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Smyrna times., 1935-03-07
business meeting.

business meeting.
Mrs. George Anderson, who has
been sick the past week, is better
Mrs. p. l.. Barcus, Mrs. Frances
B. Smith and Mrs Willard Barcus
have been on a trip to Wilmington
Mrs. Mary King and Mrs. Katie
McCrery have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Frank King at Dover.
Mrs. Suma Boyce, who has been
spending a visit with her son and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Boyce
in Dover, has returned.
Miss Victorine Lafferty has been
visiting Miss Mary Salmon in Do
yer.
Mrs. Howard Garrison was a re-
cent visitor to town.
Mrs. Lillian Wright has been on
a visit among her relatives near
Clayton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel King were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam McCrery on Sunday.
The w. c. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. Ernest Keith III Dover this
Thursday afternoon, March 7th.
An interesting program has been
prepared.
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support and encouragement have
helped the boys on the road tc
fame. An article in a Philadelphia
paper says, when bigger and bet
ter home run kings are made
Maryland will make them. There
was j. Franklin Home Run" Bak-
er, of Trappe, one swell gent, who
broke the hearts of Rube Marquard
and Christy Matthewson in world
series competition. Then along
came Ruth of st. Mary's Industrial
School. Ruth checked in from Bal
timore. Sudlersville was the BIRTH
place and home of James Emory
Foxx, who HINGED it for the Amer
lean League in 1882 with SO cir
cult wallops, two less than the
Bambino's all-time mark" And
now Sam Foxx, Jr., brother of
Jimmy, is trying his spurs for
recognition by Connie Mack as a
left hand pitcher. His is II and
weighs 1875 pounds. He had won
derful success last season in the
local league winning 13 out of 18
games he pitched. His friends
think he viii make the grade on
the Athletics battery of pitchers.
Mrs. Martha Walls Paynter.
Sudlersville's oldest resident, and
probably the oldest resident of
Queen Anne's County, died at the
home of her niece, Mrs. Robert
Clendening in Sudlersville, Tuesday
afternoon of last week. She was in
her ninety fourth year. Mrs. Payn-
ter was born August 27, 1841, and
was the daughter of the late Sam
uel and Sarah Walls. Her entire
life had been spent in and near
Sudlersville, where she was a con-
sistent members of Calvery Meth
odist Episcopal Church. Funeral
and interment took place Friday.
Miss Margaret Stevens, who
teaches at Silver Springs, Md,
spent the week end at home with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Stevens.
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TAYLORS
BRIDGE ITEMS
Items of Community Interest
Cleaned From Around
ThOrOughfare Neck
NEWS AND PERSONALS

Taylor's Bridge, March Mrs
Anna Stats spent several days
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Laur-
ence Severson of Colts, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs 9. Arthur Ginr
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James Q. CHM in Rut-
ledge, Pa
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee David were
Friday visitors with Mr.. and Mrs
William F'ortner at Blackbird.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Davidson
Sr., spent Sunday with her brother
Mr.. and Mrs. James Clendaniel OF
near Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Davidson,
Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Johnson
and Mrs. ]. t. Latta spent Tuesday
in Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter E. Donovan
spent the weekend with their
daughter Mrs. Roland Pepper and
Mr.. Pepper and daughter Of Belle
fonte.
Mr.. Russell Gardner of Smyrna,
spent Saturday with Henry and
Jack Dukes.
The Taylor's Bridge P. T. A. will
hold its March meeting in the
School House Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence johnson
and family, Mrs. Wilson David and
Mrs. Leland Sinex and daughter of
Middletown, were Sunday visitors
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John r. Francis, Sr.
Mrs. William Daniels is spending
several days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Daniels near Townsend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee David enter
tained ON Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
William A. Alfree, George and
Helen Alfree, MIR. and Mrs. Andrew
Alfree, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jehu AL
free and family near Middletown,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Steller
and son Billy.
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BLACKBIRD
Items of Personal and Social In.
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity

Blackbird, March THE Home
Demonstration Club will meet with
Mrs. George Bradley on March z.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Victor Caille of
Wilmington, and Miss Dora Brad
ley of Glasgow were Sunday visit
ors with Mrs. B. Riley Watson.
Mr.. D. D. Stats and Mrs.
Frances V. Buckson are on the sick
list this week.
Mr.. G.. G. Woodkeeper was a
Wilmington visitor on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Conner and
son, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. j. w. Webber. Mrs. Webber
is in Odessa this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Nichols visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Sammon on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Keeler and
family, who have ben living in Bal
timore, have taken the house at
Blackbird Mill recently vacated by
Mr.. and Mrs. v. Kohl.
Mrs. Alec. Alfree and sons spent
Sunday with her sister, Miss Rhoda
Jones near VanDyke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Mitchell
spent Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Elwood Reihm at Bear.
Mrs. Henry Warner and daugh-
ter, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Cora Heinold.
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STATE CAPITAL,
NEWS BUDGET
Personal Items and Social
Mention About Dover Folks
and Their Doings
PARTIES OF THE WEEK

Dover, March IA number from
here We're among the guests of Mrs
Louis A. Drexler when she entar-
tanned at luncheon and bridge
Thursday, at her home, "Burwood"
near Camden. Mrs. DrexIer also
held another affair Tuesday at
which a number of guests attend
ed.
Mrs. James M. Satterfeld was a
guest of Mrs. ]. Owen Knots at
Denton, Md, on Friday. Mrs
Knots entertained her club mem
bers at luncheon and bridge.
Smyrna times., 1935-03-07
BRIEF SMYRNA
LANDING NEWS
Budget of News and Person
ais Cleaned About Smyr-
ma River Wharves
CITIZENS MAKE VISITS

Smyrna Landing, March 7.-Mr
and Mrs. H Richardson of Dover
Mrs. Charles Beck and son Jimmy
of Odessa; Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Carrow, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Robinson, Mrs. Calvin Bickling of
Clayton; Mr.. and Mrs. William
F'oxwen and son Calvin, Miss Paul
inc Bickling of Smyrna, have been
recent visitors of Mrs. Everett
F'oxwell and little son Robert, who
have been convalescing at Mrs.
Thomas Wrench's. Her husband,
MIR. Everett Foxwell, was also a
frequent visitor.
Mrs. Elmer Prickett of Town
send, spent visit with her mother
Mrs. Sam. Cole on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Ford of
Dover; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas War
ner and son Billy, Miss Estelle
Warner of Deakyneville; Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Burris of Fleming's
Landing; Mr.. Wilson Keiser of
Taylors Bridge, were recent visit
ors of Mrs. Thomas Wrench.
Mr.. Andrew Davis of Claymont.
was a recent visitor of his mother,
Mrs. Emma Davis.
Little Bessie McNabb celebrated
her ninth birthday Saturday.
Miss Virginia Ford spent the
weekend with Miss Vivian Blendt
near Woodland Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam. Cole spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Cummins Slaughter near Leipsic.
Mr.. Ed. Jacobs, who occupied
the Steve Jester house, has moved
to Miss Ida Armstrong; farm near
Taylor's Bridge.
Mr.. John Jacobs, ST., has erect
ed another hot house which he ex-
poets to double his capacity of
plants.
Mrs. Nina Restine, who has been
spending the winter in Philadelphia
is spending a whilal with her niece,
Mrs. Sadie McNabb.
Mr.. Lou Marshal of Wilmington,
is visiting his brother, Mr.. Howard
Marshal.
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Of Mr.. and l--e E Sat terfsld. |
brated her alal @rs. Saterad
versary. SatDss ssen II birtlI
entertaining at ! .. after3
the movies. uef nom,
Mrs. John Carro /
nef rs sewing club Tbpr.as ~ss
MSS Jane Hard eg,' :, soaa
Mr. and Mrs. Cha IT, sssy !: u
Is spending this wss,. ~ ". /
Andrews School nseE,s nees
ano ano,,si Friday day! svenin ing stts1
Saturday afternno NE
ening Miss Hsra@ 49,, Sat1
play given bv tbo Sty -. W
Judge and M. Grtss ~ q
have as their o7,o.. "dItes|
ter Mrs. Margaret poz.I E4s =
mantown, Pa. veg
Mrs. William s s,.,. /.
tanned at luncbaon ''aaa
Thursday. Covers w.. aad
ten. we're
The Rev. and Mr., i
Hiley had as their g,s,J
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CHESWOLD

