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Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
EXPERT SEES GAIN In
FIGHT ON JAP BEETLE
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in the summer of 1916 at Riverton,
N. j., and the Department of Agri-
culture is now in its eleventh season
of active warfare.
The heavily infested area is de-
scribed by Mr.. Smith as 800 square
miles in central New Jersey and
eastern Pennsylvania, where the in
sect has been established for the
longest time and where it has caus-
ed injury to various crops.
"Outside the central, heavily in
tested territory" Smith added, 'the
occurrence of the insect is more or
less sporadic and, for the most part,
confined to towns and cities"
Study has revealed. Mr.. Smith
pointed out, that more than $50
species of plants have been APPROX
ed by the beetle for its diet, most of
the plants being hydrophytes, or
those which grow in water or in sat
urated soil, and mesophytes, those
which thrive under medium or nor
NAL conditions of atmosphere and
soil moisture.
Of these $50 species, between Is
and 80, including the apple, ounce.
peach, cherry, soy bean and corn,
are especially preferred by this six
legged gourmand. Among the shade
trees on his menu are the linden,
birch, white oak, elm, horse chest
nut, willow and sassafras. Many or
namental shrubs are victims.
Quarantines, chemicals and para
sites have been used to combat the
nest.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
DELAWARE GRANGE
MASTER PRAISES
STATE ACTIVITIES
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(COnLlnueQ from Page ~
in this nationwide farm fraternity
engaged in earnest discussion of
pressing form and rural problems
and emerged with a definite, we'll
balanced program which is certain
to command the respect and support
of all who seek the prosperity of
the American farmer. The grange
is the recognized spokesman of or
ganized agriculture and its declara-
tions at Seattle were awaited with
keen interest by thoughtful people
everywhere.
Thirty states were represented at
Seattle, good sized delegations COM
ing even from the Far East, includ-
ing every state from Maine to Vir-
ginia; while delegates were present
from all the agricultural states of
the Central West. Great enthusiasm
marked the entire session, with
class of 1000 taking the highest
degree of the order, the biggest
group ever initiated west of the Mis-
sissippi River. Com plete harmony
and good will marked the entire ses-
sion. Many of it's policies were fixed
by unanimous action and on not a
single public question was roll call
vote necessary. The 1880 session of
the National Grange was assigned to
New York State, where it is expect
ed the largest attendance that has
even been present.
Among those who addressed the
session were Governor Hartley of
Washington, Messrs. Charles r. Will
son and James R. Howard of the
Federal Farm Board. The delegates
en- route were officially received by
the governor-general of British Co
lumbia and later were guests of the
United States Navy on board the
aviation carrier Saratoga, which was
opened for the inspection of the
Grange visitors at the navy yard at
Bremerton.
"At the Seattle session the Ma
tional Grange outlined a practical
program, with several concrete dec
larations, towards whose accom-
plishment it's most vigorous efforts
will be exerted the coming year."
A full statement of the proposed
activities of the National Grange was
printed in last weeks issue of the
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
LAMONT ASKS AID
OF PUBLIC In CENSUS
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be added this year an enumeration
of the outlets through which the
outlets of industry must move into
consumption. Comprehensive sched-
ules have been drawn up to secure
from every store or wholesale dealer
such pertinent facts as sales, inven-
tories, number of persons engaged,
salaries, rent and other expenses.
"Under the law this information
can be used only for the statistical
purpose for which it is supplied. No
information shall be made by the
Census Office whereby the data fur
nished by any particular establish
ment or individual can be identified,
nor shall the Director of the Census
permit any one other than a sworn
employee of the Census Office to ex-
anime the individual reports. The
census is a public service, important
and far reaching. 1t cannot be sue
cessful unless the people themselves
realize their responsibility and join
the Department of Commerce with
confidence and full cooperation in
this great government undertaking"
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
ANNOUNCE PRIZE
WINNERS AT CORN SHOW
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The following awards were mad

The following awards were made:
Class A, SO ears of white corn
Frank Huston, Seaford, 1st; Harry
Dodd, Lewes, End; Irene Tarr, Sea-
ford, 3rd.
10 ears of white corn-Albert Tarr
of Seaford, 1st; Clarence Huston of
Seaford, End; Irene Tarr, Seaford,
3rd.
Glass B, so ears of yellow corn
Everett Hopkins, Lewes, 1st; James
Hopkins, Lewes, End; Alden Hop
kins, Lewes, Srd.
