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Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
J. T. POOL HEADS
u. OF D. ALUMNI
FUND COMMITTEE
G. Franklin NAPLES, Mil
ford, Is Also Appointed
To Committee.
DRAPER PRESIDENT

jefferson F. Pool, of Wilmington.
has just been appointed chairman of
the University of Delaware Alumni
Fund Committee for the year 1939-40
according to an. announcement made
by Milton l.. Draper. president of the
Alumni Association. Mr.. Pool,
member Of the class of 1921 at the
University of Delaware. has been
district manager of the Northwes-
tern Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany. with Offices in Wilmington, for
nearly sixteen years and is promi
nent in l;fe insurance circles in this
State.
Other members appointed to this
committees are James G. Lewis IL,
vice president of Monroe F. Dreher,
Inc, a large advertising concern in
New York City; A. J. Taylor '93. Will
mington, a member of the Univer-
sity's Board OF Trustees; II. Wal
lace Cook '23, of near Newark. rep
resentative of the Eastern States
Farmers Exchange; F. R. Deppe '22
of the advertising department of the
Bethlehem Steel Company in Beth
Iehem, Pa; George F. NAPLES 81. an
officer and director of advertising for
The l.. D. Caulk Company. in Mil
ford: Harrie A. Bell '07. advertis-
ing counsellor for the Philadelphia
arm of Allen, Lane, and Scott.
and ]. William Wells '3S. a repre-
sentative Of the fund raising organ
ization of Aderton-Johnson Asso-
ciates in Harrisburg, Pa.
This important committee is
charged with the responsibility of
conducting the first annual Univer-
sity of Delaware Alumni Fund Cam
paign. BY the adoption of a new con-
stitution last May the Alumni Asso-
citation abolished dues and in its
place will ask members of the Asso-
citation to voluntarily contribute
whatever sum they are able to the
Alumni Fund, which will be used for
financing some worthwhile and
needed improvement at the Univer-
sity.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10

realized that there was need for
more cell and dormitory space at the
prison, but they had hoped that it
would serve until some time next
year. Conditions brought about in
September and October when the
prison was overrun has resulted in
Fastening the construction of the
addition. II is expected that work
will start within a few days after
the contract is awarded.
Contract for the present prison
was awarded on June IS. 1881. The
construction, plumbing, heating. oil
burner system and electrical work
cost. when completed. $s1.206 80.
While not definitely known. it has
been estimated that the addition may
cost, and probably exceed $4,000
The new prison was put into use
during February, 1892, with Hugh D.
Smith as warden. He has retained
that position since that time.
The resolution unanimously
adopted by the three commissioners,
George c. Bishop. of Laurel; Her
man Johnson. of Milford, and Will
- bui NOus VI Au6dius at Tie
last Tuesday afternoon. fol-
lows:
Where as. It has become neces-
sary to provide additional cell and
dormitory space at the Sussex
county Jail for the proper detention
OF prisoners; and
Whereas. The Levy Court deem
that public necessity requires the
construction of additional
space: and
Whereas, The Levy Court will re-
quire the services of a registered
to draw plans and specifi-
cations tor the proposed addition to
said Jail;
BE 1t Resolved. by the Levy Court
of Sussex county that the services
of Albert S Gottlieb. registered ar
chitect of Harrington. Del, be re-
tanned to draw plans and specifica-
tions for said addition"
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
MILFORD MAKES
IT FIVE STRAIGHT
With DELMAR WIN
Highlet Grid Stars Whip
ped Down State Team
1910 Last Friday.
TOOK TO THE AIR
"BucS" Have Not Been
Scored On Yet; Meet
Caesar Rodney Today.

Milford High Schools light but
powerful football machine kept its
goal line uncrossed this season by
holding of a stubborn Delmar High
eleven for a 1910 victory, at Delmar
last Friday. 1t was Milford's fifth
straight triumph.
Milford went to work after score
less first quarter and scored in every
one of the remaining periods.
Delmar threatened to cross for the
first time when the locals carried the
hall to Milford's five-yard-line in the
first quarter. Milford, however, held
on downs. In the second quarter
Milford scored its first touchdown
when Wilson took a 35-yard pass
from Maxwell on the five-yard-line
and ran over for a touchdown.
Hearne made the point after from
placement.
Early in the third quarter Elton
intercepted a Delmar pass in mid
field and ran to the Is. Another pass,
Maxwell to Williams, was good for
the touchdown. The try for point
failed. The final score came in the
last quarter when Sapp, on a reverse,
ran 35 yards for the touchdown. Del
mar again reached the visitors FIVE
yard line in each quarter. but twice
the offensive was repulsed.
Delmar made ~ first-downs to Mil
ford's s.
Today the team goes to Caesar
Rodney School, where they are ex-
pected to receive an acid test from
tboir old ,it-aIs
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
LEGION HEADS
INSTALLED HERE
TUESDAY NIGHT
Milford Officers Seated At
Impressive Ceremonies
In MiIIwOOd Hall.
SEVERAL SPEAKERS
Dept. Commander Samuel
Green And Mrs. Melvin
Hopkins Had Charge.

