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Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
2 FIRE ALARMS
SUNDAY NIGHT
One Was Home of Clarence
Tracy, Walkers; Home of
C. Guy, Leipsic Road
DEFECTIVE FIREPLACE

The volunteers of the Citizens
Hose Company answered two
alarms on Sunday evening, the
first at $50 pm. to the home of
Clarence Tracy, near Walkers
School. Caused by defective fire.
place, the weather boarding in
back of the fireplace had caught
fire. The weather boarding had
been covered with asbestos shing-
les on the outside of the house.
The family smelled smoke but
could not find it's source. The fire.
men pulled off the asbestos shing-
les and confined the damage to
an estimated $3.50. According to
the firemen this was a potentially
serious fire if it had started after
the family was asleep. Thirty
eight men responded and were in
service for three-quarters of an
hour. The men were called again
at 11:30 pm. to the home of
Carlton Guy, Sr., Leipsic Road,
where a defective fiue in the
chimney had set fire to parti-
ton between the livingroom and
kitchen. The blaze was confined
by the volunteers to the partition
between the rooms. The house is
owned by Herbert Hurd. Damage
was estimated at $500. The fire.
men were at the scene for one
and one-quarter hours.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
TO EXPAND
SUBSTATION
University of Delaware School
of Agriculture to Expand
Georgetown Substation
HELP MEET PROBLEMS

Services to Delaware agricul-
ture, performed by the George
town substation of the University
of Delaware School of Agricul-
ture, will be expanded as a result
of action by the University's
Board of Trustees.
In an effort to help meet some
of the more urgent problems of
farmers-particularly those in
Kent and Sussex counties, the
Board of Trustees has established
a Substation Division in the
School of Agriculture, to be ad-
ministratively responsible to the
dean of the school, DR.. G. M.
Worrilow, and to function at the
present agricultural substation
near Georgetown.
The new division will coordin-
ate and develop research, exten-
sion and short course programs
in agricultural production, mar
ketfng and other fields Research
to be conducted will include field
crops, vegetable and fruit pro-
duction, as well as poultry nutri-
ton, poultry disease control and
other problems important to Del
aware farmers.
]. Frank Gordy, county agent
leader and extension poultry spec
ialist in the School of Agricul-
ture, was appointed director of
the Substation Division. Gordy
has established his office at the
substation and final organization
of staff and services is to be COM
pleted by July 1, 1857.
AS means of increasing eff
cheney of production and improv-
ing quality of Delaware poultry
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Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
MERCHANTS HAD FINE
SEASON DESPITE STREET WORK

Indications are that the merch-
ants in Smyrna had a fine holi-
day season despite the hazards
of street construction early in
the shopping period. All agree
that after the resurfacing of
Commerce Street was completed
business picked up and the peak
of Christmas buying was reached
during the two weeks before, with
the usual surge on Christmas
Eve. Everhart Brothers report
that after analysis they find that
business there "paralleled the ma
tional picture" Business was slow
in starting but the peak two
weeks equaled last year, and in
dications are that the first quar-
ter of the year will hold up
we'll" Their store is closed the
day after Christmas and also the
day after New Years SO that
their employees have a chance to
enjoy the holiday season. Richard
c. Price at Boulevard Electric
Sales and Service said that bus
mess was "ahead of last season"
and that much of their business
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
celebrate 41st Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Conner
celebrated their 41st anniversary
on Tuesday. January / at their
home with a family reunion.
Those attending were Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Conner and sons,
Philip and Kevan, Warwick, Md;
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Berry and
Nancy, Jim and Susie, Dover; Mr..
and Mrs, William Conner VIII
liam, Jr,, Clarence and Ruth Ann,
Clayton; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Mitchell, Jr., Connie Lee and
Wanda, Smyrna; Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Tearle and daughter, De-
borah Lynn OF Middletown; and
Mr.. Douglas Dixon of Clayton
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
SMYRNA MAN
is HONORED
Norman G. Wilder Selected
AS One of Ten Conserva-
tionists for Nash Award
DEVELOPED PROGRAM

