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Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
MILFORD GRANGE

Last Saturday evening was Ladies
Night i'm Milford Grange with Mrs.
Pearl MessiCk as chairman. The ev-
ening was devoted to music, stunts
and short sketches in honor of Hal
lGwe'en. Everyone enjoyed the pro-
gram and refreshments which were
served aGterward. Next Saturday
evening will be the regular meeting
the first i'm November.
Thursday, October %, Milford de-
gree team went TO Pomona at Del
mar and put ON the fifth degree in
a most creditable manner, so every
one said who saw it. There was a
large class of candidates and also a
large crowd present at the auditor
ium of the new Delmar school. A
delicious chicken dinner was serv-
ed and all who attended from Mil
ford had the full worth of their
time spent in Delmar.
Next Pomona meets at Laurel as
guests of Broad Greek Grange in
January.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
HENRY C. CONRAD,
FOR MER JUDGE,
DIES AT HIS Home
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From 1879 to 1882 he was a men,
ber of the Board of Public Educa-
ton and for two years was it's pres
ident
On March l.. 1880 Mr.. Conrad and
John A. Emerson obtained control
of the Morning Herald, which had
been published for four years by
John O'Byrne, his sister. Catherine
O'Byrne, and three of his sons. The
name was changed to the Morning
News. After four months, Mr.. Emer-
son withdrew from the paper and
Isaac r. Pennypacker, Philadelphia.
Joined Mr.. Conrad. They continued
to publish the paper until January,
1882. Mr.. Conrad deciding to resume
the practice of law, and Mr.. Penny
packer returned to Philadelphia.
In 1880 Mr.. Conrad was appointed
government supervisor of elections
which position was .afterward abOl-
ished He held that place for ten
years.
In 1882 he was elected president
of the Wilmington City Council and
was reelected to the same position
in 1884.
In 1885 he was a candidate for
mayor of the city but was defeated
by the Democratic nominee. He was
later appointed city solicitor of Will
mington which position he held for
four years.
In 1907 Mr.. Conrad was the Re-
nihIican candidate for comptroller
of the county and was defeated by
n votes. His term as city solicitor
was from 1897 to 1901.
From 1906 to 1909 Mr.. Conrad was
postmaster of Wilmington. In 1909
he was appointed judge of the State
Courts by Governor Simeon S. Pen
newill and held that position Tor
the full term of II years.
In July, 1924, he was made State
Archivist and held that position at
the time of his death. He had been
president of the Historical Society
of Delaware and in 1907 published
a history of the State which attract
ed general attention.
Judge Conrad was actively inter
ested in the affairs of the NJ. r.
Church, being member of Grace
M. E. Church, Wilmington. He was
once lay delegate to the General
Conference of the Church. When
his term of judge expired he deter
mined to live quietly at his home,
"The Judges" in Georgetown, but
was prevailed upon to become State
Archivist in which position lie did
valuable work in obtaining and car
ing for many historic documents OF
the State. His home at Georgetown
was so called from the fact that at
least five judges have occupied the
residence. Recently he wrote
booklet on "The Judges" which he
distributed to his friends. In this
home he had a collection Of an
tiques, especially antique pottery,
which is almost invaluable.
Judge Conrad was a member OF
the Wilmington Club, the Whining
ton Country Club and was also an
influential member of the knights of
Pythias and the Independent Order
of Red Men.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
ATTENDANCE GOOD
IN STATE SCHOOLS
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the elementary colOred 1902 and in
the high schools 977.
The attendance for September
was above 800 in each type of
school. The highest percentage of
attendance was in the high schools,
which was 96.1. The school with
three or more teachers was next
with $3.50, the two-teacher school
next with 93.196 and the one-teacher
school had the lowest, 92.1%. For
all these schools the percentages of
attendance for the month of Sep
tember were: Elementary white
94.7; elementary colored 91.5; high
school 96.1 and for white and col
ored 943. The average number of
pupils attending each day of the
month was 1888.
New Castle county stood first in
the percentage of attencance for
the month with 96.6 per cent of the
pupils enrolled in attendance. Sus-
sex county was second with 93.7 per
