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Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
NEGRO ASSATLANT
OF WOMAN TAKEN
TO WORKHOUSE
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Reed and his brother-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Kemp,
returned just as Russ was attempt
ing a second assault. They attacked
the negro but he broke away after
he had slashed the neck of Kemp
with a pearl handled knife which,
with his hat, he left behind. The ne
gro was found by the State High
way Police asleep in his home near
Woodside. He denied knowing any
thing of the assault and said that he
had been visiting a friend.
The knife and hat which the negro
left behind were identified by the
mother of Russ as belonging to her
son. Kemp and Reed have also
identified Russ as the man they
found committing a second assault.
The negro Gray is being held in Do
yer as a witness in the case. The
assault is declared to be one of the
most brutal ever committed in Kent
county.
Mrs. Reed is a frail woman weigh
ing about 95 pounds. She is now
under the care of a physician. Russ
is a big burly young negro.
Russ, accompanied by the officers,
was taken to the New Castle Coun-
ty Workhouse Monday afternoon. He
made no statement at the work.
house and was locked up until the
Kent County Grand Jury takes &C
ton, or it is decided to take him
back to the Jail in Dover.
Russ served nine months in the
workhouse on a previous charge. On
"a, 1928, he was convicted
of assault, consisting of shooting a
negro girl in Kent county, and was
sentenced to nine months in the
workhouse. He served the sentence
and was released.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
MARVEL ASSERTS
CHANCES ARE BRIGHT
FOR DEMOCRATS
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Georgetown; Mr.. and Mrs. J. F.
Hutton, of Rehoboth; Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Bennett and Miss Mary Rose
Bennett, of Millville; Andrew ].
Lynch, of Georgetown; John May
hew, of Milford; George 2. Outten
and J. Reese White, of Millsboro;
William J. Pussy, Laurel; William
Morris, Greenwood; Mrs. Addison
Hutton, Selbyville; Frank Dawson,
Seaford; William B. Truitt, Bridge
vile; Burton Masten, Milton; ]. N.
Russell, Greenwood; Isaac Bennett
and Bernard McCabe, of Millville;
Mrs. Ella Gray Jones of Bridgeville;
Mrs. Lelota Rogers, Georgetown;
Harry V. Tubbs, Selbyville; Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Hastings, Millsboro, and
Mrs. John Pollock, Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
HAPPY.GO-LUCKY CLUB

The Happy Go-Lucky Club met at
the home of Ethel and Sarah Austin,
Monday evening, February 10.
The meeting was called to order
by the president, Elizabeth Armour.
There were z members present. Miss
Comstock was with us. We had one
new member, John Marvel.
The social meeting will be held
at Russell Burris's. The boys have
charge of the program.
We sang some short songs and
then the meeting was adjourned. The
served refreshments.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
BEST CREAMERY BUTTER 4Oc LIB.

Three cans of Campbell's best
beans for Csc; Sc per can. Best
grade of canned milk Sc can; Corn
Flakes, 8 boxes for zoe; three bags
of best Flour for 81; finest Maca-
roni, all kinds, for &c package, large
size; Coffee, 24c and soc. Try it.
New line of Fresh Candy, priced
right. New onion sets, white and
yellow. Pepsodent Tooth Paste, &c.
Try Stewards, North Milford, and
you will save money. 2-28-1t
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
SURPRISE PARTY

On Friday evening, February Z, a
surprise party was given to Eliza
beth Armour. 1t was her birthday.
The evening was spent in playing
games. Everyone had a pleasant
evening.
Those present were Elizabeth Ar
mour, Beulah Armour, Edith Hall,
Ethel Austin, Sarah Austin, Eliza
beth Parvis Delma Salisbury,
Eleanor Moore, Harold Marvel, John
Marvel, John Keller and Samuel Ar
mour.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
MMviNe

