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Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
8TH ANNUAL SAFETY
I CONTESTS Fur PUPILS,
TEACHERS, ANNOUNCED
ICeatinned from 6rn psael

oldest and the largest consecutive
educational competitions in the
United States, annually attract the
elementary school pupils, and ap-
proximately 100000 teachers who
write lessons, teach them in their
classrooms, and enter them in the
contests.
Definite subjects are assigned in
each instance, and the rules, while
clear and simple, allow little leeway
for varied Interpretation in the
classroom.
The subjects of the essays by pu-
pills is 'My Duty as a Junior Citizen
to Observe Traffic Rules" These
papers are not to exceed 500 words
in length, and the participants are
limited to pupils of the fifth, sixth,
seventh and eighth grades who are
not more than fourteen years of age.
In the opinion of the Board this pro-
vides for contestants of comparable
ability.
All elementary school teachers in
the eighth and lower grades are
eligible to take part in the lesson
contest. The lessons are to be not
more than 5000 nor less than 1000
words in length, and are to be writ
ten on the subject, Training Flu
ture Citizens in Street and Highway
Safety" corollary to the pupils sub
ject.
No state prizes are offered to tea
chers, only the three national
awards being given. Pupils may
compete for large number of state
prizes, the first prize in each state
being check for $500 and gold
medal. The second state award is a
check for $1,000 and a silver medal,
while third prizes, consisting of
checks for $500 and bronze medals,
vary with the several states accord
ing to the proportion of the elemen-
tary school enrolment. Alabama, the
first on the list, is entitled to one
first prize, one second prize and
seven third prizes. Michigan pupils,
for instance, may compete for thir-
teen third prizes in addition to the
first and second awards, while other
states, Wyoming, Vermont, Nevada
and Rhode Island are entitled to
1nly one third award in addition to
he first and second positions. New
York State may seek twenty-five
.hird awards, the largest offered to
pupils of any commonwealth, while
Pennsylvania is next with twenty
hree third prizes. Illinois has eigh- !
cen, Texas seventeen, Indiana and {
california eleven, and others in pro-
,ortion. &
All essays and all lessons must be
n the hands of teachers and princi- \
'als not later than May 10, the clos
ng date of the contest. The papers c
hereafter will be graded and the
wards made as promptly as pos
ible.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
MOTORISTS OPPOSE
GAS TAX INCREASE
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last year was $30O,0 10000, and it is
conservatively predicted that about
$450,000,000 will be collected this
year.
''The average gasoline tax rate
paid last year was about rs per cent
of the filling station price. This is
in reality sales tax and is an un-
reasonable rate Unless motorists
take prompt steps to curb the pre-
vailing tendency of state legisla-
lures gasoline taxes are bound to
be increased. Moreover, not all of
the money derived from gasoline
taxes is being used for road work
in some states. This is a violation
of the principle under which gaso-
line taxes were originally levied"
the associations statement declares.
"The motorist is willing to pay a
reasonable tax on gasoline because
he feels that construction and main
tenance of good roads can be expe-
dited from this revenue" said ].
Borton Weeks; president of the as
sociation, in commenting on the
present tread of gasoline taxes.
1.-TWO evils, however, have now
sprung up. First: The ease with
which the tax is collected, which has
led some state legislatures to i'm
pose rates out of all proportion to
the sales price of gasoline; and Sec
ond, money derived from gasoline
taxation is being diverted for uses
other than highway purposes.
"It must be remembered that the
gasoline tax is a consumers tax. 1t
is a tax per mile upon the operation
of motor vehicles. In many states
the gasoline tax is now unreasonable
and motorists themselves must take
prompt steps to prevent legislatures
from further abusing the gasoline
taxing privilege" President Weeks
declares.
"The present trend to tax the mo-
torists is typified at the present time
by a proposal in the Nations Capt.
tai to increase the gasoline tax in
the District of Columbia by so per
cent and use the proceeds to beauti-
" public parks"
In Delaware all of the revenue de-
rived from gasoline tax is applied |
% building and maintaining high
ways.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
"THE WILD PARTY" WITH
CLARA BOW, AT REESE
THEATRE, HARRINGTON

No more ideal play for the ami
mated talents of Miss Clara Bow
has ever been chosen than her latest
vehicle, "The Wild Party" which
plays the Reese Theatre, Harring-
ton, Wednesday and Thursday, May
and 2.
"The Wild Party" is a vivacious,
fast-moving production based on
the story by Warner Fabian, famous
author of popular novels of the jazz
age.
There are several real wild par
ties in the play, and their watch
word seems to be, when better
whoopee is made, Clara will make
it. Girls who are known throughout
fllmdom for their "it" qualities take
part in the production. Dorothy
Arzner, director of the picture,
spent considerable time selecting
the desired types of whoopee-making
pep sisters to fill the roles of mem
bers of Clara's gang" in the play.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
EPWORTH LEAGUE NEWS

