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Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
Two Negroes Are
Held By.Police
As Suspects In
Station RObberies

Smyrna police have appre-
hended two Negro men in con-
nection with the weekend bur-
glary of two service stations on
the Dupont Boulevard. The sus-
poets, Paytent Simmons, 33, and
Willie Friend, 20, both of Smyr-
ma, allegedly broke into and rob-
bed properties of Stanley Boyd,
Clayton, last Friday and Satur-
day nights. Town authorities
are cooperating with state police
officials in an effort to uncover
additional evidence. According
to investigators, the intruders
entered the stations sometime
between 1890 and $3.50 am. by
breaking side windows. In gain
ing entrance, one of the Grimm
ais was cut, rather severely, po-
lice believe, and left much blood
at the scene. Neither of the two
apprehended by police, however,
displayed any evidence of hav-
ing been cut. More than $3.50
was rifled from the cash drawers
of the two buildings, and dam
age to the registers was estimat-
ed to exceed $50. Boyd's ESQ
Service, located on the north
bound lane of the Dupont High
way at the southern end of
town, was entered on Friday
night or early Saturday morning
when $ll9.S7 was taken. The
Atlantic station, located on the
southbound lane of the highway
opposite Georges Place, was
victimized early Sunday morn
ing when Sl6O.76 was found
missing. A fender cover and a
boys jacket also were taken.
The jacket, later found in
Friends possession, led police
to apprehend the two and begin
a more extensive search. A large
quantity of cigarettes, believed
to be the loot from another rob-
berry, was uncovered. B 1T h
Friend and Simmons are being
held in the Kent Correctional
Institution pending charges.
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
SO Fire Alarms
Exceed '58 Total

The fire alarm at $50 am. on
Sunday was the 74th alarm so
far this year, which was the
same number as for the entire
year 1858, according to fire Off
cials. The volunteers of the Cit
liens Hose Company responded
to a call to the home of John
Jewell, South Dupont Parkway,
for a flooded oil burner. Forty
four men answered the alarm.
No damage resulted. On Monday
at Ills pm, the firemen were
called to the DerrickSon farm
at Deakyneville, the site of the
barn which was destroyed on
Tuesday of last week. The blaze
was in the remaining debris of
the previous fire, almost one
week before. Twenty-eight men
responded and were in service
for one-half hour. Michael Kit
Schik is tenant on the farm.
This was the 18th alarm for the
volunteers so far in 1859.
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
Five From Area
Receive Degrees
At U.D. Exercises

Five area S u d ent S were
among the 420 graduating SEN
iors who received their degrees
at the University of Delaware's
10th commencement exercises
on Sunday. Receiving recogni-
ton for study on the Newark
campus were: Janet Lee Wick
ham, l24 Mt. Vernon Street,
B.A. in Education; Edwin S. Zip
pc, RID. l, Clayton, B.A. in Arts
and Science; Robert Layton
Reed, Walkers School Road, B.S.
in Arts and Science; William E.
Brown, Townsend, B.S. in Agri-
culture; F. Eugene Thomas, Jr.,
Marydel, B.S. in Agriculture.
THE possession of a second
language is key to intellectual
satisfaction and human con-
facts of priceless WORTH" Her
bert H. Lank, president of the
Dupont Company of Canada
Limited, told the class at the
commencement. Mr.. Lank, a
member of the Class of 1925 and
an honorary degree recipient
Sunday, reminded the more than
$50 undergraduate and graduate
students that the us. emigrant,
largely chosen by his employer,
should be selected with great
caution. Every American abroad
"is capable of making thou
sand friends or a thousand enc
miles," he said. In addition to
Mr.. Lank, who received the de-
gree of Doctor of Humane Let
tiers, honorary degrees were con-
ferred upon Thomas E. Britting-
ham, Jr., Greenville, Del, and
Karl L. Hermann, l405 Air
Way, Glendale, Calf. Mr.. Brit
tingham received the degree of
Doctor of Laws; Mr.. Hermann,
the degree of Doctor of Science.
Twenty-eight of the approx
mately 420 graduating seniors
also received special honors.
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
School Cafeterias
Finish In Black;
Increased Sales
Create Surplus

