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The Washington times., 1931-02-16

. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of
owning your own hOme-hOmes ut a
moderate price can be located by con-
euIt1ng the listings In tOday's Classified
Ads.
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DEED RECORDER SPEAKS

Jefferson Coage, recorder Of
deeds of the District, addressed
the Mems Club of Ebenezer A.
M. E. Church of Georgetown,
yesterday.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

NEW MODERN APIS.
RM., KIT, $40; 3 RMS, SIS.
Best NV, flreproof, elevator, switchboard
bldg; all large outside rms, tile baths bach
elor or h.k; short walk downtown. RE-
FRIGERATION ON HOUSE CURRENT.
Phone POT. 1900 OR SEE 1920 ST.
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SALE--HOUSES.
(Centinued.l
NORTHEAST.
MODERN HOME.

SPECIAL
HOME BARGAINS.
The following houses have been traded in
to US for larger homes, so we offer them az
special bargain prices and terms.
500 CASH.
Balance Like Rent
SAMPLE HOMES OPEN TODAY.
1887 UPSHUR ST. NV.
Ia squares west 18th st. rooms, double
brick garage: baths. General Electric
Refrigerators.
3408 18th ST. NE.
Semi-detached, beautiful new home, Just
north of Lawrence St and Just south Of
1908 OWEN PL.. NE.
New house, rust north 18th and Fla ave
ne;-A perfect little home, with garage.
Only $3.50.
212 18th ST. NE.
Just North Lincoln Park.
New 9 rooms and bath and garage. $50
monthly. Only S. $50.
Also See Our New Homes at
goth AND QUINCY SITS. NE.
2lst AND RANDOLPH SITS NE.
II. r. HOWENSTEIN CO.,
1913 st. NV. District osOs.
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WANTED-LOTs.

AT ONCE, FOR BUILDING PURPOSES.
several lots on End trust. in Northeast,
Trinidad section, or Chevy Chase;. state
price and location. Address Box 34-J, Star
LOT IN NORTHWEST FOR DETACHED
residence: state location, size and price.
Address Box 53-J Star ONCE. 1Ss
and 18th st. or Chevy Chase, d. O. State
lowest price and particulars. Address Box
40-J Star ONCE.
WILL BUY LOTS AND GIVE NEW FINELY
built detached 6-room house, with break
rsst room, 3 porches. large lot garage.
Builder. Beg 2s-J. star eLasa.
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1913 ADAMS MILL RID. NV.
rooms and bath ..s 45. 90

1859 N. H. AVE. NV.
3 rooms, kitchen and bath. SIS. 90
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EIectric Refrigeration.
rms, kit. and bath. $40 90
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GET OUR APARTMENT FOR RENT LIST
AIRAN TOWERS

$500 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NV.
24-hour elevator and switchboard
service, cafe. garage, refrigeration
and resident manager.
Desirable suites from four rooms,
bath and porch to six rooms. two
baths and porch from 500 to $40.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
BARGAIN RATES

1LL-A@CA 1Olll > |. al -
New bldg, largest and. brightest rms, mag
ntncent outlook; tile bath, shower; garage,
elev., phone. etc. r., SAT; r., Sos. Phone
Adams 1908 or see the Pershing, 37oi 18th
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GOTHAM

Is45 CALVERT ST. NV
Large, bright rooms: elevator serv-
fee, cleo. refrigeration. Res. mgr.
4 rms, kit, rec. hall and bath. S67 so
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THE NEWARK

1921 NEWARK STREET NV.
Northeast Corner Wisconsin Avenue
and Newark Street NV
Frigfdaire. breakfast sets, French
doors and large dining alcoves. E,e-
yator. Resident manager.
2 rooms. kitchen and bath. S65. 90
3 rooms. kitchen and bath -. IS. 90
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Res. Mgr. Elee. Refrigeration.
2 r, k. and Observation-Disclosures $3.50
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529 LAMONT ST. NV.
Electric Refrigeration on House
Current
2 rooms. kitchen. bath. r. h $3.50
225 MASS. AVE. NE.
I r, K. and b. $40. so
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1884 10Th ST NV

