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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-03-01

are selling from S24 so to $25 rs.
good, So to $23.75. choice heif
ers. S24 to $24 IS: good $2l So
to S23 so
Irish Potatoes
Seed potatoes are rolling into
Eastern Shore markets They
are mostly Pungoes, a few Cob
blers, occasional Hagues and
other varieties. Pungo will be
the dominating variety on the
Eastern Shore.
Virginia growers of early
summer potatoes intend to plant
26 600 acres c o m Dared with
&c, 200 acres last year. This is
about two per cent above last
year, but it is eight per cent
below the l957-6l average.
u S. growers reported inten-
tons to plant one per cent less
acreage of early summer po-
tatoes this year than they plant
ed in 1852 The February / fore
cast of U S, winter potato pro-
duchon is one per cent above
the January forecast. but eight
per cent less than the 1862 pro-
ductiOn
Storage stocks held by grow
ers and local dealers over the
country were four per cent be
low last year on February /.
but IL per cent above two years
400
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-03-01

@ How much fertilizer Is
too much for tobacco?
A The amount of fertilizer
to use will depend on several
factors. What is too much in one
situation may not be enough in
another Type Of soil is a big
factor.
Q ~ Is it economical to spray
for chickwerd in northern Pied
rnOntp
A Yes. or anywhere else
the pest hampers crop prodnc-
ton.
@ : At what age should cattle
be vaccinated for blackleg?
A From birth to l8 months
of age. The sooner the better.
@ = Why were more tobacco
varieties added to the discount
list when quality was the prob
lem?
A Some people felt these
varieties were contributing to
the production of undesirable to-
bacco.
@ How much hay is needed
per day to winter a beef COW?
A A minimum of about 20
pounds. depending on quality.
@ = Will it pay TO feed home
grown grains to my livestock?
A Generally, yes
Q Should my cattle feeding
program be different during
times of snow and bitterly cold
weather?
Ayes. feed a little more.
::
q What is the best auto
matte feed system or equipment
for feeding silage from upright
SilOs?
A An auger conveyor run
by an electric motor seems to
be popular Also used are the
shuttle-type and drag chain con
VeyorS.
@ ~ Can pasture fertilizer be
applied now, or should I wait UNI
til April?
| A wv Apply it any time now
during the dormant season.
| Q When using methyl bro
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-03-01

II You plan to topdress small
grain in February and March,
you'll have a large selection of
nitrogen fertilizers from which
to choose.
George Hawkins. of the agron-
omy department at VPI. says
the materials come in both dry
and liquid forms and range in
nitrogen content from IA to AZ
per cent.
Materials suitable for use in
topdressing small grains. and
which are generally available
include:
Nitrate OF soda one Of the
oldest nitrogen fertilizer materi-
ais on the mark: contains Is
per cent nitrogen.
Calm tro MANUFACTURED
from ammonium nitrate and
finely powdered dolomitic lime
stone; contains 20.5 per cent
nitrogen, nine per cent calcium
oxide, and seven per cent mag
neSilm oxide.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-03-01

coolest days.
These are some of the things
that the Reames family HI as
done in its fight to make a sue
cessful farm. family. BY COM
plete confidence in himself and
his wife. Ann. IT. c." has made
farming profitable. work" is
his trademark and when he sees
job to be done. he does it. one
way OF another
Reams does not confine his
efforts to his own home and
family. however. as he is active
in church. school. civic an d
community organizations. r h e
Reames family. r. c.. Ann, their
children Douglas and Lisa Car
ole, are fine examples Of a
real farm family"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-03-01
I. c. Reames, Jr. Named Winner
OF Brandon Silo At YFV Meet
BY GERALD DUNCAN

