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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
FAMED TECHNICAL TALENTS

In the last four years, the Ger mans have concentrated on their famed technical talents and thor oughness in mass production of rifles, machine guns, medium and heavy artillery, tanks, airplanes and motor transport.
 Restricted by the Versailles treaty to a force of 105, ,000 men, Germany by 1884 could not put more than 175,000 first line men into the field Right now she could muster 550,000 first class soldiers, military experts think.
 Four years ago Germany had an organized reserve of about 100000 back of the 175,OO0 Liners. To- day her 550,000 actives are said to be supported by trained reserve of 100000.
 Moreover, union with Austria means a substantial increase in Nazi military might. Austria has 5O000 actives well trained and fair ly adequately armed. These are supplemented by a reserve of 350,- 900 to 10000 men, almost on par with the actives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
S26, 900 ASKED ON
 ALLEGED JOB PROMISE

SEATTLE, March 28.-Contend- ing that they paid five dollars each for prospective enjoyment in Alaska canneries which they failed to re- ceive, 90 Filipino and Negro work CTS have filed suit here against Can- nery Workers and Farm Laborers Union Local 12,597, for a total of $26,0o0 seeking three months wag- es. Each contends he paid Union fees to April, 1887, after being prom ised a job.
 The Union replied in court action, saying that employment was "ex- hausted before the 90 found work"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
FRENCH FORCES SCATTERED

France, informed observers say, has a first-line army of some 700,- 900 and a trained reserve of 5500,- 900, but many of the actives are stationed in French outposts. Much French equipment artillery and aircraft-is old compared with the Germans.
 Italy has a first line army of 750,00O, ranked by several author ities as a shade superior to the French in training and physical characteristics. Trained Italian re- serve numbers 5,600,000.
 Russia, with a reputed standing army of 100000 and a reserve of
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
President lnaugurates NeU
 Style of National Inquiry;
 Seems to Co Orer in Big Way
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, March 28. - The President has inauguratec a new style of national inquiry to operate alongside Senate investigations, but his own personally conducted ques- tioning of IVA directors lacked considerably the drama of a full fIedged Senate investigation.
 It was behind doors, and even though the Presidential corps of stenographers kept a stream of copy pouring from some upper recess of the White House, the play-by-play transcript of pro- ceedings lacked the furious give and take that goes on in con- gressional committee.
 In the first place, wren the Presi- dent of the United States tells a witness to answer the question or say nothing-as he did Chairman Arthur Morgan of TVA-the witness just about has to mind. After all, the President is the President of the United States. There are Senators who consider their dignity equal to that of the President but mighty few witnesses share the view and they get up and trade verbal punch es in way that makes the Presi- dential type of inquiry stack up like well, like strictly amateur per- formance.
 PRESS CONFERENCE
 But there is nothing which puts the President in such a purring mood as when he has an opportun- ity to spring new turn. That was the case when he inaugurated the White House investigation" of torn and tattered IVA.
 He held a brief press conference before calling in the sparring di- rectors and so assured was his tone that he bubbled like a scotch and soda. It contrasted with the press conferences in weeks pre- ceding, when the President seemed less ,buoyant.
 In each press conference there seems to be a reporter or two primed to act as end men to give the President a running start. So it was this day
 A FEW QUESTIONS
 Can you say said MT. Bones, why some Senators who are
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, March 28 = Closing quota ton of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 9t2, American Can 79h, American Light and Power 39s, Anaconda 26ls. Bethlehem Steel 471z, Curtiss Wright 3la, General Motors 297s, International Harves- ter 55A, Kennecott 3014, New York Central II, Southern Pacific 10h, United States Steel AIS, Cities Ser vice 1, Pound $496.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-28
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials 107.25, rails 20.47, utilities 1611.
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A FEW QUESTIONS

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Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
TOWNS IN STATE
SEND GREETINGS

Mayor Walter w. Bacon, chairman
Of the Wilmington Community Christ
Iaas Committee, Monday received a
fine response to holiday greetings he
telegraphed to heads of cities and
towns throughout Delaware on Sat
urday.
One of the many kilograms and let
ters of appreciation received by the
mayor came from Mayor George W.
DOnoho of Seaford, who pointed to
the close association between the
Sussex county town and Wilmington.
Mayor Donoho's telegram follows:
las mayor of Seaford l desire to
extend to you and the citizens Of our
town the seasons warm and sincere
greetings. Right now, with the ad-
vent of the new DUPONT nylon plant
being located here, Seaford and Will
mington are even more closely drawn
together. May the New Year be both
kind and generous to you ALL"
Other heads of municipal govern
ments responded with expressions Of
appreciations for the holiday greet
ings from Mayor Bacon and extend
ing similar greetings to him and the
citizens of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
INSPECTION OF THE
INDIAN RIVER INLET

