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Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
ANNUAL DRIVE
FOR RED CROSS
Contributions May Be Left at
Delaware Real Estate Office
On Commerce Street
GOOD WORK BEING DONE

Area No. 4, Delaware Chapter,
American Red Cross, which COM
prises the towns of Smyrna, Clay
ton, Kenton, Downs Chapel, and
Woodland Beach, and the rural
area between, is the only area in
the state which has no general
chairman and no chairman for
the annual drive for membership
and funds. However, Mrs. Louise
Denney Clifton, long associated
with the Red Cross locally, has
signified her willingness to receive
any funds for those who wish to
subscribe to the Red Cross during
the current drive. They may be
left at her Office, Delaware Real
Estate and Insurance, on East
Commerce Street, or mailed to
her there. Many people in this
area have supported the annual
drive and wish to take a part in
it this year. The work of the Red
Cross goes on each year and the
Red Cross was on the job when
$1,000 men, women, and children
were affected during year of un-
precedented natural disaster, re-
quiring the expenditure of over
27 million dollars for their relief
and rehabilitation. Fifteen natural
disasters struck right here in
Delaware, 8 of them definitely
classed as major, and requiring
the opening and operating of Is
shelters. The sum of $12,625, 400
was needed to meet emergency
needs of Americans serving in the
armed forces and their families.
3,743 instances arose here in Del
aware when servicemen, veterans,
and their families needed the Red
Cross through Home Service. In
addition, Red Cross services were
offered in VA facilities; 1882 per-
sons in Delaware wanted to avail
themselves of free Red Cross
training in First Aid; 1884 Della
wareans, training in water safe
ty; 634, free Red Cross nursing
instruction. Space win not permit
listing the services. President
Eisenhower has said, This nation,
it's government and it's people,
will continue to look to the Amer
lean Red Cross for all those hui
name, friendly services that have
done so much to improve COM
munity life and to maintain the
well-being of our neighbors in
time of disaster and emergency"
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
SCOUT COUNCIL
TO MEET MAR. Ia
Wilmington Area Girl Scout
Council To Hold Annual
nj e e ting
AT NEW CASTLE

The annual meeting of the Will
mington Area Girl Scout Council
(the Council includes the Smyrna
areaJ will be held on Wednesday,
March IA, at 7:45 pm. in the
auditorium of William Penn High
School, New Castle. The meeting
is open to troop leaders, troop
committee members, sponsors and
all adults interested in scouting.
The purpose of the meeting is to
report on past accomplishments
and to accentuate the partnership
between Council and all other
adult volunteers so that they may
receive guidance in formulating a
plan Of work for the future. An
entirely new formal will be used
with the theme "Your Voice Is
Heard" Open discussion groups
will be formed to answer ques-
tions on any phase of scouting, to
talk over problems or to help with
future plans. The groups are di-
vided into eight catagories: f.
nance, established camps and day
camps, troop camping, training,
world association, troop organiza-
tion, community relations, CON-
mittees. A discussion leader and
reporter from each group will re-
port back to the general assembly
at the close of the meeting. Mrs.
Thomas Russell, IA w. Mt. Vern-
on ST., Smyrna, will be the dis
cussion leader for the community
relations group. Awards repre-
senting from five to twenty years
of service to Girl Scouting will
be presented by Mrs. t. A. Powl
Council president. Other features
on the program include group
singing, an impressive flag cere-
mony, the pledge and the promise.
Refreshments will be served at
the conclusion of the meeting in
the school cafeteria.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
COUNCIL CALLS REFERENDUM
ON MON, APRIL 16 FOR 100000

flying the techniques. The council
later spent some time considering
the towns needs over the next
few years with regard to water
and sewer and street and electric
improvements in preparation of
setting a date for a bond refer
endum which has been authorized
by the State Legislature. Break
downs were listed of the work to
which the town is committed in
new developments, and also for
necessary improvements to the
overall needs of the town. 1t was
unanimously voted to hold ref
erendum for 100000 on April 16,
the polls being open from 2 to z
pm. and balloting as prescribed by
the town charter and House Bill
699. A meeting of the budget and
finance committee, Mr.. Liefer and
William E. Jones, will be held
with Town Manager Rex d. Gill
more. 1t was voted to increase
the salary of Mr.. Gilmore by fifty
dollars per month, effective March
first.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
CHEST X-RAY IN
SMYRNA DAYS
X-Ray Unit To Visit Here
Thurs, Fri. and Sat-,
March 8, 9 and 10
SPONSORED BY All CLUB

