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Milford chronicle., 1931-05-29
SPRING FROLICS

never interferes much with a party.
The rain teemed down most of last
Thursday afternoon, and when that
wasn't happening the clouds were so
lowering as to suggest rain any min
ute. 1t kept few from the delightful
tea that Mrs. Walter L. Grier and
Mrs. Frank R. Grier gave at the for
mer's home on Lake avenue on
that day. There were many who
came from the neighbOring towns
and whole host from here. Never
theless those giving the tea were
| glad to welcome each arrival The
Grier home is planned just right for
large affair and everyone was COM
Portable and enjoyed seeing so many
of their friends at once. Mrs. Grier
and the junior Mrs. Grier with Mrs.
Frank Richards received the guests
at one end of the long living room,
and as more arrived they wended
their way to the dining room where
Mrs. Willard Pierce and Mrs. Will
liam c. Smith alternated in pouring
tea. OF course there were flowers
everywhere but the ones in the din
ing room deserve special mention.
The cOlors were raspberry and yell
low, and one had to see it to appre-
ciate how well the colors were
taken care of in beautiful bowl of
cOlumbine. So airy and delicate ii
was a pleasing picture with the
candles and all the other tea ap-
pointments, not forgetting the things
that were served that carried out
still further the color scheme A tea
after all is the one kind of party
where your attention can so whole
heartedly in what one says to you
and there are no cards to think !
about. Everyone had a good time |
and felt that the affair had been a
delightful one. Those who helped |
besides the ones already mentioned |
were Mrs. George Grier, Mrs. Davis |
Grier, Mrs. Elmer n. Williams, Mrs.
S. NJ. D. Marshall, Mrs. William V.
Grier, Mrs. James Humes, Mrs. AL
phOnsO Humes, Mrs. Stephen Toad
vine, Mrs. Remsen Barnard, and Mrs.
G. Marshall Townsend.
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What had been planned for
beach party had to be turned into a
dinner party and at home. Barbara
Marshall in celebration of her
eleventh birthday had invited sever
al girls to be her guests at Slaugh-
ter Beach ON Monday where they
would partake of supper and have
n 1ittIo ti,,oo fOY. finn on tho cbOro |
The weather proved too cool for the
carrying out of the aforesaid plans,
so the girls had dinner at the Mar
shall home on Causey avenue with
as much fun, for when the
time came to go home, they wished
for a little longer visit together.
Games were played after dinner and
Marjorie Mulholland excelled at
throwing darts and won a prize. 1t
was regretted that Jean Mulholland
was i'll and not able to enjoy the
fun with the other guests who were
Dorothy Pierce, Florence Teas, Jean
Grier and Marjorie Faix.
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: Another birthday to be celebrated
was that of Charles Willis, the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Willis. He was six on Wednesday
and for such occasions there must
be company to enjoy the fun and to
celebrate in the proper manner. So
Billy and Tommy Faix, George
Stokes, Billy Galloway, Paul Willis,
Ir., and Charles Wilbur Hammond
we're invited from four to six to do
he honors and to share the birthday
cake and ice cream and, of course to
wish Charles another happy birth
lay and many more.
Milford chronicle., 1931-05-29

Never before has the small gath
erings of one table of cards enjoyed
as much popularity as this season.
1t is a pleasant way to spend the
evening and it is very fiattering to
be included in such select company,
because it is select when it is so
small, but it is the bane of the So
cial reporters existence. For, the
hostess usually replied when ques-
toned, "Oh, it wasn't a party and
too small to say any thing about" 3"
So the doings of society have been
less few.
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Milford chronicle., 1931-05-29

Waffles and spring chicken-yes
Strawberries.
Milford chronicle., 1931-05-29
FELTON, LAUREL
ARE VICTORS IN
D.L.A.A. GAMES

[COHtiHued from FirH PGgsl
the elbow, Imply famed for the
final out. Score:
Milford chronicle., 1931-05-29

