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Milford chronicle., 1930-08-29

here with Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Wiley.
A number of the young men from
here attended the ball game in Wash
ington, d. c., on Sunday last.
Mrs. Linda Owens is visiting rela-
I tives this week in Canterbury, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Warrington and
daughter spent last Sunday at Reho-
both.
The local scrapple plant is now
in operation.
Mr.. and Mrs, Egbert Klair, of STAN
ton, Del, have been recent guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles R. Jackson.
Miss Ray Welch, night operator of
the local telephone exchange, is in
Beebe Hospital, Lewes, where she
underwent an operation last Thurs
day for appendicitis. At this writing
she is slowly improving.
The public school rooms are being
cleaned and repaired for the open
ing of 1930-31 school term on Sept.
2. There will be an unusually large
enrolment as Cannon school consoli-
dated with Bridgeville during the
summer and two new bus routes
have been added to convey these pu-
pills to Bridgeville school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Williams and
children, of Milford, spent Sunday
here with Mrs. Margaret Young.
The new school building will be
completed for the opening of 1912
school term. The building contains
% rooms, auditorium, cafeteria, and
is being built by the North Eastern
Construction Co. of Baltimire, at a
cost of $222,OOO.
The teachers for this term are as
follows: Superintendent, Prof. Geo.
e. Macklin, English Miss Mary Led
enham, Latin; Miss Anna Cav, His
tory; Miss Lillian S. Spencer, Home
Economics; Miss Raymond King,
Mathematics; Harold Grossnickle,
Agriculture and Science; Martin L.
Doordam, eighth grade; Mrs. Daw-
son Todd and Mrs. Harry X. Wright,
seventh grade; Miss Irene Mackert
and Miss Carrie Locates, sixth grade;
Miss May Belts, fifth grade; Miss
Hazel Tatman, fourth grade; Miss
Miriam Wright, third grade; Mrs.
Leroy B. Truitt, second grade, and
MISS EllIdD6ln hluuSI, anu MISS
Anna Short, first grade.
Miss Pauline Press, of York Lyn,
Del, is visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. E. G. Adams this week.
Miss Nena Dickerson, who is en-
ployed in the Baltimore Trust Co.
Bank here, is now on her vacation.
Mrs. Charles S. Calhoun has re- !
turned to her home in Georgetown, |
after spending sometime here with |
her son, Luther Calhoun. ]
Miss Gertrude Manlove, of Phila- J
ielphia, is spending some time here |
with relatives. f
Mrs. Pearl Thompson and son j
Billy, of Alabama, have returned
home after spending some time here /
with her mother, Mrs. Margaret
Young.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-29
BRIDCEVILLE

The public school rooms are be
ing cleaned and repaired for tn
opening of the 1930-31 school tern
on September 2.
There will be an unusually largt
enrolment as Cannon school con
solidated with Bridgeville during
the summer and two new bus route:
have been added to convey these
pupils to Bridgeville school.
The new school building will be
completed for the opening of 1881
1882 school term.
This building contains twenty-five
rooms, auditorium, cafeteria, and is
being built by the North Eastern
Construction Company, of Balti-
more, Nd, at a cost of $222,O00.
The teachers for the term are as
follows: Superintendent, Professor
George E. Macklin; English, Miss
Mary Ledenham; Latin, Miss Anna
Cow; history, Miss Lillian S. Spen-
Ger; home economics, Mrs. Ray
mond King; mathematics, Harold
Grosswickle; agriculture and sci
ence, Martin L.. Doordam; eighth
grade, Mrs. Dawson Todd, and Mrs.
Harry Wright; seventh grade, Miss
Irene Markert, and Miss Carrie Le-
cates;, sixth grade, Miss May Belts;
fifth grade, Miss Hazel Tatman;
fourth grade, Miss Miriam Wright;
third grade, Mrs. Leroy B. Truitt;
second grade, Miss Elizabeth Kin
der; first grade, Miss Anna Short.
The local scrapple plants are now
in operation.
Harry L. CamrOw opened his fac
tory this week for canning tOma-
toes. The crop will be very short
due to dry weather. The tomatoes
are in first class condition. The
yield is expected to be larger next
week, but if cool weather continues
the tomatoes cannot ripen.
Miss May Welch, night operator
of the local telephone exchange, is
in the Beebe Hospital, Lewes,
where she underwent an operation
Thursday for appendicitis.
Miss Elizabeth Kinder has return
ed from Burlington, Vermont,
where she attended University of
Vermont Summer School.
DR.. and Mrs. James A. Long, Alice
Long, Frederick, Md, were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
B. Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Egbert Klair, Stan
ton, have been recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles R. Jackson.
Harry L. Cannon opened his fac
ory here this week for canning to-
natoes. The crop of tomatoes will
)e rather short due to dry weather.
The tomatoes are in first class con-
lition. The yield is expected to be
arger next week, but if the cool
weather. continues they cannot
'ipen.
Miss Elizabeth Kinder has return
ID from Burlington, Vermont, where |
he attended the University of YER
mont summer school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Penrose Anderson, of |
spent the weekend |
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-29
ROXANA
Fail is fast approaching.

