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Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
TEACHER REPORTS OF BRIDGE.
VILE HIGH SCHOOL VOCA.
TIONAL AGRICULTURE
WORK

Martin L. DOordan, instructor oil
Vocational Agriculture for the past
two years, has recently filed with
R. w. Helm, State Director of Voca-
tiOnal Education, his annual report
for the past school year. This re-
port shows the varied activities en-
gagged in by agricultural instructors.
1t also tends to bring out the
broad official Interpretation of the
Smith Hughes law as it is now ap-
piled to the agriculture industry in
Delaware.
Some of the outstanding items of
Mr.. Doordan's report for the fiscal
year 1930-I991 were as follows:
1S agricultural meetings held
with an average attendance of %.
So other meetings attended.
1 address delivered.
16 articles written for the press.
"a conferences held or attended.
161 letters written.
81. telephone calls for help.
II office calls for help.
6S other people given help.
175 projects visited.
100 IhlISo- IIdVeleu Ill NlolClH5
projects.
426 miles travelled in field labora-
tory.
1856 miles travelled for F. F. of A.
meetings and outing.
166 miles travelled for State Con-
tests.
1856 mile travelled for conferences.
Won fourteen prizes at State
Poultry Show.
Highest individual poultry judge
in State (Voc. Agr0.
Second highest individual corn
judge in State (Voc. Agr.).
Held successful Father and Son
II projects netted $514.7O.
Supervising result of 5000 lbs. of
fertilizer on demonstration expert
ments on projects.
Continue Photographic record of
projects and class work.
Window display of agricultural
activities throughout the year.
Won their place at State Corn
Judging Contest
Won fifth place at State Poultry
Judging Contest.
During the past fiscal year this
tested milk and seed
corn for farmers, examined plants
for insects and diseases, and ex-
amined chickens for diseases.
In addition to the above COM
nunity activities, Mr.. Doordan's
school work consisted of coaching
culture and Biology.
This department is always ready
o serve the people and those in
crested are invited to visit the Ag-
'iculture Department of Bridgeville
school at any time.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
REDDEN

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Montgomery
and two children of Philadelphia
and Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Lawson and
children. of New Castle spent a part
of the past week with Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. ]. Dutton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Morgan of
near Milford and James Morgan of
Clayton were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Newton Rendfrey.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jester and
three grandchildren and son Reese
and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wilson were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Da-
vid Ellingsworth in Glendale.
Master Howard Sipple of Mills
boro is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Veasey this week.
Mrs. Wm.. A. Watson and grand
child, Ellen Skinner of Lincoln City
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. New
ton Rendfrey this week.
Chas. Donovan and family were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Clendaniel of near Ellendaie.
Miss Helen Jester of Georgetown
is the guest of Miss Sallie Rust.
Mrs. Mary E. Donovan was the
Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Rust.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Dutton and
children of Marcus Hook and Mrs.
Clark Dutton and little daughter
Pearl of Claymont were recent
guests of Mrs. Belle DuttOn.
Instead of being entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jester as stated
last week the Ladies Aid will be en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Donovan Thursday evening, August
6. Everybod yinvited. Rain or shine.
William Dutton has been on the
sick list the past week.
Services at McColley's next Sun
day as follows: Sunday school at 2.
Preaching at 8, by Rev. James
pastor in charge. We'll
come to all.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
ANNUAL REPORT
FUTURE FARMERS
ASSOCIATION
This Is A National Organ
izatiOn For Students OF
Vocational Agriculture.

Joseph E. Williamson, secretary
of Delaware Branch of Future Far
mers of America, has recently filed
with w. A. Ross, executive secretary
of the F. F. of A., the annual report
of the Delaware Branch of the F. F.
of A.
This is a national organization for
students of vocational agriculture.
On January IS, 1880, ID months af-
ter the birth of the organization at
Kansas City, 35 states and the ter
ritory of Hawaii had formed State
Associations of Future Farmers of
America, and had affiliated them
selves with the National Organiza-
tion. There were then approximate
ly 10000 members in 1900 local
chapters.
The F. F. of A. is non-profit cor
poration designed to recognize and
encourage the natural instincts and
tendencies of boys to organize them
selves into gangs or groups and put
enthusiasm and pleasure into their
work and play. By establishing
strong statewide organizations with
local chapters in each school where
vocational agriculture is taught, an
outlet for these instincts and ten
denotes is afforded our vocational
students.
The officers of the present State
organization follow: President, VIM.
Smith, Harrington; Vice presidents,
John Diehl, Newark, Glenn Cool, of
Wyoming and L. Adams of Green
wood; secretary, Jos. Williamson of.
Bridgeville; treasurer, Granvil Will
kins, Bridgeville; reporter, Wilson
Taylor, Seaford; adviser, R. w.
Helm, Newark.
During the past school year there
was total enrolment in vocational
agriculture in the State (including
all-day, day-unit, and part-time) of
268. There are II departments with
a total active membership of 210.
This is an increase of 141 per cent
over last year. 123 boys were init
lated as Green Hands and 81 boys
were raised to Future Farmers dur
ing the year. /
Most of the Chapters held Father
and Son Banquets or Community ex-
hibits or fairs. Seven have thrift
five engaged in inter
chapter athletic contests; four en-
gagged in cooperative buying or sell
ling activities.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
UNION
(Near LinCOlnl

