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Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-Grant's in Milford has
venetian blinds, most sizes $3.50; Win
dow shades with rollers from 69ci
many types Of curtain roads and drap-
to measure, and various types of pins,
brackets, and other window needs.
Shades cut to measure. w. =. Grant
co. Milford. 50-1-7-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR RENT-House, 6 rooms and
bath, small yard. Mrs. +. T. Will
Inns, 400 Lakeview avenue, Milford.
Phone 47f1. 24-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
NOTICE!

I will not be responsible for any
bills unless contracted by myself.
LOUIS EDWARD DONOVAN
2-18-3tp Greenwood, Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-i0 miles of Airbase, 4
bedroom home, bedrooms, bath,
living room with fireplace, dining room,
kitchen on first floor 2 bedrooms up,
heat, full basement, large lot, priced
for quick sale, $500. Best section of
Milford, room home, bedrooms, en-
closed porch, forced hot air heat, stone
fireplace, 2 car garage, nice condition,
fine value. Near Milford: acres, with
houses for 1000 layers, 2 apartment
house, living room, kitchen, bed
rooms, bath, utility room, heat first
floor, excellent buy. Near Milford:
Bungalow to be finished inside, living
room, kitchen, utility room, bed
rooms, bath, asbestos shingled, large
/ lot $780, IN Milford: 4 room bunga-
/ low, expansion attice, garage, $500
4 No down payment for veterans. Foul
room bungalow, heat, full basement
/ TV aerial, storm windows, stove
/ s5. 500. Near FarmingtOns z acres, new
/ 3 600 capacity broiler house, s room
house, bath, nice shade, $1,000. Nea
1 Lincoln: 4% acres, beautiful home
located on lake, all water rights. 200
capacity broiler house, excellent buy
Harvey G. Marvel, Real Estate an
! Insurance. 3 South Walnut street, Mil
ford 4466, evenings 4l66 or SS26
ll77-2-18-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-Bargains if you can use
them. INC one way disc plow $3.50;
Wisconsin combine or baler motor, eN-
case elevator. S45: 70 #. flat bed
wagon body with sides, SAC; 4row Oil
yer planter, 2S inch rows and down,
$40: Smalley grain and forage blower,
$40: Fairbanks 2 horsepower water
cooled motor, $40: 1S #. lime drill
eheap; INC plow Golfers and iointers,
Lantz Golfers and jointers. Edgar f:
57t5 83-2-1S-2l
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

EXPERIENCED MAN WANTED to
assist in operating wholesale live
poultry business, shipping and dis
patching truck loads to city markets,
etc. Polin Poultry Company, Dover
Del. Phone 4224 office; evenings: 1925.
Ask for Mr.. Polin only. 35-2-l8-lt
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
FOR SALE

FOR SAI.E-Baled straw. Francis ].
Winkler, Harrington. Phone Sass OF
1886. 12-31-ti
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-BToiler farm, 10000 bird
capacity, seven room home, bath, good
barn, all buildings good, price, $20,OO0
Good business for sale, yearly income
SIS, 600, price, $50, ,OOO, includes land and
buildings. Large dairy farm, 236 acres,
200 tillable, good buildings, price,
S32. 600. Three apartment building i'm
Dover, monthly rent, $4,000, excellent
condition, price $4,000. 33 acre farm
II acres tillable, seven room home,
bath, floor furnace, price, $4,000. Fl. L.
Wallace, Realtor, FarmingtOn. Phone
Harrington 7S6. 2-1t-2t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-One coal and three oil
brooders, $500 each; one s. gas brood
er used once. $1,000; $50 gallon water
pump. S4.00 two hand pitcher pumps,
$1 90 each; lot of Is watt flourescent
light fixtures, S100 each. Lot of 10
watt nourescent and germicidal tubes,
25c and soc each. Max Zeuner, two
miles south of Lincoln Cemetery.
/ 2-1S-1t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE :
William L. Stoltzfus. Phone Harring-
ton 9726. 2-11-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SAI.E-One used Farmall Il
tractor, with cultivators, and plows;
one used 66 Oliver tractor with new
rear tires; two used 7-fOOt tractor
disc harrows, one used 12-spout grain
and fertilizer drill, one used 10' lime
and fertilizer drill, i'm number one con-
dition. Johnson and Penuel, Harbeson.
Phone Milton 1924. 53-2-ll 1t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

