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Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
COMMUNITY MEETINGS

The attention of the farm families
in the southern area of Kent county
is being called again to the first of
a series of community meetings
which will be held in the First Ma
tional Bank Building in Harrington
at 7:30 o'clock on Friday evening Of
this week, under the auspices of the
county agricultural extension SER
vice in cooperation with the State
Forestry Department.
AS these meetings have been plan
ned to be of particular interest and
help to the entire farm family dur
ing the period of agricultural and
general business depression through
which our country is passing, it is
expected that they will be largely
attended by the rural people in the
various sections of the county.
Among the subjects which will be
discussed at these community meet
ings some of the important ones
will include the economic value of
the home garden to the family m
come, the opportunities for beanti-
flying the home and its surroundings
the part which the All club mem
bers can play in this program OF
yard and garden improvement. and
the outlook of agriculture with spe-
cial reference to trends of prices OF
all commodities.
The members of the Kent county
extension service who will lead the
at each of these meetings
include Miss Louise r. Whitcomb.
county home demonstration agent;
Miss Helen L. Comstock, county
club agent; and Russell E. Wilson
county agricultural agent.
AS an added feature. on the pro-
gram w. S. Taber, State forester,
will show moving pictures on the
economic value of reforestation
practices on land that is not suit
able for farming purposes. and the
use of ornamentals for landscape
work on the farm.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
Milford Grange News

Milford Grange held its regular
meeting on Saturday evening, Mar.
18th, with a large number in attend
ance. All officers were present with
the exception of two.
1t was announced that Fruitland
degree team would put on the fifth
degree in full form at FELTON, on
March 31st.
A turkey supper will be served
at the Grange Hall on Friday even
ing, beginning at $3.50 o'clock. Come
out and enjoy Il real supper. The
interior OF the hall has been newly
painted and presents a very attrac-
tive appearance. A play entitled,
Peabody Pew" will be sponsored
by the Cedar Grove p. T. A. on
April 7th, in the Grange Hall, pro-
ceeds for furtherance of a health
project.
p The following program was rem
dered during the lecture hour:
Music-Extracts from radio adj
dress of National Worthy Master l..
J. Taber, by Mrs. Num-.
Instrumental solo. Mrs. Fred Gey-
er.
Reading. Mrs. Herbert Kenton.
Vocal solo, Miss Sara Austin.
Tap dance, Miss Mabel Founders.
On Saturday evening Shawnee di-
vision Will have charge of program
and refreshments.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
WOULD CONTROL
HORSE RACING
IN DELAWARE
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sure no betting while the constitu-
tion prohibits it.
The Racing Commission of three
members which is to be named by
the Governor should he approve the
measure would receive only 81 a
year as salary and the total ex-
penses of the commission would be
limited to $4,000 a year. Not more
than two of the commissioners could
be of the same political faith and
they would each have to bond in the
sum of 100000. The first three would
be named for two, four and six year
terms.
Any person or association desir-
ing to hold races would be required
to get license from the commission
and the total number of racing days
would be limited to 80 days in the
entire State. 1t would not affect
harness races held at fairs. Purses
for each race could not be less than
$500. The association holding a meet
could retain only per cent of any
profits and the remainder of the
profits would have to be held for
purses, stakes, etc.
Under the bill the State would get
20 cents from every admission to a
race meet but Mr. Hughes explained
that he doubted that this would
amount to very much.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Pearson, of
Dover, are guests of relatives and
friends this week.
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Miss Doris Webb, of Milford, spent
the past weekend with Miss Phyllis
Ewing, of Rehoboth.
Mrs. Oliver Balsley who has been
seriously i'll for the past four weeks
is slowing convalescing.
Mrs. William Harrison Davis, who
has been i'll for the past week, is
able to be up and about her home
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Grier and
Miss Sara Grier spent the weekend
in TOwson, Md, with Mr.. and Mrs.
W. Humes Grier.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Coleman of
Upper Darby, Pa, have been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Banning.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Anderson,
of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison w. Lynch.
Mr.. Anderson is connected with the
Philadelphia police department.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24

