Milford chronicle., 1954-05-21

MOTOR VEHICLE RECEIPTS
State Motor Vehicle Commissioner
Harvey B. Spicer Of Georgetown
reported collections of $574, 800 by
the State Motor Vehicle Division
for motor vehicle registrations dur
ing March, compared with 1886, 800
in March, 1853.
Mr.. Spicer said his office is ex-
pediting work as rapidly as possible
in view of the huge increase in the
volume Of business which he esti-
mates is 20 per cent higher than
last year.
Commenting on the issuance of
specially-lettered tags to "ham" ra-
dio operators, Mr.. Spicer said that
each of these tags has to be pre-
pared by the manufacturer sep
arately and that those who apply
for such tags should realize that
some delay must be expected.
CLASS REUNION - Seventeen
OF the &c graduates in the Glass
OF 1924, Smyrna High School, at
tended the 30th reunion dinner held
Saturday night at Lepore's, Dover.
Ihlrty-three persons attended, in
Guiding husbands and wives of
graduates, and members of the fac
ulty serving on the staff at the
time.
Leslie w. Moore, MOntclair, N. J..
president of the class, acted as mas
ter OF ceremonies, noting that none
OF the class had died. Many had
proved successful in education.
science, medicine, insurance. bank
ing, and library work, he said.
The former faculty members
present were Mrs. Jean Martin
Hlrons, Philadelphia; Miss Mary
Holland, West Chester, Pa: Miss
anna B. Beckett and Mrs. Iosenb
w. Ennis, Smyrna.
MISS Elizabeth Thornley,. who
was valedictorian of the class on
tertained the group informally AT
her home after the dinner.
COMPENSATION FOR VETS
World War II prisoners of war
who reside in Delaware. and who
may not have received the compen-
satlon due them, still have an on
portunity to collect it, Governor 7
Caleb Boggs announced today.
Governor Boggs received a com
munication from the War Claims
commission in which it was stated
that the filing time has been ev-
tended from April 8, 1853. to An
gust /, 1854.
Under Public Law SO3, S2nd
Congress, provision was made To
compensate each prisoner of war
VINO was subjected to inhumane
treatment or who was submitted tn
forced labor by the enemy at the
rate of $1.50 a day. Eligible Sur
VlYOrs OF deceased prisoners Of war
may also avail themselves of the
extension time for filing their
claims, Governor Boggs pointed
out
Forms for filing claims NAV he
obtained at the War Claims Com
mission, Washington 25, d. C.. and
must be used by all claimants If is
pointed out. Forms will also ho
available at the regional Office Of
the Veterans Administration in
Wilmington.
DOVER LICENSES BIKES-A
Dover city bicycle ordinance. re-
quiring a license of all bike owners
will go into effect June 1 The
license fee will be 25 cents at the
start and 10 cents for annual re-
newalS.
Provisions of the ordinance
adopted by City Council Monday
night as drafted by City Solicitor
James H. Hughes III on the basis of
recommendation of Police Chief
James E. Turner, Sr., are:
Dealers buying and selling used
bicycles must report their transac-
tions' and bike transfers must be
reported.
Bicycles operated on the city
streets must have good brakes and
both front and rear lights.
Not more than one person shall
ride a bicycle. Bikes shall not be
left unattended on sidewalks, Reck-
less riding will be a violation, as
will passing a stop sign or red
traffic light and failure to give a
hand signal in making turns.
Bicyclists are prohibited from
riding side-by-side and will be re-
quired to ride on the right side of
the street. No person shall ride
anyone else's bicycle without con-
sent of the owner.