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Evening star., 1940-08-16
Wholesale Index Hits
Lowest Level Of Year
By the Associated Press.

-ESlNN3uRV VNNE I .N@o'
The Labor Department reported
yesterday that the index of whole
sale commodity prices declined OIL
per cent in the week ended August
10 to the lowest level reached this
year. The index for all commodities
stood at 1863 per cent of the 1926
average, which was decline of 33
per cent from the years high Of
79.5 for the week ended January g.
Evening star., 1940-08-16

CHICAGO Cash Market.
wHEAT-No. red. sarlicky, 7ols; No
/ hard, II; No. .. 69'4; No. 3. 7ll.. =
CORN-No l yellow. 6417-66a4; No. 2
66a4: No. | white. 74l4;; ,,.
No / white. 29i7: No. ., 29-2ai.; No
3. 2sl4-l2; No. 4. 27s4: sample grade. %;
No. l white heavy, 2994; No. l rec
heavy. %.
BARLEY-Maltins. 4s-56: nominal;
feed. 35-45. nominal: sample Grade. IS;
No. mailing, SO. No ?, 47-5l; NO
3. Has.
Evening star., 1940-08-16
Odd-Lot DEALINGS

The Securities and Exchange
Commission reported today these
transactions by customers with odd
lot dealers or specialists on the New
York Stock Exchange for August
Is: 1887 purchases involving 33,861
shares; 1.41l sales involving 32.l56
shares. including SO short sales in
volving 1923 shares.
Evening star., 1940-08-16
900 Tons of Lead Sold

NEW YORK, Aug. IS Rl-St.
Joseph Lead Co. reported 400 tons
of Southeast Missouri pig lead sold
yesterday at $3.50 per 100 pounds,
East st. Louis; $50 tons at $4.80, New
York, and $50 tons at the New York
average.
Evening star., 1940-08-16
New York Cotton

3. :he Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-Cotton
futures followed other financial
markets on a downward course to-
day.
Pressure came from scattered
liquidation, local selling and light
but persistent hedging.
Late prices were to 5 points
lower: October 9.24; December 9.21;
July 8.73.
Evening star., 1940-08-16
Dividends Announced

NEW YORK AUG. 1e.-Prepared bs
Fitch Publishing Co
Extra.
Pc Stk of Paw
Rate. rIod. record able,
Accum mula ted,
Auto Gear Wks CIV pf sSizc - 1-2o 81
Decrease.
EameueU m Sun n q n "a
Evening star., 1940-08-16
New York Sugar

NEW YORK Aug l6 1P.-European war
news depressed sugar futures today as
liquidation readily outweighed trade COW
World futures went to record lows be-
fore steadyins at level ! to "a points
March, IA Domesic contracts we're .
point lower in September, 1.65: March,
1.75.
Raws were offered In fair quantity at
Q .65 cents and were believed available as
low as 262. Refined was unchanged at
420 to AS cents.
Futures No. 3 closed hieher to lower.
Evening star., 1940-08-16

In bankruptcy or receivership or BEING
reorganized under the Bankruptcy Act, or
securities assumed BY such companies
are annual disbursements based on the
last quarterly or Semi-annual declara-
ton Unless otherwise noted. special or
extra dividends are not included. Also
extra or extras. d Accumulated dividends
paid last year Declared or paid so
far this year, Payable in stock Paid
last year Cash or stock Accumu-
lated dividends paid or declared this year
ur Under rule, WV With warrants. Nv
Without warrants war Warrants.
Evening star., 1940-08-16
London Money Rotes

LONDON, Aug 1e R.-Money, per
cent. Discount rates: Short bills, 1 1-32
per cent: 3.month bills, / 1871 1.16.
Evening star., 1940-08-16

Cottonseed oil closed steady. Bleachable
crude, 4.371ab. September. 4.s6b; Octo-
Der. SOB: December, 5.0Ob; January
5.OOb; March 5.11b.
bBld,
Evening star., 1940-08-16
sFx diyiden