Flowers in bloom.
Easter lilies in demand.
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All Fools Day, April LIST.
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Easter Sunday, April 10th.
Feed cats and they will not destroy
birds.
Trim rose bushes now for fine
blooms later.
Plant annual blooming flowers now
in home yards and gardens.
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Stop bawling about business and
go to work even If you don't like
the job.
Cut down such'trees or shrubbery
as smother the growth of flowers in
the yard.
Keep in mind the Presbyterian
Social Friday evening, March 31st,
at o'clock sharp.
A bright and happy home is where
to vegetable garden.
The w. C. r. U. will hold bake
Saturday, April lst. at the store
formerly occupied by AL Houston.
Everything good to eat.
Bring your friends to the Grange
Hall this evening, Friday, and enjoy
a good social hour and an excellent
supper. Turkey. lots of other things
and plum pudding.
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Jenny Wren will spend the sum
mer with you if you provide Il box
home for her to raise a family: and
she will destroy many insects from
the flowers and vegetables in your
garden.
The members of the Milford Com
munity Stars basketball team will
hold bake tomorrow in the Pierce
Hardware store. The receipts of
the bake will go toward the deficit
that was incurred during the past
basketball season.
On Friday evening, March 31st,
at o'clock, there will be an enter
tainment and social held in the Sun
day school room of the Presbyterian
Church. Come and enjoy an evening
of good music and fun and help the
cause. The admission is only fif-
teen cents for adults and ten cents
for children. Refreshments will be
served.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
A FAMILY REUNION

A happy family party was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
w. Ewing, Jr.. of Rehoboth, on Sun
day. Friday, March 18th. was Mrs.
Ewing's birthday and the gathering
was planned in her honor for Sun
day. Roy Webb. her father, present
ed her with a 35 lb. turkey. which
was served at dinner with all the
trimmings.
Mrs. Ewing's family present were
her grandmother, Mrs. Jane An
drews; father, Roy A. Webb; broth
er, Roy Webb, Jr., Jean Webb, Doris
Webb, Mrs. Elsie Moore, Mrs. Leona
KINNEY and G. L. KINNEY and Son
ny, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Reed,
all of Milford. Her children, Phyl-
lis, Donald and jeanette, Mr. Ewing
and his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
W. Ewing, Sr., of Rehoboth.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24

