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Evening star., 1938-03-14
Body of Woman Found.

MIAMI, Fla, March II (R.-The
body of Mrs. Matte Sandifer, So, of
Rock Hill, S. c., who had been miss
ing since Saturday, was found floating
in Biscayne Bay. Police said death
was caused by drowning. Mrs. sandi-
fer was declared to have been despond-
ent since her arrival here two months
ago.
Evening star., 1938-03-14
THE WEATHER REPORT

District OF
north wind ~ T'
Mayand-Rain and IN
and colder portion tonight
| N
Virginia Rain and colder tonight
preceded by rain the "Wednesday
West VhgniaRan
colder
morrow night; colder ands portions
Evening star., 1938-03-14
Record Temperatures This Year,
Highest, II, on February Is.
Lowest. Is. on January 2S.

Humidity for Last "a Hours.
'From noon yesterday to noon todsyA
Highest. "a per cent. at 3:45 am. today
Lowest, 80 per cent. at 8 pm. yesterday.
Tide Tables.
Furnished by United States Coast and
Geodetic Suryey)
Evening star., 1938-03-14

Record fer Last "a Heurs.
fFrom noon yesterday to noon today.)
Hiahest. 6S. 3 pm. yesterday. Year
&aLoVest. so. 3 a.n. today. Year aeo. 40.
Evening star., 1938-03-14
COL. HOUSE IMPROVES
Wilson's Wartime Adviser Hopes
to Get Out in Few Days.

NEW YORK, March II R.-Col.
Edward NJ. House, wartime adviser to
President Woodrow Wilson, who has
been seriously Ill, was reported great
ly improved" today at his home. Mem
bers Of the household said he expected
to be able to get out within . few
days. =. ss..-
Evening star., 1938-03-14
Numbers Bill Satisfactory
To La,v EnfOrcers Conceded
Opponents abandon Hope of Blockin g
Favorable Report to House.
Speed on Hearings Sought.
BY CARTER BROOKE JONES.

The House District which
numbers racket tomorrow will
enforcement officers members opposed the legislation
bill
it in the committee thinking They
may fight 1t on the floor Of the
Several members favorng the legislation
Evening star., 1938-03-14

Iowa has inaugurated a two-year
save 100 lives" drive.
Evening star., 1938-03-14

FOREIGN STATIONS.
u am. Greenwich time. today y
Evening star., 1938-03-14

&Trust Co., dated January 7, 1898.
At the date of the failure Of the firm
the approximate loan value of these
securities was $65.000.
I'm January, 1898, Samuel s. Sands
had an account in my firm In which
there were certain securities, the value
Of which largely exceeded the debit
balance in his account then appearing
on the books.
Shown in Records.
These securities were pledged by
my authority in various loans to my
firm without his authority and were
sold during the latter part Of January
or the early part Of February, 1888,
with the result that these loans to my
firm were reduced and the account
theteupon showed and shows credit
balance Of about $279, 900. due to Sam
uel S. Sands.
II have in the past also authorized
tho unlawful pledge Of the securities
of other persons, including the gratu-
ity fund of the New York Stock Ex-
change, all Of which transactions are,
I believe, fully shown on the records
Of the firm.
In these latter instances there Is
no loss to anyone, since these secur-
tiles were restored to their owners or
are on hand for them with the firms
receiver. I am ready to make de-
tailed statement concerning these
transactions.
Penalty Must Be Paid.
IT have very frequently been in touch
with the receiver Of my firm, volun.
tarily and at his request, in order te
give him every assistance in the ad.
ministration Of the q ate, and shall
Evening star., 1938-03-14
River Report.
Report for Last "a Bours.

