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Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Sen. Frear Announces
West Point Candidates
Chief appointment Goes To Charles
Gary StOeckel OF Laurel

United States Senator J. Allen
Brear announced this week the ap-
pOintment of a principal candidate
and three alternates to the United
States Military Academy at West
Point for the class beginning July
1. The appointment was awarded
to Charles Gary Stoeckel of Laurel.
Stoeckel received the highest score
in the competitive examination ad-
ministered to fourteen Delaware
youths on March 5.
The alternate appointments went
to James Edward Whelan of Els
mere, John D. Reeder, Jr., of Edge
moor Terrace, Wilmington, and Ro-
land NJ. Mills, Jr., of Clayton. The
alteTnates we're likewise appointed
on the basis Of their test scores.
Senator Frear praised the inter-
est Of all the fourteen young men
who competed for the vacancy. Mr..
Frear announced that aonther com
petitive examination will be held
later this year to FIJI vacancies at
the United States Naval Academy
for the class beginning in July
1852.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Famous Church Group To
Present Program In LO-
cal Ediice Beginning
At Three O'clock.

The Princeton Theological Sem
mary Choir will present its service
in the First Presbyterian Church of
Milford on Sunday afternoon, April
!, at three o'clock. The q mem
bers of this male chorus are all
college graduates who are now en-
rolled in the three-year course at
Princeton Seminary in preparation
for the Christian ministry. The mT-
sical portion which constitutes an
integral part of the Worship ser
vice is sung entirely from memory
and for the most part without ac-
compartment. The repertoirs
ranges from early plain song
through the 10th Century Latin
Classic to contemporary works.
The Rev. E. G. Homrighausen.
Th.D, DID,, professor of Christian
Education, will give a brief ad-
dress. Dr. HOmrighausen is a grad
uate of Princeton Seminary; he re-
ceiYed the Th.D. degree from the
University of Dubuque and has
done graduate work in Chicago Di-
Vinity School, Butler University and
the University of Iowa. He was a
pastor for 13 years in Indiana and
Illinois. Dr.. Hombighausen served
as secretary for evangelism in the
Reconstruction Department of the
World Council of Churches, chair
tcontnued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
University Students
GiUen Draft Data
Troll Says Call OF 19-Year-
Olds Not Due Here Till
Late Sumner

Nineteen-year-Old youths in Dell
aware probably will not be drafted
until late this coming summer.
Douglas W. Troll. state director OF
SelectiVe Service, forecast last Fri-
day in a talk at the University Of
Delaware.
I'VE now are inducting 21-year-
old men and a few 20-year-old
men," Mr.. Troll explained. "As far
as I can see we will not have 10
induct any 19-yeaF-Olds until late
in the summer, If conditions con-
tinue as at present.
Mr.. Troll addressed several hum
dred students at a University Hour
assembly AT Mitchell Han. IN out
lining the Selective Service law as
it effects college students, he said
that recent directives from national
headquarters pertaining to college
students have resulted in confusion
for many students.
Students should receive first
hand information as to their status.
and I know Of no better method tO
inform them than by speaking 10
them on their campus" Mr.. Troll
said.
teohtlnued On page %
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Clare Tree Major
Group Here April 3
viii Present "Old King Cole" Al
New Milford On That Date

Tuesday. April 8, is the date of
the next attraction of the Glare
Tree Major Children's Theater of
New York City. This time the
members of the company will pre-
sent "Old King Cole" the chill
dren's story book rhyme that is
dear to the hearts Of all. Old King
Cole ruled England in a part Of
the third century, so it is an anc-
lent legend. The company will pre-
sent it in al of it's royal splendor
with authentic costumes and seem
cry. There is much that will bring
laughter and hilarity when this
play is presented under the spon-
sorship of the Milford Parent-Tea-
chers Association. All school chill
dren are expected to attend. even
those from outlying districts, who
have the consent of their teachers.
This is another fine opportunity for
children to enjoy the best-a Clare
Tree Major production. The time
is April at 9:15 and the Mace
is the New Milford Theater.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30

Lions Club
nj in tre |
April 9th
Fourth Annual Presenta-
tiOn OF POssum Paw
Fun Fest Will Benefit
Clubs Community We'll
fare Fund.

