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Evening star., 1952-09-04

issues so that private citizen can
make an intelligent and well-considered
decision as to the recipient Of his ball
lot. it seems lamentable that cam
didate would be so unconcerned with
the public in general that he would not
take steps to make his voting record
readily available to the public. Ger
tainly a voting record is far more in
dicative of candidates stand on major
issues than is anything said in the
heat Of political campaign.
My interest being aroused by the in
availability Of Senator Nixon's voting
record at his headquarters, the next
day ventured into Senator Sparkman's
headquarters and received the same
reply. no voting record was available.
Is it that the Senators are ashamed
Of their voting records, or feel that
its dissemination would cause them to
lose votes?
In the Nations Capitol, such a lack
is not great hindrance since the
information is accessible to q votor
from other sources. However, in q small
town, a citizen depends on the CAM
paign headquarters for information re-
garding the candidate. Thus, I wish
to register my protest against the policy
Of Senators Nixon and Sparkman in
withholding their respective, if not re-
spectacle. voting records from the public
at large.
r Alan Ion0Iav
Evening star., 1952-09-04
Letters to The Star

the child the necessary fundamental
skills and to provide him with sufficient
background information to enable him
to take his place in the world as q clear
thinking citizen. It is definitely not a
proving ground for any experimentation.
educational. medical, or otherwise.
M. A. ID.
Evening star., 1952-09-04
Questions and Answers

The Stars readers can ret thu ar.v., q.
EVsn,19 eTs S9eston sts Of fact either yEitns Tbs
NV. WssSinettno iar ttnrofmano1 Bureau 1900 street
return postage. or By telephonine 81. 7S3S ss"ss
Evening star., 1952-09-04
Opinion on Dr.. Lohmun

opinion. However, with all due respect
to Joseph D. Lohman, If his views are
he accept the position in Washington:
why does he want to force his views
upon us; and, why doesn't he just go
home if he doesn't like our setup here?
Native WashingtOnian.
Evening star., 1952-09-04

Pen-s,1nses may be used II letters carry
t0riters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
W.T.Crant Go.
To Open New
Store In Dover
Tony Sic Oda, Former
Manager Of Milford
Store, Is Head Of New
Grants In Dover.

A. J. SlebOda, manager, has an
nounced completion of plans for
the opening of the big. new w. 7.
Grant Company Store, at % Loock-
erman St, Dover, on Thursday,
May %. Mr.. SlebOda, better known
as Tony, was manager Of the w. 7.
Grant Store here, before his pro-
motion.
Grants new store in Dover is
times the size. of the former Grant
Store and might be described as
"4-stOres-in-One", says Mr.. SlebOda
It will be a variety store, dry
goods store, a fashion store and a
hardware-hOme store all under one
roof Here shoppers will find al
most everything they need fOl
themselves. their families anC
their homes.
The new Grants will incorporate
the latest in modern store design
with emphasis on maximum shop,
ping convenience. The latest il
scientific daybright flourescent
lighting will reveal the true cOlor'
Of the merchandise displayed
(continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Festival
At High School
Next FRIDAY
Talented Young Singer
From Ohio Will Be The
Guest Artist For The
Program AT The School

Miss Donna AmicOne, very tai
ented singer from Stubenville,
Ohio, will be the guest artist on
the Band and Chorus Festival, Fri
day. May 2Srd, in the High School
Auditorium, beginning at p. m.
Mr.. Evans, columbia Concert
Manager, heard about this talented
% year old cOlOfatura soprano
about a year ago. and granted her
rare privilege of auditiOning her
in the presence of James Melton.
Both Mr.. Evans and Mr.. Melton adj
vised her to study with Mr.. Paul
Althouse. former Metropolitan
Opera tenor. Immediately. the Stu
benville College of Stubenville,
Ohio. offered to pay her tuition and
at present, Miss Amicone is under
the watchful care of this very fam
GUS singer.
Miss AmicOne has a very pleas
ing personality and unspoiled about
her rare voice and talent. Milford
High School Music Department
considers it a privilege to present
this gifted artist to Milford anC
hopes that everyone will avail
themselves of this opportunity t.
hear not only Miss Amicone, bu
also the works performed by tn,
Milford High School Bands and
| lChOruSeS.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Second Scout Brannan Calls
Honor Court Off Debate
At Harrington With Williams
Delaware'S Senior SOlOn
Says Invitation Is Still
Open And Promises To
Secure The Hall.

