davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
DAGSBORO

News arrived Saturday of the
death Of Marion Helm. in a Phila-
delphia hospital. She was daugh-
ter Of Pete Helm but spent her
childhood days here with her aunt,
Mrs. Maud Kitchens Funeral was
held in the NJ. p. Church Sunday.
lnterment in Red Mems Cemetery.
Mrs. Delbert Daisey and daughter.
Mary Ellen, spent Sunday in New
ark and Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs Ivan Hudson and
children and John Ritter and Ray
mOnd Dunkleberger of Wilmington
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson Hudson.
Truman Campbell. Preston Tim
mons, DIR. Edward ClOgG, Preston
West attended the races at Bowie,
Nd, Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Timmons and
children spent the weekend in Ches-
ter. Pa.
Gerald and John TimmOns of
Philadelphia spent the weekend
with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. A.
J Timmons.
MI anu MIS. raymond BfumDly
gave surprise birthday party Sat
urday evening for their son Abilene.
He received many useful gifts. Re-
fresbments were served.
Owing to a misunderstanding in
the date as to when the auditorium
of the J. NJ. Clayton School would be
available, we wish to correct the
date as to when the Cotton Town
Minstrel and Blackface Shutters
will appear in the said auditorium.
The date will probably be Wednes-
day, April 18th. Watch for posted
date.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
WILLIAMSVILLE
Near Rfausfonl
Church News

Church News
Sunday School at Williamsville
Church every Sunday at p. m.
Preaching at p. m. Everyone well
come here. Please keep i'm prayer
for the growth of this little church.
II ever there was a time in the his
tary of our nation when continuous,
persistent, prevailing prayer was
needed, il is right now. Prayer is
our expression of dependence upon
God and our appeal TO Him. With
out prayer we are helpless, but by
prayer all things are possible with
God.
Last Sunday 1t was impossible for
J. F. Elliott of Harrington to be
with us. However we were fortunate
in securing the services of Rev.
Bowers of the Nazarene Church of
Harrington. He delivered a very
interesting sermon.
Miss Kathryn Donovan and George
Tatman were elected as the two del
egates to represent Williamsville
Church at the Tenth Annual Youth
Conference of Kent County which
will be held in the Harrington NJ. +.
Church. Saturday, April 14th. They
will give a report of this conference
Sunday, April 18th at the Williams
vile Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Short, Miss
Gladys and Ida Clifton of Broadkiln
were guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Tatman Sunday morn
ing.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Elliott from
spent the past week whit
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Ell
liOtt of near Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs Nelson Meredith and
family and Cecil Meredith all of Har-
ringtOn called on Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred Collins and family on Sunday.
Mrs. viii German visited Miss
Kathryn Donovan one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott and
'amily. Miss Marie Elliott and Mr..
md Mrs. Fred Elliott motored to
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Prettyman
relatives from Whining
on. and also from Harrington re-
emily.
Miss Eleanor Brown was the week .
nd guest of Miss Pearl Harrington. Z
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
GREENWOOD


A meeting of the Luther Burbank
Chapter Of the Future Farmers, of
America was held by the Greenwood
agriculture boys, Monday night in
the Greenwood High School. I
The recreation period was taken
up in playing basketball. After the
recreation period business meeting
was held in the agriculture room.
Plans were made for the agricul-
ture boys to go to Georgetown and
play their F. F. A. basketball team.
The class is trying to raise money
TO take a trip this summer. 1t was
decided that a bake would be held
to get this money. The bake is to be
held Saturday. April IA. At the
present time, the boys are selling
seed to raise money for the chap
ter.
After discussion on various other
subjects, April rs was set for the
next meeting then the meeting was
adjourned.
The Kent County Band, under the
direction of Robert d. Simmons. will
present a program in. the Greenwood
High School auditorium. Friday ev-
ening, April 20, at o'clock for the
benefit of the Greenwood Grange.
AS an added attraction the Grange
will give the 25 minute comedy
sketch, "Hiram's Peddlers." Tickets
can be purchased from Grange mem-
bers Adults, 25c; children. 15c.
At Oakley NJ. P. Church, services
will be resumed Sunday, April is. at
three o'clock. The public is cordial
ly invited to attend. II the attend
ance and interest justifies it. wOr-
ship services will be held at regular
intervals on the succeedings Sun
days.
At Bethel NJ. p. Church: Sunday
school at 1890 a. m. Tuesday, April
Il, public supper in the community
house.
At Greenwood NJ. P. Church: $3.50
a. m. Sunday school, 1880 a. m.
worship. The sermon will
be the second in the series on LES
sons in Christian Mathematics" p.
m. Christian Endeavor. Leader, Miss
lean Houseman. Thursday, 1880 p.
m. Prayer meeting.
At Cannon NJ. P. Church: $3.50 a.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
OVERLOOK

