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Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
Long Neck

Mrs. James Hazard and two chill
dren, James, Jr., and Beatrice, spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. NJ. Downs.
Mrs. Anna Stein of Dagsboro was
a visitor with Mr.. and Mrs. C. e.
Lingo on Sunday.
What, When, Where? Why the La
dies Aid Thursday evening, March
Sth, to be entertained by Mrs. A. II.
Lingo. Everybody welcome.
Miss Catherine Joseph who has
been in Philadelphia for sometime
and under the care of specialist is
reported to be getting along very
nicely at this time.
Miss Emma Warrington and Miss
Edna Parsons of Philadelphia were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Parsons. Other excursionists were
Joseph Ruth who visited Mr.. and
Mrs. A. c. Wilson, and Mrs. Bertha
Mitchell who was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. James Hazard, Sr. Miss
Marguerite Burton of Camden, N. j.,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. V. P. Burton.
A. X. Smith and F. r. Bull of Del
mar were Sunday callers with Mr..
and Mrs. Garry Massey.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Prettyman and
fanny of Stockley called on Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Joseph Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Downs and
children of Lewes were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward MCGEE Sunday
Mrs. Geo. Niblett and children of
Wilmington are spending sometime
with her mother, Mrs. Amanda
Moore.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
SCHOOL NEWS

The Laurel High School basket
ball teams won a double victory
over Milford High last night at the
Community Club. The scores:
Girls, 36-1S; boys, 1881.
The girls game was the best
played game of the year on the Mil
ford floor. In only one other game
has the Milford team showed to the
advantage that it did last night.
That game was at Dover. The girls
excellent showing was OVershadow-
ed by the splendid team play and
excellent shooting of Laurel. This
Laurel girls team looks to be the
best in the State, but weakness in
the center positions may prove a
serious handicap when they face
the northern teams.
The boys game was not quite as
fast as the girls, but was much
closer. Milford, through the shoot
ing of Griffith, was off to good
start but were soon oVertaken by
the Laurel basketeers. Then the
score moved steadily in Laurels
favor until half time when they
were leading at 1914.
Starting the second half, three
pretty baskets gave Milford a lead
that was only overcome in the last
three minutes of play by the SPLEEN
did shooting of Marvel, the big CEN
ter.
Laurel looks to be of champion
ship material and everything de-
ponds on Marvel, as to how far they
go in the state race.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lingo are
being congratulated on the birth of
son, on Friday morning, February
"a.
Wayne Burton and Miss Marian
McCabe, both students at the Uni
'versity spent the weekend with
their parents here, returning to New
ark on Sunday.
Mrs. Ollie T. Atkins spent the
weekend in Philadelphia.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Blackstone and
Mrs. Matte Dodd spent a part of
last week in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Lizzie Lingo entertained Mrs.
Nora Ennis, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Floyd
Lingo of HarbesOn on Friday.
Mrs. Ellen White entertained the
bridge club last Thursday night.
Several people from here attended
the funeral of Henry NJ. Hudson at
his late residence in Frankford last
Thursday afternoon. Mr.. Hudson
was the father of Mrs. Hettie c. Lin
go of this town.
Miss Ruth Dobson of Clayton spent
Saturday and Sunday with her par
ents, former Postmaster and Mrs.
John S. Dobson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward B. Collins
spent a part of last week in the
city of Brotherly Love.
Mrs. Tillie West of Philadelphia
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
Gardiner Ellis.
Miss Mildred Prettyman also of
Philadelphia has been recent guest
of friends in town.
Miss Anna Dodd entertained a
large number of guests at delight
full Valentine party on Thursday,
February 16.
Curtis EllingswOrth, patient at
the Emergency Hospital in Milford,
is improving after a severe attack Of
illness.
Mrs. William o. Nelson and son
Billy of Lewes and Mrs. Maude |
of Wilmington have been
guests in town this week of their
Mr.. and Mrs. e. C.. Black
stone.
The excursion on Sunday was very |
late and made quite a short day for |
the many city people who came |
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
Redden

