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Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Peach CrOp
Nearly Double
Years
Discusses Grow
ers To Send 314,OOO
Bushels To Markets;
Apple Prospects Poor.

The peach crop to be harvested
by growers of Delaware this year
will be almost twice as large as
that of last year, although $1,000
bushels short of the 10-year crOp
average, it was disclosed this week
in the July crop report of the U. S.
Department of Agriculture.
An estimated 314,OOO bushels of
peaches will go on the nations
markets from the state this sum
mer, as compared with 171OOO
bushels last year, the crop report
stated.
The 1O-year average for peaches
is $4,000 bushels.
On the other hand. "appIe Dros-
poets this year are poor" the re-
port continued. Almost as bad as
last year, the crop estimate for
apple growers is 100000 bushels
this summer and fall, as compared
with $4,000 bushels last year
The lO-year average is more than
twice either amount, at $4,000
bushels.
Farm Trends Outlined
Both crop estimates, however, are
minor factors in the overall pic
ture of Delaware farm production,
when viewed in the light of trends
i'll agriculture within the state out
lined by DR.. R. o. Bausman of the
University of Delaware's agricul-
tural extension division.
In the past 80 years, DR.. Baus-
man revealed, the face of the Della
ware earth has been drastically
changed.
From endless miles of peach and
(cOnunued on page %
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
To Dedicate Organ
At LeWes Church
Bishop Straughn To Deliver Ser.
mon At Bethel This Sunday


Bethel Methodist Church of Lew
es, Delaware, will dedicate the
MOlIer Pipe Organ with Chimes and
Ampli6catiOn system on Sunday,
July 25th. The Organ will be dedi-
Gated at the 11:00 O'cOck service.
Bishop James B.. Straughn, we'll
known Eastern Shore minister and
a native of Centreville, will dedi-
cate and deliver the sermon. Special
music will be given by the combin-
ed chOirs consisting of the Senior,
Junior and mems Chorus. Miss
Sarah A. Revelle, well-knOwn Eas-
tern Shore soprano, will sing. At
300 p. m, the Rev. Thomas b
Mulligan of the Dover District will
deliver the sermon and Miss Sarah
A. Revelle will be the sOlOist.
At $3.50 p. m, there will be an Or
gan and Chimes recital using the
AmplifcatiOn System. This Recital
will be given by Sara J. AlbertsOn
Church Organist. At 700 p. m, the
well-knOwn mems chorus of SO vol
Ces will present a Hymn Fest
Greetings will be brought by a for
mer pastor and founder of the
young adult class which has spOn-
sOred this New Organ. The sermon
Will be delivered by the Rev. Harry
V. BranfOrd under whose guidance
the class started the Organ Fund.
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
$125,O Bridge Fund
Returned To State
Money Was Made Available From
Sale OF Bonds

The State Highway Department
returned to the state treasury
Tuesday of this week the sum of
$125,000 advanced for preliminary
work on the Delaware Memorial
Bridge.
The money was made available
from the sale of $4O.OOO,OOO of
bridge bonds completed last month.
The check for $125,OOO was hand
ed to Governor Bacon by F. V.
DUPONT, chairman of the State
Highway Department, in the pres
ence of a number of state officials.
The Governor in accepting the
check praised Mr.. duPont's "devO-
ton to the public good" exhibited
through his long interest in the
preliminary phases of the project.
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Blue Hen Auxiliary
To Present Shows
Entertainment Will Be Furnished
Free; Public Invited

The Ladies Auxiliary to MilfOrd's s
Blue Hen Post No. 6483, Veterans
Of Foreign Wars, will show three
l6mm sound films i'll the Calvary
Methodist Church, N. E. Corner
Front and Montgomery Streets, on
Thursday, July 29th, at p. m. The
kOlOrchrOme films, stories of The
Y. f. w. National Home, are en-
titled, What Became of George
Peters" "Guadacanal," and your
National Home"
The Blue Hen Auxiliary has in
vited all service, church, fraternal,
and business organizations, ana
persons interested in V. F. w. work,
to attend. The films are being pre-
sented to the public free of charge,
that they might become more ac-
quainted with the work of the or
ganiZatiOns of the V. f. w.
The National Home at Eaton
Rapids, Michigan, is nome FOR or
phans and widows of veterans
which has been built and is entire
ly financed by the V. f. w. Posts
and Auxiliaries. A part of the sup
porting funds is raised through the
sale of the Buddy Poppy" and the
V. F. w. National Home Christmas
Seal.
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23

