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Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12

Mrs j. Ralph Carey is chairman
for gifts and articles for the Needle
Work Guild and urges members to
bring gifts to the December meet
ing
In Common Pleas Court, here.
last Wednesday afternoon, Judge
Isaac d. Short imposed a fine Of
$4,000 and costs on Horace Robert
Eskridge, Of Laurel for driving an
automobile while under the in
fuence Of alcoholic liquor Esk-
ridge had been arrested on Route 13
about a mile north Of Bridgeville
and arraigned on September s, be-
fore Judge Short. He entered
plea of not guilty and trial was set
for September IT, At that time
Judge Short reserved decision but
on October z handed down a guilty
verdict Eskridge was represented
by Daniel J. Layton, Jr The fine
and costs were paid and the man
released.
Thomas Woods, who pleaded
guilty on November Is, 1853 to
charge of assault and battery on
Pauline Turner, was sentenced to
costs and one day in Sussex Prison
on the charge Woods was accused
of shooting the Turner woman with
a single barreled shotgun, on
August %, 1858. near Collins Mill,
between Georgetown and Bridge
vile. The woman was not seriously
injured. Following the plea of
guilty on November Is, he was
brought into Common Pleas Court
and on recommendation Of DR..
Tarumianz, was admitted to the
State Hospital for treatment He
was released from there about two
weeks ago and the one day sentence
imposed on Wednesday took into
consideration the fact that Woods
had been in custody for almost a
wear.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12

Mrs. Barbara Harper and daugh-
ter Terri Lee returned after spend
ing some time with her husband
Pvt Paul Harper at Fort Belvoir,
Alexander, Va.
Mr. and Mrs Reynolds Minner of
RehOboth Beach spent Tuesday
evening with their sister Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. Preston West
gave a birthday party Thursday
night in honor of their mother
Mrs. Elsie Humphries natal day.
Present were Mrs. Mary Vickers
Mr.. and Mrs William Vickers and
sons, Emory and Dee, Mrs. Edith
McGee, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Vickers, Mrs. Grace Mitchell and
Sarah Beth, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Vickers of Georgetown, Mr. and
Mrs. Parent Vickers. Mr.. and Mrs
Farley Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
ClOgg and Sonny and Janey, Mr.
and Mrs. ElwoOd Vickers and
family. Mr. and Mrs. Curnie Clogg
and Mrs Ruth Baker, delicious ice
cream and cake was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Dukes, Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Justice and Mrs.
Maud Dukes spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Charlie Taylor at Harring-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard West and
Horace Hickman called on Mr. and
Mrs. Ward Cobb Sunday night Mr.
Cobb is i'll at this writing.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12
DAGsBORO
By Mrs. Essle Hickman


The beautiful basket of flowers
placed in the Bethel Methodist
Church Sunday morning were in
memory of little Wanda Joy Crop
per, placed there by her parents
Mr.. and Mrs Elisha CrOpper, who
passed away one year ago, Nov. A.,
1858.
The MYF Social and business
meeting met at the home of Gerald
Marvin and Ronald Steen, Monday,
Nov. Sth at 1880 p. m.
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. John
Betchum, Sunday guests were Mrs
Olela Steel and Mrs. Edna Justice
of BishOpville and his brother Mr.
and Mrs. viii Betchum Of Bethany
Beach, Mr.. Betchum isn't very we'll
We hope for a quick recovery.
Among the home talent acts pre-
sented Wednesday night at Milford
for entertainment of the Order Of
the Tall Cedars was Miss Gayl West
who sang two torch numbers that
were enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Brumbley
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Briggs at a family dinner Sunday
at Hickman's Restaurant near
Millsboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granville White
and family of Laurel spent Sunday
with their mother, Mrs. Sallie Bra
sure.
Mr. and Mrs. Melton Fisher of
MillsbOro called on their sister
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Long and
family on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry TOOmey and
family are occupying the home of
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Baker
(deceased) that they recently pur-
chased
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12
ROXANA
By Mrs. Alice Lockwood
Phone SelbytiIle 4lO5

