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The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1962-12-08
Mail Early!

/. Mail gift parcels for dis
tant states during the first
week of December, 3-8, to in
sure delivery before Christmas.
Gift parcels for local and near
by areas should be mailed not
later than December IL.
2. Greeting cards for distant
states should be mailed not
later than December 10, and
greeting cards for local de-
livery not later than December
Is inorder to assure delivery
by Christmas Day.
8. There will be no delivery
of Christmas Cards and letter
mail, other than Special Deliv-
cry, on December 25th.
Post Office Hours
Saturday, Dec. Is, $3.50 am.
TO 500 pm.
Sunday, Dec. 16, 100 pm.
to 400 pm.
Saturday, Dec. %, $3.50 am.
to 500 pm.
Sunday, Dec. 23, 100 pm.
to 400 pm.
Nautee F. McCrary,
Postmaster
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1962-12-08
December 3, 1852
1903 Sayre Avenue,
Tiney Park, Ill.

Editor. Robbins Eagle,
Dear Sir:
Monday, the 3rd of Dec. was
coming home on the 4:30 Rock
Island Ciommuter out OF Chi
cago. / was riding the last car
on this train. Coming through
Robbins a large stone came
through one of the windows.
A man was sitting in the seat
next to the window. If he hadn't
had the shade down he might
have been badly cut by flying
glass, blinded or killed. Would
MT this have been a fine pres
ent to bring home to his wife
and children?
This writer knows for a fact
from friends in Robbins and
many trips through your fair
community that Robbins is on
the road to progress. I'm d e r
President Maxey and Chief
Stout the town can hold its
own with many white commu-
mites in the area.
Many of the comments heard
on the train after this incident
were anything but pleasant.
The really mean part of it is
that these home-bound cOmmut-
ers have absolutely no way to
fight back. This is a cowardly
thing for anyone to do to any
one else.
The police of Robbins, / am
told, are doing all they can
even now are working on SINH
lar cases-and this happens to
be about the 18th incident OF
stone throwing at Rock Island
trains. If these kids must throw
stones, why not throw them at
box cars as did when l was
a kid? That way no one gets
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1962-12-08
STILL ST0N|NG RI. TRAINS

The letter below was sent to
the Robbins Beagle ocice Mon
day. We print it here just as 1t
was written. 1t is significant
in showing how unruly kids
can jeopardize the good neigh
borlinesS between communities.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1962-12-08
DOings Around
Jumps LOUNGE

The RObbinettes Club is hav-
ing Quarter Mite every Monday
at Jumps Lounge, 1906 Claire
from 81 pm. Free door prize
to holder Of Lucky number.
Come out and be a winner.
John e. Clay spins records
every Monday and Wednesday
mites.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1962-12-08

Change has come 10 ehoroeierize
education. The schools must keep
paee. LeaFnins Is lifelong ce-
fivity.
Illinois Edveosioa Assoeiotion
Growing and changing have
become a part Of the education
picture. Events once viewed as
sudden crises have turned out
to be long term trends.
The worlds knowledge is
growing explosively. A world
Of continually expanding know
ledge and opportunity makes
Improvement in content and
method an everyday duty.
School OFFICIALS should antici
pate school problems to keep
Up with the demand for educa-
tional quality.
Today, as never before, the
public interest is tied to good
schools.
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1962-12-08

may also contact any member
of the club.
We are looking forward to
having bigger and better con-
test than ever this year.
w. Moore, President
]. Drake, Bus. Manager
The Robbins eagle. (Robbins, Ill.) 1951-1963, 1962-12-08

hurt. The police can't be every
where.
Do the people of Robbins
care about their neighbors down
the line? This stone throwing,
if not stopped, may cost a life
eventually.
Sincerely yours,
Lyman Anfield, Editor,
FINLEY PIX. Free Press
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Red Cross Folk Here
Plan For 1862 Drive

