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Baptist Church of Wilmington. Mrs
WallastOn expressed qualification a
the large number who attended.
It was announced in the after
noon session that a member of Jud-
son Memorial Baptist Church haC
anonymously donated to the cOnven-
tion three parcels of land in Minqua-
dale.
Military Training Opposed
In the concluding session the Rev
DR.. w. R. McNutt, of Grocer Semi
nary, Chester. preached a sermon in
which he objected to any State con-
tributing money for militaristic in
stitutiOns such as military academ-
les.
I'VE would not think of asking the
State for money to make ministers, -
he declared, land why should we
ask the State for money to make
soldiers?"
The best guiding principle of life.
he said, is to constantly ask oneself.
What would Christ do in this sit
uation?" In answering that question
for oneself, he said, the underlying
principles of the SaviOuT's doctrines
should be borne constantly in mind.
These, he said, are: that the most
valuable thing in the world is a
human being, that all humanity is
one family and that one should al
ways identify himself with the vel
fare of mankind in whatever he
does.
Discussing the principle that the
most valuable thing is a human be-
ing, DR.. McNutt declared:
much of our trouble in this
world comes because we do not
think enough about folks" We
should question, he declared. wheth-
er we can tolerate an economic or
der which every few years dumps
the whole population overheard to
sink or swim"
Banquet Concludes Session
A banquet was held before the
final session. The speaker was the
Rev. Eugene NJ. Austin, special min
lister to the young people of the
First Baptist Church, Philadelphia.
Pointing to current conditions,
both economic and social. Mr.. Aus
in said the world now presents a
to the present generation
% eliminate these undesirable con-
iitions. If there is anything of val
le in present circumstances. he
pointed out. it is the opportunity to
-emake them in the light of Chris
ianity.
Missionary Society Meets
Miss Ellen SamwOrth, president
Il the Women's Missionary Society, /
conducted the afternoon session, 7
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17

however, does not begin until l1:I5
giving time for the young people
who wish to do so, to visit the State
Capitol, the Legislative Hall and the
new postofice, accompanied by their
leaders.
A. D. Cobb, assistant director, I'm
iversity Of Delaware, will greet the
assembly at 11:15. At 1880 the
clothing club girls will hold a style
show wearing the dresses and suits
made as a result of their club work.
The classes will be-kimono or
sleeveless or puff sleeve dresses
made by first year members, dresses
with set-in sleeves and dresses made
by third year club members. The
judges for this will be Miss Viola
Filters, home economic teacher for
Caesar Rodney; Mrs. Helen McKin-
ley, State Home Demonstration
Agent, Newark, and Miss Louise R.
WhiteOmb, Kent County Home DEM
onstration Agent.
The. address of the day win be
given at p. m. by James H. Bishop,
director Of Religious Education, viii
mingtOn NJ. E. Conference. His sub
iect will be Youth Faces the Fu-
ture." Much Of Mr.. Bishops work
is with young people who always
welcome him on any program.
One of the most entertaining fea-
lures Of the program Is the roll call
of clubs, answered with some origi-
nal stunt, playlet, song, or skit. This
will be at 1880 and be judged BY
George Miller, Kent County Rural
School Supervisor. Miss Anne b.
Moore, Sussex All Club Agent and
Russell Wilson, Kent county agri-
cultural agent. The award for this
feature Is a scholarship to the Ju-
nior Short Course at Newark IN
June to the club placing first.
The closing event Of the day will
be the awarding Of achievement
pins BY Mr.. Cobb TO All who have
satisfactorily completed their work.
This Is the Kent County Levy
Courts recognition OF the efforts of
rural boys and girls to demonstrate
improved practices in agriculture
and home making in our county.
Miss Ruth BucZwaiter, Y. w. 3. A.
Secretary for the District OF Della
ware and W. B. Simpson, Vocational
Agricultural Teacher. Caesar Rod
ney viii have charge OF recreation
during idle moments 10 the day.
The members Of the Wild Cat Club
will have a lunch stand where sand
wiches, Ice cream, cakes ard 0anag
may be obtained
Should the weather be unfavor-
able the Rally win Be held O. me
Armory
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17
THE CHILD's READING
Mrs. D. W. Kinds


