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Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
FELLOWSHIP CLASS NEWS

On. May 3 the Fellowship Glass of
the Avenue NJ. E. Church met in the
Chapel for their social which was a
most delightful one. The first hour
was. given over to the business
meeting.
Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Num- and Mrs.
Arcade Ingram presiding. Mrs. Reid
opened the meeting with prayer and
devotional exercises. Reports we're
read and the picnic was talked over.
Mrs. Num- made a suggestion, say
ing that one of our members is NOV
ing to Slaughter Beach and taking
over the. hotel, and that it would be
nice to boost her work, and spend a
day with her, and also enjoy some
of her good. cooking, Each member
was asked to rise and say whether
they were in favor of this plan or
not. The majority ruled, so the pic
mic will be Tuesday. June 20, at
Slaughter Beach and Mrs. Beck will
serve supper for. the class. No prep
aration has been made for games.
Mrs. Tom Mills gave a reading in
her usual charming manner We
were disappointed in not having the
other two numbers the ladies not
being present.
Mrs. Num- then made appropriate
remarks in honor of Mrs. Herson,
saying that we were glad to have
her with us another year and that
we were always happy to have her
attend our class socials. We are
made to feel comfortable by her
charming personality and by the
radiance of her smile we are made
richer. Mrs. Num- presented her
with a beautiful plant, a fusehia,
which was given by the class.
Ice cream and home made cake
were served. Our next event will be
our class picnic, June 20, at Slaugh-
ter Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
MILFORD ROTARY CLUB

Rotarian Frank Bancroft, presi-
dent of the Dover Rotary Club, gave
very interesting talk on Farmers
and Farm Problems OF the meeting
of the Milford Rotory Club on Mon
day. .a..
Mr.. Bancroft prophesied that the
time was not far distant when farm
ers would be the ones to tackle and
solve farm problems and it will be
unnecessary for the nation and state
to pass legislation to solve the vari-
Gus farm problems.
At next Mondays meeting Stan.
ley Woodhead, Scout Field Executive
of the Delaware Area of the Whining
ton Area Council will tell of the
progress of the Scout movement
since General Torbert District was
oraganized under the Wilmington
Area Council a little less than two
years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
MILFORD BUSINESS MEN
VIE IN MINSTREL JIGS

Otherwise staid and sedate bust
ness men of Milford are now taking
| lessons in light fantastic tap dane
ing and several are even practicing
the gig" at home, much to the
amusement of their wives.
One of them explained yesterday,
when caught in these questionable
acts by a business partner who
seemed much concerned about his
associates mental state, that his ap-
parently ridiculous actions were the
result of a wager with another pro-
fessional man of this city, and was
not brought about by 80 beer. In
fact it was learned that several such
wagers had been made mostly be-
tween professional and business
men of Milford.
However, the truth of the matter
is that a benefit minstrel show is to
be produced by the professional and
business men of this city, and in or
der to stimulate interest and prac-
tice in this home production, real
wagers have been made between
members of the cast on who will re-
ceiye the most applause.
The show is for the benefit of the
Milford Emergency Hospital and
will be given in the Plaza Theatre.
here, on Monday and Tuesday, May
% and 23. About As men, mostly
of professional or business standing
in this community, will take part in
this minstrel show.
The end men are Professor Jos.
Boston, William Denny, Earle B.
Atkins, Elmer c. Calhoun, John Il.
Mayhem and Edward C. Evans. In
terlocutor, H. Carlisle Collins. So
loists, Douglas Fry, Claud Denny.
Price Webb, Howard Hatfield and
William Roach. There will be a
chorus of twenty-five picked male
voices with "Oats" Jester and His
Blue Jay Orchestra.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
CEDAR GROVE NO. III P. t. A

