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Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
BUDGET MEASURE
OF sl3,@3,42S.&E
GIVEN ASSEMBLY
Governor Bucks Proposal
$S87,317.4S Less Than
Funds Voted In 1885.
DEFICIT is Sc EN-
SIS, ,443,42S Allotted Gener-
al Expenses, With. ST.
$4,000 For Schools.

Governor C. Douglass Buck sent
a budget to the General Assembly
on Tuesday recommending that $13,-
O93, 1884 be spent on the State gov
ernment and the school system In
the 1878 fiscal biennium-more
than three quarters of million dol
lars less than appropriated for the
present biennium.
The total is sSS7,317.4S less than
the s13.9S0,746.32 appropriated at
the last regular session for the gen.
eral government and schools.
In a tentative general appropria-
ton bill the Governor sets up ST.
66,315.05 for the State government
In the first year of the biennium and
$2,777. .l13.79 for the second year-a
total of S5,443, ,428.S4, compared with
the $6,262, ,286.25 appropriated from
the general fund at the last session.
School Appropriation
He also sets up s3,S25,000 for
schools in each of the two years-a
total of $7.650.000. compared with
the $7.71S,450.06 appropriated for
schools last time. The biennium be-
gins next July 1.
Although he recommends cut in
school appropriations. he also rec
ommends that the last half of the
cut in teachers salaries be restored.
To this end. he sets s143.000 for
each of the two years. The salaries
were cut four years ago on basis
of 5, 10, IS, and 20 per cent. accord
ing to the size of each. Two years
ago the Legislature authorized res
toration of half the cuts.
Deficit OF s1.170.2i2 Seen
His scbed11e Sthe Governor point
ed out, sho@1ast as of July 1, 1899,
the .genera II viii have a deficit
81 Il. ly6.1 bsased on hfs Tee-
ommendations He said that If all
requests swfre allowed. the deficit
would be s1.925.41479.
The States cash deficit. all funds.
is estimated to be s4S1. .49301 as OF
July |. 1899. the Governor points
out. This. he said. Is based on his
recommendations for general fund
and school fund appropriations and
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Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
STATE LIQUOR
TAX Is $624,577
Revenue In 1886 Exceeds
All Previous Years
Since Repeal.

Total receipts of the Delaware
Liquor Commission last year
amounted to $624,577.20. This ex-
ceeded those of all previous years
since repeal. Similarly receipts for
each month of 1886 exceeded each
smonth of 1885.
OF, the total revenue $565,112.17
was sturaed over to the general fund.
fnfs represented an increase for the
general afdnd of more than $4,000
seseF l93ss sa-assass sSsss-- 49,
Collections during the past month
as reported by the commission this
week reached s63.S66.20. Of this
amount $50,132O7 was collected for
spirits taxes; s7,49616 for revenue
stamp collections. s1,S74.79 for spir-
its license collections; $3.013.2O for
the wine tax collections. and ST.
1O4.4S for stock purchased.
OF the amount collected in Decem-
ber $50, O,596.17 was deposited to the
account of the state treasurer for
the general fund and $2,770.03 to the
repayment fund of the commission,
which Is maintained at 100000.
Total cash receipts during each
month of the year follow:
January, $34.S74; February, $751;
OSO; March, s29.O17; April. $49,4S3;
May, S4S,593; June. s137.026; July.
$49,637; August. $3s.215; September.
1862: October. $49.1S0: November,
s54 .494, and December, $63.366.20.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
THOS. R. WILSON FOUND
DEAD NEAR HOME
Former Sussex County Political
Leader Succumbed On Tuesday

