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Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
FELLOWSHIP CLASS NEWS

On Wednesday evening, Nov 2, the
Fellowship Glass of the Avenue NJ. r.
Church held their social in the
Chapel, which was gaily trimmed
with Halloween decorations for the
occasion. The meeting opened with
devotional exercises. Mrs. Mum,
Mrs, Bethuel Mills and Mrs. Arcade
Ingram had charge of the business
meeting. Plans were made for the
winters work. 1t was decided by
unanimous vote that we would drop
the work for the building fund for Il
brief period and devote our time
sewing for the needy of town and for
the Red Cross. The class is brepar-
ing a box of canned fruit for the
Strawbridge home for Boys, and will
also send $1,000 as a gift The Dial
parties which we had last spring
were quite a success. The class pro-
posed continuing the parties, funds
to be added to the emergency fund.
Mrs. Harvey Davidson, chairman Of
the social hour and her committee
had some very entertaining games.
Then we were called togather around
the table, which was prettily deco
rated with bouquets of astOrs. De-
liciOus gingerbread with whipped
cream and coffee was served. A very
pleasant evening was spent. Our
next social will be held Wednesday
evening, December 7th.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
New Century Club Notes

Eighteen members of the Milford
New Century Club were guests OF
the Washington Heights Club on
Monday, when the former club, in
conjunction with the Newark Club,
gave a reciprocity program.
"A Day in Venice" by Ethelbert
Nevin, 4 three part chorus for wo-
mems voices was given. Four num-
bers which comprised the suite
were sung by Mrs. ]. Postles Ham
mond, Mrs. Della Hall Deakyne,
Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mrs. Elizabeth
Riggs, Mrs. William Warren and
Mrs. Harry Mulholland. ALBA"
"Gondolieri," "Canzone Amoroso"
and "Guona Notte" were the num-
bers. The descriptive reading. writ
ten by Mills Hurley, was read by
Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend. Mrs.
Edward Hurley was the accOmpan-
ist.
Mrs. James L. Stroud, chairman
of Reciprocity for the Washington
Heights Club, gave a greeting to the
visiting clubs and Mrs. Walter X.
Barrett, chairman of Reciprocity for
the Milford New Century Club, re-
sponded.
After he program a social hour
was enjoyed.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
STATE TO HAVE An CONTEST
IN NATIONAL STYLE REVUE

A prize educational trip with all
expenses paid to the 11th National
Club Congress starting here the last
of November has been awarded to
Miss Elizabeth Mae Taylor, of Dover,
Kent county. The announcement,
made by the National Committee on
Boys and Girls Club Work, states
the ward was for excellence in dress
modelling. Selection of this enter
prising young club member was made
in competition with many hundred
contestants in the state by A. d.
Cobb, Assistant Director of Della
ware.
The four winners of this trip in
1882 were Annette YonkelOwitz, ma
tional champion, Hoopeston, ILL.,;
Helen L. Thomas, Amesvillc, Ohio;
Louise Morgan, Buchanan, Ga, and
Mary Marley, Ashland, Mass. Their
trip was filmed for an educational
historical movie now being shown
by All club agents all over the
country.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
DOVER HIGH SCHOOL BAND
TOOK PART IN LEGION PARADE

The Dover High School Band un-
der the direction Of 1t. John w.
MacFaddin and numbering forty
three strong invaded Cambridge,
Nd, today, Armistice Day, to par
ticipate in the Legion celebration
that the local post is promoting,
The Dover Band is an organiza-
tion of school youngsters who have
made quite a name for themselves
in the capital town and are primed
to take Cambridge by storm. This
organization has been in existence
little less than three years and 1t.
MacFaddin has built an organiza-
tion which equals any in the State
for age and size. The band left by
special bus for the Maryland town
early this morning and will prob
ably stay-ia Cambridge all day for
the celebration.
Dover has other. school organiza-
tions which are the pride of the
community and has one of the lar
gest instrumental music depart
ments in the State. Eighty students.
from the third grade through high
school are taking instrumental in
structions with band of forty, a
senior orchestra of twenty-five and
"a junior orchestra of forty mem-
hers. Piano classes in the school
number around fifty students and
private students taking. from teach
ers in the town give the school. an
enviable record of over two hundred
pupils taking instrumental music;
percentage of over 20%o. -
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
MILFORD BOY SCOUTS
ENTERTAIN ROTARY

