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Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17

shippers have been. paying growers
mostly S6 per ton bulk. Much of the
domestic type cabbage is large In
size, resulting in some preference
for smaller cabbage. The long-keep-
ing varieties probably will be avail
able by September Is. Recent crop
damage by high water and insects
make the prospects of the New York
crop none too encouraging.
Demand for celery has been good
in eastern producing sections. Two
thirds crates of washed celery have
sold mostly at 81 to s1.20, and rough
celery soc per zs crate. The crop has
been injured by high water and
spells of hot weather. Eastern city
markets show some gains of Csc and
general jobbing range of $3.50 to
$225.
Eastern lettuce has been holding
prices well In city markets at 81 to
$1.75 per crate. Not many carlots of
eastern carrots have been shipped as
pounds were reported in the Roches-
ter district. Washed carrots sell
fairly steady in eastern markets at
60c to 90c per bushel.
Apple Market Draggy
Prices of apples continue low and
markets dull and rather weak for
most varieties. Color is often poor
but size and quality generally good.
The crop is heavy in most producing
sections and prices sometimes hard
ly enough to pay harvesting costs,
except for best grades and varieties.
Many growers have been waiting for
cooler weather to start picking.
Scab and worm injury seems rather
heavy In the East. Most varieties
sell in eastern markets at soc to 81
per bushel. Delaware Mcintosh
range 75c to $1.35. Supply and de-
mand are moderate.
The peach markets follow mixed
trend. Some arrivals, including over
ripe fruit, sell at low prices. but ad-
vances for peaches of good market
quality are reported at some points.
A very wide range of 81 to 50 per
bushel Is quoted for Elbertas In cas-
tern markets. The crop in New York
and Michigan, two leading late-ship-
ping sections, is largest in several
years. Probably the market quality
of the eastern crop will be some
what below average because OF
brown rot and worm injury.
The pear crop appears to be lit
tie lighter than last season in most
eastern sections. New York growers
are being offered 11kf to 2f per
pound for Bartletts, and the Michi-
gan crop Of this variety is being |
bought largely by Gamers. The
Michigan Kieffer crop is very light. |
Bartlett pears sell at s1.4O to $3.50
per bushel in New York and Michi-
gan producing sections, and at $l.25
10 sl.75 in eastern city markets.
Prospects indicate a rather large
crop of grapes this season. Not very
much eastern stock will move until
about the third week of September.
Probably much of the crop will be
used by Wineries and juice plants
again this season. Prices of grapes
m central markets show a declining
.rend. Concords and other leading
varieties are quoted at zoe to SOc per
I2-quart basket.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17
FELTON,

Mrs. Elizabeth Bringhurst IL
spending two weeks in Quakertown
Pa, with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bring
hurst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hibbs and daughter
Elizabeth of Amber, Pa, spent last
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Everett. Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Turner
and family of Wilmington were also
their guests.
Mrs. Maude Reynolds entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Jehu Clifton and Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Reynolds and son OF
Wilmington on Sunday.
Mrs. Richard Lawrence Of Will
mington has been a recent guest of
her sister, Mrs. Paul Hughes.
Mrs. Thomas Case and daughter,
Sara, with Mrs. Ashton Jester and
two children, spent several days at
Rehoboth recently.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dill of Philadelphia
has been a guest of Mrs. Walton
Hughes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Killen and
son, Ernest, Jr., attended a family
reunion at Rehoboth on Sunday. the
occasion being the 80th birthday an
niversary Of Mrs. Edward killen.
Miss Janice Eaton has returned to
the Wilmington General Hospital for
duty.
Mrs. Elizabeth Murray who has
been visiting relatives here returned
A.. AAlH
Samuel Henvis left on Thursday to
enter the freshman class at the Uni
versity of Delaware.
Mrs. Hester Shilling has been en-
Mrs. Annie FARRELL of Phil
adelphia.
James Kelley of Wilmington spent
with his grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. ]. w. Kelley.
Mrs. Linda Galloway and Mrs.
Maggie Hoey Of Denton, spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund
Mrs. Lawrence Cain and daughter
spent the weekend at Re-
lcboth where they entertained a
party of friends from Washington. d.
:. Miss Cain with Miss Sara Case
eft this week to resume their work
It the University of Maryland at
'ollege Park, Md.
Mrs. Lille Hugg is visiting Mr..
md Mrs. Lee Turner at Woodbury..
'. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Brubeck have
eturned to their home In Daytona
leach. Florida. after spending their
ssstion with Mr.. and Mrs. William
ionwin.
The first fall meeting of the w. c.
). u. was recently held at the home
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17

