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Evening star., 1959-11-29
Lily Yearbook
Shows GROWING
Public Interest

The 1859 Yearbook of the
North American Lily Society,
just published, is somewhat
larger than usual, rejecting an
increased interest in lilies. II
contains descriptions of new
hybrids as well as reports and
special articles.
Results on the control OF
root-rot by fungicides, the ef-
feet of gibberellic acid on lily
seed termination, and observa-
tions on frost injury are re-
ported.
Advice on how to grow lilies
what varieties to grow, how tc
get along with lily diseases
how to grow lilies from seeds
and how to grow lilies in pots
is offered in articles. Five we'll.
known lily growers list theil
five favorite lilies.
The yearbook is part Of the
membership benefits available
to all who are interested ir
lilies. Membership dues are 81
per year, payable to the treas.
urer, Ernest F. Stokes, 81 Oak.
land street, Lexington 73. Mass
Editor of the yearbook is George
l. Slate, past president of thu
society.
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seedlings. Among the plants
covered are lilies, iris, daylilies,
roses, African violets, gladiolus,
tree peonies. daffodils. dahlias.
azaleas, camellias, hollies and
blueberries.
The basic fundamentals Of
genetics are included to give
amateurs an understanding of
the hybridization process, the
Mendelian laws, and heredity
There are articles on the use of
colchicine in plant breeding, the
effect on plants Of radioactivity,
and the techniques of breeding
for disease resistance. Henry
A. Wallace has contributed an
article on the history Of hybrid
corn.
This handbook is literally
illustrated with n line draw
ings and Photographic repro
ductions to illustrate plant
breeding techniques and raising
seedlings. From the material
in this book, any amateur can
learn how to breed plants sue
ceSSfully.
"The Handbook on Breeding
Ornamental Plants" is the latest
in a series of popular garden
guides, published as an educa-
tional service by the garden
Single copies are available by
mail for 81 from the Brooklyn
Botanic Garden, Brooklyn IS
New York.
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How to Decide Variety

AN oak, says a tree expert,
iS-the unsafest Of all trees dur
ing a thunderstorm. Lightning
strikes an oak (because it is
starchy and a good conductor
Of electricity with greater fire.
quency than any other species
OF tree.
After that come elm, pine,
ash. willow, poplar, spruce and
maple in order of susceptibility
to lightning. A beech Cbecause
it. is oily is at the bottom of
the list. 1t is seldom hit by
lightning.
But no tree is a safe refuge
during a lightning storm.
Trees growing in the open,
singly or in small groups, are
In more danger than those in
q dense forest.
Over New York City 80 per
cent Of all lightning bolts travel
up from spires Of tall buildings,
net down. because Manhattan
issupercharged with electricity
This, however, is what happens
elsewhere in most cases:
The bottom of a thunder
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FIoribundus Held Guining
In Popularity in U. S.

A recent issue of the Horti-
cultural Newsletter carried an
item to the effect that gar
deners might be giving more
attention to the floribunda
type of rose. The reasons ad-
vanced were the freedom
from disease and the produc-
tivity of the floribunda. Un-
doubtedly there has been
much improvement in the va
rietieS of the floribunda type.
but it is difficult to believe
that the love for the fragrant,
long-pointed bud of the hy-
brid tea is waning.
The fioribundas do not
have a long-pointed bud as
of now, but the newcomer,
the grandifiora type. does.
Perhaps the combination Of
the two. the f1oribunda and
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the grandif1ora may appeal to
those who do not wish to
continue with the battle Of
the blackspot and mildew.
The American Association
of Nurserymen recently tab
ulated the rose variety intro
ductions Of the past five
years. OF the 70 varieties
listed, 81 were hybrid tea, IS
were f1oribundas, 9 were CT
the new type, the grandiflora,
and 8 were climbers. This
indicated the direction the
plant breeder is working on.
But Of course there is no
way of knowing how many
bushes of the different types
are sold, consequently it is
not possible to say which is
gaining in popularity.
w. H. Y.
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plastic or rubber, form a fine
f1lm coating. This prevents
winter burn by reducing water
loss. Many evergreens were in
jured last winter when shrubs
and trees were unable to re-
plenish moisture lost to strong
drying winds.
Boxwood, arborvitae, ligus-
strum, laurel and rhododendron
and other evergreen foundation
plants all are subject to winter
injury. Evergreens at exposed
corners of buildings and on
waterfront sites especially need
protection.
Anti-wilt sprays come In
small containers for the do-it-
few shrubs. Garden shops should
have supplies. For larger plant
ings tree experts use power
sprayers.
Anti-wilt sprays are also use
ful on newly planted trees al
any time Of the year. And they
are effective in summer when
applied in July or August tc
check water loss during heat
and drought.
The f1lm-forming emulsion
gives a sheen to leaves and
needles. 1t is thin enough tc
permit normal, minimum
breathing that goes on in tree.
during the winter. Next sprins
when the leaves and needle,
get the Sign" to grow agar
the f1lmy coating just slough,
off.
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Pyrucunthu

