Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1938-09-16
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TICKET WITHOUT FIGHT
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yer was eleCleu CndlTIndny JnOuBn ne
was not delegate.
There followed a discussion OF
Kent county's request for places on
the ticket. Delegates expressed The
opinion Kent should be allowed to
name the auditor and treasurer.
Selection of candidates was deferred
until after the allocating committee
had met, and then the caucus was
advised Kent county was allotted the
auditor only.
Four Candidates Urged
Four men were nominated for the
post, Frank A. Danner, Dover;
Charles Hanratty, Smyrna; John C.
Darby. Frederick, and Benjamin l.
Shaw. Harrington. the president of
Kent-Sussex Fair Association. Bal
loting was by secret vote, and after
several ballots had been taken Mr..
Shaw received the 81 votes neces-
sary for a choice and became the eau
Gus nominee.
In the meantime, however. the
convention had been opened without
the presence of the Kent county dele
gates. 1t was called to order by Ebe
H. Chandler, chairman of the retiring
state committee. The invocation was
by the Rev. Earl D. Shockley of
Dover. Mr. Chandler introduced Sen
atOr Townsend as the keynoter.
Committee meetings followed and |
the temporary roll was made the |
permanent roll. A recess followed, ]
during which Kent county delegates |
were notified the convention had |
opened and they appeared a short
time later. After reconvening the |
platform was read.
Williams Name Offered
Nominations were next in order.
]. Edward Goslee of Stockley placed
in nomination for Representative in
Congress the name of Mr.. Williams.
SecOnding speeches were made by
Mrs. Lena Messick of Bridgeville, H.
Eugene Savery of Wilmington and
DIR. R. F. Corley of Smyrna. No
other name was proposed and on
motion of Charles H. Grantland the
secretary cast the ballot and Mr..
Williams nomination was made
unanimous.
Mr.. Williams. former state treas
urer, was called to the stage where
Senator Townsend introduced him as
1.-THE next Congressman from Della
ware" Mr.. Williams was given an
ovation.
Words will not express my appre-
citation of the honor you have con-
ferred upon me-" Mr.. Williams said.
81 fully appreciate the Importance
of the office for which you have
nI mud I nj
you you will never regret it.
think know the needs and the wish
es and the ambitions of the people
of Delaware, and l assure you as
long as | can serve the citizens of
this state l will do so to the best of
my ability"
Mr.. Williams Landed the platform
the convention had adopted. THE
Constitution is the foundation of the
United States" he said, land | hope
we will stand on il. It has seen us
$50 years and it has made us
the greatest state and the greatest
nation"
MOrfOrd Nominated
C. j. Killoran of Wilmington placed
he name of Mr. Morford in nOmina-
lOI dlLOlnCg anu IL was
seconded by Deputy Atty.-Gen. c.
Edward Duffy, NJ. Hayes Wilson OF
Dover. and Capt. Harry V. Lyons of
ewes. They all spoke of the high
qualifications of Mr.. Morford for the
office and stressed his
in the public posi-
ions he has held.
Called to the platform where he
ras given an ovation. Mr.. MorfOrd {
aid: This is the happiest moment
t my life. and thank you from the g
ottom of my heart for the great q
onor. A united Republican party I
as met here today. A united Repub-
can party is here modified. A =
nited Republican party is on the =
larch-a march against those alien
nd subversive forces which would
estroy the things which have made :
merica great-those sacred liber- y
es which are our common heritage" S
Ir. Morford said he greeted the dele h
ates as the vanguard of a great p
ost of Delaware citizens who will S
arch shoulder to shoulder this No h
smber and with sincerity of pur- eI
ose and patriotic ardor will defend
III borders from the invasion of a
reign invader-that sinister force fo
, hypocrisy and political expedien hi
self named the new deal"
Mr.. Morford called upon Repub-
cans to rally to the cause and upon M
"who honor the traditions w
their party to forget party lines tn
Id Join with u.s." He said their W;
lrty is destroyed. There is in fact G..
, Democratic party" He reviewed co
e record of the Republican admin Nj
trations in Delaware and de- CT
ribbed the benefits they had pro-
ded for the residents. He assaulted tn
e present administration for trans TT
r of highway and school funds to tn
lrposes other than those for which oc
ey were intended.
"Must Be No Resting" alb
To-day is the dawn of victory and co
It'll us there must be no indecision." ST.
said in conclusion. with us there ca
ust be no resting. With firm pur- re-
'se anu resolute faith in our cause tn
e must march onward to the high co
ION Of complete victory on election otl
~" ca
Daniel J. Layton. Jr.. of George ed
wn nominated Mr.. Swain for insur- te,
ICE commissioner. Several second ne
g talks followed and Mr.. Swain tie,
rs greeted with applause as he
epped on the platform after being Mi
without opposition. He Ca
pressed his thanks for the honor II.
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