Because our usual meeting night
the last Friday of the month, comes
during Fair week, it has been de.
cided to hold our meeting a week
sooner, which will be Friday even
ing, July "a. We will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Coma
way. Everybody is invited.
1t is requested that all members
be present at this meeting so we
can decide when and where we &c
on our annual picnic.
Mrs. John Conway had rather a
startling experience one morning
last week; her husband was down
stairs, but she was still in bed, and
was awakened by something tickling
her feet. She at first thought it was
her husband, she said something TO
him, but received no answer; but
felt something cold and clamlny on
her feet. Jumping up terribly frigh-
tened she found it was a large black
snake in her bed. Her husband
quickly came to her assistance and
the snake was killed.
Farmers began threshing wheat
and rye again on Monday.
Isabel Burns of Baltimore, after
spending very pleasant week here
with her cousin, Florence Postles,
went to the home OF her grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Downs.
near Houston for d visit.
Clarence Pierce and family of
Wilmington and Mrs. William Smith
of BlackwSter, N. j., were the guests
of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Foster Pierce on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Daniels of
Georgetown were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Kenton.
Mrs. Mark Tatman was a week
end guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Donald Peet of Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Tuggle and
four children of New York iCty ale
the guests of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Casey. Mr.. Tuggle has
returned to his home leaving his
family for a longer visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn w. Fox who
have spent the past six months at
Sea Gale, N. c., have returned home.
Ralph and Clifford Newton of
Wilmington called on some Union
and Shawnee friends on Sunday.
We are very glad to hear that lit
tie Billy Donovan, only son of Mrs.
Donovan, is rapidly recov-
ering from rheumatic fever. We
hope for a complete recovery soon.
We miss his smiling face in Sunday |
school,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Kenton Wis
tied her parents at Greenwood on |
Friday afternoon.
Roland Thompson, Jr., and sister,
Hannah, motored to Philadelphia On ;
Sunday. Hannah remained for a Wis
t. Roland returned home Sunday ev-
ening.
Sunday school Sunday, July 10, at
$50 p. m. All are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Swanson spent
at Newark.
H. R. Lemex spent Monday in
Philadelphia attending ball games.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
POINTER IS AGAIN
REHOBOTH MAYOR

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200 votes; Robert w. YarnelI, 10:
votes.
The commissioners elected were:
William H. Virden, 39S votes; r
Clarence Marshall, SO4 votes; Fred
s. Ross, 29O votes. Other defeated
contestants for the three positions
as commissioners were Fred Kuns-
man, who received 211 votes, and
Eugene T. Yates who received 282
votes. ..- .--. .-
The three assessors elected were
Charles H. Phillips, 308 votes; John
R. Tyndall, 280 votes; DIR. Walter P.
Robinson. 262 votes. Other candi-
dates for the position as assessors
who were defeated follow: John A..
Kunsman, 244 votes; Herbert P.
Joseph, 1877 votes; Stephen P. Hud-
son, 155 votes.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
LONG. NECK

