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Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
HAPPE MIN GS
IN AND
ABOUT TOW N

The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet Thursday, Mar.
5th, with Mrs. George H, Draper, Jr.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital is plan
ming a play to be given in the Plaza
Wednesday, April %. Watch this
/ paper.
The Ladies' Aid of the Avenue NJ.
e. church will meet at the Chapel
on Wednesday, March 4th, at three
o'clock. This is very important
meeting and a large attendance is
desired.
Tea and cakes will be served by
the ladies OF the Milford Emergency
Hospital this Friday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. at the Nurses Home, the
occasion being the linen shower. 1t
is hoped that each member and
friend of that worthy institution will
take the time to call and bring some
piece of linen, for each gift will be
greatly appreciated and most GER
tainly there will come that satisfac-
tion of doing something for others.
Miss Sallie Sharp, of the SHARP
School of Expression" Wilmington,
Delaware, will give a recital at the
First Methodist Protestant church
on Friday evening, March 9th, under
the auspices of the Womans Mis-
sionary Society. Miss Sharp is not
unknown here as she, and also some
of her pupils, have entertained Mil
ford audiences i'll the past. No one
should miss hearing her at this time.
There will also be several musical
numbers by Herbert Nichols. Tick
cts are now on sale and may be pro-
cured from any member of the Mis-
siOnary Society or at the parsonage.
Admission, adults 35 cents; children
Is cents.
Members of the EpwOrth League,
let us pause in memory of our great
friend and leader, Bishop Joseph +.
Berry, who died February II, 1881.
The topic for last Sunday night was
presented by Mrs. Henry Ingram,
who gave us much to think about
The male chorus, led by G. r. Mes
sick, and the orchestra are welcome
lt all times. Monday night group
met at the house of our president, |
Miss Rcbecca Matthews, to plan for |
Easter. Really! Let us make this (
Church Holy Day Il great success.
Leader for this Sunday night Mrs. /
A. c. Houston. Topic. Hold Old Is |
Your Religion" Lacquer, who can /
i'll your empty pew but yOu?A
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
MILFORD GRANGE

The regular meeting of Milford
/ Grange was very impressive Satur-
/ day night. The charter was draped
in memory Of our sister, Ella Cor
bett, who passed away recently.
Six new candidates were voted in
and the degrees will be conferred
upon them soon. We also accepted
an invitation from Reliance Grange
to confer the third and fourth de-
grees on their class the first week
in March. Pomona Grange will meet
at Greenwood, March II, as it now
stands.
Three years ago Milford Grange
won first prize in the Sussex coun-
ty dramatic contest and second
prize in the State contest. Last year
and again this year we have won
second prize in the county contest.
Last Wednesday at Coolspring We
lost first place to Midland Grange
by a third of point. However, We
shall go out to win next year if
possible, as this kind of competition
is good for the Oranges and every
one enjoys the fruits of their efforts.
After the business meeting Mr..
Wilbur Simpson entertained with
very interesting patriotic progI am
i'll honor of WashingtOn's Birthday.
Readings, music and short sketches
were well rendered and very much
enjoyed.
Tomorrow night, February % is
Ladies Night in charge of Shawnee
Division, so come out and help
make the evening merry one.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
NEW CENTURY CLUB

Miss II. Mabel Bowser's day at the
Milford New Century Club on Mon
day was Public Welfare Day. Since
the good health and well being OF
the public is the daily concern of
Miss BOwsor the program reflected
her sincere interest. Mrs. William
Warren began the program with two
cOntraltO solos, Somewhere a Voice
Is Calling" and Sweet Little WOm-
an o Mine" after which Miss Neher,
of the Childrcn's Bureau Of the State
of Delaware, gave a most interesting
paper on the work of the bureau, its
subdivision of the wOrk-rcception
and foster home department Miss
Nehcr told of the mcticulOus care
that was taken in each detail of the
background of Il child under their
supervision and the particular inter
est in the choice Of home for one
Of the Bureaus charges A part of
the school orchestra. under the di-
rcctiOn of Prof. Hudson played
Poet and Peasant" which the club
members and guests enjoyed The
talk of the afternoon was given by
DR.. c. A. Sargent, of the State
Board of Health. His interest in see
ing Milford an ideal town as far as
sanitation and health, was uppermost
in the thoughts lie gave the club. He
spoke with cOmmcndatiOn on the wa
ter supply, the garbage disposal and
the milk supply coming from tUbcr-
Culin tested cows. Things that he
recommended were, refuse collection
to avoid llie5, harbOr rats, foul
OdOrs and fire hazards. An adequate
sewage disposal plant, which DR.
Sargent Oifercdt as Il suggestion for
the bCttermcnt of the community, is
quite in line with the advancement
of better health conditions. A COM
munity nurse was also spoken of,
one who would be Milford's own, to
help in the schools as we'll as give
needed attention to the sick. DR..
Sargent cited an instance where a
community nurse was employed in
Il Delaware town and of the many
ways this busy person served her
district After the talk pictures
were shown of the curative powers
of the sun rays, the ideal sewage dis
pOsal plant aud a cartoon in which
the United States had most of the
diseases ION the rum" A rising vote
of thanks was given DR.. Sargent for
a profitable afternoon Mrs. War
rem closed the program by singing
Going Home
The Bingo party on March 8 will
be an evening of enjoyment for those
who avail themselves of the OppOr-
tunity to attend. Some new features
are being planned
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
BANQUET GIVEN AT
NJ. +. CHURCH

