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Milford chronicle., 1931-10-02
LINCOLN CITY

Through the cooperation of the
| Crowell Publishing Company, OuI
| school is observing its annual edu-
cational craftsmanship week. To the
friends of our school we invite
your new or renewal subscriptions.
We solocit your patronage on the
! basis of the editorial merit of the
magazines.
The smiles of each pupil were
snapped by the photographer last
week. The pictures will be received
in a few days.
Prof. Ruth reports 100 per cent
membership in the following asso-
Citations: National Educational AS
sociatiOn, Delaware State Teachers
Association and Sussex County Tea
chers Association.
Miss Heath and Mrs. Morris will
observe Thursday. at the George
town Demonstration School.
After spending two weeks at her
summer home at Slaughter Beach
with her parents, relatives and
friends, Mrs. Ira Henderson and
daughter Barbara returned to their
home at Fairfield, Pa, on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lodge of
Camden and John Lodge and family
of Shawnee were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eurie Donovan on Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Walls and Miss Dora
Calhoun spent Tuesday of last
week at Frankford as the guest of
Rev. and Mrs. ]. H. Gardner.
re i
home from visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Florence Clendaniel and
family at Baltimore, Md.
Roscoe Wetherley of Long Island
City, N. Y, spent last week with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weth- |
erley and sister, Mrs. Cora Time
well.
Mrs. Jennie Morrison is visiting
relatives in Wilmington.
Rev. John w. Wootten of Will
mington spent Friday night with his
brother, Paul Wootten and family.
Mrs. Mary Moore of Blenheim, N.
j., is spending the week with Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Clendaniel.
/Mr. and Mrs Harold Caswell of
Long Island City, Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Marques of New York City,
VIM: COlegrOve, wife and daughters
Marian and Doris Ann and Mrs.
Giles Watt of Chester spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
Nlendaniel.
Mrs. VIM. Peterson of Frederick,
accompanied with Mrs. Edward
are spending the week in
Clayton, Newfeld, Williamstown
and Millville, N. j.. and will return
home by the way of North East, Nd,
md will visit Mrs. Fitzgerald's fa-
her, Rev. and Mrs. ]. w. Pretty {
nan.
Miss Alice Jester of Milford spent
he weekend with the Misses Flor {
nee and Mildred Heath. t
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Jones and S
Evelyn, Rebecca and I'M /
gene of Seaford visited Mr.. and {
Irs. Paul Wootten on Sunday. l
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Deats of Will l
nington spent the weekend with a
Ter parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph /
alhoun. i
Mrs. Della LeCompte is spending a
ONE time with relatives in Will t
lington and Camden, N. J. Il
Rally Day will be observed on i;
unday at both morning and even a
lg services. A
10 a. m. Rally Day program.
II a. m. Church school. Our "
chool is increasing in numbers d
II were present last Sunday. t.
Slaughter Neck: Church school v
m. Preaching p. m. with special S
usic. Rev. j. F. Willis, pastor
Call at Morrison's Store for Pet Il
$ Bread. adv s,
Owls have two pairs of evelids. Il
Milford chronicle., 1931-10-02
FIRE DESTROYS
AT GREENWOOD
rContinNed from First Paael

modernly equipped and its destruc-
tion will be keenly felt. It is said
the mill will be rebuilt.
This is the second large fire to oc-
cur in Greenwood and vicinity in
less than a week The home and
barn of C. L. Christopher, near
Greenwood, being destroyed a few
nights ago, entailing loss of $10,-
900. Seven cows and two horses
perished in that fire.
Milford chronicle., 1931-10-02

Mrs. F. w. Lawson and daughter
Margaret.
Miss Mildred Dasey spent the
weekend with Miss Pearl Rogers.
Mrs. Sallie Johnson and children
had as their dinner guests Sunday
Miss Vergie Rust and Barnard Car
mean.
Milford chronicle., 1931-10-02
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday, October 4, 1881.
1000 a. m.-Bible School.
HOO a. m.-Morning worship and
sermon.
1880 p. m.-Song service and ser
mon.
Rev. Norman c. Andrews, of Ma
rion, Md. will have charge of these
services.
The publis is cordially invited.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Branch of The First Church of
Christ Scientist
in Boston, Massachusetts
Services every Sunday morning at
eleven o'clock in Grange Hall in Mil
ford, Delaware. --...
Milford chronicle., 1931-10-02

