Milford chronicle., 1922-09-01
SUSSEX BANKERS
MEET WITH FARMERS
HAVE INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS ON
PRACTICAL BUSINESS METHODS ON
FARMS AS TO PRODUCTION
AND SALE OF THEIR CROPS
COUNTY AGENT VAUGHAN MADE AN;AD-
DRESS AND COMMITTEES NAMED.
TO GATHER CROP DATA.

The bankers, business men and far
mers of Lewes and vicinity are be-
ginning to awaken to the idea of COM
munity cooperation.
The first of a series of Agricultural
Booster Meetings" being held under
the auspices of the Sussex Trust Com
pany of Lewes, took place at Cool
spring Grange Hall on Thursday night,
August oath, with the result that the
cooperative spirit was boosted splen-
didly and the interest shown was
manifest by the presence of some two
hundred people filling the hall to
overlooking.
The meeting was carefully planned
by the bankers, who adopted the slo-
gan, Facts before Acts" and DR.. VIM.
P. Orr, Jr., president of the Sussex
Trust Company in his address on
'The Reasons Why" stated that the
object of the meetings was to gather
farming data on facts from outside
sources; to analize and compare local
farming methods and crop values to
other districts with those of our own
district; later to summarize and dis
discuss these facts by the local far
mers themselves and then to decide on
any changes of methods or crops
which may be deemed advisable.
The theme of COOlspring Grange
meeting was principally on Berry
Culture" The principal speaker was
Governor John G.. Townsend. What
the Governor knows about berries
would fill book. He is a grower,
packer and buyer of berries. His ad-
dress was full of practical infOrma-
ton with the pros and cons. The Gov
ernOr's theme was Specialize"
County Agent Vaughan spoke of the
possibility of the Sweet Po-
tato crop. Among other things he said
was that the acreage in Sweets" has
increased over 100 per cent since 1910,
and indicated that the advertising
campaign being put on by Potato
Growers Association" would soon put
sussex county Sweets on the map.
Every hamper shipped will have a
leat pamphlet on the ways to provide
iainty foods with the sweet potato,
While the Pullman Diner Menus will
eature Sussex Sweet Potato Pies"
This field of endeavor looks inviting
or the farmer, as the general adver-
ising scheme will create a demand
eyond present supply. Mr.. Vaughan's
heme was not only Specialize" but
dded Advertise"
DR.. Hooker who presided conducted
Round Table that proved interesting
nd brought to light much valuable
lformatiOn.
The following committees were ap-
ointed to gather crop data and re-
ort at future meeting:
Berries and F'ruits-Wm. D. Burton,
7. c. Phillips, Bailey W. Maull.
Dairy PrOducts-T. Cullen Donovan,
lden S. Hopkins, Jos. D. Thompson.
Cantaloupes and Melons-Edward T.
aughan, w. Virden Marshall, James
:. Hopkins.
Grapes-Thos. C. Wilson, w. Ed
ard Thompson, John Wilson of E.
Grain Crops-Thos. Hart, Edward
Phillips, w. Ferris Wilson.
Asparagus and Onions Walter B.
oore, Chas. H. Howard, Walter Car
inter.
Hogs and Poultry Warning
n, Jas. H. Truitt, Clifford Burton.
Marketing PrOducts-Thos. R. IN
am, c. c. Joseph, w. o. WARRINGTON.
Purchasing Materials-W. o. War
ngton, ]. D. Thompson, Clifford M.
aples.
These committees represent every
rming section of the community.
The Lewes Glee Club composed of
m. H. Roach, John R. Lawton, ten
S, S. G. Pierce, Samuel Marshall.
'orge Chambers, baritones, James e,
lgee and Thos. R. Ingram, basses,
1dered number of vocal selections
d were appreciated and recalled
veral times.
Luncheon of ice cream and cake
IS served.
The Sussex Trust Company was
shly eulogized for the movement
llch gives promise of great success.
Ihe next meeting will be held soon
Cedar Grove School House.