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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
0. N. FREY HEADS
NEGRO TEACHERS

tCOHfiHned from First PaSel
as follows: How Can We as Tea
cheers Develop in Our Pupils Social
Ideals" through music. Miss Bea-
trice Ryland; through art, Miss
Lillian S0ekum; through physical
expression. Miss Edith C. Scott
through history. Mrs. Olive NJ.
Brown; through biography. Miss l..
lnez Burton; chairmen Of the panel,
Professors S. Marceilus Blackburn
and Herchel y. Warren.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

The Home Economics committee
arranged a very interesting and in
structive program for last Saturday
evening. A short sketch entitled
THE Ruggles Family" was enjoyed.
Hon. Robert G. Houston spoke on
How to Make d Will" II was GER
tainly a subject that all are inter
ested in and much information was
gained. A very favorable report of
Pomona committee was given by the
chairman, Mrs. Lank.
This week the program will be in
charge Of the young folk" Miss
Olivia Kirby and Ross Lemex are
arranging for same.
Il is hoped that Harry Caldwell
will be present and speak.
Sussex County Pomona
Sussex County Pomona held its
quarterly meeting at Milford Grange
Hall on March 10 with a large del
egation present.
Mr.. Draper, representing the CCC
Camps, spoke on the drainage stu
alton In the State.
The literary hour opened by sing
ing "0ur Delaware" Mr.. Shilling
had the pictures showing the
scenes throughout the State. Mr..
Miller led the singing. Miss Draper
was pianist and Mr.. Jester operated
the slides.
Howard Hancock. New Jersey
State Lecturer. was guest speaker. /
His subject was Grange. the Gate (
way to Agricultural Opportunity"
He built his talk around the word
Opportunity" and it was a real in
Ipiration TO hear him. A short sketch
untitled Least Said Soonest Mend
d" was presented by Milford mem
Ders.
Plans are being made for a big
county picnic at Oak Orchard this
The suppers and Blue Hen visits
mounted to ss7.S7 in cash and the
mount in good fellowship through
ut the county cannot be expressed.
The fall meeting will be held at
lelmar. with Delmar Grange as
ost.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
ST. PAUL NJ. Z. CHURCH NOTES

The members Of st. Paul NJ. E.
Church, Milford, seem 10 have taken
on new life. every department Of the
church is alive with activity, many
social functions Of a real high class
and nature are In progress. The
young people 10 some very effective
degree are taking the lead. Miss
Blanch Mitchell, who is quite a
leader among the young people will
conduct a leap year social for the
benefit of the stewards of said
church. on Sunday evening, March
o. She will direct a Biblical rally
which bids fair to be a great sue
cess. We can hardly find words to
express our gratefulness to Prof.
TheOphOlis Parker, principal of our
school for his deep interest in ev-
erything we attempt to do for the
upbuilding of our people. Prof. NJ.
L. Fairfax is leading with the teach
ers in helping to promote the finan-
cial good of our church He Is lead
ing a company of ladies who will
render a drama namely, "The Slab
Town Convention" at the church on
Thursday evening. March 26. Every
body is invited, and viii be made
welcome This bids fair to be a great
evening. Sunday. March 20, is the
closing day Of the conference year
and every member and we'll wisher
will worship ut ST. Paul on that day. |
A rally, known as "Sweepstake Raj
ly" will be conducted by the stew
ards upon this occasion. Rev. Wa
tiers will preach at 10:45 a. m. from
the text: "And behold the vale of
the temple was rent in twain from
the top to the bottom" Matt. 1851.
At 8 D. m. his subject will be from
the text Watch We. stand fast in the
faith, quit you like men, be strong"
Anybody and everybody is welcome
TO attend these services, regardless
Of race or color
The District Superintendent, DR..
F. H. Butler, of the Dover District
Of the Delaware NJ E. Conference,
was with us on Friday evening and
conducted a very instructive and
helpful church meeting. Quite
arge number attended. Rev. d. C.
Waters, our pastor, was unanimous
y invited to return. We are glad to
ay that our pastor IS man, a real
nan who is not only interested in
he spiritual welfare Of our people,
mt he is equally as much interested
4 the civic interest Of the commun-
". We feel very grateful to the
ewly eletced mayor IN his very
rompt respond to the appeal made
y our pastor In interest Of the
leaning Of our cemetery which
eeded to have been done for so Il
ing a time. This was a very kind .
ct. one which portrays the very
smOcratic spirit Of the Milford
hite friends. We only make men- G
on OF such deeds as these as
,urce Of gratitude for any improve
ent that might be made, and let
J Intimate this fact. there are "
any. Rev. Waters promises II he Is A
turned to Milford that he will "
ork with these good people for any j.
vic good possible. hi
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
CHRISTIAN ENDEAEOR SOCIAL
RALLY

