviction and fine.
Section 8. That this Ordinance shall
be published in the Smyrna Times al
least in two weekly issues and shall be
effective on and after the 18th day OF
March. 1916.
Ordinance adopted February 2s, 1855
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
In the Superior Court of the State of
Delaware in and for Kent County
Hilda Thompson
Plaintiff,
v.
Edward o. Thompson
Defendant.
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County:
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defendant
SO that, within 20 days after service
hereof upon defendant. exclusive of the
day of service, defendant shall serve upon
Arley B. Magee. Jr., ESQ.,, plaintiffs
attorney. whose address is Dover, Della
ware. an answer to the complaint.
To serve upon defendant a copy hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served per-
sonally, to publish this process as re-
quired by statute.
JOHN P. LeFEVRE
Protnonotary
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
NOTICES

DANCE At Townsend School,
Friday, March IL, benefit Town
send PTA. String Band, Jimmie
Emberlain and Gang of Harring-
ton. Admission, 75c. Sandwiches
and soda for sale.
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10

ST. PATRIcK's Day Dance by
the Lower New Castle County
Women's Democratic Club, Fri
day, March 18, at Piccadilly Gar
dens. Billy Stewards Orchestra.
Tickets, $3.50 per couple. Dancing
9 to 1.
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10

FOR SALE-Straw, soc bale;
hay, 60c bale; Hammermill Dill
niger, $4,000; New Idea Mower,
$4,000; milk cooler, Haverly, g.
can; hot water heater (Surge)
wash tubs, $4,000; Estate electric
stove, $25.00. Nolan Cohee, Phone
Smyrna 2032.
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
Thanks

wish to thank friends, neigh
bors, and the Daughters of Amer
lea for their lovely cards, flowers
and many other kindnesses during
my illness. Rose Hitzelberger.
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
Card of Thanks

I wish to thank my many
friends for their flowers and cards
during my recent illness. Mrs.
William L. Foxwell.
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10

RUMMAGE SALE BY Ladies
of First Presbyterian Church Fri
day and Saturday, March Is and
10, 10 am. 9 pm, at former
Chatter Box Store.
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10

DRESSMAKING and All Kinds
of Alterations, Mems and Wom-
ems Clothing. Mollie Justis, phone
Smyrna 2221.
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
THANKS

1 wish to thank friends and
neighbors for cards and flowers
sent me while 1 was i'll at my
home, and a patient in the Kent
General Hospital.
BY Mrs. Harry Knox
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
PUBLIC SALE
Household Goods

I will sell at public auction at
corner Of Smyrna Landing and
Woodland Beach Road, on
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10
PUBLIC SALE
OF
UNUSED
SCHOOL PROPERTIES

The State Board of Education of the
State of Delaware will offer at public
sale all the estate. right, title and inter-
est of the State Board of Education.
whatever it may be, in and to the fomner
school grounds and buildings as listed be-
low, at
Smyrna times., 1955-03-10

]. c. Walker, Auctioneer
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28

after dark. 1t is true that some
foxfire has been found on the
mountain, but not up 60 or rs
feet above the mountain. The
lights remind one of glow lights on
a radio tower, or one lone light left
on in building. One of the most
popular thories is that strange
metal unknown to man, turks
somewhere on the surface of this
peak. If so, it is well hidden, even
from the most learned of geolo-
gists.
So far, man has failed to find
an absolute solution to the Brown
Mountain lights. They hover there.
winking into the blacknesS, and
sometimes they dart suddenly from
one place to another.
The evening mists are moving in
now to gradually obscure the
bright pin points across the way.
The campers on the hill, growing
chilly move quietly back to the
warming campfire. a strangely 81
lent group. The mists have COM
pletely blacked out the lights until
another night, but thoughts of the
group still linger on the strange
unfathomable mystery.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28
WATER SUPPLY AT MAIDEN
LOW FOLLOWING BIG BLAZE

MAIDEN - The cooperation of
Maiden citizens in conserving wa
ter for the next several days in
order to build the town water
supply up to normal level was
asked today by Mayor Jacob E
Smith.
The use of large quantities of
water to fight the fire at the
Maiden Flour Mills, and to keep
the fire from spreading, has caus-
ed the water reserve to drop to
a very low level. he declared, and
residents are urged not to wash
automobiles OF water lawns for
the next few days.
Town Attorney Richard Will
liams added that the supply is
not critically low - just uncom-
fortably so-and that if conser-
walton is practiced, and additional
fires do not break out, the supply
of water should be at normal by
Wednesday.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28
Jobs Are Open In
Civil Service

