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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
DELAWARE LOSES LEAD
AS PRODUCER OF HOLLY
Supplanted By Maryland As Industry
Here Shows Decline OF 81 Per Cent

Maryland recently has suDplanted
Delaware as the leading producer of
holly and the Delaware industry has
declined 81 per cent in eight years,
according to figures of the State
Forestry Department. In 1927 it
was 100000 industry in Delaware,
but in 1882 it had declined to
S25O,OOO.
Two years ago il was down to
$171,000. but last year showed an
increase to S1S5,OO0. Use of box
holly, which means destruction of
trees, is running the Delaware in
dustry, according to the Wilmington
Garden Club and the Georgetown
Kiwanis Club. which are urging
conservation steps.
Some dealers buy the right to go
on a property and harvest the holly,
but they harvest it in such a way
as to prevent future crops. Ruth
less cutting Of large branches will
destroy an industry that provides
many persons with important eco
nomic support. it is emphasized.
The clubs say the effect of the
trend will be felt all over Delaware,
even by people who seldom think
about holly. Since efforts are being
made to acquire new industries.
They point out boards Of trade
should be at least equally Jealous
in conserving those which the state
has.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
Society To Seek LGO To Protect Teachers From Dis
naissaL For Unjust Reasons; Other Resolutions
Adopted Endorse The Principle of Federal Aid
For EducGtiOn'

A resolution cOndemning interfer-
ence with academic freedom, but
likewise opposing advocacy or sup
port of doctrines counter to the
American philosophy of democratic
government was adopted Wednes-
day night by the Representative As
sembly of the Delaware State Edu-
cation Association on the eve of the
annual twO-day convention of the
association.
R. W. Helm of Newark, State di-
rector of vocational education, was
elected president of the association
succeeding E. Paul Burkholder Of
Georgetown, supervision of rural
schools in southern Kent and north
ern Sussex counties. J. c. Messner.
superintendent of schools of Har-
rington, was elected vice-president,
succeeding Mr.. Helm. The secretary
and the treasurer of the association
are elected in January by the board
of directors. The present ineum-
ments are: Mrs. Hilda L. Barr.
Georgetown, secretary, and Herbert
E. McAIahan. Wilmington, treasurer.
DR.. C. w. w. Schantz, superintend-
ent Of schools of Smyrna, was re-
elected to the board of governors.
Text OF Resolution
The representative assembly
which comprises one teacher repre-
sentative for each 10 OF major frae-
tiOn thereof of membership express
ed its academic freedom resolution
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
LEGION OFFICERS
INSTALLED TUESDAY
Archibald Lank Heads Milford Pest;
Banquet Is Held

Tuesday night. November 10, the
annual installation of the new Off
GERS of Milford Post No. 3, American
Legion, took place. Preceding the
installation of the officers was a
banquet at which seventy members
of the American Legion OF the State
of Delaware and its auxiliary were
present. The dinner was prepared
by the grange and those who attend
ed the turkey dinner commented
very favorably on il.
After the banquet the installation
of the officers of the post was con-
Quoted by the department command
er, George Hill, OF Dover, assisted
by his staff. Brilliant addresses were
made by the commander and other
speakers left wonderful impressions
to their hearers. Howard Ennis oil
the Delaware Colony, located at
Stockley, spoke at length on the
Child Welfare and Social Service in
our State. Captain McWilliams. de-
partment adjutant, in his address to
the legiOnnaires stressed the seri-
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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
PUBLIC HEARING
ON BOND issue
NOVEMBER q
City Electors Will Meet
In Community Bldg. To
Consider Proposition.
ADOPT RESOLUTION

A public hearing on a proposed
bond issue of the City of Milford for
the making of certain permanent
municipal improvements has been
called for Monday evening. NOvem-
her %, at 1880 O'Clock in the Mil
ford Community Building.
This hearing is called pursuant to
the following resolution, adopted by
the Council of the City of Milford on
Tuesday evening, November 10:
Resolution of the Council of the
City of Milford proposing to author
ize the borrowing Of one hundred
and five thousand dollars. bearing
interest at the rate of 3hS5 per an
mum, maturing at the rate of $4,000
each year commencing with the
year 1871. until paid, and secured
by bonds issued on the City of Mil
ford, the sum raised to be used to-
ward the cost of the following per-
manent municipal Improvements:
Extensions, improvement and re-
pairs to the water distribution sys-
TEN and water works, purchase and
installation of water meters, extern
sion and repairs to sewage and
storm sewage system, boiler feed
supply and streets; construction OF
a coal storage bin and installation
Of conveying equipment.
The United States Government has
offered, subject to rules and regu-
lations of the Public Work Admin
a grant in the amount Of
i5&o of the cost upon completion of
said improvements as determined by
the Federal Emergency Admins
.rator of Public Works.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
ITO SnOw Units IRE
The eWinter
State Higtway Department Is Well Equipped To Keep
Open To Traffic The 3,796 Miles of Roads 1t Main
tains In EUeHt of Severe Winter SnOuO Storms.

