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Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
Snowberger Family
Sets Torrid Pace
Milford Mother, Children, Lead The
Way At Q. OF D.

Mrs. Mildred, Elizabeth Betty
Elae", and Ralph have all attended
the University of Delaware this
past year. Ralph, who entered last
year, enrolled in engineering and
Is just a little short of the deans
list this semester. Bettymae joined
her brother this year, finished
twentieth in her class, and is high
on the deans list. She is maioring
in Home Economics. Mrs. Snow
berger arrived with her daughter
to complete her degree in Home
Economics. In addition to manag-
ing the family affairs, she not
only made The deans list but top
ped the best efforts Of her two
children with a perfect record, "A'
in all subjects.
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
Big Auto Races At
Dover On Saturday
Six Races VIII Compose Out.
standing Card


Big Cars will be featured in one
of the races at the regular .Satur-
day evening races this week, ac-
cOrding to Promoter Townsend
TOmlinsOn. Later in the season
they are expected to be running
regularly at the new Capital
Speedway, which is located FIVE
miles north of Dover on U. S. 13.
In addition to the Big Cars there
will be five other races featuring
the top drivers throughout lower
Delaware and nearby Maryland.
The big event will be the 25 Lap
wind-up. Much improvement was
noted at the races on the past Sat-
urday since the 4th Turn has been
reconditioned To eliminate holes
that we're occurring after the End
or 3rd race. All the drivers are
much impressed with the improve
ment and many new drivers are
expected to be present for the
Holiday Races.
Much favorable comment has
continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03

freedom than America.
"Our ideals of liberty and human
rights so magnifcently expressed
in the Declaration Of Independence
have been realized and praeticed
in this country to a far greater
degree than anywhere else in the
world" he said.
July 4, 1875, was one Of the
great and glorious days Of history" /"
Mr.. Frear continued. For what
happened in Philadelphia on that
date was the adoption of a new
and revolutionary idea that chang
ed the course Of civil government.
In a very real sense 1t was an affir-
(continued on page 22)
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
Presbyterian Men
Hold Call Meeting
P. LynWOOd Taylor Is President OF
New Organization

The Milford Chapter of The
Council of Presbyterian Men held
a call meeting of its newly elected
officers, Monday evening at The
First Presbyterian Church. Presi-
dent, P. LynwoOd Taylor, appoint
ed a new board of directors and
committee chairmen for the new
calendar year. Membership: Will
liam Lucas; Projects, w. o. Lank-
ford, III; Finance, James Dallas;
Inter-church, James Cartwright;
Intra-church, Rodger Deats; Meals,
CreraT Bennett; Program, AL
Humes; Devotion, Dale NOlen;
Publicity, Fred Watts.
The first regular meeting will
be dinner meeting, September 80.
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
SUSSEX Master MGsOns
Net At Georgetown
Every Masonic Lodge In
The Lower County Was
Represented

The Past Masters Association of
Masons in Sussex County held a
dinner meeting in Masonic Temple
Georgetown, last week, with repre-
sentatives from all Masonic Lodges
IN the county attending.
Following the dinner served by
Georgetown Chapter No. 8, o. e. s..
ohicers we're elected for the ensu-
ing term and Past Masters Degrees
conferred on the Masters-elect oi
the individual lodges Of Sussex
Elected as president was Dorsey
Burnham, Of Milton, who succeeds
CONTINUED on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
News About Insects
And Plant Diseases

Alfalfa and Clover st
pesis remains unchanged, except
tnat Potato leafhopper injury Is
conspicuous at numerous widely
separated locations "A few small
larvae Of corn earWorm occur Ia
the smyrna area. Garden neahop-
per Is abundant Ia red clover az
Mt. Pleasant. Refer to Late News
tissue No. 8, March 25) for con-
lcontinued On page eight
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
Custom-WOrk Can
Cut Farming Costs

BY hiring some Of their machin-
cry, farmers can have the advan-
tage Of modern equipment without
the high costs Of owning all the
machines needed in modern day
farming advises George Vapaa,
Associate Kent County Agent.
This Is especially helpful to the
young man who is just getting
started on a farm and to part-time
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Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
Little Jimmy Dickens
To Sing Here July ID
Appearance OF Acknowledgements
Singer Is Sponsored By V. F. w.


