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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-29

goldfish bowl Instead, diver. armed with lunch hamper
must down and personally hand mackeel and baby
squd And he must make that all the fish that need
1t get handout.
Easily the most exciting show when the sharks
fed and visitors watch through glass walls around the
tank Though sharks in the ocean rather voracous
they bak at eating captivity for To prevent
the sharks from wasting Diver Ted Davis has the
clish task of forcefeedng them This literally involves
sticking the sharks dinner Of about six live mackere down
its throat Mr. Davis steel mesh gloves to protect
his hands, but the rest Of his body has the protection of
only rubber diving suit Although he's been injured
by other FISH, Mr. Davis far has escaped trouble when
wrestling with the sharks at meal time Asked why the
sharks don't attack him. all he Is "Darned know"
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
ROTARY HEARS
THEO. ROMER
Native OF Poland Was Guest
Of Rotary Club Thurs
day Night
TELLS OF WAR THERE

Theodore Romer, a native of
Poland, was the guest of the
Smyrna Rotary Club Thursday
night on a program arranged by
James McIlvaine. He related some
of his experiences as a soldier in
World War II, describing life in
Poland in 1889 as peaceful and
quiet, and the tension which be-
gan to grow. Border line Incl
dents were arising, homes were
destroyed and burned, and people
made homeless, he said. Germany
eventually overcame Poland, seiz-
ed their government and controll-
ed the nation as a whole, he re-
lated, saying that German tanks
utterly destroyed the Polish cav
airy. People were questioned
and, not giving correct answers
and upholding their native land
were subjected to extreme cruelty
he continued, and Polish sabotage
was inflicted on the Germans, then
occupying Poland. He described
the defense of Warsaw when the
Polish ran short of ammunition
and each man reserved one bullet
for himself, rather than surrender
to the Germans. He told also OF
life in a German concentration
camp. Mr.. Romer later sought
refuge in the United States, be-
lieving in the spirit of freedom
and his willingness to support the
/ U.S.A. Reynolds Pratt responded
for the club and thanked the
speaker for his address on his
fight for freedom. Howard Pletsch
presided at the business session
/ Visitors included ]. o. Willis
William Downs, both of Dover
and H. Wilson Price, Newark.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
W.s.C.s. OF EwELRS-ST. PAUL
Mrs. Julian Dunning Gives Talk
At Meeting of Society

nv VI LCSNg
Mrs. Julian Dunning, program
ch airman, gave a talk on
"Changeless Gospel in a Revolu-
tionary World" at the meeting of
the Woman's Society of Christian
Service of Ewell's-St. Paul Meth
odist Church. Devotions were in
charge of Mrs. Thomas Attix.
Mrs. Albert Snapp, wyoming,
wife of an army chaplain who
had lived in Japan for sixteen
months, gave talk on life there,
and told of visiting our mission
aries. She emphasized that the
Japanese are good people, bright
and eager, and expresses great
hope for Japan. She had a dis
play of lovely costumes and dishes
from Japan, and Mrs. Dunning
had jewelry from that country.
It was announced that S109 had
been turned over to the building
fund as, the result of the apron
project conducted by Mrs. jean
cite Pinder. After the business
session there was social hour,
with Mrs. Helen Sylvester, Mrs.
Helen Goldsborough, and Mrs.
Mary Spencer as hostesses.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
CHANCELLOR COLLINS J. SETTZ
CITIZENS AWARD SPEAKER

Williams and the award will be
presented to the recipient by Mr..
Bancroft. A program of enter
tainment is being arranged. All
former recipients of the award are
expected to be present and will be
seated at special table. Chan
cellor Seitz, who was appointed to
his present office, Chancellor for
the State of Delaware on June 10,
1851, received the Wilmington
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Young Man of the Year Award
for 1949, is a past president of
the Brandywine Hundred Lions
Club and at present a director.
He will speak on some aspect of
good citizenship.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02

