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Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Benson To Address
Interstate Banquet
Annual Aifair win Be AeId IN
Philadelphia, On December 9th

Annual AfaiF Win Be AeId In
Philadelphia, On December 9th
Secretary Of Agriculture Ezra
Taft Benson will be the main
speaker at the 18th Annual Ban-
quet Of the Interstate Milk Pro-
ducers' Cooperative in the Benia-
min Franklin Hotel on December
9Th, o. 1T. Hoffman, Jr., General
Manager of the Cooperative, has
announced.
The banquet viii highlight a
two-day meeting Of delegates rep
resenting several thousand dairy
farmers in Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey Maryland, and Delaware who
are members of Interstate.
Secretary Benson, a veteran OF
the farm cooperative movement,
was formerly executive secretary
tcontinued on page flVeD
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Segregation Polls
Are Due Saturday
Referendums Will Be
Held In Milford, Harr-
ingtOn. Georgetown,
Houston And Green
wood November 20.

Five doWnstate communities have
decided to hold segregation refer
endum tomorrow, Saturday, NOVem-
Der goth. They are Milford, George
town, Harrington, Houston, and
Greenwood.
In Milford, all citizens Of voting
age residing in Milford School
area, are urged to cast a ballot
for or against segregation in the
Milford Schools. The resulting
opinion, according to the poll spon-
sOrs, will be presented to the Gov
ernOr for the purpose of emphasiz-
ing the feeling Of the Milford resi-
dents regarding the subject at is
sue. 1t is also planned to forward
this opinion TO the U. S. Supreme
Court.
The referendum in Milford is
being sponsored by a group Of local
citizens and the sponsorship is
not affiliated with any civic or
other like type organization.
The ballOting will be held at the
American Legion Home on the Re
hObOth Cutoff, between the hours
Of 10000 a. m. and 1900 D. m.
At Georgetown, a group of in
| terested citizens of the Georgetown
Special School District, comprising
members of both races, met No
vember 4th, to discuss the subject
of integratiOn in the public schools.
+ Since it was the opinion of this
| group that citizens of both races
should have the opportunity Of ex-
pressing an opinion on this impor-
tant subject, it was decided to hold
a public poll on Saturday, NOvem-
Der goth, from 100 D. m, to 600
lip. m, in the Georgetown Fire Hall
This group feels that public
schools, even though separate
should have adequate facilities.
T All citizens, 21 years Of age and
residing in the Georgetown Specia
| School District, are requested Il
participate in the poll
The same procedure VIII be fol
Flowed as at regular school elee
tion.
I AT Harrington, the public pol
| will be held at the Harrington
High School from 500 a. IN. to 800
q. m. Both eOlored and white an
Eeligible to vote.
+ AT Houston, the DOLL is beine
sponsored bv the Parent Teachers
/ Association, which is affiliated
continued on page islx)
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
New Youth Group
Is Formed Here
Daughters Of COOiette Club Meet.
ing On Alternate Tuesdays


A new youth organization, con-
sisting of schOOl-age daughters of
members Of COotiette Club No 498,
has recently been formed here.
Having as its aim ITO Help
Others, the group Of 10 little
girls meets on alternate Tuesdays,
and works on projects that are of
benefit to other less fortunate
youngsters; appropriately enough,
the group has chosen THE Busy
Bees as the organization name.
During the current month, "The
Busy Bees" are making favOrs and
decorations for use at Christmas
parties to be given at the v. r. w.
Post Home, here, and at the Gov
ernOr Bacon Health Center, Del
aware City. Candies, for distribu-
ton at these and other parties, are
also being packed.
AT present, the Busy Bees con-
sist Of the following girls: Nancy
and Ruth Ann Kniceley, Bonnie
Jones, Kathleen Nevin, Regina
Deeney. Carolyn Kicker, Karen and
Kristie Carter, Connie Savage and
Diane Miltiades
Al committee Of COotiette mem
bers, Mrs. Barbara Kicker, Mrs.
Lyn Jones and Mrs. Rebecca New
Ia, directs the activities Of the
group.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Training Plan NOJU
Available At DOUer
Former Air Force Members
Eligible To Participate
In Program

