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Evening star., 1932-03-25
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, March 25.-Paul White
man wonders whether he can be as
famous at 1877 pounds ounces as he
was at $50 net weight
The jolly King of Jazz" looks upon
his shedding of 162 pounds 10 ounces
Ga round hundred of them in the last
year, as an experiment to determine
whether success has anything to do
with popular notions.
Why" he asked yesterday, as he
stood on a fancy little scale in the
dressing room of a Broadway theater,
should avoirdupois have any bearing
on fame?"
HOrrified His Friends.
When I was up around $50 I told
em I was going to start reducing. My
business manager. my friends and
everey one else looked as Mortified as if
I'd said, I'm going to cut the saxo-
phones out of my orchestra
you'll be unstable, Paul they
told me. Now I ask you, isn't that
silly?
To-day I was walking down Broad
way. A giggling girl who passed me
turned around and said to her boy
friend That guy almost looks some
thing like Paul Whiteman, doesn't hep ="
But Whiteman has a theory about
fame-he thinks celebrities are born
not made. One of his notices goes
like this:
Luck can put you on top of the
pile, but it can't keep you there"
He thinks certain men and women
are predestined to be successful and
Evening star., 1932-03-25
ARLINGTON AUDIT
STAFF INCREASED
Mccarthy Downs Arrives to
Make Regular Check of
County Clerks Books.
BY staff Correspondent of The Star

6y otdH correspondent OF The Star.
ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT
HOUSE, Va, March 25.-The present
corps of auditors who are engaged in
Investigating the books of the county
was increased by one yesterday when
Mccarthy Downs arrived from the
office of State Auditor T. Coleman
Andrews to start an audit Of the books
OF County Clerk William H. Duncan.
His arrival brought the total number
OF State auditors working at the court
house to six.
1t was stated that the audit of the
books of the clerk was in accordance
with the regular State procedure and
in no way connected with the investi-
cation of the alleged shortage in the
books OF former County Treasurer E.
Wade Ball.
Downs stated that his report would
be made directly to State Auditor
Andrews. The latter is not In the
county at the present time but is ex-
pected to spend a portion of his time
here until the completion of all of the
audits.
Evening star., 1932-03-25
KING OF JAZZ" DOUBTS LOSS
OF 162 POUNDS WILL END FAME
Paul Whiteman Wonders Just Why Avoiir-
dupois Should Have Anything to
Do With Success.

nothing they can do will keep them
from it.
Now about this fat business" he
continued Il weighed 1876 when I got
my first big hand on Broadway, so
guess I won't have to worry about being
sldetracked until get down to 184
pounds Is ounces"
Plenty of diet and plenty of swim
ming" is his tip to- others who may
want to take off 1852 pounds in hurry.
And when I say swimming I don't
mean bathing"
Evening star., 1932-03-25
WILL TALK ON OREGON
Albert Leonard Squier to Give Lee.
ture at Central High.

ALBERT Leonard Squier Of Boston will
discuss the scenic beauties of oregon
and the West in general next Tuesday
evening In Central High School audi
Corlum In the fourth Of series of lee
lures sponsored by the Community In
Evening star., 1932-03-25

stitute. He will be introduced by Hor-
ace Albright, director Of the National
Parks Service.
Mr.. Squier's lecture viii be illustrated
Secretary of Interior wilbur toured the
Oregon country.
Evening star., 1932-03-25
Prague Bars Fascist Emblem.

PRAGUE. Czechoslovakia, March Is
P).-The ministry of the interior issued
an order yesterday forbidding the wear
ing OF the Swastika as dangerous
emblem" The Swastika is the emblem
OF the National Socialist (Fascist)
party.
Evening star., 1932-03-25

Adventist mission IN Peru, South Amer
lea, will be the principal speaker at
the young peoples meeting tonight at
Evening star., 1932-03-25
Boy. s. Fractures Skull.

FORESTVILLE Va, March 25 (Spe-
claD .-Carlin Borden. 8-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Borden of Forest
vile, sustained fractured skull yester-
day when he fell from his bicycle.
Evening star., 1932-03-25

the Takoma Park Seventh-day Advent
ist Church. The subject Of his address
will be The Great Adventure"
Evening star., 1932-03-25
WOMAN TO BOARD GRAF

Mrs. Erla Parker, American, Going
From Brazil to Germany.
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 25 Cp).-
Mrs. Erla Parker, an American who left
the liner Carinthia here for trip to
Germany on the Graf Zeppelin, went
to Pernambuco yesterday to board the
German dirigible, which will leave on
its return flight to Friedrichshafen at
midnight TODAY.
Evening star., 1932-03-25
Will Talk to Young People.

