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Smyrna times., 1960-06-02
30th Annual Convention Of WV
To Open June l7-lS at Rehoboth

Richards heads up the reception
committee, which also includes
all living past state comman-
ders. MIR. Clarke is chairman of
an awards committee which al
so includes State Community
Service chairman Joseph L. Eek
rich, Richardson Park, and State
Youth Activities chairman Roy
Williams, Dover. Commander
Mccormick, who presides over
the convention business ses-
sions, will also serve on the
banquet committee along with
Jr. Vice Commander Allie n
Wentz of Seaford, state service
officer Herbert Villas of Rich
ardson Park, and Mr.. Hugg. MIR.
Wentz also is chairman of the
time and place committee; this
latter committee, charged with
Continued on Page Twelve
Smyrna times., 1960-06-02

the Kent County Safety Coun-
Gil. Pearce this spring has been
elected to the presidency of the
General Organization for the
l960-6l school year, and to the
presidency of the Silver Eagles
for a one-year term. He too
has been active in extra-curri-
cular affairs and athletic COM
petition. He has engaged in
both football and baseball and
has been named co-captain of
next years Eagle eleven. Var
ious state officials, including 1t.
Gov. David P. Buckson, Rep.
Sherman w. Tribbitt, speaker of
the House; Sen. Allen ]. Cook,
president pro tenn of the SEN
ate; Atty. Gen. Januar D. Bove,
Judge William ]. Storey, Judge
Elwood F. Nelson, Legion Of
ficials, and others will assist the
boys in conducting Boys State.
Smyrna times., 1960-06-02
Philadelphia Tour
Mapped by Scouts

Girl Scout Troop, BIT, will
leave Saturday morning, June
4th for Philadelphia, where they
will spend the day sight seeing.
The troop, including about four
teen girls, will be accompanied
by their leaders, Mrs. Sam Jac-
obs, Mrs. Charles Dempsey and
Mrs. John Long. Transportation
will be furnished by leaders to
Wilmington, where the troop
will go by train to Philadelphia.
Other troop activities scheduled
for June, include a hayride and
barbecue at the home of Mrs.
Charles Dempsey on Friday
evening, June 10th. Court of
Awards will be set at a later
date.
Smyrna times., 1960-06-02
Grange To Award
Top Az Student

At the next regular meeting
of the Smyrna Grange the pro-
gram will be in charge of the
committee which in
cludes Carlton Blendt, Howard
c. Deakyne, and Harold Nc
Grath. At their recent meeting
the members entertained two
Girl Scout troops which they
sponsor, including Troop 81, and
leaders, Mrs. Kenneth Blow and
Mrs. Francis Hyland; Troop l68,
Mrs. Edward Everhart, leader.
The scouts presented an inter-
esting program in which they
carried on the exact procedures
at their meetings, and also
showed various projects which
they conduct, such as peep
shows, puppet shows and other
creative efforts. The grange has
made a contribution to the Can
Ger Crusade. Smyrna Grange will
award a $25 savings bond to the
outstanding agricultural student
at the John Bassett Moore High
School. The award will be made
by a representative of the
grange at the annual awards as
sembly in June at the high
school.
Smyrna times., 1960-06-02
Parade, Mayoralty
To Mark Opening
OF Babe Ruth Loop
Season Saturday

