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Homer news., 1955-06-02
RABxcH FAMILY EXPECTED HOME

word received by the Gene King family indicates that MT. and Mrs. Bill Rabich and children are on their way to their home in Anchor Point from New York City where they have been since last Fal1s FATHER CUSTER HERE
 Father Custer of Seward was in Homer Tuesday evening to say Mass at the local Catholic church.
Homer news., 1955-06-02

YOUR.TRADE AT HOME MERCHANTS HARDWARE mn5n's pr METAL up vn ,arcH DHucs rEuN. OIL SALES INLET rsBoP BAY
Smyrna times., 1955-02-10
IA emt Home fpOings
BY: Charlotte L. Swanson Home Demonstration Agent

Everyone is guilty of getting in
TO a rut at one time or another!
Are you sometimes in the rdt of
serving vegetables. the same way
all the time? Try these variations
you'll like them.
Smyrna times., 1955-02-10

THE COOK CONFINES DUMPING chicken pot
missing good bet There dumpngs designed for
tcay every ranging all rich yellow
shreds tender tasty and intended for than
dessert dumping great variety
and oppng but this time of by all let
be fresh cranberries
: CRANBERRY CoCoNUT DUMPLNGs
fresh Cranberres Ia teaspoons doubleacting
/ cup water baking powder
11z 3 tablespoons
II cup orange juice II cup shredded coconut cut
/ cup sied -four egg, well beaten
Il teaspoon II cup milk
"a cup butter, melted
Combine cranberes saucepan Place medium
heat and bring boil Add " and cook
minutes Remove from heat minutes Add orange juice
heat. and cook gently minutes longer.
Sft flour measure add baking POWDER salt and table
spoons t again Add Combine egg milk and
butter add to flour mixture stirring until soft dough formed
by tablespoons into hot cranberry Cook gently 10
minutes and 10 longer
with cream desired Makes servings CANS Features)
Smyrna times., 1955-02-10

Copyright. 1855. United States BrerOers Foundation
Smyrna times., 1955-02-10

Last Friday at our big basket
ball game with Centerville / sat
next to a fine-looking old man.
Centerville had things their way
the first half = and he cheered
every score they made.
But our boys began to catch
up. Then Stretch Brown put US
in the lead with a long set shot,
and l noticed that the old fellow
was now roofing for our side.
"What team are you for, any
way?" / demanded.
Neither" he replied. "I've
got my own team. l figure any
kid that does a good job out there
Smyrna times., 1955-02-10
From where | sit ..M Joe Marsh
A Winner Every Time!
Ad0rtisensAt

is on my team. Root for the indi-
vidual like l do = and you'll al
ways back a winner!"
From where l sit, maybe it is
a good idea to keep our eye on
the individual, instead of auto
matically grouping him on teams
you're "for" or against" We're
all individuals at heart, with ont
likes and dislikes = our right to
prefer tea to coffee or beer to
buttermilk :. our right to "blow
the whistle" when anyone tries
to regiment us.
@e M~4e
Smyrna times., 1955-02-10
Smyrna Clayton
Calendar of Events

S@AA4 - - o1-~S @@~''
comers Who may be interested in
visiting or joining our organiza-
tions. Any civic organizations de-
string to be listed on this Calen-
dar are requested to contact Mrs.
June c. Anthony, News Service
chairman, phone 5391.
Smyrna Rotary Club
Meets every Thursday at 6:15 pm.
at Wayside Inn
George Bryson, President.
Smyrna Lions Club
Meets the second and fourth Mon
day at 6:29 pm, at Wayside Inn
James Ford, President.
David G. Harrison Post
American Legion
Meets the first Wednesday of
each month at the Town Hall
Building at 800 pm.
Charles Antoine, Commander.
American Legion Auxiliary
Meets the first Monday of each
month at 500 pm, in the Town
Hall Building
Mrs. Jean Nowland, President.
Twentieth Century Club
Meets the second and fourth
Thursdays of each month at 200
pm, in the Twentieth Century
Club House
Mrs. Harold Wickham, President.
Smyrna Grange No. 81
Meets the second and fourth
Thursday of each month at 500
p.m., in the Odd Fellows Hall
John Dukes, Master.
Ladies Auxiliary of Citizens Hose
Co., Meets the third Monday of
each month at 500 pm, in the
Fire House
Mrs. Emma Mills, President.
Citizens Hose Co.
Meets the first Monday of each
month at 500 pm, in the Fire
House
Lex FAIRIES, President.
Smyrna-Clayton Business and
Professional Women's Club
Meets the third Monday of each
month at $50 pm, at Wayside
Inn
Mae S. Parker, President.
Clayton Fire Co., Inc.
Meets the second Tuesday of each
month at 500 pm, in the Fire
House
Bernard Norman, President.
Newnam-Lee- Urban Post No. 1901
VFW Meets the first and third
Monday of each month at 500
pm, in the Post Home on Bassett
Street
Elwood Starkey, Commander.
Clayton Lions Club
Meets the first and third Wednes-
day of each month at 6:45 pm,
at The Paddock
Manuel Alvarado, President.
Clayton Century Club
Meets the second Tuesday of each
month at 500 pm, in the Town
Hall
Annette Gooding, President.
Smyrna times., 1955-02-10
Glazed Carrots with Herbs


