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Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
OLD TIMER REMEMBERS

When Senator .Caraway was {
o the comedian of the Congress {
siOnal Record.
o When Nina Van Zandt was {
o a front page personality. c
o. When picture of red G
raven had advertising value. c
o When the boys stood on the G
o corner to watch the hobble @
skirts hobble by. G
o When the novels of the Rev. @
e. P. Roe were considered O
o sensational. O
o T." When girls waist was O
o never squeezed by anything O
o but corset before she was O
o engaged. o
o. When they used a crooked o
o stick to locate oil lands in o
o stead of federal officials. o
o The Pathfinder. o
q o o o o 90 OF 10000 g
On the side of a negro preachers
home in South Georgia is sign:-
Marring, Preaching and White
on short notice.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
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HAPPENI GS
IN AND
ABOUT TOWN
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Spring weather is close by.
PlOw and plant your garden.
Palm Sunday church services.
Easter flowers and new clothes
BE sure to go to the Century Club
on March 20 at p. Ill.
Shad and herring are in market ;
but prices are very high.
Plant first, then cultivate and
finally harvest vegetables from your
own garden.
The Ladies Aid Society of Shaw
nee have postponed their social I'M
til further notice.
The Home and School Association
of the Cedar Neck School will give
u bake Saturday, April 4.
1t will cost less to grow your own
vegetables than it will to buy them,
and they are always fresh.
Don't miss the benefit Fashion
Show at the New Century Club on
Monday evening, March 30.
The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet on Thursday
afternoon, April 2, at three o'clock
with Mrs. Willis Hammond.
The Home Missionary Society OF
the Avenue NJ e. Church will meet
in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 81,
at $3.50 p. m. A fun attendance is de-
sired.
Professional models will assist
the local models in the benefit Fash
ion Show at the New Century Club,
Monday evening. March 80, at eight
O'Clock.
Ladies', you will enjoy seeing how
"A Tragedy Was Averted" by cor
rect garments at the New Century
benefit Fashion Show, Monday eve
ming. March 80.
Don't fail to see the three act
sketch "A Tragedy Averted" in con-
nected with the Fashion Show, Mon
day evening, March 80, in the New
Century Club rooms.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Ave
nue NJ r. Church will meet in the
Chapel on Wednesday afternoon, !
April l at 3 o'clock. All members |
are asked to come out.
Miss Florence Singer, the return
ed missionary, who so delighted her !
in the Avenue NJ. +. Church |
in December last, comes to us again
on the evening of April 10 i'll the
chapel. Keep in mind the date.
An evenings entertainment will
be given by a class of girls from the
Sharp's School of Expression, Viii
mingtOn, on Monday, April 20. The
place is the new Century Club and
The time is p. m. Admission 35c.
Ecworth League at 6:45. On with
your presence! You are only one but
you are that one. Easter Sunday
there will be pageant THE Glory
Of the Cross" Names of the MEM
bers Of the cast will appear next
week.
Watch this paper for fun details
the home talent enter
ainment on April % in the Plaza
given for the benefit of the hospital.
Dur town as you know has plenty
)f splendid talent and under the'di-
'ection of an experienced coach, you
ire assured by an evening of full
and fun. ,
Edward NJ. Davis of Wilmington {
las been named a member of the
General committee OF the Brother La
oOd of Railroad Trainment to be in {
harge of a reception and dinner in d
onor of Willnam N. DOak, recently
ppOinted Secretary of Labor, to be h
eld Thursday evening, April 90, in I
he MayhOwer Hotel, Washington, d. I
:. President Hoover and other cab a
net members have been invited to v
ttend the affair. S
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
FROLICS

Miss Alma Teas, daughter of MI
and Mrs. John Teas celebrated her
twelfth birthday on Friday. In the
evening she invited some of her
friends to her home on North Wal
nut street and entertained them with
radio party. Radio is q new name
Tor the popular "bingO" and the eve
ming must have been one of real
pleasure for this game appeals to
young and old alike. The prize for
winning the most times went to
Margaret Hammond. Other games
were played for which Marian Simp-
son was given Il prize for "being
good" at the game. Decorations for
the party were green and white.
Gifts are always u part of the
birthday party and of course Alma
appreciated the lovely ones she got.
The guests besides those mentioned
were Jane HTerson, Marian Affem,
Beatrice Johnson, Betty ManlOve,
Margaret Deputy and Doris wilkins.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
ENTERTAINMENT AT CEDAR g.
GROVE SCHOOL HOUSE

