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Milford chronicle., 1931-11-27
Low COST ROAD
WORkEXPLAINED
rConlinned from Firn Paael

sLOHTiHHPd from FHE TdgeJ
the road convention to be held in
Detroit next January.
w. w. Mack, chief engineer of the
State Highway Department, explain
ed what is being done by the state
in the matter of road construction.
An effort is being put forth to have
as much done at this time as is pos
sible.
Clifford Smith, chairman of the
Board of County Commissioners of
Wicomico county, Md, brought Il
greeting from his board
Charles Z. Grubb of Washington,
engineer-eXecutiVe of the County
Highway Officials Division of the
American Road Builders AssOcia-
tion, complimented the State and
county officials in Delaware for the
progress that is being made in the
public work with which they are
charged. He noted, with pleasure,
the energy shown by the New Castle
county Levy Court and Engineer
Shaw and his staff on some big new
projects in that part of the State.
He spoke particularly Of the Della
ware City-Port Penn road, which had
been a troublesome proposition, and
the Newport pike Improvement.
The Port Penn road project, he
said, had been chiefly troublesome
because of the difficulty in making
a foundation. This phase of the un-
dertaking had required much time.
Now, however, such work is facili-
tated by the use of dynamite, which
process Wilmington explosives man
ufacturers had help to develop. The
process is being used, particularly
in the West, to good advantage.
c. N. Conner, of Washington, an
engineer-executive of the American
Road Builders Association, who is
engaged in research work ON low
cost roads, gave some helpful infOr-
nation on the latter subject. He also
complimented Delaware for the pro-
gress it had made in road building.
At one time, for a period OF four
years, he was engaged in State road
work here. Delaware's road system,
he said, is one of the best in the
country.
Major F. NJ. Davidson, mainten-
ance engineer of the city of Wash
ington, detailed his work in low-cOst
road construction. In building such
roads, he said the thing to do is to
make the best use of the most avail
able material He told of his ex-
periments with different kinds Of
materials. Some roads he had been
able to build at cost of Il cents
per square yard.
John Bromley, chief engineer for
Anne Arundel county, Md, in which |
Annapolis is located also gave inter
esting information concerning the |
building of low-cost and other roads
there.
Brief talks were given by Chief !
Engineer John Clark, of Wicomico |
county, Md; George Carter, editor |
of the Evening journal; A. o. H.
Grier, editor of Every Evening;
former State Senator James F. Alice
of Dover, editor of the State Senti-
mel, and Herman c. Taylor, of Dover.
At the business meeting Alban P.
Shaw of Wilmington, was reelected
president of the association; ROyden
Caulk of Blackbird, ]. f. Haddaway
Of Dover, and ]. E. Bailey of Sus-
sex, vice-presidents and r. c. Hill
Of Georgetown, secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-27
BOWERS BEACH

