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Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Hghvay Work
Worm 100000
NowB Being Planned
Commission In Session
Last Friday Approves
$155,OOO.OO Administra-
tiOn Building For Do
yer; Bids Opened.

The State Highway Department
approved a $275.000 construction
program in Dover last Friday af-
ternoon, and bids for construction
of some of the four units included
are expected to go out within a few
days.
The program is to include high
way administration building in Do
yer, highway garage, repair shop.
and Kent county resident engt-
neer's office at Dover, and motor
vehicle department buildings and
permanent testing lanes at Dover
and Georgetown.
The department has been making
ready for the construction program
for some time, and plans have al
ready been drawn for the units to
be constructed. In some cases the
department had options on the land
to be used, and was awaiting only
passage and approval of the appro-
priation bill before proceeding with
the work.
W. w. Mack, chief engineer of
the department, said it is expected
to have construction under way be-
fore the end of 1941.
S155,OO0 Building
The estimated cost of the admin
Istration building at Dover is $780,
300; of the garage, repair shop, and
engineers office, $45, 900; and of the
motor vehicle buildings and testing
anes, $4,000 each.
The administration building will
,e near the Legislative Hall. II will
,e of colonial architecture and OF
bout the proportions of the present
Irchives and corporation depart
nent building, but with an exten-
ion to the rear to provide more
pace. Two stories will be of brick,
nd the third will have an attic
appearance from the exterior.
The building, according to pres
mt plans, viii contain Offices for
he chief engineer, secretary, mo
or Eahieie oaaaa i0aeFg saRezt
sndent Of state police, some dis
isions of the motor vehicle de-
artment, and general highway Of
ces, with drafting rooms on the
bird floor.
The new building is expected to
Increase the efficiency of the high
Vay department by housing all Its
york under one roof, and will also
make space available In the old
tate House and annex for other
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Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
MAN Is Indicted For
1sts Degree
7. W. Wilkinson, Charged With The
Murder OF His Wife

His case will be heard Sunday
evening, June 1, in the Calvary
Methodist Church of Milford, at
7:45 O'Clock. Judge G. Roland Mes
sick will preside. The, defendant
has secured as his counsel, Fulton
Downing. Prosecutor s. J. Fickel
Of Westerville, Ohio, will represent
the state. 1t is reported that Sheriff
Herman Johnson is keeping close
watch over the prisoner. Senti-
ment in the community is running
high, owing TO the brutal nature
of the crime, and reports has It
that the state is depending on its
star witness, Mrs. @. Pretyman
Carey, for the main evidence that
will convict wilkinson. Herbert
Nichols, state fingerprint expert,
will be put on the stand to identify
the fingerprints found on the book
ends with which the crime was
committed. 1t has not been learned
whether the prisoners little daugh-
ter, Ruthie Kimmel, will be put on
the stand to testify against her ia
ther. There may be some difficulty
in securing jury, because of wide
spread prejudice existing in the
community.
This dramtic trial, Prisoner at
the Bar" will be presented in the
Calvary Methodist Church of Mil
lord, Sunday evening, June 1, at 7:45
o'clock. All are welcome to wit
ness this dramatization in which
more than twenty local persons will
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Milford Votes For
DayightSaving Time
City Clocks VIII Be Turned Ahead Tomorrow, Sat-
HdGy, At Midnight; 1862 Persons Voted At Ref
erendum Held On Tuesday Of This Week.

Beginning tomorrow. Saturday,
May 81, at midnight, all city clocks
will be turned ahead one hour, as
the result Of the referendum held
at City Hall on Tuesday, when the
residents of this city definitely vot-
ed to go on daylight saving for the
balance of the summer months.
With the change Milford has
Joined the rapidly increasing num-
ber of Delaware cities and towns
that are setting their clocks and
watches by daylight saving.
To date, Newark, Middletown,
Smyrna, Dover, Camden Wyoming,
Milford and Lewes
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Long FurLOugh For
Men Of The I98th
Special Train Left Camp
Edwards For This State
Last Night

More than 1000 members of the
19Sth Coast Artillery, A. A., Della
ware National Guard, will be in
Wilmington on leave over Memorial
Dsy.
A special round trip fare was
made available to the soldiers. They
left the camp on special train at
10:15 o'clock last night and will ar
rive in Wilmington at 7:11 o'clock
this morning.
The soldiers will leave Whining
ton on'the return trip at 2:44 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon and arrive at
Camp Edwards at midnight. Unit
commanders have been directed to
issue as many furlough passes as
possible for the Memorial Day trip.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Milford Chronicle
s Office To Be Closed
Saturday Afternoons