ing. Reversible blade plOws we're
added so that the trucks could
handle both sides of the road;
shields we're also added to the tops
Of the plOw blade which prevented
the flying snow from clogging the
radiators or filling the Windshields
with binding snow, hindering the
vision Of the driver while travelling
at high speed. In the past II had
been customary to employ only the
larger trucks for pushing ploWs, but
last year proved that plows on light
er trucks could be used effectively.
especially in lighter SHOWS.
Stock piles of calcium chloride
and cinders will be placed in STRAIT
egic locations throughout the State
from which trucks will be able to
spread them over the slippery cur
yes and hills to provide traction for
skidding tires. and aid the winter
motor driver.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13

Delaware's 40 snow fighting units
are ready to attack the job Of re-
moving snow from 1886 miles Of
highways which the State Highway
Department maintains, Chief Engi-
neer w. w. Mack announced this
week.
With this equipment ready for In
slant duty, and with changes in
plans made as a result of last years
experience in opening all main high
ways within "a hours, despite the
depth and continued snow fall, the
chief engineer expects to be in first
class shape for winter hazards.
Much Of the departments snow
removal equipment Is Of the de-
mountabIe type which can be read
lily attached to or removed from
regular department trucks.
Supplemented last year by newly
purchased equipment. much i'm
proVement was made in snow clear
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
INDUSTRIAL JOBS
SHOW STEADY GAIN
Manufacturers Efforts Toward Re-
employment Bring Results

Continuing their efforts to re-em-
ploy as many persons as possible.
manufacturing industries, despite
uncertainties, have increased em-
ployment at the rate of 100000 a
month since May, according to the
Bureau OF Labor Statistics.
Industries responsible for ap-
proximately one-third of the total
factory employment in 1929 are to-
day as a group employing larger
number of wage earners than In
September, 1929. when manufactur-
ing employment as a whole reached
the high point Of the pre-depression
period" the report states.
There are, however. important in
dustries still substantially below the
1929 level, according to the report.
These are primarily in the durable
goods group of manufacturing in
dustries, engaged in supplying goods
for heavy construction. Employment
IN this group as q whole declined 50
per cent from the high point ct 1929
to the low point Of the depression,
Il Is pointed out. but despite this
extraordinary decline. employment
even IN the durable goods indus
tries Is within "a per cent OF the
September. 1929. level,
Noteworthy Is the fact that in
the last twelve months this group
had the highest relative gain in em-
ployment, increasing IA per cent
from September. 1885. to September.
1885," the report concludes.
These figures help to refute the
popular fallacy that the bulk Of un-
is IN manufacturing in
dustries.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
HUGHES NAMES
JOHN BTGGS FOR
U.S.. JUDGESHIP
u. S. SenatOr-Elect An
nOunces His Choice Af-
ter Conference.
CIRCUIT
Number Of Persons Rec
commended, Justice De-
partment Says.

Following his first call on Presi-
dent Roosevelt at the White House
since the election, United States
SenatOr-elect James H. Hughes of
Delaware announced Monday that
he had recommended the appoint
ment Of John Biggs, Jr., Of VIII
mington, for appointment as judge
of the Third Circuit Court of Ap-
peals.
The circuit includes New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The
new Judge would serve in Delaware.
The Justice Department, accord
ing to Washington dispatches, said
"a number Of persons" have been
proposed for the new judgeship but
that Attorney General Homer S.
Cummings had not yet studied the
file.
officials added it would be some
time before Cummings made his
recommendation to the President.
Former Federal Judge Hugh NJ.
Morris. of Wilmington, is among
those who have been mentioned for
the judgeship.
Delegate To Convention
Mr.. Biggs, Democratic State chair
man, in Delaware, was one Of the
delegates TO the Democratic nation
al convention, and has long been
active in party affairs. He has been
ihdorsed for the judgeship by a
number Of Delaware lawyers.
Appointment Of the new judge
was proposed owing TO the illness Of
Judge Victor B. WOolley Of Will
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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
SIX ROAD PROJECT BIDS
TO BE OPENED DEC. 6
Two Buildings In Georgetown In
cluded In Projects

