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The Washington times., 1934-09-05
He Objects

Montmorency, a huge colored
gentleman, sat dejectedly while
being tried for robbery. All
through the trial, whenever the
district attorney said anything,
Monte's lawyer leaped to his
feet and cried:
"I object! I object!"
The same words were re-
peated over and over again. Il
object! I object!" And Monte
just sat and listened.
The trial over, the judge
called Monte before the bar.
II hereby sentence you," he
said slowly, Ito 20 years in the
penitentiary."
Twenty years." repeated the
culprit. did yo' say 20 years,
boss?"
The Judge nodded. Monte re-
garded him mournfully.
Boss" he declared, "Ah has
been pretty quiet all through
dis trial. But now, sub, I gotta
object mahselfT"
A brilliant bit Of African dia-
logue, as reported by Alvin
Hamburg:
First Cannibal. Gosh, ah
feels awful sick.
Second Cannibal. - Someone
you ct, no doubt.
A report from the Broadway
sector has it that one of the
new cafes will furnish gigolos
to it's female patrons without
any cost whatsoever.
What-no lover charge?
The real trouble with condi-
tions today is that half the
people are waiting for their ship
to come in. And the other half
are waiting for their horse to
come in!
The Washington times., 1934-09-05

cor more likely, the uShers at
that hour.) The inkeeper, his son,
hired man and kitchen maid will
serve the guests. Along about
1885,. the distant rumbleS of thun.
der will become more pronounced,
and at $40 Mr.. Cohan'S "The
Tavern" will begin in the midst
of a raging storm! AS usual, the
cowbell will warn of the plays
opening.
AS for the intermission, '"The
Tavern" is a two-act drama-the
house lights will come on at the
proper time, the audience will
stroll out into the meadow,
shortly before the second act is to
begin. the cowbell will ring again.
But "The Tavern" will not close!
The Washington times., 1934-09-05
By

are starting to wear me down:
This little piggy went to market,
"ThiS little piggy stayed home;
"This little piggy had roast beef,
"This little piggy had none
"He was on a diet!".
Famous saying. Revised by
Ed East:
Take care of your pennies
and the dollars you leave will
take care of somebody else."
The Washington times., 1934-09-05
Sign Tango Star

Paramount has signed Carlos
Gardel, Argentine tango dancer,
for an appearance in THE Big
Broadcast Of 1885"
The Washington times., 1934-09-05
THE VOICE OF
Broadway
BY Louis SObOl-
Obituary!

Obituary!
I know three of us who will weep genuine tears
over the death of Russ Columbo.
One is gentleman of Broadway and Hollywood
who was responsible for the handsome Italian
boys first successes-but quarreled with him and
hadn't even spoken to him in ten months mean
Con Conrad, the song writer
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
REDEEM