Former members Of the Air
Force are urged to take advantage
of the Reserve Mobilization AS
signee-Designee Program present
ly available through the 1737th
Ferrying Squadron stationed at
Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
Reserve training with this Organi-
cation assures the participant a
MATS, Continental Division, as
signment in the event of recall to
active duty.
The program is designed to afford
training that will assure the re-
servist of maintaining proficiency
in his military speciality and will
keep him in close contact with af-
fairs at an active Air Force Base.
Training is conducted on an in
CONTINUED on page nine)
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Head OF u. S. Legion
To Visit Delaware
First Official visit OF S. P. Collins
Due On December 9Th

Seaborn P. Collins, national COM
mander of the American Legion,
will pay his first official visit to
Delaware in that capacity, Decem-
ber 9Th, it was revealed this week.
Announcement Of the fOrthcOm-
ing visit by the national command
er was made at a special meeting
of commanders, vice-cOmmanders,
adjutants and other officials of all
posts of the Department of Del
aware, held at Walter L. Fox Post
No. 2, Dover
Natiopal Commander Collins,
whose home is in Las Cruces, New
Mexico, will inspect posts in Will
mingtOn and throughout the state.
He will be feted by several local
posts during his visit which will
be concluded December 8th, when
he will leave for Philadelphia.
Harry S. Zerby, of Georgetown,
state commander, presided over
the session, assisted by the follow
ing past department commanders: :
Charles A. BurrOus, Jr., of Smyr-
ma; George .Ehinger, of Dover;
(cOntinueu on page 8iEl
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Century Club Ladies
Hear Nary B Jones
Chief Operator For Tele-
phone Co, Addressed
Group Monday

Mrs. Mary b. Jones Of Dover,
chief operator for the Diamond
state Telephone Company. spoke
TO The members OF the Milford New
Century Club on Monday, having
as her subject Your Voice Is You"
She was presented to the members
man for the afternoon Mrs Jones,
knowing whereof she spoke, hav-
ing been in the employ Of the tele-
phone company for a number Of
years, related many helpful hints
20 make ones voice naturals pleas
ant and distinctive. Using a tape
recording machine she played to
her audience several types Of
voices, indicative Of their charac-
CONTINUED on page ten)
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
All Achievement
Banquet At Sussex
Gala AFFAIR Was Attended By Over
Three Hundred Persons

Three Hundred Persons
The annual Sussex County All
Achievement Banquet, held in
Grace Church Hall, last week, had
an attendance Of over 300 All
members, their parents and friends.
Martin W. Johnson, III, presi-
dent of the Sussex. County All
Council, presided and DR.. Thomas
G. Mulligan, pastor of Grace
Church, gave the invocation. Prof.
ect pins for completion of at least
one project during the year were
presented to 346 ALI boys and girls
in Sussex County, a number Of
whom we're also winners of state
awards. Samuel GWinn, State All
Agent, made the presentation of
State awards and William H. Hen
derson made the special awards.
Four All Clubs in Sussex COun-
ty were accorded Special hOnOrs for
having attained 100 per cent project
completion. The Dublin Hill Yellow
Jackets, near Bridgeville, have
maintained 100 per cent project
completion for two previous years,
this being the third time they have
held this standinR The Delmar Lit
tie Oaks Club has completed its
Continued on page eight
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Date Is
Set For St. John 5
CHRONICLE OUT DAY
EARLIER NEXT WEEK

Because of the Thanksgiv-
ing holiday, the Chronicle
will go to press a day earlier
next week, coming out on
Wednesday instead of Thurs
day. Because of this, it will
be necessary to. have copy
in the office, both advertis-
ing and news, a day earlier
to assure publication. Classi-
fed forms will close at Tues
day noon instead of Wednes-
day, as will display ads. The
papers will be placed in the
mails early Wednesday after
noon and will be delivered
early Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Fire Company At
Slaughter Beach
George COhee Is First
President OF Memorial
Volunteers

