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Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
HONORED
AT SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Betty Hammond Wins Award For
Best Girl Citizen

sa
4atflotie program on Hednss.
DAY u the high school marked the
restoration Of Washington's birth
day, II being the nearest assembly
to February p. Mr.. Boston spoke to
the student body about Washington
at the Constitutional Convention,
and giving some Of his charaeteris-
tics as a leader Of that assembly.
The award for the best girl citizen
was made by Mr.. Boston at this
time. The Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution sponsor a contest in
the high schools in each state, hav-
ing the students and the faculty
register their choice for their can
didate for this high honor. Good liv-
ing, citizenship and scholarship are
some of the qualifications. There
were three names presented to the
faculty committee and the award
went to Betty Hammond. The names
Of all candidates from the schools
will be sent to one point and the
girl to go to Washington for the D. |
A. r. Convention will be drawn by
lot. Mr.. Shilling presented to the
scnOOl a bronze medal, engraved on 1
which was the bust of George Wash
ington. This was a Congressional
award to all schools taking part in
the bi-csntennial celebration Of
Washington's birthday in 1882. John
Paul Tawes who has succeeded Mfr.
Boston as teacher, Mr. Boston hav-
ing become inspecting superintend-
emit, was introduced at the assembly.
The motion pictures "Canada's Me-
-rOpolis" and National Parks" were
shown at noon on Wednesday.
The following was the program
presented by Mr.. Miller:
Hymn, Onward, Christian Sol
liers."
Bible reading, Margaret Deputy.
Lords prayer. y
Minute talk. Patriotism" by Pau
Inc Dawson.
Patriotic song. America, The
c
Flag salute. led by Paynter Sharp. {
Song, "The Bells Of St. Mary" a
Washington Day play, "Meet the 4
ON Family" given by Section I'll. 4
Song, "A Beautiful Lady In Blue"
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
MILFORD HIGH MEETS
CAESAR RODNEY HERE
All Remaining Games Bue One VIII
Be Played Home

With one of the outstanding games
Of the winter scheduled for tonight
Milford High begins the home
stretch OF their basketball season.
A meeting with Caesar Rodney is
always a classic in the sport life of
the two schools. This rivalry dates
back through the period when the
County Track and Field meets were
held; when few points always sep
arated Caesar Rodney and Milford.
who usually landed the first two
places in the meet.
Although Milford was defeated in
their first encounter of the present
basketball season. this second meet
ing has all the earmarks of beeOm-
ing a fast and close contest.
The remaining games of the Mil
ford schedule follow:
Friday. Feb. 21-Caesar Rodney.
home.
Tuesday. Feb. 25-Laurel. away.
Friday. Feb. 2S-Lewes. home.
Tuesday, March Georgetown.
home.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
ISSUES WARNING TO
USERS OF WELL WATER
Should BOil Water Before Drinking
TO Avoid Typhoid Fever

Persons dependent on wells for
their water supply are warned
against the dangers OF typhoid in
Delaware. by DR.. A. G. Jost, execu-
tive secretary of the State Board of
Health. who has stressed the danger
as a result OF clogged drains and
food conditions. The danger Of
typhoid outbreak is serious because
Of this condition, he declared
All persons in the State who are
dependent on wells for their water
supply should boil every drop before
they use il, he stated emphatically.
The boiling practice should be fol-
lowed scrupulonsly until the drain
age systems have opened up and it
is clear that refuse Is being carried
of properly.
ut is impossible TO keep contaHii-
mated water out OF wells at present"
he said There are food conditions
all over the state.
The flood conditions caused by
sush and ice hacking up in drain
pipes threatens not only typhoid
fever. he said. but other diarrheal
illness as well. Once an outbreak
oi these diseases gets started, he ex-
planned it is liable to sperad rapid
y. Typhoid is frequently fatal. he
warned.
In Wilmington and Ia towns where /
he water is obtained from deep /
wells which are protected. there Is
'ery little. If any danger, he said.
But in rural sections where water
: covering fields and seeping into
comparatively shallow wells. the
anger Is serious, he emphasized.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
PLANS APRIL |
JOKE ON EMPLOYEES
An Past Sins TO Be Forgiven As Old
EaIeieney Ratings Are serapped


