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Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
TUNNELS HELD REUNION
ON SATURDAY LAST
TConfinaed nun FirJf Paae7

LConfiHsed RON F1H Pagel
Mrs. Olive I. Jordan. Of Apex, N. C..
and an address was made by Elmer
Belts of Fayetteville, N. c., on "HOW
We Live in North Carolina"
The evening banquet was held al
Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church
at Ocean View, one mile from Beth
any Beach.
Former Congressman Robert G.
Houston and James NJ. Tunnel,
president Of the clan, were the prin-
cipal speakers during Saturday af-
ternOon and evening.
Omcers for the next year were
chosen as follows: President, James
NJ. Tunnel. OF Georgetown; first
vice president, Mrs. John West, of
Wilkes Barre, Pa; second vice pres
ident, Mrs. Edward Thompson, Of
Lewes; secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
Dasia Tunnell Ellis, Of FTankOfrd.
On Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o.
clock, services were held at old
Blackwater Church.
The sermon was delivered by the
Rev. Frederick Viehe, pastor of the
Frankford Presbyterian Church.
The Tunnels are descendants of
William Tunnell, who about 1920
came to America from England.
They originally we're French and
the members Hugenots.
William Tunnell, from whom the
family descended, is buried in the
old Blackwater churchyard, which Is
located on the highway leading from
Frankfort to Ocean View. Many
others of the family are buried
there.
Blackwater Church Is one OF the
eldest in the country, having been
built in 1867. 1t was that year that
the Rev. Charles Tennent took up
his pastoral duties. He was a des-
cendant of a family celebrated in
the annals of Presbyterianism in
this country. For years his father
was pastor and teacher at the "Old
Log College" which now is the re-
nowned Princeton University. His
brothers were among the organizers
Of the church in New Castle, this
NSDs~Sf anu DuSAAuShaAl. NuuNCus III
Maryland.
Tennent was one of the first eld-
ers at Blackwater and he had serv-
ing with him from time to time Jos
eph Miller Thomas AydelOtte,
Thomas Wingate. John and Ebenez-
er Evans.
Members of the clan we're present (
from different sections Of Delaware,
Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York,
New Jersey. Virginia and North Car :
1lina. Many Tunnell descendants
live in Wilmington, Baltimore, Phil
ldelphia, Allentown, Harrisburg,
EeadOH and Altoona.
Within nine years this has grown
o be one Of the largest reunions on
he Del-Mar-Va Peninsula.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
SLAUGHTER BEACH SERVICES

In spite Of the strong breeze from
the bay that swept through the pa
Wilton last Sunday afternoon there
was a gOodly number who fingered
to hear the really worth while mes
sage from Rev. William Warrington
Of Glendale.
Next Sunday will be the last day
of service for this season and it will
be in charge Of Rev. A. r. Brook Of
Harrington. Rev. Brook has preach
ed in many Of the largest camp
meetings in this country. Come and
hear this gospel preacher preach
and hear his wife sing. The invita-
ton IS 70 you-come.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
/. 0. 0. F. NOTES

Sixty members Of Crystal Founi
Lodge, No. 10. /. o. o. f., Of Milford
enjoyed a fine shore dinner at Der
ricksons in Rehoboth last week
This was the finish and pay-up Of
the airplane race staged By two rival
teams Of The lodge.
This time. the team headed by
Paris Kirby won the race and Was
entertained BY the losing team,
headed by Wallace McFaul.
Much interest has been manifest
oil in these friendly contests Plans
are already under way for the fall
activities, tfat promise 70 surpass
anything yet undertaken.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
PROMINENT HOUSTON
MERCHANT RETIRES

