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Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
New Century Club Notes

Monday at the club was a most un-
usual day as it fell ON the exact date
of the two hundredth anniversary of
WashingtOn's birth. Mrs. NJ. Has
well Pierce was chairman for the
day and took us with her in imagi-
nation, to Virginia to visit young
George and Martha Washington, the
two children, Patsy and Jack, and
some of the WashingtOns friends
Mrs. Postles Hammond and Mrs.
Harry MulhOlland opened the pro-
gram by singing Garry Me Back to
Old Virginny", and the remainder
of the program was as. follows:
Paper on the Life of Washington
Mrs. Cornelia Hall.
Vocal Duet--Mrs. Hammond and
Mrs. MulhOlland.
Paper on Washington's Mother
Mrs. Thomas Davis,
Reading Ruth Draper, who
played the part of Martha Washing
ton.
The chairman, Mrs. Pierce, read
about the churches Washington at
tended.
The program closed with the cn-
tire club singing America.
The entire program depicted Co.
lOnial days. Those taking part in
the program wearing Colonial cos
tunes and the stage being furnished
with antique furniture. After the
close of the program four girls.
dressed in Colonial costume, served
tea and waters.
Monday, Feb. 20, will be open day.
The program will be on health with
Miss Mabel BOwser as chairman.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
SCOUT OFFICERS HOLD
SUSSEX MEETING
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Continued from FirSf Page
ing each of the troops that took ad-
vantage of this conference: Mills
borO-Willard McCabe, Joseph Lin
go, Joshua West, Norman Lawson,
William Lofiand, Vernon Layton, Geo.
Williams, Jr.: Lewes - Richard
Shields, Jr., Jack Ingram, Ralph
Jones, William Mai, Thomas Lodge,
George Lupton; Selbyville - Armel
Long, ElwoOd Goodwin, Edward John
son, Ralph CULLEN, Edward Nc
Cabc; Rehoboth Beach HAL Pep
ucr, John Lecato; Coolspring-Rob-
crt Rust, MOlloy Vaughn, Jr.; Del
mar-Edward Hearn, Henry White,
Clarence NOrthrup, Harry Phillips,
Harry Hudson, Jr.; Seaford-Horace
Payne, William SmOtt, Frank Can
non.
Stanley NJ. Woodhead, Field En-
ecutivc, and Clarence Urffer, Pro-
gram Director, of the Wilmington
Area Council, we're responsible for
the organizing and conducting of the
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
OBITUARIES s

ed by friends and relatives. Inter-
ment at st. Johns Cemetery, near
, Georgetown. .
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ROGERS
A gloom was cast over this com
munity on Sunday afternoon, Feb.
IA, 1882, when it became known that
Nathaniel 1. Rogers, son of the late
George w. and Nancy Rogers, aged
Il years 2 months 10 days, had pass
cd away, due to heart trouble and
pneumonia. He was a wealthy and
prosperous farmer, living near Piney
Grove. The deceased was loved and
highly respected by all who knew
him. He was faithful and loyal
church worker and was always will
ing to help those who were in need.
He is survived by widow, Mrs. An
ME b. Rogers, two daughters, Mrs.
Edgar Coulter, of Harbeson, and
Mrs. Alvin James, of near Laurel;
also two foster sons, Isaac Larri-
more, of Broad Creek, and George
Cooley, of Auburn, N. j.; four grand
children, Chester and Nettie James,
Mrs. William Jones, and Dorothy
Coulter; two brothers, Albert Rog-
ers, of near Georgetown, and Ste
phen Rogers, of near Laurel. Fu-
neral services were held from Provi-
dence NJ. P. Church, Wednesday af-
ternoon, at o'clock, with the Rev.
Archer officiating, assisted by the
Rev. Owens. Interment took place
in Union Cemetery at Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
COMPLETES 81 YEARS

