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Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
LIMA BEAN YIELD
BOOSTED BY BEES
tCOntInusd from FIRST raseI

(Continued from First rage)
The experiment was made on the
farm of Carlton Clifton, near Mil
ton. and showed from actual count
that approximately three more
pods containing beans were pro-
duced per plant where the bees had
free access to the plant than where
they were excluded.
Computed on the yield per acre
basis. the self-polliHated plants
produced .7S4 tons per acre, COM
pared with lob tons per acre fol
the bee or crOss-pollinated plants.
Mr. Amos declared. The increased
monetary return last year amount
ed to S11.36 an acre.
Succession OF Paintings
Observations indicated that nee
tar secretion by lima beans is
greatest when the plants first come
into bloom and remains intense for
about one week. A succession of
paintings is necessary to produce
a good hOneyflOw.
To beekeepers Mr. Amos pointed
out that yield of between so and
1870 pounds of honey per colony can
be expected if weather conditions
are favorable.
While the experiments were not
considered conclusive by Mr.. Amos.
he pointed out that there was
ample evidence that bees do help
to increase the yield of lima beans.
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
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FROM
Observation Posts
IN THE 3
Milford Area q
POST 3-B
B. I. HOlcOmb, C. o.

Dave Hugg, a regular spOtter,
suggests that a card and bingo
party be arranged for the benefit
of this post so that there might be
a second story built to this present
four walls. The elevatio mis- rec
commended by A. w. S. officials. All
in favor?
Xxx
AL Humes, still the wit, writes
softly caustic remarks in the log,
during his watch. but they are
all to the point and good advice.
Xxx
Spoilers at this post have been
very sympathetic to C. o. Hol-
comb, during the illness of Mrs.
Holcomb They we'll welcome her
back to "Mordington" after an op-
Grafton at Delaware Hospital.
Xxx
New addition to the personnel
of this post is in double form. The
Kielbasa twins are now spoilers.
Xxx
Miss Mary Peace, home from col
lege. and in between that and a
position, subs for her mother, Mrs.
J. J. Pearce.
Xxx
Sidney Mattison recently had,
what to him was red letter eve
ming. He was relieved from his
watch for the first time in eigh-
faan Ynonthe Snottinp The npwcOm-
er, Reverend G. c. Gibson of Fred
erica. came early Q:3O a. m0 to
be instructed as to his duties. That
is good cooperation.
Xxx
Reverend Gibson and Garfield |
Mcdowell, both colored, and well
respected by everyone. are well
coined to this post by the C. o.
and all.
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
POST BE
John Barcus, c. o.

The newest addition to our post
is a pump. Installation has not
been completed as yet, but it prom
ises to be a very welcome addition
to BE according to entries in the
log. Each day the pump fund"
grows, but if you are 3E spotter
and haven't contributed you'll find
the proper receptacle at the post.
Xxx
Short and sweet was the entry
by Jack and Jiggs Cordrey-"Very
quiet, no cars, no planes, maybe no
gas, few bicycles"
XXX
Cordelia Carter tried in vain to
learn the planes at home so decid-
ed to take all her notes, books, etc,
to the post with her, hoping the
right atmosphere" might help.
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
POST &c
Charles Cannon, c. O.

Following the six weeks illness
of her husband, Mrs. Frank Austin,
one of the posts observers, has
again returned to regular duty.
Her husband, who has been in the
hospital, is now at home convalesc-
ing from an illness. While Mrs.
Austin was away from duty she
secured an able substitute in Mrs.
Harvey Clifton.
%kk
The blackout warning siren sig
mails were plainly heard at this
post on Tuesday night of last week
and the post was placed in readi-
ness for the test raid. The post
wardens responded promptly-the
first to report was Jack Willis. The
chief observer. Charles Cannon,
was also soon on duty.
k%k
Alfred Meredith and James Can
non substituted on Sunday morn
ing for Observers Harvey Thomp-
son and Frisby Kirby.
XXX
Observers Ruth Davis and Jea-
nette Warner had unexpected Wis
itors on Wednesday afternoon
when this post was inspected by
the Army Command.
Xxx
During their turn at watching
on Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Walls gave this post a thorough
housekeeping. They left it spick
and span. even to scrubbing the
floor. They established for this
post clean record"
XXX
Due to working late at the pea
viner last week Everett Hall was
unable to do his turn, and Edward
Lord had his vigil alone. but kept
the watch log unbroken.
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
THE FIDDLER,s BILL