John C. Wharton. for fOrty-three
years, one of the leading merchants
in Houston, Kent County, retired
from active business last Wednes-
day, August 14th.
Mr.. Wharton was born on a farm
near Houston and was educated in
the public schools Of that locality.
upon reaching manhood Mr.. Whar-
ton decided to enter the merchan-
dising field. and in August Is. 1892,
opened a general store in Houston,
which business he has personally
conducted for fOrty-three years.
At one time Mr.. Wharton also own
ed and operated a mail keg factory"
which was one OF the most import
ant industries Of Houston.
Mr.. Wharton has been a consist
ent member of the Methodist Epis
copal Church for so years. giving
much Of his time and financial sup
port to the furtherance of churcn
work.
Shortly before opening his busi-
ness, Mr.. Wharton married Miss
Clara Vinyard. they have two child
rem. Bayard Wharton, a prominent
Milford merchant and Mrs. Shock
ley Daugherty.
Mrs. Wharton has been a wonder
full help to Mr.. Wharton in develop
ing his business, and has conducted
the Post Office, which is in the same
building with the store, for many
years.
Mr.. Wharton has been representa-
tive of the high type Of self-made
manhood, that created a nation out
IF a wilderness, and now retiTes
rom the merchaRtile business, re-
ipected by an. Mr.. Wharton is 4
member Of the Board OF Trustees of
he Milford Trust Co., and OF the
gouufon n r. sNks,y..k
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
STHE FARMER TAKES 4
WIFE, AT REESE THEATRE

What Is considered the ideal fam
iiy program is scheduled for presen-
tation at the Reese Theatre, located
at Harrington. for this Friday and
Saturday. August % and "a. Edmund
Lowe and Claire Trevor head the
excellent Fcx cast in BLACK Sheep,
the new Fox picture that has been
enjoying an unusual run in all OF
the larger cities. Hoot Gibson ap-
pears in Sunset Range" a thrilling
western action picture, as an extra
added attraction, together with a
beyy Of short subjects.
One of the most important an
nOuncements of the present season
is the coming Of "The Farmer Takes
a Wife," the new Janet Gaynor pic
ture. on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, August 26-27-2S. Every crit
ic after witnessing this picture has
given II the highest entertainment
rating. One says. ''The picture has
been invested with every ingredient
Of importance, an unusual story
having been given a most unusual
treatment, with a cast that is per-
feet in most every detail" Another
says that 1.-The Farmer Takes a
Wife is one Of the finest prOduc-
tions Fox has ever released. an ex-
eellent piece of entertainment. a pic
ture every member of the family will
enjoy" To see it at the Reese The
atre is an added treat.
On Thursdays August 20, Radio
presents the massive, spectacular
production ~She."
Our old friend, W. c. Fields. is
back with US on Friday and Satur-
day, August 30 and 81 in 'The Man
On The Flying Trapeze."
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
SOCIAL SECURITIES BILL
WILL AID MANY
[Confinrrd from Fira Pagrl

I'm order that a program may be
developed in Delaware" DR.. Jost
has announced, "in which the entire
group of medical men can partici-
pate. while preserving to themselves
those conditions of service which
conform with the ideals striven af-
ter by the profession, we hope soon
to confer with the various medical
societies throughout the State. Moth
ing will he undertaken, except with
the advice and concurrence of the
medical men of the State. and ar
rangements are being made toward
the submission to them Of plans the
State Board Of Health has tentative
ly drawn up"
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
PREsBTTERIAS CHURCH NEWS

Rev. Robert Lee Hailett, Of AltOo-
ma, Pa, will be the guest minister
at the Presbyterian Church next
Sunday. August 25. Rev. HaIlett was
born and raised n Milford and has
a large circle Of relatives and friends
here. This Is BIS annual sermon ID
the old home church and large
congregation should greet him next
Sunday. Come and bring your
friends. for you always hear a good
sermon when Rob is the preacher.
There wiz be special music under
the direction Of Mrs. Mary c. Breme..
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
Weddings
BENNETT JOHNSON

BENNETT JOHNSON
Miss Cathel Elizabeth Johnson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
johnson, of Greenwood and vlnol
Edgar Bennett, son Of MFR. and Mrs.
Edgar Bennett, of Milford, were
quietly married Saturday morning,
August II at 8 O'Clock. at the home
Of the brides parents, with the Rev.
S. L. Handy officiating. Only the I'M
mediate families attended. Miss Luz
ella BenUett, sister OF the groom.
was maid Of honor and the best man
was Delbert Mills. cousin Of the
groom. After a short trip they win
reside in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
WILL MAKE STATE
ROADSIDE AWARDS

