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Smyrna times., 1960-09-08
Named Secretary
By Presbyterians

The appointment of Mrs. DON
aid w. Flaig as interim church
secretary of the First Presbyter-
ian Church was announced this
week by the minister, Reverend
Charles L. Cureton iii. In this
position Mrs. Flaig will be in
charge of the secretarial work
at the church, and will recruit
other qualified workers as need
ed for special secretarial pro-
jects. The church office will be
open from $50 am. to ll:30
am. Monday through Friday.
Anyone wi IS h n g information
concerning the church or its ac-
tivities may now reach the
church office during these hours
by calling Olive $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1960-09-08
Ten Local Boys
Complete Boot;
Home on Leave

Ten Smyrna High School grad
yates who joined the Navy in
June are home with their farni-
lies and friends after 8 weeks
of boot training. The regular
length of time for boot training
is 10 weeks, but due to high
achievements of their company,
consisting of 85 men (3l of these
from Delaware), the Navy cut
their boot training to 8 weeks,
allowing them to graduate a
week early. Some of their
achievements were the winning
of the / Flag for intelligence,
the A Flag for athletics, and
four star flags for cleanliness.
The ten boys are Richard David,
Oscar David, Lee Severson, Lar
ry Carrow, Sidney Smith, Frank
McGinnis, and Clark Ross of
Smyrna, Wayne Cole and Will
liam Wiley of Clayton, and
Donald Scott of Leipsic. After a
14-day leave, the boys will re-
port to their various places of
duty. Wayne Cole, Frank Nc
Ginnis and Sidney Smith are 60
ing to radar school in Norfolk,
Va. William Wiley is studying
photography at Pensacola, Fla.
Oscar David will report to New
London, Conn. to study guided
missiles. Larry Carrow is going
to aviation electronics school in
Memphis, Tenn. Clark Ross re-
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Truck Champions
To Compete For
National Honors

Delaware's two top truck driv-
ers will be competing for ma
tional driving honors in St. Paul,
Minnesota, Sept. Is to Is. They
are Drexel Coverdale, Milford,
champion in the tractor-tandem
axle trailer class, and Amos
Mast, Clayton, champion in the
tractor single axle trailer class,
Both won their titles in last
months Mid-Atlantic Regional
Truck Roadeo in Philadelphia,
Coverdale, who drives for Burris
Food Distributors of Milford,
and Mast, who is with Coastal
Tank Lines of York, Pa, are
both being sent by their employ.
ers to the National Truck Road.
go in st. Paul.
Smyrna times., 1960-09-08
Cancer Unit to
Be Open Sept. l6

Many cancers can be cured il
diagnosed early and tre a t e q
promptly. To assist in the reduc-
ton of cancer fatalities, the
State Board of Health operates
Cancer Detection Centers free
of charge, for women 25 years
of age and over. These examin-
ations are made by qualified
physicians, assisted by a regis
tered nurse and a clerk who
takes a medical history. The
sites where cancer most fire.
quently occurs are examined,
and negative" reports are sent
to the patient. Suspicious or alb
normal findings are sent to your
private physician, and this is a
diagnostic service only. An ex-
animation every six months is
recommended. If any treatment
is necessary, your doctor should
be consulted. His advice should
be sought promptly when any of
the seven danger signals appear.
Regular Cancer Detection Cen
ters are held at the Health Unit,
E. Commerce Street, Smyrna,
the third Friday of each month.
The next one is scheduled for
September l6. Appointments can
be made by calling Olive 3-7088.
Smyrna times., 1960-09-08
Rodney L. Shane
Killed In Drag
Race Saturday
On Beach Road

