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, 1961-01-07
Legiondires Called
to Attend Funerul Of
Sgt. Archibdld Ddvis

A call has been issued to all
members of the Alexander Ha-
milton Post and the Legion Aux.
iliary Unit as well as veterans
by Einar R. Boiling Commander
of the Post, to assemble at the
Charles HARDWOOD Memorial Hos
pital at S:45 pm. on Sunday, jan
uary 8, 1861 to attend the funeral
services of the late Sgt. Archibald
Davis.
Sgt. Davis was a Past Vice Com
.mander Of the Post.
, 1961-01-07
Colorful Purude
Close Of Fsted
Xmus Festival

The Frederiksted Christmas Fes
tival closed its program with a
grand parade which was very
colorful. Four entries from Chris
tiansted participated.
First prize for floupes went to
the group known as Prisoners
of Love-. They were dressed
with ball and chain on their legs
with the replica of a Jail house.
First prize for floats was won
by Carlos Cuencas, who depicted
the Island of st. Croix, with a
windmill and tower. It got heavy
applause from spectators.
First prize for troupes went to
The Birdland Ballerinos, compos-
ed of all men. They provided
comedy for spectators.
, 1961-01-07

bers of Congress, Ambassadors
of many of the new nations of
Africa and Southeast Asia and
other prominent personages to a
huge reception on January II to
meet members of the Legislature
of the Virgin Islands and learn.
for themselves how American
style democracy works among
a mixed racial society in the U. S.
Caribbean Islands.
The Ohio Congressman's belief
is that the story the members of
the Virgin Islands Legislature has
to tell constitutes a vitality impor-
tant refutation of Communist pro
paganda charges of American
'tcolonialism."
Few people know that a ma
jorlty of the members Of the Vir-
gin Islands Legislature are color
ed, but have been elected to this
high post by white as well as Ne
gro voters" Mr.. Kirwan said.
But it is equally important that
this electorate returned to office
white representatives as well. The
conclusion is that color is not inn
portant. Ability is important.
Another point is that society
in these islands operates without
friction. The races vote together,
legisIate and govern together, and
work together for the common
good. The literacy rate is very
alphabetically one of the worlds.
highest.
"These democratic advances,
achieved in the Virgin Islands,
gives the lie to every charge that
4 Khruschev has made of U. S. Co
lonialism. It is vitality important
that the diplomatic representa-
tives of the new African & Asian
nations be informed of the way
democracy works in the Virgin
Islands. The men and women
elected to the Virgin Islands Lee
gislature are living proof of the
United States historic position in
opposition to colonialism in any
form"
The reception honoring the Is
lands Legislature will be an inn
portant curtain-raiser on the four
day inaugural ceremonies. 1t will
be held at the Women's National
, 1961-01-07
CONGRESSMAN KIRWAN TO DEMONSTRATE
HOW DEMOCRACY WORKS IN Us.

WASHINGTON Rep. Michael Krwan, Democrat Of
Ohio, chairman Of the House Democratic Congressional Com
mittee, said he plans a practical demonstration of how U. S.
democracy works without faint Of Colonialsm" during the
inaugural festivities for President-elect John F. Kennedy
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bore Champ. She this title at Is, in open competition
with boys and girls up l9 She also holds the national
womens title for metallic sight shooting nontelescoPic
sights.
How the girls such hot shots? WeL the rifle
coach in the family is mother - Marianne Jensen Driver
winner Of dozens of rife championships and the nations
No. woman any-sight" shooter. Mrs. Driver says she
taught her daughters cook and shoot straight
Does this shooting bit off the boy friends? Lenore
laughs at the question: ''Show better place than the
rifle range to meet man.. Tho E"d
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Foreign Exchange
Program To Be
Stopped Unless
Response Is Made