ABRUZZI SEED RYE FOR SALE
Walton Owens, Bridgeville.
8-11-19-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

HOUSE FOR SALE =. Large lot,
shrubbery, screened porch, modern
Kitchen, three bedrooms, and bath,
venetian blinds, storm windows and
screens, full basement with play
room, new oil heat, sacrifice. George
M Reed, 1015 North Walnut street,
Milford Phone 1892. 2-4-3t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-ROper gas range, in good
condition. Phone Milford 82S5.
M.-2-183t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
-ATT0 L0ANs AT THE LOWEST

NUIU UUNNo u y I'D 10 " Id =
RATES - Why pay more. No en-
dorsers No cO-signers. Borrow on
your car whether it Is paid for or
not. Bankers Finance Corporation, 4O9
Market street, Wilmington. Phone
6-8389 Open Friday evenings until ?.
f0-f-T-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
Hn0FING ANn siding F0R SALE

Free estimates. Genuine Johns Man
willie shingles applied in strict accord
ance with specifications approved by
JM. Exclusive, certified Johns Man
vile Improvement Contractor In this
area. n B. Downing Co., Milford, Del.
Phone Milford 4565. 39-1-7-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SAI.E-Baled soybean hay, 10
to 20 bales, 63c a bale: large lots, 59c
to SIC a bale; large lots of baled rye
straw, 4lc a bale. Large lots Of soy
bean hay can be delivered at. 63c bale.
Robert l.. Kinder. Phone Milford 5532.
2-18-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
FOUND

FOUND - New tire. Owner call
around 1890 or between and 6:30
p. m, Milford 4SiS. 2-18-itp
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR RENT-SiX room apartment,
convenient location, miles north of
Georgetown Immediate possession.
Phone Georgetown 2284. W-l7-2-l8-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-Nine Guernsey cows,
fresh: two yearling heifers, two heifer
calves, one set DeLaval mixers, 10
gallon water heater. Mrs. Howard
Herbert. Milton Glendale Road. Phone
Milton 1851 3l-2-l8-tl
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
WANTED CUSTOMERS

No experience necessary to try our
products and services. Lowe Brothers
paint, super Kemtone, Willis seeds,
Burpee seeds, KenwOrthy seed corn,
IeGore, Nillard, Gold Bond lime and
limestone, ploW shares, Bird roofing,
products, galvanized and aluminium
roofing, custom spraying, alfalfa, pas
ture fields. barns and poultry houses.
satisfaction guaranteed Farmers
Supply Service, BridgeVille. Phone GIT,
hG-2-4-Rt
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
ITY' HOME AND REPAIR SHOP

Ny HUME AND MEEAIh 0uVI
FOR SALE-On Frederica and FELTON,
Road. modern conveniences in home,
oil heat, two acres of land, also school
bus and. contract Contract subject to
approval Of state Board Of Education).
Home inspection by appointment only.
Phone F'rederica 5-5614. Nelson a.
I MOsley. 2-4-3t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

NOTICEl-Air Sac: Infection: Best
answer is Bicillin-SM. Mortality usu-
ally ceases overnight. Birds 20 back
on feed quickly. gain weight No car
cass downgrading. Bicillin-SM pro-
vides four times longer-lasting peni-
cillin effect, plus the action of an
other antibiotic, streptomycin. ASK
| for it by name: Bicillin(R) -SM.
| 43-2-18-1t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE. BRIGGS & STRAIT
TON, Wisconsin, Lawson, Clinton
parts, sales and service. COverdale's
Electric and Repair Service, TeXacQ
Station. Rehoboth Boulevard (Reho4
both Cut-off). Phone Milford 1916.
2f-1-7-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-One used manure load
er with complete hydraulic pump. One
used 3-bottOm 70" tractor plOw. One
used ~ grain and fertilizer drill,
first class condition Johnson and
Penuel, Harbeson, Del. Phone Milton
1904 35-2-1S-2t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SAI.E-Mall chain saws from
S194.O0 with 49, bar delivered to your
farm Let MS show you what this
inexpensive saw can do for you. Mill
ford Tractor Company. Allis- Chalmers,
New Idea Phone Milford 46l2; Selby-
Vile 466f. 1-28-4t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Dirt, fine gravel and
sand One load or 100. Phone Milton
1872. H-14-2-18-3t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-Anhydrous Ammonia,
82@N. The most economical and less
backable form of nitrogen. Matthle-
son Ammophas Fertilizers, kenwortny
seed corn. THE Seediest Place in
Town" >" Farmers Supply Service,
Bridgeville. Phone 617. 2-4-4t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

