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Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
Tide Water Associated Oil Nets
SS7, 100000 in 1855

Tide Water Associated Oil Com
pany's net earnings for the year
ended December 81, 1855 amount
ed to SS7,79O,OOO, compared with
1854 net earnings of S34 4,547, 900,
D. T. Staples, president, announc-
ed this week. After payment of
S2,995,O0 in preferred dividends,
earnings per share were S3.03 on
the IL, 1,4S4,471 shares of common
stock outstanding at the end of
1855. In the previous year, when
dividends on the newly issued pre-
ferred stock amounted to only
1892, ,54S and there were 10,9S7 ,591
common shares outstanding, earn
ings were S3.13 per share. Re-
porting on the progress of Tide
Waters long-range modernization
and expansion program, Staples
said capital expenditures of S1S0,-
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
TRAFFIC SIGNS FOR LIFE
Designed 60 Protect Human Life
and Should Be ObeYed

anu Shoulu Dc ODtyeu
Traffic signs are designed to
protect human life. 1t is essen
tial that you know them by sight
and obey them without fail"
This advice was given to motor
lists today by Clifford T. Foster,
vice president for Public Safety
of the Delaware Safety Council
speaking in behalf of the Signs of
Life program being sponsored this
month by the Delaware Safety
Council and the National Safety
Council. This program is a COM
munity-wide drive against traffic
accidents in which motorists are
urged to know and obey traffic
signs.
Traffic signs represent the ex-
pert thinking of traffic engineers
and safety officials and have prov
en- their effectiveness in prevent
ing accidents Mr.. Foster said.
Our main job in the enforcement
field is persuading motorists and
pedestrians to obey these Signs
of Life for their onw protection" I"
Urging motorists to learn the
Signs of Life by shape so that
they may Immediately recognize
then on sight, he described these
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08

rentable properties in the vicinity
of the basket mill and the overall,
shirt and hosiery factories, some
citizens have started a movement
to rehabilitate Pearl Street and
put it back to the condition it
was years ago when the Tschudy
and Cats and old Warden mill
thrived.
The fishing season for 1906 op-
ened Friday on the Delaware Bay
when the first shad were landed
at Bowers Beach and kits Hum
mock, and several were offered
for sale in Dover. The first shad
at Bombay Hook was caught on
Bombay Hook Saturday by Will
liam A. Stokesbury.
Mrs. Enoch Stubbs of Philadel-
phia, and Miss H. May Stubbs,
who is at the head of the Art De-
partment at the First State Nor
NAL School, Millersville, Pa, are
guests of Mrs. William FAIRIES.
Miss Arminta Hynson of Lewes
is visiting her brother, Walter w.
Hynson and renewing old Smyrna
acquaintance.
Mrs. w. ]. Shearer and daugh-
ter, Miss Edith, of Elizabeth, N.
j., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed
ward T. Porter.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08

The stockholders and directors
of the Smyrna and Kent County
Manufacturing Company which a
year ago started up the old bas-
ket mill on west Commerce Street
held its first annual meeting at
the offices of the Philadelphia and
Smyrna Transportation Company
Thursday and reported the re-
ceipts and disbursements for the
year just past. Considering the
off fruit year and the late capi-
tai with which the industries had
to operate on, the report made a
most satisfactory showing and a
small net profit to the stockhold-
ers. New machinery has been in
stalled, a heating plant introduc-
ed, and other improvements have
been made to put the plant in
first class condition. 1t has been
running regularly all winter and
furnishing employment to between
20 and 40 men and boys.
The Quarterly Conference of
Asbury M. E. Church held spec
ial meeting Sunday evening at
which an unanimous invitation
was extended to the Wilmington
Conference to hold its next ses-
sion in Smyrna in March, 1907
The session met here in 1895 dur
ing the pastorate of Rev. Adam
Stengle when the late Bishop
Hurst presided.
Andrew Sisco, one of the old
residents of Smyrna, passed away
at 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning
at the nome of his daughter, Mrs.
B. F. Richards, near town after
a lingering illness in the 81st year
of his age. For sixty or more
years he has been a resident of
Smyrna and until his health fail
ed a few years ago was continu-
ously in the timing business.
With the effort to get more
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08

limits, turning and passing regu-
lations, etc.
4. Round-yellow with *" or
"RR" in black lettering. 1t warns
of a highway-railroad crossing
some 300 to 500 feet ahead.
5. Diamond-yellow with black
lettering. This signs warns of
dangerous or unusual conditions
ahead such as curves, side roads,
intersections, hills, dips, bumps,
school zones, etc.
6. Crossbuck- tall white rail-
road sign with black lettering. 1t
is usually placed within 10 feet
of a highway-railroad crossing.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08

