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Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Four Killed In Crash
Near Harrington
Few Details Available On Tragedy
Involving Three Cars

AS the Chronicle prepared for
press word was received in the
news room that four persons had
been instantly killed in a collision
involving three cars, one and one
eighth miles south of Harrington,
late Wednesday night.
Although details Obtainable at
press time were meager, the names
OF the dead were believed to be
Cyril M. Novak, 81, Dickson City.
Pa; his wife, Mary Novak, 30, and
their two children, JOann, t9go
months, and Mary, three years.
Novak was a sailor stationed at
Norfolk, Va, and State Police at
Bridgeville, who are investigating
the tragedy believe that he was
returning there from his home
when the accident occurred.
Novak's cat was travelling south
on the highway when it sideswiped
a truck driven by Charles Henry.
43, of Cheriton, Va. The car then
struck another automobile.
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Bill Draper
Buys County
Seat Motors
Former Delmar Native
Will Continue Well
known Lincoln : Mer-
curry Line.

In one of the largest automOtive
leadership transactions recorded in
Sussex County in recent year, Will
liam r. Draper, a native of Delmar,
announced the purchase early last
week of the County Seat Motor
Company at the intersection of the
DUPONT Boulevard and the George
tOwn-Bridgeville Highway. In MAX
ing the announcement, Mr.. Draper
said that the Lincoln and Mercury
leadership would conduct business
under the name of Town and COun-
try Motors, Incorporated, and
would continue to specialize in both
sales and service, not only for their
own cars but for all makes and
models.
The County Seat Motor Company
was formed at it's present location
about seven years ago and has con-
Quoted business at the intersection
ever since, serving the autOmotive
trade over a wide area in the down
state section. Mr.. Draper plans to
enlarge in the field of used cars
and to possibly carry an even larg-
er stock of parts and accessories
not only for the new cars the com
pany handles but for other new
makes and models.
Mr.. Draper is a graduate of the
Laurel High School, class of 1926
and the University of Delaware.
class OF 1880. For a short time fol-
lowing his college career, Mr.. ORA
per was connected with the Dia-
mond State Telephone Company.
For the past twenty years he has
been associated with the Scott Pa
Continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Daily Vacation Bible
School At Houston
viii Begin Next Monday And Run
For Two Weeks

The Daily Vacation Bible School
will be held in the Houston Metho-
dist Church, Houston, beginning on
Monday morning, June Is, from
$3.50 to 11:00 a. m. The school will
run for two weeks and will close
Friday, June 26. The school is omen
to all children from four to 16
years of age. Parents are invited
to visit the school whenever thew
desire. Last year the enrolment
was 81. We hope to go way over
100 mark this year. A certificate
OF award will be given to everv
child at the finish and also a treat
viii be given the entire school at
the close of the session. A demon
stration of the work Accomplished
by the children will be given sun
day evening, June 2S, beginning al
500 p. m. There are a fine group Of
teachers and officers giving their
help to the school this year. Par
ents are urged to encourage their
children to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Blue Hen Post
Again Wins
State HOnOrs
Veteran Group Makes 1t
Five Wins Out Of Six
Tries; May Place First
In National Contest.

AS the Chronicle prepared to go
to press this week word came Off
cially confirming that Blue Hen
Post No. 6483, YFW, this city, had
won state honOrs in the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Community Ser
vice Contest for 1928. For the
local post this is the Sfth win in
six years of statewide competition.
Last year the local posts entry was
not only adjudged best in the state
competition but was given honor
able mention in the national con-
test. A duplicate of the posts
plaque will be given to the Blue
Hen Auxiliary inasmuch as the la
dies unit has assisted the post in
all it's all-year around program OF
service to community.
Blue Hen Posts winning entry
was prepared by David S. Hugg,
the post adjutant, with assistance
OF Clement Nevins, Walter Quering.
Charles Mulholland, Paul Duphily
and Eurie Savage. Art work in the
scrapbOok, that comprised an i'm
portant part of the contest entry.
was done by Calvin Ball and Gle
ment Miltiades. The written por-
tiOn of the entry listed over one
hundred separate projects in IL
categories; major community SER
vice projects included the annual
Christmas party for underpriviIeg-
ed children, sponsorship of the Mil
ford Cub Scout Pack, the donating
OF several hundred pints of blood
by post members, all year-around
program of assistance to the needy.
and sponsorship and operation of
the Kidides' Swimming and Play
CONTINUED on mage sixl
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Funds Needed For
Church OF God Organ
The Committee Hopes The Many
Pledges win Be Redeemed


