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Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
ABBOTT SHTPYARDS
TO BUILD PILOT BOAT
Local ShipbuiIders Must Com.
plete Boat Quickly For Use
Of Bay Pilots.

The Abbott Shipbuilding Company
of Milford, of which William G. Alb
bott is the head, has been awarded
the contract to build a new pilot
boat for the Pilots Association. The
new boat will replace the boat lost
recently when it went upon reef at
the entrance of the bay. The new
boat will be of wood construction
and will cost when complete for de-
livery to its owners about $85,0O0.
1t is to have length of hull of 118
feet and will draw II feet of water.
The contract price for the hull is
$4,000 When the hull is completed
it will be tOwed to Chester where the
Sun Shipbuilding Company will in
stall 400 horse power Bethlehem
Deisel engine. Accommodations for
eight pilots and quarters for the
crew are provided aboard ship. The
boat will be completed and delivered
within the next five months. The
Abbot shipyards have been doing all
of the repair work for the Pilots
Association for years past. When the
old boat was lost a few weeks ago,
Mr.. William G.. Abbott had been
elected delegate to the General
Conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal General Conference at Kansas
City. Shortly before leaving for the
west the Pilots Association called !
him in consultation and gave him
the contract for the boat The de-
mand for quick delivery caused him
to cancel his trip to Kansas City
that he might devote his time to the
work on the new boat.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
WILL BANQUET HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATES
Alumni Association VIII Entertain
Class Thursday Evening

The Milford High School Alumni
Association will entertain the class
of 1928 at their annual banquet to
be held this year on Thursday eve
ming, June 7th, at the Community
Building. Each year this Associa-
ton awards a Scholarship to some
worthy and deserving member of the
graduating class and the announce
ment of this award is always made
at the annual banquet. This banquet
marks the opening of the graduation
week festivities and always brings
back, to mingle once more in the at
mosphere of the old school, gradu-
ates of past years eager to meet and
greet their school and classmates
and welcome the new class.
Always interesting is the roll call
of the classes and the responses by
members of the same. James K. Pet
tyjohn, president of the Association,
has announced that the -Four Ha-
waiian Knights" musical organi-
cation that was featured in the
alumni show this year have accepted
invitations to be present and to all
who have heard this splendid quar-
tet of artists this fact means a mus
ical treat in store for all.
1t is hoped that all graduates of
the Milford High School will make
an effort to be present and make
this the biggest and best banquet
ever.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
GROW HEALTHY CHICK
CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS
Kent County Agent Advises Methods
Of Producing Better Poultry

Copies of a circular letter prepar-
ed by H. S. Palmer, Extension Poul-
tryman of the University of Della
ware, were mailed last week from
the Office of County Agent Russell E..
Wilson to the eighty-fve poultry
.raisers in Kent County whose chick
mortality cards have been received
in connection with the grow healthy
chick campaign which is being con-
Quoted for the first time in the State
this spring.
A very creditable response has
been received from the poultrymen
in this county, as is shown by the
number of report cards which these
farmers returned to the county ex-
tension office in Dover, and it is ex-
pected that several additional lee
ords will be sent in during the next
few weeks as a result of this recent
request for further cooperation
from the poultrymen in regard 10
their young stock.
Although many of the poultry
raisers throughout the State have
considerable loss due to
disease among their young chicks
this spring, a summary of the infor-
nation obtained from these eighty
five report cards representing ap-
100000 chicks indicated
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Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
BRIDGEVILLE WINS
DEBATING CONTEST
SeafOrd High School Defeated; Topic
Was Concerning Nicaragua

The championship debate among
the high schools of Sussex county
took place at Georgetown in the Sus-
sex county court house, last Friday
night, between the SeafOrd High
School and Bridgeville High School.
Bridgeville won the contest.
The subject for debate was, "Re-
solved that the United States Policy
in Nicaragua Is Justifiable." Seaford
High had the affirmative side and
was represented by Miss Mary Jane
Phillips, James Wiley and Allen
Hastings. The negative side, repre-
senting Bridgeville, had as the de-
baters Misses Elizabeth Conaway,
Eleanor Willin and Marguerite Ster-
ling. Each speaker was allowed ten
minutes, starting with Miss Phillips
of Seaford, followed by Miss Coma
way of the negative side.
Following a ten minute intermis-
sion, Wiley for Seaford put in the
rebuttal and Miss Willin gave the
rebuttal for Bridgeville.
The judges were: Rev. Leonard
White, pastor of the Delmar MethO-
dist Episcopal Church; Professor
John Shilling, of Dover, assistant in
charge of the Delaware High Schools
and Professor H. B. King, of Dover,
assistant in charge of the Elemen-
tary schools of the State.
The silver loving cup awarded by
the Seaford Kiwanis Club was pre-
sented to the Bridgeville debaters,
for this year. This is the second year
that the Sussex County Debating
League has been in existence, and
the school winning the champion de-
bate three times is awarded the cup
to keep. For the past year the cup
has been held by the Laurel debating
team.
w. B. Thornburgh, superintendent
Of the Seaford schools and president
Of the Sussex County Debating
League, presented the cup to the
debaters and congratu-
lated them.
E. Paul Burkholder, rural super
visor of schools in the northern sec
lion of Sussex county and organizer
Of the league, presided over the
while Oscar S. Wilson, of |
Georgetown, acted as timer. Resi- !
tents from all sections of lower Del
aware were in attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
BOXING BOUTS TO
OPEN HERE JUNE 6
Real "KnOck-'em" And "SOck-'em"
Program Is Announced

