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Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
DENTAL SOCIETY TO
MEET AT REHOBOTH
Kent and Sussex Group VIII Convene
At Country Club August II

Plans for the annual outing of the
Kent-Sussex Counties Dental So
ciety. August IL. were discussed
Tuesday evening at dinner meeting
of the committee at the Rehoboth
Beach Country Club, where the af-
fair will be held. The committee.
under the craftsmanship of DR.. W.
Blaine Atkins. Of MillsbOro, discussed
details Of meals. sports events, prize
awards and evening entertainment.
The program of the day is planned
to commence at 10 O'Clock. with
horseshoe pitching contests for both
the dental members and their ladies,
while others will engage in tennis
and golf. Luncheon. at noon, will
mark the first complete get-together
Of the group. and will be followed by
a bridge tournament for the ladies,
golf tournament for the men and ten
mis- matches for both. During the
afternoon and morning periods skeet
shoots are to be conducted. Between
the afternoon and evening amuse-
ment periods, time will be allowed
for bathing.
Dinner in the clubhouse. at 6:15,
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Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
JOHN w. HALLETT HAS
ANCIENT NEWSPAPER
South Milford GrOeerymaR Has Led
ger Vol 1, No. 1, 1OS Years Old

John W. Hallett, well-known store
keeper Of South Milford, has in his
immediate possession a copy of the
old Philadelphia Morning Ledger,
dated March rs. 1886, volume one.
number one. Mr.. Hallett recently
brought the ancient yellowed sheet
in for this writer's perusual and we
found the front page given over to
the advertisements of merchants and
the arrival and departure of vessels.
The leading editorial states the pol
icy of the paper, emphasizing the
fact that Philadelphia is an open
field for papers, and while it might
be years before it could attain the
astounding circulation of nearly TO-
900, enjoyed by the leading newspa-
per in New York City, that teeming
metropolis of 100000, 1t would en-
deavor to give its readers food for
thought in each and every issue.
On the back page, few lines at
tracted this readers eye and they are
here reproduced verbatum: Brandy
and water and cigars, a fast trotting
horse, a pocketbook with bank notes,
gaming and late hours-are the
rocks on which are shipwrecked
many bright hopes, and alluring pro-
fits. The fond anticipations Of par
ents and the realistion Of anxious
desired blessings.
Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
SOUTHERN STATES
GROUP MET HERE
1875 Attended Meeting Held In NIL
ford Grange Hall

More than 125 farmers and mem
bers of their families attended the
annual meeting for patrons OF Sou
thern States Cooperative held at
Milford. on July 21. according to J..
E. Givens. district manager Of the
organization.
J. H. Rosa, Milford, and L. C.
Webb, Lincoln, were elected to the
advisory board for a term Of three
years; Frank Austin and John Vree-
land for two years, and H. Moore of
Milford, and Douglas Fry, Of MIL
ford, for one year. ]. R. Rosa was
elected chairman Of the board.
The work and place Of coopera-
tives and the benefits farmers are
securing through cooperation were
discussed by the speakers, including
L. E. Raper. membership relations,
Southern States Cooperative; J. E.
Givens, district manager, and Duane
Lynne, Milford. Of the local South
ern States service agency.
The following were winners OF
contests: Mrs. Douglas Fry Of the
balloon contest; Norman Grove Of
the balloon contest; Mrs. Frank Aus
tin of the drawing contest.
Refreshments were served by
Of local farm men and
women. In all, 80 patrons partici-
pated in the meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
ELECTRIFICATION
GROUP TO HOLD MEET
Kent COuntians VIII Meet At
DOwnes Chapel On August 3

For the purpose of discussing
some of the important questions
which may be confronting those
farm families who have either OBJ
tanned or will secure electric cur
rent as the result of the rural cleo
trifcation project, a meeting will be
held on Wednesday evening, August
3, at 8 o'clock. in the community
building at DOwnes Chapel
Arrangements for this community
meeting we're made by County Agent
Russell E. Wilson in cooperation
with Miss Ruth Minturn. home man
agement specialist of the University
of Delaware. and Frank Attix, direc-
tor Of the Delaware Rural Electric
Association. Others who are coop
Grating in these plans include Ro-
land J. s. Marsh. project superin-
teAdent. and Robert A. Carton. sec
retary Of the local association.
The selection, care and operation
Of electrical appliances for use in
the farm home will be discussed by
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Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
CROPS DAMAGED
BY HEAVY RAINS
Roads Damaged In Some
Sections, Building Oper-
atiOns Halted.