T. c. Reames, Jr., a 26-year-
old Amelia farmer. was recently
named winner of a 81 900 GER
tificate toward the purchase of a
Brandon Silo for his outstanding
farming performance during
1862. The award was given by
the Brandon Silo Corpor alton
and is presented annually at the
Young Farmers Of Virginia con.
vention to the family who can
make the best Use of a sllo.
Earlier, in December, ReaInes
and his wife. Ann, were nam
ed the outstanding young farmer
family in Central Virginia and
the Reames family was com
peting for the Virginia F m
Family of the year award. pre-
scented earlier at the convention
an Hotel John Marshall.
What has this young man done
to deserve these honors? 1t
would take a small book to tell
IN detail his many accomplish
ments. Here is but a brie f
sketch of what his family has
accomplished in 10 years of
farming.
Builds Own Home
When he graduated fro m
Amelia High School. having tax
en- Vocational Agriculture for
four years to prepare himself
ne lived i'll a basement apart
ment Of his fathers home. Be
ing the independent man that he
is. this didn't suit him. Usin &
only farm labor when it could
be spared, he built his own
home. not large. but attractive
and comforta Bile. In wet weather
he built the cabinets and did in
terror work.
He borrowed money and
bought 1870 acre farm and con
Stl1lcted all the buildings Oh it
himself. He built seven-ranp
shed. feed bins and his own feed
conveyor and measuring device
He did his own plumbing and
electical work.
ReameS dug a trench silo and
built a concrete feeding trough
with concrete approaches and
Platform. He also built calf
barn, tenant house a machine
shed and shop. In his spare
time he bought several trac-
tors, overhalled them and sold
them.
Needing more land for farm
ing purposes. he bought a used
bulldozer and cleared some so
acres. He bought sawmill and
saws most Of his own lumber.
Recently he bought 200 acres of
additional land. He has cleared
around 100 acres of this farm
with his bulldozer. On this new
farm is an attractive old home
an excellent barn he is using for
MS he1erS, two tabacco barns
Tor his three and one half acre
tobacco allotment and a pack
house.
He is quite an opportunist as
n own by this incident. He
bought a combine outside of Ash
land. built a plastic cab on it
and drove it home on one of the
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1963-03-01
Regularly 2.9s
AUTO RUG
MAT SET !

Set Of z rugs to beauty the
front floor Of your car. Re-
move for easy cleaning. Your
choice Of black. red, green.
blue or tan.
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Mamie Leverage
Honored By VFW

Mamie Leverage was honored
by the Blue Hen Ladies
Auxiliary #64e3 to the Veterans
Of Foreign Wars on Wednesday,
May 1st. The Priscilla Lank
Citizenship Citation and Medal
was presented by Sister Hilds
Cannon to Miss Leverage at the
installation Of officers Of the
Kent and Sussex Chapter Of the
Mancus Foundation held in the
Kwanis Building in Milford. The
award honored Miss Leverage
for her humanitarian work and
organizing Of the Kent and Sus-
sex Chapter Of the Mancus
Foundation in June, 1862. Miss
Leverage also served as the
Chapters first president.
The award, a memorial to
Sister Priscilla Lank, past
president Of the Ladies' Aux
iliary to the Veterans Of Foreign
Wars, Department Of Delaware,
is presented to an Auxiliary
member doing outstanding work
for citizenship for five years.
This year, two awards are
being presented. The second will
Continued on page A5)
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Kiwanis Club
Thanks All
Who Aided
Variety Show
Deep Appreciation Is
Expressed By Serv-
ice Club To Everyone
Who Helped Make
Show Success.

The Milford Kiwanis Club
wishes to take this opportunity
to thank everyone concerned
with the production Of its variety
show held last week at Schine's
Milford Theater.
Special tribute is paid to each
and every performer who ap-
peared in the revue. Although
technical difficulties caused the
first half to be a bit "muffed"
each performer went through his
routine like a "real trouper"
Plans are now in progress for
a banquet to be held in the honor
Of the performers. An exact date
has not yet been selected. This
will be a formal manner in
which to say "thank you" to all
performers.
The Kiwanis Club also extends
thanks to all Delaware radio
stations and newspapers for
their splendid cooperation in
pubnciZing the event. Special
thanks are given to the Milford
Chronicle, the Delaware State
News, the Harrington Journal,
the Bridgevlle Times and Radio
Continued on page AID
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Dover Days
Will Be Held
This Week
Several Homes And
Gardens Not Prev
iOusly Opened Will
Be Available On Sat-
urday And Sunday.

