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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
CARD PARTY FEB. IL
Twenty Gifts win Be Awarded To
High Scorers

Probably the most elaborate BEN
eft card party ever staged in Mil
ford is being planned for Tuesday
evening, February II, in the Milford
Community Building. 1t is sponsor
ed by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Milford Emergency Hospital and the
proceeds, Of course, will go to the
hospital.
Everybody will want to attend
first Of all because it Is a mighty
wpFthy community prOiect-and sec
because it's to be a party for
Rpe 70 enjoy.
contract, auction, 500 and pitch
games viii be arranged for. Groups
may ake up tables in advance II
preferred, or Join with others at the
party.
The committees on prizes, COM
posed of Mrs. S. p. Toadvine, chair
man, Mrs. Elmer Williams, Miss
Alice Brown, William C. Smith and
Mrs. Ray Warren, has obtained over
twenty gifts 70 be awarded to high
scorers as customary and also as
follows:
/. A prize to the couple coming /
the longest distance to the party.
2. A prize to the lady coming the |
longest distance.
3, A prize to the man coming the
longest distance.
4. A special door prize.
These prizes are displayed this
week in the window of BarrOs and
Simon on Walnut street. Their ex-
'eptiOnal quality and variety prove
he elabOratencss Of the prepara-
ions which are being made for this
Darty. Unquestionably. it is to be
he biggest affair of its kind ever
arranged for in lower Delaware.
The hour Is D. m. and the ad-
Mission is so cents.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
,843 ACCIDENTS
ON HIGHWAYS
DURING YEAR
90 DIVORCE CASES
LISTED IN SUSSEX

The regular February term
of Superior Court and Court Of
General Sessions will convene
next Monday with Chief Jus
tice Daniel ]. Layton and As
sociate Judge Charles S. Rich
ards on the bench.
The following divorce cases
are on the calendar for Su-
perior Court:
Grace Elizabeth Kelly VS..
Thomas Edward Kelly; Fran
ces F. McGinnes VS.. John E.
McGinnes; Wade A. Ellis VS..
Jerdie Ellis; Beatrice Anderson
Dukes VS.. Furman Dukes;
Thomas Bayard Hudson VS..
Elizabeth J. Hudson; Norman
d. King VS.. Rhoda King; Julia
Fitzgerald Ratledge VS.. Ernest
Stewart Ratledge; Charles NJ.
Smith VS.. Alma H. Smith; Will
liam L. Boldly, Jr. VS.. Myra B.
Boldly; Harlan w. Knowles VS..
Lillian F. Knowles; Ruth M.
Sheehan VS.. Harry E. Sheehan;
Ruth E. Fisher VS.. Charles B.
Fisher; Wilbur N. Swiggett VS..
Helen B. Swiggett, Beulah Ben
son Hudson VS.. Allen d. Hud-
son; Ethel V. Pride VS.. Samuel
E. Pride; Anna Studley Blades
VS.. William A. Blades; Martha
V. Banks vs.. Virgil Edward
Banks; Martha Virginia Hitch
ems VS.. Alton d. Kitchens; Jo-
seph B. Millman VS.. Sallie C.
Millman, Hazel L. Draper VS..
George D. Draper.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
CRANBERRIES CAN BE
GROWN AT PROFIT HERE
Southern Delaware Especially Adap-
ted Because OF Marsh Lands

From a survey Of the lOwlands OF
Southern Delaware, it has been as
certained that sufficient quantities
of cranberries can be grown to sup
ply the eastern markets. II is con-
tended that they will have to be
planted on an extensive scale, and
II will be three or four years before
the crop will become profitable.
There are thousands of acres of
boggy or marsh land in the north
ern and extreme southern section Of
Sussex county which could be con-
verted into cranberry growing areas.
capable of producing hundreds of
bushels each year and result III pro-
fits to the farmers Of many thous-
ands Of dollars.
From early in the fall throughout
the winter months the growers
would haye'a source of revenue, and
It would be a fitting substitute for
the crops of holly for six weeks in
the fall and the sweet potato crop
which is harvested in the late fall /
Beginning In September the grow !
ers would be kept busy, ii is figured I
getting Off the cranberry crop until I
after the Christmas holidays, and in
the meantime, from around Thanks
giving until Christmas they could
also engage in the holly business.
This would, 1t is contended. give
hem employment and revenue from
he time the fall crops were harvest
ID throughout most OF the winter
months.
Some years ago some Of the far
ners demonstrated that they could
De grown successfully. In the Sec
ion Of Coolspring.thir years ago
J farmer put out about six plants
long a stream known as Bundicks
branch. They were not cultivated,
nat left to grow at random. Within
hree years the farmer. It is said,
las able to gather two and three
ushels Of berries from the patch, J
'hich had rapidly spread over the {
rea where the six plants were first G
1t out Many Of the farmers, who
ave lowlands, ar said to be con-
dering the planting Of cranberries.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31