A parade on Saturday, June A,
which will precede the flag
raising ceremony and a double
header game opening the Smyr-
na-Clayton Babe Ruth League
season has been planned. 1t will
start at ii a. m. on Lake Drive,
Smyrna, proceed north on Main
Street to Four Corners, west on
Commerce Street to Diamond
Supply where the units will dis
band, and re-assemble at the
Markley Grain Elevator at the
edge of Clayton. The marchers
will continue through Clayton
until they reach the Clayton
School where the Babe Ruth
diamond is located. A local band
will lead the march which will
include units comprised of all
Girl and Boy Scout troops in
the Smyrna-C Clayton area; equip
ment of the Clayton Fire Com
pany and the Citizens Hose
Company, and members OF the
four teams which comprise the
league. Local auto dealers will
provide cars which will carry
officials of the league. The Off
cials will include Babe Ridings,
state director, Babe Ruth
League; William Carrow, mas
ter of ceremonies; Gene Hands
berry, umpire and chief; Mayor
John ]. Roth, Clayton, and May
or Robert Riddagh, Smyrna. AL
so, managers of the four teams:
George Haley, Veterans of For
eign Wars; Walter Downes,
Rothwell's Inc; Sam Jacobs,
Clements Supply; and Arthur
Diekerson, Farmers Bank of the
State of Delaware. Two Boy
Scouts and two Girl Scouts will
be selected to participate in the
flag raising, following which the
national anthem will be played
The Rev. Frank o. Baynard,
pastor Ewell's-St Paul Church,
will give the invocation. Mayor
Roth will throw out the first
ball, and VIEW and Clements
Supply teams will play the first
game; Rothwell's, Inc. and Farm
ers Bank, the second. On Sat
urday, June A at 8 p. M,
dance will be held at the VFW
post hall, sponsored by the
league. Music will be furnished
by "The Pals" a New Jersey
dance band. Tickets will be
three dollars a couple, and may
be obtained from Steve CorSo
ticket chairman. The proceeds
will be used to take the boys
to the Philly-C Chicago Cubs game
in Philadelphia on August l3
The board of directors will meet
at the home of Walter Downes
on Friday, June 3.
Smyrna times., 1960-06-02
Reblocking Move
In First District
Pondered by COP

The regular monthly meeting
of the First District Republican
Committee was held Wednesday
evening, May 25, at the Amer
ican Legion room of the Town
Hall. Mrs. Jacqueline Bamberg-
er, chairman, presided with a
good number of Republicans at
tending. There was a general
discussion of the reblocking of
the First District planned for
June 20-25. 1t was stressed
that volunteers are needed for
this very important job and final
plans will be made at the next
meeting. A note of appreciation
from Mrs. Pauline Matthews for
the flowers sent to Glenn was
read into the minutes. All men,
bers were delighted to hear of
his constant improvement. Since
this was the first meeting fol-
lowing the primary elections,
all committeeman and commit
teewomen were introduced. They
are as follows: First of the First,
Mr.. Harry Johnson, Mr.. John
Thompson, Mrs. Katherine Bail
ey and Mrs. Nellie Watson; in
the Second of the First, Mr..
Neal Oechsler, Mr.. Kenneth
Wix, Mrs. Jacqueline Bamberg-
er and Mrs. Esther Boyer. The
committee members would like
to stress at this time, if any
Continued on Page Seven
Smyrna times., 1960-06-02
Jaycees To Stage
2 June Gas Days
AS Matthews Aid

Smyrna-Clsyon Jaycees will
take the weekend of June ii
and IL to devote their time and
effort to raising money for the
Glenn Matthews Fund. Glenn
was a charter member of the
local chapter, and altho he ten
dered his resignation this year
due to the press of other civic
duties, the local Jaycees feel
strongly toward making a con-
certed effort to raise funds for
this worthy young man. The
project will entail two parts,
the first being the sale of tick
cts for one dollar to the gen.
eral public. These tickets will
be redeemable for one dollar by
the holder toward a gasoline
purchase of a wash job at Boy
er and Hairgrove ESQ Servi-
center on June ii or IL, and
also will make the purchaser
eligible for drawings to be made
on that date. The Jaycees will
canvass house to house both in
Smyrna and Clayton on June 6.
Also, tickets may be purchased
at Wootten's Clothing Store,
Coles Barber Shop, Golden
Pharmacy, or Smyrna Hardware.
The second phase involves the
tending of the gas pumps and
the washing of cars at Boyer
and Hairgrove on Saturday,
June III from s a. m. to s p.
m. Jaycees will furnish the man.
power for these dates, and all
proceeds of the wash work, plus
a percentage from the sale of
gas will be turned over to the
fund. Anyone wishing to join
in on these dates with the Jay
Gees should contact William
Gaithright, OIL 3-7421, who is
chairman of the project. The
committee also includes Robert
Belber, James Haas, Glenn Nc
Matt, Barry Attix, Raymond
Slaughter, and Vance Cole.
Smyrna times., 1960-06-02
Milford Man New
Governor of Lions

