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Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25
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CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS

The world grows many years
younger at Christmas. The spirit
OF mirth seizes hold of people. They
dance and prance as if they were
kids again. Grandfathers rOmp with
the children, and the 0ld-timers
play tricks. What has got into
them, that this spirit of friskiness
suddenly takes possession of their
hearts?
Probably il is because for the
time, the worldly spirit of every day
has been forgotten. Instead of
grasping for the material goods of
life, it occurs to people to try to
make someone else happy. Accord
ing to all the philosophers, this is
the way for people to obtain happi-
ness for themselves. In this spirit,
they forget the troubles of every
day life, and just feel young and
hopeful again, as dark outlooks
change to bright ones.
An occasion that works this trans
formation is one to be cherished for
ever We need that spirit in daily
life. So we do quite well to adorn
our homes and churches with pretty
Christmas trees and wreaths and
bright candles and electric lights,
and make them sparkle with music
and gaiety.
We must not forget that Christ
mas commentaries tile greatest
event in history. The world for un-
told centuries, had not been able to
make any real progress. There were
wonderfulmen in those days, whose
deathless words have come down to
us and inspired us. But nothing
was done to lift up the masses of
the people. Great civilizations were
built, but they were based on weak
foundations, and they kept going
down into dust.
With the coming of Christ, the world
changed. He taught that we must
care for the humble and the needy,
give heavily burdened people
chance in life. We are far from |
fully accepting his generous creed,
yet it has gone far to revolutionize |
customs. So let us celebrate |
with ever warm enthusiasm the
of the worlds greatest
teacher.
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25
HOOVER GETS
DELAWARE SUPPORT
DelaWareanS In Congress Support
President In New Legislation Plan

Senators Hastings and Townsend
and Congressman Houston, Della
wares representative in Congress,
have supported President Hoover
during the turmoil of the past week,
which marked the second week of
the Seventy-second Congress.
/ Representative Houston supported
the debt moratorium while both SEN
atOrs Hastings and Townsend had
stood behind party leaders in their
chamber. They have also been found
supporting Senator Geo. H. Moses,
the Republican nominee for presi-
dent pro tempore who the Progress
sives have been trying to oust from
office.
Senator Hastings has been made a
member of the Republican Steering
Committee of the Senate, a place
that will give him much experience
in legislative matters from the Re
publican side of the chamber. Mem
bership on this committee is regard
ed as a recognition of highest abil-
ity.
Senator Townsend was made
chairman of the Audit and Control
Committee and also a member of a
subcommittee to study Senate bill
No. l having to do with a part of the
Presidents financial program.
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25

The school has enjoyed visits from
eileen Gildersleeve, State Director of
Music, and Miss Elizabeth Cathcart,
Supervisor of Music. ~
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25
Is THERE rSELESS GIYINGa

Some years ago a society for the
suppression of useless Christmas
giving was formed and promoted by
influential people. They argued that
many hard pressed wage-earners felt
forced to give more than they could
afford.
From one point of view there is
no such thing as useless giving. ANY
gift that testifles to love makes the
world sweeter, and nourishes friend
ships, which are the most valuable
thing in life. Even some gim-crack
that amounts to absolutely nothing,
may so testify of affection that it
serves its purpose.
Yet it is far better for people to
be discriminating and sensible, con-
sulting their friends tastes and real
needs. No one makes any mistake
who gives the substantial neces-
saries of life for Christmas.
Some people give excessively, but
more give in a niggardly way. In
this land where millions of people
are well situated as respects money,
and great many have more money
than they need, very much more
should be given to the needy and
destitute.
Some people worry and fret too
much over Christmas. Many women
in particular, are so very anxious
to send each of their long list of
friends just the right and apprO-
pirate thing, that they fairly agon-
ize over their prolonged Christmas
shopping. They ponder and delib-
crate and weigh. They can hardly
buy dozen postcards without
spending all the morning, examin-
ing such stocks to get the most
artistic designs and poetic senti-
ments. fitting each particular friend !
most closely. Such people take too |
seriously an occasion that was
meant to be one of care free hap
Diness. ""'-.~ |
Whatever our people need for
they can find it right
lere in the stores of Milford, with
Kind and willing salespeople, eager
q help everyone make just the
light choice,
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25
WILDWOOD

