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Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Pre-Holidays Crashes
Snuff Out 3 Lives
Out OF State Residents Latest
Victims

Three out of state residents are
among the latest victims Of high
way accidents in Delaware during
the pre-hOliday season.
On his way to Dover to pick up
his brother who had been Christ
mas shopping, John Homer Davis,
SO. Of Sudlersville, Md, was killed
last Friday afternoon when his car
went out Of control, climbed a slight
embankment and struck a tree. The
accident occurred on Route s. the
Dover-Hartly Road, one mile west
Of Dover.
Davis was pronounced dead upOn
arrival at the Kent General Hos
pital. Death was attributed 20 a
fractured skull.
According to Coroner John r.
Rogers. Jr., Of Frederick, some per-
sons who had seen Davis operating
the car previous to the accident
said he was driving very slowly.
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Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Reasons Given
On Lost Rating
At Del. State
COlOred College Is Drop
ped From Accredited
List By Middle States
Inspection Committee.

An inspection committee from
the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Secondary Schools
listed six weaknesses and dehcien-
eies in the Delaware State College
IN its recommendation that the in
stitution be dropped from the list
OF accredited colleges, il was an
nouneed this week by Gilbert Nick
el, president Of the board Of trus-
tees Of state college.
In one paragraph Of the report
Of the evaluating group, the in
speetOrs said: "One might well
question the initial accreditatiOn of
Delaware State College" Mr.. Nick
I el disclosed. He said the report
added that, ''the deficiencies in the
educational program are not from
recent origin"
The board president said the
trustees have already approved "a
policy Of pushing through at maxi
mum speed a program designed TO
strengthened the internal opera
/ ton Of the institution" After ade-
quate time has been given for
strengthening the work Of the col
lege. the aecrediting group will
again send an inspection committee
to the college.
Among the weakness as cited by
the inspection committee following
its two-day inspection, according to
Mr.. Nickel, were:
1. Leniency in the enforcement
of admission and probation prae-
tices.
2. Weaknesses in instructiOnal
methods and staff.
3. Limited coordination in divi-
siOnal programs
f. Too broad a range Of offer
ings for the resources Of the col
Iege.
! 5. Inadequacy Of library space
and library books and periodicals.
6. Low salaries Of teachers.
Decision to drop the State Col
lege from the list Of accredited
/ schools was made by the commits
sion on higher institutions Of the
association at its NOvembermeet-
ing. Mr. Nickel said. He issued a
statement on the report Of the in
( spectiOn committee in which Mr..
Nickel said:
CeOntinned On page I4l
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
i FIrGm m en- In
Kent County
Hold Election
Harper Jones OF Smyrna
To Serve AS President !;
Sh Ow, Dance Planned
For April.

Harper Jones, assistant chief of
the Citizen Hose Company, Smyrna
will head the Kent County VOlun-
teer FiTemen's Association as presi-
dent next year, succeeding Charles
Jester Of the Camden Wyoming
Fire Company.
Other officers elected at the last
meeting of the association, held
in Clayton are Chief Engineer
Paul Neeman. Harrington, first vice
president; Chief Harry A. Helm
Leipsic, second vice president. Viii
lard Barcus. ChesWOld, treasurer:
William Dawson. -WyOm-
ing, secretary; Walter Handsberry
Leipsic; Paul Smith, Marydel; Hu-
bert Dill, Magnolia; Byron Crea-
dick, CheswOld. and Emory Webb,
Houston, trustees.
Charles Jester HOnOred
A 100 per cent representation of
the fire companies of the country
attended the meeting in tribute 10
the outgoing president.
The association went on record
as approving TIE adoption Of an
adapter 10 unity hose connection
between any Of the companies. an
important step toward speeding up
relay work at the scene Of a fire
where ii is necessary to supply
water from great distances.
The association also approved
use Of red Occulting lights on the
rear Of fire equipment to be plac-
ed high enough above the friemen
riding on the rear step so as to be
visible to the driver Of any vehicle
approaching from the rear.
Fire Recorder REYNOLDS RradIey
reported 81 alarms during Novem-
Der with the loss Of S225OO and in
surance coyerage Of only $4,000. The
number Of men answering alarms
vas .OS5 with a total Of 7,1O5 man
hours.
lie committee appointed 10
make arrangements for a ladies'
night announced that the affair will
(continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Delaware Park Attend
ance Down, Pari-Mut-
ual Sales Up, Annual
Report Released This
Week DiscIOses.

