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Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
State Farm Bureau
Will Hold annual
Meeting November Is
Business Meeting Will
Be Held In Dover;
Annual Banquet At
Caesar Rodney High
School.

Delaware State Farm Bureau
will hold its Annual Meeting on
Thursday, November 16. The busi-
ness meeting will be held at the
Treadway Inn, Dover, beginning at
$3.50 Am. All Farm Bureau men,
bers are invited to attend the bus
mess session as well as the ban
Quet. All voting Delegates and
Alternates are urged to be present
by $50 Am.
A banquet will be held at 700
Pm. in the Caesar Rodney School
Cafeteria. Price of tickets is $175,
and reservations must be made In
advance. Tickets may be obtained
from the Delaware Farm Bureau
Office in Dover or your County
Farm Bureau Directors and Secre-
tary.
The guest speaker for the ban
quet will be Kenneth Hood, Direc-
otor of Commodity Division,
A.F.B.F.
The Special Feature of the eve
ming will be the introduction OF
the eight contestants for Delaware
Farm Bureau Queen and the crown
ing of the new Queen for 1862, by
tn 1861 Queen, Debbie Cannon.
The Farm Bureau in Delaware
has been extremely active in aid
ing the best interests of state farm
folk for the past several years.
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Heart Fund Go-kart
Races Big Success

There can be no question in the
minds of those who attended the
Go-Kart Races at Carpenters Dirt
Pit last Sunday afternoon, that
first, the races were wonderful; /;
second, the Heart Fund Drive Of
ficials, the Rotary Club, local spOn-
sor of all Heart Fund activities,
the Jack Carpenters and particu-
larly Mrs. Jack Carpenter and her
loyal aides, Frances A. Chandler,
Eleanor Ellingsworth, and LOusie
Savage, and the power behind the
throne, Mrs. Frank Winnie"
Lynch, all did a wonderful job be-
fore, during, and after the races.
Les Coleman, local radio man,
deserves a special plug; and the
following are all entitled to
thanks: Milford Police Depart
ment, Milford Heart Fund; for
trophies, l. G. Burton and Com
pany, Inc, Taylor Auto Supply
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Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Firemen's Blitz Is
Due This Sunday

Every member of the Carlisle
Fire Company of Milford has been
alerted for the door-to-door "blitz"
Of Milford proper, which will be
held this coming Sunday, Novem-
ber II. The wailing of the siren
at one O'Clock will inaugurate the
opening of the drive which will
last one hour. During that short
period Of time every home in the
city will be visited. Envelopes will
be left at homes where no one Is
present.
The drive, which officially OPEN
ed on Monday, October %, has been
progressing nicely according to the
chairman of the drive, Garrett l.
Grier.
A great deal more money, how
ever. is needed to place the drive
over the top and the u q ]
every home canvass" is expected
to bring the drive over the top.
The solicitation has been going
on since October % in the rural
areas surrounding the city. While
the special gift committee has been
working for over three weeks on
that group.
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Education Board
Names New Supervisor

Mrs. Marian b. Miller was re-
Gently appointed State Supervisor
Of Group Testing Program in the
Division of Child Development and
Guidance by the State Board of
Education. Mrs. Miller succeeds
Dr. Russell Plumpton, who resign
ed several weeks ago.
Mrs. Miller received the A. b.
degree from Smith College, the
M. A. from Teachers College, Col
umbia University, and is current
ly a candidate for the Phi. ID. in
the area of psychological founda-
tions and services at Columbia
University At Columbia she has
worked with DR.. Irving Lorge and
DR.. Ruth Strang, contributing to
DR.. Strang's recent book, Help
ing Your Gifted Child
Mrs. Miiiers previous profess
sional work experience includes
an internship in the guidance elm
ic at Columbia University where
CONTINUED on page fiVe)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Lewes Church Will
Sponsor Dance Nov. "a

The Mems Club of St. Peters
Episcopal Church, Lewes, will
sponsor a Thanksgiving dance on
Friday, November "a, at the Fort
Miles Field House, Fort Miles,
Lewes, Delaware, from 900 p m
to 100 a. m.
Tom Darlington's Orchestra
will furnish the music. This or
chestra is composed of eleven
members with Betty Sherri of the
Sherri Sisters Trio, as vocalist.
The orchestra utilizes what is
probably the most extensive re-
pertoire Of any Society Band" in
the eastern area of the United
States. All playing is arranged in
medley style, incorporating cleo
trio violin and appropriate vocals.
They are pleased to receive any
requests at any time Their per-
formance program is always kept
flexible for this purpose.
This orchestra has had featur-
ed engagements at the Inaugural
Ball for Governor Lawrence in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. in 1853;
Continued on page eleven)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Christmas Clubs Are
Distributing Checks
Totaling $350,607
Milford Trust Is Largest
With $15O,0O0; Most
Checks Are Now In
The Mails; Will Be
Great Christmas Help.

