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Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
WHEAT ACREAGE BEING
MEASURED DOWN STATE

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compliance. however, will close the
wheat control program in view Of
the decision handed down by the
United States Supreme Court last
January.
The field supervisors who are
measuring the wheat acreage this
year include Harry B. Clark. of
Smyrna, w. H. Powell of Hartly.
Robert A. Carton and Kenneth Mer-
edith Of Dover; Ellwood B. Gruwell
Of FELTON,; C. Arthur Taylor, of Har-
rington; Howard R. Moore Of Mil
ford, and Daniel H. Galloway, Of
BridgeVilIe. These men were select
ed by the board of directors Of the
Kent and Sussex County Wheat Pro
duction Control Association, and the
inspection is being done under the
direction of the allotment committee
in cooperation with Kent County
Agent Russell E. Wilson, secretary
Of the association.
Some of these field supervisors
have completed the survey work in
their districts, resulting in over
Of the wheat acreage having
been measured to date, and Il is
to inspect the remaining
farms under contract just as rapid
" as possible in order to complete
he 1886 wheat program.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
Fellowship Class

The Fellowship Glass picnic was
well attended. There were nineteen
class members present. Mr.. Carpen-
ter, the driver of the bus, stopped at
the church and also picked a num-
Der up along the way. The cloudy
morning prevented some from going.
About 10 a. m. It started to rain, and
it rained all day. Mr.. Carpenter
drove through Lewes and we stop
ped to see the monument erected by
the Dutch Colony in 1913; then he
took us for a ride to Bethany Beach.
On our return several went to call
on Mrs. Charles N. Reid and others
went through the stores. Some of
the folks did not venture out, but
stayed in the bus and chatted and
sang.
Everyone took good things to eat,
and the tables we're spread in the
covered pavillions at Shaw's Park at
noon, and in the evening, when ice
cream was served. Everyone enjoyed
the day even though IL did rain.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
Local And State News

The Rev. Father Joseph H irwin,
rector Of sts. Peter and Paul Cath
olic Church at Easton, Md, has been
appointed rector Of new parish
established at Bellefonte. Delaware.
Father Irwin is a former rector Of
ST. Johns Church at Milford
Rev. John jackson Brown, Jr;, pas.
tor OF the Presbyterian Church was
hurriedly called to his home il Rock
Hill, S. c., last week owing to the
illness Of his father, Rev. J. ,.
Brown. Rev. Brown underwent a
serious operation and word has been
received this week that the operation
was successful and the family has
hopes of his ultimate recovery. His
condition. however, is serious and It
is not known whether Mr., Brown
will be able to return to his pulpit
this coming Sunday. Tentative arr
rangements have been made for the
communion service which will be
held next Sunday morning by an
other minister should Mr.. Brown not
return.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
KENT SUFFERS
FROM STORM
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Highway employees battled sue
cessfullY to save a section Of the
concrete road at Garrison's mill
pond, north Of Cheswold, when the
Massey dam broke through. As soon
as the danger to the mill pond was
sensed, the State Highway Depart-
ment was notified and all efforts
were centered in trying to save the
boulevard bridge there from giving
way. The water had been reduced
several inches Sunday afternoon,
preventing any possibility Of the
bridge being damaged by the water.
Water Over Railroad Tracks
Water thundered across the par
alleling railroad bridge two feet
deep, but was checked by tumble
dam before It reached the highway.
This gave an emergency crew under
]. A. McWilliams, Kent county su-
perintendent for the State Highway
Department, precious time to sand
bag the top of Garrison's dam. The
water Tapped within two inches of
Overfowing the sandbag dyke. i
stood stationary for awhile, then
slowly began to drop of at spill
ways took effect.
Water from the same broken dam
caused the washOut on the concrete
road near Seven -HickOries. Il swept
across the road first. eating the en-
bankment. Within a few minutes the
concrete caved in.
The railroad bridge took a buff
feting from the rushing waters, but
was undamaged. The movement
desk of the Pennsylvania Railroad in
Wilmington reported no Interrupt
ton of service.
Wooden Bridges Go Ont
Three wooden bridges between
Cheswold and Kenton we're blown
out in the wake of the Massey Mill
pond break. Part Of a nine-fOot
concrete road was taken away.
Telephone and electric service in
Dover failed for a short while when
lightning blew out transformers.
Dover streets were stTewn with tree
limbs and branches. Trees were up
rooted in many outlying districts,
especially on the Gamaliel Garrison
farm near Kenton. Lightning killed
four cows huddled at a wire fence
on the farm of J. J. Frear near Mag
nolia. Another COW was killed by
lightning on the Lohman farm near
KentOn.
Many wheat fields were filled with
water and some crops are believed
to have suffered.
While there were storms south OF
Dover, no damage was reported from
any points in that direction.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

