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Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
LET'S BUILD AN
INFORMAL POOL

Little need be said of the joy and
delight that we may have from a
neat pool in our back yard COM
bined with the proper setting of
plants with which can be secured a
naturalistic effect. The naturalistic
effect, of course, applies to the in
formal pool.
In considering the design and con-
struction of an informal pool, we
must first consider its setting. In
considering the setting, one must
consider the two possible types: the
pool with steep banks and rock
ledges, or the more shallow pools
with gently slOping sides.
To make a pool appear natural
and not man made, we must choose
a depression suited to the pool or
eXcavate the soil to create one. 1t
is usually necessary to excavate in
a fiat section such as ours. When
this excavation the soil
should all be throwed to the back of
the pool, which may be used to rep
resent a small hillside in which may
be placed some rocks of naturalistic
In placing these rocks
you may arrange to have the water
supply pipe for the pool, concealed
beneath a rock to give the appear
ance that the water is coming from
out the hillside which you have so
often seen i'm the mountain districts.
EXcavate a bowl like depression
leaving sides to about As degree
angle, line sides and bottom with
heavy poultry wire supporting 1t at
1 distance of two inches from the
ground to permit concrete TO en-
irely ysurrOund il. Excavation |
should be made to 30 inches and |
IOttom and sides tamped
Good results are obtained by a
mixture of one part cement, two
,arts sharp sand and three parts of
'ne-half inch gravel or crushed
tone. blended with water. After
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
IN THE NEW ERA

There seems no doubt that with
the country's banking troubles
cleared up, as they soon will be, we
are all headed for an era of better
times. But better times will not
come to those people who are not
full of energy, and who are indif-
ferent in their work.
The new era will be one for re-
vival of the old time notions of in
dustry. People will have to get
along with less sporting life, and
they will have to put their minds
on their work, try to give the best
service they can to the public and
their employers. In so far as that
spirit is shown here in Milford we
shall see our community making
steady progress, acquiring a con-
stantly enhanced reputation as a
good town to live and do business
in.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
MEANINGS OF LENT

The many millions of people who
are observing the church season of
Lent, are not the only ones who
would benefit by such exercises.
This ancient practice has been main
tanned for many centuries, because
it brings certain benefits to the peo-
pie who observe it, 1t responds to
certain needs which should be felt
by all. whether they accept church
traditions or not.
The fundamental aims of this
venerable custom might be said to
be three, to promote meditation, re-
pentance, and self denial. Now the.
world is not ordinarily very keen on
meditation. repentance, and self de-
nial IL prefers excitement, self
seeking, and fashly satisfaction. But
human nature was not built to stand
a life of dissipation and excitement.
People grow old prematurely under
this abnormal pressure.
Life as it was lived through our
recent boom period was not health
ful for the majority of people. There
was too much rushing from one ex-
citement to another, too little calm
ness and poise and thought. If peo-
pies more recent difficulties have
forced them to spend more time in
quiet pursuits at home, they are bet
Ter OFF physically, mentally, and
and in the end will gain f.
Human nature is a very imper-
feet thing. People are all the time
ioing things they should regret, that
lurt and injure others. If they
amt repent of many of these things,
hey are not making themselves any
more useful in the world or beloved
If their associates.
The world sees many ugly spec
acles. But there is nothing uglier
han a selfish person, absorbed in
lis own welfare, grabbing and |
rasping for himself alone, for his
wn needs and satisfactions. The
Torld has little use for such ones.
I such ones could observe the Len
IN season this year with some real
elf denial for the benefit of others,
ley would find new sources of hap
mess and friendship.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24

pouring concrete, it may be smooth
ed down with a trOwel or thin coat
may be put on with a paint brush.
One main point to remember is that
too much concrete should not show
above ground as the appearance
should be natural as near as possi-
BILE. Then be sure that the top of
the pool is level.
Drainage should be arranged by
placing 1b inch pipe beneath the
pool before concrete is poured, then
the depth of water can be controlled
by coupling a similar pipe on top of
this at the desired height you wish
the water, the top of which should
be covered with a screen to prevent
trash from clogging the pipe. The
pool may be drained at any time by
taking out the over flow section of
pipe.
Empty the pool several times dur
ing a period of two weeks to re-
move alkali, before placing any fish
therein.
Lilies are generally planted in
containers such as boxes, pals, etc.
There should be at least 6 to s
inches of water over the pail. Use
good garden soil covered with two
inches of sand to keep it from
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
HOUSTON

