davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
SO Chest X-Ray
Figures Decline

Figures released by the State
Board of Health as a result of
the Chest X-Ray program in
Kent County, show that the
unit in Smyrna gave three and
one-half days service, with 1886
persons taking advantage OF the
X-rays. The summary of fig
ures also showed that broken
down they were as follows: Com
munity, two days, S7S persons;
school, one-half day, l39; in
dustry, one day, 27O; Belber
Trunk and Bag, one-half day,
III; Wilson Refrigeration, one
half day, l53. The figures were
slightly under those of the year
1858, except at Wilson Refrig-
Grafton where an increase was
shown. In the town OF Clay
ton, one day in the community
resulted in 1873 persons X-rayed
as against 200 the previous
year.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Favinger Blasts State Complacency
In Failure To Enforce Fire Code

Delaware Code under Chapter
sc, Title l6, Section, paragraph
66ll, a, b, c, and d as quoted
below: 66l1 Maintenance of fire
hazard, violations of regulations
or chapter; enforcement; rem
edies and penalties (a) No per-
son shall erect, construct, re-
construct, alter, maintain or
use any building, structure or
equipment or use any land in
such a way to endanger life or
property from the hazards of
fire or explosion, or in violation
of any regulation, or any pro-
vision of, or any change there
of, promulgated by the State
Fire Prevention Com m i S sion
under the authority of this
chapter. (b) Whoever knowing
ly violates such regulations,
provisions or change, or any
provision of this chapter, shall
be fined not more than $l00 or
imprisoned not more than 10
days, or both. (c) Each and
Continued on PAGE Four)
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Smyrna Merchant
Travels Abroad

The dream of a lifetime for
one of Smyrna's merchants will
become a reality this weekend.
Mrs. Esther McMullen Morgan,
Commerce Street, will leave on
Sunday on the first lap OF a trip
to the British Isles by flying
to Boston, Mass, where she will
visit a former resident, Mrs.
Bessie Sullivan. On Wednes-
day Mrs. Morgan will continue
on to Montreal, Canada, where
she sails on the S. S. Carenthia
Friday for Grennock, Scotland.
There she will attend the Clan
MacMillen Society for three
days. Included in the activities
here will be garden party
given by General Sir Gordon
H. A. MacMillen and Lady Mar
ian MacMillen at their home,
Finlaystone, at Longbank, Rem
frewshire. After a tour of the
British Isles, Mrs. Morgan will
return to Montreal on the S. S.
Sylvania, arriving in the Can
adian port September l.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
University Names
Samuel M. Cwinn
To Extension Post

DR.. Samuel M. Gwinn has
been appointed Assistant Direc-
tor of the Delaware Extension
Service in Agriculture and Home
Economics, according to an an
nouncement by Dean George NJ
Worrilow of the University of
Delaware School of Agriculture.
DR.. Gwinn, who has served as
state All Club leader since
1851, has been with the Della
ware Extension Service since
1913. He is a graduate of the
University of West Virginia
where he received his bachel-
or's degree in agricultural edu-
cation in l947 and his masters
degree in the same field in l948.
He became Sussex county All
Club agent in l948. In 1856,
he received a Kellogg Founda-
ton fellowship to the National
Agricultural Extension Center
for Advanced Study at the Uni
versity of Wisconsin. He re-
ceived his doctor of philosophy
degree in cooperative extension
administration in June, 1858,
and returned to the University
of Delaware to resume his posi-
ton as state All Club leader.
In his new position, DR.. Gwinn
will provide leadership in agrl-
cultural, home economics and
All extension programs.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Frear Expresses
Hope For Early
Strike Settlement

United States Senator ]. AL
len Frear has expressed the
hope that representatives of the
steel industry and the steel
workers will be able to prompt
ly reach an effective agreement
that will permit an early end
to the steel strike. In his week
ly statement devoted to a dis
cussion of the nationwide work
stoppage, MIR. Frear warned that
if the strike continues for any
great length of time, its effects
will have an adverse impact on
the nations entire economy. He
pointed out that there are i'm
mediate consequences falling on
the thousands of steel workers
who are suffering the loss of
their pay checks" Continuing,
the Senator said, "Most of these
men are family people with
wives and children to support,
and in these days of high costs
for the necessities of living,
their hardship is immediate and
real. In addition to the wages
that are being lost, the overall
welfare of the steel industry is
likewise suffering. Com p n y
stockholders, many of whom
are undoubtedly employees as
we'll as management, stand tc
lose because their investments
! in the company have no chance
to increase during this period
of idleness." The Delaware
Senator said further, "An ex
panding and growing America
needs and wants the benefit oi
continuing steel production. Il
is essential not only for the in
finite variety of peace-time uses
but for the needs of nationa
defense, that the flow of stee
products be maintained. | an
fully confident that the pride
of accomplishment which exist:
as much among steel worker:
as steel management, will con
tribute to the attainment OF ar
early agreement to end the
present temporary st oppag e
Much of Americas success a:
the industrial giant of the worlt
can be attributed to the avail
ability of its steel products. Fol
that reason and because har
monious labor and management
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Lodge Has Picnic
On The NanticOke

