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Joimlal-Everv Evenimr. Delaware. Fridav. December 31- 198 ggWMIMWB 1 C7 C7 -y ri I 1 I Fire Dama ges Installation Scheduled For Brandywine Lodge Cleric to Hold Open House Elk ton Home GORDON HEIGHTS. Dec.

31 90 Pet. of SUtteSclwols Aid Jfn FireSafety Cooperation Governor Committee Finds Etch One-Room Types Arts Being Approached With 'Casualty Drills9; J. NEWS REPORTS FROM NEIGHBORING TOWNS School Group Notes Progress 4 New Castle Teachers Attend U. of D. Seminar From Training Project Special to the Journal-Every Evening NEW CASTLE, Dec.

31. AU though sessions of the school im (Special). Mrs. Ivah Ostendarp of Hfilcrest will be installed as matron and James Keenan, Germantown, Pa, as patron of Brandywine Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, at the meeting Tuesday night in the Blue Rock Club House. Brack.Ex Congregation To Visit Pastor at Newly Renovated Parsonage Lincoln Jensen's Put at Drive Goes 'Over Loss Chest Top' urgsnization Plans Are-Outlined Mrs.

Marie Roberts, worthy grand matron. of the grand chapter of Delaware, and members of her staff CKestertoivn Couple Repeats Winning Decoration Prize Special to the Journal-Every Evening ELSMERE. Dec. and friends of the Brack-Ex Methodist Church have been invited by the will install the newly elected of ficers. IXAUvDec The Oowmort Fire Prevention Council was advised at a xneUnlii Legislative Hall yesterday afternoon that more than 89 of the schools of the state are cooperating in fire prevention ad aftgly in accordance with the program of the council.

Tbreport was given by Robert C. Stewart, director of research and of the State Department of Public Instruction, representing Other officers to be installed are provement (in-service training) programs have been curtailed due to the asociatejRev. William Henry Hudson, pastor. Mrs. Emma Gehret, Mr.

and Mrs. Everett S. Lambden's Home Display Held associate Sand his mother, Mrs. Mary matron; Walter Gehret, Christmas vacation period with patron; Mrs. Florence Gilbert, con-JHudson to attend an open house many teachers returning to their jx.

ueorge r. Miller, 'statef I homes for the holidays, consider able progress has been made in the sessions held to date, and four mem auciress; mjs. uoraeua itnoaeni tomorrow from 2 to 5 o'clock at tne heiser, associate conductress; Mrs. The Llla V. Rogers, secretary; Mrs.

Mar Parsonage, 10 Bracken Avenue, ah. garet Towers, treasurer, and Mrs. 'parsonage has recently been reno- WBJertatendent of public Instruction. Mr. Stewart explained that the only exceptions are among the one-room type, of school by which the Importance of Inspection and fire bers of the local group were recent Helen Queripel, trustee.

ivated ly invited to participate in a seminar Thi veninir between 11 and 12 Best; Two Beauty Shops Score in Commercial Contest; Retired, Phone Worker 'Feted Special to the Journal-Every Evening CHESTERTOWN, Dec. 31. For the second successive year the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett S.

Lambden won first honors in the Christmas home decoration contest sponsored by the Chestertown Business Men's Association. Second prize went to Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Deringer and third to Dr.

and Mrs. Marvin H. Jacobs. In the business class the first prize went to the Beauty Counsellors shop, operated by Mrs. Catharine? drills was underrated because of arranged by the school of education at the University of Delaware.

o'clock Mr. Hudson will conduct Kennett Square I- the smalmest of the buildings and Several other schools are work-i the I amiharity of the children in KENNFTT SQUARE, Dec. ing with the same project in which gettJrc out of the building without New Year's Eve watch nignt service in the church. The service will Include a message by the pastor. 31 (Special).

Mrs. Russell P. avmen of the community and teacn- Brewer, national defense chairman ers meet with pupils to discuss needs and trends desiened to improve the The Rev. Christian Peters, pastor, will officiate at a New Year's Eve service at the First Baptist Church of the William W. Fahey Unit, Legion Auxiliary, will present the course of study based on the actual needs of the section.

program after the regular busi- this evening from 9 to 12 ciock. Police Shoot Those who attended the university Baptist Groups Meet At a combined meeting of th neess meeting Jan. 6 in the headquarters room. Mrs. Claude S.