The Sussex County Christian En-
deavor Union plans to hold its COM
ing social rally at the Milford n. P.
Church on Tuesday evening, March
81 at 7:45 O'Clock.
The program Of entertainment
will be in the form Of an April
Fool Social SO cont miss the good
time which is in store for you Don't
forget the usual awards for attend
ance to be presented. The election
of officers for the coming year will
take place at this time also.
This Is a very important and
worthwhile rally so don't fail to be
at the Milford NJ. P. Church on
March 81
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
KENT All CLUBS
HOLD PLAY CONTEST
[Coniinned from First Paeel

Confined from First Pagel
The last play on the program was
Routing for Ruth" another mod
ern sketch, and was presented By
the following members Of the Oak
Grove Blue Hens Chicks: Homer
Jones, John Carrow, James Hutch
ms, LinwoOd Bullock. Phyllis Dixon,
Louise Meredith, Hazel Meredith,
and Elsie Hufnal
Mrs. George Ehinger. Dover; Miss
Mary Louise WOlfenden. Media, Pa,
and Gordon chesser. Wilmington,
the last two seniors at the Univer-
sity of Delaware. acted as judges
for the contest. However, accordins
to Miss Helen COmstock, Kent COun-
ty Club Agent. who is in charge Of
the contest, the winners will not be
until after the remaining
four plays entered in the contest are
given. Friday evening. March q, at
the Caesar Rodney High School.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
HEELOPEN POST SPONSORS
CONTEST

Henlopen Post No. 5. Of the Am
erican Legion. under the direction
Of Ben Baylis. Is sponsoring, in con-
junction with a large manufacturing
company, amateur radio addition
contest. Applications necessary for
entrance into the contest may be
procured at any drug store in Sus-
sex county. Further particulars con-
cerning the contest and the place
where the FIRST audition Is to be
held viii be published IN the next
Of the Chronicle.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

JunlOr.SeniOr High School Assembly
The Junior-SeniOr High School
Assembly held their regular meet
ing on Wednesday morning at 8
O'Clock. A portion Of the senior play
to be given en- Thursday and Fri
day of this week was given and
much enjoyed by the students.
The last movie Of the year was
shown at noon called Reckoning
Tropics" These movies have been
shown during the winter at noon
time by Mr.. McGinnes, Of the sciene
department. This is a great asset in
giving noOn-time activity which Is
necessary in a school during the
Hymn. Come, Thou Almighty
King"
Bible reading. read by Margaret
Hammond.
Lords Prayer.
America"
Flag Salute, led by Frank Dono-
van.
A scene from senior play, isis
Perkins"
Character: Sis Perkins, Olivia
Kirby; Carter, Felix Mick; Mrs.
Chandler, Catherine will
Iiams; Marcia Chandler, Betty Ham
mond; Jay Schuyler, Bill Isaacs;
Baldwin Chandler, Charles Breme;
Lydia IaSalle. Jean Burn; Count
9ason belong. Charles Robinson.
Milford Schools Donate To Junior
Red Cross
The Milford Schools have made a
Tery fine donation to the Junior
american Red Cross. The collection
vas made at the elementary school.
unior high school and the senior
Ugh school and amounted 70 S4s.14.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
SUSSEX All CLUBS TO
PRESENT PLAYS MAR. 81

Continued from First Pagel
fee" "His First Shave" and "Tun-
ing Up for the Wedding" by Cool
spring groups. At Bridgeville, the
plays scheduled are: The Minis
ter's New Car" By the Greenwood
club; "DetOur Ahead" by the Sea-
ford club: THAT Younger Genera
ton" by the WOOdenhawk club:
Dead Expense" by the George
town Senior club; and Doctor Ma
BEL" by the Laurel club.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
BANK COMMISSIONER TO
RETAIN PRESENT STAFF
Decision Made After Several Confer.
eRces With Officials OF The State


