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Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
BATTLERS INTERRUPT BRIDGE
PARTY AT GRIFFITHS HONE

While Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Griffith
and a party of friends were engaged
in a game of bridge at their home,
at Front and North streets. Milford,
last Friday night. their game was
rudely interrupted by two strange
men who rushed in from the street,
one pursuing the other with a knife
Before the quests of the party
could grasp the situation when they
saw one wild-eyed man rush into the
room through the front door. the
ether bursted in welding the knife.
Police Arrest Both
The man who had entered first
managed to keep out of the way
of the other brandishing the knife
until Officer Andrew Kosci. who had
heen summoned. arrived. He placed
both under arrest
The two fighters. both of whom
were identified as itinerants as still
making their homes in the negro
section of Milford gave their names
rs Lonny Nelson and Wesley Miller.
IL was brought out at police head
quarters. thai following a quarrel.
Miller had started toward Nelson
with a knife. and Nelson had rushed
into Mr.. Griffith's house to take
They were both arraigned before
Harry B. Thaw. Nelson
was charged with breaking and en-
tering, and Miller with assault with
a knife and were held under $500
bail each. for court. In default of
Dail both wee committed to Jail.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
P0ULTRYMEN LAUNCH
ATTACK ON DIARRHEA
loOnt.nusd trom FIrst rsssl

tNSIN-@AAN1
However. with the fall season at
hand. an effort is being made to
materially increase testing"
He pointed out that II. r. Baker.
State poultry pathologist for the
Delaware State Board of Agricul-
ture, recently announced that more
than 10000 birds had been tested to
date. and that more than the usual
number of "pullOrum clean" fiocks
were being found this year
However, with only 107 900 birds
tested during the 1937-3S season. as
compared with 10000 tests made
during the 1858 season. further
increases in testing may be expect
ed during the current season.
Richardson urged flock owners
who wish to have their flocks tested
this fall and winter to apply early
for the test for several reasons. He
said that in the first place, applica-
tiOnS for testing must be filed be-
fore October l to insure that the
tests will be completed so that pull
Drum clean and puIlorum passed
fiocks may be included in the official
list of such fiocks. and, secondly. be-
cause the State laboratory will be
better enabled to render efficient
service if it is able to anticipate the
amount of work TO be. done.
Richardson said that interested
should apply either to
the State Board of Agriculture in
Dover or the University of Delaware
College of Agriculture at Newark for
blanks.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
LOCAL And STATE NEWS

Saturday, Sept. 23rd, rummage
sale in hospital building, West Front
street, held by Fellowship Class.
Cousin Lee" and his Gang from
Station WDEL, Wilmington, Will
give a return engagement at the
Houston Fire Hall, Friday evening
September 2S. Cousin Lee" and his
Gang are one of the finest radio ana
stage features in the east and they
have an entire new show. Admission
Csc and 15c.
The first veterans organization
in this vicinity to start its fall and
winter social activities will be the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Clarence
Vincent Post. No. 1898, v. F. w.
which will hold a card and bingo
party at the Post home on Route
No 13, near the old Camden camp
meeting grounds on Friday even
ing, September 20, at eight o'clock.
Prizes will be awarded the lucky
winners and refreshments served
during the evening. A small admis-
sion will be charged. Mrs. Edward
of Camden, is president
of the auxiliary.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22

tions. Mrs. Edward T. Hurley
gave a recital before the cere-
mony and Mrs. Clyde Nelson
sang three songs. A gown of
plum velvet with a corsage of
white roses was worn by the
brides mother. Mrs. Watson
chose a gown of rose lace. A re-
ception followed which was at
tended by guests from out of
the State as well as those closer
to Milford. MIR. ScQtten and his
bride left on a wedding trip by
motor to the POcOno Mountains
and New York Fair. Mrs. Scot
tens travelling suit was fur trim
med, and of grape wine wool,
with which she wore a corsage
of white roses. Upon their re-
turn they will live in their re-
Gently completed home on
Greenville Road. Eastover Hills.
Dover. Before the rehearsal on
Friday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
Watson entertained the wedding
party at dinner at their home.
This was one of the several af-
fairs given in honor of the
couple.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
KIWANIS NOTES