The Milford Chronicle busi-
ness office will, starting to-
morrow, Saturday, May 81. and
continuing through the sum-
mer months, close at noon on
Saturdays.
Persons having business
with the Office will confer a
real favor ON the employees by
calling for jobs before noon on
Saturdays. All work completed
Friday at s o'clock will be
placed in the business office,
where it can be obtained Sat
urday morning. Sale bills COM
pleted and uncalled for by Sat
urday noon will be placed in
the noon mail for Monday de-
livery.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
fredericksburg F
Man Killed IN
Head-On Crash
At Bridgeville
Adrian E. Bryan Victim
Of Head-On Collision
b etw cen Car And
Truck; Four Others In
Milford Hospital.

One man was killed and four per-
sons injured, three Of them seri-
ously in a head-on collision of a
truck and pleasure car one-half a
mile north of the Bridgeville Sta
ton of the state police shortly af-
ter 2 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Odrian Z. Bryan, 72 years of age,
of fredericksburg, Md, was killed.
The injured are Roy Venables. 46
years old, operator of the car; Her
man Wright, Andy Richardson, and
Gerland Bee, all of fredericksburg.
Given First Aid
Venables was driving north when
the accident occurred, state police
said. James o. Spady of Kipto-
peake, Va, was driving the truck
which was proceeding south.
Wright, Richardson, Venables
and Bee, were given first aid treat
ment by DR.. g. Metzler of Bridge
Vile Bee was released after treat
ment but Wright and the other
three were taken to the Milford
Hospital.
Truck, Car Demolished
Both the truck and the pleasure
car were demolished by the col
lision and the occupants of the
pleasure car thrown out onto the
highway.
State police of the Bridgeville
station said a charge of man
will be placed against
Spady. ..,..
Bryan's death brought the total
death toll for auto accident deaths
Tor Delaware up to "a for this year
with is in the like per-
cd last year.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Alumni Banquet
Next Tuesday Night
Old Grads Finally Decide TO Fete.
Graduates; Wiley To Speak

Following a custom of several
years standing the Milford High
School Alumni Association will en-
tertain the members of the 1941
graduating class of the Milford High
School at q banquet to be served in
the Social Hall of Avenue Metho-
dist Church, next Tuesday evening,
June 8, at seven o'clock.
For, time it looked as though
the banquet would not be held this
year, but a group of loyal alumni,
composed chiefly of the young la
dies of the organization, and the
officers headed by President Charles
Breme, met at the home Of the pres
ident on Tuesday evening and for
the banquet plans.
The guest speaker of the evening
will be the Hon. Earle d. Wiley,
of State. Mr.. Wiley is
we'll known in this city, and is ex-
pected to give an inspiring and in
talk.
The committee decided because
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Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30

have already changed their time
from standard to daylight.
Voting on the question in this
city started at noon ON Tuesday
and continued until six o'clock.
During this time 1862 residents of
the city voted-this is about one
half of the vote generally cast at a
mayorality election. OF this num-
ber 293 voted for the change while
So were opposed. Judges for the
election comprised members Of the
Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis
Club and Rotary Club. The groups
worked in relays and donated their
services to the city.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
400 Attended Annual
Merchandise Fair
Silver Cups Won By Ben
Franklin Store, d. Cooper
smith During 2-Day Meet

Approximately 400 interested
spectators attended the annual Q
day May Merchandise Fair, held
last Thursday and Friday evenings
in the Milford Community Build
ing.
The fair held each May is made
possible by the cooperation Of the
local merchants and the merchan-
dising class of Milford High
School, taught by Henry Gram.
An outstanding feature this year
was the presentation Of silver low
ing cups to those merchants who
had the most attractive booths at
the fair. Judges were G. A. Glyer,
assistant supervisor OF distributive
education for the State of Della
ware, William Henry, instructor of
district education at Dover and
Fred Geyer. past president Of the
Milford Parent Teacher Associa-
tion. Scoring was based on origi-
nality, balance, selling appeal, coli
or effect, lighting and background.
First prize went to Ben Franklin
Store with Dorsey Bowen, Jr., as
the decorator; second prize to d.
Coopersmith Store, Miss Frances
Mills, decorator; honorable men
tion, Garrett L. Grier Store, Chas.
wilbur Hammond, decorator.
Mr.. Giyer. who had just returned
from convention Of supervisors
and federal regional agents, said:
at is the most unique and out
standing project in the field of dis
tributive education, no one at the
convention could report on any
thing comparable to It.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Sussex Trustees Are
Named By Richards
3. s. Slayer, c. /. Joseph, C. v.
Townsend On Building Unit