Thomas Richards Wilson. age 50
years. a well-known retired farmer
and leader in Sussex county politi-
cal and civic circles for many years,
was found dead by his wife at the
wheel of his car. parked near his
home in Prime Hook Neck. near
Milford, early Tuesday afternoon.
January 5. 1887.
Death was attributed to heart dis
ease. Members of the family said
they believed that Mr.. Wilson, be-
coming ill while driving, stopped his
car before losing consciousness.
Mr.. Wilson was Delaware insur-
ance commissioner from 1916 to
1920. He also served in the State
House of Representatives from 1887
to 1889, and for number of years
was chairman of the Sussex County
Democratic Committee.
Born near Milford. Mr.. Wilson re-
sided in that locality all of his life.
He was past master of Temple
Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ.
He is survived by his wife, the
former Miss Harriet Marvel, a sister
of the late Judge David Marvel and
Josiah Marvel; two daughters, Miss
Harriet Marvel Wilson of Provi-
dence. r. l.; Mrs. c. Max Earring
ton of Washington. and two sons,
Marvel Wilson OF Swarthmore. Pa,
and Houston Wilson. Georgetown
attorney. and three grandchildren.
Funeral services we're held from
the home on Thursday afternoon at
p. M. with interment in Odd Fell
lows cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
1000 ATTENDED
COTILLION DANCE
Guests Were Present from
Every Part Of The
Eastern Shore.

1t is conservative estimate to
say that over one thousand guests
from all parts of the Eastern Shore,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Cape
Charles, Va. attended the gala New
Years dance. given by the Kent and
Sussex Cotillion Club of Milford in
the Varney Auditorium In the Mil
ford Community Building.
Preceding the dance. Edward M.
Davis, prominent Milford and Phila-
delphia financier, entertained at
dinner S5 guests at the Hotel Wind
sor. During intermission Mr.. Davis
entertained party of Ga at his
splendid new home "Sunnybrae"
near Milford. There was a beautiful
display of fire works.
Elaborate decorations we're used
for the dance and music was fur
nished by Doc" Daugherty and his
famous 10-piece orchestra of Phila-
delphia. The grand march was led
by Mr.. Davis and Miss Florence
Austin.
On the stroke of IL the Orange
Blossom Colored Band of Milford
paraded the city'sestreets heralding
the advent of 1887.
The committees of the club who
worked So bard to bring about the
success N sthe dance~ were as fof-
lows:
Invitation Committee Philip r.
Jaeohs- chairman: Alfred Nutter,
Jr.. Harry Jester. Jr.
Decoration Committee-Roy Kemp.
Paul Monroe; Harry May
hew, C. d. Holzmueller.
Refreshment Committee-ThOmas
E. Jefferis, Jr.. chairman: William
John Burris, Harry Null
holland.
The club officers besides Mr. Da-
Wis as president. are: James West,
vice president; Philip R. Jacobs.
secretary and treasurer.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
ATTEMPT MADE TO FIRE
GEORGETOWN THEATRE
Gasoline Had Been Poured On The
Rear Entrance Door

When the firm alarm was sounded
few minutes before midnight on
Thursday night of last week it was
believed to be the work of some boys
who we're getting ready to celebrate
the advent of the new year. 1t was
soon learned, however, that an at
tempt had been made to set fire to
the Sussex Theatre, on Market
street, Georgetown. Preparations
show when some of the attendants
noticed the smell of gasoline in the
rear of the building. Within a short
time some one rushed into the build
ing and notified Leroy Littleton,
chief attendant, that the building
was on fire. With fire extinguisher
and some water which had been
left on the stage, he managed to
stop the spread of the flames. By
the time the firemen arrived, it had
been extinguished. The gasoline had
been poured on the door of the rear
entrance as we'll as storage house
of the Eastern Shore Public Service
Company nearby.
It is believed that the gasoline had
been taken from an old automobile
which was noticed a short distance
away. Investigation showed that 1t
had been tampered with as 1t was
found to be leaking.
Prompt action prevented a serious
in the business sec
ton. The damage was slight.
Authorities are working On the
case, but so far as can be learned
there are no clues at this time.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
81 AIDES Are
NAMED BY STATE
SENATE, HOUSE
Upper Branch Chooses 2S,
House 80; Both To APP
point More Later.
SELECTIONS LISTED
Wright C. Dizer Elected
Speakers Clerk; B. F.
Ableman Chief Clerk.
SELECTIONS LISTED

