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Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
LOCAL BOY WINS
SCHOLARSHIP
John Urian Named Recipient
of Second Annual Silver
Eagles Award
AID TOTALS 5000

John Urian, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Urian has been
awarded the second annual Silver
Eagles scholarship award of $500.
He is a freshman at the Univer-
sity of Delaware and is taking a
five-year course in engineering
which leads to a degree in arts
and science and also a degree in
engineering. He has served as an
assistant manager of the 1857
University of Delaware varsity
football team and will serve as
manager for the 1858 varsity
baseball team this spring A MEM
Der of the 1857 graduating class
at Smyrna High School, he was
a member of Smyrna Boy Scouts
for ten years and was the first
scout from Troop 1876 to receive
the God and Country award in
scouting. This was presented him
in 1855. He is a member of As
bury Methodist Church. Ruth
Wiley, of Clayton, member of
the class of 1856 at Smyrna High
School, now a student at the
Memorial Hospital School of Nurs-
ing, was the first recipient of the
Silver Eagles scholarship The
Silver Eagles is composed of teen
age boys, many of whom are still
in school, and they earn the
money for this award and many
other contributions to the COM
munity by their own activities,
chief one of which is the weekly
Saturday night dances conducted
by the group. Their advisor is
John Dickinson, a member of the
Smyrna High School faculty.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
RED CROSS HAS
BUSIEST WEEK
Local Unit Responds to Plight
of Fire Victims and Snow
bound Motorists
FUND DRIVE NEARS

The Red Cross disaster services,
ready as always to respond when
there is need, provided assistance
last week to the victims of the
early morning fire on Thursday
on the farm of Ernest Council,
Jr., Bay View Road. Clinton Rob
ertson, of Clayton, local Red Cross
disaster chairman, was at the
scene when an oil heater explo-
sion caused the wife and six child
rem of Gilbert Heath to flee bare
footed and in their night clothing
from their home. The Red Cross
provided temporary relief for the
family and will continue all es-
sential needs not provided by the
community, according to Mr.. Rob
ertson. Mrs. Clara Sparr school
nurse, assisted in the relief work
by providing clothing for the fam
lily. Earlier in the week, Mr.. Rob
ertson had taken care of 81 tour
lists snowbound at the homes of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Everett and
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Alexander,
west of Clayton, by providing
food which was taken out by
tanks of the Delaware National
Guard to the beleagured tourists
who were given refuge in the
homes.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
INVESTOR TALKS AT ROTARY
Visitor Presents Ideas For Long
Range Investment

H. H. Schminkey, a member of
the Middletown Rotary Club, was
a guest at the Smyrna Rotary
Club Thursday night and showed
a film on freedom, of the price
paid by millions, the admittance
of the immigrant and his success
in becoming naturalized and be-
coming a secure citizen. The film
told of the wealth now accrued
by personal investments, now open
to the whole citizenry. He told of
all assets controlled by a custod-
ian with personal representatives
to recommend when and where
to invest. Mr.. Schminkey repre-
sents the Investors Mutual, the
largest investment firm in Amer
lea. The response was made by
George V. Kirk. George E. Bry-
son was in charge of the pro
gram. Nelson Everhart led sing
ing with Mr.. Kirk at the piano.
Rex D. Gilmore, vice president,
presided in the absence of James
Cooper, president. Frank Pearsall
was the guest of w. L. Wheatley.
Visiting Rotarians included Carl
Smith, Newark; zeke Barnard,
Camden-Wyoming.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
TOWN ELECTS
2 COUNCILMEN
Williams and Stats Winning
Candidates for 3-Year
Council Posts
SCHUMAN is TREASURER

