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Milford chronicle., 1941-05-16
MILLVILLE

At the May meeting Of the Lord
Baltimore Parent-Teacher's Asso-
citation last Monday night. Hon,
Thomas Il. Hickman, State Repre-
sentative, spoke on important leg
islation which will effect Delaware
schools. Mrs. George Mitchell and
Mrs. Vera Belts presented excel
lent reports of the Delaware State
Parent Teachers Congress held re-
Gently in Dover. Mrs. Florence Bur-
bage, retiring president, thanked
the members for their cooperation
during the year. Mrs. Sanford No
BILE, president-elect, announced the
committees for next year: Ways
and means, Mrs. Eva Derrickson;
hospitality, Mrs. George Butler;
health, Mrs. Rebecca McCabe; pub
licity, George Butler; legislation,
T. E. Hickman; safety, Mrs. Geo.
Mitchell; program, Ellis Lecrone;
library, Mrs. Margaret McCabe;
adult education, Mrs. Florence
Burbage; music, Ludwig Yakimoff.
The high school exhibited samples
of work done during the year. Tea
was served by the girls of the
Home Economics Department, di-
rected by Miss Thelma Atwell.
The graduating class of the Lord
Baltimore High School visited
Washington, d. c., from Thursday
until Sunday afternoon of last
week. The members of the class
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. La
crone are as follows: the Misses
Gladys Derrickson, Phyllis James,
Cathleen McCabe and Matte West,
the Messrs. Charles Steele, Charles
Derrickson, Harry Timmons, John
w. Richards, Allen Turner, Donald
Lynch, Raymond Hickman, Virgil
Cooper, Harvey Bunting.
Mr. and Mrs. William Barnett !
Mrs. Barnett's mother,
Mrs. Cora Mcgee on her SIND birth
day. In the evening, Mr.. and Mrs. |
Chester Mcgee and Mr.. and Mrs. |
George Barnett gave party in her
honor at the home of Chester Me-
gee. The home was decorated for
the occasion with an abundance of
beautiful lilacs, lilies of the valley,
narcissus and tulips. Home made
Ice cream and cake were served to
the following of her children and
relatives: Mr.. and Mrs Handy Me-
gee, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Mcgee, Mr..
and Mrs. William Barnett. Mrs.
Adella Dale, Mrs. Jane Richards,
and Mrs. Lucy Daisey. The relatives
and friends of Mrs. Mcgee extend
and wish for her
4 number of happy birthdays yet
10 come. II
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Townsend and
Miss Flo Chestnut moved to the
Hotel Townsend at Bethany Beach
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-16

on Saturday. The formal opening
of the hotel was Saturday evening.
Their son and granddaughter, Clarz
ence Townsend and Miss Barbara
of Philadelphia, were weekend
guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Sharp and
sister, Miss Carolyn Sharp of Har-
rington were Sunday afternoon call
ers of relatives in Millville.
Mrs. Sadie Williams was the din
ner guest on Sunday of her bro
ther and his daughter, Moses Crist
and Mrs. Margaret Marshall of
Stony Landing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bennett OF
near Fenwick Island visited Geo.
P. Townsend and son Billy on Sun
day. Billy had as recent Sunday
guest, Charles Derrickson, Jr., of
town
Rev. and Mrs. L. e. Windsor of
Wilmington were Monday visitors
with Mrs. C. A. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Jones were
callers in Milford last Saturday
evening.
Miss Helen Derrickson. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Derrickson,
is in the Milford Memorial Hospital,
where she underwent an operation
on Saturday for appendicitis, and
is getting along nicely at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmons Phillips
were Sunday evening callers with
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac West.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wharton of
Wilmington, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Elbert Evans called on Mr..
and Mrs. Dan Carey of Frankford
on Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Evans
weekend guest was Mrs. William
Morris.
There will be Sunday school at |
the usual hour this Sunday morn
ing in the Methodist Church. fol-
lowed by the regular service at IL
o'clock. !
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-16

home of Mr.. and Mrs. Rollie Will
gus Wednesday morning, May z,
and was buried in the afternoon in
Ieoxana cemetery.
Those who have cottages at Fen
wick Island are preparing for the
approaching season. Many cot
tages have already been rented.
Mrs. Joshua McCabe entertained
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hick-
man and daughter Rita Of Bishop
vile, Mr.. and Mrs. Vance McCabe
and daughter Sandra Of here.
Children's Day service is now
being planned.
Mrs. James Richards and son
Jimmie spent Sunday with their
mother and grandmother, Mrs. C.
r. Davis, at Frankford.
Louis LiOne, who is employed at
Aberdeen, Md, spent the weekend
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-16
RoxANA.