Items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity
Cheswold, March THE Ladies'
Aid Society met with Mrs. Clifford
Anderson on Monday evening. A
delightful social hour followed the
Smyrna times., 1935-03-07
SUDLERSVILLE
Items OF Personal and Social In.
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity

Sudlersville, March T. Bill Nc.
Gowan, Big League Umpire pays
splendid tribute to Jimmy Foxx
and his young brother, Samy Dell,
who has left for the South with
the Athletics, also to Mr.. and Mrs.
DeH Foxx, OF Sudlersville, parents
oe ohe boys, who by their splendid
Smyrna times., 1935-01-31
FAVOR BANGS
DISEASE TEST
Agricultural Groups Advocate
State Appropriation to
Continue Work
DISEASE IN III u nj A n S

A meeting of State agricultural
and allied groups, called by the
legislative committee of the State
Grange, went on record Monday as
approving the continuation of the
program of testing cattle for
Bangs disease and destroying
those found to be infected, provid-
ing State aid is availing for in
Identifying owners Of condemned
cattle. The meeting, held in the
State Agricultural Building, Do
yer, had as its chairman, Dean C.
A. McCue, of the University of
Delaware. 1t was unanimously de-
cided to bring before the State
Legislature a bill, proposing to al
low the State Board Of Agriculture
to pay indemnity to the herd own
ers for those animals which shall
have been found to be infected, and
consequently destroyed. This ac-
tivity is at present carried on un-
der Federal funds, but there is
little certainty of an extension of
this appropriation. Under the pro-
posed State law, the indemnity
would be paid from the fund set up
for the eradication of bovine tu-
berculosis, $50 long as the appro-
priation for the purpose will bear
the added expense of the eradica-
ton of Bangs disease, without
curtailing original purpose for
which the appropriation was pro-
vided. Bangs disease is dangerous
to humans, in that they may con-
tract undulant fever through
drinking raw milk of an infected
cow. This fever was not recog-
nized until a few years ago, but
several cases have been detected
throughout Delaware during the
past few years. In July, 1884, the
Federal government appropriated
$4,000 for the purpose of testing
herds in Delaware, and destroying
those found to be infected with
Bangs disease. When an animal
was found to be infected, and was
destroyed, the owner was reim-
bursed $50 for grade and $50
for pure bred cows. Approximate
ly 5000 cows have been tested
since the work began in August
and 400 have been condemned.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-31
French Colonial Cotton
Is New Threat to South

Havre, France.-American cot
ton may well look to its laurels. A
cargo of $40 tons of cotton has ar
rived from French Equatorial Af-
rica. 1t is the first time such an
important amount of 1t has ever
arrived In France. 1t Is consigned
to a French spinning company. The
French spinners are beginning to
realize the value of the class and
quality of the cotton furnished by
big African concerns to France dur
ing the last three or four years.
The production reached 2,300
bales in the past season.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-31
M: les
Attractions at Strand Theatre

