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Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
NRABOARD WILL
HEAR COMPLAINTS
Statements OF Complaints
Must Be Accompanied
By Signature.

The Delaware NRA Office in the
Mullin Building, at Sixth and Market
streets, Wilmington, is receiving nu-
merous anonymous complaints
against manufacturing and mercan-
tile firms in the State. some OF the
unsigned complaints are from Mil
ford.
The Delaware office is now equip
ped to handle complaints of NRA
code violations when the complaints
are retailed enough to enable the
office to take action in adjusting
such matters. However, when an un-
signed complaint is received, in most
cases there are not sufficient details
to warrant following it up. Indiyid-
uals wishing to make complaints
may obtain a form to fill in by get
ting in touch with NRA headQuar-
ters in Wilmington. Instructions are
also furnished for guidance in filling
in the form. When a complainant
gives the necessary information on
such a form, the investigator is bet
ter equipped to take immediate ac-
tion in adjusting the matter.
There is a space provided on the
form for the complainant's reply 10
the question: MAY we use your
name if necessary" When the reply
is no." the name is kept absolutely
confidential and is, under no cir
cumstances. revealed to the alleged
violatOr or to anyone else. The COM
plants are kept under lock and key
in the NRA office and there is no
possibility that anyone, who has a
legitimate complaint, but does not
want his name used, will be embar-
rassed in any way.
While the NR9 Office is established
for the purpose of adjusting viola
tions, it will be handicapped in its
work unless persons making COM
plaints will show their confidence by
cooperating especially in their pre-
sentation of complaints.
Important Instructions for Filling
Out Complaint Forms
A complaint of violation of code
of fair competition must contain
certain definite and detailed infor-
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Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
POULTRY MEETING TO
DISCUSS CODE PROBLEMS
Gathering at Hartly Will Be Attended
By Kent COuntians

All poultry raisers and hatchery
men in the central and northern sec
tiOns of Kent county have been ex-
tended invitations from the office of
County Agent Russell E. Wilson TO
attend meeting which will be held
in the public school building in Hart
ly ON Friday evening, February 18th,
at 7.30 o'clock, for the purpose OF
discussing the hatchery code, and
the presentation Of some recent dis
coveries in the prevention and treat
ment of poultry diseases.
The hatchery code. which has been
signed by the President of the United
States and which is now a law
throughout the country, will be ex-
planned by H. S. Palmer, extension
poultTyman of the University Of Del
aware. In presenting this subject,
which is OF vital interest to all poul-
try Taisers and persons who are
planning to hatch baby chicks in the
future. Mr.. Palmer will also submit
a cost account system which has been
recommended for those who are ef-
fected by this hatchery code.
This meeting will be entirely edu-
cational, as it will have no bearing
whatever upon the enforcement of
this code. At previous meetings of
the hatcherymen of Delaware a state
committee was elected
for the purpose of distributing this
information to all concerned. and
also TO enforce these code regulations
which have become effective through
out the United States. This state
committee, therefore,
TEyH 10 Page 8, PleaSel
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
SCOUTS MAKE DRIVE
TO SECURE FUNDS
c. ID. HOlEmuelIer Heads Local COM
miftee Now at Work

C. Donnan Holzmueller has been
appointed chairman of the Milford
committee in charge of the Boy
Scout canvass, which is being con-
Quoted this week in fifty Eastern
Shore and Delaware towns and cities
to obtain the Wilmington Area COun-
ell budget of $3O.650, for the fiscal
year March l, 1894 to February 2S,
1885.
This amount, when subscribed,
will provide full scouting service to
each of the three main districts in
the area, lower Delaware, Whining
ton and the Eastern Shore OF Mary
land. OF this total, lower Delaware
is asked to raise $4,000. This will
provide the budget for the full time
executive, Stanley Woodhead, super
vised by Council headquarters, but
resident in Dover. His entire budget
will be expended in lower Delaware.
Under Mr.. Woodhead's direction,
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Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
COLD WEATHER
GRIPS DELAWARE
Zero Weather Last Week
Caused Much Suffering
And PrivatiOn.