Norman G. Wilder Smyrna,
conservation director, State Board
of Game and Fish Commissioners,
has been selected as one of the
ten conservationists throughout
the United States for the 1856
Nash Conservation Award. George
Romney, president of the Ameri-
can Motors Corporation, announc-
ed the award in Detroit. Mr..
Wilder was chosen for the award
"for his work in developing a
soundly conceived basic statewide
program of wildlife management
and, particularly, for his success
full work in wet-lands acquisition,
development, and management. "
It was under Mr.. Wilder's direc-
ton that the 5000 acres of gov
ernment-owned land along the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
was designated as public hunting
grounds, and that the Woodland
Beach Public Hunting Area was
set up cast of Smyrna. He assist
ed in the management of the
2,700-acre Petersburg Farm-game
management area as refuge and
public hunting area and has di-
rected much of the work in the
Assowoman Bay area. Each of
the ten professional conservation
workers, selected as typifying
Americas thousands of conscien-
tious, dedicated professional con-
servationists, will receive $500
and a bronze plaque. In addition,
plaques will be awarded to ten
non-professional conservationists
whose contributions to conserva-
tion of natural renewable re-
sources-soil, water, forest, fish,
and wildlife-were made as acts
of good citizenship. The 20 win
ners were selected by a commit
tee of distinguished conservation
lists from nominations submitted
by officials of state, federal, and
private conservation agencies
'Much of the enjoyment of the
outdoors depends upon the auto
mobiles" Mr.. Romney said. 1--WE
therefore feel that American Mo-
tors has a large stake in con-
serving the resources that have
made America a rich and beauti-
full country. Another winner in
the professional group is Marsh
all T. Augustine, Annapolis, Md,
work unit conservationist for the
U. S. Conservation Service
Among the non-professional per-
sons who received awards are
Edwin R. Conklin, high school
teacher of Butler, N. j., and DIR.
Paul H. Fluek, physician, Lam
bertville, N. j.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
Christmas at Nursing Home

The Scott Nursing Home was
decorated with flowers and Christ
mas wreaths for the holiday sea-
son. Mrs. Emma Mills was the
hostess and presented Christmas
gifts and served refreshments to
all the residents. The nurses also
did their share in making the
holidays happy. Mrs. Scott wish
es to thank everyone who assist
ed in any way by showing their
interest in the home.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
HUNTING AT BOMBAY HOOK
Drawing Took Place wednesday
for Permission to Hunt Deer

James Donovan, president of
the Federation of Sportsman and
Conservation Clubs in Delaware
opened the drawing Wednesday,
Dec. 26 at 10 am. at Bombay
Hook by picking Robert Haber,
Wilmington, for the first of 100
persons awarded permission to
hunt one-half day on the Hook.
There were 22S persons who ap-
piled for the hunting privilege.
Since less than 600 acres of the
refuge are opened to deer hunt
ing, officials feel that 25 persons
each half day of the 2-day season
can safely hunt the area. Per-
mits will be mailed to the sue
cessful persons; and these must
be shown upon arriving and leav-
ing the Refuge.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
Services at st. Peters Church

Services at st. Peters Episco-
pal Church on the Feast of the
Epiphany, Sunday, January g.
will be Holy Communion at 8
am; Church School, 10 am;
Holy Communion and sermon by
the rector, the Rev. F. Sydney
Bancroft, IL am; Nursery-Kind-
ergarten, IL am. The Feast of
Lights will be held at the church
at Z pm, followed by a fellow
ship hour in the parish house.
The choir and cast for the pag-
cant will hold a rehearsal on
Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
Christmas Gifts For Relief

Two young girls have turned
their Christmas gifts into the
means of serving the cause OF
Hungarian relief and have now
earned $1.30 for the fund. Mari
jane Mills and Charlotte Still each
received weaving looms for Christ
mas and decided to use them to
make pot holders which they are
selling. The idea for the project
was their own according to the
mothers. They are the daughters
of Mr.. and Mrs. David c. Mills
and Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Still,
Jr.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
Pomona Grange To Meet

The regular meeting of the
Kent County Pomona Grange will
be held at Harrington Grange
Hall tomorrow starting at a ses-
sion scheduled for 10 am. Mrs.
James Fleming, master of the
Smyrna Grange, has named re-
presentatives to attend the POM
ona meeting. The next regular
meeting of the Smyrna Grange
will be held on Thursday, Jan.
10. The program will be arrang-
ed by Mrs. Arthur Short.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
serving in Armed Services

Pvt. Robert H. Graham, II, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Huey Graham,
Townsend, recently completed the
second phase of a six-month tour
of active military training under
the Reserve Forces Act program
at Fort Knox, KY. Graham re-
ceived eight weeks automotive
maintenance helper training after
completing basic combat training.
He attended Middletown High
School.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
DeIaware's Waterfowl Population

Delaware's Waterfowl Population
Delaware's waterfowl popula-
ton has doubled in the last
month. The State is now sup
porting approximately $4,000
ducks and geese which is an av-
erage population for this time of
year. The increased number of
birds has been reflected in better
hunting throughout much of the
waterfowl range in the State. The
number of geese in Delaware is
the highest ever reported, 10000
birds, as compared to 10000 in
1855 and 5000 in 1854.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
Oakes Family Reunion