AK dividend.
1Plus extras. d zoe paid June 10. 1910.
s extra Ia3a oe essra sIraa pnis cem eR
tra, SOC paid Septemgber 20. 1888.
1910 v ST. 90 extra paid January. 1e40.
, SIS 90 extra.
Evening star., 1940-08-16
Chicuoo Stock Market

CHICAGO, Aug 16 dPN-Foloving Is
the complete list of transactions on the
Chicago Stock Exchange today;
Sales STOCKS High Low Close
Evening star., 1940-08-16

New Orleans Prices.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug IS UP.-Cotton
futures declined here today because of
good weather in the belt and sharp break
in wheat Closing prices were steady Z
Evening star., 1940-08-16
Washington Exchange

SALES-AFTER CALL.
Riggs Bank COM at 260.
Evening star., 1940-08-16

Nominal
Cottonseed Oil.
Bleachable cottonseed oil futures closed
3 higher to / lower. Sales, 76 contracts.
September 5.36b: October, SOB; Decem-
Der. sob; January. 5.50b: March, SCI.
Bid.
Evening star., 1940-08-16
British Empire Looms
Hold in Marrow Range
And RoiI Issues Slip
Bond Averages
10 Low-Yield Bonds.

Close 111.3 Prev. day I'LL
Ninth ago lila Year ago 1l1.9
1910 high 1892 1910 low 1884
1889 high 1926 1889 low 1896
Compiled by the Associated Press)
Evening star., 1940-08-16

spot, g.92n.
n Nominal
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
COUNTY CLUB WOMEN
TO STUDY GARDENS
VIII Answer QUESTIONABLE On Size,
Vegetables Grown, Etc.

How nearly does your garden sup
ply the vegetable needs of your FAM
lily?
Members of the Sussex County
Home Demonstration Clubs are at
tempting to answer this question by
making a study Of farm gardens in
cooperation with the federal Land
Use program which is being con-
Quoted in the county.
Each of the $50 club members has
agreed to fill in a QUESTIONABLE on
her own garden with information
such as the following: What is the
size of your home garden; what type
Of vegetables are grown: are vege-
tables sold from your garden; was
1t necessary for you to buy canned
vegetables during the year: do you
have more than one planting OF veg
etables in your garden; what type of
gardening information would you
like the Extension Service to sup
ply you? In addition each woman will
contact three OF her neighbOrs and
! eturn these questiOnnaires at the
March meeting Of her club.
From the anticipated 1900 replies.
general information will be secured
as to how nearly the rural families
in Sussex county are producing a
sTurn to Page ., Pleasel
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
SECOND CONCERT
HERE SUNDAY
Southern Delaware AssO-
citation To Present Pro-
gram In Plaza At $3.50.
RENOWNED ARTISTS

The second in a series of concerts
under the auspices OF the Southern
Delaware Association, will be given
In Plaza Theatre this Sunday, March
10. beginning promptly at 6:20 p. m,
A prog ar;slt-caRsP-ising the works Of
classic aud modern composers will
he presented by Lois Bannerman,
harpiBt and Marjorie Fulton and Dor
Othy Minty. duo-viOlinists, who will
appear in joint recital. Miss Banner
man has played the harp since the
early age of seven, studying at that
time with her mother Many hOnOrs
have come to Miss Bannerman for
her solo work on the concert stage.
Miss Fulton in private life is the
wife of Mack HarTell, Metropolitan
Opera Company baritone. With him
she has appeared in several joint re-
citals. Miss Minty, in addition to her
role as a violin;st assists Louis Per-
singer at the Juilliard Music School
in New York City. All three artists
have been acclaimed not only for
their musicianship but for their
graceful, Slender poised beauty.
Their program is varied enough to
suit every taste and will prove of
much enjoyment to those who attend.
There will be some guest tickets
available for those Out-Of-tOwn. The
price will be one dollar and half
for the concert The program for
the evening is as follows:
tTurn to Page 7. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
TO DISCUSS SOCIAL
RELATIONSHIPS HERE
Dr. Benjamin Greenberg, OF Wash.
ingtOn, VIII Conduct Meeting

