Milford chronicle., 1923-04-06
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Friday evening

14duJ EdLuOIOSlSL
gfst, of Newark, talE
here on Increasing
; 1t was shown that tH
, greatly increased
stronger plants were
fertility more than pa
the increased yield. I
the seed, the preparati
bed and growing good
, very great Importance.
The FrankfOrd High
ball team journeyed to
Friday afternoon and
strong aggregation by
4. Hudson was on the
Frankford with Whitne
Derrickson and Long pc
duties for Selbyville. Hud
strike outs and only walk
byVille player. They only r
for four hits, which were
tered with the exception of
was a home run by Shockle
was very effective in the pin
ham was the star for Franz
the fourth inning with three
base and nobody down, FASH
to the bat. 1t was then that b
needed a run. The first ball
he connected with and slamm
the ditch for home run.
Mrs. Raymond P. Long, presi
the Frankford Jefferson Club.
ed the club luncheon Wednesda
en- by the Harrington Century 6
Ebe Walter who has been spe
the winter in Florida, has ret
home.
Miss Anna May Stalling Of Dover
been spending a few days here
Miss Eva Hickman.
Frankford High School held
third annual defamation contest. Il
day evening. There was an unsua
large and appreciative attendance.
The program was, singing of A
erica, by the audience. The presidi
officer was Prof. Timmons. The mul
was a vocal solo by Miss Audrey Re
ers, with piano accompaniment
Miss Anna Murray. Violin solo bv M
G. e. Timmons and a piano solo
Mrs. Top Heath. The defamation co
testants and their selections were E
ma Blanche Reynolds, algebra a,
Glass Parties"
Alden Preston Brasure, "The I
cheape Rock"
Paul Eber Long, "a Message
Garcia"
iona Tunnel Walls, BILLY Br,
and the Big Lie"
George Vaughn Daisey, "The Uu
Versity or True Patriotism"
Lydia Pearl Bunting, "The Rauen
Ethel Violet West, "Lochinvar."
Maxine Phillips, "Pink Carnations
Dorothy Marie Bunting, "The Lift
Quaker Sinner"
Bertha Anna Taylor, "Humoresuue
Ihe judges were Prof. Otis Jefferso
and Miss Catherine Butler, of Dag,
boro and Prof. Elisha Steele, of Mills
boro. -'----'
The successful contestants were Tv
lie Pearl Bunting who was given frs
place and a five dollar gold piece. To
ma Tunnel Walls was given secon
place and a two dollar and half col
piece, given by the Jefferson CIuI
Maxine Phillips was given third plac
Ind one dollar. George Vaughn Daise,
vas given honorable mention.
The winner of the first has the hon
i; OF going to the County Defamation
,ontest to be held in Lewes Frida,
Vening. The county contest as wei
S the State contest, which is to be
elt in the court house at Dover a
'eeE later, ara creating a keen in.
5reSE' In order 60 have this contest
Lewes the town will finance and
rovide the entertainment features
nd select the judges. 1t is understood
le judges will be from neighboring
tates.
At the county contest the winner
i'll represent Sussex county in Do
9r for the State Championship.
Thls is the third annual contest and
rankford has been quite successful
the two. The first year the State
championship was won by Fred Whit
", of this town. The second year
era Layton was selected to represent
Essex county. She also was a mem
r from Frankford.
AT LeWes there will be seat reser-
tlons for the friends of the schools
no are to take part in the contest.
Inc Century Club met on Saturday
ening, April 7th, at the home of
rs. Sallie Gray. Mrs. Raymond P.
ing, president, in the chair. The reg
ar routine Of business was transact
The club gave the second prize.
llch was a $3.50 gold piece at the
clamation contest, which was held
Friday evening. The club also
lde contributions to the National
adquarters Of the General Fedora
n OF Women's Clubs, of Washing
l. u. C., and to the Students Loan
nd OF the University of Delaware.
ey VIII also be represented and
sent tree to Delaware Colony at
ckley on April II. The program
as follows: A selection on the
trola; a historical sketch of Frank
from its beginning over 100 wears
by Miss Lizzie Robinson; "How
ne of the Post Offices of Delaware
e1ved Their Names" by Mrs. wiz
4 Breasure; humor budget, by Mrs.
ina Townsend; George B. Hynson's
m, "The Blue Hens Brood" was
by Mrs. Lulu F. Gum; Current
nts were given by the members in
Eer to the roll call. The next
ting will be held at the home of
Clarence T. Easham, on May 4th.
he Sewing Circle met at the home
lrs. Henry Tunnell on Monday af-
oon.
lss Eva Hickman gave a party on
rday evening to a number of her
IDS in honor of her guest. Miss