To-day-Will Rogers has played
an amazing variety of roles. In
the fifteen talking pictures he has
made to date, the star has been an
oil millionaire, midWestern farm
er, a hobo meat packer, drug
gist, a kentucky judge and many
other things. But until now Will
has never enacted the role for
which he is perhaps best fitted OF
ala politician. In real life he Is
one of the best-informed and keen
est students of politics in the en-
tire country, but until he made
THE County Chairman" he has
never had an opportunity to trans
fer such a character to the screen
The County Chairman" produced
by Fox Film, is a screen adapta-
ton Of the famous stage comedy
by George AIDE, which once served
Maclyn Arbuckle as his best
known starring vehicle. 1t tells a
mirthful, shreWd and dramatic
story of small-town politics in a
day when American village life was
far more coIorful and isolated than
it is today. VIII, it is said, is seen
in a role superbly suited to his tai
/ ents-that of a fire-eating boss
who owns the town, but who gives
more than he takes throughout his
career. He's small-toWn war
horse, with plenty Of big town
ideas. In his cast, the star has the
support Of many Well-knoWn play
ers who have appeared with him
in earlier success. Louise Dresser,
who has been seen with Rogers in
five pictures, has an important role
and Evelyn Venable and Kent Tay-
lor, the young lovers of David
Harum," once more take care of
the romantic assignment. Other
featured players are Berton
Churchill, Mickey Rooney and
Stepin Fetchit. The cast likewise
includes such tried ard trusty ac-
tors as Robert McWade, Frank
Melton, Charles Middleton, Russell
Simpson, Erville Anderson and Will
liam V. Mong.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-31
SUNDAY DINNER
SUGGESTIONS
By ANN PAGE

VIyINTRY weather throughout the
w country has slowed production
and movement of most perishable
foodstuffs A severe freeze In Texas
has seriously damaged the spinach,
broccoli, beet and carrot crops of that
region so that higher prices may be
looked for. Many vegetables, how
ever, are plentiful and either cheap or
moderately priced-among them po-
tatoes, turnips, parsaips, cabbage.
kale, cauliflower and green peas.
Grapefruit, navel orang e and
apples are the outstanding fruits,
though Strawberries are beginning to
be plentiful and very moderate in
cost.
Meats continue high. Butter and
eggs are higher, though eggs will be
lower as production increases ard
shipping conditions improve.
Here are three menu suggestions
which are timely and suited to three
budget levels:
Low Cost Dinner
Pan-broiled Chopped Beef
Baked Potatoes
Creamed Parsnips
Bread and Butter
Sliced Oranges and Bananas
Tea or Coffee Milk
Medium Cost Dinner
Fried Chicken New Potatoes
Green Peas
Bread and Butter
Orange Cream Pie
Tea or Coffee Milk
Very Special Dinner
Bouillon
Roast Beef Pan-browned Potatoes
Broccoli with Lemon Butter
Tomato and Lettuce Salad
Hot Rolls and Butter
Ice Cream with Strawberries
Coffee Milk
Smyrna times., 1935-01-31
Eastman Clinic VIII E0
Cpened In Paris in 1896

:'aris.-The new million dollar
Eastman dental clinic will open here
in September, 1886.
The deal for its construction with
the fund left by George Eastman
has been closed by Dr. Harvey j.
Burkhart, director of the RocheS
ter dental dispensary, after a con-
ference with municipal authorities
and the architects, E. Crevel and
John w. Chandler.
in the French style, the inside of
the new structure will follow the
plan of the Eastman clinics at
Rochester, Rome, and London, and
will have equipment for so dentists.
1.-THE plan." explained Doctor
Burkhart, was to secure the prom
ise of foreign municipalities to sup
ply sites and guarantee upkeep
while Eastman promised to furnish
million dollars for the erection of
each building. The personnel of
the clinics is chosen by the munich
pal councils, subject to the approval
of the Rochester board of direc-
tors"
Doctor Burkhart has just come
from Stockholm, where he has been
inspecting the Eastman clinic there.
He will go to Brussels to discuss
plans for the opening of the Brus-
sells clinic this month and will re-
turn here before leaving for Amer
lea
Smyrna times., 1935-01-31
STATE SAFETY
COUNCIL NEWS
Warming to Boys and Girls
COasting on Sleds on the
Streets and Highways
TIMELY RULES CIV EN-

