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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
SHORE LEAGUE ADOPTS
NEW PLAYOFF SET-UP
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Because Of the increased cost in
operation of Shore League clubs. a
slight increase in adult white ad-
mission was voted, a sc additional
charge being added to the previous
6Oc. lnasmuch as the player limits
and salary limits in the Eastern
Shore League have both been rails
ed and the cost Of equipment, no
tably baseballs and bats, have soar
ed to a new all-time high, this in
crease was deemed necessary and
is IN line with similar action taken
recently by other minor leagues.
While the Eastern Shore League
directors were in session in the TIo-
tel Sussex dining room, the Eastern
Shore SpOrtswriters Association
staged its annual winter" meeting
INF the hotel ballroom. With ma
Jority of the members present. the
scribes adopted a revised set of by
laws for their organization, decided
upon matters of policy for the en-
suing year, elected to membership
four Delawareans, and also elected
four additional directors.
Clemen Miluades, press photo
grapher, of Milford, and Harry Nc
Sherry, veteran Dover newspaper
man, were admitted to full active
membership, while Bob Leonard.
Eastern Shore League secretary,
and Charles Rich, league statisti-
clan, both of SeafOrd, were elected
to honorary membership for the
year 1948.
The revised association bylaws,
as adopted, provided for the cleo
ton of four additional directors and
this provision was complied with
by the selecting of Roy Burris, Sea-
ford; Tom Hughes, GEORGETOWN;
Dave Hugg, Milford, and Pat
Knight, Dover, to serve as direc-
tors during the remainder of the
current year.
Dallas Culver, Seaford business
man, who was elected to the Eas-
tern Shore League presidency the
past November, presided over the
league meeting and Harwood X.
Strange, also of Seaford, acted in
"a similar capacity at the meeting
of the Shore spOrtswriters.
The following MilfOrdians attend
ed the SeafOrd meetings: E. Roscoe
Galloway, Frank R. Grier, Robert
H. Yerkes, David S. Hugg, William
Nutter, Nelson Wright and Clemen
Miltiades.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
Hospital Drive In
Dover Is Underway
Huge Committee Meeting Held At
Dover School Cafeteria

Never before in the history of Do
YER has a cOmpaign received such
an enthusiastic send off as did the
Kent General Hospital Drive at the
Dover School Cafeteria on Monday.
February 8, 1948. At this meeting
there attended every leader and
worker for the whole Drive. 1t is
estimated that several hundred
were at the meeting to hear Presi-
dent J. Allen Frear, of the Kent
County Hospital, tell those present
of the great need for funds with
which to build a new and improved
hospital for our sick.
Willard D. Boyce, acting as
chairman of the campaign, in an
interesting talk, urged all workers
to'realize that 100000 can only be
raised from pledges and not from
cash contributions. The guest
speaker, Paul Huntington, stressed
the need for housing Of the sick
that with the new improved meth
DDS Of medicine and surgery the
turnover is greater and the cost is
higher. The workers in solemn res
olutions, as the meeting came to an
end, arose from their chairs and
with determination, pledged them
selves for victory.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
CLAYTON SHEEDY RED SOX
PILOT FOR 194s SEASON
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Sheedy's work last summer with a
patched Lancaster array won for
him the respect and admiration Of
baseball men through Gerry Mug
ent's Glass B circuit, and attracted
the attention of a former team
mate, George TOpOrcer, now farm
director of the Boston Red Sox.
When the promotion of Walt Mil
lies to a Class G managerial berth
at Ell PasO left Milford pilotless,
TOpOrcer did not hesitate to con-
tact his old teammate Of years past
and proffer him the local berth.
The new Milford pilot plans to
come here in the near future to
meet and mingle with local fans
before departing in early April for
the Milford Red Sox's 1948 spring
training base at Melbourne, Fla.
Also announced the past week
was the sale by the Milford Club
of Bob Brake, right handed MAIN
stay of the 1947 Milford Red SOx
mound staff. The diminutive and
youthful Brake, who pitched an s
to no-hit, no-run win over Dover
on the opening day of the 1g47 sea-
son and then went on to compile a
II and z record with the fifth place
Sox, goes to Oneonta, N. Y, OF the
Class G Canadian-American cir
cult. Departure of Brake from the
Milford roster cuts the SOx's list
down to seventeen men, ten of
whom are holdoyers from the 1947
team.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
SUBSTANTIAL TAX INCREASE
VOTED BY CITY COUNCIL
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Preceding the opening of the
business session of Council, invo-
cation was given by Rev. David w.
Baker, pastor of Calvary MethO-
dist Church. This is said to be the
first Council meeting in lower Del
aware ever opened with a prayer
by an ordained clergyman.
City Manager Fleming Hart re-
quested Council to name the street
and sewer committee a group to in
vestigate the building line on the
proposed new business structure to
be erected by George w. Wroten on
the property recently purchased by
him from Mrs. Efie Newcombe. The
property is located on North Wal
nut street between the Wright
Building and the Watson Block. Re
quest granted.
Council referred to the police
committee a letter received from
the elementary school safety COM
mittee, seeking the cooperation of
Council in better policing the North
street section as the same passes
the school.
A building permit was granted to
Bayard " Wharton to build a con-
crete block building, 81 feet deep.
and rs to 80 feet long, in the rear
of the present shop.
The police committee, reporting
on the salary increase recommended
tons for the local force. set the
following schedules: PatrOlmen
from $44.80 per week to S48: SER
geants, from $46.80 per week to $50.
A provision was also included in
the report for the hire of a pOlice
captain or chief at weekly stip-
end of $55. The committee also rec
commended that the force as present
ly set-up of two sergeants and four
patrOlmen be changed to a captain
or chief, one sergeant and four ma
trolmen Along with these afore-
mentioned recommendation the no.
lice committee was granted the au-
thority by Council to secure, when
the occasion warranted it. extra
policemen to be paid at an hourly
rate. The weekly pay of patrol
men will be used as the base for
figuring this hourly rate. \
William r. Burke, chairman of
the police, committee, stated to
Council it was the recommendation
OF the committee that Sergeant
Samuel Powell of the local police
force be named acting chief until
such time as a chief was EMPLOYED
on a permanent basis. His present
rate OF pay will not change. Recon-
mendatiOn approved.
Mr.. Burke, also reporting for-tbe
police committee, announced that
since the parking meters have been
installed. on Walnut street. thew
have taken in the sum of 5000 90
The meters cost $2,925.0O. Citv
Council at its next meeting is ex-
pected to consider the extension Of
the parking meters on North and
South Walnut streets and North
East and North West Front streets
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
THE CHURCH OF GOD
Safety Council Notes

