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Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
FINE EASTER PROGRAM
AT AVENUE CHURCH
Music BY ChOlrs, Cantata OF Five
scenes Scheduled

Easter Sunday at the Avenue
Methodist Church is always a pleas
ing event In the community and will
be even more so this year. The new
church with all of its richness and
beauty, and the marvellous Hall
memorial organ with the beautiful
chimes will be added attractions to
the community this Easter. Mrs. Ed
ward T. Hurley, the very capable
aud accomplished Organist. will offer
the following numbers: "Grande
vOlOntaire," by Thayer: "The Aria"
(frOm Easter Cantata) by Bach;
Easter Postlude." by Flagler.
The young peoples choir Of IS
voices under the direction of Chas.
Curtis Williams. will sing the fol-
lowing numbers: Easter Melody"
Charles Francis Lane; Easter
Dawn" Roy E. NOlte.
The professional and recessiOnal
hymns are: Christ the Lord is Ris-
en-" Charles Wesley; "The Day Of
Resurrection" Translation. DIR.
Neale.
The senior choir, under the direc-
tiOn of Charles T.. Varney as chOris-
ter, will offer the following numbers
Christ Triumphant" and "The King
OF Glory"
The decorations Of memorial and
gift flowers will be followed this year
and in our new buildings will be
scene Of beauty. Reception Of MEM
bers at the morning service.
"Fairest Lord Jesus" a pageant
will be held in the Avenue
Church on Easter Sunday evening at
1880 O'Clock. The cantata will be
Of five scenes which are as
follows:
Scene THE Beauty of the Bios
SONS.
scene s-The Beauty Of His Com
passion.
Scene s-The Beauty of His Cour-
8ge.
Scene 4-The Beauty Of His Mercy.
Scene 5-The Beauty Of Victory.
The following theme hymns and
musical items will be used: "Fairest
Lord Jesus" "The Masters Garden"
That Sweet Story Break Thou
Inc Bread" @In the Cross OF Christ,"
When / Survey the Cross" Christ
The Lord Is Risen" ''In the Garden"
ITsn 10 rage ,, Plsasel
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
JONNARD TWINS
UNIQIJEBATTERY
Milford Pilot and Brother
Constitute Only Twin
Brother Battery.

The only twin brother battery in
professional baseball will be far
apart this coming season. Claude
JOnnard. the pitcher, will manage
Bob Seeds Amarillo, Texas. Gold
SOx in the West Texas-NeW Mexico
League. and Clarence Jonnard, the
catcher. will manage the New York
Giants farm club at Milford. in the
Eastern Shore League.
For the past two seasons, Clarence
(BUbbeFl Jonnard has been scouting
the Southwest for the New York
Giants. His ability to get along with
youngsters and his reputation. dating
Lack 10 his catching days with the
Phiilies in 1885, Of being able to
teach young pitchers successfully.
prompted Manager Bill Terry to
shift him from the scouting depart
ment TO the Milford managership to
succeed Val Picinich.
Bubber played with the Chicago
White SOx for the last six weeks 'Of
the season of 1920. with the Pitts
burgh Pirates in 1921. 1922, and the
lrst half of 1923. had a spring train
NA8 u AAA WIN AnE AfAAE11V 1AVD AAA
1926. played with the Philadelphia
Phillies in 1926 and 1927. caught for
the 81. Louis Cardinals in 1929. and
served with the Phillies again In
1885, principally as q bull pen cat
cher. teaching young pitchers how to
iiereass t1eif effectiveness.
Bill Schwartz. now baseball
coach and business manager OF the
Athletic Association of Vanderbilt
induced JOnnard to sign
ins first professional contract
Schwartz at the time was managing
Kentucky. in the Kitty
League
He experienced his greatest thrill
Is ball player in 1929. when with
The st. Louis Cardinals. He was call
ed upon to catch for Grover Cleve-
land Alexander ON opening day.
while two outstanding catchers.
Jimmy Wilson and Earl Smith sat on
he bench.
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Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
CLAYTON WILDCATS"
WIN All PLAY CONTEST
"Wld Cat Willie" Makes II A Perfect
Day For The @Fellnes"

