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Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22
OPINION IMPORTANT

Today's politicians recognize that the
wonlens vote may be a major factor in
deciding the outcome of an election. Ac-
cOrdlng to a recent article in Public
service Magazine" however, only a linn
tied number of the women who work in
offices fully realize the terrible impact
of federal, state and social security tax
es on their take : home pay. Unfortu-
nately, the story points out, the train
ing women receive in school is usually
connected with tipping, shorthand, and
tiers pertaining to government.
The women who were exposed to
economics, social and political studies
in high schools or in institutions of high
er learning are usually not concerned
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22
EDITORIAL COMMENT
ADULTS u UPPORT
NEW 7EENAGE CENTER

"A long needed "nangout Tor local
tSeIiaS~lo has u~cn eoIaDnoiieu Ill LcAlng-
ton. Inc Hornets Nest, DIS Tile yUu.l
center IS Calico, Was Officially opolcu
last week With all Open Ilouoc IOr par
ents OF the youngsters. A large group OF
local parents were on hana, out no, noar-
ly all OF them. tor the of
nOSe VINO were not present, a list OF
rules and regulations TOR the center is
printed elsewhere In this weeks Her id.
A host OF community leaders are Of
fering their time to help with the affairs
and activities of the Hornets Nest"
Naturally, the adult leadership is essential
if the recreational facility is to serve its
purpose. Even SO, the youths themselves
are setting up their own rules and regu-
lations. And, they are strict indeed : pro-
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22
Linda Leonard
Nomens Editor

baby more harsh han those adults
would recommend, however.
The important thing is that ever
though the young people are arranging
their own activities in a most competent
manner, the cooperation and assistance of
the adults of the community is much
needed. Some have already seen this
need and have volunteered their services.
Others, many others, however, will pro-
baby be called on in the weeks and
months to come.
For years, we are told, the older folks
around town have seen the need for a re-
creational center for the teenagers. Now,
that such exists, it will be up to these
same individuals to see that the activities
flourish. Everyone's cooperation will be
needed.
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

a back WoodSman and a
soldier, this gave him true
sympathy with democracy.
At the age of 80. he was
plainly the greatest soldier
in the Colony : the man to
whom all eyes turned. when
there was public danger.
George Washington rode
horseback along with Pat
rick Henry and Edmond
Pendleton to attend the
First Continental Congress
in Philadelphia, Pa. and
was considered the greatest
man among the deIegates.
He was ready to 2 We his
life for his country.
Had he lost heart at the
chickering's of the people at
large, had he grown weary
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22
County Chairman
Lists Information
On Savings Bonds

Mr.. w. D.. Wilson, chair
man of the County's Savings
Bonds Committee, gives some
enlightening Information on
Savings Bonds in light of the
recent interest increase. He
states the following infOrma-
ton was carried in the Feb
ruary 2, 1862 issue of the
American Banker:
PRO Savings Bond Factors"
In choosing not to increa-
Sc the yield-to-maturity of the
Savings Bond, the Treasury
evidenced a policy of not add
ing further to the higher and
higher interest and dividend
competition that has develop
ed.
"What it emphasizes in its
Savings Bonds sales appeal
is a threefold argument: Cd
Bank and S&L rates may ave-
rage out less than 1870 over
the next seven Years or so.
while the Savings Bond sales
appeal is c0ntractual; (2) The
Savings Bond has a tax adj
vantage in that interest &C.
crual is not taxable until the
bond is cashed, and it can be
rolled over until after the hol-
der retires, when his tax
thereon may be little or moth
ing because of lower income:
60 The Savings Bond is a u.
S. Treasury obligation, SO
there is no risk of loss of dol
lar value or cashability.'
He said these are facts that
everyone will consider.
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

that only teachers and
students are required to
sign such an oath IN order
to receive federal grants,
a sort of subtle inSinuatlon
that these are our "least
trusted citizens in the
fight against communism,
a suggestion that is hardly
sensible when one recalls
the thousands of truly pa
triotic teachers and stu
dents in our colleges today.
It would seem logical then
to end the discrimination"
against students and teach
ers now existing by requir-
ing the loyalty oath" not
to be abolished, as the libe-
rails would do, but by hav-
ing it extended to all per-
sons receiving grants in :
aid from the federal govern
ment.
There is no reason why
farmers receiving subsi-
dies, social security "bene-
ficiaries," the unemployed,
the thousands who receive
monthly welfare and relief
checks, and federal en-
ployees should not be re-
quired to sign the "loyalty
OATH as teachers and stu
dents have to sign it.
OUCH On OdCn might pro-
duce interesting results if
applied to such farmers"
as pro-Soviet Cyrus Eaton.
In any event, many of
those persons who cry so
loudly against the oath
would be placed in the posi-
ton of signing the oath or
relinquishing the federal
monies that too many con-
tinue to seek.
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22
IAZH6E