The unprecedented cold of last
week together with strong icy blasts
from the north, gave Delawareans
an idea of what an Arctic winter
must be like. With a steadily drop
ping temperature that reached its
lowest on Friday last when the Off
cial record in Milford showed 8 be-
low zero, and in some sections OF the
State IA below, found many unpre-
pared for the coldest spell in 81
years. While late February, 1927, a
record of below zero was turned
in for upper Sussex county. that cold
spell was of short duration; unlike
the cold of last week when the Their
mometer rarely showed more than
Is above even at midday. Ponds Ov-
er the entire State were frozen sol
i'd enough to bear myriads of skaters
many Of the younger ones enjoy
ing the sport for the first time i'm
their lives. Although hundreds Of
cases of frost bites were reported by
school children, many of whom had
to be sent home for medical treat
ment, only one known death that
was caused directly by the cold wave
was reported in the State. However,
the dapage resulting from the cold
has been heavy especially in some
of the fruit growing sections up
State
In Milford most of the weeks ac-
tivities seemed to be carried on by
the dealers in fuels, and for the first
time in many years Walnut street
found itself deserted early in the ev-
enings. In Houston and Frederick,
school children were Obliged to re-
main home, when water systems in
the schools were found to be frozen. Z
was for a time par
alyzed AMI isolation was complete. |
Work on all CWA and C. G. c.
projects was abandoned owing to
the intense cold and as this paper
goes to press the cold still retards |
The work in most sections. especially /
in the upper part of the State.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
WEATHER RETARDS
MOSQUITO WORK
Boys at Several Camps Are Unable
TO Ditch In Frozen Ground

Mosquito control ditching has
been brought practically to a stand
still by the zero weather, high winds,
and tides prevailing during the last
few days. CWA groups centering at
Frankford and Thompsonville and
CCC encampments situated at Lewes
and Slaughter Beach have found il
impossible because of the frozen
condition of the marshes. to do any
appreciable amount of ditehing.
Prior to January 27th practically no
time was lost-heurs lost due to bad
weather being caught up on clear
days-but since that date little has
been accomplished.
The CWA groups have been en-
gagged i'm clearing old bitches Of their
accumulated rubbish. CCC camp
1926 at Slaughter Beach has been
clearing under-brush and rubbish
around dump piles in Milton and
Slaughter Beach, and has cleaned
171,S3O square feet. CCC camp 1924
did 1000 feet OF ditching, during the
few warmer days. Working at nor
NAL rate in ordinary weather. these
cWA and CCC groups would have
dug approximately 100000 feet more
OF new bitches in the same time.
The boys at the CCC camps are
occupied. while unable to get into
the fields. with painting the barracks.
attending classes given by the Of
ficers and enrolled college graduates,
and generally improving the camps.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
MILFORD BUSINESS MEN
REORGANIZE TONIGHT
Plans For a Dollar Day WIN Be
Discussed

At a meeting held Monday evening
of this week in the City Hall, the
business men of Milford or rather
those who answered the summons of
City Manager Banning, laid the foun-
dations for a reorganization of the
Business Mems Association, at a
meeting to be held this evening in
the City Building. During this week
committee of five appointed by
City Manager Banning and composed
OF r. A. Derrickson, Clarence Jewell,
Wesley Alden. Thomas Jeffries, and
Earl Williams have been visiting the
merchants of Milford and endeavor-
ing to line them up for this evenings
meeting. At the meeting tonight a
plan will also be presented for the
merchants approval, relative to mea-
sures necessary to be taken to launch
a worthwhile Dollar Day for Mil
ford, this plan has been formulated
by City Manager Banning and must
have thorough cooperation of all
Observation-Disclosures to the cause
will not be tolerated-tonight is the
time to lay the cornerstone for a
more progressive business era for
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
GRAND MASTER JESTER
PAYING OFFICIAL VISITS
Crystal FOunt Lodge No. 10 to Be
Guests of Smyrna Lodge Tonight.

The Grand Master of Delaware
Odd Fellows is making his official
visits to the lodges in his jurisdic-
tion. Tonight Grand Master Clar-
ence Jester and his associate officers
will be accompanied by the member
ship of Crystal Fount Lodge No. 10.
of Milford, to Smyrna; the occasion
being an official visit. The Milford
visitors will be guests of Morning
Star Lodge of Smyrna for this oc-
casion. This is a unique session,
because it is a custom of the Smyrna
Lodge to designate the time as Past
Grand Night" at which time the
work is conducted by the Oldest
members Of Smyrna Lodge.
S. Willis Hammond and George
Swain have charge of transporta-
tion of Crystal Fount to and from
Smyrna.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
WASHINGTON DAY
PROGRAM AT H. S.
COmmemOratiOn Services VIII Be
In Charge OF Agriculture Class

