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Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17
Mattress Burning Time
Tested

HUNTINGTON, W. Va. - (B -
How long does it take for a ciga-
rette to burn up a mattress? The
Huntington Fire Department, max
ing a series of tests, found that a
standard spring mattress will be
destroyed in two and one-half
hours. 1t plans to find out about
other types of mattresses, too.
The test was made in a frame
house erected for the experiment
in the departments drill area. A
cigarette left on the mattress set
a smOuldering fire which burned a
hole all the way through in one
hour and II minutes. It took one
hour and As minutes for the mat
tress to break into flames. Forty
five minutes later, there was moth
ing left but ashes.
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17
300-cvn Harry

HOUSTON, Tex.-(P)-Harry c..
Knode, an enthusiastic Houston gun
collector, estimates he has about
900 firearms, running from flint
locks to highly praised miniature
pistols made in ancient times by
apprentice gunsmiths.
Oldest guns in the KnOde collec-
ton are matchlocks. He has both
Asiatic and European models. Ham
mers on these weapons were called
'sepentines", which released the
trigger setting off a match into a
pan for powder, which fired the
charge in the barrel.
Knode is vice-president Of the
Texas Gun Collectors Association.
which has 217 members.
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17

In all the fanfare surrounding
dedication of the new bridge across
the Delaware River, little has been
written concerning how the bridge
came to be named, and possibly
most Milford area residents have
forgotten that it was a legislator
from Milford, Harry H. MulhOlland,
who suggested and introduced the
resolution that resulted in the new
bridge being named the Della
ware Memorial Bridge" Senator
AIulholland was ably assisted with
the passage of the measure by Sen
atOr Robert H. Yerkes of Hous-
ton, majority floor leader in the
Senate.
Back in April of 1916, the Cen
eral Assembly at Dover was giving
serious thought to legislation lead
ing to construction of a bridge ov-
er the Delaware. Political cOnsid-
eratiOns were delaying action, al
though both Republicans and Dem
OcTats were in favor Of a Della
ware River Crossing. In the midst
of all this, came word of the death
of President Franklin D.. Roose-
welt.
The Democrats in the House Of
Representatives, led by Allen Can
non, of Seaford, proposed on April
16, 1945-twO days after the burial
Of the President, that a new Della
ware River Bridge, if authorized
by the General Assembly, be nam
ed in memory of the late President.
A resolution to this effect was sub
sequently defeated in the House,
II to 13.
The next day, April IL, 1945, Mr..
Mulholland, then a state senator,
introduced a resolution that a
bridge over the Delaware, If con-
structed, should not be dedicated
to the memory of any one man, but
should be dedicated to the memory
of all the men and women of Della
ware and New Jersey who died in
the defense of their country.
The Mulholland resolution was
quickly passed by both Senate and
House and the bridge of today, the
Delaware Memorial Bridge, be-
cause of the action of a Milfordian,
stands dedicated to the memory of
the hOnOred and heroic war dead
of two grateful states-Delaware
and New Jersey.
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17
Col. w. E. LGnk HOnOred
By Odd FeIIOuUs
Continued from nrnt nan.n

(eontinued from aFst pagol
/. o. o. F., was the principal speak
er Of the evening. He gave a very
inspiring talk on Odd Fellowship
of today
Grand Lodge officers who attend
ed were; Grand Master Edward w.
Cooper and stan, Grand Patriarch
James Dooley, Deputy Grand Mas
ter Norman c. Waibel and staff,
and members of the Past Grand
Officers Association, members from
Delaware, Jefferson, Fairfax, Hope,
Asylum, Eden, Centerville Lodges,
all of Wilmington; Union Lodge of
Georgetown; Morning Star Lodge
OF Smyrna; Golden Rule Lodge of
Milton; Friendship Lodge of Hoe
kessin and Ocean Wave Lodge of
RehOboth.
At the close of the meeting,
everyone was invited to the second
floor where refreshments we're
served by our refreshment commit
tee, Harrison w. Lynch, Clayton
Lord, Edgar Morris, Jehu Davis
and Eli Casner.
A wonderful evening in fellow
ship ended in friendship, love and
truth,
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17
Enraged Motorist
Shoots Sussex Man
Continued on page 25)


