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Smyrna times., 1962-05-31
Break Ground For New
Educational Building

Ground was broken last Sun
day morning with appropriate
services at Asbury Methodist
Church. 1t was a day rich in
the heritage of the past, re-
membering those who through
the years had given of them :
selves and those who are work
ing in preparation for the new
educational building which is
being erected.
Among the participants in the
ceremony was Miss Bertha
Smithers, the longest living
member of Asbury Church.
"Miss Bertha" as she is af
fectionately known, joined AS
bury Church in the year 1884.
Through the years she has been
a faithful and devoted member
of the congregation.
Many of the events of yes
terdays we're recalled by Miss
Bertha.
The Rev. DR.. Roy Lawson
Tawes preached the memorial
sermon and turned the first
shovel of earth for the new
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31
Local Bank To Celebrate
l5Oth Anniversary June 4

by only three other American
Presidents, was the Chief Exec :
utive of a nation only 80 years
old. Since the founding of the
bank, the United States has
passed through six major wars;
The War of 1872, the Mexican,
the Civil, the Spanish-Ameri-
can, and World Wars | and II,
plus the so-called ''Police Ac-
tion" in Korea.
The Commercial B ank of Del
aware began business in a pri-
vate home leased from DR..
James C. Fisher for ten years,
at a rental of $250.00 year.
What is believed to be the
original building still stands
on Commerce Street, in Smyr-
ma, adjacent to the towns prin-
cipal hotel.
Initial operations we're so
successful that "a branch office
of the bank was soon opened in
Milford; however, in January
1922 the directors of the Com :
mercial Bank of Delaware ap-
piled to the General Assembly
for a law to enable the stock
holders to close out the banks
concerns" Eighteen months
later the bank was out of busi-
ness, although l6 years we're
to pass before its concerns"
we're finally disposed of.
In the meantime, on Feb
ruary S, 1921, The Bank of
Smyrna was incorporated and on
February 7. 1922. went into
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31
District Has
Funds For
Additional
ssrOOn s

Building Commission men,
bers and members of the Smyr-
ma Board of Education an
nounced this week that 1t ap-
pears that the District will be
able to build 4more classrooms
on the North Smyrna Elemen-
tary School now under construc-
tion than originally anticipated.
Funds for this school were
given to the District on the basis
of a State formula which con-
templated the erection of IL
classrooms. Very favorable
bids were received on the con-
struction and enough money re-
mains in the existing fund to
erect an estimated 4 additional
elementary classrooms. The
State Board of Education has
amended the Certificate of Ne
cessity to read 10 classrooms.
However, residents of the Dis
trict must vote to approve this
amended Certificate before
construction of the four addit-
ional classrooms can be begun.
Since all funds are available
for these classrooms, no ad-
ditional taxes of any kind will
need to be levied. District of
ficials noted that serious over
crowding is taking place in all
schools of the District and that
the additional elementary
classrooms now under con-
struction will relieve the over
crowding at the elementary lev
ell by September of 1868.
The North Smyrna Elemen-
tary School is being built on
North Main Street north of Glen
wood Avenue by Atlantic Cen
eral Contractors.
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31
Rotary Club
Endorses
of
Shell Oil

The Smyrna Rotary Club will
welcome a Shell Oil Company
refinery in Blackbird Hundred,
William E. Matthews, secretary
of the local club, said here
this week. According toMat-
thews, the officers and mem
bers of the Rotary Club
of Smyrna are aware of the
great amount of unemployment
in this and surrounding COM
munities and see presented an
opportunity to have marshes
and wasteland turned into a site
that would benefite this entire
state. Matthews said that mem
bers have been disturbed over
reports that interests outside
Delaware were discouraging
certain industries from locating
here and wanted to be sure that
their position was understood.
At a special meeting of the
board of directors last Thurs
day night. a resolution was
drawn and adopted and a copy
forwarded to Monroe E. Spaight,
president of Shell Oil Company
in New York City.
The resolution reads as fol-
lows:
WHEREAS, the officers and
members of the Rotary Club
of Smyrna, Delaware, are cog
infant of the economic impact
of new industry in this area; and
WHEREAS, we being aware
of the great amount of unem :
ployment in this and surround
ing communities; and
WHEREAS, we see presented
an opportunity to have marshes
and wasteland turned into site
that would benefit this entire
State; and
WHEREAS, we, as natives,
know there is little or no Wild
life in the proposed refinery
location; and
WHEREAS, strong elements
from outside of this State have
attempted to discourage indus
try from coming to the State
of Delaware; now
THEREFORE, BE 1T RE-
SOLVED that the Rotary Club
of Smyrna go on record as ap-
proving and endorsing the build
ing of the Shell Oil Company
refinery in Blackbird Hundred
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31
Eden Jones To Assume Duties
AS Chief of Police Tom borrow

