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New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

cided swing for the better since Dwight W. Morrow, former Morgan partner, was named by President Coolidge to be the American ambas- sador to Mexico. Opposition to con- tirmation of the ambassador was ex- pected In the Senate: but before the Senate met the envoy had been on his post for two months, and had made such a record that when the time for opposition arrived the Sen ate confirmed the appointment unanimously. Which shows the Sen ate can recognize good man when 1t sees one.
 It was Ambassador Morrow who arranged the trip of Colonel Lind bergh to Mexico City as the most spectacular way possible to em- phasize the new diplomacy he was seeking to bring about toward Mex ico. The trip was arranged, in fact, before the ambassador left Wash ington, and in flying to Mexico Colonel Lindbergh carried out a promise he had given to the Presi- dent and ambassador more than two months previously.
 Much of Ambassador Morrows success has hinged upon the fact that he has not isolated himself in the American colony in Mexico City, as former ambassadors have done. He has attained terms of inti- mate friendship with President Calles, and the latter has enormous confidence in the ability and aims of | the American ambassador. Former American envoys made the startling mistake of disliking and despisng the Mexicans, and they did not even attempt to conceal their cantanker- our moods. Ambassador Morrow has done the reverse. He has carried good sentiment and cooperation around with him and has mixed with the official circle of the Mex ican government to as great an ex- tent, if not more so, than he has been identified with the American colony. President Gales is said to have been delighted with his atti- tude from the first.
 The American ambassador has been invited to reorganize the fi- nances of the Mexican government an invitation that completely in- dicates the confidence and good will his presence in Mexico City has engendered. When he is through with this formidable task it has been asked of him that he give advice in recognizing the republics railroads. It is clear that the Mexican govern ment does not regard Ambassador Morrow in the light of a. canny diplomat. but as an envoy able and willing to lend a helping hand wherever possible. No IIvoy in modern times has accomplished so much good will and prestige in so short a time. The ambassador not only represents the United States ir a hitherto difficult field, but he is the friend and adviser of the Mex ican government.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
Upsala Drama Society
 Elects Swanson Member

East Orange, x. J., Dec. F - Carl l.. Swanson, son of MT. and Mrs. John Swanson. 520 Pennington avenue, New Britain. Conn. who is a freshman at Upsala college, East Orange, x. J.. was admitted as a member of the college dramatic so- ciety last week after he had shown marked ability as an actor in the play "Fakir's Wonderful Cure"
 Swanson is president of his class, q member of the Owls fraternity, Otatorio chorus, and actice in debate work.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
st ttI.SS OF MORROW IN MEXICO CITY

The country is beginning to learn that the feeling Of amity between two nations depends greatly upon the character of their ambassadors.
 T. Is significant thatt our rela tions with Mexico have taken a de-
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
'Scuseitplcae!

A telephone operator in Detroit says that a thunderstorm caused q flame to dance on the switchboard and left a sulphurous smell.
 At first it was thought that two wrong numbers had fused!
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
Presidential

They're talking now of drafting
 Cal
 Our humble rhythm craftsmen Rise up and say the guy who does Will have to be some draftsman.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
Facts anlFancies

Example of man having the last word; All right; all right; we'll go"
 Civilizations task in China is to bring orders out of chaos.
 So the next great war is to be with insects. The last one, as we re- call it, wasn't without insects.
 Clothes aren't everything. Poiret makes the frocks. but Heaven makes the knees.
 The AmericaniZed version of Thompson doubtless would be some thing like Thundering Ha-ha.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
lhe Gift That Fits 'Em All

The Gift That Fits 'Em All! For the Uncle Johns and Cousin Sues
 And the Aunt Augustus, Folks, let's choose Our jolly Fun Shops Book of NIirth And spread good cheer through this old earth,
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
Fashion

An increase in the price of cloth ing next summer is foreshadowed.
 We are more interested in the identity of the optimist who thinks we shall have a summer next year.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

Dastmouth's president says too many young people go to college, but how else can parents get rid of them during that period?
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
,, &,da pur.au of Circulation

TEa A. B. c. is national organizat1". ycbfch furnishes newspapers and adEei User, with a strictly honest analyst "' ,t-cuIa-ion. our circulation statistics are ta.ed upon this audit. This insures Iro- ta,t,on against fraud in newspaper as ,-Ibution figures to both national ahu local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
Ohiio'inpt