Church news for Sunday, March
26: Sunday school at $3.50 a. M,
I Howard r. Moore, supt.; preaching
at 1920, by the pastor, Rev. ]. C.
Handy; song service and preaching
at night.
The Houston New Century Club
will hold a bingo and jig-saw party
ON Monday night, March 9th, in the
Red Mems Hall. Admission, 15c,
which includes all the evenings en-
tertainment and refreshments. Ben
efits for the church. Everybody
come out and enjoy yourselves and
help a good cause.
Mrs. Zack Johnson is quite i'll at
/ this writing.
Ernest Sapp is ill at the home of
his sister, Mrs. Charles Webb, and
Mrs. Webb, who has been ill so long,
is slowly improving.
Mrs. Franklin Slaughter has also
been i'll but is better at this writing.
Mrs. Cora Satterfield being away
from home on Wednesday, the
Houston New Century Club, which
was to meet with her, met at the
home of the president, Mrs. Emory
Webb. The meeting was opened
with song by the club, followed
with the club collect, recited in uni
son. Then the salute to the flag.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read by Miss Garnet Lof-
land, secretary pro TEN. The club
decided to donate a certain amount
to the Houston public school to help
pay for the shrubbery and other i'm
provements at the school. After the
usual business routine, and as there
was no special program for the day
the club just enjoyed a jolly good
time by singing songs and listening
to some instrumental duets played
by Mrs. Amanda Lofland and Mrs.
Ralph Jump. During the social
hour the hostess served very de-
licious refreshments, and the club
adjourned to meet at the home of
Mrs. Merrill Thistlewood on We'd
nesday, March 29th, and the subject
for that day is Conservation"
Mrs. Almond Wilson attended the
of her aunt, Mrs. Matilda
Townsend. at Newark, Md, last
afternoon. She was the
widow of Samuel Townsend, who
was at one time section boss of the
and he with his family were
residents of our town for several
years. The children have our sym
pathy.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
ROOSEVELT'S FOUR YEAR PLAN

George Creel, whether you like it
or not, is probably the most effec-
tive prOpagandist reporter in Amer
lea. He knows exactly how long a
readers attention can be kept fast
ened to the subject in hand, and he
tells his story vividly within that
limit of words.
Roosevelt's fOur-year plan, ac-
cording to Mr.. Creel, is one which
will give the hide-bound conserva-
tives an unhappy time. Roosevelt
takes office with his face turned to
the left" says Mr.. Creel in Golfers
Weekly. BOLD and steadfastly to
the left. 1t is his fixed belief that
America has come to the end of an
era-the era of unplanned, uncon-
trolled and wasteful production-and
that what we are now enduring is
in no sense a slump, but the break
down of a system. He holds that the
sole purpose of an economic order
is to provide those who live under
it with the necessities of life and
freedom from the fears of existence.
Failing, it must give way to a new
and better order"
Few Presidents ever took office
under gloomier circumstances, yet
Roosevelt is cheerful and unafraid,
believing that he knows what to do
and he has the courage to do it. And
Mr.. Creel, after talking with him
long and often, finds himself shar-
ing this optimism.
Beaten paths, in Roosevelt's opin-
ion, lead only to morasses. Trail
blazing is commanded by common
sense, and the task is one that
makes particular appeal to his ar
dent temperament. No man was
ever less bound by precedent and
tradition, Mr.. Creel insists. With
Roosevelt the test of an institution
is not its ages but its use.
Here is Mr.. Creels summary of
Roosevelt's Four Year Plan: Col
lective effort-collectivis the
order of the day. Both Fascism and
Communism, however, are repulsive
to Roosevelt's democratic mind, and
the road he means to travel lies be-
tween. 1t is the road which Wood
row Wilson pointed out in 1912, and
that he followed so surely until the
World War interrupted his far
reaching program of economic re-
form. The faith of Wilson comes
close to being Roosevelt's religion.
The name of the dead man is ever
on his lips, both in public speech and
private conversation.
"The unemployment problem,
most pressing of the many that face
him, will acquaint the country with |
the boidness of his thought. He |
knows, as does every other thinking |
man, that unemployment is no long
er periodic but chronic.
"The Democratic platform pledged |
a reduction of 25 per cent in federal
and it can be stated |
fatty that Roosevelt will keep that |
pledge though the heavens fall. He |
knows that he has got to. There are
many cuts to be made in the inter-
est of simplification and efficiency |
as we'll as money-saving, but the |
retrenchment must come |
from the 1928, 100000 allotted to the |
Veterans Administration. Not one
of these imperative economy meas
ures gives Roosevelt so much as the
twitch of a nerve. He would be de-
lighted to have Congress put the
full burden on his shoulders"
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF

Plans are being shaped by the
leaders Of congress for a bond issue
of s2,OO0,OOO,OOO for public works
and other relief for the benefit of
the unemployed. Some people doubt
the wisdom Of such expenditure, but
the public demand for some such
action is strong and likely to pre-
vail.
If the government is thus to turn
loose stream of dollars, it should
see that it gets substantial results
to show for it. When the govern
ment spends freely. much of the
money is apt to leak out and disap-
pear. Spending money for costly
projects that can never pay for
themselves would be simply con-
tinuation of the improvidence that
got Uncle Sam into trouble.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24

THE American people have had a
sharp lesson the past days, about
the necessity of acting as a unit for
the common good. They accom-
plished the marvels of their war ac-
tivity in 1918. by forgetting their
selfish interests and acting as a unit.
But in the years following, the idea
was everyone for himself" and it
did an enormous amount of damage.
We need this idea of unity, not
merely in our national business, but
also in community affairs. If the
people of a town won't act as unit
and work together for common ends,
their town won't get anywhere.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
CALIFORNIA WILL RISE

A small section of Southern Cali
fornia has been given a terrific
shaking by earthquake, and the
country stands appalled, at the loss
es it has suffered. But the residence
and energy of that section is so
great, that it will not be long be-
fore all scars of that disaster are
obliterated. The stricken towns will
rise again fairer than ever. All
honor is due to people who have
such a capacity to rise above mis-
fortune, and overcome their trou-
bles.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
STOP GAS PAINS GERMAN!
REMEDY GIVES RELIEF

Acting on BOTH upper and lower
bowels Adlerika washes out all poisons
that cause gas, nervousness and bad
sleep. One dose gives relief at once.
Red Star Drug Store-In Harrington by
Sharp G. Fleming, Druggists.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24
TIL E
FLOWER GARDEN
QUESTION BOX
Edited by
E. L. LYNCH
DEL.MAR.VA NURSERIES

< Any reader of this newspa-
( per is welcome to make use
of che free information SER
( vice of this. department on
( any question concerning
trees, plants, shrubs, peren-
{ malls, bulbs or anything
{ concerning their home
{ grounds. Address Milford
{ Chronicle Flower Garden
{ Question Box, Milford, Del.
{ Enclose a three cent stamp
( for return postage. State
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write your name and ad-
dress plainly.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24

DON'T expect your home town
people to be interested in what you
have to sell, unless you tell them
about your goods by advertising.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24

Are you going to repaper any
rooms or Railways this spring? Do
It now and avoid the rush.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24

washing some well rotted cow ma
nure, added TO the soil, is good. Lii
les should be planted after the mid
die of April.
A pool will add no end of interest
to its owner and guests.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-24

Taxes will be due in April and
May
The Washington times., 1933-01-11
Bowling Tonight

