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Milford chronicle., 1956-03-23
March IS, 1856
1851 Mayo
Topeka. Kansas

Dear Friends:
Monday night at West Avondale
School, Lynne and her daddy at
tended the Scout daughter din
ner. Hayes was scheduled to fly
that night but was fortunate enough
to have the mission changed to an
other time. Lynne was part of the
entertainment for that evening and
played a piano solo, "The Fairy's s
Waltz" l was able to attend the
dinner since I am a co-leader, but
that evening I filled in as waitress.
Tuesday night we all attended
the PTA. Dawn was one of two
Dummies who hoped on the stage
while her five-year-old classmates
sang Here Comes Peter Cotton
tail" Dawn's cotton tail looked
more like a fox's by the time she
arrived on the stage and I felt she
had practiced hopping too much be-
fore hand
Wednesday morning phone call
from the Hotel Jayhawk in town
brought t'home" into my living
room. The phone call was from
Mrs. Haswell Pierce. who was here
with Mr.. Pierce and Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Jones of Wilmington for a
Masonic convention The Pierces'
older daughter, Kinney, married my
brother and their younger daugh-
ter and I went to school together
all twelve grades. The Pierces
really seem part of my family
and naturally / was very glad to
have them here in Topeka. | say
Il was glad to have them here" be-
cause Hayes didn't see or talk to
them during their three day visit.
Thursday, between snow storms,
Hayes and his crew left on a mis-
sion over California 1t was neces-
sary for them to land at Travis A.
F. B., which is between Sacrament
to and San Francisco. An eighteen
hour crew rest is mandatory efter
a mission in the AZ. This took them
into the weekend and now they
won't be home until early this week
/ was sorry for Hayes to miss seq
ing our DSgaware friends and sorry
to have him r. O. N. (remain over
night for the third time in 1855
He called, his Srst night in Cali
fornia, and was waiting to eat din
ner at Fisherman's Wharf, in our
favOrite restaurant, TarrentinO's
The lucky bum.
Milford chronicle., 1956-03-23
They Started Something

March 13, 1856 may well go down
in the next generations school
books as the day the Green Noun
tain boys-and girls-saved a
young Californian, Richard Nixon,
his place in history The spectacu-
lar, and apparently spontaneous
write-in of the Nixon name for vice
president on 22,202 primary ballots,
which clearly made him the hero
of the nations first 1856 primary,
came just as a discouraged Mr..
Nixon was reported as about to
withdraw from the contest for the
COPS number two spot.
In his press conference follow
ing the New Hampshire endorse
ment of both Administration lead.
ers, President Eisenhower-wh
had twice before praised Mr. Nixon
went a step farther The Presi-
dent stressed the futility of any,
one trying ito drive a wedge of any
kind between Dick NiSon and me-,
and went on to say that he would
be happy to be .son any political
ticket in which I was candidate
with him"
Just as remarkable as the fact
of New Hampshire voters going out
of their way to support Califor-
nian-via a write-in vote where
none was required is the further
fact that Assistant President
Sherman Adams, generally con-
sidered along with New York's
former Governor Thomas E. Dewey
as a wheel in the dump-Nixon
effort, is a former Governor of New
Hampshire. Or is that the explain
alton?
Keep Your Fingers Crossed
Perhaps, by 1860, we shall be
rid of the out-moded electoral col
lege system of choosing our presi-
dent by which the big cities have
enjoyed inordinate political power
and the potential upsetting the will
of national majority.
Senate sponsors of the reform are
now agreed on compromise mea-
sure that combines the Daniel-Ke-
fauver plan and the Mundt-Coudert
plan. and its chief hackers, Sem
ator Price Daniel, (Dem) of Texas,
and Senator Karl Mundt, (RepA of
South Dakota predict its passage.
Each of the component plans hav-
ing run into opposition in the
past. the new joint Senate-House
resolution for amendment to the
Constitution offers the states their
choice of either-and seems likely
therefore to achieve the necessary
two-thirds majority in both houses
and ratification by Sc or more of the
states.
Under the Daniel-Kefauver plan.
Milford chronicle., 1956-03-23
ENTERURBAN ERA ENDS