Guest; T simply won't stay in this room. It isn't fit for a pig" Clerk: As you say, sir. Come up on the next floor, then, and you can have one that is!'
 Lauren B. Finn
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

Winter resorts beat summer re- sorts. Home folks don't doubt you when you write back and tell how many blankets you sleep under.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

The treasury department recently destroyed s5O0,0OO in counterfeit money which had been captured by the secret service over a long period
 There were 20,00O counterfeit coins.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

The Associated Press Is eXclusINtly ell titled to the use for re-puoi'ca'toh U. II ~.,s credited to 1t or not otherwise Cradi,al in this paper and also local rsws published therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

It may be all right 10 call /em political organs, but some of those notes come unmistakably from braSs
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

T. R. Jr., says he is humble, and it will be just like some hateful Democrat to ask what he has done to be humble about.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

If that Jesse James statue estab- fishes a precedent, it might be well for Chicago to buy her bronze before the price goes up.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

All Mexican children look happy, perhaps because the floors are dirt and it doesn't matter if one tracks in more.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
THE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY
T1leater

Ruth Elders now in vaudeville,
 One thousand bucks a week! And yet they say the earth belongs To the humble and the meek.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
How It Was!

Stewart: 'I saw a bear yesterday" Boyle: Must be time for them to hibernate, isn't it?"
 Stewart: "Yes. I saw his hind quarters going into his winter-quar- ters.'
 Rlopcbe IT Taopenvicux
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

Still, Sir Thomas Lipton was first 10 realize the advertising value of making the world wait to see his new model.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
AI#@& @,I7 4 c

One way to make pedestrians stop and look would be to carry on the front bumper a dummy painting a sign.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

The number of foreign loans Wall Street is making now gives assur- ance that the Marines will get to see a lot of countries.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

The Herald ,s on safe daily in Ne" vo-k al HotaHng's Newsstand, Ilines souare; schultz's Newsstands' Entrance Crand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
TELEPHONE CALLS
 Business Office .... t-o Editorial Rooms .... 92o

The only profitable advertising medium IF the City. Circulation books ana press -ao-n always open to advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
She Should Have!

Grant: T hear that you're the father of twin boys and that you've named them Milford and William. ' Bowers: "Yes, my wife sure has the willies today"
 Dorothy F. Langvlle
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

One way to be contented in matri- mony is to reflect that other women also look fright before making up.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

Americanism: Feeling under obli- gation to denounce the naughty; feeling under obligation to forgive criminals.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

Village phone service is better. You can't get the wrong number when you say: Gimme Jones's store.'
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

The white mans stand in the Ori- cnt might be improved if he didn't stand on one foot and use the other for kicking natives.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
 
 MlEoN MHlkk .@

1 Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care of the New
 Britain Herald. and your letter l will be forwarded to New York
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

Dear Mrs. Pillar: I have SUCH a problem trying to think of what to get my husband. I cant think of a thing he hasn't got.
 Mrs F. M. kimmler Dear Mrs. Kimmler: Your prob- lem will be greatly simplified if you will arrange to have the house burglarized.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

