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Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Milford Organization Is
Complete; Examina-
tiOns Will Be Given
Here March 81, April
1st And End.

A chest X-Ray meeting was ra-
Gently held at Milford CITY Hail
with rs people representing twenty
TWO organizations in the community
represented, including press and
radio.
The drive will be headed locally
0y Mayor Edward C. Evans and
Mrs. Marianne B. Durocher. with
City Manager Stanford C. Marvel
serving as Executive Director.
Mayor Evans, presented Mrs. Vic
torla Worden from the State Board
OF Health, who explained how the
A-hay survey was conducted in
1853. Mrs. WOrden, explained that
IN 1858 total of ten units were
used during the height of that
survey. This year it was explained
TWO units will be in action. thus
explaining why fewer stops will
be made.
Chairmen for the various depart-
ments were announced as follows.
Hostesses, Mrs. Jonathan S. Willis.
Publicity, Robert H. Yerkes. Sr
-1-NN&0t 4 OAAA 4 cAoo " GtgGE6e Hu0nG
Contacts, Mrs. Carlton Fooks:
ColOred organizations, Rev. D. A
Downing and Herchel Mosley; Bow
Scouts, Irwin Bowman: LYNCH
Heights, Mrs. Thereasa H. Webb
Schedules, pamphlets and loca-
tions of units were distributed to
all those present, to be in turn /
posted so the various persons be-
longing to the organization they
represented, would be afforded an
opportunity to study them.
In Milford the units will be here
on March S1st, April 1st and End. |
They will be located on the Walnut |
Street bridge panel and the hours !
follOw:March 31st-1O:OO a. m.-1:OO |
p. m. and 2:O0-5:OO D. m; April |
p. m. and 5:OO-s:OO
p. m; April 2nd-10:OO a. m.-1:OO |
p. m. and 2:OO-5:OO p. M; April |
lst at Sears, ROebuck-2:OO to 500 |
D. m.
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
State Hospital
Auxiliary Meets
Group Were Privileged To
Hear DIR. Fritz A.
Freyhan

Members of the Kent, Sussex
and New Castle Counties, who COM
prise the Women's Auxiliary of the
Delaware State Hospital, met at
Farnhurst on Thursday, March 3rd.
Those present were privileged to
hear DR.. Fritz A. Freyhan, Clinical
director of Delaware State Hos
pital and president of the National
Psychiatrical Association, explain
the use of two revolutionary new
70 rthe mentally in now
marketed under the trade names
OF Thorazine and Serpasil. DR..
continued on page fvel
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Local Stores
Are Now Open
Both Fri.-Sat.
S
New Store Hours Seized
uled In Compliance
With Requests From
Shopping Public; Be
comes Effective TOnite.

Milford merchants. at a we'll at
tended meeting last Friday morn
ing, decided to remain open both
FRIDAY and Saturday evenings un-
tll nine o'clock until further mo-
tice. ~
Ihe new hour schedule becomes
eHectiYe today, Friday, March 18th.
Ihe' meeting held In Varney Au-
QitOrlum, was held under the aus
plces Of the Mercantile Division
OF Milford Chamber of Commerce.
ana the session was presided over
Dy Courtney Buroh, recently an
pointed chairman Of the Mercantile
Division by Chamber president.
Wilson Sockrider.
The new schedule was adopted
Dy the merchants In order to com
ply with the request Of many shop
pers. some Of whom desire to shop
on Friday evenings, and some Of
Wh0m like to do their shopping on
Saturday nights.
Mr.. Burch stated that he intended
20 mold meetings Of the Mercantile
DIVISION at least once every two
months and quite possibly once a
month II the occasion demanded il.
Il was suggested at the meeting
that some thought be given to ways
ana means Of promoting business
through special days in addition to
the semi-annual Dollar Davs
winch have grown so successful
Y was the coneensus of opinion
that there should be six speciaI
Gays q year. at present, Dollar
DAYS account for four DAYS. two
ln February and two in August
Ihis could probably mean a Sprinr
salae Day and an Autumn bargain
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Bridgeville Lions
Minstrel April 13
Show WIN Also Be Presented On
April 14th And 18th

