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Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Family of Nine
Made Homeless
AS Fire Sweeps
Rural Residence

A family, including seven
children C n and grandchildren,
were made homeless when fire
destroyed the house in which
they were living at noon on
Wednesday. Joseph Rullo and
his wife and the children had
lived in the house only a week.
1t is located on the Gumbush-
Taylor's Bridge Road, northeast
of Smyrna. The family was
taken in by Mrs. Harrison B.
Lomax until arrangements could
be made for their care. The
house was completely involved
in flames on arrival of the fire.
men who were at the scene un-
til 2:45 p. m. The children and
grandchildren are aged three to
fourteen years. The volunteer
firemen contacted the Smyrna
Parent Teacher Association who
had stored clothing given them
by residents for just such an
emergency. Mrs. Betty Bedwell,
clothing chairman for the PTA,
went into action to provide the
necessary emergency clothing.
The Delaware Chapter Red Cross
was contacted, and through the
Dover office of Red Cross, and
Clinton B. Robertson, of Clay
ton, disaster chairman for Area
a, the family will be helped
with emergency food, shelter,
and clothing. 1t was understood
that the family had lived in the
house only a week, but this has
not been confirmed at press
time. Thirty-five volunteers an
swered the alarm under the di'
rection of Chief Reynolds Brad
ley. Glenn Matthews remained
in the control room of the lire
house to take care of the emer
gency calls.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Motor Vehicle
Registrations
Hit New High

There were a total of 2ll,-
OTIS motor vehicle registrations
in operation in Delaware on
December lst, according to the
records of the auditing section
of the Motor Vehicle Depart
ment.
This is the largest number of
registrations in the history of
the Motor Vehicle Department
and represents an increase of
1000 over the number of reg
istrations in operation at the
same time last year.
In addition to the number of
registrations listed in opera
ton, there are also 2,495 exempt
registrations not included in
that total. These represent pub
lie owned vehicles, fire trucks,
ambulances and other emer-
gency trucks.
Of the registrations in oper-
alton, l25,340 were in New Cas-
tie County and Wilmington, an
increase of 2,945; Kent County
had 47,286, an increase of D.
270, and Sussex County had 49,
449, an increase of 1875.
Pleasure cars accounted for
1922 of the registrations, an
increase of 1925, while CON-
mercial vehicles had 67,289 reg
istrations, an increase of 3,066.
There were 400 registrations for
tractors, a decrease of IL, and
936 registrations for motor
cycles, an increase of 81. Farm
trucks accounted for 4,l54 reg
istrations, an increase of 62.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Rt. l3 Traffic
Showed Increase
During November

Increases in traffic were re-
corded during November at all
of the permanent traffic count
ing stations, maintained by the
State Highway Department, in
comparison with the same month
of last year, except along the
Concord Pike. The reduction
along the Concord Pike, U. S.
Route 202, at point north of
Tatteyville, was l.54 percent,
with the daily average of vehic-
les counted being l2,45l, a de-
crease of 1876, and November
22nd was the largest single day
with l5,843 vehicles being
counted. The increase along
Route l3, at point north OF
Smyrna, was 2.l7 percent, with
the daily average being ll,763
vehicles, an increase of ESQ, and
the largest single day was No
vember 25th with 1874 vehic-
les counted. The Kirkwood High
way, at a point east of Newark,
recorded an increase of 7.6 per-
cent, with the daily average of
vehicles counted being l5,767
an increase of 1904; while the
largest day was November 3rd
with 1899 vehicles counted.
Route 40, at point west OF
Bear, had an increase of 5.23
percent, with the daily average
being 24,842, an increase of l.
i235, and November 26th was
the largest day with 40,l37 We.
hicles counted. An increase OF
IN percent was recorded along
Route lib, at a point north OF
Milford, while the average daily
count was 5,094, an increase OF
Al, and the largest day was No
vember 3rd when 1852 vehicles
were counted. At point south
of Greenwood, along Route Is,
the increase was Lei percent,
with the daily average being s.
800, an increase of 81, and the
largest day was November 26th
when 1888 vehicles were count
ed at this point.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Democrat Club
To Elect Heads

The Third District Democrat
Club will meet tonight, January
A, at 8 p. M, in the Kenton
School, to elect officers for the
ensuing year. State Senator AL
len ]. Cook and Representative
Carl F. Prettyman will attend
to discuss the current political
matters. Refreshments will be
served. All members are urged
to attend.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
]. Frank COrdy
Recognized for
Leadership in
Extension Work