WATERLOO, Iowa -(P)- An
era ended here recently when
Iowa's last interurban passenger
train completed it's run Electric
lines had fIourishing passenger
business In the 1926's but II has
tapered off since then.
Milford chronicle., 1956-03-23
How To Run Again

Now that we're hearing so much
about the health of our presidents
back to William Henry Harrison,
the first to be stricken in the White
House-some consideration of the
state of our own chassis is nor
nal and inevitable reaction.
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Week of July ~ Aue.4

Gentlemen Joe P0Iooko." 1916.
Joe Kirkwood. 3:00-5
Cunning for Justice" l94S.
Johnny Mack Brown. 4::45-4
Appointment With Murder" l94s.
John Calvert. 8:0O-5
"Intermexzo." 1889. lnorid Berg
man. l0:3o-
"Ladies in Retirement" l94l. lido
lupino. ll:l5-
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Classified Index 70, O.'s

Thursday PM.
"Trode Winds" 1888. Fredric
March. l2:30-S
Brute Man." 1916. Rondo Hotton.
zoos
THE History Of Mr.. PoIIy." le4e.
John Mills. BOO
"PearIs Bring Tears" John Stuart.
8:oo-5
Once Upon q Time" 1874; Cory
Grant. Hiss
"spitfiFe." 1913. Leslie Howard.
ll:20-7
Friday PM.
1.-THE Case Of the Missing Heiress."
Julie Long. l2:3O-5
"Bloek NaTeissus." l947. Deborah
Kerr, 100
lack Diamonds" l94o. Cyril
Ritchord. zoos
when the Boush Breoks." 1913.
Potricio Roc. 3:0O-7
"Thot HomiIton Woman" lo4l.
Vivien Leigh. 8:O0-5
You'll Never Get Rich" l94l.
Rito Hoyworth. ll:l5-9
The Southerner." lo45. Zochory
Scott. ll:2O-7
Saturday PM.
Ghost Town Renssodes." l947.
Losh LoRue. Decd or Alive"
1915. Tex Ritter. zoos
Gun Talk" 1913. Johnny Mack
Brown. Hidden Danger" l949
Johnny Mack Brown. :OO-4
"In Old Indiana." 1898 Marjorie
Main. Riding the California
Trail" l947. Gilbert Roland.
1900
Court MortioI." 1855. Dovid Niv-
en-. 2:3O-4
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Movies

VAVVuSS
Sunday AM.
"Erontier Agent" 1913. Johnny
Mack Brown. ll:3o-4
Sunday PM.
"West Of ths Divide" 1894 John
Wayne. l2:30--5
~ Love Trouble" ls4s. Franchot
Tone. 1000
"LOon Shark" 1852. George Rolf.
Lady, Let's nOnes." 1914. Be-
Susie Steps OUT" 1916. 00vld
Bruce 2;5o-7
"Adom and Evelyn" l949. Stew
or Granger. 1901
might Beot." Jock MuIholl,
8:OO-5
"T-Msn." Ie47. Dennis oKaefe,
"shipyerd Sally" 1889, Creole
Fields. ll:30-7
Mn-Aov P.M.
"Bis Fix" l947 jones Brown.
l2:30-5
Reckless Moment" ls4s. james
Mdson ] :O0-4
"WoIf Hunters" le4e. Jon cfoy-
ten. zoos
rvs Net Cricket" sosil Rodford.
$50 This 10 New York." 1913
Henry Morgan. 8:0O-5
~ Believe in You" 1852 Cecil
loon Of o.ork." 1912. Judy Co
nova. ll:Io@S
Rescue Squod." 1895. Ralph
Forbes. ll:20-7
THeScoV PM.
"BIoek Midnight" Ie49. Roddy
McDowolI. l2:3O-5
Getting certie's Gorter." 1912.
Dennis O'Keefe. ] :O0-4
"HitIeT-Deod or Alive" 1912
The Long Memory" 1858 John
Mills. 3:00-7
Terror Ship" 1854. Wilton Lun-
dioon ll:l5-9
"RivsFside Murder" 1885 Alistoir
Sim. 20
Wednesday PM.
"S2d Street." 1897 Kenny Baker.
l2:30-5
international Lady" l94l George
Brent. J :OO-4
"Rosue's Tovern." 1896. Wallace
Ford. zoos
Flood Tide" l949. Gordon Jock
son. BOOT
Spy in Block" 1889. Conrod
Veidt. 1905
HA.o 49,. l1u.na., 1O22 i0nal
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Sunday AM.
Frontier Agent" 1913. Johnny
Mack Brown. ! 30
Sunday PM.
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Color Shows

