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Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
w. r. Murphy
.BeSts Swain
.InSussexT Tilt
Milford Man Defeated
COP Veteran For In
surance Commissioner
Nomination.

William R. Murphy, local insur-
ance man, returned to his home in
Milford, Wednesday evening, fol-
lowing the Republican convention,
a Happy Warrior" by virtue of his
victory over William J. Swain, vet
eFan Sussex County leader for the
nomination for Insurance Commits
sioner.
Mr.. Murphy completely upset the
so called political 'DOpesters' when
he went on 70 win the endorsement
Of the Sussex County caucus, % 20
II. Mr.. Swain, who has held the
post Of Insurance Commissioner for
nearly eight years, went into the
caucus with a reported edge over
the Milford man. However, Murphy,
a political strategist Of no mean
ability, quickly out Unanswered the
Swain forces and emerged the vic
tor.
When the Swain group sensed
the trend Of the convention they de-
cided not to place Mr.. SWANS
name on the floor Of the cOnven-
ton, but to abide by the endorse
ment OF the Sussex County caucus.
Murphy. a former president Of
the Board Of Elections Of Sussex
County, has been active in Republi-
can circles in that county for more
than 80 years.
A native of Milford, where he
once served as postmaster, Mr.
Murphy has been a life insurance
broker here for over 25 years.
Known as a leader in community
activities, Mr.. Murphy is past pres
ident Of the Carlisle Fire Company
Of Milford. and past master of
Temple Lodge No. 9.
He is So years old. married and
the father Of three children.
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18

monument concern, who will pro-
vide the finished memorial.
The Milford War Memorial Com
mittee has compiled a list Of 2S
names Of former Milford area resi-
dents who died during World Wars
/ and IL. These names, after being
re-checked carefully for possible
errors, will be carved on one face
Of the war memorial. In order that
errors may be corrected and omis-
sion avoided, the committee is re-
questing that realtiVes and friends
Of deceased veterans read this list,
and contact the committee secre-
tary. at Milford S161, If errors or
omissions are detected.
continued on page y
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18

ton 90 the money they have TO
spend
For example, many who used to
make the family car last six years
or more now want 20 turn Il IN
after two years because they can
AFFORD H. They figure there Is q
shortage Of cars Il they cannot
get a new one right away.
By those standards. some items
are g0ingtO be a little more diff
hcult 20 get after a while. Short
ages that have already appeared
resulted from q kind Of mass hys-
terra that drove prices up unnec-
essarily. The diversion Of some
teguiinuad on p,1s y
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
WV Post Offers
Facilities TO OCDf
Veterans Group Goes "AII
Out" TO Assist Home
Defense

Blue Hen Post No. 6483, one Of
lower DelaWare's. largest and most
active veterans organizations, is
apparently willing to 90 "all OUT
in the interests Of civilian defense
in event Of any emergency, the post
membership, AZ q meeting last week,
having agreed to offer the ONCE Of
civilian defense use Of the post
home for a disaster shelter IN event
that the need for use OF same
should ever arise: the membership
Of this elvic-minded v. F. w.
POST has also offered use Of post
premises as site for an aircraft
observation station. and twenty
members have already indicated a
willingness 20 serve as observers
81 event their services are need
ed.
Blue Hen Post. which has beau
tifsg post home located on an IS
acre tract on the vest banks Of
Haven Lake, near here, has car
ried on q continuous program Of
service % community and country
since its founding in April 1916,
and IS the only v. r. W. post in the
nation to win awards Of the v. F.
". Amerieanism and Community
Service Plaques for three consec-
utiye years: Ga addition to recent.
" winning a third award Of plaque
the post has also received two
national awards and one state
award for membership gains the
past year. The post now 267 strong
IS commanded By ~. James r
West
Following this past weeks reg
ular meeting Of the post member
ship. q meeting Of the membership
of the Milford Veterans Of Foreign
Wars Association, Inc, holding
company Of the post. was held
and plans we're developed for the
improving Of the home facilities
and the staging Of special actiVi-
ties aimed at increasing the patron
age Of the post home. Clement
Negins is the steward AZ the home
which e open @ veterans. social
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
War Memorial Plans
Are Now On Display
Artists Conception OF Milford Memorial To
Honored Dead Is Being Displayed In The
Windows OF The Pierce Hardware Com
pany; Twenty-eight Names To Go On
Stone.

