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Evening star., 1932-01-31
AWARD IS OFFERED
FOR NEWS WRITER
Press Club to Pick Capital
Correspondent for $1,000
PugSIey Prize.

A cash award of 81 900 to the Wash
lngton correspondent whose work ranks
as the most meritoriouS during the year
1881 will be made under the adminiStra-
ton Of the National Press Club, it has
been announced The prize is offered
by Chester .. Puqsley of PeekSkill, N.
Y, stipulation being that the subject
be one Of national interest.
A jury of five men whose names are
outstanding in the field of journalism
will pass upon the material submitted
and the decision Of majority of the
jury will be final.
Nominations by March Is.
Nominations, it has been announced,
may be submitted at any time prior to
March Is to the Press Clubs Journal
tstic Awards Committee.
Chester Dewitt Pugsley, the donor of
the award, is vice president of the
WeStChester County National Bank,
PeekSkill. Since his graduation from
Harvard University in 1909 he has given
literally for various enterprises, mostly
in the field Of education. Among his
other activities Mr.. PugSley has en-
doWed 60 scholarships for foreign stu
dents at Harvard, involving a principal
of S5OO,OOO. He has financed an annual
conference on public affairs at Prince
ton University.
Committee Named
The part of the National Press Club
in the award is that of an admins
TRAITOR.
In arranging the details of this ad-
miniStratiOn the board Of governors
acts through a committee composed Of
Uric Bell Louisville Courier Journal,
past president and chairman Of the
Permanent Committee on Journalistic
Awards. chairman: Russell Kent, Bir-
mingham News, past president; Paul
Wooton Of the New orleans Times
Picayune; Eugene S. Leggett, Detroit
Free Press, past president, and Ray
mond P. Brandt, st. Louis Post Dis
patch, vice president
Evening star., 1932-01-31
MAN WITHOUT COUNTRY
ACCEPTED BY ENGLAND
Alien Held in North Dakota Jail
Since April Is En- Route East
for Ship to Britain.
w the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MINOT, N. Oak, January BOWL
liam Lukin no longer is a man without
q country.
After being held in Jail since last
April because no nation claimed him,
he was en- route East today. British
officials ordered him transported to
England. after investigating his story.
immigration officers took him into
custody as an alien near the CANADIAN
boundary. Then they sought to deport
him to Canada or England, but neither
would accept him.
Luckin said he grew up in an orphan
age in England. But he still doesn't
know where he was born, whether he
has relatives or if LuCkin is his correct
name
Federal men said Luckin took the Sit
uation philoSOphically.
Evening star., 1932-01-31
MRS. w. A. SLADE GIVEN
Y. w. C. A. PRESIDENCY
Well Known Leader in organiza-
ton and Former General Sec
retary Elected to Post.

Mrs. William Adams Slade, we'll
known here for her activity in Young
Women's Christian Association affairs,
Friday was elected president Of that
organization. She will also become
chairman of the board Of directors.
other officers elected were: Mrs. Ed
win B. Parker. first vice president;
Mrs. Luke I. Wilson, second vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Robert Lansing, correspond
ing secretary; Miss Louise Davidson
recording secretary; Miss Magaret R.
Fox. treasurer, and Miss Mary Jane
Winfree. assistant treasurer.
Mrs. Slade is a former general sec
retary of the association.
A total Of 770,479 persons took part
in the various activities of the or
ganization during 1881, the annual re-
port revealed
Evening star., 1932-01-31
SEIZURE OF PROPERTY
JESUITS USE HITS SNAG
Corporation Owning 1t Protests to
Governor, Fearing Action by
U. S. Stockholders.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
BARCELONA, Spain. January 30
The governments conhscation of Jesuit
property struck its first Snag yesterday
when the directors Of La Ensenanza
Corporation protested to the governor
against the naturalization of three
buildings used by the most important
Jesuit institutions in Catalonia
The directors contended that the
buildings were rented to the JeSuits and
that their stockholders, many of whom
are United States citizens, might take
the case to The Hague tribunal If the
COnfiSCatiOn order was carried out. The
buildings housed the Jesuit College of
Barcelona. the Sarria Chemical InSti-
tute and the Ebro Observatory.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
BOY SCOUTS