A final appeal is being made
by the Smyrna Chapter Amer
ican Field Service to find a
home for a foreign exchange
S tudent t for the next school
year. The deadline date is Feb
ruary Is. Charles M. Gee is
president of the local chapter.
If there is no response to the
appeal the program will have
to be discontinued in the Smyr-
ma area. Smyrna was very for
tunate in their first exchange
student, Corrado Melega, and il
is a great experience for local
high school students to have
such contacts. MIR. and Mrs
William Willis, hosts to Cora
do, will answer questions asked
by any persons interested in
taking a student into their home
for the l96l-62 school year.
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Judy Dixon Is Local Representative
In State Jaycee's Junior Miss Contest

ers of America; is a Sunday
School teacher; past president of
the All Club, and a junior lead
er in. the local All Club. Her
hobbies include stamp collect
ing, sewing, and cooking. The
state finals will be held at Har-
ley's Restaurant on U. S. Route
l3 outside of Seaford. Dinner
will be served at $50 p. m, at
a cost of two dollars per per-
son. The pageant will follow
the dinner at no additional cost.
Anyone interested in attending
the pageant should conta C
James Haas, so that arrange
ments can be made for neces-
sary reservations by January 81
at the latest. The state winner
will receive an expense paid
trip to Mobile, Alabama, to COM
pete for national honors. In
addition, she will receive state
prizes.
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Mrs. ]. Frear, Jr.
Guest Speaker
At Century Club

Mrs. ]. Allen Frear, Jr., chair
man international a IF a irs de-
partment, State Federation of
Women's Clubs, was the guest
of the Twentieth Century Club
of Smyrna on Thursday, and
was presented by Mrs. George
v. Kirk, citizenship chairman.
Mrs. Walter Hill was chairman
of hostesses for the tea. Mrs.
Frear urged the club women to
be informed on the local, state,
national, and international level,
and outlined the great changes
which will take place in the
next ten years; the tremendous
increase in population; and the
increased cost of college edu-
cation for youth. Women will
have to adjust to and be pre-
pared to meet the challenge
and re-invest our heritage" she
said in her talk on "Today's
Women in Tomorrow's World" F."
Urging the women to live for
the future she sees the chal-
lenge in that much has been
given and much will be requir-
ed. Mrs. Frear also described
her trip to the NATO Confer.
ence in Paris, to which U. S
Senator Frear was a delegate
and told fascinating details Of
a weekend in London as guests
at the American Embassy, anc
particularly of being the CUES
of Prime Minister Macmillan a
! CONTINUED on Page Ten,
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Miss Ruth Reihm
at BPW
International Tea

Miss Ruth Ellen Reihm, a
member of the Smyrna-Clayton
Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club, who is International
Relations chairman for the Ma
tional Federation of BPW Clubs,
was guest of honor and speak
er at the International Tea of
the Business and Professional
Women's Club of the District
of Columbia at their clubhouse
in Washington, D. c., on Sum
day. Guests included w o m n
from Colombia, Honduras, PAX
istan and the Philippines. Miss
Reihm's topic was Advancing
Women as Citizens on the In
ternational Level" Also on the
program were trio of Span
ish dancers and a guitarist. Af-
terward, Mrs. Frances Meyers,
president of the 550-m m b er
club, and the officers entertain
ed Miss Reihm at dinner at lie
Pavilion. Recently Miss Reihm
CONTINUED on Page Tsn)
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Past District
Governor Speaks
To Local Rotary

Past District Governor Reyn-
olds Pratt, spoke on the topic:
Where Do We Go From Here?'
at the dinner meeting of the
Smyrna Rotary Club, Thursday
night. Of the aims he noted the
securing of members from out
standing business men to be-
come Rotarians and actively en-
gage in the spirit of Rotary.
He stressed also the extending
of the hand of fellowship to a
business neighbor and to be-
come interested in the issues of
R tary, and the international
program. Past District Cover
nor, William E. Matthews, Jr.,
responded. Singing was led by
Nelson S. Everhart, and Harri-
son Turner presided. Birthday
greetings were extended to DR..
c. ]. Prickett and Nelson S.
Everhart. w. Charles Paradee
was a visitor from the Dover
Rotary Club.
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Man of Year
Honor Awarded
VIM. Cathright, Jr.

