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Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
WEDDINGS
SWANSON = WELCOME

A marriage of widespread interest
occurred early last Saturday morn
ing when Miss Bertha La Tour Wei
come became the bride of Gustavus
A. Swanson. The ring ceremony was
performed by DR.. Alfred M. Eells,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church in the presence of the imme-
diate relatives of the contracting
parties. The nuptials were solemniz-
ed at the residence of the bride, on
South Walnut street, who is the
daughter of Mrs. Nettie La Tour
Welcome and the late Reuben S.
Welcome. Immediately after the GER
emony the bridal couple left for
points in Pennsylvania. After next
May they will make their home in
Shawnee. Mrs. Swanson is widely
and favOrably known in Milford.
She is a graduate of the local high
school, has attained the degree of
Bachelor of Arts Of the University
of Delaware and is a graduate nurse
of the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Swanson is the president of the
Delaware State Poultry Association
and has an extensive circle of ac-
quaintances among whom he is un-
iversally popular. The best wishes
of many friends attend the matri-
mOnial venture of these good peo-
pie.
INGRAM-ROGERS
Miss Ivia Rogers, of Milford, and
Lionel D. Ingram, of Milford were
united in marriage at the First
Methodist Protestant parsonage on
evening, March 1. Mrs.
Ingram is the daughter of Mr.. and !
Mrs. Reedy Rogers, of Milford. Mr..
Ingram is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel T. Ingram of Milford. The
pride wore a Lindy blue Georgette
lress with shoes to match. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ingram left on an automobile
our of Washington and points in
Maryland and Virginia. They will
make their home in Milford, where
Ir. Ingram is employed with the
American Stores Company. Mrs. In
ram is employed at the L. D. Caulk
company of Milford.
GOSLIN MELVIN
Announcement has been made of
he marriage of Marion Goslin of
Milford and Wilfred Melvin of Ches-
er, Pa, on Tuesday, February 20,
$50, at 1:15 D. m. by Rev. Gladstone
Holm, Madison street, Chester. They
will make their home in Chester.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
SUMMER TOURISTS TO
USE NEW SHORT ROUTE
Continued from Page u

\
held up the actual construction of
the road.
A great deal of filling in will have
to be done on the south side of the
stream and it is proposed to secure
the material for this work from the
north side of the stream. If work on
the road had been started before the
completion of a bridge this filling in
material would have to be hauled
through the town making long de-
tour and much extra work. 1t will
now be carried across the draw
bridge, making just a short haul,
and facilitating a speedy finish of
the job.
With the completion of this road
motorists going to and from RehO-
both to points north will be able to
pass Milford without Stacking speed
unless traffic lights are placed at
the northern and southern intersec-
tions of this road with the town.
Milford Town Council will prob
ably request the commission to
place lights at these intersections.
It is said from present indications
that the road will be opened before
July.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
l1f2a2 1d3l71f3lS
3 PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. Harry Humes has been in
New York City this week.
Mrs. Harry Grier was in Philadel-
pAia for two days this week.
Williaun G. Abbott who has been
quite ill, is much Improved at this
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Stevens were
guests of the latter'S mother at
GoldsbOro, Md, on Wednesday.
Mrs. ]. Lockwood Pratt and Miss
Frances Grier are home with their
parents after a visit in New York
City.
Mrs. Clarence Pool and Miss Mar
tina Good of MiddletOwn were guests
of Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend on
Monday.
Miss Dorothy Derrickson- of Prov
idence, R. l., spent the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
A. Derrickson.
Harry Mulholland arrived home
on Tuesday after visit of ten days
with his father, John H. MulhOlland
at Fort Louderdale, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey L. Warner
and children, Margaret Ann and
Lester spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Raughley at Harring-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Hall, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Reed and Roy Pet
tyiohn arrived home on Wednesday
of last week after pleasant trip to
Florida.
Mrs. Caleb Burchenal of Swarth-
more, Pa, was the speaker at the
New Century Club on Monday. |
While in town she was the guest Of
Mrs. Davis R. Grier.
James C. Milby, superintendent Of
Pennington Seminary, slipped on
step and broke his leg. He is now in
the Mercer Hospital, Trenton, N. ].
Mr.. Milby formerly lived in Milford.
Mrs. William C. Colburn, daughter
Of Captain E. v. Hendrixson, and
granddaughter, Mrs. Mae Giser, of
Philadelphia, are visiting Captain
Hendrixson and daughter, Mrs. Gil
lis, on South Walnut street.
Havana seems to be the mecca for
Milford people. the last few days.
Cards have been received from Mr..
and Mrs. George H. Draper, Mr.. and
Mrs. William G. Powders, Mrs. j.
S. Hallett, Miss Anna Sheppard and
Frederick Higman. All report haV-
ing a good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Humes Grier are re-
ceiving congratulations of their
friends on the birth of a baby girl
in the Milford Emergency Hospital
on Sunday, March 2. The name Car
olyn Humes, has been given to the .
new Miss. This is thethird girl in
this Grier family and she was born
on her fathers birthday anniver-
sary. The other daughters are Mary
Beth and Eleanor.
Mrs. c. A. Holland and daughter,
Miss Virginia Holland, wife and
laughter of DR.. C. A. Holland, ;
eading physician of Berlin, Md, {
andNJ. Herbert Nichols, son OF Rev. {
!. L. Nichols, and teacher of history
md English in the Berlin Hlgh {
School. spent the weekend at the
parsonage with Rev. and Mrs. Mich (
lis. DIR. Holland spent part of Sun ,
law in Milford. He is a native OF ]
sussex county and has frequently
-isited here as a lad, having rela- !
ives in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
MILFORD GRANGE

