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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-04-06
GERARD HEADS DENIS
FINANCE COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, April 6 CUP
James w. Gerard, ambassador to
Germany in the Wilson admins
tration was appointed chairman
of the finance committee of the
Democratic party last night.
The rest of the members OF the
committee will be announced
within a week, said Jas. A. Far
ley, chairman Of the Democratic
National committee. A campaign
will then be started to wipe out
the Democratic deficit, and build
up a new campaign fund for this
years congressional elections.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-04-06
Close All Coal
Mines In Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 9.
UP)-An commercial coal mines
in Alabama were closed indeh1
niteIv TODAY, pending hearings ut
washington next week on opera
tors, protest at the recent wage
increase amendment to the coa'
code, a committee of mine opera
tors announced here YESTERDAY
Upwards of $4,000 miners VIII
remain idle.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-04-06
WEATHER

warmer tonight
cIoas5 ,,,n, a91 with possible
,sd S'
,sost'''
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-04-06

WASHINGTON, April 6. (UP)
Consolidation of wire and radio
companies is likely if congress
permits, Walter M. Splawn. spe-
cial investigator, reported to the
House Interstate Commerce COM
mittee today.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-04-06

Some, Ike Admiral Byrd, may
confine themselves in solitary
for seven months, while others
90 out and eat worms.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
PERSONALS

Donald Pool, of Philadelphia, was
the weekend guest of Miss Ann
GTier.
Mrs. J. G. Hamilton, of Carnegie,
Pa, is the guest of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. S. NJ. Truitt.
Miss Lillian Hauser fell on the
icy pavement on Tuesday afternoon
and broke a bone in the upper part
of her arm.
Mrs. r. Emmett Rattigan has re-
turned to Philadelphia after spend
ing two weeks with her mother, Mrs.
James A. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Harrington Heis-
Ter are in Washington, D. c.. this
week. They will go from there TO
Philadelphia, where they will be the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Heis-
ler. They will return to Milford for
a short stay before sailing about the
first of April for their home in Dan
zig.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

Of singular importance is the date.
March II. to the Milford Post of the
American Legion, and to the Legion
Auxiliary as well. At that time the
national commander of the Legion,
A. f. Hayes. and the national pres
ident of the Auxiliary. Mrs. William
Henry Biester. will pay a visit to
Milford, and will have Il banquet and
ball given in their honor. The local
post will at that time he hosts TO the
members of the State Department.
which includes Calvin Afflerbach,
the commander. and Mrs William
Cam. the State president of the aux
Hilary. The local organization is
elated over the double honor which
will be theirs on that date. The fes-
tivities attending the affair will take
place in the auditorium of the Com
munity Building. In preparation for
all of this, the auxiliary will meet on
Monday evening. March 5. at the
home of Mrs. Anthony Summers on
the boulevard.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
PENINSULA ADVERTISED
As FERTILE FARM AREA

For the first time in history the
Del-Mar-Va Peninsula, comprising
the Eastern Shores of Maryland and
Virginia and the State of Delaware
is being nationally advertised as one
OF Americas finest and most fertile
farming areas.
This message, telling millions of
American farmers and city dwellers.
of the rich agricultural resources of
the Peninsula. is contained in the
current advertising release of the
Phillips Packing Company, of Cam
bridge. Md, packers and distribu-
tors.
Substituting the words way
Down Upon the Choptank River" for
the original refrain "Way Down
Upon the Swanee Ribber," immor-
talizing the Suwannee River. the ma
tionally known. packing company Is
issuing an Interesting, campaign of
advertising calling attention to the
superiority of vegetables produced
throughout the rich Del-Mar-Va food
area. M
The release stresses the fact that
the peninsula is one Of the most pro-
life producers Of fine tomatoes OF
any agricultural territory in the
world, based upon the definitely es-
tabHshed theory that ideal climatic
natural soil fertility and
farming methods combine
TO create. each season. crops OF de-
cidedly outstanding quality.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
GAS TAX REFUNDS ARE
LESS UNDER NEW PLAN
[COHfiHued from Firn Pa9e1