Residents of Milford who, for
the past fifty weeks, have been
practicing thrift and each week
laying aside a sum for the Christ
mas Savings Funds conducted by
the two local banks and the L.. ID.
Caulk Company. are being and Will
be rewarded to the tune of $3.50, ,6O7.
This money is being released by
the Milford Trust Company, the
First Of Milford OfficeNof the Wilm-
ingtOn Trust Company this week
end, and the l.. ID. Caulk Company,
all of which have been in existence
for many years. This is an in
crease of several thousand from
the disbursements made by these
three clubs last year, and indicates
that the idea is still popular in
Milford.
The first savings clubs on the
Peninsula were started sever
years ago at Salisbury, Maryland.
The general public eagerly accept
ed the method to systematically
save for the holiday season. Short
ly thereafter, the l.. d. Caulk Com
pany conceived the idea of con-
Quoting a savings fund for its en-
ployees. The plan was successful,
and outsiders were allowed to join
the club. The Milford Trust Com
pany later took up the idea and it,
too, was a success, and secured
many depositors therefrom. A few
years later. the First of Milford
Office of the Wilmington Trust
Company started its club and each
year has shown a satisfactory in
crease in the number of persons
who have Joined the cluO.
CONTINUED on page Gve)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
bodybuilding Needs;
Group Takes Action
Committee, After Studying Education Service Bur
eau Report From University Of Pennsylvania
and Lengthy Discussion, Voted Unanimously
In FAVOR OF A Building Program In Milford.

At a meeting of the Milford
School Building Needs Committee
held in the Lakeview Avenue
School Cafeteria, Tuesday night,
November 7, report Relating to
School Buildings by DR.. Leo o.
CARRIER, director of the Education
Service Bureau. University of
Pennsylvania, and DR.. Edwin B..
Keim, Associate Professor of Ed
ucation was studied. AT the con-
clusion of the discussion a motion
stating that the committee go on
record favoring a $1,500,000 build
ing program on new site for the
beginning of a junior high school
was passed.
Since the report by the consul
tants recommended a senior high
school on a new site at an esti-
mated cost in excess OF $4,000, ,0G0
it was felt that since the Milford
District has an assessed valuation
of approximately $19,000.000 that
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Sample Party At
Harrington Church

Fun! Entertainment! Samples
and a chance to win one of many
door prizes all this for just so
cents is in store for each person
attending the sample party to be
held at 1880 PM, Wednesday,
November 29th in the Collins Build
ing of Asbury Methodist Church,
Harrington. This project is being
sponsored by the Pathfinders SIS.
Class.
What is a sample party? Each
person attending will receive a
number of samples of nationally
advertised products and will be
eligible to win one of many door
prizes to be awarded during the
evening. A planned program using
local talent will be given and re-
freshments will be on sale.
In order to insure that each
person attending will receive a
selection of samples, a limited
number of tickets will be sold
Tickets can be purchased from any
member of the Pathfinders Glass,
by calling EX8-8691 or EX8-S73S
and in Milford at the Sherwin-
Williams Paint Store. Get your
ticket early to be sure of getting
one.
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Announce Dealers For
Seaford Antique Show

Mrs. James NJ Myers and Mrs.
Andrew g. Knox, co-chairmen OF
st. Luke's Episcopal Church's 21st
Annual Antiques Show, have re-
leased the list of dealers who will
exhibit this year at the Seaford
show They are: Marie R. Moore,
Millville, New Jersey (glass, china,
general line); Elizabeth Seibert,
Norfolk, Virginia Zine furniture,
silver and glass accessories) Bail
ey's Antiques, Hollidaysburg, Pa.
dolls, jewelry, general line); The
Arundel Shopper, Glen Burnie, Md.
general line); v. L. Sweeney.
Seaford, Del. distinguished in
teriors); Cameron's Antiques,
Bridgeton, NJ. (china, glass, un-
usual accessories) Helen and Jo-
seph Mateyka, Wilmington, Del
(period furniture); Maude e.
Brewington, Salisbury, Md. decor
ative china, lamps and brass);
Pickett's Antiques, Milroy, Pa.
(pine furniture and primitives)
Tally's Antiques, Richmond, Va.
(pine furniture, copper and brass)
Gunpowder Lodge Antiques, Brad
shaw. Md. (fine furniture. silver
and glass accessOries) Gladys B.
Continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Highway Dept Is
Planning For 1862

