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Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
ADVICE FOR SWEET
POTATO GROWERS
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LNfbHttHAfN gfNm AHsA NAt
land that is free from disease, C0
the practice of growing slip seed,
(S) the early removal of all plants
that arc affected with wilt. g, the
selection of healthy hills for seed.
and tl0) the harvesting of the crop
at an carly date, which should be
completed before October 10.
A circular letter calling attention
TO these disease control practices
has been sent from the Office of
county agent Russell T.. Wilson TO
all the sweet potato growers in Kent
county with Il view to advising them
of the Importance of following this
Improvement program in the grow
ing Of their crop of sweets this year.
Experiments and field observa-
tionS have shown that early plant
ings have Outyieldcd later paintings
From 10 to 30 per cent, and every
season the early harvested potatoes
have also kept better i'm storage
than the others. The use of new
sand in the seed bed has likewise
increased the yields from s to 81
per cent, while the use of seed that
is free from diseases has resulted in
an increase of from 10 to 10 per
cent in yields. In addition to these
practices the disiufectiOn of the seed
has given more uniform beds and
an increase in yields ranging from
to 16 per cent, as compared to an
increase of from 23 to 80 per cent
from the use of slip seed instead of
seconds or selected seed. Slip seed
has also shown greater vigOr and
more freedom from disease than any
other source of seed, which is
factor worthy of serious cOnsidera-
ton by the sweet potato growers.
Although only one demonstration
has been conducted to show the val
TIC of selecting seed that is free from
wilt, it was found that in the case of
the Little Stem variety which was
carrying internal infection with wilt
to the extent of 3S per cent. the
yield of the seed selected free from
wilt produced 53.3 per cent increase
over the seed containing this infec- |
tiOn. Demonstrations with regard
to disease control will be carried on
NSa'hA 'hi'1 gttAi VII lllG tdl lllS OI IL. I
a. Kent, FELTON,, and Harley Hast |
iDSs. Bethel, under the supervision
of DR.. MannS who is soliciting the !
cooperation Of other growers in fol- .
lowing these control practices for
better sweet potatoes in this State.
In view of the fact that Delaware
sweets are now being quoted on the
New York and other markets at IS I
cents to $1.25 per hamper below
those from New Jersey. and since
this discrimination during the past
season was fully warranted when a
careful comparison was made of the
two different sources of potatoes,
Delaware growers should give due
to these recommended
practices for improving the crop if
they expect to realize more profit
able returns from their sweets in
The future.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27

majority of DclawarcanS favor en-
fOrcemCnt regardless of the merits
or dcmcrits of prohibition. All that
Is needed is leadership and the Fact
Finding and Law Supporting Com
mittcos can supply this leadership
by pointing out the facts and insist
ing on action.
"Diniculty is also boing GXpcricnc-
cd because. some State officials do
not want to sanction the payment of
any expenses for the chemical an
alysis of liquor seizures. TlS5 situ-
alton warrants immediate attention.
Why permit such tactics when there
is no reason for anyone other than
the bootleggers to worry over eX-
penses for liquor analysis? These
can be assessed to the
bootleggers on conviction as court
costs and in most sections of the
United States this practice is fol-
lowed. The same procedure could be
followed for any reasonable eXpen-
Ses for cOnstables."
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
STATE LEGION TO
MEET IN july
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Wilmington, inviting the legionnair-
os to convene in that city was mOv-
cd by Mr.. BlacksOn that the invita-
tiOn be accepted.
A committee was appointed to in
vestigate the suggestion of securing
the u. S. Health Building. at LeweS,
as department property. The suggcs-
tion was rendered by HenlOpen Post
No. S.
Reports of financial matters and
other interests of the department
were presented and accepted.
The regular marching and dress
uniform of the American Legion
was accepted as the official dress of
the Department of Delaware. The
seal of the State of Delaware was
adopted as the insignia to be attach
cd and worn ON the upper part of
the left sleeve. The American Leg
ion emblem is to appear ON each
lapel and gilt metal numerals, des-
ignating the post, to appear on the
collar
The uniforms arc to be made of
IS ounce navy blue serge. John J.
Powell, legionnaire, is authorized to
make contact with all posts of the
department and present the uniform
propositions.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27