Milford has been chosen as one OF
the two places in the state for con-
ferences on education for social re-
lationships. Wilmington is the other
place selected. A series of six meet
ings, led by DIR. benjamin Gutenberg,
scOnsultant for the United State office
of education, will conduct the con-
ference in Milford which will start
on March IL in the high school audi
torium beginning at 1880 p. m. The
purpose of the conferences is to give
teachers. social workers. parents
and leaders OF lay groups an oppor-
tunity TO work together under train
ed leadership ON a program of edu-
cation for social relationship that
will enable the school, the home aud
the community to deal effectively
with problems Of social hygiene. Lay
groups including service clubs, wo-
mems clubs, parent-teaeher assoei-
atlons, church groups. patriotic or
ganizations. home demonstration
clubs or grange groups are eligible
10 attend and are urged to do so.
Milford is fortunate in being select
ed for these meetings that will bring
benefit TO those who attend the con-
ferences.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
CENTURY CLUB MUSIC
DAY WAS SUCCESSFUL
Program Arranged by Mrs. Davis r.
Grier Was Instructive And Delightful

Miss Jane Terry and Joseph Lam
dllatH. OF Wilmington, were guest
artists who appeared before the
members OF the Milford New Century
Club ON Monday and gave delight
fui program OF piano and violin num-
bers. Miss Terry and Mr. AanzillOtti
are both students at the Wilmington
School of Music in that city. The
afternoon had been arranged by Mrs,
Davis r. Grier, chairman Of music
for the club. who. In presenting the
artists said that she hoped their
music would be an inspiration to the
attending group of pupils from the
high school to work harder In their
studies of music and aim higher in
their endeavor. The numbers on the
program showed to an advantage the
proficiency of Mr.. LanzillOtti with
his. violin, which he played with
much feeling. Miss Terry proved a
fine accompanist. The program Civ
en- last week was followed. with the
exception of the s0los Of Miss Mar
jOrie Mulholland, who was unable to
be present for her part OF the pro-
gram. Mrs. Philip Jacobs, chairman
of decorations, arranged the stage
with ferns and flowers for the re-
cital.
The regular board meeting Of the
directors was held at the home Of
Mrs. Walter X. Barrett on Tuesday
afternoon. Mira. Barrett is serving
as director while Mrs. r. Burgette
Short is away Next week will be
Business and Social Day. Mrs. JOS
epk S. Mach will continue her talks
pertaining to things in the home.
Her theme for Monday will be EN-
tertaining in the Home" Following
the business meeting the local groups
of Girl Reserves will present a can
die light service, under the direction
of Miss Marjorie Starkweather, sec
rotary of the District of Delaware
Y. w. c. A.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
STATE NURSES ASSN.
TO MEET MARCH l9
Miss Fannie Eshleman, Philadelphia,
VIII Address Members

The Delaware State Nurses Asso-
citation will hold their annual meet
ing at the Hotel dupont, Wilmington
on Tuesday, March 19. Following is
the program:
a. m.-Breakfast for directors OF
the association.
$3.50 a. m.-Business meeting. Re-
ports Of committee chairmen.
IL a. m.-Address by Miss Fannie
Eshleman, supervisor of nurses at
the Henry Phipps Institute. Phila-
delphia. Subject. THE Contribution
of Nursing to the Prevention and
Control of tuberculosis"
1890 p. m.-Luncheon. Speaker,
Miss Marguerite Burnett. director of
adult education for the State Board
OF Education in Delaware.
p. m.-Delaware State League OF
Nursing Education. Talks by Miss
Ruth Bower. professor of nursing,
University Of Pennsylvania. and a
group of noted speakers. A Round
Table on the Curriculum will follow.
All nurses are invited.
1880 p. m.-Dinner meeting Ad-
dress by Miss Mary ]. Dunn. assist
ant cOnsultant of the United States
Public Health Service. Washington,
ID. c. Subject, Public Health Nurs-
ing in a National Health Program"
There is unusual interest in this
years annual meeting because of the
biennial convention of the national
association in Philadelphia in May.
A large attendance is expected.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
ERNEST A. SIMON
Died LAST FRIDAY
SeafOrd Cannery Official
Was Deeply Interested
In Education.
I'LL FOR A LONG TINE