Friday night, April 9Th, an old
fashioned social was put on by men,
bers of Mrs. Kelly's Sunday School
class in the social room of Lewes
Presbyterian Church. IL was a most
enjoyable affair and largely. attend
ed. After the program refreshments
were served and one of the most
enjoyable features of the evening
was the Spinning Wheel" demon
stration. given by Mrs. T. 7. Down.
ing of Overlook. 1t was interest
ing to match the process by which
at length the wool became yarn. Mrs.
Downs had on exhibition rugs which
she had woven.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Workman of
fredericksburg. have been guests of
their sister, Mrs. Willis Gooner and
family.
Mrs. Harry Davidson has pur-
chased a new Chavrolet touring car.
The EpwOrth League social will
hold their monthly meeting this Fri
day night. April 18th, at the home
of Green Birmingham.
Miss Frances Milman who has
been on six weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. James Lee, in Philadel-
phia. returned home on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Campbell.
Mrs. Ira Wells and Mrs. Harold Cor
man motored to Wilmington on
Tuesday to see their mother. who is
confined to her room with gall
trouble.
Rev. and Mrs. Ford returned from
Conference Monday. Glad TO well
come them back.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Richards,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Richards and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warrington at
tended a birthday party given Will
lam Johnson at his home in Broad
Kiln last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paynter Green en-
ertained at dinner last Sunday, |
Mr. and Mrs. Roy EllingswOrth and !
laughter. of Milton, and Mr.. and !
Mrs Roy Ritter of near Lewes. /,
Uland Johnson. who had two of |
lis toes cut of while saving wood, :
5 getting along as we'll as can be
at the home of his aunt, !
lrs. Albert Davidson.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
MILLVHLE

We are having beautiful spring
weather and our more industrious
people are busy in their gardens and
the first chores in farming.
The Rev. and Mrs. d. Moore have
been returned to Millville for an
other year.
The Rev. c. c. Derrlckson preach
ed an inspiring sermon In the Nj. Z.
Church Sunday morning while Rev.
Moore was attending Conference.
Peter Derrickson Of near here,
died Monday. Mr.. Derrickson was
much respected and will be greatly
missed. He leaves to mourn their
loss q widow, one daughter, Mrs.
Francis Hudson. one brother, Smith
DerricksOn Of Salisbury and two
sisters, Mrs. Alice Mcgee Of this
place and Mrs. Jas. II. Robinson,
twin sister. Funeral services were
conducted in st. Georges Church, at
Clarksville, and interment made In
the adjoining cemetery Thursday.
Capt. and Mrs. Clinton Evans and
children OF Philadelphia spent the
weekend at their summer home
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Steele and
Mrs. Allie Richards spent Sunday
with friends on Chincoteague Island.
Mrs. Thomas Long is very sick at
this time
Mrs. Edward ]. Daisy who has
been i'll is much improved at this
time.
Mrs. Mary A. QuilIen also shows
sign of improvement.
We wish to rectify an item that ap-
peared in the Frankford letter of
some weeks past, when free for
all fight" was mention, giving Mill
vile as its location. The correct adj
dress of that home. was FrankfOrd,
R. +. d.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
cAREYI.S

Farmers in this vicinity are get
ting their ground plowed for their
spring sowing.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Jones and son
Oliver visited the latter's father, VIM.
Brasure, Sr., on Monday.
Sadness was felt by this commun-
ity last Thursday when Miss Grace
Iva Cooper, youngest child of Mrs.
Allie Cooper, died Of pneumonia, af-
ter having scarlet fever for a few
days. She was two years and ten
months old. Fnterment was made In
the Georgetown cemetery, Saturday.
Wilson Hudson had charge OF the
funeral ceremony.
Mrs. Cooper came to this COM
munity from Georgetown last fall,
after losing her husband, the late
Amos Cooper, who was killed while
working for the State Highway De-
partment. She has the sympathy of
this community.
Mr. and Mrs. L. p. Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harley Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Jones, Mrs. Alice NJ. Jones, Oliver
Moore and Miss Reba Pusey were
among those to attend the confer
ence at Newark Sunday.
Tuesday night of this week a sur
prise birthday party was given to
Mr.. and Mrs. Green Mumford, in
honor of Mr.. Mumford's birthday.
There was a large crowd present
and Mr.. Mumford received many use
ful gifts.
L. p. Jones is sporting a new Chew
rOlet coach.
Services Sunday: Sunday school
at go. Glass at 8 o'clock. Everyone
invited.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
BOWERS BEACH

