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Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
STATE HEALTH BETTER
DURING APRIL THIS YEAR
[Confinned from First Peeel

LNF'NeEte rum EHSt rage
Measles showed serious increase
during April, both as to number of
cases and deaths resulting. as conn
pared to April of the previous wear
This, states DR.. Jost, is due 10 the
TACT that the disease occurs in three
or four year cycles, and that tbis
year promises 10 be the peak OF 4
cycle. Measles have been prevalent
throughout the winter, and in Jan
uary the State Board Of Health is
sued a warning that a cold or q
cough might be the beginning of an
attack, and that child so AFFLICTED
When known cases are in the vicin-
lty, should be isolated and given
medical examination. The warning
pointed out that measles should not
be considered a mere Casual all
ment to be treated at home. since
II may have serious results and even
prove fatal.
There has been an increase NJ
imenlngocoeeic meningitis-six cases |
having been reported in the first fonr
months Of this year. However last
year there were only five cases re-
ported for the entire year. This IL
SAID 70 be another cynical disease
On the whole, says DR.. Jost. athe
april statistics may be considered to
nave SHOWN another slight step for
ward In the continued fight against
disease" ''-0'
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
GRANGE NEWS

Milford Grange had an open meet
ing last week and friends were in
vited to attend the memorial SER
vices. Flowers were placed on the
altar in memory OF all deceased
members and special mention made
of Henry Clark and Mrs. Ida L.
Jones, they having passed on to the
great beyond during the past year.
There was a pause in the program
to present a bouquet Of flowers to
Mrs. Frank Austin, it being her
birthday. Mrs. Mason presented
them with very appropriate re-
marks.
Milford Grange is glad to an
nounce a new grange In Sussex
county, organized at Milton. Well
come to the fraternity. The patrons
of Milford Grange are planning 10
assist in comforting the degrees for
Milton in the near future. June 8
the degree team goes to Reliance.
This Saturday evening the contest
comes to a close. William Hammond
and Davis Watson are planning the
program.
The National Grange Monthly
gives this maxim for June, 1896:
Indifference is a more dangerous
enemy than opposition. Beware Of
he temptation to take It easy as
he summer months come along
The Juvenile Grange Is quite
proud Of their new stations. The
have paid for them and the
natron, Mrs Pearl Messick, Is GER
ainly to be Congratulated for her
xcellent work.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
GEORGETOWN MILLSBORO
ROTARY NEWS

Or. Omar Jones, who was I'm
charge Of the program last FRIDAY
night had as his speaker, Howard
Ennis, a member Of the Georgetown
Millsboro Club. Mr.. Ennis gave a
very interesting talk pertaining to
Memorial Day. ITO avoid future
wars we must not stifle the minor
ity; for in so doing, too great a
power will possibly be vested in
some mad leader" lie said. Mr.. En-
mis- continued, However, the best
preventive Of war Is the world wide
incubation Of that spirit Of fellow
ship for which every good citizen
stands"
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

Augusta Dickerson, Mrs. Ram
ona Breese. Mrs. Winona
Brown. Mrs. Willard Pierce, Mrs.
W. T. Chapman, Mrs. John B.
Baker and Mrs. Oliver v. James.
o.
This evening the Senior Girl
Reserves will give a dance in
Fireman's Hall in Houston as
their final fling for the year.
The particular guests will be
those members of the Organiza-
ton who will graduate this year.
Music will be furnished by Peter
mans Loud Speaker Victrola.
The graduates are Betty Bennett,
Minerva Burn, Jean Burn, Jean
Galloway, Jean Clendaniel, Kitty
Clements, Martha Counselman,
Betty Hammond, Olivia Kirby.
Sarah Nutter, COrnelia Pierce,
Dorothy Swain and Catherine
Williams.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
M. JAMES PARSONS HEADS
THE SELBYVILLE SCHOOL