CConfiHHed from FiTsf Pagel
for a period of over FIVE years. It
includes the area extending from
st. Georges to RehOboth. The pur-
pose Of the contest is TO encourage
persons to improve their places,
thereby beautifying the roadside.
Mr.. Robinson commented recently
that the keepers Of roadside stands
apparently are showing little inter-
est in the contest, because little i'm
prOvement is noted among them.
Gasoline stations and farms are
showing more interest. he said.
No entrants are received in the
contest The various places along
the roads are observed and those
deserving in the three classes arc
selected as the winners.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
PLANS COMPLETE FOR
STATE FIREMEN MEET
[CoHfinnfi iTom Firt PagrJ

CONTINUED from First PagrJ
Der of men in line, most equipment,
etc. --
Invitations have been sent to ev-
cry fire company in Delaware and
many in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Maryland and Virginia.
In all probability a past presi-
dents association will be organized
at this years convention.
The present officers of the State
Firemen's Association include: Wal
ter Hubert, Marshallton, president;
Willard d. Boyce, Dover, vice presi-
dent; S. H. Carson, Dover. secre-
tary; John T. Guyer, Richardson
Park, treasurer.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
RECEIVES DEGREE

Miss S. Elizabeth Jones, Of Tren-
ton, N. j.. formerly Of Milford, re-
ceived a degree OF bachelor OF edu-
cation In commerce at the COM
meneement exercises held last sun
day at Rider College. Trenton. Miss
Jones, daughter OF Mrs. Frank
Jones and the late Mr.. Jones VIII
teach at Pennington. n. j. High
School next year.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
By Alice CrOll, Home Eeensmlst
Eastern Shere Public Service

Lemon Rice Padding
c boiled Rice
2 Eggs
Grated rind of / Lemon
Juice Of Lemon
6 T Sugar
] Dt Milk
Pinch Of Salt
1 scant c xxx Sugar.
Stir into the ] c boiled Rice the
grated rind Of ! Lemon, s 7 Sugar
beaten yolks of 2 Eggs, ] pint MILK
and pinch Of Salt. Bake for ! houf
Beat the whites Of the 2 Eggs to
stiff froth and add the / scant G
xxx Sugar and the juice Of q
Lemon. Spread this over the puf@
ding, return to the oven and brown.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

=
F, Rev. and Mrs. Bailey sDent a part
OF last week at Oak Orchard.
DR.. G. Layton Grier was in Phila-
delphia and Washington this week.
Mrs. Emma Nickerson of PhlIa-
delphia is visiting relatives in Mil
ford.
Burton Short, OF Hopewell, Va,
is the guest Of his grandmother, Mrs.
J. Stanley Short.
-
Miss Frances Lammey returned on
Saturday after spending a week in
DowningtOwn, Pa.
-
Mrs. George P. Maloney and
daughter are spending this week
with her sister in Wilmington.
Mrs. H. H. Howard Of near Sails
bury, Rev. J. T. Bailey's sister, is
visiting Rev. and Mrs. Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve wilkins, cf
Washington, d. C., were weekend
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius
wilkins.
Mrs. Virginia Hyer WadsWorth of
East Orange. N. j., was the guest of
Miss Fannie Holmes for a few days
last week.
c. R. Long of Baltimore, Md. and
daughter, Ethel of Philadelphia,
spent the weekend with J. L. Abbott
and family.
Mr. and Mrs. B. Norman Davidson,
Norman, Jr., and Miss Fay Ferguson
are spending two weeks in Whining
ton and the PocOnO Mountains.
Jimmie Smith was the guest Of his
Sergeant Clarence Smith last
week at the annual encampment OF 7
the National Guard at Bethany Beach .
Miss Margaret Sharpless Of Tren-
ton, N. j.. IS spending sometime with .
her grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. Hillman on West Front
street.
Miss Betty Lou WOrthingtOn has
returned to Chambersburg, Pa, af-
ter spending the past two weeks
with Mr. and Mrs. Earle F. Worth
ingtOn.
Miss GeOrgiana HOdgins. of Pei
nam, n. T., returned home on Fri
lay after spending ten days with
Mrs. George Fl. Hall and Mrs. Della
Oeakyne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grier Baynum and
.hildren. Of MaplewOOd. N. j., 3r-
lived the latter part of last week t.
'isit relatives. Mr.. Baynum return
d Monday.
Mrs Elizabeth Windsor and Mrs.
ella W. Jennings returned home on
tuesday after spending three weeks
nth Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Sale
an at Athoi, Mass.
Misses Elsie TriB1ble and Sarah
3etts have Just returned from a mo-
or trip to Toronto. Montreal. Que
'ec and the New England States.
Iany poiHts of interest were visit
q, lncluuing the Il. u. Caulk COm-
any of Toronto. !
William Davis and granddaughter.
Iiss Lois Davis. of Denver. Col. are I
le guests of Mrs. George II. Draper
nd. Miss Ida Draper. Miss Davis {
III enter JOhns-Hopkins HOspita!
the Fall to train for a nurse. They {
ade the trip by motor.
The many friends of Mrs. William {
mith will be glad to know that she I
improving after a serious opera d
on at the Seaside Hospital at Long S
each, Cal. Mrs. Smith will Oe re-
as Miss Edith CouibOurn.
aughter of Ii. Commander and Mrs.
heodOre CoulboTrn, formerly of
iIford.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

