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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-05
PUBLIC DUCK

April 5 - A
bill before the California legis-
lature would permit the fish and
game commission to acquire
public duck hunting grounds.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-05

ATLANTA-The sore throat
epidemic that has afflicted the
New York Giants Is beginning
to work a hardship on the sports
writers with the club. Gabby
Hartnett, who has been the
teams chief talker and iiaison
man with Manager Bill Terry,
can't speak above q whisper.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-05

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-Herbie
Hash, about the only Red Sox
chucker that Manager Joe Gro
min hasn't got . cline on this
spring, was listed to start against
the Cincinnati Reds today.
Charley Wagner was due to
work the last four frames.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-05
Ball Camp
Notes

LAKELAND, Fla. - General
Manager lack Zeller Of the De-
troit Tigers expe,ted today to
announce the status Of rockies
slated for release. Conferences
between Zeller and Owner Clark
Griffith and Manager Bucky
Harris Of Washington indicate
q Tigers-Senators deal may be In
the offing. =
Ell centric, Calif.-Alf An
derson's hitting, especially the
sensational two-run homer that
beat the Chicago White Sox last
week, has boosted that rockies
stock with the Pittsburgh
Pirates. Manager Frank Frisch
is toying with the idea of trans
ferring veteran Arky Vaughan
to third base and making Ander-
son the Bucs' regular shortstop.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Charley
Ruffing, the big pitcher who held
out q few years back because he
thought the New York Yankees
ought to pay extra for his pinch
hitting services, still can put up
a good argument along that line.
Ruffing turned In his first seven
inning pitching job Of the spring
yesterday, allowing six hits and
three runs, but he also kept the
Yanks In the game with . two
rum homer and . single that led
to another tally and they finally
won in the eleventh inning. -.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-04-05

NEW ~ORLEANS-The st. Louis
Cardinals had q reunion sched-
uled for today along with their
exhibition against New Orleans.
The Pelicans are managed by
Ray Blades, who piloted the
Cards at this time last season
but gave way to Billy South
worth in midsummer.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
BLANCHARD'S STATION

Miss Roberta Wiley spent two
days with relatives at Richardson
Park during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.. Mills recently
entertained the formers brother and
sister and their families at dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Adams en-
tertained at a O'Clock dinner New
Years eve. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Collision, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Newton of Bridgeville, and
Miss Theresa Schruppler of Middle
town.
Master Everette Marvel has been
a victim of chicken-pox during the
holidays.
There is much suffering from colds
in this community.
Mrs. Roland Nelson, Mrs. Thurman
Adams and Mrs. C. l.. Harmon were
invited guests of the Bloomery Aid
turkey dinner entertainment OH
Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Smithsvllle
Community building.
Master Ralph Harmon, Everette
Isaacs and Barbara Davis attended
the birthday party of little Janice
Smith, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Smith, at their home in Green-
wood, Saturday, Jan. 4, from 2 to 4
p. M. The occasion was in celebra-
tion of her 9Th year. Fourteen guests
were present. After an afternoon of
pleasure for the little folks they
were invited into the dining-room
where a pretty table decorated in
pink and blue awaited them, with ice
cream, cake, crackers and favors to
gladden. their hearts. James received
many useful gifts, and all departed
her many more birthdays,
and expressing the thanks for their
fun.
E. L. Kratz spent several days last
week on trip in Pennsylvania gun
hing for birds.
Mrs. Richard Allen spent the holi-
lays with her husband in Salisbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Zott, Mr.. and
drs. Leonard zott and Mr.. and Mrs.
fritz zott and family were guests
IN Sunday at a turkey dinner at the
lome of their sister, Mrs. Earle
'ahall, in Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Montgomery
nd son of Pennsylvania spent a part
I the holidays here with her par
nts, Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Coleman.
Ross Coleman, Jr., recently pur-
hased new car.
Master Everett Isaacs was the
uest of Ralph Harmon on Sunday.
Clarence Galloway and family va
ated the Crawford Bailey farm last
eek and are now occupying the !
homas AXE farm, south of Bridge
lie. There has also been a few ,
ore families of this community to l
lange their homes. /
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
By CHARLOTTE SPENCER
NHrifiOniJi for the State Board
Of Health
WINTER GREENS FOR NOTHING

