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Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-03-15
BUILD SPUD MARKET

Potato growers of the nation
are doing something for Them
selves. They have set up WASH
ingfon headquarters for the first
national organization TO repre-
sent potato producers-the Ma
tional Potato council.
S. A. Wathen of Fort Fairfield,
Maine, is president of the council;
Whitney Tharin, former chief of
USDA press section and Washington
newspaper and public relations man
since 1888, is executive secretary In
charge of the Washington office.
The council represents approx
mately 80 percent of commercial
production of white potatoes in the
United States.
These farmers know that as pro-
ducers of potatoes they are doing
a first rate job. AS farmers they
have been among the nations most
progressive. They have been quick
to use new insecticides and i'm
proved methods of cultivation.
AS a result, they are getting rec
ord production of potatoes from far
fewer acres.
But, like most farmers, potato
growers have been primarily pro-
duction-minded. They yer SO busy
producing that they let their per-
fectly good American market get
away from them. The folks who nor
mally eat white potatoes have been
shifting to other foods.
This decrease in consumption =
coming at the same time as the in.
crease in production-has left the
white potato in an unhappy position
The council hopes to help the
nation to get better re-acquaintee
with the white potato.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-03-15
UNEMPLOYMENT MINOR

"a L0 LINZ
The census bureau. following
the pattern of administration
statements from the president
on down. finds some grounds for
holding that the second consecu-
tive monthly jump in unemploY-
ment which occurred in Febru-
airy is nothing TO get alarmed
about.
Contrasting the current situation
with the prewar period, the bureau
says: TN spite of substantial in
crease in recent months, unemploy-
ment in February was still low rela-
tive to prewar levels"
The bureau estimates that unem-
ployment at the end of February
was $780, 600, but adds that as late
as 1871 unemployment averaged S.
soc, 000-or about 1 out of every 10
of the civilian labor force. In Feb
ruary, 1916, the comparable proper
ton was only l out of 20.
The drop of nearly 400, 900 in non
farm employment during February
is offset in part by a 100000 increase
in the number at work on farms.
The number at work at the end of
February is estimated at 57,168,000
or a decline of 26O, 900 from January.
The rise in unemployment during
the month was attributed in part to
bad weather in some sections of the
country and to -"nonseasonal layoffs"
in industry.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-03-15
RAISE FREIGHT RATES

The railroad industry stands
on IFS request for a further IL
percent long-term advance In
freight rates.
Despite declining commodity
prices, carriers contend it is neces-
sary to apply the larger percentage
On a permanent basis. Labor costs
are not declining.
Carriers were granted an "emer-
gency'' increase of about 5 percent
last year. Not enough, they say.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-03-15
CHEMICALS VS.. ooD

Butter industry troubles owe
oleomargarine may spread TO
other foods.
Certain chemicals are now being
used to replace shortening, eggs and
milk in some food products.
Rep. Frank B. Keefe from dairy
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-03-15
Keeping in Touch With Washington
Record Export Possible
Washington

minded Wisconsin says the govern
ment is investigating the practice.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-03-15
NEW! Du Pont
MARLATEe

METHoxYcHLOR IkSEcTICiDE
For Livestock Spray: Highly eff
fective against most flies, lice,
ticks, mosquitoes. One applica-
ton lasts for weeks. Offers ex-
ceptional safety because of low
toxicity. Comes as concentrated
spray powder.
For Crops: Excellent for control
of lygus bugs, alfalfa worm and
weevil on legume seed or forage
crops. Also ideal for control of
many vegetable and fruitinsects.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-03-15

