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Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
ENJOYS 91st BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Mary A. Coates quietly cele-
brated her 91st birthday anniversary
on April 5, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Robert J. Hoey in
Dover, with whom she makes her
home. Mrs. Coates received many
letters and cards of congratulations,
among them being a letter from her
grandson, Commander Hoey, from
the Pacific Coast, and a letter from
her great-granddaugh who is at
tending school in France. Birthday
greetings in the form of an original
poem, were received from a grand
daughter, Mrs. Della Russell, of Mil
ford
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
Milford Grange News

Sussex County Agent, C. r. Sny-
der, was the speaker for the lecture
hour Saturday night at Milford
Grange. Mr.. Snyder urges everyone
to grow good garden this year, one
to be proud of and to try something
new.
Shaker Stocking" a poem, was
read by Mrs. Num- and illustrated in
costume by Mrs. Laura Moore, Mrs
Ethel Warren, Mrs. Virgie Warren
Mrs. Mamie Watson, Mrs. Bess Shew
and Mrs. Helen Lynne.
Visitors from Chester Valley
Grange were present and Milford
Grange is always glad to welcome
visiting patrons. The ladies served a
luncheon to the Delaware State
Home Economics Association Satur-
day noon, from which q neat sum
was realized, and plans are going
ahead for another banquet they will
be serving in May.
The Grange has accepted an Op-
portunity to cooperate with Lincoln
and will sponsor the play 1.-TWO
Days to Marry" which will be put on
in the Grange Hall on the evening of
May 8. This is an uprOarious COM
edy and unusually well cast. No one
will want to miss this play.
Next Saturday evening, April 80,
will be Ladies Night in charge of
Cedar Neck Division with Mrs. Flor
ence Gillespie as chairman. A good
anfarf a innoanf 10 hning Olannad and
dancing will follow refreshments.
Come out and make merry with
the crowd.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
OBITUARIES S

BANNING
John T. Banning died at his home
near Oakley Tuesday. April 26, 1882
age 83 years. months and 27 days.
Funeral at his late residence, Fri
day at two o'clock. He leaves a Wild
Ow, two sons and host OF relatives
and friends. Rev. Conner of Ellen
dale officiating.
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JARMON
Richard II. Jarmon, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas II. Jarmon, died at the
home of his parents near Milton, on
Sunday, April "a, 1882. age 9 months
and IA days. Funeral was held at
residence at one o'clock Monday. In
terment at Odd Fellows cemetery in
Milton. Rev. Randall officiating.
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LONG
At six o'clock Sunday morning,
April "a, 1882, at her home in Stay,
louisville, Mrs. Sarah Long left this
life for the one prepared for her
above. Mrs. Long was the beloved
wife of Jacob Long and would have
been 70 years old July of this year.
Mrs. Long was a very earnest Chris
ton woman and both she and her
husband were very much loved in
their community. She leaves also TO
mourn their loss five daughters and
one son, as follows: Walter Long Of
Dornrife, Pa; Mrs. Leroy Hornsber-
ger of Kulpmont, Pa; Mrs. Samuel
Morgan of Geneva, Ohio; Mrs. Fred
Lupolt of Shamokin, Pa; Mrs. Va
cob A. Lord and Mrs. Russell Long
of Natalie, Pa. The funeral services
were held on Wednesday morning al
ten o'clock in Staytonsville church
by T. A. Hall. The church was well
filled and large host of friends fol-
lowed the remains to the Odd Fell
lows cemetery at Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29