The percentage of decrease in the
payment of refunds for the past year
is over 1871 while the percentage of
refunds in cOmpOrisan with taxes
has dropped from nearly IA to
3.S29t.
One of the chief factors i'm this de-
crease has been the taking of sasO-
line used in machines other than
those used on the road out Of guess
work" into facts" by the enforce
ment of the rule that all persons
seeking refunds who keep gasoline
in bulk must keep day by day rec
ord of what gasoline is used, in what
machines and on what days. thus
giving an itemiZed account to prove
the bill for refund which is sent ia.
During the past year there were
2l0S individual applicants for tax
refunds with New Castle county az
counting for i6i. Kent county. SS5.
and SUSSEX county. $50. with foreign
users. l03.
OF all of the refunds farmers ac-
counted for 1874; boatmen for 1868;
domestice use for 263; commercial
use, 143; government use. 50; road
contractors. 50: aviatOrs. %; golf
clubs. s. Under the law any gasoline
used in part or wholly in any ma
chine licensed for the use on public
highways is illegal for any tax re-
fund
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
Local And State NetOS

Due to the severe cold weather
the supper which was to have been
held at Cedar Neck school house on
Thursday, March ], has been post
pOned until further notice.
The Rehoboth Boys Band will give
their first concert and dance at the
Firemen's Hall next Saturday, March
3rd, at 8 p. m. Dance music will be
furnished by Oats Jester and his
orchestra. Admission adults 35c.
children zoe. Everybody welcome.
Come one, come all.
The delegates from the Avenue NJ.
f. Church Sunday school and Ep-
worth League, to the Youths Con-
ference. held at Dover last weekend
were Miss Madeline Davis. Miss
Vivian Shute, Miss Margaret Whit
jen, Miss Marie Wintjen. Miss AL
thea Bethards and Miss Margaret
Whaley.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
HOMEMADE SOAP STBJECT
OF MARCH MEETINGS

The leaders who were trained to
make soap last month by Miss Mac
Donald OF Newark, are giving back
the work to their clubs in March and
! the schedule OF the meetings lis as
follows:
March /. Andrewville. Mrs. Nor
man Butler: March , FELTON,. Mrs
ID. 4. Petry; March ). Harrington.
Mrs John MITCHELL March 6. Laws.
Mrs. o. Alexander. March !. Mill
wood. Community Club House:
March IL. Oak Grove. Mrs. George
Craig; March II. Smyrna. Mrs. Will
liam Rowland: March IL. Cheswold.
Mrs. Mary Anderson; March 49, Ris-
ing sun. Mrs. John Flrrow; March
20. Fraziers. Mrs Warren Dill:
March II. Hdzlettville. Mrs Joshua
Short: March %. Downs Chapel.
Church Hall: March %. Jones Neck.
Mrs. Thomas Short; March 2S. Leip-
sic. to be announced later.
Other meetings with Miss Whit
comb in charge are March 9. Farm
inston, Mrs: Frank Souders: March
II. Kenton, Mrs. o. b. Rice: March
"a, Viola, Mrs. Harry Schneider.
Two district meat canning meet
ings are planned with Miss Pearl
in charge: March %.
Houston. Mrs. Dewep Sapp; March
2i, Oak Grove, Mrs w G. Warren.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
New Century Club Notes

There was no meeting Of the Mil
ford New Century Club on Monday
of this week, because of the bad
weather. The talk on the "Old Tes-
lament" to have been given by Max
Cohen has had to be postponed until
a later time. It will be given. how
ever. this club year.
Next week will be Art Day with
Mrs. B. Norman Davidson as the
chairman. Mrs. Davidson has plan
ned a very interesting and instruc-
tive program. Miss Lydia A. Ban
croft. instructor of art in the schools
of Milford, will give an illustrated
lecture on the Architecture of Diff
ferent Countries" Beside this there
will be an exhibit of the paintings
of Milfords artist, Gordon Saltar.
For the musical numbers on the pro-
gram, Mrs. William Warren will
sing and Harry Vinyard will give
some piano numbers. 1t promises TO
be one of the best programs of the
club year. The members will not
want to miss this meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
KENT TEACHERS ASSN
MEET FRI. MARCH 9
CConfinued from First rGssl