AA~ch IS n49-l3
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15

of trying to improve our society for ourselves and
others if it's to be blown to bits next year?" This
question breeds materialism and results in loss of
courage and faith
WHAT is NEEDED?
Courage and faith the qualities which will
enable us to snatch victory out of impending de-
feat and help us to build new world Faith is a
possible reality only for those who live something
else besides physical or even a mental reasoning
world Faith is reality for those who believe that
our Creator meant all evolution to be evolution
toward good 1t is reality for those who believe
that the core of each man, that part of him that
responds to Kindness forgiveness, and selflessness
is the sanest part of his being. That is the part
which today needs to be fed and nourished most.
America eats hard, drinks hard, and plays hard.
When it isn't working, it is apt to waste on enter
tainnaent and consume millions of dollars worth of
Iiuuor-"to forget ITSELF to forget it's troubles. ,.
What we should be feeding is the spiritual part of
man in order that real personality may develop. We
speak gbly of how, in our evolution. the cold made
us develop fuel and clothing, and the darkness
spurned us on to discover the laws governing light
But we know all this exciting discovery and devel-
opment is just possible in the human person
ality. 1t is time to give up working only for mate
rial ends We should start to awaken, nourish anC
develop the only part of us that gives existence
meaning.
HOW TO TAP THESE RESOURCES
How are we to tap these hidden but most valu
able resources? Only through solitude, meditation
prayer and serious thinking about the long-rang
direction of our lives can we be truly successful
It is said that he who rises from prayer bette
man has had his prayer answered. Isn't that wha
we need in the world,-better men!
The definitions of the word common in my die
tonary. run like this: "implies the lack of dis
tnguishing, conspicuous or exceptional qualities
freouentlv connotes inferior pIebian or cheap" D
we really want to be common" men. Or have mos
Americans in their hearts the desire to be uncom
mon?
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
NGA&&
A-H FOR SAFETY

Encouraged by success of last year in
reducing the number and severity of rural
accidents, All Club members over the United
States are swinging into the effort with added
vigor in 1949. The members have in view
cutting further the still staggering total of
one and one-half million farm residents who
had to take enforced vacations, in 1948 be-
cause of a disabling accident.
Sponsored again by General Motors, the
National safety competition will earn ex-
pense-free trips for State winners to the Ma
tional All Club Congress next November,
eight National scholarships and medals for
the winners in each county. The most sue
cessful county in each State will be awarded
plaque.
With some 100000 boys and girls afil-
lated with the All Clubs in this country, q
mammoth force can be brought into play
for farm accident reduction.
Daily safety habits in use of equipment
in farm buildings and yards, and in handling
machinery and livestock, are brought to the
attention of all members of the family by
the active All participant. County eXten
sion agents and local All Club leaders en-
courage members to check and remove con
ditions likely to cause accidents and fires
They also are taught and encouraged t.
cooperate in community safety activities.
The safety program for farm youth ais
takes into consideration highway safety
More than 1890 rural residents were kille
in highway mishaps of 1913.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15

intolerance. There is some truth in relation
to these reminders. But Mr.. Truman exag
gerates 1870 in heralding certain dangers
that threaten us against the evils of boom
or bust" Before the New Deal all prices,
wages and profits were on different basis
for great many years. We had few booms
and busts. We had the First World War, and
if the leadership of President Wilson had
been followed the League of Nations might
have prevented the second World War. The
cost of the Marshall Plan threatens our abil-
tiles to pay the fiddlers. Our taxes have
reached new heights, pensions for all former
veterans is impossible everything goes up
and up. We must still depend on our doc
tors instead of setting up a Government med
ical scheme The local communities must
support and maintain their schools. We must
quit boosting the numbers of Government
employees in Washington and across the
land. We need to lower most of those official
salaries instead of boosting them. We must
revolt against greedy landlords and the real
estates who boosted the bars against famil-
les before the Fair Deal was even in the
dream Evidently the Fair Deal is an off
spring of those last sixteen years of Now
d-Never-Deals. If you doubt these few
paragraphs, you should spend more time
studying the whirl of the whirligig in the
Capital of the United States. Who starts Ia
Dor strikes? The Bosses. Who imposed more
taxes? The Government. 1t takes lots more
steam and power to keep the wheels going
around. THE PEOPLE are getting RAW
DEAL.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15


at movies at clubs, playing bridge games of chance
cocktail parties at other forms of costly enter
tainment.
1 wonder what might have been accomplished
by now toward world peace if all the money which
has gone into these activities in the u S. in just
the past ten years had gone into education and
religious work in the trouble spots of the world
When we do go to church many of us go to splendid
edifces with comfortable pews, modern heat and
other conveniences. But what drew our forebears
to church? Where is the strong personal faith that
kept them warm?
DlSILLUSIONMENT
A friend of mine from Berea, Kentucky has
written me recently recalling Horace Greeley's OBJ
servation that mo Bible reading nation ever be-
comes mentally or socially ensaved" Hitlers Ger
many was not Bible reading nor is Stalins Russia.
Nor, I'm sorry to say, is America today. We all,
German, Russian or American, become spiritually
empty dried up at times, and need to go to the
living fount-to reestablish contact with life giving
forces Real living has direction-spiritua direction
1t is not aimess, haphazard, fatalstic or come
what-may."
Germans have been taught for generations to
expect at least two wars in each lifetime We have
a generation in America<which was born into one
war and has just fought in another 1t reads and
hears every day of still another to come. Part Of
this generation asks. hopelessly, what is the use
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15