The final meeting of Cedar Grove
p. II. A. for the year was held on
Wednesday afternoon, May 3. AT
this time a report from the State
Convention was given by the dele
gates. The president, Mrs. Shew,
was presented with gold pin, as a
reward for being an honor associa-
tion.
The date for the school picnic was
set for the first Saturday in June.
The report of the health commit
tee showed that the project had
been completed. The correction of
dental defects was the object of our
efforts this year, and there were IL
pupils who needed this work done.
1t was made possible by the pro-
ceeds received from the play "Old
Peabody Pew" and the kind coop
Grafton of DR.. j. C. Wiltbank of Mil
ton; also the entire school, with one
exception, has been immunized
against dfphtheria, and so per cent
of the pre-school age children of
the district. The p. T. A. feels proud
of its years accomplishments and
thank all who helped in any way.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
PERSONALS

Miss May Foulk, of Wilmington,
was in Milford Sunday with friends.
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Capt. William Walls was home
with his family a few days this
week.
Anne Pierce, who was a victim of
scarlet fever, is well and attending
school again.
Paul Willis, who is in the Homeo-
pathic Hospital in Wilmington, Is
somewhat improved.
George S. Grier. 3rd, was home
from the University of Maryland
over the past weekend.
Mrs. Harry Van Kirk Is in the
Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia. fol-
lowing an operation on Tuesday.
Miss Virginia Mason, of Whining
ton, spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Ma
son.
MlS. Wlllldm >. lfWlns VINO mas
been visiting in Philadelphia and
Atlantic City, returned home on Sat
urday last.
Mrs. Oliver Clauss, of Allentown,
Pa, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. f.
Hines at their home ON South Wal
nut street.
Miss Ruth Anne Russell, of Will
was the guest of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Russell
the past weekend. '
Mrs. William r. Huttenlock and
her granddaughter, Miss Grace Hill,
of Philadelphia were weekend
guests of Mrs. Howard Walls.
%
Among those who attended the
annual meeting of the, Woman's
Auxiliary of the Diocese of pciG
ware, at St. Luke's Church, Seaford,
on Tuesday and Wednesday from the
Christ Church in Milford were: : Mrs.
C. Prettyman, Mrs. j.. Prettyman,
Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt, Mrs. James l..
Davis, Mrs. Joseph S. Kinks, Mrs.
Lee Hirsch, Mrs. H. S. Mason, Mrs.
John Love, Mrs. Herman Johnson,
Mrs. J. H. Stanton and Mrs. John
Sharp.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
MAKES SURPRISE VISIT TO
CRYSTAL FOUNT LODGE

Grand Master Harry Pennington, of
the Delaware Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows, made a surprise visit to
Crystal Fount Lodge, No. 10, last
Monday evening and witnessed the
degree work. The Grand Master
and several members of his staff
were passing through Milford en-
route to another town. Their plans
were changing allowing them TO
spend the evening with the Milford
boys. ........
Next Monday evening a delegation
of Milford Odd Fellows headed by
Neal wilkins and George Rodney
will accompany Grand Master Pen
ington and staff on his official visit
to Ocean Wave Lodge at Rehoboth
Beach, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
ATTENTION!

Your itinerary for Sunday after
noon, May 2sth, should place you in
Denton at one o'clock sharp to view
the Inammouth parade and impress
sive Memorial Services being put on
by the American Legion and all
other fraternal organization of Caro-
line county Additional attractions
are two bands, motor boat and an
outboard motor boat parade Watch
this column next week for further
and more accurate information of
this impressive program.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
Y. W. C. A. Weekly News