Secretary of Agriculture Charles
F. Brannan has postponed his pro-
missed debate on farm po icy with
Senator John J. Williams (R-DeD
until a congressional committee
completes it's Investigations of ir-
regularities the Delaware senator
exposed
Brannan. interviewed in Wash
ingtOn on Monday. reaffirmed his
intention Of accepting Williams
challenge to try to prove to De a.
ware voters that the senator is "the
No. / enemy of the national farm
program.
The secretary said he will be in
the state "sOme time during the
coming campaign" but declined to
set even tentative date.
"If l we're to go over there now
and debate with the senator" Bran
nan said, 'it is likely that we would
get into a discussion of the ques-
tions that are now pending before
! the Senate agriculture committee
don't think it would be proper for
me to discuss these publicly while
! the committee is considering then
and at a tine when l may be called
any day as a witness"
Senator Williams said that his
invitation to the secretary for ;
debate is still open and added tina
IF he'll set the date, I'll get thu
bah, and I'll guarantee him wei
have a crowd"
Ccontinued on page 50
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
CenturyClubO officers
installation Monday
Committee Chairmen For Ensuing Two Years
Have Been Named By President Mrs. Rob-
ert Rudolph; New Club Year Will Begin
On October 9th.

Mrs. Robert Rudolph, with her
cabinet of officers and directors,
was installed at the Milford New
Century Club on Monday and will
serve for the coming term, which
begins on October 13. Mrs. Ru-
dOlph, in accepting the office,
reminded the members that she
would need their cooperation to
make her term successful. She
pledged her best and read a poem
Teach Me to Serve" which she
called her philosophy fCr the work
ahead. She was presented with a
club presidents pin by Mrs. JOS
eph J. Pearce. The other officers
present to be installed we're Mrs.
John r. Burris, second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. E. Roscoe Galloway,
recording secretary; Mrs. David
COOpersmith, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. Laurence Fitchett. trea-
surer; Mrs. George Derrickson,
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
RegiStrGtiOR For
kindergarten May II
Is To Be Held In The
Lake Avenue School
Building

DR.. CObbs, Superintendent of
Schools. announced today that Kin
dergarten registration for the
school year 1928 will be held in
the Lake Avenue building, on We'd
nesday evening, May 81, 1852, be-
tween the hours of 200 and 900
pm.
This past year the Kindergarten
Council. a lay group in cOOpera-
tiOn with the Milford Board Of Ed
ucation, sponsored a kindergarten
for the residents of the Milford
Special School District. Such a
program will again be sponsored
provided there are at least twenty
five kindergarten pupils enrolled
The State of Delaware does not
provide kindergarten facilities for
the residents of the state, there
fore. tuition charge must be
made to cover the expenses of such
program. The tuition charge Oi
$1,000 per month provides kinder
garten instruction, plus mid-mOrn'
ing milk and kindergarten sup
plies.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
State Grange To Hold
Rural Life Sunday
Annual Affair VIII Be Held This
Sunday At Barratt's Chapel

The Delaware State Grange in
cooperation with the Pomona and
Subordinate Oranges. will observe
Rural Life Sunday. this Sunday,
May 18th, at Barratt's Chapel at
$3.50 p. m.
The Public is not only invited,
but urged to meet with us in our
endeavor to incite Loyalty and In
spiration in the worship of God
I'm Rural Churches.
The program is as follows:
Greetings, Mrs. G. adys Johnson,
National Flora; Hymn No. 256,
Methodist Hymnal; Prayer, State
Chaplain, Howard r. Moore; Quar-
tette, Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer r. Chap
pelle and Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Ken
nedy, Jr.; Scripture Reading, Rev
John A. Trader; Offering; Hymn
No. 20; Presentation Of Speaker
Harry c. Johnson, State Master
Sermon, Rev. John A. Trader, Wes-
ley Church, Dover; Quartette, Capt.
tai Grange; Appreciation, Mrs
Ruth Mitchell, National Home Eco
nomics Chairman; Hymn No. 70;
BenedictiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Was Held Last
Thursday Night With
Many From Milford
Area Participating.