Mothers Day was observed Sum
day morning at Roxana Methodist
Church.
Mrs. Luther Bennett has return
ed home from her son-in-law and
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Marvel, at Cordova, Md, much inn
proved in healh.
A baby girl was born at the
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-16

with his brother-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Hudson.
A beautiful basket of white snap
dragon was placed in Roxana
Church Sunday morning, in mem
ory of Mrs. Ida Derrickson, by her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton Watson Of Frankford.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Long of Phil
adelphia spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hickman.
Mrs. Harry Goodwin, Jr., is i'll at
this time.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-16

dry. The cool weather has retard
ed all crops and, will make the
strawberry crop in this county ter
days late. Thirty-five years age
the strawberry shipping period
opened about the tenth of May. The
peak of the season was reached by
Memorial Day, and hundreds OF
cars were shipped from SelbyviIle
Bridgeville, Georgetown, Millsboro
and Seaford.
Announcement of the marriage
of Miss Jeanette e. Hastings,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Paul
Hastings of the Cokesbury section,
and Hoyt F. Rogers, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Hoyt H. Rogers of this
place, has been made. The we'd
ding took place on the night of
April 25, the Rev. John T., Bailey,
this town. performing the cere-
mony.
Miss Odella Elizabeth Hudson,
of Millsboro, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas B. Hudson, Jr., of
Roxana, and Harvey Edgar Brand
ner, Of Millsboro, were married at
Millsboro at noon on April 27, the
Rev. Edmund w. Henvis perform
ing the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Pepper,
West Market street, this town, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Virginia Elizabeth,
to James Blaine Tyler, III, son of
Mrs. L. Lemont Jones, of Middle
town, Del. Miss Pepper is a grad
uate of the Women's College, Uni
versity of Delaware, and now is
employed at the Peoples Settle
ment in Wilmington. She gradua-
ted from the Georgetown High
School, class "a. Mr.. Tyler is pro-
gram secretary at the army YMCA
at Camp Admission, Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Pettyjohn,
Calhoun avenue. this place, an
nounce the marriage of their
Ruth, to Winston F. Har-
ris, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd w.
Harris of Newport News, Va. The
wedding took place at Elkton, Nd,
on April 18th. They will live in
Chester, Pa.
Estimates for, the construction
Of more slips for the accommoda-
ton of the boats owned by the |
Indian River Yacht Club are to be |
received within a short time, ac-
to announcement. Tenta- |
i've plans have been made and a |
consisting of Commo-
lore Horace S. Okie, Daniel j.
Layton, Jr., James Lynch, George
Barr, Elmer Calhoun and James
0gvin has been chosen to obtain
he estimates for dredging.
A proposed certificate of incor-
has been drawn up by
Daniel ]. Layton. Jr., and Freder-
ok P. Whitney and a charter is to
,e obtained for a non-profit cor
Doration. They also are drawing
lp bylaws. Reports are to be
made at a meeting next week ON
he proposed dredging, the charter
nd bylaws.
The annual exhibit of the art
lasses of the Georgetown Public
schools was held in the auditorium
tuesday afternoon from until 6
nd in the evening from 1880 until
O. Childrens' work was displayed
rom both the elementary and high
chool showing wide range of
echniques and mediums, including
lazed potteryware, metal work,
chip carving design and
ainting in oil and water color
The elementary work showed its
efinite connection with social stu
ies. English; health and other
ubjects.
Milford chronicle., 1941-05-16

Shad, the most toothsome of all
seafood, is selling in local market.
Quite reasonable, too.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
NOT To SCRAP WARsHIps

