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Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

ban league and the colored Women's
cvlubs and parent-teacher associa-
tions as well as with the schools.
A very useful feature of many of
the city campaigns has been the re-
modelling of one or more houses
which were previously in rundown
condition. Under the direction of the
chairman of the local committee,
pupils in the local schools or mem
bers of local civic clubs have fire.
quently performed themselves. the
necessary labor in repairing fences
and porches, in painting and white
washing, in planting trees, shrubs,
and gardens, and in making the
home sanitary, convenient, and at
tractive in every detail. An excellent
example of this type of demonstra-
ton occurred last spring in DAN
vile, Kentucky, under the direction
of Mrs. Nelson Hayes and with the
cooperation of the Bate School Par
ent-Teacher Association. In Hamil-
ton County, Tennessee, under the di-
rection of Mrs. A. E. Fagola, of
Chattanooga, there were four dem
onstration houses for colored famil-
les, each costing less than two thou
sand dollars. At st. Helena Island,
under the direction of Mrs. B. f.
Boyd, there was one such house and
comprehensive home improvement
work for and by colored citizens
throughout the Island. Honorable
mention was awarded to each of
these demonstrations.
In cities, there are often also
demonstrations of the best types of
new houses that can be built for
negroes, and these are completely
furnished by their committees with
the cooper alton of teachers of home
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
Georgetown

Alfred H Messick, a prominent
farmer and Republican politician, OF
Nanticoke hundred, has announced
himself as candidate for the office
of Recorder of Deeds for Sussex
county.
Capt. Washington A. Vickers, ag-
ed 81 years, died at his home on
South Race street, this town, Sun
day noon, of general debility. Flu
neral services were held at the
home at 2 O'Clock Wednesday after
noon. Rev. T. F. Beauchamp oficiat-
ing. Interment made in Union cem-
etery. Until his retirement some
years back Mr.. Vickers was captain
of Bethany Beach Life Saving Sta
ton and after his retirement he
made this town his home. He is sur
vived by his wife, Joanna B., two
daughters, Mrs. Harry E. Hudson, OF
this town, and Mrs. Bernie Holland
of Berlin, Md. His funeral was IN
charge of the Coast Guards.
Paul Brenner of Bridgeville was
in town Monday.
George Williams of Millsboro was
circling among friends here Monday
w. F. Windsor of Laurel was in
town Monday.
Deputy Clerk of the Peace Frank
w. Laws and wife and daughter
Margaret and Helen Hastings spent
the weekend with friends in Will
mington.
Mrs. John T. Watson who has
been in the Beebe Hospital in Lewes
for treatment has returned to her
home here, slightly improved.
The exterior of the Ryon's Thea
tre is being newly painted. Luther
Pettyjohn is doing the work.
Everett S. Lambden of Chester
town, Md, was home over the week
end.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
Bowers Beach