The new growth of wintercress il
now in season.
Wintercress is one of our most
common Delaware weeds. 1t is mosl
noticeable when it is in full bloom
and it is then called wild mustard
Its bright yellow flower covers many
Delaware fields through the late
spring.
The young plants now in our fields
are the product Of the seeds of those
flowers. The lobed leaf closely re-
sembles watercress. The plants
leaves are now two or three inches
in size and are tender.
Wintercress is commonly used by
many Delawareans. 1t is sometimes
called winter greens or sometimes
pronounced wintercrease or just
crease.
This green is equal in food value
to any which you might buy at the
store. 1t supplies an abundance of
iron, vitamin A and, if properly
cooked OF used raw. of yitamin C.
Wintercress can be used either
raw or cooked. It's pungent flavor
blends we'll in a mixed salad or it
may be served alone as green
salad. 1t may be substituted for let
tuce as salad leaf. Meat is attrac-
tive garnlshed with wintercress as
we'll as with watercress.
Sandwich Filings such as chopped
meat, cottage cheese or mixed vege-
table will be improved by the addi-
tion of wintercress.
Wintercress may be cooked by the
usual method for spinach. 1t should
be thoroughly washed and then cook
ed with little added water until ten
der. Add butter, season and serve.
Avoid overlooking.
Planned wintercress is also very
good. Melt cooking fat in a skillet
and add the chopped greens. Cook
slowly for Is to 20 misutes. or until
the greens are tender. Sprinkle with
a small amount of flour, add milk OF
cream and season to taste.
Wintercress is so common in Della
ware that almost anyone should be
able to find it. However, il you are
not sure that you can recognize it in
the fields have someose who knows it
help you. In most towns wintercress
can be purchased. For example, in
Dover you can get it from corner
wagon OF from the Amish market. In
Wilmington it frequently can be pur-
chased on market days on King
street.
II you have never used this green,
get acquainted with it and see if
your family doesn't approve --e-.,,l,
The State Boord Of Health has a
Iea1et on Delaware green's. We will
be glad to send It TO you IL you will
write for IL.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
MAGNOLIA

An old-fashioned box social will
be held in the new fire house, undel
auspices of the Volunteer Fire Com
pany, ON Friday evening, January 10
All the ladies are requested to brint
boxes and enjoy this unique and old
fashioned custom. This is the first
community event to take place in the
new building.
Mrs. Harry Elliott and daughter
Elizabeth, of Seaford, were guests
of Foster Boone last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Johnson enter
tanned at dinner OIL Sunday, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Thompson, Mr.. and
! Mrs. VIM. r. Pyle, Mr.. and Mrs. La
I mont Starr of Wilmington; Mr.. and
Mrs. George johnson Of Frederick
and Horace johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. McIlvaine and
daughter Ann spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. v. Hearn, of
Salisbury, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Johnson, Mrs.
Kathryn Lorenzen, Henry Lorenzen
and son Jimmie were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Loren2en of Philadel-
phia, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T.. Moore enter
tanned on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. D..
Kellar, Mr.. and Mrs. john Farrow
and son Jack and Mr.. and Mrs. Clea-
yer Moore.
Mrs. Emma Taylor left on Friday
to spend some time with her daugh-
ter and son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. q.
c.. Hallman, of Laurel.
Mrs. Foster Boone and her sister,
Mrs. Walter Camper, were guests ON
Tuesday of Mrs. Frances Meredith,
of Denton, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Wright enter
tanned on Wednesday Mrs. William
Short, Russell Bullock and daughter
Edith, Mr.. and Mrs. George Bullock
of Dover, Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Coke and
daughter Carolyn OF Wilmington,
and Mrs. Beulah Wright.
At the meeting of the board of
trustees of the church on Saturday, |
William Storey was elected presi-
dent and P. S. Collins was elected
treasurer.
Mrs. ]. w. Taylor and Mrs. II. B.
Anderson attended dinner at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Sipple,
the occasion being reunion of old
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer Failing of
Lebanon, have moved In town in the
vacated some time ago by Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Virden.
Mrs. Leila Courtney and children
Misses Ailene and Charlotte, and
Billie, were guests ON Sunday of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Courtney, of
camden.
Mrs. Frank Anderson of Patterson,
'. j., is spending a week with her
mother, Mrs. Bess Hart. On Satur-
lay evening they were entertained !
" Mr.. and Mrs, Frances Hart, also I
drs. Katie Reynolds, Of Wyoming.
On Sunday, Mrs. Bess Hart enter !
aimed Mr.. and Mrs. William Hart I
nd daughter Margaret, Mr.. and Mrs. n
larshall Hart and daughter Nancy e
nd Mrs. Katie Reynolds. i
Mrs. Howard Jacquett and son 3
ack returned home on Sunday from b
weeks visit with Mrs. May Ever 8
tt of Sudlersville, Md. Il
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
Bird Census Reveals
Interesting Facts

