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Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Elect Officers
At Milford
Masonic Lodge
Rep. Fred S. Bailey, Har-
ringtOn, Elected w. NJ.
To Succeed Eugene NJ.
Sharp Of Houston.

Not withstanding the hardships
and discomforts caused by the war
and its contributing forces Temple
Lodge No. 8, A. F. and A. NJ, of
Milford, brought to a successful
close the 1942-43 season last Fri
day night, when it's recently cleo
ted officers of the 1943-44 season
were installed. During the past year
the lodge has seen a number of its
officers and members inducted in
to the service of their country.
Nevertheless they have carried on
one of the busiest Masonic years
in the history of the organization.
Eugene Nj. Sharp the retiring Wor-
shipful Master paid glowing trib-
ute to the Past Masters of the lodge
for their unselfish and loyal sup
port during the year.
Fred S. Bailey, the newly INSTALL
ed Worshipful Master, is a well
known citizen Of Harrington.
where he is engaged in the dairy
business. owning and operating the
Hi-Grade Dairy. Mr.. Bailey is per-
ndPo bCNACA WI OhGlOuN NlAC
estate as the minority floor leader
of the Delaware House of Repre-
sentatives at the last session of the
legislature. having been twice
elected representative from the
Harrington district. He is also
associated with the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company and resides in
Harrington. His election was the
unanimous choice of the member
ship.
J. Frank Sapp of Houston. is
the new Senior Warden. with Ira
w. Roe of Harrington as Junior
Warden. Past Grand Master James
P. Pierce is secretary. and Past
Master Edwin Messick. treasurer.
A. Edward Affeld of Milford was in
stalled as senior deacon with Ar
chic Pagan of Harrington as jun
ior deacon. NJ. Haswell Pierce and
Sol Martin are the new stewards.
George E. Davis of G. E., remains
in the same position as tyler. Past
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Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
| Sussex LeUy Court
| Makes Appropriation
! $3,000.00 Has Been Made
Available To Combat
Hog Cholera

In order to combat disease:
among the hogs of lower Delaware
the Levy Court Commissioners ot
Sussex county have appropriated
$4,000 for that purpose, under a
statute passed by the last session
of the Delaware Legislature and
approved by Governor Walter w
Bacon on March 80, this year.
The appropriation will be for
this year and a like appropriation
for next year.. The money is to be
used and expended for the control
of diseases of hogs by the intro
ductiOn, maintenance and advance
ment of the latest and most inn
proved methods for control and
cure of the different diseases. The
vaccine or other medicament or
material may be furnished free of
charge to such owners, provided
that no free vaccine or other ma
terial has been received under pro-
visions of any other state law or
appropriation for vaccine for 25
or more hogs in any one year.
Growing pigs require consider
able protein and minerals for prop
er growth, and cannot be raised
economically on garbage or kitchen
refuse. The Delaware hog grower
should add commercial pig supple
ment to his corn, wheat, or barley,
whichever he is feeding. Twenty
five pounds of supplement with each
rs pounds of grain will supply
balanced ration and give the grow
ing pigs the protein and minerals
they require.
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Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02

Numbers of sows farrowing this
spring indicate that Delaware far
mers are about to break all state
records in numbers of pigs pro-
duced The previous record of ST.
900 pigs was set in 1912. This
spring. 80 per cent more sows far
rowed than last year. The increase
in hog production during the last
two years has given this enterprise
an important place in Delaware ag-
riculture.
But increase in numbers of pigs
in Delaware has also increased dis
ease and production problems.
State hog raisers reported much
more difficulty last year in pro-
ducing pigs than they had expert
enced previously. This usually oc-
ours with greatly increased pro-
Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Democrats Elect
Roster, Chairman
County Comptroller Named To
Succeed Norman Collision

