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Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Kent County Sheriff
Gets New Deputy
Bill James Named BY Wes Walls;
Succeeds Ken Meredith

Kent County Sheriff-elect J. Wes-
ley Walls of Marydel has announ-
ced he will appoint William (BilD
James of Dover deputy when he
takes office next month.
James, assistant chief of the fire
department at the Dover Air Force
Base, has been a deputy under for
mer Sheriff r. A. Salisbury from
1851 to 1858 and under former Sher-
iff William NJ. Paskey from 1853
to 1865.
Kenneth Meredith, present dep
uty, announced some months ago
that he planned to retire.
1t was also indicated this week
that j. Noble Carroll of near Fell
on would be elected president of
the Kent County Levy Court when
t meets for organization purposes
next month. The three members of
the new Levy Court are Democrats.
Other present Kent County Off
Gals who were reelected for new
terms, plan no changes among the
personnel in their offices. These
officials are Recorder of Deeds Roy
]. Honey Clerk of the Orphans
Court and Register in Chancery
Grafton Heather, Clerk of the
Peace Walter Handsberry, and Re
ceiver of Taxes and County Treas
urer Thomas Robbins.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Betty Grier, Cherry
Blossom Princess
Milford Girl Working For Hal Has.
keIl lis HOnOred

Miss Elizabeth Grier, 20, of Mil
ford, has been unanimously select
ed as Delaware's 1859 cherry bios
som princess by the Delaware State
Society.
Miss Grier will represent the
state at the annual Cherry Blossom
Festival in Washington next April
and will be its candidate for "cher-
ry blossom queen"
The daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank r. Grier of Milford, Miss
Grier is secretary in the Office of
Representative Harry G. Haskell,
Jr. (R-DeD. When Congress re-
convenes next month, she will be
employed. by Representative Per-
kins Bass GRIND.
Miss Grier was nominated by
Mrs. John ]. Williams, wife of the
states senior senator, at a meet
ing of the State Society and was
chosen unanimously. Each year
the society, composed of trans
CONTINUED on page eight)
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Bank Merger Voted
| By TUO State Banks
Seaford, Wilmington Trust
Directors Vote To
Merge

Directors of Wilmington Trust
Company and Seaford Trust Com
pany, Seaford, recently voted tC
submit to stockholders a plan for
merger of the Seaford bank with
Wilmington Trust.
The proposed merger agreement
provides for an exchange of 5000
shares of the present $25 par value
stock of Wilmington Trust for a.
600 shares of Seaford Trust. If a
proposed for l split of Whining
ton Trust stock is approved by
stockholders, shareholders of Sea-
ford Trust will receive 3 shares OF
the new S6.25 par value Whining
ton Trust stock for each share held.
Stockholders of Wilmington Trust
will vote on a formal merger
agreement at a special meeting on
January 20. Seaford Trust stock
holders will vote at their annual
meeting on the same date.
This proposed merger" said
George P. Edmonds, chairman of
the. board of Wilmington Trust
Company, marks another step in
Wilmington Trusts new policy of
extending its banking and trust
services to southern Delaware. Sea-
ford, located in the western part
of Sussex County and surrounded
by a large farming district, is de-
veloping as an Industrial and busi-
ness center. We hope that we can
play a constructive part in the fur
ther development of the area. If
lcCntinued on page ninep
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Ice Follies Of So
Underway At Arena
More Than 100 Stars Make Up Cast
OF Extravaganza


Ice Follies of 1859, the 23rd edi-
tiOn of the Shipstads and Johnson
skating extravaganza, opened a
limited engagement at the Phila-
delphia Arena on Christmas night.
More than 100 skating stars from
all sections of this country and
from Canada, Great Britain, Swift
Zerland and Australia make up the
cast. Colorful production numbers,
top-hight comedy, novelty acts,
acrohatics on ice. and dance skat-
ing are on the diversified program.
Since the Shipstads and Johnson
presented their first Ice Follies
back in 1886 in Tulsa, Oklaohma,
more than 100000 people have
Witnessed their shows.
Twenty huge and costly produc-
tions, valued at almost half a mil
lion dollars, make up the exciting
and colorful 23rd edition.
New stars for the 1859 tour in
clude gorgeous Judy Lawrence, of
Toronto, who appears in "DiscOv-
cry in Vienna; 10 Ann Dawdy,
(contlaued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Contest
Closes Here
This Evening
Judges Will Make Survey
OF Community Served
By Milford Electric
Service This Evening.

