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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1934-07-13
WOMAN HURT
BY LIGHTNING
Much Damage Done Near
Milford AS Two Storms
Meet.

A woman was stunned by light
ming and three houses vera struck
by lightning and { cloUIduurst flood
ed one section when two thunder
storms met with terrific force just
east of this city, carly, Thursday Eve
ming of last week givins local resi-
dents a. storm chow" tia. made
them think of western hurricanes
and torna1Os. f. t.-.. ..
The freak storm was watched with
interest by residents Of this city,
who while feeling some effects Of
the storm. did not get its fun force.
The storm was of peculiar inter
est from the fact that heavy black
banks of clouds blew In from the
north and at the came time a Str' n
OF large proportion came from tht
south. both meeting just west. o.
Milford and creating a great swirl
ing movement oil the clouds and
wind with torrents of rain and vivid
sharp flashes of lightning. The &C.
ton of the storm was plainly visible
from this city.
In Slaughter Neck whore il CEN
tered, lightning struck the dwelling
OF Ernest Wat4cn. Shingle; were
tern from the roof but no fire de-
veloped. At the home OF William
Coverdale lightning struck the buii-
ding and stunned Mrs. Cnverda!e.
but she was not seriously injured.
At the home of Frank Potter. light
ming struck a large tree in the
yard, ran through the house and
blew out the telephone line. In the
Milford Neck ,ection. northeast OF
this city the rain fell in torrents
and lightning damaged telephone
lines.
Near the residence Of Robert Her
ing, in Milford Neck. there was
cloudburst and tie fields and roads
for a while were streams CT lun-
ming water. Crops were ba'lIy waah-
ed and movable articles wee blown
aWay
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1934-07-13
OUTSIDE RELIEF
FUNDS LACKING
Welfare Commission Head
Writes Levy Court Of
Limited Amount.

DR.. Charles L. Candee. chairman
of the Old Age Welfare Commits
sion. in a communication to the
Levy Court Tuesday. pointed out
that lit seems that there will be
very little margin, or practically
none. upon which we might expect
to draw for Outside Relief"
DR.. Candee said the Legislature
appropriated s65.OO0 a year for the
present biennium for the reimburs-
ing Of the three counties of the so
per cent of their total expenditures
in this direction. exclusive of bur-
lals. According to a previous letter
submitted to the Levy Court, DR..
Candee declared, and according to
the average population of the Home
as il now seems to be running, the
total amount of the budget will be
needed for the maintenance of the
Home.
DR.. .Candee said the commission
is willing to go ahead and work I'M
der the plan and setup. but pointed
out il seems necessary to await
NOTu from tne Levy NOuit aS W th0
financial situation.
The letter from DR.. Cahdee which
was referred to the committee of
the whole follows:
THE Old Age Welfare Commits
sion finds it necessary to bring be-
fore you the situation in which we
find ourselves as regards the dis
pensing of outside relief.
"As you know, the Legislature APP
propriated $65.OOO a year for the
present biennium which means OF
course that for the current fiscal
year beginning July l. there will be
only $4,000 available for the reim-
bursting of the three counties of the
ITnrn IN Pnne s PlHdlel
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LOCATIONS ARE
SELECTED FOR
SAFETYLANES
Autos Will Be Tested In
Milford From July 80
To August A.
INSPECTION IS FREE
Schedule OF Inspections
In Other Districts of
State Also Announced.