Russell White, we are sorry to say
/ is quite ill at his home near here.
We hope for his speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Pennel en-
tertained a few friends last Thurs
day evening in honor of Mr.. PennePs
birthday anniversary. Those present
were as follows: Charles Donovan
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Bristow, Mrs. RObt. Clendaniel, Mr..
and Mrs. Robt. Veasey and Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Jester and daughter
Pearl, also Linwood Pennel of Do
yer. Refreshments, such as ice cream
cake and candy were served in
abundance. At a late hour the guests
departed wishing Mr.. Pennel many
happy returns of the day.
Mrs. VIM. Wink and little daughter
Charlotte of Philadelphia were Sun
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
BriStOW.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Lawson and
children of New Castle were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dutton a part
of the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Jester and
little daughter, Pearl, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Roma Mariner of Milford were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
gar Short of near Georgetown.
Linwood Pennel of Dover spent the |
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and |
Mrs. Harvey Pennel.
"Zedd" Dutton of near Milton is
spending a few days with VIM. J.
button at this writing.
On Tuesday last Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Veasey attended the funeral of
James Howard, which was held at
the home of his nephew, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Howard of near Harbe-
son, after which they were enter
tanned to supper by Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Hill in Harbeson.
Edgar Brake has been quite i'll at
his home near here, but we are glad
to say is much better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Donovan were
entertained at supper Saturday eve
ming by Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel War
rem.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson of near
were entertained We'd
nesday last by Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Jester.
Miss Marie Pritchett after return
ing home from Chester, has been
suffering with the tonsilitis, but is :
much better at this writing.
VIM. Jeffries is spending sometime
n Philadelphia.
Services next Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at 2. Preaching at 8, :
~ the pastor, Rev. ]. F. Willis. All
Welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
Overlook

Mrs. William Rust is on the sick
list.
Martin Manship who has been
spending the winter with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Manship,
of Harrington, has returned to Over
brook where he will make his home
with his uncle, Thomas Campbell.
Mrs. Charles Dickerson is in the
Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, for
treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Metzenger of
Coolspring spent last Sunday with
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Reynolds.
Many people in this community at
tended the pageant that was held in
the Methodist Church in Lewes last
Sunday night by the young people of
Laurel.
Hon. Robert G. Houston spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. John
W. Houston.
Mrs. John Houston was among
those entertained at the Maple Leaf
Tea House by Miss Karr on Saturday
last.
The Ladies Aid Society Of Whites
Chapel will give a play entitled
"The District School," sometime in
the near future.
Seth Russell who has been on a
visit to his sister, Mrs. William Coul-
ter Of Philadelphia, has returned
home.
Walter Wells has moved his house
hold goods from Marcus Hook to the
home Of his parents, David Wells.
Captain Frederick Johnson spent
four days of last week with his fam
lily here.
Asa Sharp and family Of near
Georgetown spent last Sunday with
the formers sister, Mrs. George
Sharp.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
WHAT WE NEED

There are many things we need
in Milford, but a few are vital and
outstanding above all others.
We need stability-the will power
to determine what is right and a
determination to see that only that
which is right prevails.
We need spirit of unanimity-
the ability and willingness to agree
upon what we want and then go
after it and get it.
We need aggressiveness-for with
out aggressiveness, incidence and
stagnation will be our lot.
We need lOyalty-for without 10y
atty we will be enriching CONNER
cial interests at distant points and
impoverishing our people at home.
Some communities thrive and
grow because of their natural adj
vantages. Others are made only
through the logged energy and
perseverance of their citizenship.
Ours will be what we make it,
and we should make it all that we
can.
DeG$
IF YOUR HOME town is good
enough Dr. you to live in, it is good
enough for you to Loyalty support
it and talk i'll its favor. While join
ing the organization to improve the
.own, it would be a good idea to
clean up your own back yard.
SeS
HEALTH hint: In dropping re-
marks, be careful whom they hit.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
Laurel Boys

Summary-F1eId goals, Riggin, 4;
Phillips, l; Beach, 1; Fowler, /;
Marvel, 6; Pollitt, 1; Thompson, 4;
Wroten, 2; Griffith, 6; Sharp, 2;
Wroten, 2; Grove, 1; Fowls, Riggin,
L; Phillips, 1; Ellis, 1; Griffith, 2;
Sharp, 2; Grove, 1. Referee--Lynch,
M. C. c.; Umpire-JohnsOn, c. D. C.
The Milford High teams divided
with the Frankfort High teams at
Bridgeville last week, the girls
winning 26-13, while the boys were
defeated 77-19.
The girls were never in danger
and won in a walk. The Milford
guards displayed some real guarding
and the only doubtful question was
how large the score would be.
The boys without the services of
Sharp, the big center, were i'll
daze and never had look in.
FrankfOrd's center, Lockwood,
scored enough field goals to win,
having 20 to his credit. He was at
best a foot higher in the air than
Milford's tallest man.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
RehobOth Beach