Heavy rains throughout Delaware
during the past two weeks wrought
much damage to property, highways
and crops in the fields. New Castle
county roads were damaged to an
estimated amount of 100000. Sever
al bridges were under water, result
ing in the washout of the supporting
masonry. A great many were weak
ened and It will be necessary to
strengthen them even where it is
unnecessary to replace the struc-
lures.
The State Highway Department re-
ported no bridges nor roads washed
out in Kent or Sussex counties,
though the streams and ponds were
exceptionally high.
In some sections water remained
on the roads until Wednesday night
making travel extremely difficult.
Building operation in several sec
tions of Milford and vicinity have
been seriously interferred with by
the recent rains.
II favorable weather should con-
tinue damage to crops may not be
as great as anticipated.
1t is impossible to estimate the
amount Of damage done to crops at
this time, according to ]. Laonard|
Soper. director OF the Bureau OF
Markets, although some figure could
probably be given within the next
few days.
Mr.. Soper said there is consider
able water in the fields between Del
mar and MilIsboro. Wheat is sprout-
ing in many places. The marketing
of cantaloupes and cucumbers has
started, the former bringing S1.4O
crate at Delmar and Laurel.
Tomato Gamers in some sections
have been forced to close down be-
cause of the watery condition of the
fruit.
Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
REBEKAHS TO MEET
AT TEMPLE AUG. 4
Local Organization VIII Probably
Hear Committees Reports

The Margaret Pyle Rebeksh Lodge
No. IL, which suspended meetings
during the hot weather. will hold one
meeting, August 4, in Odd Fellows
Temple. North Walnut street.
The activities of the lodge did not
cease with the suspension of meet
ings. The ways and means commit
tee, Of which Mrs. Hulda Willis. is
chairman. has met each Saturday ev-
ening in the Temple, carrying out
its part of the years program. At
ter Thursdays meeting, they will
meet each Saturday night during Au-
gust.
Thursdays meeting will be the
only one held during the month. The
regular weekly meetings will be re-
sumed in September. Mrs. James W.
Cannon. Noble Grand Of the lodge,
expects large attendance at the
meeting next Thursday,
Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
TUNNELS TO HOLD
REUNION AUG 1914
Annual TwO-Day Meeting Win Be
Held At Bethany Beach

The twelfth annual reunion of the
Tunnel family, which long has been
associated with the business and So
cial life of lower Delaware and
whose descendants are scattered in
II states along the Atlantic Sea-
board, will be held at Bethany
Beach on Saturday and Sunday, Au-
gust 13 and IA.
The Richards family, living in
Pennsylvania and Delaware. will be
in charge of the program Saturday
afternoon, August 13. expected to be
held in the Ringler Theatre Accord
ing to a tentative program, addresses
are to be delivered by the president,
James NJ. Tunnell, Sr., James M.
Tunnell, Jr., and Robert G. Houston,
of Georgetown. former representa-
tive in Congress. and a member Of
the family.
A banquet will be held at 6 O'Clock.
at which time officers for the en-
suing term are to be elected. Mr..
Tunnel, who has held the presiden-
cy since the first reunion, and Mrs.
Dasia Tunnel Ellis, of Frankford,
present secretary and treasurer, are
expected to be reelected.
1t was through efforts Of Mrs. FL
lis that the reunions have been
made possible. The first one was
held at Bethany Beach on August
1S and IA. 1928.
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WARNING ISSUED ON
POLLUTED WATER
Persons Planning Vacations Should
BE Careful OF Water Used

Persons planning vacations or ex-
cursions should give due regard to
the increased probability of acci-
dents while engaging in sports. or
living, in unfamiliar surroundings.
says a bulletin issued today by the
State Board of Health, in the hope
of inducing a cautious consideration
OF the playtime dangers which regu-
larly mar the amusement, or even
take the lives. of fun seekers.
Prime among these dangers are
those OF drowning by having ventur-
ed into unknown bodies OF water,
where treacherous currents, unex-
pected sudden depths or underwater
snags may take the life Of an un-
wary bather. Diving into shallow
waters may result in a permanent
gripping OF loss of life.
From another angle, unknown bod
les OF water are dangerous in that
they may be polluted and thereby
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TO PLAY LEGION JUNIOR
BALL GAME SATURDAY
Milford VIII Meet Newark On Giants
Field At SP. N.

