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Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
DeImm-Ua Chicks
Could Span u. S.
P0ultrymen In Section
Hatched 99,925,OOO
Last Year

Enough chicks were hatched on
the Eastern Shore in 194S to span
the nation.
Imagine a double line Of baby
chicks between here and Los
Angeles. Precisely that many
So 9,925.O00 were hatched on the Del
marva Peninsula last year
II that IS something to gasp over,
try this: Delmarva Peninsula
brOiler growers put 116,409,0O ba-
bychioks in poultry houses in 194S.
More? How about the 137, 1885,
900 eggs that produced these &c.
$4,000 baby chicks that were
hatched.
Think that's something? How
about this? The number Of chicks
placed In Delmarva brOiler houses
in 1913 was nearly as great as the
total q an chicks placed IN the
coantry's six other major broilel
areas.
Who said so2 Somebody tha
knows EEperts that paint a week
ly picture for Uncle Sam and Mary
land and Delaware Of what's doin,
in the poultry world
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Active Young
Republicans
In Kent Will
Feb. IL.
Important Dinner Meet
ing Of Group Will Be
Held At Lotus Gardens,
Near Dover; Commit
tee Named.

Calvin BOggs, president of the
Active Young Republicans of Kent
County, announced today that plans
for an important dinner meeting of
the Kent County group to be held
at Bob Chings Lotus Gardens, on
Saturday evening, February IL, be-
ginning at 1880 o'clock, have been
completed.
Held on LincOln's birthday, the
meeting will be in the form of a
rededicatiOn by the group to the
purposes and ideals of the Repub-
lican Party, and plans for a series
of meetings to be held in every COM
munity in the county will be dis
cussed.
President BOggs, together with
Directors Henry Ridgely and Rob
ert H. Yerkes are already mapping
militant campaign for the AYR
for the election year 1850.
United States Senator John J
Williams and Congressman Calet
BOggs have announced their inten
tiOns of attending the meeting ant
other important party figures ar,
expected.
Tickets. priced at $500 per plate
may be obtained from any membe
of the organization or by writini
Post Office Box 586, Dover. Henr
Ridgely, Bob Yerkes and Cal BOgg
are the dinner committee, an
stated today that reservations TO
the affair must be made by FebrU
ary 8.
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Vets Whip Tourney
Winners Here Monday
Local Quintet Put On Rally TO
Down Smyrna Hornets

The Milford Vets put on one of
the most sensational rallies ever
seen on a local basketball court
the past Monday evening, out on.
the Milford High floor, to overcome
a 22-point half time deficit and de-
feat the Smyrna Hornets, 1948 pen
insular champions. SO to 81.
Oft to a slow start, with their
Offense bottled up by a tight Smyr-
ma zone Defense the Vets were
trailing the Hornets AZ to 20 at the
halfway mark Then, with Dick
Barto setting the pace, the locals
unlOOsened a third-Quarter rally,
OutscOring the visitors, Is to 2. to
overhaul the Hornets and emerge
with a One-pOint lead at the three
quarter mark. Johnny Williams
foul conversions in the closing
minute of the third period capped
the Vets rally and put Milford in
front.
CONTINUED on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04

ware City, who switched from not
voting" to yes; Henry w. Bryan,
of Wilmington and Representative
F. Albert Jones, of ClaymOnt, who
switched from mo" to yes"
Ten-Minute Discussion
The rOll-call followed a ten-min-
ute discussion Of the merits of the
labor relations act, better known as
House 212, which, in turn, follow
ed a One-hOur caucus of the Repub-
licans in the Office of Speaker Har-
Vey H. Lawson.
The vote came at 1857 p. m.
Mr.. Lawson Immediately ordered
the bill sent to the Senate, which
continued on page y
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04

man Outten, Harrington, and Wil-'
les E. Kates, FELTON,, actually pro-
duced more milk on their farms
during October, November and De-
cember than they did during the
flush" season of April, May and
June.
Two other local dairymen, R. l..
Jump, Houston, and Eli Swartzen-
trubeE, Greenwood, won top prizes
from Supplee for producing more
milk during the short season of
194S than theysdid. during the short
season of 1947.
Prizes selected by the four dairy
men from the list offered by Sup
plee included: Mr.. Outten, set of
silverware; Mr.. Kates, set of
silverware; Mr.. Jump, radio
phonograph, and Mr.. Swartzentru-
continued on page 19l
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04

l. A S1,25O,OOO building pro-
gram at the University Farm near
to serve all three branches
of the agriculture program: resi-
dent instruction, research and eX-
tension. The entire School of Ag-
riculture would move its head
quarters to the farm, thus enabling
utilization of Wolf Hall on the cam
pus for needed expansion of the
university's biology, physics, and
psychology departments.
2. Development of a practical
winter short course" in agricul-
ture at Newark, at an annual cost
Of $4,000.
3. Initiation or expansion of re-
search in the fields of poultry OF
cattle diseases, marketing of ali
agricultural commodities, dairy
continued on page 49,
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04

