Delaware, U.S., Marriage Records, 1750-1954
Past In Review from 03-21-2002
100 years ago
March 22, 1902
LARGE ENTRANCE
FOR DELA. CITY
Will Open Waterway 700 Feet
Long Around Old Lock
WILL START WORK IN SPRING
Brigadier-General Deakyne, assistant chief of army engineers, explained last Thursday that the decision to open a waterway 700 feet in length around the old lock at Delaware City meets the wished of the business community of Delaware City, in that it will give that much additional water front for the fishing and other craft that ply in that section.
An additional reason for this improvement, he said, was that the old lock is too narrow to permit passage of government dredges, and the only way out of this difficulty was to open up a waterway around the lock of sufficient width to accommodate the dredges.
Much of the fund, General Deakyne said, will be needed for maintenance. The old banks are apt to keep caving in from time to time, which will necessitate, a considerable dredging to keep the channel open at project depth.
Money for this work will come out of the $640,000 allotment for the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. A portion of the fund will be used for the maintenance of the three highway bridges already erected. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company is to maintain its own bridge.
Dredging of the old channel of the Chesapeake and Delaware canal from the Delaware City entrance to the point three miles from the river where it joins the improved waterway will be initiated by the United States engineers as soon as the War Department approves plans forwarded to Washington last week, it was stated by Colonel Earl I. Brown, United States engineer for the Wilmington district.
After approval by the War Department the specifications will be returned to Wilmington, and bids for the work advertised. It is probable that the specifications will be returned from Washington within a month.
If the bids received for the work are satisfactory the work of dredging the old entrance will be started within two or three months, Colonel Brown indicated.
50 years ago
March 20, 1952
Local Personal Column
Those Who Entertained and Have Been Away
Mrs. C. Parker Lattin, of New York City, was the guest of Mrs. Julian H. Foard last week.
Mrs. Harry Hufnal spent last week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hoffecker, Sr., near St. Georges.
Miss Gloria Haffen, of New York City, was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haffen, near Port Penn.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Enos Staats and Mrs. Harvey Jewell were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bamble in Elkton.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Curtis Blome and family of Wilmington, spent Saturday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blome.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Spicer, Sr., of near town, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Thompson, of Smyrna, visited Capt. and Mrs. Charles F. Wilson and daughter, Miss Alice Wilson, in Washington, C.C., on Sunday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Coleman and son, Jackie, Miss Florence Coleman and Miss Catherine Foraker, of near town, and Miss Elizabeth Atwell of Sassafras, Md., have just returned form a tour in Florida. They visited in Miami, St. Augustine, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Daytona Beach and Key West. On their way home they visited Sgt. Cleon Eckler, who is stationed at Camp Gordon, Ga.
25 years ago
March 24, 1977
“Go Fly A Kite”
At Broadmeadow
On Saturday, April 16, the Come Fly A Kite Day will be held on the Broadmeadow Athletic Fields. The event, which will begin at 10:30, is being held to benefit the athletic department. You may bring your own kite or purchase one of the many fabulous imported kites that will be available. String and wind will be provided by Mr. Sawyer, for a small fee.
Kites you can buy include those from the following countries:
China: Fighter kites with great graphic designs and super maneurverability.
India: “A work of art” is the only way to describe these kites made of silk with hand-screened designs and revolving eyes. Designs include insects, birds and butterflies.
“Thailand: Imported directly, these kites are handcrafted the same way they were over 200 years ago. Be sure to see the 25 foot dragon kite.”
Formosa: “Delicate but tough” is the only description that fits these spectacular kites composed of eight butterfly designs, not to mention the eight foot centipede kite which is fantastic.
Belguim: For the strict constructionist in the group we have imported only two of the very best designed cloth kites, the Aigle screaming eagle and the Papillons, a wandering butterfly.
U.S.A.: Here it is -- Just what every student needs. The Parafoil. This is the king of soft kites. 36” x 28” x 24”. Unroll it from your pocket and you’re ready to fly.
Plan to bring a friend or two to the Come Fly A Kite Day. Remember, all proceeds will go to the athletic department.
