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Smyrna times., 1959-01-01
7 Acknowledged
At Bethel Church

Seven college students were
honored by officials of Bethel
A.M.E. Church recently in a
special holiday program. Those
acknowledged were William Ev-
ans, Vera Johnson, Hortense
Swiggett, William Burke, Pris-
ella Barrett, Harvey Riley, and
Leon Evans. Each student was
presented a gift significant of his
achievement. Principal speaker
at the event was DR.. Aubrey Jet
er, a Dover veterinarian. The
youth of Whatcoat Methodist
Church, Dover, presented several
musical selections. The Rev. l. E.
ShoWell is pastor at Bethel.
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01

nails, signs, and markings.
Check your car periodically
make repairs promptly.
Avoid driving when overly
tired or under the influence of
liquor.
Joseph L. Nealon, president of
the Safety Engineers Club urged
these resolutions for people at
work:
Know how to do your job cor
rectly and safely.
Wear proper clothing, shoes,
and protective devices.
Keep your working place clean
and orderly.
Remove or report all accident
hazards promptly.
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01
DANCE
Smyrna Armory
THURSDAY, JAN. 8
Beginning at s PM.
SAM GREEN'S ORCHESTRA
Admission-60c

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
In the Superior Court of the State sf
Delaware in and for Kent County
Kenneth Francis Mayberry
Plaintiff,
v,
Barbara Anne Mayberry
Defendant.
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County,
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defendant
90 that. within 20 days after service
hereof upon defendant, exclusive of thu
day of service, defendant shall serve upon
Jack P. White. ESQ.,, plaintiffs attorney.
whose address is The Green. Dover. Della
ware. an answer to the complaint.
To serve upon defendant copy hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served per-
sonally, to publish this profess az re-
Quired by statute.
WILLIAM M. PASKEY.
Pr,thonotary
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01

the Rev. and Mrs. Leister, on
Christmas Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Clough
were dinner guests with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Everett of Barclay
on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Ray Prettyman
and family of Laurel, and Mrs.
w. D. Shoemaker of Wyoming
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chapman Shockley and family on
Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Eugene Hazel
had as their guests on Christmas
Day MIR. and Mrs. James Bastian
and son, Jimmy, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Oleyniczak of Dover.
Mrs. Doris May Mack of Bos-
ton, was a recent visitor with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Numbers.
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01
SCHOOL
REPORTER
High School Prepares To Open
Industrial Art Shop

The Industrial Arts students
of the John Bassett Moore High
School will be transferred to the
new Industrial Arts building dur
ing the c hri S t m S holidays.
When students return after the
Christmas vacation they will be
housed in these new facilities.
The mechanical drawing class
will meet in a newly renovated
room located in the basement of
the building. New lighting and
new drawing tables will be hous-
ed in this area. After more reno
vations the art classes will oc-
cupy the old industrial arts build
ing.
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01
Xmas Sales
Continued from Page One


opened in the fall, Mrs. Margaret
Street had marvellous holiday
trade" with the peak reached
Christmas Eve. Edward Wootten
said that it was his biggest
Christmas season; that there was
more Christmas spirit, and more
people shopped at home. All
shopping days had been good
since the store was kept open
evenings, starting Dec. IL. Terry
Hughes, at Western Auto, was
satisfied with a very good sea-
son. Richard c. Price, of Boule-
ward Electric, said that he had
had an active season, ahead of
last year. Mrs. Margaret Ruby,
Smyrna Gift Shop, reported a
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01


While the Cavaliers of Delaware possibly the states
group they have lost time embarkng pro-
gram of good works. Evidence of this is supplied by this
photograph taken recently in Governor Caleb Boggs office
Dover Cavalier president Alfred Vone far right is pictured
with Boggs and Clinton Robertson of Clayton
ente the Cavaliers presented check for $00 to Mr. Rob-
disaster representative for the Smyrna Clayton
for of the survivors of the recent shack fire
Clayton that took lives and destroyed all belongings of the
occupants Among other activities planned by the Cavaliers
golf country club Delaware Park,
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01
ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
Dated December %, 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, 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.
II personal service is act 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 namAd above au an
swer to the complaint, the case will be
tried without further notice.
WILLIAM M. PASKEY.
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01
KentOn