One of the most enjoyable parties
of the season was given on Saturday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Short at the Johnson Hotel. The
guests were. Mr. and Mrs Thomas
Moore of Magnolia. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Martin. Mr.. and Mrs. ChaS
Short. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Wilcutts.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Short, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Davidson. Mr.. and Mrs Will
liam ID. Camper of Frederick. Mrs.
Dorothy Miller and William S.
Davidson
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Forrest are
being congratulated on the birth of
a daughter. Dora Frances. born in
the Kent General Hospital. Dover,
April 6th.-
Mr.. and Mrs. George Spayd spent
the weekend in Salem. n. j.
Mrs. Laura Tribbitt spent a few
days last week in Philadelphia with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tribbitt
Frank Spayd, of Camden. y. j..
spent the weekend with his family
here.
William Short aud William S.
Davidson attended the Fox Hunter
banquet on Thursday evening at
FELTON,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ewing have
returned home after spending the
past five months in the south.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitten Lynch and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack West of Phila-
delphia. spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Lynch.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sloan and
of Concord. were the
guests Of Mrs. J. p. Cross on Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Forney Scott and
children spent Saturday in Cam
bridge. Nd
Mr.. and Mrs. F'orney Scott and
children spent Saturday in Cam
bridge. Md
Alex, Fleming and Mrs Ruth
of Haddon Heights. y, j..
spent the weekend with their
mother. Mrs. $. Fleming.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
HARRISON

The ladies' of the Harbeson-C Cool
spring Home Demonstration Club
had their annual luncheon at the
home of Mrs. Joseph Hunter on
Tuesday afternoon. Those present
were, Mrs. Estella Vaughn. Mrs.
Florence Vaughn. Mrs. LOleta Robin
son, Mrs Ella Roach. Mrs. Clara
kopple. Mrs. Ella Hudson. Mrs. Eu-
genia Davidson. Mrs. Anna Walls.
Mrs. Alebrta Wagamon, Mrs. Ella
Wilson, Mrs. Virgie Veasey. Mrs.
Ethel Veasey, Mrs. Sallie Thompson,
Mrs. Alma Smith, Mrs. Emma Red
hefer. Mrs Esther Prettyman. Mrs.
Cora Prettyman. Mrs. Mayme Mar
tin. Mrs Meta Mason. Mrs. Margaret
Abbott. Mrs. Viola Hickman, Mrs.
Margaret Hunter. Mrs. Nora Ennis.
Mrs. Olga Davidson, Mrs. Effie
Davidson. Mrs. Edith Barker and
Mrs Jessie Lingo. A delightful af-
ternoon was spent. The club will
meet at the home of Mrs. A. W. HiCk-
man next month.
Mrs. w. o. Warrington is spending
some time visiting relatives in
Washington, D. c.
Jack HOrner of Wilmington spent
a part of last week visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. G. +. Veasey and family.
Mrs. Elva Mcgee is spending some
time with her daughter. Mrs. Gran
vile Bryan and family.
J. Hollis Dodd spent last Friday
at Newark, Del, attending confer
enCe.
Mrs. Meta Mason spent the week
end in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Parkhurst and
daughter, Phyllis Ann. and Mrs.
Edith Barker and daughter Lydia
spent the weekend in Haddonfield
and Atlantic City. N. J.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Veasey and
son Elwood Veasey. and Mrs. S. J.
Warrington spent a part of this
week in Wilmington.
Miss Ethel Warrington spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. G. II.
Koepple and family.
Mrs. Loretta Alt of Machiast,
Maine, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Grace Neargardt.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Powers
spent '''e weekend visiting rela-
lives /. Parksburg.. Pa.
The Dakes which were given by |
he aid and club netted $4,000. This
money will be placed on the ceme-
cry fund. The committee wish to |
hank all who helped.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
DRAWBRIDCE