NlLEi
dedication of the children's camD
of the association on Miller River,
IL miles south of DagsbOrO, in cas-
tern Sussex county.
Other officials who participated
in the half-hOUr dedicatoTy pro-
gram lauded the association, COM
posed of officials of the Whining
ton Bureau of Police, state police.
and town police and enforcement
agencies.
Runs Ceremonies
Judge ElwOOd F. Nelson of the
New Castle County Family Court
was master of ceremonies.
The value of the camp in pre-
venting juvenile delinquency was
stressed by the governor.
continued on DaRa u
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Polio Precautions
Urged. In Kent
Three Cases Reported To
Date, According To DR..
c. II. Hayman

The following statement about
polio Gnfantile paralysis) has been
issued by Dr.. Charles r. Hayman,
County Health Officer.
up to July 18th, there have been
3 cases of polio in Kent County, of
which l has been mild, and 2 para
lytic. More cases may be expected
to appear, since the highest rate Of
infection usually occurs in the late
summer"
q advise the following precau-
tiOnary measures: All children and
young adults with unexplained few
er should be seen at once by their
own physician-alsO, those who
have headache, sore throat, vOmit-
Continued on page o.
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Sussex Poultry Co.
To Protect Cargoes
Milford Plant Has Adopted Me.
ehanlcal Refrigeration

To protect its perishable car
goes while in transit from Della
ware to New York City, the Sussex
Poultry Company has adopted me-
chanical refrigeration. according
to an announcement by company
president David Pack.
The firm installed ThermO King
cooling units in two Of its trucks
that have a combined capacity Of
"a tons According to Mr.. Pack,
the new unit sperfOrm 100 percent
better than ice and have cut spoil
age altogether. He also states
that his drivers like ThermO King,
finding the units much less trOu-
bic than ice,
The company has been at the
Milford address for eight years
and purchased the Thermo King
units through the Highway Trailer
Company, Smyrna, to keep cargOes
of dressed poultry i'm excellent
condition for the run to the New
York market.
Continued on page %
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Vets Hope To Take
Over League Lead

The Milford Vets, currently in
second place in the Sussex County
League standings as a result of
losses in three of their last four
games, will attempt to return to
the win column this Sunday after
noon when Hickman A. A. is met
here at the local park. The Vets
were dropped from tie for first
place with Milton as a result of
consecutive losses the past week
to Glendale and Milton, and are
now one and One-half games be-
hind the pace-setters.
continued ON page I'D
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
All Clubs Plan
Fair Exhibits
Members Have Entered In Over 20
Classes

O4uSSCS
Boys and girls enrolled in All
Club work are getting ready to ex-
hibit their projects at the Kent
Sussex Fair, which begins next
Monday. The All department of the
fair includes over 20 classes in
which club members may exhibit
canned food, baking, vegetables,
eggs, clothing and crops. In addi-
ton, All H'ers are encouraged to en-
ter their livestock and poultry in
the open classes at the fair. From
the number of entries now pouring
in to county extension Offices, more
than 500 entries are expected in the
All department and many more in
the open classes.
New Awards Method
This year, the All Club, depart
ment is initiating a new method of
awards known as the Danish sys-
tenn. All exhibits that meet the
standards required of the highest
award group will receive a blue
ribbon and cash award Exhibits
meriting secOpd prizes will be
placed in the red ribbon award
group, and so on. In this manner
each exhibit will receive a ribbon
and every member who has done a
first-rate job on this exhibit is elig-
ible to win a first prize.
Judging contests are always a
popular feature of the fair, and
Tuesday, July q. is All Club Day.
Club members may compete in one
of six judging contests - swine.
dairy, poultry, vegetable crops.
food, and clothing. This is an ex-
cellent opportunity for boys and
girls to learn by doing and by COM
paTisOn. For the three highest scor-
ing members in each contest, schO-
larships will be awarded to the
1949 Short Course to be held next
summer at the University OF Della
continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Make Farm Safety
Number One Crop

National Farm Safety Week, July
26-S1, is the time to review a few
facts about safety on the farm, says
William A. Calvert, agricultural ex-
tension engineer for the University
of Delaware.
According TO Calvert, accident
prevention could we'll be a number
one Gro pin importance If we would
ell concentrate on making it pro-
duce. He suggests making a check
list Of accident hazards nOw-or
getting one from your county agri-
(eontinuod on pago %
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Sussex Horse Show
Set For Sept. 5th
Event viii Be Staged To Benefit
Legion Post