Members of the Board of Mana
gers of the Selbyville group of
churches are urged to attend The
monthly meeting of that board to be
held next Monday evening, March 8,
at 1880 o'clock at Bethel NJ. i.
Church, Ocean View. Any others in
terested in the religious educational
program being sponsored by this
group of churches are invited to at
tend.
Don't forget to reserve the eve
ming of March 9 to attend the joint
meeting of these churches to be held
at Salem M. E. Church, Selbyville, at
1880. Special music, features by
children and young people, and an
by the Rev. Jas. H. Bishop.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
WEDDINGS
FISHER = GRIFFITH

Miss Mabel V. Griffith of Milford
and John Fisher, of Milton, were
united in marriage at the First
Methodist Protestant parsonage on
Tuesday evening, February 18. Mrs.
Fisher is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip H. Griffith of Shawnee.
Mr.. Fisher is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles w. Fisher of Milton. The
happy couple will make their home
in Milton where Mr.. Fisher is en-
gage in the mercantile business.
They were attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
William M. Watson. Mrs. Fisher is
a sister of Mrs. Watson.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
ENTERTAINMENT SUNDAY

The Sunday school of the First
Church has an orches-
ira that has been doing exceptional
ly fine work under the direction of
Prof. A. Hudson. In lieu of the usu-
al sermon the orchestra will give a
special program in the Presbyterian
Church next Sunday evening at 1880
o'clock. The public is cordially in
7ited to attend this unusual service.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
FELLOWSHIP CLASS NOTES

The Fellowship Glass of the Ave-
nue. M. E. church will hold their So
cial and business meeting at the
home of Mrs. John Ingram, Wash
ington street, Tuesday evening, Mar.
4th. All are cordially invited to at
tend,
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
AMERICA SECURED
FOR MANY PLANES

Flying fields throughout the coun-
try were searched for specimens of
actual British wartime planes for
use in the Fox Movietone all talking
production, 1.-THE Sky Hawk" ac-
cording to director John G.. Bly,
stone. It will open at the Capital
Theatre, Dover, next Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

Mrs. Wilson S. vinyard was hos
tess to a large circle of friends on
Saturday afternoon when she gave a
bridge party at her home on west
Front street, North Milford. MIS-;
VINEYARD carried out the Colonial
idea, one remembers their history
enough to associate Washington
with those days. Cooley prints were
on the table markers and the prizes
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

On Thursday evening Mrs. T. Car
isle Collins gave a bridge party IN
honor of Mr.. Collins birthday. Their
guests were DR.. and Mrs. Clyde Mel
son, Mr.. and Mrs. N. M. Stokes MI:
and Mrs. 1. Dolphus Short, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Edwin Messick, Mr.. and mrs
Wilson S. Vineyard, Mr.. and MRS;
Paul Willis, Miss Edith Bryan ana
Horace CULLEN of Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

Today Mrs. William V. Grier is
giving a luncheon at her home on
lake View avenue. Covers will be
laid for twelve guests.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

The Sunny Monday" Bridge Club
was the guest of Mrs. Carl Allen
this week. Their substitute is of
very little use to them because the
members are usually in attendance.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
SHUTE WINNER IN
 GOLF TOURNAMENT
Rank Outsider OVelC0nes Big
 Field to Take First Prize

Los Angeles. Jan. 15 UP)-The wand of victory touched q rank out sidcr at the Riviera Country club as Denny Shute, young professional from Columbus. O., tramped over a rain-swept course and won the fifth annual Los Angeles S10,000 open golf tournament.
 Dopesters had failed 10 figure Shute as anything more than q dark horse" and many believed that Horton smith, Joplin, Mo, or some other favoritc, would over take the slim Ohioan before the = holes were finished yesterday.
 The Missouri player made a valiant effort but when the totals wcr" figured he had 800 strokes to tic Bobby Cruickshank, Progress, N. Y. for second place while Denny was four better with 29G.
 The 1880 Los Angeles open was the first major event to be claimed by Shute since he became q profes- sonal about two years ago. He was tied for fifth in the national open the year he left amateur ranks and last year he took third.
 Shute collected $3,5oo in prize money while smith and Cruickshank each took $1.312
 Other leading prize winners and their scores were:
 Al Espinosa. Chicago, 303, $G00.
 Tommy Armour, Detroit %01. $ioo.
 Leo Dicscl, Agua Calicntc, Mex ico, 3o5, $275.
 Mor'io Butra, Tacoma, Wash. @o5. $g75.
 Ch"t Beer, Bakersfield, Calif.. $oG. $1SI.1o.
 Macdonald Smith, Long Island, soc. $157.5o.
 Willie Hunter, Los Angeles, 3oS, $t25.
 Tony Mancro, New York, sos, $1o5.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
RAGING AT HlLEAH
Miami Jockey Club Anticipates Most Prosperous Meeting In It's History This ScagOn.