The two troops of Boy Scouts en-
tertained the Milford Rotary Club
at dinner last Friday night at the
Chapel. The dinner was planned and
prepared by the Boy Scouts. After
the meal the Scouts put, on pro-
gram demonstrating some of the
work that they had done in theirfrst
year.
The first thing on the program was
demonstration of fire by friction
by Felix Mick. The next was a
demonstration of signalling by Nor
Man Bennett and Charles Carter A
first aid demonstration by Edward
Hill, William Lewis and William
Marvil was next. The last was an
Investiture Ceremony for five new
Scouts. The new Scouts are John
Burris, Jr., Herbert Jump, Jr., Inly
Abbott, Jr., Howard wilkins, and
Thomas Hinkle.
The meeting was brought to a
close by the blowing of taps" by
the bugler, Osborne Walls.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
BRIDGEVILLE MAN
NAMED PRESIDENT
OF STATE TEACHERS
TCOniinaed from FirIs PaQe1


were II resolutions, ranging from q
long one on Economy and Educa-
tion," which condemned shortening
the school term, reducing teachers
salaries and eliminating health rec
reational, vocation and cultural SER
vices and activities, to one urging
that legislation be enacted to pre-
vent the discharge of teachers for
political, religious, personal, or 9TH
er unjust reasons. The last named
1 resolution, however, provided that
laws of the State should not be
drawn so as to prevent the dismissal
of teachers for incompetence, i'm
morality or unprofessional conduct.
Legislative Committee Reports
The legislative. committee, COM
prising w. Fl. Jump, of Wyoming,
chairman; Miss Marguerite Fl. Bur-
nett, Wilmington; Miss Ellen Sam
worth, also of Wilmington; R. w.
Helm, of Newark, and Charles p.
Helm, of Laurel, submitted it's re-
port, which was likewise adopted
by the representative assembly of
the association. The report stated
that "curtailment of support of pub
lie education below that on which
it is now operating would impair the
efficiency of the present program.
1t cannot be justified unless there is
ample proof that the best interests
of the State demand that educational
funds be diverted for other pur-
poses"
The financing of IAN adequate sur
vey of the Delaware school system by
some recognized authority" through
a legislative appropriation, also was
recommended by the legislative COM
mittee of the association. 1t was
suggested that the results of such
survey be made available before the
adjournment of the 1888 General As
sembly of Delaware.
Other RECOMMENDATION Made
Other recommendations of the Leg
islative Committee follow:
I'VE sincerely recommend that
school shall be kept open on cleo
ton day.
I'VE reaffirm our belief in the ne
cessity for provisions for teacher
retirement. Since we are conscious
of the falling off of school funds, we
recommend that Boards of Education
require teachers to carry an annuity
which will return $50 per month at
age 65.
We recommend a continuing con-
tract for all teachers whose services
are satisfactory.
ut is recommended that the dis
tribution of school funds be placed
on a more equitable and scientific
basis.
I'VE recommend that the State
Board be authorized to close one
room schools whose average daily at
tendance for two consecutive years
goes below fifteen"
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
BEAUTY SPECIALIST COMING
TO BARROS AND SIlION'S
Women OF Milford TO Learn Latest
Developments In Beauty Culture.

A rare treat is in store for local
women next week, when Miss Fran
Gene Day, expert beauty specialist,
will be ut Barros and Simon's to eX-
plain some of the more modern
trends in scientific beauty culture.
Miss Francene Day is a graduate
beauty specialist of wide. expert
ence, a personal representative of
Dorothy Perkins, and her work has
been described as truly remarkable.
A private booth is to be installed
in the store, where the ladies may
so for consultations on their indi-
vidual needs and receive a complete
facial treatment. There will be no
charge as the store has made spe-
cial arrangements whereby these
services are given to our local wo-
men.
Mr.. Cohen, manager, informs us
that a cordial invitation is extended
to all who wish to avail themselves
of this exceptional opportunity. 1t is
necessary to make appointments
right away as the beauty specialists
stay is limited to one week only.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
Local And State NetUs