After organizing on Tuesday for
the regular session of the Legisla-
ture, the House and Senate adopted
resolutions naming attaches. The
Senate appointed 2S and the House
3S, but each will name additional at
tendants later.
Wright C.. Dizer of Wilmington
was elected speakers clerk in the
House and Benjamin F. Ableman of
Georgetown, was elected chief clerk.
Other House attaches are:
List of Selections
Assistant chief clerk, Joseph Kir-
by. Milford; reading clerks, Archie
Bradley. Porters; Charles Sipple,
FELTON,; Carlton Lingo. Millsboro;
attorneys, Howard E. Lynch, Jr.,
Dover, and Francis A. Reardon, Will
mington; bill clerk. Samuel Mes
sick, Seaford; assistant bill clerk,
Howard Thompson. West Dover;
chaplain. the Rev. James E. O'Neil,
Kenton; chief ergeant-at-arms.
James Quigley, New Castle; assist
ants, Lambert Gooding, Clayton;
Glenn r. Cordrey. Laurel; document
clerk. Michael Flood. Wilmington;
assistant document clerk, William l.
Conoway. Greenwood. ~
Pages, Grover E. Shockley, Reho-
both Beach: J. Frank Thorington,
Delmar; mail clerk, A, r. Killer, fell
ton: .doorkeepers. Ernest v Blendt,
Smyrna: Elmer B. adkins, Mills
boro 4 Robert c. Heller, Odessa; bud
get room attendant. John Crowley.
cloak room attendants.
William Reynolds. Blarkbird; Tim
othy Nelson. seIbyviEle: stsupzfaph-
ers. Emma L, Section. Dover; Hettx
r. Wiley. Greenwood- 8
Attorneys cIerk, Harry n - n
Laurel; floor leader 9 tfef4s. SsllRF
Townsend; caretaker. JOAN
W. Waters. Dover; telephone mes
sengers. Philemon c. Harrington OF
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Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
DELAWAREANS SEE
J.H. HUGHES TAKE OATH
Large Delegation Present To Wit
ness Senator Take Oath

A large delegation Of Delawareans
including. John Biggs. Jr.. Demo-
cratic State Chairman, were in
Washington on Tuesday to see Sem
ator-elect James Hughes of Dover
take the oath of Office. He was es-
corted to the Senate rostrum by Sem
ator John G. Townsend, Jr., Repub-
lican, of Selbyville.
Those who saw the new Senator
sworn in included Mrs. Hughes,
their daughters. Miss Caroline
Hughes, of Dover. and Mrs. W. Oak
nan Hay. of Larchmont. N. Y, and
a son, James Hughes.
Representative-elect William F..
Allen of Seaford, arrived in WASH
ington ON Monday. He said that he
would favor an administration move
for stricter neutrality law and
continuation of the Works Progress
but with some cur
taiIment of expenditures.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
STATE EULOGIZED
AT VALLEY FORGE
Tribute Paid to Part Play
ed By Native Sons In
Struggle For Freedom.

Tributes to the Sacrifices. character
and courage of Washington and his
army during their historic winter
encampment at Valley Forge, Pa, to
Delaware, and to Delawareans gen.
orally for the part they played in
the struggle for independence. and
a plea for spiritual rededication fea-
tured the 14th annual Delaware
State Sunday in the Washington
Memorial Chapel at Valley Fofgs
last SUNDAY q issa..., -, !,
Visitors from Delaware Joined
with hundreds from Pennsylvania
and nearby points in the services.
The speaker was the Rev. Andrew
w. Mayer, rector of st. Thomas
Church, Newark. He took issue with
the sOrdidness. and selfishness of
the world. warned against forces of
greed and might which he said
threaten to destroy the institutions of
church and home and pleaded for
greater application of Christian
principles in every day life.
Quoting list of "seven social
sins" afflicting the world today.
which he said "are more deadly than
the shears of militant atheism. more
sinister than Reds DR.. Mayer
said Before we can claim kinship
with Delaware Day at Valley Forge
we shall have to be sure we are not
n,ost-time businessmen. politicians.
professional men and
small time God men,"
Miss Genevieve Derrickson. a stu
dent at the Middletown High
School, read a paper which she had
giving a resume of the
States history.
The Rev. Jules Provost, presided.
The hymn Onward Christian Sol
iiers" and the song Our Delaware"
featured the service.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
New Officials Take
office In Sussex
Three Democrats And Three Independent Republicans
Inducted Into Office At Georgetown On Tuesday,;
Harley C0naIUay, Georgetown, NeLO Sheriff.