District League-Columbia VS.. Rem
devious. at Columbia.
National Capital League-King's Pal
ace VS.. Judd & Detweiler. at Lucky
Strike.
Temple Major League-Mayflower
Hand Laundry vs. Sunrise Bakery,
r Street Delicatessen VS.. Freemans
Rinaldi Tailors VS.. Palmateers, Frank
P. Lozupone VS.. Union Terminal Mar
ket. at Temple.
Ladies District League-The M-Fives
VS.. Rendezvous. at Lucky Strike !;
Georgetown VS.. King Pin, at George
town, Petworth at Arcade; at Pet
gorthi Recreation wUsd. VS. co,umOi9i Msvst at
Davis. at Lucky Strike; Convention
Hall VS.. Lucky Strike. at Convention
Hail.
knights of Columbus League-Trini-
dad VS.: Santa Maria. Gortez vs.; Cham
Ovando. De Soto vs. Balboa. Pintao vs..
La Sale, San Domingo vs. Nina,
Salvador VS.. Columbia, at Convention
Hall.
Hebrew Inter-Club League-Mardelle
VS.. Iris Monarch VS.. Reyes, Phi Epsilon
Tau vs. Arora, Beta Phi Epsilon VS..
Rialto. Pals VS.. Jr. Mardelle, Equity Us.
Vista, Phi lambda Nu VS.. Jr. Arora,
Moseans VS.. Les Amis, at Convention
Hall.
Nautical League-Drifters No. / VS..
6OaLp DElAlSLS GNO' NS' .
Camp, Bonzai VS.. Washington Canoe
No. /, Anchor VS.. Washington Canoe
No. 2, Colonial VS.. Ell Dorado, at Ross
lyn.
Dynamite League-Blow Hards VS..
Lab KatZ, Dri-Kleeners VS.. Hill-Billies,
Duds VS.. Wrecking Crew, Hiandrys VS..
Little Potatoes, Sand Blowers vs. Tor
nadoes, at Arcadia.
Bankers Lea gu American
VS.. American Security No. /, American
Security No. 2 VS.. District National,
National Bank VS.. Washington Loan
No. 2, Riggs vs. Morris Plan. Washing
ton Loan No. 1 VS.. w. B. Hibbs, Ma
tional Savings VS.. Union Trust, at Ar
cadia.
Takoma League-Goode Timing vs.
Friendly Five. Old Colony vs. Takoma
Tailors, Blue Ribbons VS.. Colorado Ser
vice Station, at Takoma.
Almas Temple League-Treasurers VS..
CameIs, Oriental B. VS.. Scimitars. at
Almas Temple.
The Washington times., 1933-01-11
LOSES
CHESTERFIELD

Chester Bid, live-wire of the
Northeast Temple duckpin team,
District League defending cham
pions, is threatened with appendi-
citis and has been forced to go
on the retired list for the re-
mainder of the season.
"Chief" Lovett, who is bowling
at sensational pace, has been
signed by Red" MegaW to re-
place Bid. Bid signed up with
Temple halfway through the
past season, and his spirit and
pepper played an important part
toward giving Temple the pen
nant.
Two 400" marked last nights
bowling with Ollie Pacini setting
an all-time Holy Name League
record with a 430, and Charlie
Bernhardt knocking off an even
400 in the Columbia Heights
loop. Pacini's 1863 game was also
a new mark. Bernhardt had a
164 nigh game.
Hokie Smith isn't slackSning
his pace in the National Capital
League. Last night he pounded
out a I'll game and 1874 set to
give his King Pins a two-one de-
cision over Lucky Strike. The
King Pin had 667 high game.
Walter Collier hung up q new
Masonic League high game, 17S.
His set was 389.
Other stand-out scores were
Beyer'S 379 in the Insurance
League, Moore's 149 game and
366 set in the Holy Name &C"
League, Waldrop's 384 in the
Mems Lutheran loop, and Moor'S
356 in tn Supervising Architects
circuit.
The Washington times., 1933-01-11
SIX Of SEVEN
GAMES WON
To DATE