The regular weekly meeting of the
Milford Kiwanis Club was held Tues
day evening in the Grange Hall. Has
well Pierce. member of the commit
tee in charge of the proposed rest
room project, voiced the opinion that
the next step in the establishment of
the station should be the enlistment
of WPA funds with the help of Ben
jamin Ableman, WPA administrator
of Delaware. Decision was made to
take no further action until Mr.. Able
man could become acquainted with
the proposed work.
The program of the evening was in
the hands of Fred Geyer. who pre-
sented in a short movie the story of
the marketing of milk Afterwards
Mr.. Geyer added few remarks on
pasteurization.
Next weeks program will be ar
ranged by DR.. James West.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22

The High School senior class
is beginning its several activi-
ties to make money for the an
nual trip to Washington or New
York City or wherever there is
the most likely place for further
knowledge and a little fun. Next
month. on the 18th and 18th, the
members will have benefit at
the Plaza Theatre. The picture
chosen is THE Mikado," the well
known Gilbert and Sullivan op-
era, with Kenny Baker having
the top singing role. 1t sounds
wonderful, and those who have
seen the stage production real
ize how much more can be done
in the picture than was done on
the stage. These young folks
out at school want to make these
two nights profitable ones for
themselves and for the theatre.
and all of the patronage will be
much appreciated.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
MILTON RESIDENT RECEIVES
AWARD IN NATL. QUIZ CONTEST

The George H. NAPLES Hardware
Store, Milton, announces that it has
tie pleasure of delivering a model
WSG, Voss gasoline powered washer
to Miss Faith Dutton, Harbeson. as
the state award in the national Quiz
contest recently conducted by the
Briggs & Stratton Corp, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
The contest received nationwide
publicity, and IL is stated that thou
sands of entries were received from
all sections. Consequently Miss
Dutton is indeed fortunate in being
selected a winner and is the happy
recipient of congratulations from
her friends and neighbors.
According to Mr.. NAPLES, the OBJ
ject of the contest was to aeauaint
farm people living in homes not con-
nected with hi-line electricity with
the many advantages and convenien-
ces of modern washers powered with
Briggs & Stratton gasoline motors.
There are more farm people buy
ing gasoline powered washers this
year than ever BEFORE" said Mr.. Wa
Piles. MANY have given up hope of
receiving electric service for some
time and even il lines are eventually
extended to their home, the washers
can be converted to electrical power
at very little expense. AS more real
ize this. more washers are being sold.
No farm woman should have to en-
dure the drudgery of washing over
d tub when washers powered by gaso-
line motors can be obtained at such
prices as exist at the
present time" he added.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
KENT ORCHARDTSTS
GET GROWING NOTES
CONTINUED from FIRST Ptsel

! September and the early part of oc-
tober, as this will catch all borers
from the eggs of that season.
Previous to applying this material
all grass and leaves should be
cleared away within a radius of s
to ~ inches around the trunk of the
tree. and the larger chunks of gum
should be removed. After spreading
this chemical IN a circle, 1t should be
covered with dirt slightly mounded
around the tree and allowed to re-
main there until freezing weather,
as by this time the full effectiveness
of the treatment will have been OBJ
tanned. For best results the temper
ature of the soil should be above 55
degrees Fahrenheit when paradich-
lorobenzene is applied for this pur-
pose.
Another material which is recon-
mended for the control of the peach
borer is ethylene dichlOride emul-
sion which may be applied any time
during the fall or spring seasons.
Growers are cautioned to closely
regulate the quantity, however, as
amounts i'm excess of the recommend
ed dosage may result in injury to the
trees. No preparation of the soil
before treatment is necessary on
loose and level ground. but in some
cases a cupDing of the soil slightly
toward the tree trunk to prevent the
liquid from running off, or loosen
ing the soil around the tree sufi-
ciently to permit the liquid to be
readily absorbed. will give more sat
isfactory results.
AS the dilution of stock emulsion F.
and the strength of the diluted emul- |
sion vary according to the age of the |
peach trees. growers are requested to \
contact the county extension office |
for detailed information in regard to
the use of this liquid material.
In this special edition of orchard
notes the attention of all apple grow
ers was directed to the necessity of
they are placed in cold storage in
order to prevent injuries to the fruit
which frequently result in fungus
rOts and similar diseases. Much of
this trouble, therefore. could be
by more care in picking
and handling the apples, and the
placing Of apples in 'storags as soon
as possible after they are harvested. !
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1903 Files Of
the Milford Chronicle