quarts OF this were used for tho
young calves and the remaining I1G
quarts is consumed in the cottages.
The whole milk is given the children
there bciuS no attempt to make but
ter until we produce more milk"
Among other speakers who laud-
cd the management of the institu-
tiOn and the work of Mr. Ennis were
Lieutonant- Governor J. Henry Ilaz-
cl, President Pro Tenn William A.
SimOntOn, and Speaker Bud Coy
Senator Steen, who furnished the
chickens served at the luncheon, al
so gave brief talk.
The legislators then conducted an
interesting inspection through the
various buildings of the colony, and
witnessed its needs.
From here, on invitation of Sena-
tor Steen, the assemblymen proceed
ed to the ASsawoman Canal and the
Indian River Inlet, where conditions
there were explained. The recent re-
port by Colonel Robert p. Howell, U.
S. district engineer, is said to have
Interested the legislators i'm visiting
the site
1t is the contention of Sussex
cOuntians that a dam should be con-
structcd at the AssawOman Canal to
rctard the flow there, causing it TO
empty back into the Indian River
Inlet and averting its closing. Con-
siderable interest was displayed by
the legislators. Senator Steen eX-
planned the situation to the assem-
blymen and answered questions ask
cd him of it. &
In the evening, Senators Clifford /
Burton and Clifford Maull, both Sus /
sex countians, were hosts to mem-
bers of the Senate and several
guests at a dinner served in the HO-
tel Windsor, at Milford. In addition
to the senator's, among the other .
guests present were Dr.. James Bee
be and DR.. r. C.. Beebe, of Lewes; .
Leland Burton. son of Senator Bur-
ton, of Lewes; former State Senator
I. Dolphus Short. Of Milford; Philip
Short, of Bethany Beach; Wilmer
Steel, of Ocean View, and Law
renee Knapp. manager of the Nassau
Orchard Company. Tho guests were
grateful to Senators Maull and Bur
on for the splendid dinner.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
OPPOSE LIQUOR
REFERENDUM NOW
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1--WE understand that the commit
tee on elections have reported fav-
Orably on this bill and that tho
measure is now before the House.
"Wc are not in favor of this meas
ure for the reason that il is mean
inglesS and cannot accomplish what
the writer of the bill intended
There is but ono way that the
Eighteenth Amendment can be re-
pcaled and that is the same way it
was adopted. A resolution must be
presente dto Congress calling for
the repeal of the amendment. 1t
must receive a twO-thirds vote from
both houses of Congress and then be
submitted to the various State Leg
islatures for their ratification. Thir-
ty-Six or three-fOurths of our States
must ratify this resolution before
the Eighteenth Amendment can be
repealed.
Thirteen States can prevent the
repeal, and il will be many years
before the South and Southwest will
give an adverse vote ON prohibition.
''If Delaware desires a test vote
i'll Congress. the proper procedure
would be to instruct one of our rep
at Washington to intro
duce a resolution calling for the re-
peal of the Eighteenth Amendment.
'It does not seem to us that the
State is justified in entering into a
referendum of this kind and that
the time of our citizens can be more
spent than working upon
a fruitless referendum.
Sincerely yours,
ROSCOE VINING.
Superintendent
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
SENATE APPROVE
APPOINTMENTS OF
GOVERNOR BUCK
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,ort,,ort of 1rIootiOuc civ vaars

