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Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
KILLED
BY DOVER TRAIN
Two Companions Injured
AS Express Hurls Car
! Eighty Feet.

One man was killed and two 9TH
ers injured Monday morning when
an automobile in which they were
riding to work was struck and hurl-
ed so feet by Pennsylvania ex-
press-milk train at the Forest Street
crossing about 400 feet north of the
Dover railroad station.
The dead man was Dean Seeney,
3S, of near Cheswold.
The injured, who are in the Kent
General Hospital, are; Orville See
ney, 40, cousin of Dean, and Will
lard Mosley, 80. All were employed
in Dover as carpenters.
Failed TO Hear Train
al ding to ei4as 20 Cempte.
watchman at the crossing, the dri-
yer, believed to have been Dean, fall
ed to see him or hear the approach
ing train, which was not scheduled
to stop here.
They came down the road at only
about 20 miles an hour, SO far as 1
could estimate" LeCompte said. Il
kept blowing on my whistle and
waving the danger sign, but they
kept coming on.
Then as they reached the tracks
they realized their danger and the
driver swerved the car to the right,
but it was too late. The train seemed
to strike it sidewise, completely
wrecking it. 1t seemed as if all in
the car must have been killed"
Hits Watchman's Car
The car, which was proceeding
east, was hurled against the machine
sTurn to Pare s. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
SEN. TUNNEL ON
SEVERAL COMMITTEES
New U. s. Senator Has Been Named
To Naval Affairs Group

Senator James M. Tunnel has
been appointed to membership on
the important Senate Committee of
Naval Affairs, Privileges and Elec-
tions, Interstate Commerce, Claims
and Pensions. These assignments
are indicative of special recognition
of the new Senator from Delaware
because of the serious problems fac
ing the government during the Sew
enty-Seventh Congress.
The position of Senator Tunnell
on the Naval Affairs Committee is
considered important because of the
geographic location of Delaware bor-
dering on the Atlantic Ocean and the
Delaware Bay and the strategic po-
sition of his state in the program of
national defense.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
C. E. Banning Will Con-
tinue To Serve City
Pending Decision.
THAW REAPPOINTED
AS CITY MAGISTRATE
C. V. WilkersOn Sworn In,
R.. C. Barnard Absent
Due To Illness.

Temporary reappointment of
Charles e. Banning as city manager
at a salary of $500 per month was
announced Tuesday night at the re-
organization meeting of City Coun-
ell. Remsen c. Barnard, who was
reelected councilman on Monday of
this week, is i'll and final action on
the city managership will not be TAX
en- until his return, 1t was pointed
out. Mr.. Banning has been serving
as city manager at salary of $500
per year. He also is superintendent
Of the power and water plant.
Mr.. Banning in his request to coun-
ell for $4,000 year stated that five.
years ago he and his father, the late
Thomas Banning, each received $3.50
per month, his father for serving as
the power plant superintendent and
he for being city manager. Since
the death OF his father. EsT. Banning
stated he has carried on both posi-
tions, and therefore did not believe
his request unreasonable, especially
in view Of the increased amount Of
work
c. Van Nuis Wilkerson, also re-
ctcttSQ ~ CUuuClis Wd5 SWOln III Dy
David A. Clements.
Following are reappointments
made by council:
Secretary-treasurer, T. Carlisle
Collins; clerk, ]. Arthur Sockrider;
bOokkeeper, Willard Hall; assistant
Agnes Benson; city hall
superintendent, William Hudson;
of streets, Oscar
Ackerman, assisted by Joseph and
Benjamin Carpenter.
Aaafsfsat .fNf ae aF
and wafef plant Harold clifton,
assisted by Howard Collins, Joseph
Messick, George Hill, Ewell Dowdy,
md L. d. Meredith; sewage disPos-
Il plant superintendent, Risdon
George NJ. Fisher again
will be city solicitor.
Harry B. Thaw was reappointed
,ity magistrate and Mr.. Clements,
lcting magistrate The board of
lealth comprises E. F. Smith, ]. B.
ooore, DR.. S. M. D. Marshall, George
3. Davis, and Mr. Wilkerson. The
'olice force was reappointed as fol-
ows: Capt. Wilson w. Moore, Sergt.
Harry Rust, Alfred Cohen, Norris
George Jester, and James
Iolleger, patrolmen. Only two of the
our wards reported assessors:
'irst, John wilkins, and Fourth,
iurtis Vinyard
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
STATE PLACED 27fH
IN INAUGURAL PARADE
Penna. @COps" Coveted Honor To
Disgust OF DeIawareans

