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Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03
CLASSES In RELIGION
SOUGHT FOR SCHOOLS
CONTINUED from r1rss Pax.,

Of the pupils and would make a sur
vey of the religious Affiliations of
the pupils and ascertain those who
desire and who had the consent of
their parents or guardians for moral
instruction.
One day in each week the pupils
would be excused from regular
classes for one hour to attend their
respective places Of worship or some
other suitable place to receive In
structions in accordance with their
religious faith. The board is to OBJ
tain persons to give this instruction.
The time spent in these classes
would be credited to regular school
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03
DELAWARE P.T.A.
ENDORSES The.
SCHOOL SYSTEM.
CONTINUED from First Pagel


The Delaware Parent-Teacher AS
sociation during the last decade. il
was pointed out at the meeting, has
been instrumental in bringing to
Delaware long list of brilliant men
and women from such scientific sta
tiOns as those at Yale, Columbia.
Johns Hopkins, the University of
Iowa, University of Minnesota, and
the Merrill Palmer School at De-
trOit.
The association recognizes that the
schools of the state are no longer hit
or-miss affairs. They proceed accord
ing to definite charts in as direct and
efficient a way as the training, skill
and experience of the teaching per-
sOnnel make possible. II is as futile
Tor any individual of whatever bril-
lance to disregard these facts as it
would be for an attorney, for in
stance, to attempt to argue an i'm
portant point at law without sus-
tanning his position by precedent.
The nations teachers are making
heroic efforts to apply the result of
research in the classroom. Della
ware teachers stand out among the
crowd for their success in this re-
spect A book. Pupil Teacher Learn
ing in which the teachers them
selves describe their progress, pub
ished last summer. is now on the
recommended reading lists of three
or four OF the cOuntry's leading uni
Versities.
The Delaware ParentTeacher AS I
SOciatiOn recognizes these facts and .
takes this opportunity to commend /
in This public way the work of Della
ware teachers"
Following an Interpretation of Sen
ste Bill rs. introduced by Senator
Purnell to create 4 state department
of public welfare, motion endorsing
the bill was unanimously adopted.
April 18th was selected as the date
for the annual convention of the as
sOciatiOn To be held in the Delmar
Public School building. A fund to
finance u recreati0nal project in the
SMYRNA cOlOred school resulting
from work in the district under the
leadership of Mrs. william III. Nor
gan, representing the State AssOcia-
tiOn. was appropriated by the COM
nittee The president was empow-
cred to appoint a committee to study
relationships between the white and
the cOIored associations.
The meeting which was held at
Delmar was precdeed by luncheon
at the home of Mrs. S. NJ. Ellis. Mrs.
Manly p Northam. president of the
State Association. presided at the
meeting. Others present were Mrs.
Harry Gabriel, Newark; Mrs. G. Mar
shall Townsend. Milford; Mrs. Duane
I.ynLe. Lincoln: Mrs. W. W. Mack,
Dover; Mrs. p. c. Elliott, Seaford;
EIrs. W. A. Shafer, Holly Oak: Miss
Pearl Macdonald. University of Della
ware; Mrs. W. II. Keys, Clayton;
Miss Eta J. Wilson. Wilmington.
Mrs. Northam reported an effort
10 move the headquarters of the ma
tiOnal office to Chicago, and annOun-
ced the next national convention TO
be held in Cincinnati. April 3O-May .
inclusive
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03
MILLVILLE