The Scoutleaders' Training Troop
of the Dover Area and General Tor
bert Districts will hold it's first
meeting in the gymnasium of the
Dover High School on Monday even
ing, January IL, starting promptly
at 7:15 p. m. 1t is expected that
about 20 Scoutleaders and other in
terested boy workers will enroll at
this first session.
The experienced Scoutleaders who
will be in charge of the three patrols
of the Training Troop are Charles
Murray, Scoutmaster, Troop No. l.,
Harrington; X. A. Grant, Scoutmas-
ter, Troop No. l, FELTON,, and Kenneth
Meredith, Scoutmaster, Troop No. 2,
Dover
These three men will meet this
week to make arrangements and
plans for the first meeting.
The first session will be devoted
to Troop and Patrol organization
and to the TenderfoOt requirements
with practice in modifying. A. r.
Shields, Scout Executive of the Will
mington Area Council, will give a
short talk on "The Scouting Objec-
tives and Program.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
DENNEY FAMILY HOLD REUNION

The children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildre of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry P. Denney gave their parents
quite a happy surprise by coming
home for a family reunion on Sun
day, January 3. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Denney, Sr..
Mr.. and Mrs. George Denney of
Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Dem
ney, Harrington; Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Scott, Milford; Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Denney, Milford; Mr.. and Mrs. Ala
band Denney, Milford; Charlie Den
ney, Centreville; Mr.. and Mrs.
Claud Bennett, Milford; Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Denney of Harrington.
The grandchildren present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Denney, Mar
Gus Hook; Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Den
ney, Jr., Milford; Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old Johnson, Milford; Miss Hilda
Scott, Milford; Osborn Scott, Mil
ford; Miss Betty Bennett, Milford;
Miss Dorthy Lou Bennett, Milford;
Miss Ruth Ann Denney, Milford;
Master Alaband Denney, Jr., Mil
ford; Miss Betsy Ann Denney, Cen
treville; Miss Joan Denney, Har-
rington.
Great-grandchildrtn present were
Francis and Harold Denney, Marcus
Hook; Billy Denney of Milford;
Mrs. Charlie Denney was unable to
attend on account of the illness Of
her son Mark and Claude Denney
was in Florida and unable to attend.
Miss Mabel Bradley, Mrs. Bradley
and Mrs. Edwin Walls of Harring-
ton and Master Reese Jones of Lin
coin were also guests of the DEN
neys' ever Sunday.
The children departed at a late
hour wishing their parents many
more happy reunions.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
AUXILIARY NOTES

On Tuesday evening, January 5
the American Legion Auxiliary ol
the Walter L. Fox Post of Dover
entertained the units of Kent cOun-
ty at the home of Mrs. Fl. K. Nc
Daniel on State Road.
This was a most interesting and
inspiring meeting with wonderful
attendance. The reports from the
various county chairmen were Civ
en- and enjoyed. Mrs. Emory, a gold
star mother, gave her report on her
trip to France.
The ladies of the Milford Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary were quite
proud to receive the honor Of win
ming a prize of ten dollars, awarded
for receiving their quota of mem
bership first.
After the business meeting the
guests were invited to the dining
room to partake of delicious re-
freshments.
The regular monthly meeting OF
the Milford Auxiliary will be held
Monday evening, January 10, and it
is the desire of the ladies of this
unit to seek eligible members.
If we do not know you, then
please make yourself known.
Anyone interested is invited to
communicate with Mrs. Augustus
Faix, Mrs. Harry l.. Pettyjohn or
Mrs. Anthony Summers.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
MILFORD YOUNG
MEN ENJOY SIGHTS
AT MIAMI, FLORIDA