A picnic at Prickly Pear Is
land below Laurel on the Nam
ticoke River featured the July
meeting of the General Service
Committee of the Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs of Delaware on
Saturday. A fried chicken din
ner prepared by Charity Lodge
No. 27, Laurel, was preceded
by boat rides. Mrs. Jane M.
Assay, Wilmington, presided ov-
er the business session. Re-
ports on programs presented at
state institutions were present
ed by the program coordinators.
Past Grand Master John O.Dick-
erson was host to the group,
the third consecutive year for
the outdoor event.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Municipal Park
Plans Initiated
In Jaycee Move
To Improve Town

Smyrna may soon have a
municipal park and recreational
facilities befitting a town of its
size, w. Smithers Snow, Jr.,
president of the Smyrna-Clayton
Junior Chamber of Commerce,
announced today. Snow said the
campaign will be part of long
range community development
and improvement program being
launched by the chapter this
year. The need for such facilities
was found in a community sur
vey recently completed by the
club membership. The survey,
which took several weeks, in
cluded questions on government,
health, education, recreation,
and other phases of community
life. The Jaycee president said
that an appeal will be made to
Smyrna Town Council at tomor-
row nights session for its sup
port and backing. Jaycee offici-
ais, in surveying the communi-
ty to determine the nature OF
local needs and problems, found
that the park project was the
one most within their reach
Based on these findings, an ac'
ton program was Immediately
organized. Preliminary pl a n
specify development of the eX-
isting town park to include ten
mis- courts, outdoor basketball
and other suitable forms of re.
creation for both boys and girls
Supervised playing areas at the
high school and the armory also
are gravely needed, the Jaycees
claim. Children in the towns ex'
panding areas are currently
faced with inadequate recreation
areas. The Jaycees feel that
solving this problem will not
only keep children out of the
CONTINUED on Pare -Four,
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23

State Fire Marshal William R.
Favinger this week called atten-
ton to the numerous occupied
and non-occupied bull d in 6 S
throughout the state that by
their condition constitute SER
ious fire hazards and advised
that steps must be taken to
correct or eliminate these haz-
ards. MIR. Favinger, in a state
ment issued at Dover, pointed
out that "even though municip-
alities have the authority to
create ordinances to eliminate
fire and health hazards, only a
few have such measures in ef-
feet" The state fire marshal
also pointed out that his office,
the State Fire Prevention Com
mission and the Attorney Cen
eral may ''in the interest of
public safety, take the neces-
sary action to bring about cor
rection of conditions creating
fire hazards" Authority for
such action, according to Mr..
Favinger, is included in the
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
.Heinold Family
Clan Holds 10Th
Annual Reunion

One hundred and twenty-five
members attended the 26th an
nual reunion of the George C..
and Elizabeth Heinold family
held at the home of Mrs. Edgar
T. Heinold and the late Mr..
Heinold near Smyrna. Mrs.Judy
Burris, president, conducted the
business session. Temple Helm
old extended greetings to the
"clan" members and welcomed
Glenn Woodburn of Sistersville,
w. Va, to the group. George
c. Heinold led the prayer, and
Mrs. Frances Heinold conduct
ed the singing of the family
song. Awards were presented
the following: Amy Sue Richard
son, youngest member; Mrs.
Samuel Nowland, Oldest mem
Der; Mrs. Eva Ennis Robinson,
Key West, Fla, coming greatest
distance; Mrs. Edgar I. Helm
old, hostess to the gathering.
Since Mrs. Nowland is now bed
ridden, it was decided each
member send her gift. Guests
were MIR. and Mrs. Jack Magill
and family. New members in
troduced included: Bruce Muir
ray, husband of Janet Lee, and
daughter Deborah Lee; Norma
Lane, daughter of Robert and
Patricia Lane; Amy Sue Rich
ardson, daughter of Carlene and
Robert R c ha r d S on; Charles
Richard Hutchison, son of Don
aid and Eileen Hutchison; Will
liam Thompson Jenkins, son OF
William and Janet Jenkins. An
original poem in memory of the
late Edgar T. Heinold was read
by Mrs. Edith Warner.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Record Breaking
S3,324 Invested
By Clayton Lions
In Welfare Work