The Epworth League of the Ave-
nue. M. e. Church held it's business
meeting and social in the Chapel
last Friday evening. The meeting
was called to order by the president,
Mrs. L. j. Matthews. The devotions
were in charge of Miss Lydia Alb
bott. The business, in charge Of Mr..
Herson, was then discussed, after
which the meeting was turned over
to the fourth vice-president, Miss
Nan Deputy. She, with the help of
Miss Thelma Jewell, led in the play
ing of some lively games, after
khich cocoa and cakes were served.
The League begins Sunday eve
ming at 6:45. There will be short
sketch given during the League per-
iod. Everyone is welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
IN MEMORY OF MRS.
ELLA VAULES GRIER

When the sweet spirit of Mrs. Ella
Vaules Grier passed into the great
beyond, the Methodist Episcopal
Church of Milford and the commun-
ity at large met with an irreparable
loss.
She knew no other church home,
having always lived in Milford, and
was taken by loving parents to
Sunday School when a wee little
girl. Later, she became a teacher
in the church school, and during
young womanhood was married
within its sacred walls. The ring
ing of the church bell was like the
sound of beautiful chimes calling
her to the house of worship.
She was always faithful and loyal
in her attendance when her frail
health would permit-always inter-
ested and liberal to the many ben
evolent calls, for none were turned
away empty.
She was a sincere and inspiring.
christian in the church she served;
a beautiful christian character in
the community in which she lived,
and in her home a christian wife
and mother.
Truly it can be said of her, "hus-
band and children rise up to call
her blessed"
We bow our heads while we say,
"Not ours, but Thy will be DONE"
The above expressions were sub
mitted bV an earnest christian ladV
who has enjoyed lifelong friend
ship with the late Mrs. Grier.-Ed-
itor.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
BUILD ELEVATED
STEEL WATER FANK

Foreman L. L. Davis and an erec-
ton crew of the Chicago Bridge &
Iron Works are in Milford to build
a steel water tower and tank for
the Torsch-Summers Company. 1t
will have a capacity of $4,000 gal
Ions and is to be used for general
water service.
This tank is of the hemispherical-
bottom type and includes a steel
tower Of the angle post type. Ele-
waited "a feet above the ground the
water will have good pressure at
all times. The Chicago Bridge &
Iron Works designed the tank and
fabricated the steel at their eastern
plant in Greenville, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
Spring FroHcs

Spring is here. And with its ar
rival folks diversity. Gardens
house cleaning, what to wear and
where to wear it, claims the atten-
ton of those who help to make the
social column interesting and
lengthy. 1t is all very lovely to ev-
eryone but the Social Reporter who
must please the Editor.
q
The "Bluebirds' were guests of
Mary Jane Varney on Saturday
night. At this meeting the boys
were invited to enjoy the games, and
the "eats" that make a real party
for the younger generation. The
members besides Mary Jane are:
Vivian Shute, Frances Shockley, Ada
Shockley, Virginia Sockrider and
Ruth Anne Holzmueller. The boys
who were invited were: Wilson
Sockrider, George H. Draper, 3rd,
Howard Derrickson, Willard Pierce
and Theodore Townsend, End.
q
On Friday evening of last week
Mrs. Thomas Simpson was hostess
to those who composed the person
mel of four tables of bridge. Mrs.
Simpson had lilacs and tulips to
decorate her home. Her guests were
Mrs. VIM. Hallett, Mrs. John Hallett,
Mrs. Harry VanKirk, Mrs. Howard
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
TRANSPARENT PAPER "GLASSo