ping Sparrow, AZ; Field Sparrow
10; White-throated Sparrow, 20;
Swamp Sparrow, q; Song Sparrow
121.
Three outdoor organizations par
ticipated in this second annual cen
sus of the Bombay Hook Migratory
Waterfowl Refuge and adjoining
lands-Dover Bird Club, Philadel-
phia Bird Club, U. s. Fish and Wild
life Service, and the Delaware State
Game and Fish Commission. The
individuals undertaking the days
bird hunt were: HerbertsS. Cutler,
David Cutler, Quintin Kramer, Ev-
elyn Kramer, Paul Ehringer, Henry
Mack, W. W. Mack, Anthony Vincy,
Samuel Lenher, Leonard Arnold,
Sam Cadwallader, Harry Matthews,
Francis Erdle, Al Boyleau, Henry
Boardman, David S. Englander, Sid
ney Margolis, Russ Gallo, Jr., F.
Herholdt, Edwin M. Barry.
On field census of this type unu-
sual bird records are always watch
ed for. OF significance to bird stu
dents in this second census is the
increased number of snow geese
from 5000 last year to 10000 this
year in distinct fiocks. Special
effort was made to secure all species
of owls known to be in this location
but only the Great Horned, Barred,
and Short-eared owls were noted. It
is interesting to see that the rather
warm weather of December has re-
tarded the migration Of the female
red-wing blackbird as many were
observed on the census area. The
black capped chickadee, together
with the Carolina is a noteworthy
record. The Carolina Wren and
Long-billed Wren make interesting
speculation on census of this kind.
Bluebirds, Myrtle warblers, eastern
goldfinch, cowbird, and various num-
bers of the sparrow family were
found to be in goodly numbers.
Perhaps, the outstanding record of
the entire census was the Dickcis-
sci. a very rare bird to these parts,
although distinctly observed, and
by books and other source
material as to authenticity.
The bird lists for the entire ma
Iion as taken in accord with the
National Audubon Society's Annual
Christmas Bird Census will be pub
lished in the first bi-monthly issue
Of Bird Lore magazine.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
State Grange Asks For Repeal
Of Fund Merger Act At Session

vehicle taxes and fees for the con-
stiuctlon, maintenance and policing
Of highways, and
WHEREAS, in the Hayden-Cart-
wright Act, the Congress of the
United States has recognized the
principle that the diversion of motor
funds is unjust and, consequently, is
penalizing the states for departure
from this principle, and
WHEREAS, all revenue derived
from taxes imposed upon motor We
hicle transportation, including regis
tration fees and licenses and all pro-
ceeds from taxes imposed upon the
receipt, sale, distribution or use of
gasoline and other motor fuels.
should after providing therefrom
for:
(a) refunds and adjustments al
lowed by law, and the neces-
sary expenses of administra-
tion and collection, and
(b) the necessary expenses for
enforcement of state motor We
hicle laws and state motor
traffic laws, and
(c) the payment of debts created
for the construction and re-
construction of state motor
vehicle public highways;
be appropriated and used SOLELY
AND EXCLUSIVELY for the con-
maintenance and repair
of state public highways and bridges
within the state and shall NOT BE
by transfer or otherwise
TO any other purpose whatsoever.
BE 1T RESOLVED, that the State
Grange of Delaware go on record
as opposed to diversion of motor
funds as practiced in Delaware, and
are definitely opposed to the merg-
ing of highway funds with the Cen
eral Fund, as enacted by the 1889
General Assembly, and herein ad-
vocate its repeal by the 1941 Legis-
lature, and that members of this or
ganization join with other orgaDi-
cations and associations which are
for similar action, and that
d copy of this Resolution be sent to
the newspapers, State Senators, Rep
in the Legislature with
The request that they work for the
Of all tax diversion in
Delaware. and, TO that end, advocate
The adoption Of Constitutional
which will forever pro-
bibit that practice, as well as the
of highway monies
wit hthe General Fund.
This Resolution adopted in the an
lual session of the Delaware State
Grange at Newark. Delaware, De-
;ember 10-11, 1910.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
tcon..nusd from Elr.. rsss,