The Ladies' Aid of Millwood will
meet at the Community Hall Thurs
day evening, December 81. Please
do not forget the date. The Christ
mas entertainment will be held on
Monda yevening, December %, in
the Community Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Davis and
family entertained at a turkey din
ner Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. James D.
Abbott of Milford, Gertrude Davis,
William Coverdale and daughter Ma
omi, Mrs. James w. Deputy and
daughter Beatrice of Frederick and
Earl Thomas of Harrington.
Mrs. Walter Davis and sons, Wal
ter and Harold spent Saturday in
Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25
SUGAR HILL
(Near WilliamsVille)

Ed Murry, of Philadelphia, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Pepper over the
weekend.
Albert Pepper returned to Phila-
delphia after spending several
months with relatives here.
Isaac Derrickson is visiting his
SON and family in Ocean View.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Donnelly,
Mifflin Wheeler and mother were
weekend guests of Dave Derrickson
and family.
Mrs. Harold Derrickson is spend
ing the holidays with her husband.
Charlotte Derrickson, Jeanette
Hudson and Dave Derrickson, Jr.,
called on Hattie Quillen on Sunday.
Miss Quillen is improving all the
time, but still confined to her home.
We all wish her a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
Howard Grise, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday here with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Derrickson were
Sunday callers of Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
DerricksOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Derrickson
nave moved on the McCaDe place
whic hthey purchased some time
ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Easham have
moved on the Beacham place vacated
by Mr. Derrickson.
One of the largest hogs killed so
far i'm this vicinity was butchered
on Monday by Jim Derrickson,
weighing over 500 pounds.
Don't forget services at Sound
Church Sunday morning. Sunday
school at 9:45 and preaching by the
pastor, Rev. Frank McCorkle, at II.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Grey
on Thursday evening, January 7th.
Don't disappoint them, they are
looking for large attendance.
We extend a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Years greeting to our
friends far and near.
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25
UNION
Near LIncOln)

The Ladies' Aid will meet on
Thursday evening, December 81, at
the home of Mrs. Irene Lord. A
good attendance is desired. The
meeting will be held regardless of
weather conditions.
Our deepest sympathy is extended
to Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Webb for the
loss of their little child, who died in
the Milford Hospital on Saturday.
Congratulations are extended TO
VIM. Belts on his recent marriage
to Mrs. Annie Hammond of Milford.
May they have long and happy
welded life.
The writer wishes all the readers
of the Chronicle a Merry Christmas
and A Happy New Year.
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25

Turkey and pumpkin pie sea-
son.
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25

AMONG the many newspaper ex-
changes to reach our desk last week
the Delaware State News of Dover
was the outstanding. The News came
in the form of a combined anniver-
sary and Christmas number, in cele-
bration of the fiftieth anniversary of
its owner and editor, James c..
Wickes' completion of a half a cen
tury in newspaper work. Following
his usual high standard of present.
ing readable Christmas edition,
well illustrated and with colored
section, Col" Jim has presented
his readers with a worthwhile and
attractive vOlumn of local history as
well as the current news of his COM
munity The congratulations of the
Chronicle staff are extended to Ed
itor Wickes and his corps of work.
ers upon the excellence of the spe-
cial number. Our wishes are that
the genial Dover "old-timer" may
enjoy many, many more successful
years in his chosen profession.
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25
HARRINGTON

