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Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
THE FIRST DAY OF MAY

The year might be divided into
three epochs. The real time of be-
ginning is Labor day, when people
return with enthusiastic faces and
attened purses from vacations, and
prepare to fill their home towns
with the hum of social and other ac-
tivity.
January 1st is like the equator,
which is shown on every map, but
you never know when you cross it.
So January 1st is a poetic thought,
a day which we have appointed to
remind us that life, like an ever
flowing stream, bears all its sins
away" as the old hymn put it.
May 1st is the most festive of these
eDochal dates. The occupations of
the good old summer time begin.
The ball parks and golf links are
opening, the thud of the woolly ten
mis- ball is heard, the fishermen are
thronging the streams, and the roads
are crowded with motorists. For
many centuries joy seeking spirit !
has burst forth on this date. The
crowds dancing around the may-pole |
in 'Merrie England" told the happi- !
ness of the season.
Many minds take the first of May
more seriously. In other lands So
cialist and other organizations which
seek great changes in our economic
system choose it for their demon
strations. Blood sometimes flows, on
an occasion once noted as the time
when children and adults should go
forth in the field to pick spring
flowers.
In some cities, May 1st is moving
day, when families pack their belong
ings on the trucks and go through
the dusty and fatiguing process of
family removal. In the working 4
world here in Milford, May day is
simply one more work day, when all
must drill through the usual tasks
Of the job. Let us not forget that /
May day is the first of a glorious I
season Of outdoor activity, when I
bright skies and soft airs call us into I
he beauty and exhilaration of this e
world.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
JEST by MR.. WALLACE

Secretary Wallace's latest reason
for refusing to agree to the DubIi-
cation Of the names of farmers who
have received more than $40 0O0 In
year from the AAA is that IN do
so might expose the farmers daugb-
ters to kidnapers. This is doubtless
Mr.. Wallace's little joke.
Unfortunately, the issue which
Senator Vandenberg has raised in
making the suggestion Of publicity
for thte larger AAA payments can
not be disposed Of so easily. It Is inn
portant that the public be acouainf-
ed with the extent, If any, to which
the policy of paying farmers not to
raise crops has benefited the larger
farmers, or interests outside of far
ming altogether. If there are anv
farmers who, for not growing crops.
nave received enough money to en-
danger their daughters safety from
kidnapers, that is surely a matter of
public interest.
Perhaps If the Department Of Jus-
tice agrees to. assign a G-man to ey-
cry $4,000 non-producing farmer
Mr.. Wallace will give up opposition
entirely and give out the desired
names, in respect TO which iegiti-
mate curiosity is mounting.-Balti-
more Sun (Dem.).
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24

objection to the plan proposed is
that the accidents over which the
nation groans, are not usually pro-
duced at the points where cars are
operated at more than so miles per
hour. Those speeds are recorded out
in the country, and along the main
boulevards Outside OF cities and
towns.
While there are more or less col
lisions in such locations, yet the
bulk of the accidents probably occur
in cities and towns. They result
largely from claiming the right Of
way at intersections, turning too fast
around corners. and careIessness by
both motorists and pedestrians.
Probably in the great majority of ac-
cidents, cars were going less than
so miles per hour.
Some change in popular psychol-
ogy is needed before accidents can
be reduced to any marked extent
Tinkering with the cars won't help |
solve the problem until we change |
peoples point Of view.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S Balti-
more speech expressed the feeling
that the great majority of the peo-
pie over IS years of age should be
able to retire from active work and
feel secure of their living. Many of
these elderly folks have had but poor
and lean pickings off the bountiful
table of our national wealth.
Yet there is a large selection Of
these Oldsters who do not propose
to be laid on any shelf if they can
help it. They realize that any aid
their families or the government
can give them will not provide the
things they need, and used to have
in their best days.
Hence they will keep working as
long as they can find those who will
employ them or buy their products. !
1t is not probable that any law will |
ever be passed which will keep peo-
pie from working as long as they
want to or can find work. When
people enjoy their occupation, it is
tragedy to tell them they must
quit.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
MARRIAGE AND SANITY