In another week the grades in our
schools, from one to six, will be free
to plan what shall be their way OF
spending the summer. On Thurs
day the grammar school will have
its graduating exercises, and the
pupils will be able to say to those of
the higher grades, my, I'm glad l
don't have to go to school," for the
higher grades will have a few more
days to attend That will be pie to
the small boy, to say to his older
brother or sister, and he will not
lose the opportunity to get back at
the senior member for the jibes he
probably has played on him. Very
soon all will be gone their several
ways and will be separated until
fall. We hope the summer will be a
happy one for each pupil.
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The 1920" Bridge Club had as its
hostess this week, Mrs. Thomas Da-
Wis. Mrs. Walter X. Barrett sub
stituted for Mrs. C. D. Abbott.
~
The Mems Bridge Club met with
c. D. Abbott this week. George Reed
played for Harry Pierce.
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Little Marrilyn Jamison celebrat-
ed her third birthday on Saturday
afternoon of last week at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
wood JamisOn on North Walnut
This little chubby Miss had
a good time with her guests hunting
peanuts and pinning the tail on the
cat, and all the other games suitable
for the young folks. There is al
ways a big moment" for these par
ties and it is usually when the time
comes to go to the dining room for
the ice cream and cake. So it was
on Saturday, the dining room had
been decorated for the occasion with
yellow and pink. The cake was
pink with three little candles and
there was a favor for each guest,
and funny hats, too. Those who en-
joyed the party with Marrilyn were
Jean Davis, Louise Nailor, Marga
ret Wilkerson, Doris Wilkerson,
Janice Savage, Billy Denney and
Billy Mitten.
Milford chronicle., 1931-05-29

It was decided on Thursday that
the weather, no matter what kind,
Milford chronicle., 1931-05-29
This Will Create a FHrOre!
RAYON LINGERIE
Gowns! Cbemise! Panfies! BloomeI

Vests! SOmeS extra GzeSi
Thrifty buyers who know best will be as
founded at this group of rayon lingerie!
Cool as breeze for summer! Buy enough
for the entire season-now! Regular sizes.
PantieS and bloomers in extra sizes; limited
quantity in larger pieces. Peach and pink!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07
By T. S. GARRETT

BUENOS AIRES, April 7.-Ar- gentina, which has been receiving more immigrants than the United States, has closed her open door until it is barely ajar.
 C0nsuls have been instructed to discourage woul d-bc immigrants, and fees on passports of these peo- pie have been increased ten-fold. Tourists, however, are not affected.
 The government also has opened an office which grants free pas sage homeward to newcomers who have been unable to find work in this country. From the start more than 1.eoo applicants for the tickets appeared daily, and about 700 re- ceived them.
 Those repatriated were mostly Poles, Czechs, Italians, Greeks, and Turks and Syrians. Persons who speak the language of the country were barred from the ticket line and this prevented many Spaniards from getting a free trip to their old homes.
 In the five years from 1925 to 1929 inclusive, the arrivals aver aged more than 350,000 year. But departures kept the net increase
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07
Jinx Which Mars
 Uribmu's Flight
 Wakes Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, April 7s-Ar- eentinas military airplanes are un- der fire, and there is agitation for inodernizing the equipment of the air service.
 Criticism started with rush when Provisional President Uri- buru flew from Buenos Aires to Salta in beginning a tour of the provinces. The presidential parry flew in a French Aeropostale plane and. arrived on time.
 The five army planes which flew . with them from Buenos Aires as escort however, were strewn along the way. One by one they came down with motor trouble or other difficulties. One overturned but without injuries. Not one reached Salta.
 This showing created a clamor for .nyerhauling the air service equipment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07
YOUR BEST FRIEND


 YOUR DOG Treat him as te would treat you, Vote NO to City Ordinance No. 2U0. -adY.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07
CLERGY DEPART
 ON MISSIONARY
 BOAT FOR S|TKA
Presbyterian Pastors in Southeast Alaska to
 Annual Meeting