The winter season is nearing its
end. It is a specially dangerous
period for motorists, but-skidding
Is an important hazard at all times.
skldding occurs because the tires
on automobiles lose their traction
or Strip on the surfaces with
which they are in contact.
In skidding, a car may slide
slraigt ahead or to one side. or
turn completely around; or, after
a momentary Wabbling, it may re-
sumo its original course. It a driv-
en- is experienced and skillful and
Il ne has sufficient space to maneu-
yer, he can usually bring a car out
OF a skid without harmful results.
otherwise, a skidding car may
crash against a stationary object
or another vehicle, or go off the
road and overturn, with serious
consequences.
It IS hardly wholly to avoid skid
ding, but the likelihood or resulting
accidents would be greatly reduced
II more cars were used when driv-
ing on slippery roads and all op-
orators would take proper action
when skidding occurs.
COmmon-sense teaches that
speed must be reduced when the
roads are slippery, in order to
avoid skidding.
II you must drive this winter
when road conditions are hazard
Gus, the Delaware Safety Council
suggests you heed these precau-
tons.
/. Reduce your speed to conform
10 the conditions of the road.
z. Use tire chains on ice and
snow to reduce braking distances
as much as 80 or SO percent.
). Follow other vehicles at a safe
distance. Ut takes from 9 to IL
times as long to stop when pave
ments are snowy or icy).
4. Apply brakes on slippery
pavements lightly and with
pumping action. Of you jam on the
brakes, they may lock and throw
your car into a dangerous skid.
5. Never make a quick step in
front Of another vehicle.
6. Keep Windshield and windows
clear of snow and ice
z. Keep posted on winter roads
and wealth er conditions - and
TAKE NO CHANCES.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
THE AVENUE METHODIST
CHURCH
"Ths House Of Hatfiness"

1.-THE House of Happiness"
REV. FRANK HERsON, D. D.. Ministe,
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY Is
9:45 a. m.-Session of the Church
School. Wilson A. Sockrider, Cen
eral superintendent. A closely
graded school with rooms and class
es for all ages.
11:00 a. INFORMING Worship
and Sermon. First Sunday in the
Lenten Season. Subject, How
Christ Wins His Way" Choir an
them, "Seek Ye The Lord, by Rob
erts. Soprano sOlOist, Miss Eileen
Wharton. Mrs. Davidson directing.
Mrs. Hurley at the console.
$3.50 D. m.-The Avenue MethO-
dist Youth Fellowship. Topic,
Dream for Society and the Church.
Leader, Margaretta L. Coffin.
1880 p. m.-Evening Worship and
Sermon. Subject, 1.-THE Last Sup
per-The Strife"
Religious Education Hour for the
Milford School children on releas-
ed time on Wednesday afternoon at
2:10 o'clock.
The instruction class for church
membership on Wednesday after
noon ct 3:15 o'clock.
Chancel Choir rehearsal on We'd
nesday evening at seven o'clock.
Midweek Lenten service on
Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Subject, THE Service"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13