Potomac and shenandoah Rivers clear q
Harpers Ferry: Potomac clear at Grea
Fails today.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
FIRE WRECKS BARBER
SHOP In MILFORD
Establishment OF Joseph Ament
Gutted By Blaze Thursday

A fire caused by the explosion OF
hot water heater, completely gut
ted the barber shop of Joseph Ament
located in the Williams Block, on
East Front street, North Milford,
early yesterday morning.
According to information obtain
able as the Chronicle prepared to go
to press. Fred Burlingame, who as
sists Mr.. Ament in the shop, arrived
at the shop about 7:15, opened up,
lighted the coal oil water heater, and
went up town on an errand. When
he returned the interior Of the room
was a mass Of flames. Mr.. Burling
anne attempted to enter the building
and carry out some of the equip
ment but was forced back by the
flames.
The timely arrival and good work
of the Carlisle Fire Company pre-
vented the spread of the FIRE to ada
cent stores and offices in the block.
Damage is estimated at $1,000 on
the building and equipment.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
TO DEDICATE SOUND
M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY
Visiting Pastors WIN Assist Rev. J.
3. Jones In The Service

The dedicatory services for the
Sound Methodist Church (near Will
Evansville, DELI will be held Sunday
September 4th. Rev. John Edward
Jones is the pastor in charge OF this
historic church. The history and
dedicatory service program follows:
During his ministry Freeborn Gar
rettson once rode to place called
Ilidlantown. The result OF his visit
was the building Of the flrst Sound
Church in 1884. The Sound Church
was the second Methodist Church
built In Sussex county. This build
ing was used for worship from 1874
until 1868. This building was torn
down to make way for a larger
building.
The second Sound Church was
built in 1858. This served the COM
munity as a house Of worship until
the building of the third Sound
Church In 1891. and dedicated Feb
ruary, 1899. In 1919 this church
was remodeled and painted.
This church was destroyed BY hre
December IL, 1887 An altar rail
about which Freeborn Garrettson
had conducted revivals was lost in
this confagration.
The building of the new Sound
Church was commenced in the early
part OF May. This church was built
near to where the old church stood.
CTum 70 Pass = Please,
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
KENTDEMOCRATIC
PRIMARY SEPT. "A
Sept. IA Set AS Deadline
For Filing; Candidates
Are Announced.
4 OUT FOR SHERIFF

Kent County Democrats have cho-
sen Sept. "a as the date for the pri-
maries TO select county ticket. and
Sept. IA at p. NJ. as the deadline
for filing.
Cecil A. Moore of Dover has an
nounced his candidacy for the Demo
cratic nomination for state senator
from the Third Senatorial District.
and Bankson T. Holcomb for sena-
tor from the Fifth Senatorial Dis
trict.
Candidates announced for nominal
tions to the House Of Representatives
follow: Third Representative Dis
trict, Carroll B. Brown, of Clayton;
Fourth Representative District, DR..
Joseph R. Smith. of Marydel. and
Fifth Representative District, Robert
Pippin Of Dover: Sixth Representa-
tive District. John Hartman. and
Eighth Representative District. Allen
G.. Smith.
Four candidates announced for the
nomination of sheriff are: Norris G.
Adams Of Harrington, a deputy sher-
iff at present; Grier Minner of
woodside; William B. Markland of
Dover, and J. Olin Raughley Of East
Dover.
Four candidates also have an
nounced themselves for the nomina-
tion of coroner. They are: Charles
W. Poore of Clayton, Louis T. Rob
inson of Dover. Ura C. Messick of
and Herman Johnson Of
Three candidates announced for the
of recorder Of deeds are:
Enoch Y. Williams. incumbent, of
Dover; Frank ]. Lewis of Dover, and
Joe C. Kirby of Milford
Harry GruwelI of FELTON, and John
G. Slaughter of Dover have an
that they will be candidates
lor the Democratic nomination Of
clerk of the peace.
Linden S. Doughten Of Smyrna and |
Enoch H. johnson of West Dover |
ire candidates for the nomination of |
county treasurer and receiver of
axes.
Harry B. Clark of Smyrna is the
,nly candidate at present for the
Democratic nomination of clerk of
he Orphans Court and Register in
Jhancery.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
TURKEY CROP LOOKS
PROMISING IN SUSSEX
Weather Conditions Have Been Ex-
ceptiOnally Good For Early Maturity