Cedar Grove p. II. A. will give an
entertainment on Tuesday night,
March 81. Special music and read
ings by Mrs. Rodney, a little black
face sketch and play called "The
Family Failing" There will he ice
cream for sale and cake will be
given with it. Come out and help a
good cause.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
MOVED TO DOVER

John Ingram and family moved
from Milford to Dover yesterday. Mr..
Ingram sold his residence in South
Milford. to DR.. West, veterinarian,
and bought q home and twenty-six
acres of land at the south boundary
of Dover. fronting on the boulevard
and extending back to the river. He
has lived in Milford for most of his
life time.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
REDDEN

There will be Sunday School at 2
o'clock at Faith Church, Sunday af-
ternoon, April 5th; preaching at 8
O'Clock by the pastor, Rev. V. c.
Littleton. Revival services that night
beginning at 7.30. Rev. Ralph will
deliver the message.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27

One of the most enjoyable parties
of the week was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin P. Messick on Tuesday
evening. The crowd arrived in a
hilarious mood, it seemed to be in
the air, and until the last good
nights were said everyone had a
good time. Mrs. Messick is so hos
pltable, and with Mr.. Messick, who
is geniality itself, they made ideal
hosts. Not until almost time to go
home did the guests know that the
party was in celebration of Mrs.
Messick's birthday. The secret was
out when tray of big peppermints,
with a lighted candle on each one
was passed. Congratulations and
good wishes followed. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Toad
vine, Mr.. and Mrs. John C.. Trultt,
Mr.. and Mrs. I. D. Short. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard. Mr.. and
Mrs. George NJ. Sipple, Mr.. and Mrs.
7. Carlisle Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. N.
NJ. Stokes, Miss Lena Short, DR.. and
Mrs. Clyde Nelson, and Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Marshall Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

FOR SALF;-Tsed clover seed, eastern
grown adapted. 20 cents per ID. $l2.00
per bushel. Any quantity. S. J. Wilson
K Son. Milton. Del. m27-2t
FOR SALE-Large size Heatrola, in
use only five months, as good as new.
Can be bought cheap. Dorothy Beck
Hail. 2ll North Walnut street, Milford,
m27-tf
FOR SALE-Delco plant. good as new
Eastern Shore Electric Co., at C. H..
KOeppel Gravel HID. Georgetown. Del
m27-2t
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27

Mrs. Messick again entertained
Thursday afternoon. Details will be
given next week. She is having a
series of parties for the enjoyment
of her friends.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
STAYTONSVILLE

The Sunday School meets at two
O'Clock Sunday afternoon. Topic:
''Jesus, the Worlds Saviour" Isa-
iah 35:5-1O. Everybody welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
SPRING

Never before in the lives OF the
present generation has the need for
help been so keenly felt as during
this winter. And never before has
help been given so generously, so
whOle-heartedly, as at the same
time. The Kings Daughters, who
have done an unbelievable amount
OF work during the cold months,
have had many examples of gener-
osity shOwns them. Most of them
have been cited, but one that passed
by without comment was the giGt Of
the proceeds from a basketball game
that was made and given unsOlicit-
ed. These boys of town were anX-
iOus to help and the basketball
game gave them an outlet for their
energies, as well as an evening of
good sport for an audience. The Ie-
suit other than that was 4 neat sum
for the local charity. 1t came, too,
when the funds needed reimbuTsing,
and was dOuhly appreciated The X
DIS thanks so unstintingly to these
boys.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Marshall Town
send had few friends in for bridge
on Saturday evening. They were Mr..
and Mrs. John c. Truitt, DR.. and
Mrs. Elmer T. Williams and Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen TOadvine.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27
WANTED

W.ANTED-At once. Two men Will.
cars interested in learning salesman-
ship. Free training course. Can earuI
$I20 and up monthly to start. Apply 22Ns
Delaware Trust Bldg, Wilmington
Delaware m27-3t
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27

Contract bridge is gaining mo-
mentum in Milford every day and
soon top speed will be reached with
everyone playing this newer bridge
game. With several classes, and
with two instructors, some Of the
points that make for a better game
will reach most of the players. The
playing of contract is certainly
growing This week there was even
a game in the morning, when the
dishes or some other household du-
ties, usually claim the attention OF
the housewife. But little practice,
probably to illustrate some point in
the game. could not be put off, so the
table and cards were produced and
the game followed. In childhood
that would be like playing hoOky
from school" but with grown ups ii
was just q pleasure that took up the
time allotted to something else and
was just as much fun as that of the
juvenile variety.
Milford chronicle., 1931-03-27