A dinner meeting was held by
the Smyrna-Clayton Junio or
Chamber of Commerce Tuesday
night at The Wayside Inn at
which the pogram encompassed
the local observance of the
Young Man of the Year award,
the 40th anniversary of National
Jaycees, Bosses Night, the
Speak UP, Jaycee contest, and
honoring the entrant in the Jun
ior Miss contest to seek the ma
tons ideal high school senior
girl. Among the special guests
were DR.. Richard T. Bennett,
Wilmington, president of the
State Jaycees, and Mrs. Bennett;
and John Burris, Middletown,
state vice president, and Mrs.
Burris. The high point in the
program was reached in the an
nouncement of the winner of the
Outstanding Young Man of the
Year award. The qualifications
were read by Robert Belber, loc-
al Jaycee president, who an
nounced that the judges had Sc
lected the late William 7. Gath
right, Jr. as the winner. Mrs.
Gathright and young daughters,
Evie Lou and Barbara were pre-
sent and went forward to re-
ceive the award, which Mrs.
Gathright accepted. The judges
included the Rev. ]. Howard
Link, Coleman Metzler, Mayor
John Roth of Clayton, Mayor
Robert Riddagh, and DR.. George
Continued on Page Ten
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19

Among the many projects now
being conducted by the Smyr-
na-Clayton Junior Chamber of
Commerce is that of the search
for Americas Junior Miss, which
is being conducted locally by
James Haas, chairman. Smyr-
mas representative to the state
finals to be held January 81, is
Miss Judy Dixon, senior at
the John Bassett Moore High
School. Judy, IL, is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Dix.
on who live near Kenton. She
is taking the commercial course
at the local high school and
lists sewing as her talent for
the contest. Her school activ-
tiles include serving as secre-
tary of the senior class; men,
ber of Student Council, Year
book staff, plays soccer and
basketball. She is the Past Chap
ter Sweetheart of Future Farm
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Firemen's Band
Rehearsals Begin
This Weekend

The Citizens Hose Company's
band will begin renearsals this
Sunday, Jan. 22 at l:30 pm. The
group is looking forward to an
other successful season under
the capable direction of Rodney
Daniels. James Mood will serve
as manager and treasurer for
1861 succeeding Lex FAIRIES who
has held this position for the
past five years. John Long was
reappointed music advisor and
Ralph N. Tieman reappointed
secretary and uniform consult
ant for the year. The musicians
had a very successful 1860 sea-
son, winning eleven first prize
awards for themselves and was
an aid in the winning of the
coveted Governors Cup" by the
Citizens Hose Company at the
state convention in Bridgeville.
The band extends an invitation
to anyone in the Dover, Middle
town, and Smyrna area interest
ed in joining the band to be pre-
sent at the Smyrna fire house
this Sunday at l:30 pm. or con-
tact one of the above officers.
This years membership includes
Carol L. Burris as majorette;
James Council, Bruce Akin, Rod
ney Daniels, Philip Denney,
Richard Ennis, Spencer Everett,
Lex FAIRIES, Ralph Frazer, Nelson
E. Everhart III, Martin Golden,
Howard Green, Paul B. Grier,
Robert Keen, William Knots,
Marvin Knox, John Long, Doug
las Miller, James Mood, Marie
lie Pera, Dennis Potter, James
Reynolds, Nicholas Rosella, Ben
Roy, Ronald Sayers, Ed Scarfe,
David Spencer, Carroll Thomp-
son, Ralph Tieman, Clarence
Tigner, Douglas Vansant. Re-
serve members include Roger
Kelsey, David Marsh, Gordon
Miller, Edward Tucker, William
S. Snow, David Passmore, and
Carlton Seward.
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Jaycees' Sponsor
Philadelphia Grid
Basketball Game
Here February 5th