Split carrots in half lengthwise;
parboil. Butter a shallow casser-
ole. or better still a glass pie
plate, which makes a very pretty
dish to serve at the table. Make
a mixture of 2 heaping table
spoons fresh mixed herbs-basil,
marjoram, summer savory and
parsley. Spread 1 tablespoon of the
herbs evenly over the bottom of
the plate, lay the carrots fiat side
down on the herbs. Sprinkle the
rest of the herb mixture evenly
over the top of the carrots. Dot
generously with butter and sprin-
.kle / tablespoon granulated sugar
over all. Pour u cup of water in
to the dish carefully and cook in
a moderate oven for about Is min
utes or until the carrots are ten
der. (If you are using dried herbs
use one heaping teaspoon of mix
ed herbs.)
Smyrna times., 1955-02-10

You want to lots of the fine Florida grapefruit the peak
of their goodness their flavor for the good health
they represent Doctors recommend plenty of citrus fruits this
time OF year to help cut down colds and fortunately grapefruit
of the economical foods available Besides serving halves
section the whole fruit for salads and fruit cups the easy Fo
dans do it. First e whe off the from the other
Remove remaining white membrane with sharp knife Then cut from
the outside the igh twisting
golden sections.
Smyrna times., 1955-02-10
Savory Green Beans


To serve 4, use 3 slices bacon;
3 tablespoons bacon dripping; 1
tablespoon chopped onion; table,
spoon vinegar; one-quarter to one
half teaspoon salt; dash of pep
per; / No. 2 can of cut green
beans, Tor 1 pint jar of canned
green beans), drained. Saute bac-
on in a skillet, then remove and
break into small pieces. Saute
onion in drippings until tender.
Add vinegar and seasonings and
blend. Add bacon and green beans;
mix together lightly and heat.
90
Corn Pudding
To make 4 servings, use one
and one-third cups drained whole
kernel corn; 2 eggs, beaten; one
tablespoon melted fat; one and
one-third cups milk; one-quarter
teaspoon salt; pepper. Mix corn,
eggs, fat, and milk. Season with
salt and pepper. Pour into creased
baking dish and set in a pan of
hot water. Bake at $50 F. (mod-
crate oven) until set-50 to so
minutes. with cream-style corn
use 11s cups corn and reduce milk
to one-third cup.)
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23

the following members: Mes
danes Dorothea Boyd, Nettie
Gillian, Irene Hawkins, Lois
Law, Elsie CAVITY, Jessie
Brown, Blanche Scott, LESSEE
Polk and Pearl Sherman.
The numerous guests en-
Joyed a delicious dinner of
fried chicken, string beans,
greens, potato salad, hot rolls,
cold drinks and cake.
Guest list included the hus-
bands of the members; also
Mesdames Louise Watts, Sal
lie Written, Elsie Hancock,
Frieda Lipscomb, Doris Wit
cher, Odelle Mebane, Gladys
Martin, Florine Green, Addie
Croan; Misters Ernest CAVITY,
Junius Lee Written, Madison
Hawkins, Charles Scott, Will
liam Mebane and James Wit
cher.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23
SAVING CLUB

