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Evening star., 1960-05-03
GORDIN-MENSH GUIDE
TO BETTER LIVING
SLEEPY HOLLOW
- ~r-

Lovely white brick ram
bier surrounded by flow
ering shrubs and a lawn
Of velvet: soft. living
rm., countryside kitchen,
3 bedrooms C2Qxl4 mas
ter BEDROOM, Q baths,
garage and patio. Imme-
diate possession. S27,950.
Call JA. 10000 to see
1t today.
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AK. PK.-Attr. small income
home; liv. rm., din. rm., kit. and
bath apt. on LIST H.: also apt. on
md q. Most reas. priced Sl5,-
3On. HUGH T. PECK, HE. 4-1700
1885 N. Hamp. ave
TAK0MA PARK-Completely redec-
GRATED, 3-bedrm. bungalow; liv
rm., din. -rm., kit, finished rec.
Tm.; nne lot with trees and ara
Hs Isss Sl5,95o; !S9 HUGH T. PECK,
Evening star., 1960-05-03
BERENS SALES

ENJOY NATURES BEAUTY AND
PRIVACY-Nearly new 3-bedrm,
2-bath, custom built rambler on
,45acre wooded lot. Extra large
other outstanding features too
numerous to mention. Priced to
sell at S25,250. Call It'll 9 pm,
WA; 1900, ROBERT S. DAVIS
Evening star., 1960-05-03

ARL., N.-4-bedrm, 2R-bath ram
bier; rec. rm.: conv. to city, air.
port: nicely Handicapped, beautiful
view; gracious living; under S30,-
600; owner tranSf. ia. 4-42s7
Evening star., 1960-05-03

ARL. N, Garden City area-Brick
Cape Cod; 2 bedrms., finished
attic additional bedrm.l. full
dry bsmt., sep. din. rm., iv. rm.
with firepl., screened porch, fenced
back yard Close to schools, bus,
6-S96q.
Evening star., 1960-05-03

Rockville 1Wl0DrOOK
Make your selection from two we'll
kept modern Cape Gods: large
thermopane picture windows, mod
ern equipped kitchens. . to 4 bed
rms, l to . baths. Avil. From
S14,250 to S14.750. Cali To see.
10. 5-2s61, SUBURBAN PROPER
TTEG Mot
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19

wearing official tournament T.
shirts provided by the Depart
ment of Delaware, Veterans of
Foreign Wars. Invitations have
been extended to various public
officials to join Delaware veter-
ans leaders as program partici-
pants. In last years finals,
Worsley, sponsored by New
nam-Lee-Urba Post 1901, Clay
ton, outshot a large field of
challengers to retain the title
won the year previous from Mil
ford's David Greenley, 1862
titulist. Worsley, who made
commendable showing in the
1858 national finals at Tucson,
Arizona, and the 1859 finals at
Eaton Rapids, vacates his title
this year due to having passed
the age limit. MIR. Williams also
extended an invitation to rela-
tives and friends of the contest
ants and to other interested per-
sons to witness the champion
ship play May 81.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
New designations
Swell Vacancies
At School to Six;
Matthews Retires

designations this week of
three additional teachers bring
to six the total designations of
the staff at Smyrna Schools for
the current year. Latest to re-
sign are Philip A. Toman, teach
of junior high social studies and
English; Miss Louise Ratledge,
teacher of senior high mathema-
tics; and Miss Bess Matthews, a
sixth grade teacher in the ele-
mentary school. Toman, teach
er in the Smyrna District for the
past three years, has accepted a
position in the Newark School
system. His resignation, dated
April %, stated, 'It is with most
sincere regret that present to
you my resignation as teacher
in the Smyrna Special School
District. l hope that it is clearly
understood that my leaving in
no way represents dissatisfac-
ton with my supervision, CO.
workers, student or school fa-
cilities. With me from the Smyr-
ma Schools / will carry only the
most pleasant memories" The
board accepted the resignation
of MIR. Toman with regret. Miss
Ratledge, a teacher here only
one year, had succeeded Miss
Marian Brown as senior high
school mathematics instructor
last fall. The retirement of Miss
Bess Matthews ends career of
40 years teaching experience in
the Smyrna District. Born in
Selbyville, Miss Ma tt h e w
taught for many years in the de-
partmentalized section of sixth
grade with a speciality in social
studies, hygiene and penman-
ship. During the past year she
moved to the newly built Smyr-
ma Elementary School where she
taught a complete section OF
sixth grade. Miss Matthews re-
ceived her Bachelor of Science
degree in education from Co.
lumbia University. Her teaching
experience outside Smyrna has
included Broad Creek, Sever
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Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
SMYRNA Man Gets
Top ROTC Award