Miami, Fla, Jan. 15 P-AntiCi pating the most prosperous meeting in it's history, the Miami Jockey club throws open Hialeah park to- morrow for 45 days Of thoroughbred racing.
 Anticipating an overflow patron age for the club house, Il score of boxes have been added to that sec .tion and most of these already have been engaged The track likewise Aas been put in the best possible condition. Horsemcn, who have been working their charges over the track for several weeks, are loud in praise of the racing strip.
 As the feature race of the open ing da%, the Miami inaugural handi- cap for three year olds and upward at six furlongS and with q purse of V .0O0 added, will be offered The starter for the season will be George Cassidy, who replaces his father, the late Mars Cassidy, who died last summer.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
F. & r. Corbln Ou'rIaSscd

Although if put up fin" battle and Was within one or two points Of it's rival during th" early part Of the game. tho r. N r. Corbm team was outclass"d and in the final miu- utcs the f'afuir team spurt"I and won.
 Yer. little scoring was done in the first half which ended with ihr lrar- mir team ahead 10 G With th" score 10 to s in favor Of th" Bearing Makers, Al Havlick made one Of the many feature shots of the night. a tap in on Il jump ball. Although Berlin made three points on H field and foul goal the Tafnir aggregation ran the score t" 10 II before th" Corbm team @u. md the basket again.
 Gicrochowsbi Nho is having one Of his best years continued his work last night and led his team in SCOT ing. For the losers it was "Buoh" Berlin who kept his team in tn" running with some nice baskets. Hr also is having q very flnc season.
 The victory moves Fafnirs up to within a half game of the two holders of second place.
 The summary,
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
SOUTH WINS FIFTH
 SUCCESSIVE GAME
Easily Subdues Baptist Church
 -Nethodists Conquer St. Marks
Junior Church Standing

Completing it's victorious surge through the first round of play with 53-2l win over the First Baptists last night at the '. NJ. C. A., the South Congregational church Re serves captured their firth league contest in a row and increased thplr lead 10 two and q half games. The Baptists made their best stand of the year and held the winners sur prisingly we'll during the carly per lcdS, but then their ineXpericnce told and the South church piled up Is total. The winners team work was none too good, but it's shooting was accurate and lifted it out of danger after the first few minutes.
 Leonard Carlson, new Baptist Hc- quisition, started the scoring. and for most of the first quarter things were pretty even. Then Ratings. Wheeler, and the Wosilus brothers began 10 work, and tho winners held 91-1l lead at the end of the half. Wheeler and Cormicr ran amuck during the second half and the points accounts lated even more rapidly.
 Wheeler's work featured the game, the midget forward of the winners being in almost every play an showing pretty shooting which net ted him l2 points. Cormier played good ball, also, while Dan and Der nic Wosilus and Red" Hattin2s bulked large in the scoring. Carlson played a fine game for the losers and Miller was effective. The Bap- lists made supStitutions at a ra'G which kept the scorers both busy and dizzy. The Summary:
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
BOOTLEG BOXING
 UNDER SCRUTINY
Fighters Death in Ring Starts
 Inquiry by Commission

