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Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06


and Mrs. Bessie wilson called On
Mrs. Alice CromTtcn Sunday eve
ming Her mother. Mrs. Martha Long
is very i'll at this writing.
Charlie H. West Of Clarksviile
spent the past week with his daugh-
ter, Mrs John M. Hudson. They
mot0fod 10 Laurel Sunday and were
guests Of Mr..and HRS. Donald Hud-
son. s ~
Mr.. Nelson Smith and Miss Lena
Dickerson we're married IN Philadei-
phia October 3ist. On November lst
they came down and spent q few
days with Mr. Robert g. Salmon.
Mr.. Salmon returned with them for
their reception held In Philadelphia
November 7th.
Joseph Crompton Of Philadelphia
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
wife and son, Joseph, Jr.
Ralph Bailey and Mrs. Bailey were
guests Of the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Mitchell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Daisey enter
taiRed TO dinner Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Tingle Of Selbyville.
o. II. Campbell Feed Co., are inn
proving their Euilding BY applying
! coat Of paint. ~
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06

Mrs. Florence Wincer, Mrs. How
ard Templeton and Miss Edna Lowe,
al of Willow Grove, Pa. spent last
weekend with J. A. Lowe and sis
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwocd Wrotten Of
Hickman spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Martin, Sr.
Luther Rust and daughter, Mary.
visited his sister and brotaer-in-
law on Sunday, both Of whom are
patients in the Milford Emergency
Hospital
Mr.. and Mrs. NorvaI Parsons of
near Bridgeville were supper guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Nichols on
Mrs. Hugh Martin, Sr., spent last
Thursday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Ricards, Sr., in Bridge
Vile. The occasion was Mr.. Ricard's
18th birthday anniversary.
Miss Charlotte White a member Of /
The senior class of Bridgeville High I
School, in company with other class
members and Miss Helen Williams
md Miss Mary Lambert, both teach
rs, attended the play Hamlet" by I
ihakespeare, at the Forest Theatre /
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06


Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Warrington
and Mrs. B. Sylvia of BridgevilIe
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Warrington Of
fredericksburg, Miss Ethel Condor
Albert Condor, Eunice, Jane and
Jacob Lee Friedel visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Warrington on Sunday.
Mrs. Joshua West and daughter
Jean and Mrs. /. L. Willin were VIII
nlingtOn visitors on Thursday.
We wish to thank everyone who
so kindly contributed to the "Dona-
tion Basket" which was started BY
the ladies of the Church Aid. Sixty
four names were on the list and the
collection amounted to S14.O7. This
will be used for the benefit of the
The Trinity Church Aid will meet
with Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua West on
Friday evening, November 13.
Sunday. November S, viii be the
annual Home Coming service at
Trinity NJ. E. Church. The young
people will open the service at g;45 I
!. m. with the following Armistice |
Day program:
Hymn by choir, 20 God of Love"
Scripture reading. Miss Charlotte !
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06
DACSBOR0

The revival services are now be.
ing held at the M. p Church.
Mrs. George uuillen Of ST. Georee's
: Church would be very grateful 60
hear from the lady who exchanged
coats with her at the John NJ. Clay
ton School during the supper. Il
was dark blue coat with stitched
collar.
Remember the annual turkey din
ner on November 21st at st. Georges
Church, In the basement, on satnr.
day previous to Thanllsgivihg.
Mrs. Charles Townsend and Mrs.
Eben A. Townsend spent Friday at
Berlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard West will
occupy their new home after Tues
day. They were dinner guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Murray al
Bayard, Sunday.
James Williams and Mrs. Williams
mOtored to Red Lion, Pa, and were
weekend guests Of Dr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Evans former residents of
this town.
Mrs. Adelaide Schellinger Of Lewes
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06
] PhIladelphia. on satnrdar.