six traffic signs as follows;
1. Octagon-red with white let
tering. 1t means come to a full
stop and make sure the way is
clear before proceeding. This is
a revision of the older stop sign
painted yellow with black letter.
ing, but the meaning remains the
same.
2. Triangle-yellow with black
lettering reading yield Right OF
Way. 1t signifies slow down or
stop to give right of way to cross
traffic at intersections.
8. Rectangle-white with letter
ing in black or another color. This
sign indicates traffic laws con-
cerning parking restrictions, speed
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08

100000 were made in 1955-more-
than double the 1854 capital out
lay of sol 100000. He disclosed
that capital expenditures budget
ed for 1856 will reach a new peak
of S195, 100000. Much of the sum
will finance construction of the
new Delaware Flying "A Refinery
and modernization of the Avon
Flying "A Refinery in California.
Large amounts will also be spent
on exploratory activities.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
SO YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature Of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
tion.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08

Subscribe to The Smyrna Times
$500 a year. payable in advance
Smyrna times., 1956-03-08

MIR. M now has more time for his
family, for himself and for his business. He
also has exact, compact records of all bills
paid Until month ago, he paid bills by
mail voucher or in person-and had a
drawer full of receipts to prove it.
MIR. NJ opened his checking account
with us-he also saves here-because he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-07

THE VERY LATEST! Our
eyes popped, os yours will,
OF this lush, plush. IS brick,
split, foyer rambler. Possibly
the first on re-sole. Owner
transferred. All dimensions
ore generous, including
l2xl ! dream kitchen. Own
er prices OF O loss OF
$2e, 900 ond throws in
luxurious Chrysler Full Home
Air Conditioner for GOOD
measure. A must!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-07

DIRECTIONS; Out Wisconsin beyond Bethesda Nasa Hospital
Cedar
left to Holland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-07
Workshop
Can BeLess


Here are a few dos anc
dont's" that. If kept In mind
will help maintain safety around
the home workshop:
DO7be certain that all cleo
trio tools are grounded and never
operate them while standing or
a damp or wet floor.
DO-remember that tools with
sharp cutting edges are much
safer than those with dull edges
DO-spray outdoors If posi-
BILE: indoors only when there is
plenty of ventilation.
DO-keep paint and oil rags In
metal containers with tight COW
Iers.
DO-when lifting something
heavy. use your knees in bend
ing down to take some of the
weight away from your back
or, better yet. get somebody to
help you even If 1t hurts your
pride.
DONT-carry avis or other
pointed tools in your pockets.
DON'T-talk to anybody while
operating a power saw; If some
body comes into your workshop,
turn off the saw Immediately.
DONT-use screwdrivers with
distorted heads: they slip from
the screwheads and cause in
juries to hands and arms.
DON'T-Paint w-o-o-de-n lad
ders: use a clear finish that will
not hide future defects in the
wood.
DON'T-forget that sawdust
on a workshop floor is considered
by fire prevention authorities tc
he a major fire hazard,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-07

a tough Job for any housebreak-
er with plenty Of noise from
splintering wood.
The method Of securing the
battens In place is simple. Hooks
are attached to both ends Of
the cross-pieces and fastened
into eyes screwed into the win
dow frame. It will be found that
the same recess In the window
casing which accommodates
either screens or storm sash will
take the battens nicely.
Needless to say, the battens
should have two coats of paint
to prevent deterioration or
swelling from wet weather. Hooks
and eyes/ must be heavy and
galvanized. The closer the fit
of the battens the better, as it
prevents anyone from getting a
pinch-bar or chisel into the Joint
without considerable hammer
ing.
released BY The Bell Syndicate, Inc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-07
Window Buttens Can Guard
Home in Your Absence

can make his own batten-type
shutters for a mere fraction Of
the cost.
Good battens can be made of
any width Of tongued-and-
grooved stock. The material is
cut to proper length and width
and then assembled by mailing
Icross-pieces Of the same stock
across the boards. The nails used
should be substantial, galvanized
and long enough to Ego through
the vertical boards. through the
Icross-pieces, and come out an
inch beyond. Then they should
be clinched over and hammered
down tight. This will guarantee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-07
By DOUGLAS TUOMEY