Sundoy-Zoo Parade. 500 p.m.4
Goodyear Playhouse.
900 p.m.-4
Mon. Through FEi.-Motinee The
otter. 300 p.m.-4
WednesdGy-Joye p. Moroon.
7:30 p.m.-4
kroft Theoter. 900 p.m.-4
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

Gertrude Faulkner Of Chestertown
are vacationing at Oak Orchard
this week.
Mrs. Paul Palmer and daughter
Peggy returned home on Saturday
after a three weeks vacation in
Florida. They were accompanied
home by Mrs. Edith Bilstine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Jewell
spent last Wednesday in Whining
ton. On Saturday they were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray King of Wye
Mills, Nd.
Mrs. Carl Pedrick, who suffered
a heart attack in June, is con-
fined to her room at her home
near Clayton.
Mrs. S. Knotts visited Mrs. L.
Dill at the Fletcher Nursing Home
in FELTON, on Saturday afternoon.
Her condition is very good, with
the exception Of a broken arm.
Several of our Kenton Alters
entered exhibits in the Kent and
Sussex Fair and were awarded
ribbons. Their leader, Mrs. Knots
won some ribbons, too.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
Allentown Area To Be
Visited BY Dairymen

The New Castle County Dairy
Herd Improvement Association and
the County Extension Service have
planned a two-day dairy tour on
August 23rd and oath for all
dairymen and other folks who
would like to attend. This will be
the seventh Annual Dairy Tour
sponsored by the County Dairy
Herd Improvement Association ac-
cording TO Irwin Armstrong, pres
dent.
The group will visit the farm
of Harvey Worthington near West
Chester, Pa. Mr.. Worthington has
a herd of registered Holsteins and
last year averaged 100000 pounds
Of milk per man. At this stop
will be seen a rotation pasture
system, hay crusher, air dried hay
in all lofts in the barn, and a loose
housing system in raising heifers.
This is an outstanding dairy farm
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
Beware of Blue Comb

August has sometimes been
called "blue comb month" by
poultrymen who have learned to
watch for this disease in their
pullets and laying hens during
the hot summer months. Pullets
ready to lay seem to be hit the
hardest, according to Asst. Coun-
ty Agent Ralph Barwick.
Although no specific cause for
blue comb has been found, over
heating tends to aggravate the
condition. Flocks in cool, we'll
ventilated houses with plenty of
clean fresh water are not as like
ly to get the "pullet disease" as it
is sometimes called.
The disease usually affects a
flock suddenly. Sick birds are de-
pressed, feed consumption drops,
and the comb usually turns dark.
If the flock is in production, there
is a rather severe drop in egg
production. Take some of the sick
birds to the nearest poultry path
ologist for an accurate diagnosis
Antibiotics such as pencillin
aureomyein, terramycin, ano
streptomycin may be used in the
drinking water to treat the flock
Or the well-known "molasses
treatment" or "murate of potash
remedy may be used. Restricting
the amount of grain often helps
the birds condition.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
KentOn

