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New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
The square of white velvet was there, but Bc ruby was gone.

hcen told that the ruby was worthy fa abulous amounts. Andrew kci- Ter, an acknowledged expert ?. Gcms, said that three hundred and fifty thousanl would be a fair price for t. That amount of money looked much more attrac- tive to Stanley than an oblonc enstcning red stone--red as blood to be sure. and sparkling along every queer facet, but he wouldn't wear it, it gave him no amusc- ment or qualification and il brought in no interest
 kcltcr tclephoncd AGr. Stanley that a Mr. Vincent, nouvcau richc. about to be married and after hc1r- ing koItcr describe the ruby. dcciI- cd it would make an ideal gift 0 bis bride.
 John Prcntiss. cousin Of StaI- Icy, was stopping with him for d lew days during his trip East. Trentiss lived in Los Angeles where he wrote for the pictures and was present when Andres kelter brought Mr. Nincen, 10 Stanleys home
 The four men seemed cougeniar. Mr. Vincent might have been non yeau riche, but he had knocked about the world a lot and could tcli interesting things. kcltcr told wcirl tales Of the histories Of many ta- nous jewels while youn" Prcnti.- amused them with inside stuff aDout picturc-mahing in Hollywool
 Hansen, the butler served spark ling burgundy. Stanley never in duIged in stronger spirits and Js Inc wine had come from the coll1" Of his fathers country pGcc many years before, it W3s Of an almot priceless vintage.
 Finally Stanley brought og, tb, ruby.
 Mir. Vincent admrt,d that ha knew little about gems. He kn~~ good oil lands. hence his wealth. rut he had to leave the valuation ot gems to an expert.
 However, he admired ii greatly.
 Andrew Kclcr fondlcd the Se,n much as 9 mother would handle Ter first-born. lie loved gems anI held this one in high esteem. il ~Ja plain to soc.
 Hanson brought in inc sort oi refreshments that mon like. l. "3+ around II D. m. then. They at1 he sandwiches and ralshcs and rH- loved the burgundy.
 Nr. Vincent considered rnr rub> He listened erlrcly when Kcltnr lS- srIrcd him that its yalun Uoull in-
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
Boy Halted in Trek
 Across Many States

NorWnlk. Feb. (Pl --- Eleven year old Hilbert Hudak's long trek across the country, which had for its goal the home of his mother in Denver, Colo. was ialjrd here yesterday by a local police officer. when the lad sought aid in getting a ride to New York. He had just "lightcd from a truck that carried him
 from his home at 15O5 Fairfield arrnGo. Bridgeport, to this city.
 The lad was turned over to the probation officer, who sent him back To his father in Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
HAIRY tI,D IS HI'tyI\

Boston. Feb. 6 CJPD-The Mar uucttc University hockey scAtrt. u!r- d~tcalcd Icad-r in the mid-Wrstc"I collegiate hockey Ioa"ue, scored " i-3 victory over Harvard ut the Eoaton Garden last night. D. M,- Eayden and furln% scored t..o goals ,Hch for tn" Wo5tcrn",s $ WIiI" EatchsIdrr, Putnam a1l Snbbs accounted for ;hc Crimsul 1alli"s.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
DEAN HOWE.S TO LEAVE

WilIiamstoWn. Mass. Feb. 6 N')-- Dean George Edwin HoWcs Of Will Hams college announced today h. had asked the college adminiStra- ton not to rcappoint him at tn close of the present college year. H. plans. however. to return to con- tinue to occupy the Garfield proteS- Sorship of ancient languages.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
DeIIIctiOns

\. Conan DOyle's famouS>herloci> Holmes was foucNcr solving my tories Of crime through deductions. It has been claimed that none bu, fiction detective could make such deductions. However. detectives .in depend largely on deductions. He, c is an example.
 Parker Stanley, wealthy globe trotter, had picked up wonderful ruby.
 He never told how he got ii. pf where, other 1han 10 say that ii came from Siam.
 stanley was not interested m gems. Big game in all parts oj the world vas his hobby. He had
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
When Ruby Vanished Before
 Five m Room

1 increase.
 "Ncry Wrll Mr. Stanley" Nia- cent finally sUd, - will meet yoG a my bank tomorrow or bring yo1 certified check, as you please"
 Everyone NaS in a joyiaI mood because the deaf had -one throu-l \ mounted head Of a jaguar Stan le5 had shot up thr Amazon rn- mndcd Vincent Of several ur hal sccn when prospecting m that country.
 They v-ut over 10 :h. wall 10 aom,rc ii.
 The talk led 10 other 1ig -am. Stanley shovel a book of interest ing photographs.
 When they turned back 70 th" table and Stanley reached for 3 cigarette he pauaed and stared in @nlazcmcnt
 The ruby md been on square oi white velvet
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
Baffle Mysteries
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 Each the detectives the deducc frCm In short how the asked of is guilty" "Wfa simply your entertainments
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
THREE HELD BY HEIGANDS