Members of the Sussex County
Democratic Executive Committee
held a meeting in the hall of Mid
land Grange No. 27, Patrons of
Husbandry, North Race street,
Georgetown. on Thursday night of
last week to consider the resigna-
tiOn of the county chairman, Nor
man Collision. of Bridgeville, and
the secretary. John Ewell Calhoun,
East Market street, Georgetown.
Mr.. Collision, who last week was
confirmed by the L. S. Senate to
be collector of internal revenue
for Delaware. some days ago ten
dered his resignation as county
chairman, and the secretary of the
committee, Mr.. Calhoun, inspector
for Sussex county of the Defense
Rental Area. also rendered his res
ignatiOn. Mr.. Collision has on two
or three occasions within the past
26 years served as the county
chairman, while Mr.. Calhoun in
June of last year was elected sec
retary to fill the vacancy of the
late ]. Sasper Jones, who died on
May 16, 1912. -. ,.es
Henry E. Roster. comptroller of
Sussex county. having been elected
in 1910. and a member of the ex-
ecutive committee from the Fourth
Representative District Broad
Creek, was elected county chair
man to succeed Mr. Collision Mr..
Roster in addition to being the
comptroller of this county and a
committeeman of his district. is
also one of the leading hatchery
men of lower Delaware. annually
supplying the broiler growers with
many thousands of day-old chicks
Succeeding Mr.. Calhoun as secre-
tary is Edward B. Green. cashier
of the Georgetown Trust Company
Mr.. Green, born on September 26.
1900. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
G. Green, South Bedford street,
Georgetown. graduated from the
Georgetown High School, class OF
1918. and on June 26. following his
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Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Plaza Square
Park Is Taking
Shape Rapidly
Plans For Park Beauti-
full" Were Prepared By
City Treasurer AIphOn-
so Humes.

Plans to turn the center of Plaza
Square this city, into a beautiful
park are progressing rapidly. For
years the center of the square. with
the exception of certain holidays.
when this portion was closed off.
has been used for parking. Follow
ing the dedication of the service
memorial located at the southern
end of the square center. on Mem
orial Day this year, a movement
began to eliminate parking here
entirely with the creation of park.
Council was approached by Mayor
Edward c. Evans, following an
impromptH discussion at a Rotary
meeting, at which time Rotarian
Wilmer o. Lankford suggested the
Park Beautiful" idea. Council
agreed to sponsor the project and
City Treasurer Al Humes prepar-
ed a set of plans which are being
closely adhered to as the work
progresses. At present city work.
men are removing the surface stone
and asphalt.
Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Penney Stores To
Hold Bond Drive
Treasury Department Telegraphs
Best Wishes To Employees

July l marks the opening of a
nationwide War Bond and Stamp
sales drive in 1910 ]. C. Penney
Company depart ent stores
throughout the country. AS a send
OF to the campaign, Secretary oi
the Treasury Henry J. Morgen-
thau, Jr., prepared a message OF
congratulation and good wishes
addressed to every Penney en-
ployee.
This is the second time the Pen
ney Company has been recognized
in this way. At the conclusion oi
Penney's $S,422 ,553.S5 July Bond
drive last year, Secretary Morgen-
thau once before accorded the Pen
ney Company personal congratula-
tions.
Penney employees, determined
that the Treasury Department will
again find their July sales of WaI
Bonds and Stamps worthy of at
tention, start off this July with
sales of at least 100000, 100000 as
their goal.
"I am advised" Secretary Nor
genthau said, that the J. c. Pen
ney Company and all of the en-
ployees of the Company have vol
unteeTed their services to promote
the sale of War Bonds and Stamps
all through the month of July in
every Penney store. Thrift and
savings are today important to
every one of us, as well as to the
nation. Every time you sell War
Bond or a War Savings Stamp you
are helping America in its war eff
fort. Looking at the splendid rec
ord that you have all made, l am
sure that your activity in July will
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Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Many Men Called
By Local Boards
Several Milford Boys Among Those
Chosen by Georgetown, Harrington

The following men have recently
been inducted by the Georgetown
Board No. /:
Army
William H. Austin. Milford.
Willis P. Baynard. Milford.
Edward Birmingham. Lewes.
John Lee Birmingham. Lewes.
James A. Carey, Milford.
Alvin Vernon Carmean, George
town.
William Joseph Cavanaugh, DR.,
Milford.
Elmer L. Collins. Frankford.
Herman Eugene Coulter, Selby-
Vile.
Albert P. Croll. Jr., Georgetown.
Eldridge Russell Donovan, Mil
ton.
Preston L. Dyer, Milford.
Sylvester L. Hall, Clarksville.
Amos Edward Harmon. Ellen
dale.
George Helm, Jr.. Clarksville.
Elwood James Kitchens, George
town.
Harvey C. Kitchens. Georgetown.
John Holt Kitchens. Georgetown.
Henry H. Holland, Milford.
George w. Hudson, Ocean View.
Lee Rodney Joseph, Lewes.
John E. Legates. Lewes.
James NJ. Lehman. Lewes.
Joseph S. Lofiand, Jr.. Milford.
Rudolph r. Long, Rehoboth.
Allan C. Lynch, Selbyville.
Grover R. Mariner, Georgetown.
William J. Martin, Jr., Lincoln.
William c. Murray, Georgetown.
Denver B. Parker, Dover.
Elijah B. Parker, Wilmington.
James Patten. Salisbury, N. C.
Herbert Pettyjohn. Glendale.
Lynn E. Ritter, Lewes.
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Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
J. II. HellenS
IS Victim In
Hit-And-Run
A c d e n t
Local Man Died OF In
juries Suffered Last
Thursday Morning;
Was Son Of w ell
Known Painter.

John H. Hellens, so years old,
son of William Hellens, Sr., promi-
nent Milford painter, passed away
Thursday. June "a, in the Milford
Memorial Hospital, of injuries suf-
fered in an accident when he was
struck by a hit and run driver.
Funeral services were held at the
Lincoln Church on Sunday after
noon. at o'clock. with Rev. Thos.
Brinton, pastor of Lincoln Metho-
dist Church, officiating.
Interment was made in the Lin
coin cemetery. Besides his father,
he is survived by the following
brothers and sisters. Mrs. Rodney
Sharp of Cedar Neck, Mrs. Frank
Spencer of Frederick, Mrs. Frank
Lofiand and William Hellens, Jr..
Of Milford. and George Hellens of
Harbeson.
Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Fights Postponed
Until July Ninth
Same Card As Previously Listed Will Be Presented
At The Milford Baseball Park On That Date;
Under Auspices Of Local KiUanis Club.

Because of the presence of con-
ditions over which they had no
control. the local Kiwanis Club and
Corporal Charlie Lewis announced
today that the boxing bouts, which
were scheduled for this evening,
Friday, July 2. have had to be post
poned until next Friday evening,
July 8. The Kiwanians are spon-
soring the bouts and Corporal
Lewis is serving as promoter and
advertising agent.
The fights will bring together
some of the finest young puglists in
the game today. Heading the card
will be the redOubtable George
Dusty Brown. famous negro
puncher from Wilmington. Brown
will engage wildcat" Billy Salv-
age in the eight round windup. In
Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
There Will Be No
Car-Tax Moratorium
House Committee Says $500 Is
Needed For War

Suggestions that a moratorium
be placed on the IS federal use
tax on automobiles because OF
stringent gasoline and driving re-
strictions might be a good idea
but
The hard and unalterable fact is
Uncle Sam needs the cash.
In a check with members of the
House ways and means committee.
whose members have the SAY So
in tax matters, it was made crystal
clear that the approximately $780,
100000 rendered the Treasury each
year by auto owners is needed in
the war effort.
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Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02

the six round semi-windup, Jimmy
Lewis. another sturdy young Will
mingtOn fighter. will meet Battling
Bob Simmons from Baltimore. AS
an added feature. AL Tribuani,
fresh from a victory over BUNNY
Davis. will fight an exhibition bout
with Nick LaicO. the former New
Jersey welterweight king. now sta
tion at Fort Miles.
Preceding the main bouts, the
three scheduled preliminaries will
bring together some fast fighters,
two of whom have written their
names with their dukes" in Golden
Glove tournaments.
Proceeds from the sale of tick
cts will be donated to the Chaplains
fund of Fort Miles. They are now
on sale locally at Ragains Drug
Store
Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
neutrality-suspicious.
To Purchase More War Bonds

Staff is seeking to have the farm
ers increase their war bond pur-
chases as a patriotic duty and also
as sound savings.
The treasury, for example. has
issued an estimate that the aver
age depreciation of farm buildings
and equipment in Delaware is $S40
year and it is emphasized that
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Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02

The Canterbury Sunny Smile All
Club of Canterbury found that it
pays in more ways than one to have
ideas-and to let other people know
about them. The club recently re-
ceived a United States War Saw
ings Bond for their winning entry
-one of the "a chosen out of thou
sands submitted by clubs all over
the United States-in the Massey
Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Indictments Are
Returned In Sussex
Liquor Charges Lodged Against
Several By Grand Jury

The regular June term of Super
ior Court and Court of General Ses-
sions convened at Georgetown on
Monday with Chief Justice Daniel
]. Layton and Associate Judges
Richard S. Rodney and Charles S.
Richards on the bench.
Bills of indictment were return
ed against the following;
Melvin Jones. Little Creek Dis
trict. burder in the second degree
of Richard Manning on April IL;
Wilbur Eskridge. Little Creek Dis
trict, non-support of child; Philip
H. Steele. Jr., Baltimore District,
keeping and exhibiting a gambling
device: Charles Blanch, Herman B.
]. Miller. Fred Harrison and Lin
ford NAPLES, assault with intent to
kill Constable Henry F. Hill of Re-
hoboth Beach, on March 25; Henry
Williams of RehobOth Beach, car
rying concealed a pistol; Gustina
Reddick. Cedar Creek District,
selling liquor without license; J..
Harry McIlvain. Jr.. Northwest
Fork District. accessory 10 a crime, T,
Thomas Brame Halford. Baltimore
District. robbery; Hubbard Nor
gan, Cedar Greek District, two
charges. selling liquor without a
license.
Three divorce cases were tried
Monday in Superior Court.
In the case of Elwood Tindall
Jones VS.. Grace Whaley Jones, no
decision was made.
Mrs. Emma L. BoOz. of George
town was granted a nisi decree
from Franklin r. Booz on the
ground of desertion. Mrs. Louise
Wescoat L'Hommedieu near Lewes,
was granted a nisi decree from
Richard 'Hommedieu on the
ground of desertion.
Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Blame Oil Lamp
In Fatal Fire
George Williams, OF Near Dover,
Is Victim OF Farm House Blaze

NtOESt w nuhtNtss WI war bONCAi
Is Victim OF Farm House Blaze
The fire which took the life OF
George Williams, about 55 years
old, early last Saturday morning,
was believed by state police in
vestigators to have been caused by
kerosene lamp. Police learned
that Williams, who lived alone in
the small frame farm house at
kits Hummock, was in the habit
of leaving the lamp burning while
he slept 1t is believed the lamp in
some way was overturned. The
house was owned by Van Tozour.
Williams was a veteran of the first
World War and had been employed
on nearby construction project.
Firemen of the Robbins Hose
Company, Dover. discovered the
charred body in the ruins. They
called the state police into the
case and Coroner William NJ.
Broadway released the body to the
police. Williams had been in Dover
about 1O:30 o'clock Friday night.
Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Palnters-Carpenters
Needed Immediately
lit Ordnance Plant
OPA PRICE PANEL
NAMED FOR CITY

The office of Price Admin
istration has named the fol-
lowing price panel to help
control the cost of living in
Milford: Wilmer o. Lank-
ford, chairman. Clarence NJ.
Welch, Jr., Russell r. Kir-
by, Harry J. Pettyjohn and
Frank NAPLES. This afore-
mentioned group is working
hard on the living cost prob
lem in this city, and need the
cooperation of all the mer-
chants and buying public to
complete their work.
Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Canterbury 4-H Club Wins Var
Bond For Farm Management Ideas

Harris Farm Idea Contest.
The contest, sponsored by the
farm implement company, was de-
signed to uncover farm ideas and
plans which will make the limited
supply of farm labor and machin-
cry more productive.
So, the Canterbury Club held a
special Sunday afternoon meeting,
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Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02

A direct appeal will be made to
every farm family and farm group
in Delaware to step up purchases
OF war bonds as an investment in
the future of the nation.
While realizing that the farmer
today Is one Of the vital home-front
soldiers-producing food for war
a SPECIAL advisory committee work
ing with the Delaware War Savings
Milford chronicle., 1943-07-02
Weekly Weather
Report For Milford
From Wednesday, June %, To
Tuesday, June 90, Inclusive

Charles J. Holzmueller, weather
recorder for Milford, reports the
following thermometer readings for
Milford, from Wednesday. June
90, to Tuesday, June 29. inclusive:
Temperature
Mo~ AGi,,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-11-06
This Weeks Election

The recent elections are important, and
emphasize weaknesses of the New Deal.
1t is not surprising that Philadelphia
should have defeated William c. Bullitt
inaSmuch as the "City of Brotherly Love"
is normally Republican. The results in
Detroit are attributed to local issues.
The real victor in New York State
seems to be Governor Dewey, who proves
himself favorite of the voters of the
Empire State. The election of Hanley as
Lieutenant Governor is certainly tri-
umph for Dewey. General Haskell, the
Democratic candidate had the backing
of President Roosevelt.
Walter E. Edge, the Republican can
didate in New Jersey won out because
that State could not stand the smell OF
Hagueism. A close race in Kentucky
was due to the unpopularity of the New
Deal, and Simeon S. Willis, Republican
candidate, won because there were enough
old-fashioned voters to carry him
through.
There was quick reaction in Washing
ton when the returns came in. DeWeyS
chances for the Republican Presidential
nomination have greatly improved, and
Willkie has dropped down many pegs. The
Republican chiefs in Washington are not
enthusiastic for Willkie, and they will
put Dewey across if possible
President Roosevelt finds himself the
leader of double-headed party in which
old-time Democrats have played second
airy role for some years. Somewhat SINH
lar "splits" have divided the Democrats
in former years. &c. don't be too sure that
the present occupant of the White House
will be a candidate for fourth term.
1914 elections and anything may happen
There is lots of time between now and the
in the next year.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-11-06
COLDS BY THE MILLIONS
(Meriden Daily Record)


Medical authorities report that
too many people are generous with
their common colds. They want to
share them with everybody; and
they don't have any trouble in do
ing 1t, either. Says the State De-
partment Of Health.
I'm q room, bus, or crowded audi
torium, q Sneeze or a cough may so
fill the air with respiratory germs
Of all sorts that everybody in close
proximity to the offender will be-
come infected"
In other words, you can give your
measly cold to a raft Of persons,
some Of whom may be your good
friends just because you were care
less about covering up on a cough
or a sneeze.
The medicos, who admit that prac-
tically no progress has been made
In combating colds estimate that.
from past performances, there will
be 4,000, 900 colds In the state this
season. A great many Of them could
be prevented by taking some pre-
cautions In the matter of clothing
and eating. The latter will require
more thought than usual because
eats are not so easily obtained. The
right kinds Of food are important.
It will be unfortunate If families
arc restricted In their calories and
protens by lack Of ration coupons.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-11-06
More Strikes Around the Corner

The coal strike hasn't been the only
Struggle faced by employers, employees,
and the Government. While the United
Mine Workers staged a showdown other
more powerful labor organizations were
seeking favorable decisions from the War
Labor Board to back up their arguments
in favor of higher wage scales.
The present Government formula OF
handling the demands or organized labor
is based on the theory of official Federal
action to reduce the cost of living. In the
vernacular of the proposed arrangements
the President is engaged in pushing
subsidy and he has placed message be-
fore Congress demanding new food plans
for the future, predicated on the assump-
ton that huge shipments of food overseas
must be continued while the war is being
won and that the only way = to keep
vote public money to sustain and support
subsidies. He suggests that about 300
million dollars year is moderate sum
for the Government to appropriate for
this purpose.
OF course, the theory is that subsidy
to farmers would automatically reduce
the cost of food and living, and hold it at
the old basis. That would remove the
otherwise natural increases in prices
while the farmers would continue to re-
ceive their full share of pay. The work
ers in turn could get along without
higher wages because of the roll-back.
Mostly everyone has ideas about this
question but II reports from Capitol Hill
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-11-06
ANCHORS AWEIGH
New York Times)

In pre-war days 1t seemed that
every Navy recruiting poster carried
the slogan Join the Navy and See
the World" The slogan has vanish
ed, for several reasons, one Of them
being that the Navy Is already all
over the world. Not only on all the
seas and in many Of the islands, but
all over this America Of ours.
Even during the First World War
the Navy was largely stationed on
our coasts, the big Great Lakes sta
ton being a major exception. But
today you find sailors everywhere.
Names q big college or university
anywhere in the country and you
can put your finger on another
naval training unit. Ride the trans
continental trains and there they
are, almost as many as the soldiers;
and only a small percentage Of them
are going to or from shore stations
or ships in harbor. They are on the
Streets of Omaha and Denver and
Salt Lake City. and in all the way
stations. Five years ago inland folk
turned to stare at a naval uniform.
It was curiosity. Today the sailor
thousand miles from the coast
doesn't rate a second glance.
The Navy is seeing the world, all
right. And America, inner America,
is seeing its Navy. Seeing, and be-
ginning to understand that the sea-
coasts, the oceans and the lands be-
yond are not nearly as far away, IN
any sense, as they used to be.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-11-06

The time has come when we feel COM
junction about throwing away the
smallest scrap of paper. Scrap tnat
formerly went into the discard is TO-DAY
good as gold. It can be used for some
thing. Now that it is announced tnere
is container shortage we hesitate also
to throw away anything in the shape OF
a box, whether it is pill box, shoe box,
a suit or gift box or large carton. These,
too, are valuable articles, and it is your
patriotic duty to sort and save. lime
was when the careful and particular
housewife prided herself in having no
excess papers of any kind, boxes or So
called litter about, and she threw out
such things with rapidity. Not so TO-DAY.
Save that box, and save that newspaper
as we'll as that magazine.