Location and dates of operation
of the three safety lanes in the rural
parts Of the State were last Friday
announced by Mr.. Grantland for
the first six weeks of the campaign
as followsw: Lane No. 8, Newark,
July 16 to 81; New Castle. July %
to 2S; st. Georges, July 80 to August
4: Middletown, August s to IL;
Smyrna, August 10 to Is; Kenton'
August 20 to 25.
Lane No. 4. Dover, July is to 81;
Milton, July % to %; Milford, July
80 to August 4; Bridgeville, August
6 to IL; Harrington. August 1S to
IS; Frederick, August 20 to rs.
Lane No. 5. Georgetown. July Is
to 81; Selbyville. July 20 to %;
Lewes, July 30 to August 4; Mills
boro, August to IL; Laurel, August
13 to 49,; Seaford. August 90 to 25;
outside of Wilmington the lanes will
operate from a. m. to 5 p. m. E.
S. T. The location of the lanes the
final week will be announced later.
The secretary's office has begun
to mail to the registered car owners
Ine OiuCldl luSpeCllOH DiduhS WhtOh
must be presented at the inspection
station at the time the car is sub
mitted. This blank shows the auto
mobile registration, type, etc, and
contains an explanation Of the con-
duct of the campaign, listing the
official inspection lanes and check
list for inspectors. Ten items must
be certified to by the inspector be-
fore the car will,receive the Official
windshield inspection sticker and a
card receipt showing that the owner
has complied with the State law.
The items to be checked are: Lii
eense and registration plates, lights,
tires, mirror, windshield. windshield
wiper. horn. emergency brake. steer
ing gear and footbrake.
Special arrangements may be
made for the inspection Of fleets of
vehicles, four or more In number.
by appointment with the Motor We
hicle Division, the inspection to
take place at the owners location.
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No. 33, Elmer Bullock; Smiths. No.
81, Fred p. Parker; TOmahawk, No.
81, Walter J. Paskey, Jr.; Farming
ton, No. 80, William B. Tharp;
Bethesda, No. as, Ralph Thompson;
Maple Grove, No. A, James Outten;
Magnolia, No. so, J. Leonard Soper;
Denny's, No. 81, Mrs. Emma Du-
hadaway: Willow Grove, No. So,
Fletcher Alexander; FELTON,, No. 81.
Clifford Simpler; Andersons. No. SIS.
Charles Laramore; Pratt's, No. SO,
Mrs. Edward Thompson; Warren's,
No. 81. w. Albert Warren; Kirby's,
No. 81, Harvey A. Thompson; West
vile, No. SO. Luther Voshell; Wood
side, No. II. H. C. Defibaugh; Rose
Valley. No. 70. Emmett H. Hutchins;
Cheswold. No. SO, Louis Anderson;
Little Creek, No. IS. Douglas Har-
rington; Hollandsville, No. 81, Mrs.
Lydia Fowler and Mrs. Manlove
Dill Ito fill vacancy of Villa
Blessing) term expires June 80, 1886.
Raughley's, No. SO, Mrs. Ralph
Tatman; Wiley's. No. SO, Walter
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After dropping seven games. the
local batsmen decided that .hey
were linked and then. last Thurs
day, Dagsboro added the final straw
and sent the Mispillion lads down
to another defeat, when Gray shut
out the locals, 80. Hall. novice pit
cher for the Milford aggregation.
displayed good form, but the Mil
ford crew could not furnish the
necessary barrage of hits.
Saturday fredericksburg again de-
feated the locals. despite the fact
that Slater knocked another Ruth
ian homer. Whitley Och: Milford's
live wire catcher, also came through
with couple of nice hits.
Sunday the locals went to Mar
della and there Milford lost the first
part of her jinx and garnered IS
hits from the offerings of Truitt.
Killen pitched a bang-up game for
Milford and the final score stood 10
to 4 In favor of Milford.
Monday, pagsboro came to Mil
ford and brought back the jinx with
a to defeat Donoway for Mil
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1934-07-13
SURPLUS SEEN IN
.STATE FINANCES
ATPRESENT TIME
SWIMMING CLASSES
BEGIN on MONDAY

The annual swimming class
es conducted by the Red Cross
will begin at Milford and
Slaughter Beach next Monday.
The classes will be held at
Milford each morning at Ha-
ven Lake beginning at 8
o'clock.
The classes at Slaughter
Beach will begin daily at 1
o'clock.
All children who desire to
take the courses, which are
free, must be present prompt
ly on time each day.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1934-07-13
SPRAY NOTES TO
FRUIT GROWERS
Sulphur FungIclde should Not Be
Combined With Summer OIL

