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Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
New Century Club Notes

The final meeting of the Milford
New Century Club for the year 1881
1882 was held on Monday. 1t was
also the day for the installation of
the new officers for the coming two
club years. Mrs. Walter X. Barrett,
the retiring president, who has made
splendid executive and who has
been untiring in her efforts to bring
the club to its present good stand
ard, expressed her appreciation of
the cooperation the members has
given her, during her term of office
and in closing pledged her help to
the new administration. Then Mrs.
Clement Fl. Nutter, the new presi-
dent, took the chair. Mrs. Nutter,
who was president six years ago,
gave interesting comparisons of the
club at that time and at the present
time. New plans for the coming
year were also given by Mrs. Nutter.
Most of the chairmanships have been
filled and will be announced later.
The program for the afternoon
was in the nature of an echo of
Music Day, when Mrs. Edward Hur-
ley gave "A Day in Venice, by Ethel
bert Nevin. The descriptive sketch
es, written by Mills Hurley and read
by Mrs. Hilton Walters gave glimpses
of Venice with its romantic canals,
gondOlas, cathedrals, and of the day,
from dawn with is cOlOrings, until
the moon makes perfect the night.
The chorus, composed of Mrs. Harry
Mulholland, Mrs. William Warren,
Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs, Mrs. Thomas
Davis, Mrs. Della Hall Deakyne and
Mrs. j. POstles Hammond sang
Morning, I'm the Gondola", "Vene-
clan Love Song" and Farewell, by
Nevin. Mrs. Hurley, who has been
chairman of music, for two years,
has given the club many rare treats
in the music that has been provided
for each club day, and the gratitude
of the club is hereby expressed for
the particular care she had taken
with the planning of her programs.
Mrs. George II. Hall was elected to
the presidency of the Board of Di-
rectOrs, with Mrs. M. Haswell Pierce
as secretary. Thus ends another
year of the Milford New
Century Club.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
DIR. LESTER ATKINS SPLENDID
OFFER TO CHILDREN IN
MILFORD SCHOOLS

DR. Lester o. Atkins will move his
dental offices in South Milford, to
the property he recently purchased
from Mrs. George II. Hall on Front
Street, opposite the Presbyterian
Church. The removal will be about
the 25th of May and during the open
ing dates after removal, free treat
ment to the teeth of children of
parents, unable to pay for the SER
vice; this applies to pupils attending
the public schools of Milford. One
day or more will be given to this
service if necessary by DR.. Atkins,
who will next week make another
announcement about this work. The
splendid offer by DR.. Atkins to the
children in need of this attention,
should receive attention of all par
ents and be taken advantage of by
them for the welfare of the children.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
Milford Grange News