Despite a drop IN attendance OF
1900 at the Delaware Park rae
ing meet this year. the state receiv-
ed z976,S47.54 as its share Of the
revenue, John X. Johnston, chair
man Of the Delaware Racing Com
mission, reported this week. The
report was submitted ts Governor
Elbert n. CarVel.
Even though attendance figures
dropped. pari-mutuel sales increas-
ed from S25.554.7 .7SS IN 1917. to S25,-
976.b74 in 194S and $26.062. .236 in
1913. The net income 70 the state
from the three-and-a-half per cent
cut on pari-mutuel sales and the
z0-cent tax on admissions went
from $97s.320.29 in I94S to $685.
S294s during the present year.
During the 1949 meet, 3S,SS1
patrons came to the track by Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad from Wash
ington. Baltimore. Philadelphia.
Chester. Wilmington, and New
York: 29.905 came By Pennsylva-
MA Railroad from Philadelphia,
Chester, Wilmington, Washington,
and Baltimore. and 29.5S9 came
from Wilmington by Delaware
Coach Company routes.
The racing commission received
from the Delaware SteepIechase
and Race. Association. operators Of
Delaware Park. and transmitted to
The state treasurer 5000 in appli-
cation and license fees; $912,172S
from pari-mutuel sales. and $685.
15l 90 from the tax on admissions.
The disbursements Of the COM
mission were. s. for normal sal
aries of the three commissioners:
Sl.5s9-96 for Office salaries: $12 for
postage; 1916 for stationery and
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Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Committees Named
For Lions Dance
General Chairman Michael Grover.
man Announces Fete Leaders


Michael d. GrOverman, general
chairman for the 1949 version Of
the Lions Christmas formal, which
will be held Monday evening, De-
cember 26th. in the new Milford
ArmOry, on North Walnut Street.
announced today the appointment
of the following committee chair
men for the etc: Ticket Sales,
Frederick Higman; Programs, Ted
Townsend; Cloak Room and Coke
Bar. Kenneth Jewell; Orchestra.
Carl March; Hall. Ralph Shannon; +;
PatrOnnesses, Garrett L. Grier; ;
Publicity, L. Hayes Dickerson.
The dance, long a tradition with
Milford folk. will feature the
orchestra Of George Madden, of
Wilmington. Mr.. Madden has one Of
the better known dance Orchestras
in Delaware.
The dance will be a formal bid
affair. Two bids will be given with
each ticket purchased. The dance
promises to be an outstanding and
enjoyable affair.
Proceeds from sale Of tickets will
be used by the Milford Lions for
work among the underprivileged
children Of the Milford area.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Barn Chores Can Be
Made Much Safer

AS winter closes in most Of the
daily farm chores center around
barns. This is why VIM. H. Hen
derson, County Agent, wants to re-
mind you 70 check your barn for
Inconvenience and accident haz-
ards. Make barn chores safe and
easy.
According to the National Safety
Council the first step is to go over
the barn with a critical eye and To-
cate accident hazards and fRcon-
Yeniences- Some may have remain
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Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Milford Squadron
CAP Is Activated
Major Manuel n. Pack Win Assume
Command & Group