Rodney L. Shane, d, was fa-
tally injured in a drag race with
his cousin, Clifton Shane, on the
Woodland Beach road just east
of Smyrna Landing early Satur-
day morning. The accident oc-
Cured about 1920 am. Accord
ing to police, Rodney's car was
leading Clifton's when it went
into a curve. Rodney lost con-
troll, went off the road to one
side, hit tree, spun around and
hit another backward with ter
rife force. His car careened in
to Clifton's as it crisscrossed
the road. Clifton was unhurt.
Rodney died of crushed chest
in the Kent General Hospital,
Dover, an hour and a half later.
Funeral services were h e d
Tuesday, Sept. 6, from the Far
les Funeral Chapel with the Rev.
]. w. Ressler, pastor of the
Nazarene Church, officiating. In
terment was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery. He was the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shane. Be-
sides his mother and father, he
is survived by a brother, George.
A graduate of John Bassett
Moore High School, class of '55,
he was attending Goldey Bea-
com School of Business, Will
mington. He was a member of
the Medical Corp, Delaware
National Guard.
Smyrna times., 1960-09-08
Legion Post To
Sponsor Circus
For Benefit of
Matthews Fund

The David c. Harrison Post
No. IA, American Legion will
sponsor the Hunt Brothers Cir
Gus here on Saturday, Sept. "a
on the American Legion lot on
Glenwood Avenue. Two perfor-
mances will be given, one mat
inee and one evening perfor-
nance. All profits from the sale
of advance tickets will be do
mated to the Glenn Matthews
Fund. The Legion has two rea-
sons for the sponsorship of the
circus, the advancement of the
Glenn Matthews Fund and pro-
viding children of the opportun-
ity to see a circus in all its color
and glamour, scene which is
fast fading from the American
scene. 1t is hoped that this pro-
ject will be approved and sup
ported by the community as it
promises to be not only a sue
cess in entertainment but a
much needed boost in the total
of the Glenn Matthews Fund.
Tickets are now available from
any Legionnaire, and it is ex-
pected that several agencies will
be set up where they may be
purchased. Tickets for children
are one dollar, and for adults,
one dollar and a half. Reserved
seat tickets are also available.
Residents are urged to buy their
tickets early.
Smyrna times., 1960-09-08
Safety Stressed
By Police Chief
As School Opens

The three schools of the Smyr-
ma Special School District OPEN
ed yesterday, the John Bassett
Moore High School, Frazier ST.;
Smyrna Elementary School, To-
Gated on School Lane; and the
Thomas D. Clayton School, Du-
Pont Parkway. Opening of the
schools always poses new prob
lens for parents, school author
tiles, teachers, public safety Of
ficials and drivers of cars, Chief
of Police John w. Jacobs, Jr.
said in statement made the
day before schools opened. The
Smyrna police are alert to the
hazards of school days, and
Chief Jacobs stressed that to
kindergartners and many first
graders it is their initial expert
ence in going to school and re-
turning to their homes. They
must be taught to stay on the
sidewalks, to cross streets only
at proper crosswalks, to obey
signals of officers and traffic
lights, and they must be warned
|of the dangers of careless dis
regard of such precautions, I"
Chief Jacobs said in an inter-
view on Tuesday. In this import
ant task, mothers and teachers
Icarry the greater portion of the
load, but every citizen must be
alert to do his or her share, he
continued. Mr.. Jacobs empha-
sized that older children must
be reminded that they are back
in school and that with greater
numbers of pupils on the streets
at certain times of day, careful
observance of the rules must
replace the independence and
freedom of the summer days.
The Smyrna Police Department
requests the cooperation of all
motorists in making our streets
safe for young and old. 1t is not
enough to teach a child the pro-
per way to use the streets, only
to have the youngster moved
down by some impatient and
careless motorist. 1--WE would
have no problem if every driver
of a car or truck would be cour-
teous and considerate of pedes-
trians, especially at crossWalks
in school zones, or where child
|ren are at play, and | hope all
of our citizens will take this
seriously and cooperate with the
police department to make this
a no-accident year in our COM
munity," Chief Jacobs stated.
The Town of Smyrna has CO.
operated with the police in pre-
paration, by painting huge white
SCHOOL" signs on the streets
in school zones, as well as the
crosswalks near the schools.
Smyrna times., 1960-09-08
Ground Breaking
Ceremonies For
Townsend Church
Held on Sunday