At the meeting of Milford Grange
last Saturday evening, May 7th,
plans were considered for the ban
quet to be served to the State POul-
try Association this month. Paris
Kirby, chairman, is very busy max
ing arrangements for everything.
Mrs. Jennie Clendaniel was appoint
ed to take charge of the candy sales
each week, in place of Mrs. George
Higman, who had finished her year.
The proceeds go to the State Grange
Educational Fund.
Mr.. Lemex led a discussion on the
Ritual, which was joined in by sew
eral. Anon Armour spoke on May
and its duties, and Mrs. Pearl Mes
sick on its pleasures, and Maude Alb
bott gave a reading. These were all
enjoyed by everyone. The OTches-
ira gave several pleasing selections
and the Worthy Master told in a few
minutes why every farmer should
belong to some organization. Next
Saturday evenings program will be
calculated TO rOut old man depres-
sion. II is desired that we have
large attendance so that final plans
for the banquet can be perfected.
An invitation was extended to Mil
ford to attend FELTON, Grange on
Monday, May 9Th, for a special pro-
gram. Several proposals for mem
bership were read and committees
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Welch, of Phil
adelphia, announce the arrival Of a
baby girl, Roma Fac, Sturday, May
7th, in the Milford Emergency Hos
pital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Harrison, of
Milford, announce the arrival of Il
baby girl, born, Saturday, May 7th,
in the Emergency Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan Killen, Mil
ford, are receiving congratulations
on the birth of a son, born in the
Emergency Hospital, Thursday, May
5th.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
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A covered dish luncheon was
enjoyed by the ladies of the Mite
Society on Tuesday afternoon
at l o'clock in the Sunday school
rooms of the Presbyterian
Church. The rooms were deco
rated with huge baskets of flow
ers-roses, tulips, lilacs and
dOgwOOd. On the tables were
iris and lilacs. Mrs. Oscar d.
Alderman, the president, was
tOastmistress. After the bless
ing by Mrs. Alfred M. Eells, the
following program was given:
Singing-"Bless Be the Tie That
Binds"
Solo - "The Rosary, Mrs. Fred
Breem, accompanied by Mrs.
J. Harry Humes
Poem - Mrs. Joseph PendletOn
Reading - Mrs. A. M. Eells
Reading - Mrs. Wilbur Pearce
Singing of the old songs came at
intervals during the pro-
gram.
Then Mrs. Ackerman pre-
scented Mrs. Eells with a beauti-
ful silver covered dish which
was given with the love and best
wishes from the ladies of the
Mite Society. After a silent mo-
ment in memory of Mrs. f. J.
Lewis, and the singing of God
Be With You Til We Meet
Again" the enjoyable afternoon
closed with Mrs. Fred Breem
singing "A Perfect Day.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
SUSSEX COUNTY APPLE.JACK!

Sussex County Apple-jack!
Fill the jug and hurry back!
Whether sick or well | be,
That's the medicine for me.
In the winter, then it's prime;
CoOls me off in summer time,
She's a-cOmin'. clear the track
Sussex County Apple-iack!
Sussex County Apple-jack's
Good for people, white or black;
CROWN meller in the cask,
Tastin' good as you ask,
Drawn flavor from the wood,
Gettin' most uncommon good!
Let us have another smack
Sussex County Apple-jack!
Takes certain kind of land
Like our Sussex County sand,
And our summers, warm and bright,
For to make them apples right;
Then the rest is easy, though
That's our secret, don't you know? i?
Bully for a heart attack
Sussex County Apple-jack!
Here's to sun and here's to breeze,
Flirtin' with them apple trees;
Maxim them old Baldwins blush
Red and ripe and juicy-hush
Till when heavy on the stem,
Red checked lassies gather them
Laughin' till their sides they crack
Sussex County Apple-jackl
Maxim cider by and by,
Taste little OH the sly;
Sort o. scrunchin' on the juice
In a way that's most profuse;
Then you pour ii in the still
And bile ii for a spell, until
Drop by drop she's comm back,
Sussex County Appleiack!
S'pose a feller was a king,
Rich and all that sort o. thing,
Pie for dinner every day,
Good cigars to throw away,
hat and all complete,
Patent feathers on his feet
Happy? Not if he should lack
sussex County Apple-jackl
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

Mrs Elizabeth Riggs, who was
a recent hostess when she gave
a bridge party in honor of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. James II.
Deputy, of Philadelphia, again
entertained on Wednesday even
ing. This time her guests were
Mrs. August Faix, Mrs. l. Dol
phus Short, Miss Edith Simpson,
Mrs. Wilbur Pearce, Mrs. S. M.
d. Marshall, Mrs. Remsen Barn
ard. Mrs. Harry PettyiOhn, Mrs.
Harry MulhOlland, Mrs. Clyde
Nelson, Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mrs.
N. NJ. Stokes, Mrs. John Burris,
Mrs. Robert Griffith, Mrs. Chas.
Varney, Mrs. William V. Sipple.
Mrs. James SalmOns, Mrs. Oscar
Ackerman, Miss Cora Sipple,
Miss Anna Bell, Mrs. Leila Jen-
nings, Mrs. Bayard Wharton,
Mrs. J. Postles Hammond, and
Mrs. Arthur DerricksOn.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

