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Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19
MOTORISTS ARE
INVITED TO USE
COUNTRY ROADS
[Confi1ned from First Psgel

lOO"fi"Hea from FfTSf rage
blooming everywhere, shady, grass
banked brooks and ponds offer pic
mic grounds in interesting spots
where few motorists have travelled
before and all are reached over
smooth, well tended roads that
heretofore were Oftimes impossible
and many times rutted and uncOm-
Portable to travel
On looking over the work that has
been done since last July when the
/ Department took over the work of
the various Levy Court road sys-
tens, w. w. Mack, Chief Engineer,
finds that his resident engineers in
the three counties have done spIen-
did work with their forces and that
they can now view their roads with
cOmplacency and invite motorists to
ride with almost as much ease and
safety as they can on the main
trunk lines. The work has been
done economically because in most
cases local material has been used
and the present force of men have
taken care of the maintenance.
In New Castle county where the
county roads were handed to the
Department in very good condition
no bridges have been replaced al /
though eight have been repaired. |
approximately $50 feet Of pipe have
been installed but 200 miles of 4
road have been repaired. At pres
ent this county has 3O6 miles Of sec
ondary roads including suburban
streets and 483 miles of dirt road.
In contrast. Kent county roads were
not in such excellent shape and here
80 bridges have been replaced and
55 bridges repaired. Six hundred
miles of road have been repaired and
1902 feet of pipe laid but here there
are 1872 miles of secondary roads
and 64S miles of dirt road. Sussex
county with a much larger area and
more county roads presented an
even greater problem for here there
ire SO miles Of secondary roads and
1913 miles of dirt road. In this
county 80 bridges have been replae-
ID and 26 repaired while 6914 feet /
# piping has been laid.
Last winter was a severe test Of
he Highway Department in keeping
hese county roads which had been '
landed to their care, open and in
Iassable shape but notwithstanding
he unusual severity Of the winter T.
tOrms, the three resident engineers
andled the job in fine shape and
Oday the roads are openly agreed to
e in the best shape they have ever
efore been ready for trafiie. ''
Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19

Miss Sara Ingram Of Dover was a
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. C. Ingram on Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Green OF Wilmington were
also guests Of the Ingrams.
Miss Patricia Lee Hayes of Dover
was a weekend guest Of her grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Ander-
son.
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Wright and
son Howard. OF Clayton, were week
end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Wright.
Thomas Cahall Anderson passed
away on Sunday afternoon, June IA.
1886. Funeral services were held at
his late home THE Wayslde," Tues
day at / p. m, with interment at
Chapel. Services were
by Rev. H. b. Kelso OF
Frederick. The deceased is survived
bv two brothers. Herman Anderson
Of Cheswold. and W. @. Anderson OF
and one sister, Mrs. sallie
Lynch.
Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19
MAGNOLIA

On Thursday evening, June IS, the
Epworth League held their regular
monthly meeting for June at the
home of Miss Elizabeth Roe.
The Children's Day services were
held on Sunday morning. The
church was beautifully decorated
and much credit was due the teach
ers and those who had charge for
the manner in which the children
rendered the program, especial
credit being due the Junior Choir for
their lovely selections.
A number from here attended the
services for the p. 0. S. of A at Bar
rats Chapel on Sunday afternoon.
A group of the Volunteer Fire Co.
and their wives attended the me-
mortal services at the Baptist Church
on Sunday evening.
On next Sunday evening a service
will be held in observance of
Fathers Day.
Mrs. Mary Lewes went to Milford
Emergency Hospital on Friday af-
ternoon where she underwent an
operation on Saturday morning. DR..
Chapman Of Harrington performed
the operation. Her many friends
wish her a speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Blocksom of
PedricktOwn, N. j., Mrs Fannie Jo-
seph Of Dover, Mr.. J. f. Lofand and
Miss Records OF Wilmington were
dinner guests of Mrs. Carrie L. Con-
nor ON Monday: the occasion being
the seventh wedding anniversary of
the BlocksOms.
The Saguache Council Of pocohon-
tas wish to announce a benefit play
to be given In the school auditorium
on Tuesday evening, June 23rd, en-
titled ''The Chintz Cottage" and pre-
sented by the ladies OF Wesley
Church of Dover.
Miss Elizabeth Cady OF Wilmington
was weekend guest OF MIR. and
Mrs. Edward Hodgson.
Mr.. John Boone Of Trenton, N. j., 4
was weekend guest OF Mrs. Elk {
abeth Boone.
Magnolia was well represented at
the class night and commencement a
exercises OF the Caesar Rodney /
Seniors since eight of them were b
from here. Il
Mr.. and Mrs George Johnson Of r
Frederick were guests on Sunday of .
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. john F
ION. n
Mrs. Elizabeth Boone attended the o
uneral Of her cousin, Mr.. Harry El- N
lott Of seaford on Thursday. L
Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19