Election of town council will be
held on Monday, March 8, between
the hours of and o'clock p. m.
Three members for council to be
voted for. It is to be hoped that the
voters will go to the polls and vote
for the man of their choice. 1t is
Door logic to say some time later,
well 1 did not vote. Some people are
ready to knock the town board for
what work is being done, perhaps
they themselves would not do any
better; they would not stand for cleo
ton or even put themselves to the
trouble to vote. All citizens OF the
town of Bowers are eligible for
council. Vote March 3, 1880, for the
men of your choice.
The crab boats are still dredging
although the bottom has fallen out
of the market. New Jersey crap
dredgers have been catching large
numbers. of crabs and hauling tnelr
catch to Crisfield, Md, oVertaxlhs
the capacity for handling the CRABS
The New Jersey cod fishermen are
fishing for cod between IA foot light
house and Mimah light. Bowers nsh-
ermen are also fishing to the west
ward of the light houses. One OF the
Bowers boats brought 800 pounds on
Saturday, February %. A number Oh
sbad fishermen have ordered Gotten
thread netting for stake nets Win
the expectations of having tnelr
nets fishing by the oath OF March,
avoiding the equinoctial storm.
James Thompson and crew caught
about 100 pounds of rick fish on Sat
urday last.
Matthew Tomlinson Of Philadel-
mia has purchased Willowcrofti the
home of the late Mrs. Alex Mlnner.
Mr.. Tomlinson has started the work
of rebuilding the house and remoV-
ing some of the small buildings, also
is having some Of the large trees
cut down and others topped in the
grove. When completed will be us
ed as a summer home. Mr.. TomIln-
son is a nephew of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Lynch.
Alexander Fleming, Mrs. Ruin
Humphreys and Lawrence FTeder-
icks of Haddon Heights, N. j., were
weekend visitors with Mrs. Sulan
Fleming. Mrs. Fleming will ceIe-
brate her seth birthday on March f.
Sunday last being a mild day. a
large number of autos drove In 10
the resort and viewed the many
boats in the harbor.
Joseph LaTourneau and VINE VI
Chester, Pa, were mid-week Vlsl9-
ors with Harold NJ. Caldwell and
wife.
Garrison and voeckel have made
extensive repairs to the Dilahay cot
tage on the creek front.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. Jennie Haldeman on Nam
street, Friday evening, March Z. All
members are requested to attend
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
Milwood

With the weather so spr1ng-llKel
and Saturday being a holiday y
gave some of the Millwood laoles
the opportunity to spend day snop-
ping in Philadelphia. -,
Rev. Willis Carey Of SlaugnteI
Neck preached at Millwood Churen
Sunday. Rev. Buckson is still quite
ill at his home in Houston.
Mrs. Jennie Short spent the WeeH
end in Philadelphia and Camden.
Mrs. Luther Cubbage entertalneO
Miss Sarah Short Of Rehoboth Tues-
day and Wednesday Of this week.
Mrs. Harvey Coverdale entertain
ed guests from Ellendale Sunday.
MRS. Luther Cubbage, Anna Kel-
Ter. Louise Cubbage, Captain FarroW
and Graham Dill motored 70 Phlla-
delphia Saturday. They reported a
very delightful day.
Mrs. C. H. Nutter entertained COM
pany from Ridley Park over tne
weekend.
The wildwood Sunshine Society
celebrated its four anniversary Fri
day, February 81. Most Of the mem
bers were present, also some visit
ors.
A program was prepared by the
entertainment committee.
The entertainment consisted OF
music, readings and tableaus.
The hall was very nicely decorat-
ed in keeping of Washingtons
Birthday.
Refreshments were served at the
close of the program which was a
delightful repast. Thanks to all the
committees that helped to make this
celebration a success.
Mrs. Carrie Bowman Of Spring
field, Ohio, spent a few days Of last
week with her mother, Mrs. Fred
Bennett.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
Seaford

