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Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
Local And State NeuOs

The Women's Democratic Club OF
Milford will meet at the home Of
Mrs. John B. Love this evening at
7:45 O'Clock.
Clarence H. Lynch, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence H. Lynch, ST.,
who is a member of the League of
Curtis Boy Statesmen, has made good
in selling the following magazines:
The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies'
Home Journal and the Country Cen
tleman. Young Lynch has won his
candidate degree, junior degree, and
two star junior degree.
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Charles S. Krick, vice president
Of the Pennsylvania Railroads Eas-
tern Region, retired from active duty
on Tuesday. having reached the age
Of 20 on March Is. He had 48 years
and 8 months of continuous railroad
service, during which time be gain
ed the reputation Of being one OF the
ablest railroad operating executives
in the country. Mr. Krick has many
friends in Milford and is a frequent
visitor here.
On April 8th the Christian En-
deavor Society of the Presbyterian
Church will offer for sale a wonder
ful variety Of Easter flowers. This
sale will he held in the store on
Street formerly used as
shoe store and the one in which Miss
Sipple used for a number of years
IS a millinery shop. The public is
urged to come make selections early.
Proceeds Of the sale will be used to
send some of the members OF the
EndeavOr to a Bible Conference later
n the summer.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
GUEST OF HONOR

Mrs. Melville MucklestOne OF Chi
cagO. national president Of the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary. will be the
hOnOred guest Of the units Of the De-
partment of Delaware at a dinner
dance to be held at Hotel Richardson,
Dover. April 9Th at p. m. Mrs.
Edith Hill, department president.
will be tOastmistFess. Music will be
furnished by an eight piece Orches-
ira. Vocal selections will also be
rendered.
Mrs. Mucklestone was elected ma
tiOnal president at the National
American Legion Auxiliary Conven-
ton in St. Louis last September. Her
election came as a result Of ten years
OF continuous service in the Auxil-
larry in local. county. state and ma
tional offices, during which time she
demonstrated her brilliant ability as
an organizer and leader Of Auxiliary
activities.
Mrs. MucklestOnes ability as an
orator is widely known and she has
been in constant demand as a speak
er, not only for Legion and Auxiliary
events but for clubs and public
Thorough business and
college training have given her the
for dealing with large
problems. She will
have a worthwhile message for all
Of the American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary and their
friends who avail themselves Of the
Of hearing her in Dover
On April 9th. Be sure to make reser- I
yations by April 3rd. Reservations
must be sent to Mrs. Melvin Hopkins
Dover. Department Vice-President of
Kent County.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
59TH PIONEER INFANTRY
TO FORM ASSOCIATION

tCOHfiBHed from First Pa8el
other states. II is anticipated that
the get-togeIher at Bethany Beach
next summer will be the means of
renewing many wartime acquaint-
ances. Major Cannon states that the
permanent organization of the old
regiment is assured, and will be ac-
eomplished next summer. Also, that
the committee is urging everyone
entitled to membership to comply
with Colonel I.eFevre's request as it
IS the desire to start with a full
membership, il possible.
Colonel George Schultz, command
ing Office Of the 19Sth Coast Artil-
lery. Delaware National Guard, is
with this committee to
help make the reunion a grand sue
cess.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Waples we're
in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. D. short and Mrs.
William Taylor were IN Philadelphia
on Wednesday.
Roger Taylor, Of New York City,
spent the past weekend with his
mother, Mrs. William G. Taylor.
Mrs. Robert C. Hall left today for
New York City where she viii be
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer
Browning.
DR.. Oliver James and Miss Eliza
beth James, of Baltimore, with two
Randolph Macon college friends Of
Miss James, spent the past weekend
with DR.. and Mrs. Oliver v. James.
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Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend atten-
ded the annual luncheon Of the City
Federated Clubs in Wilmington &C
the Hotel DUPONT on Wednesday, as
the guest Of Mrs. Edmund N. Bar
sham.
Mrs. MOllie Gillis, who has been
this winter in Philadelphia
to her Rome on South Wal
nut street. on Saturday, She has as
her guests her daughter, Mrs. VIII
liam Geiser and her son Allison Gil
lis. of Philadelphia.
Mrs. H. J. PleasantOn who has
been spending the winter with her
and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Coke Of Lock Haven,
Pa, is expected home for Easter.
The Coke family was unaffected by
the recent food which inundated
three-fOurths Of the town.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
SHAWNEE Il. D. CLUB

