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Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
Cymkhana (Track
Meet On Wheels)
Slated At Dover

Delaware Auto Sport Club will
hold Gymkhana Ia track meet
on wheels) at 10 am. Sunday,
Dec. IA at the Edgehill Shop
ping Center, Dover. This will be
the first time that an event of
this type has been staged in the
Dover area for both public par
ticipation and spectatorship.
Automobiles will be divided into
five different classifications,
thereby giving all an equal
chance to win. American made
touring cars will not compete
with the smaller imports. Though
new to Dover, the Gymkhana is
ancient in origin, having started
in the days of the Bengal Lam
GERS. These knights of old, when
not defending India, had lots of
time to kill. One day one bet an
other that he could spear rings
while charging at full speed. The
game caught on fast and, long
after the Lancers had become
legendary, the owners of those
''dexterous little cars" decided
it might be fun to try the same
kind of tricks. Today, gymkhana
events are likely to include a
dozen different demanding exhi-
bitions of coordination. Events
range from spearing ballons to
driving a serpentine course
around pylons not unlike a skier
banking his way through a sal
ON race. Time is of the essence
with the "silver" going to the
driver who runs the course in
the shortest time and with the
least penalties. The sure, steady,
moderate-speed driver often
earns a better score than the
'hell-bent-for- r-election" driv e
who doesn't stop on line or
hits a pylon, thereby losing pre-
cious points. This event is open
to any licensed, insured driver.
Anyone desiring more informa-
tion may contact Henry Kreiser
at Imported Cars in Dover or
George Parker in Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
Janecees Pledge
Exchange Support

The regular meeting of the
Smyrna-Clayton Janecees was
held recently at the home of
Mrs. George D. Wright, with
Mrs. Martin Golden presiding.
Nelson S. Everhart was the guest
speaker, presenting the proposed
student-exchange program. The
local Janecees have been invited
to attend the Christmas party of
the Middletown Janecees on
Monday, Dec. Is. BY virtue of
having helped with the forma-
ton of the Middletown chapter,
the Smyrna-Clayton Janecees
will present the group with an
engraved gavel. The Janecees
will hold a food sale on Satur-
day, Jan. "a, the proceeds to go
toward their contribution to the
student-exchange program at the
high school.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11

disconnect the power first.
These eight hints on indoor
tree trimming were listed:
l.. Place tree away from fire.
places, radiator heat, open flames
of any kind or tables with ash
trays.
2. Use non-inflammable orna-
ments.
3. Trim your tree from the top
down.
4. Don't smoke while decorat-
ing tree.
5. Be sure to use a ladder for
high work.
6. Check all wiring before
placing on tree for worn or fray
ed cords.
7. Don't overload light cir
cults.
s. Never use candles.
Here are four safety hints fol
the holiday kitchen:
/. Clear room of the kiddies
and all pets to avoid accidents.
2. Keep curtains or hanging
towels away from burners.
3. Turn pot handles inward tc
avoid being knocked off.
4. Put away sharp tools i'm
mediately after use to keep them
out of children's reach.
Two points to remember te
Invite safety to your holiday
party are these:
l. Watch out for fires-Christ
mas trees, packages stored in the
home, screens not used in from
of fireplaces-all add to fire haz
ards.
2. Eat, drink and be merry
but if you drink don't drive.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11

ships of the financial picture.
The teachers will follow up Mr..
Gilmore's talk by visits to the
town Office, the police station,
and the town water and sewage
disposal plants, at which time
they will have an opportunity
to talk to the persons in charge
of the operation of these various
departments. The teachers have
also been invited to visit and
view the operations of Wilson
Refrigeration, Inc, Smyrna, and
Wheatley, Inc, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
4-H Trudor, Dairy
Champs For 1858

Skillful tractor operation mer-
tied statewide recognition this
year for Wayne Currey, 16, Of
Wyoming. He was named state
winner in the All Tractor pro-
gram. and was awarded trip to
the National All Club Congress
by American Oil Co. The con-
gress convenes Nov. 30-Dec. 4.
The best thing that happened
to this teenager in 1858 was his
dads purchase of a second trac-
tor for the 151-acre Currey farm.
Wayne, who has successfully
blended intense desire and hard
work, Immediately took over the
machine. The result was an out
standing project; county honors
and a top rating in the Kent
Sussex Fair.
This background aided Wayne
when he and his father attended
the National plowing contest at
Hershey, Pa.
During his All membership,
Wayne won more than 80 blue
ribbons at achievement days,
and at the Kent County Fair.
Wayne Simpson, Is, of Hous-
ton, is an authority on dairying.
He was named state winner in
the All Dairy program.
Simpson followed in the foot
steps of his brother, Richard, an
outstanding 4-H'er, and more
than filled the latter's All shoes.
His All Dairy program brought
him numerous Kent-Sussex
County Fair awards and state
plaudits.
Three demonstrations, includ-
ing How to Choose Your Dairy
Animal" won state honors. In
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
Century Club
Continued from Page One

