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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08

A lively Arc started this morning about $500 o'clock In the cellar of the residence of Rev Joseph o. Todd, pastor of tho Mill Plain church, on Radcliffe avenue. Three companies responded to the still alarm and checked tho blaze be- fore extensive damages resulted. It is estimated that the loss will amount to about $40O, which represents damage principally to the cellar. The fire did not suc- ceed in reaching the living quarters of Mir Todd and his family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
Library Loans 588,4 ,465
 Volumes During Year
Report at Annual Meeting Reveals Vast Reading
 Public Officers, Including Librarian Reelected

mont of n night watchman in the library building was received with much pleasure and tho clerk in- structed to send a vote of thanks to Mayor Hayes for his interest in the matter.
 Tho librarian was reelected for another term. Tho president and secretary hold office during the pleasure of the board, and tho treasurer Is elected for n term of ten years, 50 that these required no action.
 The Holmes scholarships were announced as follows: Fl. T. Baurer. M. J. Jcnnes, D. A. Dovine. W, J. Socor and k. J. Way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
Officers Of The
 Master Plumbers' Ass'n

At an adjourned annual mcetint held nt the Hotel Waterbury Mon day night, Theodore D. kurtn Wnn elected president of the Waterbury Master Plumbers' association. after three ballots had been taken. James IT. Lowe was the other candidate for the office and beth proved popular candidates. Other officers chosen were: vlce-presi- dent, Harvey Pelletier; recording secretary, P. q. Fitzgerald: finan~ claf secretary. !. w. Reichenbach; treasurer, John M. 0ill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08
Three Companies Check Blaze At
 Todd Homestead
Combustion Blamed For Early Morning Fire Which is Confined to Cellar - Demonstrating Stove in North Main Street Store Calls Apparatus

An investigation oe the fire dis- closed that the cause was appar- entiy due to combustion. It orig. mated in old rags saturated with oil and paintings. AlbertN. Gaess is the owner of the property.
 At 12:55 o'clock this morning apparatus was sent to the Domes- tio Utilities Corporation at 1S0 North Main street. No serious damage resulted. The cause was traced to a demonstrating stove in which a Are had been permitted to burn during the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08

receive articles of jewelry the amount of which has yet to be dee termined. Mary St Clair Camp, . granddaughter of Watertown, will also receive one-thlrd of the resi- duary estate and tho life use Of the testatrix's siiverware.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-08

spection of autos free of charge. A. T. Halbing presided nt the meeting. Another session will bo held on the 2ist.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
PHILLIPS NEW MASTER
COUNCILLOR DE MOLAY
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A picture was then taken by H.
G. Tropea of the entire group. After
the picture talks were made by Dad
Zeigler, Wilmington Chapter adj
wiser; G. Roland Messick, Milford
Ranger; Joseph Marshall, member
of the Legion of Honor, Wilmington
Chapter; Chester Cofin, Evergreen
Chapter; Dad" Grier, Evergreen
Chapter adviser, and Dad" Cloud,
Grand Council member for Delaware.
Medals were then presented by
Dad" Grier on behalf of the Grand
Council for outstanding works of
chapter members. Those who re-
ceived medals were Preston West,
Past State Master Councillor, for at
tendance and merit; Jack Ellis, Past
Master Councillor, petitions, atten-
dance, merit; George Vinyard, Past
Master Councillor, attendance. dad"
Grier, adviser to Evergreen Chapter,
was then presented with the cross of
honor by Dad Claud in recognition
of outstanding work and meritous
service rendered by him to Ever
green Chapter. Refreshments were
then served and the group dismissed
by Dad Grier. '
On Saturday following luncheon
at the Green and Rose Tea Shoppe,
a business meeting was held, and Of
ficers elected for the ensuing year,
State Master Councillor, Paul Phil
lips, Wilmington; Senior Councillor,
Jack w. Ellis, Evergreen Chapter of
Frankford; Chaplin, Thomas Col
Inns, Evergreen Chapter of George
town; Treasurer, Charles H. Rob-
inson, Wilmington Chapter; Scribe,
Joseph M. Marshall, Wilmington
Chapter; Sentinel, George P. Vim
yard, Evergreen Chapter OF Milford.
On Saturday night several of the
members attended a dance at the
Rehoboth Country Club. Music was
furnished by IKE" Blaekiston, and
several novelty numbers were pre-
sented by members of the Whining
ton Chapter.
On Sunday about IS from the diff
ferent chapters attended divine SER
vices at the Avenue M. E. Church
where an interesting sermon was de-
livered by Rev. Frank Herson. In
the afternoon the chapter attended
services in Lewes at the |
Memorial, here they were |
welcomed by State Senator g. Cliff
ton MauII, Grand Tall Cedar. This |
was followed by an address by Rev.
DR.. Jones, of the Episcopal Church. |
Dad Grier also made an address.
The Conclave next year will be held
in Wilmington and upon an invita-
ion from the Lewes Chapter the /
,onclave will be held there the fol-
owing year.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
New Century Club Notes

