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Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
Weddings
KEITH = WRIGHT

The wedding of Miss Esther Kath-
Ign Wright, daughter of Mrs. Lille
E. Wright, of Cheswold, and State
Senator Ernest V. Keith, of Dover,
took place Saturday afternoon at
1880 in the Peoples Christian Con-
gregational Church, of Dover. The
Rev. r. c. Helfenstein officiated. A
reception followed the ceremony.
Following their return from a we'd
ding trip Senator and Mrs. Keith
will reside in Dover. The bride is a
graduate of the Wesley Collegiate
Institute of Dover, and the Women's
College of the University of Della
ware. She is a member of the fac
ulty of the Frederick School. Sena-
tor Keith, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas " Keith, of Dover, a men,
Der of the Kent County Bar, is an
attorney of Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
ELECTED HEAD
OF DRUGGISTS
CComtiaued from Fiysf PaOs]

Of the PennsyIVabI Drug Com
pony; John \. Macdonald, of the
PbiiS delphia College of Pharmacy;
DR.. Leon Penn, doan OF the Sch1ol
Of Pharmacy at Temple University;
l.. V. Johnson, of st. Michaels, Nd,
past president of the Maryland
Pharmaceutical Society; Robert l..
Swain, of Baltimore. editor of the
Ma .land Pharmacist; NJ. Harrison.
of Baltimore.
ALI of them spoke on price sta
bili;ation and the urgent need for
1t through the action of the drug
nanI facture=s.
New members elected included.
ID C.. Blake, Wilmington, Robert II
NewsOme. New CassIe; Everett L.
Fl. an, Lewes; Harmon q. HO:nin"
and William ii. Hi : ll;c d, Whining
ton
Curing the aftecl0O1 there vas Il
card party at th3 hotel for the wO-
meh. The banquet was informal ami
tee speeches imprOmptn, all of the
speakers being among those who
hal addressed tina convention dur
ing the day. Music for the dance
which followed was furnished by
Adams Peninsuleers.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from July, 1904
Files of Milford Chronicle

James Prettyman of Philadelphia
has been visiting his father this
week
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David Sipple, of Philadelphia, was
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William v. Sipple this week.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Van Hickman are
the guests of MIR. Hickman's parents
at DagsborO.
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Misses Maude Shary of George
town, and Daisey Salevan of Bowers
Beach, were the guests of Miss Le-
tina Joseph a part of last week.
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Miss Laura Cole, of Philadelphia,
who is taking a course in the art of
professional nursing at the Ortho-
pedic Hospital is the guest of her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Nehemiah
Cole.
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Mrs. William Aldred is in ST. Louis
where she will visit relatives and
also attend the Worlds Fair. She
will be absent several weeks.
Howard Moore of Magnolia was
the guest of Mr. Harrington near
town ON Saturday and Sunday last.
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Harry Lofand, Esq, of Philadel-
phia, spent Saturday and Sunday
last in town as the guest of his
mother, Mrs. Mary LOfland.
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The first peaches shipped this sea-
son from Milford went last Wednes-
day from the orchards of Col. Theo-
dore Townsend. They were of the
early Alexander variety, and had
fine size and color.
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At the session of the Kent County
Levy Court, held at Dover last Tues
day committee consisting of Aaron
Woodruff, Collision and Knots was
appointed to report on the advis-
ability of building a new road to
replace the one recently washed
away in the Ninth district.
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The annual encampment of the
National Guardsmen will commence
next Saturday. July 10th, when the
local company from Milford will
start at 7.43 a. m.
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A few have threshed wheat in this
section and the yield has been very
good in most instances, while the
quality is fine. On IS acres of stock
land at CullentOwn, a suburb of Mil
ford. F. H. Kramlieh got 2S6 bushels
from the machine. DR.. James P.
Lofiand did not do so well, as he had
40 acres in, and it threshed only
$50.
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The crop of blackberries in this
part of Delaware is not more than
an average crop, but it is of excep-
tional quality; the sales in the city
markets have shown that fact. There
IS practically none of the early har-
vest variety, as they are winter
killed, but the Lucretia dewberry is
well, as is the Wilson where
hey have young patches of them.
are in the market in
air supply and the quality is fine.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
NAVY RECRUITING OFFICE
OPENS IN WILMINGTON