The regular monthly meeting oi
the Parent-Teacher Association fol
December was held on Tuesday eve.
ming.
The Harrington Fire Company
answered three alarms of fire with
in twenty-four hours this week.
The annual Christmas entertain
ment of the NJ. p. Church was held
on Sunday evening.
Following an illness that lasted
several years, but which had kept
her confined to her room for the
past six months, death occurred to
Mrs. Ethel Smith zimmerman on
Sunday morning She was 40 years
of age and the daughter of the late
Thomas J. Smith. Funeral services
were held from her late home on
Wednesday afternoon in charge OF
Rev. r. w. Sapp, pastor of the NJ.
p. Church, assisted by Rev. +. H.
Collins, pastor of the NJ. e. Church.
She is survived by a husband and
one daughter; also a brother and
two sisters. Interment in Hollywood
cemetery, near Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Reed enter
tanned a number of friends to a tur-
key dinner on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Beauchamp,
Miss Charlotte Beauchamp ami
Miss Eleanor Ellis spent Saturday
in Wilmington and Philadelphia.
George Short of Washington and
Lee College is spending the Christ
mas holidays with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Short. "-.-
Miss Eloise Chipman of Linden
Hall, Lititz, Pa, is home for the hol-
idays with her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
w. r. Chapman.
Billy Reddy and sister, Anna Lee
Reddy, of Norfolk, Va, are spending
the holidays with their mother, Mrs.
Warren T. Moore.
Miss Jeanette Tharp of William
and Mary College is the guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Tharp
during the Christmas holidays.
DR.. Howard Clymer and Jack
of Philadelphia spept
with the formers mother,
Mrs. John CIymer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Hollenback
of New York are spending the hol-
days with the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert X. Jones.
Miss Frances O'Nea1 was a Will
mingtOn visitor last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank O'Neal and !
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pot
ter, the Misses Louise and Carolyn |
Sapp were among those visiting in
last week.
Billy Day Scott is. spending the !
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Scott, near
Corporal. Berlin Chipman from
Military Academy, at
NaynesboIo, Va, is spending the
Christmas holidays with his parents,
Dr.. and Mrs. w. T. Chipman.
Miss Barbara Masten of Hood Col
ege, Frederick, Ma, is spending the
with her parents, Mr.. and
lrs. John Masten.
Il. f. Church Notes
9:45 A. NJ. Class meeting, led by
!. D. McCabe. 9:45 A. NJ. Church
chOol in all departments. Fl. ].
superintendent. The Will
ng Workers Glass of girls conduct
ng. the services. Offering next Sun
ay for worlds service. IL A. M. =
by pastor. Subject, "The !
md of the Year" GAS P. NJ. Ep- /
7orth League. 1880 P. M. Peoples
'opular Praise and gospel service.
ubject, "The End of the Year."
Christmas entertainment and j
reat on Monday evening, December
8. Watch Night Services Thursday
light, December 81, beginning at
o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25

The EllendaIe Juniors are contin-
uing their care of the building and
grounds. They have been preparing
a box for little handicapped child
Milford chronicle., 1931-12-25

Cheer up. Six months from now
the primary campaigns will be on in
full blast
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

George Mckay whom it will be remembered was injured on the tramroad a year ago, and suffer. ed the loss of a limb, was a re- turning passenger on the Victoria from Seattle, to join his wife, here. Regardless of his loss, MT. Mckay is cheerful and looking forward to better things.
 Finn Bruun, for many years travelling representative of a fur company, returned to Nome on the steamer Victoria MT. Bruuh who has been associated with his father in the fur business in the
 old country since leaving here, could not resist the call of the North country, and here he is. Mrs. Bruun and their young heir are visiting with Mrs. Bruun's relatives on a ranch in Idaho.
 Karl and Gus Reinish. after spending the winter with their aged mother in Germany, return ed to Nome to again enter into the mining activities of this sec tion. The boys state they had wonderful trip and enjoyed themselves immensely. hut there is no place like Nome. after all. Word brought back from King
 Island on the Northland, states Ithat the natives of that island ex- ,perienced a great catch of walrus this spring, and that hundreds of tusks are piled up on the island to age so that next winter they will have plenty of ivory to carve for the Nome market.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

pany stations in that section. This is Mrs. Patterson's first visit to Nome in 25 years. Leaving here she went to the Wenatche Valley and purchased an apple orchard which under her careful mana cement was big producer, Later she disposed of the orchard at a good figure and settled al Santa Cruz, where the Patter- sons have a beautiful home. Mrs. Patterson is glad to be back on the golden shores of Nome again and says the sea voyage was just wonderful and refreshing and the service on the Victoria was all that one could desire.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18
WIRELESS NOTICE