The American Red Cross means
many things to many people There
are those who know it as a source
for blood at critical times of ill
ness; some know it for bringing
home members of the armed forces
when a great need occurs in a
family; thousands of youngsters
and young folks know it as a
swimming instructor; thousands of
veterans in hospitals are grateful
to Red Cross workers for their
friendship as they pass lonely
hours in their beds.
Then there is another segment of
the worlds population that know
the Red Cross as the group that
brought them aid and relief at a
time of disaster When great hur-
rlcanes and floods and fires occur,
then everyone hears of the great
humanitarian effort of the R d
Cross. But how many people know
OF the work of the local chapter
as it is called upon from time to
time
continued on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Mayor 4. E. Hun1es Has
Proclaimed Anniversary
CItys Chief Executive Has Proclaimed 1862 As The
N5h Anniversary OF The Founding Of Milford
BY ReU. Sydenhdm ThOrne and JOS Oliver

Mayor A. E. Humes issued the
following proclamation this week,
dealing with the 175th Anniversary
of the Founding of Milford.
The celebration or rather series
OF celebrations are being planned
by the Jonathan Caldwell Chapter
of the OAR, the Milford Chamber
OF Commerce, and the City of
Milford, who have accepted spon-
sorship of the celebration.
PROCLAMATION TO ALL
WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY
COME, GREETING: WHEREAS.
the year 1862 is notable as mark
ing the one hundred seventy-fifth
anniversary of the founding of Mil
ford by the Rev. Mr.. Sydenham
Thorne and Mr.. Joseph Oliver, and
WHEREAS, to accord official rec
ognition to this memorable ami
yersary and to the historic exer-
else which will form a noteworthy
feature of the occasion, seems fit
ting and proper; NOWi THERE
FORE, |, Alphonso E. Humes, by
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
"Silver Hill''
listed By
Huge Crowd
Last Sunday
Recent Gift To The PeO-
pie From James r.
Draper Will Be Re-
stored To It's Original
Status Soon.

Between 500 and 600 area resi-
dents visited historic Silver Hill
last Sunday afternoon during spe-
cial visiting hours, 1890 to $50
O'Clock. Officers of the Milford His
tOrical Society, hosts for the oc-
casion, were pleased to guide SO
many interested persons on a tour
Of the premises.
The property, a recent gift to the
people of Milford from James r.
Draper, was inspected from attic
to cellar by crowds of men, wo-
men and children. These inspec-
tors got a before" picture of the
old home which is scheduled for
restoration as a local museum and
landmark.
Visitors noted the interesting
floor plan, the painted-over panel
ing and the antiquity of many ar
chitectural and decorative features.
They also noted how much must
be done to preserve the past for
the future.
The success of the restoration
will depend in large part on funds
raised by memberships in the Mil
ford Historical Society. Miss NJ.
Catherine Downing, president, will
welcome inquiries from local citi-
zens as to the bases for member
ship in the Society. Charter men,
berships must be applied for by
April first.
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
World Day OF Prayer
Observance March 9

In a statement issued at Dover
this week, Governor Ebert ~ Car
vel has urged all Delawareans to
"wholeheartedly join" in h e
World Day of Prayer" observance,
Friday, March 9th.
Attendance at special C h ur C h
services on March 9th was suggest
ed by the chief executive. Those
unAblessur&ttend such service s
were requested by Governor Carvel
to pause for moment of prayer"
during the day.
Governor Carvel also recon-
mended that 1--WE, in all humility,
ask God for the wisdom and cour-
age to be instruments of His Peace
and His WIFI.
The World Day of Prayer" OBJ
servance in Delaware. is part of the
Christian World Mission Program
of the United Church Women of
Delaware, an affiliate of the Gen
eral Department of United Church
Women of the National Council of
Churches of Christ in America.
The full text of Governor Car
vePs statement follows:
continued on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
United States Air Force Acad-
envy at Colorado Springs:
More Home Accidents
Than In State Plants