Chief Electricians Mate, NJ. r.
Roberts, U. S. Navy, has reopened
the Navy Recruiting Station in room
202, Old Federal Building, Sixth and
King streets, Wilmington. Applica-
tions for enlistment will be accept
ed for men between the ages of
seventeen and twenty-five, who can
meet the rigid physical, mental and
moral requirements, obtain their
parents consent and furnish au-
thentic evidence Of age. The office
is open from nine a. m. to four D.
m. ON week days except Saturdays
when ii closes at noon.
A young man enlisting in the
Navy in these days can look for
ward to several years of special
training where he can learn to be
an expert in some useful occupa-
ton. He develops habits of efficien-
cy, accuracy and self reliance and
every precaution is taken to see
that his moral and physical condi-
ton is of the best. II he wishes to
remain in the service he can reas-
onably look forward to advance
ment.
At the end of twenty years of SER
vice, provided he is found physical
ly and otherwise qualified to per-
form duty in time of war, an en-
listed man may transfer to the Fleet
Naval Reserve and be paid one
half of the base pay of the rating
be then holds.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
CAMP MEETING

The old Tyndal Camp Meeting will
begin July 14th, and close July 22nd.
The camp is located in sight of the
stone road leading from Georgetown
to Laurel, one-half mile from AS
bury NJ. f. Church. The meetings
will be under new management. A
full week of spiritual Old-time prayer
and praise meetings. Live up-to-
date gospel singing. and straight
gospel preaching. This promises to
be a real treat. Mrs. Anna YOst, of
Parkerford, Pa, will be present
through the week as singing evange-
list. Speakers, singers and work
ers will be present from all parts
of the shore. A special invitation Is
extended to workers to come and
help. Our motto is: "The Saints
Helped, The Sinners Saved" Rev.
and Mrs. McCOrkle, of Blades, Del,
will be in charge.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06

Miss Rhe Nelson, of Santa Paula
California, is the guest of DR.. and
Mrs. Clyde Nelson.
c. Homer Lyons and son Walter,
from Tappahannoc, Virginia, have
been visiting relatives and friends
this week in Delaware. He is a ma
tive of Sussex County, Delaware,
but went with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Lyons about forty years
ago to the Northern Neck of Vir-
ginia. where his parents managed
q large estate near Warsaw, Rich
mOnd County. Va. His brother, How
ard Lyons is prominent farmer
and granger, now living at Green
wood. Del. II is twenty-four years
since Mr., Lyons visited Delaware
and friends in Milford. He is only
81 years old and picture of good
health.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
ROAD WORK CLOSES
HIGHWAY TO TRAVEL

Surfacing of the ocean boulevard
between Dewey Beach and the In
dian River Inlet which began last
week will stop through traffic along
this road until about July Is when
the work is expected to be complet-
ed and the road thrown open be-
tween RehObOth Beach and Bethany
Beach; in the meantime, however,
fishermen are being allowed to
drive through to the point of Oper-
alton.
Many motorists have wondered
why the work could not have been
completed sooner. w. W. Mack,
Chief Engineer of the State High
way Department. explains that the
heavy rains of this spring held Lack
the preliminary work, and at the
same time, the road bed which was
built over this marshy stretch must
be left open for some time, until
the settling of the sub-grade should
be finished before the top coat can
be applied. Another important fac
tor is the pouring of the top coat
which must be applied under high
temperature. Hot weather is essen
tial for a good application and if the
present weather continues it will be
ideal for the final work and should
make a very good job.
When completed the project will
provide one of the best roads of its
kind in the State; completely dust
less and an easy riding highway
opening up a good stretch of shore
to fishermen and bathers, and also
providing a short cut to the lower
part of the State from RehObOth
Beach and Lewes. The short road
from Rehoboth Beach to the Bay
was thrown open to trafic on Mon
day.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
PERSONALS

