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Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

Mrs. Sallie Freeman has been ill
for the past week.
Mrs. Clara Pusey spent Wednes-
day with her sister, Mrs. Annie Ev-
ans at Millville.
Lemuel Lynch and daughter Dor
othy of Philadelphia visited Mrs.
Nelson Dolby and daughter Alvanna
on Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Keene has returned
home from the Beebe Hospital and
has recovered sufficiently motor
out with her husband to the shore
at Bethany Beach.
The Sunday services were an IN
spiration to those who attended.
The experience meeting was led
by John Mitchell and Thos. H1ck-
man at the M. E. Church.
Preaching service at the Chris
tian Church in the morning and the
Presbyterian Church at p. m.
At the Epworth League service in
the NJ. E. Church, led by Elizabeth
Derrickson, Mrs. Florence Burbage
gave a report from the institute at
Dover. Then the sermon was deliv-
GIeQ DH DdoIOlB ANCfs - " .
Branford. His subject was The
Five Wise Virgins and the Five Foo
lish Virgins" Are we prepared to
meet the Bridegroom Christ when
He comes to claim his own?
We cannot borrow religion, al
though the holy influence OF good
lives may be transferred.
We cannot develop on past exper-
fences. We need present expert
ence of the oil of salvation and pos
sess the divine life. The church ex-
lists for the Kingdom of God. 1t is a
grave responsibility. For the king
dom of God in our hearts exists for
eternity. The pastor, Rev. and Mrs.
Charles w. Branford motored TO
Ocean Grove, N. j., for ten days
stay at the Stratford Hotel. Our
preacher will have a special course
of study with the best instructors
on the Bible.
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22
Long Neck

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis MCGEE of Mil
ton were recent overnight guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward McGee and fam
lily.
Oak Orchard is booming up quite
a bit during this warm weather.
Where can we0seek more pleasant
spot with it refreshing breeze from
the gently gliding Indian River and
its ideal bathing shore surpasses all
you are welcome.
Mrs. Anna NJ. Steen and family of
Dagsboro spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. c. E. Lingo.
Miss Marguerite Burton and Sis
ters, Laura and Betty spent We'd
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

Mrs. John Rust and family of near
Harbeson.
Many high hopes are rising
among the citizens of Long Neck
for a concrete road in connection
with that leading from Millsboro to
the lower end of the neck. This road
conveys more traffic then can be
thought possible, and will be high
ly appreciated among travellers far
and near, should our dream come
true.
Mr. and Mrs. L. r. Lingo enter
tanned over the weekend Mr.. and
Mrs. Freeman Fox, who motored
from their home in Chester, Pa, ac-
companied by the latter's father and
brother, S. c. Downs of Gloucester,
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

tibule and coat closet has been well
handled, it forms a part of the
house.
On the first floor are a living
room, dinning room, sun porch and
kitchen, all of comfortable size.
On the second floor are three bed
rooms, sleeping porch and bath and
good closet space.
The laundry, boiler room, etc., are
in the cellar.
Cost about $4,000.
Complete working plans and
specifications of this house may be
obtained for a nominal sum from
the building Editor. Refer to House
A-139.
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

There is a little home which most
anyone would be proud to possess.
1t is not always how large a house
we build for a wen designed and
honestly constructed small house
very often creates more interest and
possesses more charm than its larg-
er brother of the so-called barn
type.
One can fairly feel ones self liv-
ing in such a home as shown here;
selecting curtain material, rugs,
furniture, etc,,which when all have
been carefully chosen and assembled
will create honey atmosphere
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

which will well bespeak the charm
of the exterior.
The exterior walls of this little
cottage are cream color stucco. The
roof is shingle of reddish brown
tone. The door and window frames
are stained brown and the sash are
painted light pastel shade of blue.
The chimney is built of red clink-
er brick.
The house requires plot with
minimum frontage of fifty-five feet
which allows for driveway on one
side and five feet on the other side,
or the house is so designed that the
sun porch end could face the street.
The planning of the entrance YES
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

Ridsdale had evently veen over the
road when he said that woman wants
to be told that she is handsome, al
though she has a squint eye and
pug nose. And so it goes. However
honest and truthful you may be, you
will be despised unless you learn to
keep your clapper tied.
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

Fred c. Wilson and family of near
Houston.
Frank Parson met with a most
painful accident on Monday when
in some way he mashed one finger
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

The Ladies Aid met with Mrs.
Amanda Lingo on Thursday even
ing. Though many were absent the
evening passed very pleasantly for
those present.
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22
serious result.