Ground breaking ceremonies
for the new $4,000 Christian
Education Wing were held Sun
day at 3 pm. at Townsend I'm.
manuel Methodist Church with
the Rev. Larry Renner, minister,
presiding. Services were held
within the boundaries of the
new structure-to-be. Mrs. James
A. Hart, Jr. was organist for the
occasion. Dreams Do Come
True" was the topic of the re.
marks delivered by the Rev. Roy
B. Phillips, former pastor OF
Emmanuel charge. "If men be.
lieve in their dreams, if they are
worthwhile and worth pursuing,
if there is a need, if men have
faith in God, their dreams will
be brought into reality. The Rev.
Mr.. Phillips challenged the con-
gregation to move fearlessly
ahead believing that God will
provide way for the compile.
ton of the task that they are
undertaking to do. The Rev. Roy
L. Tawes, superintendent of the
Dover District of the Peninsula
Conference of the Methodist
Church, extended greetings and
stated that the occasion was
true source of inspiration to
him. John w. Guessford, super
intendent of the Sunday School
and chairman of the building
committee, described the arch.
itectural structure of the build
ing, and expressed appreciation
to the church officials, member
ship, and friends who have
worked faithfully to make this
new structure a reality. Mr.
Guessford stated that the com
mittees had worked diligently tc
plan an addition to the present
building which would not only
serve the needs of today, but
also those of tomorrow. Mr.
Guessford, pleased with the pro-
gress made to date, closed his
remarks with the familiar quo.
tation, "All things come to those
who wait" The major address
of the afternoon was given by
the Rev. Walter Stone, execu-
tive secretary of the board OF
education of the Peninsula Con
ference of the Methodist Church
Rev. Stones address, Soldiers
of Christ Arise" emphasized the
importance of training our child.
rem to live Christ-like lives
Christian education answers
the needs of youth and adults as
all groups and all ages are
brought into a knowledge OF
God as we have come to know
Him in Christ. Think of this new
building which is to be erected
as an opportunity to do a better
task of Christian nuture. Bet
ter teaching should arise as a
result of the building you are
about to build for your Sunday
School teachers have worked
under the handicap of crowded
and limited facilities" Rev
Stone expressed his appreciation
for the untiring efforts and de-
votion to Christian nuture which
have been exempted by these
leaders. The executive secretary
concluded with the words of Ed
gar A. Guest, God builds nc
Church-Out of the hearts OF
people Gods Church does arise
Others taking part in the ground
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Smyrna Grange
Resumes Meets

The Smyrna Grange will start
their fall and winter program
,at the first meeting tonight at
1915 pm. with Mrs. Charles
Dukes, master, conducting the
business session. The fall pro-
gram and coming events will be
discussed. Mrs. William Minner,
lecturer, will give a brief report
on her attendance at the Mid
Atlantic Lecturers Conference
held at Penn State University.
Mrs. Minner is also making
plans at this time for the Kent
County visiting program to be
presented by the Smyrna Grange
at Capitol Grange, Dover, on
Sept. 20 at 8 pm. Mrs. Benjam-
in Burrows, chairman, has pre-
pared the community service
report for the local grang e
which will be sent to Paris
Kirby, state master. At the
this evening, mem
bers are asked to bring the
aprons and handkerchiefs they
have made for the Needlecraft
Guild. They will be given to
women at the State Welfare
Home. This is a Kent County
project. Those having crochet
work for the contest are asked
to bring them also to the meet
ing.
Smyrna times., 1960-09-08
Register Sept. 10
Vote November 8

A general registration will be
held Saturday, Sept. 10, between
the hours of 7 am. and 8 pm.
Those persons who have become
eligible to vote in a general
election in the past two years
and those who have not voted in
the past two general elections
must register. Those who are
registered and have moved to
another district, must transfer
in order to be eligible to vote
in the general election, Nov. 8.
Smyrna times., 1960-09-08
Smyrna Homemakers Club