A star-studded cast of stars from
lower Delaware will take part in
the fourth annual POssum Paw Min
strel, Friday and Saturday nights
April and Z, in the auditorium OF
Harrington High School.
The show is being given by Har-
ringtOn Lions Club for the benefit
of the Community Welfare Fund
Tickets for reserved seats are on
sale at The Cupid Ice Cream Store.
with tickets for general admission
also on sale. Reserved seat tickets
$LOO; general admission, SIS; and
children, $50.
The cast is rehearsing nightly,
whipping the show into shape for
what promises to be one of best.
The minstrel is being directed by
Mrs. Evelyn West, of MillsborO.
who has already directed minstrels
at MillsborO, Milford, RehOboth
and Georgetown. this year.
The cast, including the speciality
acts, will encompass some 35 sea-
sOned performers.
L. GOOden Galloway will be In
terlocutOr. End men will be the
following: Fred Greenly, Jr., Bill
Humes, John C. McKelvey, Edward
Raughley, Ralph Draper, and Eu-
gene Anderson.
A male quartet will be composed
of Randall Knox, bass; William
Smith, baritone; Charles Breme.
second tenor, and C. H. Burgess,
first tenor.
Barbara Smith and ImOgene
Welch, who have appeared on ra-
dio, will comprise a vocal duet.
Sterling Smith, of the Delaware
State Police, who has played with
two or three name bands, will play
an electric guitar and sing.
Other features of the program
are as follows: William Smith.
solo; Bennie Moore. solo; Charles
BPeme, saXophOne and trumpet so
los: John McKelvey, solo, Rugged
But Right; Elizabeth Ann Hitch
ems. vocal solo; Ralph Draper. So
10, Alabama Jubilee; Ed Raugh
ley, dance. 'YOu Name It and YOu
Can Have II Dance"
The dancing Darlings, of Milton,
will tap dance, while Lyman Fox.
of Milford, will render two dance
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Several Accidents
Here OUer Easter
City Police Kept On The
Run; Only Ore Person
Was Injured

While a woman was the only one
to suffer an injury, three of the
four automobile accidents that kent
the Milford city police busy during
the Easter weekend landed drivers
in court, where one paid a $IO3.5O
fine and costs. The fourth accident
is being investigated.
All of the accidents occurred
within the city limits. In one OF
them two trees and a building were
damaged.
Mrs. Elzadia MOsley of Lincoln
suffered decorations over the left
eye when the car she was driving
east on Northwest Fourth Street.
Milford, cOllided at the intersection
of North Walnut Street with an
automobile operated by Roy B.
Kemp.
Woman Fined $40
Mrs. MOsley, arraigned before
City Alderman Harvey Davidson.
was fined $40 and costs for failure
to halt at a stop" sign. Both cars
were badly damaged.
A parked car Of James B. Glenn
ents Of Baltimore on Lake View
Avenue was struck and damaged bv
an automobile operated by Dorsey
M. Bell of Lincoln. Bell was ar
rested by the Milford police, charg-
ed with driving while under the in
fiuence of liquor, and fined S1O3 so
by Magistrate David Clements of
Milford.
Car Hits Building
Andrew Harris of Milford was ar
rested following an accident on
Church Street, when the car he was
driving struck two trees on the
sidewalk and a building. The prop
erty was damaged.
Arraigned before Justice of the
Peace J. B. Jefferis, Harris was
fined $50 and costs on a charge of
at a speed that was greater
than prudent.
Cars operated by Roland H. Her
man Of Milford and Clyde w. Rhe-
bart of Millville, N. j., collided last
Sunday night at the intersection Of
Tenth Street and Route IA. Both
cars were damaged.
This case is being investigated.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Or. j. A MunrOe TO
Speak Here MOHday
History Professor To Speak
Before New Century,
Rotary Clubs