Mrs. Ethel Urian and Mrs.
Marie Downes, managers of the
Smyrna Cafeterias, this week
reported final balances for the
1889 school year of cafeteria
accounts for the Smyrna Ele-
mentary and High Schools, both
operated in the black this year.
During only two months of the
year, September and October,
the high school operated in the
red, and during only one month,
September, the elementary OPP
Grated in the red. AS a result
the cafeterias will begin next
year with an operating balance
of $5,405.00 in contrast with
the opening balance this year
of $2,331.4 .43. 1t was noted that
sales in almost all areas were
considerably up from previous
years. A total of almost 34,-
400 "a" platters were sold dur
ing the year in comparison with
23,500 during the 57-58 school
year. Alacarte meals stayed
about the same for both years.
Lunch was served this year for
a total of l72 days and during
this time 97,547 half pints of
milk were purchased by stud
ents and faculty. This was an
increase of better than $4,000
pints of milk over those sold
last year. The Smyrna Cafe
terra has received a donation
during the l958-59 school year
of $252.73 to help defray the
cost of free lunches to students
unable to pay. A total of L.
325 free lunches were served
during the $3.50 school year
representing approximately 8
free lunches per day. The cafe
terra served better than $50 per-
sons on an average day. A
complete detailed breakdown of
profit and loss is presented each
year to the Smyrna Board of
Education and another sum-
mary is made available to all
residents of the Smyrna Special
School District through an an
nual mailing of the schools fin
ancial report.
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
Two Seniors To Represent Smyrna
At June 22-26 Girls State Session

Two high school seniors, Sus-
an Price and Mary Catherine
Smith, will represent John Bas-
sett Moore High School at the
annual Girls State, June 22-26,
in Dover. The four-day session,
sponsored by the American Leg
ion Auxiliary, Department of
Delaware, will be housed in the
facilities of Wesley College.
Miss Price, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry T. Price, Main Street,
has been active in all phases of
school and community life. The
seventeen-year-old lass, a dedi-
Gated church member and an ac-
tive Methodist Youth Fellowship
worker, is an honor pupil. She
has served as treasurer of her
homeroom class, participated in
both band and chorus, and en-
gagged in intramural sports. A
member of the Spanish, Library,
Drama, and Future Teachers of
America Clubs, she has also
been elected to the Leaders
Corps. Miss Smith, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest F. Smith,
Jr. of Kenton, will form the 9TH
er half of the Smyrna delega-
ton. She too has been engaged
in many activities including
band, intramural sports, and
May Court. She is member of
the Spanish and Drama Clubs
and of the Future Teachers of
America. Mary Catherine has
served in the capacity of home
room secretary and drama club
secretary. A native of Ell Paso,
Texas, she is fifteen years old.
The 1859 session Of Girls State
is being sponsored under the
supervision of Mrs. H. DuVal
Cleaves, Newark, and Mrs. John
Longbotham, Milford, co-chair-
men. Mrs. Longbotham will con-
duct the program due to the i'll
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
Wilder Installed
Lions President
At Charter Night

The thirteenth annual charter
ladies night of the Smyrna Lions
Club was celebrated Monday at
AleXander'S, Dover, with about
sixty persons present, and Rob-
ert Dunning serving as master
of ceremonies. The Rev. F. Sgd
ney Bancroft gave a resume of
his year as president, and per-
feet attendance pins were pre-
sented to Lions for various
terms. District Governor Con-
slant Briggs addressed the group
and paid tribute to the wives.
He emphasized the particular in
terest Lions Clubs show in sight
conservation and work for the
blind. Mrs. Briggs accompanied
him. Harold Quillen, member of
the committee for the event,
presented pins to the ladies pre-
sent. Mr.. Briggs installed officers
for the ensuing year, as follows:
Norman G. Wilder, president;
Robert Mills, vice president;
William E. Jones, second vice
president; John H. Fearon, third
vice president; R. Wells Camp
bell, secretary-treasurer; Richard
Jones, tail twister; William Raw
ley, Lion tanner; William Min
ner and Robert Dunning, carry
over directors; and Harold Quill
len and Stanley Middleton, new
directors for two years. The
presidents pin was turned over
to MIR. Wilder, who in turn pre-
sented pins to Mr.. Bancroft,
past president, and Charles V.
Williams, secretary treasurer.
Mrs. Bancroft received a gift
from the club. Entertainment
was provided by The Balladeers,
George McKelvey, banjoist, and
Louis Henslee, guitarist, who
sang a group of distinctive
songs. The young men are sta
toned at Dover Air Force Base.
A male quartet, the Vocal Har-
monizers, comprised of Don
Bloxom, Carl Clough, Charles
Roberts, and Barry Attix, sang,
with Mrs. Marie Cooper as ac-
companist.
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
OutmOded Charter
Blocks Possible
Annexation Move
By Developments

