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, 1952-05-02
SALT RIVER AS A NATIONAL SITE

SALT RIVER AS A NATIONAL SITE
H SALT RIVER A area should be set aside, deve-
Hoped, and declared a National Historic Site by the National
Park Service and maintained as such. The section is practical
II undistmbed from the way Columbus and his men saw it
nearly five centuries ago, and it is still picturesque and full Of
Imagination. But there are other reasons why this area should
be set aside and preserved.
H TOURIST trade, which brought some 10000 peo-
pie to these Islands within the past year, will no doubt attract
even larger numbers, and the more there is to offer the
greater will be the numbers coming, and the advertisement
possibilities. The spot where Columbus actually landed on his
second trip to the West makes a strong talking point in any
tourist development, and there is little doubt that such a spot
could Be one Of the most facinating in this island.
ST. HAS many areas which should be set aside.
The waterfront area Of Christiansted has already been set
aside. With the Fort, the custom house, the Library, which
was a post office during the early days Of the transfer, the
steeple, and the date palms, that entire area deserves to be
set aside. There is no question but that it has the most anthem
tic old world look in the new world.
NOTICING 6 the Armstrong Brothers, in true civic
spirit, opened up the way to the tomb Of Alexander Hanil-
tons mother at Estate Grange. Tourists and local visitors can
now make one more stop to a site of historic interest. Then
there IS the Alexander Hamilton Store where the first Secre-
tary Of the Treasury clerked as a boy. This place is full of
historic interest.
H FIRST STEP towards having the Salt River area
set aside is for the Council to contact the owners and make
the necessary arrangements. There is no. question but that
whatever barriers presented themselves could easily be re-
moved. Citizens are as a general rule most willing to cooper
ate when ii comes to matters which concern the entire public.
In fact, some e~nterprsng businessman with vision could COM
bine the erection Of a hotel or resort with the fascination Of
tho nroyimitv to S11ch a local monument. But REGARDLESS Of
which way i is done, the Salt River section where Columbus
landed should be set aside as a national historic site, with the
final step being designated as such by the National Park
Service.
, 1952-05-02
Public Notice %
Delinquent Consumers

E
Consumers Of the st. Croix
Power Authority and the
Power Division, who are de-
linquent for over three
months, are hereby given final
notice that service will be dis
continued if payments are not
made on or before Wednesday
May Z, 1852,
Nicasio Nico. Director
Power Division
Virgin Islands Corporation
, 1952-05-02

Administrator, Federal
Security Agency
One Of the best tests Of a.
civilization is its concern for
its handicapped members, and
particularly for its handi-
capped children.
In our Nation we can take
considerable pride in the
quality Of skills, the money,
and the time we devote to
children who are handicapped.
The great voluntary organi-
cations of citizens dedicated to
strengthening and enriching
the lives of these children
have done and are doing heroic
work.
We in the Federal Security
Agency, with our many facet
ed programs Of health, educa-
ton. and welfare, are proud
to take our position alongside
the voluntary organizations,
to complement their work.
Our constant desire is to build
the closest teamwork between
voluntary and public health
programs.
Good as our total job for
handicapped children is, we
cannot-We must not-be sa-
tisf1ed until our knowledge
and Sk1llS have reached every
child in need Of help.
Nothing we do to build our
national security is more fun
damental, more accurately cal
culated to insure the strength
and vitality we need to meet
the challenge Of these times
than this service to children.
Every dollar we spend in
securing greater health for
children is an investment that
brings rich returns.
There are those who say
that child health programs
must now take a back seat be-
cause we must spend SO much
for ornaments.
But building sound physical
and emotional health in chill
dren is not like building jet
planes; we cant leave off for
a year or two, and then start
again where we left off. Chill
, 1952-05-02
FOR SALE

Parlor Suite
Dining Room Suite
Chest Of Drawers Mahogany
8 small Mahogany tables
China Closet
Baby Set
Tables, Chairs
and Rocking Chairs
Hacinta Garcia
Samuel Hope
, 1952-05-02
Lets Choose A Child
BY
OSCAR r. EWING
Administrator, Federal
Security Agency

One Of the best tests Of a
civilization is its concern for
its handicapped members, and
particularly for its handi-
capped children.
Evening star., 1952-12-12