II seems to have been a wild Cat"
victory at the All Dramatic Contest
held in the new Caesar Rodney audi
torium on Thursday and Friday eve
ming of last week. wild Cat Willie,
one-act play given by the Clayton
Juniors was awarded first place and
the Wild Cat Club of the Camden
Wyoming community placed second
with their presentation Of yellow
Tulips" Layton Mabrey coached the
Wild Cat Club members. "The Blue
Gate" the third ranking play given
by the Union Blue Jays was coached
by E. P. K. Meredith. Honorable
mention went to the Westyille play,
Its Easy to Write a Play" Three
other clubs participated in the con-
test as follows:
The Kenton Klubbers. Come Out
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Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
REPUBLICANS
SET APRIL "a
TOR CONVENTION
Delegates viii Be Elected
AT That Time For Phil
adeIphia Convention.
TO BE HELD IN DOVER
Mayor Walter w. Bacon
Given Ovation AT Meet
ing Held Last Week.

Delaware Republicans will hold
their ''little convention" in Dover on
April "a to select six delegates and
six aiternates to the Republican Ma
tlonal Convention.
ton was decided upon Thursday
night BY the Republican State Com
mittee, at meeting In the Duval
Tea Room. A new state committee
also will be elected at that time.
Delegate elections win be held on
the Saturday preceding the little
convention"
The call win be issued BY former
State Senator Ebe II. Chandler,
chairman OF the Republican State
Committee, and Smiley King, secre-
40 for Kent, ls for Sussex
wilmington is allotted 40 dele
gates: rural New Castle county, 3S;
Kent county. 40. and Sussex cOun-
ty ~.
Mayor Walter w. Bacon Of viii
miHgton, who recently acceded to
a request of the New Castle County
Committee TO be candidate for the
party's nomination for governor, re-
cefved an ovation from the members
Of the state committee when he ar
rived. He is a member Of the state
committee and chairman of the Re-
publican First District Committee.
Deputy Atty.-Gen. Albert w. James.
president Of Wilmington City Coun-
ell. was mentioned for temporary
chairman Of the convention.
MIR. Chandler told the committee
members he has visited every part
OF the state and Is convinced that
this As to be real Republican year"
He stressed that oven more Is to Be
gained this year than IN 1898, with
a United States senator and governor
to be named.
The committee adopted a resOlu-
tioH on the death sometime ago Of
Birdie long 81 selbyvisis. f0rnief
member OF the committee. The resO-
luton was offered BY Mrs. Vera
Davis, vice chairman.
The committee will meet again on
Tuesday evening. April IS, 10 make
final preparations for the convection.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
MANY ATTEND SCHOOL
ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK
Several Distinguished visitors We're
Present; Program Fine


The assembly at Milford Junior
Senior High School Wednesday
morning was one of the most inter
esting of the school year Conduct
cd by William E. Miller. director of
music, the assembly was well plan
red with special emphasis laid ON
the orchestral work, and group sing
ing.
Present for the assembly this week
were a number of distinguished Wis
itOrs including Prof. Jesse l.. Scott
and Prof Helen Martin. seniors OF
the music education department of
the University of Pennsylvania, and
Prof Glenn Gildersleeve, state direC-
tor of music OF the State of Delaware
Also present for this enjoyable pro-
gram was a large number of Milford
parents and school patrons.
The program follows:
Orchestra. Forever March" J.
Schrammel. arranged by George II.
Sanders.
Hymn. "Integer Vitae"
Bible Reading. read by Wanda viii
kie.
Lords Prayer
'Star-Spangled Banner"
Flag Salute, led by David Sills.
Song. "old Folks at Home" FUs-
ter.
Orchestra Gold and Silver
Waltz" Lehar. arranged by Lama
ter: (2) Poem" z. Fibich, arranged
by Lamater: directed by Florence
Pearce.
Song, Il Love You Truly"
Milford High School Quartet: C)
"De Campt0wn Races" Foster; (2)
"Cornfield Medley"
School Song. Cheer for Old Mil
ford
Exit March"
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
LOC4L POLICE
WILL BE GIVEN
OUNQUARTERS
, Headquarters For Aug
mented Force NOlU Be-
ing Constructed.
Radio TrGnsRnitter Being
Installed, Uniforms Or
dered, Truck ArriUes.