Employees of 42 Delaware plants
had more accidents awav fro m
work than at work during 1861, the
Delaware Safety Council reported
recently.
The ~ plants maintained rec
ords of off-the-job accidents while
taking part in the inter pla n t
safety contest sponsored by the
Safety Council. They are among
the many industrial firms which
promote safety both on and off the
job in cooperation with the Coun-
ell
Employees of the 42 plants had
2S2 accidents off-the-job in 1861.
This was more than the total of
IT'S accidents recorded on-the-job
among the 95 plants taking part in
the contest.
Only nine plants of the AZ were
able to report no off-the-job acci-
dents in 1861. This is in sharp
contrast to the "a plants, out of
continued on pas,. uvet
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Lutherans To Hold
Lenten Services

Reformation Evangelical Luther
IN Church of Milford, Delaware
will hold weekly Vesper Services
on Wednesday evening during the
holy season of Lent. The Services
will begin at 1880 pm. and will be
held in the congregation room of
the Parsonage on Lakeview Ave
The Rev. Paul L. Buehrle, Pastor
of the Lutheran Church, announced
that the theme of the Wednesday
night services will be The Free
dom of The Cross"
Lent is a penitential o n
when we especially remember the
sufferings and death Of J e sus
Christ. 1t is a period of prepara-
tiOn for the sacrifice on Calvary
and looking forward to the glori-
Gus Easter message of the Resur-
rectiOn from the dead.
Pastor Buehrle has also an
nounced that after each Service a
brief period of study will be held
dealing with some aspect of the
Christian Church. This session will
begin at approximately $3.50 pm.
1t will be round table type of
discussion with refreshments and
informal participation.
The community is cordially in
vited to attend any or all of these
services.
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Carl Utz Honored
By Phone Company

". Carl Utz, of 500 East Market
Street, Georgetown, on Monday
night February 26) became the
first recipient of the Diamond State
Telephone Company's new Good
Neighbor Award" for outstanding
community service.
Selected for the award by a COM
mittee Of impartial judges, Carl. a
33-year telephone employee. was
honored at special ceremonies at
Georgetown Chamber of Com
merce's meeting held at the Sus-
sex County Vocational-Technica
Center.
The presentation was made by
Paul M. Hodgson, assistant state
superintendent of Vocational Edu-
cation.
Carl received a copper plaque
and specially designed tie rack for
his long community service. His
actlvltls include past president g
terms) of the Georgetown Special
School District Board of Education.
and member of the Delaware
School Board Association. Also. a
former official of the Georgetown
PTA, past president of the George
continued on page six)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
State Dairynen
Elect Representatives

Delaware dairymen today elect
ed their state Representatives for
1862 for the Southeastern Penna.
Artificial Breeding Cooperative.
The election took place at the an
nual meeting for stockholders at
the Capital Grange Hall, Dover.
Selected for two-year terms as
District Delegates were David Rob-
bins, R-3, Milford, and A. Bailey
Thomas, Dover Chosen for one
year as Sire Reporting Committee
men were L. Robbins Webb, Lin
coin, Ayrshire; Ray Woodward
Middletown, Guernsey; Samuel
Dixon, Jr., Clayton, Holstein; and
Sam Thomas, Dover, Jersey. Cur
rently also serving nexpired d
terms are District Delegates Chas.
D. Butler, Middletown, and VIM.
O'Day, Seaford. Representing the
state district as Director is w.
Lewis Phipps, HI, Wilmington.
Continued on page rIve)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Milford Heart
Drive Going
Over The Top!
In Few D ays
Co Chairmen George
Adams And Robert III.
Yerkes Report That
S1,310.59 Was Received
During Heart Sunday.

