Milford chronicle., 1927-09-09

Treasurer, and it is of more than
passing interest to the men and
women of Delaware who want the
public schools advanced to the high
est grade possible to be attained in
reason to join this organized body to
help reaching new objectives. Judge
Boyce was a conservative in school
legislation, and he can be trusted to
maintain an even keel in steering
the problems which will come before
his Citizens Association, as to the
creation of badly needed new school
buildings. His open letter of appeal
to the people is printed in full in this
column, with the hope that all the
people will join in the effort to car
ry on for Delaware schools.
September 1st, 1927
To the Citizens of Delaware:
Seven years ago, an organization
known as the Service Citizens of
Delaware was organized for the pur-
pose of carrying on such welfare
work as might be deemed advantage
Gus to the people of the State. Pierre
S. dupont, in a laudable civic spirit,
made a deed of trust of funds, the
income of which was to finance the
undertakings of the organization.
During the month of May last, Mr..
dupont, at a meeting of the members
of the Service Citizens, made known
that the deed of trust would terml-
nate in July of the present year.
Subsequently several meetings OF
public spirited citizens of the State
were held, resulting in the organiza-
ton of the Delaware Citizens Asso-
citation. The object of this Associa-
tion is to secure the cooperation OF
Delawareans in the consideration
and discussion of civic matters af-
fecting the welfare of this State ana
its people.
It is proposed to increase the num-
ber and efficiency of the Parent-Iea-
cher Associations so as to effective
lv cover every school district in the
State with the hope that the actlYl-
ties of these associations may be
further developed; that through
them the children of the State Will
not only be induced to increase their
attendance at school but stimulated
to Jealous efforts in their school
work.
Tt is generally designed to make
the Association a medium for frank
discussion and the exchange OF ideas
and opinions touching matters which
NAV well be considered for the ad-
yancement of the welfare of the peo-
nile of the State, outside of those
things which may be done through
the State Government. The Assocla-
ton plans to base its activities upon
the interest and cooperation OF the
citizens of Delaware. Every mem
ber is to be given the opportunity OF
suggesting subjects that he or she
thinks should be considered. II you
want a better understanding OF pub
lie matters affecting the welfare OF
the State, or an opportunity to give
your opinions and advice on such
matters before your fellow citizens,
or if YOU believe in intelligent and
thoughtful cooperation for the gen.
eral good, you are asked to join the
Association.
This letter is being sent to citizens
of the State generally as far as pos
sible at the present time, as we es-
pecially desire their cooperation
and support. ,
If anyone to whom this letter
shall be sent feels that he or she
cannot make a contribution in money
in support of the undertakings of the
Association, it is our hope that such
Derson will make contribution
thereto in time and effort in the COM
munity in which he or she lives.
To those who are able to make
$500 contribution, we ask that he or
she sign the enclosed membership
card and mail the same with contrl-
button to Henry Ridgely, Treasurer
Dover, Delaware.
We trust that the people of Della
ware will so show their interest IN
the new organization as to apply for
membership in very large numbers,
and that a substantial number will
make a contribution in addition to
the $500 dues.
We are a small community. We
have pride in our past and hope for
our future but neither pride nor hope
will carry us forward unless through
their stimulation we are led to
thoughtful consideration and per
sonaI effort in behalf of the general
good of the people of the State.
We appeal to you for your coop
Grafton and support.
Yours very truly,
WILLIAM H. BOYCE, President