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo, Nibblett and
children and Miss Radie Moore oi
Wilmington spent the weekend
with the latter's mother, Mrs
Amanda Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson OF
Philadelphia, Miss Kathryne Cen
merle and Stanley Hartzell of Nor
ristown, Pa, spent Saturday with
, Miss Edna Parsons.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Warrington
and boys spent Saturday in Milford
shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Warrington
and daughter, Mr., and Mrs. George
Warrington and boys spent Sunday
evening in RehobOth.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Parsons and
children of Millsboro spent Sunday
evening with Frank Parsons and
family.
Miss Marguerite Burton of PhiIa-
delphia, Pa, is spending some time
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. V. P.
Burton.
Mrs. Lille Warrington of Lewes
and Edward Lynch of New York
were callers with Frank Parsons
and family on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd MCGEE and
children of Milton were Sunday cal
lers here. /
Misses Marguerite and Laura Bur-
ton, Radie Moore and Edna Parsons
spent Saturday evening at Rehoboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Prettyman and
children of Stockley spent Sunday
with A. L. Joseph and family.
Mrs. Lille Warrington of Lewes
and brother Edward Lynch of New
York were callers with George War
rington and family on Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
MILFORD BOARD
IS REORCANIZED
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vice president. The State law makes
the superintendent of the schools
the secretary of the board.
The second Friday in each month
is the stated time for holding the
business meetings of the Milford
Board of Education. Friday, July 10
the first monthly meeting was held
in the high school office, and it ap-
peared as if but little business was
before the members, yet, (as is usu-
all new matters for consideration.
affecting the work to be carried on
during the next school year, held
the members until about 10:3O p. m.
Adjustment of vacation periods of
one week, for the four janitors was
left with the superintendent after
consulting with them as to the per-
iod in July and early in August.
The Building Commission that
built the high school, was extended
by the State Board of Education at
its meeting last week, to have
charge of the addition of the six
new rooms. That commission con-
sists of eight members, as follows:
Four members of the State Board,
DR.. Walter Grier, Harry Mulholland,
Colonel Townsend and Mr.. Lemex
and H. V. Holloway, secretary of the
board.
The contract for building in Mil
ford was awarded to the lowest bid
der, and it is expected that the
third story work will be finished by
the first of October and ready for
use. The other three rooms are adj
ditiOns to the south wing of the
school and are to be completed by
November 80.
The Kirby School District in Mil
ford Neck voted 80 to 81 against
consolidation, and their action will
save the Milford Board of Education
from having to provide one addi-
tional teacher; but that part of
Prime Hook District in Sussex
county, which formerly belonged to
Slaughter Neck District, has been
restored to the old lines, and chill
dren residing therein will be sent
to the Milford schools.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
6 YEARS In PRISON
FOR CHICKEN THIEF
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The entire county has been inter-
ested in the outcome of the Elliott
cases, for they believe that by his
apprehension and that of his accom-
plices, Harry Elliott and Roland L.
Wiley, that they have been freed
to a great extent of the chicken
thieving. Officers state that they be-
lieve they can trace so crimes to the
gang. Their operations have meant
several thousands of dollars loss to
the farmers of Sussex county. They
have been operating by truck for
many months and have been selling
the fowls in Chester, Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
DEL-MAR-VA TO HAVE
BALLOON In RACE
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LL0nftNned from FfrJf PdgeJ
the Del-Mar-Va will be competing
with the best in America.
The national balloon race is held
annually offering competition for
speed, distance and endurance of the
giant gas filled bags and the pilots
in the baskets" below. It is yearly
one of the outstanding aeronautical
events. The winner and the two
place entry forms the American
team which will compete in the in
ternational races later this summer.
The balloons name, Del-Mar-Va,
with the associations insignia will
be emblazoned on two sides of the
balloon, and plainly visible from the
ground.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
Sunday services July ~:

Ellendale: Morning, 10 a. m. -
Church school. II a. m. Preaching
by the pastor. Evening 7 p. m. -
Epworth League. Mrs. George A..
Jester, leader. 7:3O p. m. Preaching
by the pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
--A--

Confucius said: "Have no friends
not intelligently equal with your
helf." This statement must be taken
in it's proper measure. However, in
it is great big suggestion. We
know some men who take every pre-
caution in the selection of their car
! and their dog, but they leave the Sc
lection of a friend to the merest
chance.
b.
The story is told of an aged Grim
inal lawyer, who, in a lifetime of
practice, always was able to cheat
the gallows. Newspaper men sought
the reason. The lawyer replied, ''I
never say my client or the defen-
dant.' always say, Tom Jones' or
Henry Brown Juries will hang eli
ents and defendants. but they
haven't the heart to hang Tom Jones
or Henry Brown"
In the last analysis juries-as well
as people are human.-Unified
Liners.
&C.
Mr.. Welch had been dining out
six nights in succession. On the sew
enth night he turned up at home for
the evening meal. When he was
seated, Mrs. WeIch then arose and
addressed the other occupants of the
table:
children, we have with us to-
night a guest of whom you have all
heard, even if you do not know him
He is man who has a
reputation for good cheer in every
club in the city. and this evening
we are to have the honor and pleas
ure of being numbered among the
admirers of his entertaining quail
ties. 1t is with the greatest pleasure
that I present to you-your father!"
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
Death Of Mrs. Marker
Base Ball