The Milford home lighting con-
test, which has created much in
terest locally, and which is being
co-sponsored by the City of Milford
and the Milford Chamber of Com
merce, will be concluded here to-
night, Friday, December 26th, when
the homes participating in the
contest are judged.
All persons hoping to become eli
gible for a prize. are asked to leave
their lights on between the hours
of six and ten p. m. this evening,
Friday, December 26th, for it is
during that time that the judges
will make their survey.
The Judges representing the
City: Mayor William r. Murphy,
chairman of the judges, Clarence
Downing and Wright Ward; repre-
senting the Chamber of Commerce,
A, Calvin Ball, Calvin White and
Mrs. Mary Keller.
The following prize schedule has
been arranged: First prize, $50;
second prize, $25; third prize, SIS;
fourth prize, $40; fifth prize. $40;
sixth prize, $40; and six consola-
tion prizes of $5 each.
The action of the judges will be
final and prize winners will re-
ceive their check early next week.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Sunday
Service 7 or
Valley Forge
Being Planned
1t. Governor David p.
Bucks0n Is Designated
By Governor Boggs To
Give Address On JAM
uary 4th.

Plans are now being completed
for the thirty-sixth annual Della
ware State Sunday service in the
Washington Memorial Chapel, at
valley Forge, Pa, according to an
announcement made this week by
the Delaware State Development
Department.
Governor ]. Caleb Boggs has des-
ignated Lieutenant Governor David
p. Buckson of Smyrna as the
speaker for Sunday, January 4.
The service viii begin promptly at
3 p. m, according to Dr. John Rob-
bins Hart, rector of Washington
Memorial Chapel and president of
the Valley Forge Historical Socie-
ty.
AS in previous year, it is ex-
pected that members of the Della
ware Chapters, Sons and Daugh-
ters of The American Revolution
will form motor pilgrimage to
the American shrine. Special mu-
sic will be presented by the choir
of First and Central Presbyterian
Church, Wilmington, with Wallace
Heaton directing.
The custom of holding weekly
services dedicated to the states
was established in 1923 by the late
DR.. w. Herbert Burk, who was
largely responsible for having the
Memorial Chapel built on the site
where General George Washing
toms Continentals suffered their
greatest privation during the new
nations hight for freedom.
(continued on page f1vel
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Local V cts
We're Host To
Riddles On
Saturday Last
Blue Hen Posts Guys &
Gals Did A Wonderful
job OF Entertaining
More Than 100 Young
sters.

Milford's veterans of wartime
overseas service-members of Blue
Hen Post VFW-with the aid of
their wives and friends. brought to
a successful conclusion. another
mission" last Saturday. Unlike
some OF their prior wartime mis-
sions, Saturdays Operation Santa
Claus" was strictly a peaceful
mission bringing joy to more than
100 deserving youngsters of this
area.
The 1868 version of Operation
Santa Claus" was long in the
making Commander James p. Gil
more having appointed the various
committees shortly thereafter began
quietly functioning- soliciting col
lecting repairing toys; obtaining
from education and welfare au-
thorities and other sources the
names of youngsters in need of
assistance at Christmastime and
arranging for the transportation
of youngsters to and from the post
home.
While post members were MAX
ing their preparations members OF
the Blue Hen Auxiliary under Mrs.
Claire LaFontaine, were even buster
repairing, wrapping and tagging
gift items arranging for refresh
ments and doing many other tasks.
AS in previous years merchants
and others responded TO the an~
nual appeal for toys clothing and
foodstuffs which were collected by
committee headed by John Deem
ey.
"Operation Santa Claus" entered
the 'shomestretch" around noon
when post members. under direc-
ton of transportation chairman
James Weller, famed out in all
directions to pick up the young
guests. Clement Nevins and Thomas
CONTINUED on page three)
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Paul r. Reed, Fred Whit
ney Are Choices OF
Delaware's New Attor-
ney-General For Ass'ts.