The regular meeting Of Milford
Grange was held Saturday evening
with a fair attendance. After a short
program the question box was op-
ened and some interesting discus
sions followed. Only one lady
brought her menu for Pomona din
ner, so will every one who didn't
bring hers Saturday, be sure to
bring it this Saturday.
We are working hard on our play
for the Sussex County Dramatic
Contest and hope goodly number
of Milford folks will go down TO
Coolspring to boost us along.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07

for lovely party. They were Mrs.
Philip Harding, Mrs. John Holston,
Mrs. Robert Walton, Mrs. Louis Par
sons and Miss GOldie Tarr, Of Will
mingtOn; Mrs. John Darby, of Fred
erica; Mrs. Davis Grier, Mrs. c. D.
Holzmueller, Mrs. J. Postles Ham
mOnd, Mrs. I. D. Short, Mrs. Har-
ry Van Kirk, Mrs. William Hallott,
Mrs. Wilbur Bennett, Mrs. G. r.
Reed, Mrs. Harry Pettyjohn, Mrs.
Robert Hall, Mrs. Remsen Barnard,
Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mrs. r. c.
Pierce, Mrs. George H. Baynum,
Mrs. Bayard Wharton, Mrs. William
Joseph, Mrs. Paul Willis, Mrs. Thad-
deus Windsor, Mrs. Wilson S. Vim
yard, Mrs. James MacNiven, Mrs.
Everett Manlove, Miss Myra Acker-
man, Mrs. o. D. Alderman, Mrs.
Robert Griffith, Mrs. Edward Sale
van, Mrs. Howard G.. Sapp, Mrs.
William C. Smith, Mrs. Walter
Grier, Mrs. Harry Mulholland, Mrs.
William G. Taylor, Mrs. Thomas
Simpson, Mrs. Ray Warren, Mrs. R.
A. Derrickson, Mrs. N. NJ. Stokes,
Mrs. Herman Johnson, Mrs. NJ. Has
well Pierce. Mrs. Clyde Nelson, Miss
Ann Ratcliff, Mrs. T. c. Reynolds.
Mrs. John W. Burris, Mrs. Wallace
Burn, Mrs. T. Carlisle Collins, Mrs.
Edwin Messick, Mrs. AlphonsO
Humes, Mrs. Earl Atkins, Mrs. John
Jacobs, Mrs. James Humes and Mrs.
C. Marshall Townsend.
"
An affair of different kind will
be the "Orientai Tea that the Vol
unteer Glass of the Avenue NJ. E.
Church will give in the Chapel on
Tuesday evening of next week. Az
the members will be in costume and
wifi entertain you and serve you
with tea and the other things that
will be provided. An usually good
program has been planned. Mrs.
Clyde Nelson, whom Milford people
enjoy to hear sing, VIII add much to
the success of the evening, and Mrs. /
Wilson S. VinyaCd will give "a read |
ing. She is well received by Milford
folks, too. The program Will begin
at eight sharp. The tickets are 35c
and am of the members Will supply
you. Mrs. Charles Cox, the former
Jess Pleasanton, has sent real
orange pecoe tea for the occasion.
Mrs. Cox was member of the class
when she was here. Don't forget
the date, Tuesday, March IL,
promptly at eight O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
WARDENS BEGIN DRIVE
ON UNLICENSED DOGS
Continued from Page u