Awards for excellence in mil
itary science were presented re-
Gently TO outstanding Reserve
officer Training Corps students
at the University of Delaware.
Ceremonies were conducted on
the campus mall as part of trad
itional Honors Day activities.
Cadet Major G. Richard Dick
Price of Smyrna was one of
three cadets to receive the Re-
serve Officers Association med
ais for leadership by outstand-
ing senior cadets to be commits
stoned in the Army Reserves
upon graduation. The award
was presented by Col. Charles
w. Woodrow, president of the
associations Wilmington chap
ter. Other recipients of the
award were Cadet Col. Thomas
L. Guttshall, Huntingdon, Pa,
and Cadet 1t. Col. William B.
Holland, Newark.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Statewide VFW Marbles Competition
Gets Underway Saturday At Clayton

Roy Williams of Dover, VFW
state youth activities director,
has announced that the finals of
the 1860 statewide marbles COM
petition will get underway Sat-
urday, May 81, at Tbs pm, at
st. Joseph's School, Clayton.
According to Mr.. Williams, boys
who have qualified for the finals
by finishing first, second or
third in local contests now un-
derway in various communities,
will "toe the mark" on the 2lst,
each seeking the nibs crown
currently held by Michael Wors-
ley of the host school. In addi-
ton to prizes and trophies, the
finalists will also be competing
for the honor of representing
Delaware at the national VFW
championship tournament at
Eaton Rapids, Michigan, in July.
The finals will be proceeded
by all the fanfare ordinarily as
sociated with championship
events, according to Mr.. Will
liams. All contestants will be
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Two Clayton Youths Capture April
Outstanding Youth Of Month Awards

Outstanding youth awards of
the month for April have been
presented to Carole Simmons
and Larry Dickerson, both stud
ents at Smyrna High School.
The selections were announced
today by The Silver Eagles, loc-
al teenage boys organization
which sponsors the monthly a.
wards. Miss Simmons, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sim
mons of near Clayton, was nam
ed on the basis of her selection
to represent Smyrna as an ex-
change student in a foreign
country this summer. Miss Sim
mons is a member of the junior
class and is active in the Flu
ture Nurses of America chap
ter, of which she serves as vice
president. Dickersoa. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur c. Dicker-
son, Clayton, was chosen on his
election as delegate of Smyr-
ma School to the annual Boys
State to be held in Dover in
mid-June. Larry also is a jun
ior and actively participates in
the high school sports program.
He was a standout on last years
football team until a broken
ankle forced him to the side
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Penna., New Jersey
Horses Declared
Grand Champions