The first game in the series OF
three games between Milford and
Newark to determine the State
Championship of Delaware, will be
played at the Milford Giants park on
Saturday. The game is scheduled for
3 p m.
This series OF games Is a part Of
the nationwide baseball program
sponsored each year by the Ameri-
can Legion. II is conducted as part
of the Americanism program and is
open to all boys who have not reach
ed their seventeenth birthday prior
to March 81.
This is the first time that the boys
Of Milford have had an opportunity
to participate in this program. Most
of the boys making UP the squad of
fifteen have been members of the
varsity or Junior varsity baseball
teams of the Milford High School.
Although they have not played other
games this summer as an American
Legion team they have been getting
in some excellent workouts in the
Milford Recreational b seball
League. All of them have been play
ing on the various teams.
The members of the Milford squad
are: Willard Tease. Lloyd Elton.
Horace Wiley, Henry Latchum, Rob
ert Maxwell, Richard KINNEY, Hayes
Dickerson, Jay Smith. Nehi wilkins,
John Williams, Paul Belts, Jack Will
liams, Bernard Clements. Herman
Clark and Elmer Wilson.
Little is known about the Newark
team other than the fact that New
ark represented Delaware in the reg
ional play-offs last year. With the
Milford boys presenting determined
lineup against the boys from up
State a top-knotch ball game can be
expected.
The second game will be played at
Newark next Monday at Sis p. m.
standard time. on Frazer Field OF
the University of Delaware.
These games are under the aus
pices Of Milford Post No. 8, and
O'Daniel Post No. 9 of Newark.
The winners of the series will be
sent to Buffalo. N. Y. as representa-
lives of Delaware in the regional
play-cffs.
Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
u. S. RELIEF is
LEAST IN STATE
Only Panama Canal Zone
Got Less Than Della
ware; Nevada Got More.

Delaware. ranking among the
highest federal tax paying states in
the country, received less than any
state in the government relief spend
ing program during the past SO
months.
In the fiscal years from April 8.
1895. TO June 80, 1888. Delaware was
given S9.677, 900 in the nations re-
lief spending program.
But Wyoming. which has less pop
ulation and has been far down in
the last of tax paying states, receiy-
ed s33,967 900.
Nevada Got 16 Million
And Nevada whose population
does not even equal Wilmington. got
s16.363.000 from federal relief agen-
eies.
Vermont, the state just above Del
aware in population, was given $685.
1853 1000.
In the entire nation. considering
territorial possessions. Delaware
ranked only above the Panama Can
al Zone which received s699.000 in
relief. The federal relief agencies
sent $50. .906. 900 into Puerto Rico and
SIC, 6,277 900 in Hawaii.
Figures Issued
These figures were issued this
week by the Treasury Department
In a report. prepared in conformity
with an executive order which made
the Treasury responsible for ac-
counting for emergency relief
spending. beginning with April 8.
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Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
SUSSEX FOES OF
TUNNEL FACTION
GET ULTIMATUM
Democratic Group Asks
Selection OF New COun-
ty Committee.
RESOLUTION
Five Years Of Strife Laid
Upon AlIen-Baker Clan;
Warns Of Fight.

Charging that the Allen-Baker
faction in the Democratic Party in
Sussex county seems unwilling to
bring about harmony in the party
ranks and for the past five years
has created strife, approximately
$50 members and workers af1liated
with the Tunnell-C Collision organiza-
ton met at Georgetown last Thurs
day evening, and went on record as
being in favor of doing everything
possible to select delegates. on Au-
gust 20, to go to Dover and nomi-
nate the Congressional and State tic
ket. II was charged that every eff
fort has been made by some of the
most outstanding Democrats to bring
harmony, but that the sO-called Al
len-Baker wing Of the party has
made no move to present a united
front at the November election. The
following resolution was adopted:
whereas, this committee has
privately. by its representatives.
made every effort and offered
every reasonable concession to
bring about harmony in the
ranks Of the Democratic Party.
all Of which efforts have been
rebuffed by our factional oppo-
nents and ignored by our State
administration; and
Whereas. our offers to bring
about a reconciliation have not
only not been published by our
political enemies. but have been
kept as far as possible from the
knowledge of the people at
large;
"Now. therefore, be It resolved.
that this committee 20 publicly
on record as being IN favor OF
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Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
TO CUT STATE WHEAT
ACREAGE In 1899
Cut In Line with AAA's Policy To
Prevent SurpIuses

The AAA announced recently that
81. .405 acres would be Delaware's
1889 wheat allotment under ma
tional crop control program.
Between 1928 and 1887 the States
average acreage of wheat land was
1892 acres.
The national program, AAA ON
cials said. seeks to keep the 1899
wheat acreage within 55,00O,00O
acres. and prevent greater surpluses
Of the grain.
Sterilization Seen
DeIaware's allotment - II enough
farmers cooperate and weather con-
ditions are favorable-will help sta
bilization of wheat production and
prices. said r. o. Stelzer Of Newark.
executive oalcer Of the AAA for Del
aware.
This year the States quota was
77.OOO acres, with about so per cent
Of the farmers participating in the
program. Wheat is now being
threshed, with some farmers selling
and others waiting for expected
higher prices.
Surpluses have pushed the price
down now to around SIS cents a
busheI. as compared with 71.20 this
time last year.
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Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
KENT FIREMEN
HOLD MEETING
Ask Action By Legislature
To Ban Fireworks At
Bowers Beach Session.