Anti-infiation palliatives are
doomed to failure unless quickly
followed by effective measures to
control the cause of imitation. The
cause of imitation is directly trace
able in a large measure to Federal
financing policies. AS long as tax
favoritism and wage favoritism to-
ward great masses of voters pre-
vail, and as long as those so fav-
ored fail to invest large share OF
their record wages in war bonds,
no power on earth can stop intia-
tion.
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
S. E. Thompson Passes
At Salisbury Hospital
CONTINUES 1tom Flrst PaRe,


Mrs. James B. Thompson, more
than 40 years ago. He had lived in
Delaware since that time. He was
a former member of the Seaford
city council and was prominent in
Democratic circles of Sussex coun-
ty.
Besides his wife, the former Sal
lie Carpenter, he leaves the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: Post
master James B. Thompson, of
Clayton; Clyde C. Thompson, of
near Laurel; Karl P. Thompson, of
Seaford; Mrs. Alya Blades, of
Bethlehem, Md; Mrs. Otha w. Nc
Williams, of Rhodesdale, Md. Mrs.
Mayme Hobbs and Mrs. Theodore
S. Hatton, both of Seaford.
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
Natl. Dairy Month
Is Emphasis On Food
(oOntinusd from Flrst PAEsl

Since it has all of these values,
milk may be counted upon to act
as the balance Wheel of the daily
diet-it makes up for food elements
lacking in many other foods. And
it can be used in many ways-to
drink as it is, in other milk drinks,
in soups and chowders. in cream
ed and scalloped vegetables, and in
desserts.
When many foods are rationed
and good health means so much,
every effort should be made to in
clude milk and cheese in the daily
diet A child should have a quart
of milk each day; an adult, a pint
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18
Shore Berries Bring
Growers $1,635,575
tcontinued from first raRe)

CONTINUED from First Fage)
was considerably lighter than last
season, the report stated, and crops
in competing sections, particularly
North Carolina. were light, result
ing in prices higher than those of
the preceding season.
Prices last year. with a heavier
crop, were 50 to $3.50 with 81 gen.
orally top.
Milford chronicle., 1943-06-18

Don't pour left over milk back
in the main supply. Keep odorous
foods-fish, onions, cabbage, mel
ons-away from milk.
Evening star., 1943-10-28

as ferry pilots at Locbourne Air
Base. Columbus, Ohio.
Youngest Officer of Post.
1t. Jack Alfandre, 81, is the
youngest officer on his post at Bryan
Field Texas. He attended the Ana
costa High School, was afterward
employed at the National Radiator
Co here and enlisted as an aviation
cadet in March, 1912
1t. Porter, a native Washington
Ian. attended Western High School,
Dewitt Preparatory School and Ma
tional University of Law. Enlisting
In the Signal Corps. May, 1912, he
was sent to Officers Candidate
School at Fort Monmouth last win
ter. For the past six months he has
been stationed in Arlington.
1t. CHASER. also a native Wash
ingtonian, is a graduate of the John
Eaton School and Catholic Uni
versity He was employed at the
Star Radio Co.. Alexandria, before
entering the Army year ago. He
attended officers Candidate School
in Miami, Fla. and is now stationed
with the Air Corps at Selma Field,
Monroe. La.
1t. Mulligar enlisted in the Army
In November, 1912. In civilian life
he served as Assistant Secretary of
the r. F. C. Born in Denver, Colo,
he attended St. Georges School,
Newport. r. l., and the University
of London.
Evening star., 1943-10-28
IS D. {. Area Officers
Receive Promotions
In Army Services