From W. E. Byram
2700 N. Underwood
Arlington, Va.
When is the best season and
the best method for roofing the
Pyracantha?
AnSDer
Cuttings may be taken in the
winter-hardwood, and rooted
in the spring in a specially pre-
pared bed. Soft-wood cuttings
taken in June or July, depend
ing upon the stage Of growth
may be rooted in peatmoSs anc
sand in an enclosed container
Most gardeners use the latter
method and their success de-
pends upon maintaining the
proper degree of humidity ir
the container.
Evening star., 1959-11-29
By WILBUR H. YOUNGMAN
Star Garden Editor

star GaIuen Eoltor
A year ago the fun of grow
ing camellias on an unheated
porch was described and pic
tnred in the Garden Pages. Un-
doubtedly those who secured
the early and midseason varie-
ties were thrilled with the fine
display that was obtained,
Much of this bloom was had in
the late winter and very early
Spring.
Few realized how extensive
the growing of camellias on
glasSed-in unheated porches
was until they saw the display
at the spring show of the Ca
1nellia Society of the Potomac
Valley. Perhaps it will seem to
some that the use of a porch
Is only a beginning step to the
building of a greenhouse for
q really long season of flower
production.
However, those who delight
IN a bit of color, plus the joy
Of having growing plants about,
viii find that camellias are a
satisfactory plant for the
glassed-in, eated porch.
Quite often ice will form on the
saucers in which the pots rest,
but that does not keep the ca
mellias from producing excel
lent flowers along in January.
February and March. 1t may
be that porches on the east
and west may not receive Suffi-
cfent sun heat to be as effec-
tive as those on the south side
Of the house. However, there
are inexpensive thermostati-
cally controlled electric heaters
which can overcome the lack
Of heat from the sun.
How to Decide Variety
The choice of varieties for
the unheated porch will vary
somewhat due to the protection
afforded.
On a porch that seldom suf-
fers below freezing tempera-
lures more tender varieties can
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Entrance Plants
From Mrs. John r. CrOtDn
7111 LonqlDood driUe
Bethesda, Md.

From Mrs. John r. CrOtDn
711f LongDood driUe
Bethesda, Md.
Am anxious to adorn our
outside front entrance with
some sort of pyramidal ever
greens, suitable for tub plant
ing, If possible broad-leafed. If
this is not practical can you
suggest others?
AnStDer
Potted plants are not used
out-of-d doors as much In this
country as in Europe. This
may be because in our sun the
pots become too hot for the
roots to survive. This may be
overcome by double potting,
filling the space between with
peatmoss or sphagnum moss.
This keeps the inside pot cool
and moist.
Undoubtedly there are many
plants that may be used for
your purpose. The lovely dark
green upright Japanese yew is
a choice one, but so is the
dwarf hinoki cypress. If the
red spider mite were not such
a problem we might suggest
also the dwarf Alberta spruce.
Similarly, the juniper webworm
tempers our enthusiasm for the
spiny Greek juniper. Among
the broadleaved evergreens we
might consider the Japanese
holly-ilex crenata rotundifolia.
Potted plants demand regu-
lar attention as to watering
and feeding. This is especially
true in sunny situations.
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Rose Cuttings
From Mrs. T. A. Buckley
200 L street NE.

From Mrs. T. A. Buckley
200 L street NE.
Please tell the best procedure
for taking rose cuttings and the
best time for this to be done.
AnstUer
It is too late for softwood
cuttings. The best thing is wait
for the plants to go dormant
and then take hardwood cut
tings. This should be in late
January. 1t can be done next
March when you prune them
Cut the pieces into 6 or 8-inch
lengths and cover with damp
peatmoss for several weeks until
the ends have calloused. Then
plant in rows in the garden.
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Infant Holly
From Hdrrie W. FleiSchmdn
1902 Seventeenth street N,

