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Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
Health Resolutions
Listed For New Year
Continued from First Page)

F'"iAn1 1 having 8 hours sleep a
night, so fatigue does not pile up?
Do l get some fresh air and ex-
ercise every day? This does not
necessarily mean playing games.
Walking to and from work or on
errands will do the trick and will
make you feel that you are accom-
plishing 2 things at once.)
Do eat enough breakfast to
give pep for the mornings work?
Is my lunch well-balanced, or do
l grab a soft drink and a sand
wich and expect that to carry me
through the afternoon?
Do l include fruits, vegetables.
and milk in my meals every day?
In bad weather do | protect my
self against wet feet and damp
ness?
Is it more than a year since
have had a physical check-up by
my doctor?
Is it over months since l had
a dental check-up by my dentist?
Remember. says the State Board
of Health, that health check-ups,
with corrections of the defects
found. and strong health resolu-
tions carried out on the weak
points located by your health in
entory. may help to prevent a late
winter illness. Pneumonia, influen-
"a and grippe are usually at their
heighth in the after-Christmas sea-
son.
Make those health resolutions on
January 1st., keep them all year,
and, very likely. you will have both
a Healthy and a Happy New Year
says, the State Board of Health.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

The December meeting of the
American Legion Auxiliary was
held at the home of Mrs. August
Faix, with plans for the Christmas
work being the most important
business to be considered. A dona-
tion of ten dollars for Christmas
work was very gratefully receiv-
ed.
The gift committee reported hav-
ing sent boxes to our boys and
girls in this country, the boxes for
those overseas having been sent in
November.
A contribution of two dollars for
canteen Christmas work was voted
to be used by the committee of
which Mrs. Duane Lynne is a ,nem-
ber. 1t was also voted to contribute
five dollars for records for hos
pitalized servicemen.
After the business meeting a
gay. social hour followed in the
form of a surprise shower for one
of the members.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

Source of the water would have to
be the first consideration here and
it would have to be tested. The far
ther the source from the fields TO
be irrigated. the more equipment
would be necessary. and the more
powerful pumping system. The
initial investment would be costly,
and its practical value would de-
pend on the total use during 'the
year. Irrigation would be profit
able only on crops yielding a high
income per acre-towson felt that
it had been used profitably on Ii
ma beans. string beans, spinach,
and probably on sweet corn where
there was a good fresh market.
Three Chief Problems
There were three chief problems
vhich had held back the develop
ment of irrigation on the peninsu-
la, according to A. L. Schrader,
chief horticulturist for the Univer-
sity of Maryland. First, the equip
ment was costly. and farmers hat
ed to risk this cost without proof
that it would be profitable. Second.
sources of water might be difficult
to find. And, third. irrigation was
new. and farmers were dubious
about it.
But they were thinking about it.
Delaware, according to the Gtatis-
tics over a period of years, has an
average rainfall of about one inch
per week during the growing sea-
son-and that is enough for local
crops. But those average years
have not shown up lately. In the
past three years most fruit and We
getable crops have been reduced as
a result of droughts and some have
been lost entirely. Production costs
on these crops are too high to
keep taking a chance if there is an
economical solution-and many
farmers thought irrigation might
be that solution-some had already
felt sure enough to try it.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
Possibilities Of
Irrigation Studied
CONTINUED from First Pager

(continued from First Pager
ing of the Peninsula Horticultural
Society in Dover.
Recognizing that equipment
would be big factor. the group
had called on an equipment COM
pany for information. They report
ed that the cost would be 81 to $40
per acre on a good sized farm and
showed results such as trial in
Indiana where equipment costing
$1,000 had been paid for in a year
with profits left over, and a Kan
sas alfalfa field yielding five cut
tings with irrigation compared to
two without irrigation. Equipment
shown in movies piped water to
spfinklers covering a diameter of
60 to 125 feet.
Wanted More Information
But local farmers wanted more
information on how the system
would work locally. F. E. Staebner
of the U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture had studied the prospects for
irrigation on the peninsula and in
nearby states. Determinations of
his studies were presented in pa
per with accompanying slides
the types of water sources
systems, and sprinklers
(the three most important factors)
which are being used effectively in
the area.
And then the meeting was turned
over to local growers who had act
ually tried irrigation. A. l.. Towson
of Glenn Martin Farms at
reported that total
cost of putting an inch of water on
an acre had in his experience been
S5 to Sc. Depending entirely on ir-
risation, it would take about an
nch a week to give normal water
ng to most crops In the area.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
Kiwanians Hear
Sgt. Albert Strahle
tcOntinueo from First Paeel


while over targets, and just how
fax and enemy fighter resistance
is met.
To hear first hand of the heroic
deeds performed by these fighting
men makes the blood flow faster
through ones veins and gives a
deeper sense of appreciation and
responsibility to these gallant Am
erican fighters whose bravery and
courage makes them among the
best soldiers in the world. Every
one should show a realization of
their responsibility by backing
these men 1000 in War Bond pur-
chases and home front production.
Also why not every American citi-
zen bring pressure on their repre-
sentatives in peace formation for
a just and lasting peace. That's
how every American can do his
share and have his say in shaping
the future America that these SOL
diers will return to live in. In this
way only can we show that our
democracy is really working in the
way that those who founded it in
tended
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
Tax Experts VIII
Aid With Returns
fcontlnued from Flr.t Parsii

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the Baltimore Trust Company.
Greenwood, January IL, at the
community hall.
Sussex COunty-East Side
Georgetown, January 3, 4, and 10,
at the post Office.
Milford, January 5, 6 and 8, at
the post office.
Lewes, January 9, at the post
Office.
Rehoboth, January 10. at the post
office.
Millsboro. January IL, at the post
office.
Dagsboro, January 12. from S:15
a. m. to IL O'Clock noon. at the First
National Bank.
Frankford, January IL, p. m. to
5 p. m, at the First National Bank.
Selbyville, January 13, at the post
office.
Milton. January 2, at the fire
house.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
HARRINGTON CITY CLERK ILL

Mrs. Pearl Morris, city clerk and
acting city manager of Harrington
is critically i'll in the Milford Me-
mortal Hospital. o. c. Passmore, a
retired signal maintainer of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, has been
appointed acting city manager dur
ing Mrs. Morris illness.
John Masten, of Harrington, a
retired mail clerk of that city. is
patient in the Jefferson Hospital,
Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

The Fellowship and Friendship
Bible Glasses will meet together
and hold their social and business
meeting in the Avenue Church Hall
on Wednesday evening, January 3.
All members are urged to be pres
auf
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

The monthly meeting of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Service
of Avenue Methodist Church will
be held on Wednesday, January 8
in the social hall of the church at
two-thirty. This is an important
meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
Obituary
RoAT

IhOAl
Miss Anna Louisa Roat, age rs
years, former teacher in Delaware
schools, passed away from an acute
heart attack on Saturday evening,
December 16, in Garden City, Long
Island, n. Y, at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Howard G. Welch. Miss
Roat had enjoyed life of rich edu-
catiOnal endeavors in several states
and the Hawaiian Islands. The de-
ceased was born in Paterson, N. j.,
and was the daughter of Richard
Van Ripper Roat and Annie Z. Roat.
She graduated from the Paterson
Seminary. attended the Wilmington
Conference Academy, Dover, grad
uated from Oswego State Teachers
College. Oswego. N. Y, and receiv-
ed all the teaching diplomas offer
ed by the college, including life
teaching certification in New York
High Schools; she graduated with
A. B. and NJ. A. degrees from
George Washington University,
Washington, d. c.. and Columbia
Miss ROat, previous to more than
ten years teaching of English and
history in the Milford High School,
had been a critic teacher in the
State Normal School, Spearfish. S.
d., principal of the Murray School
for Boys, Buffalo, n. Y. She was
dearly respected and loved by the
Milford people, who, through the
then president of the school board,
DR.. Henry L. Bunstein. pleaded
with her to remain in their school
system. She, however, prevailed
upon the board for a leave of alb
sence and went to the Hawaiian
Islands, where she taught in the
Kamehameha Preparatory School.
She learned the language and be-
came so proficient in its use that
she was highly praised by the
Queen, author of Aloha" Former
students of hers in the Islands, who
later became noted world figures,
frequently stopped to see her at the
home of her sister Mrs. l. W. Belts,
Sr.. of Frederica. where she spent
her vacation periods and summers
for many years. Miss Roat was a
teacher who impaired instruction /
with fine Christian principles and
gracious manner. Former English
students, who later became writers
on Scribner's magazine and other /
publications. consulted her during
these summers in Frederick. and so 1
respected her comments that they /
srir n 70 4
to release. Upon her return to the 4
States. Miss Roat taught Spanish,
Comparative Religious and Oceupa- /
tions at Rust Hall, Sibley Memorial .
Washington, D. Shet
worked untiringly for the efforts of
the Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety. of which Rust Hall was a
part of the Lucy Webb Hayes Ma
tional Training School. The deceas-
ed was a member of many profess
sional Spanish organizations and
clubs. the American Association of
Women. Martha Wash
ington Chapter d. A. R.. Washing
.on, d. c.. Columbian Women. etc.
She took an active part in many
associations and was called upon
3ften to interpret Spanish conver-
sation for officials in the nations
,apital. Funeral services were held
rom the home on Tuesday, Decem-
Der 10. followed by cremation in
Garden City. Miss Roat leaves. be-
sides Mrs. Welch. two sisters, Mrs.
/. W. Belts. Sr., Frederick, and Mrs
4. T. Belts, Dover, as well as many
lieces and nephews. An only bro
her. William H. Harrison Roat, an
engineer. passed away in Florida,
wo years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1914 FILES OF
THE MILFORD CHRONICLE

Temple Lodge No. 9, A. F. & A.
NJ, of Milford, having been found
ed January 10th, 1915, will observe
its Tooth anniversary by attending
special service in the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday morning, Janu-
ary 3rd. By request the sermon
will be preached by the pastor.
Rev. Henry L. Bunstein, who is
chaplain of the Lodge Special
music is planned by the choir.
Mrs. William V. Sipple is slowly
regaining the use of her limbs and
vocal organs following a stroke of
paralysis which affected her three
weeks ago.
Ex-Governor William r. Watson
has been forced to watch his diet
following an attack of acute indi-
gestiOn.
William Eddington, of Federals-
burg, has been the recent guest of
his mother.
The lower part of the State ex-
perienced a real winter spell of
weather for the holiday season.
The day before Christmas, snow
began to fall. and as the ground
was frozen hard, it covered the
ground to a depth of several inches
in short time, so that ON Christ
mas day it was a zeal white
Christmas with biting cold wealth
er. The Mercury low was reported
to be 10 degrees.
Miss Elizabeth McCloskey, of
Philadelphia, is visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thaw, dur
ing the holidays.
Miss Mary Alva Stayton, young
est daughter of Mrs. Nicholas
Stayton of near Milford, and Flor
ian Komorouski of near Farming
ton, were married at the Methodist
by Rev. w. E. Mowbray
on Thursday, December gath. They
will reside on a farm near Farm
ington.
William W. Sharp, of Harring-
ton, spent Monday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson M. Vinyard.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
WILEY SMITH

Miss Roberta E. Wiley of Mar
della Springs, Nd, and Medford l.
Smith, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
l. Smith of Greenwood. were mar
ried Sunday. December 3. at Mar
della Springs. Sergeant and Mrs.
Allen Wiley of Lakewood. Fla, at
tended the couple. Sergeant Wiley
is the brides only brother. Both the
bride and bridegroom are gradu-
ates of the Greenwood High School.
Mrs. Smith is also a graduate of
the Delaware Hospital School for
Nurses in Wilmington. She is with
the Milford Memorial Hospital The
couple will live in Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
WEDDINGS
ANDERSON SMITH

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy w. Anderson,
of Magnolia, Del, announce the
marriage of their daughter, Miss
Dorothy Anna Anderson. to Chief
Machinist Mate James H. Smith.
U. S. n, son of Mr.. and Mrs. ].
D. Smith, of Duffee. Mississippi.
The ceremony took place December
IL in South Mills, N. C. Mr.. and
Mrs. James II. Smith are making
their home in Norfolk, Va.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

Another couple dispensing
hospitality on Saturday eve
ming of last week was Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Jacobs, who had
open house at their home near
town entertaining Out-of-town
guests. Present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Braun, of
Washington; Mr.. and Mrs.
George Lippincott, of Acco-
mac, Va; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bringhurst, of Viola; and Mr..
and Mrs. James Raughley, of
Easton, Md. Mrs. Jacobs is en-
tertaining today at luncheon,
complimenting Mrs. Oscar
Moore, who arrived with her
daughter, Miss Jane Moore.
from their home in Columbus,
Ohio, yesterday, and will be
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Vinyard. The guests
will be: Mrs. Vinyard. Miss
Mabel Smith, Mrs. Haliett
Vinyard, Mrs. Duane Lynn,
Mrs. John Tease, Mrs. James
Deputy, Mrs. William Thomp-
son, Mrs. William Schmidt
and Mrs. Curtis Vinyard.
q
Mrs. John r. Gillespie will
be hostess today at LIS at
Derrickson's, when she has a
few friends for luncheon and
an afternoon of bingo at her
apartment. Her guests will
be: Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt, Mrs.
Harry Brakeley, Mrs. F. Bur-
gette Short, Mrs. Clyde Nelson,
DR.. Dalema Draper and Mrs.
G. Marshall Townsend.
6
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Short
gave a dinner at their home
near town last evening at
seven, having as guests: Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Marker and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Fischer,
of Dover; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bringhurst, of Viola, and Mr..
and Mrs. Phillip Jacobs. Later
other friends dropped in for
the evening.
&
The Sewing Club did not
meet this week but on the
usual Wednesday
Mrs. Edwin L. Fisher invited
some of her neighbors in for
an informal get-together in
celebration of Mrs. Byron ,
Gibson's birthday.
g
This season there las been
hospitality in abundance. Many
have entertained informally,
gathering togsther friends and
families. az the time no other
part of the year affords. 1t
has been good to laugh and be
gay. not forgetting what goes
on in another part of the
world, but easing the strain
of worry for those who cannot
be present. With a faith that
out of this will come a bet
ter understanding and an i'm
proved civilization which shall
outmode war, we all welcome
New Year, hoping it shall in
ar..lo =, Fall
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

DR.. and Mrs. Russell Emory
were hosts ON Wednesday eve
ming to friends, entertaining at
their home on Lake Avenue
and having open house.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

Buekwheat cakes and sausage.
My, oh my.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
LANK

John c. Lank, n years old, of
Salisbury. Md, former resident
of Milford, passed away on Fri
day. December is, in the PENN
sula General Hospital in that city,
following a stroke the previous
Tuesday. He is survived by his
wife, two sons and one brother.
Miss AIDA L. Lank, of Milford, is
a sister. Funeral services were
held in the Baptist Church on
Monday, December IS, and inter
ment made in Parsons Cemetery,
Salisbury,
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
BRADLEY

The funeral of Manlove T. Brad
ley. Sr.. so years old. of near Hous-
ton. was held from the Boyer Fu-
neral Home. Harrington on We'd
aesday afternoon of last week at 2
o'clock. The Rev. n. c. Benson, pas
tor of the Houston Methodist
Church officiated. Interment was
made in Hollywood cemetery near
Harrington. Mr.. Bradley died on
Sunday. December II. at the home
of a son, Cecil Bradley, near Hous-
ton, after a long illness. He lost his
eyesight several years ago. Surviv-
ing are three sons, Cecil and Arthur
of Houston. and Manlove T. Brad
ley, Jr.. of Harrington; a daugh-
ter. Mrs. Robert W. Hammond, of
Pennington; IL grandchildren, and
one sister. Mrs. Wellington Wilson
of Harrington. He was born near
Harrington, a son of the late
Thomas and Rebecca Autten Brad
ley and had lived in that commun-
ity his entire life.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

The Sewing Club did not
meet this week but on the
usual ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mrs. Edwin l.. Fisher invited
some of her neighbors in for
an informal get-together in
celebration of Mrs. Byron
Gibson's birthday.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
lHE CHRISTMAS

H E CHI R IsTMA
ranking social af-
fair of the holi-
days. 1t was
aAza in the new Armory on
assday evening from ten un-
IN two. Music for the eve
nfn& was furnished by Len
HYfair and his band of
FAssadelphia. The Armory was
AsA atifully decorated in red
aIss1 green. The Christmas
iao1H was further carried out
DID, sbvely trees. snow covered
ID he corners of the big hall.
Tla&<e were many out-of-town
gsasss to add to the pleasure
of ne evening. Lovely colors
61 8se dresses made a striking
Hz<<nfe for onloOkers. The
ever popular black and white
#uxsn in with the fuschia
vogue and other bright cOlOrs
znaaie a delightful contrast.
Hgnmy parties before and after
shs lance and at intermission
HuliTened the evening when
good friends met for hospital
zfg and congeniality. 1t was
sneeess from everyone's stand
pesslt and the committee, COM
posed of F. Perry Ragains, R.
Harwood Jamison, c. Edgar
Wood, Harold X. Wakefield
and Clarence M. Welch, is to
be Congratulated upon their
Eorethought in plans for the
affair.
q
MIR. and Mrs. Victor E. Hur-
ley of Seaford, announced the
engagement of their daugh-
tery Victoria, to Mr.. John Pret-
lyman Manlove, son of Mr..
and Mrs. George Manlove, on
christmas Day. Miss Hurley
Is a graduate of Seaford High
school and Western Mary
land College and is a member
Of the faculty of Milford High
school. Mr.. Manlove is a
graduate of Milford High
School and is associated with
the firm of Lynch and Man
love, of Seaford. No date has
been set for the wedding.
G
Mr.. and Mrs Hallett Vim
yard lad open house for their
Friends at their home near
town last evening, entertain
ing for their house-guests, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Havelka. of
Ashland, Kentucky.
6
Rev. and Mrs. John M. De-
Chant welcomed members of
the congregation of the Pres
byterian Church and friends
at their home on North Wal
nut Street on Wednesday eve
ming from seven until ten.
This lovely custom of open
house was enjoyed by all of
those who were present.
&
DIR. and Mrs. Russell Emory
were hosts ON Wednesday eve
ming to friends, entertaining at
their home on Lake Ayenue
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
CANNON

Funeral services for Granville A.
Cannon, SO years old, formerly of
Georgetown and Dagsboro, who
died on Monday, December rs, were
held at the McCrery Funeral Home,
2700 Washington street, Whining
ton, Tuesday, and Wednesday af-
ternoon at the Carey Funeral Home,
Georgetown. at l o'clock, Interment
was made in the Red Mems ceme-
terry, Dagsboro. Mr.. Cannon is sur
vived by four children: Mrs. Otis
P. Jefferson of Wilmington; Elisha
G, Cannon of Maplewood, N. j.;
Mrs. William r. Faucet of George
town, and Mrs. Howard King of
Delmar, and several grandchildren.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

William W. Sharp, of Harring-
ton, spent Monday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson NJ. Vinyard.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29
WEATHERLY
RYDER

Louis Ryder, Sr., age 79 years,
passed away Sunday morning, De-
cember "a, at his late residence in
Cedar Neck, near Milford. He is
survived by his wife, Charlotte, and
three sons, Henry, Louis and
George, all of Milford. Funeral SER
vices were held on Wednesday af-
ternoon at one-thirty, from the Lof-
land Funeral Home. Interment was
made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Rev. Joseph Kinks officiated.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

William Eddington, of Federals-
burg. has been the recent guest of
his mother.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

Ex-Governor William T. Watson
has been forced to watch his diet
following an attack of acute indi-
gestiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

Buy wAR BONDS.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs; Hallett Vim
yard had open house for their
Friends at their home near
town last evening. entertain
ing for their house-guests. Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Havelka. of
Ashland, Kentucky.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

Mrs. William V. Sipple is slowly
regaining the use of her limbs and
vocal organs following a stroke of
paralysis which affected her three
weeks ago.
Milford chronicle., 1944-12-29

Miss Elizabeth McCloskey, of
Philadelphia, is visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thaw, dur
ing the holidays.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-08-10
Nv HELEN 4
Central Press COlumniSt

Washington. Aug. "a new pres
idential candidate is slnmcrlng III the
~uir-coolcd Capitol. Not another
presidential candidate for l9+4-
heavens. 70
There will be d l94&, you know, if,
in the struggle 10 save human be-
ingS, the WorI dis not blown to at
oms within the next four years. The
1913 candidate is the man who was
defeated tUr the vice presidential
candidacy in Ch!cago-HenrN Wal
lace!
For not only are the friends of Mr..
Wallace not dismuyed by the set
back he received in the votes of the
Democratic convention. On the con-
trarv they are more certain that their
hero has d large and powerful pop
ular following.
Hundreds of letters pralSlng Mr..
Wallace have come to his office at
the Capitol and to his home III Des
Monies. Many Of the letters are
from delegates to the Chicago con-
yentl0n who wrote that. although
they voted against the vice preSI-
dent. il was only because they We're
instructed to DO SO by their bosses.
They believe in Mr.. Wallace, many
of such letters say, and hope that he
Will be a candidate for he prtSl-
dency in 1913.
What happens To the defeated To-
wan if and when Mr.. Roosevelt Is
reelected president is an entertain
ing subject. Already, it is under
stood in the event of Democratic We