Mr.. David Clements of Mil
ford, Del, was elected District
Governor of the thirty-nine Del
aware Lions Clubs at the annual
District % Convention in At
lantic City, N. j., which closed
on May 28th. Mr.. Clements will
succeed MIR. Connie Briggs who
is the present executive officer
in Delaware. Mr.. Clements owns
and operates a tile and floor
covering business and is presi-
dent and owner of Culligan
Water Conditioning.
, 1960-10-04

Impressive ceremonies marked the retirement OF
Sergeant William A. Richards after 81 years OF service
and Corporal Isiah A. Williams, who served for 81 years,
as members Of the Police Force stationed in Frederlk-
, 1960-10-04
Two Virgin Islands
Receive Honors DuY
Recognition. Oct. 4

R~eCognltlon. OCt. 2
The deans Of three Of
Howard University's under
graduate schools and col
leges announced t h j
Honor Rolls for the 1959-6O
school year. The group Of
228 students includes 26
from the School Of Music,
rs from the School Of En-
cheering and Architecture,
and ia from the College OF
Liberal Arts. Among these
are two from the Virgin Is
lands. All attained an aver
age Of B or better during
the past school year.
They were cited during
joint Honors Day Exercises,
Tuesday, Oct. 4 today.
The program was held at
IL am. in Andrew Rankin
Chapel, Fourth Street and
Howard Place, northwest.
Composer Howard Han
son, who is director Of the
Eastman School, Of Music.
University Of Rochester On.
W, was a guest speaker,
a n d Howard President
James NJ. Nabrit, Jr., pre-
sided. The Howard Univer-
sity Choir sang two COM
positions written By Or.
Hanson, the chorale from
Song Of Democracy and by
the Bivouac's Fitful Flame
from Drum Taps.
The honor students re-
present "a states and the
District of Columbia, one
u. S. territory; the Fedora
ton Of the West Indies,
Hong Kong, and 13 other
foreign countries, Those
from the Virgin Islands are
Ronald M. Joseph OF Saint
Croix; School Of Engineer
ing and Architecture, and
y~cntlnued on page a
, 1960-10-04
IMPRESSIVE CERE. MARK RETIREMENT
OF SGT. RICHARDS AND CPL. WILLIAMS
sENAToR HoDGE is PRINCIPAL sPEA
COMMISSIONER MONSANTo. OTHER
OFFICIALS ON HAND

g.
Impressive ceremonies
Sergeant William A. Richal
and Corporal Isiah a. Villa
as members Of the Police /
sted and Christiansted, re-
spectively, this morning.
Present for the occasion,
among others, were Com
missioner of Public Safety
Jack Monsanto, Assistant
Commissioner George A.
Matthias, Deputy Commits
sioner Jens Hendricks, Lieu
tenant Clifford Plaskett, the
Assistant Attorney General
Peter O'Day, Judge Will
liam Moorhead, Admins
trative Assistant Alva G.
Nc Farlane, Senators Wal
ter I. M. Hodge, Frits La
waetz, Aubrey Anduze and
Candida Guadalupe. Lieut..
Plaskett was master OF
ceremonies.
The first speaker was As
sistant Commissioner Mat
thias who entered the ranks
as a patrolman and served
with the two retiring Off
GERS, praised them for their
good work in the commun-
ity, after which Lieut.. Plas
kett read a letter from Gov
ernor John David Merwin
retiring Sergeant Richards
with the Honorable rank OF
Police Lieutenant.
Mr.. Me Farlane gave
greetings for Governor
Merwin, and praised the
two men for their work dur
ing the many years of ser
vice. Miss Erna Williams
cashier of the Department
Of Public Safety made g
, 1960-10-04