Kenton Methodist Church, the
Rev. f. Charles Louhoff, Jr., pas
tor, announces services for Sum-
day, August 5, as follows: 10 am,
Church School, Mrs. Elizabeth
Pratt, superintendent. There has
been a fine attendance of the
Sunday School and an invitation
is extended to all to attend and
enjoy the lesson and the good
fellowship. IL am, Morning Wor-
ship. The sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be observed at this
service. The senior choir will
render several selections.
The Rev. and Mrs. Charles Lou
hoff entertained as guests from
last Friday and over the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley johnson of
Collins Park, Wilmington, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Stanton.
The choice gladiolus that adorn-
ed our church on Sunday morning
were grown and presented by
Jimmy Rowlinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Cohee, of Will
mington, spent last week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Kemp.
Mrs. Grover Kemp spent the
week visiting relatives in Will
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Clough
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Omar
Clough of Sudlesville on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Everett are
spending this week at Rehoboth
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Faulkner
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton
Faulkner and family, and Mrs
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

ed poison ivy frequently is hard
to suppress on the new lawn. Its
vigorous roots will often develop
the noxious greenery even though
covered with new top soil. On the
surface, it will compete energetic
ally with your thrifty new green
lawn.
Spraying the foliage with 2,4-D
will control poison ivy but it US
ually requires two or more treat
ments to achieve complete kill.
Caution is in order too. Too liber-
al applications may damage adj
jacent trees and shrubs.
The poison ivy that entwines
trees is a special problem that
calls for a special approach.
Spraying with hormone type weed
killers will do the trick if you can
reach a major portion of the
leaves. Another way to attack
tree-climbing ivy is to cut off the
vine at the base and treat the
cut ends with weed killer. Then,
after several months, the clinging
plants should be pulled off the
trees. Removal will be easier and
much safer after the vines have
dried out. Heavy gloves should
be worn and great caution usec
to avoid contact. Some people
have higher resistance, but no one
is really immune.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

operation.
Also visited will be the Laurel
Locks Farm owned by Donnell
Marshall and managed by Miller
c. Long, near Pottstown, Pa. This
is a 1200 acre farm with 300
Guernsey animals. 5000 chickens,
5000 turkeys, and 80 sheep. Here
will be seen one of the largest
milking barns under one roof, ma
ternity barn, hay and stray stor-
age, calf pens, milk plant, and
many other practices.
Other visits on the tour will in
clude more dairy farms, the Le-
high Valley Milk Producers Co
operative Milk Plant, Alfalfa De-
hydrating Plant, the Lehigh Val
ley Cooperative Bull Stud, and the
New Holland Machine Company.
The group will leave by bus
from Agricultural Hall, Univer-
sity of Delaware, spend the night
in the Allentown area, and return
to Ag Hall the following day. The
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
Poison Ivy War May Be
Waged In Back Yards

A plant with the jaw-breaking
name of Toxicodendron radicans
is the william of many an unhappy
backward drama. This horticul-
tural Peck's bad boy is more COM
monty known as poison ivy and
he's often at his orneriest on
country acreage just converted in
to home sites.
w. HAYNES, field representative
of the Davey Tree Expert Co.,
points out that in areas where
roots were not completely remov-
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
25-MiIe Radius With Lumber Mwork, Cabinets,
Hardware Paints

1t was established IL years ago
by Walton H. Simpson, who has
rs years experience in the field,
and is also a general contractor.
His brother, Francis G, Simpson,
is manager of the firm.
Simpson Lumber is open from
z to 5, six days a week. Call them
at Bedford 2721.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
West Dover Electric Co., Contractors,
Does House Wiring Installation, Repair

For wiring of any type of build
ing, done in a fully-guaranteed
fashion with the best materials
and workmanship, the place to
contact is West Dover Electric
Co., of the Hartly-Marydel Road,
three miles south of Hartly.
West Dover Electric Co. special
ICES in house wiring. but also in
stalls wiring in any type Of build
ing, whether residential, CONNER
cial industrial or institutional.
They make installations. repairs
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
Ralph w. Emerson, Wyoming Fruit
Broker, Handles Is Per Cent of
Delaware's Fruit

