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Smyrna times., 1955-05-05
Clarence Scuse in Service

Private Clarence Thomas Scuse,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Scuse
of Smyrna, has been assigned to
H Company, 502nd Airborne In
fantry Regiment for basic train
ing. He will spend the next eight
weeks at Fort Jackson, S. c.,
learning the fundamentals of be-
ing a soldier. This includes class
room lectures in such subjects as
Military Courtesy and First Aid,
and Combat field problems involv-
ing the use of the MI rifle. which
he will learn to fire on various
ranges. After eight weeks of
training with the 101st Airborne
Division, the trainee is given
Continued on Page Four,
Smyrna times., 1955-05-05
SPRING DANCE
AT HIGH SCHOOL
Held In Decorated School
Gymnasium Last
Friday Night
COLETTA'S ORCHESTRA

The bleak gymnasium of the
Smyrna High School was trans
formed into a place of beauty for
the annual spring dance last Fri
day night. Decorations, based on
the theme Birth of the Blues,
featured the picturesque old
French Quarter in New Orleans.
They were done in charge of Miss
Dorothy Kirby and the art depart
ment of the school. The dancing
area portrayed a lovely sheltered
patio abundant with flowers, and
an area was set apart for a re-
freshment booth which depicted a
waterfront cafe typical of the
theme. The back wall to this
area had been made colorful with
many cut-outs of musical SYM
bols and bore in large letters the
words of the theme. The stand for
the musicians was opposite and
had been gaily decorated to re-
semble an old French market
place. Music was provided by
"The Delmelodians," an eight
piece dance band from the Uni
versity of Delaware, led by Miss
Jean Durgin. In keeping with the
motif of the evening one blues
number was included in each set.
Special lighting effects enhanced
the beauty of the scene, and the
dancers were seatd at small tables
around the dance floor in cabaret
style. One half a block away the
same night the second annual
spring dance of the Smyrna-Clay-
ton Jaycees was held at Town
Hall in a completely different set
ting, also with a French motif.
The Jaycees and their guests
danced in the atmospheric of a
sophisticated bistro, with red and
white checked table. cloths, can
dies in bottles, and magnums of
champagne offered as prizes. More
than sixty couples danced to the
music of Charles Coletta's orches-
ira from Wilmington. Edward
Wootten, Rodney Schuman, and
George D. Wright formed the
committee for the affair.
Smyrna times., 1955-05-05
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton M. Davis
of Clayton, announce the engage
ment OF their daughter, Patricia
Ann, to A-2c William H. Christian
son, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Truitt of Paradise, California.
Miss Davis was graduated from
John Bassett Moore High School,
Smyrna. She is now employed by
The Clayton Bank and Trust Com
pany. Airman Christianson is sta
toned at Dover Air Force Base,
Dover.
Smyrna times., 1955-05-05
NEW PARKWAY
MANOR HOUSES
Development Pla nne d and
Plotted for Seventy
Seven Homes
FURNISH SAMPLE HOUSE

For the first time in its his
tory the town of Smyrna is show
ing development to the east of
Dupont Parkway, and a consid-
able expansion it bids fair to be,
with the announcement by Smyr-
ma Parkway Manor, Inc. of the
grand opening of a sample house
on May 7-S. The development is
planned and plotted off for sew
enty-seven homes. The completely
furnished and decorated sample
home will be open on Monday
through Friday from 6 to 8 pm.
and on Saturday and Sundays
from 2 to pm. Door prizes to be
awarded the opening weekend in
clude $25 savings bond, first;
fifteen dollars cash, second; and
ten dollars cash, third; there will
be additional cash prizes of five
dollars each. Those attending the
opening will see the home, furn-
ished attractively by Robinson
Furniture store, and kitchen and
electrical equipment by Boulevard
Electric Sales & Service, both
Smyrna firms. The three-bedroom
house, of all-masonry construction
has a living area % by 13 feet;
hardwood floors, ceramic tile bath,
with choice of color; Delco warm
air heat, kitchen exhaust fan,
plastered walls; and buyers may
choose a pine-paneled den. A mod
ern carport and storage space are
added. Those seeking house in
the $11, 400 bracket will find as
added features, the nearness to
churches, schools, shopping dis
trict, and Lake Como, where they
may enjoy boating, bathing, and
fishing. Newcomers to the area
will find that previous home
owners are happy with their child
rem in neighborhood just re-
moved far enough from the noise
and traffic of the highway and the
center of the town, but near
enough to make it a convenient
spot in which to live. The builder
is Riggs & Company of Dover,
and the work on construction has
been under the direct supervision
of Richard Murray. The develop
ment is within sight of the new
armory which is being built on
East Commerce Street, and which
promises to become the scene of
many community affairs. The
maxim seems to be the reverse OF
the old one, ''go west, young
man, and many young couples
will feel the urge to "go east"
and buy a new home in Parkway
Manor.
Smyrna times., 1955-05-05
PTA COMMITTEE MEETS
Redistricting Announced as Sub
iect of May IL Meeting