BridgeYille Lions Club introduces
Miss Glare FOrdham, who will an
pear in the Minstrel, April 13, IA.
Is. Bob Ricards, Jr., announced
this week that the services of an
outstanding entertainer had been
secured for the End Annual Lions
Club Minstrel, Miss Clare Ford
ham, pianist, vocalist, extraOrdin-
aire. Miss FOrdham is currently ap-
pearing at FOrds Cocktail Lounge,
Route 1S, Seaford Her musical in
depreciation at the keyboard in
eludes impression of the foremost
gal vOcalists in show business to-
day. plus many original arrange
ments Of her own. Clare FOrdham
started her professional career in
Tampa, Florida, in 1910 and has
appeared in clubs, theatres, and
restaurants all over the East Coast.
Currently a resident of SelbyvilIe,
Miss FOrdham has graciOusly con-
sented to loan her talent to the
Brtdgeville Lions Club for their
very worthy charity show. Her ap-
pearance and performance is be-
ing keenly awaited by all who have
seen and heard her perform and
the addition of this act to Stomp
IN at the Mardi Ora" is but an
other Star-Studded attraction which
promises to make this effort the
best amateur Musical Production
ever presented on the Eastern
Shore.
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Army Reserve Sets
Up Training Date

Starting May z, military life will
claim nearly 1000 Delaware u. 81
Army Reservists this summer when
10 Reserve units in the State viii
head for their annual two-weeE
nela encampments it was an
nounced today by Colonel Francis
q. barnes, Chief Of the Delaware
District IN Wilmington.
The figure represents an increase
over last year which estimated al
SOao in the Second Army area as
g whole, and which Second ARMY
Headquarters. Fort George q
Meade, Nd, acknowledges is the
most ambitious Army Reserve sum-
mer program in its history.
Omcers and enlisted men maxi
tcontlnued on page sfx)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
AT
Hospital Has
Plans
For Future
Will Sell Candy At Lions
Minstrel; New Set OF
Bylaws Will Be Cop
led For EdificatiOn OF
Membership.

Tuesday, March 8, the regular
melting of the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Milford Memorial HosDital
took place with the new officers
in charge.
Mrs. G. Franklin NAPLES presided
and Mrs. James Deputy acted as
Secretary.
Many plans for the ensuing
months were discussed. The Wavs
and Means Committee, under Mrs
Leslie DObsOn, will once more sell
fudge at the Lions Minstrel Show
on March oath, 25th and 26th. ONLY
the last half of the membership
viii be called to donate candy.
However, they would welcome do
nations Of fudge from anyone in
terested in helping the Auxiliary.
Mrs. Bryan Gibson reported a
membership of 535, including AZ
men members. Since the member
ship dues are only S1.OO, hope was
expressed that the membership
might be increased to 1000 within
a year or two.
All money from dues is used to
finance needs of the hospital. The
new entrance doors, for instance.
were purchased by accumulated
dues money.
The Gift Shop reported that Eas-
ter toys and gifts have been re-
ceived and will be on sale thru the
Gift Shop and Cart. Last year
there was most attractive dis
play and this year they have fine
assortment. Anyone interested in
Easter toys and gifts should stop
at the Gift Shop.
continued on page three)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Southern States
Meeting March 10
Members OF Community
Advisory Boards, Etc,
Will Gather In Dover
At Dinner Bell Inn.

