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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
Better Meals For Less

The efficiency Of mass distribution
of food as developed in the United
States, is shown in an exhaustive
report on Chain Store Distribution
of Fruits and Vegetables in the
Northeastern States" recently is
sued by the Bureau Of Agricultural
Economics and the New Jersey Col
lege Of Agriculture.
One-quarter OF all fresh fruits and
vegetables are sold by the chains in
the eight largest Northeastern cities.
Half OF what they sell they buy at
first-hand from the growers. They
operate their own warehouses and
refrigerating plants, their own ship
ping systems and distributing and
retail outlets, and are their own
buyers, thus reducing overhead and
cost Of products to the ultimate
consumer to a minimum.
At the same time, as the report
further shows, charges of monopoly
in reference to the chains are un-
founded. No single chain controls
more than u per cent Of the chain
business in any of the Northeastern
cities reviewed. In other words,
competition is extremely aggressive
among different chains, as well as
Independent outlets. Each tries to
outdo the other, and so attract new
customers. Each goes the limit in
reducing costs, and shaving profits
to the end that the price spread
between consumer and producer
becomes constantly narrower.
AS the New York Herald Tribune
says, "If the chains cut prices to the
consumer they are fostering con-
They are helping the poor
to eat those products Of the land. E.
Whatever watching the chains may
need. they seem now to be pro-
moters of consumption with enough
among themselves to
make it cheap and easy for the pro-
letarian to eat plenty. Here again
1t would seem that thoroughly sell
fish and profit-seeking private en-
terprise runs completely afoul Of
by giving the farmer a
market and the citizen a meal"
What the chains are doing in the
Northeast they are also doing
throughout the country, in the little
towns as we'll as the great cities.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
CHAPLAIN'S CHAPEL

The Chaplains Aid Society will
meet at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hilton Penuel on this Friday even
ing, Jan. Is.
Everyone cordially invited to at
tend.
Mrs. J. y. Russell has been on the
sick list for the past week.
Her sister-in-law, Mrs. John Fraz-
ier. of Rock Hall. Md. is spending
some time with her.
Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. Albert
Witzke are both on the sick list at
this writing.
Mrs. Frances KOllmOrgan of Fed
eralsburg. Md. spent Sunday with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs" J. NJ.
DickersOn
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Elliott of
near Bridgeville, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan O'Day of fredericksburg. were
Chaplain visitors on Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Harris en-
tertained Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Will
liams on Sunday.
Don't forget Sunday School at
Chaplain's Chapel next Sunday
morning. Hilton Penuel. superintend-
ent.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
DELMAR

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Culver and Mrs
Carrie Kitchens spent the weekend
with relatives in Wilmington.
Mrs. Wright Phillips has returned
from a weeks visit with her mother
Mrs. Fred Marvel of Harrington.
Mrs, Anna Lee Waller left on
Thursday for St. Petersburg, Flori-
da, where she will spend the re-
mainder of the winter with her sis
ter and brOther-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Porter.
Mrs. Clarence Hearn is spending
this week with Rev. and Mrs. Ralph
Hunt at West Grove, Pa.
Mrs. John Wightman is confined
to her home by illness.
Mrs. Ida Ellis is I'll at the home
of her daughter in Bristol, Pa.
Mrs. Daniel Truitt has returned
from a visit in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Pauline Davis who has been
confined to her home by illness, is
able to be out again.
Mrs. Clark Banks and children
who have spent sometime here with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Kirk, returned to their home in
Cranston Heights, last Sunday.
Mrs. Herbert Gillis is entertain
ing her sister, Miss Emma Dykes OF
Laurel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Nelson were
Sunday visitors at Betterton, Md.
Mrs. John Powell spent last week
end in Wilmington with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Virginia Powell, who is a
member of the faculty at Beacon IS
Randolph Sturgis is a patient in
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Bennett have
returned from, q. visit, with their son
Edward Bennett and family IN
bridgeport, Conn.
Z. W. Palmer is confined to MS
home by illness.
Harry keenan,, engineer on the
passenger run between Delmar ana
Cambridge, is also on the sick list.
Arris Kenney. colored, who works
I'm the section gang in the railroad
ward here, was almost electrOeuted
about $3.50 o'clock on Tuesday after
noon. George TempletOn, section
foreman, had his men employed in
helping repair an electric line, the
job being under the supervision OF
the signalmen. Kenney grasped
live wire carrying 4.4O0 volts and
was severely burned about the hands
and head before he could be freed
from the wire. He was treated by
Or. II. f. Locates swhO stated the
iniu,sd man would likely recover
from his shock and burns in a few
days. The man had on heavy rubber
overshoes and to this fact he prob
ably owes his escape from immedi-
ate death.
Chas. a. Elliott and Chas. Cor
drey were Philadelphia visitors a
few days ago.
F.. Guy Hastings Is confined to his
home suffering with grippe.
Several of our retired railroad
men attended the Retired Mems AS
sociation bazaar in Philadelphia n
few days ago.
Mrs. George Nelson is confined to !
hcr home nv illness.
Mrs. Norman w. Hastings is suf- /
rering with an attack of Ia grippe.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
FRANKFORT
Maby-Shorf Nubfiais