Shanghai, China Feb. 6 GP, - Three members of the China Inland mission, all of Finnish nationality, were captured by brigands last Monday while travelling by boat from Changshu 10 Kianfu. They were inc Misses Cajandcr, lngman and Iicdcngrcn.
 Word of their plight first reached ,rh.nghai today.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
Thermometer Below Zero

Early morning riscrs today found the town grippcl in d severe cold wave. Many Of the thermometers in was one of the coldcst days of the winter, The cold wave continued throughout the morning although the thermometers rose 10 six above zero. Walking and driving were cN- trcmcly dangerous because of the
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
HOSTESS AT EHIDLI

Mrs. John J. Shcehan of Madison street entertained at Valentine bridge yesterday afternoon at her home. Prizes were awarded 10 Mrs. W. r. ManGan and Mrs, Edward MunSon.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
TCrryNillc High school

Score at half time. l7-2 PlainNllle. Referee. Nixon.
 Diamond street. , room tcnc- mcnt. All Improvements. Inquire on premises.
 Crown St. - furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Private bath, -adNt
 To rent-4-roOin- tenement. h. Quirc 73 Whiting St, Plainville.- adNt. --adNt.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06

Russell Firth as assistant. It will be called the Eagle patrol. Russell
 kcrran was promoted to be assistant leader of the Wolf patr ol. The troop will hold hike this Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
CIVIC BOWLING LEAGUE
 LANE BOUTS SCHEDULED
Three Clashes Listed for Rogers tlic,e-ThrCc Teams Tied
 for Lead.

sparks and pins will fly tomor- row evening at Rogers alleys at the suconI meeting of the teams in the Civic Bowling league. The Chamber of Commerce team will roll the l;o- tarjans. the Professionals will try their skill aeainst the klWanians' winners of last years championshiP, and the Lions and Exchange will meet on the same alleys.
 The league standing 10 date is as
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
BOY SCOUTS PLAN
 BANQUET, REUNION
Annual Affair Opens AnniVer- sary Week-Troop IA NobiIiZeS

Tae annual camp reunion and banquet Of the New Britain Boy Scout council will be held in the State Trade school gymnasium at 6 o'clock Saturday evening. when old campers and those who expect to become campers this summer will ningl- for q good time and the re- taling of camping experiences An interesting program is being lined up by Scout Executive Oscar A. Erickson, and a speaker of real "bov appeal" is being sought. All scouts and scout dads arc invited to attend. Reservations must he made at the scout office on or before Friday.
 The advance call for tickets prom iscs a good attendance of both scouts and dads, and also some cub camptI5 The camp cheers and songs will be tried out again along with other choice bits on the pro gram, which will include hearing from the old camp staff consisting of Jimmie Beach. Hollis r.. Glove. ban HardcnburGh and the camp chef, Boyer Davis. The chief speak rr of the evening will be Herbert (. Miller, prominent Yale student. and athlete.
 A special orchestra from Troop {, made up of campers, will furnish the music. and the following fellows have been lined up Tor special bits on the program: Edward McCutch- con of Troop 4. Plainvillc: Serge Dankcvich of Troop :. and Bob Hume of Troop .. with others in re- serve
 The sunday afternoon scout scrv- ice planned as q feature of anniNcr- sIry week has been cancelled be- cause of inability to secure the dc sired speakers. several troops will attend church services as units this sunday.
 Troops 1. [, II. and 9G, as we'll as troop @4 of PIainyillc. have ar ranged for window displays in stores turing the coming week.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
Troop II NobiiiLcs

\ special uonlli1ation call was sent out by Scoutrnustcr Roland Ripple and Assistant Scoutmastcr Fred Peters Of tIoop II last night. and If out of IS scouts reported at the stanley school within half an hour. Plans were made for attend ing the camp reunion Saturday night \ new patrol was launched with William Tracy as leader and
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
Had stormy Voyage

