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Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29

into drinking water.
Fluoridation equipment was pur-
chased-and has been delivered
as the result of action last year by
the health board with the support
of the Chamber of Commerce. Pro-
visions have been made in the cur
rent city budget to defray the cost
of the equipment.
Arguments Rehashed
Monday. nights meeting in city
council chambers was mostly oc-
cupied with rehashing the popular
arguments for and against fiuori-
dation. DR.. Clyde Nelson of the
health board explained the bene-
fits of a fluoridated water supply
and said the small quantity of
chemical added to the water could
not prove toxic.
DIR. o. A. James of the health
board, also praised the benefits
of fiuorine and urged that the
equipment already purchased be
put to use. However, he said the
board did not want to run counter
to the wishes of the majority of
the people.
IF you do not want these bene-
fits, we do not wish to compel you
to receive Them" he said.
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
Fight RACES Over
Use Of FluOrine

Controversy over the introduc-
ton of fiuorine into the citys
water supply confines to fare
with the issue landing back in the
lap of the city council.
A petition protesting the install
lation of equipment to put fuorine
in the city's water is expected to
be presented to city council on
May 1G.
The petition suggested by Dr.
Leslie Dobson, secretary of the
Board of Health, is the outgrowth
of a meeting Monday night of the
protesting group with the Board of
Health and physicians and den
lists of Milford.
Referendum Asked
Albert Peterman, a spokesman
for the Directing group, suggested
that the matter be taken to the
people in the form of a referen-
dunn to be held in conjunction with
the regular city election next JAN
uary.
mayor Edward Evans objected
to holding such referendum at
election time, since candidates
would be forced to take sides in
the issue and it would have an un-
desirable effect on the election.
DR.. Robert A. Reed, president
of the Delaware Dental Association
spoke on the benefit to children
teeth of the Introduction of fluorine
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
DELAW ARE WIN 6

NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting of the local
Civil Air Patrol Squadron will be
| held on Tuesday evening, May 10,
at 1880, second floor of the Com
munity Building. What's say we all
be on time-and bring that new
member with youi
GUEST SPEAKER. MAY 10Th:
At the meeting, scheduled for
Tuesday, May 10th, the local Squad
ron will have as It's guest speaker
First Lieutenant Robert Schwab,
of the Interceptor Command, sta
toned at the Dover Air Base. 1t.
Schwab will present interesting
material pertainirg to the Air De-
Tense Commands mission, and will
show Air Force films on the sub
ject. The meeting is open to all
persons who may want to attend,
and especially so to young people,
Is to IS years of age. Students at
the local high school should get in
contact with Cadet Commandant
Jack Webb, and he will fill you in
on the details of becoming Cadet
in the Civil Air Patrol.
ATTENDANCE AT MEETING:
The attendance at the meetings
is picking up, there being four
teen members and four visitors
sitting in" at the last gathering.
However, a few faces were not ac-
counted for-were you one of these?
We still need MORE members
plus the attendance of the ones on
the inactive" list. What say we
make an effort to be there on the
10th of May at 1880 p. m.-sharp!
LAST MEETING:
AT the meeting held on Tuesday
night in the Community Building,
many interesting "slants" were dis
cussed about the Squadron build
ing to be erected in the near fu
ture. Also, discussions were held
on other various CAP activities.
Lit. Earl Wigs, training officer,
presented a film, Aircraft Safety,
to round out the meeting.
WORK CREW:
A Work Crew has been clearing
the area allotted to the Squadron
for it's building. This crew starts
work every Saturday and Sunday,
weather permitting, between $50
and 900 a. m. If the building is
to be erected in the VERY near
future, the grounds must be pre-
pared for its foundation. What do
you say: If you've got some spare
time Saturday or Sunday morning,
how's about stopping by and lend
ing hand!
IN THE HOSPITAL:
????? Dawson, men,
Der of the local Squadron, is in the
Kent General Hospital, Dover. with
a broken back. He has a TV ser
vice at Magnolia, Delaware. Hope
to see you on your feet again soon,
Dawson.
RECEIVE RED SERVICE RIBBONS:
1t Norton Leverage and 1t. Earl
Wigs, Operations and Training
Officer, respectively. were surprised
at the last meeting night when they
each received a Red Service Rib
bon, awarded to members who have
completed a total of at least 500
hours of active participation in
Civil Air Patrol functions and have
at least two years service. Congrats
to you, Earl and Norton-only 500
more hours and two more years to
go before the White Service Rib
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
Ocean Downs Plans
For Banner Meeting
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ted $4,000 Trot and $4,000 Pace of
the Ocean Downs Stake No. ! for
3-year- olds on August 8 and A re-
spectively.
Of the IL early closing events,
the $1,000 Delaware Pace which
will feature the inaugural card on
July 26 drew the biggest entry
60 nominees. The $1,000 Eastern
Shore Pace for 2-year-olds and the
$1,000 Maryland Trot were the next
biggest attractions, with AZ and 46
nominees, respectively.
The quartet of $4,000 fast class
features---2 trots and peces-also
were we'll received. The $4,000 Caro-
linas Trot on August attracted 10
stars of the diagonal gait. Hughie
Boy, which has been winning at
Roosevelt 3aceway this season.
heads the II entries for the $4,000
New Jersey ] ace on August 6.
Twelve top trotters. including the
free-for-all speedster Toni Darnley,
have been named to the $4,000
Presidents Cup Trot on August II.
The $4,000 Baltimore Pace on Aug
ust g lured 10, headed by Billy's
Lady. tie feet pacing performer
driven by Johnny Amato and owned
by Marlin and George Shriner of
Taneytown, Nd.
Meanwhile, the winter and spring
training colony of some 230 trot-
tiers and PAGERS at Ocean Downs is
now being dispersed Many stables
are now at Roosevelt Raceway in
New York. and others already have
set up headquarters at Rosecroft
Raceway. which leads off the Mary
land Harness Circuit with a 20
night meet beginning May G. The
Maryland season continues with
20-night meets opening juno at
Laurel Raceway and June 20 at
Baltimore Raceway.
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
Mill Fire Fatal
To DOUer Painter
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and barred windows, hampercd the
the volunteers.
The man was pronounced dead
by DR.. Rhoslyn Bishoff, who said
so per cent of the body was covered
with burns. The body was turned
over to Kent County Coroner Ro-
land M. Trader.
The deceased painter had been
working nights in painting the
Fariess house while the owner
was away, it was understood.
Mr.. Harrington is survived by
a son. Francis Harrington, Dover;
two sisters, Mrs. Anna Fox. Leip-
sic, and. Mrs. Ida Scott, Willow
Grove. Pa. and a brother, Frank
Harrington of Leipsic.
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
TOWN WITH TEETH

COLUMBIA, S. C. Up Just
how many false teeth are lying
around the streets? police are ask
ing. Officer G. A. Shealy recovered
one set which a soldier lost down
gutter drain after he coughed at
the wrong time. Meanwhile, how
ever, there was news story about
the soldiers plight and woman
reported she had found his teeth.
Ownership OF the second set has
not been determined
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
sTORK sPEEDER FINED

MIAMI, Fla. Up Labor pains
don't justify excessive speed, says
Police Chief Walter Headley.
He upheld a $50 fine against a
woman accused of speeding SIS miles
an hour through city streets to a
hospital where her baby was born
four hours later.
1.-THE woman endangered not only
her own life and that of the unborn
child, but the lives of others. If il
was an emergency, she should have
called an ambulance" said the
chief.
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
SPECIAL DRIVE

DANVILLE, Ill. Up Letter
carrier Leonard Mcbride has what
many rural route mailmen have
long wanted. It's car appropriate
ly trimmed in red, white and blue,
with a right hand drive so that he
can deposit mail in boxes without
moving from the drivers seat
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
EXPENSIVE FUND

