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Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
HOPE TO RESURFACE
ALL STATE ROADS
Goal OF Highway Department Is To
Improve Entire Mileage

The ultimate surfacing of every
road in the State until Delaware
will offer improved roads into every
corner Of its boundaries is the goal
of the State Highway Department
according to a statement made today
by Chief Engineer w. w. Mack.
Contrary to an erroneous idea
held by some people, the money
now spent on the upkeep Of the
present dirt roads would not go
very far in construction Of imprOv-
ed surfaces. Some believe that
enough money is being spent on the
maintenance of dirt roads to build
increasing amounts of improved
road. Mr.. Mack states that instead
Of money being saved, more would
be needed in addition to the cost of
construction, as the cost Of keeping
the dirt roads in shape is much
smaller than the upkeep Of better
surfaced roads.
The present plan cOntemplates
the Improvement of the remaining
roads until the entire road mileage
will be surfaced with either con-
crete, Stag, gravel or stabilized
earth. offering unequalled travel
conditions in every section and pro-
viding highways passable at all
times of the year and under all or
binary weather conditions.
The use Of stabilized earth in road
improvement is proving highly sue
cessful and will make the resurfac-
ing Of some dirt roads much cheaper
than Stag and gravel and IN many
instances. equally as permanent.
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21

as below in a number of districts
First election district, Second Rep
resentative District, NanticOke, i14
with 162 registering last Thursday
second of the Second, Bridgeville
1927; third of the Second. Green
wood, 656, of whom 215 were reg
istered last Thursday; first of the
Third, South Nanticoke, 3S7 second
of the Third, East SeafOrd. 800 with
191 registering last Thursday; third
of the Third, West SeafOrd, S47. with
about 200 qualifying last Thursday
Fourth Representative District
Blades, Bethel, Concord, and North
Laurel. 1.235, of whom SOC register
ed last Thursday; first of the Fifth,
East Laurel, 231 last Thursday, 731
total; second of the Fifth, Delmar-
2Ss last Thursday, total, 92O; third
Of the Fifth, West Laurel. 2G2 last
Thursday. total, S91, giving a total
of 2,542 so far registered in the
Fifth Representative District; first
of the Sixth, Upper DagsbOTO. 1856
registered last Thursday; Ninth Rep
IGoculdlAhG DlSNlACls dGOA 61NoWAt ~
registered last Thursday. In the
First Representative District in Sus-
sex county, which is divided into
three election districts, ia register
ed in the first last Thursday. making
a total of 442; 367 registered IL the
second, total of S74; 262 registered
in the third, total Of 937.
Much Interest Seen
The exceptionally heavy registra-
ton throughout the State during the
three registration days so far held
indicate the unusual interest which
the present presidential campaign is
In the 1882 general cleo
ton only about 10000 votes were
cast in the State. while so far, with
two more registration days remain
Ing, the registration has already
closely approached that mark.
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
NEW JERSEY EDITOR
PLEASED WITH MILFORD
Finds City beautiful, Surprised At
Moderately Priced Produce

Last Tuesday Percy B. Lowell. edi'
tor and proprietor of the Moores-
town, N. j., Chronicle, published ev-
cry Thursday. together with John
Kerns, salesman fOr Garrett -Buch-
anan Company, paper merchants OF
Philadelphia, were visitors at the
Milford Chronicle plant
Editor Lowell also made trip
through the business section and
was amazed at the moderate prices
asked for fresh homegrown produce.
The following item which appeared
in last weeks issue of the Moores-
town Chronicle from the pen of Mr..
Lowell is self-explanatOry
milford, in Sussex county (there
are only three counties in Delaware)
is an interesting and thriving place
of some 1000 inhabitants. It has a
lovely square" near which is a
brick Presbyterian Church with a
tall, graceful white steeple. The Mil
ford Chronicle is the largest weekly
paper in the State and has a regular
circulation of over 5000. The Chron-
AGAG dloO has a NNAg A0A eAAG AAH "
date printing plant which would do
credit to many city offices. Through
the kind invitation of Mr.. Harring-
ton, the general manager, we were
asked to inspect the plant and were
delighted with everything from their
Duplex newspaper press to the Lin
otypes and bindery. Every depart
ment is fully and mOdernly equip
ped. While waiting for Mr.. Kerns
we were looking in one Of the gro
Gerry store windows. Tomatoes were
five cents a quart and peaches seven
and one-half cents for the same
amount (abOut one-third the price
here). A kindly looking man came
out and spoke to us. He proved to
be the Rev. Mr.. Bailey. pastor Of the
M. P. Church at Milford, and his
kindly attitude was typical of all the
people through that section. They
speak and are friendly from genu
inc sense of fellowship. Rev. Mr..
Bailey had at one time been pastor
at Pocomoke City, Maryland a
place well known to many in
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
J. H. HUGHES, SR. JOINS
In RACE FOR SENATE
Dover Attorney Becomes Third DEM
Ocratic Candidate In State