The following is a list Of birds
seen in this Kent county area. A
very definite increase in the species
with unusual records and increases
in Individual numbers. The list in
cludes: Great Blue Heron, 20; Black
crowned Night Heron, 125; American
Bittern, Q; Canada Goose, So; Snow
Goose, 11,001 e large fiocks esti-
mated to contain total of 11,000
birds, / lone bird seen later, thus
the figure); Mallard, 81; Black Duck
6,12O; Gadwall, 8; Baldpate, SO; Pin
tail, 247; Green-winged Teal, S45;
Blue-winged Teal, 8; Shoveller, Alb;
Ring-necked Duck, So; Greater and
Lesser Scaup Duck, 157; American
GoIdeneye, s; Buffehead, 4; Ameri-
can Scooter, IL; White-winged Scooter,
1; Ruddy Duck, q; Hooded Mergan-
ser, Is; American Merganser, 273;
Red-breasted Merganser, Q; Turkey
Vulture, 361; Sharp-shinned Hawk,
/; Cooper's Hawk, 4; Red-tailed
Hawk, IL; Red-shouldered Hawk,
8; Rough-legged Hawk, g.; Bald
Eagle, 4; Marsh Hawk, SO (very
abundant); Duck Hawk, 2; Sparrow
Hawk, 35; Bebwhite. 81; Ringneck
Pheasant, s; Coot, z; Killdeer, 92;
Lesser Yellow-legs, IA; Herring
Gull, 2S6; Ring-billed Gull, 10;
Mourning Dover, IA; Great-horned
Owl. 1; Barred Owl, 1; Short-eared
Owl, L; Kingfisher, q; Flicker, 8;
Red-bellied Woodpecker, g.; Hairy
Woodpecker, 4; Downy Woodpecker,
12; Blue Jay, 5; Common Grow, 6,092
(many more); Fish Crow, "a (iden-
titled by call only; Black-capped
Chicadee, 8 identified by note and
wing markings); Carolina Chicadee,
q (same as for Blackcapped; Tuft-
ed Titmouse, 2; Carolina Wren, 3;
Long-billed Marsh Wren, 1; Mock
ingbird, 10; Catbird, 1; Robin, 6;
Bluebird, 81; Golden-crowned King
let, 8; American Pipit, 5; Startling,
1910; Myrtle Warbler, IL; Eng
lish, Sparrow, 1O6; Eastern Meadow
Lark, 416; Red-winged Blackbird,
Male presumably, 1,504; Purple
Crackle, SS; Cowbird, So; Cardinal,
81; Dickcissel, 1; Goldfinch, Sc;
Red-eyed Towhee, 1; Savannah
Sparrow, 8; Sharp-tailed Sparrow,
1; Yesper Sparrow, 3; Slate-colored
Junco, 80; Tree Sparrow, III Chip
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
toOnLInusd rlgm rIr.l rassl

line tax. while fair measure OF
highway use, is unfair in its Incl
dence when used for other purposes.
Gasoline consumption is practically
equal among all classes and the
small farmer or the worker with a
used car normally pays as much, If
not more, than the well-to-dO citi-
zen with a new car. When used for
purposes other than highways this
tax, therefore, violates the funda-
mental principle of taxation-ability
TO pay.
I'VE have witnessed a constant
and tragic drain on motor funds in
the past few years as diversion after
diversion of these monies has been
used for other than highway pur-
poses We want the repeal of the
so-called Merger Act as 1t will, if
made effective, encourage further
diversions.
Agriculture is a basic asset to
Delaware. Farmers are interested
in sound highway economics. Eleven
states have already passed Consti-
tutional Amendments which pro-
hibit any but highway use of motor
funds. We want our motor funds
protected in the same way and pro-
pose to throw the entire strength of
this organization into a fight for the
passage of Constitutional Amend
ment by the 1941 Assembly"
The resolution follows:
WHEREAS, the cents tax per
gallon on gasoline in Delaware,
when added to the Federal gasoline
tax of 1lk cents, is excessive and
averages SO per cent sales tax on
a necessary product, and
WHEREAS, most motor vehicle
owners are in moderate circum-
stances and are now bearing tax
which costs l cent for every four
minutes of driving time, and
WHEREAS, experience has amply
demonstrated that the State High
way Department adequately can
construct and maintain our roads
and police them on the revenue de-
rived from a lesser tax, and
WHEREAS, n lower tax would re-
suit In an increasing number Of out
of state persons buying gasoline in
Delaware which necessarily will
bring other business into the state
and operate to the benefit Of our
taxpayers. and
WHEREAS, the owners of motor
vehicles pay all the general taxes
that are levied by the state and by
other taxing jurisdictions and, in
addition thereto, pay special motor
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
Dairy Program In Kent County
Sponsored BY Over 200 Farmers

