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Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
STATE MUST ACT
TO GET INLET
u. S. Is Ready To Go
Ahead With Job IL Del
aware Does Its Part.

The War Department will adver-
tise bids for work on Indian River
Inlet as soon as Delaware meets
certain requirements, U. S. Senator
John G. Townsend, Jr., reported
last Saturday.
Prominent among them is $780,
900 cash contribution from the State,
Senator Townsend said in a tele-
gram to Governor Richard c. Nc
Mullen.
The War Department is ready to
start the work. he said.
Other requirements which Della
ware must meet, according to JSena-
tor Townsend's telegram to the
Governor. are:
Furnishing the right of way for
jetty areas; furnishing easement Tor
disposaI area; releasing the War
Department from all claims for
damages incidental to improvement
work: agreeing to provide and main
tain an adequate movable highway
span across the inlet, and a suitable
terminal for landing. connected by
road to the highway system.
81 hope you will have the State
comply with the War Departments
request so that advertisement Tor
the work can go forward promptly"
Senator Townsend stated to the
Governor.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
GREENWOOD MAN
KILLS HIMSELF
In RESTAURANT
Thomas A. Bradley Found
Dead In His Place Of
Business BY Wife.
WAS w ELL KNOWN
Dependency Over Busi-
ness Is Believed to Have
Prompted Fatal Act.
WAS VEIL KNOWN

The body of Thomas A. Bradley,
% years old, proprietor of res
taurant in Greenwood. with bullet
lodged in the brain and a rife near
by, was found on a cot in a back
room of the restaurant on Sunday
by his wife.
Coroner Howard E. Hardesty of
Sussex county. who gave verdict
of suicide, concluded Bradley had
apparently placed the butt of the
rifle on the floor and the muzzle in
his mouth and had pulled the trig-
ger that sent the bullet into his
brain.
Mrs. Bradley said she left him at
the restaurant about a. m. on Sun
day morning. when she went to their
apartments to get some sleep. Re-
turning about noon Sunday she was
Mortified to find him dead. Despon-
dency over business and other trou-
bles are thought to have prompted
the young man to take his life.
DIR. G. Metzler of Bridgeville. who
was summoned. said the man had
been dead apparently six to eight
hours.
Besides his wife, he leaves a mo-
ther. Mrs. Jennie v. Bradley, of near
Funeral services were held on
Wednesday afternoon at Greenwood,
with interment in Hollywood ceme-
terry at Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
Hospital, Youth Are
AidedByL. Hearn
Milford Banker Wills Half Wealth To Institution,
Remainder Will Be Used To Help Educate White
Boys And Girls OF Milford And Vicinity.

Under the will of Louder N.
Hearn, president Of the Milford
Trust Company. who died on Mon
day of last week, his estate is to be
divided equally into two trust funds,
one for the Milford Emergency Hos
pital and the other to be used for
the education of white boys and
girls of Milford and vicinity.
Mr. Hearn did not designate In
his will how the hospital 1t to use
its bequest. In establishing the
otlier fund. however, he was more
specific. He stipulated that the trust
should be known as the "Hearn edu-
cational fund" and that the interest
only was to be expended. Details of
its operation he left to the admin
istrator. the Milford Trust Com
pany.
The estate has not been fully ap-
praised, former State Senator /. d.
Short, of Milford, said Monday
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
ROTARIANS OF STATE
HONOR NATL. FOUNDER
Paul Harris Urges Members 10 Adj
here 10 Ideals In Address At Rally

Rotarians from all parts OF Della
ware gathered at Dover last Thurs
day night to welcome Paul Harris
OF Chicago, founder of Rotary Inter-
national, on his first official visit to
the Diamond State. Large delega-
tions from each club attended the
dinner In the Hotel Richardson.
MFR. Harris, who organized the
first club in Chicago, In 1905,
stressed the philanthropy of Rotary
In a brief address. "Friendliness,
neighborliness, and service consti-
tute our platform" he said. "As long
as we adhere to those ideals we Will
continue to grow and exert good
influence in the world" He told of
his world travels, having visited all
countries except Russia.
The president of each State club
brought greetings. Glenn Need OF
Philadelphia, one of the early presi-
dents of Rotary. was another speak
err. Among the more than $50 guests
was District Governor George s.
Williams of Millsboro.
Mr.. Harris visit to Dover was ar
ranged by z. Paul Burkholder. past
district governor.
The musical part of the program
Included vocal solos by Charles
Harris of Dover and piano selections
by Miss Doris Shatz, Instructor OF
music in the John Bassett Moore
School In Smyrna.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
ELISHA G. RYON DIES
AT GEORGETOWN HOME
Was Chief Clerk To Sussex County
Assessment Board