The Friends of Church of God
Organ Committee" stated today in
an Interview with a member of the
repOrtOrial staff of the Milford
Chronicle, they hoped that the
many persons. who have DISPLAYED
an interest in seeing the handsome
new Hammond electric organ in
stalled in the new church edifice on
North Walnut street, would re-
deem their pledges as soon as poss-
ible in order that the debt on the
same can be liquidated.
The members of the committee.
none of whom are affiliated with the
Church of God, but who believe that
the pastor of the church, Rev. w.
Edwin Tull, is highly deserving of
public support in his Christian eff
tort, would also welcome contri-
buttons from those who have not as
yet donated or pledged. While the
committee has not made a door tn
door canvass for funds, thev have
permitted the use of their names
so that anyone interested in making
a contribution can do so, the COM
mittee follows:
Charles E. Banning, DR.. S. NJ D.
Marshall, c. Don Holzmueller, Tom
DerricksOn, Ed. Messick, Frank r
Grier, Robert H. Yerkes, Earl VIII
liams and Senator John M. Long
D0tham; Houston: Eugene NJ
Sharp, c. Walter Wharton; Ear-
rington: Fulton ]. Downing. Arch
lie Feagan and Fred S. Bailey: Lin
coln-Ellendale: Arthur Webb and
Fred Ireland.
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Tom Derrickson Is
Taking Free Pictures
Offer Is Good Only Until SATURDAY.
Evening, June 2Gth

Tom DerricksOn, proprietor of
DerricksOn's, Incorporated, with
stores in Milford and RehOboth
Beach, announces today in the adj
vertising columns of the Chronicle
unique offer of free pictures dur
ing the pre-Father's Day season.
The pictures, suitably framed.
Will be taken with a Polaroid Cam
era and will be ready for framing
in a matter of seconds after thew
are taken. For full particulars
those interested are advised to con.
tact Mr.. Derrickson at his Milford
store. AS stated before, the offer
will only hold good until the close
OF business, Saturday evening.
June goth.
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Cadillac Salon To
Be Presented Here
Novel Display OF 1858 Models At
HammOnd's, July 9Th

For the first time in almost a
decade. Cadillac will bring to this
area its special salon of new 1863
automobiles in a public exhibition
which will be seen just outside the
showrooms of G. NJ Hammond and
Son, Milford, Del. The Hammond
organization, in cooperation with
Cadillac, has made it possible for
a caravan" of Cadillac 1853 mod
Iels-shOwing the latest achieve
ments in design, styling, color and
performance-tO be presented here
as a public service.
The special Cadillac. salon will
come to Milford on Tuesday, july
7th, and will be on display from
300 a. m. to 900 p. m, in a special
ly constructed tent. Milford will
be the first in a number of presen-
tatiOns during the course of the
week. Other centers where the
special salon will be displayed dur
ing the week will include POGO
mOke City, Salisbury, and Easton,
Md
The display will make possible
the showing of some of the top
flight Cadillac models which are
being featured during the course
of 1853. Among the models which
will be shown in the special Cadil-
lac salon will be those types that
feature air conditioning.
In keeping with its policy of
public service, Cadillac will bring
the special salon of 1853 Cadillacs
to this area asa presentation de-
CONTINUED on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
53rd Commencement
Program Held Here
On Tuesday Night
Sixty-One We're Gradua-
ted AT Exercises That
Featured The Award
! ing Of IL Prizes, Ex-
elusive OF The Hearn
Scholarships.

Awards and diplomas were pre-
sented in Milford on Tuesday eve,
ming as Milford High School held
its BIRD annual commencement.
The program, held at the New
Milford Theatre, opened with a
number by the high school band
following which the Rev. John A.
Corgigan. pastor of st. Johns r.
G. Church, gave the invocation.
The salutatOry, why Study Gov
ernment?" was given by Margaret
Case. Charles Belts gave the vale
d1ctory, Threats to Democracy"
The featured address was given
by DR.. Robert jerks of Philadel-
phia.
Following a number by the girls
chorus the awards were announced
by M. A. Glasmire, principal of the
high school. The awards were as
follows:
Alumni Scholarship Award:
Eta Mae Wilson; Babe Ruth
Foundation Award; Shirley Carev
and Larry Walton; Balfour Award
tOI service, ScnOlarShlp and loyalty,
Tom Adams; Beth ShOlOm Award
for English, Jeannie Heath; OAR
award for scholarship in govern
ment, Randall, Christensen, and
for good citizenship, Doris Gibson;
Danforth Foundation Award for
social religious and mental leader
snip, 10 William Leverage and Doris
Gibson; kiwanis School Award to
Kay Taylor; Robert Leithiser Mem
orial Award for service to Randall
Christensen.
The DR.. George w. Pleasanton
Award for arts and biology to Jean
ME Heath The Readers Digest
NaledictOry award to Robert Hitch
ems; the New Century Nurses
award to Kay Taylor.
CONTINUED on page seven1
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Races At
Delmar On Sunday
Many Speed Demons Compete On
Half-lIiIe Oval