Fruit growers throughout Kent
county have received within the past
few days another edition of orchard
spray notes which DR.. J. F. Adams
plant pathologist of the University
of Delaware and the State Board OF
Agriculture prepared for distribu-
ton through the once of County
Agent Russell E. Wilson.
The fourth cover spray for apples
is recommended at this time, and
growers have been advised to use as
a fungicide the dry-nix at the rate
of 20 pounds to 100 gallons of wa
ter, or commercial substitutes OF
wettable sulphur types according to
recommendations OF: the manufac-
turers. Where lime is used. dilute at
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AUTO FATALITIES ON
HIGHWAYS DECREASE
Eighteen Persons Met Death In Ac-
eidents During Past Six Months


Eighteen persons were killed in
the State outside the city of Will
mington in auto accidents during
the last six months as compared
with 20 killed during the first six
months of last year according to an
announcement by c. C. Reynolds.
superintendent of State Police. who
declares this SO per cent decrease is
one of the greatest in the country.
Taking the State as a whole. with
Wilmington included, motor acct
dent fatalities decreased nineteen
per cent. In Wilmington alone there
were seven fatalities.
Mr.. Reynolds pointed out that
whereas thirty-one persons died in
auto accidents the first six months
of last year, twenty-five died the
first six months of this year in the
entire State.
Statistically inclined Mr.. Reynolds
stated that twelve and three-tenths
persons were killed in Delaware the
first half of the year for each TO-
100000 gallons Of gasoline used.
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DELAWARE CHARTERS
SHOW BIG DECLINE

A drop of $24,545 in the re-
ceipts for charters filed in the
Office of the Secretary of State
for the past six months over
the preceding six months. was
reported last Friday. During
the past half year. 1888 char
ters were filed with fees
amounting to $54.542. In the
preceding six months. 1856
charters were filed with fees
amounting to S79.0S7.
The amount received by the
State under the gasoline tax
law the past six months was
s545,542 compared with $780,
1872. received from this source
the last six months of 1888.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1934-07-13
RED MEN WILL HOLD
FIELD DAY SATURDAY
Members OF Lodge VIII Gather Al
Newark For Annual Event

The members of the Improved Or
der Of Red Men and of the Degree
of Pocahontas will hold their annual
field day, home coming and outing
In the grove OF the Red Mems Fra
ternal Home. Newark. Saturday Of
ternoon, July 81.
In the afternoon Charles L. Sid
we'll and committee of the tribes
will hold contests in sports, games
and novelties. The propagation
committee will take motion pictures
of the events and crowd. The State
Orphans Board. Past Great Sachem
James T. Semerleen, chairman, will
entertain the children and their
mothers. Wynema Council will serve
dinner from $3.50 until p. m. W. N.
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WOMEN HURT WHEN
RESORT BENCH UPSETS
Women Suffer Shocks In 6-FOOt
Tumble At Bethany Beach

Five women suffered painful in
juries and shocks while thirteen
others were badly shaken up on the
afternoon Of the Fourth, when a
long bench on the boardwalk at
Bethany Beach toppled over, dump
ing the occupants on the beach about
six or seven feet below.
The upset of the bench and the
splitting Of the victims. many Of
whom let out loud screams, caused
considerable excitement on the
rTsrS 10 Pace 5, Plsassl
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
WOODSON CENTER
RECEPTION