eRces With Officials OF The State
The present staff in the ONCE of
the State Banking Commission will
be retained by Ernest Muncy, who
has been recently appointed by Gov
ernOr C. Douglass Buck to succeed
Harold w. H0rsey as Bank Commits
si0ner on April first.
The new Bank Commissioner has
held several conferences with the Of
ficials attached to the office and has
informed them that there will be no
change in the personnel at this time.
When he assumes his new ONCE
Mr.. Muncy will simply move from
one section Of the State House to
another section, since he has served
as Deputy State Auditor for a long
period Of years.
Mr.. HOrsey resigned from his
present Office in order to accept an
executive position with a Whining
ton bank, after he had served thir-
teen years as the States Bank Com
missioner, during which period Del
aware established one of the finest
banking records in the country. hav-
ing no bank failures which caused
extensive losses to the depOsitors.
During his long term of service in
the State Auditors office, Mr.. Nun
cey has had charge Of the various
accounts for the State government
and was considered the source of in
foramtiOn on fiscal affairs pertain
ing to the State.
Both Mr.. HOrsey and Mr.. Muncy /,
are residents Of Dover.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27

The chairman of Red Cross.
Miss Ida Draper and her COM
mittee are anxious to express to
the public at large, their graft
tude for the general response
to the appeal for clothing and
funds for the flood victims in
nearby states. The telegram
was received by Miss Draper on
Friday morning. of last week
and before noon she had fifty
dollars. Clothing poured in and
the Red Cross truck came down
twice and was loaded each time.
It is with pride that the local
committee tells of kind and
willing people who helped and
who gave so munificently.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27

In honor Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Lamey. of Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs. Remsen Barnard
gave a dinner at the Pratt Guest
House on Saturday evening.
Beside the honor guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Hurry Mulholland
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Darby.
of Frederick. Cards followed at
the Barnard home on South
Walnut street.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
By Ethel N. Hunter Home Economisl, Eastern
Shore Public Service

ScallOped Celery and Cheese
C diced celery
C grated cheese
C buttsred Tread crumbs
T -four
TX C milk
3 T melted butter
Salt and pepper TO taste
Cook celery in slightly sailed wa
ter until tender. DTain-save this
celery liquid which should be one
half cup. Combine butter and -four
until smooth. add milk and celery
liquid. Season to taste. Cook over
low heat until thick, arrange celery,
white sauce, cheese and crumbs in
layers in well creased
baking dish. Top layer crumbs.
Bake 375' for 80 minutes.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27

The Friday Luncheon Club is
meeting with Mrs. S. NJ. d. Mar
shall today at her home on eau
sey Avenue.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27
Obituary

MASTEN
Mrs. Estella NJ Masten, age SO
years, died in the Johns Hopkins
Hospital in Baltimore. on Monday
evening, March %, 1886. Funeral
services we're held at her late resi-
dence in Milford IN Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Frank Her
son, pastor of the Avenue NJ. E.
Church, officiating. Interment made
in Odd Fellows cemetery. Milford.
The deceased is survived by her
husband, Burton Masten, two chill
dren, Raymond and Mildred, and her
mother, Mrs. Ida Smith, all of Mil
ford.
CONWELL
DR.. Joseph A. COnwell, former
Mayor Of Vineland, N. j.. and for
several decades active in every line
of civic endeavOr, died on Wednes-
day, March IL, 1886, at his home IN
that city. He was in his S1st year.
Mr.. COnwell had been in failing
health for many months. More than
a year ago DIR. Conwell left with his
friend, William C Taylor, number
of instructions to be followed in the
event Of his death He said that he
desired no eulogy. Saying simply
that he loved Vineland." the doctor
wrote the following, which he wish
ed to appear in his obituary: DIT.
Joseph A. COnweli: A son Of Della
ware, a citizen of Vineland. By birth
and thought a Primitive Quaker; an
advocate Of peace with the world
iisarmed. He prized truth and hon
esty about favor or gain, and re-
garded ability. influence and char
acter as gifts from God. and employ
ed his allOtments in useful service
and as a friendly mixer among peO-
Die in theODen field" Milton, Del.
was his birthplace. Surviving him
are his widow, Mrs. Lille Primrose
COnwell, and a son. George Con-
we'll. a member Of the faculty Of st.
Paul's School, Concord. ~ H.
ME1
LAWSON
Little Andrew Lynn Lawson. infant
on of Mrs. Amelia Donovan Lawson
nd the deceased Linfred Lawson,
led Tuesday. March 18th. 1886. in
he Milford Emergency Hospital,
ged months and 2 days. He was
victim of a coDgenital heart. The
title fellow had been sick one week.
'uneral services were conducted at
he home of his grandparents, Mr..
nd Mrs. Andrew Donovan. near Mil
ord. Rev. Frank Herson. pastor of
be Avenue M. E. Church officiating.
nterment was made in Odd Fellows
cemetery. Milford.
WWE
KLITIS
Mrs. Margaret Boone Klitis, wife
T George Klitis. died at her home in /
on Monday. March 18th, /
1876. Funeral services we're held on {
thursday afternoon at Barratt's {
hapel and interment made in that I
I
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:: :: !: :: :: :: !. :: !: ::
@ couraging news that
Spring was actually here. We'd
nesday found many busy with
rakes, trowel. and other garden
tools and working away with all
the vim of ar enthusiast. It
was a grand day for it. How
ever, there was enjoyment on
the inside, for on that day
Wharton-Fisher Company began
their three day cooking school.
This afternoon will be the final
one. At one-thirty the ladies'
gathered Tor a lesson in modern
cooking, and were instructed by
Miss Clara Dean. who was sent
here by the General Electric
Company for that purpose. Elec-
trio stoves and refrigeratOrs
were used to demonstrate just
how much easier the daily meals
can be prepared at the present
time. in comparison to the old
method of cooking. It is being
held in varney Auditorium,
where all are welcomed. and
then taught just how easily the
kitchen work may be made.
~
At assembly of the High
School on Wednesday. one of
the scenes Of the senior play,
isis Perkins" was given try
out, From the applause and
the laughter. it went over "big"
with the student body. Olivia
Kirby, as Sis. did very well and
was wen supported Last night
was the first performance. To-
night will be the last.
"
Mrs Wilson INWARD enter
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27

