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Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
New Tax Bill
Introduced I'm
Legislature
On Tuesday
Administration Hopes To
Get Measure Through
Both Houses By End
OF Week; Tax Rates
Set In Measure.

A brand new state income tax
bill, generally similar to the orig
inal measure presented to the
House on April 28th, was intro
duced Tuesday afternoon by Rep.
Stephen E. Hamilton (R-Wilming-
toni.
Administration leaders hope to
pass measure through both branch
es by end of this week
Designed to produce $11 100000
Of additional revenue in each of
the next two fiscal years, as the
administration of Gov. J. Caleb
B0ggs seeks to balance the budget,
this is the bill that was agreed upon
in Mondays conference of all Re
publican members of the 117th
General Assembly.
Tax Rates Set
The rates Of tax would be as fol-
lows:
One per cent on the net income
up to $4,000 a year; two per cent
from $4,000 to $4,000; three per
cent from $4,000 to $4,000: four per
cent from $4,000 to $4,000; five per
cent from $4,000 to 100000 and
six per cent in excess Of $1OO, 900.
This compares with the amended
original bill as approved by the
House last week, with the Demo-
Gratis opposed, which fixed the fol-
lowing rates:
One percent on the net income to
$4,000: two Der cent from Sc. 600 to
$4,000; four per cent from $4,000
to $4,000; five and One-half per
cent from $4,000 to 100000 and
six and one-half per cent over
100000.
The original, as passed by the
House on May 18th, provided the
following rates:
One per cent on the net income
up to $1,000; two per cent from
$1,000 to $4,000; three per cent
from $4,000 to $4,000; four per cent
from $4,000 to $4,000; five per cent
from $4,000 to 100000; and six
per cent in excess Of 100000. i
Present Rates Compared
All Of these compare in turn
with the present state income tax
rates which are as follows:
One per cent Of the net income
up to $4,000; two per cent from
$4,000 to $4,000; and three per cent
in excess of $4,000.
The measure presented Tuesday
by Mr.. Hamilton, which was refer
red Immediately to the Revenue and
Taxation Committee headed by that
gentleman, is regarded as the final
income tax bill for the present
session 1t is the keystone in the
arch of additional revenues recon-
mended by Governor BOggs early
in April after it became critically
apparent that only more taxes
continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
W. =: : y. C. Evans
Further Explains
The Bonding Issue
In Letter To The Editor
The City's Chief Exec
utive Answers Ques-
tiOns Asked In The Ed
itOrial Columns Last
Week.

Mayor Edward G. Evans has
written the Milford Chronicle ex.
planning further the proposed bond
issue for sewer and water exten-
slons. The letter is Straightforward
ana answers the questions asked in
an editorial in last weeks issue
OF the Chronicle. We herewith
publish the letter in full. All ell
lgible voters should read II care
fully. 1t deserves full considera-
ton Of all voters. The letter fol-
lows:
Editor
The Milford Chronicle
Milford, Delaware
To further clarity questions
raised in the editorial in last weeks
issue of the Chronicle, these had
been explained at the public hear
ing, 13 citizens being present, at
which representatives Of the state
Board of Health and engineers from
Gilbert Associates were present and
went over the many aspects of the
proposed bond issue.
0lhce the city accepted the sew
age and industrial wastes from a
large poultry plant some twelve
years ago, they must continue to do
so, under whatever conditions the
City sets up by Ordinance. In de-
signing the additions to the sew
age disposal plant, the design was
based on continuing to take the
effluen from the poultry plant, with
solids removed and effluent pre-
treated by the poultry plant. If
the wastes were entirely taken from
the plant, the disposal plant would
have had to be larger and would
have cost approximately 100000
more than the present estimate.
Therefore. the City wiz assume
tall the cost of, the required en-
+ largement Of the sewage plant, with
the poultry company assuming the
cost Of removal Of solid wastes and
pretreatment of the effluent
Some years ago, in 1886 and 1887,
bond issues Of 1885, 900 and s105,-
900 were approved by the citizens
to expand sewer and water facil-
CONTINUED on page two)
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Getting Memorial Park
Ready For Riddles
Formal Opening viii Be Held On
July 4th; Draining Pond