The Kings Daughters will give
a bridge party on Tuesday even
ing of next week at the home of
Mrs. G.. Marshall Townsend. The
usual things-a good time, good
company, prizes, refreshments
are offered as inducements for
everyone to be present. The
treasury needs a boost and the
members are taking this way
to do it.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

GO RIDAY, of last week,
~ Young America came
n from all four corners
of Kent County to
-- participate in its own
Field Day. The early prospects
for a good time were a bit damp
ened by the rain that fell, but
by school time the clouds had all
disappeared and those, who
could, were on their way to Har-
rington. 1t is usually a happy
day for the girls and boys whose
particular mission is to Outclass
other boys and girls in competi-
tive sports. Each year Milford
seems to be the runner up, but
the few points necessary to be
declared the winner are just that
many too much. However, run
ner up is better at any field meet
than an also ran. 1t was pleas
ing to the Milford Onlookers to
see the boys, and the girls as
well, eliminate their rivals, one
by one, until they were the win
ners of the volley ball tOurna-
ments. Ruth Anne HOlzmueller,
of the baseball arm, exceeded
her previous throw record, and
probably the record of the girls
for the state. 1t now stands
204 feet, which seems quite a
throw for the sO-called weaker
sex. Only those who persevere
can accomplish things. 1t is
possible that all of the hOnOrs
may come to Milford next year.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

with Miss Edith McAlpin as
guest of honor. Contract bridge
was played by Mrs. Paris T. Car
lisle, Miss Maria Causey, Miss
Burdella Davis, Miss Mildred
Causey, Miss May Davis, Miss
Jennie Davis, Mrs. MacBlair
Lloyd, Mrs. A. Donnell Marshall,
Mrs. George w. Marshall, Mrs.
Robert w. Kessler, Mrs. Stephen
TOadvine. and Mrs. j. Harry
Humes.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

On Thursday afternoon Anne
Pierce invited nine of her play
mates in to help her celebrate
her seventh birthday. The time
after school was enough for them
to have some fun at play and to
enjoy the birthday cake and the
accompanying ice cream, which
always makes Il perfect party
for the folks of tender age. The
guests were Frances PettyjOhn,
Adele Warren, Gertrude Atkins,
Elaine Townsend, Betty Walls,
Mary Lynn Pratt, Ruth Davis,
Marjorie Lee Mason and Mar
garet WilkersOn.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

Frank w. Davis visited Philadel-
phia this week.
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Mrs. Ruby r. Vale visited Phila-
delphia this week.
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Mrs. r. S. Welcome was in Phila-
delphia Tuesday.
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Captain +. S. Wiswell has been
visiting in Philadelphia.
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Thomas Windsor has been in Phil
adelphia this week.
<tAb.
Clinton A. Prettyman was in Phil
adelphia this week.
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Mrs. r. L. Holiday was a Milford
visitor last Monday.
ZAP.
Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. Matthews have
been in Philadelphia the past week.
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A. r. Thomas has been very i'll un-
der the care of DR.. John Prettyman.
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Mrs. John G. Sharpe of Dover.
Delaware, visited friends in Milford
last Saturday.
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Ed. Davis of Philadelphia, was the
guest of his parents last weekend.
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Mr.. Walter Milby of Philadelphia
has been visiting his parents.
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Miss Emma Clark of Greensboro,
Md, has been the guest of Miss Min
ME Richards
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Mr.. George S. Grier is visiting his
son. William, in Wilmington. At this
time William is quite i'll.
f&s
The Schooner, Annie Russell, has
been sold by Captain Edward V.
Hendrixson to the Dutton Bros. of
Milton. His new schooner being
built at w. S. Abbott's shipyard will
be ready to launch the latter part of
this week.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey p. Hall
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence B.
Raymond, of Smyrna, were din
ner guests of DR.. and Mrs. Frank
l.. Grier at their home, Lake
lawn, on Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
Full moon next Friday.