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Legates anC
son, Howard, Jr., of Wilmington
have returned home after spending
a part of their vacation with Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey Penuel.
The Ladies Aid was entertained
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs, Charles
Golden Thursday evening and was
largely attended. Net proceeds for
the evening were between S12 and
$13. The Ladies Aid quilt which is
beautiful, was on display, and much
credit is due Mrs. Golden, as she is
chairman of the committee for the
quilt. Our next meeting will be held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Donovan the first Thursday evening
IN August Everybody invited. Come
and enjoy fine evening with US.
The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. BENJAMIN Morgan ca Mon
day morning and lef a. five pound
BABY girl.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret
West was held in McColley's NJ. E.
Church, Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock with Rev. Archer OF Chester
town, Md. her former pastor. offici-
ating. Mrs. West was 10f years OF
9g, in June and was known as
Aunt Margaret. She made her home
with her son. Garfield, near Stock
ley. She leaves several children.
grandchildren, great Grandchildren
and host of friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Donovan en-
tCrtained a few friends on Tuesday
night of the past week. Their guests
v ere as follows. Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Legates and son. Howard. Jr. of
Wilmington, Harvey Penuel and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Walk
er. Mr.. and Mrs Robert Yeasey. At .
ter 8 jolly evening, refreshments
we're bountifully served aud much
enjoyed by all.
William Jeff~'As is in Philadelphia
a this writing seeking a position.
Rev. and Mrs E. N. Wright of FL
lChdale were entertained at dime
Friday by Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Smith.
samuel Loockerman, Miss Mae
of near Milton and
Miss Ruth Todd of Wilmington,
NCtN GhNDN1 VI AP-s bAN
Mrs. Robert Veasey. Miss Todd will
spend sometime with them.
airs. oJseph Penuel and daughter,
Miss Myrtle. of Georgetown, spcat
he past week with relatives in this
;icinity.
Elmer Lake was a Sunday visitor
If Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Donovan Of
near Milton.
Newton Rendfrey and Albert Bris-
CIV were Ocean City visitors on
last
Little Betty Penuel is spending
with her grandmother,
Yrs. Joseph Penuel in Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Burton en-
ertained over the weekend rela-
ives from Philadelphia All motor
d to Bethany Beach Saturday eve
ting
Nj and Mrs. Grover Donovan of
= llmington were guests Of Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Oliver Jester the past week.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20

Horace Webb mado. a business
trip TO the City of Brctherly Love
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Reynolds
and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fishc= en-
joyed an extensive motor trip on
Sunday.
Misses Helen and Hannah Lynch
with girl friends of Milford enjoyed
camping last week at Oak Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans Morgan ac-
companied by friends were at Re-
hoboth on Sunday.
Alton Timmons, young son of Mr..
and Mrs. c. A. TimmOns, was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Ellie
good and Miss May Thayer at
Slaughter Beach ON Monday.
C. A. TimmOns, passenger and
freight agent of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, at this point, accompanied
by Mrs. Timmons and sons, Alder
son, Jr., and Alton, are on their an
nual vacation and will spend sever
al days of this week at Rehoboth
and then they will go to New Jersey
and spend some time with relatives
residing there. They will be away
about two weeks.
Many of our people are attending
the church services being held in
the pavilion at Slaughter Beach.
They say that the Rev. Mr.. Irwin of
the Presbyterian Church Of Milford
preached a very fine sermon last
Sunday. Rev. Robert Frazier. the
blind evangelist of Philadelphia.
will be the preacher next Sunday
Rev E. n Wright left Monday for
Collegeville, Pa, where he will at
tend summer school for ten days.
Church Affairs
Church school class No. 6 was en-
tertained July Is at tire home of Mr.. !
and Mrs. I W. Ellingsworth.
The next meeting of the class will |
be held at Slaughter Beach in the :
month If August. where a "doegie"
and m&rshmallow roast will he the
feature of the evening.
" atch for the date.
Sunday services: 10 a. IN. Church
scEcol : p m. EpwOrtl l-e1Guc.
Mrs. Elwood Lynch leader. rs the
pastor will be away over Sunday,
VIC have not been informed If mere
will be any preaching services on
SUNDAY.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20

measures shall become permanent
and whether we should continue to-
ward further RECOMMENDATION of our
people in their daily activities"
Citing specific instances of at
tempts to expand bureaucratic pow
err, Senator Byrd said:
1T is the nature of bureaucrats
to absorb power very much as a
sponge absorbs alcohol. The possess
sion of power is a constant tempta-
ton to use it and to attempt to in
crease 1t. Amendments to the agri-
cultural adjustment act introduced
at the request OF Secretary Wallace
provide a case, in point. These
amendments were declared to be
merely clarifying, while in effect
they gave the Secretary of Agricul-
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20