TAKOMA PARK, Md, March Is
(SpeciaD Elder II. B. Lundquist, who
le.enLly returned from q Seventh-day
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15

this seasons first bride of the young
er set here. She was Miss Mildred
Orvis, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Orvis, of 1924 Monmouth avenue.
The bridegroom was John T. Lutz,
son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. M. P.
Lutz, of Elizabeth, N. J. Gowned in
clinging ivory satin with veil of
tulle and lace, the bride made a
charming picture as she walked
down the aisle on the arm of her
brother. She carried a bouquet of
Gala Lilies with streamers of Lilies
of the Valley. The bridesmaid, Miss
Anne Orvis, sister of the bride, was
beautifully gowned in blue satin and
carried a bouquet of pink roses and
baby's breath. Fred Knight, of Ro-
selle, N. j., was best man. VIM.
Thompson and Clifford Lutz were the
ushers. A reception at the Orvis
home followed the ceremony, which
was performed by the Rt. Rev. Luke
Mossburger, o. S. b.. Relatives and
friends attended the wedding and
reception from New Jersey, New
York, Pennsylvania, Detroit and
Connecticut. After the wedding trip
the couple will be at home to their
friends at their home, 445 Rosehill
Place, Elizabeth, N. J.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
Milford Public Library

1t may come as a bit of surprise
but surely with a surge of pride to
everyone in Milford to know of the
ever growing interest being mani
tested in the Milford Free Public
Library. During 1881 alone, 1O,375
books were borrowed, and in circu-
lation. The splendid, efficient book
committee carefully selected and
purchased during the year, 209 new
books, considered by critics, public
and press as the best. A number OF
interesting friends added 28O as
gifts. Your library containing 3,87S
volumes, has been catalOgued and
marked according to the Dewey dec
imal classification, the system used
in all the best libraries in the cOun-
try.
Recently, labels have been added
to all the cases, so that anyone can
easily and quickly find any type OF
book desired. Just a mention of four
books received this week for the
juvenile readers: "Old Dan Coyote,
by Frank Linderman, dealing with
the folk lore of the American In
dian, beautifully illustrated by the
distinguished artist, DR.. Herbert
Stoops. 1.-The Town of the Fearless"
by Caroline Dale Snedeker, the
great-granddaughter of Robert Ow'
en-, the famous philanthropist. "Dick
and Tom" by Dark Van Doren, wide
ly known poet and critic. This story
is a true one which happened at the
family home of the Van Dorens IN
Illinois, and South of Zero" by W..
|. Ross, an adventure book for old
er boys, full of interest, humOr and
gaiety. The library is open four
times every week, on Monday and
Saturday evenings from Z until Q, on
Wednesday afternoon from 3 until
5, and Saturday afternoon from to
o'clock, and the librarians will al
ways consider it a privilege and
pleasure to assist you in securing
any type of book or reference work
you might desire.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
CLASS IN CLAY MODELLING

For all those who like to adven-
ture in making beautiful things with
their hands, an opportunity is open
to ioin a class in clay modelling or
pottery. This class is under the III
rection of the adult education de-
partment of the State Department of
Education and the teacher is Miss
Amy Gardner, whose charm of per-
sonality is already known to Milford
people.
The class meets on Monday eve
ming at 1880 p. m. on the second
floor of the community building IN
Milford and the course will cOntin-
ue for eight weeks. Any one over
sixteen years of age is eligible TO
belong. The first session of the
class was held last Monday evening,
but since it was devoted to the bare
beginnings, anyone who is interest
ed may come in next week, January
18. There is a fascination in the
feel of the clay and very often a
surprise is in store for the person
who thinks she cannot create any
thing when she sees the bowl or
vase or pitcher grow into lovely
lines under her fingers and the help
of Miss Gardner.
This class was formed at the re-
quest of the Business Girls Club
but the membership is open to any
one who wishes to take the work.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
FRIENDSHIP CLASS NEWS

On Tuesday evening, January g.
the Friendship Bible Class of the
Avenue NJ. E. Church, held a very
enjoyable business and social meet
ing.
There was a large attendance ani
everyone thoroughly enjoyed them
selves. There was no change in the
officers of the class with the eXcep-
ton of vice president, 10 which Of
flee, A. E. Num-, was elected in the
place of A. f. Archer, who wished
to resign.
The social was i'll charge of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Hurley, Chairmcn,
which insured everyone of a very
pleasant evening. There were a
number of beautiful songs rendered
by members of the class, also read
ings and a short talk by our teach
er, DR.. HersOn, after which refresh
ments were served, consisting of ice
cream, cake and coffee.
We had q large attendance this
time. but we want a larger one the
next; let's make this social Cne of
the big church events of each
month.
Friendship class member, come
out next month-let's make it BIG.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
Leadership Training
School Diverted To
Avenue NJ. f. Church