Continued from rage One
the executive committee held at
her home at which recommen-
dation to the membership of a
contribution to the Hospital for
the Mentally R e t a r d e d was
made. Mrs. ] Everett Lofland
was named chairman of the sew
ing contest. 1t was suggested
that Mrs. Clay Bailey, commun-
ity affairs chairman, be named
chairman in charge of the COM
munity achievement projec t !.
Mrs. Robert Schanberger and
Mrs. George Bolts were propos-
ed as new members of the club.
Mrs. George v. Kirk, citizenship
chairman, will present James
Rosbrow, president of the State
Parent Teacher Association, at
the club meeting on Thursday,
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
Student Exchange
Meeting Arranged

The public is invited to attend
the meeting to be held tonight,
at 8:15 pm. in the library of the
John Bassett Moore High School,
Frazier Street entrance, where
the detectives of the Student
Exchange program at the high
school will be outlined and plans
made for further necessary steps
to be taken in the Smyrna Spec
ial School District. All interested
persons in the district, which in
cludes Kenton, Hartly, Clayton,
Leipsic, Smyrna and the rural
areas between, are urged to at
tend.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
Hunters Capture Two Bucks

Charles Wagaman of Howard
Street, Smyrna, was one of the
two hunters in party of five
who killed a deer on a recent
trip into Pennsylvania. His prize,
a 5-point buck weighing los
pounds, was the larger of the
two animals slain. Jacob Mast of
Wyoming brought down a g.
point buck weighing IS pounds.
Other members of the party
were Noah Byler, Harvey Yoder
and Ira Yoder.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
Ten Die
Continued from Pare One

Cuyler, 5; Lidia Elaine Archer,
10 months; Margaret Bessix, %.
Seriously burned in Kent Gener-
al Hospital, Dover, is Valerie K.
Wilson, S. Levenia Cuyler, %,
escaped by jumping out of a Sec
ond floor window. George Pull
ing, "a, who state police said
made unsuccessful attempts to
rescue some of the children, was
also burned. Both were treated
at the Dover hospital and re-
leased. Mrs. Callie Wilson, head
of the household, was working
in a restaurant near Smyrna.
Ernestine Archer, l6, and Nancy
Lee Rolling, IL, had gone to a
store in a friends car for more
kerosene and had not returned
when the stove flared up. The
injured were taken to Kent Cen
eral Hospital in the Legion am
bulance. The dead were all taken
to Delaware Hospital by Deputy
Coroner Edward R. Bell, pro-
nounced dead on arrival, and re-
moved to the Bell Funeral Home,
Wilmington. State police said the
house was on County Route All
half a mile north of Prices Corn
er, a small community five miles
west of Route 13, about half way
between Blackbird and Clayton.
Heater Was 'Burping'
Fire Marshal William F. Fav-
niger said the fire was due to
malfunction of a portable oil
heater "of the type we have been
complaining about for a long
time" He said Freddie and Ern-
est Wilson, William Archer, Lev
lie Cuyler, Lidia, Archer, and
Margaret Bessix were on the
second floor, along with Robert
Ryder, "a, the only person in the
house to escape uninjured. The
others were on the first floor
when the fire broke out. Pulling,
he said, noticed the heater max
ing a quiet 'burping" noise and
examined it, but it seemed to be
all right. Later he heard the
noise again, and while he was
looking at the stove, flames
burst out the top. Favinger said
Pulling told him the exploding
stove blew burning coal oil
around the floor and carpet.
These, plus loose wallpaper and
the dried wood walls, caught fire
Immediately. -.
Cut in Second Escape
Pulling shouted for Ryder,
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11

Jan. 8. Mrs. F. S. Bancroft will
be hostess at the next meeting
of the executive committee at
The Rectory on Thursday, Jan.
Is.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11

August, one of Simpsons heifers
won a first prize in the George
town Artificial Breeders Show.
A calf also won blue ribbon at
the county fair.
Simpson has carried dairy
each of his six years with the
Houston Cardinal Alters. He
also has been active with the
county committee for the dairy
festival.
The oliver Corporation will re-
ward this young dairy farmer
with congress trip.
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
Dated December 5, 1868
To The Above Named Defendant:
If this summons 10 served personally
upon you. then. in case of your failure.
within 20 days after such service. ex-
elusive of the day of service. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to the complaint. the case will be
tried without further notice.
If personal service is not made upon
you and if this summons is published az
required by statute. then, in case of your
failure, within 20 days from service by
publication of this summons, to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to the complaint, the case will be
tried without further notice.
WILLIAM M. PASKEY,
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
WILLIAM M. PASKEY,
Prothonotary