Now that the coasting season
has definitely arrived, boys and
girls claim as their own the hills
and slopes that provide the best
grades and the longest rides. Ac-
cording to the Delaware Safety
Council, coasting is a safe and
healthy sport provided the city or
town has made it possible for these
hills to be given over to the chill
dren for certain hours of the day,
but when the hills must be shared
with automobiles, trucks and street
cars, it would be better for coast
ers if snow never fell in those par
ticular slopes. Every winter death
continues to way-lay coasters on
hills open to traffic. AS an editor
ial appearing in the Boston Tran
script several days ago SO aptly
stated, Down the Hill to Death"
Streets selected for coasting should
be completely closed to traffic if
possible. In some cities only cars
driven by persons living in the
closed blocks are permitted to en-
ter. Many clubs have cooperated
by sending to members a notice
describing the restricted hills.
When it is impractical to close an
attractive hill, it should be covered
with ashes to prevent coasters
from risking their lives in its traf-
f1c traps. If a few general rules
such as the following are explained
to the coasters and rigidly enforc-
ed, everyone will have more fun
and there will be fewer accidents:
Small sleds should be given the
right-of-way. Big bob sleds should
be given start of at least fifty
feet. Large bob sleds should go
on separate trails if possible or the
small sleds should go down while
the bob sleds are returning The
greater speed of the bob sleds ere
ates hazard for the single coast
er. Coasters should go down on
the right side of the street and
back on the left. When parks pro-
vide hills for coasting and tobog-
gaming, the beauty Of the winter
landscape combines with safety to
make winter sports inviting. Play
grounds, municipal golf courses
and tennis courts have been made
to serve year-round duty as sites
for shedding or artificial skating
rinks during the months when they
are ordinarily deserted One of
the best ways to make safe winter
sports popular with the younger
people of the community is to or
Smyrna times., 1935-01-31
YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX
Federal Income Blanks Are Issued
Who Must File Returns

Returns are required of every
single person who for the year
1884 had a gross income of $4,000
or more or a net income of 81 900
or more and of every husband and
wife living together who for the
year 1884 had an aggregate gross
income of $4,000 or more or an ag-
gregate net income of $2,500 or
more Widowers, widows, divorc-
ees, and married persons separated
by mutual consent are classed as
single persons. The personal ex-
emptions are $1,000 for single per
sons and $4,000 for married per-
sons living together and for heads
of families. Husband and wife liv-
ing together may make separate
returns of the income of each, or
their income may be included in a
single joint return If separate re-
turns are filed, one may not report
income which belongs to the other
but must report only the income
which actually belongs to him. If
a joint is filed, such return is treat
ed as a taxable unit, and the in
come disclosed is subject to both
the normal tax and the surtax
Husband and wife may elect each
year whether to file a joint return
or separate returns. Where, how
ever, joint or separate returns
have been filed for particular
year, neither husband nor wife
may after the due date of the re-
turn file an amended return or re
turns on a different basis for that
year.
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who pay an income tax to the
State and then aggregate net in
come. The resolution was adopted
bv unanimous vote. MIR. Hughes
reminded the members he had Of
fered a resolution asking the State
Department of Agriculture for any
proposed legislation that would i'm
nrove the condition of the farmers
and said when this is available and
the farmers incomes are known
bills will be presented to help them.
Marshall M. Manns, a graduate
of the University of Delaware in
1927, has accepted position as
Junior rubber planter with the
Firestone Tire and Rubber Com
pany in Liberia, Africa. After
conferences with members of the
company in New York last week,
Mr.. Manns signed two-year con-
tract. He will sail from New York
on February 1st. Mr.. Manns has
had previous experience in the
tropics, being employed for five
years by the United Fruit Com
pany as a plant pathologist on ba-
mana plantations in British Hon
duras. He is the son Of DR.. Thorn
as F. Mann, plant pathologist of
the University of Delaware.
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ganize carnivals which will attract
large numbers to the hills or skat-
ing rinks approved and protected
by the city. Once they have learn
ed the advantages of these sports,
they will want to return. In one
city a successful feature of a win
ter festival held on one of the safe
coasting hills was a prize offered
for the most attractively decorated
sled.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-31
Turtle Sets Up New
SWIMMING Record