Last Wednesday evening the
CAP held their regular meeting at
the Milford Air Park at which
time the Milford Squadron was
officially activated. Colonel Caskie
from Wing Headquarters was in
charge Of the program. Each mem-
ber of the CAP was sworn in and
personnel named below were ap-
pointed in the following grades and
assignments.
Manuel N. Pack. appointed in
grade Of major and will assume
command Of the Milford Squadron.
Gilbert c. COsden appointed in
grade Of lieutenant-cOlonel. assign
ed to wing STAFF as assistant public
information officer and to Milford
Squadron as assistant training off,
Ger.
Roy NJ. Wyatt appointed in grade
of second lieutenant, assigned ad-
jutant, Milford Squadron.
Herman n. Trice appointed in
grade Of second lieutenant. assign
ed supply officer, Milford Squad
ron.
continued On page %
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Last Saturday Broke The
Record For Many;
Streets Are ThrOnged
With Sh Oppers Day
And Night.

When the 1919 Christmas shop
ping season due to end tOmOrrOa
night. the merchants OF Milford.
with few exceptions report the
greatest holiday trade in their re-
collection.
Last Saturday many local mer-
chants reported the greatest sinele
Gays business In their history. VIII
mer .. Landlord. the manager OF
the Milford J. G. Penney store. said
Chronicle reporter, that last sat-
urday, his store had the biggest day
IN its history: Milton smith. pro
prietor Of Milton's department
store. said last Saturday his volume
was twice that Of his opening dav:
aasWell Pierce, a member OF the
Pierce Hardware firm saws 1919
CHRISTMAS season. best in history IL
the firm; Ted Aber. OF ID. CooDer-
smith's says every day IN December
has been good. much better than
~ any previous year: r. A. Buck
DeTrieksOn, stated that business
was excellent and II was evident
that many down state folk were
making Milford their shOppins
headquarters.
A great many Of the local mer-
chants give the credit for the
splendid volume OF holiday busin-
ess enjoyed by them. to the aggres-
sIye campaign Waged BY the Milford
chamber Of Commerce, to secure
business. and the Informative ad-
yertfsements that as merchants
they placed IN the Milford Chron-
iele. The Chronicle has gone into
approximately 1900 Delaware hom-
es every week during the Christ
mas seagOn.
santa Ciaus. who has made his
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Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Sussex Poultry
Sponsors Matinee
Gala Free Fate VIII Be Held
Dee. 27th

The children in Milford and
vicinity are in for a great time next
Tuesday morning. December 9th.
when they are all invited to attend
a free kiddie holiday show at the
New Milford Theatre sponsored By
the Sussex Poultry Co. Inc, one of
the leading Industries in this area.
The program will consist of a New
HOpalong Cassidy feature, "Bor-
TOwed Trouble" and six cartoons;
the children's favOrite characters
including POpeye, Bugs Bunny.
Little Lulu and POrky Pig. Free
tickets are available for the asking
at the Office Of the sponsor, Sussex
Poultry Co. Inc. also at D. Cooper
smith. Pierce Hardware and at the
Milford box office. The doors will
open at $3.50 and the show viii start
at 10 a. m. next Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Guard Inspection
To Start March Ist
Federal Study OF 261st
AAA Brigade Expected
To Take Month

The 2s1st AAA Brigade. Della
ware National Guard, will undergo
its first federal inspection starting
March 1, First 1t. Jack d. Hunter,
public information officer, an
nOuneed this week at the State Ar
mOry. Wilmington. The inspection.
which viii include each individual
as well as the unit and each piece
Of equipment. is expected to take
az least a month to complete.
The 261st, which was only re-
Gently formed, is the headquarters
for all national guard units. either
assigned or attached to the State
OF Delaware. Col. John B. Moore.
who until this high-headquarters
was organized. led the 19Sth AAA
Group, IS the commanding OFFICER.
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Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Races Give State
Income Of Nearly
100000 In 40
PLAN cHRISTMAS EVE
SERVICES IN MILFORD