New police headquarters in the
Municipal Building are being con-
structed and when completed Will
give the Milford Police Department
quarters Of its own. In the past Che
police have been Obliged TO use the
city council rooms and an adjoining
narrow hallway.
The transmitter for police radio
work is being installed IN the new
headquarters, and will be In opera
tion by April 1.
All of the new members Of the
force are now on duty and have been
given their assignments BY Capt W
w. Moore.
UnlfOFm Contract Let
The contract for the new uniforms
has been awarded to Coffman-F Usher
Company of Milford, low bidder. The
coats will be of French blue color
and with gold plated buttons, The
emblem OF the City Of Milford viii
be attached to the shirt and coat
sleeves The caps are the eight
point style Of the same material
New Truck Arrives
The men will be equipped with
Sam Browne belts with swivel hol-
steF.
The new police truck, a three
quarters of a ton, panel type with
two front seats, has arrived. Il was
bought from the lowest bidder, the
Burton Company. Milford.
for $3.50. II viii be placed in opera
ton b. April 1.
UAi7aa rul1 h0wnz aroFa win lsn in
stalled IN the four city wards.
The police committee who recUm-
TO council the above iin-
is composed Of Mayor
3. c. Evans and Councilmen J. b
Poore and c. v. Wilkerson
Mayor Evans. chairman o. tae
committee, stated today, that Il was
eOaneii.s desire e have aii the ID
pFoyements in psrfect working shape
BY April L
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
Home Schools For
CriPples Suggested
State Board of Education Orders Dr.. H. " Holloway
State Superintendent, TO Study Plan InUOlUiRg
"TTaUeEiRO Teachers"

The State Board Of Education last
Friday instructed DR.. H. v. HOIlo-
way. superintendent Of instruction.
TO investigate the feasibility OF sup
plying travelling teachers" to carry
education directly into the homes of
crippled youngsters unable to reach
school.
The board plans to draw up
general outline for giving such edu-
cation to crippled children. The
plan then will be presented to the
next session Of the Legislature. The
board does not now have sufficient
funds to finance travelling teach
ers," the officials agreed.
Dover School Used rs Basis
In the discussion Of means to de-
crease unemployment, the Dover
school system OF expanded voca-
tional training was used as a basis
for tentative plans TO aid youths to
secure work after they have been
trained In the state schools.
Action on the request Of the Clay
ton Board Of Education for a $4,000
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
COL. BERL NAMED
new ADJ.-GEN
Succeeds General Weller
e. Slower; Has Long
Military Record.

Announcement was made Tuesday
OF this week that Lieutenant-C Colo
nei William Berl, JF., Wilmington,
aide 20 the Governor, was appointed
Adiutant General OF the Delaware
National Guard by Governor Rich
ard G. .AicMullen. Colonel Beri will
take over his new duties on April /,
upon retirement Of BFigadier-Gener-
81 Weller e. Slower from the Office.
The appointment Is subject TO APP
fIlOval by the State Senate. which
viii convene next January.
The q. S. PROPERTY and disbursiHg
oiIiggr. iieI1 BY tsengfai Slower. has
not been filled.
As adiutant general. Berl will car
ry the rank of brigadier-general in
the Delaware National tirard and
will be recognized by the War De-
partnent as q colonel in the army.
He was born Ia New Orleans. La.
son of William Bsrl and Mary Wag-
gaman Berl. He went TO Wilmington
when he was 10 years old and after
completing his education there in
the public schools and Friends
School, he entered business. He is
now president Of James Bradford
Company, paint supply house, 2l2
Market street. Wilmington,
Serving in the First Delaware In
fantry, Colonel Berl went TO the Mex
lean Border as lieutenant in Gem
pany F, and remained there from the
fall of 1916 to February, 1917. Later
he served in Alabama with the 114th
Infantry, 2gth Division, as command
er Of Company l.. When the 59th Del
aware Pioneer Infantry Regiment
was formed, Colonel Berl was as
signed to command Company G ia
France He also served with the 40th
abroad.
Colonel Berl has been aide to the
secretary OF war for G. nj. T. c. cam
paign in Delaware since the election
Of Governor McMullen. He was ap-
pointed an aide to the Governor on
25. 1886
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
GEORGETOWN DINNER
HELD BY POSTAL MEN
Rural Carriers Hold Annual Dinner
And Booster Meeting