Well it's all over for two years.
Yes, and it means yes, we do like
quail, thank you.
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Be sure to come out to the turkey
supper at Union, Wednesday, Nov.
10th. 4Oc apiece and enjoy a real
treat.
The Alden Brand of the Sunshine
Society of Milford will meet with
Mrs. II. L. Bunstein, Friday, Nov.
11th, at 8 O'clock.
The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Avenue M. E. Church
will meet in the Chapel Wednesday
afternoon, Nov. 18th, at 2:30.
Get ready for cold weather now,
before Christmas comes, and be hap
by in home comfort, by a big supply
of wood. Yes, it's cheaper than coal.
The hot air sitting room stove
when supplied with chunks of wood
dropped into its open door, heats a
large room quickly and holds the
fire for all night.
Christ Church Guild viii hold s. sup
per i'm the parish house, Thursday No
Nember II, starting 1T o'clock. The
menu: Chicken pot pie. peas. scalloped
potatoes cold slaw. rolls and butter.
coffee. pumpkin pie, soc, dessert in
cluded.
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That suit of clothes you have worn
for one or more seasons will help
the fellow WHO has not been work
ing full time this year Sound out
as to who are the needy ones; if
any there be.
An extra bushel Of potatoes, or a
few heads of cabbage, will help a
lame dog over the stile of actual
need for few days. Try it on some
one who has not a supply and you
will feel better by so doing.
Owing Ia the serious illness of
Miss Marian Gill, the instructor for
the Marionette Show for the benefit
of the Milford Emergency Hospital,
scheduled for November 1G. the
show will be postponed and will be
given at late1 date.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11

Full moon Sunday.
Did the election results please
you?
If you want real home cooked
country meal come to Union on Nov.
10th, at p. m.
Will you find something for some
one to do so as to help them from
pinching need? ..
Christ Church Guild will hold n rum
mage sale in the parish horse. Satur-
day, November 12. Doors open ut ten
o'clock.
The Mite Society of the Prebyte-
rian Church will have a chicken
salad and fried oyster supper. Nov.
30th.
A big pile of stove wood at the
back door of most homes gets lot
of attention now that cold winds
have arrived. t..-
The Ladies' Aid of the Avenue M.
E. Church will hold bake in Adams
Shoe Store, Saturday, Nov. 18th. All
sorts of good things to sell.
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Chopping stove wood is not hard
work for a healthy man, and it is
cheaper than working hard, to earn
money to buy coal this winter.
Don't forget to come and bring
your friends to the turkey supper at
Union Church, near Lincoln, on
Wednesday evening, Nov. 10th.
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Even a we'll worn pair of shoes
will help some one who has to re-
place their own. It's better than
throwing the old shoes on the waste
pile.
The Women's Christian Temper
ance Unin will meet with Mrs. Sara
Draper, East Front street, Tuesday
evening, Nov 18th. Reports of the
convention will be given.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the
American Legion will hold q meet
ing Monday evening, November 18th,
at o'clock, in the Community Build
ing. All members are urged to be
present. ,.-<.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
EPWORTH LEAGUE NEWS

The Epworth League service last
Sunday evening was in charge OF
Miss Althea Bethards. The program
consisted of Il quartette by Miss
Kathryn Hickman, Miss Althea Beth
ards, Miss Elizabeth Hammond and
Mrs. Rebecca Holzmueller. Mr. Ell
lott, the Athletic Director Of the Mil
ford high school, gave a very inter
esting talk. His subject was Life, y
and his formula for Lofe was FCFC,
which he described as Friendship,
Cleanliness in mind and soul, Fun,
and Christ.
The service next Sunday evening
will be in charge of Mrs. Elva Hat
field. The subject will be What
Should Shaving Our Best Mean"
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
HOOVER DEFINITELY
DECIDES TO RETIRE
FROM PUBLIC LIFE
rCOntinued from First Pa0el