The Milford War Memorial Com
mittee has announced that an ar
lists conception Of the Milford
War Memorial, TO be erected here
early this fall, is currently being
displayed in the windows Of the
Pierce Hardware Company, in the
downtown business section. Accord
ing TO the committee, the purpose
Of such display is to sample pub
lie opinion and determine whether
the plans Of the committee meets
with the approval Of majority Of
the areas citizenry; the sketches
viii remain on display for approx
imately one week, following which
they will be returned to William
v. Sipple and Son Company, local
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Ieen-age Baseball
Boys To See AS Play
GrOup VIII Be Taken To PhlIadel-
phia This Coming Saturday

Youngsters comprising the "stu-
dent body" Of the Milford Teen
Age Baseball School have an added
treat in store for them this Satur-
day, August 19, when the entire
group viii be taken to PhiladeI-
phia TO see a major league game
between the Athletics and the New
York Yankees. Announcement to
this effect was made early this
week by Bill Sisler, former minor
league manager, who is directing
the local school"
The students will go BY char
tered bus to Philadelphia, leaving
Milford around 9 a. m. and re-
turning Immediately after the game.
At least two buses will be used to
transport the group and the cost
Of transportation will be absorbed
by local merchants and others in
terested in the eommunity's teen
ayers.
The trip to shibe Park is Just
one Of many features Of the sum-
mer time baseball operation here.
In addition to offering daily school
ing in baseball fundamentals. the
Sisler-directed school also offers
playOffs for the 16-tbrOugh-1S year
old group against outside oppOsi-
ton. More than 20 youngsters have
been participating in the varied
activities Of the Milford school,
and operation Of the school has not
only stimulated baseball interest
locally. but has also served to
curb juvenile delinquency in the
area. The school, a full-time, all
summer operation, is sponsored by
four OF the COmmunity's OrganiZa-
tiOns, the Kiwanis. Lions. Rotary
and Milford Athletic Association.
PlayOh among the teams in the
school got underway last week and
VIII continue throughout the re-
feontinrSd o,S uage ID
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
State GuardSewer Worker
WilITrainIs Killed Tn
In The South .Cave-TnHere
Camp Gordon, Georgia,
Will Be Training Sites.
Gen. Scannell Prefers
Bethany Beach, Miles.

Camp Gordon, near Augusta, Ga,
will be the training site for the two
Delaware National Guard units that
were alerted for mobilization on
July a. The Outfits-the 736th AAA
Gun BattliOn (MObile) and the
S61st Signal Radar Maintenance
Unit-haYe been ordered to report
TO the camp between September 1
and for an indefinite period Of
training. il was revealed this week.
However, BrigadieF General jose
eph ). Scannell. adfutant- general
Of Delaware, is continuing his ef-
forts % have the units sent either
70 Bethany Beach or Fort Miles
after their mobilization
The general asserted that Camp
Gordon is not suited TO ant-aircraft
artillery training, as both Bethany
Beach and Fort Miles are. He
added that a move to any other
part Of the nation would be lOgisti-
eally and tactically questionable.
No indication as to how the units
viii be moved to Camp Gordon II
General Scannell's efforts do not
bear fruit Was given. The battalion
and the TadaT maintenance unit
could 90 by rail or in a convoy OF
their own vehicles. The units are
scheduled TO report to their home
aTmOries in Wilmington, New Cas-
tie, and Newark for induction into
] full-time federal service on August
%, giving them a maximum Of eight
days before they arrive in camp.
General ScannelTs objection to
the use Of the Georgia camp for the
training Of the Delaware troops is
based on his contention that con-
ditiOns there are not conducive to
good anti-aircraft artillery prac-
tice.
(e1niinued On page 81
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Fire Near Seaford
Kills Girl, Six
Little Grace BatsOn Dies In Planes
In Oak Grove Home

