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Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
ABORTIONS CAUSE MANY
MATERNAL DEATHS

ICOntinHed from FirsI Pdgel
statistics. the Delaware rate is no.
ticeably higher than that Of the Uni
ted States as a whole. Part Of Della
wares high rate is attributed to the
fact that the proportion Of cOlored
mothers in the State is somewhat
higher than for the United States as
a whole: it has been definitely prov
en-. said DR.. A. c. JOst, executive
secretary of the State Board OF
Health, that the rate of loss among
colOred births exceeds that among
the white.
Improvement can be brought
about" he stated, IF certain cOndi-
tions can be met; the control of Ger
tain infections. notably the venereal
diseases, should prevent a portion
of the deaths. while the education OF
prospective mothers to the neces-
sity of careful medical supervision
throughout the entire course of the
pregnancy is perhaps of the great
est Importance. Moreover, u careful
Iy supervised system Of birth con-
troll which would limit undesired
pregnancies would diminish the
number of deaths occurring from
abortions, whether induced or acei-
dental"
Much has been done during the
past several years to educate and
aid expectant mothers and infants.
with the result that Delaware has
moved up from 47th in rate of infant
mortality to 29th. with a rate of
deaths which now closely approx
mates that of the United States as
a whole. It is the hope of the State
Board of Health to bring about as
material a reduction in the deaths OF
expectant mothers as has been at
tanned amongst infants.
The Health Week Drive, from May
1 to 8, during which the American
Legion is specifically working to
better the conditions of expectant
and recently delivered mothers. is
receiving the support of school.
health. and community organizations
the State.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
Local And State NeuOs

The Ladies Auxiliary Of the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital will meet
at the Nurses Home on Wednesday,
May 13, at three O'Clock.
The annual encampment of the
Department of Delaware, Veterans of
Foreign Wars. will be held in Dover
July 10 and II instead of June 26 and
q, as originally planned.
The Milford Alumni will hold a
special meeting Monday evening,
May II, in the Milford Community
Building. Business of placing bene-
fit theatre tickets will be discussed.
See "Petticoat Fever" with Bob
Montgomery and Myrna Foy at the
Plaza. Monday and Tuesday, May 1S
and 19. Buy your ticket from a mem
ber of the high school alumni and
help a worthy cause.
Milford Neck Ladies Aid will meet
Friday evening. May 8. with Mrs.
Paris Kirby and Mrs. Howard
French as entertainment commit
tee. Refreshment committee, Mrs.
Joseph Kirby, Mrs. Clayton Kirby,
Mrs. William Passwaters, Mrs. Ira
Sharp and Mrs. William Mills. Ev-
welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
SLAUGHTER NECK

People around here are getting
ready to plant corn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Wilson enter
tanned friends from Cape May, N. j..
on Sunday.
Several of our little folks who
have been sick with measles are in
school again.
Miss Esther ArgO is confined to
the house with measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Durkin of
Staten Island. N. Y. are the guests
of Amos Higman and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Leverage.
Miss Doris Argo and Thomas Jones
spent Sunday in Washington, d. c..
and Arlington. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. George ArgO are the
proud parents of a ten pound baby
boy. and his name is George Jr
MFR. and Mrs. Riley Bennett enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Vinyard
Of Denton. Md. on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Phillips Of Re-
hoboth were Sunday guests of Vinal
Carey and family.
Miss Phyllis Bennett spent Friday
and Saturday with Kitty Clements Of
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
sTATE 6. E. UNION BROADCAsTs

On Saturday, May 2, the Delaware
c. E. Union held its annual state
Rally at the Georgetown NJ. r.
Church.
Sussex felt honOred to have the
pleasure of entertaining the State
Rally for the first time and so did
it's very best in carrying out a we'll
planned program. All three counties
helped make the rally a success by
such a splendid representation. Ev-
en- Kent, with only one newly fOrm-
ed society. was well represented for
the first time.
One of the special features Of the
rally was the State Oratorical Con-
test with each county participating.
The reward was given to the winner.
the New Castle county represents.
tive.
Another important number on the
program was the installation Of Sus-
sex's newly elected officers for the
coming year. This service was con-
Quoted by the president Of the State
c. 2. Union. Roy De Shane and Miss
Emma Huey. a past president. Some
Of the officers installed were as fol-
lows: President, J. j. Barnett: vice
president. Norman Bennett; secre-
tary, Miss Mildred Simpler; treas
urer. Mrs. Harold Clifton.
This rally. true to promise, Was
worth while, interesting. enjoyable.
and altogether successful. Those at
tending the entire program may
verify this statement.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08