10 ears of yellow cOrn--James
Hopkins, Lewes, 1st; Alden Hopkins,
Lewes, End; Albert Tarr, Seaford,
3rd.
Glass C, Calico Corn, 10 ears
Irene Tarr, Seaford, 1st; Albert
Tarr, Seaford, End; Clarence Wig
gins, Seaford, Srd.
Glass D, white cap, 10 ears-Rob-
ert Evans, Laurel, list; John II. Ell
lott, Laurel, 2.
Glass E, single ear, white corn -
Irene Tarr, Seaford, 1st; Clarence
Huston Seaford, End; Harry Dodd,
Lewes, Srd.
Single ear, yellow corn--James
Hopkins, Lewes, list; Alden Hop
kins, Lewes, End; Herman Short,
Seaford, 3rd.
Glass F, small grain corn, 10 ears
of pop corn-Clarence Dodd, Lewes,
1st; Edward Wright, Delmar, End.
Peck of wheat-Harry Dodd, OF
Lewes, 1st; Alden Hopkins, Lewes,
End.
Peck of soy beans-Harry Dodd,
Lewes, 1st; Nick Nicholas, Laurel,
End; Edward Wright, Delmar, 3rd.
Peck of cow peas-Carl Tucker of
Greenwood, 1st; Carl L. Tucker of
Greenwood, End.
Peck of rye-George Short, Sea-
ford, 1st; Carl Tucker, Greenwood,
End; R. L. Tucker, Greenwood, 3rd.
Peck of buck wheat-R. i. Tuck
er, Greenwood, 1st; Lee West, Lau-
rel, End; Carl Tucker, Greenwood,
3rd.
Peck of crimson clover Alden
Hopkins, Lewes, 1st.
Glass G, peck of sweet potatoes
Roland Mumford, Seaford, 1st; Har-
vey w. Hastings, Laurel, End; Ed
ward Allen, Laurel, 3rd.
Peck of white potatoes-Frederick
Wright, Delmar, 1st; Roland Num-
ford, Laurel, End; George Short,
Seaford, 3rd.
Dozen white eggs-George Short,
Seaford, 1st; E. w. Palmer, Delmar,
End; Robert Evans, Laurel, 3rd.
Dozen brown eggs-Irving 7. Has
tings, Laurel. LIST.
Heaviest head of cabbage-Ernest
Evans, Laurel, 1st; Robert Evans,
Laurel, End.
Heaviest pumpkin-Harvey w.
Laurel, 1st.
Peck of turnips - Frederick
Wright, Delmar, 1st; VIM. Wharton,
Laurel, End.
Glass H, for boys and girls, best
20 ears of white corn-Irene Tarr,
1st; Clarence Huston, Sea-
ford, End; Charles M. Dodd, Lewes,
Bird; Monroe Whaley, Laurel, 4th.
Best 10 ears of yellow corn-Ev-
erett Hopkins, Lewes, list; Grace
Hopkins, Lewes, End; VIM. Hopkins,
Lewes, 3rd; Herman Short, Seaford,
ith; Irene Tarr, Seaford, 9Th.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The Milford New Century Club held
the regular monthly business meeting
on Monday with the first vice president
Mrs. Thomas Davis, presiding, in the
absence of the president.
A detailed financial report was given
by the treasurer, Mrs. Robert Griffith.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to have charge of the usual
Christmas contributions for Delaware
Colony: Mrs. S. C. Evans, Mrs. w. H.
Jennings, Mrs. Winfield R. Wright and
Mrs. J. L. Nichols. The children as
signed to the club this year are a boy
and girl, each "a years old, and the
chairman requested that all gifts for
this couple be sent to this committee
promptly during this week.
Mrs. E. ]. Lewis, chairman of liter
ature, announced that her program for
next Monday would be devoted to lit
erary Vagabonds." Those who Ire IA
miliar with Mrs. Lewis ability in ar
ranging programs Of a literary form
are looking forward to a delightful AID
afternoons entertainment
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
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o PERSONAL MENTION

DR.. G. Layton Grier is in Chicago
this week.
W. Vaules Grier is in New York
City this week.
Mrs. William T. Watson is in Phil
adelphia this week.
Miss Helen McKim has returned
from lengthy visit to Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders M. Truitt
are visiting relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Theodore Whaley, who has
been very sick, is much better at this
writing.