Opposition to the manufacture and
sale Of fireworks in Delaware was
expressed by the Kent County Fire
mems Association in resolution
adopted at the meeting at Bowers
Beach last Thursday.
Citing the need for a State law,
speakers pointed out there is no
control over sales outside of city
limits. The resolution was offered
by John Bamberger.
Retention OF the old plan of equal
distribution Of State appropriations
to fire companies was urged BY E.
s. Jones OF Middletown. past State
president. At the last Legislature
there was support for a movement TO
distribute the money according TO
the amount Of equipment.
Chief Thomas Baker stressed that
companies should take advantage Of
wPA funds to finance improvements
to firehouses and equipment. All
companies reported less fire calls
during the summer months.
The meeting was preceded by a
fishing trip. State President How
ard Sheldon was awarded the prize
for catching the first fish. and Hen
ry Allen, for the largest.
At the rollcalI Of companies, Hous-
ton, Smyrna. and Camden Wyoming
we're absent. Howard Stotesbury,
president Of the South Bowers Com
pany, gave the address Of welcome.
Joseph Swain, the vice president.
presided in the absence Of Leslie F.
Rentz, the president.
DR.. T. C. Beswick. president Of a
company, a summer
of Bowers Beach, was a
yuest.
Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
FAIR OPENING
DRAWS 5000
DESPITE RAIN
Children's Day Draws
Families From All Sec.
tiOns OF Peninsula.
PRIZES AWARDED
As Acres OF Exhibits Cow
er All Phases OF Della
ware Life.

Despite a heavy drizzle of rain
throughout the day, which halted in
time to permit the full evening pro-
gram, more than 5000 persons
thronged the Kent and Sussex Fair
grounds for the opening Of Della
wares five days parade Of prog
ress.'
Families came from all parts Of
the peninsula to view the as acres
Of exhibits covering all phases Of
Delaware life. Children under is,
accompanied by adults. were admit
ted free and they proceeded to have
the time of their lives" regardless
of the weather man.
The harness races of the afternoon
were cancelled but the stage revue
was presented in the evening in
front of the grandstand, followed by
fireworks.
Only one minor accident was re-
ported. Shirley Outten was grazed
by the bumper of a car as she was
walking along the road near the
fair grounds but was not injured.
Soggy grounds and other rainy
day discOmforts failed to interfere
with the fair mood" of the crowd.
There was something to interest
each member of the family from
Junior to grandma. Housewives lin
gered at the booths displaying home
products. Farmers and future farm
ers gave their attention to the live
stock and farm produce displays.
Then there were the exhibits of
State departments, commercial firms,
and educational organizations.
Lemonade. popcorn. ice cream, and
candy stocks dwindled rapidly as the
younger generation went into ac-
ton Nor were the amusement fea-
lures neglected.
The end of the day saw families |
leaving the grounds loaded with SOU
venirs. In many cases fathers and
mothers had to promise the youngs
ters a return visit before the home
ward trip could be organized. Many,
remained for the evening
features.
The needlework department, in
which there are almost thousand
entries. was the first to complete
judging. Mrs. Vertie Cahall is gen.
eral superintendent of the depart
ment. Mrs. Pearl Hanson is super
of exhibits. and Mrs. L.
H. Rogers is her assistant.
The judges. Miss Ida Marshall, of
Mrs. Maude Reynolds Of
FELTON,. Mrs. Raymond Kind of
Mrs. Albert Farley of
Mrs. George Kirkby Of
Houston, and Mrs. Mary Messick Of
made the following
awards:
Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
STATE GUARD
IS READY FOR
ENCAMPMENT
19Sth Coast Artillery Be-
fense To Move TOmOr-
row To Camp DOherty.
ORDERS ARE ISSUED
Col. George ]. Schulz, Reg
mental Commander;
SearchIights Set Up.