Mrs. Frank NAPLES was In PhiIa-
delphia on Wednesday.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford MOhr, OF
Trenton. N. j., we're guests of MIR.
and Mrs. Edward Salevan on Sun
day.
Miss Vivian Shute who is attend
ing business school in Philadelphia
was home with her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Raymond Shute for the week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Long. of Phil
adelphia will be weekend guests Of
DR.. and Mrs. S. NJ. d. Marshall. Mrs.
Long will be remembered as the
former Miss Elsa Petersen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arlington r. Trice of
Arlington. Pa. spent the weekend
with his mother, Mrs. Annie Trice
and his brother and sister. Miss
Cora Trice and Howard TTice Of
Milford. His mother accompanied
him home.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08

Sunday, May 10th is Mothers Day.
remember her. If possible go home.
Buy your tickets for "Petticoat
Fever" from a member of the High
School Alumnia or me of their rep
resentatives and help some worthy
boy or girl go to college.
The C. E. Society of the Preshy-
terian Church will hold a bake, sat
urday, May in the same store
where they sold flowers al Easter.
There will be plenty of home made
rolls, cakes, pies and other good
les.
Team No 2 of the M. P. Church
Ladies Aid Mrs. Raymond Wilkins.
captain. will give an entertainment
on Friday evening, May IS, at eight
O'Clock in the basement of the
church. A forty minute play "He
Amt Done Right by Nell' will be
given b ythe All club members Of
Houston. This play won second
prize in the Kent county 4-H Club
Contest. There will also be nough
music, singing and recitations to
make up an evening of entertain
ment. Ice cream and cake will be
on sale. Admission 15c.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

The program for last Saturday
evening was arranged by C. E. Jes-
ter. After singing by the Grange.
Miss Ida ROosa read historical
events in May and quotations from
poets about May. The Tease Sisters,
accompanied by Mrs. Tease sang two
numbers. Lost" and Lights Out" !"
DR.. Frank HersOn spoke on THE
Value of a Man. Everyone enjoyed
having the guests entertain and
Worthy Master Kirby thanked them
for the Grange.
It is Music Week and Mrs. Austin
and Miss Barker are planning an
other evening of fun and entertain
ment. for this Saturday evening.
Come and bring your friends. Movie
actors and radio artists in person.
The officers are planning an eve
ming of games, cards, monopoly.
quoits and the new "Ring the Hook"
on Wednesday evening. May 13 at 8
o'clock. An evening of fun and ice
cream and cake, all for 25c. Don't
miss It.
Al Grange dance every Friday
night. Refreshments and dance, S5c.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
SPORT NOTES

The Harrington High School nine
defeated the Milford aggregation
last Friday by a score Of 5 to l.
Morgan. pitching for. Milford allow
ed only 2 hits, but errors caused
Milford to lose the game.
Tuesday SeafOrd defeated the To-
cal high school boys, to 1. Don
Holzmueller pitched for Milford. al
lowing z hits. Errors were again
costly to Milford.
Last Saturday Bill Lewis Of Mil
ford High won third place in the
half mile race at the University Of
Delaware annual relay carnival.
Soft ball games every Tuesday and
Thursday evenings during the month
Of May on the Helen Hopkins lot,
North Milford. Games start at six
O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
REBEKAHS INSTALL
OFFICERS FOR 1886

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been noteworthy. There, too. she has
made many friends. She is excep-
tionally well qualified to lead an or
ganization of this character. Her
many friends predict happy, pleas
ant term and wish her well.
other elective officers installed
were vice grand, Marguerite Tease;
recording secretary, Irma LeCOmpte;
assistant recording secretary, Flor
ence Potter. AppOintive officers in
stalled were: Warden, Edith Aus
tin; conductor, Helen Legar; musi-
clan, Mildred HOey; r. S. N. G.. Win
ME Harder; L. S. ~ G., Hattie Ben
son; r. S. V. G., Louise Higman; l.
S. v. G., Jenny Messick; inside guar
dian, Sarah wilkins; outside guard
ian, Nellie Wharton; Right altar
bearer, Elizabeth Bryant; left altar
bearer, Ella Stevenson. Pearl Ste
vensOn, retiring noble grand, who
was installed to the office of past
grand, closed very successful term.
The Margaret Pyle Lodge is one
of the few organizations that came
into existence during the depression.
Although one of the youngest in the
assembly, its installation ceremOn-
les have become quite a social event
down State. Usually It is one of the
last installed and guests from many
lodges in Delaware plan to attend
the affair as a closing event. A short
entertainment followed the installa-
tiOn ceremonies. Grand Master
Thomas Purnell of the Delaware /.
o. o. F., was a guest and made a
short address. Other guests we're
Deputy Grand Master Samuel Meal
lister, and Grand Patriarch COrdrey,
of the Encampment Branch of the
/. o. o. F. president Farra made a
short address during the evening.
Refreshments, consisting Of chicken
salad, rolls and coffee, prepared and
served by a committee Of the Mar
garet Pyle Lodge added a pleasant
part to the success Of the evening.
Presentations of gifts to the pres
ident, staff and officers of the lodge
by the ways and means committee
was an enjoyable affair.
Visitors were present from Will
Smyrna, Dover, Harring-
ton, FELTON,, Newark, Georgetown,
and RehOboth.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08

