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Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22
LEWES

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barker anC
, family of Milton. Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Ingram of Milford and Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Jones and Mrs. Isaac War
rem of Glendale. were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jones on Sunday
Mrs. Dodson West and family OF
Wilmington, are spending sometime
here with Mrs. Vests father-in-law
and mother-in-law. MIR. and Mrs.
Samuel West.
A. W. Marshall. ST.. is confined to
his home. the Gray Gables. due to
Illness Mrs. Marshall who has been
i'll for the past two weeks, is much
better at this writing.
Miss Mary Fisher of Berlin. Md.
was town visitor on Thursday.
Mrs. Annie Morgan has returned
home after spending a week in Phil
adelphia with her family.
John Elliott has moved his fam
lily to Upper Darby, Pa.
Mrs. Charles JanEey is COnfine |
to her home due tn illness.
The Y. F. BIS met at the VI. f,
Church on Tuesday evening. TO
make plans for the coming encamp-
ment this month
Miss Sara Wyatt and Miss Marga
ret Vessels are spending sometime
here with their respective parents.
The town If I.ewes. which has
becn without anv sort of free Ii
hraiy for several years. has ao-
quired the substantial! sum of SS3
toward a permanent Organization
according to announcement of the
library committee after receipts
we're counted from the benefit card
party held in the firemCn's hall last
T. iGay evening.
This amount will be used toward
raising the 5000 needed in local
funds to be matched by State APP
under free library reg
ulations. The balance will be raised {,
as soon as possible by ether benefit
affairs and ny private uhscfip-
lions. in charge of Captain Harry V. B
Lyons. chairman. When the sum is
accumulated the library committee
will arrange for the opening of the
organization on the sec
md floor of the Zwaanendael build
ne. The Rev. William Wylie. Jr.,
rector of St. Peters Episcopal
"hurch. has been appointed chair
nan of the library group; Will Nor
ris. treasurer. Mrs. Roman Tam
many was in charge of the card +.
party on Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph HaverbeCk of
spent the weekend
here as the guests of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Prettyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Lark of
-alifornia. are spending sometime
here with his mother. Mrs. Ida
Jank. Mr.. and Mrs. Lark have rent
I'd cottage on Lewes Beach for
he time that they are here.
William Thompson. of Valley
Forge. is spending the summer here
with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wick
Thompson.
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22
POLICE HALT
&c TRUCKS IN
FRESH DRIVE
tCortinued from Fir,t Paa.1

One of the trucks stopped on
Tuesday at Dover, was permitted to
proceed when the owners secured a
substitute driver in Dover. How
ever, it was discovered that the sub
stitute driver was disposed of at
Harrington and the original driver
continued on his way. He was stop
ped again at Bridgeville and when
his stunt was discovered his Oper-
ator's license was taken away from
him and he was required to rest for
eight hours.
Mr. Reynolds said that if the viO-
lations continue. that the drivers
who are found to be ignoring the
temporary suspension of their driv-
ers' license will be fined so and
costs for unfit driving. Most of the
trucks stopped are through trucks.
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22
ROxANA

Elijah Lynch of l., Aged IS years,
died June IA, 1884. at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Ringler
in Selbyville. He was for years on
a farm between Bayard and Roxana,
where he was in the mercantile bust
ness. Funeral service was held in
Roxana NJ. E. Church Sunday, where
Mr.. Lynch had been member. Rev.
w. J. Mckee Officiated. Interment
made at the family cemetery. He
leaves a widow, one daughter and
two sons, Vernon Lynch of Bayard,
Mrs. Raymond Ringler of Selbyville,
and Sewell Lynch of Philadelphia.
The Ladies' Aid will hold festival
on the church lawn Saturday eve
ming. June 30th. Help a worthy
cause.
The ROxana NJ. f. Church Chill
dren's Day service will be given Sun
day evening. July list.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Rollie Murray in the Marshall Hos
pital at Milford. June l4thy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter MeGinnes,
Miss Mildred Bennett of this town
and Mrs. FarrOw of Milford left
Monday for tour to the Pacific
Coast and Mexico. visiting different
points of interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. lack Wells of Will
mington spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. DerricksOn.
George NJ. DerricksOn is i'll at
his home near town.
Mrs. Earl Ward and daughter of
are spending a few
lays with her mother. Mrs. Lydia
Miss Sadie Smith is visiting rela-
ives in Philadelphia
Miss Grace Lynch was dinner
guest of Miss Doris Lynch, Sunday
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22
DEL.MAR