Camp puDiicity for the Business
Girls dates at Camp Otonka this
summer are ready for distribution.
A weekend, July l and with the
privilege of remaining over the ith
ii possible, will be the first occasion
for business girls. A week from Au-
gust 26 to September (or over La
Dor Dayl will offer an interesting
vacation for late summer.
The announcement of Camp Oton-
ka dates for teen age girls will soon
be available. Information about the
camp dates and fees may be secur-
ed from the District of Delaware Y
W. c. A office in Dover -
The Women's Council of Bridge
Vile and Representatives of the two
Girl Reserve Clubs met on Thurs
cav afternoon to plan for a Mother
Daughter party. Mrs. Warren New
ton. chairman of the council, call
ed the meeting to order. Commit
tees were appointed to take care Of
the entertainment. refreshments and
decorations for the party to be held
on Monday evening, May 10.
The Newark Girl Reserves and
the Women's Council are preparing
for a Mother-Daughter supper to be
held in the recreation room of the
Methodist Church on Thursday, May
IL. The committees follow: Deco
ration, Margaret Dawson, Ann Hay
es, Maggie Campbell, Betty Tarr,
Mary Hayes, Alice Battersby; music,
Marylee Schuster, Virginia Hur-
lock; tickets, Gladys Beck, Jean
Barnes. Each club will put on some
entertainment for the program.
The Dover Women's Y. w. c. A.
Council and Girl Reserves are spon-
soring a Mother Daughter dinner on
Tuesday, May 16 at p. m. in the
recreation room of the Dover Pres
byterian Church. Miss Rachel Tay-
Ior, director of art, State Depart
ment of Public Instruction, will be
the speaker for the occasion. Miss
Marian Breck will act as the toast
mistress. Each of the Dover Girl Re-
serve Clubs win have part in the
program. The girls Glee Club of the
Dover Public School will sing dur
ing the evening under the direction
of Mrs. Holmes, the supervisor of
music. Mrs. John Shilling has
charge of the arrangements with
the assistance of the following COM
mittee, Mrs. Stanley Woodhead.
Mrs. Herbert. Smith, Mrs. L. ], Miles
Miss Marie Artis and Mary Walton,
Jeanne Brulatour. Evelyn Loche
and Cordelna Story. Tickets for the
dinner may be obtained from any
member of the committee and are
also on sale at Wise's drug store
Reservations should be made, if
possible, before noon, May 49,.
The Milford Women's Council is
arranging a Mother-Daughter din
ner for the evening of May 10.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
New Century Club Notes

On Monday the final meeting of
the club year of the Milford New
Century Club was held. Mrs. Gle
ment Nutter, the president, thanked
the chairmen for their part in maxi
ing the programs for the year Of
unusual interest. Final report was
given by the treasurer, Mrs. Charles
Banning. Mrs. Oscar Aekerman, the
club custodian, gave her report for
the year.. and mentioned the things
she hoped would be done another
session. The program for the Fed
Grafton which meets in Wilmington
on May 18 and 10, was read by the
secretary, Mrs. Edgar Wood. AT the
suggestion of George Perry, the di-
rector of the Garden Club, num-
ber of judges for the coming Garden
Contest were appointed. With Mrs.
Thomas Davis, as chairman, the fol-
lowing will serve: DR.. NJ, Dalema
Draper, Mrs. Clement Nutter, Mrs.
Edgar Wood, Mrs. Charles Banning,
Mrs. Mark Davis, Mrs. C. ID. Abbott.
Mrs. J. Postles Hammond, Mrs. S.
G. Evans, Mrs. S. NJ. Truitt, Mrs.
Walter Barrett, Mrs. Mabel Simp-
son, Mrs. Robert Hall and Mrs. G.
Marshall Townsend. The club quar-
tet, composed of Mrs. J. Postles
Hammond, Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs,
Mrs. Thomas Davis and Mrs. C.. ID.
Abbott sang Voices of the WOdds"
and Sweet Miss Mary" Mrs. Ed
ward Hurley accompanied them on
the piano. Mrs. Nutter then gave
resume of her trip to Washington
which she took recently with club
women from three states. A rising
vote by the members was their ex-
preston of thanks to Mrs Nutter
for a successful club year. The club
hostess, Mrs. Ackerman, then served
refreshments. which made the finale
for 1q32-1Q33
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
WELL KNOWN LANDMARK TO
BE RESTORED