DR.. John A. Munroe, associate
professor of history at the Univer-
sity Of Delaware will be the guest
speaker at the Milford New Century
Club on Monday. DR.. MunrOe is a
native Of Delaware, having receiv-
ed his early schooling in Whining
ton schools before he was graduat-
ed from the University of Della
ware and of Pennsylvania. Intel-
ested in all phases Of history Of his
native State, Dr. Munroe has en-
larged that interest until he is
looked upon as a glObal authority
in teaching subject He will talk
on Asia and Europe" on Monday
and the day will be international
Relations" of which Mrs. Joseph
j. Pearce is chairman. DR.. Munroe
will speak at the Rotary Club meet
ing in the evening. Members will
want to avail themselves Of the Op-
portunity to hear this brilliant
personality, who is the most sought
after speaker in the State.
Safety Day was observed in the
club on Monday when Sergeant c.
G. Seitz Of the Delaware Police
Department spoke and showed two
films were Tales Of Two Cities and
great need Of civilian defense to
his listeners and gave some pre-
tinent facts to their minds. The
filmsWere Tale Of Two Cities" and
"A Simulated Attack on an Amer
ican City and What to Do" He was
presented by Mayor Edward G.
Evans, who told of the local pro-
blems and how they were expected
to be handled. He was presented BY
Mrs. p. Roscoe Galloway, chairman
OF the afternoon. Mrs. Walter X
Barrett, club legislative chairman.
brought the members up to date on
the welfare legislation that is be.
ing presented at Dover The presi.
dent, Mrs. Philip Jacobs announced,
the appointment Of a nominating
committee to secure five directors
for the coming term of three wears
They are Mrs Carlton Fooks. Mrs
Joseph }. Pearce and Mrs. !. All
bert Baxter The Board Of Direc.
tors viii hold its April meeting on
April Srd with Mrs. Charles H
Heisler
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Opportunity
Days Will Be
Observed Here
This Weekend
Merchants Are Prepared
To Go All Out To As
sist Patrons Today And
Tomorrow; Ads Cover
SiX-page Section.

All roads lead to Milford and
Opportunity Days" today and to-
morrow, Friday and Saturday,
March 80 and 81 Local merchants
have made a special effort to give
the shopping public, who have for
years made Milford their shopping
headquarters. some real honest-to-
goodness values.
Pages 8 to IA Of this issue Of the
Chronicle carry the messages of
many of MilfOrd's leading merch-
ants who are cooperating to make
Opportunity Days" a success.
Manyof the items listed have lit
orally been "cut to the bone" and
these drastic reductions on fresh
seasC9al merchandise, will afford
the wise, thrifty shopper a chance
to save money.
The Days" were inaugurated a
year ago next month, by the Mer-
Chantile division of the Milford
Chamber of Commerce, and since
their inception have won the ap-
pr0Val Of the shopping public. They
are really the Milford merchants
idea Of sharing profits with their
customer friends. and each month
the stores participating select
number of articles and offer them
at nearly cost price thus sharing
the profits with their customers.
A word to the wise is almost al
ways sufficient, so if you are inter
esfed IN making your inflated dol
lars do the most they can for you,
come to Milford tomorrow and see
White the local merchants have to
offer.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
.HighwayDeptSeeks
Clean Roads HELP
Acting Chief Engineer Richard A. Eaber Seeks
Cooperation OF travelling Public To Keep
Delaware's Roads And Road Areas Clean
And Neat

In order to keep the area along
the highways in the State of Della
ware clean and neat appearing. it
will be necessary to have the COOP
Grafton of the travelling public, it
gas pointed out this week by Rich
ard A. Haber, Acting Chief Engi-
neer of the State Highway Depart
ment.
Tossing discarded items from a
car, or the depOsiting of garbage
or refuse along the area surround
ing the highways, will not help in
keeping the countryside attractive,
Mr.. Haber stated
In his discussion of the matter
Mr.. Haber said that maintenance
crews of the Highway Department
endeavOr to pick up debris along
the highways and shoulders at reg
ular intervals, but they are not
present at all times nor do they go
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Plans Underway For
KiWanis Flower Show
First Professional Show Ever Held
On Peninsula, May As