Taking into cognizance the fact
for a long time the thriving beach
community Of Slaughter Beach has
sOrely needed the services Of its
own volunteer fire company. "A
group Of citizens recently met and
organized the Memorial Volunteer
Fire Company Of Slaughter Beach.
The Officers of the up and coming
new organization are: President,
George Cohee; Secretary, nj. Has
well Plummer; Treasurer, James
Wilson; Fire Recorder, John Me-
Kee.
The new officers and member
ship, a total Of twenty, are plane
ming to institute a campaign for
Continued on page seVen1
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Senior Class Play
At Harrington Ionite

"He Couldn't Marry Five IS the
amusing title Of the three-aCt
comedy to be produced BY the
Senior Glass Of Harrington High
School in the High School audi-
torium on this Friday, November
18th. The title describes the major
plot Of the play which Is an about
q young man who goes to visit q
family with FIVE eligible daughters
and falls ID love with each one a.
them! TO make things worse. the
sisters all fall ia love with the
young manor think they do. If
thie isn't complicated situation
for any young man to find himself
in we'd like 10 know what is. III
seems hopeless but after many
laughable situations, everything
finally straightens out to every
bOdy's satisfaction, through the
common sense advice of the girls
CONTINUED on page ten)
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Hospital Bazaar
Being Held Today
Sponsored By Auxiliary, 10 Is Being
Held Next 10 A. 8 P.

The annual Hospital Bazaar
and Bake Given by the Womens'
Auxiliary Of the Milford Memorial
Hospital IS being held Friday Mo-
vember 18th. next to the A. e r.
Store from g. m. to 9 p. m.
Tables are piled with attractive
gift items. An oi the profit will
60 to pay for equipment. in the
PHYSICAL Therapy Room at the
Milford Memorial Hospital
The Auxiliary members have
been extremely busy getting ready
for the Bazaar. Mrs. Robert Bay
mum, Mrs. w. Dean Kimmel and
Mrs. Edwin Fisher are chairmen.
Mrs. Leslie Dobson and Mrs. j. B.
NAPLES have been working to sup
ply the bake with delicious home
made cakes and pies
Much sewing has been done for
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Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Veterans Day Is
Observed Here
Blue Hen Post Participated In
Memorial Services

veterans Day, 1854" was ap-
propriately observed here on No
vember 11th with exercises spOn-
sored by Blue Hen Post No. 6483,
V. F. w. The observance consisted
of outdoor services, at II a. m, at
site of the War Memorial, in Plaza
Square, and a flag presentation at
the Banneker School later in the
day.
v. F. w. Post Commander Paul
J. Duphily was the principal
speaker at the outdoor exercises.
In his talk, Commander Duphily
traced the history and significance
of the November 18th observance,
pointing out that sfter the close
of World War /, November 11th
was designated as "Armistice
Day" and was observed annually
as the anniversary Of the signing
Of the Armistice that ended the
1914-1S conflict; the V. F. w. lead
er went on to explain that. as a
result of the fighting of still an
other World War and Of the Korean
Conflict, "Armistice Day., as such,
lost some of its significance, and
(continueu on page fivel
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Parents Guests Of
Houston All Club
Cardinals Held Annual Fete Last
Saturday Evening

The Houston Cardinals All
Club gave their annual banquet
in honor of their parents and
friends, last Saturday evening in
the fire hall at Houston, with 1876
attending. The guest! speaker was
Dr. William Burnham Simpson,
Superintendent Of the Caesar Rod
ney School District Richard Simp-
son, club president, was the toast
master. ~
DR.. Simpson, a former Houston
boy, son Of Mr.. George b. Simpson,
was introduced by the incoming
club president, Bobby Reynolds.
DR.. Simpson talked on causes OF
and remedies for Juvenile Delin-
Quency.
New officers, in addition to Bob
by are: vice president, Carolyn
Davis; secretary, Connie Parvis ;
treasurer, Eileen Webb.
(continuod on page BeVen)
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Plans For
New Poultry Houses
Stronger, More Substantial Houses
Are Being Urged