Ellendale base ball club is getting
a reputation by being able to defeat
all comers.
On Saturday they defeated the
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17

best nine that could be selected
from Nanticoke Hundred. Score 20
to in favor of Glendale. The boys
are walking around very much puff
fed I'D.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. William Short and
family are spending the summer
months at their cottage situated at
Broadkiln Beach.
Charles KOhlenberg spent several
days of the past week as the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clendaniel
of Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Ingram and
daughter Margaret and Miss Virgin
ia Jones of Wilmington were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Gov
erdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo McIlvaine
and son Linden were entertained at
the home of Mrs. John Prettyman
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Wood were Sal
isbury visitors on Monday.
Slaughter Beach seems to have an
attraction for our people. Those who.
went there on Sunday were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Coverdale, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert P. Short and child, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Reynolds, Miss Hazel
Derrickson, Isaac Ellingsworth and
David Beebe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Kennedy and
daughter Alice Ann of Pittsburgh,
Pa, spent Thursday and Friday of
last week as. the guests of Rev. and
Mrs. James M. Faulkner.
Milford chronicle., 1931-07-17
ELIendaIe Carnival

The Glendale Firemen's Carnival
commences on July II and continues
until July 25.
Everybody come out and help the
boys. A prize will be given away
each night of the carnival. Don't for
get the parade of the firemen on
Tuesday night. 1t will be something
worth seeing.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
KRAMER WARNS
ON ARGUMENTS.

: Declaring it is unwise for teach
6fs to enter into discussions of
controversial questions in their
classes, Stephen E. Kramer, act
ing superintendent of schools,
tDday took exception to the recent
Statement of Prof. William H.
Fitzpatrick, of Teachers College.
Columbia University, who adj
panced the argument that only
Euch discussions teach children
how to think.
9 With a blunt rebuttal of Prof
Hilpatrick's theory, Mr.. Kramer
asserted that children of school
age are too easily swayed and
ahould not be brought into dis
Elssions of questions which are
the subject of dispute even among
Aaeir elders.
z Although it is true that it is
Impossible to avoid controversial
discussions, Mr.. Kramer con-
Hnued, the teacher must be very
skillful in approaching the dis
eussions.
3 The teacher thus, if he is wise,
@ill not venture to eXoress his
uwn opinion to the class, in this
way avoiding the possibility OF
Forming the child's mind before
the child thinks about the subject.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
Suicides Will Gives
Papers to College

4 A will of William H. Won Bayer,
who committed suicide after shoot
ing his wife recently, was filed
for probate in District Supreme
court yesterday with no disclosure
az the value of the estate.
q The wife is not mentioned in
Ehe will, since it was drawn in
September, 1908, prior to the mar
mage. A collection of manuscripts
will 90 to Cornell University under
the will, while the bulk of the es-
Eate is left to relatives.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
HaycOck to Address
! School Association

Robert L. Haycock, assistant
superintendent of schools, will
address the monthly meeting of
The Public School Association to-
night at the Franklin Admins
Mation Building, Thirteenth and
X Streets Northwest.
z In addition to Mr.. Haycock,
Miss E. A. Hummer, supervising
principal of the seventh division,
End Miss Mary w. Frank, admin
aStrative principal of the Pet
worth School, will speak before
Ehe group.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
PARK RED CROSS MEETS

TAKOMA PARK, Md, April /.
The Takoma Park branch of the
American Red Cross will meet in
the Presbyterian Church tomor-
row at II a. m.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
MARINE CONCERT TONIGHT

The United States Marine Band,
led by Capt. Taylor Branson, Will
present a concert tonight at the
Marine Barracks at 8 o'clock. Solo
numbers are to be given by Sieg-
fried Scharbau and Louis Guzman.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
MAN CLEARED OF BRIBERY

Ralph Evans, colored, was alb.
solved by the Grand Jury yester-
day of charges that he attempted
to offer q $40 bribe to Patrolman
John e. O'Neill to save himself
from arrest on a liquor charge.
The Washington times., 1931-04-01
WOMAN DIES IN STREET

Mrs. Sophie e. Burch. SO, $50
H st. N. E., died while walking
on North Carolina Ave., near
Sixth st. s. E., yesterday morn.
ing.
Evening star., 1931-06-21
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
FOR TRAFFIC INDORSED
American Motorists Association
Backs Plan of Senator
James J. Davis.

