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Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Governor VIII Call
Assembly If National
Guard Is FederGLized
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who commanded the former State
Guard, unofficially to organize a
group of officers for a new State
Guard.
The officer cadre, which is in
early stages Of organization, is ex-
pected to have men to staff
enough companies to cover the
state" The officers being sought
are those down to the level of COM
pany commanders, Major Lee ex-
planned.
Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Scannell,
adjutant general, said that some of
the men taken into the National
Guard from the State Guard after
the latter was dissolved in 1947,
will be ineligible to continue to
serve with the National Guard If
it is federalized again. These men,
with considerable experience in
both organizations, will be avail
able for the projected new State
Guard.
The former State Guard was or
ganized in 1912, under a law en-
acted at the 1941 session of the
General Assembly. The Organiza-
ton, which had battaliOns at Will
mingtOn and Dover, had about SOC
men at its peak. The guard was
! demObilized in 1947.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
HOllymOunt Club

The Hollymount Club met at the
Coolspring Grange Hall on Wed
nesday, July IL, at 1880 p. m. The
clubs regular monthly meeting was
presided over by Mrs. Willard Webb.
The music chairman, Mrs. F. G..
Louhoff, Jr., led the group in sing
ing "Our Delaware" The club
prayer and creed was said, then the
Salute to the Flag" The chaplain,
Mrs. Harry Wilson, read the first
chapter of st. John.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read by the secretary, Mrs.
Joseph McIlvain, and were apprOv-
ed as read. Mrs. Arthur Campbell,
treasurer, made her report that
$500 had been sent to the scholar
ship fund. Mrs. John Stevenson,
citizenship chairman, gave the
members a quiz on State Govern
ment. It was very interesting and
enjoyed by all. The club voted to
send $500 to the All Club youth
program. The health chairman,
Mrs. Florence Stauffer, gave a re-
port on precautions to take in case
of polio and heart disease. Mrs
Carter Markham, community chair
man, suggested that we have bake
to nav off the debt incurred in re-
decorating the COOlspring Grange
Hall where the club now holds its
meetings. 1t was agreed to hold
this bake in RehOboth on August
S and the following committee was
appointed: Mrs. Ella Roach, Mrs
James Joseph, Mrs. Walter Phil
lips, Mrs. Harry Wilson, Mrs
Vaughn and Mrs. Carter Markham
It was also decided to go on a pic.
mic in August on the ninth, the reg
ular meeting day. 1t will be a
Riverdale Beach.
There will be a joint meeting o
! the Nassau and HOllymOunt Clubs
/ on Wednesday, September 19 a
1880 D. m. 1t will be held at thu
Coolspring Grange Hall. The lead
ers, Mrs. Joseph McIlvain, Mrs. Vir
ginia Veasey and Mrs. William Con
roy, who attended the Short COurs
at the University Of'Delaware, CAV
/ a fine report on the program for tn
three days. The meeting was thel
adjourned and the hostess, Mrs
i Joseph McIlvain, served deliciou
ice cream. The cO-hOstesses wer
Mrs. F. C. Louhoff, Jr., Mrs. Jane
Joseph and Mrs. William Conroy.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Birthday Party

On Thursday evening, July 9Th
number OF lrelnus and relatives
net at the home of MI. and MRS
EIWOOd wilkins In honor Of MI.
W llklns' birthday, and OF LlwOOu
Jr., whose birthday was on the Ind
OIL July.
those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Wilkins, Roberta and Her.
schel of Prime Hook, Mrs. Eugene
Donovan, Mrs. Hazel Curtis anu
childrea Phyllis and Billy, Mrs
Anna Dakota of Lincoln, Mr.. Louis
Harry of Smyrna, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Dickerson, Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Wilkins and children Ken.
meth, MargIe, David and George OF
Milford, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul KentOn
and children Elmer, Robert, Doris,
Audrey, Jean and Eddie, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Vincent and daughter
Charlotte Ann of Harrington.
Refreshments of home made cake
and ice cream were served in a
bundance. A large beautiful cake
decorated with Happy Birthday,
Daddy" was presented to Mr.. Will
kins by the children Betty, Alice,
Eugene, Barbara Ralph and Sarah.
Many nice and useful gifts were
received and at a late hour the
guests departed wishing the ell
woods" many more Happy Birth
days.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Big Family Show
At New Milford