Shawnee Home Demonstration
Club members make April 10th a
record breaking meeting The sec
Ond anniversary Of the club viii be
celebrated at 100 at the home Of
Mrs. G. A. Swanson. The demon
stration and explanatory topic Com
mercial Versus Homemade Enter
will be given BY Mrs.
Clarence Calhoun and Mrs. S. w
recreation project leaders.
Tea win be served at thu close Of
this meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
F. c. POWELL APPOINTED
DEPUTY STATE AUDITOR
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Mr.. Powell has served as a clerk
on school accounts in the State
Auditors Office since January, 1881.
He was postmaster of Harrington
from 1881 until 1885. Prior to that
he was in The employ of the Penn
syIvania Railroad Company.
Mr.. Powell was born in Harring-
ton in 1897, the son of the late J.
win Powell and Mrs. Powell. He
was educated in the Harrington
schools, graduated from the Har-
rington High School in 1913. He al
SO attended the Wilmington Confer
ence Academy and Beacon College.
Banking Makes Wide Gain
Mr.. HOrsey, retiring commission
er. has held the office through pros
porous as well as depression per-
iods and has experienced during
those periods many interesting
things.
On assuming his Office in 1928,
there we're 43 banks in Delaware
with assets of $95,529, 760.05.
Two banks, closed during this
twelve year period, one at Newport
and the other the Brandywine Trust
and Savings Bank, Wilmington. The
former, which closed its doors in
1929. has returned to the depOsitprs
All their deposits. The Brandywine
Trust and Savings Bank has paid "a
per cent to depositors. At the close
Of the year, December 81, 1885, there
were In existence in Delaware Al
banks with resources Of $l84,531,- /
1872 or an 9,O07 .4O7.23 increase /
over December 81, 1923 when Mr..
Horsey took over the office.
Building Associations Increase
In 1928 there we're 81 building and
loan associations with resources OF /
IS. 369, 67O.13. while in 1885 there
were AZ building and loan associa-
tons with resources amounting to
s12. $3.50 ,658.44 or an increase Of ST.
496, 1881 over the twelve year per-
iod. =
Mr.. Muneey's successor in the
state Auditors office will likely be
one Of the present employees who Is
familiar with the work. There will
Be no change IN the personnel IN
he State Banking Commissioner Of
ice, according to Mr. Muncey.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
YOUNG G. 0. p. CLUB
MEETS AT HOUSTON

The young mems Republican Club
OF Milford met In the community
building at Houston, Monday even
ing. About 80 members we're pres
ent.
The meeting was called to order
by the president. Fulton Downing,
after which an election was held for
a club treasurer TO I'LL the vacancy
left by Spencer Willis, VINO has NOV
ed out Of the community. John Jes-
ter was elected to this Office. Ae-
ton was deferred until the next
meeting on the case Of Evans Rob
eFts, the club secretary, who tend
cred his resignation.
Mr.. Downing then introduced the
speaker OF the evening, George s.
Williams, Of MillsborO. Mr.. Williams
is one Of the best known Republican
leaders in the State, having served
as President Of the State Board Of
Education and State Treasurer. AZ
the present time. Mr.. Williams Is
with the Motor Vehicle
Department at Dover in an ofheial
capacity.
Mr.. williams made a splendid talk
in which he outlined the steady pro-
gress that had been made in the
State under Sc years Of Republican
administration. He cited the school
system and the road system as OUT
standing achievements Of Republic
can rule. In closing Mr.. Williams
urged ali present 10 work hard TO
make 1886 a Republican victory
year.
others who spoke during the
meeting were: President, Fulton
vice president. Robert
'erkes; vice president. Harry Jester
md Magistrate Harry B. Thaw.
Il was decided 10 hold the next
Meeting Monday. April 6, in the
Milford Grange Hail Refreshments
gilf be served At this meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
Youth BADLY HURT As
TREE FALLS ON HIN

While working along the highway
Tuesday AFTERNOON. John Mills. Is
years old, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mills Of Milford Neck. was seriously
injured when large tree fell on
him.
He and other wOrkmen we're re-
moving the tree when It toppled
over, carrying young Mills under it
% the ground. After lifting the tree
the youth was rushed to the Milford
Emergency Hospital where il was
found that his body had been badly
crushed.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
PIT. A. CONVENTION AT
SMYRNA TOMORROW
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Mrs. Keys is planning a confer
eDce of local health chairmen in
which Miss Ruth A. Bottomly, sum-
mer roundup secretary. of the Ma
tional Congress Of Parents and Tea
cheers, will participate.
Reservations must be made at
State headquarters. 3056 DUPONT
Building. Wilmington, for the lunch
con, which will be served in the
cafeteria Of the Swmrna School.
Registration of delegates which
will start at o'clock will be in
charge of a committee Of which Miss
Arie C. Hill of TaylOrs Bridge Par
Teacher Association, Is chair
man.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03