NOOASAAAS0 NeNe@
enforced in all counties of the State.
Former Governor Robert P. Rob
inson, president of the State Fish
and Game Commission, said that the
laws will be enforced and fines be
imposed on those who fail to license
dogs for 1880, and fines be collected
in addition, as fast as possible for
officers to get around.
"The deadline has passed." Mr..
Robinson said. "The. dog owners
who have been delinquent in this
matter must obtain licenses immed-
lately or lay themselves open to ar
rest and a fine Of probably SIS and
costs.
"The deputy game wardens will
start rounding up the owners and
their dogs. The dogs whose owners
refuse to take out licenses will be
destroyed and the owners fined"
Dogs owners in Wilmington and
in incorporated towns must obtain
the licenses from the city and town
governments.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. James R. Kirby cele-
brated their twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary by giving a weekend
party. The guests were: Misses
Edna and Elizabeth Kirby, Mrs. VIM.
Mines and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Grouling and children, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Grouling and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Drash and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph De Casino and
son, and Miss Catherine Creaughan.
All of Baltimore, Md, and Miss Mary
Sharp of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
CALLED BACK TO SERVE
AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE

Three years ago Albert Humph-
reys retired from teaching agricul-
ture in the public schools of Della
ware, after serving the students at
Greenwood and vicinity in Sussex
county schools. He bought a farm
in New Castle county, near Newport
and started to operate along practi-
cal modern lines, and was making
progress in producing results.
Last month the owner of a large
estate along the Delaware and
Pennsylvania line, who has an es-
tate composed of several large
farms on which are orchards now
thrifty; but had been neglected as
to practical trimming, culture and
spraying, until they were unsatis-
factory to the owner.
Inquiry made to hOrticulturists
and others, for some person quail
fed to rejuvinate and make of these
orchards, commercial success as
we'll as satisfactory parts of the es-
tate, brought out the opinion that
the man best fitted for this work, is
Albert Humphreys, a college grad
uate along these lines, and a man
who had had practical experience
covering several years of horticul-
tural and nursery work in both Del
aware and New Jersey; but, each
doubted that he could be called back
from his own interests.
Undaunted by doubts of his
friends, the estate owner took up at
once the question with Mr.. Humph-
reys and his wife, and by such at
tractive offers, finally got them to
sign a contract, which went into
effect with the first of March, to take
charge of growth, care and market
ing the commercial orchard crops.
Mr.. Humphreys has been fOrtu-
nate in renting his own farm to a
tenant, and as soon as
the residence set aside for his use,
with its attendant grounds on the
estate where the largest orchard is
located, is made ready, he will move
his family into it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Humphreys and two
children were at Greenwood last
week, where he looked up some of
the boys who graduated under his,
instructions in agricultural work;
pruning and spraying, as
we'll as handling fruit crops. He
made arrangements to take one or
TWO of them with him to his new
ield of labor; which gives these
young men opportunity to start
practical work in a practical way.
The estate is located in the "fox
hunting" section of northern Della
ware and Pennsylvania, and one of
he requirements for management
S, that no fox or fox dens shall be
needless to say, that all
he poultry destroyed by foxes, will
70 paid for, so there will be no loss
o the poultry owner.
Mrs. Humphreys before her mar
'iage was Miss Florence Lyons who
,raduated from the Milford High
school in 1926, and a niece of Hen
y w. Harrington, Of the Milford
chronicle Publishing Company.
The record made by Mr.. Humph-
els while teaching in Sussex coun-
v. includes a number of young men
Who have to thank him for practical
in the several branches
f agricultural work, which started '
hem in successful growing of hogs, ]
attic and poultry, as we'll as fruit, {
rain and projects which they have
ince followed out in successful eff
orts in their professions. ]
This is another testimonial of the
7orth of agricultural study and
roiects as carried out through the
ublic schools. IL
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
DRAMATIC CONTEST