Marking the completion of 81
years of home financing, The Milford
Building and Loan Association held
its annual stockholders meeting on
Tuesday, February 23rd, and elected
officers and directors for the ensu-
ing year.
The report as submitted by the
secretary was adopted by the meet
ing as the 61st annual report, copy
of which is printed elsewhere in this
issue. Earnings as shown for the
past year was at the rate of G.2 per
cent.
Officers and directors, whose terms
expired were unanimously reelected
as follows: VIM. G. Sammons, pres
ident; Augustus Holson, vice-presi-
dent; Edwin p Messick, treasurer;
James X. Pettyiohn, secretary. Di-
rectOrs: c. e. Brigham. Fl. J. Pet
tyjohn, and w Vernon Benson.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
SUSSEX TEACHERS
ASK RETIREMENT
SYSTEM. IN STATE
LCOHfiHacd from FirJf Pdgc1

/ lL0HIfHhcd from fUJt Id9cI
/ Washington's Birthday as a school
holiday.
The teachers also endorsed the
! health, music and art programs as
now set forth by the State Depart
ment of Education.
The teachers of the association al
so endorsed the work of the Della
ware Parent-Teacher Association in
furthering education in this State,
and they pledged their support and
efforts in furthering the program OF
the Delaware Safety Council.
Another resolution stated that the
teachers of the association thank
ed the State Department and the
State Board of Education for their
cooperation in furthering a progress
sive program of education in the
State.
1t was ordered that a copy of
these resolutions be sent to the
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion, State Board of Education, the
president of the Georgetown special
district, the Delaware Safety Coun-
Gil, the Delaware Parent-Teacher
Association and the press.
AT the morning session, Professor
w. w. Charters, Bureau of Educa-
tional Research, Ohio State Uniyer-
sity of Columbus, Ohio, was the
speaker His subject was "Charac-
ter Education"
The afternoon session was given
over to two addresses. The first
speaker was Professor Francis G.
Blair, State superintendent of pub
lie instruction of Illinois and past
president of the National Educa-
tion Association. His subject was on
Abraham Lincoln.
The last speaker was Dr.. Frank
Baker, of the Milwaukee State Tea
chers' College, whose address was
on mass education which he declar-
ed should be abolished in favor of
individual education.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26

John Caldwell, indicted for manu-
facture of liquor, case continued to
April term Of court.
With the settlement of few mi
nor matters in the two courts, on
Tuesday, the February term of Kent
County Court adjourned. it being
one of the shortest held in recent
years, there having been but three
actual days of the combined Supe-
rior Court and the Court of General
Sessions.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
PLAN PAGEANT AS
CELEBRATION FEATURE
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GCOHtiHued from First Pagc]
twist. presented a pian for the issu-
ance of bulletin or booklet in con-
nectiOn with Delawarc's part in the
life of Washington. for which much
data has been collected by DR.. Ry-
den and which should prove most in
teresting to the children of the
schools of the State.
After discussion Of the plan, it
was decided to have such Il publica-
ton compiled and printed, if such
could be done within the
financial limitations of the commits
sion, the State appropriation for the
entire celebration being $1,000.
The personnel Of the Delaware
George Washington Bi-Centennial
Commission which was authorized
by an Act of the Delaware General
Assembly of 1927, which named the
speakers of the two Houses. the then
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
QUARTERLY MEETING OF
... WOMAN'S AUXILIARY

On Thursday, March 3rd, the Up
per Peninsula Auxiliary of the WO-
mans Auxiliary of the Methodist
Protestant Church will hold its
quarterly meeting in the Dover Meth
odist Protestan Church. The serv-
ices will begin in the morning at 10
o'cloc kand continue after lunch,
closing about 4 p. m.
All who expect to attend are re-
quested to notify Rev. w. F. Bausch-
er, Dover, Del.
An unusually attractive program
has been arranged and all ladies of
the Methodist Protestant Church be-
ing automatically members are ex-
pected to attend if possible.
Visitors are invited
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
Eggs only 2oc dozen.

