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Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
USEFUL HUSK RUGS
MADE In SCHOOLS
Night School For Adults Has Been
Asked For In This School.

In the Milford Public Schools
manual training has become an I'M
portant part of the instruction re-
ceived by the children. Girls are
making handsome dresses, use1ui
garments for themselves and learn
ing how to cook plain meals, as well
as make salads and healthful dlsnes
for the home table. Boys are build
ing tables, desks, and other articles,
in which the use of tools is an i'm
portant part of their learning now
to manufacture any kind of article.
In the Colored School, or Schoo!
No. 2, the work is practical in all OF
it's operations. The girls and even
the women of the district, are
taught how to use sewing machines
to cut-out garments by pattern
and are actually doing much OF their
individual sewing as part OF their
education in that school. The boys
have learned to build several ar
ticles, but they are handicapped be-
cause of lack of tools for carpen-
tering, or plastering work. YET
they have developed rug making to
a degree that is surprising to those
who have seen what is being &C
complished. A husk mat rug made
by the pupils of that department in
the Colored School, was presented
to the Chronicle Office" with the
compliments of the makers as a
Christmas goodwill offering, and
we extend to the class through Prof.
]. Graham Scott, appreciation OF
their thoughtful consideration OF the
Chronicle. The work accomplished
at these schools is worth inspection
by the public.
A petition from the adult people
of the Colored School, has been pre-
scented to the local School Board OF
Milford, which asks that a Night
School be provided for them, &C
cording as the school laws provide
may be given. This has been ap-
proved, and it is likely that a night
school for the adult people Of the
colored race, will be started at an
early date. This of course cannot
take in the manual training depart
ment at the start, but it would be a
good investment for such instruc-
ton to be given to the colored peo-
pie, and thereby get better trained
mechanics for general service of the
public.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
THANKS ROTARIANS
FOR REWARD OFFERED
Governor Young OF California
Acknowledges Receipt OF Mil
ford Clubs Telegram.

Governor C. C. Young, of the
State of California, under date of
December 21st, has acknowledged
the receipt of the telegram in
which the sum of $500 was offered
for the capture of the Parker kid
naper sent to him by the Milford
Rotary Club. In the letter, received
here on Tuesday, the California ex-
ecutive says:
Milford Rotary Club,
Milford, Delaware.
Gentlemen
am in receipt of your wire Of
fering reward of $500 for the dis
covery and capture of the kidnapper
and murderer of the child, Marian
Parker.
1 took pleasure in giving copies of
your telegram to the representatives
of the press here in Sacramento.
These newspapers men, who have
contact with all the papers of the
state, were extremely interested in
this generous action of your Club.
and stated that they had no doubt
the press as a whole would be in
clined to give this attitude on your
part the recognition which it de-
serves.
agree with you that a matter of
this kind is too grave to be consider
ed as merely local in its nature.
There is no doubt that our country
as whole must grow to feel that
there are some crimes so reprensible
that they will of necessity stir to
action the people Of our entire nat
ion.
I wish to express on the part of
California our deep appreciation of
the generous and fraternal spirit
which has prompted this reward.
Yours very sincerely,
G. c. Young,
Governor.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
MARYLAND OYSTERS
BRING BETTER PRICES
The New Gull Law In That State
Caused Better Product With
Fancy Prices.

Maryland oyster dredgers and
packers have made more money this
year than in many years past, &C
cording to an announcement made
by Swepson Earle, State Conserva-
ton Commissioner, in statement
on the first years progress under
the new conservation laws.
Increased prosperity, Mr.. Earle
asserted, has been due principally to
the new Gull law, which makes the
minimum size of oysters that can be
taken from the bay legally three
inches instead of two and half.
When the law first became effective
early in the year, he explained, oys-
termen protested bitterly that it
would deprive them of a livelihood.
Experience has shown, however
that enforcement of the law was fol-
lowed by an improved product, with
a resultant increase in demand and
prices, Mr.. Earle saId. Although
fewer oysters were obtained by indi-
viduals prices were higher and pro-
fits greater, he explained. The effects
of this have been beneficial both to
the State and the industry, he add
ed.
Under authority conferred by the
Maryland legislature, the depart
ment has sold and transplanted sew
eral hundred thousand bushels OF
oyster shells and spat from congest-
ed areas in the upper waters to the
barren natural rocks in the lever
bay. This will produce millions Of
high-grade oysters in the heretofore
denuded areas within the next year
or more, it is said.
Crab and fish laws for conserVa-
ton purposes have improved those
industries, it was asserted, and were
followed this year by an increase II
the quantities of both crabs and fish
in Maryland waters. An anglers
license law and laws against troll
and purse nets and other nets al
legged to be destructive are held re-
sponsible by Mr.. Earle for the i'm
provement in the quantity and quail
ity of fish in the bay.
The license law will produce rev
enue for the extension of hatcher1es
into all sections of the State, 1t was
pointed out. Several hundred million
first fry Matched by the State were
released in Maryland waters during
the year.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
CCOntinged on page 81
TEACHER AND PUPIL
MARRY In MARYLAND
Miss Betty Lank and James o. Dick
erson Married at ChestertOWn.