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New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
New Britain Herald HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday Excepted) At Herald Bldg.. 67 Church Street
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lllts piSetSNs
 One of the modern equivalents or the medieval torture by suspense one of them, you understand-ls 10 be found in long distance telephon- ing. Not that the telephone company acts as a eloa7ing torturer or is even responsible for the agony you must undergo but there are so many CO., incidences which must occur if you are to connect with your party that it seems almost like a direct favor from the gods if you are successful if you ever are. Generally, you pro- cced somewhat in this fashion:
 Number. please
 "Norwalk 42S9.'
 "Just q minute. I'll give you toll line" (Why didn't you think of that?) Pretty soon: Troll line.' "Norwalk 42S9.' Norwich 4239?" No, NorWALK--W-A-L-k. Nor walk 4239.'
 "Your number, please" T492-E." Hold the line" There follows q long pause, sud denly broken by numerous clicks, then faint voices, more clicks, still more voices, and so on. Then:
 "Norwalk 423o is busy. Shall we call you?" Please" You hang up. and 15 minutes later your phone rings. You dash madly to it and hear, "Norwalk 4239 does not answer"
 Keep trying" you answer and hang up once more. You then try to become interested in a book or newspaper, but you are continually expecting your call and it is impossible to concentrate on the printed page sufficiently to know whether you are reading a story of L!ndbergh's flight or a cooking recipe. The phone tinkles again, and you answer feverishly.
 'Iss Joe dere?"
 "Who?" you come back. What number do you want?"
 "1492-N. Iss Joe dere?"
 "This is 1492-N but there is no Joe here Who is this speaking, any way"
 "Excooz, call da wrong noomba ."
 This time, with unuttered pro fanity at the tip of your tongue, you merely sit out the wait before the phone rings again. which it does perhaps an hour later.
 Ready with Norwalk 423o."
 "Hello.' you spit out. "Is Charley there?"
 No, but he'll be back in an hour.'
 Have him call New Britain 1492-N when he comes in, and re- verse charges, will you?'
 The profanity is not unuttered this time. And Charley is apparently having too good time to 'be back in an hour" for fully twice that time elapses before you finally get anoth- CT call.
 Hello. Charley?"
 ''Yes. What is it?' Can you come up tomorrow night? The wifes out and we can have a big time. How about it?'
 No"
 Just what DID you get out of that evenings sweating, anyway?
 Well, Big Boy" Dordelman, you're going to leave us.
 You're going to go away from here after staying with us for two years and recruiting some of our husky young men for service in | Uncle Samuel's navy.
 We're sorry to see you go be- cause, somehow or other, we felt safer from enemy attack while you were around this town. We always figured the foe would take one look at you and yell for an armistice. l We had that much confidence in you, Big Boy" We slept better O nights just knowing you were within
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
GET YOUR CHRISTMAS SUCCESS
 TIONS EARLY!

Our Authority On Etiquette Condo
 scends To Answer Christmas Queries
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

Correct this sentence: 'I have heard some references 10 the scln- dal" said she, but l don't care to hear the details"
 Copyright. 1927, Publishers
 SYndicato
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

Entered at tho Post Office at New Brt ain as second Glass Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

Dear Mrs. Pillar: Father will be back from his monkeygland opera ton about Christmas. What can l get for him?
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
THE OBSER VER- Makes Random Observations
 On the City ano Its People

and that buses remain out of Il center.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

SUBSCRIPTION RATES $500 Year
 sc.o0 Three Months.
 I5c. a Month
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

Dear Edna: Get him a raccoon coat and q few college pennants!
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17

ana that DuSeS remain out or the center.
 During the next year, or until bal
 lots have been counted in the presi-
 dential election. the public may ex- pect to hear apotheosized men who
 have been rated as being of ordinary
 mold. Reduced to simple English.
 candidates for the nomination and
 election to the highest office in tle
 land will be occupied in selling" f themselves to the voters.
 Every four years the electorate
 learns to it's surprise that certain fellow citizens have many attributes
 and virtues which have lain dormant
 or the existence of which has not
 been suspected. They join the exalted
 elite and are canonized by paid pub icity agents for the information of
 the voters. This metamorphoss is
 gradual. For months before the can
 didates of the respective parties are
 elected to run for office, their pub- licity bureaus work day and night keeping the public informed of their
 growth in stature until the humLle
 man on the street becomes bewil-
 dered at the army of titans which parades before his eyes. He be- and orators hurl an avalanche of words at him to win his support fer this or that aspirant for the presi-
 dency. After working himself into a frenzy he discovers that his agitation
 was needless because the boards of strategy which seem to regulate such things pick the candidates of their
 own preference.
 Pre-convention campaigning Is , what is known in the circus world as hokum. Many who announce their candidates have no expecta- ton of winning the nomination. Their names are presented so they
 may be used in making trades on the floor of the conventions. Others are listed as "favorite sOns' as stop to their vanity or to add to
 their prestige in their home states. To all appearances their supporters are terribly in earnest although they
 may be aware that their choice for the nomination has only an outside chance of winning it.
 1 But 1t all adds to the gayety of life, gives the people something to
 argue about and keeps their minds off their own troubles. So perhaps { the opera bouffe of becoming excited
 over the nominees is not altogether
 useless. But don't forget that it is
 waste of time to become agitated be- cause when all is said and done the
 party managers will choose whom i they please.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-17
Only six more shopping days until

Blanche H. Langenvieux
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-30
MiIIviIIe