Priscilla Mitchell, of philadelphia,
spent last week with Marjorie Fax.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cathrel Smith and
Mr.. and Mrs. Orion Smith of Allan
ia, Ca, have been visiting their par
ents, MIR. and Mrs. Caleb Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Woodward,
Mrs. X. II. AaronsOn and Mrs.
Blanche Goodwin. of BordentOwn.
n j., are expected tomorrow to
spend the day with Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry H. Brakeley.
Miss Lena Short left yesterday for
Roger, Michigan, where she will be
the guest of her brOther-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. John MunsOn.
Miss Short will visit Mrs. Dudley
G. Frazer and Mrs. A. d. Jones, in
Detroit, Ell route.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
INSPECTION OF
STATE AUTOS TO
START JULY l6
IContinHed from Rirf Pd0e1

lfbN EHs 4BN
State protects its citizens by re-
quiring high standards of purity
for milk which is sold. water which
is distributed for drinking purposes
food which is offered for sale, etc.
and requires the segratiOn of those
of our people suffering with con-
tagiOus disease, so the State by law
protects all of us from the menace
of other citizens who operate licens-
ed motor vehicles when mechani-
cally unfit"
The section of the State Motor
Vehicle Code governing the inspec-
ton and suspension of licenses of
unfit or unsafe cars is as follows:
1.-The Department shall rescind,
cancel, or suspend the registration
of any motor vehicle which shall be
determined by said Department to
be unsafe or unfit to be operated,
or to be not equipped as required by
law. ANY motor vehicle, which has
not been examined and determined
safe and fit for operation and found
equipped according to law by the
agents of the Vehicle Commission
er of this State between the fif-
teenth day of July and the thirty
first day of August of each year.
shall be cOnclusively determined to
be unsafe, unfit, or not properly
equipped by the Department"
Records of the Safety Council
show that last year 80 per cent of
all automobiles in the State under
went inspection during the first
twenty days of the campaign last
year. and that 40 per cent were re-
jected on the first trial. OF the num-
Der rejected 25 per cent had defec-
tive lights, while 20 per cent had
defective brakes.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
LOCAL BALL CLUB In
BATTING SLUMP
CCOntinErd from First Pase1

posed Mehady Of Harrington on the
mound and for a time it looked
like Milford might possibly exc out
a win. but careless playing again
took its toll and Milford dropped
another. 6 to 5.
In the afternoon fracas DonOway
and Yam" Locates had a pitching
duel, but DOnoway was not given
the support by his team that was
given Yam" by his and the result
was another win for Harrington, 4
to l.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
STARTS INSPECTION OF
OWN AUTOMOBILES

The Highway Department which
is one of the sponsors of the law re-
quiring all motor vehicles to be in
spected beginning July l6, starts its
work at home.
All the cars and trucks used in
the Department and the patrol cars
and motorcycles used by the High
way Police are always among the
filst to be inspected and display the
official inspection stickers and thus
set the example for all other car
oIes vtors.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
PHIPPIN PLEADS GUILTY
In ENTRY CASE, DOVER
[Conlirued from Fir,l Paarl