Publication of the issuance of a
marriage license to James O'Brien
DickeBson, of Milford, and Miss
Betty Lank, one Of the teachers in
the Milford Public Schools, this
week brought denials from both
parties concerned. Early yesterday
morning the Chronicle had the coun-
ty marriage license records at Ches-
tertown, Maryland, searched and the
fact verified that license was is
sued to Mr.. Dickerson and Miss
Lark. According to the information
received by the Chronicle, the cou-
pie were married by Rev. Wilbur F..
Cochran, pastor of the Methodist
Protestant Church of that town, on
Monday. They requested that it be
kept secret if possible. Mrs. Dick
erson is one of the teachers in the
local schools and is about 20 years
of age. Young Dickerson is II
years Of age and attends the local
schools. He is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs, A D. Dickerson, Of Milford.
The BRIDES parents reside in Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
RUSH FOR AUTO
TAGS AS END OF The
YEAR DRAWS NEAR
Many New Clerks Employed To
Aid In Taking Care Of Last
Minute Licenses.
MOST HAVE new TAGS
State Highway Police Will Arrest
All Drivers Using Old Tags
After January 5th.

The automobile department of the
Secretary of States office under the
direction of William Ball is now
busy taking care of the last minute
rush of applications for tags and
drivers licenses.
The titling department which is
sues the licenses and tags fairly
huns with activity. In order to pro-
vide the extra room necessary, Sec
rotary of State Grantland has given
up his private office to the cashier
and her assistant in the titling de-
partment. Even Mr.. Ball has had to
retire from his corner of the titling
department to make room for addi-
tional clerks placed at work. He is
using another office temporarily.
Some idea of how busy the titling
department is may be gained from
the fact that double the volume Of
business has been done so far this
year than that accomplished in the
same period in 1926. Although it is
expected that there will be more IL
censes issued the coming year than
this year. After the January rush,
business will fall off during Febru-
airy and March, because of the
stormy weather and also due to the
fact that many people will store
their cars over the winter. When
the weather begins to grow more
pleasant in spring the rush for auto
mobile tags and licenses will in
crease.
1t is unlikely that the titling de-
partment will buy the metal tags
next year from the same concern
that has been furnishing them for
several years. The discovery of
mix-up in numbers last week has re-
suited in many new discrepancies
being found in an examination of
each tag during the past ten days.
Not only do some of the numbers
fail to correspond with the number
on the envelope of the tag but some
of the tags are so badly finished that
Mr.. Ball is having the worst of them
returned to the company that manu-
featured them.
What has caused this imperfect
and unqualified work is not known,
because up to this time the tags that
Delaware has bought from this same
company have been satisfactory.
Another thing that is causing
much confusion and some delay is
due to the incorrect manner with
which checks have been made out
and mailed to the titling department
for tags. Some Of the checks have
been unsigned and others have been
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Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
DRAW JURORS FOR
SUSSEX co. COURTS
Jury Commissioners Announce
Grand Jury For Year---Petit
For February Courts.