Fall is fast approaching.
Vacation time is coming to a
close.
Very sorry to report Mrs. Wilmer
Evans is very ill at this writing. We
wish her a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Name Bennett of Philadel-
phia spent the. weekend at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. McCabe.
Mrs. McCabe has been i'll but is i'm
proving.
Miss Vivian McCabe is visiting
Mrs. Carl Pepper in Philadelphia
this week.
Many from here attended the Car
ey Camp meeting last week. Our
pastor, Rev. Frank McCOrkle prea-
ched an inspiring sermon Saturday
evening on the camp grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hudson and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Carey
and son Asher, Jr., spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jenk-
ins in Philadelphia. Mrs. Carey is
receiving treatment from a doctor
in that city.
Miss Loretta Davies of Philadel-
phia is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Louis Wilgus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Hickman of
New Castle spent their vacation
with his sister, Mrs. Belle Lynch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Lynch and
daughter Lima of Chincoteague, Va,
have been visiting their mother,
Mrs. Sallie K. Lynch.
What is home without a comfort
able chair and a comfortable bed?
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan r. Gum are
entertaining this week Mrs. Gums
sister, Miss A. Blanche Oerrickson
of Williamson School, Pa, also
their daughter-in-law, Mrs. G.. Mas
sey Gum of Baltimore, Md.
We are glad to report the return
home of James c. Milby who has
been suffering for some time with a
broken leg. He has been undergoing
treatment at the Orthopedic Hospi-
tai at Trenton, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel G. Long, Mr.
and Mrs. Norwood Chamberlain Wis
tied friends last Sunday at Melfa,
Va.
Mrs. Monroe entertained a few
friends at bridge on Monday eve
ming in honor of some Chicago
friends.
The highway authorities have
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-29
REDDEN

Don't forget the Ladies Aid OF
McColley's Chapel will be entertain
ed by Rev. and Mrs. James Faulk-
ner at the parsonage in Glendale
on the second Thursday evening in
September, which will be the 11th.
Come, rain or shine. Everyone in
Vited.
Mr. and Mrs. James Harvey and
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Herman and
daughter Dorothy, all Of StOnington,
Conn, and Mr.. and Mrs. William D..
Jeffries of Philadelphia are spend
ing this week with Mrs. Hannah
Jeffries and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Rust and chill
dren spent Sunday with relatives
near Bridgeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Webb and
son Otis Of Glendale were Sunday
evening guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. J. Dutton.
Mrs. Emma Truitt of Camden, N.
j., has been spending a few days at
the home of her sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Davis.
Miss Eunice Rust and friend,
Charles Donovan and family and
Robert Clendaniel and family at
tended Carey's Camp last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Donovan and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Veasey were
entertained at supper Saturday eve
ming by Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Short
at Cedar Greek.
A fire of unknown origin destroy
ed the meat house and wood shed
on Clark Hills property Friday
night of last week. By the heroic
efforts of the Georgetown Fire Com
pany the dwelling and barn were
saved.
The George Stuck farm, near here
has been purchased by Huba Golden
who with his wife will move to il
en- New Years.
A shower of postal cards has been
received from Rev. and Mrs. James
Faulkner this week by the members
and friends of McColley's Chapel.
Rev. and Mrs. Faulkner are on their
vacation at this time in Pittsburgh, /
Pa.
The cards were very much appre-
ciated.
There will be services Sunday, /
August 81, at Faith church. Preach
ng by the pastor, Rev. Virgil c. Lit
Teton. Large attendance is desired.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-29
80 0 Z "a 12
MILFORD