What effect does marriage have OF
d persons chance Of remaining san.
and mentally normalg This cues.
tion was discussed at a meeting Of
the New York branch Of the Ameri-
can Psychological Association. A re-
port was given which suggests that
your chances Of keeping in good
mental health are Improved If you
are married.
Many married people have gone
"haywire." The Bible uttered a pro-
found truth when it said it is not
good for man to be alone. Thought
is a good thing, but there is such a
thing as thinking too much. Il is
good to have an outlet for your
thoughts.
That outlet is not always pleasant.
Many husbands and wives say sting
ing things to each other. So much
acid is exchanged that many mar
riages grow sour and blow up. Yet
when people say disagreeable things
they often get unhealthy thoughts
out Of their systems.
Men and women get freak notions,
which if allowed to increase in pow
er, could create mental disturbance.
When the husband or wife laughs at
the others wild notions, it helps one
to see life in a correct light.
Lack of adequate occupations make
some folks abnormal. When people
get married. they at least do not suf-
fer from lack of things to do. After
the living has been earned, and the
home maintained and the children
clothed and educated, there is not
much time left in which to dream
antastic notions. The unmarried
person is like the untamed colt,
which may go wild and roam the
'lains. Marriage is a harness, in
which one settles down regularly and
oes his days work, and comes back
D the home at night for feed and
est. This helps make a sane and
Ormal life.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24

girl on the floor. tramples All owe,
her. and then. picking her up wbiis
she wildly tosses her arms around
bis neck. iiercely Whirls around and
around, then throws her down again
Actually the relief message Is
confession that in three years no
dent has been made in our biggest
national problem unemplovmenf
and relief Recovery has not bronehs
re-employment-and for this indus.
try is blamed, just 90 the supreme
Court i0 blamed for loss of revenue
because Il upheld the Constitution
Il seems not to occur that perhans
the New Deal policies should ~
blamed for both
The second Roosevelt pronounce
ment is so clearly political thai \
seems impossible anyone should take
II seriously. As he left for his N.
cation, commission was announced
that is 70 make a Survey Of ira
Government with a view 10 recon-
mending reorganization and co-ordi-
nation. This. II is explained IL n
line with the Roosevelt pledge 10 re-
duce the size and cost Of govern
ment
That pledge was made four years
ago. Since that time, Mr.. Roosevelt
has tremendously expanded the Gov
ernment both in size and cost He
has added 250,OOO iobholders TO ne
payroll, has created commissionq
bureaus and agencies until the con-
fusion is appalling and co-ordination
a joke.
He has added vastly to the weight
and power of the Federal bureau
cracy until its shadows hangs heavy
and menacingly over the land.
And having done all this despite
ais promise, here on the threshold
II his campaign for reelection. with
he huge machine he has built up he
ng used to keep him in office. he
olemnly proposes a commission N
survey" the situation, whose rec.
cannot possibly he
made until after the election.
Il does seem that If the peonIe
wallow that, they will swallow anv-
hing.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
P. 0. s. OF A. INITIATES
CLASS AT MAGNOLIA


With National officers, State on
GERS and Fast State officers present,
the Patriotic Order Sons Of Ameri-
ca took another bound forward last
Friday night at Magnolia when q
class of twenty-eight candidates
were initiated into the mysteries Of
the order. The candidates coming
from the lower end Of the State will
be assigned to Camp No. 2 at Hart
" and Camp No. 10 at Magnolia.
Later some Of the new members may
select camp nearer their home so
as TO be able to attend regular meet
ings. The activities Of the order
seem to have Just begun, there Is
already another class Of Is, mostly
from the same sections OF the State,
ready TO be initiated within the next
week. Another class initiation will
be held at Harrington on May IL.
Camp No. 10 of Magnolia was host
to the delegation which was headed
by National Conductor, George +.
Irwin Of Wilmington; National
Guard, NJ. B. Winnamon Of Mary !
land; Pennsylvania State Secretary. !
Charles B. Helms; also National Di-
rector Of the Minute Men, Of Phila-
delphia; Pennsylvania State Master
Of Forms, Harry ]. LeaTy, Philadel-
phia, and Captain Cleveland Hilson,
editor Of the Minute Men Bulletin,
Speeches were confined
10 just the three Pennsylvania
guests. Over one hundred attended
he meeting. The following present
md past officers were among those
n attendance: p. s. P. Thomas NJ.
Wilmington; P. s. P. E. Y.
Dover; p. S. P. w. w.
lerper, Cheswold; P. S. P. Harry C. ;
Zee, Harrington; P. S. P. Harry ].
Wilmington: p, S. P. John {
Davidson and J. Ralph McIlvaine, ,
Iagnolia; State Chaplain, w. S. s
'antwell; State Secretary, George a
:. Irwin, Wilmington. These and d
ther State officers present we're in
The hostess camp served
before adjournment. 0
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
Comments AbOnt Col. Townsend
By Newspapers On Peninsula
delaware State News, DoVer)
COL. THEODORE TOWNSEND