Full moon next Friday.
Early planted corn looks well.
DogwoOd blooms are beautiful
now.
Delaware grown Strawberries will
be in market in two weeks.
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Be sure to stop in at the Crooks
store for your home cooked food
for Sunday.
"The COrnoI' Store" May 18th,
Chapel Beautiful. 1880 Admission,
15c.
Mrs. John Tease has recently been
chosen to assist in the Beginners
Department.
Do not forget 1.-The Corner Store"
four act cOmedy-drama Chapel Beau
tiful, May 18th, 1880.
The insect eating birds, such as
the black martins, the swallows and
the bats have returned for the sum
mer.
Chapel Beautiful, May 18th, "The
Corner Store, 1880. Admission 15c
Sponsored by the intermediate Ep-
worth League.
May goth is Memorial Sunday. Mr..
Haswell Pierce has charge of spe-
cial program for the Avenue M. E.
Church school.
You don't have to worry about
having to bake for Sunday or dress
ing a chicken. Get it at the bake at
the Crooks store, given by the la
dies of Union.
Members of the intermediate Ep-
worth League, Tuesday night, May
18th. There will be a Depression So
cial. Those who fail to come in rags
be sure to bring money bags. Chapel
Beautiful.
The WOman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Avenue NJ. e. Church
will meet in the Chapel on Wednes-
day afternoon, May IS, at 2:30. Final
arrangements made for the mystery
matters reception. Please bring in
your mite boxes. This will be the
last meeting until the fall.
The Auxiliary of the American
Legion will have a moving picture
benefit on Thursday and Friday,
May 1920. The picture will be Zone
Hour With You" in which jeanette ,
Mac Donald and Maurice Chevalier /
have the leading roles. Mrs. An i
hony Summer and her committee are
in charge and will appreciate your
aid.
A combination Mothers Day and |
program was given by
the intermediate and Adult depart
ments of the Avenue NJ. Il. Church |
school last Sunday. The program !
consisted of the following: Scrip
ture reading by the supt., G. X. Mes
sick; reading, entitled, "My Moth
err, by Elva Davis; reading, part of
.he life of Bishop Mcintyre, by
Wilson SOckrider; temperance read
ng and poem on Mother, by Mrs.
Orlando Houston. This concluded
he above departments program but
he junior department had pro-
gram of their own in their worship
service. u
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

Mrs. Remsen Barnard has is
sued invitations for a bridge
luncheon which she will give on
Wednesday, May 18th, at Mrs.
Albert BoOne's home in Fred
erica.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

Mrs. Walter l.. Grier was hos
tess to a few of her friends when
she entertained at contract
bridge for Mrs. Gilbert Miller
and Mrs. Frank Frisbie, of New
Haven, Conn, who were guests
of Mrs. John Truitt then.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

Miss Lena Short and Mrs. G.
Marshall Townsend were includ-
ed in the list of guests for a de-
lightful bridge suppert which
Mr.. and Mrs. Livy Clark Rogers
gave at their home in George
town on Saturday evening. The
party was in honor of Mrs.
Rachel Carlisle and Mrs. John
Darby.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

The Mems Bridge Club did not
meet this week because of their
interest in the Better Homes
Show that is going on this week
at the Community Building.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
"AMERICA'S GREATEST BATTLE"

Hon. William D. Upshaw, one of
the most outstanding speakers for
the Eighteenth Amendment in the
country, will give his famous adj
dress, Americas Greatest Battle"
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Anna RatcliT spent last week
in Philadelphia.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Arlington r. Trice
of Abingdon. Pa, spent the week.
end with his mother. Mrs. Annie
Trice and his brother, Howard Trice
of Milford
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. j. B. Warner is all settled in
her new home OH Clark avenue.
Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard and Mrs.
T. Carlisle Collins will spend this
weekend at Jenkintown, Pa, where
they will attend the reunion of class
es at Beaver College.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
Local And State NeuUS
May showers are welcome.