Mrs. John Artman, wife of John Arunan of West Main street. Was a passenger on the liner George Washington, which arrived in New York four days late after q stormy voyage across the ocean. The liner encountered huge waves on its trip and a large number Of passengers were injured. The vessel managed to reach New York but was in t bad condition when it finally locked.
 The passengers were a badly scarcd lot and were thankful to place their feet on firm soil again. Mrs. Artnan made the trip 10 join her husband in pIainville, having been separated from him for 15 years.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
PLA|NV|LLE NEWS
Continued from Page ScvcnD

in New Britain. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart cemetery there.
 Grange Food Sale
 The Ladies auxiliary of Plainvillo Grange will hold a food sale tomor- TOW afternoon in the empty store in the strand building. Food will be called for or delivered before O clock through calling 5G-l2 or 2G9-2 and after o'clock through calling 234,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06

FIigh iNdiVIduaT &trlng, T. r. NC Aulffc, Utotary) -l32.
 High individual average, Robert J. Smith. U.Nchangc-l22.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
Miss Ann Brock

Miss Ann Brock: resident oi PldinvlIl2 fer many years. iici this morning at the home of her niece on SigUulney 8t ct H"riford. The
 Hnvr.L WiH !" nuld Saturday m' n i'g at 9:3o o'clock in tn" ChrrcI- of Oar Lady ol Mercy. FlatHvillc. Bur iAI will Mn in St IOSrnh'S cnnnt ,I.N.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06

Kitchen ranGe.for sale Tel. 1t5-&,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
pIaInNiI,c Briefs

Mrs. Emma Woo1fOrd is seriously Ill at her homo on East street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Burton Phelps and (. !. Waldo arc Nacatjoning in Flor la.
 James 'ricrn-y O. New York is wis., Ijng friends in Plainvillr.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-06
High school Five Wins

7 the yca"on. th" plain,,illo Hi.i school basketball tr@m scored one of its most ccnvincin" ynd iupor'- ant Nl"toricS nt tine year las; 70 | n" when It tcorur'd thr ,trun" Ferry .ilIy li.;i. school five n "cr~y- .1llr ivy :, 3o.2T score. Trr,vl i'll" ,d prcvicrafE pinned il te""@t ou ',hich 4ctralod rIain>illo l%st Wccl. <"&TlN %" rootcjs from il2iN1l!!- witnessed the battle.
 The game W%s h%rJ but clcHuly fought and v;s filled with thrills from beginning to end. Trrryvillc started oft fast and ran up a six point lead at the outset. The locals then caged a foul shot and this Hus the signal for brilliant rally that put them ahead 10 at the quar- ter time whistle. From this point on. PlainvilIe kept out in front. the play being fast and furious at all times. At half time the score W@s T. to in favor of pluinvillc.
 Tn the third quarter Tcrryyillc c;lhl' bacN strong iNd cut IHllh- NilIc'S lead down to q point. How ever. the locals quickly reOr@Anilcd their attack and put the game on ico. King and NOwalcSki played 10 advantage for the locals. stretch" Wcgncr gave a great exhibition at center and got the tap on almost every jump. The guards. Berry anJ Mincla, played their usual stellar game.
 On Friday. February fl. the team will return to action on it's home floor when it clashes with the Litch- field high aggregation. This will be the first meeting of the two teams. D2ncing will follow the game.
 The summary:
 Pla:n,ilIc High school
 FlI Fl I'll
Milford chronicle., 1930-05-30
CHURCH WORKERS HAVE
8 OPPORTUNITY TO EARN
TRAINING CREDITS

Church teachers and workers have
an added incentive to train them
selves when they can get training
credits for their work. Delaware
people interested in Religious Edu-
cation are offered an exceptional OPP
Dortunity to get both training and
training credits at the Wesley Sum-
mer School of Religious Education
which opens in Dover, Delaware, on
Monday, June 23rd.
Many people do not understand the
plan Tor training teachers of relig-
ion. The major denominations of the
United States have united in prepar-
ing a program of courses, textbooks,
and credits designed to help church
workers do more effective teaching
and leading. In this plan every sub
ject completed gives the teacher one
credit for the work done. When
twelve subjects are completed and
twelve credits earned, the teacher is
granted a Standard Training Di-
ploma showing that she has grldu-
ated from the Standard Training
Course. Credits earned must be dis
tributed on the basis of six general
studies required of all teachers, i'll
addition to three subjects in spe-
cialization field selected by the
teacher and three elective subjects
related as nearly as possible to the
specialization field. The specializa-
ton fields are Church School Admin
istration, Children's Work, Young
PEOPLES Work, and Adult Work.
Wesley Summer School is one of
the outstanding Church Normal
Schools of the whole country. Thir-
teen courses will be offered for cred
it this summer. Three of the courses
are those required of all teachers
seeking a Standard Training Di-
pIoma. They are as follows:
"'The New Testament" offered by
the Rev. Nevin G. McCloskey, pastor
of the Diamond Methodist Episcopal
Church of Hazleton, Pa.
1.-THE Message and Program of the
Christian Religion" also offered by
Rev. McCloskey.
"The Principles of Teaching" Of
fered by the Rev. Charles A. Davis,
Director of Religious Education for
the Fort George Presbyterian
church of New York City.
Other specialization and elective
studies have already been announced.
Special recreational, social, and wor-
ship programs are also being pre-
pared to insure a balanced program
for those in training. A number OF
teachers will complete their work
and receive their Training Diploma
at this school.
The school is part of the educa-
tional program for those in training.
A number OF teachers will complete
their work and receive their Train
ing Diploma at this school.
The school is part of the educa-
tional program Of the Wilmington
Conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church but, since the credits are
standard for most of the denomina-
tions, any church worker is welcome
and is cordially invited to take adj
vantage of the training facilities Of
fered.
Milford chronicle., 1930-05-30
ROXANA