Washington Street is feeling
the loss OF Mrs. Burton Masten
whose passing occurred on
March 20. Never one to take part
in public affairs, her pleasure
was in her home and in the home
Of her mother. Mrs. Ida Smith.
who lives near. A kind mother.
and an interested neighbOr, she
had endeared herself to those
whom she saw daily. Her health.
failing for the past several
months concerned those around
her. They have lost another val
ued friend.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
IL MEN SOON TO BE
NEEDED in ECW CAMP

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Upon approval Of application and
passing Of the physical examination,
a local experienced man may enroll
for the duration Of the camps exis-
tence, or he will be given an hon
orable discharge should be find bet
ter employment.
Il has been the policy Of the
Emergency Conservation admins
tration 10 encourage the promotion
Of enrollees. and particularly Of io-
cal experienced men. to foremen's
positions whenever vacancies oe-
Cured and qualified men were avail
able.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
CHECKER TOURNAMENT
HERE SATURDAY, APRIL II

N. r. Banks. United States checker
champion. will play in Milford on
Saturday evening. April 18th. The
games will be played in Windsor's
store. Mr.. Banks will play all COM
ers. and win engage twenty-five play
ers at one time. He will also give a
further demonstration Of his uncan-
ny skill when he takes on four OPP
pOnents blindfOlded.
Mr. Banks was a Milford visitor
last year and needs no Introduction
to the checker players Of the Del
Mar-Na Peninsula.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Fisher will
spend this weekend in sunbury, Pa.
Miss Dorothea Reeder, Of Column
bus, N. J., was the weekend guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Davis r. Grier and
Miss Jean Grier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Evans and
Miss Dorothy Mats, of Philadelphia.
nave been the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Fisher for the past ten DAYS.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Fem, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry MulhOllohd returned TO their
home in Hartford, Conn.,, on Tues
day.
Miss Harriet Wilson of Provi-
dence, R. l., who has been visiting
In Washington, d. c., is spending
the week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas r. Wilson, near Mil
ford.
DR.. Frank HersOn returned on
Monday from the annual conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
held at Delmar. Dr. HersOn will be-
gin his tenth consecutive passionate
in Milford.
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Miss Irene Ellen Williams, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Will
liams, Of near Milford, is a member
Of the International Relations Club
Of the Fredericksburg State Teach
sTs College. which organization will
sponsor the meeting Of the Virginia
of International Rela-
lions Clubs which will meet at the
college on April and 4.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
HARLAN JESTER
ELECTED Head OF
CRYSTAL FOUNT
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The election Of officers was With
out contest. Harlan Jester was cleo
ted Noble Grand; Ernest Macklin,
vice grand. and William DickersOn,
recording secretary.
Frank Harder was elected to I'LL
the unexpired terms Of Lavinus Aus
tin as trustee and member Of the
cemetery board.
This is one Of the most important
positions IN the lodge and requires
man Of excellent business training
and judgment. Mr.. Harder meets
these requirements and was elected
unanimously. He is the manager Of
the Milford plant Of the Valiant
Fertilizer Company.
Installation If Oiiieers-eleet will
take place at a later date.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital will meet
on Wednesday afternoon. April 8, at
three o'clock, at the Nurses Home.
1t is especially requested that
large number come out as business
OF importance is 20 be DISCUSSED.
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Buy your Easter flowers from the
Christian EndeaVOr Society, who
will have them on sale from Wed
nesday, April 8. until April II, in
the store formerly occupied by the
Nu-Stride Shoe Company, on Wal
nut street, next to the old A. & p.
store. These flowers are purchased
through our local florist and prices
are exactly the same. All the pro-
ceeds from this sale will be used to
help send young people to the Young
Peoples Church Of the Air Bible
Conference at PinebrOok. Help us
reach our quota by buying your
flowers here.
The Sussex County Christian En-
deavOr Union will meet at the First
Baptist Church, West Second street,
Milford, on Tuesday, April IA. An
OratOrical contest will be held. The
theme is I'VE Choose Christ" Con-
testants will bring their own mes
sages on this topic. The winner will
represent Sussex county in the State
Christian EndeavOr contest. All
societies are urged to send a repre-
sentative to this contest and to have
a large delegation in attendance.
New officers will also be elected at
this meeting. Remember the date
April IA. Remember the place
First Baptist Church, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
SMYRNA All CLUB WINS
DRAMATIC CONTEST