The State Highway Department
will have the largest construction
season in 1852 in the history of
the department, William j. Miller,
Jr., director of Operations for the
Department told his staff confer
ence recently.
In addition to contracts already
awarded on projects geared for
construction next year, Mr.. Mill
er said it was planned to adyer-
tise for bids and award contracts
on other projects as rapidly as
the plans and specifications are
completed.
1--WE will be busy throughout
the winter months making prep
arations for this huge construc-
ton program for next summer,
Mr.. Miller added.
Some of the projects listed as
expected to be ready for construc-
ton work next spring and sum-
mer by Mr.. Miller, included the
continuation OF the landfill for the
freeway at Farnhurst, construc-
tion of the freeway in Wilmington
and construction of the toll road,
from Farnhurst to the Maryline
line
Other projects listed by Mr..
Miller included improvement OF
Foulkland Road, converting the
remaining sections of New Castle
Avenue into a dual highway, con-
structing a dual highway along
the Lebanon Road, the Milford by
pass dual highway, and several
sections of a dual highway along
Route IA.
In addition to these projects
some other existing highways will
be widened and resurfaced as part
of the Improvement program.
The dirt road improvement pro-
gram is not being overlooked, ac-
cording to Mr.. Miller who indi-
Gated that plans provide for the
Improvement of as many miles as
POSSIBLE next year, in event there
are no delays through inability TO
procure right Of way.
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Geo. Simpson
Named General
Fair Manager
Member OF Prominent
Family Won Out Over
w. w. s'Pete" Shaw By
A Close Margin.

George Simpson of Houston
member of well-known Kent
County family, was named Gen
eral Manager of the Kent-Sussex
(soOn to be Delaware State) Fair
at Harrington last Friday night
in close election.
He succeeds W. w. pete" Shaw
who has held the post on an in
terim basis since the death this
summer of T. Brinton Holloway
The board of directors elected
Simpson over Shaw by a vote of
20 to 21. A total of 49 of the 80
directors of the Fair were pres
ent, but five abstained.
Shaw remains as general man
ager Of the Kent-Sussex Raceway,
but traditionally the manager of
the fair has also doubled as man
ager of the raceway. The raceway
directors will meet and make a
decision later this month.
Both Shaw and Simpson are di-
rectOrs of the fair and the race
way Simpson has been a fair di-
rector since 1888 and a raceway
director the past four years.
Simpsons association with the
fair has also been participating
cne. He has served on most of
the committees and has been chair
man of the swine and dairy COM
ilittee for some time.
He is married to the former
kathryn Vinyard of Houston, and
they are parents of a son, Bill,
age 13.
Simpson attended Milford High
School and was graduated from
w esfey Junior College. He has
been a farmer ali his life.
He is brother Of State Senator
Walton H. Simpson, and Francis
Slim" Simpson, associated with
Walton in the lumber business,
and the late w. b. Simpson, long
time superintendent of schools at
Caesar Rodney.
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
DR.. Robins
Will Speak In
MilfordNov.l Is
International Relations
Expert Of AAUW Will
Address Down State
University Women.

The members of the Milford
Chapter of the American Associ-
alton of University Women will be
hostesses to the Seaford, George
town, Dover and Middletown
branches at a dinner meeting on
Monday, November 13, at $50 p.
M. in the Avenue Methodist Church
Social Hall to hear DR.. Dorothy
B. Robins, AAUW Staff Associate
in International Relations.
Extensive travel and an out
standing career covering varied
phases of international relations
combine to make DR.. Robins a
leader in her field. She is now
serving second term as vice
chairman of the Conference Group
of the u S. National Organization
on the United Nations. Author of
"U. n in World Affairs" '.U. N.
Plus YOUTH" "The U. n Story"
and "You and Our Foreign Pol
ICY" DR.. Robins has also prepared
numerous other educational stu
dies and guides. With a B. A.
from Wooster College, an M. A.
from Columbia, and Phi. d. re-
ceived in 1860 from New York
University, she holds membership
in Phi Beta Kappa and four hon.
or societies.
Her lively interest in the inter-
national scene dates far back in
her life. AS a child she travelled
Continued on page nine)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
State Women
Will Attend
COP Meeting
Three Of Them Will
Have Leading Roles
At Washington Reg
iOnal COnclave.