George Dutton who has been
spending some time with relatives
in Delmar has returned to Fort
Monmouth. N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Culver and
son OF New York spent the week
end with the formers mother, Mrs.
Jennie Culver.
RMS. Paul Hearn and little son
spent the weekend with her hus-
band in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hastings
spent Sunday with friends at Smyr-
ma.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry McQuay and
Miss Jean McQuay of Coral Gables,
Florida, we're recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. C. C. West.
Following the regular meeting of
Adah Chapter No. S, o. E. s.. Mon
day evening. presided over by Mrs.
Alice Hutchinson worthy matron,
and Ralph Nichols, worthy patron,
the entertainment committee pre-
scented the following program:
Reading. Daddy Doc" by Miss
Brenda Littleton. ..
Vocal solo, Mighty LAX a Rose"
Mrs. Lewis Nelson.
Reading. Parting Lovers" Miss
Marie Depralon.
Mrs. Albert Dunn of Wilmington
is a guest of the keenan, family this
week.
Mrs. Anna Lee Waller is visiting
relatives in Connecticut.
Sunday school class No. % of the
NJ. E. Church will hold an fee cream
festival on the church lawn, Satur-
day evening. June %.
Miss Naomi Ward of New York is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Guy
Hastings, of near town.
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22
CLIFTON'S CORNER
Near LeWes)

Wesley Clifton who is working
near Harrington and three of his
boy friends called to see his parents
Mr. and Mrs. William Clifton Sun
day night.
Sarah f. Clifton has been real
sick with measles hut is some bet
ter at this writing.
Billie Clifton had bad luck last
week when his shepherd dog was
killed by an automobile.
Noble Downs and family Of near
GumborO spent Sunday with Henry
King and family.
Carlton Clifton who has been
nursing a sore knee ever since last
April is improved so he is expecting
to 90 back to his work near Har-
real soon.
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22

Observation-Disclosures naVor. All are
seasoned with skill that seems like
magic, known only to the Old-SOuth
Chefs. Best of all, Phillips Delicious
Soups and Vegetables are reason
ably priced and you can get
them at the store today!
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22

in the NJ. E. Church here on Sunday
morning. -.a,
Mrs. Miles Fitzgerald was a Phil
adelphia shopper on Wednesday.
Friendship Sunday school class of
the NJ. E. Church will be entertain
ed by Mrs. v. J. Carmine at her
home on Thursday evening, June 81.
Mrs. Margaret Bryan, "A years
old. passed away at a. m. Friday
of last week, at the home of her
daughter Mrs. Marian Sherwood, in
this town. Mrs. Bryan had been suf-
fering of complications for some
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22

time, but bore her affliction patient
ly. Three brothers. John Glanding
and Herman Glanding Of Whining
ton and Trusten Glanding of Phil
adelphia and three sisters, Mrs. En-
ma Linton. Mrs. Anna Fisher and
Mrs. Florence Deakyne,, all OF Will
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22

mington. survive her.
Funeral services we're held at the
home OF her. daughter at Q p. m. on
Sunday with Rev. Ralph c. Jones.
pastor OF the NJ. E. Church. here, Of
,ficIatfng. Interment was made at
Denton, Md, her former home.
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22
COURT UPHOLDS RULING
OF STATE TAX BOARD
TContinped from Ffytt Pnee1

CCostinRed from FfrH PaseJ
we're worth four times as much in
1920 as they were in 1923, stated
that the transaction was made at
time when the country was at its
peak Of so-called prosperity"
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22

MIR. and Mrs. Yeagle, Of Baltimore
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
White, near town.
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-22

Stop at all points where children
are crossing a, street or road-they
have the. right-of-way.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18

good people from our community,
and wish them health and happiness
in their new home.
Mrs. Edna woodward of McCon-
nelsville spent part of last week
with Mrs. Laura Frame.
Herbert Shrigley and family OF
GAINESVILLE spent the past week with
friends here. Mr.. Shrigley is doing
some painting for Chas. irwin.
DR.. Armina Hill and husband OF
Chicago, returned home last week,
after spending two weeks at the
Hill Top cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mautz and son
Daryl of Philo, and Malva Hall of
GAINESVILLE spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. M. A. Osmer.
Mrs. velecta Blackburn is recov-
ering from an attack of laryngitis.
Prof. Ralph Ogan and sister Mil
dred and Mrs. Flora Ogan of New
Concord, were callers here Saturday
evening. enroute to Bristol, being
called there by the critical illness
of Mrs. Ogan's sister, Mrs. Edna
Gilliland.
Mrs. lone Rhoads is giving her
residence a coat of paint, Chas.
Mullen doing the work.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18
North Bristol
District Missionary Meeting