New civil service examinations
have been announced for Auditor
for filling positions paying from
$4,205 to $10,800 a year in the
Department of the Army. and for
Agricultural Marketing Specialist
for filling positions paying from
$4,205 to $4,000 a year in the De-
partment of Agriculture and var
ious other Federal agencies. The
positions to be filled are locat-
ed in Washington, D. c., and
throughout the United States.
Agricultural Marketing Specialist
positions may also be filled in the
territories and possessions of the
United States.
No written test is required for
either of these examinations. To
qualify, applicants must have had
appropriate experience in the
field of work for which they ap-
ply. Pertinent college study may
be submitted for part of the re-
quired experience. The eXamina-
ton announcements give full in
formation on the requirements to
be met and instructions for filing
applications.
Further information and appli-
cation forms may be obtained
from the Commissions represen-
tative, Rogers Dalton, Examiner
in Charge, located at Post Office
Gastonia. NJ C. or from the U. S
Civil Service Commission, Wash
ington 25, D. C.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28
Fashions Gentler In
Look This Spring

Custom fashions are gentler in
look this spring. Dresses and suits
have carved bodices, fitted mid
riffs and tubular skirts. Many OF
the evening gowns are full length
and fashioned in floating chiffon,
organzaS and swiss eyelet laces
that yelled darker underSkirts.
MeticulouS detail is an import
ant feature of the new spring
clothes. Collars on many out
standing suits are either rolled,
with wrapover lapels crisscrosS-
ing high on the bodice, or are
wide Peter Pan types that are cut
away from the neck. The necklin-
eS on dresses are their outstand-
ing feature in many cases. They
are draped into graceful coWlS,
scooped out in deep cuffs and
rolled away from the throat in
low cuffs.
Jersey suits are very popular
They are flattering to most fl
gure-types and travel like a
dream. Jersey has also been
adapted to the long torso line.
The Dior hat collection is most
interesting. Outstanding was his
flower pot cloches and pictures
que wide, shallow brimmed
models.
Misty, ultra feminine colors.
such as pale green, pinks and
baby blues are popular for sum-
mer evening gowns. Some of the
newest tones for daytime suits
and dresses include beige, honey,
caramel and milk chocolate.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28
Corn Stocks Low
In State; Most
Other Grains Hioh

Total stocks of corn in all posi-
tions in N. C. on April /. 1855 were
estimated at 19,438, 900 bushels.
according to information just re-
leased by the N. c. Crop Reporting
Service. -cs
This total was made up of q
778,000 bushels in commercial Off
farm storage and 16.660,0 900 BUSH
els on farms. The quantity of corn
held in off-farm positions was the
highest for the date since records
began in 1914: however, on-farm
stocks were the lowest since 1888.
Total stocks in all positions year
ago amounted to 21,820,000 BUSH
els.
Wheat stocks in all positions in
the State totaled about 2,326.000
bushels on April l, or about per
cent less than April l last year
Combined rye holdings at $4,000
bushels were about normal for the
season.
Oats stocks in all positions at
4,119,00O bushels were about 8 per
cent larger than April l, 1854 and
the largest of record. Likewise,
barley stocks were at the highest
level of record for the date, reach
ing 448,O00 bushels. Barley stocks
were nearly third higher than a
year earlier. Sorghum grain stocks
in off-farm positions farms stocks
not estimated for April u were at
record high level of 10000
bushels - 1000 bushels above
April of last year.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28

camping ground, visitors to this
well-known spot come for reasons
other than these. They come to
see and wonder at one of natures
best kent secrets
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28
SUPERVISOR MCLEOD ADVISES
Fila. Offering SOIL Water Loans
To Farmers For Improving Pastures

drilling, and the purchase OF
pumps, sprinkler systems, and
other irrigation equipment.
The Farmers Home Admins
tration can make insured or di-
rect soil and water conservation
loans to individual farm owners
or operators who are unable to
obtain the necessary credit on
reasonable terms and conditions
from private or cooperative sourc-
es. Under the same conditions,
the borrower may be a nonprofit
organization or association pri-
marily engaged in extending to
its members services directly re-
lated to soil conservation, or wat
er development, conservation, or
use, or drainage of farm land.
The practices for which soil
and water conservation loans are
made must be in line with Soil
Conservation Service and Exten-
sion Service Recommendations.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28

