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Milford chronicle., 1955-03-18

The Delaware State Highway De-
partment has recently approved
construction of the Line Road. near
the Delaware-Maryland line from
the Nelson's Corner area to the
Pittsville-Gumboro Highway. The
Delaware department has opened
negotiations with the Maryland
State Roads Commission and the
WicomicO County Commissioners.
leading to a needed Improvement
of the road which lies in both
states.
Thomas Young of Delmar. has
been named secretary and trea-
surer of the Central Shore Baseball
League. Young has been associated
with the league for 8 years as play
er and coach with the Delmar Rail
readers. He lettered in baseball.
soccer and basketball at State
Teachers College, Salisbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Foskey of
near Delmar, celebrated their 5Oth
wedding anniversary on Sunday.
March 9Th, with an open house
from to p. m, and from z to
8 p. m.
Silas J. Lewis and Fred A. Barr.
both now retired, have been award
ed badges of merit by the Brother
hood OF Locomotive Engineers for
40 wears of railroad service.
Edgar Hastings, who fell four
weeks ago and broke his hip, suf-
tered another fall at his home here
recently. This time the other hin
was broken. He was taken to the
Salisbury Hospital in the local am
Dulance' and after emergency
treatment was taken to the v. A
Hospital, Wilmington, for further
treatment.
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-18
Phone
Milton 4sS5
By
Walter w. Crouch

On Monday the Rev. Earl Watts
called a special session of the local
Schools Home Room Mothers and
formulated for the annual Nav
Fair and Festival sponsored by the
PTA, Rev. Watts, president of the
organization conducted the meet
ing and officially appointed Mr.
and Mrs. Hammond Davidson as
chairmen Of this years project. The
theme and decorative booths will
depict a Circus panorama. In order
that all parents participate in maxi
ing the project a success, this year.
rather than assign various persons
TO committees responsible for the
booths, each room, grades 1 through
II. will be in charge Of the various
sales. HOmerOOm parents are being
contacted for chairman of each
proceeds realized from this ven
ture stay in the local treasure, with
no amount whatsoever being allO-
Gated to the county or national
PTA. Each year money has been
spent for the betterment of the
local school and collectively each
child has benefited from the efforts.
The following booths were assigned
to each grade: first grade, dinner
committee with Mr.. and Mrs. ApOl-
10 kilbasa as chairman; second, ice
cream; third, poultry; fourth, hot
dogs and soft drinks; fifth, cake
and pie; sixth, needle work:
seventh, grab bag; eighth, pOpu-
larity and booth; ninth, candy:
tenth, fish pond; eleventh, game
room; and 18th tickets and printed
program. Before announcing the
chairmen for each project, the com
mittee felt that each person should
be contacted. This should be COM
pleted within the next few days.
Lemuel Evans. music director.
will be in charge of the program
presented by the elementary and
high schools, including the chorus
and band recitals. Fred Lehman
was appointed publicity chairman
and the finance committee is as
follows: Graham Dill, Rev. Watts, |
EulsOn bIeVlnS, William Short and |
Samuel Shapiro More information
will be forthcoming as the plans |
progress.
Mrs. Cora Prettyman Of Milford. |
sister of Mrs. Annie Argo, is still |
very critically ILL., She was released |
from Milford Hospital on Saturday
but a relapse made it necessary /
to confine her to the hospital on
Monday morning.
Mrs. Ruth Radke and daughter,
Cynthia, spent a few days last
week in Chestertown, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ermin POstles and
son, Richard of Millersville, Pa,
were weekend guests in Milton
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George POstles and Mrs. Edward
Johnson.
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-18

4ou've seen many '55 Fords parked on the
streets. No doubt, you've stopped to admire
Ford's sleek Thunderbird styling =. its gleam-
ing finish and luxurious new interior trim. You
are not alone in your admiration. For, based on
the great excitement this car has aroused, we
estimate that Ford will be '55s most pop-
ular seller, by far. On this page are a few
examples of the many advances which have
caused this enthusiastic public response. See
your Ford Dealer to learn of the manv more
advances that are built into the '55 Ford.
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-18
goaklne Pot. ana Pan.