An evening of pleasure was spent
by members of John II. Wilkins and
Mrs, J. l.. Nichols Sunday school
classes and their guests when they
met in the dining room of the M. p.
church on Tuesday evening, Feb. IL.
The dining room and tables were
decorated beautifully in keeping
with Valentine Day. These banquets
arc given annually by these two
classes and this year they went over
the top as far as the number pres
ent. There was between one hun
dred and fifty and one hundred and
sixty present The dinner consisted
of roast turkey and all the fixin's,
with delicious homemade ice cream
and cake for dessert.
Postmaster VIM Il. Murphy acted
as toastmaster. He called the ban
quet to order by singing America"
Rev. J. l.. Nichols asked the blessing.
Several chOruses were sang as they
were being served.
After everyone present had eaten
their fill of the good cats, Valentines
were passed out. These were read,
NulAAA VI CtlCu lnANll leiusSllJGls AZ
this time male quartet composed
of Elmer Bennett, Raymond Bennett,
Charles Swain, and Mr., Beridge, sang
two selections, which was enjoyed
by all present. Mrs. George Rodney
gave Il monologue entitled, Hiram
Courtop from Squash Corners"
which was Il scream from beginning
to end. Mrs. Rodney also gave
monOlogue, 81 Bought Bed" This
also was very humorous. Rev. j. L.
Nichols sang a solo and Mrs. J. L.
Nichols and John r. Wilkins each
gave short talk. The closing song
was "Blest BE the Tie that Binds"
Rev. j. l.. Nichols pronounced the
Each member is look
ing forward to next February and
the annual banquet.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
IN THE WINTER WHIRL

I Mrs. Milo Farber, Mrs. Charles
Grove, Mrs. Walter Hammond, Mrs
Jacob Rosa, Miss Ida Rosa and Mrs
Thomas Abbott.
8
This evening Dir. and Mrs. Walter
l.. Grier are giving their annual tur-
key dinner, for which covers will be
laid for sixteen guests. This is a
real event that is looked forward to
from year to year by those included.
9
Mrs. Walter X. Barrett, the regu-
lar substitute for the 1920" Bridge
Club entertained them on Monday
evening. Mrs. Barrett is taking Mrs.
Thomas Davis place, who is still in
the Southland. Mrs. Robert Griffith
played in the place of Mrs. Robert
Hall.
8
On Saturday evening the twins, ."
or in other words, Miss Lille and
Miss Lora Coffin, gave party with
George Washington air, in honor
of Mrs. John Hulse, the former Miss
Irene Cook. Bridge was played and
afterwards the guests were invited
to the dining room where all of the
appointments were in keeping with
patriotic celebration. The time
was much enjoyed with the hostess
es and with Mrs. Hulse, who before
her marriage shared all of their So
cial activities, The other guests
were Miss Lila Hudson, Miss Mar
garet Deputy, Miss Thelma Jewell,
Miss Sara Prettyman, Mrs. William
Denney, Mrs. Harry Mayhem, Mrs.
Arthur Hall, Mrs. Clarence Kemp
and Miss Alta Coffin.
I 9
V Mrs. u. J. Galloway is happy these
days, and she has a right to be.
Her daughter, Mrs. w. II. Brunner,
of London, England, is her guest,
and for a month at least. Mrs. Brun-
ner, tired of the London fog and
rain came back to her native land
for some sunshine. Mrs. Galloway
will return to London with her
daughter in April.
g
DR.. c. A. Sargent, of the State
Board of Health, spoke before the
of the New Century Club /
on Monday. It was too bad that
more of the towns people could not .
have heard him. He is much inter |
ested in our health conditions and /
certain things tnat
are eventually to be a part of Mil
fOrd's program for public well be-
ing. One thing Dr.. Sargent spoke Of
was community nurse. AS he told
about the duties, the salary, car
'Or the use of the nurse and the
benefit derived, it did not seem out
If the reach of our possibilities. The
benefits certainly Outweighed the
cost. Why not community nurse?
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
CAREYS