The Chest x-Ray unit will visit
Smyrna on Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday, March 8, 9, and 10, lo-
Gated at Four Corners, near Gold
ems Pharmacy. The appearance
is sponsored by the Woodland
Beach Seagulls All Club, assisted
by the Smyrna Grange, and Boy
Scout Troop 1876. On March s
the hours will be from 2 to PM;
March 9, 1 to 4 pm. and 5 to 8
p.m.; March 10, 10 am. to pm.
and 2 to 5 pm. 1t is suggested
that those who are able to visit
the unit on Thursday should do
so, as the technicians will not be
busy on that day. Mrs. Ethel
Robinson is leader of the sponsor
ing All Club. A window display
has been arranged at the Wroten-
Pratt Insurance Agency, Com
merce Street to call attention to
the project. Hostesses and hosts
include Mrs. Milton Lord, Mrs. FL
ma Robinson, Mrs. ward
Sparks, Mrs. Vernon Ford, MRS.
James Fleming, Miss Carolyn
Marsh, Mrs. Fletcher Truax, Mrs.
Eleanor Helm, Mrs. Edward Boy
les, Mrs. Leon Morris, Mrs. Mary
Seward, Mrs. Addie David, Brin-
ton Reynolds, Harley Mears. The
following industries are cooperat-
ing with the program by special
arrangements for the units visits:
w. L. Wheatley, Inc, Clayton;
Wilson Refrigeration, Inc, Latex,
and Belber Trunk and Bag Com
pany, all of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Chest X-Ray Unit in CLAYTON

Clayton is a location where
free chest x-rays will be available
today at Clements Supply Com
pany from 11:0O am. 100 pm.
and 200 600 pm. The State
Board of Health and the Delaware
Anti-Tuberculosis Society Coop
erating) offer this service to all
citizens Is years of age and over.
Mr.. John Roth is general chair
man for community promotion
with Mr.. James Clark publicity
chairman and Miss Mary Burke,
hostess chairman. Serving with
Miss Burke as hostesses are Mrs.
Rose Cole, Mrs. Paul Thornhill,
Mrs. Grace Hurd, Mrs. Evelyn
McClyment, Mrs. Helen Ely, Mrs.
June Short, and Mrs. Ruth
Wright.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
SEE BORNEO SLIDES
Missionary Work In BOrneo Pro-
gram At CLAYTON W.S.C.S.

nv SAe-J NON fNfCsOs1s
Slides on missionary work in
Borneo were part of the program
at the meeting of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service on
Tuesday night in Fellowship Hall
of Ewelrs-St. Paul Methodist
Church, Clayton. The yield from
the sock social was S53.45, which
will be sent to Louise Dennis to
help with his work among the
Dyaks. Mrs. Marshall Crossley
gave a report on the zone meet
ing held at Odessa Methodist
Church. Mrs. Sylvester and Mrs.
Montague gave reports on the
two circles of the society. De-
votions were conducted by Mrs.
Thomas Attix, and the program
chairman was Mrs. Jeanette Pind-
er. Hostesses at the social hour
were Mrs. Earl Moore, Mrs. Mary
Slaughter, and Mrs. Julian Dun
ming.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08

sc STATISTICS
Eagles End Successful lis
Season With Dover Scoring
Only Double Defeat
JV's POST 12-4 RECORD

