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Evening star., 1932-12-01

Senator Samuel M Shortridge, who
has arrived here from his home n
Menlo Park. Calf, has opened h.s
apartment, at Wardman Park Hotel,
and will be in residence there during
the congressional session.
Evening star., 1932-12-01

For those in-between oc-
casions when low decolletage
is too formal, you will well
come this type frock, in sheer
or rough crepe. Also evening
and daytime types in this
group.
Evening star., 1932-12-01

The Minister of Norway and Nine.
Bcchke will be hosts at dinner this eve
ming in the legation on Massachu-
sets avenue.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
New Century Club Notes

The attention of all members of
the M. N. G. G. is now centering on
the annual banquet to be held, Mon
day, February 18th. Don't forget the
date. All reservations must be in by
Saturday.
Mrs. Walter Barrett presided at
the business meeting Monday. The
salute to the flag was given and the
collect read, lead by Dr.. M. Dalema
Draper. Mrs. Townsend's motion
picture report was given, followed
by the reading of the minutes.
The Quizz OH Wise Spending which
is being sponsored by the G. f. w.
c., Department of Commerce and
Trade Groups, was brought before
the club and the questions answered.
Those that were not present for
Mrs. Pratt's' day missed most in
teresting program. After America
the Beautiful was sung by the club
members, J. Lynn Pratt gave a most
entertaining and enlightening ac-
count of conditions in the mountains
of Tennessee. He said that people
sending clothing to the groups there
don't consider the conditions as 20
some dress suits were sent to a group
needing regular clothing.
A Southern lullaby was sung by
Mrs. Virginia Warren, after which
Mrs. Pratt introduced Mr.. Wood, of
Milton, who had spent five years in
China. Mr.. Woods description of
the last uprising in China and of
some of the conditions there, was
very vivid. He had with him two
very beautiful pieces of Chinese en-
broidery that were over 100 years
old. also some of the modern linens
and a number of very cleverly carv-
ed wooden figures depicting the life
in China.
February 22nd the program will
be in charge of Mrs. Haswell Pierce.
Come and spend an afternoon in
George Washington's home.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
LOCAL FARM SALE

The former Henry WOerner, ST.,
farm of 10 acres, located five miles
southwest Of Milford, was recently
sold by the Federal Land Bank OF
Baltimore, to Mr.. and Mrs. Cornell
us V. Grant.
1--WE are not sacrificing the farms
which we sell, from the standpoint
of selling them below the current
market price, but we believe the
present market is so low that farm
prices afford exceptional Opportuni-
ties from the standpoint of future
profits" said " Walden, president OF
the Federal Land Bank.
prices never stand still. The
price of wheat, beef, wool, butter
hogs, in fact everything, runs in
cycles. Land prices too run in
cycles. We had cheap lands after
the panic of 1885, cheap lands again
after the panic in 1880, and now we
have cheap lands again. 1t is said
that the development which took
place in the Northwest after 1881
was due to our supply of cheap
lands. Who can tell but what the
cheap lands of today may herald the
approach of a new development. The
man who has the courage to buy
now should profit by his foresight"
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
Milford Grange News

At the regular meeting of Milford
Grange Saturday night, Bro. Davis
Watson was in the masters chair,
owing to the illness of Bro. Howard
Moore 1t was announced that the
dramatic committee had selected the
play for the contest and were re-
hearsing.
Bro. Anon Armour had provided a
very interesting program on Law
Observance for the lecture hour
Music, readings, and a splendid talk
by Mr.. Shilling, of Milford schools,
regarding the influence of the school
on children and their attitude toward
law observance. Many subjects of
law Importance we're discussed by
all present.
Next Saturday night the program
will be specially dedicated to Abra-
ham Lincoln and is being prepared
by Miss Ida Rosa and Mrs. S. p.
Griffith. Everyone come out and en-
joy this lecture hour.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
BIG LOCAL SHOW FOR
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Milford Alumni Association
have made arrangements to stage
the big musical comedy, "R. U.
Wilde" at the Plaza Theatre, on
March 10. and have contracted with
the Wheeler Producing Company to
stage the production, The cast will
include large number of Milford's
best singing, dancing and dramatic
talent.
The Wheeler Producing Company
have staged several Of their shows
for the Association in past seasons,
among them, Melody Land, Jane"
and my Friend From India, all of
which were big successes, and an
other high class entertainment is
assured.
"R. u. Wilde, the show selected by
the Alumni, is a big musical comedy,
written for laughing purposes only,
with no dull moments, guaranteed
cure for the blues. Throughout the
action of the snappy three acts are
several pretty and attractive song
and dance choruses and solo num-
bers, the music and dances being OF
the late popular variety, and "R. U.
Wilde" promises to be an entertain
ment we'll worth while.
The Alumni Association is in
need of funds to carry on their work
with the Scholarship fund, and are
assured the support of all members
and the public at large. Rehearsals
are to commence the latter part of
February.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS

The Mite Society of the Presbyte-
rian Church held their meeting at
the regular date, the first Wednesday
of the month. After much business
was disposed of the president, Mrs.
Ackerman, turned the meeting over
to the chairman, Miss Ida ROOsa,
and her committee. Miss RoOsa and
Mrs. Walter Reed gave most inter
csting readings. Mrs. PendletOn
conducted a lively George Washing
ton contest, followed by contest
through a spring flower garden.
Miss Ethel Austin, accompanied by
her mother at the piano, sang two
beautiful solos.
The committee then served de-
lcious refreshments which were
thoroughly enjoyed by the large
number present.
The next meeting, March End, Will
he in charge of those whose names
begin with s.. At this meeting the
remainder of the Happiness Bag"
are requested to be turned in. The
money from bags turned in has en-
abled us to remodel our kitchen,
very needed and appreciated work.
The "Gleaners" and prospective
members were recently entertained
at the home of Mrs. Wilson M. Vim
ward This Sunday school class Will
have an all-day service party at
near date, in the church. The Ia
dies will serve luncheon at noon. We
are enthused to make a larger con-
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
W. o. LANKFORD BACK
FROM CONVENTION
Public viii Benefit From Plans For
Balance OF Year, He Says.

w. o. Lankford returned to this
city yesterday after spending a week
at Washington, d. c., where he at
tended the annual spring convention
of the j. C. Penney Company.
More than 200 store managers
from several states adjacent to
Washington were in attendance and
striking announcements, bearing on
the sales program of the Organiza-
tion for the year, were made.
J. c. Penney, chairman of the
board. of the J. c. Penney Company,
sounded the inspirational key note of
the organization when he stated that
all business was again in the piOn-
eering period, according to a state
ment made by Mr.. Lankford.
"This year will commemorate the
3Oth anniversary of the founding of
the company, says Mr.. Landlord,
and naturally a certain part of the
convention had to do with plans for
the celebration of this marker in its
progress.
During April, all stores will join
in a special sales program which will
offer 30 remarkable values, one for
each year in which the company has
been operating.
throughout the entire year, prices
will be notably lower, on the major
ity of Items, than they have been for
years, due largely to the manner in
which the company has adapted it
self to the new merchandising con-
ditions prevailing throughout the
country and to the new price stand
ards which have been established.
"The majority of managers are an
ticipating a steady increase in the
rate of retail buying and orders
placed for early delivery on wide
range of items indicate complete
confidence in the future.
During the convention J. C. Pen
ney stressed the need for individ-
ual initiative in all lines of work and
stated that the future was in the
hands Cf the man who built construc-
lively.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
DAIRY CLUB HOLDS
THREE ACT PLAY

The three one-act plays given by
Woodside Dairy Club in the Fruit
land Grange Hall in Camden on
February 4th, were well attended
and well worth seeing. The plays
were "The Heritage, Fools and
Angels" and Miss Milly Wins.
In spite of very disagreeable
weather the hall was filled. In ad-
dition to the plays, Leonard Sapp,
of Magnolia, sung tenor solo, ac-
companied on the piano by his moth
er, Mrs. John S. Sapp. Another
musical number was cornet solo
by William Smith of Harrington.
His mother Mrs. r. B. Smith, play
e dthe accompaniment.
Following the program, fruit punch
and homemade cake were served.
One-fourth of the proceeds will be
given to the Woodside Church and
the remainder will be used by the
club for scholarships to the Junior
Short Course or any other purposes
that the club may deem worthy.
Success for the evenings enter
tainment was due mainly to the ell
forts of Lynden Caulk, Herman Nc
Gnnis and Leonard Sapp. Furni-
turc for the stage settings were
loned by J. E. Beck Company, OF
Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
FORMER MILFORD GIRLS
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Miss Violet Celina Best, ellest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Best, of Lewes, and Joseph Clarence
Jett, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G.
Jett, Sr., of Reedville, Va, were
married Saturday, February 9th,
1882, at noon, at the home of the
brides parents, by the Rev. William
Leishman, pastor of the Lewes Pres
byterian Church. Near relatives
witnessed the ceremony. Miss Mary
Virginia Jett played the wedding
march.
The Best home was beautifully
decorated with .potted plants and
ferns. The bride was attired in
white satin and lace, and carried
white carnations, blue and white
sweet peas. The maid or hon
or was Miss Ruby Best, sister of the
bride. Miss Best wore Royal blue
crepe and pink sweet peas. T. SUIT
ton Jett, brother of the groom, was
best man.
Following the wedding a dinner
was served and the bridal party left
for Baltimore, Washington, D. c.,
Shenandoah Valley ana other points
south ON their wedding trip. The
brides going-away costume was
Spanish tyle with accessories to
match. The bride and groom have
a large circle of friends throughout
lower Delaware and are widely
known. The bride is a graduate of
Milford high school and attended
Women's College at Newark, and
was associated with the Lewes Trust
Company. The bridegroom is asso-
ciated with the SeabOard Oil & Gu
ano Company, of Reedville, Va.
The following were guests at the
wedding: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Best, Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Floyd,
Mrs. ]. C. Jett, ST., the Misses Mary
Virginia Jett, Hilda Massey, Ruby
and Alice Best and the Messrs. T.
Sutton Jett, Robert w. Jett, William,
Thomas and Alfred Best.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