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According TO the judges. the
championship was awarded TO the
Smyrna Club because their play
showed the most careful direction
and was presented with a swift tent
20. coupled with nice grouping and
good tableau. Robert Deakyne, Of the
Smyrna Club, according to the
Judges, was the outstanding individ4
ual actor in the entire contest. Mrs
Howard Dealkyne is the local leader
of the Smyrna Wide-AWakes.
The Smyrna Wide-Awakes and the
Houston Cardinals will again pre-
sent their plays in competition when
they meet the two winners from
county in the State All Ora
matte Contest, which is to be SEIZED
uled in the near future.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
NEW OFFICERS
FOR MIzPAH CLASS

The Mizpah Glass Of the Presby-
terrain Church held a business meet
ing on Tuesday evening al which
time Officers were elected for the
current year Mrs William Bowman
- the new president Mrs. Douglas
FRYE. vice-president. with Mrs. Maude
+. Prick secretary and treasurer
MANY important plans were dis
cussed and several clever ideas we're
suggested for this active group
The next business meeting viii be
on Tuesday. May s. AZ the home Of
Mrs. Macklin. and viii be preceded
By a covered dish supper.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
CROP LOANS NOW
AVAILABLE IN KENT
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These loans are issued for crop
production purposes only, as the
money cannot be used in the pay
ment Of debts or for the purchasing
of live stock. The interest rate is
5h per cent per annum, and the
notes mature on October 81, 1886.
which allows time for borrowers to
dispose Of most IF their crops.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
PRESBYTERIAN CHOIR
PURCHASES GOWNS

The cLOlr members Of the First
Presbyterian Church Of Milford have
purchased handsome choir robes OF
six which they use az each service.
The choir consists Of "A members
and the church pastor, Rev John
jackson Brown. Jr The Milford
Presbyterian Church Is one Of the
few On the Del-AIar-Va Peninsula
which has q choir using robes.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
PHILLIPs H0PKINs WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. james II. Phillips OF
Georgetown announce the marriage
OF their daughter. Miss Elsie NJ.
Phillips. to Mr. Merritt +. Hopkins
OF Milton The wedding took place
in Elkton, Nd, on March 28tb.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
ARMY DAY OBSERVANCE

Governor Buck has issued a re-
quest that all citizens Of the state
observe Army Day. April 6. with the
display 81 flags and such exercises
as may be deemed appropriate.
Army Day Is the anniversary Of
the entry Of this country into the
World War.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03

The Faithful Circle OF Kings
Daughters will meet with Mrs.
Frank NAPLES on Thursday,
April 3. This meeting is the reg
ular time for the annual cleo
ton Of officers. Members should
all attend to support their can
didates.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
-. e0sLER HAs RRTHnAY

James Edward Goslee. living al
Stockley, quietly observed his 57fh
birthday anniversary on Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
EdIt'd y VIRaIFIA :. FOWNsEND

HANKS go to Horace
G. Tropea for again
putting Milford on the
Photographers map.
He has once more
brought honors to Milford for
his artistic work in that pro-
fession. Four blue ribbons on
as many entries were won at the
recent Rochester, N. Y, exhibit
with photographers from both
continents competing. This is
the seventh year that Mr.. Tropea
has worked TO produce some
thing fine. something unusual. in
pictures, and has been rewarded
each time. The pictures this
year were beautiful. Two of a
girl. the artistry. the unusual
lighting. with the accompanying
lovely shadows. were so out
standing as to be appreciated
by any layman. A copy of the
picture Of little Joy Grier, which
is in the frame down town. has
been sent to Madrid, Spain, as an
entrant in the international ex-
hibit there. It is in black and
white, however. color not being
considered. So, we congratulate
Mr.. Tropea for this years hon
ors as well as all the others.
.
Mrs. /. D. Short was hostess to
her two clubs this week. On
Tuesday she entertained the
Tuesday Bridge Club and today
the Friday Luncheon Club is
meeting with her.
.
Miss Jean Grier had a small
gathering of friends at her home
on Saturday evening to meet
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03