The Young Peoples Branch of tn,
Lillian Cade W. C. T. U. will hold {
bake on Saturday, July 21st at II
a. m, in the Conner building. There
will be on sale dressed chickens
cakes, pies, candy, rolls and other
things. Come and help these young
folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson and
family, of Darby, Pa, have been
spending a few days with MIR. and
Mrs. Elmer Messick.
DR.. and Mrs. Francis E. Borzell,
of frankfort. Pa, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Maull, of Sharon Hill, Pa,
spent the weekend in Milton, at the
Maull summer home.
MIR. and Mrs. Robert Hethering-
ton, Miss Mary Hetherington and
Miss Evelyn Tagg, of Sharon Hill,
Pa. spent several days last week
with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brett.
Scouts Robert Lingo. Robert
Black, Jr.. and David Dutton, Jr..
have returned home after spending
two weeks at Rodney Scout Camp.
on the Chesapeake Bay.
Charles Lane, colored, aged IS
years, died at a Milford hospital on
Sunday morning after an illness of
several months. Funeral services
were held on Tuesday at the home
of his foster mother Lydia Hester
Burton. and interment made in
Bethel cemetery.
Miss Edith Wilson. of Philadel-
nh aarn
Charlotte Wilson with a party. given
in honor of Mrs. wilson's birthday
anniversary. Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ
WEIGH of Milford were host and
hostess to the following relatives:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Conwell, Miss
Edith Wilson of Philadelphia, Char
ence WEIGH, Jr., and Miss Hilda
Sockrider of Milford. Mr. and Mrs.
George Malcolm, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. |
of Milton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter C. WEIGH |
have returned from a visit with the |
latter's relatives in Iowa and Mis-
souri,. On their way en- route they
visited the Worlds Fair
Mr.. and Mrs Charles A. Burrows
and children. of Philadelphia, are
occupying their cottage at Reho-
both.
Milton will be represented at Re-
loboth on July oath, when the Sus-
tex County Christian Endeavor
Union will hold a rally in West
Minister Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Malcolm are
moving from Milton to their home
n Smyrna
Robert Hetherington, Jr.. of Phila-
lelphia. is spending the week with
David Dutton, Jr.
The NJ E. Sunday School picnicked
t Riverdale, on Indian River, on
tuesday.
Lester Clendaniel is having his
on Broad street painted and
epaired inside and out. and install
1g electric lights.
After a two weeks vacation the
Y. f. Graves garment factory re-
umed operations on Monday.
Mrs. Cleave Reed of Camden. n. j.,
listed Miss Loletta Belts over the
-eek-end.
Mrs. Cove Lynch of Georgetown
pent few days with her sister.
Irs. William Pettyjohn.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
Liberty or RECOMMENDATION?

WashingtOn-Government bureau
Gratis, now enjoying unprecedented
powers. are preparing to renew
their drive at the next session of
Congress for further RECOMMENDATION
of the American people. according
to U. S. Senator Harry F. Byrd
(Democrat) of Virginia.
In an article entitled Liberty or
RECOMMENDATION? written especially
for the Washington Star. Senator
Byrd reviewed some of the inroads
that bureaucracy has made upon in
dividual liberty through emergency
laws, and said: To-day we are fac
ed with the issue of whether such
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20

ture an absolute Dictatorship over
every food producer, food distribu-
tor and food manufacturer in Amer
lea.
"If these amendments had been
adopted the Secretary would have
been the supreme car. with power
TO say who should live and who
should die. Happily for the country
I think, the amendments were de-
feated, although desperate efforts
we're made to secure their passage.
The attempt, I am told, will be re-
newed at the next session"
Government by bureaucracy is
the most costly government in the
world. It is inefficient because 1t Is
operated from Washington by men
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
COKESBURY