James H. Hughes, Sr., Dover at
torney, announced Monday night
that he is a candidate for the Dem
ocratic nomination for United
States Senator from Delaware.
Mr.. Hughes, who was Secretary
of State under Governor Ebe w.
Tunnel, is a member Of a tradition
ally Democratic Kent county family.
He Is the third Democrat to an
nOunce his candidacy for the sena-
tOrial nomination. The other two
are William F. Allen, Of 'Seaford, and
DR.. Charles NJ. Wharton. of Dover
Party leaders said Mr.. Hughes has
been asked to become a candidate
by a large number Of Democrats
throughout the State.
In 1901 Mr.. Hughes was attorney
for the State Legislature. He serv-
ed as assistant Secretary Of State in
1891 and 1892 and as Secretary Of
State from 1897 to 1901
Born on a farm near FELTON,. jan
uary IA, 1867. Mr.. Hughes studied at
Wesley Collegiate Institute and read
law under James l. Wolcott of Do
YER.
Admitted to the bar in 1890, he
Immediately began to practice at
Dover. He is a director Of the
Farmers Bank there. and formerly
was owner and publisher Of the
Dover Index
He Is a member Of the Masonic
order. the Sons Of the American
Revolution. the Sons OF Delaware,
the Peninsula Press Association, and
the Mapledale Country Club,
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
REPUBLICANS
SHAPE DELEGATE
TRUCE In SUSSEX
Party. Solves Contests;
= Factions Agree On Fif-
ty-fifty Division.
DISTRICTS DIVIDED
Col. H. L. Cannon, G. C.
Herring Mentioned To.
Head State Ticket.

Reports of the Republican slate
came as smoke curled from the
peace pipe Of Sussex Republican
leaders at Georgetown Wednesday
and dissolved delegate contests out
Of all the districts in the county.
When the peace emissaries de-
parted, each of the factions had an
equal number of delegates-twenty
and hatchets we're we'll under
ground.
In this agreement. which came "a
hours after a similar peace confer
eDce had fallen down, the party
chiefs squared out a picture OF
Statewide harmony that was mar
red only by a lone contest that re-
mained in the Ninth Ward Of VIII
mingtOn.
The Georgetown agreement be-
tween the forces of 1. d. Short, Mil
ford. and Colonel Cannon, was the
work of William J. Swain, Bridge
vile, county chairman; Howard W.
Brumall. Georgetown, county secre-
tary; John Kitchens. Clayton Bunt-
ing, and Mr.. Short, himself.
Each Get Districts
They struck a bargain in which
Mr.. Short and Colonel Cannon, the
former also being urged for the
goveFnOrship, will have their own
districts.
Each side is to have 20 of the AZ
delegates, unless the two delegates
pledged to State Treasurer George
S. Williams for the goyernorship,
are released. Each side would then
have 21 delegates to the cOnven-
tion. August 26. The primary is Sat
urday.
There was talk in. GEORGETOWN
that Mr.. Short would be allotted a
major voice in the selection Of coun-
" candidates.
There was also talk that the
shadow of Mr.. Williams was loom
ing over the goveFnOrship as a com
promise candidate.
II was also rumored IN political
circles Wednesday night that Col.
Harry L. Cannon of BridgeViile, may
[TarA to Paae 8. Piesssl
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
INSPECTION
LANES TO CLOSE
ON AUGUST 29
A Charge OF 81 Per Car
Will Be Made After
That Date.
GIVEN FIVE DAYS

