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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
MANY MPERIED
BY TERRIFIC
SQUALL SUNDAY
Scores Saved After Thrill
ing Adventures; Coast
Guard Kept Busy.
WAVES Is FEET HIGH
Fl. d. Mccullough, Jr. and
Clum Warren Have
Narrow Escapes.

Hundreds Of lives were endang-
cred OF the Delaware coast Sunday
when a freakish squall churned
smooth sea into diabolical fury.
Like so many match boxes, hun
dreds of row boats and small fish
ing craft were tossed wildly on gi-
gantic waves.
No Lives Lost
No lives we're reported lost This
was due to the combined efforts of
coast guardsmen, experienced wa
termen, cool heads plus the mira
culous. Scores of men and women
were saved as their boats were
about to capsize.
Many fishermen all week have
been nursing sore arms and blister
ed palms-the marks Of pulling oars
and handling ships during the storm.
And many a fisherman, safe at
home, is still wondering by what
chance or miracle it is that he Is
alive.
Women Keep Calm
Women kept calm and helped.
baiIing out the water while men
worked the oars.
The tide was coming IN and the
northwest wind, bucking the tide,
caused the huge waves Had the
tide and wind been blowing out to
sea, there would have been a differ
ent story to tell.
In one case, two women at Kits
Hammock who had helped at the
oars, when their motor stopped, be-
came hysterical when their row boat
reached shore.
Hail Storm Reported
The high wind swept the coast
throughout this region. though Only
ntrthern Delaware experienced a
peppering Of hail stones the size Of
a mans fingernaiI. In the vicinity
Of Woodland Beach, it was reported.
the hail was as large as guinea eggs.
The peak Of the squall lasted for
about Is or 20 minutes.
With the exception Of the squall.
Sunday was an ideal day for fish
ing and sailing, and Leipsic, Boy
ers Beach, Little Greek, Lewes and
Rehoboth were thronged with ex-
cursionists.
Calls Sent For Boats
Calls were sent to Bowers Beach
for motor boats that could fight the
waves. Strong men put out in larger
craft to guide in and tow, when
necessary, helpless row boats.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
FIRE COMPANIES
AIDED BY SUSSEX
Sussex Firemen Receive Allowances
Both From State And Levy Court

Fifteen motorized fire departments
Of lower Delaware have received
their checks for $354.00 from Coun-
ty Comptroller Oscar W. Allen, rep
resenting the appropriation from the
State Insurance Commissioner.
Under a statute passed a few
years ago. a per cent Of premiums
Of the Insurance companies revert
to the fire companies. This is paid
into the insurance commissioner
who in turn pays the amount over
70 the Levy Court Commissioners Of
Sussex county.
Three Of the companies, Delmar.
Bridgeyille, and Glendale, each re-
ceived S354.01, which was one cent
more than the other twelve.
Those receiving the appropriations
were. Miliville Volunteer Fire Com
pany. Delmar Fire Department, Inc,
Bridgegille Fire Company, Inc, FL
lendale Fire Department, George
town Fire Company. Seaford Volun-
teer Fire Company, Greenwood Fire
Company. Inc. Millsboro Fire Com
pany. Laurel Fire Department, Sell
byyille Volunteer Fire Company,
Milton Fire Department, Inc, Lewes
Fire Company. Inc, Rehoboth Beach
Fire Company. Frankford Volunteer
Company. Blades Volunteer Fire
A few weeks ago each company
received an appropriation Of $500
from the Levy Court.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
81 TRUCKS FITTED In
KENT FOR FIRST AID
Fifty-Eight Men Trained BY Red
Cross To Render Help 10 injured

Kent county becomes the first
county in the United States to have
a fully equipped and rigidly trained
mobile first aid unit.
The 80 trucks of the Kent county
division of the State Highway De-
partment are operated by employees
in the maintenance unit who have
passed examinations and been
awarded certificates by the Della
ware Red Cross Also. each truck
has first aid equipment for use in
any highway emergency case. They
actually are first aid stations on
wheels.
Carry Red Cross Insignia
Prominently marked with the ON
cial Red Cross insignia, these trucks
can easily be spotted on the high-
ways and the services Of the men
and equipment are ready for anyone
in need OF immediate help
In announcing that Kent county
leads the nation In having mobile
first aid units, Lammot DUPONT. Jr.,
chairman of the Delaware RED
Cross, said that the presence Of
these trucks on the highways IN ad-
dltion TO the already well establish
ed first aid stations in state highway
police Offices and fire halls, ought to
become q considerable factor IN re-
ducing the extent Of injuries in
highway and other accidents.
Fifty-eight highway employees Of
the Kent County division have pass
ed the standard first aid courses
offered by the Delaware Red Cross
and the Delaware Safety Council.
OF these men. AZ later passed the
advanced first aid courses which
means that each Of the ~ men had
Is hours Of training and Is prepared
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
STATEBATTERY
MAKES RECORD
261st Coast Artillery. Re-
turns After Two Weeks
At Fort Hancock.