Walker Saving Club met at
the home of Mrs. Fannie
Kyles, Seventh Street, S. w.
Mrs. Essie Miner presided.
The members present were:
Mrs. Anne Bell Waddell, Mrs.
Bessie Patterson, Mrs. Sara
Brown, Mrs. Edna Nowlin,
Mrs. Adelaide Simms, Mrs.
Ida M. Williams, Mrs. Louella
Mays, Miss Mary Hostein.
Birthdays of two members
were observed by the clerk.
The honorees were Miss Mary
Hostein and Mrs. Hazel Mea-
dows.
Following the meeting the
members were ushered into
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23
SATURDAY, JULY %, 1855
Club /: b News.
GOLDEN HARVEST
GARDEN CLUB 4

I; The Golden Harvest Garden
Club held its monthly meet.
ing with Mrs. Roger Ford, Sr..
on Rutherford Ave-, N. W..
Mrs. Mamie Webb, delegate
to the convention in Chariot
tesville, Va, gave a,timely re-
port. Mrs, Mildred Crews was
appointeds representative for
the Star City Council. The
president, Mrs. Annabelle At
kins, presided, and also judg-
ed arrangements. Ribbons
were awarded the following !:
Mrs. Mamie Webb, i red, /
blue; Mrs. Ford, l blue; Mrs.
Mary Jeffreys, l red; Mrs.
Mildred Crews, blue; Mrs.
Elizabeth Carter, 1 blue.
The hostess served a re-
freshing menu.
Elsie F. CAVITY, reporter.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23

Harry E. Weston, paper official:
"Pulpwood is king in the South
today, not cotton"
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23
ROANOKERS ATTEND
STATE FEDERATION

Mrs. Anna Bell Waddell at
tended Virginia State Fedora
ton of Colored w O m e n S
Clubs in Salem. Charlottes-
ville's Mrs. Peachie Jackson
is State president and Miss
Mary Hairston of Roanoke is
second vice-president. Mrs.
Waddell was sent as a dele
gate from the Cottage Com
munity Club. She was asked
to direct devotions on Friday
morning.
Others attending were Mrs.
Markham, Mrs. e. M. Davis,
Mrs. Bessie Hall, Mrs. Bessie
Patterson, Mrs. Owens, Mrs.
Bertha Hurt and Miss Vir-
ginia Jordan.
Reception was held at Car
yer School.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23
Church News

johnson officiating. Recep-
ton followed. Out of towners
were Mrs. Kate Hill, Mrs.
Lottie Clark, and Mrs. Marie
Austin of Wytheville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts and
children spent the weekend
in Columbus, Ohio, and were
accompanied home by Mrs.
Ella Porter and grandchil-
dren, Michael and Lolita.
Mrs. Vuran Porter spent
several days in Reidsville and
Greensboro, N. G.
Miss Alice Body, of Colum-
bus, Ohio, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Criss.
Rev. and Mrs. William
West, of Detroit, Mich, spent
several days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frances Watson.
Mrs. Mascio Patterson and
daughter, Brenda, spent a
week in Sparta, N. G.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23

son, Mrs. Louella Mays, Mrs.
Rachael Collins, Mrs. Ella
Hollins. The guest of the
evening was Mrs. Florence
Mitchell.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23
PULASKI UNITED
HOLMES CHURCH
Kitty Jackson, Reporter

Kitty Jackson, Reporter
Tuesday night the Mission
airy Society will meet at the
home of Mrs. Bertha Clark.
There will be a street meet
ing with Mrs. William Bry-
son and Mrs. Martha Cans in
charge. Prayer meeting will be
held Friday at 8 p. m. at the
church.
The cottage prayer meeting
will be at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. AL Johnson, 2O8 Maple
Street.
Sunday School at 9:45-
Mrs. Bryson, superintendent,
in charge. Sermon by Pastor
Rev. Mrs. Clincy Penton at
IL a. m. The YPHA will meet
at $50 with the president,
Mrs. Mary Crisis, in charge.
Rev. Penton will deliver the
evening message at 8 p. m.
The Rev. Mrs. S. A. Mayo
held her regular Sunday serv-
ices at II a. m. and at 1870
p. m.
Elder j. H. Easley, of Blue
field, w. Va, made his an
nual visit at the church on
Saturday night. He is the
district elder of this district.
Mrs. Little Johnson and
Rev. Mrs. Clincy Penton are
home from Pulaski Hospital
also little Thomas Simms and
the daughter of Mrs. Martha
Cans. We are glad to note
the improvement in t h {
health of Mrs. Adams OF
Allsonia, and Mrs. June Clark
William Buford announced
the marriage of his daughter
! Gallilee, to Walter Shelter
Thursday, z p. M, at t h {
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
P. Adams, with Rev. 30! L
~, e. tt ajt .
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23
PASTORS AID
| CLUB MEETS


