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Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Local Historical
Society Presents
lst Annual Report

Reports were heard from
committee c arm e n at the
meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Duck Creek Histor~
ical Society held at The Lind
ems, Sunday night. Norman G.
wilder, president, conducted
the meeting. There was a dis1
cussion on the best method of
reaching all members of the
society with the first annual re-
port. 1t was agreed that a brief
resume by committee chairmen
would be mimeographed and
copies sent to members in many
states, so that they will know
of the progress to date on the
restoration of The Lindens, the
old house at Duck Creek. The
completed lease between the
Archives Commission and the
society was read IN part. Inc
removal of a log cabin to the
site of The Lindens property
was accepted. George Galley,
chairman, restoration commit
tee, told of the assistance of
the stage crew at the John Bas-
sett Moore High School, with
the painting of the walls in the
rear section of The Lindens.
John Graham, architect, told of
completion of plaster in the din
ing-room under the direction of
the State Archives Commission.
Mr.. Wilder suggested the con-
sideration of finances and many
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Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Blanche NowIand,
63, Rites Held

Mrs. Blanche Carey Nowland,
So, died early Wednesday morn
ing, March Is, in Delaware Hos
pital after a long illness. Mrs.
Nowland, wife of the late Wal
ter S. Nowland, resided with
a daughter, Mrs. Marie Mowery
of 2305 Knowles Road, Graylyn
Crest. Born in Smyrna, she was
the daughter of the late Will
liam D. and Lille Carey. She
was a member of Harrison
Street Methodist Church. Be-
sides her daughter, she is sur
vived by two sisters, Mrs. JOS
eph c. Harrison, Sr., Townsend,
and Mrs. ]. Reynolds Wilson,
Smyrna; and two brothers, Kline
of Middletown, and William H.
Carey of Townsend. Services
were held on Friday, last, at 2
p. M, from the Daniels Funeral
Home, Middletown. The Rev.
John E. Jones, pastor of Harri-
son Street Church, cficiated.
Interment was held in Odd Eel
lows Cemetery, here.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
X-Ray Units Are
Scheduled For
Smyrna, Clayton

The schedule for the appear
ance of the Chest x-ray unit
in the, Smyrna-C Clayton area has
been released by the State
Board of Health and the Della
ware tuberculosis Society. The
free chest X-ray requires no ap-
pointment, takes only minute,
and no undressing is necessary,
according to officials. Mrs.
James Fleming is general chair
man for Smyrna, and John ].
Roth, mayor, for Clayton. The
unit will be stationed in Clay.
ton at Clements Supply corner
on Tuesday, April ii, from 1C
a. m. to IL noon; and l to
p. m. In Smyrna the unit will
be located at the Post Office on
Main Street, on Thursday, April
l3, from 10 a. m. to IL moon
and to S p. m; and On Fri.
day, April IA, from l to 8 p. m
For additional information con
tact the Kent County Health
Unit, State Health Building, Fed
eral and Water Streets, Dover
Phone REdfield 4-57l1, exten
sion SIS.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Local Support of
Red Cross Drive
Requested As
Deadline Nears

Area No. 4, Delaware Red
Cross, which includes Kenton,
Clayton, Smyrna, Woodland
Beach and the areas between
has no fund drive chairman,
therefore, there is no formal So
licitation. However, in the face
of the great need for funds all
interested persons in the area
are urged to send their contri-
button to Miss Henrietta Den
ney, secretary, Smyrna. The
need for support is emphasized
in news stories which appeared
in newspapers yesterday, telling
of the relief program of the Red
Cross for victims of recent
floods and tornadoes in the
south. The relief program may
cost 81, 100000, the board of
directors of the Delaware Chap
ter were told this week. Mrs.
Ethel ]. Myers, executive direc-
tor, said that, according to a
report received from regional
headquarters at Alexandria, Va,
all the organizations disaster
relief resources are pledged to
help needy victims regain nor
NAL living conditions. The Red
Cross has set up 1000 emerg-
ency refugee shelters at Salem,
Ala, where all but two high
ways were closed by rising
waters. John Mcdowell, cam
paign chairman for Delaware
Chapter. appealed for an accel-
Grated effort by volunteer work
ers and leaders as well as po-
tential contributors. The drive
ends March 81, and Mcdowell
urges the support of all Della
wareans.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Housewarming at
Southern States
Set for March 29