There has always been con-
siderable dispute as to whether
a house which is closed up should
be advertised as such by clos
ing shutters on the windows.
Nevertheless, the average person,
who is closing a house, feels a
bit safer about it when it is
securely battened.
A complete set for the lower
floor of house is an expensive
item when the job is done pro-
fessionally, but the fact is that
any home-owner who can meas
ure and saw on a straight line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-07
Firm Sturts SO Houses

This month the Arthur l..
Walters Co. Of Arlington will
have SO houses under construc-
ton in two Virginia develop
ments, the firm has announced.
lSixty-eight are to be built in
Mclean Manor and the balance
are to be in Walter Woods. near
Lake Bancroft in Fairfax County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-07
SATURDAY, JANUAR'

Ct $4,000! You'll stdrt TO
relox in this double-sized den
or bedroom. You'll see this
onozine kitchen, unequoIed
in new homes. You'll stort
figuring on some outside
touehup. Yes, 7 rooms, z
baths u on first), just oren't
usuoIIy found under $40, 900.
Even basement, screene d
porch and garage. Priced sec
tion between Moss. Ave. and
River Rd., near D. c. Line.
Make it yours.
Directions: From Western Are. out
R!per Rd. less than "a mile to
Baltimore Are. left to Glen Cove
Pkny. and left TO 490I GLEN
COVE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-07

q $4,000. FobuIous oppor-
tunity! We've seen plenty of
lovely brick CoIoniols. None
equol this value. Convenient
Location between Bethesda
ond Silver Spring. Three-twin
bedroom, 2-both beauty. Full
basement, oorooe. screened
porch. FILA approved OF
SCI, 900! Out-of town owner
prices below this for quick
oction. OPEN SUNDAY IA
ONLY. Don't miss!
Directions: From 18Th ST.. left
on East West Hwy. almost 1 mile
to Srnddle and right to S709
SUNDALE.
The Sidney herald., 1956-09-13
Charley Creek
BY Ruffatto School

School opened Friday with reg
istration and getting acquainted
after the summer vacation. The
children seemed happy to be back
and / am sure the teacher was
after her vacation part of which
was spent on an escorted tour
thru the New England States
and New York City. The rest of
her vacation was spent in In
diana and Illinois visiting rela-
tives and friends whom she had
not seen for ten years. She en-
joyed a family reunion held at
her home town park.
Mrs. Lucy Curran of Billings,
an aunt of Mrs. Bailey Fisher
of Sidney visited at the VIM.
and Alvin Fisher homes.
All of our community attended
the fair in Sidney. They reported
a very good fair.
The Woman's club met at the
home of Mrs. Oscar Labidee last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Patch
and family, MI. and Mrs. Grin
The Sidney herald., 1956-09-13

and Bertha Pribnow, served. Mrs
Lyle Smith had charge of the
guest book.
MIR. and Mrs. Allen both at
tended the Sidney high school,
After his graduation Mr.. Allen
took the Armor Communications
Specialist Course at Fort Knox,
KY, from which he also gradu-
ated.
Following their wedding recep-
ton MIR. and Mrs. Allen left for
Billings, where Mr.. Allen is en-
ployed by the telephone company.
They will be at home to their
friends there at SIG Broadwater
Ave. after Sept. 10.
Out of town guests here for
the wedding e Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace Allen and Mrs. Nina
Henderson, relatives of the groom
from st. Cloud, Mimi, where
the Aliens formerly resided; and
Mrs. Sig Bakken of Seattle, Wn,,
who was visiting in Sidney at the
home of her parents, Mi. and
Mrs. Raymond Miller.
PrenuptiaI showers were given
for the bride at the home of Mrs.
Raymond Miller, at the home of
Mrs. Elizabeth Knels by the la
dies of the First Baptist church,
and at the Ducello home by Miss
Mia Ducello and Miss Eva Pena.
The Sidney herald., 1956-09-13

