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Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
MEETING OF
TOWN COUNCIL
Members of Board of Health
Report on Condition of
Poultry Plant
10 EXTEND ELECTRIC

At a four-hour session of Town
Council on Friday night presided
over by Mayor George M. Blendt,
with all councilmen present, dis
cussion was held on many mat
tiers and action taken on several.
Among the items on the agenda
was a review by William Ken
worthey and Miss T. Ann Scout,
members of the local Board of
Health, of their interview with
Quality Belts Company officials,
who plan to reopen the poultry
dressing plant on North Main
Street which has been closed dur
ing the summer. 1t is expected to
reopen at the end of this week.
The members of the Board OF
Health reported on their inspec-
tion of the plant on Friday, when
they had outlined to them the
plans of the company to elimin-
ate all features which had caused
complaints by nearby residents
early in the summer. Elmer Nor
ris, Cheswold, Mrs. Alma Morris,
and Mrs. Alice Ward appeared in
response to request by council to-
determine what they intend to do
with the house on East Street,
owned by Mrs. Morris, which is
considered by council as fire and
health hazard. They will meet
with the buildings committee,
John E. Wilson III and Linden
Doughten, and Town Manager
Rex. D. Gilmore to inspect the
house and consider whether it can
be put in condition to be habit
able. This action is part of the
continuing program of council to
remove all unsafe and undesirable
buildings in the town of Smyrna.
Mr.. Gilmore was authorized to
make necessary repairs to streets
disturbed by contractors, the con-
tractors to be billed for a share
of the expense. These repairs are
located on Lake Como, East Mt.
Vernon Street, Moth Main Street,
and Rodney Street, the latter
three where gas mains were in
stalled, and the former where
sewer lines were laid. There was
discussion on the feasibility of
leasing the hosiery mill on Union
Street, between Mt. Vernon and
North Streets to be used as a
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Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
.BPW DELEGATES
AT CONFERENCE
Business and Professional
Women Meet at Man.
chester, Vermont
FIVE FROM DELAWARE

DR.. Elizabeth F. Phillips, of
Georgetown, formerly of Smyrna,
was elected vice chairman of the
Northeast Region of Business and
Professional Women's Clubs dur
ing the Conference in Manchester,
Vermont, last week. DR.. Phillips,
immediate past president of the
Delaware Federation of BPW, at
tended the meeting as one of Del
aware's five delegates. The Della
ware group was headed by Miss
Ruth Ellen Reihm, Smyrna, state
president and member of the Reg
ional board of directors. Miss
Reihm also served as Delaware's
member on the nominating COM
mittee; gave the invocation at the
opening business session; and was
the speaker on the international
phase at the membership work.
shop. Delaware's other delegates
were Miss Laura williams, George
town, and Mrs. Ella Boyden, New
ark, first and second vice presi-
dents respectively of the state or
ganization; DR.. Catherine John
son, Wilmington, president of the
Christina Club; and Miss Elsie
Waity, past president of the VIII
mington Club. Also attending
from Delaware were Mrs. Anna X.
Koerner and Mrs. Jeanetter Hint
er, members of the Wilmington
Club. The Northeast Region COM
prises eleven states and has
membership of approximately 29,-
600. In addition to DR.. Phillips,
the other officers elected were:
chairman, Miss Esther j. Corwin,
Newfane, New York; secretary,
Mrs. Sally D. Pickering, Auburn,
Maine; treasurer, Miss Marion F.
Holmes, Rochester, New Hamp-
shire; chairman of nominating
committee, Mrs. Eileen Brady,
East Orange, New Jersey. Tie
officers, who serve two-year
term, were installed at the Satur-
day night banquet by Miss Hazel
Palmer, Sedalia, Missouri, first
vice president of the National
Federation BPW Clubs, Inc
Speakers at the banquet were the
Hon. Consuela' N. Bailey, Lieuten-
ant-Governor of the State of Ver-
mon; Hon. Mary H. Honlon, new
ly appointed Judge of the u. s.
Customs Court; and Mrs. Lorena
Hahn, U. S. Representative on the
Status of Women Commission of
the United Nations. There will be
a Northeast Regional dinner dur
ing the National Biennial Con-
vention in Miami Beach June 80
to July 6, 1856. The next region
al conference will be held Septem-
ber Ills, 1857 at The Lido, Long
Beach, L. l., N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
Wins Portable Radio