ters and State Road Troop. He
has served on the staff of the
Public Service Commission, as
Director of Field Services for
the past five years, eighteen
months of which he was acting
executive secretary.
Jones is a member of Union
lodge III, A. F. & A. M; Del
aware Consistory; The Shield
and Square Club of Delaware;
Delaware Association of Chiefs
of Police; Association of Re-
tired Delaware State Police;
and Harvard Associated in Po-
lice Science.
He and his wife expect to be-
come communicants of St. Pet
er's Episcopal Church, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31
Ruth League
To Open '62
Season Sat.

The Smyrna Clayton Babe
Ruth League will usher in the
1862 season at gala opening day
ceremonies at the Clayton dia-
mond this Saturday. Smyrna
Schools Junior Band will kick
off the activities at noon with
formal ceremonies getting un-
derway at 1890. Robert Rid
agh. Mayor of Smyrna, will
NC the event and John Roth,
Mayor of Clayton, will toss
out the first ball.
The playing area has been
greatly improved this spring
with the addition of dugouts
Continued on Page Tenl
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31
Hire Two Teachers;
Vacancies Still Remain

Smyrna School Officials an
nounced this week that it had
hired two new teachers for the
coming year, but that consider :
able vacancies still remain. A =
mong these vacancies are two in
first grade created by increased
enrolment. 1t is anticipated
that there will be between $50
and 100 first graders in the
Smyrna Elementary School in
the fall of 1862 making it de-
sirable to have at least six
teachers for this grade. There
are four teachers presently EN- :
ployed. Increased enrolment
will be felt also in grades S
to E.
In addition, teachers of short
hand and typing, business math-
ematics, social studies and
English, French, home econo-
mics, and mechanical drawing
are needed due to increased
enrolment in the secondary
schools.
The District is considering
the purchase of trailers SINH
lar to those in use in the
Caesar Rodney School District
to relieve overcrowding of the
Smyrna Elementary facilities
that seems eminent in the com :
ing year. These facilities pre-
sently have % classrooms but
"a sections are now in opera :
tion and three additional sec :
tions appear certain by fall.
The construction of facilities
on North Main Street Extended
beyond Glenwood Avenue will
relieve this situation by Sep
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31

Eden F. Jones, of Whining :
ton will assume his duties as
chief of police for Smyrna on
Friday, Junel, succeeding Chief
John w. Jacobs, Jr. who re-
quested retirement. Smyrna
Town Council voted unanimous
ly for Jones at the regular meet
ing of Wednesday, May 2.
A former resident of Smyrna
he is graduate of Wilmington
High School, and is presently
enrolled in University of Del
aware courses, studying toward
a degree in Business Admin
istration.
He was attached to the Do
yer Troop for twelve years,
prior to transfer to Headquar-
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31

On June 4, the Smyrna Of
flee of Bank of Delaware will
celebrate the l50th anniversary
of its founding.
The office was formerly the
National Bank of Smyrna. Be-
fore that it was the Bank of
Smyrna. And before that it was
The Commercial Bank of Della :
ware--founded June A, 1872, two
weeks before the second war
with Britain was declared and
more than two years before
Francis Scott Key, watching the
bombardment of Fort McHenry,
penned the immortal words of
THE Star -Spangled Banner. !"
Most of this country at that
time was a primitive wilder :
ness. None of the luxuries and
few of the necessities which we
now enjoy existed in l8l2--such
things as the automobile, the
electric light, the telephone,
telegraph, radio, television,
we're undreamed of. Indeed, it
was not until 1881, nineteen
years after the Commercial
Bank of Delaware was founded,
that the first trip by train
drawn by a steam locomotive
took place.
If times seem remote, they
become even more so when it
is recalled that there we're only
seventeen states in the Union
when the Commercial Bank of
Delaware was organized, and
that James Madison, preceded
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31