Before an altar beautifully dec
GRATED with fall flowers and can
delabra, Jeanne Del Ray Rardin
and Douglas H. Allen exchanged
wedding vows at a candlelight
service at the First Baptist church
in Sidney Friday evening, August
81. The bride is the granddaugh-
ter of Mrs. Francis Rardin, and
MIR. Allen is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Allen, all of Sidney.
Rev. Jacob Ehman, pastor of the
local church, performed the
double ring ceremony before a
large assemblage of relatives and
friends.
The bride, given in marriage
by her uncle, John Walburn, wore
a ballerina length gown of white
nylon lace. She had a fingertip
veil and her only jewelry was a
strand of pearls, a gift from the
bridegroom. She carried a bou-
quet of pink roses and white
asters.
Miss Eva Pena, the bridesmaid,
wore a gown of blue taffeta and
carried a bouquet of amaryllis
and pink carnations. Rita Pena,
flower girl was dressed in pink
taffeta and carried a basket of
sweet peas.
The groom was attended by
Lyle Smith as best man. Helmut
Wolf and Raymond Auchs acted
as ushers- The groom and his at
tendant wore white dinner jackets
with navy trousers and had white
carnation boutonnieres.
Miss Mia Ducello played nup-
tial music, and also played the
accomplishments for Mrs. John
Walburn, aunt of the bride, who
sang three traditional wedding
songs, Because" Wedding
Prayer" and 20 Promsie Me"
For her granddaughter we'd
ding Mrs. Rardin wore a rust
colored suit with white accesso-
ries. Her corSage was of deep red
roses and white asters. Mrs. Allen,
mother of the groom, wore navy
with dusty rose accessories, and
had a corsage of pink roses and
white asters.
Following the marriage cere-
mony a reception was held in the
church dining room for $50
guests. Mrs. Raymond Auchs cut
and served the beautiful three
TERED wedding cake, which she
had also baked. Mrs. Helmut
Wolf and Mrs. Kenneth johnson
presided at the refreshment table.
Five girl friends of the bride,
Vera Knels, Darlene Pickering,
Rita Kay Hanson, Shirley Pust
The Sidney herald., 1956-09-13
FOUR MILE ITEM

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Larson and
family Of Grenora, N. D., were
dinner guests at the Anna Ham
mel home last Sunday.
, 1956-09-19
Editorial
continued from page y

THEN, TOO THE Department could make a signifi-
cant contribution in giving assurances that it has a receptive
attitude towards a change in the Organic Act, at least with
respect to those portions which seem most disturbing
FINALLY, H Department can note that everything
is not irresponsible and unreliable, It IS true that the Depart
ment would, of necessity, uphold the Governor, yet care
should be taken to see the picture as a whole, to take the
role Of an umpire, thus giving the assurance that its ear is
not attmed only to the negative. There has been, as we have
pointed out. many responsible and sober voices, including
the newspapers, which say clearly that al. is not lost.
BUT THERE is more that the Department of Interior
can do. It should include citizens Of the Virgin Islands and
other territories among its personnel of the Division Of Ter
ritories, to help, by their very presence, to- interpret and
orient the Division. This is especially important for the Vr-
gin Islands which has no resident commissioner in Washing
ton.
All IN ALL this whole matter requires a complete
and understanding review. It helps the Islands not at all for
the legislature and the executive to poutingly throw their
weight around. It is not enough to say that the legislature
is irresponsible; that there is no real effort to cooperate; that
one side is entirely in the right, and the other all wrong.
Things are not pure black or pure white. There are grada-
tons, and somewhere between the two extremes are to bel
found Just and satisfactory answers.
WE HOPE THAT the Department of the Interior viii
take another, closer look, realizing that the desire for good
government is Just as acute here as it is in any community
of similar size and conditions on the mainland. Here, in the
Islands, all of US need to accent the positive, develop a great
er spirit Of sgioe and take" and put the Iongtem welfare Of
all the people ahead of our personal peeve, personal profit,
or partisan politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-16
The Black, Swirling Waters

The hotels all Lit up, Jean said. IF
they knew we were here -"
Davy squeezed in beside them.
There's something out there" he said
excitedly. ION the lake! It's moving!"
They peered out, eyes straining in the
blackneSs.
Hes right" Jean said. Its a boat!
| can see the searchIight. They're coming
here! They're coming for us!''
She turned to Marcia. Quick. The
flashIight. Let's signal them!"
Marcia poked the flashlight through
the window and they watched the dot Of
light on the lake move toward them. 1t
was the sightseeing launch from the
hotel. After while they could make out
the striped awning and the little glass
enclosed cabin at the bow. Then sud-
denly they saw man waving to them.
IFS all over, Marcia thought. weak
with relief. We're safe! Wen be all Tighf
nOwi
''Heyr' one Of the men shouted. Are
you all right up there?'
Can you get us out?'' Jean called.
bhe boat incFed its way in until
il touched the shingles. The man caught
hold Of a drain pipe. His head was just
level with the sill.
Hand the kid out first" he called.
But Davy looked down at the tiny,
Swaying deck and shook his head. mo-"
he said, clinging to the window frame.
I'll fall! Don't let me!''
''DaVyw Jean said. There's nothing
to be afraid of -"
Here" Marcia said. I'm show you.
She swung herself up and reached for
him. He was light in her arms = lighter
than Dele = and he clutched at her,
terror stricken. She held him tightly and
leaned over. Can you reach him." she
called.
The engine roared suddenly. The man
on deck cupped his hands. Hold it,
lady! He wants to come alongside"
The boat backed slowly away.
Davy looked down at the widening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-16
Continued from preceding page

