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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
SUSSEX
FAIR OPENED
ON TUESDAY
Heavy Electrical Storm
Disrupted Program On
Monday Night.
MANY EXHIBITS
Fair Declared Huge Sue
cess; Hell Drivers To
Perform Again Today.

Following the custom Of former
years, Kent and Sussex County Fair
was oficially opened on Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock. The roar OF
cannon was the signal for hum
dreds Of persons that the gates were
open and the big fair actually un-
der way. Even though It was Chill
dren's Day, many adults were in the
crowd. Children were admitted free
throughout Tuesday, but it was nee
essary that they be accompanied by
adults.
The informal opening on Monday
night was attended by a huge crowd
of over 1000. A heavy thunder storm
with terrific rains soon broke up
the crowd. It was impossible to go
on with the performance scheduled
for that night. The downpOur caus-
ed many automobiles to mire on the
parking lot which added greatly to
the confusion.
The officers and superintendents
who are directing the destiny Of the
Fair this year are as follows: Pres
ident, B. /. Shaw; vice president,
Warren T. Moore; secretary, Ernest
Raughley; treasurer, H. E. Quillen;
superintendents: Races. J. NJ. Har-
rington, FELTON,; grandstand, ]. H.
Holloway, Harrington; exhibit build
ing, W. W. Sharp. Harrington; agri-
culture building, w. ]. Paskey, Har-
rington; machinery, r. H. Stafford,
BurrsviIIe, Nd; grounds, J. Frank
Graham, Harrington; ladies' depart
ment, Mrs. Vertie Cahall, Harring-
ton; flowers and plants, Mrs. Ar
thur NJ. Taylor, Felton,; fruit, J. 7.
Vandenberg. Jr.. Bridgeville; vege-
tables, c. E. Keyes. Farmington;
poultry, w. D. Scott. Harrington;
rabbits. II. F. Weldin. wilmington;
cattle and sheep. L. D. Caulk, Wood
side: swine. Dewey Sapp, Houston;
horses. mules and ponies, J. Har-
old Schabinger, FELTON,. The directors
who have formed many Of the COM
uittees during the year include:
Paul Adams, Norman Collision, Clay
ton Elliott, Warren G. Newton and
William ]. Swain, Bridgeyille; Asa
Bennett, Frankford; Roy Cannon
and Frank c. Hurley. Seaford; L d.
CauIk. Woodside; J. NJ. Harrington
and J. H. Schabinger, FELTON,; Harry
B. johnson, Wyoming; C. E. Keyes,
Pennington; Dewey Sapp, Houston;
Henry Stafford, Burrsvilie; NJ e.
vaughn. Lewes; J. o. Williams, Fed
eralsburg; S. o. Bailey, George H.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
SELECT NAMEFOR
new HOSPITAL
''The Milford Memorial
Hospital, Inc.," To Be
Name Of Institution.
START SOON

The directors of the Milford
Emergency Hospital at a special
meeting held last Tuesday, July 21,
to discuss ways and means of
starting the new hospital, unani-
mOusly decided to form an entirely
new and separate corporation, and
to name the new hospital, THE Mil
ford Memorial Hospital, IncOrpOr-
ated."
James NJ Tunnel and Frank
Jones, Georgetown attorneys, were
instructed to prepare the necessary
papers at once.
The building committee, consisting
of /. d. Short, Louder N. Hearn,
and George H. Draper, Jr., reported
that they as well as DR.. G. Layton
Grier, had made several trips to VIII
mingtOn to discuss the plans for the
new hospital building with Mr..
Whiteside, the architect. They stated
that they we're hopeful that in the
course of two weeks, corrected
drawings would be submitted to the
hospital board, together with data
complete enough to enable the
building committee to put out pro-
posals.
A highly enthusiastic feeling was
displayed at the meeting by the di-
rectors, and a strenuous effort will
be made to start the new building
on, or about next Labor Day.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
1896 CARS PASS
INSPECTION HERE
In TEN DAYS
2341 Are Rejected During
Same Period, Bad Foot
Brakes Principal Cause.
PUBLIC PLEASED
Same Lane Now Inspect
ing Cars At Milton;
Moves Tomorrow.