Mrs. Anna B. Perry and son
George left this week for Florida
where they will spend several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Lane who have
been spending the winter in st. Pc
tersburg, Florida, are expected home
this week.
Miss Agnes Hurley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur c. Hurley of
this town, was selected this week to
/ represent Delaware in the National
Beauty Contest to be held in Miami
the first week of March. Miss Hur-
ley will be known as Miss Delaware.
Miss Hurley is considered one of the
best all around girls; she can ride
horse back, swim, play golf, tennis
and is a graduate of the Peabody's
Conservatory of Music in Baltimore,
Md. The winner of this contest in
Miami will be known as Miss United
States and later on will enter the
contest held in South America and
the winner in this will be known as
Miss Universe.
Mrs. VIM. F. Allen, wife of form
er Senator w. F. Allen, who is in a
Philadelphia hospital receiving
treatment for her eye which it is
afraid she will lose the sight of, is
reported slightly improved.
Mrs. Theodore S. Hatton who is a
patient at the Marshall Hospital in
Milford, suffered relapse this week
and much concern is felt of her con-
dition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orland B. Blades of
Bethlehem, Nd, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl P. Thompson.
Harry M. Bell, Jr., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry M. Bell who is a stu
dent at the University of Pennsylva-
mia has been elected to the business
board of the "Pennsylvanian," the
student daily newspaper at the Uni
versity. He graduated both from the
local high school and the Mercers-
burg Academy.
Mrs. Alice Rowe has returned to
her home in Rutherford, N. J., after
a weeks visit with her sisters, Mrs.
Glen M. Huston and Mrs. VIM. K.
Morgan.
The Tuesday Evening Bridge Club
met at the home of Miss Mary Lee
Poole. Those present were Mrs. Le-
vi S. Warrington, Mrs. James K.
Phillips, Jr., Mrs. Karl P. Thomp-
son, Mrs. George Culver, Mrs. Nor
ris Kitchens, Mrs. o. D. Rhea, the
Misses Ruth Elliott, Mayme Rich
ardson, Freda Howard, Iva Carter,
Irene Rhea, Doris Smith Marvel,
Mary Rose Cannon, Eliza Robinson,
Mrs. Millman Prettyman of Kennett
Square, Pa, and Mrs. Otis Bethards
Of Salisbury. Mrs. George Culver
was awarded the first prize and Miss
Freda Howard second prize, and
Mrs. Otis Bethards the guest prize.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Halbert Robinson
are spending several days in Phila-
delphia and New York City.
Mrs. o. D. Rhea entertained few
Of her friends at bridge last We'd
nesday night at her home on Front
street. Those present were Mrs.
Philip c. Elliott, Mrs. Ruby K.
Rowe, Mrs. D. L. Hearl, Mrs. Fred
Howard, Mrs. John S. Smith, Mrs.
Ira Wheatley, Mrs. Samuel S. Gray,
Mrs. George 7. Stewart, Mrs. Fred
erick Owens, Mrs. Frank Dawson,
Mrs. W. D. Cassell, Mrs. Everett
Willen, Mrs. N. M. Conaway, Jr.,
Mrs. l. Avery Hobbs, Mrs. George E.
Warrington, and Mrs. Charles Pu-
sey. Mrs. Pusey received the first
prize and Mrs. George 2. Warning
ton the second prize.
S. 3. Thompson, owner and man
ager of the Sussex Hotel is on a
business trip to Baltimore.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
TWO GIRLS LIVE ON
HOT WATER AND RICE

Due to stomach trouble, Miss A.
H. and sister lived on hot water and
rice. Now they eat anything and
feel fine, they say, since taking Ad-
lerika.
Even the FIRST spoonful of Ad-
lerika relieves gas on the stomach
and removes astonishing amounts of
old waste matter from the system.
Makes you enjoy your meals and
sleep better. No matter what you
have tried for your stomach and
bowels, Adlerika will surprise you.
Red-Star Drug Store. In Harrington
by Sharp G. Fleming.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

economics and explained and DEM
onstrated during Better Homes
Week by a committee of hostesses.
Excellent examples of this type of
demonstration have been held in
Greenville, South Carolina and Lit
tie Rock, Arkansas.
Better Homes Week for 1880 will
be held from April % to May 8, and
plans are already being made by
hundreds of colored committees
with the cooperation of the Exten-
sion Service and colleges Of their
states to make these demonstrations
in the highest degree educational
and helpful in extending to the ne
gro citizens all of the advantages
that may come from convenient, at
tractive, and wholesome ZONES.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
Bethel