Pastors Aid Club, of Mt.
Zioh A. M. E. Church, met at
the home of Miss Georgia
Walton of Gilmer Ave-, N. E.
at $3.50 Sunday. Mrs. Anna
Belle Waddeil, the president,
presided. Following the regu-
lar business session a lovely
repast was served by Miss
Walton. Those present were
Rev. and Mrs. P. N. Caldwell,
Miss Annie Gordon, Mrs.
Mary Jones. Mrs. Betty Glib
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23
JOvIAL LUNCHEON CLUB

The Jovial Luncheon Club
met Thursday at the home of
Mrs. Adelaide Simms of 211
Madison Ave-, N. E.; Mrs.
Miner presiding.
Those present were Mrs.
P. N. Caldwell, Mrs. Anna
Bell Waddell, Mrs. Edna Now
lin, Mrs. Sara Brown, Mrs.
Bertha Hurt, Mrs. Adelaide
Simms.
The club honored Mrs. An
ma Bell Waddell on the occa-
sion of her birthday with
lovely cards, which were read
by Mrs. Caldwell, and gifts
which were presented to her.
The hostess served a lovely
luncheon.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23
the dining room where they
were served dinner
MELROSE CHARITY GUILD

The Melrose Charity Guild
held it's monthly meeting at
Horse Shoe Angle, the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs H. S.
Martin of Dundee.
The hostess served a deli
cious dinner of fried chicken,
country ham, string beans,
potato salad, corn pudding, to-
matoes, squash and blackber-
ry pie.
After this most satisfying
meal the members were led
to the spacious living room,
where the Nfeespresident, Mrs,
Mary Jeffreys, presided. The
club opened with the Lord
Prayer, followed by Bible quo
tations.
Fifteen dollars was do
mated to the YMCA> for the
benefit of delinquent boys:
ten dollars was spent for I'm
derclothing for an invalid wo.
man.
Guests for the evening
were Mrs. Georgia Reynolds
and Mr.. Harry G. Curtis, Sr
They both gave donations.
Plans were made for the
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23
Vinton News
y Mrs. Sallie Casey
Call 2-7767

The First Baptist Sunday
School is holding a festival
for the benefit of their an
nual picnic.
A fellowship and talent
program will be held Sunday
at 3 p. m. at First Baptist.
Mrs. Essie Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ebert Priest, and daugh-
tiers La Verne and Charlene,
with Maxine and Donald Fitz-
gerald, motored to Youngs-
town, Cleveland and Charles
ton, West Virginia. The re-
ported a lovely visit.
4 X r
Mr.. Johnny Jones, Miss
Lucy Fitzgerald, Billie and
Bernice Fitzgerald motored
to Charleston, West Virginia
to visit Mr.. Jones' sister and
other relatives.
X 4
Mrs. Gustava Carter, the
sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Cur
tbs, was the recent guest of
her sister. While there she
attended the meetings of the
Woman's Auxiliary of the
Valley Baptist Association.
*
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Child
ress and son, Marion, visited
friends in Beckley, West Vir
ginia. :
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23

IF a man say, I love God and
aateth his brother, ne is a liar;
for he that loveth not his
brother whom he hath seen,
how can he love God whom he
hath not seen? And this COM
mandment we have from Him,
That he who loveth God love his
brother also.-(I John A :2O,2l.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23

clubs annual August picnic.
The next meeting will be held
with Mr.. and Mrs. Shelton
Reamey.
Mrs. Elsie F. CAVITY, presi-
dent; Mrs. Nettie Gillian,
secretary; Mrs. Willie B. Mar
tin, treasurer.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23
LEISURE HOUR
LUNCHEON CLUB