Two councilmen and a town
treasurer were elected by the cit
liens of Smyrna Monday in one
of the quietest town elections on
record. Elected to council posts
were Charles v. Williams and
Nelson M. Stats, Jr. The new
treasurer is A. Rodney Schuman,
who was unopposed in his bid.
Councilmen William E. Jones and
William H. Scheduled did not
seek reelection to second terms
Only 125 voters appeared at the
polls. Stats received .85 votes;
Williams, 70; and D. Elwood Muck
OILS, the losing candidate, 20. Schu-
man received all 125 ballots cast.
Organizational Meet
An organizational meeting of
Smyrna Town Council was held
Thursday night at which time
Mayor George M. Blendt swore in
Councilmen Charles V. Williams
and Nelson M. Stats, Jr.; and A.
Rodney Schuman, treasurer. The
report of the election judges was
read and accepted by council. The
name of John E. Wilson III for
council secretary was submitted
by Councilman Kenneth Smith,
who also submitted the name of
Franklin T. English for alderman,
and the name of David Buckson
as legal counselor, and that of
James Ford for assessor. Guy M.
Edmondson, Jr. submitted the
name of William Doughten for
alderman. BY majority vote Mr..
English was appointed alderman.
The name of William r. Manter
for town auditor was submitted
by Mr.. Edmondson. Mayor Blendt
made the following committee ap-
polntmentS, the hrSt named as
chairman in each case: Budget
and Finance, Nelson Stats, Ken
meth Smith, and Charles V. Will
liams; Water and Sewer, ]. E.
Wilson III, Mr.. Stats; Electric,
Clifton Jones, Guy Edmondson,
Jr.; Buildings, Mr.. Edmondson and
Mr.. Wilson; Planning, Charles
Williams, Mr.. Wilson, Mr.. Stats;
Streets, Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Jones;
Police, Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Williams;
Town Board of Health, DR.. G. J..
Prickett, Miss T. Ann Scout, Grow
err King; zoning committee: Mr..
Wilson, Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Edmond
son. A discussion was held on en-
ticing industry to Smyrna and the
mayor authorized the planning
committee to call on interested
merchants and town citizens to
work with the committee as need
ed.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
FIREMEN URGE
STUDY EFFORT
Registration Now In Progress
For 10th Annual Short
Course Sessions
CAMDEN TO BE HOST

Registration forms for the tenth
annual fremen's short course have
been mailed to every Volunteer
Fire Company in the state by the
educational committee and direc-
aware Volunteer Firemen's Asso-
citation. The short course will be
held at Camden-Wyoming on two
weekends, April 1918 and 1920.
Charles H. Jester, chairman of the
educational committee AMI direc-
tor of the short course, is request
ing the cooperation of every fire
chief throughout the state in get
ting the registration forms re-
turned to him not later than
March Is. The registration fee of
SO per man is to be submitted
with the forms. In registering, the
school director is asking all fire.
men to select the course he wish
es to attend, and further requests
that no changes be made in the
selection when reporting for class
es. Full credits cannot be given
if a change in course is requested
after the school once gets under
way. The general course in fire
mems training is open to all vol
unteers. The arson detection class
is limited to men from each COM
pany. For those interested in the
instructors training class, it is
necessary that 4 year certificate
covering local schools be held, as
well as having been member of
any company for at least six
wears. An advanced instructors
training course will be offered to
those who have 30-hour train
ing course certificate. Glasses on
pumps will be limited to one man
per company Only the officially
appointed fire police of any COM
pany can enroll for the fire police
training class. A new course is
being offered in officers training
and safety, and a limit of 8 men
per company is being placed for
this group. Attendance at the 1857
school numbered 42S men. The
committee is expecting a larger
enrolment this year, and for this
reason the urgent request for re-
gistrations is being made. The
Camden-Wyoming Fire Company
is host to the State Fire School,
and the Ladies Auxiliary will sup
Continued on Page Ten
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
st. Peters Church