The Smyrna Eagles basketball
squad rounded out the 1856 sea-
son with a four-game winning
streak, bettering the 10 record in
1866 with this years lis log.
This year the Eagles won the
close games to post their winning
record. They took four games by
three points or less. The '55 squad,
on the other hand, didn't have the
same good fortune, for they lost
three games by two points or
less. This years team beat Ches-
,tertown by 25 points and lost to
Sudlersville by 25, the highest
margin in either case. The closest
game they lost was by a 51-47
count to Milford. Later in the
season Smyrna avenged this with
a 60-54 victory. The Eagles beat
every team at least once except
Dover to whom they fell by 59-47
and 5O-42 scores. Total offense for
the varsity was $50 points as COM
pared to the opposition's 895. In
dividual scoring honors went to
Turk Orvis who hooped a season
total of 246 points, an average of
15.4 per game. Karl Gebhart, PIG;
Dave Deakyne, 181; Ben Solloway,
157; Jay Knight, 1872 were the
other principal scorers. In the
free-throw department Orvis made
81, but was topped in percentage
by Knight who made 67.8 percent
to Orvis' $50 percent. One game
individual high was posted by
Gebhart in the 80-72 victory at
Middletown; his IL field goals and
8 free throws gave him game
total of 80 points. Coach Bill
Horney awarded letters to five
varsity players: Orvis, Knight,
Gebhart, Solloway and Deakyne.
The JV squad posted a season re-
cord of IL wins and defeats,
an increase of two wins over the
'55 team. The highlight of the
season, the game that will be
most remembered, was their
astounding 99-6 victory over Har-
rington. Bill Cassell led the team
in individual scoring with 215
points, although he was pressed
closely by Kenny Poore who fin
ished with 1877 points. Dale Reedy
compiled a foul shot percentage
of 65.3 to win team honors. Poore
with 57.4 percent was second. Ac-
cording to JV Coach Charles Will
liams, six of his boys earned let
ters: Poore, Cassell, Dale Reedy,
Larry Ellery, Bob Spencer, and
Ronnie Mccoy.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Twentieth Century Club

Mrs. Fred j. Sievers heads the
committee of hostesses for the tea
which will follow the program at
the meeting of the Twentieth Gen.
tury Club this afternoon, Thurs
day, at 2 pm. She will be assist
ed by Mrs, Richard Bobzin, Mrs.
Harvey Farrow, Mrs. Roland Ford,
Mrs. Harvey Jones, Mrs. Lawrence
Ellery, Mrs. j. E. Lofiand, Mrs.
Harold ]. Rau, and Mrs. w. L.
Wheatley. Miss Bessie Collins,
Dean of Women, University of
Delaware, will act as moderator
for a panel of university students.
The program chairman is Miss
Mary Holland. Mrs. Harold e.
Wickham will preside.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
PTA Meeting Tonight

The March meeting of the
Smyrna Special District School
Parent Teacher Association will
be held tonight at 7:3o o'clock at
the Smyrna Elementary School.
The Drama Club will present the
play 1.-THE Storm. The cast in
cludes Kay Bulger, Richard Price,
Ben Solloway, Charlotte Pryor,
and Carole Wickham. Beth Den
ney is student director and Miss
Emma Lee Macarthur is moderator
of the club. The nominating COM
mittee will present slate of Of
ficers for the coming year. Earl
r. Downs will preside.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
HOT ROD GROUP
TO ORGANIZE
80 Youths From Area Dis
cuss Formation OF
Local Chapter
OFFICIALS ATTEND

An enthusiastic group of 35
boys and girls from the Middle
town-Townsend, and the Smyrna
Clayton areas attended the meet
ing held Friday night at the
Youth Center to discuss the for
nation of a local chapter of the
National Hot Rod Association.
Representatives of the following
groups attended,: Fred ]. Sievers,
Delaware Trucking Association,
who acted as chairman of the
meeting; Lieft. John Ferguson,
Delaware State Police; E. Irwin
Lekites, Delaware Safety Council;
and Smyrna Police Chief John w.
Jacobs, Jr. A committee named
to draw up bylaws includes Will
liam Virden, Smyrna-Clayton; Ed
ward Johnson, Middletown; and
Eugene D. Baker, Dover. A gen.
eral meeting of the group will be
held at the Youth Center on We'd
nesday, March 21 at which the
findings of the committee will be
presented. The young people pre-
sent were in the age group from
fourteen through twenty-one
years. The movement here was
sponsored by, Wayne Hackman,
Clayton, and Leon Tabb, Smyrna
in response to an indicated need.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Nursery kindergarten AT Asbury