The ball room of Hotel Henlopen
was the scene of a gay gathering on
Saturday evening, February 25th, in
honor of Washington's Birthday. The
decorations were both colonial and
patriotic which added much to the
gay affair. The winners of the eli1ni-
nation dance, which held the crowds
in great suspense were Berman Mel
vim and Miss Sara Wingate, both of
Rehoboth. The orchestra was at its
best in the rendering of all the latest
dance music, which made every one
take a breath and say, How times
have changed" The hotel was filed
to it's capacity over the weekend,
every available room being taken
with guests from Delaware, Penn
sylvania, Maryland and New Jersey.
Among the guests over the week
end were: R. S. Barclay, Charles
Wolfe, John A. Bitter, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. T. McComas, Mr.. and Mrs. H. J.
Jenkinson, Miss Helen Jenkinson,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Haydock, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Sidney Jenkins, all Of Phil
adelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. CAV
throp, Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Miller, ST.,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Miller, Jr., Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Rennyson, Norris
town, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Bright,
Ridley Park, Pa; c. C. Shorb, Mr..
and Mrs. H. H. Hanson, Dover; Har-
ry Mathis, Salisbury, Md; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B OFT, Trenton, N. j.; Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Morrison, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Sweeney, Wilmington;
Mr.. and Mrs. N. R. Purnell, Miss Ell
va Warrington, Georgetown; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Halbert Robinson, DR.. and
Mrs. G. w. Elzey, Seaford; Berman
Melvin, Miss Sara Wingate, Reho-
both; Miss Flarie Grassman, SYRIA
cuse, N. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
DRIVES STUDEBAKER
FROM PHILADELPHIA TO
MILFORD IN FAST TINE

Thursday night, February 9Th, AID
Jenkins. Transcontinental Speed
King" Earl B. Atkins, Studebaker
distributor of Milford, Mr.. l.. A:
Grief of the Pennzoil Company ana
were having dinner together IN
philadelphia. We were discussing
a record claimed for the best time
nv automobile between Philadelphia
and Milford, Del, a distance OF "a
miles. Apparently there had been
no accurate method of checking the
time; the driver merely stating thaC
he had noted the time of departure
and arrival. 1 proposed that we
drive down in Abs roadster and see
if we could make it in less time.
We went over to the garage, put
it was a cold night and l dld not
relish the idea of an open car. For
tunately, we found Herb Hawke,
sales manager of the Studebaker
Sales Co. of Philadelphia, and more
in the spirit of joke, we asked him
if we could have his new Command
er for a few hours to establish
record. Herb took it seriously and
said that if Alb Jenkins drove the
car we were welcome to it. Without
doing anything in the way of check
ing up on the car except to change
the oil because Mr.. Grief volun-
teered to give us two sample cans
of Pennzoil which he had in his
car, and being Scotch, I could not
resist the opportunity to get some
thing free.
We then drove to the Western
Union station at 32nd and Market
streets, had the time checked and
left for Wilmington. We ran
through the crowded streets OF
Philadelphia, Chester and Whining
ton, then to Dover, then to Milford,
"a miles, in one hour and thirty
five minutes. After driving around
nine minutes, we found a policeman
who certified to the time, there be-
ing no telegraph station. I pro-
posed that we go on to Pocomoke
City, Maryland, 70 miles away-be-
cause someone had claimed to have
driven from Philadelphia to POGO
moke City by route 8 miles short
er. We had a puncture and by the
time we assembled the necessary
tools, lost the wheel nuts in the mud
and snow and found them and
the tire, we had lost 16
more. We reached POGO
moke City where we had a police
man check our time-166 miles in
three hours and twenty-five min
utes or only two hours and fifty
seven minutes actual driving time.
even checking up to see
If we had enough water in the ra-
1iator, we secured gas and drove
back to Philadelphia.
It was a perfect piece Of driving
and a remarkable performance for a
ear which had only been driven a
Few hundred miles, and adds just
another testimonial for the Com
nander.
Herb Hawke says that If he ever
'ells the car, he will expect $3.50
Extra but Alb seems to think it only
he normal performance for any {
Studebaker Commander.
OF course, Mr.. Grief thinks that e
'ennzoil had lot to do with it. I
M. B. ROGERS, President,
he Studebaker Sales Co. of Phila. q
i
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
HarbesOn

The Rev. Mr.. Cullen was a caller
in our town this week. Mr.. Cullen
was a former pastor here.
The intermediate Christian En-
deavor of Beaver Dam Church will
give a play entitled "Mrs. Stubbins,
Book Agent" and two short plays.
Start 1880. Admission 15c. It will
be held at Midway Hall on Tuesday
evening, March 9th.
Mrs. Name E. Dodd who was OPP
Grated on recently in the Beebe Hos
pital, is slowly improving.
Services Sunday at 10 a. m. Sun
day school; class, IL a. m; preach
ing, 1880.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
Gravel Hill

