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Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
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ECONOMY IN POLITICS

Political parties always promise
economy, but they do not usually
practice it after they get elected.
Sometimes the people who have
shouted the most ardently for eco
nomy, vote to spend a lot more
money when they get into office. 1t
is not to be wondered at: Their con-
stituents are continually clamoring
for this or that new expense.
Now we have new situation,
caused by the great deficit which
the federal treasury will show at
the end of the fiscal year. 1t is like
ly to be over $7OO,OOO,OOO and it
might be a lot more. It will cause
much head shaking and deploring in
the corner grocery parliaments. The
village wiseacres will say that
something has to be done about it.
New schemes and projects that
involve great expenditures will start
the next political campaign under
quite a handicap. The politicians
may shout for them, but they will
find a backwash of opinion setting
against them from the home dis
tricts.
Some people claim that $1,000,000,
mn GOULD ho eotyod q, fbo nOcf of tho
federal government if it was run On
strictly business principles. But
anyone who undertook to carry out
those strictly business principles
would find himself in very hot wa
ter in about 10 minutes.
If he attempted to lop off some
bureau that duplicated the work Of
some other agency, he would be
buttonholed by some politician be-
fore he could say Jack Robinson,
telling him that such and such an
official in that bureau was a good
party man, a deserving Republican
or Democrat, and must not be mo-
Tested. So it would go all the way
on saving the whole billion. 1t |
seems about as possible a PROPOSE
ton as diverting the Mississippi ]
River so it would flow into the At
lantic Ocean. Still, economy will be
a popular slogan in 1882, and the
politicians can not safely so against
It too far.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
SOIL FERTILITY

Did you get discouraged about
Your garden last year? Or did the
grass on your lawn show up thin
and scattered? Perhaps the trouble
is simply that you have been taking
out of your soil right along, and not
putting anything back. That kind of
gardening is a form of mining. 1t
is like the work of the gold or cop
per digger, who takes out his highly
priced product, but leaves only des-
olation behind.
Good soils are full Of plant food,
but when you raise vegetables,
grass, or anything else, you SUBJ
tract a good part of that plant food,
and there is much less left for next
year. You must put back as much
as you take out, in the form of good
fertilizer.
The troubles of many farmers in
Delaware are not due so much to
their own lack of effort or the fail
ure of the government to favor them
with fair laws, as to the fact that
they have mined out the richness of
the soil and have put nothing back.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
HICKORY HILL

Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Collins are
the happy parents of fine baby girl
Both are getting along fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Howard and
children were dinner guests of his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Micla-
be.
Mrs. John W. Carey is ill at this
writing, we hope for speedy re-
covery.
Miss Myrtle Kitchens was a guest
of Miss Eva Hudson Of near Frank
ford the past weekend.
Mr. Edward Layton from Phila-
delphia is spending some time with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lay
ton.
We are very sorry about Mr..
Horace Hickman and Robert Hud-
son, Jr., losing their chickens.
Thieves are still travelling through
this way.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
OBITUARY
CoUNsELMAN

Barbara Lee Counselman, two
months old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Benton Counselman. of Houston died
Wednesday, April %. Funeral will
be held Saturday at the home of heI
parents. Rev. Handby officiating. In
terment in Odd Fellows cemetery
Milford. "*
COVERDALE
Thelma Elizabeth Coverdale, in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur B. Coverdale of near Frederica,
departed this life April 8, 1881, of
bronchial pneumonia; aged S months
and IS days. She Is survived by her
father and mother, brother and sis
ter and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon, April s, at two
o'clock in the Pilgrim Holiness
Church at Milford, with singing by
Mrs. Kenton of Milford and Mrs.
Postles Of Lincoln Preaching by the
Rev. Schelhouse. Interment In Odd
Fellows cemetery at Milford.
DERR1CKSON
Mrs. Margaret i. Derrickson, wild
ow of the late Levin H., Derrickson,
a very we'll known resident of
Georgetown died Wednesday, April
1881, after a short Illness due to
heart failure, at the residence of her
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elwood wilkins, 1O6 Cedar
street, Georgetown, where she had
made her home for the past five
years. She was 81 years and six
months old. Funeral services were
held at her late residence, Saturday,
April 4 at 2 p. m, and were conduct
ed by the Rev. Mr.. .Hungerford. In
terment in family lot in Union GEM
etery. Mrs. Derrickson was woman
Of very amiable disposition and
kindly consideration for all with
whom she came into contact, which
won for her the love, respect and
admiration of many dear friends |
which was indicated by the large at
.endance at her funeral. She was al |
ways willing and ready to lend a
helping hand. She leaves to mourn
heir loss six children, Mrs. Sallie
Tray, Rehoboth; Mrs. Lydia Spicer,
Nfrs. Mayme Wilkins, Mrs. Laura
of Georgetown; John NJ.
0errickson of Baltimore and Levin
1. Derriekson. of, Claymont. Mrs
although having attained
| ripe old age. was very active and
lad a remarkable memory, Only
light months. ago she was able to
Lttend the funeral Of her oldest son,
Ynl. B. Derrickson of Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
THE CITY OF MILFORD will