There will be meeting held in
the Ladies' Aid Hall on Monday
evening, December 7th, by Bowers
Town Council. The citizens are re-
quested to attend.
On Friday night of last week some
one killed dog and left it on the
property of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Truitt, close to their hog pen. That
is the wrong thing to do. When
sany person killing an animal should
bury it, as it draws the buzzards,
which in many cases causes disease
among the hogs. Also the person
doing so is liable to a fine.
The weather being summer like,
many persons came to the shore on
Sunday. One party went fishing;
the result of their efforts was one
black fish. Some of the net fisher
men hauled on Thursday afternoon
of last week when nearly one half
bushel of fish was caught. Too warm
for rock and perch to come under
shore to feed. Also the warm wealth
er has caused a shortage in orders
for oysters and CLAIMS, otherwise the
mild weather is much enjoyed.
The dredging machine that is
deepening the cut out channel from
the sand point on an northeast
course for the benefit of vessels en-
gagged in bay service, are having
calm weather, as in many times they
have been held up by windy periods
gor several days at time. 1t would
be an expensive proect at first, bnt |
n, IN fIla f1If tn hIIflH !
a city as the strong flowing current |
out of the Murderkill River would |
always keep the cut open deep en-
,Ough for such vessels that trade out |
Of the harbor.
y The Bowers Gun Club still hold |
the lead of targets in the Della
ware Trap Shooting League, which |
consists of Dover, Milford, Milton |
and Bowers. J. Burton Hendricks, |
member of Bowers Club, carried
home the honors on Saturday last
over the Wilmington Gun Club
grounds at Belview. The next league
shoot will be held at the Bowers !
Club grounds on Thursday, Decem-
ber 18th.
When the fire whistle blew on Sat
urday afternoon last, it was report
ed the fire was in Bowers. Some Of
Bowers shoppers in Milford made
hasty get away, but the fire was
some other place. While we were
pleased, but whom ever met with the
they have the sympathy
of Bowers community.
Thanksgiving Program
Bible Reading, Psalm 107
Lords Prayer.
Flag Salute.
Song, Thanksgiving Prayer, School
Song, Old Hundred, School.
Reading, Presidents Proclamation,
Carl Hallinger.
Reading, Governors Proclamation,
lack Parker.
Recitation. Happy Thought, Billy +!
Jackson. i
Song, Thanksgiving Day, first and {
second grades.
Recitation, Thanksgiving, William {
Davidson.
Play, The First Thanksgiving.
Characters: &
Iiles Standish, Francis Booker. I
1lden Brewster, Leland Spayd.
AAOi JUN 81 hNls
Priscilla, Dorthy Spayd. S
Nary, Sarah Garthari. @
Doris Shuman.
distress Brewster, Gladys Thomas. d
Song, America the Beautiful, a
school.
Recitation, Let Us Give Thanks, h
llve Knowles. s
Recitation, November, Lemwood n
ackson.
Song, Dairy Maids, third and n
ourth grades. O
Recitation, A Thanksgiving Fable,
Ielen Garthari. a
Recitation, Thanksgiving, Mickey. G
Song, Thanksgiving Son, School. T
Song, America, School,
When in Milford you will always N
meet people you know at Petty e
ohn's" Fountain. 1t
Put ZIP storm door now. b
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-27
DAGSBORO

Many of the children are absent
from school on account of chicken
pOX.
We are glad to see Mrs. Joseph
Rogers able to be out again after
being i'll for the past week
Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Brumbly and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brumbly spent
the weekend in Philadelphia with
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Toomey.
The stork called around our town
and left a baby boy Saturday, No
vember q at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Donaway. They call
him Donald Frank Lawson Dona-
way. Bother mother and baby are
getting along nicely.
Deaths
Mrs. Eliza Gordy, widow of Silas
Gordy, died Saturday at the home of
her son, Edward Downs. She had
been a patient sufferer and had
passed the age of four score years.
Funeral was held at the NJ. P.
Church Monday afternoon.
Our town was saddened Monday
afternoon when John Timmons pas
sed away at two o'clock. He had
been in poor health for some time
until death took him to rest. He
leaves a widow and four boys,
namely, Aaron, William, Charley
and Vialeatis Timmons, and seven
girls. Funeral unknown at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Hickman en-
tertained at a wild goose dinner on
Sunday. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Vim. F. Vickers and son Billy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Hickman and
son Junior and Howard Hickman.
Aubery Long of Philadelphia is
spending some time with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Long.
Herbert Hudson of Philadelphia
is on summing trip with his bro
ther, John M. Hudson.
Edward Brittingham and wife and
son of Philadelphia are spending
some time with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Brittingham.
Joseph Kollock of Pennington is
spending some time with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Kol-
lock.
Miss Mamie Clogg spent the week
end with Miss Decima Donaway.
Mr.. and Mrs, E. G. Hickman and
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. F. Vickers spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs
George Calhoun.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Timmons
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Brumbley.
When in Milford you will always
meet people you know at Petty
ohn's" Fountain, 1t
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-27

PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH
G. ". BeheIhOuse, Faster
Sunday School $3.50 q. m.
Preaching IL a. m.
Sunday evening: 1880, Song RsF-
vice; 8 p. m, preaching.
Wednesday evening: 1880 o'clock,
prayer service.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Branch Of The First Church Of
Christ Scientist
In Boston, Massachusetts
Services every Sunday morning at
eleven o'clock. Wednesday evening
meetings, first Wednesday in each
month at 8 p. m. in Grange Hall,
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-27
WILDWOOD

The revival services that are be-
ing held at Millwood Church, have
had very good attendance and much
interest has been taken to make the
meetings a success. Rev. Willis, of
Lincoln City, will have charge of the
services Friday evening, Nov. 9th.
There will also be services on Sun
day evening. Everybody welcome.
Through some misunderstanding,
the statement in last weeks letter,
that the Houston Male Quartet would
be present at the services last Sun
day evening, was wrong. We are
very sorry for this error
The Fashion Show put ON by ]. c.
Penny Co., at the Millwood Commu-
nifty Hall last Wednesday afternoon
was very much enjoyed by all pres
ent
The next meeting of the MillwoOd
Home Demonstration Club will meet
in the Millwood Community Hall on
Wednesday, Dec. End, commencing
at 10 a. m. If you have and chairs
that need upholstering bring them
out. If yOu have not, come and
watch Miss Whitcombe with some
that have already been started.
There are several subjects of inter-
est to be brought up at this meeting
before lunch time, SO bring your
lunch along and join the others.
Plans are under way for the Christ
mas party and Miss Whitcombe will
tell about it. The stool frames are
still being ordered and worked on.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-27

Put Up storm door now.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-27

A little kerosene, IN, clear water
helps in window washing.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
Churches
Schools
CLUE WOMEN ASKED
TO CONTRIBUTE TO
EAST SIDE PARTY

Members of the Ten Thousand
club who find themselves unable to
attend the meeting tomorrow but
who would like to contribute TO the
Christmas party planned by the
club Americanization committee for
the children Of the East Side, ARE
asked to leave their presents at
the women's rest room on Sixth
street. Those who attend the club
meeting are asked to leave their
gifts at the club house.
Donations of toys, old or new, of
nuts, candies, apples an d oranges
will be greatly appreciated by the
committee. If toys are given, and
are wrapped, the givers are asked
TO mark the packages as to their
contents so that the committee
members may know how to distrib-
ute them. The gifts will be re-
ceived up to and including Satur-
day noon, December 10.
Saturday afternoon a party will
be given for the children connect
ed with Mrs. Bertha Judd's Amer
icanization classes, the affair to
take place in the East Side Com
munity club house on State street
between First and Second streets.
Friday evening a party is planned
for the adults.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
! OF Interest to Women !
Society
Clubs
BLACK CAT INN HEADQUARTERS
FOR ENTIRE NOS CLUB DANCE

Transformed as the Black Cat
I'M" the Ten Thousand club pre-
serted a different appearance from
its ordinarily sedate aspect suit
able for a women's club. as the
members Of the Entire Nos club
gathered in the auditorium for the
December novelty dance last night
Black cats decorated the walls
and stage Of the auditorium and
across the ceiling was a net work
of bright colored balloons. Tables
were arranged about the room in
night club fashion with the center
OF the floor left free for dancing.
Each. table had a candle as a CEN
terpisce and unusually attractive
menus adorned with black cats
marked the places.
During the first part of the eve
ning, refreshing drinks were served
by the walters. who like the mem
oers OF the orchestra, were in black
lace. Later in the evening, sand
wiehes and coffee we're scrved.
Adding to the realistic appearance
OF the night club were the Cigarette
girls who went from table to table
and the entertainment presented by
Patsy and Allen Pike of Harry
Snoderass' orchestra at the De An
"a hotel, Calexico. Cecil Georse
Cross added much 10 the enter
talnment with her two songs.
prize waltz was won by Mrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
GIRL RESEh YES TO
HOLD VESPER HOUR

