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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Gov. Carvel Endorses
Senior Citizen Month

In endorsing the observance of
May as Senior Citizens Month"
Governor Ebert ~ Carvel this
week called attention to the fact
that this State and Nation owe
their present prosperity and the
bright promise of their future to
the lifelong efforts and sacrifices
OF these whom we respect and
honor as Senior Citizens.
In statment issued at Dover, the
chief executive pointed out that the
number of citizens over So years
of age has quadrupled since 1900
and advised that "a disservice to
the whole country" would be done
if the many talents and skills pos
sessed by this fine group" were
not utilized.
After citing the progress made
in Delaware in creating programs
of interest and OF benefit to the
states older citizens, Governor Car
vel expressed the hope that all
Delawareans will join in the Sen
Tor Citizens Month" observance and
continued on page FOUR
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
300 Attended Pc estrian
Open House Killed By Car
AT StockIey At Seafor d
Presentation Of 1860
Psychiatric A ward S
Were Made During At
fair Last Sunday.

Clear skies and keen interests
drew an estimate gathering af 800
persons to the Open House activi-
ties at the Hospital for the Men
tally Retarded at Stockley on Sun
day, April 80. between the hours
of one and four in the AFTERNOON.
AS a prelude to the program, fa-
miliar hymns were sung by the
Hospital Glee Club in an adjoin-
ing room under the direction of
Mr.. Richard R. Landes, Chief of
Education, Training and Recrea-
ton at this Hospital Accompany
ing the STAFF and Clergy for the
program were Or. NJ. A. Tarumi-
anz. superintendent. as master of
ceremonies. and Mr.. James Will
liams. of Wilmington, member
of the Board OF Trustees of the
Hospital. Mrs. J. Wheeler Camp
bell, of Laurel, was given special
recognition as a longtime friend
of this Hospital A most interest
ing short program was then pre-
scented by group of approximate
ly 40 patients who have been train
ed by the Academic and Trainable
teachers.
A presentation of the 1860 Psy-
chiatric Aide Awards was made by
Mrs Mark Naylor, representing
the National Mental Health Asso-
citation. The two recipients of the
awards were Mrs. Rachel Antonio.
an employee in the Governor Ba-
con Health Center, at Delaware
City, for her meritorious service
since November, 1858. and Miss
Edna E. Smith, an employee at the
CONTINUED on page four)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Fashion Show
Here Tuesday
Big Success
Enthusiastic row d
Turns Out For Cooper
smiths And Derrick
sons Style Show.

A large attendance almost COM
pletely filled the auditorium of
the Lulu NJ. Ross School to en-
JOY what is conceded to be one
of the most colorful and interest
ing fashion shows ever presented
in Milford.
A twenty-five foot runway was
constructed for the show to bring
a closer look at the models and
their clothes.
Progressing through casual and
sport clothes and then through as
colorful a bathing suit parade as
one might expect to see at any
beauty contest. girls and boys
joined ladies and men in dressing
up for a display of what the we'll
dressed person will and can wear.
An outstanding number that
drew a spontaneous round of APP
plause in the swim suit division.
was the appearance on the run
way at the same time. of eight
girls wearing identically styled
swim suits but in different colors.
The audience showed it's pleasure.
The evening was .climaxed by a
simulated reception after a we'd
ding when mixed group of about
Is guests were on stage together.
As each was drawn to center stage
their costume was detailed. Then
came the flower girls, and finally
the bride herself in a beautiful
lace and organza wedding gown
with train.
Mrs. Theodore Aber was nara
tor for Coopersmith's and present
ed the commentary in an informal
manner, pointing up fashion de-
tails in the various costumes. ia
miliar to her. having directed the
fashion coordination.
Derrickson's Mems styles were
effectively detailed by Ed Marzoa
of Station WJWL at the micro
phone, who repeated his efficient
stint of his last visit at a pre-
vious show
continued on page fivel
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Highway Constructors
Hold Dover Meeting

Nearly fifty 500 members and
associate members of Highway Con
structors of Delaware, Inc, assem-
bled at a dinner meeting in Dover
recently to commemorate the first
anniversary of the organization
They were welcomed with the long
awaited, but good news, that the
Highway Construction Bond Bill
had been passed by the General
Assembly. This was reported by A.
Nelson Stills, Executive Secretary
of Highway Constructors of Della
ware.
Guest speaker for the dinner
meeting was Mr.. William j. Miller,
Jr., Acting Chief Engineer of the
Delaware State Highway Depart
ment. After informing the contrac-
tors and suppliers of the passage
of the Bond Bill, Mr.. Miller attemp-
ted to point out the highway pro-
gram that can be anticipated for
the next two years. Mr.. Miller an
swered many questions from the
contractors concerning when new
construction contracts would be adj
vertised, what projects were to be
done and where the State Highway
Department stood as far as COM
pleted designs and right-of-way
acquisitions were concerned.
At the conclusion of the meeting
a very interesting film was shown
whch>dealt with the contraction of
the Dirt Road Program within the
State of Delaware.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
May Day Queen Is
Selected At u. OF d.