This time was determined. The
ever recurring sight of my eldest boy
reading Wild-West stories kept a
previous failure constantly before
me. And | had been so careful to
keen him supplied with the very best
literature. Never will l forget my
chagrin upon finding the first blood
and thunder" magazine. It had made
its appearance surreptitiOusly, and
/ was really alarmed. My boy, /
thought, must have inherited a wild
streak. l wanted so much to see my
children read wholesome literature
that the incident grieved and per-
picked me. How, | wondered, could
he care for such trash when his
reading had always been so careful
ly supervised?
My youngest boy. Willis, was just
now pleading for book that should
be all his own. The question in my
mind was how to instill in him a de-
sire for only the best. could not
readily admit that the fault was
really mine with regard to the other
hoy. Surely, ! had done everything
lldL mOtueF couiu. AAoWcNeis
did finally visit the children's de-
partment OF our library.
What l found there was a Tevela-
tiOn. / found children who not only
read what was best for them, but
who were eager to do 80. II was
vacation time and Miss Edwards had
organized a vacation reading club.
The scene was so interesting. so in
structive, that | remained most of
the afternoon.
Miss Edwards knew her children.
Hello, Henry, are you member of
our club yet? The new number of
Popular Mechanics has come. Welll
Here is Alice. She devours history.
/ promised her this KnickerbOeker's
History of New York. Don't take il
too seriously. Alec!"
The surprising thing was. Miss Ed
wards guided each readers choice
without coercion; she never attempt
ed to forbid. merely suggested.
Johnny" she said. "this makes the
third adventure story you have
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17
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TO COORDINATE
WORK IN STATE
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/ LGgNttNAE0 lIDM FU4t rage
have been free from some of the un-
fortunate situations which have
arisen in other states. These reports
made from observations of mine
through personal contacts, confer
ences with some of you, information
! CLEANED from representative State
newspapers, and letters which come
to me from public officials. Yes, I
have received complaints, complaints
about this agency, that person, or
some policy. Many of them / have
run down only to find them unjusti-
fable, some mere differences of
opinion. With respect to many of
these charges | believe it is often
beside the point to argue the merits
or necessities of every step taken.
every device employed. or every Fed
eral agency created.
I'VE should, ii seems to me con-
stantly keep in mind the driving
necessity which forced our govern
ment into sweeping measures of re-
lief, and which cOmpels their con-
tinuance until our economic life is
permanently reconstructed. so as to
safeguard us against a return to
economic chaos. As Mr.. Richberg
once said, we must learn to evaluate
these agencies in terms of their long
run functions"
Those Present
Governor c. Douglass Buck, who
was TO have been present. sent his
regrets that official business called
him out of town. Among those pres
ent were:
Arthur w. Dubois assistant di-
rector, Division Subsistence Home
steads; DR.. Bruce Melvin. head OF
Research Unit. Division Subsistence
Homesteads Dean c. A. McCue' |
State Extension director, University
of DelaW are Farm Mortgages, Crop /
Loans; Clarence E. Keyes, project
manager Land Policy Section, Agri- |
cultural Adjustment Administration;
Major w. s. Corkran, executive Ofh-
Ger and engineer, State Mosquito /
Control Commission; c. d. Goodrich,
assistant State forester; Charles II. /
Fleming, State engineer, Public
Works Administration; William b.
Hickman. business administrator
Federal Emergency Relief Admin
istration; Thomas B. Young State
Home Owners Loan Cor
Gustaf A. Flinck. State re-
supervisor. Home Own
ore Loan Corporation; willard
Jr.. State director, Hous-
ing Administration; Howard y
Young, state re-employment diree-
Tor: Col. John P. LeFevre. legal ad-
compliance officer Ma
.ional Recovery Administration
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17
|GRANDMA'S
SCRAP BOOK 4
Contributed by l. s.
NOT HIS JOB

I'm not supposed to do that" SAID
he,
When an extra task he chanced tC
I see.
That's not my job. and it's not my
care,
So I'll pass it by and leave it there
And the boss who gave him his week
ly pay
Lost more than his wages on him
that day.
Pm not supposed to do that" he
said.
THAT duty belongs to Jim or Fred.
So a little task that was in his way
That he could have handled without
delay
Was left unfinished; the day was
paved
For heavy loss that he could have
saved,
And time went on and he kept his
place
But he never altered his easy pace,
And folks remarked on how well he
knew
The line of tasks he was hired to do.
For never once was he known TO
turn
His hand to things not Of his con-
cern.
But there in his foolish rut he stayed
And for all he did he was fairly paid.
But he never was worth a dollar
more
Than he got for his toll when the
week was DER.
For he knew too well when his work
was through,
And he'd done all he was hired to
do.
II yOu want to grow in this world,
young man.
You must do every day all the work
you can.
If you find task. though it's not in
your bit,
And it should be done, take care Of
il;
And you'll never conquer or rise if
you
Do only the things you're supposed
to do.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17
PRODUCE MARKET NoTES