Banks tossed his revolver. still con-
tanning three live cartridges,
through a window of the car when
he was apprehended but the wea-
pom was recovered.
The shooting occurred at 1:25
a. m, last Sunday, in front of Dali
sey's home, directly across from
Camp Antioch, between frankfort
and DagsbOrO, scene of the Negro
camp meeting.
Weakley said Banks drove onto
Daisey's property and asked for
permission to park. When Daisey
informed him that he would rather
the camp meeting visitor did not
park there, Weakley reported,
Banks cursed the property owner,
drew the revolver and fired three
times, one of the bullets lodging
in Daisey's thigh.
The officer said Daiseys 12-year-
old daughter was sitting alongside
him on the porch when the shoot
ing took place.
Officer Hears Shot
Weakley, patrolling the road near
the camp meeting, heard the shot
and a few seconds later, saw Banks
car approaching at a high rate of
speed, the officer said. When Banks
passed him, the officer sped in pur-
suit.
He pulled up alongside Banks
and pointed his revolver at the
man, ordering him to halt. AS soon
as he stopped, Banks tossed the re-
YolVer through the window, the Off
GER said. A state trooper from
Georgetown was called and Banks
was removed to the Jail.
Daisey was taken to the hospital,
where his condition was reported
as good last Sunday. The bullet
will be removed after X-rays are
taken, it was reported.
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17

Charlmagne first used the title,
kaiser in 800.
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17
lnfIutioh---l776 Brund

NEW YORK - (R - Letters of
a merchant and his family, given
to the New York Public Library
by the estate of Bayard Blackwell
ROdman, show the high cost of
living in 1776.
"a green bennett" made for a
lady in those Revolutionary days
cost 50. A 1S-pOund side of lamb
cost SO. A 23-pOund hind of veal
cost $3.50.
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17
Delaware Memorial
Bridge Formally
Dedicated Wednesday

Z Aaa1NAANNA AAA-A AAob HaHly
placed in front of the speakers
stand not far from the Administra-
ton Building. Grover White. who
was the official decorator, said he
had obtained about 1000 more
chairs the night before from Phila-
delphia in anticipation of a larger
crowd.
The area in the vicinity of the
Administration Building was gayly
decorated with bunting and on the
speakers stand in a prominent
position we're the flags of Delaware
and New Jersey.
Program Opens On Time
The speakers stand was also fill
ed-and promptly at IL O'Clock,
J. H. Tyler Mcconnell, chairman of
the dedication, nodded to the bat
terry Of Delaware, New Jersey,
Maryland and Pennsylvania radio
station representatives nearby.
The Delaware National Guard
band stopped its music-and Mr..
Mcconnell began the mOmentous
ueQlcaLlOn program.
The Rev. DR.. Park w. Huntington
of st. Stephens Lutheran Church
opened with a stirring invocation.
Then Mr.. Mcconnell called upOn
the various Delaware and New Jer-
sey dignitaries for recognition. AL
though Mr. Mcconnell had asked
that the audience reserve applause
until he had announced every one.
there was an Outburst of applause
when former Gov. Walter w. Bacon
was presented. 1t was in Governor
Bacon's administration the legisla-
ton for the bridge was passed by
the 1945 General Assembly.
Another former governor of Del
aware was on the speakers stand
John G. Townsend; also present
was former Gov. William Preston
Lane Of Maryland who graciously
paid Governor Carvel a dollar-a
bet that had been made between the
two governors last year on which
bridge would be finished first-the
Delaware Memorial or the Chesa-
peake Bay Bridge.
The dedication speech on behalf
Of Delaware was presented by Gov
ernOr CarVel and on behalf of New
Jersey by Governor Driscoll. Then
attention was directed to the huge
limestone slab at the entranceA of
the Administration Building. Be-
cause there had not been time to
cut the dedication inscription on
the stone, it was simulated on
cardboard in chalk.
WreathS Are Placed
The color guard of the Atterbury
Post, WV, came to a smart salute
as two Congressional Medal of
Honor winners-James P. Conner
of near Wilmington, and Carlton
ROuh Of New Jersey-placed a
memorial wreath at the base of
the limestone slab-a wreath of
bronze leaves, rubrum lilies, Cali
iOrnia blue daisies. asters and
gladiOli.
Then, a squad of the Atterbury
Post fired three vOlleys-fOllowed
by Taps" played by bugler at the
Building and echoed
by another bugler far up on the
some distance from
the building.
Governor Carvel then read the
Ode to the Delaware Memorial
Bridge, written bv the states poet
Mrs. Jeanette SlOcomb
The Rev. Joseph A. Enright, pas
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17
Ocean Floor Life