Gift for the fovorte homes your list gift Of cheer
fu-eorful chimes instead Of old-foshioned eIong-
elone doorbeI! Colonial design chime, walnut or
lined oak finish with 2note front door chimes, one
note back door chime
Evening star., 1952-12-12
WEST BEND
YARNS Up to Christmas

And the hostesses your Christmas list to West Bend
West Bend electrical gifts that is Gifts designed to make life beou
t for the modern homeoke Handsome cook and opp
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Evening star., 1952-12-12

WELCOME" gift thot sounds ceor and true Christmas
and long otter. Modern touch for modern homes,
Nu-Tone electrical chimes. Two notes chime out for
front door. one-note for back door. "Mt Vernon"
shown. hammered bross
Evening star., 1952-12-12

Electric Bean Pot slow-bokes to
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no bother, just plug in. 2quort size.
Ceramic stonewore, separate electric
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Tris Singing TeokettIe in shiny olu-
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Evening star., 1952-12-12

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Evening star., 1952-12-12
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Evening star., 1952-12-12

Who'd think stainless steel could look elomorous,
sleek yet cost little. yet require practically
no core at oil! Never needs polishing think Of hours
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he Hct Co. m Floor Washington 9TH Floor sUe Spring
Evening star., 1952-12-12

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shows corn popping -------- 6.95
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Evening star., 1952-05-11
GIRLS WITHOUT DATES
Continued from preceding page

But resist the impulse when
you're without a male escort.
If it's a dinner party that you
girls have planned. arrange to
meet in the foyer or have the
firstcomer quietly take a table
and hold it for the Others. The
business of yoo-hooing to each
other, blocking the entry, waving
feverishly and making squealing
noises is something you should
avoid as you would long under
wear.
If you're a group of four or
more. separate into twosomes
when you're walking down the
street or into a place. There's
nothing quite as formidable as a
solid line of females heaving into
view.
At the Studio Club, where
most of the girls are aspiring
actresses and performers, a group
of us once wanted to catch one
of our roommates who was max
ing her debut as a singer in a
supper club. Some of us had
beaux to take us, but those who
hadn't wanted 50 much to hear
this girl that they decided to 60,
even unescorted. And their eve
ming was a huge success. Why?
WELL, for one thing, they were
fortunate that the supper club
was in a hotel. Sometimes you
and your friends might want to
go to a place that features heav-
enly music and a show that
you're dying to see.
Evening star., 1952-05-11

You can go there, as these girls
did, with complete assurance
that you can have a good time
and be treated with respect, but
you should keep this in mind:
60 to a place that has a good
reputation. Usually, this would
mean a hotel.
Steer clear of the late spots
that cater to the cafe set and
feature a highly sophisticated
floor show.
Phone in advance for a table
which will not require you to
walk through the entire room to
get to it.
YET there early enough to
have your dinner before the first
show, stay for the show, linger
a bit over your coffee or your
liqueur, if you wish, and then
leave.
Don't stay for the second
show. for that's when a different
crowd comes in and you'll indeed
look out of place.
Just as men like to 60 out on
the town by themselves now and
then, it's fun for girls, too, to 60
out alone. And it can be done
with pleasure and finesse i if
you know how.
Z
WHEN should you start
calling someone BY his first
name? Sarah Churchill, 0c-
tress Gssd daughter of Brit
aims prime minister, tells
her Uiescs nest week.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-11
Large Crowd Present For
Session Called By The
Chairman Of Power
Plant Committee.

Despite the inclement weather,
a heavy snow falling at the time,
approximately $50 residents of Mil
ford, gathered at the community
building last Friday evening in re-
spOnse to a call for a special citi-
zens meeting issued by Albert
Peterman, chairman of Power
Plant Committee Of Milford City
Council.
Called Ostensibly to make public
the details for generating current
by a manufacturer of electrical
generating equipment. The session
opened at eight o'clock, with Albert
Peterman stating the purpose of
the gathering, and turning the
meeting over to DR.. S. M. D. Mar
shall, chairman for the evening.
The meeting was next addressed
by Sidney Schwach, Secretary
Treasurer of the City of Milford,
who read excerpts from the pro-
pOsal and told of changes and re-
visions he had suggested in the
same to the attorney for the manu-
facturer. Several questions were
raised at this point by persons in
the audience, particularly regarding
the financing of the project, and
whether or not the rates were 10
remain at present figures. Mr.
SchWach, then referred the meeting
back to Mr.. Peterman, who in turn
called on the attorney representing
the manufacturer. This spokesman
stated at the beginning of his talk
that he was not a salesman in any
sense Of the word, but would at
tempt to clear up any legal Ques-
tiOns regarding the proposal. After
period of explanation and ques-
tiOning, the meeting again reverted
to DR.. Marshall. At this juncture
the chairman stated that the wealth.
er seemed to be getting worse and
he believed it would be wise lC
close the meeting as the hour was
getting late. There was some op.
position to this suggestion. and Mr.
Peterman. again ascending the rOs.
trum, stated that a Representative
of the law firm, who serve as so
licitors for the City, was present
end invited the gentleman to ad
dress the meeting.
CONTINUED on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-11
I. G.. BurtOn'S
Auto Show
Week
Big Free Feature Show
Will Be Held At Show
Room Beginning With
January 10th To 18th.