Fair winds and friendly tides should be vouchsafed the good ship Princeton, which sailed away from Juneau today for Sitka. The craft is a Presbyterian missionary boat, skippered by the Rev David Wag ner, with Mrs. Wagner in charge of the galley, and the Rev. Verne Swanson constituting the crew.
 The vessels company for the present voyage includes the Rev. c. c. Saunders, pastor of the Pres byterian Church in this city, and Mrs. Saunders: the Rev E. E. Bromley, pastor at Haines; the Rev. Edward Marsden, pastor at Metla- katla; the Rev. Samuel G. Davis, pastor at Kasaan; the Rev. George J. Beck, pastor at Ketchikan; the Rev. Russell F. Peterson, pastor at Wrangell; MT. and Mrs. Harry Willard, Mrs. J, M. Chase and Mrs. o. Carmichael of Juneau, and Miss June Barber Of Haines.
 The men are delegates to the annual Alaska Presbytery, and the women to the annual Alaska Pres byterial, both of which organiza- lions will meet at Sitka tomorrow for sessions of several days.
 The Presbytery will review the progress and discuss the plans of the various Presbyterian congre- gations in this part of Alaska The Presbyterial will concern itself with the church activities of the women adherents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07

PALM BEACH, Fla-Under any name, it is the fad of the hour Everybody is doing it, with more or less skill. The Scots call t tables; the ancient Romans, "ecripta duodecim"; the Persians, "nard"; the Egyptians, "tawulah7 or Tab; and Chaucer, the first of the English poets, 'ludus angli- corum; but they all mean back gammon."
 | Society-which means that po- ton of the community whose lead- ership in sociable customs is worth following-has enthusiastically talk en up the game. A bandit who intruded on the privacy of NJ and Mrs. M. C. Brokaw, wealthy New Workers, found them immersed in backgammon, they admitted.
 That event probably gave the ga. more publicity and impetlious than any single event in it's modern history Although about thou sand social registerites gathered in the Hotel Astor to play backgam- mon for a charity recently, the event got less space than the lone bandits intrusion on the BrokaW's s game.
 In spite of the fact that the fad is fairly new, the social leaders already are practicing innovations | on the game At recent house party here, the hostess, Mrs. Charles M. Hall, Of Chicago, organized a game outdoors in which the pieces were human beings instead of checkers, and huge dice were cast 1 to determine the plays.
 The popularity of the game prob ably is due to the need for but two players for contest and the use of dice in the play-the same dice that have made seven" and "elev- en" famous according to Harold Thorne, one of the nations authori- ties on the game, who has devised six new moves. Dice, he points out, were the first gambling de- vice used by human beings.
 The game frequently crops up in history. King James I of Scot land played it the night before he was assassinated. The manner of play had nothing to do with his | death, however.
 And there is a colorful story about the Duke of Albany and his tragic backgammon game in 1479. The Duke, challenged to a game, banteringly, by prisoner awaiting execution, consented to play. The game went on far into the night. No one know just how it hap pened, but the next morning the attendants found the dapper Duke slumped over the table, dead, the hilt of Q knife between his ribs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07
SPINS GREATEST DANGER, F3RCED
 PLANE LANDINGS

LANGLEY FIELD, Va, April 7.-An airplane pilot who turns back when his cngine f2ils i, a takeoff is counting a crash.
 This is one of the conclusions of the national advisory committee fer asrcnautics, from flight tests of 10 present-day conventional air planes ot study behavior in si5la- tions thought to lead to most crashes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07

Every third cup of coffee drunk in the United States comes through the port of New Orleans, the As- sociation of Commerce there says.
 The town Of Burlington, Ky. has two fire chiefs, one for day and the other for night duty. Each is paid $50 year.
 The recently opened F'ontana, N. O., copper mines are producing Il carloads Of ore daily.
 One-third of the members of the Forty second Texas legislature arc former students in the state uni- versity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07
Argentina Bars 'SOpen
 Door, to Alien Workers
4 ssociated Press Photo

under 100000.
 Nevertheless, census figures show that the population of Argentina doubles itself every g years. It is now between 100000 and 12,oOo,- 900.
 Hitherto immigrants have been welcomed by liberal laws. The newcomer was the guest of the na- ton for his first three days in the country, then could get farm under liberal homestead laws, If need be, he could even get seed for planting his first crop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07

Tests showed that convention al plane will fall into a spin when Ia turn is attempted in 6 s6alied glide, if the ship has sufficient
 longitudinal control to stall 1t. It was found that serious accidents following engine failure in take eff are prcpebly duo either to the piana's s.,rikiHg the ground While 2 -,.lpting turn, or falling into
 spin from stalled glide.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07

--.77 Gulf this surrounded by three high central Pa respectively southern Inter precipitation has twenty Considerable British
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07