/ fair quality are on the market from
Florida and shipments are expected
from South Carolina. First small
lots brought $3.50 per bushel in
New York.
Supplies of punched carrots con-
tinue moderate. Demand was slow
for old carrots from western New
York but price hold around recent
advance to 81 per bushel. Tomatoes
are still in very heavy supply and
much of the stock is poor to Ordi-
nary. selling at low prices. Cucum-
Der supplies are moderate, demand
good and prices showed advancing
trend this month. HOthouse cucum-
bers are selling fairly well at 81 to
$1.25 a dozen for good stock.
Cabbage receipts from North and
South Carolina are increasing in
northern markets and prices declin-
ing. Eastern cities quote 81 to $3.50
per lh hamper. Prices dropped
about 25c at some southern shipping
points.
Supplies of onions are moderate in
northern markets and demand fairly
good Prices are irregular but on
the whole quite well maintained at
mostly $2.25 to $3.50 per SO pounds
for Texas yellow stock. The crop is
turning out light in some Texas
producing districts.
Prices of Strawberries, after
reaching low levels, show a slight
tendency to recover Carolina
shipping points still quote not far
from seasons lowest levels at $2.70
to 1896 per 32-quart crate. Louis
lana shipping points averaged a lit
tie higher than during the early
part of the month. JObbing prices
Of southern berries. quart basis.
ranged from Sc to 16c in northern
Eastern apple markets quote mod
crate supply and demand and gener-
ally steady prices at a jObbing range
Of lilo to $175 for standard varie-
ties. Best lots OF Winesaps reached
sl.75 and Baldwins $1.6O. YOrks and
Staymans sold mostly at $1.lO to
sl.35. Northwestern apples main |
Lained recent price advances. A few /
lots Of Virginia Pippins brought 81 |
IN New York. others Sl.5O. Demand /
in western New York apple sections
Is light. Supplies of most varieties
ire fairly well maintained but Ben
Davis and GanOs are still plentiful
It so cents to $1.O5 a bushel
A few sales of Florida melons
we're reported in New York at 81 to
i1.25 each. California cantaloupes
tarted in that market at IS to 50 per
tandard crate. Oranges and grape
ruit tended toward lower levels IN
few York but prices were irregular
n other cities.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17

chosen. Adventure stories are de-
lightful, but we like you TO read at
least one of every type so you'll be
able to tell which you really like
best. You look over these books
can recommend any of them-and
il you don't find one you like, I'll
give you another adventure story"
Miss Edwards seemed TO be so
competent / could not resist asking
her advice.
Il fear your mistake was" she said
smilingly, you made too much of an
issue Of the matter. This only in
creased your boys curiosity to par
take of the forbidden fruit. Then,
too" she continued, there is no
harm in adventure stories so long
as they are wholesome. In fact, it
is as natural for boys to like them
as it is for a duck to swim. The boy
sees in the adventure some hero.
someone to emulate. II this brave
hero fights for truth and honor. the
boy reader will not be misled. It
is far better for parents to supply
the boy with the proper adventure
stories than to have him seek them
elsewhere"
Miss Edwards was right. had
caused my boy to seek his reading
away from home. BY allowing him
some choice in the matter | could
still have been his guide. Perhaps
it was not yet too late.
"Yes," continued Miss Edwards,
81 learn here that parents often
choose books for themselves rather
than for their children. Scarcely
any two children are alike: where
one has a literary bent and can di-
gest heavy reading. sister or
brother may be able to appreciate
only the very lightest. Our method
is to have only good books. then to
give the child freedom In his selec-
ton"
My second son was taken TO the
library as soon as he could sign his
name. He is fond of reading, and
has given me no trouble with regard
to his selection of books.
Since l first asked my eldest son
to read aloud to me, and tried to en-
joy his book with him, he has been
more careful in his selections and
has become increasingly critical
But-lOst years don't return.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17
NEA SPEND DAY
AT GULFPORT
Editors Leave New Orleans On SPe-
cial Train TO Spend Day On MIS-
siSsippi Gulf Coast.