operation with a capital stock
of $4,000 This was just one
month after the Commercial
Bank of Delaware indicated its
intention to close. President
of The Bank of Smyrna (and
incidentally a director of the
Commercial Bank of Delaware)
was the Honorable Isaac Davis.
Within a few months, the
Commercial Bank of Delaware
disposed of its paper" and
certain belongings and vacated
the converted house of DR.. F ish-
er. However, the banks affairs
had not been fully settled, and
the directors we're obliged to
find a suitable meeting place
to continue their sessions. This
problem was solved when The
Bank of Smyrna extended the
use OF its board room.
BY 1927, The Bank of Smyrna
had opened branch office in
Milford, and in 1882 the Com
mercial Bank of Delaware
closed its office in that town.
During the next four years, the
Commercial Bank of Delaware
or what was left of it--was
absorbed by The Bank ofSmyr-
ma. One of its last acts of in
dependent identity was to
declare a dividend of its assets
at the rate of SO cents per share
on 1869 shares of stock out
standing.
Isaac Davis resigned as pres
(Continued on paga Tanl
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31
Memorials
Dedicated

Memorials consisting of 6
brass offering plates we're ded-
icated to the glory and praise
of God at the Morning Worship
Service Sunday, May 27, at
Townsend Emmanuel Methodist
Church. These memorials we're
presented in loving memory of
Mrs. Daisy D. Artis and MIR.
and Mrs. Benjamin G. Locker
man and we're given by Mrs.
Margaret Cordray and Mr.. and
Mrs. B. Frank Collins of Will
mington, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31

to find a job in the export
business or in light industry
in South America.
His tendency toward an inter-
national outlook may be ex-
planned by the fact that he was
born in November, lo4l in In
donesian Archipelago was occu-
pied by the Japanese army. and
his mother, TWO elder brothers,
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31

the proceeds for the society.
Colorful road signs have been
made by John Graham, of Sails
bury, Md. and active member
of the society, who also drew
Smyrna times., 1962-05-31

the map and arranged the pro-
gram which has been mailed to
all members of the society in
many states. All interestedper-
sons are invited to join the So
cietY.
Evening star., 1962-03-28

Polaris subs which could lob
missiles into enemy territory
Rounding out the list of high
priority needs, Mr.. Mcnamara
said, are more fighter aircraft
for ground support and con-
struction of a super aircraft
carrier.
Mr.. Mcnamara repeated his
intention to stop the PolariS
nuclear sub program after Al
ships are completed. Six are
now in service with missiles
that can go 1900 miles. Later
models will have have $500
mile range missiles.
Appearing before the same
committee Admiral George w.
Anderson, Chief Of Naval Ope-
rations, testified that Russian
submarines now are equipped
Evening star., 1962-03-28

with missils limited to $50 miles
but before too long . they
will have weapons capable of
greatly exceeding" that figure.
Mr.. Mcnamara said he in
tends to shut down the nu-
clear sub program at Al be-
cause of cost. He said 81 billion
would build and operate six nu-
clear sub for five years while
the same 81 billion would buy
$50 solid-fuel Minuteman mis-
siles, installed and ready for
launching.
The testimony showed that
three of the five members of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff favored
building another supercarrier.
Gen. Lyman L. Lemnitzer
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
said "the attack carrier is as
Evening star., 1962-03-28
THE EVENING STAR
Wosb;,ntan n + Wadrasdov An,.L 20 Jok9

NV, where she notified Pvt.
Joseph c. Balassa of the third
precinct. Pvt. Ralassa, riding
in Mrs. Davis auto, stopped the
station wagon at Twenty sixth
and N streets NV.
Arlington police said the 81
year-old Arlington woman who
was driving the stolen car told
them it had been lent to her
by a l4-year-old relative.
Although the teen-ager was
not in custody on March 3, he
appeared in Arlington Juvenile
Court last Friday on a previous
charge of unauthorized use of
an automobile. Court officials
Evening star., 1962-03-28

important today as it was dur
ing World War H." Admiral
Anderson joined him. Gen.
Lemnitzer said Gen. David
Shoup, Marine Corps Comman-
dant; also agreed.
Mr.. Mcnamara said another
carrier can be placed no higher
than seventh on the priority
list. He maintains that the role
of the attack carrier in a gen.
eral war will decrease while re-
naming important for use in
a limited war.
Evening star., 1962-03-28
Woman Spots
Stolen Auto