Reed out, hit batted ball
Batted for Belts in 9th.
Batted for Reed in 9Th.
Score by innings:
Milton 10000 OOOO 90
Milford 900 / 100 Ks
Two base hit, Lingo. Three base
hit, Warren. Double play, Draper to
Legar. Struck out, by Ryan 5; by
Call, 8. Bases on balls, off Ryan 2.
Hit by pitched ball, by Call (Short),
by Ryan (GraeD. Left on vase, Mil
ton s, Milford 5. Umpire, ManlOve.
Time of game: 1:48.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-29

commenced work on the Frankfort
Roxana road. 1t is reported that
they will soon begin work on the
State road leading from DagsborO
to FrankfOrd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Daisey
and family of Wilmington are
spending this week here with his
brother, James l. Daisey.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-29
BOWERS BEACH

Mr.. and Mrs. P. Jacobs and chill
dren, Pete and Nancy, spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Griffin.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. G. Jester and
daughter Viola and Harry Jester of
Milford spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Griffin of South Bowers.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-29

Umpire, TOWtII' =
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Webb and
family spent Sunday at RehOboth.
Miss Mildred Bradley, of Chester,
Pa, is spending quite some time
with Miss Nora Webb.
Milford chronicle., 1930-08-29

Next to the guest who, doesn't
know when to go home the worst
bore is the person who doesn't
know when to hang up on the tele-
phone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07
A Car for YOW 80 TRY
Will he Sent to
Your Door

Only by riding in or driving HudsOn's
Great 8 will you appreciate it's delight
full operation. You are invited to take
a trial car and test it for smOOthness,
speed, acceleratiOn, power. easy
handling, comfort and economy. A
telephone call will bring HudsOn's
Great 8 to your door.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07
NASH HAS MANY
NEW nE n ERS

KENoSHA, Wis. May Z In
creasing fame and popularity Of
the Nash twin-ignition Fights
twin-ignition skies and single
skies, coupled with the fair and
friendly Nash sales policies which
have become a tradition In the
industry. has resulted In a steady
and notable increase in the com.
pany's widespread sales organiZa-
ton this spring.
C. H Bliss, sales manager Of
the Nash Motors Company, an.
nounced today that 100 new
dealer organizations approx
mately two new establishments
a day - have Joined the Nash
sales ranks In the 50 days recorded
prior to April 90.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07
Phelps PROBES
PAY IN EUROPE

APPOINTMENT Of George Harri.
son Phelps. Detroit advertising
man and director of Durant Mo.
tors, Inc, as special commits
sioner Of the Department of La
Dor to investigate European wage
systems is announced by secre.
etary Of Labor James J. Davis.
Phelps sailed Immediately for
England to begin his tour, which
win include industrial centers In
Great Britain, France, Germany,
Austria, Italy. Spain, Belgium
and the Scandinavian countries.
He will make a special survey of
the extent to which European
manufacturers hav~ ado e d
American production methods.
Two books published during
1929 by Phelps and dealing with
world n economic problems pro
voked wide comment both here
and abroad.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07
TURKISH GIRL
DRIVES TAXI

The old adage. Its a mans
world" is fast becoming obsolete
even in Turkey. where feminine
rights. as such, have only re
Gently begun to receive attention
There are few fields that seem
less fitted for women even In the
Western world. than that Of taxi
driver. Yet. In Constantinople.
. young conyent-bred girl re.
Gently proclaimed her emAncipa
ton by taking a chauffeur's test
and embarking on career OF
taxi-driving.
Mouamer Hanoum was just Is
years of age when she startled
Constantinople by announcing
her intention of taking a chauf
feur'S course. She. subsequently
passed the severe physical ex
animation and. in a business like
manner. asserted that she was
prepared to enter the drivers
tests. She displayed such I'M
usual skill at the wheel that she
completed her course in record
time and captured highest honorS.
Miss Mouamer'S first considera-
ton was the choice of her vehicle.
She picked Chevrolet six, which
has been specially equipped for
taxi work. She is now happily
employed driving passengers
around the Turkish capital and
enjoying the distinction Of being
the first woman to enter the
chauffeur's profession in that
country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07
Battle Fleet Is Due
At NeLO York TO-DAY