The P. T. A. held their monthly
meeting in the Community House
on Thursday evening, February 20.
The children gave a very interest
ing program. We were glad to have
Mrs. Bertrude Lewis who gave a
very interesting talk on Colonial
days. The social committee sold
home made ice cream.
Mrs. Nolia Phillips spent the week
end in Wilmington with her daugh-
ter and son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Clark.
Miss Esther Kelley, daughter OF
Rev. and Mrs. Kelley, was operated
on for appendicitis on Saturday at
the Peninsula General Hospital In
Salisbury, Md. At this writing she is
doing as well as can be expected.
Misses Marie and Helen Johnson
Of Laurel were weekend guests
with Miss Flossie Sirman.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Brien Pritchett and
son, O'Brien, Jr., Of Cambridge, No.
John Allen, Mr.. and Mrs. Mace AL
len, of near Bridgeville, spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison
Phillips.
Capt. Harry Wright of Norfolk,
Va, spent the weekend with his
family.
George Masten of Galestown was
a guest of T. ]. Knowles on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Eskridge and.
children spent Sunday in Hebron
Md, with Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Wright.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Morris and
daughter Hilda visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Cordrey on Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Wheatley is spending
the week in Wilmington with her
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. ano
Mrs. Louis Cain.
Normal Coulbourn Of Wilmington
spent the weekend at the home OF
Mrs. Maggie Cordrey.
Miss Irene Williams entertainer
Miss Gladys Dickerson OF Laurel
over the weekend. I'll
MRS. Cubbage and son Herman OF
Viola spent part Of last week with
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Eskrldge'
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17
Special Service
For Big Race

Racing enthusiasts of the valley
will have an opportunity to be pre-
sent at the running of the Aqua
Caliente Handicap next Sunday af
tornoon without any inconvenience
to themselves, making the trip to
and from the track in the utmost
comfort, according to arrangements
announced by the San Diego and
Arizona officials, this morning.
At 6 O'clock next Sunday morn
ing two observation cars, a parlor
car and diner will be added to the
regular train from this city for the
race course, arriving in the Mexican
city at II o'clock. Although the
races are scheduled to start at 1910
in the morning, fans are assured that
only one or two minor races will be
missed, the real events of the day
being scheduled for Ills in the af-
ternoon. The station is only four
blocks from the race track.
On the return trip to the valley
The train will leave Caliente at 6
p. m, arriving. in FL Centre at 1O:40
O'Clock that night. The fare for the
!ound trip will be So.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17
DOUGLAS FIR
POPULAR FOR
MODERN HOME

Douglis fir finish is being speci-
fled by an increasing number of
architects and builders. There g n
reason-it meets the most exacting
demands of beauty, texture, color
and strength.
With wood paneling becoming in
creasingly popular, Douglas fir finish
finds wide usage. Its adaptability
to staining adds greatly to its final
appearance in pancling.
The panels OF cxtra-w wide, three
ply stock, when stained in driftwood
gray and bordered with vertical
stiles and rails, resemble handsome
pictures. And the number of ways
in which these panels may be fin
ished is limited only by the ingcnu-
ity of the architect or builder.
In many new homes the entire
walls in the reception hall, dining
room and den are covered with
Douglass fir panels, instead of anvil
paper or paint For music room
walls these wood panels-three.
eighths of an inch thick-vibrate
the true tone of the instruments.
After staining and vanishing, Doug
las fir panels are easy to clean and
they always retain the beauty Of
grain design that is so attractive.
\ wide range of color treatment IS
at the command of home owner if
Douglas fir panels are installed.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17

While Willie moves out of the
nursery to make room for baby Sis
ter, he generally leaves slightly
battered atmosphere behind him.
This must be changed before Susie
comes along to claim her heritage
of sanitary, attractive room in
which to sleep and grow.
Perhaps the walls want rcpaint-
ing, or if the finish is still intact,
the smudges and fingerprints of
childhood need to be washed off
Certainly the floor should be done
over, since the new baby will soon
be creeping and will have to be
protected from dirt and splinters.
A paint or varnish made especially
for floors should be used, as this
type is more elastic and durable
than those made for other uses.
The legs of the nursery chairs and
table which have been scuffed by
Willie's sturdy shoes, must have the
scared places retouched and the
whole surface given a coat of lac
Guer or enamel before these pieces
are moved to sons new room to make
space for baby paraphernalia.
Down from the attic, or out from
the garage, comes Willie's old wicker
bassinet, dusty and worn. But Il
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17
POSSIBILITIES IN
HOME GARDENING
ARE LIMITLESS.
(By Margaret Wheatly)