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Campbell.
Mrs. Ira Wells and Mrs. Harold
Chorman motored to Wilmington on
Tuesday and visited Mrs. Elisha
Campbell who is very i'll at the home
of her son, John, in that city.
Miss Emma L0ockerman and Rod
ell Card spent Sunday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Luke CIehdaniel and
Mrs. Gladys Wilson.
Mrs. Sallie Warren and Edgar
Shockley entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
George Pepper and family on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Mitchell spent
Sunday with Harley Mitchell and
family of Harbeson. -tf
INLAND Johnson had the misfor-
tune to have two of his toes cut off
while saving wood at the home of
C. A. Davidson one day last week. He
was taken to the Beebe Hospital in
Eewes where treatment was given.
Mrs. David Reed, Jr.. spent Mon
day with Mrs. Alton Long.
David Reed, Sr., underwent an Op-
Grafton in the Beebe Hospital, Lewes
last week, where he is still a pa
tient, awaiting another operation as
soon as he regains his strength. His
many friends hope for him COM
plete recovery.
Mrs. Byron Smith has been con-
fined to her bed for the past two
weeks due to illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Lockerman and
children entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Manship and children of Mil
ton ON Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ehomas, Sr,
and family entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Lovinguth and daughter on
Sunday.
Services at Zion NJ. +. Church.
Sunday, April is. as follows: Sun
day school 2 p. m. Class service ;
y. m. 1880 p. m. Sunday evening
services. A special revival service
will be held instead of the regular
Epworth League services. This be-
ing the first of a series; one of
which will be held each quarter. The
pastor will be present and deliver
sermon. Your presence Is desired.
plant tho parden now.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
"The House of Good Fellowship"
l.. 7. Gibson, Pastor
131 Washington ST.
Sunday. April Is:

Sunday, April l5:
~ a. m.-Bible School. r. !. Gu
lick. superintendent.
II a. m. Morning worship. Rev. l..
T. Gibson will deliver a message to
the children and will also present
the morning sermon.
7:30 p. m. Evening worship with
"A sermon for the children.
7:30 p. m. Wednesday evening,
Prayer service.
1880 p. IN. Friday. April Is, tho
Sunday school hoard -wills meet at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs F. ]. Gu
lick.
Z p. III. Saturday evening. Junior
choir practice at the home of the
pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13

M. Sunday school. p. m. Christian
Endeavor. 1880 p. m. Preaching by
pastor.
The play. Everybody Happy?"
presented by members Of the Green
wood Church will be given in the
Cannon community house, at a date
to be announced in the immediate
future.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
IN MEMoRIAM

A tribute of affection and love to the
dear memory Of my dear husband and
father, A. c. Steen. who passed away.
April II. 1926:
Eight long years have passed,
Time does not heal my longing
But that faith in God brings comfort
and relief.
devoted wife. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
THE Friendly Church
WILLIAM S. IRWIN. D. D.. Minister.
SUNDAY. APRIL Is. 1884.

the God. with classes for
al and a Sunday
Costly Living and Cheap Re-
ligOn"
splendid meeting for
daughter attend
y me-
M. meeting of spirit
strength
discovery that while his worldly
gold his eternal interests abeT
in this
ourb be O second best God?
Sunday Destiny" ready? Everybody
ain" Everybody sharing in the that will
such loyalty
Friendly its life
with
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
+CHURCH+
SERVICES
PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH
Rev. c. W. SchelhOuse, Pastor
Sunday, April s. 1884

SUNDAY, April O. 1859.
9.45 a. Sunday School.
11.00 a. nn.-Preaching.
700 p. m.-SOng and praise ser
vice
500 p. n.-Preaching.
730 p. m. Observation-Disclosures
prayer meeting.
Come worship with us. you are
welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13

This world is no place for cow
ards: courageous sinner is more
at home here than timid saint. -
Rev. Harry Emerson FOsdick.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
FIRST METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH

"The HOnse Of The TeaChIng OF the BOOh"
LOUIS RANDALL. D. D.. Pastor.
SUNDAY. APRIL 5
a m.-Class meeting.
M Bible School, all departments
worship. "The Ministry the Spirit
645 m-Youmg Peoples nsprationa
n Living"
Worship ExremityGods
Opportunity
p mService for and meditation.
Bring your friends and worship with
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
AVENUE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