Mrs. Edgar Wood gave a report
of the 18th Council Meeting of the
General Federation held in Rich
mohd, Va. in May, at the meeting
of the Milford New Century Club
on Monday, Mrs. Grace Morrison
Poole, the president of the General
Federation presided at that meet
ing in Richmond. A day by day
chronicle of the happenings at the
meeting and told very Interestingly
was given by Mrs. Wood. Not the
least part of the event was trip
to the recently restored Williams
burg, Va, Richmond Gardens and
Calendars for the Club
year were given out by the chair
man of programs, Mrs. Robert C.
Hall. Members Joined in singing
"Music in the Air" and Darling
Nellie Gray. The club collect was
read by Mrs. S. C. Evans. Next week
will be DAY of Old Songs" with
Mrs. Robert Hall as chairman.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
DEBATE FUNERAL CODE
AT NATIONAL MEETING

VIM. A. Berry, Jr.. local funeral
director, is taking an active part in
the fifty-second annual convention
of the National Funeral Directors
Association at Rochester, N. Y, ac-
cording to word from convention
headquarters.
Protection of the public through
adoption of a national code of fair
practice under the National Recov-
cry Act is the leading issue before
the convention. Fraudulent burial
raekets will be outlawed when the
code goes in effect, which is expect
ed to be soon after the public hear
ing to be held at Washington the
end of this month.
Higher standards for licensing
embalmers, to safeguard public
health, were also before the several
thousand delegates. The national or
ganization has forty-six state asso-
Citations affiliated with it and a COM
bined membership of $500.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
PERSONALS

Miss Eleanor L. Moore is visiting
relatives in New Jersey this week.
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Miss Marion Isaacs, of Rehoboth.
spent last week here visiting rel
atives.
August Faix has gone to Toronto,
Canada. ON a business trip, which
will keep him away for a few weeks.
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Miss Rachel Kratz, of White
Plains, N. Y, is spending some time
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Kratz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casper Pierce and
daughter, Anne Scott, of Salisbury,
Nd, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
G. Pierce on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goldy COverdale and
children of Milford Neck spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Griffin of South Bowers.
Edward Shattuck, of Columbus,
Ohio, arrived on Tuesday to spend
some time with his son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Davis r.
Grier.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Norman Davidson
and children spent the past week
end in Wilmington. Mrs. Davidson
and Norman, Jr., remained for this
week to be spent with friends.
Kathryn Morrison, Jane Harring-
ton, Ruth Kitchens and Kathryn
Sapp were guests of DeMolay mem
bers at their dance at the Rehoboth
Country Club on Saturday night.
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Albert L. Jefferis returned to Mil
ford Wednesday after a visit to the
Century of Progress Exposition In
Chicago. Mr.. Jefferis made the trip
by motor with several Wilmington
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
Milford Grange News