One of the most interesting meet
ings of the American Legion was
held Tuesday evening at Millwood
Hall, near Milford, when the officers
of Legion Post No. were installed
by Department of Delaware Com
mander Samuel Green and staff of
Wilmington, after a most delightful
supper served by the ladies Of Mill
wood church. At the same time the
officers of the Auxiliary were in
stalled by State President Mrs. Mel
win Hopkins, of Dover, and state
staff. The officers of the Legion post
installed we're: Commander, Colonel
William E. Lank; vice-Commander,
Lester E. Clendaniel; finance officer,
Captain Anthony Summers; adjutant,
August F. Faix; service officer, T.
Carlisle Collins; Chaplain, Frank
Elton. Auxiliary officers: President,
Mrs. August F. Faix; vice-president,
Mrs. Jesse Legar; secretary, Mrs.
Maude L. Frick; treasurer, Mrs. Ce-
ella Potter Fagg; sergeant-at-arms,
Mrs. Wilmer o. Landlord; Chaplain.
Mrs. George Wells; historian, Mrs.
Conner Mitten; executive committee,
Mrs. Byron Gibson, Mrs. Anthony
Summers. Mrs. Conner Mitten.
After the installation there were
some fine talks made by Department
Commander Green, who stressed the
need for cooperation between all the
legion units; William McWilliams, of
Dover, the vice-commander; the State
Adjutant, William Marvel, of Will
mington, who spoke on the need for
adequate national defense;" State
Chaplain. Rev. W. H. Hearn. who
spoke on "Peace"-How to Obtain It
and How to Maintain It; Edward
Mulrooney, of Wilmington, Chef de
Chemin de Fer, of the United States,
who also talked on peace and nation
al defense, and Dewey Quillen. Of
Dover, Grand Chef de Care of the
40 ct s, OF the Department of Della
ware.
An unusual feature of the meeting
was the gathering of four of the
psst State commanders-George D.
Hill of Dover, Colonel John P. Lefev-
re. also of Dover. Daniel Conant of
Rehoboth. and Mayor Harry ]. Petty
John of Milford.
Visitors were present from Walter
L. Fox post, of Dover, Henlopen post
at Rehoboth. Sussex post at George
town. and the David c. Harrison post.
About 100 were present for the
dinner and installation.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
lie GRANDE STORES ARE
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAY
Popular Food Store Group Is Eight
Years Old

LeGra1de Food Stores throughout
the Eastern Shore of Maryland and
Delaware are celebrating their
eighth anniversary.
The growth Of this organization
has been one of the outstanding ac-
complishments of the Peninsula, and
the fine part of it is that 1t has
been brought about by our own local
merchants with the cooperation of
the Easton Wholesale Grocery Com
pany, a local wholesaler.
Their consistent efforts to bring
the finest foods at the very lowest
cost to the consumer has been a
great help to the citizens of the
Peninsula, and since the entire op-
Grafton is a Peninsula enterprise, 1t
has been doubly helpful to the Eas-
tern Shore, and the State of Della
ware.
This fine organization should be
congratulated for their untiring ef-
forts In bringing to the Peninsula
the most up-to-date methods Of food
merchandising.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10

FOR HOSPITAL
AMBULANCE
Chairman Burton Says
Approximately Half The
Money Is Raised.
S2,5OO.W IS THE GOAL