| Eggs only 20c dozen.
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/ only three days to Spring.
Bakes for your convenience.
49,
Too late for community parties.
Just time for cleaning UP the
yard.
St Patrick's Day is not far away,
so look out for bad weather
Hen Matched broods of chickens
are seen about some farm homes
now.
Come and get some good beef soup
and home made rolls at the bake
Saturday, Adam shoe shop.
A recent contribution of ten dol
lars to the Carlisle Fire Company
was made by Herman W. vinyard Of
Frederica.
Did you know that the Hospital
Auxiliary will have a ST. Patrick,s
party, Tuesday evening, March 18th,
at the nurses home? r
There will be St. Patrick's par
ty, Tuesday evening, March 18th, at
the nurses home. A good place to
meet all your friends.
49,
Make up your own table and 80
to the Business Girls Club card par
ty on Wednesday, March 2, in the
Century Club. A big time is prom
ised. ...
The Business Girls Club of Nil
ford will have card party Wednes-
day evening, March 2, at s O'Clock,
in the New Century Club. Admission
Csc. Everybody cordially invited.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Miller enter
tanned at a turkey dinner Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Reedy Rogers and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Carey, Mr..
and Mrs. Lionel Ingram and son
Nelson. Mrs. Ralph Prettyman and
Miss Marie Rogers. I'D 4
Leonard J. Matthews, of Milford,
was elected State Vice-COuncillor of
The Junior Order American Mechan-
cs at the annual meeting of the or
ler, which was held at Laurel last
week. Mr.. Matthers is the first State
officer to be chosen from Milford
Council, No. 3, of Milford. ~.
The Ladies Aid of the Avenu3 NJ.
E. Church will meet on Tuesday af-
ternoon, March l, at 2:30 ia tho
Chapel. The usual meeting day is
but due to the Fathers
and Sons dinner being held on We'd
nesday the Ladies Aid will be held
lay sooner. Don't forget the date,
Tuesday, March 1, at 2:30. &
The eighth annual young peoples
conference for Kent county, will be
leld Saturday, March 10, in the Bap-
list Church, Dover. In the afternoon
IN address will be delivered by Or.
libby. secretary of the National
1ouncil for Prevention of War. His
subject being, Current Events and
heir relation to world peace" The
ollOwing discussion groups will be
leld: Cooperation; Christian Con-
ucts and Our Daily Tasks; Chris
ian Conduct in Recreation; Chris
ian Conduct in the Home; Christian
Conduct in Relation to Boys and
iris.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
NEWTON l.. CRUDE
TO SERVE % YEARS

Governor Buck has no intention to
permit those who have made records
of competent service in duty for the
State of Delaware, to escape that
service. The governor has reap
pointed Newton L. Glubb, of Brandy
wine hundred, as a member of the.
State Board of Agriculture for
term of three years. Mr.. Grubb is
also a member of the State Highway
Commission of Delaware. He has
served on the board of agriculture
more than 20 years.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
FhiPty
One
Years
Ago
Taken From February, 1901,
Files or Milford Chronicle

Ruby Vale, Esq, spent Sunday in
Milford.
s:IsE
II. II. Erickson spent Sunday in
Wilmington.
ab
J. ID. TomlinsOn spent Sunday with
friends. Mrs. Tomlinson returned
home with him.
! >s}s
Mrs. r. II, Gilman and Mrs. VIM.
! Smith, daughter and son, have re-
turned to Milford. from German
j town, Pa.
! <9Es
( Mrs. George has been in New York
and Philadelphia this week, pur-
chasing spring styles and spring
goods.
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Daniel Thompson, of Thompson
vile, has been sick for several
weeks and his friends are quite
alarmed over his condition.
. ST.
Mrs. Frank H. Kramlick is visit
ing her daughter, Anna, in Philadel-
phia, and will spend a few days in
Wilmington on her way home.
ST.
Mrs. Joseph e. Holland was taken
very i'll last Saturday night, and it
was feared for a while that she
would not recover, but her friends
will be glad to know that she is now
convalescent.
%4Es
Harry Pierce's application for the
instruction in tho profession of
trained nurse at the Belvue Hospital
has been accepted and he is likely
to be called there any time.
<d@'
John Roach has been a great suf-
ferer from blood poison, which re-
suited from picking a splinter out
of his hand with u knife point that
had been used in butchering a pig.
<dEs
Davis r. Grier had a surgical Op-
GRAFTON performed by Drs. Marshall
and Prettyman last Tuesday, that re-
quired the cutting of a large part of /
his scalp and extracting a piece of
the skull bone. The trouble was
caused by an abscess in the left ear,
which broke and drained into the |
head. 1t was the second operation,
and it retquired ten stitches to sew
up the opening. The abscess is the
result of the grippe.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
DR.. TAUMERANTZ TO
SPEAK IN MILFORD
Next Monday Afternoon At New
Century Club t.-