[COHfiHHed from Firn Passl
! scholarship is the aim of education.
/ Theodore Roosevelt.
Topics for discussion:
Educating Pupils for Citizen
ship in This Mechanized Era, VIII
bur II. Jump. Superintendent Caesar
Rodney School.
2-OppOrtunities Offered by Our
Schools to Develop Social Response
bility, c. w. w. Schantz, Superinten-
dent Smyrna Special District.
- Teacher Interests Broad
Enough to Meet the Varied Interests
of Children. Virgil B. Wiley, Super
intendent Dover Special District.
Elementary Division
Room 32I, Third Floor
Chairman. u. A. PeIry, Principal
FELTON, Schools
Discussion: Social Studies as an
Aid in Character Building" Eliza
beth +. Pryor, Smyrna.
Discussion: Mature Study as an
Aid in Character Building" Mrs
Marion Keyes. Pennington.
Discussion: Health as an Aid in
Character Building" George Hend
ricks, State director of Physical Ed
ucatiOn, Dover.
Rural Division, Room Z, First Floor
Discussion Leader, Mrs. Catherine
Heite
Theme: How Can the Rural School
Contribute to the Development of
Social Responsibility:
Through the regular" school
subjects. Mrs. Florence Hutchins.
Through the fine and industrial
arts? Mrs. Estella Reynolds.
3-Through well formulated
program of health and recreatiOnal
activities? Lester A. Judy.
Luncheon. Milford Community
Building. 1920 to 1:45. Speaker. eX-
Senator Louis A. Drexler. Music by
the Milford High School Orchestra.
Afternoon Session
(MilfOrd High School AuditOrium)
as to Gals
Music. Kent County School Choir
us. Miss Charlotte Kraybill, Har-
director.
Marianina. Italian popular tune; /
Kerry Dance, Malloy, entire chorus. /,
Down in Mobile. Southern song, J.
boys chorus. (
Would That My Love, Mendels- z
sohn, girls chorus. /
Crossing the Bar. Barnby; To
Thee. o Country. Eichberg; entire
,horus.
2:l5 to 2:30-Junior Red Cross,
Mss Maude Lewis, national field
of the Junior Red
ross.
2:3O to 3:15-"A Challenge to
Teachers" DR.. j. I.inwOod Eisen-
,erg, president. State Teachers Col
ege. Slippery Rock. Pa. .
3:I5 to 3:30-Business session.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
CLOTHING SUBJECT OF
EXTENSION MEETINGS

Three classes of special interest
are planned for this week by Mrs.
Helen Mckinley of Newark. Three
twO-day clothing schools are sched-
uled to start for Home Demonstra-
ton Club members TO which each
member is privileged to bring some
material and pattern and actually
make up a dress under Mrs. Mckin-
ley's direction.
These meetings should I'LL Il need
since with rising prices it is real
economy to make at least the more
simple dresses at home. IneXperi-
enced sewers will work only with
wash materials but the more expert
enced person may use silk il they
wish.
The three meetings scheduled are
Wednesday. Mrs Ed. Knight. Hazlett-'
Vile; Thursday. Croll's store. Hick-
man; Friday. Community Hall. Mill
wood.
All meetings start at $50. In two
weeks these three groups will hold
their second meeting. These meet
ings are arranged by Miss Louise Il.
Whitcomb home demonstration agent
for Kent County.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
SECTIONS
AGAIN ISOLATED
BY SNOW STORM
[Csntinned rom First PGaI1