We presume the bootleggers are
wondering why Chicago is making
such lot of fuss over little water.
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

Keep on digging, old fellow
there's a Klondike somewhere for
you.
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

IF YOUR jimmy-pipe could talk, it would
say: ''Fill me with Prince Albert and
watch me strut. I'll repay you hundred
fold" No doubt about it, many a pipe
has been blamed for things that weren't
its fault a-tall. You have no idea how
well a pipe behaves on PA.
On my say-so, buy yourself a tidy red
tin of good old P. A. today. Throw back
the hinged lid and revel in that fragrance
of the worlds greatest pipe-tobacco, bar
none. Then tuck a neat wad into the
business-end of your pipe and light up.
There's the answer to every pipe-wish.
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

Cool as pound-keeper. Sweet as
escape from the place he keeps. Mild,
but with that full, satisfying flavor of
the greatest tobacco that ever tumbled
into pipe. No matter how wide you
open the smoke-thrott1e, there isn't a
stop-sign OF detour anywhere.
Nearby is store where they hand out
jimmy-pipe joy in tidy red tins. My
advice to you is to make tracks for there
at once. Fill your pipe with this glorious
tobacco and get the fun that's due you.
No matter what your present program
is, try PA. Give your pipe chance!
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

Building a Royal Cord Balloon on
the Flat Band Machine. 1t is per-
fectly possible to carry out the
policy of PLENTY of Rubber" with
the oId-style methods. But the in
vention of this machine by the United
States Rubber Company made tire
construction a more exact and con-
troIIabie process than ever before,
and SO makes it possible to build in
PLENTY of Rubber" with greater
precision.
Milford chronicle., 1927-07-22

P. A. is sold everywhere in tidy red
fins, pound and hdlf-poHnd tin hami-
doTs, and pound erystdl-gIdss hHmidors
Hifh sPOHge-mOisfener top. AHd
6iRdys NTH every Bit of bite and pdrch
removed by the Prince Albert process.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-16

ell Normal school lost a pupil and the Motion Picture academy in New York gained a new candidate.
 There she encountered her first obstacle. She was a beautiful model, but there were fears she could not act. Thelma began to study with an enthusiasm that equalled her personal charm. If the role nece.- sitated her rolling down stairs. she rolled down the stairs disregarding all danger of injury. If the direc- tor said she must play snowball in bathing suit, she not only played but rolled In the snow.
 Succeeds As Vamp
 The year was soon over and Thel- ma was casts as a vamp in a minor part. This was a difficult role for her. because she was by nature any thing but vamp. But she became vamp-on the screen at least and vamped the audience so well that her fame became nation wide.
 Two years have passed and Thel- ma has risen to movie heights with out the aid Of a Paris or Reno di- vorce. In fact, she's not even mar ried, although she has had dozens Of opportunities.
 She'll soon be returning to Law renee to spend the Christmas holi- days with her family. Of course, she'll visit the store with the red
New Britain herald., 1927-12-16

have to dismiss you" the manager told her at evening, after he had examined the returns from her counter. That was Monday and Tuesday a somewhat different type of girl dominated the lace counter.
 Appears As Model
 Two weeks later Lawrence's large cotton mill was conducting a fash ion show to display the varied fab rics it manufactured. Here was an opportunity, Thelma thought. She would be a model. So she saw the woman in charge, and when the cur tain rose on the opening night she appeared 10 the audience clad in a gingham dress. The spectators were silent. Then someone whispered, She's too beautiful for that rag" From one to another the remark was passed and no matter how ire quently the professional models from New York appeared, they could not change the impression that cotton was no aid to beauty and that silk or wool or anything else should be worn. Thus the show was a flop and Thelma's career as model suf- l fered a similar fate.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-16