Jury Commissioners Joseph H
Cox and ]. Edward Goslee have
drawn the panel for 1928 Grand Jury
and also the Petit Jurors for the
February term of Superior Court
and Court of General Sessions fol
Sussex county.
The Grand Jurors are:
First District-Charles e. Varney
Charles D. Holzmueller and Asbury
Smith, all of Milford.
Second District-Harry w. John
son. o. Elmer Wiley, Charles II
Kinder, all of Bridgeville.
Third District-Edward c. Vincent
and E. Edward Hurley, Of Seaford
Isaiah T. Maxwell, of Georgetown Il
d.
Fourth District-Edward F. Dukes
of Sycamore; Noah James of Sea-
ford.
Fifth District-Frank F. Davis
Leighton c. Fowler, Charles J
Moore, all of Laurel.
Sixth District-C. Dale Lingo Of
Millsboro; Capt. Ward w. Dalsey OIL
frankfort.
Seventh District-Robe-t W. Ben.
nett and o. w. Wilgus, both Of
frankfort, R. D.
Eighth District-William D. Steele
of Millsboro.
Ninth District-Charles s. Cal,
houn and George H. Short both Of
Georgetown. =,
Tenth District-James G. Conwell
George H. NAPLES. of Milton; Chas
d. Beebe, of Lewes.
Petit jurors were drawn as fol
lows:
First District-William B. Car
renter and Isaac w. Warren, Of FL
lendaIe; willard H. Short and Har'
old C. Grier of Milford.
Second District-William H. New
ton, c. Walton Smith and Horace 9
Bennett of Bridgeville; Harry Mills
of Greenwood.
Third District-Thomas Swain o
Georgetown R. D.; Ira L. Tull anC
oscar Wheatley Of Seaford; Henry
c. Hastings Of Seaford R. D.
ICoatiaGeG on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
KENT POULTRYMEN
SHOW INTEREST in
PRODUCTION RECORDS
Demand For Calendars For This
Work Shows Big Increase Over
Last Year.
fine NOVEMBER YIELD
Reports Show PuIlets Averaged
So Eggs, Hens 81 Eggs And
Mixed FlOcks 4.S Per Bird.

The fact that the poultry raisers
in Kent county are taking a greater
interest in learning more about the
egg production of their fiocks has
been clearly demonstrated within
the past few months when over a
hundred of these poultry farmers
made their requests through the of
fee of County Agent Russell 3. Will
son for calendars on which to keep
an accurate record of the number
of eggs laid each month during the
coming year.
These calendars were furnished
free of charge to these poultry rails
ers who are requested to send their
report cards at the end of each
month to H. S. Palmer, Extension
Poultryman at the University OF
Delaware. In addition to providing
space for keeping these daily egg
records, these calendars also con-
tain valuable and helpful informa-
ton and suggestions in regard to
the flock management during each
month of the year.
ludI lu6TG ud5 USCn a AChAetA h1bAC
increase in the number of these egg
record calendars distributed in the
county this past year, as compared
to the number placed on poultry
farms a year ago, is shown by the
fact that only eighty calendars were
distributed in the fall of 1926, and
this fall a total of one hundred and
three poultry raisers have started
with their egg records beginning
November l.
The November report, which was
prepared by Extension Poultryman
H. S. Palmer for distribution to
those who are members of this farm
egg record club, contains the sum-
mary of the egg records of fiocks
from 122 farms throughout the
state, and represents the average
production of 1852 pullets, 1851
hens and 1851 birds consisting of
both pullets and hens. During the
month of November the pullets laid
on the average of 5.S eggs, the hens
produced 81 eggs each, and the
mixed flocks laid on the average of
As eggs per bird.
Aside from the data concerning
the egg production of these differ
[CSStiSEsd on PGSF 81
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
MILFORD CHURCHES
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
Special Services And Entertaiu-
ment Provided For Old And
Young Folks.