welt, who is honorary president Of
the Boy Scouts Of America, will be
given at that time.
The scouting organization through
out the Peninsula Is administered
BY eight district chairmen, elected
annually by the local council repre-
sentatives. At the district meeting
held last week r. Paul BurkhOlder
Of Georgetown was reelected chair
man Of the Sussex county district,
and Colonel William B. Tilghman,
Jr, was elected chairman of Sails
bury, Nd, district. Other district
chairmen are Everett Cannon, Prin-
cess Anne; Thomas Chambers, Fed
eralsburg; Olin Higgins. HurlOck;
DR.. Gilbert Meade, Chestertown;
Wallace Williams. Elkton, and Wal
lace Woodford, Dover.
Service clubs, generally, will be
observant Of the Boy Scout Anniver-
sary. The Rotary, Kiwanis, and
Lions Clubs are all ardent boosters /
Of scouting and arrangements will 1
be made for recognition Of the
Scout Anniversary at their meetings
TO be held during Boy Scout Week.
Many churches have invited
scouts to special services on Scout
February 3, in recognition
1f the twelfth scout lava scout is
he is reverent toward
God; he is faithful in his religious
iuties, and respects the convictions
If others in matters of custom and
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
TAVERN OWNER ADMITS
FATAL MD. CLUBBING
Berlin Man Says Delaware Patron
Made Reach For Hip Pocket

Ernest Dennis, age "a years, beeI
tavern owner. was formally charged
with manslaughter late Monday
night. After a session in Berlin, Nd,
of four hours, a eorOner's jury held
him responsible IN the death Of
Jackson r. Ritchie, age rs years. of
Selbyville, a mechanic.
The jury presided over by Acting
Coroner Fred A. Culver, Berlin
magistrate, declared Dennis struck
Ritchie on the head with a pick ak
handle last Saturday night, during
"a At Of temper" causing his death.
Ritchie died Of a fractured skull at
the Beebe Hospital, Lewes, on Sum
day at noon.
Threw Bottle Through window
Dennis testified az the inquest
that the slain man acted disorderly
at his tavern, north Of Berlin, Sat-
urday night, clinaxing his actions
by hurling a bottle through one Of
the tavern windows.
Armed with a stick. Dennis said
he accosted Ritchie and when the
man reached into his
pocket. he struck him one blow.
Ritehie planned to draw a
gun or knife.
Had Attacked Dennis Before
Police said Ritchie had previously /
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
LEGION TOADVISE
STATE VETERANS
ON NBONLISPAYOFF
Instructions In Filing Ap-
plicatiOns Will Be Given
AT Post Headquarters.
OFFICERS LISTED
Commander Urges Those
In Greatest Need Be
Given Preference.

Commander Edward A. MulrOOney
OF the Department of Delaware,
American Legion, has requested all
posts in the state 20 keep head
quarters open where veterans may
obtain free and accurate advice on
how to ill out adjusted service
bonusl applications.
The Legion recognizes, he said,
there are many technical questions
involved which the average veteran
cannot answer. This service will be
free 70 all veterans regardless of
whether they are members Of the
Legion or not
Commander MulrOoney suggests
that Legion officials consider the
order in which help in making out
applications will be given in order
that those in the greatest need will
receive the preference. Just as soon
as the application blanks are re-
ceiyed from the Veterans Bureau
they will be distributed to the vari-
Gus posts in the state.
The posts and officers are as fol-
lows:
Wilmington. Delaware Post, No. /. /
John p. Benson. commander; Will |
liam Jeandell. adjutant; Laurence
Roberts Post, No. 21. Wesley F. NAL /
loch commander; Everett Borton,
adjutant; Brandywine Post, No. II,
Ayres. commander; La
France Jones, adjutant.
Walter i. Fox Post. Dover, G. Les
lie Gooden. commander; John w.
Jones, adjutant.
Milford Post No. 3, Frank J. Elton,
A. F. Fair, adjutant.
New Castle Post. No 4, Samuel f.
Burr, commander; Edward H. Nay
Ior, adjutant.
Henlopen Post. No. 5. Rehoboth.
Daniel Connant commander; viii
Jam Bean. adjutant
Napticoke Post No, G. Seaford,
ieorge Warrington, Commander; Ro- /
and Wright, adjntant
Harrington Post, No. z. Earl Syl-
ester, commander; Theodore Har
ington, adjutant
Sussex Post, No. s, Georgetown.
. !. Parsons, commander; Charles !
alhoun. adjutant. :
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
MOUTH OF CREEK
FROZEN OVER HERE
First Time To Be Frozen To Such A
Depth In 95 Years