Tchula, Miss.
Feb. 13, 1862
Holmes County Herald
Lexington, Miss.
Gentlemen:
Please send the price lor
a l year subscription to your
paper, as / want to take it.
1t is the only paper we have
in Holmes County.
Yours truly,
Curtis M. Harris
Route /, Box 112
Tchula 1, Miss.
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

Now. there is no doubt
that newspapers, for in
stance, in the rural weekly
field. have been the victim
of unfortunate circumStan-
ces within recent years
which have created some
what of a financial hard
ship. On the one hand,
many national advertisers
such as the automotive
manufacturers have seen
fit to put more reliance on
the larger dailies, maya
zines, and others. At the
same time, operational ex-
penses have risen sharply.
Many items of expense, as
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

|0f correcting the blunders
Of incapable sub0rdinates,
had his nerve given way at
the sight of the suffering
at Valley Forge, had his
spirits wavered at frequent
defeats, in short, had he
been anything but the mob
lie patriot and great COM
mander that he was, the
cause of history might
have been changed, and the
U. S. might have died ID
its birth.
While he lived and fought
on with his ragged troops,
the Union was maintained
in spite of all State SQUAD
bles. 1t is idle to deny that
Washington was the soul of
the Revolution, and it is
equally idle to ask whether
or not he was a great gene
raj, but plain to See why
he was called 1.-THE Father
of His Country
We watch him at the
crossing of the Delaware.
and at Valley Forge. We
observe him turning a rag
ged body of suspicious men
into trained soldiers ready
to die for him. We See him
reduce Congress to his bid
ding. We watch him in his
tent, brooding over the trea-
son of Arnold and weighing
the claims of mercy and
justice in the case of An
Dire, and We know the gene
raj is supremely a great
man.
Washington was chosen
President OF the u. S. in
1889. His government was
marked by W~ell-tempered
prudence which distinguish
ell all his conduct. Having
been reelected president,
he held office until 1897,
when he retired to his home
in. Mount Vernon. Washing
ton had no children, but
was most happy in his do
nestle relations. When his
death occurred on December
ID, 1893, he was mourned
even by his enemies. He
deserved the recold: First
IN peace, first 10 var, and
first in the hearts of his
countrymen."
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

Generally, the liberal"
faction of the political ar
ena has viewed this oath as
a direct affront to political,
personal, and academic
freedom. while the "conser-
vative" group tends to re-
gard the signing Of the oath
as a. legitimate require
ment of any patriotic citi-
zen, i. e., if a person wants
to receive money from the
federal government, a rath-
er unfortunate but seem
ingly infectious malady in
today's society, he should
at least be willing to swear
he is not actively attempt
ing to overthrow that fede-
raj government by force.
The liberal opponent
of the oath usually answers
that students and teachers
are being Disseminated
against by having to sign
the oath, and this is a
point that might well be
taken.
In times of constantly
impending world crisis
WHEN a large portion of the
world seeks destruction of
the American government
and is willing to use every
means, external or internal
to accomplish its end, such
an oath of loyalty is not an
unWise precaution.
The liberal faction
would have us believe it is
and would abolish such a
requirement. The majority
OF conservatives" viewing
the oath in the light of
wordsworth crisis, see it as
a practical necessity.
Yet, there still remains
the legitimate argument
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

most unruly schoolboy. Cir
cumStanceS determined
that he should learn the
lessons of life from men,
rather than from books. As
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

Of actual schooling.
Washington had little. His
tory tells us he was able
to do accounts we'll. He
could tame the widest hor-
ses, and dominated the
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

A merchant told me last
week that he felt the local
newspaper should do every
thing possible to empha-
size the good things about
community it serves. | ag-
rec. And included in empha-
sizing the best is assisting
in the encouragement of
trading at home.
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22
SHARiN' THE SIDELIGHTS
Local Communications Media
Have Public Responsibility
By Jack Shearer

/ hate to sound like the fellow who thought he lad 1urgo,ten
more than anyone else would ever know, but just can't see
how Hometown communications media can benefit the local
public they serve by encouraging advertising from merchants
outside of the retail trade zone. Several instances of just that
have occurred in Holmes County within the past few weeks.
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22
THE OLD SOUTH
Washington Was Greatest Man
: In History Of Our County
BY Eve l.. BurweH
Washington's Birthday