THE CITY OF MILFORD will
have to adopt an entirely new Sc
of ordinances for government of thu
city with the close of the current
year. To draw up laws to cover the
entire city government in all depart
ments, as provided for by the act Of
the legislature granting the City
Charter, calls for wise understand
ing of law, as well as government,
and only lawyer, who has had ex-
perience in municipal government,
should be engaged to perform this
important duty.
The members of the present City
Council, and its president especially
is charged with performing this
work. 1t must be started at once by
engaging legal ability for the work
of high standing. 1t will require
several months to make the first
draft of the various ordinaces, which
will undoubtedly have to be altered
to meet special conditions several
times. This would then be submitted
to the City Council for adoption, and
finally when perfected so far as pos
sible, these ordinances with the Act
creating the Charter by the legis-
lature would have to be printed for
public information, as to the new
form of government and the new
governing the City of
All this will require considerable
time, and should be started as soon
as it is possible to arrange for the
legal service for this work.
The present City Council has
much to perform in connection with
this change in government for Mil
ford by and before the next election
is held.
Get home talent to do this work if
possible, and there is only one man
o chose from, Ruby R. Vale, Esq.
He drew the charter, and it would |
De wise to have the job finished by
he same talent.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
TRINITY

Mrs. r. J. Hastings and daughter
Grace spent Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Pierce Prettyman and mo.
ther, Mrs. Mollie Prettyman at Mil
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Warrington
spent Saturday in Salisbury, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. X. Wright enter
tanned friends from Greenwood and
Bridgeville on Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Nichols and
daughters and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Williams and daughter and Billy
Meyer spent Sunday at the home of
w. +. Hastings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry WalstOn and
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl WalstOn spent
Sunday afternoon at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Parker.
Mrs. R. j. Hastings and daughter
Grace spent Thursday at Middle
town. s,.. =,
MIR. and Mrs. 7. L. With and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. T. West attended the flu
neral of Mrs. J. B. Wright at Fed
eralsburg on Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Hastings spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs.
J. w. Layton in Bridgeville.
Mrs. II. X. Wright who has been
ill for the past week returned to
school ON Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bunting and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe West and daugh
ter of DagsborO and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harland Knowles Of MillsbOro
spent Sunday at the home of l. L.
Willin.
Mrs. Beulah Elliott of Laurel
spent the weekend with her sister,
Mrs. e. L. Warrington.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wheatley en-
tertained relatives from Philadel-
phia on Sunday. fA'(
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Friedel and
daughter spent Sunday with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Condor.
Sunday school at Trinity NJ. E.
Church, April 26, at 9:15 a. m.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
OCEAN. VIEW