Unless something unforeseen hap
pens, lower Delaware promises to
produce the largest turkey crop In
its history. Prospects at this time
eighty-six days before Thanksgiving
Day-are good, according to grow
ers for an abundance or rowIs for
the Thanksgiving and Christmas hol-
idays. Weather conditions have
been conducive for the past few
weeks and most of the growers have
experienced good luck with their
f1ocks. More turkeys are expected to
be sold in this section this fall than
probably in the history Of the coun-
ty. This probably will be due to the
fact that growers have increased
their fiocks and many farmers who
heretofore have not been engaged in
the business have come to a reali-
zation of the fact that there Is mon
ey to be made in this phase of the
poultry business. One of the largest
turkey growers on the Peninsula is
Raymond Banks, living near Ocean
View. He has several thousand fowl
which will be ready for the holiday
trade. Mr.. Banks goes in for tur-
key raising on an extensive scale
just as many other farmers In that
section do with broilers.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
FOUR SCHOOL
ADDITIONS TO
COST MILLION
PWA Gives $694,5O5 For
A. /. DUPONT, RehObOth.
Dover And Camden.
DOVER WILL VOTE
Many Of The Additions
Are SOrely Needed By
The Schools Involved.
DOVER WILL vote

Four school districts expect TO en-
gage in a $780, .401 school building
program this winter with S694,505
granted by the Public Works Ad-
ministration.
Rehoboth Beach plans .$209. 800
project with an outright PWA grant
Of $15O,905.
Dover contemplates a $445, sol
program for the construction of an
elementary school, repairs to the
present high school and a combined
school and community library. The
PwA has promised a grant of As per
cent Of the total cost Of building and
equipment.
s2O8,O0O Annex
The Board Of Education of the
Caesar Rodney School serving Cam
den and Wyoming districts, is advO-
eating a $208, 900 school annex. with
PWA grant of s93.600.
The Alexis I. dupont School on
the Kennett Pike, near Wilmington.
has plans for a two story basement
fireproof addition to cost about
$3.50, 900 with PWA grant Of As per
cent of the cost.
(Tum to Pass 7. Pleassl
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
CHARITY GROUP
TO ASK STATE
FOR S265,3G.OO
Increase In Biennial Bud
get Will Be Sought To
Provide More Aid.
SPENT $6,322 IN JULY
More Than 400 Now Being
Cared For With About
300 On Waiting List.
SPENT $6,322 IN JULY

The State Board of Charities will
ask the next Legislature for a bien.
nial budget of $265,360 or almost
double the $133.s6O received during
the present biennium, according to q
decision made Monday at a meeting
in the New Castle county headquar-
ters at 1920 Market street. Whining
ton.
This sum would care for 720 chill
dren who. according to estimates
received by the board from all child
agencies, will be in need of aid dur
ing the twO-year period starting
July 1, 1899.
400 Children In Care OF Board
During the present biennium the
board has been caring for slightly
more than 400 children, but approx
imately 300 more. who should re-
eeive aid. have been forced onto the
waiting list. 1t was said.
During the last month the board
has received funds from she Old Age
Welfare Commission. which is hand
ling the relief situation in the State,
for seven of the neediest cases on
this waiting list.
The request of $132.6S0 per year
for the next two years will be sub
mitted to the State budget commit
tee which will in turn hand it over
to the Governor for approval and
to the Legislature. The
board received $67.S3O for the fiscal
year ending July 1. 1898, and will
receive s76,030 during the present
fiscal year.
S6,322 Expended In July
The board approved the financial
report for July which showed that
s5, ,793.15 had been received in State
funds and s29.a9 in federal finds.
making a total expenditure for the
month Of s6.322.54.
The board has general supervisory
powers over all child caring agen-
cies, investigating especially the
children who have been placed in
foster homes.
c. Rollin Zane IS executive direc-
tor of the board. Mrs. w. S. Berg
land, Mrs. Harry Mayer. ]. Thomp-
son Brown, and A. Y. Barber. mem
bers of the board. attended.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
L0.O.E. TO MEET
AT REHOBOTH
)
Grand. Lodge Sponsoring
Affair To Be Held Next
Tuesday Night.
GEN. BRIEIL TO TALK