frankie Schneider, Lambertville.
New Jersey, took top honors on
the half-mile asphalt oval last
Sunday at the Delmar Raceway by
taking the win flag and $500 90
first place money in the 4O-lap
feature. Schneider, 1852 NASCAR
National Stock Car Champion, won
the inaugural program of the
half-mile asphalt only after a
grueling battle with 13 other
starters, three starts, and a Snuff
ling of positions due to the fact
that some of the cars made repairs
during a halt in the race. In two
previous races here Sunday after
noon Schneider was beat out by
Johnny Martin and Ken Marriott.
but in the feature he showed the
1924 fans present the driving that
made him last years champ. The
feature event winners were: 1st.
frankie Schneider, Lambertville.
y. j.; End, I'd Lindsley, Randall
town, Md; Srd, Russ Townsend.
(continued on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Kent Meeting Set
For Chest X-Ray

A countrywide meeting for Kent
County organization for the state
wide Chest X-Ray Survey has been
called for Monday, June Is, at 8 100
p. m. by Mr.. John S. Charlton.
Chairman of Kent County Planning
Committee.
The meeting, which will be held
a. the Capitol Grange Hall in Do
yer, is for the purpose OF setting
CONTINUED on page twelvey
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
DOUer Fire Chief
Burned At Blaze
Auto Tank ExplOdes Near
Ralph H. Boyer; Vehicle
Is Destroyed

Chief Ralph H, Boyer of the
Robbins Hose Company, Dover.
suffered hand and arm burns last
Sunday afternoon when an auto
mobile gasoline tank exploded
while he was using a foam ex-
tinguisher on a blazing pool of
gasoline near the vehicle. He was
burned on the right hand, right
wrist, right arm, and two fingers
Of the left hand.
Chief Boyer escaped more seri-
Gus injury due to the fact he was
wearing helmet and heavy fire.
mems coat.
The blaze following the tank ex-
plosion virtually destroyed the car
owned by Meredith Dunlap. Read
ing, Pa, who, with friends. was on
continued on page eleven)
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
State 4-H'ers At
Regional All Camp

Parthenia Downing, is, Milton,
and Raymond Piper, II, Milton,
are Delaware's delegates to the
Regional All Camp, at Kentucky
State College, this week. This IS
the sixth annual regional camp for
rural Negro boys and girls. Seven
teen states are represented.
The delegates are chosen on the
basis Of All project records and
Continued on page tweIve)
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
New Census Data
Book Is Available

Statistical Information for each
Of the Nations S.050 counties. for
each Of its 4S4 cities Of 25 .000 or
more pepulation, and for each az
40 standard metropolitan areas
are presented in the 1852 edition
q County And City Data Book
Just published by the Bureau 81
the Census, U. S. Department of
Commerce, according 10 an an
Continued on page twelve)
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12

y 11@0lI0IIIo OF UUoIUUo0UN.
Senator Frear has successfully
opposed the bill since 1949. In his
latest action, the Senator submit
TED a statement to the Senate Dis
trict Of Columbia Committee de-
tailing his reasons against approv-
al OF the legislation and enclosing
letters from Attorney General hi
Albert Young and Governor j
caleb Boggs, who expressed sim
liar sentiments.
MT. trear pointed out that Gov
ernor Carvel had also opposed the
msSsure during his term Of Office
Mr.. grear said he was anxious
CONTINUED on page twelgeA
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
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AZ .eAgqo1V slwe HEKHG FHRT
New POwer Plant
To The Legislature
SQUARE DANCES WILL
CLOSE FOR SUMNER

Garrett L. Grier, president
of the Carlisle Fire Company
of Milford. announced TODAY
that during the summer
months the square dances
which have been held weeklv
in Varney Auditorium, Mil
ford Community Building
will be discontinued. The on
cials of the fire company are
deeply appreciative of the
public support given the
dances, and are sure that
with the advent of cooler
weather, they will again be
resumed. They hope that
when they start again in the
fall that they will be given
the same support as in the
past.
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12