Mr.. M. James Parsons a seventh
grade teacher at the Richardson
Park School has been elected princi-
pal Of the Selbyville School. Mr..
Parsons is a graduate Of Washing
ton College with the degree Of B. S.
From 1880 to 1899 he taught the
fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth
grades in the two-room' school at
From there he went TO
Park where he has
taught the seventh grade for the
past four years. Mr.. Parsons is a
native OF Sussex County. His par
ants reside in Ocean View.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

HOSE who have been
pessimistic about the
radio, and the now
almost discarded Vic
J trola, taking the place
of the do, ra, mi" and lines and
spaces of boy and girl playing.
had some of that same pessi-
mism dispelled on Monday eve
ming when sixteen pupils of Will
liam f. Miller gave a very fine
recital at the New Century Club.
The instruments used were pi-
ano, trumpet, guitar, saxOphone
and accordion, and all creditably
played. Two vocal pupils had a
place on the program also. The
crowded room showed the inter-
est that has been aroused in mu-
sic at home and in school by the
teachings Of Mr.. Miller. No hob
by, or pastime can possibly give
more pleasure to the individual,
or to any group of friends, than
the playing well of some instru-
ment. 1t was good to have this
exhibition of what some might
consider a lost art.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

A dance, particularly enjoy
able, was the one given in honor
of the three graduates of the
Emergency Hospital in Varney
Auditorium on Friday evening.
Music was played for the dane
ing by Billy Hays and his or
chestra from New York City,
who were playing an engagement
at the Plaza Theatre. Receiving
were the graduates. Miss Doro-
thy May Hollis. Miss Florence
Emily Quillen and Miss Sara
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
NIEMEIER-JEsTER

Miss Lillian Agnes Niemeier,
daughter of Mr.. Frederick Niemeier,
and Mr.. Cleveland Jester, son of Mr..
Thomas B. Jester, both of near Sea-
ford, were married on Friday night,
May %, 1886. by the Rev. Alfred A.
Jones Of the Milford Catholic Church.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

A number of members of the
New Century Club were present
at Rehoboth yesterday when the
Federation of Womens Clubs be-
Mrs. Roberta Lawson was pres
ent and was the honor guest at a
banquet given at the Hotel Carl
ton. The meetings continue to-
day.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
NEGRO SHOT IN STOMACH

Walter Winston, Negro, Of Fred
erica, is in a serious condition IN the
Milford Emergency Hospital with a
bullet wound in his stomach. viii
liam May, Negro, accused of shooting
him during a fight last Sunday, is in
Dover Jail. Winston's condition is
serious.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
Weddings
WALLS ; SCOTT

Miss Hilda Scott, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George E. Scott, of near
Milford, was married on Tuesday
evening, June 2, 1886, to Edwin b.
Walls of Milford. at the home of the
brides brOther-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold johnson on
West Front street, by the Rev.
Frank HersOn, pastor of the Avenue
M. e. Church. The couple was at
tended by Miss Mildred Hill as maid
of honor and MilbOurne Berridge as
best man. Mr.. and Mrs. Walls will
make their home in Milford.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
slel,O1s GASOLINE TAX
PAID STATE DURING NAY

The gasoline tax collected BY the
State in May amounted to s1e1 0fe 80
which is an increase Of Is per cent
over the amount paid for the same
period last year and an increase 81
S2z,s9S.89 over April of this year
Fines collected for violations Of
the motor vehicle laws during May
amounted to $3.50.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

Mr., and Mrs. William V. Grier
gave much pleasure to two
groups of friends over the week
end by two trips on their yacht
"One-Thirty." On Saturday their
guests were DR.. and Mrs. Clyde
Nelson, Mrs. George G. Mont
gomery and Mr.. and Mrs. George
H. Draper, Jr. They went to the
Breakwater at Lewes and had
dinner on board before return
ing. On Sunday, with Mr.. and
Mrs. William C. Smith, Mrs.
Montgomery, Mrs. George H.
Hall and Mrs. Della Deakyne as
guests, they had a short trip in
the Bay and returned to the
at the mouth of the
where supper was
served. The trip home was en-
ioyed because of the beautiful
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
MARKER : BRANDT