]. Frank Gorty, director of
the University of Delaware Sub
station, was recognized at the
annual dinner of the Delaware
chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi,
national honorary for Extension
workers, for his outstanding
contribution in Extension work.
A certificate of recognition CIV
en- by the Grand Council of Ep-
silon Sigma Phi was presented
to him by DR.. George M. Wor-
rilow, dean of the School of
Agriculture. Gordy was cited
for 20 years of service and lead
ership in agriculture. Gordy, a
native of Sussex County, is a
graduate of Laurel High School
and the University of Delaware.
He joined the University's Ex-
tension Service in l94l as as
SiStant county agent. He be-
came county agent in 1912 and
Extension poultry specialist in
1916. In addition to his poultry
duties, >he has served as direc-
tor of the University Substation
since 1857. In his capacity as
poultry specialist he was instru-
mental in organizing the East
ern Short Poultry Growers Ex-
change and the Delmarva Poul-
try Industry. He is a member
of the State Poultry Commis-
sion and is secretary of the
Delaware Poultry Improvement
Association. Gordy is a former
director of the National Poultry
and Egg Board and is presently
a member of that organization
Eastern Advisory Board.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Holiday Season
Shopping Here
Termed Terrific
By Most Stores

On the whole the verdict of
the majority of merchants was
that the holiday shopping sea-
son was very good. The opin-
ions ranged from 4" the best
ever" to terrific" as they look
ed back at the period just end
ed in Smyrna. The most enthus-
iastic remarks were made by
Mrs. June Sayers, at Sayers
Jewellers, who has been in busi-
ness here for eleven years. She
based her opinion on the vol
ume of business done, as well
as the remarks of customers,
who said that good parking,
more available shopping places,
growth of the town, and good
atmosphere drew them here.
The beauty of the huge muni-
cipal tree at the Post Office was
emphasized, and considered by
many the finest town tree ever.
Mrs. Sayers said that merchants
would welcom e suggestions
from the public as to how bet
ter serve them. One of the most
enthusiastic merchants was Mar
tin Golden, of Golden Pharmacy
who found the season "the best
and biggest" with shopping
starting early and lasting thro-
ughout. Customers remarked
that they found more choice
here than in other places. Mrs
Marie Melvin, manager at Silcos
answered with one word: ter
rife" saying that buying began
early and lasted through the
whole season. Richard c. Price
at Boulevard Electric said this
season was "ahead of last year,
and people shopped earlier. Al
Wootten's Clothing Store, Mr.
Wooten said that the volume oi
business was equal to last year
buying began early and spread
over a longer period. At Smyr
ma Hardware, Mrs. Charles Re
bar said they considered thu
season good; shopping begar
late in November and wa:
steady. Mrs.Kay Still said shC
was "well pleased" with es
pecially good candy sales. The
Style Shop, Western Auto AS
sociates, Handloff's, myrnt
Sporting Goods, Smyrna Gif
Shop, and the Ivy Shop al
found business good, with Mrs
Margaret Storey at the latter
saying Christmas Eve was "th'
best ever" All agreed that thu
availability of many parking
spaces made Smyrna an attrac
tive shopping center.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Spare Albino
Hunters Urged

The albino deer, first report
ed to the Game and Fish Com
mission last month, was sited
again recently by Gilbert Muz-
quiz, of near Chapeltown in
Kent County. Apparently it is
a doe as no antlers were read
lily visible. Several persons
have asked the Commission to
request hunters not to shoot
this deer. Albino are quite un-
common. This one should be
spared, at least until a legend
of the ghost deer of Chapel
town" is fully established. The
deer hunting season is January
IL and l3.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Public Observes
Town Snow Plan

During the snowstom on
Monday night the town crews
spread salt and sand on GER
tain streets and intersections,
and altho it was not necessary
to use the large snow removal
equipment the snow plan adop-
ted by Town Council on Decem-
ber 6, was observed by many
residents, who cooperated by
moving their parked cars from
the streets designated. Town
manager Rex. D. Gilmore said
that he was pleased with the
public response.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Local Groups Contribute to Gay
Holiday for Elderly at Nursing Home

