1933 CCC CAMPS

1933 CCC

LEWES & SLAUGHTER BEACH CAMPS

Lt. Henry Fisher, head of the Lewes mosquito control camp, began work yesterday at the Lewes site, laying out sewer and water lines of the camp which will house the

200 Delaware CCC workers who will work on the eradication of mosquito's in

this part of the state.

At the same time, Lt. R. A. Gaw, the head of Slaughter Beach mosquito camp

began work on the other camp to be set there.

The employment of all construction workers for both projects is through Lt.

Fisher at the Lewes Post Office.

Ralph Poynter and Mrs John McCabe ay Rehoboth are listing names of those who

are to fill the ranks at the Lewes Camp.

Shipment of building supplies from government reserve have been made and will

arrive mid week. Work is to be finished in three weeks.

Colonel Wilbur Sherman Corkran is the State Director of the Mosquito Control

Commission is located in Lewes. Post Office Headquarters.

Abstract: Wilmington Morning News, Wednesday, November 1, 1933.