Six-year-Old Grace BatsOH was
burned to death Monday afternoon
when fire destroyed the BatsOn
bungalow at Oak Grove. four miles
?. ~, S>ffcrd Fi4e girt sVss ~sleep
in an upstairs room and the aother
was canning peaches in the kitch-
en- when neighbOrs noticed the
buHgalOR roof was s5,azs. Efforts
to reach the sleeping child we're
futile.
The building was envelOped in
flames when Seaford and Blades
hremen arrived. The fire Is 5eliev-
ed 10 have started around the
chimney in the upper part Of the
dwelling. All the furniture and the
iamily's personal possessions were
burned. Fire officials estimated the
loss at S5.O00.
The girls father Is employed at
the DUPONT plant in Seaford. The
Batsons had erected the bungalow
only q few months ego.
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
COP Names StrOng
Ticket 1t COncLaye
Held Wednesday
c. Edward Duffy Loses
Only Contest OF Ses-
sion To H. A. Young;
Kent County Held Bal
ance Of Power.

The Republican State Conyen-
tiOn in Dover on Wednesday nom
mated, with the lone contest Cor
the attorney general nomination
causing the only convention fire
works, five candidates who will
carry the party's standard through
the campaign and into the cleo
ton in November.
Selected by the 16O delegates
were:
For U. S. Representative
Caleb BOggs, Of BeIlefOnte, seeking
his third twO-year term in Con-
gress.
For attorney geneTal-H. Albert
Young, Of Rock Manor.
For state treasurer - Ralph W.
Emerson, Of Wyoming.
For state auditOr-G. Dan Enter
line. Of Dover.
For state insurance commission
er-William R. Murphy, Of Milford
Only One Contest
The only contest at the cOnven-
tiOl-althOugh three had been in
dicated-was between Mr.. Young
and Chief Deputy Atty. Gen. c. Ed
ward Duffy, Of CarrcrOft.
Mr.. Young, with the support Of
the Republican organization, won
the first test of strength when an
attempt Of the Rules Committee to
require the delegates to vote by
secret ballot was defeated, 81 to 81.
In the ballOting on the nOmina-
ton Mr.. Young won. 107 TO 48.
/ The balance Of power in the con-
ventiOn went to the 40 delegates in
Kent County who were bound to
support the nominee Of the Rural
New Castle County caucus.
/ When that caucus-the Second
Convention District-went along
with Air. Young there was little
left for Mr. Duhy's adherents.
Platform Adopted
! Other work Of the convention in
4 cluded the adoption. Of a platform
The resolution committee, one
Of four convention units Whicl
were sent out to work after th,
meeting had gotten underway IN
the Capitol Theatre, sent out a re
port which asked, under the sub
ject Of labor, for a state depart
ment Of labor which would regu-
late safety and health in employ
ment and mediate industrial dis
( putes.
/ The labor plan also called for a
constant study and review Of and
( revision Of Delaware's cOmpensa-
tiOn laws as well as unemployment
compensation laws.
Also called for was a complete
reorganization Of our state govern
ment in order that efficiency and
economy in the administration Of
state affairs may be obtained"
(oontinned on page q
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
BrOiLers Still Big
Business In State
In 1949 Industry Accounted
For S6O,OOO,OOO Of
Farm Income