From Hdrrie W. FIeiSchmdn
1902 Seventeenth street N.
Arlington, Va.
Have started six holly plants
about 2 inches high. Each
blossomed and formed berries
The plants are too close and
should be potted. They have
been under a plastic cover. The
question: When should I re-
plant and when should the
plants be set out?
AnSUer
Too small to set out, hence
repot, putting them in a soil
mixture made of equal parts OF
sand, garden loan and peat
moss. The pots should be buried
in a cold frame or other pro-
tected situation until next
spring. Then the plants might
well be removed from the pots
and planted in a protected bed
where they will be lightly
shaded.
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GARDEN OUTLOOK
FOR THIS WEEK

Continue with the planting of early spring
Towering bulbs as long as is necessary to get
them into the ground. :. Mulch the newly set
out pansieS Continue with the planting OF
the deciduous trees, shrubs and roses
When planting lilies, place handful OF
sand beneath each bulb for perfect drainage.
-. Paintings Of Dutch iris in the vegetable
garden or cutting garden will produce useful
cutflowerS.
Do not let the leaves accumulate on the
grass i. Scatter pieces of brush in the shrub
border to hold the leaves and to prevent their
mating. -.
Sow seeds of hardy ANIMALS where they are
to grow and flower. &. Do not let the grass get
over or inches in height; it will mat and
be subject to disease injury.-YOUNGMAN.
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YuIe Decor Program

A demonstration Of Christ
mas decorations by Mrs. Robert
Ash will be given under spon-
SorShip Of the Ayr Hill Garden
Club Of Vienna, Va, tomorrow
at 1880 pm. at the Vienna
Presbyterian Church. Club
guest admission will be so cents
HoStesseS will be: Mrs. Mer-
wyn Bly,, Miss Elsa Muench,
Mrs. Howard Jeffrey, Mrs
Harold Thomas.
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Mimosu Date?

From James r. McQuillen.
7224 Kidmore Lane,
Ldnhdm Woods, Md.
When is the proper time to
plant mimosa trees and young
dogwoods?
AnStDer
I prefer to set these out in
the early spring. Some move
them in the fall with little loss
but my experience has favored
spring. Late February or early
March. weather permitting, is
the favored period.
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Fascinating ComeIIios
For Winter BLOOMING

be used than on one where
freezing is a common occur
renee. In the latter situation
one might well be satisfied with
those varieties which normally
do well out-of-doors in this
area. The early bloom and the
pleasure of winter gardening
would easily justify it. Certain
ly most camellia fans would in
clude the lovely Debutante
which is hardly robust enough
to grow out of doors.
In addition to the hardies,
one might we'll consider some
of the following: Edelweiss.
Betty Shefheld, Mathotiana Su-
preme, Gqlilee, c. M. Wilson,
Mrs. Charles Simmons, and
Tomorrow.
Easy to Get Results
Camellia growing on the en-
closed porch is an easy task
since it does not compete with
out-of-d oor gardening. The
tubbed plants are brought in
doors late in October or early
November and from then on
require almost daily watering.
In a proper soil mixture the
surplus water drains freely
away from the roots. When the
buds begin to swell swinging
two or three times a day may
be advisable depending upon
the humidity that prevails on
the porch.
This type of winter garden
ing has a great many poSsibili-
ties depending. of course. upon
the amount of sunlight that
reaches the porch and the pro-
lection from winter freezing.
Certainly one might try an
azalea or two, perhaps a gar
denia.
If these work out then there
is always the possibility of try
ing some Of the harder plants,
such as stock and calendula.
Or, one might try some of the
choice early spring Towering
bulbs such as daffodils and the
tiny Iris reticulata.
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QUESTION BOX
FOR GARDENERS

slant removal Of shoots sap
growth Of tree?
AnStDer
The removal of shoots aris-
ing from the rootstock is i'm
perative since if left to grow
will take over and the ton
(budded) portion will die
There seems no way to prevent
their appearance on the more
commonly used dwarfing under
stocks. Deep planting would
stop the appearance of the
shoots but the top or budded
portion would then develop a
root system Of its own and the
dwarflng would be lost.
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Winter-Protect Everereens
With Anti-WiIt Spruys

-Anti-wilt sprays will reduce
winter injury to ornamental
evergreens.
The key to success is in proper
application. Put on the sprays
now when days are dry and
temperatures are above 40 de-
gFees. Thoroughly cover top
and bottom sides Of leaves and
needles.
sAnti-wilt sprays, made Of
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Wux Plant

From Mrs. John Anderson
223 Hutton Street
GditherSburg. Md.
I should appreciate informa-
ton about the Chinese wax
plant. 1t is Is years old, hasn't
bloomed for years even though
slips taken from it have done
very we'll.
AnStDer
The wax plant should have a
rest period after the summer
Towering period. This means
reduce watering and keep in
cool place for several weeks. Do
not remove the Towering spurs,
they may produce bloom again.
The leaf you send does not
show signs of disease or insect
injury, hence the lack of flower
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Gardeners to Hold
Installation