Little Jimmy Dickens, national
Unknown singer, will appear here
at the Milford Baseball Park, the
evening of Tuesday, July 14th, as
the featured performer in an out
standing benefit show. Featured
with Dickens will be his Country
Boys, a unit that has gained
widespread recognition through
their recordings of American folk
ballads. This outstanding attrac-
ton is being brought to Milford
by Blue Hen Post No. 64S3, v. F.
w, and proceeds from the benefit
will be used to improve the V. F.
w. Post Home facilities and to
further the local posts outstand-
ing all-yeaT-round program of
service to community.
Dickens is one of the most low
able personalities seen on any
American stage today. Born in
Bolt, West Virginia, a very small
town near the mining community
of Beckley, Jimmy took his guitar,
CONTINUED on page seVenl
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
Latex Employees Get
Bonus Checks Again
Rewards For Extra Effort Now
Come Twice Yearly

Many thousands Of dollars in
bonuses were distributed to en-
ployees Of International Latex Cor
poration at Dover on Friday in a
continuation Of the Playtex Profit
Sharing Plan adopted by the Com
pany more than is years ago. In
announcing the bonus, A. N. Spa
mel, Founder and Chairman Of the
Company, pointed out that, begin
ming with last year, profit-sharing
bonuses are now being paid twice
a year instead Of once a year as
CONTINUED on page two)
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03

Eleven students from Milford
High School attending Delaware
are in the upper half OF their class
es. An equal number arc enrolled
IN the School Of Engineering.
The deans list includes six Mil
ford graduates including Charles
Ingram, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Ingram, Hugh Martin, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rodden.
Harry skip" Mayhem, Jr.. son Of
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mayhem, Sr.,
John "Jack" Messick. son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Messick, and
Elisabeth Snowberger, daughter OF
Continued on page fIve)
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
Senator Allen Frear Calls For
Mighty 18th Of July Celebration

United States Senator Allen FTar has suggested that all good
differences join Fourth
of patriotism which will reound nightly
around the world.
other country equipped
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
Skip'Mayhew Sets Perfect Record
Senior Year At University OfDeL

Skip Mayhem, Of Mr. Harry Mayhew straight
the
Delaware the highest
High School students attending
McCelen Alabama
stan Of the Pratt Whitney Arpane
Milford chronicle., 1953-07-03
Farm Price Stability Means
Success To Nations NOn-Farmers

reasonable farm stability Of income
not only important to agriculture but the entire economy
John IL Davis Director Commodity Marketing
PRESIDENT Of the Commodity Credit Corporation Of recently
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
Mrs. Krause Gives
Party For Office
Workers At Orient

Mrs. Walter Krause, dieticlan
of Orient State Institute, was hos
tess recently at a dinner party at
the. Wardell Party Home ar
Circleville, for the girls of the Of
flee force at Orient Institute.
Enjoying the most delicious
dinner were, Mrs. E. A. Rigdon,
Mrs. D. L. Hines, Mrs. Ray My
ers, Mrs. Lloyd Covault, Mrs. AL
len Follrod, Mrs. VIM. Daily, Mrs.
Paul Galloway, Miss GeneVieVe
Donovan, Mrs. Elizabeth Morton
and Mrs. Ota Fast.
One of the group, Mrs. Gallo
way, who was celebrating her
birthday, was presented with a
beautiful cake. A part of the fun
of the evening, preceding party
games, was the try of the birth
day celebrant to eXtinguish the
lighted candles on her cake. (Too
many to blow out at one time,
but good try, the hostesscs,
stated.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27

srATR RoARp on EpUcATToN

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Proposing to amend section OF Ar
ticIe vi of the constitution OF the
state of Ohio, to create state board
of education with power to appoint
q superintendent of public tnstruc-
ton, and to abolish the existing
office of superintendent of public
instruction appointed by the gover-
Be 1t resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Ohio, Three
fifths of the members elected to each
house concurring therein, That there
be submitted to the electors of the
state for their approval or rejection at
the general election to be held on the
first Tuesday after the first Monday
in November, 1858, a proposal TO
amend section of article VI of the
constitution of the state of Ohio. To
read as follows:
Sec. T. 90" There shall be a state
board of education which shall be Sc
terms as shall be provided by law:
There shall be a superintendent OF
public instruction, who shall be ep-
pointed by the state board of educa-
ton. The respective powers and duties
of the board and of the superintendent
shall be pFesfs5clGafffp scafpXyIE 81 ia"'
At such election above referred TO,
the foregoing proposal shall be placed
on the official ballot in the manner
provided by law in such form as the
Secretary of state may designate.
If the votes for the proposal shall ex-
ceed those against 1t, the foregoing
shall take immediate effect and exist
ing section of article vi of the
constitution shall be repealed and am
nulled, The superintendent Of public
instruction, in office when the forego-
ing amendment takes effect, shall con-
tinue therein until the superintendent
of public instruction for whom pro-
vision is made under a foregoing
amendment shall have been appointed
and shall nave qualified.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
CONFLICTS WITH .. s.


