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Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
METHODISTS FOR
MOVIE CLEAN UP
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gagged in the present campaign to
clean up the movies.
In past years some of our peO-
pie were given the silent treatment
not even the courtesy of a reply
At other times we were given to un-
derstand that the unusually large
receipts of the box office-much of
which money was paid by many
sincere people who went to see a
picture which they discovered was
purposely incorrectly ;itled-was
considered by the producers a suffi-
cient poll of the general public's de-
sire to see that kind of a picture
Convinced that the only nerve in
the film producers body which is
capable of aching is the one which
runs through the box Office. we are.
therefore, calling upon our Meth0-
dist people to continue to register
their protest by either remaining
away from all pictures or very care
fully selecting the few pictures they
see. not only during the next few
months but for an indefinite period
of time. and thus cooperate with
those of the Jewish faith and the
Roman Catholic ChurCh's Legion Of
Decency campaign in order that the
moving picture industry may know
that we will not patrOnize the sala-
ciOus picture.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27

the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Remsen
Barnard.
Mrs. James Pettyjohn was the
luncheon guest of Mrs. Walter L.
Grier and Mrs. Frank R. Grier on
Thursday of last week.
On Thursday. Mrs. Frank r.
Grier had as her luncheon guests.
Mrs. Edgar Wood, Mrs. William C..
Smith. of Milford, Mrs. Robert Bal
derson. of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Theodore
Miller of Salisbury, Mrs. William
Chapman, of Philadelphia, and Mrs.
Remsen Barnard and Mrs. George
H. Draper, Jr.
Miss Cornelia Pierce was in Phil
adelphia on Wednesday. On Thurs
day. Miss Pierce went to Houston
to be the guest of Miss Martha
Counselman and attended the Fair
each day.
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas Bright and
children returned to their home in
Claymont' on Monday after spend
ing some time with Mrs. Thomas
Simpson.
Mrs. VIM. Griffin was in Whining
ton on Thursday of last week.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from July, 1904
Files of Milford Chronicle