Support of the proposed Federal legis-
lation for a national educational cam
paign to reduce the annual toll o1
automobile accidents and fatalities was
voiced this week by the Legislative
Committee Of the American Motorists
Association.
The legislation proposed by Senator
James j. Davis of Pennsylvania would
provide the necessary funds to foster q
Nationwide educational campaign de-
signed to forcefully present facts to
the general public showing the enor-
NOUS toll in life and property taken
daily by automobiles.
"The mortality figures, rejecting q
injured and property loss of $3.50 .O0O, ,000
annually, makes apparent to all the
need for such campaign" declares
Thomas J. Keefe, general manager Of
the American Motorists Association.
Evening star., 1931-06-21
RECENT SURVEYS
ELDECONOMY KEY
Master Plan of Highway Ad-
ministration Shown by
Road Builders.

A master plan Of highway administra-
ton based on transportation surveys
that lead to economy is proposed by
the American Road Builders AsSocia-
ton. The details OF the plan are given
in the report of the Finance Committee,
T. H. Cutler, State highway engineer OF
Missouri, chairman.
Transportation surveys embracing the
entire State mileage should be made,
the report states, including studies of
population trends, economic conditions,
and the needs Of a continuous highway
system. Highway administration should
be by State, county or consolidated
county districts, and city. II State
funds are allotted to counties and cities,
the distribution should be based ION
transportation surveys and a connected
system Of highways built first.
Need Of SimplificatiOn.
Street and highway administration
should be simplif1ed by consolidation OF
governing bodies where possible. Cen
tralized planning and budgeting based
on modern conditions rather than on
conditions existing century ago are
necessary for economy. Connected with
highways comprising a system not linn
tied by political boundaries Is the ulti-
mate object.
Gasoline taxes and motor vehicle reg
istration fees should be used only for
highways and the State should be the
only levying agency.
The primary system Estate fhighways)
should be financed by current funds or
bonds, depending on the degree Of COM
YNlatfNV4 ~ hA fhA fPaNHN
requirements as determined BY transpor-
tation surveys. Where highway i'm
provement is in the early stages, surfac-
ing Of main roads benefits large num-
ber of people Immediately and bonding
Is desirable. The secondary system
County trunk highways should be
financed by State aid and local taxes or
bonds, and third-class highways (purely
local roads, by local taxes, county
bonds, or special assessments.
In metropolitan areas, which are
carrying large part Of the total trafdc,
relief measures on trunk highways
should be considered by the State
through regional planning bodies.
Annual Show Planned.
The twenty-ninth annual convention
and road show Of the American Road
Builders Association will be held in
Detroit, January 8 to Is, 1892.
The decision as to the location Of
the road show has just been made by
association officers after consideration
Of the advantages Of several large cities
that made strong efforts to get the road
show.
The Detroit Airport Building will be
used for both the convention and the
road show. All exhibit space Is on the
ground floor and the huge doors make
possible the setting Of the largest equip
rnent without difficulty.
Evening star., 1931-06-21

100 and substantial increase in the
common carrier investment. There Is
now total Of $293, ,000, 900 invested In
rolling stock and $s2,50o,o0o in garages
and terminals.
Increase Of this investment in year
OF depression most certainly indicates
healthy condition within the indus
try and general confidence In the fu-
ture OF bus transportation"
Some Of the significant points In the
1881 issue Of Bus Facts, which bristles
with charts and statistics, are:
There are 95,400 buses In operation,
as compared to 92,500 year ago.
There are 32,500 busses used In COM
mon carrier service, independent Of rail-
connections; $4,000 school busses and
1927 used by electric railways.
There were 1,0e6, ,000, 900 passengers
transported IN common carrier opera
tionS In 1880.
Total investment in rolling stock, ter
minals, garages, ETC., for common car.
riers, $375, ,o00, 900.
Total gross revenue Of common car
rier lines In 1880 was $400, $50 900.
Taxes paid by motor bus operators In
1880 amounted to $50, 600. OF this
amount $S1, 10000 was levied as spe-
cial taxes on the industry for use Of the
highway or operators Of motor vehicles