Miss Edna Barker is visiting in
Camden and Dover.
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w. S. Edwards, Jr., of Lewes, was
in town Wednesday,.
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Miss Ella Prettyman visited Phila-
delphia this past week.
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Edward Smith and wife are visit
ing in Baltimore.
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Mrs. Charles Watson is visiting
friends in Baltimore.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac S. Truitt are
visiting in Philadelphia this week.
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James Ponder Warren, of Penns-
grove, N. j., was in town Wednesday.
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Miss Mabel Houseal has been quite
Al LAAAo WCCh VIII Ad SllUBCs
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Mrs. Holden has rented the prop
erty occupied by Dr.. J. G, Sharpe.
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DR.. James Stanton and son visited
Camden, N. j., this week.
ST.
Miss Minnie Richards is teaching
in the public schools near Frederick.
<th>
Harry F. Lofland visited his moth
er, Mrs. M. e. Lofland, this week.
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Miss Maggie EllingswOrth, of Mil
ton, has been visiting Miss Willie
GOslin.
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Donald and Chester Marshall will
attend a dance in Newark, Delaware,
this week.
%tRs
Sheriff Reedy and DR.. J. G. Sharpe,
of Dover, were in Milford this past
Saturday.
3D.
Miss Virginia GoOden, of Dover,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Annie Lord
HynsOn.
SAEr
n. J. PiersOn and Captain Wilson
Vinyard were in Philadelphia this
week.
%afs
Miss Bessie Johnson has been call
ed home ON account of her mothers
illness.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Short, of
Philadelphia, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. William II. Stayton this week,
and before returning home will visit
his father at Ellendale.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
JERSEY PRESENTS
ANCIENT MAPSN
BOUNDARY FUSS
[Continued from First Paael

[COntiAued from First PG1e1
ell and Lewis Evans. although a map
made by Thomas Jefferson and an
other approved by President John
Quincy Adams attracted much atten-
ton. Some of the maps were COM
paratively recent, one being made
as late as 1868.
Substantially all of the maps care
fully marked the southern, western
and northern boundaries of Della
ware, but none showed a boundary
marked between Delaware and New
Jersey. That point was emphasized
by counsel for Delaware and admit
ted by counsel for New Jersey.
Much emphasis was placed by
Minard, who conducted most of the
examination of Colonel Martin for
New Jersey, upon the fact that in
marking the circular northern bOun-
Diary of Delaware all the maps with
Onl ytwo exceptions carried the cir
cular boundary line of the Penn
Grant only to the western bank of
the Delaware river. Two of the maps
seemed to indicate a boundary line
at that point to the middle of the
Delaware river.
New Jersey will use the maps to
support it's contention that in the
settlement of a dispute between two
sovereign States the Supreme Court
should make what it will assert
would be an equitable distribution of
the bay by making the main ship
channel there the boundary, while
Delaware will insist an equitable
distribution could best be obtained
by dividing the bay equally between
the two States.
1t was the expectation of Special
Master Rawls at the close of the
meeting to hold another in about
month, as soon as Delaware is ready
to present evidence it is now gather
ing in England.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
CIVIL WAR RECORDS
FOR DELAWARE FOLKS