Civil Service has been q Joke under
the Roosevelt adninistrao On. Bat
Chief Spokesman Jim Farley has stilt
another joke 70 spring on Civil Ser
vice employees Of the Postal Service,
and has appropriately fixed April
first as the date when this joke be-
comes effective. Through his first
assistant, Postmaster General Far
ley, under date Of January 80, 1896,
sent the following Official notice to
postmasters in all the large cities
and will notify smaller Offices later:
Effective April /, 1886. a new eff
ficieney rating system for post Office
clerks, city and village carriers,
laborers and other employees under
the jurisdiction Of this Bureau will
be placed in effect.
Authority is hereby granted to all
postmasters to cancel outstanding
remerits on March 81, 1886, and be-
gin the new efficiency system with
out regard to previous records. |
While these records should be re- |
tanned in the files Of the Office, there |
will be no need to transfer the accu-
demerits to the new jacket"
The purpose Of this order is plain.
1t means that every Republican in
the Postal Service IL he chances to
be Civil Service employe, may ex-
pect to be the victim of a cruel
april fool" joke; while Democrats
in the same service, who may have
been naughty or worthless. may ex-
Dect something good in the way of
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Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
SUPREME COURT
GIVES TVARTGHT
TO SELL ELECTRIC
Roosevelt Administration
Wins AS Chief Justice
Hughes Gives Decision.
ONE DISSENTER
Legality OF Entire Tenn
essee Valley Project
Not Interpreted.

Government sale Of electricity
generated at dams constructed for
national defense Of other constitu-
tional purposes was upheld on Nom
day by the supreme Court in its
lOng-awaited iva decision.
Chief Justice Hughes, in an opln-
ion from which Justice AfcReynolds
alone dissented, ruled IN addition
that the government could take
steps to provide a market for such
Surplus power"
But while the court thus placed
its approval on the Tennessee Val
ley Authority's acquisition of trans
mission lines owned by the Alabama
Power Company leading from VIII
son Dam on the historic site Of
Muscle Shoals, Hughes warned:
I'VE limit our decision 20 the case
before us, as we have defined It"
No Decision On aYardsflckD
Despite the limitation, New Deal |
ers were quick to contend that the
7.000-wOrd opinion laid down a
broad giiage Of policy measuring
other iva dams, and similar pro-
jeets scattered throughout the coun-
try.
The court, however, did not pass
on the validity Of the vast Tennes-
see Valley program as a whole, or
on Twas announced intention to
create a .'yardstick" measuring the4
proper cost Of electricity to con-
sumers.
There was instant reaction.
The stock market had one Of its
biggest days in years, with 100000
shares exchanging hands. Utility
stocks wound mp with Losses rang
ng from fractions to three points,
lfler an initial rise attributed 70
wrong gliesslng Z
Hughes Reads Decision
Although concNrring with the ma
ority, four Justices Brandeis, !
Itone, Cardozo and Roberts-held !
ma separate opinion that the court
hould have dismissed for want Of :
Jurisdiction the suit brought by II
iinority stockholders Of the Ala
ANA Power Company.
Hughes, apeaking slowly and =
limited the courts YER !.
let to constitutional issues raised >
/ s1,150,00 contract for purchase
y iva Of power company trans
iission lines, interchange Of power
nd sale of surplus energy to the
iabama company.
BY so doing, the court did not
Turn 10 Pa9e ~, PiPdge
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
THOMAS BANNING
SUCCUMBS AFTER
SHORT ILLNESS
Was Manager Of MilfOrd's
Light And Power Plant
For FOrty-five Years.
LIVED USEFUL LIFE
Active In Municipal Af-
fairs; Member OF Many
FraternaI Orders.