A housewarming to which
all farm families in the area are
invited to attend will be held at
Southern States Smyrna-Clay-
ton Cooperative, the Southern
States Agency in Clayton, Del
aware, on Wednesday, March
20, 1861, from 1000 a. m. to
400 p. m, EST. Special prizes
will be awarded and light re-
freshments will be served, man
ager Edward E. Hurd reports.
Greeting the guests during the
Housewarming will be a COM
mittee headed by Frank w.
Ryan of Rt. l, Smyrna, Dela.,
Others on the committee in
clude Edward S. Wilson, Jr.,
Smyrna; Cove D.. Slaughter, Rt.
l, Smyrna; Alfred Jones, Clay
ton; Carlton Davis, Clayton;
Presley E. Moore, Smyrna; and
George E. Wilson, Smyrna. Mrs.
Connie Mitchell of Smyrna, has
been appointed chairman of the
special :, registration committee
and will be assisted by Arthur
Greenwood. Mrs. j. c. Britting-
ham of Smyrna, is chairman of
the refreshments committee and
will be assisted by Mrs. Med
ford Davis, Jr., Rt. 2, Smyrna;
Mrs. Alvin E. Davis, Rt. 2, Smy-
rna; Mrs. ]. L. Everett, Clayton;
Mrs. James Rowlinson, RID l,
Clayton; and Mrs. J.L. Mitchell,
Sr., Rt. 2, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Many Facilities
Available to Public
At Town Schools

Various facilities of the three
schools of the Smyrna Special
School District continue to have
considerable use during the
months of March and April by
various civic community and
C h ool groups. Among the
groups using the schools re-
Gently are: The Smyrna-Clayton
Basketball League, The Cub
Scouts, and the Boy Scouts.
The Smyrna-Clayton Basketball
League uses the gymnasium
each week on Thursday even
ings from Til p. m. This group
of adults have a series of teams
which play each other on a ro-
tation basis. A number OF
spectators are usually present
to enjoy the games. The Cub
Scouts of the Smyrna-Clayton
area meet once a month in the
cafeteria of the Smyrna Ele-
mentary School from 7-9 p. m,
under the direction of Mr.. Ned
Wilson, the various cub scouts
and their Den Mothers present
brief programs of their accom-.
plishments during the month
and stand in review. The Boy
Scouts of the Thomas D. Clay
ton School use a classroom ir
that building once each week
from 7-8 p. m. The Junior Higf
School Party will be held il
the gymnasium of the higl
school on April 28th, and tn,
Spring Dance was held in tn,
cafeteria of the elementar,
school on March 18th. Schoo
Board members have indicated
that since the facilities of tn,
district are being built by com
munity funds--they feel tha
the various facilities of th'
school should be made availabl
to community groups at nom
inal fees. These fees cover TIL
expenses of opening the build
ing and providing essential su
pervisory services. Groups wish
ing to use the buildings shoul,
contact the main Office in or
der to receive application form
which must be filled out ant
approved prior to use.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
BPW Elects Delegates,
Alternates to State Convention