In honor Of William v. Sip
pies birthday, Mrs. sippie in
vited a few friends in for cards
on Tuesday evening at their
home on Draper Avenue.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27

Mrs. Wilson Vineyard enter
tanned the Tuesday Bridge Club
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-03-27

this week at the Pratt Guest
House for luncheon. Cards fol-
lowed at her home.
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LAWSON

Mrs. Margaret Boone Klitis, wife
of George Klitis. died at her home in
on Monday. March 18th.
1886. Funeral services we're held on
afternoon at Barratt's
Chapel and interment made in that
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MI. looking in the
yards about town,
would know that
there had been en-
rnlIraninn No. -
Evening star., 1936-07-21
MAN UNDER BOND
IN SLASH|NG CASE
Victim Accuses M. K. Roger
of Assault With Intent
to Murder.
By /. stan Correspondent OF rhe Star.

BETHESDA, Md, July 2l.-Melvin
K. Roger, 46-year-old carpenter, was
at liberty under $4,000 bond today on
charge of assault with intent to muir
der brought against him in warrant
sworn out by John A. Goodwin, As, of
Chevy Chase. Md.
Goodwin's throat was slashed in a
fight staged in his machine on River
road June II and he was in critical
condition at Mount Alto Hospital for
several weeks. He obtained the war;
rant on Sunday following his dis
charge from the veterans institution.
Royer. whom neighbors saved from
death by asphyxiation on June l9. was
taken into custody yesterday by Sergt.
Earle Burdine and Pvt. Windsor Poole
at his home. 42l5 Leland street, Chevy
Chase. His case will be heard in
County Police Court on August 10.
A Washington laundry employe.
Clifton Dickerson, reported to police
on June II that he had stopped a
fight between two men in an automo-
bile near Kenwood, Md One of the
men, he said. was suffering from a
horrible throat cut, but insisted upon
driving himself to the hospital. The
other fled.
Officers investigated and found
Goodwin. who lives at 4507 Ridge
street, Chevy Chase, Md. in Mount
Alto Hospital He said he could not
tell who attacked him or give any
information on the assault. police
declared.
On Sunday, however. he appeared
before Justice of the Peace Evan A.
Condor and obtained the warrant.
Two days after the attack on Good
win, a neighboring couple, calling
upon Roger. found him lying un-
conscious on the kitchen floor of his
home. Gas was flowing from a near
by range, while it was reported the
doors and windows were tightly
closed.
Evening star., 1936-07-21
Americans
Continued From First Page.)