The annual dinner and booster
meeting Of the Rural Letter Carriers
Association and the Ladies' Auxiliary
In the hall of Midland Grange, last
Saturday night. Rural carriers from
the Eastern Shore Of Maryland were
guests OF the Delaware unit. Group
singing was In charge OF William 4.
Powell OF Frankford.
Association officers are: President.
Charles H. Conway. Greenwood;
vlce-presldent. Fred W. Ireland, Ell
lendale; secretary and treasurer,
Frank L. Mckee. Dover. Auxiliary
officers are: President. Mrs. John
L. Jones, MiddletOwn; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Frank L. Mckee: secre-
tary and treasurer, Mrs. c. H Coma
way.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
WILL HOLD TRAINING
SCHOOL In HARRINGTON
Miss Pearl Mcdonald, Extension
NutrItiOnlst, VIII Address Group


A food demonstration on the Use
of Left Overs will be given by Miss
Pearl Macdonald. Extension Nutri-
ZIONIST. on Monday. March 25. at 1880
o clock on the second floor of the
Harrington Bank Building.
This demonstration will serve as
training school for the food lead
ers of Kent County Home DemOnstra-
tons Clubs. Those expected to at
tend the meeting are: Mrs, w. r.
Torbert. Mrs. q. n. Richter, Canter-
bury; Mrs E. J. LafIerty. Mrs. May
Vaughn. Mrs. Kate Thompson. Ches-
void; Mrs. William Day. Mrs Frank
Souders, Mrs Clara Hall, Farming
ton; Mrs. Francis Thomas, Mrs. Gle
ments Horvath. Frazlers; Mrs. Con-
rad Keller, Friendship; Mrs. William
S Smith, Mrs. William Camper. Mrs.
Albert Thistlewood. Mrs. Winder
Massey, Harrington: Mrs. Wesley
Walls. Miss Elva Taylor, Mrs. Ralph
Holland, Mrs. Carlton King, Hartly;
Mrs William Maberry. Mrs. T. NJ.
McGinnis, Mira Lawrence Reed,
Hazlettville: Mrs. Bessie LOaand,
Mrs. Eugene Attix, Kenton: Mrs.
Thomas Chambers, Mrs. Herman
Kohland, Mrs Alfred Warrington.
Laws. Mrs. Arthur Short. Mrs.
Harry Hall. Leipsic; Mrs Harry Hag-
gerty. Mrs. John AnOld. Mrs. Robert
Davis, Mrs. George Thompson. Little
Greek: Mrs. Roland Davis. Mrs.
Freeman CoverdaIe. MillwoOd, Mrs.
NOVEL; Wharton. Mrs. George Good
en-. Oak Grove; Mrs. Arthur Walker,
Mrs. Norman Richards. Rising Sun;
Mrs Norman Short. Mrs. John Lock-
erman, Smyrna; Mrs. Marion Du-
hallway, Mrs. Harry Blendt, st.
Jones: Mrs. H. c. Defbaugh, Mrs.
Cowgirl Barnard. Viola.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
3. c. EVANS ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF MILFORD
ROTARY CLUB MONDAY