Milford Grange held its regular
meeting on Saturday evening, Octo-
ber IA, with Worthy Overseer Davis
Watson filling the chair. Nine Off
GERS and approximately fifty menu
bers were in attendance.
A partial report from the Grange
Fair and supper, held on October G
and Z was given by w. G. Sammons.
Announcement of the Sussex
County Pomona to be held at Qelmar
on Thursday, October 26, was read.
Paris Kirby, of the ways and means
committee, reported banquet to be
served in the near future. Commit
tees to be named later.
The program for the lecture hour
was. relinquished, in order that the
degree team might practice the
march that is to be put on at Dover
on Thursday evening, October 10,
when the sixth degree will be put on
in full form.
The program that will be given on
Saturday evening, October 21, will
be as follows:
Song.
Current Events. Mrs. Bess Shew.
Reading, Mrs. Joseph Messick.
instrumental duet, Misses Carrie
Houston and Edna Barker.
Report from poultry tour, R. H.
Lemex.
Selection, Mrs. Jay. Abbott
Game, Mrs. Harry Warren.
Song.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
SUSSEX COUNTY
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
METLAST WEEK
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Milton; superintendent leadership
training, Ralph C. Jones. Lewes;
week day and vacation Bible schools,
the Rev. William Leishman, Lewes;
hundred secretaries; Baltimore, Her.
man Helm, Clarksville; Broadcreek,
Mrs. Blanche Dickerson, Laurel;
Broadkiln, Frank V. Carey, Milton;
Cedar Creek, C. A. Timmons, Ellen
dale; Dagsboro, Mrs. S. Stella Nit
chell, of Millsboro: Georgetown, Miss
Lila Carey; Indian River, Lewes and
Rehoboth, Miss Margaret Wilson,
Lewes; Little Greek, Everett R.
Hudson, Delmar; Nanticoke, Miss
Mary ]. Smith, Bridgeville; Seaford,
Miss Mary ] Phillips.
1t was voted to hold the next an
nual convention in the NJ. E. Church
at Delmar.
The convention was opened by
worship service which was led by
the Rev. Louis Randall, of Milford.
DR.. Ross w. Sanderson, of Baltimore,
was the speaker of the morning ses-
sion. His subject was ITO What
Extent Is the Church School Full
filling Its Purpose"
He stated that the Sunday school
was fulfilling its mission in the best
manner that it was possible for it
to do under existing conditions and
was factor in the moulding of great
lives in our country.
Miss Pauline Albertson, of Sails
bury, addressed the convention and
placed the Sunday school as the pri-
mary place in a child's life.
Securing the cooperation of par
ents was discussed by the Rev. H.
E. Hudgins, of Greenwood. He stated
that parents should be converted to
school work before their CO.
operation could be obtained.
The address of the afternoon was
made by Rev. Frank Herson, of Mil
ford. He spoke on vitalizing the
teachers task.
He contended that teaching should
not be task but privilege.
Dinner was served the delegates
in the basement of. the M. P. Church.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
Georgetown Court News

Henry Jones, of Milton. obtained a
verdict in Superior Court at George
town on Tuesday afternoon for
$427.59 against the Seaford Marble
Works for commissions claimed to
be due him, covering a period of sew
eral months. Jones for some time
had been field representative for
that concern, but resigned after
failing to collect commissions on or
ders secured by his efforts.
Mrs. Grace James, of Philadelphia,
who on July 21, last year, was Bit
ten on the calf of the right leg by a
collie owned by Mrs. Annie G. Nc
Clelland, of Wilmington and Reho-
both Beach, while Mrs. James was
visiting the resort, was awarded
$196 damages by the jury in Super
ior Court at Georgetown, after the
jury had deliberated about FIVE
hours. Mrs. James was walking
down Rehoboth avenue when attack
ed by the dog.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Blake have
gone to Stewartstown, to reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Davis spent
few days this week in New York
City.
Mrs. Curtis Vinyard is spending
this week in Philadelphia with
friends.
Mrs. William Appleton, of Blooms
burg, Pa, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. R. Coulter
Mrs. C. H. Conoway and Mrs. w.
H. Radcliffe are attending the w.
C. T. u, convention, as delegates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Cuneo Of Col
lingswood, N. j., are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Griffin of South Bowers,
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Mrs. A. E. Num- is in West Grove,
Pa, where she will spend few
days with her daughter, Mrs. M. G.
Brosius and family.
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Miss Ruth Kitchens, or the Unit
versity of Delaware, was the week
end guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Kitchens.
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Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Humes Grier
and children of Havre de Grace, Md,
were weekend guests of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry L. Grier.
Mrs. John Nailor returned on Fri
day from a visit with her husband,
who is in Devitt's Camp. Allenwood,
Pa, for his health. He is progress
ing very favorably at this time.
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Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Mccullough
have been entertaining the latter's
sister, Mrs. John Apple and two
brothers, Samuel and Winfield, Of
New York City and brother, Frank
of Santa Barbara, Calf.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
ROOSEVELTS VISIT
WASHINGT TON
COLLEGE TONIGHT
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arm chair, originally a piece of fur
niture at Mt. Vernon and which
George Washington used numerous
| times.
DR.. Mead will be introduced by
Colonel Brown and will deliver his
inaugural address. DR.. Mead will
then introduce the President who
will deliver an address. Following
the ceremony the Presidential and
Gubernatorial parties will be enter
tanned at luncheon by Colonel Brown
at Godlington Manor, his country
estate on the Chester river. The
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will
leave late Saturday.
1t is expected that craft of Eas-
tern Shore yacht clubs will line the
river in honor of the Presidential
yacht and invitations have been
sent to all clubs in eastern Mary
land and some on the Western
Shore. At luncheon the President
will be served from part of a set of
dishes used by George Washington
when he came to Chestertown as a
member of the first board of COVER
ners of Washington College.
Mr.. Roosevelt will be presented
with a specially made leather folder
containing a photostatic copy of the
diploma given Washington when he
received the honorary degree of doc
tor of laws from Washington Col
lege in 1889 and the diploma en-
blematic of the same degree which
will be conferred upon the present
Chief Executive at tn inaugural. Mr..
Roosevelt will have been in the first
President to visit the college since
Washington and the first to be given
a degree since the days of the Father
of His Country.
Through the courtesy of the Uni
versity of Delaware athletic authori-
ties the football game between
Washington College and the Univer-
sity of Delaware on October 21st,
scheduled for Newark, has
been shifted to Chestertown. Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt will be the
guests of honor at the gridiron bat
tie which will begin at P. NJ. on
Field.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
LOST THREE HORSES
AND FOUR HOGS