The Rev. F. Sydney Bancroft,
rector of st. Peters Episcopal
Church, has announced services
on the second Sunday in Lent,
March 2, as follows: Holy Com
munion am; Church School, 10
am; Holy Communion and SER
mon, IL am. On Sunday, March
8, there will be a family service
at 10 am. and a service of Morn
ing Prayer at IL am. The guest
preacher at the family service will
be the Rev. Canon Brewster Beach.
The Lenten Study Group meets on
Monday at 8 pm. The series of
Lenten addresses on the topic:
1--WE Look at the Episc opa al
Church" continues on Wednesday
evening at s o'clock. A service of
Holy Communion is held on the
Tuesdays in Lent at 10 am.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
Changers Plan For 53rd Birthday

A covered dish supper will be
held on Thursday, Feb. q, by the
Smyrna Grange at $50 pm. and
the regular meeting will follow.
The third and fourth degree will
be conferred on candidates with
officers of the grange in charge
of the ceremony. The fifty-third
birthday of the grange will be
celebrated at banquet to be held
on March z at $3.50 pm. in the
social hall of Ewell's-St. Paul
Church, Clayton. The program
will be in charge of Mrs. Norman
Short, lecturer, Mrs. and Mrs.
Harry c. Johnson, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold McGrath. The heart
drive is not yet completed due to
the storm but it will be contin-
ued and everyone will be contact
ed, according to Mrs. James Flem-
ing, master
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
Cookie Queen Reigns at Party

Carol Ann Brown has been
crowned Cookie Queen of 1858"
by Girl Scout Troop 184 of Smyr-
ma. Her selection was made on
the basis of most cookie sales re-
ported during the recent Scout
Embarrassing drive. Miss Brown
and her court comprising Terri
Pleasanton, Connie Uhlendorf,
Carol Wright, and Ellen Killen
reigned over activities at a Valen-
tine party for Scout mothers.
These girls were runner-ups in
total quantity of cookies sold. A
flag ceremony was performed and
a friendship circle with song fest
completed the evening activity
Troop leaders are Mrs. Harlin
Laes and Mrs. Earl Downs. This
group sold over 1000 boxes of
cookies curing the annual sale
Just completed.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
GOV. APPOINTS
LOCAL WOMAN
Mrs. Naomi Lofland Named
To State Department of
Public Welfare
REAPPOINTS THREE

Gov. j. Caleb Boggs announced
on Tuesday the appointment of a
Smyrna woman to the board of
the State Department of Public
Welfare. Mrs. Naomi Lofiand, of
Lake Drive, was appointed to the
welfare board for a. three-year
term, succeeding Mrs. Belle Ev-
erett, of Kenton, Democratic ma
tional committeewoman. Thre e
members were reappointed for
new terms. Mrs. Lof1and is 1882
graduate of the University of Del
aware, taught in public schools
for IL years, and has been active
with the Girl Scouts and the Cen
fury Club in Smyrna. She is a
member of Asbury Methodist
Church. Mrs. Lofand's husband,
j. Everett Lof1and, is co-owner of
Clements Supply Company, Clay
ton, and is a director of the Bank
of Smyrna Office, Equitable Sc
curity Trust Company. They have
two children. Other members of
the board are Frederick P. Whit
ney of Georgetown, chairman; ]
Ward Hurley, Dover; John F.
Porter, Jr., Wilmington; Mrs. Mil
bred Johnson Jones, Delmar; FL
mer F. Cunningham, Wilmington;
Michael A. Poppitti, Wilmington;
Mrs. Camille w. Jacobs, Camden;
Ira T. Ellis, Wilmington; John N.
Russo, Wilmington; H. Edward
Maui, Lewes; and j. Henry Top
kis, Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
Club Plans Religion Study

The Twentieth Century Club
will meet this afternoon at 2 pm.
when a program on the Religions
of the World will be presented by
Miss Florence G. Lurty. Mrs. G.
Davis Turner is chairman of the
hostess committee. The business
session will be conducted by Miss
Mary M. Holland, president. The
Century Club will hold a bake and
food sale at the Iron Front Hard
ware Store March z and s.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
OPEN HOUSE is
LISTED TONIGHT
Science Fair and Bake-0ff To
Dominate SnOw-Delayed
School Event
BOTH SCHOOLS OPEN