DR.. and Mrs. Walter X. Barrett
gave a small bridge party at their
home on South Walnut street Fri
day evening. The guests were Mr.
and Mrs, William Joseph. Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Griffith and MIR. and
Mrs. C. Marshall, Townsend. After
the game the guests were invited to
the dining room where a large cake
with yellow candles graced the din
ing table. Then it was known that
the event was the anniversary Of the
natal day of Mrs. Griffith, With good
things to satisfy the appetites of the
guests. with congenial hosts, the
evening was all too short hut one
of much pleasure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

Der of Commerce in conjunction with the leading local chambers of commerce throughout :, the state. Life insurance sales for the month totaled 11,485,000 compared with a total of $12,436,000 in November 0 year ago. Savings bank deposits decreased on an average of Il per cent in the communities reporting.
 Post office receipts decreased ap- ,proximately 3.8 per cent in the leading communities compared compared with November 1880 re- ceipts. Gas consumption showed a loss of 1.3 per cent compared with the corresponding month last year. while electricity consumption de- creased per cent.
 Building permits issued during November had total valuation of $2,031, ASA which was a decrease in value of 3S.3 per cent compared with the total of $3,293,663 for the permits issued in November 1880.
 Car loadings at IA Connecticut cities for the month of November amounted to t2,734 compared with total of 13,121 in November 1880. Cotton consumption in Con- necticut amounted to 4,360 bales for the month against 5,404 bales in October 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
CHURCHILL AND AUTO YOUTH ARE 7
 GOOD FRIENDS
JObless Lad, Who Drove the Car, That Struck British Statesman, Is Now His Friend

New York, Dec 21-(UP)-Like a prince and peasant story book incident fin modern setting comes the revelation of a friendship Win- ston Churchill and his family have formed with a jobless youth who drove the motor car that hit the British statesman.
 Their mutual concern over one another brought the youth, Mario Contasino, and Churchill together. Contaslno, worried over the condi- ton of his victim, called every morning at the hospital to inquire about Churchill. Churchill feared publicity following the accident might have embarrassed the young man.
 one morning Churchi1rs nurse told him a youth who had been calling daily to learn how Church i'll was progressing. Hospital au- thorities had become suspicious of him and refused all information. Churchill told Mrs Churchill the story. They decided to invite Con- tasino to the Waldorf-Astoria for tea.
 when the youth arrived, Mrs Churchill said she hoped he had not been in any difficulties because of the accident, and she offered Constaslno check for a consider able stun. He said he could not think of accepting it and explained that he called at the hospital be- caase of his concern over Church. i'll. The result of the first call was an invitation for a second with Mrs Churchill and her daughter, Diana as hostesses.
 And back in Contasino's neigh borhood they tell of the youth coming home the night he struck the statesman and waking up sev- eral nearby residents by his cry- ing.
 ''Mario's a fine young man." an Italian woman said proudly. "He doesn't drink, doesn't smoke. AL most always he is home by z o'clock.
 when Mario's father, Nikola, was informed of his sons friend- ship he told that Churchill was formerly chancellor of the British exchequer, the position being sim liar to the secretary of the treas ury in Washington.
 "The same as MT Mellon" gasped Nikola. My, my" was all that Mario's Italian friend could say.
 As the neighborhood gossip over
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

ignated that the officers attach the box office receipts pending the outcome of a civil action.
 The writ was issued on complaint of Thomas Genovese and his daughter, Laura Genovese, against M. Laurino, alleged head of the company which was presenting the play. MT Genovese sues for serv- ices rendered in carting scenery from Torrington, where the play was last presented, to Waterbury. Miss Genovese seeks recovery for alleged non-payment for her serv- ices as one of the singing stars playing the leading role in the play.
 Sheriff Jamele and Constable Glickman presented themselves al 305 Bank street, a few minutes be- fore the doors opened for the even- ing and after displaying their badges and serving the writ, park ed their official persons within the box office. As each patron entered and purchased an admission ticket, the 50 cents was confiscated by the officers. This procedure was con- tinued until the last customer had entered. When the officers counted up they found they had $26. They then departed for the office of Att torney Coppeto.
 According to the complaint, the defendant, MT Laurino started the company and gave the first per- formance in Torrington within the last two weeks. Miss Genovese possessor of a rare voice, was signed to sing one of the leading roles. She alleges she was to be paid a substantial sum. She charges she was not paid for her performance in Torrington. When the show was ready for presenta- ton here Saturday evening. Miss Genovese refused to go into the performance and went to her at- torney. The attachment and ap- pearance of the sheriff and con stable resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Sets Law Day
 Year Ahead
Judge Believes Plaintiff in $l8,0OO Case Entitled
 to Delay