The Feature Show, the big free
show, will open in the
showroom of l. G. Burton and Co.,
Inc, on the RehObOth Cutoff, on
Wednesday, January 18th. The
whole organization of l. G. Burton
and Co. will be on hand to help you
enjoy the Feature Show which swill
be on display from the 18th thru
the 10Th.
On the final day, Saturday, the
18th, the cOlOrful new 1852 Chevro-
let will make its first appearance.
Passenger car models and truck
models will be there for your in
spection on the 18th in addition to
all the attractive exhibits of the
Feature Show
The Feature Show, a travelling
exhibit which is touring the cOun-
try, will arrive in Milford in spec
ial tractor-trailer van. The exhib-
its will be set up inside the show
room. Mr.. Burton and his friendly
organization are going thru a
they can show you how to operate
they can showyOu how to operate
and answer all questions on these
interesting exhibits.
You can press your foot on a
pedal and watch what happens in
side the brake drum. A gauge will
record the pressure of your foot
and the pressure inside the drum.
You can see the hydraulic-hush-
ed valve lifters at work in an ami
mated display to show how engine
oil is used to keep valves in ad-
iustment.
continued on page n
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-11
Blue Hen Post
Anticipating
A ABigYear ar
Full Program Of Activi-
ties Being Planned For
1852 According To Post
COmdr. w. X. KentOn.

With a highly successful year
behind them. the members of Blue
Hen Post are looking forward to
what promises to be the biggest
year in the history of the local
v. F. w. unit. Already signed up
for 1852 membership is the largest
group of overseas veterans ever to
affiliate with lower Delaware
post. Already in the planning is a
full program of 1852 activities that
promises to keep unbrOken Blue
Hen Posts record of giving con-
tinUOus service to community, state
and nation ever since it's OrganiZa-
tiOn here in the Spring of 1916.
A big membership drive, that is
still in progress, has already
brought in 1852 dues from $50 hold
over members, % reinstated men,
bers and 20 new membership appli-
cants. Blue Hen Post was national
ly cited recently for successfully
launching it's 1852 drive as early
as October 1, 1851. Now, as a re-
suit of having collected 1852 dues
from over 1919 of the 1851 men,
bership and of having already ex-
ceeded its 1851 peak (275 members)
the post is in line to receive a
streamer for the post cOlors as
we'll as the Commander-in-C Chief
Picture Award. The posts member
ship achievements for December
have been given recognition by
CONTINUED on page Sd
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-11
Midget Basketball
Season Opens Jan. ~
Date Has Been Postponed
From This Coming
Saturday

According to latest reports the
midget basketball league, which
was scheduled to begin play tomOr-
row morning, Saturday, January 12.
would begin. instead, the following
Saturday morning, January 10.
The games will be played at Mil
ford School, ard in all probability,
both gyms will be used.
The program which is the most
ambitious of it's kind ever attempt
ed in this city, is being directed by
w. LynwOOd Taylor, local Blue
Cross Representative, under the
sponsorship of the Milford Youth
Recreation Association. Grades six
through eight are participating in
the play, which in all probability,
will continue until the middle of
March.
The complete program for the
opening of the season will be car
lied in the next issue of the Milford
Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-11
To Honor Joe Lank
With Dinner Jan. 10
Famous Milford Athlete
And Student. Will Be
Guest Of Honor At
Dinner Sponsored By
Local Lions Club.