At the Sussex Grange Dramatic
Contest to be held at Coolspring on
March 18th. Four Oranges will
compete for prizes instead of three
as was at first announced. Omar
Grange, at Frankford, will present
the play, "Rummage." They have
an excellent cast and the play will
be an interesting addition to the
program. Don't miss this evenings
entertainment.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
KINGS DAUGHTERS IN
NEED OF FINANCES

The Kings Daughters gave a card
party few weeks ago to procure
funds for the winter work. and IN
spite of the generous response we
are "broke" again, and still have
several months to go before WORK
and food will be plentiful again.
viii our friends who have helped
.nd those who have overlooked us,
I'm the many worthy calls on !ne
check-book, send us contrlDuCl0In
with which to carry on? Our oniy ai,
nlea being that this work is done III
Ut The Kings Daughters meet WIN WIN
ntrs r g. Pierce, Thursday, March
18th.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
FARMERS STUDY
DISEASE CONTROL
CONTINUED from Page u

(COnLlnueu IrOm FaB5 y
brought out the fact that only one
fourth Of the $4,000 acres Of corn
in Kent county is grown from treat
ed seed though it costs only three or
four cents an acre for treatment,
while in field experiments disinfec-
ton has given an average increase
in yield of over two bushels per
acre, the value of which is many
times the cost of treatment. Organic
mercury compounds were used for
seed treatment. Four reels of mo-
vie films illustrating the value OF
seed disinfection were shown the
growers,
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
WhirLs OF Winter

ShroVe Tuesday was celebrated
with a pancake social and card par
~ at the Parish House on that eve
ming, which preceded Lent on Ash
Wednesday. ShrOve Tuesday is
play day of the English which cor
responds to Carnival of the Italians,
and Mardi Gras of the French, none
of which are universally celebrated
like they were in Olden days. Mil
ford folks a few years ago always
associated Shrove Tuesday as the
time for a big party which the late
Mrs. John S. Abbott always gave on
the day. In her gracious and hos
pitable manner she made each party
a success. Lent now will have a
tendency to curb the social activi-
ties of which we have had a goodly
number this winter. A quiet time
for meditation will be beneficial for
all of us.
~
The Sunny Monday" Bridge Club
was the guest of Mrs. Earl Atkins
this week. 1t was very unusual to
have three substitutes who were
Mrs. Howard G. Sapp, Mrs William
Hallett and Miss Edith Simpson.
~
The 1920" Bridge Club met this
week with Mrs. E. C. Pierce with all
members in attendance.
"
The Mems Monday Night Bridge
Club were guests of Harry Pierce
this week.
~
St Patrick favOrs made their first
appearance at the lovely bridge lun-l
cheon that Mrs. Lester o. Adkins
and Mrs. Edward Walls gave on
Tuesday at Wayside Inn, at Smyr-
ma. The mere mentioning of the
place is the only assurance needed
that the luncheon was delicious, for
this place for refreshment, is very
popular with Milford people. The
tables were very pleasingly laid
with sweet peas for the eenterpiece
and green baskets with gneen miEts
and the place and score cands IN the |
same color. There were sixteen ta-
bles of guests, some from up the |
State and the rest from these parts, |
and the creating of friends made |
much fun and, speak it quietly, |
much noise. But it all made the af-
terDoon a pleasant one and each
guest was grateful to the hOstesses
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07