Elevator service Frigidatre on
house current Resident manager
2 rms, kit. and bath. $50. 90
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FOR sALE-LoTs 4 AND S, SQUARE 1895,
Chevy Chase Grove. d. G. Each lot is 40x
1880 Total cash selling price. both lots.
Northern boulevard. Flushing, N. Y
siO0-LOTS IN DEVELOPED SUBDIVISION.
near two golf courses; IS cash, SO monthly
JOHNSON. 906 10th ne Lin. 4496
SPLENDID CORNER LOT NEAR 10Th ST,
wide frontage; water, sewer, gas and cleo
tricity. Reasonable price, choice location
ROBERT E. HEATER,
Colorado Bldg. District 1890.
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PENTILLY
I208 CONNECTICET Awe. NV.

1912 K STREET NV.
Elevator, resident manager, switch
board, cleo. refrigeration.
2 rooms, kit. and bath. $1,000
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THE DUPONT

TIT goth ST. NV.
Elevator building with large rooms.
4 rms. kitchen. bath. $4,000 to 500 90
r., k. and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1000
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1921 CONNECTICUT AVE. NV.
JUST NORTH OF KLINGLE BRIDGE.
Elevator building: electric refrigera-
ton on house current. Resident man
ager
2 rms. kit. and bath. SIS to $500
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
SPRING FROLICS


lained in her usual hospitable man
ner in honor of Miss Katherine Gun
dry, Of New York City. Miss Gundry
has been the guest of Dr.. and Mrs. j.
Lynn Pratt. Bridge was played.
The guests were Mrs. Wilson S. Vim
yard, Mrs. !. ID. Short, Mrs. TheO-
dOrc Miller. Mrs. Frank r. Grier,
Miss Frances Grier, Mrs. George M
Sipple and Mrs. J. Lockwood Pratt
"
"Lakelawn", the home of DR.. and
Mrs. Frank l.. Grier was the scene
of happy childhood on Monday when
their little granddaughter, Mary
Lynn Pratt, gave party in celebra-
tion of her fifth birthday. Nine
guests-boys and girls-helped with
the event. Most of the play was out
of doors, but some of the games were
played inside. In anticipation of
peanut hunt each guest was given a
bucket in which TO place their find.
Later in the season the buckets, with
the shOvels that went with them,
will find their way to the shore. In
this game Sammy Marshall and Anne
Pierce were the winners. A tail was
pinned on the Easter bunny and Ted
dy Miller and Elaine Townsend got
the prizes for this. The "big mo-
ment" of the juvenile party came
when they were invited to the dining
room for the usual ice cream and
cake. A big birthday cake graced
She middle of the table, but it was
not the kind to eat. Attached to this
cake were streamers of ribbon that
lead to each guests place. When
they were asked to pull the stream
ers, favOrs were revealed. Boats
for the boys and jump ropes for the
girls. The pool in the yard was an
ideal place for sailing the boats,
while the girls looked on between
times for trying the new rope. 1t
was a happy time and the guests
were delighted The others not al
ready mentioned were Betty Powell,
Tommy Faix, Jimmie Hammond,
Harry MulhOlland and Harriet Anne
Sipplc.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
NEW CENTURY CLUB