In Philadelphia, on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Walston and
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Walstcn visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Parker on
SUnday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Frazier, Jr.,
spent the weekend at HurlOck, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. q. Frazier spent
Sunday al Seaford.
Mr. and Mrs joshua West attend
ed the funeral Of Frank Hill near
Seaford on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bunting of
Dagsboro spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs d. L. Willin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest williamson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Williamson
OF fredericksburg. were dinner guests
on Sunday last Of Mr.. and Mrs. FIet-
cher Williamson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Warrington.
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker of
cranston Heights, near Wflmfngtou. |
spent Sunday last with their par- /
snts, Mr.. and Mrs. H. X. Wright.
Ernest Rash is seriously in at
his writing.
Miss Louise Wright spent part of
ast week in Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06

White.
Prayer BY Rev. 2. H. Glow.
Hymn America the Bsautifuif
by congregation.
Dialogues NY Flag," by three
boys
Reading. "our Heroesg Joseph
Wheatley
Reading. I'm Flanders Fields.
Miss Doris Herbert.
Flag salute by pFimsry and inter-
mediate children, followed BY their
singing America"
Pageant, Honoring Our Soldiers"
three girls and one boy.
Hymn by choir. Lord Of the Ma
tions"
Rev. J. H. Glow. pastor Of Trinity
Church, will deiDYer the sermon FOR
the occasion. All former members,
and friends are asked to unite with
Us on this day, Sunday. November 8,
It 9:45 a. m.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06

Eli Campbell is building a new
barn at his home near town.
Mrs. Laura BrasuFe is spending
some time a. 7ittsviile, Md.
Afford Steel cf wildwood. N. j.,
and James Hickman called on Mr..
and Mrs. e. H. Hickman, Saturday.
Mrs. Armel West OF Mrs. I. II.
West and daughter Hiida spent Fri
day at Salisbury, Nd.
w and Mrs. Wilmer Toomey and
children spent the weekend with
the latter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
emueI Brdmbley.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06

On Wednesday. November 18th the
Mite Society Of the First Presby-
terian Church will hold their annual
supper and bazaar. Don't forget the
date
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06
TRINITY

Earl White attended TIE two day
conference Of the Great Council 81
Delaware, ]. O. r. A.. az Selbyville
on Wednesday and Thursday last.
Little Miss Mhdred Adams Of
Cambridge. Nd, sDert last week
with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J b. Cannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Adams and
family Of Cambridge. Md spent
Saturday. with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. e. Cannon.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06

ngly new in the greatly increased power and acceler.
alton Ofits High Compression Valve in Head Engine.
Then. too, this thrilling motor car is proved ali
through. It embodies all the extra.value features
which have made Chevrolet dependable and complete
beyond any other car in its price range.
Visit your nearest Chevrolet dealer. See and drive
b'e complete oaT-oOmPlefe Let your own good
Judgment tell you that it's the outstanding value
Of 1887!
CHEVROLET MOTOR COMPANY. DETROIT, MICH.
Milford chronicle., 1936-11-06

nN SATURDAY. November Z. Chevrolet will present
~ the brilliant successor to te only complete Io,v.
priced Chevrolet for 1887, the complete car-cOm.
Petey nei0 Youlwant to see il, oritreveals ahevsn
greater measure of superiority its field than the
fine car which in 1886 set new aIl.time high in
Chevrolet sales.
Chevrolet for 1887 is neiU all through new in the
1negualed beauty of its Diamond Crown SpeedIine
StyIng new in the unmatched comfort and safety
Of It's AIlssilent, All.Steei Body and most excit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18

worthwhile cause The merchants do more business, people save votes for their candidates and the win ners among the candidates enjoy a marvellous trip. in which the girls see things they have dreamed about but few have evea hoped to be able to see.
 There is a marvellous trip on special sleepers, club car and diner all the way to San Diego where the great exposition reopened for the second year on January 15. From there to Tia Juana and Agua Cal iente in Old Mexico the girls travel in big sightseeing busses. They have dinner in famous Mexican Cafe. They see the border town, the barefoot police and soldiers, and the great resort.
 They are taken to Catalina Island and see the submarine gardens in glass bottomed boats. They visit Hollywood and Beverly, they see the homes of the movie stars, they see a real movie actually being filmed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18

" Winners of Better Times Contest WiH Hdue Great Trip With All Expenses Paid;lnterest
 Being Aroused as Contestants Enter Names