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
Dated December 8. 1858
To The Above Named Defendant:
If this summons is served personally
upon you, then. in case of your failure,
within 20 days after such service. excla-
sive of the day of service. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to the complaint, the case will be
tried without further notice.
If personal service is not made upon
you and if this summons is published as
required by statute. then. in case of your
failure. within 20 days from service by
publication of this summons. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer 70 the complaint. the case will be
tried without further notice.
WILLIAM M. PASKEY.
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE

Delaware in and for Kent County
Aaron L. Awkard
Plaintiff.
v.
Mary Nell Awkard
Defendant.
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County:
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defendant
so that. within 20 days after service
hereof upon defendant. exclusive of the
day of service, defendant shall serve upon
Herman c. Brown. Esq.,, plaintiffs at
torney, whose address is The Green.
Dover. Delaware. an answer to the COM
plant.
To serve upon defendant copy hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served per-
sonally. to publish this process as re-
auired by statute.
WILLIAM M. PASKEY,
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11
Teachers

Continued from Page One
and explained the expenditures,
income, and bonding relation
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
In The Superior Court of The State of
Delaware In And For Kent County
Elsie E. Burke
Plaintiff.
".
Wilbert H. Burke
Defendant.
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County;
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defendant
DO that. within 20 days after service hereof
upon defendant. exclusive of the day of
service. defendant shall serve upon
Ernest v. Keith, ESQ.,, plaintiffs attorney.
whose address is Keith Building. Dover,
Delaware. an answer to the complaint.
To serve upon defendant a copy hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served per-
sonally. 20 publish this process as re-
Quired by statue.
WILLIAM M. PASKEY,
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1958-12-11

Pulling shouted for Ryder,
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
PREDICT RECORD BEAN CROP
Agriculture Prediction Calls For
10000 Acre Increase in State

With soybeans rapidly coming
to the fore as the leading field
crop in Delaware, the State De-
velopment Department estimates
that Delaware farmers will plant
a record acreage in this crop in
1858. Basing its estimates on in
formation from the U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture and other
usually reliable sources, the State
agency predicts that a record
breaking $4,000 acres will be de-
voted to soybeans this year, In
1857, Delaware farmers planted
$4,000 acres in this crop.
A survey of farmers planting
intentions, made by the Agricul-
ture Department, shows according
to the Development Department,
that potato planings will likely
be increased; oat and barley plant
ings will remain virtually un-
changed from 1857, and acreage
devoted to corn and hay will be
reduced this year.
Potato paintings, according to
the survey, will be increased to
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
EXTENSION SERVICE OFFERS
NEW GARDEN MANUAL

A new home gardeners manual
for care of ornamental plants is
being offered by the Delaware
Agricultural Extension Service.
The publication was compiled
by DIR. L. P. Kelsey, entomologist;
DR.. D. F. Crossan, plant patholo-
gist; DIR. c. w. Dunham, horticul-
turist; and Prof. c. E. Phillips,
agronomist, all on the University
of Delaware staff.
The circular begins with a Sec
tion on control of insects of
trees, shrubs, roses, bulbs, roots,
lawns, soils, and flower gardens.
A section follows on general dis
ease control measures, and in
cludes specific recommendations
for trees, shrubs, roses, bulbs,
roots, and lawns.
Remaining portion of the pub
lication contains information about
fertilization and cultural prac-
tices. After some general recon-
mendations, this section deals
with trees, Towering shrubs, ever
greens, pruning trees and shrubs,
transplanting trees and shrubs,
roses, flowers, bulbs, and lawns.
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
SOYBEANS AND MILLET
MAKE GOOD HAY