AZ a meeting of the Milford
Rotary Club held Monday eve
ming at the New Hotel Wind
s0r, Mayor Edward C. Evans
was elected president, sue
ceeding Frank J. Elton. Other
officers are: Vice president,
Irwin G. Burton: secretary,
August Faix; treasurer, c.
D0nnan HOlzmueller; direc-
tors, Frank J. Elton, Raymond
Masten. Anthony Summers,
and Edwin Fisher.
It was unanimously decided
TO send as delegates to the
district meeting in Whining
ton, Messrs. Burton and Faix.
The new officers will prob
ably be installed by the Dis
trict Governor In July.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
Safety Council Launches Drive
To Protect State Pedestrians

there is a considerable difference
between an individual behind the
steering wheel and the same individ-
ual In front Of the steering wheel. In
case Of accident. the motorist usually
blames the pedestrian and the pedes-
trian is equally willing to place the
cause OF the accident upon the mo-
toriBt. Il Is equally true that many
tTurn 70 Pass O. Plsssel
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
ANTI-TUBERC CULOSIS
GROUP TO MEET APRIL 8
Dr. Kendall Emerson, Managing Di.
rector OF National Group, To Speak

The annual meeting of the Della
ware Anti-Tubereulosis Society. Inc,
will be held at the Duval Tea House,
f21 South State street. Dover, on
Monday. April 8. Dinner will be ser
yed at 6 p. m.
In addition to the annual reports
and the election OF officers and mem
bers Of the board Of directors. the
society is fortunate in securing Dr.
Kendall Emerson, managing director
OF the National Tuberculosis Associ-
alton. as the principal speaker DR..
Emerson Is one of the nations lead
ing public health authorities.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22

According to the Delaware Safety
Council, approximately one-half Of
the individuals injured In automobile
accidents are pedestrians.
The Interesting thing is that all
motorists are pedestrians many
times during every day and the in
creasing use Of automobiles means
a growing number Of pedestrians
are motorists. Apparently, however.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
DOVER RADIO HOUR
BEGINS WE'D. MAR. 27
County Agent r. 4. Wilson WIN Be
Guest Speaker On Novel Hour

The Dover radio hour on Wednes-
day afternoon. March q, at 1880
O'Clock, will be sponsored BY the
Kent County Extension Service, and
the speaker will be Russell e. Will
son. county agricultural agent. who
is also a member Of the local radio
committee for this remote control
hook-up through Station WDEL in
Wilmington. The musical part of
this fifteen minute program will be
furnished by the Dover High School
hand directed by Lieut.. John W.
In this brief radio program Mr..
Wilson will discuss some Of the out
activities OF extension
work being carried on this year in
Kent county. with special reference
to fruit and truck crops and the ed
tram % Fass . Flsassl
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
Prom Wednesday, March IS 10 Tues
day, March 10, inclusive

Charles ]. HoIzmueller. weather
recorder for Milford. reports the fol-
lowing atmospheric conditions in this
vicinity, from Wednesday,, March Is,
to Tuesday. March l9, inclusiye
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-22
IeLnpeINLuIa

Total Rainfall 81.
GnarE
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But in Rumania-Key front In
Balkan economic warfare between
the British and the Germans
such events are flash news to the
mysterious strangers who crowd
the bar of Athenee Palace hotel,
conversing In guarded whispers for
hours on end.
The clue to the Importance OF
retired Danube captains and drink
ing sailors Is oil. And If Rumania
is the key to the Balkan economic
front, oil is the key to Rumania.
Winner Unknown
It Is the subject of endless
moves and counter-moves by Brit
ish agents, French missions and
German trade representatives
the economic equivalents of patrol
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flights on the North sea, suhmar-
ines waves or attacks on Helgo-
land Blight or Seapa Flow.
Who In winning the fight for
Rumanian oil time has not yet
been disclosed. One month the
Allies take the advantage by hir-
ing Danube oil boat crews and
barge captains and letting them
fritter away their time In idieness
thus reducing facilities availa BILE
to Germany for shipment of Ru-
manian oil. Next month the Ger
mans retaliate by moving In addi-
tional oil barges overland by rail
from the Rhine.
Naxls Need OIL
One fact has emerged. Thus
far. Germany has not been able TO
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u. W. Reunion
To Be May 4

