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Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13

"The Night Before Christmas,
Evelyn Morgan.
Song, Keep ON the Sunny Side.
captain, My Captain" Edna
( Lockwood.
Solo, Madeline Harmon.
Address, Mary White.
Piano solo, Evening Prayer
Mamie Smith.
Address, Charles Walls.
Quartet, "Massa's in the Cold
Cold Ground" and "Swanee River"
Cecil Tilgnman, Spencer Coverdale,
and the Water Brothers.
Il Am An American" Lewis
Shockley.
Harmonica and jews harp duet,
Home, Sweet Home" and Susan
na," Cecil Tilghman and Glenden
Harmon.
Song, Winter Is King"
Collection.
Remarks by pastor.
Closing song, Now the Day is
Over"
BenedictiOn.
was rendered at my church, name
ly, st. Paul NJ. E., is an expression
Of the respect that he has for the
religious life of the youth. We bid
iim God-speed in all of his efforts.
md pledge TO him our unstinted, So
,ial, moral and religious support.
REV. d. G. WATERS
Pastor st. Paul NJ. f. Church
Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13
AUTOMOBILE DEATH
RATE TN STATE Is
LOWER THIS YEAR

The death rate from motor acci-
dents in Delaware is lower so far
this year than last year and it is
likely that the record of fatalities
will be lower this year over last
year, J. James Ashton, assistant
manager of the Delaware Safety
Council announced recently. While
the death rate by auto in Whining
ton and New Castle County is below
that of last year, the average in
Kent and Sussex counties has in
creased and will be higher than the
death rate last year.
Mr.. Ashton pointed out that the
number Of deaths in the entire
State during the present year from
motor accidents, is 81, compared
with 73 in the corresponding pc
rod of last year. In 1884, S5 per-
sons were killed in motor accidents
in Delaware.
In Wilmington, so far this year,
Mr.. Ashton reported 10 persons
have been killed in motor accidents,
or one less than for the same period
last year. In rural DelaYare out
side of Wilmington. 81 persons have
lost their lives in automobile acci-
dents, compared with 81 persons last
year. Passenger deaths, Mr.. Ashton I
said, have decreased so far this year
numbering 81. compared with AZ |
during the same time last year.
The number of pedestrians killed so
far this year in the same type of ac-
cidents has been 80 against 81 last /
year. In the case of adults, the |
same number. 81, have been killed |
so far this year, as during the sim
liar time last year. while the total
Of children killed in accidents has
heen reduced so per cent or from 4
- last year to six so far this year. 4
3S Fatalities In County
Mr. Ashton reported 3S persons
nave been killed in accidents in New
'astle county so far this year COM
1ared with iS during the same pc
'iod last year. In Kent county, he
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13

This sroeefUt. eompoes tobie rodio
brings you the 49-mete bend Of for
eign programs in addition 10 police,
eviction and omoieUr coils and domcs-
tic broodeosts, Big, modern feoiures,
too.-yet oil for the smoll price obovel
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

We note with much interest anC
pride the rapid development of the
Milford (Col) Jr. High School undel
the very proficient leadership ol
Professor 'fheophilus Parker, man
of high educational powers and a
spirit of moral, social and religious
ideals, that rightly fits him for the
position that he holds. Professor
Parker is sparing no pains, time nor
ability to make this school second
TO none in the State when it comes
to the symmetrical development of
the life of the youth. We feel that
what he is doing is commensurate
with the ideals of the State Board
of Education. This man believes
that it takes the combined effort of
three institutions. the home. the
school and the church to build the
kind of life in the youth that will
make for good citizenship, which is
the only basis for our growing civ
ilization. This program, which was
as follows:
Opening song, america the
Beautiful"
Scripture reading. James Brat.
Prayer.
Song. "Joy is Coming in the Nor
ming"
Introductory address, Principal
Parker.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13
MILFORD STORES
THRONGED WITH
XMASSH SHOPPERS
[COnfinned from First Pagcl