The following Churches are
holding Christmas Eve serv-
ices this year. You are invited
to attend any one or as many
as you desire.
Avenue Methodist - 1900
p. m.
Calvary Methodist - 1900
p. m.
Christ Episcopal - 1880
p. m.
Presbyterian-11:OO D. m.
st. Johns (CathOlicl-12:OO
midnight.
May we suggest that after
the final rush for Christmas
there is no better place to
rest for a period Of quiet
meditation in preparation OF
the Birthday Of The Christ
than In church. You viii find
a hearty welcome at all these
services.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
KiWGHiGHs To Hold
NeJU Years EUe Dance
Fete win Be Held In New
Milford ArmOry From
10 Until 2

Dance chairman Robert Fischer,
announced today that plans are
nearly complete for the annual
Kiwanis New Years eve dance. The
fete will be held in the new Mil
ford armOry on North Walnut ST
rect Saturday. December 31st and
dancing to the music Of Al Green's
Cadets" will be from ten until two
The committee is providing
plenty Of fun makers including
noise makers, hats. horns. etc.
Tickets may be obtained from
any member Of the Kiwanls Club
at $3.50 per person or may be pur-
chased az the door.
The dance viii be cabaret style.
Proceeds over and above expens-
es viii be turned into the UNDER
privileged child fund.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23

IL appears Lnat the Union sOught'
without success TO start a campai-
gn that would attract Latex work
ers, but soon found that none Of
the people there were interested
in a union in view Of the benefits
the workers at Playtex Park al
ready enjoy. Seemingly the Union
had an impossible task ahead Of it.
self in view Of the following bene-
fits that each and every worker
enjoys at Playtex Park. (ll life iB-
suranee protection completely paid
Tor BY the company. Il Is note wOr-
thy that each employees free in
surance was recently doubled nv
the company; 90 free hOspitaliza-
tiOn and surgical care are provided.
all costs Of which are borne BY the
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Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Policy Approved On
Teachers Salaries
New Set-Up Approved By
Education Board Last
Friday Afternoon

The State Board of Education last
Friday afternoon established a pol
ICY as to payment of salaries to
teachers in Delaware schools who
may be chosen for exchange teach
ing in schools Of other countries OF
states.
The teachers will be paid BY their
local boards Of education or trus-
tees and the foreign" teachers who
come to Delaware schools under
the exchange plan will be paid by
their particular school authorities.
School Nurse Rules
The board also approved rules
(eontinued on page lsl
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Services For
Albert Early
Held Tuesday In
GeOgetOwn For Well
Known School Super
visor And Author.

Funeral services for Prof. Albert
Early, So, one of the best known
educators in Delaware, who died
at his home in Georgetown Friday.
were held Tuesday afternoon at
two O'Clock from the Carey Fun
eral Home on North Bedford Street.
The Rev. George A. Leukel. pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church,
Officiated. Interment was made in
Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
Prof. Early was widely known
(eontinued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Income Tax Hell lps Are
Available In Circular

Income tax time need hold no
terror for Delaware farm people
who refer to Extension Circular
No. 55, 'The Farmers 1949 Income
Tax" Here they will find the an
swers to questions such as, What
form shall User. How do I re-
port sales of livestOck?' and How
do I report agricultural program
payments?"
The circular features a sample
schedule of farm income and ex-
(continued on page Isl
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
State Poultry Feed
Tax Is Ruled Out
1919 Act Trebllng Levy By State
Declared UHc0nstitutIonaI

The State Board OF Agriculture
was enjOined Wednesday OF this
week from carrying out the provis-
ions Of House Bill Al Of the 1919
General Assembly which, among
other things. trebled the IO-cent
tax on poultry feeds.
An order Of Chancellor W. w
Harrington containing the re-
straint and declaring the law un-
constitutional. null and void. was
signed yesterday morning. Il was
based on a stipulation among at
tOrneys for the RalstOn Purfna
Company. one OF 19 plaintiffs. and
for the State Board Of Agriculture.
The order disclosed that Atty
Gen. Albert w. James conceded that
the law was unconstitutional.
Mr.. James and Deputy Atty. Gen.
Ccontinnss sn psss y
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23