Mrs. George H. Hall and Mrs. Della
Hall Deakyne were in Philadelphia
on Tuesday.
Miss Ann Grier is spending this
week with her sister, Mrs. Marvel
Wilson, in Swarthmore.
Miss Theresa Hickman, of Will
mington, spent the weekend with
her friend, Margaret Whaley.
Robert Baynum, of Philadelphia,
spent the weekend here with his
mother, Mrs. George H. Baynum.
Mrs. Chas. G. Fisher is spending
the week with her daughter, Mrs.
Paul B. Bordner, of Drexel Hill, Pa.
Miss Elizabeth Christopher of
Md, spent the week
with Miss Nan Richardson in Mil
ford.
Mr.. Mathers who spent the week.
end with Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Sam
mons, has returned to his home in
Woodbury., N. J.
Mrs. William T. Watson, Jr., and
Miss Edna Barker arrived home on
evening after a six weeks
trip to the west coast.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Draper,
Jr., George H. Draper, 3rd, and |
Stephen Draper spent the weekend |
in New Windsor, Md, as guests of |
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Barnes.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
DELAWARE MAN HEADS
FERTILIZER BODY
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higher potash contest fertilizer af
ter George R. Cobb had told of ex-
periments conducted on the Eastern
Shore.
G. J. Callister, northern director
of the potash company who was at
the meeting expressed approval of
the plan and said, that with the CO.
operation of the fertilizer companies,
the circulars would be prepared for
distribution.
1t was recommended that the Pc
ninsula Fertilizer Manufacturers ad-
vocate a 2-8-10 mixture for corn
throughout the Eastern Shore with
higher ammonia content wherever
necessary. It was believed that a
standardized corn fertilizer would
be of material aid. 1t was also sug-
gested that the association work to-
ward a standard tomato fertilizer
and a 4-8-10 mixture was suggested.
Experimental fertilizer work with
tomatoes, grapes, and other produce
on the shore with relation to canning
was explained by Mr.. Cobb who had
prepared a pamphlet to be distrib-
uted to members of the association.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
DEL-MAR-VA WORKERS
PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR
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operation as it may be warranted.
In reviewing the associations ac-
tivities, individual members of the
executive committee offered state
ments and facts showing concrete
results. The association is approach
ing the conclusion of its fourth year
and based on the information sub
mitted through members of the COM
mittee representing practically every
county on the Peninsula, there has
been a benefit derived far in excess
of original anticipations.
1t was four years ago on Decem-
ber 2Sth, that the original group OF
men from Delaware, and the Eastern
Shore counties of Maryland and Vir-
ginia, met at Salisbury to discuss the
plan of forming an organization to
operate in behalf of general PENN
sula welfare. Almost without ex-
ception this same group of business
leaders remain intact. During the
first two years the membership
largely because of a minimum sub
scription pledge of $1OO, remained
at 1856. During the past two years,
with the reduction of the member
ship subscription it has grown to
approximately 900 direct members
with an additional 28O affiliated
through the Eastern Shore of Vir-
ginia Chamber of Commerce.
Members of the executive commit
tee are looking forward to 1880 as
year when even greater interest and
support will be given the associa-
ton. They announce that accom-
plishments are just beginning to be
definitely recognized and that the
future will give fact increasing evi-
dence in practical and well worth
while results. i
A meeting of the governing board
of the association will be called
early during the coming year to act
unou its 1890 DrOgram.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13

per cent of eligible veterans have
already received their Certificates it
is estimated that 10000 veterans in
Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware
have failed to submit applications.
Friends and relatives should urge
all veterans to apply for Adjusted
Service Certificates if they have not
done so.
All ex-service organizations keep
application blanks on hand and offer
to give advice to veterans. Also, the
Regional Office of the U. S. Veter-
ans Bureau, 33rd and Arch streets,
Philadelphia, Pa, and the Sub-Of-
fees in Harrisburg and Scranton
will send blanks to those who re-
quest them by mail or assist veter-
ans who call at the offices.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
OBITUARY
TATMAN

Mrs. Cora Tatman, wife of Ed
ward Tatman, died on Saturday, De-
cember z, after a short illness. Flu
neral services were held at the Ave-
nue. Methodist Episcopal church on
Tuesday afternoon and interment
was made in Hollywood cemetery at
Harrington. Besides the husband
there are seven children to mourn
their loss.