Dover's gardens are expected
to be at their very best for
Saturday and Sundays Old Dover
Days, according to Mrs. Oliver
w. Farrow, chairman.
She points out that the gardens
Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Buchanan, sos South State ST.,
will be open for the first time
in several years. The home is
built williamsburg style in the
Georgian tradition, with box
wood and formal gardens that
are always appealing.
Woodburn, now the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Murray,
will also display its gardens.
This Is the house that was made
famous as the scene Of Patty
Cannon's Raid, when II was a
station in the underground rail-
road during the Civil War. The
Continued on page A7)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Big Races Planned
At The Speedway

The United Racing Club,
largest and Oldest Sprint Car
Club in the East, will make its
initial appearance at the
Georgetown Speedway on Sunday
afternoon, May 5th.
Top ranked Sprint Car drivers
from eight states will be on hand
to compete on the half mile
"High banked" clay oval. In the
past, the URIC has limited their
Delmarva appearances to the
Harrington Fairgrounds.
Wyman (Cookie) Osterhout,
Vooresville, N. Y, will be
driving the former A. j. Watson
F. l. Chevrolet powered car,
driven last year by A. j. Foyt,
USAC National Champion.
Jim MCGUIRE, Of Brighton,
Mass, rated as the top pros
pect in driving ranks last
season, will have a car that
won eight features during the
'62 campaign.
continued on page AID
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Ocean Downs To
Open On July Il

Ocean Downs Raceway will
begin its fifteenth season OF
harness racing July IL and, for
the first time, 1t will operate
for 80 nights, ending August II.
Recent legislation in Mary
land increased the number OF
racing days at harness and run
ming tracks. Baltimore Raceway
has given UP harness racing and
its "a nights were split three
ways with the three remaining
trotting tracks, namely, Rose
croft Raceway near Washington,
Laurel Raceway at Laurel and
ocean Downs.
Laurel was the first Mary
land trotting track to open, back
in 1948. In 1949 Ocean Downs
and Rosecroft opened. AT that
time the tracks had only 20
racing nights. After few years
the tracks were given "a nights.
ocean Downs Raceway's 1868
dates come at the height Of the
resort season along the Mary
Continued on page A5)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03

a short visit, plan to spend the
whole day or just a few hours.
There is so much to see and
enjoy you'll want to spend the
whole day, we hope, and to in
sure your getting hungry, here
are some Of the food treats In
store for you.
First of all, for a complete
meal there is a wonderful plat
ter with barbecued chicken.
Each year, Burris lends their
portable barbecue pit, and all
day long the delicious odor OF
barbecued chicken is there to
tempt your appetite. Chickens
are barbecued by the hundreds
and many folks have come to
look forward to their lunch or
dinner Of barbecued chicken.
The whole platter is temptingly
arranged with salad and rolls.
It's been a sellout each year.
This booth is under the chair
manship Of Mrs. John Burris.
Continued on page A5)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Ex-Mayor
Died Monday
Long Time Civic Lead
er's Funeral w a $
Held On Thursday
At Berry's In Mil
ford.

c. Van Nuis Wilkerson, age
IA, Of Milford, a former Mayor
and former member Of City
Council, died Monday morning
after long illness, in Memorial
Hospital, Wilmington.
Mr.. Wilkerson, a life long
resident Of Milford, operated c.
H. Wilkerson and Son, brick
manufacturers and distributors,
with his son, Charles H. Wilker-
son, also Of Milford. The
Wilkersons also had the Gull
heating oils franchise In Mil
ford.
Mr.. Wilkerson is survived by
his widow, Kathryn Wilker son;
two daughters, Mrs. Margaret
Maull and Mrs. Doris Hobbs,
both Of Milford; and one son,
Continued on page AID
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Milton PTA May
Fair Due On 10th