The Dover District Del-Mar-Va
Council Boy Scouts of America held
its second district Court of Honor
this year at the Harrington High
School on Thursday evening, May
Sth. with Mrs. Thomas r. Newman.
District Advancement Chairman,
presiding.
Mr.. Laurence FOard. Assistant
superintendent OF the Murphy
Schools in Dover, gave the princi-
pal talk Of this evening. The theme
of his talk was. What II Means To
BE An Eagle Scout. Mr.. FOard is
the District Vice-Chairman of the
organized group of scout units COM
prising the Dover District which
includes Milford, Harrington, Fred
erica, FELTON,. Camden-WyOming,
Dover, Smyrna. Odessa, and Middle
town.
The Court of Honor was welcOm
ed by Mr.. Harold McDOn@ d, Presi-
dent of the Harrington Rotary. The
Opening ceremony was conducted
by the host troop No. 76, sponsored
by the Harrington Rotary with Mr.
| Robert Wecthenhiser as scOutmas-
| ter.
The Second Class Awards were
presented by Mr.. Irwin Bowman
CONTINUED on page ~
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Assertion By CarveI
On Tax Is Disputed
DIR. w. Z. Prettyman, OF Laurel,
Takes Issue With Chief Executive

DIR. w. L. Prettymal, OF Laurel,
Takes Issue With Chief Executive
DR.. William e. Prettyman, Lau-
rel dentist who is a candidate for
the Republican nomination for
lieutenant governor, was the prin-
cipal speaker at a meeting Of the
Active Young Republicans Of Sus-
sex County. held at Georgetown on
MUn6ay evening.
The candidate, talking TO a group
of 30 members of the organization
I'm the VFW home, took issue with
statements by Governor Carvel and
Lt.-GOv. Alexis l. DUPONT Bayard
at the JeffersOn-Jac dinner in
Wilmington last month.
DR.. Prettyman said that al though
the Governor had stated that taxes
were no more now than they were
in 194S the Governor was forget
ting the first two years Of his ad-
ministratiOn when taxes were the
highest in the history of Delaware
AS for MIR. Bayard's criticism OF
Republican refusal to go along
with a Democrat-spOnsOred bill tC
prevent illiteTates from voting. DR.
Prettyman said the Republican
Party does not wish to disfranchisC
elderly persons who never had the
opportunity to learn to read an'
write"
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Annual SerUtce At
st. Georges, Sunday
Bishop McKinstry viii
Preside AT Services In
Historic Chapel

servance at Old st. Georges Chapel,
Indian River Hundred, viii be held
this Sunday. May 18th, at $3.50 p. m.
Bishop McKinstry will preside and
preach at this service, and wiz be
assisted by the Episcopal clergy OF
Sussex County including the priest
in-chaFge of the Chapel, the Rev.
Richard S. Bailey. of RehobOth-
Highlight of the service is the
procession of the entire congrega-
ton about the ancient churchyard
to the Bishop Cook Memorial Tree.
where special prayers for a fruitful
season are made in the old English
tradition Of Rogation Sunday. This
invoking Of Gods blessing on the
fields and orchards is one of the
oldest annual ceremonies OF the
Christian church.
st. Georges Chapel is of particu-
lar interest as one Of the Oldest
Sussex County churches in cOntinu-
ing use. Sunday services have been
held on this spot regularly since
l1719. The present building dates
from 1884, although 1t was modern
lized" in the 1sS0s. The church was
organized as a chapel-of-ease Tor
ST. Peters, Lewes: since then It
has at various times been indepen-
dent or associated with sorae neigh
bDring parish. For the past rev
wears, st. Georges has been IN the
care Of the rector of All Saints
Church, Rehoboth Beach.
To reach st. Georges, take the
Harbeson road at Angola on Route
"a; then turn north at the Ho, iy-
mount School 1.-TWO miles from An
gola). The Chapel is about half q
mile beyond the school building
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Registration Now In
Order For Vocal Camp
Camp VIII Be Held At Wesley
College, June 16th-22nd

Students who wish to attend the
Delaware Vocal Music Camp must
register before May 23rd. Mr.. Floyd
T. Hart, State Director Of Music
Education. announced today.
preference in dofmitOry assign
ments will be given to those who
apply before May 18th" Mr.. Hart
stated.
The vocal music camp will be
held at Wesley Junior College in
Dover on June 16th-22nd It is a
Joint project of the State Depart
ment of Public instruction and the
Delaware MGsic Educators Asso-
citation.
Pupils from grades nine through
twelve are eligible to attend. Eighth
grade pupils may be admitted upon
the recommendation of their music
teachers.
John d. Raymond, Director Of
Music at Lafayette College and a
Continued on page y
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16

auditor; Mrs. r. HarwOOd JamisOn,
Mrs. John w. Burris, Mrs. George
T. Macklin and Mrs. Paris Kirby,
directors. Mrs. J. POstles Ham
mOnd and Mrs. Raymond Masten
acted as marshals. Preceding the
installation the chairmen who have
served the past term gave reports
of the work accomplished during
the past year, thus reviewing much
that was done. Flowers were ar
ranged for the meeting by Mrs. A.
d. DickersOn and Mrs. Clarence
Calhoun. Mrs. Wilson Vinyard ex-
hibited a picture, done in needle
point by her. which was a copy of
a painting by the Dutch painter,
Pieter de HOOch. A letter was read
by Mrs. Pearce from the Brownie
Troop, which had been sponsored
by the club, and told of the pur-
chase of a dOgwOOd tree, which
Continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
n0 PHI sp1oa
ANagS "A 4 4 ~ SEA
Reelected TO
School Board
SnV
sp1ooe8 20 uUH
ssAIqo1v e2slg
Incumbent Defeated AL
bert ROsen, Formerly
Of Milford High School
Faculty, Last Saturday.