wash the hands thoroughly with
soap and water; wear suitable
clothing in going through tiek-in-
tested areas; on hikes or camping
trips, or If your work keeps you in
heavily tick-infested sections. care
fully inspect your clothing and your
person for ticks at least twice a day.
especially on retiring, and take an
other look in the morning; cut out
and burn underground and weeds,
and cut grass very short near bath
ing pools, shores, and along paths.
Ticks are most numerous in the
early summer. Usually they practi-
eally disappear by the first of Au-
gust, making the late summer safer
for camping trips and hikes.
Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19
OVERLOOK

We were blessed by a nice rain
on Thursday and Friday nights OF
last week. II has done wonders to
. the growing crops and the plants
that had been set out the- first Of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Chapel of
COOIspring spent Sunday with the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Hastings.
Mrs. EHe Draper of Delmar who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Matilda Hill during her sickness, re-
/ turned home on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sutter of Whining
ton spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Washington Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sharpe of
near Georgetown and Miss Smith
spent Sunday with the formers sis
ter, Mrs. George Sharpe.
Church Notes
Sunday school next Sunday NOR
ming at $3.50 a. m, followed by class
meeting at eleven. Children's Day
services at 1880 p. m. Everybody
welcome to these services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Campbell of
Lewes and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Campbell and Mrs. Harold German
mOtOred to Wilmington on Sunday
to celebrate the birthday of the for
mer's daughter, Mrs. Fred Steven
son of Media, at the home of her /
brother, Mrs. Howard Campbell.
Mrs. May Roach and daughter
Sallie of Seaford and Mrs. Isaacs
and Mrs. Bessie Hudson of George
town called on Mrs. Lizzie Roach on
Sunday, June z.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Fearn spent
Sunday with the formers uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. Zack Fearn in Slaughter
Neck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Reed Of
Neck spent Sunday even
ing with the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ira Wells.
Henry Hill who is employed in a
store in Laurel has been home re-
from a fall from a lad
Ter.
Mrs. Lizzie Roach had as her
guests over the weekend her daugh-
er, Mrs. Norman Taylor and fam
ly from Cape Charles.
Miss Dorothy remained over for
he week with her grandmother.
The Fisher home has Oeen given
. coat of white paint, adding much
o the beauty of the home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Wells and Mrs.
7earn made a tour through Broad
i'll and Slaughter Necks on Friday l
calling on their daughter, Z
FRS. Frank Reed.
Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19
PRODUCE MARKET NOTES

Price setbacks were the rule in th'
produce market the second week o.
June, as might be expected after the
sharp advances of the week before
Declines were owing partly to heavy
shipments and somewhat better crOp
prospects since the light rains OF
early June in some producing sec
tiOns.
Cool dry weather has retarded
truck crops in the East, but cOndi-
tions have been somewhat better so
far this month. Short crops Of peas
and Strawberries are reported in
New Jersey. Maryland. and Delaware.
and Of most truck crops in the
Southeast Growing conditions are
fairly good in most parts of the Cen
trail South, the Middle West, and the
West
Shipments of fruits and vegetables
increased fully 1000 cars the first
week of June, but were still more
than 1000 less than for the same
week a year ago. Weeks gains were
mainly in new potatoes, onions, mel
Ons, and peaches. Sharpest decreases
were in old potatoes. apples, and
Strawberries, all of these approach
ing the end of ther active carlOt sea-
son, although local truck shipments
of strawberries continue active.
Potatoes, western lettuce, and can
taloups were down about SOC from
early June tops. Onions dropped 15c
in northern Texas producing sec
tions, but were fairly steady in
northern markets. Cabbage prices |
showed some losses of 25c. Melons,
peaches, tomatoes, and beans sold be- I
low prices of the week before.
Potato Markets Hesitate
After recent tops, above 81 per
100 pounds for old stock in Maine
producing sections and around SIS
for new potatoes in northern mar
kets, prices showed some hesitation
after the rapid rise of early June
Most quotations ran fully SOC per
100 pounds below recent high levels.
Maine Green Mountains were SELL
ing at $3.35 in producing sections,
compared with tops of $4.15. They
tended downward in city markets,
ranging $3.75 to S4.25. Chicago mar
ket twas about steady on old north
ern stock but little lower on Idaho
baking potatoes. New stock dropped
fully 81 a barrel in North Carolina
sections. Alabama and
Louisiana red stock sold at 1915 to
S4.25 per 100 pounds, compared with s
S4.75 to IS in early June. [
Some dealers seem to expect rather I
high prices to continue because of s
the light yields reported from south s
eastern potato sections. Production I
prospects are little better this I
month because of light rains which J
lrrived early enough to help the crop S
n some districts. Most of the old b
DotatO crop seems to be cleared up o
,ut shipments will continue in a r
mall way through the month. n
Demand for potatoes was active k
hiring the rapid advance, but has s,
een slowing down considerably dur
ng recent weak and unsettled con-
itions. Recent potato prices are c,
ighest since June 1927, when south ri
rn red stock was selling at 81 to ei
7.50 per 100 pounds by the larlot 81
! Chicago. r
Heavy Onion Movement p
Onions from northern Texas are
Iirly steady i'm central markets at ia
)c to $1.25 per so pounds, but trend ra
downward in north Texas prOduc- sa
g sections where most stock sells 10
'ound soc. Shipments increased 10
Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19
FREDERICK