The safety lane located at Milford
until Wednesday, will be IN Milton
today and tomorrow, July 81 and
August 1.
During its stay In Milford, 1895
cars passed inspection. During this
same time 2341 cars we're rejected
for various defects. Last year the
greatest cause for rejection at the
Milford lane was lights; this year
foot brakes constituted the principal
cause for rejection. Some Of the
causes of rejection at the Milford
lane were as follows: Licenses and
plates, 292; lights. sos; tires, 109;
mirrors, 81; windshields, 1874; wind
shield wipers, 16O; horns, "a; emer-
gency brakes, III; steering gears, 8;
foot brakes, 1919; clearance lights,
25; fares, 20.
Motor Vehicle Commissioner Wal
ter Dent Smith on Monday sounded
a warning that failure to have mo-
tor vehicles approved in the eighth
annual motor vehicle inspection
conducted jointly by the
State Motor Vehicle Department, the
State Highway Department and the
Safety Council, will cost
the owners the registration Of the
cars.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
Tax Change May
Increase Revenue
Up To $4,000
Pierre s. DUPONT, State Tax Commissioner liz Report
FGUOrs NeC Methods In Franchise Levy LGU;
Would Affect But 5000 OF $4,000 Corporations And
Would Aid School Finances.

A change in the corporation fran
chise tax law which, il is estimated
would result in an increase Of be-
tween 100000 and 100000 in an
nual revenue to the state was dis
closed as one Of the principal points
in recommendations made in a re-
port Of Pierre S. DUPONT, state tax
commissioner, at the meeting of the
State Finance Commission in Dover
Wednesday.
The proposed change, Mr.. dupont
explained later, will not, however,
affect the bulk Of Delaware corpora
tions, about 1900 out Of $4,000 not
being concerned.
Full details of the proposed change
and all details Of the vOluminOus re-
port submitted by Mr.. DUPONT will be
made available later, the tax COM
missioner said. The feeling of the
commission, he explained, was that
all persons interested in the state
financial situation should have an
opportunity to see the report and be
given a chance to express themselves
on il before the commission goes be-
fore the next session Of the State
Legislature.
Inheritance Tax Considered
The franchise tax is the chief
item Of the report, although cOnsid-
erable attention is also given the in
heritance tax.
Several meetings will be held by
the commission before definite de-
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
CAR AND VACUUM
CLEANERS STOLEN HERE
Three Boys Report Seeing Car Being
Driven Away From Parking Place

An automobile belonging TO David
Mark Of Philadelphia, and contain
ing approximately $500 worth oi
vacuum cleaners was stolen from
North street, Milford, Tuesday NOR
ming about 10 O'Clock. The car was
a black Chevrolet coach, license
number E S915, Pa.
The car was left parked on North
street while the owner entered a
Milford hotel. When he returned the
car was missing. The doors Of the
car We're not locked, but the ignition
key had been taken from the switch.
Three boys who live near where
the car was parked state they saw
an automobile answering the dis
cription, being driven at rapid
rate past their house about the time
the car was said to have been stolen.
The boys stated that the car con-
tanned three people. Two were men.
but they could not say whether the
other occupant was man or wo-
man, as the car was being driven
SO rapidly.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31

"AlI-ll-ll aboard for the Del-Mar-
Va Special!" This call will start the
annual Del-Mar-Va Tour from VIII
mington. Sunday afternoon, August
%. when more than 100 Delaware
Maryland, and Virginia farmers and
their families board Pennsylvania
railroad train for New York City to
begin a four-day rail and boat trip
to Boston and vicinity.
The tour. which Is being held un-
der the auspices Of the Del-Mar-Va
Tour Association Of which l. D.
Caulk Of Woodside Is president, is
being sponsored by the Agricultural
Extension Services Of Delaware,
Maryland, and Virginia for residents
of the DeI-Nar-Va Peninsula.
From Wilmington, the tour Will
proceed to New York City via the
Pennsylvania Railroad; from New
York to Fall River, Mass, via the
New England Steamship Company's
boat line, and on to Boston by rail,
arriving there about 10 o'clock on
Monday morning. August "a.
Monday, Tuesday, and most Of
will be spent in visiting
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
DR.. CHAS. M. WHARTON
OUT FOR U. S. SENATE
Tells Democratic Leaders He Wont
Be fractional Candidate