1t was a happy day on Friday, De-
cember 3, to have the dreams mature
of hundreds OF residents who have
worked hard in making Indian River
inlet a reality. The witnessing hap
pened in a final inspection trip of
Major c. W. Burlen of the engineers
who reported that the inlet project,
being completed at an approximate
cost of $443,000. is now ready for
use.
The "Vidette". a yacht of the U. S.
Engineering department. with Capt.
Frank Quillen in charge, met the in
spection party at Lewes. Capt. Quill
len, being a native of Ocean View,
reported the trip to be one of the
happiest in his career. Major Burlen
and Capt Myer were met at Lewes
by the following persons: United
States Senator John G. Townsend,
Jr., Charles w. Cullen, chairman Of
the Highway department; John G.
Townsend, III, John r. Kitchens, di-
vision highway engineer; president
protein of the Senate, David w.
Steele of Ocean View; Ebe H. Chand-
Ter, chairman of the Republican
State Committee; w. P. Short, Beth
any Beach contractor; Amos F. Nc
Cabe of Millville; Reese White, Will
liam Ayers and Harry Williams of
Preston Townsend of Sell
byville. and State Senator Harold w.
Purnell of Georgetown.
The party left Lewes at $3.50 A. NJ.
and arrived in the mouth of the inlet
about HOO A. NJ. There they were
met by great crowds of enthusiasts.
One of the life-boats was lifted over
the side and Capt. Quillen, with Ma
jor Burlen. Senator Townsend and
Senator Steele, rode through the inlet
for an inspection of the new Charles
w. Cullen" bridge which spans the
inlet On their return to the ''Vid-
ette" the party again put out to sea
where dinner was served abont 1900
o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
CHRISTMAS AT THE
STATE WELFARE HOME

Christmas in the Welfare Home
will be along similar lines to that of
preceding years. The usual decora-
tions and lighting, both inside and
outside the buildings, will be in
stalled this week.
A small percentage of the patients
annually leave to visit for the hOli-
day with friends or relatives. This
number is usually less than a dozen
and any presents received for these
absentees are given to them on their
return. Some three hundred and
seventy presents are individually
wrapped, one for each patient In the
institution. These gifts consist of
pipes. tobacco, candy, fruit, handker-
chiefs. powder, cOmpacts and other
small trinkets so highly priced by
the recipients. The total cost of these
gifts is obtained from the proceeds
of the patients commissary. thus
placing no burden on the institution
budget.
On Christmas Eve a short enter
tainment will be provided for the pa
tients by the employees. This year.
a short play entitled "A Salesman's
Mistake" will be enacted. There
will also be singing by individuals
and groups. This entertainment will
be broadcast by radio through the in
stitutiOn for the benefit of those I'M
able 10 attend. Following the enter
tainment. Santa Claus. as played by
treasurer. George o. FearOn. and as
sisted by many helpers, will go thru
the entire institution and deliver,
personally, to each patient his or her
present. During this time Christ
mas carols will be sung in the insti-
tuition corridors.
AS Christmas itself falls on Sun
day, there will be no entertainment
of any description on that day. The
usual Christmas dinner. however.
consisting of stuffed turkey with all
the trimmings. will be served at
noon. The regular church service
will be held Sunday afternoon.
Monday afternoon will see the close
of the Christmas activities with the
showing OF a special motion picture.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23