We have sure been enjoying some
real spring weather for the past
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Belts and
son of Stockley visited r. e. Wilk-
ins and family Sunday.
Mrs. Alice NJ. Jones has returned
after spending some time with Mr..
and Mrs. e. B. Hudson and family
of Pitman, N. ].
Mrs. Florence MumfOrd has re-
turned home from Milford Emergen-
cy Hospital after undergoing an op-
Grafton for appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mumford
and two children of near Laurel
visited P. J. Mumford and family on
Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Bush is very ill at
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Brittingham
and family entertained on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Rust and
daughter of Millsboro, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Brittingham and two children
of Nassau and Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Brittingham Of near here.
Miss Ocilee Puscy of Wilmington
visited her parents here over the
weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. Washington Hudson
and family of Georgetown visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Lake Coffin on Sunday.
Mrs. Lee Breasure of Laurel is
spending a few days with Mrs. Het-
tip j TTuflcOf aud fa,niI,,
Services Sunday: Sunday school,
] o'clock; preaching 2 o'clock. Ev-
erybOdy invited
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
BIRTHDAY PARTY

With friends and members of the
family present Mrs. Mary e. Darby
celebrated the 89th anniversary OF
her birth on February 81.
Mrs. Lucy LOchner, the Oldest
grandchild. appropriately enough
was the first one to offer good
wishes. She was heartily seconded,
however, in this respect by the sixty
or more children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and g=eat-great
grandchildren of Mrs. Darby.
The usual fixings of birthday
party were to be found in abund-
ance and the usual fun engendered
by persons gathered together for a
good time was in evidence.
At late hour the party disband-
ed, taking their leave regretfully,
with hope expressed that they
would all gather again for such an
occasion.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
MRS. POOLE NEW
HEAD OF STATE
T.U. GROUP
[Copltnned from Enn Paqcl

bCrship committee. reported that
plans were being made to hold a
membership week in March at
which time old members may renew
their Y. w. c. A. memberships and
new members added to the list.
Miss Martha Good, executive sec
retary, read reports and recOmmen-
dations made by Miss Bresies Teall'
National Girl Reserve secretary,
and Miss Mildred Wilcox of the Ma
tiOnal Rural Y. w. c. A. staff who
had recently spent Il week i'll the
District of Delaware studying the
Y. W. c. A. activities and inyestisat-
ing phases for further development
and usefulness.
1t was announced that the dis
play of work done by Mexican
school children sent to Delaware as
a gift of friendship in return for
school bags sent from here about a
year ago is at present at the Dover
public school and will soon be TAX
en- to the Caesar Rodney School.
This collection includes beautiful
native baskets, pottery, weaving,
display has been in Wilmington at
various schools in the care of Mr..
A. d. Warner, Sr.
Announcement was made of
newly formed women's committee in
Newark which has entered enthusi-
astically upon its work of sponsor
ing the Y. W. c. A. activities among
the girls and young women and in
terpretating the significance of it to
the community.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
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In Marshall Hospital on February
is, a son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
James C. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. KentOn,
of Lincoln, are being congratulated
on the birth of baby girl in Mar
Shall Hospital on February 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Walls are the
proud parents of boy born in the
Marshall Hospital on February 10.
In Milford Emergency Hospital
On February 10, daughter was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Pcston Williams of
Frankford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Clendaniel
are the proud parents of a boy born
in Emergency Hospital on February
20.
Mr., and Mrs. Harry ArgO are re-
Ceiving the congratulations of their
friends on the birth of daughter in
Marshall Hospital ON February 20.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
LIBRARY NEWS

During the month of January 1,0l9
books were in circulation from the
Milford Free Public Library. Many
interesting new ones have arrived
within the past few weeks-bOOks of
general interest, including fiction,
biography and history, that will ap-
peal to all types of readers. Among
a few might be mentioned; "The
Presidency VS.. Hoover" by Growth
ers; Angel Pavement" by Priestley;
wild Wind" by Bailey; The Ed
wardians," by West; "The Deepen
ing Streams" by Garfield; "The
Shorn Lamb by Locke; Candles
of India" by Andrews; Mysterious
Waye," by Wren; Charles Chan
Carries On" by Biggers; Letters of
James Whitcomb Riley" by DR..
Phelps of Yale; up to Now" by AL
fred E. Smith; THE Murder at the
Vicarage," by Christie; "The Mystic
rious Universe" by Jeans; "Dirthful
Haven" by Harrington; "The Lime
stone Tree" by Hergesheimer; Lit
tie America" by Commander Byrd;
"Phillipes," by Gedkwick; years of
Grace" by Barnes; THE Dutch and
Swedes on the Delaware" by Ward.
The Library is open four times a
week, ON Mondays from to 8,
Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5,
Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5, and
Saturday evening from to 8.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
SUSSEX POST NO. s TO
GIVE COLLEGE COMEDY
"Thc College FIapper" To BE Staged
by $50 Local People.