Plans are under way for the first
professional flower show ever held
on the Delmarva peninsula, it was
announced this week by John r.
Rogers, president of the Milford
Kiwanis Club
Scheduled for Friday and Satur-
day, May 4th and 5th at the Mil
ford Armory, under the sponsorship
of the Milford Kiwanis Club, the
proposed show is arousing the in
terest Of flower lovers all over the
peninsula; and florists and nurser-
les from Virginia to Wilmington
have expressed intentions of plac-
ing entries in the exhibit. Forty en-
tries have already been received.
with the probability Of sixty or
more by the date of the show.
Plans for the awarding of prizes
have not yet been completed, Mr..
Rogers stated, but a professional
judge from out Of state has been
engaged for the task of evaluating
the myriad of entries that are ex-
pected.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30

into the fields and. woodland ad-
joining highways.
The cooperation of residents is
needed, Mr.. Haber said, in order to
keep highways clean, and such CO.
operation will prevent the neces-
sity of invoking the provisions of a
law enacted in 1949 which probib-
its the dumping of garbage, refuse
and debris within - feet of anv
public highway, and provides fines
ranging from SIS to S1OO upon con-
viction for this Offense.
The Highway Department is
seeking the cooperation of farmers
along improved roads, particularly
in Kent and Sussex Counties. in the
matter of protection for dirt shoul-
ders along these roads.
Mr.. Haber said the practice of
some farmers in plOwing across the
Continued on page u
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Scottish h-Rite
Club To Meet
This Evening
Former New Jersey Gov
ernOr H. G. Hoffman
Will Be Guest Speaker
At Spring Session.

The Spring meeting of the Kent
/ Sussex ScOttish-Rite Club, as an
nOunced by Harrison Phillips.
president, will be held at 1880 D. m.
on Friday, March Both, in the Sea
ford Municipal Building.
A turkey dinner will be served
and there will be entertainment
The members are asked to bring
their ladies as their guests.
Through the efforts of J. Wallace
WoodfOrd. SO degree, and deputy for
Delaware, the club is very FORUM
ate in obtaining for its principal
speaker Harold G. Hoffman, form
er Governor of New Jersey and that
states most cOlOrful. inspiratiOnal.
dynamic and brilliant son.
Colonel Hoffman served in botn
World Wars and rose from private
through the ranks by 'on-the-field" /
promotion for gallantry until he
became captain of combat infan- !
try at the age of twenty-one.
Besides being New Jerseys
youngest governor at thirty-eight, |
Governor Hoffman has been twice I
a member of Congress, member Of /
New Jersey Legislature and a most [
able State Motor Vehicle Commits
siOner.
Harold Hoffman, who is one of
the top speakers of the nation, has
q CHEEKY, stimulating and highly +
entertaining style. He combines
the humorous with the serious
in a dramatic blend. He has the
knack of hitting in" to the occasion
and his adaptability, his memory
and "change-Of-pace" has amazed /
from coast to coast.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
4rly 1000 Bills
In Legislative Nil
1T Deadline Hour
Last Minute Rush Last
Thursday Brought To-
tai OF House And Sen
ate Measures To $50:
Last Session Had l,O39
Bills.