Mrs. John E. Mayhem and Kathryn
Mayhew are spending the week in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Frederick Deck, of Lans-
downe, Pa, was the guest of Mrs.
John Burris on Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvert Stephens and
two children of Philadelphia. were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George n.
Draper, Jr., on Sunday.
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Miss Ann Hall Wilson, who has
been in town for the past six weeks
with her mother, Mrs. Sadie NJ. Will
son. returned to Philadelphia on
Thursday.
DR.. NJ. DaIema Draper and Mrs.
John G. Sharp, who have been in
Miami. Florida. for the past two
weeks attending the Council meet
ing of the General Federation of
WOmen's Clubs, returned home on
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
AMATEUR NIGHT. MAY s

Amateur night tonight in the Com
munity Building. No charge for ad-
mission. A good program has been
planned. Prizes will be determined
by the audience. so come out and
help your favOrite amateur. The
winners will broadcast over WDEL
at a later date. The Christian En7
deavor Society of the Presbyterian
Church, who is conducting this anna
teur contest. wish to thank every
one who helped make this contest
possible by their cooperation. They
are especially thankful to the Huber
Baking Company of Wilmington
who is sponsoring the broadcast.
The girls of the Christian Endeav-'
or Society will sell home made
candy before the contest begins.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from 1906 Files of the
Milford Chronicle

DR.. William Hallett is visiting his
parents.
George S. Grier. Jr., was taken III
with a brain tumor the first of this
week and as we go to press he is
unconscious.
The Kent County Democratic
Committee mas prepared its entire
list of registrars and assistant reg
istrars to be submitted to Governor
Lea, which no doubt will be handed
to the Governor in a short time.
Farmers about Georgetown think
the berry crop is about cut in half.
but have high hopes for a successful
peach harvest.
The members of the National
Guard of Delaware have received
from the War Department full dress
uniforms. The trimmings are in light
blue and the men make a very nice
appearance. The new uniforms will
be used for the first time on Deco
ration Day. It is fifteen years since
Uncle Sam sent full dress uniforms
to the Delaware guardsmen. In addi-
tiOn to the uniforms the company
received 5000 rounds of ammunition
in three grades.
Thomas D. Pierce has added to the
machinery of his steam laundry a
cuff and collar starchcr. which en-
Gbles him {: do about 2s much ssa-n
work each week as formerly. This
addition makes the laundry com
plete and modern establishment.
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The faculty of the Milford High
School entertained the Senior class
at the Central Hotel. Friday even
ing. May 4. The rooms were taste
fully decorated with flowers. class
emblems and flags After a social
hour in the parlor they repaired to
the dining room where the follow
ing menu was served: Oysters, tuf-
key, ham, chicken salad, Saratoga
chips, tomatoes, lettuce, Delaware
biscuit, Strawberries, cream. coffee.
It was a delightful affair and thor
Oughly enjoyed hy all.
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Next Sunday there will be a pub
lie baptism in the Lake at Milford,
at which time FIVE colored people
will be immersed. The rites will be
performed by Rev. Marshall of Do
yer. A large arowd is expected as
this will be the first public mass
baptism in several years.
The Pleasanton Drug Store, cor
ner of Front and Walnut streets, has
been purchased by Mr.. Thaw. who
has an announcement i'm another
of this paper.
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Mrs. Asbury Smith is visiting her
sister in Baltimore.
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While butchering a COW last Fri
lay, Walter H. Davis, the South Mil
ord butcher, received a wound from
/ knife that severed two arteries and
,ut a six inch cash to the bone from
lis left wrist nearly half way up bis
orearm. He was treated for his in
ury by DR.. Paris 7. Carlisle.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
Milford School Notes