DR.. Charles NJ. Wharton, of Do
yer. sent copies of a letter on Tues
day to seven leaders of the Demp-
cratic party in Delaware announc-
ing that he will seek the Democratic
nomination for U. S. Senator.
In the same letter he recommend
ed ending county caucuses on the
nomination. Promising not to set
up delegates from himself, he urged
that all delegates go to the conven-
tion with open minds. He said he
will not be a factional candidate.
DR.. Wharton is a former State
Senator and a former dean of the
department of physical education at
the University of Delaware. William
F. Allen, of SeafOrd, former State
Senator, is also seeking the nOmi-
nation and there is likely now to be
a contest at the convention for the
nomination.
Only by letting delegates 90 to
the convention with open minds
can factiOnal strife be avoided. DR..
Wharton wrote. County caucuses on
the senatorial nomination are un-
necessary in view of the National
Conventions action toward ending
the two-thirds rule, and in view Of
apparent sentiment for ending the
county rotation system, he added.
If his convention recommends
tions are followed and he is not Sc
lected, he will give the successful
candidate sincere support, he prom
ised.
The letter was sent to the follow
ing: Mrs. Marguerite Dugan Bod
ziak, Democratic National Commit
teewoman; James NJ. Tunnel, of
Georgetown, Democratic National
Committeeman; John Biggs, Jr.,
chairman of the Democratic State
Committee; William NJ. Duffy, chair
man of the Democratic City Commit
tee; John B. Jester, chairman Of the
New Castle County Democratic COM
mittee; Herman C. Taylor, chair
man of the Kent County Democratic
Committee, and Ralph S. Baker,
chairman of the Sussex County Dem
ocratic Committee.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
DELAWARE LIQUOR LAW
MAY BE LIBERALIZED
Hope To Stop Sale Of $4,000 Gallons
Of Bootleg Liquor Each Year

Liberalization of existing liquor
laws to wean the drinker from
speakeasies Is the solution proposed
by the Delaware Liquor Commission
to break the grip Of bOOtleggers and
petty racketeers in the state.
Figures presented by the commits
sion indicated that some $4,000 gal
Ions Of bootleg liquor is sold in the
State every year. State, city and
Federal authorities combining with
commission agents are endeavoring
to cut down this figure.
The commission is also battling
the sale of legal liquor illegalized"
by which is meant liquor legally
bought, but sold after hours legalized
by the commission or without a Ii
cense.
AS an indication of the commits
siOn's activities it cited the fact that
more than IS per cent convictions
have been secured in the past and
that recently the score of convictions
has been almost perfect.
The commission may urge the
Legislature to authorize later hours
of closing of taprOoms and beer gar.
dens as a method Of combating boot
Logging.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
TWO LOCAL CHILDREN
INJURED In ACCIDENTS
Charlotte Anne ArgO Hit BY Car;
Edward EdWardsOR Fell Out OF Tree

A girl. three years old. and boy,
10 years old, are in the Milford
Emergency Hospital in a serious
condition from skull fractures as
the result of two accidents in Mil
ford on Sunday.
Charlotte Anne ArgO, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest ArgO Of near
Milford, ran in front Of a car driven
by George Macklin, of Milford, while
Edward Edwardson, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Edwardson, fell IS
feet to the ground while playing in a
tree.
The Argo girl was sitting in car
with her grandfather. A. Russell
Robbins. in front Of the latter's
home, near town. when she noticed
that her pet dog was playing in the
road She started in pursuit and was
struck by Mr.. Macklin's car. The
girl was taken to the hospital in an
unconscious condition. where X-ray
pictures revealed the skull fracture.
The Edwardson boy was climbing
tree on the property Of Willis
Hammond when he lost his footing
and fell to the ground, alighting on
his head
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
MILTON ANNUAL HOME
COMING NEXT WEEK
Program Arranged For Three Day
Celebration, August Z, s And 8

