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Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
KENT VINEYARDS WELL
SPRAYED THIS YEAR

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black rot unless there was a heavy
carry-over of this disease on those
canes which have been tied up for
fruit production this year.
Within the past two weeks sever
al vineyards in Kent county have
been visited by DR.. Thomas F
Manns, plant pathOlogist Of the Del
aware experiment station, and COun-
ty Agent Russell E. Wilson, and Il
was observed that the grape growers
as a whole have sprayed their vine
yards this season more thoroughly
than they have during the past few
in decided reduction in the prevail
ehce Of all funguous diseases in
these vineyards. and the production
Of a crop Of marketable grapes this
fall.
Under normal weather conditions
the ive-spray program, as recon-
Inended By the Delaware experiment
station, Is suficient to carry a vine
yard through the season, and fur
ther applications Of Bordeaux will
have no effect upon the control OF
black rot. This disease starts to in
feet the vineyards early in the sea-
son just about the time vine growth
begins to develop. and for this rea-
son growers are cautioned to prac-
tice early spraying in order to hold
this fungus in check by protecting
the new wood growth.
In all probability a grape tour
will be held in Kent county some
time in August. at which time some
of the vineyards to be visited will
include those In which black rot has
been successfully checked by time
ly and thorough spraying. These
vineyards should be of interest to all
grape growers in view of the fact
that for the past few years many
vineyards have become
with this disease. resulting
in serious losses to the crop. AL
though grapes have not been a very
profitable crop In recent years. those
growers who expect to remain in the
business must practice better spray
ing methods II they are to realize
more profitable returns in the fu-
tuFe
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
Hog Processing
Tax attacked
rs Being Illegal
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II could not absorb into it's OpeI at
ing charges this burdensOme tax
and maintain a fair return upon
the capital invested"
The bill states that for May there
will be a processing tax OF $780,
054.93 assessed against it.
Claim Tax Invalid
"'The tax levied for January. Feb
ruary, March and April, 1885, is in
valid and void in that the rate Of
the said tax is substantially in eX-
cess Of the difference between aver
age current farm price and fair ex-
change value for hogs for the tax
able periods in question: the bill
continues. An injunction, restrain
ing the Collector of Internal Reve-
nue and the Secretary Of Agricul-
tuTe from further collection of the
tax and an adjustment for the year
1885 to date, Is asked.
Mr.. Wales. in the motion to dis
miss the bill contends that the
court is without jurisdiction and
cites that the sovereign State can
not be sued without its consent. He
further says that 'the declaratory
judgment act was not intended by
Congress to be used for litigation Of
questions arising under the reVe-
nue. Law. and particularly was not
intended as a means Of obtaining
injunetive relief"
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05

was increasing. Georgia Elbertas
are expected to be in the market in
quantity during the first half Of July,
and sizes are likely to run larger.
Watermelon shipments, mainly
from Georgia, were very heavy in
late June, fully doubling the rate of
movement at corresponding time
last season. Quality is good but the
large supply and frequent spells of
cool weather in the north brought
prices to low levels in producing
sections. CARROTS sold at Georgia
shipping points from $40 to SIS. A
decline of $40 to SIS and similar
price setbacks we're reported in nor
thern markets. Northern cities quot
ed a jobbing range of zoe to 35c for
medium sizes. Continued heavy sup
plies are expected through the COM
ing month, although hot dry wea-
ther In Georgia hurried the June
harvesting.
Lettuce prices have been declin-
ing rapidly on western receipts be-
cause of the severe competition this
year from the eastern homegrown
crop. Season has been favorable for
lettuce in the East and Middle West
and quality has been unusually good.
Supplies in eastern markets are in
creasing from New York and New
Jersey producing sections, and job
bing sales reached zoe to 4Oc per
eastern crate, showing a slight
downward trend the last week in
June.
Prices of southern sweet corn
have been declining rapidly with in
cTeasing supplies. Sales in eastern
markets ranged Csc to $3.50 per
crate.
Cucumbers show a very wide
range in quality. Prices vary great
ly from SOC to So a busheI. Eggplant
is one of the few vegetables showing
a rising price trend in some mar
kets. Sales ranged 81 to $3.50 per
crate near the end Of the month. |
Peppers declined about Csc a crate |
in some markets, selling from $L25 /
to S1.75 in eastern cities.
Tomatoes were another line show |
ing advancing tendency at times
during June, but market became
weak toward the end Of the month
and prices declined 1Oc to CSC per
box. Supplies from Georgia and tie
brought 75c to $3.50 box
in northern cities. with some tops Of
50. Much heavier supplies are .eX-
peeted when the delayed main sea-
son crop is ready for market next
month.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
GOVERNMENT TO PURCHASE
DAIRY PRODUCTS AGAIN