There will be preaching again this
Sunday morning in the VI. L. Church
by the pastor, Rev. W. S. Grant, Ow-
ing TO the revival services being in
progress in tine sister church at
Ocean View.
This Saturday, March 4, is the date
of the community supper, given by
the Ladies' Aid. Come out and enjoy
n good old fashioned chicken sup
per. Price soc. from 4 until s p. m.
Mrs. Belle West who has been very
i'll for some time at the home of her
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Vance Lynch
at Bayard is gradually growing
weaker.
Mrs. Walter Lynch who has been
confined to her home most of the
winter through illness is improving
and is able to walk around the room.
Recent callers at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. W. Bennett were Mrs.
Henry Tunnel and son Harry, Miss
Sallie Hall and Mrs Dasia Ellis. all
of Frankford.
Miss Betty Moore of West Phila-
delphia, is the guest of her friend.
Miss Elizabeth Setman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Moore and
daughter of BishOpville. Nd, spent
Sunday mere with their daughter and
husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Har-
mon
Mrs. X. j. Hooker and son I.eaton
and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Noble and
son Kendall motOred to Baltimore
on Sunday where they visited Dr.
Hooker at the Marine Hospital in
that city. They found him some bet
ter. which his patients and many
friends will be glad to hear.
Mr.. and Mrs Lester Kaufman and
Mr.. and Mrs. |. r. Wiley motOred
to York, Pa. on Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Townsend of Selbyville
was recent visitor of her niece and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Me-
Cabe.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Hudson and
son Roy Of Camden. N. j.. spent the |
weekend with their other of near
Bayard; their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. /
r. c. Steele, also their son and wife, J
Mr.. and Mrs. Alven Hudson of this /
town.
Mrs. Elisha Ouillen had as callers !
on Saturda yafternoOn her mother
and sister. Mrs. David Hall and
daughter Elva.
Miss Matte West had as guests on
Sunday. Miss Charlotte Mcfarland
of Ocean View and Nat Banks of
Selbyville.
George Torbert. Jr., and George
DOlan West were the guests to q
turkey dinner on Sunday at the
home of Mr. Torbert's sister and
husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood God
frev of Millsboro.
Mrs. ". G. West and son Donald
Of Camden. N. j.. were guests on
Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac West.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03

der was placed with a concern at
Lewes engaged in sand shipment to
consign some to the Panama Canal
Zone. The purpose of the shipment
is not known.
Now II is reported that concern
at Lewes, engaged in shipping sand
to different sections has closed a
contract to supply thousands of tons
to the dupont Company's textile
plant. which is under construction
near Seaford, and which, when CON-
pleted will cost more than $4,000, 900.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03
STATE SAND SHIPPED
TO CANAL ZONE
CcOntinueo IRON rlrst sAes)

ognized as the best for road building
and construction work in the coun-
try. Sand from THE Capes" and
Lewes Beach has for years been US
ed in construction of highways on
the Delmarva Peninsula-through-
out Delaware, the Eastern Shore of
Maryland and in Virginia. BY chem
ical analysis, II has been found TO be
we'll suited for road construction
work, and annually hundreds of
thousands OF tons are shipped TO diff
ferent sections Of the country.
The Importance and value OF the
sand from "The Capes" is reported
to have been recently recognized by
the Federal Government when an or
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03

Rep. Benson: Joint resolution for
ratification of the child labor amend
ment; TO revamp and bring up to date
the present law defining commercial
feeds; TO increase the legal load
weight of certain commercial vehi-
cles; IN amend the law to allow the
State Insurance Department TO pro-
vide additional requirements for Ger
tiiirates of authority.
Rep. Gordy: To require those con-
ducting competitive bidding for farm
products to secure a license from the
State Board of Agriculture.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03
BILL PRESENTED TO
CREATE WELFARE DEPT.
toOntinueo from First P,yeI

Public Assistance. the State Board
of Trustees of the Delaware State
Hospital at Farnhurst, Division OF
Child Welfare, the Delaware Com
mission for the Feeble-Minded, Fer
ris Industrial School of Delaware,
the Delaware Industrial School for
Girls. Industrial School for Colored
Girls. the Delaware Commission for
the Blind.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03
MAGISTRATE NAMED

Governor McMullen. Wednesday,
sent to the Senate his appointment OF
Edward F. Pride of Georgetown, to
be q justice of the peace for four
years. The appointment was re-
ferred to the executive committee.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03

YOU MAY HAVE the biggest bar
gain within 60 miles in your store.
but II the public is not informed by
advertising about II. how are they
going to be induced to come and look
at IL?
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03
Bethany Beach.DOver
BETHANY REACH
Observation-Disclosures

Total 1854
Team aVerage-855.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03

Lower Delaware farmers will grow
more oats this wear than thew have
fnr several years. in view of the fact
that there is a heavy demand for oats
among poultry growers, some say.
Milford chronicle., 1939-03-03
BOWLING

The following scores were made
by the teams in the Kent-Sussex
League this week:
Libby Nc Neill. Milford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
POLI'S