Irwin G. Burton. chairman of the
committee of Rotarians. who are
endeavoring to collect S2500 to pur-
chase a new hospital ambulance,
said today that approximately one
half of The money had been raised
by popular subscription Last week.
the committee extended the solicit
ing to the rural communities, which
are served by the hospital. The re-
suit of this campaign has been most
gratifying, with several of the coun-
try districts still to be heard from.
A few weeks ago the students at
the Milford Junior High School were
contacted by Chairman Burton and
R. A. Derrickson. The student body
at that time pledged their unstinted
support to the drive. At the meeting
of the Rotary Club this week Mr..
Burton reported that the drive at
the school had been a marked sue
cess. Several other schools in both
Kent and Sussex counties have been
contacted and a full report from the
committee is expected at the Rotary
meeting Monday evening, November
13
1t is the hope of the Rotarians that
every person reading this article.
will. if they have not already made
a contribution. contact one of the
following committee members, who
will be glad to call and accept their
donation: Irwin G. Burton, chair
man: President Frank Elton, Vice
President Edward c. Evans, City
C. VanNuis Wilkerson,
Roscoe Galloway. Wilmer o. Lonk-
ford. R. A. Derrickson. William A.
Berry and Robert H. Yerkes.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
G. W. AYARS DISCUSSED
SAFETY OVER RADIO
Director of State Physical and Health
Education Talked On School Safety

George W. Ayars. State Director of
Physical and Health Education, and a
director of the Delaware Safety Coun-
Gil, discussed School Safety in a re-
cent radio program over Station
WDEL, sponsored by the Delaware
Safety Council.
Mr.. Ayars stated that while the
safety education movement has been
extended. the great social and eco
nomic complexity of the present age
has multiplied daily hazards. The
school as the agent of society has,
in some measure. met the demand for
systematic instruction regarding
these hazards.
He added that the safety education
program in our schools is integrated
in all departments. Each department
teaches safety as the situation arises,
also separate units are taught in the
various health and home economics
classes. Safety plays are presented
during home room periods and as
semblies. Safety posters are made
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Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
SAW
HALLOWEEN
PARADE HERE
Great CrOLCd SGLC Military
And Civic MGrchers In
Festival.
GOU. r. C.. McMuLLen Guest
Of Honor At Dinner,
Served As Marshal.

Thousands of mummers and mer-
ymakers, led by Governor Richard
:. McMullen, staged an unprecedent-
d parade i'll Milford last Thursday.
light in a community Halloween
celebration, delayed two days by ad-
erse weather.
Starting off with a dinner. at
which the Governor was a guest of
lonor, and winding up with the pa.
'ade and a demonstration by Ma
ional Guardsmen, the celebration
was declared by the Governor to be
one of the most successful commun-
ity affairs in the States history.
More than 10000 people from Mil
ford and other parts Of the Del
Mar-Va Peninsula watched the pro-
cession of mummers and floats, the
latter numbering 100.
The dinner given in honor of Gov
ernor Richard c. McMullen by Mayor
Harry ]. Pettyjohn was held at the
Windsor Hotel. The following were
present: Governor McMullen, Colonel
William Berl, Colonel Thomas c.
Frame, Colonel A. H Lord, Lieuten-
ant William Davidson and officers
Edward Outten and Edward Geb-
hardt of the State Police; Mayor Pet
tyjohn. Charles E. Varney. Edward
NJ. Davis. Remsen c. Barnard. John
Burris, Robert H. Yerkes, August F.
Faix and Frank Elton.
Organized by Edward c. Evans as
chairman and former Mayor Nor
man L. Windsor, the gala night had
the support of all local groups, and
National Guard battalions, fire COM
panies. school children, and veter-
ans organizations.
Governor Reviews Parade
After the dinner, rendered by May
or Pettyiohn, Governor MeMullen
took his place as honorary marshal
at the head Of the parade, which as
sembled on Lake avenue. He was ac-
companied by the acting marshals,
Colonel Willism z. Lank and Cap
tain Anthony Summers of Milford.
From Lake avenue the parade
wound to Plaza Square, where the
Governor and his staff mounted the
reviewing stand, which was also oc-
cupied by the parade judges.
Haswell Pierce and Miss Frances
Lammey, as judges for the mummers
division, awarded first prize to F.
T. Gullett, of Seaford. Dressed as
Neville Chamberlain, British prime
with an umbrella and
dropping mustache. Outlet was ac-
by two stooges. One fired
4 cap pistol at irregular intervals
md the other whirled noisemak-
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Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
KENT COUNTY CLUB
INSTITUTE HELD HERE
Mrs. Walter X. Barrett, County Vice.
President Presided