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/ Department of Elections, six years
from August 10, 1929
Frank e. Haley, Justice of the
Peace, New Castle county, four
years from August 80. 1929.
Pierre S. du POnt, State Tax Com
missioner, four years from Novem-
Der /, 1929.
William J. Swain, Industrial Acct
dent Board, six years from NOvem-
Der 8, 1929.
Barnet Gluckman, Justice of the
Peace. New Castle county, four
years from November Is, 1929.
Calvin FL. Staats, Justice of the
Peace, Kent county, four years from
November 81, 1929,
William Lord, Collector of State
Revenue, four years from December
., 1929.
Edward V. IlcndrixsOn, Justice of
the Peace, Sussex county, four years
from January II, 1880.
William p. Carter. Justice of the
Peace, Sussex county, four years
from February "a, 1880.
D. f. HOllingswOrth, Justice of the
Peace, Sussex county four years
from February 25, 1880.
George r. Stevenson, Justice of
the Peace, Kent county. four years
from March II, 1890.
John NJ. Roe, Regulator of
Weights and Measures, Kent county,
for the term of Office vacant by rea-
co.., oc tIo ,.ociu1ofiOu Of Ta1Ooc II
Jones.
Harry f. Nowlin, Regulator Of
Weights and Measures, New Castle
county, four years from March 25,
1929.
Homer II. COhcc. Justice of the
Peace, Sussex county, four years
from June 20. 1929.
William Black, Justice of the
Peace, New Castle county, four
years from July 26, 1880.
Harry 0. BOstick, Justice of the
Peace, Kent county, four years
from August s, 1880.
William !. Mustard. Justice Of the
Peace, Sussex county, four years
from August II, 1880.
Richard HodgsOn, Justice Of the
Peace, New Castle county. four
years, from September 6, 1880
Daniel Thompson, Justice of the
Peace, New Castle county, four
years from October 4. 1890.
John B. Mustard, Justice of the
Peace, Sussex county, four years
from October 8, 1880.
James ID. Spicer, Justice of the .
Peace, Sussex county, four years !
from November IS. 1880.
William B. Caball. Justice of the
Peace, Sussex county. four years
from December il, 1880.
Wilbur D. Burton, Justice of the
Peace. Kent county, four years from
December 90 1880.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
FIREMEN HEADED
BY HADDAWAY
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were represented and all the Off
GERS were present with but ono cx-
ception. Sergeant Powell of the
State highway police, represented
the South Bowers Fire Company.
After the nomination of officers
was closed an election was held
which resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, ]. Il. Haddaway. Wyoming;
first vice president. George w.
Swain, Harrington; second vice
president, i. A. Collins, Jr., Snyr-
ma; secretary. w. ID. B0yce, Ches-
void; treasurer, c. w. Macbamer,
Clayton: director. three years, w. II.
Ennis, Clayton; director. two years.
William Schmidt, Wyoming. Harry
Schagrin. past president of the New
Castle County Association submitted
data on the mutual benefit plan. Do
yer and Clayton decided on their
present plan and will not join the
organization,
Major HutsOn. of Dover, spoke on
the plans for the coming citizens
military training camps.
Members of the fire companies
were given literature and were !au'
thorized to accept application for
this training from boys in their conf
The next meeting will be
held at Magnolia in April.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
CHANGE IN BRIDGE TENDERS

Nutter Marvel has resigned the
position of attendant for the high
way bridge over the Mispillion Riv-
er in Milford, because of his poor
health. John Purnell of Milford has
been appointed to take over the Job
by the State Highway Commission.
This is an important factor in traf-
lic to and from Milford for shipping.
Many large oil laden barges pass in
and out of the Mispillion River each
month through this bridge, which is
electrically operated and modern in
construction, which involves more
labor than is understood by the pub
lie
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27