Program Arranged For Three Day
Celebration, August Z, s And 8
8The annual home coming will be
held IN Milton on Friday. Saturday
and Sunday, August z. s and 8, and
the following program has been ar
ranged: Friday, baseball at p. m;
baby parade at Z p. m, led by Frank
B. Carey; address of welcome by
Mayor Charles B. Porter, and intro
duction Of chairmen; music by
Cambridge Band; awarding Of
prizes; community singing, led by
Prof. Edgar NJ. welch, Of Philadel-
phia; cOlored quartet (hOme talent);
addresses by William w. Smithers.
of Philadelphia, James P. Darby, of
New Jersey. Edgar w. Lank, of Phil
adelphia. Charles A. Burrous, OF
New Jersey; William H. Welch, Of
Milton. John B. Weleh of New Jer-
sey and Arthur C. ConwelI, of Phil
adelphia.
Saturday. baseball at 2 D. M, be-
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
Must FIGHT TO
ELECT LANDON
SAYS HASTINGS
'COckey' Members Of Par
ty Thinking Only Of
Own Nominees, He Says
70 CONTINUE FIGHT
Calls Relief A Major Is
sue, Says Nation Is In
Peril.

In scoring the New Deal in an ad-
dress at a dinner meeting Of Kent
and Sussex county Republicans on
Friday night in the Belhaven Hotel
at Rehoboth, United States Senator
Daniel o. Hastings warned against
overc0nfidence in this State while
urging the nomination and election
Of the best candidates for Delaware
Offices.
Pointing out that what we need
is an Old-fashiOned honest man for
President" Senator Hastings said
the Republicans have such a person
in Governor Alf M. Landon Of Kan
sas.
United States Senator John G..
Townsend, Jr., chairman Of the SEN
ate Republican Campaign Commit
tee, was dinner host TO which MEM
bers of the Kent and Sussex Coun-
tie Republican Committees, as well
as members Of the Republican State
Committee from the two lower coun-
ties were invited.
Few Kent Member Attend
Only three or four members of the
Kent county committee attended,
Senator Townsend said he regretted
their absence and added he had
been told the Kent Countians had
been instructed to stay away. He
said he considered this a discourtesy
to BIN, but in spite Of that urged
Republicans Of the State to stand to-
gether for victory IN November.
Senator Townsend, as toastmaster,
welcomed his guests. He described
Governor Landon's acceptance
speech as having been full Of COM
mon sense. adding, "and that is
what We need ID this country to-
day.
says Election Most ImportaHt
Il am not going to spring any
surprise on you tonight" he said.
II did not invite you here to name
any candidate for any ONCE. Il has
been my custom every two years to
invite the committee members OF
Kent and Sussex counties to a get
together meeting to devise ways and
means of carrying our State cam
pafen to a successful end and to
create enthusiasm looking to the
election Of the entire Republican
ticket. That is what we are here for
tonight.
Governor Sends Letter
Il think It is a fine thing that we
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
LEGISLATURE TO ACT ON
LIMIT FOR EXPENSES
Amendment Aims To Reduce At
taehe Hiring; Outlay For Mileage

tUNAO AAAAAAN9 VuNANy LWAi AAnCaHO
The next session of the Legisla-
ture, convening in Dover in Janu-
airy, viii act again on a bill propos-
ing a constitutional amendment to
curtail the power Of the General
Assembly members insofar as pay
ing themselves and the hiring OF at
taches are concerned.
Such a bill, which was passed by
the last session of the Legislature.
but requires the approval OF two
consecutive sessions since It con-
tains a constitutional amendment, IS
part OF the economy program laun-
ched by Governor C. Douglass Buck,
most of which became law last year.
The measure, If enacted, would
make the pay of members SIS a day
and would allow those members
within 20 miles of Dover 800 extra
for mileage while those coming be-
tween 20 and 40 miles would receive
$500, and those beyond 40 miles
$500 for mileage. There would be no
pay beyond so days for session OF
the Legislature.
The bill would limit the two
houses in their expenditures for at
taches. The Senate could spend but
$4,000, while the House would be
limited to $4,000.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
TO CONFER ON PROPOSED
MILFORD MOVIE STUDIO

Representatives, Of some mo-
tion picture interests will con-
fer in Milford this week with
Edward NJ. Davis, New York
and Philadelphia stock broker,
and Mayor Pettyjohn Of Mil
ford, on the possibility Of es-
tablishing studios in Milford.
Mr.. Davis has just returned
from a western trip during
which he proposed to motion
picture interests the estab-
lishment Of studios in Milford
where he lives.
While in California, Mr.. Da-
Wis offered several men con-
nected with the motion pic
ture industry enough land at
Milford on which to build a
studio. He agreed to raise
100000 to further this cause.
"I really believe the propo-
sition l have put to them will
work out to the benefit Of Del
aware" Mr.. Davis stated. II
have every reason to believe
we can interest them in COM
ing 10 Delaware"
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
KENT FIREMEN GUESTS
OF SOUTH BOWERS co.
s1st Session Decided TO Hold 1887
Convention In Dover

The Kent County FIremen were
entertained by South Bowers Fire
Company on Wednesday, July 18th
Starting with a fishing trip at
2 O'Clock and ending with a dance
past midnight, the firemen we're not
inclined to settle down to business
very promptly, as the result the S1st
session of the association opened at
$3.50 O'Clock with about SIS present.
Over twenty firemen enjoyed the
fishing trip, mostly the boat ride, as
only 80 fish were caught in the two
boat party. State President Willard
D. Boyce caught the greatest NUM-
ber S; Harry c. Tee landed the first
fish and that was all; Charles Col
Tins of Hartly caught the largest
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
STATE ROAD
PROGRAM HEAVY
Bids For BeaHtificati0A 0f
Highways Also To Be
Opened On August 10.
NEW ROAD PLANNED

Bids for the construction of ten
bridges, a new section of concrete
highway, roadside Identification,
and highway widening will be open
ed by the State Highway Depart
ment at Dover at o'clock, standard
time, August 10.
The work, according to the notice
posted by w. w. Mack. chief engi-
neer, will be carried on under the
provisions of the federal highway
act Of 1885. Men for the work will be
employed at the U. S. Employment
Service Offices in Wilmington, Dover
and Georgetown.
New Road Planned
Included in the work is the con-
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31

and thousands Of cases are expected
to be packed. Growers in the Mil
ton, Nassau. Coolspring, Milford and
Rehoboth sections have found that
the bean crop is profitable and that
it is about as steady a crop as they
can grow. Some seasons weather
conditions are much more favorable
than others, but, taken as a whole,
the growers have been successful
Until a few years ago, growing
beans by the acre for canning was
unheard of in this section. and
proved an innovation to the farm
ers who at FIRST we're skeptical
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
MILFORD SCORES TWO
WINS OVER RED SOX
Washington Baseball Club Bows To
Locals 1870, 1O-5

Last weekend the Milford Baseball
Club being fine fettle took the strong
Washington Red Sox Club in hand
and defeated them twice.
On Saturday the first game which
was hurled By Killen Milford's ace
pitcher resulted In a victory for Mil
ford by a score Of $50. Cannon.
Milford's star third baseman hit two
homers. In all Milford gathered
twenty hits from the offerings Of
Ryan, Washington's pitcher.
On Sunday the locals again defeat
ed the Capital City lads 10 to 5. Can
non again went on a slugging spree
and knocked out two more homers.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
GUARD TO START
TOMORROW FOR
ANNUAL TRAINING
Col. G. ]. Schulz Issues
Orders For Advance
Upon Camp Townsend.
OFFICERS ASSIGNED
74O Enlisted Men And so
Officers To Remain On
Duty Until August Is.

The movement Of the various
units of the 19Sth Coast Artillery,
A. A., National Guard Of Delaware.
for the annual encampment at Camp
Theodore Townsend at Bethany
Beach will start at 1901 O'Clock on
Saturday morning under orders is
sued Monday night by Col George j.
Schulz, commanding officer. The
camp will continue until August Is.
Daylight saving time will govern
the start Of the First Battalion from
the State armory at Wilmington and
standard time will be observed by
the Second Battalion, comprising
troops from Newark, New Castle,
Dover, and Milford. About 740 en-
listed men and so officers will be in
camp.
Governors Day Set
Governors Day has been tenta-
lively fixed for August 13 when
Governor C. Douglass Buck and his
staff will review the troops and Off
GERS from Second Corps Area Head
quarters, Governors Island, and
many other distinguished guests will
attend. Invitations have been sent
officers at Governors Island.
An advance guard consisting Of
Battery c, under command Of Capt
James L. Whaley, will leave for the
camp at z o'clock Thursday morn
ing, daylight saving time. A part of
the duties Of the advance detail will
be the erection of the tents on the
new concrete bases at the camp in
for the arrival Of the
guard in general. Two officers and So
men will comprise the ad-
vance detail. together with a mem
Der Of the medical detachment.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
FARM IMPORTS MAJOR
ISSUE In CAMPAIGN
Evils Of Foreign Trade Agreements
Affecting American Farm Markets

@AAAAN-AA---AA
"The reciprocal trade trade agree
nlentsS especially as they affect farm
products. are going to be a potent
factor in this campaign" declared
Senator William E. Borah, Republic
can, as he was heading for his Idaho
home. Senator Borah was one who
bitterly opposed the passage of the
bill by whose terms President Roos-
evelt was given full authority to ne
gotiate the reciprocal trade agree
ments under which great foods Of
foreign farm products have invaded
the American market; he has con-
sistently demanded repeal Of that
law as the only means Of ending the
menace both to American agricul-
ture and to American industry.
THE farmer is unable to see,
added the Senator, "and myself do
not see, the wisdom of foreign farm
products coming into this country
when we are struggling to meet a
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
Sussex Farmers Expecting
Profitable Lima Bean Crop

Lower Delaware farmers are go
ing to find the lima bean crop a
profitable one this season and the
yield good II weather conditions are
favorable for the next four weeks.
So far the crop is showing up we'll.
The vines are pretty well laden with
blossoms and in some sections pods
have formed and started to fill
Within the past six or seven years
large quantities have been grown
throughout the eastern section Of
Sussex county for canning.
This season canneries have con-
tracted for large acreages, It is said,
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
DENTAL HYGIENIST
TO VISIT MILFORD

Mrs. Mildred H. Harrington,
dental hygienist in Kent
county, with the State Board
of Health, will be at the baby
clinic in the Masonic Building
in Milford, from August 3 to
August 21, every day from 3
until 12 and 1 until 4. She will
be prepared to clean the
teeth of all children starting
to school IN September and
children in the first, second
and third grades. Parents are
urged to take their children to
this clinic.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-31
KENT SOIL GROUP
ELECTS OFFICERS
X. Harry Wilson Chosen For Presl-
dent AZ Dover Meeting

AT a meeting Of the board Of d.
reciors Of the Kent County Agricul-
tural Conservation Association
which was held on the evening Of
July 20 In the State Board Of Agri-
culture building IN Dover, ofilcers
and members Of the county commit
tee were elected for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1887.
r. Harry Wilson Of Dover was
elected president. Ernest S. Matti-
ford, Of Smyrna. as vice president;
Kent County Agent Russell 2. viii
son ss secretary, and L. D. Caulk Of
Woodside as treasurer As the ar
ticles Of the association state that
the president and vice president
shall be members Of the county COM
mittee, IN addition 70 one other
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