A real "knock-'em and "sock-'em''
program is advertised for the open
ing night of Milford's boxing bouts
to be held in the open air arena on
the Harrington boulevard on We'd
nesday night, June at eight o'clock.
There will be a main bout of eight
rounds in which Tony Cortez of
Washington, D. c., will clash with
Sailor McKenna of the U. S. Navy.
In a semi-final of six rounds Bobby
Grafton of Baltimore will meet
Sammy Hogan of Washington, D. C.
The three four-round bouts of pre-
liminaries will be equal to the main
bout, with the following taking part:
Billy Bergin of Washington, D. c., VS.
Kid Grafton of Baltimore; Knockout
Reilly of Baltimore VS. HIKE Licar-
lone of Washington, D. c.; Knockout
Billy Hoe of Washington, D. c., VS.
Billy Welsh of Baltimore.
1t will be an all-star show and la
dies as well as men are invited to
attend these bouts, which are con-
Quoted in a clean, sportsman-like
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
VIRGINIA MAN HEADS
DEL-MAR-VA WORKERS
FOR ENSUING YEAR
Ben 7. Gunter Of AccOmac Sue
ceeds DR.. G. Layton Grier As
President Of Association.
COMMITTEES MAKE REPORT
Statistics Submitted At Annual
Meeting Show Peninsula Bene-
fits From Publicity Used.

Ben T. Gunter, President of the
Eastern Shore of Virginia Produce
Exchange, prominent business man
and attorney of Accomac, Va, was
unanimously elected president of
the Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore AS
sociation at the third annual meet
ing held in Salisbury, Friday. Mr..
Gunter succeeds DR.. G. Layton Grier,
of Milford, who was preceded by
Fred P. Adkins of Salisbury as the
Association first president. P. Wat
son Webb, of Cambridge, was elect
ed Senior Vice-President and Ger
rish Gassaway, Manager of the Will
mington Chamber of Commerce, Vice
President at Large.
The election of Mr.. Gunter carries
out the original plan of rotation in
Office of President with Maryland,
Delaware and now Virginia each re-
ceiving the Office in turn. Mr.. Gunter
was formerly president of tine Eas-
tern Shore of Virginia Chamber of
Commerce and has been actively as
sOciated with the Del-Mar-Va Asso-
citation since it was organized.
The meeting was attended by one
of the largest gatherings of repre-
sentative citizens and business lead
ers to have assembled at similar
affair. The spirit of cooperation
which existed throughout was only
rivaled by the optimism expressed as
to it's future. The present status of
the Association as explained by the
reports and state
ments by the officers give assurance
Of it entering it's new fiscal year in
a more sound condition from both
a financial and working plan than
at any period since it's organization.
One of the concluding features Of !
exceptional interest was q statement !
by former President Fred P. Adkins |
N which he briefly outlined the fl |
lancial campaign launched last fall /
ind emphasized the fact that today |
he Association is apparently on the
light track in promoting and secur-
ng interest and new members |
through the employment Of a finan-
,ial man, Frank Duehring, who, al
hough only coming with the AssO-
,iatiOn recently, has made very i'm
Dressive headway in listing new
MEMBERS and creating a worth while
ontact between business leaders
nd the Association. Mr.. Adkins in
reduced Mr.. Duehring and evidence
# individual support among leaders
rom every county was heartily vol
inferred. Mr.. Adkins explained that
lr. Deuhring will continue the field
york which he has under way COW
ring all sections of the Peninsula
President Grier opened the meet
lg with an address of welcome and
in a forcible and impress
i've manner the work which the AS
Ociation has done during the last
ear He was followed by Milford
latham, treasurer, who submitted a
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Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
SAYS SOYBEANS GOOD
HAY CROP SUBSTITUTE
Sussex County Agent Snyder Ad-
Vises It's Use To Aid Feed Problem