The Urban League-Mid City Center
was the scene of a very unsual re-
ception on Sunday, June 10, from 40
p. m. The graduates of grade, high
schools and college were honored at
this event. There was a fine musical
presentation Of talent from both the
North and South sides. Theos appear
ing on the program were: Annie
Franklin, Edrose Willis, Thomas
Jones, and Charles Aston. Rev.
Slater of Council Bluffs was the
principle speaker for the occasion.
Henry Thomas, B. A.. 1884 graduate
Of the Omaha University, gave the
graduates challenge to the group
Refreshments were served, and a
social hour was enjoyed by the gra-
duates, Their parents and friends.
The Woodson Center and the Ur-
ban League Center sponsored this
reception for the graduates.
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23

son, Miss Katherine Williams and
Mrs. Lucy c. Crawford, assisted with
camp leadership during the three day
session for high school girls at Camp
Brewster. June Is to 18th. This week.
Miss Helen Wilkes will be the High
School girl reserve of the Branch TO
attend the National Girl Reserve
Conference for the Middle West Re
gion. It will be a ten day conference
bringing some of the best leaders
and specialists in work with young
people. Among the leadership from
the Northside Htanch will be Mrs.
Lucy c. Crawford who will conduct q
series Of discussions with MISS De-
lite Hollitt on "Race Relations" Be
cause Of the fine piece Of work done
by Rev. ]. S. Williams last year, he
has been invited to present a program
of spirituals during the conference
period.
Stay at Home Camp For Girls
The third annual stay at home
camp for grade school girls will be
conducted during the month of July
at the Northside Branch Y. W. C. A.
Mrs. Alice Wilson, Girl Reserve help
q, will be in charge Of the program.
Lots Of interesting things will be
planned for the girls. The camp will
BE- opened three days in the week,
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
from nine until IL and for girls be-
tween the ages Of 8 and IA.
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23

United States has condemned lynch
ing and urged enactments of federal
legislation to assist the states in
Graduating this national evil; and:
WHEREAS: The National Board
of the Young Women's Christian As
sociations of the United States, the
National Student Council, the Nat
ional Public Affairs Committee, and
many local Associations have en-
dorsed the Costigan-W Wagner Anti
Lynching Bill SENATE 1879:
"BE IT RESOLVED: That the
Thirteenth National Convention Of
the Young Women's Christian Asso-
Citations Of the United States tele-
graph the President expressing great
appreciation of his stand against
lynching. and requesting him to urge
the leaders of Congress to enact the
Costigan-W Wagner Bill at this session
Of Congress and be it further:
"RESOLVED: That inasmuch as
effective enforcement of any legisla-
ton depends on public opinion in
states and communities, we commend
to the President for his consideration
the calling Of a conference Of gov
ernors of at least those states where
there have been lynchings during the
last ten years, for the purpose Of
formulating sustaining state legisla-
ton enbodying fundamental prin-
ciples essential to the eradication of
lynching."
This is active participation This
Is history in the making! These wom-
en- of the United States of America,
representing 100000 enrolled mem
bers in Associations in the North,
South, East and West, will be work
ing comparatively on this progressive
program for mutual social better
ment.
Girl Reserves Off to Camp Brewster
The Northside Branch is proud Of
it's achievement in the development
of camp consciousness among it's
girls and leaders. Miss Mildred Dot
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
THE QUACK CLUB

The Quack Club, Northside Branch
Of the Y. w. G. A. held their Annual
Spring Formal Party, Friday night,
June 18th, at Brownell Hall, 54th and
Underwood Streets. More than five
hundred persons attended this gala
affair. A very colorful arrangement
Of the club colors of yellow and green
we're suikingly carried out by the
Committee in charge.
Dancing was enjoyed throughout
the evening by Bill Owens High
hatters Orchestra, by the guests pre-
sent
A very clever surprise shower was
given in honor Of one Of the members
of the Quack Club, during the even
ings entertainment, in person of Mrs.
George Parker. formally Miss Louise
A. Scott This is the cutom Of the
club to fete each and every member
of the club with a miscellaneous
sshower who gets married. The we'd
ding march vas played by the or
chestra. and the bride and groom
marched down through a ribbon be-
locked archway made by the Quack
Club Members, through a storm of
applause, which made a very beauti.
ful setting.
A presentation of all past officers
for 1888 and the present officers Of
the club was given, while each officer
marched in revue before the guests.
The present Officers Of the Quack
Club are as follows: Lucy Mae
Stamps. Rucker, President; Hattie
Breckenridge, Vice-President: Faith
Patterson, Secretary: Estelle Roberts,
Corresponding Secretary and Assist
ant: Ida Sears, Treasurer: and Mild
red M. Holman, Club Reporter. The
FORMER Members of the club are:
Resident Corrine McDaniels: Vice
President. Lucy Mae Stamps Rucker:
Acting Secretary, Faith Patterson:
Treasurer. Gretchen Selectman, and
Corresponding Secretary. Christine
Brown.
Miss Rachel Taylor. Secretary Of
Northside Branch. Lucy Mae Rucker.
President, Mildred M. Holman Club
Reporter.
and Hollands arrest because
American Veterans say that Mayo
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
PAGE FOUR
BABY SHOW PROMOT.
Frs ARE Il