Mrs. Ida Phillips, prominent Mil
ford civic leader and club woman,
was reelected to the Milford Board
of Education last Saturday for a
four year term.
Mrs. Phillips was opposed at the
election by Albert Rosen, a former
member of the Milford High School
faculty. The final count was Mrs.
Phillips 6S4, Mr.. ROsen q.
Soon after the polls were opened
last Saturday afternoon, it was
apparent that Mrs. Phillips, who
has long displayed interest in local
educational affairs, would be the
victor, and as the afternoon prog
ressed, the voting became heavier
Mrs. Phillips, in addition to her
interest of long standing in edu-
cation at a local level, has also
displayed an active interest in the
activities of the Milford Parent
Teacher Association, and has
through counsel and advice, ad-
vanced the best interests of that
organization ever since she became
a resident of Milford.
AS a club woman, Mrs. Phillips
has been honored by her friends
locally and has also headed the
State University WOmen's OFgani-
zat;On.
Other members of the Milford
Board of Education in addition tC
Mrs. Phillips, are John F. ROOsa
president; w. Dean Kimmel and
Harry F. Mayhem, DR. Ramon
CObbs, Superintendent of Milford
Special School District, is secre.
tary of the board.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Houston Church Had
Outstanding Year
The Church Is In Good Condition,
Both Financially And Spiritually

nv NMuANH - III WOVu NONuAtAVA9
Both Financially And Spiritually
Houston Methodist Church closes
the Conference Year with good re-
ports. The Church is in good COndi-
ton financia ly and spiritually. The
Church School has increased and
fOrty-four members have been add
ed to the Church. During a revival,
there were twenty accessiOns to the
Church, and twenty-five children
have been baptized.
Some improvements have been
made. A new piano has been pur-
chased by the Junior Choir. A new
roof has been put on the Church
and new cement walks have been
laid to the Church School building,
and a new cement walk has been
laid in front of the church. A tile
floor has been laid in the base
ment of the Church School bui d.
ing, which is divided off into six
classes. Beautiful shTubbery has
been planted around the Church
and grounds, a contribution from
the w. S. G. S.
(continued Ga page 50
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Baptists In
Delaware Hold
Top State Post Goes To
Elsmere Man; Milford
Pastor Is Reelected As
Recording Secretary.

The Rev. Christian Peters, Els
mere, was reelected president and
William A. Allison, Wilmington
was elected vice president of the
Delaware Baptist State Convention
at its 30th annual meeting at the
First Baptist Church at Dover last
Friday.
The Rev. Sidney ]. Rowland, Jr.
Milford, was reelected recording
secretary and DR.. Gustave A. Gabel-
man and Dr. E. z. GOss, both Oi
Philadelphia, were reelected execu.
tive secretary and director of mis-
sionary cooperation, respectively.
Other reelected officers are:
Everett E. BortOn, Wilmington
treasurer; the Rev. Lawrence T
Slagh, Dover, representative on the
American Baptist Council of Mis-
sionary Cooperation. and Mrs. Viii
liam S. HOuck, Wilmington, presi
dent of the Delaware Baptist WO
mems Society.
The convention voted to change
the annual meeting from the sec
ond Thursday of May of each yeal
to the second Saturday of May t
enable more laymen to attend. N,
place for next years meeting wal
chosen.
The convention also voted to bu.
lot in Newark and to cOntribut,
to the pastOrate there. At the clos
ling session the Rev. Ward Robin
son of New MartinsbOrO, w. Va
preached on the theme, Christ 1
The Central Fact of Our Faith" an
opens up the whole spiritual realT
"a window through which we get
true picture of God. He said tn
Christian distinctive is Christ.
(contlnued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Edmund G.. Jackson
buddy Poppy Head
Local Pharmacist Will Di-
rect Sale Of "FlOwers
OF Remembrance"