OF Mrs. Bringhurst The election OF
officers was held with the following
results: President, Mrs. E. NJ. Bring
hurst; vice president, Mrs. Ida
Hughes: corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Ethel Coverdale; recording sec
retary. Mrs. Evelyn Killen; treasur-
er, Mrs. Cooper Gruwell.
FELTON, Union has paid the first
half of their cententary fund with
$27 paid on the second half. Plans
were made to complete the fund this
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Smith and
son Robert have returned to their
home In Brooklyn after a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper Gruwell.
The Laws Homemakers Club met
at the home OF Mrs. Homer Hopkins
on September 7th. with the presi-
dent, Mrs. Uric Morris presiding.
After the business meeting Mrs.
Thomas Chambers and Mrs. Herman
Kohland gave a demonstration on
sewing that was both interesting and
helpful. There was also a prize
given for the best arranged flowers
which was won by Mrs. Chambers.
After this we all enjoyed social
hour and delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess. Our next
will be with Mrs. A. c. War
rington In October.
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and in the rural areas $50 of the
pedestrians were crossing the street
or highway mot at an intersection. 4"
In a large number of pedestrian
accidents the fault or responsibility
lies with the pedestrian. The records
of 81 states show that actions which
are generally recognized as unsafe
were chargeable against 569o of the
pedestrians involved in fatal acci-
dents. A summary of reports in five
states which determine definite re-
sponsibility for each accident indi-
Gates the pedestrian at fault in $50
of the fatal pedestrian accidents, or
one-fourth of the total number of
motor vehicle deaths in these states.
Pedestrian accidents make up
widely varying percentages of the
motor vehicle death totals in various
age groups. From OLA years pedes-
trian deaths are 66To of the motor
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17
REDEEM

Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton Penuei1 ant
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Glen,
daniel and family, Mrs. Pinky Glen
daniel and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H
Donovan and family called on Miss
Myrtle Penuell of Georgetown on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Elwood Carey spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert J. Mitchell
Of Milton and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Walton, Jr., of near Milford, spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles H. Donovan and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Clendaniel
and family and Mrs. Pinky Clendan-
lei called ON Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Donovan on Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Morgan
apd daughter Gladys and Miss Ollie
Handy visited relatives ON Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Pritchett
entertained company on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Donovan
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert
J. Mitchell were Sunday evening
callers of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Walls
and daughter Clara, Mrs. Clara Step
hens and Miss Myrtle Penuell at
Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Penuell en-
tertained company on Sunday.
Sunday school on Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Harvey Penuell.
superintendent. Preaching at 3 .. m.
by Rev. Harold Fordham.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17
DACSBORO