Memorial Park, MilfOrd's Kid
dies Swimming and Play Area, is
being made ready for summertime
use, with members of the local
Coolies unit, Puptent No. 4, and
other volunteer workers working
there each Sunday afternoon,
cleaning up the area and replacing
or repairing the recreatiOnal
equipment. The initial work ses-
sion" was held at the park on Sun
day, May 18th, and another "ses-
sion" was held there the past Sun
day, with the result that the bath
houses and much of the play
equipment is ready for use; these
sessions will continue until the
entire area is in tip-tOp shape.
Inasmuch as present plans call
for the draining and cleaning of
Haven Lake during June, the for
NAL re-Opening of Memorial Park
has been moved back to July 4th,
when an all-day program, similar
to that offered at the park last July
4th, will again be offered.
Puptent No. 4, sponsors of Mem
Orial Park, and Blue Hen Post No.
6483, V. F. W., owner Of the park
area, have both expressed a will
ingness to cooperate with the Red
Cross, school officials, and other
interested groups in arranging for
maximum use of the Memorial
Park facilities; in fact, negotia-
tiOns are now underway leading to
the staging of swimming instruc-
tiOn classes at the park during the
month of July. Similar classes were
held at Memorial Park last August
continued on page sevenl
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Fisher Employees
Win New Honors
Jim Rogers, ElWOOd Clendaniel. c,
Walter Wharton Are Listed

Three veteran employees Of
Fisher Appliances, Incorporated,
Milford's oldest and largest appI-
ance dealers, namely Jim Rogers,
ElWoOd Clendaniel and c. Walter
Wharton, have recently been hon
oTed by the Westinghouse Corpora
tiOn, for their ability to qualify in
the Westinghouse Quiz Game,
Freedom Rings.
The aforementioned gentlemen
were the recipients of generous
cash prizes for the able answers in
the contest and the prizes were
presented this week by Jack
Schwab, who is the westinghouse
representative for the Eastern
Shore.
Mr.. Edwin L. Fisher, president
OF Fisher appliances, added his
personal congratulations to those
extended on behalf of Westinghouse
by Mr.. Schwab, to the "Quiz VIM
ners"
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Junior OfC
Of Milford
Has Formed
Its Staff
William ]. Watson, Presi-
dent For 1858; Officers
Will Be Installed At
June Meeting By Gov.
J. Caleb BOggs.

The newly formed Milford Junior
Chamber of Commerce held it's Sec
ond dinner meeting in the "Blue
Room" of the Hotel Windsor in
Milford, Delaware, on Friday night,
May 22nd, 1853
At this meeting, the incumbent
officers presided and election of
officers was the order of the night.
Officers elected, by secret ballot
are as follows; President, William
j. Watson; Executice Vice, Rich
ard Barto; External Vice, Walter
Muncy; Internal Vice, Marvin
Lightcap; Secretary, Glen Watson
Treasurer, Gilbert wilkins; Direc-
tor, (2-year), Merrett Tatman;
Director (1-year), Harvey Marvel.
The Junior Chamber of Com
merce has all the indications of be-
coming one of Milford's many pro-
gressive organizations. Founded
solidly on high principles and
morals, it has set itself toward a
goal of service. Young business
men are cordially invited to ex-
plore, the many possibilities the
Junior Chamber has to offer among
which is prestige.
The State elections were held on
Saturday, May 23rd, and Richard
Barto was elected State Vice Presi-
dent. 1t will mean a great deal to
the Chamber to have ore of its
members on the State Officers posi-
ton. Harvey Marvel was campaign
manager and did a great deal in
promoting the local candidate, Mr..
BaTtO.
The next meeting will be held at
a pending date in June. At this
meeting, Governor Boggs will be
present to perform the Charter
Presentation and the installation
of Officers.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Poppy Sales By VIEW,
Legion Successful