Ernest A. Simon, 81 years old, for
mer vice president of the State Board
of Education and secretary-treasprer
OF Greenabanm Bros, Gamers, died
last Friday, March 1, 1910, in Union
Memorial Hospital, Baltimore. He
had been in i'll health for some time.
For years the betterment OF edu-
catiOnal facilities, both in SeafOrd
and throughout the state. was one
OF his hobbies and he was largely
Instrumental in securing the con-
strnction Of SeafOrd's modern school
building.
He served number of terms on
che Seaford Board OF Education and
was its president tor several years.
He had been appointed to the state
board BY former Governor c. Doug
lass Buck.
Mr.. Simon was a native of Gaff-
ney, S. c., an1 came TO SeafOrd in
1912. He became associated with
Greenabaum, Bros, one of the old
est canning firms on the peninsula,
having been organized in 1887 by
the late e. Greenabaum and his
brOther-in-law, the late Charles Van
Lear. The cannery was operated con-
tinuously by members of the family
until last year when the plant was
leased TO Z. Pritchard, Inc. Bridge
ton, N. ].
Mr.. Simon is survived by his wife,
the former Addie Greenabaum Of
SeafOrd: two sons. Stanley L. and
Charles Simon. SeafOrd; one bro
theF and two sisters, Leon Simon,
Mrs. Jacob Schrameck, and Mrs.
Allen Cohen. all of Augusta, Ga.
The funeral was held from the
Watson Funeral Home on Monday
at p. m., in charge Of DR.. William
ROsenau of Baltimore, who also Off
ciated at the SIMON wedding. Inter-
ment in Odd Fellows cemetery, Sea-
ford.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
HOLY WEEK
SERVICES HERE
DIR. L. M. BicIxnelI OF Cos
hen, N. Y, Will Lead
Presbyterian Worship.
IS WE'LL QUALIFIED

The session of the Presbyterian
Church has announced plans for a
series of special Holy Week services
The services will begin Palm Sunday
evening, March II. and continue each
evening through Good Friday. The
Rev. Luther NJ. Bicknell. pastor OF
the First Presbyterian Church OF
Goshen. N. Y. will lead the services.
In his q years as a Presbyterian
minister, Mr.. Ricknell has achieved
distinction as 4 preacher and relig-
iOus educator. He was born on a
cattle ranch in Kansas and spent
much of his bOyhoOd there. After
graduating from Park College in
Missouri he earned his theological
degree at Princeton Seminary and
also a Masters degree at Princeton
University.
Since his ordination in 1913 he has
held pastorates in Mount Holly. N.
j.. Winter Haven. Fla, Elizabeth, N.
s., and in New York State Before
gcing to his present pastOfate at
Goshen he was pastor of the Central
Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn. In
New Jersey he was elected executive
secretary of the County Council of
Christian Education and in Brooklyn
served as president of the Brooklyn
Council of Christian Education.
The community is indeed fortunate
ihhaVing secured this distinguished
minister to lead six special services
here during Holy Week. Subjects for
the series will soon be announced.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
One Dead 20 Hurt
rs Truck Crashes
Into School Bus
Crash Near DOUer Last Monday, Termed Worst In
State; Children Scattered OUer Highway By Ter
rife Impact; DriUer of Truck Fell Asleep at Wheel

A rigid investigation into the ram
ming Of a school bus by a truck Nom
day morning Of this week on the
DUPONT Highway. two miles north
Of Dover, in which one 14-yeaF-old
student lost his life and 20 others
were injured. was promised by Act
ing Superintendent of State Police
Norman r. Purnell.
Superintendent Purnell said the
accident-the worst In the history
Of the state school system--Oecurred
when the truck driver, Philip Robert
Christian. 25 years old. Of Buckroe,
Va. fell asleep at the wheel and
crashed into the rear Of the bus,
tearing away the entire superstruc-
tuFe and scattering the frightened
students and wreekage along the
road. The bus was enrOute from
CheswOld to the Dover school. car
rying 2S students.
ElwOOd Williams, Cheswoid. died
at l0:55 o'clock. two hours and "A
half after the accident. in the Kent
General Hospital at Dover. without
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
JURORS DRAWN
FOR COURT DUTY
IN SUSSEX COUNTY
ThOs. Davis, S. w. Abbott
And Fulton Downing
Drawn From Milford.
FOR APRIL TERM
Drawings Made By Com
missiOners ID. ID. Culver
And Chas. d. Abbott.
FOR APRIL TERM