Despite the fact they are now en-
joying balmy breezes and sunny
skies in Miami, Fla, whence they
mOtored upon leaving Milford, Del,
on December 27, Harry Elliot and
Claude Denny still are a long way
from the millionaire class, yet
Believe it or not, they actually
shook hands with millions three
days after leaving Milford when at
Ormond Beach, Fla, they were
among the twenty or thirty fortunate
tourists who happened along at the
right moment to greet John d. Rock
efeller, Sr., as he arrived at the golf
links for his daily round.
/ Leaving Jacksonville, where they
spent Tuesday night, at about 1880
Wednesday morning, the two Milford
boys cruised along easily until about
o'clock when they stopped at St.
Augustine and breakfasted within a
stones throw of the famous old
Spanish gates located there. Then
they were on the road again and
reached Ormond Beach just as a
large Packard sedan containing the
senior Rockefeller and his retinue
arrived at the links. Claude was the
first to recognize the famous man
and juggling the controls of Harry's
shake in expert fashion, maneuvered
the car to a point of vantage. AS the
American croesus alighted from his
automobile and walked on the links,
small group of tourists gathered
around him and he straightway ex-
tended a hand to all those in the
group. Harry and Claude were
standing somewhat to one side but
the man who controls one of Amer
ica's greatest individual fortunes
beckoned to them to come up and
shake hands. And they did. A Wig
orous, old-fashioned, typical Milford
handshake they gave.
Both Claude and Harry are enjoy
ing themselves immensely in Miami,
spending their time sightseeing, on
the beach, at the theatres or at the
golf links, where the National ANA
teur Open Championship matches are
being played. Claude is an avid golf
fan and is enjoying this feature of
the trip particularly.
Nothing occurred to mar the trip
down, the boys reaching Miami late
Wednesday afternoon after three
days driving Stops were made at
New Bern, N. c., Charleston, S. c.,
and Jacksonville. They play to start
home in another few days-maybe.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
Milford Grange News
Officers Installed

Saturday, January ,, Milford
Grange held it's annual installation
| day meeting, with business in the
morning, at which time Watson
Shew was elected gatekaeper for the
coming year. At noon a regular
Grange dinner was served and a
large number of our members with
several guests enjoyed this part of
the program. Meeting called to or
der at 2 p. m, when we were honor
ed to have Worthy State Master and
Mrs. Robert P. Robinson install our
officers.
They were assisted by Mrs. Chas.
Grove and Mrs. Samuel Morgan. The
officers are as follow: Master, How
ard Moore; overseer, Davis Watson;
lecturer, Helen Lynee; steward,
Paris Kirby; treasurer, Jacob Rosa;
secretary, Margaret Houston; chap
lain. Winnie Harder; gatekeeper,
Watson Shew; assistant steward,
Samuel Morgan; Ceres, Laura
Moore; Pomona, Maude Abbott;
Flora, Jennie Messick; lady assis-
tant steward, Jane Grove; executive
committee, Bro. Rosa and Bro.
Num-.
The matron of Juvenile Grange
was unable to be present to be in
stalled but the following juvenile
officers were installed by Mrs. Rob-
ert P. Robinson, assisted by Elean-
or Moore and Olevia Kirby: MasteT,
Samuel Armour; overseer, Barrett
Morgan; lecturer, Clara Webb:
steward, Marvey Willis; secretary,
Florence Messick; treasurer, Will
bur Simpson; chaplain, Frank DON
Ovan; assistant steward, Vinol Kir--
by; gatekeeper, Osborne Walls; PO-
mona, Betty Corbett; Flora, Ethel
May Warren; Ceres, Margaret Haz-
zard; lady assistant steward, Fran
ces Simpson.
On Monday evening the Grange
served supper to the Odd Fellows,
when Milford entertained the Grand
Lodge members. The dining ropm
was fitting decorated for the occa-
sion by Mrs. Pearl Messick and her
Next Saturday evening and until
further notice, the Grange will open
at 1880 sharp. Don't forget this.
Mrs. Num- will have charge of The
and it will be something
special, so don't miss this. A short
play will be given also that will be
well worth seeing.
Everybody come out and start the
new year right.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
COURT AGAIN SHIFTS
TRIAL OF YUEL LEE
cCOntinued from First Pa0s]

