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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-18
WEST JEFFERSON News
December WCTU Meeting Held With
Mrs. Hopper As Evenings Hostess

The December meeting of the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was held at the home of
Mrs. Lucy Hopper, Tuesday after
noon. The meeting opened with
praying the Lords Prayer and
with Mrs. Freda Straley presiding.
Mrs. Grace Truitt was the lead
er of the program. For devotions
she read part of the second chap
ter of st. Matthew which tells of
the Wise Men of the East, who
followed the Star to Bethlem,
where they presented the Baby Je-
sus with gifts. The group an g
the Christmas Carol, 20 Come All
Ye Faithful" The theme of the
program topic was, Come To The
Stable" Mrs. Truitt read an artic-
le on the topic which admonished
that we should not get so busy
that we have mo Room for Him"
She read a poem entitled, "GlOri-
fled Living conveying the thought
that we should put Christ into our
Christmas.
Another reading told that St.
Francis of Assist introduced some
of our Christmas customs. In the
thirteenth century he asked the
Pope for permission to set up a
replica of a manger scene in the
village of Greccio, Italy. He used
live animals in a stable. People
came and he preached to them.
Mrs. Straley presided at the
business session.
The twenty one members pres
ent answered roll call with verses
of Scripture and short poems.
Mrs. Straley gave excerpts of
the report of the National Conven-
tion held in Atlanta, Georgia, as
given in the Union Signal. One
item of special interest given was,
that for the first time in Ohio
educational history, a three hour
college credit course on narcotics
was conducted this past summer
at Lakeside, at which fourteen tea
chers attended. Both Kent State
and Bowling Green Universities
are honoring the credits so given
Thus for the first time. a teachers
training course in narcotics edu-
cation acquires college status. This
is an important achievement.
Mrs. Edith Stephenson conduct
ed an impressive and fitting mem
orial service as a tribute to the
late Mrs. Bertha Millholland, whC
was a former president of the 10
cal W.CTU. The group then sang
In The Sweet BY and BY. The
meeting closed with repeating the
Aaronic Benediction.
A gift exchange was then en-
joyed which was followed by de
lightful refreshments. Mrs. Hop
per was assisted by her daughter
Mrs. Dora Venrick.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-18
Coral Rebekahs
Have Meeting And
Elect Officers

At the last meeting of the Cor
al Rebekah Lodge. December 3, the
following officers were elected for
the coming year: Noble Grand,
Mrs. Peggy Galloway; Vice Grand,
Mrs. katherine Long; secretary,
Mrs. Mary Peterman; financial
secretary, Mrs. Thelma Graves;
treasurer, Mrs. Mary Elliott; de-
putty president, Mrs. Marion Pei
phrey; trustee; Mrs. Ruby Coe; CO.
captains of the drill team, Mrs.
Norma Jean Hockenbery and Mrs.
Louise Robinson.
The Christmas party of the Cor
al Rebekah Lodge will be held in
the Odd Fellows Hall December
II. There will be a gift exchange.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-18
Several Attend
Meeting Of Cream
Producers Here

The annual Board meeting of
the Farmers Cooperative Cream
Association of West jefferson
Community was held at the Darby
Grange Hall, Monday evening, De-
cember 10.
The meeting was called to order
by the president, Donald Bradley.
Albert Hockenbery, Evans Elliott
and Donald Bradley were elected
to serve on the Board for term
of two years.
A good attendance of $50 men,
bers and friends enjoyed the meet
ing and program, which was spon-
sored by the Sinclair Oil Company
of Columbus.
A very nice lunch was served
and each one present received a
gift. There were also several door
prizes given.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-18
Party Given For
Grandchildren At
Andrix Residence

Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Andrix
entertained with a birthday din
ner for her grandchildren Satur-
day evening, December 8, honor
ing the tenth birthday of Carolyn
and the eighth birthday of Eddie,
whose birthdays are four days a.
part.
They are the children of DR.. and
Mrs. F E. Fox of LaRue, Ohio,
who were also present for the oc-
casiOn.
The table was centered with a
large birthday cake containing can
dies and encircled by red and
white canes.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1956-12-18
OES Installation
Is December Il
At w. Jefferson