Henceforth the Nome Radio Sta tion will remain open until pm. daily instead of pm. for wire less messa ges.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Mrs. Treichler, wife of John Treichler, who is associated with the Hammon Company activities here, was returning passenger after spending pleasant winter with her daughters on the great outside
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Chas D. Brewer, known from one end of Alaska to the other and who has been identified with business at Barrow for over 30 years, was a returning passenger on the steamer Victoria from the outside. MT. Bower is returning to Barrow from here on the Cut ter Northland, and will take over his duties as manager of the trad ing post at that point which his son has managed since he went outside last fall
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Representative Andy Nylen re- turned to Nome On the Vic after spending portion of his time visiting his sister and friends in the states. He is now enroute to Solomon where he and his part ners are engaged in locating a new paystreak.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Arriving on the last trip of the steamer Victoria from the outside. were MT. and Mrs. E. E. Patter- son, of Santa Cruz. California, and are enroute to their old stam- ping ground at KotzebIe. where MT. Patterson is interested in the Kotzebue Fur and Trading Com
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Outgoing passengers on this Victoria. will be Mrs. Harry Ha- gen and daughter Lorean. Miss Hagen will take up further stud ies in educational matters in the States, which will be decided up- Mrs. Hagen. Who is the wife of Nome's popular jeweler, will re- turn in the fall.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Polet, wife of A. Polet. Nume's biggest merchant, will be au out going passenger on the st..mer Victoria Sunday, to visit relatives in Seattle,
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Tim O'Shaughnessy, the well known old sourdough, of Nome and Council. will be an outgoing passenger on this trip of the S. S. Victoria. MT O'Shaughnessv has not been in the best of health lately, and has decided to make the voyage to better his physical condition.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Attorney Ira D. Orton was q returning passenger on the arri- val here of the Victoria on her second voyage of the season. and lost no time getting into action as leading counsel on the Frank murder trial now before the Dis triot court. MT. Orton brings the good news that his son Allan was recently admitted to the bar at Olympia. Wilmington.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

A. " Cordovado. the Inmachuk mining man. was returning pas senger on the second voyage of tne steamer Victoria. Friday he made the trip va plane from here to his mining claims near Deer ing.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Harry Phillips of the Board o Trade. is making business tril to Seattle on this outgoing Vic
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Mrs. Albert schmidt and child ren will make the trip to the out side on this Victoria, where they will visit with relatives for the summer.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

R. Douglass Bail. who made the trip to Nome from seattle on the recent trip of the steamer Victor ia, on business, will be return ing passenger During his short stay in Nome. Mr. Ball made mum erous friends who are sorry to see him go SO soon.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Mrs. Grant Jackson, wife O the president of the Miners ant Merchants Bank of Nome. was { returning passenger on the Vic.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Mrs. Roell. wife of R. w. Roell, was a passenger on the Victoria from Seattle, accompanied by their child. Mr. Roell is one of the valued employees of the Ham mon company's electrical depart ment.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Roy Stump is in receipt of a telegram from Chas. Vogel. dated Seattle. July IT. wherein Charley states that he is slowly improv- ing and would leave the hospital Saturday. (todayD. MT. Vogel also sends his best regards to all his ,friend d. and requests that the Nome Nugget be mailed to him.
 George Bodis of the Dick Creek Mining Company. arrived in Nome Friday morning on the Kougarok Limited. piloted by Mort Powell. Mir. Bodis states that the westerly winds brought an abundance of rain both for his section and the KOugarok mining district and that every body was busy and doing fine. He expects to return Sunday with more supplies.
 Edward A. Cyclone" Hansen, dled Frlday. July 17. at White Mountain. after a lingering ill- ness. MT. Hansen is one of the Seward Peninsula's oldest business men and has been in the mining game for many years. He recent ly disposed of his business at White Mountain to Pfaffle of Col ovin.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Mrs. p. Sather, after spending about year in the states. re- turned to Nome on the steamer Victoria's second voyage here.
The Nome nugget., 1931-07-18