Continued From Page One)
they were attempting to convert all
of the proceeds and leave the Legion
high and dry, Mayo and Holland en-
te ed into a promotion scheme with
Roosevelt Post No. 80 or the Amer
lean Legion, wherein they were to be
given the right to promote a Baby
Show under the Legion name, and
giving to the Legion a guarantee Of
$100 for the use of the Post name.
At the wind Of the Baby Show. the
promoters we-e unable to pay the
500 guaranteed the Legion.
In a conference Of Post officials,
and promoters of the Baby Show,
some Of the Legionaires were Of the
opinion that the promoters should be
jailed, while others thought a settle
ment would be better. Mr.. Ed. Turn
er, Post member, stood out for sett-
ling the matter without going TO
Court Turner had nearly completed
a deal with Mayo for payment of
$50, when someone in the meeting
shouted throw them in Jail" Hol-
land, n Of the promoters, then
spoke up and said, "if that is your
attitude, we won't give you a dam
cent, you haven't anything on US,
throw us in jail" Turner stated the
finances, as listed to him BY the
promoters, were expenses $500, in
come $167, deficits $133.
Arrest Of the Baby Show promot-
es, Mayo and Holland, was ordered
upon assigned complaint filed by the
American Legion Commander and
the Roosevelt Post Number 80 Exc
cutive Board.
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
"Y" NEWS

Mrs. Lois Goode has returned to
Omaha after an extended five weeks
trip. Mrs. Goode visited at her home
in Nation, Illinois, in St. Louis,
Missouri and is Chicago, Illinois.
Among the interesting points visited
in Chicago was the Worlds Fair.
2. To support efforts to assure to
Negroes an equitable share in econo-
mic opportunities. and protection in
the exercise Of their basic civil rights.
8. To support both federal and
state legislation which will serve as
a deterrent to the crime Of lynching
and provide for its punishment when
occurring.
There was also a special resolution
on lynching:
WHEREAS: In his radio address
to the country, in his message at the
opening of Congress this year, in his
address to the last annual meeting of
the Federal Council of Churches, and
subsequently, the President of the
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23

Nh. Jasper Cole, Of 1928 No. 25th
St, his son Jasper jN, and brother
MIR. James Cole, recently motored
through the Safe Of Iowa.
MI. Cole has been in bad health for
about six months, and while visiting
his brother, Mr.. Thomas Cole in Water
loo, Iowa, was attended by Or. L. B.
Ferguson, and his health has greatlyp
improved. Mr.. Cole highly praised
DR.. Ferguson's medical attentions, and
his success as a doctor. Mr.. Cole,
and party returned to our city Friday
June Is.
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
will be held at 3009 Burdette Street.
Minnie Burns, president
Myrtle Stringer, secretary
Dollie BertE, reporter
LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB

The Ladies Friendship Club sur
prised their president, Mrs. Minnie
Burns with Birthday Party, Saturday
evening, June 9, 1884. at her resid-
ence, 1920 Grant Street Twenty four
guests were present, and many useful
and beautiful gifts were received.
The evening was mostly spent in
playing cards in which everyone tried
to out do the other in showing their
skill. A delicious luncheon was served
with iced drinks. Everyone was slow
to leavs but the party was finally
over at 8 o'clock in the morning.
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
Hillside Presbyterian
Gives Recital