Miss .Kimmel. teacher Of French.
presented a program on Scenes Of
Paris" Slides were presented and
explained by Jean Burns. Elizabeth
Hammond. Charles Breme. Logan
LeCOmpte. Felix Mick. and Alma
Tease.
Copies of this will be mimeO-
graphed and read in all school rooms
of all schools in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03

her guest, Miss Dorothea Reeder.
Of Columbus. N. J. Miss Reeder
is a student at George School as
well as Miss Grier.
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G. Marshall Townsend. IN cele-
bration Of his birthday had his
usual neighborhood card party
on Tuesday evening.
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The students at University OF
Delaware from Milford are en-
joying ten days Of spring vaca-
ton at their several homes. They
will return to their studies on
Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03
MAIN LINE BOY KILLED
By SCHOOL BUS WHEEL
Running TO Board Vehicle, Lad Lands
Beneath Il


Crushed beneath the wheel OF a
Lower Merton township school bus,
I4-year-Old John NewcOmb, 427 Lew
ering Mill road. -Cynwyd. was
fatally injured Tuesday night. Ed
ward H. Snow. principal Of the Low
er Merton Junior High School. Ard
more. where Newcomb was pupil,
was one OF the group that witnessed
the accident. about 6 p. m.
The boy was running towards the
vehicle as it approached the school
and slipping. fell under the front
wheel. Mr.. Snow took him to Bryn
Mawr Hospital. where he died early
The driver OF the bus. William
Hart. 54. of 936 ArdmOre avenue was
released on his own recOgnizance by
Franklin P. Kroner for
a hearing later. Kroner said the
driver appeared "blameless.
Milford chronicle., 1936-04-03

Miss Jean Grier had small
gathering of friends at her home
on Saturday evening to meet
Evening star., 1936-04-26
international Revue
TOClinax Festival

Many foreign nations will be repre-
sented in the colorful international
revue. which will be given as the
climax of the annual Spring festival
of the womens board of George
Washington University Hospital Sat-
urday afternoon. May 16, beginning at
o'clock on the verandas and grounds
Of Chevy Chase School.
Tableaux vivantes, songs, dances,
poetry and pageantry will comprise
the program of the revue, to he pre-
sented by various nations through
the courtesy Of the ladies Of the dip
lomatic corps, acting in cooperation
with the Festival Committee of the
womens board Of the hospital.
Outstanding among the diplomatic
corps patronesses for the event are
the Hon. Lady Lindsay, Nine. Saito.
Mime. Ertegun, Courtess van der
Straten-Ponthoz, Sonora de Castillo
Najera. Nine. SEE, Nine. Peter, Nine.
Prochnik. Nine. Wadsted, Nine.
Munthe de Morgenstierna, Nine. Raja-
maitri. Nine. Fotich. Nine. Sokoloska,
Signora Rossi Longhi and Frau Blank
enhorn.
At meeting Thursday morning at
the home of Mrs. Cloyd Heck Marvin
definite plans were made to present
scenes by representatives Of various
Evening star., 1936-04-26

MRS. w. WILLIS FISHER,
Who, before her Uedding Sat-
urday, April 4, 1Uas Miss Thel-
ma Mccarthy, daughter OF
Mrs. Rose NJ. Mccarthy.
-Hessler-HenderSon Photo.
Evening star., 1936-04-26
Miss Worley Married
To Mr.. Gordon Sieyers.

A charmingly arranged informal
wedding took place yesterday after
noon when Miss Adolphus May Wor-
ley, niece of Mrs. Lewis Ernest Kiel,
and Mr.. Gordon K. SieverS, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur F. Sievers, were mar
ried at 4 o'clock in the Foundry Meth
odist Episcopal Church. DR.. Frederick
Brown Harris officiated at the cere-
mony, which was preceded by selec-
tions sung by Mr.. Barrett Fuchs. ac-
companied on the organ by Mrs. Cath
crime Katzman. The church was dec
Grated with two baskets of Spring
flowers. one on each side of the altar.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her cousin, Mr.. John P. Wild
man, wore a light blue lace gown and
blue lace bridal hat and carried a
shower bouquet of white bridal roses
and lilies of the valley.
She had as her maid of honor Miss
Anna c. Hammack, who wore a pink
lace afternoon gown and hat Of pink
mouline. She carried shower bou-
quet of Johanna Hill roses.
Mr.. John H. Williams was best man
and the ushers we're Mr.. Eldridge
Jones and Mr.. Norman Stevens.
Following the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Sievers left on wedding trip,
the latter wearing gray coat with
accessories to match and print dress.
They will be at home upon their re-
turn at 230 Rhode Island avenue
northeast.