Johnson wil lbe in charge of re Special to the Journal-Every Evening ELKTON, Dec. 31. Fire starting from an overheated stove yesterday partially wrecked the bungalow of Lincoln Jensen on Groom's Lane before the Elkton firemen extinguished the flames. The loss was estimated at approximately $1,000. Complete reports from the Third or Elkton district, shows it has again gone "over the top" in the Community Chest Drive, with total contributions in excess of $4,000.

Fifty-three collectors canvassed the communities of Pleasant Hill, An-dora, Cherry Hill, Elk Mills and Elkton. The local Rotary and Lions clubs and the Woman's Auxiliary of Union Hospital, assisted materially in putting drive in the district across. School Patrons To Meet The January meeting of the Cecil County Council of Parents and Teachers, will be held Tuesday in the North East High School. A special program will be carried out which will suggest a number of changes regarding school work in the county. The Board of Directors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Cecil County has elected Charles T.

Crothers of Rising Sun, a member of the board to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge James F. Evans. Counsel For Rising Sun The Board of Commissioners of Rising Sun, has appointed J. Albert Roney of North Fist; as counsel for the town. The Woman's Club of Elkton has completed plans for its annual luncheon Tuesday afternoon at Shaeffer's, in Chesapeake City.

The guest speaker has not been Tire, Halt Car session were ciuiora morgan, chairman of the local group, David C. Fray, Stanley J. Stanius and James C. Moffett, Jr. Junior and Senior Baptist Young People's Union last night plans for freshments.

III 1 i mnmmmlHitilf, The annual meeting of the share Beck Jones, in the Voshell House building; second to the Rendezvous! Beauty Salon, and third to Cooper's Hardware Store. The first prizes carried awards of $15, the second" and the third $5 awards. A special prize of $10 was awarded the Chestertown Public Library, which could not be classified. Others -Get Mention The committee, composed of Mrs. Sessions Resume Jan.

5 The next meeting of the William holders of the Building and Loan Association of Kennett Square is scheduled for Jan. 7 for the purpose of the election of directors. The Penh erouD will be on Jan. 5. Many Laurel Magistrate Fines Georgetown Man $150; organizations within the New Castle meeting will be held in the office of the association on East State Special School District area nave been asked to send representatives Grange Lists Speaker the coming year were ouumea ana a social program held.

Special New Year's Day masses will be held in the Corpus Christ! Catholic Church tomorrow, it has been announced by the Rev. William J. McElwalne, pastor. The masses will be conducted on the same schedule as the regular Sun-4ay masses.at 7, 8:30, 10. and 11:13 a.

m. Mondav at 8:15 p. m. a meeting of the Sanctuary Society will be held in the church. Mrs.

William Street. to this meeting. Joseph R. Kleckner, Miss Sallyann Green, daughter superintendent of schools, has stated Gretchen Wood, W. Vernon Kirby, and William Dunbar Gould, listed Special to the Journal-Every Evening of Mr.

and Mrs. W. Howard Green, Kleckner also revealed tnat teacn- LAUREL, Dec. 31. Laurel Greenwyck, Kennett Square, a honorable mentions, carrying no ers at wunam renn scnooi are student at Stephens College, Co cash prizes, as follows: currently working on a cooperative umbia, will return to college Homes Mr.

and Mrs. W. D. Der- self-evaluation for the high school in preparation for the visit of the after spending the holiday vacation police shot a tire to stop the car of Ray H. Elliott of Georgetown, who.

they said, was driving recklessly about the streets of Laurel this week. A shot by Officer Harry ineer. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond with her parents.

evaluating committee of the com E. Sowden is president. Chief of Police George Mac- mission on Secondary Schools, which Cushing, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pyle, Dr.

and Mrs. Fred G. Livingood, Mr. and Mrs. William Hadaway, and Mrs.

Irene S. Graham. R. Mitchell halted the car near will be made on April 4, 5 and 6 Hearn's Crossroads. This will mark the.

first appearance Closkey, who is a patient at the Chester County Hospital, is now able to walk about his room. He was taken to the hospital on Dec. 16. At a hearing before Magistrate Stores Nathan's Furniture Store, of this group at the school, which first became an accredited secondary McCord's Laundry, Paca Dresses, B. Harold Cordrey, Elliott was fined on two charges, $100 for reckless any cornaors intervening.