Route 13, the main north and south
road, open during the entire storm.
At no time was Route 13 closed to
traffic and while Route 40 from State
Road to ElktOn was closed because
of a pile up of trucks at one point,
even this road was open by Tuesday
at noon.
The snow started Monday evening
and with storm warnings being re-
ceived from Washington, the depart
ment Immediately put out force Of
plows and men on the main high
ways. The heavy wind and drifting
snow made the work very difficult
as I'm many cases the drifts would
block the roads in a few minutes af-
ter the plows had passed
Special work was put on Route 13
and although the south bound dual
road was closed, traffic was diverted
on the north bound and during the
entire storm this road was kept
open with traffic proceeding slowly
both north and south on the one
road.
In Kent and Sussex counties all
concrete highways were open by
noon Tuesday but New Castle eoun-
ty where the brunt of the storm fell
was only able to keep two main
highways open. but by Thursday all
important roads were open.
w. W. Mack. Chief Engineer, in /
speaking of the storm, declared that /
he was especially pleased with the
work done by the men of the depart
ment. In many cases where men !
were told that they could go home
and get some rest they still contin-
ued to work, so anxious were they
to keep the roads open. Resident en-
gineers in all the counties were es-
pecially hard worked and all of them
stayed on the job until the roads
were clear.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
POULTRY CANNING
DEMONSTRATION

A group if interested club women
met at the home of Mrs. Earl Carter
of Downs Chapel last Friday after
noon. The subject of the demOnstra-
tion given was Poultry Canning"
by Miss Pearl Macdonald of Newark
Canned chicken" said Miss Mac
Donald, fills Il big need of the busy
farm woman, especially when uneX-
pected guests arrive" She continued
with the statement that hens culled
in late summer and fall when prices
were low could be canned to advant-
age for home use. The pressure
cooker was used in processing the
meat. the time allowed being 80 min
utes. The meat was packed both
raw and fried, Information regard
ing the canning of meats can be OBJ
tanned from the extension Office in
Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
LOCAL SCOUT TROOP
SOLICIT FOR NEEDY
Tconlianed trom Firn Paacl

Boy Scout Troop of Milford appeals
to the citizens of Milford to cooper
ate in this movement, so that the re-
port for Milford may be on an aver
age with other towns of approximate
size. At the present time the men,
bers of the local troop have only
one more section of the city to COW
er and reports show that only once
have the boys been turned away
without the promise of something
toward this worthy cause
1t is possible that the troop men,
bers have been unable to see every
enc in the homes during this CAM
paign. If you have not heen ap-
preached in regards to this service.
and you have anything at all to give.
regardless of how small it may seem
to you. call Rev. Frank Herson.
chairman of the troop committee
and report your name and address.
so that the troop may call and re-
ceive your donation.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
FIRST NATIONAL PUBLICITY
FOR DELMARVA FARMS

For the first time in history the
Del-Mar-Va Peninsula, comprising
the Eastern Shores of Maryland and
virginia and the State of Delaware
is being nationally advertised as one
of Americas finest and most fertile
farming areas.
This message, telling millions of
American farmers and city dwellers,
of the rich agricultural resources of
the Peninsula. is contained in the
current advertising release of the
Phillips Packing Company, of Cam
bridge. Maryland. packers and dis
tributOrs of phillips Delicious
soups and vegetables.
Substituting the words Way Down
Upon tile Choptank River" for the
ORIGINAL refrain way Down Upon
the Swanee Ribber," immOrtalizing
the Suwannee River, the nationally
known packing company is issuing
an interesting campaign of advertis-
ing calling attention to the superb
ority of vegetables produced through
out the rich Del-Mar-Va food area.
The release stresses the fact that
the peninsula is one of the most pro-
life producers OF fine tomatoes of
any agricultural territory in the
world. based upon the definitely
theory that ideal climatic
natural soil fertility and
approved farming methods combine
to create, each season, crops of de-
outstanding quality.
Advertising of this type, it is be-
lieved, will not only create an en-
larged market for Del-Mar-Va PEN
insula products, but also will event
ually be of material assistance in
the attention of prospec
live settlers seeking farm land and
farm homes.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02