! On Monday at the Milford New
Century Club Mrs. Henry d, Boyer,
Of Smyrna, gave her talk on the
Greatest Book. Her audience lis
tened most attentively to each word
and enjoyed her praise of this work
of art that has come down to us
through the ages. True, It has been
questioned. searched for mistakes
and Misrepresentation and rejected
by some, but as Mrs. Boyer said it
stands all tests and is accepted as
Gods Holy Word. New lights on its
origin and the manner the manu-
scripts have been kept in tact, how
it's reading has stirred the emotions
Of the old and new ages, and has met
the needs of the people OF all times,
each phase of the wonderful Book
was a part of Mrs. BOyer's address.
She sited particular parts of the
Bible that fitted the moods and needs
OF all Of us. Aptly was told the place
woman had in those days of long
ago. In closing Mrs. Boyer said that
righteousness Maketh a Nation,
and if we are to keep our suprema-
cy, we must return to the ideals of
our fOrefathers.
May is the time set for the final
card party of the Century Club.
Next week the meeting will begin
at 2.30 and the Washington Heights
Club, of Wilmington, will give the
program.
In the evening on Monday the
Sharp School of Expression will
give a program, which is highly re-
commended. Come and enjoy an
evening of splendid entertainment.
Admission 35 cents.
A letter was read on Monday from
the Red Cross thanking the club for
the amount of $42.5O contributed for
the relief fund.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
CELEBRATES 93rd BIRTHDAY

A surprise birthday party was
given to Mrs. Margaret Benson at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert d.
Davis on Washington street, April
11th on her 93rd birthday, by Tela-
tives and friends from Lewes. Rev.
Warrington, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Withers
and daughter and Mrs. Lodie Will
son, also several relatives and
friends from Milford The evening
was spent in prayer by pastor, rad
10 music and singing God be With
You Till We Meet Again. She re-
ceived many beautiful gifts. They
all departed for their homes at a
late hour, wishing her many more
happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
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p E r S o N A L
M E N ITO N
0iiEdli0l 0Ilii0lE0lI

Mr.. and Mrs. Alphunso Humcs
were in Allentown on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dawson are
visiting in Chester this weekend.
Mrs. c. r. Bethard who has been
very Sick with erysiplis is able to
be out again. p.
Mrs. Rena Shaffer, of Emporium,
Pa, is spending sometime with Mrs.
Thomas G. Reynolds.
Miss Elizabeth Stidham and Mrs.
Frederick Ashton were i'll Washing
ton, d. c., on Tuesday.
! Little Viola and Billie Pcarcc are
confined at their home on East Sec
ond street, i'll with the measles.
Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt and Mrs. s. NJ.
Truitt were i'll Washington on Tues
day and Wednesday of this week.
Miss Margaret Layton Gricr was
the guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George S. Gricr over the week
end.
MI. and Mrs. Bert Syble and two
children and Levin Bethard, of Phila
delphia, visited c. r. Bethard last
week.
Mrs. Marvel Wilson and son, of
SwarthmOre will arrive tomorrow
to spend a week with Dr.. G. Layton
Grier.
Miss Anna May Otwoll of Laurel
has returned to her home after a
few days visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Tbos. Kemp.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Salovau aud
children were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. NJ. MOhr in Trenton over
the weekend.
Miss Katherine Grundy returned
to New York City on Sunday aftor
spending week with DR.. and Mrs,
J. Lynn Pratt.
Mrs. Anna Insinger returned TO
her home in Philadelphia after
visit with her son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Capt. and Mrs. Herman Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gordon and
daughter Mildred and Mr., and Mrs.
Lloyd Bowdle of Secretary, Md,
were the Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. ThOs. Kemp.
Mr. ana MIS-. William Mace, Ol
BrOomall, Pa, were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Collins. Mrs.
Mace will be remembered as the for
mcr Miss Sallie Brown.
Mrs. A. M. Eclls, Mrs. Willis Ham
mond, Mrs. Lila Bennett and Mrs.
Charles J. Holzmueller attended
State Missionary meeting of tho
Church in Newark on
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. William ID. Herring /
and son, William B. Jr., and Mr.. and
Mrs. James w. Hollis and daughter, !
Ida Y, and Mr.. Evans spent Sunday |
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Salmons, !
of Wilmington.
Mrs. Cornelia +. Smock and .
Mrs. M. Belle MacPhcr-
son of Milford, spent the past week
in New York City and Philadelphia.
Mrs. SmOcl1 and Mrs. MACPHERSON
had as their guests on Easter Sum
day Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Sleeper
and William Mawhimcy, professor of
the Southern High School of Phila-
delphia.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTEST
CLOSES WITH COMMUNION