Are you planning to rebuild
your poultry house after Hurricane
Hazel? Silas McEIenry, assistant
Extension poultryman at the Uni
versity of Delaware, offers many
suggestions to make a stronger,
more substantial house.
The houses you rebuild can be
hurricane proof, reminds McHenry.
ITe recommends a foundation wall
two feet below the ground with a
concrete footing eight inches thick
and is inches wide. Many old
houses which we're damaged, were
just setting on blocks with no
solid foundation.
Two types Of houses popular in
the Delmarva area are the gable
roof house feet wide-facing
east and west and the shed roof
house "a to so feet deep-facing
south Wall construction may Be
concrete block. board covered with
asphalt roofing, cement asbestos
fcontinue1 pn page fivel
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
Gov. Boggs Proclairns
Thanksgiving Holiday
Calls For Observation OF Thanks.
giving I'm Churches Of Choice

Governor J. Caleb Boggs today
called upon Delawareans to OBJ
serve Thursday, November 25th, as
Thanksgiving Day and express
our thanks for the many favors
and privileges which we enjoy as
American citizens"
The chief executive pointed out
that we should also take special
note as we gather in the Houses
of Worship of our own choosing
that as Americans we enjoy a
heritage hitherto unknown to man,
and let us pray for guidance that
we may always be worthy of this
heritage by tempering our own
lives with justice and mercy to-
ward others with whom we are
associated.
Governor BOggs also declared
that because of our blessings we
should endeavOr to share our sur
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Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
StGte-lUide Poultry Meet
Scheduled For December

poutrymen them recently
and hurricane Hazel spite Of that there
profits
there still living in it for
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
TO accept Nominations For
Josiah Marvel Cup ArU0rd

Delaware State Chamber Of that will
nominations or the m annual Josiah Marvel Cup Award avail
Irrespective Of
has given outstanding community society
something worthy
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-19
DeJ0uUare ASC Farm NetUs
Tells Committee Election

Delaware farmers will have opportunity to cast their ballots
for ASC committeeman
all farmers November
returned the by
or pOstmarked not later than midnight
regulations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
Small Volume Listed
In Quietly Mixed
And Static Market
BY me Assoelcssd Press

NEW YORK, June 18.-The
stock market was quietly mixed
today with q few individual is
sues standing out.
With only o few exceptions.
price changes in either direction
were very small.
The static nature Of prices was
matched by small volume. Bus
mess was at q slower pace than
yesterdays 100000 shares.
Leaning lower were the rub
bers. distillers, railroads, and
chemicals. Tending higher were
Steels, farm implements, air
crafts. building materials, and
electrical equipments. Otherwise
the market was mixed.
Montgomery Ward was in de-
mand at a fractionally higher
price. st. Joseph Lead, up q
fraction yesterday gained around
a point today.
General Electric, the top of
the most active list the past two
days, opened on 5000 shares up
Ia at 43 and then held steady.
Deep rock oil fell between 2 and
8 points in mild activity. Cana
dian Pacific Railroad was higher
and quite active at times.
Oil shares were under selling
pressure in the American Stock
Exchange following rumors that
the Pacific Northwest would get
its natural gas from United
States sources and not Canadian
under a decision of the Federal
Power Commission.
The bond market was mar
rowly mixed. U. S. Government
issues in the over the counter
market were steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
Business Briefs