The w. c. T. U. will meet With
Mrs. Sarah Draper, Tuesday even
ing, August q at 1880 o'clock.
The ladies of the Sunshine class
and the men of the Brotherhood
class of the NJ. P. Church will mold
a joint picnic at Slaughter Beach on
Wednesday evening, August 21.
Do you know if everyone had paid
his pledge up-tO-date for the new
Hospital, we would have 500, 900
the necessary minimum-to build
our Hospital?
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. William v. Grier were
in Atlantic city for the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. James X. Pettyiohn
were in Ocean City for the past
weekend.
Mrs. Emma Flowers Of Pasadena
Nd, spent last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. A. Kirby.
Mrs. David Clements is spending
a few days in Salisbury, Nd. she
went on Monday.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Wiley. Of
Larton, Va, we're weekend guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. c. Smith.
Miss Anna Drew Scott is spending
two weeks at Nantucket and Cape
Cod with a party Of Wilmington
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Grier, and
son, George Grier, Ord, have return
ed home after spending a month At
RehOboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Jefferson left
Saturday for two weeks with reia-
tives in Toledo, Ohio, and Pitts
burgh, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Robinson
and son, George, left on Sunday for
their vacation to be spent in north
ern New York and Canada.
Tom Draper will return to New
York City on Wednesday after spend
ing the summer with Mrs. George
H. Draper and Miss Ida Draper.
Mrs. Ida Kelley. who has been Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs. James X. Petty
IOhn for the past two weeks, return
I'd to her home in Ironshire, Nd, on
DR.. Emmert and family Of Omaha,
Neb., and Miss Mary C. Draper. OF
were weekend guests
Of Miss May C. Davis and Mrs. T. o. |
Roosa.'
Miss Lena Short. returned by boat |
md plane from Roger, Mich, on |
sunday. She was the guest Of her |
lister. Mrs. John MuBsOn and NJ.
dunsOn.
Mrs. r. H. AaronsOn and Mrs. r.
:. Woodward. Of BOrdentOwn. ar
lived yesterday to be the weekend
uests of DIR. and Mrs. Harry II.
Irakeley. I
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry GFieT. Miss
ara Grier, Mrs. Louder Grier aud
Joyce. moved to Reho-
9th on Friday. They will not re-
lain until October.
John Scott. who for the past few
ears has been employed by L. d.
aulk Co., left on Saturday for
ynchburg. Va. where he will be In
le mercantile business. Mrs. Scott
III follow in about three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Luther Dayton and
aughter. Gladys. Of New Bedford.
lass. are the guests Of Mr.. and
rs. Jesse Legar. The DaytOns lived
Milford eleven years ago. Mr.
ayton was in the government en-
oy at Fort Salisbury.
-
Charles Marine had as his week
nd guests. his daughter Anna. also ,
er daughter, Lourella and her hus- :
and, who we're accompanied by Mr.. q
and Miss Gardner, Of !
They all had a very 4
Ieasant day at RehObOth Beach. n
Mrs. Cora CONN and daughter,l
iss Florence Co6in, Of Berlin. Nd. s
by Miss Minnie Conn 4
i'd Mrs. Elsie Evans Of Milford. are t
their vacation in Atlantic.
Ity this week. Before returning 4
lme they will visit Mrs. Paul Cof- d
/ at Upper Darby. and Mrs. Alvin I
1wnsend, of Philadelphia. n
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
FIRST ASSISTANT POSTllASTER
GENERAL VISITS MILFORD