Henry T. Tommy" Price, Jr.
was the lucky winner of the port
able radio with carrying case for
which there was a drawing on
Saturday sponsored by the Drive
IN Putt Miniature Golf Course,
operated by Don Heinold. The
name of the winner was drawn
by Mrs. Henry c. Webb. The goIf
course will remain open during
the autumn until bad weather
forces its closing, according to
the young proprietor. The course
is located on North Street at the
DUPONT Parkway, and is open
Monday through Saturday from z
to IL pm. and on Sundays from
4 to IL pm.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
INSTALLATION
AT GRANGE
John Dukes to Be Installed
AS Master of Grange
Here Tonight
OTHER OFFICERS

The installation of officers for
the coming year will be held at
the meeting of the Smyrna
Grange on Thursday, october 13.
The following officers were re-
elected: John Dukes, Master; Ben
jamin Burrows, steward; George
Wilson, assistant steward; E. T..
Heinold, chaplain; Arthur Short,
treasurer; James Fleming, secre-
tary; Arthur CHM, gate keeper;
Mrs. John Dukes, Ceres; Mrs.
Reynolds Jones, Pomona; Mrs.
Carlton Blendt, Flora; Mrs. George
Wilson, lady assistant steward.
Also reelected, the following mem
bers of the executive committee:
Carlton Blendt, Charles Dukes,
and Harold McGrath. Harry john
son was elected overseer; Mrs.
James Fleming, lecturer; and Mrs.
William Anderson, musical direc-
tor. The Booster Night program
will be presented on Thursday,
starting with a covered dish sup
per at $3.50 pm. and the program
at 8 pm. In charge of the pro-
gram are Mrs. Norman Short and
Mrs. Fleming. It will be open to
the public. Miss Ruth Ellen
Reihm, president of the State Fed
Grafton of Business and Profess
sional Womens Clubs, will show
pictures taken on her European
tour in August. Mrs. William
Minner, Jr., Mrs. Laura Myers,
and Mrs. Orville Newnom will be
in charge of arrangements for The
supper. The grange has furnish
ed uniform for member of the
Brownie troop which they spon-
sor. The Grange is selling Christ
mas cards again this year and
will appreciate the support of the
members and the public in assist
ing with this project. The pro-
ceeds will be used toward the
community service projects of the
grangers.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
BLOOD BANK
LIONS TALK
Miles Frederick Explains OPP
Grafton of Plan at Lions
Meeting Here
OPERATION BEGINS SOON

The Smyrna Lions Club had as
their guest Miles Frederick, di-
rector of the State Development
Department, who talked on the
Blood Bank of Delaware, explain
ing the operation of the plan and
answering flood of questions
posed by the Lions. He said that
the Blood Bank is only year
old, and before that was 'only a
dream" which has now become a
reality. The goal is to get enough
members in Kent and Sussex
Counties so that operation can be-
gin soon. There is need for one
hundred and fifty more members
in Kent County. The division of
the state into three areas is to
make it more convenient, he stat
ed. The success of the plan is
proven by the fact that other
states are now asking how to set
up similar plan, and it is ex-
pected that an article on Della
wares Blood Bank will appear in
a national magazine. The speaker
outlined the basic points, that all
adults who reside in the state
may join; that the State Medical
Society, the county medical soci-
cites and the hospitals all have
representatives on the board of di-
rectors. Also that is costs one
dollar every year to be a men,
ber. Subscribers. and their de-
pendents get all the blood they
need, and the subscriber will not
be called upon to provide more
than one pint of blood in one
year. The response was made by
Charles v. Williams, and the
speaker was introduced by Martin
Golden, program chairman. Harry
Shortt presided and reported on
a zone meeting. Robert Everett
and Henry T. Price were in
charge of the Saturday night
dance. Mr.. Price read from the
Lions Code of Ethics. Mr.. Shortt
named Norman G. Wilder and
Mr.. Golden as the Lions commit
tee to tell the story of the Blood
Bank in this community.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29