A contest with such fine prizes as an all expense paid trip to Cali fornia and Old Mexico is bound to arouse an enormous amount of in- terest and the contest being spon- sored by local participating mer- chants and The Daily Alaska Elm port promises to arouse more in terest than any ever previously conducted here. Last year Better Times contests conducted by 31 Washington newspapers in various communities proved immensely popular and 60 girls made trip south in special cars. This year with both Oregon, Washington and Alaska communities and newspa- pers participating in a great trip sponsored jointly by the Washing ton Press Association and the Ore gon Editorial Association, probably from 75 to 100 girls will travel for ,en days in special cars on a deluxe
 rip.
 Reports show that these contests are attracting an immense amount of interest in every community. Girls seeing such an unparalleled opportunity opened to them are getting their friends to save votes. There is no great amount of work involved except to get all friends active in helping People are glad to help deserving girl It costs nothing to help. The vote coupons are given out with cash purchases and in some instances for the pay ment of old accounts. The merch-
 ants are glad to pass them out al
 request at the time of each sale. Sc it is simply a matter of calling ur friends and urging them to help by saving votes. It is a contest in which everyone cooperates in a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
DEATH THREATS
 ARE RECEIVED
 BY AUTHORITIES
Secrecy Shrouds Intensive Hunt Instigated by New
 Jersey Governor
EXPERTS ON CRIME
 CALLED INTO CASE
State Executive Center of Fire Since Granting Re-
 prieve to Baby Killer

TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 18.--Gov. Harold C. Hoffman has intensified search for other persons besides Bruno Hauptmann who might be involved in the Lindbergh Kidnapping and baby murder. it was revealed today Details of the search are being kept secret.
 It was reported today that death threats have been received by the Governor since he granted 30-day reprieve from execution to Haupt- mann who was to have died last night in the electric chair for the abduction and killing of the Lind bergh baby.
 No word was given out today as to whether further request had been made to Dr. John F. "Jafsie" Con- don. pQx. in the Canal Zone, to re- turn for questioning in connection with the case.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
Mary Joyce Mushing on
 to Interior
Makes Third Leg, with Five Dogs, on Overland
 Trip to Fairbanks

BULLETIN-Mary Joyce left
 CarcrOss at 8 o'clock this morn
 ing for Robinson, about half way
 between CarcrOss and White
 horse, where she will spend to-
 night, resuming her journey to-
 morrow.
 Miss Mary Joyce, as announced exclusively in The Empire yeSter- day, completed another leg of her dogmushing trip from her lodge on the Taku to Fairbanks, when she arrived at Carcross at 2:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon from Atlin
 Miss Joyce said she enjoyed the trip very much and that hospi- tality has been shown to her by everyone.
 Miss Joyce is leaving Carcross for Whitehorse today, thence to Champaigne Landing and from there to Kluane, then to Panama, if she can find a guide to help her from Kluane.
 The young dogmusher left her home, the Twin Glaciers Lodge on the Taku River, on December 20, and arrived in Tulsequah, B. C., seven days later. From Tulsequah she travelled to Atlin in the com pany of party of Indians, trip she made in eight days, arriving there January T.
 Miss Joyce is carrying sack of mail which includes a letter from Gov. John w. Troy to Mayor E. B. Collins of Fairbanks, and two cameras, besides odds and ends of personal effects. She has five dogs.
 Enroute to Carcross from Atlin, Miss Joyce battled deep snow and slush for thirty miles through the Tagish Lake district.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
LEAGUE TO MEET

GENEVA, Jan. 18.-Brltish For eign Secretary Anthony Eden is en- route here from London, after pledg- ing himself to continue England's leadership in enforcing League of Nations measures for peace.
 Unofficial League sources repre- sented Mussolini as receptive to new peace proposals, and expressed the belief that the council would turn its attention Monday to such measures, rather than to the imposition of new sanctions.
 Premier Laval has left behind him in Paris an unsettled domestic politi- cal situation, although former Pre- mier Herriot is expected to defer his resignation as Minister of States until Laval's return.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18