The possibilities of picture gardens
are limitless. There are so many
delightful combinations which one
may have. both as to variety in
plants, and color harmonies, that it
Is surprising that more people do not
go in for this type of gardening.
just think of the colors you like
together, ana you can find plants to
create this combination.
The pink of the scmidouble flow
ering peach, the blue of the lilac,
and the pale yellow of the daffodil
are beautiful when used together.
Bright pinks, and pale blues. al
ways make a most delightful color
harmony, MS well as blue and white,
pink and white. A most beautiful
grouping of the latter is bed of
pink petunias bordered with white
Shasta daisies. There is just enough
contrast between foliags, and flow
ers, to make the planting interesting.
If one has dcciduous fruit trees
growing near the house, paintings Of
most of the bulbs may be made
under them, although it should be
remembered that the spring flower
ing bulbs are the only ones which
will lend their flowers to the color
scheme, as the true deciduous fruit
trees as well rs the Towering va
rieties blossom in the spring. When
planting the bulbs be careful to
avoid formal groupings. a good way
to obtain natural effects is to have
your bulbs in a containcr, and sow
them as if you were sowing grain,
then with trowel go over the
ground and plant them, where they
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17
EXPERT ADVICE
MOST DESIRABLE
WHEN BUILDING

"When we mean to build,
We first survey the plot, then
draw the model;
And when we see the figure of the
house,
Then must we rate the cost of the
erection.
Shakespeare.
Every home, when completed, is
the naturalization of a vision. 1t
is built first in the mind and imag-
ination of the owner, builder or
architect.
The process of reducing the vision
to a practical working basis is not
always an easy one. Many of the
ideas so enthusiastically conceived
are sometime, round to be entirely
impracticable when incorporated in
to the actual construction.
For this reason, the employment of
competent architect or designer,
win save lot of time, money, worry
and useless effort. He will save
YOU enough in labor and material to
pay for his services. In addition, he
Will add dlStlnctiVeness to the home
add value to the home-without
any increase in the cost.
I The average builder has not had
4 the experience to enable him to de
eide many of the technical question.
arising in the construction of thu
home. The architect or designer has
and can give you the benefit of hi,
many years experience in planning
and building,
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17

thorough cleaning and one or two
coats of lacquer or enamel, flowed on
with brush so rs not to gum up
the crevices, will make it worthy
OF its new occupant. In painting
the bassinet. some attractive tint
viii be just as sanitary as the con-
Ventional white and far more bene-
ticial in its effect on the baby,
whose first sensory response is to
color. This color response can be
further considered by choosing har-
nonious colors for walls, furniture,
and floor. A suggested scheme is
lemon yellow walls, dark orange
floor, and applegreen furniture.
The family baby carriage, too,
should come i'll for its share of reno
walton. If the body is wicker, it
can be treated in the same way as
the bassinet. But whether it is
is made of wood or metal, light
sandpapering is advisable before re-
finishing it. Pale tints are appro-
pirate for babyhood. While darker
colorS do nit look so we'll when the
carriage stands in the nursery, they
are more practical out-of doors, since
they harmonize better with street
clothes.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17