Cutie Nixon of Windy Hills
Stables, West Chester, Pa, was
Judged grand champion mare,
and POGO Ringo of Fullive Farm,
Layton, N. j., grand champion
stallion in the Western and
quarter horse division in the
Smyrna Lions Club horse show
here Sunday. Reserve honors
went to Pride's Sue of Ideal
Farms, Woodstown, N. j., for
mares, and Pardo of Windy Hills
Stables, for stations. Lost Jok-
er, owned by Howard Roediger,
Norristown, Pa, was champion
gelding. The open trail class
was won by Andy Rainstorm,
owned and ridden by William
De Tito, Norristown. Hollywood
Jones, owned and ridden by Car
oil Winans of Fullive Farms,
took the AQHA pleasure class,
scoring tops again in open cut
ting. Other prizes in this divi-
sion were: Roping, Tom-Tom,
owned and ridden by Howard
Harris, Cowtown, N. ]. Open
pleasure horse, Chico, owned by
Witt Clement and ridden by
wife, Judy, Cowtown. Pleasure
ponies, Class A, Annie Oakley,
ridden by Jeffery Shelter, Co.
lumbia, Pa; Class B., Jingles,
ridden by Bryan Buxton, Smyr-
ma. Barrel racing, DIS Joe Plake,
ridden by Pat Faitz, Windy
Hills. AQHA reigning, Bells
Bob, Jr., ridden by William Nc
Crane, Collegeville, Pa. The
show, sponsored by the Smyrna
Lions and the Delaware Quarter
Horse Association, also included
the English horse division.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Two Junior Girls To Represent
School At Girls State Sessions

Delegates from Smyrna to the
annual Girls State were an
nounced today by Mrs. Francis
]. O'Neill, member of the su-
pervising committee. Represent
ing John Bassett Moore High
School will be Carol Downs,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Walter Downes, 1873 Frazier ST.,
Smyrna, and Carolyn Knussman,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph A. Knussman, Washington
St., Clayton. The five-day Girls
State session gets underway in
Dover June l3 and continues
thru the 18th. All delegates will
be quartered in facilities of Wes-
ley College. This is the first
year that the Girls State and
Boys State are being held cen
currently. Boys will be housed
at Delaware State College. Miss
Knussman, a junior, was a mem
Der of the junior play cast, par
ticipates in girls intramural
sports, and is active in the La
tin Club, Library Club, Drama
Club, Leaders Corps, and is a
member of the CYO. Miss
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Expansion Okayed
By Little League
Membership Body

The Smyrn a-Clayton Little
League recently voted to ex-
pand its organization, to permit
parents and other interested
people to take a more active
part in the program. President
James Ford states that member
ship originally was limited to
rs men, who administered the
many aspects of the league pro-
gram. There have always been
additional people who contrib
uted time and effort toward its
success, without having a voice
in the administration. Under
the provisions of the change,
any interested person may be-
come a member of Smyrna
Clayton Little League upon pay
ment of token dues of $l.00, re-
newable annually. The officers
and directors are to be elected
annually from this membership.
All members will be encouraged
to attend directors meetings and
will have the privilege of ex-
pressing opinions on matters
under discussion. The first cleo
ton will be in September, with
the present officers and direc-
tors remaining in office until
then. In the meantime, member
ship is open. DR.. Wells Camp
bell is membership chairman
and anyone wishing to join may
send a check to Box 81, Smyr-
ma, or call him at OIL 3-963l.
Membership cards will be is
sued, with the 1860 schedule of
games on the back.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Early Breakfast
To End go Prom

Miss Norma Jane Brittingham
and Miss Sandra Kruchen will
entertain at a breakfast follow
ing the junior-senior prom Fri
day night. The prom will be fol-
lowed by the showing of a
movie at The Smyrna Theatre;
a beach party at Lake Como, at
the conclusion of which the jun
iors and seniors and their guests
will be guests at the breakfast
to be held at the Century Club
house. Mrs. William Kruchen
and Mrs. Gertrude Brittingham
will be in charge of the break
fast at which their daughters
will be hostesses. The students
and their guests at the private
party will be admitted free.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Kindergartners
Enroll Tuesday

Children of kindergarten age
will be enrolling from IL noon
thru $3.50 p. m. on Tuesday, May
"a at the Youth Center on Fraz-
ier Street, according to an an
nouncement by the Smyrna Kin
dergarten Association. Follow
ing a successful year, the as
sociation plans to again operate
kindergarten classes for boys
and girls who will be 5 on or
before December 81, 1860. The
registration committee, assisted
by Mrs. Kurt Zippe, Kindergar-
ten teacher, will be present to
enroll those interested and to
answer any questions. Pupils
will be accepted on a first come
first served basis. An enroll
ment fee of $500 will be charg-
ed
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Council Maintains
Tax Rate Figure;
go Beach Opening
Slated May 18th