The district missionary meeting
held at Bristol, Saturday, was well
attended. For the morning pro-
gram Mrs. Rosa Fouts of the Nc
Connelsville society had charge of
devotionals. with the theme 'The
Field Is the World after which
Mrs B. N Winner president of the
Athens presbyterial, gave very in
teresting report of the synodical
meeting at Wooster. Rev. Ralph
Johnson of Middletown was present
and told in a very interesting way
of his work at one time, and his Wis
it back just few days before at
Dog Town. a little mining town
| near Cambridge. In the afternoon
the Presbyterian Guild of McCon-
nelsville had charge of devotionals,
led by Mrs. Wagner, using for her
topic Stewardship. Miss Irene Nc
Dowell, C. I. & /. worker at Doan-
Vile. gave a splendid talk, telling of
| her work in and around Doanyllle.
Miss Charotte Wilson spoke on the
Japanese which was also very in
teresting. Dinner was served at
the noon hour by the ladies of the
church.
This community was well repre-
sented at the Lancaster fair, Friday
and Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Hosom and children of
the west side are visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Vorhies.
Mrs. G.. A. Richey who spent sew
eral weeks with her sister, Mrs.
James fisher in GAINESVILLE, return
ed home Monday.
Mrs. Jane Scott of Duncan Falls
is visiting friends here.
Don't forget the school of mis-
sions held at Bristol, Thursday ev-
ening. Much interest is being TAX
en- in these meetings, by both old
and young.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Henderson,
Harley Little and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Flanders, together with
| the Anderson Scott and Flanders
| families of Bear Run, went to
GAINESVILLE. Saturday, and spent the
day very pleasantly with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Shaner.
Miss Pauline Shaver who had
severe heart attack recently, is
slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Ray will
move soon to the grange property,
recently vacated by Roy Ramfeld's.
Wilbur Henderson's who we
said were locating in McConnels-
vile, moved to the Asbury Mahon
farm. instead.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18
Meigs

Wilbur Henderson and family
have moved from the Trott farm to
the F. A. Mahon (Conner) farm
Lafayette Hall and family from the
Reeder (Huffman) farm to the Ev-
erett Wells.
Oh Can You See
At the Ellis Foster farm there is
a stalk of cane on which two ears
i of pop corn have started. We have
no doubt that If the season was
long and hot enough, balls would
develop.
Mrs. Baker came home Thursday
from her visit in Bloom.
We find by our poll of Bristol
township that we have 42S eligible
to vote at the coming election.
Bristol was represented at the
Lancaster fair, last week.
Elmer Henderson and daughters
Dorothy and Jean, Columbus, were
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18

Political Advertisement
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18
Unionville

w. w. Simcox and Elmer Kirk
patrick attended the Lancaster fair,
Saturday.
r. w. Barnes of Millgrove cele-
brated his S6th birthday Sunday, by
entertaining few immediate
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Beatty of
Four Mile creek celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary, Friday.
Walter Elliott has moved his
stone crusher to the Mrs. Eva Mum
mey farm, and is now spreading
crushed stone on the Duvall road
near this village The stone quarry
which is located on the Mummey
farm is expected to produce suffi-
cient stone to surface the Duvall,
Heron and Bozman roads. A num-
Der of local men are employed in
the quarry.
Allen Barnes of South Creek road
has a three acre meadow which he
has cut three times this season. and
has procured Is loads of hay from
this small tract or ground.
This community was saddened
last week to learn of the serious
illness of Mrs. Bliss Allen of Nc
Connelsville. We hope for her
speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sandal of
Coshocton were over Sunday Wis
itors with her mother, Mrs. Alice
Murray.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Whitney of
Steubenville called on friends here
Friday.
The first frost of the season ap-
peared here Saturday morning.
One thing we are assured Of this
fall is that it will not be a hard
cider campaign.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18