The Christmas holidays are swift
ly passing. The weather has been
fine. Everybody seems to be enjoy
ing themselves.
Mrs. Clara West is spending this
week with her husband, Philip
West, in Jersey City. She was ac-
companied as far as Philadelphia by
Silas Evans and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
West.
Paul West, of Jersey City, is
spending the holidays with Mrs.
Lulu Lynch.
Daniel Boyer, of Philadelphia, is
visiting his family here this week.
David S. Pruitt, of Jacksonville,
Fla, is spending this week with his
father, Capt. ]. S. Pruitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcgee and son
Virgil, of Seaford, are visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Me-
gee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland West enter
tanned at dinner on Monday Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Morris and daugh-
ter Rachel, Mrs. Louise Collins, of
Selbyville; DR.. and Mrs. Orville
Daisey, of Fruitland, Md, and Mr..
and Mrs. R. c. Steele, of this place
Rufus Daisey is spending the holt
days with his nephew and niece, Mr.
and Mrs. Archie Layton, of Omar.
VIM. Jones and family have moved
in the home of Herbert D. Evans.
A family reunion was celebrated
at the home Of Elizabeth Tyre on
Tuesday.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-30
Bowers Beach

A slight fire occurred in Bowers
Tuesday morning about z o'clock, at
the home of Enos Williams. The
Milford Fire Company was called
and made a quick run to our town,
and soon extinguished the fire.
About $1,300.00 was raised in the
town of Bowers for the purpose of
purchasing a fire apparatus and an
Ajax chemical engine was purchas-
ed which will do efficient work
when properly handled, but for
some reason there is no organiza-
ton behind it. Looks as though the
energy to collect $1,9O0,00 was a
waste of time.
The Bowers Gun Club held their
regular weekly shoot on Saturday
afternoon, December oath, with a
fairly good attendance and weather
ideal for shooting. A number of
white Pekin ducks were won by the
attending marksmen. The prize
winners were Frank Fisher, of
Frederick, Willis Davidson and ].
Ed. Thompson, of Bowers. The
traps were closed ON Monday, De-
cember 26th, as the gun club mem
bers attended the shoot at NAPLES
gas filling station given by Herman
Argo and Howard Davidson. Ducks
will be the prizes at Bowers traps
on December 31st.
Villa S. Davidson, of the firm of
Haldeman, Davidson and Martin,
spent the Christmas holidays with
his brother-in-law, Fred Martin, of
Fox Chase, Pa.
Gilbert Tribbett and family were
Christmas visitors with Mr.. and
Mrs. Enos Jacobs, of near town.
George Flack and mother, Mrs.
Maggie Flack, were Christmas Wis
itors with Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Bar
nett, of near Magnolia.
Mark Wilde and wife are holiday
visitors with Mrs. Luvia johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilde live in Pitnam,
N. j., and make frequent visits to
Bowers.
Alex. Fleming and Mrs. David |
Humphreys were holiday visitors
with their mother, Mrs. Sulah Elem
ing. Miss Cora Fleming has re-
turned from a four-weeks visit |
among relatives in Philadelphia,
Haddon Heights, N. ].
Mrs. Tillie Bilderback has gone to
visit her sister, Mrs. David Humph-
reys, of Haddon Heights, N. ].
The Christmas entertainment |
given by the Bowers School was a
very successful affair. The enter
tainment was in charge of the
school teacher, Mrs. Ellen May For
rest, assisted by the Ladies' Aid of
the town. Much credit is due Jay
Haldeman who acted as Old Kris,
and delighted the children with his
pranks. The preacher, Rev. Camp
bell, was much interested in the
children and his remarks bearing
out Christmas was very appropriate.
The hall was crowded with the older
folks of the town and rural districts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lynch, Mrs.
Alex. Minner, and Miss Jane Mitten
were Christmas visitors with John
H. Bennett and wife, Of Milford
Neck.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-30
StOckley

Mr.. and Mrs. Mildly of Frankfort
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Goslee.
Misses Edith Prettyman and Julia
Messick spent Tuesday afternoon
with Thelma Short.
The December meeting of the La
dies Aid will be held at the Stock
ley school house on Wednesday eve
ming.
Mrs. L. w. Marvel of Seaford and
Stanley Baker of Wilmington spent
part of Christmas with their par
ents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Goslee enter
tanned number of relatives Mon
day.
The Misses Edna and Florence
Wilson were Milton visitors Satur-
day evening.
The per cent of attendance in the
primary room for the months of No
vember and December has been be-
low the honor roll record. Parents
will you see if that record cannot be
improved?
The meeting of the Stockley Com
munity Association Thursday even
ing, December %, was well attended.
The children's program and an in
strumental trio furnished enjoyable
entertainment for the evening.
E. Paul Burkholder, supervisor of
Northeastern Sussex county, gave a
splendid talk on the subject for the
month "Know Your School" MT.
Burkholder urged the parents to
visit the school during school hours.
To encourage interest in school
work is one of the aims of our asso-
citation.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-30
Ocean View