MRS. WILSON ON WAY, HOME
 Mrs A. N. Wlsan, wife of Dr. Wilson ySt Ksnn9eata. .is q passsn- gor on the AlasAa e.l route home. She has been v.5itiGg ia tle, Ssatas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-07
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WEATHER BUREAU The " eUt1ler
 (By the U S. Weather Bureau)
tBy the U. S. Weather Bureau)

vicinity beginning at
 Showers tonight Wednesday fair and moderate south
Evening star., 1931-12-11

HAVE YOUR SHOES HEELS RE-
TAPPED-while shopping. During your
shopping trip, let us straighten the heels
of your shoes, while you relax in our
Hair Dressing Section. Leather heels,
25c; rubber heels, 35c.
HAIR DRESSING, SECOND FLOOR
Evening star., 1931-12-11

ORDER YOUR PERSONAL GREET
ING CARDS AT ONCE. To your out
of-town friends, we suggest you send
any of the lovely cards we have depicting
Winter scenes in Washington. Many of
our cards are exclusively here.
ENGRAVING, FIRST FLOOR
Evening star., 1931-12-11

And-for the debutante-noth-
ing could be smarter than one
of these little bunny" wraps
the chic little coat sketched,
$3.50.
Others $3.50 to S29.S0
MISSES WALNUT ROOM, THIRD FLOOR.
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II Thrilling Mystery
md AdUenture on
HDeSertedSchoOner.
HSforyWhichW iU
Hold You to the
Last Word.

HEY sighted her sails along toward
dusk, thought her an island trader
working toward Hawaii, and forgot
- But at dawn she was standing up
% close to starbOard that they could almost toss
pebble on her deck.
~Queer," said Capt Dunning. Last night
The was on a northwest tack, six miles away II
= foot Now she lies almost square across our
bow"
cit Is queer, sir" said Ted Loughridge, first
mate Of the Pacific freighter Coldwater. He
was tall, lean young officer, product Of the
new school of seamen, totally unlike the bearded,
grizzled veteran, Dunning.
Now he narrowed his eyes. squirting in the
sun.
'.Heuo!" he exclaimed There's no one on
deck"
"Be CAD I believe you're right" said the
captain. Get me my glasses, viii you, Mr..
Loughridge?"
Quickly the captain swept the deck of the
schooner with the binoculars, bringing them to
rest finally on the high, sloping stern.
western Star" he read aloud. Seattle.
No, there's no one on deck" He paused, the
glasses still leveled, went on quietly. mot even
at the wheel. It's dashed"
He lowered the glasses.
WED better look into this" he said. "She
seems deserted. Have a boat launched, Mr..
Loughridge. Wen board her"
Twenty minutes later Capt Dunning, First
Mate Loughridge and four seamen, including
Anse Barkly, an old windjammer bos'n. stood
on the deck of the Western Star.
The deck was clean and tidy the schooners
sails fulI-set for the southeasterly trades, and
neatly tied. Her brasses were highly polished.
There were numerous signs of recent human
activity, but none, however, Of human life.
'Hm-mm," said the master Of the Coldwater,
sone Of the boats Is gone" All eyes turned to
the port davis, which swung clear and empty.
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illustrated BY Paul KrOesen.