hCuiStrlCthS AhiouScu 90 PuD
ject of May IL Meeting
At a meeting of the executive
committee of the Smyrna Special
District School Parent Teacher
Association plans were made for
the next meeting on Thursday,
May IL. The subject will be re-
districting, and how it will affect
Smyrna. DR.. Howard Row, exc
cutive secretary of the Delaware
State Education Association, will
be the speaker. On Wednesday
night a meeting was held of men,
bers of the executive committee
of the PTA with officers of the
junior and senior classes, the Lead
ers Corps, and General Organiza-
ton for the purpose of discussing
a post-prom party.
Smyrna times., 1955-05-05
AUXILIARY ELECT OFFICERS
Legion Auxiliary Reflect All Of
ficers for Second Term

Legion Auxiliary Reflect All Of
ficers for Second Term
The Auxiliary of the David c..
Harrison Post No. IA, American
Legion, reelected all officers to
serve for a second term at a
meeting held at the home of Mrs.
Francis j. O'Neill, Sr. The offic-
ers: Mrs. Howard Nowland, presi-
dent; Mrs. Howard Deakyne, vice
president; Mrs. Clay Bailey, sec
retary; Mrs, Walter Downes,
treasurer; Mrs. Oscar Attix, chap
lain; Mrs. James Davidson, his
torian; Mrs. Grant G., Garis, serg-
eant-at-arms. The installation will
be held at the June meeting. Dele
gates and alternates were named
to represent the unit at the state
convention in June. Delegates are
Mrs. George B. David, Mrs. How
ard Deakyne, Mrs. Florence Pass
waters, and Mrs. Leonard Collins.
Alternates: Mrs. Clarence S. Col
Inns, Jr., Mrs. Walter Downes,
Mrs. James ]. Rogers, and Mrs.
Vernon Ford. Plans were dis
cussed for the Gold Star Mothers
tea, honoring all Gold Star moth
ers in the state of Delaware,
which will be held in Smyrna on
Sunday, May %, with local auxil-
tray acting as hostess. The unit
will conduct a rummage sale here
on Friday and Saturday.
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CARDS = MEMORIALS
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks
to all who sym oa,hized with us
during our recent period of be-
reavement in the passing of our
beloved father Robert Dowdell,
Sr. We wish especially to thank
the neighbors of 5th ave. for their
thoughtfulness and the following
friends for floral tributes: Israel
Bethel Church, Eden Roe Hotel,
Inc, Mrs. Jessie Mae Sofey, Mr.
and Mrs. E. G. Gold, the Cherry
Turner family, L. p. Evans Mot
ors, No. usher board of Israel
Bethel Church.
Thanks also to the Range Fun
eral Home for their helpfulness
and to the Barnum Funeral Home
IF Americas, Ga. for services rem
dered. May God bless each of you
who helped to tighten our burden.
Robert, Jr., Willie, Abraham
and Joseph DoWdell
And Families.
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FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT TO
CELEBRATE 23rd ANNIVERSARY

On Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3 pm.
the president and founder of the
Ushers Union Association, will
celebrate its 23rd anniversary at
the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church,
Rev. j. N. Byrd, pastor.
Realizing that in unity there is
strength, this union was organ
lied. The road has not been an
easy one, but by the help of God,
and the willing minds of a few
faithful members, the union has
progressed. 1t is made up of ush-
ers from II churches throughout
the city, with total member
ship of AIS seniors. We work to-
gether for the benefit of all
ichurches.
During the later years the pres
ident saw fit to organize junior
usher union for the purpose of
training the young people in the
right way to take over the work.
All ushers are asked to meet
at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church at
NV 9th st. and 14th ave. at 1870
ON. sharp. The union will then
march to Mt. Tabor where a pro-
Q am will be rendered and the
anniversary sermon will be
preached by Rev. Byrd. The pub
lie is invited to attend and help
us celebrate.
Don't forget the time, the place
and the occasion.
Adele Bethel, secretary
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CARD OF THANKS

Thanks to all of the friends for
words of kindness. cards of SYM
pathy, beautiful flowers n d
everything that was done for us as
strangers in your city in the pass
ing of our son and brother, David
Harris. We must mention Range
Funeral Home for all of the con-
sideration they showed us and the
kind manner in which they treat
ed us. Thanks again to everyone.
Willie Green Harris, father
and sisters and brothers
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DEATHS at RANGE

Mrs. Rebecca Tynes Forbes of
GAO NV Goth ave, apt. 4, died
at local hospital on the evening
of Sept. 8, one and half hours
after being admitted. She is sur
vived by her mother, Mrs. Nena
Tynes, four sisters, two brothers,
a daughter, son, husband and
other relatives. Funeral services
will be conducted on Saturday,
Sept. IL at $3.50 pm, at st. James
AME Church, Rev. Reddick Off
ciating.
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IN MEMORIAM

In memory of our dear mother
and grand mother,
MRS. COREAN EDGECOMBE
who passed away Sept. IA, 1858.
"Now he day is over,
Night is drawing nigh,
Shadows of the evening,
Steal across the sky"
Mrs. Christine King, Dght.
Mrs. Roena Parlin, daughter
Miss Eloise johnson,
grand daughter
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HAZEL-EVANS CARTWRIGHT
who departed this life on Sept. 16,
1851.
The years have passed since you
have gone,
But your memory will linger on.
Yet again we hope to meet you,
When the day of life is past,
Till in heaven with joy we meet
you
Where no farewell tears are shed.
Allan and Carnella, children
Mrs. Ellen Evans, mother
Mrs. Lenora Anton, sister
Mrs. Adele Bethel, sister,
Mrs. Erma Armstrong, sister
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Robert Simmons who resided at
1885 NV 5th place, died Satur-
day, Sept. 10 at the Jackson Me-
mort hospital. Funeral services
will be held Saturday, Sept. II
at 3 pm. at st. John Baptist
Church. Interment at Lincoln Me-
mortal Cemetery.
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John Fields of AIS NV 9th St,
apt. n died Wednesday, Sept. IA
at the jackson Memorial Hos
pital. Mr.. Fields was employed at
the Davis Cafeteria for several
years. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Edna Mae Fields. Funeral
Saturday ! pm. at Bethel AME
Church.
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CARD OF THANKS

We, the family of the late
MR.. NATHANIEL BURKE
wish to thank our many friends
for their cards, flowers, tele-
grams and other kind gestures of
sympathy, during his illness and
death. Again, thanks to everyone
for everything.
p. Harden, daughter
Mr. II. Burke, son
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BORIS B. THOMPSON
who departed this life September
Is, 1852.
''The Lord beheld me sore dis
tressed;
He babe my pains remove,
Return my soul to God thy rest,
For thou hast known his love"
May she rest in peace.
Mrs. Catherine Thompson,
mother
Dillon, Lee and Willie
Thompson, brothers
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CARD OF THANKS