Kent County farmers will need
extra hay this year, because many
clover seedlings have failed due to
the 1857 drouth and the severe
winter season. 1t will soon be time
to do something about it. A mix
ture of 20 pounds of millet and
11s bushels of soybeans per acre
seeded about May 18th will pro-
duce from to tons of good
quality hay, according to George
Vapaa, county agent.
Use the German variety of mil
let. Black Wilson soybeans made
the best variety for hay although
the yellow or green varieties may
be used.
Care should be taken in seeding
not to cover the millet too deep.
Seed it on the surface and press
it into the soil with a cultipacker.
An application of 800 to 500
pounds of a 10-10-10 fertilizer
drilled in ahead of the seeding
will give an increased yield.
BY harvesting the crop about
July Goth, it is possible to make
a second planting and which can
be harvested the latter part of
September and thus increase the
total tonnage of hay produced.
While there are other crops that
can be used for emergency hay
such as Sudan Grass, Oats and
other small grains, none of them
provide either the quality or guam
tity of hay as the soybeans and
millet mixture.
Mr.. Vapaa emphasized that a
survey of pasture and hay condi-
tions in Kent county shows that
the clovers failed to grow much.
But in many cases, the orchard
grass or other grasses in hay mix
lures are still good enough to
push along with extra nitrogen
fertilizer.
Farmers should figure on min
imum of two tons of hay per COW
if no silage is available. Further
information on hay, silage, or pas
ture crops is available at the
County Agricultural Extension
Service office on the second floor
of the Dover postoffice.
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
STILL TIME TO PLOW BORERS
UNDER BY MAY

Even though many of Della
wares corn fields have been pret-
ty much under water in recent
weeks, meaning that plowing corn
borer infested debris under to
control the pest was impossible,
there is still time to do the job
According to Prof. Donald Mac
Creary, acting chairman of the
department of entomology at the
University of Delaware, farmers
can pillow up to May l and still
kill many of the pests that caus-
ed loss last season of over 100000
bushels of corn.
Prediction is the borer will in
crease in Delaware this year, un-
less another season unfavorable
as the past one for borers comes
along this summer. Last season
the drought, severe winter wealth
er, and destruction by plowing
before May l reduced borer num-
bers.
Prof. ,MacCreary's suggestion
for controlling the pests is to
plow under cleanly, or burn al
corn stalks in fields, feed lots, and
other locations before May 1.
The entomologist said corn Dor
ers overwinter in old corn stalks
left in fields. Destruction in this
stage is much easier and less ex.
pensive than spraying to contro
in May and June.
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
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Mayors andN
Joseph A. Nuss, Masonry Contractor And Builder,
Does All Block, Brick, Concrete And Plastering,
Builds Custom HOmes Also Repairs And Alterations

ering, including white coating, and
concrete work are expertly hand.
led by Mr.. Nuss.
He installs curbs, sidewalks,
driveways, cellars, swimming
pools, patios and steps.
Homes of all types are con-
structed to custom order by Mr..
Nuss, who builds to specifications
and features quality work, done
with the best in materials and
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24

son, James Vaughn, Patsy Dun
mack.
Grade 3B, Mrs. Smith, teacher
August Diemicke, Richard Moor
Robert Rogers.
Grade 4, Mrs. Moore, teacher
Michael Bowers, Robert Carson
Robert Faulkner, Thurlow Mar
tin.
Grade 5, Mrs. Mills, teacher
Jane Urian, Billy Hutchinson
Tommy Timmons.
Grade SO, Mrs. Mears, teacher
Lynn Shallenberger.
Grade 6, Mrs. Hynson, teacher
Robert Crossley, Robert Justis
Paul Mast, William Shockley
Charlotte Sylvester, Rita Diem
icke.
Grade IA, Mrs. Brown, teacher
Ronald Birmingham, Jane!
Greene, Clinton Robertson, Lynn
Thornton, Lynn Wheatley, Rutl
Ann Conner, Sandra Hurd, Mil
dred Ryan.
Grade 7B, Mrs. Rush, teacher
Clarence Conner, Nancy Wheatley
Grade 8A, Mr.. Kohland, teach
er-John Dunnack, Charles Hurd
Andrew Roth, Clarence Traverse
Joyce Cole.
Grade 8B, Mr.. Wharton, teach
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
STATE FARMERS URGED TO
PLANT SUDAN GRASS

Delaware farmers have beer
urged to plant Sudan grass as
supplemental summer pasture.
Reasons for planting the grass
planting dates, fertilizer recon-.
mendations, variety, seeding rate
weed control, and grazing times
are discussed in a new Delaware
Agricultural Extension Service
fact sheet compiled by Prof. w
H. Mitchell, University of Della
ware agronomist.
Prof. Mitchell notes that Sudan
is high-yielding, fast-growing and
relished by livestock. He says one
acre of Sudan costs about SIC
per COW per season and will carry
three COWS. Planting dates are
May 1918 in southern Delaware,
and May 20-25 in northern areas
A later planting about the middle
of June will help spread the graz
ing period.
The agronomist recommends
Piper variety, using at least sc
pounds of seed per acre planted
about one-half inch deep.
He suggests grazing cows when
Sudan is knee-high. For those
farmers with more grass than
needed for grazing, the agono.
mist recommends cutting the ex-
ira grass for silage. He warns
against grazing during severe
droughts and frost periods.
The fact sheet will be sent on
request. Contact Department Of
Rural Communications, University
of Delaware, or any county agri-
cultural extension Office. Ask fol
the fact sheet, Improve Summer
Pasture with Sudan Grass, AAE
(C12).
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24

