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Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Timely Field Trips Give Students
Here Better Insight To Learning

ject before they saw the meth
DDS in operation. Travel about
the waterfront was conducted in
three buses under the guidance
of the port authority organiza-
ton. Of particular interest to the
senior high students was a visit
to Pier 80 South, said to be the
newest and most modern freight
handling pier on the entire east
coast of the United States. Here
they observed unloading opera
tions, freight movement, and
warehousing in progress. Addi-
tional stops were made at the
Pennsylvania Railroads iron ore
and coal piers where detailed
explanations of each stage of the
operation were available. Final
item on the agenda was tour
of the large international air.
port which lies on the outskirts
of Philadelphia. Here the boys
and girls received an unexpected
treat from the chief us. Gus
toms inspector who greeted
them. He displayed products
which are brought into the coun-
try by air and explained the op-
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Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Carole Wickham
Chosen Member OF
College Dancers

Miss Carole Ann Wickham,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
E. Wickham, l24 Mt. Vernon ST.,
Smyrna, was among twelve girls
chosen as new members of the
Modern Dance Club at the Uni
versity of Delaware. Tryouts
were held recently in the mirror
room of the Women's Gym. The
girls were divided into two
groups, one doing individual
skills, and the second empha-
sizing group coordination. The
final decision was made by the
of the club in a dis
cussion of each individuals abil-
ity, potential and lack of inhibi-
ton. Miss Nancy Williams, 1858
Miss Delaware, a junior at the
University and member of the
club, stated that all the hopefuls
were good, and she was we'll
pleased with the new members
chosen. Miss Wickham, a fresh
man Home Economics major, is
a 1858 graduate of Smyrna High
School.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Death of Mrs. Hilda Garrison

Funeral services for Hilda B.
Garrison, IA, of near Middle
town, were conducted Monday
afternoon from the FAIRIES Fun
eral Chapel. The Rev. DR.. George
t. JamiSon officiated and inter-
ment was in Odd Fellows Gene
terry. Mrs. Garrison died Nov. 6
in Delaware Hospital in Will
She was the widow of
the late c. Herman Garrison.
She is survived by the following
children: Charles H. Garrison,
Middle River, Md; Mrs. Richard
H. Urian, Valparaiso, Fla; Mrs.
Harold w. Shipley, Middletown;
and 4 grandchildren. She also
leaves a brother, Clayton Bed
we'll, Clayton, and two sisters,
Miss Marie T. Bedwell, Philadel-
phia, and Mrs. j. Malcolm Bur-
ris, Clayton. Mrs. Garrison was
a member of st. Georges Pres
byterian Church, former men,
Der of Clay Creek Church, and
an honorary member of the.
home demonstration club at
MarShalltOn, Del.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13

Two educational field trips
highlighted the recent calendar
at Smyrna High School. The pro-
jects were part of the schools
policy of providing students an
opportunity to witness first-hand
the subjects which they study
Members of the economic g=o-
graphy and the general business
training courses comprised the
groups which visited Philadel-
phia. They visited the water
front area and were taken on a
tour of International Airport.
The trip was the elimination of
six weeks work covering trans
portation. Before making the
trip, a film distributed by the
Port of Philadelphia Authority
was shown explaining the large
dock areas. Two additional films
relating to air transportation and
textbook units gave the pupils a
complete knowledge of the sub
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Wilson Engineer
Dies At Age 49

Raymond D. Pusey, chief re-
frigeration engineer at Wilson
Refrigeration, Inc, a division of
the Tyler Fixture Corporation of
Niles, Mich, died Saturday at
his home on Lake Drive, Smyr-
ma. He was 40. Born the son of
Raymond A. and Ethel Dayett
Pusey of Clayton, he was the
husband of Evelyn Stokesbury
Pusey. Requiem mass was held
at st. Joseph's Catholic Church,
Clayton, on Tuesday with the
Rev. Charles P. Brown in charge.
Interment was in Holy Cross
Cemetery at Dover. In addition
to his wife and parents, Mr..
Pusey is survived by a son, Ray
mond S. Pusey of Smyrna; a
grandfather, w. t. Dayett of
Clayton; brother, w. w. Pusey,
Newark; and two sisters, Mrs.
James S. Hairgrove, Clayton, and
Mrs. Max Orkin, Milford. He was
a member of the American Soci-
ETY. of Refrigeration Engineers
and the American Society of Re-
frigeration Service Engineers.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Smyrna Landing
Man Dies Pulling
Boat In Marshes