Proposing 20 amend section Of Article
III and section "a of Article III OF the
constitution of the state of Ohio to
correct conflicts with the constitu-
ton of the United States relative to
ratification of constitutional amend
ments and to election OF United
States senator's.
Be il resolved by the General AS
gembly of the State of Ohio, Three
dfths of the members of each house
concurring therein:
That there shall be submitted to the
electors OF the state, for their approval
or rejection at the election to be held
on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, 1858, proposal
70 amend Article II, section l. and Ar
ticle II. section q. of the constitution
of the state of Ohio &c read as follows:
ARTICLE IL
Sec. /. The legislative power of the
state shall be vested in a General As
sembly consisting of a senate and
house of representative but the
people reserve to themselves the
power to propose to the General AS
seTnbly laws and amendments to the
constitution. and to adopt or reject
the same at the polls on a referendum
vote as hereinafter provided. They also
reserve the power to adopt or reject
any law. section of any law or any
Item IN any law appropriating money
passed by the General Assembly, ex-
cept as hereinafter provided; and in
dependent of the General Assembly to
propose amendments to the constitu-
ton and to adopt or reject the same at
the polls. The limitations expressed in
the constitution. on the power of the
General Assembly to enact laws, shall
be deemed limitations on the power of
the people to enact laws.
$50
Sec. 27. The election and appoint
ment of all officers, and the filling OF
all vacancies, not otherwise provided
for by this constitution, or the consti-
tuition of the United States, shall be
made in such manner as may be direc-
ted by law; but no appointing power
shall be exercised by the General AS
sembly, except as prescribed in this
constitution %""; and in these cases.
the vote shall be taken viva voce."
SCHEDULE
The above proposal shall be placed
on the officica ballot IN such form as
the secretary of state may prescribe.
II the votes for the proposal exceed
those against 1t, this amendment shall
take effect and existing section of
Article II and section q of Article II
of the constitution of the state of Ohio
shall be repealed.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
West Jefferson Fellowship
Represented At Youth Rally

trict, amounted to more than S3,-
600.
Supper was served in the church
basement after the program.
The West jefferson Senior Youth
Fellowship meets every Sunday
evening at $50 o'clock. Leaders of
the group are inviting the youth of
the community to attend the meet
ings which are in charge of Mr..
and Mrs. David Lindstrom and Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Laferty.
Attending Sundays Rally from
West Jefferson were: Reverend
and Mrs. Robert Meredith, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Lindstrom, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Laferty, Mrs. Esther
Chambers and William Lewis,
counselors for the Senior group,
Ann Bogard, Bob Bidwell, Villa
and Linda Chambers, Sue Elliott,
Gene Ellinger, Nancy Harbage,
Patsy Harrison, Barbara Hocken-
berry, Susie Harbage, Janet jack
son, Rosemary Kent, John LATER
ty Connie Newberry, Nancy
Strauss, Helen Schellhaas, Scotty
Stratton. -, esaSI
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27

The West Jefferson Youth Fel-
lowship sent a good representation
to the Youth Rally for the Spring
field District of the Methodist
Church in Springfield Sunday aft
ernoon, Oct. 18. Total attendance
was COL.
The program starting at 2:3O
o'clock, included music by the
choir of Central Methodist Church,
Springfield, and girls from Quincy.
Two principal speakers were stu
dents from Ohio Wesleyan Uni
veTsity, first, a lady from Korea
who has been in the United States
for two and one-half months, and
had learned to speak English very
well and told of her desire to re-
turn to her own country to teach
when she has finished her studies
here. The second speaker, a young
man from Nigeria, Africa, who has
been in this country a slightly
longer time, spoke comparatively
of customs in this country and his
home land.
The pledge for the Methodist
Youth Fund, made by one men,
ber from each church in the Dis
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
OFFICIALS IN OFFICE OF