approximately ffty-one members
Of Southern States COoperative's
community advisory boards, direc-
tors of affiliated cooperatives and
cooperative service Agency manag-
ers, from this region will attend
a meeting in Dover, Del, on March
is. The meeting will be held at the
Dinner Bell Inn and will begin at
1900 p. m, (EST).
An annual event, the meetings
are held to give the board mem
bers the opportunity to hear a re-
port on the operations of the CO.
operative during the first half of
the fiscal year and to discuss prob
lens and policies of the cOOpera-
tive as they affect the 2S3.OOO
farmer-members of the organiza-
t1On, who live in a six-state area.
Southern States District manag-
er r. w. Durham, of Laurel. Del.
IS in charge of arrangements for
the meeting. L. D. Caulk of Wyo-
ming, Delaware, a director of the
cooperative, will preside at the
W. T. Steele, Jr., Of the coopera-
-iVe's central offices in Richmond.
Va, will present the mid-year re-
port and lead the discussion on
policy and problems.
Topics to be discussed include.
u Maintenance of a sound finan-
,ial structure; (2) Democratic con-
.rol by farmers; 90 Across the
board service; (4) Public Specifi-
cations, and other subjects.
Attending the meeting from the
Dover area are: Rhesa w. Walton, |
edward Long, JT. Austin d.
smith, Abram F. Vaughn. all of
Dover, Del; Albert B. Cote. Ches-
void, Del; William Richardson. !
camden, Del; H. Clifford Clark, !
Aenton, Del, and G. Wallace |
Saulk. WOOdside, Del.
Attending the meeting from the
Del, area are: William
yecil Carpenter. George Robbins.
.ehu Davis, Howard Warner, Ralph
Fry Phillip Keller. and Robert
VarnOck, all Of Milford. Del, and I
alden Wilson, Lincoln, Del.
Also attending the meeting from
he Dover area are: Gus Wisk.
'axter Mckee, both of Dover, Del.
llwood B. Orwell, FELTON,. Del.
,homas M. Chambers, John T.
loore, both of Harrington, Del:
.obert E. Schreiner. Kenton, Del;
rancis p. Thomas, Marydel, Md,
nd B. Lee CUrrey, Wyoming, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Local Accident
Report To AAA
Milford Will Be Judged On
Submitted Figures,
Evans Says

A complete report of Milford's
pedestrian accidents and it's acct
dent prevention program was for
Warded to the American AutomobiIe
Association in Washington, d. C..
for judging in the 18th National
Pedestrian Protection Contest
Mayor Edward c. Evans annOunc.
ed today.
The Contest report form details
accident records. legislation and
enforcement, engineering, organi-
cation. school safety and public
information activities conducted in
Milford during 1854.
The AAA will judge the city with
other cities of the same population.
all over the United States. Winners
In the contest will be announced
Continued on page sikh
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11

Ine examination is open to
young American citizens between
the ages of II and 81. In general
an applicant must be a high school
graduate and physically qualified
for appointment to the United
States Naval Reserve. The physical
standards are approximately those
required for appointment to the
United States Naval Academy.
The United States Merchant Ma
rine Academy offers a fOur-year
course at college level. Qualified
graduates receive licenses as Uni
ted States Merchant Marine Off
GERS, Commissions as Ensigns in
the United States Naval Reserve
and Bachelor Of Science degrees.
Uniforms and textbooks are fur
nlshed by the Government. TUT
tlon' room and board, and medical
an0 dental care are likewise fur
nished. During the Sophomore year
the student is assigned to ocean
continued on page six)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Sell Tickets Drop Charge
+ or L ions Against Local
Minstrel Show School Head
May Be Reserved On
Monday, March 18th
At Shore Theatre; Fea-
lures Listed.