1851 AUSTIN FOR SALE Four
door sedan. Mrs j. 3. Graham, Eel
ton 2-18-4tp
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-19S4 Ford pickup, with
rebuilt motor, $4,000 II foot Outboard
runabout and 7lA horse power Martin
motor, S145.OO for both or will sell
separate VIM. Denney, Jr, phone
Milford 5S2O 2-18-1t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-Nice Groom semi-bun7
galow, with bath, could make bed
rooms upstairs, Handicapped lawn, pick
ket fence and garage. Eight room
house in Georgetown, near court
house, reasonably priced. Charles Lee
Sipple, Realtor, Dover 3I-2-l8-lt
FOR SALF-Special asphalt roofing,
21O ms. in an colors, $3.50 per square.
Special asbestos siding, $500 per
square. Send your lumber list for ouI
estimate and we win save you money
Free deliveries daily in your area
Allan Wales Lumber Company Inc.
Belle Haven, Va, Phone BH+2-62Sb.
| 5-21-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-Used bath tubs, $500
each, slightly used doors with locks,
$500 each, assorted sashs, large Sizes
good for all purposes, $4.00 pair. Spe-
cial sale on nails. Lot more items
Lumber Company, BelhaVen Siding
Phone BelhaVen 2-6236. p. 0. 252,
Fxmore. Va 1-28-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
nAnlnrrmN EnR GAIE

.PARAKEETS FOR SALE -
pair breeders, all colors $1,000 takes
them. Also rares, blue and green,
Opalines yellow face. blues, baby Nor
mails and others; canaries and puppies.
Ben Beth Zoo and Pet Farm, Freder-
lea. Del Phone Frederick 5-561O.
/ 38-2-18-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-1938 dump truck with
hydraulic dump, good rubber, S35O.00;
one platform scales, $4,000 pounds
$4,000, priced low, no further use.
Vinyard Fuel Co., Milford. Phone $3.50.
3S-1-14-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SAIE-House, room two
story house with bath and heater room
with recently installed hot water heat.
Elmer Harrington, Ala Walnut street,
Bridgeville. Phone Bridgeville 5331.
2g-2-11-4t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

TYPIST WANTED by local busI-
ness. Hours: 500 to 4:30, 5 day week.
Blue Cross benefits and two weeks
paid vacation, promotion after six
months. Apply in own handwriting
Giving age. EXPERIENCES, salary expect
ed and whether married or single.
All replies confidential. Write Box 81.
co Milford Chronicle, Milford. 2-4-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-New cedar fence posts,
soc each; ~ ton Dodge truck with
stake body: one Case tractor with
blows and cultivators. John Forest,
Milford Phone 4939. 2-18-2t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

BUILDING LOT FOR SALE =. {.
in good location i'm Harrington, near
Wheeler's Park on Harrington ave-
nue.. Phone Harrington 1872 after 5
d. m. 8344 during day M-23-2-lS-4t
FOR SALE-House trailer. 1865, the
very latest design. Just arrived, lux
ury living at a price, $4,000 per foot.
north Of Delmar, Highway 13-A
/ 2-18-1tp
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

USED BURLAP WANTED =.
Delmarvia Nurseries, Lincoln, Del.
11-19-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR RENT ~ Apartment, ; rooms
with all conveniences. Mrs. Edmund
Taylor Phone Harrington 6Ol7.
14-2-4-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Alfalfa hay, second
cutting, Is bales. Ralph Nivarre, WI
Evansville Road Z-Io-AC
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
Tl0NNT