The Ladies Aid will have its
March meeting in the chapel on
Wednesday, March z.
Miss Margaret Ann Clements will
lead the Epworth League next Sun
day evening at o'clock.
The Ladies Aid of the Avenue NJ.
E. Church will meet in the Chapel
OH Wednesday afternoon, March 7th,
at 2.30. A full attendance is re-
Quired.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ.
p. Church will meet at the church
on Tuesday night. March 9th. A
large attendance is desired as there
will be an election of officers. All
who have the church calendars
please bring or send them in at this
A good program is being
arranged by the men, so don't fail to
come out.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
GOVERNOR CALLS
PARTY TO HALT
DICTATOR PERIL

General Fund in the State, stating
that if he had been creditably in
formed by the proper State officials,
there will be no further payments
of salaries and vouchers drawn upon
this fund, "Only as there are funds
to meet them"
Former Congressman William II.
Head, POSTMASTER, who was intro
duced by Albert Stetser, newly
elected chairman of the New Castle
County Republican Committee. spon-
sOring the rally, in a brief address
also urged the party to unite its col
lective and individual forces for the
coming campaign.
The Governor also warned that
unless the State Legislature prompt
ly makes a further appropriation for
relief for the unemployed. families
now on the relief rolls will have to
look to their local governmental
units, the cities, towns and counties
for assistance"
In closing, in urging the Republi
can Party TO unite its forces in
preparation for victory at the polls
in November, the Governor said Let
us rededicate ourselves to the MEM
Ory of George Washington who gave
us our constitutional liberty, and re-
new our allesience to the fairest
and best plan of government yet de-
vised by the mind of man."
Former Senator Watson, in scOr-
ing the present Roosevelt Admins
tratiOn. declared il was not rule of
the people. nor of the true Demo- .
cratic Party. but rather one. he said. .
Of dictatorship and of So .
cialism guided by sO-called brain
trust"
Senator Watson charged President
Roosevelt had not kept his campaign
platform promises: that he had
assumed the position of
an outright dictatorship. and that he
has forced through a program of eV-
nrnditure Of public funds which will
keep the American people in the grip
If taxation for several decades. The
great danger. he said, is not in the
measures "rammed
through Congress" by the Roosevelt
administration. but i'm the pOssibil-
ty of them becoming permanent
measures and leading us away from
,ur present form of government. in
q one of sOcialiZed institutions.
Senator Watson also upheld the
ariff policies of the Republican Par
y and declared the Democrats de-
pite the fact for years they have
ttacked the principle of Republican
tariff. are afraid. because
# its sOundness. to make any
han"eS.
Many Republicans from Kent and
'usseX counties attended the meet
ns. which was the first gun fired i'm
he 1894 campaign in Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
0httnaru

ATKINS
Mrs. Anna NJ Atkins, aged rs
years. widow of Edward Atkins, died
at her home in Milford Thursday
evening, February %, 1884. She had
been in i'll health for some time.
Mrs. Atkins was active i'm church
work. She is survived by a son, Earl,
who is in the automobile business
here. Funeral services were held at
her late residence with interment al
Odd Fellows cemetery on Sunday.
%xx
ROGERS
Joseph r. Rogers, IS years old,
one of the best known builders and
contractors in lower Delaware, died
at his home in Milford. Monday NOR
ming, February 2G. 1884. after an i'll
ness of ten days. Mr.. Rogers was
afflicted with the grip just a little
over a week ago and this. coupled
with hear trouble. caused his death.
His wife has been wintering in Flor
ida, but arrived home last Thursday.
She did not know of her husbands
illness when she left Florida. He is
survived by his wife who is widely
known for her floral gardens. Fune-
Ial services were held at his resi-
dence on Thursday afternoon.
&M&
WILSON
Mrs. Emma Sarah Wilson, widow
of James Wilson. passed away at
her residence ON Chestnut street.
Milton, Friday. February 23. 1884.
aged - years. She leaves three sons
and two daughters, Marshall. Eras-
mus and Clarence Wilson, Mrs.
Frank Clifton and Mrs. George
Fisher. Funeral services were held
at the VI. P. Church on Monday, the
Revs. Peter Schauer and W. O.
Prince sfficiatihs., ,and interment
made in Reynolds cemetery.
SCOTT
James Albert Scott. Il former resi-
dent of Milford. died at his home in
Edge Moor. February End, 1884. aged
SO years. He leaves to survive him
= widow and one son. Interment in
Odd Fellows Cemetery Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02