LCOHtiHHed from First Pa1el
Coming back to California to live
as soon as his term in the White
House expires, adding that "other
than that | haven't given the matter
much thought"
AS to his immediate program, Mr..
Hoover spoke of resting at Palo AL
to until Sunday, with automobile
rides into the country and possible
attendance at a football game.
He plans to re-cross the continent
by a different route than that he
followed in his campaign, going
southward by way of Los Angeles
and by the southern route back to
the national capital.
He pointed out, however, that all
his plans depended upon the course
of national events, adding if some
contingency arose in Washington
requiring his presence he would
start his return trip Immediately.
Under the present program of
stepping back into the White House
by next Wednesday or Thursday,
sufficient time would be allowed him
to prepare his annual message to
Congress, to be read upon the day
of its convening December 5, and
the budget message to be presented
the next day.
The President was asked about
the plans of Ray Lyman Wilbur,
Secretary of the Interior and Presi-
dent of Stanford University, al
though on leave since 1929.
Saying he had not yet found time
to talk to Wilbur of his plans he
pointed out there was no immedi-
ate rush since the Interiors Secre-
tary's leave of absence does not eX-
pire until December.
The cabinet officer was with him
when he conceded the election of
Roosevelt.
Although he gave complete rest"
as his immediate aim, Mr.. Hoover,
wearing 4 dark gray suit and smok-
ing a cigar during his talk with
correspondents, turned once more
into the study of his home as they
departed.
Later in the day he resumed more
of the appearance of private citi-
zen.
Bright sunshine flooded the white
stucco Pueblo-like residence in
which he lives and the weather was
unusually warm even for California |
in November.
The President devoted part of his
day to his three grandchildren, Peg
gy Ann, Peter and Joan, the small |
son and daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Hoover, Jr., Allan Hoover,
too, is with him at Palo Alto and the
Chief Executive talked at length
both with him and Herbert, Jr.
Almost complete quiet surround
ed the Hoover home Wednesday in
contrast to the hustle, clamor and
crowds of Tuesday The driveway
leading to the house was chained off
and a California state policeman
had orders to bar those not having
particular business, including news
papermen.
Correspondents still retained,
however. the cottage below the foot
of the Hoover garden, outside of
which a row of telephone booths
were set up among the trees and
shrubs.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11

II On Tuesday evening Kather-
inc Mayhem gave what she call
ed an election day party at her
home on the Boulevard. The
evening was pleasantly spent in
playing "BiDgo," other games
and dancing. Betty Hammond,
Dorothy Swain, George II. Dra-
per, 3rd, and Theodore Town
send were given prizes for eX-
ceiling in some of the games.
The guests besides those al
ready mentioned were Martha
Counselman, Fay Ferguson,
Jean Galloway, Cornelia Pierce,
Charlotte Ryder, Sara Nutter,
Edna Simpson, Marian Simpson,
George Russell, Jimmie Salevan,
Levin Latchum, Joe Isaacs,
Robert Murphy and Willard
Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
ERSONALS
AAAAASAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I Mrs. VIM. l.. Boldly, Jr., of Reho-
both, spent last week with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. ID. .Ackerman
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Miss Cornelia Brewer, of Philadel-
phia, has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Webb for the past
week.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Miller and
son Teddy, of Salisbury, were cleo
tiOn day guests of Mr. and Mrs.
C. j. HOlZmueller.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe Layton, of LatI-
rel, are being congratulated on the
birth of a baby girl on election day
in the Milford Emergency Hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11

Mrs. Carrie Crosdale returned to
Milford the latter part Of last week
after short visit in Philadelphia.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Kemp are
the proud parents of baby girl born
in Marshall Hospital on October 81.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Webster Selfe, of
Salisbury, were overnight guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Burris on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Mortimer Browning returned
to her home in New York City ON
Monday after a pleasant, visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Abbott. ~-
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Burris
had "open house" on Tuesday
evening. Many friends of both
parties were continuously stop
ping in to offer congratulations
to Mr.. Burris on his election as
Representative in the General
Assembly from the First Repre-
sentative District of Sussex
County. Mr.. Burris is the lone
wolf of the Republican repre-
sentation of his county. Con-
gratulations, John!
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
WARWICK


Tuesday of this week was a busy
day for every one, and rather wet,
too!
We are having plenty of rain now,
heavy frosts last week and some ice.
Seems to be freakish weather. The
shrill cries of wild geese are heard,
large fiocks are seen flying toward
the Sunny South, some of our older
citizens say this is a sure precursor
of an early winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ. Short and son
and Mr.. and Mrs. Greene Mumford,
of Phillips Hill, were recent visitors
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
COPIES OF "DOWN YAM AND
THEREABOUT" OBTAINABLE