The Smyrna-Clayton Jaycees
are promoting a determined ad-
vance ticket sale drive for the
basketball contest between the
Dover Air Force Base Blue Dew
lis and the world champion
football heroes of the Philadel-
phia Eagles on February 5, at
8:l5 pm. in the high school
field house. Posters are being
distributed throughout the Smy-
rna-Clayton area as well as
neighboring communities. News
paper and radio advertisements
are being secured for further
public announcement in an eff
fort to stimulate the public to
come forth and enjoy what
promises to be a lively, enter
tanning evening of good, clean,
wholesome fun. This is the first
time a basketball promotion of
this nature has been attempt
ed in this community. The fans
of the Eagles will have the op-
portunity to see such stars as
Chuck Bednarik, Bobby Wal
ston, v. Clarence Peaks, Billy
Barnes, Pete Retzleff, Joe Robb,
Chuck Weber and Sonny Jorg-
enson. The Eagle players will
have photographs and will au-
tograph them. James Gray and
James Haas are conducting the
advance ticket sale and tickets
are available at Smyrna Hard
ware. High school students are
urged to contact Silver Eagles
for their tickets. All members
of the Jaycees will also have
tickets. For additional inform
alton call James Haas, OIL B.
1906.
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Thirty Firemen
Answer 5th Alarm

At 8:l2 o'clock Wednesday
morning, thirty volunteer fire
men responded to the fifth alarm
of the year at the residence of
John Bleen, owned by the Bethel
AM.E. Church, at 2l9 E. Com
merce Street. The fire was
caused by a flare-up of an oil
stove. Chief Bradley commented
on the excellent job done by MIR.
Bleen as he had the fire under
control on arrival of the firemen.
He took a rug which he wet in a
tub in the back yard to smooth
Ell the fire around the stove. He
then threw water around the
room with a bucket to prevent
the fire from spreading. The fire.
men were in service approx
mately thirty minutes. Fire dam
age was estimated at $3.50.
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Wallace Renamed
Bank President

Stockholders of the Clayton
Bank and Trust Company re-
elected all directors and officers
of the bank for the ensuing year
at the annual meeting held Jan.
IL. Named to new terms as di-
rectors were Mrs. Beulah S.
Blendt, Clarence S. Collins, Jr.,
DR.. R. w. Comegys, Bernard
Norman, Albert ]. Pleasanton,
John ]. Roth, Sr., Ernest F.
Smith, Jr. and Samuel c. Wal
lace. At the reorganization meet
ing which followed, Mr.. Wallace
was reelected president for the
year 1861. Others installed in
administrative posts were Mr..
Roth, vice president; Mr.. Collins,
secretary; and Mr.. Norman,
cashier and trust officer. Harold
Schmittinger was retained as
counsel for the bank.
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Smyrna Grange
Discusses Local
Service Projects

Plans are being made for the
56th anniversary banquet of the
Smyrna Grange and a commit I
tee has been named for the
event. 1t includes Mrs. James
F e m ng and Mrs. Townsend
Vaughn. Mrs. Benjamin Bur-
rows will assist the lecturer,
Mrs. william m Minner. Mrs..
Charles Dukes, master, conduct
ed the regular meeting of the
grange which followed a cover
ed dish supper at IOOF hall.
Three new members have re-
ceived the first and second de-
grees and they will receive the
third and fourth egrees at
Capitol Grange hall, Dover, with
large group from other grang-
es. A re-dedication ce r emony
was conducted for the new year
by Mrs. Minner. Suggestions
were given for community SER
vice and were discussed. They
included calendar of events;
a schedule for public informa-
tion, so group meetings will not
conflict. Also discussed, were
Needlework Guild articles; used
clothing for school or fire VIC
tins; fire identification; first aid
and home nursing classes. The
next meeting will be held on
January 26.
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Legion Auxiliary
Names Chairman
For Local March
OF Dimes Canvass