The House of Representatives by
a vote of q to IA on Wednesday of
this week passed the repeater for
the states labor relations act
which was enacted in the last ses-
sion over the protests of organ
lied labor leaders.
All of the II Democrats we're
present and voted for the repeater,
sponsored jointly by Representa-
tives Martin ]. Walsh, Democrat,
and Joseph A. Bruno, Republican,
of Wilmington.
Before the rOll-call became Off
cial three Republicans changed
their votes. They were Represen-
tative Francis E. Holiday, of Della
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Scouting Has
Increased On
The.Delmarva
Plans For Coming Year
Call For Vigorous Ex-
pansiOn In All Depart
ments; Scout Week Be
gins Sunday.

John o. Shanks, scout executive
of the Del-Mar-Va Council, annOun-
ced today that the yearly report for
1948 shows a cOmmendable and
rapid growth in scout membership
and activities for that period.
Losses in previous years have been
regained and total boy membership
for the past year is just under the
all-time council record of 1914. The
increase over 1947 amounted to SIG
boys, bringing the total boy mem
bership to 5,426. Two hundred and
thirty-seven additional adults we're
registered, increasing the total Ov-
erall membership in scouting to
1914
February 6 to 12 will be celebrat-
ed as Boy Scout Week. Special pro-
grams and events will be held
throughout the country in honor of
the boys of this Organization, dedi-
Gated to the development of better
citizens. During that week fl
nance campaign will be promoted
In those areas not included in a
community chest. Volunteer work
ers have organized and will make
personal calls for contributions
The increase in scouting during the
past year has involved many addi-
tiOnal expenditures. A great effort
viii be made during the drive for
funds to meet the increased bud
get for the coming year which viii
be necessary TO substantiate the
councils expanded plans for 1919
Mr.. Shanks praised the work OF
the scout volunteers who have
greatly increased their ranks and
whose continuous efforts, through
the work of committees have been
a motivating, factor toward this en-
viabla record.
An outstanding program for tht
training Of volunteers, known az
the Silver Spurs" was realized this
year and continued service as out
lined in this program viii assure
scouting Of competent and tFaineC
men 60 carry out the expanded Ov
eFall program for the present year
All categories Of scouting eXper
fenced an increase in program an
membership, with the largest pei
centage being shown in the senio
scout program. These are boys fl
teen years Of age and older. Gu
Packs. consisting Of boys from mir
20 twelve years of age, were secon
in percentage gain in membershi
and are we'll on their way to attail
ing a goal set to double the men
tContinusG On pase 81
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Laurel Trimmed By
Milford Battery

Battery C Of Milford gained re-
venge for an earlier defeat at the
hands of Laurel by upsetting the
team from that town by the score
of 81 to AZ in a "hOtly contested
game at the local armOTy on Tues
day night. Milford gained an early
lead and was never headed, al
though Laurel came within four
points of tying several times. Cap
tain Norm Warren, who was high
scorer for the night, had total OF
seven points in the final FIVE min
utes of the game, to help bring
continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Production Group
Held Annual Meet
L. ID. Caulk Presided At Session
Held In Dover

The stockholders Of the Della.
ware Production Credit AssOcia
tiOn held their annual meeting on
January %, 1949, in the Peoples
Church in Dover. There were 500
members. and guests present.
Victor P. Kohl, of ATiddletOwn.
and E. Laird KFatz, of Greenwood.
were reelected as directors to
serve for a term of three years.
L. d. Caulk, president of the as
sOciatiOn. presided at the meeting
and introduced the speakers.
Albert o. Gray. Secretary-Treas-
urer, gave the financial report in
which he stated che association
loaned $1.505,9O6 to farmers Oi
Delaware last year.
Victor p. Kohl gave the Giree.
tors and executive committee re-
ports.
H. g. Baker. Of Bridgeville. a rem.
resentative of the Production Cred.
it Corporation Of Baltimore. spok,
on the capital needs and ioca
ownership Of the association.
Eight cash prizes were awarded
to stockholders who were present
a turkey dinner was served bv IN,
women Of the Peoples Church.
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Lions Heard
Speakers
Last Thursday
=
Elliott Forbes, Well
Known Hy gi.enist,
John C. Frick, Direc-
tor Of Music, Milford
Schools, Spoke.