Januar d. Bove, Jr., Beneficial
Building, Wilmington, Delaware
the newly elected Attorney General
of the State of Delaware has an
nounce the appointment of Paul
R. Reed as Assistant Deputy Gen
eral, and Frederick Whitney for
a like post.
Mr.. Reed, a lawyer practicing
law with the firm of Tunnell &
Raysor of Georgetown, Delaware
graduated from Georgetown Uni
versity of Law School in 1866, and
was admitted to the Bar on No
vember 26, 1856. He and his wife
Mildred Ashe Reed, who is from
GreenvilIe, Pennsylvania, reside at
115 Rodney Street in Rehoboth
Beach, Delaware and are the par
enss of four children: Robert M
Reed, age s., James G. Reed, age
4, Ann R. Reed, age 8, and Amy,
age 1.
Mr.. Reed was born in McKees-
port, Pennsylvania and is the son
of the late Paul r. Reed who was
an attorney and handled the real
estate work for the G. G. Murphy
Company for many years, and La
vadia R. Sommer who now makes
her home in Tucson, Arizona.
The newly appointed graduated
from Kiski School in 1916 and en-
tered Amherst College which he at
tended for five semester and re-
-ceived his BIS. degree from the
University of Pittsburgh in 1850
He was in the service for two years
and served in Korea during the
Korean War from December 81
1852 to July 26, 1853.
He is a member of The Sussex
County Bar Association, Delaware
Bar Association and the American
Bar Association. He is a Mason,
being member of Alliquippa
Lodge No. 375 and F. & A. NJ,
fcontinued on page sixD
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Employment Rise Is
Best Since February
Rise OF $500 is Reported By
Albert Stetser

Substantial Improvement in
employment in the Wilmington Ia
Dor market area occurred last
month, Albert Stetser, chairman
executive director of the Delaware
Unemployment Compensation Com
mission, reported last Friday.
He said that non-farm employ
ment in the area, which consists OF
New Castle County, Del, and Salem
County, N. j., rose $500 from mid
October to November, to reach
a total of 126,700.
The total was still, however, be-
low the figure of 10000 for the
same time last year.
In the month, manufacturing
employment jumped by $500 jobs
while non-factory employed slipped
by 100.
The gain of $500 in manufactur-
ing employment pushed the total
in that category to 56,400. the high
est point reached since last Febru-
ary. The boost was due to the re-
continued on nage sevenl
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Management Can
Beat Mastitis
George vapaa, Kent Agent Recon-
mends Keeping OF Records

The best answer to the mastitis
problem is simply good manage
ment, according to George Vapaa,
county agricultural agent.
He says dairymen should check
the following questions to see if
he is providing the best anti-mas-
tits program he can.
Do the cows have comfortable
stalls, wide enough to allow them
to stretch their legs when lying
down and long enough to prevent
hangover?
Do the cows have a layer of
bedding on the cold concrete to
protect the udder against chilling
and injury?
Do your cows have farmer who
plugs up the. opening where the
gutter cleaner leaves the barn,
shuts all hay holes and silo chutes,
replaces all broken windows and
doesn't use open windows and
doors for fresh air causing drafts
which may chill delicate, sensitive
udders?
CONTINUED on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Interesting Exhibit
At Zwaanendael
Native Cedar Decorated In 18th
Century Style Is Feature