My old Uncle Tommy,
Why he often used to say:
"Wall, what's the use to worry
Over trouble, anyway
1.-The older that get he says
1.-THE more and more / see
That learnin' not to worry
Is a wise philosophy.
It's a good religion, every word,
And commOn-sense beside,
1t sees the gates of Mercy there,
And throws them open wide"
And so l just repeat the words
My uncle used to say:
well, what's the use ID worry
Over trouble, anyway"
Old Uncle Tommy had his share
OF worriment, / guess;
He said that grievin' about it
Was the worst of foolishness.
He had an ear for suffering
And a might hate of wrong;
And when he gave his sympathy
His money went along.
There was a mortgage on his farm
For twenty years he'd owed;
1t seemed to thrive and get ahead
OF every crop he growed.
But when they come to sell the
place
The sheriff heard him say:
"Weil, what's the use to worry
Over trouble, anyway
He even kept his spirits up
When Aunt Eliza died;
He'd tended to her night and day
And never left her side.
And when they tried to comfort
him,
Old Uncle Tommy said:
There amt no use O. grievin',
For my dear old wife is dead;
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29

clock punched with holes for dimes
and quarters. AS these are filled they
are covered with adhesive strips and
when the dial is filled the money is
counted and presented towards the
building fund.
Sandwiches and coffee were serv-
ed and soon all departed for their
homes. We wish to thank Mrs. Hur-
ley and all those who helped us that
evening.
DR.. Burgette Short will lecture for
the Fellowship class Wednesday ev-
ening, May 4. There will also be spe-
cial musical numbers. Everyone in
vited. Is cents admission.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
PLAY AT GRANGE HALL

Be sure to keep the date of Tues
day, May 5. open for you'll want to
go to the Grange Hall that night to
see the play 1.-TWO Days To Marry" "
This play is put on by Lincoln tall
ent and will give you some good
laughs, no matter how blue you
feel. Get your ticket of granger or
at the door. Every member of the
grange should work at selling tick
cts for this play, as it is a profit
sharing enterprise, and you can as
sure your friends of an entertaining
evening.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
GEORGETOWN ALUMNI TO
HOLD SPRING DANCE

The outstanding social event of
the season will be the Georgetown
Alumni dance. The merry-makers
will gather in the prom Hall" of
the Georgetown High School, Friday,
May 6. The frolic will start at $3.50
p. m. and continue until Saturday
morning. The admission will be SOC
per person.
Just to keep anyone from becom-
ing too thirsty or too hungry to
dance, the refreshment committee is
preparing to have an ample supply
of those delicious something's which
go to make a successful dance.
Music will be furnished by Kel-
ley's Orchestra.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
MIDLAND GRANGE

At the last meeting of Midland
Grange, Charles Carey gave an ad-
dress on practical Farming, "Cat"
II come, you CO., and "The regiment
on parade" were some of the plays.
The next meeting of Midland
Grange will be Monday evening, May
End. Howard King will speak on
egg production.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
PERSONALS

Mrs. Minnie Morby is in Philadel-
phia with her sister who is critical
ly ill.,
Mrs r. r. Vale of Milford is spen-
ding a few days at the Dodge Hotel
in Washington.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles W. Reed of
Washington, D. c., were in town on
t Tuesday calling on friends
Miss Dorothy Shuster, of Will
mington, spent the past weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs Horace TrOnea.
Mrs. Sadie Wilson after months
illness which confined her to her
bedroom. is now able to get down to
the family living room part of each
day.
Watson Pierce of Detroit, Mich.
and Casper Pierce of Salisbury,
Md, were guests of their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Pierce on Friday
of last week.
John w. Welch of Philadelphia
has been visiting friends in Milford
and is a guest of his sister, Mrs.
Harry Ennis of Front street and
Truitt avenue, North Milford.
Mrs. Bertha T. Harrington and her
two daughters, Misses Mary and
Jennie and Alfred Neumann, all of
Merchantville, N. j., spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Kirby
in Milford. They also visited Mr. and
Mrs. John Thompson of Milford
Neck.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
Local And State NewS