Frank W. Davis left on Wednesday
for Bethlehem, Pa, where he is at
tending Lehigh COLLEGE.
Charles Nutter made a business
trip to Philadelphia last week.
O.
A very quiet but pretty wedding
was solemnized at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. T. Calvin Holcombe, on
North Front street, on Wednesday
evening, September 18th, when their
daughter, Miss May Vinyard Hol-
combe, became the bride of DR.. Thorn
as Malcolm Bizzell, county physician
of Wayne County, North Carolina.
The ceremony was performed by DR..
H. L. Bunstein.
Mrs. Mary E. Lofand, Mrs. Hopkins
and daughter and Mrs. Waterhouse
returned this week from a summer
outing at Rehoboth.
o.
Elmer C. Bennett went to Delaware
College on Tuesday, where he pur-
poses entering for the agricultural
course.
Miss Maggie Heavlow spent last
week with her brother in Philadel-
phia, and Camden, n J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Stuart are
visiting friends in Washington.
Miss Emma C. Mills, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Jennings Mills, of
Cedar Neck. has been seriously i'll for
the past two weeks with typhoid
fever, --cy r.. ,.f.5..,
Charles J. HoIzmueller last week
installed complete outfit of fixtures
for his commodious barber shop
which was Temodeled last year.
Miss Florence Houseman, who has
been visiting in Magnolia, has re-
turned home, accompanied by her
cousin, Miss Mae Housman.
Capt E. T. Williams of the sail
pilot-boat ]. Henry Edmunds, has
resigned and his place has been filled
by Capt. Charles H. Warren, formerly
of Milford.
Miss Anna Beswick, a graduate
nurse, has been appointed profession
al nurse in charge of the Eent County
tuberculosis Dispensary. She sue
ceeds Miss Nina Hall, resigned.
Another new business will be
started in Lincoln soon. Harry Glen
daniel and F. z. Lewis have pur-
chased a patented machine to manu-
faeture concrete blocks for building
purposes, and upon its arrival will fit
up for business at once.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
NEW GAS STATION AT
REHOBOTH CUTOFF

A new filling station to serve Mil
ford motorists and travellers through
here has recently been opened for
business. Conveniently located at
the Intersection of North Walnut
street and the road commonly known
as the "Rehoboth Cutoff" it will be
managed by Wilbur P. Bennett of
Milford. Mr. Bennett will mar
ket the products of the Standard Oil
Company. and will give expert care
to automobile servicing
The new service station will be
no eyesore upon the surrounding
country, for Mr.. Bennett plans to
beautify the spot by suitable lands
Gaping of flowers and shrubbery
The Chronicle joins with many
others In extending its well wishes
TO the Norm Tom" enterprise.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
HOME COMING REUNION
HELD AT HISTORIC ZOAR
CONTINUED from Firss =-sse)


down or disintegrated. The second
church was more modern. This
church was burned The present
church was built in 1910 by the late
Rev. James L. Derrickson, who did
most of the carpenter work as well
as lay the foundations. The Rev. Mr.
Derrickson, father of Lacey Derrick
son, of Georgetown. one of the fore
men for J. G. Townsend, Jr.. and
Company, extensive packers, of
Georgetown. headed by U. S. Sena-
tor John G. Townsend, Jr, and son,
Julian e. Townsend. the latter liv-
ing in Georgetown.
One hundred and thirty-line years
ago a camp meeting named Zoar. and
located in the grove partly surround
ing the church, existed The camp
continued until about 1879 when II
suspended and few years later was
revived and continued until 1919.
Since that time it, has not operated.
A movement. however, is on foot at
this time to revive IL and hold meet
ings next summer in the woods just
across the highway. II is said that
six acres will be used on which to
erect cottages. a tabernacle. board
ing tent and confectionery building.
The Salmons family long have
been identified with the business and
agricultural life of lower Delaware
They are scattered throughout all
sections as well as many localities
on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Within the past century, it is stated.
some families changed their names.
to Sammons as well az the McGee
branch who changed to Mcgee and
Magee.
Those living in Philadelphia and
Chester are said to be well-known
business msn.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22