An Arlington man whose sta
tion wagon was stolen on March
3 has it back today, thanks to
the sharp eyes of his daughter.
The stolen auto was spotted
yesterday on I street near
Pennsylvania avenue NV. by
Mrs. David H. Davis, 81, OF
Arlington, the daughter of
Herbert A. Kissling of 2304
North Monroe street, Arlington
Mrs. Davis trailed the car to
Twenty first and L streets
Evening star., 1962-03-28

greatest needs are to raise the
number of combat-ready Army
divisions from II to 16, equip
them, and increase the airlift
capacity to transport them to
trouble spots.
After that, he said, the most
Evening star., 1962-03-28

important task is to build nu-
clear attack submarines Ito
counter the Soviet submarine
threat" (These ships would
seek out and kill enemy sub
marines as opposed to the
Evening star., 1962-03-28
$1o Billion Business

CHICAGO. - Restaurants in
the United States expect to do
a 19-billion-dollar business in
1862, industry sources report.
Evening star., 1962-03-28
PoIoris A-Subs, |CBMs
GetMcNomoro Prioritv
BY the Associated Press

Secretary of Defense Mcnamara says buldup Poaris
nuclear submarines and ntercontnenta Min
year.
Mr. Mcnamara, in testimony released yesterday by the
House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee said the next
Evening star., 1962-03-28

said he has been committed
to the Virginia State Depart
ment of Welfare and Institu-
tions, and will be sent to an
industrial training school.
No charges have been placed
against the 2l-year-old woman
who was driving the car re-
covered yesterday. Police said
the case is still under investi-
cation.
Evening star., 1962-03-28
Aid Is $4.O7 per Head

KATMANDU, Nepal.-United
States aid to Nepal since 1852
totals $43.5 million - about
$4.70 for each Nepalese.
Evening star., 1962-03-28

Shelfmaker Starter Special sove
and see how many exciting woys Shelf
maker can help you solve wall and
divlder problems. You get z black
poles, z utility shelves, z book troughs.
If purchased separately, 1896 1923
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-30

Whss saswerime a4partissMsHas
GddresSe6 to Star bo1ea % NOT
tIelose original references, She
to1TGphs or other materials Of
personal Vdlne. Copies seYUe ths
purpose. Originals may get lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-30
EELP MEN
CREDIT ASSISTANT

This is q permanent posi-
ton with one Of Washing
tons leading furniture
stores. Must be expert
enced in retail credit work
Excellent salary, vacation
with pay, and many other
company benefits. Apply
Mr.. Whitmeyer, 1919 Ben
ming I'd. ne.
HUB FURNITURE co.
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MECHANICS

Experienced in heavy duty truck
repairs and maintenance to work
for old established firm in mod
ern. shop. Must have own hand
tools. Apply in person only. SILL
YER HILL SAND a. GRAVEL CO.,
$500 st. Barnabas I'd. Sc, Silver
Hill. Md.
MEN WANTED (20). ages 20-35,
mechanically inclined. Car. Hy-
attsville area. 500 wk. 776-76s6,
MEN - Sales and service. Large
company. Call for appointment.
RE. 6-2732 after z pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-30
CUSTODIAN

The City Of Rockville. Mary.
land, is seeking Q man TO
assist in maintenance of 4
buildings operated by its
recreation department. 2
years experience in custodial
work necessary. Salary to
start $3.50 with an in
crement after 6 months and
yearly thereafter to g maxi
mum Of $4,000. Generous
leave plan ana fringe bene-
tits. Please submit written
resume including personal
history, education, experiences
and names Of 3 references
70 Personnel Aide. City Of
Rockville, City Hall. Rock
vile. Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-30
Collection Man
CONSUMER CREDIT

Finance company handling
direct dealer paper needs
unit collection man GAGE 25-
35), in its home improve
ment and marine division.
Experience In this field not
necessarily essential. Related
background lie, bank, fin
ance company or loan co.
experience, win qualify ap-
plicant. For interview phone
Mr.. WILLIAMSON. 5S5-
1902.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-07-30
HELP MEN
AND CRAFTSMEN
CLERK

AIeXandrial va. Ilrm wants some
one who likes to work with fig
ures and can operate 10-key add
ing machine BY touch. Phone RE.
7-3667.
CLERKS, 1888, permanent posi-.
ton, experienced in credit investi-
eating work with knowledge OF
skip tracing. viii also train those
wanting to enter this field. Paid
vacations and holidays. 5iR-day
wk.. $50 70 8 Mon. through Fri
$50 to. 1890 on Sat. Good start
ing salary and substantial in.
crease as ability warrants. BOZ
lS2-A. Star
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Must have late model car, pre-
fer married man. S150 Wk. Apply
1922 14th st. NV. Mon. 10 an.
to pm,
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1962-01-18
BARDS and BUBBLES
By v. X. S.