licious refreshlents were served by
the hostesses.
Special guests of the afternoon
were: Mesdames II. c. Skipper of
Phoenix; O. l.. James of San Diego;
and Miss Agnes Parmelee.
Members present were: Mesdames
Isaac Mcbride, Harda Odell, Harry
James, Herbert Galloway, Charles
Galloway, Ralph Engebretson, Dan
Scott, Laurence Richards, G. G. Rich
ards, Ebert Newton, Meryl Hart
sock, Fred Waterman, Richard Mer-
rill, r. Neifert, Henry Havekorst,
Jesse Mcbride, Alex Meyer, and the
| hostesses.
The next meeting will be held in
two weeks at the home of Mrs. Dan
Scott, assisted by Mrs. Ralph Enge-
! bretson.
Mrs. Dan Scott entertained re-
Gently for her small son, Roderick
who was celebrating his third birth
day.
The children spent merry after
noon hunting peanuts and playing
games, after which birthday cake
with its three blazing candles, was
served with ice cream. Each guest
found little gift favor at his place
besides pink basket of candy.
After refreshments were served
Roderick opened his little gift pack
ages.
Besides the little ones, a number
of mothers and other guests were
present and spent the afternoon at
bridge.
Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ed
Jones, Mrs. Norman Lombard, and
Mrs. Hazel Summers, after which
refreshments were served.
The small guests present were
Carmen Engebretson, Barbara LON
bard, Evelyn McGrew, Virginia
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17
FOR.OWNERS}

have fallen. This obtains what is
known in naturalistic paintings as
"breaks" of flowers, and is most
effective.
Fruit Trees Graceful
Fruit trees are graceful in habit
of growth. beautiful in the spring
when in flower, and yield delicious
fruit over considerable time if
proper attention is given to selcc-
tion. For an informal cottage gar
den nothing could be nicer and more
in keeping with the home spirit than
to have at least the boundaries of
the place marked by fruit trees.
One need not have them planted in
rows, as in an orchard, as most of
the work in the cottage garden is
done by hand, and there isn't the
need for alignment as in the orchard
where acres of trees are tended by
team or tractor. Although for more
SNOWY effects the Towering vare.
ties of fruit trees are generally
planted, the real fruit trees are quite
showv when in full bloom, and when
one has the added advantage of the
fruit he usually feels free to give
up bit of display in the blooming
season to peaches and cream for
breakfast a few months later.
March is the ideal month for plant
ing deciduous trees Of all kinds.
SO there is still time to plan pie
turegardcn using the peach, and lilac
for background, and this fall, plant
the naricssus, and since the peach
and lilac usually flower the second
year in the garden. YOU will have
quite display next year.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17

Scott, Clifford Richards, Charles
Summers, and Roderick Scott.
The ladies present were Mesdames
Laurence Richards, Norman Lom-
bard, W. d. Johnston, Ralph Enge-
hretson, Ward McGrew, Annie
Crawford, Hazel Summers, Ed Jones,
and Dan Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Mcbride en-
tertained recently at dinner, having
as their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
McGrew, aud daughter, Evelyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. C. Richards and
Mrs. Ann Pullman spent the week
end at Beaumont with Mr.. and Mrs.
Earle Allen and family. Mrs. Pull
man went from there to San Diego.
Mrs. Hazel Summers and her
mother, Mrs. Annie Crawford, her
son, Charles Summers, and nephew,
Raymond Brown of Orange, accom-
panied by Mrs. w. d. Johnston of
Pomona, motored to the valley last
week.
Miss Agnes Parmelee, well
hnown former resident of the valley,
is spending this week with Mr.. and
/ Mrs. Henry HaveSorst. She plans
to return to Monrovia next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Sturm and daugh-
ier, Irma of Cincinnati, Ohio, are
the house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Setz.
Mrs. Paul Figaro, one of the teach
ers of the Meloland school, has been
very i'll for the past week with the
mumps. a number of the children
of the school have had the same
| disease. During Mrs. Figaro's abb
sence, Mrs. Reynolds, of Ell Centre,
has been substituting for her.
Mrs. B. A. Mitchell, mother of
Mrs. Joe Kinnaird, plans to return
! to her. home in San Pedro today after
a visit of several weeks here.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-17
THE WEATHER
LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY

Partly cloudy tonight and Tues
day with moderate temperature; gen
tie to moderate northerly winds.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fair tonight and Tuesday; no
change in temperature; gentle winds
mostly northcrly.