NAdiAe 70 Maryland have mapped
out an intensified highway safety
program for June, July, and Au-
gust IT viii be the first regional ef-
tort Of its kind ever undertaken in
the United States.
The II states have ordered a
showdown campaign, aimed pri-
mariiy at rural travel to meet the
threat Of an Indicated record sum-
mer traffic toll Of nearly 1000 dead
and 10000 70 l25,000 injured in the
area, according to an announcement
today by ] James Ashton. manager
@ the Delaware Safety Council and
state Safety C0ordinator.
continued on page twelve)
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Economy Staff Wins
Philco Area Contest
Three Store Managers Enjoy Allan.
tic City Trip

George r. Sheaffer, president Of
the Economy Auto Supply, Incor-
porated, stated today that managers
of his three stores located in Mil
ford, Seaford and Georgetown. re-
turned late Wednesday. evening
from Atlantic City, where thew have
been since Sunday, the guests Of
Garrett-Miller Company. Pbilco
distributors for Delaware.
According to Mr.. Sheaffer. his
managers We're awarded the trip in
recognition CT an OUTSTANDING sslee
and service effort with the PbiIco
line. Those making the trim were
Joseph Lancaster Of the Milford
store, James Flood Of Seaford ana
Noryal Swinford Of Georgetown.
The trips were won in competi-
ton with other Philco dealers
CONTINUED on page six)
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12

HIVH IIuICdL5 now eaCn was used
in the process.
A large floor loom is the focal
point of the exhibit and natural
center of attraction. Believed to
have been originally owned by Pc
ter Meredith of Willow Grove. Del
aware, 1t was probably in use over
one hundred years ago. A recent
gift to the Museum from Mrs. Mar
ian r. Americus Holloway, former
~ OF Willow Grove. the loom has
been restored to operating condi-
ton and dressed, and is used to give
brlef demonstrations of simnIa
weaving. These demonstrations are
Continued on page eleven)
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Odd Fellows, Ladies
To Entertain Colony
win Play Host TO Group TomOr.
row Afternoon, Saturday, June 18th

10y HVSb 10 UEOup IOMOrs
row Afternoon, Saturday, June 18th
The combined lodges of I. O. o. F.
and their ladies of Rebekahs will
play hosts to the entire Delaware
Colony at StOckley, Delaware. on
Saturday afternoon, June 18th.
Through the kindness of mer-
chants and friends the Odd Eel
lows will distribute gifts and re-
treshments for all the children
In the institution and, with the CO.
operation of the Wilmington JJSO.
will have an afternoon of fun with
Rod Warrens' western show ''Hoot-
in Annie.
This show is replete with cow
boys and Indians to delight chill
dren of all ages. The featured per
formers are: Harmony Tones a
cowgirl band, Indian Dancers. led
Dy Dawn Welch with Dorothy
Baker and Little Alice Love as In
dian Princesses. The Smeyda Trio
continued on page eleven)
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
State Is Cooperating In Summer
Speed Control Safety Program

te nrst time IN history Delaware the ten other
States mas united
pung 70 make their highways any in the coTnf
uufins tne peak travel starting June - ~ -ss
Alarmed sarous
recent years caused BY Of vacation traffic the %
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Sen. Frear Rene~s Opposition To
Washington Incorporation Ldp

- UQ states Senator J. Allen has renewed his opposition
Of Columbia. fFte''oH AA" Aot ue Distilct
the b ou,S from Washington,
sn Oil eouo deprive the State milon dsr
es ano at the same time The
Milford chronicle., 1953-06-12
Textile Exhibit Installed 1t
The Delaware State Museum

~ oespun and Handoomed' spinning
R as was done in the home early
V he delaware State No Building
steps involved in making from bomenun
are polayu In the exhibit by the
s wOL Ihese are supplemented by illustrative maeras
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-08

suggestions for Mother?"
Il want to have kids in and pillow fight"
said Michaella.
A few minutes later handed my wife the
list. "Of course" said, embarrassing the
basement wouldn't have to be done today"
She read the list over and then carefully
tore it to bits. Now" she said, suppose all
of you slope out of here. For what I'm going
to do need peace and quiet"
AS we moved en- masse toward the door
peeked fllrtively over shoulder. She was at
the bookcase. "I've always wanted to read
The Decline and Fall of the Roman EN-
pire' in eight volumes" she was murmuring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-08
A Drawback