Milton P. T. AS fourteenth
annual May Fair will begin with
a parade by the Marching Band
at 3:45 pm. on Friday, May 10,
1868. The theme for this year
is "Music for the Holidays.
This theme will be carried ou
in all the booths and In the
musical program by the chill
dren.
A special feature Of this
years Fair will be "movies
for the children. A cartoon, a
comedy and q short subject will
be shown. The movies will be
about Fl hour long and will cost
zoe. There will be two show
ings 2:3o to $3.50 pm. and
$3.50 to $50 pm.
At 4:3o supper will be served
in the cafeteria. The price is
SOC for adults and SOC for chill
dren.
All the booths will be open
for business at 500 pm. Here
is a complete list Of the booths
and the chairmen.
Grades /, IL, l2 Dinner
Mrs. Thelma Sharp.
Mrs. Henry Millman, Mrs. Root.
Graham, Mrs. Frank Martin,
Mrs. Geo. Cannon. Mrs. Charles
Continued on page Az
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
|Littl e League
Season Will
Open Here
On Saturday
Record Group Of 245
Boys Will Take Part
In The Program Ex-
ercises Starting At
1890 P. NJ.

A record Of 245 boys viii
participate in the Milford Little
League Baseball program that
begins Saturday, May 4th. Open
ing day ceremonies will begin
at 1880 pm. with the presi-
dent Of the Milford Little
League, Harvey Marvel, intro
ducing the manager, coaches,
teams and the sponsors. A
doublehsadsr will start the
season at loo pm. with the
I. G. Burton Giants playing the
Masten Transportation Tigers
on diamond number one and the
Wilmington Trust Yankees
facing the Dairy Queen Orioles
on the new diamond at the same
time. The Humes Hardware
Phillies will play the Service
Oil Braves after the first game
on diamond number one. Eight
teams will participate in the
minor league program that
CONTINUED on page A7)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Country Music To
Aid Fish Rodeo

It's "Country Music Week in
Delaware, week Of May goth
and famous stars Of the Grand
Ole Opry and the VIVA, the
greatest array Of talent ever
to appear in the east in a big
stage show production, will be
here in person. There will be
six shows throughout the state
in addition to a special show
to entertain the patients at the
Veterans Hospital, Elsmere.
Sponsored by the Delaware Jr.
Fishing Rodeo Association, the
proceeds from the shows are to
establish a trust fund for
scholarships for the girls and
boys.
James F. Godsey, executive
secretary, stated, "This Is our
sixth year. Boys and girls in
Delaware look forward to par
ticipating in the fun and activi-
ties. The program is well es-
tablished through support Of
membership and subscription.
We are non-profit, and at the
end Of the year, If there are
any funds in the treasury, we
buy rods and reels for
Christmas baskets. Proceeds
from the benefit shows will be
placed in a trust fund for COL
lege scholarships to assist our
boys and girls with their basic
college education. This is in
addition to providing an exciting
Continued on page A5)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Extension Clubs
Plan State Day

fDelaware's Program for
Changing Times" will be the
theme Of the annual State Day
sponsored by the Delaware
Home Economics Extension
Council May 9th. A luncheon
and program will be held at
Capitol Grange Hall, Dover.
Mrs. Duane Lynn Of Milford
will give a report and show
slides on a recent convention
Of the Associated Country Wo-
men Of the World, which she
attended in Australia.
Brief programs will be pre-
sented by home economics ex-
tension club members from each
county. Sussex County women
will use the theme, "Opportuni-
Continued on page A5)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03