JuniOr-SeniOr High School Assembly,
The Junior-Senior High School
held their regular assembly on We'd
nesday morning at a. m. The min
ute talk was given by Phyllis M.
Bennett, on Charity" The Milford
High School Orchestra played the
numbers that they played at the
Harrington Festival on April %.
The program was presented by Sec
tiOn 81 under the direction Of Mr..
McGinnes. The program was very
well given and had much variety and
interest in it and was much enjoyed
by everyone.
The program was as follows:
Hymn, Come, Thou Almighty
King"
Bible reading. read by Frances
Wagemaker.
Lords Prayer.
Minute Talk, Phyllis NJ. Bennett.
Patriotic song, America, the
Beautiful"
Flag salute. led by William Lewis.
Orchestra, Intermezzo. Bizet.
Assembly program donated by
Section 81. Mr.. McGinnes.
(a)-Current Events, Virdia
Lynch:
(b)-May Quotations. Ruth Ann
Denney. Hazel Short, Ella Harding,
Vermadel Downes, Doris Webb,
Grace Headley.
(c)-Talk on Edward Jenner,
Frances Herring.
Cd)-Buying shoes, Dorothy Ste
vens.
(e)-Talk on Florence Nightin-
gale, Pauline Kenton.
(D-One Act Comedy. Benton
Windsor and Stephen Roberts.
(g)-Musical Number, Babe Plum
mer and Bill Herring.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
STAGGERED OPEN SEA-
SON FOR WILD FOWL

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delphia. The association went on
record as favOring the same type Of
staggered wildfowl open season,
with three days a week open for
duck shooting during a period of
ten weeks, as conducted last year.
Batting and feeding regulations.
the association recommended. should
be the same as in 1885, with the use
of live decOys being regulated by the
Federal Bureau of Biological Survey.
The association also recommend
ed the limiting of autOmatics and
pump guns to three shells at
time, as in effect last year, and
starting the snipe season before the
duck season opens.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
KENT SUSSEX FAIR
TO EXPAND THIS YEAR
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ence S. Morris. the lowest bidder,
for the erection of a large coral
stuccO building along the midway
directly back of the graudstand. It
will be of the exposition type and
will replace eight of the present
wooden concessions and the old
dining room or restaurant.
According to Secretary Ernest
RaughIey every foot Of exhibition
space has been sold. c. E. c'Pat'O
Keyes heads a committee with A..
c. CTeadick and J. A. Masten to
consider adding to the exhibition
space
Parking Space Enlarged
The parking field will be enlarged
somewhat by utilizing more of the
farm owned by the Fair Association
and which is now separated from
the present parking field by a fence
All indications point to enc of
the biggest years in the history of
the fair. The association is entire
ly out of debt.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
SCHOOL BOARD
REORGANTZES;
NAMES ESFACLJLTY
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Fifth grade-Mrs. Florence B.
Travers, Mrs. Ruth p. Blades and
Miss May Watson.
Sixth grade-Mrs. COrnelia c. Der
ricksOn. Mrs. Helen A. Rogers and
Miss Marguerite Edgar.
Music-Miss Florence F. Horn.
Art-Miss Lydia A. Bancroft.
Junior-SeniOr High SchoOl-W. w.
McGinnes, Ruth w. Nemesh, Hattie
N. WaterhOuse, Nora N. Russell, J.
T. McGee. H. NJ. Evans. NJ. L. Kind
er, Reba Eisenbrey, H. NJ. Pentz,
Gladys Sims, H. L. Elliott, William
E. Miller, T. r. Snowberger. Mary R.
Moss, J. P. Tawes, NJ. L. Hastings,
Mary c. Vinyard, art (paTt time); E.
c. Barker, librarian; L. c. FaTTOw,
school nurse; Lena S. Short and Eu-
nice S. Knoll. elementary Office;
George I. Jester, Jr., high school Of
flee: high school English, Charles
NJ. Pace, Jr.. succeeding Thomas F.
Marshall, resigned. The board has
received designations from the fol-
lowing teachers: Mrs. Elinor B.
Rosa, Miss Marybelle Kimmel. Mrs.
Susan X. Harrington and Miss Helen
Tatman.
Colored SchoOl-T. R. Parker,
principal; NJ. L. Fairfax; Mary 7.
Archer, Marian D. Polk, Edith c.
Scott, Emma G. WOOdsOn. A teacher
in the first grade was not named at
this meeting.
Janitors-JOhn c. Ryan, Leroy
wilkins. Wilbur c. Wright, r. l.
johnson.
Matron. high SCHOLARS. Sadie
c. Wright.
Colored school janitOr-R. H.
CrODper.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
ART WEEK BEING
OBSERVED HERE
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West side of Walnut street-War-
rem and Gibson, Pierce Hardware,
Pettyjohn's Pharmacy, Thomas Da-
Wis, Evans Jewelry Store, Barros &
SimOns, The Coffman Fisher Com
pany, Brereton's Drugs, Stokes Jew
elry Store, Saunders Jewelry Store,
Miss Stidham's, Scott's.
Window shopping night was OBJ
served last night. A successful visit
ing day was observed in the elemen-
tary school to view the work Of
grades 1-6 on Tuesday.
Visit other towns and compare
them with Milford and read the
Chronicle next week for a complete
standing Of the towns. regarding art
displays, both in schools and IN bus
mess sections.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
WORK SHEETS SENT TO
5000 SUSSEX FARMERS
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Chester Short. Milford.
SecOnd-C. E. OchletTee, Green
wood.
Third-Daniel Galloway, Bridge
vile; Robert o. Boyce, SeafOrd.
Fourth-Harley G. Hastings. Beth
ell; Horace G. Sirman. Bethel.
F'ifth-Fred NJ. Wright. Delmar.
Sixth-R. w. Lingo, MillsbOTO; c.
L. Hudson. Laurel.
SEVENTH. NJ. Gum, Jr., Frank
ford; A. L. Lynch. Selbyville.
Eighth-ROland Marsh, Lewes {;
Walter c. Phillips. HOllyville.
Ninth-Alden Short, Georgetown;
c. A. Pepper, Georgetown.
Tenth-Raymond Lank, Milton;
Walter Lank, Milton.
These men will be at their homes
on May 9-15-16-22-23 for the puT-
pose of helping the farmers fill their
work sheets. It is necessary that
those farmers who want assistance
see the committeeman in his own
district.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
47,6OO PLEASURE CARS
REGISTERED THIS YEAR