! Tickets for Harrington Fair which
is to be held next week can be Sc
cured through the All Club mem
bers. They are for S1.00, a saving
of SOC on the three. Please get them
from some of the All girls who are
Misses Thelma and Doris King, Es-
Their Hill, Ada Warrington. Jeanette
Hastings, Irene Isaacs, Ruth Isaacs
and Loleta Wilson.
Services at Cokesbury NJ. E.
Church as usual Sunday school at
10 O'Clock. Preaching at II a. m.
This is the last service until Sep
TENDER
The Ladies Aid met at the church
July II with a good attendance.
The entertainment was fine. A hot
doggie picnic was planned for the
Aid members to be held at River
dale Park the evening of August l..
Hope all Aid members will be pies
ent. An entertainment is being plan
ned by Mrs. Nora Isaacs and Mrs.
Harley Wilson.
Announcement has been made cf
the marriage of Miss Sallie Lamb
den, of Arlington, Pa, daughter of
Joshua ]. Lambden, to Burton Le-
Roy Pinkerton, Jr., of Philadelphia,
which took place July IA, in Abing-
ton Presbyterian Church. Miss
Lambden was a graduate of George
town High School in 1920; taught
school one year and entered the I'm
iversity of Pennsylvania, studying
for a nurse. In 1925 she graduated
and entered the Arlington Hospital
as supervisor of the X-ray Depart
ment. Mr.. and Mrs. Pinkerton will
live in Jenkintown, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Carey and
daughter of Philadelphia, are spen-
ding a few days with the latter's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Isaacs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Isaacs, Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Messick have been
on a trip in Virginia.
We have been informed that Dam
iel ]. Short, formerly of this sec
ton, but now resident of George
town, one of the workers of the Re-
publican party, will be a candidate |
for Sheriff of Sussex county this
coming election.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hastings and |
family were Laurel visitors last |
Sunday for dinner.
Mrs. Martha Hastings is spending
some time with her niece at Mil
ford.
Mrs. Douglas Hill and son are
in Philadelphia where her husband
Is employed.
Miss Velma Short of Georgetown
is spending few days with her
aunt, Mrs. Ollie Spicer.
Harvey Warrington is repairing
MS home with addition of a kitch-
IN.
Mrs. George Jester spent last
week in Philadelphia as guest If
Ter daughter.
MIR. and Mrs. Ernest Wilson Of
iear Seaford were guests of the for
lIer's parents, Mr.. AMI Mrs. HsrleyJ
ilson last Sunday.
Miss Elsie Mae Benson of Seaford
s spending a week with her cous-
q. Miss Loleta Wilson.
George Truitt. grandson of Mr..
nd Mrs. George Isaacs has a posi-
ion as teacher az Lord Baltimore
'chool for the next year
Mrs. Annie Savage has returned
0 her home ate spending few
avs with her daughter, Mrs. Ella
fleetwood.
Joshua Lambden, Mr.. and Mrs.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20

who have not the business ability or
personal knowledge possessed by
those engaged in the particular in
dustry which the bureau controls. II
is costly and inefficient because the
vast activities Of the people Of this
country cannot be administered
from Washington.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
Peas are q
MGinstGy

JULIUS CAESAR was waxaed
to beware the Ides of March.
y The housewife should also be-
ware the "Fds" Of March-"Pd
| like to serve a hearty dinner to-
night but can't AFFORD a roast"
I'D like to fix something more
appetizing but / haven't the
time. I'D give anything II I
could think of a new and interest
ing dish" How often she says
things like that in this month of
uncertain weather and very GER
tain appetites!
In Julius Caesars day-and
long before-the housewife found
peas a first class standby In max
ing her IDS Of March" amount
to something more than vague
wishes. But the Roman matron
never dreamed Of the convenient
canned peas which stand on the
modern housewives kitchen
shelves waiting to help her out
with flavor and nourishment at O
very little cost.
A Sauce and a Salad
Here are two good pea recipes
to remember when you want to
serve the best dinner possible,
and you don't quite see how
you're going to do II. The next
time you feel the "I'ds" Of March
coming on, dress up salmon or a
meat loaf with
Pea and Copper Sauce: Melt
three tablespoons butter. Add
three tablespoons -four and stir
until smooth. Add the liquor
from one 11-ounce can of peas
and one and a half cups milk
slowly, stirring and cooking I'M
til creamy and smooth. Season
TO taste, add the peas and two
tablespoons capers. Serve very
hot.
Pea, Celery and Onion SALAD:
Combine one 11-ounce can Of peas
and one cup OF celery and mari.
nate them In a quarter Of a cup
Of French dressing for about an
hour in the ice box. Add half q
cup sliced onion, arrange on crisp
lettuce and serve. This serves
six.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
FIRST METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH

"The House Of Che Teaching Of the BOOK"
T. BAILEY. Pastor.
SUNDAY. JULY b.. 1884.
900 m-Class spiritual meeting
all good teachers
wilkins superintendent
Preaching by the Service helpful
to who attend.
Christ"
This motel
meeting.
thou u will do
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
"The House of Good Fellowship"
L. T. Gibson, Pastor
131 Washington st.
Sunday. July %. 1884.

Sunday. July %. 1884.
10 a. m.-Bible school. F. J. Gulick
superintendent.
IL a m.-Morning worship. Chill
dren's message. THE Rick of Hay.
Sermon. What Man Must Face"
Gen. 2:15: 81; SO.
6.45 p. m.-B. Y. P. U. Group No
in charge of the program.
7.30 p. m.-Evening worship. Chill
dren's message. THE Mother Hens
Costly Sermon" Sermon. Gods
Remedy for Sinners" Rom. SIS.
100 p. "Wednesday. Prayer
meeting.
Everyone who does not attend any
church is invited to come and wor-
ship with us.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
THE Friendly Church"
WILLIAM s. IRWIN. d. D.. Minister.


S. IRWIN, d., Minister.
SUNDAY. JULY %. 1884.
School Alive to the word OF God with classes for
all
a. m.-Morning worship Sermon
$50 D m.-Slaughter Beach services
M hrrsday-Md week meeting
the worst, need Christ all
Him The best place keep Christ
Hebrews gives this word of
Not aking ourselves together in order that
might in grace
THE Friendly welcomes to its services of inspiration
CCm worship with
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20

Granville. Lamhder and Mr.. and
Mrs. Linden Isaacs attended the
Democrat rally held at BridgeviIle
last Friday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
+CHURCH+
SERVICES
PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH
Rev. c. W. SchelhOuse. Pastor

Sunday. July %, 1884.
9.45 a. m.-Sunday School.
HOO a. m.-Preaching.
7.30 p. m.-Song and praise SER
vice.
500 p. m.-Preaching.
Mid-week prayer meeting every
Wednesday at 1900 p. m. A warm
welcome is extended to all.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20

No newspaper is worth two boots
in a barnyard that never steps On
anyone's toes.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20

This world is no place for cow
ards; a courageous sinner is more
at home here than a timid saint. -
Rev Harry Emerson Fosdick.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20

A wide open town and a lawless
town mean the same thing.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
Doing Her Bit

Hint hope you'll dance with
me tonight"
Her-@Oh, certainly. I hope you
don't think / came down here mere
ly for pleasure. "-Sundial.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20

Don't forget to patronize the home
town ball team.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
ST. JOHNS r. C. CHURCH
Rev. Alfred A. Jones

Mass on Sunday at $40 O'Clock.
Benediction after mass.
Sunday school after benediction
Mass on the first Friday of each
month at 6 o'clock
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-20
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

OHhHoN Nm bVH4NNL OUOANAH
Branch of The First Church of
Christ. Scientist, Boston, Mass.
Services every Sunday at II a m.
Wednesday evening meeting, FIRST
in each month at D. M,
IN Grange Hall, Milford.
Evening star., 1934-04-10
Comp|exions and Poise
BY LOIS LEEDS.