Plans are being completed for
the annual Citizen award by the
Smyrna Lions Club to be held at
the elementary school on Monday,
Feb. 13. The Lions committee at
work on the program includes the
Rev. F. S. Bancroft and Charles
". Williams, co-chairmen, Richard
c. Price, and Robert Mills. Invita-
tions have been extended to all
organizations and clubs and to in
terested citizens who may wish
to attend the dinner meeting. The
invocation will be giiven by Mr..
Bancroft; Harry Shortt, president,
will welcome the guests; Francis
B. Gebhart will present the speak
er, Chancellor Collins ]. Seitz.
The response win be made by Mr..
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
BASKETBALL HERE TUESDAY
Harrington TO Play Eagles in Fin
al Game of Season


This Tuesday night the Smyrna
Eagles play host to Harrington in
the second and final game of their
1856 series. In the first game
which inaugurated the new Har'
rington fieldhouse, the Eagles
emerged victorious with a 42-3O
decision. Tomorrow night, Smyr-
ma travels to Camden to meet the
Caesar Rodney Riders for the
second time this season. The rec
ord shows Smyrna on top in the
first tangle on the strength OF
two last second free throws. Last
Friday night the Eagles squeaked
by Sudlersville $3.50. For Smyr-
ma Dave Deakyne carried the
brunt of the load scoring 1a
points. Close behind for the win
ners were Turk Orvis with Is and
Karl Gebhart with IL. Kenny
Coleman, lanky GA Sudlersville
center, hooped a game high of 25
points. Smyrna JVs stayed un-
beaten, registering a 54-29 vic
tory over the visitors. The win
ner's attack was headed by Bill
Cassell's 81 point performance.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
SMYRNA PTA'
TO MEET FEB. 8
Program Has Civil Defense
Subject: "Civil Defense
Is Common Sense"
TO SHOW TWO FILMS

The regular meeting of the
Smyrna Special District School
Parent Teacher Association will
be held Thursday, Feb. 9 at the
elementary school at 7:3O pm.
The program will be centered on
civil defense and the subject will
be: "Civil Defense is Common
Sense" Two films will be shown
by H. A. Helm, director of civil
defense for Kent County, Twenty
Sights Blitzp and Escape Route. .
Another feature of the program
will be the presentation of the
charter to the local unit of Fu-
ture Teachers of America and the
induction of the officers. A white
elephant sale of the packages
which have been previously don
ated by PTA members will be
conducted. Plans are being made
for a bake sponsored by the
lunch fund committee and the
ways and means committee. Mrs
Lawrence Ellery, ways and means,
and Mrs. H. A. Helm, lunch fund
chairmen will act as co-chairmen
for the bake to be held on Satur-
day, March "a at Everhart Broth
ers Store. A report of a survey
on the proposal to hold an annual
banquet in honor of all extra
curricular activities will be made
by Miss Mary B. Amo. A com.
mittee has been appointed to con-
slider this matter and its prob.
lens. Earl r. Downs will pre-
side.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
SALK VACCINE ALLOTMENT
Physicians in the Clayton
Area Get Limited Amount


The State Board of Health OF
Delaware has issued purchase ord
ers for a limited amount of the
Salk Vaccine to physicians in the
Smyrna-Clayton area to be used
for innoculations against polio
myelitis in their private practices.
In order that the vaccine may be
used most effectively it has been
agreed upon that children from
ages one to fourteen years, inclu-
sive,, shall be innoculated. Each
child will receive two innocula-
tions, one month apart to be fol-
lowed by a booster innoculation
six months later. In order to re-
ceive the innoculations the par
ents of the children should con-
tact their family physician and
make the request. Each physician
is allotted the amount of vaccine
he may purchase and requests will
be fulfilled insofar as the supply
lasts. Innoculations will be given,
beginning February 6, 1856. Par
ents wishing to have the innocu-
lation for their children are urged
to make the necessary arrange
ments as soon as possible so that
the children may have the max
imum protection during the sum-
mer months when polio seems to
be most prevalent.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
]. C. MANNERING
DIES AT AGE SO
Passed Away In Hospital
Where He Was Taken
For Broken Hip
IN BUSINESS 65 YEARS