The District branch Of the
National Association of Gar
deners will meet for installa-
ton of officers and other busi-
ness at the G. L. Cornell Co.,
ATS Miller avenue, Bethesda,
Friday at 8 pm.
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Keep your questions to W.
H. Youngman brief and
tncloSe a stamped, self
addressed envelope for reply.
The Star cannot publish all
such correspondence.
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ing must be because Of some
cultural or lack of cultural
care practice.
YOUNGMAN.
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ample. After the roots have
been cut, the trench may be
filed. Then the tree or shrub
should be left for a year or
until new roots have formed.
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Root PRUNING
Mrs. C. D. Shepard

Mrs. c. d. Shepard
3605 Norton place NV.
How does one 'root-prune"
a holly so that 1t may be moved
safely.
AnStDer
The root pruning of a shrub
or tree consists of digging a
trench around the tree to a
depth that will sever most of
the lateral roots. The distance
the trench is from the tree will
depend upon its size. For a
5-foot holly II to IS inches
from the trunk should be
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Apple Shoots
From NJ. w. Boyer,
81 AllUietD driUe, Rt. 4
Ellicott City, Md.

Have excellent dwarf apple
tree but I cannot keep shoots
from growing from the stock
roots below ground. viii con-
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26
Home Fatalities
Topped By Fire

"You don't have to be near
the flames to have fire snuff
out your life!"
The National Safety Council
said this today to point up ar
rival of the season when the
number of home fire deaths
reaches a peak. More than half
the years home fire deaths oc-
cur during four months = De-
cember through March.
Smoke and combustion gas
es," the Council said, "often are
the cause of death in home fires,
rather than flames"
Fires are the leading cause of
home death to everyone except
infants and the very elderly, and
are the No. 2 cause of home
death to persons of all ages.
Home fires take more than 5000
lives a year and cost the nation
billions of dollars.
Your chance of surviving a
fire depends on how we'll you
know what to do.
According to the experts, the
odds are l in 100 that you'll
have home fire during the next
year, l in 20 you'll have a fire
within five years.
Best way to stay safe from
fire, of course, is to prevent it
before it starts-don't smoke in
bed, and have your heating sys-
tenn checked, for example.
If you are unfortunate enough
to have a fire, the Council said,
your chances of coming out
alive are better if you know
these facts:
l. It's not necessarily the
flames from fire that kill you.
RlSlng neat ana combustion gas
es are just as deadly.
2. If possible, sleep with your
bedroom door closed and the
windows open. 1t will help keep
out the lethal gases than can
end your life while you sleep.
8. If you suspect fire in your
home or apartment, don't hur-
riedly open the door. Check first
to see if the door is hot. If it is,
stay in your room. Get someone
to call the fire department. Keep
the door closed and get fresh
air at the window till help ar
rives.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

neutrality-suspicious. wom-
an, 30-50, to present Beauty
Counselor's unique cosmetic SER
vice. No canvassing. Established
clientele. Call MY 1895, Mrs.
Floyd.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26
Slip Covers Soil Less

Slip covers made of pattern
ed materials soil and show any
wrinkles less quickly than do
plain ones, but they may add
to the cost, because more ma
terial is sometimes needed for
the cover.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

FOR RENT-Dwelling in Ken
ton, Del. Three bedrms, living
rm, dining rm, kitchen, bath and
garage. Avail. Nov. l6. Also
store room, avail. immed. Con-
tact Howard Clifton, 300 Tulip
Place, Seaford, Del. Phone MA
9-7864.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

WANTED TO SELL OR SWAP
Upright Wilson 2-door 30
Gu. ft. freezer for smaller freez-
er. Ideal for farm use. Call
OIL 1896.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26
SERVICE STATION
FOR LEASE

Mobil Oil Company has high
volume location on busy high
way available to aggressive man.
Established truck volume in ad-
dition to local trade. Paid train
ing course. Limited capital in
vestment. Call Mr.. Kessler,
Swinburne 3-ll64, West Ches-
ter, Pa, or write Box #66, The
Smyrna Times.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

WANTED-Position as nurses
aid. Have years of experience.
Will also babysit, do housework
or serve as governess of a home.
Write Mrs. D.V.W., RID l, Box
l39, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