The Lions Club dance gave the
Cakes family the opportunity of
a family reunion, with Francis
Cakes the genial host. Paul Oakes
came down from Newark, Doro-
thy Cakes, from Delaware City;
and Bill Cakes came up from
Georgia. Friends of the family
were also included in the group
at the holiday dance held at the
armory.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
TO EVALUATE
HIGH SCHOOL
School Staff Preparing Re-
port on Various Aspects
of School Program
HELD EVERY 10 YEARS

Moore High School, Smyrna, are
now preparing final reports on
the various aspects of the school
program in preparation for the
evaluation of the High School to
be held on February 18th, 18th
and 18th. This evaluation, part
of the program of the Middle
States Association of Colleges
and Secondary schools for accred-
iting schools and colleges, must
be held every 10 years. The last
evaluation was held in 1916. The
complete evaluation program in
cludes a self-evaluation by the
staff of the secondary school,
checking of this evaluation by a
committee of educators selected
by the Commission on Secondary
Schools, preparation for the
school of an official report, graph
ic and descriptive, based on the
findings of the committee, and
final accreditation based on this
report. In preparing for the visit
by the committee the staff of the
High School has been busy during
the past four months studying
various aspects of the schools
program. Each teacher is serv-
ing on three committees, and
these committees have met each
week since September. Committee
chairmen are now reporting their
findings to the entire faculty in
series of meetings held in the
high school library on Monday
evenings. Reports were heard
during December on the Program
of Studies, the Library Services,
School Plant, Pupil Activities,
Guidance Services and School
Staff and Administration. During
January the faculty will meet on
the 7th, 18th, 21st and 18th to
hear reports on the various sub
ject areas, English, mathematics,
social studies, etc. and on Pupil
Population. Mr.. e IN RS on p.
Slacum of the North Bethesda
Junior High School, Maryland is
chairman of the visiting Commit
tee, and Mr.. Ernest w. Snod-
grass, supervisor of the Elkton
schools is assistant chairman.
The entire visiting committee
which will spend three days in
the Smyrna High School numbers
IA, representing principals, head
masters, teachers of various SUBJ
ject fields, University instructors
and superintendents. The Smyrna
Schools must provide this COM
mittee with a detailed written re-
port, evaluating all aspects of the
high school program and plant.
This report will be reviewed and
checked by members of the COM
mittee and they will submit their
findings to the Commission on
Secondary Schools with their rec
concentrations. Mr.. Charles v.
Williams, high school principal
and Mr.. George v. Kirk, superin-
tendent of schools from Smyrna
have met with Chairman Slacum
and assistant Chairman Snod-
grass recently to plan and CO.
ordinate the visit. Tentatively, |
the visit will begin with a dinner
meeting at the Wayside Inn,
Smyrna on Sunday evening, jan
uary 10th. The faculty of the |
high school will be introduced to
the committee at am. on Mon
day, February 18th. The Smyrna
Board of Education will meet
with the committee on Monday
evening, and the visiting COM
mittee will meet with represent
atives of the community on Tues
day, February 18th. The commit
tee will work morning, afternoon
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Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
Ambulance Called To Accident

The David c. Harrison Post
No. IA, American Legion ambu.
lance was called Wednesday al
10:40 am. to an accident al
Colts, Md, where a train hit 9
tractor-trailer loaded with canned
goods. George r. Baker, RID. Eel
ton, was the driver who was TAX
en- to Kent General Hospital,
Dover.
Smyrna times., 1957-01-03
Death of Mrs. Lillian BoyIes

Mrs. Lillian Boyles, SO, wife of
Charles H. Boyles, formerly of
Smyrna, passed away suddenly on
December IL at Phoenix, Arizona.
Interment was at Resthaven Park
Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona on
December 13.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-08-24

A new commandment I give
unto you, That ye love one an
other; as I have loved you,
that We also love one another.
-(St. John Is, 34.)
To break this command
ment is to suffer the cancer
GUS disease Of hatred, bitter
ness and resentment which
can destroy US. To keep It 10
to know mental, physical and
spiritual happiness, and the
divine reward Of inner peace
and strength.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-08-24
TAKE STATE PRIDE

cts too bad all the citizens of
the state couldn't see the Illinois
National Guard at camp. 1t was
no holiday, training went on
every possible hour. There were
night problems, the artillery
fired out on the ranges, the
signal corps went through con-
slant drills, the infantry worked
out tactics in the field. At night
guards walked their posts
around camp installations, as
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-08-24
Apex Club
to Crown
Miss 1858
GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!

GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!
Miss Robbins of 1858 will be
crowned on Labor Day at the
Apex Country Club.
REGISTER NOW in the first
Miss Robbins of 1858" Beauty
Contest at the Apex Country
Club, the finals of which will be
staged on Labor Day, September
2, 1857. Win prizes, cash awards
and magazine fame and fortune!
First prize winner will receive
a cash award; course in model
ing school and picture in nation
al Negro magazine.
The second and third prize
winners will receive awards in
cash.
Register TODAY at the APEX
Country Club.
1854 Claire Boulevard
Ivory Gladney, owner of the
Apex Country club, said Monday
that all Robbins, Illinois girls
who desire to enter the contest
the first staged and sponsored in
Roblbins-should file entry at the
club within the next week.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-08-24
Negro Republic Bars
10 Jehovah's Witnesses

Ten A mer c a missionaries
we're deported to Puerto Rico
from the Dominican Republic
August 3, Mr.. Vaillancourt, pre-
siding minister of the Blue Island
Congregation of Jehovah's Wit
nesses, announced this week.
Fare was paid by the Dominican
government and the missionaries
were escorted, under arrest, to
the plane.
Action came on the heels OF
"a way of persecution equaled
only in Communist countries
climaxed by a total ban pro-
scribing the work of Bible edu-
cation conducted 10y the Wit
nesses in the Dominican Repub-
lie since 1945.
An ultimatum to the Christian
missionaries to renounce all as
ISOLATION with the organization
and cease communication with
their Brooklyn, N. Y, office or
leave the country was made last
month by Major General Ar
thuro Espaillat, Minister of Sc
curity, whom the us. govern
ment has sought to question in
the disappearance of DR.. Jesus
de Galindez. Some of the mis-
sionaries have been in the coun-
try for II years.
According to afficial n VS.
sources of the Dominican Re-
public, prescription of the Chris
tan activity of Jehovah's Wit
nesses, legalized by President
Hector Trujillo on July % and
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-08-24

the law carries penalties of from
one to three months imprison-
ment with fines of from $50 to
500. 1t was announced that over
one million dollars had been ap-
propriated by the Dominican
government to enforce the ban.
Mr.. Vallancourt said full
scale campaign to restrict the
religious freedom of the Witness
es has been underway since
July l. Kingdom Hall meeting
places had been ordered closed
and about $50 of Jehovah's Wit
nesses were brought in for ques-
tioning. The Witnesses have been
subjected to beatings and vio-
lence by police and prison
guards in an effort to make them
renounce all association with
the movement, Mr.. Vaillancourt
stated. About fifty are now ir
prison, some with sentences O.
two years.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-08-24

we'll as at ammo dumps and
equipment in the field, just as
on any military post" Gibson
City Courier
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-08-24

D PATRONIZE OUR ADVER-
TISERS. They are the Back
bone of Business in Robbins.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1957-08-24
SAINT PAUL
CHURCH NEWS
3637 139th Street
Robbins, Illinois
Order of Service
900 am. ....... Sunday School
HOO am. =. Divine Worship

Last Sunday our pastor was
back in the pulpit. Her subject
was, Priority of the Kingdom;
the text, But seek We first the
kingdom of God and his righ-
teousness and all these things
will he added unto you. (St.
Matthew $3.50. Therefore, say
unto you, take no thought for
your life what We shall eat or
Continued on page A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-18
story Behind the P0os,

N1Ot long ago neishbOr Of ours lost her
house By fire. Al 3pm. / Was digni6ed. Wiile-
caapbOard New England hOuse thaf hid sheE-
tered family EOr seneratiOn; By @:30. 4 vas .
hlackened heap Of smoking timbeEs- Al ilae
family silver, al the antiques. eveybOdys
ciCahes. cherished photographs = al went up
IN smoke.
The neighbCu were veEy kind. Thy brought
suilcases Of the things One needs - and EFF the
Sliicases. because one needs them, too. Our
friend was quite OWercOme By an the love that
was slsOWesed On her and her sons Yea the
sense of loss was keen.
Shortly after the fire, my husband sent the
poem At EFT. listing what he loved about the
world and indicating how reluctant he would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-18

Be to IeaVe e. Alter reading
the poem. our friend WrUae Us:
"YOu have made me emem-
Der an the things I had that
couldn't be burned!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-18
MORNING WORSHIP /sy'


