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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Derrickson's To
Celebrate Birthday
Sale Starting Friday will BE Pre-.
Anniversary Feature

r. Arthur DerricksOn, better
known locally as Buck" and his
son, Thomas Banning Derrickson.
are preparing for the 9th anniver-
sary of DerricksOn's on Thursday,
March II.
This mems store of the better
kind was founded just 81 years ago
by Mr.. Buck" Derrickson and the
late Harry P. Van Kirk. After a
few years in partnership, Mr.. Der
ricksOn purchased Mr.. Van Kinks
interest and has operated the bust
ness since then; the last few years
with his son as a partner.
AS a precautionary celebration
the Derricksons are opening a store
wide sale beginning with this Fri
day, February 20, and continuing
throughout the next week.
Long one of MilfOrd's landmarks.
the store is located in what for
many years was known as the
Deputy Building. A short time ago
James Deputy sold the property to
Brown P. Thawley, who in turn
sold the property to Mr.. Derrick
son.
continued on paRe a.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Century Club
Held Golden
Jubilee Fete
Last Monday
Mrs. E. w. Buchanan,
State President, Was
Present For The Pro-
gram; Miss Josephine
TOOker Sang.

The Golden Jubilee Celebration
Of the Milford New Century Club
took place in Odd Fellows Hall on
Monday at 1890 p. m. and was
participated in by club women
from all parts Of the state. Mrs.
Joseph j. Pearce, the club presi-
dent, in her usual fine manner,
welcomed all Of the guests before
she presented Dr. M. Dalema ORA
per, who gave the invocation. Mrs.
y. w. Buchanan, state president,
spoke about the past fifty years of
the club, praising the foundation
the members had laid for the pres
ent members and wished that the
club might continue to be one of
accomplishment and development
Mrs. John W. Fry. Kent county vice
president, presented "many rolls
of gold" as the clubs share in the
building up Of the state foundation
fund. In reality the rolls each con-
tined twenty-five pennies, wrapped
in gold paper, collected from the
clubs membership. Presidents Oi
other clubs, state officers and
chairmen of local committees were
also presented. Flowers, in pro-
fusion, decorated the tables, anC
were relieved by pots of ivy anC
tips of pine that had been gildeC
for the occasion. Many of the ap
pOintments, many by chairmen
carried the gold theme. Luncheon
was efficiently served by the La
dies Auxiliary of Calvary Church
CONTINUED on page 81
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Musical Event
IT. School Tonight
Splendid Program Has Been Arranged Under
The Direction of ]. Robert King And Prof
A. ]. Loudis Of The University of Delaware

Interest continues to mount for
the big musical event at the Mil
ford High School this Friday eve
ming, February 20. The famous
brass sextet of the University of
Delaware, under the direction of
j. Robert King, will join with the
A Capella Choir of the University,
under the direction of Professor
Anthony j. Loudis, in presenting
a program which will prove to be
a real treat for the entire audience.
Milford hospitality will be at its
best as various members of the
community will entertain the sing
ers and instrumentalists at their
homes for dinner. Directly after
dinner the choir will rehearse with
the singers of the Milford schools,
who will join with the collegians
in offering four selections at the
close of the program. Dancing will
follow the concert. Miss Adele
Knepley, supervisor of music at the
Milford Elementary School, and
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
vi
Red Cross Area
Calls Meeting
For Feb. oath
Irwin G. Burton Issues
Summons For Gather
ing To Discuss Phases
OF Coming Fund Soil
citation.

Irwin G. Burton, chairman of
Area 6, Delaware Chapter of the
American Red Cross, with head
quarters in this city, has today
issued a call for a special meeting
which will be held next Tuesday
evening, February "a, at eight o.
clock. The meeting will be held
at the home of the secretary, Mrs.
Charles Swain.
According to Chairman Burton,
the purpose of the meeting is to
formulate plans for the annual
spring fund campaign, which will
be officially launched in March.
Area 6, the largest of the down
state areas, comprises Milford,
Harrington, Pennington, Houston,
Frederick, Lincoln and Glendale.
Mr.. Burton will seek the COOP
Grafton of every member of the
Red Cross in Area during the
fund campaign. No figures for
Area 6 goal has as yet been re-
leased.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Several Prominent Per-
sOnages Spoke At Din
ner Meeting Launch
ing 100000 Campaign.