LA POLKA, Calif.-(P)-Bacteria
found in sediments deposited on
the floor of the Pacific several
millions of years ago are still ca
pable of reproducing themselves
according to Richard v. MOrita, OF
the University of California;
Scripps Institution of Oceanogra-
ply.
Whether they are, as has been
claimed, THE oldest living things
on earth, is as yet impossible to
determine, says MOrita.
One theory is that the bacteria
in the lower layers of sediment
have existed in a state of suspend
ed animation for some millions of
years. A contradictory theory is
that they have been able to carry
on normal functions, reproducing
and dying, throughout the cons
they have been locked in the mud
at the bottom of the Pacific. Neither
theory can be proved absolutely as
yet, MOrita states.
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17
Concert Group Here
Met Tuesday Night
continued from nrss pagsl

to Milford since June /, MY pur-
chase memberships for this win
ter's season. The concerts of the
past seasons have been of high
standard and the committees Sc
lection for the coming season is
varied and should be as much en-
jOyed as the former seasons. Each
artist will come with heralds of
success and will stimulate interest
for the continuance of these cul-
tural entertainments. Member
ship cards will be mailed out about
the first of November.
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17

tor of st. Mary's Catholic Church.
closed the formal dedication with
prayer and called for divine bless
ing upon George A. Casey, hailed
the pioneer of the Delaware-New
Jersey bridge movement but who
could not attend the ceremonies be-
cause of illness.
With the speaking part of the
dedication completed. the crowd
moved over with the two Governors
toward the toll plaza for the for
NAL shipping of the blue and gold
ribbon.
Milford chronicle., 1951-08-17

Sterling, meaning solid silver Of
a definite flneness, is a contraction
of the word, Easterling, a term
applied to merchants of the Han
seattle towns in the 18th Century.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-02-24

u : talk with Cen Douglas Macarthur the most
trlmc and memorable thing | heard him say was TINS:
Nn has at last made the great discovery he mas discoV
rad how TO DESTROY everything that he has created
That remark came back to me wh1n read ABOUT
Brotherhood Week which is promoted each year by the
National Conference Of Chr sans and Jews. There has
always been reason enough for feeling of brotherhood IN
the world After all the old fabric OF human ma
re reaches across all the borders OF the earth Those OF
US who were born in America those who have come 70
mis- country to make their home more to luck and to
chance than is usually admitted.
That did not happen to be born in the most impen-
erabe part Of Africa Siberian village or in Tibet
orthe less accessible part of China is mere matter of luck
Il nothing that can properly boast about 1t certainly
wasn't because thoughtful or farseeing II
Just happened that parents were who they were and
that was born W here was born.
hardly see how or anybody else has any right or
reason TO look down who did not happen to
be fortunate he thought applies to the hundreds
thousands Who born here in America and are III
circumstances not quite fortunate We are lucky
OUR behavior is up TO us: responsible for It,
Iu' our race and nationality matter of chance. Why
aOdnt we be brothers, not Only for international
brotherhood Week but for all weeks? What else can we
De " hat else makes sense?
we are all in the boat We had better be broth
Is or what chance have any of to survive? Without
;SVmelnood life can well pass out more than an
INTERESTING incident on subsequently ruined planet
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-02-24
Book
Review
BOOKS FOR BROTHERHOOD
February 1925. 1851