"
Young parents, with children
under six years of age, will be
interested to know that nursery
kindergarten school is conducted
in Asbury Methodist Church un-
der experienced leaders with whom
they may leave the children while
they attend the eleven o'clock
worship service. This new depart
ment is the result of a survey by
the pastor, the Rev. Walter l..
Beckwith, and the General Sunday
School Superintendent Harry C.
Johnson. To them many young
parents have expressed a desire
to attend church service more Of
ten. Mr.. Beckwith and Mr.. John
son urge all to bring their child
rem who will be given instruction
in religious training, while the
parent is being spiritually refresh
ed in the sanctuary.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Legion Auxiliary Meeting

The Auxiliary to the David c..
Harrison Post, No. IA, American
Legion met on Monday night at
the home of Mrs. Grant G. Garis,
with Mrs. Vernon Ford as CO.
hostess. Guests at the meeting
were Fay Houtman and Shirley
Darrell, who attended Girls State
last year. They told of their ex-
periences. The auxiliary is plac-
ing containers in the Smyrna
Clayton-Kenton and Leipsic areas
for the Society for Crippled Chill
dren and Adults, which will be
picked up a few days after East
er. The unit contributed ten dol
lars toward the PTA fund to
bring the Children's Theater of
the University of Delaware to the
children at the Smyrna School. A
rummage sale will be conducted
by the auxiliary during the
month of April. Mrs. Howard
Nowland presided.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
CANCERS CAN BE CURED
Many Cancers Are Cured If They
Are PromntIy Treated

Many cancers can be cured if
diagnosed early and tre a e d
promptly. To assist in the reduc-
ton of cancer fatalities, the State
Board of Health operates Cancer
Detection centers, free of charge,
for women 25 years of age and
over. These examinations are
made by qualified physicians, as
sisted by a registered nurse and
a clerk who takes a medical his
tory. The sites, where cancer
most frequently occurs are exam
ined, and negative" reports are
sent to the patient. Suspicious
or abnormal findings are sent to
your private physician, as this is
a diagnostic service only. An ex-
animation every six months is
recommended. If any treatment
is necessary, your doctor should
be consulted. His advice should
be sought promptly when any of
the seven danger signals appear.
Regular Cancer Detection Centers
are held at the Health Unit, East
Commerce Street in Smyrna from
9:45 to 11:45 am. and 12:45 to
2:45 pm. every other month on
the third Friday. The next clinic
is scheduled for March 10th. Ap-
pointments can be made by call
ing Smyrna 3091. Films on cam
Ger are available on a free Qoan
basis from Film Library, State
Board of Health, Dover, Delaware,
Pamphlets may be obtained from
the Kent County Health Unit, Ala
South State Street, Dover.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Death of Mrs. Emma Duhadaway

Death of Mrs. Emma Duhadaway
Funeral services for Mrs. En-
ma Duhadaway, 81, who died Feb
ruary %, were held at the Torbert
Funeral Chapel, Dover, with the
Rev. Robert w. Duke, pastor of
Peoples Congressional Church Of
ficiating. Interment was in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna. Mrs.
Duhadaway, who was the wife of
Marion T. Duhadaway, died at her
home on the Dover-Leipsic road,
where she had lived the past SO
years. She was born in Smyrna,
daughter of Mrs. Mari Rawley and
the late Allen Rawley. In addi-
tion to her husband and her moth
er, she is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Clement Bason of near Dow
er, and 5 grandchildren; two sis
ters, Mrs. Leonard Morris of Clay
ton; and Mrs. William Tomlinson
of Smyrna; four foster children,
William Stiles, Centerville, Md;
Walter Stiles of Ship Bottom, N.
j.; Pvt. Charles Gosser, U. S.
Army, Fort Jackson, S. c.; and
Mrs. Edward Billetdeaux of Wash
ington, d. c.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
ROTARY CLUB
HEARS APPEAL
Nelson Everhart Makes Ap-
peal For Furniture in Day
room at New Armory
CALL SMYRNA 61S1