Let pots and pans soak while you
nave the dinner or any other meal.
Soaking them loosens the encrusted
foods, and makes short work Of
dishwashing.
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-18

First stFeamIlneFD
The first successful streamllned
passenger trains were introduced
II years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1955-03-18

DOVER PLUMBING SUPPLY CO.
Wholesale Distributors
PLUMBING AND HEATING
SUPPLIES
Holman Gas, OIL And Electric
Water Heaters
Century Warm Air Heaters
And OIL Burners
Kohler EnamelWaFe And Hot
Water Boilers
Kitchen Cabinets And sinks
OIL TANKS & SEPTIC TANKS
Soil Pipe And Valve Fittings
DUPONT Hwy. North Of Dover
Phone 1888 Dover. Del
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Norman Thomas VIII Speak
Thursday Morning At Hill

Norman Thomas, fge-time So
cialst candidate for the Presi-
dercy Of the United States, will
De the convocation speaker.
At Ti1usday April 81 AT II a m.
At fEaro pden Sydney College
Thomas is ordained minister
d the PR oyterIan Church He
received an A. ID and Lit. u from
Princeton Theological Seminary.
Fl VIII be another OF the speakers
featured by the Richmond Area
Eaiyers!ty Council
During the first World War he
left the church and io4nrd the
Socialist Party He was founder
and editor Of World Tomorrow
and associate editor Of Nation. T
both socialist publications. He was
also director Of The league for
Industrial Democracy, Social
ist organization
in his early career he ran for
governor Of New York. mayor Of
New York CITY. and state senator
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Hamilton School
Lunch Room Ser efits
From p-TA Support

Children al Hamilton clement
airy school. Cumberland. are en-
joyine an enlarged and brighter
lunch room thanks to theI support
of the Hamilton P-1A, Mrs An
ME J Irving cafeteria manager
reports.
Efforts that have been coQtlu-
uing for two years have rioW pro-
vided added convcniences for tie
lunch room workers and adequate
space fof children to eat ln com
fort
P-TA patrons have alsa donat-
ed'and canned fruit for TIE Linen
room. and made attract We cur
tajns for the windows
This Year milk has beet added
To the menu 5o that tle sIchopL is
now able To meet ali requf cman.a
for Type a lunch Alrd Irwin"
reports
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19

the disease. and it takes a dcatt
Toll Of 10000 annually in the
United States. he points out
Proper cooperation Of every
citizen IN learning the true facts
Of prevention OF carly discovery
and Of cure can wipe out the dis
ease The clinics take one MINI
ute or less, there is no undrcss-
ing. and a confidential report wiz
be given you OF your physician
The schedule FOR the FIRST foAs
days of tire clinic follows :.
April 10 Craddock Terry Shoe
90 10 M p m Main ST..
ArmoFy Building 40 D m
April 20-LonRwood College 1
A. m 4 y. m
April 2l-R. n Motion H!gt
School, a. ma p. m
April % Hampcen- Sydnes
College. College Shop a. m. Il
p, m, Worsham. Post OiTlce
Bg-ll44.s,gg-2-5 , r
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19

as Socialist nominee. but vas
unsuccessful in all MS attempts.
Thomas ran for the Presidency
for the first time in 1923. when ne
polled quarter Of million
votes
Thomas following increased
during the depression. and In the
election Of SO he polled 300 900
votes. Much Of his program for
relieving unemployment and pub
lie works projects was adopted by
the New Dealers.
He was unsuccessful candidate
In 36. 40. and ~ A pacifI.t since
the beginning Of his carser, he
advocated immediate peace in the
election OF a.
He still has the air Of a pros
porous preacher Even in groups
Of two or three. he talks In ring
ing tones and strides back and
forth. pulpit-Style as he expounds
some favorite Socialist doctrine. -
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Presbytery Votes
No To Integra,ior1
Church | clifton
Endorses Prospect

West Hanover Presbytcry. thc
organization of 81 Presbyterian
churches III q vide section OF cen
trail Virginia including Farmyille
las endorsed a resolution ask
ing the synod Of Virginia 70 re-
verse its year-old position on IN
Iteration IN churches
The resolution. an overture
IN church language originated at
Davis Memorial Church as Pros
pect II stated the local congrepa-
tons opposition to race integra
ton in the church. then called
for the Synods change IN view
point
The local church's petition
passing through church channels.
was submitted 10 West Hanover
Presbytery's spring meeting April
II at Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. where the Rev. s. s. Day.
Of Tabor Church, near Char
lottcspille, moderator presided
Majority and minority reports
were submitted for the considera-
ton Of the Presbytery meeting
in the nearby church. The major
ity report. which asked that the
Davis Memorial Church resolution
not be permitted to no forward to
the Synod was defeated 1917.
This report had q proviso that
Davis Church might present it's
appeal directly TO The Synod
The minority report approving
the local petition as the position
of The rfsbytery and approving
It's being forwarded to the Syn
cd was passed 1913. thus proVid.
ing for the course Of action in
eorporated IN the minority re-
port
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
one WAS hurt.