Walter Hudson, a colored citizen
of North Milford, had serious loss
of stock within the past two weeks.
that is a serious matter for him to
face the future as to his ability to
earn living. First of the losses
occurred two weeks ago. when two
horses died, and yearling colt also
died from apparently the same dis
ease. Last week he lost three fat
hogs and a shoat-all his meat sup
ply for the coming winter. Walter
earns his living by general hauling,
plowing of gardens, renting small
tracts in which he raises vegetables
for sale, and the horses were his
main factor in the business. The
loss of hogs wiped out the winter
supply he had made for winter meat
from what would have been waste,
or garbage; but to him was prob
ably $40 worth of actual cash. 1t
was just too bad that Walter had
failed to have the hogs vaccinated
against cholera when they were pigs;
an expenditure of 81 would have
probably saved him his entire sup
ply of pork for next winter. But
there are fool farmers who refuse
to take measures to protect his
hogs, or will not use protection for
their animals, or vaccinate their
children against disease. Its just
too bad: but there are many who
are ignorant and do not want to
learn to help themselves. Walter
Hudson's experience is just another
picture that teaches lesson. 's'
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
DEMOCRATS DENY
PLEDGE ON RELIEF
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public works program for the State
of Delaware and its governmental
agencies at the earliest possible
date" 1t further provided that the
House members express their hearty
approval of statements made by the
Governor in his message to the
Legislature, calling upon members
to ignore any legislation other than
that relating directly to the emerg-
ency for which the call was issued,
and asking them TO make a quick
disposal of necessary measures with
substantial curtailment in the ex-
penses.
Mr.. VanSciver said the resolution
pledged the Governor the fullest CO.
operation of the House in the plans
for the relief program for the state.
Representative Rees said he
thought the resolution premature.
He said he thought the Democratic
majority members were willing to
cooperate with the Governor in the
relief program, but he thought they
should wait before adoption of
resolution of this kind until it had
been decided what it was best for
the State to do in the premises.
Representative Pryor, Democrat,
said he did not think there was any
thing to be gained by adopting the
resolution at this time. The vote on
the motion to defer action was % in
favor, II against it. All the Demo-
Gratis voted to defer while the IL
votes in opposition were all by Re-
publicans. Representative Elliott,
voted with the Demo-
Gratis to defer.
An identical resolution was intro
duced in the Senate by Senator
Keith and it was adopted there by
a party vote of to s.. 1t was op-
posed by Senator Latchum, Demo-
cratic floor leader, who said it was
at this time to tell what
legislation would be necessary. SEN
ator Glenn, Democrat, said it ap-
peared to him the resolution would
pledge all the members to support
legislation was introduced
and he was opposed to being party
10 any such agreement at this time.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
EX-SENATOR BALL,
DELAWARE, DIES
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He was graduated from Delaware
College in 1882 and, in 1885 he re-
ceiyed degree of doctor eff medicine
from the University of Pennsylvania.
He served two terms in the United
States Senate. He was appointed
to fill vacancy from 1903 to 1905
and was elected to a term from
1913 to 1925. He served in the
House of Representatives from 1901
to 1908.
DR.. Ball was married on Novem-
Der IA, 1893, to Miss Catherine
Springer Justice, of Delaware. His
widow, a sister, Miss Anna Ball, and
three brothers, Edwin, Harvey and
George Ball, all of near Wilmington,
survive.
The funeral will take place today
with services at o'clock at his late
home and burial in st. James GEM
etery.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
MITE SOCIETY

A business and social meeting of
the Mite Society of the Presbyterian
Church was held ON Wednesday af-
ternoon. 1t was decided at the meet
ing to serve supper in the church
on November is. Details of which
will be given later. Mrs. George
Rodney real selections, humorous
and otherwise in her usual enter
tanning way. Mrs. S. p. Griffith also
gave several select readings. Little
Marrilyn Jamison, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Harwood Jamison, sang a
solo I'm the Garden" She was ac-
eompanied at the piano by Miss
Ethel Collins. A social hour was en-
joyed after the program.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
Local And State News