New York, Jan. , P>-Thc dea;n Of participant in an unsanctional bout at Olean N. Y. again has ccr- tered attention on "bootleg boxing" and resulted in pleas for legislation to outlaw it.
 Commenting on the death of Evan Gustafson of Mt. JcWctt. Pa, in an alleged amateur bout al St. Bona- venture college Monday night, James A. Farley chairman of the NcY York State Athletic commissio !, pointed out that the commission, un- der the law, was powcrlcss to act n the case.
 The death of Gustafson is regret table, said Farley, but it is 10 i.c hoped that the incident will bring to the public realization of the need for proper legislation that woull permit the wIping out of bootleg boxing unsanetioned shows, any where in the state.'
 Inquiries into the case begun yea- tcrday by the commission and the amateur athletic union developG several differences of fact. Daniel J. Ferris, secretary treasurer of the X. \. L., said the correspondence with the Niagara branch of his or , sanization several weeks ago dis closed that the bouts were advertise l as professional matches and that no sanction had been applied for nor i received from the A. A. |. Ferris then took up the matter with the state athletic commission l to learn whether the college had T l license to conduct professional bouts. | The commission said that no liccnsc vas in existence and added that 1 warning had been sent to Olean au- | thOrltlcs some time ago that the ! bouts in question were "bootleg," al. | trough it was understood here that ! they were advertised as amateur ! contests. Gus afson was licensed il ] Pennsylvania as q professional ac- COrding 10 information received here
 At Clean, Chief Of Police John =. ] Dempsey who acted as referee of the
 bout. said he had been told by Ray Graham. college boxing instructor
 that he (Graham) had secured sane
 tion from the 4. A. |. Roy StadelI
 of Buffalo, in charge of boxing fo, the Niagara district A. 4. L.. denied
 that any sanction had been given fo.
 the bouts.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
BOB GROVE HEADS
 AMERICAN BOXME:i.
Philadelphia SouthpaW Won 20
 and Lost Six Games in Season

Chicago, Jan. 15 tP,-Bob Grove. the Philadelphia Athletics great Southpaw. was acclaimed the lead ing pitcher of the American lcagu" in 1929. but old Tom Zachary, rounding out 10 years of major league service, was the mathematical champion, according to official figures.
 Zachary. working for the New York Yankees. after terms with Washington and St. Louis, won an even dozen victories and was undc- teat"d during the campaign. His earned run average, 2.47 per nine innings, also was best
 Zachary. however, worked in but i2o innings while Grove pitched 215, winning 20 and losing but six games. His earned run average was 2.A@, second only to Zachary. Grove also was the strikeout champion with l70, giving him the title for q second successive year. Eddie Rom mel, another Philadelphia hurler, won 12 games ;nd lost two, being employed mostly as q relief hurlcr
 Other leaders were: Fred Mar berry Washington, l won, 12 lost armed run average BOG; Alphonse Thomas, Chicago. If won, IS lost. earned run average &1?: Goore" tHrHshHw, Philadelphia, .; won. S lost, earned run average @.2S: Willis Iiudlm Cleveland. 11 won, 15 lost earned run average &.&i: I. Walter Mdiar, Cleveland. If won, 12 lost, earned run average %.58; George Haibr0g. Philadelphia, IS won. II lost, earned run average &.a9; W"s- Icy Farrell Cl",oland, 2l won, 10 lost, earned run average 3.59.
 sum Gr"y Of St. Louis put in the greatest number Of innings, 100, and completed 23 of his t% games Thomas of Chicago. pitched 2& full ramos ont of 3G.
 American lcag'Io pitchers dil not taru in q sinEI" no-hit game, but Urban Faher or Chicago. Walberg of Philadelphia and Edwin Wells and f;oorGo PipGras If the Yankees. each pitched on"-hit contest.
 Hachary's ? straight was the best run, while Charlie Ruffing Of Bos- ton, mad" the same record in re- verse. lesing l2 in q row.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
STAR BOUTS HEAD
 HARTFORD CARD
Boxing to Be Resumed in Capital
 City at Foot Guard Hall
Hartford Card Tonight