w. Thomas Banning died at his
home on Washington street, South
Milford on Thursday morning at
7 1880 o'clock, after an illness of six
weeks. Funeral services will be con-
| Quoted at his home on Saturday at
p. m, with Pew. Frank Herson ofi-
eiating. Interment will be made in
Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mr.. Banning had been superinten-
dent of the municipal light and wa
ter plant for As years. He assumed
the management of the power plant
from its very beginning and had
held that position until the time Of
his death. The efficient services and
development Of the light and water
plant over this period Of years has
been principally due to the good
management and hard work Of Mr..
Banning.
Through his many active years
he had only two business connec-
tions. AS a young man he learned
the trade as a machinest under the
management of the late George S.
Grier and became a master mechan-
ic while working with the Grier
Machine and Foundry Works, then
located at Haven Lake where the
Milford Woolen Mills now stand.
Mr.. Banning was one Of MiIford's
most liked and respected citizens,
being possessed with that rare abil-
ity to judge right from wrong, and
in all matters pertaining to civic
and social betterment his support
was always given to the cause OF
good government, better school fa-
eilities and the development Of the
community in which he lived. he
was Of a retiring nature. never
seeking publicity. but had 8 great
humane willingness 10 shafs other
peoples troubles.
Not only win Mr.. Banning be a
great loss to the city which he had
served so many years, but a greater
loss % the many persons who got
and pleasure through the
friendship and association OF Tom
Banning.
He would have been seventy-one
rears old in July and was a member
If Temple Lodge No. 9, American
free and Accepted Masons, Crystal
count Lodge No. 10, Independent
)rder of Odd Fellows, Sakimas
tribe No. 10. Improved Order Of
led Men and American Order OF
United Woodmen.
Those surviving are one sister.
FRS. George H. Davis; two daughs
ers, Mrs. R. Arthur Derrickson and
lrs. Bayard v. Wharton, and one
on, Charles F. Banning, all Of Mill
)rd.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
DATES FOR GUARD
INSPECTIONSET
1t. Col. ]. P. Hogan Of
Regular Army To Make
Federal Tour In April.

State inspection Of the 19Sth Coast
Artillery "a. Al National Guard Of
Delaware. will start March % and
the Federal inspection, April 6, ac-
c0rding to announcement made by
Governor Buck as commander Of
the militry forces Of the state
Lieutenant-COlOnel James p. Hogan,
G. A. c.. U. S. A., will make the Fed
eral inspection and Major Harry B.
Van Solver, inspector generals Of
fee, state staff, will conduct the state
inspection.
Dates for the Federal inspection.
follow:
April 6, Battalion Headquarters,
Detachmen and Com
bat Train and Batteries A, b. c and
D, all Of the 19Sth Coast Artillery.
A. A., Delaware National Guard.
April z, Regimental Headquarters,
Headquarters Battery. Service Bat /
lery, Medical Detachment State 4
Stan and Detachment. 19Sth Coast 1
Artillery.
April s. Battery E. Newark. 19sth I
:. A.
April 13, Headquarters Detach-
nent, Second Battalion and Battery
J, 19Sth C. A., Dover.
April IA, Battery F. 19sth C. A.,
Iilford.
April IS, Battery A. 2e1st C. A.,
laurel.
April le. Battery II. 1ssth c. A..
lew Castle.
Inspection Officer Named
Colonel Hogan has been detailed
inspect all units with The excep-
on OF the Medical Detachment
8Sth c. A., which will be inspected
Lieutenant-C Colonel Henry p.
arter, Medical Corps, U. S. Army. !
he inspection will be held in the
sspective State Armories used By [
le units and will include examina-
on Of personnel. equipment, store
lom facilities and records. Il
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Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
MEASLES SPREAD
IN SUSSEX COUNTY
Many Ill In Central Section; Bad
Roads Handicap Physicians