A 37-year-old Smyrna Landing
father of five collapsed and died
last Saturday while duck hunt
ing with his wife at Cork's S
Point. He was William c. Fraley,
who was pronounced dead at the
scene by Kent County Coroner
Roland P. Trader. Death was at
tributed to a heart attack. The
victim was pushing a boat con-
tanning his wife and their hunt
ing gear through the marshes
when he was stricken. He was a
World War IL veteran of the
US. Army and was employed as
an automobile mechanic at the
Shallcross Garage in Middle
town. Funeral services were held
Tuesday from the FAIRIES Funer-
al Chapel. The Rev. w. H. Re-
velle, pastor of Asbury Metho-
dist Church, officiated, and inter
ment was in Odd Fellows Gene
terry. He is survived, in addition
to his wife, Bessie McNabb Fra
ley, by the following children:
Florence, Dean, Sadie Lee, Bon
ME, and Carol, all at home; his
mother, Mrs. Carl Fraley of Bes-
semer City, N. c.; and four
brothers, George, Howard, Lew
is, and Billy Fraley, all of Besse-
mer City.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Four June Grads
Depart For Six
Months Training
At Kentucky Base

Four members of the 1858
graduating class of John Bassett
Moore High School departed
Saturday for six months Nation
al Guard training at Fort Knox,
KY. Pvt. Vernon D. Johnson, Jr.,
Pvt. David l. Price, Jr., Pvt. Hor-
ace E. Pugh, Jr., and Pvt. John
D. Scott boarded their train at
$50 pm. at the Pennsylvania
Railroad station, Wilmington, on
the first leg of their trip. After
being treated to three meals and
a night of rest in their private
compartments aboard train, they
arrived at Louisville, Ky. at ll:30
Sunday morning. There they
were met by bus which trans
ported them to the reception
station at Fort Knox. They re-
mained there for three days, re-
ceiving clothes and taking apti-
tude tests. The four Guardsmen
were then transferred to an In
fantry Company where they will
receive eight weeks of basic
combat training. After complet-
ing this phase of the program,
they will return to Smyrna for
fourteen day leave. Each will
then enter an eight-week school
of his choice. Upon graduation,
each man will spend eight more
weeks in a regular army unit
performing the task for which
he has been trained. This will
end their tour of active duty,
and they will return home to
complete their military obliga-
ton as members of the 10th
AAA Bn (AW) (SP) Delaware
National Guard, participating
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Senior Scouts
Are Reactivated

The senior Girl Scout Troop
has been reactivated under the
leadership of Mrs. William
Kraus, a former leader of inter-
mediate scouts and past chair
man of the Eleanor Snedeker
Day Camp. The senior troop is
sponsored by the Twentieth
Century Club, with Mrs. Charles
M. Gee representing the club as
a member of the troop commit
tee. Seven intermediate scouts
from Troop 2l4 were graduated
to senior scouting at an impress
sive ceremony. Mrs. Franklin T.
Cooke, Troop 2l4 leader, pre-
sented the girls to their new
leader, Mrs. Kraus, and they
were capped. Senior scouting
opens vast opportunities for the
girl between ID and l8 years of
age, or from Grades 9-l2 in the
school. Four girls from the new
troop have had their applica-
tions accepted for try-outs for
the senior roundup and are to be
interviewed. They are Karen Ev-
erhart, Karen KrauS. Carol Prv-
or, and Nancy Ewing. Other
members of the senior troop are
Donna Rae Long, Joyce Thomp-
son, Dottie Gray, and Patsy
Moffitt.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Local Style Shop
Presents Fashion
Show For Lions