"Hey, Bud! GOtcha ticket to the
Lions Minstrel" That has been
the leading expression around
town this week, as the sixty-odd
members of MilfOrd's largest ser
vice club have taken to the high
ways and byways, selling tickets
to the Sixth Annual Lions Minstrel
and Fun Fest, which will be held
in Shore Theatre, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, March %.
"a, rs. Curtain time, 8:15 D. m.
Tickets are $1.OO per person.
Tickets may be reserved on Mon
day, March 14th, at the Shore Thea
tre, only, however, during show
hours when the theatre is open.
Jake ROOsa and Walter Muncy
are currently directing the desti-
nies Of Lions Minstrel's 1866 varie-
ty
Jake will be the interlOcutor.
and as such will have complete
charge of the first half, that Dart
being real blackface minstrel.
with plenty of singing, dancing.
ana tall story telling.
The second half will be patterned
after a big-time televisiOn show.
and will be directed by Walter
Muncy who is also musical direc-
tor for the entire presentation, and
FOR the first time will include stage
participation, wholly unrehearsed.
by the audience.
The snappy orchestra includes
Mabel Murphy at the piano, Jack
Webb, drums, Tom ShOckley. from
bone, George Adams. trumpet, Ken
meth Layton, saxaphOne, Frank
Jackson banjo, and Marvin Light
zap. bass fiddle and alternate at
.lumpet
Continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
All Delegates
Visit Governor

Twelve All members and leaders
visited Governor BOggs' office
Thursday in observance of National
Al Club Week, March 5-13.
The club members made a brief
report on All activities during the
past year and presented the Cover
nor with a picture album showing
the highlights Of club work during
1854.
Several of the pictures showed
Governor Boggs and his mother
visiting the Kent-Sussex Faid and
looking at the various All exhibits
Taking part in the visit were:
New Castle County-Harriet Reese
OF the Union All Club Of Newark,
CONTINUED on page ave)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Mrs. Anne Sparklin
Wins Home Freezer
Only Winner On Peninsula In The
PhtlcO.Birds Eye Contest

Mrs. Anne Sparklin, of near Mil
ford. has won PhilcO freezer in
the PhilcO-Birds Eye easy living
contest, it was announced this
week by George r. Sheaffer, own
er-OperatOr of Economy Auto Sum-
ply, Inc, Milford.
Mrs. Sparklin entered the con-
test last November. The contest
consisted of the writing of twenty
five words or less on why the in
dividual liked PhilcO Home Freezer
best.
Mrs. Sparklin was the only win
ner on the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula.
Mr. Sheaffer, in offering his con-
gratulations, stated that the freez-
er would be delivered shortly.
Mrs. SpaTklin stated that she
Continued on page ave)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
More Needed
At Sanatorium
Health Board To Make Re0nest
For Bissell Needs

The State Board of Health will
request an additional S37.O from
the State Legislature this year to
meet unanticipated needs arising At
the Bissell SanatOrium, according
to DR.. Charles F. Moore, president
In recognizing this need, DR.. Moore
pointed out that it had been ex-
ceedingly difficult to anticipate
budgetary requirements during the
period of construction and exDan-
sion at the sanatOrium. He added
that the additional funds have been
made necessary to care for patients
who have been widely scattered in
many buildings during the com
sstruction phase and for the secUr-
ing OF competent personnel in
Guiding new personnel, to take over
newly added operations in the new
buildings. NJ"
In reply to questions, DR.. Moore
stated that the Board had CON
CONTINUED on page six)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Full Broiler Houses
May Cause Price Drop

Present day attractive prices for
broilers are encouraging growers
to fill up their poultry houses
again. W. T. McAllister. Extension
marketing specialist at the Univer-
sity of Delaware, suggests that
poultrymen look at possible prices
ten weeks in advance rather than
at the selling price today.
1t is the number Of broilers
available 10 to 10 weeks from the
time you put them in that viii
determine when you sell them, Nc
Allister points out.
With the exception Of holidays.
the demand for broilers Is about
the same from week to week. When
CONTINUED on page six)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Salisbury Retailers
Planning Big Prize
viii Send Lucky Couple To New
York City For A Week