Mrs. Mary Jane Behrens and
Mrs. Christine Morrow were
elected delegates to the state
convention at the regular meet
ing of the Smyrna-Clayton Bus
mess and Professional Wom-
ems Club last Monday evening
at Mrs. Morrow's home near
town, Named as alternates were
Miss Esther Jefferson and Mrs.
Laura Myers. Mrs. Helen ].
Deakyne, president, explained
the Smith System of Defensive
Driving" which she and Miss
Ida Mae Wright are taking.
This course is being sponsored
by the Delaware Federation of
B. P. w. Clubs. Miss Ruth
Ellen Reihm, international rela-
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23

tion chairman, gave a brief his
tory of Pan American Day OBJ
served on April IA. Tentative
plans were made for a rum
mage sale to be held in May
with Mrs. Gertrude Scout, fin
ance chairman, in charge. Mrs.
Deakyne, Mrs. Myers and Mrs.
Eva Jones reported attendance
at recent meeting of the Mid
County B.P.W. Club of Middle
town. The next meeting of the
club will be at the Wayside Inn,
on Monday, April IL, with Mrs.
Lillian Smith, legislation chair
man, and Mrs.Mae Parker, pub
lie affairs chairman, in charge
of the program.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Auxiliary Plans
Lily Parade to
Aid Easter Seal
Campaign Here

Joining an intensive fight
against crippling conditions that
attacks one family in five each
year, members of the American
Legion Auxiliary, its Junior
members, Future Nurses, and
other interested citizens, will be
on the streets of Smyrna and
Clayton this weekend, March
24-25, from 1000 a. m. to 900
p. M, to conduct a Lily Parade.
This is a person to person ap-
peal for contributions to the
annual Easter Seal Campaign,
sponsored in this state by the
Delaware Society of Crippled
Children and Adults. Mrs. George
Scout, who is directing the drive
locally, says, Each and every
one of us faces the possibility
of living with a crippling con-
dition. Gripping is one of our
major health problems today. 1t
is my philosophy that if soci-
ETY. through medical science
makes it possible for people to
live, then society has incurred
a debt to give these persons a
method of continuing to live"
While the most important OBJ
jective of the campaign is rails
ing funds for treating the phys
ically handicapped the appeal
finances care and treatment, ed
ucation and research programs
that aid all crippled persons re-
gardless of race, creed, or con-
dition. Use the seals, and wear
a Lily to show your support OF
this national effort that marks
forty years of service to the
handicapped which had its be-
ginning in Ohio when a street
car accident killed and crippled
a group of teenagers. Join the
Lily Parade.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Kenton Gun Club
To Start Trophy
Shoot Saturday

The second in a series of
spring shoots scheduled by the
Kenton Gun Club was held
Sunday at the trap site located
one mile east of Kenton on
Route 300. Winners of the eight
event card were R. Walls, j.
Cahall, ]. R. Foxwell, Karl Geb-
hart, w. Cahall, ]. Farrell and
B. Palfrey. Trap and skeet prac-
tice shoots will be offered this
Saturday afternoon, March 25,
beginning at p. m. Competi-
tion for trophy will begin this
Saturday and continue on the
next four practice dates. The
next prize trap shoot will be
held April |, at | p. m. A new
Winchester automatic angling
trap has been placed in opera
tion and is being used in the
prize shoot competition. Char
les Austin serves as field cap
tain and Lex FAIRIES as official
scorer. Complete winners list
ing of Saturdays meet was lst
Event: r. Walls, ]. r. Foxwell,
N. Hadaway; End Event: j. Ca
hall, F. Ector, K. Gebhart; Bird
Event: j. R. Foxwell, L. Pleas
anton, F. Ector; 4th Event: K.
Gebhart. B. Palfrey, N. Hada-
way; 5th Event: X. Gebhart, ].
Richards, J.W.Faries; 9th Event:
w. Cahall, ]. Farrell, B. Sollo-
way; 7th Event: ]. Farrell, B.
Harris, ]. Dunning; 9Th Event:
B. Palfrey.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
.Delawareans Wish
Miss Clara Frear
Success In Cherry
Blossom Finals