Mrs. Hellerich, wife of Repre- sentative Geo. Hellerich, was a returning passenger to Nome. ac- companied by their young daugh- ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
COLUMBIA-N NAVY CREWS RACE ON
 HARLEM RIVER
United Press Sports Editor)

New York, April 18-(U. P.) - The varsity rowing season began in the east to-day, with Columbia's crew meeting the navy in the open ing race over course of one and a half miles on the Harlem river.
 Navy was at full strength. Colum- bia, however, may be forced to use an alternate at No A. Herb Clugh Is i'll and Ed Fozier, last years varsity No and now of the junior varsity may be substituted.
 The race will be a father against son" competition for "Old Dick'' Glendon is coach of the Navy and his boy, Richard J. Glendon, Jr, drills Columbia.
 From The Busses
 Some hundreds of rowing enthu- siasts are expected to watch the con- test. Many of the spectators will be transported in Fifth avenue busses along the Harlem River Speedway that parallels the course.
 Before the race starts the new Columbia rowing house, gift of Edwin Gould, alumnus, will be formally opened.
 The race will start at p. m.
 The western season Is already well under way. Washington's Huskies won over California in the, three events rowed last Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

Hitting the ground may be a case of improper pivoting. Instead of turning at the hips. a player may be dropping the left shoulder on the backswing. The result is the drop ping of the right shoulder on the downswing. The dropping of the left shoulder is caused by keeping too much of the weight on the left leg during the backswing. instead of shifting it over against a stiffened right leg.
 S Chick Evans, amateur champion in 1916 and 1920, says, "A player in his haste to hit the ball causes the club to come down inside the path 1t followed in going up. The club head thus hurried down digs into the ground just back of the ball. This happens because the right shoulder drops with the pressing on the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
.KAPLAN-LENNY GO . OYERSHADOWS BAT
 AND MARTIN BOUT

Hartford, Conn, April 1S.-There Is promise of a capacity house in the big State Armory Monday night for this battle between Ralph Lenny and Kid Kaplan.
 No bout arranged by Ed Hurley for local consumption has shaped more like natural" than this one. pitting a former worlds champion and one of the greatest warriors of ring history against youth whose rise has been meteoric and whose amazing ringcraft has caused ring experts in many of the larger cities to hail him as a coming cham pion.
 Then the attractive picture is given bright tints by the presence on the card of Bat Battalino, the worlds featherweight champion, and Andy Martin of Boston, a veteran who has a puzzling, unorthodox style and credit as one of the smart est men of his weight in the ring.
 Any bout that stirs lively spec uiation and brings sharp division of sentiment is sure to pull big gate; no bout held here in a long time has set up the amount of spir- tied debate caused among fans here Ey the announcement that Kaplar and Lenny were to get together.
 Kaplan, 1t appears. will go into this bout the underdog in general sentiment; we judge this from opin- iCns that have come to the Times from newspapermen, boxing men and from those who qualify sim ply as mere fans.
 Too Clever?
 There is a predominance of belief that Lenny is too clever for Kap- Ian and that the Jersey boy will win on points. There is no prediction of n knockout, neither being a terrific hitter, but both of the punishing type.
 The Battalino- Martin bout, which. like the Lenny- Kaplan battle, is down for ten rounds. brings bat tie for which Hartford fans have been clamoring ever since Martin beat Verde here and then followed it up with a win over Tony Leto. Martin is expected to give Eat plenty of trouble with his unortho- dox style and c0nsummate ring smartness; he is an experienced vet eran.
 This is the undercard: Six-round- ers: Kid Bon Bon, Waterbury. vs. sydney Lampe, Baltimore; Carmen Nachicco, Brooklyn, vs. Kayo Nor gan. Stamford.
 Four-rounders: Nick Christy, Bristol, vs. Rene Peloquin, Daniel son; Marty Martina, Hartford, vs. Harry Osit. Springfield.