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Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
St. Stephens To Give
Gala Fashion Show

Final plans are being formu-
lated for the gala fashion show to
be presented by ST. Stephens
Church at the field house of Har-
rington High School on Tuesday,
September IL. 1861.
New fall and winter fashions
will be shown by Emanuel's of
Dover. There will be entertain
ment, refreshments and door
prizes. Home made cake, candy
and fancy work will be on sale.
The theme and commentary for
the show has been prepared and
will be presented by Mrs. Will
liam Humes, immediate past pres
ident of the Delaware Business
and Professional Women's Clubs.
Members of the church are spen-
ding many hours in planning and
preparing this show in order to
present an enjoyable evening for
all. Some thirty models will pre-
sent approximately ninety styles
for all occasions.
The program will consist of
one hour Of style presentations.
followed by a half hour intermis-
sion. During intermission, enter
tainment will be provided under
the direction of Mr.. Melvin
Brobst, music director of Harring-
ton High School. After refresh
ments are served. the show will
continue with additional style pre-
sensations.
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Planning For Fashion
Show In Rehoboth

Further details of the VIA Fall
Fashion Show scheduled for Au-
gust 30th at the Rehoboth Beach
Country Club have been under dis
cussion between Mrs. Carl A. Zol-
Ter. chairman. and Benjamin's of
Salisbury.
The new colors for fall are
acorn brown. muffin beige, curry,
celery. chutney, nutmeg, mahog-
any, pewter. amber. earth brown.
granite, clay. magenta. and many
shades Of green. Many Of the or
nate costumes to be worn will car
ry out these new fall shades. The
materials are rich, soft woods,
heavy broaades and silks, many
trimmed with various kinds Of
furs. Knitwear is quite popular
with more trimming than usual
featuring intricate stitches ard
weaves. there will also be print
Continued on page fave)
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Last Three Free Polio
Clinics Listed In Kent

Polio Immunization Schedule.
Kent County, August = Get Salk
Shots - Three properly spaced
shots of Salk vaccine and a fourth,
or booster. shot year later have
proved highly effective in reduc-
ing paralytic cases. Yet, despite
repeated medical advice, some 81
million people remain totally un-
vaccinated and more than Is mil
lion only partially protected. AL
most 1876 of all paralytic cases
reported in 1860 were people who
were not fully vaccinated or not
vaccinated at all.
The last three free polio elm
les in Kent County will be on Fri
day, August is, Houston. near post
office, 5:00-6:00 p. M: Harring-
ton, East Street, 6:30-7:30 D. M:
August 25, Dover, South
Governors Avenue, Acme Market,
5 100000 p. m.
continued on page three)
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Delaware Bankers
Will Meet Sept. 8

The regular fall meeting of the
be held at the Cavaliers Couptry
Club on Friday. September 8.
Plans for the affair were an
nounced today by Garland F.
Potts, association president and a
vice president OF the Delaware
Trust Company.
The program will open with a
luncheon to be attended by the
executive committee and members
Of all other committees. At this
gathering reports by the various
committee chairmen will be given.
The balance OF the afternoon will
be devoted to golf and swimming
followed by social hour before
dinner.
Harry l.. Carey. a vice presi-
dent Of Farmers Bark of the State
Of Delaware. is general chairman.
Mr.. Carey has named the follow
ing committee chairmen to assist
him: George A. Reece, senior trust
officer. Bank of Delaware, arrange
ments; Alan c. Knight, assistant
vice president, Wilmington Trust
Company, registration; Mrs. Ger
trude w. Wilson, Delaware Trust
Company. ladies committee; Geo.
F.. Dutton. Jr.. assistant vice pres
ident, Bank Of Delaware, golf and
swimming: Robert u. Altemus.
vice president, Delaware Trust
Company. reception; and George
M. Macleod, vice president, Bank
Of Delaware, publicity.
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Wesley College Has
New Dictalab Set-up