A special invitation is extended by
the ladies of the New Century Club,
for the people of Milford and vicin-
ity, to hear an address by Dr. Mes
roe A. Taumerantz, superintendent
of the State Hospital at Farnhurst,
on the subject, Mental Health"
This will be at three o'clock p. m. in
the New Century Club room, and ev-
erybody is cordially invited TO hear
an interesting talk ON a very inter-
estins subject in which all the peo-
pie are more or less interested di-
rectly.
DR.. Taumerantz is an authority on
the subject, and his address will be
interestingly delivered in an under
standing way for all. 1t is an op-
portunity that comes only inGre-
quently, and there will be a large
audience next Monday afternoon TO
hear this address in Milford
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26

/ HIGMAN
Gladys Higman, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Amos Higman, died Febru-
airy %, 1882, at her home on Staten
Island, N. Y. Her remains will be
brought to Milford Saturday after
noon for burial at Odd Fellows Gem
etery.
HENDERSON
Mrs. Francis (Carpenter) Hender-
son, of Milford, Delaware, wife of
the late Benjamin Henderson, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
William H. Warren, 211 North Wal
nut street, Milford, Del, February
23rd. 1882, aged II years. The fu-
neral will be held from her late
residence, Friday, February 2Gth, at
2 p. m.
xxx
MARVEL
Frank w. Marvel, owner and mani
ager of the Hotel Marvel. at RehO-
both Beach, and one of the best
known families of Delaware, passed
away at the Beebe Hospital, Lewes,
February 11th, after an illness of six
weeks from complications. He was
the son of the late Alfred H. and
Cathrine E. Marvel, born at Cool
spring, Del. in 1868. He is survived
by his wife and one sister, Mrs. N. r.
Veasey, of Milton, Del. and host of
friends from coast to coast. Flu
neral services were held at Rehoboth
M. E. Church, of which he was a
faithful member, and largely attend
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26

George II. Baynum was in Dover
on Wednesday.
saH>
Miss Elizabeth Rickards is suffer-
ing from la grippe.
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John Carmean was called to Lew
es this week.
ST.
Mrs. McClelland has been quite i'll
for some time.
&&
Mrs. Rhoda Roudebush has been
in New York City for some time.
ssRS
Miss Edith Morris is visiting
friends in Philadelphia.
$a%
Miss Mollie Johnson is visiting
relatives in Philadelphia.
$9ss
Miss Mildred Causey is on a visit
TO washington, u. Z.
zass
Miss Bessie Orton, of Lewes, Del,
is the guest of Miss Maria Draper.
%dEs
Mrs. John Adkins has been con-
fined to her bed for the past week.
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Harry Hughes, of Denton, Nd, has
been in Milford during the past
week.
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w. G. Abbott has been i'll Phila-
delphia on business this past week.
~
Miss Nellie Bogart, who has been
in Philadelphia, has return
ed home,
<9s>
Miss Lula Cooper, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
L. Grier.
ST.
Miss Lena Stayton is visiting her /
cousins, Misses Ella and Mary Shot, /
in Philadelphia.
<dhs
Misses Anna L. Ponder and Leah |
Burton, of Lewes. were Milford Wis !
tors on Wednesday.
. <dss I
Miss Sadie Goodwin, who has been /
listing Miss Elizabeth Collins. has /
'eturned to her home in Reister
own, Md. 4
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
Local And State MeJvs