Need of enlarged hospital reach
es a crisis at the greatest charit-
able dinner ever witnessed in the
history of Kent county. Several
hundred workers gathered last
Monday evening at Dover school
to enjoy a dinner served by the
Capital Grange workers headed by
Mrs. Frances RaUglIley. 1t was
announced during the dinner that
all the profit was to be donated by
the Grange to the Kent General
Hospital campaign fund.
For the great opening guns
doomed forth for the 100000
drive for new enlarged hospital.
The chairman of the campaign and
master of the ceremonies was the
first speaker who told the audience
the leaders of the campaign were
OverjOyed at such a great turnout.
He selected as his instructions
to the workers. be kind, be cOnsid-
crate, be resOurceful, be firm. Here
the room lights were dimmed and
a loud speaker brOadcasted an
interview between a solicitor and
a prospective contributor all done
by record and an amplifier. The
instructions were perfect and the
audience greeted the stunt with APP
plause.
The next speaker was J. Allen
Frear, Kent General Hospital Hos
pital president. who expressed his
appreciation for the wonderful
work of the campaign. Mr.. Frear
stressed the need for a greater
hospital and explained the extent
to which demands are now taxing
the present hospital equipment.
AS county chairman of organiza-
ton, Senator E. Paul Burkholder
pointed out that we are fortunate
and should consider it as an honor
to serve our fellowman as we en-
tered the campaign. Mr.. BurkhOlder
said 1--WE are rendering a high SER
vice in this campaign, we are max
ing a life" Dover should have
good churches, good schools, and a
good hospital. Our hospital is now
inadequate.
CONTINUED on page %
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20

Creating better homes today for
more responsible citizenship to-
morrow is the theme of National
All Club Week, to be observed in
Delaware as in other states, March
II.
This week is set aside as a time
of getting set" on sound basis
for a successful year in club work.
Members will make an effort to in
terest other eligible young, people
in becoming All members; inform
parents regarding the All program
and what it offers their own BOYS
and girls; inform the community
that All clubs work toward a more
responsible citizenship, and en-
courage outstanding citizens of ev-
cry rural community to volunteer
as local leaders, advisors or spon-
sOTs of All group activities.
Statewide plans for the week in
lc0ntinVed on page y
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Presbyterian Church
School Anniversary

The one hundred first anniver-
sary of the First Presbyterian Sun
day School will be celebrated Sun
day night, February %, at 1880, in
the church auditorium.
Crerar Bennett, Jr., S. S. Super
intendent, has announced that each
class will participate in the pro-
gram and that a social hour with
refreshments will follow.
A cordial welcome is extended to
all. Parents of the younger chill
oren are particularly invited to Wis
It the redecorated Beginner and
Primary rooms and see the handi-
work on exhibition there,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
National Chairman Nc
Grath, Aroused BY Re-
sounding New York
Defeat, Pleads For Abb
andOnment Of Wallace
Party.
BY Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. Stung by
Bronx cheers and rebel yells, DEM
Ocratic National Chairman J. How
ard McGrath Wednesday night is
sued a virtual appeal for abandon
ment of the third party drive head
ed by Henry A. Wallace.
On the eve of the annual Jeffer-
son-Jackson Day dinner in Wash
ington, meanwhile, a new threat to
party harmony arose.
I A group of South Carolina Demo-
Gratis cancelled plans to attend the
fund raising festivities because Of a
mo segregation" policy. Gov. and
Mrs. StrOm Thurmond and Senator
and Mrs. Olin D. Johnston headed
the list of scheduled absentees.
The dinner will be a double
headed event, with 1900 expected
to pay 500 per plate. President
Truman will eat dinner with those
gathered at the StatleF, then go TO
the MayfOwer to deliver a radio
talk.
Farley Comeback Hinted
Amid these developments, there
was talk that a Democratic Party
! reorganization in New York State
might be in the cards, with James
A. Farley coming prominently back
into the picture.
Farley, former postmaster gener-
al and national and state DemOcra-
tic chairman, has been pretty much
on the sidelines since he broke with
President Roosevelt over the third
term issue. He declined comment
on the possibility he might take
a more active role.
McGrath made his appeal in d
radio address after warning DEM
ocratic adherents they must item
sify their efforts to get out the Tru-
man vote for the fall showdown.
This warning resulted from the
victory of Wallace man in a
Bronx, N. Y, congressional race.
Appeal TO Wallace
This is what the National Demo-
cratic chairmen said about Wal
lace:
Il believe that Henry Wallace is
sincere when he says he wants
peace and prosperity. / believe that
some of his followers are sincere
in their belief that support Of Hen
ry Wallace is the way to realize
that their ideals in government.
But the fact that the loudest ap-
plause for Henry Wallace comes
from Communists, Communist fell
low travellers and reactionary Re
publicans causes me to believe that
the bulk Of Henry Wallace's sup
port is coming from those whose
basic allegiance is not to the Amer
lean way of lift.
Il hope that Henry Wallace will
realize that INSCRIPTIONS forces
who look to Moscow for inspiration
and guidance see in his candidacy
chance to disrupt the normal &C
tivities of our two party system
Continued on page 81
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Uncle Milf
Wilson Passes
At Age OF 81
DOverite Known To
Thousands Throughout
State; Accepted Speak
er of 'Third House"
"Uncle Mi" wilson is dead:


The veteran Dover political fig
ure, know to thousands not only in
Delaware, bat in perhaps every
state in the nation, died at 7:15 o.
CLOCK last Saturday morning in the
home of son, Richard E. Wilson,
2 North Bradford Street in Dover.
He was 81 years old, and was
taken seriously i'll only a few days
ago.
His full named. Miffilin Will
sOn-has appeared in connection
with varied political. civic, social
and business activities of Delaware
for three-quarters of a century.
To thousands of young and old
alike, he has been known and rev.
cred as Uncle Mfr
From the time as a young man
when he first became interested in
politics, Mr.. Mifilin attended every
state convention of both the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties.
During sessions of the Delaware
General Assembly, Uncle Mfr
was always on hand to fill his un-
official job as speaker of the Third
House"
The Third House comprises
lobbyists and political observers
and scribes who attend the daily
sessions of Legislature, and hold
court in the halls of the assembly
buildings.
For many years Mr.. Wilson, in
the role OF an ardent fox hunter
entertained host of friends and
associates on his Widely-knOwn
farm home northeast of Dover on
Kings Highway.
Farm Home Sold
The farm, where he had lived
since the turn Of the century, owas
sold about a year ago. and Mr.. Will.
son took up his new residence will
the son.
CONTINUED on page 81
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20

John c. Prick, high school music
supervisor, will assist Professor
LOudis in directing a portion of the
program.
The concert will begin at S:15
p. IN.
The program follows:
University A Capella Choir, di-
rected by Anthony J. LOudis.
Brass Sextet, directed by ]. Rob-
ert King.
HOdie Christus Natus Est (this
day Christ was born), J. P. Sweet
inck.
Worcestershire Wassail, Arr. by
Scott, Waring. Baritone solo, ThOs.
Newman.
Lullaby, My Jseu, Arr by Lamb.
Soprano solo, 10 Ann CARRIER; ten
or solo, Anthony DiLuchiO.
Psalm 148, Gustave Hoist.
Brass SeXtet
Sonata (frOm Bankelsangerlied-
eT, about 1886. Anonymous.
CONTINUED on page 50
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
.Child's Car
Will Feature
Gov. Bacon
Health Center
Program OF Extension
Care For Delaware's
Children Outlined By
Centers Director, DIR.
M. A. Tarumianz.

One of the major emphases at
the Governor Bacon Health Center
at old Fort DUPONT will be the care
of children-care that is not pro-
vided for now elsewhere in the
state.
This was outlined today by Dr..
M. A. Tarumianz, superintendent
of the Delaware State Hospital and
director of the Governor Bacon
Health Center.
Just now. it was explained, the
only place for epileptics is the
colony for feebleminded at Stock
ley, but in the near future, Dr..
Tarumianz said, children suffering
from epilepsy and not having
pyschOses, will be able to get care
and treatment at the Bacon Health
Center.
There they will receive train
ing, medication and treatment that
will help them lead normal lives, 3"
DR.. Tarumianz explained.
Another function of the Cover
nor Bacon Health Center, Dr.. Ia
rumianz said, would be to provide
quarters for children who are
awaiting assignment to foster
homes. There will also be a study
home for children and for malad-
justed children who can be studied
for several weeks under adequate
and scientific conditions.
Dr. Tarumianz emphasized that
the Governor Bacon Health Cen
ter is not intended for the care of
children on a lOng-term basis. For
example, he said the detention
/ home which will be located i'm what
was once officers row. will be for
the limited observation of children
who will be studied by competent
child psychologists who will be
able to give the Family Court and
the families of the children accur-
ate summations of the childs con-
ditiOn
AS for spastic children and chill
dren suffering from the results OF
polio. Dr. Tarumianz said that
there are now from IS to 70 chill
dren who cannot goa to the Ne
mOurs Foundation because of the
lack of beds. And the facilities at
the Governor Bacon Health Center
would be an adjunct to NemOurs.
1--WE are particularly interested
in crippled children" DR.. Tarum-
ianz said, because they should
have some psychological help.
They can become good and useful
citizens, and without proper psy-
chiatric and psychological assist
ance at the Governor Bacon Health
/ Center, most of these children may
become bitter at the world. Here
we intend to teach them how to
accept their handicaps and how to
lead good useful lives"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Tel. Ladies' Night
Committee Meets
TheO. H. Harrington Was Host To
Group At Session Here