Pennsylvania was accorded the
honOrs of leading the procession of
states in the inaugural parade at
Washington Monday, an honor his
torically Delaware's as the First
State. The Delaware party was
dropped to twenty-seventh place in
line. Immediately ahead of New
Jersey.
Made just before the procession
swung down Pennsylvania Avenue,
the shift brought heated protests
from Lieut.-Gov. Edward w. Cooch,
who represented Gov. Richard G.
McMullen, and from DeIaware's leg
islative leaders.
inaugural officials said the change
was made because Delaware's gov
ernor, Richard G. McMuIlen was not
in attendance, but Democratic lead
ers insisted that U. s. Senator James
M. Guffey of Pennsylvania manipu-
lated the change Ito place himself
at the head of the line"
Monday night Delaware's official
party of 40 persons staged an indig-
nation meeting when 1t was decided
that protests will be laid before Con-
gress through U. S. Senators James
H. Hughes and James M. Tunnell.
State Senators Paul r. Rinard and
j. Carl McGuigan, Republican and
Democratic floor leaders, respective
ly. who were members OF the Della
ware party, discussed the possibility
of filing protest through Legislative
resolution.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
AUDIT DISCLOSES
MILFORD ASSETS
EXCEED MILLION
Financial Condition OF
City Excellent; Big Bal
ance Reported.
REPORTS ARE READ
1910 Revenue Was $751;
1925 AS Compared To
$143,642 In 1889.

The city of Milford is now a mil
lion-dollar corporation, financial re-
ports given at the annual citizens
meeting last Friday night revealed
The total fixed assets are $1,026,-
050.93 with the light and water
plant, valued at $5S4,76s, as the
largest item.
The city has $5,6S1.sS in the bank,
an increase of 1896 over 1888. The
1910 revenue was S157, ,757.26 COM
pared with $13,642 the year prev
ious. In 1889 the city spent $886.66
in excess of revenue received while
last year the city took in and re-
tanned S13,2S4.36 more than in 1888.
While there was an increase in
the sum spent in the police depart
ment, Mayor Edward C. Evans ex-
planned new equipment was pur-
chased and the force brought to
the peak of its efficiency.
Forecasts Rate Slash
The mayor also said that due to
the excellent showing Of the power
and light plant q reduction in cleo
trio rates is a possibility for the
near future"
Mr.. Campbell, representing James
W. Burns and Co., the city auditors,
in this statement of Mayor
Evans and paid a glowing tribute to
the city officials for their efficient
works for the city.
City Manager Charles e. Banning !
reported on municipal improvements
including extension Of water, cleo
.ric and sewer services and street |
repairs. He also said many improve
nents in municipal services are
planned for this year. The total |
bonded Indebtedness of the city is
'2S6,000 with current liabilities $24,-
100. Total current assets are s45,-
l64.52. The city manager also re-
ported the light and water receipts,
zhich were. (. 81 4, & I Is s1e1Q. 4 Last !
,ear were $fz2, 2,f70.9S.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
CITY wins WPA
PARK PROJECT
Govern m ent Approves
$S9,S71 For Plans; May
or Aids In Drive.