Miss Ellen Tantum, senior politi-
cal science major from Robbins
Vile, NJ. will regin over the seth
annual May Day activities at the
University of Delaware on Satur-
day.
zone Hundred Years Ago." de-
plotting the strife torn Civil War
years through dances by class and
dormitory units, will be the theme
of a pageant to be presented on
the South Campus green at $3.50
pm.
Miss Tantum, the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. C. Tantum, has
recently completed years tenure
as editor in chief of the Delware
Review. the student newspaper, and
has been elected to Mortarboard,
honorary leadership society for
women.
Maid of honor In the queens
court will be Lynn Beard, 113 Blue
Rock Road, Wilmington. Duchesses
will be Susan Moore, of Woodbury.,
Nj, senior; Sally Thornton, Sails
continued on page nIne)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Iron Worker From Phila-
delphia Becomes 18th
Highway Victim Dur
ing Current Year.

Nathan r. Peacock, 20, Phila-
delphia construction worker, was
killed Monday night while walking
across Route Is, just north of Sea-
ford.
Peacock, who lived at 1000 South
Twenty-eighth Street, Philadel-
phia, was pronounced dead at the
Nanticoke Memorial HOSPITAL at
Seaford at IL p. m.
State police said he was struck
by a car driven by Nose West, Az,
of Oakland Park, Fla, going north
on Route Is.
His death raised Delaware's 1861
highway toll to IA, which is 10
less than at the same date last
year.
Troopers said Peacock was
walking across the highway from
Harley's Restaurant to the Sussex
Motel, where he was living while
employed on a construction job at
the DUPONT Company nylon plant
in Seaford. He was a journeyman
iron worker.
State police said Peacock ap-
parently walked directly in front
of Vests car and the driver had
no time to avoid him.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Sussex March Fire
Loss Is $113,275

The $4,000 chicken house fire
on the Georgetown-Laurel Highway
at the Fooks farm shot the total
fire loss for Sussex County up to
$113,275 for the month of March,
according to the statistical report
given by William E. Donovan, coun-
ty fire recorder, at the meeting of
the Sussex County Volunteer Fire
mems Association.
OF the total, however, $95,S75
worth was covered by insurance,
making the net loss $17,400.
The firemen met at the Laurel
Firehouse. E. Edward Carey, Mills
boro, vice president, was in charge.
Greetings were extended by Lin
wood O'Neal, president of the Laur-
Ell Fire Dept, Walter T. Carey, new
mayor of Laurel, and w. Harrison
Phillips, state representative from
the district.
The Rev. DIR. Thomas G.. Multi
gan Georgetown, who gave the in
vocation. rugged participation in the
State Memorial Service to be held
in Dover May Z.
Col. Charles Bruner, county Civil
Defense director, discussed the 49,
81 Operation Alert and said that
public participation this year is,
limited to the test sounding of the
continued on page four
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Marble Tilt Due
Here Tomorrow

Weather permitting. the annual
Milford area marbles Champion
ship competition win get under
way this Saturday at $3.50 a. m.
on the Milford High School
grounds.
The competition. as in previous
years, is sponsored by Blue Hen
Post No. 64S3. WV, and is open
to all boys between the ages of six
and fifteen years. Boys finishing
one-two-three in the local tourTfa-
ment will receive prizes. medals
and T-shirts and will have the OPP
portunity to compete for addition
al awards in the state finals later
this month.
During the past ten years. Mil
ford entries have carried off state
honors on five different occasions
and, in each instance, represented
Delaware in national competition
Last year. Walter Postles, Jr.. won
city, district and state honors, and
went on TO represent Delaware in
the national finals at Eaton Rap
ids, Michigan.
continued on page ivel
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Milford High
Alumni Meets
Sat. June 10
Dinner And Membership
Meeting Will Be Fol-
lowed by A Dance;
Music BY Starlighters.