Grand Tall Cedar Theodore II.
Harrington of Evergreen Forest,
No. 40, Tall Cedars of Lebanon,
was host to the officers and Ladies
Night committee of the forest at
an informal meeting in the club
room of Temple Lodge, No. 8, A. r.
& A. M in Milford, last week. The
object Of the get-tOgether was to
discuss and formulate plans for
the ultra-mOdern Ladies Night the
forest is staging this spring for
the entertainment of the members
wives, daughters and sweethearts.
The main question was where
and how to accommodate the for
est's six hundred members and
their wives This matter undecided
at this writing, was left i'm the
hands of a subcommittee which
reported it is on the road to solv-
ing the problem. This event.
looked forward to each year by
the membership, promises to out
shine anything heretofore staged
by the forest. The floor show.
something different from the usual
run, is being selected with great
care. The time and place will be
published in this paper when an
nounced.
Following the committee meet
ing Norman G. Collins, chief stew
ard Of Evergreen Forest, served a
buffet luncheon that was tops in
high class food. Those present
were Grand Tall Cedar Harring-
CONTINUED On page D
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Memorial Service
Held At Greenwood
LIT. Alan Porter HOnOred by Pro-
gram In Grace Methodist Church

Lite Alan FOftef HOnOEeU by FFOs
gram In Grace Methodist Church
A memorial service in honor of
1t. Alan Carl Porter was held in
Grace Methodist Church. Green
wood, last Sunday.
Lieutenant Alan Carl Porter,
aged %, was killed in action over
Germany Oh the morning of May
8, 1914, on a mission to Brunswick
Pilot of a ThundeFbolt fighter,
which was based at ThetfOrd.
England. Lieutenant Porter re-
ceived the Air Medal and seven
Oak Leaf Clusters for his achieve
ments in combat. These included
shooting down three German
planes, destroying one grounded
plane and assisting in the de-
structiOn of sixty-six enemy air.
craft shot down by his fighter
group. His heroism in action and
constant inspiration to his fellow
fliers won for him the Distin-
guished Flying Cross on May 6.
1914.
He was commissioned as a
Fighter pilot August 30, 194S. at
Napier Field, Dothan, Alabama,
and had been stationed in England
for several months. Before attend
ing the University of Delaware in
the chemistry course. young Porter
was graduated from the Greenwood
High School.
continued on page 81
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
State Dairy Breeders
Will Meet Feb. 26
Session WIN Be Held At Newark;
Is New Group

The first annual meeting of the
Delaware Artificial Breeders Co
operative will be held at Newark,
Thursday, February 26. at 1O:3O A.
NJ, according to Paul w. Mitchell,
HOckessin, president of the coop
erative.
The state organization was or
gained April "a, 1947, and now has
a membership of over SIS dairy
men throughout Delaware. 1t is
composed of three county units
and has its headquarters at the
Stroud Farm, University of Della
ware Agricultural Experiment
Station.
continued On page %
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
D.N.F.L.A. Meets At
Dover Tomorrow
Loan Group WlI Hold Annual
Dinner AZ Dinner Bell Inn

The Delaware National Farm
Loan Association will hold it's
annual meeting at the Peoples
Church, Dover Saturday. February
2l at IL A. N. A turkey dinner
viii be served at Dinner Bell Inn
At 1880 P. M Homer w. Respess.
supervisor Of the loan division Of
the Federal Land Bank of Balti-
more, viii be the principal speak
en-
a. Frear Jr. farm credit di-
rector from Delaware. viii be pre-
sent and VIII bring short mes
sage from the Farm Credit Board.
3 W Helm director of vocational
training 90 the University Of Della
ware. viii appear On the program.
The National Farm Loan Asso-
citation makes and services Federal
Land Bank loans 10 the State Of
Delaware
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Blue Cross Available
To Millsboro Folk
Lions Club OF Sussex Town In
Charge Of Enrolling Residents