When the Nations Capital
traditionally marks the bios
soming of its Cherry Trees with
its Cherry Blossom Festival,
April 3 through April 8, the
State of Delaware will be of
ficially represented by one of
its fair daughters, Miss Clara
Louise Frear of Dover. Select
ed as Delaware's 1861 Cherry
Blossom Princesses by the Del
aware State Society of Wash
ington, D. c., the l8-year old
daughter of former u. S. SEN
ator and Mrs. ]. Allen Frear,
Jr., of Dover and Washington,
D. c., will participate in all
of the events comprising the
six-day festival, including the
Parade of Princesses, the tradi-
tional Pageant and the crown
ing ceremony. Delawareans ma
turally hope that Clara Louise
or Clara Lu," as she is more
generally known to her many
friends-will be the center fig
ure" when the last-named event
occurs. The 1861 Delaware
Cherry Blossom Princess is no
stranger. to. Washington, where
her father represented Delaware
in the u. S. Senate for twelve
years. Incidentally, Mr.. Frear's
successor, Senator ]. Caleb
Boggs, initially recommended
Miss Frear for selection as Del
aware's 1861 Cherry Blossom
Princess. The blue eyed, blond
haired Delaware Princess is a
1860 graduate of Dover High
School and is presently in her
freshman year at Florida State
University at 1allanaSSee, FLOR
ida. While in high school, Miss
Frear was active in dramatics
and was also a member of the
school Glee Club. She is past
honored Queen of Jobs Daugh-
ters, Bethel No. 7 of Dover, and
has long been active in the
Youth Fellowship of the Peo-
pies Congregational Churc C h
Much interested in travel she
has accompanied her parents or
several trips abroad and or
such occasions has added tc
her extensive collection of for
eign dolls. Her father, who, II
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Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
PTA Nominating
Committee Names
Louis Hazard AS
6l-62 President

The program at the meeting
of the Smyrna Special District
School Parent Teacher Associa-
ton included a talk by DR..
Richard Dershimer, the dedica-
ton of a bulletin board and
plaque in memory of the late
William T. Gathright, president,
also a report of the nominating
committee. Norman G. Wilder
read the dedication honoring
MIR. Gathright for his exemplary
leadership, and presented it to
Mrs. Margaret M. O'Neill, pres
ident of the Board of Educa-
ton. The following slate of Of
ficers for next year was pre-
sented: Sergt. Louis Hazard,
president; William Rundell, first
vice president; John Graham,
second vice president; Mrs.
Lena Hutchinson, secretary; the
Rev. ]. Howard Link, treasurer.
The election will take place in
April. DR.. Dershimer, speaking
on the Mort Report, said that
it explains how money for edu-
cation is raised and what it
buys. 1t presents a new meth
cd to equalize funds so that all
schools throughout the state
can offer their children equal
advantages. This money would
be in addition to the present
state appropriation. 1t recon-
mends that these funds should
be used to increase teacher sal
aries, hire additional teachers,
buy additional supplies and
books. The money allotted
would give forty dollars more
per pupil. DR.. Mort feels that
this is needed to bring Smyrna
back to the purchasing power it
had in 1851. Rising costs make
this necessary, he stated. Pre-
siding was Brinton Reynolds,
acting president. The school
lunch committee will present a
fashion show on Friday. April
%, in the high school. Chill
dren's clothing from Bird-Speak.
man, Inc, Wilmington, and
Marjorie w. Speakman, Inc,
Greenville, will be modelled by
local girls and boys. Admission
will be fifty cents for children
and one dollar for adults. The
state PTA convention will be
held April l4-l5 at the P. S
Dupont High School, Whining
ton.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Registration for
Babe Ruth League
Set for April 8