]. Virgil Hudson, son or j. N.
Hudson, and Esther Nj. Hill oil
Georgetown, were united In matrl-
mony at Snow Hill. Md. on Sept. g.
The ceremony was performer by Rev
Disston Jacobs, pastor of the M. y.
Church of Snow Hill. Much happi-
ness is wished to them.
Simpson E. Kissinger who Is at
the Milford Emergency Hospital with
broken leg is improving and Is ex-
pected home soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Bishop OF Mount
Clair, N. j., were guests OF the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. r. d. Lingo, Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Martin Timmons
and daughter Sarah spent from FRI
day to Sunday at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Beatrice Baker and Mrs. Car
rie Vickers spent Friday at Sails
bury.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Hazard Of
Wilmington spent Monday with their
mother, Mrs. r. d. Lingo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Clogg and
daughter Iris, also Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Rogers left Saturday for
Washington and Arlington. They
spent the night at Amosville, then
took the skyline drive to Luray Cav
erns. A very interesting tour was
reported.
Some unknown thieves entered
the Office OF the o. H. Campbell Feed
Co, Thursday night, breaking open
the safe and escaped with $4,000 in
cash, some valuable jewelry, includ-
ing two diamonds and eight genuine
pearls. No trace of finger prints
could be found. The thieves forced
open a back window.
Mrs. Herbert Calhoun spent the
weekend at Atlantic City.
]. B. Chandler is improving his
home by applying coat Of paint.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. H. Fiske, Jr., are
rmeodeling their home.
Major and Mrs. Clarence A. Short
spent Saturday at Wilmington.
Mrs. Ethel Timmons' Sunday
School class was entertained at the
home of Miss Evelyn Daisey. After
the routine of business games were
played and refreshments served. A
large crowd attended.
Capt. and Mrs. Reuben Quillen of
Laurel called on Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha
Daisey Sunday evening. They fol-
lowed the sea together many years
ago.
Miss Evelyn Daisey and her sister.
Mrs. Harvey Tingle of Selbyville
spent Monday in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Truitt are
spending their vacation in northern
cities.
The Regular Fellows Sunday
School class met Tuesday evening
in the Sunday School room. Joseph
West, James Williams, Eddie Truitt
and Jack Timmons were ON the serv-
ing committee. Rev. McDade OF
was the speaker. This is |
their first meeting after the summer
vacation.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher is busily en-
gagged in preparing for her extended |
vacation trip to North Bay. Canada.
by the way Of Montreal, leaving on
Sunday. September 10, with her
laughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray l.. Johnson OF West Phila-
lelphia.
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lL9HunaS0 Tem ruU Fagel
twelve best of one variety In bowl,
Mrs. John Steward; best collection
of twelve (not more than six of any
one variety in bowl, Mrs. John
Steward.
Ageratum-Best IL or more stalks
Of blue, Mrs. John Steward, Eleanor
Jacobs, Rosanna Messick.
Cosmos-Twelye best of any color,
Eleanore Jacobs, Mrs. H. r. Lemex,
Rosanna Messick; best arrangement
of rs or more In bowl or basket,
Rosanna Messick, Ida Roosa.
observation-disclosures Messick.
Petunias-Best bowl single, Mrs.
j. Benson.
Snapdragon-Best collection, Mrs.
Harvey Coverdale.
Zinnias-Three best giant orange,
Mrs. Harvey Coyerdale; three best
purple or violet, Virginia Kirby;
three best red, Eleanore Jacobs. Mrs.
Harvey Coverdale, Ida Roosa: three
best rose, Mrs. H. r. Lemex, RosaE-
ma Messick, Mrs. j. Benson; three
best white, Mrs. Harvey Coverdale,
Mrs. H. R. Lemex; best basket or
bowl of giants, Mrs. Harvey Cover
dale. Ida Roosa, Jennie Short; best
basket or bowl of dwarf or lilliputs.
Mrs. Lauretta Whitehead, Mrs. John
Steward, Mrs. F. Gulick,
Flower Advancement
Arrangement Of flowers not over
six inches high from base Of con-
tainer to top of flowers, Mrs. j. P.
Steward, Mrs. Eleanor Jacobs, Mrs.
Harvey Coverdale.
Arrangement of flowers in sea
shell suitable for table decoration,
Sfrs. ]. P. Steward. Mrs Eleanor Ja-
cobs, Rosanna Messick.
Arrangement of flowers in kitchen
utensils-Mrs. John Steward, Flea
more Jacobs, Rosanna Messick, Ida
RoOsa.
Arrangement of flowers in pottery
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17
MAKING TOMATO
SURVEY In KENT
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[COstfsHed from First Psgel
per cent. This canker is characteriz-
ed by quick whiting and stunting of
the tomato plant after 1t has been set
In the field, and the stem may
show sunken brown areas along with
brown rotting OF the pith. This
disease can be controlled by the use
OF certified seed which has been
properly treated with corrosive sub
Innate.
Fusarium wilt is more common on
the lighter types of soil in Kent and
Sussex counties, and is easily rec
ognized by a yellowing and rolling
of the leaves followed by a wilted
condition which is associated with a
definite internal browning Of the
water vessels In the plant. In the
control of this wilt progress has
been made by the use of disease re-
sistant varieties such as the Mar
globe and Rutgers. Since most of
the strains of Greater Baltimore and
Stone tomatoes are not resistant to
Fusarium wilt, these varieties should
not be planted in fields which are
known to be infected with this dis
ease.
Early blight has been very trouble
some all over the State, and is in
fiuenced by heavy rains thereby
causing poor stands of tomatoes and
weak plants in general. 1t forms
brown or black spots ON the leaves
and stem, and In some seed beds 1t
results in what is commonly known
as black shank which brides the
stem of the young plants near the
ground.
In conducting this survey of to-
mato diseases the experiment sta
ton requests the cooperation of all
growers and Gamers In the State,
because the situation is Of serious
menace to the tomato crop.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17
COKESBURY