The 116th General Assembly re-
celVed total of $50 bills before
the deadline for introduction Of
new business was passed last
Thursday night.
Ihe Senate set an all-time rec
ora OF 46O measures received. whila
the House with $50 dropped below
its lS49 total of 613 bills.
The total of $50 for Doth houses
is only 40 short of the l949 aggre-
gate Of 1,OS9 bills. By the time the
House had adjourned at 1O.0s
p m. last Thursday, it had receiv-
ed l4l new bills on the last dav
alone Of which IS were skeleton
measures. The Senate, which adj
lourned at S:45 p. m, had taken in
lOS Diils, including 80 skeleton bills.
Would Register COmmies
Among the new measures intro
duced in the House were bills to
Guarantee entry into state-aided
hospitals without prior commit-
ment for payment of services.
Require Communists and other
fellow travellers to register.
Increase fees for foreign corpora-
tons doing business in the state.
create three-member parking
commission for Wilmington.
Gambling Investigation
New bills in the Senate provided
for:
Investigation by a citizens COM
mittee, backed by the attorney gen
erals office, of vice. gambling. and
otaer criminal activities in VII
mington.
Creation of a temporary state
rent commission, to regulate. con-
troll, and stabilize rents when fed
eral controls are terminated.
Increases in pay for various
state and county officials. beginnins
with the Governor, who would -
$4,000, while the chief engineer ~
the State Highway Department
would get $12.500.
This week. resumfng activities
on Tuesday, the membership of
both branches of the General As
assisted by attaches. we'll
wlshers and lobbyists. have been
taking stock and little time has
been devoted to the actual passage
Df Legislation. There is no doubt
IN the minds of those persons who
are cenVersant with the machina-
ions of the Legislative body, that
of the 105 skeleton bills introduce
ed in the House and Senate on the
asst day, few will live to be cloth
ID with fun legal terminoIogy.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Name Leaders
For Cancer
In
Kent-Sussex
Appointments Of Mrs.
Lincoln Clayton, Dover,
Miss Ann B. Moore,
Georgetown, Made By
DIR. w. E. Gordon.

Miss Ann B. Moore of George
town, Delaware, will be Chairman
for Sussex County in the 1851 Della.
ware Cancer Crusade and Mrs. Lin
coin Clayton of Dover will agair
be the Kent County Chairman.
These appointments were an.
nounced by DR.. Wallace E. Gordon
State Chairman of the Crusade
which opens throughout Delaware
and the nation on Sunday. The Del
aware Campaign has a inancia1
goal Of $4,000. however, the obiee
tlVes OF the Crusade are both finan-
cial and educational, DR.. Gordor
said. He explained that voluntee-
workers Of the Delaware Division
American Cancer Society. will tr,
to deliver to every family in the
state vital information on Cancer
control. This will include a handr
list of the Seven Cancer DANCE
Signals.
This year, DR.. Gordon added. ner
sons throughout the state will he
invited not only to contribute r.
me Society, but to become mem
Ears.
Meanwhile, DR. c. J. Prickett
Chairman Of the Division, announc
ed that aDDointments are now helm
made for the Cancer Detection Ger
ter to be held at the Georgetown
Center on April 13. Annointment,
nav he made by calling Wilmingto?
2-41l9 or Georgetown 2319.
The GEORGETOWN Center. like the
""os on"rated nv the Division IN
Wilmington, provides free Canoe,
Detection examinations for Della
ware women 95 years of age and
over.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Korean Woman To
Speak In Milford
Mrs. Phil Kim ChOi To Address
Presbyterian Church Group

One of the most outstanding fore
ign mission speakers to come to
Milford under the sponsorship of
the Presbyterian WOmen's Associa-
tiOn is Mrs Phil Kim Choi. recent
ly of Seoul, Korea.
Mrs. ChOi will be heard at a Sun
day evening service in the First
Presbyterian Church, April 8, at
1890, instead Of the regular April
Association meeting night. This is
particularly fortunate, as her ad-
dress is open to the public, and a
most cordial invitation is extended
to people Of any denomination in
terested in Korea and the Christ
ian testimony there.
Mrs. ChOi was brought to the
.. S. last Summer to address the
National Council of Presbyterian
Church Women, and was also one
of the guest speakers at Synoda-
cal at Hood College last June. Since
her arrival in u. S., war came to
Korea, and he has lost both hus-
band and son.
Mrs. Choi was Sup't. of a girls
school in Seoul, and tells so earn
estly Of the strong Christian faith
of her students in face of oncom-
ing aggression.
Presbyterial President, Mrs. Ruth
Humes, our newly installed Wo-
mems Association president, Mrs.
Jeanne beats and Synodical dele
gate. Mrs. Delema Prettyman had
the privilege of hearing Mrs. Choi
at Hood last Summer and are eager
for everyone to hear and meet this
winsome little women with such a
wonderful message.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Zwaanendael Museum
Will Reopen April /
Spring Season At LeWes VIII Be
Ushered In On That Date