Judge Edward J. Finn set De- cember 19, 1882, as the law day in the foreclosure action of Finances, Inc, against Joseph Cunningham in a memorandum of decision rem dered in the common pleas court to-day. The amount of the judg- ment handed down last week was over $1S,000 and involved property running from Cottage place to Field street.
 Judge Finn states that he Is giv- ing the defendant long law day in which to redeem his property because he realizes the condition of the times and feels that it will be of no harm to the plaintiff to wait a year. Judge Finn awards Q fore- closure Judgment in favor of John Syssa against Mary Kazlauskas with property located on Newton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
City Wins In . Sidewalk Suit
Judge Finds Walk Not Defective as Claimed By
 .ksg SvObOda, Plaintiff

a plaintiffs case and that the photographs of the alleged defect which was introduced at the trial failed to show any defect.
 The trial was held last week with Attorney Maurice A. Gruskay rep- resenting the plaintiff and Cor- poration Counsel Charles s. O'Con- nor and his assistant, Attorney Timothy s. Sullivan, appearing for the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

The city of Waterbury was awarded the judgment in the $3,000 sidewalk case brought against 1t by Anthony Svoboda of this city, according to a decision rendered in the common, pleas court this morning by Judge Edward J. Finn. MT Svoboda claimed he fractured his left ankle in a fall on an al- legged defective sidewalk on Por- ter street last June 3.
 In his decision, Judge Finn finds that the walk was not defective. He states the testimony of wit nesses not connected with the de- fendant city or employed by it, convinced him that the walk in question was reasonably safe for pedestrians. The decision points out that 1t is not the duty of the defendant to prepare evidence for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
PORTLAND ALSO CHOSEN

Corvallis, Ore.-The oregon de- partment of the American Legion at its recent convention here se- leoted Portland as the 1882 con- vention city. The Oregon Legion naires will hold their annual meet ing about two weeks before the le- zion national convention is held in Portland,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
Glickman And Jamele Serve As
 Ticket Choppers
Deputy Sheriff and Constable Move on Legal Writ Secured By Atty COppetO, Acting for Thomas Genovese and His Daughter, Laura, Claiming Unpaid Sums Due Them

Deputy Sheriff Nick Jamele and
 Constable Benjamin Glickman found themselves in positions uni- que and different from their usual occupations on Saturday evening when they became box office at- tendants during the presentation of an Italian play, 'Davanti Al Cada- were" at Liberty hall on Bank street. The two court officials were dispatched to the scene of the play on q legal writ secured by Attorney Ralph c. Coppetto, which writ des-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
CT Plunkett to Waterbury and were

CT Plunkett to Waterbury and were present at the meeting.
 Officer were elected as fol- lows: President, Daniel Baldwin; vice-president, Joseph Mulcunry; financial secretary, William Shea; recording secretary, Thomas Hor- an; treasurer, William Derwin, Sr; banner bearers, Dennis Tehan; marshal, Charles Harris; finance committee, Martin Tehan, Vincent Husvar and Thomas Conway.
 Rev John Dillon, who was a curate under Father Plunkett for nine years, and succeeded Father Butler here, as chaplain of the Holy Name society, presided. It was voted to give Father Dillon and President Daniel Baldwin pow CT to act in making arrangements for @ drive for new members. The clerk was instructed to send 0 Christmas card to Father Butler at New London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

the incident ended, young Con- tasino's champion remarked:
 Well Mario said they were the finest people,"
 And Mrs Churchill, speaking to friend, declared Mario was a worthy young man."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
November Trend Is Downward
State Returns Below Same
 Period a Year Ago

Hartford, Dec. 21-Connecticut business factors during November 1881 were considerably below, Mo- vember 1880 figures, according to the monthly business survey con- ducted by the Connecticut Cham
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
PAPERS FILED IN SUIT
 TO COLLECT BILL OF $2OO