Wesley College, Dover, Della
ware, today announced purchase
of a new electronic system for
teaching languages, through a
grant by an anonymous donor
The language laboratory, called
Dictalab, is manufactured by Die
taphone Corporation of Bridge
port, Connecticut.
The initial installation at Wes-
ley College, at a cost of approx
mately $4,000. will consist OF a
master console for the teacher and
sound-protected booths for stu
dents. Separate language sources
can be programmed from the con-
sole. Additional space allowance
has been made for expansion as
needs grow.
The language laboratory has
unique quarterback design which
makes it impossible for students
to accidentally record over the in
structor's voice.
continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Rev. Spencer r. Quicks
OF Smyrna, Will De-
liver Sermon In Christ
Episcopal Church.

Announcement was made this
week of the forthcoming gradua-
ton plans for the 1861 Graduating
Glass of the Milford Memorial
Hospital School of Nursing. The
baccalaureate service will be held
on Sunday, August 20. at 500 p.
M, in the Christ Episcopal Church
on Church Street. in Milford. with
the Rev. Spencer r. Quicks. rec
tor. st. Peters Episcopal Church
in Smyrna. officiating 1t will be
followed on August 25 at 500 p.
m. with the graduation exercises
to be held at the Avenue Metho-
dist Church, Milford.
The members of the 1862 Grad
uating Glass are: Violet Marie
Bixler, Sugarcreek, Ohio: Anna
Mae Colflesh, Laurel: Eloise Mary
Hit, Milford: Suzanne Kemp, Do
yer: Esther MarleTe Loder. Clay
ton: Katherine Elizabeth Norman,
Clayton; Patricia Louise Quinn,
birmingham. Mass: Donna Lee
Rayne, Laurel: Betty Gay Taylor,
Laurel: Joyce Ann Workman,
Georgetown
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Kent Firernen Have
Nominated Officers

Officers for the year 1961-62
were nominated by the Kent Coun-
ty Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
ton at their regular meeting on
Wednesday evening, August 8. as
guests Of the South Bowers Vol
unteer Fire Company. II. A. Colt
OF Dover was selected to head the
organization as president. Others
nominated were: First Vice Pres
ident, Franklin Morgan Of Hous-
ton; second vice president. John
Meyer OF Bowers; secretary. Paul
Smith OF Marydel: treasurer, Ho-
well Fl. Barnes of Smyrna.
The report of County Fire Re-
corder George Reed showed 20
alarms for the month OF July, six
OF which were In towns, Is rural,
l false and to assist other towns.
The ambulance report showed
total OF 80 trips with l,543 miles
travelled
The next meeting Of the asso-
citation will be held at North Bow
ers on September l3, at p. III.
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Sight Saving Month
Endorsed BY Carvel

In endorsing the observance Of
September as Sight Saving
Month";" Governor Ebert N. Car
vel this week urged DelawareaHs
to give their support ito those who
seek constantly to unlock the mys-
teries OF the diseases which cause
blindness"
Pointing out that the gift OF
sight is one OF mans most pre-
cious treasures" the chief exec
utive noted that an individuals
ability ito earn a living, to rec
ogniZe his fellow man and to ap-
CONTINUED on page eleven)
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Senate Has Confirmed
Four Appointments

The State Senate has confirmed
four nominations submitted by
Governor Ebert N. Carvel.
Clarence Rash of Harrington
was approved as a member OF the
State Alcoholic Beverage Control
Commission, succeeding the late
T. Brinton Holloway. His term
will run until May Is, 1865.
Mrs. Nellie Jones Loder of
Clayton was confirmed as a JUS
tice Of the peace. She will serve
for four years and succeed w.
Frank Fleming.
Another justice Of the peace
confirmed for a four-year term
was Raymond S. Faulkner of Ken
ton. His appointment is retroac-
tive to July Il.
Leroy B. Truitt of Bridgeville
was approved as a member of the
Bingo Control Commission for a
term expiring September 1, 1864.
He succeeds Harry S. Zerby.
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
DeMolay Chapter
To Be Reactivated