The body goes to work lot more
readily than the mind.
Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
OBITUARY
HARPER


Lester Harper, age 4S years, sOn
of the hate A J. Harper, of Milford
died of pulmonary tuberculosis in a
sanatoriUm near Philadelphia on
Tuesday, February 25, 1880. His re-
mains were brought to Milford and
funeral was conducted at VIM. G.
Powders funeral parlOrs last Sat
urday afternoon. Interment at Bar
rats Chapel. Rev. Frank HersOn
officiating.
DONOVAN
Edward NJ. Donovan departed this
life at his late home in Lincoln, on
Friday, February 2S, 1880, at 2:S0
p. m. He was 35 years of age and is
survived by his wife, Emma NJ, a
son, William E., and his mother,
Eliza J., also a brother, John w.
Donovan, and a multitude of friends
who mourn his passing. Funeral
services were conducted at the NJ.
P. Church, Milford, by Rev. Nichols.
He was laid TO rest in the family
plot in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-05
GIVEN AS REASON
FOR NEW TACTICS
Avis, Manager of Thompson,
Thinks Georgian viii
Gain Heavy Title.

HICAGO, August S (CPA).
4 Will Stribling Is back
among the leading con-
- tenders for the heavy
weight championship for the
good reason that the King OF the
Canebrakes finally has learned to
hit with his left hand, according
to Ray Avis, manager OF Young
Jack Thompson, very close
friend of the Georgia gladiator.
when Stribling started to make
showing as a light-heavyweight. ne was
entirely a right-hand puncher, de-
clared Avis. When he was piling up
his long string of knockouts a rev
years ago he did all of his Staying
with right hand.
Then he began taking on better and
more experienced boxers. When he
met Frank Carbone, he was initiated
into the knowledge that right-hand
lead can get a boxer into plenty of
trouble. Carbone and Mickey McTigue
head-slipped his right-hand punches
and whaled him plenty. That made
Stribling cautious, and before long he
developed into a fighter who was con-
points.
BILL tried hard to learn how to hit
with his left and even worked with
Mickey Walker in an effort to develop
southpaw punches. But he never found
the knack until after a bout with Joe
Packo, a rank second or third rater.
Packo floored Bill with left hook, and
after Nhat fight Stribling went to Packo
and spent quite bit of time learning
how Joe tossed the punch. The result
was that he knocked out Otto Won Porat
with a left hook to the jaw, and when
he bumped Phil Scott over in London,
his left was big factor in the victory.
Now that Bill has learned how to
hit with his left hand, do not see
who can prevent him from winning the
heavyweight title. He has speed,
strength, youth and everything else
that is needed. Bill is only 26, and
the history of heavyweights is that few
become champions until they pass that
age. My personal opinion Is that he
can take Schmeling easily"
Stribling will have plenty of work
when he returns to America. ChicaRo
wants him against good heavyweight
for the first big bout of the Winter
season, and Bill is the Windy City's
favorite since his victory over Won
Porat.
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Sandlot Leaders Fix Program
For City Championship Series