The Children's Day service will be
given in Roxana M. E. church Sun
day evening, June s. All are well
come.
Mrs. Lizzie Mccormick entertained
to dinner Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mccormick and daughter, Audrey, of
near Selbyville; Mr.. and Mrs. Bright
Richards and two sons, ElwoOd and
Orington, of near here; Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Mccormick, of Frankfort;
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barnett, of
MillsbOrO.
Peter r. Daisey, aged n years,
quietly passed away Thursday morn
ing after being ill only short time
at his residence at Bayard. Funeral
service was held in RoXana M. e.
Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Nc
Corkle officiating. Interment was
made in the Daisey cemetery. Mr..
Daisey had been a member of this
church for a number of years. He
was also a class leader. May we ex-
tend our deepest sympathy to the
family. He leaves a widow, one
daughter, Mrs. Ernest Richards of
Philadelphia, and three sons, Elisha
Daisey of DagsbOro, Ward and Har-
ny Daisey of Bayard, and five grand
children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Stephens, Bay
ard, spent the weekend with his
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Burk
Stephens, in Philadelphia.
H. F. Wilgus has been receiving
treatment at the Beebe Hospital.
Mrs. George w. Derrickson is i'll
at this writing.
School closed Friday of last week.
This gives the children chance to
pick Strawberries, which we hope
they will enjoy.
The Ladies' Aid met at the parson-
age Thursday evening of last week.
After the business hour refreshments
were served.
The Roxana orchestra met with
one of the members, Evans Lynch,
for rehearsal, Thursday evening.
Lemonade and cakS was served.
Milford chronicle., 1930-05-30
LOVES CROSS ROADS

Strawberries are ripening rather
fast and are bringing fair prices,
ranging from 1913 to $3.50 per crate
of 80 quarts.
Jacob S. Jones celebrated his
birthday on Saturday evening, he
being Sc years old His daughter,
Mrs. and Mrs. Geo. E. Harrison and
children; Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Har-
rison, of this place; Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Harrison, of MillsbOro, and
Miss Annie Harrison, of Milford,
were there and all report a pleasant
time.
Mrs. Mahala Pennan, of Laurel, is
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. Annie L. Gunby.
Mrs. Jos. W. Lewis is on the sick
list.
L. w. Birmingham was in Phila-
delphia two days this week.
Our school will close on Friday.
The teacher, Harry Lewis, and sew
eral of his pupils attended the per-
feet attendance parade at Laurel on
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Phillips and
family, of Gumboro, and M. and
Mrs. Paul Wootten, of Milford,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. V.
S. Lewis.
Olin Knight is spending some time
with Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Drifting
ham.
Don't forget the Ladies Aid picnic
and Bonnet Social on Saturday
night, May 31st, at the Community
Hall.
The ladies will each make two
bonnets, one of which will be sold
at auction, the buyer being required
to match his bonnet, to find his part
ner to eat ice cream.
Milford chronicle., 1930-05-30
UNION
(NeaF LincOInl