Capetown. S. While Scott
and Black and the rest have
been smashing air records by
their flights to Australia. tur-
tie has been quietly setting up
another sort OF record by swim
mirg from Australia to Africa
Evidence of the feat is that
turtle which came ashore had
scored into the shell of its back
in capital letters the name Aus
tralia."
The markings appeared to be
very old and in places could
hardly be made out.
The turtles competitors in the
race from Australia-if any
are expected any time within
the next 80 years.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-31
TEMPERANCE TALKS
BY Lucy Smith Guseman
Clayton, Delaware
(Continlled from last week !

llOlll last WCNhJ
No more pitiful scene could ever
have been enacted than the one
that followed the homecoming of
that drunken husband and father.
BY the time he had staggered into
the cold and cherries room the
mother had resumed her place at
the wash tub. Little Timmy was
standing at the one window as if
looking at something outside but
in reality he was trying to hide his
tear-stained face. Beta, who had
put forth her greatest effort to
help comfort Timmy, and between
her sobs had told him over and
over how "muth she owed him.
had slipped over to the cradle
where the baby was beginning to
waken.
Here, what does this mean?
Why hain't you got your washin'
out? That's a fine way to do.
Here it's almost noon. What do
you s'pose 1 keep you for?" She
made no reply but went on with
the washing. He stood and watch
ed her for a few minutes and then
said, Il want some money. Hurry
and get it for me-" Slowly she
turned toward him and her reply
was, mo, Tim, / have no money
for you" Il know you have. Get
it this minute or I'll" "Oh Tim,
can't you understand? 1 only
have fifty cents and our wood is
nearly gone and we have nothing
to eat. The babies are starving"
Il don't care. Give me that fifty
cents or III" and he raised his
fist ready to strike her. mo,
Tim" Just then the blow fell but
it was Little Timmy who received
it for her had seen what was COM
ing and had rushed between them
The father looked at him for a few
seconds as he lay there on the
floor, then, with a disgusted leer at
the mother he turned and stagger-
ed out and down the street.
Silently she gathered up the frail
little body and placed it on the bed.
For long time she worked over
him. At last there was a little
sigh but it was almost night be-
fore he regained consciousness.
Mother" he whispered, Il am
going to- die but don't worry"
After awhile he whispered again,
Daddy wouldn't have DONE it
if he hadn't been drunk. I'm
glad I'm going to- die mother
Up there they won't call me- a.
drunkard's- kid. and and I'll get
Jesues- to- send an angel and
comfort you, mother and to-
take care Of you and Beta and
the baby" Then he was gone
That evening the teacher of the
school started out to try to find the
little boy she had seen in the morn
ing. She had been worried about
him all day. At last she found
the place-the dcsolate home
where the grief-stricken mother
and little Beta kept watch over the
wasted, bruised body of Little Tim
my His spirit had taken its flight
to that wonderful Home where no
drlInkards ever go.
Smyrna times., 1935-01-31
Oldest Odd Fellow Dies

William E. Messick, age Sc, who
died Sunday of last week in the
Milford Emergency Hospital from
the infrmities of his age, was the
oldest Odd Fellow in the State
from point of service, and was so
honored at a meeting of the Odd
Fellows in Milford last spring. He
was a member of Crystal Fount
Lodge, No. 10, Milford, and had
been active in Odd Fellow work for
sixty-four years. He was former
ly employed in Philadelphia but for
many years has lived a retired life.
His wife died several years ago.
He had no children.