Milford chronicle., 1955-07-01
Delaware Offers
Vacationists Some
Ideal Spots

Delaware offers ideal spots and
interesting events for July Fourth
vacationers. whether they seek a
weekend outing or a one-day
jaunt, it was pointed out this week
by the Delaware State Develop
ment Department
In addition to the usual recrea-
tional areas in the state. number
of special events have been plan
ned and two summer theatre pre-
sentaticns are available for those
who enjoy this type of recreation.
1t is expected that the Rehoboth
and Dewey Beach areas will be
filled to capacity for the long week
end by followers of the sun and
surf, while the fishing grounds
along Delaware and Indian River
Bays and the Atlantic ocean are
expected to attract their full share
OF visitors.
The fish are running very well
this year, all reports show. From
Bowers Beach to Indian River In
let, the commercial boats come
back with their patrons well pleas
Sunday all visiting fishermen did
very well. according TO reports.
The bass season is underway in
Delaware in the fresh water
streams and ponds. While license
is needed for this type of fishing,
all areas are expected to attract
their full share of fishermen.
Trappe Pond, where more than
2,e00 people picnieked and enjoyed
bathing last Sunday, will be filled
TO capacity. according to the Della
ware State Park Commission. This
1.000-acre reservation with its
bathing areas for white and color
ed patrons drew more than 125,000
people during the 1854 season.
Campers are allowed to pitch their
tents and many trailers also use
the site, although facilities for the
latter are limited. Boating is per-
mitted to those who bring their
own boats with them.
A gala fireworks display will be
viewed at New Castle County Air
port on Monday night, July 4,
sponsored by the Wilmington Opti-
mists Club. Provisions have been
made to park 10000 automobiles
and the display will be visible while
remaining in the cars.
Independence Day will also be
getaway" day at Delaware Park,
near Stanton. where the last day of
horse racing for the current season
takes place. 1t is believed hat all
have been shattered during the 1855
season by closing day. Delaware
Park has outdrawn some of its big
rivals who raced on same days this
year.
While the Delaware State Muse
um in Dover will not be open on
Independence Day, visitors will be
welcomed on Saturday and Sunday.
This is an appropriate place to take
youngsters on the nations birth
day, since it was from Dover that
Caesar Rodney began his famous
horseback ride to Philadelphia to
vote for independence.
Throughout the state, the Della
ware, Highway Department has es-
tablished new picnic areas where
families may pull their cars from
the road and enjoy lunch while en-
route to any destination The new
areas are popular and well-used,
even during week days.
At Rehoboth Beach "Showboat"
will present the MERRY Widow"
over the holidays in Rehoboth High
School. and the musical comedy is
expected to attract many vacation
ers. Robin Hood Theatre in Aroen
will also be in operation.
The new Ellis DriveIn Theatre,
formerly the Brandywine, south of
Wilmington On Route 13, will also
be re-opened in time for the big
holiday weekend it has been an
nounced.
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