A native cedar decorated as of
old and toys Characteristic of late
18th century are features of the
1858 Christmas Exhibit at the
Zwaanendael Museum, Lewes, Del
aware.
AS in the early days, the woods
and hedgerows were searched for 8
cedar tree of the size and shape de-
sired. With ceremony, it was cut
down and carried through the snow
and now it stands in the Museum
bedecked with shining glass icicles,
tinseled picture ornaments, cones
and gilded nuts. Draped strings of
cranberries and popcorn hang from
the branches, completing the deco
rations as in the days of our fore
fathers.
Nearby is a dolls wardrobe trunk
with many piece of dolls clothing,
continued on page sikh
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Jan Boye, Has Guard Camp
Named Sussex TO Be Named
County Aides For Washburn
Veteran Wilmington Ply
sician Who B ega an
Guard Affiliation In
1916 To Be H0n0red.

Next summers Delaware Nation.
al Guard encampment at Fort Miles
will be named for DIR. Victor d
Washburn, Wilmington physician
whose service with the Guard be-
gan IL January, 1916.
DR.. Washburn, who retired from
the Guard in 1916 with the rank OF
brigadier general, has served on
numerous state and Wilmington
agencies including the Wilmington
Board of Public Education, the De-
partment of Public Safety, the city
Health Department, the state Se-
lective Service Commission and the
Governors Advisory Committee for
Civil Defense. Since the summer OF
1861 he has also been a medical
director of The Memorial Hospital
He said that he is greatly hon
ored" by the Guards decision sug-
gested by Maj. Gen. Joseph j. Scan
mel. the adjutant general. and APP
proved by Gov J. Caleb Boggs. The
encampment will be held in two
sections, one running from June
% to July IL, and the other from
July IL TO 26.
His interest in the National
Guard, while actively serving and
since his retirement, are unsur-
passed by any of our citizen sol
diers. He has been held in high
esteem by all who know him." says
part of the order naming the
camp for DIR. Washburn..
Another section of the order
points out that ''In addition to the
extensive public service which
General Washburn has given to
the State and Nation as member
of the medical profession and as a
Continued on page eighty
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Milford Home Clubs
Christmas Party
Area Demonstration Clubs SpOn-
sOred Fete At St0ckley

The Milford Home Demonstration
Clubs Happy Homemakers, Mill
wood, Slaughter Neck, Shawnee At
ternoon and Shawnee Evening" cul-
minated a very active year of SER
vice at Stockley Colony, by spon-
soring a Christmas party for ap-
proximately so patients of Penni-
well Cottage on Tuesday, Decem-
ber 18th. Santa Claus himself, in
the person of Mrs. Winnie Lynch,
delighted the children by present.
ing them with gifts of stuffed toys
and bath powder. Each patient was
also given a Sunday dress, do
mated by individual members of
the Demonstration Clubs. Refresh
ments were then enjoyed consist
ing of homemade cookies, punch
and candy favors. Members attend
ing the party were Mrs. Winnie
Lynch, Mrs. Katherine Acko, Mrs.
Leona Nauman, Mrs. Louise Roosa,
Mrs. Mildred Vinyard, Mrs. Nettie
Jester, Mrs. John Lodge and Mrs.
(continueu on page f1vel
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
20 Attache
Figure NJ May
Be Shortly
Tipped ByDenls
ID EN- ocratic Controlled
Legislature Expected
To Be Increased TO 104
Before January 6 Open
ing OF Assembly.