Sparked by the determined efforts
of Mayor Edward C. Evans, the Mil
ford Recreation Park and Bathing
Beach program will soon become a
reality With The notification from
Washington this week that the pro-
gram had been approved by the Fed
eral government. and $Ss,S71 has
been appropriated through the WPA
to establish the project. -,s,
This amount is to be utilized for
labor and 10 per cent of the mate
rials used.
Locally enough money has been
raised to purchase the property
which is situated around Marshall's
mill pond along the Rehoboth Boule-
ward
Plans have been drawn and ap-
proved for the park, and work will
begin as soon as the weather per-
mits.
This project when completed will
be the most outstanding of its par
ticular type on the Peninsula, and
every organization in the commun-
ity is being encouraged by Mayor
Evans and the committee to take
part in the drive for any funds
which may be later required.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
KENT TEACHERS HELD
ELECTION LAST FRIDAY
Paul HOdgsOn, Dover, President;
Maurice Bower, Milford, V.-Pres.

Paul Hodgson, of Dover, was
elected president of the Kent County
Education Association last Friday al
the twentieth annual meeting in the
John Bassett Moore School. He
succeeds George r. Miller, Jr., of
Smyrna.
Other officers are: Vice-president,
Maurice Bower, Milford; secretary
treasurer, Hattie Cool, Caesar Rod
ney School; directors, Mrs. Belle G.
Allen, FELTON,; Lester A. Judy, Farm
ington, and David Green.
The address of welcome was given
by DR.. H. v. Holloway, state super
of public instruction.
Features of the morning session in
cluded a dance demonstration by
Temple University students and an
aviation show presented by the Ben
jamin Franklin Institute.
The aviation show featured mod
els of all types of airplanes with
yTurr to Page }. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
LEGISLATIVE PRINTING
AWARDED ON TUESDAY
House Awards Made In Morning; /;
Senate In Afternoon

The Delaware House of Represen-
tatives acted ON the printing awards
on Tuesday morning. Seven firms
submitted bids to the printing COM
mittee headed by Representative
Robert H. Richards, Jr., Republican
floor leader.
The Milford Chronicle Publishing
Company of Milford was awarded
the contract for printing the calen-
dar and index at price of 1854 per
page for the first 100 copies and go
cents per page for each additional
100 copies.
Other House bids were awarded
as follows:
Bills-State Sentinel. Dover. price
$l.9S per page for the first 100
copies and 80 cents per page for
each 100 additional copies.
Rule books - Newark Printing
Company, Newark, total price, $7S.
Roll call books-Star Publishing
Wilmington, total price.
$3.50.
Assorted printed forms and sup
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Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
KINDERGARTEN TO
OPEN HERE FEB. 3RD
Mrs. HRIIett Vlnyard win Begin
Second Semester On That Date

Mrs, Hallett Vinyard has an
nounced that the second semester OF
her kindergarten will open on Mon
day. February 3rd. This semester
will be devoted to preparing the
children for the first grade, empha-
sizing the social and devotional adj
justments. A complete reading re-
adjustment will be in effect, using
the books, Before We Read" by
William S. Gray and Marian Mon
roe; Here We Co." by Emmett
Belts. and the pre-primer, Happy
Days" by Mabel .O'Donnell.
The music program will include
rhythm work with records, as we'll
as songs and singing games. Word
recognition by members viii be in
tensified. Art work will be along
more creative lines.
Mrs. Hallett urges the parents to
register their children early, as only
a limited number will be taken.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
CONNIE MACK
GUEST OF LOCAL
HIGH SCHOOL
Veteran Manager OF Phil
adelphia Athletics Ad-
dressed Assembly.
PRESENTED LETTERS
Mr.. Mack Was introduced.
By DR.. Walter L. Grier,
School Board Head.
PRESENTED LETTERS