Work In One-Roomers Starts However, Mr. Stewart explained, these, schools are being broached with the' idea of "easier drills," such as tee of windows in the event a door-were in the path of a blaze, and cooperation by these schools has been indicated. Schools are being inspected and monthly fine drills held with success, Mr. Stewart told the council John B. Moore, director for Delaware ofHie Delaware.

Maryland, and District of Fire Prevention "Association outlined plans of this comparatively new organization to inspect towns for safety hazards and to advise on methods of elimination and ordinances, working in close "touch with volunteer fire groups and with the Governor's council. Directed At Small Towns His talk was on what the association is preparing to do and how it will cooperate on a town scale rather than in regard to individual buildings. The organization Is non-profit and it plans to serve towns which invite inspection and advice. James G. Maloney, Dover, Is vice-president of the association for Delaware.

Such associations have been active in western states for 26 years and their work has been effective. The meeting was the last during the administration of Gov. Walter W. Bacon, who, through J. James Ashton, chairman of the council, extended his appreciation for the excellence of the work they are accomplishing to prevent fire.

Institutions Inspected Through the activities of the council, state institutions have opened their doors to inspection, including the new Governor Bacon Health The council was appointed about eight months ago. Among those meeting with the council members today were Layton Bayrard, president of the Delaware State Volunteer Firemen's Association; Edward Daugherty, immediate past president of that association, and the county fire marshals. School children of the Avon school under the late Henry Snavely. Chester Theatre, Kunkel's Service Company, and Jones and Davis. John B.

Moore The director for Delaware of the Delaware, Maryland, and District cf Columbia Fire Prevention Association outlined plans for safety and fire prevention work at the Dover meeting yesterday of the Governor's Fire Prevention driving, and $50 for driving 50 miles in an area restricted to a 25-mile Relatives Entertained Miles Sweeney entertained a number of relatives and friends at a Christmas season dinner party at his home this week. About 40 guests were present. Included in the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Abbott of Elizabeth, N.

J. The 10-day Christmas vacation period for the more than 500 pupils of the Oak Grove School is coming to a close. The students will return to classes Monday at 8:45 a. m. Grove-Unionville and Kennett Consolidated School will resume their The school has not been evaluated National Guard Ball limit.

Bail was posted and an ap for purposes of being accredited Company Maryland National studies on Monday after the holi peal will be taken to the county since. Guard, will hold its annual New Year's Eve dance tonight at the days. Pupil Schools to Reopen court. Speakers on the Blue Cross Hos Karl Forsmark, supervisor of The pupil schools will reopen on local armory. Lt.

George catter music at the Unionville Joint Con pitalization plan will be heard at is in charge of arrangements. Monday morning, but St. Peter's Parochial pupils will not start back the regular meeting of Broad Creek solidated School, has returned to his home here after being called The winter season of the Adult Grange next Monday evening. Mov to. classrooms until Wednesday.

Education Chorus will begin on Mr. and Mrs. Clinton H. Brown, to Youngstown, Ohio, due to the ing pictures on the subject also will New Year's Day services "will be Monday at 8 p. m.

at the Chester- sudden death of his father. Trio Escapes Death' Charge 9 North Clifton Avenue, Roselle, were hosts to their Sunday school be a feature. held in both the Immanuel and St. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Kovack of Peter's Churches. class at Mt. Salem Methodist Kennett Square, had as their re B. Guy Wheatley, lecturer of Broad Creek Grange, will preside In the Catholic Parish, the Feast Church at a Christmas party on cent guests Master Sgt. and Mrs.

at the business session. The public Tuesday. Guests included the Rev. of the Circumcision will be observed. Masses will be held at 6, 7, 8, 9, and John L.

Shields of Fort Bragg, Sergeant Lucas, recently returned Autopsy Shows Beaten and Mrs. W. P. Roberts, the pastor and his wife, and J. Elmer Betty, 10 o'clock, while for Episcopalians is invited to attend.

Garland D. Bloodsworth is con fined to his bed, as a result of ex there will be an observance of Smyrna SMYRNA, Dec. 31 (Special). Bishop Arthur R. McKinstry of the Episcopal diocese of Delaware, will be the celebrant at a service of Holy Communion at St.

Peter's P. E. Church here on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The annual meeting of the stockholders and the election of directors cf both the National Bank of Smyrna and the Fruit Growers National Bank and Trust Co. will be held on Jan.