For the first time in nearly twen-
ty-five years the mouth of the creek
at Milford is frozen to such a depth
that people living in the immediate
vicinity are carrying cord wood
across with safety.
All Of the ponds surrounding Mil
ford are frozen solid and happy
groups Of young people from Milford
and surrounding county enjoy the
skating by night and day.
It was also reported that many
farmers are cutting ice on the ponds,
for use next supper.
The lowest record Geld this week
was 6 above according to local
Weatherman c. J. HolzmuelIer. and
as the Chronicle goes to press snow
again threateng.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
Child WELFARE
CONFERENCE WILL
INCLUDE EXHIBITS
What Delaware Does For
Children To Be Graph
ically Shown.
EXPECT DIGNITARIES

What the State of Delaware does
in the important line of child well
fare, and how other organizations in
the State so efficiently operate for
the development and protection of
children will be thoroughly exempli-
fled at the Ninth Annual Conference
Of Area 'B" of the American Legion
and its affiliated organizations,
which will be held in the Hotel
DUPONT in Wilmington on Friday
and Saturday Of this week. Area
''B" contains eight states and the
District Of Columbia, comprising
New York. New Jersey PennsyIva-
mia, Delaware IafTla Vieinia
and West Virginia
It long has been the opinion Of
many people, both in and out Of
Delaware, that this State pays much
more attention to its roads than its
children, and the exhibition ar
ranged in connection with the con-
ference is going to be a revelation
both to residents Of this State and
the several hundred visitors from
ether states who will be present. I
These sessions will be open to the |
public, and the legion, doubtless the I
largest single organization In Amer
lea which has child welfare for a
primal objective, urges Delawareans
10 attend and learn what is being
lone for the citizens of tomorrow
Exhibits showing the work Of var
Gus child welfare agencies in Della
ware will include the State Depart
nent Of Adult Education. which will
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
S2,5O,OOO Is NOW
AVAILABLE FOR
STATE HIGHWAYS
Construction Work And
Employment On Roads
VIII Be Increased.
INCOME WAS $3,55O,43O
Bids On $5OO,OOO In Work
Will Be Opened On Feb
ruary Ninth.

The annual report made publi'
I this week by w. w. Mack, chic
engineer, says this money is forth
/! coming from Federal emergenc!
appropriations regular Federal road
aid and State funds.
It means, he said, that construc-
tiOn and employment on the roads
will be boosted greatly as the wea-
ther permits.
This comes after 4 year that saw
the lowest construction program in
the departments history, due to ire
strictive" Federal regulation. Only
302 men were employed last year
compared with 1,41O the year before.
Road damage left by the Septem-
Der 4-6 storm was set at $3.50, 900.
Most Of the previous two months
work in Kent and Sussex counties
was destroyed.
Progressive improvement of the
remaining unsurfaced roads of the
State until the entire road mileage
will be passable at all times of the
year" is the present aim. Local ma
terials will be used as far as pos
sible. The report says the depart
ment will carry further its improve
ments in soil stabilization and in
mixtures for surfacing.
Maintenance Cost &f55,135
The State system cost S455, 1852
10 maintain last year, an average
cost Of $367.26 a mile, the total in
$64,682.45 for plant ana
equipment.
On the county system, which was
AIKEN over by the department, |
1850, ,6766S was spent, including
i7O.779.96 for new equipment
Roads to be improved this year,
dr, Mack recommends, should be
'hosen from the following list,
which includes. many on which PEE
itions from citizens have been re-
eived:
Kent County
Blackiston to Delaney, 1888.
Postles Corner Roaw, 3.00
Wyoming to Ridgely's Corner,
80.
Oak Point School Road, 4.SO.
Guy Town to WOodside, $3.50.
Plymouth to B9rratt's Chapel,
90.
Rice's Corner to Milford (via Nc ,
Pond). 7.O9.
Sugar Stick Road. $50. G
Vernon to Brownsville, 2.2O. {
Harrington to Hughes X Roads, v
80. I
Andrewsville to Vernon, 2.61.
Andrewsville to Sussex Line, 200. L
MaTydel. Tilghman's Corner Road c
,Westville-Henderson Road, 2.3O. t
Turn 10 PaaP PEease1 b
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
ROTARY TO OBSERVE
BRITISH EMPIRE NIGHT
Special Meeting Next MONDAY Night
VIII Be Open To Public