At a regular session of Smyr.
ma Town Council Friday ever.
ing, Town Manager Rex D. Gill
more pointed out the need for
revisionS to the town charter,
cited the urgency for policing
regulations at Lake Como, re-
ported on work progress by
town crews with installation of
water lines, and presented an
explanation of the municipalities
financial condition for the pre-
sent year. Chief of Police John
w. Jacobs, Jr. told of the need
for regulations at Lake Como,
and Councilman Guy M. Ed
mondson, Jr. suggested that a
committee be appointed to make
further studies for the safety of
all those using the lake. Mayor
Robert Riddagh named Council
men Nelson Stats and Lloyd
Pleasanton to investigate the
towns jurisdiction over the lake.
Mr.. Gilmore pointed out that eX-
penditures approved by council
included this years total pay
ments for bond retirement and
interest, amounting to $38,600.
Annexation Studied
Mr.. Gilmore reported on four
potential developments outside
the town limits, and told the
council that revisions to the
town charter will be required by
action of the Legislature before
the areas can be annexed. Listed
as prospective areas to be in
corporated within the town linn
its are the following: Commerce
Street extension between Smyr-
ma and Smyrna Landing; Spru-
Continued on Page Ten
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18

Four Kent County educators
will attend the National Educa-
ton Association convention to
be held in St. Louis, Mo-, June
28-July 3. Members of the dele
cation are DR.. Howard E. Row,
assistant State Superintendent,
State Department of Public In
struction, Dover; David M.
Green, superintendent, Dover;
Charles R. Harris, executive
secretary, Delaware State Edu-
cation Association, Dover, and
George L. Galley, English teach
er, John Bassett Moore High
School, Smyrna. Keyed to the
conventio o n theme, Quality
Teaching Opens Windows on the
World" the convention will be
formally opened with an address
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
Clayton Farmers Claim Wildcat
In Area; Investigation Underway

Residents of the Blackiston'S
Crossroads area west of Clayton
have witnessed a quite unusual
visitor in recent days, reports
John Muth, farmer in the vi
cinity. A wildcat, described as
being light in color, 3 feet long,
and 20 inches high, has been
seen and heard on various oc-
casions. Farmers report that no
damage to property or livestock
has as yet been uncovered, al
though the possibilities of such
action by the creature must de-
finitely be reckoned with and
precautions taken. An animal
described as "an extra large cat"
was sighted by Mr.. and Mrs. FL
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
Area Legionnaire
Delegates Return
From Convention

Those from Smyrna attending
the American Legion and Legion
Auxiliary state convention held
in Seaford were Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Behrens, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ollie Loose, Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Pleasanton, Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Dill, William E. Matthews, Jr.,
Leonard Pleasanton, William C..
Pleasanton, Mrs. George B. Dav-
id, Mrs. G. Davis Turner, Mrs.
Edward B. Everhart, Mrs. Clay
F. Bailey, Mrs. Howard Deakyne
and Mrs. George T. Scout. Mrs.
Edward B. Everhart, department
chairman of music, presented
the music program. A vocal trio
from Smyrna consisting of Mrs.
Everhart, Mrs. Deakyne, and
Mrs. Scout sang prior to the
memorial service, and Mrs. Ev-
erhart was a soloist at the SER
vice, with Mrs. William N. Cam,
of Wilmington, as accompanist.
AT the election of officers on
Sunday, Mrs. Clay F. Bailey was
elected Kent County vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Francis ]. O'Neill, Sr.,
and Mrs. Bailey were elected al
ternates to the national conven-
ton in Minneapolis, Mimi, in
Continued or Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
Fire Bell Tolls
Memorial Salute