J Children's Day exercises were held
in Trinity M. +. Church last Sunday
morning and were exceptionally
fine. The songs, drills and recita-
tions by the young folks were all
good, and reflected great credit for
the patient and careful training by
Mrs. H. B. KelsO. Mrs. Ira Garbutt,
Miss May KelsO and Miss Helena
Case. The decorations of baskets of
madonna lilies, roses and larkspur
were all lovely. A large number of
pupils participated owing to the in
ereasing attendance of recent weeks.
Many residents are using dow
flake on the streets and find it salts
factory for laying the dust.
Mrs. A. NJ. Melvin, Mrs. s. E. BOs-
/ tic and daughter Alice Louise were
I Wilmington visitors on Tuesday.
Mrs. A. ID. Lank. Miss Priscilla
Robbins: Mrs. Raymond Wilson, Mrs.
Marie Butler and Mrs. Annie B.
Harrington spent Tuesday in Will
mingtOn.
Mrs. Sallie Hudson and Oscar P. |
Harrington attended the graduation
exercises at Newark last week where |
Mrs. Hudson's granddaughter. Betty |
Hudson, graduated.
Merle Apgar of Elmira, Pa, was
the weekend guest of o. p. Harring-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs Francis Butler of
Angola, Indiana, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Wilson.
Miss Reta Mcguire of Camden
spent the weekend with Miss DOrO-
thy Harrington.
Harold Harrington and Mr.. and
Mrs. Vaughn Collins spent Sunday
in Philadelphia.
Charles Gross who is in the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital is some
what improved. ,
Mrs. Charles Thomas condition
about the same as last
week.
Leland Spayd, a former pupil of
he Frederica school was seriously
burned last week by an explosion of Il
gasoline on his fathers fishing boat.
He was rushed to the Kent General /
Hospital. He is doing as well as @
an be expected at this time.
Harry Patterson celebrated his a
18th birthday last week and was
'leased at the shower OF cards he +,
eceiVed. y
Mrs. Laura Carrow is the guest OF =
er niece, Mrs. Laura Hallett, at her Z,
Ottage at Slaughter Beach. -
Miss Emma Wagner who has been
isiting her sister, Mrs. J. r. Rogers el
as returned home to Newark. N. j., d
ccOmpanied by Mrs. Rogers. 81
Mrs. Minnie Camper and daughter. eV
iiss Emma Camper are away on a
otOr trip after which Mrs. Camper W
i'll occupy her cottage at Beach F.
aven, n j. IT,
Alton Palmer who was seriously at
lrned ON his arm and side from an
.plOsiOn Of gasoline has almost re- so
vered from the effects. ca
lrratt's Chapel Church News MI
Day will be observed MI
Inday. June 21st at 2 D. m. The an
bile Is cordially invited to attend an
". Robert E. Green is the pastor ar,
this historic church Co
Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19
SS5,'t.&5.(lsIsss5! s.. 5.(lIss!
about:

HOLLYWOOD, CALF
II If l were a Republican
orator, I'd say the Democrats
wouldn't need a keynoter at
their convention when a hog
caller would be more suitable.
If, on the other hand, / were a
Democratic silver-tongue, I'd say
the Republicans needed no CAM
paign committee, whereas a SET Of
pallbearers would be highly appro-
pirate.
As a Republican spellbinder. I'd
proclaim we were giving Puerto
Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19

very sharply in early June, reaching
I three times the volume of the pre-.
viOus week and double the volume
moving in early June last season.
Cabbage prices showed some losses
Of 25c per crate. Chicago quoted
Mississippi stock at SO and other
markets ranged So to SO. Florida
celery is irregular and some mar
kets show declines of about 25c.
General jObbing range is S2.25 to
I $3.25. Western carrots are about
steady at $3.50 to SO a crate. South
ern beans are lower, mostly SIPS to
| $3.50 a bushel. Peas are fairly
steady at 75c to $1.25 per bushel.
Eastern lettuce has shown a wide
range of quality and condition, most
receipts running poor to ordinary
Prices have been rather firm at soc
to 81 per crate of 2 dozen in eastern
markets. Prices of western lettuce
have sagged somewhat from recent
tops and not many markets quoted
above $3.50 per large crate.
Tomato prices have been moving
rapidly downward under heavy sup
plies from Florida, Texas and Mis-
sissippi. Prices for hot-hOuse to
matOes also declined, these selling
at $l.25 to $3.50 per 15-pound basket
of best stock in New York market.
Melons Sell Lower
Prices of southern melons were
down to about SOC each in northern
wholesale markets, a decline of
about half from seasons opening (
price. They bring about 5000 per |
carlOt of medium size melons in |
Florida producing sections. Florida /
melon acreage is estimated 25 per
cent less than last season. Quality
is generally good. Florida ship
ments are expected to continue light.
Shipments from north Georgia will
start near the middle of the month
and may become active before the
end of June. Favorable melon Dros-
poets are reported in east Texas.
About 500 to 900 cars are exDected
from 1000 acres Of watermelons in
Louisiana.
Peach Prices Decline
Many declines of 25c per half
)ushel were reported on southern
peaches selling in northern markets
Georgia early Rose brought mostly /
Il to $3.50 per half-bushel, and were {
telling at SOC to 81 in producing J
Other varieties sold in
lorthern markets Use to 81. Z
Prices of Strawberries have been .
howing a very wide range. owing !
o quality and condition. Most stock
las been small and many shipping Z
ections report great need of rain :
southern berries are nearly done. h
.astern markets are literally sup- =
lied from New Jersey and New =
'ork, but must fruit runs to small =
ICES. Extremes of &c to 33c. quart ,
asis. are quOted.in New York. BuIk :,
sales run from 1Oc to 1Sc. Eastern =
ispberries were opening the season =
ear l5c pint basis in the city mar
cts. Eastern early sour cherries
Did around 10c a quart
Dull Apple Market
The market for eastern appIes
'ntinued slow and dull. and sun- in
les are comparatively light East m
n Baldwins sold mostly at 81 To fiji
20 a bushel in eastern markets til
Omes around $1.3O, and Virginia gC
ppins mostly $1.25 to SI.35. tn
boxed apples met NJ
II demand >at mostly firm prices NJ
nging SLIGO to 50 box on VIM CT
p and NewtOns, but some SOLD at M
as 81, and a few not far he WI
" So. M
Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19

RICO IOur years in
which gradually to
cut loose from us,
because, should the
Democratic outfit
win In November,
by the end Of th0se
four years the
Puerto Ricans win
be used to having
some independence
and wen be used
to having none at
all. AS a Demo
cratic chamnion
Milford chronicle., 1936-06-19
HOME EDUCATION
"The Child,s First School is the
FamiLy"-FRoEBEL

Issued by the National Kinder
garten Association, West 10th
Street, New York City. These ar
ticles are appearing weekly in our
columns
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-06-04
PatrOnize Firemen's Festival

AS has been announced in this paper the Community Civic club
sponsoring remens festival be here June H. 1t
should be understood that simply McConnelsve affair
all the people of the county the opportunity OF aiding the
and the better the equip
efficient fighting fires from drown
ings wonder why is that the remen must have new
when have fires; apparently make 50 little
remember that much of the equipment IS OF
rubber rubber and that rubber
rapdvif when not used, does when
used An article of equipment the hremen considering is col
that be put the hre
truck quickly place of drowning Heretofore
when calls have been assistance the remen they nave
reaching the disaster boat sght
such time locating boat mean death to
drowning With boat such suggested remen can
danger minutes with all their equip
1nen which should include boat.
The festival be held June II everyone the opportunity
Money merchandise farm products etc.
will be acceptable and will assist in most worthy cause Det word
to members of the Civic club what can contribute
might forget permit again to state that the mem
local fire department without compensation and at
night and in all of the and all
ready risk their health and
life protecting property We know OF no more useful or more
Let's show appreciation
making the frenens festival the should be-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-06-04