The Milford Rotary Club viii OBJ
serve British Empire Night on Nom
day evening, February 8. This is
part of the work in connection with
Rotary principles, to promote inter-
national understanding. It will be
Ladies' Night and the Rotarians will
therefore be accompanied by women
and friends.
The idea was inspired BY the
deaths Of Rudyard Kipling and
King George V Of England.
The program for the evening is
as follows:
Introductory
l. my Country Tis Of Thee"
Tune God Save the King"
2. Invocation. Rev. Frank Her
son.
3. Bible reading. George Perry
Dinner.
THru 10 Page 5, Plesssl
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
STATE POLICE ARREST
547O In YEAR 1885
Work During The Period Outstand.
Ing Chief Says In Annual Report

State police in 1885 patrolled 944.-
9S2 miles, made $40 arrests, issued
zS,4Il reprimands, weighed 1926
trucks and inspected 1864 cars,
according to the annual report of
w. w. Mack, chief engineer, state
Highway Department, made public
this week. The police also spent
6,641 hours on investigations, IO.sOs
hours on special duty, recovered 63
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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
UTs

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The following winds and condi.
tons prevailed during the same
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
FROM Wednesday, january q. IA
Tuesday, january 2s, Inclusive

Charles ]. HolzmueIler, the local
weather recorder, reports the fol-
lowing weather conditions for MiI-
ford from Wednesday, January 81
to Tuesday, January ~. inclusive.
frernrr - |f.1r.
Evening star., 1936-05-24

Contemporary lithograph after a
painting by Lieut. Wake. U S. N.
REMEMBERING THE ALA
MO. Commodore M. c. Perry's
10000 Seamen and Marines
and 40 brass field pieces"
land against intrenched
MexicanS. sweep on with
their fellows to win glory.
peace, New Mexico and Cali
fornia for the United States.
Evening star., 1936-05-24

Brookeld from engraving after drawing
A. R. Waud in S Ellis Indian Wars Of the United States
HOUSE WARMING Americas first soldiers were
generals cavalry infantry peacemakers in the quick
sharp private battles they fought endessy push
smoking frontier westward. peacetime army that
knew peace, warriors intent only the hum-drum
business of happiness their courage sealed the destiny
of the Nation.
Evening star., 1936-05-24

CHIP. In 1912, Amer
ica was young, cocky,
had a chip on its
shoulder. It defied the
greatest sea power on
earth. Men like this
one helped to make the
defiance good.
Evening star., 1936-05-24

sERENADE The rooms of the stately man
sion of Chief Justice Chew at Germantown Pa,
fill suddenly with British, the grounds with
Americans. From behind clipped and nurtured
drives rings out the angry, startling voice of
independence a strident serenade For seven
years the voice did not change its tone, and at
the end, proved it need not have.
From painting by E. L. Henry.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-28

First, Pepsodent curdies film,
then removes it in gentle safety to
enamel. No other way will make
teeth as sparkling white.
Pepsodent contains no punice,
harmful grit or crude abrasive. It
is SO safe that dentists recommend
it for cleaning the soft teeth of
children,
Accept PePsodent Test
TO prove results, send coupon for
Today free test or buy a tube-for
sale everywhere. Do this now for
your own sake.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-28
Teeth regain dazzling whiteness

EILM is the cause of dull, dis
L colored teeth. 1t is also the
cause of serious tooth and gum
disorders. Run your tongue across
your teeth and you will feel this
film. 1t absorbs stains from food
and smoking and turns white teeth
dull. 1t clings to teeth and hardens
into tartar. Germs by the millions
breed in it. And germs, with tar
tar, are the chief cause of pyorrhea.
Ordinary brushing fails to remove
film successfully. So dentists urge
the special flm-removing dentifrice
called Pepsodent,
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-28
June Il, 1896.