What we would like to know is
where those free traders who are
making so much noise now, were
back in the 1928 campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

mot concentrate we do not remem- Der. That is as static as the North Star.
 What is concentration? It is for |getting, forgetting everything. ab- solutely everything but the thing we are trying to get.
 How can we forget? Our minds are cluttered with million things a day, that is, the minds of older people are. The tempo of living with its increased responsibilities, its too great variety of things to do, to plan for, to keep in order, the very question of maintenance makes or our brains a composite radio center with a thousand stations merging, sending and receiving all at the same time.
 Is 1t any wonder we cannot con centrate? When my correspondent told me she lived in small quarters with other relatives crowded in there was at least no doubt in my mind as to her case.
 No solitude, no real withdrawal for her away from noise, confusion and the close impression of other personalities. The constant iniictIon of other personalities. The constant. infiiction of other personality counts for so much in our lives to our cost!
 To concentrate becomes easier by practice. Get off to a quiet place, even if you have to seek the reading room of a library. Forget the world, yourself, your troubles. even the tables, lamps and chairs around you. Live for each printed page you turn. At the end of each chapter review each episode in your mind. FIX IL. Don't strain nor worry if you cant. In time it will come.
 Children are different. They lack concentration because their interests pull them in other directions. The secret of teaching concentration In children is to separate them from those other interests. or to have the interest in specific thing you wish him to remember stronger than his intaract ir, a nNt hing elSe at the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

It's smart to be Russian. And doubly smart if your Russian frock is q tunic.
 The unquestioned smartness of today's jaunty model, accentuates the youth of age.
 It combines black canton crepe with scarlet red crepe, so charm insly appropriate for the festivities of the holiday season. A black braided cord belt with tassel ends. nips the natural waistline. You'll adore the becommingness of the sun burst effect of the neckline It is caught at the center with a black enamel buckle.
 This attractive model Style No. 138 may be had in sizes IA, 1G, IS. 20 years, 36, 38 and 40 inches bust.
 Another suggestion is black wool jersey worn with a suede belt.
 Rust red crepe marocain, black velvet and yellow and brown supple tweed mixture are lovely for it's development.
 Size 16 requires 5-8 yards 39- inch with 1 yard 30-inch contrasting and 1 7-8 yards 35-inch lining.
 We suggest that when you send for your pattern, you order copy of our large Winter Fashion Masa- zine. It should be in every home for, of course, every woman wants to look her best without great eX- pense. and this book points the way. It also contains excellent Xmas suggestions.
 Price of BOOK 10 cents.
 Price of PATTERN 15 cents in stamps or coin (coin is preferreO. Wrap coin carefully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

"Women are interested in three things" remarked Peter to Roger one evening when the families had met for a backgammon game. The men found themselves left high and dry while Lois and Nancy discussed some new curtainns.
 And those three things are?" queried Roger. 'Reducing, children and curtains. I suppose when we are not around they tear us to pieces, so perhaps we really should say they have four objects of peren- nial interest"
 Nancy and Lois were so deep in the discussion of some new glazed chintZ hangings that they never even heard the men. It seems that Lois had seen some rosy pink glazed chintz with a floral design in creamy white. The curtains had a valance, very full. It had three parallel rows of corded shirring. The valance it. self was scalloped. And the edges of both hangings and valance were fin ished with creamy white cotton ball fringe. They were really most effective when up.
 "An did you know" chattered on Lois "that nowadays most of the over draperies are really draped. They are looped back, but the tie back or looping cord is placed high on the window frame. It may come up to the middle of the upper pane. These hangings fall to the floor but the high draping gives them a long, sweeping air. And most of the hang ings are rufflcd, using the same or contrasting material with hemmed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