The American Legion Auxil-
iary is a gain sponsoring the
March of Dimes campaign in
Smyrna this year. Mrs. Vernon
Ford is chairman and Mrs. Ed
ward Everhart is co-chairman.
Cannisters have been placed in
strategic places and volunteers
are being recruited for the Moth
ers March scheduled for Janu-
ary 25th at 700 p. m. During
the evening the mothers are
marching, men will patrol the
areas to insure the safety of
the solicitors working the dim
ly lighted sections. Money pre-
viously collected in the Mothers
March resulted in the discovery
of the Salk vaccine. Although
the vaccine is available to every
single person in the country, al
m ost half of our population
have not been vaccinated in
spite of the urging of doctors,
and all health agencies every
where. Men, women and chill
dren are still being stricken by
polio. And the Mothers March
is still dedicated to completing
the fight. The National Foun-
dation, through the March of
Dimes, is already leading the
way toward the prevention and
relief of two other crippling di-
seases-...b birth defects and arth-
ritis. What can be done about
birth defects? People asked the
same question about polio and
Research gave the answer. We
are looking to research again
to give us the answer to birth
defects. natures tragic mistakes
that affect one out of 10 bab-
les born in thetU. S.....babies
who will be disfigured or shun-
ned or crippled or bedridden
for life, in many cases. The
final third of the Marching
Mothers pledge is to do some
thing about arthritis. Eleven
million Amer ans know the
cutting pain and di a b ility
which arthritis and rheumatism
inflict. Only rese arc hand
more research will do for birth
defects and arthritis what has
already been done for polio. The
message this year is Please Say
Yes To The New March OF
Dimes. All volunteers in Smy'
rna will return to the American
Legion Room in the Town Hal
to turn in the funds to the
Finance Committee and be serv
ed refreshments.
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
PTA to Discuss
Mort Report Here

DR.. Richard A. Dershimer, Ex.
ecutive Secretary of the Della
ware School Study Council, will
discuss the Mort Report at the
regular meeting of the Smyrna
Special School District PTA to-
night in the multi-purpose room
of the Smyrna E e m entary
School. Mrs. Stephanie Hawke,
chairman of the Clothing Com
mittee, reports that the supply
of clothing for needy children is
nearly depleted. Anyone having
used or new clothing to con-
tribute, is asked to bring it
with you to the PTA meeting
tonight.
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Local Church Is
Host to Women's
Presbyterial Meet

The First Presbyterian Church
of Smyrna will be host to the
Executive Com mittee of the
Women's Presbyterial of New
Castle Presbytery at its meet
ing on January 31st. Under the
leadership of Mrs. Lester B.
German, the Presbyterial presi-
dent, the group will discuss the
work of Women's Associations
throughout the Presbytery, and
lay plans for future work. Mrs.
Earl G. Gwin, chairman of the
committee on Local Church Ser
vice of the Smyrna Church, will
be in charge of arrangements
for the meeting. Her commit
tee will welcome the visitors
and serve them lunch. The
meeting will open with morn
ing session at 1920, and con-
tinue after lunch until three or
four. During the lunch hour
Mrs. Ried F. Shields, a form
er missionary to the Sudan, will
speak to the women. The ex-
ecutive committee consists of
the officers, chairmen or de-
partments, chairmen of stand
ing committees, and presidents
of local associations. Represent
ing the Smyrna church's asso-
citation will be the newly-elect-
ed president, Mrs. James w.
Bailev
Smyrna times., 1961-01-19
Smyrna Ministers
Form Association,
Officers Named

New officers have been nam
ed by the Smyrna Ministerial
Association and an Easter SER
vice is being planned at their
first project. The officers: The
Rev. j. Howard Link, pastor of
Asbury Methodist Church, pres
ident; the Rev. David Minko-
witz, pastor of Wesleyan Meth
odist Church, vice president;
the Rev. ]. R. Ressler, pastor,
Church of the Nazarene, secre-
tary; the Rev. Charles L. Cure
ton III, pastor, First Presbyter-
ian Church, treasurer. Repre-
sentative of Ewell's-St. Paul
Church, Clayton, and st. Peters
Episcopal Church will be invit-
ed to join the group.