The driver OF a pickup truck
and 1--WE other passengers Jumped
10 safety moments before a Nor
folk and Western passenger train
ploWed INTO the stalled vehicle
at a crossing four miles cast Of
Farmviile on State Route 600
Saturday afternoon.
Trooper c Fl Wallace said to-
day that the vehicle. driven by
Franklin . Bates. 20. OF near
Rice. stalled on the tracks al
about $40 ,. m. Saturday. just
five minutes after q. eaStbo1-d
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Grid Star Heads Hill Student Body

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tort, on hi f'r4t b,ttot. III 15-,fb
nth C;rn,ee prd pa.e .neefe eierf
il u n..cstdnrc, snd y.da-ntaet-
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1870 1870 a'.1 9'' 40 ~ r. r % o.,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
20 600 Die AnnvoIly From T5
You Can't Afford To BE CompIacent'
Plea Made AS X-Ray Clinics Start

The Prince Edward County
Health Department in coopera- :
ton with the Prince Edward
County tuberculosis Association.
viii conduct free mass x-fay
Clinics III the county April 10
through April 20 for all children
over Is and all adults. white and
colored.
Or H E jenkins health direc-
tor. points ont that control Of tu-
berculosis depends basicaIly upon
early diagnosis Of the positive
case. thereby lessenng the posS :
bllity Of open cases which arc
responsible for thc spread az TIC
disease. IT cannot be said too
often that tuberculosis at the be
ginning is without signs and
symptoms The x-ray is the best
aid in discovering early tubercu-
losis Or. jenkins said.
Don't be compIacent about 1t.
he asks You can't afford 10. Half
milo. Americans suffer from
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
.P-TA Carnival
Friday Night
In Town Armory
9 Civic Clubs
Helping With
School Benefit

Friday is carnival day in Farm
vile when the high school P-TA
with cooperation Of community
civic clubs presents its fun-for-
all-ages" carnival IN the Main
Street Armory starting at 8 p m.
The Fal7nyille High School will
parade Friday afternoon preced-
ing the carnival and dancing will
follow the benefit event. also in
the armory, according to Mrs. w
A Odam, Of Rice. president of the
P-TA.
Carnival booths around the
hid vav'" VIII be operated by the
Lions Club. Womans Club. Jun
Tor Woman's Club Modern Wood
men. Rice Give Club. FarmYllle
High School P-TA. Moose Auxll-
larry. Prince Edward County Fed
Grafton Of Home Demonstration
Clubs
Gifts Wanted
Mrs Oldham said today that
several more civic organizations
have indicated an interest il
sponsoring additional booths, and
that several others viii probably
come In.
REGARDLESS Of the oggan.za ton
membership. persons in the com
munity may contribute toward the
project Of raising funds for sup
port Of the high school by con-
trihuting gifts for the .bazoar and
baked goods booths
Gifts for the bazaar may be
taken TO the high school any time
this week, she said, while baked
good should be brought to the ar
n Dry any time Friday MIS- Odah
will be there starting early in the
morning to receive gifts. she said
today
The P-TA sponsors have plan
ned an event OF interest to all
members of the family. with at
fractions Of a approaching ma
ture, such as baseball throw.
darts, fish ponds, plenty OF food
and soft drinks and prizes for
those deft at throwing, catching
or shooting Door prizes will also
be provided.
Proceeds from the carnival viii
be used to augment the P-TA S
fund for support Of student activ-
tiles and operations at the high
school. Mrs. Oldham says assist
ance is needed with such things
as choir robes. band uniforms,
CAFETERIA dishes, bleacher seats and
an inter room communicating
system.
To provide a colorful event the
armory will be decorated in a
carnival motif, and booth-bedeck
cd to give a midway touch to the
whole Affair,
To remind folks that Friday is
the day. the high school band viii
parade in the afternoon with
marching delegations preceding
with banners announcing the
event.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Organ, Harp Recital April Is
Concludes College Artist Series

An organ and harp recital by
Alexander McCurdy and Flora
Greenwood IN Jarman Auditor
itm at 9 p m April % SIN con
Glade the Longwood COLLIE s Al
fists Series for 1854 SIS
DR. McCurdy is The organ 81 for
the first Presbyterian Church in
Philadelphia and head ID the orr
gan departments Of Curtis Inau-
tute there and the Westminster
Choir College la NAV jersey
Chosen by Leopold 6tokowskj as
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Evangelist at Tuggle