A record smashing S3,324.81
passed through the treasury of
the Clayton Lions Club last
year for community welfare and
betterment projects. This an
nouncement was included in the
clubs year-end report present
ed at the July dinner meeting
at The Wayside Inn, Joseph
Simpson presided. According to
the audit committee headed by
Arvel Coppage and Charles
Simmons, this figure surpasses
all previous marks established
by the organization. Included
in the community service activ-
tiles were: purchase of three
complete hospital beds, making
total of six now owned by
the group; purchase of eye
glasses for underprivileged chill
dren at the Clayton School;
purchase of baskets for IL fam
lilies at Christmas; purchase of
shoes and food for underpriv-
ileged families; sponsorship of
juvenile bowling team; purchase
of fuel for needy families; pay
ment of rent for needy family;
payment of lunches for under
privileged children. Funds were
raised through sponsorship OF
a donkey baseball contest, min
strel show, calendar sale, Crack
er Jack sale, and the ConServa-
ton of the Blind program. Past
President Medford Davis, Jr.,
was commended for his leader
ship in sparkling the club to
one of its most successful years
on record. 1t was voted to con-
tinue meetings during the sum-
mer months in an effort to bet
ter strengthen the club.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Clayton School
Completes Staff
For Fall Session

All vacancies which existed in
teaching ranks have been filled
for the l959-6O fall term, reports
Coleman F. Metzler, principal at
the Clayton School. The an
nouncement today of the hiring
of three additional instructors
completes the staff assignments
for the new year. Miss Anita
Marie Baker, Georgetown, DEL,
will assume teaching duties OF
the 2-B section. She was gradu-
ated in June from the Univer-
sity of Delaware where she maj
ored in elementary education.
Hired to instruct the combined
AS grades is Miss Mary Kath-
leen Dobson of Millsboro, who
has been teaching fourth grade
in the Sussex County town. A
graduate of Mary Washington
College, she received her Master
of Education degree from the
University of Delaware. Miss
Dobson is the fiance of State
Senator Jesse Watson of Black
bird. Mrs. Pauline c. Moor
Clayton, will return after a
years leave of absence to re-
sumo teaching third grade. A
graduate of the University OF
Delaware, she replaces Mrs
Blanche Smith who retired. MIR
Metzler explained that school Of
ficials were spared the headache
of filling one vacancy when
David X. Wharton decided to re-
main at the school after earlier
announcing his intention to
leave the state. He will continue
in his position as instructor oi
junior high school mathematics
and physical education.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Outdoor Supper
Set By Grange

The Smyrna Grange will hold
a supper on the lawn at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Short tonight for members, who
are asked to bring a covered
dish and beverage. Dessert will
be furnished. The committee in
charge of arrangements includes
the hostess, Mrs. Short, Mrs.
Charles z. Dukes, and Mrs. Har-
ry c. Johnson. The next event
on the Grange summer calendar
is the annual picnic to be held
at Colchester Beach on Thurs
day, August 20.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Hunting Seasons
Fixed For State

When the ll8th General AS
sembly invested in the Board of
Game and Fish Commissioners
the power to fix and regulate
seasons by shortening, extend
ing or closing seasons, and to
fix and regulate the bag limit
on any species of protected
wildlife or fresh water fish," it
specified that the Board should
hold a public hearing at least
sixty days prior to changing any
rule or regulation. The seventh
annual public hearing was held
on April % in Dover with ap-
proximately 100 persons attend
ing. Everyone was given the
opportunity to express his opin-
ion on game and fish matters
in Delaware. There was some
difference of opinion on seasons
on upland game species but
there was no clear-cut express
sion of a need to change small
game seasons or limits. In
meeting this week, the members
of the Board considered both
the points of view of Delaware
sportsmen along with recon-
mendations of the technical
staff and have set seasons prac-
tically in line with those OF
last year with one exception
The shotgun season on the
white-tailed deer will be two
days, November l3 and IA, in
all three of the counties. The
archery season for deer will be
the full month of October.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Guard Concludes
Two Weeks Camp:
Field Inspection
Slated Saturday