Mothers Day, Sunday, May Sth.
Daylight saving is effect in many
places now.
Send to your Mother flowers for
Mothers Day, May 8th.
All parts of the world are subject
to having mosquitoes in more or
less quantity; the Delmarva PENN
sula included.
Don't forget to come to the chapel
May 4 and hear DR.. Burgette Shorts
lecture on his recent trip abroad.
Admission 15c.
The Ladies' Aid of the Avenue M. T..
Church will meet at the Chapel on
Wednesday, May 4th at 2:3O p. m.
A full attendance is desired.
Tickets for the play at the Grange
Hall next Tuesday evening, only rs
cents and you'll get dollars worth
of fun out of it. Don't miss it.
-
Don't forget Donation Day at the
Emergency Hospital. Any thing you
can gice will be greatly appreciated.
The date is Thursday, May 12.
DR.. Burgette Short will give a lee
ture for the Fellowship class We'd
nesdaY evening, May a, in the chapel.
There will also be special musical
numbers. Everybody invited. Admis-
sion 15c.
Don't fail to hear DR.. Burgette
Shorts lecture in the chapel We'd
nesday evening, May 4. His subject
will be a travel talk about his recent
trip to Europe. Everybody invited.
Admission 15c.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
Protestant Church will hold a bake
this Saturday in the store formerly
occupied by Crooks. They will have
cakes, pies, home made baked beans,
potato salad, chickens, hot rolls. The
Ddko Will SJdII Ut ~ u CloCh'
Don't forget Poppy Day to be held
May q and %. Poppy Day is spon-
sored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the
local American Legion Post. Wear
Poppy as a service to the disabled
veterans of the World War and as a
memory to those who did not come
back.
Thursday, May IL, is National
Hospital Day and Emergency Hos
pital is asking that their friends re-
member this Donation Day and send
whatever they may have: Money, !
linens, preserves, canned goods, jel-
lies, any thing that can be spared.
II will be greatly appreciated. Re-
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
BINGO PARTY

A bingo party will be held in the
Red Mems Hall on Friday evening,
April 29th. A charge of 25c will en-
title you to an evenings entertain
ment, including refreshments.
Everyone invited. Benefit Ionic
Council No. 13, Degree of POcahOn-
taS.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
WEDDINGS
GILLESPIE LORD

GILLESPIE LORD
Miss Virgie Lord of Harrington
and Harry Gillespie of Milford, were
married Tuesday, April 26, 1882, by
the Rev. J. L. Nichols at the MethO-
dist Protestant Church. The couple
were attended by George and Ella
GilleSpie.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29

Mrs. Oliver Balsley was agree
ably surprised on Friday evening
of last week when several of
her friends came in to help her
celebrate her birthday. Guests
were from IN and out of town
and enjoyed the evening playing
cards with the one in whose
honor they met.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
Thirty
One
Years
Ago
Taken From April, 1901,
Files OF Milford Chronicle

Harvey Laws started for COlOra-
do Tuesday last.
Il ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Prettyman
have a new daughter since Wednes-
day morning.
Il \ :.
DR.. and Mrs. Walter Barrett OF
New Jersey have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Mark G. Lofland.
Il &b-
D. r. Grier returned from Phila-
delphia and Baltimore this week
where he has been purchasing goods
for the opening of his store.
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Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
COVERDALE ROBINSON

COVERDALE RUBINSUN
William Coverdale of Frederick
and Mildred Robinson of Milford
were married Monday, April 25, 1882
at $50 p. m. by the Rev. J. L. Mich
OILS at the Methodist Protestant
Church. Garnet Newell attended the
d bridegroom and Ida Newell was the
brides maid.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29

bridge last night. 1t was in
compliment to Mrs. Marvel Will
son. who is spending some time
here with DR.. G. Layton Grier
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29