Lowe, of Laurel. Democrat, as pro-
thonotary: Howard w. Hardesty, of
Bridgeville, Democrat, succeeds
Charles II. Lockwood. of Frankford,
Republican, as coroner; William A.
Hudson of near Millsboro, Indepen-
dent Republican, succeeds James N.
Blizzard, of near Grave Hill, Demo-
crat, as clerk of the orphans court
and register in chancery; William
D. Burton, of Angola, Democrat,
succeeds Gardner A. Bunting, of Sell
byville, Republican, as Levy Court
Commissioner. Charles E. Wootten,
of Laurel, Democrat. who was elect
ed receiver of taxes and county
treasurer, succeeding John B. Rog-
ers, of near Milton, Democrat, will
not take office until the first week in
Juns of this year. Under a statute
passed a few years ago, the term of
the receiver of taxes and county
treasurer does not expire the first
Tuesday in January following the
election, but the first week in June.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
1915 Kent, Sussex Acres
Taken For Resettlement

trees have been planted. Fire haz-
ard reduction work has been done
on 1913 acres and pest control work
has been started on 2,700 acres. Bio
logical conditioning for wildlife has
been carried on on 800 acres.
Loans Pay Debts
"A start toward the elimination
of rural poverty has been made"
Miss Beck continued. Rural rehab-
ilitation loans totaling s25.457 have
been extended to Delaware farm
families, starting them on the way
toward new economic security.
Debts of Delaware farmers amount
ing to s225,S64 have been reduced
S57.935. or 25 per cent. through the
services of the farm debt adjustment
section.
Rehabilitation families in Della
ware are already better managers of
farm and home than when they ap-
piled for help. Under skilled super
vision these farm households have
been stocked with hundreds of jars
Of homegrown farm produce. and
in their cellars are adequate sup
plies OF root vegetables and smoked
and salted meats"
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
WILL NOMINATE
TICKET JAN. II
Nominations To Be Made
For Two COuncilmen In
First and Fourth Wards

Milford citizens will assemble at
the Community Building Friday eve
ming. January Is, to discuss matters
of civic interest and to hear the
various reports which will be given
pertaining to the financial condi-
tion of the city. These reports will
be made by City Manager Charles E
Banning and City Treasurer T. Gar
lisle Collins and viii include q COM
pIste statement OF receipts and. ex-
penditures for the City of Milford
during the past year. Directly fol-
lowing the reading of the reports.
nominations will be made for two
city councilmen, one each from the
first and fourth wards. each for
four year terms.
The snnas1 city elections VII be
hat<, ii he ixY Han. Bte1dH5. :Jan-
fsen No Il s6fs ssested n H.
OF this city to attend THIS n1eetirss
and take part in the discussion.
Those whose terms expire are:
Remsen Barnard and c. Van Nuis
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08

officials chosen at the November
election for Sussex county were in
Quoted into Office Tuesday and en-
tered upon their duties. The six new
officials we're elected on a coalition
ticket, between the Democrats and
Republicans. Three of the six we're
Democrats and three were Indepen-
dent Republicans. The Democrats
chosen were endorsed by the indie
pendent Republicans, while the Iat-
ter were endorsed by the Democrats.
The purpose of the coalition last
fall was to divide the offices equal
ly as well as the patronage. Harley
J. Conaway, of Georgetown, sue
ceeds Robert ]. Clendaniel, of Ell
lendale, an Independent Republican,
elected two years ago, as sheriff for
the next two years; J. W. Hooker,
Jr.. of Lewes, an Independent Re-
publican, succeeds Oscar w. Allen
of Seaford, Democrat, as comptrol-
Ter; Joseph X. Lingo, of Miilsboro,
Democrat, succeeds Selby Lloyd
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
n 06n M
READY IN KENT COUNTY
Programs Have Been Planned By
County Agent Wilson