Assessor. FGmilY
Hurt ia Accident
Owen J. Schjang, Tax As
SCISSOR a n d Recorder Of
Deeds for St. Croix, Mrs.
Schjang and two Of their
children were hurt as the
result Of a collision on Mon
day morning.
Mr.. Schjang and his fam
lily were travelling south
east in their Rambler sta
ton wagon on Herman Hill
road; about so feet from the
curve a half ton Ford truck
No. 2180, driven by Pedro
Gonzalez Velez, heading
northwest came around the
curve. Mr.. Schjang quick
" saw what was about to
happen and stopped both
himself and Mrs. Schjang
braced themselves and held
the children as the truck
crashed into their vehicle.
Mrs. Schjang severely in
sured the knee cap and in
step Of her right leg. Ro-
maid, 4, escaped injury but
Kai, one year old, complain
ed of a pain in his head and
was treated. Mr.. Schjang
suffered a slight bruise on
his knee.
Sergeant Hoyer, Patrol
men Washington and Sla-
ter, investigated the acct
dent. Velez has accepted
responsibility for the acct
dent.
second place position in the
League, half a game behind
the Giants by a score Of 5-3,
In the second game the
Giants won over the Braves
by a score Of AZ after five
and a half innings Of play,
, 1960-10-04

L1lGlll vi eOC1ldA - CAS
fellow officers.
Judge Moorhead h e n
spoke on the changing role
cf the Police of 40 years
ago and told many anec-
dotes during his talk. Sen
ate President Hodge was
I b e principal speaker;
others who spoke briefly
were Senators Anduze, La
Waetz and Guadalupe.
Worthy Of note was a
tribute paid Sergeant Rich
ards by Motorcycle Patrol
man Speedy G eorg e
Washington, who said that
he started off on t h e
wrong foot when he en-
tered the force but was
quickly Strengthened out by
Sgt. Richards which made
him the officer he is today.
There was a feeling Of
sadness as all the PATROL
men who could participate
in the ceremonies from
Christiansted and Frederic
sted shook the hands Of
their retiring officers.
, 1960-10-04
Athletics Defect
MurIins; Clients Win
Over Broyes ii Fsted

The Athletics Baseball
team won over the Mar
Inns on Sunday afternoon in
Frederiksted to retain their
, 1960-10-04
Owen Schjupg. Tax
Assessor. FunilY
Hurt in Accident

Owen J. Schjang, Tax As The deans of three Of
essor a nd Recorder Of Howard University's under
leeds for St. Croix, Mrs. graduate schools and col
and two Of their leges announced 7 h eir
were hurt as the Honor Rolls for the 1959-6O
esult Of a collision on Mon school year. The group Of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-05-19
Seventh Election District
PINEHURST VILLAGE

Harrington Construction Company In
eorporated-Lot 6, Block 6, "Pinehurst
Village" containing s,34s square feet,
assessed at $4,000. Taxes, interest
and costs, $93.42.
Harrington Construction Company In
corporated-Lot z, Block 6. "Pinehurst
Village containing 1854 square feet,
assessed at 81, $4,000. Taxes, interest
and costs. $66.S3.
Harrington Construction Company In.
corporated-Lot 8, Block 6, "PinehursI
Village" containing 10,5SS square feet
assessed at $1,360.00. Taxes. interest
and costs, $86.16.
Kiracofe, John J. q M. SLOT Is
Block 2, "Pinehurst Village containing
$500 square feet and improvements, as.
sessed at $12.950.00, Taxes, interest
and costs, S460.75.
Stein, Norman 4 Cot 4, Block 6
"Pinehurst Village" containing 9,15s
square feet and improvements, assessed
At SIS. 1000. Taxes, interest and costs
$577.93.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-05-19
Eighth Election District
OLNEY