IaHr
Colonel Edgar s. Slayer Of re-
hoboth Beach, Charles /. Joseph of
Angola, and Chester v. Townsend
Of near Dagsboro, have been named
by Judge Charles s. Richards as
members Of the commission to su-
pervise and manage the Sussex
county court house, the court house
annex, and the prison farm. The
commission was named under an
act of the General Assembly pass
ed at the recent session.
Colonel Slayer, retired army Of
fcer, is director of public safety at
the resort. Mr.. Joseph is a farmer
of Indian River District and a for
mer deputy state auditor. Mr.
Townsend is a farmer and livestock
dealer. Mr.. Joseph is the Demo-
cratic member of the commission.
The commission has organized by
electing Mr.. Townsend as president
and Colonel Slayer as secretary.
Colonel Slayer is named for three
years, Mr.. Joseph for two years,
and Mr.. Townsend for one year.
Judge Richards has appointed
Captain Harry v. Lyons of Lewes
and DR.. Joseph B. NAPLES of
Georgetown, as jury commissioners
Tor Sussex county.
They will succeed Charles D. Alb
oott, of Milford, and Dallas D. Gull
yer of Seaford, who are members of
he State Highway Commission.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Library Board Is
Named By Governor
Nine Members Appointed To ReOr-
ganized Commission

Governor Walter w. Bacon ap-
pointed a new Delaware Library
Commission last Friday after sign
ing Senate Bill No. 1853 which au-
thorized reorganization of the
group.
Appointed for fve-year terms are
Miss Charlotte G. Mahaffy, Will
mington; j. Edward Goslee, Stock
ley; George R. Miller, Jr., Smyrna.
Those serving three-year terms
will be-; Mrs Salome d. Edgeworth,
Dover; Mrs. Anna T. Prettyman,
Milford; H. A. Carpenter, Whining
ton, and for one-year terms: Mrs.
Olive Sharp, Harrington; Mrs.
Margaret Cannon, Bridgeville, and
Jesse L. Shepherd, Middletown.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Roadside Prizes Are
Listed BY Committee
Three Prizes OF ss5 And An AmerI-
can Flag Each WIN Be Given

Three prizes Of s25 and an Amer
lean flag each will be given again
this year to owners of roadside
properties by the Active Committee
for Roadside Identification in Della
ware, comprising Mrs. P. S. DUPONT,
Mrs. Irenee dupont, and Mrs. Henry
3. Thompson.
The prizes are offered, according
to members of the committee, TO
promote roadside beauty" and in
the hope that the contest will
arouse keen competition and a de-
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Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Legion To Present
Flags Here Today
Memorial Day Program VIII In
clude Presentation OF Emblems

AS a part of the Memorial Day
program to be held in Milford to-
day, there will be a presentation
of fiags by the American Legion
Post of Milford to the City of Mil
ford.
One flag will be used in the Plaza
Square, and the other will be used
at the new recreation park and
bathing beach.
This week the graves of over 400
veterans of the Civil, Spanish-Am-
erican and World War No. 1, in
this section will be decorated with
flags which are being distributed
and placed by Captain Anthony S.
Summers.
A Memorial Day program was
held at the Milford Rotary Club
on Monday evening. The
guest speaker was George Ehing-
er of Dover, department command
er of the American Legion. The in
teresting program was prepared by
Captain Anthony s. Summers.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Building Strong Americans" Is
Theme Of Sussex Home Makers

In line with the emphasis being
placed on nutrition as part of the
national defense program, Sussex
County Home Demonstration Clubs
will discuss Building Strong Am
ericans" at their June meetings.
These meetings will be given by
leaders from each Of the clubs. A
training meeting for these leaders
will be given by Mrs. Helen McKin-
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30

ley, assistant director of extension
service, on Tuesday, May "a, at the
Nanticoke Community House be-
ginning at 1880 p. m. Each leader
was asked to bring some article of
food with her SO that an exhibit of
the proper amount of foodstuffs
necessary to insure good nutrition
could be set up for discussion
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Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30

THE MILFORD BATHING BEACH AND
i PLAYGROUND solicit contributions
from out-of-town Merchants who de-
liver wholesale to MILFORD RETAIL
STORES and, who we feel will con-
tribute 10 this worthy cause. You are
respectfully requested to make donation
through;
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
Weekly Weather
Report For Milford

From Wednesday, May 81, To
Tuesday, May "a, Inclusive
Charles J. HolzmueIler, weather
recorder for Milford, reports the
following atmospheric conditions
prevailed in this vicinity from
Wednesday. May 21, to Tuesday,
Nav q. inclusive:
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30
TeTnperature
Total Rainfall