Tomorrow night the Loew Poli theater is presenting for one per- formance only, from the stage at 9 D. m. a mammoth all-colored revue, positively the tops in stage enter- tainment.
 Headlining the greatest group of sepia performers ever seen in Wa terbury or elsewhere, is George Dewey Washington, famed colored baritone, also star of the stage, screen and radio; Supporting this headline attraction are Weaver, Henderson and Jeanette. a fast stepping trio from New York's Cot ton Club; Big Time" Cripp. with, Louis Armstrorg's band; The Whirl-. winds, speed, rhythm and pep; Mary Perry celebrated songbird; John Cooper colored, Edward Bergen, ana Conway and Parks, comedy dancers.
 Furnishing the musical back ground for the show are Gus Meyers and the Loew Poll theater orches- tra.
 Si tIic bClSSil ID uiS WVIld RkS- view of Fast and Loose" the years most -tickling comedy. which opened at Loews Poli today, CO., starring Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell, Waterbury's gift to the cinema.
 Murder amid ten thousand books is the novel situation around which Is woven the exciting story of this mystery. The picture, sequel to last seasons hit, Fast Company, relates the adventures of Joel Sloane rare book dealer, who becomes in- volved in a series of murder mys- teries which, as an amateur detec- tive. he inherits for solution. Mont gomery plays Sloane and Miss Rus sell portrays Garda, his wife, who shares in the thrills of his work.
 Heading an exceptionally brilliant supporting cast are Reginald Owen, Ralph Morgan, Alan Dinehart, Jo Ann Savers, Joan Marsh and Sid- ney Blackmer.
 The second big hit on the pro- gram is Beauty For the Asking" with Lucille Ball and Donald Woods.
 Tickets are now on sale for the special preview Thursday Evening,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
STATE


 With a swish of her frou frou skirts and twinkle in her mis- chievous eyes, "Zaza," the darling of the French music halls, arrives at the Warner Bros. State theater this afternoon for three day stay.
 The picture is Limitation of the play that scandalized Paris, London and Broadway at the turn of the century, and theatergoers who att tend the State during the next three days win view one of the greatest love stories ever to be flashed on the screen.
 Starred in the leading role is Claudette Colbert who Is said to be more exciting and more glamorous than she has ever appeared before. She heads an all-star cast with Herbert Marshall in the leading role opposite her, as "Dufresne." Other outstanding personalities include Helen Westley, the outstanding pro- trayer of character and emotions who Is recently of the world-fam- ous New York Theater Guild; Con- stance Collier, the accomplished, charming and highly gifted artist who has been seen in many out standing stage hits; Genevieve To- bin, the incomparable beauty and scintillating wit who is seen as "Florianne." toast of Paris Latin Quarter; Walter Catlet, the music halls master of high wit Is seen in a new, bigger and better comedy role; and last but not least the world-renowned song, dance and skit man Bert Lahr who offers sev- eral new and original rib-tickling routines. Added to this array of brilliant performers are the Seven Filler Girls and a hundred other noted beauties and speciality per- formers, who bring you the out- standing motion picture of a great love that was not to be,
 The story, familiar one to every theater fan, concerns the stormy career of the musical hall enter tainer whose romance with hand- some man from the upper classes turns to tragedy because of her own tender heart.
 Ernest Cossart and Rex O'Malley are among the other entertainers who help to make "Zaza" important entertainment for every member of the family. Plan to attend before the closing performances Thursday evening.
 Alan Baxter and Jacqueline Wells form the co-starring leads in the years most amazing picture My Son Is A Criminal" the second big hit on the program. Gordon Oliver heads the supporting cast.
 The big picture that took all 1888 to make is the superproduction" "Gunga Din" coming to the Warner Bros. State theater on Friday. Cost ing well over two million dollars, this production brings to the screen for the first time tale of pulse- pounding proportions. Victor Mo- Laglen, Cary Grant and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. are co-starred in the leads with a supporting cast of thousands of others taking active
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