The State Highway Commission
will open bids on six projects Dec.
9Th, 1t was announced Wednesday in
Dover. They include a final section
of the industrial highway north
ward from Wilmington to the state
line; three sidewalks, and two
Georgetown buildings.
The industrial highway project is
for surface conereting % feet wide
1874 miles from Holly Oak to Clay
mont. for which grading has been
done. The sidewalks are from New
ark, north Of the city limits; from
Smyrna to Smyrna Landing, and
from Seaford TO Herring Branch.
The Georgetown buildings win be
police station and a repair shop.
Earlier bids were considered too
high.
Department officials estimated
more than 1900 Delaware motor
vehicles had not yet gone through
the safety inspection. Some license
plates have been surrendered.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
REDEEM CCC CAMP
HAVE FULL SCHEDULE
Camp. Since Inception In 1884, Has
Accomplished Much Work

The construction of bridges and
roads through hitherto inaccessible
privately owned woodlands, as an
aid to FIRE protection. will occupy a
large part Of the time Of the Redden
State Forest Civilian Conservation
Camp, during the eighth enrolment
period, according to an announce
ment made today by w. s. Taber,
State Forester. Fire hazard reduc-
tion along existing roads and trails,
consisting of the removal of lead
brush and fallen trees, will cOnsti-
tute another important feature Of
the work; forest stand, improve
ment, including the removal Of de-
fective and diseased trees, and thin
ming where necessary to promote
growth, will receive considerable
attention within the fire hazard re-
ductiOn areas.
Since 1t commenced work, October
8, 1884, this camp has erected one
fire tower, near Viola, carried out
1865 acres OF forest stand improve
ment, planted or seeded S3.5 acres to
forest trees, done fire hazard reduc-
tion work over SOC acres, devoted
42I man-days to fighting forest fires
in private woodlands, and built pic
mic shelters and installed sheltered
tables and benches in beautihed
spots on the Redden State Forest
and in the Glendale Swamp picnic
area.
During the present enrolment
period-October 1 to March S1-this
camp is to do considerable work
outside of the 100 acre Redden
State Forest. with road and bridge
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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
MACK is NAMED JUDGE
OF SAFETY LESSONS

Among the judges of the ma
tional highway safety lessons
by teachers is W. w. Mack,
chief engineer of the State
Highway Department and an
officer of the American Asso-
citation of State Highway Off
cials.
He was appointed a judge
by the Highway Education
Board, Washington, D. c.
Other judges are DR.. Sidney
B. Hall, superintendent of
public instruction in Virginia,
and DR.. Edgar c. Higbie, pres
ident of Wilson Teachers Col
lege, Washington.
The teacher winning the
contest will be awarded $500
and will accompany the stu
dent winning the highway
safety essay contest conduct
ed by the board on a trip to
Washington. Second and third
prizes for teachers are $500
and 5000
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13

thus:
"The Delaware State Education
Association believes that great
danger of the fundamental princi-
pies of democracy comes through
any attempt to suppress freedom Of
speech, teaching, inquiry, or discus
sion. There should be given full op-
portunity in classrOoms to present
different points of view on any and
all controversial questions, If our
democracy is to survive. On the
other hand, we strongly oppose any
member Of our group advocating or
supporting any point Of view or doc
trine that is opposed to our Amer
ican philosophy Of democratic gov
ernmentt. The association commends
the work Of the state and national
committees on academic freedom,
and recommends their continuance"
Another resolution adopted related
to tenure of service. The original
resolution presented by the COM
mittee was rejected and a substitute
adopted. It not only contains in
sistenee upon protection of the
teacher in his or her position, but
provides for drafting Of a bill to be
presented to the Delaware State
Legislature at its session next jan
uary.
Stand On Tenure OF Service
The text of the adopted substitute
resolution on tenure Of service;
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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
CHAS.L. TERRY
TO BE- STATE
SECRETARY
Dover Attorney Is Named
By GOvernOr-elect Rich
ard C. McMullen.
IS WELL KNOW N