Miss Ada Roach is visiting friends
in Harrington.
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Mr.. Hiram ReeGy, OF Philadelphia.
has been a guest of his brother, Ex-
Sheriff Reedy, this week.
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Daniel Anderson has been visit
ing his parents this week.
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Mrs. Sallie Watson is visiting her
parents, near town.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Aldred have been
visiting friends in Milford, this past
week.
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Judge Marvel of Wilmington spent
last Thursday in town.
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Mr.. Messick Of Wilmington. is the
guest of Miss Lizzie White.
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DR.. G. w. PleasantOn has built an
addition to his residence. which is
to be used as a bath room.
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The new Milford schOolhouse is
rapidly nearing completion, and the
grounds are being graded. The con-
tract for paving will be let this eve
ming.
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The stOrehouse owned by r. Y.
Watson, which was injured by fire
last week is being repaired. and will
be occupied by Mrs. George as a
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The home of Mark Johnson near
Williamsville. was entirely consumed
by fire last Saturday night.
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The wedding of Mr.. Allen Smith
of Houston. to Miss Sallie Queen of
took place at Wyoming,
Del, last Thursday night, July 21st,
1904, at the parsonage of the pastor
of that circuit, Rev. G. P. Smith, who
tied the nuptial knot. They will re-
side at Houston.
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An adjourned meeting of the Kent
County School Commission will be
held today in the State House at
Dover. for the purpose of hearing ap-
plications from the districts for ad-
litiOnal teachers.
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J. V. McCOmmons, clerk of the
peace for Kent County, has been at
Milford several days this week is
'uing mercantile and manufactur-
.rs licenses.
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The Baptist Church of Milford
vent to RehOboth yesterday on its
Innual picnic.
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An unusual incident at the Dover
,aseball grounds, Wednesday. prior
o the game between Dover and Mil
ord. was the trotting exhibition of
Y. w. Ford's famous trotting
strich. valued at $4,000. Mr.. Ford
Who is visiting his home there, is
manager of the American Ostrich
arm Co.. who conducts the estab-
shment at Jacksonville Fla. AL
hough he has been exhibiting his
ct at various places, Mr.. Ford drove
is novel team graciously. and the
all grounds were swarmed to see
he most unique team ever seen in
le State Capital. The bird is nine
'et tall and weighs 365 pounds. He
driven to a four wheel pneumatic
re wagon. He will trot at the base
all grounds in Milford next Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
Youth ARRESTED
in $4,000 FIRES.
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Hickman went to the farm where
he found the youth packing canta-
loupes. He placed him under arrest
and took him to Laurel.
O'Neal denied knowledge of the
fires but late Tuesday afternoon. af-
ter State Detective Ottie Donoway
had questioned him for several
hours, he is alleged to have confess
sed setting the fire last Wednesday
night and also the fire in the auto
mobile. He denied knowledge of the
Sunday fire and said he could prove
he was nowhere in the vicinity at
the time.
The police say he told them that
while passing the Marvil plant, last
Wednesday night, he had a head
ache and then felt urged to set fire
to the plant. They say he told them
he climbed the fence and set fire
to several baskets and when he saw
them in blaze he again scaled the
fence and went home.
He was unable to say just why he
set the automobile on fire, the police
said
O'Neal was arrested about a year
and half ago on charge of steal
ing an automobile but was paroled.
He was also an employee of the /
Marvil Company for a short time !
but said that he had no grudge of /
any kind against the company.
He was held without bail and /
to the Sussex county I
iail for the next term of court.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
LOCALS WIN SIX GAMES
OUT OF LAST SEVEN
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so we'll as formerly. The final score
stood z 5. in favor of Milford. Ma
hady started for Harrington. but
Yam Legates was called upon to
! finish.
Sunday Milford visited Wyoming
and administered another lacing to
! the upstate boys to l. Cannon
pitched for Milford. and Katz for
Wyoming.
Monday, the locals beat Federals-
burg to 3. and this time Edlind
went the whole way for Milford. 1t
was a snappy, fast game, and kept
both sides on their toes.
Tuesday. Milford again defeated
fredericksburg 3 = ,. and frankie Hall
the baby of the locals pitching
staff. carried off the hurling honOrs.
Fountain pitched for fredericksburg,
Wednesday. DagsborO defeated Mil
ford 6 l. and broke the locals win
ming streak, in single game.
Thursday Milford will again play
Dagsboro and has hopes of erasing
Wednesdays defeat.
Friday the locals will engage Wy
Oming.
Saturday, no game. because of the
auto race at the Kent and Sussex
Fair
Sunday the home boys are going to
to play that team for the
first time. 1t is hoped .goodly num-
Der of local fans will accompany !
the boys on this trip. for nothing in !
spires a team so much as knowing
that part of the crowd at least, is
with them.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
MILFORD MEN ARE ON
CHESAPEAKE TRIP
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into SOlomons Island, and while
there the party will make a cruise
of Uncle Sans Grave Yard OF
Ships and visit the former German
hattSships now renamed the mt,
Vernon" the Monticello" the
America" and the George Wash
ington." The invitations to board
the battleships were extended by
Senator Townsend and the Com
mander of the Fleet.
On Wednesday and Thursday the
schedule calls for fishing. On Fri
day and Saturday the Zone Thirty"
will participate in the Miles River
Regatta at St. Michaels. Friday
night the "One Thirty" will anchor
off Betterton Beach, and return
home on Sunday.
Last year the "One Thirty's" par
ty started a similar cruise but got
caught in the young hurricane that
did so much damage in the Chesa-
peake. The sturdy little power yacht
proved it could take it, but the ten
day trip. however. provided more
thrills than scenery.
Among those who are accompany
ing Skipper Bill Grier are: Louder
n. Hearn, Remson Barnard, George
H. Draper, c. Donnan Holzmueller.
DR.. S. NJ. D. Marshall and DR.. VIM.
L. Davies, of Philadelphia Bill Glen
ianiel is the mechanician for the
One Thirty" and Wilton BilIups is
chef.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
APPEALS 800 FINE
AFTER AUTO ACCIDENT

Lee Chandler. of Milford. arraign-
ed before Justice of the Peace W.
E. Lank. of this city, on Friday eve
ming. charged with operating a car
while under the influence of liquor
and fined 800 and costs. took an
appeal.
The charges were preferred by
Officer Pusey. of the State police.
and evidence was furnished by Chief
Baker. and Officer Kosci. of the local
police. Chandler denied the charges.
The case grew out of an accident
that happened some weeks ago in
which Chandler was injured when
two automobiles collided on the Re-
hoboth highway just south of Mil
ford.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
Road Engineer Of
Greenwood Dies

William R. Wood, age 81 years, of
near Greenwood, well-known con-
struction engineer. died at his home
on Monday after a short illness.
MIR. Wood moved to Delaware
from Pennsylvania and has been en-
gagged in road construction work.
Besides his wife he is survived by
two children, Mrs. Florence Ray. of
Philadelphia, and Mrs. William
Hearn of Lincoln.
Funeral services were held on
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock In
Christ's Episcopal Church. Milford.
the Rev. Joseph S. Hink, officiating.
Interment in the church cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
ADVISORY COUNCIL OF HOME
MAKERS NET AT DOVER