by Fire Chief Robert FAIRIES. The
testing of hose on the two pump
ers which are mainly used for
town fires comprised the program
the first night. James Truax and
William Carson comprise the COM
mittee on Fire Prevention Week,
Oct. 9-15, and the plans include
the placing of posters, which are
now seen throughout the area; an
essay contest conducted at the
schools, and other features. The
week will get off to start with
the visit on Sunday, Oct. 9 of
members of the fire company and
auxiliary at the morning service
at st. Peters Episcopal Church at
IL am. The group was invited
by the rector, the Rev. f. S. Ban
croft, who serves as one of the
fire company chaplains.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
CLAYTON IN LEAGUE FINALS
Playoff Winners To Meet At
MiddIetown Sunday

Middletown smashed Town
sends championship hopes Sun
day as they scored a 11-6 victory,
multiplying Townsend's fine 3-2
win the previous week. Tom
Bowers started for the losers but
retired in 8 1-3 innings after al
lowing Middletown to accumulate
considerable lead, however, the
runs were largely due to lack of
fielding support. Jim Hughes fin
ished the game, tanning seven
while Bob Seymour gained the
victory, his first in the playoffs.
High school coach, John Bush
man, Middletown's centerfielder,
collected one of each kind of hit,
a homer, triple, double and single.
Altogether he drove in five runs
This was the only game played
since Clayton defeated Henderson
two consecutive contests, both 80
thrillers. This Sunday Clayton will
travel to Middletown to begin a
best two out of three series for
the Bay League championship.
The following week the scene win
be set at Clayton with the final
game, if necessaryat Middletown.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
GIRL SCOUTS GET NO. 1874
Troop Sponsored by Grange Given
Number by Headquarters

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The Girl Scout troop sponsored
by the Smyrna Grange has been
given the number 1874 by Girl
Scout headquarters. The new
troop will have as it's leader Mrs.
Franklin Cooke and Mrs. Harry
Thompson, assistant leader. The
troop committee members are
Mrs. Lee Slaughter, Mrs. John
Dukes, Mrs. Warner w. Price, Jr.,
and Mrs. Reynolds Jones. The
troop will meet on Wednesdays at
$3.50 pm. in the American Legion
Room at Town Hall. The first
meeting will be on October 5 All
those on the waiting list have
been contacted and the troop
membership is full. Girls wishing
to join any Girl Scout troop in
the Smyrna-Clayton area are ask
ed to call the registrar, Miss Ann
Bodley, Frazier Street, and not
the leaders. This is a plan for
greater efficiency. When there is
a vacancy in a troop the registrar
is called and the first on the list
is notified. This is considered the
fair way, the Girl Scout way"
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
SHs DOWNS CAESAR RODNEY
Score Deciding Touchdown With
Minute Remaining In Game

The Smyrna High School foot
ball Eagles opened their 1855
season last Friday night register
ing a 1913 victory over the VISIT
ing Caesar Rodney Riders. This
is a star in Coach Bill Horney's
crown since it halts Caesar Rod
ney's winning streak over Smyrna
and it avenges last years APT
humiliation. Still the Eagles had
to come from behind in the last
several minutes to gain the vic
tory. The Smyrna squad got an
early start as David Reedy eluded
the Caesar Rodney tacklers for a
30-yard pay dirt run after the
Eagles had marched from their
own territory. In the second per-
iod the Riders scored twice and
converted once for a total of 13
points. Caesar Rodney's first
touchdown resulted when Willy
Baugh scooped a Smyrna tumble
and raced 20 yards after which
Don Scott ran the extra point at
tempt successfully. For the Sec
ond score, tackle Pat Dyer stole
the show and the ball and scooted
65 yards for the Riders final tally.
In the third period Smyrna came
to life again as quarterback Ben
Solloway tipped 20-yard pass to
end Dave Deakyne who covered
the remaining 30 yards. With
Caesar Rodney still leading 1912
late in the final period, Smyrna
gained possession of the ball on
the Riders 30. From there half
back Dale Reedy drove to the one
in several fine runs setting up
Sideways climaxing sneak across
the goal line. Deakyne kicked
the extra point. Coach Horney
was rather pleased with his
squads showing. Although the
new offense still has many flaws,
he pointed out the considerable
yardage and the numerous first
downs the Eagles racked up. To-
morrow night, the Smyrna team
will travel to Millsboro for game
under the lights at pm.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
PENNY BANKS OPENED
Forty M0men of st. Peters At
tended the opening Tuesday