1 was still right. But the pressure
 of that arm was growing a little too tight. She stirred uneasily and
 drew away.
 Max Gordan reached his other hand out, tilted her chin, and
 brought his lips down on hers forcibly.
 Corrinne gasped and pulled away. And as she did so, in the
 mirror opposite, she saw Clifford Becker's reflection. As quickly 1t disappeared.
 | At once she jumped to her | feet.
 "Go away! oh. hate. l hate you, I hate you! l hate all men! You're g. low, sneaking blackguard. You came here and pretended to be a a friend and then made love to me-. And you call yourself teacher!" She grabbed the mans hat and coat from the chair where he had tossed them and threw them at
 him. Now go!" She turned back, weakened and shaking. to meet Clifford's cynical eyes.
 Seems to be speciality of yours to order men out of the house." Clifford said. You're bet ter than Shakespeare's shrew. Where are the rolling pins? No wonder Harry is thinner"
 Harry thinner?" For the first time it dawned on her that he was. But she couldn't think about that now.
 swell, we might as well come to terms" Clifford said then. T want the emerald. Still want it, I mean"
 Ut isn't mine," Corrinne answer ed. Ut belongs to Sue. It's in Harry's safety deposit box
 Thanks" He sat down and leaned forward. That's what I wanted to know. You're to get the |knick-knack for me-" "Oh no, Pm not!' "Want me to tell about the scene you staged tonight? It would r ake q good story for old Harry to hear wouldn't it? I need some money It's more than poker. It's scrap with a girl. And you're going to get me that stone and keep still about it. I'll substitute an imitation and they'll think the substitution was made some time before the gem was put in there. What do you say?'
 "Go ahead and tell about the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
YOUR CHILDREN
WNip&bezsRarau
 1Cl0ol BY MA SERVICE. INC (

My boy cannot concentrate and l cannot teach him because I never knew how to concentrate myself" writes mother. will you teach us both how to do so? I have no memory for anything any more and find that 1 cannot follow the story in a book enough to remember 1t, or even tell a simple radio story aft CT I have heard it. I'm sirapIy hopeless and l fear that Buddy IS going to be the, same way"
 Oh, dear! How I long to lay my head on that woman's shoulder and say, Same here, sister," By Satur- day night I couldn't name the Presi- dent of the United States offhand. My memory is getting to be what we used to call in freak bridge "nullo," or hand without any trump.
 And memory is triumph, moreover my friend put her finger on the but ton when she said that concentra- ton meant memory, or vice versa. For if we do not concentrate we do not remember. If we do not give our undivided attention to a thing it is like carving our initials in water. It closes over and the inn pression is gone.
 That never changes. If we do
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

scene. Harry will understand. You know I hated that man. You heard me order him away"
 "A good act. You get better every time. But you can't expect me to believe that it was real, can you?" q don't expect you to believe anything but I know that you know I haven't done anything. But you're so crooked yourself you think everybody else has a distorted view on life
 Look here, Corrinne, you know that if go to Harry with tale he'll be uncomfortable. And the maid also saw that little show. I notion ed to her. It was too good to miss. You didn't know you had an audi ence. Two peoples testimonies are better than one."
 Suddenly Corrinne's head came up. It's go, Clifford. I'll get the stone for you in exchange for. silence" NEXT: COrrinnc's plot. Copyright, 1880. NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY.

8Sh<0hN
 JUANITA SELIM is murdered cfude LYDIA CARR, the maid; JOHN c. DRAKE, JUDGE MAR 8HALL. Nita's landlord, to whom n11e paid no rent, and owner of tlBc gun and silcnccr with which Gl1e was shot; POLLY BEALE and CLIvE HAMMOND, FLORA MILES 1n NIta's closet at the time of the murder reading note winch she thinks is from her husband. TRA- CEY; JANET RAYMOND, RALPH HAMMOND, who was engaged to N1ta hut found out that DEXTER 8PRAGUE who did write the note. was her lover. and probably Nita's partner in bIackInaiI.
 Lydia has been practically cleared, and furnished an alibi for Sprague. Ralph Hammond Is no longer under great suspicion SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR DUN- DEE wants now to find out who paid Nita $fO,OOO since her arrival in Hamilton. Lydia has arranged Tor Nfta's cremation. as instructed, and Is given permission to take from the house the dress which Nita chose for her shro,Id and which 1SuAhstSC suSIVttS lS ~ uTcSSs Dundee intends to photograph the body in the dress. Lydia says she doesn't know where Nita kept the JcwcIry, but that 1t was in some secret place in the house.
 ELMER RAWLINS, Nita's odd job man volunteers the infOrma- ton that he made the footprints under the window that led the pO- lice to think the shot was fired from outside. and says that papers were burned in the furnace the night before the murder. Dundee asks PENNY GRAIN if there is secret hiding place in the ScIim house, which used to be her fathers, and learns there may be . "simplc and ingenious arrange mcnt."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER xxx.