Delaware National Guard
troops will close out its annual
two-week encampment at Fort
Miles, Lewes, this Sunday af-
ternoon. The l4lst Ordnance
Company, which has regular
headquarters at the Allen Nc
Lane Armory here, will convoy
to the Smyrna armory Sunday
morning. Dismissal is slated for
early afternoon. This was the
first year the l4lst went to
camp under the new setup es-
tablished by the Guard. Here
tofore, the unit, LOG men strong,
had its headquarters in Will
mington and was much smaller
in size. Despite the greeness
of the men TO their new jobs,
the unit received superior and
excellent inspection ra in G S
throughout the training period.
Officers of the Second Army
conducted the inspections on
every phase of training. "We
must continue to improve, {"
said Capt. Richard G. Silver,
company commander. "We can
not rest on already achieved
laurels, but must continue to
move forward. l am very pleas
ed with the attitude of the men
and the training accomplished. "
M-Sgt. Martin Moffitt, company
first sergeant, commented that
"the spirit and initiative OF the
men has made the encampment
a tremendous success" In the
past National Guardsmen from
Kent County have had little
time at camp for classroom
training, for they were kept
busy firing and maintaining anti
aircraft weapons. AS an ordn-
ance company, classroom in
struction has been taught at
least one period each day. Un-
der the supervision of lst 1t,
James E. Turner, Jr., l09th Or
dnance Battalion security offic-
er, 20 men of the l41st Com
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Dept. Readies Distribution
OF Municipal Aid Monies For 1890

The State Highway Depart
ment is currently preparing for
the distribution of the Municip-
al Aid Fund to the various mum
icipalities throughout the state
for the current year. William
]. Miller, Deputy Chief Engi-
neer of the Department, reports
that the distribution is being
formulated on the basis of re-
ports filed by the municipalities
as of June 80, of this year. The
fund totals $l,2OO,OOO and is
distributed on the basis of 60
percent for street mileage with
in the municipality, which is not
maintained by the Highway De-
partment, and 40 percent on The
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Bank of Delaware
Elects F. Cebhart
10 Advisory Post

The Smyrna Office of Bank
of Delaware has announced the
election of Francis B. Gebhart,
well known Smyrna business
man, as member of the bank S
advisory board. Mr.. Gebhart,
a native of New Castle, is a
graduate of New Castle High
School and the University of
Delaware. He was a teacher
of Social Science in the Smyr-
ma High School from 1885 to
1910, at which time he formed
an insurance agency which he
operated independently until
June |, of this year. At that
time he merged with the George
Records Insurance Agency of
Dover, creating the Records
Gebhart Insurance Agency, of
which MIR. Gebhart is President.
MIR. Gebhart was a charter
member and served as first
president of the Smyrna Lions
Club. He was Governor OF
Lions International District 22-o
in l949-l95O. From 1851 tc
1854 he served as a member
of the State Board of Educa
ton. In 1855 he was a mem
ber of the State Highway De-
partment and is currently serv'
ing on the Smyrna School
Board. Mr.. Gebhart is a mem
Der of the Rehoboth Country
Club, the Maple Dale Country
Club and the Sigma Nu Frater-
Continued or Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Legion Outing
Set August End

Plans are now complete for
the annual picnic for members
and families of David c. Harri-
son Post No. IA, American Leg
ion, and its Auxiliary. The out
ing will again be staged at Toll
chester Beach on Aug. 2. Re-
servations should be made i'm
mediately through Mrs. Davis
Turner, auxiliary president, or
Lenny Pleasanton, post COM
mander. Picnickers will meet at
the legion headquarters on Main
Street at 10 am. Each family
will be responsible for providing
their own transportation. Ar
rangements will be made for
those who lack transportation
by post officials. Refreshments
will be provided by the post.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
3 Seriously Hurt
When Auto Rams
Locomotive Near
Clayton Crossing

