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Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

Mr.. Warner pointed out that if it
is deemed advisable to make any
material appropriation for unem-
ployment relief or for the construc-
tion of public buildings then it
will be necessary, in addition to the
solution we have proposed, to resort
to increased taxes, or preferably to
the issuance of bonds"
Before offering the recommenda-
tiOns of the league, Mr.. Warner ex-
planned the purpose of the organi-
cation, saying it was Interested in
working out the problem at u mini
mum cost and at the same time
maintaining the credit Of the State
at it's present high standard. He
said the program they suggested
was the result Of months Of study
and conferences with many prolni-
nent people throughout the State.
He explained the league is going
to issue within a few days a bulle-
tin containing its recommendations
the refunding of out
highway bonds which, it is
by means Of a serial an
nuity method, the State will be saw
ed $25.O00 a year and at the same
time make possible the release of
100000 in the sink
Ing fund.
Mr.. Williams, one of the trustees
Of the league, explained the four
'unds, general, sinking. highway and
school funds. and said the school
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
GRANDMA'SI
SCRAP BOOK
Contributed BY L. ! S.

The hooded beehive. small and low
Stands like maiden in the snow;
And the old door-slab is half hid
Under an alabaster lid.
All day it SHOWS; the sheeted post
Cleans in the dimness like a ghost;
All day the blasted oak has stood
A muffled wizard of the wood;
Garland and airy cap adorn
The sumac and the wayside thorn,
And clustering spang!es lodge and
shine
In the dark tressed of the pine.
The ragged bramble, dwarfed and
old,
Shrinks like a beggar in the cold;
In surplice white the cedar stands.
And blesses him with priestly hands.
Still checrily the chickadee
Singeth to me on fence and tree;
But in my inmost ear is heard
The music of a holier bird
And heavenly thoughts. as soft and
white
As snow-hakes. on my soul alight,
Clothing with love my lonely heart,
Healing with peace each bruised part
Till all my being seems to be
by their purity.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
MIDWINTER
By John Townsend Towbridge
(1S27 1916

By John Townsend Towbridge
(1S27 1916
The speckled sky is dim with snow,
The light fakes falter and fall slow;
Athwart the hilltop, rapt and pale,
Silently drops a silvery veil;
And all the valley is shut in
By Pickering curtains gray and thin.
But cheerily the chickadee
Singeth to me on fence and tree;
The snow sails round him as he
sings,
White as the down of angels wings.
I watch the snow fakes as they fall
On bank and brier and broken wall;
Over the orchard. waste and brown
All noiselessly they settle down.
the apple-bOughs. and each
Light Quivering twig of plum and
peach.
On turf and curb and bower-roof
The snow-tsorm spreads its ivory
woof;
1t paves with pearl the garden-walk;
And lovingly round tattered stalk
And shivering stem its magic weaves
A mantle fair as lily-leayes.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

came a little fFmer. Onions and
cabbage advanced slightly, ana ir-
regular advances appeared in many
lines of southern produce.
Demand for carrots has been ra-
ther slow at country shipping points.
Most sales have been at 55c per 100
pounds in the Rochester district,
but the price on some lots advanced
a few cents late in the month. and
some city markets strengthened
slightly although general range was
still SOC to Csc bushel.
A few lots of New Jersey celery
are still offered in New York mar
ket and prices high because of scar
city, ranging $2.25 to $3.50 per two
thirds crate. California and Florida
celery sells at nearly unchanged
prices. Lettuce shows little change
in city markets but trend is upward
in California producing sections.
A few price gains, possibly tenn
porary, were reported in the potato
market late in January. but sales
were still below 4Oc per 100 pounds
in northern Maine and ranged SOC to
Coo in most eastern and midwestern
shipping sections. Haulings we're re-
ported rather light but shipping fig
ures showed fairly normal carlot
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
Produce Market Notes