There will be Sunday School at
Cokesbury M. E. Church at the usual
hour Sunday morning.
The Nanticoke Home Demonstra-
ton Club will meet with Mrs. Fran
els Morgan on Tuesday afternoon at
1.30 o'clock.
Miss Irene Isaacs and friend spent
the weekend in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Goslin of
Wilmington spent the weekend here
with the latter's mother, Mrs. Hattie
Fleetwood.
Miss Angela King visited Miss
Louise Carey in Georgetown over the
weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Isaacs of
Wilmington spent the weekend here
with the formers parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. E. Isaacs.
Mrs. Granville Lambden, Mrs. Lin
den Isaacs, Miss Thelma King at
tended the luncheon of the Demo-
cratic Auxiliary held in the U. /. P.
Clubroom at Rehoboth last Friday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert King and
daughter Amy spent the weekend In
Rehoboth with the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Lambden
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Hor-
ace Joseph at Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs. Mary Short is seriously i'll at
home, suffering from an attack Of
paralysis.
Mr.. Joseph Warrington Of Ellen
dale has been visiting his son. Mr..
w. w. Warrington.
Mr.. James Houston, who has been
i'll, is much improved at this writing.
Mr.. Alton Kitchens Of Long Beach.
California, who has been spending
some time with his parents, has re-
turned home.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17
PRODUCE MARKET NOTES

Light trading prevailed in many
of the produce market centers re-
porting the first week of September.
As supplies of nearby vegetables be-
gan to decrease shipments gained
from producing sections further
north and west. Carlot shipments of
fruit and vegetables increased about
2,400. nearly reaching the volume Of
the same week last year. Large gains
included potatoes 800 cars, sweet po-
tatoes 300, tomatoes 200. peaches
900, grapes 500, and increases OF ov-
er 100 cars for apples, pears, canta-
loupes and onions. Rather large sea-
sonal decreases occurred for melons,
honeydews. plums, and peas.
Most fruits and vegetables are
selling lower this season. A few are
selling higher, including onions,
celery, lettuce, and cantaloupes.
Potato Markets Weak
The potato markets continued
draggy and generally weak. Supplies
are liberal and the buying mostly for
immediate needs. Receivers have
had trouble with heat and decay In
many carloads of western potatoes.
There were some further declines
of sc to 10c per 100 pounds in early
September. Eastern Cobblers were
fairly steady in city markets at soc
to $1.15 but tone was little weaker
and prices declined slightly at New
Jersey shipping points, reaching Toe
to soc for No. l stock. Prices at Wau-
paca, Wisconsin dropped to 75c. Chi
cago quoted this stock by the cariot
around 81. Shipments are increasing
but are lighter than in mid-Septem-
ber last year.
Sweet potatoes are in moderate
supply and prices showed a little
more firmness in the Middle West,
but tone continued weak in eastern
city markets. Receipts from Virginia,
Maryland, and Delaware sold at SOC
to 81 per bushel. Wet fields hindered
digging in the Eastern Shore sec
tion.
Onion Position Unsettled
Shipments of onions increased ra-
ther sharply and prices we're unsett-
led in some markets, but there was
no definite trend and general jobbfng
range in the East was still 75c to
9Oc per so pounds for good yellow
stock. Much the same prices prevail
ed at shipping points in western
New York. The Chicago market vas
firm on both yellow and white stock.
Supplies were generally liberal and
demand moderate.
The New York onion crop is run
ming largely to small sizes this sea-
son. Not many lots run more than
so to 20 per cent of Pinch size or
larger. Damage from mildew was
severe in the Canastota district. De-
mand for eastern onions suitable for
storage is fairly good. Growers in
western New York are being paid |
$1.30 per 100 pounds for the larger |
sizes.
Cabbage shipments have been "a
ther light so far this month. Prices
are rather firm in city markets at
mostly SOC to 75c per so pounds. and
about steady in eastern shipping sec
tions at $11 to $14 per ton. Chicago
reported small gains in prices of
and other midwestern
round cabbage. Western New York
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17
STATE POLICE
ARRESTED ll5O
DURING AUGUST
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pared with 54 during August, 1886,
and 48 during July this year.
Arrests on the charge OF disre-
garding stop signs, frequent cause
of motor collisions were also almost
doubled during August this year
compared with August last year.
Forty-four persons were arrested
on this charge during August this
year, compared with 26 during Au-
gust last year, and 81 during July
this year.
A sharp increase in arrests on
charges OF driving without chauf-
feurs' license was shown during
August, also, as 26 we're arrested on
this charge during last month COM
pared with II during the corre-
spending month Of last year and nine
during July this year.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17