Awkward, Clarence f. & A. G.-Par-
eel of land called fGilpin Land con-
tanning so acre and improvements, as
sessed at 50, $1,000. Taxes, interest and
costs, $S0.79.
Awkward. George W.-Tract Of land
called Cuttings Ha Ha Etc" containing
10005 acres, assessed at $4,000.
Taxes, interest and costs, $11S.31.
Bishop. Ada E.--Lot Near Norbeck
containing 2 acres and improvements, as
sessed at $4,000. Taxes. interest and
Bishop, Ada E.-Part of Lot IL Near
Norbeck containing one acre. assessed
at 10000. Taxes. interest and costs,
$3.50.
| Brady, Thomas J. Jr.-Parcel of land
called 'Snowdens Manor Enlarged con-
tanning 1896 square feet, assessed at
s.. $4,000. Taxes. interest and costs,
$51. IL.
Brickley, John Attract of land
called "Bradfords Rest containing 20. Sc
acres, assessed at $9.260.OO. Taxes, in
terest and costs, $294.47.
Candy, George r. & E. D.-Parcel Of
land called Heart OF Maryland. etc.
containing 1883 acres. assessed at
S49.41.
| DousOHt WhllhiH ~ e. n. C.-fArt OF
Lot 49, Block 6, "Bradfords Rest con-
tanning so acre and Improvements, as
sessed at $5,4S0.00. Taxes, interest and
costs. S206.20.
Dodson, William A. a z. C.-Parcel
of land called ''Wadworths Subdivision.
Part of Bradfords Rest containing
1886 acre and improvements, assessed
at N.S3O.OO. Taxes. interest and costs,
$257.72
Edwards, Elwood w. q D. o.-Parcel
lof land called "Bradfords Rest con-
tanning 1895 acre and improvements, as
sessed at S5,34000. Taxes. interest and
costs, $165.71.
Edwards. Elwood w. q d. o.-Parcel
lof land called "Brickley Subdivision
containing 3,175 square feet, assessed AT
$4,000. Taxes. interest and costs,
$l5.67.
Elcorn. Tlghman a G.-Parcel OF
land called Brooke Grove" containing
one acre and Improvements. assessed al
$4,000. Taxes. interest and costs,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-05-19
Seventh Election District
WESTMOREIAND HILLS

Manganaro Rose-Lot 10, Block 10,
| ''Westmoreland Hills containing 6,135
square feet. assessed at 81 ,050.OO Taxes,
interest and costs, $67.67.
Manganaro Rose-Lot a. Block 10.
''Westmoreland Hills containing 6,641
square feet, assessed at 81, $40. 90.
Taxes, interest and costs, $3.50.
Manganaro Rose-Lot Is, Block 10.
''Westmoreland Hills containing 6.597
square feet, assessed at 81 10000. Taxes,
interest and costs, $51.24.
Manganaro Rose-Lot 49, Block 10,
''Westmoreland Hills" containing 1885
square feet, assessed at $1,210.00. Taxes,
interest and costs, $51.56.
Manganaro Rose-Lot IL, Block 10,
''Wcstmoreland Hills containing 11.656
square feet, assessed at 81 $4,000. Taxes,
interest and costs. S54.18.
Manganaro Rose-Lot IS, Block 10,
''Westmoreland Hills containing 1887
square feet, assessed at S1,290.00. Taxes,
interest and costs, $54.18.
Manganaro, Rose-Lot 10, Block 10,
"Westmoreland Hills containing 1910
square feet, assessed at $1,690.00. Taxes,
interest and costs, $67.26.
Manganaro, Rose-Lot 20, Block 10,
''Westmoreland Hills" containing 1852
square feet, assessed at 81, $4,000. Taxes,
interest and costs, $3.50.
Manganaro, Rose-Lot %. Block 10.
''Westmoreland Hills containing 1888
square feet. assessed at $4,000. Taxes,
interest and costs, S145.61.
Manganaro Rose-Outlot B, Block 10,
''Westmoreland Hills containing 4,2O6
square feet assessed at $4,000 Taxes,
int st and costs, $22.15.
Manganaro, Rose-Outlot C, Block 10,
| ''Westmoreland Hills containing 2,790
a.. m
interest and costs. 1857.
Manganaro. Rose-Outlot A, Block %,
''Westmoreland Hills" containing 1854
square feet, assessed at $4,000 Taxes,
interest and costs, $20.S2.
Manganaro, Rose-Outlot B, Block %,
''Westmoreland Hills" containing 1894
square feet, assessed at $4,000. Taxes,
interest and costs, $3.50.
| Manganaro, Rose-Lot 9, Block D.
''Westmoreland Hills containing 11,246
square feet, assessed at 81, $4,000. Taxes,
interest and costs, $74.79.
Manganaro, Rose-Lot 10, Block %
''Westmoreland Hills containing 1907
square feet, assessed at 81 ,350.00. Taxes,
interest and costs, $56.15.
Manganaro, Rose-Lot II, Block 49,
"Westmoreland Hills" containing 7040
square feet, assessed at 81 10000. Taxes,
interest and costs, $51.24.
Manganaro, Rose-Lot II, Block 49,
''Westmoreland Hills containing 1924
square feet, assessed at $2,240.O0. Taxes,
interest and costs, $685.
Manganaro, Rose-Lot 10, Block 23
''Westmoreland Hills containing 8724
square feet, assessed at 81, $4,000. Taxes,
interest and costs, $65.98.
Manganaro, Rose-Lot IA, Block D.
''Westmoreland Hills containing 1015S
square feet, assessed at 81 10000. Taxes,
interest and costs, $3.50.
Manganaro. Rose-Lot Is, Block 49,
"Westmoreland Hills" containing 10.32S
square feet, assessed at S1,730.00. Taxes,
interest and costs, $685..
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-05-19
Ninth Election District
TOWN OF GAITHERSBURG