ceremonies will consist of cutting
ceremonies consisted Of cutting
a silk ribbon by cOvic official
representing each city, boarding of
the first local passengers, and
loading the first-fight air mail and
express.
The ribbon was tied across
the hand rails Of the novel COM
bination step-door, one of AAA's
new ideas in air travel. This new
passenger door folds neatly into
the rear of the plane and is low
cred by the flight agent as the
plane taxis up to the loading ramp.
Introducing "commuter service"
to z Middle Atlantic States, All
American will operate as2,00O mile
sytem which will serve SO key cit
les.
All American inaugurated serv-
ice on its Washington-E Baltimore
to Pittsburgh segment on March
z, and from Pittsburgh Philadel-
phia to Atlantic City, March 90
Service will start on the Washing
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Whitley Webb of
Milford have recently announced
the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Betty Lou, to William B.
Pearce, son Of Vernon B. Pearce,
also of Milford.
Miss Webb attended Milford High
School and is now associated with
the International Latex Company
in Dover. Mr.. Pearce is employed
as an automobile salesman and is
graduate of the Milford High
School. He served Sc months with
the U. S. Navy.
No date has been set for the
wedding.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Harrington Merry
Makers Club Meets

The monthly meeting of the Mer-
rvmakers Home Demonstration
Club of Harrington was held on
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at
the home of Mrs. Ethel Rapp, with
Mrs. Betty Ann Cooper, president,
in charge of the meeting. The
secretary and treasurer gave their
monthly reports which were ap-
proved and accepted by the club.
A discussion of old and new bus
mess was the next thing on the
program, and further plans were
made for the "Go to Church Sun
day. when the club will join with
two other Harrington Home DEM
onstration clubs to attend the
evening service of the Asbury
Church on May 9Th. This will be
in observance of National Home
Demonstration Week. Another
plan for this week will be a Mem
bership drive which will be in the
form on an Open House, on We'd
nesday evening, May II from 8:SC
to 1O:30 at the home of Mrs, Ken
meth McKnatt. Mrs. Charles Peck
was appointed chairman for this
drive
Mrs. Peck was the Council mem
Der from the Harrington Club who
attended the Kent County Council
meeting in Dover on Wednesda!
afternoon. She brought the mem
bers a short summary of the meet
ing.
Following the business meeting
refreshments were served by tn
hostess. The evening was ended b,
an auction sale, conducted by Mrs
James O'Neal, which increased tn
treasury by SLIP.
The next meeting will be tn
open house in May, and all mem
bers will be contacted to do thei
mort IN tho nroOarafiOnG
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Brief Ceremonies Mark
All Americans Inaugural