tended the opening Tuesday
Approximately forty women at
tended the opening of the penny
banks by the Woman's Auxiliary
of st. Peters Episcopal Church at
the parish house on Tuesday ev-
ening. When the penny banks
were opened "the birds began to
sing" or rather, the members be-
gan to cheer, as the contributions
amounted to more than five hum
dred dollars, with more expected
to be turned in. The project was
started year ago by Mrs. Fred
Heinold, Sr., past president, when
tin cans were distributed into
which the auxiliary members
would place a penny for each
meal of the day, or more, if they
desired. The money will be used
toward the building fund for the
renovation of the parish house
and church school house. The
Rev. F. s. Bancroft, rector, acted
as host at tea at the celebration
which followed the successful
venture.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
Girl Scout Uniform Exchange

Mrs. William Kruchen, chair
man Neighbor c, Girl Scouts has
announced that a uniform ex-
change has been organized. The
exchange of uniforms between
Girl Scouts will be conducted by
Mrs. Franklin Cooke. Girl Scouts
who have a uniform to exchange
or sell are asked to contact Mrs.
Cooke or come to the first Girl
Scout meeting of Troop 184 on
October 5 at $3.50 pm. at Ameri-
can Legion Room at Town Hall.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
Fire Company wins Third Place

The Citizens Hose Company
won the third prize of S25 award
ed to Delaware companies for best
appearance with twenty or more
men in line with band at the 35th
annual Delaware Volunteer Fire
mems Association convention held
in Milford last Friday and Satur-
day. The parade was held Sat-
urday night and the local volun-
teers were accompanied by the
band under the direction of Leon
Tabb. The four majorettes who
lent color and verve to the local
band were Kay Bulger, Alice
Mood, Virginia Spence, and Char
1otte Walker.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
LOCAL GUARD
UNIT AT CAMP
Spend Weekend at Fort Miles
on the Small Arms
Firing Range
REPORT GOOD FOOD

On Saturday morning at 5:0I
o'clock the 197th AAA Bn (AW)
(SP) of the Delaware National
Guard departed from Town Hall
for Fort Miles, Delaware, some So
miles away, to spend the week
end on the small arms firing
range. On departure, the guards
men encountered nothing but a
chilly, gloomy, rainy darkened
morning. AS the miles southwark
were Travelled and daylight began
coming across the sky, the rain
let up and the sky became clear.
Arriving at Fort Miles the local
guardsmen were directed to their
quarters for Saturday and Sun
day. Out came the field gear,
helmet liners and us. rifles and
down to the range went the
guardsmen. This, too, for many of
the boys was their first taste of
Army life in the field. 1t. Col.
Niles, commanding officer of the
local with members of his staff,
stayed at the firing line to wit
ness the first showing of his local
guardsmen. The men, all eager
to fire, listened to the range off,
GER quote the various range regu-
lations and then came the NOM
ent for commence firing. The
cooks in the mess hall immediate
ly began preparing for the noon
meal of fried chicken, lima beans,
the army standby spuds, bread
and butter topped off with lem
on drink and ice cream. Supper
on Saturday night was good old
spaghetti and meat sauce with
cole slaw salad, more bread, but
ter and coffee. Breakfast on Sun
day was sausage and eggs, topped
off with some mighty good steaks
for noon meal and ice cream once
again. Although all the final rec
ord scores have not been figured
as this goes to press many of the
local guardsmen have shown good
progress in firing the weapon. AS
we journeyed homeward many
sore shoulders were noted but all
were in a jolly mood with week.
end experience behind them and
a desire for more of the same in
the future. Many openings for
all military occupational special
ties still remain in the ranks of
the local unit for prior service
men. New recruits in the 17-181s
age bracket desiring to begin full
filling their military obligation are
encouraged to contact Capt. DAM
on at the American Legion over
the Town Hall.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
Homecoming at Delaney Church