/ full possession Of alcoholic liquors
4 in violation of Delaware's Liquor
/ Control Act. In the case of the
Guy woman, she entered a plea OF
not guilty and had her case CON
tinued until the October term. AL
! win White pleaded guilty to the in
dictment and was given a sentence
of 500 fine and costs which he paid
and was released He cOntended he
had the liquor for his own use. but
admitted that he had it hid under
the house. The indictment against
/ the Bullock woman, was continued
To the October term.
A true bill of indictment was re-
turned against Isaiah Robbins. a
Negro. of murder OF the first degree
in the killing of William Benson. a
notorious character of Dover for
many years, on May 18th. in the
home of Jennie Guy on South Gov
errors avenue. His ease is sched-
uled TO be heard next Monday,
July 9Th.
Wilbert Wilson. of Dover. was in
dicted on charge of policy writing.
A plea of not guilty was entered by
his attorney. Melvin Hopkins. and
the ease will be taken up on Thurs
day.
Earl j. Bennett. against whom an
indictment was found at the April
term OF court for unlawful possess
sion Of alcoholic liquors. was in
dicted at this term for interfering
with prohibition officers.
Howard jefferson who was serving
sentence in Kent county Jail but
who escaped several months ago and
who was recaptured in Philadelphia
last week. was indicted for escape.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced
to serve eight months in Kent coun-
~ jail from the date of the eXpira-
ton of his first term which will be
July 2Oth
Sylvester Brooks. indicted for
breaking with intent to commit lar
ceny on June 2Sth. in the Kenton
railway station where he stole sew
eral articles and attempted to drive
OFF an automobile and truck. had a
long record of similar OffenSes for
which he had been jailed. and in
view of this fact. was sentenced by
Judge Harrington To two years I'M
in Kent county Jail and
10 receive 10 lashes.
Failure to appear in court on in J
iictments Of unlawful possession of
alcoholic liquor. resulted in capiases
being ordered for James {. Barrett.
md Disden Simmons. both residing
near Smyrna. Del |
NiSi Divorce DEGREES Granted
Judge Harrington. sitting alone in
he Superior Court. heard the fol-
owing divorce cases. in which de-
'rees nisi were granted: Joseph
Britt from ROsana Britt; Blanche
Martin from Patrick Martin. alias
larry Vlack; Floyd f. Joseph from
edna F. Joseph; Frances Virginia
'ewton from Marshall Give Newton:
lillian May Hatfield from Luther
Wyatt Hatfield: Anna J. Draper
rom William II. Draper: Hilda K.
larvel from Powell C. Marvel.
Decisions We're reserved in the
asses of Ethel NJ VOshell seeking
ivOrce from Herbert Voshell and
annie NJ. Wiley from William Lee
10y Wiley.
Three divorce cases were contin-
ed for aliases and four are still
ending for decisions.
From present indications there
ill not be jury trial at the present
uly term of court in the criminal
asses and as there are no civil cases
o be heard at this term, there will
L no need of jury in the Superior
curt.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
MIDDLETOWN'S DRY
LAW HELD INVALID
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to adopt the ordinance in question
limiting the alcoholic content of
spirituOus liquor TO be sold on the
premises to ten per cent.
The court states in its opinion
that Section "A of the Liquor Con-
troll Act provides that the commits
sion shall refuse to grant a license
to be used in any county or sub
division thereof. contrary to any
prohibitory law then in force in such
county or subdivision.
But" adds the court, this sec
tion is not controlling in the case
under consideration. because the or
dinance relied upon by the appellee
does not prohibit the sale of alco-
holic liquor, but attempts to regu-
late the alcoholic content of the al
coholic liquor licensed by the COM
to be sold"
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
GRANGE NEWS

Milford Grange will meet in regu-
lar business session tomorrow, Sat
urday evening, July 7th. at 8 p. m.
At that time Cheswold or Rural
Grange will deliver to Milford
Grange the Travelling Harrow" and
present the program. The chairman
of the ways and means committee
would like every member present as
business OF importance Is to come
before the Grange.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
REGISTRATION FOR VOTERS