If the acreage of clover and alfal-
ia hay is not sufficient to provide
plenty Of good legume hay for the
livestock, especially dairy cattle
next winter, some soy beans should
be seeded as a supplement to the
regular hay crops, says County
Agent c. R. Snyder.
Soy beans will yield one to two
and one half tons of hay per acre
depending on the fertility of the land
and the season. The feeding value
Of the hay is equal to that of alfalfa
for the same grade of hay. With
plenty of good legume roughage
available, the money spent for grain
feeds for milk production can be re-
duced.
Conditions in Sussex are such that
soy beans can easily be grown. The
soil is prepared the same as for
corn and the beans sowed broadcast
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Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
SAYS STATE NEEDS
BETTER LEGISLATORS
Russell Ramsey Predicts ReOrgan-
izatiOn OF States Affairs

Speaking before the New Castle
League of Women Voters, Russell
Ramsey, director of the Taxpayers'
Research League of Delaware, said
that Delaware needs a General As
sembly made up of men with ability
who will be called upon during the
next session to re-organize thor
oughly the administration of the
fiscal affairs of the state, counties
and local communities.
He emphasized, 1--WE need in the
next Legislature not men who are
promoted from some lesser office as
reward for faithful political SER
vice but men who have intimate
knowledge of large financial prob
lens and the breadth of view to
apply their knowledge to the solu-.
tion of the states financial prob-
lens for the benefit of the whole
state"
Mr.. Ramsey then made a plea for
the election of men to a Legislature
that shall adopt very much more
method of procedure
than has characterized some Dre-
vious legislatures.
He said, 1--WE need a Legislature
that will get down to business as
soon as it convenes and not waste
the first month of the session doing
nothing. We need a real function
ing of legislative committees-com-
mittees that really meet and care
fully consider all bills referred to
them. We need public hearings in
committees on all important bills.
We need legislators who will read
he bills they vote.
Last but not least, we need the
'Doiltlon OF the old-fashioned
claims BILL 1t should never again
De possible for a member of a
claims committee to say after tbe
adjournment of the legislature that
lie did not know what was in tbe
.laims bill"
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
M.E.LAYMEN GRANTED
MOREPOWER in THEIR
CONFERENCE AFFAIRS
Constitutional Change Approved
At Kansas City General Con-
ference.
PLAN LAY CONFERENCE
Annual Gatherings OF Laymen
Provided For By OverwheIm-
ing Vote.

A constitutional change giving
laymen more voice in administrative
affairs was approved at Kansas City
on Monday at the Quadrennial Gen
eral Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
By vote of 713 to 45 the con-
ference authorized the holding of
lay conferences annually, in connec-
tion with the regular annual con-
ferences. The lay conferences
would be limited to the considera-
tion of matters relating to lay ac-
tivities in the church.
Adoption of the proposal, which
was recommended by the commit
tee on temporal economy, was a
partial victory for an element
which had been demanding lay rep
in the annual conferen-
ces, the membership of which is
limited to the ministry.
A majority report, providing that
laymen be admitted to the annual
in equal number with
the ministers, was tabled by a big
vote.
Under the measure approved, the
lay and annual ministerial confer
ences would hold joint sessions to
consider certain lay matters. The
power of the annual conferences in |
ministerial matters would not be
however.
Ratification of the proposal by the
annual conferences and by the lay
electoral conferences is necessary /
before the change becomes effective. |
Heretofore, laymen have had no
-Oice at the annual conference and |
lelegates said the Methodist Episco-
'al Church was the only Protestant
denomination that had not estab-
ished lay representation through
'ut the entire administration. Lay
men already. are admitted to the
-enefal conferences as delegates.
hey are chosen by the lay cleo
oraf conferences, which meet every
our years.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
WILL GRADUATE NURSE
Miss Lucy Bender VIII Receive Di-
plOma At Exercises In Plaza