The people here are planting and
cultivating gardens in earnest now.
The carpenters. are busy building
and making additions to houses and
business places. ( +, ?. .>r..,l
The Sunday services were well at
tended in the three churches.
At the NJ. .E. Church the Sunday
school was profitable. The sermon
by Rev. C.. W.: Branford was excel
lent. The text was taken from Rev
citation, and concerned the testifying
Of the Christians. ut is better to
have the presence of Jesus Christ
felt within our hearts; than to feel
the neel of Him only" y ..
At the First Christian Church,
Rev. jackson delivered a good SER
mon. One hundred and sixty-six
were present at Sunday school.
Capt. and Mrs. John r. West mo-
tored from their home in Yeadon,
Pa, and spent a few days at their
country home here; also attending
church services at three churches:
st. Georges, Presbyterian and Bethel
NJ. u. Church on Sunday. They call
cd on their sisters, Mrs. James NJ.
Evans and Mrs. Charlie Williams.
Miss Lillian Derrickson has re-
turned home from the sanitarlum
very much improved in health.
Mrs. George Pusey has been quite
sick but is improving.
George Pusey came from his po-
sition in Philadelphia to visit his
wife this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCabe of Re-
hoboth visited Mrs. Edward Hick-
man on Tuesday.
Master Everett Hudson entertain
ed a few of his boy friends OH Sat
urday, April 18, to a birthday party.
He was II years Of age.
Mrs. Ida Townsend has returned
home from visit with her brother
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Davis of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Sallie Turner of Bethany
Beach has purchased the property
Of George Barnett in Ocean View,
formerly the Mrs. Ella Tunnel
Miss Julia Wharton has returned |
home after spending the past week |
in Philadelphia.
Harbeson Hickman is spending |
some time with relatives here.
MIR. and Mrs. Joshua r. James Wis
ted their daughter and son-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bennett and |
laughter; Mary Ross, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. IIbe Davidson and
Sir. and Mrs. Andrew Davidson and
Melba motored to Frank
ord and were dinner guests Of Mr..
ind Mrs. Tasker Davidson on Sun
lay. ..,s.
Mrs. Della Grice of Bayville is
lursing Mrs. George PuSey.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER

BY act of Congress, the famous
poem, the Star Spangled Banner
has been made the national anthem.
The American people are very much
attached to these verses. They tell
the story of struggle against mighty
odds, of the determination of our
people to make our country the
land of the free and the brave"
People who have been through
the terrific emotional experience of
war, are never quite the same again
They are impressed for lifetime by
the alterations of hope and fear of
the war days.
The Star Spangled Banner. ex-
presses the depth of the sentiments
that controlled them at that time.
The singing of it reminds the boys
and girls that they must defend their
country in times of peril.
No one song, however, no matter
how fine, ever fully expresses the
aspirations of q nation. The Star
Spangled Banner is principally a
war song, and it inspires our people
to do their duty in time of war. But
as nation We are hoping and toll
ing for peace. We demand as a ma
tion that the world quit the supreme
folly of making war.
So while we sing the Star Spang-
led Banner with all our hearts, as
tribute to the noble men who gave |
their lives for their country, as a
reminder of the duty of national |
we must also sing the
songs of peace that tell of the hap
pier days to come when there will
be no wars, and men will not COM
nit the supreme folly of settling
their disputes by fighting. As time
goes on, let us hope that the neces-
5ity of having to defend our country
by armed force will disappear. When
hat time comes, we shall not sing
our war songs very much, but the
songs that express our love for our
country will dwell on its beauty, its
nobility of character, its love for
ustice and generosity.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
THE SPRING POETS

About this time, editors always
used to get verses about spring
Women folks with an imaginative
nature felt heart STRINGS as they
saw the birds returning and buds
sprouting, and they sent their
thoughts to their favorite newspa-
per.
There rhymes were frequently not
matched pairs, and their meters
limped painfully. Innumerable such
effusions have gone to the waste
basket, or have. been consumed by
the Unsuitable appetite of the Office
cat. But some editors thought COM
miseratingly of the dear old aunty
back in some quiet village who
wrote such lines. If in q good ma
tured mood. they might print the
somewhat hackneyed stuff, just to
please the dear old girl. 1t was
mervellous moment of triumph for
these old folks, when they saw their
lines in the Immortality of type in
the home town paper.
There are not so many spring
poems written now. 1t takes mental
effort to write even poor one, and
people don't put in much effort now
unless paid for it.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
OVERLOOK