Mispillion Lighthouse, one of the
oldest lights on the Delaware Bay
located six miles east of Milford al
the mouth of the Mispillion River
is now accessible to the public by a
good dirt road that was recently re-
paired by the Road Supervisors OF
Cedar Creek District.
The original lighthouse was aban-
dOned a few years ago by the gov
ernment and steel tower with au-
tomato light was erected nearby.
The new light does not require the
service of keeper.
Last year w. V. Benson and G. c.
Bridham, of Milford, purchased the
building and land and have made
extensive repairs to the buildings
and wharf. The buildings were
painted white which restored them
to their original condition.
This is an excellent landing place
for fishing parties as landings can
be made at any stage of the tide.
1t should become a favOrite spot
with fishermen.
John Brigham and family are
now occupying the buildings.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
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MUSICAL FESTIVAL
HERE MAY 18TH

On May 10 all of the high schools
of Kent county and several of the
elementary schools will send their
most outstanding musicians and
music organizations to Milford to
participate in a Kent county music
festival. There will be bands, large
and small, glee clubs, quartets and
solo performers, folk dances in cos
tunes, junior choirs, in fact every
thing I'm the way of music. The
festival will begin at one o'clock
and will be held in and around the
Milford high school. Admission to
the festival will be free. The pur-
poses are: to let the parents and
friends of the boys and girls hear
some of the fine things they are do
ing musically. to give the children
an opportunity TO see and hear what
other pupils are doing and to have
the JOY that comes from having a
part in a festival such as this one
is to be.
New Castle county is holding a
similar event on May 5th at viii
mington in the DUPONT high school.
If you are a lover of good music,
mark the date, Friday, May 18th, on
your calendar. The tentative pro-
gram is as follows: Afternoon
group Q:OO p. m.)-bands, instru-
mental ensembles, orchestras, jun
ior choirs, folk dances, rythmic
groups, quartets and solo GnstTu-
mental and vocal. Evening group
bands, orchestras, girls glee clubs,
boys glee clubs, mixed glee clubs,
massed senior bands, massed senior
Orchestras, massed senior mixed
glee clubs. Massed numbers by vo-
cal and instrumental groups at fin
ish of program.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12

, Greatest minstrel show you ever
saw-White Rose Minstrels, at the
) Plaza this evening, Friday, May ~.
Grange benefit. Don't miss it.
Althea Bethards will be the lead
er of the Epworth League on sun
day evening. May IA. The time will
be devoted to a Mothers Day pro-
I gram.
East Front street. south side. is
fast becoming one of the attractive
spots of Milford. The NJ. p. Church
has set good example. let all the
neighbors follow their lead
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A cobweb social will be held in
the basement of the Methodist Pro-
testant Church on Wednesday eve
ming, May II, at eight O'Clock, Come
and enjoy a good program and help
remove the cobweb.
Everyone is talking about the
White Rose Minstrels which will
appear at the Plaza Theatre this
Friday evening under the auspices
of Milford Grange, Dramatic Com
mittee. Come and see them and you
will know why.
Today-NationaI Hospital Day--is
also Donation Day in the local hos
pitfalls. Remember they are always
at your service when you are in
need OF such service. Today they
need your help. Your gift-no mat
ter how small-will be appreciated.
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The regular annual membership
meeting of the First Methodist Pro-
testant Church of this town will be
held on May IS, at p. m, for the
election of delegate and alternate TO
the Maryland Annual Conference to
convene at Denton, Md, on June IA,
and the election of the official board
of the church. Every member is
urged to be present.
If you have not made your wishes
known to the chairman, Mrs, Bay
ard Wharton, or some member of
her committee, for the pleasure of
visit from a Fresh Air Child, please
do so very soon.. A very little effort
time or money is required 10 give
the care, the hospitality and a little
for these children of
the New York City tenements. Wide,
open spaces are a novelty to these
and little else is required
to make the two, weeks pass very
quickly, and they go back 10 their
narrow streets and crowded rooms
with happy thoughts Of your home,
the simple pleasures and you. Do
not put ii off too long. Ask now for
your little boy or little girl for two
weeks of 10 yand sunshine for them.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
SUSSEX COMMITTEE "a
EFFECTS ORGANIZATION
[COntinned from First Pagel