WANTED = Farm, 100 acres,
swamp and water. House and
other buildings need not be in
good condition. Phone Whining
ton PO 4-5672.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

GUNS & RELOADING Equip
ment = Bought, sold, traded.
Authorized Browning dealer.
Smyrna Sporting Goods. OIL g.
7073.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

LOST-Rabbit dog, black and
white. Lost Saturday 3 miles
west of Clayton, Del. Call Pres
ton Knight, OIL 3-9643. Reward
if returned.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26
WANTED

WANTED--Female companion
for convalescent: white, live in,
do light housekeeping duties.
Write giving age and qualifica-
tions to Box No. sc, The Smyr-
ma Times.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

SITUATION WANTED - Boy
l6 wants part-time work in ser
vice station or store. Good re-
ferences available. Phone FIR g.
2464.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

FOR RENT-lst-fl. apt, 3 rms
and bath, central location. Phi.
OIL 3-9638.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26
Gard of Thanks

| wish to thank all my friends
for flowers, fruits, cards and
other kindnesses during my ill
ness in Memorial Hospital.
James L. Mitchell, Sr.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

LADIES-Start earning XMAS
money NOW. Average $l.95 per
hr. in pleasant neighborhood
work. No experience necessary.
Daytime or evening hours. Write
Mrs. Britt, 307 Hammond ST.,
Salisbury, Md.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

WANTED-Soybeans to COM
bine with new lift. self-pro-
PEELED machine. Call FIR 8-2555.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Large house on
Main ST., Smyrna, 4 bedrms,
central heating. Now being re-
decorated. Occupancy upon COM
pletion. Phone OIL 3-533l 8 am.
to 5 pm.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

FOR RENT = Furnished apt,
End fl. above Wroten-Pratt Ins.
Agency Office. Apply at Office or
phone OIL 3-7027.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26
Card of Thanks

i wish to thank my many
friends for flowers, cards and
other kindnesses during my re-
cent illness while in Kent Cen
eral Hospital.
Carlton M. Davis
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

FOR RENT-Furn. apt, A rms
and bath, End fl, Il mile north
of Smyrna. Call noon hour or
evenings, OIL 3-7l72.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
Dated October rs. 1859
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. exclu-
sve of the day of service. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to the complaint, the case will be
tried without further notice.
If personal service is not made upon
you and If this summons is published as
required by statute. then. in case of your
failure. within 20 days from service by
publication of this summons. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to he complaint, the case will be
tried without further notice.
WILLIAM M. PASKEY.
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26
ALIAS SUMMONS m DIVORCE

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
In the Superior Court Of the State u
Delaware in and for Kent County
CHRISTOPHER H. CHERRY
Plaintiff.
v.
ISHA R. CHERRY
Defendant.
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County:
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defendant
so that. within 20 days after service
hereof upon defendant. exclusive of the
day of service defendant shall serve upon
Jack P. White. ESQ.,. plaintiffs attorney.
whose address is The Green. Dover. Della
ware. an answer to the complaint.
To serve upon defendant a copy hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served per-
sonally. to publish this process as re-
quired by statute.
WILLIAM M. PASKEY.
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

FOR RENT-Small bungalow,
like new, all conveniences. Suit
able for elderly or business
couple. Phone FIR 8-2464.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

WANTED = H ou S e keeper,
white, to live in and care for 2
children. Good salary, good
home. Call Myrtle 1880. If no
answer, phone RE 4-2854.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26
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AoyAuouS u hOVooCC
Minimum, o0c per inser-
ton GO words or less). Ad-
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blackface. 75c. Set in black
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Blind or keyed ads, 25c ex-
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Csc will be made for all
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advance and an additional
charge of Csc for each 80
days bill remains unpaid.
RATES ARE NET.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
In The Superior Court of the State of
Delaware In and For Kent County
SARAH CATHERINE FLAMER
Plaintiff.
V.
SAMUEL FLAMER
Defendant.
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County:
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defendant
30 that. within 20 days after service here
of upon defendant. exclusive of the day
of service. defendant shall serve upon
Jack P. White. Esq. plaintiffs attorney.
whose address is The Green. Dover. Della
ware. tan answer to the complaint.
To serve upon defendant a copy hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served per-
sonally. to publish this process as re-
Quired by statute.
WILLIAM M. PASKEY.
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26

FOR RENT = House near
town, 3 bedrms, living rm, bath,
full basement, Dashboard heat.
Immed. poSs. Phi. OIL 3-9023.
Smyrna times., 1959-11-26
Classified Ads
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furn. apt, 4 rms
and private bath. No pets. Phi.
OIL 1852.