March winds soon.
Too early for picnics.
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Easter clothes come next.
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TO be clear of hies-clean up.
New mail schedules in effect now.
Cut away the underbrush on
roses now.
Real farmers have their land ready
for opening spring work now.
Flowing ground for peas has been
finished in some parts of Delaware.
Adam shoe shop is the place to go
Saturday morning to get good things
to eat.
Two elm trees were planted by tho
Milford public schools on Washing
toms birthday.
Meet your friends at the St. Pat
rick's party at the nurses home,
Tuesday, March 18th.
Stop, look and buy cakes. pies,
rolls and etc, at Adam shoe shop by
the ladies of the NJ. P. Church.
A seafood supper will be served at
the NJ. P. Church on Wednesday,
March 8. Adults, soc; children, 25c;
everybody come.
Don't forget the card party the
Business Girls Club will give We'd
nesday, March 2, in the Century
Club. Only 35c admission.
The ladies of the NJ P. Church
will hold bake at Adam shoe shop
morning. They will have
for sale pies, cakes, hot rolls, (home
made), beef SOUP. everything to help
your Sunday dinner.
81 refuse to believe that the intel
igence of the country cannot see |
hat business prosperity must rest |
1n Il sounder basis than political F.
lavoritism or inspired guidance or
from Washington. -
Albert c. Ritchie, Governor of Mary
and.
Kathlyn Sapp is group ii leader of
the intermediate League, February
2S. The topic will be the last OF the
series of topics under the title of
the Negro and His Gift to Society"
The ones of group Ii are preparing
for play which is to be given i'll
he near future. We are planning to
make this play a success and one to
be remembered by all who are able
70 see it. Watch for later reports Of
he play.
Miss Grace Sharp was hostess to
group of her schOolmates on Fri
lay evening of last week. The even
ng was spent in playing bridge. The
.uests were Misses Betty Hammond,
,ornelia Pierce, Charlotte Ryder,
iarah Nuttcr, Dorothy Swain, Mi
crva Burns, olivia Kirby, Martha
Viola Meredith, Lucy
sharp. The first prize was won by
iiss Martha COunselman; low by
fiss Charlotte Ryder.
Bake, place, Adam shoe shop;
ime, Saturday morning; by ladies
f Methodist Protestant Church. {
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26

Governor of the State, Robert p.
Robinson. seven other members of
the Legislature and four citizens to
be appointed by the Governor at that
time, is as follows: ..:s
Robert P. Robinson, w. A. Speak
man, Charles II. Grantland. Leroy
Kramer, J. G. IIighheld, William
Wintrup. w e. VirdOn, all Of Will
mington; J. w. Carrow. st. Georges;
Hervcy p. Hall, Smyrna; d. NJ. Will
son and Herman c. Taylor, Dover;
w. o. Cubbage, Wyoming; w. +.
Allen, j. H. Cox, Seaford; T. c.
Curry. Greenwood
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
A BAKE AT THE RADIO SHOP

On Saturday, March 9Th, the ladies
of Shawnee M. p Church will give
bake in the Radio Store on Walnut
street for the benefit of the church.
There will be on sale, dressed chick
ems, cakes, pies, homemade rolls,
dough nuts, potato salad, etc.
Everyone is invited to drop in and
get something good for Sunday,
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
PERSONALS

James Dallas, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son of Philadelphia, Mrs. Dickerson
and daughter of Bridgeville, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dora Dickerson of Milford. Mr..
and Mrs. Bennington of Delmar and
Mrs. d. A. Edwards of Milford were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Millman of Slaughter Neck on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter McGinnis of
South Milford, announce the birth of
daughter, Clydia Drucilla McGin-
mis-, on Tuesday, February %, 1882,
at the Marshall Hospital. Prof. Nc
Ginnis is part of the faculty of the
Milford High School, and Mrs. Nc
Ginnis was formerly a teacher in the
first grade of the primary schools in
North Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