According to the committee in
charge of the lighting and decora-
tions, Edward c. Evans and Norman
l.. Windsor, scores of Milford resi-
dents are arranging to quality for
the cash prize which will be offered
in each Ward for the best decorated
homes, and for the Grand Prizes
which will be awarded for the best
decorated homes in the city.
The prizes which total $4,000 will
be awarded as follows: In each of
the four wards which comprise the
City of Milford, two prizes will be
offered; the first will be $500, the
secOpd So. The prize winners i'm
the four wards will then compete for
the three grand prizes of SIS, $40
and SIS.
Every year the beautifully decor
ated homes of Milford have attract
cd thousands of visitors. It is be-
lieved now that the decorations and
lights now being put up by the resi-
dents will surpass anything ever
seen in the past.
A special inducement for shOD-
peTs is the 100000 give away fund,
which has been donated by the mer-
chants of Milford as a fund to be
awarded to shoppers making pur-
chases in Milford. To date 500 of
this sum has been awarded to two
Milford ladies. last Saturday night
the first $50 was given to Miss Thel-
ma Jewell; Wednesday night of this
week, Mrs. Esslery, was awarded
tine second $50. The next award of
$50 will be made tomorrow night at
11.OO p. m. in the plaza Square.
Other awards will be made as
follows: Wednesday afternoon. Dec |
ember IS, $50; Saturday night, Dec
ember 21. $50; Saturday night. Dec
ecmeb %. $50; Saturday night.
January I, $50; Saturday night.
January IL, the grand award of $3.50
Will be made All of these awards
are strictly cash. All you have To
dc to be eligible for one is shop in
Milford. Then be sure and be pres
Dnt when the awards are made.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13

said, the average this year has in.
creased to 10 from Is last year while
in Sussex ten deaths have been re-
ported this year, against nine for
the same period last year.
The most dangerous time to drive
a motor vehicle on Delaware's high
ways is between IL p. m. and mid.
night, according to records of the
Delaware State Police as compared
BY the Delaware Safety Council for
the present year, up to and includ-
ing December /. The examination
shows 43 serious accidents on the
State highways in the past II
months occurred during the last
hour of the day, z much higher rate
than during any other hour of the
day.
Poster Warnings
Regarding the danger from drunk
Ell drivers of motor vehicles or per-
sons only slightly intoxicated who
still believe they can handle a
car" officers of the Safety Council
pointed out that posters warning
against such practice have been
posted in practically every estab-
lfshment serving intoxicating drinks
IN the Stale.
The poster urges: eff you drink
don't drive. If you drive, don't
irink."
So far relatively few accidents in
Delaware have been attributed to
such cause in comparison with
,ther States. I
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13
Dear Santa Claus

by LYLA MYERS
Dear Santa Claus: l take my pen
In hand to write ands say
I'd like to make a few requests,
Ere you start down this way.
If it won't take up too much space
When yOu Degin to pack,
viii you include some peace and
joy
In every persons sack?
Now,-as for mel always find
Good fortune in large measure;
So leave me out, t,-iust help the rest
From that I'll gain much pleasure.
Oh, you insist2-Then bring me
power
To understand more clearly
And. please, a Bit of tolerance.
| thank you! Host sincerely.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13
DELMAR