West Jefferson Order of Eastern
Star will have their annual install
lation of officers on Friday even
ing, December 21st at o'clock
at the chapter room. Mrs. Carrie
Holway will be installed as Wor-
thy Matron and Albert Clark as
Worthy Patron and a social hour
will follow the meeting.
On Tuesday evening, December
18th, a Christmas party will be
held and everyone is expected to
bring a SOC gift exchange and SAN
dwiches or salad for the social
hour.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-11-01
(Rebort of Study BY Iowa State College,

ing; then tie the ends of the legs to
the tail. Lay the wings flat against the
sides. If the wings stand out akimbo,
a close wrap cannot be obtained.
Wrapping
Wrap the turkey carefully. This is
very important If the drippings escape
into the pan at the oven temperature
used, they burn quickly, producing
smoke and very disagreeable Odor. If
you use 12-inch foil, take two long
strips, lay them flat on the table and
splice with lock or drug store fold
(see illustrations and directions for
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-11-01

used on 80 turkeys of the same weight.
Cooking time was the same. Satisfac-
tory products were obtained with all
weights of foil. However, the medium
weight was preferred. Thin foil tore
easily during wrapping and stuck to
the skin more readily than other
weights; heavy foil was stiff to fold.
Preparing Turkey
If the turkey is frozen, let it de-
frost in its wrapping. This may take
2 to days in the refrigerator, depend
ing upon the size of the turkey. Wash
the turkey and get it ready for cook
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-11-01
COOKING TURKEYS IN FOIL

ADVANTAGES: Prevents spatter-
ing of drippings over the oven. No
special rack or equipment is needed.
Foil prevents burning of the turkey:
thus, high oven temperature which
shortens cooking time may be used.
Less loss of moisture and more drip
ping saved for making gravy.
DISADVANTAGES: Does not give
as good a Drowned appearance,
particularly along the back. Muscles
may pull away from bones. More
fuel required because Of high tenn
perature used.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-11-01
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wrapping with the illustrations). Press
the fold flat and tight to prevent leaks.
Place the wrapped turkey on its back
either in a flat pan or in the oven
broiler. If you use pan, place it on
the lowest oven rack You needn't turn
the turkey during cooking.
Oven Temperature
Oven temperatures of 300, 325, 400
45O and 500 degrees F. were used in the
tests to determine which would be most
satisfactory. Aluminium foil tends to
delay heat penetration into the turkey.
Thus the temperature at which the oven
is set is highly important. A tempera-
ture of 300 to 325 degrees is not recon-
mended for foil-wrapped turkeys. The
cooking time is too long, and the tur-
key dries out too much.
The $50 to 500 degrees F. tempera-
lures combined with opening the foil
for browning) gave turkey meat COM
parable to that of non-wrapped turkeys
cooked at 300 and 325 degrees F. How
ever, maintaining an oven temperature
of 500 F. is difficult, and $50 degrees
F. is considered the best temperature
at which to cook foil-wrapped turkey.
At this temperature, the cooking time
is shortened considerably over the time
for non-wrapped turkeys cooked at
300 degrees F.
Different turkeys of the same weight
vary somewhat in the time required for
cooking because of their Individual
variations. Weights are given without
stuffing. Most food poisoning from tur-
keys and chickens, according to Public
Health reports, comes from mishan-
ding or not cooking the stuffing enough.
It is suggested that the Stuffing be
baked outside of the turkey.
Now, if you'll compare the time table
with those given for turkey roasted at
temperatures of 800 to 325 degrees F.,
you'll note that cooking time has been
shortened considerably-in some cases,
almost cut in half.
Browning
Folding the foil back around the
edges of the pan about 20 minutes be-
fore the end of the cooking period ac-
complishes two things: I'd The turkey
develops more attractive brown color.
10 The aroma is improved; opening
the foil allows the pent-up, steamy
Odor to escape.
If you use thermometer, it can be
inserted at this time in the center
of the thigh or breast. Continue to
cook the turkey until the thermometer
registers 1870 degrees to 100 degrees F.,
depending on how well done you want
the turkey.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1956-11-01