Miss Regenia Lynch was very
pleasantly surprised Saturday, Oc-
tOber Both, by her boy friend, Mr..
Clark Reid, of Baltimore, by giving
her a birthday party at the home
Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
ter j. Lynch. The guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Mabry Lynch and daugh-
ter, of near FrankfOrd, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Little of Bridgeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lewis were in
vited but unable to attend. Deli
ciOus refreshments were served by
Mr.. Reid. Also, Mrs. Leroy ToOmey
gave a party Thursday evening,
November 4th, i'm honor of Rege-
MAS birthday which was the exact
date, and a number of guests were
present to help celebrate the occa-
sion. The hostess served ice cream
and cake, and Regenia received a
lot of nice gifts from both parties
May also add to this congratula-
tiOns and best wishes for two
parties each year.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12

Sorry to report that Frank Harp
er was moved to the Delaware
Hospital in Wilmington, Monday.
His condition still remains serious.
We wish him speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Goodwin. Sr.,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goodwin, Jr.,
are spending some time in the
South. At this time they are in
New Holland, N. C.
Miss Regenia Lynch, Of here.
Clark Reid Of Baltimore, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Little Of Bridgeville.
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Chroftowski and son in
Philadelphia. Mrs. Chroftowski is
the former Mrs. Lemuel Lynch of
here.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12
GEORGETOWN


The Town Council Of Georgetown,
in the regular meeting for N0Yem-
Der instructed the attorney for the
Council % institute legal proceed
ings for the collection of delin-
quent taxes and sewer rentals. The
attorney, Frederick T.. Whitney, was
also authorized 70 prepare an ordi-
nance governing trailers within the
town limits
The Council also called attention
% an ordinance which was passed
some time ago which prohibits the
planting Of trees, between side
walks and curbing on the street and
warned this ordinance viii be en-
forced. The recent Hurricane Hazel
pointed up the wisdom Of this Ordi-
nance since in places where trees
we're planted between sidewalks and
curbing the uprOOted trees tore
whole sections Of the sidewalks
loose. all Of which must now be re-
placed.
Two permits for abuilding alter
ations were granted by the Council
and Alderman Oscar b. King re-
ported the collection Of $4,000 in
fines during the month Of October.
Under extensive discussion was
the plan for street improvements
within the town and this plan win
be further considered at the next
meeting 0f the Council.
The Mayor as a whole went on
record expressing thanks and APP
probation for assistance rendered
during the hurricane. Especial
thanks we're extended to the State
Highway Department; The Dia-
mOud State Telephone Company;
Delaware Power and Light Co.;
The Georgetown Volunteer Fire Co. ;,
groups and the private citizens who
responded and aided in the huge
task Of clearing the streets and re-
storing order to permit moving Of
traffic and restoring utilities
The November meeting of the
WSCS Of Grace Methodist Church
was held in Grace Hall. Mrs Ed
ward B. Green. president presided
and received reports from officers
and Circle leaders. Plans for the
annual bazaar were discussed. The
bazaar win be held Friday and Sat
urday, November ~ and 13, in Grace
Hall. The women win serve a lun-
che0n on Friday and a dinner, be-
ginning az 4:30 p. M, on Saturday
Mrs. ElWOOd Short was in charge
of the program which followed the
business session. There were three
speakers-llrs. Short who talked on
India: Mrs. Douglas Rogers, whose
subject was Pakistan and Mrs.
Laura Adkins who talked on Cey-
Ion Mrs. Kenneth Rogers sang
The Lords Prayer" accompanied
by Mrs. Irma Bailey Roach. Assist
ing Mrs. Short in planning the
program were Mrs Roach, Mrs.
John King and Mrs. John Parker.
The Circle headed by Mrs. Mae
Pepper served refreshments.
Sussex Unit No s, American
Legion Auxiliary Joined in celebra-
ton Of the Legion Auxiliaries anni-
vefsary. with Sussex Post No. 8,
for a covered dish supper
Following the program the
speakers for which we're Miss Janet
Keller Of LAUREL Miss Gail Veasey
end Miss Joyce ConOWay. both Of
Georgetown Miss Keller told of
her triD TO Washington. d. G. to
Girls Nation and Miss Veasey and
Miss ConOWay reported too on Girls
State in Dover.
Members Of the Unit brought gifts
10 the meeting to be taken to the
Veterans Hospital, at Brack-Ex for
The Christmas Gift Shop The mem
hers Of Sussex Post No s donated
$1,000 toward this project Mrs
Emma Short is chairman in charge
Of receiving gifts from local Unit
members
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12
LOST ARGUMENT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - lP -
For % years, newspaper cOlumnist
Karr Shannon and his wife have
been pickering about who is the
best cotton picker Finally. they
decided to settle the issue in the
cotton field
Mrs. Shannon picked 46 pounds;
Karr trailed with 81.
"Whatll we argue about nOW?"
complained Shannon.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12
SUGGESTION BOX