The Milford Emergency Hospital
will hold graduation exercises for
its graduation class of one next
Friday evening, June Sth, at which
time Miss Lucy Bender will be
awarded a diploma. The exercises
will be held in the New Plaza Thea
tire at s o'clock, and a very interest
ing program is being prepared for
the event. DR.. Harold Springer, one
of the leading physicians in Will
mingtOn, will be the speaker of the
evening. Other features will be
announced later. The exercises are
being held in the Plaza Theatre
that the public may attend. The
program is so arranged that those
who come to the exercises will be
both entertained and given valu-
able information about the work of
hospitals, nurses and the medical
profession in general An invita-
ton is issued to all the public to
attend these exercises, which are
free.
The program follows:
Organ music and assembling.
Invocation.
Address of welcome.
Song by club chorus.
Introduction of speaker, DR.. Har-
old Springer of Wilmington.
Presentation of diplomas.
Solo by Edgar Welch of New York.
Benediction.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
STATE POULTRYMEN
FORM ORGANIZATION
Purposes Are To Improve Stock And
Increase Egg Laying Among FlOcks

An organization looking to the bet
terment of egg production and Gre
ating a high standard of poultry was
organized at Dover last Thursday. 1t
will be known as the "H. r. p" or
Home Record of Performance. The
membership consists of the foremost
poultry men of the state and of the
Delaware Poultrymen's Association,
and who are endeavOring to bring
the poultry of Delaware up to the
very highest standard for increased
egg production.
The officers of the association in
clude the following: Honorary pres
ident, former State Senator Oliver
A. Newton, of Bridgeville, president
of the State Board of Agriculture;
honorary first vice-president, w. T.
Derrickson, director of Bureau OF
Markets of State Board of Agricul-
ture; honorary second vice presi-
dent, H. S. Palmer, poultry expert of
the University of Delaware; presi-
dent, Warren c. Newton, Bridgeville;
vice-president, w. c. Matthews, Will
mington; secretary and treasurer, w.
C.. Hatfield, chief inspector; auditor,
F. Berg, Wilmington; exec
utive committee: Dr.. Frank Hare,
Dover; Carroll W. Mumford, Will
A. C. Jones, Georgetown.
The members of the association in
to the above named officers
include the following: M. G. Kilpat-
rick, Georgetown; W. C. Banning,
Charles e. Grove, Mil
ford; Norman c. Jones, Georgetown;
w. V. Steen, Dagsboro; Clarence H.
Bunting, Selbyville; Herman S. Het-
finger, Elsmere; R. o. Boyce, Sea-
ford; Caleb Stabler, Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
SCHOOL CHILDREN
PARADED SATURDAY
''Perfect Attendance Day" Ex.
ercises Drew Large Crowd To
Capitol.

The first annual Perfect Attend
ance Day" which was staged at Do
yer last Saturday was a big success.
Nearly 1900 school children paraded
before the program was given in the
Dover Opera House.
It was a sight long to be remem-
bered and many fathers and mothers
of the children in the parade were
happy as they realized what the per-
feet attendance of their children had
meant in their school life.
Dover's Opera House with a seat
ing capacity of 1,1O0 people was fill
ed.
DR.. H. V. Holloway, Superinten-
dent of Public instruction of Della
ware, who had been elected to pre-
side over the exercises called the
school" to order and with silence
obtained, all were requested to stand
while the Lords Prayer was recited,
after which the salute to the Nation
al Flag was given by the thousand
or more in the building and on the
platform. Following this, "Our Della
ware" directed by Miss Eiler, of Mil
ford, was sung.
DR.. Holloway introduced Dover's
mayor, J. Wallace Woodford.
Mayor WoOdford admitted that he
was thrilled" at the sight of so
many children, and was more than
pleased to know that they were pres
ent in a cause that was a credit to
both the children, their parents and
he teachers, all of whom had aided
N the perfect attendance. He spoke
IF Dover's history, rich in historical
places and events and sought to i'm
press upon the minds of the youth
heir obligations to themselves, their
parents and their teachers in getting
IN education.
Governor Robinson was next in
reduced by DR.. Holloway. The Gov |
,rnOr brought greetings on part of .
he State, and like Mayor Woodford, /
his great appreciation at
'eing present and rejoicing with .
hose who had made a perfect at
endance in their schools, from one
o eleven years. He admonished the
-oung before him to ever keep in
lind the one thing, that of sticking
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Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
ACCIDENT FATAL TO
JAMES MCCAFFERY, JR.
Milford Boy Succumbs To Injuries
Received Near Jersey City

James F. McCaffery, Jr., of Mil
ford, died near Jersey City, N. J.,
Tuesday morning, following an acci-
dent. The details of the accident
have not reached Milford, but it is
said that he lost leg in an accident
on Monday and that the injuries sus-
tanned at that time proved fatal.
Young McCaffery has been employed
on the New York division of the
Pennsylvania Railroad for several
years past. 1t is the supposition
here that his injuries were sustained
while at his work. McCaffery serv-
ed overseas during the World War
with the 59th Pioneer Regiment,
which was composed of Delaware
troops. After his return from
France he left Milford to seek en-
ployment. His father, James F. Nc
Caffery, Sr., resides in Milford. His
remains were brought to Milford and
funeral services held on Thursday
with interment in the Holy Cross
cemetery at Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
PLENTY OF CRABS
CAUGHT IN CRISFIELD

