Milford chronicle., 1933-09-22
LEGION LEADS In ORGANIZED
EFFORT TO SECURE FUNDS
FOR LOWER DELAWARE

governments in securing to SUISSE!
county some of the funds being allo
Gated for local improvements unde
Federal supervision. '-t
AS a result of this meeting th'
committee went on record as beint
in favor of certain of the projects
being advanced for the county al
! best suited to serve the greater
number over the longest period
Several other projects were ad
vanced as worthy of consideration
but, after lengthy discussion, these
were not recommended as they were
either of only local merit or moi
permanent improvements.
After a definite series of public
works had been decided upon the
adjutant was directed to inform Ger
rish Gassaway, chairman of the Del
aware State NRA of the action
taken. The adjutant then sent the
following letter to Mr.. Gassaway:
August 23rd. 1888.
Gerrish Gassaway, chairman,
Delaware State NRA,
Wilmington, Della.
Dear Mr. Gassaway:
The Post Commander of Henlopen
Post No. 5, of Lewes-Rehoboth, Del,
called a meeting of executives last
evening for the purpose of approv-
ing and .voicing their requests that
the State NRA of which you are
chairman, get behind some or all of
the following projects which they
feel will be of lasting benefit to the
community as we'll as filling the i'm
mediate needs for local employment.
Some of these have already been
recommended to your body by those
interested.
The building of the Boulevard
along the coast between. Dewey
Beach and Bethany Beach, Delaware, 1
and completing this to the Delaware
state line. The widening of the road
from Rehoboth Beach to Milford,
with the recommendation that, funds
permitting, this be made a dual
highway. The building of a sewage
disposal system at Rehoboth Beach
through loan of a portion of the sum
required for this work. The build
ing of a road at Lewes to run from
the present concrete highway at
State street on Front street to the
deVries monument in Pilot Town.
Of even greater importance than |
any of the above we consider that |
the construction OF the inlet at |
Lewes should merit the serious con-
sideration of your committee. This |
is not only indorsed |
" all local and county interests but
has the Endorsement of the Del
aware Bay Pilots Association, the
Port of Philadelphia, and, we under
stand, the approval of the U. S.
Engineers. We believe that this inn
Drovement might well be placed ON
| paying basis as it will benefit and
,evive shipping and fishing interests
N this locality and serve the COM
nunity for a radius Of 25 miles or
more. Your attention is also called
to the need of Rehoboth- for. a new
and adequate school building.
You may rest assured that you
have the hearty support of Henlopen
Post No. of the American Legion
IN your efforts to promote any of
.hese improvements. ..
Yours for the best interests of the
State and community.
Signed by Post Commander G. Adjt.
Mr.. Gassaway's reply was prompt,
and very interesting to those who
are hoping to secure local improve
nents through the use of Federal
lunds. twill be noted that he VeryI
plainly states the necessity for con-
,erted action on the part of those
interested rather than a disjointedl
series of personal or single group
requests as the proper means of OBJ
aiming results. Mr.. Gassaway's let
er follows:
Wilmington, Della.
Mr.. VIM Jefferson, Post Commander
American Legion,
Rehoboth Beach, Della.
Ny Dear Mr.. Jefferson: j.- /
Your valued communication of Au-
gust 23rd. please be advised: |
My appointment as state chairman
# the National Recovery Admins
ration is for the industrial section
ind not for the public works Sec
ion. l take the liberty of making
he following suggestions:
ID A boulevard between Dewey
Beach and Bethany Beach,. This
natter should be presented by your
'roup, and other interested parties,
o the State Highway Department.
(2) Widening of the road from
iehoboth to Milford, or dual high
way from Rehoboth to,Milford: This
natter should be presented by your
'roup, and others, to the State High
gay Department. s.
90 Sewage system and disposal
liant at Rehoboth:. AS / understand
t, the General Assembly authorized
of bonds by the Town of
lehoboth for this purpose, these
onds to be issued after a referen-
um on the same was held. l un-
erstand that you have not held a
eferendum. If you are to get this
arrangements should
e made for your referendum az
nee, and then application filed for
'ederal loan and grant. II
(D Building of road at Lewes:
his also should be taken up with
he State Highway Department.
(5) Building of the inlet at
ewes: This matter was referred
} our commission under the project,
Proposed Harbor at Lewes, Del,
100000" and was approved. It
-ould be most helpful if your group
nd other interested parties would
resent their views in to the Chief Of
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