Severe winter weather in most
producing sections late in the month
brought Interruptions to loadingsand
shipments. The markets became
somewhat unsettled because OF ir-
regular supply and doubt regarding
extent of crop injury following
storms and low temperatufes in SOU
thern and southwestern States.
Main bulk of northern produce
came from only a few sections this
month. Current apple supply is
about five-sixths from the States OF
Washington, New York and Virgin
it,. Old cabbage shipments were
about double those coming year
ago. and mainly from New York
Slate. New cabbage movement has
been not far below that Of last sea-
son but came to a standstiil after
the late January storm. Recently
southern vegetables were gaining
nearly fast enough to Offset season
al decreases in northern storage
vegetables.
Prices of most lines Of produce
turned slightly upward during the
storms and cold weather. Gains
were mostly in New York, Chicago,
and other key markets and in pro-
ducing sections. Potato prices be-
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
Would Require
Jail Term For
Drunken Driver
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$50 A9s WV
( witnesses that the person was op-
Grating a motor vehicle while un-
der the influence of intoxicating
! liquor. and providing that there
should be no appeal, as such i'm
prisOnment IS not of that period as
provided in the Constitution which
grants the right of appeal to the
Court Of General Sessions.
In Pennsylvania the courts are
now uniformly imposing a prison
sentence of from to years, and
am advised that such has a most
wholesome effect in that a person
after drinking does not even con-
template the operation of his motor
vehicle.
- Day Imprisonment Limited
Il thereupon make the suggestion
of the change OF law with a sum-
mary jurisdiction OF from to 25
days Imprisonment. believing that if
it is realized that upon conviction
Imprisonment is certain, that the
driving of motor vehicles after drink
ing will greatly decrease"
WI III EEA aAnO LAlat
an act be passed making the un-
lawful killing Of a person in con-
nectiOn with the operation of an
auto, a misdemeanOr triable in Cen
eral Sessions Court as other cases in
that court are tried. He recon-
mends the punishment be a fine or
Imprisonment in the discretion OF
the court. Manslaughter by auto is
now a felony punishable by a fine of
up to $4,000 or Imprisonment up to
80 years or both.
Speaking of illegal traffic in
liquors Mr.. Green said: Since the
passage of the Liquor Control Act
there is no question that the lille
gal selling of alcoholic liquors has
decreased, although as long
as there is a profit to be derived
therefrOm, there will always be lille
gal selling, transportation and pos
session OF intoxicating liquors."
He recommends a law to prohibit
the transportation and possession of
liquor that has not been lawfully
Additional Attorney .(ieneral
Mr., Green alse discussed the mat
Ter Of legal assistance to the iiadof
commission. n am advisedf n he
said. "and personally know that the
Liquor Commission has employed
egal assistance. This feel is inn
proper and not warranted by law,
IS | feel it is the duty Of this Office |
o perform all legal work required |
" the State Department. More than |
his, there should be a close cooper
ltion and full knowledge of the work |
" this office, as It is called upon to
conduct the prosecutions Of any vio- /
alton Of the law"
He suggests that an additional at
orney general be provided by law
o perform legal services for the /
commission and such duties as shall
e assigned by the attorney gener-
is office, which will have the ad-
antage Of the legal advice given to
he liquor commission having the /
uthority OF law, and the deputy at
Orney general being able TO follow
Il liquor violations from the orig
lal investigation through the dis
Osal in the courts.
The salary Of the additional depu-
would be paid from funds col
'cted under the liquor law.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