10,500 acres, 1900 more acres
than were devoted to this increas-
ingly important crop last year.
Oats acreage for 1858 is ex-
pected to be 5000 acres, same as
last year, and barley paintings
are expected to equal the 1857
total of 10000 acres.
Corn paintings, according to
the survey, will be 141 900 acres,
5000 acres less than the 1857 tot
al, and hay acreage is expected to
be reduced approximately 1,00o
acres from the 49,000-acre 1851
total.
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
MARYDEL

Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Gray en-
tertained at an anniversary buffet
dinner on Sunday, April 1S, ir
honor of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Andrews of Denton
Md. Guests were Mr.. and Mrs
Roland Cannon, Mr.. and Mrs. Car
los Cannon and Mr.. Willard An.
drews, all of Baltimore. Others
were Mr.. ad Mrs. Robert Bailey
and children of Newark, Del; Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Kaufman an6
sons of Denton. After the dinner
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews were pre-
sented with lovely gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. L. Harman ano
son, Jason, spent last weekend
visiting in Franklin, w. Va. with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dice in Moore.
field, w. Va, with Mr.. and Mrs
Oscar Been and on the way home
stopped in Ruckhannon, w. Va
with Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Bean.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Covell anC
Mrs T. E. Heather spent Thurs
day in Wilmington.
Mrs ]. ]. Powell and Mr.. Johr
Stafford spent Friday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Harris
formerly of town, now of Colds
boro, are receiving congratuation!
on the birth of a baby daughter
A number of members of tn,
Mary-Del Fire Company have at
tended the state fire school helt
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24

Joseph A. Nuss, masonry con-
tractor and builder, located off
Notwithstanding Road a half
mile northwest of Magnolia, pro-
vides complete masonry and
custom building service for Gus
toners in Kent and Sussex coun-
ties.
All general masonry work for
buildings of all kinds, including
brick and block laying, also plast-
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
Hallett's Rug & Upholstery Cleaning, Dover Has
Latest Equipment For Work In Home Or Their Shop

Hallett's Rug & Upholstery
Cleaning, 139 King ST., Dover,
specializes in cleaning of all
types of rugs and carpets as well
as upholstery.
Expert work is done with the
very latest equipment in your
home or is brought into their
shop. Hallett's Rug & Upholstery
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
Nelson COhee Has Wide Selection
OF Used Cars From 81 Down

able for purchasers.
Where You Always Get A
Square Deal" is the slogan of Mr..
Cohee, who has won many sat
isfied customers through the years
he has been in business. His lot
is open daily from 9 to 9. Stop
in and look over the many values
offered, or call Dover 1862 for
information.
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24

workmanship. Licensed and in
sured, he also handles repairs and
alterations. Mr.. Null is now do
ing the masonry work for the
Corso home being built on Lake
Drive, Smyrna. In this field for
Is years, he has been in business
for himself for three years and
has six capable employees. Call
him at Bedford 1880 for estimates
and advice on quality work.
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
ClOugh Caulk Dover, Delivers Washed Sand, Gravel
Top Soil And Fill Dirt Throughout This Area

who have six trucks and are pre-
pared to fill orders in any guam
tity required.
They feature deliveries of wash
ed mortar sand and concrete sand
and serve great many contract
ors and individuals throughout
this area, serving a 15-mile rad
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24

Nelson Cohee, used car dealer
in this area for years, offers a
wide selection of good used cars
at his location on DUPONT High
way, one mile north of Dover.
Clean cars from 1857 models on
down are available from Mr.. Co
hee, all cars carefully checked
and in AL shape before being
offered. Bank financing is avail
Smyrna times., 1958-04-24
Clayton School
Perfect Attendance

Pupils on the perfect attend
ance roll at Clayton School are
as follows:
Grade 1-2, Mrs. Doughten
teacher-Robert Lightcap, Glenn
Peters, Diane Shockley.
Grade 1B, Miss Wilkins, teach.
er-Georgette Bedwell.
Grade 2, Mrs. Slaughter, teach.
er-Sharon Bedwell.
Grade 3A, Mrs. Moor, teacher
Charles Emerson, Michael Robert.