camping ground, visitors to this
well-known spot come for reasons
other than these. They come to
see and wonder at one of natures
best kept secrets.
STRANGE PHENOMENON
In the dip between Hawks Bill
and Table Rock sits a smaller
mountain, one that the visitors
seldom cease to talk about. This is
Brown Mountain, not the tallest
peak in Western North Carolina,
nor yet one of the most handsome,
but certainly one of the most IA
nous because of the Brown Noun
tain lights.
First of all, it must be the right
kind of night, not too foggy and
of course. not rainy or cloudy. 1t is
then, just at duck. that the camp
ers and the picnickers begin to
take their places on the outcrop-
pings of rocks, worn smooth by
many visitors over the years. They
sit and gaze out over the vast ex-
panse of space between them and
the mountains on the far side, and
as dusk closes in around them,
they fall silent, invariably waiting.
Suddenly there is murmur from
the crowd: There" and eyes
quickly search the far mountain
in the gathering darkness.
Through the fast falling miSts
that forever lie on the ridges and
in the valley of Western North
Carolina, one makes out the lights
blinking along the top of Brown
Mountain. Ever since the first
white man made a path through
the hills of the Blue Ridge, he has
been talking and writing about
these eerie lights. They hang in
mid-air above the ridge of the
mountain, blinking and keeping
the secret of their being to them
selves, for as yet, no one has been
able to solve the riddle of the Curl
GUS yellow and white lights that
hang like lanterns in the distance.
National Geographic magazine
sent delegation of reporters and
photographers to North Carolina.
They camped on Brown Mountain.
Numerous biologists and natural
lists have studied the lights, but to
no avail. They all repack their
tents and hike back down the
mountain. shaking their heads in
silent wonder.
MANY GUESSES ADVANCED
But no solution to the problem
doesn't mean that there are no
theories, no speculation. Everyone
that come to the mountain takes
his choice of several guesses ad-
vanced over the years as to what
causes the phenomenon. There are
those who maintain that the train
lights coming up the valley shine
on the wet trees after a rain and
cause reflections, but the lights
were being written about long be-
fore railroads crept into this Sec
ton. and they shine, rain or no.
Some mention foxfire, which is a
phosphorus substance and glows
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28

Establishment or improvement
of permanent pastures is pro-
minent in the better farming
plans of many Lincoln county
farmers and ranchers who are
improving their farming system
throughout Farmers Home Ad-
ministration soil and water con-
servation loans, according to John
Mcleod, the agency's county sup
ervisor whose office is located in
the basement of the County
Courthouse.
The loan funds are being used
to establish new pastures or to
improve those already establish
ed. Some of the practices to de-
velop good pastures, and for
which soil and water conserva-
tion loan funds are being used,
include seeding with recommend
ed grasses and legumes, proper
fertilizing, and lining.
In some areas, Sodding and sub
soiling are necessary, Mr.. Mcleod
said. Brush removal is also prac-
tice that may be necessary on
some farms.
Another use of the funds may
be for cross-fencing, for pasture
rotation or to prevent over-graz-
ing or damage to portions of the
pasture land not ready for graz
ing.
Still another way in which soil
and water conservation loan funds
may be used in connection with
pasture improvement is through
development of irrigation systems.
Funds may be used, when recon-
mended, for land levelihg, we'll
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28
Weose Twins Again Make
Gordner-Webb Honor Roll

BOILING SPRINGS. - Hugh
Wease and Houston Wease, twins
of Lincolnton, again are listed on
the honor roll released today by
Gardner Webb College.
The Wease brothers have been
honor students throughout their
two years of study at Gardner
Webb. They are among % stu
dents listed on the present honor
roll.
The current school year will
end with graduation exercises
May %. The alumni banquet is
planned for May 81.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28

so massive that the eye is fooled in
measuring the space. On the left
is Hawks Bill, towering to the sky,
a landmark for many miles around.
In between is a sheer drop from
the face of Wiseman's View and
turbulent, rock-bound Linville riv-
er, good-sized river for all that
it looks like ribbon winding its
way along the valley floor. more
than a mile below.
On comparatively small Wise
mans View is a campground with
tables. open spaces to pitch tents.
and spring for water. For all the
spectacular view, and the pleasant
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28
Tourist Offered Spectacular
Picture OF Mountain Beouty
Scenes From Wisemons View

ASHEVILLE = Near I,invi,,e
Falls in the Blue Ridge mountains
of Western North Carolina, there
is a narrow. insignificant little
road that turns off the main high
way. Down this road, then down
an even more rugged one that fol-
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28
SURVIVES FREAK ACCIDENT

Lowell. Mass. - The hood of
Joseph E. Dowling's car acciden-
tally opened and blocked his view
The car struck tree, veered
across the street into picket
fence crashed into two cars and
then burst into flame. Bowling
crawled out unhurt.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28
PRICE TOO LOW

Salem, Mass. - Disguised at
the offers of S25 for his 1946 coupe,
on which he had just put four new
tires and battery. an unidenti-
fled motoriSt drove the car into a
blazing dump and stood by while
it burned. He explained to a
startled caretaker, I've had
enOllOh "
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-28

lows the narrow ridge of the
mountain range for mile or more,
one comes to Wiseman's View.
The view from this outcropping
OF rock and soil is spectacular
enough. On the right is Table
Rock. far distance avav. and VET