at 1880.
Mrs. Vernie Maxwell and Mrs.
Eura Barrett are each in poor
health.
Jas. Earich and two brothers and
Leanord Earich and his force OF
men of the Cheneyville vicinity,
have been shearing sheep in this
neighborhood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Clawson OF
Indianapolis, Ind, visited from Fri
day until Sunday with their sister,
Mrs. Mertie Porter, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Wheeler
and Mrs. Jos. Alexander of Lytles-
burg were callers Sunday at the
Perley Patterson home. Mrs. Wheel
er (Iva Alexander) formerly lived
on the farm now occupied by the
Pattersons.
Word received recently from How
ard Cramblitt is that he has en-
ployment with the Columbia Mills,
and he and his family expect to stay
in Saginaw, Michigan.
Clyde Nixon Of the O. s. u.
Columbus, visited recently with
home folks here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-06-04
Poplar Ridge

Mrs. John Porter entertained for
the week end and for Memorial SER
vices at Deerfield, Sunday afternoon,
her brother-in-law and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Homer Clawson,. of In
dianapOliS.
Harry Bucey and daughter Irene,
near McConnelsville, were recent
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Crooks.
Robert Newsom and family, near
Pennsville, Herman Matheney and
family of the New Lexington state
road, and Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Law
renee of Malta, were guests at the
Paul Massey home, Sunday evening.
The men of the party are fellow
workers on the county road force.
Ice cream and cake were served.
John Anderson and family are
leaving their Poplar ridge home, for
an apartment on Main street, Nal
ia.
Chas. Hill who is employed on a
federal project at Dover, as form
builder, has been repairing fences
on his farm here. Mrs. Hill and
their daughter, Bernadine, accom-
panied him back, Sunday, and ex-
pect to spend the summer at Dover.
Mrs. Harold Garvin and daughter
Barbara of Malta recently visited
the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Anderson. They now have
Joined Mr. Garvin at his work near
Akron.
Frank Revenaugh has returned
home from a trip to Detroit.
Mrs. Charles Copeland, who has
had a long siege of illness since an
operation for appendicitis, had the
following friends call Sunday: Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Nixon Of the river
road, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Barkhurst
and Miss Florence Barrell of NAL
ta, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Havener and
son George of McConnelsville, and
Miss Winifred Havener Of Zanes-
Vile
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-06-04
Honors For Miss Mildred Sperry

Mr.. and Mrs. George M. Birch
who have been spending month at
the home of the formers mother
Mrs. Rosa Fouts, here, expect to
leave Friday for Chicago. They plan
to attend the graduation OF Mrs.
Birch's sister, Miss Mildred Sperry,
at Mundelein college, in Chicago,
which takes place next Monday,
June s. Miss Sperry has been ac-
corded a great honor in having an
orchestra number of her own compo-
sition selected for the seniors pro-
cessional march. She also composed
and orchestrated a symphony which
was featured at the baccalaureate
service last Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-06-04
East Windsor

Bernard Hanson and wife and
daughter Clara Young and three
children spent Friday in Marietta
with Flava Ash and family, and
James Mcpherson and family. The
former staid until Sunday evening,
and their son Forest of Marietta
came home and staid until Sunday
evening.
Lonnis and Eustis Phillips Of
Cleveland spent Saturday and Sun
day with their parents, Earl Phil
lips and wife. Other callers Satur-
day afternoon were C. H. Phillips,
wife and daughter Wava, Inez
Montgomery, Mr.. Sealock and Pat
Davis, near Steubenville, and Sun
day callers were Ethel Sells and
son Duane, G. H. Phillips, wife and
daughter Wava, Sarah Crawford
and son Vernon and his daughter
Vera and Estle Metcalf.
Philip Ash returned home, after
spending a week at Pennsylvania.
Frank Montgomery, son Charles
and wife of Cincinnati spent Thurs
day with C. H. Phillips and wife,
and Earl Phillips and family and
attended the commencement of the
formers daughter, IneZ, who had
never been tardy or absent in four
years.
Ralph Wells and wife expect to
move soon to the Ose Hooper farm.
c. II. Phillips and wife enter
tanned for supper Thursday evening,
Mr. Sealock and wife and nephew,
Peter Davis, and his cousin, Pat
Davis, near Steubenville, Frank
Montgomery and son Charles and
wife of Cincinnati, and Inez Mont
gomery.
Lucine and Rheta D0ak, who are
in training at hospital, are spend
ing their vacations with their par
ents. One underwent an appendi-
citis operation, and the other had
her tonsils removed.
Ralph Sells and Mr.. Martin spent
Sunday and Monday in West Vir-
ginia.