11, the former between 10 a. m. and 1 p. m. and the latter between 11 a.

m. and noon. Clarence E. Garis, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Grant G. Garis, was graduated from the Pierce School of Business Administration, Philadelphia after completing a eourse in administrative accountancy. A veteran of from China, and Edward- J. She-han, 1c, a member of the crew of the U. S.

S. Manchester. superintendent, and Mrs. Betty. Communion at 10:30 o'clock.

haustion from overwork. Mr Queenstown Man Died From Natural Causes A Christmas party and dad's night town High School. The group is under the direction of Dr. Donald Robinson. Record Christmas Mail Postmaiter Harry C.

Coleman, reported today that the Christmas business at the local post office exceeded that of last year. Stamp sales, he said, were 5 per cent above 1947, while parcel post business was 15 per cent above last year. The volume of incoming mail, according to Postmaster Coleman, also showed an increase. The monthly scrap paper collection will be made next Tuesday. On New Year's Eve, members of Bloodsworth has been manager of Mrs.

C. L. Powell, Lincoln Street, the Baptist congregation, will hold a featured the meeting of Boy Scout Troop 54 in the Brack-Ex church the Hotel Rigbie for several months has as her holiday guests her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. watch night service in their church A number of needy children were which will be featured by a program made happy during the holidays social hall last night.

Scoutmaster Fletcher H. Condit was in charge J. H. Howe and children of St. Louis, Mo.

of hymn singing. with toys presented by the Young Local churches will resume their Seaman Richard Murphy, son of People's Fellowship of St. Philip's Church. The toys were remodeled regular schedules on Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Elmer Murphy, will Special to the Journal-Every Evening CENTREVILLE, Dec. 31. An autopsy performed on William Shaney, 63, owner and operator of the Woodlawn Service Station Queenstown, has disclosed that the man's death in the Easton Emer Group to Hold Ball and repaired by the young people return to the Great Lakes Naval The arrival of the New Year here oeiore being distributed. Training Station after spending the holidays at his parents' home.

will be marked by a ball to be held by the Dobbinsville Civic Associa World War II, he was graduated Ladies of Golden Eagle Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gawthrop tion in William Penn auditorium. and daughter, Miss Barbara Gaw gency Hospital on Wednesday was albot to Get from the John Bassett Moore High School, and also attended Beacom To Conduct Installation throp, have returned to their home Since the New Castle Society has acquired title to both the irom natural causes, thus saving College, Wilmington. on Lafayette Street, after spend MARSHALLTON.

Dec. 31 (Spe inree young men, one of them a old Dutch House in this city and The basketball schedule will be re ing Christmas with their son-in cial) of Columbia Temple Delawarean, from possible fatalitv historic "Longhook" Farm on Du sumed Monday night at the high law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. No. Ladies of the Golden Eagle charges.

Pont Parkway, south of Wilmington Julia Lockwood Green Dies in Middletown MIDDLETOWN, Dec. 31 (Special). Mrs. Julia Lockwood Green, widow of John C. Green, died at her home here early this morning.

Mrs. Green suffered a broken hip in a fall at her home about 18 months'' ago and had never recovered. Born at Fair Oaks, Cecil County, Mrs. Green was a daughter of the late George W. and Adelaide Norton Lockwood.

She was educated in the public schools and later attended St. Catherine's Normal School in Baltimore. She was a member of the Middletown New Century Club and was active in the Middletown Parent-Teacher Association and in the National Demo Gerald Wilson of Detroit. school gym when the Smyrna will be installed during a joint cere Dr. Thurston Harrison of Easton The collection is for the benefit of the Kent County Children's Aid Society Retired Phone Miss EllaHicks was honored on Thursday, by being guest of honor at a luncheon at the Bellhaven and was presented with a diamond pin in recognition of her 35 years of service with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company.

Miss Hicks.retired last summer. A deputy collector of Internal Revenue to assist taxpayers in filing Amended Estimated Income Tax Returns and farmers in filing Estimated Income Tax Returns for the calendar year 1948 will be at the grand jury room in the Court Hornets play the Cecilton Drakes Judge Richard S. Rodney has stated that a membership meeting will mony with Ivy Crowe Temple of conducted the autopsy at the direc here. Stanton Church to Hold Newark on Jan. 6.