At the regular meeting of the
Smyrna Town Council held Fri
day night the council set the
tax rate the same as last year,
at fifty cents per $l00 assess
ment on real estate, and five
dollars capitation tax. Council
also reviewed names of persons
eligible for strike-off on the cap
itation list. Final action on ap-
peals has been delayed until
council can confer with repre-
sentatives of the j. M. Clemin-
shaw Company, appraisers. Do
yer Builders are preparing plans
for water main extension on
Sunnyside Road. Town Manag-
er Rex D. Gilmore reported that
at the sewage disposal plant,
the town crews have installed
and painted the gas re-circula-
tory wells in the digester COW
er; painted the digester piping;
cleaned and painted the clari-
er. Gas stations will be notified
that it is a violation of the
towns sewer ordinance to de-
posit oil and sand in the sani-
tary sewer system. The propos-
ed weed ordinance will be turn
ed over to the office of David
P. Buckson, town attorney, for
final preparation. The Lake Co.
mo boat ordinance has been
turned over to the town attor-
ney to obtain approval by the
Delaware Commission of Shell
Fisheries, which governs regu-
lations of power boats operated
in waters in the state.
Tax Cases Prepared
Final notices on delinquent
taxes have been mailed, and
eighty bills for delinquent taxes
will be placed in the hands of
the magistrate on May IA. Will
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Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Freak Accident
Mars Horse Show

There was only one slight ac-
cident to mar the Smyrna Lions
Horse Show on Sunday which
occurred in the final hour dur
ing the pony races. Ruth Ann
Carey, IA, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Carey, of the Tay-
lor's Bridge area, was riding
her pony when the animal slid
on the slick grass. She fell off
the pony and rolled on the
ground. AS she rose she was
hit on the head by an-on-coming
pony's hoof. She was taken to-
Kent General Hospital in the
American Legion ambulance
where her injuries were found
to be not serious. They includ-
ed a bump on the head, a cut
ankle, and scrapes of the skin.
She was released after treat
ment.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Armed Forces Day
Observances Set
For This Saturday

Delawareans have been urged
by Governor ]. Caleb Boggs to
visit the areas defense estab-.
lishments this Saturday, May
Fl, which the chief executive
has designated as Armed Forces
Day. In proclamation issued
this week, Governor Boggs said
that, lit is in the public inter-
est that a day be set aside an
nually when our citizens have
an opportunity to inspect those
establishments within our state,
along with our armories, head
quarters for reserve units and
all other activities that support
a m ilitary program" "The
Armed Forces of the United
States represent that arm upon
which we rely for national Sc
curity, in order that we may
continue to enjoy the free way
of life proposed for us in our
initial documents of govern
ment," the chief executive ad-
vised, land it is important that
citizens everywhere understand
fully the duties, preparations
and advancements in providing
a strong defense establishment
so that freedom may be more
fully ensured" Governor Boggs
also called for a display of ma
tional and state flags. AS in
previous years, the principal OBJ
servances of Armed Forces Day
in Delaware will be at the Dow
er Air Force Base and the New
Castle County Airport.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Future Farmers
OF State Gather
Here For Farley