There is a framed chart and roster
of Company C.. Delaware Infantry,
dated 1868, in possession of George
Manlove, who has charge of the U. S.
mail delivery from the City of Mil
ford, Delaware, on Route No. 4. His
uncle was member of the company,
and the roster is printed on strong
paper, which is framed and covered
with glass. The frame is unique, as
it is made of our Delaware Bay Shore
sea shells, stuck into putty in ar
tistic patterns. 1t is in fine preserva-
ton. The names of officers and pri-
Yates are those of many families now
resident in Milford and vicinity. 1t
may be help to follow the military
career of ancestors of those yet liv-
ing and desire to complete their rec
ords. Mr.. Manlove values the record
highly as an heirloom.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert p. Davis will
lcqye today for an extended trip ia
Florida.
Miss Sally Caskin of Devon, Pa,
was the weekend guest of Miss
Frances l.. Grier.
Mrs. Anna Carlisle and daughter
Miss Elizabeth V. Carlisle, will
spend Sunday with Rev. and Mrs.
Disston w. Jacobs i'm Wilmington.
Mrs. Ralph Mustard and Mrs. An
ma B. Harrington of Wilmington
spent last week with their sister,
Mrs. Edw. Byrant and brother, Maj
hr Jas. w. Cannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Best enter
,ained at theatre party at the
Plaza, Friday evening. the following
guests: Misses Mary Virginia Jett,
Viola c. Best, Ruby NJ Best and
Alice E. Best, also the Messrs. JOS
eph c. Jett, Jr., T. Sutton Jett, Rob-
ert w. Jett and William r. Best.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
AUXILIARY NOTES

The. regular monthly meeting OF
the American Legion Auxiliary
Unit No. 5, was held at the home OF
Mrs. Anthony Summers on dupont
Boulevard, Monday evening, Feb. s.
All officers and twenty members
present.
The "Colors", just recently pur-
chased, were very beautiful and dis
played for the first time.
Mr.. Earl Atkins presented the
president, Mrs. Augustus FaiX, with
a beautiful gavel, i'll behalf of the
American Legion. This gift was a
complete surprise, very much need
ed and greatly appreciated. II
A card party is being planned by
the chairman of the flower commit
tee, Mrs. Carlisle Collins, to be held
in the Century Club, Wednesday
evening, Feb. 18th.
Keep this date open and spend an
evening with the Auxiliary and have
good time. If you are not solicit
ed for a ticket remember they may
be purchased at the door. Price, 80
cents.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
CLASS MEETING

On Wednesday evening, February
8, "The Late Disciples Glass" of the
M. p. Sunday school met at the home
of their Sunday school teacher, Geo.
Gillespie.
The meeting was called to order
by our president, Mary Watkins. We
had a reading of the Bible by Sara
McColley and Mr.. Gillespie led us in
prayer. Following this we had a
short business meeting with read
in gof the minutes by our secretary,
Delema Johnson. We made plans
for our bake to be given next Satur-
day week, February 20, at Stay
toms Radio Shop. Everyone please
be on the alert and see that they
contribute something.
After the business meeting we
we're entertained by selections on
the piano. At a late hour we were
invited to the diningTOOm where we
were served with delicious refresh
ments-thanks to Mrs. Gillespie.
Everyone departed thanking the host
and hostess for the very enjoyable
evening.
Those present were: Clara NC
COlley. Mary Watkins, Cathel DonO-
van. Delema Johnson, Marie Deputy,
Janette Emory, Mary Favinger, En-
ma Wilson, Elizabeth Daniels, Anna
Rodgers, MIR. Gillespie, Genevieve
Griffith, Lillian Ingram, Wilma Will
kins. Sara Cooper, Thelma Vibbert,
Lille Lord, Dorothy Vibbert, jean
cite Potter, Dorothy Potter, Alice
Jester, Alice Johnson, Ellen NAPLES,
Elizabeth Draper and Katy Lank.
Our next meeting will be at the
home of Wilma wilkins, the first
Wednesday evening in March.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
Local And State NeuUS