Miss Esther Lee Waller of vii
nhngtOn, Is the guest of her grand.
mother, Mrs. Anna Lee Waller.
Miss Arval Marvel of New York
has been called home due to the SER
ious illness of her mother, Mrs
Cora Hickman. fEa.
Mrs. Clarence Hoarn was a Phila-
delphia visitor on Monday.
Miles TempletOn has returned
from q trip to Miami, Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Locates and
children of Elmhursb spent Sunday
with relatives here.
" J. Carmine is seriously i'll at
his home on Grove street.
Prof. and Mrs. Ford are receiving
congratulations upon the arrival of
a son.
Mrs. Martha Locates has returned
from a four weeks visit with rela-
tives at Elmhurst.
Members of Friendship Sunday
school class we're entertained a. the
home of Mrs. Clarence Matthews on
Thursday evening, December 12. r
Mr.. and Mrs. Elihu Curdy moved
from Ridley Park to Delmar on
Tuesday and are occupying the Her
man Baker property.
Mrs. Henry Conoway was a re.
cent guest Of Mrs. William Hayinan.
The Delmar New Century Clu0
the faculty Of both !
schools here, also the husbands Of |
the members on Wednesday evening, I
December II. Mrs. Paul X. Ellis |
was chairman of the program.
Granville Smith and Carroll Scott
Barr are spending some time i'm Bal
IimOre.
Mrs. Fannie Hearn is visiting her
sisters in Salisbury.
Harry Bradley is spending some
ime in Florida.
Mrs. H. l.. Tatman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Tatman of Bridgeyille were Wis
torsAof the Carmines on Tuesday.
Or Friday evening the junior
Ass If the Delaware High School
nut on its annual class play "Cam-
lus Quarantine. which was de-
ided success.
Elder Ker of this town, has Just
Celebrated his 18th birthday He has
host Of friends and many called
0 nav their respects and offer fe-
citations.
Mrs. ]. Milton Cleary of Whining
On visited relatives here this week.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13
GRANGE MASTER
REVIEWS WORK

lCOHfiHHed from First Page1
the organizer Of each new juvenile
Grange in 1886 in addition to the
sum paid by the National Grange.
He expressed qualification with
the success of the dramatic contests
which had proved of educational
value and with the sponsoring of
adult education classes by many of
the subordinate oranges.
Referring to the action of the
Grange II years ago in loaning
money to young folk to further their
education, he expressed qualification
that in only one instance there was
I failure to repay the loan. He urged
the oranges to continue to -contri-
butte for this purpose.
Discussing the home economics
committee work he urged training
young women in practical home
nursing; devise ways and means of
raising money for the State Grange
educational fund and to aid in rails
ing fund for the purchase of the
old Oliver Hudson Kelley homestead
in Minnesota. He urged search of
the records of older members de-
serving of a golden sheaf certificate
or a silver State certificate and the
promotion of interest among young
folk in essay contests on Safety on
Our Highways"
He recommended permanent |
legislative committee to be alert on /
legislation in the interests of agri- /
culture.
In urging support of juvenile
oranges, Mr.. Robinson pointed out
that the young folk would be called
upon to perpetuate the work after
the older members have passed on
and asserted il is expedient that
they be trained while young.
The State master referred to the
recent return Of the Travelling
Harrow" which he started on a tour
IF the subordinate oranges a year
ago and his intent to start similar
farm implement on a similar tour
le.It year. He paid tribute to the
ate Frank c. BancrOft. treasurer of
lie State Grange for 13 years and
% Edward T. Vaughn, master of
Sussex County Pomona Grange who
ecently died.
At the opening of the session on
Tuesday morning, following the roll
all a finance committee was elect
d comprising Clarence Jester,
'ratt Cooper ard Pusey Passwaters
Who will audit the finances of the
tate Grange.
Past Master Louis G. TOlles, of
was visitor at the
pening session and made a short |
address.
The afternoon was taken up with |
nc hearing of reports of the sub
rdinate oranges.
City Manager L. d. Shank of Do
Cr, made the address of welcome at
ne session on Tuesday night. He
aid that while it was customary to
and over the key to the city to vis-
ors, there was no key but the city
as wide open to the members of !
le grange. Mr.. Shank represented
ayOr J. Wallace WOOdfOrd. of Do
ar. who was unable to attend.
Mr.. Robinson responded to the
elcOme and told of the pleasure Of
e members in visiting Dover.
FPlIs OF Recent Trips
William H. Johnson, secretary of
e Production Credit Corporation,
Baltimore, explained how the
'rporatiOn is operated and how
rmers may borrow money and the
amer in which It may be repaid
Mrs. Robert p. Robinson, told of
e recent trip she and Mr.. Robin
n made to the National Grange
invention in Sacramento, Califor-
a. their experiences while there
d on the road to and from the
INVENTION
The Girls Chorus of the Dover
loOls sang saveral selections.
Il
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-13