CALVARY METHODIST CHURCH
"The Community Church"
Rev. DAVID w. BAKER, B. D., Minister
Church Phone 526W


"The Community Chnrch
Rev. DAVID w. BAKER, B. D., Ministeg
Church Phone 526W
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY Is
Attend the church of your choice
during Lent.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
10000 a. m.-Church School ..Tbe
Power of the Holy Spirit" Classes
for all ages. John wilkins, General
Superintendent.
1900 a. m.-MOrning Worship.
Special music by the choirs. Mess
age by the pastor on the subject.
why the CROSSE" This is the first
in a Lenten series.
$3.50 p. m.-Methodist Youth Eel
lOwship.
1880 p. m.-Evening Service.
Song Service. Special music bv the
Male Chorus and Quartet. Medita-
ton by the pastor on the subject.
1.-The Great Passion of a Chris
tian." Come and bring a friend.
Tuesday, February II, the circles
Of the local Woman's Society will
meet in the homes of members at
$500 o'clock. Each circle desires a
full attendance.
Wednesday, February IS, 2:O5 D.
M, Week Day School of Christian
Education; 1880 p. m, Midweek
prayer and praise service.
Thursday, February 10, 700 D.
M, Youth Choir; 500 p. m, Adult
Choir.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
Ske'U Pack
NO Pistols
As Sheriff

CHARLES TOWN, w. Va. = A
bishops niece is the new sheriff in
this West Virginia mountain area
and She pooh-poohs the thought of
packing a pistol.
Miss Carrie Strider seemed
shocked when asked If she would
carry a gun as sheriff of Jefferson
county. She says
I'll carry no firearms or hand
cuffs. I'm dealing with peaceful
people who viii do what ask
them Ny only worry Will be to see
that the taxes are collected.
Miss Strider, whose uncle is Bis
bop r. y. Il Strfder Of the West
Virginia Episcopal diocese. is un-
married and Sc. As she prepared to
uphold the law with a smile and
friendly blue eyes, she commented:
Z expect peaceful time while I
mold Office. You see. I'll have three
men deputies They'll Be peaceable
too. unless someone happens to rfle
them
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
Will Re-Dedicate
Milford School
teontlnusa go 49, -

Significance OF The Chosen
Name: Mrs. Georgia Hicks
Selection: Young Peoples Choir.
Bethel A. M E. Church
Greetings:
BENJAMIN Banneker P. T. A., Mr..
James Vann, President
Delaware Congress- of Colored
Parents and Teachers, Mr.. j.
Stanley James, President
National Congress OF Colored
Parents, Mrs. w. NJ. Henry Presi-
dent
Milford Board OF Education, Mr..
II. Shaterian, Superintendent
Address: DR. II. Gregg. President
Of Delaware State College
Choir
Prayer Of Re-Dedieation: Rev
Wimberly
Solo: Bless This House Mr.
Howard Fletcher
Benediction: Rev. ]. w. Whaien
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
University Concert
At School Feb. 20
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AS another attraction of the eve
ming, dancing will follow the con-
cert. This is almost a tradition at
college glee club and choir con-
certs and is always enjoyed by the
younger set. The university choir
is composed of many members of
the college glee club; hence many
secular numbers will be sung by
the group.
Tickets are now on sale at a
nominal price Proceeds will go
to the benefit of the music fund
At present the music department
is bidding on a number of musical
instruments on sale as army sur
plus.
Residents Of the area are invited
to become patrons of the concert
The purchase of four tickets bv an
individual or man and wife will en-
title the purchaser to be regarded
as a patron. Organizations wish
ing to support the venture NAV
become patrons by purchasing
eight tickets.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
ARTIST FROM NEW YORK
At CLUB LUNCHEON
Continued from nrst page,