:: :::: e: : e: e.; !: :: :: s:
------I thoughts are prone to
go ahead and to plan for vaca-
ion time that will soon be here.
Cottages are in line again for
consideration, their opening, the
cleaning, and preparation for oc-
cupancy. On visit to Slaugh-
ter Beach the past week, it was
good to see some new ones be-
ing erected. On the south side,
Henry Coleman of Philadelphia,
has foundations in for his sum-
mer home, while that of Charles
Banning was more advanced,
having some of the framing in
position On the north end of
the beach william Pierce has
built Il carlow. Last fall Mrs.
Laura Calhoun Walls built a
carlow at the back of her lot
Thus, with two new families oc-
cupying their own cottages and
two new garlOws for renting, the
summer colony grows.
"
Robert Griffith was host to
the Mems Monday Night Bridge
Club this week. The members
were all present.
"
The members of the 1920"
Bridge Club met with Mrs. L. c.
Pierce on Monday evening.
The Wednesday E n i n 8
Bridge Club met with Miss Lena
Short this week.
"
Miss Helen Tatman, Mrs. Full
ton Downing, Miss Louise Hast
ings and Miss Elizabeth Alden
enjoyed a party which Mrs. Livy
Clark Rogers gave at her home
in Georgetown on Saturday
evening.
"
Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs has issued
invitations for a party at 4her
home on Saturday evening to
meet her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jas.
II. Deputy. of Philadelphia.
"
Mrs. |. ID. Short had a few
friends in for an evening of
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29

RYAN
Ruth Ann Ryan, three year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ.
Ryan, died in the Wilmington Cen
eral Hospital, Tuesday, April 26
1882. The body was brought to Mil
ford and the funeral services will
be held from the home of her uncle,
Elijah Ryan, on Montgomery street,
Friday afternoon at two o'clock. In
terment will be made in the Odd
Fellows cemetery. with Rev. J. L.
Nichols officiating.
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TRUITT
Mrs. Rachel C. Truitt, wife of John
S. Truitt, died at their home in
North Milton, Sunday morning,
April "a, 1882, age 81 years, seven
months and fourteen days. Funeral
at residence at two o'clock on We'd
nesday. Interment at Slaughter Neck
cemetery. She leaves a husband, two
sons, William and John A. Truitt;
one daughter, Mrs. Willis Russell of
Milford and a host of relatives and
friends. Rev. Randall ottlciat:ng.
hmm
ROBINSON
Mrs. Mary E. Robinson, widow of
the late A. w. Robinson, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Ste
venson on Monday evening, April 25,
1882. She was 81 years of age. Mrs.
Robinson was the mother of the late
William Robinson, former Milford
postmaster. Children surviving her
are Earl, George, Percy and Mrs.
Elizabeth Stevenson. Funeral SER
vices were held at the home of her
daughter on Wednesday afternoon.
Rev. Frank Herson officiating. Inter
ment was made at Odd Fellows
cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
improvements Made

improvements Made
The residence of Charles HOlz-
mueller has been freshly painted.
Il A.
Mrs. Milby has had her residence
remoldeled and painted.
<tAbs
b. b. Topping is preparing to
build stable on his South Milford
property.
AAt
VIM. Musgrove is building an ad-
ditiOn to his residence.
SAY
VIM. Belts has built new barn in
the rear of his home.
dAb.
The grandstand on the baseball
ground has been completed.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
Married
WIltbank & White

At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
James s. White. APT Cooper street
Camden, N. j., DR.. Joseph Wiltbank
of North Milford, Delaware and Miss
Martha T. White were married last
Wednesday evening, April oath, 1901
at 8 P. NJ. After a brief wedding tour
they will occupy the doctors resi-
dence on North Front street, oppo-
site the Central Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29

Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs has issued
invitations for a party at 4her
home on Saturday evening to
meet her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jas.
II. Deputy, Of Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29
4

Mrs. |. d. Short had a few
friends in for an evening of
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29

Robert Griffith was host to
the Mems Monday Night Bridge
Club this week. The members
were all present.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29

The members of the 1920"
Bridge Club met with Mrs. e. c.
Pierce on Monday evening.
The Wednesday E V n n 8
Bridge Club met with Miss Lena
Short this week.
Milford chronicle., 1932-04-29

J. S. Avery was called to New
York Wednesday by the death OF
Mrs. AYery's mother. .-... .,...
Evening star., 1932-05-21
ARCHITECT TO TALK
ON LEE MEMORIAL
KimbaII Will Discuss Plan
for Restoration at
Stratford.

