Milford chronicle., 1934-03-02
AFFAIRS OF HARRINGTON

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State Fire Marshall we're ordered
sent to the President of the Senate
Speaker of the House, and the Presi-
dent of the Delaware Safety C0un-
Gil. A lengthy discussion was held
on the advisability of wind-shields
for fire trucks. II was brought out
that this was now considered stand
ard equipment and was optional with
fire companies. Greenwood has the
only fire engine in the state equip
ped with windshield. II Is realized
that some protection must be given
The driver Of fire apparatus In cold
weather, when lie is forced to face
wind and storm and take It.
The companies though some recOg-
milton should be given retiring presi-
dents and President Johnson named
+. G. O'Neal, Thomas C. Baker and
George VOshell committee of three
to consider the purchase of badges.
The next meeting will be held at
Dover in April.
Guest Of Rotary
In spite of the inclement weather
and hazardous condition of the high
ways, thirteen Rotarians and pros
pective ROtaTians attended the reg
! ular weekly club meeting at Swain's
Hotel. Our State Treasurer, MFR.
George S. Williams was the speaker
OF the evening and addressed the
club on subject very dear to all
ROtarians, Rotary in Your Com
munity." The basic principal Of
Rotary, Service Above Self" ex-
planned by Mr.. Williams in his own
way was an inspiration to all in at
tendance and it is regretted that
conditions prevented more from at
tending.
Two Chimney Fires
The local firemen received two
calls for chimney fires in quick sue
cession on Saturday evening. The
first call summoned them to the
home of Frank Collins OH Ward
street, which was extinguished with
out damage. They had just loaded
their equipment ready to start back
to the fire house when the second
alarm summoned them to the home
OF James Brown. cOlOred, on West
street. This chimney was also ex-
tinguished without damage. The first
property was owned by SaDp and
Brown while the latter property was
owned by Noah Howell. Fire Mar 1
shall O'Neal investigated and dis
covered that Brown set his chimney
on fire as the result of burning old
automobile tires.
Mrs. H. J. Ramsdell is on a two
weeks trip to the Western Coast.
III. ]. Ramsdell and son Alden, and
Miss Mollie Cleaves were guests of
friends at Hickman yesterday.
Mrs. L. G. Markert has been a re-
cent guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Byron G bson.
]. Harvey Burgess is on business
trip to New York City.
The regular meeting of Washing
ton Camp No. 80. P. o. S. of A. will
be held in Odd Fellows Hall this
evening.
Mrs. Samuel Johnson is seriously
ill, confined in the Kent General Hos
pital. Dover, where she is undergo
ing treatment.
The Harrington Parent Teacher
Association will hold its regular
monthly meeting at the High School
this evening.
J. c. Messner is attending a meet |
ing of the National Educational As !
sOciatiOn at Cleveland. Ohio, this
week.
Under the direction of Mayor
about fifteen unemployed
were given days work in the re-
mOval of huge piles of snow from
the business section of the town. In
stea dOf automobiles for the past
few days many local people are
and numerous sleighs which
have seen little service for several
years, have made their appearance.
Fugitive Captured
Noting that a reward had been
posted in Worcester County, Md. for
he apprehension of a Negro with
several aliases. Nelson Davis, want
I'd at Ocean City, Md. on the charge
# robbery, was located here last
tight. Local Officer Fred Marvel ar
'ested Davis and placed him i'm the
ocal Jail. awaiting the authorities
rom Maryland. Davis admitted that
lie formerly lived in Berlin, Md.
Miss Dorothy Markert of the Uni
ersity of Delaware spent the week
nd with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ,
:. G. Markert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Tee and chill
rem spent the weekend with Mr.. ,
nd Mrs. Edward Tee at Wilmington.
!. L. Church Notes
$50 a. m.-Class meeting, led by
/. ID. McCabe.
9.45-Church school in all depart 7
rents. ii. J. Ramsdell, superinten- !
ent. Anniversary service post i
Oned from last Sunday to this Sun
ay evening. Offering OH Sunday for II
urrent expenses.
IL a. m.-Preaching by pastor; n
lbject. Making a Life" Text.
What Will Ye Give Me?" Matt. l.
i-l5.
7.30 p. m.-Annual Missionary an q
iversary in the Collins Educational .
hiding. Religious drama, Janey." Z,
7.3O p. m.-Prayer and praise SER II
ce, Wednesday evening.
7.3O p. m.-Monday evening 6
lurch School Workers Conference. h
fficial Board meeting same evening
SIS. :,
7.3O p. m.-Tuesday evening al
Idies' Aid Society. Important meet