English at the Lancaster helm last
summer, the Red Roses were bog
ged down in the Interstate League
cellar, but, under Sheedy's capable
guidance the Roses bloOmed anew
and spurted upward to a fifth place
finish and barely missed qualifying
for the Interstate circuits playoffs.
The luncheon will be given in
Odd Fellows Hall; the time being
1880. Mrs. Joseph J. Pearce, the
president, will greet guests of the
members and visitors and will pre-
sent Mrs. E. w. Buchanan, of Dow
er, State President of clubs, who
will bring a greeting. Continuing
charter members present for the
occasion will be Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt,
Mrs. Jack Sichterman, Miss Ida
RoOsa and Miss Edna Barker. This
will be delightful affair, made so
by the cooperation of a full and
competent anniversary committee.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
CHURCH GROUPS ARE WORK.
FOR KENT HOSPITAL

The church groups of Kent
County, in their earnestness and
endeavor to turn every stone in the
effort to make the Kent General
Hospital Drive, for 100000 dol
lars, grand success, are holding
all kinds Of Church Socials, Church
Dinners and Church Functions. The
profit will go to the Kent General
Hospital. =
The WOmen's Fellowship of the
Peoples Church, Mrs. ]. Allen
Frear, President, is serving a din
Ter to the Delaware State Farm
Bureau Group and all the proceeds
from this dinner will be given by
the W0men's Fellowship to the
Kent General Hospital. II is esti-
mated that the sum Of $4,000 dol
lars will be raised by the efforts Of
these ladies, and that other means
of other Church Groups throughout
the county, a goodly sum viii be
raised.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
Plastics In FnothalI

Plastic headgear has been adopt
ed by many college and professional
football elevens. The helmets are
lighter and cooler than most leather
ones. They can withstand shock and
impact without denting. chipping or
cracking and donot get waterlogged
or soggy, no matter how muddy the
football field
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
"The Friendly Church"
HARRY z. CREwE, Pastor
CTTNDAV VEPpTTADv ~

10000 a. m.-Bible School.
1900 a. Morning Worship
Service.
$3.50 p. m.-YOuth Fellowship.
Grace Clark in charge.
1880 p. m.-Singspiration and
Worship Service.
February 16, 1880 p. Mall the
Young People to meet at Betty
Armstrong;.
February 10, 1880 p. m.-Choir
rehearsal.
February 90, 500 p. m.-Prayer
and Praise Service.
Saturday, 1880 p. m.-Youth Cen
tire.
Tonight, $500 p. m.-Quarterly
business meeting.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13

Ihere may be "a considerable re.
Vival Of copper mining in South
australia soon. Special mining
leases have been granted COVERING
a large stretch Of mineral bearing
country. Before mining was sus-
pended in that area many years
ago, more than 65 million dollars
worth Of copper ore had been
mined. At present, the main cen.
ters Of copper production in Aus.
tralia are in Tasmania, Queensland
and New South Wales.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
BAPTIST YOUTH CENTRE

We would like ali Of the young
people of our centre to meet at
Betty Armstrong; to discuss plans
for our Leap Year Party.
Don't forget, young people, our
Bible verse Of the week is Psalms
1914.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
Only The Male Sings

Contrary to usual belief. the night
ingale sings not only at night, but
also at ali hours Of the day. Only
the male sings, however, and in
England the nightingale is heard
only from the middle Of April to the
middle Of June.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
LIE PREsRYTERIAN CHURCH

ne Chhrch on the Plaza
Rev. JOHN NJ. DEFIANT, Minister
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY is
9:45 a. Sunday School. Crer-
ar Bennett, Jr., Superintendent.
Classes for all ages.
1900 a. m.-Morning Worship
Sermon topic: Mark - Youths
IDEAL" Text, Mark 10:45.
This sermon will be Of particular
interest to young people.
6:15 p. m.-JuniOr High Society,
$3.50 p. m.-YOung Peoples So
ciety.
A cordial welcome awaits you.
q Mrs. Kathryn Schumacher will
be at the organ.
Choir rehearsal every Wednes-
Jay at 1880 p. IN.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13
Romans Had 4 cure

The Romans, believing that Mars,
their god Of war, had given iron its
strength, roasted sheets Of iron.
ground them into powder and
mixed II with wine as q cure Tor
anemfa.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13

Next Weeks Schedule:
Monday
Harrington at Milford
Camden at FELTON,
Middlet0wn at Smyrna
Tuesday
Dover at CeciIton
Wednesday
ChestertOwn at Denton
Thursday
FELTON, at Harrington
Milford at Camden
Smyrna at Chestertown
Cecilton at Middletown
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-13

Annual rainfall varies in Cali
fornia from none in the south
eastern desert to 107 inches in the
northwest.
Evening star., 1948-06-29