below. SIR" he began. Something ye'd better
know"
what Is it," said the mate.
tits just this sir-there's some one else on
this ship besides we two"
THE mate became serious We'll who is It?
Have you seen him?"
mo- sir. That I have not" In the bin
nacle light the old seamans face was strained
apprehensive. at was this way, sir. At
bells I turned in for short nap below. About
an hour ago I awoke, feelin' warm. There
was somebody in the cabin with me.
EFT was pitch dark, sir. an I couldn't see
him. I could just sorta feel him there, sir
loOkin' At me. got up quick on my elbow an
said: Who's that?'
s~rhere wasn't sound, SIR; not sound, but
knew he was moving. An minute later
the door to the fo'c'sIe shut-very soft. sir.
81 took me q Hight. sir" the bos'n continued,
"an' searched the fO'c's1e. There wasn't no
one"
The mate spat over the side.
"You could have imagined all this bos'n.
Dreamed It. And the door-it could have been
shut by the roll of the ship
"That's likely. sir" the bosn agreed. "But
-" he paused, squirting furtively back along
the deck.
"But what?"
'Theres other things, sir. Little things I've
run cuttings that's queer, just as queer"
His eyes cleaned In the light. '"The wheel,
SIR for one. It was dashed with an odd knot
not q seaman's knot at all"
why didn't you say something about it
when you found it?"
az didn't think much about it, sir, at the
time And foods been disappearin' from the
galley.
'How do you know?"
81 got two loaves of bread, sir, out Of the
store last night We had one at mess. This
morning the other loaf was gone"
There was a pause. The mate laughed.
IT took it," he said gruf1y IT was hungry
when left the watch. Look here, boS'n," he
continued in stern but kindly tone, you're
letting the mystery about this ship get the best
of you. You haven't seen or heard a thing
that can't be explained. Have you, now?"
How do you mean sir?"
''The bread the door closing, all that other
stuff. Forget it." The mate grinned for he
was young, glanced at the sky and became busi-
neSslike. THE winds stiRening up a Bit" he
said. keep an eye on that mainsT and If it
looks like gale give me q call"
With this he turned on his heel and went
below. His air was confident, but it was mainly
to reasslIre old Barkly. And when he turned
in, ia the masters cabin adjoining the salon, he
turned the lamps IN the salon high and propped
the door open.
1t was not that First Mate LoughrIdge was
afraid. Far from it.
But-he hadn't touched Q certain loaf OF
bread.
Some sixth sense awOAe him. he lay very
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stin, hardly breathing then slowly. carefully
turned his head.
The lights in the salon, which he had left
burning high, we're low now-so low that he
could hardly discern the outline Of the 0Oor.
Within the tiny cabin the darkness was stygian,
impenetrable.
The next instant he became aware OF two
things sound and an odor.
The sound was barely audible. It was the
sound of breathing. Some one-sOmething-
was in the cabin and near him, very near.
The odor was indescribable. It was heavy,
revolving His stomach crawled.
Unaccountably quixotically. he gave the Thing
warning.
"If ever get my hands on yOu." he said
loudly "In wiring your neckl" And flung him.
self out Of the bunk.
There was cultural, aninaal-like sound the
shadow of a bulk in the doorway, then the door
slammed shut in his face.
He turned up the lights unlocked lantern
from the wall and went carefully through the
forecastle.
wild goose chase" he told himself finally.
HE could be hiding IN . hundred places. And
laughing at me-"
He went on deck.
DAWN was just breaking. The wind was
where he had left it-south by southeast
and it had neither increased nor decreased In
force. The sea was a smoky. tumbled mass.
matching the gray SKY. Inefe Woulo De NO SUM
today.
Old Anse gave him weary worn smile. The
mate took the wheel silently. He was thinking.
Anse ambled on forward, brewed coffee. came
aft with some of it In can for the mate.
I'm takin' me bit Of a nap before the next
watch, sir" he said. I'm doin' me sleeptn' In
the day now. An do you mind if have bit
Of grog to quiet me nerves? found some In
the stores" q
go ahead, but be careful below" he added.
81 had a run-in with your night prowler mysef1
just before daybreak. Now mind yourself and
Wen set trap tonight and catch him" 1
But the trap was never set. For at O'CLOCK
when the mate, tired from nine-hour battlg
with the surging, sweeping seas and alarmed al
old Anses absence, dashed the wheel and went
below, horrible sight met his eyes,
The bosn was stretched out In the mates
bunk staring with sightless eyes at the ceiling.
10-inch butcherknife had been driven through
his heart
Mad, black rage Surged through the mates
brain. It was not alone the -blooded bru-
tally of the murder that caused 1t. He and
the bos'n had travelled the same ships together
for seven years and an affectionate attachment
had sprung up between them.
Something went animal In him. He turned,
crouching, his fingers curled like claws-then
suddenly froze in his tracks.
The Thing was standing In the door. regards
ing him.
"Don't move" hoarse voice croaked. "Donf
mI Tes u n,a ~ s do1S y starinv a.
It was . man-and yet not man. It was
the ghost OF mantle living carcass Of
man-vclad In griny, tattered rags. Above the
rags eyes gleamed-deep sunk, tortured, gilt
tering-dreadful eyes. The Thing was grizlning
woldshly-and where its tight SCARED lips
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