Elisha G. Ryon. 81 years old,
prominent Republican for 40 years in
Georgetown, and chief clerk to the
Sussex County Board of Assessment,
died at his home in Georgetown Sun
day afternoon at O'Clock, after be-
ing confined to his home for the last
three weeks suffering from asthma
and heart trouble.
Mr.. Ryon was born in Georgetown,
son of the late Magistrate and Mrs.
Elijah Ryon. The deceased had an
active political career. He served as
comptroller of the county, chief
clerk on two different occasions to
the Sussex County Board of As
sessment, a position he held at the
time of his death, and twice as
deputy sheriff, the first time under
his father-in-law, Robert Short, from
January 1S99-1901, and next under
former Sheriff Robert Clendaniel of
Glendale, from January, 1935-37.
He was an extensive real estate
owner. He was owner of the Sussex
Theater and many tenant houses be-
tween Market and Pine streets in
Georgetown. For years he was en-
gagged in the real estate business.
Mr.. Ryon was philanthropist. He
gave freely to the needy.
Funeral services were held at the
residence Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, in charge of the Rev. Omar
E. Jones, pastor of the Wesley M. e.
Church. assisted by the Rev. L. w.
Morgan of Middletown, Del, for
mer pastor. Interment was made in
Union cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Carrie Ryon. who is a niece of for
mer-State Senator l. Dolphus Short
of Milford. Three nephews, Judson,
william G., and Thomas N. Ryon,
n leo e,ty-vivo
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
E. R. DICK HEADS
FRUIT GROWERS
BrenfOrd Man Succeeds
A. B. Thomas AS Presi-
dent Of HOrticulturists.

Z. r. Dick of Brenford was elect
ed president of the Peninsula Hor-
ticultural Society at the closing
session of the annual meeting at
Camden last Friday morning. He
succeeds State Senator A. Bailey
Thomas.
Other officers are: Vice president,
Otto Sanger, Easton, Nd; treasurer,
w. Lee Allen, Salisbury, Md; sec
retary. DR.. T. F. Manns, Newark;
executive committee, Mr.. Thomas,
Robert Smith, Bridgeville; o. R.
Higgins, Hurlock, Md; Mr.. Dick;
vice presidents for Delaware, New
Castle. Newton L. Grubb; Kent,
John Lord; Sussex, w. C. Newton.
Vice president for Maryland, Cecil,
J. E. Lippincott; Kent, Evelyn Har-
ris: Queen Anne's, J. D. McVean;
Caroline. Frank Ziegler; Talbot. AL
bert Fike; Dorchester, Mrs. R. Lane
Cunningham; Wicomico, j. L. Mor-
ris; Worcester, F. J. Dukes; Somer-
set, Homer S. Kemp.
Vice president for Virginia, w. 0.
Strong. Onley, Va.
The Delaware Section adopted a
resolution urging that w. T. Der
ickson be retained as director of the
Bureau of Markets. The society pass
ed resolutions opposing the wage
and hour measure and the full crew
railroad bill.
"The Freezing Process in Market
ing Fruits and Vegetables" was ex-
planned by Frank App. manager of
a large fruit and vegetable farm
where the produce from 10000 acres
is marketed in a frozen condition.
There was much interest in this adj
dress. as many members are consid-
ering adopting the process.
The only other address was by ].
Harold Clark of the New Jersey
Station. who discussed
"The Newer Varieties of Strawber-
ries and Their Value in the Com
Field"
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
CLASSIFICATION OF
AUTO TAGS EXPLAINED
New Tags Have Letters C, CA And
CB Before Numerals