cent and Kent county third with
912 per cent.
The figures given above are inter
esting in that they show high per-
centage of attendance in our
schools and also that the larger
schools have the highest percentage
of attendance. 1t is also interesting
to note that the number of one
teacher schools is becoming less
each year and as they do the atten-
dance will increase, which is desir-
able. This is one of the benefits of
the larger or consolidated schools.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
MILFORD MAN WINS
NUT GROWING PRIZE
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that were from sections where this
condition did not prevail were not
allowed to enter. There were a few
American chestnuts, some very good
ones, from sections where the blight
had not destroyed the native chest
nut but these were not entered. AS
it happened all entered were Japan
ese or Chinese species, which was
somewhat of a disappointment to
those who hope that a blight resis-
tant American chestnut will yet be
found. 1t certainly looks so far as
if varieties of chestnuts for the
blight area, of horticultural value
would be, Japanese, Castanea Crcn-
alta, or Chinese, Castanea mOlissim. P"
Those grown by Mr.. Austin are OF
the Japanese variety.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
EGG CALENDARS
ARE NOW READY
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a little different basis in that these
calendars are being sent only to
those poultry raisers who will agree
to keep a record of the eggs laid,
the number of layers on hand, and
the number of birds sold or died,
and who will send their reports
each month to IL. S. Palmer, eXten-
sion pOultrymaR University of Del
aware, Newark, Delaware. The
method of reporting will be the
same as that which has been fol-
lowed during the past five years in
which this project has been con-
Quoted in this State.
These poultry calendars are pre-
pared and printed each year at
considerable expense to the eXten-
sion department, and they are fur
nished free of charge to those ponl-
trymen who request them, and who
are interested in making a study OF
the average egg production of the
different flocks in Delaware. These
calendars contain a separate page
for each month of the year on which
to record the egg production, and
they also include many helpful suS-
gestions in regard to the feeding
and management of the flock.
Each poultry raiser who requests
one of these calendars will receive
each month a Summarized report
which will be prepared by Mr.. Pal
mer, and just recently the Septem-
ber report was mailed to each of the
sixty-seven poultrymen who have
been cooperating in this project
during the past year. This report
states that during September the
pullets laid 81 eggs, while the hens
laid 10 eggs, as compared to ~
eggs per bird from the pullets ana
hens in mixed 1ocks, which repre-
sents the average egg production
for a total of 144 farms throughout
the three counties.
In addition to the esq production
records, the September report also
included the formula of the Univer-
sity of Delaware all-mash laying ra-
ton which no doubt will be of in
tcrest to many pOultrymen. This ra-
llO0 GOilSlSlN VI ttJ pOuhNo VI
coarse ground yellow corn, l15
pounds of cracked wheat, 100
pounds of wheat bran, 100 pounds
of flour wheat middlings, 100 pounds
of $3.50 protein meat scraps, %
pounds of dried buttermilk, 30
pounds of alfalfa leaf meal, rs
pounds of SO protein bone meal, 20
pounds of limestone flour, and B
pounds of fine salt.
This mash should be kept before
the birds at all times, and the feed
should be put into the hOppers daily
at 5 to 5 O'Clock in the afternoon so
as to insure all the birds going to
roost with we'll filled crops. Medium
size oyster shell and limestone grit
should also be available in hOppers
in order that the birds may eat all
they require along with this all
mash ration. According to tests
made at the Experiment Station this
mash gives good. results when fed
under artificial light, and it is also
recommended that from 2 to a
pounds of terminated oats be fed
daily in connection with this mash.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
MOVIE BENEFIT FOR
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Monday and Tuesday, November
10 and II, the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Milford Emergency Hospital,
will stage a moving picture, featur-
ing Norma Shearer and Marie Dres-
sler in LET Us Be Gay" Enough
said. We all want to see those two,
as well as the rest of a splendid
cast, for they guarantee a great