Because of the series of services
being held in the First Methodist
Protestant Church it has 0een deem
ed advisable to change the Leader
ship Training School for this year
to the Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church.
The first meeting of the training
school will be held on next Monday
evening, January Is. The school will
continue each Monday evening for
six weeks.
A very able faculty will do the
teaching and it is a chance that
every worker should take adyan-
tage of.
The work is under the direction
of the International Council of Re
ligious Education of which the Del
aware Council is a branch.
Those who cannot take a course
in full will have the privilege OF
sitting in" and listening when they
may have opportunity to be pres
ent, but it is highly advisable for
those who may be able TO take the
time to register and lake the full
course.
The registration fee is 81 and
each person is advised to own his
own book.
The school is open TO all Chris
tiOn workers of all denominations.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
DIR. Clarence True Wilson
Coming To Milford Soon

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union will hold it's anniver-
sary service in the Avenue MethO-
dist Episcopal Church Friday night
of next week, the 22nd, beginning
promptly at 7:45 o'clock.
DR.. Clarence True Wilson OF
Washington, D. c., will be the pri@-
cipal speaker. DR.. Wilson is known
throughout the nation and in coun-
tries far beyond for the heroic
work and the success of his efforts
in connection with the Board of
Temperance, Prohibition and Public
Morals of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
1t should also be noted that dur
ing his secretaryship of this board
there has been erected one of the
most modern apartment buildings of
which Washington, D. c., can boast.
The building, located near the Capt.
tOl building, is the home of many
Congressman and Senators. Mem
bers of any of the Christian church
es will take real pride in paying
some special attention to this build
ing.
The topic DR.. Wilson will present
on the .22nd in the Avenue Methodist
Church will be 1.-THE Economic Ben
efits of the Prohibition Program. /"
Both the pros and the cons should
hear this interesting speaker pre-
sent his subject.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
Auxiliary Notes

On Monday evening, January II,
very interesting meeting of the
American Legion Auxiliary was held
at the home of Mrs. VIM. Watson on
West Front street.
Mrs. Byron Gibson read a most
interesting paper ON Portugal" AS
Mrs. Gibson is Fideac chairman, the
ladies expect to hear many more
such interesting articles.
Mrs. Erlick and her committee of
the Walter L. Fox Unit, of Dover,
were present and their suggestions
for the betterment of this organiza-
ton were appreciated. The visits of
these ladies are always enjoyed and
we hope to have them often.
This organization is promising,
and all the present members are
greatly enthused and are enjoying
this work together.
If you are eligible and have not
Joined or have Joined and do not at
tend these meetings, you are miss
ing a real treat once a month.
Watch for our next notice.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
HenlOpen Legion Post
Installs New Officers

State Commander Harry H. Han
son and officers of the State Depart
ment of Delaware, American Legion,
installed the officers of HenlOpen
Post, No. 5, at an old time rally at
RehObOth last Friday evening.
The officers are William S. Bean,
Jr., post commander; William H.
Jefferson, first vice president; Ben
jamin Albertson, Jr., second vice
president; Samuel R. Ewing, adju-
tant; ]. Arthur Downing, finance
officer; John A. Kuneman, sergeant
alarms; Leroy Collins, chaplain
and Donald f. Quillen, historian.
The post memorial building for
Delaware Legionaires at RehobOth
was sponsored at the meeting.
Following the installation there
was a program of old time songs,
guitar and banjo accompaniment
and a number of old time dances.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
Class Party

The Late Disciples" class of the
Methodist Protestant Church, met
last Wednesday evening, January G.,
at the home of Marie Deputy. Be-
cause of the absence of the presi-
dent, Mary Watkins, the vice presi-
dent, Janette Potter, presided. The
meeting was called to order by a
reading of the Bible and a short
prayer. Following the short busi-
ness meeting games were played
and enjoyed by all. At late hour
delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess. The following mem
bers were present: George Gillespie,
teacher; Janette Potter, Lillian In
gram, Delema Johnson, Elizabeth
Daniels, Anna Rogers, Cathel Dono-
van, Alice Johnson, Alice Jester, ia
nette Emory, Wilma wilkins,
Edythe MalOney.
The next meeting will be held the
first Wednesday in February, at the
home of Mr.. Gillespie. All are urged
to be present as important business
is to be discussed.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
Battery H To Meet
Battery f Tomorrow