quite ready before the dessert ap-
peared, and no sooner was It eaten
than he exclaimed. Now, Mamma,
may tell story?"
"Yes, dear" said Mrs. Simpson,
and settled herself to listen. TAX
ing my cue from the parents, / did
likewise.
Richards story was even more
thrilling. It, too, related to animal
life, and he tried hard to encounter
one Of each species. OF course each
was duly conquered by Richard and
the companion whom he had allowed
to accompany him on this perilous
adventure. The story finished, both
boys seemed in good spirits and ran
OF to play by themselves. Turning
to Mrs. Simpson, waited expect
antly.
You are wondering why I en-
couraged it," she asked.
YES"
well. believe it encourages
truthfulness." She explained fur
ther: You see, by giving them a
legitimate outlet for their active
luidBAuauOnS Lney are not tempted
to tell faisehoOds. ~~When they feel
the urge. they tell big story" for
just what it is. They do not try to
pass It off as truth"
How long have you been using
this method?" / asked.
More than a year." replied Mrs.
Simpson, ever since the day Wilbur
told me about seeing a bear in the
back yard. When pinned down, he
admitted that perhaps he only
thought it was bear. Instead of
him, l simply taught him
the meaning of fiction and then
helped the children to outline stories.
Both boys get much pleasure from
1t, and they each have a strict re-
gard for truth; the practice has
taught them to discern truth from
fiction very quickly"
Mrs. Simpsons method is not
"eure-all" and may not be prac-
tical in all cases, but it has certain
y been helpful to her. Her boys are
Tar above the average with regard
20 truthfulness.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
EXPLAIN PLAN FOR
BALANCING STATE BUDGET
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and highways funds can easily loan
the sums suggested to the general
fund to put the budget in balance.
President Pro TEN Maloney ex-
pressed the appreciation of the mem-
bers of the General Assembly for the
information supplied them by the
league and promised it careful con-
sideration. On motion of Senator
Marshall the league was given a ris-
ing vote Of thanks by the legisla-
tors.
The eight point program of the
league follows:
Reduce expenditures.
2-Transfer to the highway fund
the cost of registering automobiles
and issuing drivers licenses.
3-Reorganizatiou Of the sinking
fund to permit tfansfefrins t0 the
general fund such revenue as the
sinking fund may not require.
Adoption of a centralized pur-
chasing department.
Improvement Of budget admin-
istration through quarterly budget
allowances.
Supervision and control Of APP
praising and collecting inheritance
and estate taxes be placed in the
hands of the State Tax Department.
borrow for the general fund,
not more than 100000 a year from
the school fund.
S-Borrow for the general fund.
not more than $5OO,O0O from the
fund.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
Safety Council Yarns Coasters
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winter sports popular with the
younger people of the community is
TO organize carnivals which will at
tract large numbers to the hills or
skating rinks approved and pro-
teeted by the city. Once they have
learned the advantages of these
sports. they will want to return. In
one city a successful feature of a
winter festival held on one of the
safe cOasting hills was a prize Of
fered for the most attractively deco
rated sled.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
LOCAL HOSPITAL
COMMITTEE WILL
SPONSOR CONTEST
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lCOHfiHHed from First Pdge]
50 in each grade from the tenth to
the twelfth, inclusive, will be given.
The following rules, applicable to
all contestants, will govern the con-
test:
(D All essays must he legibly
written on white paper and on one
side of the paper only. II more than
one sheet of paper is used, number
each page.
(2) Only one essay may be sub
mitted by each contestant.
60 All essays must be written in
class, under the supervision of a
teacher. The contestant should pre-
pare for the contest by carefully
reading the newspaper articles
which are appearing in the local
press and by talking with his par
ents about the hospital service and
about this campaign which is TO
help the hospital.
(4) In addition, school teachers
will hand each contestant synOp-
sis (supplied by the cOmmitteeJ COW
ering the history of the hospital. its
progress and growth, the extent of
its service, its place of Importance
in the community and reasons why
all citizens should be interested in
its success.
(5) Essays submitted by senior
high school contestants should he
not more than 500 words in length.
Essays submitted by junior high and
grade school contestants should be
not more than 250 words in length.
CO. Essays will be judged accord
ing to the originality of the argu-
ments put forth, the logical skill
with which they are developed and
the coneiseness with which they are
phrased. Each paragraph should set
forth or develop a definite idea with
the greatest economy of words pos
sible.
(D Short quotations from the
stories in the newspapers may be in |
cluded in the essay, but only to il /
lustrate or emphasize some original !
point which the contestant has dis
covered for himself.
(8) Essays will be judged first by
the teachers in each grade, and the
essays selected by them will be
passed upon by disinterested judges,
appointed by the committee.
(9) No name may be placed on the
essay ITSELF. The, teacher in charge
Of each class will assign to each
contestant a number. The contestant
viii write at the top Of the essay,
his teachers name and the number
assigned, together with his grade,
lge, school and town.
Teachers in each school are asked
o prepare list of the successful :
contestants giving the name and /
number Of each contestant and mail
his list, together with the winning
ssays, to IN. C. Metcalf, director OF
publicity Of the Milford Emergency
Campaign. Marshall Hos
,ital, Milford. Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
DELAWARE PLANS
DRIVE TO HALT
MOTOR ACCIDENTS
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EcoHfiHued from First Pagel
for reckless driving with no ques-
tion Of who was at fault or without
any effort to go into the merits Of
the case, must prove their fitness to
continue 70 drive car by taking
the regular examination, Including
eye test, knowledge of the law and
driving ability before a license will
be renewed.
The Secretary assures those sumo
moned to take the examination that
there will be no trick questions ask
ed but the same examination given
all new drivers. Notices will be sent
to those who will have to take the
examination and they are urged, as
good citizens, to attend to the mat
ter at once. There is no effort to
condemn any one for what is past
but only as a matter Of future safe=
ty to ascertain if they are fit to
drive as the new operator who first
asks for a license. Ofices viii Be
open for examinations and also for
the renewal Of licenses during the
month Of February at Wilmington
from $3.50 in the morning until 4s30
in the afternoon including SATURDAYS
and at nights until 9 D. m. on Tuea-
days and Thursdays at Dover and
Georgetown from $3.50 IN the morn
Ing until 4:30 IN the afternoon. ia
Guiding Saturdays but not at nieht
unless It IS found necessary.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