If you cannot afford to buy the
expensive quartz glass for your sun
windows so that your children can
have the benefits of frequent sun
baths in winter that does not mean
that they have to be deprived of
those benefits. The ultraviolet rays
of the sun, you know, will not pene-
trate ordinary window glass. Thus,
until recently, only people able to
buy quartz glass have been able to
give their children these healthfuI
rays in the home. But now it has
been announced that the transpar-
ent paper in which cakes and can
dies are commonly wrapped, and
which is within the means of aver
age people, readily lets in these
rays. The paper can be fitted into a
frame and placed in the window like
a screen. And if you have some ordi-
nary flexible glass" on hand it will
serve just as well. 1t lets in the
health rays of DR.. Sun but keeps out
the cold of old man winter.-The
Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
HAPPENINGS IN
III AND ABOUT TOWN

w. c. T. U. will hold a bake and
rummage sale. Watch for date and
a place.
Mothers day doesn't mean much if
= we try to make a pound of candy or
bunch of sweet peas make up for
neglect the other 964 days.
The ladies of the Milford New
Century Club will give a moving pic
: ture benefit "Alias Jimmie Valen-
tine" in the Plaza Theatre ON Mon
day night, May 6.
- Mrs. H. ]. Mason entertained her
Sunday School class of young men
Tuesday evening, in the basement of
the M. P. Church. Games were
played, and refreshments were serv-
ned. There were thirty-two present.
Everyone had an enjoyable evening.
The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society will
be held in the Chapel Tuesday, April
30. at 2.30 o'clock. DR.. Dalema
Draper will give the lesson from our
textbook, What Next in Missions?"
Trust we may have a full attend
ance.
: A revival meeting will be held at
the Pilgrim Holiness Church, Mil
ford, April 28 to May IL. The pastor
will be assisted by preachers and
singers from the district. Services
Sundays, $3.50 a. M, 2 p. m. and z p.
m. Services each evening at 1880
D. m. All are welcome to come and
enjoy these services.
The third family social night was
held in the Presbyterian Church last
Thursday evening. Supper was serv-
ed at $3.50 to about IT'S members and
friends, followed by delightful pro-
gram. The committee in charge was
Wilson S. Vinyard, chairman; Mrs. !.
S. Vinyard, vice chairman; |
Mrs. ]. S. Short, supper; Mrs. Mabel ,
e<ewis, entertainment, and Mrs. w.
b. Bennett, publicity. They wish to
thank all who helped to make the
evening a great success.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
ALMOST 100000
AUTOMOBILE REVENUE
FOR STATE SAYS BUCK
ECentinred from Err paae1

as can be done, to the extent that
they may be passable at all seasons
of the year, and thereby, permit
those farms that may be distantly
/ located from concrete highway,
equal opportunity to do business
that properties now have that are
located on any of our improved
roads.
when 1 speak of State roads be-
ing self supporting, mean that all
the cost, every cent for financing,
constructing and maintaining them
that has been spent by the State,
has been or is to be paid by the
motorists through the gas tax, Ii
censes and operators fees, and 1
have never yet heard it said that
the cost of registering an automobile
or the gasoline tax in this State is
a burden to any one considering the
returns secured.
"The Delaware Highway Depart
ment was created by an act of the
legislature in 1917. The law itself
which was framed by such men as
Robert H. Richards, William S. Hill
lis, Charles Warner, Josiah Marvel,
John J. Raskob and others, is a mo-
del and one of the best if not the
best in the country. 1t is ideal and
had it been less carefully drawn
much that has been accomplished in
effecting a satisfactory system of
would have been impos-.
sible and too much credit for. the
roads we have cannot be given to
the men I have mentioned"
Governor Buck called attention to
the fact that the members of the
highway commission have been ex-
tremely conservative in the issuance |
of bonds and that since 1923, while |
the excess of revenue provided by |
the yearly budgets since then, would
have permitted of bond issues total
ing $9,S000,000 there had been ac-
.ually issued only $4,S00,000.
Governor Buck referred to the
of the Highway De-
)artment, made mention of its bud
get system, told of some of its
achievements and spoke of probable
leeds of the future, including super
highways that would safely permit
If increased speed. He also pre-
licted in time the need of separate
highways for commercial vehicles
,ointing out as an illustration that
n 1928, SO per cent of the straw
'erry shipments of the State were
transported over the highways.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
BOXING AND RACING
KILLED in HOUSE; VOTE
SURPRISED ADVOCATES
CConfinned from first p4geJ