- lATURDAf was per-
C ~ feet day for the out
V Of-dOor wedding of
M Miss Eva Nailor.
-. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Nailor, of North
Walnut street, and Mr.. Paul
ScOtten. of Dover. which took
place at two on the spacious
lawn of the home of MIR. and
Mrs. William Tharp Watson. Jr.
The Reverend l.. NJ. Shockley, of
Dover, performed the ceremony
at the south end of the veranda
of the Watson home and the
evergreens formed a beautiful
background Miss Nailor was
given in marriage by her father.
She was attended by her sister.
Miss Priscilla NailOr. as maid of
honor. and by Miss Marian Nail
or, another sister; Miss Gretchen
Calhoun and Miss Ruth Robbins,
both cousins, and Miss Ruth
Scotten, of Dover, sister of the
groom, as bridesmaids. Mr.. John
Scotten. of EastOn. Maryland,
was best man for his brother,
while Mr.. Harry L. Belts, of
MilIsboro. and Mr.. Gordon Cock
burn, of Dover. acted as ushers.
Miss Louise Nailor, another sis
ter, was flower girl. The bride
wore a gown of ivory satin, made
in Empire style with long puffed
sleeves. which formed points on
her hands, heart shaped neckline
and a long train. Her veil was of
tulle and was held by a coTonet
of orange blossoms and fell
over the train of her gown. She
carried a shower bouquet of
bride roses and lilies of the val
ley. The maid of honor wore a
raisin silk moire taffeta gown
made on princess lines with
draper heart shaped neckline
and short puffed sleeves. She
carried a bouquet of talisman
roses. The gowns of the brides
maids were of the same material
with the same neckline, and
having bow hustle backs. They
wore short jackets with narrow
ruffle edgings and short puffed
sleeves. They all wore face
wells of shoulder length. which
were held in place by tiny flower
tOque5. and were the color of
the gowns, which were raisin,
periwinke, peacock and aqua.
They carried bouquets of Roose-
welt roses. The flower girls
gown was blue taffeta with bow
hustle back and trimmed in long
wine velvet streamers. She wore
similar bows in her hair and
carried a basket of pink carna-
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
PROVISIONS OF 40 AAA
PROGRAM APPROVED
tcpntrnu.a from Fssst Passl

ton measures closely follow those
in effect this year and are based on
farmer recommendations, said Tay-
lor. The wheat allotment of So mill
lion acres-seven million acres lar
ger than the 1899 allotment-has
already been announced. as have ten
tative wheat conservation and price
adjustment payments which will to-
tai from IS to % cents per busheI
next year Acreage goals for other
major crops together with rates of
payment will be established later in
view of developing conditions. The
1910 Range Program will also be
announced later.
Taylor explained that changes in
the 1910 program recognize special
conditions in certain areas and en-
phasize soil conservation on all
farms the country over.
An important provision which will
encourage further soil conservation
measures ON small farms insures
that as much as 500 may be earned
on every farm participating in the
program. Another important con-
servation provision will encourage
the planting of forest trees on farms
by allowing farmers TO earn UP to
$50 for tree planting. in addition to
the regular soil-building allowance
for the farm.
Soil-building practices have been
provided to meet more Adequately
the needs for coil conservation, said
Mr.. Taylor, and special emphasis
will he piVpn in conservation of
wildlife. In areas where food for the
farm family is generally inadequate,
a home-garden provision will be
available. The new provisions also
extend the commercial peanut and
commercial vegetable programs to
more counties than in 1899.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
SUSSEX MAN IS HELD
ON SERIOUS CHARGE
tuortinuen from F1rst Fsrs,