The last gathering of any impOr-
tanee in fraternaI circles before the
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fell
ows meets in Oklahoma City, Okla,
Is the banquet and dance given BY
ne Grand EDdSe Delaware. Inde-
pendent Order Of Odd Fellows. at the
Hotel Henlopen. Rehoboth Beach, on
Tuesday night. September S.
Grand Master Preston Eisenbrey
and his staff Of Grand Lodge officers
accompanied by their ladies, will re-
eeive the guests prior to the dinner
that is scheduled for 1880 p. m. E.
S. T.
The main attraction is the guest
speaker. General George I. Brieil.
who comes direct from the Grand
Sire's Office in Baltimore. General
Brieil is making a tour of Eastern
lodges in the interests of the fra
ternity. He is a brilliant speaker,
who comes prepared with a message
of interest to every Odd Fellow. He
will no doubt give a brief outline of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge meet
ing.
Delaware Odd Fellows will be rep
resented at this worlds gathering Of
Odd Fellows in their 114th annual
convention in Oklahoma City. on
September IS. by John Ponder.
Grand Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Delaware, from Patrick
Henry Lodge Of Delaware City, and
CTurn TO Page }. PIeass)
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
Sen. ]. G. Townsend
NamedKeynoterFor
G.. O. P. Convention
Selection Made By Committee Of Party Leaders;
Plans Being Made For Convention September H.;
Delegate Election To Be Held September 10.

U. S. Senator John G. Townsend,
Jr.. of Selbyville. will be the keynote
speaker and temporary chairman Of
the Republican state convention in
Dover. Wednesday. Sept. IA.
He was selected by a special COM
mittee Of the Republican State Com
mittee. Its choice is regarded as an
important one. inasmuch as Senator
Townsend is chairman of the U. s.
Senatorial Republican Campaign
Committee.
The special committee, appointed
by State Senator Ebe H. Chandler,
chairman of the state committee.
comprised Mayor Walter w. Bacon,
Wilmington; Recorder of Deeds Al
bert Stetser. chairman Of the New
Castle County Republican executive
committee; ID. d. Wharton. chair
man Of the Kent County Republican
Committee; william Swain, chair
man of the Sussex County Republic
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
MARVEL AGAIN
HEADS STATE
DEMOCRATS
Retains Post By AccIama-
tiOn After Norman Col
lisOn Withdraws.
BRIBERY rs CHARGED
Discussion Marked by Bit
ter Charges And COun-
ter Charges.

Josiah Marvel. Jr.. Wilmington at
torney, was reelected chairman OF
the Democratic State Committee by
reclamation at Dover last Thursday
night, after Norman Collision OF
Bridgeville, had withdrawn his name
from nomination.
Mr.. Marvel was nominated by U.
s. Senator James H. Hughes.
Mr.. Collision. one of the two claim
ants to the chairmanship Of the Sus-
sex County Democratic COMMITTEES,
was nominated by Joseph Donald
Craven, Wilmington attorney and
leader of supporters of Ivan Culbert-
son, who had announced his candi-
dacy for the State committee chair
manship six weeks ago. Culbertson's
name was not put in nomination.
With the nomination Of Mr.. Gull
bertson falling to materialize, last
minute effort was attempted to draft
Mr.. Collision, who was one of Mr..
Marvels supporters, as a candidate
for Craftsmanship.
Mr.. Culbertson congratulated Mr..
Marvel after the meeting and con-
veyed his wishes for success.
Mr.. Collisions nomination was
seconded by Ralph S. Baker. George
town attorney and the other claim
ant to the craftsmanship OF the Sus-
sex County Democratic Committee.
Mr.. Baker said Mr.. Collisions cleo
ffoh would hiring haruaOnv To the
party
Mrs. Phillips Vice Chairman
After the nominations were closed,
Mr.. Collision withdrew. leaving no
for Mr.. Marvel
Other officers elected by acclama-
tion were: Vice Chairman. Mrs.
Jessie PhiiIips. bIfllsboro; treasurer,
former State Senator Wilbur 2. ia
cobs, Harrington. and secretary,
Miss Stanislaus Riley, Wilmington.
CTurn to Page :. Plsassl
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
MILFORD REBEKAHS
OPEN FAIL SEASON
Local Group Commenced Regular
Meetings Last Evening