The Board of Trustees
The New st. Croix Savings
b. r. LARSEN
President
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-07-28
The New 81. Gr0iG Savings Bank
Established 1881
1-B KING STREET
CHRISTIANSTED, VIRGIN ISLANDS
Notice To Depositors
Notice To Depositors

Due to worldwide conditions when
have neeessitated the reduction of bank
interest rates the Board of Trustees finds
it advisable, after careful study, to reduce
the rate of interest payable on savings
deposits, from $40 per annum to 212I
per annum under Article 5, paragraph 3
Of the Constitution, effective October l,
1886
The Board feels that all depositors will
understand its action which aims at safe
guarding their interests during a situation
which Is being experienced the world over.
and the assurance is given that if and when
conditions perr0it the Board will be glad 10
authorize such higher interest rate as may
be warranted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
ROW IMPERILS
ORCHESTRA

Unless difficulties between the
board Of directors of the National
symphony Orchestra and the local
musicians union can be ironed
out, the existence of the noted or
chestra may be threatened.
That q serious dispute is in
progress over two issues became
known today, following a joint
meeting Of the directors Of the
orchestra personnel yesterday
afternoon in the Library Of Con-
greSs.
One issue is over the alleged re-
fllSal Of George Gaul, personnel di-
rector of the orchestra. to give
salary data on musicians recetv-
ling more than the minimum rate
Of $40 q week to John E. Birdsell,
secretary Of the union.
The other issue involves the hir-
ing Of two musicians outside OF
Washington. The union contends
they should be local men, while
the orchestra officials claim the
outside men play their inStrl-
mentS better than any person
available here.
The union has ordered Gaul'S
dismissal from the labor organi-
cation, despite the fact that he Is
said on March "a to have written
q letter to Birdsell giving the in
formation asked.
The directors insist they will
not renew q contract with the
union unless Gaul is reinStated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
BACKACHE
Flush Kidneys Of Waste Matter,
PoiSons and Acid and Stop
Getting Up Nights
s. CENTS PROVES 1T

When your kidneys are clogged and
your bladder IL irritated and passage
scanty and often smarts and burns you
need Gold Medal HARLEM Oil Capsules,
q fine harmless stimulant and diuretic
that always works and costs but IS
cents at any modern drug store.
It's one good, safe way to put healthy
activity into kidneys and bladder-youll
sleep sound the whole night thru. But
be sure and get GOLD MEDAL-right
from HARLEM in Holland-you are as
sured of results.
Other symptoms Of weak kidneys and
irritated bladder are backache, puffy
eyes, leg cramps, moist palms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

LOS ANGELES, April 8 UN.SJ.
Following the wholesale bo.ting Of
the largest single unit, ranks Of
the Townsend old-age pension plan
movement were split seriously to-
day.
In a mass meeting her, mem
bers of the Los Angeles organiza-
ton, under fiery George H. High
ley, voted themselves out Of the
original organization formed by
DR.. Francis Townsend and formed
q new organization to be known
as Los Angeles Club 80.
Leaders said the new club would
fight principally for the same
thing-a $200-a-month pension for
everyone over so years Of age
but would have no connection with
the regular TownsenditeS.
The surprise action followed the
ousting of Highley as head of the
Los Angeles unit by directors of
the national organization meeting
in Baltimore, Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

Although only 1000 Of the 5000
members of the Los Angeles unit
attended Highley'S meeting in
which the reorganization was
voted, it was indicated the re-
mainder Of the local group would
follow their old leader.
Assuming full charge Of the
meeting here, the dynamic leader
gained instant approval when he
proposed elimination Of dues, the
disposition Of which Is now under
q congressional investigation. He
shouted:
"Dme q month dues are abOl-
iShed! They're not going to get
us before q committee In Wash
ingtOn. Wen collect NO dues.
Well take up collections, we'll
get along"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

meeting Of the board Of directors
during which the House COM
mittee, which is investigating the
movement and its widespread col
lection Of nickels and quarters
from the aged, was condemned for
the way it has handled the
inquiry.
Furthermore, DR.. Francis e.
Townsend, who conceived the pen
sion idea, announced he has no
intention Of resigning as head Of
the movement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08
Tonight Get Rid Of
ITCHING
BURNING FEET

To take out the agony-banish burn
ing, aches and soreness and get Q good
nights rest-do this
Put 3 tablespoonfuls Of Radox in .
gallon Of hot water and soak your feet
in this for Just IS minutes-you can al
most feel the acids and poisonous fatty
deposits coming out Of the clogged up
pores.
What q difference tomorrow-youll
be amazed at the relief and comfort
Radox brings.
You can get Radox at Peoples Drug
Stores and all good drug stores with
satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

Highley said the new club would
support the pension plan Of Rep.
resentative John Steven Nc
Groarty to be financed by o trans
action tax instead Of DR.. Town.
sends bond issue plan.
Highley was ousted from the
national movement following
charges Of "disloyalty."
BALTIMORE, April 8 U.N.S0.
The reorganized Townsend old
age pension movement plans to
ask the courts to prevent Congress
from ''harasSing" its officers and
employees.
This was disclosed at the final
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

ADVERTISEMENT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-04-08

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