Another Christmas season has
been happy for the nineteen
guests at the Scott Nursing
Home, with special gifts, and
caroling, highlighted by COM
plete turkey dinner with all the
trimmings served on Christmas
Day. The Brownie Troop once
again sang carols at the home
and made gifts for each guest
there. The Silver Eagles pre-
sented each guest poinsettia
plant, and with other plants
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Dog Licenses
Now on Sale

Dog licenses for 1862 are
now on sale. Buy one from your
nearest license agent. All dogs
north of the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal must be inocu-
lated against rabies before
new license can be issued. A
certificate from a veterinarian
serves as proof of inoculation.
South of the canal inoculations
are recommended but not COM
pulsory. A license costs $l.00
except in the City of Whining
ton where the fee is $3.50.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Flowers Placed
AT St. Peters

The flowers on the altar and
in the chancel of st. Peters
Episcopal Church during the
Christmas and Epiphany season
were given to the Greater Glory
of Almighty God in memory of
the following: Frederick Marx
Barton, priest, Frank and LYDIA
Armstrong, Joseph and Margar-
ct Miller, by MIR. and Mrs. c,
H. Miller; Mabel Banta and ].
Waller Williams, by MIR. and
Mrs. Chester Banta and son;
Harley R. Bodley, by Mrs. Har-
ley R. Bodley and son; James
H. Carson, Sr., by Mrs. James
H. Carson, Sr., Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. Carson, Jr.; James
Christensen, by Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Elton; Harry and Ida
Cole, William A. Ritter, by Mr..
and Mrs. Franklin D. Cole;
Ernest P. Collins, by Mrs. Ern-
est P. Collins; Paul Comegys
and Albert Rittenhouse, by DR..
and Mrs. Richard w. Comegys,
and Mrs. ]. Albert Rittenhouse;
Elizabeth Darrah, by Mr.. A. c.
Darrah and family; Walter c.
Deakyne, by Mrs. Walter c.
Deakyne and sons; Charles
Michael Duff, George and May
Fearon, by MIR. and Mrs. John
Fearon; William T. Gathright,
by Mrs. William T. Gathright;
Eugene Goldsborough, by Mrs.
Eugene w. Goldsborough; Char
les and Lola Harmonson, Mar
garet B. Massey, Helen B. Har-
monson, by MIR. C. L. Harmon
son and Mrs. 6. B. Morris, Jr.;
Levick and Fannie Hirons, by
Mrs. Olive Stats; Frederick K.
Lamb, Jr., by MIR. and Mrs.
Frederick X. Lamb, Sr., and
daughter; Clara R. Leinberger,
by Miss Kate Smithers; Mildred
Hudson Price, by Mrs. Homer
Hudson, Mrs. D. E. Jones, Mrs.
Albert M. Penn, Mrs. Pauline
Harris; Spencer S. Quick, En-
Continued on Page EiRhtS
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
l77th Convention
OF Episcopal
Diocese Jan. q

The l77th General Conven-
ton of the Episcopal Diocese
of Delaware will be held in
Seaford on January % and "a.
Announcement of the conven-
tion was made this week by the
Rev. James G. Birney, rector of
ST. Luke's, and William E. Dav-
les, convention chairman. The
convention schedule as present
ly arranged starts on Tuesday,
Jan. %, as follows: 100000
pm, registration, parish hall;
5:l5-7:00 pm, social hour at
the Seaford Country Club; 7:30
p.m., banquet, Seaford Munich
pal building. MIR. Davies reports
that tickets for the social hour
as we'll as for the banquet must
be obtained ahead of time and
will not be available at the con-
vention. He also said that the
advance reservations were COM
ing in every day and wishes to
urge people to reserve early if
they plan to attend. Bishop
Mosley will be the keynote
speaker at the banquet. The
Wednesday events are: 8 am,
holy communion, Seaford muni-
cipal building; IL am, meeting
of the second session of the
convention, parish hall; also at
IL, meeting of the Women of
the Church at the municipal
building; lis pm, joint lunch
con (men and women), munich
pal building; 2:30 pm, unfinish-
ed business, parish hall; ther
adjournment. The convention
committee includes: William E
Davies, chairman; John c. Reed
vice chairman; Oliver M. Ep
person, treasurer; Mrs. Stanley
M. Carter, secretary; Mrs. AL
bert H. Hunker, vice secretary
William E. Lloyd, accommoda
ton; Richard Gundry, meeting
rooms; F. William Rugg, music
and accessories; Mrs. Charles E
Moore, registration; Mrs. Josepl
S. c. Mach, publicity; Mrs
James M. Myers, Jr. and Mrs
Harry c. Botdorf, women's com
mittee; Marshall R. Nesbitt ant
Richard H. Chaffinch, traffic
Mrs. w. F. Spotswood, Jr. anC
Mrs. John c. Reed, hospitality
Mrs. S. Layton Ayers and Mrs
Joseph P. Harton, worship ar
rangement; and Mrs. Harry K
Miller, decoration. The people
of Seaford as we'll as the mem
bers of St. Luke's Church arr
pleased to welcome all dele
gates, alternates, clergy, an(
women's officers and delegates
to this l77th general conven
tContiHued on Page Eight
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04

given them by their relatives
and friends, each room was
made gay with flowers. The
brass quintet played outside the
home on Christmas Eve to add
further cheer to the holiday.
Mrs. David M. Mills, owner and
proprietor, has expressed her
thanks for all who helped make
the holidays gay for the elderly
guests at the home, and espec-
tally to members of her staff
for their help.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Firemen Answer
8lst Alarm of '6l

The eighty-f1rst alarm of the
year 1861 was answered by
thirty volunteer firemen of the
Citizens Hose Company on Sun
day at l:30 pm. They were
called to the home of Mrs.
Wanda ]. Fisher, located on the
east side of the Woodlan n d
Beach-Leipsic Road where a
chimney fire resulted in no loss.
The men were on duty three
quarters of an hour.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Local Legion
Host Retarded

The David c. Harrison Post
No. IA, American Legion and
Auxiliary held a Christmas
party in Clayton for eleven re-
tarded children. Ben Weaver
impersonated Santa Claus and
gifts were distributed. The
Smyrna-Clayton Jaycees coop
Grated by providing Christmas
toy-filled stockings also through
Brooks Banta, president.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Seek Home for Student

The local chapter of the Am
erican Field Service is interest
ed in contracting families who
would consider having an ex-
change student to live in their
homes for the next school year,
September 1862, until June 1868.
Anyone who is interested is urg-
ed to call Charles Gee or Mrs.
Charles Williams before Janu-
ary s, for more information.
Smyrna times., 1962-01-04
Red Cross Goal Set

A goal of $3l5,042 has been
set for the 1862 Red Cross fund
drive in Delaware opening on
March l. This would provide
for $l7l,772 or 54.52% to re-
main in Delaware to defray loc-
al program costs. The quota is
$4,957 higher than last years
target.
Evening star., 1962-08-12
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Sinner, His own Boys
Raise Nugent's Hopes
BY FRANCIS STANN