BEEBE
Mr.. James H. Beebe, of Milford,
while working on the new school
building of Milford, fell over dead
Tuesday, December 10, 1929. He was
we'll known throughout Sussex coun-
ty. For many years he lived at Lin
coin. He was SO years of age. A
wife and nine sons survive him
Clarence Beebe, of Milford; Archie
Beebe, also of Milford; Randall of
Wilmington, Richard of Philadelphia,
Robert of Richardson Park, Harry
and Alton of Milford, Elwood Of
Park, Lawrence of Mil
ford. Funeral services will be held
today (Friday), Dec. 13, 1929, in the
M. E. church of Milford, the Rev.
Herson officiating, assisted by Rev.
Buckson, of Houston. Interment in
Odd Fellows cemetery.
ENNIS
John W. Ennis, a retired farmer
Of Houston, Del, died Wednesday,
November 27, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. John H. Cohee, of
Del, after lingering
Illness of six months. He was one
Of Kent county's Oldest citizens and |
most respected, having past the age |
Of Sc years, one month, twelve days. |
A life long citizen of the state of |
Delaware, born and raised in Sus- |
sex county. In his younger life he
.ook quite an active part in politics,
still a staunch Democrat at his
ieath. He is survived by two daugh-
ers, three sons-Mrs. H. G. Brooks,
# Wilmington, Del; Mrs. ]. H. Co.
lee, of Harrington, Del; VIM. En-
lis, of Houston, Del; Robert H. and
Warren B. Ennis, Of Wilmington,
Del. Two grandchildren, Harry
Brooks, of Peroa, ILL.,; Katherine
ennis, of Wilmington, Del. Three
lephews, Salisbury Ennis, of Dow
r, Del; Henry and George Lawson,
f Millsboro, Del. Services were
eld at 2 o'clock Saturday, Novem-
er 80, Houston M. e. church, in
barge of Rev. w. Buckson, assisted
v Rev. A. G.. Thomas, of Queens
own, Md, a former pastor of Hous- :
On church, and intimate friend of f;
Ir. Ennis. Interment at Hollywood ]
emetery, Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
MILFORD GIRL WEEDS MILTONAN

On Tuesday morning at seven o.
clock in Christ Episcopal Church
Miss Mary Caulk Reedy, youngest
daughter of Mrs. Edith Reedy, be-
came the bride of Joseph E. Lank,
Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lank
of Milton. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Joseph Kinks. The
bride was given in marriage by her
sister, Miss Elizabeth Reedy. Only
the immediate families were pres
ent. The bride wore becoming
dress of black satin trimmed with
eggshell satin, with a black hat and
carried pink carnations. They left
after the ceremony for
Miami, Florida, where they will
make their future home.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
WhirLs OF Winter

With Christmas less than two
weeks away the social activities are
almost at a standstill. The 1920
Bridge Club has decided not to have
any more meetings until after the
holidays. AS the days become less
few and the list of things to be done
grows to unbelievable lengths, there
will be only time to do the required
and nothing extra. Mrs. 1. d. Short
is the only one this week with the
courage to brave big party with
all of the other numerous duties that
NOW confront the busy person. This
time comes but once a year, and
while it taxes every ones endurance
to the last ounce, we enjoy it and
never fail to get all the thrills of
the season.
H
The Sunny Monday" Bridge Club
met this week with Mrs. Thomas
Simpson. Mrs. Howard G. Sapp sub
stituted for Mrs. Louis Ryder.
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Word has come through friends of
Mrs. John r. Sappington, of Balti-
more, of the marriage in November
of her sister, Miss Alyce Wilson
Richardson, to Mr.. Emmet Randolph
Wooten, at which time Mrs. Sap
pington acted as matron of honor.
Mrs. Wooten visited Milford several
times while the Sappingtons made
their home here and made many
friends. 1t will be of interest to
Milford friends too to know that Mrs.
Sappington is teaching French in a
private school in Ruxton, a suburb
of Baltimore, and is also broadcast
ing each day from Station WCBM.
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Mrs. William T. Watson, Jr., ar
rived home from a trip to the Pa
cific coast on Saturday. MIR. Watson
anticipating her safe arrival planned
a family dinner for Sunday in her
honor. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Cornelius Hall, of Clayton; Mrs.
Charles Heisler and Miss Lucy Hall.