The agriculture class of the Mil
ford High School, under the direc-
ton of c. Edmund McCauley. in
structOr, will have charge of pro-
gram commemorative the birthday
of George Washington to he given
during an open assembly in the high
school auditorium next Thursday,
February 20, from to 1 O'Clock. The
program is as follows:
Opening song, America" all.
F. +. A. ceremonies, entire agri-
culture class. George Washington as
a business man, Eugene Risler.
George Washington. the farmer,
Ross Lemex, Norman Lord. Tom
Hinkle.
F. F. A. March. Dorothy Joseph.
Washington's United States Pray
er for America. John Calhoun.
F. F. A. and Webster Eckstorm.
Closing, F. F. A. ceremonies by
agriculture class.
Song, THE Star Spangled Banner,
all.
The parents of pupils and others
interested are invited to be the
guests of the school during the pro-
gram, which will be the first one
conducted entirely by the F. F. A.
this year.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
GUST JOHN EAAN
FROM OFFICE AS
TAXCOLLECTOR
Superior Court Orders
John B. Rogers, Demo-
crat, Be Reinstated.
IS NOW IN OFFICE
Retiring Official Was APP
pointed When Successor
Failed To Qualify.
is NOW IN OFFICE

John Isaacs, Republican, receiver
of taxes and county treasurer of Sus-
sex county, was Ousted from this
Office by a decision of the Superior
Court filed at Georgetown on Satur-
day. John Il. Rogers, Democrat, who
was elected to the position at the
election in November, 1882, was or
dered reinstated. The decision was
given in the mandamus proceedings
which had been instituted on behalf
of Rogers by John Biggs, Jr., and
Hugh NJ. Morris after Isaacs had re-
fused to surrender the Office to Rog-
ers following his election.
Isaacs. who was represented in the
suit by James r. Morford and Isaac
d. Short. based his refusal to give
up the Office on an. act of the Legis-
lature approved April 2, 1881, ex-
tending the term of the Office to the
first Tuesday in June, 1888. The
purpose of this extension was to give
the receiver of taxes time TO collect
the taxes which are due in June and
to fix up his tax books.
On June 6, 1888, the first Tuesday,
Rogers had failed to bond, and
Isaacs then rendered his resignation
to Governor Buck who, on June 13,
1888, reappointed Isaacs to the office
because of Rogers having failed to
qualify. Isaacs then prepared his
bond and presented it to Judge
Richards, who accepted it. On June
21, Rogers presented his bond to
Judge Richards who, however, re-
fused to accept it on the ground that
he had already accepted Isaacs'
bond.
Mandamus proceedings were then
instituted against Judge Richards by
Mr.. Biggs and Mr. Morris to compel
him to accept Rogers bond and on
September 27. 1888, Judge Richards
approved the bond offered by Rogers,
Then quo warranto proceedings were
instituted to oust Isaacs from office
and argument in the proceedings was
heard on December 81 by Judge
Reinhardt, Rodney and Harrington.
1t was pursuant to this suit that the
decision was filed Saturday by Judge
Reinhardt.
1t was held by the court that the
act of the Legislature of April 2,
1881, extending the term of the of
lIHTH TO fGSr 5. PleaSe1
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
PEACH CROP HURT
BY THE EXTREME
COLD WEATHER
State Agricultural Board
Officers Say Chances
Are Slim For Peaches.
APPLES NOT HURT
Reports Indicate That Sc
we're Cold Did Not In
jure Apple Crop.

The extreme cold weather last
Friday morning, when the official
temperature in Delaware ranged
considerably below zero, has un-
qnestionably caused the most severe
damage TO peaches in many years.
The official thermometer at Dover
registered IL degrees below zero. AT
Milford the official temperature was
s degrees below. but many residents
reported thermometer readings as
low as IS below. Reports from var
ious parts of the State indicated
temperature of to IS degrees below
zero. Most of the fruit growers in
this State advise that any tempera-
ture beOlw zero is very risky for
peaches and many growers who cut
several branches and brought them
in to thaw report that practically all
of the yellow fruit is killed and in
most cases 7O9o to 500 of the white
fruit is killed. Most Of the growers
feel that there has been no severe
damage to peach trees in this State
up to the present time. There Is no
damage to apples at this time.
During the freeze in the early part
Of January, the temperature in some
parts of New York State and Michi-
gan ranged as low as q degrees be-
low zero and reports from those
states indicate that not only the
peaches, but also the peach trees in
some sections are killed.
W. T. Werickson, Director of the
Bureau of Markets, of the State
Board of Agriculture, is making in
.auiries from the other peach pro-
dueing sections of the country to
find out what. if any, damage they
suffered during the recent freeze.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
THREE WIN LENIENCY
In SUSSEX COURT
Man. Vile, Nephew ParOIed For Year
In Theft Of Meat, Chickens