April s has been set for reg
istration for new players in the
Smyrna-C La yton Babe Ruth
League. All players who par
ticipated in the Little League
program last year will be re-
quired to register on this day
from l until 8 p. m. at VFW
Post 1901, Clayton. The league
season will commence Satur-
day, June 8, with a double
header attraction on the Babe
Ruth Field at Clayton School.
Games will be played four
nights a week. All rained-out
contests will be rescheduled
Friday evenings. Rules additions
permit makeup games to be
played Saturday a ftern o o MS
when more than one is neces-
STATED in any one week. Staff
positions for the approaching
season now are nearly filled,
Walter Downes, secretary, re-
veals. Frank Harvath, manager
of the Smyrna entry in the
Kent Mar-Del League last year,
will pilot the Clements Supply
team. Arthur Dickerson will
guide the Farmers Bank nine,
and Bob Larrimore will handle
the Rothwell's, Inc, squad. The
VFW franchise has not yet
named a mentor for the '6l
campaign. Applicants are now
being screened, and appoint
ment of a coach is expected ir
the next few days. Umpire'
still loom as the leagues No
l headache, Downes points out
Anton Media will serve as UNI
pire-in-chief, with Elwood Star
, key, James Schelts and Downe
/. as aides. Several additiona
| men-in-blue are still needed. In
/ terested persons are requeste
, to attend the next open meet
ing of the league slated Sunday
March 26, in the VFW Post a
7:30 p. m. Ernest Smith, Jr
| and Mrs. Frank Harvath Wi
: work as official scorekeepers
$ Smith Robert Riddagh an
Daniel Boone have been mad
: player agents and will assis
$ with personnel selection
, Downes has been appointe,
E purchasing agent and will sc
: cure all league equipment an
v uniforms. Practice sessions fo
, all teams will commence o.
: Monday, Wednesday, Thursda,
. and Friday evenings, and Sat
: urday afternoons at the Smyrn
: High School field at a date t.
| be released in the near future.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Students Attend
E 81 Production

Eighteen members of the
Drama Club of the John Bassett
Moore High School attended the
production of "The Boy Friend"
by the Esq Players at the Uni
versity of Delaware. They were
accompanied by Mrs. Kathleen
Pollitt, member of the faculty
at the school, and the follow
ing mothers: Mrs. Lawrence c.
Ellery, Mrs. Florence Cook, and
Mrs. 6. Edward Wootten.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Century Club
To Be Addressed

George w. Wright, executive
director, Delaware School
Boards Association, will speak
on school legislation at the
meeting of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club, Smyrna, on Thurs
day, March %. The program
has been arranged by Mrs. Mar
garet M. O'Neill, president of
the Board of Education of the
Smyrna Special School District.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Peas, Tomatoes
Acreage Tipped

Delaware growers of peas and
tomatoes are planning bigger
crops this year. Intentions of
Delaware farmers, says the U.
S. Department of Agriculture
marketing service, are to raise
$500 acres of peas, 600 acres
more than last year, and 1000
acres of tomatoes, 200 more
than a year ago. Asparagus
growers, on the other hand, are
standing pat, with the $500
acres planned for 1861, the
same m cunt as grown last
year.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Annual School Easter Vacation

The public is reminded that
the Smyrna schools will hold
their annual school Easter va
cation. this year beginning the
close of school at 3:l5 p. m,
on Friday, March "a. School
will resume on Monday, April
3, at 8:25 a. m.
Smyrna times., 1961-03-23
Little League Aux. To Meet

sAS AS"6uS huAs ~ NACCt
The newly formed Ladies
Auxiliary of the Smyrna-Clay
ton Little League will meet
Thursday, March 80, in the
Clayton Fire House at 7:30 p.
m. Mothers of little league play
ers and those of boys that plan
to try-out this year are request
ed to attend.
Evening star., 1961-01-04

icoNTlNUEo)