A very enthusiastic business meet
ing was held Saturday evening, July
4. Plans were made for a covered
dish supper on July IS. Each MEM
Der will bring a covered dish and a
guest. Csc per person. Call Mrs. Nor
man Grove, Mrs. Howard Moore,
Mrs. A. E. Num- or Mrs. Raymond
wilkins, the committee in charge
for further particulars.
A grange bake will be held July
rs and the following committee has
been named: Mrs. A. E. Num-, Mrs.
Wilbur Simpson, Mrs. Herbert Ken
ton and Mrs. Douglas Fry.
The Flower Show will not be held
in conjunction with the Bazaar but
at an earlier date, which will be an
nOunced later. The executive COM
mittee of the Flower Show is Mrs. J.
S. Willis, Mrs. Duane Lynn, Mrs.
Jay Abbott, Mrs. Willis Hammond,
Mrs. Frederick Gulick.
As Sussex Pomona is sending Mrs.
J. S. Willis to the Middle Atlantic
Lecturers Conference at College
Park, Md, August II, II, 1S and IA,
Milford Grange elected Mrs. Willis
Hammond to go as their delegate.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
CAMP OTONKA NOTES

Fourth of July at camp was an
other busy day for an active group
Of senior high girls. Morning found
the dining room gay with balloons
and bright crepe paper ribbons.
Many visitors from adjoining Sandy
Landing visited camp and enjoyed
the camp pier and the surrounding
grounds. The day was brought to a
close by a pirate party introduced
by dramatic arrival Of certain par
tieipants by boat.
During the week that camp has
been in session varied activities
have occupied every minute of tire
day. Three activity periods in the
morning and an equal number in
the afternoon, with additional sing
ing and discussion periods. make a
full schedule for all who follow 1t
carefully.
An overnight hike planned for
Sunday night had to be postponed
because of heavy rains in the late
Fortunately the day end
ed clear and the lovely candle light
vesper service planned by the dra-
matics group could be held in the
outdoor amphitheater near camp.
Irene Baker, as the spirit Of 0ton-
ka,p aided by Eleanor Hastings,
Elaine Greenabaum, Jane Saltzman,
and Lois Watson conducted vespers.
This week means returning home
Tor five Of the girls. Incoming cam
Ders will bring the number Of girls
n camp back near the original %.
The girls who are leaving viii
AXE with them memories Of supper
md campflres on the beach, a boy
md girl party. morning 'pOw-wows,
games in the large rec
cation room, and noisy outbursts
lfter Lights Out" at night. They
viii undoubtedly wish tonight that
hey were not missing the Amateur
Hour scheduled for the evening and
anticipated in BY every member Of
amp.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
MRS. LENA MEssICK HURT

Mrs. Lena Messick. widow Of the
late Harrington S. Messick Of Bridge
vile, received slight injuries when b
car driven BY A. ]. Phillips Of Phila-
deiphia. crashed into the rear Of Mrs.
Messick's car in which she was cit
ting while Il was parked on
Bridgeville street. Phillips was ar
rested by the State Highway police
and arraigned before Magistrate w
H Hewes Of Bridgeville who fined
him 500 and cost, on charge ol
operating an automobile while under
the influence Of liquor
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
7. F. BEAUCHAMP WELL
KNOWN PASTOR DIES.
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[CoHtinAed from First Pdge1
Is charges in Delaware and Mary
land, returning once to the Selby-
vile church in 1923 for a second
pastorate which lasted four years.
Institute Trustee
At his death he was chairman of
the board of ministerial training
and a member of the board of
trustees of Wesley Collegiate In
stitute, Dover, of which he was a
graduate.
In 1924 he went to the General
Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church in Springfield as
delegate from the Wilmington Con-
ference.
For two years. 1914 and 1915, Mr..
Beauehamp was secretary of the
Wilmington City Missionary Society.
Record OF Charges
Except for this interlude. the
charges which he held are consec-
utively: Selbyville, 1929; Smiths
Island, Nd, 1894-96; Mount Vernon,
Nd, IS97-9S; Williston. Md. 1899
1900; Still Pond, Md, 1905-O7; Ber-
lin, Nd, 19OS-1O; Wesley Chapel
Church, Wilmington, 1911-13; Ches-
tertown, Nd, 1868; Epworth
Church, 1890; Selbyville, 1924;
Georgetown, 1889; Snow Hill,
Nd, 19S0-34, and Greensboro.
Mr.. Beauchamp was born at Fair
mount, Md. He was a son of the
late John H. and Mary Jane Ford
Beauchamp.
Members Of Family
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bessie
Dwain Todd Beauchamp, three
daughters, three sons, two sisters, a
brother, and five grandchildren.
The daughters and sons are: Mrs.
Charles Richardson, Berlin, Nd;
Mrs. Wilson Searles, Washington;
Mrs. Richard Henderson, Norfolk,
va; Theodore NJ. Beauchamp. Will
mington; John Hurst Beauchamp'
and R. Todd Beauchamp'
The sisters are Mrs. Jennie Ster-
ling Of Baltimore and Mrs. Annie
Holland of Marshallton. The bro
her is Harry Beauchamp OF Dover.
The body was taken to Green's
Doro and services held at the
Church. Interment was
made at Berlin, Md.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10