Notices have been posted in each
election district in Sussex county
by the registrars appointed by Gov
ernor Buck, which proclaims the
registration days, when and where
all who expect to vote November 6,
1884, at the general election. The
first day will be Saturday, July 81;
the second day will be Thursday,
August 16 and the last day will be
Saturday, October 20. If you want to
vote-you must be on the registra-
ton list of your voting district en-
election day. Register early.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06

simultaneously with the death
of G. Thompson Reed on Tues
day came the deep regret of the
entire community for his pass
ing. His position at the Milford
Trust Co. had brought him in
contact with people in all walks
of life, and acquaintance ripen-
ed to friendships, for such was
Mr.. Reeds personality. Kind.
sincere and understanding in
his business associations, many,
too many, had learned to depend
on his judgment. AS an official,
as a friend. his going is deeply
mOurned.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
Impartial Witness

He-"Do you believe kissing is
unhealthy?
She-"I couldn't say-I've never
He-"You've never been kissed"
She-"I've never been sick.
Purple Parrot.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
County taxes are due now.

County taxes are due now.
Why the failure to curb the High
School on Lake View Avenue? Its
up to City Council and City Man
9ger to answer.
The Shawnee Home Demonstra-
ton Club will meet with Mrs. G. A.
Swanson on Friday, July 18th, at
. p. m. The subject to be discussed
is Jelly Making" All members
try to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06

lightful luncheon at the Pratt
Guest House in honor of Miss
Rhe Nelson, of Santa Paula,
California, who is spending some
time with DR.. and Mrs. Nelson.
The tabIes-six OF .them-weTe
lovely with Shasta daisies and
zenias from the Nelson garden
made a beautiful bouquet for
the mantel. Mrs. Nelson and
Miss Nelson received their guests
and then they found their places
at the tables. After luncheon
bridge was played. The guests
were Mrs. j.. Lynn Pratt, Mrs.
Arthur Derrickson, Mrs. Edwin
Messick, Mrs. William Smith,
Mrs. Bayard Wharton, Mrs.
Davis Grier, Mrs. August Fax,
Mrs. |. D. Short, Mrs. Frank r.
Grier, Mrs. c. d. Holzmueller,
Mrs. Carlisle Collins, Mrs. Her
man Johnson, Miss Margaret A.
Simpler of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs.
Remsen Barnard, Mrs. Wilson
Vineyard, Mrs. S. NJ. D. Marshall,
Mrs. ]. Postles Hammond, Mrs.
John W. Burris, Mrs. Elmer Will
liams, Miss Lena Short, Mrs.
Wilbert Joseph, Mrs. George H.
Draper, Jr., Mrs. Lester Adkins
and Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06

How do the writer's of film seen
arios get new ideas?" asks writer
They dont.-Punch.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06

Of interest to local people was
the wedding of Edwin l.. Fisher,
to Miss Frances MATS, of Phila-
delphia, in that city, on Satur-
day, June Both. Mr.. Fisher is
a member of the firm of Whar-
ton-Fisher Co., and is favorably
known here. They will reside
here after the first of Septem-
Der.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06

The old M. E. Church cemetery has
had the weeds, grass and under
growth cleared away; DR.. G. L. Grier
directed the work and made an inn
provement
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
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{ SAMMONS
Lillian A. Sammons, wife of Will
liam G. SammOns, entered into rest
Friday. June 29th, 1884, after an
illness of three months. Services
were held Monday at her late resi-
dence, 32l E. Front Street, South
Milford. conducted by her pastor,
Rev. William Irwin, assisted by Rev.
John Humphrey. OF RehOboth. Mrs.
KentOn and Mars. DickersOn sang
her favorite hymn abide With Me-"
Ihterment was made at Barratt's.
Mrs SammOns was the daughter of
the late Captain John c. and Ange-
lima TimmOns Arts of Frederick
Surviving her are her usband, one
sister, Mrs. Perry Boone of Phila-
delphia, and one brother, William L.
T. Arts OF Wilmington.
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WILKINS
Lester wilkins, aged 80 years,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex wilkins,
died Tuesday, June 26, 1884, in the
Milford Emergency Hospital, after
short illness. Mr.. wilkins was
loving and devoted husband and
father, who loved his home and
church. He was an active member
of the Pilgrim Holiness Church of
Milford. Funeral services were held
Friday afternoon at Slaughter
Neck Church with interment in the
cemetery adjoining. Officiating were
the Rev. SchelhOuse, Rev. Elliott, Of
Delmar; Rev. Handy of Lincoln,
Rev. Bailey of Milford and Rev. Ad-
ans of Milton. He is survived by
his wife and one small daughter,
Thelma, mother and father. six
brothers. Raymond, Elmer, James,
Leroy and John of Milford; Lollis
of Philadelphia; three sisters, Mrs.
Lena Hurley of Philadelphia; Mrs.
Clara West of Georgetown and Mrs.
VIM. Clendaniel of Lincoln: also
two step-sisters. Mrs. Charles lien
son of Milford and Mrs. Clarence
Lotiand of LinwoOd. Pa, and a host
of friends. The flowers were many
and beautiful.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06