Battery H of New Castle will in
wade the Milford Black Aces bat
terry F) at the State Armory ar Mil
ford, Saturday night, January 16.
This undoubtedly will be one of
the hardest fought games that the
National Guard champions will have
had this season, as the Milford SOL
diers have gathered together one Of
the strongest teams they have had
in years.
Battery F has strengthened its
team considerably with the addition
of Bennett and Knox, two Ocean
View boys, now members of the
guard. Bennett was formerly a star
player at the University of Della
ware.
The Milford soldiers wrestled the
baseball championship of the Sec
Ond Battalion from the New Castle
soldiers during camp last year.
The Aces are going to put up a
hard fight to win the basketball
championship this year. The Second
Battalion League consists of New
ark, New Castle, Dover, Headquar-
ters, Laurel and Milford.
Milford won from Laurel last
Wednesday night by reason Of for
felt.
The lineup for the game will
probably be as follows:
Battery F. Forwards, NeVins and
Bennett; center, Ellingsworth;
oi1ards Smith and Knox.
Battery H: Forwards, Hobbs and
Bowen; center, Smith; guards, Ben
nett and Geghart.
Tap off at 8 o'clock. Admission,
15c
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
New Century Club Notes

Last Monday was business and So
cial day at the club. Following the
usual reports, and routine of bust
ness, the club members and guests
Joined in some very spirited singing,
under the direction of Mrs. Thomas
Davis, club chOrister.
Mrs. Robert e. Lewis, of Dover,
vice-president of Kent County, gave
very interesting talk Her sub
ject being, "The Growing Club. Her
remarks were most direct and her
suggestions most timely.
Mrs. VIM. H. Warren sung two
very pleasing numbers. She was ac-
companied by Mrs. E. r. Hurley.
Tea was served.
Next Monday, DR.. Francis B. Short
will speak on Vocational Training
in the Schools. Next Monday is
guest day, and large attendance is
earnestly desired.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
Birthday Party

The children and friends of Sew
ern w. Hall arranged a surprise
party for Kim on his birthday, Jan
uary 7. He did not realize what was
taking place until several friends
had gathered, others were coming
and a present offered him. His iii st
| expression was, Laura, we have
nothing to eat!" She assured him
the eats were all right. Feeling he
wanted some part in the affair, he
sent for a large box of cigars and
gave the men a welcome smoke.
Many of those present reported
this as the largest party they had
ever attended.
The early part of the evening was
spent in social conversations.
Mr.. Hall is well known and has a
host of friends. He was glad to have
them come see him at his home,
about five miles southwest of Mills
boro. Therefore it was a very pleas
ant surprise.
Among the hundred and twenty
guests present were: c. B. DOnOway
and family, Robert DOnOway and
family, George WOotten and family,
Charlie Revel and family, James
Johnson and family, VIM. Hastings
and family, George Ward and fam
lily, r. w. DonOway and wife, Her.
man Short and family, Clarence Will
kins and family, Charley Britting-
ham and family, Everett Mitchell
and family, Arthur Hall and family,
Louder Mitchell and family, Bill
Timmons and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elijah Brumbley, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
DOrey, Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall Esham,
Mrs. Elsie Hudson, Mr. and Mrs.
George Mitchell, Mrs. Matte Mitch
ell, Mrs. Roberta Reynolds, Mrs.
Alice Jones, Harley Mitchell, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Williams and Mr..
and Mrs B. B. Moore, Horace WOOt-
ten and family, Elijah Hudson and
family, John Hall and family, Fred
Miller and family, Rollie Lewis and
family, Harvey Parker and family,
Harley Timmons and family, Isaac
Pusey and family, Joe Hall and
family, Elijah Hall and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B. Mitchell, Wilbert Mitch
ell Mr.. and Mrs. George DOnoway,
Calop WilkersOn, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Parker, Mr.. and Mrs. Alton
Moore.
Shortly after 9 o'clock Mr.. Hall
was invited into the dining room
where a birthday cake with So can
die, prepared by his daughter, was
shown him and he was challenged to
blow them out at one puff. Fifty-One
were extinguished, leaving four to
illuminate the cake.
Ice cream and cake were then
served to all present The refresh
ments were served in a very orderly
manner.
After the refreshments Mr.. Hall
opened the gifts. This was interest
ing because of the fun packages.
Mr.. Hall received many useful and
valuable presents for which he was
very thankful.
At a late hour the friends and
relatives departed wishing him
many more happy birthdays and in
viting him and others to come see
them.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15