tongue of water rolling slowly out be-
hind her.
She found Jean in the front bedroom,
trying to tuck her son into bed. He was
a small boy - six? she wondered, steel
ing herself against the old, familiar pain.
maybe seven? On the other side Of the
room the baby slept Soundly in its crib.
DaW was looking at her. who's
that?" he asked.
The lady next door," Jean said. She
Just came over to keep me company.
Now come on back to bed before you
wake the baby"
SHE tucked him in firmly and
came out into the hail. How is it down.
stairs?" she whispered anxiouSly.
Il couldn't keep it out"
They hung over the baniSter, look
ing down. The candleShine was reflected
in dark. oily looking water.
"Oh, Lordr' Jean breathed. what
will we do now?''
Il don't know. There's nothing we
can do"
They went into the larger bedroom
and sat on the edge Of the double bed.
Minutes licked by tensely. What was she
doing here? Marcia wondered. II was
all so ridiculous! If she hadn't been
sleeping = if she had gone with Ted -
Ted! An instant. intense worry shot
through her. wave of fear that melted
the Joints in her knees. Where was he?
Was he stranded somewhere, worrying
about her? Or had he tried to get
through! If anything happened to Ted -
Fear churned wildly inside her. She went
out to the hall, unable to sit still, and
Jean hurried after her.
They peered down the stairs again.
Its higher Jean whispered. Look.
It's over the bottom Step!'
There was the patter of bare feet
behind them.
''Mom?'' Davy said. He looked over
the banister and his eyes widened.
MON, why is there water down there?"
Jean turned him away. Its raining
so hard = it just came in =" There was
a small wall from the bedroom. Don't
worry about it, darling" she said. and
hurried across Ire hall. She came back
with whimpering pink bundle in her
arms. She's wide awake" she said,
looking down at the flushed little face.
''She might as well stay with US. Here,
Davy, brought your bathrObe and
slippers"
bhey sat in the other bedroom,
Jean rocking the baby to sleep. DaVy
curled up on the bed. What was going
to happen to them? Marcia thought, lis
tening to the wild drumming Of the rain.
''Listent" Jean said suddenly. Can
you hear it? think it's letting up!'
They raised the window and huddled
on the sill, the rain drenching them in
Stantly. But some Of its fury seemed to
have abated, it was no longer a solid
sheet Of water. They could make out
lights across the lake.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-17

tlGlN HELENE ior her 10 levels Stun.
arg gold and black styled dat Matching
expansion band ttGih h0lCoMB Tor
him 10 Jewels. Highly stvled dial, HsdIey
expansion band. Exceptional ysIuesi
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-17

faces nice and clean"
She d d not take much to the
idea Of using deep cleansers at
this age.
Your washcloths should be Just
as clean" she added If not, rein
lection can be caused this WAY.
Sire concluded her remarks by
agreeing that cold water splash
ed on the face and boay att r
washing is always an invigorat ng
skin toner.
Mrs. Southall then evarl ned
the hair-dos of Good Groom .
ing badge girls. Sac found taat
several had straight parts, and
not ones that curved with the
head On the whole. however, She
found the group. a very we'll
r'oomed one, and was quite COM
plimentary.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-02-17
Mrs. Whitfield To
Have Senior High
Council Meeting

The Senior High Fellowship
Council of West Hanover Presby-
terry will meet February 10, from
10 a. m. to p. m. with Mrs. j.
w. Whitfield at her home in
Hampden-Sydney. Mrs. Whitfield
and the Rev Richard F. Taylor,
Of Orange. are advisors for the
group.
Among those expected to at
tend are two local youngsters: Da-
vid Kennedy. treasurer. and Jo-
anne GRAHAM, Faith Commission
chairman
The order of business will in
clude planning the Spring rally,
appointing a nominating COM
mittee and evaluating the past
Fall rally.
Mrs. Whitfield vii lserve lunch