Petit jurors for the April term of
Superior Court and Court of General
Sessions of Sussex county were an
nounced Tuesday of this week.
Drawn by Jury Commissioners Dali
las d. Culver of Seaford. and Charles
D. Abbott, of Milford, they are as
follows
First Representative District -
Thomas Davis. Samuel W. Abbott.
Fulton Downing, of Milford; Henry
D. Cook, of Lincoln City.
Second Representative District -
Harry w. Johnson, of Cannon's Sta
ton; Donald Wright, of Bridgeville:
Robert Coulter. Sr., of Greenwood.
Third Representative District -
Frank C. Hurley, Ernest Hardesty,
of Seaford; Harvey Warrington,
Lester Pusey. Of Georgetown. r. D.
Fourth Representative District -
Carl Vincent. of Concord; Harry
Johnson. Of Blades; Wilbur C. Hur-
ley, of Bethel
Fifth Representative District -
Harry Vickers, B. Harold Cordrey.
Merrill C. King, of Laurel; William
X. Aydelotte. of Delmar.
Sixth Representative District -
Charles w. West, of Laurel, R. D.;
Henry B. Mitchell, Frank Donaway,
of Millsboro; G. Massey Gum, Of
Frankford
Seventh Representative District -
Harvey James, J. Horace Derrick
son, OF Ocean View; Chester v.
Townsend. Jr., Of Dagsboro.
Eighth Representative District =
Harry J. Anderson. of FairmOunt;
Clifford E. Burton, of Angola; George
H. Adkins, of near MillsborO.
Ninth Representative District -
Asher B. wilkins. E. Warren Hol-
son, Edward Call Morris, Of George
town.
Tenth Representative District -
Otto DickeTson. John B. Richards.
Louis v. Spencer, OF Milton: Elw0od
l.. Wesc0At. of near Lewea
Additional petit jurors 10 serve af
the Court Of Oyer and Terminer
have been drawn, as follows:
First Representative District
Holland Prettyman, of Milford Os-
car P. Johnson, of Glendale; Norman
C. Collins, of Milford R. d.
Second Representative District -
William P. Short, Ebe Reynolds. Of
Bridgeville; Philip r. Stewart, OF
Greenwood.
Third Representative District =
Minnard Hill of Middleford; Charles
z. Boyee, Arthur Marvel of Seaford.
ITurn to Page J. PlsaseI
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
FIFTH ANNUAL
HOSPITAL CARD
PARTY APRIL 5
Affair Will Be Held In the
Milford Comm munity
Building.
HOSPITAL BENEFIT
All Kinds OF Games Will
Be Played And Refresh
ments Served.
HOSPITAL BENEFIT

On Friday evening, April s. the
Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Milford Mem
ofial Hospital will hold its fifth an
nual card party in the Community
Building, Milford.
Everyone who has ever attended
one Of these parties will know what
to expect at this years event. II is
always an evening packed full OF
fun and with lots Of new surprises
all for the admission fee Of fifty
cents.
The ''plns" value which yOn get
from attending the party, is the sat
isfaction of knowing that your half
dollar admission is helping the La
dies Auxiliary to contribute direct
ly to the maintenance OF the local
hospital
The date for this years card party
has been set so as not 10 conflict
with any other similar event in the
neighbOring towns. Each year there
are always many groups who come
from these neighbOring towns to as
sist in making this party huge sMc-
cess, and thereby contribute directly
tc their hospital. Likewise, Milford
people, aud people from the sur
rounding communities, reciprocate
by attending similar affairs in the
other towns. Consequently, the date
of Friday evening, April 5, has been
carefully selected for the conven-
ience Of all.
Refreshments will be served at the
conclusion of the party.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
DISTRICT PREACHERS
ENTER IRIED HERE
Group Enjoyed Services In New Ave-
Mue Methodist Church