A meeting of the Advisory Council
of Kent Extension groups was held
at Dover, Wednesday. July 18th.
Seven members of the council were
present. three being absent because
of illness. Luncheon was served and
then business session followed. Plans
were discussed for Achievement Day
July 31st. at Millwood: annual
Christmas party and fall program.
Members present were Mrs. Jennie
Short, Milford: Mrs. T. NJ. McGinnis.
Mrs. Grace Brown. Mrs. Arthur
Dawes. Mrs. Albert Kemp. Mrs. How
ard Deakyne. Miss Louise r. Whit
comb.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
THREE PERSONS HURT
IN KENT ACCIDENT

Three persons. two men and a
boy, were injured Wednesday. one
man seriously. when a car driven by
Thomas c. Medford. of Avondale, Pa.
struck a fiagman on a road job and
then struck an automobile along the
road
Medf0rd received a cOncussiOn of
the brain and is in the Kent Cen
eral Hospital. The others injured
are CLAYTON Boggs. Is, who was
seated in the parked car with his
father, decorations. and Willard
Reed, a flagman on the road job,
whose hands were badly crushed.
He is also in the hospital.
Tho accident occurred at Bishops
Corner and It was alleged MedfOrd
paid no attention to Reeds signals,
struck him and then hit the parked
auto.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
REORGANIZE COUNTY
WHEAT COMMITTEES
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OHtiEHed from First Pa9el
bers on the local committee. and
these three men will serve in theiI
respective districts until July, 1886
which will be the close of the sec
On6 year for this association which
includes a membership of 332 far
meys who signed wheat acreage Ie-
duction and allotment contracts.
For the 1st district the committee
includes Ernest S. Mattiford, How
ard C. Deakyne and William +. Da-
vid. End and 5th districts, h. Harry
Wilson, Arthur F. Dawes and James
B. Keith. 3rd district, II. Clifford
Clark. Dudley CrOssley and A. c.
Darrah. 4th district, Henry viii
liams. j. Olin Raughley and J.
Frank Smith. 9th district, l.. D.
Caulk, f. B. Gruwell and Edgar w.
Dill. 9TH district, Robert A. Carton,
J. Allan Frear and Julius c. Plea
ger. Sth district, Lawrence +. Cain,
John Pitlick and Howard Hudson.
9th district, c. Arthur Taylor, FL
mer Brown and John +. Starkey.
10th district, Howard r. Moore. Ro-
land J. Davis and Ira J. Sharp. Sus-
sex county, Daniel NJ. Galloway, Da-
Wis c. Draper and Frank l.. Vibbert-
The chairman of each district
committee is a member of the hoard
of directors of the wheat associa- !
tion, and in the reorganization each
district chairman was retained for
another year. thereby resulting in !,
the personnel of the board remain !
ing the same for 1884. At the call of ,
the secretary the board of directors
will meet in Dover on July 80 to
elect the officers for the association,
and to prepare the expense budget
for the coming year,
The inspection of the farms under
wheat allotment contracts in Kent
and Sussex counties has been COM
pleted. and the compliance papers
are being checked over and prepar-
ed for sending to the Wheat Section
of the Federal Government for final
approval before the second benefit
payments will be issued. Secretary
Of Agriculture, Henry A. Wallace,
has announced that benefit pay
ments to cooperators on the 1884
wheat crop will be 20 cents per
bushel in October. OF this year. and
3 cents per bushel in June, 1885, on
heir allotment basis. -
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27

PLANFOR GREAT
CONVENTION
tCssfimSsd from Fbst Pa0eJ

Ladies Auxiliary. Arrangements
have also been made to have an out
standing orchestra with entertain
ers for the enjoyment of the guests
al the banquet. Following the ban
quet, there will be a display of fire.
works, following which all of the
guests will attend a grand ball, to
be given for the Legion members.
the Auxiliary members and their
friends at the Henlopen Hotel ball
room. The ball will be featured by
show troupe, who will be brought
to Rehoboth for this occasion.
Acceptances to attend the Depart
ment Convention have been received
from department officers of Mary
land, New Jersey and New York.
Arrangements have been made with
the Henlopen Hotel to take care of
all Legionnaires who desire to spend
the weekend at Rehoboth during
this convention. The regular clos
ing time of the hotel has been de-
ferred by the hotel management, to
take care of the Legion Convention.
The next meeting Of the conven-
tion committee will be held at Re-
hoboth next Sunday, July 29th, at 8
p. m, at which time further ar
in preparation for the
will be made. i
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27