John C. Mannering, SO years
old, "Smyrna's grand old man"
and one of the towns most dis
tinguished and best-loved citizens,
died Saturday morning at Kent
General Hospital, Dover, where he
was taken on Wednesday after
suffering a broken hip. He was
the oldest member of the Citizens
Hose Company and was known as
the father of Lake Como Beach" :"
having sponsored the development
of the bathing area when a MEM
ber of Smyrna Town Council, on
which he served for from 16 to
18 years. He was the first per-
son to receive the Smyrna Lions
Club Citizen Award in 1947, and
his son, Grant G.. Garis was the
third recipient of the award. Mr..
Mannering was a member of the
White Rose Minstrels, a noted
musical group of many years ago,
and still had jurisdiction over the
name and also owned the proper
ties of the minstrel group. The
local fire company was organized
in 1886 and Mr.. Mannering be-
came a member on April 9, 1888.
He was elected to the board of
directors in 1907, served as as
sistant chief 1924, and was
elected treasurer of the fire COM
pany in 1915, serving in that
office and on the board of direc-
tors until 1858 when failing health
forced his retirement. However, he
continued as an active supporter
of the firemen's group during
sixty-eight years. He was a
charter member of the Smyrna
Rotary Club and a member of
Morning Star Lodge No. 6, IOOF.
Mr.. Mannering has been in the
paint and wallpaper business since
1890 and has conducted a store
at various sites on Commerce
Street since 1900. His son, Mr..
Garis, has been associated with
him in business for As years. Mr..
Mannering was engaged as a con-
tractor and painter for as years.
He was born near Smyrna, son
CONTINUED OIL rage wourl
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
OLD PICTURES
STIR MEMORIES
Display of 1911 26 Pictures
Depict Changes in Ye
0lde Town
FIRST PACKARD SHOWN

An interesting display of pic
lures taken in Smyrna from 1911
to 1926 has been arranged by
Harry P. Jones, owner of the old
views, formerly druggist at the
Howard R. Jones Pharmacy, now
Golden's, at Four Corners. They
are drawing much interest in the
windows of Iron Front Hardware
Store. A beautiful view of Bel
mont Hall, home of the Speakman
family, shows the circle and the
driveway to DUPONT Parkway
seen from the house. Probably of
greatest interest to the public are
he scenes taken on North and
South Main Streets, Four Corners,
the old standpipe and the railroad
station at the western edge of
town, the background of which in
1911 was completely rural. The
station and standpipe are now
only memories. The pictures in
the business section are interest
ing because of the changes. The
two banks, National Bank of
Smyrna and Fruit Growers Bank
mark the greatest change, but
still more the absence of the old
wooden permanent awnings built
over the pavement. Noteworthy,
too, are the scarcity of cars, only
a few old-time models showing,
and horse-drawn vehicles standing
on what is now a busy intersec-
ton. The old causeway over Lake
Como is pictured, and South
Street, less changed than the
downtown area. Oldtimers will be
moved with feeling of nostalgia
by one view on South Main Street
looking north from the Post Of
fee, and another north on North
Main Street from Four Corners,
with the street shaded by mag
nificent trees, now fallen to the
enemy known as progress. OF
still greater interest are the per-
sons who have been identified by
Mr.. Jones, including the late
Charles J. Sudler, Howard r.
Jones, DR.. ]. w. Clifton, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. K. Stephenson, Charles P.
Thornley,, ]. Wesley Jones, three
young men, George and Pierson
Hill and John Hall, DR.. Victor
Messick and Harvey FAIRIES. The
late Eugene Goldsborough is
shown as young boy on the
steps of what was then Phillips
Jewelry Store. Mrs. Hirons Cliff
ton, Harry P. Jones, and Miss
Elizabeth Wilson are shown in the
more recent shots. An old-time
model car is identified as the first
Packard in Smyrna, sensational in
those days and owned by Benja-
min Hazel.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
Smyrna Grange to Meet Feb. 9