His life Of and thoughtful activity in all thar
served to make for better conditions and he has left deep impress
in the minds Of his associates As domneerng force in what IS
known rural journalism, he held first place for years He had
high ideals and worthy example for the generation Of news
paper workers."
These words contained the personal tribute paid by william
H. Hill editor emeritus of the Wilmington Morning News and dean
OF Delaware newsPaPemen the memory of Colonel Theodore
Townsend whose death occurred last week. up most eoounr
the life work of the Milford publisher.
Colonel Iownsend long life indeed dedicated TO an earnest
and thoughtful activity in all that served make for cond
TONS and it that his has left impress in the
minds OF those of his associates who survive him.
The publisher Of the Milford Chronicle represented the very highest
of newspaper publishers His charming personty kindness
gcOusness and consideration of his fellow for him the
esteem and deep friendship of hosts of Dawareans among whom the
editor and publisher of the Delaware was privileged TO be
numbered His vire Pen during the many years filled the ed
tora columns of the Milford paper welded great influence Del
affairs, always in the side of public welfare progressive ad
Colonel Townsends passing last week. following long illness
saddened his many friends throughout the The many tributes
that have been paid his memory indicate that his fourscore years
and one lived vain, but that Delaware better
today for the work of this who has gone his final rest
And extending their sympathy and successor G.
Marshall Townsend these many Deawarean join hope that his
future the helm the Milford Chronicle be fruitful
OF achievement the long years his father stood the wheel
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
Milford, Friday, April "a, 1886
WHILE NOT UNFXPECTED by

WHILE NOT UNEXPECTED by
his associates here at the Chronicle
Office, the death of Col. Theodore
Townsend on Thursday evening of
last week came as a severe blow to
each and every member of the
Chronicle family. His life work Of
varied interests of a public nature
and for public betterment are we'll
known throughout the State. They
need no eulogy or comment. OF his
private business life the public knew
but little. It was to us here at the
Chronicle office the honesty of in
tent, of the kindliness of his nature,
of his desire for square dealing and
fair treatment for his employees, of
his insistence that contacts with our
customers should at all times be
approached with the viewpoint of
the best interests of the customer
to be considered, was stamped. We
knew the man, we loved. honored
and respected him. With his ideal
for public service we agree. He has
left us a legacy which will be an
honor and privilege to maintain. We
shall carry on; having before us at
all times the knowledge of his de-
sire that the Chronicle shall serve |
the City of Milford, Sussex
and Kent Counties and the State of
Delaware. A gentleman has passed |
- but his work shall be continued.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
(From The Morning News. Wilmington
A PERSONAL TRIBUTE

Although paths crossed only long intervals Theodore
Townsend always stopped when and with hand extended and
backed by CHEEKY greeting made clear that friendship had
dured While he my junior by few years. lines parallel
He natvebOn Deawaean but he welcomed the coming of
Pennsy born who destined by kindly fate become
identified with the my friend served well for years. His life
of and thoughtful activity all that served make
for better conditions and he has left deep impress the minds of
his associates As dominating force in what known rural
journalism he held first place for years. He had high ideals and
worthy example for the generation of newspaper workers 1t
keen regret the passing fourteen months of three fellow
workers who my life strangers for only short then
helpful and stimulating coworkers chosen field shall
Theodore Townsend miss the other who preceded him and
the that thrs-Aert w. Cummns and
Taylor For all three it has Sic gloria mHnd.
WILLIAM H. HILL, Editor Emeritus.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24