HerOn. d. D., Minister
APRIL Is. 1884.
a M. the Church School
M worship
Gas m.-D meeting of the Epwoth League.
p nj Evenin worship
pleased with the
of An HeTson will be
will be submitted to
TIN alton u at Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
ST. JOHNS R. C. CHURCH
Rev, Alfred A. Jones

Mass on Sunday at $50 o'clock.
Benediction after mass.
Sunday seIIoS4 -aReF beRedfctIon.
Mass on the first Friday Of each
month at 6 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13

Sunday School next Sunday at 10
O'Clock: class meeting at IL.
Epworth League at 1.3O p. M, by
the leader
Mrs. FredOria Lohand of Lewes
spent several days last week with
her sister. Mrs Margaret White.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

Branch of The First Church OF
Christ. Scientist, Boston, Mass.
Services every Sunday at il q. m.
Wednesday evening meeting, first
Wednesday in each month at 8 p. M.
In Grange Hall, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1934-04-13

Plant the garden now.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-04-17
FORWARD TO A SOVIET
AMERICA
R.A.S.

So. Chicago, Ill.
We from the Street Unit No.
1908 $50. Chicago, Communist
Party, District 8, send revolution
airy greetings to the Daily Worker
and all the revolutionary organiza-
tons for their relentless fight for
the freedom of our comrades.
Dimitroff, Popoff and Taneff, who
today, because of this uncondi-
tional fight, are safe in the only
workers land, in the Soviet Union
We from Unit No. 1903 pledge
a continuous mass mobilization of
workers, Negro and white, to carry
out the program of our Communist
Party. We are going to arrange a
banquet to celebrate the victory of
the international working class.
The amount which will be raised
is going to be forwarded to the
Daily Worker and the German
Communist Party.
On with the fight for the free
dom of the Scottsboro boys!
On with the fight for the free
dom of Tom Mooney!
Forward to working class gov
eminent in the United States.
FOR UNIT No. 1903,
Frank K. Batten, Unit Organizer.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-04-17

ming about 10 per cent, and No. 5
is running on about 40 per cent,
but No. open hearth, instead of
hiring more men from outside, they
are switching the men from one
shop to another.
At the present time they are run
ming about II furnaces with only
engines, and before the crisis, the
same II furnaces used to run with
4 engines. No. open hearth is
operating 6 furnaces with 2 engines.
The crane operators are driven from
Pitts Sisle Cranes to Mixer Pitts,
from there to the ladle cranes down
to the Stock Yard Seal-cranes, one
of the worst jobs in the whole
plant, hoisted up 80 feet above the
ground and with the lowest wages
paid.
Concerning the 44-inch blooming
mill, the workers have succeeded in
exposing one of the worst grafterS
in that department, but, fellow
workers, do not forget that there
was a partnership with Ed. Vol.
This partner happened to be the
plant superintendent, under the
name of w. T. Dean. Two Negro
workers, Bush and Robinson, made
the collection for Ed. Woll and w.
T. Dean.
All steel workers read our Shop
Paper, and they like it. One thing
ought to have it twice a month in
bothers us, and that is that we
stead Of once.
With the improvement of the
Daily Worker the workers are well
satisfied, and on many occasions as
I walk in the downtown districts,
in poll rooms and clubs, we are
having more discussions about the
Daily Worker than anything else.
The Daily Worker is spread out in
all directions of our town, and it's
well-liked.
I carry one or two 'Dailies" in the
mill. I just leave them on the
workers bench and SO some place
where I can watch as to who takes
it and what they do with it. Some
times workers take it, and if nobody
is around they start to read it.
Sometimes they put it away and
take it home.
Lately there are many more stools
In the mill than ever before, and,
to be frank with workers, most
of the stools are members of the
American Federation of Labor. Fell
lows that work too smooth with
the workers are the ones the work
ers should look out for
The A. F. of l. is talking about
organizing the workers, but when
j. Genes to getting into action, then
they act Different
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-04-17

ers whom he did not know, and as
he wanted to get acquainted with
them, he wanted them to join the
proposed club and set up a griev-
ance committee at once.
He further stated that the initia-
ton fee would be SO and he saw
no sense in the men paying dues
into an outside organization He
stated he was opposed to labor or
CARNATIONS. From the report, the
men seem to have been forced to
join the company union.
The Mesta Machine Co. is one of
the largest and best known ma
chine shops in the country and is
working now on war material. 1t
has always been notorious labor
hater, and low wages as well as poor
working conditions have prevailed
in their plant. The A. F. of L. has
been trying to organize this plant
recently.