One OF the most impressive and
lovely Of the Christmas services is
the annual Girl Reserve vesper
hour which will be given this year
at the First Baptist church on Sun
day afternoon, December 20, at
O'Clock.
The pubic is invited to this
Christmas program which includes
songs by the high school girls trio:
Pauline Mathes, Gwendolyn Will
liams and Pollyanna Stone; Of
Christmas carols sung by the Girl
Reserves trio, Peggy Whitelaw, Bar
bara Tondrc and Kathryn Jones.
Cecil Rhodes and Mrs. Eugene
Waterman will be heard in vocal
solos, and Mrs. Lyman Robertson
Mercedes Frost) of the city library,
will give a reading. Estelle Living
ston will act as accompaniSt and
will also play the occasional.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
METHODTSTS ENJOY
POT LUCK SUPPER

Excellent attendance, a good din
ner and an interesting program
marked the pot-luck supper held
last night by the Methodist church
and sponsored by the Sunday
school
The men of the church were IL
charge of the program under the
leadership Of w. J. Reid. Roy
Maupin and Kenneth Hatch were
heard in a clarinet duet accom-
panied by Jane Anderson. Sybil
Shipp gave two readings. jim
Childs sang a. group of solos.
Rev w E. Ma7an, pastor of the
church, gave a brief talk on OBJ
jectives for 1892
Rev. and Mrs. Myron Insko, who
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. L.
McCrory, were special guests. Rev
erend Insko, Drmerly pastor of
the Calexico Methodist church.
spoke a few wol dis of greeting.
An offering we.s taken during the
evening for the Sunday school treat
next Tuesday, December %. each
member contribu ting the number OF
pennies eorrespC Oding to his age.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
TEN THOUSAND
CLUB TO MEET
on THURSDA I

To insure a merry Christmas for
children of the East Side who might
otherwise be forgotten, the T +
Thousand club b Americanization
committee asks the club members
to bring gifts to the club meeting
on Thursday, as has been the GUS
tom each year.
The program promises TO be un-
usually delightful and will be pre-
sented by Mrs. w. j. Reid of the
Twice Told Tales section which
group is sponsoring the meeting
furnishing the program and acting
as tea hostesses.
Mrs. Reid has been selected by
the section to represent it because
of her ability as a story teller and
her program is certain to be en-
joyable. Mrs Eugene Waterman,
accompanied by Mrs. Joe E. King.
will present a group of vocal solos.
The club meeting will begin at
2:30 tomorrow, December II, and
will be held in the club house audi
tOrium.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
Former Residents OF
Ell Cento To Return

Mrs. Jessie Sargent an d her
daughter, Miss Marlys Sargent, arc
expected to arrive in FL Centro to-
day where they will make their
home in the future. Miss Sargent
will act as secretary for B. NJ. Cru
well, district t superintendent OF
schools.
Mrs. Dorothy Hoover who has
been teaching the Harding first
grade, has resigned to join her hus-
band who is making his home on
the coast, and Mrs. Kendall B. Per-
kins who has been teaching the
Harding 2-B will take over Mrs.
Hoover's class, Miss Evelyn Delaney,
former secretary, becoming teacher
for the 2-B grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
SHRINE INITIATES /
THREE CANDIDATES

Three candidat es were initiated
at last nights meeting of Oasis
Shrine No. 20, W. S of j., held
in the Masonic 7 'emple. The can
didates were Mr. S. Myrtle Cromef,
Mrs. Zyrl Pulsife = and Mrs. Loville
Stout, all OF Bra wiley.
After the imp 'essive service and
the business met ting, the members
adjourned to the banquet hall where
refreshments we re served. Christ
mas decorations OF holly and tall
red candles matie a picturesque set =
ting for the meeting.
Each member brought a pound
of groceries which will be distribut-
ed later among the needy as the
Shrine's eontri button at this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
SISTER MARYS
y J. e e. KITCHEN