Senator Tom Connally of Texas re-
Gently told the American Bar Association
that he would never vote to scrap a single
ship OF our two-ocean navy at any postwar
disarmament conference
Some readers may think that the Texas
senator is concerning himself too early.
They are mistaken. Just as pacifists and
misguided church people in this country
some years ago clamored for disarmament,
they will do so again.
In the light of subsequent events, the
grandstand manoeuvre of the Harding Adj
ministration, in junking hundreds of mil
lions of dollars worth of American war
ships. represents the most costly mistake
ever made by this nation in the realm of ma
tional defense.
1t may be regrettable fact but it is
the truth, nevertheless, that our faith in
treaties outlawing war and pledging nations
not to use war as an instrument of national
policy has been sadly misplaced.
1t is time for US 10 understand that
law and order must be upheld by force and
if we want law and order in the world, the
United States must contribute a reasonable
proportion of the force.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
FOR CLEANER RESTAURANTS

Stressing the fact that the question is
entirely up to city and county authorities. a
Washington story carried in The Citizen
Friday described the possibility of includ-
ing this city in the general sanitary pro-
gram of the L. S. Department of Public
Health.
Under the program, according to the
story, large placards would be placed in
restaurants, grading them on cleanliness
by letters-A. B. C. .z1xfs
The health depanment, although not
forcing its system on,tEose who do not want
it, has pointed out with perfect truth that
cities such as this one do face. a health
problem when they are literally mobbed by
defense workers and members of the armed
services.
In the first place, restaurant operators
who are rushed with business haven't as
much time to keep conditions on a sanitary
basis as they do in quiet times. And, equally
important, some of them lose good deal of
their incentive for cleanliness when they
discover that they will be rushed with new
customers in spite of poor food or failure
to clean up.
Admitting that the unsanitary places
will lose out in the end when the influx
stops and customers have learned to avoid
those places, still that is little consolation
for the newcomers who arrive in town not
knowing where to go and take chance on
getting bad food.
Under present circumstances. en-
ployes of the restaurants do get physical
examination, but the only way anyone
could learn about the conditions of the res
taurant, itself, would be if it became so bad
it was closed by the city-and, apparently,
that would have to be pretty bad.
AS matter of fact, establishment of a
really effective grading system, although it
might seem to interfere with the freedom
of the restaurant operators, probably would
meet with their approval when they had
time to become accustomed to it. For the
clean places, the sign would be mark of
merit. and for the dirty ones, it would pro-
vide a real incentive for cleanup.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES

Secretary of War H. L. Stimson points
out that the Army of the United States ex-
ceeds by only small margin the size of the
combined armies of Holland and Belgium
on the eve of their invasion by Germany
This is interesting information, but
the proper size army for the United States
has no apparent relation to the size of
armies maintained by other countries
Our army should be of sufficient size to
carry. out the duties it may reasonably be
expected 70 perform.
Mr.. StimsOn points out, however, that
"our army has an enormous task" Not
only must it defend the continental United
States but it must man large number of
outposts ranging from Iceland in the
Northeast down through the island bases to
Panama and British Guiana, out to Hawaii
and up to Alaska"
Because of the distance and the i'm
possibility of rushing reinforcements to
these far-flung outpOsts, the army must
keep its units up to war strength in order 10
take care of any emergency that may de-
velOp.
Incidentally, the military force of the
nation now consists of ,5s2, 900 persons. of
whom Ill 900 are officers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE NOTES

Regardless Of what effect age
may have on Key West lnsrI1u-
lions, it is evident that custom
can not dull the infinite variety
of the opportunities for service
that comes 10 the Chamber Of
Commerce.
Two recent letters illustrate
this fact and the addresses Of the
writers win be furnished 10 any
one who would ike to comply
with these requests. From a far
northern city comes tins one
AT present ! am dong pre-
liminary sketches on proposed
architectural work for KEY
West.
If possible ! VIII appreciate a
copy Of the local building code
and information which wln an
swer the following questions %
The exact latitude Of Key West.
% Prevailing winds. CD Position
Of the sun at various times Of the
day during each season "a Bear
ing pressure Of the soil 90 Meth
oos Of building construction. ma
terlals used, suggestions for the
design Of hurricane resisting
structures and suggestions for the
ventilation Of buildings
While We Were wishing we had
time to do justice 10 this; here
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
y SHY NOT KEY wEsTa~