John G. Baker, living near Milton,
indicted on Monday for receiving
stolen goods, entered a plea of
guilty, on Tuesday. and was paroled
for one year to Receiver of Taxes
John S. Isaacs.
Baker claimed that he was not
aware that four hams and two mid
dlings, which had been taken from
the home of Howard T. Pettyjohn on
the night of December %. as well as
Is chickens, had been stolen. 1t was
not until his nephew, Elijah w.
Wells. of Indian River District, told
him that there was going TO be some
trouble over it that he knew the
meat and chickens had been stolen,
he said.
His wife, Mrs. Lena A. Baker,
whom ii was claimed went to the
Pettyjohn home and took the meat
from a smoke-hOuse and the chick
ems from the hennery, had a charge
of breaking with intent to commit
larceny placed against her, and
pleaded guilty In court Tuesday af-
ternoon. She was also paroled for
one year TO Isaacs.
Previous good reputation coupled
with the fact that they have five
small children and are in dire cir
cumstances, and were not as deeply
involved as Wells. caused. Judge
Charles S. Richards 10 show leniency
and grant paroles.
Wells admitted he did the stealing
and gave as his reason that his un-
Gle had nothing to eat when he went
to visit him. He said Mrs. Baker
suggested that he get something, and
for that reason he went to the Petty
john farm and stole the meat and
chickens.
In view of the fact that Mr.. and
Mrs. Baker were paroled. and Wells
is less than is years old, Judge Rich
ards considered all Of the circum-
stances and paroled him for one year
to Nutter B. Rogers.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
CONCERT AT GRANGE
HALL NEXT WEDNESDAY
Kent County Band VIII Put On Fine
Program

The music lovers of Milford and
surrounding vicinity are due for a
treat next Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock in the Grange Hall when the
Kent County Band of As pieces TN
der the direction of Robert d. Sim
mons, will give a concert that will
include modern and classical selec-
tions as well as several novelty and
vocal numbers ny the Messrs. Clark
and Dempsey. The admission charge
will be reasonable, zoe for adults
and 1Oc for children. You may pro-
cure the tickets from grangers or at
the door the night of the concert.
The Kent County Band has been
very well received this season, and
the entire group will play at the
concert Wednesday evening.
Wilson Sockrider and Gerald Will
son, both local boys, are members
of this organization, as well as many
others we'll known in Kent county
musical circles.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
DEMOCRATIC
STANDLOOMSA AS
PERIL TO PLANS
House Expected To Re-
fuse Action of Bills Aid
ed By Three Senators.
PREDICT DEADLOCK
State Chairman Biggs De-
nies Attempt To Dead
lock Will Be Made.

The Wilmington Morning News on
Wednesday carried the following
story:
Il was authoritativeIy stated on
Tuesday by Democratic leader that
after the reconvening Of the General
Assembly on March 6, the Demo-
Gratis in control of the State House
of Representatives will not even
consider any legislation that is pass
ed by the State Senate with the aid
of the votes of Senator'S Keith,
Wharton and Maull whose seats are
contested, on the ground that they
have no right to their membership
in the upper branch and that they
are not legally entitled to vote in
that body.
Democratic leaders contend that
until the Biggs mandamus proceed
ings have been finally settled the
three Senators cannot appear at
their desks in the Senate as MEM
bers of that body and that it will be
contrary to the provisions of the
State Constitution for them to vote
on any measure that may be intro
duced. In support of this the House
will pigeonhole every bill sent to 1t
by the Senate if the three Senators
vote for the passage OF such meas
ure, it was stated.
Argument in the. Biggs suit has
been heard by the Superior Court of
Kent county and a decision is antic-
ipated next Friday when the court
meets again. No matter which way
the court decides the case an ap-
peal to the Supreme Court Of the
State is predicted in order to get
final ruling on the issue. Unless spe-
cial session OF the Supreme Court is
called, delay until fall IS expected.
Important Measures Involved
This threatened deadlock between
the Republican controlled Senate
and the Democratic controlled House
would completely block an extensive
program of legislation of vital i'm
portance to the State and its resi-
dents, especially the needy.
Contrary to the Democratic opin-
ion other competent legislative au-
thorities declared this week the
three Senators will take their seats
March s, that there is nothing to
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Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
PLAN MORE JOBS
FORSTATENEEDY
BY CIVIL WORKS
Under New Plan Only One
Member OF A Family
Will Be Employed.
LOCAL WAGE SCALE
Farmers Who Lost Crops
In Storm Last August
To Be Aided.