The Leisure Hour Lunch
con Club enjoyed their sum-
mer outing with a lawn party
at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Brown on Gilmer
Ave-, N. E.
Mrs. Lille Williams is the
president of this club. with
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23

Konrad Adenauer, West German
Chancellor: 1T is important to rec
ognize the fact that in the Atlantic
and in the Pacific, the adversary
is the same"
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-07-23

Dennis Chavez, chairman Senate
Military Appropriations sub-commit-
tee: '"The American people can be
certain their Air Force will be the
best in the world"
, 1955-06-18

faithfully reproducing the Four
teen Stations Of the Cross will be
enjoyed by the Fiesta time visi-
tors. and ali visitors throughout
The year. Daily tours are con-
Quoted.
The original church altar bear
ing six magnificent wooden poly
chromed statues dedicated in
1905 and the hand hammered
copper baptismal shell in use
since 1771, are but a few Of the
countless interesting features Of
Old San Gabriel Mission.
, 1955-06-18

Scenes above depict activities
IN preparation for La Fiesta de
San Gabriel at Old San Gabriel
Mission, San Gabriel, California,
September 2 to 5.
The Fiesta attracts thousands
of visitors from all over America,
who this year will join in eele-
brating the 184th Anniversary
Of one of the oldest missions in
California.
Tours through the gardens, the
mission quadrangle and the mu-
scum with its fine old paintings
, 1955-06-18
Employees Of Educu.
Dept. in 81. Thomus
Injured in Crush

Ivan Howard and George
Petersen, employees of the
Department Of Education in
st. Thomas were seriously in
jured when their truck skid
ded over the side on Cassi Hill
and overturned.
Howard, who was driving,
suffered two broken ribs and
cerebral conclusion. while Pc
tersen,got a broken leg. Two
others, Robert Frazer and Re
ginald George, suffered minor
injuries.
, 1955-06-18
Jet Mqguzine Says
". |. Governor
MoY Quit Soon
jet" Magazine. which pre-,

jet" Magazine, which pre-
dicted the appointment Of the
present Governor, now pre-
diets that he will quit soon.
An article in the June 10th
issue states: Don't expect Ar
chic Alexander to last as Vir-
gin Islands governor. Demo-
cratic Congressman, now in
vestigating his administration
will recommend that he re-
place with islanders his hand
picked aides, ex-HaWaiian civ
il service commissioner Nolle
Smith and Los Angeles law
yer George Hamilton. Then
Alexander without friends
will be forced to quit"
, 1955-06-18
Six Applicants Take
". /. Bar Exu1ms in
ST. Thon1us ToduY

Six applicants for admission
to the Virgin Islands Bar took
examinations today, it was
learned.
They are: Hugo Douglas;
Hendricks; John Maduro,
Leon A. Mawson of St. Thorn
as and Enrique calderon of
Puerto Rico and Thomas Wir-
ching, a graduate of Arizona
State College.
, 1955-06-18
Gordon SdYs Ledse Of
Lond to Sen. Hodge
Hold Up Project

Roy P. Gordon, National Re
publican Committeeman for
the Virgin Islands indicated
in a radio speech on Wednes-
day night that work at the
airport in st. Croix had been
halted because Of the disap-
prevail by the Civil Aeronau-
tics Administration Of lease of
land near the airport signed
between Governor Alexander
and Senator Walter Hodge.
Gordon said that CAA with
held funds for the project be-
cause Of lease Of more than
100 acres of land at a*nominal
price, according to q news
item in the Home Journal,
which continues:
Government officials said,
however, that the work is not
being halted and that they
have no knowledge Of any dis
satisfaction by CAA. The Fee
deral agency has been request
ed to make it contribution to-
ward the project as soon as
possible and a reply is expect
ed soon.
In the meantime, the Carib
bean Engineering Corporation
which had earlier threatened
Continued on Page 81
, 1955-06-18
Reduction in Electric
Rutes to Become
Effective July LIST
Consumers Of electricity