The Smyrna Grange will meet
on Thursday, Feb. 9, and special
feature of the program win be a
treasure hunt which will be ar
ranged by the lecturer, Mrs.James
R. Fleming. The sponsorship of
the current Heart Drive which
started on Feb. 1 is in the hands
of the Smyrna Grange, and Mrs.
Arthur CHM and her committee
have placed the heart containers in
all places of business. The sup
port of the people is sought for
this much-needed program of re-
search and the grangers will ap-
preciate the cooperation of every
one in making the local drive sue
cessful.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
March of Dimes Drive

The Mothers March on Polio
has brought in to date $453.50 but
all returns are not in yet, accord
ing to announcement made by
Mrs. George B. David, local chair
man. The bake held last Satur-
day netted SIS to add to the col
lection. Mrs. David wishes to
thank all who donated or contrib
uated in any way to make it a
success. Mrs. Helen Grier was
chairman for the bake. Returns
from the rural areas are coming
in slowly. The drive is nearly
over and Mrs. David would appre-
ciate it if people would respond
generously.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
Brownie Troop 81

Brownie Troop 81 held election
of officers. The following were
elected: Carol Ann Brown, presi-
dent; Charlotte Still, secretary;
Carol Wright, treasurer. The
Brownies are now working on
Valentine. An investiture is plan
ned in the near future. This troop
is under the leadership of Mrs.
George D. Wright and Mrs. Ed
ward wootten and sponsored by
the Smyrna Grange.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
MAN ARRESTED,
BROUGHT HERE
Stanley Lewis Believed To Be
Connected With Copper
Thefts Here
OTHERS ARRESTED

Stanley Lewis, 1902 Master St.,
Philadelphia, for whom the Smyr-
ma police had warrants, was ar
rested on Jan. 20 by F.B.I. agents
in that city. Lewis, believed to
be the ring leader of the copper
thieves who have used the East
ern Shore for their operations
over period of months, had fled
this state. The Smyrna police had
sought the aid of Deputy Attor-
ney General James B. Messick
charging Lewis with unlawful
flight to avoid prosecution. On
Wednesday the Smyrna police
with Dover police went to Phila-
delphia to bring Lewis back
Through the help of the F. B. 1.
and the Philadelphia police de-
partment, the necessary papers
were cleared so that Lewis could
be brought back to Smyrna with
out delay, after waving extradi-
tion. Lewis was returned by
Smyrna police and was arraigned
before Maurice Carrow, justice OF
the peace at Camden upon evi-
dence presented at the hearing
Lewis was held under $4,000 bond
for the Superior Court of Kent
County on the Smyrna charges
Other detainers are being filed
against him.
Gases Before Magistrate
The following local cases were
brought before Alderman William
M. Doughten and disposed of
Hubbard Brown, disorderly con.
duct charge, paid a fine of SIS;
Ray F. Sawyer, Frederick, Md.
making improper left turn, fined
$40; Garnett M. Brantley, Bloom
field, N. j., speeding, $40; Henry
Jackson, Clayton, charge of wilful
trespassing, $5; the police investi-
gated an accident at the intersec-
tion OF, North and Union Streets
involving William G. Anthony
and Howard T. Urian, both OF
Smyrna. Damage to both cars
was estimated at 5000. The
streets were covered with ice al
the time, and no charges were
! preferred against the drivers. The
! police are also investigating the
theft of three bicycles. Two o.
I the bikes have been recovered anC
the investigation is being contin
ued. An investigation is being
made of a breaking and entering
/ at Myers ESQ Station, Route 13
where a number of candy bar!
were stolen and the contents O.
a March of Dimes container. Th'
police request that parents co
operate by having children pu
their bikes away at night, and mo-
leave them on the street or il
front yards.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
AIR RAID SIREN
FOR CLAYTON
Will Become Third Town In
Kent To Join States At
tack Warming System
ASK FOR FEDERAL AID