Editor, The Citizen:
Many people who come here are
always saying what a hole Key
west IS. Some can it the rock
Some cal it the northernmost
part OF Cuba, instead OF the south
ernmost city of U. S. A Why not
leave It as Little old Key West
and enjoy yourself while you are
here.
OF course, we can't make YOU
love Key West by force, you have
TO make yourself like II, as you
are going TO be here fer sometime.
We are sure If you will look
around YOU viii find that Key
West has many amusements that
You are accustomed to, unless you
were a frequent visitor of the
many race tracks. dog tracks. and
What-have-we in the United
States But we do have swim
ming facilities, theaters now be
ing Temodeled), skating rink, box
ing, high school, grammar schools.
churches, diamondball, baseball,
football, basketball, dancing,
night clubs and many more
amusementS.
It IS verify understood that
there IS nothing elaborate about
Key West, but one can make his
stay here a most enjoyable one.
by doing these little things:
Try 10 forget about home, being
as Key West IS going to be your
home for the time being; try to
forget how much greater and
larger your home town is than
Key West. ct IS an old and quaint
town and much older than yours
maybe, and has been kept that
way to attract tourists who are
always looking for something
differently; don't throw your slams
and insults into the faces Of the
faithful Key West habitantS,
who love and protect their town
Just as You do your own; they
don't like to have such slams
thrown at them. Just as you
wouldn't like to have the very
same remarks cast at you, about
your own town.
It has been quoted that Key
West people are some of the
friendliest people IN the u S. A"
and We are sure you viii find II
that way too. if you viii Just give
them a chance.
let it be understood that we
are not trying to criticize the
doWn-beat and dislike you have
for Key West. but We want your
stay here TO be a most enjoyable
one
ROLAND KEETON.
Key West. Fla,
Oct- 20. 1871.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

This writer chose Key West 80 years
ago as a desirable place for permanent
home. and in all that time every tax collec=
tor filed with the county commissioners an
insolvency list, but this year Joseph c. Nc
Mahon, Monroe county tax collector, was
able to dispense with that unpleasant duty
because collections for intangible and per-
sonal taxes were almost 100 per cent and
the few pleas of insolvency were not ac-
cepted. Citizens who took interest in sean
ming over the list in the past had the shock
of their lives at seeing the names it dis
closed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
PEOPLES FORUM

The Citizen welcomes express
sIORS of the views of it's read
erS. but the editor reserves the
right to delete Mny items
which are considered lfbelous
or anwarranted. The writer's
should be fair and conffne the
letters 70 500 words, and write
on one side OF the paper only.
Signature of the writers must
accompany the letters and viii
be published unless requested
otherwise.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

We are all tax experts these days.
First there is the legislator who raises
taxes. Them there is the taxpayer who
raises the money to pay the raised taxes.
And finally there is the man who collects
the money that the taxpayer raised to pay
the taxes that the legislator raised.-Lee
Morris, in the Evening Independent, St.
Petersburg.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
CHAMPION GRANDFATHER
Key West, Fla,
Oct %. 1871.

COLORADO SPRNGS-T R.
Fowler Of this city claims to be
the nations champion grand
father. He IS the father Of u chill
dren; has % grandchildren, and 18
great-grandchildren.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

If Florida runs the cows off the high
ways. they won't be contented cows May
be that's why the cattlemen insist that the
cows be permitted to roam on the high
ways, they want them to be eontented. n
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
Todav's Birthdays

Prof John Dewey Of Colum-
bia, famed philosopher. born in
Burlington, VT, 30 years ago.
Judge Sherman MintOn Of In
diana, Of the 7th Circuit Court
OF Appeals, born in Georgetown
Ind, 81 years ago.
Charles H March. chairman Of
the Federal Trade Commission.
born in Cedar Mills. MINI. II
years ago.
Dr. John C. Merriam. presi-
dent emeritus Of the Carnegie
Institution, Washington. D. c.
born IN Hopkinton. Iowa. p
years ago.
Edgar Selwyn, producer-play-
wright. born IN Cincinnati SIS
years ago.
James Wright Brown. Pub
Usher of Editor and Publisher.
New York. born in Detroit. So
years ago.
Anna Neagle, actress, born in
London, 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
The political tempo of Re

The political tempo of Key West, for
merly slow and long-drawn out, has
changed to one of quick and concentrated
action, all the enthusiasm and effort is be
ing compressed in the few weeks before
election The paucity of candidates for the
various offices is due in a large measure to
the remunerative jobs, the Federal govern
ment has created here.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