NEW YORK, May CU.S0
The battle fleet will arrive to-
day after a four-month cruise in
the South Atlantic.
AS the fleet, led by the flag
ship California, steams up the
Hudson, the entire aircraft squad
ron of 1875 planes will soar over
head. The Navy dirigible, Los
Angeles, is expected from Lake
hurst.
Twenty-four deStroyerS, van
guard of the So ships due here,
tied up yesterday at Staten Island.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07
Students Rip DOlOn
King Alfonso Statue

MAD RID. May Z QNSJ
Anti-monarchist demonstrations
continued among students Of
Madrid University today.
About 200 undergraduates
hauled down a bust Of King AL
fonso from its pedestal in one Of
the University buildings, and
tying q rope about it's neck, drag
ged 1t around the college.
A dozen students loyal to the
King protested against this dem
onstration, They were set upon
and badly beaten.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07
King of Siam Buys
SDeed Boat in II. 8,

Skilled boat builders In q fac
tory at Mt. Clemens, Mich, are
building q Sleek-lined little speed
yacht which this summer will be
delivered to his Imperial High
ness, the King Of Siam. It will
be one Of the most luxurious
and fastest Of its type afloat.
Specifications for the boat,
which is being built by the
Hacker Boat Company, provide
for a craft 38 feet long with a
speed of SIS miles an hour. The
engine is a l2-cylinder Packard
marine motor of 850-horSepower.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07

Such smartness and driving enjoyment at SO low
cost and at SO low an operating expense are
exclusively its own.
Any dealer will gladly let you drive Hudson
Great Eight. You will be SO enthusiastic that you
can't help telling your friends it is the most de-
ightful car you have ever driven.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07
Is Easy to

buy ana AmeXpenSlVe 10 Up(
No car we have offered has so quickly won
the enthusiasm of all who drive il.
For Hudson is an entirely new type. 1t is new in
smOOthness and easy handling 1t is new in bril-
liant, fast getaway that makes drivers of other
cars gasp as it darts ahead of them.
So alert and quiet is the action of HudsOns Great
Eight that sixty miles an hour seems no greater
than thirty to driver and passengers. 1t will
roll smoothly along slowly as man walks.
Then a mere touch ON the throttle will as silently
and smoothly jump you to express train speed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07
Boston Police Head
Ousted by Governor

BOSTON, May 2 UNS0-By
order Of Gov. Frank q. Allen and
with the unanimous approval Of
the executive council, Police Com
missioner Herbert A. Wilson was
removed from office.
The commissioner, who was I'M
der fire in a pensioning inquiry,
declared he would make a ditch
fight" before the legislative rules
committee tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1930-05-07

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Putnam patriot., 1930-06-12
A BIT OF STRING

TWENTY FIVE store doors found unlocked by the policeman duty nights during the month of May. This the report the Captain of Police surprising It signifies orgetune the of merchants those in their employ Doubtless the end of long resome day, eay during the weather the merchant or his clerk hurrng leave his place of business and get to his home His mind may be preoccuped with problem that has up during the day Whatever the the fact mains week week the police find the doors of business houses in the city unlocked
 is any too we'll polieed at night. There two duty the business section. They have considerable territory One remains in the station house part the time during the night leaving duty This in itself sufficient to invite bugla res Unlocked doors make the invitation douby inviting.
 The merchants should be mindful of their interests should cooperate with the police far possible Lights left burning advantageous If the officer fam iiar and knows that light should be shining from window and it suddenly disappears observed be in total darkness, him that there is for investigation.
 As far as known burglar petty thief has taken ad vantage unlocked store door. That why hundreds dollars worth of property should be left thus exposed It is not surprising that and then store door may be found unlocked Twenty-Five doors found inexcusabe It about time the store little bit of string to remind them to lock their doors behind them
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-12
A BIG RETURN