Georgetown on Monday and held in
$1,000 bail for the October term of
Court of General Sessions. Howard
Lane, of Seaford, became surety.
The letter to his father and former
Magistrate Phillips was mailed from
Laurel and at once authorities at
Georgetown are said to have been
notified. which resulted in Stewart
being apprehcnded.
Stewart, who was married on July
4, according to officers. lived at Lau-
rel with his mother-in-law, Mrs. An
ME Matthews.
So far as can be learned. it is not
known what kind of a charge will
be placed against him when the
grand jury meets on October 2.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
PERSONALS
ILIHAIIIIIIIIIIIIl ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Levin Latchum left on Saturday tC
return to his studies at Princeton
University.
Mrs. Howard Bromley and Walter
Bromley, of Sarasota, Florida, are
here visiting relatives.
Donnan Holzmueller resumed his
studies at Bulls School, at Silver
Spring, Md, on Monday.
Mr.. John C. Hall, who has been in
Delaware Hospital for treatment, will
return to his home today.
Henry Latchum left on Wednesday
to resume his studies at Peddie
School at Hightstown, N. J.
James H. Salevan, of Athol. Mass.
spent the past week end with Mr..
and Mrs. George H. Draper.
Miss Jane Harrington is in Milford
Memorial Hospital. following an op-
Grafton on Saturday for appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Johnson
were in New York City a few days
last week. While there they visited
the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Smith of At
lantic City. are arriving today to be
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson S.
Vinyard.
Miss Marjorie Faix returned to
Wilson College on Tuesday where
she will be a member of the Sopho-
more class.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Taylor and
Mrs. Jean OTton. of Tampa, Florida,
spent a few days this week with Miss
Ida Draper.
Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt returned home
en- Tuesday after spending some time
with Mrs. Frank l.. Grier at her cot
tage at Rehoboth.
=
Mrs. Mai Riggs. of Cando. N. D..
will arrive tomorrow to be the guest
for several weeks of Mr.. and Mrs
William E. Miller.
-
Miss Elizabeth Stidham and Miss
Betty Bennett are in New York do
ing their fall buying. and attending
the Worlds Fair for a few days.
Miss Norma Vincent Hollis. daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs Thaddeus Hollis,
left last week for Newark where she
the WOmen's College. Uni
versity of Delaware.
DIR. NJ. Dalema Draper and Mrs.
John G. Sharp left on Monday for
New York City and a visit to the fair.
Upon their return they will be accom-
panied by Miss Sara Bethea. of Latta.
n. c.. who will visit DR.. Draper.
DIR. and Mrs. Oliver V. James re-
turned on Sunday from a trip to Lou
Isville. Kentucky. where they went |
by motor TO take their daughter. !
Miss Elizabeth James. who has ac-
cepted a fellowship in dentistry at |
The Louisville University. They re-
turned to Washington by plane.
Imly S. Abbott. Jr.. son of Mr.. and |
Irs Imly s. Abbott. Sr., Of Milford, /
eft last Friday for the Naval Train
ng Station. at Newport, r. l., where .
le has enlisted in the U. S. Navy for
iix years. He is a graduate of class
3s of the Milford High School, also
graduate OF the Hemphill Diesel
school Of Long Island City. n. Y
d
Mrs Cecilia Potter Fagg. prom
nent worker in several veteran or
,ariza tions of this section, will leave
iilford on Saturday. to attend the
Iational convention of the American
.egiOn. that convenes in Chicago.
ext week. Mrs. Fagg is a delegate
o the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Am
rican Legion and one of the few
Members from lower Delaware to
ttend the convention. She will re-
urn to Milford at the close of the
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FORUM RESUME ACTIVITIES

The Forum of the First Presbyter-
ian Church started fall activities last
Wednesday night, Sept. goth. with a
covered dish supper at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hallett Vinyard. The
supper was followed by a business
meeting. Plans were made for the
coming meetings and an election of
officers was held. The new officers
are: Eleanor Mcknight, president;
Sara r. Grier, viee-president; Mrs.
William Burk. secretary, and Wat
son Shew, treasurer.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22

Mrs. Walter K. Barrett. vice
president of Kent county for the
Delaware Federated Clubs. will
meet the presidents of the coun-
ty in Dover ON Tuesday. and at
that time will plan the yearly
work with them. as well as make
some arrangements for the In
stitute for the county. They will
have luncheon at the Duval Tea
Room.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-22
CORRECTION

In the list of Milford flower show
prizes, the name of Mrs Vernon
Benson. Milford. appears in several
places. The Chronicle was informed
after the prize list had been publish
ed, that instead of Mrs. Vernon Ben
son. Mrs Joseph Benson was the
prize winner. The Chronicle 10 glad
to make this correction,