The Margaret Pyle Rebekah Lodge
No. II. 1. o. o. F.. of Milford, was
one of the first ladies lodges Of this
State to open the fall and winter
season Of fraternal activities.
Last evening. September 1, they
officially opened their season when
they began their regular meetings.
Mrs. James w. Cannon. Noble
Grand. of the lodge, and Mrs. Jona-
than S. Willis. chairman of the ways
and means committee. have worked
untiringly during the summer
months to make this popular organ
ization a success.
There is considerable talk going
the rounds that the Milford ladies
viii present the name Of one Of
their members for an important po-
sition in the Rebekah Assembly of
Delaware when it meets in Novem-
Der.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
DAVIS FAMILY PLANS
FOR REUNION SEPT. 10
Milford Group VIII Meet At RehO-
both On That Date

The second reunion of the Davis
family will be held Sept. 10 at the
Village Improvement Association
clubhouse on the boardwalk, near
Henlopen Hotel. Rehoboth Beach.
All descendants of Nehemiah Davis,
Sr., born in Sussex county in 1903.
are invited to attend and bring box
luncheon.
Nehemiah's sons were Nehemiah,
Jr., Mark and william. His daugh-
ters married Joseph Samuel and
Henry Draper. Last year the de-
scendants of Mark Davis were the
only ones invited and more than 100
attended, but this year the descend
ants of his brothers and sisters will
be included. Miss Burdella Davis of
Milford is president of the reunion
organization, and Miss Ida Draper.
also Of Milford, is secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
FARMERS HARVESTING
EARLY FODDER CROP
Corn Yield Said To Be Above Nor.
NAL In Milford Area

The early fodder crop in lower
Delaware is being harvested, and
from indications the yield will be
abundant. The corn has headed up
very well and promises to be ex-
ceptionally good. The acreage in
some sections was somewhat in
creased this spring, and the yield is
said to be little above normal, es-
pecially in the section around Mil
ford.
The late corn crop looks promis-
ing and fodder saving will be start
ed soon. Early in the summer it was
believed that the cool weather and
heavy rains would have a tendency
to damage the first crop Of corn.
With fodder saving time coming
on, and the factory bean maturing,
lower Delaware farmers are busy.
Crurn 10 Page }. Please)
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
EIGHT DELEGATE
FTGHTSFACE COP.
Leaders Hopeful Contests
Will Be Settled Before
September Tenth.
I6O TO BE ELECTED

Less than ten contests in the State
were in prospect for the election ol
delegates to the Republican con-
vention with time still remaining for
elimination of the contests before
the election on Saturday, September
10.
''The election in Wilmington and
rural New Castle county will be har-
monious and without a contest" Re-
corder of Deeds Albert Stetser,
chairman Of the New Castle County
Republican Committee. said We'd
nesday afternoon. following the
deadline for filing.
In Kent county there is one con-
test. In Sussex county. it was fn6i-
Gated following the meeting of the
Sussex County Committee in Rebc-
both Beach on Wednesday night,
there may be seven contests.
1e8 To Be Elected
Wilmington will elect 40 delegates
and slternates. rural New Castle
county, 3S; Kent county. 40 and sus-
sex county, ~.
The Sussex county committee did
not pass upon the qualifications Of
the candidates for delegates, alter
mates. and members Of the commit
tee but named a committee of five
to investigate the qualifications of
the contenders in the contested dis
tricts. and report back to the chair
man and secretary Of the committee
by next Tuesday.
The committee appointed consists
of Francis Morgan. Bridgeville; Ma
thaniel N. Conoway. Seaford; Ben
jamin E. Tingle. Delmar; Mrs. Ruth
Hoch. Bridgeville. and Chester v.
Millville.
William J. Swain. committee
chairman. presided. After the list Of
who had filed was read,
Wright of Georgetown, NOV
ed for the appointment of the FIVE
member committee to go into the
contested districts and investigate
the candidates eligibility with the
CTurn TO PHSe Z. Plessel
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02

Legislative Committee = Major
Robert KeIton. Hockessin; Lewis
Clymer, Harrington, and Rev. How
ard Davis, Lewes.
Membership Committee - Howard
Jester. Wilmington; A. d. Lank.
Frederick; Charles Connor, Will
mington; Hunch Mag, Dover; John
Shearer, Wilmington; w. S. Dick
erson, Camden; Major VIM. Mar
shall, Milford; Captain Philip
Southard. Wilmington, and Vernon
McCabe, Ocean View.
CTurn 70 Page =, Pieass)
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
SCHOOLS
WILL REOPEN
NEXT WEDNESDAY,
Everything Ready For
Opening, According To
Supt. r. E. Shilling.
LIST TRAFFIC RULES
Several Changes Made In
Faculty; First Day Will
Have Two Full Sessions.