The spring season of the Zwaan-
endael Museum, state memorial to
the first Dutch settlers at Lewes,
will be opened on Sunday, April 1,
it is announced by Miss Catharine
G. Maull. curator.
Closed during the winter months,
as is customary, the public is now
invited to visit the museum, start
ing April /, Sunday, between 1880
and 5 p. m. These will be the visit
ing hours also on Saturdays. While
the museum is always closed on
Mondays, the weekday visiting
hours, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, will be from 1880
to 4:4O p. m.
Several new relics OF statewide
historic interest will be on display
for the ffst spring visitors. The
ships badge from the lend-Iease
destroyer, the II. M. S. Lewes. do
waited to the town Of LeWes recent
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Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
1t. Col. w. L. Abrams
Ft. Miles Commander

Lieutenant Colonel Walter L.
abrams has assumed command Of
Fort Miles, it was announced by
Army nnblic information authori-
ties today. Colonel Abrams. who
was post executive officer for the
past year, succeeds Colonel o. G..
Mcintyre, who is now al Walter
Reed Army Hospital, Washington.
D. g., pending retirement.
Continued on page D.
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
State Farmers Enter
Corn Yield Contest

Farmers in all three Delaware
counties are already signing up for
the 1851 Corn Yield Contest. Ac-
cording TO William H. Mitchell. as
slstant extension agronomist at
tne University Of Delaware, last
years contest results offer manv
tips to corn growers.
For one thing" says Mitchell.
Yields were usually higher when
icontmuaa on pass b
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30

niques and approved farming prae-
tlces. They also have an 0pportun-
ity to demonstrate phases in which
they have become particularly skill
ed. Learning to judge crops, gar
den produce, poultry and eggs is
another part Of their All training.
Awards win be made next fan to
club members who have done the
best job. Medals will be presented
to county winners, a trip to the
1851 National 4-H Club Congress
in Chicago to state winners, and 4
$500 college scholarship to the na-
tional champions. Donor 0f awards
CONTINUED On page q
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30

th5 bayef may use a personal or
company check when paying for
poultry
any buyers who are not included
on the following lists, are buyers
VINO have not complied with the pro-
visions Of the law, Or buyers who
have been found financially inse-
cure or buyers who do not have 4
favorable reputation.
Large Buyers, Licensed 10 Operate
Oh a Regular Basis
Caroline Poultry Farms. Inc.
fredericksburg, Md.
Herbert Calhoun, Dapsboro
Acme Poultry co. Berlin. Md.
CONTINUED on page D
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30

IHB LIuLJeIS as JeD STUART and Be
lima Hanover. The latter once ne
gotiated the half-mile track at Har-
rington in 2:O5.2.
"The biggest thrill / have ever
had in racing was when Mont de-
feated these good trotters" beamed
StOkley, a Harrington resident who
was born near Henderson, Nd, "he
went the last half in a minute and
the last quarter in 29.2 seconds" he
added.
The reinsman says that Mont
now looks very, very nice and
that he was just as fat as a butter
ball"
CONTINUED on page al
Milford chronicle., 1951-03-30
Bankers Farm Credit
Clinic AT University

The third annual Bankers Aeri-
cultural Credit Clinic viii Be held
az the University Of Delaware, IRIS
Qay' april I8, announced r. d. Baus-
man. chairman Of the department
q agricultural economics 81 fhe
university The clinic IS held bv
tae delaware Bankers Association
" cooperation with the School of
agriculture, said Bausman.
Continued on page S.