The S m yrna Homemakers
Club will meet at the Clayton
Century Club on Thursday, Sept.
Is at 2 pm. The hostesses will
be Mrs. Townsend Vaughn and
Mrs. Fred Harris. The topic,
"The New in Freezing Foods, "
will be presented by the leaders,
Mrs. Ernest Mattiford and Mrs.
William George.
Smyrna times., 1960-09-08
Kenton Methodist Church

The Kenton Methodist Church
will hold a chicken barbecue on
Saturday, Sept. 10 from 5 to 7
pm. for the benefit of the
church. The Adult Class will
meet in the church on Wednes-
day, Sept. IA, with Mrs. Helen
Rowlinson presiding. The hos
tesses will be Miss Eva Carey
and Mrs. Irene Wooleyhan.
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Mars. EULA KEITH
MINNEAPOLIS RESIDENT
so YEARS, SUccUkABS

Services for Mrs. Eula Keith,
1891 Chicago Av., who died sud-
denly in her home Monday morn
ing December %, were held Sat
urday, December 26, at the Wood
ard Funeral Chapel. Rev. M. L
Simmons, pastor of st. Peters
AME church officiated with burial
in Crystal Lake cemetery.
Mrs. Keith had not been Ill and
her death came as a shock to fam
lily and friends. Born in Fayette
County, Ca, she had been a resi-
dent of Minneapolis for more than
so years. She was a member of
st. Peters AME church.
She is survived by one sister,
Mrs. Bertha Christopher, Mime
apolis, two nieces Florence Chris
topher, Minneapolis and Rosa Greer
Of Champlain, Ill; two nephews,
Edward and Earnest Christopher
Of Minneapolis; grandnieces, nep-
news and other relatives.
Woodland Funeral Home was in
charge of the service.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-01
LADIES AID HOLDS
NETTING AND PARTY

The Ladies Aid Society Of Pill
grim Baptist church met at the
home Of Mrs. Helen Wills, 3S1 N
Grotto st. on Thursday, evening
December IT, with the president
Mrs. Fred Harris, presiding.
At the conclusion of the bus
mess session, members enjoyed
their annual pre-Christmas party
with the exchange of gifts. The
house was aglow with yuletide
decorations with a beautifully dec
grated Christmas tree as the cent.
err Of attraction, which was ad-
mired by all.
A delectable repast and the fes-
tive holiday atmosphere brought
praise for the gracious hostess
from the group.
Members present were Mines
Freda Harris, Ida Mae Murphy
Georgia Brayboy, Ethel Barr, Etoy
Davis, Leatha Duberry, Callie Muir
ray, Blanche Banks, Helen Wills
Ella Hickman, Matilda Goss, Ger
trude Jones, Edna Robinson, Dea.
con and Mrs. John L. Banks Sr.
Jr. Jones and A. Kelsey.
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PILGRIM REST BAPTIST

All christian people should at
tend church every Sunday morn
ing. If the churches were filled
every Sunday, the community
would take notice, for the church is
the most important institution in
any community. Yet in the event
of the community life, no christian
can be loyal to Christ and disloyal
to his church.
Devotions were conducted by the
deacons on Sunday, December n,
1859. Rev. Joseph Jackson, pas
tor, was the speaker of the hour
and he chose for a subject, Power
of Prayer, Increase by Danial, !"
and his text, Matt. 17:21. The
pastor pointed out that mans
worst enemy is himself and the
more he denies himself, the farther
his prayer reaches out.
The Christmas program was
wonderful and enjoyed by all.
Remember our sick: Sister and
Brother Hunt, Sister White and
Rev. B. c. Cassius.
Rev. Joseph J. jackson, Pastor.
Mrs. Charles BeIlfeld, reporter.
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ZION BAPTIST