Dairy farmers Of Delaware viii Sc
aided substantially by the plans Of
the Government to purchase approx-
imately one million pounds of
cheese, Ave million pounds Of butter
and five million pounds Of dry skim
milk.
The Agricultural Adjustment Adj
Elinistration has asked for bida on.
these commodities which will Be
turned over to the Federal Surplus
Relief Corporation for distribution
to needy families. The buying will be
done under the direction Of the Bu-
reau Of Agricultural Economics.
Bids on American cheese will Be-
opened June "a. and all that Is pur-
chased must be Of U. S. Grade No. /.
Storage cheese must be aged not
less than 20 days. Deliveries must
be completed before August /.
Bids on butter win be opened on
June IS, and both fresh and slorase
butter will be purchased. Deliveries
of fresh butter win be made af
weekly intervals beginning July &
Dry skim milk bids will be opened
June %. and only Class a @Etlrs
grade for human Consumption viii
BE- accepted. Deliveries must begin
on July R, and must be comDlsi
BY September go
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
PRESIDENT MUST co DIRECT TO PEOPLE
AND END DOUBT AND "FECKI.ESS CHURNING"

right of revolution is fundamental.
"The great questions are whether
government really has so failed and
whether there is anything better to
put in its place. Tens of thousands
Of people in this country are being
bunked or ballyhoOed into that be-
lief every day, and there is no con-
certed vigorous and effective effort
to check the growth of this belief.
''The Administration does not need
any new plans. 1t does need little
of the spirit and fearless leadership
which started the wheels going in
1888.
Take the problem of unempIoy-
ment figures. We need to know
about that. Able observers have
brought back stories of the squan-
dering and misuse of relief funds
which make it clear that on account
of lack Of knowledge we are not
handling our unemployment prob
lem very well.
'One of our greatest needs lust
now is a healthy foreign trade What
is our policy as to that? There Is
no clear definition. The activity II
the State Department on reciprocal
treaties IS not IN aecordancs with
campaign pledges. and It Is not GET
ting as anywhere.
What is our labor policy? There
is no federal definition Of It, bat
there are several administrative in
tefpretati0ns Of II that leave it very
obscure.
Have we given up entirely the
idea that sooner or later the goverh-
ment must begin to live within its
income? Lack Of a specific policy
on that point is one of the most dam
gerous threats to recovery. The un-
certainty which overhangs this whole
fiscal question is nine tenths OF the
reason for continued depression.
Turning to the public utility field,
there Is no doubt that abuses there
should be corrected. But cant we
say exactly what we propose to do.
and do 1t in such a way as not to
the values of hundreds Of
of securities?
We have made no permanent
progress In solving our farm prob
lem. The uncertainty there is high
ly alarming. It is curious paradox
that the very administration of Hem
ry Wallace. a man so earnestly
against national self-government, is
driving us out Of foreign markkts
which we have enjoyed from the Be-
ginning.
Fiscal policy-labor policy-eco-
1omic policy-farm policy-poIicy
toward foreign trade-railroad and
public utility policy-WhO knows
what they are? Here are at least
seven great reciprocal segments 81
our economy which all have to be
moving actively to create prosperity.
Something has got to be said and
done Immediately to restore business
activity. If the New Deal goes into
1886 with nothing more than It has
now, and our new prophets OF dis
content 90 in with the promise of
much better, there can bs
but one result-the warning threats
and rumblings which we now hear
IN the distance will be realized IN
.rouble."
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
BRIDCEVILLE

Mrs. William Belts returned from
Salisbury Hospital on Sunday. She
is recovering from a major opera
tiOn.
Mrs. James Layton and Mr.. and
Mrs. William Newton have been
visiting relatives in Chester. Pa.
Mrs. Mary McCauley of Philadel-
phia. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hayes OF
Philadelphia, and Mrs. R. L. Tucker
of Greenwood have been recent
guests Of Mrs. E. G. McCauley.
C. E. Brown is on business trip
to Richmond. Va. and points south.
Little Miss Donna Brashure has
been on the sick list but is out again.
Bridgeville residents are anticipat-
ing with pleasure the opening Of a
LeGralde Grocery Store on Market
street. in the near future.
There have been many rumOrs
concerning the opening Of new mo-
tiOn picture theatre here. We hope
the rumors are well founded.
Mrs. Calvert Priestley and daugh-
ters Joan and Dorothy have been
spending their vacations with Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Roy at Allentown,
Pa,
Rev. Brashure is conducting the
last week OF his Bible Glass this
week. The children in his class did
not attend last week because the
majority Of his pupils took swim
ming lessons at Laurel. They proved
adept at learning to swim. They
earned their medals in their first
test.
Francis Hardesty was home over
the weekend.
A tent meeting will begin July
6th at Browns NJ. E. Church. between
Bridgeville and SeafOrd. It will con-
tinue until August. Rev. L. w. Saw
age is in charge.
Bridgevillians seen on the Board
walk in Rehoboth Sunday. were
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Short, Reese
Layton, Robert Smith. Norman Col
lison, Mr., and Mrs. Elwood Bennett.
Miss Mary West, Marie Anderson,
Edward B. Short and Sidney Burt
man.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
HELPING MOTHER ENTERTAI
LOUISE r. MARSHALL

Joy with the uncomfortable embar-
assment that / have sometimes wit
messed when children must meet
adult guests.
But my children don't like to
meet grown people" says one mo-
ther. What can be done about it?'
To begin with, never give children
the impression that 1t is tedious, but
always a happy privilege, to have
guests in the home. One way of
making hospitality easy for them is
to allow them to help when there
are guests. If you have never before
done this, try it. You can remind
the children that you had the pleas
ure Of waiting on the table when
their playmates we're invited. pro-
Vlded this is true of course, and now
It is their turn.
Quite young children can pass the
napkins, waters and sandwiches at
q tea and feel very important to be
helping entertain. This is really an
excellent method of overcoming the
sensitiveness of an exceedingly shy
child. Give him something to do, and
he will forget himself.
When the boy and girl get little
older, If there is no maid, they can
do much Of the serving, especially
II you have prepared everything in
advance. Then, when the table must
be cleared and the next course
brought on. let these young walters
do this. too.
And how delightful. when there is
afternoon or evening company, to
have daughter slip quietly away and
later return with a tray of dainty
sandwiches and a cold drink that
che has prepared herself.
But some mother may say, "My
Mary would never do that" or II
can't imagine my John waiting on
the table" Perhaps this mother
hasn't taught her girl or boy how to
do it. If she had sometimes let them
play company" when the family
was alone, it would have helped.
And, when they we're very little or
even later. was she or wasn't she
like Georges. grandmother? With a
little practice in entertaining. chill
dren quickly acquire an air of ease
which proves a great asset all
through their lives.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
HOW TO OBTAIN
MONOGRAM EMBLEMS

Motorists everywhere are express
/ ing their admiration for the recently
introduced individual monogram en-
blems which are handsomely litho-
graphed in red, blue and yellow, on
sturdy metal background, each en-
blem carrying the motorists personal
/ initials. These are being offered to
the public through dealers handling
SunOcO gas and oil.
While these attractive emblems,
which are entirely free Of adveTtis-
ing, are intended to be attached to
rear license plates for easy identiti-
cation of the owners car. many new
and novel uses have been devised
by enterprising motorists.
One feminine driver who entertain
ed a group of her friends at a bridge
luncheon obtained emblems for each
Of her guests and used them as places
cards for the luncheon table. OF
course each emblem clearly gave the
guests initials and places were easi-
ly identified.
Another mOtorist has reported that
the presence Of his initialled emblem
on the back Of his car enabled the
police to spot and recover the car
within a half hour after it was
stolen.
Still another smart mOtorist who
has experienced some difficulty in
spotting his car while ii was parked
with hundreds Of others on a large
lot, has conceived the smart idea Of
mounting his emblem on the top Of
the car where it stands out promi-
nently at all times.
These emblems are quite easy to
obtain. Amy service station selling
Blue Sunoco motor fuel and Sunoco
motor oil has a supply Of application
cards. No obligation is incurred by
asking for one Of these cards. Each
application should be filled in. a
dime enclosed. with the card, and
then forwarded to Lowell Thomas at
the address given. The emblem,
finished off in the specified initials,
is forwarded by return mail together
with the necessary bolts for attach
ing to the license plate. No further
charge is incurred beyond the ten
cents to pay postage and handling
costs. These emblems add 70 the
Of any car and are being
applied for by the thousands daily.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
OLD SUSSEX DAY
LAST SATURDAY
GRAND SUCCESS
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Peters Church. Ancient documents
and records of early settlers held
their share of the manifested inter
est
Members of the Boy Scout troops
of Lewes and Rehoboth acted as
ciceTones during the day. standing
at each show place to recount the
history of the towns.
RehObOth Draws ThrOng
During the afternoon the crowds
centered their attention on RehOboth
where some of the finest relics of
Sussex county we're shown in a
number of homes of summer resi-
dents.
Tea was served in two beautiful
gardens, those of Mrs. William Baer,
of Baltimore, and ''The Homestead" +"
of Mrs. w. S. Corkran in Henlopen
Acres.
Among the homes having exhibit
tiOns were those of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Rodney Sharp, Wilmington; Colonel
and Mrs. Harry l.. Cannon, Bridge
Vile; DR.. and Mrs. Frank L. Grier.
Milford; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry B.
Thompson. Greenville; and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Corkran. RehobOth.
The greater part of the exhibi-
tiOns in RehobOth told the saga of
old Sussex county. while those in
Lewes we're practically all local
telling the story of this simple COM
munity that suffered pirate raids
and Revolutionary War lombard
ments,
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
Explains Situation

EAUAdtiA3 DltuAlAOM
Mark P. Brown, treasurer of the
Wilmington Provision Company,
gave a brief explanation of the sit
UatiOn regarding the tax as It af-
feets the local meat packing con-
cern. In theory, Mr.. Brown said. the
tax or levy, as we consider it to
be-" is supposed to be absorbed by
the consumer, but in practice, it is
the packers who are suffering.
The pork processing tax is ham,
pering our working capital" he said.
He explained that regardless of how
slow the market may be. I'VE have
to pay the tax monthly, and it is
large" Mr.. Brown said that rs per
cent of his company's business is in
pork, and that the price has gone
even higher than the Government
anticipated by creating a shortage,
hence people are buying pork less
than usual. The perishable nature
of the meats and pork handled by
packers also is a factor in the harm
the processing tax is working upon
them. Mr.. Brown said. Frequently,
he pointed out, meats have to be
sold at a loss, as daily turnover is
imperative: but the tax must be
paid without any consideration for
what the packer makes on his sale.
The tax is arbitrary at $2.25 a hun
dredweight Of hogs, Mr.. Brown said.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
JUDGES NAMED IN
LIBERTY LEAGUE
ESSAY CONTEST
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Judge William H. Boyce. both Of
Dover.
The Sussex county group had al
ready been named. It includes for
mer Congressman Robert G. Hous-
ton, Frank NJ. Jones and George s.
Williams, former State Treasurer.
First Prize $1,000
First prize in the contest, which
is open to all Delaware high school
students, will be a $1,000 college
scholarship, with $50 awards to-
ward collegiate study to three
others. There will be many minor
prizes. A major award will go to
each political subdivision of the
State.
The winners will be announced at
a public meeting to be held at a
spot closely allied In tradition with
the Constitution. There will be a
speaker of national prominence,
music and displays. Detailed plans
for the ceremony will be announced
later this week.
Radio Parties Arranged
radio parties" at which gather
ings of friends for social purposes
are interspered with addresses of
national prominence have become
popular rendezvous among members
of the American Liberty League OF
Delaware, director Louis A. Drex-
ler declares.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
FREDERICK

Death has again invaded our COM
munity. Mrs. Mary Russell Darby
passed away on Saturday afternoon
after about months illness.
Mrs. Darby was highly respected
in the town where she spent the
greater part Of her life.
She had a cheerful disposition
and a kind word for all she came in
contact with. She was a member of
Trinity N. E. Church which she at
tended faithfully when able to do so.
Funeral services we're held at her
late residence on Wednesday, con-
Quoted by Rev. N. c. Benson. She
was SO years of age and is survived
by a brother, r. J. Russell of this
town, and several nieees and nep-
hews. Interment was made in Bar
Iatt's cemetery.
Joseph Cook. a clerk in the Am
erican Store received a call from
headquarters last week to go to An
napOlis, Md, to become manager of
a store there.
Mrs. Joseph Frazier left last week
to spend a few days with her bro
ther. John B. Cook in Philadelphia.
before going to Atlantic City for the
summer.
Mrs. Henry Parker has been I'm
poor health but is improving.
Mrs. Laura Spurry of Wilmington
is visiting her parents. Capt. and
Mrs. John Cunningham.
Mrs. Herman Vinyard was quite
sick last week but is able to be out
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Reese Of
Chadd's Ford, Pa. have been recent
guests Of Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Reese.
Representative Leslie Rentz. who
retired from the automobile business
about a year ago has resumed busi-
ness again at the former place at
the foot of David street.
Thomas Lohan Is improving his
residence on st. Agnes street by re-
painting.
Mrs. Della Mitten. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. B. Mitten visited William Mitten.
Jr.. at Camp Rodney last Sunday.
Mrs. Oliver Melvin, Mrs. Marian
Stevenson and daughter Ruth Ann,
verna Clark and Mrs. A. B. Har-
Tington spent Friday at Oak Or |
chard and Rehoboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conner Mitten and
son Of Milford were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. H. F. Mitten on Sunday.
DR.. Wilbur F. Postles Of Whining
ton was the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
R. R. Postles on Sunday.
Mrs. Sharp L. Wilson is visiting
Mrs James Humes at Dewey Beach.
Miss Emma Camper Of Smyrna
was the guest OF her mother, Mrs.
John Camper on Sunday. y
Mr.. aud Mrs. Earl Webb are the
happy parents Of a baby boy that
has come to gladden. their home.
Miss Miriam Counselman Of Lew
IS was q Frederick visitor on Thurs
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05
FELTON,

The many friends Of Mrs. James
Outten who died last week we're
sorry to hear Of her death; she was
we'll known in and about FELTON,.
Both business aud ACTION by the
folks here has been quiet for the
past two weeks. Il was awful hot
too hot to make social calls, but a
few persisted Just the same.
Mrs. Charles Killen had friends
from Wilmington, and Mrs. Jacobs
had her daughter and family from
Philadelphia.
Miss Addie Luif has returned from
a visit in Philadelphia.
Miss Rachael Killen is passing
her summer vacation with her mo-
ther here, Mrs. Evelyn Killen.
The annual picnic Of the Loyal
Temperance Legion, under the aus
pices of Mrs. Bringhurst, was held
at Killen's Pond last week. and 1t
was a pleasant event.
Miss Virginia Case has her sister,
Miss Valita Case aa her guest this
week.
Mrs. BringhuFst attended the
graduation of her son, Louis. from
the University Of Pennsylvania last
week.
Arthur Hudson took the children
In his school bus to Slaughter Beach
for a days outing at that resort last
week; which was . very delightful
event for all Of them.
A surprise party was given to
Mrs. Edgar Hill and her daughter.
Miss Jane Hin. at their home in
Paradise. last Saturday evening;
their birthdays was the reason for
the event. The many relatives and
friends made many presents as tes-
limOny of their regards, which we're
useful as well as valuable memen-
toes.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-05

One Sunday the iive-year-Old sOr
of my former school chum, who wal
living with his grandmother. came
to sit beside me in church. Before
services began he whispered, AUNT
Louise, won't you come home to din
ner with me"
Thank you, George, sometime I'll
have dinner with you," answered.
"oh, but wish you'd come to-
day"
"Yes, but your grandmother
doesn't know you are inviting me. Il
wouldn't be the thing TO do"
why, she wouldn't care. Really
she wouldn't"
put him off as best could. Then
after church we met his grandma
ther. i've invited Aunt Louise 10
dinner, Grandmother" he said sim
ply.
I'm very glad. You can come.
can't your" she answered, turning to
me.
Thank you. / had not thought of
coming on Georges invitation"
"Yes, do come. George Is allowed
to ask company to come home with
him for Sunday dinner. He gets so
much pleasure out of Il. He will be
disappointed if you do not come, and
so shall l."
Il shall be very glad to come"
Georges eyes fairly danced; he
was so thrilled to think was really
coming. You would almost have
thought l was a Christmas treat to
him. Afterwards. l was told that
sometimes It was one Of his play
mates he invited. but just as often
it was some adopted aunt or friend
ten times his age whom he wanted.
What an understanding grandma
ther that little boy had!
Happy in his role of host, George
assumed much of the responsibility
for making my visit pleasant-dis-
posing of wraps, filling the water
glasses on the table, doing much
running to and from the kitchen for
Grandmother, and then the final
triumph. escOrting his guest to the
table!
/ have recalled that pleasant Sum
day dinner many times, and con-
trasted little Georges spontaneous