An advance detail of two Della
ware National Guard officers and 80
enlisted men in a convoy of six
trucks left the State Armory, Will
mingt0n at z O'Clock yesterday morn
ing for Camp Simeon P. Doherty OF
Bethany Beach.
The advance detail. which will be
in charge of First Lieut. David B.
Benson, commanding officer, Battery
d, will make arrangements for the
arrival of approximately 800 enlist
ed men and officers, members of the
19sth Coast Artillery. A. A. Della
ware National Guard, early Saturday
morning. The camp will continue
two weeks.
The First Battalion Of the 19Sth
Coast Artillery and other Whining
ton units will leave the state armory
under Maj. Henry C. Ray at 1901.
d. S. T.. Saturday morning. The
second Battalion units, under Mai.
John W. Davis, will leave armories
at Newark, New Castle. Dover and
Milford, at 1901 E. S. T.. Saturday
The entire convoy move
ment of the First and Second Bat
talions is expected to be completed
in from four to five hours.
Detailed Orders Issued
Detailed field orders for the an
nual encampment were issued by
Col. George J. Schultz, regimental
The advance detail of Battery d
will continue as a detail from s a.
m. Thursday morning, until mid
night Friday. on Saturday morning
D will join the regiment
in the active field training program
at Camp Doherty.
Speed of conveys will be main
Iained at 25 miles an hour. Vehicles
will remain at 100 feet apart ex-
cept through towns when they will
be IS feet apart OF when they stop,
10 be 25 feet apart.
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Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
NEW LABORATORY is
OPENED AT DOVER
Department WIN Be Used For Bangs
Disesse Eradication Work

Due to the greater demand of the
Bangs Disease eradication work in
Delaware, and for the benefit Of the
livestock owners of the State. Doc
tor r. NJ. Sarde, director of the Live
stock Sanitation Department of the
State Board of Agriculture, announ-
ces the opening Of a new laboratory
for the testing Of blood samples for
Bangs Disease and the examination
of any pathological specimens per-
tanning to livestock diseases. The
State Board Of Agriculture has
equipped this laboratory and pro-
vided the necessary supplies to per-
form this service. This laboratory is
completely equipped with the most
modern appliances. The Federal Bu-
reau Of Animal Industry will provide
the laboratory personnel, but this
laboratory and all work will be un-
der the direct supervision of Doctor
Sarde.
In accordance with the program of
area testing for Bangs Disease. in
augurated last fall, practically all
of the cattle in Sussex county have
been tested and the reactors elimi-
mated. This work met with great en-
thusiasm from the farmers in Sus-
sex county, who we're grateful for
this opportunity Of eradicating
Bangs Disease from their cattle and
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Milford chronicle., 1938-07-29
STATE POLICE TO GET
TRIAL S-HOUR DAY
Officers At All Five Stations VIII
work On Three Shift Schedule


State police at all five stations will
work on an eight-hOur day, in three
shifts, on a trial basis starting Mon
day, August 1, for one month.
Superintendent John r. Fader said
that if. at the end of August, the
eight-hour shift plan proves feasible.
it will be placed before the State
Highway Commission for considera-
tion for adoption on permansat
basis. 49,,
A total of SO State police. includ-
ing a captain. three lieutenants. the
sergeants, corporals. and privates
will be affected by the new order
starting next Monday morning.
Basis For Permanent Action
While plans for the shifts to be
used for the trial month are still
being discussed, it is probable. Su-
perintendent Fader intimated. that
the shifts to be worked will be from
8 a. m. to p. M; from 4 p. m. to
midnight, and from midnight to 8
a. m.
AOI VI against
the permanent operation Of the g.
hour shift will be submitted to the
commission on the basis of the trial
months operation.
At present State police are work
ing on three shifts, one set of men
working on eight hours. one group
on 10 hours, and another group on
IL hours. The men going on at mid
night work ,eight hours to a. m;
the men going on at 8 a. m. work
10 hours until p. m, and the men
going on at noon work IL hours,
until midnight.
Il think the eight-hour shift basis
of operation" Superintendent Fader
said. will increase the efficiency of
the department without jeopardizing |
the protection to the public.
No Time on For Meals
Under the present plan a man
has an hour of for'meals. and so is
not actually working a full 10 or II
hour shift. Under the eight-hour
plan no time will be allowed of for
meals"
"One of the main reasons for
adopting the eight-hOur plan is" Mr..
Fader said. that we try to enforce
a ruling with truck operators that
drivers do not drive their trucks
more than eight hours. At the same
lime we require our men to work as
ong as ~ hours"
From time to time during the
month Mr.. Fader said there may be
changes made imam effort to perfect
he plan.