The family OF the,
GRANT WILLIAMS
who departed this life Sept. s.,
wish to express an appreciation
to his many friends for their kind
expressions of sympathy during
his illness and at his death.
Special thanks to the Rev. Ed
ward T. Graham and the Range
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Beulah D. Williams
And Family
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Arthur Leslie of 314 NV l4th
terrace passed away Tuesday,
Sept. Is at the Paravilla Conva-
descent Home. Mr.. Leslie was one
of the old pioneers of Miami and
taught music for a number of
years. Funeral service will be held
Monday, Sept. 10 at 10 am. at st.
Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
He is survived by son, daugh-
ter, a number of grandchildren
and other relatives.
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John Louis Cater of 174l NV
and ct. died at home after a few
days OF illness Wednesday, Sept.
IA at the age of II. Young Cater
was a student at the Booker T.
Washington High School in Mi
ami He Is survived by his moth
er. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the Francis
Funeral Home chapel. Interment
will be at Evergreen.
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Mrs. Queen Ferguson of 2415
NV SIND st., was dead on arrival
at Jackson Memorial Hospital on
Sept. 10. She is survived by her
mother, Mrs. Minnie Pertee of
Fl. Lauderdale, a sister, Mrs.
Beatrice Richardson of the above
address, a brother of Chicago, 8
children and other relatives.
Funeral services were conduct
ed on Wednesday, Sept. IA. Rev.
A. J. Reddick of st. James AME
Church officiated. Burial was
conducted in Lincoln Memorial
Cemetery.
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Deaths at Francis

Alfred Nelson of 1890 LIST ct.
passed away Saturday, Sept. 10 at
the Paravilla Convalescent home.
Funeral services will be held
Friday, Sept. IS in the chapel.
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James Range of HAS NV 5th
ave, died Sept. 8 at the Jackson
M. HOSPITAL following a very
brief illness. His remains were
shipped to Hattiesburg, Miss.
So"' Ue was survived by his
wife, Helen.
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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our be-
loved mother, daughter and sis
ter,
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Shelley Bush of COOS NV 22nd
ave. passed away after a short
Illness on Sept. 3 at the Mt, Sinai
Hospital. Mr.. Bush, along with
his wife, Clara, were managers
of Calls place located al 5000 NV
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The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred robert of 1431 NV
list ST., apt z was still born on
Sept. 3. Services were conducted
on Sept. 10.
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CARD OF THANKS
We, the family of the late,

We, the family of the late,
MRS. SUPORA WILLIAMS
take this method of thanking each
of you for your kind deeds, SER
vices, flowers, prayers, condol-
ences during the illness and
passing of our dearly beloved
mother. May the Lord bless each
of you.
Mabel w. Norwood
Gertha w. Hardy, daughter
Lusious Williams, son
Albert Norwood, son-in-laW
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Chess Garter who resided at
$3.50 NV 50th st. passed away at
the Jackson Memorial Hospital
on Wednesday, Sept. IA. Mr.. Car
ter has been i'll for several years.
He is survived by his wife. Fun
eral arrangements are incomplete.
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Mrs. Annie Ponder of 1741 NV
18th ST., died at her residence on
the afternoon of Sept. Is. She is
survived by two daughters, one
SISTER, two brothers and many
other relatives. Funeral services
will be conducted in Donaldson
vile, Ga. on Sunday, Sept. Is.
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the ripe age of 90. Funeral SER
vices were held Wednesday at the
st. Agnes Episcopal Church. She
was survived by a very large
number of relatives and friends.
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The infant son of Mrs. Mildred
Brown of 1921 NV 9th ave. was
still born at local hospital on
Sept. 8. Burial was conducted on
Sept. 10.
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Armenia Hepburn of 1914
NV Sind teri. died Sept. Z at
her home. Mrs. Hepburn lived to
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22nd ave. His remains were
shipped to Pelham, Ga. for inter-
ment.
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Infant Jones, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Jones of Goulds, died
Aug. 80 at the Dade County Hos
pital. Interment at Lincoln Sept.
2.
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Mrs. Rosa Curry of 1443 NV
9Th court, died at her residence
on the afternoon of Sept. IL. She
was widely known in Miami. Sur
vivors are her husband, William,
two sons, daughter and other rel
ativeS, Services will be conduct
ed at the Church of God of Pro-
phecy on Saturday, Sept. II at
2:30 pm. Bishop Marin will Off
ciate. Burial will be conducted in
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
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IN MEMORIAM

In sad, but loving memory of
our dear one, the late,
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1955-09-17