Seventy-five per cent of the
fruit grown in Delaware is hand
led through Ralph w. Emerson,
fruit brokers, at Wyoming.
This large volume of fruit is
sold TO chain stores and commits
sion merchants throughout the
United States, Canada and in
South America.
Strawberries, apples, peaches,
cucumbers, grapes and peppers
are sold through the firm, which
has been established at Wyoming
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

and do maintenance work, operat-
ing within a 20-mile radius and
working on new or existing build
ings.
The firm has been established
for eight years at that location.
1t is operated by Matthew Taraila,
Jr., his son, Raymond Taraila and
son-in-law, William Kriss. They
invite you to call them at White
Oakes 4453 for estimates and ad-
vice on electrical installations.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
May We make
q suggestion I?

Please think twice about leaving fireplace
able documents and papers and valuables
because experience has proven that fire
and theft take no holidays.
Birth certificates, marriage licenses, securi-
ties, deeds, etc.-lost, burned or stolen may
never be replaced. Compare that loss
against the cost-as low as $4-of a con-
venient safe deposit box; or compare the
loss of priceless heirlooms or sentimental
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
William McNamee Camden Painting Contractor Does
Both Interior And Exterior Work On All Types of
Buildings Mixes Own COOrs

He has been established as a
contractor since 1914 and has
been at his present location for
two years.
His work is fully guaranteed.
For residential, commercial, in
dustrial or institutional painting,
he invites you to call him at Bed
ford 3772 for estimates and ad-
vice.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

trip will be both educational and
to all who can attend.
The tour is designed for all far
mers and dairymen who would like
to view other farming operations.
County Agent Edward H. Scha-
binger hopes that those interested
in the tour will make reservations
at the County Extension Office as
soon as possible.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
Paints

A familiar sight throughout this
area are the eight trucks of Simp-
son Lumber Co., of the Camden,
Magnolia Road, Camden, carrying
various kinds of building mater
ials to many building jobs, reno
vations and improvements.
Simpson Lumber Co. is a large
supplier of many materials to
firms and individuals over a 25-
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

Modern and comfortable facili-
ties for the traveller are provided
at the Shamrock Motel on Du-
Pont Highway, three miles south
of Dover.
The Shamrock Motel has six
units, with both single and double
beds, available at daily rates.
Each unit has a built-in tile show
er, air conditioning and other nice
appointments.
The Shamrock Motel is a MEM
ber of the American Tourists As
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

mile radius.
1t sells fir and pine lumber, GUS
tom built kitchen cabinets, special
millwork including doors, windows
and sashes and has large line
of builders hardware and paints.
The firm, employing a large
staff of 40. is equipped to serve
all building needs in its line,
promptly and sdependably.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

since 1925.
Ralph w. Emerson and his son,
r. S. Emerson, are the partner
owners of the firm, which has a
staff of eight persons.
The firm has sales contacts in
all of the major markets, enabling
it to move such a large volume
of fruit annually. For fruit brok-
erage service, call Ralph w. EN-
erson at Bedford 2021 or 2031
or 4141.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02
Advertisement L..
As Seen {: en-. H.. =: :: Press
Bob Mayors"
Shamrock Motel, 3 Mi. South of Dover
On DUPONT Highway, Air Conditioned

sociation, nationwide organization
of approved overnight facilities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett r. Staf-
ford established the Shamrock
Motel three years ago.
In addition to tourists, local
area residents who have an over
flow Of guests on occasion will
find that they can obtain nice
overnight quarters for them at the
Shamrock Motel. Call Bedford
1905.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

Both interior and exterior paint
ing is done by Mr.. McNamee, who
heads an organization which oper-
ates over a very wide area, doing
all types of buildings.
Mr.. McNamee has six compet-
ent painters on his staff and does
contract and sub-contract paiting
on homes, schools, stores, and fac
tories.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