Hartunian.
12-COrporal session.
1890 D. m.--Adjournmcnt.
2:15 p. m.-AnniVerSary Women S
Foreign Missionary Society, Mrs.
Henry Klinefelter, Conference sec
retary. presiding. Address, Miss
Florence Hooper, general treasurer
of the Women's Foreign Missionary
Society.
4 p. M Board of Education, the
Rev. w. II. Revcllc, presiding. Ad-
dress, the Rev. William S. Vovard,
d. d.
1880 p. m.-Young Peoples Night,
the Rev. J. J. Bunting, presiding.
Special program by the young pco-
Pile. Music by Asbury Junior Choir,
directed by Miss ROSclyn Tawes.
Presentation of diplomas to Sradu-
ates in tho Conference course, By
Bishop Smith Graduates from stan
dard training schools, presented by
the Rev. j. H. Bishop. director of
Religious Education for the Will
mington Conference. Presentation of
diplomas by Bishop Smith. Address,
the Rev. John l.. Brasher, D. d.
Friday, April 10
$50 a. m.-DevotiOns, Bishop
Smith.
9 a. Business session.
1880 a. m.-WOrld Service, the
Sew. J. w. Jones. presiding. Address,
the Rev. J. NJ. NJ. Gray. d. ID.
1880 p. m-AdjOurnment.
>, hut,i,.orcnt,V XNouinn'c
Home Missionary Society. Mrs. BCr-
tba NJ. c. Reeves, in charge, speaker
TO be announced.
p. m.-Board of Hospitals aud
Homes. the Rev. II. b. kelso, presid-
ing. Address, Dr. Colr, or DR.. Dick
mann.
7:3O p. m. - Pcntccostal Service,
the Rev. {. {. Harris, presiding. Scr
mon by DR.. Brashcr.
Saturday, April II
$50 Il. --DeyOtiOns, Bishop
Smith.
3 a. NJ Business session.
1880 p. m.--AdjOurnment.
2:3U D. m-BuSiness session.
p. m.-PentecOstal service, the
Rev. J. II Wright, presiding. Ser
mon hy DR.. Brasher.
1880 y. m.--Board of Temperance,
Prohibition and Public Morals, the .
Rev. r. +. Beauchamp, presiding.
Address, Dr.. Clarence True Wilson,
Hon. George W. Crabbc. and the
Rev Roscoe w. Vining.
Sunday, April II
9 a. m.-Confcrcncc Love Feast.
leader, the Rev. Il. X. Stephenson,
D. j.
1890 a. Morning worship.
sermon by Bishop II. Lester Smith.
2:30 D. Ordination service.
1880 p. PentecOstal service.
The Rev. r, Il. Van Dyke. presiding.
Sermon bN,the Rev. John l.. Brash-
CT, d. y.
Monday, April IL
$50 a. m.~DcvOtiOns, Bishop
Smith.
9 a. m.-- Business session.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
KENT GRANGE
WINS AWARD
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Grange of Sussex County.
The subject of Capital Oranges
play was kidnapping Betty" the
characters including the following;
Dan Fielding. owner of the Fielding
Farm, Francis Raughlcy; Nat Mead
ows, Maurice Frazier; Bud Simpson,
Raymond Kephart; Betty Meadows,
new school teacher, Mary Pleasan-
ton; Mollie Fielding, Dams aunt,
Mrs. Lulu Wilson; Joanna Fielding,
Mrs. Frances Raughley; Sallie Per-
kins, Mrs. Myrtle Heyd.
Because of the popularity of the
play of Capital Grange, the manage
mcnt of Dover Opera House has Sc
cured the cast to give the play in
DOver's largest theatre on the nights
of April 8 and O.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
RESIDENCE Is SOLD
IN NORTH MILFORD

Tho large residence and grounds
mt the northwest corner of North
Walnut and Second streets, which
was formerly owned and occupied
by the late Postmaster of Milford,
VIM. S. Robinson. has been sold by
Mrs. Robinson to Mrs. Dorothy
Beck Hail, who will take possession
about the beginning of summer of
this season. Mrs. Hall is owner of
the Dorothy Beauty Parlor which
she has established and operated for
several years on North Walnut
street, near Fourth street.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
EVERGREEN BAND
HOLDS REHEARSALS
GConfinued from First Pa0eI