A week in New York at the Wal
dOrf-AstOria for two persons is
the big prize being awarded by
Salisbury Retailers for Salisbury
Days. These twice-a-year promo
tons mark the opening of the
Spring shopping season in Sails
bury. This year, Friday and Satur-
day, March 11th and 18th, are the
two days scheduled for these
events. In observing these great
merchandising events, Salisbury
Retailers Association members
also plan to remain open both eve
nings until 9 o'clock.
The member merchants prepare
for events such as Salisbury Davs
by making special buys in the
market, and also by selecting out
standing groups of in-stock mer-
chandise and making a price con-
cesslon for the two days. Members
OF the Salisbury Retailers Asso-
citation report that they have made
many wonderful merchandise buys.
and that the values should be some
OF the best ever offered. To qualify
for the grand prize, a shopper does
not need to make a purchase, but
may register in any of the member
stores displaying the Salisbury
Days symbol
In addition to the all-expenses-
paid stay of seven days at the
WaldOrf-AstOria in New York, the
winner of the grand prize will he
flown there by Allegheny Airlines
from the Salisbury airport. While |
IN New York, the two lucky per-
sons will have a variety of things
to do. There will be a choice of
eight famous tours, such as going
through Harlem, or Chinatown.
the boat ride out to the Statue of |
Liberty an all-day New York Citv |
tour, including the United Nations /
plus famous restaurants. might 1
cIuDs' and a choice of plays in New
continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
County Prison Bill
Signed By Boggs
Levy Court Now Has Jurisdiction
Over Jail, Courthouse

Gov. J. Caleb Boggs Monday
afternoon of this week signed into
law the House bill restoring iuris-
diction of the Sussex County Jail
and Courthouse to the Levy Court
of that county.
The measure was introduced in
the House on Jan. 81 by Mrs. Mil
dred E. Tunnel (D-GeorgetOwnl
and her seven Democratic col.
leagues from Sussex.
AS it was passing the House on
Feb. 10 an identical Senate bill
was passing the Senate. For a
couple of days it appeared both
chambers would stand on their
dignity and refuse to recognize
the legislation.
However, dignity soon gave wav
before practically and the House
measure passed the Senate on Feb
The Sussex Jail and Courthouse
were taken away from the Sussex
Levy Court in 1941 and their iuris-
continued on page sevem
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Churchnen
Hold Meetings
Episcopal Group Hear Interesting
Talks By Laymen

The Christ Churchmen, under the
leadership of their new president.
DR.. John B. Baker. met in AIMS
Restaurant for their regular month
ly dinner meeting.
The meeting began with the
singing of a hymn as led by Har-
vey Wood, musical chairman. and
the dinner was preceded by a prav-
er and blessing given by Ernest
Moss, vice president and chairman
of the worship committee.
Following the dinner, Mr.. Moss
read a short passage from the Bible
which, with his accompanying
words, presented to the members
much food for thought during tbis
period of Lent DR.. Baker then in
troduced Francis Leithiser, chair
man Of the education committee.
who discussed briefly the apparent
national renaissance Of religion.
Samuel Marshall, Jr.. added to this
Continued on page fve)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Sen. Anderson To
Address Farm Bureau
Changers VIII Also Be Present
For Caesar Rodney Meeting


Senator Clinton Anderson is to
speak to State farmers of Farm
Bureau and Grange on March 49,.
1855, at $500 p. m, in Caesar Rod
ney High School, Camden-Wyom-
ing, Delaware. Senator John wiz
liams reported to State Grange
Master William Naudain and Del.
aware Farm Bureau president.
James H. Baxter. Jr., that Senator
Anderson will come to the State
to speak to all farmers about ag-
ricultural conditions.
The program planned will be in
cooperation with the Delaware
Farm Bureau and the Grange in
promoting educational meetings to
keep farmers informed about cur
rent conditions.
State Grange Master Naudain
said farmers in Delaware must
realize the vast importance thev
play in State, National and now
international affairs. State Farm
Bureau leader Jim Baxter said we
are fortunate to have men like
in the Senate who for
gets partisan politics and gets the
job done for all people.
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11