~ addition 70 doing these things.
he told local dairy farmers, both
distributors and farmers must
make sure their products are prop
erly priced"
Despite the continued high level
Of business activity and consumer
income since the war. Americans
are drinking ten percent less milk
per person than they were in Is45
DR.. Davenport said at meeting
IN the Fire Hall.
He explained to the dairymen.
all Of whom ship milk to Supplee.
that part Of the reason for this was
that with the removal Of subsidies
on milk following the close Of the
var. milk prices went up faster
than consumer incomes.
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Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23

Norman Allen. organ student at
the Westminster Choir School.
Princeton. n. J., will be guest or
ganist. His wife, the former Miss
Florence Bennett. who is continu-
ing her study in voice. will sing.
Miss Ruthie Humes, a Junior at
MaFyville College. will also sing a
solo. The Christmas story will be
read by Miss Wanda Wilkie. The
Meditation of the evening will he
given by the Pastor, The Reverend
kepler. Ushers will be various
Presbyterian young people home
from college.
The service is planned for the
entire congregation and their
friends 1t is open to all persons
IN our community who wish to slim
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Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Milford Merchants
Report WonderuI
Christmas Business
CHRISTMAS MONDAY 10
BE OBSERVED HERE

The stores and manufac-
turing plants Of Milford win
observe Christmas Monday
December 26th, by remaining
closed all day. ReOpening
Tuesday morning, December
9th, at the usual hours.
The business Office and
WOrkrOOms Of the Milford
Chronicle will close at 12
noon Friday for the employ
ees annual Christmas Party
and the WOrkroOms will be
closed until Tuesday morn
ing next. The business Office
however, will be open for
the convenience Of the pub
lie until noon, Saturday. De-
cember Gath.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Aberdeen Angus Assn.
Group Met Saturday
Several From Delaware Attended
Annual Session At EastOn, Md.

The Eastern Shore Aberdeen
Angus Association held a condensed
business meeting last Saturday, De-
cember II. from $500 to D. IA. in
the Garden Room Of the Tidewater
Inn, at Easton, Md. Dinner was
served in the banquet room at 6:3O
p NJ with between 20 and so at
tending.
The meeting was in. charge OF
President, Howard II. Anderson Of
Wimberly Farm, Princess Anne.
Nd, assisted by Secretary and
Treasurer Frank W. Bache Of Can
ton Farm, St. Michaels. Md. and
James B. Lingle, Assistant Secre-
tary and Treasurer Of Wye Planta-
ton, Queenstown, Nd.
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Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Midnight Jamboree
At Reese, Dec. 31st

II the management Of the Reese
Theatre. located at Harrington. has
their way. Delaware and Mary
land theatre-goers are again 90
ing to have q grand and glorious
treat this New Years Eve at mid
night
According 70 a special announce
ment. TO be found IN this newspa-
per, il looks as IL everybody con-
cerned is trying 10 0utdO last years
New Years Eve Midnight Jamb0-
rec.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
N. L. r. B. Dismisses Charges
against International Latex

The National Labor Relations having
found
Ladies Garment Workers
to-day
plant Union
aOn Board dropped Company
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Impressive Services Planned
For First Presbyterian Church

An impressive Christmas
sponsorship Of the WOmens
is president
in service
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Mix Producers IRE Told Of
Problems Confronting Industr,

Dairy distributors must operate more efaav
a milk companies must sell consumption Of
@ ana oer dairy products in the Davenport
director Of hed service for Supplee Phadel
pha declared at Harrington week - Il
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Farmers Bank Has
Selected Cashier