In accordance with the establish
ed custom, Motor Vehicle Commits
sioner Walter Dent Smith has an
nounced that a fee Of 81 will be
charged for the inspection Of each
motor vehicle brought to the safety
lanes after the close of the eighth
annual motor vehicle inspection
campaign, under the joint auspices
of the State Motor Vehicle Depart
ment, the State Highway Depart
ment and the Delaware Safety
Council, on Saturday, August 29
The inspection, which was started
on July 13, is conducted without any
charge until August 29. Those who
fail to take advantage OF The free
inspection BY the close Of the cam
paign. will be required TO pay the
81 fee for inspection.
Safety lanes after August 20 will
be maintained in Wilmington, Dover
and Georgetown for a period OF
about two weeks, he said.
Police will stop all vehicles fail
ing to display the 1896 inspection
sticker after August %. it was stat
ed. If those stopped are unable to
produce approved receipt stubs.
they will be given written orders to
have the vehicle inspected within
five days. Duplicate copies Of these
orders will be forwarded to the Mo-
tor Vehicle Department. Warming
will be given that failure to comply
with the order will result in the sus-
pension of the registration by the
department and the seizure Of the
plates by the inspectors.
Safety lanes are located all of this
week in Frederick and Smyrna. An
other lane this week was in Reho-
both on Monday. Tuesday and We'd
nesday and in Lewes, Thursday, Fri
iay and Saturday. The two Will
mington lanes are at Forty-third and |
streets and at Pennsyl-
yania avenue and Bancroft Park
way. The lanes outside OF Whining
ION are open from a. m. until 5 p.
m.. standard time. Those in Will
nington are open from a. m. until
! D. m, daylight saving time.
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
$4,000 IN STATE ARE
QUALIFIED TO CAST
VOTES 1T PRIMARIES
Final State List Expected To Pass 1882 Mark of 49,
600; Much Interest liz Coming Election Seen;
Repatriation Last Thursday Surprising.

With the third registration day Of
the year held last Thursday, and the
final day for registration before the
party delegate and county primaries,
It was estimated that about $4,000
voters have qualified in Delaware.
The registration last Thursday,
especially up State, was surprising
to political workers because Of the
large turnout Of voters. Although
the registration did fail 10 equal the
first registration day, Il exceeded
the second day.
Only scattered reports are avail
able from Kent and Sussex counties
with no accurate estimate available,
but It is apparent that the total
State registration approaches $4,000.
Figures from Kent county showed
that in the second election district
of the Second Representative Dis
trict, Dover, between 500 and 500
out Of a total of 1000 voters have 50
far registered: In the first OF the
Third, Clayton, 126 last Thursday.
total Of 346; in the Fourth Represen-
tative District. East Dover. 27O last
Thursday, total of S66; the first Of
the Fifth. Dover. 22O last Thursday,
a total of about 500; the first Of the
Seventh, Camden, 1856 last Thurs
day, a total Of 557; second Of the
Seventh, Viola, 11S last Thursday, a
total of 471. In the Tenth Repre-
sentative District in Kent county,
which is divided into three election
districts, 191 registered in the first
last Thursday, making a total Of
57S; 129 registered in the second, a
total of 742; 126 registered in the
third, total Of 377. The total regis
tration in the county now Is between
$500 and 5000.
Sussex Returns
In Sussex county registration fig-
ures for the three days were shown
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
NATIONAL GUARD
RETURNS Home IN
FIGHTING TRIM
Healthy Sun BrOnzed d
Guard Units Declared
Advanced In Training.
MANY RECORDS SET
Camp Declared Success; !;
StOver Speaks High Of
Georgetown Battery.