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (A) -
James Bailey was looking for a
restaurant when his car went out
of control and crashed through the
plate glass window of a drugstore.
1t came to rest against the lunch
counter causing $4,000 damage.
Booked on reckless driving
charge, Bailey, 30, explained.
Il was driving fast because | was
hungry and in hurry to find a
restaurant"
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
Boys State Closes
Annual Sessions
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president of the Kent County Levy
Court, on the county form of
government.
The Senate passed without a
dissenting vote bill to estab-
cities and towns, but another bill
affecting incorporated cities and
towns, which would provide for
municipal street-aid fund from
state motor fuel taxes, was defeated
in the House, q to three.
Both houses adopted a reso-
luton putting the boys Legisla-
ture on record endorsing efforts
of the American Legion attempts
to secure Delaware Legislature
funds for continuing its educa-
tional and training program for
children of veterans of World War
I, World War II, and the Korean
conflict "who died in service or
from disease. wounds. or DISABLE
The House defeated, by lack of
a three-quarter majority vote, a
bill to appropriate 100000 to the
Department of Civil Defense for
purchasing of equipment and for
performing other services.
License Plate Bill
The Senate passed bill provid-
ing that the Delaware automobile
license plates have embossed on
them First State
The Senate approved, IL to 1,
a measure enabling the Kent Coun-
ty Levy Court to borrow up to
1915, 200 to build an addition to
the Kent County Court House.
The Senate passed, 13 to 1, a
bill in regard to the education of
exceptional children which is de-
signed to maintain the status quo
of the program and establish 40
new special class rooms.
The House passed a bill pro-
viding for mandatory Jail sem
fences, plus fines, for narcotic ped
dlers.
The Senate passed a measure
providing for sessions of the gen.
eral assembly as designated by
stature and at such other times
as the governor may convene it.
The Senate passed IL to none,
bill creating a State Board of
Correction to administer prisons
and correctional facilities in the
state
The Senate approved unanimous
ly a bill for reappointment of mem
bers of the House of Representa-
tives, Absentee voting bill did not
get to a vote in the Senate.
Legionaires Edgar S. Slayer, w.
Lyle Mowlds, and John NJ. Long
botham were among the boys pre-
ceptors who stayed on the job with
Boys State Chairman William Mel
vile through out last Saturday, as
they had practically all the three
day session, instructing and help
ing the boys.
Mr.. Mowlds, who is state direc-
tor of vocational agriculture, stuck
to the task despite a sprained ankle
suffered Friday when he stepped
into a depression, where bricks
had been, on the pavement in front
of Legislative Hall. The bricks
were replaced last Saturday.
The boys Legislature brought
the session to a close with adop-
ton of resolutions thanking the
officers and men of the Dover Air
Force Base for entertaining them
during their stay here. The Ameri-
can Legion, state officials, and
legislators. and all others who aided
in making the affair a success. The
boys this year were quartered at
the air base and the base and the
base authorities took them on a
tour of the installation last Friday
afternoon and put on an aircraft
demonstration for them.
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29

NEXT MEETINC:
The next meeting of the local
Civil Air Patrol Squadron will be
held on Tuesday evening, May 10,
at 1880, second floor of the Com
munity Building. What's say we all
be on time-and bring that new
N, ON hor with wont
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
FALSE TOKENS

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Up Sales
on tokens from defunct out-of-
town bus line Zoomed when col
lectors" found they resembled the
ones used in st. Paul buses. The
Twin Cities Transit Co. said $3.50
worth of the spurious tokens show
ed up in it's coin boxes one month.
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29
GET A HORSE!