The ladies night program of
the Smyrna Lions Club was held
Monday at The Wayside Inn
with Lionesses as guests and the
program featuring a fashion
show staged by The Style Shop.
The Rev. F. E. Bancroft, club
president, welcomed the guests,
and ]. Wells Campbell presided
at the drawing for door prizes
which were won by Mrs. Will
liam Minner, Mrs. Norman G..
Wilder, Mrs. Robert Dunning,
and Mrs. James R. Ford. Group
singing was led by Guy M, Ed
mondson, Jr. Mrs. Evelyn Floyd
was narrator for the fashion
show on behalf of The Style
Shops owner, Mrs. Ruth Street.
Casual sportswear, cotton knit
ensembles, black basic dresses,
nylon robes, party and dance
dresses were worn by a group of
models including teenagers and
young matrons. The models were
Bonnie Blessing, JEANNE Robin
son, Bobbie Brown, Madeline
Wicks, Thelma Street, Virginia
Lofland, Judy Street, Paula
Floyd, Gail Gilbert, Nancy Far
les, Betsy Ely, and Evelyn Floyd.
Background music was provided
by Hi-Fi recordings provided by
Richard c. Price, a member of
Continued on Page Tour)
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Short Resigns As
Commander OF
Smyrna CAP Unit;
TOman Succeeds

1t. Colonel Albert Whipple
Morse, Jr., Deputy for Educa-
ton, Delaware Wing, Civil Air
Patrol, announced this week the
resignation of Major William
Short as commander of the
Smyrna Cadet Squadron. Major
Short was forced to give up the
post because of change in his
work schedule. He will be re-
placed by Philip A. Toman, who
has been named acting COM
mander of the local cadets. He
is a teacher at John Bassett
Moore High School and has been
member of the CAP for more
than a year. Toman has played
an active role in the Aircraft
Owners and Pilots Association
and the National Aviation Edu-
cation Council for several years.
One of the first decisions of the
new commander was to an
nounce a change in the time and
meeting place of the squadron.
The group will meet in room
l08 of the high school at 7 pm.
They had previously met in the
Clayton Fire Hall, but renova-
ton of that building forced the
group to look for new quarters.
The hour of meeting was ad-
vanced one-half hour that cadets
might return home earlier after
the two hour sessions. The
Smyrna Cadet Squadron has
been one of the most active in
the state since its founding. Cad
ct 1t. Sandralynn Short is at
present serving on the Cadet
Advisory Council of the Dela-
ware Wing. Boys and girls over
fourteen years of age, interested
in their future and the future of
their country in the air age, are
invited to attend any Tuesday
evening session. Courses leading
to CAP certificates are about to
begin.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Curtain Rises
Thursday On Gala
Holiday Bazaar

The curtain rises next Thurs
day morning on one of the most
unusual and exciting events that
Smyrna has enjoyed in many
years, when Asbury Methodist
Church opens its Holiday Gift
Bazaar at the Century Club
House. This two-day event
which begins at ii am. Thurs
day, Nov. 20, and closes Friday,
Nov. 81 at 10 p.m., will display
the finest results of handicraft
and skills of craftsmen through
out the area. Mrs. Henry T.
Price, general chairman, has per-
sonally checked all committees,
and every booth is alerted to
make this an event that will be
a high point of this holiday sea-
son.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Juniors Present
New Mystery Play
Tomorrow Night