The epidemic Of measles which
prevailed in the northwestern sec
tion OF lower Delaware for the past
eight weeks has spread to the CEN
trail section. A large number of the
pupils of the Georgetown public
schools are i'll, and the disease APP
pears TO be of the most severe type.
So far there have been no deaths.
Coupled with the measles, there
are many cases Of grip in the
county. Physicians are kept busy
and with the almost impossible con-
ditions Of many Of the roads in the
rural sections. caused by the heavy
snow. thaw and rain, they are find
ing it difficult to make their rounds.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
RESUME MENTAL
HYGIENE STUDY
William V. Grier, Milford,
Elected AS Member Of
The Board.

Mental hygiene service to the
schools throughout the State and
other agencies will be resumed on
or about April l, DR.. M. A. Taru-
miami, superintendent Of the State
Hospital ct Farnhurst, and State
psychiatrist, announced on Tuesday
night at the dinner meeting Of the
Delaware State Society for Mental
Hygiene.
This service, particularly to
schools and juvenile delinquents,
was eurtailed last autumn because
Of lack Of funds.
The work is done through the /
State mental hygiene clinic, estab-
lished by the Legislature in 1929
and through its efforts, DR.. Taru-
miami explained, 1000 cases have
been examined and treatment pre-
seribed.
Undoubtedly DR.. Tarumianz ex-
planned, "a few hundreds Of those
treated and examined by the mem
tai hygiene clinic have been assist
ed to such a degree Of adjustment
that further serious conditions have
been eliminated, thus saving not
only human lives from dilapidation /
and deterioration but hundreds of
Of dollars"
The need Of mental hygiene was I
the topic stressed at the dinner (
meeting attended by more than one j
hundred persons interested in edu- {
cation, social work, medicine and 3
psychiatry d
The principal speaker was DR.. Ira a
5. Vile, OF the Children's Health n
Clinic OF New York, who emphasiz- :
d the importance of the prevention v
II mental disorders. v
Officers Reelected d
officers and directors of the So n
.iety were reelected, in addition to (,
he election OF 13 additional MEM
Iers to the board. The society, or F
anized in 1892, is devoted to the c,
Of mental hygiene and fl
leasures for the conservation Of
rental health
Francis v. dupont was reelected r
Mrs. J. Thompson Brown.
ice president; Dr.. G. W. K. For
sst, secretary and treasurer.
Additional directors elected weres
rom New Castle county, DIT. ~
haries L.. Candee. Mrs Ffaaeis Y.
uPont, Mrs. II. w. Elley, Fred H,
awthrop, Mrs Charles +. Richards,
rs. Gilbert I. Stephenson, Willard IN
pringer, Jr., Mrs. Irving Warner ~
I'd Mrs. George A. Elliott. Jr.; from an
ent county, Mrs. Alden B. Richard Vl'
n, Of Dover, and William V. Grier, ~
Milford; from Sussex county, ~ ~
iss Laura Richards, of George ~ -.
wn, and United States Senator - -
,hn G. Townsend, Jr., Selbyville. y, "
reelected are: From p. =,
fnre 70 rage o. FieaseI ant
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday, February Is. TO
Tuesday, February Is, Inclusive

Charles J. Holzmueller, the local
weather recorder, reports the fol-
lowing weather conditions for Mil
ford, from Wednesday. February ID.
TO Tuesday February Is. inclusive.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21
HUSBAND AND WIFE END
LIVES In DOVER HOME
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Magee Are Gas
Victims; Suicide Pact, Police Say