We believe that every citizen of Key
West should, whenever possible, trade with
the business men of Key West and that the
business men should make it profitable.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

Our own little observation: Few
women think highly of other women, and if
admiration is expressed it has a hollow
sound.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

Ranks of Key West hunters
apparently have thinned since
last year, with Judge Hugh
Gum issuing only eight hunting
licenses and one for trapping fur
bearing animals Last year, the
number was far above this years
total, but hunters predicted the
number viii increase as cooler
weather forces the birds south.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

Read the ANNOUNCEMENTS in The Citi-
zen of the various candidates offering for
public office, and pick your choice
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

Due care is a legal phrase, but the lack
# it causes death to many Americans.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

Business seldom expands by magic; it
usually grows because somebody with
brains is working.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

The latest creation of government
agencies is the Office of Facts and Figures
OFF. Like so many of the others.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

Highway accidents kill people every
day in the United States, regardless of war
or peace in Europe.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
KEY WEST In
DAYS GONE BY
happenings On This Date Ten
Years Ago AS Taken From
Files Of The Citizen

Key West, with S540.565 in
materials rolling through its port
during August for shipment to
foreign companies, led the ports
Of the state and racked up a
total of nearly one-third the en-
tire amount for Florida.
Totals for the leading ports of
the state during August were
Key West, s54O.565; Tampa,
1867, 123: Jacksonville, $751;, 2O2;
Pensacola, Sl89, PAL; Fernandina,
S1s7, 1856; Miami, $50, O3O; Boca
Grande, s26.8l7, and Panama
City. S20,15S.
Key West viii be the first city
OF this country 10 greet the only
European ever to enter the Unit
ed States as head of Rotary In
ternationaL
Sydney PaSchall Of England,
president of the Rotarians of the
world, viii land here Nov. %
after a visit IN Cuba. He viii be
accompanied by local Rotarians,
VINO viii 90 to Cuba TO meet him,
and viii be welcomed in Key
West by state and international
officers OF the organization.
The Citizen, in an editorial
said:
If, as Washington news stor-
les say, the Boston and Charles
ton navy yards are I'd be put on
an imperative basis, it viii in
dictate that the navy has begun
to run its 5own affairs without
having to do what the politicians
say. There IS little reason to be-
lieve. however. that this is true.
The Boston navy yard viii still
be doing business at the same old
stand 10 years from now. chances
are, despite the fact there IS
nothing resembling an excuse
save a political one-for its ex-
istence".
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Roma
guerra. 1918 Newton street. have
announced the birth Of a seven
pound girl Saturday morning
The baby has been named Edna
T Grace Romaguera
PERSONALS-AI. Z. MonduI
local merchant, yesterday left
for Miami for short business
visit. : Mrs. Margaret Maxwell.
here for a visit with her son-in-
law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
AIcCurdv Mora. left yesterday
for her home in Miami Mr.. and
Mrs Ed THOMPSON returned here
aboard the Florida yesterday aft
Ter visit to Havana.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
Today In History

1774-Continental Congress or
ders the colonies to ~Discon-
tinge and discourage all horse
racing, and all kinds of gaming,
eock-fighting, exhibitions Of
shows. and other expensive di-
versions and entertainments TO
help win the war
18O3-The Louisiana Purchase
ratified by the US. Senate
18l8-United States and Brit
ain agree to the joint occupation
Of Oregon
182O-Spain cedes Florida to
the United States.
1880-Historic ~Morey Letter"
published IN New York news
paper-forged just before cleo
ton, IN which Garfield favored
Chinese immigration.
IS83-The Baltimore Poly
technic Institute. c0untrys first
vocational school established
1917-PreSident Wilson pro-
claims day of prayer for success
IN war.
19l0-Germany unofficially &C
ceptS President Wilson's condi-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

Dnepropetrovsk. Russia, grew
from a city of $4,000 Inhabitants
n 1926 to 100000 in 1889.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20

The person who asks, 'Why?" is the
person who finds out.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-10-20
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED ny THE crrrzEt

4 Water and Sewerage ~
2 More Hotels and Apartments. 3.
3. Beach and Bathing Pavilion Fl
4 ATpcrts-Land and Sea. r.
S. Consolidation Of County and City Gov
ernments
A Modern City Hospital.