LLOnTInned from FTH PdgeI
organization favoring the retention
of the 18th Amendment. The five
Sussex county candidates are: Chas
H. Kinder, of Bridgeville; Alva C.
Rawlins, of SeafOrd; Victor C,
Kitchens, of Laurel; Elisha A
Steele, of Dagsboro, and Robert G.
Houston, of Georgetown.
Each of the ten committeeman
named for the various districts OF
Sussex county were advised to Sc
lect their vice-chairmen at once and
to proceed with their organization in
their districts.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
A COMMUNITY SERVICE

A dental clinic is being sponsored
by the American Legion Auxiliary
of Milford. This clinic is for school
children, from the sixth grade up,
who are. unable to procure dental
attention elsewhere.
The auxiliary feels this is a most
necessary service, not only saving
the teeth but making them more
healthy and more studious. The
best attention will be given the chill
dren by very competent dentist.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
AIIZPAH CIRCLE

The Mizpah Circle of the Presby-
terian Sunday school, with Miss Ida
Roosa, the teacher, held their year
ly business meeting at the church
Thursday evening, May 4. The fol-
lowing officers were reelected for
another term: Mrs. Clara Bennett,
president; Mrs. Helen Legar, vice
president; Mrs. Maude Frick, secre-
tary; Miss Lillian Hauser. treasur-
er. Refreshments were served by
Miss Roosa, Mrs. Bennett and Mrs.
Prick.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
GOV. BUCK VET0ES
$4,000 FORESTRY BILL

CCOnfinued from First PGge1
would receive less from the govern
ment than It would have to expend.
He incorporated in his letter a reso-
luton sent to him by the Relief
Commission urging him to veto the
bill "inasmuch as it is now the opin-
ion of the Relief Commission after
further consideration and receipt of
detailed information from the Fed
eral Department of Labor, that it is
not in the public interest to appre-
pirate, relief funds, to the purchase
of lands for State parks"
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
TOM THUMB WEDDING

Tom Thumb Wedding at the. First
Presbyterian Church, Friday, May
&c. Silver offering at the door. Be
gins at eight o'clock, All come to see
yourselves as others see you and
enjoy the fun. There will be re-
ception for all following the cere-
mony.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
WEDDINGS
DUTTON = MARTIN

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Martin, of
Milford, announce the marriage of
their daughter, Helen, to Harvey F.
Dutton, of Lewes, on March 20, 1888,
at Denton, Md, by Rev. T. j. Turk
ingtOn.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12

Mrs. John B. Baker entertain
ed a few friends at luncheon
and bridge at her home on Wal
nut street on Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
Mrs. Charles Prettyman was
hostess to the Wednesday Even
ing Bridge Club this week.
6s

The Kings Daughters will
have the final meeting before
the summer adjournment at the
home of Mrs. G. Marshall Town
send on Thursday, May IS.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12

Mrs. Stephen Toadvine was
hostess to a few Of her neigh
bors on Wednesday evening.
Contract bridge was played.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
Observation-Disclosures
Ca1NMNZH-

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- VIM. Marshall. The
wedding took place in Smyrna
on Wednesday afternoon with
Rev. r. X. Stephenson perform
ing the ceremony. DR.. and Mrs.
S. M. d. Marshall were the only
attendants. They left at once
for two weeks honeymoon af-
ter which they will make their
home on West Front street,
North Milford. The heartiest of
good wishes will be showered
on them on their return for they
are both special favorites with
Milford people. Ours are in
scribed here.
M
The Mems Monday Night
Bridge Club met with C. d. Alb
bott this week, with all members
present.
M
Mrs. Thomas Davis entertained
the 1920" Bridge Club on Mon
day evening. Mrs. W. K. Bar
rett was a substitute for Mrs. r.
C. Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12