Monday morning Of this week the
preachers Of the Dover District
Methodist Preachers Association, to-
gether with their wives, were guests
of Rev. DIR. Frank HersOn and the
official board of the Avenue MethO-
dist Church.
Rev. DR.. William E. Leishman,
pastor of the Lewes Presbyterian
Church, was the speaker Of the NOR
ming. Dr. Leishman. an accomplished
orator, was well received by the
group.
Rev. Robert f. Green, pastor Of
the Harrington Methodist Church,
conducted the devotional services.
Mrs. Edward T. Hurley, church or
ganist, played for the devOtiOns.
Rev. +. N. Shockley of Dover,
president of the association, presid-
ed. Rev. J. B. Vaughn, pastor Of the
Milton Methodist Church, and secre-
tary of the association, read the min
utes of the last meeting Of the group.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
LOCAL POLICE
DEPARTMENT Is
REORGANIZED
Wilson w. Moore Selected
AS Captain Of The In
creased Force.
CAR IS PURCHASED
One OF The New Officers
Resigns After Serving
On Two Patrols.

The reorganization of the police
department of Milford was cOmplet-
ed last Friday when the City Coun-
Gil accepted the police cOmmittee's s
recommendations, which urged that
Wilson w. Moore be made captain OF
new force selected.
The committee, consisting of May
or Edward c. Evans, COuncilmen j.
Brainard POOre and C. V. Wilker-
son, recommended that Moore be
made captain of the police at once.
The other officers appointed are ::
Harry Rust, Andrew KOsci. Robert
Griffith, all of Milford. and Norris
Sherwood. of Magnolia. All of these
are new officers except Kosci
Mr. Griffith served on the force
Saturday and Sunday evening and
turned in his uniform with his res
ignation on Monday morning. Mr.
Sherwood was Immediately sworn
in and is now working the night
shift.
Police Car Ordered
An order has been placed for a
police car for the city, equipped
with a radio. A police telephone
system and local radio signal sys-
TEN will be installed.
The police will be equipped with
new uniforms, similar to the New
Jersey State Police. Patrols will be
arranged for day and night
A police room and Office will be
established in the Municipal Build
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
KENT All DRAMATIC
CONTEST MARCH l4-15
Annual AFFAIR VIII Be Held At Caes.
ar Rodney High School

With eight plays scheduled to be
presented in two groups. the Kent
County 4-H Clubs are holding inten-
sive practice sessions in prepara-
ton for the 7th annual All Dramatic
Contest to be held in the Caesar
Rodney Auditorium. Thursday and
Friday evenings. March II and Is. it
was announced by Miss Helen l..
COmstock. Kent county club agent
According to Miss COmstOck, the
groups presenting plays on Thurs
day evening will be Clayton Clod-
cites. Westville. Wild Cats and Ken
ton.
The clubs giving their plays on
Friday evening will be Senior Car
dinals of Houston. Clayton ClodhOp-
pers, Smyrna Wide Awakes, and I'm
ion Blue Jays.
These plays are One-act plays and
the time will he not less than 20 min
utes or more than 40 minutes.
II is planned to have dancing af-
ter the plays; for that reason the
program will begin promptly at 1880
o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-08
FRANK j. ELTON IS
HOST TO ROTARIAlGS
Genial President Entertained At
Supper At His New Greenhouse

President Frank ]. Elton Of the
Milford Rotary Club entertained the
members of the club at supper last
Monday evening.
President Elton who recently I'm
ished a splendid addition to his
greenhouse plant, had the architect,
John Seton, explain to the club
members some of the working prin-
ciples of the plant. which is one OF
the largest and best equipped on the
Eastern Shore.
The supper also celebrated Mr.. FL
tons tenth year as a florist In this
community. All Of the members re-
ported splendid evening and many
were greatly interested in the tour
which Mr.. Elton conducted through
his various hot houses, especially
interesting were his Easter lily and
carnation houses. In these Mr.. Elton
has growing thousands Of these
beautiful flowers for the Easter
trade.