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New Britain herald., 1930-05-13
EXPLANATION OF YESTERDAYS CARTOON
TOMORROW-The Chair That Grew

the departmen. of health grows in importance. A laboratory IS essen tiaI 10 every we'll organized health department and efficiency could not tc maintained without this facility
 "The laboratory report. as sub mirted hy OUT pacterlologtst. stresses the importance of now procedures that have been undertaken during the yoar. We anticipate that the local physicians Will realize the inn portanCe of these new tests. r. is our intention in the near future 10 ne able 10 carry out Wassermann and Vidal tests, thereby avoiding delay. which IS now necessary. We believe that municipal laboratory should take care of all specimens sent in. We would appreciate any suggestions from physicians which would improve our laboratory stand ard. as we are anxious to render as much service as possible, through this division.
 school Work
 The school work in this city Is under the direction Of the board Of education. This work IS done by two physicians. four nurses. three dental hygiealsts. one nutriuonist. and 24 physical instructors. "It is unnecessary for me 10 men ton how important it is 70 safeguard tho health o" our future citizens by physical examinations during their school career 10 detect physical de feets that may impa'r their future hcalth.
 Tn the control of communicable diseases the daily inspection of chll- dren in classrooms, as carried out " the board of education. is of ut- 1 most importance to our community We appreciate the cooperation given US by the members Of this depart mont,
 Dental Clinic
 "The work Of this cllnic consists os providing dental care for chil- Grcn referred hy the school depart ucnt and various welfare organlza- tons.
 From a public health standroint i the proper care of children'7 teeth Is very important. as Te arc all aqa-e Of the numerous infections drought on by neglect Of the mouth
 "Thc clinic director is on q part time basis and docs very efficient work. We ask all organizations that come in cont1ct with children "hc arc in need of dertal care, whose parents al, financially unable tc ] proyllo salr.-. 10 avail themselves Of 1 this valuahl" service,
 Vital Statistics
 "Accurate vital statistics are one ! C. tho most important items ir health department practice With out this information available, 3 ] woll-directcd program to improve the health of a community cannor be formulated. The value Of statis- tics depends on the accuracy and honesty Of the men who are legally qualified to fill out birth and deatf records, and the intelligence ot their interpretation.
 Many death certificates arf yalueiess for statistical purposes be cause too indefinite terms are useC as the primary cause Of death. Ger tifcates are often so illegibly writ ten that to accurately record then is q difficult task. Legbillty and ac curacy are essentials to be observed in completing birth and death rec ords, if justice is 10 be obtained when legal matters are involved.
 Effort extended in carrying GU the above principle is worthy Of al those charged with this duty. Division of Sanitation
 Cities arc collections Of lndt vi1ual units grouped more or les
New Britain herald., 1930-05-13
DEATH RATE HERE
 GUT DURING 1929
0-8r--a.ed Hrom FI.st rsgrJ

-7 ..@ fa- ta2a During Inc gear .t peop.. l.r1 Tho If-t death afa .a comparison with other com- -ur.-.-a et similar size. is rery low. and >aH Rr,-a.n should be proud of tte record.
 During inc year there were f.411 -rtt-. giving Il birth rate of 177. During 1918 there were 1907 births, str.n- a rate Of GG.-. There has .aer a marked decrease in our birth rate
 The infant mortality rate has 1ren steadily decreasing from a rate Of tff& per thousand births in 1916 70 5a- Tor 1929. During the year racre W1e a total Of T babies who died under one year Of age.
 Communicable Disease
 "Thn control or communicable diseases consists Of proper isolation Of patients and contacts, inycstiga- ton of the source Of infection, and educating tho public in order 10 have proper cooperation.
 "fn order to more effectively control comnu0ica ble diseases in this community. jt IS Of utmost inl- nortance 10 have an isolation hospi- tai as in numerous instances. per sons afflicted with communicable diseases cannot ho properly isolated. due to B lack cf room in the house hold and the large number Of per- sons in the family
 "Tavesticauons 10 determine the source of infection are properly car red out for every case reported 10 our office.
 We have adopted inc policy Of publishing articles in our local news rapers to acquaint our citizens with health subjects. The press has given
New Britain herald., 1930-05-13
Nenereal Disease Clinic