The various classifications of
commercial vehicle license tags for
1888 which have puzzled many Del
awareans since the plates went on
sale, were explained by officials Of
the State Motor Vehicle Department.
The new tags have the letters, c,
CA, and CB before the numerals.
Heretofore all commercial tags sim
ply had the letter C before the
numbers.
Each classification runs up to the
number 9999. The C tags have been
sent to Kent county, the CA plates
are for Wilmington and New Castle
county, and the CB plates are for
use in Sussex county. Department Of
ficials explain that this method has
been adopted because of the limited
size of the tags and any figure of
more than six numbers could not
fit into the area of the plates.
It is not expected the commercial
tags sold for next year will exceed
10000.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
COTILLION DANCE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 81
Earl Williams And His Detroit Or
ehestra Will Furnish The Music

Final arrangements are being
completed by the Kent and Sussex
CotiIlion Club of Milford for their
fourth annual New Years Eve Dance
Friday, December 81, in the Varney
Auditorium in the Milford Commun-
ity Building. The music committee,
composed of DR.. James West, Har-
wood Jamison and Harry w. Jester
has secured Earl Williams and his
11-piece orchestra from Detroit. Will
Eams and his boys come to Milford
direct from a successful season at
Convention Hall, Atlantic City. Be-
sides the orchestra, MIR. Williams is
also bringing a girl vocalist.
q The other committees which are
working hard to make the dance
this year huge success are as fol-
lows:
Invitation Committee Philip X.
Jacobs, chairman; Alfred Nutter,
Jr.
Decoration Committee Roy
Kemp, chairman; Paul Monroe,
Harry Mayhew, C. d. Holzmueller.
Refreshments Committee-Thomas
e. ,Jefferis, Jr., chairman; William
Ackerman, John Burris.
( Publicity Director Robert II.
Yerkes.
The officers of the club who were
elected at a meeting held recently
are: Edward NJ. Davis, president;
DR.. James West, vice president;
Philip r. Jacobs. secretary ana
treasurer.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
KENT FIREMEN
HOLD ELECTION
r. L. Rentz, Of Frederica,
Heads County Group;
Pick Essay Winners.

The Kent County Firemen's Asso-
citation last Thursday night elected
X. l.. Rentz of Frederick president
of the association for the year of
1888 and awarded NOVEL; Wharton
first prize in the county fire preven-
tion essay contest for public school
students.
Other officers elected are: First
vice president, J. E. Swain, Ches-
void; second vice president, Fletch-
er Truax, Smyrna; secretary, Geo.
w. Johnson. Frederick; treasurer,
Willard Barcus, Cheswold; directors
for one year, George w. Swain. Har-
rington; George Pollett, Houston;
Dawson Minner, Magnolia; Harry
Lindale, Milford, and John NJ. Roe,
Dover.
Turkey Dinner Served
Before adjournment committee
was named to make up the new
schedule cards for next year.
The secretary was instructed to
send convalescent greetings to Past
State President Reuben Stewart,
who was injured a few days ago
when he fell on the street.
A turkey dinner was served by the
women of the NJ. E. Church in the
local lodge rooms. The Rev. Elwin
Ennis, pastor of the NJ. E. Church.
offered the invocation. President
William B. Harrington welcomed
the firemen to his town and F. E.
lBmke OF Clayton responded.
Essay Prize Winners Picked
The committee originally appoint
ed to Judge the fire prevention es-
says in the county asked to be re-
lieved of the responsibility due to
the fact they had already passed on
the essays from their local schools.
The president then named new
committee to pass on the county
winners as follows: Joseph Swain.
Frank O'Neal. and Joseph Lohand.
They selected NOVEL; Wharton.
Dover. first; second, Elizabeth
Harrington; and third. Har-
ry Rench, Dover. as winners.
A committee composed of Harry
c. Tee. F. f. Burke. and II. A. Helm |
will meet with the State executive /
in January on plans for
revision of rules for next years con- /
test. [
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
TO DISCUSS CORN AT
STATE CROP SHOW
&. Z. Phillips VIII Discuss The
Hybrid Seed