the family dinner table has never been
a simple task, as any homemaker
knows. large turkey is heavy to
lift and hard to handle before roasting.
But it's even more inconvenient TO lift
and turn while hot-an operation often
done to obtain uniform cooking of the
back and breast.
Now, a new procedure for cooking
turkey presents itself-zthe use of ALL
minum foil. Does it work? What are its
advantages? Its disadvantages?
In our tests, foil-wrapped turkeys
were compared with non-wrapped tur-
keys cooked at the traditional tempera-
lures. In all, 157 turkeys were used
for these comparisons. Preliminary
tests were made to determine if pro-
cedures could be worked out for cook
ing the turkeys without a rack and
without turning during cooking.
Summary of Results
Finding in brief The oven tenn
perature and procedure reported in this
article for cooking turkeys in foil (see
time table, gives turkey meat with
aroma, flavor, tenderness and juiciness
comparable to that of non-wrapped
turkey meat obtained by cooking at
the oven temperatures, 300 TO S25
degrees F., recommended by the Poul-
try and Egg National Board.
Tenderness of the turkey muscles
remained the same regardless of the
oven temperature used and whether or
not the turkey was wrapped in foil.
There were, of course, Individual varia-
tons in palatability among different
birds cooked by any one method.
Turkeys cooked in foil have some
outstanding characteristics. They do
not brown as extensively, and the color
has more of grayisll cast instead of
gOlden-brown tone. However, this
may be overcome by turning back the
foil Is to 20 minutes before the turkey
is done. The skin remains soft during
cooking and is easy to carve.
Skin Tears Easily
There is tendency for the skin to
tear easily and for the muscles to pull
away from the bones. We noted that
this happened most frequently where
the turkey came in close contact with
the foil on the bottom of the pan. The
parts involved were areas along the
back, along the wings and at the thigh
joints at the junction to the body.
Actually, this falling away of the
muscles and skin from the bone did
not detract too much from the appear.
ance if it occurred elsewhere than over
the breast or if the skin was not broken
along the keel bone. The muscles and
skin pulled away from the keel bone
in few birds, which made them less
attractive to carve at the table.
Turkeys cooked in foil to an internal
high temperature of 1876 degrees F
(meat thermometer used were ALWAYS
more well done than the non-wrappeC
turkeys cooked to the same tempera
ture. There were more drippings anC
less loss of moisture by evaporation
from foil-wrapped turkeys-thus plenty
of juice for making gravy.
Foil Weight
Light, medium and heavy fojls were
22-November !, 1856
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26

unit at Harrisburg in December,
1855.
While he was attending the
seminary, he worked as a recrea-
tion director under Brigadier John
S. Bishop, Sr., of the Salvation
Army. When he entered the 805th
one of the first men whom he en-
countered was Capt. John S. Bish-
op, Jr, adjutant of the unit and
the son of his former employer.
So other member of his family
nor any ministerial associates of
his are members of the Army re-
serve. 1t. Schappell explains that
he joined the Army's citizen-sold-
ier organization because he want
ed to be on hand and ready to
go in case we enter war again"
He explained that many of his
fellow high school students left
school to serve while he entered
the ministry. 81 feel an obligation
to do my part Also" 1t. Schap-
pell said.
1t. Col. Kurt Sachs, command
ing officer of the 805th Station
Hospital, expressed his pleasure
at the chaplains appointment. Re
garding 1t. Schappell's duties, 1t.
Col. Sachs said, "When at camp
Nhe will attend to the spiritual
needs of the unit. The chaplain
will give several hours of instruc-
ton on character guidance. In
addition, 1t. Schappell will at
tend short refresher course for
chaplains and will accompany the
unit on a week of field training.
1t. and Mrs. Schappell and their
two children reside at 40 South
Union ST., Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26
This Weeks
Social and
Personal
Events
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Allen
Owens, of Wilmington, have an
nounced the engagement of Mrs.
owens daughter, Miss Margaret
Fay Schantz, of New York, to
Mr.. Donald w. Scholle, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William D. Schoole,
of Mamaroneck, N. Y. Miss
Schantz, who was presented to
society in Philadelphia and Will
mington, attended st. Margaret's
School and the Pennsylvania Mu-
scum School of Art and is a grad
uate of the Masters School, Dobbs
Ferry, N. Y. Mr.. Scholle, who at
tended Choate School, is an alum
nus of Dartmouth College. Dur
ing World War II, he served in
the U. S. Navy and is an ensign
in the Naval Reserve. The we'd
ding will take place early in the
fall.
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26
The Smyrna Times
PHONE 522i SMYRNA. DELAWARE