agent. will be ready for distribution
within the near future. Those dairy
farmers, therefore. who would like
to receive this first letter should
send in their signed cards at once
to the county extension Office.
Plans for this dairy program were
discussed at a meeting of county
wide dairy committee which met in
Dover recently with the county agent
and the farm management special
list. Members of this committee in
clude Lydon d. Caulk, Nathaniel w.
Taylor, Dudley Crossley, w, Smith
ers Snow, Elmer Pratt and Douglas
Fry. The Kent County Dairy Herd
Improvement Association also is CO.
operating in this program, and will
assist in locating dairy feeding dem
onstrations, arranging local meet
fngs and farm tours for the purpose
of making further studies of the
feeding and herd management prob
lens in this county.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
HARRISON


On Monday, December 80, Mr.. AM
] Mrs. Elmer McColley entertained a
turkey dinner the following guest
John Warrington and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Burton McColley, Misi
Cornelia Hurdle, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Veasey, Richard Hudson ant
George McColley of Wilmington.
Mrs. Nora Howard spent the frs
of the week with Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Prettyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Prettymar
entertained at a turkey dinner on
New Years Eve the following guests
Mrs. Nora Howard, Mrs. Cora Pret-
lyman, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Veasey
James Belts and Richard Hudson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Davidson
are quite i'll at their home near here,
They have the sympathy of the COM
munity.
James Belts has returned home
after spending part of the holidays
with his sister, near Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Burton CHI
tertained at a turkey dinner on New
Years Day, the following guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. Steel of Dagsboro, Mrs.
Handy Mcgee of Ocean View, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Burton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles G. Donovan, Miss Sarah Don
ovan. Miss Mildred Donovan, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Donovan and two chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Donovan,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jester, MIR. ana
Mrs. Robert VeaSey. Richard ltud-
sou, IlalstOn Webb, Paris Burton,
and in the evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Burton, Jr., Mr. and Mrs.
Marshall Wilson and George Forst,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson. Mr.. ForSt ana
Mr. Webb furnished music for the
occasion, after which refreshments
were very bountifully served.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Prettyman
a number of friends ut
a turkey dinner on New Years Day.
Mrs. Leta Warrington and chill
dren, Sheridan and Mildred, have re-
turned home after spending a part
of the holidays with friends and rel
atives In Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson enter i
tained at a turkey dinner on Satur-
day last the following guests, Mr.. |
and Mrs. Laurence Mason, Mrs. Edith !
Barker, MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Camp !
bell, Elisha Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sipple, Mr.. and Mrs. ThoS.
Stockley, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Black, /
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Hudson and son
Paul.
Mrs. Tena Chamberlin has return
ID to the Brandywine Sanat0rium al
er spending the Christmas holidays
With her husband, Benjamin Cham
Ierlin.
Mrs. ElVa Mcgee is having a new
built, into which she will
love when completed.
John Pase is building a new gar
sc at his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Simpler en- /
ertained at turkey dinner on Sat ,
rday last the following guests: MIR. /
nd Mrs. George Martin and son,
can, of Delmar. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
ecker, Mrs. Annie Reynolds, Mrs. I
lizzie Johnson, Harry Davidson and |
IN, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Carey and \
IN Joe, Rev. and Mrs. J. P. George, ]
Iiss Virginia George, George A. {
ust, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Veasey, G
ichard Hudson, Edward West, Nor
an Rust, Samuel Hastings. Other
tests arrived in the evening. A very
lily time was had by all. Many t
mes were enjoyed and at late i
,ur refreshments were bountifully I,
rived of ice cream, cake, apples and I
ngerines.
Milford chronicle., 1941-01-10
toontInued FROM rIrr. zee,

there will be mailed a folder in
which these various information let
ters may be retained for reference,
and each cooperator in this project
will receive also notices of all dairy
meetings and other extension activ-
tiles.
This project has been designed for
the purpose of helping dairy farmers
to obtain a greater income from
their herds by means Of more eco
nomical feeding practices and the
more advisedly use of homegrown
feeds, so it is expected that many
other farmers will cooperate with
this dairy Improvement program by
sending in their enrolment cards.
The first of this series of educational
letters, which will be prepared by
Kenneth w. Baker, extension econo-
mist and farm management special
list, of the University of Delaware,
who is cooperating with the county