The annual convention of the
Delaware Chapter of the Future
Farmers of America was held
here last Tuesday with Carl Vim
cent of Lewes presiding. The
initial meeting of the organiza-
ton was held at $3.50 p. m. in
the John Bassett Moore High
School auditorium. The speaker
at this meeting was Dean Hoff-
er, National Vice-president for
the North Atlantic Region of
the FLA. Following the busi-
ness meeting banquet was
held in the Smyrna Elementary
School Cafetorium. The meal
was served by the cafeteria staff
of the Smyrna Special School
District under the direction of
Mrs. Marie Downes and Mrs.
Ethel Urian. Entertainment was
provided by the Future Farmers
organization, and speakers of
the evening were Governor J..
Caleb Boggs and former Cover
nor Bert Carvel. Among the
guests of honor were Mrs. Mar
garet M. O'Neill, president of
the Smyrna Board of Education;
Mr.. Norman G. Wilder, vice
president of the Smyrna Board
of Education; w. Howard Now
land, member of the board;
DR.. George V. Kirk, superinten-
dent of the Smyrna Special
School District; Paul M. Hodg-
son, assistant state superinten-
dent for Vocational Education;
DR.. George R. Miller, State Su-
perintendent of Public Instruc-
ton; w. Lyle Mawlds, State Ad-
visor of Future Farmers; and
numerous other guests from
Delaware, Maryland, Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Methodist Youth
To Hear Trooper
In Sunday Talk

Sgt. Charles Lee Sipple of the
Delaware State Police Youth
Division is to speak to the Jun
ior and Senior High groups of
M. Y. F. of Asbury Methodist
Church here on Sunday, May
d at $50 p. m. His talk entitl-
ed, "Teenage Violence" will
deal with broken violations of
the law on the part of teenag-
ers, the results, and how these
bad situations, can be prevent
ed. Tom Mills will represent
the Asbury M. Y. F. this year as
delegate to the Annual Metho-
dist Youth Conference to be
held Saturday, May 81, at st.
Paul Methodist Church in Will
mington, Delaware. The Senior
High group has voted to con-
tribute SIS to the Glenn Matt
hews Fund, COMMUNICATIVE
fund sponsored by the local Am
erican Legion Post to show re-
spect to Glenn for the commun-
ity service he was rendering
when the tragedy involving him
occurred. According to the pro-
gram chairman of Asbury MY.
F., Bruce c. Ennis, weiner
roast and a straw ride has been
planned for its members and
guests on Friday, May 27 at
7:30 to ll:30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Kent Republicans
Soliciting Carter
For Senate Seat

w. Earle Carter, Downs Chap
ell Democrat, is being supported
by the Second Senatorial Dis
trict Republican Committee for
the post of state senator, but
Carter, who votes as an inde-
pendent, is undecided whether
or not to run. Carter, an en-
ployee at Slaughter's, Inc, Clay
ton, says he appreciates the sup
port and will make up his mind
about running in another week
or So" He has not been a can
didate for office before. AS an
independent voter, a fact Carter
points out that both sides re-
cognize, he has not participated
in primaries for the past 20
years. The districts Republican
Committee wrote to Carter Of
fering him the support follow
ing a meeting last Friday in
Alexander's Restaurant, Dover,
State Senator Allen ]. Cook Cd
Kenton) now holds the Second
District senatorial seat. Rumors
have it that Mr.. Cook is casting
an envious eye toward the Mo-
tor Vehicle Commissioners Of
flee, made vacant by the recent
death of Charles G. (Kelly)
Moore. Roger David, chairman
of the Second Senatorial District
Continued on Page Eighty
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
CheswOld Pastor
Talks to Ruritans

The regular monthly meeting
of the Kenton Ruritan Club was
held on Tuesday, May 10, at
7:30 p. m. in the basement of
Kenton Methodist Church. The
dinner was served by the ladies'
of the Young Adults. The speak
er for the evening was Rev.
Olin j. Shockley of Cheswold,
Del. His topic was 'The Home" !"
His talk was very much enjoy
ed. The members were pleased
to have the following visitors:
Delmarva District Governor Rob-
ert F. Bundick, and Lieut.. Gov
ernor Gardner Kersey, and Mr..
Norman Vessels from Acco-
mac, Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
TV Short Circuit
Calls 20 Firemen