Democratic Party officials and
legislators meeting in Dover have
set 70 as the number of attaches,
but casual conversational after the
meeting indicated that the total
would probably push back up to
the 104 of the last session before
the Jan. convening date.
The number repeatedly agreed
on recently was 29 for the Senate,
Al for the House. The House split
up was one for each of the 26 DEM
ocratic members, and Is to be ap-
pointed at large by the party. The
Senate split-up was not announced.
However, several persons pres
ent at the meeting said there was a
general tacit agreement that the
number would be pushed up.
Garrett e. Lyons, state chair
man, announced after the meeting
that under a new system House
attaches will meet in Legislative
Hall on Monday, Dec. 29, with
House Democrats to become fa-
miliar with procedure.
The caucuses already have select
ed Senator Curtis w. Steen ID
Dagsboro) for president pro tenn
and Senator John E. Reilly, Sr.,
(D-Wilmington) for majority lead
er in the upper chamber; and Rep.
Sherman W. Tribbitt (D-Odessa)
as speaker of the House and Rep.
Charles G. King (D-Smyrna) as
majority leader in the lower.
Their elections will be formal
ICED as part of the early business
of the new session.
Senator John K. Reilly, Sr., ma
jority leader, announced that Mrs.
Edna M. Walden, sos South BAN
croft Parkway, who served with
him during the past session, will
again be his clerk
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
| IChr0nicIe Goes To
Press NeIU Years EUe
Early P u b s h in 9 Next
Week Due To Holiday
Thursday

The Milford Chronicle, Della
wares largest weekly newspaper,
both in size and number printed
each issue, will go to press next
Wednesday, December 31st.
The early publishing date is due
to New Years coming on Thurs
day, the usual press day.
Persons writing letters, or desir-
ing to place advertising, both clas-
sified, local and display should have
same in office not later than noon
Tuesday, December both.
The Chronicle will be open for
business at the Usual hour on Fri
day, January End.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26

mixtures and fertilization, drying
systems, the value of drying, and
market opportunities for quality
hay.
To supplement reports of field
research in Delaware, the Uniyer-
sity is importing" a number of
out-of-state speakers who have had
experience with new methods of
producing and handling hay.
Among these are Cart w. Hall of
Michigan State University who will
report on experimental work with
field-pelleted hay; ID. ID. Denman of
Denman Dale Farms, Cortland,
Ohio-'Farm Evaluation OF Drying
and Pelleting Hay for Dairy Cows; !;
and a panel discussion on modern
haymaking systems with ]. T. Reid
of Cornell University and Bernette
Wilson of King Ranch, Coates
vile. Pa. w. H. Mitchell. Univer-
sity of Delaware agrolaomist and
CONTINUED on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Duckers Frustrated
As Season Slips ADay
Unusually Heavy Ice Con-
ditiOns Responsible For
Hunting Halt

The 1858 ducking season is fast
slipping away to it's closing date
at sundown Monday, Jan. 5, leav-
ing a lot of frustrated duck hunt
ers champing at the bit all over
New Castle and Kent Counties.
Unusually heavy ice conditions
since the first of December which
prevail over most water except
swift running tidewater brought
cunning to a halt early this season.
Ice began to form the first of
December. A short thaw allowed
most hunters to get out Friday and
Saturday, Dec. and s.
The last freeze-up began Satur-
day night, Dec. s. and has prevent
ed all cunning since, except in a
few areas along the Delaware Riv-
tcontinued on page six)
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26

tenor; Ted Kenton, baritone; and
Jerry Hearn, bass, under the direc-
ton and accompaniment of Mr.
Miller, musical director from Mil
ford High School.
Following this Mr. Miller led the
group in singing Christmas songs
Next on the program was a spe-
cialty number prepared by the
kitchen employees and orderlies
consisting of the following: Celia
Johnson, Elsie Deputy, Carrie
Sauls, Josephine Perry, Rebecca
Davis, Fannie Watson, Ulysses
Bailey, William Ross, Shirley
Hicks, Teresa Johnson, Inex Rob-
inson, James Vann, Helen Davis,
James White, and Wilbur Neal.
Following comedy skit featur-
ing Bloody Mary and Gorgeous
George, gifts were presented to
Mrs. Alice Stevenson and Mr.. G. r.
L0renz from the employees of the
hospital.
Mr.. /. G. Burton, President of the
Board, in making presentation of
pins for length of service to the
employees, commended them for
the excellent job they are doing in
the hospital. He said, "The true
Christian spirit of giving is in the
every day life of the hospital en-
ployees as they give unselfishly of
their service year round"
The following employees received
awards: For five years: Ephraim
Metelica, Glenna Collins, Rosamond
Dragoo, Jeanne Mcdonald, Roberta
Smith, Josephine Perry, Georgianna
Watson; Ten years service: Eliza
beth Davidson, Fannie Watson. Mae
Walius; Fifteen years service:
Walter Dulin; Twenty years SER
vice: Iris Swain.
Candy was presented to all en-
ployees from the Medical Staff and
the Hospital. Refreshments were
served by Mrs. Constane Howell
and Mrs. Frieda Wilcutts.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Coast Guard Academy
Applications Due Soon
Must Be Submitted BY DAN. 18th,
According To Officials