Jacob J. Elbin to-day instituted suit against Matilda M. Rubin for $200 damages. Non-payment of an insurance policy is alleged. Papers were filed in the town clerks office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
tANII-BANDIT" CAMPAIGN OPENS
 IN MANCHURIA
Japanese Determined to Clean Up That Country Attack From the Air Will Soon Take Place
BY D. C.. BESS

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Mpkden, Manchuria, Dec 21-- Japan's ''anti-bandit" campaign be- gan in Manchuria today as pre- Jude to a southward drive toward Chinchow. A battle was expected between one Japanese battalion and 1000 Chinese irregulars.
 Military headquarters have ex- pressed the hope that Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang's Chinchow army would evacuate when it be- came apparent that Japan meant to clear Manchuria of Chinese forces. The Japanese were prepar- ed to use force if necessary soon after the present campaign against irregular bands.
 Brilliant sunshine aided the Jap- anese attack from the air. Air planes left here, .ostensibly for the north, throughout the day The aerial attack was expected to be the chief Japanese weapon. Gen Shigeru Honjo sent the first infantry battalion of railway guards north with full equipment, includ- ing tanks, machine guns, field guns, and airplanes. Headquarters said the troops would begin the preliminary drive intended to clear 10000 Chinese irregulars and ban dits threatening the south Manchu- ria railway zone.
 A battle was expected today be- tween Tiehling and Fakumen, where headquarters said 1000 ir- regulars were gathered. A single Japanese battalion was considered sufficient to disburse them. Careful preparations were made for the campaign to eliminate three large concentrations of irregulars before starting a drive toward Chinchow.
 Today's battle was expected to be the first of three. The second probably will come around Chen chiatun, where, according to head quarters, 4000 irregulars are threat ening the Japanese positions. The third. was expected to be southwest of Mukden, in the Liac river district near Chinchow, where headquarters stated 5000 irregu- lars and bandits were concentrated II
 BY MILES. w. VAUGHN l United Press Stan Correspondent
 Tokio. Dec 21-Japanese troops in the Mukden area began a gen. eral "anti-bandit" offensive today
 Officials here expected the cam. paign to. be concluded by Friday after which there was the possi. bility of heavy fighting in the Chin. chow area, where the last of Chang Hseuh-Liang's troops are on the Piepinb- -Mukden railroad north o1 Mukden, where Major General Mori established temporary head. quarters. He is in charge of the Japanese punitive expedition.
 Major Gen Nori said he hoped tc exterminate 1000 Chinese irregu' lars around Changtu. Kungpine and Fakumen. Two thousand ad. ditional disbanded troops were sait to be ravaging towns near Kai yupan.
 It was reported here that 200t disbanded troops were attemptinf to prevent Japanese at Tsitsihal from coming south to join the Mo l ri expedition.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
Dinner Celebrates A. & p.
Local Sales Success

About rs managers and sales
supervisors Of the local Great
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com
pany organization were the
guests of S. w. link, general
superintendent of the local
branch, at an informal dinner at
the Mayflower Hotel last night.
These men comprised the vic
tors in a sales contest held dur
ing the fourth quarter of the A.
& P. fiscal year, ended in Febru.
ary. Their efforts enabled the
local A. & P. organization to
close one of its most successful
years.
Those in attendance were r. L.
Birge, sales manager; M. j.
Kelly, supervisor; Frank S. Loos,
assistant superintendent; Frank
s. Lawton. assistant Superintend-
ent. and the following managers:
R. McDuffie, C. H. Swartz, B. r.
burgess, B j. Schmitt, j. w.
Teiger. w. F.. Faylor, w. A.
Wine, j. H. VeSper, G. w.
Sanders, D. E. Gibbs. r. B.
Turner. R. w. FahS, H. C. Keen,
D. P. Upton, L. w. Rohde, A. R.
Lewis, C. D. Wise, S. r. Swceker,
w. Stanley and S. Pratt.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
100000 In u. S. Own
Stocks In Industries

In answer to the multitude of
estimates concerning the number
of persons in the United States
who are stockholders of corpora
tionS, DR.. Daniel Starch, consult
ant in Commercial Research, de-
clares in the March IS. issue Of
the Financial World that there
are now approximately 10000. 900
stockholders Of leading corpora
tions in this country.
Having arrived at this figure
after two nationwide investiga-
tions, DR.. Starch says that this
total is only half the figure COM
monty supposed, but, nevertheless,
that it is still an enormous num-
Der, since it represents one out
Of every six of the 60,000,000
adults in the country Is years Of
age or over.
At the close Of 1880 he finds