Miss Ruth Clements, Of Philadel-
phia, will spend this weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. David Clements.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Lupine will
leave tomorrow for Wilkes Barre, Pa,
where they will spend the Christmas
holidays.
DR.. and Mrs. f. p. Copeland and
Mrs. c.. rie Jaqua, of Washington,
d. c., visited Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Bethards on Sunday.
-
DR.. and Mrs. william Prettyman,
of Laurel. will be guests of DIR. and
Mrs. Lester o. Adkins for the Christ
mas dance on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Deputy,
Of Philadelphia. are expected to
spend Christmas with Mrs. Clara
Deputy and Mrs. William Riggs.
Miss Ann Hall Wilson came to Mill
ford on Sunday to spend the Christ
mas season with her mother. Mrs.
Sadie Wilson and her brother. John
NJ. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Sills will have
as their Christmas guests Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Vandiver, of Havre de
Grace, Nd, and Mr.. and Mrs.. Francis
Leithiser and son. of Baltimore.
-
Miss Edith Num- and Miss Louise
Holm, who have been visiting Miss
Nunn's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Num-, have returned to their work
in the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Bal
timOTe.
DIR. and Mrs. Joseph S. Mach will
leave on Sunday to spend several
days in HolyOke, Mass, with relatives
They will be in New York City for
New Years and will return to Mil
ford on January 2.
-
william Pearce. a student at Parks
Air College. East St. Louis. ILL.,. is
spending his Christmas vacation with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph ].
Pearce. Mr.. Pearce will leave for
school on Tuesday. going by Green
Vile. Pa. for a visit there.
Mrs. Harry II. Brake.ley will leave
tomorrow to spend the holidays with
her son, Harry II. Brakeley and Mrs.
Brakeley and other relatives and
friends in BOrdentOwn. N. J. Mr..
Brakeley will join her for Christmas
Day. She will be away about week.
-
George S. Grier, 3rd, came nome on
Wednesday from the University OF
Maryland, to be the Christmas guest
of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George S.
Grier. Joining them on Saturday
are Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Livingston
and two children, of Buffalo. N. Y. |
Mr.. Livingston will return home al
ter the weekend, but Mrs. Livingston !
and the children will remain for a
longer visit.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES

Christian Science Church Service
Report for Sunday. December 25.
Subject: Christian Science.
Golden Text: Isaiah 9:2-The peo-
pie that walked in darkness have
seen a great light: they that dwell
in the land of the shadow of death,
upon them hath the light shined.
A Bible Citation from the Lesson
Sermon: John 14;26-But the Com
forter, which is the Holy Ghost,
whom the Father will send in my
(Christ's) name, he shall teach you
all things, and bring all things to
your remembrance, whatsoever /
have said unto you.
Correlative from the Textbook,
Science and Health with Key to the
Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy:
"Creeds, doctrines, and human hy-
pOtheses do not express Christian
Science; much less can they demon
strate it.
Beyond the frail premises of hu-
man beliefs, above the loosening
grasp of ereeds. the demonstration
of Christian Mind-healing stands
revealed and practical Science. It
is imperious throughout all ages as
Christs revelation of Truth, Life, and
of Love, which remains inviolate for
every man to understand and TO
practise"
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
GOIumn Of social
Events Occurring
Durihg the Past
w Q Elk
Edited BY
VIRGINIA $. TOWNSEND

a long time was that one given on
Friday night out at the New Ar
mory by the Business Girls Club.
The Armory was a grand place to
have it, so large, and the balloon
decorations looked fine. The mu-
sic was good, too, and those
young people had a grand time.
Kathryn Davis gave such a fine
intermission party at Mrs. Pratt's
with about twenty couples enjoy
ing the delicious things to eat.
Gene Pratt had a stag party that
same evening. Speaking about
the Business Girls, it seems a
good time to tell once more Of the
fine things they are doing. You
probably remember the stretcher
they donated to the Memorial
Hospital, as well as the proceeds
from a recent bake. They are
making possible the best Christ
mas a young woman in State
Sanitorium ever had. as well as
giving complete dinners for
Christmas for some unfortunates.
These girls do things, and things
that are outstanding in their
community. Tonight is the "at
home" of DIR. and Mrs. s. M. d.
Marshall. All evening from eight
thirty until eleven-thirty these
gracious folks will greet friends
from nearby towns and home
home friends. A few visitors,
here for the holidays are also ex=
pected. Many of this group will
attend the Mulholland-Barnard
party given at the latter's home
on Monday evening before the
Christmas dance. Lots Of parties
before, during intermission and
afterward are being arranged.
Monday seems like "the" big
night. l almost forgot to tell
you about Virginia Mason's
grand trip. She is sailing today
from New York City for Ber-
muda, being one of the ten lucky
ones to win a popularity contest
carried on by a department store
in Wilmington. Can you think Of
anyone who will get more fun
and benefit from such trip? l
must stop. 1 have those cakes,
that mentioned in the beginning
to make. There are SO many
wishes might make for each one
of you. 1.-THE best Christmas
ever, and all through the year,
the best life can offer of glad
ness and cheer" seems to cover
all that one might say. l do
wish it all, very sincerely for you.
Always,
Virginia Salevan Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY
AT MILLSBORO