On Thursday of last week club wo-
men of Kent county, plus number
OF members from the other two coun-
ties, gathered at the Milford New
Century Club for the annual Kent
County Clubs Institute. Mrs. Wal
ter K. Barrett, vice president of the
county, presided. Mrs. L. Mulford
Taylor, state president, with other
state officers, was present and spoke
to the members on What Is Your
Problem?" Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard,
local president, welcomed all of the
guests and led the group in the
pledge to the flag. Mrs. Louis A.
Drexler, National director for Della
ware, was also a speaker and brought
echYes from the General Federation.
The program, as arranged by Mrs.
Barrett, presented Safety in its sew
eral phases. Those who gave their
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Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
DAIRYMEN In KENT
IMPROVING HERDS
Are Submitting Monthly Reports To
County Agent r. Z. Wilson

Milk and butterfat production rec
ords from 3S9 cows are included in
the October report of the Kent
County Dairy Herd Improvement
Association. indicating that there
were 1877 cows which averaged over
500 pounds of milk. and 5S cows
which produced over 40 pounds of
butterfat each during this period.
This report. which was submitted
to County Agent Russell E. Wilson
by James Killen. official tester for
the association. shows also that the
average production per COW for the
month of October was 500 pounds OF
milk and 24.1 pounds of butterfat, as
compared to 621 pounds of milk and
"a pounds OF butterfat per COW dur
ing September. Other interesting
facts which have been brought out
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Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
new DEMOCRAT.
RIFTEXPECTED.
IN SUSSEX COUNTY.
Collisions Victory A S
Chairman Of Commit
tee May Cause Breach.
TUNNELL ATTACKED
Is Members r epOrted d
Ready To Resign; Muir
ray May Reject Post.

A new revolt in the Democratic
Party of Sussex county is looming
following the election in Georgetown
on Saturday last of Norman Collision
of Bridgeville as chairman of the
Democratic County Executive Com
mittee.
Complicating the situation is the
fact that Christopher Columbus
Murray of Selbyville. unanimously
elected secretary after being defeat
ed 26 to IS for the Craftsmanship,
will likely decline to serve in that
Office.
Murray appeared in the chairman
ship fight as the harmony" candi-
date and had the support of Ralph
s. Baker, Georgetown attorney and
former committee chairman.
Adhersnts of Baker said at least
IS members of the executive COM
mittee are dissatisfied with the new
chairman and will resign from the
committee. One party official fore
cast the forming by them of a new
committee" duplicating the two
committee party organization which
resulted from disaffection over the
1887 committee election.
"Factionalism is just as bad here
now as It has been the past two
years." Baker follower said follow
ing the selection of Collision.
Tunnel (James M. Tunnel,
Georgetown attorney and Democratic
national committeeman came in for
criticism.
Resignation Penned
The same spokesman declared
that I'VE had worked hard for har-
mony-now by one move faction
alism has been restored with full
force to destroy all our aims" He
disclosed that one member of the
committee wrote out his resignation
after the election and win forward
il by mail to the new chairman.
Other members. he predicted. will
do likewise.
Asked il 4 report we're true that
he would resign. Murray observed
that possibly there is some truth
in that" celebrating that he very
likely will surrender the position
but that he is not ready to make
any definite announcement. "Colli-
son is not the right man to bring us
harmony" he said.
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Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
HOME COMING AT U OF D
SATURDAY, NOV. rs
"HOme Corners" VIII Witness WASH
ingtOn College, Delaware Grid Game

The annual alumni home coming
at the University of Delaware will
be held this year on Saturday. No
vember 25.
A large number of alumni. wives
and friends are expected to return
to the Newark campus on that day
and the committee in charge has
arranged a full and attractive pro-
gram.
An informal luncheon gathering
will be held at 1890, after which the
home comers" will witness the
Washington College Delaware foot
ball game on Frazer Field. Immedi-
ately after the game a tea dance will
be held in the lounge of Old College.
Music will be supplied by student
orchestra ard wives of the commit
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PLANS COMPLETE HERE
FOR ARMISTICE DAY
Legion Post VIII Have Charge OF
Milford Ceremonies

Milford Post No. 3. of the Ameri-
can Legion will conduct Armistice
Day ceremonies tomorrow. Saturday,
November IL, at eleven o'clock in the
Plaza Square. Milford factory whis-
ties will blow prior to eleven o'clock
at which time silence will prevail
The post under the leadership of
Commander Colonel William Z. Lank
will be assisted by the National
Guard of Milford. Battery F, under
the command of Captain William
Lyle Mowld. A salute of three volleys
will be fired by the squad. followed
by taps. II is the intention of the
legionnaires to ask the Milford High
School Band to assist with the pro-
gram.
All merchants and residents are
requested to display American flags
tomorrow. The flags to be at half
mast if possible until eleven o'clock.
Colonel Lank also extends an invi-
tation to all Legionnaires, Veterans
of Foreign Wars and all other veter-
an organizations to turn out for the
ceremonies.
For years the Milford Chronicle
has cooperated with the Milford Post
in publishing in its issue prior to
Armistice Day an article dedicated
to the American Legion. In this is
sue an editorial appearing in the
current issue of the American Legion
is reproduced.
They Did Not Die In Vain
November 11th of this year marks
the twentieth anniversary of the
massacre by Industrial Workers of
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Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
Milford Women Took Prominent
Part In Rebekah Assembly Meet