Curtain time is 8 pm. at the
John Bassett Moore High School
auditorium when the annual
Junior play will be presented
tomorrow night. This years pro-
duction features new play en-
titled Murder Takes the Veil" ="
The play was adapted in 1857
from book written in 1850 by
Margaret L. Hubbard. 1t is the
story of a private school turned
into chaos by the appearance of
a mysterious person seeking re-
venge on one of the students,
Trillium. This student and her
mother are the missing links in
the chain of evidence for the
murder of Trillium's father. Dur
ing a school play Helen, Trilli-
um's roommate, is inadvertently
murdered; later a half blind
Nuns habit is stolen, a salesman
murdered, and an attempt of
murder is made on Trillium her
self. This is but a bane outline
of the thrills and excitement
that this entirely new play has
in store for those who will at
tend this years performance. An
entire new stage set, plus new
lighting arrangements, have been
planned and made for this pro-
duction which is produced by
special arrangement with the
Dramatic Publishing Company
of Chicago, and directed by
George L. Galley.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Firemen Experience Busy Week,
Walk Mile To Fight Woods Blaze

Thirty volunteers of the Citiz-
ems Hose Company fought a
woods fire for one and one-half
hours with rakes, beaters, and
Indian tanks on the farm of
Michael Kitshick on the Dea-
kyneville Schoolhouse Road in
Thoroughfare Neck at noon on
Tuesday. The blaze, believed to
have been started by gunners
discarding cigarettes, started in
the woods and spread into a
corn field, burning over four
acres. 1t was located one mile
from the farmhouse of the fam
lily. 1t was impossible to get the
fire equipment to the site of the
blaze due to the soft condition
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13

of the ground and the firemen
had to walk a mile through the
fields and into the woods. The
fire alarm came in at the exact
moment of the noon sounding of
the fire siren used each day to
mark twelve o'clock and resi-
dents were confused as to
whether it was the time sound
ing or a fire alarm. This unusual
coincidence has never occurred
before. The local firemen have
been busy, with four other
alarms, one on Friday at the
home of Albert ]. Oberle, Bay
View, where damage estimated
at $1,000 resulted from a fire
CONTINUED on Pare Four)
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
.JaneCees Welcome
3 New Members

Three new members were well
coined at the meeting of the
Smyrna-Clayton JaneCees held
at the home of Mrs. A. H. Ham,
mond, Jr. with Mrs. Martin
Golden, president, conducting
the business session. The new
members are Mrs. Donald Flaig,
Mrs. Ray Sammons, and Mrs.
Thomas Tyler. The JaneCees
plan to make one of their activi-
ties more visits to the State
Welfare Home during the COM
ing year, especially emphasizing
visits to residents of the home
who have no family or friends.
This is in addition to their sum-
mer program of regular parties.
Mrs. 6. Edward Wootten is
chairman of the project for Wis
its to individuals during the
year. Mrs. Smithers Snow, Jr.
has been named to the post of
treasurer to take the place of
Mrs. John Porter who will move
to Louisiana on Dec. l. The
JaneCees will have pecans to
sell during the holiday season as
a means to raise funds for their
various community projects.
Mrs. George E. Bryson is in
charge of this activity. The next
meeting will be held on Wednes-
day, Dec. 3 at the home of Mrs.
George D. Wright.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
W. Lester Smith,
Times Publisher,
Dies From Attack

Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at FAIRIES Fun
eral Chapel for w. Lester Smith,
II, owner and publisher of The
Smyrna Times, who died at Kent
General Hospital, Dover, on Sat-
urday following a heart attack.
He had been associated with the
l05-year old weekly newspaper
for the past 81 years, and head
ed The Smyrna Times, Inc,
formed in 1916 to purchase the
interests of Mrs. Robert D. Hof-
fecker, Jr., and Mrs. Louise Hof-
fecker Burslem, heirs of the
founder, Robert D. Hoffecker,
Sr. His two sons, Carlton l..
Smith and Kenneth D. Smith,
have been associated with their
father in the business. Mr.. Smith
had been associated with the
founder and also the son of the
founder of the paper, and had
worked on the 50th anniversary
issue, as well as the 18th ami
versary edition. Although no
special Tooth anniversary edition
appeared, The Smyrna Times of
that date carried significant stor-
les about the paper, long a force
in Kent County. Mr.. Smith be-
gan work on the paper when he
was a boy, as a printers devil'
and advanced as an employe of
the Hoffecker family to the post
of foreman. Under his leadership
the firm continued to improve
its product, adopting new styles
and methods to keep abreast of
the times. 1t introduced a new
formal and type face last July.
The Times has never missed an
issue, a record MIR. Smith was
extremely proud of, having had
part in its publication for more
than half of its los year exist
ence. During the war years, he
worked alone, with the two sons
in military service, and other as
sociates helping in war industry
during that period. His life
should prove an example of de-
votion to duty to all who knew
him. He retired from active par
ticipation in the business in jan
uary, 1857, and his sons have
conducted the business since
then, although their father was
still in his office to advise and
inspire them. In addition to the
two sons mentioned above, he
is survived by another son, Paul
L. Smith, Atlantic City; two
brothers, Howard R. Smith, Phil
adelphia, and Paul L. Smith, Will
mington; also five grandchildren.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Cancer Center Here