Supreme Deputy tion of State's Attorney Turner for probably be arranged shortly. The Christmas party of the Clay the purpose of determinine the Judge Rodney, who is president Elva Logan, Philadelphia, will con duct the ritts. New Year's Rites Tonight ton Century Club was held yesterday evening at the clubhouse. of the New Castle Historical Society, cause of death, preparatory to lodging criminal charges against the A Christmas party next Wednes has also announced the resignation STANTON, Dec. 31 (Special).

day evening will feature the regular of Mrs. Ellsworth K. Holden as cur The Rev. Cyril M. Jackson, pastor trio who allegedly battled Shaney in his place of business several meeting of Columbia Temple at Sister, 2 Youths Save ator of Amstel House Museum, of the Stanton Methodist Church 7:30 o'clock in.

the Knights of which the society owns. weeks ago. Shaney allegedly suffered a broken hip during the melee and Pythias Hall. Sunshine sisters wil has announced plans for seeing the old year out this evening at church. From 8 to 9 o'clock there will be a Maryland Girl Skater EASTON, Md.

Dec. 31 (Special). Bookmobile Anonymous Donor Gives for New Vehicle For Free Library Usage Special to the Journal-Every Evening GASTON, Dec. 31 Miss Sarah Cockey, librarian of the Talbot County Free Library, announced today that sufficient funds to purchase a new bookmobile had been given the library by a donor ytSn wished to remain anonymous. The bookmobile estimated to cost from $2,500 to $3,000, will be ordered as soon as possible.

Various models are being studied by a committee consisting of George D. Olds, -Donald Ross and Willard Davis, to determine the. type most suitable. be revealed and gifts will be ex had been in the hospital ever since. Firemen to Install Heater House, Chestertown, on Wednesday.

changed. Miss Florence Ware and A St. Michaels High School stu Other Charges Placed The three youths, Lester Lynch. NEWPORT, Dec. 31 (Special).

Mrs. Grace McDonald are in charge cratic Woman's Party. She was- a lineal descendant of the colonial Green family. dent, Hazel Phillips, who broke The Minquas Fire Company, at Omcers to be installed are: Miss an.1 Clifton Lynch of Grason- special meetmg this week, voted Reba Bennett, past templar, Mrs, through the ice while skating on Town Cove Tuesday morning, was Surviving Mrs. Green are a son.

ville; and Joseph Lucas of Bridge- Kathenne Victor, noble templar John C. Green, two sisters, Miss Marie G. Lockwood and Mrs. Victor saved by her sister, Betty Phillips, to install an oil burner system in the Minquas Fire House. The work is now underway.

The firemen will Mrs. Henrietta Brown, vice-templar vme, are charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct at Woodlawn on the night of the ana two other youthful companions. Mrs. Bertha Eden, prophetess; Mrs, Green, all of Middletown; three Mary Leach, priestess; Mrs. Mar elect officers Monday evening.

brothers, Harry M. Lockwood. wnen Hazel plunged through the ice, her sister, who is lighter in "alleged altercations, according to Charles Pyles Wed 65 Years Celebrate Anniversary In Quiet Manner At Home cella Abbott, marshal; Mrs. Beatrice worship service and sermon, followed by-intermission until 9:30 p. after which there will be entertainment including recreational activities, motion pictures and refreshments.

At 11:45 p. m. there will be a worship service. Boy Scout Troop 79 will sponsor the motion picture 'show in the Methodist Church tomorrow at 7 p. m.

Miss Catherine Cheney, chairman of bond sales at the Stanton School, disclosed that sale of bonds and stamps during the month of December totalled $132.15. of Washington, D. Georrt Turner. weight, stood on the cracking ice Wiggins, guardian of records; Mrs Services Scheduled. Two of the youths are in the and held the girl's head above the I.

and James B. Lockwood of Philadelphia, and five grandchildren. Grace McDonald, guardian of ex surface while Buster Watts. 14. chequer; Miss Florence Ware lne funeral will take place Sun threw her a rope and with the heln Queen Anne's County jail here and Lester Lynch is out on bail.

They will be given a hearing before Trial HILLCREST, Dec. 31 (Spe cial). The Rev. George W. Good ley, pastor, will conduct a watch guardian of finance; Mrs.

Helen 'According to Miss Cockey, the day afternoon with services at 1:30 of his brother, Jack Watts, 13, Hardbarger, guardian of inner pof o'clock in St. Joseph's Catholla bookmobile will have a capacity e-f About 1.200 volumes. The vehicle night service and administer holy Magistrate Mitchell on Jan. 8, Turner said. communion at 11 o'clock tonight at tal; Mrs.

