Milford chronicle., 1929-09-13
Milton Letter

W. Es NIdfGO anu OOnO dlC OuAAh-
ing an addition to their Milton plant
that will give room for about thirty
more machines and a shipping room.
The demand for Milton made gar
ments caused the enlargement of the
plant.
Arthur Rhodes of Philadelphia is
erecting a dwelling in North Milton,
to which he will remove as soon as
completed. Mrs. Rhodes is a daugh-
ter of Mrs. Abel Pettyjohn, of Mil
ton.
Hunts three-ring circus will ex-
hibit on the Atkins lot on Union
street, on September 13.
Howard Pettyjohn, near HarbesoD,
was awarded the Chevrolet coach by
the Milton Fire Department at the
close of the carnival.
Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Wilkins
have recently entertained at Broad
kiln Beach, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew ].
Davidson and son, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Hearne and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Francis Stamert, Miss Ly-
dia Davidson of Wilmington, Mr.. and
Mrs. Layne Beck, Mrs. Lydia Hick-
man and Billie Johns, of Philadel-
phia.
A number of fruit pickers and
packers left on Friday for Scranton,
Pa, where they will assist in har-
vesting peaches and apples in the
William H. Chandler orchards.
Mrs. Ida ]. Fox who has been ser
iously i'll for several weeks is i'm
o. I,Ar4
Atlantic street.
The new equipment for the Milton
postoffice has arrived and las been
installed. All boxes are combination
locked and will relieve the Office
force of removing mail from them
for the patrons-the patron will
open the box and remove his mail
without waiting in line for his turn
as in the past. The new equipment
will give Milton the up-to-date pos
tai service it deserves.
The motor of William Lank's speed
boat lost in the bay off Broadkiln
Beach several days ago, has Teen re-
covered by deep sea divers, Fisher
and wilkins.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Behrin-
ger, of Winonah, N. J., Mr.. and Mrs.
James King, of Brooklyn, N. Y, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles King and daughter
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Fowler and
daughter of Philadelphia, spent last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. George B.
Atkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Mears
who have been spending several
weeks as the guests of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Dice Fowler at Chester,
Pa, have returned to their home in
Milton.
The Ever Ready Club will meet at
the home of Miss Cleora Outten on
Wednesday evening, September IL,
instead of September 8 as previous
ly announced.
Lester, the eight-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Clendan1el, c;ed
early Sunday morning ut the Beebe
Hospital, Lewes, where he was sent
on Saturday suffering from append1-
citis. After the operation the lad
failed to recover from the effects
and died few hours later. The tody
was brought to the home of his par
ents, on Union street, where funeral
services were held on Tuesday af-
ternoon. The sympathy of the entire
community goes out to the bereaved
parents of this lovable boy, who by
his jovial disposition, made many
friends among the grown-ups, as
well as among the children of the
town.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Donovan at their home
in North Milton, on Sunday morn
ing. Mother and daughter are do
ing nicely.
Ernest Jefferson and sons of Mem
acola, Pa, are the guests of his mo-
ther, Mrs. Elizabeth Jefferson, rev
days this week.
A girl fan has written the follow
ing noem concerning the Milton hase
haIl team. The young lady attenCeu
every home game and was one OF tlie
lost enthusiastic "rooters" at each
game: IMAM
Do+sv with his toe in the box
Tbo hest pitcher we've got III
town;
Clifton with his mask on
Holding the home-plate oo"N'
walch on first base is ready
To nut the batter out;
cnancer the spry fox, on seconu
knows what it's all about
sturgis. the shortstop, is waltlhs
4I,a cxUifnGt Dali.
who is that wonder on third base!
Nobody else but good ole Hail.
Lingo is in left field
To catch any coming ny,
While Gray is in center
To let no balls go by.
Bailey stands in right teld
To catch anything coming his way
Whether it be low or hgn'
When it hits his glove, It's tnere
to stay.
Then there's Horace, y. D. anu
tn play when their turn comes,
And to smile when they look at Tue
score board W.
And find that "our Team Won'
And we can't forget Manager Crouch
Tn the coach's box directing tne
boys, -+
Nor the rooters, who do their part
By making lot Of noise nt
The Milton team lost but three
Games @ during the season, although
SAlloS eraod hats with the strongest