SPRINGFIELD. Mo. Up Ma
rion Sherman, SIS, has almost-but
not guite-bypassed the automobile
age. Sherman has piled his trade as
q horseshoes smith in the Midwest
for 4S years.
As to autos, 81 wouldn't give you
five cents for the best car in the
world" he says. 81 prefer horses"
He owns a car he admits apollo
getically, but he says it's an old
heap and Il haven't washed it for
10 years"
Sherman isn't hard up for bust
moss. He says he has more horse
shoes, orders than he can handle
Classified Ads Get Results
Milford chronicle., 1955-04-29

In the so years since a match
company promoted free book match
es with tobacco purchases, the
practice has grown to a point where
more than two out of each five
matches in the us. cost consumers
nothing.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-02
LIONS
DISTRICT GOV.
William o. FOrshey, Jr., New
Castle, Elected at COnven-
tiOn at Atlantic City
SUCCEEDS FURNISS

William o Forshey, Jr., of New
Castle, Delaware, was elected Dis
trict Governor of the thirty-six
Delaware Lions Clubs at the an
nual Multiple District % Conren-
ton in Atlantic City, N. j., which
closed May 28th. Mr. Forshey
succeeds Howard Furniss, a hotel
operator of Milford, the present
executive officer of Delaware. Mr..
Forshey is employed as a research
chemist at the DUPONT Expcrimen-
tai Station. He is past president
of the Wilmington Manor Lions
Club and is a member of the
board of directors of the New
Castle Presbyterian Church. The
convention of the Delaware, Mary
land and District of Columbia
Lions endorsed the candidacy of
Frank ]. Horty of the Wilmington
Club for the important post of In
ternational Director of Lions In
ternational, contest which will
be decided at the Lions Interna-
tional convention in Atlantic City.
June % to 25.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-02
End of the Year Party

A party marking the end of the
year will be held by Senior Girl
Scout Troop 101 on Monday, June
6 at the Youth Center at 7:15 pm.
Each girl will invite date to at
tend as her guest. The program
is being arranged by committee
of scouts including Janet Wick
ham, Lux Kerr, Tarun Comegys,
and Barbara Shortt. The girls in
charge of refreshments are Alice
May David, Jacqueline Roe, Ray
anne Coyle, and Bobbie Lee Har-
ris. Decorations will be taken
care of by Gail Lurty, Kay O'Con-
nor, and Carole Wickham. The
leaders are Mrs. Martin Golden
and Miss Joyce Riley. The scouts
are also planning three-day
camping trip from June 1918.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-02
BATHING BEACH
OPENED SAT-
Large Crowds Used Lake
Como Beach During Week
end and Monday
LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT

Favored with hot, clear weather
the beach at Lake Como got off
to an auspicious start on the first
weekend, with a large crowd on
the afternoon of Memorial Day as
a climax. Many of those at the
beach with their children were
from Dover Air Force Base, and
the young people of the Smyrna
area also availed themselves of
the chance to get the first sun
burn which will lead to good
coat of tan. According to Town
Manager Rex. D. Gilmore, there
were 325 single admission tickets
sold during the weekend. This
means that much larger number
of persons used the beach, as
children under IL years do not
pay. Some Smyrna residents also
purchased their season passes for
families, and it looks as though
the new season at the municipal
bathing beach is under way. plans
are being formulated for the open
ing of the concession in the near
future. Life-saving equipment wi !
be purchased after the authorize
tion by Town Council which fol-
lowed the suggestion by Brinton
Reynolds, Jr. at the recent meet
ing of council. Mr.. Reynolds list
ed the necessary equipment as
outlined by the American Red
Cross, and the council expressed
appreciation for his interest in the
towns welfare and proper hand
ling of the beach. Residents of
Smyrna report some damage to
trees during the brief but violent
wind and rainstorm early Sunday
evening. The wind came with the
roar of railroad train and lash
ed limbs in the Herrin' Hill area.
The police report that the top of
a tree fell on Monrovia Avenue,
at the eastern edge of the town.
Weather permitting it is expected
that the first work on the sewage
disposal plant will start by the
end of this week.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-02
WORKSHOP AT
UNIVERSITY
Rose Hill Principal Named
Director of Community
Resources Workshop /
PROMINENT SCHOLAR