A list Of selected readings COM
piled by an intcrcredal book
committee OF the National Con
ference OF Christians and Jews.
ADULT
BROOKLYN Is AMERICA.
Ralph Foster Weld Columbia
University Press. $3.50.
CRY OF THE THUNDERBIRD.
Charles Hamilton ed. Macmillan,
$500.
NEIGHBORS IN ACTION, Ra-
chel Davis Dubois. Harper. 800.
PILGRIMS OF THE NIGHT.
Edward + Swanstrom. Sheed
and Ward. $3.50.
THE PUERTO RICAN JOUR
NEY. c. Wright Mills. Clarnece
Senior. Ross Kohn Golden Har-
per. $500.
PUNISHMENT Wit II O u T
CRIME. S. Andhl Fineberg.
Doubleday $3.50.
SMALL TOWN RENAIS-
SANCE Richard W Poston Har-
per. $500
THEY CAME IN CHAINS, j.
Saunders Rcddine Lippincott.
So so
Children's Books
BILL AND HIS NEIGHBORS,
Lois Fisher Houghton SITS Ages
l0-i4
MAHATMA GANDHI. A b.
OGRAPHY FOR YOUNG PEG
PIE. Catherine Owens Pcare
Holt. S2.74. Ages 10.
PARTNERS: THE UNlTEL
NATIONS AND YOUTH. Eleanor
Roosevelt and Helen Ferris
Doubleday. $500. Ages 1916
PASSAGE TO AMERICA. THE
STORY OF THE GREAT MI
CREATIONS. Katherine B. Ship
pen. Harper. 50 so Ages Ills.
PEOPLE ARE IMPORTANT
Eva Knox Evans. Capitol 50 SO
Ages 8-l2 years.
JACKIE ROBINSON. Bill Roe
der. Barnes $3.50. Ages l2-l5.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-02-24
IL Ill tor Is
Fight Must Continue

The Fund Raising Drive launched by the Detroit
branch of the National Association For the Advancement
of Colored People has fallen wayshort of its mark
Chief reason cited 5 ncement weather which
salemated volunteer workers soliciting and collect
Ing pledges and contributions
We should not be too concerned the rath-
er than about the outcome of the ultimate purpose of the
campaign.
The purpose Of the drive is to reimburse the treasury
OF the local branch to continue its fight for full equality
for all mankind portion of these funds will go aid
the legal battles of the national office.
There have been various individuals and groups
which have attempted to the NAACP for employ
ment of particular tactics to gain victory in individual
but there DENYING that the Associations purpose
is to benefit all Of us American citizens.
The would-be smearers usually those who have
never contributed whole heartedy in finance and time to
augment the NAACP fight for human rights. The
understandable If these persons had been active
ber then they would have been familiar with the various
aspects of the workings of the Association
I'VE should also restropect realize that the most out
standing victories racial discrimination and
ton have been made by the Association throughout the
courts in this nation This because funds have made
it possible to continue long legal battles up and the
highest in the land to human rights In
divdualy would have been defeated through lack of
finance
Here then, is the that not let chief
defender of human liberties be literally handcuffed
through defunc treasury
Come rain sleet or snow-our battle for human rights
must continue to 60 This will be if each devery ind
vidual contributes to the fund raising campaign matter
how small the may be.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-02-24