Mrs. Della Hall Deakyne, who has
been quite i'll with quincy, is con-
valescing at the home of her sister,
Mrs. T. Allen GoldsborOugh, in Dem
ton.
Mrs. Davis r. Grier is in Column
bus, Ohio, where she was called last
week because of the serious illness
of her mother, Mrs. Edward Shat
tuck.
Edward Walls returned to his
home on Wednesday after being in
the Emergency Hospital for several
weeks following an appendix Oper-
alton.
Mrs. Edgar Wood returned today
from New York City after a visit of
a few days there. DR.. NJ. Dalema
Draper, who has been in that city
for several weeks, returned with
her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Ryder, Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Davis of Balti-
more, Md. spent the weekend as
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bud"
Harrington, in the Windsor apart
ments.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
DR.. FRANK L. GRIER
HEADS SMYRNA BANK
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C0HffHHed from FHG FdgeI
banking holiday, are the FELTON,
Bank at FELTON,. and the Brandywine
Trust and Savings Bank. of Will
mington.
1t is understood that a plan for
reorganization of the FELTON, Bank
is being formulated. The Brandy
wine Trust is endeavoring to in
crease its capital to 100000.
In the case of the Fruit Growers
National Bank and Trust Company
il was found the volume of the
hanks business requires larger
capitalization under the new regu-
lations for national banks, and as
soon as that necessity was learned
the directors complied with the de-
mand and have qualified to resume
full and normal operations without
restriction.
This is an old banking house es-
tablished in 1876 with normal capi-
talization for that day, to which has
been added a large surplus from the
profits of the years. The new capi-
tai required by the new regulations
is in recognition of the immensely
large volume of business now en-
jOyed by this institution.
At a meeting of the bank direc-
tors on Saturday, w. o. Hoffecker
asked leave to retire as president,
retaining his position as director.
At his request DR.. Frank L. Grier,
of Milford, was elected president of
the bank. DR.. Grier has been a
member of the board of directors
for some years.
C. L. Harmonson has been elected
an additional member of the board.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
LIQUOR BOARD
ORGANIZES TODAY.
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lCOHfHHtd yfOm FHSt IdyfI
time next fall to ratify the revised
code, though some members of the
commission compiling the code be-
lieve it cannot be completed until
some time in 1884.
Pierre S. du Pont is understood to
have had prepared bill to regulate
beer and liquor but it has not made
its appearance in the Legislature. 1t
may be laid before the special com
mission. Two bills are before the
General Assembly now TO regulate
liquor. One Is in the Senate ana
one in the House. Both provide for
appointment of commission to
have control OF liquor and beer, but
it is doubtful il either will be acted
on until the special commission has
submitted its recommendations
Mr.. du Points proposed act is said
to be based largely on the law in
Quebec, Canada. That Canadian law
does away altogether with the old
time saloon and anything resembl-
ing it. The Slate has full control of
all liquor. II licenses and regulates
the manufacture and sale of beer.
Liquor Is sold under permit, the
State retailing it to the dealer. 1t
may be purchased in government
stores, but not consumed on the
premises. Liquor, beer and wines
may be purchased and consumed
with meals in all places where food
is serVeds Licenses and taxes are
heavy.
1t is estimated the additional rev.
enue this State would receive under
any of the bills that may be adopted
will amount to several hundred
thousand dollars q year.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
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DR.. SPRINGER SPEAKS
BEFORE CENTURY CLUB
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Continued from FT1 Pd9el
to the present time he spoke mCst
emphatically on the necessity of an
early diagnosis. In the early stages
of cancer. with the modern forms of
treatment, such as radium, X-ray
and surgery, permanent cures are
the result in many cases. and in
many more a prolongation of life.
He stressed that attention be paid
to any growth or Irregularities of
the skin, and, in fact, in any part
of the body. Careful study by dag
nostician disclosses the nature of
the growth, whether of benign or
malignent nature. A special warn
ing, DR.. Springer gave to the lay
man to beware of quack doctors,
and urged the consultation of cap
able physician. OF essential value,
DR.. Springer thought, was a yearly
check-up of physical nature, thus
keeping watch of the fallacies of the
human body. DR.. Springer was fol-
lowed by his pathologist, DR.. Doug
las NJ. Gay. DR. Gay, much inter-
ested in the fight to alleviate man
kind from the ravages of this dread
malady, gave the procedure of lab
oratory tests to determine the ma
ture of growths. The establishing OF
cancer clinics, through the State by
the Delaware State Commission for
Cancer Control is a long step for
ward, says DR.. Gay. And with con-
fdence in the physicians, who will
give their professional knowledge to
this work, and the idea exploded !,
that having a cancer is disgrace |
and something to hide, at near flu
ture time, cancer will be prevented .
from making the inroads upon the |
health and lives of our nation.
The music for the program was
given by Mrs. Ralph Baker and Mrs.
Joseph Thomas, of Georgetown.
They played two piano duets, and
Mrs. Baker sang THANK God for a
Garden" and 81 Love Life" accom- I
panied by Mrs. Thomas.
Next week the program will be i'll
charge of the president, Mrs. Gle !
ment H. Nutter, who has invited {
George S. Williams to address the
club on 1.-The Budget Plan" Robert
will speak on state and
Local Schools" The music for the
afternoon will be furnished by
school pupils. Mrs. Nutter is espe-
tally desirous that men from town
md community should be present
o hear the speakers. /,
After the nrogram on Monday,
Hiss Bowser in her usual hOspitable
way, served refreshments to the
members and guests.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
ANNUAL MEETING OF YOUTHS
CONFERENCE