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New moon yesterday.
Nine weeks to Christmas.
Dig sweet potatoes now and store
for winter market.
The w. C. t. u, will meet with
Mrs. Sallie r. Davis next Tuesday
evening, Oct. "a, at 7.s0 p. m.
The Ladies' Aid of Millwood will
meet Friday. October 20th at the
Community Hall. All members are
urged to be present.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital will hold
a card party Tuesday evening, Oct.
Gath, at the Nurses Home.
Christ Church Guild will hold
parish supper and bingo party in the
Parish House, Wednesday, October
25th. Supper will be served at $50.
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The Epworth League will hold its
weekly meeting next Sunday even
ing at Z o'clock with Mrs. John Scott
as leader. Her topic will be What
Is Worth Working For?" All mem
bers please be present
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The Milford Neck Ladies Aid will
serve a surprise in the Aid room at
Milford Neck M. e. Church, Oct 25.
Menu consists of baked ham, sweet
potatoes. white potatoes, rolls, but
ter. pickles, jelly, coffee and pie.
Chicken salad, ice cream and cake
will be ON sale. Supper served at
500 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
GEORGETOWN M. E. CIRCUIT

Sunday, October %:
Sand Hill: Sunday school $3.50 a.
m. There will be no preaching at
Sand Hill as the people have decid-
ed to attend the home coming SER
vices at st. Johns.
st. Johns: Morning worship 10 a.
M, which will be musical program
suitable for the service, the nature
of which is home coming. Preach
ing II a, m. by the Rev. Roy w. Kir-
mon of Cheswold. Mr.. Kirmon is one
of the best young preachers of the
Wilmington Conference. Musical
program p. m. Preaching 8 p. M,
by Rev. George S, Thomas of Sharp
town, Md, a former pastor. The mu-
slcal program will consist of solos,
duets and quartets. Come and enjoy
the day with us.
Rev. H. NJ. Ralph, Pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
Kent Home Demonstration
Council Meeting Planned

There will a council meeting Of
the Kent County Home Demonstra--
ton Clubs held in Dover on Monday,
October 23, at the Briar Hill Tea
Room. Election of officers will take
place and program of work for 1884
discussed.
Two members from each organic
ed group, president and council
member, will attend. Summary of
1888 accomplishments will be given
by Louise R. Whitcomb, home dem
onstration agent, while new pro-
gram will be presented by Mrs. Hell
en- Mckinley, State leader of home
demonstration work, of Newark.
Plans are to be discussed for
county meetings in November and
December.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
SeafOod Supper

There will be another delicious
seafood supper served in the dining
room of the Methodist Protestant
Church by division No. of the La
6ies Aid Society, on Friday night,
October 20. The menu will consist
of deviled crabs, fried oysters, bak-
ed ham, potato salad, pickles, rolls,
coffee and lemon pie. Price 40 cents.
Children rs cents. Don't miss this
treat as it will be the last seafood
supper this season.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20

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Set flowers now.
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Halloween October 81.
Turkeys are just right now for
eating. as
Frost in Kent and Sussex counties
last week killed the sweet potato
vines in the fields.
The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet Thursday, 0c-
tober 26, at 3 D. m. with Mrs. Min
ME Davies, East Front street, North
Milford.
The Rummage Sale of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Milford Emergency
Hospital will be continued this Sat
urday, October 21st in the Masonic
Building.
The Eastern Shore Players will
present the three act play The
Youngest" by Phillip Barry in the
Plaza Theatre, Wednesday evening,
November 1, for the benefit of Christ
Church, Milford. Details will be pub
lished next week.
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Do your Christmas shopping early
Buy at the Fancy Booth at the M.
P. Church Bazaar, Thursday and
Friday, Nov. 2-3. We have scarfs,
bags, pillows. pillow cases, hooked
rugs, mats and quilts and lot of
other things. Come and look them
over under no obligation to buy.
We will be glad to show them to you
at our fancy booth.
Milford chronicle., 1933-10-20
SECOND GROWTH OF APPLES

T. A. Hall, a farmer living near
Milford, has several early Williams
Red apple trees that are set with a
second crop of apples. Unfortunate
ly for Mr.. Hall, the apples are not
of an edible size. being only the size
of hickory nuts; they are, however.
perfect, and the foliage is brilliant
green. Mr.. Hall believes that this
second growth. which is undoubted-
ly caused by the storms of August
and September, will prove injurious
TO the trees insofar TINT the next
seasons crop will be short or stunt
ed.