Carey's Camp will open on Satur-
day, August Sth.
Brandywine Summit Camp meet
ing will open its seventy-first year
Friday evening, July 81.
Miss Louise Vreeland of Milford
has accepted a position as dietitian
and hostess at the Coffee House in
Laurel.
Members of the Delaware State
Dental Society celebrated a joint ALL
day outing with the SUSSEX County
Dental Society at Rehoboth Beach
on Thursday.
Miss Grace Samson Of Cheswold
won a pearl medal in a state decla-
nation contest held at the Y. T. c.
Encampment at Lewes Beach on
Saturday evening. There we're two
contestants from each county and
each contestant had previously won
a silver and gold medal. Miss Sam
son is now eligible to compete for a
diamond medal. Her sister, Miss
Elizabeth, also is a pearl medalist.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
STAYTONSVILLE

Sunday school at StaytonsviIle
Community Church every Sunday at
p. m. Superintendent, Miss Kath-
ryn Donovan. Subject of this Sum
days lesson will be witnessing
Under Persecution.
The Christian witness of today
needs the same courage and devo-
tion which made the Apostles men
of power.
Come and study the word of God
with us. Preaching at p. m. by a
guest preacher. Everyone is always
welcome here in our Fathers house.
The Staytonsville Church was the
scene on Sunday evening, June %,
Of very pretty Children's Day ser
vice. The old church was crowded
and many had to stand outside. A
great many thanks goes to all who
helped in any way to make this pro-
gram a success.
A load Of gravel has recently been
put in the walk in front of the
church. This adds much to the ap-
pearance of the walk.
Mrs. Katie Boyer, funeral direc-
tor of Harrington, presented 40
beautiful fans to the Staytonsville
Church last week. For this lovely
gift we all feel very grateful to Mrs.
Boyer.
The Staytonsville Sunday school
picnic was held on the church lawn
last Saturday afternoon. A bountiful
supply Of ice cream and cake was
served to all. After singing several
some interesting readings
were given in keeping with the 4th
Of July. This affair was a day long
to be remembered by all who attend
al
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
MANY SENTENCED
BY SUSSEX COURT