The Rev. Robert Hodgson, pas
tor of Kenton Methodist Church,
announces the following services
for Sunday, Jan. 4: Sunday
School, 10 am; Morning wor-
ship, ii am. The pastors SUBJ
ject will be Pressing on in the
New Year."
The Sunday School is sponsor
ing a benefit skating party on
Tuesday night.
The w. S. C. S. will hold the
regular meeting on Wednesday
evening, Jan. 7. Mrs. Helen
Shackleton will preside.
Bethesda Grange will enter
tain Pomona on Thursday, Jan. |
in the Marydel Community Hall
at 10 am.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Hughes, Sr.
and Miss Mary Lou Hughes
spent over Christmas with Mr..
and Mrs. Maurice Arnold and
family of Kennett Square.
MIR. and Mrs. Clifford Clark
entertained MIR. and Mrs. Donald
Clark and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. James Clark of Whining
ton on Christmas Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Clough
had as their dinner guests on
Christmas Day MIR. and Mrs.
Walter McGinnis and son, Wal
ter, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Nc
Ginnis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Clark and
family were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer Cites of Wyoming
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Jewell
entcrtained their children and
grandchildren on Christmas Day
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Attix had as
their guests on Christmas Day
Mrs. Amy Cook and Mrs. Emma
Reed Of Clayton.
Mrs. Ada Hilyard of Whining
ton was a visitor in Kenton or
Saturday.
The Rev. and Mrs. George
Godfrey and children were the
guests of Mrs. Godfrey's parents
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01
Basketball Team Preps For
Opening Home Game

The high school basketball
team, under the direction of MIR.
Richardson c. Tritt, is hard at
work for the opening home bas-
ketball game on Friday, January
8, with Middletown High School.
During the past week, Coach
Tritt indicated that his starting
team would feature Richard
Cole. Ronald Mccoy, Wayne
Cole. Barry Pritchard, and Rob-
ert Boyer. James Persinger, still
hobbled with an injured leg, is
expected to break into the start
ing lineup upon his return.
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01

Wed, Dec. 3 - One Day Only
Shows at 7 and 9 pm.
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01

If you operate machines, stop
them before oiling or cleaning.
Learn the proper way to lift
and move heavy objects.
Place materials and equipment
so they will not cause accidents.
Watch your step-avoid slips
and falls.
Observe safety rules and reg
ulations.
Smyrna times., 1959-01-01

good season. John c. Still, Jr.,
news agency and toys, found the
last two days the best of good
season.
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Special Practice
Carded By Band

The trumpets and drums Sec
tion of the Citizens Hose Com
pany band are requested to be
at the fire house not later than
l:3O pm. on Sunday, for special
instruction directed by Richard
Ennis. This will precede the reg
ular bi-monthly rehearsal of the
entire band at 2 pm. The drum
section of the band will practice
every Sunday. At a recent re-
hearsal there were twenty-seven
members of the band present,
with men from Smyrna, Middle
town, and Dover at work in pre-
paration for the coming season.
The band is shaping up well for
their first appearance late this
spring, under the direction of
Rodney Daniels. Lex FAIRIES is
band manager and in charge of
the schedule.
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Rebuilding OF Lake Drive To Begin
In May; Blendt Cited For Service

trash collection, which will be
acted on at later date. Ap-
proval was given by council to
provide all-weather equipment
to furnish the collection crew,
in order that the collections be
made each Monday and Friday
regardless of the weather. Mrs.
Homer D. Hudson, Mrs. Flor
ence Ford, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Pleasanton, election officials,
were present for a briefing ses-
sion. Tribute was paid Mayor
George M. Blendt, who was pre-
siding at his last session, by
Councilman Wilson, for his wis
dom and guidance during the
years he has served as a coun-
Gilman and as mayor, and ex-
pressing thanks for his service
Chief of Police John w. Jacobs
Continued on Page Seven
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Fete
Kirk At Dinner

DR.. George V. Kirk, superin-
tendent of the Smyrna Special
School District, who received
his doctorate in philosophy in
education at the University OF
Pennsylvania, was the guest OF
honor at a dinner sponsored by
the Board of Education Thurs
day night at The Wayside Inn
The affair was attended by sew
enty members of the faculty OF
the schools, and Norman 6
Wilder, member of the board
was master of ceremonies. Mrs
Margaret M. O'Neill, president
of the board, presented DR.. Kirk
with a gift from the school
board, an inscribed desk set. A
gift of money from the teachers
was presented by Robert Ever,
EFT, president of the Faculty
Club. Francis B. Gebhart, mem
ber of the board, spoke briefly
on behalf of the board.
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19

ties for the health of the people
in the area served by the Kent
General Hospital. But" said he,
I'VE are not finished. We have
several doctors on the honorary,
consulting and courtesy staffs
still to hear from and we are
sure that they will show the
same generous spirit which has
been demonstrated by the active
staff. When all have pledged
feel confident that we shall have
a total which will show a larger
percentage of over-subscription
than the board of directors.
While for the moment we take
off our hats to the directors for
the wonderful job they have
done, we serve notice on them
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Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Russia Waging
Economic Battle,
.BPW CLUB Told