In the play Clubbing a Husband
Miss Florence Hickman represents
Mrs. N, a bride of six months.
Mrs. Florence Burbage represents
Mrs. Ashton, her sister, who comes
on a visit with her big little daugh-
ter (Mrs. Ruth Branford) who rep
resents a sixteen year old girl; Mrs.
Cecil Steele, colored cook; Mrs.
Elsie Hickman, the wash lady (Mrs.
O'Flanagan) Mrs. Mary Bennett,
grandmother; Mrs. Ethel Davidson,
Mrs. Skylark; Mrs. Eva Hickman,
Mrs. Reynolds; Mrs. Viola. Robin
son, Mrs. Mary Hudson; Mrs. Nettie
Hickman, Mrs. Ferris; Miss Helen
Johnson, DR.. Jordan; Mrs. ElVa
Steele, Mrs. Whitney.
Mrs. Florence Villa Rogers Of
Berlin spent Sunday with her mo-
Their, Mrs. Josephine Roberts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Bennett
gave a turkey dinner on Monday to
their four sons, Messrs. Cove, Ward,
Isaac and Edgar, and their respec-
tive families. Their fifth son, Delmar,
is in Kansas City, Kansas, where he
holds a position with H. X. Milford
Company.
VIM. Daisey came from New York
and is visiting his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Derrick
son gave a turkey dinner to all their
sons and daughters on Monday.
Capt. Edward Hickman spent
Christmas week with his family.
They were entertained at dinner at
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Belts on Tues
day, also Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hick
man.
Mrs. Georgia Richards entertained
at a turkey dinner on Tuesday Rev.
and Mrs. C. w. Branford of this
town, Rev. A. B. Frye and two sons
of Fruitland, Nd, Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe
Davidson, Mrs. Wilmer Steele and
three children.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pusey have
moved to the nice new house which
they have rented of Joshua CULLEN.
Miss Anna Barnett has come
from college to spend the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Barnett.
Mrs. Thomas Hudson and daugh-
ter Elizabeth have been spending the
week with Kover Hudson and fam
lily in Wilmington.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1927-12-30
KENT co. POMONA GRANGE
TO HEET IN FELTON, ON
JANUARY FIFTH

The regular quarterly meeting OF
the Kent County Pomona Grange
will be held in Trophy Grange Hall,
FELTON,, on Thursday, January 9Th,
1928. The following program has
been arranged:
1890 a. m.-Open in the Fifth De-
gree; Address of Welcome, Trophy
Grange; Response, Smyrna Grange.
Noon Recess, Music, Trophy
Grange; 2, Playlet, Fruitland
Grange; 8, Report, Russell Wilson,
County Agent; 4, Recitation, Capital
Grange; 5, Report, Miss Comstock,
Boys and Girls Club Leader; 6,
Talk on Forestry, Mr.. Taber, State
Forester; z, Music, Trophy Grange;
8, Resolutions, Rural Grange. This
should be very interesting session
and large attendance is desired by
A. B. Thomas, Secretary, Wyoming.
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Sycamore
Near Laurel)

Most of the people of this vicinity
are busy killing hogs.
Miss Edith Messick and friend,
Raymond King, of Marcus Hook,
were the Sunday night guests of MT.
and Mrs. Ira F. Brown and family.
Wedding bells are ringing in this
vicinity. Harold Van Wilkerson, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Wilkerson and
Miss Lillian Agnes Brown, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira F. Brown, were
quietly married at Snow Hill, Md,
by Rev. Frank White, pastor of the
M. E. Church.
Miss Elizabeth Wilkerson who has
been home quite a while has now
returned to Mr.. and Mrs. Ira F..
Browns and family.
Miss Elva Wilkerson spent Sum
day and Monday with Miss Maude
Brown.
Reuben Wilkerson who has been
very i'll with the measles is improv-
ing very nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Bailey were
the Sunday guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Reuben Wilkerson.