Prejudice. hatred and intolerance completely
alien to real American character They have cropped
out at numerous times and doubtless will be appearing
hereafter But they minority sentiment, grating
discordant in the prevailing harmony of the Ameri
can theme.
Roy A. Roberts
President, The Kansas City Star
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-02-24
Vote For The Wan

The Primary election placed voters in per
picking position Monday when they forced select
Negro candidates.
Heretofore it had been easier task because the
various states have always included of whites
which reduced effort to select farminded person
legislator Now the is without the "caution' factor
Thus. possibly have the ideal situation in which
the qualified for the job will be picked rather than
other words it is not the party but the who should
Milford chronicle., 1951-04-13

rolls will be furnished free. A bus
mess meeting will follow the SUM-
per consisting of the election of
oHicers. There will also be Open
House where the parents and
friends will have an opportunity to
visit all the school rooms.
Is it time to renew your p. T. A.
Magazine subscription? If 30, Mr..
or Mrs. Robert Jester will be glad
to accept your renewal at the meet
ing Monday night, or you may call
them at Greenwood 7764. New sub
scriptiOns are welcomed.
Greenwood Methodist Charge
Rev. J. E. Layton, Minister
GREENWOOD METHODIST: 10
a. m, Church School. Medford Cal
houn, Superintendent. II a. M.
Morning Worship and Sermon bv
the Minister. Special Music by the
Junior and Senior Choirs. 1880 y.
m, Evening Worship and Hymn
Sing, Message by the Pastor.
TRINITY METHODIST: 10 a. m.
Church School. John Hastings, Sun
erintendent.
ST. YOUNGSTOWN METHODIST: ::
1 p. m. Church School. S. B. Nell
vaine, Superintendent.
CHAPLAIN'S CHAPEL METHO-
DIST: ! p. m, Church School. Mrs.
Floyd Macklin, Superintendent. 2
p. m, Public Worship and Sermon
by the Minister.
The following Officers were elect
ed on Sunday in the Greenwood
Church School: Superintendent.
Louis Carl Zych; Sup't. Adults, J.
r. Carroll; Sup't. of Young People.
James Smith, Jr.; Sup't. Junior
Dept, Mrs. Herman Schulze; Supt.
Beginners and Primary, Mrs. Den
Milford chronicle., 1951-04-13

Captain and Mrs. Clinton Evans
and daughter Naomi, Mr.. and Mrs
Roger Evans of Upper Darby were
at their summer home here for the
weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. William P. Mitchell
returned from Georgia on Mon
day.
Mrs. Wanda Powell is a patient
in the Delaware Hospital in Will
mington. We hope she will soon
be able to return home.
Miss Flo Chestnut was the Fri
day evening dinner guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roger Addy in Bethany
Beach.
DR.. and Mrs. Cecil Freed of
Reading, Pa, were recent callers
on Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Town
send.
Mrs. Viola Belts attended a re-
union of her Millersville class
mates at Ephrata, Pa, over the
weekend.
Mrs. Carrie Andre who has been
spending some time with her sis
ter, Mrs. Percy Davey, returned
to Brooklyn, n Y, on Tuesday.
The funeral of Mrs. Alice West.
widow of the late Philip w. West.
was held in st. Georges Church
on Wednesday afternoon. The COM
munity extends sympathy to the
family.
Milford chronicle., 1951-04-13