Several weeks go the Chronicle
completed a series of poems reprint
ed from the collection of the late
George B. Hynson, Down Yam and
thereabout." Since then we have
received many requests for this book.
We take this means of advising the
public that copies of Mr. Hynson's
book can be obtained from Mrs. Geo.
B. Hynson, 226 West Hortter street,
Germantown, Pa, at $l.5O per copy.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11

with Mr.. and Mrs Charlie Mumford,
at Leaurel
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Abbott had
for their callers on Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Jones, of Millsboro, and
Err alph Blizzard, of Georgetown.
Mrs. e. L. Barto with Mr.. and
Mrs. f. r. Blizzard were callers in
Lewes on Sunday evening with Mr..
and Mrs Emory Brittingham and
family.
Mrs. Alice Short was a Milford
visitor on Monday.
Clean away all rubbish about the
home this month.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
ATE CORN sHON
January 10 to 13 In Milford


AT meeting of the officers of the
Delaware Crop Improvement Asso'
citation held in the Hotel Windsor IL
Milford on Friday evening, Novem'
ber 4, plans were discussed relative
TO the annual State farm crop show
which will be staged in Milford dur
ing the week of January 10 TO 13, in
cooperation with the Delaware
State Poultry Association and the
Delaware Rabbit Breeders Associa-
ton.
The premium list which will be
ready for distribution within a short
time will include both cash and rib
bon prizes for the best single ears
and ten-ear samples of both white
and yellow corn, peck samples OF
small grains and seeds such as
wheat, rye, soybeans, cowpeas and
buckwheat, and bundles of grain
and forage crops in the sheaf. The
grain and forage list includes wheat,
rye, timothy, alfalfa, scarlet clover,
red clover, alsike clover, soy beans,
COW peas and vetch.
Every effort is being made by the
officers of this association to in
crease the number of exhibitors at
this annual show, and those farm-
ers who are planning to display any
of their farm crops should start now
to prepare their exhibits in order to
have them ready to enter in plenty
of time for the show.
The farm crops eXhibith will be in
the Century Club building, and the
rabbit exhibit will be held in the
Armory, while the poultry exhibit
will occupy the community building
where it was located last January.
This will be the second year i'll
which all three associations will
hold a combined annual show, and
it is expected that the attendance
this year will surpass that of any
previous affair, as q special movie
entertainment is being planned
again this year for the benefit of
those who attend the the exhibits.
All communications in regard to
the farm crops show should be di-
rected to Prof. George L. SchesteI,
secretary, Newark, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11
OUR MUSEING HOUR

There is no low that we know of
which prevents a gunner for quail
from presenting the local editor with
surplus pair of birds from his field
work with dog and gun.
There are people who are helpless
and unable to secure a few quail
during the hunting season, here in
Delaware. Their names and places
of abode can be had by generous
hunters, who apply to the writer of
these items for the Chronicle. Call
early or late and you will be accom-
modated.
Well it's only a few days to
Thanksgiving, and let's be happy;
the elections are over and the win
ners are happy that they are now
two years two pass before the same
old thing will be repeated.
Forget what was said during the
campaign about the other fellow;
it was all a mistake, for he is not a
bad chap to chum with for the next
two years.
If the office went to your oppon-
ent, why have nasty thoughts about
it? Only two years and your chance
will come again.
It may be hard to give up the old
political job to the other fellow, but
you were living just the same before
you got it. Dig up something and
make a living and know you earned
it.
A public office has duties attached
that takes about all your time. If
you want to make a respectable rec
ord for yourself as an official.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11

4 Miss Eva Nailor and Miss Hill
da Sockrider were co-hostesses
on Friday of last week when
they gave a bridge and 900"
party at the formers home at
the edge of town. An enjoyable
evening was spent by Miss Mar
ian Robinson, Miss Carrie Ben
nett, Miss Mildred Masten, Miss
Louise Vreeland, Miss Ruth
Peet, Miss Mary Sharp, Miss
Blanche Short, Miss Margaret
Anne Clements, Miss Gertrude
Donovan, Miss Pauline Johnson,
Miss Ada Shockley, Miss Gret-
chen Calhoun, Miss Loretta
Berridge and Miss Anne Far
rens and Miss Ruth Jones, of
Milton. The prize for high score
was won by Miss Robinson, and
the second prize by Miss Vree-
land. The prize for the 900"
players was won by Miss Cal
houn.
Milford chronicle., 1932-11-11

Congratulations are being eX-
tended 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Pettyjohn on the birth of Emma
Schmermund PettyjOhn in the
Marshall Hospital on November
2. Mrs. Pettyjohn was the for
mer Miss Elizabeth Schmer-
mund.