HHDy-ONDIt hNpttNiS
Mrs. Martha +. Milby of this town
and Ieonard w. Short of Philadel-
phia were married on Monday, jan
uary II, at the home of Lewis X.
Ayers. Lincoln Court. Overbrook'
pa. Mr.. and Mrs. Short will reside
in this town.
Fires
Last Tuesday evening the Frank
ford volunteer Fire Company was
called to a chimney fire at Roxana.
On Sunday evening they were called
out of town to a small tenant house
ON the Layton land. The roof was
on fire from an overheated chimney.
Only the prompt arrival of the COM
many saved the building. The house
was occupied by Walter Mills and
family.
1000 1T Dinner
The fifth annual chicken dinner OF
the fire company was given on Sat-
urday evening. 1t was a complete
success. About one thousand per-
sons were served. The whole affair
was very well managed. II would be
almost impossible to give the credit
to a few as every one connected
with II worked hard to make II
success. The menu was delicious.
Several hundred chickens were used
and some less than barrel of -four
was used for gravy and dumplings.
Birthday For James L. Long
James L. Long who was only Sc
years old. celebrated his birthday
two Sundays ago His family and a
few friends gave him a turkey dim
ner at his home. Besides his wife.
others present were. his son Edgar
of Philadelphia. Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Dukes of Darby. Pa, Mr. and
Mrs. Daniel C. Long. Mr.. and Mve.
Herbert Hudson. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
NAPLES. Mrs. Rella Graber and
daughter. Mr.. Long was employed
by the Philadelphia Electric Com
psny for several years before he re-
tired. He spent his younger davs
here and has been very loyal TO this
town where he has hosts of friends
who wish him many more birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
TAX INCOME
SHOWS GAIN
OF $4,000
[Continned tron. Flrsl Psgel

CONTINUED from Fist PSge
pared with 1O.S95 in the previous
year.
Referring to the balances not spe-
cifically committed and found in
three "ear marked" State funds and
liquid investments, Mr.. Truss show
ed that at the end of 1887. the gen.
eral fund had s7OS,240 compared
with $92,O67 in December of 1886.
The highway fund had $695,S1S
when last year ended, compared
with $457 ,0O6 in the previous year;
$1,S6S,579 in the school fund COM
pared with $1,534,32S in 1886.
Marketable investments tOtaled
$I.836,82O in this category, the same
as in the year before.
The States total bonded debt at
the end of the year was $500, 600,
increased during the year by $44O,-
600 in accordance with legislative
action.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
BOTH TEAMS WIN

One OF the most significant facts
William S. Kundsen, president Oi
General Motors Corporation told the
Senate Committee on Unemployment
Relief was that the yearly wages Oi
the General Motors worker averaged
81 1850 in 1887.
In 1929 that figure was S1,440
When it is considered that the cost
of living index of the Bureau Of La
bOr Statistics shows that the 1896
wage dollar bought nearly a third
more than it did in 1929, this evil
dence of the improved well-being Of
the autOmotive worker is impress
.sive.
Even more impressive are the
facts contained in, '"The Worker in
General Motors" a booklet just sent
by Alfred p. Sloan, Jr., General
Motors chairman. TO. the 375,755
stockholders, the largest number in
General Motors history.
The study shows that in the au-
tomObile industry the worker 8
hourly wage payments in 1887 were
raised to a point IS per cent above
the 1925 level, while the consumer
enjoyed a car price per pound As
per cent below the 1925 figure.
ITO make this possible" Mr..
Sloan explains. General Motors, for
example. invests each year tens Of
millions Of dollars in better methods
and new equipment, thus maintain
ing efficiency in harmony with an
ever improving technology"
Real progress has been made In
regularizing employment by means
of a revolving fund of $50, 100000 TO
build up inventory in periods OF low
consumer demand. In addition the
fall introduction Of new models Is
helpful in providing work for the
winter months.
In consequence. even in times OF
recession the General Motors work.
er has enjoyed a high. relative po-
sition among the top wage earners
OF American industry, the report
shows. As early as 1884 hourly ear
nings passed the boom period OF
1929.
The higher annual wage was not
accomplished through abnormally
long hours. The average in General
Motors plants in 1886 was 4O.5
hours a week as against 41.5 in 1929.
So, briefly, the General Motors
employee has been working few
hours and making more money over
the course of the year, and the car
purchaser abs been getting bigger
and better car for every dollar he
invests. That is good management.
Mr.. Sloan sums up the philosophy
of this policy in these words: High
wages and a high standard Of living
have only been possible, and can
only continue to exist-let alone
advance-to the extent that we are
able to promote and capitalize tech
biological progress. By this is meant
nothing more or less than the ap-
plication of science to industry's
things to make, and
better ways OF making present
things. On the other hand, IL to in |
crease wages means to increase sell
ing prices. little is gained and per-
haps much is lost. To increase |
wages, at the same time to main /
tain, or still better, reduce selling |
prices, is the true road to more |
things for more people-to a higher
standard OF living"
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
SUGAR HILL
Near Williamsvillel