Tosnded by Robert ID. Hoffecker. July s..
1854. Editor and proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert d. Hof-
feeker. Jr. from February 10. 1907 to
December "a. 1899.
Published Every Thursday Morning by
The Smyrna Times. Inc, 25 Commerce
Street. Smyrna. Del.
w. Lester Smith. Manager
ADVERTISEMENTS Smyrna Times
is the business medium not only for the
town it represents but for the outlying
district Of which il is the center. EN-
bracing the towns of Clayton. Kenton.
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Of SO cents per inch an insertion charg-
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Lost and Found Advertisements occupy
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per issue.
Entered as End class matter March l5.
1879 at the post Office at Smyrna. Del.
under Act Of Congress of March 3. 1879.
Subscription price, $500 per year. strictly
in advance.
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26
PLANT SAFETY
RATE LOWERED
81 Plants Out OF 80 Report
No Lost Time Accidents
In FOur-MOnth Period
FREQUENCY RATE 4.O6

The Delaware Safety Council
reported yesterday that 81 plant
and laboratories out of the 80
taking part in its Inter Plant
Safety Contest have successfully
gone through the first five months
of this year without a lost time
accident.
This is one less than the num-
ber that got through the first four
months without lost time acci-
dent, as reported few weeks ago
ab3,v--tt}ffe ab3,v the CeuHeil With reports fer
May received and compiled, E. j..
Riederer, the Councils vice presi-
dent for Industrial Safety, report
ed on the first five months rec
ord in the contest, which he said
is one of the many means used
by the Council to promote safety
at work.
The 90 plants and laboratories
had a total of ia lost time acci-
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26
Engagement Announced

DR.. and Mrs. Franklyn E. Yer
don, 1914 Anastasia Avenue, Coral
Gables, Florida have announced
the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Mary Lou Verdon to Mr.. Ebe
Lynch Joseph, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ebe Lynch Joseph, Sr., OF
Smyrna. Miss Verdon was grad
uatss-Ssana-- Garal---es sahles -Senlol
high school and attended Berkiey
Secretarial School in New York
City, and Washington College,
Chestertown, Md. Mr.. Joseph was
graduated from Smyrna High
School and Washington College
where he was a member of Theta
Chi fraternity. A November wed
ding is planned
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26

dents in the five months. During
that period, 32,213 employees work.
ed total of 28,106, 70S man hours.
The accident frequency rate for
the five months was 4.06 showing
a reduction from the rate of 4.29
for the first four months of this
year. The rate is one million
times the number of lost time ac-
cidents, divided by the hours
worked.
In the five months, the ia ac-
cidents resulted in 8,063 days lost.
The total of days lost, multiplied
by one million and divided by the
hours worked produced the acci-
dent severity rate. For the five
months it was 296.S7, while for
the first four months 1T was
344.64.
The report showed 18 lost time
accidents in May, as compared
with IL in April and 3S in March.
The 1s occurred among 1884
employees, Who worked 5,727,64O
man hours. The 18 accidents re-
suited in 353 days lost. These
figures produced a frequency rate
of 3.14 for the month, as compar-
ed with 4.06 for the five months.
They also gave a severity rate OF
61.63 as compared with 286.87 for
the five months.
Many of the plants and labora-
tories taking part in the contest
have long records with no acci-
dents. In the latest report, the
longest record is again that OF
the DUPONT Companys Elastom-
ers Laboratory, which has 1923 ac-
cident-free months.
The 80 plants and laboratories
taking part in the contest are in
firms and government agencies in
all parts Of Delaware, and they
include small as well as large
units.
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26
TO DEDICATE
STATE PARK
Continued from Page cAs

acquired by the State Park
Commission in 1851. Meanwhile
no human hand touched this for
mer spot which was once adver-
tised as Natures Own Pleasure
Grounds" and it became over
grown with all sorts. of weeds,
brambles, honeysuckle, etc. Ex-
cept for the great area cleared
for the modern Brandywine
Springs State Park, it remains
much the same today. Mr.. Geldof
says that it will some day be
fully restored, and it should re-
turn as 'Trhe Prettiest Spot in All
Delaware" as it was called in an
other of the park advertisements
around 1923, according to c. A.
Weslager in his book, Brandy
wine Springs"
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26
CIRCUIT RIDER
DAYS RETURN
Army Reserve Chaplain Calls
On Far-Flung Pensioners
On Weekly Trips
ALSO TEACHES SCHOOL