GOVernor-eleet Richard NJ. Nc
Mullen on Wednesday announced
the appointment of Charles L. Ter
ry, Jr., Dover attorney, as his Sec
retary Of State.
He will succeed Walter Dent
Smith, who has been Secretary Of
State under Governor Buck.
Mr.. McAdullen and Mr.. Terry will
assume Office Tuesday, January 10.
Mr.. Terry served as counsel for
the Legislature in 1888. and was a
delegate to the Democratic cOnven-
tion in Philadelphia in June. He has
been active in his party's affairs in
Kent county and was attorney for
the Kent County Levy Court In
1926.
Many Applicants
GovernOr-elect McMullen in an
nouncing the appointment said:
"The list Of applicants was large and
they were very capable. 1t was a
pleasure to know so many stand
ready to take over serious duties"
GOvernor-elect McMullen made
the announcement following a con-
ference with Mr.. Terry.
Mr.. Terry will be the first Demo-
cratic Secretary Of State In 36 years.
The last Democratic secretary was
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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
4-H Members Plan Wins
Rural ElectrJfcatiOn Award

The three highest scoring Of the
eight will be awarded cash college
scholarships of S400, $500 and 5000
which are provided with all other
prizes in the contest by Westing-
house Electric and Manufacturing
Company.
Contestants were required to sub
NIT a diagram showing the location
Of their farm with relation to the
nearest "high line" and another
plan showing how to wire their
home and outbuildings if not now
wired. They were also required
among other things to indicate what
appliances they could use to adyan-
tage, and what they could add where
they now have electricity.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
SUSSEX FARMER DIES;
WAS HIT-RUN VICTIM
Green Benson, 76, Struck Near
Glendale Home

Green Benson. 76 years old. died
at the Milford Emergency Hospital
Wednesday afternoon. the result of
injuries received when struck by a
hit-and-run driver last Saturday
night.
MIR. Benson was struck about a
mile from his farm home near FL
lendale. The driver Of the car has
not been apprehended. Mr.. Benson
had told police two cars approached
him at a rapid speed apparently rae
ing. He was struck by one, receiv-
ing several fractured Alnes and in
ternal injuries. A passing mOtorist
took him to the hospital.
He is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Anna West Of Glendale. and
one granddaughter. His wife died
years ago. Funeral services were
held this afternoon at 2 O'Clock. In.
terment was made IN the Red Mems
Cemetery near Glendale.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
DEMOCRATS TO HOLD OK
ROAST AT HARRINGTON
Many Expected To Attend Affair
Sponsored BY Club Tomorrow

Harrington will be the mecca for
thousands of Democrats tomorrow,
Saturday, November IA, from this
State and the Eastern Shore, when
they will join with the Harrington
Democratic Club in a gigantic pa
rade that will assemble promptly at
~ o'clock at the Kent and Sussex
Fair Grounds, just south of the city,
to move OFF at l o'clock. Fountain p
Billings, Jr., of Harrington, will
marshall the parade and his aides
will include some young ladies in
the saddle. The parade Is to be fol-
lowed by an ox-roast. The animal is
Lancaster county steer furnished
by Harry Greenburg. Special equip
ment and an imported chef from
Chester. Pa, has been engaged to
roast the OK. Ox-rOasts seem to be
the order of the day and this Is the
first one held in Harrington in the
past fifty years. A crowd estimated
at $4,000 Is expected to be i'm Har-
ringtOn for the occasion. 1t Is be-
lieved the crowd will be as large as
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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13

Lawrence Isaacs, of Greenwood.
has been awarded a gold medal Of
honor for making the best report Of
any All club member in Sussex
county in a national 4-H rural cleo
trification contest conducted by ex-
tension agents.
The winner who was designated
by County Agent C. R. Snyder is au-
tomatically entered in the State
contest. in which the prize is q $50
merchandise certificate. Eight all
expense educational trips to the 18th
National Al Club Congress, TO be
held IN Chicago. November 27-ne-
eember 5. will be- awarded 10 that
number Of highest scoring State
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
500 CHECKS MAILED
TO STATE FARMERS
$4,000 Already Received From Ag-
rlculture Headquarters

With approximately 500 checks for
a total sum OF more than SS7 300 al
ready received in Delaware from
Agricultural Conservation headquar-
ters in Washington. d. G., Delaware
farmers have started TO receive pay
ments for their efforts to build up
the soil Of the State and to conserve
1t through changed agricultural
practices.
According to r. o. Stelzer, exsen-
sion economist at the University Of
Delaware. who has been in charge Of
the educational phases Of the agri-
cultural program in the State, 241
checks, totaling $2O.274.23 for Kent
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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
KENT co. All CLUB
BANQUET NOVEMBER 20
Fifth Annual Affalr VIII Be Held At
Wyoming Club House, Kent County

wyoming CluD HOUSE, heut NOuht!
Plans have been completed for the
fifth annual All Club banquet which
will be held in the Round Table
Club House. Wyoming, on Friday
evening, November 20, at $3.50 o.
clock. The committee in charge,
Louise Meredith, w. B. Simpson and
Herman McGinnis have arranged a
program which will make this the
most interesting All event of the
year.
The banquet will be served by the
Round Table Club members which
insures an excellent well served
meal.
Following the program there will
be dancing and movies so there will
be entertainment for all. Page Tum-
mey's orchestra will furnish the mu-
sic.
Tickets will sell for soc and may
be obtained from any All club lead
er or members of the Link. the or
ganization which sponsors the han
quet.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
della. SCOUT TROUPS
TO ATTEND MD. MEET
Milford. Under ScOHtmaster HOlz.
mueller, VIII Attend Gathering

mueller, VIII Attend Gathering
Nine scout troops from the Dover
Area District will be among those
attending the Washington College
Scout Day on Saturday, November
21. All the scouts Of the peninsula
have been invited to be the guests
Of the college for the Washington
ColIege-University of Delaware
football game on Saturday afternoon
and to take part in the other fea-
lures of the day.
Following the game, greetings
from the college will be extended to
the scouts and their leaders assem-
bled in front of the college adminis-
tration building by DR.. Gilbert w.
Mead. president of the college. and
other college officials.
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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday, November 4, To
Tuesday, November 10, Inclusive

Charles ]. Holzmueller. the local
weather recorder reports the fol-
lowing weather conditions for Mill
ford, from Wednesday, November 4,
to Tuesday, November 10, inclusive.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
DEL. EDUCATORS
ELECT K. II. Helm
rs NEW LEADER

Resolution COndemniRg Interference With Academic
Freedom And Opposing Advocacy Or Support OF
Doctrines Detrimental To The American Idea OF
Democratic Government ADOPTED.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-13
'emperature

Total Rainfall ...- 80
The following winds and condi~
tions prevailed during the same
period;
The Washington times., 1936-05-19
HOOVER TO GET
LID. DEGREE

J. Edgar Hoover, director Of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation,
will be awarded the degree Of
Doctor of Laws June 8, at the
one hundred and fifteenth annual
commencement of Pennsylvania
Military College.
Full military honorS will attend
presentation of the degree by
Bishop Francis M. Taitt, president
of the academy's board of trust
ess. Hoover will lead the parade
and review the cadet battalions.
Honored with Hoover will be
Maj. Gen. Leon Cromer, chief OF
cavalry, who will receive the de-
gree of Doctor of Military Science,
and Norman E. Mcclure, head OF
the English department of Ursinus
College, who will be given the de-
gree of Doctor of Literature.
The Washington times., 1936-05-19
Landon Invites World
To Attend Kansas Fete

WICHITA, Kan, May 10 U.S0.
Gov. ALI M. Landon was the
principal speaker on a program
from the municipal airport at
Wichita, broadcast over the Co
lumbia network in connection with
the diamond jubilee celebration Of
Kansas Statehood.
The Governor invited every
body" to come to Kansas for the
event, to be held in vic h 1T a
Oct. TIT.
Governor Landon in opening his
address jocularly remarked that
Kansas is now IS years old, but
she was never looking better than
today"
He continued:
Corn is coming along fine.
Cattle are grazing in abundant
green pastures. Wheat heads are
filling nicely.
Some of you folks back East
and further West may think
that none of this concerns you,
but it does concern you. Wheat
in the Kansas fields means flour
in the Kansas mills and biscuits
on your table. Plenty of pasture
means milk, to be converted
into butter and cheese and ice
cream at our Kansas dairieS
and that means butter on your
toast and ice cream desserts for
you.
Corn in the Kansas fields
means fat cattle and hogs to
pass into Kansas packing houses
and that means T-bOne steaks
and pork chops for many din
nerS.
That's how Kansas rain and
sunshine concerns those Of the
radio audience who do not live
in Kansas. Kansas today Is .
great industrial State. She
shares the benefits and the
problems not only of agriculture
but also of industry.
"The value of her industrial
products last year actually ex-
ceeded the value Of her agricul-
tural products"