Connie Mack, veteran baseball
manager of the Philadelphia Athlet-
les, was present on Wednesday
morning for the weekly assembly OF
High School students and presented
the annual awards to the members
of the football squad and the cheer
leaders. Mr.. Mack, who was intro
duced by DR.. Walter L. Grier, presi-
dent of the local school board, ad-
dressed the students, telling inter-
esting things about his career as a
young catcher and later as mana
ger of the ball team, which has had
very colorful history, partly due to
its manager.
The students applauded long and
loud for the speaker, who was great
ly appreciated by them. Third-year
awards were given to Bob Maxwell,
Lloyd Elton, Hummel Sapp, Horace
Wiley, Douglas Lynch, Dolphus
Wilkins; second-year awards went
to Willard Tease, Bill Williams, Dick
James, Herman McNatt, Frank Tim
mons, Raymond Sparklin. and first
year awards were presented to
Frank Elton, Richard KINNEY, Tom
Faix, Harry Derrickson and Ralph
Hall. Letters were given by Mr.
Mack to the cheer-leaders, who we're
Hilda Patey. Esther Greenley, Mar
jorie Lee Mason, Gertrude Clark,
Evelyn Abbott and Jean Davis.
Coach Briggs was master of cere-
monies for the awarding. The pro-
gram for the assembly was as fol-
lows:
-March-The jolly Cop
persmith
Hymn-Integer Vitae.
Bible Reading-St. Mark 4-Dor-
othy Warren,
Lords Prayer.
Patriotic Song = Star Spangled
Banner.
Flag Salute.
Song Old Folks at Home. /
Presentation of Football Letters.
Cheer for Mr.. Mack.
School Song-Cheer for Old Mil
ford.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
GOV. ". W.BACON
MAKES PLEA
FOR ECONOM Y
New Executive Sees De-
felt OF $1,5OO,OOO Con-
fronting State.
INDICTED TUESDAY
Balanced Blu udget And
Curb On Treasury De-
mands Urged In Speech.
INDICTED TUESDAY

Walter W. Bacon was inaugurated
the fifty-nintl1 governor of Delaware
Tuesday at brief, but impressive
ceremony.
Close to 1900 persons from all sec
tions of the state and from every
walk of life were In the Dover Com
munity School field house when
Chief Justice Daniel ]. Layton adj
ministered the oath.
Economy was the keynote Of the
new chief executives 29-minute
message to the General Assembly
following the ceremony. He said the
state faces a deficit Of about $1,500,-
600. and ''if this deficit occurs, our
cash balance will amount TO s2.500,-
000.v
Waste and extravaganza win be
eliminated In his administration, the
Governor said. The time has
come to balance our state budget
and to resist added demands upon
the treasury" he said.
One Fund Plan Endorsed
Backing his economy plan with
endorsement of the "one-fund" sys-
tenn or handling the states finances,
Governor Bacon added that those
who oppose it must be in favor of
new taxes because they are opposed
to the diversion of funds"
Applause came from the audience
when the new chief executive an
nohnced that In keeping with the
traditional date of Thanksgiving, the
occasion will be marked during the
tenure Of his term on the last Thurs
day IN November.
The fiscal outlook 'is far from en-
couraging,p he said. An increase In
taxes Is Inevitable II the General
Assembly should heed the demands
Of devoted but superenthusiastic
citizens who insist on extending
government activities and increasing
anntl.ai Ions. he declared.
81, 100000 Surplus Urged
In your budget calculations he
said, 1T is urged that you allow for
q surplus of at least s2,500. 900, In
order that the state may operate
with the minimum amount OF short
term borrowing. Even with this
opening cash balance, l am informed
that some borrowing may be neces-
sary.
Turn 70 Pare 6. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
FAMILY HEALTH BASIS
OF. NATIONAL WELFARE
Delaware Families Urged To Keep
Well And Strong