Fiske Kimball, architect and director
Of the Pennsylvania Museum of Art. will
come to Washington Friday, May 81,
to address the luncheon of the Robert
E. Lee Memorial Foundation, which will
be held at the residence Of Mrs. E.
Brooke Lee at Silver Spring, Md, ac-
cording to announcement made today
by the committee in charge.
Mr.. Kimball has been selected by the
national board as the architect for the
restoration work of Stratford, the his
toric mansion in Westmoreland County,
Va, famous as the birthplace of Rob-
ert E. Lee.
Mr. Kimball's coming to Washington
comedies with the announcement by
Mrs. Charles D. Lanier of Greenwich.
Conn, president of the foundation. of
his selection as architect and of the
selection of the firm of Claiborne g.
Taylor of Richmond, Va. as contractors.
Their names were submitted to the
board by the Committee on House Res
toration with its recommendation that
they be selected. This committee is
comprised of: Chairman. Mrs. Horace
Van Deventer of Knoxville, Tenn; Mrs.
Harry p. Halves, wife of United States
Senator Harry B. Halves of Missouri
and Washington; Mrs. Pope Yeatman
of Philadelphia; Mrs. Andrew Jackson
Geer of Charleston, S. c.; Mrs. Walter
D. Lamar of Macon. Ga, and Mrs.
Granville G. Valentine of Richmond.
The appointment of Morley j. Will
liams, assistant professor of landscape
architecture at Harvard University. as
landscape architect in charge of the
restoration of the Stratford gardens was
announced by the Stratford Committee
of the Garden Club of Virginia.
Evening star., 1932-05-21
Marine Corps Orders

Capt. Walter J. Green, on June Is,
detached Paris Island, S. c., to Guam
tico, Va.
Capt. William j. Mosher, on June Is,
detached Paris Island, S. c., to GUAM
tico, Va.
First Lieut.. Hayne D. Boyden, de-
tached Quantico, to I'd Brigade, Mica
ragua. via commercial steamer sched-
uled to sail from New York on or
about June IS.
First Lieut.. Roy w. Conkey. on June
IS. detached Philadelphia, to Quantico.
First Lieut. Henry T. Nicholas, on
June Is. detached Philadelphia, to
Quantico
First Lieut.. Julian N Frisbie on
June Is, detached Pensacola, Fla, to
Quantico.
First Lieut.. David A. Stafford, on
June Is, detached New York, to Guam
tico. Va.
Second Lieut.. Roger T. Carleson, on
June 5, detached Hampton Roads, Nor
folk, Va, to Quantico.
The following named officers de-
tached stations indicated to Quantico,
to report not later than June 80:
CAPT. Thomas B. Gale, Department
of the Pacific.
Capt Harry v. Shurtleff, Depot Of
Supplies, San Francisco.
Capt Francis c. Cushing Mare
Island, Calf.
Capt Charles D. Sniffen, Puget
Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wash.
First Lieut.. Terrell J. Crawford,
Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton,
First Lieut.. Walter W. wensinger,
San Diego, Calf.
Evening star., 1932-05-21
Baxter in Man About Town"
Has Washington Setting.