All of the churches in town cele-
brated Christmas both in the more
serious and impressive religious
manner, and in the distribution of
gifts by Santa Claus. AT the Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church the
members of the cradle roll and the
beginners, primary and junior de-
partments were the guests of the
Friendship Bible Glass at the Sun
day school hour, when they were
given candy and oranges by Santa
Claus, after hearing short talk by
Rev. Frank Herson. An enormous
tree reaching from the platform of
the church to the ceiling was beau
tifully decorated and brilliantly
lighted for the occasion. The reeu-
lar services were largely attended
and the beautiful Christmas music
by the choir will be repeated next
Sunday.
There were recitations and sing
ing at the joint entertainment given
by the Presbyterian Sunday school
and endeavor, with Miss Elizabeth
Stidham, president of the endeavor,
in charge. Those who recited were
Hirshel Halbert, Billy Stevens, Alice
Breme and Betty COrbet, who also
sang very prettily. There was spe-
cial music by the choir, and little
play, "Three Christmas Wishes"
given by Miss Kern's class. Santa
Claus appeared in person and hand
ed them all boxes of candy and
oranges.
An especially impressive service
was the Feast of Lights" with
Christmas carols, held in the Epis-
copal Church on Christmas Eve at
11:45. They had their entertainment
Tuesday evening, when there were
Christmas songs by the Fellowship
Club of the Sunday school and rec
itations by Jane Barnard, Relnsen
Barnard, Harry Wardle, Margaret
Elizabeth Hill and Ed. Paquette.
This was followed by games and re-
freshments and the presenting of
candy and oranges by Santa Claus.
The Methodist Protestant Church
had their entertainment and fun On
Tuesday night, too. There were rec
lLdLlOuS ny I1dIAAS oOSSo eRhO y uAAOA
Wilkins and a solo by Frances Simp-
son; songs by the Sunday school,
followed by a little play, Santa
Claus and His Son." Then Santa
Claus appeared to give out the pres
ents heaped under the Christmas
tree. one to each child, together
with box of candy.
On Wednesday night the Baptist
Church had their entertainment. AT
ter a short address delivered by
Rev. William Savage, there was
beautiful singing by the junior
choir and by the Sunday school, and
recitations and exercises in which
the following took part: Helen Car
ter, Irene Lynch, John Ryan, Jr.,
Blanche Ryan, Alva Ryan, James
Baulatour, Jean Baulatour, Eliza
beth Baulatour, Marguerite Baula-
tour, Lulu Lank, Rebecca Passwa-
tiers, Dorothy Witt, Grace Jester,
Cornelia Summers, Maybelle Draper,
Alice Best, Jessie Schiller, Anna
Schiller, Ella Schiller, Louise Vos-
hell. Elizabeth Lank and Lulu Lank
also sang solos. The teachers distri-
buted candy and oranges among
their classes.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
LOCAL FIREMEN CALLED
TO OUTSIDE FIRES
Pump House OF II. A. Kent Burned.
Slight Blaze At Bowers Beach.

The Carlisle Fire Company of
Milford answered an alarm Of fire
about 10 o'clock Monday evening,
which took them to the farm Of H.
A. Kent, who resides between Har-
rington and FELTON,. When they ar
rived they found the pump house
on the farm in flames. The build
ing, together with the machinery,
was entirely consumed by the fire.
The firemen were able to keep the
flames from spreading. While it
was not definitely stated that the
burned building was insured, it is
thought that such was the case.
About z o'clock Tuesday morning
the firemen answered call to Bow
ers Beach, where fire had been dis
covered burning about the chimney
of the home of Enos Williams. The
blaze was extinguished before the
Milford boys arrived. Slight dam
age resulted from this fire.
During this season of the year the
firemen are on the alert at all
times to answer calls for assistance.
Many of the fires are caused by the
extra hot fires kept in the stoves,
and due to faulty chimneys.
On Wednesday morning the fire.
men were called to the home of
Noah Allen, colored, on Columbia
street, South Milford, where they
found a stubborn blaze in the dwell
ling. The blaze had started around
a chimney and had spread to a
Christmas tree standing in a corner
on the opposite side of the room.
Dense clouds Of smoke were coming
from the building when the firemen
arrived. Practically everything in
the house was ruined by either the
fire or water.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
MILFORD'S ANNUAL
TOWN MEETING WILL
Be HELD TONIGHT
Citizens Expect Reforms To Be
Made Through Those Selected
AS Members Of Council.
VOTERS WILL TAKE PART
There Is No Need For A Fight If
Law And Order Is Real Issue.
There Will Be A Show Down.

The men and women of Milford
are called to perform a duty that
each owes, one to the other, to at
tend the annual Town Meeting OF
the Town of Milford, which is to be
held this Friday evening in Ar
mory Hall, South Milford, starting
at tbs o'clock.
Then and there is the time and
place to discuss and express either
approval OF criticism of the acts OF
the Town Council, which is the ser
want of the men and women of Mil
ford who pay the taxes, to keep Mil
ford operating as safe place for
the people to live and maintain their
business affairs.
In the year 1927 Milford has had
a Door record for maintenance OF
law and order. Robberies have been
pulled off and the burglars not even
molested by official authority.
Speakeasies are maintained with ap-
parently the greatest confidence as
to safety, against any interference
from those placed in charge to con-
duct the departments of the town.
1lGn nave uGCA nAON 0OWA Oa sA-N
streets, drunken persons offend the
people at diverse times and places.
The people have in a very large
extent, become accustomed to think
that the police are held down by
the authority over them. This may
be true, OF it may not be true; but
it seems to be the general opinion
prevailing with Milford citizens.
The people should attend this
meeting and there ask questions as
to the attitude of those who are to
be candidates towards a reform
over the conditions which have pre-
vailed.
Then and there is the place to
suggest improvements in town gov
eminent. Then is the time and place
for criticisms.
Mayor Frank Reedy has complied
with the law and custom of many
years, by calling this annual Town
Meeting for this evening; and, in
his call has set forth its purposes.
The ticket there nominated, will in
all probability be elected on Mon
day, January End, at the annual
Town Election; and, it should be
IF THE PEOPLE AVAIL THEM
SELVES OF THEIR OPPORTUNI-
TIES. If they do not do so, then
they have no justifable reason to
criticise the nominees.
At the meeting this evening the
annual report of Mayor Reedy will
be read, together with recommends
tions and suggestions for needed inn
provements in the town for next
year. A discussion Of town AFFAIRS
will be held, as has been customary
in the past, and following that the
ticket will be named.
The annual town election will be
held on Monday afternoon between
the hours of 10 o'clock noon and 4
o'clock. It will be held in the Ar
mory Hall as usual.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
"THE GOOSE HANGS HIGH"