Painting of a superior kind,
usingf the finest materials and
workmanship, is done by William
McNamee, painting contractor, of
Willow Ave. Camden.
Mr.. McNamee, who has been in
the painting field for % years,
mixes his own colors and uses the
very best materials, assuring a
job that will give good service.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

Calvin Coolidge was Vice Presi-
dent under Warren Harding. He
became President at Harding's
death in 1923.
Smyrna times., 1956-08-02

pieces against the minimum cost of bank
vault storage. There simply is no sensible
comparison.
This year, enjoy your vacation to the fullest
secure in the assurance that your most
valuable documents, papers, etc., are safe
and sound in vaults of Farmers Bank of the
State of Delaware.
Stop in, call or write for information on this
most practical and economical service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17

operation by business inter-
Iests" in preparing parts Of the
proposed master plan.
The county's public works
facilities are generally in good
order" However. according to
the survey. the government CEN
ter and administrative facilities
libraries and fire stations are
deficient in many respects"
| Areas identified in the report
as needing major improve
ments included Rosslyn. with its
mixed uses and heavy traffic;
Fort Myer Heights. with Its
"spotty apartment and single
family residential development
and Clarendon Ballston. witt.
mixed commercial and resi-.
Dental development"
Among the commercial areas
with major development prob
lens, planning officials said, are
East Falls Church. Glebe road
Lee highway. Cherrydale and
Columbia Pike.
The worst examples Of heavily
blighted residential areas were
listed as Halls Hill, johnson
Hill and Green Valley.
On the bright side of the
ledger. planners named Airing
ton Village. Colonial Village,
Buckingham. Parkfairfax and
darlington. Arlington Forest
has been recognized as an out
standing one-family housing de-
velopment."
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Tree Primer Hurt
lin 4O-Foot Foil

A 22-yeaf-old District tree
'pruner fell 40 feet from q tree
In Chevy Chase yesterday.
Archie Bennett Of 204 Van Blu
rem street NV. fell when a rope
Slipped as he worked in a tree
in the rear Of 81 West Lenox
The Chevy Chase Rescue
Squad took him to Suburban
Hospital. where he was admitted
with a broken right arm and
chest injuries.
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3 Firemen Injured
Near Mclean as
Pumper Overturns

Three members Of the Mclean
Volunteer Fire Department were
injured today, none seriously.
when their 150-gallon pumper
overturned as they were racing
to a, fire in Spring Hin, Va.
Treated at Arlington Hospital
for cuts and bruises were Ro-
land Blue, "a, and Earl Rice, 81.
the driver. James Darcy, 81.
also was treated for cuts and
bruises and a possible broken
leg.
Sergt. John Wahl of the
Fairfax County police said the
truck, going about so miles per
hour, overturned when the driver
lost control after a wheel hit a
hole in Old Dominion road about
two miles north of Mclean. The
pumper, which finally landed
bottom side up, is a total loss
although some pieces of equip
ment can be salvaged. the SER
geant said.
Other equipment from the
Mclean department extinguished
the fire in a house chimney in
Spring Hill.
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a Teen-Agers Convicted
In Attack on Woman, 70

The youths were charged with
attacking the white woman In
the back seat of a car after
forcing her male companion at
knifepoint to lie on the ground.
The attack took place shortly
after midnight in q wooded
lovers lane section of Arling-
ton boulevard.
The woman's escort, q 32-year-
old Alexandria mechanic, tes-
titled his fiancee picked him
up after work about 10 pm.
July IS. He said they visited
q relative and then drove to
che spot near Gallows road.
He said they were sitting In
the front seat talking about get.
ting married when the boys came
up to the car. The couple was
married last month.
I'VE were talking and the next
thing ! knew a flashlight popped
in the window" he said. Then
! felt a knife at my back"
Detective 1t. Joseph Howard
said the four confessed within
a few hours after the incident.
Three Of the boys were picked
up while walking along the high
way the next morning.