In the gas-filled kitchen of their
State street home, Arley B. Magee,
Sr., aged 63 years, Dover attorney,
and his wife, Mrs. Keturah Wharton
Magee, aged 62 years, were found
dead last Thursday afternoon.
State police say the couple were
victims of suicide pact. It was an
nounced last Friday that no inquest
viii be held.
Arley B. Magee, Jr.. also a lawyer
and only child of the couple, had
telephOned his parents home sew
eral times during the afternoon and
when he got no reply he went to the
house. On entering the dwelling he
detected the odor Of gas. He called
Sergeant Samuel G. Powell of the
State Police, who with Private Dam
iel n Sullivan. went to investigate.
Find Bodies
Making their way to the kitchen
the officers found the bodies. They
had evidently been sitting in chairs
before the gas range. Mrs. Magee |
had fallen from the chair to the 4
floor but the body Of Mr.. Magee
was still in the chair and leaning
against the wall in corner along /
side the range, four burners Of /
which were turned on.
The couple had apparently placed
sheet over the gas range and
pulled It over their heads after turn-
Ing on the gas. The sheet was still
oYer Mr.. Magee and part Of the
range.
After making an investigation
Sergeant Powell said there was no
ioubt IN his mind but what it was
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Milford chronicle., 1936-02-21

Total rain and SNOW Est &
s-Rain se-Snow
The following winds and condi-
tions prevailed during the same
period.
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Birthday Party For
Mrs. Linton Curry

Mrs. Linton Curry, Supervisor
of the WPA Women's Work Cen
ter, was given a very pleasing
birthday party at the close OF
work yesterday afternoon.
"A birthday box containing many
useful articles of wearing ap-
parel was presented by Mrs.
Piedad PARA, forewoman on be-
half of the workers, and a huge
cake weighing seven pounds, dec
GRATED with candles, adorned the
table. surrounded by flowers. Mrs.
Curry in a few very appropriate
remarks expressed her apprecia-
ton of the thoughtfulness of her
workers.
The cake which was made by
one of our local bakers, decorated
with thread, spools, thimbles and
needles was cut, and each of the
workers was given a piece.
The party was enlivened by a
stringed orchestra led by Mr.. Bar
rosO. Mr.. McInnis, the time
keeper, sang the Kicking Mule"
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O'Bryants Return
Home Last Night

Professor Horace O'Bryant
principal of the Key West Junior.
Senior High School, and Mrs
O'Bryant returned over the Over
Sea Highway last evening from q
vacation trip of two months at
Oxford, Florida.
The O'Bryants state that they
spent their vacation at their old
home on farm enjoying country
life. Professor O'Bryant will
spend the few weeks preceding
the opening of school, preparing
for the 1867 school term.
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IN CIRCUIT -COURT.- STATE OF
FLORIDA, ELEVENTH. JUDICIAL.
CIRCUIT. MONROE COUNTY. IN
CHANCERY.
FLORENCIO V, REYES,

FLORIDA, ELEVENTH. JUDICIAL.
CIRCUIT. MONROE COUNTY. IN
CHANCERY.
FLORENCE V. REYES,
Complainant, fff,
ANGELA FOSTER REYES,
Defendant. Asf
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
1t appearing by the sworn bill
filed in the above stated cause that
ANGELA FOSTER REYES, the de-
PENDANT therein named, is a nom
resident of the State of Florida and
resides at 81 Convent AVek New
York City, New York; that said de-
PENDANT is over the age of twenty
one years: that there is no person
in the State of Florida the service
of a summons in chancery upon
whom would bind said defendant.
1t is therefore ordered, that said
defendant be and she is hereby re-
CURED to appear to the bill of COM
fore Monday, the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, A. d. 1886, otherwise the
allegations of said bill will be taken
as confessed by said defendant.
1t is further ordered that this or
der be published once each week
for four consecutive weeks in The
Key West Citizen, newspaper pub
lished in said county and state.
Done and ordered this 9Th day of
August, A. ID. 1886.
(SEAL) ROSS C. SAWYER,
Clerk Circuit Court.
ALLAN b. CLEARE, JR.,
Solicitor for Complainant.
aug6-13-20-27; sept3, 1886
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MANY SPECIALS
AT EINHORN'S