The peach and pear trees are il
full bloom.
The farmers are busy plowins
and getting their ground ready fol
corn.
Mrs. Margaret White of Philadel
phia is spending some time with her
brother, Mr.. and Mrs. William Fish
/ er.
Ira Wells who has been suffering
with rheumatism is able to be
around once more.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Manship and
two children of Harrington and
Miss Willie Hastings of Philadel-
phia spent last Sunday with their
aunt, Mrs. Thomas Campbell, who is
still seriously i'll.
Joseph Mitchell made a business
trip to Philadelphia on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fisher have
returned home after visiting friends
in Philadelphia and New York City.
Mrs. Margaret Robertson and
Mrs. Annie Fisher of East Lansing,
Mich, have been the guests of Mrs.
Margaret White the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Truitt of
HaddOnfield, N. j., spent last Sum
day with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Truitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Trllitt and two
children of Springfield Cross Roads
and Mrs. Edward Martin and Miss
Florence Martin of Milton spent last
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Truitt.
Mrs. Fannie Argo Of near Cape
May is spending some time with her
mother Mrs. Ella Lank and aunt,
Mrs. Fannie Hudson who is ON the
sick list.
Rev. James O'Neil left on Tues
day for Seaford where he has been
assigned to preach for the coming
year.
Congressman and Mrs. r. G. HOus-
ton called on John Houston on
Capt. Frederick Johnson spent
few days last week with his family |
here.
Sunday school next Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. Preaching at il by
our new pastor. EpwOrth League at
1880 p. m. Everybody welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
DELMAR

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Wilson were
Philadelphia visitors on Tuesday.
Mrs. Randolph Sturgis entertain
ed the Tuesday Night Club this
week.
Mrs. V. j. Carmine and Mrs. Cora
Belts spent Friday with their sister
Mrs. II. l.. Tatman of Bridgeville.
=, Mitchell Nelson has returned from
visit with his sister, Mrs. Erne'
MaddOr, in Hartford, Conn.
Mrs. Will S. Marvel, Jr., will Ell
tertain at cards Thursday afternoon,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Harry Eshanl
spent Monday in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Clarence Hcarn met with a
painful accident Friday morning
while out at their farm. After they
had gathered a quantity of green's
and were preparing to come to town
MIR. Hearn, who was driving the car
to exchange its position, failed to
realize that Mrs. Hearn was direct
~ behind the car until he had struck
her, knocking her to the ground and
breaking her collar bone. After
the accident he placed her in the
car and hastened to town where a
physician was called and made the
patient as comfortable as possible.
w. Lewis Nelson who has been
appointed State game warden will
assume his new duties May 1.
The Misses Kathleen Freeney,
Ruth Kelley and Sara Freeman
spent the weekend at the University
of Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Truitt, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Hastings spent the
weekend with the latter's son Rich
ard Hastings, who is a student at
Naval Academy at Annapolis.
James G. Ward passed away at
his home early Friday morning fol-
lowing a series of strokes. The de-
ceased was 73 years old and is sur
yived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Ward,
three sons and a daughter, all are
Funeral services were held
in the NJ. P. Church at 2 p. IN. Sum
day with Rev. J. T. Bailey of1iciat-
ing. Interment was made in the NJ.
P. cemetery.
John Thomas Parsons who form
eFly lived near Delmar, but was has
lived in Laurel for the past few
years, passed away at his home at !
2 p. m. Saturday, following a par
alytic stroke. The deceased was 81 |
years old and is survived by a son
and three daughters. Funeral SER
gices were held from his late home
Monday afternoon with Rev. Marine
)f the NJ. L. Church of Laurel Off
,iating. Inerment was made in
Kings NJ. e. cemetery.
The Delmar New Century Club
4as the guest of the Acorn Club of
Seaford Tuesday afternoon. 1t being
Reciprocity Day, the Delmar Club
the program.
Samuel Elliott has returned from
|. trip to Bermuda.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
CONCORD

Hobbs and Auderstown Concord
club met in the church house last
Thursday.
Mr.. Thomas Wright died Wednes-
day morning at his home near here.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home of his sister, Mrs. John
Williamson. on Friday. Rev. S. l..
llanby was in charge of the service.
Burial in Concord cemetery.
y The election of new officers of the
Concord Sunday School took place
on Sunday. The officers being as fol-
lows. Mr.. II. II. Nuttle, superinten-
dent, Mr.. Frank Doerr, assistant,
Mr.. Edward Wheatley, secretary, Mr..
Francis Lrice, treasurer and Gregg
Evergam, librarian.
The Smithville Community club
met on Tuesday in the club house
with large attendance. Miss Spaf-
ford was present and gave the DEM
onStration on FITTING in the New
Mode"
There will bo business meeting
of the Concord Sunday School to-
night at the home of MIR. and Mrs,
H. II. Mute. The musiness meeting
of the Epworth League, VIII be held
the following Friday night in the
crurch house. ssssss3s3
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
MOTHER,S pAY-MAY 10TH