"MilfOrds own boy" Joe Lank,
will be the hOnOred guest at din
ner next Wednesday night, Janu-
ary 10th, in the social hall of the
Avenue Methodist Church. In recog-
milton of his outstanding achieve
ments in the athletic and schOlas-
tic fields the Milford Lions Club is
sponsoring the dinner in his hon
or. All of the service clubs in the
community are expected to partici-
pate in the affair. The Rotary Club
is foregoing their weekly dinner
meeting scheduled for Monday
night of next week in order to at
tend in a body, and all interested
persons outside of the service clubs
are invited to attend.
Joe is the son of Mrs. Mary R.
Dick, of Shelby, Ohio. He attended
the Milford Schools, graduating in
1948, where he was prominent in
all sports and other activities.
Capt. Edgar F. Isaacs, Jr., is
chairman of the affair. He has an
nOunced that speakers of the eve
ming will include DR.. John A. Per-
kins, president of the University of
Delaware, and David M. Nelson,
athletic director at the university.
Members of the 1851 Milford foot
ball team, as well as persons who
were closely associated with Joe
during his school days, have been
invited
. Lank entered Delaware in 194S
and will finish among the leaders
in his class in June. Enrolled in
the school of education, majOring
in physical education, Lank has
won a total of six varsity athletic
letters. The 21-year-old senior has
lettered three times in football,
two times in baseball and once in
track. Lank will have a chance to
increase the number of letters won
this spring as a baseball and track
candidate.
During the past fall Lank was
one of the few men Nelson used as
a 6O-minute man. He played end on
offense and halfback on defense.
Lank had four touchdown passes
out of a total of Is catches and
gained 162 yards for the Blue Hens.
At the annual fall sports banquet
held last month Lank was awarded
the Taylor Memorial Trophy, pre-
sented each year to the senior
continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-11
Ministerial Group
Met AZ Georgetown
Many Problems Discussed
By Association Of
Dover District

Members of the Ministerial AS
sOciatiOn Of the Dover District of
the Peninsula Methodist Confer
ence, meeting in Grace Methodist
Church at Georgetown on Monday
were informed how the churches
can correlate their program with
that of the Boy Scouts and how
ministers and members of churches
may best aid the programs. The
speakers were Dale Nolan, District
Scout Executive FOR Kent and Sus-
sex Counties and his assistant, Rus
sell G. Hid. Especial emphasis
was laid on the encouragement of
forming Cub Scout packs and pro-
vision for meeting places for the
Cubs. MIR. Nolan explained how
continued on page Sd
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-11
Henry Austin Dies
On Way To Milford
Rites viii BE Held In WhatcOat
Methodist Church Today

Henry Austin, So, internationally
known horticultupist. who died
Tuesday evening Of this week while
riding to Milford In an automobile,
will be inferred in Barratt's Chapel
Cemetery today following funeral
services in WhRtcoat Methodist
Church at Camden-WyOming.
Mr.. Austin, for so years, operated
a vegetable packing plant that was
the worlds largest shipper Of as
paragus and sweet potato plants.
He lived on Paradise Road, near
FELTON,.
Survivors include a daughter,
Mrs. Alfred Nutter Jr., Milford; a
son, Vaughn Austin, FELTON,; four
sisters, Mrs. c. NJ. Tatman, Milford;,
Mrs. ]. T. Conaway, Wilmington;
Mrs. WOodie Case Stanton and Mrs.
William Louder, BridgeVille; 10
grandchildren, and four great
grandchildren.
Mr.. Austin was a fisherman and
hunter until he became i'll several
months ago.
The Rev. ]. e. Parker will con-
duct the service in Whatcoat Meth
odist Church at 1880 pm, today,
Friday January 11th.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-11
Contests Loom
For Council
Seats, Office
OF City Mayor
Two Filed In First Ward,
Three In Fourth; A. E:
Peterman Out For May
or Opposing The In
cumhent, E. C. Evans.