Hybrid seed corn will be discuss
ed by c. L. Phillips. Assistant Agro-
nomist of the University of Della
ware. Agricultural Experiment Sta
tion at the meeting of the Delaware
Crop improvement Association, jan
uary 8, 10 a. M, Old College.
Hybrid corn has performed we'll
for corn belt farmers" says Mr..
Phillips. Not only has it outyielded
standard varieties but 1t has shown
remarkable resistance to drought,
Insects, and disease. Hybrid corn
has produced good yields under the
same adverse conditions that caus-
ed standard varieties to produce
only crop of nubbins."
Iowa farmers who grew hybrid
corn last year found it stood up
straight when ordinary varieties
went down in a tangled, hattened
mess" Phillips pointed out.
There are. of course, hundreds OF
dikerent hybrids the same as there
are great number of different
standard varieties. Delaware farm
ers, If they are to plant hybrid seed,
must use the same or greater care
in selecting the right hybrid to use
as they would in choosing an ordi-
nary variety. The fact that a partic
ular hybrid has given good yields in
one of the corn belt states does not
mean that 1t will perform especially
we'll under Delaware conditions"
Phillips said.
Yield test plots. in which the COM
mon varieties were compared with a
of different hybrids were
planted this year by the Agricultur-
al Experiment Station. One such test
was run near Delmar on a light
sandy soil and another was located
at the University Farm near New
ark OH a heavier silt loan.
Fifty-four hybrids were tested
against the standard varieties COM
monty grown in the vicinities of the
test plots. In both tests, the hy-
brids led the standard varieties in
bushels of corn produced per acre.
Samples of the corn grown in
these tests are to be on display at
the annual exhibit OF the Delaware
Crop Improvement Association.
which will be held in Old Collegr at
he University of Delaware in New
ark, January 6. 7, and 8, 1888.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
VILLAGE SMITHY is
RAPIDLY PASSING
A Positive Necessity OF s5 Years Ago
Has Passed Into Discard

The village smithy was surely a
necessity in the life of the people
from the Revolutionary period until
about twenty-five years ago.
With the advent OF the automobile.
conditions have changed wonderfully
within the past three decades. Prior
to that time the horse and mule, as
modes of conveyance, WERE indispen-
sible. In fact. the horse. mule and
ox-cart were the only modes of travel
throughout lower Delaware. Yet, to-
day, there are many rural folk afraid
of automobiles. who still cling to the
old methods of travel. and use their
horse and carriage to drive into the
towns and do their trading. The old
time carriage can be seen on streets
OF many Delaware towns each week.
Today. it seems to be difficult for
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Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
CAULK EMPLOYEES
HOLD XMAS PARTY
Program For Annual Funniest Ar
ranged BY VIM. L. Miller

The usual much enjoyed Christ
mas party which l.. ID. Caulk Com
pany and their employees have, was
given in the Caulk Auditorium yes
terday afternoon. The program, ar
ranged by William E. Miller, director
OF music in the schools, was divided
in two parts. The singing of carols
was embodied in the first part. while
the fun in entertainment and song
followed. The program was as fol-
lows:
/. Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
.. Christmas Story - Ellen Vim
yard.
3. Solo-Miss Florence F. Horn.
4. The First Noel.
5. william L. Miller.
6. o! Little Town of Bethlehem.
Z. Silent Night, Holy Night.
s. Jingle Bells.
Part H.
1. March-M. H. S. Brass Ensem-
BILE.
2. Your Part of the Program-S-I-
N-G.
3. Piano Duet-Marie Lord. VIM.
Mitten.
g. Brass Ensemble.
5. Accordion Solo-Irene Daniels.
s. Tip & Tap-Lynch & Shannon.
T. Exit March.
Brass Ensemble-Billy Faix, Gene
Scott, Tom Bennett, Jack NAPLES,
Myron Warren. Henry Latchum. Will
lard Tease, Major Sockrider, Hayes
Dickerson. Bernard Clements, Harry
Mulholland.
Accompanists-NIiss Florence Horn
and William Mitten.
Slide Operator-Crerar Bennett.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
CHRISTMAS DANCE
WILL BE HELD ON
MONDAY EVENING
Annual Holiday Fete To
Be Held In The COM
munity Building.
WILL START AT $3.50
Music Will Be Furnished
By The "Rhythmaires"
From Philadelphia.
WILL START AT $50