The community of Clayton has
applied for federal aid to purchase
an air raid siren, thus becoming
the third Kent County town to
join the states attack warning
system, it was announced today
by Harry A. Helm, county Civil
Defense director. President of the
Clayton Town Board, Walter
Belts, and the town Civil Defense
director, Clinton Robertson, have
formally requested $3.50 in federal
Civil Defense funds, which will be
matched by an equal amount of
local money to pay for the siren
and installation. Recently, Ches-
void announced that it was pur-
chasing a siren, and Smyrna some
time ago joined the state Civil
Defense warning system. These
are the only communities in either
Kent or Sussex Counties current
ly tied into the states radio-con-
trolled siren network, it was point
ed out by ID. Preston Lee, state
Civil Defense director. In an en-
ergency, every siren in the sys-
tenn would be touched off stimuli
taneously from a key point in
Dover, which is in 24-hour contact
with the u. S. Air Defense Com
mand. The siren alert system was
set up by the State Department
of Civil Defense some time ago,
but to join it local communities
must buy their own siren. Feder-
al funds are available to cover
half the cost. "The fact that two
Kent County towns have just re-
Gently Joined the siren system will
prove an incentive, we hope, to
the remaining communities in the
two countless" Mr.. Lee said. New
Castle County now has adequate
siren coverage, he added, but "for
some time lower Delaware has
lacked the means for sufficient
public warning of an attack, and
this is a bad situation particular
ly for an area such as Dover"
He pointed out that over a year
ago, the state Civil Defense made
an engineering survey to determ-
inc the best siren locations in
each community in the two coun-
ties. These figures, along with
cost estimates, and other techni-
cal assistance is available to local
officials. In addition to purchas-
ing a siren, Clayton also is start
ing to form a Civil Defense or
ganization, it was disclosed. Di-
rector Robertson has appointed
George Knotts as his deputy and
will soon announce the selection
of other key personnel.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
Memorial for Mr. Mannering

The memorial service held at
the fire house Monday night to
pay tribute to the late John G..
Mannering was conducted by the
Rev. F. S. Bancroft, rector of St.
Peters Church, and the Rev. o. c.
Jones, pastor of the First Pres
byterian Church, chaplains of the
fire company. Following the roll
call and reciting of the Lcrd's
Prayer there was the reading of
an account of his activities writ
ten by the secretary. During the
tolling of the fire bell SO times the
firemen went to the Matthews
Funeral Home for the viewing,
where the service was completed.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
BUSINESS OF
TOWN COUNCIL
Application For Permission
To Build Slaughter House
In Town DisapprOved
HEAR POLICE REPORTS

