Milford chronicle., 1933-08-25

The 49th regular session of the
Kent County Firemen's Association
was held in the Town Hall at Fred
erica last evening. The meeting
opened with President Sam Powell
presiding. The secretary reported
after roll call that all companies
were represented except Smyrna
and Houston, with only one officer
absent
The safety committee reported
progres, stating the fire zone maps
were being made. The program
committee also reported progress
but added they could not send the
programs to the printer until a def
mite reply was received from one
company. A committee will en-
deavOr to get a report in the near
future. The treasurer reported a
balance on hand of S1O7.91 and
stated that all companies had paid
dues for 1888.
A lengthy discussion was held on
what action or authority the fire.
men had with live electric wires
while fighting fires. Firemen are
cautioned about hitting live wires
with streams of water. Many be-
lice this work should be handled by
an electric company employee or
someone of experience in the COM
pany and then only when the proper
equipment for cutting the wires are
available.
Frederick is known as the baby
company in Kent county and Presi-
dent Powell called upon their presi-
dent for a few remarks. Represen-
tative Marion Stevenson speaking
for the company said their presi-
dent had another important engage
ment. President John Patterson ar
rived before the meeting adjourned
and extended a cordial welcome to
the delegates.
Among others who spoke were JO-
seph Lank. Milton; Senator Louis
A. Drexler, Camden. Senator Drex-
ler's hobby is Safety" and never re-
fuses an opportunity to discuss this
subject. He stated that 100000 peo-
pie are killed yearly in accidents of
which 80 per cent are preventable.
This loss of life is appalling and
yet the most of us put forth very
little effort to reduce this loss, said
Senator Drexler. State Secretary
Samuel Carson made few brief re-
marks. He added that after the next
State Convention Frederick Fire |
Company would likely be replaced |
by Frankford Fire Company as the |
baby company. They no doubt will |
be unanimously elected to member
ship in the State organization, they
have already filed application.
The president also supplemented the
remarks of Senator Drexler in ex-
planning how the State police were
trying to promote safety in the
operation of trucks on the highway.
The meeting then adjourned to
meet at Milford on September 18th,
lne week earlier on account of the
state Convention falling on the reg
1lar meeting night. A very enjoy
able buffet luncheon was then served
by the hostess company.
The local ball tossers finally
emerged victors in the fourth
straight game during the past week
Wu6H lncy nOoCu Oul Tt0dCiANa Oh
the local diamond Saturday after
noon. The game was one of the
poorest played this season. plenty
If wrangling with the umpire's de-
,isions and many errors. Eleven
tits were chalked up against Mas
en- who hurls on from the port s
ide. Peckman allowed the locals
light but two of the locals six runs
we're pushed across the pan on
queezes that were perfect. Masten I
lid all he could to win with two
ingles and a double out of four
rips to the plate. Lord played his !
Irst game after a long layoff from '
n operation and collected two
ingles. Short also batted 500 with
wo hits. Peckman. NJ. Taylor and !
'ikus with two doubles each had S
wo hits.
The local ball club visited Milford {
afternoon and annexed I
mother victory to their long string !
n a twilight game of seven innings. I
lodman who played first for the
ocals in a few games and then was ]
eleased on the mound for Milford I
id proved somewhat of a puzzle to S
he local sluggers except Holland II
With two singles and Zip" Locates {
With two singles and a double out r
4 three trips to the plate. 1t was a
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