BrOilers are big business" in
the State Of Delaware. In 194g. they
accounted for $50 million, or so per
cent, Of the cash intake Of Della
ware farmers; in fact, Is per cent
OF the country's entire output of
brOilers comes from the Delmarya
Peninsula, which includes the two
lower counties Of Delaware, six
counties in Maryland, and one in
Virginia. This is the cOuntrv'g
pre-eminent broiler-land but. ac-
cOTding to the August Business Re-
view Of the Federal Reserve Bank
Of Philadelphia, the region is get
ting tough competition from num-
erOus other areas.
The rapid growth Of the Del
marva brOiler industry in recent
years is due largely to, first, the
proximity Of big eastern markets
that appreciate fresh-killed chicken
meat; second, the stimulus given bv
World War II when red meat was
scarce, ratiOned, and high-Drfced :
and third. a short reproduction
cycle. While il takes three to four
years to increase the breeding and
production Of edible beef, one year
to raise leg-Of-lamb and pork
chops. it takes only IS weeks TO
raise a brOiler-frOm egg to pan
which means that brOiler output can
be stepped up quickly.
The eggs for setting come from
New England. most Of the feed
comes from the West, and Delmar-
va brOilers go everywhere, partic-
ularly to markets like New York
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Peoria,
Chicago, Detroit. Miami, and Oma-
ma.
(eontinued On page q
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Four Guard
Units Asked
General Scannell Seek S
Two Gun Batteries And
Signal Radar, Medical
Groups.

Authorization to actiVate four
new Delaware National Guard un-
its has been requested by Brig.
Gen. Joseph ]. Scannell, adjutant
general Of Delaware.
The new units viii include two
80 nm batteries, a. signal radar un-
it, and a medical detachment. AT
least one of the new outfits will be
stationed at the State ArmOry in
Wilmington.
General Scannell said Batteries
c and B will be assigned to the
193rd AAA Gun Battalion, COM
manded by Maj. Joshua T. West OF
Dover. During the recent summer
encampment, the National Guard
Bureau requested this battalion be
brought up to strength.
The 398th Signal Radar Unit also
viii be attached to the battalion
General Scannell said. The 193rs
is under the 198th AAA Group
headed by Col. ] James Ashton.
The new medical detachment. the
general pointed out, will be assign
ed to the 156th Automatic Weapon,
Battalion commanded by 1t Col
Herbert Wardell. The battalion j.
under the 160th AAA Group. com
'Randed by Col. Ralph s. Baker.
The battalion is seeking re-
cruits, Colonel Wardell annOunc
ed this week at the state armory
and persons interested are request
ed to come to the armOry mex
Wednesday night.
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
lis
N m ed A S
keynOterBy
Dem OcratS
Z Oung Georgetown At
tOrney VIII Open Par
ty Convention Next
Tuesday; Win Review
CarVeI's Record.

James d. Tunnell. Jr.. Georgetown
lawyer and Sussex County party
leader, viii be the keynote speaker
at the Democratic state convention
next Tuesday, August p at Dover
As party keynOteF, Dir. Tunnell
viii deliver the principal address
at the evening session IN the Dover
High School field house. His speech
viii Be broadcast over WDEL and
WILM. beginning about 9 p. m.
A party faVOrite. AIr. Tunnel. son
q former U. S. Senator James q.
Tunnel, was bOOmed as the candi-
date Tor attorney general at the re-
cent state committee meeting, but
declined 70 run due 70 the press Of
private business.
The party keynOter will review
the record Of the CarVel admins
tration and discuss the party plat
form IN his address sounding the
opening Of the Democratic cam
paign in the state.
Gov Ebert n. CarVel viii follow
ar. Tunnel as speaker.
Mr.. Tunnell. who is chairman
Of the Commission on Uniform Of
State Laws. was born in FFankford,
and educated in the public schools
of Georgetown, MeFcersburg Acad-
emy and Princeton University. As
a Rhodes scholar at Oxford Uni
versity In England, he was gradu-
ated with the degrees Of bachelor
Of arts and jurisprudence and the
bachelor Of civil law in 1885.
Admitted TO the Delaware bar In
1886, Mr. TunneI1 started practice
in law as an associate Of his father
u Georgetown. He IS q director Of
banks and insurance firms.
Meanwhile, his party's platform
committee. headed by LE-GOV.
Alexis L dupont BagaFd, met We'd
nesday night IN Legislative Hall at
Dover to discuss the draft OF the
platform for the convention.
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Hospital Group Seeks
Larger INDECENT Fund
State Group To Ask Legislature
For s475jOO0 Boost