Tanned and healthy after two
weeks field training and Out-Of-doOT
life at Camp Theodore Townsend
Bethany Beach. the Delaware Ma
tional Guardsmen have returned
home
The Wilmington units, First Bat
TALON, under Major Henry c. Ray;
Service Battery, Headquarters Bat
terry and Medical Detachment at
tached, left Camp Townsend, which
officially closed at 3 o'clock last Fri
day afternoon at 1880 standard time,
last Saturday morning on the 1O9-
mile trek from Bethany Beach to
Wilmington.
The SIS trucks of the convoy rolled
along from Bethany Beach, TO Days
borO. to Georgetown, Milford, Dover.
st. Georges, to Wilmington. Here
they turned of South Market Street
at Front, went to Scott and up Scott
to the rear of the State ArmOry,
Tenth and DUPONT Streets.
Four Units Embark Early
The Second Battalion units. E, F,
G. and H, left Bethany Beach on the
trips to Milford, Dover, Newark, and
New Castle last Friday night and
all were at their home armories by
IL. The trucks used in Transporting
the Second Battalion units then re-
turned directly to Bethany Beach to
be used in the large single convoy
last Saturday. They arrived at the
camp at about 3 a. m.
The convoy Travelled at 25 miles
per hour on the way to Wilmington.
Half an hour before the time Of de-
parture the entire convoy was lined
up outside of camp ready for the
trip.
on the route the 1ssth C. A. con-
ITnrn to Page 5, Pleassl
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
Senator Townsend Issues
Statement advocating
Action By Convention.
Sentiment Strong In FGU-
or Of Naming Him, Er-
pected To Accept.

Sentiment in favor of the renomi-
nation of United States Senator
Daniel o. Hastings has grown so
rapidly the past week or two that it
is now virtually a foregOne conclu-
sion that he will be named again for
Senator by the Republican State
Convention in Dover on August rs,
Notwithstanding that he announced
about two months ago he would not
seek another term because he desir-
ed to devote his time to his private
law practice.
81 have come to the conclusion we
should draft Senator Daniel o. Hast
ings for another term"
This assertion was made last Fri
day morning in a statement by Sen
ator John G. Townsend, who. as
chairman of the Republican Senator
ial Campaign Committee, is direct
ing the campaign to elected United
States Senators in the various
states.
Sentiment Grows Rapidly
Senator Hastings is to be renomi-
mated because of a pronounced feel
ing in Republican circles that he
should be accorded that honor again
not only in recognition of his out
standing record in the United
States Senate, but also because his
services and experience there are
too valuable to be dispensed with
during the critical period through
which the country is passing.
Expected To Accept
For several weeks many promi-
nent Republicans have expressed
openly their opinion that Senator
Hastings should be named again,
and many Of them have told the Sem
ator SO personally. It is known, also,
that many national leaders Of the
party. the first Of whom was Sena-
tor Arthur H. Vandenberg of Michi-
gan, have urged him to reconsider
and stand for another term.
Because of this widespread senti-
ment, It is believed by Republican
leaders that Senator Hastings. If
placed on the ticket by the State
convention, would put aside his per-
sonaI wishes to retire from public
life and would not reject the nomi-
nation.
Senator TOWnsend's Statement
Commenting on the movement to
[TarH to Page Z, Pleasel
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
MEET AT REHOBOTH
Outline Work For Campaign AZ Last
Saturdays Conference

Prominent Democratic women of
the State. including members Of She
Wilmington City Committee, the New
Castle. Kent and Sussex committees.
together with the women members
Of the Democratic State Central
Committee. held a conference and
outlined plans for the campaign in
this State at the summer cottage Of
Mrs. James H. Hughes, Surf and
Park avenues. at Rehoboth Beach,
on Saturday afternoon last
The meeting was called by Mrs.
Oscar S. Wilson, Of Georgetown. the
State vice chairman, who presided
and outlined some Of the work that
Is 10 be carried on throughout the
state between now and election day.
Mrs. Marguerite Dugan Bodziak, Ma
tional committeewoman for Della
ware. well known Wilmington attor-
TnrS to Psgs 5, Please
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
Peach Crop In Delaware
Is Largest In Five Years