Ethel Broadbent, Miss Clara McVey, and Mrs. Beatrice Wiggins, trustees. the Hillcrest Methodist Church. now in use carries 700. The new tfUcfc wiU greater freedom in Special to the Journal-Every Evening RISING SUN.

31. Mr. Church at Middletown, and Inter ment in St. Anne's Episcopal Cemetery. The Rev.

John A. Walsh, priest in charge of St. Joseph's Church, will officiate. Face Prosecution State's Attorney Turner referred and Mrs. Charles S.

Pyle of Rising to the incident as a "brutal and if Acting books; borrowers may -enter'lrom either end of the vehicle and-walk the length of it Delaware City Sun, this week celebrated their malicious affair," and said "these Newark Schools Complete sixty-fifth wedding anniversary in young men will be prosecuted as DELAWARE CITY. Dec. 31 where books are displayed. a quiet manner at their home. Mrs, quickly as practicable." (Special).

Maj. Herbert Barnes, Shaney was well-known in the Guidance Testing Program i At the present time the Talbot County library has in operation a bookmobile that covers the county Pyle, who recently had the misfortune of falling and breaking her hip, was able to be home from the county and operated a grocery store commanding officer of the Delaware State Police, will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association in the Special to the Journal-Every Evening tfce each- week. Three weekly hauled her to safety. The Phillips girls are daughters of Mr. and Mrs.

Kennedy Phillips. Two Salisbury Dairies Cut Milk Price by Cent SALISBURY, Dec. 31 (Special). Two Salisbury dairies today announced reductions in milk prices, effective tomorrow. Spokesmen for Homestead Dairies and City Dairy, said the cut would be one cent per quart for milk and its products.

Pint quantities will be reduced one half cent. A third dairy here, Chestnut Farms, stated no drop in price is anticipated for the present. Sunday Rites Arranged hospital to celebrate the holidays, ondly, to give the teacher an indication of what the student is capable of doing scholasticaUy in order trips- will be made with the new NEWARK, Dec. 31. As a phase and beer parlor at Woodlawn for a number of years.

He was a veteran of World War I and military funeral services were conducted in Centre ville Monday. He was buried Mr. Pyle is one of the most widely known residents of Cecil County, and 'vehicle to insure that each child works up Bookmobile service was instituted for the past 38 years has been presi high school on Jan. 10 at 8 p. He will demonstrate the Intoximeter and show a film, "Accepting the Challenge." Sgt.

John Jones will preside and the program will be in to his capacity. Some of the test dent of the National Bank of Rising in Chesterfield Cemetery. Ja7 Talbot in 1941. At that time, Talbot 'was the first Shore county and the second in the state to pro- of the guidance programLt the Newark schools, a broad-scale testing program aimed at measuring students' mental ability, reading skill, vocational interests and aptitudes, was completed recently in grades nine through 12. Sun.

Mr. and Mrs. Pyle were mar Watch Rites Tonight NEWPORT, Dec. 31 The Rev. F.

Douglas Milbury, pastor of the Newport Methodist Church, will conduct a candlelight watch night service tonight at 11:15 o'clock, with meditation, song and prayer. There will also be special music by a quartet composed of members of the church' choir. Club Group to Meet GORDON HEIGHTS, Dec. 31 (Special). The Blue Rock Community Club will hold a business meeting at 2 p.

m. Monday in the club house. Mrs. Walter Glas-hoff will preside. The executive board will meet at 1 p.

m. ried in Christmas Eve in 1883 at Adventists at Rock Hall this service. charge of Harry James, health chairman. West Grove. Pa.

Mrs. Pyle was the former Miss Ella Get Permanent Teacher Mr. and Mrs. John McCockrln Adult Education Classes The results will be used by Dor results are used directly with the pupil in conferences; others are used by teachers in planning work and checking accomplishment." The January meetings of the circle groups of the Woman's Society of Christian Service, Newark Methodist Church, will be held Tuesday as follows: Circle 1, Mrs. E.

F. Richardr, leader, 8 p. with Mrs. othy Markert, guidance director, in ROCK HALL, Dec. 31 (Spe Gregg of New Garden, and was educated at the Oxford Academy, Oxford, Pa.

Mr. and Mrs. Pyle have one daughter, Mrs. H. R.