: SURN.-Leaving town; selling en-
tire contents of 2-bedrm. home.
incl. Tv. at sacrifice. OF. 4-9047.
GAS FURNACE. Lenox. $4,000 BTU,
and Lenox thermostat: used 6
months: 500 or best offer. DU.
5-1173. after 7:30 pm.
GAS RANGES, used, $40 up. Easy
7th st. NV, MA. S-S952.
GUITARS, from s995; electric
MUSIC, s4a9 Ga. ave, Silver
sprins. JU. $500.
HEATERS, RANGES-New, used
teas. oil, wood, coaD, ACME
sTooyyI co" lo1l eth NV. Ma.
HI-FI. Mcintosh. c-s preamp- -audio
compensator, 20W-2 power ampli-
fer: SIS. EN-. @-2963.
HI-FI, speaker (AR-n, mahogany;
perfect cond.: bargain price call
between Z and Q pm. Wo. 6-6330.
JEWELRY STORE FIXTURES in
cluding safe. air conditioner, add
inc machine. GEO. W. spIER,
SOC 14th st. NV. MA. s-O419.
MOVING Furnishings, reduce
mach. cameras, violin. etc; sac.
House for rent. SP. 3-5441.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - pre-
Inventory clearance OF famous
make band and orchestra instru-
ments at tremendous reductions.
KITS (Washington's largest
music storel, 1880 G st. NV, RE.
T-62l2. Alexandria branch open
ewes. III 9pm,, 26.l Mt. Vernon
ave. KI. S-S6SH
Evening star., 1961-01-04

A SELECTION Of slightly
used quality ONCE furniture
is available at o substantial
discount FE. S-0S63, for
appointment.
Evening star., 1961-01-04
TOOLS

Bledges, 50: rakes. 81: hoes, 81 s5:
5.gal. cans, 81 so: dropcloths
$3.50; saws, 81 45: hammers, SOC
blocks. falls. ropes. chains. chisels
planes, motors: bunk beds, SO
axes, S2.15; paint, sl.5a: hand
saws, 81 45;. 10n-ft. tapes. 81 rs:
$3.50: 6xs tarpS. $3.50: 10xla
, tarps. $1,000; wedges. SOC: dror
lights Sl.35. saw blades. Sl.25;
used tarps, &c TT: steel shelving
cable. air compressors, welders
pumps: picks, 81
. J. H. GICHNER
1913 M ct. NV. FE. 3-634E
Evening star., 1961-01-04
CATTLE AND LIVESTOCK
COAL, WOOD, FUEL OIL

FIREPLACE WOOD, all oak. sea-
soned S2s cord. Delivered. SIS
"a cord. LO. $4,000.
KINDLING 5 bu.,. 81: 10 bu.. 81. so:
IS bu..- $40: delivered. Slab wood.
HE. 4-24S4.
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complete kit. and bath: must see
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Evening star., 1961-01-04
OFFICE FURNITURE

Ophol steel typiSt chairs SO;
Steel shelving (5 shelves 1@x36"75l
Sl09s
General fireproofins steel executive
and secretarial desks S3G
4-drawer steel. Grade A legal full.
suspension files S39. 80
1:-drawer Remington Ranu oxt
visuai files: a real buy at $50. sc
II YOU want 70 stretch your buyins
dollar see us on, new or used Of.
flee furniture before you buy.
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Evening star., 1961-01-04
N. FRANK 81 SONS
G14 3rd st. NV. DI. 7-72s
OIL PAINTINGS

Originals: European artists: many
retail. $500 to $50. Ho. "-S7.6
ORGANS-Dial RE. 1922, for
organ or piano. toward a new
Electronic organ with full per-
eussion. KITS tWashington'S s
largest Music storel 1880 g
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Soup Mixes! New Chicken Rice Soup
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in any state territory, municipality where prohibited taxed
or otherwise restricted Limit 5oe refund per family Offer
expires June IS, 1861.
Evening star., 1961-12-20

orally announced his support
of Mr.. Albert for the leadership
job expected to be made vacant
by elevation of Representative
Mccormack Of Massachusetts
to the speakership.
Mr.. Smith is chairman Of the
Rules Committee and is a lead
er of the Southern conservative
group in the House.
Mr.. Boiling, a member of the
committee, is a liberal who was
active in last January's fight
that enlarged the committee
with the intention of weaken
ing the conservatives hold on
legislation.
While not surprised at Nj
Smiths refusal to indorse Mr.
Boiling. the Missourian's cam
paign lieutenants said they be-
lieved Mr.. Smiths position n
would strengthen Mr.. Boiling
with some Northern State dele
cations composed largely OF
liberals.