George Adams and Robert H.
YerkeS, Sr., co-chairmen of he
1862 Heart Fund Drive in Milford,
are happy to report that following
Heart Sunday over $1310.59 has
been turned into the fund With
more to come, particularly from
the Milford businesses.
The following volunteer work.
ers are thanked by the chairmen
for Service Above Self. 8
In Milford, Mesdmes Maude Ell
lott, Pearl Webb, Joseph Lofland,
Ethel Draper, Barbara May, Wan
da Howell, Merritt Black, Eth e |
Messick, Andene Ward, Edith Mas
zen, Betty Wilkins, Barbara
Slaughter, Sandra Ketterman, Peg
gy Short, Charlotte Wheelock, Al
len Boltz, Betty Campbell, Walter
Tingle, ]. w. Kinnikin, Frank Glen
daniel, Jr, Myron Warren, Her
bert Griffith, Jr., Emory Dougher-
ty James Downham, Roy Rel
chhold, Nelson Hall, George Reed,
Edgar Isaacs, Jr., Forrest Ban
hing, Wilmer Lankford, III, Donald
Heinold, Sam Marshall, Jr., VIM.
kutz, Harvey Phillips, Georg
Westphal, Howard Postles, How
ard DuttOn, Edward D. Williams,
William F. Schuler, Jr., William A.
Charles P. French. Jr..
William c. Emory, Walter Morris.
Jack Dickerson, Carrie Morga
Gladys Webb, Edith Curry, Fon-
talne Mitchell, Catherine ]. Strive
son, Dorothy Dennis, eanette
Belts, Reese Jester, Howard Mills,
j. +. ManlOve; the Misses Sandra
continued on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Mayor Proclairns
State Lions Dav

Mayor A E. Humes has issued
the following proclamation in con-
nection with the Statewide cele-
bration of Delaware State Lions
Day on Saturday, March 8, 1862:
WHEREAS, the Milford Lions Club
is a leading civic organization of
Milford, Delaware; and WHERE
AS, the Milford Lions Club is re-
sponsible for a substantial amount
of community assistance and well
fare in Milford, Delaware; nd
WHEREAS, such work is in the
public, community and state in
terest; and WHEREAS, a public
identification will further the eff
fectiveness of the Lions Clubs in
the State of Della ware, NOW,
l, A. E. H u m S,
Mayor of Milford, do hereby pro-
claim the date of March 3, 1862, as
DELAWARE STATE LIONS DAY
in recognition of the worthwhile
activities of this organization.
CONTINUED on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Advance Payment
Under Feed Program

Producers who participate in the
1862 Feed Grain Program are en-
titled to payments for diverting
acreage from production of corn
and grain sorghum, according to R..
Harry Wilson, c. h r m n, Kent
County Agricultural Sterilization
and Conservation Committee. Up to
half of the estimated payment to be
earned may be paid in advance to
the producer who signs up under
the program.
Chairman Wilson said this pro-
gram provision would be of u b.
Continued on page eleven)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Milford Building-Loan
Stockholders Meet

The Annual Stockholders meet
ing OF the Milford Building and
Loan Association, was held at 10
NV. Front Street, Milford, on
tuesday evening.
Wallace F. McFaul was re-elect-
ed President; w. Vernon Benson
was reelected Vice President:
Clarence B. Downing was re-elect-
ed Treasurer; ]. William Wells
was reelected secretary. Directors
reelected for a three year term
were Charles Summers, Calvert
Morgan and George Manlove.
Earnings of the Association
reached an all time high and assets
have reached $530,415.32 due to
growth and investments
with the Building and Loan Assoc
latlon. The current rate on saw
lngs accounts is 4 percent. Long
term mortgages of Is years still
remain the most popular means of
continued on page fiye)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
School Libraries
Supervisor Named

Following the preliminary re-
port by the Joint Committee on
Delaware Libraries, there should
be no question about the need for
a supervisor at the state Jewel for
school libraries" Charles r. Har-
ris, Executive Secretary, Delaware
State Education Association, said
today.
1.-THE danger signals are apparent
when the report stated that some
"A per cent of the public schools
in the State have no libraries at
all. In addition to this figure, the
report further stated that more
than 1900 public school pupils do
not have access to any type of
library facilities" he said.
THE schools desperately need
the administrative ability of a skill
ed librarian who can begin the
enormous task of providing the
technical know-how in order to
build and equip school libraries, :"
Mr.. Harris said.
He indicated that letters would
be sent to the chairman and mem
bers of the Joint Finance Commit
tee urging them to approve the
necessary funds for State Super
visor of School Libraries. A re-
continued on page five)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Rites Held 1 or
redo. EIignnan
On Tues d ay
President Of Milford
Lions Club Had Been
Ill In The Hospital
Only A Few Days.

Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon of this week at the
William A. Berry, Jr Funer
Home, Milford, for Frederick c.
Higman, President of the Milford
Lions Club, who died in Milford
Memorial Hospital on Friday eve
ming. Interment was in Odd Eel
lows Cemetery, Milford
Fred, as he was known to a host
OF friends. had lived most of his
life in Milford and was an early
pioneer in the Trucking business.
OF late years, he was employed by
| General Distributors of Whining
ton
For over ten years prior to be-
ing elected President of the Mil
ford Lions Club. Mr.. Higman faith
fully served that organization as
Secretary.
With his wife, Anna S.. he lived
at the northern edge of Milford in
the stately Victorian home erected
by the late Rev. Jonathan Spencer
Willis
W % q lllcIlDtI Vi avenue
Methodist Church.
Fraternally, he was a member of
the Elks Lodge of Dover.
In addition to his widow, he is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Henry
Deputy of Milford.
The members of the Lions Club.
as a token Of respect to the man
who had done SO much for their
organization, turned out in a BODY
for the funeral, the rites for which
were performed by the man who
married him. Rev. Olin Shockley of
Asbury Methodist Church, Harring-
ton, assisted by Rev. Thomas Dahl.
pastor of Glendale NJ e hodist
Church.
The floral display was huge and
magnificent and attested to the
high regard in which Frederick G.
Higman was held by his fellow
man
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Annual Jr. Broiler
Program Announced

Delaware All Club members aJl
vocational students have been in
vited to enter the 1862 un o r
Broiler Program by Ray Lloyd, ex-
tension poultry specialist with the
University of Delaware. T h an
nual contest was entered by 12S
young people last year
The Delaware Poultry Improve
ment Association sponsors the pro-
gram each year and offers cash
prizes for the first 20 winners and
certificates of merit to the first
winners. Rhesa Walton, Dover, is
the Chairman of the program this
year.
First place award will be $25 and
trophy, second $40, third SIS,
fourth $40, fifth through 10th $3.50,
and 18th through Goth S5.
In announcing the contest, Mr..
Lloyd outlined the following rules:
Contestants from 10 to 19-years-
old, as of Jan. 1, 1862, may enter
by filing entry blanks with Mr..
Lloyd not later than March 18th.
Each contestant is permitted to
make one entry of chicks. An en-
Continued on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Methodist Plan For
Mems Breakfasts

Lenten Season will be observed
by the Methodist Men of more than
so churches of the Dover District
of Delaware by the Annual Com
munion Breakfasts for men Each
| Sunday in Lent, beginning on Mar
11th, will see a different group OF
churches observing the Holy Com
munion followed by a breakfast in
the social hall of the church.
The Communion Breakfasts are
being conducted under the direc-
ton of the Rev. Roy l.. Tawes, Dis
trict Superintendent, and DR.. Geo.
V Kirk. District Lay Leader. The
following churches will be hosts
on dates indicated.
March 18th Epworth Methodist
Church, Rehoboth, Rev. Charles E.
Coyington, Host Minister. Mr..
Claude w Hudson, Sr., Lay Leader.
March 18th Wesley Methodist
Church, Dover, Rev. John A. Trader
and Rev. c. Jackson Robinson, Host
Ministers. Mr.. Joseph F. Hartnett,
Lay Leader.
March 25th Asbury Methodist
Nh' iiol iiiStOH, hef- Oilu j.
Shockley, Jr., Host Minister Mr..
Fulton j. Downing, Lay Leader.
April 1st Salem VI e h o S
Church, Selbyville, Rev. David w.
Baker, Sr., Host Minister Mr.. Clay
ton L. Ringler, Lay Leader.
April Sth Mt Olivet Methodist
Church, Seaford. Rev. Milton H.
keene, Host Minister Mr.. George
A. FernStrOm, Lay Leader.
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
New Exhibit Due
For Civil War Bluffs