Washington's Birthday
Today, Thursday February %, is the birthday of our first
of the U. S, the greatest of the worlds great men.
Born of English stock in Westlnoreland County, Va. the old
calendar dated his birth as February End, insteai of the
12nd.
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

IN example,, are just as
high for the weekly pub
Usher as for his metropOli-
tan counterpart who is now
II ing a much larger
and more profitable ven
ture.
Still, though, the small
town publisher does not
operate the only establish
ment in his area that has
felt the impact of trends
toward bigness in business
and urbanizati On. Everyone
of his fellow merchants has
been chit hard by the loss
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

Of course, potential adj
vertisers cannot be refused
advertising space. The laws
simply won't allow it. Yet,
there is a distinction made
by most newspapers be-
tween advertising original
ing inside the immediate
retail trade zone and that
which does not. The local
merchant is allowed a far
lower rate and thusly Civ II
d significant advantage.
That is as it should be.
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22
REAL THINKING
Loyalty Oath Is Reasonable
REQUIREMENT To Obtain Funds
By Jere Real.
Editor, Campus Conservative

Considerable criticism from the liberal press has centered
around the controversial loyalty oath" requirements of the
National Defense Education Act grants to students and col
legeS.
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22

of valuable trade. The
least. then, that the local
public relations people can
do is to refrain from en-
couraging those things
which would help draw
trade away from 'f.ome."
Holmes County herald., 1962-02-22
EDITORIAL PAGE
Hehlne, County HERALD

Published by the Holmes County Publishing Company at 200 TcaIa Street., Lexington,
Mississippi. Entered at the Pobofnce at lexington Mississippi as Som nd Glass mail un
der the Act Congress of March g. 1879 Subscription rates for Holmes and adjoining
counties, per year. $780, six MONTHS $15 elsewhere per year. $3.50.
Jack A .Shuer Jr ..... Editor
w j Pruhmd Linda leonard
Mechanical Superintendent Momen Editor
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12

band from Milford.
There were approximately
IFS teenagers attending. Dem
onstrations of "the twist" were
highlighted by the extraordinary
dancing by Jorge Zamora-
Monge from Costa Rica, guest
of MIR. and Mrs. ]. Everett Lof-
land.
Leaving here Monday morn
ing the bus carried the group
of 3o, including the ATS STU
dents and two chaperones.
Before leaving many ex-
pressed their happiness at the
small-town atmosphere they
had enjoyed here, and their ex-
pressed goal now is meeting
President Kennedy in Wash
ington. 1t was evident that the
purpose of the AFSprogram had
been achieved, that of forming
new friendships and gaining ex-
perience in various homes.
Their visit ended "in bang"
Sunday night at the fireworks
display staged by the members
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post,
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12

An estimated four thousand
people saw the fireworks dis
play staged Sunday night by
the Newnam-Lee-Urban Post,
Veterans of Foreign Wars held
on the farm ofNorman D. Shorts,
Welfare Home Road.
The delayed Fourth of July
celebration was planned that
way in order that the large
group of American Field Ser
vice students staying in the
Smyrna-Clayton area over the
weekend could view the display.
They we're taken out to the
site of the display, considered
the best held here for many
years, following the lawn party
held that evening on the prop
erty of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Ever
EFT Lofland, Lake Drive.
Officials of the WV said
that cars we're parked for sew
eral miles on roads adjacent
to the field. The post members
had the cooperation of the fire
companies of both Smyrna and
Clayton, who we're on guard
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12
$q575 Loss
Reported
By Fire Co.

]. Edward Tucker, fire re-
corder for the Citizens Hose
Company, has prepared the Sc
cond quarterly report for the
year 1862, as follows;
Alarms received, 90; Is,
town; SO rural; E, other towns.
The town loss was estimated
at $4,000; rural loss, $28, los;
total loss, $32,305; covered by
insurance, $22,730; net loss
$9575.
There were 2028 men in SER
vice for As hours and As
minutes, and the volunteers
travelled zoos miles. 1850 feet
of one-inch hose used; $500
feet of one and one-half inch;
200 feet of two and one-half
inch. Ladders raised 206 feet.
The types of fires we're as
follows; lS dwellings; IL grass;
II, autos, 10 miscellaneous; S
chimney; 8 woods; 2 false a.
larms; mercantile, | barn.
The Smyrna firemen assisted
Clayton Fire Company at A fires
Townsend Fire Company, 2
fires; and Leipsic Fire Com
pany l..
There was an average of 81
men per fire; 9 silent alarms;
one life lost, during the month
of June.
The report for the month of
June showed 8 alarms; 2, town,
6 rural; town loss, SIS; rural
loss, $50; total, SIS; covered
by insurance SIS. There were
245 men In service; giving three
hours and fifteen minutes; total
man hours, 1876. The firemen
travelled 81 miles; 800 feet of
one-inch hose used; 2 COZ tanks
used; types of fires; 5 autos;
3 miscellaneous; an average of
81 men per fire; life lost.
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12
Fireworks Display Here
Viewed By Over 1000