The last meeting of the Alden
Branch of the Sunshine Society of
Milford was held at the home of Mrs.
N. b. Downing. The president, Mrs.
H. l.. Bunstein, presided. After the
business at hand was discussed, a
social time was enjoyed and delici-
Gus refreshments were served by
the hostess. The society will meet
with Mrs. Cornelia Halle on Friday
afternoon, March 4th, at O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
JAIL TERMS GIVEN
SEVERAL IN KENT
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Detective D. ID. Wharton for one
year; Elmer Russ, larceny, paroled
for one year.
a case against Paris Gibson for
larceny, continued from the October
term of court. was nOlle pressed.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26

the home of Mrs. Ralph Mills.
The name suggests 4 scheme for
decorations, which, of course,
were patriotic. The following
guests were present, Miss An
nette Mettam, Miss Sara Pret-
lyman. Miss Lille Coffin, Miss
Ruth Peet, Miss Lora Coffin,
Miss Elsie Tribe, Miss Mary
Sharp, Mrs. james Holzmuellcr,
Mrs. Holland Prettyman, Mrs.
Archibald Mills, and Mrs. Ralph
Mills. The prize for high score
was won by Mrs. Prettyman and
the low score prize went to Miss
Lille Coffin.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26

Mrs. e. c. Pierce entertained
the 1920" Bridge Club on Mon
day evening of this week.
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James p. Pierce was host to
the Mems Monday Night Bridge
Club this week.
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Mrs. Edward c. Evans gave Il
party on Wednesday evening
that was much enjoyed and was
different as well. Her guests
were invited to enjoy with her
the picture "Mata Mari, in
which the alluring Greta Garbo
shared the honors with Ramon
Novarro. Most every thing else
was forgotten as Mrs. Evans
guests followed the intrigues Of
the German spy of the World
War in Paris. Following the per-
formance the crowd went to
Pettyjohn's for sustenance. The
guests were Mrs. Thomas Simp-
son, Mrs. Howard Sapp, Mrs. Ed
ward Salevan, Mrs. Charles Ban
ming, Mrs. Marshall HusG Mrs.
John Mayhem, Mrs. Ernest Will
kins, Mrs. Paul Hershberger,
Mrs. William Brown, Miss Vir-
ginia Fisher, Miss Lillian Hau-
ser, Miss Isabelle Hauser, Miss
Marion Shoclkley, Mrs. Robert
Prcttyman, Mrs. Wilbur Ben
nett, Mrs Louis Ryder, Mrs.
Earl Atkins, Mrs. Stanley P.
Short, Mrs. Arthur Hall, Miss
Emma Moore, and Miss Cortnea
Tcttcrton.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26

William Trader is spending some
time in Baltimore and Washington.
Mrs. Mary Donovan, of Salisbury,
spent part of last week with Mr.
and Mrs. Earl Workman.
-
Robert L. Pierce of Dobbs Ferry,
N. Y, spent the weekend with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert IN
Pierce. M
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Harrington
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of a siX-pound baby girl, born
February %. The little Miss has not
been named yet. Mrs. Harrington
will be remembered as Miss Flor
ence Collision.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26

DR.. and Mrs. Walter L. Grior
have issued invitations for a
dinner on March 3rd. Covers
will be laid for eighteen guests.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-26
%

John Mccoy Wilson and Cap
tain Hoey Farrow are enjoying
the pIaudits of their friends
these days, as well as a pros
pective turkey dinner. One
might guess why, il they knew
the particular hobby of these,
men. II is no secret it is fox
hunting. On Wednesday, in a
field of competing hounds,
June, the priced possession of
the above sportsmen, was the
leader OF won the chase, or what
ever one might call it, Lovers
of the sport gathered at a point
half way between Frcdcrica and
Bowers, a hundred OF more of
them, and yelled for and bet on
his particular favorite 1t was
Il big day for these friends of
ours to lead in such 4 field.
Congratulations. Doc" and
Hockey!