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fenced to serve three months in the
county Jail.
Jailed For -Four Months
Harvey D. Hutchins, farmer, liv-
ing near Georgetown, was imprison-
ed for four months on a charge of
selling illegal liquor to Charles
Stayton on May %.
The case of Madaline Hall. Indian
River District, charged with selling
liquor to Thomas Ross on June 13,
has been continued for the term of
plead guilty" court.
Ernest E. Hamilton, charged with
selling illegal liquor to Willie Ross
on May Is. has been continued to
the October term of court.
The jury in the case of George
]. Kerth, Northwest Fork District,
charged with assault and battery ON
his wife, Mrs. Ruth A. Kerth, on
May 1, returned a verdict of not
guilty.
Given Three Months
Mrs. Severina B. Lauer, North
west Fork District, convicted Of SELL
ing liquor to Willie Ross on April
Is, was sentenced to serve three
months in the county Jail.
Deputy Attorney General Caleb NJ.
Wright nolle pressed the case
against Frank E. Holton, Baltimore
District, indicted for larceny of 300
feed bags from Paul Long on Feb
ruary 20.
The case of George E. Hill, in
dicted for desertion and non-sup-
port of his wife, Mrs. Nancy NJ. Hill.
and the second degree murder case
against John H. Phillips Of Bridge !
Vile, indicted for killing Howard (
SboweIl, on June II. were continued 4
for the next term of court.
Final Divorce DEGREES
Final DEGREES in divorce have been
granted to the following: Mrs. Leo
la Jones from Robert Carus Jones;
Mrs. Helen E. Shaw from Joseph X.
Shaw; Mrs. Mary Ellen 0liphant
rom Thomas c. 0liphant; Mrs. Ann
;. DeArmond from Frank L. Dear
nond; Charles l. Steen from Mrs.
Ella B. Steen; Mrs. Marjorie Maxine
'teen from Curtis w. Steen; Hugh
dartin, Jr.. from Mrs. Lillian Wilson
dartin: Mrs. Mary A. Carey from
-ames Tull Carey; Mrs. Stella
Blanche Baker from Jonathan Ba-
er; Frederick H. whitehead from
frs. Elba Whitehead; Mrs. Mae
frances Berridge from Milbourne
osbua Berridge,
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
SEEK PERMIT
FOR RACE TRACK
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[CONfiHEed from First PGgeI
The prospects submitted to the
racing commission shows the asso-
citation was incorporated December
z, 1895, and the park will be known
as Delaware Park. Sponsors are:
Charles w. Baker, president of the
association; Alfred E. Bissell, secre-
tary and treasurer; ]. Simpson
Dean, vice president and director;
William DUPONT, Jr., and Donald P.
Ross, directors. The prospectus fur
ther states the association does not
own property or conduct business
outside Of Delaware.
Estimated Cost S729yOO0
The estimated cost of the plant of
S729, 900 is divided: Land, $4,000;
construction and grading of race
grounds, etc, 1929 200; grandstands,
ways, parking areas, utilities,
grounds, ETC., S229,20O grandstands,
club house, saddling paddocks, ad-
ministration building, furnishings,
and lawns, $317, 800; barns, stables,
living quarters, and restaurant for
stable men, $4,000.
The directors will employ a man
ager of the track organization and
property. Proposed capitalization is
$500 shares of preferred nOn-cumu-
lative stock, 5000 shares of which
will be offered soon. The stock is
callable at $1OO a share. It is pro-
posed to issue 1000 shares of no-par
common stock. On completion of
subscription to the present offer of
5000 shares of preferred stock the
corporation will authorize and file
for registration with the Securities
and Exchange Commission an issue
of S5OO,OOO face value debenture
notes.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
LARGE BEACH PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward J. Jones and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lewis
spent Saturday and Sunday at Big
Stone Beach. They entertained as
their guests on Saturday: Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward F. Burris and family OF
Blackbird; Misses Lillian and Laura
Barcus of Townsend; Harry Burris
Of st. Georges; James Moore OF
harrington, N. j.; Mrs. Ava Macklin
of harrington, N. j.; William Lewis
of National Park, N. j., and Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel E. Jones and son OF
Milford.
On Sunday they had as guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Stahman and
son Of CollingswOod, N. j.; Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Rhinehart and sons of
Perth Amboy, N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs.
Linford Barrett and family Of Potts
town, Pa; William Lewis of Nation
al Park, N. j.; Mrs. Ava Macklin OF
harrington, ~ j.; James Moore OF
harrington, N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. Otis
Stokes and family of Frederick, Mrs.
Lillian Fitzgerald and son OF Fred
erica, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel E. Jones
and son Of Milford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Watkins and children Of Houston,
Mr.. and Mrs. Golan Coverdale and
family Of Milford. Mr.. and Mrs. Lew
is Williamson of Milford, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Stokes and family OF
Milford and Clinton Hamilton OF
Houston. Short calls were paid oy
many friends, who were spending
the day on the beach. A pleasant
time was had by all and everyone
hated to see the day come to close.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
EXPECT MILLION
TO AID G.O.P.FLJND
[COntiHned from First Pssel

[COHtiHMed from First Pege1
"The person who has invested 81
in our party has an interest in the
campaign, and is less likely to neg
lect to vote, as Republicans fire.
quently do" Bell said.
The bulk of the 1900 individual
subscriptions are from small con-
tributors, he explained, adding the
big gifts" so far this campaign are
smaller and fewer than in 1928 and
1882.
"The practice in the past" Bell
said, has been to hurriedly seek
large voluntary donations IN the
last few months prior to the general
election, neglecting for the most
part the small contributor and his
interests"
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from 1905 Files Of the
Milford Chronicle