The Sussex Horse Show Asso-
citation, Inc, meeting at the Sus-
sex Airport Monday night of this
week, set September as the date
for the horse show. The show
will be held on the grounds of the
Sussex Airport and will be held
for the benefit of Sussex Post No.
s. American Legion, of George
town.
George c. LittletOn was named
as chairman of the grounds com
mittee and Oscar Richards was
chosen as chairman of the tropbv
committee. J. Perry Graves and
Dale Short. horse show chairman
will also serve as the entry com
mittee. Russell Porter and Mary
{. Wilson were named on the pub
licity committee.
teontinued on page y
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23

draft bill making it law.
Eighteen-year-Olds, not subject
to the 21-mOnth draft, may begin
enlisting in the armed services to-
morrow. BY volunteering for one
year and then serving longer
period in the reserves they may
avoid the draft later. By law only
10000 of the 1S-year-Olds may be
accepted.
Maj.-Gen. Lewis 3. Hershey, Sc
lective Service director, emphasized
all men Is through 25, unless they
already are in the active armed
services. must register.
Whether or not man is exempt
from the draft makes no difference
he said. All must register, unless
they now are in the regular forces
and on active duty.
continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Blue Cross Permits
Increase In Members

Directors Of the Group Hospital
Service Monday, reported an in
crease Cf 1.SS6 iu the hospital plan.
sl3 2-fst ueubership increase in
rhe sGretCal plan for the twO-mOnth
e-Eu-l-eut period Nay Sl-luly 81.
Eee report Was made following a
ueeI-E cf the beard in the Blue
NEus c&ces Monday in Whining
tr1
we tucresse means that a total
al ls4kA1 Is Dow enrolled in the
lEErral Plan and l15.gS9 in the sur
sl rian
lasure ur rara 81
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23


cUWauum of the Progressive
Pav 0 Delaware Cd Eune.
THE lg-alec1eG delegates are
losalh R StanoEHCHs Gras dent
M laocal 1872 L8G EE,oz5
Workers E America. CG0. and
chairman Ef ahe Lrlewar'e Labor
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Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
COP. Group Starts
Mapping Platform
Brief, Comprehensive Document To
BE Presented At COnclave

Detailed plans for the writing of
the Republican state platform
which will be presented to the par
tvs convention in Dover on Aug. II
are being worked out by a commit
tee which includes the three mem
bers of Congress and other COP
leaders throughout the state
One meeting at which a number
of planks were suggerted and dis
Cussed briefly has already been
held and the assignments involved
i'm preparing the principal planks
continued on page 50
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Corporation Income
Showing Decrease
Drops $34,OS7 From 1947 Figure
Survey Reveals

Receipts of the State Corpora
ton Department aggregated $426,-
6O5.71 the past fiscal year, a drop
of $34,O8771, Secretary of State
William J. Storey reported recent
ly. The receipts for the year end
ed June 30, 1947 totalled $780,
693.38.
The number of new companies
incorporated under the Delaware
laws likewise decreased from 1855
to 1855, a difference of 270.
The decrease in receipts and
charters was not viewed by Off
cials as disturbing, however, in
view of the neW-cOmpany boom fol
lowing the war, which was still
holding sway the beginning months
of the fiscal year ended June 80
1947.
Continued on page -
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
School Bus Cost
Shows Increase
Transportation Service Advancing
By Leaps And Bounds

School bus transportation costs
IN Delaware during the past school
year scared more than S37, 900
higher than the transportation bill
for the previous year, the Dover
Office of DR.. George R. Miller, Jr..
State Superintendent of Public In
structiOn, revealed this week.
The figures, contained in a re-
port OF Preston G. Eisenbrey, su-
pervisOr of transportation. show
that 1882 children were trans
ported or boarded during the past
year at cost of $378,94O.6O. com
pared to 1O,799 pupils at a cost of
$S41, 1874 in the previous year.
Continued on page .
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Camp Barnes Was Dedicated
Sunday With CoJotuI Program

The Delaware Of
by Governor Walter W. providing OPPORTUNITIES for bvs
improve themselves physically, mentally and morally
by establishment and Camp Barnes the association
ae FORWARD step in the interests better citizenship in
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
Stale VII Have a Delegates
1t Third Party Convention

of Progressive Party of Delaware an
enlarged delegation Delaware
z5 The Delaware delegation has been
delegates founding
Milford chronicle., 1948-07-23
President Orders 100000
Youths Sign Up For Draft
(By The Associated PressJ

WASHINGTON, President o
deed all American Is through 25 register the draft between
predict inductions begin
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-09-30
Unique Cancer
Survey Being
Set Up In Md.