William V. GTier' was host to
several friends on Sunday last
when he took them ON a cruise
of Delaware Bay on his yacht
"One-Thirty." The honor guest
was Oscar O'Neil, of Rio de ia
neriO. The other guests were
l.. n. Hearn, DR.. q. Layton Grier,
Thomas Fifield, of st. Paul,
Mimi, Davis Grier, William C.
Smith and c. ID. HOlzmueller.
On the Fourth, Mr.. and Mrs.
Grier with Mrs. George Mont
gomery, Miss Pauline Stephenson
and Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Holz-
mueller enjoyed trip to Cape
May on the yacht.
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Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
Local And State NeuUs

Nine hundred feet of curb in front
of the High School in Milford has not
been built by the City of Milford.
II is a shame to permit this discre-
pancy.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
KRATZ

JOurdan H. Kratz passed away
suddenly al the home of his sister
Kathryn Kratz. in DansbOro. Pa,
Tuesday, July 3rd. 1884, in his saith
year. Leaving to mourn their loss
four sons, Edwin A. of Milford, Del.
J. Homer. Kenneth Square, Pa, W.
Henry. Wilmington, Del, and f.
Laird, of Greenwood. Delaware; one
sister. Kathryn Kratz. DansbOrO. Pa.
lie was native of Bucks County,
Pa. and moved To Greenwood, Del,
in the year of 1882 and lived on the
same farm continuously since.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06

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- in the way of a cele-
bratiOn for the town folks was
the day off from business and
two ball games, one in Harring-
ton in the morning, and one in
town in the afternoon. Flags
were waving in the cool breeze,
and everyone enjoyed a day of
rest. Fireworks are prohibited
in town. so the young, who like
the sis-bOom celebration had to
go to the nearby beaches for this
kind of fun.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06
HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUBS
TO STUDY NEW METHOD OF
JELLY MAKING IN July

A new method of making Jelly
has just been worked out by Prof.
Baker of the University. This new
method takes the guess work out Of
Jelly making and saves sugaf. Dur
Ing the month "a July Miss Lucille
Zion, County Home Demonstration
AGENT, will demonstrate the new
mel cd at the club meetings
throughout the county. New menu
bers and visitors are always well
come to attend any of the following
meetings:
July S-Columbia.
July NASSAU.
July 6-GeUrgetOwn
July 9-Reliapce.
July l0-Har.eson-C Oolspring.
July ll-HOllymount.
July l2-Lowes Cross Roads.
July l3-Shawnee.
July l7-Orcan View.
July 18-NantirOke.
July 19-Grea1woOd.
July 20-Sycam5re.
July 23-Delmar.
July 24-EpwOrth-Trinity.
July 25-Linc0ln.
July 26-Owen ) Station.
On July 81 the Home DemOnstra-
ton Agent will demonstrate jelly
making to the cO!ured group at
Trinity School.
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06

On Tuesday afternoon at l,
Mrs. Clyde Nelson gave a de-
Milford chronicle., 1934-07-06

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Evening star., 1934-06-08

The Ambassador of Germany Herr
Hans Luther will entertain informally
at dinner this evening in the embassy