THE CAMPAIGN in Delaware, so
far as the Republican Party is con-
cerned, got under way on Wednes-
day when the delegates met in con-
vention assembled and elected dele
gates and alternates to attend the Ma
tional Convention at Cleveland in
June. At the same time a new State
Central Committee was elected. AS
the time for the regular State Con-
vention for the naming of a State
ticket approaches the fireworks will
begin to fly. A general outline of
the procedure to be1foIloweds by the
Republican party during the COM
ing campaign was forecast by the
comments heard at Wednesdays
convention. The present national
administration viii not be spared,
and it's huge waste of national funds
will certainly be one of the Outstand-
ing attacks against the Democrats |
now in power at Washington. So
for as local State issues are con-
cerned, they have not shaped up to
The point where comment is possible
Al this time.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
Sunday Star. wilmington
NESTOR on DELAWARE PUBLISHERS PASSES


the passing of COL Theodore Townsend editor and publisher
of the Milford Chronicle Delaware loses important and influential
Citizen and journalism, exmphed in the country weekly of
successful practitioners In years. because of age and
i'll health Col Townsend had nquhed much of the active conduct
of the Chronicle his Mr. G. Marshall Townsend but the
ed almost synonymous
COL Townsend had been active in different fields that
his work made impress public Institutions Partcu-
lary the school system and the Delaware State Hospital Farm
hurst of which he director for many years. shrewd and
canny business with flair for the in which his public
would be interested and broad understanding of Delaware and its
people, COL Townsend richly earned the honO his colleagues and fe
low citizens delighted to offer him.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
MEMORIAL SERVICES
FOR COL. TOWNSEND
Students And School Board Pay
Tribute TO Late Leader


At a regular meeting Of the Boart
Of Education OF the Milford Specia
School District on April 81, the
Board received a report Of the fol.
lowing appropriate memorial ser
vice held in the schools Of the dis
trict on Friday afternoon, April n,
In memory Of Col Theodore Town
send. the president OF the board.
l. Hymn, "Harkl The Vesper Hymn
Is Stealing"
2. Bible reading, 2Srd Psalm, read
by Felix Mick.
3. Lords prayer
4. Poem. Away" Reilly. read by
Frank Donovan.
5. Hymn, "Old Rugged Cross, !"
added at elementary SCHOOL,.
6. Minute Of Silence.
z. Tape, by Charles Breme.
8. Hymn, Might Shadows Falling"
The Board then took Official recog-
milton of the passing Of the late
President of the Board In the fol-
lowing resolution:
Whereas. The Milford Board of
Education has suffered great loss
through the recent death OF Col.
Theodore Townsend who had served
for nine 90 years as President, and
for sixteen (l6) years as a member,
and
Whereas. Col. Townsend had de-
voted many years Of his life TO ad- !
vancing the cause OF education not
only in his own District Of Milford, |
but throughout the State as a whole,
and
Whereas, His contribution to the
cause Of education has been far
reaching. lasting and of incalculable
value to generations of citizens,
teachers and pupils In our public
schools. therefore,
Be It Resolved, That the Board of
Education of the Milford Special
School District hereby expresses its
deep admiration for the unceasing
efforts, strength OF purpose, and
vision which Col.
Townsend brought to his work, and
that we make note OF the love and
admiration which the people Of Mil
ford and Of Delaware. the teachers
IN the schools and the children them !
selves have felt for him. {
Further Be It Resolved, That the I
Of the Board be expressed
o his family, that these resolutions 7
De spread upon the minutes, and that e
he Secretary Of the Board be direct v
ID to transmit a copy to each mem
'er Of his family and to the press. \
WALTER L. GRIER
PFesident-elect
DANIEL HIRSCH
ce-President-eIect !
GEORGE H. DRAPER, Jr. u u
HARRY H. MULHOLLAND !
ROBERT E. SHILLING =
Secretary :.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
RELIEF COST FAILS
TO SHOW ECONOMY
Jnggled Bookkeeping Said 70 Give
Misleading Flgures-No Dent
Made IN Problem
~ Frank R. Kent