Sixty-eight times the bell atop
the Smyrna Fire House tolled
Friday evening. The solemn oc-
casion, marking the number of
years in the life of the late
Harry P. Jones, a member of the
Citizens Hose Company for
more than "A years, closed the
memorial service conducted by
the organization at the fire
house. Mr.. Jones died suddenly
June 10 at Kent General Hos
pital, Dover. The service was
attended by sixty volunteers,
practically the entire active
membership of the company.
The Rev. ]. Howard Link, new
pastor of Asbury Methodist
Church, conducted the memorial
event, assisted by the Rev. o. c.
Jones, pastor of the First Pres
byterian Church. James Truax
presided, and a history of the
deceased was read by Lex Far
les, secretary, telling of his ac-
tive participation in the affairs
of the company for many years.
During the tolling of the bell,
those who had attended the SER
vice marched in group to the
FAIRIES Funeral Chapel where a
viewing was held. Funeral SER
vices were held Saturday. Mr..
Link was received into member
ship as chaplain of the fire
company.
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18

wood E. Dulin last Monday af-
ternoon as they sat in the living
room of their home. The cat
ran quite briskly along ditch
in the Dulin field, away from the
house. MIR. Dulin pursued the
animal in his car, but was un-
able to get close to the beast. He
was able to observe, however,
that it was almost white in
color. Robert L. Jackson, Mill
ington Road, claims he has heard
the "cat" in early morning hours
as he returned home from work.
The first time he heard the
scream was about l:30 am. He
described it as a shrill, blood
CONTINUED on Pare Four)
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18

ness of Mrs. Cleaves. Seventy
four girls outstanding in leader
ship who have completed their
junior year of high school will
attend. Workshops on city, coun-
ty, and state government will be
put into practice. Two delegates
will be selected for attendance
at Girls Nation in July at Wash
ington, D. c. Katherine Mawds-
ley, the 1858 Delaware delegate,
will report to the 1859 confer
ence.
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
ChiIdren's Day at Friendship

Annual Children's Day SER
vices at Friendship Methodist
Church will be conducted this
Sunday morning, June 81, be-
ginning at $50 am. The event
will be directed by Earl R.
Downs, superintendent of the
Sunday School. Older members
of the school will conduct the
service, featuring recitations by
the younger students.
Smyrna times., 1959-06-18
HOffecker to Close

George H. Hoffecker, Inc,
Dupont Highway north of Smyr-
ma, will close its garage and
showroom during the period
June % to July 6 so that en-
ployees may enjoy an uninter-
rupted vacation holiday. The
firm will reopen for regular bus
mess on JulV 6.
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and discharges it outdoors. Yet you only
set the thermostat once-when the system
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-11-05

Highlighting the dance will be
the browning of the Football King
and the Sweetheart of Football.
Music is to be furnished by the
Jim Richie Orchestra of Frostburg.
Spokesman from the G.AA. feel
that this is to be the best Home
coming in the history of Southern. "
Exploring With Books
Exploring With Books. the
1859 theme of book week, is being
observed in the Southern High
library during the week of No
vember to Z. Approximately eight
hundred new books have been dis
tributed to English-COre classes
during the week in honor of ma
tional book week. Along with the
new books there are a number of
new guide books and reference
books available.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-11-05
Six Deed Transfers
Recorded For Week

Six deed transfers were recorded
in the office of the County Com
missiorers during the past week
They included the following:
Howard Wagner and wife to
Leonard F. Mckenzie and wife, As
of an acre of land and dwelling in
district 8, Johnson.
Charles Emory Shillingburg and
wife to Lee Emory Shillingburg
and wife, 1926 acres of land il
district 8, Ryan's Glade.
Edward Gene Frazee and wife
to Donald Foster Frazee, 2 acres
of land in district 2, Friendsville.
Mary H. Bolden and others to
Ritchie's, Inc, SIS acre of land,
in district IA, west Oakland.
Bessie A. Lewis and husband
to Cecil NJ Cheek and wife, acre
of land in district IA.
Arnold D. Sisler and wife to
Arthur w. Culp and wife, 1856
acres of land in district 8.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-11-05
To Take Inventory
Of Services Available
For Aging Citizens