Consumers OF elecJrlclly
not only in st. Croix, but also
throughout the Virgin Islands
will enjoy another reduction
in electric rates beginning
July |, it was announced by
the Virgin Islands Corpora
ton. The announcement was
made in ST. Croix by Leonard
S. Martin, head Of the Power
Division.
The. new schedule is being
published in the newspapers
for the benefit Of consumers.
The residential schedule
SHOWS a reQucIlOIl G1Silt
cents for the first forty kilo-
watts to seven cents. There
are three schedules: A-5 is re-
sidential; BIS, Commercial &
Small Power Service and LIP
is Large Power Service.
Vicorp's Power Division is
now serving Hassel g Water
Island off ST. Thomas with
power for the first time. The
island of st. John will be CON
nected shortly also, when the
submarine cables are laid.
, 1955-06-18
Mobs Burn Severed
Catholic Churches
In Argentine
Mobs set fire to several Ro.

Mobs set fire to several Ro-
man Catholic churches in
Buenos Aires and looted sew
Ieral during the revolt on
Thursday. The report said
that almost every Catholic
church was fired in the down
town section Of the capital.
President Peron in a radio
appeal blamed communists
for the attacks on the church
es and said that his fight was
not against religion but the
Catholic hierarchy.
Police reported that l56 per
sons were killed during brief
Continued on Page g.
Milford chronicle., 1955-12-02
Horn Heads Indian
RiUer POWer Squadron
New Commander Will Be
Installed At Cere-
monies

Charles S. Horn, Rehoboth Beach,
has been chosen commander of the
Indian River Power Squadron, con-
sisting of members throughout
Sussex County.
Commander Horn and the other
officers win be installed at a double
ceremony with the U. S. Salisbury
Power Squadron at a date to be
announced later.
Frank Oiphant, Laurel, was
elected lieutenant commander; /;
Howard Belts, Georgetown, second
lieutenant and William e. Hazard,
Seaford, secretary and treasurer.
The educational committee will
consist Of: Gerald Pearson, Bridge
vile, one year term; Louis Cober,
Georgetown, two year term, and
Robert Dodge, Rehoboth, three year
term.
The executive committee will be
Wilson Vinyard, Milford; J. w. VIII
son Baker, Georgetown, and DR..
Robert Klingel, RehOb0th.
The slate was presented by the
nominating committee consisting of
DR.. Preston E. West. Fl. S. Okie
and James Rogers. The election was
continued on page fivel
Milford chronicle., 1955-12-02
Sussex FlyemeH Net
At bethany Beach
County Group Announced
Essay Contest
Winners


The regular meeting of the Sus-
sex County Firemen's Association
was held last week. with Bethany
Beach Volunteer Company serving
as the host company.
A delicious turkey dinner was
served by the ladies and after the
dinner a cash token Of appreciation
was presented by Col Slayer to
Mrs. James Parker.
The invocation was delivered by
Rev. William r. Tucker of the
Christian Church Of Ocean View.
The address of welcome was Civ
en- by Mr.. Fred Graf.
The response was given by first
Vice President Owen Davis Of Mil
ton.
The three winners Of the essay
contest held in Sussex County on
Fire Prevention were present and
read their essays. The following
finished in the contest in the order
named. Miss Betty Lou Palmer.
SeafOrd Central School, $500;
Miss Dianne SUggard, MilIsbOro
School, $1,000; Master Thomas A.
Timmons, Selbyville School, $500.
The presentations Of the checks
were made by Ray Trice Of the In
dian River Fire Co.
(conttnued on page ninel
Milford chronicle., 1955-12-02
GOO Now Reporting
Weather Conditions

In an effort to improve storm
warning procedures. especially IN
coastal areas, Ground Observer
Corps volunteers are now respOn-
sible for reporting severe or an-
usual weather conditions IN the VIZ
cinity Of their posts along with
their regular plane spotting chores,
j. Preston Lee, state Civil Defense
director, disclosed today.
Weather reports from posts in
Delaware and New Jersey viii be
at the Air Defense Filter
Center at Trenton, n. J.. ana passed
on to U. s. Weather Bureaus, mile
tary installations and Civil Defense
officials.
Though unofficial in nature,
these reports on unusual weather
VIII give disaster officials. partic-
l1iasl7 in coastal areas. vital infOr-
nation not now available through
official channels, Mr.. Lee said,
adding that the data would prove
important in planning evacuations
Of people and equipment"
Instructions to the observers on
weather reporting are contained in
(centinued Or nage ei@van1