Gabby Hayes plays his 172nd mo-
vie role as a friendly, affectionate
sidekick to Randy Scott in "The
CariboO Trail" the new CinecolOr
Western playing Friday and Sat
urday at the New Milford Theatre.
A show that is bound to please
young and old alike together with
"Girl's School," the new drama
starring Joyce Reynolds. Import
ant supporting players include Ross
Ford and Laura Elliott. The story
is said to concern the cruel snob-
berry and the secret loves that rock
an exclusive Girls School," going
behind the scenes to tell it's grip
ping story. A color cartoon and
Chapter 6 of "The James Brothers
of Missouri" serial rounds out this
pleasing family program.
"The Flame and the Arrow" the
new TechnicolOr spectacle comes
to the New Milford screen Sunday,
Monday and Tuesday, July 1926
Dealing with romance in medievel
Italy and the uprising of the Lom-
bardian mountaineers against the
invaders of Hesse, the Warner Bro
theirs release stars Burt Lancaster
and Virginia Mayo.
Ronald Colman and Celeste Holm
are co-starred in Champagne fol
Caesar" the bright, witty comedy
which opens a two day engagement
at the New Milford on Wednesday
and Thursday, July 1921. The film
satire on radio and televisior
''giveaway" shows co-stars Wincen
Price, Art -Linkletter and Barbara
Britton. Also on the same pro
gram is the new motion picture I'D
o. A." which cO-stars Edmond o.
Brien and Pamela Britton, which
turns out to be a regular Cooks
Tour of Los Angeles ganglanC
hangouts.
Los Angeles, Beverly Hills ant
Hollywood location jaunts for Sc
quences involving principal play
eFs include the L. A. Police De
partment Homicide Division, Mai
Streets Skid Row, the Sunset StriI
Beverly Hills haunts of know
criminal elements, Santa Anita, ant
the corner of Hollywood and Vine
all scenes of gangland violence.
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An Additional Ward
Has Been Opened
At DeLGIUQre COIOnv
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resident population of IS. During
the winter months when the curve
of cottage patients needing infirm-
ary care rises, it is often neces-
sary to set up beds in. the hall
ways.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald w. LawtOn
of Long Island, New York, are new
staff employees. Mrs. Lawton will
be the OcCupatiOnal therapy in
structor. She is graduate of Will
liam and Mary College and spent
one year studying abroad. She has
worked in Veterans Administration
Hospitals in NOrthpOrt, New York,
and Fort Devens, also at Cushing
General Hospital, birmingham,
Mass. She has also been active in
Red Cross volunteer work and plan
ming hospital exhibits She has or
ganized and directed art depart
ment for neuro-psychiatric pa
tients.
Mr.. LawtOn comes to the colony
as recreatiOnal director He is {
graduate of Syracuse High SchOO
and of Business School. Durine
the war he was a master sergeant
in the Signal Corp-Air Corp, and
was also radar aircraft warning
instructor to civilian volunteers in
the North Atlantic defense center
The monthly population report
shows 391 cottage patients, 70 in
firmary patients and 81 on home
placement under custody of the
commission
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Kiwanis Notes

The Milford Kiwanis. Club went
to Bowers Beach Tuesday evening
for another delicious meal and the
regular business meeting.
Seymour Gellens in charge of the
program presented Capt. Eddie
Isaacs of the Delaware State Police
who showed a film on Camp
Barnes. which was most interest
ing.
Three new members were well
coined into the club. They are as
follows, Lou Pikus. Michael Man
oloki and Lewis Carpenter.
Next week the club goes to
Dewey Beach, and AL. Humes's
Ranch for the annual picnic. The
members are asked to bring their
ladies. Watch this paper for the
Annual Kiwanis Auction
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