Worship service began Sunday,
December ~, with the pastor Rev.
]. r. Holloway, reading the scrip
ture from Luke 4:16-24. Rev. H.
w. Bolts ST., pastor emeritus, gave
the offertory.
Rev. Holloway brought a soul
stirring message using for a sub
ject, "And He Closed the Book"
as the Year 1859 Came to q Close"
The message was most fitting for
this occasion. The pastor empha-
sized that we must check ourselves
for deeds done within our bodies
that are unpleasant to the Al
mighty, we must check them, start
life anew and do the things pleas
ing in the sight Of the Master. Our
hearts were stirred by this dynam-
ic message.
The Senior and Young Peoples
Choirs were in charge Of music,
with Mrs. Plouis Moore and Mr..
w. B. Hale directing. A special
solo entitled "Oh Today" was
rendered by Miss Connie Mccoy.
Little Miss Jackie Howard and
Mrs. Joe Connolly united with the
church, candidates for baptism.
Baptismal service was conducted
after the morning message by Rev.
Holloway, with four candidates i'm
mersed including Mr.. Claud Lytle.
Zion extends q hand of hearty well
come to all new members and
friends who visit from time to
time.
The pastor brought a brief, but
inspiring message at the 8 pm.
hour from the scripture Acts
"a :22-27, go thy way for this
time, when I have a convenient
season I win call for thee" His
subject was Let Us not Put Off
Today TIL Tomorrow"
Zion extended deepest sympathy
to Mrs. Ethylene Boyd in the loss
of her husband Dock. Let US con-
tinue to remember the sick and
less fortunate ones in prayer and
cards.
Pastor Holloway extends an in
vitation to one and all to worship
with US at our watch meeting serv-
ice 10 pm. to IL midnight, Trurs-
day, December 81.
Prayer service and Bible Study
are on Wednesday at 7:3O.
All au5dliaTies and members are
urged to prepare for the annual
business meeting at Zion Friday,
January 8, 1850 at 8 pm.
We enjoyed a wonderful Christ
mas party for ministers and their
wives December %, at Sabathani
Baptist church. Rev. 8. r. King
was host pastor. The ministers
wives served a delicious lunch
close my report to meet my
and a fine christian Fellowship was
enjoyed.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-01
sABATHANI BAPTIST

Christmas morning services were
held at Sabathani Baptist at 6.
Rev. Stanley King brought the
Christmas message. The scriptural
reference was st. Luke 2:1-14.
The choir donned their new robes,
which were dedicated during the
service. Breakfast was served fol-
lowing the services. Many men,
bers and friends were in attend
ance.
Sunday mornings devotion serv-
ice was in charge Of the deacons.
The professional hymn was Holy,
Holy, Holy" and the congregation
al HYMN was Pass Me Not, o
Gentle Savior" The choir was I'M
der the direction Of Mrs. John
Rivers at the piano and Mrs. VIII
liam warder, organist.
Scripture was from st. Mark
1854 and read by Bro. Isaiah
Irving. The topic Of Rev. Kings
spiritually charged sermon was
Laying Aside the Weight" and
his tonic. Facing the New Year.
Travelling As Light as Possible. I"
At 9 pm. the broadcast was
presented over radio station VIM
IN. The text was Luke 2:25-32.
Rev. King chose as his subject
Now Can Die In Peace, Because
I Have Seen Jesus"
Alice Carr united with us by
Christian experience. Let uS con-
tinue our prayer for Joseph Buck
halton, who Is recuperating at
home.
You are welcome to Join US on
Thursday night in our watch
meeting as the old year ends. Our
other services are Sunday School
at $50. the morning service at
10:45 and the broadcast at 8, all
on Sunday.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-01
ST. THOMAS EPTsCOPAL,