A two-year cancer research
study is underway in four Mary
land counties which may lead to
some relief for victims of the NAL
ady.
The study is aimed at bringing
into clearer focus the role of coun-
ty health departments and public
health nurses, as well as working
out an effective reporting and fol-
low-up system for cancer cases.
The project is sponsored and
financed by the National Cancer
Institute, the American Cancer
Society and the Maryland Health
Department.
Montgomery, Hartford, Wash
ington and Frederick Counties
were selected as representing a
good population cross-section and
also because better records are
presently available in those areas.
The unique study also may de-
termine the importance of heredity
and environment in cancer control.
Cancer experts will base their
research on family histories of pa
tients in the counties. Physicians
and hospitals in the survey area
already have been asked TO furnish
information on existing cases.
As reports come in to county
health departments, case workers
will interview the patients, collect
ing all possible material pertinent
to the survey.
when the study is completed"
DR.. Raymond F. Kaiser, assistant
chief Of the Cancer Institutes
control branch, said this week, 1--WE
should know where the disease &C.
ours - that is geographically, in
what age and occupation groups
and with what family back
ground"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-09-30
Poisonous Snakes Found
In Woods Near Seneca

While strolling in a woods near,
Seneca on Sunday, Jan Hunter of
Washington, was bitten twice by
what he insists was a rattlesnake.
i. He was rushed to the Naval Hos
pital where serum was admins
tered. After being on the critical
list for several days, Mr.. Hunter
is now reported doing very well.
The accident took place on the
property of R. L. Post on Seneca
Creek. Mr.. Hunter and his wife
were climbing a rocky. cliff when
he stumbled and felt something
strike him. When he arose from
the ground the huge rattler" was
attached to his leg. He was bitten
twice, possibly by two snakes.
Personnel from the hospital
were unsuccessful in finding the
spot where tie accident occurred
VI any ldItiCSHdhtS.
However, on Tuesday, Jackson
T. Gibbs, Beall Avenue, Rockville,
a friend of the Hunters, took upon
himself to go on "snake hunt"
He was directed to the scene by
Guy Hough, a neighbor of the
Posts. Immediately on arriving at
the spot, Mr.. Gibbs heard a rattle,
which proved to be the tail of
giant blacksnake in the dry leaves.
After finishing him off, Mr.. Gibbs
reached for a stick to examine
more closely his "game." AS he
did so, very large copper-head
made his appearance which was
bad mistake for the snake.
Thinking that probably fright
mad caused the snake to take on
gigantic proportions and question
able appearance to Mr.. Hunter,
Mr.. Gibbs showed the copperhead
to the victim who resolutely stuck
to his story-that it was rattle
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-09-30
County Policeman Is
Dismissed After Trial
Board Conviction

Paul A. Federline, 81, of 5529
Lincoln St., Bethesda, suspended
county policeman, was convicted
this week of drinking on duty by
q Police Trial Board and ordered
dismissed.
According to the charges, Mr..
Federline accepted drinks at the
home of W. o. Dosh, Gaithersburg
bondsman, last June %, leaving
Bis scout car unattended for two
hours.
Curious
In the family of nations the
doughty Finn is ever a curiosity,
small but utterly fearless, yet with
. sens Of bookkeeping. Milwaukee
Journal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-09-30
Births Reported
At Local HOSPITAL

Births reported at MONTGOMERY
County General Hospital for the
period September 8 through Sep
TENDER rs, 1913, include:
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard C. Peters,
Ellicott City, son, Leonard Car
son, Jr.; Mr.. and Mrs. Everett l..
Cox, Derwood, daughter, Fran
ces Ellen; Mr.. and Mrs. John E.
Weber, Burtonsville, son; James
and Thelma johnson, Ellicott City,
daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. John G..
Swecxer, Brinklow, son; Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob v. Shifflett, Spencer
vile, son, Willis Monroe; Mr..
and Mrs. Charles o. Poole, Rock
vile, daughter, Patricia Ann.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-09-30

snake that bit him. DR.. Mann,
head of the Geological Park in
Washington, who furnished addi-
tional snake-bite serum, said that
it is entirely possible that rattle
snakes might infest the area,
washed down by floods.
Just to prove that this was a
snake story, not fish story, Mr..
Gibbs stopped at The SENTINEL
office and exhibited the dead
snakes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-09-30
Reed Brothers
Win Again In
SOftball League