@ EAR MISS LEEDS-Here are
q few Of my beauty prob
lens: % VIII you please
- tell me how I can clear my
skin? Does drinking water
help the complexion? Cd I haze
blond-brown hair and 1t is slowly be-
coming darker. I would rather have
fair hair and would like to know
some simple ways Of keeping it blond
and bright. 90 I am. 18 years of
age and am about feet 6 inches In
height. What is the correct weight
for girl Of this type? a. How can
one gain graceful gait and poise?
Thank you for your many helpful
beauty hints which appear in this
paper. MISS H.
Answer-For a local treatment first
cleanse the skin with a good cleans
ing oil or cream. Then wash with
warm water and q mild facial soap.
Rinse well In cooler water and dry
thoroughly. II your skin is inclined
to be dry apply good tissue cream
or oil and massage for few seconds.
leaving thin film Of the oily cream
on the skin overnight. II the skin
is inclined to oiliness, enlarged pores
and roughness, massage for few sec
onds with the cream or oil. Then
wipe it OF with tissue squares or a
soft cloth and apply q mild astrin-
gent mask. Saturate q thin towel
with mild astringent and hold 1t over
the face for a few minutes. Remove
and blot the skin dry. Then apply
your soothing skin tonic and allow
it to cry on the skin. Once or twice
week give your face q thorough
Evening star., 1934-04-10

thoroughly in warm water. For a
final rinse mix two tabIespoonfuls
baking soda and two quarts warm
water. Apply it evenly over your
hair. Leave it on for several seconds.
then rinse with tepid water. Dry
between warm towels. II you use the
amount Of peroxide with the quantity
Of water 1t will not narm the hair,
but bring out the bright tints. It Is
unwise to use undiluted peroxide on
the hair
(3) The ideal weight for a girl Of
your age and height is between 125
and 135 pounds.
(D Practice correct posture when
sitting, standing or walking. Dane
ing. tennis and swimming are excel
lent exercises for helping one to de-
velop poise and grace. Watch for
my talk on these subjects. Include
sufficient fruit and vegetables in your
menus every day. LOIS LEEDS.
Stenographer's Hips.
A Stenographer-If you will send
a self-addressed, stamped (3-cent)
envelope and ask for my leaflets, "In-
door Woman" Beauty Exercises" and
Reducing Hips, Thighs and Alb
domen," I feel sure that you will find
them helpful. I understand perfectly
what you are alluding to. You need
regular exercise every day to coun-
teract the tendency. The cramped
position over desk often causes
round shoulders, flabby hips and
heavy waistlines. Once week give
your face and neck a thorough mas
sage and a mild bleaching pack. Ask
for my leaf1et, "Sallow Compilations,
when you write; the directions are
given In detail for the massage and
pack. LOIS LEEDS
(Copyrisht. 1934.D
Evening star., 1934-04-10
Who Are You?
The Romance of Your Name
BY RUBY HASKINS ELLIS.

the story that q group of wanderers
discovered q refreshing well near
which they pitched their tents. Find
ing it such an agreeable place to live,
they made IL their permanent abode.
From that day these people were
known as the "Cold-wells." Later
on the name came to be q symbol Of
authority and wisdom, from cold
wold," the hazelwood or divining rod.
This was kept in the court rooms Of
Bavaria to signify justice and author
ity.
The name, Caldwell, was one of
prominence in England, from the
time Of the Norman conquest in 1906.
In Ayrshire, Scotland, 1t was q name
of great consequence. where. in 1349,
we find q Chancellor Coldwell. In the
Domesday Book the name was spelled
"Caldeulle."
John Caldwell was one of the first
Of the name to establish a home in
America. He was born In Noting
ham. England, and at the age Of 10
the General Court OF Massachusetts,,
in l643. His home was tn Ipswich,
Mass, where he Is referred to as q
''husbandman." although he and his
two sons were skilled in the art Of
weaving, their chief occupation.
The house bought by John Cald-
well in 1864 was used by his descend
ants for $50 years.
Descendants Of this settler are now
living In various sections Of the coun.
try.