q
Proposing to repeal section OF Article
XVII of the constitution OF the state
of Ohio, relative to the serving OF
the full terms for which they were
elected of elective officials holding
office on November Z, 1908.
Be il further resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Ohio, Three
fifths of the members of each house
concurring therein:
That there shall be submitted TO the
electors of the state. for their approval
or rejection at the election to be held
on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, 1858, proposal
to repeal section 8 of Article XVI, OF
the constitution of the state of Ohio.
Said proposal proposes TO amend the
constitution of the state of Ohio by
repeating section 3 of Article XVII
which reads as follows:
ARTICLE XVII
Sec. 3. Every elective officer holding
office when this amendment is adopt
ed, shall continue to Hold such office
for the full term for which ha was
elected. and until his successor shall
be elected and qualified as provided by
law.
SCHEDULE
The above proposal shall be placed
on the official ballot in such form as
the secretary or state shall prescribe.
If the votes for the proposal exceed
those against 1t, section 2 of Article
XVII of the constitution of the state OK
Ohio shall be repealed.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27


Proposing to repeal sections I, and ;
of Article XIV of the constitution of
the state of Ohio, relative to the ap-
pointment of three Commissioners to
revise, reform, simplify and abridge,
the practice, pIeadings, forms, and
proceedings Of the courts of records
OF this state.
Be 1t further resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Ohio, Three
fifths of the members of each house
concurring therein:
That there shall be submitted to the
electors of the state, for their approval
or rejection at the election to be held
on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, 1852, q proposal
10 repeal Article XIV, sections /, and
3, OF the constitution of the state of
Ohio Said proposal proposes 20 amend
the constitution of the state Of Ohio by
repeating sections !. 2 and 3 of Article
XIV, which reads as follows:
ARTICLE XIV
Sec. /. The General Assembly, at
It's first session after the adoption of
this constitution. shall provide for the
appointment of three Commissioners.
and prescribe their tenure of office,
compensation, and the mode of filling
vacancies in said commission.
Sec. 2. The said Commissioners shall
revise, reform. simplify and abridge
the practice. plaadings. forms, and pro-
ceedings of the1courts of record Of this
State; and. as far as practicable end
expedient, shall provide for the aboii-
ton of the distinct forms of action al
law. now In use, and for the adminie-
tration of justice by uniform moce
of proceeding. without reference to
any distinction between law and
equity
Sec. 3. The proceedings of the Com
missioners shall, from time to time, be
reported to the General Assembly. and
be subject to the action of that body.
SCHEDULE
The above proposal shall be placed
on the official ballot in such form as
the secretary of state shall prescribe.
II the votes for the proposal exceed
those against 1t. sections /, Q and 8 of
Article XIV OF the constitution of the
state of Ohio shall be repealed.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
Talent Scout SholO GiUen
For Gradale And Guests

Gradale Sorority had its regular
meeting at the home of Mrs. Ben
Timmons with Mrs. Emmett Young
assisting hostess.
Mrs. Dale Porter, primus led the
invocation and presided at the
business session when plans were
made to attend Penny's Pantry,
Tueday, November 3.
Ten prospective members were
presented to the group,
When business had been dispens-
ed with, the living-room was trans
formed into a television Studio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
Wesley WiIes Is
Dead At Age 70

Wesley Wiles, 70, died Satur-
day evening at 7:45 at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Edward
Quinn. Mr.. Wiles had been an
employee at the State Hospital,
Columbus, until he became i'll
about a year ago.
Surviving besides the daugh-
ter, are a grandson, Richard Nor
ris and a granddaughter, Verna
Berry.
Requiem High Mass by the
Reverend Father Webb at SITS.
Simon and Jude Church, Tuesday
morning at nine o'clock. Inter-
ment in Oakdale Cemetery,
Marysville by the RAIDER Funeral
Home.
Friends may call at the funeral
home.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
Past Mdtrons
Dinner Guests
At | dOern

Mrs. L. w. Olney and Mrs. Don
Strother, entertained the Past Ma
irons of West jefferson Chapter
492 Order of the Eastern Star at
dinner at the Red Brick Tavern,
Friday evening.
Attending were, Mrs. Frank
Johnson, Mrs. Ed Eisele, Mrs. Asa
Bradley, Mrs. Oscar Baker, Mrs.
Ernest Thomas, Mrs. Glenn Bid
well, Mrs. Monfort Smith, Miss
Betty Biggert, Mrs. J. L. Bradley,
Mrs.. f. M. Horn and Mrs. j. r.
Bridenstine.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
ELIGIBILITY OF WOMEN TO
nEEVrrC