carry the Rebekah Assembly of Del
aware over another year.
The Margaret Pyle Rebekah Lodge
No. II of Milford, was represented by
the following well known ladies of
this community. Mrs. Clarence Jes-
ter, Mrs. Paris Kirby, Mrs. James W.
Cannon, Mrs. Walter Stevenson, Mrs.
John Tease, Mrs. George A. Swain
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Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10

Milford women took a prominent
part in the twenty-third annual COM
municatioa of the Rebekah Assembly
of Delaware that met in the Odd Eel
lows Building in Wilmington on
Wednesday. November 1. In their
colorful regalia that signified the
various lodge delegations the l. o.
o. F. ladies held their general meet
ing to transact business that will
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10

Wilson. Williams. Sapp. Point after
touchdown Williams (place-kick.)
Substitutes: Milford-Tease. Will
kins, Parker Delmar - Serman,
Breen. Dadis. Hovater.
Officials Referee. Keller. F. and
NJ; umpire. Adams, Delaware; lines
man. Conoway, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday, November 1, To
Tuesday, November z, inclusive

Charles ]. Holzmueller weather
recorder for Milford, reports the fol-
vicinity from Wednesday, November
1 to Tuesday. November Z, inclusive:
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
SUSSEX LEVY COURT
VOTES TO INCREASE
SIZE OF COUNTY .LAIL

Commissioners In Statement Released To Press Deem
ed 1t A Public Necessity To Immediately Increase
The Cell And DOTmitOry Space; Warden Smith At
Present Is Forced To Use Dining Room For
SLeePing Quarters For Inmates.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
Iemperature
Total Rainfall .

Total Rainfall .... 1.31
The following winds and condi-
tions prevailed during the same
period:
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-10
They Dld MOI Dle In Vain

November 11th of this year marks
the twentieth anniversary of the
massacre by Industrial Workers of
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Evening star., 1939-01-22
LOW PRICES INCLUDE.

'Detroit delivered prices" include front
and rear bumpers, bumper guards. spare
wheel. tire and tube. foot coptrc fo< head
light beam with indicator on instru nent
panel. ash tray In front and rear, sun
visor. safety glass and hia trunk space
uS.ocu.f.). Plymouth 'R"adkina" mod
els start at $b45; DE Luxe" models slight
ly higher. Prices include all federal taxes.
Transportation and state, local taxes. If
any. not included. See your Plymouth
dealer for local delivered prices. PLlM-
OUTH DIVISION OF CHRISLER CORPO-
RATION. Detroit. Michigan.
TUNE N MAJOR B0WES' AMATEUR noua. cBs.
NETWORK. TSOASOAvS. TO loP H.. {. 5. 7.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-10
BARROLL HEIRS RENOUNCE
CLAIM TO $4,000 ESTATE

The News, of Chestertown, Nd, last
week gave a report of the hearing
before Hon. T. J. Heating of the case
of the executor of the late Hope II.
Barroll asking an Interpretation of
the will of the late Senator Garrett
Foxwell involving about $4,000.
The case was not, as commonly re-
ported, suit against Washington Col
lege by the Barroll heirs, but re-
quest by L. Wethered Baroll, ESQ.,,
for an Interpretation by the Court of
certain provisions of the will. Since
the hearing, considerable comment
has been heard among those inter-
ested in the case, bearing on one
point not widely noted at the time
1t is that, in addition to the state
ment made in Court by Hope H. Bar
roll, Jr., it appears that both he and
L. Wethered Barroll, ESQ.,, have filed
a statement renouncing all personal
claim to the estate, and have stated
that. in their opinion it should go tc
the College. It is reported also thai
Morris K. Barroll, Esq, and John w
Barroll, ESQ.,, who have been away
for some time, will join them in sign
ing when they return. This would GER
tainly be happy ending to mucl
discussed topic of conversation as wei
as splendid gift to the college from
all concerned.