Smyrna Schools will be open
tonight in the second open house
of the 1957-5S school year. The
open house, originally planned for
last Thursday, was delayed due
to snow. Both elementary and
high schools will be open for in
spection, and teachers will be pre-
sent in their rooms to welcome
and talk with parents. Two spec
ial affairs are being held in con-
junction with the P.T.A. open
house. The science department of
the high school will hold a science
fair on Thursday, with judging to
take place at pm. About 30 to
40 entries will be on exhibit in
the library during the day and
evening. Three judges will exam
inc the exhibits and give awards
for the best projects in various
grade levels and classes. In addi-
ton, the home economics classes
will participate in national bake
off. This is part of national
competition. Judging will take
place in the homemaking room
and the winner will be announced
between 8 and $50 pm. Two loo
al winners will receive cook books
and be eligible for the state con-
test. The open house is part of
the monthly P.T,A. meeting which
will begin at 8 pm in the Smyr-
ma Elementary School cafetorium.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
Death of Mrs. Dorothy L. Akin

Mrs. Dorothy L. Akin, so, wife
of Thomas Akin, died suddenly in
her home on North Main Street
last Thursday night. Daughter of
the late Walter w. Harry and
Anna B. Clark Harry, the deceas-
ed is survived in addition to her
husband and mother by her three
children, Barbara Lee and Bruce
Akin at home, and Mrs, Edith M.
Hutchins, Dover; one grandchild;
and three sisters, Mrs. Hilda Neg
ley, Long Island, N. Y; Mrs, Mar
ion Pinder, Wilmington; and Mrs.
Hazel Travers, Wilmington. Fun
eral services were held Monday
afternoon from the FAIRIES Fun
eral Chapel with the Rev. w. H.
Revelle, Jr., in charge. Burial was
in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
MOToRIsT STRIKES AUTO
Late Evening Route Is Crash
Causes 81, 200 Damage

Causes $1,000 Damage
One man was injured and two
cars were damaged extensively
last Thursday night when Dun
leith driver ran into parked car
on Route 10 in Smyrna. Clarence
w. Love, SO, received cuts of the
mouth, tongue, and right leg when
the car he was driving north
through Smyrna ran off the high
way. Loves car smashed into an
auto owned by James Marker, OPP
orator of Markers ESQ Service,
which was parked in front of the
garage. The mishap occurred at
11:20 pm. Love was taken to
Kent General Hospital in the
Smyrna American Legion ambu-
lance where he was treated and
released. Arrested by Smyrna pol
ice on a charge of failing to use
due care and caution, he was fin
ed $25 and costs by Alderman
William w. Doughten. Investigat-
ing officers said there was no ice
or snow at the location of the ac-
cident and Markers car was well
off the side of the highway. Police
sail Love could give no explana-
ton for losing control of the car,
but they believe he may have
dozed while driving. Damage to
Loves car was estimated at $500.
The Marker vehicle was demolish-
ed with an estimated loss of about
$500.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
Episcopal Pastor Visits Asbury

At family night dinner meet
ing of the Hospitality Group of
Asbury Methodist Church on Tues
day night, the Rev. F. Sydney
Bancroft, rector of st. Peters
Episcopal Church, and Mrs. Ban
croft, were guests. Mr.. Bancroft
gave a talk on the Dead Sea
Scrolls on program which fol-
lowed the dinner. During the pro-
gram the children present were
entertained by movies shown by
Robert Mills. Leroy P. Piper is
president of the group and the
program was arranged by Mrs.
Thomas w. Russell.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
SMYRNA SENIOR
GETS HONOR
Larry VOdvarka In Line For
National Merit Scholarship
Award This Spring
HARTLY RESIDENT