 It was exactly 12 o'clock when Lydia Carr, accompanied by De- tective Collins of the homicide squad carrying a small suitcase, arrived at the district attorneys office.
 T kept my eye on her every min ute of the time. to see that there wasn't no shenanigans," Collins in- formed Dundee and Sandcrson inn portantly, callous to the fact that the maid could hear him. "But l let her bring along everything she said she needed to lay the body out !. in. Was that right? 7 "Right!" agreed the district at torney, as Dundee opened the suit case upon Sanderson's desk.
 The royal blue velvet dress lay, neatly folded on top. Dundee shook out its folds. It looked remarkably fresh and new, in spite of the years 1t had hung in Nita Selims various clothes closets, preserved for only God knew what tender memories Perhaps the beautiful little dancer had intended all those years that it should be her shroud.
 "Ch. it's lovely" Penny Grain, who was looking on, cried out in voluntarily. Tt looks like French model"
 Its a copy of French model. You can see by the label on the back of the neck Lydia answered, her one good eye softening for Penny.
 "So it isl" Dundee agreed, and took out his penknife to snip the threads which fastened the white satin, gold -lettered label to the frock. "Pierre Model. Copied by Simonson's-New York City" he read aloud and slipped the little square of satin into the envelope containing the murdered womans will, for temporary safckeeping. "Well, Penny. I'm glad you like the dress, for Pm going to ask you to do the mannikin stunt in it as soon as Carraway arrives with his camera"
 Penny turned very pale. but she said nothing in protest, and Dundee continued to unpack the suitcase. His masculine hands looked clumsy as he handled the costume slip and miniature dancing set'-brassiere and "step- ins"-all matching, of flimiest flesh-colored chiffon and fine lace. His fingers flnched from contact with the switch of long. silky black curls.
 "She bought all them after we came to Hamilton" Lydia offered in her harsh flat voice, pointing to the undergarments. Them black moire pumps and them French stockings are brand new. too. . Hundred-guage silk them stockings are, and never on her feet"
 Ready for me?" Carraway had appeared in the doorway. carrying his biggest camera and tripod.
 Yes, Carraway. Just the dress, Penny l want full length front, back and side views of Miss Grain wearing this dress, Carraway. Flashlights, of course. Better take the pictures in Miss Grains office" Dundee di rected. "You stay here, Lydia. l want to talk with you while that job is being done"
 "Yes. sir" Lydia answered and accepted without thanks the chair he offered.
 'I suppose you have read the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
 ? by11laroery Hale.
0 teJt eY NeA sEKNtcE. ING.

Max Gordan had come for no req son whatsoever, as far as Corrinne was able to determine, except that he wanted to see her. But this knowledge didn't make her feel in- dependent and like a woman of the world to-day. She was scared, nerv- ous, hoping Harry wouldn't come home, although how she could keep from serving tea to personable young men who dropped in around five o'clock she didn't quite know. Besides, he was older. Much older than Harry. His brown hair was a little gray at the temples.
 And then, because she was .nerv- ous and excited, somehow she found herself spilling all her wor- ries to him.
 And comforting arm slipped around her shoulders. A reassur- ing arm and she didn't move. She needed to be told that the world
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
Send your money and order to Pattern Department, Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Conn.

Hamilton Morning News to-day LYdia?" Dundee began, when the door had closed upon Penny and CarraWay.
 "1 haVc!'
 May l have that paper, chief? Thanks! Now Lydia. l want you to read again the paragra phs that are headed New York, May 25, and tell us if the facts are cor rect"
 Lydia accepted the paper and her single eye scanned the following lines obcdiently:
 New York, May 25.
 Mrs Juanita Leigh Seiim, who was murdered Saturday after noon in Hamilton, ---, was known along Broadway as Nita Leigh, chorus girl and specially dancer. Her last kncWn address in New York was No West 54th street, where she had d three-room apartment. According to the superintendent, E. J. Black, Miss Leigh, as he knew
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

Bayer Aspirin will "save the day. It will always ease a throbbing head. Quiet a grum- bling tooth. Relieve nagging pains of neuralgia or neuritis.
 Check a sudden cold. Even rheumatism has lost it's terrors for those who have learned to depend on these tablets.
 Gargle with Bayer Aspirin at the first suspicion of sore throat, and reduce the infection. Look for Bayer on the box and the word Genuine in red. Genuine Bayer Aspirin does not depress the heart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

that makes cleaning more of prob lem of course," Nancy sighed.
 "I know it; I wish Peter had some stock in dry cleaning establish ments. We certainly patronize them more than we used to-"
 With which they came back to backgammon with start.
 Who wants information regarding Curtain Making? Write to Nancy Page, care of the Democrat, cnclos- ing stamped, scIf-addrcsscd en- vc!opc, asking for her lcaflct on that subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
FEE L ] MEAN ?