Last weeks shipment of
soft-shelled crabs from Girls
field, Maryland, breaks all
previous records for any one
week in May. Last week it is
estimated that more than 3d.
900 dozen soft crabs were
shipped from Crisfeld.
The supply being greater
than the orders to the direct
shipper, more than 1000 doz-
en- were shipped on commits
sion to different cities.
The season, which opened
the first week of May, when
the crabs began coming to
Crisfield measuring three and
half inches and selling
around $3.50 per dozen. Last
week the crabs have grown to
measure from four to five and
a half inches and dropped in
price to $1.5O per dozen.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
CLASS NIGHT NEXT
FRIDAY EVENING
Splendid Program Has Been Planned
For The Graduating Glass

Beginning with the Glass Night
exercises on the evening of Friday,
June 8th, splendid program has
been planned this year for the grad
uating class of the Milford High
School. The Glass Night exercises
will be held in ArmOry Hall and the
following is the program:
Music
Presidents Address, ROllie Baker
History, Blanche Wilkins and John
ROosa
Flag Grafton, Rollie Baker
Response, Clarence Welsh
Prophecy, Annette Mettam
Music, Glee Club
BestOwal of the Glass Mantle,
John ROosa
Acceptance of the Glass Mantle,
Joseph Dickerson
Last Will and Testament,
Marie Calhoun, Florence
Bullock, Donald Smith
Glass Song, "28"
All the friends of the school are
cordially invited to this entertain
ment.
On Sunday, June 10, at II a. m,
Rev. Frank Herson will deliver the
sermon in the Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Grammar School Commence
ment is the next event, to take place
on Monday at 2:30 p. M, in the New
Plaza Theatre. And in the evening
at eight o'clock the graduates of the
Milford High School will receive
their diplomas also in the New Plaza
Theatre. James M. Tunnel of
Georgetown, is the fine speaker who
will address the graduates at their
exercises on June II.
The seniors have left for their an
nual four-day trip to Washington,
by their chaperone,
Mrs. Rosa, and will return to Mil
lord on Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
DRIVERS FAIL TO PAY
FINE; MUST co TO JAIL
Sussex Members OF Highway Police
D. Force Busy Over Weekend

Dennard Rowley, of Snow Hill,
Md, was arrested Sunday afternoon
by Officer George E. Minner of the
State Police force and at a hearing
before Magistrate William J. Mus
tard, of Georgetown, charged with
operating an automobile while in
tOxicated on the du POnt highway,
was fined.
Three months. in the Sussex
County Jail, in default of the pay
ment of a fine of $100, and costs was
the sentence imposed Saturday
night by Magistrate Theodore Bur-
ton, Sr., of Millsboro, on Edward
Esham, of Dagsboro District, charg-
ed by Officer J. E. Derrickson of the
State Police force, with operating
an automobile while under the in
fluence of liquor.
Levin Kitchens, Seaford district,
was arrested on Saturday by Coun-
ty Constable George w. Bowden,
charged with having liquor in his
in violation of the prohi-
bitiOn laws. He was given a hear
ing before Magistrate James X.
Phillips, of Seaford, and in default
of $500 bail was committed to the
Sussex county Jail for the June
term of General Sessions Court.
Charged by Officer George K.
of. the State Police force
with operating an automobile which
was not registered, James E. Mitch
ell, of Seaford district, was fined
$40 and costs before Magistrate
James X. Phillips, of Seaford.
A second charge was brought
against him for operating the car
while under the influence of liquor.
In default of the payment Of an
additional fine of $1OO and costs, he
was given three months in prison.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-01
DELAWARE WINS FIGHT
FOR FIVE-EIGHT BASKET
This COntainer Among Those Pro-
Vided For In New Law

The Standard Container bill which
has been pending in Congress for
more than eight years has been sign
ed by President Coolidge and is now
law. Hearing on this bill several
weeks ago for the appearance of a
number of Delaware and MARYLAND
fruit and vegetable producers. ap-
pearlng before the committee and
urge the adoption of the fve-eighths
Dushel basket as one of the standard
containers.
At the time Of the hearing Repre-
sentative Robert G. Houston appear-
ed before the committee and also
urged the committee to recommend
the adoption of the five-eighths has
ket. Senator Thomas F. Bayard and
Senator Walter E. Edge supported
the measure in the Senate.
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