The following announcements Of
the organization at the Milford
Schools for the coming school year
have been made by Superintendent
Robert E. Shilling. School will open
on Wednesday, September z.
Grades to inclusive will be
accommodated at the elementary
school building on North street
Grades 7 to IL inclusive at the
junior-senior high school building
on Lake View avenue.
Superintendent of Schools and
PrincipaI-Robert E. Shilling.
Assistant Superintendent = J. W.
Boston.
High School teachers. including
those teaching subjects in grade 9
also:
English. grades II and 1z-Maur-
fee C. Bower.
English, grade 10. and French =
Alfred L. Lupien.
English. grade 9-FIorence Pack
wood.
Social Science: United States
History and Civics-John P. Tawes.
Ancient History. Modern History and
Latin-Berenice Johnson.
Science: Biology-T. r. Snowber-
ger. Chemistry and Advanced Math-
ematics-Curtis C. Williams.
Algebra and Commercial Arithme-
tic-Mary X. Kinder.
Vocational Subjects: Manual
Training and Drawing-John T. Nc
Gee, including junior high school.
Vocational Agriculture and Farm
Shop-T. Ralph Snowberger. Voca-
tional Home Economics-Elsie B.
Lowe. Home Economies and Cafe
terra Manager-AIma E. SeeIy.
Commercial Subjects - n. Louise
Hastings and Reba Eisenbrey.
Junior High School (beIow the 9Th
grade):
English-Ruth W. Nemesh.
Social Science. Wesley Brewer.
Arithmetic-Henson M. Evans.
Science-Wm. Walter McGinnes.
Musie-w william E. Miller, includ-
ing also junior high school.
Art-Lydia A. Bancroft, including
also elementary grades.
Physical Education = Herbert L.
Elliott.
Librarian-Edna C. Barker.
Matron-Mrs. Nellie NJ. wilkins.
Assistant Manager for Cafeteria
Mrs. Jennie Salevan.
Elementary School
Grade Edith NJ. Johnson, Mar
cTun to Page 8. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1938-09-02
SUSSEX RESIDENT
KILLED IN CRASH
Farmer Dies AS Car Hits
Buggy, Wife And Three
Children Injured.
DRIVER rs ARRESTED

A Sussex county farmer was killed
and his wife and three children IN
jured last Thursday night when the
hOrse-dFawn buggy in which they
were riding was struck by y car on
. dirt road fourth Of mile west
OF Redden.
James Noble Smith. 80. driver Of
the buggy. died from a fracture Of
the skull and internal injuries. His
wife, Mrs. Rosie Smith. 81. was cut
and bruised; a daughter. Pauline.
13, suffered two broken legs, and
another daughter, Jane, 10, and a
son, Edward, 16 months. received mi
nor decorations. The injured mem
bers of the family were brought to
the Milford Memorial Hospital for
treatment. Smith was thrown to the
ground by the impact and died al
most instantly.
A. James Rogers of Georgetown.
driver of the automobile. was placed
under arrest by state police. Coroner
Howard E. Hardesty of Sussex coun-
ty will conduct an inquest soon.
Robert Reed, 4, OF Marcus Hook,
was seriously injured last Thursday
night when he fell from the rear of
an automobile at Drawers Bridge,
neaF Odessa. He was taken to the
Kent General Hospital at Dover.
where his condition was said to be
critical.
The automobile was operated by
the child's stepsister. Miss Margaret
Webb. "a. of Marcus Hook. She was
on a charge Of assault and
battery by Private Leach of the
state police and held in bail by Mag
istrate Hodgson Of Townsend. for a
hearing.
Police said the rear door of the
opened as the machine
was rounding a curve.