Evangelist Weaver Futrell, Of
Portsmouth. viii lead a revival
opening today Monday, at the
Old Stone Building, at Tugele.
H Will be assisted by Thomas
Anderson. who has been holding
services there recently
Herman Dowdy will conduct
prayer Service Tuesday night at
o'clock IN the home OF Nj and
Mrs Everett Simpson, near
Farmv.ile
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Primary Election
Contest Ended
By Filing Deadline
Races Here I or
z Board Posts,
County Offices

Prince Edward county's July II
Primary Election ballot will con
front voters WiEh decisions for two
county offices, supervisors IN tpa
districts and The House district
zee between Delegate John II
Daniel and State Senator George
W. Palmer
Win the fling dcadline reach
"a last week Robert r Brock
VINO serves this year as chairman
of The Prince Edward County
Democratic committee IN addition
10 heading the Legislative and
Senatorial district committees
has certified il competing candi-
dates, 10 electoral boards IN each
county involved
ron Prince Edward county posts.
contests pit James r CLARK in
cumbent. and Wallace II Gillian
for sheriff Also. Vernon &
Womack. incumbent. and James
u Johnson. for commissioned Of
revenue
Two Board Races
supervisor contests Will be
RaRed Ia Buffalo and leigh dis
tlicts ~ the latter. three can.}-
dates have been certified Hugh
M jenkins. Incumbent who Is
serving out the term of the late
X Is Wilson. William e Brad
shaw and James II Glascock
In Buffalo district, r Dayton
Dillon. Incumbent, and Lawrence
II Morris. have qualified
Delegate Daniel and Senator
Palmer viii contest for the Char
i0tte Prince Edward House Of
Delegates scat to complete the
Primary ballot markings
Qualified candidates all Of
whom viii be certified nominees
for ballots IN the fall general
election without appearing on the
Primary ballot include the fol-
loving
Seven Unopposed
III Prince Edward county. Frank
Nat Watkins, COInmonWealth's at
torncy, James w Wilson, treas
mer and Supervisors, j q. Bruce.
Farmyille G w Gates. Lockett,
r. a Carter Hampdeu. and w
w Vaughan Prospect
I>r j - Hagodd. OF Glover. Viii
be- declared the unopposcd nomi-
nee, for the Fourth Senatorial
district comprising Prince Edward
Charlotte and Halifax counties.
Mr. Brock. who has served as
chairman Of the Prince Edward
County Democratic Committee for
many years. is a member Of the
legislative and senatorial district
committees by virtue Of holding
the county post
This year, he chairmans the
latter two committees in addition
to his county leadership
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19

Hampden Sydney's thlnclads,
Spurred by the record breaking
performance Of Jim Frazer. Sat
urday defeated tho Norfolk Divi-
SION OF William and Mary. 7I-5l
Frazer a 81 year old Rich
monder, set new Tiger track rec
ords IN the shot put and discus.
Frazer heaved the shot "a feet
10 and three quarter inches. bet
tering by more than three inches
his best mark last season He sent
the discus IA feet two and 8
half inches 10 break Hampden-
sydney record Of i43 feet 10
inches set IN 1898
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19

nav local left the Farmrille sta
ton
Bates Was attempting TO start
the truck when ne and the pas
sengers heard the train whistle
Bates and the other FIVE persons.
including his brother. Herman
Lee Bates. then leaped out Of the
vehicle and ran away from the
tracks.
moments later dragging 1t for
nearly 30 feet. Police reported the
truck a total loss No one was in
jured
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Five-Day Rain
Nets 2.S3 Inches,
Leaf Beds Poor

A total Of 283 inches Of rain
ten during last weeks five day
precipitation f.. r Striplin Of
fetal local observer reported n
little rain in each 24-hour period
beginning Monday and ending
early Friday morning
II was the first rain for Aplll
and was badly needed, since the
month is considered ono OF the
wet ones for this area, With a
normal above four inches for the
30-day period
Tobacco Hit
MI Striplin reports that tobacco
plant conditions are poorer than
In years although his surveys
indicate that there probably viii
be enough plants to 80 round II
appears now that planting may
be- retarded beyond the normal
June ! start
With time TO better assess the
after freeze damage 10 b q $
Stlpl!n says that most growers
are strlnging along with the
same beds they started before the
recent abnormal freeze
Alfalfa first Cuttings were SET
back by that Same freeze bui
should catch Up With the second
and third cuttings. barring bac
weather he feels Small grains are
IN good condition and wheat il
fair he adds
Alfalfa Stem Rot
Chief crop worry at this time
beyond the weather. the counts
agent reports. Is stem rot which
is seriously affecting alfalfa seed
sd last fall
Rainfall is still little behlne
normal for this period OF 1855
The monthly totals To date are
January la7 inches February
500 inches and March. IA inches
That produced a slight dcficIenc,
for tnc first quarter and April VII
now have 10 DO better than double
its precipitation up TO this poin
10 help mbakc up the deficit.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19