At the regular meeting Of
Smyrna Town Council Friday
night Councilman John E. Wilson
III presided in the absence of
Mayor George M. Blendt, who is
on vacation in Florida. A motion
was passed that Sin view of the
problems of general sanitation
and sewage disposal the request
of Charles Poore to build and op-
crate a slaughter house within
the jurisdiction of the town OF
Smyrna must of a necessity be
disapproved." Chief of Police
John w. Jacobs, Jr. presented re-
ports for the months of Novem-
ber and December. The former
included "a complaints; % arrests,
drunk and disorderly, 3; disorder
ly house, 1; motor violations, II;
committed to Jail, 8; lettering, /;
police car driven 3494 miles; 2
cases dismissed; fines, $120. The
December report showed COM
plants, 76; arrests, z; motor vio-
lations, z; car driven 1886 miles;
fines collected, $50. The proposed
ordinance on trailers was read
again, and action was postponed
until a more complete council is
present. The group insurance plan
was deferred until the next meet
ing. The grant of 1888 request
ed by the Citizens Hose Company
for purchase of a portable gen.
orator was tabled until the first
meeting of the new council, fol-
lowing election. Richard Murray,
builder of new development ad-
jacent to Parkway Manor, east of
DUPONT Parkway, was present to
discuss with council the details of
water and sewer installation
These matters pertaining to the
extension of Parkway Manor will
be resolved at the next council
meeting. Town Manager Rex ID,
Gilmore led in a detailed discus
sion of the towns finances and
stated that he is now working on
a budget for the year. Mr.. Gil
more was authorized to have no
tees of the coming town election
printed, as well as the necessary
ballots. The election board will
be named at the next meeting on
Feb. 10, and the filing date is
Feb. II. An amendment to the
present water and sewer rates
schedule was passed, reading that
meters will be required for all
! commercial or industrial water
users for home or other buildings
where water is being used to
cool air conditioners or other
mechanical equipment" Mr.. Gil
more was authorized to place mo
Parking" signs in front of drive
ways where requested as he deems
necessary. George Moore, repre-
senting the Smyrna Clayton Jun
ior Chamber of Commerce. attend
ed the meeting. The session ad-
journed at 1850 pm.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
Death of Martha ElIingswOrth

Funeral services for Martha ELL
ingsworth, 76, of near Clayton,
who died at her late residence
January 27, were held Monday,
January 80 at FAIRIES Funeral
Chapel. The Rev. w. B. Kitchens
of Clayton officiated and inter-
ment was in Odd Fellows Gem
etery. She was the widow of the
late John r. Ellingsworth and is
survived by sister, Mrs. Jennie
Thorpe, Dover; and the following
children: Thomas, Mrs. Jennie
Plummer, Mrs. Minnie Marshall,
of Chester, Pa; John, Wimber,
Pa; Mrs. Emma Kates, Media,
Pa; Ernest, Mrs. Carrie Walton,
and Mrs. Kate Pearson, of Clay
ton.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
Death of Mrs. Sarah Clayton, 90

Mrs. Sarah Hemsley Clayton,
one of Smyrna's Oldest residents,
died at the age of ninety in the
Kent General Hospital, Dover on
Sunday. She was born and had
spent all of her life in Smyrna
and was the widow of the late
David j. Clayton and a daughter
of the late Thomas and Sarah
Hemsley. She is survived by her
son, DR.. Thomas D. Clayton,
Coatesville, Pa, for whom the
Negro school in Smyrna was NAM
ed; three daughters, Mrs. Grace
Terry Johnson, Smyrna; Mrs.
Elizabeth Lipscomb, and Mrs.
Page G. Murray, both of Philadel-
phia; also, one sister, Mrs. Nettie
H. Watson, Smyrna. Mrs. Clay
ton was a member of Bethel AM.
E. Church for more than seventy
five years; member of the trus-
tees auxiliary, honorary member
of the Missionary Society, and
past president of the Thomas D.
Clayton School Parent Teacher
Association. There will be view
ing at her residence, 224 East
Commerce Street on Friday from
to pm. Funeral services will
be held Saturday at 2 pm. at
Bethel A.M.E. Church, with the
Rev. I. E. Shovel officiating. In
terment at Union Cemetery,
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1956-02-02
SUDLERSVILLE WIN 72-47

Smyrna Travelled to Sudlersville
Tuesday for Defeat; J-V's Lose
After taking the game at home
last Friday night by $3.50 count,
the Smyrna Eagles Travelled to
Sudlersville on Tuesday for the
return game and absorbed a 72-47
defeat. The 57-point total scored
by Morris Jones, Kenny Coleman,
and Bill Weller alone meant de-
feat for the Eagles; they record
ed 10 points apiece. Smyrna high
man was Karl Gebhart, 18 points.
Eagles record is now 6 wins, 3
losses. Smyrna w suffered its
first defeat in close game that
saw Sudlersville break a 24-24 reg
ular time score to win in overtime
1924. Smyrna record is 8 wins,
loss.