"On the 9th Of March, I93o. a tenere2I disease clinic was opened by the board Of health. This clinic js held at the New Britain General hospital under the direction of DTS. George II. Dalton and Richard W Pullen. It was gratifying 10 have the city make this progressive move, as it 1ill mean an economic saN- ing 10 the municipality and state. Although the clinic is in its infancy over 5o citizens received treatment during the month Of March. A thorough investigation of the inan- cial status of each patient is made before becoming eligible for admis- sion 10 the clinic.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-13
Tuberculosis

'.0-s 7oTE Te CarrIfd on " Mss Bernadetta Labadio, R. N. Of the hoard of health in conjunction with two nurses Of the Tuberculosis Relief society.
 "The tuberculosis mortality rate has decreased from 1.51 in 1919 to og9 In 1929.
 Tuberculosis prevention con- sists Of educating the public to the various modes or transmission, and the proper precautionary measures 10 bo taken by the patient in order 10 prevent the spread of the disease This work has been very well taken care Of ry the above mentioned ELrscr
New Britain herald., 1930-05-13

csnerols space to the department Of health. We hope through this enamel 70 have the citizen5 and 4ual~ children avail themselves Of F.-rlor.5 2. o-or.l'c .casGrcs. such as to@n-anrroz.0. typhoid inoculanons, ,aroluatro~ against smallpox. e'r.
 The cooperation Of citizens by rrotecune themselves agalnst trans m1-elol- diseases through inocula- -or. racr1oalor. and complying arh hoard Of health regulations, Ho.ll materially reduce the com uInIcat.c disease rates.
 Diphtheria
 "Stre- 1919 this disease has de err. sad from rate of 2.o5 per thoa>arl population 70 o.45 for 1922. The year 1926 7-as the lowest, being a--1. The last two years have snoau slight increase over 1226.
 "ALtEo.rh inc above mentioned rates are row. I feel that unless all children under the age ot io are property sn.m.nized against this 55sease. 0a are 10 expect gradual increase Other cities have com gIary ~tpad o1r dlphtheria through inc administration Of toXin-anti- to1lr.
 "aIt communIues should provide means Of lmmunzing children in tamuez that are Financially unable :o avail themselves Of this valuable 7ro'ocrou. strongly recommend to tho board oc health commissioners 10 take 'hs matter of dlphtheria rv.t ruton under serious considcra-
New Britain herald., 1930-05-13
Laboratory

"The work Of the laboratory in- creases each year and it's value to
New Britain herald., 1930-05-13
Measles

"l1eas.oz 0as rpidemic during the latter psrl of 1925 and the first a-arter oc ta-0. there being 1467 -asos The deaths from this out .rea- sya~s -,r.ElnEiv low.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-13
FIRE COMMISSION RECOMMENDS MORE
 MOTOR APPARATUS
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7.ms and sometimes delay the ar rlval of assisting companies for SeN- eral minutes after alarms are sound ed The hazards which attend thi@ condition have long been recognized bv the chief Of the fire department and have been the subject of numar- ous communications from 'h" N&- t.onaI Board Of Fire Cndar"rt@rs.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-13
allpON and Typhoid Fever

Since the 1924 smallpox out ..raE. rs ha,c had only one case i'll Ir-> This ease was d young boy a no had contracted the disease in an aa.o=0nE town
 "Typroid f.tor has been decreaa- ng steadily every year since 1925. We have had from 10 eases each vr4r. -.n tu q deaths
New Britain herald., 1930-05-13

(on request. cent with Uamped. ad I dressed envelope. MT. Ripley will furnish proof Of anything depicted by him).
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New Britain herald., 1930-05-13

Cities arc collections Of lndi si1ual units grouped more or less
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-27
FELTON,