Edmund G. Jackson, Jr., local
pharmacist and World War IL vet
eran. has been appointed 1852 Bud
dy Poppy chairman for the Milford
area, and, as such, will direct the
sale of the coIorful Little r overs
of Remembrance" on Buddy Poppy
Day. May oath. Announcement of
Jackson's appointment was made
earlier this week by Clement ].
Nevins, commander of Blue Hen
Post No. 64S3, v. F. w.
Although a comparatively new
conner to the community, Mr.. Jack
son has shown an active interest in
veteran and civic affairs, and, as
manager of Bryan's Rexall Store
and recording adjutant Of Blue Hen
Post, has made an ever-increasing
eirce of friends and acquaintances.
(U0nrnued on page %
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Avenue Church Choir
Concert Next Week
Young Folk Will Give Presentation
On Wednesday Evening

The Avenue Methodist Young
Peoples Choir of 20 voices pre-
sents it's second aL-secular Con-
cert on Wednesday evening, May
21st, 1852. at 500 p. m, =. d. T..
in the Avenue Methodist Social
Hall, Milford, Delaware. The pro-
ceeds will be used 10 pay for the
.Steinway piano i'm the social hall.
The program fol- Ows
81 Love Life. Mana yucca; THE
Hills of Home. Fox; "Giannina
Mia, C'The Firefy'). FTiml /;
italian Street Song. CNaughty
Marietta"). Herbert-The Avenue
Young Peoples Choir. The sOlOist
with the choir is Mrs. Frank YOn
soprano.
"Mattinata", LeOncavallo; "OnC
Alone, ROmbe erg-MT. Frank
Wolfe, tenor; "a Spirit Flower"
CampbV Upton - Miss Dorothy
Bennett, mezzO-sOpranO; Wonder.
full One, Whiteman and Croft;
deep Purple, DeROse-The Girls
Double Quintet.
icopiinusd on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
Public Meeting On
Power Question Is
Set For June 9th
Report, AS Presented By
Utility Committee And
Accepted BY Council,
Will Be Presented To
The Citizens At That
Time.

At a regular meeting Of Milford
City Council, held on Tuesday eve
ming of this week, the Utility COM
mittee, appointed earlier this year
by Mayor Edward c. Evans, with
the approval of City Council, pre-
sented their report. The members
are Captain William Kenton, Ed-
mund F. Steiner, Jay Pierce, Clar-
ence Downing, John F. ROosa, Ira
Garbutt and James e. Humes.
The committee, who have made
an exhaustive study Of the local
power situation, taking into cog
nizance. anticipated growth, ETC.,
recommend to City Council, that
the City of Milford execute a 10
year contract with Delaware Pow
er and Light for purchase of cur
rent, outlining in full their reasons
for the recommendation.
After a period Of discussion and
explanation, City Council voted
unanimously to accept the report
of the Utility committee and then a
further motion was made and
unanimously carried that the re-
port be presented to the citizens OF
Milford at a meeting, to be held
the evening of Friday, June 9Th. II
was also unanimously decided to
see that tile meeting was duly ad-
vertised ana arrangements be made
to accommodate everyone desirOus
of attending.
City Council also wants the pub
lie to know that anyone who has
any other plan or plans relative to
the purchase or manufacture OF
electric current, that they can pre-
sent their plan or plans at the
meeting on June 9Th.
Milford chronicle., 1952-05-16
St. Louis Browns To
Hold Tryout Camp
LynwOOd Taylor, Scout, viii Con.
duet Sessions Here May 1880

LynWOOd Taylor, Scout, viii Con-
duet Sessions Here May 1880
Mr.. LynwOOd TaylOr has been
selected to conduct a St. Louis
Browns TryOut Camp in Milford
this spring. The age group for this
camp is from 16 years TO % years.
Boys must have their own gloves,
shoes and suits. The Camp will be
conducted from 800 a. m. to $3.50
p. m, each day. Particular atten-
tiOn is called to the high school
rule which became effective as of
January 1st this year. The rule
pertains to contracts.
"CD No student of high school
sha be signed to a contract by a
Major or Minor League club during
the period the student is eligible
for participation in high school ac-
tivities. In any instance where
such eligibility has expired prior
to the students graduation from
hibh school (a) because of the stu
dents age; or (b) because he has
completed the maximum number OF
semesters of attendance; or (c) be-
cause the maximum number of sea-
sons has passed in which he was
eligible to participate in any major
sports, he may thereafter be sign
ed to a contract which does moi
obligate him to report for service
prior to graduation of the class
with which he origina ly entered
high school, /. e., until eight semes
ters after his original entry into
the ninth grade.
CONTINUED on PG0 81