picture. And please, for the sake of
the hospital, and those working so
hard to make money for that great
house of mercy, make no other
dates for the 10th or 18th and spend
an evening of fun at the Plaza.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
SHILLING NAMED
TO COMMITTEE
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unit work in study will be heard
with interest by every schOOlman
who attends the two-day session at
Newark, November 13 and IA. Mr..
Morrison is scheduled to speak both
days.
Mr.. Brewer has been engaged to
address the association on the 18th
when he will bring what is perhaps
the greatest problem of modern ed
ucatiOn before that body. namely
vocational guidance. What shall we
do with the pupil who is clearly a
misfit in the classroom? How shall
we properly steer the youth of the
day into the proper occupations OF
life? How can a teacher be certain
that he or she is guiding Alright?
These are some of the questions
that Mr.. Brewer is expected to dis
cuss in his topic, "The Guidance OF
Youth"
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
ALFRED PONT
URGES SUPPORT.
OF REPUBLICANS.
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to the protective tariff for which the
Republican party stands.
Mr.. dupont praised the splendid
record of Governor Buck. whose ad-
ministration he regards as the most
, outstanding i'm forty years for the
welfare of the people.
Mr.. dupont says the people of
Delaware "owe Governor Buck a
debt" which they can repay by sup
porting the Republican ticket which
the Governor favOrs.
Mr.. duPont's statement i'll full
follows:
PERHAPS the opinion of nom
resident on the Delaware political
controversy may be deemed some
what gratutous but my deep inter
est i'm Delaware and all that relates
to the welfare of its citizens pro-
Vokes the following thoughts:
Politics may be defined as the
science of government. Both major
political factions, | am confident are
honest in their belief that the econ
omic laws eXpOunded in their re-
spective platforms will produce the
best government as measured by the
prosperity and cOntentmcnt of the
people.
1.-THE voters should look into the
past for guidance, when uncertain
as to which party to endorse at the
polls. and naturally all wish to vote
for prosperity for the State and for
the Nation, which means for himself
and all those who are dear to him.
A Nation is an aggregate of individ-
uals. a brotherhood in happiness or
in failure.
Il have always been a firm advO-
cate of the protective tariff, scien-
tificaiIy administered. Our nations
growth to the dominant financial
power on the globe is due to the
protective tariff as the underlying
economic principle and cornerstone
of the Republican party.
"A general election is no occasion
on which to voice approval or other
wise of any particular candidate
but to support the party, the one for
whose political principles the voter
stands.
Were | to cast a vote in Della
ware this fall, l should unquestion-
ably vote for the Republican ticket
as a whole and without individual
prejudice. In particular would this
be gratifying as an endorsement of
Governor Buck and his administra-
tion.
Delaware has known many gov
crnors during the past forty years,
the period covered by my intimate
knowledge of its political history.
Some have been most creditable,
others somewhat different. My mem
Ory, however, does not record one
who has so consistently and so UNI
selishly discharged the important
duties of his office in subservience
TO the welfare of the citizen as has
Governor Buck. This statement will
so unchallenged, ! am confident.
"The people of Delaware owe
Governor Buck debt, which they
should discharge to such an extent
IS is individually pOssible-when
tDlitical affiliations do not prescribe
otherwise. the least one can do i'm
order to discharge his obligation is
to vote for that which the Governor
stands and the ticket which he sup
ports"
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
CLUB WOMEN TO
MEET AT DOVER
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ing Interesting" Mrs. George Car
ter.
Discussion; Methods Used BY
Other Clubs"
Club Programs, Mrs. John p.
Salisbury.
Discussion: Programs Used by
Other Clubs"
Club Ideals, Mrs. Ridgely Har-
ringtOn.
Luncheon.
2 p. M:
Song, America, the Beautiful"
Motion Pictures, Mrs. Barsham.
Discussion: Questions"
Solo, Mrs. Russell Wilson.
Reading, Mrs. G. Herbert Smith.
Safety, Senator Louis A. DreXler.
Questions.
Adjournment.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
FELLOWSHIP CLASS SOCIAL

