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Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
Supt. Ennis Reports
From Della. Colony
Says Institution Farm Produces
Many Of The Food Needs

Al the regular monthly meeting
Feeble Minded held in the admin
istratiUn building at Delaware Col
Ony on Saturday. April 2l, the Su-
perintendent. Howard +. Ennis, re-
ported AZ new admissions, > re-
admissions, and - discharges for
the past twelve months. The pres
ent enrolment is 80. thirty Of
which are ON home placement and
living most Of the time away from
the institution but still under su-
perViSiOn of the Social Service De
partmcnt The report stated that
there have been very few changes
in the regular employees during
the past twelve months but that the
general scarcity of labor and va
cancirs existing makes the en-
plOyee situation still Il problem.
superintendent Ennis reported
that the institution farm had pro
vided milk. butter. eggs. beef and
pork for the institutions $ needs at
a time when these items We're pN-
tremply scarce and unohtainahle in
sufficient quantities. The plan for
the farm for the current season
shows l6 acres for oats. 90 acres
for pasture, 80 acres for soy beans,
% acres for soy beans and Sudan
grass. 6N acres for hay los acres
iur corn. l. acres for alfalfa. II
acres for white potatoes, s acres
fer sweet potatoes. l6 acres for
garden vegetables, and H. acres fOr
asparagus, cabbage, onions. straw
berries and corn, making It total
acreage under cultivation OF lil;
the goal being To continue tD pro
vide produce in sufficient U''Huji-
ties during the season and also t,
raise enough gr@in, hay, etc, tt
feed the livestock
All activities and policies of tho
Commission are being run oil =
sound. economical and impartiu
manner. The training program coy
erin% work assignments, SchuO
and shops and industrial acIi,,tiv
is being maintained. Medical. den
tai work and other special scrvic,
are functiOniug as usual. Business
management is being carried ON Il
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Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
Three Negroes
Die In Fire
That Consumed
Home Sunday
Nr. and Mrs. EnOch Har-
mon And Ten Months
Old Daughter Are Vic
Tins Of Blaze In
Slaughter Neck.

Three members of 4 Negro fam
lily of -four We're burned to death
last Sunday morning AT their home
III Slaughter Neck
They were: Enoch Harmon. a.;
Mrs Louise Harmon. a. and Thcl-
ma Harmon. their lu-month-old
daughter.
The three llarmoas died in the
fire which consumed their frame
farm dwelling near The Slaughter
Neck Negro Church, five miles
south of Milford. The fire was be-
lieved To have been caused by an
explosion i'll a stove.
Richard Harmon. Ii. another
member Of the family. told iiremen
he heard an expulsion in the kitch-
en while he was playing in the
yard. He rushed to the house. but
was unable To open the kitchen
door. by the time he broke a win
dow tie house was emveloptd in
flames and smoke.
Racing to the home Of a neiehbor.
the boy called the Carlisle Fire
at Milford When the liremen
reached the farm, the house Fad
burned to the ground and the
flames had Reached out To shed
containing the familys meat sup
ply
The firemen searched the ruins
tor over an hour before they found
the bones of the three victims.
Richard told the tiremen that
when he left the house his mother
was preparing dinner and his father
was i'll the living room with the
baby. Harmon was Il truck farm
er who also engaged III the haul
ing business.
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
state Backs Phil0.
For Peace Capital
Assembly Resolution Urges
Home Of United Nations
BE There

Delaware is officially supporting
the pruposal to select Philadelphia
as the permanent home of the Unit
od Nations council
COY Walter " Bacon has for
Wardrd to Coy. EdW ard W. Martin
of Pennsylvania the resolution
adopted by the General Assembly
stating: "rh" city OF Philadelphia.
the city of Brolherly Love. the city
where Americas Declaration of In
dependence was written should be
come the world capital of peace,
" here Il thrmr-Centcr OF a mall
hcauti!rlly landscaped and stretch
in" frcm Independence Hall
should b" dedicated aa the peace
center of the world.
Tn" resolution VAS adopted dur
in2 tie ctosins hours of the lr&iH-
lHtiNt. session
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
Fire State Troopers
In Service 20 Years
Frank {. O'Neai OF Har-
ringtOn In Group Due
TO BE pensioned

Five members of the Delaware
service May and will be eligible
for retirement They are only re
manning members of group of Is
appointed as state policemen by the
State Highway Department in May.
1925.
They are: Captain RaSer p. FL
derkin, Lieutenant William knecht,
Corporal William II. Workman,
and Troopers Harvey w. Hayes
and Frank E. O'Neal.
1t is understood that all of them
will be retired on pension next
week.
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
Chdir,nen Named
For rWarLOdnDriy
For Cam
paign To Sell Sussex
Bonds Set Up BY
Chairman Edward {.
Evans Of Milford.

The appointment of Sussex
County ci.airmen for the 9TH War
Loan Drive Was announced recent
~ 10y the county chairman. Mayor
Edward e. Evans
All those appointed have accept
td. and all chailmanshipS are filled
With the exception Of SelhyNillr
and BridGcNillr In SclhyNille Ell
tultS. so lar, have been unSucCtH.>-
1ul to obtain a chairman OF the
luen'a 2ruup. Al BrilSeNille there
las been no response from either
tie mems or WOmcn'S group.
The ClIairnen
The chairmen named are:
Da2sbOru, j. Raymond Baker,
Mrs James Williams; Delnar. NJ.
H. Sherwood. Mrs .;onn ToIhilaon.
tIlcndale. Martin Adkins. Miss An
Ma Shepnerd Franktord, j. l..
Hummer. Mrs Burton Cannon; :;
Gcor4ctuWn. H. W. +. Purnell, Miss
Alma Il. Moore, Greenwood,
Charles II. ConuWay Mrs Lee
Coulter; l.cwes. Joseph H. Marsh
all Mrs. l.. +. Graves; Laurel. j. o,
Baker. Miss Sallie Bacon; Milford,
G. r. Shaeiter. Mrs. John Fry: Mil
ton, Charles Baker, and Harry
Fisher, Miss Ruth Warren; Mills
horo, T., L. Collins, Mrs. j. b. Ay-
cIs; MillNille, Mrs. Harry Dukes
Ocean View. Mrs. Clarence Holt
Lincoln, W. +. Thompson. Mrs
CeorSe DerricksOn; Rehoboth. Col
Edgar :. Slayer; RoXana, Mrs
Harry Wilgus; Seaford * X
Brown. Mrs. Scott Purse; Selby-
Vile. Mrs. Katie Stevens: Bethany
Beach. Mrs. W. :. Wilgus. Jr.
Clarksville, Mrs. Chester Town
send; Mrs Blaine Atkins of Mills
toro VINO is chairman OF the coun
tN for the WOmen's Group. take!
care of Millville, Ocean View
Bethany Beach. and Clarksville a
tIey have no men serving.
Special Group Chiefs
DR.. Calvin F.. Aflierbach o
Georgetown is chairman of schoo
saving for the War Finance Com
mittee; John Williams OF Rehobot'
Beach is acting county chairma
Of payroll savings: William Hend
trson OF Georgetown is count
chairman of the rural area. and
=. Steward of Milford is count
mlbliCitV director.
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
New Publication Presents Overall
Picture Of The Broiler Indusfr,

Because the broiler industry is
so new. so large. and has unknown
potentialities. it is desirable to
study the available information
concerning this enterprise in an eff
fort to guide future policies affect
ing it" said Mr.. Johnson. "Numer-
Gus reports dealing with specific
problems Of the industry have been
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Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27

Board Of Health. (who also has the
title of State ReSisuaD He re-
minds that the presentation OF a
birth certificate is the most salts
factory and convenient way of
proving that YOU are the proper
;.%e to 90 To school. To work, to
marry. To hold office to claim so
cial security benefits II j. the
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Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
May Day Slogan For 1915 Should
Be Birth Certificate For Every Child

May Day is. traditionally, child
ren's day. This year its national
celebration is emphasizing the i'm
portance of a birth certificate for
every baby.
A birth certificate is very impor-
tant scrap of paper for it makes
known who YOU are and when YOU
were born, says DR.. Edwin Gamer
on, executive secretary of the State
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
Next Monday Is
Deadiine For Taxes
Will BE Last Day TO Quail
ify For Three Per Cent
Discount

Jack Maynard, Milford City Man
ager. announced today that Monday
April 3oth, Will be the last day for
Milford taxpayers to get SO dis
count.
The city Office according to MIR
Maynard will remain open until 5
O'Clock Saturday evening, April 2S
for the benefit of taXahles desiring
to pay taxes in the evening. The
office will also remain open unit
o'clock Monday evening for til,
same pMrIOSe.
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
Cpl. Bill Hugg Is
Saved From Nazis
THOS. T.. MOORE \ANFD
OYSTER RENE\t l. HEAD

Governor Walter ". Ia
con has announced jEr ;sp-
puintIncmt ot KcprcSenl3tIr"
Thomas +. Moore ot Naanu-
lia. as collector OF oyster
revenue.
MI Moore succeeds the
late John w Wilcutts. Bow
rrs. and viii fill the un,N-
pircd term endIu" in Fyiru-
any, l14,. The appolniu,n nj
is subject To Senate oouiir-
nation.
The Governor al.o .nuoun-
ccd officially the rrappcint
ment OF Walker l.. MilllIn
Dover. to the state Board I'll
Agriculture. ion :; term md
Ing February >. I94> TIN"
appointment was continued
by the Senate ON Tuesday DI
last week.
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27

a recent publication by Hugh a.
Johnson. who has returned to his
position with the Bureau of Agri-
cultural Economics from Temporal
ry ASSIGNMENT as agricultural eco
nomiSt for the Delaware Agricultu-
raj Experiment Station. presents
an informative picture of the broil-
rr industry in Delaware which
should be Of value to growers.
Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
Gov. Bacon
Signs Measure
Providing e For
River Crossing
E n a b ling Legislation
Gets Final D. h. OF
Chief Executive, Is
Subject TO Congress-
i0nal Approval.

Before preliminary steps toward
construction of a crossing of tine
delaware river. a, authorized by
the General Assembly can be tax
en, action must be taken by on
&rt"H and the state OF New Jersey.
ii Ma& pointed out this week, alter
Governor Walter ". Bacon signed
the second Of the river crossing
bills.
Tie first bill. signed earlier, au-
thorizt5 the State Highway Depart
n.ent To construct, operate and
maintain Il cruising ol the Della
ware River. The second law autho-
riled The Highway Department to
issu" up to $3i,00O.u00 worth of
state revenue bonds, not @uaran-
tted by the credit of tie state, but
to be redeemed through the co.
lection Of tolls.
Acquisition OF Ferries
The law also prov ideS for acqui-
sition of existing ferries 10 miles
north and % miles south of the
western terminus OF the crossing
The DelaNare-NcW Jersey Ferry
Company is only one operating il
the area contemplated for the
Gro, sing
Congress Will have to approx,
the crossing Project before any
construction. and New Jersey vii
have to take action on highway ap
prOachtS to the bridge or tunnel.
1t was said yesterday that ufiici
ais Of the Highway DepaEtmen
will select bridge rather than
tunnel as the crossing. and viii
plan to build it at or near PigeOl
Point. near Wilmin@tOn
If the department does not selec
bridge as the crossing. approva
Cf tie Army and Navy will be ask
ed. in addition to congressional an
prOVal. There is. however. on fill
already Il /. s. District Enginee
ckay for tunnel ii the top Of tn
tube is al least - feet below mea
low water level.
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Milford chronicle., 1945-04-27
State p. I. A. Company C.
Meets Al Dover Rifiemen Beat
I morrow Newark Team
pstaters Bow To Local
Shooters 1916 TO $50;
Chandler Sets Record
With 26S Out Of 300.

The Blue Rifle Team Of Company
Delaware State Guard, This city.
defeated the crack Company q team
ot Newark at the local armory last
lAur@day night.
Corporal Chandler set new
state individual high with 26>
oti of = possible 800. Private Henry
Sa0ndtrS trims for the inst time
III Il match scored 242 out Of 300.
Iu, score:
LNAll.AAN q VII EAEn
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
SEEDS DELIGHT
 ENGLISH TOWN
Manager of Bedford Sends Letter of Appreciation;
 No Record Kept Here

In behalf of the Mayor of Bed ford, England. a communication was forwarded here to the Mayors ofnce thanking the city's for its contribution of pea seeds sent to the town sometime ago.
 It could not be determined just when the seeds were forwarded from here as no records were avail able.
 The communication was signed by R. J. Kerss, manager of the Bor- ough of Bedford and expressed the thanks of the people of the town to the people of Waterbury. In the letter it is stated that "The fact that these seeds have been harvested many thousands of miles from these shores and then sent to us in strange as the Laxton Progress pea was originally raised in Bedford, Eng land"
 The letter also stated "It is good to see so many ow your gallant sons freely ming1ing among us and I have every confidence in saying that they feel quite at home here" /"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
CONTINUANCE FOR
 ACCUSED DRIVER
Auto Collision of Washing ton Street Last Evening
 Results in Arrest

Charles Ryan, 50, p Laurel street was given continuance to May l on a charge of driving under the influence of liquor after his case was called before Judge Charles E.. Summa in City Court this morning.
 Motor Patrolman Chris Delaney said Ryan was driving east on Washington street last night when he struck a car owned by George Brodeyr, PAS Wood street, pushing it about 28 feet into pole.
 Other cases: Thomas RoZum, 53, Morris road, Prospect, road rules violation, nolled for $6; Alfonso Terni, 16, 38 Hill street, breach of the peace, nolled: Frank Imbimbo. 40, 1850 North Main street, road rules violation, nolled for $6; Jo- seph Rizzuti, 61, 240 South Leonard street, dumping, nolled for $5; An- thony Tumulis, 32, Malmalick ave- nue, passing a red light, $6 bond called; Charles Reardon, 39, Port land, parking within 25 feet of an intersection, $6 bond called; Jo- seph Listorte, 61, 140 Tracy avenue. intoxication and breach of the peace, continued to April 30; Omer Oulette,' 35, 19 Judd street, Walter Cyr, 39, 8 Slocum street, Victor Lanesy, 35, 122 Tudor street, Olive Pronet, A, 62 Pond street, parking violations, $5 bonds called; Ernest Desserault, Al, 61 Harpers Ferry road, breach of the peace. continued to May 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
RABBI EULOCIZES
 LATE PRESIDENT

 Tribute to President Roosevelt was rendered at special memorial serv- ices conducted by Rabbi Max Glitter at Beth Israel synagogue yesterday morning. Prayers also were offered for the welfare of the new pres ident, Harry s. Truman.
 Colors were presented by members of David L. Fannick post, Jewish War Veterans, and Samuel Lipitz, senior Vice-commander, sounded "Taps".
 Rabbi Gifter described the late president as a "great friend of hu- manity" and stated, This great per- sonal charm made it possible for him to be at the same time a friend of the lowliest and 8 leader ameog the greatest"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
NAMES OF JURORS
 RELEASED TODAY
20 to Report Here for Serv- ice in Superior Court
 Civil Cases

Twenty-nine jurors, whose names were drawn in New Haven Friday, will report for duty in civil cases in superior court tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The veniremen are in a group of TITS whose names were drawn for the Coscia murder trial panel. Those who report tomorrow will serve for civil trials for a period of eight weeks.
 The list, released by James E. Mo Knight, clerk of the court, fol- lows:
 Katherine OConnell, Mrs. Minnie Davidson, and Ralph w. Sawyer of Ansonia, Vincent Muleski and Sher- man D. Stocker of Beacon Falls, Marion w. Geiger, Hazel H. Hubbell, and Hester M. Harris of Cheshire, Edith H. Sill of Derby, Marita A. Rowen, Gertrude c. McGovern, Mrs. Evelyn Croog, Irene A. Whalen, Meyer Stodel, Beatrice Birmingham, Mary E. Maroney, and Albert J. Schreck of New Haven, Frank O'Shea, Joseph Doran, ST., Manuel Henry, and Hazel LaChance or Naugatuck, Lewis w. Barber, Charles A. Jude, Ebert M. Webb, and An- drew c. Morehouse of Meriden, Alif Tanner, Mabel Davis, Everett Hyde, and Marie Banell of North Haven.
 Seven jurors who. were on the previous panel have not yet finished their eight-week terms, and also will report tomorrow. They are: Ralph D'Ambruosc, and Pasquale A. Piet- rangelo of Ansonia, Arthur c. Jones of Beacon Falls, Benjamin H. Peck, ST., and Airline A. Hitchcock ot Cheshire, Timothy F. Kerwin and John J. Hurley of Derby.
 The Coscia trial is scheduled to start May p. A portion of the panel of l75 veniremen will be summoned to appear each day during the poll ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
CLERGY PRESENT
 AT RECOGNITION
Services Mark Greetings to New Unitef of COngre-
 gatiOnal Churches

Rev. James F. English, secretary of the Connecticut Conference of Congregational and hristian churches, welcomed the South Con- gregationals church at Piedmont and Baldwin streets into the Congrega- tional denomination, in a formal recognition sermon last night.
 The services last night formally dissolved the affiliations of two separate groups in the parish, unit ing them into one Congregational church. The dissolved church, the South Federated church, had beer composed of two churches, the South Methodist and the Second Baptist churches.
 Rev. Oscar L. Locke, pastor of the Oakville Union Congregational church, gave the invocation at last nights services. Rev. Conner R Lewis, pastor of the Third Congre- gational church, read the scriptures. Rev. M. Webb Wright is pastor.
 Others taking part in the services included:
 Rev. R. Shannon Graham, pastor of the Seymour Congregational church; John Barker, moderator of the Naugatuck Valley Association; Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony, pastor of the First Congregational Church; and Rev. Francis O. Ayres, rector of St. Johns Episcopal Church, repre- senting the Waterbury Council of Churches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
Police Blotter

Ten motorists out of B stopped since Sunday in Waterbury as part of a nationwide brake check cam paign, were warned to have their brakes repaired within 24 hours, Supt. of Police Daniel J. Carson said today.
 Names of the drivers so notified are forwarded to the Motor Vehi- cle department, so that suspension of driving permits will follow if the defect is not repaired imme- diately, and notification thereof made t0 the Motor Vehicle De- pertinent, Supt. Carson said.
 A car stolen from Leonard Rade, Farrell road, was recovered early this morning by Motor Patrol man Donald Monagan and John Dolan after an exciting chase.
 The car was driven into 8 yard on Raymond street and toward Pearl Lake. The driver jumped out of the car and ran toward the water with the officers in pursuit. He eluded them in the darkness by jumping into the lake and swimming to the other side.
 Seventy dollars was stolen in break at the Bruno restaurant on Savings street yesterday morning, Chief Inspector Joseph R. Bender said last night.
 It. Edward McElligOtt and Sgt. Charles McWeeney who are inves- tigating, said entrance was gained through the side door after pane of glass was removed with a glass cutter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
VETERANS CENTER
 FORMALLY OPENS
Four Selective Service Boards Move From City
 Hall Basement

Waterbury's Veterans and Reem- ployment Center combining local agencies opened today at its new site located at the corner of Grove street and Central avenue. AL though in the throes of moving the general staff was prepared Tor &C., tual business.
 The new site now houses the Vet erans' Advisory Office headed by its director, Miss Nancy Delaney, the Veterans Administration office headed by Edward Kelley and the four local draft, boards coordinated under Miss Mary Dwyer chief clerk of board 16B. The three chief clerks of the other boards will act as as- SiStants. They are: Mrs. Mae Far rington, board 1894; Miss Helen Ljungquist, board 15-B and Miss Lillian Guasteferri of board 16-B. The Home Service division of the local chapter of the Red Cross like wise will have space in the new quarters.
 AS reported here recently Miss Dwyer'S duties will consist as a coordinator of the four boards whereby the general duties of all will be conducted as an entity. h. dividual board matters however, will be remain within the jurisdiction of each board.
 The new site has been leased from it's owner Atty. Francis Mcdonald by non-profit corporation con- sisting of members of the general committee for the Advisory Center and by board of directors. made up of the same members.
 Functions of the center primarily will be one of giving full service to all veterans and their families and to what has been termed the dis placed war worker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND RI1TTER

Ned Stamps T5 through Z5 points valid through expire April through ere Stamps E2 valid will expire July 31
 PROCESSED FOODS Blue stamps C2 through 2 each worth 10 points valid H-2 through M-2 expire June Stamps N2 through s T2 through Z-2
  Sugar 35 Book w valid pounds 2. additional
 @ Arplane indefinitely.
 
 A-l5 through June Be- C6 B-7, CT coupons gallons each Applicants to the local ration board with the application.
 
 Per0 four and five of the ss period four coupons worth 10 gallons
 SOLID delivery consumer declaration with the coal dealer The maximum scarce solid ue permitted for delivery between S l96 IS 30 per cent of the annual dealers ndtted deliver solid fuel" indicates anthracite
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
CIVIC THEATER IN
 BENEFIT PROGRAM
Spring Again" to Be Presented to Aid Red
 Cross Fund

Opening night of the Civic Thea tres production of Spring Again" will be devoted to Red Cross benefit, it was announced today. The play, which is to run for two nights, April 19 and 20, will feature Beatrice Wood and Thomas Hogarth, veterans of the Civic Theatre, in the leading roles which were introduced in the New York production by rGace George and c. Aubrey Smith. The production will be the second of the current season and the 69th in the series of plays presented by the group since its organization in 1928.
 Mrs. Wood has been cast in many previous plays and has also headed the costume committees for vari- ous productions. MT. Hogarth has done extensive theatrical work in England, Canada and the United States, and appeared with George Arliss on tour in "Disrael". Mrs. H. J. Stettbacher, with the theatre since it's birth, will direct the play.
 Supporting roles have been given to Mary Mitchell Baum, Arthur Stein, Jeanne Greenblatt, Frank Decker, David Davies, Don Edwards, Ruth Greenblatt, William w. Vos- burgh, Jr., George Raymond, Rus sell Jones, Burroughs Walling, Rich ard Vandermeer and Jack Hurlburt.
 Mrs. Frank J. Kenney, chairman of public relations, heads the Red Cross committee in charge of the benefit performance. Others include Mis Margaret Orr Benade, executive director, Mrs. Herman Rooster, war fund chairman and Miss Edith Chase, vice-chairman of the war fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-16
CARLTON GAULD
 IN OPERA CAST
'sMartha" to Be Presented at LOew-POIi's Theater April 2S

Carlton Gauld, American bass baritone, formerly a leading mem Der of the Metropolitan Opera Company, will sing the role of Plunkett in Martha" with the Charles L. Wagner Opera Company ak the Loew's Poh Theatre on April 18th.
 Carlton Gauld was born in Bed- ford, Indiana, and attended Wa bash College at Charlottesville in his native Hoosier state. After re- ceiving his degree, he went to France, where he studied under the late Jean de Reszke.
 He made his operatic debut as Colline in La Boheme" at the Casino Municipal of Cannes, un- der the direction of Reynaldo Hahn. His success was immediate and he spent the next five years at Cannes and Deauville performing thirty-five roles.
 A year later he was engaged by he Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, where he sang French, Italian and German roles. The following season ne became a member of the Met