"The Goose Hangs High" the
merry comedy of youth and family
loyalty which ran for 200 nights at
the Bijou Theatre, New York, will
be presented here by a professional
cast on January 18th, under the
auspices of Seniors of Milford High
School.
The play was written by Lewis
Beach, author of "a Square Peg"
and other great successes, Of which
this is acknowledged to be his mas
terpiece. It was first produced by
the Dramatists' Theatre, Inc, COM
posed of six of the best known writ
ers in America-Owen Davis, James
Forbes, Cosmo Hamilton, william
Anthony Mcguire, Arthur Richman
and Edward Childs Carpenter.
The play is thoroughly human.
It is full of bracing comedy, it
strikes an optimistic theme, and
there are moments Of tears and the
sob that comes to the throat of even
the most herdened theatregoer.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
CLUB MEMBERS ARE
GUESTS OF SEN. SHORT
Thirty His Friends Entertained At
Dinner Wednesday Evening.

Former Senator I. D. Short, who
is president of the Milford Club, en-
tertained the members of that or
ganization at a turkey dinner at the
Windsor Hotel on Wednesday eve
ming. Thirty of the club members
were present and enjoyed Senator
Shorts hospitality. Following the
dinner the president reported on the
financial standing Of the club. The
report showed that the club is in
good financial condition and for the
first time in its history finished the
year with a balance in bank. In
past years it has been necessary to
make assessments on the members
to take care of the operating ex-
penses. Before adjourning Daniel
Hirsch spoke briefly and thanked
the host of the evening for his de-
lightful entertainment and suggest
ed vote of thanks which was given.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-30
HOLSTEIN CATTLE
LIKED In DELAWARE
Seventy-fOur Per Cent Of Registered
Cows In State Are That Breed

The HoIstein- Friesian breed Of
cattle is popular with the dairymen
of the State, if the proportion OF reg
istered cows in the State may be
taken as a criterion by which to
Judge. It is claimed that seventy
five per cent of the registered cows
in the State are of the HOlstein-Frle-
sian breed. A statement to this effect
was recently made by Prof. De Voc
Meade, of the University of Mary
land.
This fact was brought out at the
recent winter meeting Of the Della
ware HoIstein-Friesian Association
held at the farm of J. Harold
Schabinger, near FELTON,. Harry
Clark of near Smyrna is president OF
the association and J. R. banks Of
Winterthur, secretary.
About forty members of the asso-
citation were present at the meeting
and inspected in the morning Mr..
Schabinger's herd of registered
COWS. A COW judging contest, using
three COWS was won by w. J. Smith.
The average product Of the three
COWS last year was over 10000 lbs.
of milk. The average milk produc-
ton in the entire State is around
5000 pounds per cow.
Lunch was served to the members
at 1880, after which the talks Of the
afternoon program were given.
Professor Meade in the course Of
his talk brought out that inherit
ance and environment in breeding
were the two factors that the dairy
man must face in improving the
milk production Of his herd. He stat
ed that efficient management Will
improve the COWS and their milk
production, and that proper feeding
may increase the production as
much as 16 per cent. "Over 100000
records of cow testing associations
over the United States point out that
the dairyman to make money must
have COWS of higher production than
is now general" remarked the
speaker Prof. Meade pointed out
that the average COWS of Maryland
Delaware, and many other states
made an income over feed costs of
only S14, and that this income could
be increased by having cows which
average at least 300 pounds Of but
terfat yearly. "Only them" stated
Prof. Meade, would the COWS bring
in an income over feed costs that
would be remunerative to their own
ers."
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