The Smyrna Rotary Club heard
an appeal presented at their reg
ular meeting last week by Nelson
Everhart for furniture to be used
in the enlisted mems dayroom and
lounge in the new armory at
Smyrna. Any equipment suitable
for the use of the National
Guardsmen will be greatly appre-
ciated. Mr.. Everhart may be call
ed at Smyrna 61s1. He also re-
presents the Rotary Club in the
collection of discarded eyeglasses,
a project in which the Rotarians
are cooperating with the Smyrna
Lions Club. Edward Wilson, vice
president, gave a report on the
district conference held in Allan
tic City, where the emphasis was
on international peace, with Rot
ary cited as a great example of
international friendship. Howard
Pletsch presided and Leroy Sayers
led group singing. Visitors in
cluded Kenneth Davis and Don
Lee Ecuff, Salisbury, Md. Lester
L. Letter was the guest of James
Bradley.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Odd Fellows Hold Ladies Night

Morning Star Loge Mo. 6, IOOF
will hold the annual ladies night
banquet on Tuesday, March 13
in the social room of the First
Presbyterian Church. The speak
er will be the Rev. o. c. Jones,
pastor of the church. 1t is ex-
pected that the turkey dinner will
be attended by about one hundred
members and guests. Lester Bur-
ris is nobel grand of the lodge.
The committee at work on ar
rangements for the affair includes
Harry Cloud, chairman, Theodore
Nelson, Arthur Short, and James
Warren.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
CASES BEFORE ALDERMAN
Stolen Car Case Continued While
Man Serves Time in WOrkhOuse

Man Serves Time in Workhouse
Samuel Henry Hicks, Townsend,
was held for further hearing by
Alderman William M. Doughten
on two charges, one for stealing
a motor vehicle, and one for tenn
porarily disabling a motor vehicle,
the Smyrna police report reveals.
Hicks is now serving time in New
Castle County workhouse for a hit
and run accident near H. & H.
service station early Sunday
morning, where he sideswiped an
other motor vehicle after stealing
a car owned by Harry T. Ennis,
of Smyrna. other cases included:
Elsie w. McClain, Smyrna, fined
$40 for bucking traffic; William
j. Still, $40, being drunk on a
public highway; Albert ]. Robin
son, Dover, fined $40 for operat-
ing a motor vehicle without
lights; Wendell E. Casey, Marcus
Hook, Pa, SIS, reckless driving;
Sarah Mae Fitzgerald, Smyrna
and Charles Farrell, Smyrna, both
fined $40 on a charge of disorder
ly conduct; Leon Little, Smyrna,
fined $3.50 on a drunk charge and
sentenced to ten days fiat for con-
tempt of court.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Revival Services AT Templeville

Revival services at Epworth
Church near Templeville, Md. will
be held March II through March
25 at 7:3O pm. The last two
Sundays the services will be held
at 2:30 in the afternoon. The
workers are the Rev. Ida Bra
sure of Goldsboro, Md, and Evan
gelist Miss Ellen Webb of Mon
terey, Indiana is the singer and
children worker. Samuel H. Walls
is in charge. Everyone is well
come to attend these services.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
DEMOCRATIC
WOMEN TO DINE
Lower New Castle County
WOmens Club To Hear
Con. Jas. nj. Quigley
FRIDAY, MARCH 9