VIM. Pase and family of near this
place and Mrs. John Pase of Harbe-
son are spending two weeks in Vir-
ginia as the guests of Mrs. VIM.
Passes father, he being very sick.
The Misses Pearl and Pauline
Koeppel and their brother Rudolph
Koeppel spent the weekend in Ches-
tertown, Md, as the guests of Clar-
ence Wilson and family.
Miss Laura Wilson visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Wilson on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert veasey of
Redden, Mrs. Gladys Wilson of Ov-
erbrook, Samuel G. Loockerman of
Wilmington, Thomas Loockerman of
Greensboro, Md, and Horace Loock-
erman of Drawbridge were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Glen
daniel last Sunday.
Miss Juanita Pase of Harbeson
was the guest of some of her friends
in this place last Sunday.
Mrs. Edna Davidson is recovering
from an attack of the mumps.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02

down to visit with their friends.
Be Ye Faithful Auxiliary will
meet at the home of Mrs Harry
Lofland Tuesday evening, March 6,
at 1870. All members try to be
present.
Miss Frances Smith is confined
to her home on State street with
mumps. We are sorry for her as
her record was so perfect, both in
Sunday School and public school.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
Greenwood

A real treat is in store for the
people of Greenwood and vicinity.
Mrs. Frank Elliott, chairman of the
program committee of our local p.
! T. A, has been offered the services
of a very noted speaker in the per-
sonage of Miss Carrie WyckOff
Ormsbee. Miss Ormsbee is sent out
by the National Council for Proven
ton of War. She is a noted speak
er and has lectured throughout this
country. She is a Smith College
graduate. She also spent two
months in Geneva at the Peace Con-
ference. She is spending next week
in Delaware, and in order to give
our people a chance to hear her our
p II. A. is being held earlier. Now
show your appreciation by your
presence ON next Monday evening at
fine school building at o'clock. Her
subject will be Our Unhnlshed
Task" Tell your friends about this
Everybody is cordially invited as
this is subject of community
state. national and world interest.
The St. Johnstown Aid will be
held in the church on next Thurs
dav night, March Sth. A good at
tendance is desired as there is extra
business to attend to. Remember ST.
Johnstown Church Thursday night,
March Sth.
Miss Sallie Williams, of Federals-
burg, spent the weekend with her
brotbar near here
We are glad to report Mr.. Clar-
ence Adams as improved at time OF
writing.
Misses Jeanette Reed and Kath-
rvne Baker and Messrs. Vernon
Nabb and Ralph Rosser, OF FederaIs-
hnrg. were guests of Miss Ruth Col
lison ON Sunday.
Mrs. Clarence Lowe entertained
at supper on Sunday Mr.. and MIS-.
S. F. Collision.
Miss Minnie Reynolds, OF VII
mington, and Mr.. Horace Reynolds
and family, of BridgeVllle' sPen'
Sunday with their father, MI. W. H.
Reynolds.
Many of our folks are SUFFERING
with heavy colds.
The Epworth League social held
in the M. E. Church was enJoyeu ny
all present. Miss Reta Tatmah, WHO
has charge of the work, had az
ranged an interesting program
which consisted of readings, reclta-
lions and musical numbers, atter
which games, under the direction
Of Miss Marjorie Rosa, were played
these monthly meeIlnSs
and socials. Come, mingle togetn-
or thereby creating an interest III
each other, for where there Is unity
there is strength.
Mr. w. G. Andrew, better known
to some of the folks as Uncle Billy
is unite ill at time of writing, hav-
ing been paralyzed on Sunday
morning. -, 81
Mr.. Robert Cahall is very i'll at
his time. A.,
Remember the P. T. A. next Mon
lay evening. Special music 10 Oe
..-..4
There will be, an entertainment
md social held at Fishers School
Wednesday evening, March 9TH. The
,rown folks of the neighborhood l
will give 8 plays. Be sure to come
nut and have a good laugh, for we
insure you an evening full OF tun'
ce cream and cake will be for SALE I
admission 10c and zoe.
NOTICE. have opened up my S
hop and / am prepared to do black o
mitbing and wheelwright work. Geo. Il
:. Biddle, Greenwood. IIf-SI
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks and
appreciation for the kindness and
help shown by our friends and
neighbors since the loss Of our home.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Elmer Nelson. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
HONEST TAX RETURNS