During the next three weeks.
members of the Maryland Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs and the
American Association of Uhiver-
sity Women of Frederick, Wash
irgton, Allcgany and Garrett cUun-
tics will be cooperating with the
lew State Commission on the
Aging in taking an inventory OF the
services how available to aging
citizens in Western Maryland
Institutions, agencies, churches
and all other organizations which
may have some special services to
reEder to senior citizens will be
interviewed by representatives of
the two Women's organizations and
requested to state what services
they are rendering and how many
are beEcfiting from their services
A brief QUESTIONABLE has been
prepared which the interviewers
will carry with them to guide them
in obtaining the information from
the institutions and agencies.
The purpose of the inventory is
to ascertain just what services are
now being rendered and what is
needed to complete the necessary
services ir each county The re
suits of the survey will serve as
a guide to the Governors Commits
sion in planning its work for the
future. 1t will also serve as the
basis for a Regional Conference
planned for Western Maryland
next Spring. The information col
Iected will be tabulated and inter-
preted by DR.. Elinor Pancoast, con-
sultaEt with the Commission. DR..
Pancoast was formerly head of the
Department of Sociology of
Goucher College.
Miss Edith Brock, member of
American Association of Univer-
sity Women, has been named chair
man of the group. On the commit
tee are Mrs. William r. Browning,
member of the Civic club of Oak
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-11-05
Summer Resident of
Park Passes, Oct. %

Jared w. Young, 81, long time
summer resident of Mountain Lake
Park, passed away October Is in
Pueblo, Colorado, where he had
+ made MS home for the past four
years. His death followed a months
illness.
During his summer stays at the
Park, Mr.. Young was frequent
/ contributor to the former Noun
tain Democrat and to The Repubii-
can. His columns "Hithcr and Yon';
THE World of Yesterday and
when the Well Comes In were
read by summer residents for many
years. Mr.. Young also contributed
news items and his last item to the
Republican was a note about an
article he had published in the
National Tribune magazine, APP
pearing in February
Mr.. Young also was active in
Park civic and social affairs, for
many years managing the annual
tennis tournaments at the Park. He
carried this interest with him to
Colorado where he for two summers
sponsored a winning and second
place Small Fry Little League base
ball team of the Old Timers AS
sociation, in Pueblo.
Mr.. Young was graduate of
Northwestern University, Class of
1894, where he was elected to mem
bership in Phi Beta Kappa, homo
rary scholastic fraternity, Phi Kap-
pa Psi social fraternity was bust
ness manager of The Northwestern
and received his M as captain of
the second eleven. He later took a
degree in law at s.. Louis Law
School and enjoyed practice until
the outbreak of the Spanish
American War in which he served
as a sergeant in the First Missouri
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-11-05
GORTNER


Misses Margaret White and Jill
Jones, of Mt. Lake Park, spent the
weekend with Miss Mary Ann
Burgwald at Bridgeport, w. Va.
Mrs. Allen Maust and daughter,
Miriam, of Grantsville, we're visit
ing friends and relatives on Thurs
day, while Mr., Maust and Mr..
Peachey, and others did carpenter
work on Mrs. Lottie Peachey's
house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Swartzen-
truber accompanied a church group
to Jacksons Mill, over the week
end.
Mrs. Paul WEIGH, Mr. and Mrs,
Albert Sisk attended Hallowe en-
social at White Church.
Vernon Zehr, of Bridgeville, Del,
who brought Mr.. and Mrs Roy
NisSley and Mr.. and Mrs. Cleman
Nissley, of Dover. Del, here from
Kitchener, Canada, spent Satur-
day night with his wifes cousin
Noah Schrock Pastor Niss.cy held
special services in the Amish
church, Sunday morning Their
brother, Calvin, of Fairswecp, ac-
companied them to Canada
Rhoda Swartzentruber presented
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Macdonald
with birthday cake. one evening
recently.
Laban Swartzcntrubcr, of Green
wood, Del, spent Thursday with
his brother d. l.. SWartzentruber
and family Mice IIiIJa CCIIaoa Vic
tied them over the weekend.
Miss Mary CARRIER and her
her mother, Miss Lena Slabach
and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sisk were
in Cumberland, Friday
Mr. and Mrs. Mylo Yoder are
visiting relatives at Dover, Del
Joni Shelter, Joni Miller and