Miss Cora e. Marker. daughter of
John F. Marker, Georgetown, and
Irl H. Brandt, of Milford, were mar
ried on Friday last, at 1890 O'Clock
in Milford, by the Rev. John T. Bail
ey, pastor of the Milford Methodist
Protestant Church.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
SUMNER CHURCH SCHOOL
PROGRAM is ANNOUNCED
EpiseOpallans Of Two DlOeeses To
Have Ocean City Study

Under the auspices of the Prot
estant Episcopal Diocese of Della
ware and the Protestant Episcopal
Diocese of EastOn, summer church
school will be held in Ocean City,
Md, from June 2S to July 3, the Rt.
Rev. Bishop Philip Cook of the Del
aware diocese is honorary president
of the board of trustees for the
the school. The Rev. Robert W.
Lewis of st. Michaels. Md, is presi-
dent, and the Rev. Blake B. Ham
mOnd of CeciltOn, Md, secretary.
Eleven courses will be offered in
the school. the sessions to be held
in the pupblie school building.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

Word has been received at the
Chronicle Office that Captain Steve
Toadvlne became critically sea sick
last Tuesday evening while cruising
on his fishing schooner "Cateh'em"
In the Mispillion River AS this pa
per goes to press Captain Toadvine
Is somewhat improved.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

WALSTROM

Mrs. Sophia Walstrom, age 7s,
died at her home near Shawnee
Wednesday, June 3. 1896. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend the
funeral services at the Pilgrim Holt
ness Church. Milford, Friday after
noon at o'clock. Interment in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, with Rev She'll
house officiating.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

The young set had a fine time
on Saturday evening when they
were the guests of Peggy Man
love. The warm evening lent
itself very nicely to the scavin-
ger hunt which was the enter
tainment for the good time. Re
freshments brought ali back to
the ManlOve home and shortly
gOodnights were said.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

The Friday Bridge Club will
be entertained today by Mrs. s.
M. D. Marshall. On Friday of
last week the members were the
guests of Mrs. C. D. Holzmueller
at her cottage at Slaughter
Beach.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

Word has been received let
ter brought over by the Queen
Mary-Of the safe arrival in
England of Mr.. and Mrs. John E.
Abbott. Already the Abbotts
have been overnight guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Laughton
at their country estate between
Southampton and London. They
will visit several countries while
away in the interest of the Mu-
scum of Modern Art.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

OF particular interest to his
friends will be the news Of noted
improvement in the condition of
John Manlove. who went to
DeVitt's Camp in Pennsylvania
recently for treatment.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Remsen Barnard were hosts to a
group of friends at their cottage
at Slaughter Beach when they
gave bridge party. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. William C.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r.
Grier, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Fish
er, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Burton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Adkins, Mr..
and Mrs. Dean Kimmel, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank NAPLES and Mr..
and Mrs. Herman johnson.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

Charles Rock, age 62, of Milford,
died in the Milford Emergency Hos
pital Wednesday afternoon. June 8,
1886. He leaves two daughters, Miss
Matilda Rock of Milford. Mrs. Sara
Pfeil of Sewell, N. j., and two grand
daughters. Gertrude and Matilda
Pfeil of Milford. Relatives and
friends are invited to view the body
after 1890 a. m. Friday, at Lofiand's
Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be held from his late residence
on Saturday afternoon at $50. In
torment in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
The Rev. Greiner of the Baptist
Church officiating.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
Obituary
RANDALL

RANDALL
Rev. Louis Randall, D. D., pastor
OF Keen Memorial Methodist Protest
ant Church, Baltimore, died Sunday
night, May Gath, 1886, at the Mary
land General Hospital. Baltimore,
where he had been a patient for sew
eral weeks. The funeral was held
the following Wednesday at Keen
Memorial Church and burial was at
Westminster, Md. Dr.. Randall had
been a member of the Maryland An
nual Conference of the NJ. P. Church
for forty-four years. Besides serV-
ing churches in Washington and
Baltimore. he had been pastor of the
M. P. Church at Salisbury, Md, and
at Milford, Del. His widow, former
ly Miss Matilda Derr, of Westminster.
is a granddaughter of the late Rev.
A. Grouse, an NJ. P. minister:
his elder son, the Rev. COlvin Ran
dali, is pastor of Centreville NJ. P.
Church. and his only daughter is the
wife of the Rev. Henry H. Schauer,
4 young minister of the same denOm-
nation.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05
McKNETT