These little barbs are not in
tended to cut -. Or these film
sy bubbles the eyes to smart :.
Neither are they to scrutiniZe
nor preach -. Or analyZe or
teach =. For | hold that my
readers, if not wiser -. Are as
wise as l. l WELD my pen not to
pry or try -. But simply and
only to tickle and amuse -.
And if they have caused you to
smile or creased your brow with
a frOwn -. Or made you snick-
er or sheer :. I'll feel not like
winning a crown But l
shall feel that my ink has not
been wasted at all.
As apple blossoms glorify the
landscape with their color
When they, their petals unfold
at the breath of Spring,
SO do women with their gla-
n1Our
Thrill our surroundings when
They unfurl their loneliness
The magic of the beautician
has wrought.
A beautiful woman is a mas
terpiece of art - the art of the
dreSSmaker and the hairdresSer.
A woman would rather have
glamour than anything else
except a husband that can give
her glamorous living.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1962-01-18

Americas first commercially
tested rapid-transit mOnOrail
will Whisk visitors to the 1862
Seattle Worlds Fair from the
downtown business area to the
fairgrounds a I.2-mile trip in
So seconds.
\:
Like your pie in the sky?
You'll get it at the 1862 Seat
tie Worlds Fair if you're a din
er in the 6OO-fOOt Space Needle
restaurant near the top of the
spire.
Masterpiece painting of the
world will be featured at the
1862 Seattle Worlds Fair.
Works of Rubens, GOya, Ell
Greco, Rembrandt, Monet, Pr
cassO and many other masters
will be featured.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1962-01-18
ROmuIo Urges Support For
MacapagaI Administration

WASHINGTON = Philippine Ambassador Carlos P Romulo
upon reporting duty Philippine Embassy Tuesday,
airy g. issued the following statement:
Il have Washington wind up my affairs and
fulfill certain commitments that had made before left for
Manila last September have also been requested by the
administration Philippines take up certain
terS with the United States Government.
Il proud report that had a clean and free
election last November We have again showed the world that
stable working democracy The Philippine eector
exercised the right of suffrage in peaceful and orderly
The people accepted the result of the election in
democratic spirit exemplary caIn1ness and dignity
defeated presidential candidate Congratulated the winner and
the Inauguration of President MacapagaI the other
OUTGOING President Garcia escorted his successor to the in
augural ceremonies thus maintaining tradition of political
maturity and sporsmanshp which has been followed since
our Republic established IS years ago.
1T will be recalled that upon my arrival in the Philippines
October s. 1861 announced my firm decision retire
from the foreign whatever may be the result of the
November election have served goVrnment 81 10
of them abroad and felt time for to return home
am happy that President MacapagaI has chosen my good
friend Emilio Abel1o, be the Philippine Ambassador
Washington. competent and able to
in this key diplomatic post could not have been
selected He has served various capacities
with integrity and ability and have doubt that he will
respect of Washington the
that he earned the gratitude and admiration of people
for his excellent record of service in the past give
the assurance that on my usted support
wholehearted cooperation.
81 went to the Philippines to exercise the right of citizen
in democracy fight for my party The people, through
the ballot box gave their verdict and voted for change 1t
duty respect and obey that decision Philippine par
tsan politics should be allowed transcend the waters
edge. At home Nacionaisas Liberals Abroad
can only be FiipinoS.
president Macapagal has always stood for close friendship
with the United States and has been steadfas his opposition
Communism The Secretary of Foreign Affairs Vice PreSi
dent Emmanuel Pelaez has rich and experience
in international affairs having made for himself in
the United Nations and in the AsianAca Conference in
Banding in 1855 and also close adviser the late
President Magsaysay We it to the country to rally be-
hind them
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1962-01-18
MI, Air Lines Announces
|TnansiOn Plans For 1862

will be increased to offer so per
cent more seating capacity in
1862 than was available in 1861.
Tokyo-Osaka flights will be in
creased from the present II to
Is departures daily.
Long-range plans of Japan
Air Lines include a new route
to Australia and complete
round-theworld network by
1864.