Although the future is never cer-
tail, Miss Louise Whitcomb, home
management specialist for the Della
ware Agricultural Extension Service
OF the University of Delaware, feels
that now, more than ever before, a
strong, healthy nation is necessary.
And she says that a strong, healthy
nation is dependent on the health
and strength of its families.
During a recent talk, M. L. Wilson,
director of the u. s. Department of
Agriculture Extension Service, made
this statement
I'm a democracy things do not
happen until there is a widespread
understanding and acceptance of
specific problems. If only the great
mass of American people could be
brought to understand the unsatis-
factory nutrition status of 45,000,000
of our population and the relation
ship of this to the health and well
fare of the nation, plans to improve
this situation would soon be made"
Director Wilson's statement"
says Miss Whitcomb, makes appar-
ent to all Delaware families, both
farm and town, the fact that they
can best serve their country by
keeping well and strong"
When it comes to the proper
foods in the right amounts, farm
families are fortunate because they
have the land upon which to raise at
least a part of their food supply.
Farm families have space for a veg
etable garden, a berry patch and
perhaps even a small orchard. If
farm families plan their needs ahead,
they should have a variety of fresh
fruits and vegetables. BY canning
and storing the surplus, there will be
enough to last during winter months.
Besides producing vegetables and
iruits at home, many farm families
Usually find the time to care for a
lock of chickens, keep COWS, fatten
)igs and raise a calf or lamb. And
hose who raise wheat and corn Of
en- have the grain ground for their
'wn use. New food record sheets,
to aid farm families MAX
ng future food plans, are now avail
bile from Delaware county home
demonstration agents.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
OPENS AT HARRINGTON
Rev. DR.. Frank HersOn OF This City,
Weekly Speaker

The Dover School of Religion
sponsored by the churches of Kent
county, the Methodist Annual Con-
ference and the Dover Ministerial
Association held its first session in
the Peoples Congregational Church
in Dover last Monday evening. These
sessions will continue for six Mon
day evenings ending February "a.
Rev. E. M. Shockley, of Dover, has
been elected dean of the school,
while the Rev. Robert e. Green of
is promotion chairman
and Miss Mary Scotten of Dover, is
registrar and treasurer. The fol-
lowing courses are being offered:
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Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
PETIT, GRAND JURIES
ARE DRAWN In KENT
Two COIOred Jurors Are Included
In Petit Panel

Two colored jurors are included
on the petit jury for the February
term of the county courts for the
first time In Kent county.
The two are DIR. Richard S. Gross
ley, Second Representative District,
head of the Delaware State College
for Colored Students, and S. Marcel
lus Blackburn, Fifth Representative
District of the Booker T. Washing
ton School.
The juries were drawn by Jury
Commissioners Walker L. Mifflin
and Wilbur e. Jacobs.
The new grand jury follows: First
Representative District, w. G. An
thony; Second, Lewis Leonard;
Third, H. Clifford Clark; Fourth,
Webster Phillips; Fifth, Charles w.
s1ufn 70 Pass Q. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
MOTHERS AID FUND
CUT SEEN DISASTROUS
14s Children May Suffer If AllOt-
ment Is SIashed, Mrs. Worth Says

ment Is Slashed, Mrs. Worth Says
One hundred and, forty-eight chill
dren would be discharged and ap-
plications refused at the beginning
of the fiscal year II $4,000 is cut
from the Mothers Pension Commits
sion appropriation, Mrs. William A.
Worth, vice-chairman of the COM
mission, stated in a recent appeal
before the joint budget. committee
of the Legislature. Also present were
Miss Marie T. Lockwood, recording
secretary, and Miss A. Bernice
Quimby. executive secretary of the
agency.
Mrs. Worth presented the finan-
cial problems of the commission and
pointed out that should the appro-
priation of the agency be cut as
recommended by Gov. Richard G.
S07 Delaware children
would be denied the assistance for
which they are eligible under the
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Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
SCHOOL COURTMEN
DOWN FELTON,, 65-33
KINNEY And Wiley Stars As High.
lets "GO To Town"

The Milford High School boys
basketball team really went to town
last Friday evening when they
crushed the hitherto redoubtable
FELTON, courtmen 65 to 33. KINNEY,
forward and Horse" Wiley, the
"Bucs" big center, had a field day,
with Wiley piling up "a points and
KINNEY %. Both of these boys scor-
ed at will and from all points of the
compass.
In the preliminary game the Mil
ford Jay Wees won over the FELTON,
Junior Varsity. 10 to 8.
The scores follow:
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
Delaware Motor Truck Association
To MeetAt Dover On February 13