Be good, for its Lent now.
Get garden seeds planted early as
possible.
Lots of hogs iowl and turnip
greens are in market.
-.
Don't forget the MlllwoOd Ever
Ready All Club has bake at Stay
toms Saturday.
Among the recent contributors to
the Carlisle Fire Company is Mrs.
Lena M. Jones, who sent them a
check for $40.
At McColley's sale Tuesday, Feb
ruary 16, the Ladies Aid of Cedar
Neck will have on sale pies, cakes,
coffee, and sandwiches. Why go hun
cry? Let us serve you.
On account of an entertainment to
be given in the Chapel on Wednes-
day, Feb. 18th, the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society of the Avenue
M. Z. Church will meet day ear
lier, on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 16,
at 2:3O. DR.. Draper will give the
lesson.
Senior Epworth League 7. Lead
er, Miss Elizabeth Hammond. Topic
"True Patriotism" True patriotism
is cooperative. Each nation, like
each individual, is sacred because
it stands for human personality.
Everyone who walks Jesus way is
eager to quit war and usher in
peace and goodwill.
The Volunteer Sunday school
class of the Avenue NJ. E. Church
will hold Calico Tea in the Mil
ford New Century Club on Friday,
March 4. Admission fifty cents. A
very interesting program is being
prepared. A little sketch entitled
Good Old Days" will be given by
the members of the class. Full par
ticulars as to the cast and the pro-
gram will be given in this paper
next week.
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
ERSONALS

Mrs. McBlair Lloyd is in New
York and Philadelphia on an ex-
tended visit.
Mrs. Frank r. Grier Mrs. Walter
i. Grier and Mrs. Willard r. Pierce
were in Wilmington on Tuesday.
Mrs. j. l.. Stevens, of Denton, Md,
formerly of here, was operated on in
Jefferson Hospital Tuesday. Mr.
Stevens and son were with her.
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Mrs. J. G. ,Jctt, Sr., and Miss Mary
Virginia Jett of Reedville. Va, r..
Sutton Jett of Williamsburg, Va,
and Robert w. Jett of Washington,
D. c., were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Best and family.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Howell, 1886
Jackson street, Wilmington, are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of son at the Delaware Hospital in
that city. Mrs. Anabel Groves How
ell will be remembered by her
friends in Milford as the leader of
the Milford Community Chorus. 4
Milford chronicle., 1932-02-12
STATE RETIRES
CASE AGAINST
ME-. MINISTER
[Continned Irom FirN Paael

lCOHfiHned from FVH Page
the mind of the jury the legal pre-
sumption that the reputation of the
defendant is good when there is no
evidence to the contrary. There
could be no evidence to the contrary
unless the defendant had introduced
testimony in proof of his good char
acter."
Continuing the Court in its opin-
ion says:
I'm the present case the prosecut-
ing officers not only commented on
something that was not in evidence,
but sought to do Indirectly what
they could not do directly, put the
character of the defendant in issue
when he had not attempted to prove
it good.
'The real question has been
whether such comments constituted
reversible error. The answer to this
question depends upon the natural
and probable effect of such COM
ments on the jury, and whether
prejudicial to the defendant"
The opinion goes on to state the
effect comment of this character
might have on a jury. "a jury COM
posed of lawyers would probably
not be influenced by the comments,
but it might be different with jury
of laymen. Such jury usually lis
tens intently to the prosecuting Of
ficer and is particularly impressed
by his closing argument. And it
must be borne in mind that to that
argument the defendant cannot re-
ply. He can only appeal to the court
for protection against any unwar-
ranted or improper comment by the
State respecting his character and if
the court verruled his objection, the
jury is more than likely to think
that both the prosecuting officer and
the court believes his character is
bad.
theoretically, of course, the jury
is to be influenced only by the evil
dence but they cannot be expected
to know that the State has injected
something into the case which is
not in evidence, when the Court
says it is unobjectionable. In very
many cases the reputation or char
acter of a person on trial is a mat
ter of importance and not trifling
circumstance in the minds of the
jury. No doubt it sometimes tips the
scale in weighing the evidence, and
cannot be said to be covered or cur
ed by the usual charge on reason
able doubt.
1T is a basic principle of criminal
law and procedure that defendant
shall be confronted by the witness
against him and have the right to
cross-eXamine them. But it is man
ifest that such right is to some eX-
tent taken away or weakened If the
prosecuting officer can, with the ap-
prOval of the court, make state
ments to the jury unsupported by an
evidence, which amounts to at least
an insinuation that the defendant
has a bad character and make them
at time when the defendant is not
permitted to refute the insinuatiOn
whether by evidence OF argument.
There can be no doubt that such
statements are intended to make
the jury question the good charac-
ter of the accused and maybe some
times equivalent to saying that his
character is bad"
There were seven assignments of
error filed by attorneys for Mr.. Hud-
son in the case, the first six refer
ring entirely to the jurisdiction of
the trial court. The court upheld the
decision of the trial judge that the
case had a right to be tried in Del
aware.