For the future, our struggle
with Russia is going to be econ
omic," said c. A. Fulmer, Will
mington High School principal,
addressing the joint tenth ami
versary and International Week
banquet of the Smyrna-Clayton
Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club at The sWayside Inn
last Monday evening. He ex-
pressed the opinion that there
was no danger of an all out war
or of a major crisis, although
Russia will try to make one of
the Berlin situation. Mr.. Fulmer
described Africatas completely
aflame and the u. S. out of the
picture" He said every place
around the world is having
awakenings, and. they turn to-
ward us, toward Russia or try
to stay between; and the un-
committed world isn't so sure
we have the answers. A high
light of the evenings program
was presentation of the clubs
contribution to the international
Student-Exchange Fund. 1t was
made to Nelson Everhart, presi-
dent of the Smyrna Chaper, by
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Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Radio Amateurs
To Begin Glasses

Free classes in amateur radio
will begin on Monday, Feb. %
at Civil Defense headquarters,
Court House, Dover. All persons
wishing to learn about amateur
radio with the object of secur-
ing an FEC license are invited
to attend. The classes will be
conducted under the auspices OF
the Kent County Amateur Radio
Club and sessions will be held
each Monday from 7:30 to $3.50
pm. Chairman of the clubs
education committee is Roy
Wall, K3AJK, who will teach
code. Howard George will teach
theory. The complete course will
last twelve weeks at the end OF
which time an official FEC Nov
ice Class Amateur license exam
ination will be given under the
supervision of Fred Tarburton,
W3SPL. For further informa-
ton contact Earl Henson, VIZ
ZNF, secretary, of Rising Sun,
or any member of the club.
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Auxiliary Maps
Spring Schedule

The Ladies Auxiliary to the
Citizens Hose Company held
their regular monthly meeting
with Mrs. Ruth Leager, presi-
dent, conducting the business
session. Mrs. Herbert R. Butts
president of the Kent County
Ladies Auxiliary Association
and Mrs. Schultz were visitors
from Marydel. There was an an.
nouncement of the fire school to
be conducted at Camden-Wyom-
ing on April l9 especially for
auxiliary members, and the loc.
al ladies were urged to attend
Mrs. Leager and Mrs. Helen
Grier, chairman for the recent
public dinner held at the fire
house expressed their thanks to
all who helped to make it a sue.
cess. The final reports on the
project will be released later.
The auxiliary decided to hold a
bake on Saturday, March 81 al
10 am. at Boulevard Electric
store on Main Street. Mrs. AL
berta Morris was named chair
man for the project.
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Harrison Turner
Gains Admittance
To Delaware Bar

1t has been announced that
Harrison F. Turner has been ad-
mitted to the Delaware Bar AS
sociation and is eligible for the
general practice of law in this
state. He was sworn in at a re-
cent ceremony at the Supreme
Court in Dover by Justice Suth-
erland, with Judge William ].
Storey as his preceptor. Mr.
Turner is associated with Her
man Brown and Jack White, at
torneys, with offices on The
Green, Dover. A retired United
States Army colonel, he was
graduated from West Point in
1884, and served with anti-air.
craft until his retirement. He
was stationed in many places in
the world including Puerto Rice
and Belgium. Mr.. Turner was
graduated from Albany Law
School in 1858 and served his
clerkship at Fonda, N. Y. He
came to Delaware during the
past year. With his wife he
lives on South Dupont Park.
way, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Masked Bandits
Rob Hartly Bank
OF $4,000, Escape
Police Dragnet