The ninth annual Youth Confer
ence will be held Saturday, April 8
in Camden NJ. E. Church.
The theme will be Forward To-
gether; Youth Seeks the Truth
About Economic Problems"
Who's Who
Miss Anna T. Evans, county
peoples superintendent; Miss Mary
Wine, assistant county young peo-
pie superintendent; Miss Ina Jar
rell, county president; Graham Dill,
county vice president; Miss Louise
James, county secretary; Thomas c.
Rodney, county treasurer; w. IL:
Jump, vice president county council
religious education; Miss Pauline
Albertson, Young peoples snperin-
tendent Maryland and Delaware
Council of Religious Education; +.
d. Getty, director of young peoples
work, Presbyterian Board; Rev. G.
A. Burslem, pastor of Dover Presby-
terian Church; James H. Bishop, di-
rector of Christian Education Will
mingtOn District; DR.. w. E. Hab-
bart, superintendent of Dover Dis
trict; Rev. L. p. Thomas, pastor of
Smyrna NJ. f. Church; w. B. Simp-
son, agricultural teacher of Caesar
Rodney High School; w. 4. Michael,
director of physical education. Caes-
ar Rodney High School; ]. w. Nc
Fadden, music director Caesar Rod
ney and Dover High School; Rev.
D. ]. Givans, pastor Camden NJ. E.
Church.
Now, let's have each church in
Kent county represented and make
the conference a success.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
DENTAL CLINIC FOR EASTERN
SUSSEX C0L0RED SCHOOLS

A chair was loaned by State
Health Council and the work of
care for childrens teeth was laun-
ched by the chairman of the Eastern
Sussex ColOred p. T. A. work. The
county school officials endorse the
movement
Friday, March II, marked the op-
ening of a permanent dental clinic
in the Milton colored school district.
This clinic is located in the home of
Mrs. Effie A. and Handy Prettyman.
corner of Chestnut and Manship
streets.
The well known DR.. Charles A.
Henry, surgeOn-dentist of Dover, is
serving there in the capacity Of
school dentist every Friday from 10
a. m. to p. m.
Appointments can be made for
Dental Work by calling phone SRI.
or writing the secretary. Mrs. f. A.
prettynan, Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
3 SITES FOR STATE RACE
TRACK CONSIDERED
1Coniinnea from First Paael

LLOHiHHfd from FHT FdgPJ
Pike opposite Archmere Academy.
The third site, said to have been
under option to some Wilmington
residents for a long time is near
the junction of the New Castle
Causeway and the du POnt High
way.
The legislation which was passed
provides for the American Jockey
Club rules which will bar OUTLAW"
racing from Delaware.
The fact that the racing bill pro-
hibits betting has caused many per-
sons to predict that no racing plant
will be constructed until after the
State constitution is amended to
provide for pari-mutuel betting as
used In Maryland or some similar
system.
II is pointed out that Il One-mile
track must be constructed along
with erandstand, stables and pad
dock. Without betting, it is contend
ed, such a plant would only be 20
per cent self-supporting.
Nevertheless, it is reported that q
number of wealthy lovers of the
sport of Kings" are prepared to
construct Il mile track as required.
somewhat on the plan of that at
Rose Tree Hunt Club and conduct
high class meets. Then if pari-mu-
tuel betting is legalized, the spon-
sors will be prepared, if they so de-
sire. to make the change.
One of the guarantees of high
type of race meet under the bill as
passed, is that it requires that no
purse shall be less than $500 for
any race. This would make certain
the finest horse talent in the cOun-
try would be brought here and also
a high class following.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
SHAWNEE VI. p. CHURCH

Will be reOpened for divine wor-
ship on Sunday. April 2nd. at p.
m. All members and friends of the
church are urged to he present for
these services which will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Louis Randall, ID. D.,
pastor of the First NJ. p. Church,
Milford.
All former members are invited to
worship with us. Plans will be con-
sidered as to the reOpening of the
Sunday school, and other matters of
vital importance to the good of the
church and this community.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
at the church on Monday, March
9th at l p. m.
All ladies are urged to be present
to talk over matters of vital i'm
portance.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
GIRLS BUSINESS CLUBS