Eyes" Representative Seal, who had
voted for the Brewer amendment
voted against the amended BILL
! The Scheifele race track bill was
at first defeated by a vote of 20 nays
to IL yeas, but three of the "yeas"
changed their votes, making it % to
8.
Two amendments to the bill were
offered by Representative Scheifele,
one eliminating dog races and auto
mobile races from the provisions of
the bill, while the other increased
the fines, provided for in the mea-
sure. The first amendment was
adopted, 16 to Is, while the other
was defeated, II to 16.
There was no discussion on the
bill.
The final vote on the race track
bill follows:
Yeas-Cannon, Glenn, Hart, Nc
Intire, Nickle, Scheifele, Virden-8.
Nays-Beaston, Brewer, Deakyne,
Derrickson, Cook, Conwell, Farrow,
Hazard, E. S. Hughes, S. C. Hughes,
Hynson, Lewis, Lingo, Morgan, Par
son, Seal, Shorb, Smith, Talley, Tat
nall, Van Solver and Speaker Mes
sick-23.
Not voting-West.
Not answering roll call-Chad-
wick, Clark, Pardee.
Representatives Cook, Farrow and
Lingo had voted for the bill, but
then changed their votes to no.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
JERSEY WILL STATE
RIVER BOUNDRY SUIT
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Jersey State Legislature, Delaware
claims large portion of the eastern
part of the Delaware Bay as its ter
ritory, New Jersey authorities, how
ever, claim that the boundary runs
down the west side of the bay.
The New Jersey State Board of
Shell Fisheries has spent thousands
of dollars in planting oyster beds in
the New Jersey side of the bay, Mr..
McAllister stated, and refused to
accede to the stand of Delaware that
the eastern territory belong to Del
aware.
The line which the Supreme Court
will be asked to determine runs
from the State Line of Pennsylva
mia, somewhere down the Delaware
River and Bay to the Atlantic
Ocean.
The results of the work of the
commissions in the past have been
wars between the fishermen and
oystermen in the bay, and eventual
ly resulted in the setting of certain
neutral grounds in the bay which
has kept both sides out. Previous to
the determination of the neutral
ground, New Jersey had arrested
and heavily fined number of Della
ware fishermen and Delaware had
responded with the same action on
New Jersey fishermen.
Delaware claims jurisdiction to
the center of the river and bay ex-
cept in the vicinity of New Castle
where the State claims almost the
entire river on account of the
twelve-mile circle provisions. New
Jersey claims jurisdiction from the
west side of the channel. The prob
lem has been complicated by the
shifting of the channel through the
years. The dispute, it is said, has
been going on for over hundred
years and has resulted in frequent
minor clashes among fishermen.
The resolution passed by the Del
aware Legislature provides for ac-
ton on the part of the attorney gen.
eral whenever New Jersey starts
action, or gives the attorney general
Of Delaware the right to take the
initiative should he see fit.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
GOVERNOR VETOES
COUNTY SALARY RAISES
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motorists have paid more than a bill
lion dollars in gasoline taxes. Ninety
per cent of this sum was paid dur
ing the last four years. The U. S.
Bureau of Public Roads has estimat-
ed that the nations gasoline tax bill
not constitute the principal reason
for the policy adopted at this time
of disapproving general increase IN
salaries of government officials and
employees of the counties and State.
My party was honored by the cleo
torate of the State in November
with vote of confidence that not
only placed me in office as chief eX-
ecutive but gave to each House of
the General Assembly, Republican
majority. In the platform on which
we were elected, this statement may
be found:
>"In order that the State can spend
wisely, it becomes necessary to save
wisely, and to this end we adhere
to the high standard set by Presi-
dent Coolidge in national finance in
the protection of the citizens of Del
aware from unnecessary and waste
full expenditures Of the public funds.
"Up to the present time there has
been no evidence on the part of the
General Assembly, when the cost of
the session is considered, to observe
this pledge, as the sum already paid
for legislative salaries and expenses
exceeds the budget appropriation by
$4,000, and there is
more to come. This unprecedented
cost is most disappointing and be-
cause of it, I felt required, in en-
to keep faith, to exercise
such official authority as I may pos
sess to offset it. Such are my rea-
sons for not approving the afore-
mentioned bills.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
ROTATION OF THE YEAR