Copies Of the "Official Automobile
License List for 1886 for the State
OF Delaware" are being distributed
to city and state police, officials of
the motor vehicle department, and
magistrates of the state.
There are $4,000 pleasure cars and
1910 trucks listed in the book. Ad-
ditional supplementary lists will be
issued from time to time. The list
is by license numbers and gives the
name and address Of the owner and
the make and model Of the car or
truck.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
HOSPITAL NOTES

During the past week the Milford
Emergency Hospital has had a gem
erOus donation of canned fruit, veg
etables. groceries. housekeeping
supplies and money from the Avon
Club of FELTON,.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Fran
els Webb of Harrington on May 2.
a daughter, Dorothy Mae.
The daily census for the past week
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
MAYOR ISSUES ORDER
FOR CLEANUP WEEK
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paign of persistent and constructive
effort in cleaning up and keeping it
up.
While it is hoped that there will
be extra effort during this week
also hope that the effort will be
continued during the entir2 50 weeks
Of the coming year.
In this worthy movement o.
cleaning. painting. planting, repair
ing, I urge each citizen 20 do his or
her part 10 make our community
clean. healthy. thrifty. safe and truly
THE Garden City of Twin Counties. -
HARRY 7. PETTYJOHN
Mayor of Milford
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
APRIL GASOLINE TAX GAINS

An increase of $4,000 in gasoline
receipts for April over March was
reported Monday at the office of the
State Department. April receipts
were $13S,O2O.43. Fines for motor
law violations during April amount
ed to S5.799, an increase over March
of $2,569.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
TAXES MUST FOLLOW SPENDING

The most popular thing. it seems,
is a big Government appropriation
and the most unpopular thing is g
Big Government Tax. But the two
are as definitely connected as ham
and eggs.-Sioux Falls, S. Dak., Ar
gus-Leader.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08
Weddings
HOLSTON ADKINS

HOLSTON ADKINS
On Monday evening, May 4, 1886,
at Denton. Md, Miss Virginia Ad-
kins, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Adkins, became the bride of Town
sen Holston. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman HOlstOn. The young couple
will live in Milford where Mr.. HOl-
stOn is employed by the Masten
Trucking COMPANY.
Milford chronicle., 1936-05-08

Tuesday. May II:
Business Men VS.. Odd Fellows.
CooleratOrs VS.. Mechanics.
Thursday, May IA:
Business Men VS.. Mechanics.
CooleratOrs VS.. Odd Fellows: