Milford chronicle., 1935-09-06

from maturing as early as it has i
! some former years, and this is give
J as one of the reasons for the price
received.
While some of the heavy grower
made money, it is stated that thei
returns are much less than six an
seven years ago.
Some of the farmers have late va
rieties and are said to be doing fair
ly well with them. The season sOol
will be over for all varieties.
Hammond Store Robbed Again
For the second time within {
month the Hammond Drug Store, OF
Market street, near the Sussex cOun-
ty court house, was broken into al
an early hour last Friday morning
Entrance was gained by smashing
the pane of glass in the front door
and unfastening the latch of the
door. The cash register, containing
$3.50, was lObbed. So far as can be
learned nothing else was taken from
the store.
The hardware store of Harold w.
T. Purnsll was also entered, evil
IDENTIFY by the same thieves, who have
been operating in this section for
the past few weeks. Forty cents is
all that can be accounted for from
the PuTnell store, which is located
on North Bedford street.
Rotary District Governor Speaks
Henry N. Schramn, of West Ches-
ter, Pa, District Governor of the
5Oth District. Rotary International,
paid his official visit to the George
town MillsborO Rotary Club here
and was the principal speaker of the
evening. His address mainly was on
the friendship OF Rotary.
Prior to the meeting there was
conference with the board of direc-
tors.
Post Office Visited By
Washington Official
First Assistant Postmaster Gener-
al William W. Howes, who during
the absence of Postmaster General
James A. Farley has been filling his
position, has made an inspection of
various pOstoffices in lower Della
ware and discussed with some of the
needed improvements.
For some time Mr.. HOwes has
reen staying at Rehoboth Beach. and
took advantage of the opportunity
while in Sussex county to make the
tour.
It is said that he will return to
the latter part of Sep
lember.
Among some of the important Off
res to be inspected were Milford, I.
Georgetown, Seaford, Lewes and Re
hoboth Beach.
Start
Their IncubatOrs
Lower Delaware hatcherymen in
some sections have started their in
cubators for the fall trade after a
ayOff during the summer. There is
aid to be a demand for early fall
iay-Old chicks, many of which will
be sold to raise for layers next
spring. Thousands of chicks were
sold last spring and have been kept
or egg production this winter.
Although greatly discouraged ear
y this spring by the low prices re-
,eived for broilers. which caused
nany to lose heavily, many growers.
n the face of losses, continued and
It the end nf the season showed sub
itantial profits.
During March and the first part ot
April many sold their stock for 10
,ents per pound, believing at the
ime that the market would stay at
hat figure for sometime. Within
hort time the market went to 2lc.
which proved profitable.
'Odder Saving Time
Farmers throughout lower Della
,are have started harvesting their
odder crop, especially in the high
and sections where the corn was
lanted early in the spring. Late
lantings will not be harvested un-
il the first week in September and
ONE later. Much will depend on
-eather conditions as to when the
lte crop will be in readiness.
No general prediction can be made
this time as to the general yield
{ the corn crop throughout this
rea. Just what effect the dry wea-
Ter had some weeks ago is not
nown. Reports reaching here from
le different sections are to the ef-
ct that the crop will be about nor
al with probably few exceptions.
is stated that the late corn plant
g shows up well and the ears and
ling out very good.
1t has been the policy for farmers
+ the past fifty years to assist each
her in harvesting the fodder, and
is year will be no exception. They
,nerally turntheir fodder savings"
to old time frolics.
liled For Being Drunk
nd DisOrderly
Crawford TOOmey, living near this
wn, was arrested by Highway Off
r John H. Jacobs on a charge OF
ing drunk and disOrderly on the
reefs here. Magistrate w. Frank
,arp committed him to the Sussex
unity Jail for five days when unable
nay a fine of $40 and costs.
Floyd Houston, of MillsborO, who
as charged with creating a disturb
zee on the streets of that town, was
Mt to prison here for 80 days by
derman Elijah f. Carey.
,ening Dates OF School Changed
Because the new elementary
hool here, will not be completed,
obably before the latter part of
ptember, members of the local
ard of Education have changed