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Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
standardizing Safety

The very vital human field Of the
driver" Is the most serious problem
in traflc STANDARDIZATION IN tae
opinion OF the Bureau of Standards.
according to a recent statement.
More than 80 per cent OF an au-
tomobile accidents occur az less
than 50 miles an hour. and "collis-
ion with pedestriansy account for
"A per cent Of fatalities. These facts
are authenticated by the Buick Mag
azine, which reveals that slightly
more than so per cent Of all acci-
dents happen after dark, and eseven
per cent trying to pass blindly on
curves. One-sixth of the fatalities
involving automobiles are on city
streets at intersections.
The clarion call Of highway safe
ty has been ringing through the ma
ton for months. fhe leading scien-
tiic authorities and officials agree
in the philosophy that without the
processes Of standardization, IL
would be impossible for people to
live and to work together" and the
verdict from that quarter is that
without Standardization Eve would
have a Tower az Babel. chaos"
The Buick Motor Company is the
first OF the big manufacturers 10
launch q plan to organize the driv-
ers Of all cars by that name to stan
dardize the vital human field Of the
drivers" Of that car. II Is called the
Buick Safety Legion, and the issue
will go straight to the more than
2.5O0,O0 Buick owners. THE start
ing point of safety program is the
man behind the wheel and a great
majority of accidents, in fact prac-
tically all of them, can be prevented
by intelligent care and courtesy on
the part of the driver. comments
president Harlow H. Curtice in the
Buick Magazine. He discusses the
dangers to careful drivers from
one, the frailities of pedes- !
trians, the man who drives
through the lights" and is unreal
quarrelsome. and insistent /
on having his rights" "To create |
some measure of organized thinking !
is one of the purposes OF the Buick .
Safety Legion, whose members win
be pledged to thoughtful driving.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
HARRINGTON MAN HURT
WHEN CAR OYERTURNS

Ernest Homewood. as, Of Harring-
ton, is in the Milford Emergency
Hospital. in a serious condition as
the result of injuries received early
Sunday when his car overturned on
the dupont boulevard, near FELTON,
His car was wrecked but his COM
panibn, Jacob Swain. also OF Har-
Iington, escaped injury.
According 10 information obtained
by the State police who investigated
the accident. Homewood was driving
south and at the intersection ot the
FELTON, road another car was. driven
onto the boulevard, forcing him from
the road and causing the car to up
set. HomeWoOd was cut abont the
head. The name of the operator OF
the other car has not yet been
learned by the police.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
DOVER TRUCK DRIVER
FATALLY INJURED
Charles r. Hitchcock Suffered Broken
Neck At frederiea

Charles f. Hitchcock, 30 years old,
of Dover, was fatally injured We'd
nesday afternoon when he fell off
the running board OF a car which
had given himia lit near lFrederica.
Hitchcock suffered a broken neck
and expired shortly after being ad-
mitted to the Milford Emergency.
Hospital.
According to people at Langrell's
garage at Frederica, Kitchens who
was driving the truck evidently run
out Of gas near Barratt's Chapel and
was beating his way to the filling
station for gas when the accident oc-
CURED; the identity of the car driver
has not been learned, but there were
three persons in the car, a man and
two women.
Kitchens is survived by a wife and
two children.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
UPS AND DOWNS
OF THE RAILROADS

The railroads OF the country ap-
near TO have been forced to resist
control Of their important affairs BY
the Government, while at the same
time they have been borrowing
from the Federal treasury until
their Indebtedness Is approximately
$500. 600, 900. Railroad executives
have been slow in learning that you
can't talk back to the mOney-lend-
ers. Railroad securities have be-
come poor Investments, and about
one-quarter of the entire mileage Of
the lines is in the hands of receiv-
ers and trustees. Il is not strange
that one often hears the prediction,
in the National Capital. that the
Government may take over the rail-
roads.
In this upheayal of transportation
methods the railroads have lost one
of their great assets. Formerly they
controlled legislatures in most Of
the states, and dictated to the Fed
eTal Government: whereas these
same railroad interests now have to
take orders from commissions and
bureaus at Washington. It is as
serted that this results in consider
able misrule. The railroads liter
ally have their backs to the wall.
The country is likely to take def
mite notice OF the improvements in
railroad management that have fur
nished better service, faster trains,
degree of safety that is almost
perfection. Finally there is the good
news that The railroads are begin
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
SAB ACCIDENTS
ON HIGHWAYS
DURING YEAR
[coatinaed from Firt Pagel