Larry j. Vodvarka, senior at
Smyrna High School, has been
awarded a Certificate of Merit as
a result of his outstanding per-
Torrance in the 1888 National
Merit Scholarship Program, ac-
cording to Charles V. Williams,
principal. High scores on two col
lege aptitude tests led to the ma
tionally recognized academic hon
ors for this senior. Less than one
half of one percent of the seniors
in each state received the awards.
Larry is one of 1900 finalists in
the current National Merit Schol-
arship competition which began
last October with the testing of
256,0O0 of the nations most able
high school seniors. Over 1000 of
the finalists will be awarded 35
million in Merit Scholarships as
a result of final judging now be-
ing conducted. Winners will be an
nounced about May /. The names
of the stulents will be sent to
over 1900 colleges, universities,
and other scholarship-grantin
agencies for consideration for
other scholarships. 1--WE believe
that this years Merit Scholarship
finalists compose one of the most
talented groups of high school
students of this size that has ever
been identified" declared John M.
Stalnaker, president of the Ma
ton Merit Scholarship Corpora
ton, which conducts the annual
competition. GAS a group, they
rank at the highest ability levels
of the national senior class, and I
hope that each of them receives
scholarship help in accord with
his need. Through the help of 80
business and industrial corpora
tons, foundations, and individuals,
we will be able to provide Merit
Scholarships to 1000 of them this
year, and we hope that many of
the remaining finalists will receive
scholarship help from other sourc-
es as a result of our circulating
their names to other scholarship
sources" Merit Scholarships are
the most sought-after award on
the high school academic scene.
Each is a four-year award and
each Merit Scholar may choose
any accredited college in the
United States and any course of
study leading to a baccalaureate
degree. Gaining admission to col
lege is each scholars own respon-
sibility. Each Merit Scholarship
carries a stipend based on the
students need. The stipend is var
liable and is determined for each
Merit Scholar individually. Inc
amount awarded is based on fam
lily resources, summer earnings
and college costs. The National
Merit Scholarship Corporation was
established in 1855 through grants
of sos million from the Ford
Foundation and Carnegie Corpor-
alton of New York. The current
program is the third that has
been conducted Some 1,4OO Merit
Scholars from the 1856 and 1857
programs are now in college. Lar
ny ]. Vodvarka, local winner, is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Vodvarka of Hartly. He attended
Hartly school through the 7th
grade and has been a student at
Smyrna since that time.
Smyrna times., 1958-02-27
Businessmen Becomes Student

Samuel c. Wallace of Rothwelrs
Garage, Smyrna, was one of twen-
ty businessmen who recently at
tended week-long conference at
Chrysler Corporations new sales
and service training center at
Newark, Del. The center, says
Chrysler, is designed to assist its
dealers in maintaining efficient
sales and service operations.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-17
Belle Valley Resident Killed In Auto Actiden
Joy Miller, IS,
Dies Instantly
In Truck

Jay D. Miller, 25, Belle Valley
resident, was instantly killed
Wednesday morning at 5:23
o'clock and his brother, Fred
Leroy Miller was critically in
jured, when they figured in a
fatal accident on USR 30, east
of Wooster, near East Greenville
in Stark county.
The Belle Valley residents
were residing in trailer at the
Wooster fairgrounds, where they
were preparing to take part in
a horse show. The Miller family
follows the racing circuit during
the summer months.
The state highway patrol said
the accident occurred when the
driver of the car apparently fell
asleep and veered left of center
into the path of tractor-trailer
rig, travelling west. The Miller
car was travelling east
Clarence Sipes, 30, of Bedford,
Continued on Page Two)
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-17
Two Divorce Actions
Are Filed In Court