ROANOKE. Va. - up - City
Manager Arthur W. Owens won't
be surprised if he gets a suggestion
about timing in his suggestion
box. He overlooked his appearance
on a radio program known as
Suggestion Box" and the station
had to fill in with recordings.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12
with tRe I8O-FIP StratO Streak vs. !.
ALI-NTW sTRATO-s7REAK We PERFORMANCE

Here's an engine so responsive it almost
anticipates your demands so thor
Oughly proved that it will make even
more enviable POntiac's reputation for
dependabiHty and economy. Three and
half million miles of testing stand back
Of Pontiac's Strato-Streak V-8.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12
All-NEW HANDLING EASE

New vertical king-pin front suspension.
new parallel rear springs and new re-
circulating ball steering let you take
corners and curves almost effortlessly-
cushion road shock so effectively YOU
experience an an-new driving sensation.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs Israel Townsend
spent last week with their children.
Mr. and Mrs John Eisenbrey att
Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Goodwin and
family had as their dinner guests.
Sunday, Mr and Mrs. Clarence Col
Inns and daughter Joan, Of Har-
rington
Mrs. Wilson Long and daughter,
Of GumbOro, visited her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raleigh Wilgus and
her brother Delmar Wilgus
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12
BEAUTIFUL ALL-NEW PANORAMIC BODY

Pontiac's new panoramic body provides
sweeping vision all around, with new
panoramic windshield and extra-wide
rear window. Front seats are three
inches wider and, despite a roof line
almost three inches lower, there is no
sacrifice of head room.
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12

u. S. Census figures indicate that
American men averages 8.3 years
of schooling while women get S.5
years
Milford chronicle., 1954-11-12
EXCITING All-NEW INTERIORS

Never has a car priced next to the lowest
extended so exciting an invitation to
relax amid so much luxury. Pontiac's
all-new interiors with fine fabrics and
feathers perfectly keyed to the Vogue
Two-Tone body cOlors-are unsurpassed
for beauty and charm at any price.
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-03
80
20TH CENTuRY FRoNTIER

Shortly after World War III, Hanson w.
BALDWIN, eminent military analyst, wrote in
the New York Times that eff any one ele-
ment can be said to have decided this war, it
was American industry; this writer feels the
war would have been lost had that industry
failed In the tremendous demands put upon
i. IN Mr.. BaldWin's opinion that was
the major lesson Of the war which Ameri-
cans should never forget.
American industry as we know it today
Is living proof that there is no such thing as
stagnatiOn m the inventiveness and prOduc-
tive capacity Of free men. At the present
time half Of the nations employment can be
traced directly to the research laboratory.
chemistry has become a basic industry
whose development has far oUtpaced the aV-
erage individuals knowledge of its effect on
his life.
Advances in the use of chemicals in medi-
cine, food clothing, agriculture, construc-
ton materials, ETC., would fill volumes. For
example IN 1919, in the fertilizer. field, a unit
Of plant food cost farmers an average of
94o6, ln lS45 the same unit cost only $17S.
Fertilizers containing about 80 per cent more
Plant 1ood than p years ago are available
today, yet they sell for considerably less.
This is just one illustration in thousands.
Growth of the chemical industry has
been typically American. Competition and
research have brought tremendous benefits
to our country and our people and at the
same time the cost of such benefits have been
held to a minimum. Chemistry is q 10th
century frontier opening the way to living
standards, opportunity and employment be
yond calculation. it is also another dramatic
chapter IN the epic Of American industry
which we should never forget.
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-03
Washington Letter = By Robert Nelson TaYlor

are working themselves into a simi-
lar state in trying to cope with it.
But it now appears, according to
DR.. Alfred II. LaWtOn, Medical Re-
search Advisor of the U. S. Air
Force (where they have syndrOmes
toO) that the most generally effec-
tive and agreeable remedy is
nothing new, but a solace mankind
has enjoyed for nearly $500 years.
In a recent address on the health
problems growing out of world
crisis a.. and an ever-increasing
urge to speed up" Dr.. LawtOn said:
FThis strenuous and continuous
drive results in a depletion of the
energy reserves and produces a
constantly increasing number Of
cases of stress and fatigue. Re-
Search and clinical reports show
that tea is as good an agent
for the relief of fatigue as any that
has been offered. Tea provides re-
lief that is both immediate and sus-
tanned. Actually, tea is a versatile
beverage, and depending on the
results desired, may be prepared so
as to be mild and allowing
sleep, or it may be prepared robust
,... :. and a true stimulant"
People drink teta for it's stimu-
lating effect, says DR.. LawtOn, and
scientists see nothing wrong in that.
Psychological testing" he says,
bears out that cup of tea gives
an immediate as we'll as a delayed
lift without inducing secondary de-
/ pressing effects tends to
/ facilitate mental and muscular ef-
fort, diminish dTOwsiness and ia
tigue and produce a sensation Of
comfort and cheerfulness :"
But in 81 centuries of popularity,
according to the historians, no one
/ has ever heard of a ''Tea Drinkers
Anonymous" Will you have lemon
or cream, one lump or two? Bottoms
up =. and down with the syn
drOmes!
Bad Penny
Jacob A. Malik, a rough rooster,
Matched politically in the BOlshevik
Revolution, and with no love for
the United States, is back-to take
the place Of the late. but not la
mented, Andrei Vishinsky as Rus
sia's head man at the UN.
From 194S, when he succeeded
Andrei A. GrOmyko in this post
until 1852, when 0Vishinsky took
over. Malik distinguished himself
by his tOdghness and his dead-pan
ability to offer the most outrageous
proposals without looking foolish.
We can expect more Of the same.
Seeing Is Believing
Day before Thanksgiving the
National Capital was treated to a
grisly parade. There we're no bands,
no drum majOrettes, Washington
replica of the Liberty Bell, mounted
on a truck led the mOtorcade, toll
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-03

ing through city for its 1854 traffic
dead.
Twenty tow cars followed, each
dragging the remains of fatal
wreck. A sign on each stated the
number it had killed. Next came
a hearse, and following that, rolled
three long, fiat-bed trailer trucks.
Each was lOaded with black-draped
cOfhns, 48 in ALL Each bore a
sign stating that it represented a
pedestrian, passenger or driver and
the location of the killing. There
were little collins as well as big
ones.
The Police Departments safety
cruiser" broadcast announcements
of Safety Day, December Is, over its
lOud-speaker. A sign on one truck
summed it all up: Don't take a slay
ride"
Washington, parade-happy city,
stood still-and pondered.
Not Too Far Apart
In his Thanksgiving week press
conference, held on Tuesday rather
than on Wednesday as has become
customary, President Eisenhower
came out for "cO-existence", parried
the adjective peaceful, and re-
minded the reporters he had always
urged that we had to be alert and
vigorous and strong. He said he
knew Of no better advice to Ameri-
cans in these times than the college
commencement speech admonitiOn
to keep their head in the clouds and
their feet on the ground.
Within hours, came the news
from Peiping of the trial and SEN
fencing of 13 Americans as "spies",
to serve years to life. Thus, whether
the President would have given his
observation-disclosures advice had the
press conference been held on
Wednesday, becomes an interesting
speculation
In reply to a precious question he
pointed out Russia's one underlying
underchanging motive, world revo-
luton and the dominance Of a Com
muist, Centrally-contTOlled world
state and that losing sight
of the basic objective would be the
greatest error we could make. And
twice the President side-stepped
questions designed to draw criti-
cism Of Senator KnOwland's views
on foreign policy and his right to
air such opinions.
Hence, it looks from here as il
those Democrats who look hope
fully for a breach in the Admin
stratiOn on this grim issue are
likely to be disappointed. That the
President and his (present) Major
ity Leader may see eye to eye in the
not too distant future, will be more
the result of events than of per-
] suasion on the part of either.
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-03
I'm THE AIR FORCE
BY Eloino Tc,Wnsond Diekereer
9 IoWnsond Diekeroon