AS guests of the city of Gulfport,
Miss, editors attending the National
Editorial Association Convention at
New Orleans spent Thursday, May 8,
on the Mississippi Coast.
Their special train was met at
Pass Christian, city of beautiful
homes, and editors were taken on
an automobile tour Of the Missis-
sippi Coast in a caravan of private
cars.
They were received at Gulf Park
College with refreshments and en-
tertainment. They saw the cadets at
the Gulf Coast Military Academy on
dress parade and were picnicked in
the city park. All the service and
luncheon clubs Of GnlfpOrt turned
out to play host to the visiting edi-
tors and break bread with them.
On a forty-mile drive along the
beach editors saw something Of
Harrison COunty's scenic seawall
and they tarried for a moment at
Beauvoir, the home Of Jefferson Da-
Wis, one time U. S. Senator, U. S.
Secretary Of War and then Presi-
dent Of the COnfederacy.
The day was given over to swim
ming. golfing, dancing and sight
seeing. Some Of the editors ventur-
ed forth on boats to outlying islands
where pirates once piled the Span
ish Main. Others amused themselves
just prowling around, seeing pier
and port.
Women participating In the tour
were enraptured by local gardens
and flowers. Spring is in full bloom
in May in Mississippi and northern
visitors were impressed by roses,
gardenias and magnolias and count
less other blossoms In riot Of coli
or.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17
THE SANDMAN

The rosy clouds float overhead,
The sun is going down;
And now the sandman's gentle tread
Comes stealing through the town.
White sand, white sand" he softly
cries,
And as he shakes his hand,
Straightway there lies on babies
eyes
His gift of shining sand.
Blue eyes, gray eyes. black eyes.
and brown,
AS shuts the rose, they softly close.
when he goes through the
town.
From sunny beaches far away
Yes, in another land
He gathers up at break of day
His store of shining sand.
No tempests beat that shore remote,
No ships may sail that way;
His little boat alone may 1Oat
Within that lovely bay.
He smiles to see the eyelids close
Above the happy eyes;
And every child right we'll be
knows
Oh, he is very wise!
But il, as he goes through the land,
A naughty baby cries,
His other hand takes duh gray sand
To close the wakeful eyes.
So when you hear the sandman's
song
Sound through the twilight sweet,
Be sure you do not keep him long
Awaiting in the street.
Lie softly down, dear little head,
Rest quiet, busy hands,
Till, by your bed his goodnight said,
He streWs the shining sands.
Blue eyes. gray eyes, black eyes,
and brown,
As shuts the rose, they softly close,
when he goes through the
town.
Margaret Thomson Janvier
Se@
These two lines which look so sol
emn.
We're just put in to fill this column.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17

which was devoted TO that society.
There was singing, deVOtiOns and
routine reports of officers. Miss Ruth
Starr sang a solo, accompanied by
Mrs. George Reese. Miss Miriam
Bennett also sang. and the young
persons of Second Baptist and Del
aware Avenue-Bethany Baptist
Churches presented pageant.
Z Missionary Clinic"
Miss Elsie Happen, of the church's
national missionary organization
/ described work that is being done in
many lands. She discussed particu-
larly the educational work that is
being conducted by missions in the
field Of agriculture. Miss Happen de-
scribed one mission worker who ad-
jOurned a conference to take them
out into a field and demonstrate
modern methods of blowing.
Christianity is supreme In the
world today not only from its moral
excellence. but because it answers
the problem of youth, manhood and
the sunset hours Of life," declared
the Rev. Mr.. Gibson in the conven-
tion sermon preached during the
morning session.
The most important things in life.
he said. are conviction, consecra-
tiOn and completion. "In life, in
death. the characteristic Of the
Christian life is perfect triumphant
peace" he declared. "And after all
proofs and reasOnings, still our lives
will be completed through faith in
Jesus Christ"
The morning session was closed
with prayer by the Rev. G. H. Kuhl.
of the First German Baptist Church.
Devotional exercises in the evening
session were conducted by the Rev.
George +. Hanson. Luncheon was
served by the women of the host
church
Membership Increased
Reports showed that the church is
gaining in point Of members, finan-
cially and in the number Of its ac-
tivities. The power of prayer was
the subject on which Mr.. Larson
preached the opening sermon. He
emphasized the need for unity
among Christian peoples.
The address of welcome was
preached by the Rev. Mr.. Davis. Re
spending. Mrs. WOllastOn cOnpli-
mented him on the work he has been
doing at Peoples Church during the
last 19 years.
Reports showing extension Of the |
work were given by the
Rev. Z. c. Osburn, the Rev. An
thony Czaplic and the Rev. MIR.
Catlett. Mr. Borton presented the
report Of the treasurer.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17