The Presbyterian Sunday school
Of Milford has been carrying on an
attendance contest with the McthO-
dist Episcopal school in Harrington,
The losers, according to rules, must
give an entertainment to the win
ncrs. And Milford lost by 1O8 points
or 3.3 to a person. The credits for
each member were marked by one
point for presence at Sunday school
and two points for church, making a
total of three points per member
each Sunday. Both schools worked
hard and Milford school feels that it
was worth while because of the in
terest it received. Last Sunday,
which marked the closing of the
contest, new officers we're elected
They were S. Willis Hammond, su-
pcrintendent; j. Shockley Daugher-
ty, secretary-treasurer; Miss Isabel
HOuser, pianist; Miss Maxine Grove,
assistant pianist; Miss Marian
Daugherty, supervision of the pri-
mary department and Parker Hitch,
librarian.
In church communion services
were held. Two numbers were rem
dered by the choir, 1.-THE Shrine of
Prayer" and Break Thou the Bread
of Life" The minister's sermon was
to the effect that Christ desired to
take the Last Supper with the Dis
ciples because He loved them and
that is why we remember it. 1t is
desire for closer relations with God
and not mere duty. If we love
Him, we will certainly all have that
desire, as Christ said This do in
of Me-" The services
werel made much more impressive
by the soft music played by S. c. Ev-
ans. The church people were glad
to welcome a number of members
from the NJ. E. Church, whose min
ister was away at conference.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
OBITUARY
DONOt1UE


james r. DOnohle died at his home
in Blenhicm, n. j., on Wednesday
April 8, 1881, ag6d 7G years. His
body was brought to Milton for fun
eral services at the; M. p. Church.
Saturday April IL and interment in
the Odd Fellows Cemetery. He leaves
a widow, Mrs. Anne DonOhue OF
Blenhiem, N. J, and one son, John
Donohue, of Camden, N. J.
WEIGH
Mark L. Welch, of Milford, died at
the home of his sister and brother
in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker,
in Glendale, Saturday, April II, 1881
aged 65 years, 5 months, 20 days.
Funeral services at the M. ID. Church
in Ellendalc, April 13. He leaves a
widow, two brothers, two sisters and
a host of relatives and friends. Rev.
Nichols of Milford officiating.
DUNN
Mrs. Anna Dunn, the wife of Will
liam J. Dunn, and daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Dorey, Of MillsbOrO,
departed this life Thursday night,
April 8, 1881, at the Beebe Hospital,
Lewes, where she underwent an Op-
Grafton one week before. She was 25
years old November &c, 1880. They
were married August 8, 1880, by the
Rev. J. r. Graham at Marion Sta
ton, Md. IN November they moved
to near Laurel. This was Mr.. Dunn's
native community. but Mrs. Dunn
soon made many friends and ac-
quaintances. They attended Mt.
Pleasant Church. She had been a
devoted Christian and member of
Carey's Church since childhood,
having set an example and model
for others. A host of friends mourn
her departure but look forward TO
meeting her beyond this veil of
tears. The funeral was held in the
MillsbOro NJ. L. Church Sunday at
2 o'clock with Rev. Graham ofIiciat-
ing. Interment made in the Brother
hood cemetery. She leaves to mourn
their loss, her husband, father and
mother, two brothers, George and
Alfred. three sisters, Mrs. Mary Ba-
ker of Philadelphia, Mrs. Pearl Ev-
ans, of near Sharptown and her twin
sister. Mamie, who is home with her
parents.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
LOVES CROSS ROADS

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lewis enter
tanned their ten children with theil
husbands, wives and grandchildren last
Saturday evening.
Granville Lewis and Roscoe Lewis OF
Wilmington visited their parents over
the Weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius West are the
happy parents of new born SON.
b. NJ. Jones is building II new barn,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Mitchell and sons
visited their daughter and son-in-law.
Mr.: and Mrs. Leland Warrington at
Midway cn Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
ARBOR DAY AT
DELAWARE COLONY