Last Saturday afternoon. Rostmae-
ter John Mayhew and stat, were
honored BY a visit from the Hon. W.
W. Howes. first assistant postmaater
general, and acting Postmaster Cen
eraI in the absence of Postmaster
General James A. Farley Hir. 1EO~ts
during his visit, met All the employ
ees Of the local posfofice. Mr Howes
stated that as boy be had visited
Milford and that bis visit brought
back many memories Of his y0nih
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
SOFT BALL RESULTS

Friday, August 16--
Business Men 10, Odd Fellows 8.
Monday, August 19-
All Stars 9, Business Men Z.
Standing Of Clubs
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

DO you know If everyone had paid
his pledge up-to-date for the new
Hospital, we would have 500. .O00
tie necessary minimum-to build
our Hospila1g
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

Do you know Il everyone had paid
his pledge up-tO-date for the new
Hospital, we would have 100000
the necessary minimum--to build
our Hospital?
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

The Women's Democratic Club Of
Milford is invited to a meeting on
Monday evening, August 26, at eight
O'Clock at the v. I. A. Building, at
Rehoboth. Mrs. James H. Wolfe Of
Washington, director of the WoIlan's
Division of the Democratic National
Committee, will speak.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
UNION
Ne@r Llneolnl

The Union Ladies Aid will meet
az the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. James
Webb on Thursday evening, Sept. s.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
Local And State NegUs

The W. C. T. U. will hold a RUM
mage sale in the vacant store in the
Jump Block. Saturday afternoon and
evening, August "a.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

which Mrs. S. NJ. d.
Marshall gives each
year the engagement
of her guest, Miss Elsa Peter
sen, of Philadelphia, to Mr..
Fred Long. of East Orange, N.
j., was announced. 1t came as a
surprise 60 the group of friends
who annually gather for Big
Thursday at Slaughter Beach.
There has been no date set for
the wedding, but it will likely
take place in the early fall.
Miss Petersen, who has visited
Milford many times, is a favor
ite with everyone and they are
happy to express their good
wishes for her future. She left
on Monday for her home after
spending several days with DR..
and Mrs. Marshall. The guests
at the luncheon were Mrs. Frank
r. Grier, Mrs. Remsen Barnard,
Mrs. Willard Pierce, Mrs. George
H. Draper, Jr., Mrs. C d. Holz-
mueller, Mrs. J. POstles Ham
mond, Mrs. Harry MulhOlland,
Mrs. Elmer Williams, Mrs. Step
hen Toadvine, Mrs. Walter L.
Grier, Mrs. William c. Smith,
Miss Elizabeth Carlisle, Mrs. l.
D. Short and Mrs. G. Marshall
Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