On December IA, the Christian
Endeavor Society of the Presbyter-
;an Church will hold a bake in the
store formerly occupied by Winfield
Wright. The young people ask your
cooperation % make this a success.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17

asked Uncle Wiggily in his bunga-
low, winking one eye at Nurse Jane
and the other at his wife. "Is it a
Santa Claus ADVENTURE"
Hearing this the Fox and Wolf
didn't know what to say, so they
whispered together. But they for
got to hold their paws over the tel
ephone SO Uncle Wiggily heard ev-
cry word they said. Then the rab-
bit, holding his paw over his end
of the toy telephone, said to his
wife:
Quick! This is the Fox and
Wolf trying to catch me. Call up
the Police Dog on the regular tele-
phone, tell him to go out to the
woods and catch those bad chaps
and the joke will be on Them
So this was done. While Uncle
Wiggily pretended to talk to the
Fox and Wolf, keeping them in the
woods by the hope that he might
come out, the Police Dog went
quickly out and coming up behind
the Bad Chaps, caught them by
their tails and took them off to
Jail. And if they haven't gotten
out they are there yet. Butt IF the
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
By ANNE HARDY DAVIS
p. E. O. Chapter
Has Christmas
Party Monday

Santa Claus, impersonated by
Mrs. Chancellor Livingston, treated
Chapter AV, PEG. with great gen.
crosby Monday when the members
gathered at the o. j. Bradshaw
home for luncheon and the annual
Christmas party.
Crimson berries, a gay Christ
mas tree, silver leaves, lighted
candles, contributed a holiday at
mosphere while the prettily wrap
ped packages at the base of the
tree proved most intriguing.
After luncheon, served by Mrs.
Bradshaw and Mrs. Rex, Christmas
carols were sung, and then the
packages were distributed.
Each member had brought, in
addition to a gift for another a
white elephant and these were dis
tributed curious array of gifts
being revealed. Messages and gifts
from Mrs. j. d. Huston and Miss
Katherine Louise Huston both in
Los Angeles, were also presented
Bridge followed, Mrs. Thompson
winning the high score prize and
Mrs. Head, the second.
Guests of the chapter were
Grandma" Davis, Mrs. Tom Gill,
Mrs. Allen P. Nuffer and Marlys
Ann Polzine.
Members present were Mesdames
Harry Horton, Roy E. Breedlove,
Jessie Sargent, Minor o. Simms
Vaughn N. Thompson, Elmer Head
w. j. Clements, Earle G.. Davis
Stanley Bigelow, Leroy Holt, War
rem Currier, Don Rex, j. D. Adams
Chancellor Livingston, .. j. Brad
shaw, R. D. McPherrin, L. c.
House, Forrest E. Kutz, Don c.
Bitter, Henry L. Loud, o. G.. Horne
Clarence PolZine.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
UNCLE WIGGILY'S
ANSWER
Copyright 1885
by Mcclure
Syndicate