o trim your whiskers and sleek up
your coat,
And respond to this old cat-call;
The tabbies and tOmmies will con-
gregate
And howl at the Black Catermaul
On Tuesday evening, November the
4th, at 204 East Front St.
Residence of DR.. Gregorius.
We urge all members to be present
and enjoy
A Black Cat Party
For Halloween.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31

Kitchens of Millsboro, became the
bride of Lee r. Mumford, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Mumford of near
Millsboro.
Miss Mildred Tingle entertained
Miss Dorothy Stoeckel Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Parker of
Georgetown visited with Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Donaway Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
INFANT DEATH
RATE INCREASED
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The healthiest year for babies in
Delaware and in the United States
as a whole was 1927 in which the
mortality rates were, respectively,
II and 65 per 1000.
This years average of 81 is far
better than the States worst year OF
the past decade, 1928, when 1O4
children out of each 1000 died. The
average for the United States in
1923 was n.
Oregon led all the States in the
Union last year wit han infant NOR
tality rate of only 4S per 1000 Ore
gon showed also the lowest birth
rate for the year, HI.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31

Mrs. William Belts and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Linford Mitchell and
daughter Betty and MIR. and Mrs.
Horace Mumford and family.
Misses Madeline and Ruth Parker
visited Miss Thelma Campbell on
Saturday.
Saturday October 25, Miss Helen
Mears, daughter of Mrs. Charlie
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
CAMPAIGN SPEAKER AT
LINCOLN

The outstanding orator of the
political contest in Delaware is Or.
R. P. Carson, of Colorado, who is a
relative of Kit Carson, the famous
Indian Scout. He is lifelong DEM
ocrat and is treating the prohibition
issue from a non-partisan viewpoint.
He will speak in the NJ. E. Church
at Lincoln this Friday evening at
$3.50 o'clock. The general public is
invited.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
TALL CEDARS
IN PARADE
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of Evergreen Forest on its wonder
full appearance at the affair stated
that an organization of the stand
ing of Evergreen Forest was hard
TO beat. In continuing his CONVEX
sation he stated that he still retains
the lasting impressions of the hos
pitality and good will of the Mil
ford folks he received on his visit
here when President Harding was
made a Tall Cedar. Outstanding was
his recollection of the wonderful
chicken dinner he received that day.
The dOwn-State boys made the
trip by auto and all report good
time.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
PHILLIPS HILL

Mrs. Gladys Hudson is in the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital for treat
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green MumfOrd en-
tertained Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs.
James Mumford and family, Mr.. and
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31

Mrs. Lille Donaway is on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Parker had
as their weekend guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Day and son Norman
Jr,, of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31
PARISH HOUSE CARD PARTY

Don't forget the card party to be
held in the parish house Wednesday
evening, November 5.
A comfortable warm room and an
interesting game for a cold evening.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31

You can ruin a party with toe
much planning.
Milford chronicle., 1930-10-31

We dislike a man who is always
smiling.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
LACOSTE RECOVERED
French Tennis Ace, According to Big. Bill Jilden. Will Be Able to Play in TourneyS.

New York. Jan. 9S t.P,-Tennis fans who have been basing their predictions Of an American victory in Davis Cup competition this year on the expected absence Of Rene La costc, French ace, will have 10 re- wise their argument. or abandon them altogether.
 Lacostc, SO Big Bil rildcn says in inc magazine, American Lawn Tennis, has fully recovered from the illness that forced him out Of the Davis Cup challenge round last year and again will be an active per former in most of the big intcrna tlonal tournaments, as well as in the Davis Cup contests.
 With illness keeping l.acostc out of the Wimbledon and Davis Gun play last yt&r. Jean Borotra and Henri Cochct just managed 10 beat oH tho American effort to rccapturo the trophy. With I.acostc back in inc fray the American task will be that much more difficult this year
 Tildcn added that the French ar, experimenting with the new dou- blcs teams, Cochct and Jacqucs Grueon, Borota and Lacostc and Christian Boussus and Rene Dcbu- Ztlet Borota and Cochct wcr. beaten by the American youngsters Johnny Van Ryn and Winner Ali son in the Davis Cup challcng, round doubles last year.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
PROTESTED GAMES
County ~" League Basketball Man accrs to Meet at Hartford Of-
 flee Saturday Afternoon.

Several protested games will he discussed at a meeting of County "Y' leageu basketball team man. agers to be held in the County Y. NJ. C. A office at Haynes street. Hartford, at o'clock Saturday aft- elnoon. the meeting having been called for this purpose by High Con- missioner Harry N. Anderson of Hartford. Several contests in both the senior and intermediate circul's have been protested on the grounds o! inefficient rcfcreeing. and action will be taken in these cases.
 Mir. Anderson has ruled out the protest submitted by Hazardvil'e following it's defeat in West Avol, passing his decision on the fact that Hazardville walked off the floor and thereby forfeited all claim to consil- eration of it's complaint. A South- ington- Mapping senior game and l'l- ternediate games between the same teams. between SouthinGton and kensington. and between Wappin- and the New Britain Whippcts will be taken mp Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
MACK WILL HAVE
 LINEUP INTACT
Other Major League Clubs Plan
 to Strengthen Rosters