Fifteen officers from the Wash
ington area received temporary pro-
{ motions and one was appointed to
the Army, according to an an
nouncement made public today by
the War Department.
Maj. Byron Franklin Hobart Gale,
sl9 S. st. Asaph street, Alexandria,
Va, was promoted to the rank of
lieutenant colonel.
Captains promoted to major In
clude: John James Hurley, 1857
Lawrence street NE; Harold Ferdi-
nand Peterson. formerly of 4342
Warren street NV. and Irwin La
Mar Stephenson, 235 N. Thomas
street, Arlington, Va.
Made First Lieutenants.
The following officers were ad-
vanced from second to first lieu
tenant Richard Lauman CHASER,
2749 Macomb street NV; Jack
Alfandre, 2O27 R street Sc; Henry
Gabriel Gobeil, formerly of 1873 Irv-
ing street NV: George Albert Por-
ter. 6100 Brookville road, Chevy
Chase, Md: HeSbia Clarkson Fos-
ter, DickerSon, Md; Minot C. Multi
gan, 713 S. Royal street, Alexandria;
Paul Halstead Ellis, formerly of 1913
N. TWenty-sixth street, and three
WACS, Polly Ann Fudge, 1901 Twen-
ty-seventh street Sc: Clara Reubel
Berry, formerly of 2700 @ street
NV, and Reba G. Bick, formerly of
2341 Fourteenth street NE.
Edward John Braun, 2707 Adams
Mill road NV, has been appointed
captain in the Special Reserves.
First 1t. Marty Ball PIP Key boule-
ward. Arlington, Va, has been ad-
yanced to captain.
Maj Stephenson was an attorney
with the Department of Justice for
the four years prior to joining the
Infantry as first lieutenant in
July, 1912. A native of Salt Lake
City. he was graduated from both
the University of Utah and Harvard
Law School,
Evening star., 1943-10-28
Hiqh School Plans Dance

Students of the Poolesville Md
High School will hold their annual
Halloween party and dance from
730 to II pm. tomorrow at the
school. Prizes will be awarded for
the funniest, prettiest and most
original costume.
Evening star., 1943-10-28

Maj. H url e y
" a S born in
Washington and
played on the
football teams of
Mckinley High
S c h ool a n d
Maryland Uni
versity. Before
enlisting as an
aviation cadet in
August, 1910, he
was employed as
an engineer at
the National
Airport. At pres
e n t h e j S in =
structing women
Evening star., 1943-10-28

A snort June Arden spun royon fashion will odd f
and zest to your wardrobe this foil. You'll like tt
wear it around your home to the office, too
Bright and cheerful :. touch Of spring coorn.
in the foil scene. And, Of course, they have ol
Ardens ore fomous l2-2o, 5s-44, leh-2417
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dresses-Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-26
New Food Boss

In another OF the administrative
congratulations which have come to
he the rule rather than the exception
in wartime Washington, the Presi-
dent has drafted" Chester C. Davis
for the job of bringing at least a
semblance of order into the chaotic
food picture.
The selection is an excellent one
There is no doubt that Mr. Davis is
an able administrator His expert
ence as head of the Agricultural
Adjustment Administration in Wash
ington, plus his subsequent service as
president of the Federal Reserve
Bank of st. Louis, should save him
from the narrow and restricted out
look which has proved the undoing
of so many officials whose activities
have touched one way Or another
upon the problem Of producing and
distributing food. Furthermore, Mr..
Davis enjoys the confidence OF farm
erS, businessmen, members of Con-
greSS and the President. Starting
with these assets. he ought to be
able to handle the difficult problems
that lie provided he has been
given the necessary powers by the
President and that he gets essential
cooperation from other officials.
Mr.. Davis takes office under an
executive order which is not too
specific in its definition of his powers.
Apparently they are broad, but in
some respects his status Is in doubt.
He will serve under Secretary Wick
ard in the Department of Agriculture.
But 1t is difficult to say where Mr..
Davis powers with respect to food
begin and those of Mr.. Wickard end.
1t does not appear that Mr.. Davis
has final control over farm prices.
since he is directed to work through
the Office of Price Administration
He Is not to be a member of the War
Production Board, where the steel
ALLEGATIONS for manufacture OF farm
machinery are made. Finally, his
authority TO control the supply and
distribution Of farm manpower. If
he has any such authority, seems to
depend upon the willingness of the
War Manpower Commission to be
governed by his DECISIONS
On the face of the matter, this
leaves Mr.. Davis without the best
tools, but charged with the duty of
tackling a tremendous job. Perhaps
he will be equal to the task. even with
limitations on his authority Ger
tainly, it is to be hoped that this
will be the case, but 1t would be un-
wise to Jump too hastily to the con-
clusion that the food battle has been
won just because new and able
general has appeared upon the scene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-26
Red Cross Deficit