FARMERS, NOTICE! DON'T
GET CAUGHT without electric. Come
in and see our new electric generat-
ing outfit. Reasonable prices. Cover
dale's Electric and Repair Service, Re-
hoboth Boulevard, Milford. 26-2-ll-2t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

WANTED-Female help. -Four la
dies needed for temporary telephone
work in Milford office You may work
| either a. IN. to 5 p. m. or to p
m. 75c per hour Apply in person
| MIR. Gormley, s. z. Front street, Mil
| ford. second floor, rear, Friday, 10000
! to 11:0O a. m, 5 to 6 p. m, or Satur-
: dav Q to 10 a. m. 2-1S-1t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-Red Comb egg mash,
S4.6O breeder, $3.50; scratch, $4.OO;
our feed customers, $1.O0. Lincoln
Feed Co., Lincoln. 26-2-ll-Zt
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

NOTICE: SEWING MACHINE
Any make or model
except oriental makes. Prompt, efii
cient, guaranteed service. Phone Mil
ford S435. Singer Sewing Center, Mill
ford. 22-1-14-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR RENT-House with two bed
rooms, bath, living room, kitchen
nook and utility, running water hot
and cold. Four miles east of Mills
boro on Oak Orchard Road. Phone
MlllsborO 6299. 2-ll-3tp
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

WANTED want job taking
care of chickens, $4,000 or more, or
farm work Clarence West, Lincoln,
near testers Store, on Milford Green
wood Road For reference call Laur-
ence Isaacs. 2-18-1tp
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

FOR SALE-Bright barley straw
4Oc bale David Brittingham, milton,
DeI Phone 424O. 13-2-18-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

EXPERT WATCH REPAIRS i.
All work reasonably done in our
modern, fully equipped shop, using
only genuine materials. Sockrider and
Chandler. Shore Theatre Building, Mil
ford. Dial 1896. 2l-l-1tt
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
HOUSE FOR SALE IN BRIDGE

FOR SALE-Quality Hay, Cub trac-
tor with tools, 6" power saw, chicken
house lumber and blocks, 20 gallon
stone jar 60 guineas, 81 ewes, with
lambs. Lee Cradle, Georgetown
Phone 219S. 5l-z-lL-ll
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
WANT ED

WANTED HOME FOR NICE
PUPS-Call Milford 8043. 2-18-2tp
WANTED-COoking or part time
job. Phone Milford 487l. SIS West
street. 2-18-1tp
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

NOTICE PHONE 5417 OR S5S6
if YOU are interested in 275 GALLON
or $50 gallon fuel tanks. Office hours
daily: 800 a. m. to 11:45 a. m; 12:45
o. m. to 300 D. m. Pearce Oil Com
pany, Inc, Milford 35-1022-tf
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18

II. y. ROYAL TkUCA IlkES =
All sizes-6O0 X 1876 truck tires, $500,
plus tax and old tire. Other sizes pro-
portiOnately priced. Kent-Sussex Ser
vice Company, RehObOth Boulevard,
Milford. Delaware. 2-11-2t
Milford chronicle., 1955-02-18
NOTICE

NOTICE-The I. G. Burton Company
Garage and Show Rooms, Milford, viii
be open every evening from z p. m:
to Q %. m. LIFT
Smyrna times., 1955-06-16

Missy, Walt, and Amy, and altho
they had no common words, they
managed, as children do. The
amazing thing was that the
Speakman children quickly learn
ed German expressions which they
used during their play.
Mr.. Bobzin described the loss by
bombing of the family apartment
and of his fathers chemical fac
tory on the same night. The faces
of husband and wife held the ex-
pressions of those who look back
at suffering and war.
The family appreciates the
house where they can live alone
and the children are happy. Mrs
Bobzin had a small radio which
had been given her after her ar
rival, and which means a great
deal to her, as she is devoted to
listening to symphonic music, and
hopes to hear the Philadelphia
Orchestra at the Academy of Mu-
sic in the future.
Mr.. Bobzin, in his eagerness to
understand the workings of a
democracy attended a meeting OF
the Town Council recently, and
followed the discussions with
great interest and awareness.
The most moving part of the
interview came when he summed
up his feelings by reading from
his diary. He had written that he
had thought of democracy as an
ideaology, but he now thinks of
it in the "sense of a way of life,
practiced in daily life, with re-
spect for human personality, equal
chances for everyone, no matter
what their race or color, and he
is grateful that fate has placed
him in such favorable circum-
stances.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-16
.DRAMATICS
WORKSHOP
Continued from Page One