S6OHttHHC6 lSOH EH9t 4 AgS j
L. Bailey and Robert L. Duer confer
red and rendered their decision with
a lengthy opinion Tuesday morning.
The court in moving the case cited
that it had been transferred from
Snow Hill to Cambridge in good
faith, an dthat the court believed at
the time, and still believes that with
an unprejudiced jury, the negro
could secure a fair trial there. The
court, however, cited that due to the
fact that the Court of Appeals rem
dered an opinion in which it stated
that there was doubt as to whether
the negro could obtain fair and un-
prejudiced trial at either Cambridge
or Snow Hill, or any other county
seat in the district, that it would be
advisable to move the case to some
other court.
The Baltimore county court at
Towson is located on the Western
Shore, and is almost on the suburbs
of Baltimore.
Bernard G. AIDES, counsel for the
International Labor Defense League,
who is counsel for the negro, had
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
New Century Club Notes

! The annual New Year reception OF
the Milford New Century Club was a
delightful affair this year, and was
orations for the Christmas party
were still in place and added fes-
tive look to the occasion. Mrs. o. D.
Ackerman, the club hostess, headed
the receiving line with Mrs. Walter
X. Barrett, the club president, Mrs.
Elizabeth Riggs, DIR. Delema Draper,
State president; Mrs. Robert Hall,
the president of the Board of Di-
rectors, Mrs. ]. L. Nichols, Miss Eliz-
abeth Messick and Mrs. Robert Grit
fifth, assisting. An unusually de-
lightful program was given before
the serving of refreshments and time
for the social hour. Rev. c. Irving
Carpenter, of RehobOth, who has a
rich, full baritone voice was most
generous with his numbers and
thereby pleasing his audience, Rev.
Frank Herson, in an optimistic man
ner, gave the greeting for the New
Year, and wished every one much
joy and happiness. Mrs. August FaiX
gave several numerous readings,
while the audience were loud in
their applause. The last, but not in
any particular, the least, was the
club chorus, which gave two num-
bers. The whole evening was one of
much enjoyment to all. There were
many visitors from out of town. The
program follows:
Songs, 81 Hear You Singin", "a
Fried of Mine"-Rev. c. Irving Car
penter.
The New Year Greeting-Rev.
Frank HersOn.
Songs, Water Boy, Cant You
Hear Me Calling, Caroline"-Rev. C.
Irving Carpenter.
Humorous Readings-Mrs. August
Faix.
Songs, Sylvia, Uncle Rome" -
Rev. C. Irving Carpenter.
Humorous Readings-Mrs. August
FaiX.
Songs, "The Girl in the Calico
Gown, "The Bells of St. Marys" -
Club Chorus.
Mrs. Edward Hurley wa sthe ac-
companist for the entire program.
Next week Mrs. Robert Lewis, of
Dover, the vice-president of Kent
County, will speak.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
FELLOWSHIP CLASS NEWS

The Fellowship Bible class of the
Avenue M. E. Church held their 60
cial and business meeting with Mrs.
A. E. Num-, Shawnee Road. There
was a large attendance. Mrs. Num-
and Mrs. Reid voted for election of
officers for the coming year, unani-
mously voted that the same ones be
reelected, which was in favor OF the
class.
It also was decided to hold our
anniversary in the Chapel February
II, which will consist of a covered
dish supper and Mrs. Num- to have
charge of the social program.
From now on our socials will be
held in the Chapel on Wednesday
evenings. The next one following
the anniversary, February II, will
be Wednesday, March 8.
Miss Lydia Abbott had charge of
the social program which consisted
of some very interesting games.
Refreshments were then served as
follows Coffee, cake and popcorn.
Everyone had a most delightful
evening.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
Local And State NeuUS