There was scarcely q child and
mighty few grownups on the streets
in the vicinity of Hoover Play
ground, Second and N streets S.W.,
last night.
They all were at The Evening
Star open-air community movie. 1t
was opening night at Hoover and
nine other Recreation Department
Fairgrounds scattered throughout
the city.
Fifty other Fairgrounds are going
to have these free movies before the
end of the week. And in the next
10 weeks, with the exception OF Sat-
urdays. Sundays and holidays, 500
shows will be presented daily at n
Fairgrounds and recreation centers,
under sponsorship of The Evening
Star in cooperation with the Rec
reation Department and The" Film
Center of Washington.
Eric Reisfeld. proIectionist at the
Hoover show, made sure he had a
plentiful supply of lively cartoons
and authoritative sport shorts and
nature films, some in color. To the
500 spectators the variety was all
right.
Holland Days" led the cartoons
in popularity, particularly pleasing
Marilyn Payne, 6, of 325 o street
S.W., who sat comfortably on the
grass as she watched little Dutch
girls hop along in wooden shoes.
But Irwin Spears, 10, colored, OF
Evening star., 1948-06-29

I2l3 N street S.W., got more OF a kick
out of movie called Pass the Bis
cults" which was full of cowboys
playing guitars. He slapped at a
mosquito occaionally.
The grass was most convenient
but the children sat almost every
where. Even bicycles and play
ground sliding boards made good
vantage points. And there was the
usual number of youngsters who in
sisted on looking at the movies from
behind the screen.
Thirty-two of the theaters will be
ON colored Fairgrounds and As on
white Fairgrounds. with the sched-
ules arranged on the basis of neigh
borhood population, type of facil-
tiles available and past attendance
at such shows, it was announced.
Fairgrounds where the shows will
be held at 9 o'clock tonight are:
Hillcrest. Thirty-second and Den
yer streets Sc; Langdon Park
Eighteenth and Franklin streets
NE: Rosedale,. Seventeenth and
Gales streets We: Stoddert, Thirty
ninth and Calvert streets NV:
Thomson, Twelfth and l. streets
NV; Twin Oaks, Fourteenth and
Taylor streets NV; Barry Farms,
1880 Sumner road Sc: Monroe,
Georgia avenue and Columbia street
NV; Payne, Fifteenth and c streets
Sc, and Shows Court, Twenty
fifth and I streets NV.
Evening star., 1948-06-29
Radio Stations Urged Cox Considers Paying
To Fight Court Curb on Manager Of Afmory
MARYLAND Crime News Percentage Of Net

Widespread opposition by radio
stations of the State to the pro-
posed Maryland court rule designed
to curb publication and broadcast
ing of crime and court news was
urged Yesterday by Joseph L. Brech-
ner. general manager of Station
WGAY, Silver Spring.
In letters to the radio stations,
Mr.. Brechner invited their atten-
ton to the preliminary draft of the
rules. as published in the Daily
Record, Baltimore legal journal, on
MAY 81. Copies of the proposed
measures were attached to the let
terS.
If adopted, the rules, in part,
would prohibit photographing an ac-
cused pc. son without his consent;
prevent police, States attorneys and
any one else officially connected with
criminal case from releasing state
ments made by the accused. tell Of
his actions or forecast future course
of trial and bar police and other
officials from giving, and newspapers
and radio station from publishing
or broadcasting, any evidence
brought to light after an arrest.
Mr.. Brechner was named last
Thursday night during joint meet
ing of members of the Prince
Georges and Montgomery County
Press Associations as one of COM
mittee of six to carry out the fight
against the proposed rules.
Mr.. Brechner asked the radio sta
tions to indorse the opposition by
presenting programs to give pub
licity to the measure. The radio
stations also were urged to work
out a program with newspapers in
their areas.
Evening star., 1948-06-29
Condition Of Policeman
Shot al Capitol Is Serious

The condition OF Capitol Police
Pvt. Fred, J. Crenshaw, 66, who was
twice wounded by robbery suspect
early Sunday. was reported as
slightly improved but still serious at
Casualty Hospital today.
The shooting occurred when the
policeman was leading the robbery
suspect toward the Senate Office
Building guardroom.
Cleveland Shrad, colored, %, Of
the 300 block of Virginia avenue
S.W., was arrested two hours after
the policeman was shot on the
Capitol grounds. He is held under
$4,000 bond on a charge of assault
with intent to kill
Mr.. Crenshaw was shot in the
abdomen and in the chest. He lives
at 1929 B street Sc.
Meanwhile, Robert G. Hunter,
colored, %, of the TOO block OF
Fourth street NE, remained in
critical condition from gunshot
wounds suffered Sunday, when he
fed from police who wanted to
question him on HOUSEKEEPING. He
is in Gallinger Hospital.