The committee representing SuS-
sex Post No. s, American Legion of
Georgetown, headed by their Com
mander, Cal. Afnerbach, met at II
a, m, Monday with H. 4. .ElWell, rep
lcSentative of the Universal PrOduc-
ing Company of Fairfield, Iowa, to
complete arrangements for the pro-
duction of a modern college comedy,
"Thc College Flappcr," at RyOn's
Theatre on March 1lth and 18th.
The production is something en-
tirely different in the matter of COM
muniiy entertainment. THE College
Flapper" is Il strictly modern. up-tO-
date college comedy with thrilling
football story, and has a number of
special features that makes it col
legiatc in every respect 1t requires
$50 local people to stage and is u
screaming comedy from start to fin
ish. The story deals with college
life, and has such characters as
Fraternity boys. Sorority girls, foot
ball star, coach, trainer, college pres
ident, the old professor, the old maid
dean of women, and many other such
typical college characters.
The play is particularly adapted
to amateurs and will prove to be one
of the biggest events ever staged in
this community.
Some of the features of the pro-
duction are the girls choruses, in
special costume. the old Alumni Col
lcse Glec Club, portrayed by business
men, and the famous Flapper Chorus
of Bula Bula College, portrayed by
prominent business men. If you
want to laugh be sure and see "The
College Flapper" on March II and
y, and watch this paper for full par
ticulars.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
DESIRE OLD RECORDS
FOR PRESERVATION
TContinucd from Firu Pdgc1

gaps. There may be chests in the
attics of old family houses contain
ing just the documents which would
serve as valuable links in the his
tory of our old State. 1t would be
truly patriotic act were such doc
uments turned over to the Archives
Commission. Due acknowledgement
would be made in the press by the
State Archiyist for such gifts and
better care would be taken of them
in the flre-proof Hall of Records in
the State House than would be pos
sible in the average private dwell
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27

stunt that night Let's start the
meeting promptly at eight so that
we can. have some time for Il little
recreation.
Let every member who is paid up
now get another one to sign up and
we will be over 100 per cent at our
next meeting, That will set good
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27

The Father of Our COuntry's''
birthday was the important event
this week, as it was celebrated on
Monday. That being the regular day
for the weekly meeting of the RO-
tary Club, the program assumed a
patriotic nature. Mrs. Frank Wei
comes Kindergarten class was ask
ed to contribute something in the
time allotted to the program. These
young Americans marched in the
dining room of the Windsor Hotel,
eleven strong, and gave their bit.
1t was an inspiration to see these
little tots, ranging in ages, from
four to six, stand in a row and with
Mrs. Welcomes guide, sing "Ameri-
ca" and then pledge allegiance to
their flag. And that wasn't all
they sang two more songs. When
this was over Mr.. Harry PettyjOhn,
the president of the Rotary Club,
gave each boy and girl a George
Washington hatchet and the handle
was filled with red candy hearts.
These things stay fresh in the hearts
and minds of these tiny folks long
after they have been forgotten by
the older heads. 1t is a fine thing
to make the memory pleasant one
such as this.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
THE NASSAU HOME
DEMONSTRATION CLUE

The Nassau Home Demonstration
Club will meet at 1870 o'clock on
Thursday afternoon, March 5, at
the home of Mrs. Lewis Wolfe. All
members are urged to be ready with
a we'll thought out response to the
roll call: 'Do We Get Our Moneys
Worth in Buying Food?"
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
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M Il N ITO
t0iEd 0inn 90 az dlE0IE0