Instead of one speaker-as is
procedure for sJNih
Milford Lions had
two interesting takers" at their
regular dinner-meeting at the
Grille, Thursday evening.
Sharing the spotlight and Lions
attention were Elliott Forbes, we'll
known hygienist, and John c.
Frick, musical director of Milford
Schools.
Mr.. Forbes. who visited Milford
this week as part of nationwide.
lecturing tour, told the local Lions
that Juvenile delinquency is most
prevalent in the II to Is age group,
and that this condition is due to
fact that young teen-agers are not
properly instructed in the home
and in the schools as to the func-
tions and purposes of mind and
body. Mr.. Forbes stated that the
future of our country rests in the
hands of its young peOple-the
citizens of tomOrrOw-and that we
owe it to these young future lead
ers to see that information al0rGi
proper lines of thought and action
is made available to them.
Mr.. Frick thanked the Lions fOl
the assistance being currently
given to the Milford Schools musi-
cal department and advised thai
this financial aid had already made
/ possible expansion of musical in
strUctiOn programs in lOca
schools. During the past yea
nineteen additional instruments
were obtained for use of band mem
bers and music department stu
dents; many of these were paid TO
with funds provided by the MilfOrt
Lions under their five-year plan o
assistance to the schools musi
departments Mr. Frick also praises
the local firemen for providing
(eonrrnued q, gage 81
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Bill Would Hike
Pay OF Military
Budget Bureau Receives Measure
Providing Raise
Associated Press


WASHINGTON - Defense Sec
retary FOTrestal said Monday he
has sent to the Budget Bureau the
draft of a bill to provide pay in
creases for the armed forces.
The bill submitted for Budget
Bureau study is based on the re-
port of a special civilian advisory
commission, made last month.
That report proposed increases
which, spread over all ranks and
service, would average about Is
per cent.
President Truman's recently sub
mitted budget contained an item of
$400,0O0,000 for providing the pay
increase during the coming fiscal
year.
FOrrestal made a number of mod
ificatiOns in the original report
Most of them were concerned with
retirement provisions, the general
purpose being to preserve, at the
continued on page -
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
New Beagle Club
To Aid Game Board
John +. Mayhem. OF Milford, Elect
ed Head OF Active Group

A new Beagle Club was formed
last Wednesday night at Dover,
when spOrtsmen from nearby were
Joined by others from Wilmington,
Selbyville, Milford and Salisbury
and organized the DIAMOND
STATE BEAGLE CLUB for the
purpose of assisting the State
Game Commission in the prOpaga-
ton of game, enforcing the game
laws and creation of grounds
where the art of beagling can be
enjoyed
J. Henry Hazel, Kent County
member of the State Game Com
mission, was present and express
ed his willingness to give all help
possible to the new club, having
in mind the club would give a
great deal Of pleasure to those in
terested in outdoor life; Mr.. Wild
er, the States new cOnseTVatiOnist
was also present and spoke about
what the state has planned for the
propagation of wildlife. Chief War.
| den Calvin Marvel explained a mar
of the Petersburg area which con.
sists of some $500 acres and beinl
under control Of the Game Com
mission would perhaps set aside
sufficient acres for a running
ground. Several who know abOu
beagle trials and who have visitet
(couiinuad on page q
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Lowell E. Hendrick
Resigns Scout Post

The resignation Of Lowell z.
Hendrick as District Executive
serving Kent and Sussex Counties
to accept a similar position with
the indianapolis Boy Scout COun-
Gil was announced today by John
o. Shanks, Chief Scout Executive
of the Del-Mar-Va Council, Boy
Scouts Of America, with headquar-
ters IN Wilmington. This resigna-
tion viii become effective on Feb
ruary H. At the same time, it was
announced th0t Robert d. Smith
Assistant Scout Executive, had
CONTINUED on page 19)
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04

.ANNAal&aa
Miss Lee states that the Obiec-
saves Of this contest are 10 gain an
understanding Of what Il takes to
IS s leader. to learn ways by which
4-H club work is helping club mem
bars develop leadership qualities,
fd realize the importance Of able
dership TO prosperous and happy
rural life. become acquainted with
me work 0f former club members
o have become adult leaders in
tfe community, and to appreciate
enduring values Of sound lead
htn in a democratic society.
thengh leadership cannot be
a. f-H club project in
e each county may select
and one girl who have
oneh active participation
Ga pare Cd
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Shadow Social At
Frederica Church