DR.. Harry o. Eisenberg, princi-
pal of Rose Hill Minquadale
School, has been appointed direc-
tor of the Community Resources
Workshop at the University of
Delaware, Dean William Q. PEN
rose announced today.
The prominent scholar, who has
been associated with eight differ
ent schools during his extensive
career, will conduct study of
the economic and social resources
in the community and their rela-
tionship to education, as well as
analyzing social science theory
of institutional relations.
DIR. Eisenberg, who received his
ABB, MS. and Ed. D. degrees
from Temple University, is a con-
sultant to the state Unified School
Legislative Committee on leaves
of absence.
Some of his publications in
clude: "a Study of Resident and
Nonresident Pupils in H 6 h
School," "a Comparative Study of
Assessed and Sales Value of Prop
erty," Supervisors and Teachers
at Their Best" "Field Trips"
Because They Want to Write" "a
spelling system for grades 1-6),
and contributions to Delaware
Poets of 1854"
A Phi Delta Kappa member, DR..
Eisenberg is chairman of the Bus
mess Educators Committee for
the program of industry visita-
tion, chairman of the junior high
school division of Foundation Pri-
gram Committee, member of the
executive committee of the Della
ware Association of School Ad-
ministrators and a member of the
national school administrators
group. The local school head was
member of the committee that
prepared Civil Defense procedures
for schools.
A life member of the National
Education Association, DR.. Eisen-
berg also is affiliated with the
Delaware Education Association,
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Smyrna times., 1955-06-02
ROTARY HEARS
G. w. WRIGHT
Superintendent of School Dis
trict Guest Speaker
Thursday Night
MEMORIAL DAY THEME

George w. Wright, superintend-
ent, Smyrna Special School Dis
trict, was the guest speaker at
the meeting of the Smyrna Ro-
tary Club Thursday night. Mem
orial Day was the theme of his
talk. He said that the year 1855
will be the 87th consecutive year
that Memorial Day has been OBJ
served. The issuing of an order
from the high command of the
United States Army resulted in
the first observance, and today it
is a memorial to the heroes of all
wars, and those who have served
their country, he said. In No
vember, 1868 Abraham Lincoln, in
the dedication of the National
Cemetery at Gettysburg, paid trib-
ute to those who sacrificed their
lives that the Union might sur
vive, and urged those present to
dedicate themselves to the unfin-
ished tasks that lay before them,
the speaker reminded his hearers.
He also recited the poem, "In
Flanders Field, and concluded
with prayer for peace through
o1lt tha world DIR O. T. Prickett
was chairman of program, and the
Rev. Walter L. Beckwith respon-
ed on behalf of the club. Clar-
ence Bodley and Howard Pletsch
directed group singing. George
Bryson presided and birthday
greetings were extended to Ry-
near w. Slaughter. M. " Bankert
was a visiting Rotarian from
Martinsburg, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1955-06-02
CHMDREN'S DAY AIT AlSBURY
Children's Day Program by Var
ious Departments of School