According to information re-
ceived from Forest F. Banning.
Master Of Temple Lodge No. 8.
A. +. and A. NJ. which is the
sponsoring body for Temple Chap
ter OF the Order of DeMolay. the
chapter can look forward to a most
active and interesting year
ahead.
Mr.. Banning reports that the
Advisory Council for the Chap
ter has been entirely reorgan-
lied and is now composed OF men
who have agreed to serve and as
sist in carrying out the program.
The new advisory council held
arr organization meeting August
Z and elected Carson Ward. chair
man: Elwood Hawkins. chapter
advisor. and Bill Campbell, secre-
tary.
fronfinuad nm pARW nine,
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Concord Reunion
Is Due Tomorrow

Preparations for the 41st an
nual reunion of the Sons and
Daughters OF Concord are about
completed. according to f. Ray
Phillips, president
The event is scheduled for Sat-
urday when scores Of native sons
and daughters. together with Wis
itors. will gather at the historic
scene and swap tales Of their do
ings since the last get-together.
Included in the days activities
will be a chicken ard dumplin'
dinner. memorial service and an
evening program.
Concord. rich in history. and
located at the headwaters of the
Nanticoke River about four miles
from Seaford, has been the birth
place Of many prominent citizens
whose relatives will gather to Wis
1t familiar scenes which have
changed but little during the
years.
1t was in 1852 that a 20-acre
tract of land was purchased by
Abram Mitchell. halter of Phila-
delphia, and Walter and Samuel
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Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Vocational School
To Offer Course In
Farm Mechanics
Georgetown Institution
Scheduled On Septem-
Der IL, Will Give A
Highly Comprehensive
Schedule In Mechanics.

The Sussex County Vocational
Technical Center now nearing
completion and scheduled to open
for instruction on September IL.
near Georgetown. Delaware, will
offer comprehensive course in
Farm Mechanics that will en-
brace instruction in diesel and
gasoline engines, gear trains, hy-
draulic components, electricity,
welding. brazing, and soldering.
The courses will include pumps
both hydraulic and electric, their
repair. their hook-up and condi-
tioning. A department within the
Farm Mechanics Shop will deal
with sheet metal fabrication. Com
plete oil burner service, including
all equipment necessary for oil
burner service, is to be installed
by the National Oil Fuel Institute,
Inc. Of New York City, through
the assistance OF the Delmar Oil
Heat Association. Mr.. w. w. Beat
tie. secretary.
An evening program for adult
farmers will be ogered by the
Center and the Delmar Oil Heat
Association to assist farmers with
their oil burner problems.
The Farm Mechanics course is
a specialized course designed not
to interfere with any agricultural
courses offered in Sussex County
high schools. Students enrolled
In agricultural courses in the high
school will complete such courses
before enrolling in the Farm Me-
chanics course. However, the
course is designed to attract in
dividuals Interested only in me-
chanics without pre-experience in
any type OF agriculture.
CONTINUED on page nine)
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Blue Carriage
Ball Is Due
On August Is
Gala Annual Affair Will
Be Held At RehObOth
Beach Country Club;
Committees Named.