For the third straight year
Reed Brothers team have been the
champions in the Rockville Soft
ball League. In the play-off games
they defeated A. Guide Sons Co. in
two straight games with scores of
4 to 2, and 2to 1. The games were
played on September 20 and %.
Johnnie Burdette is manager of
the winning team.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-09-30
Six On One

st. Boniface, Manitoba. = Po-
lice have started an intensive drive
against law-breaking bicycle riders
after they caught six riders on
bne bike.
, 1948-06-16
SHIPPING SCHEDULE

EZa
The SIS. aALCOA A v
LIERa North-bound, is due at
Frederiksted, June oath, 1913,
500 AN, sailing HOO "A. NJ.
for New York accepting pas
sengers and freight. All doc
uments should be presented
at the office not later than
Tuesday, June 22nd, l94S.
Alcoa Steamship Co. Inc.
Q p I. MERWIN and CO.
Inc. Agents
, 1948-06-16
COUNCIL coNcEDEs

Passage of this bill in an in
dication that the Councilmen
have accepted the recent deci
sion Of the District Court in
which the Governor was VIC
torious, when he challenged
the right of the Council to ap-
point their own members to
executive boards and commits
sions. The decision was rend-
cred on June l, 1913.
, 1948-06-16
PUBLICATION

|
It is hereby brought to pub
lie notice that Trademark No.
381,13O which was registered
in the United States Patent
Office, Washington D. c., on
September 10, 1910, in the
name Of Alba Pharmaceutical
Company. Inc. of New York,
and which was registered in
the Office of the Government
Secretary Of the Virgin Is
lands on September z, 1915, in
the name of Winthrop Chemi-
cal Company, Inc, a New
York corporation by consoli-
dalton, has been assigned to.
-Stearns Inc. Of New
York. N. r. a corporation of.
Delaware, by instrument dat
ed September II, 1947, and re-
corded in the United States
Patent Office at Washington
D.. c., on September 10, 1947,
and that the said assignment
has this date been registered
in the Office of the Govern
ment Secretary of the Virgin
Islands of the United States
at St. Thomas, in accordance
with the provisions in the re-
gulations governing the regis
tration of Patents and Trade
marks in the Virgin Islands,
approved April |, 1916.
Government Of the Virgin
Islands Of the United States
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas,
Virgin Islands
May q, 1948
Morris F. de Castro
Government Secretary
#HWH#H &H4MHnE#
, 1948-06-16
NEW CHILD.

of Bachelor Of Physical Edu-
cation. She received her Mas
ter's degree in Education and
Vocational Guidance from
Teachers College, Columbia
University, and was employed
in group work and case work
in social welfare activities in
New York, Connecticut and
New Jersey for many years.
, 1948-06-16
PALESTINE

their crews are patroling the
Palestine coast looking for
ships bringing Jewish immi-
grants.
The Commander Of the Arab
Legion and the Commander of
the Haganah shook hands and
joined neutral observers to in
spect their front lines.
, 1948-06-16
81. THoMAs.

1t is expected that a similar
six-week training program
will be given to the other mem
bers Of the Home Gaurd in
the near future.
, 1948-06-16
BUTLER.

terror and 1nsular Affairs
and is now on the calendar
for consideration by the Sem
ate as a whole.
1T is urgently hoped that
this bill may pass the Senate
within a few days and every
thing possible is being done
to affect this action"
, 1948-06-16

right to it as former Prime
Minister, has never drawn
this pay. Most Of his income
is derived from his writings
and a small salary for a gov
eminent post.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-10-30

fornia entry and the Chicago Hus-
kies rating about equal, assuming
that the latter team Is able to add
extra strength to its roster. II not,
our nod goes to the Cal team. sight
unseen. on the theory thai the win
ner of the Drake Tournament will
be top-notch team. out TO vindi-
cate the quality of California bas-
ketball against national COMPETE
ton.
OF course. our ratings leave the
NvC All-5tars in the position of.
shall we say, decided underdogs".
but perhaps that's al for the best.
With the luck OF the draw and few
baskets at the right time, the local
prides might again surprise and
finish In the first divisions cir
cumstance which would not, Of
course, sadden the countenance Of
this correspondent at all In the
words of Shakespeare, tbs con-
summation devoutly to be wished"l