The Association Of Delaware
Hospitals will ask the General As
sembly next year for legislation
providing an overall increase of
S475,00O annually for patients who
can't pay for their care
This was in a report Of a special
meeting held by the association at
the Delaware Hospital in Whining
ton recently and made public this
week.
The association will ask:
Z 1. That the present appropriation
for INDECENT care in New Castle
County be boosted from a maxi
mum Of $4,000 to $35O,O0O annual
ly for the coming biennium.
2. That the maximum yearly al
lowance for indigents In Kent
County be raised from the present
$4,000 to $25,OOO.
8. That the annual maximum in
Sussex County be raised from the
present $4,000 to 100000.
In addition. the association will
ask the Legislature to approve
efforts to boost the daily allowance
for indigents in hospitals from 81
TO SO in New Castle County, and
So in Kent and Sussex Counties.
The General Assembly will also
be requested TO continue the pres
ent allowance Of $500 a bed per
year for the maintenance OF the
member hospitals.
James F. McCloskey. chairman of
the associations legislative COM
mittee. pointed out that in connec-
tiOn with increased county aid that
the Legislature must approve the
request for additional funds as
well as grant the counties permis-
sion to boost the tax rate 10 take
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Davis. Noble, Kinder
Families Reunion
win Hold Annual Session At Old
Bethel Church

The eleventh reunion Of the Da-
Wis. Noble. Kinder families will be
held at Old Bethel between Sea
ford and fredericksburg on August
80 at 10 a. m. These families unit
ed in 1871 to build an ancient
church. the second Oldest Methodist
Church dedicated BY FreebOrn Car
risOn on the Peninsula. From far
and near the loyal descendants de-
light 10 gather on the sacred his
tOric spot cherishing and perpetu-
ating the memories Of the Tevered
fOreDarents and the church with
it's glorious history.
John W. Noble. Of EastOn, Md,
chairman Of the executive commit
tee and president Of the assOcia-
ton. win preside. Rev. z. r. Crock
ett Of SeafOrd. pastor Of old Beth
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
State Al Camp To
Open On August q

The and Annual Delaware State
4-H Comp win be held from Aug
ast 2lst % September End. accord
iag 70 a. Margaret Webb. Kent
County 4-H Agent.
In order 10 a1c0modate the large
number Of 4-H'ers who wish 20 At
tend the Camp. it has been neces-
sary % schedule two camping pcri-
ods; one fEom August 21st ts 2sth.
i1anlinuts ~ pags 81
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
SUSSEX POMONA GRANGE
TO HOLD PICNIC AUG. .

Sussex County Pomona
Grange No. 3, P. OF H., will
hold its annual picnic at
Trappe Pond, on Wednesday,
August 23rd, with Broad
Greek Grange No. 58 as host
Grange. Basket lunch at u
o'clock noon. followed by
games led by the different
lectures Of Sussex Oranges.
Refreshments will follow.
All Changers and their fami-
lies are urged TO attend and
make the day an enjoyable
one.
Arrangements are being
made by Mr.. Norman Hedges,
Master. and Mrs. Clarence
z. Jester, Lecturer, Of PO-
mona Grange.
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Delrnar Salesman
Honored By Company

h- Ford Blswinglon. 40. Of Del
mar has been cited by his employer
as one o. the hest of 500 salesman
The Dolmar man has been named
- the vice presidency Of the Moqre
1850 hundred point club. an hour
organization Tor moore Business
forms. Inc, aaiesmen. Moore ls me
NationH LanuiacfuFer az business
FORMS Announcement GO the Of
4s.1iaaaa 81 psass a.
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Expect Peak OF Peach
Crop In Late August