Services for Sound NJ. E. Church
Sunday school 10 a. IN. Preaching
service at II. Rev. Charles w. Robb
pastor. Revival services at ROXana
Church.
Mrs. Mary Grise spent a couple OF
days in Philadelphia recently.
While Mrs. Anna Grey was in
Philadelphia last week she visited a
school chum. Mrs. Kay West OF
Camden, N. ]. .
Several of our neighbors attended
the funeral of Sam Eashem last
week at St. Martins Neck. We eX-
tend our sympathy to the family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Lynch and
Mrs. Will Lynch of Williamsville
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Le-
Kites on Saturday. On Sunday, MIR.
and Mrs Jay LeI<ites, George Grise,
viii Daisy and Mr.. and Mrs. Ever
EFT Grey were callers also.
Howard Grise spent several davs
with his parents, and was aecompan-
led hack to Philadelphia by Mrs. Ka-
tie Bunting and Mrs. Irene Grey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Adkins en-
tertained over the weekend Miss
Irma Simpler of laurel, Virgil V.
Street of Dover and Mr.. and Mrf,
Pete Whaley OF Selbyville.
little Yvonne Lewis spent several
aays with her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonah Lewis last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Savage and
children Of CRYSTAL Reach spent the
weekend with relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. James Derrickson,
.Ir have moved in their new home.
Good luck foiissi
The adies Aid will meet at the
homo of Mr.. and Mrs Everett Grey
on Thursday evening, February 8.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
DIR. TARUMIANZ SPEAKS
AT P-T-A MEETING HERE
[ConfinMed from First PGgel

COntinRed from First PGgeI
to study their problems ami the best
way to solve it for the good Of the
child and for themselves. Ability TO
adjust oneself to a group and to APP
preciate the rights of others were
also considered important. No two
children can be dealt with in the
same way, and IL is the paredt and
the teaener VINO must develop tie
personality OF the enid. Because of
the campaign against syphilis has
brought the disease TO the light af-
ter being shrouded in mystem for
so many years. Or. Tarumianz is
stressing the Importance of It being
recognized in the early stages, so
that its transmutatiOn, as far as pos
sible can be controlled, and treat
ment can be started. His talk on
heretofore delicate subject was
handled In a most masterful way.
He has studied this type of disease
for many years and welcomes the
opportunity to answer queries. The
chance to fight the disease should be
more important than the thought of
disgrace and ugliness, and parents
must study more and more about
the disease, said DR.. Tarumianz. 1t
was the most Informative talk that
has been given in Milford for a long
period. and the local members and
visiting members of nearby asso-
Citations were loud in their praise of
the opportunity to hear one of au-
thority. Another speaker of the eve
ming was Miss Elizabeth WalstrOm,
of WOodside. who is a teacher. She
spoke on Student-Teacher Prob !
lens. Miss Walstrom endeavOrs to
live up to certain rules in her teach
ing. The sense of belonging, the !
right attitude to others, the thrill OF
having succeeded, the satisfaction of (
having done something to the eX-
tent of his ability, peace and con-
tentment, as well as patience, /
and cooperation. had |
part in her plan for the right back
ground for children. Her talk was /
very well received. The entertain /
ment of the evening was in the form
of a violin solo ave Maria" played /
by Miss Marjorie Faix. and vocal /
solo. "The Only Rose" sung by Miss
Charlotte Ryder. William f. Miller,
director of music in the Milford High .
School. accompanied them. Mrs. All
gust Faix gave two humorous read
lngs between the addresses. The
very fine nrogram was arranged by
Mrs. William Marshall. Jr.. chair
man of the health study 2roup.
Next month the meeting will he
held on February Q. Mrs. E,inor p.
PoOsa will speak on "Chemistery in
the Home"
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
WAR REFERENDUM SUFFERS
DEFEAT