gency ends. What about It: worth while, or not?
 Mrs. Florence s. Kerr. assistant WPA administrator, thinks this is one of WPA's best achievements. She points out that 1t often averts the necessity of sending children to an institution, sometimes keeps homes from being permanently broken. Says she:
 The people who had the courage to start that program, and to live through the initial ridicule that &C., companied 1t, have really given something to America. They have saved thousands of homes.' WOMEN'S
 WORK
 The sewing circle stunt was an obvious one, of course. If you have to provide jobs, right off the bat, for a whole lot of women, giving them needles and thread is the quickest and likeliest idea. Inci- dentally, of the 100000 WPA work CTS now on reconstruction pro- jects, some 100000 are women.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Destroyed pirate vessel Freebooters believed to have long since vanished from American waters when
 shortived attempt to bring back the days of plunder and piracy made on the western coast of Mexico in May, 1870 Would-be buccaneers seized the mer- chant ship Forward and followed this action by raidng the custom house at Guaymas forcing the foreign mer chants to pay them large of money and compelling the American Consul to supply coal for the vessel When he learned of this outrage, Commander Low of the U S. S. Mohican, then cruising in those waters took immediate action. Soon game of hide and seek began between the Americans and the elusive craft Eventually it learned that the raiders in the vicinity of Boca Teacapan where they proposed to land their plumber. Commander Low ordered landing force of U. S. Marines and buejackets to proceed up the river n six boats for the purpose of bringing the marauders to terms Forty miles from Boca Teacapan they dis severed the Forward aground and heading nshore I'm medatey the marines and sailors climbed aboard with out opposition and arrested six members of her At this moment boatload of pirates attempted to leave the ship and efforts to intercept them were met with
 burst of fire from the shore which killed and wounded several others. Unknown to the Americans the willy pirates had prepared veritabe ambush by landing about ITO men with artillery and rifles where they could rake the vessel from stem to stern with their fire Unable to release the grounded vessel to rout the raiders with their limited forces the naval party promptly set the ship are and blasted it with shrapnel before returning to the Mohcan thus ending abotve attempt to revive the profession of piracy in those waters Log of the U. S. Marines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
In The Local
 TheGteYS
STRAND

Attractions concluding their en- agreements this evening at the War ner Bros. Strand theater include Paris Honeymoon" starring Bing Crosby and King of the Under world' with Humphrey Bogart in the title role.
 Crowded with stars, action and thrills is the fine twin feature bill opening at the Strand tomorrow af- ternoon for a four-day engagement. Spotlighting the bill is the mighty adventure drama Stand Up and Fight" with Robert Taylor and Wallace Beery being co-starred Tor the first time.
 It depicts the fights between the railroad and the stage-coach lines which took place in the l850's and is judged as the fastest moving story in the history of the westerns.
 Florence Rice wins her finest opportunity to date appearing in the leading feminine role opposite Taylor. Bob appears as bank rupt young Maryland aristocrat forced to go to work for the stage coach line managed by Beery and owned by Miss Rice. All the ele- ments of the most exciting vest ern are embodied in. the story, which will thrill audiences as never before include two sensational realistic fist fights between Beery and Taylor, wagon wreck, a Jail dynamiting, an avalanche and the final race between one of the early trains and a stagecoach.
 All in all here is picture not to be missed by anyone. Its star studded cast of thousands, the thrilling brawls and fights of the westerners maPe 1t one If the fast est action pictures of the decade.
 And on the same show the man. agement will present the new Charlie Chan" Sidney Toler, in the newest and exciting of the Chan Charlie Chan in Honolulu. Phyllis Brooks and a host of others are included in the cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

In any case, these projects are bcwildering in extent. They have provided jobs for more than a mill lion men, and women during WPA's life. Broadly speaking, they are classified under five general group ings.
 First, there Is the cultural pro- gram, under which j0bless writ CTS, artists. musicians and sculp- tors have been put to work.
 Next are the public administra- tion projects, In which research and statistical work has been done for local governments.
 Then there are the professional projects, In which white collar jobless have toilcd for such public institutions as libraries and mu- seums.
 There are service projects: the cooking of hot lunches for needy school children, gardening and horticultural projects and "house- keeping aid' projects-of which more later.
 Lastly. there is the production program. under which the old time sewing circle has been re- yived beyond anything grand- mother ever dreamed of. DO YOUR OWN
 FIGURING
 You can collect figures on these things if you like. You can show for instance, that WPA artists have contributed upwards of 100000 paintings, sketches, bits of statuary and so on to public buildings. That some 200 WPA bands and orches- tras have given 10000 concerts; that WPA theatrical performance have been witnessed by 100000 customers; that 150-odd guide books sas Mineral Producers for 1935"i Write your own ticket.
 Is housekeeping aid' a boondog- have been brought out by WPA writers.
 But when you get these figures where are youp Depending on youl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