: The many changes which agricul-
tural extension work has experience
ed during the past few years have
resulted in county programs of work
being prepared on an entirely dif-
ferent basis, as shown by the recent
agricultural programs for Kent
county which have been conducted
by County Agent Russell e. Wilson
in cooperation with specialists from
the University of Delaware and
committees of representative far
mers.
in planning these programs, there
fore, due consideration has been
given to the fac. that sney involve
largely agricultural pans on a long
time basis relative to balancing the
production of major farm crops to
meet market demands along with
the maintenance of soil fertility ard
the changing of farming practices.
With all of these new programs
which have been formulated by the
Federal government in recent years,
however, there will remain among
farmers the demand upon the exten-
sion service for information re-
garding crop and live stock produc-
tion problems. This demand will re-
quire, therefore, the continuance of
certain demonstrators and pro-
jects with reference to crop produc-
tion and farm management methods
which are basic facts upon which all
farm programs are constructed.
OF the several agricultural sub
jects that are being incorporated in
the 1887 program of extension work
for Kent county. soil conservation
and agricultural planning of land
utilization and improvement will oc-
cupy the major portion of the duties
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Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
CROP VALUES
GAIN II PCT.
DURING 1886
Production Doubled On
Some Farm Products
During Past Year.
CORN MONEY MAKER
Higher Prices Bring More
Than Twelve Million
Dollars.

Crops and fruits netted Delaware
growers s12 1855, 900 in 1886, IL per
cent increase over 1885, the Della
ware Crop Reporting Service an
nounced on Monday.
Peaches doubled production and
tripled total value in 1886. Produc-
tion of $4,000 bushels, a gain of
$4,000 bushels over 1885, and price
rise from $120 to $1.50 a bushel
gave growers an income of $771,000.
Price increases were responsible
for increased income for total 1886
crop acreage of 367,110 acres was
two per cent smaller than the 1885
acreage of 373.050 acres.
Combined Yield Increases
The 1886 combined yield per acre
of all important crops was three
per cent above the 1921-1930 aver
age. J. A. Ewing, agricultural sta
tistician, said In the report.
Field crops, he continued. made
up So per cent of total 1886 crop
value, fruit accounted for II per
cent, and truck crops the remaining
81 per cent.
Corn led in farm value. followed
by wheat. apples. tame hay, toma-
tees, sweet potatoes. peaches, straw
berries. Irish potatoes, and canta-
loUpes.
Corn Value Up
Corn maintained its 1885 produc-
tion of 4,11S,00O bushels. but 16
cent price increase to 81 cents
bushel pushed its total value up
$3.50 900 to $3.5S3.O0O. 4
Despite slight increase in acre
age, wheat production was smaller
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Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
MILFORD REBEKAHS
HAVE YEAR-END PARTY
Was Final Meeting OF 1886; Splen-
did Program Put On

The Margaret Pyle Rebekah Lodge
No. IL, of Milford, enjoyed novel
and unique New Years party last
Thursday evening in bringing to a
close their final meeting of the year.
Following the business session a
number of enjoyable games we're
played that added life to the party.
Refreshments were served in the
dining room on the second floor OF
the Odd Fellows Temple, that was
tastefully decorated in keeping with
the season.
. Miss Alice Brown. assisted by Mrs.
Virginia Kirby, headed the commit
tee ON arrangements.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
CHURCH FOLK MET AT
HARRINGTON THURSDAY
Methodist Protestant Ladies Auxll-
larry Hold Mammoth Meeting