The farmers are very busy through
: this section cutting wheat. But they
are expecting to get cheap prices
for their wheat as it is not reported
to be very high.
The farmers are wishing for rain
as their crops are in need of rain.
Quite number are reporting a bad
stand in their tomatoes. They have
noticed the black shank are bad in
the field. The sweet potato fields
are looking good.
Strawberries are all gone here, but
blackberries are ripe now, but only
a few have them around here. They
are selling for good prices. They
sold last week for $400 a crate,
which is very good.
Miss Annie Kelly, who has been
very i'll for some time, is slowly i'm
proving. She left on Sunday for At
lantic City, accompanied by her
nurse and her brother, Charles Kel-
ly Her friends here are hoping she
will soon be much improved.
Mrs. Roland Ford, who has been
i'll for several weeks, is not improv-
ed. She is growing very weak, but
we hope she will soon recover.
FELTON, baseball team played Mil
ford ball teams on Saturday. The
game ended in favor of the FELTON,
boys.
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-27
MILFORD boy ON
EXPEDITION
Elbert ]. Thawley Expect
ed Home Sometime
Next Week.
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lNsOHffHHeH JIOm FHSt ENgEl
latitude 10000 and longitude 1O7 per
cent west, there appeared in the
limits of our Royal Domain-the
Byrd Antarctic Expedition-bOund
southwark for the equator and the
south pole; be it remembered that
the said vessel and officers and crew
thereof have been inspected, passed
on by ourself and our Royal Staff
and May 1t Be Known by all you
sailors, marines, land-lubbers and
others who may be hOnOred by his
presence that Elbert ]. Thawley,
having been found worthy to be
numbered as one of our trusty she'll
backs, has been gathered to our fold
and duly initiated into the solemn
mysteries of the Ancient Order of
the Deep; Be it further understood
that by virtue of the power invested
in me | do hereby command all my
subjects to show due honor and re-
spect to him whenever he may enter
our realm. Disobey this order under
penalty of our royal displeasure.
Given under our hand and seal,
Steamer Eleanor Boiling, Davey
Jones, his Majesty's Scribe, Neptu-
nus Rex, Ruler of the Raging Main;
God Speed and safe return.
"Signed by G. L. Brown, Master of
the Eleanor Boiling"
This certificate is attracting a
great deal of attention by many who
after reading it are sending their
concentrations to Mr.. Thawley.
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-27
CAPTURE TWO
ON CHARGE OF
STEALING SAFES
Layton COnOway and Ivan
Mears, Accused Of Pen
insula RObberieS.
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1t was found last Thursday. The
money had been taken but the
checks and other papers were not
disturbed.
On Friday night, two weeks ago,
the Diamond State Roller Mills, at
Milton, were entered and safe re-
moved and carried to the Hazza rd
woods, about three miles from Mil
ton, and broken open. About 5000
and a Liberty bond in it was stolen.
A few night later the store of Geo.
HA.McGee, in SelbyVille, was entered,
evidently for the purpose of stealing
his safe which contained money.
The robbers were frightened away
before they succeeded in getting it
or any articles from the store.
The two men are believed to he
implicated in many other robberies
on the Peninsula within the past
month.
Conaway, it is alleged, has served
time in California, Illinois and Ohio
as well as in the New Castle County
Workhouse. Mears already has ten
charges hanging over him in the
Sussex County Courts, in addition to
the recent safe robberies.
Layton Conaway, who is said to
have confessed the theft of three
safes in lower Delaware and Mary
land, has served time in the New
Castle County workhouse under a
sentence imposed in Court of Cen
eral Sessions.
Layton's record shows that he was
paroled by Judge Rice for two years
on May 20, 1925, after he had plead
ed guilty to a charge of larceny,
but he was returned to the court on
July %, 1925, by Parole officer ].
Albert Oliver for violating his pa
role. His parole violation was the
stealing of an automobile. He was
then sentenced to one years impris-
He made application for parole at
the February, 1926, meeting of the
Board of Parole, but the application
was refused.
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-27
GREENWOOD TO
VOTE ON BOND
BSUEFOR WATER
Saturday Afternoon, June
%, Between Hours OF
Two And Four O'clock.