through the outfield and while the
other half of the field belongs to the
railway, it'll be too small for ball
field. Maybe they'll put up a miniature
golf course and hold Tom Thumb
city series.
In fact, there won't even be the Plaza
to fall back on, as that is expected to
be made into public park.
Here are the pairings for the first
two rounds:
August 1s-Government League VS.. De-
August Is1industrial League VS.. Terminal
August 2o.Terminal Evening League VS..
GEORGETOWN Church League
August 21-Government League VS.. Indus
August 22-Departmental League VS.. Ter
August aS~Terminai Morning League vs.
Georgetown Church League.
After the first two rounds are played
another meeting will be called to COM
pete tile pairings, as under the sur
vival Of the f1ttest" ruling at least one
of the aforementioned league winners
Is expected to fall by the wayside.
THIS Morning Terminal League, while
i practically unheard Of, is putting
UP a great battle over there. Two
teams-Capital Traction. winners of the
first half, and Railway Mail Service,
champs of the second, are engaged In
a spirited play-off series, with r. M. s..
leading with two victories. AS three out
of five are needed to assure one of the
teams Of the title, 1t may be decided
Thursday, when they again hook up. If
Capital Traction should win Thursday,
the final contest will take place Mon
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-05
LEGION TEAMS OPEN
TITLE PLAY THURSDAY

The Sergt. Jasper and Spengler Post
teams will meet Thursday at $3.50
O'Clock on the West Ellipse diamond in
the first of three games to determine
which will represent Washington in
the American Legion regional finals at
Hagerstown next week. The Jaspers,
coached by Tom Suter, won the first
series of local play. and the Spenglers
took the second, with Jim Hare showing
'em how.
Games are scheduled for Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, with a double
header on the following day in case Of
q postponement.
Washington's representative is listed
TO play August IA in the regional series,
which will include also entries from
Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania
and Delaware.
If the Washington team survives, it
will compete at Charlotte, N. c., Au-
gust 81 in the Eastern finals.
Jasper and SpengleT players are:
sergt Jasper Post-Johnny Gormley. Fred
Thomas, Calvin Green, Freddie Miller. Eu-
gene Hawkins, Ray ClomeL Arthur Knox,
Lerian Milliken, Wsverly Wheeler, Charlie
Mostow, Pete Chumbris, Vic Gauzzia, George
Spengler Post-Eddie Hurley. Eddie Ford.
Mac Leubkert, Kenny Valentine, Francis
MCGUIRE, Issy Weitzman: Eddie PohI, Paul
Chaconas, William Vernstein, Mario GTegerio,
Allison Meiklejohn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-05
CHOCOLATE "G|VES" Z:
8 POUNDS TO BERG
Question Is Whether Cuban
Can Afford to Concede
So Much to Briton.

by the Associated Press.
N YEW YORK, August 5.-The
nj question Of weight, considered
Y big factor in Sammy Man
dell's recent knockout defeat
at the hands of AL Singer, has bobbed
up again to complicate the arguments
over Kid Chocolates 10-round joust
with Jack (Kid) Berg at the Polo
Grounds Thursday night.
In Mandells case the question was
whether Mandell could make the light
weight limit without appreciably weak
ening himself; in Chocolates it's
whether the nashy Cuban Negro
featherweight can afford to give away
eight or ten pounds to human wind
mill like Berg. Mandell failed, whether
because Of . the weight no one can
tell, and the gambling fraternity is
willing to wager to 5 that Chocolate
will fail, too.
In his own division--for the Cuban
is q natural Observation-Disclosures
has been invincible. He whipped
Singer at 1875 pounds and waded
through an imposing list Of other high
class featherweights to clearly demon
strate his class. A boxing marvel with
speed to burn, the Cuban has punch
in the bargain.
But in Berg he will be meeting
another great fighter and one to whom
he will have to concede big bundle
of weight that may cast the deciding
vote in the 10-round struggle. Berg
has established just as brilliant a
record among the lightweights as
Chocolate has in the featherweight d.
vision. A tireless puncher, Berg has
not felt the need Of . punch in any OF
his bouts thus far. A ripping, tearing
battler. always on the move, punching
from any angle.
Berg has won the big majority Of
his fights simply because the other
fellow was too busy defending himself
to. do any attacking himself. With
such an advantage in the weights as
Berg will enjoy, few Of the experts be-
lieve Chocolate can win except by a
knockout.
The bout is expected . draw a crowd
of some $4,000 with gate" OF about
5000, 600