w. Burris.
Mrs. Anna V. Carlisle and Miss
Elizabeth Carlisle were dinner
guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Marshall
Townsend on Saturday.
! Rev. and Mrs. Conrad Hamer and
daughter Norma. of Rock Hall. Nd,
and Miss Olive Lankford. of Reli-
ance, Md. were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Ellegood and Miss May
+ Thayer on Thursday of last week.
In celebration of Mrs. Emma Van
degrift's birthday, group of
friends gathered at the cottage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Archer, on
Sunday. They were Augustus Hol-
son, Miss Lydia Abbott. of Milford.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Deakyne
and daughter Ellen. of Sm-rna.
DR.. S. NJ. D. Marshall. L. ". Hearn.
Remsen Barnard. George H. ORA
per. Jr.. and c. D. HoIzmueller left
today with William V. Grier on his
yacht for a cruise of Chesapeake
Bay.
Miss Edith Wiley. of Woodbury..
~ - anu wi - LAlINi vi
Harrington, were guests of Miss E.
G. Stidham on Sunday.
Mrs. W. H. Nagel. of Philadelphia
was the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. H, II. Woodrow.
Mrs. John L. Gray returned home
to Bryn Mawr. Pa. on Sunday af-
ter spending a week with Mrs. David
Wallace at the Newberry cottage.
Miss Ruth Sondergaard, of Plain
field, n. j.. is the guest of her aunt.
Mrs. James Stack.
Mr. and Mrs. John Horton, of
Laurel. were Sunday guests of Mr.. |
and Mrs. John HalIett.
Charles Hause. of Media. Pa.
spent Sunday here with Mrs. Hause. |
William Deck. of Lansdowne. Pa.
who is spending several weeks here
with his parents in the Reed cot
tage. celebrated his sixth birthday
On Sunday. Included with the guests
we're Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Nc :,
Neal and children of Rising Sun.
Mrs. Mary Windsor recently en-
her aunt. Mrs. Sallie Tur-
ler. of Woodstown. N. j.. and her
Mrs. John c. Hall.
Mrs. Harriet Sappington and
laughter. June Sappington. of Balti-
lIore,- were weekend guests of Mr..
md Mrs. George H. Draper, Jr.
Bruce Fahs, who spent the week
md here with his family returned
o Lancaster, Pa. on Monday. u
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Grier were
Inner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. REM
en- Barnard on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hallett and
ons, Billy and Peter, were guests
I Mr.. Hallett's parents, Mr.. and
irs. John Hallett on Sunday. "a
Mrs. Charles Hause with her
uests, Mrs. r. B. Kingsbury and
Irs. Elizabeth Johnson returned to
ledia on Thursday. G
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Murphy. OF
enjoyed few days this c
eek in the Murphy log cabin. {
Frances Pettyiohn spent Wednes- /
az and Thursday with Anne Pierce. 5
Mr. and Mrs. William Chapman
nd children, of Philadelphia are t
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
Local And State NetOs

The guest ministers who will
preach in the Presbyterian Church
during Rev. Mr.. Irwin's vacation
will be as follows: Sunday, August
5, Rev. George Ashworth Burslem of
the Presbyterian Church of Dover;
August II, Rev. Robert Lee Hallett.
of East Liberty Church, Altoona.
Pa; August 10. Rev. R. Laird Har-
ris of Odessa; August 26, Rev. J. C.
FoOse of Cranbury, N. J.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27

Services will be conducted by
the radio evangelist, Rev. Elmo l..
Bateman. on Sunday, July 29th, at
James Camp. Everyone welcome.
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Sergeant Charles E. Palmer, sub
station commander of the U. S.
Army Recruiting Station, located at
the Post Office Building, Room 200,
Georgetown. has announced the en-
listment of James A. Tingle, of Har-
beson. Tingle was enlisted for the
Engineer Corps, Panama Canal
Zone.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
REGISTRATION LIGHT
IN KENT COUNTY