Fehr, who and son of Philadelphia are visiting Captain and Mrs. Albert Bendler of Port Penn. To Begin at Salisbury individual interviews with pupils. cial). The Seventh-day Adventists The data gleaned from the tests, day school here has secured a per Warren Porter of West Palm" SALISBURY.

Dec. 31(Spe IcJal) Registration for adult edu For Pocomoke Marine POCOMOKE CITY, Md, Dec. 31 (Special). Funeral services will be resides with them in Rising Sun, and manent teacher. The school opened with a substitute teacher because of Beach, is visiting his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. A. L. Porter. two grandchildren.

Lt. H. R. Fehr III, USN, and Mrs. Herman Slay- cation classes at two high schools wittVget under way Tuesday night the teacher shortage.

Edward Ginther, 121 West Main Street; Circle 2, Mrs. Joseph Bryan, neid Sunday for Pvt. Orville G. Brittingham, Marine Corps Reserve, School officials report the new baugh. The courses, are being offered at Mrs.

Philip E. Simmons, of Dutch Neck, is visiting her children, Clayton and Doris Cratty of Valley leader, 8 with Mrs. Earl Nes teacher is one of the best the school wno was killed while on duty in 'Wicomico School and Salis has ever had. She is Mrs. Thelma bitt, 22 North Chapel Street; Circle 3, Mcs.

John Moore, leader, 8 p. Julian A. Bacon Dies; stream, N. Y. bury Colored High School.

Wicomico High courses include Teele, formerly of Ohio. Mrs. Teele has a successful teaching -back' Japan In 1946. He was 20 at the time of his death. Besides his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Clifton Brittingham, he is survived by nine brothers and sisters. with Mrs. Charles Benedict, 15 An-nabelle Street; Circle 4, Mrs. Harvey Boyce, leader, with Mrs.

Paul 'literature, practical design, arts and crafts, dressmaking and an ele- Retired Lightkeeper LAUREL. Dec. 31 (Special). Central Grange, No. 61, of Port Penn, was entertained by Kenton Grange in a program entitled "The Traveling HUtory," this week.

State ground of several years, with some time spent in the mission field. 'menUry course in home nursing. The Negro school will offer read Julian A. Bacon, 80 years old, who Jaquette, 8 135 East Delaware Avenue; Circle 5, Mrs. Rodney Dann, Grange "officers were guests.

riieH at his home on West Street ing. arithmetic choral music, busi The Federation of Federal Em Wednesday afternoon following Best-Decorated Home Prizes ployes will meet in Union Hall, long period of failing health will be plus other factors such as pupil interest and motivation, will help Miss Markert in advising students on the careers in which they are most likely to find success. She will also be able to guide them in selecting courses best suited to their ability while in school. Pupils whose vocational interests and abilities clash, who, for instance, want to be engineers when all the data points to their achiev ing most success as teachers or salesmen, are greatly helped by this method, the teacher stated. She added, students who are at a loss as to what educational path to follow in high school and college can be set on the right track towards achievement and well-being.

The over-all purpose of the testing program. Miss Markert states, is twofold: "First, to give the student a better knowledge of his abilities and interests, thus enabling him to make educational and vocational choices more wisely; and sec ness, physical education, general science, home mechanics, social science, civics, homemaking and Chesapeake City at 8 o'clock tonight. buried tomorrow. Mrs. Edna Smith has returned leader, 8 with Mrs.

Paul Maxwell, 24 Old Oak Road; Circle 6, with Mrs. Charles Runk, leader, 2 p. m. 188 Orchard Road; Circle 8, Mrs. Arthur Ayers, leader, 8 p.

with Mrs. Leonard Wollaston, New-ark-Cooch's Bridge Road. Mr. Bacon spent most of active Awarded at Rehoboth Beach home after visiting friends in Bal life in the lighthouse service, but timore, Md. Classes will continue for.

12 weeks cox Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 7:30 p. m. The registration always retained his home in Laurel. He had been retired for a number Special to the Journal-Every Evening Miss Cora Dalrymple, organist at REHOBOTH BEACH, Dec the First Presbyterian Church of of years. fee is $1.

RESORTS Milford, N. is visiting the Rev given to the residence of John Greig and his sisters; Mrs Sinclair and Miss Mary Greig, on Columbia Avenue, who being last year's winners in both business and residen Funeral services will be held xrom 31. Fifty dollars in cash prizes have been awarded residents of Rehoboth Beach by the Rehoboth Chamber of and Mrs. D. Linton Doherty and St.