Darwin S. Collins is in Philadel-
phia on a business trip.
r.
Walter Ross and his sister, Miss
Emma, are in Philadelphia visiting
friends.
4
S. Arnold, formerly a Milford mer-
chant, stopped here this week for
two days. He is now in Atlantic
City.
Charles w. Blazer. Of Easton, Pa
and a student at Lehigh University
has been visiting his grandparents,
DR.. and Mrs. France for a week.
Worthington Bruce and family OF
Pbiladeiphia, have been visiting
William Humphreys this week.
f.
There will be many changes IN
the place of residence of citizens OF
Milford at the first of the coming
wear. Mrs. E. T. Willis will move
from the residence on North Walnut
street to the house now occupied by
Doctor RoDerts on South Second
street. DR.. Roberts will move to
where Thomas Reed now lives on
South Walnut street, and Mr.. Reed
will move to the Doctor France res
i6ence in North Milford. George B.
HynsOn will move into the residence
at the corner of Second and North
streets, now occupied by Saunders
Trliitt, who will move to the resi-
dence now occupied by George n.
Baynum, VINO will occupy his new
house building farther south on the
same street. James o. Chamberlain
and family will move from their
present residence on North Front
street to the farm now owned by Mr..
HuttenlOck. formerly the J. S. VIII
lis place. These are a few OF the
changes to be made.
x
A delightful naptha party was TAX
en- to Slaughter Beach on Wednes-
day and spent the day. Those who
composed the party were all mem
hers of the Sunshine Circle OF
Kings Daughters" of this town and
together with the fair day, the cour-
tesy of Capt. Conard, who took them
down, and that of Mr.. Reynolds, the
proprietor of Slaughter Beach, a
most delightful outing is reported,
q
Mrs. Joseph C. Wiltbank and
daughter Margaret accompanied BY
Mrs. Wiltbank's sister, Miss Mildred
Of Camden, N. j., are Tis+
fling Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel c. Evans
Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Sam
mons have returned home from
where they attended
the wedding of their niece, Miss
Bessie Boone.
Acting on the suggestion made by
he Chronicle the Board Of Educa-
ion purchased a pole to be settled
n the school grounds on which TO
'aise the national eolors. This Is In
me with what is right and proper
Dut why should the pole be permit
ed to lay in the gutter for month
Yithout any attempt to put It in
lace2 Get it up and have flag rails
lg.
q
The Sussex journal very perth
emily says Sussex county has been
,dging and feeding several tramps
{ the Georgetown Jail. Why should
he taxpayers feed these knights Of
le road when work is so plentiful
and the question IS be-
,g asked who grants these peOple
ieir permits. Every taxpayer in the
ounty should be interested. The
evy Court should be careful in al
wing these bills.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

The progressive dinner was a
fine affair and a grand success.
It is worth repeating at some
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23
q 3
BAILEY

Juanita May Bailey. aged months
daughter of Dallas and Carrie
Bailey, of Sharptown, Md, died on
Saturday, August II. 1885. Funeral
services were held on Monday from
the home of Wright Ward, near Mil
ford, at 2 p. m. Rev. Bailey ofiiciat-
ing. Interment in Laurel Hill eeme-
tery, Laurel.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

Today, Mrs. ]. Cow Evans. of
Cambridge. Md. is having as
luncheon guests at her home:
Mrs. c. D. Holzmueller. Mrs.
William C. Smith, Mrs. Willard
Pierce. Mrs. Della Hall Deakyne,
and Mrs. Mortimer Browning.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

Charles w. Blazer, Of Easton, Pa
and a student at Lehigh University
has been visiting his grandparents
DR.. and Mrs. France for a week. .
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

Have yon paid your rsedee uo las
date for tue new Hospif
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

Tuesday was a fine day for the
Tuesday Bridge Club. They be-
gan at nine in the morning when
Mrs. Edwin Messick invited
them for breakfast. Bridge was
played in between that and lun-
cheon served on Lake Avenue at
the home of Mrs. l. D. Short.
The members were invited to
Rehoboth by Mrs. Frank Waples
for the evening but they dill not
accept until Wednesday evening,
when the members were guests
with their husbands a. the
NAPLES cottage at Rehoborh.
Milford chronicle., 1935-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert B. Bal
derson, Of Pittsburgh. Pa, who
are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert H. Pierce, entertained a
group of friends at the Pierce
home on Lake Avenue on Tues
day evening. Bridge was played.
The guests were Robert B.
Pierce, of Bronxville, N. Y,
Mrs. Fred Asche, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlton Draper. of Milton, Mr.
and Mrs. George H. Draper. Jr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Wood and
M. and Mrs. Frank Grier. This
evening the same group are be-
ing entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
Wood and Mr.. and Mrs. Draper
at Slaughter Beach at the ORA
per cottage.