OCAL pride may give double i'm
pressiveness to Man About
Town" in which Warner Baxter is
starred on the Loew's Fox program.
1t is diplomatic story, its scenes in
Washington. With a combination
Of blackman and a mysterious mur-
der, worked out with the skill of a
real dramatist, the play may be
welcomed as good piece of work,
in which the star Is ably assisted by
Karen Morley and Conway Tearle. A
husband who has disappeared for a
period of years and is thought to be
dead turns up at an inconvenient
time for his earlier wife, because she
has already become the bride of a
diplomat. AS the price of silence he
asks the woman to deliver to him a
secret treaty. She undertakes to do
so, but her sister intervenes and kills
the biackmailer The investigation
of the murder furnishes the greater
part of the plot, with some attempted
action in the line of self sacrifice.
Mr.. Baxter and his two associates are
admirably cast.
Further evidence Of the musical
quality Of the Fox Orchestra. under
the spirited leadership of Phil Lamp
kin is given in the impressive playing
of the William Tell overture. with
complete utilization of all the instru-
ments in this big organization.
Wesley Eddy conducts the stage
performance, with his own we'll
recognized contributions in song and
comedy, and he introduces some
finely staged scenes representing a
Spanish screen, a French screen and
a modern screen. 1t all has the
swift action characteristic of Loew
productions, and presents a series
Of acts by talented performers. The
scenic portion is artistically made,
and the costuming, largely with the
wide-skirt feature, Is rich in color
and ensemble. There is a succession
of comedy, singing. dancing and
group formations. Franklyn d'Amore
is the leading comedian, Chaney and
Fox are the featured dancers, Joe
Griffen and Stelle Powers sing with
good effect, AL Norman dances in his
comic speciality and gives an exhibi-
ton of various types of sleeping,
while the Chester Hale Girls COM
plete the program. D. c. c.
Evening star., 1932-05-21
Nj u S | C.

Macbeth"
At American University.
THE American University Dramatic
Il Club presented Shakespeare's
Macbeth" last night in the audi
torium on the campus in the Eliza
bethan fashion. with sWiftness Of ac-
ton, under direction of Will Hutch
ms, professor of art. The stage set
tings were simple but effective, espe-
cially in weird scenes of the witches
dance and appearance of appari-
tions.
Leonel Dick portrayed Macbeth in
stirring fashion, while other inter
pretations of note were given by
Mary Lawrence Daub as Lady Mac
beth, Arthur Murphy as Malcolm.
Albert Burlington as Donalbain,
Daniel Smith as Banquo, Henry B.
johnson, jr., as Macduff, Helen
Burlington as Lady Macduff. Dan
Terrell as an attendant and Carlton
Skeggs, in a short comedy bit, as
porter.
The student staff assisting Prof.
HutchinS was headed by Virginia
Petersen an stage manager and
Beatrice Adam as business manager.
A large and appreciative audience
frequently showed its approval Of
the presentation.
Evening star., 1932-05-21
From the Front Row
Reviews and News of Washington Theaters.

riage which puts him appropriately
into a newspaper play, and the two
leading members Of the cast carry
the greater part of the plot. Rosco
Ates introduces once more his trick
of distorting the language, and, as
In past efforts, the authors have re-
membered to put little philosophy
and humor into his brief remarks.
The weirdness of the roadhouse
background provides atmosphere.
and the whole is staged with the as
sistance of characters made effective
by Bruce Cabot, Phyllis Glare. Pur-
nell Pratt, Gustav Won Seyfteritz,
David Landau and Roscoe Karns.
The second part of the program Is
the perturbation of the life Of a
representative of modern life who is
marooned in a savage environment
on a sea island. He wins bride
after a battle with her savage
friends, and establishes a home on
the island, where he meets the usual
difficulties of the primitive life. and
becomes a contented savage himself.
When the inevitable ocean steamer
arrives, he agrees to return to civili-
Zation and boards the ship, but the
woman drives her water craft out to
the place from which his voyage is
about to begin, and the home ties
inspire him to leap overheard and
resume the romantic life of the is
land. His decision is clinched when
the radio brings over the sea the
stories of the distressing things of
modern life. 1t is pleasant little
study In human nature. D. C. c.