Children's Day Program by Var
ious Departments of School
The following program has been
arranged for Asbury Methodist
Church Sunday School. The chill
dren in Advanced Primary Depart
ment, under Mrs. Rebecca Deamer
and Miss Betty Jane Griffin will
sing song, "Tell Me The Story
of Jesus" Solo part by Connie
Griffin. Bruce Aiken, Carolyn
Lockerman, Randall Slaughter,
Clarence Collins, Jr., Shelby Har-
rington, Gail Mills, Jimmy Pritch-
ard, Drew Reynolds, Dianne Ser
verson, Kay Hurd, Roger Attix,
Betty Pearson, Willis Martin, Con-
ME Griffin, Ronnie Hoffecker, Ken
meth Newburg, Connie Uhlendorf,
Donall Faucet, Dottie Wilson,
Vivian Chambers, Nelson Ever
hart, Ronnie Reed, Billy Willis,
Joyce Getty, John Melvin, Ronnie
Powell, Patsy Pail, Billy Nowland,
Dolores Martz, Sandra Haley.
Primary Department
A Primary Department Playlet
Goods Flower Garden, will be
given by the class of Mrs. June
Short. Children, Deanna Smith
No. 1, Petey Collins No. 2, Linda
Hutchins No. 8. owner, Jimmy
Fleming; Mother Nature, Carol
Wright; Flowers, I'm order of rec
itations) Little Flower, Sadie
Frailey; Goods Garden, Janice
Rochester; 3-Pink Rose, Kay
Kraus; 4-Red Rose, Mary Turn
er; 5-Yellow Rose, Donna Pleas
anton; Crosses and Children,
Charlotte Still; Daisy No. l.,
herewith Wilder; 8-Daisy No. 2,
Bonnie Pace; 9-Pansy, Janice
Wilder; -Sunfiower, katherine
Urian; 11-Violet, Terri Lee Pleas
anton; 12-Bluebell, Patsy Pass
waters; 13- Buttercup, Karen
Whaley; 14-Forget-me-not, Kar-
en- Myers; 15-Morning Glory,
Marjorie Mills; 10 Blossoms,
Sharon Still; 17-Like Flowers,
Dottie Pleasanton. Gardeners:
Kenny Smith, l.; John Urian, q;
Donald Jones, 8; Jackie Poore, a;
Larry Anderson, 5; Leon Van
Arsdale, 6; Karl Krauss, z; Calvin
Foxwell, s.
Advanced Beginners Department
The following children are from
the class of Mrs. Harry Jones,
Continued on Page Twelvel
Smyrna times., 1955-06-02
ROAD-E-O
HERE JUNE IL
Final Plans for State Wide
Elimination Here Now Be-
ing Completed
JUDGES NAMED

Judges have been named and
final details planned for the state
wide eliminations for the Junior
Chamber of Commerce safe driv-
ing program, Teen-Age-Road-E-O o
which will be held in Smyrna on
Saturday, June IL. Herbert Brown,
state chairman for the event, and
member of the Clayton
Jaycees, reports that w. S. Nc
Kendrick, chairman of the Cover
nor's Safety Committee, will rep
resent Governor ]. Caleb Boggs,
will act as one of the judges and
present the prizes to the winners
at an awards luncheon to be held
at The Paddock following the con-
test. Also serving as judges will
be Charles r. Lemmel, of the
State Department of Public In
struction; John w. Jacobs, Jr.,
Chief of Police for Smyrna; and
Fred j. Sievers, general manager,
Delaware Motor Transport Asso-
citation, Inc. There will also be
present representatives of the Del
aware Safety Council and the
Pure Oil Company of Delaware.
Special guests at the luncheon
will be Mayor George M. Blendt,
representing ire town of Smyrna,
and Mrs. Henry c. Webb, CORES
pondent for the News-Journal
papers. Leon Tabb will assist
Mr.. Brown as chief scorer. There
will be representatives from each
of the Jaycees chapters in the
state, Wilmington, Middletown,
Smyrna, Dover, Milford, and Sea-
ford, as well as the Road-E-O
winner from each of these towns.
The state first-place winner will
receive a $100 war bond, and will
travel by air on an expense-paid
trip to the National Teen-Age-
Road-E-O in Washington, D. C.,
July 25-29. The second place win
ner will be named an alternate
of the national contest. State
winners of second and third place
will receive plaques. State win
ners will have chance to COM
pete in the national contest for
$4,000 in scholarships. Rules for
the state Road-E-O will remain
the same as for the city-wide
event, but the tests will be more
difficult, with an added road test.
The contest will start at 9 am. at
Smyrna Elementary School, and
the skill tests will be held follow
ing the written exam. The public
is invited to attend the statewide
event.