Bradley, J. X. Lot IS, Block S,
Browns Addition to Gaithersburg'' con-
tanning 7.945 square feet, assessed at
$4,000. Taxes, interest and costs. SIS. So.
Bradley, J. X. Lot 10, Block 5,
Browns Addition to Gaithersburg'' con-
tanning 6,469.9 square feet, assessed at
$4,000. Taxes, interest and costs, $4S. 08.
Bradley, j. X. Lot 20, Block 5,
Browns Addition to Gaithersburg' con-
tanning 5,372.S square feet, assessed at
$580.00. Taxes, interest and costs, $42.S7.
Bradley, ]. X. Lot 81, Block 5,
Browns Addition to Gaithersburg' con-
tanning 5000 square feet, assessed at
$1,000. Taxes, interest and costs, S48.42.
Bradley, ]. X. Lot p, Block 5,
Browns Addition to Gaithersburg" con-
tanning $500 square feet, assessed at
$1,000. Taxes, interest and costs. $4S.42.
Bradley, J. X. Lot %, Block 5,
Browns Addition to Gaithersburg'' con-
tanning $500 square feet, assessed at
$1,000. Taxes, interest and costs, $4S.42.
Bradley, j. X. Lot "a. Block S,
browns Addition to Gaithersburg'' con-
tanning 5000 square feet, assessed at
$1,000. Taxes, interest and costs, $4S.42.
Bradley, j. X. Lot IS, Block 5,
Browns Addition to Gaithersburg" con-
tanning $500 square feet, assessed at
$1,000. Taxes, interest and costs. $4S.42.
Bradley, ]. X. Lot 26, Block 5,
Browns Addition to Gaithersburg'' con-
tanning $500 square feet, assessed at
$1,000. Taxes, interest and costs, $4S.42
Bradley, ]. X. - Lot n, Block S.
Browns Addition to Gaithersburg'' con-
| tanning $500 square feet, assessed at
$1,000. Taxes, interest and costs, 1854
Combs, Charles S. & o. p. = Lot 5,
| Block 2, Browns Addition containing
6,66S square feet and improvements
assessed at 100000. Taxes, interest
and costs, $115.23.
Crockett, Thomas w. Jr. & K. D.
Lot IA, Block s, Deer Park" contain
ing $40 acre and improvements, as
sessed at $.4S0.00. Taxes, interest and
costs, $217.27.
Henderson, John R. & H. II. = Parcel
of land called valentine Garden En-
larged" containing 1.574 acres, assessed
at $4,000. Taxes, interest and costs,
1881. O6.
Miller, William F. C. II. - Lot
80, Realty Park containing 13,05O
square feet and Improvements, assessed
at $7,360.00. Taxes, interest and costs,
sos. 81.
Skinner, John w. 4 M. Z. - Lot
5. Deer Park containing .4S2 acre
and Improvements, assessed at SO, $500
Taxes, interest and costs. S140.72
Trundie, Ohio c., Alice D., & A. NJ
- Lot 1, Block 5, Russell & Brooks
Addition" containing 1850 square feet,
assessed at $4,000. Taxes, interest and
| costs $40 %