Alumni Of the University 81
Washington win return to the
campus On May for the annual
reunion, this year held = month
earlier than ever before. A stream
lined event, rather than the Gus
tomary banquet. viii be featured.
Included on this years program
viii be . track meet with Oregon
State college. q chance to see the
football squad al spring practice
and an informal buffet supper.
Roy Rosenthal 20 will be master
Of ceremonies.
Five-year classes will be hon.
ored, and Will act a. hosts to men,
bers Of other classes.
Jim Frazier 80 and Mary Good
fellow 20 will be co-chairmen. as
sisted BY Howard Hanson o3. Dom
aid Mcdonald '02. Taylor Green
Is. Hank Bacon - and Violet
Ferguson.
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81. Paul Church
Will Celebrate

Fermer pastors - members =
the ~ paul Methodist cAuFch. -.
- snd |. st.. I'll gather eskh -
congregation Friday evening y
celebration n tke 18th snnlser<srg
q ths church. = Iahzies hanauez
wlll - bed. starting = -
O'clock. ard will - served -
younk semeH - ~ WoEld Frs<nd-
ahlp ezress. ~ I'll - dresses y
costumes q ths lEaofs H<aerfIan
fer feFFa*r rs=IaFs I'll - A<Ia
ffem 80 = 80 ssaln<k.
Included ~ shs anniversary
ensnmlties srs ~. = q <Erehei
chairman. Mrs Nestls Easd~4ek.
MHs STANLEY HsFsd<r ~ Mra
Robert Rogers. rs eommIllee
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obtain sufficient quantities Of Ru-
manian oil 10 meet her require
ments. Rumsnla has agreed to
sell Germany about 1900. 900 tons
of oil per year.
That IL slightly less than half
the Relch's roek.bottom import re-
quirements. Where the remainder
10 To come possibly Russia
lis another question, but the Inn
mediate task Of the Allies II To
see that the actual quantity OF oil
shipped To Germany Is a. small as
possible,
Allies Succeeding
That the Allies. aided by inter-
ruption Of Danube shipping be-
cause Of winter. are succeeding at
least In part 10 indicated by Ru-
manian oil shipments for the six
months from last September TO
March /. In that period only
$780, tons of gasollne--the GUS
tomary form In which shipments
are made-went 10 Germany. This
was just half what should have
been shipped 10 meet the quota
of 1900. 900 tons a year.
Shipments In January dropped
to 10000 tons-a mere triekle OF
the 10000 tons per month Ger.
many desires. In February, ship-
ments were go. 900 tons.
They Boost Prices
Now, however, with Danube
shipping opening up shipments are
proceeding more rapidly. One day
last week six oil barges loaded
with 400 tons Of gasoline left the
port of Glursin. At this rate Ger
many could approximate her de-
sired monthly supply. provided no
sudden shortage" Of Danube oil
barges develops or that crews de-
eide they'd rather lay OFF, on full
pay than work.
Other weapons also have been
used. The Allies periodically move
into the market and offer 10 psir-
chase any quantities Of oil at
prices above the market. In one
two-week period they succeeded In
doubling oil prices. virtually cut
ting the Germans out OF the
market.
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,Hopi indians Don't
Lose Any Time

ORArnf, Arix.-Reno may offer
speedy divorces. but Hopi Indian
squaws have made the process
even faster. A Hopl woman who
In tired of her husband has merely
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Undercover River War" Over
Oil Is Rumania S Menace
RuMANIA

sailors into Rumanan bar nglng money
Danube captain retres chicken farm In the hills
wa today.
Drinking sailors retired barge captains from the
she'll arplans the rad
tionalp ara o