Many transactions in real estate
are being made here. DR.. Virgil Hud-
son just purchased from Theodore
Burton the old Burton homestead on
Main Street. 1t is understood that
DIR. Hudson will move to his new
home and open his office there soon.
John Cordrey sold to Harley Tim
mons the Mary A. Layton property
across the Indian River Bridge. Mr..
Timmons plans to convert it into a
brOiler farm.
Larry Timmons purchased from
the Federal Government the Smith
property on State Street and is oc-
cupying it as his permanent home.
Triford Collins sold his State
street residence to Lawrence Ward
OFF of New York. Mr.. and Mrs.
WardOrf selected Millsboro because
of its location on the beautiful wa
ters of Indian river.
Mr.. Cowels of Maryland bought q
farm Just south of town from Morris
Ableman. Mr.. Cowels is construct
ing broiler houses and other build
ings ON the property. Mr.. Ableman
also sold four building lots on the
dupont boulevard. just outside town.
to Ed Collins sister, who resides in
Florida. II is understood that this
woman plans to move to Millsboro
and build on her lots in the near
future.
]. M. Bennett bought the Wingate
property on the corner of Ellis and
Church streets from the Mitchell
heirs. Collins and Ryan sold to Mr..
Bennett farm on the dupont boule-
ward, south of town. MIR. Bennett is
constructing buildings sufficient to
house many thousand chickens.
The property Of the late Julia
Mitchell, on the avenue, was bought
by Mrs. William Parker.
Several factors contribute to the
unusual interest in real estate here
at present. Among the factors con-
sidered especially helpful are the
opening of the inlet by the federal
government, the splendid success in
the chicken industry in this section,
the increase i'm the price OF real
property, and the general demand for
homes to rent. According to ]. M.
Bennett, the local real estate broker,
the demands for homes far exceeds
the supply. Mr.. Bennett has had to
turn down persons seeking to rent
homes not only in Millsboro, but also
in Georgetown and other nearby
towns.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
LARRY CLINTON DANCE
JANUARY THIRD

To avoid conflicting with the dance
Of the Junior Board of the Peninsula
General Hospital scheduled for De-
cember 9th in Salisbury. the man
agement of the Coliseum, near Del
mar, has postponed the Larry Clin-
ton dance until Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Tickets already purchased will be
honored ON the new date, according
to the Coliseum's management, and
reservations already made will be
held.
Larry Clinton, who. has come rap
idly to the forefront as a big-time
band leader. can be heard over the
national radio networks each week.
Featured with him and scheduled to
appear with him at the Coliseum is
Bea Vain, whose voice has captiv-
ated millions.
1t is expected that the change in
date will assure a larger crowd at
the Coliseum on January 3rd and at
the same time make the dance for the
hospital more successful.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
KIWANIS NOTES

At the regular weekly dinner meet
ing last Tuesday, NJ. Haswell Pierce,
chairman of the Kiwanis Charter
Night Committee. pushed back the
curtain far enough to give the local
Kiwanlans a glimpse of the big
things that are in store for the local
and visiting Kiwanians and their
wives from the several clubs in the
Capitol District. which is composed
of the states of Maryland. Delaware.
Virginia and the District of Colum-
bia. On this night the local club
will begin its career as an active
member of the Kiwanis International,
all of whom are associated with the
desire to actively participate in the
promotion of those projects that
Lave a tendency to improve the So
cial and civic status Of their respect
i've communities.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
Milford Grange News


Last Saturday evening a large and
appreciative audience greeted Edwin
Barry of the State Game and Fish
Commission, who gave an interest
ing talk on wild life of the State, and
showed many pictures of birds and
animals and their homes. He show
ed the release of fish, quail, rabbits
and other. inhabitants of field,
marsh and stream and told us how
much this re-pOpulating of the areas
meant. Mr.. Barry will return to us
at a later date with another pro-
gram when he will be heartily wei
coined.
Downstairs the Juveniles enjoyed
fine Christmas party. with a short
program, exchange of gifts, re-
freshments and a general good time.
Watch for announcement of the pro-
gram these young people are going
to bring upstairs at an early date.
No grange meeting will be held
next Saturday evening, December "a.
Be ready for special "doings" on the
night of December 81, however.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
XMAS PROGRAMS
In MILFORD
SCHOOLS TODAY
tcontlnasd from FlrsI PasO