May showers are welcome.
Did you get to Lewes last Satur-
day?
The chimney swifts are back from
the winter in the south.
1880, Chapel Beautiful, "The Cor
ner Store, May 18th. Admission,
l5c.
Mothers Day, May 8, was observ-
ed to greater extent than ever be-
fore.
Admission 15c to see 1.-THE Corner
Store, May 18th, Chapel Beautiful,
1880.
The flowers in Delaware are
! beautiful this spring. Tulips, wister-
ia, azalia bushes being especially
gorgeous.
Get your country home cooked
food at the bake ON Saturday NOR
ming. Where? At the Crooks store
building, of course.
intermediate Epworth League
GAS. Topic, More About Our Bible
and How II Came to U.s.. Leader,
Lester Johnson.
The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet with Mrs. Geo.
II. Hall on Thursday, May 10, at 3
o'clock. There will be only a few
more meetings and a full attend
ance is desired.
The ladies of Union Church will
hold a bake on Saturday morning,
May IA, beginning at nine o'clock,
in the store known as Crooks store.
There will be dressed chickens.
home made rolls, cakes, pies, jelly
pickles and brown bread.
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On next Thursday evening, May
18th, New Market Church, after bee
ing closed for a year, will be opened
for the regular monthly meeting Of
the Ladies' Aid Society. A commit
tee of two has been named to ar
range a special program. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend.
The Friendship Bible Glass of the
Avenue NJ. E. Church will give
three-act play entitled, Down East,
Tuesday evening, May 31st, at g. p.
m., the Chapel The admission will
be 25c, including refreshments. This
play will be given for the benefit of
the church building fund. This class
is planning to have. a chicken sup
per the early part of June. Watch
for the date.
Miss Elizabeth Hammond, the Jr.
superintendent, had
charge and opened the service with
all singing a hymn, Faith of Our
Mothers" The following boys par
ticipated in an exercise. entitled,
Gifts for Mother: Bernard Glenn
ents, Charles Summers, Earl Will
liams, Billy ManlOve, Charles Hirsch
and Billy Warren. Mary Schrey then
gave a Mothers Day prayer entitled,
MY Prayer. Then Ann Townsend,
Frances Beck, Ruth Ann Tease. Bar
bara Sandidge and Margaret HolZ-
mueller contributed to the program
in another Mothers Day exercise.
After Kenneth JEWELS reading.
The Way with Mothers, the serV-
ice was concluded with another
lynn, Wear the White CarnatiOn."
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Mrs. Thomas Davis entertain
ed the 1920" Bridge Club Mon
day evening. Mrs. Walter X.
Barrett substituted for Mrs. c.
D. Abbott, who was out of town.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
Thirty
One
Years
Ago
Taken From May, 1901,
Files OF Milford Chronicle

C. w. Atherton is very i'll at the
home of his brOther-inlaw, near
town.
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Miss Bessie Emerson of Frederick
is spending a few days with friends
in Milford.
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Mrs. Harry Draper and son are
visiting Mrs. Draper's parents in
Newark, Delaware.
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DIR. and Mrs. V. D. BlOcksOm of
Wilmington, were guests of Senator
Abbott this week.
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Governor HUM visited friends in
Milford last week and was the guest
of DR.. Frank L. Grier.
%AS.
Mr.. Frank Richards has been a re-
cent victim of an overdose of ice
cream taken late at night.
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Mr.. Harry HeavelOw, formerly of
Milford, but now of Philadelphia,
spent a few days in town last week.
%As.
Mr., and Mrs. H. Clay Powell of
PocOmOke City. Md, were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Powell this
week.
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Messrs. H. A. Raynum of FELTON,,
and Fred Baynum of Chester, Pa,
were the guests of George H. Bay
mum Sunday.
SAY.
Mr.. P. L. LOtland and family have
occupied the residence on North
Front street that was formerly Oc-
cupied by his brother. Major James
r. LOfand.
Il AZ
Mr.. William Barker, who is large
exporting merchant of New York
City, and who has been visiting his
brother, Mr.. Charles Barker, of
South Milford, has returned to his
home.
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Mrs s. Arnold leaves today for his
eastern annual trip and after leav-
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