John Connole son of MT. and Mrs. John Connole of North Main Street. Union City, is member of the de- batting team at Holy Cross College which is knocking over opponent after opponent Much of the success Of the team is due to its coach, Rev Thomas shanahan, S. J native Waerburian Helene May student nurse at the Waterbury Hospital returned to work yesterday after being hospitaized for week with sore throat. Dennis Jr. infant of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Stack, was given his Sunday His proud daddy is one of Ted Liey local coal merchant and former Yale sports star doing nicely at the Waterbury Hospal-expected to be discharged shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

point of view, that varied program has either been a marvellous thing for the cultural life of America--or dead waste of public funds.
 Similarly with many of the other jobs. There are a few which are obviously useful: a revision of the files fin county assessors office which enables the county to collect thousands of dollars additional in taxes is worth while, beyond ques- ton. But how about a research re- port headed--I, quote-"The Eve ming Attack on Pittsburgh Land- ing:" or Early Academies in Mis- sissippi"; or Directory of Arkan- gle? Under 1t, a WPA worker is sent (under the supervision of the local welfare board) to the home of a relief worker in which sickness or some other emergency exists. She does the housework until the emer-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
WHAT PRICE WPA?-- One Mans Boondoggle May Be Another Mans Boon In WPA

These sewing projects have turned out clothing for distribution to needy families. The most recent tabulation, now year old, showed that they had made some l0S,000,- 900 different articles.
 Sometimes white-collar projects have proved manifestly offside and have been canceled. Example: one group devoted weeks to making a digest of newspaper articles in a public library, only to learn at last that the research workers for whose benefit the job was being done did- mt want digest; wanted good index of the articles, instead. So the work done was scrapped, and the workers got busy on an index ing project.
 Copyright, 1899, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Shining star. budding young reporter whose dramatic history probably begins with Tyrone Power and Olivia De Haviland asked May Robson, "A years young, if she had played outside New York city. Fancy that! Almost bad asking Clark Gable or FranchOt Tone Charles LaughtOn, who played in "Mutiny the Bounty? Miss Robson came back with 'Young man, blndfold yourself Face a map of the United States Stick pin in it. Wherever you stick that pin I've played the nearest town can tell you the name of the theater there its manager and the name of the hotel where stayed" But Miss Robson doesn't get she's too much of thoroughbred and
 trouper, and has seen many generations of cub re- porters grow into quite important critics and since she began her back in 1883 she tolerant of the reporter to whom this ancient history. Since 1882 she has played in 37 pictures and before that wel-she going it on the legitimate stage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Among those arriving from Europe today. Is Ignace Paderewski for his twentieth American tour With him will be his own piano stool edged with red fringe which he had made for him over forty years ago. During his tour of twenty cities while here he will use a private Pullman his home, with piano installed He will be given the selection of three out of seven pianos prepared for him for his concerts one of these instruments will remain in New York with two for use en tour. How different from the time Paderewsld first came to this country then a great artist but unknown when he had to play any piano selected for him regardless.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21
GRAY BONNET
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Oh the old gray bonnet With the blue ribbon on 1t. Was what your grandma used to wear, But the new gray bonnet With crazy doodads on 1t Is what's worn now by the young ana lalr' Underneath sweet little hood Is much younger face, that's understood, Worn by a gay young thing named Mary Such a change from her usual beret And the general effect is very good, Oh the old blue sailor Not just designed for whaler' Has come back with reservation, It's modern and it's chic All sorts to take your pick And worn at the smartest elevation. Oh the old gray bonnet With the blue ribbon on 1t, Was sweet but didn't have the air, Of the modern little bonnet With thingamabobs on 1t And perched so cutey on the hair.
 FEM EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

of Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion", the smash hit of the year, which stars Leslie Howard. On the same pro- gram is "Woman Doctor"
 All seats for this gala event arc reserved, so be sure to get yours now. Phone reservations will be accepted. There is positively no advance in regular prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-21

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. Just line to say hello Many thanks for the lines in Tall Tower Topics last week will be here at the Veterans Hospital for another month My hand is coming along fine and ex pect to have it out of the cast in week or so Put plea in your column to have my friends write me and put it in strong as it is very lonesome up here. Say hello to all the boys the staff for me Daniel H. Sullivan Newington Conn.