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hall were il
Philadelphia the latter part of last
week.
Harold p. Nutter of Camden, N. j.,
spent the weekend with his mother
Mrs. Mary A. Nutter
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mulholland
spent the past weekend in Atlantic
City and Philadelphia.
James IL. Salevan, of Athol, Mass.
/ spent the weekend with his mother,
Mrs. J. Frank Salevan.
Mrs. Grier II. Baynum and Miss
Sara Grier spent several days in
Philadelphia this week.
Miss Anne Davidson, of Whining
ton spent the weekend as the guest
of Mrs. J. Frank Salevan.
Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Smith
left today for New York City where
they will spend few days.
Mrs. William Geiser and Mrs.
William COlbOrn of Philadelphia are
the guests of Mrs. b. Eff Gillis.
Lou Levy has returned from an
automobile trip through Pennsylyan-
ia, New York and across into Can
ada.
Miss Courtnea TettertOn is expect
cd back on Sunday after a vacation
of three weeks spent with relatives
in North Carolina.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Draper.
Jr., and Mrs. Charles Varney return
cd to town on Sunday after spending
three weeks in Florida.
Mrs. Marvel Wilson and son Mar
vel, Jr., returned to their home in
SwarthmOre, Pa, after spending
two weeks with Miss Ann Grier.
Mrs. A. E. Humes and daughter
Ruth, have returned home after viS-
iting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver Clause in Allentown, Pa.
Joseph S. Rogers returned to his
work in New York after spending a
few days the past week with his wife
at their home on the du Pont boule-
ward.
Mrs. A. L. Num- is in West Grove.
Pa, called there by the serious ILL
ness of her little grandson, the |
youngest child of Mr. aud Mrs. M. G. |
I}rOSinS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Elliott, of /
Darby, Pa, have been the guests of |
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. |
and Mrs. Wilbur Pearce at Wilmar |
Dairy Farms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Lefever and /
mother, Mrs. Bierely, of Quarryyille, |
Pa, we're Sunday afternoon guests |
of Mr.. and Mrs Henry Clarke, of |
South Milford.
Mrs. w. II. Drummer, of London,
England. is the guest of her mother,
Mrs. Y. J. Galloway. Mrs. Drummer
in this country on Tuesday,
Il passenger on the Bremen.
Mrs. Michael Mcclure has been /
risiting her mother, Mrs. VIM. Dam
els, on Washington street, for the
past three weeks, has returned to
Ter home on Staten Island, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM p. Jefferson,
Mrs, Otis p. Jefferson and son spent
lart of last week with Mrs. Anna |
JuuONdli u CldyJull, Wlllle rev ". L. =
Jefferson attended the Youths Con- |
erence held in Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Huntley foyer of
Mr.. and Mrs. William
Watson and Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Wat
ion and families of Wilmington |
pent Sunday with Mrs. Sallie Wat
on, the occasion being her birthday. !
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. jefferson enter
aimed on Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs.
ohm Moore and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis Jefferson and family, Mr.. and
Trs. Charles Jefferson, Samuel JEFF
erSOn and son, Lester Jefferson, Mr..
nd Mrs. VIM. p. Jefferson, Mr.. and
Irs. Elmer J. Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs.
rcstOn NailOr i
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27

with the National Commander, too.
Well, you know. Charlie, thaiethc
crash at Niagara Falls was no small
affair and ! can't understand Why
there hasn't been senatorialSsin-
vestigation.
I'm look for one, Il
SIDNEY z.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27

Silence is golden. Perhaps that's
the real explanation why gentlemen
prefer blondes.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27

More mistakes are made through
lack of information than through
errors Of judgment.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27

We are all used to the old noises,
but a new one makes everybody
stop, look and listen. - "a.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27

The closer man is the more dis
tant his friends are.
Milford chronicle., 1931-02-27
The Mems Monday Night Bridge
Club met this week with James p
Pierce.

Club met this week with James p.
Pierce.
6
Several Milford ladies were in
cluded i'll the party that Mrs. George
Z. Macklin gave at her home in
Bridgeville ON Friday evening of
last week. The party was a bridge
supper and covers were laid for
thirty-two. Those who went from
Milford and enjoyed an evening at
cards as well as a delicious supper
were Mrs. Robert c. Hall, Mrs. NJ.
Haswell Pierce. Miss Helen Pierce,
Mrs. Harry Mulholland, Mrs. S. NJ.
d. Marshall, Mrs. William c. Smith,
Mrs. c. Donnan Holzmueller and
Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend.
8
Wednesday afternoon of last
week Mrs. Wilbur Pearcc, one of the
recent brides, entertained in honor
of her mother, Mrs. Joseph Elliott,
of Darby, Pa. Mrs. Elliott, although
a resident now of another State,
still seems to belong to Milford, be-
cause she has many friends who
were glad to welcome her back for
a visit. Mrs. Pearce invited several
of them to enjoy an afternoon with
her, with nothing to do but to re-
sumo old friendships and have the
pleasure of being together once
again. The guests were Mrs. A. NJ. /
Eells, Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs, Mrs.
Harry Mulholland, Mrs. Andrew !
Grimes, Mrs. Willis Hammond, Mrs |
Philip Griffith, Mrs. L. J. Lewis, ]