Members of Battery A, 261st
Coast Artillery, H. D., Delaware
National Guard, who returned to
their home armory at Laurel last
Saturday night, made a fine record
with nine direct hits, firing of 10
inch disappearing gun over an
eight-mile range during their two
weeks training at Fort Hancock, N.
J.
The battery had it's first record
firing practice last Tuesday. On
that day the battery, firing the big
gun at Battery Granger" made six
direct hits out of eight shots fired.
The target was demolished. This
gave the battery a score Of 104.6.
The target was a pyramidal tar
get reaching about Is feet above the
water. It was IL feet square. The
target was towed by the army mine
planter "Ord" at a range of about
eight miles to sea. A towing cable
of 600 yards was used.
Second Practice Held
On Thursday the battery held its
second record firing practice. MAX
ing three direct hits out Of three
record shots, making a score Of
1918. Because of poor visibility,
only three out Of the eight record
shots to be fired could be fired
on Thursday.
Colonel Lloyd B. Magruder Of the
general star, U. S. Army, now COM
manding office Of the Harbor De-
feuse Of Sandy Hook, complimented
tbe Delaware National Guard bat
terry on IT'S firing record. Colonel
Magruder said Battery A had made
sueh a IRE record It was credit TO
Delaware and to the o. S. Army
ashouid an emergency arise whereby
this organization was called into
service" Colonel Magruder told the
battery, "I would like to command
such an organization"
Not Eligible For Trophy
In spite Of the high record Battery
A. 261st Coast Artillery, is not ELI
gible to win the Coast Artillery AS
sociation trophy. as it consists OF
onIv one battery. The high score the
battery made would place it high IN
the competition for the trophy were
il eligible. Completion of the organ
ization of the new Battery l3, 26lst
Coast Artillery, at Georgetown, Will
bring the 261st Coast Artillery into
the competition.
CAPTAIN William L. Torbert COM
manded Battery A at camp and was
assisted by Lieutenants Luke L.
Light and Harry Jarman. Lieuten-
ant-Colonel Harry B. Stark and Cap
tain Sylvan Berliner we're instruc-
tors Of the battery.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
SLIGHT INCREASE in
LIQUOR LICENSES
Despite Fact That go Persons Were
Refused Licenses

Sixty persons who applied for
LIQUOR licenses for the fiscal year,
starting wednesday were refused
because the Delaware Liquor Com
mission believes there is already a
suficient number Of liquor dispens-
ing places in the State. However.
there will be a slight increase in the
number Of licenses, officials OF the
commission said Tuesday night.
A total of 43O licenses for the sale
Of beer, wine, and liquors had been
issued BY the closing hour Tuesday
night. Included in this number are
ten more liquor stores throughout
the state. But there is a decrease Of
three or four in the number OF
places licensed for the sale Of liz
uor by the glass.
No Late Rush
There was no last-mtnute rush
as the commission had stressed the
need Of obtaining licenses early. In
s few cases persons had not called
AZ the Offices Of the commission by
the closing hour on Tuesday night,
but they received their permits on
wednesday morning, as they had al
ready filled out the necessary pa
pers and had been granted the II
censes.
During the past fiscal year there
was an average Of 1,500 barrels, or
$4,000 gallons of beer consumed in
the state each week. according to
estimates made by officials of the
commission. This represents a slight
increase over last year.
There was a relatively larger In
crease IN the consumption of spirits
during the same period. an average
Of 10000 gallons being consumed
each month.
Illicit Liquor Curbed
The increase does not necessarily
mean that more spirits are being
but is attributed to the
success Of the commissions drive
against bootleggers. which succeed
ed in stopping q large part Of the
Illicit flow OF liquor in the State,
oficials said.
No extension Of time will be
granted TO the handful Of licensees
who have not yet called for their
Il was said Tuesday night,
and they must not open their places
until they obtain their licenses from
the commission and display them in
their taverns or stores.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
MILFORD BROKE EVEN
OVER PAST WEEKEND
Lost To Princess Anne Saturday;
Beat WOOdstOWn On Sunday