Star bouts (e&rh 10 rounGs); Cecil CKid) Como. New York. vs. Johnny Delano, Boston; Tony Travers, New Haven, Ns. Johnny Walker. Boston.
 Special siX-round bout: Eddie Reed. Hartford, Ns. Romeo Dubois, New Haven.
 Other bouts Gall rounds): Yin LaBclla, Middletown, vs. Al Gauth- fer, Pittsfcld; Sal Carta. Middletown, vs. Joe Oliver. New Haven: Don Duquettc. Pittsfcld. vs. Battling Coup. Hartford.
 Hartford, Jan. 15.-Boxing re- turns to it's place on the local sports program tonight when Promoter Ed Hurley stages his first show since the week before Christmas. Hurley has put two star bouts in the upper bracket, each q ten roundcr, In one. Tony Travors of New Haven meets Johnny Walker Of Boston and in tho other Cecil (kidD Como takes on Johnny Delano of Boston.
 Como is the boy who won a tech nical k2yo over Nick Christy of Bris- tol in the last card held here. He meets a fast stopper and q good hit ter in DelaHo.
 Tony Tr2vcrs is in the throes of comeback; one of his best essays recently was the defeat of Eddie Adonnis just before Adonnis kayocd Leo l.ariyiorc. Walker is romem- bcred in Tartford for his sensa- tional bout at Foot Guard with Eddie Ellie.
 Eddie Reed returns to the ring after a lay-off 10 battle Romeo Du- bois of New Haven ill the special bout of six rounds.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
BRISTOL ENDEES
 IN FINAL GAME
State Champions to Be Seen in
 Action Last Time Friday

Bristol, Jan. fl. - Connecticut basketball fandom will get what will probably be it's final glimpse of the Bristol New Departure court quin- tet in action on the coming Friday night at the Hopkins street gym. Hartford. when the state champions are cardcd to tGngl" with the Ycl- benefit game to be given under the auspices of the Hartford Exchange club.
 Immediately following this clash the team will disband as q result of the cdict recently issued by the Ath- letic Council at the local factory. or derinc the dissolution of the crack aggregation as a result of lack of patronage and inability 10 procure formidable opposition among the re- mainder Of the state quintets.
 The preliminary attraction which is certain to arouse almost as much interest as the main event will bring together the Aetna Life Girls, strong contcndcrs for the New England championship. against the lassies representing the Connecticut Mutual company, of Hartford.
 The card is being arranged for the benefit of the Christmas fund of the Hartford Exchange club. and aC- cording to present indications will ha as highly successful as last years program when the largest crowd to witness a court contest in Hartford in recent years turned out. On that occasion the Endecs turned back the Yellow Jackets 3S to 34 in a spectacular battle.
 Manager Joe Carroll assures the presence of his first-String lineup, showing the array of stars who have yet to be returned on the wrong side of the verdict this year. Jimmy Collins and Jimmy picllen Will team up in the front court, with Sid Rich man at center and WUdy Water man and Stan Richtmyer, guards Jimmy Malcolm and Yin Carney will be the reserves.
 The Yellow Jackets will present Bill and Carl Johnson, forwards Fried in the pivot position and Cur ron and Charlie Johnson in the back court. Joe Johnson and Schroe- der will complete the roster.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
By JAY VESSELS Shorts Editor