C. NJ. Tatman has been on the
sick list this week.
Miss Lide Stevenson and Miss
Belle Talley visited Atlantic City
this week.
Mrs. Annie Harrison and daughter
Ethel are visiting friends at Cam
bridge, Md.
Miss Bertha Lee Mills is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. W. Prettyman
this week.
Miss May HoIcomb is visiting old
school mates in Chicago and nor
thern Wisconsin.
Miss Elizabeth Stayton has re-
turned from an extended visit to
White Plains, N. Y.
Miss Mary E. Holland is visiting
Bryn Mawr College friends at Gra-
tiot Beach. Mich.
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Miss Dixie Sipple, accompanied by
Miss Lizzie Burn, is visiting IN Con-
neetieut and Rhode Island.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Robert j. Alears and
children, of Washington, D. C., .ars
the guests Of his father, William II
Msars. Mr.. Mears is now with the
Washington Post.
One of the most important an
nolincements ever made BY the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad, was issued
On August 1, from its Broad Street
Station, when Vice President John
B. Thayer made public the com-
pany's intention to reduce its make
mum one-way fares to two and one
half cents a mile. and to sell 1000
mile tickets at $40, or at two cents q
mile. The former will go into effect
in November and the latter Septen1-
Der Is. These are both marked con-
eessions to public opinion and indi-
cate that the railroad company Is
to head on any hostile
legislation.
Thomas S. Taylor, grand recorder
of the Grand Lodge Of Delaware,
A. o. o.. w, returned Saturday NOR
ming last from Meadville, Pa, with
over 5000, which he had received
from the supreme treasurer as part
of Delaware's share Of the, reserve
fund. Mr.. Taylor deposited the nom
ev IN 4. safe deposit vault, to await
the disposal decided upon BY the
grand oficers. The local jurisdiction
will receive about $1,000 more, but
As vet the supreme officers are not
ready to make the final distribution
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
MISS ROSS RETURNS FROM
SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN TOUR

Miss Kathryne AlYa Ross, daugh-
ter Of Mays and Mrs. Fred A. Ross,
Of Rehoboth, has returned from Eu-
rope and will spend the summer
with her parents.
Miss Ross. who has been singing
in Grand Opera in Italy, France and
Switzerland, has had a very success
full season. She is becoming known
internationally because Of the splen-
did quality Of her voice.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
47.IOO HOMES In STATE
EQUIPPED WITH RADIOS

A total Of 47,100 radio sets are
owned by Delaware families, accord
ing to a census Of the Radio Homes
in the United States by states and
counties made jointly by the Associa-
tion OF National Advertisers, Nation
al Association OF Broadcasters. and
the American Association Of Adyer-
tising. Agencies.
County figures for Delaware are
divided as follows: Kent, 800;
New Castle, $4,000; Sussex, 1000.
The figures were drafted by the joint
headed by L. d. H. Weld,
research director OF McCann-Erik-
son, Inc.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
PREACHING AT SLAUGHTER
BEACH

Services at the pavilion last Sum
day afternoon were well rendered.
Mrs. Kohl. wife OF Houston NJ e.
minister, brought a very fine mes
sage. as also did Mr.. and Mrs. Gov
erdaIe in song. Come hear them
with their stringed instruments and
songs. Next Sunday viii be Baptist
Day, in charge Of Rev. Griener and
his people; but these are everybody's
meetings and everybody Is welcome
to come, Services at 3 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
L. ]. ELLIOTT HEADS
PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP

Edward j. Elliott Of Bridgeville
has been elected president Of the
Delaware Pharmaceutical Society to
succeed George w. Brittingham OF
Wilmington.
other OFFICERS elected are; First
vice-president. Frank p. Brereton.
Milford; second vice-president P. P.
Potocki. Wilmington third vice.
president, w. r Hastings. Selbyville;
secretary. Albert Bunin, Whining
ton; treasurer, Albert Dougherty,
Wilmington.
Directors elected are. Mr.. Elliott,
Mr.. Brereton. Mr.. Brittingham, Wall
ten L. Morgan. and Thomas S. Smith
Of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-10
Weddings
PARSONS : ERICKSON

PARSONS ERICKSON
Miss Evelina Erickson, formerly
of Georgetown, and Raymond N.
Parsons, Jr., of Pennington, were
married last Thursday night, July
2, 1886, in st. Peters Church, Sails
bury, Md, by the Rev. Albert Frost.
The couple was attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Jefferson Of Milford.
Mrs. Parsons is a graduate Of the
Milford Emergency Hospital School
of Nursing, class of 1885, and at
present is associated with that in
stitution. Mr.. Parsons is connected
with the State Forestry Department.
They will make their home in Mil
ford.