ter's Inc, Clayton, Smyrna
Hardware, and the Smyrna
Times.
According to Harry Shirey,
chairman of the VFW commit
tee, the cars we're cleared off
the lot within a half hour of
the close of the display.
The ambulance of the David
c. Harrison Post No. IA, A
merican Legion stoodby in case
of accidents.
MIR. Shirley had the assis-
tance of the following: John
Cooper, co-chairman, Walter
Merryat, Robert Faulkner, Ste
ven Corso, and other members
of the post.
The post paid tribute to MIR.
Shorts for preparing the lot
for their use.
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12
New Post Office To
Be Completed In Fall

1t is expected that the new
Post Office will be completed in
September or October, and the
dedication will be set later,
according to Mrs. Mary Cold
sborough, postmaster.
Work is progressing on the
structure on Market Street
Plaza with the roof now under
construction, the roof framing
all in place and work on fl
ishing the front to be started.
Residents of Smyrna have
mixed reactions to the new
Post Office, with many ex-
pressing themselves as averse
to the location, and many saying
that there is no need for a new
building.
Those not approving of the
site have the opinion that the
old Post Office is more easily
accessible to tomotorists, located
as 1t is on wide Main Street.
the throughfare most used by
traffic in the town.
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12
School
Board


After considerable discus
sion, the Smyrna School Board
of Education adopted a policy
concerning the teacher day. Be-
ginning in September, 1862, the
teacher day will begin at 8 Am.
and extend to 3:45 Pm. for all
teachers in the district. The
teacher day will afford addit-
ional opportunity for teacher
parent conferences as well as
providing additional time for
individual attention to pupil pro-
blems.
The Smyrna Board of Edu-
cation at its reorganization
meeting on July 2. 1862, re-
elected Mrs. Margaret M. o.
Neill as President of the School
Board for the coming year. Mr..
Harry W. Moor was reelected
Vice-President. Other Board
members are MIR. Francis B.
Gebhart and MIR. w. Howard
Nowland. Mr.. William w.
James, Superintendent, was e.
lected Secretary to the Board.
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12
Boating
Complaint
Sent To
State

At the regular meeting of
Town Council held last Thurs
day night contract was a
warded to Day & Zimmerman,
Philadelphia for an electric
contract crew during the month
70 July working on preliminary
steps converting the town 'selec-
tric distribution from 2400 0volts
to AGO volts. Work will begin
Monday.
During a discussion on the
weed ordinance twas noted that
81 notices had been sent out to
property owners. Councilman
Glenn w. Busker told council
of the aid by Silver Eagles in
giving their services in cutting
weeds on the property where
hardship cases we're noted, of
those too old or Ill.
Town Manager Rex D. Gil
more reported that all bond and
interest payments were made
this month that were due through
Jan. Is, 1868.
A letter from the State We'll
fare Home relative to the Lake
Como boat ordinance was re-
ferred to Sam Fox, Shell Fish
cries, as the lake is under con-
troll of the state, not the town
of Smyrna.
Council voted to have the at
torney prepare a copy of the
town charter for recording pur-
poses with the Legislative Re-
ference Library so the town
could qualify for charter
changes under home rule.
A ten-year study for the e.
lectrical distribution system,
as prepared by Booth-Jones
Associates, Raleigh, NC. was
presented to council for re-
view.
A letter was read from
Police Chief Eden F. Jones
notifying that James Truitt had
completed one year on the police
force and his probation period
ended on July S. and re-
commencing that his status be
made permanent.
Mayor Robert w. Riddagh
presided at the session at which
Council Frank Greenwell sug-
gested that councilmen be pro-
vided with a list of all town
equipment.
Councilman George Bryson
suggested regulation of shows,
circuses, and carnivals within
the town limits, and checking
with the town attorney on the
matter. The police department
has been issued a pair ofwalkie-
talkie radios so they can be
contacted while on patrol duty
from the town or police offices.
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12
Governor Urges Extra
Care On Highways