Mrs. Harry l.. Grier spent last
weekend with Mrs. II. d. Boyer in
Smyrna.
Robert Baynum of Philadelphia
will spend the coming week END
with his mother, Mrs. George Bay
mum.
Miss Bess Radcliff has returned
to Chestnut Hill, Pa, after spending
several weeks with her father. John
Radcliff.
Mrs. Cora White and daughter,
Renee, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y, spent
New Years weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Augustus DickersOn.
Allen Wilbur of Avon, N. Y,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob ROOsa, enrOute to Fl6r-
ida for the winter. Mr.. Wilbur in his
younger days lived on the Frank
Salevan farm at the edge Of town.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
Milford Grange News

At the last meeting of Milford
Grange there was a large attend
ance despite the weather and first
snow of the season. Reports from
several special committees were
made and several measures were
voted upon.
The lecture hour under the lead
ership of Mrs. Num- was enjoyed.
Samuel Morgan has been on his
Job with the orchestra, and it is
now with us for the balance of the
winter season. The music was we'll
selected and equally we'll rendered,
so all are delighted to welcome the
orchestra again.
Miss Ida RoOsa gave very inter-
esting current events, and Miss Oil
via Kirby recited story artistically
pleasing. Virginia Simpson gave a
reading, which was followed by a
play, THAT Blond Person" with the
parts taken by ladies from the sew
eral divisions. The comedy was
enjoyed by everybody present.
The program for Saturday, jan
uary 16, will be sponsored by Miss
Ida Roosa and by the children of the
Delaware Colony at StOckley. How
ard Ennis will bring the children at
1880 p. M, sharp, so that they can
be returned to the Colony as early
as possible. All grangers are re-
quested to bring a guest for this
program, so that as many as pos
sible may learn of the wonderful
work that is being done for the
children who are inmates of the
Colony.
The business meeting will follow
the rendering of the program and
as soon as possible.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
PERSONALS

Miss Sara Grier spent the past
weekend in Middletown as the
guest of Miss Helen Foard.
Mrs. G.. Marshall Townsend is a
patient at the jefferson Hospital in
Philadelphia where she underwent
an operation on Tuesday morning
of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace A. Num-, of
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, are receiving con-
gratulatiOns on the birth of their
first child, Albert Edward, who ar
rived on Jenuary 7th.
y Mr. and Mrs. ]. H. Humes enter
tanned over the weekend, Capt. }.
A. Kelly, commander of the moto"
vessel Penrith Castle of the DOdwell
Castle Line of London, England. u
was with Capt. Kelly that Mr.. and
Mrs. Humes made their trip around
the world last winter and spring.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-15
Local And State NeuUS

/ Keep your feet dry and avoid
colds.
Eggs are cheap enough for even
unemployed to keep well fed.
| Keep the yards clean and there
will be no necessity for cleanup days.
The Ladies' Aid of the Avenue NJ
&. Church will have a bake Saturday
week, Jan. 23rd, in Adams Shoe
Store.
Any corn not husked but in the
field shocks, affords food for birds,
animals, and mice. Any the lazy
man is giving them this aid.
Now is your opportunity to see
the Delaware Colony children in
Milford, Saturday evening, January
16, at 1880 o'clock, at the Grange
Hall.
There is always a place for those
who actually want employment to
earn to pay for food and shelter.
Maybe the pay is not the pay of
workmen's unions, but it is actual
money for you.
intermediate Epworth League in
Mrs. Sallie R. Davis room. Devo-
tiOnals begin at GAS o'clock. Lead
er, William Stevenson. Topic,
What Progress Toward Disarma-
ment" Tonight each will bring his
or her friend.
There will be a large dance We'd
nesday, January 20, in the Com
munity Building, Milford. The resi-
dents of Milford and other towns
are requested to be present for this
social event of the season. Featur-
Blackston's Band, selective attend
ance, perfect floor, start at p. m.
$1.00 per couple.
The Late Disciples" Of the M. P.
Sunday school met at the home of
Miss Marie Deputy on January for
their monthly class meeting. After
a scripture reading and prayer by
the teacher, George Gillespie, there
were many interesting things spOk
en- of concerning the Sunday school.
After the speaking refreshments
were served and they were much
enjoyed by all. Those present were:
Lillian Ingram, Elizabeth Daniels,
Jeanette Emory, Alice Johnson,
Jeanette Potter, Alice Jester, Cathel
Donovan, Delema Johnson, Wilma
wilkins, Anna Rogers, Edith MalOn-
ey. We wish to invite anyone who
cares to join our class.