Two divorce actions have been
filed in Noble County Common
Pleas court, according to Clerk
of Courts, John H. Snyder.
Robert F. McVicker, of Wayne
township, is seeking a divorce
from Evelyn McVicker, of Zanes-
vile. They were married Sept.
7, 1916, and there are no chill
dren. The plaintiff is charging
extreme cruelty. John w. Haz-
ard is attorney for the plaintiff.
Verna Kirkbride, formerly of
the Sarahsville community. has
filed her suit for a divorce from
Charles R. Kirkbride, charging
gross neglect of duty and
extreme cruelty. They were
married October 6, 1856. She is
seeking a divorce and the Gus
tody of minor child and the
necessary support. John w.
Hazard is attorney for the plain
tiff.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-17
Streets washed" BY
Local Fire Department

The Caldwell volunteer fire
department was out in full
force" Monday night and washed
several of the streets down in
Caldwell as their delayed CO.
operation in the annual cleanup
week.
The street washing job was
delayed due to the inclement
weather which prevailed during
the scheduled cleanup week.
Parts of North street and West
streets were washed down by
the department, Monday night,
and this week they hope to do
another portion of the business
district, if the weather permits.
The Caldwell street cleaning
department is now busy clean
ing up the surplus debris on the
streets.
Mayor Chester Howiler said
that tons Of rubbish and trash
were hauled to the dump last
week in the pickup service on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-17
Bids Are Accepted For
Wafer Line Extension

Three bids were received by
the Caldwell Board of Public
Affairs at a special meeting held
Friday, April II, with members
Charles Rogers, R. D. Buckley
and Charles Evilsizer in attend
ance.
The bids were for furnishing
the necessary equipment for the
water line extension to the
newly incorporated section of
Olive.
A bid of $4,879.03 from the
Johns Manville corporation was
accepted for the necessary tran
site pipe.
Although the board formally
accepted the bids, no definite
action of approval will be taken
by the board until Thursday OF
this week.
Bids for part of the supplies
needed, such as couplings, gate
valves, reducers, etc, were
accepted from James B. Glow
G. Sons, of Coshocton, and the
Waterworks and Industrial Sup
ply Co., of Huntington, w. Va.
These bids were on the various
and many sundry items which
will be needed as this project is
completed.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-17
Red Gross Total
Is Now $1,370.54

The Noble county Red Cross
has raised S1,370.54 toward its
goal, according to a report re-
leased today by Mrs. Sarah
Young, chapter chairman and
Mrs. Barbara Cunningham, fund
chairman.
Two additional townships COM
pleted their report this week
and both of them went over the
top.
Sharon township turned in
Slll.04 and the quota was $l00.
ROLAND Elliott is serving as
chairman. He was assisted by
Carlos Foster, Dianna Marquis,
Cora Marquis and Belle Boyd.
Elk township had a quota of
$65.00 and total collection
amounted to $4,000. Mrs. Emiline
Schramm is the chairman and
she was assisted by Emmett
Walker and Bert Johanning.
Mrs. Young expressed her ap-
probation today for the many
favorable reports being received
and there is every indication now
that the quota will be reached.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1958-04-17
New Officer Assigned
To County 0NG Unit

Capt. Charles J. Coyle, COM
manding officer of the Noble
County Ambulance unit, Ohio
National Guards, announced
today that First 1t. Howard S.
Beall, of Beallsville, has been
assigned to this company.
1t. Beall had previously served
as Captain with the Armed
Forces. He attended O.C.S. at
Fort Sill, Okla, where he re-
ceived his commission and served
overseas with the European
Theatre of Operation.
Regular meeting of the local
unit was held Wednesday even
ing with Capt. Coyle in charge.
This was followed by a regular
Army inspection with Major
James R. Bates in charge. They
received an excellent rating on
administration, supply, mech
anical section and unit training.
Major Bates is the Second
Army advisor for the local unit.
Sgt. Leland Truck also stated
that two more men from the
local company left this week for
their six months active training.
They included Larry w. San
ford and Harold w. Arnold, both
of whom are at Fort Knox, KY.
This makes a total of 81 men
from the Noble county unit who
have taken their active training.