While Uncle Wiggily was sitting
in his Hollow Stump Bungalow, af-
ter he had put up toy telephone
line out to a tree in the woods SO
Santa Claus could call him up,
something else happened.
The Fox and the Wolf happened
to hop through the woods and one
of the first things the Bad Chaps
saw was the new telephone hang
ing on a tree.
Hello, what's this?" asked the
Fox. II never noticed this here
before, did you?"
NO" growled the Wolf, Il didn't.
But don't go too near it,
why not?'
ut might be a trap. I can see the
marks of Uncle Wiggily's paws in
the snow around the tree. I'm sure
that rabbit put up this jigger,
whatever it is" said the Wolf.
well, it's telephone, can't you
see that?" asked the Fox.
Doesn't Know Why
$50 it is" agreed the Wolf. Its
telephone all right and Uncle
Wiggily put it up. The other end
must be in his bungalow. But why
do you suppose he put telephone
away out here?"
so he can call up and ask if
there are any adventures" suggest
ed the Fox. IF there aren't any
it would save him a trip out here.
That's what it must be for"
II suppose So" said the Wolf
Hum, a telephone. Say, Foxie,"
he went on, why couldn't we use
this telephone ourselves and call up
that rabbit and play joke on
him."
I'VE could, guess. What kind
of joker" asked the Fox.
I'VE could ring the bell and when
he answers We can say it's an adj
venture for him."
so we can" chuckled the Fox.
We'll do it. But maybe he'll know
our voices and won't come"
We'll hold our noses and talk in
funny voices said the Wolf. "Then
he won't know us. Come on. I'll
AiiiS OiiC CSil oiiu yOu w Vic tdlhlIIS
and I'll help"
So the Fox rang the bell of the
toy telephone and it sounded in
Uncle Wiggily's bungalow just as I
told you in the story last night.
And when Uncle Wiggily answered
he said:
Hello, Hello! Who is this?"
Out in the woods the Fox, hold
ing his paw over his nose said:
Hello, Mr.. Longears. Come on
out. This is an adventure"
You see the Fox and the Wolf
thought if they could get Uncle
Wiggily to come out in the woods
in answer to their telephone call
they could catch him.
"Oh, it's an adventure, is it?"
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
Turkeys Awarded
AS Party Prizes

Mrs. j. w. Donohue is we'll sup
piled with turkeys as a result of
the bridge party sponsored last night
in St Mary's hall by the Holy Name
society.
Turkeys were awarded for prizes
and Mrs. Donohue received two, the
door prize as we'll as the high score
award in contract.
The other prize in contract went
to Samuel Slautter of Riversi, de,
the high score auction prize being
won by Oscar A. Porak and the Sec
ond, by Miss Faith Hannah.
A large group of valley residents
was present for the occasion which
ended with the serving of refresh
ments by the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
Local Student
In Initiation

Pledged to membership in Kappa
Theta Epsilon, one of the leading
fraternities at Pomona College, John
King, 635 Wensley avenue, was hon
ored this week on the Claremont
campus.
King, who will return for the
Christmas holidays this weekend, is
sophomore at Pomona.
The Ell Centre boy underwent a
rigorous initiation period this week.
Just prior to the holidays he will
be formally initiated to membership
in Kappa Theta Epsilon.
Kings fraternity, one of seven To-
cal groups on Pomonas campus, pos
sesses cabin in the mountains near
Mt. Badly and also large rooms in
Smiley hall, dormitory for men.
Kappa Theta Epsilon was establish
ed in 1925.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
Surprise Party
Recent Affair

Mrs. James Scroggins entertain
ed a group of high school students
Sunday evening at a surprise par
ty in honor of her son, James, at
her home on Orange avenue. The
guests spent the evening dancing.
At $50 light refreshments were
served
Those present were: the Misses
Evelyn Russell, Jerry BACKYARD,
Jerry Blake, Janet Reid, Mae
Thomas, Harriet Bibbins, Lorene
Linekin, Dorothy Lomholdt, Sue
Tackett, Juanita kirkpatrick, and
Marjorie Pond; Messrs. Tom Paine,
Homer Spear, Don Bonar, Charlie
Thomas, Harold Lindsey, Gene
Wagner, Max Sones, Herbert Lee,
Frank Lambeth, Juan kirkpatrick,
and the guest of honor, James
Scroggins.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar

Entire NCs club, 8:45, 10000 club,
Welfare section, 1880, 644 South
Eighth.
Teachers club, 1880, $40 Wensley.
Eastside-Sunset, 1880, Eastside
school.
Lutheran young people, 1880,
Brawley.
LOOT. No. 397, 8, 532 Main.
l.. v. COmmandery No. 81, 1880,
Masonic temple.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. of j.,
8, Masonic temple.
Troop 6, B.S.A.
1. v. chess club, 1880, Barbara
Worth.
Bachelors club, 1880, Tony's.
TOMORROW
Ladies day, golf club
Mt. Signal, 2. Rollie Clark home.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
Clothes Closet
Asks Gifts Of
Christmas TOYS

Ell Centrans having toys suitable
for children between the ages of
IL and Is are asked by the Child
ren's Clothes closet to leave them
at the cottage, located on Vine
street across from the Harding
school, by Thursday of this week.
The names Of seven families have
been turned over to this organiza-
ton for help during the holiday
season. They are not on the lists
of any other organization and will
receive nc aid except that given
them by the Clothes closet.
All have been supplied with
needed clothing and the Clothes
closet has secured toys suitable for
the younger children. There are
five older boys and girls, however,
who will have no Christmas unless
residents OF the community sup
ply it. Neither new toys nor money
are asked for these children but
members of the organization do ask
those who have toys at home suit
able fer youngsters of this age
and which are still disable to bring
them to the cottage Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
Junior Club To
Meet Thursday

Junior Ten Thousand club mem
bers will meet Thursday at 7:30
o'clock in the Ten Thousand club
house for a business meeting dur
ing which the new yearbooks will
be presented.
The program committee has ar
ranged a Christmas vesper service
after which the following hostesses
will serve refreshments: Mrs. Fred
A. Baughman, chairman; Ruth
Caudle, Harriet Cosby, Barbara
Dougherty, Isolde Dovey, Mary Lou
Harrington, Marlys Polzine.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
Children 10 Be
Guests OF Ten
Thousand Club

Both Ten Thousand club mem
bers and their children are looking
forward to the Christmas program
to be given for them Thursday
afternoon in the club house.
The executive board met this
morning at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. NJ. ]. Dowd, 500 Wen
sley avenue. where final arrange
ments were made.
Business iXill be transacted at
2:30 o'clock after which the pro-
gram will begin. There will be a
Christmas tree, refreshments for
the youngsters, given by M. j.
Horton, and tea for the adults.
Mrs. Dorothy Armstrong is in
charge of the program and has
arranged one for the children. A
Christmas story and songs are to
be featured.
Members have been asked by
the board to bring toys, unwrap-
ped, suitable for children of pre-
school age, to be used for the
Americanization party Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
East Lynne To
Be Giuen Here

Plans for an Ell Centre presenta-
ton of East Lynne" were discus
sed at last nights meeting of the
experimental theatre held at the
home of Alice Pulliam.
So many requests have been re-
celved from Ell Centrans for a local
performance that the group has de-
clded to give the play in this city
sometime in January. The play will
be presented at Verde school Thurs
clay, at Mt. Signal, on Jan 10 and at
McCabe on Jan. "a.
Mrs. Pulliam, as treasurer, report
Ell on the organizations finances
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-17
JEWISH GROUP
INCORPORATES

A house of worship for members
of the Hebraic faith in Imperial
Valley will be provided by the
Beth Jacob congregation accord
ing to articles of incorporation filed
at the county clerks office Mon
day afternoon.
The congregation plans to arrange
for teaching and study of Hebraic
and Yiddish and the principal
place of business will be Imperial
county.
The seven directors are: Morris
Rosem, Calexico; Jack Elster, Cal
ipatria; Sam Naliboff, Ell Centre;
Alexander Caplan, Ell Centre; Ben
West, Ell Centre; Ben Smith, Braw-
ey; and Zolton Erdose, Calipatria.