who missed the first two
doses," DR.. Hudson said.
The public is reminded that
this mass immunization pro-
gram with Sabin Oral Vaccine,
jointly sponsored by the Medical
Society of Delaware, the State
Board Of Health and the National
Chapters in Delaware, will not
be offered again.
"The goal Of this "crash"
program has been to wipe polio
from Delaware" DR.. Hudson
said. "Its success can only be
measured by the degree Of par
ticipation in each community In
the state. We are hopeful that
the immunization given will con-
vince the public that the threat
Of polio can be conquered by
taking the Sabin Oral Vaccine, I"
he added.
The third dose Of the oral
vaccine will be given Friday,
May 10th, free Of charge, to
all private, public and parochial
school children.
"Many persons have received
polio injections. Regardless Of
the number Of previous Salk
shots, all individuals are en-
couraged to receive the three
doses Of Sabin Oral Vaccine"
DR.. Hudson said. "No further
immunization for polio is con-
sidered necessary If all three
types Of the Sabin Oral Vaccine
have been taken," DR.. Hudson
advised.
Kent County Immunization
Centers are: Smyrna Fire
House, Clayton Fire House,
Cheswold Fire House. Hartly
Continued on page A5)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
1868 CANCER DRIVE

IN 44NAA A41A0AzA0
The 1868 Drive for funds
for the American Cancer So
ciety is moving into its final
phases In Milford this week.
In addition to the captains
previously reported, Mrs.
Samuel Williams, Mrs. John
Woodall, Mrs. Dolphus
wilkins, and Mr.. John Young
have agreed to serve.
All the captains have been
working diligently to secure
the assistance Of the many
workers necessary for a
Drive Of this scope. And the
following additional workers
have been reported, to date:
Mrs. H. S. Saunders, Mrs.
W. H. Draper, Mrs. R. L.
Foster, Mrs. j. E. Dyer,
Mrs. S. M. Marshall, Mrs.
J. 3. Derrickson, Mrs. Jay
Young, Mrs. H. I. Salmons,
Mrs. Gene Smith, Mrs.
Gerald Layton, Mrs. John
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Keep Loyalty Day
Gov. Carvel Urges

Governor Ebert N. Carvel
this week urged all Delawareans
to participate In exercises and
ceremonies marking observance
Of Loyalty Day. Such activity,
according to the chief executive,
would be a demonstration Of the
individuals undivided allegi-
ance to the government Of the
United States and the ideals
which it defends and pre-
serves"
In a proclamation issued at
Dover, Governor Carvel set
aside May 1st for observance
as Loyalty Day. Official recog-
Eition to Delaware's newest
especial day" was first pro-
vided in 1861 when House Joint
Resolution #6 which designates
May 1st as a special day for
such purpose was passed by the
General Assembly and signed
by Governor Carvel.
Continued on page AS
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Social Security
Payments Heavy

Monthly old age, survivors,
and disability insurance benefits
in Kent County now top $Sl5, 900,
w. J. Bulkley, District Manager
Of Social Security In Dover, said
today on releasing his annual
county benefit data report.
The new monthly figure
represents an increase Of Is
percent over the corresponding
period last year.
"This increase can be attrib-
uted to the changes In the law
in recent years, as well as to
the growth Of our aged popu-
lation," Mr.. Bulkley said. "This
money stimulates county busi-
ness; most Of 1t is spent for
food, clothing, and shelter"
"There is no longer any
doubt. Social security benefits
are helping to stabilize the in
come and spending power Of
many residents in Kent County,"
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Band Group
Dinner Due
On May 4th
Family Style Turkey
Dinner Will Be Held
At Lakeview School
Cafeteria A Until Z
P. NJ.