Two years ago Thelma Todd lost her position in & Lawrence, Mass, five and ten cent store because she was too beautiful. Now she's 8 famous moving picture star and one of Paramount's most popular art ist.. Her latest role is that of lead ing lady with Richard Dix in The Gay Defender"
 Thelma had always wanted to work behind a counter and handle pretty faces and delicate fabrics, and the big store with the low prices offered an avenue to the realization of her dreams. But her joy lasted only | day.
 Disrupted the Store
 Floorwalkers, just out of college, idle businessmen, and many others, young and old, gathered about her department and stood in admiration as she stood lingering the laces-- perhaps wondering how much she would like to wear the genuine handiwork this imitation was sup posed to represent. The crowd was a large one from morning to night so large that even the bargainhunt- ing housewife dared not penetrate it. We are very sorry, but we shall
New Britain herald., 1927-12-16
MANY 0HIOANS ARE SAVED FROM FLOOD
Residents Near Warren En-
 dangered by Rising Waters

Warren, O.. Dec. 16 LP - Hun dreds of families in Warren and-its suburban settlements were rescued from their homes in boats last night as the waters of tho Mahon- ing river rose five feet above flood stage.
 Police and county authorities were unable to estimate the number of homes inundated but declared that the situation presented . pressing problem to relief crews. Canoe City, . hamlet on the river below Warren, was reported entirely under water. Many of its 15o inhabitants had to be rowed to places of safety while others de serted their homes for higher ground.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-16
Did Not ROb Hair

Fall came and the 1925 school term opened. Thelma took her mothers advice and entered the Lowell. Mass. Normal school. She travelled daily on the inter-city Boston & Maine train and was known to the commuters as 'The Little Queen" She never bobbed her hair. although her happer con- panions had theirs shorne to alm lost masculine shortness. Instead, she wore her golden locks in long braids twined loosely around her head.
 Just about this time the Elks of Essex county, of which Lawrence is a part. were holding a beauty con- test. Ths winner was to receive a handsome silver loving cup, the title of Miss Essex County" chance to compete for the state title of Miss Massachusetts" and a $500 ward robe to do the competing in. There were visions of going to Atlantic City and trying 10 capture the Miss America" title.
 Friends sought in vain to have Thelma enter but she refused, say ing that she had decided to be a teacher and somehow ''school ma a'ams' and beauty contests didn't mix. The great night approached and Thelma consented 10 attend the contest with her friends, but under no consideration would she enter. They reached the hall. the Winter Garden, 1t was called. The curtain went up and the girls march ed out on the stage before the ad- miring audience and the baffled judges. There was the pretty bru- nette whom Rudolph Valentino had selected as Miss Lawrence" when he visited the city late in 1923, There was the girl who had been crowned Miss Hampton Beach" the summer before. and the young wom- an who had been queen Of the last winter carnival.
 Thelma Saves Judges
 The judges were about to an- nounce their decision when Thclma rushed from the group with which she had entered and climbed upon the stage. If it had been anyone else this act would have been ridi- | culous, but she did 1t with such a display of youth and grace that the crowd applauded. She stood there for moment. her face faintly flushed from the exertion. her gold en curls slightly deranged, her lips parted showing her smoothly pearl like teeth as she smiled back at the audience. The judges glanced at each other and in chorus they gave the title of Miss Essex Coun- ty" and the beautiful loving cup to The Unknown Beauty"
 | Thomas Demarra, owner Of four of Lawrence's six theaters. was In the crowd and had seen Miss Todd He thought of the many picture stars who had visited his theaters on various occasions. he looked al their pictures hung in his Hobbies and was convinced that Thelma was des- tined to become a great actress. He conferred with representatives of the Paramount corporation and it was. agreed that Thelma was to be invited to have film test made at one of the motion picture studios.
 Thelma Todd on the screen proved so beautiful creature that even
 the Paramount critics became en.
 thusiastic. A few weeks later Low.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-16
TAKES UP BOXING