The band is arranging a special
program for the next ceremonial to
be held in Milford, on April 8. New
music as well as several request
numbers will be played at this time.
An invitation was received from
Eastern Sho' Forest to attend their
spring ceremonial in Salisbury.
J. Wells Fearis, of Smyrna, Grand
Tall Cedar James X. PettyjOhn and
Senior Deputy George Grier were
guests of the band during the eve
ming. .'.
Refreshments were served by the
Milford members at the close of the
business meeting. ...-.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
BOARD SCORNES
STERILIZATION OF
81 WHEAT PRICES
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methods it said, renewing its plea
for drastic curtailment. 1t saw some
progress in this direction.
Saying it is too early to state its
sales policy in respect to unloading
its holdings, the board promised to
handle it "in such way as to im-
pose a minimum of burden upon do
mestic and world prices"
The board said nothing about cot
ton, of which it now holds 100000
bales.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
MAN KILLED AS
CAR OVERTURNS
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than an aged grandfather living in
Philadelphia. lie was engaged to be
married.
Siner's parents were notified and
reached the Kent General Hospital
carly Sunday morning.
Siner and Dever were both line
fOremen.
Lieutenant Ingram and Officers
Moore and Van SAINT of the State
highway police who were called to
investigate the case ARE of the opin-
ion that the driver of the car at
tempted to pass another car and
slid off on the soft earth, causing
the machine to turn turtle. The ma
chine was wrecked, the top of the
car being cut clear from the body.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
SgkcIAL MUSIC SUNDAY

The Selbyville Methodist Episco-
pal CIncb ,chOir and orchestra will
nc the asueBls. of the First Prcsbytcr-
ian ChutrkA next Sunday evening and
will render the cantata "ImmOr-
tality" by Stults.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27

A wise husband makes his wife
do what she wants to do.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
PROGRAM FOR
NJ. E. CONFERENCE
IS ANNOUNCED
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siding. Address, the Rev. A. H..
Hartunian
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-07-02
Hackney

Rev. and Mrs. Walter Clark and
family of Pleasant Hill circuit, Wis.
tied last week with their son Cur
It's and family and attended meet
ing at Smiths Chapel.
Miss Agnes Hughes and Miss
Julia Moves were guests of Miss
Blanche Conn, Sunday.
Rev Ermil Frye Of Cedar Rapids,
Ia, and Rev. Glenn Frye of Lansing,
Mich. We're calling on friends here
Sunday. They are the sons of Rev
and Mrs. 7. p. Frye. Rev. Frye was
former pastor on Reinersville cir
cult. They left here 26 years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Motz and
family entertained last Sunday the
following guests: Rev. and Mrs.
Dwight James and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Young of Devol's Dam,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Wilson and
daughter Cleo, and sons Vernon and
Leland.
Miss Gertrude Hughes was
guest of Miss Doris Morris, last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, G. S. Danford of
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-07-02

corner of Lot 59 above mentioned:
thence South 16 deg. West 72 feet to
an iron pin on the East bank of Nc
Conhell run: thence down said run on
straight line to the inside of the
abutment on the North side of the
bridge across said run; thence North
along the easterly side of said Lot So
thence along the South side of said
alley North rs IL deg. West 155 feet
to the place of beginning, all being a
part of McConnell's Third Addition to
said village of McConnelsville.
! THIRD TRACT: Also in said Nc
a stake Ga IL feet North of the North
Lot S. which is sub division of Out
Lots 50 and So as surveyed by Frank
Westerly course i6 feet to an old To-
Gust post on the East bank of the
run; thence South 40 feet to honey
locust sapling; thence East of South
Sc feet to Catalpa tree; thence East
of South foG feet to an oak fence post
at the South West corner of Lizzie
Patterson's Out Lot Sub division 50
as now February II, 1930) fenced;
ehence North along the West line of
said Subdivisions So 58, 56, 55 as
surveyed by Frank B. Smith. County
I.of SIS; thence North 64 IL feet to
the place of beginning, containing
about 30-1O0 of an acre, more or less.
Appraised at 100000.
Terms of sale: Cash in hand on day
of sale.
MATTE ALLEN
AS Administrative with the VIII
Annexed of ths Estate of j. W.
Allen deceased.
M. e. Danford, Attorney. Ills
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-07-02
Rural Dale