DR.. and Mrs. +. p. Ruhl have re-
turned from Florida; their return
was hastened owing to the illness of
Dr. Ruhl.
Mrs. Thaddeus Windsor, Miss Eliz-
abeth Stidham and L. N. Hearn re-
turned to town on Friday of last
week after a month in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur Joseph who
have been visiting friends in Will
minston and Philadelphia for the
past week have returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. William Corvin. of
Philadelphia. formerly of Columbus.
Ohio. were the guests of Edward
Shattuck. at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis r. Grier. on Sunday.
Mrs. LOnis Randall and daughter.
Frances, who were extensively en-
by relatives and friends i'm
last week, returned to
their home in Milford last Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Milford Building and
Loan Association was held Wednes-
day evening at the office of the asso-
citation. The annual report submit
ted by the secretary, James X. Petty
john. showed substantial increase
over last year with earnings of Gig
per cent
A new series. the 62nd. was author
lied and opened to public subScrip-
tion.
Officers elected TO succeed them
selves for the ensuing term were:
VIM. G. Sammons. president; Angus
tus Holson. vice-president; Edwin
p. Messiek. treasurer. and james X.
Pettyjohn, secretary. Directors elect
ed for three year term were: |. d.
Short. James II. Stanton, and Cor
nelius Wilkins.
Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from March, 1904
Flies Of Milford Chronicle

Harry Van Kirk is recovering
from an attack of appendicitis.
GAS
Grover Parvis is listed among the
graduates that will graduate from
the Wilmington Conference Academy
this June.
Misses Hattie and Elizabeth Tum-
lin and Miss Elizabeth Murphy, of
Pennington. were the recent guests
of Miss Viva Johnson.
9AG
Miss May Watkins of Milford
Neck. who has been visiting her
brother. John Watkins. of Philadel-
phia. has returned home.
The work ON the jctty at the
mouth of the MispilliOn. which has
been suspended for tho past few
months. was resumed on Wednes-
day and the construction will be
pushed rapidly to completion.
Those who will compose the 1904
graduating class of the Milford Pub
lie School are Misses Annie Archer,
Nan Wilson. Emma Sipple, Delema
Wilson. May Russell and Miss Booz
sac
Arthur Webb. who resides near
town. met with a rather painful ac-
cident on Tuesday of last week. The
young man was playing ball and in
some way broke his left wrist.
G&G
Capt. George and Lewis Paisley
have sold the sloop. "Humming
Bird" to Philadelphia parties. The
boat was taken to Philadelphia last
week.
Horace Pettyiohn.. son of P. T..
PettyjOhn. of this town. and who for
the past few years has been employ
ed in Philadelphia. has accepted a
position as advance agent with Wal
Ter L. Main Circus. Mr.. Pettyjohn
risited his parents today and will
cave tomorrow for Ohio. where the
.ircus is in winter quarters.
GAS
Several of the smaller boys of the
own met at the home of Thomas
humphreys on Tuesday evening and
.ffccted an athletic organization. 1t
8 the purpose of the boys to rent
com somewhere and to that end
ommittee was appointed to investi-
-ate the matter. This is in evidence
hat younger boys of the town are
II step with the march of progress
eing made by the older young men
f Milford.