New York. Jan. 2S UP)-Connie Mack'S world champion Philadelphia Athletics arc expected to start the 1880 season with last years lineup intact, but the other leading major league pennant contcnders have definite plans for strengthening their teams as the clubs prepare to move southward for spring training.
 The Chicago Cubs have obtained Lester Bell from Boston and will try out q number of major league pitchers. Unless Gabhy Hartnett has recovered from the ailnG arm which kept him out of action last season the Cubs also will need another re- ccivcr.
 The New York Yankees need pitching strength to make them con- tenders and must fill vacancies at third base and in left field. Ben Chapman and Dusty Cooke. St. Paul rockies. arc sl2tcd for the bcrths.
 Cleveland and Detroit hope to de- velop first class shortstops and the Tigers also need pitching strength to put them in the race.
 Pittsburgh is counting of Gus Suhr. costly San Francisco recruit first baseman. to complete the Pirate intield and expects Grantham to per form satisfactorily at second. If Eddie Marshall or Andy Reese comes through at second base. and one Of the recruits makes good in the outtield the New York Giants weakest spots will be strengthened.
 Harry Hcilman and Bob Mcusel are expected to give the Cincinnati ltods the needed hitting strength in their outhcld.
 Al St. Louis Manager Gahby Street h&T secured ;'parky Adams from Pittsburgh 10 complete his infcld and believes the Cards need only pitchin" strength 10 make them q strong National league contender.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28

One week they look like a million
 dollars and the next time they play they are helpless on the ofGcnse and
 seem to be playing lifeless basket ball.
 Last year the Buttmakers finished in fifth place and that is where they are now in a tie with the Gascos. If the Stanley Works hopes to keep in the running a victory must be scored tonight.
 Fafnirs ys. Cabinet Lock Fifnirs arc about two games out 0, first place. Since Coach Bill Rice
 was able to get his regulars back in the lineup the team has lost only ono game and that was after two | overtime periods when the Gascos were the final winners. If Fatnirs can again get into winning form ! they will be ready to move up if
 any of the three leaders should slip. P. & r. Corbin is idle and it will 1 be q good chance for its rivals from
 across Orchard street. the Cabinet 1 Lock team. to move into a tic for
 eighth place by winning over Tal- | nirs.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
PRIMO ON A DIET
Admirers of Giant Italian Heavy weight Asked 10 Confinc Gifts 10 Oranges and Apples.

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-tP-Adnirers Of Primo Camera. the large Italian heavyweight, who came 10 his train ing quarters bearing gifts Of food have been requested to restrict their offerings to apples and orangcs-for Primo is on dict.
 New acquaintances of the Italian, noting his size. have sent huse steaks, whole chceses and other dcllcacies. Primo, not wishing to of lend, has attempted to cat every thing-with considerable success. But his manescr, Leon Cic, has or dered him to stick to regimen out lined by his trainer until he boxes Elzear RiouX here Friday night.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-28
By JAY VESSELS Sports Editor

Associated Press Feature Service)
 Boston, Jan. 2S tPD-Here in Bos- ton where outfielders run up a right smart mileage backing up pitchers specializing in nothing balls, they're counting heavily on Walter Berger, the Braves new outticldcr.
 Berger comes from the Pacific coast league, the origin of such great prospect as Earl Avcrill, Roy Johnson and Smead Jolley.
 That distinction didn't land him a job with the Braves, though.
 It was his ability to go out and get fly balls and step up to the plato and smack the ball that produced the promotion.
 Berger, who broke into the pro game in the Utah-Tdaho league. rolled up a batting average of .335 while with Los Angeles last year. The year before Ike hit .3@7 for the same club.
 He is noted for his distance hit ting and in 1929 collected fl dou- blcs and 4o home runs. Being six foot, two. Walter is no speed marvel but he docs move around rather swiftly for q 190 pounder.
 The Braves parted with $50,00O in cash and players for Berger Judging by reports from the west coast cir cult 1t was a good investment.
 And it certainly will be a good investment for Judge Fuchs club if the big boy can make the major league grade for some fresh help is needed tc augment the Braves pres ent fly chasing staff of Eichbourg, Welch and Earl Clark.
 Berger is 4 years old. Is bats and throws right handed.