The News Journal from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 20

Joumal-Every Evening, Wilmington, Delaware, Tfiiirsrlay, October 30, 1941 Twenlr Personnel of City's Street and Sewer Department 8 Survival of Democracy Discussed by Fultncr The United States today is faced with the perplexing problem of 9 'lie. I -v 3 I II whether it can continue to operate as a democracy under the present program of defense preparations, Clarence A. Fulmer, principal of the Wilmington High School, told mem- bers of the University Club last nieht at the first in a series of Street aii(l Sewer Department Has Broad Administrative Duty 3 Directors and Long-Experienced Employes Supervise Many Aspects of City Life; Street Maintenance Anil Building Only Part of Their Job Created by act of the Delaware General Assembly 55 years ago this coming spring, the Street and Sewer Department of the city of Wilmington has been in continuous service to the community, playing an irri-portant part in its growth and progress. Control and management of the department is vested in a Bard of Directors of three members, appointed by the mayor, one member every two vears, for a term of six years. i Get the Kiddies Ready for Winter apparel for the little ml smartly tailored in new fall fabric trimmed and untrimmed.

Range of sizes. 3-PIECE LEGGIN SETS i Minn fS.y ST five lecture-discussions on war and i 1 post-war conditions. His subject was, "War and Post- War Politics." James P. Truss, club 3 president, introduced the speaker, a Mr. Fulmer pointed out the dan- i ger of capital and labor conflicts during the present emergency.

If 3 strict governmental measures be-1 jf come necessary to insure adequate 1 defense preparations, then dem- ocracy will become weakened in its last great stronghold, he said. jj The next forum will be held Wednesday night, Nov. 19. rmy Shifts Photo by Sanborn. Members of the Street and Sewer Department Board 7f Directors are shown above with three other depart 9 Citv Men ment officials.

They are, left to right: Miss Idarene F. Black, secretary; George M. Peirce, Democratic member of the board; President Frank C. Sparks, Republican; Charles Forwood, Republican, and E. F.

Koester, surveys and traffic engineer. Standing behind President Sparks is Harry L. Maier, city engineer. 3 Girls' Coats 7.95 to 16.95 Myers; junior warden, Cyrus Speck; Soldiers Are Transferred From Camp Croft, S. After Training Courses 1i flight examination at Bellanca Field.

John McChesney Morgan of Service, gave him the examination. Wolff is president of the Wilmington Flying Club, with headquarters at Biggs' Airport. BUY NOW! PAY NEXT YEAR! A FinWef Budget Chog Ateourt permits yn-j to the cKlldreri'i c'othei now onrj poy from weekly emi-monMy or mof'hly. Two Men Pass Flying Tests at Fields Here Bayard S. Henderson, Franklin Avenue and DuPont Boulevard, Wilmington Manor, yesterday made his first airplane solo flight at Biggs' Airport, Basin Road.

Henderson, a student of Thomas J. McKenne, instructor, had only eight hours of instruction. Richard T. Wolff of Lima, yesterday passed his private pilot's treasurer, Willard T. Loreman; recording scribe, A.

M. Johnson; financial scribe, Victor C. Burnett; guide, William J. Saunders; first watch, Frank P. Maloney; second watch.

William T. Guthrie; third watch, Alger C. Smith; fourth watch, Ha ley A. Mousley; inside sentinel, Archibald Oliver; outside sentinel, William Meeks; first guard of tent, Samuel L. Bowers; second guard of tent, Leslie H.

McNemar; high priest, Henry C. Speck. 3 -A 4 Mi Mutual Officers Installed Sixteen officers have been installed by Mutual Encampment, No. 1, I. O.

O. Chief patriarch, Verner D. Heller; senior warden, H. Edward 3 is PiNHCEL9S Jurisdiction Outlined The act creating the department states that it shall "have entire jurisdiction and control of the streets from building line to building line, and the entire jurisdiction and control within the limits of Wilmington of the drainage there." Since its creation the duties of the board have broadened to include a wide range of city work. In addition to caring for the streets and sidewalks the Street and Sewer Department directors have control over street lighting; use of streets for public utilities; rules and regulations for control of all vehicular and pedestrian traffic; drainage of streets; collection and disposal of ashes; care of sidewalk trees; regulation and supervision of public curbstone markets; registry of property transfers; and acts as official weather bureau for U.

S. Department of Joseph L. Carpenter, of this city, who recently observed his 100th birthday, was the first person named in the act. and served as the first president of the board of directors. Board Personnel Present members of the board are: Frank C.

Sparks. Republican, president; George M. Peirce, Democrat, latest appointee; and Charles Forwood. Republican. Among its employes are Miss Ida-rene F.

Black, secretary: E. F. Koester, surveys and traffic engineer, and Harry L. Maier, city engineer. President Sparks served on the Nine Wilmington youths, stationed at Camp Croft, S.

have been transferred from the infantry replacement training center there to other army posts, after completing 13 weeks training. The men, and the camps to which they are transferred, are: John Wil-lard Connelley, 1340 Reed Street, Company 32nd Battalion, a rifle unit; Francis J. Denver, 1204 West Third Street, Company 32nd Battalion; Stephen Kopanski, 402 Maryland Avenue, Company 32nd Battalion; Francis J. Pufahl, 121 North Clayton Street, Company D. 32nd Battalion, and Marion J.