Approximately 86 per cent OF
Washington's quota In the emergency
campaign of the Red Cross has been
subscribed The deficit now is only
about s2l5,OO0. But the results of
the drive are not as satisfactory as
might be hoped.
The Nations Capital, including it's
metropolitan area, in 1943 has a
population In excess of million, yet
the number of contributors to the
Red Cross fund is only 244,099 II the
whole community had responded to
the privilege OF giving, there would be
at least four times as many names
enrolled-and perhaps as much as
six or eight times as much money
made available to the greatest
mother in the world
To illustrate the difficulty, let it be
mentioned that the District govern
ment unit has reported but little
better than one-third of it's quota
share Another disconcerting dis
closure is that there are lots of
business firms whose employees have
not been solicited' The District
government personnel has as ardent
patriotism as any other group, and
men and women in private industry
surely are as anxious to help as those
engaged in Federal or municipal
service. Possibly the fault lies in
some undecided error in planning
campaign arrangements What mat
ters most vitality is the fact that the
drive cannot be a complete success
unless it reaches the whole Metro
politan community. If the news that
the effort has achieved its maximum
purpose is to 90 out to the soldiers
and sailors on the fighting fronts
overseas, food Of contributions
must pour in during the next few
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-26

ming by any man or group of men is
extremely remote. But, given an in
classification Of the forces already set
IN motion, there Is a greater prospect
that we may find ourselves being
relentlessly pushed toward a dicta
torship by the pressure Of conditions
which we have lost the capacity or
the will to control.
Our problem Is how not to surren-
der personal liberty and personal
initiative while functioning under
the controls which necessarily have
been set up. There is considerable
evidence that during recent years
there has been a loss OF individual
initiative, If not Of liberty, through
out the country. And it Is clear that
there are those in our Government
who. In all good faith, believe that
the future must bring an increasing
subordination of individual self
reliance to the growing power of the
State. But they forget that the more
the citizens come to lean upon their
Government, the less able they are to
stand on their own feet We should
remember the other nations which
have found this to be a direct path
way to total governmental authority
an6 ultimate ruin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-26
Jefferson Bicentenory

COncelVably, the national celeDra-
tons OF the centenary of the birth OF
Abraham Lincoln In 1909 and the
bicentenary of that of George Wash
ington in 1882 were unnecessary.
Both the Father and the Saviour OF
the United States are so close to the
people that they require no special
explanation or Interpretation. With
Thomas Jefferson, however, the case
is different. His services admittedly
were of the very greatest Importance,
yet it may be wondered il the
average citizen, challenged to name
them. could mention any save that
of his share in the writing OF the
Declaration of Independence.
Exactly why the third President
should be stranger to the heirs of
his genius is mystery which may be
solved during the next few weeks.
The program of commemoration
now beginning will have the effect
of educating many Americans with
character. ambitions and achieve
ments. 1t also most particularly
should result in an increase in popu-
lar zeal for the defense and expan-
sion of those ideals Of freedom to
which he was devoted. For that
reason it is pardonable to turn aside
momentarily from the imperative
business of winning the war The
dedication of the beautiful Potomac
riverside memorial on April IS will
be an occasion for a reaffrmatio ton of
the cause Of human liberty and prog
resS for which the United Nations
are fighting.
A like observa ton NAV be made
with regard to the comprehensive
exhibition of books, manuscripts,
pictures and other materials identi-
fed with Jefferson at the Library of
Congress-the greatest bibiogra phic
establishment in the world-whose
founder he was. Such treasures
could not be shown in a totalitarian
country. The mere display of them
under prevailing conditions is an act
OF constructive patriotism which
thousands of Americans of all classes
and ages will rejoice to know about.
But the Library demonstration will
prove jefferson value to other COM
munities as we'll as to his own native
society. Like Benjamin Franklin. he
was universal man He Travelled
much, read still more widely, CORE
sponded with his distinguished con-
temporaries everywhere, Influenced
both directly and indirectly the evo-
luton Of the culture of the entire
planet. 1t is fair then, to claim him
a living power in the present era of
compelling change whose fruitage,
millions hope and pray, will be new
heaven in new earth. THE def1ni-
tons and aXioms" which he set forth
are applicable wherever people NAV
wish to labor together in behalf of
their objective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-26
ShrdIuetuoin

Almost every one is intensely in
terested in knowing which foods are
still not rationed, and eagerly scan
reports released by the OPA on this
important subject. 1t is a pleasure
to announce. therefore, that quite a
few dishes are available without sur
render of precious coupons. One of
these, according to OPA, is bgug-
panir, a tasty tidbit eventually
traceable to COW or possibly a goat.
Apologies to the typesetter are rem
dered in advance for mentioning a
second unrationed product, hvid
gJedeost said to be delicious when
served with mou, another on the free
list. More substantial is katsch-
HAWAII. on which it is said to be
possible to live for months. or at
least until the store runs out of it
and has to offer schottengsied as a
substitute. For double feature max
ing a special appeal to double takers,
leave your ration coupons at home
and try tworog mr. wet jack You may
also torture your grocer by asking for
queyaas, or be still more subtle and
tease him with nessel, which he NAV
actually think he has. Armavir, the
last of the list. is reputed to be
unique delicacy.
AS a matter of fact, they are all
unique. or at any rate stand alone.
These are just few of $50 perishable
cheeSes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-26
Monarch and Man

LONDON liking George has
become part-time worker in a
war factory
Here is a king 1Uho prorcS himself n
man,
And, doing so, proclaims himself
king:
Foroetful OF the ancient social ban.
He takes his place ,Ohere Work
mems hammers ring.
He 'Uho has norm the royal robes Of
Dons humble oarb to play minor
part
No snrer Uay OF Swinging Uide the
That guards the h,ohmay to Il
nations heart
The tyrants of the morld might meH
take heed,
Who rule their SUBJECTS NTH the
rod OF fear.
Whose goal is po1oer and whose mo-
the greed,
Who must be guarded, that no
man dran near.
Hope for Dorld brotherhood has not
yet died
When king and common man work
side By side.
ANNA M. PRIEsTLEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-26
A Timely Speech

Eric A. Johnston. progressive
minded president of the United
States Chamber of Commerce, made
a speech in New York Wednesday
night which probably will draw upon
him the fire Of some of those who
have come to be known as 'global
thinkers' But he made two points
which should command the attention
Of the American people.
Mr.. Johnston talked first about the
tendency In some quarters to dwell
upon American made benefits for the
people of the world without giving
sufficient attention to the welfare Of
the people of this country. Citing
the example of the social worker who
is so busy doing good for others that
he neglects his own wife and chill
dren. Mr.. Johnston appealed for an
American policy of enlightened self
interest" This policy, he said, should
be applied in clear recognition Of the
fact that our own self-interest coin
cides with the best interests of man
kind, but we must also realize that
the living standards Of the world are
not to be raised merely by pulling
down our own living standards. This,
certainly, is thought that the more
extreme of our world planners would
DO we'll to keep prominently in mind.
More important. however, were the
speakers comments on the drift to-
ward some form of totalitarianism in
this country. Mr.. Johnston appar-
emily had in mind the tendency
necessary in many cases-to extend
and strengthen governmental con-
trolls incident to the conduct of the
war. In this there is an insidious
danger, one which lies more in the
effect produced on the people than in
the minds Of the men directing our
war program. The chance that we
will change over from democracy
to some form of totalitarian govern
ment as a result Of purposeful plan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-03-26

little or no consequence In 4 war
raging all around the earth. But
quite tho opposite is the case. The
Government IL appealing to every one
of millions OF housewives throughout
the country and II all Of them re-
spond the total of fats collected will
be very impressive, no matter how
insignificant the individual contribu-
ton may seem to be.
Many women, of course, have
been conserving fats regularly. But
the number participating has not
been large enough to meet the
mounting demands of the Army and
Navy for the glycerine which must
be obtained to tight the war. With
our access to sources of glycerine raw
materials In the Far East cut off
by the japanese, the Government
must rely on the other principal
source-the waste fats in the kitch-
ems of the country. Hence, this re-
newed appeal to every housewife. For
American women, this Is both
privilege and a responsibility which
must be met.