According to the Delaware State
Development Department, new
exhibit Of particular interest to
CIVIL War Bluffs will be opened on
March 9th at the Hagley Museum.
The exhibit, appropriately title d
Delaware in the Civil War;. will
stress Delaware's role in supply
ing many of the products from
farm and factory which kept the
northern armies in the field and
equipped for battle.
Although the contributions or
DelaWare's sons to the mi1itarv
Continued on page eleven)
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
Science Fair
Due At High
School March )
Exposition VIII Be Open
To The General Public
Next Tuesday A nd
Wednesday, March CT.

The third annual Science Fair
will be held in the Milford High
School gymnasium on NJ on d a Y
Tuesday, and Wednesday, March
9th, 9th, and 7th.
At ZOO pm. on Monday eve
ming the judges will meet with the
students in the intermediate, Jun
lor High, and Senior High divisions
to discuss their projects with them.
At this time the winners in the
areas of Biology, Chemistry, Phys
les, Electronics, Engineering, and
Mathematics will be chosen Only
students and judges will be ad-
mitted to the gym on Monday eve
ming. In addition to ribbons in
each division, plaques will also be
awarded to the top three entries
in the intermediate, Junior High,
and Senior High, with trophy be-
ing awarded to the Grand Cham
pion of the Fair.
The Fair will be open to the pub
lie on Tuesday and w d n e a Y
evenings from 700 to $50 pm.
Students in the school will visit the
Fair during the school day on
and Wednesday,
Last year more than $500 people
viewed this Fair, which is spon-
sored by the tional Junior
Honor Society in cooperation with
the Elementary teachers and the
High School Science and Mathe-
matics teachers.
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02

virtue of the authority vested in
me as Mayor of the City of Milford
in the State of Delaware, do here
by proclaim the year One Thou
sand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two as
ANNIVERSARY YEAR in the City
o f Milford and call upon all
schools, churches, clubs and or
CARNATIONS of whatever kind to
emphasize the study of local his
tory during this designated year in
order that our citizens may better
appreciate the great spiritua |
strength and wisdom of our fore
fathers and will assist in t h e
building of a continuing heritage
of faith, fOrtitude and righteous
ness for future generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. | have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Seal of the City of Milford to
be affixed this Twenty-Sixth day of
February in the year of Our Lord
One Thousand Nine Hundred and
Sixty-Two.
A. E. Humes
(Signed).
Milford chronicle., 1962-03-02
'62 Red Gross New Numbers
Fund Drive On Phone Due
Began March | By April 18th
Ultimate Goal Of The
Month Long Campaign
Has Been Set At
S315,042.

The 1862 fund drive to carry on
the humanitarian services of the
Red Cross began Thursday, March
1st, in Delaware
The goal of the intensive month
long campaign in the state is $315,-
042. A total of $143,270 or 45.48
percent of every dollar collected
will be allotted for national Red
Cross needs. while the remaining
s171,772 or 54.52 per cent will go
to defray costs of the Red Cross
program in Delaware.
A large army of volunteers will
launch an appeal to enroll Della
wareans with when you give.
we can help" appeal.
John n Mcdowell, a member of
the chapters board of directors, is
heading the fund drive for the End
year. His chief assistants are vol
unteer leaders, all prominently
identified with business, civic and
communal activities throughout the
state.
THE success of this critical fund
effort is largely dependent
upon our ability to convince the
public of the urgent need to in
crease the amount of their dona-
tions," Mr.. Mcdowell said.
I'VE must raise enough money
to support the entire D el ware
Chapter throughout h entire
year, and also make our contribu-
ton to national needs of the Red |
Cross" Mr.. Mcdowell d clared |
Extra demands have been placed |
upon the Red Cross this year due
to the nations military build-up."
Continued on page five)