With the annual City Election
scheduled for Monday, January 21st,
several contests are in. the Offing.
AS the deadline for filing neared
at 1880 o'clock, Tuesday evening of
this week, filing activity expanded
and with no Withdrawals reported
at press time Thursday nOon) the
lineup is as follows: Office of May
or, Edward c. Evans, the incum-
bent, and Albert E. Peterman, pres
emily representing the First Ward
in City Council; FiTct Ward Coun-
Gil seat, William K. KentOn and
John r. Scott; Fourth Ward Coun-
Gil seat, Jacob H. ROOsa, Jr., Ed
ward J. Salevan and Raymond Ham
iltOn. The office of Mayor is for
two years. Council for four years.
Those having filed must be nom
mated at the annual Citizens
Meeting next Friday evening, Jan
nary 18th, before they are eligible
to have their names appear on the
ballot, to be voted at the City Elec-
ton.
The annual Citizens Meeting to
be held at Milford Community
Building Friday evening, January
18th, will bring together Citizens
and Officials for a discussion of
various municipal problems. Re-
ports will be given by the City
Auditors, the Mayor, the City Man
ager and others of the Official
Family. Nominations will then be
made from the floor, for the vari-
GUS candidates, following which, an
open forum will be held at which
lowly John @. Taxpayer will be
given an opportunity to literally
have his day in court. 1t is ex-
pected in view of the many import
ant issues confronting the City,
that the meeting will be one of the
largest ever held in this City and
preparations are being made to take
care of an overflow crowd.
The annual City Election will be
held next Monday following the
Citizens Meeting and will be held
at the Community Building.
City Council will hold its annual
reorganization meeting the next
night following the City Election.
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-11
Poultry InauSrry Is
Menaced By Virus
University OF Delaware
Aide Tells Foundation
That AT Present Time
Only One Scientist Is
Giving Full Time To
Problem.

Delaware's $7O,OOO,OOO year
poultry industry faces a major
serious problem-with hundreds of
thousands of chicks dying every
week from virus diseases and the
University of Delaware having but
one scientist devOting full time re-
search in such diseases.
This was the grim warning given
by DR.. G. Fred SOmers, associate
director of the university's agricul-
tural experiment station on Satur-
day last at the second anniversary
luncheon of the Haskell Research
Foundation.
Because of the Importance of the
poultry industry in Delaware, DIR.
SOmers added, ''it is our respOn-
sibility in Delaware to handle this
problem of disease among chicks.
We can not expect other states or
regions to shoulder full RESPONSE
bility in this field"
DR.. SOmers gave some statistics: ::
In recent week in December,
about 1,75O,00O chicks were placed
on brOiler farms in Delaware.
Of that number, upwards to 6OO,-
900 will never reach marketable
maturity. They will die for any
one or any combination of reasons,
principally because Of virus dis
leases.
Pointing to this obvious loss of
income, DR.. SOmers regretted that
there was not enough full scale re-
search into the virus diseases that
attack chicks.
He admitted that research at the
university had helped considerably
in cutting down other types Cd
disease among poultry but the virus
diseases still take a costly toll
among poultry, he said.
DIR. SOmers was but one Of a
/ group of scientists who discussed
j research projects at the university
| Another problem he cited wa
how to increase generally the pro
ductiOn of corn per acre.
Ordinarily, DR.. Somers pOintet
out, Delaware isn't considered
corn producing state until on
realizes that three-eighths Of tn
/ cultivated land in Delaware i
planted in corn.
! Again, DR.. Somers cited stats
tics:
The average yield of corn in Del
aware per acre over a recent 10
year period was only 20 bugnels.
Yet, in 1851, he added, SO farm.
ers each produced 100 bushels o.
corn per acre on five-acre tracts
and two farmers each produced a:
much as $50 bushels of corn to the
acre.
This contrasts, he said, to an
average Delaware yield of 80 bush.
els per acre and should lead tt
more studies of organic matter IL
soil and how more acres in Della.
ware can be made to produce more
corn.
DR.. Somers added that the over.
all challenge facing Delaware agri
culture today is how to product
more food with less labor.
The luncheon meeting held il
Kent Hall on the University o
Delaware campus was attended b,
| so persons, including members o
the foundation, a non-pTofit Organi
cation designed to support funda
CONTINUED on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1952-01-11
66 Rent Increases
Allowed In Kent
Fourteen Petitions Are Denied By
Federal Authorities

Sixty-six landlords petitions for
rent increases in Kent County have
been granted and IA have been de-
MED since federal controls were
reimpOsed there November 1, it
was announced this week by John
l.. Walmsley, Delaware director of
the Office of Rent Sterilization.
The increases boosted the month
ly rent level of the affected units
from $1,S6O to 1920, the director
said. Decision on the remaining So
of the 1873 petitions for rent boosts
has been held over for a future
report, he added.
The county's registration to date
of 1852 dwelling units, and 287
rooms is considerably below the es-
timated $500 rental units which
were expected to come under con-
trolls again. Mr.. Dalmsley said the
agency is continuing its efforts to
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