proposing to amend section of Ar
ticle XIV of the constitution of the
state of Ohio relative to eligibility
of women to hold certain offices.
Be 1t further resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Ohio, Three
Fifths of the members of each house
concurring therein:
That there shall be submitted to the
electors of the state. for their approval
or rejection at the election to be held
On the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, 1853, a proposal
TO amend Article XIV, section 4. Of the
constitution of the state of Ohio to
read as follows:
ARTICLE XIV
Sec. 4. No person shall be elected or
appointed to any office in this state
unless possessed of the qualifications
of an elector. ""$
SCHEDULE
The above proposal shall be placed
on the official ballot in such form as
the secretary of state may prescribe
II the votes for the proposal exceed
those against it, this amendment shall
take effect and existing section q OF
Article XIV of the constitution of the
state of Ohio shall be repealed.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27

Miss Catherine Benjamin acted as
master of ceremonies and Mrs.
Francis Baker as announcer for
the presentation of a Talent
Scout Show"
Scouts were, Miss Betty Biggert,
Mrs. Robert Florea and Mrs. Har-
ry Jackson, who brought this tall
ent for the approval of the soror-
ity and its guests, Mrs. Dale Port
er, Mrs. Elton Ballard, Miss Flor
ence Benjamin, Mrs. Harold Head
ley and Mrs. Emmett Young.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
Shower At Porter
Home Honors
Mrs. Coe

Mrs. Dale Porter, with Mrs. Will
liam Culp, as co-hostess, compli-
mented Mrs. Kenneth Coe with
Stork Shower Tuesday evening.
Contest awards were presented
to Miss Pauline Cochran and Mrs.
Coe, before the honor guest open
ed the lovely gifts presented her
and the hostesses served refresh
ments at a table with pink stream
ers, candles and a fall flower cen
terpiece.
Others attending were, Mrs.
Harry Jackson, Mrs. Paul Coch-
ran, Mrs. Robert Feddern, Jr.,
Mrs. Even Dryden and Mrs. Rog-
er Murry.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27

ELECTION or MILITIA OFFICERS
Proposing to repeal section 2 Of Article
TX of the constitution Of the state OF
Ohio relative to election of officers
of the militia.
Be it further resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Ohio, Three
fifths of the members of each house
concurring therein:
That there shall be submitted to the
electors of the state, for their approval
or rejection at the election to be held
on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, 1888, a proposal
to repeal Article TX, Section 2, OF the
constitution of the state of Ohio. Said
proposal proposes to amend the con-
stitution of the state of Ohio by re-
pealing Section of Article TX. which
reads as follows:
ARTICLE TX
Sec. 2. Majors General, Brigadiern
General. Colonels, Lieutenant Colo
nels, Majors, Captains, and Subalterns,
shall be elected by the persons subject
to military duty, in their respective
districts.
SCHEDULE
The above proposal shall be placed
on the official ballot in such form as
the secretary of state shall prescribe.
If the votes for the proposal exceed
those against it, section of Article TX
of the constitution of the state Of Ohio
shall be repealed.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
Infant Son Dies
At Mi. Carmel

Funeral services for Robert
Eugene Smith, infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Smith, Sr., who
died Sunday at Mt. Carmel Hos
pital, were at the RAIDER Funeral
Home, Monday morning at 10:30
o'clock. Interment was in Union
Cemetery, Columbus.
Surviving besides the parents
are the paternal grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs, Philip Smith, West
jefferson and the maternal grand
mother, Mrs. Emma Osburn. CO.
lumbuS.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27

High School and Central High, Co
lumbus.
Judy is a senior at West High
and was one of three attendants
who shared honors with the
Queen at the ceremonies.
Her parents, DR.. ]. VIM. Hurt
and her brother, Dick, student at
Ohio State, attended the game.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
Wins Promotion,
George Robertson

SAN DIEGO, Cai1T., Cl5y maiD
Marine Private First Class George
w. Robertson, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Robertson, West
Jefferson, Ohio, recently received
a promotion to his present rank
following his successful completion
of recruit training at the Marine
Corps Recruit Training Depot
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-10-27
Party Goes To Lake
White For Luncheon

Mrs. p. B. Holway, Miss Jennie
Heath, Mrs. J. M. Palmer and Mrs.
J.. w. Olney, motored to Lake
White for luncheon last Sunday.
They stopped in Bainbridge where
they were joined by Mrs. E. M.
Moore for the days outing.