Friday evening. August rs, will
be a highlight of the social sea-
son. for it is\the night of the gala
Blue Carriage Ball" at the Re-
hoboth Beach Country Club, when
members of the RehOboth and
Lewes summer colony as well as
visitors from many miles distant
will gather to make merry until
the early morning hours.
The Ball will benefit the Chill
dren's Bureau of Delaware, an
agency that provides temporary
foster care and adoption place
ment for the children of all three
counties.
Mrs. Henry H. Altman, Reho-
both, and Naples, Florida, deco
rator. and Mrs. Charles G. Engs-
from, co-chairman of decorations,
have released their flower ar
rangements committee, who are:
Chairman, Mrs. Raymond Atkins,
Mrs. Carl Zoller, and Mrs. Mich
ael Fabrezio, assisted by Mrs.
James Beebe. Mrs. Jesse w. AL
len, Mrs. George Peticord, Mrs.
Charles KoOnes, Mrs. Sanford b.
Leach, Mrs. James H. Hughes,
Mrs. Harry Fehr, Mrs. Preston
Wire, Mrs. Thornton W. Owen,
Mrs. John Watson, Mrs Richard
Mahon, Mrs. ]. Towsend Tubbs.
Mrs. Henry p Scott, III. Mrs.
Harlan Scott, Mrs. Daniel ]. Lay
ton, Jr., Mrs. Warner w. Price,
Jr., Mrs. Derrick Lingo, Mrs.
Preston Wire. Mrs. Franklin c.
Maull, Mrs. Munson Corning. Mrs.
Herbert NJ. Bingham, Mrs. Donald
Poole. Mrs. John j. McNeilly.
Mrs. Howard Thompson, Mrs.
Francis PlowmaH, Mrs. Joseph
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Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18

responsible for making this fine
program available to our young
people"
According to James r. Godsey
of New Castle, executive secre-
tary of the Delaware Junior Fish
ing Rodeo Association, more than
5000 youngsters are expected to
participate in this Saturdays con-
tests. The competition, which is
open to Delaware residents be-
tween the ages of six and sixteen,
will be held simultaneously from
10 a. m. to p. m, Saturday, at
thirteen Delaware ponds and
lakes. Prizes will be awarded at
each OF these regional contests
and local fishing Kings" and
Queens" will be chosen.
A fitting climax to the statewide
CONTINUED on page ten)
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Program To Urge Car
Seat Safety Belts

In a reply to G. G. Stewart. ex-
ecutive vice president of the Ma
tional Safety Council, Governor
Gilbert N. Carvel pledged his sup
port to a program encouraging the
use of car seat safety belts.
According to the National Coun-
ell, a minimum OF 5000 lives would
be saved annually through the
use OF seat belts and serious in
iuries would be reduced by one
third. To indicate the increased
awareness OF safety belts the
Council states that all 1862 auto
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4
have been checked. The field in
spection is performed to deter
mine the presence Of such serious
weeds as Johnson grass. onions.
and cookie as we'll as varietal
purity of the seed, according to
Mitchell. 1t is the first step in
the certification process. Many
acres are turned down each year
he said because they fail the first
test. This amounted to about 20
percent OF the acres that applied
this year.
The next step in the certifica-
ton process is to examine the
seed tc determine the germina-
ton percentage, presence OF dis
eased seed. and possible contain
nation with other crop seed. This
test is performed at the Della
Continued on page eleven)
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Wheat Quota Vote
Due On August ~

Wheat producers will vote on
August "a on whether or not mar
keting quotas will be in effect for
the 1862 wheat crop, r. Harry
Wilson, chairman, Kent Agricul-
tural Sterilization and Conserva-
ton Committee, reminded grow
ers today. Quotas for the crop
were proclaimed by the Secretary
Of Agriculture on May -, but set
ting Of the referendum date was
deferred. pending action to pro-
vide an improved wheat program
for the crop.
CONTINUED on page elevenl
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18


cording to the state information
agency. Included are antique
shows. auctions. balls, fashion
shows. fishing contest. art exhi-
billions and yachting races.
An always eagerly awaited and
well patronized event is the an
nual Rehoboth Beach Antiques
Show. held under the auspices OF
All Saints Episcopal Church. The
1861 version of this event will be
held at the Parish House on Olive
Avenue. August 16 through 10.
Show hours are as follows: Au-
gust 16. y. MILO y. M; August IL
and IS, 10 a. MILO p. m; and Au-
gust 10. 10 a. me- p. m.
A somewhat different type Of
event will be offered Saturday.
August 10, when the Rehoboth
Continued on page tsn)
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Sussex Poultry Plant
Damaged By 10000
Fire On Wednesday
DELAWARE GUARD IS
NOT ON CALL UP LIST