The use Of terms such as "It's
peachy~ G. You're a peach" should
indicate the wide popularity peach
es enjoy. And now Is the season
for peaches. The 1850 national
peach crop Is estimated az nearly
20 million bushels less than last
year and the Delaware crop Is es-
timated az less than 100 thousand
bushels. which g. less than aver
Crcus1rrs ca rsgs 10
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18

The late blight disease on tOma-
toes was found in the Newark,
Smyrna, Middletown. Dover, Cam
den. wyoming, BFidgeyille. and
Laurel areas. All tomato growers
are urged % spray Or dreL their
crops from now until harvest. Rec
ommendec sprays are Dithane and
Bordeaux mixture. A fixed copper
dust or Dithane in dust form are
advised BY the university special
lists. Applicats"ls should be made
every seven days in wet. cold wea-
ther. and every ten days in dry
weather
Both downy mildeW and macros-
tl1aiinaE1 ol n4n 81
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Fire Chiefs Told
Of Defense Needs
Kent County Group Hear Talk By
Sergeant Robert MeAnulty

Sgt. Robert McAnulty Of the U.
s. Air Force recruiting service,
Dover. addressed a meeting Of the
Fire Chiefs Association OF Kent
County in the Houston firehOuse
recently on civilian defense, the
atomic bomb and defense precau-
tiOns which should be stressed.
The association authorized ap-
pOintment Of a committee TO appear
before the Public Service Commits
sion to discuss telephone service
for rural fire companies.
H. A. Helm, Leipsic, vice pregi-
dent, presided in the absence OF
Ralph H. Boyer. Dover, president.
Ten Of the 17-member companies
were represented. the attendance
lsa.salsaea - nzss ~
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Ocean Downs Race
Meet Going Strong
Last Saturdays Crowd Was Large,
Mutual Handle Was S125,OOO

Ocean Downs has swung into its
secOna season IN Ene styie with
opening night attendance and bet
tag far exceeding last years and
last Saturday night saw the third
largest crowd in the two years
history Of the track with a mutual
hansle Of S125 900.
Fans have gotten their moneys
worth with one daily double as
high as S77l40 and some very nice
iong shot pay Ons They have also
seen track records equalled and
then tumbled.
B0ga McElWyn. driven By Albert
Wyble. equalled the 2.18 trFek rec
ord for the / ifi6 miles and then
Jeb Stuart driven b Tom Lewis
clipped % down % 2.ls. Shamrock
joe smashed The mile pacing rec
f-lalia1ri O. naa1 90
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Diseases fire Threatening Truck
Crops In Ill Sections Of State

Diseases tOmaOeE faaaOupes lima beans serious
threat TO Delaware This announced the plant pathology
and horticulture departments University Of Delaware after
vey nf earlv r p y.
plant pathology and
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Wdr Shortages Not Here Yet
But fire Certain In Near Failure

Our production great goods
ana sun enjoy comfort and prosperity exceeding preWod
When people talk they usually
90 not mean shortages
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18

Association. Dover
f ~ ~. buchanan 0f Dover.
President 81 lhe Asaeelalien. viii
preclde aad win Introduce the Vari-
eas state and National Officials
Nto AaFe been Invited lo attend
fQl.osips the Banquet Dinner. en-
lariaInment of & musical nature
Wlli 81 rendered aliss Ioanu Mur-
rag oi Dover and Hehchosh wili a.
8 dance roulizc slr Edward Sean
icn NeIl-kaoNn lenof singer ol
Bower wIiI sIne g humber of solos
aEEgnpanled ~ MIss Emma Stew
eft Inffe Hiu eIsa m some in-
- n
Milford chronicle., 1950-08-18
Delaware Motor Truck Group
To Hold Ladies Night Aug. Is

AZ recent meeting q hs Board Directors Delaware
Motor Trick Association aa holding
s annual Ladies' t Summer Party az the Rehoboth
rees rerricE neville
4e me Committee n charge De-
eaa Raymond Aastea Milford; Henry Graves Georgetown and