On Monday, April II, the termi-
nal cities, Washington. Baltimore,
and Atlantic City and the inter-
mediate points Of Dover, Del, and
Bridgeton Millvxille vineland, N.
j., held brief ceremonies at
their respective airports to well
come the Inauguration of passen-
ger, mail, and cargo air service by
All American Airways. Two east
bound and two westbound flights
served each Of these points
daily.
Flying the inaugural eastbound
flight according to schedule, the
24-passenger AAA airliner left
Washington at 11:00 a. m,
Because the schedule allows only
two minutes for deplaning and
boarding of passengers, mail, and
cargo at each point, inaugural
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Approve Plan
For State Hospital
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CONTINUED from nrst page1
However, the board argreed that
if the Legislature cannot see its
way clear to provide for the State
Hospitals building program as a
whole at this time, or either of the
two alternate proposals, then the
board regards as vital the third
proposal. and is willing to let the
rest wait for two years.
In his monthly report on the
hospital, DR.. Tarumianz stated that
a total of $22.3S1.52 had been re-
ceived from the board of pay pa
tients and other sources.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Century Club Held
Interesting Session
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the trees and called on all of the
presidents attending to give some
outstanding event Of her admins
tration. Mrs. Henry Elfreth read
an original poem which follows:
We are gathered here together,
This lovely April day,
To dedicate these dogwood.
Which now are on display.
To State President, Mrs. Warner
Founder of our growing Club
We dedicate one dogwood-
For of it, she was the hub.
The second, to Mrs. Willis goes
OF this Club, first president;
The others, too, come in for this,
For all Presidents who spent.
Their time and energies alike,
To make the Club succeed
Within the past full fifty years,
Will reap reward indeed.
For they, too, are remembered,
The third tree is for them;
So may it ever grow and bloom,
And, every evil, stem.
And, as the years are multiplied,
The three trees larger grow
May their blossoms intermingle,
That everyone may know.
That these trees stand for unity,
And all our Club life, too
So, may they ever prosper,
And joy on joy accrue.
Emily Allen Elfretl
Copyright 1949)
This was followed by prayer b!
Mrs. F. Burgette Short, and tn,
members concluded the dedication
by singing "Blest Be The Tie Tha
Binds"
The business of the afternoon in
cluded some preparation for the an
nual convention, which will NEE
in Milford May IL and 13. mir:
Wilson S. Vinyard, chairman 70
the housing of guests asked tina
prospective hostesses call ne
about arrangements. The member
oered to act as hostesses at Men
orial Hospital during the month {
December. A gift of $500 was mad
Z to the cancer fund. Mrs. John SEQ
and Mrs. John Roosa have been al
pointed chairmen to represent tt
club for the Flower Market effoI
,: The clubs vice presidents, Mr.
u Robert Rudolph, Mrs. Garlic
; Fooks and Mrs. Philip Jacobs a
in charge of plans to assist in Il
8 Health Week program. The ruI
y mage sale will be held on April
: with Mrs. Laura w. Hallett
., chairman. Mrs. Homan asked tn
u the members keep in mind that nj
- 12 will be Hospital Day in .Milfol
\. The decorations for the day we
q arranged by Mrs. Charles Banni
~ ! and Mrs. Thomas David. Duri
the social hour that followed t
u business and the dedication, M
q James F. Salevan and Mrs. Alb'
n. Baxter were hostesses.
z. On Monday the members will
8; semble at 1890 p. m. for cover
8. dish luncheon which will be f
I'd lowed by a program arranged
VI. Mrs. Alex ROOsa. Mrs. Neal 81
z, vensOn of the Memorial Hospii
staff will speak on Progress
= Medical Science" Members a
of urged to attend the luncheon a
m the program.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Jay WiddOes Makes
Springfield Team

Jay Widdoes of Milford. Del. has
been picked by Archie Allen. varsi-
ty baseball coach at Springfield
College, as member of the 1949
varsity baseball squad.
Widdoes is . right-handed hitting
outflelder, starting his third base
ball season for Springfield. The
% year old senior possesses a fine
throwing arm, but saw only limit
ed action last year.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15

BABSON PARK, Mass, April
15-A recent newspaper headline
told us that four more Christian
Ministers had been sentenced to
life imprisonment in Bulgaria.
Some Americans are saying.
What a shame" And going
about their business = and their
pleasure. But are these increas-
ing outrages of human decency
sending more Americans to
church or causing more Bible
reading in our homes? Or are
our leisure hours continuing to
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
THE ATLANTIC PACT

The Government of the United States has
made it very plain to the whole world that
the United Nations has been strengthened
by the Atlantic Charter. Each member of
the United Nations is under a solemn obli-
CATION to obtain international peace and Sc
curity," declared President Truman. And
most statesmen, at the time of the signing of
the Charter, emphasized the fact that the
Twelve Governments thereby re-dedicated
themselves to the support Of the United Ma
tions. All of the speakers made it perfectly
plain that Russia has reached the end of its
rope You can make a Number One guess
that there is not going to be any WARRIOR
the reason that Russia hasn't a chance in a
million to win. 1t should be noted also that
while the simple ceremony of signing the
treaty was going On in Washington that So
Wet Russia was making final squeal in her
propaganda that the pact was "Openly ag-
gressive" and aimed against her. At the same
time President Truman was telling the whole
worldt to note that the pact is "a shield against
aggression" The United Nations General
Assembly has reconvened in New York. 1t
is to be hoped that they will give Russia a
kick in the ribs when their spokesman utter
their low-down abuse of the United States.
&S0N&
TAFT-HARTLEY LAW MAY SURVIVE
Present day prophets claim that the sup
port for labor legislation, which overrode the
Presidents vetoes in the last Congress is as
strong today as it ever was. In fact many
of our leaders in Congress predict that the
present labor law will stand. While there are
political games at stake the chances are that
President Trumans plan of putting strikes
under his own protection may not succeed
A lot of Congressmen seem to have concluded
that the welfare of National industry anC
business is far more important than the Dem
ocratic politics, to please the labor Bosses
The combination between Republicans ant
Southern Democrats seems to hold steadil,
together.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Milton Lions To
Hold Big Auction