From all present indica-
tions, the National Guard
Units in Delaware with the
single exception OF the Air
Guard, are. not likely to be
called in the present emer-
gency confronting the ma
ton.
However, it was pointed
out that the Guard, several
units of which are in train
ing at the Bethany Beach
encampment, will be alert
ed if the situation in Berlin,
Germany, worsens.
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
DeLa,Uare Resorts Planning
Late Season Activities

There will much and Delaware
Ocean
OF
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
Coz. CarueI Urges Support
Of Junior Fishing Rodeo

Ebert
fishing
and public
Rodeo scheduled for this Saturday.
In chief
Milford chronicle., 1961-08-18
1000 Acres Inspected By
State Crop Association

Delaware certified seed producers good
1861 William
of
Evening star., 1961-02-12

q LOVE OF LIFE.
Serial. Starring Audrey Peters,
1925 @ NEWS.
News of the moment
1870 q IT COULD BE YOU.
Audience Participation Color
@ Mr.. DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
Crime. David Brian stars.
q NUMBER, PLEASE.
Audience Participation Bud coIlyer m c.
q SEARCH FOR TOMORROW.
Serial. Starring Mary Stuart.
12:45 q GUIDING LIGHT.
Serial.
12::55 q NEWS DAY REPORT.
Ray Scherer reporting
100 @ DR.. HUDSoNS JOURNAL.
Drama. John Howard stars.
@ THE BIG MOVIE.
Hour. IS Min. Deep Waters" 1913.
About an orphan boys love for the sea-
Dana Andrews, Cesar Romero.
% ABOUT FACES.
Audience participation.
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LEADING PASS RECEIVERS
NTERCEPTION LEADERS

st. Louis Yards Oh FnusoeDhs '"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-10-12

gomery County League, plays
Wheaton and Episcopal meets
George Washington to head
Saturdays schedule.
Mclean has a big, rangy
team, headed by Tackles Don
Williams, 6-foot-3, 216 pounds,
and Pete Stackhouse, 60, 1875,
The ends are John Bayne,
6-3k, 100. and Bob Smith, 6-1,
ITS.
Talented SOphOmores
. In the backfield, Coach Herb
YoSt has two talented Sopho-
moreS in Steve Luxford and By
ron Trapnell. The quarterback
is Terry Crete, a 100 FOUNDER.
Annandale is led by Fullback
Steve Sears, a bruising runner
who has saved the Atoms from
defeat against CIV and Wake
field. Halfback Doug Ulery is q
Speedster who can go all the
way, while Quarterback VIII
Kellum proved last week
against Wakefield he is q bet
ter than average passer.
Mclean has beaten AMMAN
dale once in the six years
the two comparatively new
schools have met. The High
landers took a TO decision in
1855, before Ed Henry took over
as coach of the Atoms.
Mclean also won its first four
games last year but then lost to
the Atoms, 14-12. The High
landers never recovered and
lost the final four games to
wind up with a As record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-10-12
By CARL SELL
Star Staff Writer

Gene Conley, 6-foot-8 re-
bounding star Of the champion
Boston Celtics Of the National
Basketball Association and a
pitcher with the Boston Red
Sox, has agreed to terms with
the Washington Tapers of the
new American Basketball
League, General Manager Paul
Cohen announced today.
The 225-pound Conley, who
was voted the comeback play
er of the year" in 1859 with
the Phillies, will report to the
Tapers following a vacation
with his family. The club re-
turns to Washington next
Tuesday after two weeks OF
drills at Larchmont, N. Y.
Conley had been sent by the
Celtics to the new Chicago
team, which begins play in the
MIA this year. Each team
gave the new club three play
ers from its roster to get it
started.
But the 30-year-old, who be-
gan his baseball career with
the old Boston Braves in 1852,
decided to Jump the MIA to
play with the Tapers. Cohen
declined to announce a figure,
but said the club had to go
high to obtain Conley.
Cohen conferred with Con-
ley in New Rochelle, N. Y, re-
Gently and they came to an
agreement today. Conley for
mally will sign his contract
when he reports here.
Gene is the only man to play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1961-10-12
Taylor Takes
Yardage Lead
From Brown