Miss Eleanor Geyer of Whining
ton is spending the week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Geyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Hogue and
family of Norwich, N. j., are the
guests of Mrs. E. N. Kelley.
Mrs. Elva watkins of Milford
and Mrs. Sara Langell of Frederick
are spending this week in New
York.
Frank Draper was the guest of
Bill and Dave Wood over the past
weekend at their cottage at Oak
Orchard.
Rev. and Mrs. Hugh Miller oi
Dover, N. j.. will spend some time
at Slaughter Beach and will arrive
today for their visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Kraus anG
daughter, Mary Ellen. of Orange
N. J. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Howard POstles this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drexel COverdalt
and children, Carole and ROnnie
are on motor trip to Niagara
Falls and Canada this week.
%
Albert Dyer, proprietor of the
Dyer Barber Shop, is i'll at his res
idence at 500 East Front street
His many friends are wishing fol
his rapid recovery.
/ Miss Elizabeth TOrnquist o
/ Stockholm, Sweden, the hous'
( guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H
Heisler, is spending a few days il
Downingtown, Pa, as the guest o
Mr.. and Mrs. George V. Horton.
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Purks left ol
Friday for San Francisco, Califor
MIA and will be the guest of he
son, J. C. Jones and family. MI
7 Jones is manager of the San Fran
cisco branch of the Chase Bras
and Copper Company there. Will
away her home will be occupied b
her brother in law and sister MI
and Mrs. Fred S. Wetzell >Of NeV
! York City.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Farm Short Course Set
For Nov Is To Dec Is
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year.
Specialized training will again
be offered in dairy, poultry, hOrti-
culture, grain and forage produc-
ton, and general farming, says
SkOglund. Free to residents Of
Delaware, the course is open to
anyone II years old or older. There
is fee for Out-Of-state students.
"All the doors of the University
are open to Short Course Stu
dents" SkOglund points out, Gin or
der that they may learn as much
as possible abOunt this business of
modern agriculture Experienced
teachers on the College staff, plus
outstanding leaders in various en-
terprises will teach the Short
Course classes. The research lab
oratOries, the Libraries, the Univer-
sity's experimental farms, and Wis
its to nearby farms are available
to Short Course students"
Full information on the Agricul-
tural Short Course will be sent tt
anyone who writes to w. c. Sko.
glund, Director of Short Courses
Box $50, Newark, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Deaths Of the Week
BOYCE

BOYCE
Mrs. Emma B. BOyce. 80, widow
of George E. BOyce, died at her
home, near Milton, on Sunday,
July Is, 1850 after a long illness.
Surviving are three daughters;
Mrs. J. l.. Freeman, Dover; Mrs.
Bert Donovan, Milford; Mrs. Ed
ridge DonovCn, Milton and one son,
I1rnost NJ. BOgce in Wisconsin.
Funeral services were held in
Slaughter Neck Methodist Church
Thursday afternoon, with the Rev.
Charles Louhoff of Nassau, Officiat-
ing. Interment was made in the
cemetery adjoining the church.
HANZER
Mrs. Anime HanZer. age SO years,
died at her home on Coulter street
in Milton on Saturday, July Is,
following a long illness.
Her only surviving relatives are
a brother, John Clark, Sr.,' of Mill
ton; 4 nephews and nieCes.
Funeral services were held at
one o'clock Wednesday afternoon,
in the Congregation Church in Mil
ton with the Rev. David ShOckley
conducting the services. Interment
was made in Harmony Cemetery.
CARMEAN
Harold d. Carmean. age 55 years,
died suddenly on July IA. Death
was attributed to a heart attack.
Born in MillsbOrO he was a son
of the late William Carmean and
Mrs. Molly Kitchens. Surviving
are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Rogers,
Georgetown; one grandChild; two
half-brOthers, Roy Kitchens, Will
mington. and Ephriam Kitchens,
ClaymOnt; a half sister, Mrs. Eva
Short, Chester, Pa.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday afternoon in the Watson
Gray Funeral Home in MillsbOrO
with the Rev. John Edward Jones
pastor of Grace Methodist Church
officiating. Interment was made in
Mechanics Cemetery, MillsborO.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
COMMUNICATED

