Milford chronicle., 1953-05-15
GOU. BOgOs DedicGteS
Youth Center
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+. clared that he was merely "a link
in the chain" Of a long line of
people and organizations, all Of
whom had contributed monetary
funds, material or labor in order
to construct the recreation center.
He serves as general chairman Of
the center.
The building was completed
through the aid of individuals who
donated the material and time to
create it. Not one cent and time was
spent for labor, Mr.. Kellam en-
phasized.
He pointed out that to complete
the project, plans call for swim
ming pool and three cottages to be
built on the 10 acre site. In order
to help finance the project, citizens
are invited to become. members OF
the Petersburg Conservation and
Recreation Center. An annual
membership fee Of 50 has been set
up, and many of the spectators,
impressed with what they saw,
Joined on the spot after the dedica-
ton ceremonies.
It was pointed out that any or
ganized group of young people in
the state, regardless Of race or
creed, may apply to use the center.
IT will be supervised by officials
Of the State Game and Fish Com
mission, and Austin D. Smith, Do
yer, president of that group, said
every possible cooperation will be
given these organizations.
Two other small buildings, own
ed by the Diamond State Beagle
and Field Trial Clubs, will also be
available for use until other struc-
lures are completed, it was an
nOunced. Tenting parties will be
accommodated on the tract, or
small groups may use the center,
which has a large recreation hall
with a giant brick fireplace; a
small, but we'll equipped library,
and another room which will be
fitted as a kitchen.
Chairman OF Program
Chairman for the dedication ex-
ercises. was J. Wallace WoOdfOrd
of Dover. After presentation of the
colOrs by a color guard from Do
yer Air Force Base, the assemblage
joined in singing the national an
them and the pledge to the flag
Music for the. occasion was pro.
Vided by the Harrington High
School Band under the direction
of Melvin Brobst. Several vOca
selections were offered by a grOuI
of Girl Scouts from Frederics
Troop No. SO, under the direction
of Mrs. Charles H. Smith. The in
vocation was said by the Rev. JohT
A. COrrigan of st. Johns r. G
s Church, Milford.
what impresses me most here
today" Governor BOggs said il
accepting the building, ''is tina
this group of men have bull
something, not for themselves, bu
for the benefit of our youth in thu
state. These are the young peOpl
on whom we must depend in thu
future.
"By teaching. them conservation
and utilization of our natural re
sources and at the same time he'll
them to attain healthy bodies an
minds through this type of recrea
ton, we are really building bette
future citizens. / am sure that whe,
we go to bed tonight, we will than
our Good Lord that we have peopl
like this in Delaware" Governo
BOggs concluded.
Senator Frear pointed out tina
only in the United States of Amer
lea would such a project be under
taken, and he paid tribute to hi
friend, Senator Willis Robertson
"He had the vision to make us
Of our sub-marginal lands and hav
them developed as conservatio
projects" said the senator. H
pointed out that the federal gov
ernment has reclaimed the 2,SO
acres in Kent County, and has no.
turned it over to the state on
long term lease. The Game an
Fish Commission is charged wit
operation and care Of the area.
Judge Marion Stevenson, of th
Kent and Sussex Counties Juvenil