The Grange Supper, held last week
in their new hall, was well attended
and a delightful affair.
The annual nominating meeting
by Milford voters will be held one
week from tonight, Jan. 18th.
The Caulk 55th anniversary dinner
will be held in Community Building
in Milford, on Wednesday evening,
January 18th, 1882.
The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet with Mrs. Ar
thur Derrickson Thursday after
noon, January IA, at o'clock.
The KirkwOod Encampment will
give a card party Wednesday night,
January 1S, at eight o'clock in the
Milford New Century Club. $3.50
gold piece as door prize.
Regular meeting of the Senior Ep-
worth League at GAS. Life is what
you make it. And our Chapter will
be just what you let it be. Let us
be sincere and back that president
and cabinet as never before.
The trained nurse in the Milford
public schools, in making eXamina-
tiOn of the new pupils from other
places, found one case of contagious
skin disease, which was reported
and medical attention took over the
case. There were two other minor
troubles which she was able to solve
and place the child in it's grade.
The Poultry and Rabbit Show held
in Milford this week was attended
by people from Delaware and
Maryland in large numbers. 1t was
a splendid display of poultry but the
rabbits filled the first and second
story of the Old Grange Hall, OppO-
site the Community Building, where
the greater part of the poultry was.
Circus Sally, a new musical
comedy to be staged by home talent
under the direction of the Frederick
B. Ingram Co., will be an evening of
much enjoyment. Most of us like
fun, and pretty girls, and pretty new
costumes and good music. All these |
will be included in one entertain |
ment at the Plaza, Jan. 1919. Lend |
us your help. Don't say no to what
ever you are asked to do. Help keep |
the Hospital in AL condition.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
A CHRISTMAS WEDDING

Announcement of the wedding OF
Miss Elizabeth T. Schmermund and
Horace Theodore Pettyjohn, on Sun
day, December goth, 1881, at Chester
town, Maryland, has been made by
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
F. Schmermund, of Greenville, Ohio.
Mr. Pettyiohn owns and operates the
Milford Bakery in Milford, Della.
ware, and the bride is at the head
of the Domestic Science Department
in the Lewes, Delaware, schools.
They will make their home in Mil
ford. Mrs. Pettyjohn in 1880 was at
the head of the Domestic Science
Department of the Milford public
schools and is well and favorably
known to the people Of this city.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
ENTERTAINED AT DINNER

Mrs. Sarah d. Draper entertained
at her home in Milford on New Years
day and served a turkey dinner in
honor of the bride and groom, Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Walker. of Will
mington, who were unable to be
there. Mrs. Walker will be 'remem-
bered as Miss Marian Bennett. In
spite of their absence the follow
ing guest enjoyed the dinner: Fred
erick A. Bennett of Milford; Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Bennett and family,
Vinal, Luella, Hammond and Fred,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Layton Bennett
and family, Carrie, Norman, Fen
wick, Sara Mae, and Charlotte Ann,
all of Slaughter Neck. All had a
very enjoyable day. 80"
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08

I Christ Church Guild will hold a
bake Saturday, January 1G. Details
in next weeks paper.
The Milford city election, first un-
der the new charter, will be held on
Monday, January 18th.
Remember the Kirkwood Encamp-
ment card party at the Century Club
next Wednesday night.
Only those who have paid their
city taxes in full, can vote at the
annual election on January 18th, or
take part in nominating ticket the
Friday previous, January 18th.
The winter is only in part gone,
and the weather has been just as
good as it was in Florida; but keep
your attention on the next go days
before making any further remarks.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital will hold
it's January meeting on Wednesday,
Jan. 18th, at o'clock, in the Nurses
Home. Will all members make a
special effort to be present. Bring
your dues for 1882 and help nOmi-
nate the new officers.
Next Sunday the topic for the In
termediate Epworth League, Group
No. 1, ages from II through IA, will
be, Making More Real Friends.
Miss Madeline Davis will be the
leader Group No. 2, ages Is through
II, the topic will be, Disarmament
AS a Way to World Peace. The
leader will be Miss Helen Coffin.
Members or wOuld-be members of
both groups will meet in the central
class room on the west side of the
Sunday school room. Last Sunday
the topic, Getting Acquainted with
Types of Girls Different from Those
You Know, was under the leader
ship of Miss Virginia Sockrider. The
leader suggested different ways of
becoming acquainted with various
types of people, and places-such as
the church in which you could be-
come acquainted. Miss Elva Davis
told the story of the GirlhoOd of
Florence Nightingale. The last part
of the program was a dramatizatiOn
of Ruth refusing to leave Naomi.
Characters were: Miss Margaret
Witien, Orpah; Miss Marie Witjen,
Ruth; Althea Bethard, Naomi; and
Miss Madeline Davis, reader.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
I'hiPtu
One
Years
Ago
Taken From January, 1901,
Files OF Milford Chronicle