The days of the circuit rider
may not be over after all, at least
not in the case of an Army Re-
serve first lieutenant.
1t. Robert N. Schappell, newly
appointed chaplain of the 805th
Station Hospital Army reserve
unit of Wilmington, makes week.
ly calls on his far-fiung parishon-
ers in the course of his trip to
reserve meetings. 1t. Schappell
lives in Smyrna where he is pas
tor of the Church of the Nazar-
enc.
The congregation of the Smyr-
ma church includes residents who
live as far north as Middletown.
Thus, on Thursday nights, 1t.
Schappell dons his uniform, de-
parts shortly after dinner, visits
Pensioners in Middletown, and
finally continues on to the Robert
Kirkwood Reserve Training Cen
ter near Wilmington on the Kirk
wood Highway.
This involves a 70-mile trip each
week for the Brackville, Pa. ma
tive, but it's really nothing new.
Previously, 1t. schappell was the
pastor of church in Lebanon,
Pa, from which he travelled "A
miles each week to meetings of
an Army reserve unit in Harris
burg.
In addition to his ministerial
and military duties, 1t. Schappell
has assumed a third obligation.
He will teach the fourth grade
at Smyrna Elementary School
next fall, visiting his Pensioners
after the close of classes in the
afternoon
When he recently Joined the
8O5th Station Hospital, 1t. Schap-
pell became the first chaplain of
the unit which was reactivated
in September, 1854. He will parti-
cipate in two weeks of training
with other members of the unit
in August.
1t. Schappell received a B.A.
degree from Elizabethtown Col
lege and a Th.B. degree from
Eastern Pilgrim College at Allen
town, Pa. He did further study
ct s.t the Evangelical EssEsss,ass Reeferr Sernin=
ary at Lancaster, Pa, completing
this in the spring of 1855. His
first assignment was the Church
of the Nazarene in Lebanon, Pa,
position which he held until re-
Gently when he moved to Smyr-
ma.
1t. Schappell had no previous
military service before joining the
341st General Hospital reserve
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26
Pers o IS

Mr. and Mrs. Millard H. Pass
waters and daughter, Patsy, and
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Massey and
children of Clayton spent last
week at Fenwick Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph B. Pass
waters and son Michael and Mrs.
Florence Passwaters are spending
their vacation on motor trip
through Washington and Virginia
Mrs. Norma Denney and son,
steyie. of st. Petersburg, Fla,
were the guests of Mrs. r. II.
Denney and daughters, and Mrs.
o. e. Denney and family on Sat
arday.
among those from this area
who have attended the show, Kiss
Me Kate, at the Brandywine Mus
ic Box have been Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Golden, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Edward Wootten, Mrs. Charles M.
Guy Miss Elizabeth Thornley,,
Miss Mary B. Holland, Mrs. Louise
H. Burslem, and Mrs. Henry G.
Webb.
DR.. Norbert Rock has returned
20 his nome in Pittsburgh after
visit with his sister-in-law, Mrs.
L. M. Niles.
Mr.. Frank Bancroft has return
ed from Murray Bay, Canada
where he spent the month Of July
at the summer home of his grand
parents. He expects to leave on
Saturday for Camp Eagles Nest
Farm where he will serve as coun-
selor during the month of August.
Mrs. w. c. Deakyne, Sr., who
has been patient this week at
Milford Memorial Hospital is ex-
pected to return to her home at
the end of the week.
Mrs. Edith Wright Aykens and
daughter, Deeka, were guests on
Sunday of Mrs. Louise H. Burs-
lem and Mrs. Robert D. Hoffecker
on their return to their home in
Winston-Salem, N. c., after a Wis.
It in Long Branch, N. ]. and New
York City
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26

to accompany them. The trip to
Grove Point, Maryland will be
made on August 28, and unless a
lifeguard volunteers for the trip
it will be impossible for the girls
to go. Any interested person, so
qualified. may call Mrs. Gertrude
Birmingham at Smyrna 1865, or
Mrs. Mildred Kraus, Smyrna 1882.
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26
wesieyhan Methodist Church

The Rev. Stanley S. Taber, pas
Tor of Wesleyan Methodist Chapel,
announces services for Sunday,
July 29 as follows: Sunday School,
10 am; Morning worship, IL ain;
Young Peoples service at 7:15
pm; evening service, 7:45 pm.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday even
ing, August 1, at 7:45 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1956-07-26
Iifeguard Needed

Members of Troop 212, Girl
Scouts, plan an overnight in Aug
ust and need qualified lifeguard
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