Jrbana, H., Dec. Is P>-Les Mar the University Of Illinois football team for three years, has decided to turn professional, as a boxer. He Is six feet tall and weighs about 1S0 pounds. Last year he won the Gen. tral A. A. [. chamrt nship. His professional debut Is scheduled for Dec. 30,
New Britain herald., 1927-12-16

who thought she was too beautiful to be useful. Perhaps she'll be sur prised to note that he has changed his mind and that she's still on the lace and novelty counter attracting large crowds. Yes, there she'll find herself In many poses-beautiful colored pictures of Thelma Todd price % cents each.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-16

A steady downpour of rain added to the danger of the situation as the river was reported to be ris- ing rapidly, authorities said.
 The villages of Leavittsburg and Hardscrabble also were said to be hard pressed and rescue work was
New Britain herald., 1927-12-16
PRIEST MADE BISHOP

Rome. Dec. Is (UP) - Rev. Francis Johannes. Roman Catholic rector of the Church of the 1m- maculate Conception, St. Joseph. Mo. was appointed today coadjutor bishop of Leavenworth, with the right 0, succession to the See. The bishops title will be Bishop of Thasus.
New Britain herald., 1927-12-16

under way there last night.
 Canoe City is a town of cottages. Most of it's houses are small one story dwellings some of which have no basements.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-24

fashioned parade. Small boys no longer
throng the curbs to behold the band
master prancing before his trusty men,
blowing a brazen blast fit to burst
their bright horns. Who could forget
that dearest image of the young, wear
ing his big bearskin shako held in
place by a silver chain beneath his
chin? Or who could forget, for that
matter, his short blue coat, buttoned
by means CT gold frogs, dark con-
trast to his tight red pants2
Where Is the glistening baton that
once whirled above his head like a
shining aura? Who that has seen him
throw it on high cannot still recall
the gasp of assembled boyhood as 1T
returned to his left hand? Generations
of boys have broken windows un-
counted practicing that trick with
broom handles.
The truth must be told. America, as
a nation, has lost the art of parading.
The bandmaster of old has gone to
join the neglected images, though he
yet endures in the pantheon of heroes
that used TO be. Americans of yester-
day were the greatest paraders of all
times, rallying to the sound of drum
and the lure of a uniform with the
instinct of q martial people. And what
man has known glory in fuller meas
ure than he who marched between
lines of admiring faces while fair wom-
en- and bright-eyed youth did homage?
The Old Timer next exhibited a
clipping from the Salem (Mass.) News
which found the passing of one in
stitution the cause for a bit of "view-
ing with alarm" because
In these days of power saws and
new ways OF heating and cooking, the
majority of boys are not getting the
fine exercise with the sawhorse and
the bucksaw that their fathers used to
obtain.
About this time, as the old almanac
says, 1t formerly was customary for
the old man gently but firmly to steer
his son out to the wood-pile and sug-
gest that It was needful for him to re-
duce those powerful looking sticks of
four-foot wood to kitchen stove size,
before blowing time came in the spring.
1t was suggested, more or less delicate
ly, that these youngsters had free
board and clothes and spending money
and that the least they could do was
to perform the allotted task on that
wood pile.
1t was a fine physical exercise and
good moral discipline. Boys trained to
cut up a woodpile usually made good.
They raised Industrious families and
had a pretty good time through 1t all.
Another was from the Toronto Globe
in which Arthur S. Bourinot sang
this miserere for
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-24
THE OLD RAIL FENCE

Fast disappearing emblem of old days
When man first trod the frontier
wilderness
Sowing the seed which later grew
to dress
The ax-released land. with miles of
sunlit maize.
Along haphazard windings, zig-zag
ways,
In April bluebirds few. all azure
plumed,
Beside the lowest logs the blood
root bloomed
Unconscious of the brilliant noontide
blaze.
But now the rails lie rotting in the
grass
Or feed tho fires of chill October
ewes;
OF former landscapes progress only
leaves
A vestige which eventually will pass
Thus gradually the old time glamour
fades
And fading dies, as winds through for
est glades.
"And could show you dozens more
lust like these" concluded the Old
Timer but got to get home now.
Station WEEP is broadcasting grand
opry tonight and want to tune in
on it."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-24
A car
tor every purse
and purpose