The State Board of Health will
sponsor its cancer detection CEN
ter in Smyrna on Friday, Nov.
FL, according to announcement
made today by Mrs. Florence
Ford. The unit will be in opera
ton at the Health Unit on East
Commerce Street between the
hours of 9:45 and 11:30 am. and
l2:45 and 2:30 pm. The service
is free to all women over Is
years of age. Appointments may
be made by calling Smyrna 309l.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Lark Arrives Tomorrow

George H. Hoffecker, Inc, will
introduce one of the biggest adj
vances in the motor industry to-
morrow when it unveils the Lark
by Studebaker. The Hoffecker
showroom located north of
Smyrna on Dupont Parkway will
be open until 8 pm. Friday and
Saturday, Nov. IA and Is, to ac-
commodate persons wishing to
see this revolutionary new car.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Slaughter Funeral Services

Funeral services for ll-year-
old Samuel w. Slaughter, who
was killed in an automobile ac-
cident Nov. S, were held at Far
les Funeral Chapel on Nov. s in
charge of the Rev. L. S. Guiles.
Interment was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1958-11-13
Turner Admitted To Bar

Harrison F. Turner, Route l3,
Smyrna, was one of thirteen
lawyers who passed the Della
ware State Bar examinations, it
was announced this week by
Howard L. Williams, secretary
of the Board of Examiners. Mr..
Turner, whose wife, Mrs. Naomi
Turner, operates the Candy Man.
or system, resides at famous old
Woodlawn south of Smyrna.
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17
PAUL PETRIK GETS TROPHY
AT WILLISTON GUN SHOOT

Paul Petrik, Jr., won the Glass
B trophy at the Northwest Gun
Club Montana-Dakota shoot Sept.
IA at Wiiliston. He also shot with
the Vida Gun Club which won
for the third year in a row and
obtained possession of the travel
ing trophy for team shoot.
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17
SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER %

Recent amendments to the So
cial security law provide month
ly payments to the dependents of
disabled workers, according to
Chester ". Buchanan, representa-
tive of the Billings district office.
Buchanan explained that these
new monthly benefits are effec-
tive beginning with September
1858, and that eligible depend
ents should file their claims
promptly and within the next IL
months. If the disabled worker is
now receiving a disability pay
ment Che must be between age
so and 65), his children under ID
his wife who has these children
in her care, or his wife age 81
or over, can now qualify for pay
ments.
Also disabled children over 10
years of age can receive pay
ments if they have been disabled
since before their 18th birthday.
Chester v. Buchanan, represen-
tative of the Billings district Of
flee, will be in Sidney on We'd
nesday, Sept. "a. Call on him at
the NYA Building from 9 am.
to S pm. for assistance in claim
ing these new benefits.
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17

RENT: Modern. clean apartment.
Close in. Phone 1921 or 1924 Ind
St. SW. 35-ltc
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17
Final Rites Held
For Arch A. Spaur