Dear Sir
In the Chronicle of July 13, you
ran a small item on a birthday party
given to Miss Patsy Bennett by Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer G. Bennett, Sr., at
her home on Charles street. The
child's name is not Bennett. She
has never been legally adopted and
absolutely will never be as long
as l am her mother.
Will you please put this cOrrec-
ton in the paper. Her name on her
birth certificate is Nellie Patricia
Williams, and I can verify this and
will be responsible for anything
that may occur from this correc-
ton. Thanking you very much, I
remain
Respectively,
Mrs. Mildred Masten
R. F. D. 5, Georgetown, Del
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
26th Anniversary Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas DrummOnd
were given a surprise party by their
son Bill on Wednesday, July II,
on their 26th wedding anniversary.
A few of their friends dropped
by to help them celebrate and to
enjoy the refreshments of ice cream
and cake. The DrummOnds Teceiv-
ed many lovely gifts, among which
was a televisiOn set, given to them
by their son Bill.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Angus Cattle Show
At Fair July 9th
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judge several classes of fat Angus
steers on Wednesday, July 26th.
These classes include special
groups for F. F. A. and All Club
boys and the steers won by the
farm boys at last years calf
scramble.
The 4th Annual Calf Scramble
for Angus steer calves will be held
on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday afternoons.
Thursday is Governors Day at
the Fair, and the Eastern Shore
Aberdeen Angus Association is
running a luncheon in honor of
Governor Carvel. of Delaware and
the Governors of neighborine
states. Admission to the luncheon
is by invitation and ticket only.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
VIRGINIA S. TOWNSEND

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph D. Nor
gan of Rehoboth announce the
marriage of their daughter,
Mrs. Elaine Lyell to Mr.. Step
hen Draper, which took place
in the Presbyterian manse at
Lewes on Sunday, July 16 with
the Reverend William Leish-
man performing the ceremony.
They were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. Carroll L. King of Re-
hobOth. They will reside in
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Dick
eTson are having sympathy ex-
tended to them upon the death
of their oldest son, James o.
Brien Dickerson, which occur
red in Peninsula General Hos
pital in Salisbury on Sunday.
His death followed an automo-
bile accident the day before.
Mr.. Dickerson spent his young
years in Milford and had many
friends here who feel the loss.
He is survived by his wife, and
two daughters.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

Mr.. William G. Sammons eel
ebrated his eighty-sixth birth
day on the 8th of this month,
and while it was a quiet day
for this hOnOred gentleman, it
is good to record, because these
days are important and should
be recognized. Cards and re-
membranes marked the day for
him, which he greatly appre-
ciated as friends acknowledged
this anniversary.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Picnic --- Picnic --- Picnic

The Presbyterian Women's Asso-
citation Family Picnic will be held
at the foot of HenlOpen Avenue on
Wednesday evening, July 26th at
900 p. m. All members and their
friends are promised a wonderful
time with games for all ages. Each
family is asked to bring their own
box lunch and beverage. Marsh
mellows will be furnished for all
by Group v. Anyone desiring trans
pOrtation or having room for others
are asked to call Florence Pearce
at 5O2S after p. m. or jeanne
Deats at S163. Be sure and reserve
this date now for an evening OF
wonderful fellowship.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Services Resumed