THIS YEAR the General Motors line is an
i imposing Automobile Show in itself.
Here is every style of body. Every type of
design - four cylinder, six cylinder, eight
cylinder. Every improvement. Every price,
from the Chevrolet touring car at 5000
the Cadillac with special coach work at
$4,000. A car for euery purse and purpose.
Every one of the models now on display
is different and distinguished. Yet two uni
flying characteristics bind them all together:
I EVERY CLOSED BODY is by Fisher.
i The quality of all body workmanship is
Fisher quality, and because Fisher is owned by
General Motors, every resource has been utilized
to make body and chassis perfect quality unit.
= EVERY MODEL has shared in the
Il advantages of General Motors research,
purchasing standards and Proving Ground tests;
and in the economies of volume production.
car you select because of General Motors quality
and the publics purchase of more than 100000
General Motors cars last year.
HE GENERAL MOTORS line is direct
i result of the record-breaking patron
age accorded by the public in 1926. The
economies which this great volume af-
Z forded have been passed on to the car
purchaser in even better quality. With great
pride we invite you to inspect these new
General Motors cars and to make one or
more of them your own.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-24

Because 1t seems like even more OF
an adventure"
"Well," answered Douglas in amaze
ment at his sister, ut has been enough
Of adventure for me. l suppose you
might have liked the adventure of
having been burnt up or carried from
one of the windows by fireman.
"Oh, no." laughed Dorothy. I'm
50 glad we got out In time I'm sim
ply glad felt more nervous and trem-
bling thar for fire driilp'
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-24

n1... SAID lie Hdu tHheH
as many days off
as he could-even for the city!
Besides" he said, 1--WE have holt
days and Saturdays and after-school
hours and lots of time for adventuring
and Christmas holidays and Easter
holidays, too, for I'm to have my two
guests the whole winter through. you
know
"Oh, we know It," the children said
happily, for though once in a great
while they were just little bit home
sick it did not last for long as they
heard from home very often and they
knew that 1t would be there all ready
for them when their visit was over.
"Then, too" Uncle John chuckled,
ST have to travel to other places on
business once in while, and perhaps
well have more adventures-for I'm
rather fond of my fellow-adventurers
and am inclined to take you along, too,
if take any other trips"
ooh, Uncle John how wonderful
you are" said Dorothy.
you're great, simply great" Doug
las added.
But Uncle John said:
"I'm not so wonderful to take you
along when l like to take you along so
much"
That made both Douglas and Doro-
thy very happy. 1t was so much nicer
to be wanted than to be dragged about
because of duty or anything like that.
Now they were sitting in school
just before the holidays when a fire.
gong suddenly sounded throughout the
building.
Did it mean a fire drill? Or could
1t be real fire?
All the children got into their places
and without any excitement filed out
of the rooms and down the stairs into
the street.
They thought that really 1t could
not be anything but fire drill, but
as soon as they reached the street
what should they see but fire en-
CINE with great, big, splendid-looking
firemen, too.
Then came hook-and-ladder wagon
and then came an engine and still an
other.
The firemen had been getting Into
their fire suits while the engines we've
rushing to the blaze-for now flames
were coming out of the school,
A man in rec automobile with
bell ringing as II hurried along got
out now and gave directions.
Ladders were put against the side
of the building. The men rushed up
them to see If any children were still
in the building. Then the hose was
turned on, for great flames now came
shooting out of the windows and dark
smoke came curling forth.
A line was drawn beyond which no
one could pass. A large crowd had
gathered and were watching the fire.
men in their efforts to put out the fire.
"How brave those men arel" ex-
claimed Douglas admiringly. "They
don't seem to think of anything but to
out out the fire-not even il they're
hurt or not"
Douglas was by Dorothy, for when
they had come out of the school the
first thing he had done had been to
look for her. and now he was standing
by her side, while many of the other
children were talking excitedly to
them, too.
More engines were coming for the
fire was proving to be very big one
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-24

tubes with unerring precision, and
carry those needle-like missiles in their
frizzed hair. But the oldest thing
about them is that they hold In strict
subsection certain tribes of giant can
nibals, who live about them and de-
fend them against all outsiders. The
giants are fierce and mighty against
all white men, they have never been
brought under foreign rule, but they
whom they regard as magicians.--
Pierre Van Paassen. in the Atlanta
Constitution.