The Milford Baseball Club enter
tained the Princess Anne, Nd, club
here last Saturday and were defeat
ed by the Somerset county seaters.
Z to 8. In this game all of the Mil
ford heavy hitters seemed to lack
the aggressiveness necessary to bat
out a victory. Campbell, short stop.
and Hudson. second base, starred
for the Maryland boys.
On Sunday Milford played the
Woodstown, N. j., Aviators and came
from behind in the ninth inning to
beat the New Jersey aggregation. 3
to 8. The outstanding feature of this
inning and game was the base steal
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
ALL MILFORD STORES 10
CLOSE FOURTH OF JTLY

Every store in Milford will
be closed all day tomorrow in
commemoration Of $50 years
of independence from the
mother country, England. All
Of the merchants and barber
shops, however, will remain
open until late Friday night,
in order that everyone may
have a chance to make their
weekend purchases.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
CHMDS HOME SOCIETY
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
Mrs. AIva Rawlins SeagreH Again
Elected State Superintendent

Mrs. Alva Rawlins Seagren was
again unanimously elected State
Superintendent Of the Delaware
ChiIdren's Home Society, the oldest
children's society in the State. Mrs.
Rawlins, who was the widow Of for
mer State Treasurer Thomas N.
Rawiins Of seafOrd, was recently
married to A. G. SeagFen Of Miami,
Florida. The election took place at
the annual conference Of the socie-
ty held in the directors room Of the
Headquarters, 304 South State street,
Dover. The reports for The years
work done by Superintendent sea-
gren were very gratifying. The res
ignafion Of the superintendent was
not accepted by the board, but in
stead Mrs. Seagren was granted
leave for a honeymoon trip abroad,
after which she will return to con-
tinue her work as sup 'rintendent
The object of the society is the
proper care of Delaware children,
who are nerlected, ili-treated and
wevward. II takes children from
homes where the moral environ
mont is bad. from homcs where they
are ilI-treated and neglected; mem
tally. morally and physically ana
places them in foster-hOmes and as
sumes the responsibility Of super
vising these children until they be-
come Of age.
Distribute Bibles
In connection with this work
Bibles and good literature are plae-
ed in the homes of the poor. also
nn.ong prisoners. Mrs. Seagren, IN
her report stated the fact that finan-
cial aid was needed IN many cases,
hut there is a greater need for NOR
al support. There are eli children
under the supervision Of the society.
Directors Elected
At the directors meeting the fol-.
lowing officers we're elected: Presi-
dent, former Senator Lewis M. Price
of Smyrna; first vice president,
Thomas S. Taylor Of Wilmington;
second vice president, John H. Null
lin Of wilmington; secretary and
John B. Hutton, OF Do
yer; treasurer. Haldaman c. Stout
Of Wilmington.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
SLJRPLUSN ALL
FUNDS OF STATE,
AUDITOR SHOWS
New Legislation Makes
Unnecessary Transfer of
Money to General Fund.
TAXPAYERS BENEFIT
One Reason For Surplus
Is $4,000 Liquor Reve-
nue. Monthly.

Several laws enacted by the last
session Of the Legislature changing
the operation Of several State de-
partments have aided the States
financial condition during the past
fiscal year.
A survey Of records in the ONCE
Of State Auditor J. Henry Hazel re-
veals that all of the various State
funds will show a balance and that
It has not been necessary for the
States fiscal officers to make
transfer Of money to the general
fund under authority granted by the
General Assembly.
$4,000 Liquor Revenue Monthly
One Of the reasons assigned for
the showing made in the general
fund is the fact that the State
Liquor Commission has been turn
ing into the State an average Of
more than s50,O each month.
Administration Of the State Liquor
laws has resulted in a revenue from
that source that is greatly in excess
Of estimates made when the law
went into effect.
Transfer of collection Of the mer-
camille license fees and inheritance
tax to the State Tax Department
has resulted in an increase in rev.
enue from that source, which is
used by the general fund for gen
eral maintenance of the State gov
ernrnent.
The last legislature transferred
expense of the motor vehicle de-
partment from the general fund to-
the highway fund and thus aided
the general fund to meet other ex-
penses. The highway fund is re-
ceiyine more than S2,50O,000 from
the motor vehicle department fees
and gas tax.
Taxpayers Benefited
While the legislature relieved
county taxpayers Of the burden OF
dirt roads by transfer
ring that work to the State Highway
Department, at the same time they
gave the department additional rev.
enue by adding one cent to the gas
oline tax.
This, With other revenue. is per-
mitting the highway fund to close
the year with a balance, despite the
fact that the highway system faced
large additional maintenance costs
as the result Of heavy rainstorms
and severe winter weather during
the fiscal year.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday, June "a To Tues
day, June so, Inclusive