The M. Y. A. F. Of Trinity Meth
Odist Church, Of Frederica will
present an Old Fashion Shadow So
cial, to be held In the Frederick
FirehOuse, Friday, February 11th
at 8 p. m. Local talent viii appear
in an entertainment Of fun. MRS.
Emma Marge in charge.
Besides the Shadow Social. To-
cal talent win present a Mock
Wedding. singing, skits and many
other means of entertainment.
There viii be no admission. but
chicken salad, ice cream and home-
made cakes viii he for sale.
lpptR % PsWD
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Income Taxes Net
u. S. $685. $50, 600
Corporate Income Taxes Raised
Total For Six Month Period
By Associated Press

Ny A5aulAaseu FEeeo
WASHINGTON-PersOnal income
tax collections in the last half of
1948 we're only $716,216,OO0 below
the same period Of 1947, despite the
tax rate slash last year. The lower
receipts were more than Offset by
a S1,077 10000 increase in cor
pOrate income taxes, which helped
send total collections $438, ,321 900
higher in the last half of 1948.
These points highlighted an In
ternal Revenue Bureau report made
recently that put total tax cOllec-
tiOns for the period at S17848,-
$4,000.
Individual income taxes for the
continued on page 18)
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Examination Feb. Is
For Game Wardens
Chief Warden {. d. Marvel An.
nOunces NOn.Partisan Set.Up

A non-partisan competitive ex-
animation for game wardens will
be held in the American Legion
Building in Dover on February Is,
starting at a. m, Chief Game
Warden Calvin d. Marvel annOun-
ced this week.
Those taking the examinations,
which will be both written and
oral, must be between the ages of
81 and so and have a knowledge
of the game laws and of cOnserva-
ton. Written applications to take
the examinations should be ad-
dressed to the State Board of Fish
and Game Commissioners, to the
attention of the chief warden, by
February 10, and each applicant
! will be sent a book on the laws
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Delaware accepts National
4H Leadership Contest

Delaware M club members opportunity part
All specialist
This activity provides
boys who their leadership achievements attained
--.nenea D H club work in their
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
p Dairy Farmers Are HOnOred
By SnPplee For Milk Records

Twenty dairy from the Harrington area were honor
ed Wednesday dinner at the HARRINGTON Fre Han LOT e OUT
e farm production during 1948
dinner farmers who
records during the Both Igh-
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
Funds To Finance Expansion
1T University Wtu Be Sought

Funds Of the agricultural research and du
cation program the University Of Delaware VIII be
sought this of General Assembly.
Warren Brdgevie chairman Of the agriculture co-
today
tha nrnnnsed axnanson omld e highlighed by:
Milford chronicle., 1949-02-04
House Votes 21-14
To End Labor Law

Minority Members Are Joined By Four Repub-
icans In Approving Repeal OF Controver-
sial Measure Passed At l949 Session; Ma
jority Leader Warren Voiced Objection To
Union Leaders Using Delaware AS A
Guinea Pig.
Evening star., 1949-08-29
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Tuesday and
Wednesday only

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high count pebble pin dot cotton morquisitte.
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the poir. you oriss-cross them on average
single windows Selvoees removed. Backs
hemmed So, II, 8l eO-in lengths. Ivory color
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meloung, ~itebt cine Stotue GoQep-
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baupten trot 0e5 namenloIen glen6s,
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gemeIoet:
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Winiterilns fiir religioie 9lngele=
genbeiten.
Ser Sulti5minilter 9llerei Gepida
bat 0amit Die Soama6t erbalten, oas
gan5e religioie 2eben Der Station 81,
beberrlfen. Sic Gefrete, nit oenen
oas fiir5li6 angenommene &ir6enge-
'eb ergdn5t Dlroe, ge6en 6em Winis
tier 10 neitgebenoe GpQmQ6ten, 0aB
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poblt0tige' 3Dede fontrollieren fam.
slu6 fann er Dorl6reiben, mas in Sen
Sentinaren llnO anoeren &irGenI6uz
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uno lpiepiel @elo fir sic 4ufreGt=
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geben Deroen Bari.
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gi0Ie 2eben inn Ginflang nit Ser
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flart, OaB oltr6 oas neue &ir6enge-
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5ur Gerbaftung bon etpa oreibunoert
GrieItern gefiibrt.
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ga6en, Sic friiber oem llnterrid)tsmi=
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peniterung 5ur 2eiItlng bes Sreue-
giOes ullter Gorbebalten, bamit fte
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ben. 0amit 5oe bie Stride ibre frii-
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@io leiIten tpiiroen.
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