Services at the First Independent
Church CChristian Holiness) on
Marshall street, Milford, will be-
gin on Sunday at two o'clock. Rev,
Claude E. Lynch, Sr., has arranged
a special program with preachers,
Rev. w. Whalen of Crisfeld, Md,
Rev. Paul Taylor of FredericktOwn,
and Rev. Adkins of Salisbury, Md,
as speakers during the services
There will also be enjoyable music
Everyone is invited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence E. Sipple
of Frederick have announced the
engagement of their daughter,
Frances Mae, to Vernon Lee Lyons,
Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon
Lee Lyons, Sr., of Milford. The
wedding will take place in the near
future
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Happenings In State

SEAF0RD KIWANIANS - With
Is visitors present, including guests
from Crisfeld, Greenwood and Sea-
ford. the SeafOrd Kiwanis Club held
an inter-club meeting in the Hotel
Sussex on Friday night with mem
bers of the Crisfield club furnish
ing the program.
Following piano selections and
singing by WOodie Hancock and
Gary Nelson, moving pictures taken
in India by the Rev. f. E. Garland
of Crisfield were shown.
Mr.. Garland. who spent 30 years
as a missionary in India and who
is now a Baptist minister in Girls
field, accompanied the pictures with
talk on living conditions and
methods of farming there.
Other Crisfield visitors were ].
Raymond Nelson, Allison Hall, John
Sterling, William Revell, Dulaney
Manger, William B. Maddox, Jr.,
the Rev. Otis P. Jefferson, Alvin
S. Blades. Those from Greenwood
were w. S. Lord, Nelson Meredith
and the Rev. E. c. Thomas. The
Rev. Omar Jones of SeafOrd was
the guest of w. B. Thornburgh.
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BOY SAVED-Harold Wink, Jr.
11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs
Harold Wink of Red Lion, New
Castle County, was rescued from
drowning Sunday afternoon by Cap
tain Paul S. Burnham, head of the
RehObOth Beach patrol.
Captain Burnham was on th'
beach at the foot of RehObOth ave
nue. when he heard a woman
scream. He spied a body floating
face downward in the ocean jus
beyond the breakers and immed
lately went to the rescue. H
brought young Wink, who was un
/ conscious, ashore. Captain Burn
ham and Marcella Hazel applie
first aid at the patrol station a
the foot of Baltimore avenue ant
after three quarters of an hOu
constant work restored the boy t
; consciousness. He also sutfere
from shock, according to Captain
Burnham.
The boy had been playing in tn
surf when a strong undertow car
= ried him beyond the breakers, CAP
tain Burnham said. He left TO
home shortly after the acciden
= apparently suffering no i'll effects
: If a dish of scalloped pOtatoe
: gets too dry during the baking ad
= a little more milk. Scalloped pIta
! toes are particularly delicious fla
) vOred with a little finely grated G
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

Mrs. John Mertz of Whining
ton will entertain at her cot
tage at Slaughter Beach in
honor of Miss Betty Walls,
also of Wilmington, on Satur-
day. A number of guests from
Milford have been included in
the invitations.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Union Methodist Church

The annual picnic for Union w.
S. c. S. and Sunday School, will be
held in the church yard on Friday
evening, $50 p. IN. August 4th
Everybody invited.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

Miss Marrilyn Jamison has
set August rs as the date of
her wedding to Mr.. James
Charles LeCompte of Dover.
The ceremony will take place
in the First Presbyterian
Church at four. Miss Jamison
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Harwood Jamison.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
KOHLAND