Lanky Jim Taylor of Green
Bay has taken over from Jim
Brown as the National Foot
ball Leagues leading ground
gamer with $50 yards on so
rushes to Browns 315 on 80
tries. All he's got to do now
is prove that he belongs there
in their head-to-head meeting
Sunday at Cleveland.
The weekly NIL statistical
roundup indicates that the
Packers-Browns game will be
a series Of individual duels.
Milt Plum of Cleveland is No. /
in passing. with So competitions
in los tries for TAT yards and
seven touchdowns. Green Bays
Bart Starr is fifth with 81 out
of 80 for 602 yards and four
touchdowns.
But the Packers have the lead
ing scorer in versatile Paul
Hornung, last years record
breaking winner, who leads the
current race with 81 points.
Old Lou Groza, the all-time
champion field goal kicker who
is putting along on the come
back trail at Cleveland, is tied
for third with 80.
Plum is none too secure in
his position. Sonny Jurgensen
Of the Eagles has one less COM
pletion than Milt, but two more
touchdowns and 154 more
yards. Jurgensen has thrown
two less passes than his Cleve-
land rival. Plum gets the edge
under the NIL grading system
with only five interruptions to
JurgenSen's nine.
Del Shofner of the Giants, a
refugee from the Rams, tops
the pass-receivers with "a
catches for 1874 yards and three
touchdowns. Johnny Sample,
oStracized in Baltimore and
welcomed in Pittsburgh. has
picked off five enemy losses
to lead that category.
On down the list, Washing
toms Willie Wood, playing for
Green Bay, is tops in punt re-
turns with a 2S.5-yard average,
and Detroit's Yale Larry is the
leading punter with a 47.8 av-
erage. Abe Woodson Of the
Forty Miners leads in kickoff
returns, sporting 48-yard av-
erage, while Dick James 27.8
average gives him third place
in the same category.
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Pirates Switch
Comp to Arizona

PITTSBURGH, Oct. ~ (AP)
The Pirates said yesterday
they have transferred their
special Institutional baseball
camp to Chandler, Ariz., to
participate in the major league
sponsored Arizona Institutional
League. p.
The Pirate camp had origi-
nally been scheduled for Long
Beach, Calf.
Five other major league clubs
will compete in the league
which opens october Is. They
are the San Francisco Giants,
Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago
Cubs, Baltimore Orioles and
the new Houston Colts.
The Pirate entry will be man
aged by AL KubSki, who piloted
the BUGS Hobbs IN. Mex club
in the Sophomore League last
season. KubSki will be assisted
by George Sisler, George De-
tore. Bob Clear and Don Os-
born.
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TIED FOR LEAGUE LEAD
Mclean, AnnondoIe
Meet in Showdown

Mclean High School, I'M
scored on in four games, and
Annandale, which has had
three narrow escapes in COM
piling q 40 record, meet in a
Northern Virginia Group la
League football showdown at
| 8 pm. tomorrow at Annandale.
The two clubs are tied for
the league lead. Yorktown, up
set winner over Washington
Lee last week, is right behind
with a 80 mark.
Mclean has blanked Grove
ton, George Washington, Falls
Church and Fairfax. AMMAN
dale squeezed by CIV in its
opener, 14-13; routed Falls
Church, nipped Hammond, 49,
IL, and then slipped past Wake
field, 1913, last week.
Heads School Gard
Groveton and George Wash
ington are the only teams that
mounted serious scoring threats
against the Highlanders. The
Tigers lost the ball on downs
inside the five while a CIV
threat was stopped on the two
by the halftime gun. The Presi-
dents drove inside the 10 on one
other occasion but lost the ball
on a tumble.
The clash heads the week
end scholastic schedule, which
includes such other top games
as Mount Vernon VS.. Fairfax
and Bell VS.. Wilson tomorrow,
Blair, unbeaten in the Mont