reported to have been killed at those
places.
He said there were hundreds Of
refugees in Gibraltar and that Jay
Allen, correspondent of the Chicago
Tribune, was safe and uninjured there.
1t was reported that Allen narrowly
escaped death Saturday when he was
mistaken for an insurgent sympathizer.
At Barcelona, American Consul Lynn
w. Franklin reported as of pm. yes
terday that since Sunday morning the
city of Barcelona had been the center
of q Fascist uprising and that all
Americans were safe.
He said that while the greater part
of the rebels had surrendered, there
was a continued pursuit of rebels
throughout the city, which made it
dangerous for persons to appear on
the streets. Many churches had been
set aflre.
The larger portion of the army,
cooperating with the civil guard, Ia
Dor groups and shock troops, was
oCSS11OCo % W CdpGuIc
the rebels and maintai norder.
A report from American Consul Will
liam w. Corcoran at Vigo, Spain, at
noon today, Spanish time, said that
civil war was rife and that the death
toll was increasing hourly.
His message was telegfaphed
through the American Embassy at
London.
He said members of the consulate
staff and their families were safe,
that the consulate was functioning
and did not need help and that no
American casualties had been re-
ported. Two British cruisers were
standing by ready to taken on British
citizens, Corcoran said.
Three thousand armed workmen
were reported in the hills near Vigo
defying the military. It was assumed
the military consisted Of rebel troops,
but this was not made clear.
Corcoran said that yesterday after
noon there was fighting in front of
the American consulate during which
troops fired upon crowds of workers,
killing 30 and seriously wounding
scores Of persons.
Evening star., 1936-07-21
4 4BROTHERS HELD
IN DEPUTY Staying
West Virginians Refuse to
Waive Extradition to
Roanoke, W. Va.
By the Associated Press.

6y tlIC AooVSAdtSA 1900
BECKLEY, w. Va, July 2l.-Hub-
bard Duling, "a, and his brother Paul,
%, of near Summersville, w. Va, were
arrested at their homes yesterday and
charged with the murder last Friday of
Deputy Sheriff Clarence big Boy)
Simmons, A, of Roanoke County, Va.
Two other brothers, George and Joe
Duling, were taken into custody and
lodged in jail here pending further
investigation"
Edward H. Richardson, Roanoke
County commemorative attorney,
linked the deputy sheriff's assassina-
ton with the death of John Franklin
Duiing, fifth brother, who died in a
leap from an automobile pursued by
Simmons December %, 1888, near Roa-
noke. Richardson said the car was
loaded with liquor.
The four denied knowledge Of the
early morning death of the deputy in
a hail Of buckshot as he drove toward
his home. about miles south of
Roanoke, accompanied by another
ASPotyB SAaA ACo xDOOIlC.
The brothers charged with the slay-
ing refused to waive extradition, and
Richardson left Immediately for Rich
mond, Va, to expedite the preparation
Of papers asking their removal to Vir-
ginia.
The four brothers were taken into
custody between 2 and 4 am. yester-
day at their mountain homes within a
small radius of Summersville by a
posse Of Is officers, including Col.
Thomas Bailey and C. S. Roth, Fed
eral investigators. and West Virginia
and Virginia State troopers, Richard
son said.
Richardson, the two Federal officers
and other Virginia authorities came
to Redwood, w. Va, yesterday after
questioning one of a group of 10 per-
sons taken into custody at Roanoke
the day Of the staying
Simmons slumped over the wheel
OF the officers roadster, his head
nearly severed by a shower of buck
shot, within a mile and a half of his
home, not far from the border line of
Franklin County, about o'clock Fri
day morning.
Boone, who said he was lying with
his head in the right seat corner,
aroused from 'doze" as the car ca
reened to halt in ditch, and noted
a green sedan" speed by, he told in
vestigators.
The search for the green sedan"
was speeded after a barbecue stand
attendant told authorities a similar
machine was parked there until the
officers drove by, and some one re-
marked, There goes Simmons"
The Roanoke County prosecutor
said that so far as was known then,
George and Joe Duling had no con-
nection with the death of the officer.
He said that the Federal officers prob
ably would remain here for several
days to continue their investigation.
Hubbard Duling was arrested in
Summersville, where officers said he
operated a beer parlor, while the
other three brothers were taken in
Enon. few miles away.
EXTRADITION PREPARED.
Evening star., 1936-07-21

tC0ntlnue0 From F1rSt Page.)
inquiries made by one of his agents,
Harry Schaetzel, concerning the Shoot
ing of Dillinger by Justice agents two
years ago tomorrow.
Boatwright has been asked about
number of interviews he and a fellow
agent. Loren jackson, are reported
to have had with witnesses to the
shooting of Green. The persons in
terviewed, believing imposters were
impersonating Secret Service men, re-
ported their experiences to the st.
Paul office Of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation.
One interview took place In st.
Paul as early as April Of this year,
it is said, and several occurred in
May. There was a lapse Of such
activity until this month, when in
the course Of two days, approx
mately 10 persons were questioned by
men representing themselves to be
Secret Service agents.
The trend of the inquiries was the
same in all instances-viz., whether
the gunplay by the G-men was justi-
fed.