The Alumni Association of Mil
ford High School has announced
that their annual reunion will be
held Saturday evening. June 10. -
81, $50 o'clock. at the Lakeview
High School Cafeteria. Milford. Del.
In addition to the dinner and
membership meeting. there will be
an Alumni Dance, where the alum
nj will swing and sway TO the mus
ic OF the eight piece "Starlighters
orchestra.
The Associations Officers n d
various Committee Chairmen are,
hard at work arranging additional
activities and entertainment for the
enjoyment of the alumni at this
annual meeting.
The alumni news letter, ballot
and invitation will be mailed later
this month to each alumni of Mil
ford High School Inasmuch as a
capacity crowd is anticipated, it,
was recommended that those desir-
ing to attend should forward their
ticket requests promptly upon re-
ceiving their invitation.
Keep watching in this paper for
further information.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
FELTON, Votes May 6
On School Expansion

Voters of FELTON, School District
will go to the polls Saturday. May
s. to approve or reject two propOs-
ais for expansion and improvement
OF the school program. The Board
of School Trustees urges support
from all who wish to see the school
continue to grow with the expand
ing enrolment and to provide mod
ern Institutional equipment and
services.
Polls will be open at the school
building from 200 pm. to 900
pm. Daylight Saving Time Q:00
pm. to 500 pm. Standard Time).
The first proposal would provide
additions and alterations to the ex-
listing plant in high school in
dustrial arts. science, business ed
ucatiOn. home economics, English
and social studies. along with two
new elementary classrooms. A loo
fcontinued on page Hevenb
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Men Only" Cooking
Contest Rule Dropped

It'll be Stacks, shorts and halters
at the barbecue pits this year when
the National Chicken Cooking Con-
test is held in Seaford, Del, June
15-17.
Announcement of this innovation
in the outdoor cooking division of
the contest was made jointly yes
terday by Mrs. Ann Nesbitt of Sea-
ford. local chairman for the Cook
ing Contest. and Lloyd Cell, of
Chicago. general manager of the
Poultry and Egg National Board.
In previous years, the barbecue or
outdoor division of the contest had
been carefully restricted to male
entrants alone.
Reason for the about face. Mrs.
Nesbitt said, is that outdoor or
patio" living has brought the
whole family into the open air.
continued on page four
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Dover Century
Club Concert
Due May 9th
Will Be Held In Grace
Fellowship Hall On
The Plaza; Devoted To
American Composers.

The Dover Century Club Chorus
will celebrate National Music Week
on May at S:15 pm, d. S. T., in
Grace Fellowship Hall on The Pla-
"a in Dover with a program largely
devoted TO American composers.
The women's Chorus will sing
David Guion's Prayer. Salvation
Is Created, by Tschesnokoff. How
Do | Love Thee by Lippe, The
Sleep That Fits On Baby's Eyes"
by Carpenter. and Dawn" by Cur
ran, as well as three American
Folk Tunes by Fred Warning ar
rangers 'Lollytoodum," He's gon
Away" and, set Down Servant.
The Choral-Airs, a group of men
from the Dover Air Force Base,
will sing for one of their numbers
clever arrangement of &c d
Night Ladies'" by Hunter-Shaw.
The groups of men and women will
combine their voices for the finale
by Richard Rodgers, June is Bus
tin Out All Over" from, "Carou-
sci" with a special ending arrang-
ed by Mrs. John j. Walsh, a men,
Der of the Century Club Chorus.
The special guest artist assisting
the Chorus May will be Raymond
NJ. Mcguire, lyric tenor and Quill
ter Mr.. Mcclure will be accom-
panied by Mr.. James Quillian, re-
nown pianist and coach of New
York City.
Subscriptions. for the concert are
being received by Mrs. Thomas w.
Harmon, 1876 Mary Street, or by
telephoning Mrs. Weston Hodgkins.
Redfield 4-7814.
The Dover Chorus presentd this
concert for the Women's Club of
Denton, Maryland. in the North
Caroline County High School Aud
itorium on April % to a large and
enthusiastic audience.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Milford Go-Kart Club
Racing Every Sunday

The Milford Go Kart Club will
sponsor Go Kart Races every Sun
day afternoon, weather permit
ting, at Mr.. Fisher Carpenters
dirt pit, located u mile north Of
Milford on dual highway. Races
start promptly at 200 p m. with
admission being free of charge.
Any donations will be appreciated
as all money received by the club
is used TO better the track.
Snow fence has been installed
this week in order to keep spec
tators off the track and away from
pit areas. The public is asked to
stay behind the fence in order to
eliminate any possible accidents
which might occur Anyone, any
age, male or female, is invited to
participate every Sunday.
Membership in the club is avail
able by paying a yearly fee of
$500 Championship races are be-
continued on page seVenl
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Plans Being Made For
Nat'l. Highway Week