Charles J. Holzmueller, the local
weather recorder, reports the fol-
lowing weather conditions for NIL
ford, from Wednesday, June "a, to
Tuesday, June 80, inclusive:
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
Sea Scouts In Camps

The campers are from Whining
ton, all parts Of Delaware, the Eas-
tern Shore Of Maryland, and even
from more remote councils. The
scouts were enrolled by James s.
Giass, camp registrar. Twenty Sea
Scouts added color to the gathering
as they unpacked their sea bags for
two weeks camping under Skipper
James NJ. Shorts, Seascout director.
TTHrn to Page 5, Please
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
1870 BOY SCOUTS AT
CAMP RODNEY OPENING
Enrolment AZ Beginning Of 18th
Season Sets New Record

Eager for the days of camp life
and activity that are in store for
them, 100 Boy Scouts converged on
the Rodney Scout Camps of the
Wilmington Area Council on Elk
Neck in Cecil County, Nd. Sunday,
marking the opening Of the first
period Of the nineteenth season of
the camps.
The enrolment sets a new record
in attendance. The weather lent its
help in making the day a joyous one
for the young campers as they
checked in, underwent the usual ex-
aminations by the camp physician.
DR.. J. F. Lehman, and proceeded to
get acquainted. The first-year camp
ers were taken on a tour Of the
camp by Cheechakoo Director Jacob
Kreshtool.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
Total rainfall ......
Rainfall for June ......

The following winds and condi-
tions prevailed during the same
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-19
THE TAX COLLECTOR

Perhaps you are not one OF those un-
fortunate ones who at this season of
the year is worried by income taxes
and the annual March Is deadline. But
taxes are part of your burden, just the
same.
Every time you ride on train or IN
a bus, every time you switch on an
electric light or turn on the gas, you
pay taxes Every time you buy food
or clothing, pay rent or board, the gov
eminent extracts its part from you. You
begin to pay hidden taxes on loaf OF
bread when the farmer pays his tax
at the court house, and before the
bread gets to you more than 50 taxes
have been piled on the Loaf On Is
cent package OF cigarettes yol pay
50 per cent stamp tax, ana IN many
states the taxes are more than the
actual price Of tobacco. You pay levy
on your telephone bill, your admission
to the movies. your gasoline.
The money which governments spenL
does not grow on trees. 1t comes, al
most every bit od it, from the pockets
OF the men and women who work for
living. 1t is they who pay the bulk OF
the taxes no matter what political
tricks may be used to make it look as
though only the rich pay.
Many of our citizens really believe
that tax stays where it is originally
put. They think that when the rail-
roads, the utilities, the manufacturers
and the merchants are taxed that the
owners pay the levy entirely out OF
their own pockets. They do not see
where the tax burden finally rests, be-
cause most Of the time this is carefully
hidden by those levying the tax
As matter of fact every dollar added
to taxes is a dollar added to the cost
| of living, and approximately fifth OF
the nations income goes for taxation.
Mr.. Average Citizen, even though he
does not pay income taxes, foots his
share of the bill in proportion to the
number Of things he buys and the
amount Of money he spends.
1t is impossible to escape the tax
collector. That is why you should be
interested in what your government
federal, state and local--costs.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-19
HAS SERVED THE PUBLIC LONG
AND FAITHFULLY.