years production totalled only 225,-
900 bushels. The FIVE year average
for peaches (192S-1932) was $4,000
bushels.
The quality and size of the
peaches. Mr.. Deriekson said, are ex-
cellent.
The apple season this year will
not be as good as last year. Mr..
Derickson said. due to late frost.
The early apple crop in the State
was Of excellent quality and as a
rule sold at satisfactory prices.
The total production here, esti-
mated by the U. S. Department Of
Agriculture, will be 1.424,O00 bush
els. compared with 1.41s.OOO bushels
last year and the five year average
(1e28-I932) Of 1.S73.O00 bushels.
LTmB to Page J, Please
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
DEMOCRATS FACE
FOUR CONTESTS IN
SUSSEX COUNTY
Voters Must Make Choice
In Milford, SeafOrd, Sell
byville, Indian River.
PRIMARIES AUG. 2S
William G. Powders, Fred
G. Smith And VIM. E.
Walls Filed In First.

Barring Withdrawals. Sussex COun-
ty Democrats will have four dele
gate contests to decide at the pri-
maries on Saturday, August 29
These are in East Milford, West
Seaford, SeIbyVille, and Indian River
Hundred.
Those who have filed for delegate
to the State Convention September
1st are:
First Representative District
First election district EAST Mil
ford-two delegatesl = Delegates.
William G. Powders, Fred G. Smith,
William E. Walls; alternates, Will
liam Watson, Clinton StaytOn, no al
ternate for Walls.
Second district (Ellendale - two
delegates delegates, Arthur Webb,
Harry Scheer; alternates, Isaac FL
lingsworth. ]. LOfiand Deputy.
Third district West MilfOrd-twO
delegatesl - Delegates, VinOl Rob
erts. Eugene P. Smith; alternates,
William E. Hallett. Edward Cooper.
Second Representative District
First election district Owens Sta
tion - two delegatesl - Delegates,
James Nutter Russell, M. J. Webb;
alternates, Charles Edgar Russell.
Lawrence C. Elliott.
Second district (Bridgeville-twO
delegates delegates Norman Col
lison. John N. Russell; alternates.
Margaret R. Jacobs. Delma S. Jones.
Third district Greenwood - two
delegates) )-Delegate Earl N. Kiel.
Charles S. Morgan; alternates, Isaac
L. Smith. Earl NJ. Cahall.
Third Representative District
First election district (SOuth Nan
delegates) - Delegates,
John R. Collins, Linden T. Isaacs;
Archie J. Waller. Jorn.
Blake.
Second district east Seaford-two
delegates) - Delegates. Irwin F.
Smoot. John Roy Cannon; aIternates,
Clyde C. Thompson, Norman Esk-
ridge.
Third district West Seaford-two
delegates, John Richard
dlles, II. I. uli, OudfleS n. wheat
ley; alteFnates. Samuel J. Stein,
Clarence c. Allen. no alternate for
Fourth Representative District
The election district BROAD Creek
six delegates) Delegates. Ernest
Dickerson, Isaac Henry Johnson,
Turn 10 Page Plea5el
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
As PLAN TO JOIN
DELMARVA TOUR
Historic Points To Be Visited; Three
University Departments Aiding

More than forty-ive residents of
the Delmarva Peninsula have indi-
Gated their plans to join the 1886
Delmarva tour to Boston, Mass, and
vicinity. via the Pennsylvania Rail
road and the New England Steam
ship Company, which leaves Will
mington Sunday afternoon. August
%, at 1852 o'clock. according to
W. ~ Pippin, passenger representa-
tive of the Pennsylvania Railroad in
Wilmington. who is in charge of the
details of the tour.
Although August 18th was set
as a deadline for tour applications
and reservations. those applying be-
fore Saturday night will be accom-
modated on the tour" Pippin said.
The applications may be sent either
to the Pennsylvania Railroad ticket
office in the Delaware Trust Build
ing, Wilmington. or may be made
through County Agricultural Agents
in the peninsular counties of Mary
land and Virginia as well as in Del
aware.
TRTa to Page 5. PIeGse1
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
DEMOCRATS ENTER
GOYERNORSHIP RACE
Three Candidates Have Announced
Their Desire For Plan