as possible. Let cool a few min
utes and pull apart to make thin
and full of holes.
CaramelS
Caramels that melt in the
mouth" are well worth place
among the Christmas candies
You can add nuts or not as you
please. Black walnuts make a
most delicious caramel. for their
flavor blends perfectly with the
caramel flavor.
Two and one-half cups granu-
lated sugar. Ia teaspoon cream OF
tartar. 34 cup white or red la
bel" corn syrup. l cup cream. 4
tablespoons butter. 1-2 teaspoon
vanilla. cup chopped nut meats
Mix one cup sugar with cream
of tartar and melt over a low fire
until golden syrup. Stir while
melting. Add remaining sugar,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16

syrup and cream. You may think
the mixture is ruined at this stage
but the Jumps will all cook out.
Bring to the boiling point. stir
ring constantly. Boil five min
utes and add butter. Cook very
slowly over a low fire. The fire
must be kept low and the cooking
must be slow; otherwise the candy
will scorch and the butter will not
blend with the syrup but will
cook out" Cook until a few
drops tried in cold water form a
hard ball. If candy thermome-
ter is used it should register ESQ
degrees F. Remove from fire and
let cool few minutes before add
ing nuts and vanilla. Pour into
well buttereG square or oblong
pan and let stand until firm
Mark into squares. When solid.
cut and wrap each square in oiled
paper.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
WOmen'S University
CLUB Meets AT Hotel

Robert Hays, secretary of the Ell
Centro Chamber of Commerce, gave
a splendid account of trip through
Palestine at the recent meeting of
the Womens University club held
at the Barbara Worth hotel, COM
pairing and contrasting that region
with Imperial Valley.
Gifts to go to the Salvation Army
for its Christmas work were brought
by the members and laid around a
beautifully decorated Christmas
tree. Gene Moore, accompanied by
Mrs. S. P. Williams was heard in
two solos.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
VI. E. MISSIONARY
SOCIETY MEETING

Sewing on quilts and lsyettes for
the Red Cross occupied the morn
ing session at yesterdays meeting
CT the Methodist missionary socie-
ty held in the social hall.
A pot luck luncheon took place
at noon with Mrs. ]. K. Mason as
hostess for the day.
During the afternoon a business
session and prograia were corduct-
ed. Mrs. F. D. Jacobs led the de-
votionals, Mrs. P. A. Murray and
Mrs. w. w. McEuen sang Christ
mas carols, anG Mrs. IL. A. Contrz
told a charming Christmas story
Five little girls presented a mite
box play, those taking part being
Margaret Lenz, Leighella Mallory,
Janet Reid, Helen Tiprs and Mary
King.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
PARTY PLANNED
FOR TWO LODGES

Holiday festivities will begin to-
morrow night fer the Barbara
Worth Rebekahs, the Odd Fellows
and their friends when The Christ
mas party for the two lodges will
be helo in the Davis hall.
Each member is asked to bring
an inexpensive gift for the Christ
mas tree, these gifts to be distrib-
uted later in the evening. Those
bringing guests are asked TO pro-
vide presents for them also.
The committees in charge of the
entertainment for the evening
promise a delightful affair an d
urge thai all members of the lodg IS
corle out for the event.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
POT LUCK SUPPER
At BAPTIST CHURCH

A real get-to-gether pot luck SUD-
per is planned for tonight by the
First Baptist church ana will begin
promptly at 7 o'clock in the church.
Not only will a good dinner be
served but a fine program is plan
ned for the entertainment of the
members present. Musical numbers.
both orchestral and vocal, Will b.
supplied and will odd to the en-
.ioyment of the evening.
al members Of the church are
invited to attend and it is hoped
that large number VIII De present
for this affair.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
ROLTFILLE CLASS
TO GIVE COMEDY