From incomplete returns as to
Saturdays registration in Kent
County less than 800 are recorded as
new registrations. There were many
transfers in several of the districts
and several turned down because of
lack of qualifications as required by
the State Constitution.
Some of the registrars were I'M
decided as to those voters who reg
istered at the special elections held
last year but did not vote at the
General Election two years ago. the
question being as to whether tlrey
should re-regster at the present
time.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27
Slaughter Beach Breezes
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The card party given by the mem
bers of the Milford New Century
Club on Thursday afternoon of last
week was a delightful one. Mrs
Charles Banning had graciously
loaned the use of her cottage for the
affair. and it was pleasant setting
for the twelve tables of players,
many of whom came from Milford,
a few from Frederick and the rest
we're residents. DR.. NJ. Dalema Dra-
per, the club president, was much
/ pleased with the number present.
! Another one will be given next
month at the cottage of Mrs. G.
Marshall Townsend, and a like at
tendance will assure the success of
the party.
Charles ]. Holzmueller, who re-
Gently suffered an automobile acci-
dent, was able to go to New York
City on Wednesday as guest to the
18th anniversary of the Equitable
Life Insurance Company. Mr.. Holz-
mueller will return on Saturday.
Sunday was the birthday anniver-
sary of Louder N. Hearn. Several
called at the Win-Stid to express
their congratulations. Among them
being DR.. Clyde Nelson.
On Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Atkins and daughter Gertrude
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Banning |
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will |
liam T. Watson for dinner at the ho- I
tel at Bethany Beach. Mrs. Watson |
is spending three weeks there.
Mrs. Emaline Taylor of Philadel-
phia who has recently returned
from a trip to the Argentines, spent
Sunday at the Win-Stid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Bucksom. of
Dover, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Allen on Sunday.
Henry Coleman, of Upper Darby,
Pa. will come to the beach on Sat
urday to spend two weeks with his
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace McFaul and
children, Mrs. S. Nj. ID. Marshall and
children. Miss Elsa Petersen and
lean Mulholland were among those
who attended the Kent-Sussex Fair
IN Tuesday.
Mrs. Theodore Miller and son
Teddy, of Salisbury, are spending
his week with Mrs. C. J. Holzmuel- I
er and Mrs. Carrie Croasdale while
'lr. Miller has gone to New York ;
md Nova Scotia as the guest of the
Equitable Life Insurance Company. {
Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Evans and Miss
Sess Emerson are enjoying a stay
t the Abbott cottage this week.
hey had as their guests on Tues S
ay. Mrs. George II. Baynum and
Robert Baynum and Mrs. S
!. p. Richardson. @
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard Morgan, \
lilly Donovan. Mrs. Eliza Donovan
nd James Donovan are occupying 6
ne Walls cottage this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mulholland \
'ere hosts to a group of their
lends from Dover on Saturday ev- '
ming. They included Mr.. and Mrs. v
Iyron Griffin. Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
orzback. Mrs. Pearl Raughley and d
'Om here MFR. and Mrs. ]. POstles
ammond and Mr.. and Mrs. John a
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-27

Norma Hollis is spending some-
time at Camp Otonka on the Indian
River.
Miss Elizabeth Bennett of BaIti-
more is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. l.. J.
Matthews.
Ruth Ann Lofiand has returned
hcme after spending a week at
! Camp 0tOnka.
George Perry will leave on Sun
day for his vacation of two weeks to
be spent in Maine.
Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt will leave to-
day for visi. in Elkton, Nd. Mrs.
ITatt will return on Sunday.
J. Evans Abbott, of New York
"ny has been a recent guest of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Abbott.
Miss Ruth GOldsbOrough, student
nurse at Delaware Hospital. viii
mington, is vacatiOning in Milford.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gillis. of Po-
comoke City. Md, will spend this
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin |
Messick.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ G. Brosius and
children of West Grove. Pa, spent
last weekend at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. E. Num-.
Miss Violet Castle has returned
to her home in ShOwell. Md. after
having spent the past week here
with Miss Beatrice CULLEN.
Miss Harriet Sappingt0u return
ed To her home in Baltimore on
after spending sometime
with Mr. and Mrs. J. l.. Davis.
Lester Wilson. a patient at the
Brandywine SanatOrium, is home
for the summer months with his
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Wilson
at Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Baldwin
and four children. of New Haven, {
Conn, are visiting Mrs. Baldwin's {
FNNNH'e's VIZ hhu WI -. w llUuI :
Hammond at their home. near town.
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DR.. and Mrs. Clyde Nelson will go r
o Washington, D. G.. tomorrow. r
aking with them their house guest, I
diss Rhe Nelson. of Santa Paula. i
al. who will continue on her way I
ome.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dufendach of
Ind. arrived in HOus- :
on. Monday. to spend the summer !
months with their sons. Willard }.
nd Robert. who manage the Libby =
annery at that point
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Robinson and n
liss Marian Robinson arc expected u
ONE today from a motor trip of c
vo weeks. They went to Lincoln.
ebi sska, where they were the A
nests of DR.. and Mrs. Clyde Davis
I'd Miss Martha Davis.