Enihorn's Grocery, corner Du-
val and Olivia streets, is today ad-
vertising a long list of weekend
specials on sale at this store.
Savings can be made on prac-
tically all staple items used in the
home by taking advantage of these
prices on Friday and Saturday,
Mr.. Einhorn points out.
Almost al items advertised are
nationally advertised brands which
assures the purchasers of getting
first grade merchandise.
In connection with the grocery,
Mr.. Einhorn operates a wholesale
and retail feed store and carries
a fine line of feeds for poultry
and livestock.
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Fern Chapter To
Hold Celebration

Fern Chapter 21, Order o.
Eastern Star, will hold an annual
Robert Morris birthday celebra-
ton tomorrow afternoon, begin
ming at 4 o'clock, at Rest Beach.
Each member of the chapter is
privileged to bring one guest, it is
stated, while all visiting members
are invited to attend.
Anyone wishing to attend, who
has no mode of transportation,
will be accommodated by 'phon-
ing Miss Nellie Louise Russell,
worthy matron. 63-J. who will
provide transportation, it is
stated.
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Miss Rose Albury
Leaves Over Highway

Miss Rose Mary Albury left
over the highway yesterday morn
ing for Washington, D. c., where
she will visit for two weeks with
friends after WHICH she will en-
roll at Providence Hospital in
that city.
Graduating from the Convent
of Mary Immaculate with the class
of 1885. she attended st. Mary's
Academy in Windsor, Ontario,
Canada. last year as a Freshman.
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CARD OF THANKS

We take this means of express.
ing our sincere appreciation to
our friends for their kind assist.
ance during our recent bereave-
ment, the death of our beloved
one, Mrs. Mary Nottage. To those
who gave the use of their cars,
the donors of the beautiful floral
tributes and messages of sym
pathy. we are indeed grateful.
aug27-1t THE FAMILY.
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dent of Gas Appliances, Inc, dis
tributors of Electrolux kerosene
operated refrigerators in this ter
ritory. Mr.. Shepherd is the local
representative of this concern.
Enjoying a good business here,
Mr.. Shepherd finds that the kero-,
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LEG AIS
IN CIRCUIT COURT. STATE OF
FLORIDA. ELEVENTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, MONROE COUNTY.
IN CHANCERY.
MARIA MONDARES,
Complainant,
VS.. 4< 81
JOSE MONDARES, = y

JOSE MONlAISIho, y
Defendant.
1t appearing by the sworn bill
filed in the stated cause that
Jose Mondares, the defendant there
in named, is nonresident of the
State of Florida and is now station
ed on the L. S. S. "NokOmis," in At
lantic waters, care of Postmaster
New York, New York; that said de-
PENDANT is over the age of twenty
one years; that there is no person in
the State of Florida the service of a
summons i'll chancery upon whom
would bind said defendant.
1t is therefore ordered that said
defendant be and he is hereby re-
quired to appear to the bin of COM
plant filed in said cause on or be-
fore Monday, the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, A. ID. 1886, otherwise the al
legations of said bill will be taken
as confessed by said defendant.
1t is further ordered that this or
der be published once each week
for four consecutive weeks in The
Key West Citizen, a newspaper pub
lished in said county and state.
Done and ordered this goth day
of July, 1886.
(SEAL) ROSS c. SAWYER,
Clerk Circuit Court.
BY FLORENCE f. SAWYER,
Deputy Clerk.
Solicitor for Complainant.
jly3O; aug6-13 %
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sene-operated Electrolux is going
over big in the Miami territory.
In an advertisement in this is
sue of The Citizen Mr.. Shepherd
points out that this mechanical re-
frigerator has numerous features
that are outstanding and worthy
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of consideration by one con-
tenplating the purchase Of 3 re-
frigeratOr.
Kerosene-Operated ElectrOlux
has no moving parts, needs no
servicing. makes no noise. has no
odor and is air cooled.