The Dover Business Girls Club
held their monthly supper meeting
in the Briar Hill Tea Room on
Thursday evening. Miss Clara Mil
Ter, delegate to the recent mid-win-
, ter conference in Bethlehem, Pa,
gave her report. The plans for the
nationwide banquet to be held in
the Wilmington Y. w. c. A. on March
28th were announced.
The Middletown Business Girls
held a covered dish supper in their
club room on Thursday evening,
March 16. Each member invited a
guest. Cards and puzzles were the
entertainment feature.
The Rose Hill Senior Girl Reserve
Club elected the following officers
at their meeting Thursday evening:
Blanche Leifheit, president; Made
line Kozak, vice-president; Ida Ga
nora, secretary; Helen Porter, treas
urer. Mrs. Edna Mahan is the ad-
wiser. Ruth Hamilton, Mary Bush
and Blanche Leifheit will act as the
constitution committee. The club
meetings will be held i'm the Rose
Hill school on Monday evenings.
The Junior Girl Rerserves of Rose
Hill are making garments for relief
on the local community.
A group for girls Is years old and
over will meet on Monday evening
in the Rose Hill school to complete
the organization of their club.
The Senior Girl Reserve Club of
Dover held a St. Patrick's dance in
the music room of the public school
on Saturday evening, March 18th.
The patrons and patronesses for the
evening were DR.. and Mrs. C. r.
Cummins, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Herbert
Smith, DR.. and Mrs. H. b. King, Mrs.
Ruth Buckwalter and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Ehinger Betty Cosby and
Frances Hayman had charge of the
program. Sara Louise Holt ar
ranged for the place for the party.
Romaigne King and Mary Salmons
had charge of the refreshments.
Frankford Girl Reserves had a
hike to DagsbOrO and |
back and one evening was spent in |
of various kinds.
The Women's Council of Frank
ford will meet in the home of Mrs. !
Emma Long on Wednesday, March !
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Delaware City Girl. Reserves will
present an assembly program in the
school on March 90. The program
will consist of club songs and a
play. Esther Downs is president and
Miss Grace Smedley is adviser of the
club
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
BILL FOR REPEAL
VOTE IN STATE IS
PASSED BY HOUSE
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for the candidates not committed
either for or against. These petit
tions would have to be filed with
the Clerk of the Peace at least Is
days previous to the election and
the last registration day would have
to be not later than 10 days before
the election.
The convention would convene in
the Senate chamber at Dover the
twenty-eighth day after the election,
Delegates would be paid $40 a day
and 10 cents a mile for mileage and
the convention could not last more
than three days.
There are at least two other SINH
lar bills providing for conventions
on the calendars, one introduced in
the Senate by Senator Keith calling
for Al delegates and one introduced
by Representative Bennett calling
for one delegate for every 10000
voters.
The Senate has already passed
several wet" measures and it is
expected this bill will receive fav-
orable consideration, in which event
il will go to Governor Buck.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
NATIONAL RED CROSS AIDING
QUAKE SUFFERERS IN CALF,

The National Red Cross has been
designated as the official relief
agency for the sufferers in the
Southern California earthquake. For
the most part, the 1900 families,
whose homes were destroyed or
damaged, have no resources of their
own.
All persons and organizations are
asked to contribute to this cause.
Kindly send any contributions to
the Rev. Joseph S. Kinks, Second
and Church streets.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
DISEASE CONTROL ELIMINATES
WASTE

Losses due to disease in sweet po-
tatoes are being eliminated by the
growers of Sussex county. In the
last 10 years the yield per acre has
advanced from 125 bushels to IT'S
bushels per acre largely due to bet
ter control of disease. During this
period the total acreage in the
county has decreased from 5000 to
$500 acres. About one half of the
1866 growers in the county now
treat their seed for disease, reports
the County Agent, c. r. Snyder.
who in cooperation with DR.. J. F.
Adams, Extension Plant Patholo-
gist, has been carrying on a disease
control project for several years.
Last year five farmers cooperated
by an instantaneous dipping of their
sweet potato sprouts in a disinfec-
tant just before setting them in the
field. On the treated plots from the
treated sprouts the average infec-
tion of a stem rot was 4.6 per cent,
while on the untreated fields the
average infection was 80 per cent.
One farmer, J. E. Messick, decided
to make a check of his own to see
just how much good it was doing to
treat the sprouts as recommended.
He planted eight rows of untreated
sprouts in the middle of the field.
These rows showed an infection of
81 per cent stem rot The treated
plants which were on both sides
showed per cent infection. The
treatment of plants on these five
demonstration farms resulted in an
improvement of 26 per cent in the
quality OF yield. Cost of production
records kept by II farmers, involv-
ing So acres of sweet potatoes. in
1882 showed the cost of seed treat
ment to be only or per cent of the
total cost of production.