Il is always "inopportune" for
Congress to consider such a propos-
al as letting the people vote before
a declaration OF war. and Congress-
man Ludlow's plan for a constitu-
tional amendment came out very
well in securing 1888 against 2O9
votes in the House of Representa-
tives. The recent crisis in affairs
with Japan strengthened the claims
Of the Administration that orderly
processes In international relation
ships be maintained" as Secretary
OF State Hull expressed It. The mea-
sure is sure TO come IN in the fn-
ture and those who believe IN the
principle that is involved are hope
full that It may succeed before the
premediated next World warn
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
.HT-RUN DRIVER
KILLS IN KENT
[Continned trom Firsf Paeel

Minner was taken to the Kent
General Hospital, which is about 800
yards from the scene of the aeci-
dent, and was pronounced dead from
a compound fractured skull and in
ternal injuries. He also suffered
fractures of both legs and ribs.
Radio broadcasts were sent out
for all police to be on the lookout
for a car with a headlight broken.
Private S. X. Lamb assisted Ser
geant Powell with the investigation.
Kent county Coroner Harry Cam
per of Harrington will conduct an
inquest today.
Minner, a brickIayer. is survived
by his wife and six children
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
The Labor RGckets

"Just as government reaches into
business to punish fraud, dishonesty
or use Of violence, government
should reach into labor unions to
punish intimidation, abuses in or
ganizing, unlawful picketing and
other forms of coercion which are
not now and never have been con-
templated by the right to strike. -
David Lawrence.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
MARRIED FIVE WEEKS AFTER
WIFE AND CHILD DROWN

Alfonso G. Hammond, who on Sat
urday, December 8. lost his wife and
child by drowning when their auto
ran on the end OF the Woodland
Ferry. was married Friday, January
Il. az Blades by the Rev. ]. A. Hud-
son 70 Miss Emma F. ITollaway. Of
Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28

Tuesday, February is, is still an
important date on anybody's calen-
dar. II is the evening Of the benefit
card party for the Milford Emergen-
cy Hospital. Next week there will
be more news Of plans. 1t will be
just as large and enjoyable as the
other two similar affairs. Remember
the date.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
RECKLESS DRIVING,
SPEEDING KILLED lS
CONFINED from First Psgel

accidents, 10 of which were fatal.
Driving on the wrong side of the
road caused 173 accidents, seven of
which were fatal and violating the
right of way, 100 accidents, two of
which were fatal.
Disregarding stop signs resulted
in n accidents, six of which we're
fatal.
Causes of 1924 accidents, So Of
which we're fatal, are listed as fol-
lows by the State police following
analysis of all accidents.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
HOUSTON

Revival meetings are still progress
I ing. Rev. Frank HersOn was the
guest speaker on Monday night. Rev
Hugh KelsO on Tuesday night. Rev
J. C. Handy on Wednesday night
singer. is with us each night and is
accomplishing much good with the
younger people. There have been q
number of conversions.
We are sorry to report Mrs. MOllie
Vinyard had a severe attack of sick
ness on Tuesday night. but are glad
TO learn she is better at this writing
The Houston New Century Club
will meet on Tuesday night, Feb. /,
in the club room. and the guest
speaker will be Miss Marion Breck,
State Supervisor of Home EconOm-
les. Her subject will be american
Homes" The members are request
cd to attend this meeting.
W. J. Dufendack is on a business
trip to Chicago this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Webb spent
the week end in Wilmington as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Ken
nedy.
Miss Mae Case. of FELTON, and Rus
sci Hayes, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Hayes, were married on Saturday
night at the Houston NJ. +. parson-
age by Rev. w. H. Kohl.
The Ladies' Aid of Houston NJ. y.
Church will hold a turkey supper,
with all the fixings, on Friday night.
February II, in the community build
ing.
HOUSTON VI. Z. CHARGE
Houston VI. r. Church
Sunday School $3.50 A. NJ. Howard
Moore. Supt. Glasses for all ages.
Come out.
Worship 10:3O.
Remember the revival services.
Large crowds are attending. Come
and enjoy the fellowship.
Services will close Sunday evening.
Miss Anna Johnson. the musical
evangelist. will preach on Sunday
evening.
wildwood VI. L. Church
Sunday School 1880 p. N. Mrs. Dill
Supt.
Worship $3.50 p. NJ. Miss Anna
Johnson. the musical evangelist, will
play. sing and preach at this service
Come out.
HAVE YOU attended the Nine
Cent Sale at Milford's Ben Franklin
Hurry-it ends Saturday. II
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
Total
The annual report shows accidents
by road locations. They are:
TotaI