Tomorrow is ArbOr Day at the
Delaware Colony and friends arc i'll
vited to make contributions of trees,
bulbs, bushes and seeds and to make
a visit to the colony and inspect the
grounds and buildings. Ladies of
the Auxiliary will be there to show
you around and the time has been
set for one o'clock. Because of the
inspection for beetles those wishing
TO avoid delay will have their con-
tributions inspected by Mr.. Hope
who lives in an apartment belonging
to Willis Hammond. Plants pur-
chased from the Milford Gardens will
be accompanied by a slip which will
pass inspection. Miss Ida Rosa is
the local member of the Auxiliary
and she will be pleased to see a
number of Milford people at these
A~bor Day exercises.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
OCEAN VIEW

All young people of high school
age and over who are planning to
attend the conference on Saturday
at st. Georges church are urged to
be present ut 1,3O promptly for the
opening session of the conference
The discussions. addresses. recrea-
ion and banquet have all been plan
ned around the theme Youth on the
Christian Quest" and the young peo-
pie will not want to miss any of these
features of the conference. In case
you have not yet secured a ticket,
reservation may be made by calling
Mrs. Townsend. MillsborO, 41-R-21,
not later than Friday night.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
MILFORD GRANGE

The regular meeting of the Mil,
ford Grange was held Saturday
night at which the third and fourth
degrees were ptu on in full form
We were glad to have visitors from
Greenwood Grange with us. There
will be no meeting in the hall this
Saturday as the grangers are all in
vited to be guests of Delmar Grange
that night at the Delmar High
School auditorium.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
CLIFTON'S CORNER
Near LeWcS)

Planting gardens is general with
farmers ut this time in this section
Every farmer should have a garden
for home use.
Probably the last wood cutting OF
this season was held at the home OF
George Johnson last Tuesday.
Herring have been plentiful and
cheap: only 15c per hundred at the
shore.
The attack of neuritis has been re-
lieved for Mrs. Clara Vessels 50 that
she can attend to her household dut-
( les.
Court at Georgetown called Martin
Waller and wife at its sessions OH
Monday and Tuesday.
John King and wife spent last
Sunday at GumbOrO.
A surprise party was given to Mrs.
Neva Phillips by several of her
friends, Saturday evening, it being
her birthday.
Mrs. Anna Walls had number of
visitors last Sunday
John Walls is recovering from an
operation he had at the Beebe Hos
pital, and feels quite much better.
The home OH Monday night last Of
Mrs. Henry King was the scene of a
birthday surprise party. There was
a goodly number of her friends and
relatives present, and they served
ice cream and cake in abundance. 1t
was late when the merry party broke
and they went to their homes, wish
ing their friend many more happy
birthdays.
Mrs. James Johnson and family
gave a kitchen shower last Saturday
night to her sister who was recently
married.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
appreciation to the friends and re-
ldtivcs 'fOr their sympathy and many
acts of Kindness shown during the
illness and death of our mother,
Mi's!' Mary T.. Darby, also for the
beautiful flowers, the service of au-
tonfObiTes and to Rev Nichols for
his comforting words, also to Mrs.
Kenton and Mrs. Dickerson, who
sang.
Son and Daughter
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
GRANGERS WILL PRESENT
PLAY IN FREDERICA

On Friday evening, April II, play
ers from Milford Grange will pre-
sent the play "Old Acre Folk" in the
Town Hall at Frederick. This play
has already been given six times
very successfully and if you have
not seen it you will be well repaid
for making special effort to do so.
Tickets Csc; children 25c.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
HUDSON X ROADS
(Near ROxaUal

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Hudson and
family entertained on Sunday as fol-
daughters of Chincotcague Va, Mr..
and Mrs. Carlton Clifton and fumily of
Milford.
Miss Doris Lynch spent part of last
week with the Selbyville senior class at
Washington, d. c.
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hudson of Ocean
View spent part Of last week with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie McCabc
here
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17