Three Delaware women will
have leading roles at the Region
al Conference of Republican Wo-
men being held at the Mayflower
Hotel, Washington, ID. c., on Mon
day and Tuesday, November 13
and A.
They are: Mrs. Dorothy A. Els
ton, of MacDonough, first vice
president of the National Fedora
ton of Republican Women, who is
regional director and will preside
at all sessions; Mrs. Don COncil-
10, of Dover, president Of the Del
aware Federation of Republican
Women, who will take part in a
panel of. state presidents at the
Tuesday morning business meet
ing; and Mrs. John A. Gibbons, of
Holly Oak, who will speak on pub
lie relations at the Monday after
noon session. Mrs. Gibbons, pub
licity chairman for the Delaware
Federation, is substituting for
Mrs. Elizabeth Maher, of New York
City, public relations chairman
for the National Federation.
Continued on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
DSEA Will Honor
A Citizen Tomorrow

A we'll known Delawarean will
be honOred at the third annual
Service Awards Luncheon set for
Saturday, November IL, noon,
Treadway Inn, Dover. More than
100 persons are expected to attend
the affair which is the final OBJ
servance of American Education
Week.
Last year the award was given
to the News Journal papers and
the General Outdoor Advertising
Association. DR.. Fl. V. Holloway,
retired State Superintendent of
Public Instruction, was given the
first award in 1859.
A selected list of State, County
and City officials have been in
vited as well as members of the
State Board of Education, leading
educators and officers of Future
Teachers of America Chapters
throughout the State.
The person to be honOred will
receive certificate of award from
Joseph H. Brewer, president, Del
aware State Education Associa-
tion, who will preside.
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
r eligious e Tests Disclose
Campaign At Mrs. Whaley
Greenwood W as Raped
Noted Revivalist Will
Open Two Weeks Drive
At Methodist Church
On November ID.

The Reverend William d. Turk
ington of Middleboro, Massachu-
setts, will begin a two weeks
Campaign in the Greenwood Meth
odist Church of Greenwood on
November IA, under the auspices
of the Greenwood Methodist
Charge, namely, Greenwood, Grace
and st. Johnstown Churches. Ser
vices will continue each evening
at 1880 O'Clock through November
26, with the exception of Saturday
night.
The Irish-born Reverend William
d. Huntington comes to us we'll
and is one of the
most popular evangelists in the
New England area.
Since being associated with the
Evangelistic Association of New
England in 1897, he has probably
preached continually to more con-
gregations in revival meetings in
the six States area than any other
speaker.
Following graduation from Sem
mary in 1882, he was assistant pas
tor of fremont Temple of Boston
He also served as associate pastor
of the Blockly Church in Philadel-
phia.
A native of Ireland, born in the
town of Portadown in 1905, he
married the former Dorothy "
Norton of Washington, DC. His
hobbies include hunting and fish
ing and woodwork.
Mr.. Huntington is also an ac-
complished musician, playing the
trumpet and singing the Gospel
You will not want to miss one
single service. Come and enjoy
a wonderful time of Christian fell
lowship with US.
continued on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Jobless Rolls Cut
% Pct. In September

Estimated unemployment in Del
aware dropped 1876 per cent in
September largely as the result
of recalls in the auto industry.
The number of jObless fell from
1900 to 8,400 between August and
September, according to Joseph A.
Bradshaw, chairman-executive di-
rector of the Unemployment Com
pensation Commission.
Despite the gains that have been
registered since the spring ecOnOm-
ic upturn, the September figure is
still 500 higher than a year earlier.
The situation improved in Sep
tember in the face of a seasonal
decline of 600 jobs in agriculture,
500 in food processing and 200 in
building.
continued on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10

he said, "need the assistance of
those who have more than their
actual needs.
Governor Carvel praised var
ious religion groups for their ef-
forts to promote "Share-Our-Sur-
plus" programs and urged every
one to participate in these pro-
grams to sshow the whole world
our own appreciation for the
blessings we have received.
Della ~srears were also urged
to pray for that day when
throughout the world there shall
be no famine, no misery and not
bloodshed-but a world united in
praising the Almighty for His
great Goodness to us all.
The proclamation follows:
WHEREAS, Almighty God has
seen fit to bless our land with
Continued on page ten)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10

year of work off their farms,
and another ATS were operated by
elderly farmers who listed them
selves as partly retired.
On the other end of the scale
were 398 large commercial farms
that had production of $4,000
year or more.
OF "ful1-time farms, the larg-
est number fell between $4,000
and $4,000 in annual production,
with 788 farms producing between
$4,000 and $4,000 of agricultur-
al products annually, and 988 pro-
ducing between $4,000 and $780,
00O
In 1859 there were 913 farms in
the state which produced between
$4,000 and $4,000 in farm pro-
ducts. Some $50 with full-time
operators produced between $4,000
Continued on page eleven)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Kent ASC Community
Committees Listed