In the FIRST table reckless driving and exceed
ing speed limit are nearly the same offense as
are violating the right OF way and driving on
the wrong side Of the road.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28

portant to those millions OF families
facing a perennial problem in max
ing the weeks wage pay the weeks
bills.
Low-cost OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
of food. clothes, furniture, hardware
or anything else-is the poor mans
friend. 1t came into existence, not
TO serve the wealthy, but to serve
the masses of people to whom the
living budget Is a very real issue
When our lawmakers hamper or
destroy low-cost merchandising
they are chiefly penalizing the man
or woman who works for a small
salary, for wages, or who lives on
an annuity or a pension.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28

The Ladies' Aid Of the NJ. P.
Church will hold a turkey supper IN
the dining room OF the church on
February 4.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
GRAMMAR LESSONS

A little girl who was in the habit
of saying "ain't" for isn't" was re-
proved by her mother.
A short time afterward, on hearing
her cousin use the same word, she
ran to her mother and exclaimed:
Mother, Doris says 1T amt but it
isn't 'ain't.' It's isn't amt it?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
What Is Proper Use
of Furniture Polish?

In a recent investigation, it was
proven that many, many home
makers use furniture polish incor-
rectly-pouring it on dry cloth,
for application to the furniture!
This is a gross waste of the house
wife's time, energy and her pol
ish! And the latter is usually
blamed. We refer, of course, to oil
polish-for this type is best to
clean, beautify and preserve the
furniture. The best oil polish is not
greasy, because it's made with a
fine, ight-oil base. The polish
should be applied on damp cloth
thoroughly moistened wit h
water, then wrung out. Saturate
this cloth with the polish-spread
on-and rub lightly. The "wet" of
the cloth smoothly distributes the
polish-and the finish absorbs, re-
ceives it evenly! This correct
procedure takes the ''labor" out of
polishing - and requires far less
tiresome rubbing! A dry cloth is
then used to easily work up the
glow, which is even and uniform
the desired effect! This-and only
this-is the proper way to use a
good oil polish!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
HOUSEHOLD
QUESTIONS
~
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Fluffy Meringue.-If you like
fluffy meringue for your pies, add
a teaspoon of baking powder to
the well-beaten whites of two eggs
before adding the sugar.
Tape Measure Tip.-Glue
length of tape measure across the
front edge of your sewing machine.
It'll save that searching for a tape
when you want to measure the
depth of hens, tucks, etc.
Washing Parsley. Parsley
washed with hot water keeps its
flavor better and is easier to chop.
Cleaning Hair BrusheS.-To re-
move grease and dirt from hair
brushes and combs, wash them in
a quart of water to which tea
spoon of ammonia is added; rinse
and dry in the sun.
Jumpers Keep Their Shape
When drying wooden jumpers run
a curtain stick through both
sleeves and then hang up. A coat
hanger will make "pokes" on the
shoulders and spoil the shape.
Sweet Omelet.-A tablespoon of
sugar added to the regular omelet
batter will produce a sweet ONE
let that is especially popular with
youngsters.
Glowing Lamps.-Here's a tip
for country readers who use gas
or lamps. Never wash the glass
globes as it makes them crack.
Sprinkle methylated spirit on a
clean soft rag, rub it on the
globes, leave for a few minutes,
and then polish. They'll be like
new.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
The Answers

Keep your body free of accumulated
waste, take DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
let's. 90 Pellets 80 cents.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03

and once you've learned one you
won't want to stop until all the
squares are finished and Joined
into a spread of unusual beauty.
In pattern 5908 you will find in
structions for making the square
shown; an illustration Of it and
of the stitches used; material re-
quirements; a photograph of the
square.
To obtain this pattern send Is
cents in stamps or coins (coins
preferred) to The Sewing Circle,
Household Arts Dept, 259 w. 14th
St., New York, N. Y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
Suggestion

Richard was helping his mother
make his favorite dessert.
Mother, they say An apple day
keeps the doctor awayl'"
eyes," mother answered.
'sWouldn't it be fine if three des-
serts a day kept the doctor away!"
he sighed.-Indianapolis News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-03-03
Yesteryedr Charm in
Crocheted Bedspredd

Here's an heirloom popcorn
bedspread that's going to lend
richness to your bedroom-just
see how effectively that striking
popcorn motif is set off by the
lacy mesh background. It's fas-
cinating work-crocheting the in
dividual squares of durable string