by Frank r. Kent
Taken From ''The Philadelphia Eve
ming Bulletin" Of March "a, 1885,
Perhaps this campaign viii show
how far the American people can be
played for suckers and whether, as
is contended by some, they always
can be fooled by those who know
how TO do il and are to some extent
fooled themselves-tha is, believe in
their own stun.
II. for example. they accept at face
value the two most recent prOmul-
cations from Mr.. Roosevelt, there
apparently is no limit to their sap
pishness and anything can be put
over on them. II will be interesting
to see.
The first and most patiently hOl-
low Of these White House pronounce
ments is the relief message, in which
81, 500, 0,000.O is asked for relief in
stead Of the $4,000, 100000 last year.
The idea is that this will appear very
economical, indeed. will show that
progress has been made. The reverse |
is true.
Not only is there no appreciable
diminution Of the number on relief. |
but practically none in the amount /
available. The appearance is due en-
tirely to bookkeeping jugglery.
For instance, the CCC, which last
year was given one-eighth of the re-
lief money, this year is put down for
1851, 100000 in the ordinary budget
Also there is an unexpended balance
Of about S2,100, 100000, money which
was allotted, but simply could not be
spent. Also $SSO,OOO,O0O of the sum
asked last year was to cover expen-
iitures Of the preceding year.
So take il all in all the relief fund
or next year will amount to $S.857,-
100000, which is not far from $4,-
l00,000,000 and makes the pretense
# economy far fetched.
However, there are other features
Il the message just as interesting as
he misleading figures. One is the !
epetitiOn of the President that Il is
he fault of the Supreme Court and
Ot his that the loss of revenue"
rom the processing taxes of the !
lAA has been sustained.
In other words, the court is to be
famed for knocking out an uncon- S
titutiOnal tax, not he for compelling n
to enact an unconstitution- f
law. n
The other feature is the reitera- p
on Of the statement that it is up e
private industry to absorb unem- Il
lOyed and solve the relief problem. n
or three successive years he has Il
lid exactly that, each time predict n
g that within the year the New fs
cal policies would produce a busi- h
ess recovery that would make II d
Issible. n
Each time the declaration has been ri
flowed by kicking business in the
ce, keeping it in a state of appre- n
'nsion and encouraging efforts to 4,
ldermine confidence. n
The whole record of first encourage a,
g business, then kicking it, and n,
en- patting ID. makes one think Of 4
e Apache dancer who throws the :, -
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
y the Editorial Writer Every Evening wilmington
COL THEODORE TOWNSEND DIES

After lingering Illness due largely advanced years. Colonel
Theodore Townsend 81 years old dead his home Milford
As founder and editor of the Milford Chronicle auditor;
advocate and Of the of public education;
national guardsman Republican prominence and as past
president of the DeMarVa Press Association he known the
length and breadth of Peninsula and many other places
While the dean of the fraternity
longing William H. HILL editor emeritus of the Wilmington
News he dean of the weekly 1t also should
said of him that he died of the fact that he and
G. Marshall Townsend who survives him. built the largest weekly
newspaper the Dmarva Peninsula have consone
the of life know that that had been reared and
trained that he could rake his fathers burden where he laid down
and carry the Chronicle greater heights of achievement
Colonel Townsend born Milford but he belonged
entire He thought Delaware loved Delaware and lived Del
all times and in all places commonwealth had
more loyal SON.
The people of Delaware regret his DEATH They will miss him.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
@HARRY DAVIS" HULL
BLOCKS LOCAL CANAL,

The hull of the old burned steam
er, Harry Davis" which has been
in the canal at Milford for many
years is giving the city considerable
concern, in that the wreck has rot
ted away to such an extent as to
block the waterway, and become a
menace. A committee has been NAM
ed to find some means to do away
with the old boat.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
MILFORD GETS TWO NEW FLAGS

Two flags have been donated the
City Of Milford by the American
Legion Post of Milford, one for
stormy weather and one for clear.
The flags viii be raised every day
at the proper times in the Plaza.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24

Advertising begins when the in
fant is born, when he first hollers
for his food. Such an essential
method of getting the things anybody
needs can't be neglected when you
grow up and get into business.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
MILFORD ROTARY CLUB ELECTS

At the meeting of the Milford
Rotary Club held Monday evening
in the New Windsor Hotel, the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Max Cohen; vice president,
DR.. Lester o. Adkins: secretary,
Irving Burton; treasurer, c. D.
directors, Charles E.
Varney, Roscoe Galloway and Will
liam v. GTier.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24
From The State Sentinel, DOver)
COLONEL TOWNSEND

Colonel Theodore Townsend editor of the Milford Chronicle for
half century and founder of that newspaper died his home
Milford Thursday night after illness of some months
born Milford and lived there all his life though ne
intimately all parts the State in his activities
Colonel Townsend will be missed by thousands of Dawans
He was interested all militia churches public
schools and our civic and political life general He citizen
with ideas and ideals. We all mourn his loss.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24

COOPERATION is THE slogan Of
the present day. The town where
the people cooperate for home town
advancement is the one that will go
ahead.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-24

THE TOWN CAN'T GET much tax
money out Of its home stores unless
IL gives them money support by buy
ing their goods.