and go outside the city where stand
ard time was used and the places
were open an hour longer.
Mr.. Green said his investigation
shows that drunkenness in Will
mington increased from 1,442 in 1880
to 1927 in 1884; drunken auto
drivers declined from III in 1880
to 129 in 1884 and disorderly con-
duct cases increased from 636 In
1880 to S27 in 1884.
Arrests by State police on a
charge Of drunk and disOrderly'
increased from 142 in 1882 to 226
in 1894; disorderly conduct from S4
to ia in the same years, and drunk
en- drivers from 2Ol to 211 in the
same years.
Accidents where the operator OF
the auto had been drinking increas-
ed in Wilmington from IA in 1880
to "a in 1884 One person was in-
jured in the former year and nine
in the latter. Accidents in which
the auto operator had been drink
ing decreased outside Of Whining
ton from IS in 1882 to 81 in 1884.
There were three fatal accidents in
1888 and four in 1884 due to
drunken drivers. These were out
side Wilmington.
197 Licenses Revoked
Mr.. Green also reported that dur
ing 1888 q total of 197 Delaware
operators licenses were revoked for
drunken driving and SO outside Op-
orators licenses were revoked. Last
year the totals were 224 and 11S
respectively.
He also cited figures relating to
auto accidents of all kinds, number
of persons injured and number
killed.
'As the foregoing shows" he said,
"it cannot be stated with any de-
gree of certainty that the lawful
sale of intoxicating liquors has in
creased. automobile accidents in this
State but there is no doubt that
there is an increase in the number
of persons arrested for drunken
ness and disorderly conduct. To
some measure the strict enforce
ment of the law against driving
while under the Influence OF. in-
toxicating liquor has il1qgestionably
the number Of persons who
have endeaYOred to operate a mo-
tor after drinking, and also the
preventive measures taken by our
peace officers in watching operators
If motor vehicles freQuenting places |
where liquor is sold, ond cOutioning |
he operator not to drive his car, |
the car is operated by a (
person who has not been drinking.
Personally feel that in a large /
Measure the number of motor ae- |
,idents In this State-2,766 in 1884
1.409 persons were injured
nd SO killed--is attributed in the
majority of cases to recklessness by
killful drivers. who although well |
killed In the operation of a mo-
or vehicle. just happen to be TAX
ng a chance which caused the ac-
ident.
There is. however, no excuse for
person to operate an automobile
1hile under the influence of liquor.
nd / feel that our present law
holld be changed to provide a
Imprisonment of 5 to
3 days. upon proof by at least two
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
BETHEL

Mrs. Lulu Massey was the guest
last week of her sister, Mrs. Ira AL
len at Seaford.
The turkey supper which was SER
we'd in the Community House Friday
night was well attended owing to
the Indictment weather.
d" Leonard SOckrider of GEORGETOWN
was a weekend guest of Miss Mar
garet Jester.
Mrs. Howard Furness Is spending
this week in Wilmington with her
husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Thompson and
son of Seaford, Miss Laurabel Phil
lips spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
William Massey.
. Mrs. Harry T. Williams and daugh-
ter Isabel were recent guests of her
isster. Mrs. Claude Phillips at New
Castle.
Mrs. Raymond Davis entertained
the members of the ''Count-On-Me
Club" at her home Tuesday night.
Owing to inclement weather the next
meeting will be Feb. 5th at the home
of Mrs. Jacob GOOtee.
M anu MIS-. william Ffledel and
children OF Seaford were Sunday
guests with Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Svii-
liams.
Capt. Eley J. Cordrey arrived home
Saturday to spend some time with
his family.
Captain Lost At Sea
Mrs. George w. Phillips has the
sympathy of the entire community
upon learning Of the tragedy which
occurred Wednesday night. when her
husband. Captain Phillips was lost
q sea BY the sinking OF his barge,
I, J. Hooper, on Bethany Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
LEGITIMATE OUTLET
FOR IMAGINATION
Mrs. D. W. Kinds