IF you Sl6OO and receive an income of s9oooo \ annually would you do it? Of course you would You would think you had made shewd investment indeed This is just what the Chamber of Commerce has done the past year.
 With cities offering all kinds inducements to in
 cs free sites free rent for term of months abate nents etc. Putnam should we'll pleased that has secured manufacturing with such small outlay as SI 600
 It is conservativey estimated that before the is out the payros of these two new concerns Will be at least s20OOO0 How much than this dares to predict If the present prospect develops it will be great dea
 Whether the Chamber of Commerce meet the oblga ton in bringing the two industries to Put nam without an appeal for funds yet to be determined It is certain however that other industries to be cured for Putnam and necessary obga bring them here there will have to be plan of ways and means devised to such obligations.
 The Chamber is dependent entirely on the amount of yearly The Board of Directors acting as the Chamber executives function economically possible 1t Is due to their eonversatve policy finances that the executives felt possible the obligations necessary to bring the two industries here.
 In the acquisition the manufacturing plants of the city there time to make survey as to the possibility raising funds The of the in Putnam and wanted immediate yes or no Another city the situation Putnam did not If the New Industries Committee of the Chamber hesated the concern would been lost to this city They did not hesitate They confidence that the people of Putnam necessity would feel they felt that such small in vesment excellent return should be made They aceeded the demands of the concern and 1t being established here
 Every person who has business establishment in this city will directly the work of the Chamber of Commerce. who wish contribute through mem beshp will reap much benefit those who contribute emneny unfair however to allow but portion o the the financial obligation Every business enterprise this includes the professions should help m this important Unless this done there is little hope that more new industries can Putnam the near Without funds the competition of other cities loyal supporters and contributors to the local business organization not be met.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-12

At a Probate Court held at Pomfret in and for the District of Pomfret on the 10th day of June, 1880. Pre- sent, Willis Covell. Judge. Estate of Edward Quigley. late of Pomfret, in said District, deceased. The Ad- ministratrix d.b.n. eta of said estate having made written application to the Court to hear and determine the claims presented to her predecessor, the original executor of the will of said deceased. as by said application on file more fully appears; it IS ORDER ED-That the 18th day of June. 1880, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Pomfret, be and the same is assigned for a hearing on said application, and that public notice be given of the time and place of the hearing thereon, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District and by posting a like notice on the public sign-post in said Town of Pomfret at least six days before said time as- signed, and return make to this Court of the notice given. WILLIS GOV ELL. Judge. 24
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-12
GATHER ALUMNI

FINHE High School Alumni Banquet will be held at
 the high school Wednesday evening of next week This Is only during year when graduates of the school assemble.
 We told that there six hundred graduates that approximately hundred live in and Putnam and readily year after year the attendance these functions numbers but about forty
 It unusual situation find little interest among graduates of Putnam High Those who attended the old school river well those who attended the fine new high school School and Providence streets, hardly forgotten their They still must have deep their alma and those who in school with them It is bit discouragng may assume those officers the Alumni Association who each year in the hopes that large gathering will respond It is only through large attendance that the affair be made the sueces that it deserves be- If the individual graduate feels that he has lost in his old hoomaes he learn
 with delighted surprise that he has not been forgotten His at tendance may give someone pleasure well himself privlege to be able to this yearly functon almost might say duty.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-12
4TH OF JULY

Be it known, by virtue of author ity in me vested. that the sale and use of all fireworks within the limits of the City of Putnam for Indepen- denee Day are as follows:-
 The discharge of fireworks of any description will be permitted only be- tween the hours of 1 a. m.. and 12 midnight. July 4th, 1880.
 The discharge of cannons or fire arms containing either blank or ball cartridges within the limits of the City of Putnam is prohibited by an ordinance.
 The sale and discharge of fireeraek- CTS. more than three inches long and one and one half inches in diameter, Of torpedoes larger than three fourths of an inch in diameter and all fireworks containing high explosives, is prohibited by ordinances.
 Any person violating these orders shall be deemed guilty of a mis- demeanor and is liable to a fine for each offense.
 Sale of fireworks will be permitted July 1, 2, 3. and 1. between the hours of 2 a. m. and 10 D. m.
 Charles A. Richard Mayor.
Putnam patriot., 1930-06-12
ORDER OF NOTICE

Al Court of Probate held at Put nam. in and for the District of Put nam, on Che 9th day of June, 1880. Present. Henry N. Benoit, Judge. Estate of Edward l. Carpenter. late of Putnam. in said District. deceased. Estelle C. Carpenter of Putnam. Conn. Administratrix. The Admin istratrix having exhibited her admin istration account with said estate to this Court for allowace, it is ORDER ED-That the l7th day of June. l930. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at a Court of Probate to be held at the Probate Office in the Town of Putnam. in said District. be appoint ed for a hearing on the allowance of said account and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given, by publishing this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign-post in said Town of Putnam, and that due return be made. HENRY N. BENOIT, Judge 24