M. o. Bader, ecretary-manage
of the Associated General Contrac-
tors of Delaware has been named
State coordinator for the observan-
ce of National Highway Week.
The announcement came from
Ellis Armstrong. President of Bet
ter Highways Information Founda-
ton, Washington, DC The national
observance is scheduled May 81
through May 81.
According to Mr. Bader plans for
DelawaE'e's sixth annual Highway
Day Monday, May p. are nearing
completion.
General chairman James Julian
has scheduled a meeting of his
committee for Monday, May s, in
the News-Journal auditorium for
final planning.
There will be an all day series
of conferences with luncheon and
dinner on May % Events begin at
$3.50 am, with coffee hour and
panel discussions. In addition to
tcontinued on page FOUR
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Carvel Proclainns
Mothers Day

''The unselfish devotion, tender
ness, understanding, patience and
loving discipline, bestowed upon
us by our Mothers, creates a bene-
VIOLENT influence that helps to guide
US throughout our lives" Governor
Ebert N. Carvel said this week in
proclaiming Sunday, May IA, for OBJ
servance as Mothers Day in Del
aware.
The chief executive called upon
all Delawareans, regardless of age.
to avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity to honor their Mothers, by
attending church services Sin SOL
emn recognition of the sacrifices
love and inspiration given so freely
by all Mothers.
In his proclamation, Governor
Carvel called attention to the "in-
defatigable efforts of Miss Anna
Jarvis, which he said led to the
designating, by presidential pro-
clamition. of the second Sunday in
May as Mothers Day.
Governor Carvel also invited Del
awareans to join him ''in saluting
and congratulating Mrs. Anna Mat
news Aydelotte of Delmar. our 1861
Delaware Mother of the Year, who
as such, represents all Delaware,
Mothers.
The proclamation follows:
WHEARAS, it is only proper and
fitting that a specific day be set
aside for the purpose of honoring
our Mothers; and
WHEREAS, due in large measure
to the indefatigable efforts of Miss
Anna Jarvis, Mothers Day was Of
fically observed for the first time
CONTINUED on page FOUR
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Milford Trust
Is Seeking
Hearn Fund
Applications
Since It's Inception In
1899, 400 Separate
Awards Have Been
Made To Youth Of
This Community.

The Milford Trust Company,
trustee under the will of Louder
y. Hearn. is pleased TO again in
vite applications for benefits from
the Hearn Educational Fund and
the trustee announces that since
1889 when the trust fund was Gre
ated. over 400 separate awards
have been made by the trustee for
the assistance of worthy and de-
serving white boys and girls of
this community in securing a high
er education.
The following statement is made
by the trustee, which is self-ex-
planatOry:
RESOLVED. that the Milford
Trust Company as trustee. of the
Hearn Educational Fund, estab-
lished under the will of Louder n.
Hearn. authorizes the following
announcement:
The Will OF the late townsman
Louder n. Hearn, provides for a
trust fund. of which The Milford
Trust Company is trustee, to be
known as the Hearn Educational
Fund of which the income is to be
used in helping and assisting the
worthy and deserving white boys
and girls Of this vicinity in secur-
ing an education. Mr.. Hearn's will
stipulated that the trustee, was to
use its judgment in the distribu-
ton of the income so as to do the
most good.
Pursuant to the terms OF this
bequest The Milford Trust Com
pany invites applications for fl
nancial assistance from the Hearn
Educational Fund for boys and
girls of this vicinity for the fur
therance OF their education. APP
plications should be sent to the
Hearn Educational Fund in care
continued on page four,
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05


by the company's Industrial Equip
ment department and includes But
Ter Square Bins I'M the basic de-
sign. The Newton Company will
act as general contractor.
These new facilities will be sit
uated adjacent to the company's
grain elevators located on the
Pennsylvania Railroad, north of
Bridgeville. Nearly all ingredi-
ents will be received ard stored
in bulk and most of the feed man
ufactured will be delivered TO
poultry producers in bulk form.
Ingredients will be received by
both rail and truck. Construction
is expected to be completed in the
fail of 1862.
Newton's present mill is located
two miles from grain and ingred-
continued ON page eieven)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05