Margaret and Carl Russell, all of
Wilmington.
Miss Doris SadOwski has return
ed to the University Of Delaware.
after spending a week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. SadOWski.
Mrs. Bayard Coulter, children,
Susan and Barry, spent a few days
last week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanford Clifton in Lewes.
Miss Ann Meredith of Whining
ton, is spending a week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Mere
dith.
Mrs. Enola Meredith is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Meredith.
On Thursday, April 5th, 1t. Gov.
William Henderson of Georgetown.
paid his official visit to the Green
wood Kiwanis Club. Visitors from
the Seaford Club were ]. E. Wiley
and Nathaniel Conaway. The Green
wood Club had 100 per cent atten-
dance for the month of March.
Mrs. Jacob Hatfield, Mrs. Lawr-
ence Meredith and Mrs. Stanley Ca
hall attended the Antiques Show in
Salisbury. This show was sponsor
ed by the Women's Association of
the WicOmico Presbyterian Church.
The Spring FrOlic sponsored bv
the ST. F. H. A. of Greenwood
School will be given on Friday eve
ming, April 2Cth. The student BODY
elected Shirley Nichols of Farm
ington, for Queen of the Frolic.
Her maid of honor will be Luretta
Langbrey. The following are her
attendants; 18th grade, Shirley
Brown; 18th grade, Shirley Zott.
10th grade, YvOnne Breeding: 9Th
grade, Joan Webb. The crowning
OF the queen and program will be
from 8 to 8 p. m. From 8 D. m. to
I a. m, will be dancing to David
Frettyman's Orchestra. Donations
65c, single. and $1.5O couple. The
dance in informal.
Don't forget to come out to the
Covered Dish Supper given by the
Parent Teachers Association on
Monday, April 10th, at 600 o'clock
in the school cafeteria. Bring your
own plate and silver Admission. ad-
ults. SOC, children, Csc. Coffee and
Milford chronicle., 1951-04-13
SELBYVILLE
By Mrs. kathryn Browne

The Deputy Great Pocahontas,
Miss Jennie Wilgus and her staff
trailed to Magnolia on Monday ev-
ening and raised up the officers
of their council and on Wednesday
evening they raised the officers of
the RehObOth Council.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hazel receiv-
ed word from their son, Richard
Hazel, that he is in Eneitwak, and
has been named a machinist mate
third class in the U. S. Navy.
Mrs. c. w. Wilgus, Mrs. Nettie
West and Mrs. Kathryn Browne
were dinner guests of Rev. and
Mrs. Otis P. Jefferson in Crisfeld
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thompson
spent from Friday until Sunday
with friends in New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. William e. Dave
and Mr.. and Mrs. Levin Tingle mo-
tored to Mt. Rainer, Md, and
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward McCabe.
Edward Daye spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Everett McCabe
and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard McCabe
in Lower BishOpville.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thompson
visited their friends, Mrs. Jennie
Wells and Mrs. Abbie Dougherty.
in Goshen, II. j., over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs Raymond Taylor
and daughter Laura accompanied
their son, Leon Taylor, to Newport
News, Va, and spent a few days
there.
Mrs. Jack Lyman of Townsend
and Mrs. Clara Pearce of Middle
town and Mrs. Louise Everett of
Kenton spent from Friday until
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. William
F. Long.
Mrs. Dale Mumford entertained
several guests on Friday evening
at her home on Duke street at a
stork shower in honor of Mrs.
Louise Everett.
Robert WhittOn accompanied his
wife to Washington on Sunday
where she took a plane for Della
ware. KY, to visit her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Perk Ashby. They were
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. .Lus-
ter Lynch of ROxana.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Jarvis
and family were dinner guests of
Mrs. Mary b. Law on Saturday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Quillen
were the weekend guests of his
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Dew
ey Quillen in Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1951-04-13

mis- Christine; Sup't. Cradle Roll.
Miss Mahala Isaacs; sup't. Home
Dept, Miss Marian Isaacs; secre-
tary, Nelson Meredith: Treasurer.
Mrs. Charles Conaway; Pianist. Mrs
James Anthony; Assistant Pianist
Miss Janet Smith; and Choister. Mr.
Stewart Gibson. These officers will
take office on the First Sunday in
May.
Mr.. Edward w. Layton. Mrs 7
Daniels and children, Jaw and
Lynn Marie of Holly Oak. Della
ware, spent Saturday with their
parents, Rev. and Mrs. ]. E. Layton
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Cooley and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis
Christine and family spent Sunday
in Washington, d. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Conawav