The Lions Club Blue Cross, COM
mittee and volunteers, met with
Miss Wayne Richardson, Sussex
county representative, at the home
Of Hugh Davis, Thursday, Feb. 10,
TO complete arrangements for the
enrolment of the residents of
/, AIillsbOrO.
Banners calling attention to the
campaign will be stretched across
the streets. posters viii be placed
in business places by the boy
scouts, under the supervision of
Frank Wood. A movie, Every
Two Seconds. will be shown in the
Ball Theatre two nights during the
enrolment week, and the trailer
describing the dates and headquar-
tiers. will be shown previous to the
campaign, also during the week Of
enrolment.
The Town Council and Mayor
CONTINUED on page q
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Marine Fisheries
Group In Session
NJ. HasWgll Pierce of Milford, Mem.
Der Of Groups Executive Committee


In its sixth annual report to the
Congress and the fourteen cooper-
ating states released this week the
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission, often mistakenly re-
garded as concerned only with
commercial fisheries, urges the in.
itiatton of continuing program OF
research relating to fish of special
interest to sports anglers, and the
appropriation by the Congress OF
100000 annually to the u. S. Fish
and Wildlife Service for such pur-
poses.
w Mailly Davis, president of the
Board of Game and Fish Commits.
sioners, Odessa; Senator Howard
lcoptinued on page q
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Weather Report
For Past Week

From Wednesday, February n, To
Tuesday, February n, Inclusive
G. Edgar Wood has submitted the
following report on the weather for
the past week:
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20
Delaware Farm Youth VIII
Observe National 4-H Week

Creating better homes responsible citizenship
tomorrow" he
Delaware in other II
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1948-02-20

CONTINUED on PAGE 81
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-12-31
BARBER SHOPS TO CLOSE SATURDAY
EVENINGS IN CITY AFTER JAN, |

Like the old cracker barrel in
the village general store, the hitch
ing posts and watering troughs
in the business district, and the
old opera house, another phase in
the much-lamented good old days
will become history next week
when local barber shops will close
on Saturday evenings.
Decision to take the big step
was made Monday night at a meet
ing of A. F. of L. 1913 BARRIERS
Union in Rudy's Barber shop. Also
affected by the 6 p. m. Saturday
closing are shops operated by Las
key and Schoerger, Carl Petersen,
John Jensen, E, c. Brough, George
Sibrel (Gypsum), and the Bank
and Moder1listic barber shops.
Local barber shops have been
closed oil day Wednesday for
many months, but the Saturday
evening closing is the part which
will interrupt the weekly routine
of many men who made the barber
shops their headquarters of Sat-
urday night.
The ladies won't complain too
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-12-31
Over 900 Riddles
Attend Party Here

Over 900 children had "their
day" Thursday afternoon when
they were guests of the Clinton
Theatre management and the XII
wants Club members at the annual
community Christmas party held
in the theatre.
Special comedies and short sub
jects appropriate to the occasion
were shown on the screen, and
DR.. r. S. Smith and Oscar Heine-
man offered musical treats.
After the show, Santa Claus ar
rived with gifts of candied apples
and other sweets for the children.
1t was the largest party Of this
type ever held here and was also
the first indoor community Christ
mas party.
Harold Worst, of the Kiwanis
club and Harry Callahan, thea
ire manager, were in charge of
arrangements. Assisting were
Ray Howerth, Carl Heckler, Frank
Quisno and Ralph Forster.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1948-12-31
ESCAPE HURTS
when HIT BY CAR
John KOrndOrfer and Theda
Luchcke Are Bruised In
Pedestrian MiShaps

Two pedestrians escaped serious
injuries over the weekend when
they were struck by autos in the
south part Of the city.
John Korndorfer, IS, suffered
bruises at 6:40 Sunday evening
when he was struck by a car be-
ing driven by Louis Hillman, Ais
Fulton street, at the corner of
Fourth and Madison streets.
Hillman told police that he had
stopped for the traffic light and
did not see Mr.. Korndorfer start
ing across the street. After a
check-up at Magruder hospital,
Mr.. Korndorfer was returned to
his home where he is confined to
his bed.
Little Theda Ann Luchcke, 415
East Seventh street, suffered
slight injuries Friday afternoon
when she ran across the street in
front of the police cruiser at Sixth
and Washington streets. Patrol
man John Wright was driving the
car. He took the child to the hos.
pitai for treatment, but she was
not admitted.