Mrs. Meta B. Kohland, 76, years,
died at the home of her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Her
man Kohland. near Harrington OIL
Friday. She was born in Germany,
but came to this country when she
was IA. She had resided in this
community for the past IS years.
Funeral services were held at the
Boyer Funeral Home Monday after
noon in charge of the Rev. w. >.
Grant, pastor of Houston Methodist
Church. Interment was at Barretts s
Chapel Cemetery, near Frederick.
She is survived by four sons, Viii
liam of N. Y. Francis of Darby. Pa,
and Edward and Herman of Har-
rington. Also six grandchildren and
great grand daughter.
BLADES
Lambert Blades, age 20 years, Il
farmer of near Harrington, was
killed Instantly Wednesday, July II
when he attempted to crank his
tractor while cultivating corn on
his farm. The tractor ran over him
Cnd crushed his chest. His son
Leonard was working nearby and
found him soon after the accident
DR.. w. T. Chapman was summoned
and pronounced him dead. He was
born near Harrington. the son OF
the late Alex and RebecCa StaytOn
Blades, and had lived in this COM
munity all his life. Funeral ser |ices
were held at the Boyer Funeral
Home Saturday afternoon in charge
of the Rev. Grier Baker, pastor OF
the Pilgrim Holiness Church. Inter
ment was in Hollywood Cemetery
He is survived by his wife, Mrs
Bessie Cooper Blades, two daugh
ters. Mrs. Emma Blades Howard. d
Wilmington, and Miss Janice Blad
es. of SeafOrd son, Leonard, o
Harrington and a grandson Lei
Howard, and a half sister, Mrs
Emma MetZger of Chicago.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Milford Grange

The Milford Grange No. 6'P of H
will hold their annual picnic at
River Dale Beach on July 26th be-
ginning at six thirty o'clock. Each
member is requested to pack his
own basket supper Ice Cream and
cake will be served later in the
evening by the committee. Any
member wishing transportation
please contact John M. LOngbOt-
ham, Master at Frederick 3245.
This picnic is taking place of the
July Ladies' Night.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

A delightful party was given
on Thursday of last week at
RehOboth by Mrs. Paul Feni-
more with Mrs. w. Ross Jones
of Dover. Guests were invited
for luncheon at Dinner Bell
Inn at one, and cards follow
ed at the Jones cottage on Bay
ard avenue. Twenty-eight
guests were present from
Smyrna, Dover, Milford and
Rehoboth.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

OAuS 10 ncsHAAAe5 a OAclSo
reunion at Slaughter
Beach on Friday evening, Au-
gust 1S. That seems a little
far away but large bodies move
slowly and it is the desire of
those who have the project"
in hand that there be a large
attendance. So the date is not
too far in advance for prepa-
rations. August 1 has been set
for replies to the invitation and
the small amount of twenty
five cents is expected from each
person for refreshments. Miss
Arleen MCGEE is the treasurer
for this amount and it will be
interesting to hear just what
can be bought, in these times,
with that small amount to feed
a mob. Around 1900 p. m. these
former school mates will as
semble down at our resort on
August 18 and what follows
will be fun, eats and lot of
remembrances.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21
Il

Mrs. Russell Emory has is
sued invitations for a luncheon
and bridge party which she will
give at the Ocean House at
Lewes on August 8 at one.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

A little chopped green onion is
delicious added to an omelet or to
scrambled eggs-goOd, too, with
cottage cheese.
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

The population of Magdeburg,
Germany, is about 100000,
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

If a dish of scalloped potatoes
gets too dry during the baking, add
a little more milk. Scalloped pOta-
Toes are particularly delicious fla
vored with a little finely grated or
scraped onion,
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

HE Milford High
School Glass of
194S, just two years
old, is having a class
...se a cyI.....1-4..
Milford chronicle., 1950-07-21

CUCUMBERS - Downtown Del
mar and two of it's residential
streets, Grove and Jewell, as far as
the State Highway were literally
choked all of last Saturday morn
ing and until late in the afternoon,
with cucumbers.
Police had to move the loaded
trucks from the shopping center
TO make way for Saturday shop
pers. Then the residents found
their driveways so blocked with
"cuke" trucks they had no place
for their own cars.
Farmers, anxious to get back TO
their farm work were disgruntled
and the town residents we're no less
irritated because of the congestion.
part of the machinery in the
grading room at the Delmar block
had broken down causing all the
trouble. Cucumbers which had sold
for So on Friday dropped to $1.1O
on Saturday.
Late in the afternoon, once the
line of trucks started to move, they
kent moving and as the cucumbers
we're sold, they were piled on the
block yard and grading went on
until late in the evening.