Kwiat-kowski. 615 Maryland Avenue, Company 32nd Battalion, all assigned to the 158th Corps fi Service Unit, Reception Center, Camp Perry, O. Thomas McCord, 79 Riddle Ave BO3- MARKET STREET is Open Friday and I 'a A i I 11 Should Be Purchased NOW at these low prices! m-50 'an. ja nue, Company 32nd Battalion; Gaetano A. DiEleuterio.

2319 West Sixth Street, Company D. 32nd Battalion, and John Tyrawsky. 1207 Lobdell Street. Company 32nd Battalion, all to Fort Bragg, N. C.

1 Price Possible This Year Carefully Selected Pelts Joseph M. Lentini, 307 East Fourth board from April. 1921, to April, 1931, Street. Comtanv D. 32nd Battalion.

High Fashion Style Selection Quality Work- ntanship Throughout Jit7 in if luxurious, Flattering Elegance nen ne resigned to become mayor to Fort Benning, Ga. of Wilmington, and was reappointed; to the board in April. 1937. I Mi Forwood served two terms IaP 011 Display 3llOWS STfniS' tZrlt Si' and I al Accident Sites was reappointed in April. 1937.

Mr. Peirce was appointed by The Delaware Safety Council Albert W. James last April, play in the office of the Delaware and will serve until 1947. Motor Club. A.

A. DuPont Build- Miss Black was employed by the jRg arcade, graphically illustrates department in 1903, and has served the record of death on Delaware as secretary during the past four highways from motor vehicles this BUY NOW! PAY NEXT YEAR! A Finlial Budget Charge Account permits you to get your Fur Coat now and pay from income weekly emi-monthly or monthly. years, ivir. iues.r, wno is aiso a member ex-officio of the Board of Park Commissioners, has been with the Street and Sewer Department since 1916. Mr.

Maier was first employed by the board in 1904. He is a member ex-oSScio of the Board of Health- Choice! Tuftiess or Tufted Inner-spring Mattress year. Center piece Is a large map of the state on which are marked the locations of each highway fatality. Accompanying the map is a chart containing supplemental information. John R.

Fader, acting manager of the council, said the display will be shown in various parts of the state and a replica will be placed at the motor vehicle inspection center. Eighth Street and Bancroft MARKET STREET IS i te City Bankers Attend eClinic9 a Saturday Open i STERN OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY TILL 9 P. Mortpape Problem Subject, Of Philadelphia Meetings Tolav Thro eh Saturday wM Tvo extremely well VS'i'lJ I fortable mattreses made, extremely com-. your choice at thi With handle for eay iff. ggfiV rvAJ5ftr I amazingly low price 49.50 COLUu-nn rninjr.

entilator for cleanline. tempered Is and i5al and cotton pa hiina for cocuorf. Ho Federal Tax on Bedding 1 If Members of Delaware Bankers Association are in Philadelphia today attending the opening session of the Philadelphia Real Estate Mortgage Clinic the Bellevue Stratford Hotel. The clinic will continue until Saturday. Edwin P.

Ncilan. associate trust officer of the Security Trust Company, will lead a discussion of and Supervision of the Mortgage Portfolio During the Emergency." Matthew F. Judge, vice-president of the Equitable Trust Company, is a member of the ar rangements committee. Others from Wilmington banks who ar attending are: Scott S. Baker and Robert Altemus of Delaware Trust Company; Warren Ayers and Gilbert B.

Moyer of Wilmington Trust Company; Howard McCall of Central National Bank; James T. Challenger of Equitable Trust Company, and Samuel Cooling of Security Trust Company. AXMIMSTER RUQ 2 PR. DRAPES RUQ CUSHION FEDERAL TAX ON RUGS! TA hrOUCiU NO The newest iaea 0Y 16 50! Heavy- 8.3X10.6-U. seamier Axnun- PILLOWS -Sll1 gac74 5 desirable pauf i.

npsiiduiv i'- Ut Rugs in pinch-pleated have your th I Pairs Ul. Vnu Rayon Damask schemes indudmg X.fiTen COl Not every ot many tac A fill burgundies, blues. to make the value color in every pattern And We of your extra-scnsationa land -c ease ft.3xl0 6-ft. ti lor $331 1 FluTfy. fresh I 1 V-'n' pillows at far be- 3.00 A MONTH Patrolman Hujilies Wins Shoot With 298 Mark Motorcycle Patrolman Herman Hughes won the weekly police shoot at police headquarters last night with a score of 293x300.

Patrolman Ralph SpringT was second with 295, and Patrolman Eugene Lestardo took third place with 293. Other scores were: Patrolman Paul Blankenburg. 237; Capt. Thomas D. Buckmaster.

232; Patrolmen George Able. 280; James Russell, 277; Edwin Rich, 276; J. McDonald, 275; W. Stevenson, 261; J. Smith, 242; W.

Mulrine, 231; J. Gaines, 226; S. Kety, 217. Hill vyfff bed included i i pur. cha Aii Sensational Saving I attrcss Go's! Spring at eg I BOTH To Join Royal Air Forre Martin J.

Keouzh, 21. son of Mr. end Mrs. Grenville Keough 401 West Twenty-third Street, will leave New York Saturday for Bermuda to join the Royal Air Force. Martin was graduated in 1939 from the Pierre S.

duPont High School. He was a member of the school swimming team and also of the Y. M. C. A.

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B. Finkelstein is chairman of the committee. IB. EL CALL MR. ALLEN, 6538 OR MAIL COUPON STERN 7th Market Wilmington Send me at once the Items I "have indicated below Paosltod Twin Deis 2 God-lokI ad 1 pmt beds ia naa9ay tatsM.

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