The Delaware Motor Truck AS
sociation, Inc, has issued announce
ments to the effect that the Associa-
ton is TO celebrate its first anni-
versary by the holding of a banquet
at the Hotel Richardson, Dover, on
Monday evening, February 3, at $3.50
o'clock pm. The Honorable Harold
@. Hoffman, Ex-Governor of the
State Of New Jersey will give the
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24

principal address. Mayor J. Wallace
Woodford of Dover will extend
greetings.
The first showing of a motion pic
ture entitled "Singing Wheels" will
feature very interesting program
which includes some specially num-
bers by mems glee club, juvenile
talent, and group singing. About 200
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Milford chronicle., 1941-01-24
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday, January Is, To
Tuesday, January p, Inclusive

Charles j. Holzmueller, weather
recorder for Milford, reports the fol-
lowing atmospheric conditions in this
vicinity from Wednesday, January
10. to Tuesday, January 21, inclu-
afUna
Evening star., 1941-03-23
Talk Of London

7 ROM the Rainbow Room, Davidson went
to the Roxy Theater. An English booking
agent saw the act there and signed it for a
short engagement at the London Palladium.
Davidson returned to his native England
to find himself still unheralded. But in two
weeks he was the talk of London. The short
stay heightened into a record run of nine
months. before 2,5OO,OOO people.
Once each year the best vaudeville acts
are assembled on special program for the
King and Queen in command performance.
The program had never before included
Continued on poss 13)
Evening star., 1941-03-23

the extreme opposite end of court, forty
four feet away.
As a British amateur, Davidson won vir-
tually every major badminton title in Great
Britain and Continental Europe. Then in
1885 he made decision that established him
in career. He decided to go to unconverted
America - a land of badminton opportunity.
At first Davidson played in American tour
naments. He defeated the best United States
player, Walter Kramer, of Detroit, 1876.
1913 in one tournament, and 15-1 in an ex
hibtion match.
The next year Davidson turned professional
and went on nationwide tour giving exhi-
bitions at clubs, stores and schools.
Badminton was just starting to bud in
this country BY the time Davidson finished
his tour it was in full bloom. The feather mer-
chant made it look so easy and entertaining
that people went home and began hitting
shuttlecock in their back yards
Davidson's first fame in America came in
an exhibition before $4,000 spectators at
Madison Square Garden. He next took his
act to the Rainbow Room in Radio City.
Every night after the exhibition the shuttle
master issued an open challenge to any of
the dine and dancers. A bottle of champagne
was offered to the person who could defeat
Davidson in a nine-point game, each chal
lenger starting with five points already
scored. Many of the socialites accepted the
challenge, but the champagne remained on
ice
Evening star., 1941-03-23
by Bob Calm

had seen the international badminton exhi-
bitionist, Ken Davidson, in performance at
the London Palladium Davidson made the
shuttle sport look so easy that Tilden chal-
experience and racket technique Tilden felt
he could give Davidson a close contest.
The badminton match was arranged and
Tlden was confident as he took mis- position
to start serving the shuttlecock. The tennis
master hit high serve and Davidson re-
turned towering clear" or lob. Big Bill
prepared to smash the one-sixth ounce of
feathers and cork with all the power of his
famous cannonbal serve. He connected
squarey and the feathered bird zoomed
Evening star., 1941-03-23

~IG Bill Tilden threw his racket on the
court. wobbled to the sideline, slumped
- disgustedly on bench. 1t wasn't t merely
losing match to that clown on the other side
of the net what especially wounded the pride
of the court veteran was that he had failed
to score even one point.
England's great tennis teacher, Danny
Maskell, sat down beside Tilden. Looks like
you'll have to take back what you said about
badminton being sissy sport, Bill. But cheer
up. That fellow Davidson is the best badmin-
ton player in the world. And you could prob
ably beat him just as badly on tennis
court"
Tiden's undoing was his own fault. He