Funeral services for Arch A.
Spaur, 80, retired carpenter, OF
Sidney, were held Monday, Sept,
Is, at 200 pm. in the Church OF
the Narazene in Sidney, with the
Rev. George Brown of Williston,
N. D. officiating. The Cloyd-Gor-
der Mortuary directed arrange
mentS.
Mr.. Spaur died at his home
Sept. 10 of a heart attack.
He was born in Weston, VIVA,
on Feb. 10, 1878, a sol of Mr.. and
Mrs. Greenberry Spaur, and grew
UP in that area. AS a young man
he went TO Illinois, and worked
on farms for several years, be-
fore going to Colorado, where he
was q stage driver on the run be-
tween Denver and Estes Park.
Later he became a carpenter and
repairman for the Great Western
Sugar Co. In 1910 he went 10 Cor
wallis, Ore, to work on the build
ings al Oregon State College.
The next year he married Elsie
D. Keyes on Aug. 81, 1911, in
Corvallis. They lived in Elgin,
Ore, for a year before returning
to Sterling, Colo, in 1913. They
came to Sidney in 1917 and he
has been a carpenter and contrac-
tor here until he retired a few
years ago.
He is survived by his wife, two
sons, Charlie of Kansas City,
Kan, and Floyd of Billings; two
daughters, Mrs. Gordon Sans of
Caldwell, Idaho, and Mrs. Bob
LAM of Sidney; a sister, Mrs.
Esker Casio of French Greek, w.
Va. six brothers, Earl of Walker
vile, W. Va, Ernest of Weston,
w. Va, Green of Lansdown, Pa,
Ray of Plant City, Fla, and Dent
of Tampa, Fla, and ]. B. of Ad-
rian, Mich. Twenty-Five grand
children and four great-grand-
children also survive.
At the services Mrs. Edward
Bieber was organist and accom-
PIANIST for Richard Riggs, who
sang Good Night and Good
Morning" and 81 Have a Savior"
Active pallbearers were Dallas
Johnson, Clarence Dore, Elmer
Garfield, Harry Fawcett, Otis
and DR.. c. 0. Watkins.
Honorary pallbearers were Ran
dolph Stewart, Tom Merrill, ST.,
Allen Butz, John Wellman, judi
son Trulock, and Orville Woods.
Intrment was in Sunset Memo
rial Gardens at Sidney.
God has not promised
Skies always blue.
Flower strewn pathways
All our lives through.
God has not promised
Sun without rain.
JOY without SORROW,
Peace without pain.
But God hath promised
Strength for the day
Rest for the laborer.
Light for the way.
Grace for his trials.
Help from above
Unfailing sympathy.
Undylng love.
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17

FOR RENT: Room in modern home.
Close in. Phone 623 or see Mrs.
Louie Whited at i07 End Ave. SW.
35-tfc
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17

FOR RENT: Furnished room. close in.
Kitchen and laundry privileges. En-
ployed woman preferred. Phone
360-J. S-tfc
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17

FOR SALE: Roll-Away bed. Phone
1888. 35-1tc
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17
FOR SALE

FOR SALE; 3 bedroom house - 5 yrs.
old. Wall to wall carpet, electric
range. street assessments paid. Land
scaped and privacy fence. $l2. $780, 90.
Call 824-R. 35-tfc
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17
IFTEE FIRST GRADERS
EXAMINED AT CLINIC

Dr.. r. A. Hyde, County Health
officer, examined Is first grad
ers at a clinic held on Thurs
day, Sept. II, in his office. Help
r for the clinic were Mrs. Ma
RE Kappel and Mrs. Jake He'll
man.
The next clinic will be held on
Thursday, Sept. rs. All first grad
ers who entered school this year
and who have not had their ply
steal examination r urged to
come in at this time.
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17
OES CHAPTER 81 MEETS

A regular meeting of the OES
Richland Chapter No. 81 wal held
Sept. 10 with Worthy Matron Ann
Edmondson and Worthy Patron
E. e. Edmondson presiding.
Clona Hawley was installed as
sentinel. A delicious lunch was
served.
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17

FOR SALE: 2 baby buggieS with pads.
2l0 9th st. Sc or Phone 327-J.
35-2tp
The Sidney herald., 1958-09-17
FOR RENT

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom u~nfurnished
house. Phone l59-M. S-ltc