Christmas Eve Service at st.
Thomas was among the largest
attended. FIR. johnson announced
that It would be the last Christ
mas Service held at the present
site. Plans to break ground and
start building at 44th Street and
4th Avenue are tentatively set for
the spring. The construction win
take about six months.
Jimmy Slemmons was appointed
by FIR. Johnson as brick sales
chairman. More news about the
total picture will be released from
time to time.
New Years Eve Service was
held Thursday evening at 1880
pm.
Bishop Philip F. McNairy will
make his annual visit to st. Thorn
as next Sunday, Jan. 3rd, at pm.
The Annual Epiphany Party will
be held Sunday, January 10th be-
ginning at 6 pm.
George Warner and Terry Allan
sons Of George w. and Marilyn ].
Jones were Christened last Sun
day at the IL o'clock Service. The
sponsors were Michael Burgan,
Royal Crawford and Gayle Dom
aldson.
Submitted by FIR. ]. w. johnson.
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CATHOLIC BISHOP RISKS
PRISON SENTENCE TO
DEFY APARTHEID MOVE

Kimberley, South Africa (ANP)
IT am prepared to go to prison
to save st. Boniface mission, Bis
hop John Bokenfohr, o.MI., de-
clared last week.
He spoke at a public hearing on
a government plan that entails
destruction Of the mission, the
largest in the Kimberley diocese.
st. Boniface mission Is located
in an area where the government
proposes to establish a so-called
buffer zone under the Group Areas
act, the law providing for apart
held = strict racial segregation.
The buffer zone Is to be set up on
the outskirts Of Galeshwe village,
Kimberley's African township.
No residents may remain In
such a zone and all buildings must
he demolished. ST. Boniface mis-
sion has a church, two primary
schools, q high school and resid-
ences for the priest, brothers and
sisters who staff them. The build
ings are valued at about $1s5, 900.
The mission, founded in 1925, is
served by three oblate priests who
care for some 5000 Catholics in
Galeshwe village and also look
after a large reral district. The
primary school for boys is oper-
ated by the Christian brothers, who
also run the boys high school
The girls primary school Is con-
Quoted by Dominican sisters. The
schools have a total enrolment of
1,76O. There is also a day nursery
for working mothers.
The Group Areas board has re-
ceived a petition signed by 1000
persons asking that the mission
not be destroyed, and Anglican
Bishop John Boys Of Kimberley has
written a letter supporting Bis
hops stand
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at Hennepin Methodist church. Rev
Chester A. Pennington pastor, of.
ficiated with burial in Crystal
Lake cemetery.
Mrs. Crawford had been in fail.
ing health for the past year. A
native Of Wheeling, w. Va, she
had been a resident of Minneapolis
for 40 years. She had been a mem
Der Of Border Methodist for years
and when Border church merged
with Hennepin Methodist she took
out membership in Hennepin Meth
odist. Mrs. Crawford was the wild.
ow of the late Arthur S. Craw-
ford, who was employed as foot
man at Young uinlan's for sew
eral years.
Surviving are two daughters
Mrs. Naomi Washington, with
whom she made her home and
Mrs. Thelma Paul; tire grand.
daughters, Mrs. James Brown
Mrs. Homer Russell and Mrs
Theodore Stroud and several great.
grandchildren.
Neal Funeral Home was II
charge of arrangements.
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Women Who Switched On
Birmingham Boycott Minister
Expelled From Church


Birmingham, Ala. (ANP)-Six
Negro women whose testimony
against a young Baptist minister
resulted in his conviction for al
legged violation Of Birmingham de-
funct transit segregation law, were
expelled from the East End Bap-
list church, AMP learned.
The names Of the six, described
by the pastor as aged and
disgruntled -, were not immed-
lately available, but it was learned
they were kicked out by unanimous
vote Of the congregation. The con-
gregation evidently felt the women
had brought shame upon their
church, community and race.
The expulsion came after the
Rev. Calvin w. Woods, 20 won
an appeal to the Alabama State
Court Of Appeals Of a six-month
Jail sentence and $500 fine. The
sentences were imposed last jan
uary by Judge Frances Thompson
Of Birmingham County Criminal
Court for repeatedly urging his
congregation to boycott the city's
jimcrow buses.
At the trial, the six women test
flied the pastor urged his con-
gregation in a sermon not to ride
the buses. Rev. Woods denied the
charge but admitted he mentioned
segregation in the sermon.
The appeals court held that the
law under which Rev. Woods was
convicted was obsolete.