Before the United States provided
for a tax on incomes, skepticism was
expressed as to the ability of the
government to collect this tax. 1t
was claimed that a great many per-
sons would fraudulently avoid this
payment.
Some forms of property are ex-
empt from this taxation, so that
many are able to escape this tax to
large extent or entirely, and yet they
have complied with the law. If they
choose to put their money in tax
exempt bonds, they have the right to
do so. If the people object to this
form of avoiding taxes, they can
cease to allow the privilege of ex-
emption from taxation.
According to the tax returns CT
1924, less than seven per cent of the
population filed income returns. 1t
seems incredible that the number of
people having incomes calling for a
return was so small as this. 1t would
look as if many persons who under
the law should file returns, had fail
ed to do so, either by ignorance, or
by a feeling that they could safely
dodge it.
Some persons who might like to
evade the law, are restrained by the
severe penalties. Anyway this tax
is a very effective means Of getting
a large sum of money for the gov
eminent, and it raises the vast
amounts needed to pay for the war
and it's incidental costs, more easily
than they could be had in any differ
ent way.
A great many people may cheat
the government in small ways in
these returns without being discov-
cred. Some day when they least ex-
pect it a government deputy may
on them and discover their
fraud. Considering what enormous
benefits the people get from their
they should take pride
in making honest returns. 1t is re-
marked that people are inclined to
their receipts and ov-
their expenses in making
these returns. 1t would show bet
.er spirit to err in the opposite di-
,ection. Cheating Uncle Sam de- (
rauds a mighty good friend.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02

Summary-Field goals: Ralph o.,
Cooper I'D, Grove, 2, Griffith 5.
Fowls: Ralph, l.; Cooper, 5; Grit
fifth, 4. Referee: Lynch, M. c. c.;
Umpire, Johnson, c. D. C.
Milford Boys Laurel BOYS
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02

Every man thinks that he is the
proper one to stand around and boss
the job.
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02
MANY STUDENTS DROP OUT

MAN SICDENID DhUI Jul
From many colleges and univer-
stiles comes the report of students
who have dropped out. At the Uni
versity of Wisconsin, for instance,
over HOO who enrolled last fall,
have quit. A similar proportion
would be reported from many col
leges.
Many quit of their own accord,
and many are dropped because they
have failed to study. The higher
education looks attractive from the
outside, but it requires good solid
hard work, and many students find
their heads ache when they are up
against it. While it is a pity for
any student to quit because of lazi-
ness or inattention, yet those who
are not fitted for this form of work
would better leave rather than
waste the precious years of youth.
Do@
ALL OF A SUDDEN, when the
earlier sun wakes you one of these !
March mornings, your mind unfolds
to a sense of change. The rooms
the same; the task Of filling out
your income tax blank still taunts
you, you remember that the leavings
of the twelfth ton Of coal won't last |
the week OUTPUT something is diff |
ferent! Not exactly that, but some
thing is there that wasn't there yes
terday. Nor is that just it. What
ever it is, it's new and not new. It's
like a memory come to life-a de-
lightful memory.
You trace it to the tip Of a nearby
telephone pole-and the clear trills
and rills of the song-sparrow send
thrills all through you, and you
know the birds are beginning to
come back!
Some other morning soon the
chorus will be full enough to waken
you-song will Guido the sun. AS it
grows from day to day, you'll hear
in it a promise of no more tending
the heater-for six months-and no
more trudging through snow and
slush; no more cough drops, cam
phorated oil or mustard soaks Also
more fresh vegetables, and motor
ing along country roads fringed
with a green mist, and dandelions.
Then soon come cherry and green
apple pies, and magnolious things /
without number!
GLOW fine to have the birds back"
you'll say to yourself. Have you
ever stopped to think what would f
happen if they didn't come back? i
Well, in a season or two it would
mean the end of life on this planet.
That's all. S
Milford chronicle., 1928-03-02

HEALTH hint: In dropping re-
marks, be careful whom they hit.
Putnam patriot., 1928-08-09
WEEKEND GAMES

plainfield viii play the Silk Sox on
Adams field at $40 this evening. The
Sox will have the same lineup as last
Sunday Plainfeld Is a hard fighting
outfit and the game viii be worth
seeing.
Hartford Red Sox are booked for
Sunday. College and prep school
stars win be IN the lineup. The team
is one OF the strongest out 81 Hart
ford in the past six years. Putnam
will have a strengthened lineup. A
record crowd Is anticipated.