1t would be well to see this
column gain in proportions
once more. 1t is time that
house cleaning and such woman
ly pursuits were over, so that
parties can be enjoyed once
more. Perhaps the warm wealth
er will start the social ball roll
ing again.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12
" " "
SHARP

George Sharp. age II years, died
at the Masonic Home. near Whining
ton, Thursday, May 4th, 1888. His
body was brought to Milton last Fri
day for interment be side his father
and mother, the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Asher Sharp, in Odd Fellows Gene
terry, Rev. Peter Schauer officiating
at the grave
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12

Captain ], Frank 0utten. aged 80
years, months, 23 days. died at his
home in Milton. Tuesday, May 9. Fu-
neral services were held Friday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence.
Rev. Hodgson officiating, and inter
ment made in Goshen M. E. ceme-
terry. He is survived by his widow,
as well as a host of relatives and
friends to mourn their loss.
Milford chronicle., 1933-05-12

Everyone is talking about the
White Rose Minstrels which will
appear at the Plaza Theatre this
Friday evening under the auspices
of Milford Grange, Dramatic Com
mittee. Come and see them and you
will know why.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-09-19
LEGION May OPPOSE
COMMUNISM SPREAD
Program For Veterans consid.
Grafton Also Asks Restor.
ed Compensation

Chicago, Sept. 19.-(R)-Demands
for equitable disability compensation
and for action to curb the spread Of
Communism have been drafted for al
most certain adoption by the Ameri-
can Legion's 1888 convention.
A four-point program covering COM
pensation and disqualification for dis
abled veterans Of all wars already has
been adopted by half of the Legion's
state departments.
Leaders among the ex-servicemen's
organization consider its adoption q
foregone conclusion In the national
convention Oct. 2-5, when q quarter
million Legionnaires are expected to
gather in the Worlds Fair city.
SO favorable has been the reaction
to the program that its author, Ed
Hayes Of Decatur, Ill. has come to be
considered virtually assured OF election
as national commander.
One Of the provisions Of the four
point program calls for restoration Of
the Is per cent reduction in compen-
sation payments made In the economy
drive OF last March.
It also provides that compensation
to q veteran may be lowered only or
proof OF improvement In his condi-
ton, that q service-incurred disabil.
ity rating may be removed only upor
proof Of fraud, that any war veteran
is entitled to free government hospit'
alization II he Is unable to pay, ant
that payments to widows and orphans
Of dependents can not be lowered.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-09-19
H00VERS TO VISIT
FAIR AT CHICAGO
Former President Interviews
NeWspaperman on Train
in Iowa

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 19.-lF-Delay-
ed five hours Monday night by q
freight train wreck near Gibbon, Neb.,
former President Herbert Hoover and
Mrs. Hoover were speeding across
Iowa Tuesday. en- route to j, Chicago
and visit to the Century Of Pro-
gress.
The former chief executive was sit
ting in hts shirt-sleeves, playing soil
taire-and losing-When l.. +. Os-
borne Of Gibbon, q newspaper corre-
spondent, boarded his train during
the delay. Osborne sought an inter-
view but before long discovered he
was the one being quizzed.
Hoover wanted to know all about
the Nebraska farm situation. Are the
farmers taking advantage ct feeder
and barnyard and federal farm loans?
He listened quietly, frequently inter-
rupting with new questions, as o.
borne told Of farm conditions.
"What do you think Of the NRA?'
Osborne had asked. why did YOU
refuse to testify during the recent
Detroit bank hearings? Is It true
that while you were president, YOU
were at heart wet?"
I'm sorry, but I'm not DISCUSSING
any national issues" was the smiling
Hoover answer to all questions.
The train was delayed at GibboI
after IL Union Pacific freight car
were smashed and locomotive ant
five cars derailed, with an estimated
damage loss Of $4,000.