The annual Poppy Sales Cam
paign, conducted here each year,
by the areas veterans organiza-
tions and their auxiliaries was
highly successful with several
thousand Of the colorful Little
Flowers Of Remembrance" being
sold to patriotic Milford citizens.
The past Saturday, which had prev
iously been designated as the Off
Continued on page sevenl
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
State JayCees Elect
Dover Man Leader
Harold Parker New President;
Milford Man Vice.Prexy

The Delaware Junior Chamber of
Commerce, meeting in an all-day
session at SeafOrd last Saturday,
elected Harold Parker of Dover as
state president for the coming year.
Other state officers named were:
Thomas r. Dew of Wilmington,
Richard BartO of Milford, and
Arnold Spicer of Dover, vice presi-
dents. Joseph Otwell of Whining
ton, a past state vice president,
was named national director for
Delaware, after the group voted to
change the constitution and make
the office of national director an
elective office.
The group also adopted a resOlu-
tion recommending that the name
be changed from the U. s. Junior
Chamber of Commerce to the U. S.
JayCees. The resolution will be sub
continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

Mr.. Ashton urges motorists and
pedestrians alike 10 exercise ex-
treme care and caution, in an at
tempt to duplicate last years rec
ord.
The observance Of Memorial Day
usually is one Of the summers S
most dangerous holidays and this
year promises to- be no exception,
according to Mr. Ashton.
In pointing out the hazards Of
the holiday, Mr. Ashton emphasized
the danger Of speed, which Is a
contributing factor TO two out of
every five fatal traffic accidents. II
every driver would take It Just q
Continued On page fifteen)
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Dover District WSCS
Officers To Train

The Second Annual Officers
Training Day Of the Dover Dis
trict Woman's Society of Christian
Service viii be held on Wednesday,
June 3. 1858, in Goshen Methodist
Church, Milton, Delaware. The
morning session, which will con-
vene at ten o'clock, will include
a period Of devotons. lead BY Mrs.
William o. Hackeft. Secretary Of
CONTINUED on page fifteen)
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

That date, the new highway would
be placed in service earlier.
The Department had expected to
place the new highway in service
on May 18th, but weather condi-
tions in the early spring delayed
the work and the opening date was
extended to May 22nd. However,
the wet weather of the past week
forced another delay in the work
and the new date Of May 29th was
fixed.
When this new section Of the
dual highway is placed in service
Route 13 will be a dual or divided
highway from the Pennsylvania
continued on page fifteen)
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
CHRONICLE EMPLOYEES
TO HAVE LONG WEEKEND

The plant and business
offices of the Milford Chron-
icle Publishing Company
will be closed all day today,
Friday, May 29th, and Deco
ration Day. Saturday, May
SOth, reOpening at the usual
hour for business on Monday,
June 1st.
The majority of the local
stores will be closed all, day
Decoration Day, but will re-
main open until nine o'clock
this evening, Friday, May
29th.
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
VFW To Again Hold
Open House Fridays
VIII Resume Popular Observance
Beginning With Friday, June 5th

VIII AOSumO EOpulhE UDSeEFAMco
Beginning With Friday, June 5th
The once popular "Open House,
previously staged on Friday eve
nings at the V. F. w. Post Home,
Milford, will be resumed Friday
evening, June 5th, when a free
program of entertainment is offer
ed for the enjoyment of post and
social members and their guests.
The initial offering of a summer
time entertainment program will
feature Frank Gaca, Jr., talented
young musician.
A series of new talent shows are
being planned for the Post Home;
this series, entitled a Search for
Talent, will provide a number Of
Friday evening elimination tests
CONTINUED on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Camp Barnes VIII
Open On june 18th