On Saturday, April Is. the much
talked about public auction sale
will take place in the town parking
lot. Household goods, furniture and
clothing will be some of the many
hundreds of items for prospective
bidders to choose from The Mill
ton High School and the Public Lii
brary will benefit greatly from pa
irons of our sale.
All persons are cordially invited
to attend. Warren Good, president
of the club, will appreciate your at
! tendance.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Junior Chicken-Of f-TO-
mOrrOW Contest For
DeLawGre Youth
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row Contest is held, during the
week of September 26. This is the
first year of three-year program
in Delaware as in many other
states, to develop a bird with still
more meat-bigger drumsticks and
extra white meat.
Details of the junior contest are
available from members of the ju-
nior division committee: w. Lyle
Mowlds, Dover; George M Bring
hurst, Dover; John Herholdt, Do
yer; Miss Jean Lee. Newark, and
Mr.. Gordy.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Down State Schools
To Graduate 1875
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place on June 8 and 10 on June 10.
The list of schools, number of
graduates and date of commence
ment exercises are as follows:
Special School Districts: Clay
mont 81, June 8: A. l. dupont 1O9,
June 10; New Castle 80, June 10;
Newark 8S, June 10; Smyrna 35,
June IA; Dover "a, June g; Caesar
Rodney 55. June II.
Harrington 80, June 6; Milford
Sc, June 8; Georgetown as, June 8;
Lewes 3S, June 8; Rehoboth 20
June 10; Seaford 49, June 10; Lau-
rel 56, June 9.
High Schools under State Board
of Education: Henry C. Conrad 1863
June 10: Delaware City 8, June 10;
Middletown 80, June 8; FELTON, II
June z; Bridgeville 81, June 8;
Greenwood 20, June 8; Delmar 1S
June 10; Milton 1S, June 2; Lord
! Baltimore 16, June 8; John M
, Clayton Is, June z; Millsboro q
June 10; Selbyvi1fe 90. June 10,
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15

ton to Wilmington route-segment,
via cities on the DelMarVa Penin-
sula on April 25. Starting dates
for other routes will be announced
later.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1919 Files Of The Milford Chronicle

Fire, of unknown origin, de-
stroyed the barn, garage and other
outbuildings on the farm of Alex
ander Balls, of near Lincoln, on
Thursday of last week. The auto
mobile of Mr.. Balls was saved, as
were also the live stock and chick
ems. Fodder, grain and hay were
destroyed. Quick aid on the part of
nearby neighbors resulted in saw
ing the farm house. The. Carlisle
Fire Company of Milford respond
ed to a call for aid but they did
not get into action. When they ar
rived the buildings had burned to
the ground.
A very pleasant evening was
spent at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Roy Webb, Monday, when about 3t
OF, Miss Elizabeth'ss friends gave
her surprise party in honor o.
her 18th birthday. The evening
was spent in games and social cha
until late hour, when the hos
tess invited them to the dining
room. where ice cream and CAKE
were served. The table was beau
tifully decorated with green crep'
paper, a huge birthday cake adorn
ing the center, with is candles. AT
ter all were served the guests de
parted, wishing Miss Elizabetl
many more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15

John E. Hearn, Jr., the son of
]. E. .Hearn, baggage master at the
railroad station here, has been ac-
cepted as an apprentice in the
United States Navy and was sent
to Norfolk few days ago where
he was taken aboard training
ship.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15

At a meeting OF the Town Coun-
Gil last week the following were
appointed members of the Board
of Health: DR.. James P. Lofland,
DR.. Evans Roberts, DR.. William
Messick, Wilbert Dickerson. The
newly appointed members organic
ed by electing DR.. James P. Lof-
land, president; DR.. Frederick P.
Ruhl, secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15

Glenn and Orvil Rifenburg of
Milford and their friends, Jean
Longfellow, Helen Walls, Elizabeth
Cleat and Ruth Adams, spent Sun
day afternoon with Mrs. Frank Ri
fenburg at Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1949-04-15

Herman Vinyard of Frederick, is
in New York state this week pur-
chasing Holstein cattle to improve
his dairy farm.