Jobs for 536 more unemployed
men were approved by the Civil
Works Administration of Delaware
at a meeting held at Wilmington last
Friday. These jobs will be ready TO
give further employment to those
already working on CWA jobs, when
these have been completed and will
also provide employment should adj
ditional appropriations by the Fed
eral relief body authorize the EN-
ployment of more men than are now
at work. At the present time there
are jobs for the 1000 unemployed
men who have been assigned work
but with work projects approved in
the last two weeks, there are jobs
waiting for more than 1000 more
when the money is available.
The CWA of Delaware will put in
10 effect new rulings Of the Federal
authorities in the selection of men.
What is known as the means" test
win be applied, and only one member
of family, instead of three or four
will be employed from the one fam
lily. If this worker cannot make
enough to support the family, direct
relief will be provided. 1t is placed
up to the relief organization in each
state to decide upon the test of how
greatly work relief is needed by each
family.
Another rule provides that the
wage scale in each village, city and
state shall be the rate Of wages in
force there, and not a uniform rate
for the entire United States. On
work projects that have received the
approval of each community, which
has pledged a part Of the money
needed, bills for as per cent of the
sum pledged will be issued TO that
c0inHHnity when the work starts.
When the work is 75 per cent fin
ished, bill for the remaining 25 per
cent will be issued.
Acting Chairman Frank Collins of
the State Temporary Emergency Re-
lief Commission and CWA, and Wal
ter Dent Smith, CWA Administrator
and Relief Director for Delaware re-
ported that Harry L. Hopkins, Fed
eral Relief Director, has promised
to look after the needy of Delaware
until the General Assembly made
provision for them, within a reason
able time.
Farmers of Sussex county who
lost their forage crops in the storm
last August are to be looked after
through a special Federal fund.
There are 100000 bushels Of corn
and 5000 tons of hay needed to keep |
the livestock until September 1st.
J. Wiley Thought, relief director for
Sussex county is responsible for this !
aid to the Sussex needy farmer, !
backed by the State Relief Commits
sion. 1t was reported that there are !
now 937 needy families totalling 81 |
GIT persons on relief rolls in Sussex
county.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
HEART ON RIGHT SIDE
SAVES BOY FROM DEATH

Richard Welton, 20, is alive
today because he is different
from most other people. His
heart is on his right side in
stead of the left.
The young man was playing
with a revolver on Wednesday
in a garage near his home at
Dover. The weapon was ac-
cidentally fired, and the bullet
entered his left side, just
where his heart should have
been. The bullet passed
through and lodged in a rib.
He was taken to the Kent
General Hospital and after
treatment, was sent home.
This is Welton's second acci-
dent from shooting. On the
other occasion he was shot
through one hand while hand
ling a gun.
Physicians here said the po-
sitiOn of a heart on the right
side. instead of the left, is
rare.
Milford chronicle., 1934-02-16
PROPERTY LEVY UP
300 P. c. In 20 YEARS
LevIes for Fiscal Year 1919 Were
s1,791,OOO; HIT s5,S15,OOO in 1882

An increase of over 800 per cent in
the general property tax levies in
Delaware in the 20-year period from
1919 TO 1882 is shown In a fiscal
study Of the State and its subdivis-
ions made public by the Census Bu-
reau.
Total levies of the general prop
erty tax in the fiscal year 1919 were
S1.7s1 900 and in 1882 were $685.
900, the bureau reported. The aver
age tax rate per 800 valuation, how
ever. Increased only from $1.91 to
$2.02 over this period.
The assessed valuation OF all
property in the State subject to the
general property tax was s292,169,-
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