Saturday afternoon, June %, be-
tween the hours of and 4, the tax
ables of Greenwood will decide whe-
ther or not the town shall bond for
a sum adequate to furnish it with a
modern water supply system for
domestic and fire protection pur-
poses. 1t is predicted that the
vote will sustain the bond issue.
At a recent mass meeting of the
voters, speakers explained the many
advantages of an adequate water
supply. Charles w. Boyer, of Dover,
told of the savings in fire insurance
premiums by the installation of a
system which meets the approval OF
the Underwriters Association. r. c..
Beckett, State Engineer, told of the
many advantages from the stand
point of health. J. f. Haddaway,
engineer from Wyoming, went into
detail as to costs and the require
ments of the Underwriters. G. F.
Johnson of Magnolia, explained how
his town had installed their water
supply system and how it had been
done on limited means.
The Fire Company. feeling their
inadequacy in time of fire because
of the lack of an adequate water
supply, are especially interested and
hope that the voters will approve
the bond issue.
The renewed activity of the Sni-
der Packing Corporation at their
large Greenwood Plant is especial
ly gratifying inasmuch as they en-
ploy a large force of men and wO-
men the greater part of the year
and have contracted with the farm
ers in the surrounding communities
for the growing of hundreds OF
acres of peas, lima beans, beets and
tomatoes.
The residents believe that their
town is entering a period of activ-
ity and prosperity much more last
ing and stable than the ill-fated
wartime prosperity
The New Process Fiber Company
is operating full force busily engag-
ed in filling their many orders.
The announcement from the State
Board of Education that Green
wood was on the building program
for the coming fiscal year was
gratefully greeted by those who
have so tirelessly worked for a new
school building.
The Fire Company closed its car
nival season Saturday evening, June
IA. They report a successful carni-
vol with not nrOcpade OrOhablV
touching $500. The grand prize, a
Chevrolet sport couple was awarded
to w. D. Clendaniel of Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-27
SHORT COURSE
ENDS AT U. OF D
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University eleven years ago. The at
tendance was also the largest.
To the boys in the group the visit
Friday afternoon to the Blue Hen
dairy farm of Claude P. Hearn, near
Newark, where they inspected the
cattle was one of the most interest
ing features of the week. A cattle
Judging contest was conducted for
the boys and they were agreeably
surprised when they learned that
Mr.. Hearn in addition to being their
host also offered two calves as
prizes in the cattle judging contest.
Albert Buckwater, of Middletown,
placed the highest in this contest
and he was awarded a pure bred
Guernsey bull calf. George Robbins,
of Milford, who got second place,
was awarded a Guernsey heifer as
prize.
Prof. George L. Schuster, agrono-
mist at the University, was the
speaker to the boys Friday after
noon, while the girls were add ess-
ed by Miss M. Jane NewcOmb, for
merly of Penn State College. The
Vespers Friday evening were in
charge of the Sussex County group
of boys and girls. This was followed
by a program in Wolf Hall by the
club members who made up their
own program of songs, recitations
and skits.
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-27
BOYS AND GIRLS
URGED STUDY
MARKETING G
All Club Camp Was Ad-
dressed By James c.
Stone Last Saturday.

Urging every boy and girl attend
ing the National All Club Camp to
read and study the Agricultural
Marketing Act, James C. Stone, vice
chairman of the Federal Farm
Board, last Saturday morning dis
cussed cooperative marketing and
the promotion of cooperative mar
keting by the Board.
"It is our opinion" he said, that
cooperation is the only thing that
offers real hope for agricultural
prosperity. The cooperation among
farmers that is being promoted by
the Farm Board is nothing more
than a broadening of the team work
you young people are doing in your
All Clubs. Members of All Clubs
know the advantages of co-opera-
ton in their work, they know how
to lead others and also to follow
leadership. They can be of great as
sistance in developing this program
which will enable farmers, through
collective action, to put. agriculture
on a sound financial basis"
IAGpI6S6uldJlN0 VI. Ns I4duSSn VI
Iowa, Chairman of the Agricultural
Committee in the House Of Repre-
sentatives, addressed the delegates
at the evening campfire gathering.
He told them that although educa-
ton is of extreme Importance they
must never forget that toll is the
price of success.
The educational tour for Saturday
afternoon included visit to Mt.
Vernon. Mary Campbell of Wash
ington and Ed. Hays of Kentucky
placed a wreath on the tomb of
George Washington.
Earl L. Butz of Indiana, presided
over the program at the club ban
quet at the U. S. Chamber of Com
merce. The program was entirely
in the hands of the All Club men,
bers, and was in the form of a tour
of the United States, ending at the
Capitol. s.,,.e.
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-27
SMYRNA LEGION
MAKING PLANS
FOR nth OF JULY
Program Will Open In the
Morning With A Street
Parade---BOat Races.