Applications to take the next an
nual competitive examination for
appointment to the United States
Coast Guard Academy must be sub
mitted by January 10Th.
Rear Admiral Henry G. Perkins,
USCG, Commander of the Third
Coast Guard District, today re-
minded prospective applicants of
the approaching deadline and en-
couraged all eligible young men to
apply without delay.
The examination will be con-
Quoted February "a ard 25 in 10
cities in the United States and
abroad. Successful candidates will
be appointed cadets in the United
States Coast Guard anu will attend
the United States Coast Guard
Academy at New London, Conn.
tcontinued on page Ax)
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26

cannot hold the line" Coleman told
nearly 100 poultry growers and
businessmen.
I'VE need a reasonable margin
that will allow all segments of the
poultry industry to operate with a
reasonable return, comparable
with investment in any other field,
and an opportunity to lay up rea-
sonabie reserves to provide for the
ever present need for change and
sound future, without going to
the government for handouts" he
said.
The first place to look to solve
the problem is the same old place
per capita consumption, Cole
man said.
Coleman. said per capita con-
sumption can be increased if the
industry will do a better job on
quality, flavor, grading and pro-
motion of their product.
CONTINUED on page nve)
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Bond Sale In State
Near SIS, 900, 900 Goal

Delaware is within $925,000 of
reaching its $15,O0O,OOO quota for
the sales of U. S. Savings Bonds in
1858. Purchases for the month of
November amounted to $1,369,470
-10Go better than November 1857
Total sales 10 the end of Novem-
Der reached S14,074,449 which rep
resents $3.50 of the goal. AL
though total sales to date are $685.
962 less than last year for the same
period. they are 21k9o above the
quota pattern for the IL months.
Nationwide for the same period,
sales are 40 better. than last year
and redemptions are 1870 less. To-
tai bonds outstanding have reached
an all time peak of $42.5 billion.
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Beware Booby Traps
Public Is Warned

BOBBY traps that pile up fast
during the holidays should be
cleared away before they hurt
somebody, it was suggested by Del
aware safety and health officials.
as part of their holiday safety cam
paign.
The BOBBY traps they referred to
are wrapping paper. boxes, excel
sior, ribbons. and dried out trees
All of these items, likely to he
around the house during the holt
days, are fire hazards it was point
ed out by Mrs. William N. Cam.
vice president for home safety OF
the Delaware Safety Council, and
DR.. Mark Kenyon. the State Board
continued on page eight
Milford chronicle., 1958-12-26
Baptist Choir To
Present Cantata
Group Planning Presentation As
Chronicle Went TO Press

The church choir of the First
Baptist Church was preparing to
present a sacred musical Candle
light Christmas Eve program We'd
nesday evening, Dec. "a, beginning
1T 500 D. m. The choir, under the
direction of Mrs. Marion R. Har-
ris, will sing the Cantata, 20 Lit
lie Town of Bethlehem" by Elsie
Yale and Lawrence Heating, and
Gloria in Excelsis" by Wolfgang
A. Mozart
The program will begin with the
full chorus singing 30 Little
Town, followed by tenor reci-
tative by James Fox and the Choir
Us entitled, 20 Prophet Voices!"
Mr. Charles Thomas will sing a
tenor recitative and aria, "I See a
Shepherd" and the chorus, GLORY
to God in the Highest. mo
CONTINUED on page seven)