Sunday afternoon, June "a, at 5 D.
m, Ethel Jones, ~coloratura seprano,
and Thomas Peters, pianist will be
presented in a recital at the Hillside
Presbyterian Church, Both and Ohio
Streets by the Rev. John S. Williams,
pastor Of the chrsch. Miss Jones re-
presents the studio of Rev. Williams
and Mr.. Peters is a student in the
Music Department of Wiley Univer-
sity, Marshall, Texas. Father Victor
Holly. flutist, will accompany Miss
Jones. The program follows:
eth ZEE Part Inventions No. 2"
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
THE LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB

The Ladies Friendship Club met
Thursday afternoon, June IA, 1884,
at 2 p tn, at the home of Mrs. Hill
3119 Burdette Street. Nine members
were present. Most of the time was
spent working on our quilt.
Mrs. Sturdevant was able to at
tend the meeting this week, and all of
the members were more than glad to
see her present again. A delicious
lunch was served, and everyone en-
joyed the meeting. The next meeting
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
GRADUATION R

These yer about 200 high school
graduates present at a party given
by the Woodson Center and the Ur-
ban League Center for the high
school graduates of the city At the
Fontenelle park pavilion on Friday
evening, June 18th. A good time was
enjoyed by all present
We want to thank Mr. Myers for
the use of his music. 1t certainly
helped TO put the party over.
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
TO CONVENTION

Mrs. Estelle Saunders, of 1924
Grant Street. State Historian of the
American War Mothers Chapter, left
June 19, for North Platte, Nebraska
to meet the Advisory Board. The
convention opens June 10th and will
have a three days session.
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
MRS. LIGGINS OF DENVER


Mrs. Shirley Liggins arrived Mon
day night from Denver. Colorado to
visit with Mrs. Edward Grooms.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Grooms en-
tertained at a lawn party at their
home, given in honor of Mrs. Shirley
Liggins. Guest were: Mr.. and Mrs.
T. P. Mahammitt, Mr.. and Mrs. JAS
per Brown, M. and Mrs. E. R. West,
DIR. and Mrs. A. l. Hawkins, Mrs.
Lezzard Buford, Mr.. Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Simos Harold, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Cowan, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Yancey,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. v. Gordon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Blackwell, Nh. and Mrs.
Earl Wheeler and Mr.. and Mrs. Saw
bert Hanger.
DR.. and Mrs. A. L. Hawkins enter
tanned at q luncheon for Mrs. Liggins
Tuesday, afternoon
Mrs. Liggins was kept very busy
attending the many affairs given in
her honor. Mr.. and Mrs. Shirley Yam
cey entertained at dinner for her
Sunday afternoon and supper at Elm
wood Park Sunday evening, Mrs. Liz
card Buford at a theatre party at the
Paramount theatre Monday after
noon, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Blackwell
ut a theatre party at the Orpheum
theatre Tuesday evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. B. Cowan q breakfast Wednes-
dy morning. Mr.. and Mrs. T. P.
Mahammitt a breakfast, Thursday
morning. Mr.. and Mrs. Worthington
Williams a dinner Thursday evening,
Mr. and Mrs. Simon Harold breakfast
Friday morning, Mrs. Charlotte
Crawford a trip to the Joselyn Mem
orial. Mr.. and Mrs. Sergeant Bailey
a sight seeing trip to the Marshall
Nursery.
Mrs. Liggins left Friday night for
her home in Denver. Colorado, after
having enjoyed the gracious hospital
ity of her many Omaha friends.
The Omaha guide., 1934-06-23
CHATS
BY BERT MOORE

Listen folks, pay your bills, the
most important is House rent, that
is where other bills are made, such as
water. light, fuel, insurance, doctor
and many others, then the automobile
it gives you Injuries, service as well
as grief stricken burdens, as jobs X.
Chappell, the radio says,
you know what / mean.