down to the farm Saturday night.
Several friends helped Howard
Sines celebrate his birthday, Sun
day.
Orville Ray and family of Cross
Roads spent Sunday at Olner Rays.
Mrs. Lizzie Mcconnell and Mrs.
Alice Torbert attended the funeral
of their aunt, Mrs. Stokes, at Hack
ney. Sunday. Your scribe accompa-
MED them. We counted 81 rela-
tives. If we made any mistake we
missed some.
Ben Haines will soon have men
at work cutting timber for saw
set. Shook & Dingey have the con-
tract of saving the lumber, which
will be used in building a barn.
A $40 mills addition over and
above the 10 mill limitation for the
schools of Bristol township, will be
voted on at coming election. They
tell us it will lose, but we will vote
for it right or wrong. And now let
us say that it wouldn't hurt the ef-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18

ficiency of the schools to cut out
some of the while collared gentle
men, and cut the salary of the rest.
Freezing weather was recorded
here Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. Shook and
son Richard, South GAINESVILLE, were
callers at the home of your scribe.
Pearl Ray accompanied them home
for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. Stanley Radcliff and young
son Jack came to the village Sun
day, from the home of Mrs. Rad
cliffs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
Henderson. where Jack first became
citizen of Morgan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18
Stockport

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Fuller of Co.
lumbus were week end guests OF
Mrs. G.. p Justice.
Miss Mabel Allard who was op-
Grated upon for appendicitis, at
Good Samaritan hospital, GAINESVILLE
is slowly recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs Kennard Cross and
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Reed
GAINESVILLE, and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Dupler of Athens, were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cross
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Broomhall
and Mrs. n. II. Hawkins and daugh-
ter Lauribel were dinner guests
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w
Broomhall.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Dewitt motor
ed Sunday to Millersport.
Helen Blanche Faires who has
not been 50 well the past several
days is slightly improved.
Webb Chapter, No. 337, o. E. s.,
will meet in regular session this
Thursday night.-Lucia White, w.
NJ Besse Mercer, Sec'y.
D. A. Van Fossen has returned
from business trip to Columbus.
Mrs d. S. Van Fossen had as her
guest the past week, Mrs. T. J..
France of Lancaster.
The Ever Faithful Sunday school
entertained Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. d. S. Van Fossen.
Mrs. Jane Allard who has been
visiting her daughters Mrs. Jack
Carr of Roseville, and Mrs. A. r..
Adrean of McConnelsville. has re-
turned to her home, accompanied
by Mrs. Adrean who will stay with
her indefinitely.
Mr.. and Mrs Scott Heathering-
ton of Marietta were callers here,
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale woodward Of
Sharpsburg visited Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Van
Fossen.
]. o. Dewitt and sister Miss Ina
Dewitt, Cleveland, spent Friday with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. W..
Dewitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Ball and son
Douglas and K w. Dulaney motor
ed Saturday to Cleveland where
they spent the week end with Mr..
and Mrs. John Dulaney. Mrs. En-
lily Dulaney who had been in Cleve-
land and Medina accompanied them
home
Mrs. Cross who had been visiting
her daughter Mrs. Jas. Linley and
family has returned to her home at
Akron.
Mrs. Jesse Choguill and daughter
Madeline who had been visiting the
formers sister, Mrs. Celia Bacon,
have returned to their home at
Syracuse, N. Y.
Elmer Henery and Homer Lane
attended the Lancaster fair. Fri
day.
Jos. Henery, Columbus, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs J. L. Henery
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan Medley and
children of Columbus were week
end guests of her mother, Mrs.
Howard Leasure. Mrs. Leasure and
son Kenneth Parsons accompanied
them home for few days visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18

ment floors of the gymnasium and
the bleachers have been completed.
The brick laying will start again
Tuesday.
Miss Beryl Cone, critic teacher of
vocational home economics, visited
the home economics department of
M. & M. high school, last Tuesday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18
Cumberland Rt.