FBI officers and police
throughout Delaware and sur
rounding states continue their
search today for the young
white couple who robbed the
West Dover Trust Company at
Hartly of approximately $4,000
about noon Monday. Roadblocks
were thrown up minutes after
police were notified of the rob-
berry, but the bandits apparently
slipped through the dragnet or
were content to hide out until
matters settled before making
their getaway. More than ITO
law enforcement officers, includ-
ing off-duty and recalled vaca-
tioning members of the state
police, were pressed into SER
vice in an effort to apprehend
the couple. Hundreds of motor
lists were checked before the
roadblocks were removed some
five hours after the snatch had
been made. The bandits, de-
scribed as being about % years
of age, strobe boldly into the
bank at about l2:l5 pm. The
man, wearing a light blue hand
kerchief over the lower part of
his face, and his feminine ac-
complice, whose hair was tuck
ed up under a mans work cap,
walked up to Mrs. Ethel Hughes,
the bookkeeper, who was at the
counter. Her husband, L. Win
fred Hughes, cashier, was in a
rear room at the time on the
telephone. The male robber,
flashing a shiny 80 calibre re-
volver, said, This is a hold-up.
Don't move" While the woman
companion. leveled her gun at
Mrs. Hughes, the masked man
moved toward the rear office
where Mr.. Hughes was talking,
Continued on Page Twelve)
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Parents HOnOred
By CLAYTON Alters

The February meeting of the
Clayton Clodhoppers All Club
featured a family night program
with Judy Street, president, con-
Quoting the business session.
and Nancy Goldsborough serv-
ing as secretary. Barbara Ross
gave a report on her attendance
at All Short Course, and re-
port on All Camp was given by
Judy Street. George Brown gave
a report on his trip to Chicago
There was a demonstration by
Carol Ann Brown. Members of
the club presented their parents
and refreshments were served
by Mrs. Wicks and Mrs. Brown.
Dancing followed the program.
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Comegys Announces Hospital Fund
Campaign By Staff Exceeds Goal

The members of the medical
staff of Kent General Hospital
have contributed more than
their goal of $4,000 in the cam
paign to raise 100000 for addi-
tions and improvements to the
hospital. These are the personal
subscriptions from the doctors
themselves. This is the second
division in the campaign to ex-
ceed its goal, the board of di-
rectors having been first with
an over-subscription of II per-
cent. DR.. Richard w. Comegys,
chairman of the medical staff
division, stated that he is de-
lighted with the response which
the members of the staff have
made to this appeal for funds to
provide larger and better facili-
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Smyrna Quintet
Engages Milford
After Lewes Loss

Sporting a 7-6 season record,
Smyrna Highs basketball quin-
tet will move into the home
stretch of the 1859 campaign at
home tomorrow night when it
hosts the Milford five in their
first encounter of the year. The
Bucs have traditionally been the
Eagles opening game opponent
but were dropped down in the
schedule this year when con-
flicting dates made an early
meeting impossible. Milford will
enter the game with one of the
most rapidily-improving teams
in the downstate ranks. After
getting off to a slow start, the
Bucs have bounced back to post
several impressive victories. A
64-60 showing against strong
Lewes in defeat established
them as definite threat. Smyr-
ma will enter the fray with the
same lineup which bowed to
Lewes, 65-43, on Tuesday night.
jim Persinger and Wayne Cole
will be at forwards, Bob Eek
hart will Jump center, and Ron
Mccoy and Dick Cole will pa
troll the backcourt. Next Tues
day the home forces will travel
upstate to engage Claymont in
a return meeting. They will
close out the home season on
Friday in a clash with the Fac
ulty five. This contest promises
to be one of the highlights of
the 1859 season. A near-capac-
ity crowd is expected to be on
hand to see the contest"
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Unique Telephone
Activities Class
Here

An interesting departure from
the usual classroom techniques
is a program being presented to
the third and fourth grade pup
lis at the Smyrna Elementary
School during the month of Feb
ruary with the cooperation Of
the Diamond State Telephone
Company. The boys and girls
are learning about telephone ac-
tivities through the use of ma
terials loaned by the company.
The six classroom teachers are
Mrs. Pauline Matthews, Mrs.
Mabel Joseph, Mrs. Margaret
Greer, Mrs. Ruth Piper, Mrs.
Louise Woodring, and Miss
Kathryn Jones. Each was sup
piled with a well organized
guide book to the instructional
activities. The elements of the
program are filmstrip, "How
We Use the Telephone; a stu
dent booklet, "The Telephone
and How We Use IT.; practice
telephone equipment; telephone
directories, and a film, "Adven-
lures in Telezonia." The mater
ial is organized to include the
introduction of the telephone,
answering calls, using the direc-
tory, making calls, and tele-
phone manners. Mrs. Julia w.
Slaughter, elementary principal,
was impressed with the possi-
bilities of the program which
was on exhibit at the conven-
ton of Elementary Principals
Association in Philadelphia, and
made arrangements for the
Smyrna school at that time.
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Burton's Slash
Used Car Prices
During Feb. Sale