Philip's Episcopal Church to ramiiy of this city. morrow morning at 11 ciock with Lake Worth, Fla. CULF STREAM HOTEL LAKE WORTH. FLA. Commerce for the best-decorated Baptists to Dedicate Copy Famed -Art at Salisbury SALISBURY.

Md- Dec. 31 (Soe- tial sections, would not compete for the rector, the Rev. E. C. HaHam, officiating.

Friends may call at the homes during the Christmas noli Falls From Stairways prizes. Oa it miln mart bid. Maxima days. The judges also cave snecial men Hurt Two Md. Women Windsor Funeral Home tonignt alter 7 o'clock.

Interment will be in the rm rtfn mm far tfcirfa TMr. Write, telerraph or phone far Bformatioa, literature or reservatlaas. The attractive display of Mr. and HEALTH tion for "effort" to the homes of cJsi)v-iA isix-coior oil reproduction of VTamous religious painting will be dedicated here tonight. ST.

MICHAELS. Dec. 31- Laurel Hill Cemetery. Roy Palmer on Silver Lake Drive; J. McLaushlin.

in the same sfv- Mrs. Thomas L. Johnson on Park Avenue, at the home they bought last year from Lammot duPont, N0 O.J'j?i, He is survived by his wife, Mrs, special. iwo st. Michaels wo tioh, and to Mr.

and Mrs. Walter men were injured in falls from Louisa Bacon and one daughter, received first prize of $20. stairways this week. I IVrtl I A w. Tcmnnson on Virginia Avenue.

Mary A. Bacon. or" TMaiiy Philadelphia, wta fee presented to Calvary Bap-tisi Tabernacle by Joel H. Darby, ftmeuse. If.

on behalf of the The first accident occurred Sun PROSPERITY Elghty-eix homes of the town competed in the holiday decoration contest, a larger number than day, when Mrs. Thomas W. Flem Engine Derailment Laurel Prizes LAUREL. Del, Dec. 31 (Snecial).

ing, who was visiting her parents. 1 3 the previous year. Grtrfixn Home League. Mr. and Mrs.

Harry W. Harrison TO AIL FROM kj Delays Shore Train We take greatest pleasure In extending our best wishes tor a Joyous New Year. idea for.tha picture was con The chamber committee for the Prize winners have just been an at McDaniel, slipped at the head contest was A. P. Shook and Ed reived fey James- A.

Bryant, nounced for the best decorated and CHESTERTOWN. Dec. 31 of the stairs and fell to the first LINCOLN (Soecial). Chestertown's comblna fioor. Mrs.

Fleming sustained REXALL DRUG STORK ctiaplaia. of the famous "ngstur Xmrth 'motorized-division in the ward TL Hill, manager of the Delaware Power and Light Company's Rehoboth branch. bruises but was not otherwise serH tion passenger freight train was de lighted homes in the community during the holidays. The prizes awarded by the Chamber of Commerce, are as follows: First, $25, E. Pratt Ingersoll on Laurel-Sharo- layed more than five hours Dy a ae 1901 DELAWARE AVE.

DIAL 4-6254 other prize winners were Dr. 3 ously injured. Mrs. George B. Taylor who fell down the stairs at her home Mon ailment near Kennedyville Tuesday, Floyd Hudson, -Rehoboth Avenue; The engine went off the tracks at a LINCOLN dedication win take place tfaifef rt5 eaarch's regular New Vest's le watctonight service.

etnieei portion of the program over the local radio day evening, suffered bruises and JAS. S. LOWE TRANSFER CO. crossinz at 10 a. m.

and was re rrancis Short. Scarborough Avenue; Mrs. Emma K. Wiltbank. Bay- town Highway; second.

$15. Thad Russell In North Laurel; third. $10, A Crawley Mears on Laurel-Sea- am Avenue. 28th GOVERNOR PRINTZ BOULEVARD turned to the tracks by a special. a possible fracture of the hip.

She wrecking crew from Clayton, Del, -was taken to the Memorial Bos-after 1p.m. pital at Easton. Rizall Sinrlct Store 14th Wathlngteii' Sta. Dial s-rt iCt tstfl ft. 19 atardsy.

epeciai honorable mention wis row Highway..