Monday, June 18th, Is the date
selected for the opening Of Camp
Barnes for the 1853 season. The
Camp will run thru August 22nd
and Is divided into S separate
camping sessions Of two weeks
duration.
The Delaware Association 81
Chiefs Of Police who annually
sponsor the Camp viii take So boys
Continued On page fifteenl
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29

UIopIdyIHB Iut IaL68t IN DTOIIet
machines and appliances,
a Festival parade and Reds Foley
Grand Old Opry" show as a grand
finale.
This year the Festival will be
held at the Kent-Sussex Fair
grounds in Harrington, Delaware
on June 22nd, 2Srd, and oath. Rrin-
ton Holloway, General Chairman,
has named Ernest Killen and
George Simpson, both Directors OF
the permanent organization, as
Vice-chairmen Mr.. TSillen will also
serve as Publicity Chairman.
Plans are we'll underway for
Continued on page nine)
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
New Dual Highway In Kent Co.
vii Be Officially Opened Today

The State Highway Department has now fixed Friday May
Route 13.
Haber Engineer the Department explained
that should the remaining Completed before
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Be Careful On Memorial Day;
TheLife You Save MightBe Yours

BE Carefu-The Life You May the
Of the Delaware Safety
Many who Day holiday
this will be involved traffic holiday
Delaware perfect no-fataliy and
Milford chronicle., 1953-05-29
Complete Facts Are Assembled
On Delmarya Chicken Festival

m For For the sixth consecutive the Demfrya Chicken
De heid on the
originally started and where 24o presently
grown gghts Of the include cooking
contests selection Of the Festival
worlds largest frying 90 damee equipment show
The echo., 1953-08-15

in changing keep open mind wheewih to meet
conditions There only thing that remains chang
knowledge the changes when they come
and envab record of service rendered
Mississippi held in high esteem by all who
work. white ooed To be affiliated with such an Or
dignity and prestige that could be acquired
no other way appreaive the opportunity have
through the office of General Secretary render service ou
members.
Had it not been for membership
unbelievable low 1t who went
sunshine and persuaded and
women boys girls H. A. who after getting
applicants needless make collections in
odd Ship" might be kept afoat
npossbiy for the service rendered the AS
ISOLATION by offering small
the Quarterly Board awarding the Loving Cup quarterly giving
in making contributions presidents their
expense the Conventions and serving cold drinks in the
Boards
In this Convention high $4,000 for
business the Cooperative Membership Cam
president cash assist you in
your attending cold drinks and
A. Upper Money in which to put B. A money
you that these little extras small means OF
showing heartfelt appreciation for service rendered In other words
this S Appreciation in the 33rd Degree
Board debt of gratitude
difficult discharge On behalf should like to
appreciation for their and sound leader
felt to The Board acute con-
responsibility theirs and they fully realize the i'm
portance of the Board to the Association in general
with the office 1900 Some
might that they desired do because of i'll health etc.
tn eight house and
of the outoos the Association We
stop the midst of work and give thanks to our
the smooth sail that have had during this past
this did about solely because of
our goodness however feel that is the results of the large
number we'll wshe VINO continue seHu up PeuoS our oe
Continued page
The echo., 1953-08-15
GENERAL SECRETAnYrS ANNUAL
REPORT
FISCAL YEAR
1858
1858


Members Friends:
months 1865 days 50 weeks $3.50
report
Hobrok Benevolent Association fiscal
year
indeed happy make the work that has
prescribed Constitution
beyond other have tried
plus
had the glorious years that has been
in the that have been employment
that this the fact that cooperative
unsinted indicative fine
fellowship which continued through the
years fellowship
yor present
office Your hard
nothing and for wish thank
you from the depths of heart
you o office of General
Secretary with weghy responsibilities 1t
of the Association lags in the office will naturally
the presidents the field have interesting and well
the office going to inspire the presidents the
all worked hard during this Campaign which terminates
Although did reach goal marvel
wcuj have happened with the large number of members that
number of deaths that have had
Association had not had on the Campaign.
taxing mentally physically and yet
would rather be
have worked working
the business of the Association running the
Secretary conducted during his tenure
of the fact that he who set the
will be less than force
and satisfied not to forward with time We live
The echo., 1953-08-15
Dear Secretary:

Dear Secretary:
This comes to say that l have
attended II annu al Conventions of
the H. r. A. but have never felt
as thrilled over a convention as l
did this one The Convention that
just closed was a record breaker"
and will be preserved in the Ar
chives of the Association.
The program was SO well arrang-
ed by the secretary that l would
refer to it as a work of master
mind. Her fore Thought and fertile
brains have made warmer place
in our hearts for her.
Never before were the local presi-
dents given a donation Presidents
and members were given cold
drinks and ice cream. Prizes were
given to every president in the
Association. A trophy was award
ed to the most outstanding worker
| for the past fiscal year. All Volich-
ers held by the local presidents were
cashed
! must mention the wonderful
Talent Night program. II 100, was
a master piece.
Behind the success and enjoyment
Of this Convention lies the fact that
our General Secretary worked hard
to make this Convention and we
give thanks and credit to her for
it.
I close by saying, with out a
vision, people perish. But with fore
light and a vision nation prospers.
Live on General Secretary until } on
hear voice saving, well done.
Mr. A. J. Barnett.
HattiesbMg, Miss.
The echo., 1953-08-15
Dear Miss Larkin:

Dear Miss Larkin:
Allow me to say just a few words
about the 63lh annual session Of
the II. B. A. 1 have been q member
of the H. B. A. for SO years and
have visited all Of the meetings.
This is one reason why I love the
H. B. A. and when sisters and bro
theirs meet on the same level mo
picks and no pets" we cannot help
but have a good fellowship:
Miss Larilin, | told you that the
1852 Convention was the best that
had attended but it seems as if
our thoughtful secretary has made
me take that back The 1858 Con-
vention was the cream of the crop"
It was the best l have ever attended.
I shall clssG by saying this short
prayer:
Lsre bless eur General Seere-
tary, Miss Matte l.. Larkin May
she be loved by all Of ls better
Lord, help me to work harder as an
agent, To bring IN new members
and to set up new lodges IA 1854.
Amen.
The echo., 1953-08-15
And There

To the presidents. members and
friends of the H. b. A.:
l am still happy over the success
of our last convention. This Con
vention was wonderful and I feel
that our General Secretary Jumped
a city block" (Smile).
I have been attending the Con-
vention for more than 20 years and
never in this period of time have
the Conventions been so splendid.
1t was just the best all the way
around The General Secretary
really knows how to entertain the
local presidents and visitors
The echo., 1953-08-15

Dear Secretary;
l am feeling very well today l
have been little i'll since the Con-
vention.
I enjoyed the Convention and I
think the program WIS catlined
nicely. The platform decoration
was beautiful and the annual re-
port made by you WIS fine. The
workshop topped it all
This was the best Convention that
I have ever attended.
Reverend James Patrick.
PROF. Fl. c. DRUMMOND
The echo., 1953-08-15
FErEFvT n Y
MRS. EArT4IE ANDERSON
H. p. A. No. 25

Door Miss Larl,in:
This comes to let you know how
ero4 ~ am for She d0rftil 'yav
ia which you conducted the Con
vention. It was so wonderful and
ahovesall I am so appseciativ@ #
tho workshop. l have been mspireS
10 dc NV best. Thank YOU soain
| wonder at times. what ceuld we
do without you. I avn pravins 10
GENE UP with y requirement Of
We Ssat GeAveatieA -
The echo., 1953-08-15

Dear Secretary:
! certainly enjoyed the Conven-
ton. You had fine report, the
best I have ever heard
Miss Larkin, you must take it
easy because you san over work
yourself and ruin your health. The
preMsm was fine.
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