The lower New Castle County
Women's Democratic Club will
sponsor covered dish supper in
the Townsend fire house, Town
send, on Friday, March 9, at 1880
pm. Michael Poppiti of Whining
ton will be the master of cere-
monies. The Rev, Buckley will Of
fer the invocation. The main
speaker will be Congressman
James M Quigley from Pennsyl-
vania. Invitations have been sent
to other noted Democrats, includ-
ing Ex-Governor Carvel, Congress-
man Mcdowell, u. S.. Senator J..
Allen Frear, state chairman Gar
rett Lyons, vice chairman Elisha
Dukes, Kent County chairman
Vernon B. Derrickson, State Aud
itor Clifford Hall, Sussex County
chairman Leroy Smith, State
Treasurer Howard Dickerson, In
surance Commissioner Harry
Smith, New Castle County chair
man James Latchum, and Charles
Klingmeyer and G. Lester Cleaver
from the Levy Court of New
Castle County, as well as many
others. Another feature of the
evening will be organ music by
Eddie Drew of Bridgeville. All in
terested persons are invited to
bring a covered dish and come
out for the evening.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
PTA To Meet Tonight

The regular monthly meeting of
the Smyrna Parent Teacher Asso-
citation will be held on Thursday,
March 8, 1880 pm, at the Smyr-
ma Elementary Cafetorium. The
nominating committee win present
a new slate of officers for the
coming year. The program will
consist of a Drama Club play,
''The Storm" A half-hour discus
sion will be held on the proposed
annual banquet for extra curricu-
lar activities.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Cancer Detection Center

The Cancer Detection Center of
the state Board of Health will be
open in Smyrna on Friday, March
16, at the Health Unit, East Com
merce Street, between the hours
of 9:45 11:45 am. and 12:45 :
2:45 pm. The service is free to
all women over rs years of age,
both white and negro. Appoint
ments may be made by calling
Smyrna 3091.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Auxiliary of st. Peters Church

The March meeting of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of st. Peters
Church will be held in the parish
house on Tuesday, March 13 at s
pm. Canon Charles R. Leech will
talk on the American Indians and
show a movie. This is the topic
being use by the Lenten study
group, and his talk should be of
interest to all of the women of the
church. Mrs. S. F. Bancroft will
conduct the business session. The
program has been arranged by
Mrs. Fred Heinold, Sr. Mrs. JAM
es Merrill and Mrs. Charles w,
Sigler, Sr., will be the hostesses
at the social hour following the
program.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Gerald Heinold Enlists in Army

Pvt. Gerald K. Heinold, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Heinold, Sr., of
near Smyrna, who enlisted in the
u. S. Army for two years is in
basic training for eight weeks at
Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He
left on February %.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Revival AT MilIington Church

The Millington Holiness Chris
tian Church will have a revival
March 9th to the 18th, at 1880
pm. The Rev. and Mrs. A. A.
Passmore and son will be the
speakers and workers in each
service.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1956-07-01

amount of water vapor that determines the
intensity of rainfall or the size of hail stones.
Thunder storms are usually preceded by
warm. Southerly winds which originate IN
the tropics and carry a high percentage OF
water vapor.
Several factors can cause the air to be
unstable. A layer of surface air may be
heated by the sun and sent SkyWard. Ii the
air aloft is comparatively cold the rate Oh
ascent will be greatly increased. River val
leys and mountains will defect air currents
frequently, causing them to converge and
adding to the turbulence. AS the air rises,
water vapor condenSeS to form bllloWlng
thunderheads, or cumulo-nimbuS clouds.
When the air becomes saturated the mols-
ture falls to the ground.
When the air is boiling in an unstable
state it can rise as high as twenty, thirty or
even forty thousand feet, where the tenn
perature may be below zero. This heavy,
super-cooled air then falls back to earth
along the outside of the column of up-drafts
Rain falling inside a column of rising air
can also cause doWn-draftS within the
column itself When these down-draftS
strike the earth the air surges out to the
sides creating violent gusts of wind. Ii there
is sufficient boiling and turbulence, hail
storm will result.
When the air becomes saturated and re-
leases its moisture high in the atmosphere,
it first falls as snow. AS it deScendS to about
10000 feet, it melts. It's the commonly &C
cepted theory that when the air is churning
in turbulent, unstable state, the drops OF
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