Heavy construction contract
awards in week ended Monday
amounted to $317,924,00 COM
pared with $325,516,000 in the
preceding week and $685., 684. 900
in the like week last year.-En-
cheering News-Record and Con-
struction Daily.
Rail freight carIOadings last
week increased by 85,268 cars.
1919 per cent greater than the
previous week; the 697, 583 cars
were 1860 cars or 1875 per cent
below the corresponding week
last year.
Fire losses in the U. s. during
May are estimated at $685.
900, a decrease of 8 per cent
from losses of $64,239. 900 for
May, 1858, and a decrease Of
20.1 per cent from losses Of ST.
033,000 for April, 1854.
New freight car deliveries in
May totaled 3,173 compared with
4.038 in April. and 6,582 in May,
1858.
Capital Airlines in April earned
$163.741 Tvs. $313,264 for April,
1853.
Carolina Power q Light for
IL months May 81 earned ST.
532, 1868 or $40 per share vs..
$7,139,O24 or $2.91 q share in
like period 1858.
Oklahoma Gas g. Electric for
IL months March 81 earned S.
1877, 1858 or $1.81 a share VS.. $5.-
931, 668 or $1.90 per share in
1858.
Public Service Of Indiana for
IL months April 80 earned SILL
979,819 VS.. $10.649.362 in 1858.
James M. Stay, former assist
ant dean at Duke University and
a member of a Durham. N. G. in
veStment securities firm, has
been named vice president Of the
Federal Reserve Bank Of Rich
mond to handle personnel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
Retail Sales Gain
Slightly in Week
Over the Nation
BY the Asseeiated Press

NEW YORK, June 18.-Retail
sales. in the week ended WedneS-
day gained slightly over the pre-
ceding week but remained below
a year ago, Dun & Bradstreet
reported today.
Easier credit terms and re-
duced price promotions were
used by many merchants to
stimulate shoppers interest, and
the largest number of sales oc-
Cured in medium and lower
priced items.
Dun & Bradstreet estimated
the total dollar volume of retail
trade for the week to be 2 to 6
per cent below the corresponding
week a year ago. Regional esti-
mates varied from comparable
1853 levels by the following per-
centages: New England, down 5
to 9; Midwest, down 4 to 8; East
and Pacific Coast, down 2 to g.;
South and Southwest, unchanged
to down 4, and Northwest, up 2
to down 2.
Apparel sales improved slightly
from the previous week but the
demand for women's and chill
dren's clothes remained low.
However. sales of mems clothing
increased substantially in all
parts of the country and were
estimated to be 10 per cent
higher than a year ago. Lug
gage sales also expanded during
the week.
Food purchases remained at
about the previous weeks level
and continued ahead Of last
year. Favored items were eggs,
dairy products, fish and fresh
vegetables.
Sales Of houseware depart
ments picked up, with outdoor
furniture picnic supplies, china
and glass gaining in popularity.
Calls for cooling devices picked
up but not as much as had been
expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
Foreign Exchange

NEW YORK. June ls R.-Foreign
dollars, others in cents unchanged un-
less otherwise noted): Canadian dollar
in New York open market. la per cent
Europe-Great Britain. pound, PSI %;
30-day futures, 2.S1ls; 60-day 2.S1N;
9O-day. ASIA: Belgium, franc. 2.O0s4;
deutsche mark, %. IS; Holland guiider
26.44, on OF; Italy Ira, .16h; Portu-
gal, escudo, $50; Sweden, krona. 1894;
Switzerland. franc. free. 1894; Den
mark. krone. 1870.
Latin America-Argentina, free, 7.24;
Brazil, free. 1.S5; Mexico, S.02; Vene-
zuela, bolivar BOOB.
Far East-Hong Kang dollar, 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
Chicago Grain

rallied on the Board OF Trade. today
after spending the first couple Of hours
puttering along near closing price
Wheat led the upturn. There ap-
peared to be considerable buying OF
the bread cereal from those who have
been on the short side Of the market.
failing to get back to yesterdays I'M
ish.
Wheat near noon was "a to cent
- higher, July 81 81 oats UNCHANGED to
q higher, July, 73h. rye A-h higher,
S SHlS es Iy sCyssans ana "a . Lover 70
cents hundred pounds higher, July
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
Dividends Announced

NEW YORK. June IS GR.-Dividends
announced:
RA1ulaP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
Authority to Override
Nevada Divorce Upheld
By the As.oeiossd Press

MONTGOMERY. Ala. June
18.-Trial judges authority to
overrule a Nevada divorce decree
where the legal residence of
either party is questioned was
upheld by the Alabama Supreme
Court yesterday. The tribunal
agreed with a lower court deci-
sion which nullified q Nevada
divorce granted to Alfred Turner
Of Mobile. Ala.
Mr.. Turner was married in
1929 and he and his wife sepa-
rated three years ego. Both
"have lived practically all their
lives In Mobile County," the
court observed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
Tobacco Markets

UPPER MARLBORO, Nd. June Is lF1.
CUSDA)-There was . ffrm market yes
Maryland auction points.
The Federai-State Market News Serv.
ice reported one basket Of choice thin
a hundred pounds. This was the high
est price of the season for Q company
purchase. The previous high for an in
Only a Comparatively light volume
Of tobacco was up for sale.
Auction sales "wednesday amounted tc
81, 1920 net pounds and averaged $53.77
Season net sales totaled 1S,O51,32t
pounds for S56.25.
Deliveries to the Maryland Tobacco
cooperative Wednesday under the Gov.
eminent loan program were around
one-flfth Of the auction sales.
Auction bid averages per hundred
pounds on q limited number Of repre-.
sentative US. grades were:
Grade US. Thursda!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION,
To the Holders of
Washington Gas Light Company
Refunding Mortgage Bonds,
$40 Series due 1875

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pur.
suant to the provisions of the Mortgage and
Deed of Trust dated January l, 1888, as
amended and supplemented, between Wash
ington Gas Light Company and The Chase
Trustee (under which The Riggs National
Bank of Washington, d. c., is Successor
Trustee), and the provisions of the Supple
mental Indenture thereto dated July IS,
1851, between Washington Gas Light Com
pany and The Riggs National Bank of Wash
ington, d. c., Trustee, Washington Gas
Light Company will redeem the following
Refunding Mortgage Bonds, 311To Series
due 1876, on July IS, 1854:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
New York Produce

NEW YORK, June 18 Up CUSDAl-
Wholesale egg prices were steady to irm
selling prices based on exchange and
other volume sales.) New York spot
quotations follow:
Extras (4S-5O lbs.l, 1910; extras. large
(45-4S lbs.l, $685.: extra medium, "a
34h; standards. large, 1924: dirties.
(4S-50 lbs.l, 3e-4O; extras, large, .45-48
lbs.), SO. 3S; extras. medium, 34-34h.
Browns-Extras (4S-5O lbs.l, 3S1a-39k;
extras extras medium. .aISs s aosa iOs'
includes nearby: Whites-Top quality
(4S-5O lbs.), 4O-41; mediums, 34-34h;
smalls. 27-27ha: peewees. 1913 Browns
diums, 34h-35; smalls, 27iz-2S: pee
wees. 1919.
Butter unsettled. Receipts. 624, 400.
Prices unchanged.
Cheese steady. Receipts, 63.691.
Prices unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-18
New York Cotton

Movements ZEE Is Cotton ns sutuFss We're nas
row during the forenoon today. The
market showed mild signs Of rallying,
but it soon petered out in the face Of
ing in new crop months by New Orleans
and commission houses. Distant october
maintained its gain for the day, but
1t was relatively inactive.
Noon prices were so cents q bale
lower to ! 3 cents higher than the pre-
vious close. July. 34.14; October, 34.09.
and December, 34.10.
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Gas Sales Show Increase

washington Gas Light Co.,
reported record sales Of 1884
S58 therms. . gain Of 7.6 per cent
from q year ago. Five months
sales reached Q new high Of
167, 900. 685 therms, an increase
Of Is per cent.