Milford's annual Christmas dance
and holiday fete will be held on
Monday evening next, December a.
in the Varney Auditorium of the
Milford Community Building. The
dance will begin promptly at $3.50
O'Clock, and will continue until a.
m. There will be an intermission at
1880 until u o'clock at which time
refreshments will be served.
The dance committee, composed
of r. C. Barnard, John Burris, H. H.
MulhoIland, G. F. NAPLES. F. E.
Brereton, C. Z. Wood, c. L. Grier,
DR.. L. o. Adkins. DIR. J. B. Baker, j..
p. Hammond and ]. X. Pettyjohn,
has secured the "Rhythmaires," a
well known Philadelphia dance or
chestra.
The "Rhythmaires" broadcast on
Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday and
Friday from 6:15 to $3.50 p. m. over
station WEAF, New York, and each
Thursday from to $50 p. m. from
station KYW. Philadelphia. They
come to Milford highly recommend
ed. Many who have had the pleas
ure of hearing them broadcast state
they are fine. and should contribute
greatly to the success of the dance.
The following ladies have con-
sented to be patronesses for the af-
fair: Mrs. William c. Smith. Mrs.
Walter L. Grier. Mrs. Remson
C. Barnard. Mrs. S. NJ. d. Marshall.
Mrs. G. NJ. Townsend. Mrs. c. E.
Mrs. J. P. Hammond, Mrs.
Davis r. Grier. Mrs. c. D. Holz-
Mrs. I. D. Short. Mrs. H. H.
Mrs. C. Edgar Woh,
Mrs. John Burris, Mrs. G. F. NAPLES,
Mrs. r. E. Brereton. Mrs. Lester o.
Mrs. John B. Baker, Mrs.
James K. Pettyjohn.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24

night. Mr.. Short was Mr.. Hearn's
uncle. He said the estate consists of
stock holdings in the bank, stock In
The L. d. Caulk Company, of Mil
ford, and in other stocks and bonds.
Mr.. Short said the estimates may be
somewhat excessive.
The appraisal will be made by the
Milford Trust Company. Just when
this will be done could not be de-
termined.
Mr.. Hearn, a bachelor, had been
interested in philantropic work for
many years. His death followed an
illness of about two years. His fu-
neral was held last Thursday and
the will was read a short time after
interment.
Mr.. Hearn's only close relatives.
in addition to former Senator Short
we're another uncle, Robert Short,
of Georgetown, and an aunt, Mrs.
Jennie NJ. Steele, of Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
Merchants Pleased With
Returns, Last Minute
Shoppers Crowd Stores.
LIGHTS BEAUTIFUL;
VISITORS WELCOME
Stores Will Remain Open
Late Tonight; Window
Displays Attractive.

Christmas business up to the
time the Chronicle was ready to go
to press showed a marked increase
over the same period last year.
Throngs of happy shoppers are
finding Milford beautiful and ideal
place to shop. Every town on the
Peninsula is represented in these
gay holiday buyers. To sell and sat-
isfy this great influx of out of town
customers the local merchants have
left no stone unturned, and in every
case the merchandise on display is
of the finest quality obtainable. Lar
ger stocks have been carried by the
merchants this season, insuring the
buying public of being able to OBJ
tain what they want in Milford. OF
the thousands who have made Mil
ford their shopping headquarters
few have been disappointed, and all
have been favorably impressed by
the splendid values received and the
fair treatment given them by the To-
cal merchants. Also arousing great
deal of favorable comment among
the shoppers has been the splendid
appearance of the city.
Especially attractive this year and
deserving of special mention is the
beautiful community Christmas tree
in the Plaza Square. Trimmed with
hundreds of colored lights the tree
itself Eliminates the square. The
street decorations, consisting of
thousands of colored lights twined
in miles of laurel. turn the main
business thoroughfare into spec
tacIe of warm glowing beauty or as
a person was overheard to say on
the street, real Christmasy effect
Is produced. The huge Illuminated
arches also lend dignity to the deco
raftanc
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
KENT NEGRO is HELD
ON SERIOUS CHARGE
Joseph Gibbs, Dover, Alleged To
Have Shot Man Following Argument