/ George Russell, of Philadelphia,
attended the bank election in Mil
ford last Tuesday.
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Mrs. Theodore Townsend and
daughter, Pauline, have been under
a physicians care with la grippe.
%ab
VIM. P. Powders. Saunders Truitt
and Theodore Middleton have been
i'm Philadelphia the past week.
SaEe
DR.. j. Lynn Pratt has recovered
from his recent illness and is at
tending to his medical practice.
<ass
Mr.. and Mrs. P. l.. Lofland have
moved into the Smell property, To-
Gated next to the home of John J.
Rosa.
&A
Harry f. LOfland attended the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the First National Bank in Milford.
Ab
The Misses Hallett have been COM
PEELED to close their school at Re-
hoboth because of the prevalence of
dyphtheria.
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VIM. T. Vaules celebrated his rs
anniversary last Sunday, when a
family dinner party was given at his
Lake View Avenue home. His
youngest son, Del. c. Vaules, of New
York, and his daughters, Mrs. G. L.
Grier and Mrs. P. n. Carlisle, of
Frederick, were present.
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NEW CENTURY CLUB NEWS
The first meeting of the New Year
of the New Century Club was held
Monday, January 7th. Mrs. Mary e.
Williams, president, presided. The
afternoon was in the hands of the
Literature Committee of which Mrs.
j. S. Willis is chairman. The life
and works of George Eliot comprised
the study for the afternoon. After
Current Events" subject was over,
the roll was called and the members
of the Literature Committee respond
ed with a quotation from Geo. Eliot.
Then followed paper, Life of Geo.
Eliot, by Miss Mary w. Pierson, and 4
a paper on George Eliot's Great
by Mrs. Paris T. Carlisle
Then Mrs. Welcome read in a most
manner a selection from
adam Bede" Then Mrs. T. V. Ca
hall revied "Ralmola", by George |
Eliot in a truly interesting manner.
The meeting closed after Mrs. ]. S. !
Willis had read the 1.-The Choir In
visible"
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-08
DAVIS-ROSA

]
A quiet wedding was consumated
on Wednesday morning last at 8
O'Clock, at the home of Mrs. Hester
Davis, South Front street, when her
youngest daughter, Miss Bessie, was
married to Mr.. Tunis Rosa, of King
stOn, N. Y. The ceremony was per-
formed by DR.. L. e. Barrett, only
Immediately relatives being present.
Quite a number of the young couples
friends were at the depot to see them
off, giving them their best wishes
and shower of rice as they board
ed the S:37 train. The bride is-well-
known here and has many friends.
She has for several years past been
a member of the Avenue M. e.
Church choir, and her splendid voice
will be greatly missed by the con-
gregatiOn. She also taught a class
of young men at the Chapel Sunday
school, with whom she was very
much attached Mr.. Rosa is a rela-
tive of J. j. Rosa, and lived with that
gentleman for nearly two years,
some time back
AEs
John w. Truitt is a victim of the
grippe.
~
J. Stanley Short has been VIC
tim of the grippe.
Ah
Miss Corinne Sherwood is visiting
in Chester, Pa.
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Miss Sallie Bell has returned to
New York.
<4Gs
Miss Serena Gilman returned to
New York last Monday.
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Mrs. j. Wesley Truitt has been un-
der the care of physician this past
week.
%aRt
George Truitt, of Philadelphia, has
been visiting his father, Isaac Truitt.
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Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Vinyard had
a daughter born unto them last
Tuesday.