tNontinueo Arom ftrst fh&eJ
The music for the pageant, fur
nished by a choir Of twenty-five
voices. The sopranos are Eleanor
Geyer, Ann Mccullough, BETTY Woot-
ten, June Gordy, Mary Short, Jean
Kitchens, Dorothy Loper, Verna
Lodge, Gene Davidson, Herbert Rey-
nolds, Daisey Bowen, Dcrothy jean
dell and Irene Workman. The altos
are Gerry Calhoun, Glenn James,
Sylvia Harris, Doris Shannon, Chas.
Wallace, Elizabeth Burn, Charles
Bennett, Marilyn Jamison and Har-
vey Williams. CandIebearers will be
June Palmer and Grace Councillor.
The characters for the various
scenes are: Reader, Peggy Monks;
Mary, Doris Cahali: Joseph, Jack
Malarkey; the Three Shepherds,
Harold Hunter, Robert Harding and
Fred Bennett; the Three Kings, Le-
roy Rust, Thomas Plummer and
Robert Cohee; the People Of Bethle-
hem, Mildred Betts, Earl Paris and
Gordon Legates.
For the second par Of the pro-
gram, Mrs. Derricksc1-s section will
carry us across the sea and by
means OF merry-makers, costumes,
and settings typical to other coun-
tries will give us a picture Of how
this festive holiday is celebrated in
foreign lands Il: contrast to that Of
our United States. The countries to
be represer:sf are Italy, Germany,
Sweden, Holland, England and the
United States.
Italy will be represented by Eileen
Murphy, Italian girl.
Germany, Paul MeNatt and Her
man Sharp. German bcSs.
Sweden, Eileen Wharton, Ethel
Carpenter. Edith Jester, Charles
Bowen, Lemuel Hitenens, Hazel
Griffith, Betty Brimer, Swedish chill
dren.
Holland, Isabe. Lankford, Dutch
girl and Thomas Pritchett, Hollands
Santa Claus.
England, Marian Sehuler. English
girl, and a group Of earOlers.
United States: Bed time scene
Roland Maloney. Jessie Cahall, Alice
Ingram. Dorothy DerricksOn, Doris
Wildin, Robert Stayton, Ann Lodge,
and Phyllis Fitzgerald, typical AM
erican children.
Parents and gueets are extended a
cordial welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
CNL.ORED SCHOOL NEWS

The Milford n. F. A. had its regu-
lar meeting Thursday. December Is,
at the school. The organization de-
cided to vary from the policy adopted
last year, that is, to give Christmas
packages to needy families, but 10 act
as means of distribution of the pack
ages that will be made up of small
gifts from the entire student group.
II was also decided that the play
for which they are already prepar-
ing will be given on the evening Of
January %, 1888. At this same time
prizes will be given to those who are
holding tickets with the lucky num-
bers.
A group of the part-time class at
the Slaughter Neck COlored school
met at the home of one of the local
farmers Saturday morning, Decem-
ber II, to put into practice one of
the improved. practices of the future
farmer-that of selecting pullets for
layers. These pullets were banded
by the owner, Maude Faulke. and the
agriculture teacher. This class has
been in progress since November l,
and has as its members boys who are
interested in improving their know
ledge and skills of their farm work
by study. observation. and actual
practice. Some of the members are
boys who did not go off to school this
fall after completing the junior high
school. They have as one of their
Objectives this year to continue the
improvement of the school grounds
by planting shrubs and native trees.
This is a project that was started
last year and was financed by the
local P. T. A. This project is moving
along very successfully.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-23
NASSAU CHARGE
Rev. ]. I. Graham, Pastor

Conley's Church, Sunday, Dec. 25:
Sunday School 10 A. NJ.
IL "a. M.-Class meeting. Harry
Davidson, Layton Hart, leaders.
1880 p. M.-The Christmas pro-
gram will be rendered and Santa
Claus will bring the children the an
nual treat.
500 A. M.-The early morning can
delight service will be held at Con-
ley's Church.
Zion Church-Sunday, Dec. 25:
Sunday School 2 P. NJ. Raymond
Lank. Supt.
$500 p. M.-Divine Worship.
The Christmas program will be
rendered and Santa Claus will bring
the treat to the children.
Whites Chapel-Sunday. Dec. 25:
Sunday School 9:45 A. NJ.
IL A. M.-Divine Worship.
The Christmas program will be
rendered the week following Christ
mas Day.
Santa Claus will be on hand to look
after the Sunday School children.