The Band Boosters Club Of
Milford will conclude the school
year with a family-style turkey
dinner, to be served on Satur-
day, May 4th, from 400 until
TOO pm. at the LakeNew Ave.
School cafeteria. Tickets may
be purchased from any Band
member or at the door for the
price Of $1.25 for adults, and
75c for children through the 9th
grade. Come and enjoy a
delicious meal and help support
your community band. All kinds
Of baked goods and house plants
and shrubbery will be on sale
also.
The Milford High School Band
will be active at least through
June. They will present a second
concert along with the Ele-
mentary Band at the Lulu M.
Ross School on May oath at
1880 pm. They will also march
in the Memorial Day Parade
and the Chicken Festival
Continued on page AID
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Glenn Kitchens
Wins Campus Honor

Glenn E. Kitchens, R. D. Q,
Milford, Del, has won a major
campus honor at Dickinson Col
lege with his election to
Omicron Delta Kappa, national
leadership society.
Dickinson has had a chapter
Of the society since 1927. Mem
bers are drawn from the junior
and senior classes and must
have distinguished themselves in
scholarship, extra curricular
activities and character.
Kitchens, junior, is mem
ber Of the varsity football,
basketball and lacrosse teams.
He is corresponding secretary
Of the Dickinson chapter Of Phi
Continued on page A7)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03

In a statement issued at
Dover, the chief executive
pointed out that the number Of
citizens over SIS years Of age
has quadrupled since 1900 and
advised that "it is desirable
and reasonable that we attempt
to utilize the many talents and
skills possessed by this fine
group"
After citing the progress
made In Delaware In creating
programs of interest and of
benefit to the states older citi-
zens, Governor Carvel ex-
pressed the hope that all Della
wareans will participate in the
"Senior Citizens Month" OBJ
servance and "expand their en-
Continued on page A5)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Big Card Planned
At Brandywine

Delawar e-owned Adora's
Dream and Rusty Range from
the Great Lakes region, di-
visional winners in the recent
1868 inaugural Of the rich
Harness Tracks of America
pacing series, out at haywood
Park, near Chicago, ILL.,, are
expected at Brandywine Race
way this weekend for this
tracks section Of the travelling
series.
Worth an aggregate Of 1921,
900 (est.), making 1t the richest
series for PAGERS in the nation,
the H T A rounds are exclusive
ly for four-year-o -olds seeking
Continued on page A7)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03

The banquet is given each
year by the students in honor OF
their employers to show their
appreciation. Each year at this
banquet the "Sponsor Of the
Year" (employer) is presented
with trophy for his efforts in
promoting Distributive Educa-
tion and his cooperation in stu
dent training. This year the
award was presented to Mr..
Adna Mumford, Handy Hardware
Company, Of Georgetown, Del.
The "Student of the Year
Award, which is annually given
to the student for all around ex-
cellence, was presented to Miss
Valerie Avery Of John M. Clay
ton High School.
Continued on page A7)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
New Science Bldg.
Planned At Wesley

The trustees Of Wesley Col
lege, Dover, have authorized the
architectural firm Of Larson and
Larson; Winston-Salem, N. G.
to proceed with preliminary
studies for new science build
ing for the college. Announce
ment of the action followed the
spring meeting Of the board at
the college.
The trustees also took action
approving a $s12,o 900 budget for
the 1963-64 fiscal year, the
largest in the history Of the col
Continued on page AN
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Deadline Set For
Calendar Of Events

The Delaware State Develop
ment Department this week
warned that the deadline for ac-
ceptance Of material for in
cluSion in the next edition Of the
Delaware Calendar of Events is
rapidly approaching.
According to the state pub
licity and promotion agency,
notices pertaining to late Spring
and summer events must be re-
ceived by May 13 in order to
receive consideration for in
cluSion in the calendars sched-
Continued On page A5)
Milford chronicle., 1963-05-03
Many Tourists Can
Soon Be Expected

Judging by the amount Of In
terest shown by visitors to the
State OF Delaware exhibit at the
Philadelphia Travel and Vaca-
tion Show, held in Philadelphia's
Convention Hall from April 10th
through the past weekend, the
"First State" can expect an un-
usually large influx Of tourists
and vacationists from Pennsyl-
vania this Spring and summer
reports the Delaware State De-
velopment Department.