Don't be helpless when you suddenly get a headache. Reach in your pocket for immediate relief. If you haven t any Bayer Aspirin with you, get some at the first drugstore you come to. Take a tablet or two and be rid of the pain. Take promptly. Nothing is gained by waiting to see if the pain will leave of its own accord. It may grow worse! Why postpone relief?
 There are many times when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

picoted or pinked edges. depending upon the material. The ruffle may be pleated instead of shirred, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12
CAT, STAGE AND SCREEN
 FAN, DEAD OF OLD AGE

Laporte. Ind, (UP)-Mike. a TO- year-old cat that has not missed sec ing a moving picture or vaudeville act at the Laporte theater since it was built, has died of old age.
 The animal was owned by the house manager and always sat on the theater piano watching the films the first night they were shown. Other nights he walked around the screen to find where the players went
 Mike had been used in many vaudeville acts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

In the last five years world auto- motive registrations have increased 29.7 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

Argentenia now has more miles of arilways than any other Latin American country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

"NIOWADAYS no woman ~ need be afraid of birth days," John Boles says. "Charm isn't by any means measured by years!
 "One of the most alluring women I know is .. But it wouldn't be fair to tell! No one would ever guess-and she's admired wherever she goes.
 "These days not only stage and screen stars but hundreds of other women have learned a very important secret of al- lure. YOUTH is recognized for the priceless thing it is ;. |. complexions sarekeptglowing."
 < < <
 How amazingly the famous stars keep youth!
 "To keep youth, guard con- plexion beauty" they will tell you. "Keep your skin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

tenptingly smooth, alluringly aglow!"
 The actresses famous for their charm the world over use Lux Toilet Soap, and have for years. So we'll known is their preference for this fragrant, beautifully white soap that it is found in theater dressing rooms everywhere is official in all the great film studies,
 Ofthe countless Hollywood, Broadway, European stars who use this white soap, some have the fine-grained skin that is inclined to dryness; some the skin that tends to be oily; some the in-between skin ...
 Whatever your individual type may be, you, too, will find Lux Toilet Soap the per- feet soap-so neutral, SO bland is its effect on the skin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-12

NEXT: COrrinnc's plot. Copyright, 193O NEA Service, Incl
The Washington times., 1931-07-09
INDIANS. SHREK
ON GIN DIET !.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., July
e.-Some of the eight Indians
appearing in a rodeo at an
amusement pier here went on
the warpath, terrifying their audi
ence with blood.curdling war.
whoops. Their manager and Gus
todian, H. s. Hasley, surprised
at the unusual interest they be.
gan showing in their work, In.
Nestigated.
His investigation resulted in
The arrest Of Morris Seaman, ~,
OF Tuckerton. And the inspira-
ton for the realistic perform.
ance of his charges, Mr.. Has.
ley found, was the age-old sttmu.
lant of aboriginal activity
"firewater."
United States Commissioner
Herbert r. Voorhees, held Sea.
man under $500 bail on a charge
OF having sold gin to Govern.
ment wards.
The Washington times., 1931-07-09
Toilet Prison Guard
Injured bH COnDict

JOLIET, III, July 8 GN.ij .
Leroy Miller, convict in the
State Penitentiary fiber shop, yes
terday attacked and injured
Andrew Slash. a guard, Slash
vas taken to the prison hospital
after Miller hurled two iron bolts
at him and struck him on the
shoulder with an iron bar.
The Washington times., 1931-07-09
WidOlO, 64, Marries
Italian Teacher, 36

Fortunate Porotto, SO, formerly
OF 1865 Connecticut Ave. N. W.,
and Mrs. Susan DeForrest Parker,
64-year-old widow of DR.. Charles
T. Parker, were married yesterday
at Wenham, Mas. according to
word received here.
Young Porotto was a teacher
of italian in washington. The
youthful bridegroom and his wife
have left for q honeymoon trip
abroad and on their return will
make their home at Coteshabbie,
the Parker estate at Wenham.
The Washington times., 1931-07-09

The very minute you put your
feet in a TIZ bath you can feel
cool comfort-comfort that lasts
for "a hours-soaking in as all
ache and pain are drawn out.
Acids and poiSons-the cause Of
pain, bad odors, itching, burning
and swelling-are destroyed. Tired
muscles Soothed and revived. Ten
der feet made hardy-ready to
carry you happily on your way.
All druggists sell TIZ tablets.