Since there are several types OF
Newcastle vaccines. IT is important
to follow the manufacturers recon-
mendations regarding the time and
method. You should also consider
how prevalent the disease is IN
your community; and immunity
TASK hatcheryman) Below are
suggested vaccination programs.
BrOlIer GrOWers-Vac twice
for Newcastle disease-once at 4 TO
z days Of age and repeated at As
week Of age. In isolated areas, you
may be able to get BY with a single
vaccination at 10 days Of age.
Tracheitis vaccination should be
given at 5 to 8 weeks Of age If YOU
are In a concentrated poultry area.
Egg Producers Follow above re-
commendations for Newcastle vac
cination Of flock replacements. plus
2 booster shot" AZ l6 weeks Of
Continued on page fvel
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Blue Cross Plan
Is Fully ApprOUedI
One Of Four Throughout
Nation That Meets AHA
Demands

The Delaware Blue Cross plan
Is one Of only four Blue Cross
Flans throughout the nation which
nave met in full all Of the approv-
a. standards Of the American Hos
pltai association for FIVE consecu-
tive years.
rms was pointed out to the local
plan BY Richard NJ. Jones, direc-
tor Of the Blue Cross Commission.
The commission and the trustees
OF the American Hospital Associa-
tlnn each year review the cOndi-
ton and operations Of the local
continued on page hve)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11


In proclamation setting aside
those dates for state observance he
declared that basebalPs Influence
upon the youth OF America for
good its important place in the
formation and development of the
social and recreationaI structure
of our nation, entities the game to
the respect of all citizens"
Aside from the official Drocla-
nation. Governor Boggs also call
ed attention to Delaware's close
affinity to the National League
through the more than a decade
that r. r. M. Bob" Carpenter. .Tr.
has served it in various capacities.
Carnenter is now president of the
organization. Delawareans. Cover
nor Boggs said, have become
strong Phillies rooters during that
time.
Governor BOggs' full proclama-
ton follows:
continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Garden Center
Opens Tomorrow
Will Be Operated By Elton l.. And
Paul E. Lynch, Near Lincoln

The many friends of Elton I
and Paul +. Lynch, who have for
a number of years comprised a
father and son team, that has
efficiently and successfully ODera-
ted Del-Mar-Va Nurseries. five
miles south of Milford on Route
1l3, have launched a new enter
prise-Del-Mar-Va Garden Center
The Garden Center, an adjunct
OF Del-Mar-Va Nurseries, will for
mally open tomorrow, Saturday
March 18th, and will feature
complete line of garden supplies.
1t will be the only Garden Center
IN lower Delaware, and will I'M
questiOnably fill a long-felt need
in this area.
Amateur gardeners will be de-
lighted to learn that a complete
line of Scott weed killers. insecti-
cides, fertilizers, seeds, etc. will
be offered for sale.
Del-Mar-Va Nurseries started in
1927 principally as a landscaping
business, has grown by leaps and
bounds, and today has the most
complete assortment of landscap-
ing materials on the Peninsula.
AS of this date, there is being
successfully cultivated fortv-six
separate varieties OF Holly.
The Nurseries and the Garden
continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-11
Bridgeville Little
Theatre League PLAY
Group viii Give sCIaudlaD On
March 1919

The Bridgeville Little Theatre
League will present Claudia" bV
Rose Franken at the BridgeviI1e
School Auditorium on March 1S
and 10. This three-act comedy
drama is being directed bv Mrs
Minnie Short with the following
cast: - ~ ii'e
Mrs. Brown, Catherine Rood.
David Naughton. Archie Rosen,
krans; Claudia Naughton. Ann wal
ker Jones; Bertha, Dorothy PENNY
packer; Fritz, Charles Elliott.
Jerry Seymoure, Allen Jones: Ma.
dame Daruschka, Verona Grant.
Julia Naughton, Ruth Ann Craw.
ford.
Claudia" will be the third nro-
duction Of the Bridgeville Little
Theatre League and promises to
be every bit as enjoyable as "Ring
Around Elizabeth" and might Must
Fall"
Tickets will be Adults S1.OO. Stu
dents SOC. They may be obtained
from League members or at the
door.