of the State Board Of Health, more
Delawareans die at age sixty or ov-
er than die in all the age groups un-
der sixty. This is due, says DR.. A. c.
Jost, executive secretary, to the fact
that Delaware exports" a large
part Of its youthful and middle age
groups, who, after amassing a for
tune, often return to spend the rest
of their days; as a result, the infant
and old age groups contain more
than their proper proportion Of the
population, and since infant mortal
ity has been greatly lessened, the
median age has been corresponding
ly raised.
Milford chronicle., 1935-05-17
AL. DUPONT AIDS
CRIPPLED KIDDES.
ANDPiOOR IN WILL
[Conrinned from Fi.a. Paasl

COHffHnsd from fFS Fd0el
the employees who is in my employ,
or in the employ Of the Almours
Securities, Inc, 1.-THE DUPONT finan-
cial company in FlOrida) or any of
its subsidiaries at the time of my
death and who has been so en-
ployed continuously for a period of
a year or more, preceding the date
of my death in the offices in Jack
sOnVille and Wilmington; or in con-
nectiOn with my former home Ne
mOurs or my estate Apping Forest
| (JacksOnville) or on my yacht.
The widow was given 100000 an
nually for life, the Epping Forest
estate, all of her late husbands per-
sOnal possessions, his art collection,
his boats and contents Of the estates
in Wilmington.
Requests To Children
Other family bequests:
To the four children Of his first
marriage, Mrs. Madeleine dupont
Ruoff. of Munich. Germany; Mrs.
Bessie dupont HidekOper, Of Wash
ingtOn, d. c.. Mrs. VictOrine Z. du-
Pont, of Philadelphia, and Alfred
Victor dupont. of Wilmington, each
5000 shares Of capital stock in AL
mours Securities, Inc.
Mrs. Isabelle Ball Baker, Of Rich
mOnd, Va, 1000 shares; Mrs. Elsie
Ball Bowley, of Hawaii, 1000 shares.
Thomas Ball, of Los Angeles, 1000
shares; Edward Ball. OF Jackson
Vile. 5000 shares lin lieu Of all fees
as executor and trustee.
dupont died April 20 after an ILL
ness of a few days.
The will stated the testatOr's sis
ter Mrs. Marguerite DUPONT Lee of
Washington, D. c., and his brother.
Maurice, Of New York, had been
amply provided for" in a certain
separate trust agreement. There
was no provision for Alica Emory
Maddox Glendenning, daughter Of
his former wife, Alicia Bradford, it
stated because she is amply pro-
vided for in the will Of her mother"
Annuities Ordered
The following annuities were or
dered:
Adelaide Camille Denise dupont,
$4,000 a year until she is 21, run
ming up to 100000 when she is 30.
Maurice d0POnt Lee of Green
wich, Conn.,, $4,000 a year.
Marguerite DUPONT Lee OF Wash
ingtOn, $4,000 a year after she is %.
Vanderbilt Lee of Washington.
$4,000 year after he is 25.
Richard Henry Lee OF Washing /
ton, $4,000 a year after he is rs.
Katherine Lee of Greenwich, $5,- |
900 after 25.
Maurice Lee of Greenwich. $4,000
after 25.
Ellen N. La Motto of Washington,
S24OO.
Catherine Cooke Gardner of Glow
er Lick, w. Va, $500.
Ruth BreretOn Silver of Whining
ton, $1,000.
Mary E. BreretOn, $1,000.
S. Frank Mathewson of Cam
bridge, Nd, $1,000.
Employees At "NemOurs"
Thomas Horncastle, James Dolan,
+. w. Mathewson, Andrew Fullar-
on, Robert Hardwisk, Thomas We
Der Jakes, all employees at NE
$1,000 each.
Mary G. Shaw of Wilmington. ST.
200: Miss Margaret B. Handy OF
1920; Mrs. Irene
Walsh of Jacksonville. $1,000; Laura
calhoun Walls of Lincoln. $500;
Mrs. H. E. Crist and Miss Margaret
Stetson, both of Asheville, N. c.,
800 each. and George T. Maxwell,
If Wilmington $144O for ten years.
The will sets executors fees at
100, 900 over a period Of years.