Total Rainfall ..... IL
The following winds and condi-
tions prevailed during the same
period:
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-30

Name Of Local Merchant
, 1941-07-01

in due course that will be brought
about in the same manner in
which the UE has brought about
constant improvements to our
membership employed by more
than 800 other companies under
contract with the UE. ! am con-
fident that our members in the
GIN plants will now undertake
the job of administering this con-
tract, and taking full advantage
of the gains made in this contract
to complete the organization of
the plants, and that our officers
and members will live up to the
terms and provisions of the con-
tract and see to it that grievances
are handled in accordance with
established procedure, and that
our local unions will energetically
serve the interest of our individ-
ual members day by day on the
ioh
, 1941-07-01

During all stages of the negotia-
tons, the negotiators kept the
membership advised, and the con-
tract was ratified in a democratic
manner. Upon instructions from
the membership, the contract was
signed by the representatives of
the Union and the representatives
of the corporation. This is the first
National Agreement signed be-
tween the UE and General Motors.
During the entire existence of
our International Union, we
have established an unbroken
record of fulfilling all of our
obligations In all contracts that
we have signed with any COM
pany.
We know that our membership
in the General Motors plants is
justly entitled to additional i'm
provements in their working con-
ditions, and we are confident that
, 1941-07-01

the construction of new plants for
the Auto, Aircraft, Refrigerator
and other such corporations
plants which will then be rented,
to these corporations, for a few
dollars a year.
1t is my opinion that at least as
many millions should be put into
housing projects for the workers
who man these plants. AS things
are now we live under deplor-
able conditions. We pay high rents
and most of us do not have
enough rooms for the size of our
family.
BE WISE-ORGANrZE
, 1941-07-01

Its MAKE NC8 NEXT UE-C10
, 1941-07-01
Sc
WON AT D-P-L
THRU UNION
BE WISE-ORGANTZE

Dayton Power & Light workers
are joining the Go family SO
rapidly that a Local Charter has
already been secured, and tenn
porary officers elected.
The reason for the swing to the
CLIO is the fact that a So per hour
raise was won as a result of the
Unions organizational activity.
DP&L officials hope to buy off
the employees with this petty in
crease and have also already start
ed a company union. But DP&L
employees will not be fooled!
They welcome this first "CIO
Dividend" and are going out after
more!
At a meeting held last Thurs
day, Stewards for each division
were also selected. They will map
out an organizational program to
secure a Labor Board election in
the shortest possible time. At
Thursdays meeting, Leroy VIM
wood, Go representative for the
Utility Workers Organizing Com
mittee, pledged full support to
DP&L workers in their efforts to
establish a militant, rank and file
Union, dedicated 10 improving
wages, and conditions of employ
ment in all divisions of the COM
pany.
Brother Winwood pointed Out
that the Labor Board protects
every workers right to join q
union of his own free choice. He
urged each member to become an
organizer, and build the new
DP&L Local Union as rapidly a
possible so that the benefits Of
Union organization could be en-
joyed all the sooner
Regular meetings of the new
Local will be held. Watch foi
special leaflets announcing them
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, 1941-07-01

LET'S MAKE MGR NEXT -. UE-cIo
, 1941-07-01

The new contract includes a
general wage increase of 1Of
per hour (Which now makes zoe
recently negotiated); all mini
NUNS are raised 15f; an annual
bonus ranging up to 40 hours
pay; wage standards protected
on transfers.
Machine men on lathes,
planes, shapers, ETC., get $1.35
minimum, leaders $1.55. The
plant minimum Is SOC for JAM
tors and sweepers.
Dayton and Detroit tool shops
do business with the same COM
The cost of living is higher
, 1941-07-01


in Dayton than in Detroit. Ger
tainly Dayton tool and die makers
deserve rates equal to or higher
than Detroit.
The UE-CIO has established a
Tool and Die Local Union in
Dayton. We urge every tool and
die maker and machinist to join
the UE Local, and enjoy the bene-
fits of Union organization.
For protection TODAY, and in
surance against the hazards of
tomorrow, join YOUR Union,
the Dayton Tool and Die Local,
UE-CIO.
, 1941-07-01
Victory
dance for
Egry, July II

The workers at Egry Register
will celebrate their victory with
a dance on Saturday, July IL, at
the Shell Cafe on Troy Street. All
the Union workers of Dayton and
their friends are invited to attend.
The price of admission Is only
thirty cents. A good orchestra will
play from 9 p. m. until?
LET'S MAKE MGR NEXT -. UE-CIO
, 1941-07-01
FLASH!