Delawareans and others using
Delaware highways have been
urged by Governor Ebert N.
Carvel to Exercise more than
usual care, during this summer
season. in observing traffic
regulations"
In a statement issued at Do
yer this week, the states chief
executive pointed out that ''the
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12
Consider
Ambulance
Purchase

A special meeting will be held
by the David C. Harrison Post
No. IA, American Legion on Sun
day, July IS at 7 PM. In the new
post home on Glenwood Avenue.
The legionnaires will con-
slider the purchase of a new am :
bulance for community service.
ALI members are urged to
attend.
The annual picnic of the
Harrison Post will be held on
August S at River View Park,
Pennsville, NJ. The rain date
will be August IL.
Legionnaires, Sons of the Le-
gion. the Auxiliary. and Junior
Auxiliary are urged to plan to
attend.
The postwill furnish hot dogs.
and refreshments. Those at
tending are asked to bring their
own speciality dishes and bev-
erages.
Bus reservations must be In
no later than July rs by calling
Commander Ben Weaver Harold
G. Young. adjutant; or w. Alan
Stafford, chairman.
Commander Weaver stated
that he expects that his years
picnic will surpass even the gala
picnic of last year, held at the
same place."
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12
Child Care
Center Here
Visited
BY Group

The Child Care Centers in
Smyrna, supported by the fund
of the United Church Women of
Delaware, was visited here on
Tuesday morning by a large
group of interested persons,
from Dover and Laurel.
The project is held for child
rem of migrant workers at can
naries and classes are con-
Quoted from 10 to ll:30 am.
and 2 to $3.50 pm.
The classes are being con-
Quoted in the John Bassett
Moore High School, with the
nursery held on the cafeteria
level of the school, and the class
for Grades 10 held on the first
floor. Entrance to the corridor
Is from the west side of the
building near South Street.
Mrs. Joyce Teagle, Laurel
Is director of the center, with
Cherritta Laws, of Dover as
assistant, and also instructor
in the nursery department.
Miss Diane Trout, of VIII
mington is also an instructor
in the nursery, where 20 we're
enrolled at the start of the six
weeks period, with more child
rem expected to be enrolled.
Mrs. Hattie L. Taunan, Dover
is in charge of the room in
which children of Grades 10
are taught, with Mrs. Eleanor
Tiggs, Wilmington as assistant.
AT this time about twenty boys
and girls are enrolled.
The school will be conducted
for six weeks, and interested
persons are invited to visit.
Mrs. S. M. Blackburn, of
Dover is president of the Dover
council of United Church
Women, in charge of the pro-
Jecr.
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12

The site on Market Street
Plaza will require motorists
turning on Commerce Street,
then left on The Plaza and into
narrow South Street, thence
back to Main Street.
The South Street entrance of
the John Bassett Moore High
School faces The Plaza.
The present Post Office was
built In 1916, and the cornor
stone bears the name of VIII
liam G. McAdco, secretary of
the treasury.
Many residents recall the ap-
pearance In 1923 of then
President Warren G. Harding,
who spoke from the steps of the
Post Office on his way to Mil
ford to join Evergree Forest,
Tall Cedars of Lebanon.
AT that time a crowd as
sembled In front of the Post
Office and heard his brief add
reSS.
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12

The esprit de corps, the COM
mon spirit pervading the
members of group, was the
most notable feature of the
weekend visit of the American
Field Service students from all
over the world visiting In the
Smyrna Clayton area.
They are nearing the end of
their years stay in the United
States and came east from Min
nesota for the final days of their
stay.
The climax to the weekend
was the buffet supper held Sun
day night at the home Of MIR.
and Mrs. ]. Everett Lofland,
Lake Drive, where they enjoyed
bathing, water skiing, and out
door games.
A large birthday cake was
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12

advent of summer and vacation
time is eagerly awaitedb dbymost
people and particularly by our
youth. More of this latter
group, according to Governor
Carvel, "are on our highways
during this period than at other
times of the year,"
Noting that" Summertime also
brings, In many areas, a heav-
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12

Ter traffic flow and a greater
frequency of ofhighway accident, I"
Governor Carvel also urged all
htghway-users to cooperate
fully with all state, county and
local officials in accident pre-
vention efforts so as to insure
maximum safety on our streets
and highways during this vaca-
uon PERIOD"
Smyrna times., 1962-07-12

in case of fire. They put out
incipient grass fires.
Assisting with the problem
of parking we're members of the
State Police, Smyrna town po-
lice; also, employees of Slaugh-