and have their pictures taken with the stars, they eat in a movie cafe and see scores of actors and actress es. They eat at the famous Luccas Cafe They see Los Angeles. San Diego, Hollywood, Beverly, Pasadena and other famous southern Cali fornia cities
 At San Francisco they make a night trip through Chinatown, they have lunch at the famous Club Lido, they take sightseeing trips They attend theatre parties in Hollywood and San Francisco. They see great stores and shops. They stay at fa- nous hotels. They travel deluxe and what a time!
 It is a great trip, filled with thrills, as any winner in last years contests will testify The girls will be photographed and their pictures will appear in the great California newspapers. The trp is different and most enjoyable. There will be ten days of genuine thrills for the winners of the Better Times Con- test.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
OFFICIALS THREATENED

NEW YORK, Jan. 18 The World Telegram said today that in addition to Gov Hoffman other state officials had received death threats in connection with Haupt- mann case Threats were made against Attorney General David T.. Milentz and Anthony M K. Hauck. Jr.. Hflterdon County prosecutor the paper said.
 Employment of Robert w Hicks. Washington. D. C., criminologist, and Dr. Erastus Mead Hudson, de- fense fingerprint expert at Haupt- mann's trial, to carry on an inves- tigation to final conclusion, was announced here today by Paul G. Clancy, editor of the magazine American Astrology The magazine already his hired two attorneys to inquire into the case
 Editor Clancy expressed the opin- ion Hauptmann should receive a new deal, adding he hoped to dispel the atmosphere of secrecy and ru- nor surrounding the case.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
CITY LIBRARY PROPOSALS UP,
 COUNCIL MEET
Plans and Specifications Are Presented-Dis-
 cussion Follows

If the architects plans and specifi- cations presented at the City Coun- cil meeting last night by N. L. Troast. representing N Lester Troast and Associates, Architects, are approved by the Library Committee composed of City Councilmen and members of the Business and Professional Wom- ems Club, formal application will be made within few days TOT a PWA loan and grant of $30,000 by the City of Juneau for the purpose of erecting a City Library.
 N Lester Troast and Associates were commissioned by the city coun- cil at previous meeting, held on January 3, to prepare the plans for the proposed new library. The plans have been completed and were sub mitted to the City Council last night. A special m e ing of the Library Committee-composed of City Coun- cilmen Wallis s. George. Chairman of the comittee, A. F. McKinnon and c. E. Krause, and the following rep resentatives of the Business and Professional Womens Club, Mrs. Pearl Burford, Secretary and Treas urer of the committee. Mrs. Robert Kaufmann, Mrs. Lottie Spickett and Crystal Snow Jenne-will be held early next week for consideration of the plans, and if they are approv- ed application for the PWA loan and grant will be made at once It was disclosed at the City Council meet ing that while PWA authorities and the Governors Office have signified approval of the proposed loan and grant, formal application for the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
HESS ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF
 DEMO CONCLAvE
All Night Session Being Held at Seward Tn Draw
 ing Up Platform Planks

SEWARD Alaska, Jan. 18.- The Territorial Democratic convention convened here this morning at 10 o'clock with AZ delegates present, representing all four divisions.
 Luther A. Hess of Fairbanks, Pres ident of the Territorial Senate at the last Legislature, was elected permanen convention chairman with Arthur Chamberlin of Deering, Territorial Representative from the Second Division, as Secretary.
 Name Committees
 Committees were appointed and delegates from the First Division named to them were: Credentials, M. E. Monagle; platform, Mrs William A. Holzheimer and John E. Pegues; permanent organization, William A. Holzheimer and E. w. Griffin; nomi- nation committee, Monagle and Rob- ert w. Bender
 The convention recessed at noon until pm. for committee reports.
 All Night Session
 The Fairbanks delegates are leav- ing on the train Sunday morning which probably will mean an all- night session tonight
 The Seward Democratic Club will be host this evening to the dele gates at banquet. Many old time friendships are being renewed among the unusually large delegations att tending.
 The convention formally was called to order this morning by Arthur A. Shonbeck, Chairman of the Terri torial committee.
 The First Division delegation re- ported an unusually calm trip cross ing the gulf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18