Many thoughts come to us on
Mothers Day, of those dear women
to whom we individually owe our
lives, and most of what we have ac-
complished in the world.
One thought that could we'll be
kept in mind, is the wonderful toler-
ance and sympathy of motherhood.
When all the world turns against
anyone, the mother is always loyal.
She can always find excuses for the
things the children do. If they have
been faulty and imperfect and even
harmful to the community, the
mothers usually blame themselves.
They lay these errors to their own
failures, and feel that with better
training the children would have
come out entirely worthy citizens.
No matter how bitterly the world
condemns us, always the door is
open in the mothers loyal heart, and
the erring son or daughter is well
coined back home there, and given
a chance to make good.
If children could only realize it,
as a rule they take advantage of this
tolerance and willingness to forgive.
They load many burdens on the
mother that they should carry them
selves. They expect her to perform
services for them. that they should
learn to attend to themselves. So we
see millions of mothers toiling at
their hard tasks at home, often over
working themselves most grievously,
that the daughter may have pleasant
social times and chance for enjoy
ment, and so that the boys can have
every opportunity to fit themselves
for life.
The great majority of boys and
girls never appreciate what their
mothers have done for them, until
these women have passed on. How
much better it is to appreciate and |
recognize all this loving service !
while they are with us! Let us all ,
be careful to do so here in Della
ware.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
Milford, Friday, April 81. 1881

IN THE NEXT few months Mil
ford will be called upon to take a
stand for making a splendid and
beautiful centre for its civic and
business life, through creating a
park by purchase of the Holland
property which faces the plaza and
all the civic and business activities
of the City of Milford. Here is a
splendid property with fine tree and
all environments for a centre which
will be a pride for all the people.
Facing three wide streets with slOp-
ing grounds on which when changed
to meet park uses, thousands of peo-
pie can assemble to hear public ad-
dresses through loud speakers ar
ranged for that purpose. The U. S.
Government post office and the
beautiful home and Handicapped
grounds of Ruby R. Vale faces it on
the east, while Causey Avenue with
its houses is west, and the Plaza
with its business life and amuse-
ments facing at the north, makes
this an opportunity to secure a Won
derful and beautiful place for the
central life of Milford.
Then the State Armory, for which
the legislature made an appropria-
tion, is to be built by the State, and
it is likely that it's builders could be
induced to erect that building at the
south side of the park, thus enclos-
ing for many years a section of
which the City of Milford would be
proud. -.-----.>.-.
A permanent band stand, an
ornate fence or wall, or other en-
closure would have to be provided;
also concrete walks and public
service" structure for public COM
fort, which would be kept clean and
SANITARY, would finally put the City
of Milford up to, if not beyond the
State Capitol at Dover, in its busi-
ness tacllltleS, and its public COM
fort.
Now is the time to get the Holland
property. Get it now. The City of
Milford is a three million dollars
corporation, at least, and the people |
certainly favor this fine opportunity
to get about fifty years ahead of the
present in every form, by acting
now. Go get it for the cost will never
be so low again. Financing is the
easyest part of the problem.
The present President of Council
Norman Windsor, should be the first
Mayor of the City of Milford. Make
it gala Inauguration in 1892.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-24
SHAWNEE

Mrs. Alex McColley and daughters
Mae and Mary and Mrs. Charlie;
Thomas spent Sunday in Washing.
ton, D. c.
Mrs. r. ]. Hastings and daughter
Grace of Bridgeville spent Wednes-
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Pretty
man and mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ainsworth Abbott
were guests of2Mr and Mrs. Jester
of Philadelphia and Mr.. and Mrs
Coffin of Wilmington on Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Belts was the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Murray Wyatt of
Lincoln on Friday.
Herman Snyder spent the week
end with friends in Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Prettyman,
Mrs. Mollie Prettyman and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Belts motored to Will
mington on Sunday.
Mrs. Oscar Maloney and son Pierce
spent Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert PoStles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Banta and
family of Wilmington were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Walton and
family ON Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webster Warren and
family and Mrs. Mary Johnson were
dinner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Vibbert and family on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Belts were
Greenwood visitors on Sunday.
Mr.. Aurther Heitmuller of Washing
ton, D. c. is the guest of his brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Heitmuller
were Seaford visitors on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lauson Stayton
we're weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton Stayton.
Herbert Carter of Milford, Va. is
his sister, Mrs. Reese Eli
1tt.