Frazer and co-captain Bob
Gold each grabbed two first
places as the Bengais won nine
Of IA events Gold coppcd both
the high and low hurdle events
The Tigers were defeated 88-4J
in an earlier meet with william
and Mary two weeks ago Frazer
won both the weight events n
that meet also He is yet 70 be de-
featcd in either event
Thalmans thnclads arc SLATED.
for action this Wednesday Al
Death Valley against Lynchburg
and again Saturday AZ Bridge
water
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Golf Club Announces BdskerriH Tourney
State Amateurs
To Compete Here

New flags are flutter.ng on
everv we'll kept green at Long,
wood Golf Club this week In pre-
paratIon for its first annual in
vitationaI golf tournament. The
ga kerville Bowl, II early May
The tourney is to be played in
aonor Of the late Thornton Sanp-
son Baskeryill, Well-known Prince
Edward sportsman, who for many
years was a familiar sight on the
Longwood course.
An enthusiastic golfer Grand :
pa" Baskervill, as he was known,
played regularly until his death
May 5, 1854
The winner Of the four day
tourney Will be awarded a silver
bowl BaskerWlr Bowl engraved
with his name. and viii nave
possession Of the prize lor one
year
Open To Amateurs
Howard Ferguson Jr. tourney
chairman. said today that the
competition would be open to any
state amateur golfer We viii
have some Of the better golfers
from Southside In the tourna-
ment Ferguson said, and added
that approximately 60-65 players
we're expected TO participate
Players will shoot qualifying
rounds on Sunday May OF Fri
day. May 10. Ferguson said there
will be a flight for every entry
Match play begins Saturday
May ID with two rounds for tho
low Is entrants. Semi-finals and
finals will be played off on Sun
day, Nav Is
Trophys Will be awarded 10 the
winners and runners-up IN all
flights
Course Excellent
The course viii be IN excellent
shape promised Ferguson and
there will be plenty Of caddies,
The club recently purchased an
Aerifier, which cultivates h 4
ground under the turf grass with-
out disturbing the putting surface
Archie Witt, the club green's
keeper, has been over each green
with the machine this past week
President. Kyle Baldwin. reported
that with a few more treatments
the greens viii be in perfect shape
for the tourney
All entries are to be addressed
to Tournament Committee III
care Of Howard Ferguson. Jra
GA Second Ave, Farmvile. and
include the $40 entrance fee
Entries close at Il noon. May 8
Players. their wives or, partners
have also been invited TO tht
clubs buffet supper at Longwood
House, Saturday evening, May "a
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Holy Land LectuI re
At Meherrin Frid day

Or 0 B Newton Of 'haTa.ns-
Vile a former pastor of the Me
herr.n Charge. VIII give a. lecture
on ms trip to the Holy Land last
year at Mehefrin Methodist
Church. Friday. April Il ID 3
p m
The public has been inFlreH 20
hear d. Newton. who is well
known d the Mehelg.n tomnlu-
nifty
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Only Small Portion
Of Scales In
Buckingham Are OF

scale testing units Of tac state
VI. l4ht and Measures DIVISION
started a county Nldc chick iu
B,icsnaham Iast July THE ni
eu4A test since 1888
fompl ted tms month tur
cfBrk revealed some ycty nses
eating figure
Al. told more tuau 500 as
ed scales pumps and maasIfa
vera checked
Ct he total I3i scale tc q
ucIdlue computing counter.
h8n4u end platform types. only
"a. 2ere incorrect CUuntes scales
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Lions To Entertain
Ladies Thursday

Farmvlle Lions Will stage
Ladies Night with a banquet and
entertainment program Thursday,
April 81, in the recreation han al
Lonawood College
Lion w 4. Smith is chairman
II the committee arranging for
the 7 p, m, highlieht o. h t
clubs social program
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-04-19
Pencils For Korea

Farmville Elementary School
students will gain a lot Of new
friends shortly when the more
than 5000 pencils thsy have col
lected in the past few weeks. are
sent to South Korea.