The ladies' auxiliary of Delaware
Methodist Protestant churches held
meeting at Harrington on Thurs
day of this week at 10:30 a. m. A
play entitled Possessions" was Civ
en- by ladies' of the Delmar Church.
The Rev. T. J. Huntington. pastor
of the Methodist Protestant Church
at Denton. Nd. delivered an address
on his trip to Ireland some months
ago.
Churches from different sections
OF Delaware attended the meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
H. P. VAN KIRK STORE
SOLD ON WEDNESDAY
Garrett L. Grier Purchased Well.
Known Clothing Business

The II. P. Van Kirk store. Milford.
was sold on Wednesday to Garrett
l.. Grier, well-known young Milford
business man. The Van Kirk store.
one of the largest and best known
mems clothing and shoe stores on
the Eastern Shore, when placed on
sale attracted many buyers from
various parts of the country. Mr..
Grier is to be congratulated on his
success in obtaining one of the bet
ter known and established business
es of Milford.
According to Mr.. Grier. the store
will go under the heading Garrett l..
Grier, Successor to H. p. Van Kirk.
MIR. Grier is well and favorably
known throughout the State, and
success is wished him in his new
undertaking.
Garrett is well-known on the Del
Mar-Va Peninsula Tor his baseball
talents.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
THREE SUSSEX
PEOPLE KILLED
IN AUTO CRASH
MANY AUTO OWNERS
WITHOUT NEW TAGS

Thousands of motorists have
not obtained their 1897 auto
mobile license tags, despite
the rush at the three motor
vehicle Offices in the State.
Secretary of State Walter
Dent Smith said that sales of
licenses exceeded last year.
His statement was borne out
by magistrates, many of whom
opened their offices on New
Years Day to take care of late
comers.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
STATES CASH BALANCE
NOW IN ss,571,37O.65

State Auditor J. Henry Ha-
eel reports that as of Decem-
Der 81, the States cash on
hand In the Farmers Bank
amounted to $3,571,37O.65.
which included the school
fund. the general fund. some
of the sinking fund and all
other State monies.
The general fund comprises
S92, 2,067.62' to which Is also
charged a 100000 loan made
In connection with the dredg-
ing of the entrance to the
Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.
The status of the general
fund indicates. officials ex-
plain. 1t is well within the
budget requirements.
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
Mr.. And Mrs. e. H. Fry
And Woodrow Smith,
Of Greenwood, Dead.
ACCIDENT OCCURRED
IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Victims Were Returning
Home From Florida;
Crash Caused By Fog.

An elderly couple, identified as
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Fry, of Green
wood, were killed outright early last
Thursday morning, and two other
persons injured in a collision be-
tween their automobile and a truck
about eight miles from Ridgeland,
South Carolina.
Their daughter, Miss Eva Fry,
who at first was reported in SER
ious condition at Ridgeland hospi-
tai, was only slightly injured and
has returned to her home in Green
wood, while the fourth member of
the party, young man, Woodrow
Smith, died last Friday in the Ridge
land hospital from his injuries.
Ernest McLoud, of Summerville,
S. c., was held by officers as the dri-
yer of<the truck, pending the out
come of their investigation. He was
described as slightly injured.
Officers said the head-on collision,
which ooeurred about 6:39a m,
was probably due to a heavy mist
tEat reduced visibility.
The Delaware automobile was go
ing nor'th.s
Left December 22 For Florida
Mr. and Mrs, Ernest H. Fry, their
daughter. Miss Eva D.. Fry and
Woodrow Smith, are well known1 "
Greenwood. They were members afs
8 two-car party that left GfeelES
- nec1 Il to< Aiex X Q
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Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday, December 30, To
Tuesday, January 8, Inclusive

Charles j. Holzmueller, the local
weather recorder, reports the fol-
lowing weather conditions for Mil
ford. from Wednesday, December 30.
to Tuesday. January 5, inclusive:
Milford chronicle., 1937-01-08
Temperature
Total Rainfall

Total Rainfall ....... 2.20
Total Rain for December Sis inches
The following winds and condi-
tions prevailed during the same
period: