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Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Outstanding Events
For Local Schools
State Board OF Health To Immunize Against
Smallpox And Diphtheria. Building Com
mission To Meet With Engineers On Pro-
posed New Building Plans. November
Will Be Visiting Teachers Day School
Curriculum Being Studied

Various outstanding events are
being planned for in the Milford
schools.
On Thursday, November 6, the
State Board of Health will give I'M
munization against smallpox and
diphtheria to children of pre-
school age and to pupil in the first
three grades. AT $3.50 a. m, this
work will be done at the nurses
room in the Milford Elementary
School and at 1900 a. M, the inn
munization will be given at the Ben
jamin Banneker School. Written
consent of the parents is required
in all cases. There is no charge for
this service.
On Thursday evening, November
6, the building commission of the
Milford Special School District
will meet to discuss the finding of
the mechanical and electrical en-
gineers. Plans for the new con-
struction are proceeding at a steady
pace and detailed drawings are
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Set Date To Start
New VA Hospital
Construction To Begin March Is;
Bids Are Asked

Construction of Delaware's $6,-
100000 Veterans Administration
Hospital at Elsmere will begin
about March Is. it was announced
this week.
Bids for the 320-bed institution
are to be received from December
5 to January Is, with construction
to start so days later, Robert w.
Wilson. deputy VA administrators
in Philadelphia, said this week.
4 Originally planned to have a ca
pacity for 125 patients, the hospi-
tai was expanded to provide for
the future needs of Delaware vet
Grams.
However, increasing construc-
ton costs last summer forced VA
to trim some ''non-essentiar' fea-
lures. requiring the Wilmington
architectural firm of Massena and
DUPONT, Inc, to revise the original
plans.
The hospital will be built on the
former /. ]. Hollingsworth farm on
Kirkwood Highway, near Oak
Grove.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Sussex Pomona
Grange Names
New Officers
Everett C. Hopkins OF
Coolspring is Elected
Master of County Wide
Farm Organization.

The Sussex County Pomona
Grange held it's fall session in
Henlopen Grange Hall on Thurs
day, October 23.. There was a splen-
did representation of all Sussex
Oranges.
Henlopen, the host grange, serv-
ed a delicious meal at noon.
Speakers during the lecturers
hour in the afternoon were: Rev.
Howard Davis of Quakertown, near
Lewes; Mrs. Helen Lynn, national
delegate to World Conference of
Countrywomen in Holland, and
Sussex County Agent William H.
Henderson of Georgetown.
Officers elected for the next two
year term were: Master, Everett C.
Hopkins, Coolspring Grange: ov-
erseer, Norman Hedges, Broad
Greek Grange; lecturer, Allen B,
Watson, Milford Grange; steward,
C. A. Pepper, Midland Grange; as
sistant steward, Elwood Coulbourn,
Reliance Grange; chaplain, DR..
Leishman, Henlopen Grange; trea-
surer, Earle Cooper, Columbia
Grange; secretary, Addie H. White,
Reliance Grange; gate keeper,
John Wright, Reliance Grange;
Ceres, Ella Roach, Henlopen
Grange; Pomona, Grace Hopkins,
Coolspripg Grange; Flora, Mrs.
Johnson. Henlopen Grange; lady
assistant steward, Mrs. Elwood
Coulbourne, Reliance Grange;
home economics chairman, Mrs
Laura c. Moore. Milford Grange
executive committee, P. G. Kirby
three year term, James Lank, two
year term and Fred Wright, one
year term.
Neighbor's Night of Sussex Po-
mona Grange will be held at Mid,
land Grange Hall at Georgetown
on Thursday evening, November 20
at o'clock. Keep this date il
mind and may we have all oranges
well represented.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
c. 0. P. Urges
Open Choosing
OF Candidates
Pennsylvania Governor
Addresses Farley Plan
ming Convention; Gov.
: Bacon Among Speakers
By ..4ssociated Prrss


PHILADELPHIA Republican
leaders setting up organization of
their 1913 national convention
heard from Governor James II.
Duff of Pennsylvania that dele
gates must have a free hand in
selecting the party's presidential
nominee.
Appealing for an "open" nomi-
mating parley, the head of the big
Keystone State convention dele
cation told G. o. P. chiefs at a
dinner last Saturday night I'VE
ought not determine the result of
the game before we get to the
place where 1t is played"
1.-The Republican Party has the
presidency within its grasp" Duff
declared. If ii escapes us it will
be because of our own ineptitude.
The nominee should be selected
only as a result of spontaneity at
the time of the convention.
Bacon Is Speaker
(Governor Walter w. Bacon was
one of the speakers at the dinner
while Mrs. Frank G.. Tallman, ma
tional committeewoman from Del
aware and former National Com
mitteeman Harold S. Schutt at
tended the AFFAIR."
National Chairman Carroll Reece
meantime, declared he was not the
least disturbed over the number
of candidates for the Republican
presidential nomination, adding
That's a healthful sign. 1t shows
the nomination is worth fighting
for"
Continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Surplus Of Sugar
Seen Next Year
World Food Council Sees
One Seventh In
Oversurply
By 4Assoeiated Press

WASHINGTON-The world may
see sugar surplus next year
equivalent to about one-seventh of
the amount this country consumes,
the International Emergency Food
Council heard this week.
DR.. d. A. Fitzgerald, council
secretary-general, said this may
happen even though total produc-
tion is below pre-war, and many
countries consume much less than
before the war.
"Such a development could come
about" he said, "as a result of
further intensification of the world
dollar famine"
Fitzgerald said present prospects
indicate next years surplus will be
about Is per cent below pre-war on
a per capita basis.
United States consumption this
year will exceed 100000 tons.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31

being prepared of the plans which
the building commission wishes to
put into effect.
Friday, November z, has been set
aside as a visiting day for teachers
Of the Milford schools. All three
schools in Milford will be closed on
that day to enable teachers to trav-
ell to various schools in the State to
observe and learn first hand of ex-
cellent school practices which may
be put into effect in the various
classrooms and shops in the Milford
schools.
The study of the school curricu-
lum continues. The schools are
very fortunate to be able to have
consultant service from the Uni
versity of Delaware. DR.. w. Earl
Armstrong, Dean of the School of
Education of the State University,
and DR.. w. C. Muntyan of the fac
ulty of the School of Education have
been meeting with the Milford staff
tcontinued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Eat More Seafood
Industry Urges
Del Bay SeafOOds Superintendent
Issues Statement

l. w. Tarburton, superintendent
of Del Bay Seafood, Inc, with
headquarters at Lewes, Del, an
nounced today that his company,
along with the fishing industry
throughout the United States be-
lieves in the purposes of the Citi-
zens Food committee, and urges adj
ditional consumption of food fish to
replace food staples which the Citi-
zens food committee is trying to
conserve.
According to Mr.. Tarburton, re-
presentatives of the fishing indus
try met in Washington, d. c., with
Mr.. Charles Luckman, chairman of
the Citizens Food Committee, last
Saturday, and outlined course of
action aimed at the conservation of
certain food staples. Figures reveal
Continued on page g.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Lions ClubMilford Bucs
Pays TributeSwamp Lewes
TO Sam Pierce Here Il To 0
District Governor OF
Lions international
HonOred At Milford
Dinner Last Week.

Sam Pierce OF Seaford, District
Governor of Lions International,
was guest of honor and principal
speaker at the regular dinner
of the Milford Lions Club
the past Thursday evening. In the
course of an interesting and in
formal talk, District Governor
Pierce traced the history and
growth of Lionism. pointing out
how through unselfish service to
community. nation, and humanity.
the Lions movement had grown
from a>rather humble beginning in
1917 to its present position as the
largest and most active of service
organizations.
Pierce, who was most instru-
mental in getting a club started
here just a little over Is months
ago, congratulated the local club
upon its growth and activity, cit
ing the many projects of COM
munity benefit that have been sue
cessfully sponsored by the Milford
Lions Club. The District Cover
nor was introduced by Howard
Furniss, vice president of the To-
cal club and recent appointee as
zone chairman. In introducing the
guest speaker, Furniss traced Sam
Pierce's career, both in and out
of the Lions organization, and
thanked him, on behalf of the club
for the interest he has always
shown in the growth and progress
of Lionism' here. Furniss and Tee
Govatos were co-chairmen of the
special program.
Prior to Howard Furniss' intro
continued on page So
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Don Smith Merges
Insurance Agency
Former MiIfOrdian WIN Become
Partner OF A. Harry Werner


1t has been announced that effec-
tive November 1st, 1947, Donald
Smith and A. Horace Werner will
merge their respective insurance
businesses and will operate under
the firm name of Smith & Werner
and their offices will be located at
222 Delaware Trust Building, Will
mington, Delaware. Robert f. Glenn
ent will be associated with the firm
as sales representative.
Mr.. Smith is a native of Milford,
and is a graduate of Milford High
School, Fishburne Military School
and attended Lehigh University. He
started in the insurance business in
1882 and moved to Wilmington in
1895. Since that time he has con-
Quoted his own agency at 222 Della
ware Trust Building.
Mr.. Werner is a graduate of Ur-
sinus College and has been active in
civic and business affairs locally for
the past twelve years and is i'm
mediate past president of the Opto-
mist Club of Wilmington. During
the war he served two years with
the armed forces in North Africa
and Italy.
Mr.. Clement, who has been in the
insurance business since 1888, is q
native of Wilmington and is a gra.
duate of P. s. DUPONT High Schoo
and is now attending the evening
School of Accounting and Finance
of the University of Pennsylvania
In 1916, Mr.. Clement was gradua
ted from the insurance course con
ductey by the Aetna Casualty
Surety Company of Hartford, Con
necticutt. During World War II, h,
served with the U. S. Army in tn,
Pacific Area.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Vets Take Lead
nRededication
W eek In The
Milford Area
Blue Hen Members Are
Busy Completing Plans
For Full Observance;
Will Hold Veterans
Day"

The Blue Hen Post No. 64SS, ".
f. w, one Of this areas most active
ana progressive organizations, will
take the lead in arranging observ-
ance of e-Dedication Week here
In the Milford area. Tentative plans
Of the local post Of overseas vet
erans call for the staging of an ap-
propriate ceremony here In Plaza
Square on Veterans Day" Satur-
day, November 22nd, participation
BY the post membership IN a vet
erans parade at Dover the same
evening, and the making of ar
rangement for transportation of
local school children to Dover and
"The Freedom Train" on Sunday,
Nov. 2srd.
Dave Hugg, chairman of Special
Events Committee for Kent and
Sussex Counties for the V. F. w.
has announced that all organiza-
lions In the Milford area, having
regularly scheduled meetings dur
ing the period designated as RE
Dedication Week. Will be reQues-
ted TO include in their programs
material that will emphasize the
theme and purpose of Re-Dedica-
tion Week. Mayor Edward c. Evans
has already promised the suppor'
and cooperation of the city govern
ment in the arranging of Milford:
role In this nationwide observance
that ties in with the appearance o.
"The Freedom Train"
DR.. James r. West, commands
of the Blue Hen Post and mem
Der of the v. f. w. Special Events
Committee for lower Delaware, vii
appoint a special committee from
the post membership to make ar
rangements for veterans participa
ton in local observance of Re-Dedi
cation Week. The recently organ
lied Blue Hen firing squad and hon
or guard will have prominent rol
i'm the local observance and will 81
so participate Ia the parade &c DO
yer.
fcnnfsnned on paFs s.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Pilot Town Lads Game
But Outplayed, Milford
JV's Down Georgetown
JV's 25 to 6.

An outplayed but not outfought
Lewes eleven went down to a ITO
defeat last Friday night at the ball
park. This was the fifth straight.
win for the local boys this season.
Milford ran just 38 scrimmage
plays in reeling off eleven touch
downs. Nearly all of the scoring
was the result of long runs by Mil
ford back. Bucky Johnson scored
on runs of 81, so and IL yards Nor
man Warren broke loose on runs
of 20, SO and yards to score.
Drummond scored on a 20 yard
smash through center. Cecil Ma
loney skirted end for As yards and
a score. Joe Lank outran the de-
tenders 40 yards to cross the goal
after taking a 25-yard pass from
Bucky Johnson. Ralph Fry ran 35
yards for score with an inter
cepted pass.
The line-ups:
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Toy Selection Care
May Prevent Mishaps
Safety Council Home Safety Divis-
ion Offers suggestions

Toyland never had wider varie-
ty Of wonders than it will present
this Christmas season and we can
buy toys with more assurance of
their popularity, durability and ed
ucational value. Toy merchants as
sure us that there will be fewer
disapp0intments caused by fiimsy
toys falling apart in the first hours
of hard play.
The American manufactured toy
costing less than dollar is -defini-
tely stronger, safer and more at
tractiye. If toys are chosen wisely
end used properly, there is practi-
cally no way for them to cause an
accident. Children are profting by
the fact that an increasing number
of toys are being tested before they
are placed on the market.
Continued on page ~
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
P-T-A Approves Idea
For School Program
Released Time Religious Education
For Milford Students

At a recent meeting of the execu-
tive boards of the Milford Elemen-
tary School Parent Teacher Associ-
ations, an idea for released time Re-
ligious Education for the children
of the Milford Special School Dis
trict was proposed and approved.
simultaneously the proposed idea
was endorsed by the Board of Ed
ucation. and it is the hope of those
boards that interested parents will
attend the November P. T. A. meet
ing when the plan will be outlined
and discussed.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Turkey Growers To
Meet November ii
Annual Session VIII Be Held In
Grange Hall, Georgetown


The annual meeting of the Della
ware State Turkey Growers Asso-
citation will be held in the Grange
Hall, Georgetown, on November IA,
at 800 p. m, according to NJ. C..
Vaughn, president of the associa-
tion.
DR.. John Hammond. of Bridge
vile, will be the principal speaker
and will discuss the subject of
Growing Turkeys Most Economi-
cally in Delaware" ]. Franklin
Gordy, extension poultryman from
the University of Delaware, will
discuss the market outlook for
Delaware turkeys this year. and
Henry |. Short will report on the
National Turkey Federation meet
Continued on page y
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31

prayer; and Herb Nichols who
sang, Our Delaware"
The following paper was deliv-
cred by Mr.. Derrickson, who was
assisted in its preparation by sew
eral persons interested in early
Milfordia.
The response to Bucks" pro-
gram was made by past president,
Frank Elton.
Continued on page l6)
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
'Bnck" Derrickson Tells Rotary
Club Of MiEord's Early Days

Milford of "yeSteryear" was the
theme of a most interesting pro-
gram presented by r. A. Buck"
Derrickson, at the regular weekly
dinner meeting of the Milford Ro-
tary club last Monday evening.
Assisting with the program were
Mr.. Henry Tribbitt, 80 years young,
who was Mr.. Derrickson's guest;
Rev. David w. Baker, pastor of CAL
vary Methodist Church, who offered
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Many Farms Helped
BY Soil Conservation
Tremendous Increase In Sussex
Noted During Past Year

The assistance, particularly with
drainage, that is being extended to
Sussex county farmers by the Soil
Conservation District of Sussex
county has shown a tremendous
increase during 1947. Even though
more than two months of the year
remain the district supervisors find
that already between four and five
hundred farms are in those areas
for which large scale drainage op-
erations have either been complet-
ed this year or are we'll under way.
Continued on ease %
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
Speech Correction
Program Here Nov. 6
Mrs. Ruth L. Tyndall VIM Be In
Charge

Speech correction will be the
theme of conference held by the
Division of Special Education of
the Department of Public Instruc-
tion in the Milford High School on
Saturday morning. November g..
The program, beginning at $50
a. m. will include discussions on
the handling of young shutters. par
ent education as an aid to speech
correction. the relation of speech
to the reading program. and lang
uage for the hard-of-hearing child.
Continued on page y
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31
State Red Men
Elect Officers
A. f. Purse Named Great Sachem;
T. X. Purnell, Great Prophet

Arthur E. Purse of Wilmington,
has assumed the post of Great Sa-
chem of the Improved Order of Red
Men, Great Council of Delaware,
succeeding Thomas r. Purnell OF
Georgetown, at the ninety-second
meeting of the Organization at
Manitoo Hall in Wilmington.
Mr.. Purnell was elected Great
Prophet of the council. He sue
ceeds Joseph A. Wallace in the
post. At the session he received a
past great sachem's lapel button
as gift from the Great Incohonee
and past great sachem's jewel
as a gift from the Council of Del
aware.
continued on page ~
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-31

Milford SubstitutiOns: Humes,
Hollinger, Bowls. Johnson, Shock
ley, Redden. DeChant, Downing,
Bradford. Exley, Warren, Halfen.
Beebe, Camper, Messick, Frankel.
Lewes Substitutions: Creadick, Ho-
warth, Nelson, Knapt, Russell,
Smith, Melvin, Beebe, Parsons,
Pratt.
Score by periods:
Milford 10 20 10 13-71
Lewes % 0 0 %
Monday afternoon the Milford
JV's football team won over the
continued on page ~
Ohio Waisenfreund. [volume] (Pomeroy, O. [Ohio]) 1874-1953, 1947-09-20

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