Mr.. Simpson paused and laid down
his fork. The evening meal appar-
emily held no further interest for
him. His entire attention was To-
cused on his son, Wilbur, who had
launched on one OF the most out
landish, inconsistent tales had ever
heard. To my surprise, Mr.. Simp-
sons interest was not that OF an
amused parent Rather, his manner
was like one listening respectfully
to an adult recital. Wilbur proceed
ed with his story; feeling the par
entail interest, he doubled his efforts,
killing a few more bears and chas-
ing a few more lions of the trail.
Surely, / thought, Mrs. Simpson
would soon stop such nonsense. How
ever, she too had struck an attitude
of respectful silence. How long,
wondered, must l endure thiss
could see nothing either amusing or
interesting in such absurd stories.
Wilbur finally desisted because OF
shortage OF breath, or a consuming
hunger. No sooner had the narrative
stopped than his younger brother,
age five, clamored for attention.
Mamma" he pleaded. may / tell
one now?"
mo. Richard replied the mother,
mot now. You may tell one after
dinner. Between courses you can
outline your story so you'll know
just what you are going to tell"
Until now / had not suspected that
there might be method. back Of this
madness. When Mrs. Simpson en-
couraged the younger boy to outline
his story, however, and promised
him the next chance, l began to wake
up.
The boys ate silently during the
remainder Of the meal. They enter
tanned the conversation only when
skillfully drawn into it by Father
or Mother. It was easily seen,
though, that Richard had his tale
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
MINISTER DIES;
WAS Sc YEARS
IN M. E. PULPIT
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After that he served as pastor at
Milford, Silverbrook, Wilmington,
and Asbury, Smyrna. He retired
from active ministry about five
years ago, while pastor at Smyrna.
Since retiring DR.. Stephenson had
served as supply pastor at Asbury
Church in Wilmington upon the
death Of the Rev. George T. Alder
son for the remainder Of the year.
Since then he has filed pulpits in
Wilmington at various times as a
supply, but has held no regular pas
torate. At one time he was a mem-
-ber Of the board Of trustees Of the
Wesley Conference Institute in Do
yer.
DR.. Stephenson served for ten
years as chaplain Of the Delaware
National Guard, with the rank of
captain. and attended many Of the
encampments Of the guard regi-
ment.
DR.. Stephenson was prominent in
Masonic circles. He was a past mas
ter Of Harmony Lodge, No. 13s at
Smyrna; a past grand master Of the
Masonic Grand Lodge Of Delaware;
a member Of st. Johns Chapter, No,
4, r. A. NJ, and Of st. Johns Com
No. /, Knights Templar
He was also a member Of the Odd
Fellows ana Of the Independent Or
der Of Red Men.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
BIGGS DENIES
RUMORSASTO
RESIGNATION
[Coutimrd from rim P4geI

day..
"The magnificent demonstration
Of his record should cause ali Of US
to recognize him for his own eff
forts. It is needless for me to pause
to point them out; they are known
to all. Then, too. that splendid char
ity which is the recipient of the
emoluments of the celebrations in
honor Of the Presidents birthday
should appeal to us all and we
should be liberal in contributing to
the maintenance Of the BpIendid
work which President Roosevelt has
started to aid the unfortunate.
1T has come to my attention that
during my absence rumors have
been spread about that eohtem-
plated retiring as chairman Of the
State Democratic Committee. Moth
ing is further from my mind. hope
that this statement win put an end
to any further stories Of this char
acter."
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01
S

The Laws Home Demonstration
Club held a covered dish luncheon
at Mrs. Arthur Taylor's on Tuesday,
Jan. 22nd. Those present were Miss
Louise Whitcomb. Mrs Carl Satter-
field, Mrs. David Cannon, Mrs Pres
ton Cannon, Mrs. Homer Hopkins.
Mrs. Henry Pnrnell, Mrs Ernest
Macklin, Mrs. Orland Alexander,
Mrs. Armwell Quillen. Mrs Thomas
Chambers, Mrs. Herman KOhland.
Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Mrs. Uric Nor
ris. Mrs. Arthur Taylor Club re-
organized after our business meet
ing. We played a number Of games,
All had q very pleasant afternoon
with Mrs. Taylor.
Milford chronicle., 1935-02-01

the left.
When parks provide hills for
cOasting and tobogganing, the beau
ty of the winter landscape combines
with safety to make winter sports
inviting. Fairgrounds, municipal
golf courses and tennis courts have
been made to serve year-rOund duty
as sites for shedding or artificial
skating rinks during the months
when they are ordinarily deserted.
One of the best ways to make safe