; A three-cornered race for the
gubernatorial nomination on the
Democratic ticket was indicated this
week with announcement by Rich
ard C. McBIullen, vice-president and
manager of the Standard Kid Di-
vision of the Allied Kid Co., of Will
mington. that be is a candidate.
Edward W. Cooch, of Cooch's
Bridge. and Henry R. Isaacs. Will
mington. made recent announcement
of their candidacy.
Three candidates for United States
Senator have also thrown their hats
in the ring. DR.. Charles NJ. Wharton.
Dover; William F. Allen. Seaford.
and James H. Hughes. Dover.
The party's state convention will
be held at Dover, September 1st. fol-
lowing the delegate election Aug
ust 29th.
Turn to Page 5. Plcasel
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
ELECTRIC LINES FOR
FARMS DOWN STATE
Federal Agency Granted s2SO.OOO For
646 Places, Rep. Stewart Is Informed

Representative J. George Stewart
was notified recently that s23O,O0O
has been allOeated by the Federal
Rural Electrification Administration
for rural electrical distribution lines
in Kent and Sussex Counties.
This notification was received by
him at RehOboth from Morris L.
Cooke. administrator of the Rural
Electrification Administration.
Mr.. Cooke stated the money will
be loaned to an organization that
will be formed to distribute cleo
tricity to all farms in Kent and Sus-
sex Counties that wish to avail them
selves of the facilities.
Mr.. Cookies letter stated that cleo
triCal energy under the Federal
agency will be made available to SAG
farms in Kent and Sussex.
Mr.. Cooke in his letter said he
wished to notify Representative
Stewart before public announce
ment was made Of the ALLEGATION,
and would be glad to give him more
information later either by tele-
phone or by letter. Mr.. Stewart
expects to get in touch with Mr..
Cooke at once to learn details Of the
electrification program for the lower
counter
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21
BOXING MATCH HERE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Many Local Stars VIII Perform In
Second Amateur Tournament

Next Wednesday night, August rs,
the second amateur boxing tourna-
ment, sponsored by Camp 1926. To-
Gated at Slaughter Beach. will be
held in the Milford Community
Building. The bouts will start
promptly at $3.50 p. m. In the fights.
which are promoted by Mickey Shaw,
famous New York boxer, are listed
the following matches: Five rounds.
main event, Tommy "BalbO" EspO-
sito. Camp 1926 VS.. James knock
out" Van Of Milford Other bouts are
Jack Handsome" PiccOlo. Brook
lyn, New York's Charm" VS.. Tony
X. o. Schmenti. New York "Flash;"
Ed. lyman, Yonkers, N. Y, VS.. Roy
Parker, Milford's own star; "Ras-
putin" DOugherty, Belmar, N. j., VS..
Ed. kid" Smith, the fighting south
paw from Houston, Del, Tony Mar
diello, BroOklyn's Max Baer VS.. Har-
old Gibbs, Harrington; Leon "Slim"
Ross, the Bill Robinson Of Milford
VS.. John shannon Of Wilmington, a
promising fighter who is attempting
come back. In the main event Es-
posito is looked to put Van away in
an early round. However, the color
ed boy is rugged and a hard hitter
with either hand. As a special added
fve colored men will en-
gage in a battle royal while blind
folded.
The fight judges are Joe Cannon
and Buzz Matthews. Milford baseball
stars; referee, 1t. Howard doc"
announcer. Chuck Wright.
Milford chronicle., 1936-08-21

Delaware is once again the peach
blossom state"
Up from the peach orchards of
lower Delaware thousands of bush
els OF peaches are being shipped to
the food markets with the peak
scheduled for this week.
"The largest peach crop since
1881, the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture, bureau OF agri-
cultural economies. reports.
The finest in years, from the
viewpoint Of quality and quantity. 4"
W. 7. Derickson. director OF the
State Bureau of Markets in Dover,
said last Saturday.
Present prospects indicate
peach crop OF 100000 bushels. The
1891 crop amounted to 100000. Last