ports must be compiled and in the
hands of the Grand Secretary In ad-
vance of the Grand Lodge meeting In
November. Our efficient F. s., Henry
Wilkins is buisly engaged with that
task and as usual our reports will be
ready and delivered at the proper
time.
Paris Kirby has not been to lodge
in a long time. His excuse is too
many tomatoes" Evidently the rain
did not put a damper on him.
900
William p. Uckerson, Noble
Grand, has had smooth harmonious
term. True, the summer months are
not as easy to handle as some others.
Nevertheless the attendance has
been good. The old meat chopper has
filled the order and our hats are off
to him.
Everyone welcomed the change OF
the meeting hour from eight O'Clock
to seven-thirty.
600
II is a pleasant task to report en-
In the condition of The
named Odd Fellows who
are Ill, Federson Harrington. Harry
L. Grier, Ariie Dickerson. B. e. Car
penter. John Mills, v. p. Ashmcad.
Oscar Carpenter, Fred L. Water
house and L. H. Balcomb.
600
Past Grand Patriarch I. ]. Tease
misses so many lodge sessions he
hardly knows what II is all about. o.
R.. John. join us at the Grand Lodge
Meeting.
600
This Is the first letter to be pub
ished In the Chronicle this fall from
he Odd Fellows fraternity. Others
will follow every once In while.
Read the Chronicle for complete Odd
Fellows news.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17
Odd Fellows News
DOInss of Crystal Fount No. 10

The social side of Odd Fellow life
greatly curtailed by the extreme hot
weather this summer, has begun to
take on renewed life in Crystal
Fount Lodge No. 10, I. o. o. F. Each
Monday evening as soon as the lodge
is closed the same old crowd at
cards, take possession OF the door
for the next few hours. Iyin Telling
is the master of ceremonies. He
sure can direct things.
600
The November Grand Lodge meet
ing is beginning to buzz a little.
Many are discussing next years
changes.
Several members of Crystal Fount
Lodge have remarked that 1t is
sure sign a young man means busi-
ness when he quits school and enters
the banking game. Well! We agree
with them and have been expecting
1t for quite while.
600
Crystal Fount Lodge salutes that
grand old Odd Fellow, Philip j.
Isaacs, Grand Treasurer of the
Grand Lodge of Delaware, who hav-
ing spent the best years of his life
in that position, has by his pleasant
personality and kindly words of adj
vice, endeared himself to the entire
fraternity.
Much speculation is going on at
this time as to whom the new re-
cording secretary will be when that
Office is vacated by Edward ]. Sale
van, who advances to the Vice Grand
chair. Ed. has laid aside the stage |
fright" he displayed when first |
elected and is trooping down the line |
as good as any who proceeded him.
900
Has anyone seen our good men,
ber, the type puncher at the Chron-
icle, in his new car? He certainly
was, lucky. John Jester. his neighbor,
says Earle has ordered new top
hat for special occasions. Crystal
Eount members wish him more of
the same kind of luck.
600
A question often asked, What has
become of all the down State Past
Grand Masters?" Past Grand Mas
ters Lank, Hobbs, Wagamon, Outten,
Jester, Jefferis and Purnell used to
visit us. The latch string is always
out at Crystal Fount Lodge Temple.
They know they are welcome.
600
The house committee OF Crystal
Fount has begun preparations for
The fall installation. The first thing
10 receive consideration was the off,
,ers chairs, which are being uphol-
stored and given a general over
Last year there was a bit OF gos-
lip going the rounds about Kirkwood
backing prominent
Undertaken for an Office In the Grand 1
We wonder II they will
,ring him out at this session, or is 1t a
ust talk as 1t was last year. Usually
IN undertaken is the last person any 2
me wants anything TO do with. But
his case is different. Put Bill across.
We are all with him. He sure de-
erves IL.
900 n
We have heard from good author h
ty that our distinguished member X
iajor Cannon has forsook his diet. n
nd ia now eating his sugar regular
Y. His punch" is responding nobly.
600 III
Filling the ONCE of financial sec Il
etary OF lodge like Crystal Fount "
not such pleasant task at this r
sason of the year. when many re- F
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17

Swat the ay-now.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-17

We have heard from good author
fly that our distinguished member
Major Cannon has forsook his diet,
and is now eating his sugar regular
ly. His punch" is responding nobly.