[ContiNaed from First Pagel
There was a reduction in accidents
from 922 to 84S during the same
period.
This decrease of 13 per cent in
1885 must be very gratifying to eV-
cry friend of safety and reflects the
combined results of safety in con-
struetion. traffic control. law en-
foTcement, public education and the
rsnlendid efforts Of safety councils,
cooperating organizations, and the
press, with, perhaps, some lucky
breaks.
IF this record is to he maintain
ed or bettered in the future, it will
require the united efforts of all
participants and the earnest and
sober cooperation of the individual
motorist," Mr.. Mack pointed out.
1T is an interesting and perhaps
significant fact that the locations
of improvement were very marked.
viz: between Dover and Smyrna
where the new dual highway was
opened, and an area north and
northwest of Wilmington, there be-
ing no fatalities on the Lancaster,
Kennett and Concord Pixies or their
connecting roads, and but two on
the Philadelphia Pike, while in the
atea Immediately to the south and
east of the City of Wilmington the
record was deplorable.
"A study is being made of these
areas to determine, if possible, the
causes of this inconsistency.
Most Fatalities At Night
"That "A per cent of the fatal ac-
cidents occurred during the hours
of darkness, while but AZ per cent
of the non-fatal accidents occurred
during those hours also forms a
subject worthy of careful study if
we are to understand and solve this
problem"
The table showing the type ac-
cidents that occurred on State high
yrnsyc ioof xtaays fOlIOWes
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
SAFETY COUNCIL NOTEs


The Delaware Safety Council Is
] cooperating with the News-Journai
papers in urging Delaware's auto
mobile operators to sign the Safe
Driving Pledge and display the
windshield stieker IN order that the.
cltizenry Of the state Of Delaware
may have easy access TO the pledge
cards and Windshield certificates the
Delaware Safety Councils no a.
recfors have agreed to act as dis
tributing agents. These pledge cards
may be obtained from H. H. Null
holland, Of Milford.
The eight fundamental points in
safe driving emphasized In the
Safety Pledge are as follpws:
/. Not TO operate an automobile
at reckless speed, and always to be
fair to other drivers and consider
ate Of pedestrians.
2. To drive on the right side Of the
highway, and to signal before turn-
ing or stopping
8. To stop at All STOP signs,
and not to jump traffic lights
4. To pass other vehicles only on
straight, fiat stretches
s. To give the right Of way in all
doubtful cases.
6. TO keep riy vehicle in safe con-
dition.
z. To reduce speed ln bad weather,
at night, and in congested areas or
where road conditions 50 indicate.
8. Always to watch out for chill
dren.
The campaign Is meritorious
one and will materially assist in
and creating additional
safety eonsciousn sss in the minds
Of our Delaware automobile oper-
ators as well as pedestrians and
that, after all, Is one Of the prere-
quisites to a reduction in automo-
bile mishaps and autocides.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
HOME DEMONSTRATION
CLUB NOTES
Leaders From Heme nenoastraiial Ciubs II
Continue First Aid Lessons With
Mr.. Potter This Week

] II
Continue First Aid Lessons WIKI
Mr.. Potter This Week
Seventy leaders that had theiI
first aid lesson with Arthur Potter
last month are meeting for the sec
ond time this week at Kenton YES
/ "WEDNESDAY, January %, and
Houston fire house, Friday, January
81. Both meetings are from 10 to
$3.50. Only those are eligible for this
work that attended the first lesson,
Twenty communities are expected to
be represented at the two meetings.
These leaders are. delegates from
Kent County Home Demonstration
Clubs. All are working toward a
Red Cross certificate upon compile
tibh OF the course. Miss Louise R.
Whitcomb, Home Demonstration
Agent for Kent county, is making
the arrangements for this work.
Reersstion school Ffom Fr0gram Commlfiegs OF
Home Demonstration Ciuhs 70 e Held
Januafy 81 At Harrington Over
first Naiidual Bank
PROGRAM chairmen of Kent COun-
ty Home Demonstration Clubs are
all going Harrington way on Friday
Of this week, according 70 MISS
Louise R. Whitcomb, Home Demon
stration Agent for Kent county, for
Miss Ella Gardner, specialist in ru-
raj recreation from Washington, Is
holding there an all day training
school over the bank. These leaders
will be given suggestions on pro-
gram planning for their clubs for
the whole year and will carry these
hack to their respective groups. The
meeting starts promptly at 10 o.
clock. sl-
One training school has already
been held, Tuesday might at the Do
yer High School, when a good num-
her Of All club leaders assembleu
to meet with Miss Gardner for
similar course.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31

and advance the significant thought
Of courtesy, and carefulness at all
times on, the highways
This practical way Of meeting a
situation that has been analyzed IN
the many safety campaigns IN cities
and states IS intended to remove all
the apprehension and fear Of mo
toring.
"Standardizing safety. has full o.
fetal approval and it IS the accept
ed way to remove the dangers Of the
highway. No doubt. other nanufac-
turers will follow the lead set by
the Buick Safety Legion.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
Causes Listed

Among the chief causes of these
accidents were: Reckless driving
213; operator had been drinking, 60;
inattention, 55;, disregarded stop
sign, so; loss of control, so; drove
or crowded off roadway, 43; on
wrong side of road, Al; skidding,
40; operator asleep, 81; jay walk
ing, 81; failed to signal, 20; tire
(blow OUT, 28; obstructed view, 16;
automobile no lights, Is; following
too closely, IS; defective steering
gear, IA; child playing in roadway,
"a; animal on highway, IA; defec-
tive brakes, II; pedestrian coming
from behind parked vehicle, 10;
glaring headlights, z; pedestrian
had been drinking, z; operator con-
fused, Z.
A total of ! PAT men and 1O4 wo-
men were in accidents. Drivers in
most accidents were between 20 and
40 years of age. There were 1858
drivers involved. There were S99
daylight accidents and sol in the
nighh. Thirty-two deaths occurred
in the night and 13 in the day.
Weed.End Dangerous Period
Friday, Saturday and Sunday are
the most dangerous driving days, the
report shows. Of S43 accidents. 167
occurred ON Sunday. l34 on Satur-
day and 130 on Friday Wednesday
and Thursday with "a and SO acci-
dents, respectively, are the safest
driving days. Most accidents, 574 oc-
CURED in clear weather, 1913 occur
red during rain and "a in snow.
The most dangerous hour was be-
tween 5 and p. M, when 5s acci-
dents occurred. Between and p. |
m, 54 occurred, between and 8,
81, and u midnight and ! a. m,
so, and between II and IL p. m, a.
Most accidents, 4S5 of the total,
occurred on the straight road and !
144 on rural intersections; $50 Oc-
CURED on dry surface and 1856 on
wet surface. Passenger cars were
involved in 1884 accidents and |
trucks in 2S6 accidents.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31

ming to pick up freight at the ship
pers' doors and deliver it TO resi-
dences and places OF business. Eli
cheney in railroad management has
lost a good deal Of It's attractive
ness. In the fare Of existing condi-
tions it is little wonder that inter-
est appears to mount in the ques-
tion of Government ownership.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
SUGAR HILL
Near WilIiamsVDIel

Services at Sound NJ. Z. Church:
/ Church school $3.50. Glass meeting
at IL a. m. Sunday evening, Ep-
worth League $3.50. Evening worship
at 1880. Prayer meeting every Fri
day evening. All welcome. . @,
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy McCollum and
daughter, Mrs. Lille Jones and Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Jensen and chill
dren of Philadelphia were recent
visitors here. Mrs. Jones staying
down a while with her father, Ed.
DerFicksOn.
Helena Hall of Selbyville spent
weekend recently with her grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Eashem.
Harlan Kravitz has returned to
his home from the Beebe Hospital
at Lewes much improved.
Georgetta Walker of Beacon Col
lege, Wilmington, spent the week
end with her parents at Fenwicks
Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Grey and
children of New Jersey are spend
ing some time with his parents at
the lighthouse.
Plenty of good old fashioned win
ter weather this year, but rather
hard on the fuel, ehi
Mrs. Bessie Williams had an acci-
dent with her car on Saturday, dam
aging the car and injuring herself.
We trust nothing serious will de-
velop and that she will soon be out
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave DeFrieksOn, Jr.,
we're Sunday evening callers of Mr..
and Mrs. Marvel Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Nelson and
children were Sunday visitors of
her parents here.
, Mattison Grey is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Baul and
family have moved on the George
Williams farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Derrickson and
son James and Miss Alberta Nc
Cabe we're among the guests at a
birthday dinner given January % to |
Parker Hudson, Jr., near Frankford. |
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
UNION
(NeAr LInc0lnl

The Ladies Aid viii meet this
Friday evening, January 81, at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Lynch.
This waH to have been held IN De
cember but on account Of weather
conditions, was postponed. A good
attendance Is desired. Ice. cream for
sale. Saltines free.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31

Have you joined the Young Mems
Republican Club now forming in
Milford?
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31

The Hospital Auxiliary cannot
buy linens with promises or good
Intentions pay your dues.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
CHRISTIAN SCIENUE SOCIETY
AVENUE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1.-The House OF Happiness"
D.. D.. Minister.
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 2. 1886
Missionary 1t has
o the underprvleged
We district Missionary giving. Help maintain
position -
worship and Subject Gods Guarantee
o with the Of hymns.
A church with a welcome
service under the auspices of the EDworth
cordially invited to attend
Worship and Subject AT the End Of the
Days We invite you o and worship of this
1880 mEvenng worship Subject The Vital Need
Warm welcome. You will come again. A
Midweel Church service every Thursday evening
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31

PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH
Rev. c. w. SehelhOuse, Pastor
9:45 a. m.-Sunday School.
11:00 a. m.-Preaching.
7:00 p. m.--Song and praise service
$500 p. m.-Preaching.
Mid-week prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening at 1880 O'Clock.
A warm welcome Is extended to all.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
West Second Street
Clifford c. Greiner, pastor

Sunday, Feb. 2, 1886.
1000 a. m.-Bible School.
1900 a. Worship service.
6:34 p. m.-B. Y. p. U.
1880 p. m.-Preaching service.
You are welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
THE CHURCH OF GOD
Clara MuIIihin, Pastor 100
Second and Pear Sts-, North Milford
Sunday, Feb. 2. 1886.

Second and Pear Sts., North Mll1erd
Sunday, Feb. 2. 1886.
10 100 a. m.-Sunday School
1900 a. m.-Services.
1880 p. m.-SOng service.
500 p. m.-Preaching.
Evangelistic meetings each eve
ming except Saturday, Pauline Moore
gospel singer, other helpers expected.
Come out and enjoy the services with
us.
CHRISTIAN SCIENUE SOCIETY
Branch Of The First Church Of
Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass.
Services every Sunday at II a. m.
Sunday School al same hour.
Wednesday evening meeting, arst
Wednesday in each month at p. m.
in Grange Hall, Milford. Del.
It makes 3 whale OF a difference
il you serve hot foods on hot dishes
and cold foods on chilled dishes.
Milford chronicle., 1936-01-31
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
"The Friendly Church"
John Jackson Brown, Jrs Pastor
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1886.

m--Sunday School.
II a. m.-Morning worship
viii be conduct
Methodist Protestant Societyan I'M
usual privilege for local young people.
p. me- worship.
Thursday 7SO Bible Discussion Group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-17
Universal Electrics
 Made In Connecticut
Latest in RefrigeratOrs Products of Outstanding Firm; 'Pay for Themselves" Models Here

The new, famous Universal elec- .tric refrigerator is now on display in Waterbury. A product of Land CTS. Frary and Clark of New Brit ain, the box is declared to be the latest in the world of electric ref rigeration. It has been nanufac- t,red by a concern that has been making modern home appliances for the past 90 years or more and the ice box has been developed into an exceptionally fine piece of work.
 The Sprague Electric supply ex- perts of this city have inspected the Universal refrigerator thoroughly and declare that it meets the high est standards. Electric refrigera- tion in the home is now no longer a novelty, 1t was pointed out. but really a necessity. Hundreds of Waterbury homes are equipped with Universals, survey shows.
 On Display Here
 The Universal refrigerators arc on display at the show rooms of the Home Service Appliance company. 226 North Main street, Templeton's at Templeton'S corner, the Gruskay Furniture company on South Main street, Archie Jones on Willow street. Walter Greason in Oakyille. the Strauss Hardware store on East
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-17

Main street and at Bronson's in Wfnsted.
 Established Facts 4e
 "The Universal refrigerators, ac- tually pay for themselves in req sonably short time" said the man. agement of the Sprague Electric Supply company. This fact has been proven hundreds of times and is being demonstrated daily in hun dreds of homes. No matter how efficient the housewife, it Is inevit- able that certain amount of food will be wasted in every kitchen. This waste is promptly stopped when a Universal is installed and the ac- tual money savings can easily be calculated over period of time Moreover, with a Universal in the house, the housewife is enabled to buy in quantity, to her own fnan- cial advantage, of course, absolute ly sure that regardless of quantity what she has purchased will be kept in perfect condition in her Univer- sal. And there again 1t is simple matter to determine in dollars and cents what has been saved. Ele- mentally mathematics will enable anyone to work out to his or her own satisfaction the exact amount saved and the cost of the rcfrig- orator will be reached in re- markably short time"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-17
SHOP MANAGER
 GIVEN WARNING
Undergarment Co. Off. ciaI Fined for Breaking
 State Labor Law

Entering a plea of nolo contendere to two counts of violation of the state labor laws, William Ehrenpreis, 52, of 322 Pine street, was fined $25 and costs on each and warned by Judge John F. McGrath in city court today that jail sentence was mandatory should he be arrested on similar charges again. Three other counts of labor law violations were nolled by the court.
 Ehrenpreis. manager of the Wa terbury Apron and Undergarment Company, Inc, was arrested April 9 on a warrant issued at the re- quest of John R. Donlan of New Haven, inspector for the state labor department, who attended the hear ing this morning.
 He was accused of having allowed women in his employ to work more than 48 hours weekly, in violation of the state law. Examination of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-17
ONIONS CLEARED
 OUT CITY HALL

Peabody, Mass, Aprl l7-tuP)- An epidemic of crying forced tenn porary abandonment of Peabody's municipal building today.
 Tears yelling from their reddened eyes, some 60 department heads, clerks, stenographers and police who work in the combined city hall and police station sought the cool.ciear air outside. ."
 Onions-a carload of them stored in the basement for distribution among relief recipients-caused the exodus.
 WPA workers removed the onions and after a two-hour delay, neces- sary to clear the air, the building was reoccupied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-17
500 Attend Cleaners
 Party Last Evening
Both Floors of St. Patricks LyCem Used-Rey. John
 Kripas to Conduct K. of L. Forum Monday
BROOKLYN NEWS

pastor of St. Joseph's church, will conduct Catholic forum period at the K. of L. club rooms Monday evening at o'clock.
 E. A. c. Plans Carnival
 Plans for spring carnival at the Brooklyn A. c. rooms are now in progress. President Jeff Morrison is engaged in making contact with several well known vaudeville com panies in an effort to secure high class entertainment. The date and other details for the affair will be announced next week.
 St. Joseph's Choir
 St. Joseph's choir will hold spe- cial rehearsal in the choir rooms of the Congress avenue school at 7:30 o'clock tonight according to an announcement made by Profess sor Aleksis today. Plans for spe- cial Mothers Day program will be made The singers will repeat the Easter Sunday music in church Sunday morning.
 Professor Aleksis stated new members will be accepted If they rc> port tonight and enroll.
 There will be a special rehearsal of the Lithuanian Little Symphony orchestra at 9:l5 o'clock tonight.
 Streets Being Cleaned
 The streets of Brooklyn and Town Plot districts are undergoing thor ough spring cleaning and within the next several days the sections should be ranked among the clean est in the city. Several crews of workmen and trucks are engaged in the task. One of the major inter- ests in the present work seems to be that many o1 those who during the past winter criticised the street department and city administration for their failure to act, now have word of praise for this project.
 Aldermen John w. Bender. Will liam Kolbeck, and Public Works Commissioner James A. Phelan stated the city can not afford to make more Improvements at this time without imposing 8 special tax upon property owners on the streets involved. This action would force landlords to raise rents and in many cases to an amount far more than tenants can afford to pay with working conditions so irregular.
 All three leaders stressed the fact it is much better to accept clean Illness and whatever advantages are available until such 8 time when there are adequate finances to com- plete plans for the district improve ments which have been under con- for some time. They said dirt roads will be oiled within a short time and several of the streets graded.