lowed for speaking, while the ma
jor features of the program will
be demonstrations and individual
and group participation. The
workshop is being held as means
of introducing to this area a
phase of dramatics which has
wide value in the educational and
personality development of the
child. 1t is entirely free except
for meals or lodging for those
wishing to make use of university
facilities. Those planning to at
tend are asked to notify Mr.. Paul
M. Hodgson, School of Education,
University of Delaware, Newark,
Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-16
PICTURES OF DELAWARE
Shown in Newly-Published Volume
"Around U.S.A. in 1000 Pictures

The State of Delaware is repre-
sented by four full pages of photo
graphs in a newly published vol
ume, around the USA in 1000
Pictures" it was announced this
week by the State Development
Department. Published by Nelson
Doubleday, Inc, Garden City, New
York, the First State section is
headed with the legend Delaware
is Proud of its Historic Land
marks" and full page photo
graph of the Old Court House,
New Castle, which is soon to be
restored as one of the states
great treasures. On the succeed
ing pages are photographs of the
E. 1. DUPONT de Nemours first
powder mill; University of Della
ware; Christ Church and the Old
State House, Dover; the board
walk at Rehoboth Beach; Old City
Hall and museum, Wilmington;
and Old Drawers Presbyterian
Church, Odessa. Working with the
publishing firm, the Development
Department had submitted thirty
photographs from which the Sc
lection to represent the state was
made. The book covers the ma
tion's landmarks and acts as a
guide to vacationers and travellers
generally who wish to take ad-
vantage of seeing outstanding
American sights. 1t was edited by
A. Milton Runyon and Wilma F.
Bergane.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-16
GET DEGREES AT Dickinson
Continued from Page Che

ority on malnutrition; the Rev.
Robert G. Gates, South Rhodesia,
Africa, and the Rev. William R.
Gufhck, superintendent of the
Trenton IN. J.) District of the
Methodist Church. DIR. William
w. Edel, Dickinson president,
awarded bachelor degrees to ITO
seniors and presented the first
u. S. Army Reserve commissions
to have been earned at Dickinson
since the R.O.T.C. program was
instituted at the college three
years ago. Awards of 5000 each
were made to Howard e. Davis,
of Jim Thorpe, Pa, and Susan j.
Marquardt, of Briarcliff Manor, NJ.
Y, as the senior man and woman
who made the greatest contribu-
ton to the college during the four
years. Walter H. Beckwith, of
Smyrna, graduated with the de-
gree of bachelor of arts.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-16
MEMORIAL
BRIDGE TRAVEL
Continued from Pare One

bridges planned in the general
area will not be completed in
time TO give further competition
in 1856. The report also points
out that operations were contin-
ued on the black side of the reg
lister. There was a balance of
$542.88 after all bills were paid
from an overall budget of $685.
923.22, despite the many innova-
tions and extra services that have
been provided. The manner in
which this budget appropriation
was expended follows: Salaries,
including employee benefits, S346,
079.92; Fees, SIS, 8,255.11; Repairs
and Requirements, $50, ,386.2S; Ma
terials and Supplies, S26,708.62;
Publicity and Advertising, $16,-
928.36; Utilities, $1s, s,418.02; Insur-
ance, $2,301.91; New Equipment,
$9,873.46; Repayment to Construc-
ton Fund for Insurance, 1951-54,
$123, 1889; Insurance Reserve ac-
cumulated 1851 "a, $192, 2,190.41.
Gross income for the year came
to $685., 752.13 as compared to
$6,470, ,632.52 in 1953-54 the report
indicates. There was substantial
increase during the month of May
when the SPANS gross collections
came to 06,53768 against $780,
l213.80 in May of 1854. A break
down of traffic shows that 5,643,-
245 passenger cars paid the rs
cents rate to cross the bridge
while 467,S78 passenger cars used
monthly communication tickets and
another 318,331 passenger cars
purchased -ten-trip tickets. Total
passenger car traffic was 6,429,
454, while 1,v84, ,361 vehicles were
trucks of all types. There were ST.
947 crossings for which no reven-
ue was collected. This included
maintenance equipment, police,
funerals, and other vehicles which
are granted this privilege. July,
1854, held up as the heaviest traf-
fic month since the span was
opened in 1851, with total traffic
coming to 885,543. The previous
high had been August, 1858, with
872,3 On July 8, 1854, the new
single day record was established
with 42,695 vehicles, and this has
been standing since that time. The
single high ray was broken sue
cessively on July 2 and 8. Mr.
Gallagher's statistics also show
that total traffic since August 16,
1851, the day the span began op-
Grafton, is 26,6Ss,0S5.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-16