Pearson Appointed To Dover Post
Left Vacant By Death Of J. s. Burton
Leroy G. Pearson has been named
cashier Of the Farmers Bank Of Do
YER He viii succeed the late Jesse
s. Burton. Mr.. Pearson's selection
was announced By william K. Pa
ton. president Of the Farmers Bank
Of Delaware. following q meeting
Of the bank executive committee.
Mr.. Pearson has been with the
bank all of his business life. He
joined It in Dover in 1921.
He was born in ChesWOld, attend
ed school there. and was graduated
from Dover High School and Cold
ey College.
In his new duties at the bank,
Mr.. Pearson not only acts as cash
Ter but also as secretary Of the
corporation.
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-07-22
Twin City Flashes
NJ ChArlOsaS POrtoSs

Hslio, Sporty
BEEN busy week for ana DO have for you
or do N Everything just happening this week
on chun. and yOun what mean
pnup Of the week 70 Mr. and hR (foEnary
Tnn. who the proud parents Of baby
boy Dawson, whose recent addition 70 their
family darling baby grl Rngup 70 St
FaTs Margaret Brown who diamond
Calendar and Minneapolis represented BY Mary 10
cenahaw Howell have September 1nd
the date when they exchange wedding HOop couple Of
Laaohn Gatnore and Louise Pens who
said DO last sunday morning and Georgia Russell and
Lverns Doty win saturday) See Il
week. hasn't IT. and congratulations 70 AL o. you
Happy birthday greetings are order Gregory Tyrone
Barsy celebrated his birthday with few Of hs hianda on
ne Arc,md he cock club had pOU last saturday that
Price, Nesbt Bob Patterson Cwho
incidentally Is planning on purchasing aplans grls clyde
have put an Of It In the column but AJAX any club member
CuamlelI ...T THEY WILL TELL YoUl
st girls really TO be going strong when comes TO
taking trips year. Hickman took trip 70 new York Jean
Drand and zosanns SWEET are visiting IN Montreal Canada Emily
"trip" to Minneapolis Oh wsl some people are Just
plum lucky gusus
Paul Bonteps Doyle Nashville TennesSee
Roger resident Of Charleston South Carolina Here's
hoping they around for awhile that they can really taen
an Minneapolis offer vtorS (hshl hsh
Quite set have made name for themselves
Hams Billie sOnne scrOgSins and Horace Collins
Best Of luck, boys
rla Those present affair included Tommy Hickman
Joe Ray Beverly Connie Brown Earine Neal
Foster, Hvonne Crushon Mynfene 4s
Beverly Carroll, and many They had fun betl
FLASH Nils Brothers and you didn't
see them say you really something Il love
the number they the night we were there
really raised the roof Here's Hoping they come back again
tool
that heard ErSteins New shade Of Blue
haven't you? ten that it has nothing Albert
Dunds tie that is strictly new shade Of greenland 5000 green
Isl (ah hah)
The song Of the Buddy latest recording Some
bOds "its ne and true Amt that right J. and
p CT
Gee I'd better save my good ddngs for next week.
until you Union picnic, or the Aqua parade
I remain,
charlotte Of course"
p s-Just received word formerly Audrey
RsSn) Ralph proud parents of baby girl Congaa-
ton to you two.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-07-22

industry for ten years and has
worked twelve months Of thu last
thirty months he n eligible HIS
seniority on any particular road
does not matter.
It IL unfortunate but true that
one annuity after only ten years
Of service would be small--voFy
Hmall--for Il 10 based on the
amount paid BY hlrn, matched
penny for penny by the carriers;
but to date no respectable mimi
mum has been set BY the carriers,
for the carriers lrarroads) have
bitterly fought labor on this issue.
Do not forget that Tsth Congress
In its last week passed the Crog-
ser Act which made this law pos
sIble and the reactionary soth
Congress passed. also IN It, last
week, q 20 per cent annuity In
crease to railroad employees a. q
vote catching bait 70 labor.
Next week we win discuss oc-
cupatiOnal disability after twenty
years Of service.