Georgetown Prep resumes bas-
ketball activities today after a
period Of idleness due to the
Christmas holidays. The Garrett
Parkers are scheduled to enter
tain the Emerson five at George
town Prep at $3.50 o'clock.
Three other contests are on
the scholastic schedule for the
day. Eastern meets GonZaga in
the Eastern gymnasium, Tech
tackles st. Johns Prep at Tech,
while Central entertains Mount
st. Joseph's of Baltimore at Cen
trail in games beginning at $3.50
o'clock.
Georgetown Prep will be out
to add to it's large point total
mark in this afternoons fray
with Emerson. The Garrett
Parkers have gathered 260 points
to opponents 1876 in seven games
so far this season.
The team has a record Of six
triumphs against only one loss,
and that loss was at the hands
Of the Chevy Chase High Five
by a close 81 to 33 score.
Stewart Best Scorer
Stewart, center, Allan and
Heating, forwards, and Nee,
guard. have been the heaviest
scorers. Stewart leads with 66
points as a result of % baskets
and 10 fouls. Allan has chalked
up 30 baskets and 5 fouls for
65 points, Keating % baskets and
3 fouls for 49 points, and Nee
II baskets and fouls for AZ
points
The Georgetown Prep Alumni,
Immaculate High, Rockville High,
Maryland School for Deaf. Emer-
son and Western High have been
the teams who have fallen be-
fore the attack of the Garrett
Parkers.
The team hopes to compile a
most envious list Of victims and
a most noteworthy point total be-
fore the season is ended.
Following is the complete list
of players and their point totals
IN date.
The Washington times., 1933-01-11
Heavy Pay SLGshes
Due for DOdQerS

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE
salary axe was poised today over
the necks of famous members of
the Brooklyn Dodgers. Reports
are that 1888 contracts, soon to
be mailed, will slash $65, 900 off
the clubs $24O,0OO payroll.
Part of the bad news is:
Pitcher Dazzy Vance, who once
drew $4,000 a year, will be cut
from $4,000 to $4,000: Hack
Wilson from $16,50O to $4,000;
Glenn Wright from $12,500 to
$4,000; Johnny Frederick, SILL
900 to $4,000.
Lefty ODoul, league batting
champion, will be raised from
$12,5OO to $4,000, becoming the
teams highest salaried player.
Pitcher Van Mungo also is slated
for an increase.
The Washington times., 1933-01-11
WOOD FAVOR|TE
IN AQUA OPEN

Aqua CALIENTE, Jan. 11.-As
play started in the first round Of
the Aqua Caliente open golf to-
day, Craig Wood, Deal, N. j.,
pro ruled favorite to capture the
crown worn by Fred Morrison.
Wood is given preference because
Of his victories in the tourna-
ments at San Francisco, PaSa-
dena and Los Angeles.
Gene SaraZen, who collapsed
while playing the final round of
the Los Angeles open, might not
be starter. His physicians said
they would probably refuse him
permission to enter.
During intermiSsions in a
bridge struggle Wood and Les
Diegel yesterday discussed what
the winning score would be. After
analyzing all of the possibilities
on all of the holes they reached
the conclusion that score of 291
would win-even though Morrison
took the tournament last year
with 284. They based his belief
on the fact that all shots will
be played as the ball lies this
year-and in oher years the boys
have been permitted to "tee up"
for their fairway shots.
In practice play yesterday few
played complete rounds even
though Dewey Longworth. of Oak,
land, turned in a IL; Abe Es-
pinosa, of Chicago, had a 72; and
Fred Morrison a 73.
The Washington times., 1933-01-11
CGnzOneri-NebO Bout
Possibility at Miami

NEW YORK, Jan. ia 10
round bout at catchweights be-
tween Tony Canzoneri, light,
weight champion, and Pete Nebo,
Seminole Indian, in Madison
Square Gardens bowl at Miami,
Fla, on February %. Manager
Sammy Goldman announces he
has accepted terms for Canzoneri.
Goldman revealed he had
broken off negotiations for a bout
between Canzoneri and Jimmy
McLarnin at the Chicago Sta
dium, but said he would sign with
Madison Square Garden for the
match here if McLarnin agrees to
make IA pounds,
The Washington times., 1933-01-11
PAULINE F D R D
ROLLS356SET