The ice cream and cake social Civ
en by the ladies' aid society at the
community hall last Saturday even
ing, was largely attended, and a
quilt made by the aid was sold for
SO. Mrs. Wilma Betz was the
lucky purchaser. The quilt carried
$40 names, each person giving 1Oc.
The heavy wind and rain storm
which passed through our village
last Friday, blew one of the big
shade trees down that stood in the
front yard of John Shillings. Al
though it stood near their dwelling
house, in its falling the house escap-
ed any injury. Some of the men got
busy Saturday and cleaned up the
debris.
The grangers have organized
lodge here at the community hall.
Mr.. and Mrs Wilber Revenaugh
and little daughter Helen visited
their parents here, last Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ross of Vir-
ginia ridge, Mr.. and Mrs. Isebel,
Miss Ebert and Mrs. Effie McGin-
mis- of GAINESVILLE visited at the Ross
home, last Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-07-02

tn. en- try to tear down an effort 0
com munity building. Free Americ
looks like it might be tainted witt
monar. chy.
In ou travels last week we fount
Mrs. Wa tier Barkhurst badly Grip
pied with neuritis. They have ovel
800 young turkeys.
Mrs. Jos. Chandler Dies
Mrs. ]. w. lyle has received no
tice of the death of her niece Mrs
Joseph Chandler, daughter of Mrs
Lyle's brother Lloyd Keller. Mrs.
Chandler was born in Wisconsin,
but after her marriage they resided
at Kent, O., where hel' death occur
red June 49, Interment was made
at Kent.
had purchased young dog, he gave
"Old Ned to Mr. Patten who lives
seven miles beyond New Concord.
After the dog had been gone two
months, he returned to his old
home. While nearly exhausted, he
showed MS S1duHeSS III DelHS DdCh,
by jumping and licking Mrs. Le-
lands hand. From the way Amelia
talked, we are satisfied the dog will
spend his declining days at the Le-
land home.
Elmer Henderson of Columbus
spent the week end with home folks.
Miss Winifred Jenkins who had
her tonsils removed last week,
seems to be doing nicely.
The Mt. Carmel church will cele-
brate the Tooth anniversary of the
organization of the class, Aug. 26
If you are interested III this church,
you should get busy in helping to
make this great day.
Ernest Henderson and family OF
Malta spent Sunday at the Hender-
son-Risberg home.
Meeting announced for this Mon
day night at Mt Carmel A big
crowd was in attendance Sunday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-07-02
Meigs

The storm Friday missed our vii
lage, at least no marks Of its yio-
ience are noticed.
Our statement in last weeks is
sue that the state department would
not allow the local board TO pay
Meigs Valley 800 for the rent OF
the hall should have read more
than 500. The local board
agreed to pay $l40 The state de-
partment on the other hand ordered
the Bloom township board to pay
one bus SIS and the other $10 per
month more than they had agreed
to take. This is we suppose higher
mathematics, to teach the folks a
few values The situation here is
as follows. The folks who have the
best interest of the community have
built a grange hall and community
building, a building that has been
thrown open to school and church
activities free. On account of the
hard times it has been an up hill
pull FOR the folks to make the pay
ments, and the trustees had taken
the price offered by the township
board, knowing it was a low rental
for such building. Now ask your
self and try to figure out why the
department would want to pay bus
drivers more than they asked, and