Following the death on Monday OF
Carroll Wilson. negro, In the Kent
General Hospital at Dover. Joseph
Gibbs, negro. was held without bail
by Magistrate W. ID. Burton on a
charge of manslaughter.
Police said Gibbs shot Wilson
during an argument at the formers
home near Hartl yon December IL.
Coroner Harry Camper of Kent
county held an inquest at the funer-
al parlors of Calvin Clarke on We'd
nesday. Gibbs wife is being held as
a material witness. Officers King,
Bonifacina, and Conley are work.
ing on the case.
w. T. Joyce of Absecon, N. j.,
was held under $1,000 bail on Mon
day by Magistrate Burton of Dover.
to await the outcome Of injuries suf-
fered by Ernest Dear in a truck-outo
collision Monday. Joyce was driver
of the truck and Harry Dear. a bro
tber OF Ernest, operated the car.
Ernest Dear suffered deep cuts and
internal injuries.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
LEWES CONSIDERED
FOR ARMY SCHOOL
Reserve Officers Discuss Site After
ORGANIZATION Is Effected At Milford

The feasibility of setting up at
Lewes the proposed school for army
reserve officers in lower Delaware,
was discussed at Lewes last Friday
by Lieut-Col. Leroy Mueller of Will
mington. in a conference with re-
serve officers of Lewes and Rehoboth
Beach.
Location Discussed
Following the organization of the
school at a meeting in the Hotel
Windsor at Milford. last Thursday
night, Colonel Mueller went to
Lewes with Major H. NJ. Stanford
and remained as his guest. Colonel
Mueller looked over possible loca-
tions for holding the monthly
courses with Major Stanford and
Capt. Willard H. Johnson of Reho-
both Beach, and stated that the next
meeting of reserve officers, to be
held some time in January, would
take place at the Hotel Caesar Rod
ney in Lewes. At the. organization
meeting in Milford preference for
that town as the more central loca-
tion of the school was expressed by
several officers. Colonel Mueller out
lined to the officers several impor-
tant problem subject on military af-
fairs to be worked out in the sub
courses to follow.
Many Officers Attend
Reserve officers of Kent and Sus-
sex counties who attended the or
ganization meeting we're: Lieut-Col.
Leroy Mueller, R. A.. Wilmington;
Col. W. C. Lank, Milford; Maj. H.
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Milford chronicle., 1937-12-24
LAUREL CHILD
! KILLED IN AUTO
CRASH; 3 HURT
Death OF Howard Taylor,
Jr., Raises 1887 Auto
mobile Toll To 101.
FOUND ON HIGHWAY
Sisters Skull Fractured;
Father And III. o. Rig
gin Are Injured.

Isive-year-old Howard Taylor, Jr.
of Laurel, was fatally injured on
Monday night when an automobile
driven by his father and one by
Harley o. Riggin. Laurel funeral
director, collided head-on on U. s.
Route 13, one mile south of Laurel.
The boys sister, Beverly Taylor, 4
years old, suffered a possible frac-
ture of the skull. The father and Rig
gin suffered head injuries.
The death of the boy raised Del
aware's 1887 automobile toll to 1Ol.
Boy Dies OF Fractured Skull
The boy died three hours after
being admitted to the Beebe Hospi-
tai at Lewes from a fractured skull
and internal injuries. His sister was
admitted to the same hospital,
where her condition was reported
fair.
MIR. Riggin was taken to the Pen
insula General Hospital at Salisbury
suffering from a severe laceration OF
the head.
According to Corporal George X.
Shockley of the Bridgeville police
station, Riggin was driving north
and Taylor was proceeding in the
opposite direction when the two cars
collided.
Found Unconscious On Highway
Riggin was found unconscious
with his head on the concrete high
way but regained consciousness be-
fore reaching the hospital. The ofii-
Ger said the speedometer on Rig
gins car was jammed at 40 miles
per-hOur. s3
No arrests will be made until al
ter the Investigation is completed,
police said.