Three employees of Wilson
Refrigeration, Inc. were serious
ly injured early Saturday morn
ing when their auto rammed in
to a standing locomotive on a
grade crossing near Clayton.
Still in critical condition at Del
aware Hospital, Wilmington, is
William Yingling, Al, of Hartly,
who suffered severe head and
body injuries. Taken to Kent
General Hospital at Dover, he
was sent Immediately to Will
mington when it was determined
he had a fractured skull and
crushed chest. Company officials
at the Wilson plant report that
Yingling has never regained con-
sciousness. He was passenger
in a car driven by William R.
Potts, 81, of near Clayton. Potts
/ told police who investigated the
accident he was driving east on
School Lane when he came upon
the crossing of a seldom-used
Pennsylvania Railroad spur track
near the Clayton School. The
spur runs through the property
of w. L. Wheatley and along
side the Southern States Cooper
ative building. The engine of the
train had stopped on the track
blocking the crossing. Potts said
| he did not see it in time to stop
Because of the infrequent use OF
the spur, there are no red flash
ing lights at the crossing. Potts
Yingling, and a third passenger
Robert F. Nixon, AS, of Hartly
were taken to the Kent Genera
Hospital in the two ambulances
of the David c. Harrison Post
IA, American Legion. Potts suf'
fered a severe head injury anc
two broken legs. He is expected
to be confined to the hospita
for some time. Nixon received
cuts of the face and head. 1t was
at first thought he might also be
suffering from internal injuries
He was discharged from the hos
pital yesterday.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Rotary Chieftain
Entertains Unit

Members of the Smyrna Ro-
tary Club, following the dinner
meeting at the Wayside Inn, ad-
iourned to the home of the new
ly-installed president, Clarence
S. Collins, Jr., for an assembly
meeting, presided over by the
president. It was announced
that District Governor ]. Reyn-
olds Pratt, a member of the To-
cal club, would officially visit
the club at the meeting on
Thursday, July %. Howar d
Slaughter was introduced as a
new member of the club. Geo.
Carroll was a visitor from the
Dover Rotary Club.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23

basis of population of the mum
icipality. Mr.. Miller indicated
that a large number of the mum
icipalities submitted reports S
showing revised figures on both
street mileage and population,
in comparison with the reports
of former years. This necessi-
tated a change in the previous
figures submitted by the NUM-
cipalities and will also affect
the final distribution of the
funds. The Highway Depart
ment, according to Mr.. Miller,
expects to have this complition
in the division of the fund, COM
pleted by July 20, the date stip-
Iulated by law.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
HOnOred AT Tech

Sandra Robinson made the
honor roll at Tennessee Tech
for the spring quarter, Regis
trar Attic Smith announced to-
day. Miss Robinson, daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. Joe S. Robin
son, Lake Drive, is a junior
majoring in pre-medical tech
nOlOqV.
Smyrna times., 1959-07-23
Jones' Reunion Set

The annual Jones family re-
union will be Sunday, July 26,
at Brandywine Springs State
Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-10
BY MARGARET L. FISHER
Contributing Writer

CoHtrlputinE Wrlger
Partnerships are, in the
making for this months star
bridge events: The women's
and mems pair champion
ships Of the Washington
Bridge League, official area
unit of the American Con-
tract Bridge League. The
double-session contests will
be held concurrently, May 81
and %. first session at the
Mayflower Hotel: finals, May
%, at the Sheraton-Park
Hotel.
The contests are restricted
to WBL members. Those who
desire partners are invited to
contact the committee chair
men: Mrs. Ralph S. Turoff
GA. 4-0013) or DR.. w. S.
Benedict GEM. 2-3312). En-
trantS in the respective con-
tests will play through both
sessions, highest combined
session totals determining the
titliStS.
Also on May 81 and 90,
sessions at 9::45 am, the Falls
Church Duplicate Club stages
its first annual open pair
championship. Participation
is open only to those who
have previously played three
or more sessions at the club.
Reservations are required:
Call Mrs. Esther DeRaad
tKE. 6-6994) for reservations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-05-10
CAMERA ANGLES
Star Snapshot Fans
To EnterCoIor Prints

cameramen will be eligible.
Otherwise. anyone may enter
as many photos as he wishes
in as many classes as he likes
provided the pictures were
taken since July /, 1858.
The prize money goes UP to
$25 a week for the 10 weeks of
the contest, which starts July
/ and ends at midnight, Sep
TENDER IL. The weekly prize
money is split five ways, with
a IS award going to the win
ming print in each of the
classes.
At the conclusion of the
contest there will be a final
local Judging to select the
best picture in each class.
Each of these photos will be
awarded a 500 Savings Bond
and then will be entered in
the Newspaper National
Snapshot Awards Contest,
where prizes will total $19,750.
In the National Awards.
first prize in each category
will be $1,000; second $500 in
each class; third, $3.50 in each
class. There also will be 80
Special Merit Awards of $50
each and $50 Honor Awards
of SIS. Quite a bundle Of cash
for Washington area fans to
compete for with other anna
teur photographers around
the Nation.
Rules of the contest are