The election of the ASC COM
munity committees for Kent Coun-
ty will be held on November goth,
by secret mail ballot at Dover,
Delaware.
Joseph w. Ennis, vice chairman,
County Agricultural Sterilization
and Conservation Committee, has
released the following slate of
nominees for the ASC community
committee:
The first community is the
northeastern part of the county,
the same as the first representa-
tive district:
Continued on page fourteen)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Cooking With A Flair
At Milford School

Cooking With A Flair" is the
subject chosen by Miss Janet
Coblentz, Extension Nutrition Spe-
cialist, for special interest meet
ing that she is conducting at the
Milford High School, Thursday.
November Is, at 7:30 p. m.
At this meeting, open to ali in
terested persons, Miss Coblentx
will demonstrate the special
touches with herbs and spices that
change the everyday food to some-
thing special. With the holiday
season coming soon, Miss Cob
lentz will also present ideas and
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Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10

junior high school beginning.
calling for a smaller expenditur =
would be more in line with tie
needs of the community. 1t was
also pointed out that SIS pro-
gram will meet building needs tor
approximately five years. When
that date arrives, the taxpayers
could then determine whether the
junior high school should be en-
larged or a senior high complet-
ed on the site.
The Building Needs Committee
also recommended that a bro
chure giving information about
the Milford District be compiled
The committee will meet again on
Tuesday night, November IA, 1861,
to edit materials that are to be
assembled.
AS soon as the brochure is pre-
pared, plans will be made for
calling a citizens meeting to dis
cuss all details.
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Civil Defense Tells
OF Water Storage

Due to the great number of
questions concerning storage of
water, the following information
just received from the Office Of
Civil Defense, Department of De-
fense, is furnished for information
of the general public:
Facts On Water Storage For
Emergency Use
Tests over the past several years
have demonstrated that water may
be stored for indefinite periods of
time without spoilage if simple
precautions are taken.
Continued on page sikh
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10
Blue Hen Units
Fifteenth
Post Home Filled With
Celebrants Last Satur-
day Evening; Good
Time Enjoyed By All.

A capacity turnout of members
and friends gathered at the Am
erican Legion Post Home, Milford
last Saturday evening, to mark the
fifteenth anniversary of the La
dies Auxiliary to V. F. w. Post
No. 6483 and the third anniversary
Of the Blue Hen Chicks Junior
Girls Unit.
Highlighting the joint birthday
dinner-party were congratulatory
messages from top ranking Off
Gals of the Departments of Della
ware, Veterans Of Foreign Wars
and Ladies Auxiliary, city officials
and other guests; the presentation
of American Flags, awards, cita-
tiOns and gifts to various individ-
uals and organizations; and a well
received talk by Mrs. James Rhind
Of Wilmington, the only Delawar-
can ever to attain the Office of
national president of the V. F. w.
Auxiliary.
Among those who congratulated
the local V. F. W. ladies and the
Chicks upon their accomplish
ments were State V. F. w. Com
mander Allen Wentz, State Auxil-
iary President Sophie Kowalski,
Mrs. Louis Szymarfski, who, as the
then state president, was instru-
mental in organizing the local aux
iliary fifteen years ago; Mr.. Szy-
former state command
ers of the V. F. W., and Mayor Roy
Pettyjohn.
Other head tables guests in
cluded the Rev. Andrew ]. White,
past national chaplain of the Vet
erans of Foreign Wars, who gave
the invocation and benediction;
State Senators Walter j. Hoey
and Harry Mayhem; Calvin Ball,
commander of Milford Post No. 3,
Continued on page nine)
Milford chronicle., 1961-11-10

Nancy COnard, Nancy Clendanlel,
Connie Townsend, Terry Lynch,
Beverly Argo, and Donna Elliott
dressed in their short red skating
skirts) will contribute nickel for
each pin which they leave up to
the heart fund. These girls will
also assist the captains of the
leagues by taking entries and re-
cording the scores.
Mrs. Frank Lynch, who is chair
man of the lanes, has assisting
her the following captains: Mr..
James Christopher, Mr.. Lester
Hastings, Mr.. Henry Saunders,
Mr.. Alvin Brown, Mrs. Pauline
Lord, Mrs William Schuler, Mr..
John Ditto and Mrs. Norman Ba-
ker. The prize committee is Mrs
Jack Carpenter and Mrs. Donald
Tyndall, they have done fine job
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