Homecoming at Delaney Cnurcn
The Rev. Mabel Erskine, pastor
of Delaney's Church, announces
that the Homecoming services at
Delaney's Church will be held
Sunday, october 2 at 2:15 pm.
The Rev. Connie Dickens of
Frankford will be the guest
speaker. Singers for the service
will include Turk Chambers, Jr.,
Mrs. Mary hamburger and Mr..
Harvey Poore of Smyrna, and Mr..
and Mrs. Kenneth Jackson of
Kenton. Services will continue at
the church for one week each
evening at 7:45 DIST, except
Saturday. The speakers will be
as follows: Monday evening, the
Rev. Frank Lucia, Kenton; Tues
day, the Rev. Frank Buckley,
Townsend; Wednesday, the Rev.
John Coppock, Smyrna; Thurs
day, the Rev. Stanley Taber,
Smyrna; Friday, the Rev. James
O'Neil, Engleside, Md; and Sun
day, the Rev. John Coppock. A
cordial welcome is extended to all
to attend these services.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
Dinner Meeting by Silver Eagles

The Silver Eagles will hold a
dinner meeting on Tuesday even
ing, Oct. 4 at Z o'clock at the
Park Grille. All members are
urged to be present, and to bring
boys who are interested in join
ing the club. A campaign for
membership will begin on Oct. 4
and will continue for two months.
A five dollar prize will be given
to the member bringing in the
most applicants. In observance of
United Nations Week, Oct. 1924
the Eagles will hold special
United Nations dance on Satur-
day, Oct. %, with all proceeds
going to the UN fund. Fred
Corso is president of the club.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
Four Arrests By Police

Four arrests were made on min
or charges by the Smyrna Police
over the weekend. Appearing be-
fore the court of Magistrate
George r. Stevenson were An
drew j. Vest, Moffett's Creek, Va,
$40 fine for bucking traffic; Sam
uel G. Kaufman, Elsmere and
Ora Bowhall, Hartly, paid each
$40 fine for disorderly conduct;
Rocco A. Tricoli, Youngstown,
Ohio, $40 fine for passing a red
light.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
Century Club Executive Meeting

Century Club Executive Meeting
Mrs. Harold E. Wickham was
hostess at dessert at her home on
Mt. Vernon Street to eighteen
members of the executive commit
tee of the Twentieth Century Club
on Tuesday. Reports were made
on proposed plans for the coming
year by chairmen of all depart
mehts. Mrs. Joseph w. Ennis,
program chairman, drew up a
tentative program for all meet
ings of the club year. Action was
taken on the acceptance of sever
al new members into the club.
The first meeting will be held on
Thursday, Oct. 13, with covered
dish luncheon at 1890 pm. fol-
lowed by the program.
Smyrna times., 1955-09-29
Brownie Troop 81 to Meet

The first fall meeting o
Brownie Troop 81 will be held at
the Youth Center on Tuesday,
Oct. 4 at $3.50 o'clock. Mrs.
George D. Wright is troop leader,
and Mrs. Edward Wootten, assist
ant leader. The troop member
ship is temporarily filed. Mrs.
Victor Ennis is chairman of the
troop committee, which also in
cludes Mrs. John E. Wilson III,
Mrs. Fred Sievers, Mrs. Harold
Rau, and Mrs. Carlton Smith,
publicity. The troop is sponsored
by the Smyrna Grange.
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