Man may have been created lit
tie lower than the angels" but he
certainly has done lot Of slipping
since.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17

A sure way to locate ii missing
relatives is to have it rumored that
you have inherited a million dollars.
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17

There has never been an estima-
! tion made Of the value to Delaware
of the present improved roads sys-
! ten, nor of the business that has
d been facilitated by these same roads.
Now, comes the other side of the
matter-the pleasure side. Next
.nonth. with the aid and advice of
the State Forester, Mr.. Tabcr, trees
and shrubs will be planted between
the dual highway that is being built
| in the upper part of the State. AS
, the need presents itself the cOntin-
uation of this double road will doubt
! less reach our vicinity. Clubs, civic
organizations and individuals will
contribute to the beautifying of the
road, so that in years to come it will
present a park-like appearance with
the continuous rows of trees on the
sides, and the grass and shrubbery
in between. Many have been heard
to say that they will never live to
sec the trees full grown, but as long
as our mission is to build for the
morrow, the beautifying for the fu-
ture generation is in keeping with
our line of dutys
"
The Mems Bridge Club failed to
meet this week owing to some mem
bers being out of town and others
on the sick list. "Crt
Atm
The 1920" Bridge, Club had Mrs.
Robert c. Hall as its hostess this
week. Two substitutes were neces-
sary-Mrs. George II. Baynum and
Mrs. NJ. Haswell Pierce
" 81
On Monday evening. Miss Ann Grier
will be hostess to quite large party !
of friends when she entertains in
honor of her sister, Mrs. Marvel
Wilson, of SwarthmOrc, who is spend
ing the week here.
~
On Thursday afternoon of last
week Mrs. Edwin p Messick enter
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17

STATEMENT NO.
CLASSIFICATION OF GENERAL.FUND RECEIPTS
Board OF Light and Water Commissioners
Town OF Milford Delaware
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 81, 1880
Total receipts ,43S2S
Revenue receipts ..........,. .$76,S31.H
Light ........ SCI, ,465.7S
Water ........... 9,S68.S9
Non-revenuc receipts ......... 11O4.0G
Transferred from Sinking
Fund ........... 1,104.0G
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17

On Thursday afternoon of last
week Mrs. Edwin p. Messick enter
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17
HAPPENIN GS
In AND
A BOUT TO w N

J. V.-jICHITM TMl1ElZlLCI1I-N IzzETLE3L
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17

The Mems Bridge Club failed to
meet this week owing to some mem
bers. being out of town and others
on the sick list f'Clt
Milford chronicle., 1931-04-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-05
Everyday Psychology
Runors.
BIZ DIR. JESSE W. sPRowLs.

Rumors are Matched In the uncon-
scious. So are dreams. Rumors and
dreams are close relatives; sometimes
they. are actually identical psychological
twins.
Whenever you hear runor you may
make up your mind that somebody
started putting q wish into words. At
least, according to Freud, every dream
is something wished for, every rIlmor Is
something someone would like to think
was true. There's great deal of truth
In the theory.
Real rumors, Of course, are explained
on the basis Of social psychology rather
than individual psychology. It's the
group that transforms the individual
wish into rumor.
When the rumor gets started, the
rumor mongers add their bit to the
dream picture. That's why 1t doesn't
take long to make q fantastic tale out
Of a very few facts.
There is, however, one big difference
between dream and a rlIrnor. Dreams
hardly ever come true; rumors some
times stand pretty good chance of
coming true so far as they represent
the actual wishes of the group. Whis-
pering campaigns have defeated many
a candidate for Office. It takes a pretty
strong man to live down the adverse
wishes of his social group.
Rumors in general may be regarded
as the by-products of hard times. In
times of war, business depressions, and
natural calamities it is pretty hard to
tell what to believe outside official cir
Giles.
Copyright, 1917