the same time prepared fuel con-
sumption forms, weight and bal
ance forms and Enumerated other
papers which are necessary before
the jet bomber can begin its mis-
sion.
Even though all crew members
had worked many hours the prev
ious day before their flight they
STILL went to the aircraft four
hours in advance of take OF time
TO check all the planes equipment
outside and in. For example here
Is some Of the Observers check list
that he goes through before taking
on: check inVerter Voltages, check
positioning Of all switches, circuit
breakers, fuse lights, operations Of
balistic control. navigation unit, ra-
dar scope adjustments. and this
goes on and on about four pages.
Everyone on board NEVER omits
checking the election seat pressure
gauges and checking to see the
safety pins are pulled allowing the
catapult to operate Since this ship
travels in excess Of 500 miles an
hour the conventional way OF ex-
iting an aircraft can not be used.
This election seat means life to
the boys in the event Of an emer-
gency.
Hayes says standing beneath the
AZ looking up at it just seems
phenomenal that science has ad-
vanced to the point where they can
get so many tons Of airplane so
high in the air and at such high
speeds. The metal skin Of this
plane is the thickness Of a pack
Of cigarettes. The boys Affection
ately refer to it as the lame duck
while sitting on the ground be-
cause the swept back wings drOOp
toward the ground. Yet in fight
they move vertically several feet.
Gosh! There is so much 70 tell
you about this plane, the men and
their equipment I just feel swamp
ed with 1t all. First Of all the boys
have to wear different helmets (Or
brain buckets" as Major Kaden
calls them). These helmets are
made Of as light material as poss-
ible, but since they contain radio
head sets and oxygen masks fastens
to it, it seems quite heavy after
wearing it a few hours.
Going down the runway in the
AZ Hayes was just amazed at the
acceleratiOn and then the rate Of
climb and how quietly it all was
executed. Being the fourth mem-
Der of this three man crew Hayes
observed for what seemed like min
utes and then they were calling in
to get clearance to the California
bombing range. We took Sc hours
to drive to California this summer
and the boys were there in less
than 3 hours.
At the bombing range 40 seconds
seemed like a life time because OF
a malfunctiOn in the bomb system.
And to get real corny-''Read me
next week to see how the four
1 space men lived a life time in 40
seconds"
Thanks again for reading me.
Always,
Elaine Townsend DickersOn
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-03
INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU WASTE
YOUR CHARITY DOLLARS

Americans are a generous people-but
their often unquestiOning, careless generOs-
ity fosters charity rackets" and makes life
easy for inefficient, badly managed fund
raising organizations.
We recently read an article that gave a
new slant on the whole business of giving,
together with helpful tips on how to tell
worthy charities from unworthy and how to
make your charity dollar 90 farthest.
The subject is not a new one, as everyone
knows, but It merits repeated emphasis in
an era when too many people toss out coin
with utter abandon for every conceivable
charitable cause, whether legitimate or
straight himham.
The article that we read said that about
S40O0,0000O0 is given for charity each
year, with S121 1000 ,000 of this huge sum en-
rlching purely fraudulent outfits. But con-
sidefate part of the four billions pOurs into
the Golfers Of organizations whose opera
lions are so loosely administered that only
snail proportion Of the ''take" is put to
constructive purpose
IT is the duty Of the giVer to decide first
Of al what he wants to do with his philan-
thrOpic money and then through careful in
Nestlsations to make sure that the agencies
he selects are competent to make the best
possible use of it.
Reassuring IS Che finding that the various
Community Chests and the American Red
Cross rate tops for efficiency On the other
hand It is noteworthy that, of the l1iller-dis-
ease drives, heart ailments, which cause
most DEATHS get the least money, while polio,
vsaicn kills the feWest gets the most. Cor
leetiVe measures certainly seem indicated on
This score.
But the main need stands out Investigate
before you give, and try to make sure that in
giving your money you are not feeding the
sWlndleTs who use the poor, the unfortunate
the afflicted, as cOme-Ons for the meanest
rackets on earth. And if you catch any OF
these gyps red-handed, let the police know
about it.