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Jean Grier celebrated her ninth
birthday on Wednesday by giving a
birthday supper to a few of her
friends. The hour was at five, and
the guests were invited to the dining
room where the table was beautiful
with the seasons colors-green and
red. Red candles in green candle
sticks with a center piece of red
poinsettas made things look very
festive. Favors and baskets in red
and green with some miniature dolls
added to the loveliness of the decora-
tions. A platter supper was served
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
DELAWARE GROWERS
WIN AT FRUIT SHOW
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Paragon variety-First, H. E. Gov
erdale, Dover; second, Elmer F1ke
Easton.
Glass 2-B, best plate of any varie-
ty-First, Mulberry Hill Orcharo
Company, Easton; second, w. L.
Smith Orchards, Cheswold; third IL
E. Coverdale, Dover.
Glass S, best bushel basket:
Jonathan variety - First, Wissla-
heeker Orchard Company, Seaford.
King David variety-First, Wiss1a-
heeker Orchard Company, Seaford.
Stayman Winesap variety-F1rst'
Elmer Fike, Easton; second, W1ssla-
heeker Orchard Company, Seaford;
third. w. Mason Shehan, Easton.
York Imperial variety-First, Null
berry Hill Orchard Company, Eas-
ton; second, Elmer Fike, Easton.
Winesap-First, w. Mason She
han, Easton.
Rome Beauty variety-First, w.
L. Smith Orchards, Cheswold; sec
ond, Elmer Fike, Easton.
Glass 6, best bushel of any varie-
ty-First, H. E. Coverdale, Dover;
second, w. L. Smith Orchards, Ches-
void; third, Elmer Fike, Easton.
Glass 8, best barrel of apples ex-
L. Smith Orchards,
Potatoes
Glass 13 and IA, best peck and
barrel of white potatoes-First, AL
bert Fike, Easton.
There were no premiums awarded
On vegetables as nearly all of them
had been frozen during the late cold
ireeze.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
AMERICAN LEGION NOTES
Sussex Post No. s

Sussex Post, No. 8, meets the first
Monday night Of the month. The next
regular meeting night is January G.
Start the New Year right by coming
out. There will be installation of Off
GERS. Give your new officers a good
send off.
Paynter Joseph was carried TO the
Lewes Hospital on December 10 in the
American Legion Ambulance.
Have you paid your 1880 dues? The
National Commander has for a slogan
EVERY member in 1929 signed up by
December 81 for 1890" Help him carry
out his plan by attending to this mat
ter at once. If you served in the
World War you belong in the Legion.
'In peace as in war we serve"
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Just another reminder that January
1 is the late date on which application
may be made for adjusted compensa-
tion.
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P. C.-elect Clendaniel announces the
of the Secretary of the
Charles S. Calhoon.
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Have you ordered your Legion Cap
from Comrade Hayden? Do it now be-
fore you forget.
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The boys and girls of J1lizabethtown,
Pa, always know where to find Santa
Claus on Christmas morning. On the
past eight Christmas days Conewago
Post has presented the old gentleman
lnder the branches of community
Christmas tree in Centre Square.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
MILFORD GRANGE

The election of officers was not
completed last Saturday night, and
at the usual meeting next Saturday
evening the election of lecturer
will be a special order Of business.
Mrs. Mum, who has held this office
for nine years, declined reelection.
The lecture hour will be in charge
of Mrs. G. E. Grove, who has pre-
pared an interesting program. Re-
member the acticles for the box that
is to be sent to Stokeley. These
should all be in Saturday night.
Juveniles meet as usual, with busi-
ness and program.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
ALL SCHOOL BUSES
ARE INSPECTED
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For the past month, the several
departments have carried on an ac-
tive and carefully outlined cam
paign, in compliance with the Gov
ernor's suggestions, and have met
with apparent hearty cooperation
from all interests concerned, to the
end that every reasonable precau-
tion is being taken to safeguard the
children riding in school buses.
Milford chronicle., 1929-12-13
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Emma Whaley entertained a few
Of her friends Friday afternoon, it
being her eighth birthday anniver-
sary. The afternoon was spent play
ing games. After refreshments were
served the little ones departed, wish
ing her many more birthdays. Those
nresent were: Dorothy Stevens,
Frances Waddington, Frances Beck,
Irene Daniels, Priscilla Jester, Marie
walls. Dorothy Bushbarn, Nettie
Whaley. Emma received many pres
ents.