February is the month for q
bargain in a used car at Irwin
G. Burton, Inc, Chevrolet deal.
er, on the Dupont Highway. II
you have even thought about
buying a used car, you'd better
hurry out to Burton's today
William Willis, manager of the
local franchise, explained the
reason for these marvellous
buys. Although February is the
shortest month of the year, Bur.
toms is out to make it the big
gest as far as sales are con-
cerned. They are challenging
themselves to see how many OF
their stock of used cars can be
sold during the month. In order
to do this, they realize they
must sacrifice prices to the ben
eft of the consumer. This is
your big chance to buy that Sec
ond car. With spring and sum-
mer driving days ahead, maybe
you will want to replace your
present car with a better one. If
so, now is the time, during the
month of February to complete
the transaction at Burton's and
take advantage of gigantic saw
ings. Willis says not to let the
prices fool you. AS always, Bur-
toms expertly-trained mechan-
les have done their best to put
these fine used cars in tip-top
condition. You may be sure the
car you buy is exactly as it is
represented to be. They are
proud of their reputation for
quality in all cars sold. So hur-
ry out! See these fine cars and
then look at the bargain prices.
You'll be glad you did! A list
ing of some of the outstanding
values being offered appears in
our full-page advertisement on
page 4.
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Legion Readies
Plans For June
Session OF Boys
State At Dover

Ten members of the Boys
State Committee of the Ameri-
can Legion met recently in the
Murphy School Auditorium, Do
yer, with DR.. Park w. Hunting
ton, chairman, presiding. Action
was taken to hold the sessions
of Boys State this year in Do
yer on June 10, IL, and IL, with
the annual banquet on June IL
in Dover. Sessions will be held
in Legislative Hall and the boys
will again be housed at Della
ware State College where break
fast will be served, and the
large swimming pool available.
Lunches will be served at Wal
ter L. Fox Legion home by the
unit auxiliary. Action was taken
to purchase 100 lapel pins in the
shape of the State of Delaware
with Boys State" superlmpos-
ed thereon to be presented to
the boys in attendance. George
Ayars, George Ehinger, and W..
Lyle Mowlds will prepare a let
ter of notification to all high
school principals in the state of
the session dates, final date for
reporting elected juniors to at
tend the Boys State, and the
schools from which the state Of
ficials will be selected. Brandy
wine High School will be added
to the list this year, making
nearly 100 boys who will attend
from the states public and pri-
vate schools. Carl Fischer and
James Persinger represented
Smyrna High School at the 1858
event. Fischer served in the i'm
portant post of attorney gener-
al"
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19

At the regular meeting of
Town Council Friday night,
Town Manager Rex D. Gilmore
reviewed plans for the perman-
ent rebuilding of Lake Drive,
and a portion of High Street and
South Street, which will start in
May, or as soon as weather per-
mits. He also said that temper
ary repairs had been made to
these streets. A motion was car
ried to the effect that ]. M.
Cleminshaw Company be hired
to appraise forty to fifty new
properties that have not been
appraised. Council authorized
the advertising for bids for a
new police car, the bids to be
received at the meeting of coun-
Gil on March l3. The town man.
ager presented a proposed ord
nance regarding garbage and
Smyrna times., 1959-02-19
Guard Units To
Mark Muster Day
With Open House

A weapons and equipment
demonstration will feature the
open house and Muster Day OBJ
servance of the Smyrna Nation
al Guard units at the Allan Nc
Lane Armory this Sunday, Feb.
%. The celebration is part of a
nationwide program sponsored
by the National Guard to honor
Washington's birthday. 1t. Col.
Jerome D. Niles, commanding
officer of the local 10th AAA
Battalion, has explained that the
primary objective of the open
house activity is to make the
public aware of the true mean
ing of the "Sleep Well-Your
National Guard Is Awake" pos
ters which are now being dis
played. According to Niles, the
local unit will be participating
in the Muster Day observance
for the fourth consecutive year
Guardsmen will be on duty al
the Armory from 8 am. to
pm. to demonstrate and explair
the functions of all weapons ano
equipment used by the loca
outfits. A concentrated recruit
ing effort will also be in force
Guard personnel will be avail
able to explain the military OBJ
legations to all interested young
men. State Guard officers will
attend a conference in Dover or
Sunday. The top non-commis
stoned officers from each unit
will assume command during
their absence. M-Sgt. Ivan o
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