IUake and hear L rainine.
Wee dad, what would ! give
Lazily to e here,
Like tbs, and EVe?...
How shall praise them:
An the sweet beinR
EaernaIIy that OutliVe
Ne and my dying?
Mountains, I mean; wind, wafer, air;
Grass, and huee trees; clouds, flowers,
And thunder. and night.
Turks, l man. and tOads; hawks. herOns, I
Gzveyards, and towns, and trOut; roads, 6.
Red benies, and deer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-08-18

This Week ~. ..r1..A. ..-.Av "a.
oE05z. United MeSup4pas MAgGiAe CNPoNAios
as Lezhgaoa Avrm4 NV Kwk I,MY
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-07-27

The Woman's Society of Chris
tan Service of Kelly's Chapel
Methodist Church wiches to ex-
press their sincere gratitude to the
parents and sponsors for their
support in making our Baby Con-
test success.
Left to right: Bernitha Rollins
was second prize winner. She is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Car
roll Rollins. She was sponsored by
Mrs. Leona Young; Tyrone DAN
iels, the first prize winner. He is
the son of Mrs. Mary Jane Davis.
So onsor, Mrs. Ernmaline Patter-
son; Wayne Anthony Sharpe, son
of Mrs. Hursheal Thomas, spon-
sor, Miss Helen Matthew; Johnny
Pa -Smore Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnny Passmore ST., sponsor,
Mrs. l.. w. Mitchell; Leroy Spen-
Ger, son of Mrs. Lizzie Spencer,
sponsor, Mrs. Lilly Mae Pearson.
All of the babies received gifts.
The Get Acquainted Sip at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard J.
McGhaney was largely attended
last Sunday. Our guest speaker,
Clifford r. Matthe:ss, held the
audience Spellbound.
Baldwin Hepburn rendered a
solo which was enjoyed by all.
Others on the program were
Miss Eliabethz Banks, Miss Bar
bara Prince, The Heavenly Cos
pei Stars and Mrs. J. L. Dixon,
who gave very inspiring talk
She recently returned from the
School of Missions. She attended
at Outside Assembly in Wave
land, Miss, also Boylan-Haven
School in Jacksonville.
We sincerely thank all partici-
pants on the program and Mrs. L
w. Mitchell for serving as mistress
Of ceremonies. Thanks again to
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard McGhaney
The youths of the church would
be in change of the services Sum
day morning. We are asking the
members and friends to please
come. out and worship with them
Rev. Leroy Dell, pastor
M. c. Nealy, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-07-27
In and Around The
Bahamas

The Finance Committee recon-
mended to the House of Assemb-
ly on July IL for its confederation
the largest loan in the hosiery of
Legislature - $6,342,000. T h e
proposed loan is for the construc-
ton of a steam turbine power
station and water distillation
plant at Clifton Pier at the West
ern end of New Providence. The
Electricity Corporation, the Hon.
Eugene Dupuch, c. B. E., chair
man, presented the resolution to
the House.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-07-27

LITTLE LINDA DARNEIL SIMS
who passed away July %, 1856.
We often sit and think of you
And then of how you died,
To think you could not say good
bye
Before you closed your eyes
The blow was hard, the shock
severe,
We, never thought your death so
near
But only those who lost can tell
The pain Of parting without fare
well.
Mary Sims, mother
Marion Sims, father
Larry and Edward Sims,
brothers
Ruth Smart and Phoebe
Vaughn, grand mothers
Homer sins. grandfather
Aunts and ! host Of relatives
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-07-27

\ Funeral was held Saturday, July
20 at 2:30 pm. at the Church of
God in Christ for Mrs. Cora Smith
of 1880 NV 5th place. Mrs. Smith
died at, Para Villa Convalescent
Home. Survivors are a brother,
Leo Haywood of Columbia, Ohio,
and Mrs. Matte Turner of Mi
uni. Interment was held at Ever
grsxl Cemetery.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-07-27

James Reed Jr., of 1885 NV
22nd ave., died at State prison
July 10 as a result of drowning.
Funeral services were held Sat-
urday, July 20 in the chapel with
Rev. Smith officiating. Survivors
are a mother, Mrs. Rita Reed,
father, James Reed, two sisters,
2 aunts, 8 uncles.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-07-27
New Homes

Open from 3 10 5 pm. 2911
NV 43rd Terr. z bedroom,
1888 NV 55th Terr., ; bed.
rooms, Florida Room. Will
build to suit on my lots or
yours. Baron, JE $3.50.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-07-27

Robin Dazelle Baker, the in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cliff Baker of 1852 NV 47th st.
died at Mt. Sinai Hospital on the
morning of July. d. Chapel SER
vices, with Rev. S. A. Thomas Of
ficiating, were conducted on
Tuesday, July % with burial at
Lincoln Memorial cemetery.