mis- tournaments might be held
there. Bids will be advertised and
award for the contract will be
made in the near future. There
was also a discussion on the dol
lar fine for parking which is meet
ing with some disapproval by the
public. This matter will be pur-
sued further at the next regular
meeting of council on Friday, June
"a. The meeting was adjourned
at 10:45 pm.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-16
GRADUATION AT TOWNSEND
Continued from Page One

often stays among them" AS we
go through life, we must interpret
the ageless Christian standards
set before us in this life and keep
our conscience faithfully for God"
The promotion exercises were held
in the school auditorium on Tues
day evening at 8 o'clock. There
was large attendance. Mem
Smyrna times., 1955-06-16
GERMAN FAMILY
RESIDING HERE
Continued from Page One


with what he did not expect" that
In spite of the many chronological
achievements, the people in the
United States are very kind, are
not spoiled. Also, that in spite of
the driving dynamic attitude of
business, the people have retained
ease in their human attitude and
a consideration for other people" /"
Speaking impeccable English,
with vocabulary to be envied by
any American, he paid tribute to
Mrs. Marjorie Speakman, saying
she "is the personifcation of an
example of active Christianity"
He also emphasized the help in
getting adjusted they had received
from Walt and Virginia Speak
man.
1t was not his intention to come
to Smyrna, but rather to Chariot
tesville, Va, where Cummins
Speakman, Jr., was member of
the faculty of the Woodrow Will
son School of Foreign Affairs.
During eight years after Richard
had gone back to Germany he
wrote Mr.. Speakman, who was
working on a thesis of life in Ger
many after the war, and who re-
ceived first hand reports from his
German friend to use in his dis
sertation.
When questioned on his life in
Germany he said that he had at
tended the best colleges, and was
a member of the American So
ciety in Hamburg, comprising bus
mess and professional men, which
had been sponsored to better rela-
tions between this country and
Germany. Before the war he had
worked as an apprentice in ex-
port-import business.
When repatriated he had the
alternative of clearing the debris
or working for the occupation
forces, and he chose the latter.
He was with British occupation
forces for eight years as a per-
sonnel manager. When those ac-
tivities diminished he served with
the American Counter-Intelligence
Corps, U. S. Army, assisting with
the task of screening all prospec-
tive immigrants under the Refugee
Act of 1858. He worked as chief
investigator, in control of thirty
German investigators, and super
vised the Office personnel.
At the end of 1853 Mr.. Speak
man suggested that Richard come
to this country and, with Austin
ID. Kilham, volunteered to sponsor
his immigration. He fled an ap-
plication and waited until the end
of 1854 when his papers came
through. Meanwhile, Mr.. Speak
man had gone to teach at the
American University at Beirut,
Lebanon, and suggested that his
friends come instead to Smyrna.
And so, on the spring day he ar
rived at Belmont Hall where he
was greeted by the entire Speak
man family.
The new arrivals were housed
in the cottage near the old Colon
ial home, which has offered its
hospitality to many other for
eigners, and life here began.
On the day of the interview
Hannelore proudly served coffee in
demitasse cups which she had
managed to bring to this country.
Mrs. Bobzin is also well educated
having studied medicine, and she
stressed the opportunities for her
children in the public schools here.
She described the scenes in Ham
burg when that city was bombed,
and spoke of the losses suffered
by her family.
The two German children. who
do not speak any English, played
with the three Speakman children.