Everything is cozy-
Leaves are very few,
Yet they are all rosy
And sweet as morning dew.
Then came the winter
Cold winter winds did blow,
That froze the whole creation
And covered it with snow.
Then came the springtime,
With all new leaves of green
A springtime that brought gladness
That all over could be seen.
Then came the summer
The cool breeze went away,
Just as it had done before
In the bygone day.
Then everything was cozy-
Leaves were very few,
Yet they were all rosy
And sweet as morning dew.
What's the use of saying
We would like things changed;
It's no use-we're wasting
Time and precious dreams.
For as long as time will be
The same thing will go on;
Year after year twill be
The very same old song.
Fanny Hotard
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
SEEK INFORMATION ON
CONTROL OF CANCER
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deavoring to uncover the number of
active cases of cancer existing to-
day and the number of five and ten
year cures of cancer, classified un-
der appropriate headings. Hospital
records for 1928 will be searched.
Follow-up services in order to de-
termine the present status of the
cases are being instituted. Return
postal cards are being sent to every
physician in Delaware asking his
cooperation to the end that he will
report the number of cases of five
and ten year cures from cancer
which he has in his private clientele
today, not including his out-patient
and hospital ward cases. 1t is most
desirable also to know the number
of active cancer cases.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
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PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Walls and
Betty were in Philadelphia ON Sun
Hay.
Mrs. Sue Clark, of Wyoming, is
The guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Davis.
Mrs. Davis R. Grier and daughter,
lean, were Philadelphia visitors on
Friday.
DR.. Dalema Draper and mother,
\ Hrs. Sara Draper, were Wilmington
aisitors this week.
Mrs. T. T. Windsor, Miss Elizabeth
Stidt N and Mrs. T. c. Reynolds
ere = Philadelphia on Friday.
Mrs. Sallie R. Davis is spending
Svo weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
Cow Evans, in Cambridge, Md.
Misses Kathryn and Natalie Ham
Bon, of Harbeson, spent Wednesday
Eening with their aunt, Mrs. r.
Ialston Davis.
Mrs. Chas. G.. Fisher and Miss
6rginia Fisher spent the weekend
gith Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bordner at
Fsexel Hill, Pa.
IMr. and Mrs. George H. Draper
SN Miss Ida Draper returned to
tford after spending an enjoyable
bnter in Florida.
and Mrs. Theodore Miller and
20, of Williamsport, Pa, are the
ests of Mrs. Miller's parents, Mr..
u Mrs. G. J. HolZmueller.
#William V. Grier is still in Milford
#aergency Hospital, following an
#eration for appendicitis. Every
#e will be glad to know of his
Ecided improvement this week. VI
and Mrs. Robert P. Davis, N. |
4 Stokes, DR.. L. o. Adkins and r.
q Derrickson attended the district
difference of the Rotary Clubs at
#entown, Pa, the first of the week.
Hiss Laura watkins, of Philadel-
Ia, took a trip to Milford on the
] lfrsion last Sunday and spent the
y with her mother, Mrs. Lucinda
#dkins, and sister, Mrs, Eliza Har-
@gton.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
AMERICAN LEGION NOTES
SUSSEX POST NO. 8

ussex Post, No. s, meets the frs
! =hday night of the month. The
1t meeting will be on May 9Th
Secretary of the Interior and
It Adjutant are planning fol
bething big. Better mark your
Rndar now.
4 y
! low to kill your post: Do moth
more than is absolutely neces-
Il, but when other members roll
#their, sleeves and willingly, un-
#shly use their ability to help
tiers along, howl that the post
stIn by a clique. Hold back your
Is as long as possible or don't pay
Sll. Don't bother about getting
members. Let the chairman of
membership committee do it.
4 %
= our last meeting one of the
trades remarked that the latest
1 best Scotch jokes are the Ia
i Also that the Byrd eXpedi-
] amt so hot. Bring your latest
The next post meeting and ex-
#ge it for another.
+ u
zlxiliary unit formed of Indians.
bit of the American Legion Aux
" composed entirely of Indian
len has been organized at Can
Eall, N. d. The new unit has
EVe charter members, mothers,
IS, sisters and daughters of In
from the reservation there
i served in the World War.
4 81
me al Day plans will be dis
d 49, next meeting.
4 %
two weeks there has been no
&Or the ambulance.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
CHEERFUL CHAIRS

Chairs in the early American
Iadder-back style with rush bottom
seats and fancy-back types with
seats upholstered in gold tapestry,
and ducoed in mahogany are strik-
ing triumphs in spring furniture.
LOOK In your attic and see if you
haven't price of your own to fix
up.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
HAPPY-GO:LUCKY POULTRY
CLUB

All poultry club met at the
of our presidents grandma
Mrs. L. Austin, on April II
had a business meeting this
Miss Cornstalk was with us
ecided that we would have a
on Saturday, April q.
lei Austin received a fourth
|pin which was gold with a
in the center and Edith Hall
led a bronze pin which was
/ year. Elizabeth Armour also
led a gold pin which was a
year.
members were present. We are
ling to bring in the names of
who are going to give us
hing for the bake.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-26
NO MO- JUSTICE

"Dey amt no jestice no mo-"
mourned Rufus to a friend. "Sam,
Abs a sick man. Guss Abs gwine
die, suah. All goes to de doctah, an
he says nah veins am too close.
Says All got very close veins an de
only help fo' me, he says, am to eat
chicken brof free times a day, an
stay in night. An, Sam, dat jes'
wain't be done!"