Smyrna is preparing a most inter
esting and enjoyable program for
the Fourth of July. The David c..
Harrison Post, No. IA, American
Legion, is sponsoring the big event,
supported in their worthy effort by
Smyrna Business Mems Association
and numerous other organizations of
the community
The program for the day will open
at 8 a. m, Fourth of July morning
with a street parade consisting of
numerous floats, representing the
different organizations and business
interests of the community. The pa
rade will be headed by the famous
Smyrna Band.
Following the parade of floats, one
of the largest out-board motor boat
races to be held in this part of the
country will start ON Lake Como,
just south of Smyrna.
Glass B, C, D and family runabout
out-bOard motors will be included
in this race. All entries will be free
with prize award for first, second
and third places, going to the sue
cessful contestants. Motor boat own
ers are invited to enter their boats
in one or more of the races which
will last throughout the morning
and perhaps extend over until after
noon.
At 2 p. m. canoe races, swimming
races and row boat races will be
held at Lake Como. These races al
so will be free to enter, with suit
able prize awards going to the first,
second and third places.
Later in the evening, the Smyrna
Business Mems Association has ar
ranged for spectacular display of
fireworks, which will be perhaps
the largest display Smyrna will ever
witness.
The public for miles and miles
around will undoubtedly share with
the residents of Smyrna, their glor-
ious Fourth of July. The hand of
friendly welcome will be extended
to everyone, young, old, rich and
poor alike. The day will contain
hours of pleasure, of sports which
are thrilling, of sport which will be
clean and of interest to all
On behalf of the numerous or
ganizations taking a part in con-
Quoting such large program, the
David C. Harrison Post, No. IA, of
the American Legion wishes to ex-
tend their greetings and invitation
of welcome to every resident of the
State of Delaware.
Everybody plan to spend their
day in Smyrna, on July 4. Remem-
Der, all good roads lead to Smyrna.
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-27
HARRISON

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Horner and
son Frank of Wilmington have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. E.
Veasey.
Mrs. George A. Rust is spending
ten days in Atlantic City with Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph G. Rust.
Rev. L. w. Gordon and family are
leaving this charge to go to North
umberland, Va, and Rev. Schauers
and family are coming here from
a charge in Maryland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Smith of
Washington, D. c., are spending the
week with Mr.. Smiths sister, Mrs.
Cora Prettyman Their daughter, AL
berta will spend the summer here.
Several families gave Rev. L. w.
Gordon and family a farewell party
at Rehoboth Beac hon Tuesday
night.
Mrs. Ida Gordy is attending the
Summer School at Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Vaughn have
moved into the house recently va
Gated by John H. Pase and family.
Raymond Kopple spent the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugo Kopple.
Mrs. Anna Warrington is spending
some time with Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Hudson.
The Home Demonstration Club
held canning demonstration at the
home of Mrs. Molloy c. Vaughn at
on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Stewart and
daughter Betty Jean of Philadelphia
visited Mrs. Leta Warrington on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Howard and
Mrs. Sammons Howard also visited
Mrs. Warrington.
The Ladies Aid met at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Mason on
night, June 26.
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-27
KENT FIREMEN
HOLD MEETING
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companies with but one piece equip
ment are receiving the same per
cent as the larger companies with
two and three engines and ladder
truck, which does not seem fair. An
amendment to the present law was
suggested.
The final reading of the Constitu-
tiOn and Bylaws was read, there
being slight changes from the Origi-
nal, one change being made that of
one person being allowed to hold
more than one office if deemed ad-
Visable.
State President Warren w. Petty
john was present as was also Past
State President Groves, both giving
advice to the local companies.
J. w. Argo of Dover spoke of the
life saving crew and the workings of
same at fires. A competitive demon
stration with team from Robbins
Hose Company and the Harrington
Company will shortly take place.