clear thinking, may well be the turning point
in mans progress toward the millennium.
Connected to the proper utilities and gorged
with luncheon cloths, the instrument whirls,
gurgles, clicks, spins and then halts abruptly,
humming to itself. A peek into the interior
discloses the linen in binding state of
cleanliness. However, there is drawback.
1t is the inexorable law of nature that
solving one problem creates another. In my
haste to sign the mortgage had neglected
the warning on an advertising placard. -
Gone forever, it exulted, lis Blue Mon
day. Ahead lie washdays filled with happy
carefree hours. Extra hours to share with
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SeA~e AeA~OS~S - AeeA~e@@@
Il could suggest a wee
filler" l said. Its long been
a dream Of. mine to have
monogrammed shirts. Some
thing in Old English, per-
haps."
that's quite a ducky
little list,' said my wife in
a slightly edgy tone. Sup
pose you write them down. So
l don't forget anything"
Capital" l said. Lets
start with the youngest.
Michaella, do you have any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-08
MOTHER GOES MODERN
by Dick Ashbaugh

The automatic washer gave her
new leisure, till Daddy and
the kids found out about it
DEING a member of the lower middle
I'D class income bracket, frequently find
myself in possession of large sums of money
for which have no use On one such occa-
sion last year / came home with three
pound sirloin steak. The two smaller chill
dren had never seen sirloin, and we all had
gala evening as stood across the room and
held the cut under strong light. Naturally
returned the steak early the next morning
as had only rented it from the butcher,
but had provided my family with an eve
ming they will long remember.
Recently, while proving the bazaars with
a small down payment srnouldering in my
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your family bake cake visit friends
-. start hobby You are living in new
age of leisure"
At breakfast the next Monday asked my
wife, Which dream are you going to full
fill?"
Il don't know" she said doubtfully. IF
l go barging around visiting friends at this
hour I'll get tossed out on my ear"
Bake a cake!' shouted the children in
unison. "A great big old three-layer job"
why not?" / said That shouldn't take
more than one carefree hour. You'd have
several left to start a hobby"
DucIy Little List
How about dyeing my blue sweater"
said Molly. AFTER that you could start on
the new Grapes for my room."
MY bride doll needs new outfit" said
Melinda. I'D like pearls sewed all over this
ono About a million r,earIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-08

pocket, / encountered q ue-
vice so devilishly clever that l
promptly signed a mortgage
and had same delivered to my
address. When the smoke
cleared the next day I found
L had saddled myself with "a
terrifying payments, and my
wife owned an automatic
washer. Life hasn't been the
same.
Evening star., 1953-12-29
No Reason for Optimism
World Situation at End Of 1853 Pictured as Anything
But Bright, With Reds Striking Again in South Asia
Constontine Brown

It is a tradition that at the
end of a year the slightest in
dications pointing toward a
better and happier world
should be over-emphasized
while all unpleasant features
should be swept under the car
pet.
This tradition has been fol-
lowed by political leaders and
news interpreters, particularly
during the last Is years. Since
the days after the Munich
settlement" every end-of-the-
year appraisal pointed to a
marked improvement Of the
world situation. though the
facts which were being swept
under the rug showed the con-
trary.
During the last few weeks
we have heard expressions of
optimism from our political
leaders, although there is moth
ing tangible from the enemy
side to justify in the slightest
anything approaching opti-
miSm.
In Asia. active warfare re-
sumed with violence just be-
fore Christmas. The Wet Mimi
forces made another surprise
attack on Laos and succeeded
in cutting Indo- China in two.
Their advance apparently
caught the French-Viet Nam
defenders mapping, as it did
earlier this year when the first
attack against Laos occurred.
The Wet Mimi offensive was
no surprise to the Pentagon in
Washington, where verified re-
ports had been received for
some time that as a result of
the cease-fire in Korea two
Chinese armies had been
moved to the o-Chinese and
Burmese borders. These troops
have not been engaged and
have not crossed the borders.
This is not necessary for the
time being. They are appar-
emily intended to come in for
the kill. And the kill will take
Evening star., 1953-12-29

taking up the slack develop
ing in employment are being
devised. Presumably these will
not be too different from those
of the New Deal days-exten-
Sive public works and the like.
The service rendered by SEN
ator Douglas lies in his alert
ing his branch of the Govern
ment. the Congress. Any plans
formulated by the Presidents
team can only be as effective
as Congress makes them. If
money must be spent, Congress
must provide it. That means
taxes and Congress is not in a
taxing mood just now. In un-
dertaking to change the think
ing in Congress the Senator
has given himself a tough as
Signment, one he cannot carry
out alone. He'll need all the
help he can get, not only from
the President and his team,
but even more from the Presi-
dents new-found friends on
the Hill.