RALPhLETTA EVANS
who departed this life Sept. 5,
1854.
| cannot say, and / will not say
That she is dead;
think of her as the same today,
She is not dead she's just away.
Sadly missed by
Mrs. Muriel evans, mother
One sister, four brothers
and a,eC
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The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ollie Reeves was still born on
Sept. 10. Services were conducted
Tuesday, Sept. Is.
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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our daugh-
ter and sister,
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for them. The plans grew to include
the Eisenhower home. and now it is
possible to trace the outline of Ike's
career in the town where he grew up.
Since the museum and home were
opened to the public, more than
quarter of a million visitors from
more than rs nations have visited
them: The buildings are open every
day and admission is always free.
Eventually, library will be built near
the museum to contain the important
papers Mt. Eisenhower will accumu-
late in his job as President of the
United States.
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of Columbia University, the bulk of
the exhibits are souvenirs of his job
as wartime Supreme Commander of
the Allied forces in Europe.
When the war ended 10 years ago,
Gen. Eisenhower was showered with
fabulous gifts and decorations from
grateful governments. For the most
part, he accepted them not as per-
sonal gifts but as tokens of apprecia-
ton meant for the American Army
Thus, soon after the war he turned
over most of his collection to friends
eager to establish a public showcase
Evening star., 1955-10-23

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The Rueben Robertsons
Entertain at Home

Bishop. Canada, Brig. Gen.
Marcel Jean Penette. France;
Brigadier Prakash Chandra
Gupta, India, and Mai. Gen.
Sinju Pu Hsiao. China.
The group was reactivated
October IL. 1854, after q lull
Of ten years. Early next month
plans will be made for the
annual formal event.
Mrs. Carl Frederick Espe.
wife of the Director Of Naval
Intelligence. and Mrs. Robert
w. Cavenagh, wife Of the
Deputy Director. win act as
hostesses Or September 80
when the wives OF foreign
Naval Attaches meet for
luncheon ct the Shoreham
Hotel.
i This Is the third year that
these luncheons have aided
newcomers TO the Washington
scene 10 meet their prototypes.
More than so wives Of for
eign naval men are expected
to exchange greetings and will
become better known to each
other.
Peruvians Feted
Mrs. eleanor Linthicum
Woodruff Is entertaining on
Wednesday ct . buffet supper
In honor Of her nephew and
his wife, Col. and Mrs. Seth
II. Lintliicurn, jr.. here on
leave from his post IN Lima,
Peru. and 1t. Col and Mrs.
Walter L. McCaddon.
Ranking guest at the supper
will be Gen. Alberto Lopez.
Chief Of the Medical Service
OF Peru.
Gen. Lopez has been In this
country undergoing treatment
at Walter Reed Army Medical
Center, following q very bad
automobile accident. He leaves
for his homeland early In Oc-
toher.
Mrs. woodruff asked friends
who had been In Peru together
as well as those who enter
tanned her while she was In
Lima two years ago. Among
them are Col. and Mrs. James
". Cole and Col. and Mrs.
villa Lobas.
Col. Linthicum Is q. 8. Army
advisor to the Peruvian Army
on construction and equip
ment for their new military
hospital. The LinthicuIns have
been staying with his family
In Linthicum, Md. They leave
at the end Of the week for
New York en- route back to
Peru.
Col. and Mrs. McCaddon
have returned from q tour Of
duty in Lima and are here for
o few days prior TO going to
their new duty station near
Nashville. Tenn.
Col. Armando Silva Rojas,
military attache Of Peru. and
Sonora da Silva have Q very
busy month ahead. Brig. Gen.
George Sarmiento Is expected
here. He is on his way home
from the atoms-for-peace con-
ference at Geneva.
Gen. Sarmiento was for
many years military attache
here, and there viii be many
friends who win want to en-
terrain for him when he
arrives.
National Guard Affairs
Chief Of the National Guard
Bureau. Mai. Gen. Edgar c.
Erickson. and Mrs. Erickson
win be the guests Of the
Adjutant General Of the State
Of Louisiana. Mai. Gen. Ray
mond H. Fleming, and Mrs.
Fleming on Monday. October
II, when they go to New
Orleans to attend the conven-
ton Of the National Guard
Association.
Before then, however. Mrs.
Erickson and Mrs. Winston
Williams. wife Of the deputy
Of the bureau. Mai. Gen. VIII
liams. are planning q 1890
am. coffee on October 3 at the
Officers Club. Fort McNair.
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