Word has been received that
the Clio has won the coveted
Camden Plan of Housing for
Dayton.
The project calls for 500 homes
and will be constructed IN Van
buren, township On the outskirts
Of Dayton. Watch for details in
the next edition Of the Dayton
Union News.
, 1941-07-01
LELAND LOCAL 8O4

Don't forget your next meet
ing, Members II will be
held Wednesday, July 18th, at
UE Hall, 8 E. Fifth St. The
Second and Third trick will
meet at 100 p. M. and the
Day shift will meet at 1880
p. M. This is the day that we
elect officers for the coming
year SO let's attend this
meeting and see that capable
officers are selected at this
time ! :!
, 1941-07-01
MATLES STRESSES TEAMWORK
on GM NEGOTIATIONS

wish to take this occasion to express the appreciation of the
International Union for the wonderful cooperation and teamwork
of all the GIN locals during the recent negotiations of the National
Contract. The Negotiating Committee composed of representatives
of all locals have done their utmost in order to secure the best con-
tract they could from the General Motors Corporation.
, 1941-07-01
DETROIT TOOL AND DIE
MAKERS WIN INCREASE

CLIO Tool and Die Makers of Detroit, have just signed a new
reement, which provides for large wage increases, and many other
MON improvements.
, 1941-07-01

Recognizing the fact that neither
straight rental nor installment
purchase methods meet the chang
ing requirements of the average
family, The Camden Plan provides
a program for the ultimate mutual
ownership of homes. Ali residents
become members of the manage
ment corporation; this corporation
and through it the residents, will
become the permanent owners of
the whole property.
Advantages are as follows
1. Transfer from dwelling of
one size to another without
loss of equity saving.
2. A full share Of all
economies affected by careful
management.
3. Cash refunds of a sub
stantial portion of equity saw
ing when necessary.
A. Cash refunds for careful
maintenance of dwelling.
s Participation in manage
ment and operation of the
company and property.
CAMDEN PLAN
The Camden Housing Plan is
becoming popular among the
workers throughout the country.
The Michigan Auto Workers, the
Akron Rubber Workers, the
Electrical Workers, and the Ship
Builders are enthused over the
Camden Housing Plan.
This is a Park Project with COM
plete community facilities, play
grounds, social and vocational
centers, private yards for each
family, and an abundance of sun
shine and fresh air.
These dwellings, are carefully
planned to provide maximum hv-
ing space per dollar of cost. Kit
chens have cupboards, sink, and
laundry trays. Bathrooms have
built in bathtub and medicine
chest There is plenty of closet
space. Each dwelling has an oil
burner and a hot water tank.
Electricity, gas, and water r
purchased by the management
corporation at wholesale rates and
charged to each resident on a pro
rata basis.
DEFENCE HOUSING
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, 1941-07-01
DEFENCE HOUSING

As you know, tens Of millions
Of dollars are being poured into
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-24
HEALTH UNIT In
new QUARTERS

Driven out Of the LeBlond
building by a fire Sunday. the
Monroe County Health unit wiIl
reopen Monday. Dec. - with tern
porary headquarters IN the Del
monico Building. Els Duxal street
An persons who assisted fire.
men by saving surgical instru-
ments. medical equipment and o.
flee supplies are requested 70 re-
turn them 10 the Health Unit
Dr.. J. 3. Parramore. head Of the
organization said today that serv-
ice at the Health UNIT win Be n
surned from where Il left OF
The temporary office IS IN the
same block as the old che Despite
the holiday. Dr.. Parrsnore's as
sistants and Office staff are work
ing overtime 70 have the new
headquarters ready as soon as pos
sible.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-12-24
u. S.-FILIPIN0
FORCES FIGHTING

Continued from PAGE One9
Philippines. 1t seemed TO be
headed for two points indicating
that an attempt was being made
by the japanese to decoy Gen.
Macarthur into splitting his
forces.
Washington estimates that more
than 10000 Japs have been
landed on Luzon and that $4,000
Of these are in the Lingayen Gull
area.
Already, American and Filipino
forces are outnumbered. The
numerically superior enemy is
apparently attempting to sweep
down the wide valley leading &c
Manila.
A wall of men and steel is pro-
tecting communications south OF
the capital and this front seems &c
be unbreached The situation in
the north and west, however. Is
critical.
While no confirmation could BE-
obtained from army officials, re.
ports persisted that Al of the 81
japanese troopships which at
/ tempted to invade Luzon Monday
had been sunk off Lingayen it
self.