Associated Press Feature Service)
 New York. Jan. 14,-tP}-AboVe the racket in Jack Sharkeys dress ing room last September arose the daring challenge:
 "NoW, bring on them foreigners.
 The speaker was just one Of many sounding off after Boston Jack had forced Tommy Loughran into that memorable move for "a minute to find out where I am at"
 Anyway, those quotes were not Snarkey's.
 He uses better English.
 Furthermore, he was speaking Of another ubject-himself, for in stance.
 You .ouIdn't alibi for Jack, though, on the grounds that he is more of diplomat than 10 utter such careless remark. Dempsey taught Sailor Jack that diplomacy had no part in his repertoire.
 And Sharkey to all intentions will be the antithesis of d diplomat when he tries to add his name to those who have knocked the props from under Phil Scott, the financially minded fireman from good Old London.
 Jack apparently will have 15 rounds in which to chop away at Philip.
 The place, Of course. is Miami.
 The date is February 27.
 The distance has not been dcfi- nitely settled.
 Both combatants after talking of ticials of Madison Square Garden out Of 50 per cent Of the gross gate pro- fcsscd indiffere1fcc at the other de- tails.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
strong Comeback

Although the L.andcrs team sui ferod q reverse, it deserves much credit for its game comeback after it was apparently defeated by tn" Corbin Screw team. The score was 2 to 4 at halt time intermission but after four minutes had elapsed in the second frame O'Brien tossed in q long shot that tied the score at l0-all.
 The crowd went wild when Chick" CharloW made q two point CT and gave his team that much margin over it's rivals nine minutes from the end of the game, WAlicki q Corbin Scrcw substitute, made It II to F. but Henry RcCano of the Universals put his team in a l3 10 II lead. Joe Luty, the coolest play CT on the floor. tied the count at l3-all. six minutes from the end and thirty seconds later, Captain Arburr of the Screw Shop made foul which gave his team lead it ncv CT lost again.
 Although the Landcrs team play ed hard toward the end it could not do any damage. Baker played q strong part in the closing finish. He and Luty shared stars honors be- cause of their cool playing when the going was rough. Charlow and O'Brien looked good in their teams defeat.
 The SUInlarN
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
MAY ROTATE GAMES

New York, Jan. b. -UP)- Athletic authorities at Notre Dame and the l.. $. Military academy are reported to be considering plans for rotating future Army-N Dame games, which previously have been an annual feature in New York.
 Philadelphia, Chicago and the Notre Dame stadium have been men toned as sites for the 1881 game. the 1880 game already having been awarded to New York.
 The rental cost Of the New York ball parks, 33 1-3 per cent of the receipts, is reported as the reason for the proposed change.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15

An opportunity to see how well the players in this section of tho country compare with former col lego stars in the west will be af- forded New Britain fans tonight when the National Guards will en- GcaN or to keep their home floor rec ord clean by beating the Indiana Phi Dclts.
 So far the Guards have played six games, winning three on the home floor and losing three on the road. It will have q chance to have an advantage Tn the win column if it triumphs tonight.
 Manager Recano is practically set on his lineup, the only doubt beng at left forward which is the subject of a battle between Lefty" Cohen and Mickey" Luke. The manager is especially anxious 10 have the best lineup possible on the floor so that Gclcnsiveiy as well as offensively it will be able to take care of the five man scoring team of the visitors.
 The New Britain team also boasts of q fvc-man offensive combination. In the guard positions are Billy Nankaskas and Johnny Sheehan, both of whom do much of their teams scoring in the Industrial league. The forwards, Belser, Luke and Cohen are all dangerous both on long and short shots and Ray Hoist, the center. is q threat about the hoop on follow-up shots and can toss them from the middle of the floor If this is found necessary. Al den HcNctt in reseMc, is a hal j man to outiump in center.
 Preliminary
 The flying Orioles will again tca- turc in the preliminary game and on this occasion the St. Cyril team Of Hartford will be in opposition. ! Confident after it's S2 to Il victory ever thc' Broad Brook team, that i: will not be stopped, the Orioles will i CndeaYor to continue their sensa- i tional offensive work tonight. ! Witty Grimala will be at center: Wilton Mercy, Victor Baylock anl | Henry ReCano will be at forwards, 1 and Ike Ikowitz and Iankowitz will le at guard.
 ! The game will start at 7:30 i o'clock and will be followed by the main attraction at about 3 o'clock. | Leonard K. Nixon will be the ref l dancing will follow.