known, Brown hasn't signed a bonus con-
tract. But If he should it's good-by to COL
lege sports. Invitations already have
been mailed announcing his farewell to
bachelorhood.
Most pro football teams will take him
as defensive back right now" Nugent
contends, But plan to use him not only
on defense but on offense, about the way
we played Gary Collins"
COLLINS WAS MARYLAND'S only
valid All-America during Nugent's three
year regime. The superb pass-catcher and
punter now belongs to the pro Browns. The
Terrapjn coach thinks that Brown can fill
the pass-catching void O.. sometimes as
the TANKER back, sometimes as the split
end but Gary'S punting foot may be
missed.
Shoals can punt" Nugent conceded,
"but I hate to use first-string lineman in
a punt formation backfield. Roger is Ga
and weighs between 245 and 26O. When
he's back we're committed to a kick.
don't like to be committed I like to try
the unexpected in some kicking situations
pass, perhaps or run"
Nugent has other problems, but most
of them are pleasant. For example, Tom
is automatically trying to persuade John
Golden Toe) Hannigan that he is too
valuable for his place kicking to knock
heads in the line.
He wants to play regularly" Tom
sighed, land he's capable. But he's never
missed an extra point in his Maryland
career Hannigan is a senior and college
extra points are somewhat harder to kick
than in the pro game. Then he kicked five
field goals last year. How can you risk
boy who won three games-those with
Wake Forest, North Carolina State and
Clemson-by field goals?"
MARYLAND'S QUEST FOR NATIONAL
ranking Cheating Duke for the ACC title
will be at least as difficulty begins with
Southern Methodist here on September %.
Only SMU Miami and Penn State are nom
ACC games. The remaining seven involve
the conference championship, and Duke
and Clemson figure to be rough
But I think we've got a winner"
Nugent said optimistically. MY first year
at Maryland we were SIS. The next season
it was Ga. Last year we were 7-3 Natural
progression would indicate 30 this season.
I like to think we can do even better"
1t may be worthy of note that, mas
much as this is Nugent's fourth year at
College Park, every player in a Maryland
uniform is a protege Of the coach or one
of his assistants. This goes for Nugent'S
Stop, Go and Two-Way varsity teams, his
Scout team Gneligibles who simulate the
foes) and the freshmen.
Sometimes this makes difference.
Nugent, who plasterS the dressing quar-
tiers with poem titled, Loyalty" by Ebert
Hubbard, has hopes that its message will
be taken more to heart.
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Back Erich Barnes is out for
three more weeks with a dis
located elbow, while Defensive
Back Dick Lynch, Offensive
Back Jim Podoley, End Joe
Walton and Linebacker Bob
Simms are sidelined with a
variety of serious bruises.
In a 42-10 loss to San Fran
cisco over the week end Rookie
Guard Bookie Bolin suffered a
fractured leg and will be out
six weeks. while Rookie Line
hacker Bob Winter and Often
sive Tackle Greg Larsen were
sidelined with bruised shoul-
derS.
The Pittsburgh Steelers got
hit hard in their loss to Cleve-
land. Offensive Tackle Ray
Lemek will be out three weeks
with a fractured bone in his
right knee while All-America
Fullback Bob Ferguson of Ohio
State State is sidelined 10 days
with a pulled hamstring muscle.
Clarence Peaks. Philadelphia
Eagles fullback, injured his
shoulder against Chicago and
is out indefinitely while Dallas
Tackle Bill Herchman, with a
dislocated left elbow, and Line
hacker Mike Dowdle. with a
bruised kneecap, have been
Sidelined.
The Boston Patriots Of the
American League lost veteran
Fullback Billy Lott indefinitely.
Lott injured his left knee for
the second time since training
began against Houston last
Saturday night and will require
an operation. Defensive Back
Bob Soltis and Offensive End
Tom Stephens also came up
with injuries during the game.
The Oakland Raiders of the
AFL acquired Offensive End
Max Boydston from Dallas for
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Clears 5O-FOOt Screen
Mathews SideIined
With AiIinq Shoulder

MILWAUKEE,, Aug. 81 (AP) q.
Eddie Mathews, Milwaukee
third baSeman, who has been
nursing a right shoulder in
jury since May 6, was forced
out Of the lineup last night for
the Braves game with the
Giants.
Mathews received a cortisone
injection earlier in the day but
the arm frightened after his
arrival at the park. Mathews
has been attempting to shake
off the muscle pull by playing
regularly. He is hitting only
.258 but has had % homers
and rs runs batted in.
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elite. And there are those
who'll tell you Gene Freese's
single was a line smash too
hot to handle.
1t Just isn't so.
But there's no denying that
the events of the Reds 7-3,
10-inning victory over the Ma
tional League-leading Dodgers
last night would stimulate the
imagination of any Cincinnati
fan.
Clears 5O-FOOt Screen
First, there was Freese. Max
ing his first start since he frac-
tured his right ankle in a
spring training accident, the
hard hitting third baseman
raced home on a still weak
leg with a key run in the
seventh inning and drove in
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By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
The st. Louis Cardinals may
be on another injury binge.
Their No. l halfback, John
David Crow-considered by
many the top all-around back
in the National Football League
has been declared out of &C
ton for three weeks with an
ankle sprain.
The Cardinals. darkhorse
choice to take the Eastern divi-
sion title this year, remember
all too wildly how a broken
ankle suffered by Grow in a
preseason game a year ago
and an inordinate rash of other
injuries cost them a shot at
the 1861 title.
Grow, Offensive Guard Mike
MCGEE and Rookie Tackle Bill
Wilson all were injured in last
Saturday nights AHA whip
ping by Green Bay. MCGEE also
is out for three weeks and Will
son will be lost for six.
Giants Lose Three
The New York Giants are in
the same predicament, with
three more casualties added
to an already crowded hospital
brigade. Last year, the defend
ing Eastern Division champions
were mostly injury immune, a
factor that must favor any
contending club.
Rookie End Lou Kirouac is
out for at least eight weeks
with a fractured leg, Defensive