The girls are getting into eX-
cellent trim for the washington
Times Ladies Dixie Sweepstakes.
Last night Pauline Ford, who
will be one of the favorites,
chopped out a 356 set to top
the Washington Ladies League,
while Catherine Quigley handed
in the high game of the night,
14O.
In the meantime, Whiting was
showing the way to the Eastern
Star girls with 333 set and 1875.
game and Mary Estin was flash
ing brilliantly in the Internal
Revenue Ladies loop with 137
game and 333 set.
Ager sparkled in the Ladies
Lutheran League with a ia game
and 305 set.
The Washington times., 1933-01-11
Last Nights Fights

At Philadelphia Tom m y
Loughran, Philadelphia heavy
weight, won decision over King
Levinsky, Chicago (1O). Unknown
Winston, Hartford, Conn, heavy
weight, knocked out Jim Darcy,
Los Angeles (n. Tony Cancela,
Tampa, Fla, won decision over
Leonard Dixon, Philadelphia
heavyweight (8. Eddie Hough-
ton. Philadelphia heavyweight,
won decision over Pepper Stop
per, Leiperville, Pa. 90.
The Washington times., 1933-01-11
SANSTOL SKILL
STUNS MACK

Eddie Mack, the Philadelphia
bantamweight boxer, is thankful
he doSent have to meet fellows
like Pete Sanstol, the masterful
Norwegian, every day. Mack
crossed up with Sanstol in the
eight round feature over in Port
ner's Arena in Alexandria, Va,
last night and Sanstol nabbed the
decision by wide margin. In
fact, he was in front in every one
of the eight rounds.
Mack, a hard puncher with
that right, was slapping at air
most of the night. Sanstol,
shifting and weaving with the
ease and grace of a dancer, never
remained in one spot long
enough. He didn't want to get
tagged by Mr.. Mack.
However, SanStol proved he
could take a few blows when he
was CAOSACO OA4 G44S Jo" 4A4 C11C
first round and again hit with
a wicked upper cut in the third.
Mack also proved himself a
pretty scientific fellow but he
lacked Sanstol's class and ring
generalShip.
Yet, the fans hungered for
blood and thunder and better ap-
preciated the prelims, especially
the four-rounder between Leroy
Dougan and Young Gentle, with
the former getting the nod.
Gentle strutted from his corner
at the opening gong and be-
labored Dougan with a cracking
barrage. Dougan and Gentle
went at it with greater vigor in
the second but GENTLE slowed up
in the last two rounds.
Lloyd Phelps cut the veteran
Joe Chaney's left eye in the open
ing round and Referee Charley
Short sanely halted the event in
the next stanza to save CLANCY.
Leroy zinkham outpointed d
Whitley Saylor in a four-rounder
and Izzy Caplan, Baltimore ban
tam, shaded Doug Swetnam in
a six. Caplan floored Swetnam
for count Of nine in the third.
The Washington times., 1933-01-11
CENTRAL 7 ANk
TEAM ACTIVE

The Central High swimming
team gets into action again Fri
day night. The Mt. Pleasant
Natators hook up with Y. M. C. A.
at 8:15 in the Y pool.
The Y team, incidentally, has a
big schedule ahead, including
matches against the G. w. Frosh,
January 18; Washington canoe
Club January 26; Baltimore Y. M.
c. A., February 25, and the same
team March 18.
st. Adams defeated Landon
Prep in a basketball game yester-
day, 35 to II, at the American
University gymnasium. MCGEE,
with six baskets and five fouls,
totaling II points, led the win
nerS.
Hyattsville High routed An.
napolis High in a 32-to-14 game
at Annapolis. The HyattSville
tossers took the lead from the out
set and held it throughout the
contest. Cogar was the high
scorer with 10 points. At half
time HyattSville led, ii to 5.