Please remember the Ladies Aid
will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Gere on this Friday evening, May
80. A full attendance of members is
desired as this is the time when Of
ficers must be elected. Ice cream and
cake will be for sale. The public is
cordially invited.
A very nice Children's Day pro-
gram was rendered by the Sunday
school on Sunday evening last. This
little church is second to none when
it comes to Children's Day services.
The collection amounted to $27.54.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Perine and
Miss Cora Perine of Wilmington
were weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elwood Kenton.
Mr.. and Mrs. ClaI ence Messick and
daughter Ethel visited at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. William Sullivan of
Pennington on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Maloney and
son Pierce of Milford visited Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Post1es on Sunday.
Miss Florence Postles visited her
aunt, Mrs. Oscar Maloney the first
of this week.
Miss Lillian Daniels spent Sunday
as the guest of her sister, Mrs. w. H.
Kenton.
The drought was broken on Satur-
day with a down pour of rain that
lasted for more than an hour. 1t
has done lot of good but came too
late to do peas any good, as most
of the patches are ruined. Most far
mers have plowed them under,
planting other crops in their place.
Strawberries are going to be a very
short crop owing to late frosts and
the drought.
The children and grandchildren of
w. H. Kenton of Pennington gath
cred at his home on Sunday after
noon last, to celebrate his Saith birth
day. There were forty present. Ice
cream and cake were served IN
abundance. They returned to their
home about $3.50, all wishing father
many more happy birthdays.
Sunday school Sunday at 2 p. m.
at Union. Everybody welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1930-05-30
WILDWOOD

A few weeks ago the main topic
disguised by the farmers was the
long drought. This was not the case
Saturday evening, everybody was
wondering when it was going to stop
raining.
Carl and Earl Scarborough are
spending some time in Nevada.
Mrs. Dale Scarborough was the
guest of. her sister in Wilmington
last week.
The playlet, JONAH" given at
Armory Hall, under the auspices of
the Wildwood people, for the benefit
of Wildwood Aid and the Friendship
Bible. Glass of Avenue M. E. church,
was quite success and nice
amount was realized for both
churches.
Mrs. Carl Scarborough and chill
dren spent Sunday in Concord.
Don't miss the chicken and waffle
supper at Community Hall Friday
evening, May goth.
Mrs. John Cannon spent Sunday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. ]. W..
Warner.
Mrs. Harvey Coverdale entertain
ed guests from Nebraska last week.
Milford chronicle., 1930-05-30
BETHEL

Don't forget the festival on Sat
urday night, May 81, on the Com
munity lawn, given by the Ushers
Union of Bethel. Everybody invited
to. come and share the good time.
There will be a ticket given with
every purchase of ten cents and a
cake will be given to the one hold
ing the lucky number
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Moore, of Sal
; isbury, Md; Mr. and hrs. Carmel
Moore, OF Laurel, were Sunday
guests with Mr.. and Mrs. Levine
Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Phillips, Mrs.
Laura Wheatley spent the weekend
in Wilmington with Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Cain.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Sinclair and
children. of Oxford, Md, visited Mr..
, and Mrs. Henry Eskridge on Sun
day.
MIR. and Mrs. Sam Leapc, of Cam
den, n. j.. Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Hatfield, of Atlantic City, N. j.,
; were weekend guests with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith.
Paul Hopkins, of Philadelphia,
spent the weekend at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
Hopkins.
Miss Viola Stewart, of Wyoming,
was a weekend guest with Miss
Floss Melbourne.
Mrs. Julia Lenzzig, of Atlantic
City, N. j., is spending some time at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Smith.
Mr.. Garfield is having his home
painted.
Capt. Harry Wright, of New York,
is spending the week home.
Childrens Day will be observed
here on Sunday evening, June list,
at o'clock.
Capt. N. J. Morris is making
trip in North Carolina on a barge
for the Laurel Lumber Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Uric Smith and
daughters Frances and Anna Lee,
were Sunday guests with Mr.. and
Mrs. Dennard McAllister, near
Georgetown.
Several of our school children
were entitled to attend the perfect
attendance day in Laurel on Satur-
day.
The Ladies' Aid are making black
nanny door stops. Anyone wishing
to purchase same orders will be fill
ed promptly. Price so cents.
Milford chronicle., 1930-05-30
FARMER PROFITS FROM
FATHERS TREE PLANTING

Stanley Mallett, a farmer near
Payette, Idaho, is making money in
his spare time because his father, 80
to so years ago, planted black locusts
on odd corners of his farm, says a
report from Extension Forester A.
NJ. Sowder to the Forest Service of
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture. Using a small homemade
sawmill, Mr.. Mallett manufactures
the best portions of the locusts into
double-trees, which find a ready
market. One black locust, he told
the extention forester, made 100 sal
able doubletrees, besides fence posts
and firewood. With a view to grow
ing more trees of the long clear
lengths that produce the most
doubletrees Mr.. Mallett makes it his
practice to remove side limbs from
young locusts growing up on his
farm, either pinching them off or
using a knife.