It is not often that a man will serve
in a responsible public position Is long
years with no expectation of and with
out receiving any financial compensa-
ton. Yet that is the service that w. E.
Dexter has given to the people Of the
Libby school district.
Mr. Dexter has decided that he will
step down and out of the important
position he has held on the Libby
school board and will let some other
public spirited citizen take up the
burdens as we'll as the pleasures and
satisfactions Of the work Eighteen years
is long time. And anyone who has
ever held public office-especially
on a school hoard-well knows by ex-
perience that faithful discharge of
duties of the office must inevitably
bring with it certain burdens and an
noyances, as well as the satisfaction
that comes from the realization of a
duty we'll done. Meetings must be at
tended when it would be much more
comfortable to stay at home; decisions
must be made that will antagonize
some of the citizens, tasks must be
performed that call on the time and
strength of the official; the best in
terests Of the schoo! must always be
kept in mind and program planned
and carried out that will accomplish
that objective. all of which is some
times exceedingly difficult. Anyone
who has officiated faithfully as mem
Der Of school board has performed q
real service to his community.
Because it is growing practice--and
a good one-to commend faithful Of
fetal for duty well performed instead
of waiting to strew his grave with
flowers, we write these few words in
recognition Of the fine service Mr..
Dexter has given to his community.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-19
Fortine News Notes

William Hellenga has been ill with
the flu for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. v. Klir,ke were
Kalispell visitors last Wednesday.
Dell Nash came up from Columbia
Falls last week and will remain here
for a time to finish ie-making job
in the Meadow Creek neighborhood.
Mrs. Carl Larsen spent last Monday
in Eureka.
Mrs. Fred Israelson and son of
Eureka came Monday night to visit
at the c. O. Winkley home.
Robert Herrig has purchased from
Paul Kampfe the lot next to the church
which Mr.. Kampfe recently purchased
from Louis Cole.
Mrs. Alan Kline spent the weekend
with her mother in Kalispell.
Chas F. Nash, who has been in poor
health for some time, was taken to a
Spokane hospital last Friday by his
daughter Mrs. Ruth Farris.
P. v. Klinke has purchased a team
from George RAINBOW.
Mrs. Ada Hellenga Is i'll with an at
tack Of the flu.
Chas. Curtis, oldest SON of MIR. and
Mrs. Alvin Curtis, has been very i'll
for several days with blood-poisoning
in one of his hands. AT this writing he
is improving.
Winton Weydemeyer left last Friday
night for few days stay In Missouia
where he will visit his sister and other
friends.
Six or seven Of Asa Curtis neighbor'
spent last Thursday and Friday help
inq him put up his logs for new
house. Mr.. Curtis lost his home by tire
a few weeks ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Comet Purdy Of Eureka
visited at the c. O. Winkley home last
Sunday. :,
The Just Neighbors club met with
Mrs. Alan Kline last Thursday The
ladies spent the afternoon with their
needlework and visiting. Owing to
sickness and bad roads several were
absent. The club will meet with mrs.
|P " Klinke on March Is.
Ralph Shoop has rented the Zeler
Mace and moved in last week
Mrs. Fred Titchbourne and daughter
beverly Of Kalispell were visitors IN
town Monday.
Harold Gilden started out tuesday
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-19
ISN'T tbs RIDICULOUS?

Isn't it rather incongruous behaviour
for a patriotic American to wave the
grand old Star Spangled Banner and
give vent to his patriotism by lusty
cheers when the flag he is waving has
been made in Japan? We should
think SO.
Reports are that large numbers of
American flags are being sold in the
United States that have been made in
Japan, the efficient nation that is
rapidly capturing the markets Of the
world. Somehow it seems to us that it
is rather ridiculous for an American to
Use a flag that has been bought in
Japan, thereby depriying American
workmen Of employment that is badly
needed
Surely America ought to make its
own flags the symbol Of its national
life and existence. ]
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-19
SUGGESTS GYMNASIUM CLASSES
FOR ALL PUPILS.

Should more attention be paid to the
physical development of childken in
our schools? This was topic of con-
versation among one group of guests at
party in Libby Saturday night The
unanimous opinion was that properly
conducted gymnasium classes for all
pupils of thr< school would be of in
estimable benefit Good health is of
great importance and much can be
done through corrective gymnastics and
suitable exercises to make the children
of our schools truly healthy.
This is not put forward as criticism
of the present athletic program. pro-
gram that is a common one all over
the land That program has real adj
vantages and has undoubtedly come as
the result of public demand for it.
But we believe great profit in bodily
health would follow the instituting of
regular gymnasium classes for all
pupils. This is not intended as criticism;
it is merely put forward as a friendly
suggestion for what it may be worth.
Such a program may be impractical
because of the cost involved. We do not
know as to that. But it is a matter that
is being discussed. Perhaps after all
such classes are possible Anything
that would result in the improvement
of the oncoming generation IS worthy
of study and consideration.