Milford chronicle., 1939-02-17
GEORGETOWN
Chamber Of Commerce ReorvanIz,

Cay night and reorganized the Cham
Der OF Commerce, which has been
functioning since 1907. Officers
elected were: President, Walter Vir-
den Macklin; first vice-president
Nutter ID. Marvel; second vice-presi-
dent State Senator Harold w. #.
Purnell; secretary, c. b. Meyer;
treasurer, Ralph Swain. Directors
for the year were elected as fol-
lows; James E. Goslee, Jr., Albert P.
Croil, State Senator Purnell, Ralph
Swain. Nutter d. Marvel. Ralph
Swain. The chamber went on rec
ord as approving the pending bill in
the Legislature for the establishment
OF an armory for Battery B of this
town. They also approved a bill to
extend the limits of Georgetown and
provide for a town manager. The
charter, it is understood, is to be re-
vised and provisions made to meet
the future demands of Georgetown.
II does not follow that what is to be
proposed will become effective. The
provisions are made to meet future
needs. II is figured that George
town will profit by the establishment
of the plant at Seaford by the dupont
Company. Houses will be needed and
labor will be required. The Cham
ber of Commerce is considering this
angle and will interest capitalists to
erect modern homes for the con-
venience of the people. II is figured
that with proper housing facilities in
Georgetown, that modern homes will |
be in demand by DUPONT executives. !
Already there is such a demands for |
moderate homes that the chamber, |
social service clubs and members of /
City Council are wondering what to
do. They are seeking the support of
the citizens and asking them to CO.
operate in meeting the conditions.
David r. Montgomery of Ocean
View who had more to do with the
opening of the inlet than probably
any other man, addressed the meet
ing. II was MIR. Montgomery, an
eminent engineer and former em-
ploye of the DUPONT Company, who
first pointed out, by survey and data,
the potentialities Of the Indian River
inlet, twelve years ago. Since that
time he always has been interested
until his ideas eventually have been
carried into effect by means of ap- ;
for the state and federal
government His dreams of twelve =,
ears ago have become reality. The
inlet is open, fish arS abundant and I
anglers are making money. Some /
lays ago, d. E. Johnson, an angler, !
taught $500 pounds of rock, the lar {
5est catch ever recorded among fish [
srmen of the section. His days
.atch, at current prices, was about 10 I
.ents per pound or $3.50. Mr.. Mont I
address follows: For a :
mail community to grow and de-
Ielop into a wide-awake, progressive I
title city, respected by its bigger q
,rothers and loved by its inhabitants /
[ must not only have natural beauty, G
Iealthful climate, advantageous leca-
ion and abundant resources, but I
must reflect ideals-the ideals of peo- C
lie who live and work within its Il
onfines. These ideals-sOcial, politi- 4
al and industrial-mOld its future L
nd determine its progress. 4
"If moved by spirit of progress s
veness. Georgetown should be-eon- il
tantly working towards civic ideal C
econd to none.
"The gates of your town should e
wing open with hospitable welcome b
like to wage earners, merchants and il
lptains of industry. It's natural re- Ia
1urces are worth exploiting far and cl
ear. Indeed, no community has L
reater reasonn for being satisfied W
ith what God has given it. ia
10 fhoa.a ppnntn1. iO1urp- loi
Ient for man to labor and enjoy cl
le fruits thereof. Peace. progress in
nd prosperity should be the guide h
ords and those of its people. You fiji
lould invite others to come to add tc
Ieir ideals to yours, and to build a 10
lccessful lifework for yourself and d
Iose whom you love. Many stories pc
,uld be told about your town that w
either pen nor camera could tell or al
cture all the worthwhile things of hi
and the home-loving, st
lppy men and women who live here
Id hereby. ~
"A study of Georgetown and its Ill
sections should be made be
lder the direction of your Chamber te
Commerce. This study would con- no
in both descriptive and analytical ye
ia. An attempt should be made to
We a clear, descriptive and inven- do
ry of the commercial and indus he
al resources which have lent to hi
c development of your town and its an
virons. At the same time George oh
WIN should be weighed in the bal bo
ce in a cooperative way of its in fec
strial, farming and commercial ad- 5n
ntages. The object should be to lie
rnish report of essential and re- WI
BILE information for those who wish gr;
study or inform themselves as to ct
, trade, industry and general busi- tel
S. situation Of Georgetown. FIJI
There should be intention OF in hel
lying in the too common present the
Y practice of setting forth only the me
ractive facts and condition on an act
ractive and oftentimed exagger- prC
ID form for the purpose of boost VIII
:. for
Both original and documentary be
lrces of information should be boi
ID. Statistics and other data which ma
re been collected by the various {
,ucies OF the federal and state and DIRE
nicipal governments could also be oea
Iwn upon freely" par
lis suggestions are being deeply Wr
lsidered and will, no doubt, be put c
D practice. Fol-
Irt Proceedings of
,rnest Lewis. Broad Creek hun aft
d. charged with larceny of ten of
ckens from Frank C. Eskridge, OF in
hel, on December 80, was con-
led by a Jury in the Court of Cen