7O1 Seabury Avenue, Milford. In
charge OF the sale are Mrs. Wood
(GA-2-513D, Mrs. Orlando Hous-
ton, Jr.. and Mrs. Stephen WEIGH.
Mrs. /. ID. Short (GA-2-9723) and
Mrs. Edwin Messick (GA-2-446S)
wish TO remind us that they would
appreciate your contributions for
their White Elephant Table. Won't
you search your home for items
that might be of use TO them?
The Flower Cart has always
been a popular feature and re-
quires your donations of bulbs
and plants. Please contact Mrs.
Thomas Garbutt (GA-2-4S09). Mrs.
Arthur Hall (GA-2-S319) or Mrs.
Gerard Lorenz (GA-2-S91S).
Anything in the food line-bak-
ed goods. canned goods, preserves,
eggs-will be gratefully accepted
for The Corner Market Telephone
Mrs. William Supple (GA-2-951D
Mrs. l.. L. Fitchett (GA-2-5523) or
Mrs. Albert Kirk (GA-2-S360).
If you live outside of Milford
your Area Chairman will be glad
to accept any items you may wish
TO contribute for. sale at the Fair
Mrs. Raymond Masten, in charge
of Area Chairmen, has named the
following assistants for the sur
rounding communities:
Lincoln: Mrs. r. NJ Clendaniel ;
Georgetown: Mrs. Aubrey Smoot
Glendale: Mrs. Harvey Wilson
Houston: Mrs. w. ]. Dufendach ;
continued on page nIneI
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05

drafting a dress pattern. 1t was
not until 1928 that each county
had its own leader. Miss Graham
was our first leader. We did not
always have planned program
during our first years of an organ
lied group. but during the many
months of the depression that fol-
lowed Wori1 Var we spent many
days sewing on children's gar
ments as tbsrS were many children
at that time that did not have
clothes to wear to school. There
must have been a yearning on the
part of the women who early join
ed our club. for social contact with
other homemakers as they rarely
missed a meeting. Methods of trav-
cling in those days were quite diff
ferent from what they are today.
Continued on page nine)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Ferris School
Is Condemned
BY DeIaware's
Fire Marshall
Buildings Of Entire
School Are Said To Be
Too Unsafe To Be Re-
paired; Overcrowding
OF Facilities Cited.

The entire Ferris School for de-
linquent boys has been condemned
by State Fire Marshal William r.
Favinger as a fire trap.
He has recommended to the
State Youth Services Commission
that immediate plans be formu-
lated to replace this institution
with modern, fire safe construct
ed buildings to afford the maxi
mum in safety" He said it would
not be feasible to attempt i'm
provement of the present struc-
ture.
The fire marshal also found the
dormitories overcrowded ard re-
ferred the matter to the State
Board of Health for an investiga-
ton.
Favinger stated:
Actually, these buildings were
built many years ago when not
too much stress was placed on
safety.
They have slowly become
more crowded to the point where
feel the health angle is present"
The current population of the
school is 127.
The Youth Service Commission
which administers the training
schools for juvenile delinquents,
discussed Favinger's report and
decided to send copies to all MEM
bers of the General Assembly.
They hope this will stimulate
more interest among the legisla-
tors in the bond issue bill for
S4.500,000 for construction of a
new school to replace Ferris and
the Woods Haven-Kruse School at
Claymont for girls.
The commission feels that with
the sale of the properties of the
Ferris, Woods Haven-Kruse and
continued on page r1vel
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05

support price for corn in most
counties will be IA cents more a
bushel than il was in those coun-
ties i'm 1860.
The national average corn price
will be $120.
Zimmerman says that since the
corn support price in Delaware is
S131 per bushel, local farmers who
take part i'm the feed grain pro-
gram can count on at least $1.31
a bushel for their 1861 crop. which
would be eligible for price sup
port, based on their normal aver
age yield.
National average support prices
for other feed grains are: barley,
80 cents per bushel for. grade No.
2 or better: grain sorghum. $1.93
per hundredweight for grade No.
continued on page nins)
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1961-05-05
Rural Mail Box
Improvement Program

The annual rural mail box i'm
provement program to assist the
Postal Service in providing more
efficient deliveries and to stimulate
efforts to improve the appearance
of the countryside will be held May
Is to 20, the Post Office Depart
ment announced today.
The program is to encourage
patrons to provide suitable mail
ereced and maintained
for easy and safe accessibility, pre-
senting neat appearance, and af-
fording protection to the mail.
continued on page sixl