SANDRINGHAM, England, Jan. l8.--That King George has shown signs of cardiac weakness was of ficially announced last night in a bulletin which declared his condi- ton must be regarded with some disquiet."
 The Kings personal physician, Lord Dawson of Penn. came to Sandringham and spent the night.
 The Prince of Wales also left London for Sandringham but his visit is described as an ordinary one. It is stated the Prince will return to London Sunday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
FOUR KILLED AS TORNADO
 HITS HILLS
Alabama Farming Section on Slope of Mountain
 Struck by Storm

FYFFE, Ala, Jan. 18.--Four per- sons were killed and a number in- jured as a tornado swept the popu- lar farming section on the eastern slope of Sand Mountain.
 The storm struck the section about 4:30 o'clock this morning, sweeping down the slope from the southwest, after wrecking num- Der of houses in the Rainsville sec ton
 Searching parties began moving up the valley in the path of the storm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
FOR. ADDRESSES BIRTHDAY BALL GROUPS TONIGHT
Will Be Heard at $: 30 Ju- neau Tlme-To Attend
 New York Dedication

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is. = At 10:30 o'clock tonight, Eastern stan dard Time t6:30 Juneau .t51ne) President Roosevelt will speak on the radio to committees arranging the annual Presidential Birthday Ball for January 30.
 The President has planned his week lend to include New York City on Sunday where he will partici- pate in the dedication of the Theo- dore Roosevelt Memorial building by the American Natural History Museum. He also plans to stop in Newark to confer with New Jersey Federal officials.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
DISCOVERY Il
 TAKES PLIERS
 TO N.zEALAND
Lincoln Ellsworth and Her bert Kenyon Expected
 in Dunedin Jan. 27

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Jan. 18 The Discovery II. which yesterday found Lincoln Ellsworth and his pilot Herbert Pollock Kenyon, after they had been lost on the frozen wastes of Little America since November 25, is now enroute to this port. ac- cording to radioed advices today
 The ship, carrying the two rescued adventures and their plane, is ex- pected here January 27.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
POPULAR KIpLINGEsQUE PHRASES

Familiar quotations from the legion, often tripping from the without their users of their origin Here a few of them: "The CoIoners lady Judy OGrady sisters under their skins"
 East is East West s twain meet.
 A a a of hai You're better I "So learned rom her."
 You're pore benghted frst-cIas fightn man."
 Lord God of Hosts, be with forge-est we forget.v
 Without benefit of
 I've taken found it. "A woman is only woman but good cigar is a "The white
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
DUCE'S ARMIES CLAIM ADVANCE
 OF 125 MILES
Ethiopian Casualties Set at 5000 in South
 5000 Prisoners
DIPLOMATS GATHER
 FOR LEAGUE CONFAB
Eden Pledged to Continue Enforcement of Gen.
 eva Sanctions

ROME, Jan. 13.-Rome today hail ed reports of victory from the south ern Ethiopian front in a communiqut which said that the Fascist invad- CTS advanced 125 miles northwaro, during the week in long running battle.
 The Italian high command raised its estimate of Ethiopian casualties from 5000 to 5000. Three thousand defenders are sad to have been talk en prisoners.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
SIGNAL CORPS
 GUIDES RANGER

ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Jan. 18.- Capt. Dale P Mason, Signal Corps, U. s. Army, said the Anchorage transmitter will make direct radio contacts with the airplane carrier Ranger at request of the Navy.
 The contacts will be made each at 9:30 o'clock for govern ment weather reports and other matters of significance not now known.
 The Ranger left Port Angeles. Wash, yesterday enroute to the Aleutian Islands.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
CHOOSING COMMITTEE

Collector of Customs James J. Connors was today choosing a com mittee to aid him in preparations for Juneau's Birthday Ball. which will be held simultaneously with the other affairs throughout the nation.
 Interest already evidenced in the occasion indicates that it will be an outstanding success, MT. Connors said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-01-18
VICTORIES DENIED

ADDS ABABA, Jan. 18.- T C Ethiopian government today termed fantastic" the Fascist claims o1 widespread victories. Officials here declared that the territory through which the invaders advanced is only lightly held.