Friends and neighbors to the
number of so gathered at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Wheeler, on
Thursday evening, Oct. IL. The
gathering was in the nature of a
farewell party for Mr.. and Mrs.
Wheeler and son Charles. who left
Sunday to make their home with
their son Arthur of Cadiz. Supper
was served and Mr.. and Mrs. Wheel
er were presented with Bible from
members of the Oak Grove church.
We regret very much to lose these
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-10-18
NJ. & M. SCHOOL NOTES
Agriculture

M. went to Fleming, to the expert
ment farm, Sept. 25. Each student
who went was required TO write a
report of his trip The best 20% of
the reports were chosen by Mr.. Bur-
dick and sent to Fleming to COM
pete for cash prizes. The boys
whose essays were sent are Robert
Campbell, Robert Parmiter, Alva
Hall, Donald Ham, Johnnie Porter,
Harry Richardson, John Richard
son.
M. & nj. Wins
The Big Reds of M. & M. defeat
ed the Crooksville team, 19 to o.
The Big Reds, "riled' because of
defeat by their smaller opponents
the week previous, took the Red and
Black by storm. In defeating Crooks
Vile, the sons of the twin cities
used power alone. Almost every
play was line buck. The Big Reds
riddled Crooksville's line through
out the game.
After the Glouster game, Coach
MdTQutS uIdue SHllt III tue DdCh-
field, putting Big Dave Ross at full
back, and Club Gaylord at left
tackle. This turned out to be a very
good shift, as Big Dave carried the
ball almost continually, averaging
from five to eight yards try.
In the first quarter M. & M. kick
ed off to Crooksville. 1t was at this
time that Crooksville made their
best showing of the game. marching
the ball down the field for 40 yards
M. & M. got the ball on downs on
their own 20 yard line. and from
then on it was all M. & M. No scor-
ing was done in the first period. In
the second quarter, after a long
march down the field, Grubb took
the ball off the left side for a touch
down. The try for extra point fail
ed In the third quarter M. & M.
backed the Red and Black up to
their own goal line. and Ross plung-
ed over for the touchdown, and a
moment later added the extra point.
In the fourth quarter Grubb inter-
cepted pass for a big gain, and
Ross charged over for the touch
down. The try for extra point fail
ed The line played a fine game
and had they not opened up the
holes, Ross would not have been
able to make such gains. The play
ing of the team as whole was
much better than it has been this
year.
This Friday the Big Reds meet
Gene Mechling's strong New Lex
ington crew. New Lexington is the
only team in the league that has
line equal in weight with M. e M.
They also have backfield that has
speed, power, and deception. Both
teams have been pointing to this
game all season, and it will, with
out a doubt, be the battle for the
league mpionship. The lineup:
M. & M. Crooksville
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Evening star., 1934-04-22
Ill Smith Ought to Knoo0 "Uncle John"
Sei7ers, Whose Unique 49, Year Diary
Is the Result of His Great Passion for
<Lookimg at the Reco,a.'' .

kitchen. Here he eats, sleeps, reads, and
records to the hour and minute, anything hap
pening that interests him.
The house was once Just an ordinary little
white house, but now it's retreat in the
midst of wilderness.
In 1924 Mr.. SEWERS set out grove OF maple
trees. There were GA of them and he set them
four feet apart. They have grown until it is i'm
possible to take q picture of any of the house
except an east-end gable.
In the Summertime this grove IS veritable
arbor of green beauty, and hundreds OF birds
gather there for feathered revivals Each
morning Uncle John gives his birds fresh
pan of water.
AR SEWERS does not conf1ne his kind
wi ness however entirely to birds. and he Is
certainly not the disgruntled old sour-neck one
would expect to find as an old man
living by himself and his memories.
In his pockets can always be found four
things: The key by which he locks his back
door. his tobacco sack his pipe and two pocket
fuls Of candy. He likes candy himself and eats
lots of it, but the neighborhood children usually
get most Of one of his daily pocketfuls He
doesn't give them any out of the other pocket
because that is included in his records.
Almost two years ago Uncle John became
possessed of an idea. He had read about a
dietitian estimating 1855 pounds Of food as
necessary to keep body and soul together"
during the course of one year. Estimated?
Yes, lots Of people can estimate, but did any
body ever weigh every ounce Of food he ate
and see for himself? Here was q new field for
Uncle John and he entered It with happy an
ticipations.
He procured pair Of sturdy scales that
weigh very accurately, and set them on the
little pine table of of which he eats In the
kitchen. Beginning, then. January 1, each
morning when he cooked his oatmeal or fried
his eggs he weighed each article of food
separately and noted it in one Of his largest
books.
At noon and night his meats, vegetables.
bread, and every article Of food were weighed.
and thus he continued 365 days. with q very
careful account kept Of every weight.
No claims are made that John SEWERS Is an
average man. so there can be no argument with
the estimate of the dietitian, but his total