Twenty volunteer firemen re-
sponded to an alarm at 1920 a.
m. on Wednesday at the home
of William 7. Gathright, Jr., on
East Commerce Street. Smoke
and fumes filled the children's
playroom on the second floor
as a result of a short circuit in
a television set. Mrs. Gathright
disconnected the set and sent
her young daughter and their
dachshund puppy next door un-
til the fumes were dissipated.
The firemen were on the scene
about fifteen minutes.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Gala Festivities
To Mark Opening
OF Little League
Season Saturday

Gala festivities are in store
for residents of the Smyrna
Clayton communities this Sat-
urday when the 1860 Little
League season gets underway.
The John Bassett Moore High
School band will perform at the
Little League Park on School
Lane beginning at 1890 p. m.
Pre-game ceremonies are slated
to get underway at l2:45. Mem
bers of the Smyrna Boy Scouts
will form color guard for the
flag raising. Mayor Robert w.
Riddagh will be on hand to toss
out the first ball. A double
header attraction pitting Bank
of Delaware against Farmers
Bank and Rotary against Lions
will commence at / o'clock. The
second contest will start thirty
minutes following completion OF
the first battle. Games will con-
tinue four nights weekly thru
July 81, all tests slated for Mon
day, Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursdays. Rained-out games
will be made up on Friday even
ings. All week day trays will
begin at 6:l5 p. m. No com
petition is scheduled for Mem.
orial Day, which this year falls
on a Monday. The complete
league schedule is on page 8. :
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19

lines. The injury also kept him
from performing with the bas-
ketball team. Now, apparently
fully recovered, he is pitching
and playing third base for Coach
Bob Everett's baseball nine.
Both youth will receive a GER
tificate of merit and a cash
award for their selections. Rec
ognition is based on outstand-
ing achievement accomplished
by youth within the commun-
ity.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19

Downes also has been active in
school circles. She has been in
the May Court, band, chorus,
Latin Club, and Methodist Youth
Fellowship. She also partici-
pates in the girls intramural
sports program, served as secre-
tary of the junior play, and is
treasurer of the junior class.
Last year she was named as
Miss Fire Prevention" by vol
unteers of the Citizens Hose
Company.
Smyrna times., 1960-05-19
Cancer Total Rises

Mrs. Margaret M. O'Neill, CO.
chairman with Mrs. Richard C..
Price for the Cancer Crusade
in this area, has reported that
to date $l,799.27 has been re-
ceived, and other donations are
expected to bring the total still
higher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-01-04
TODAY'S WEATHER REPORT

Z District and vicinity-Fair
and cold tonight; low about
%. Increasing cloudiness and
cold tomorrow.
Z Virginia-Partly cloudy and
cold tonight; low temperatures
will range from near 20 in the
anountains to 80 on the coast
considerable cloudiness and
moderately cold tomorrow.
: Maryland-Partly cloudy
sand cold tonight; low. 1920 in
the mountains and in the 20's
Elsewhere. Considerably cloudy
and rather cold tomorrow;
high, 1914 in the east and in
The sos in the west; some snow
likely in the mountains late in
the day.
Lower Potomac and Chesa-
peake Bay-Variable winds OF
10 miles or less tonight be-
coming south or southwest
tomorrow and increasing to
about 20 miles per hour in the
a fternoon. Partly cloudy
weather. Visibility 10 miles.
e Five Day Forecast
for Washington and Vicinity
- January SO
! Temperatures will probably
average 3 degrees below the
Washington normals Of A and
-. Cold tomorrow, warmer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1960-01-04
Hope Abandoned
For 10in Typhoon

MANILA, Jan. 4 (AP) Hope
was abandoned today for 10
fishermen who disappeared in
Typhoon churned Philippine
waters New Years eve.
Word Of the sea disaster OF
the Southern Coast Of Luzon
Island was brought yesterday
by the lone survivor Of the ILL
fated fishing vessel, which had
run into the midst of typhoon
Harriet and her l20-mile winds.
A belated search effort was
started. but national police Of
flcials said it was too late.
This raised the death toll
from Harriet to is. Red Cross
officials estimated that the
storm left 100000 persons in
Southern Luzon destitute.