The social activities take us
hack to Thursday of last week
when Mrs. August FaiX gave an
evening of bridge to a group OF
friends, who especially enjoyed
her hospitality. The guests were
Mrs. Bertram Wilde of Spring
field. Pa, Mrs. J. Postles Ham
mOnd, Mrs. Harry Mulholland,
Mrs. Walter l.. Grier, Mrs. &. ID.
Holzmueller, Mrs. VIM. Smith,
Mrs. George S. Grier, Mrs. Davis
Grier, Mrs. Byron Gibson, Mrs.
Frank r. Grier, Mrs. Lester Ad-
kins, Mrs. Harry Pettyjohn, Mrs.
M. Haswell Pierce, Mrs. Remsen
Barnard, Mrs. Charles Banning,
Mrs. Bayard Wharton, Mrs. John
Burris, Mrs. S. NJ. d. Marshall,
Mrs. Leila Jennings, Mrs. Eliza
beth Riggs, Mrs. Roscoe Gallo
way, Mrs. r. Carlisle Collins,
Mrs. Marvel Wilson, Mrs. Wilson
Vinyard and Mrs. G. Marshall
Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

Mrs. Harry Grier entertained
at cards on Tuesday evening
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
IA T.

Mrs. s. Arnold leaves today for his
eastern annual trip and after leav-
ing Washington, Baltimore, Chicago,
Richmond and Philadelphia, will go
to the seashOre in June where he
will visit Delaware friends.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

The Misses Davis gave bridge
party at their home on East
Front street on Tuesday after
noon in compliment to their
house guest, Miss Edith McAlpin,
of Portland, Maine.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

The Wednesday Evening
Bridge Club met with Mrs. Paris
r. Carlisle this week.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13
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Mrs. Clyde Nelson was hostess
on Tuesday afternoon when she
had two tables of bridge.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

Mr.. William Barker, who is a large
exporting merchant of New York
City, and who has been visiting his
brother. Mr.. Charles Barker, of
South Milford, has returned to his
home.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

y John A. Prettyman, of Glendale,
Del, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
e. Prettyman, is a member of the
Peddie School Musical Club which
is to broadcast from Station WOR,
Newark, next Wednesday afternoon,
May 18th, from $3.50 to o'clock.
Prettyman is in the first tenor sec
tiOn of the glee club.
Milford chronicle., 1932-05-13

The Schooner, Annie Russell, has
been sold by Captain Edward V.
HendrixsOn TO the Dutton Bros. of
Milton. His new schooner being
built at w. S. Abbott's shipyard will
be ready to launch the latter part of
this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-16
FIRM MARKS FOUNDING

The forty-fifth anniversary of the
founding of the real estate, loan and
insurance business here of Jesse L.
Heiskell was celebrated yesterday by
the personnel of the organization at
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Home Owning Building for Washington and Suburbs
PLANS FOR 20 DWELLINGS
APPROVED DURING WEEK
Total of New Building Operations Planned in Dis.
trict Maintains Level of Weeks of Past Month
Studio and Office Building Planned

DLANs the construction of 20 private dwellings the District
of Columbia approved by Col John Oehmann building
inspector during the week The total cost of all
operations estimated 26270 total for the
than periods
about the level that for the the
The largest item the list the
sruction of
Niepods 1881 Twenty street estimated
$4,000 Spencer is