El Centr;tns are invited to witness
1.-The three act comedy to be present.
ed on Friday evening, December Is
by the senior class of Holtvilles
high school.
The play is the delightful comedy
You and T. by Philip Barry, which
with its clever lines and attractive
theme will afford interesting enter
tainment.
It will be produced in the gram
mar school auditorium, Holtville, at
8 o'clock on Friday evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
JOE WOLFE.S HOSTS
AT BRIDGE PARTY

MIR. and Mrs. Joe Wolfe, 87l FL
Centro avenue, we're hosts last
night at charming bridge party
at their home which was appropri-
ately decorated for the occasion in
the Christmas motif.
High scores at tee card game
were won by Mrs. Lee Nuffer and
B. M. Gruwell, Lee Nuf1er winning
the low score award. Following the
card game the hosts served a de-.
licious supper.
Those present were Mr.. ana Mrs.
Nuffer. Mr.. and Mrs. GruWell, Mr.
and Mrs. James p Greene. Miss
Ruth Houseman, Miss Jean Brin,
Miss Nora Epler and c. w. Rem
ele.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16

William Bennington Jr.. Of CaleXico
and Bert Mitchell Another dance
novelty was the balloon dance when
the balloons were released from the
ceiling and floated down towards
the dancers.
Acknowledgment to the printing
firm donating the menus is made
and the club is indebted to the
committee in charge for a most de-
lightful evening. A5r. and Mrs.
Fred Cross we're chaiTTuen and the
members were Mr.. and Mrs. Volney
Kerr, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward E. Con-
roy and Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Fox.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
GOLF CLUB ADOPTS
RENTAL SCHEDULE

A rental schedule was adopted
yesterday by the womens auxiliary
of the Barbara Worth Country
club at their meeting held in the
clubhouse.
Prices for renting the attractive
new clubhouse for both evening
and afternoon affairs were fixed.
Those wishing further information
may call Mrs. S. Emmitt Allen in
El Centre, or Mrs. o. c. Harris
of Holtyille.
A committee was appointed "a
take charge Of supervised Junior
activities.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
Local Y. ". c. A. Board 9
Meets Al DOICd Home

Members of the local Y.WC.A.
board met recently with Mrs. M. J.
Dowd, 669 Wensley avenue, for a
business meeting \ and Christmas
program, those present being Mrs.
A. c. Finney, Mrs. H. G.. Jones.
Mrs. c. E. Sones, Mrs. Dowd and
Miss Hazel Bell Withrow, secretary.
Routine business was transacted
and a program of Christmas carols
whistled by Miss Withrow and Of
the reading of the Christmas story
from the Bible by Mrs. Sones was
enjoyed.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
CHRISTMAS BOX
READY TO SHIP

Articles for the Christmas box to
be sent the Massey home in San
Gabriel, the Christian church home
for the aged, were brought at yes
terdays meeting of the Christian
Church Circle held at the home o.
Mrs. Wesley He'll, 543 Sandalwood
avenue
During the afternoon plans for
the church Christmas decorations
were made. 1t was announced that
the box would go out tomorrow
morning. reaching the home in
plenty of time for Christmas.
The next meeting of the Circle
will take place on January 4 with
Mrs. A. L. Graves, 632 Orange, when
the monthly missionary study will
be conducted.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
Social BrevitieS

The regular sewing bee conducted
each week by the women of the
Presbyterian church took place yes
terday at the S. P Holiday home,
526 Holt avenue The women spent
the day in sewing for the Saliva
ton Army.
Emmanuel Circle Of the First
Baptist church Will hold its regular
all day meeting tomorrow, Decem-
Der II, in the church. A pot luck
dinner will be served at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-16
WILSON SCHOOL AT
WORK ON PROGRAM

Wilson school students are busily
at work on their program to be
presented in celebration of Christ
mas, Friday evening, December 18
in the school auditorium.
Christmas songs by the trouba-
doris and carollers and a Russian
peasant play, THE Babushka," will
constitute the program. Colorful
settings and costumes will be fea-
tured and the entire program will
afford delightful entertainment.
Rehearsals are under way and
promise an excellent program for
Friday. The public is cordially in
vited TO witness the production.