Ezekiel J. McKnett died at his late
residence, 1913 S. Taylor street.
Philadelphia, early Tuesday morn
ing, May Goth, 1886, at the age of
81 years. He was well known in
Kent County, Delaware, having spent
most of his life in FELTON,, moving to
Philadelphia about fifteen years ago.
His wife died in 1926. He is survived
by four sons. George E. and Lewis,
of New York City; Erasmus and
John j.. of Philadelphia; three
daughters, Mrs. Edward Yerger of
Philadelphia; Mrs. G. A. Timmons,
of Glendale; and Alma McKnett of
ClaymOnt; also five grandchildren. :
Funeral services were held from his !
late residence in Philadelphia Thurs
day evening, May 2Sth, with inter-
ment at Barratt's Chapel, Delaware.
EEW
TRUITT
Mr.. w. P. Truitt, age 76 years,
lied at his home between Bridgeville
md Georgetown on Thursday, May
18th. 1896. While apparently in
good health until a few weeks ago
lie was stricken with rheumatism
md although his sufferings were in
ense and his strength greatly re-
luced, thereby his death was a shock
0 his family and friends. He united
With the NJ. E. Church many years
go when a young man and all
through his life wOrshipped God and
owed his neighbOr as himself. To
i'm this life seemed only a garment
eady to be cast aside at a moments J
office. Though suffering intensely v
e had a smile for everyone to the ?
nd. He faced death without fear. Fl
lie was held in high esteem in the
in which he lived, seek
lg retirement rather than publicity. I"
Ir. Truitt is survived by his wife
nd eight children, Mrs. Henry Hast
lgs, Mrs. Luther Rust, Mrs. Andrew il
ivens, Mrs. Alva Chaffinch, Mrs. VI
alter Anderson, Mr.. William P. VI
ruitt, Jr.. Mr.. Miles Truitt and al
ianley Truitt. There are nineteen m
Funeral services OF
ere conducted at COkesbury NJ. E. j
lurch Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. q
Gardner. Interment was made
Union Cemetery at Georgetown. TO
&M& M
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1936-06-05

Miss Ruth Anne HOlzmueller, who
is a student at William and Mary
College at Williamsburg, Va, this
year, returned home on Saturday
and is now at Slaughter Beach with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D.
Holzmueller, who have been occupy
ing their cottage for the past two
weeks.
Evening star., 1936-10-28
0LIN AND EVERETT
WILL BATTLE HERE
Former Light-Heavy Champion
Billed for Next Monday With
District Star.

BOB OLIN. former world light
heavyweight champion, will stack
up against Buck Everett, District
heavyweight champion, In a 1o-round
scrap next Monday night at Turner's
Arena that looms as one Of the choicest
bits Of beak-busting of the indoor
season.
Olin, who defeated Make Rosen-
bloom for the light-heavy title, lost
his crown to John Henry Lewis, Phila-
delphia Negro, in ST. Louis early this
year. Bob recently returned from a
successful European tour. walloping
Johnny De Soto and Sam Bruer in his
only fights since returning.
Everett, knocked out by Otis Thomas,
Negro heavyweight, in st. Louis re-
Gently, nevertheless Is at the peak of
his pugilistic career by virtue of his
convincing triumph over Marty Gala
CHER. Manager Jimmy Erwin says
Buck will conf1ne his betting to light
heavyweight ranks in the future.
Evening star., 1936-10-28
NAVY'S BACKFIELD
TALENT Plentiful
Ball Luggers Who Are Showing
Steady Improvement May Get
Chance Against Penn.

Snecial Dispatch TO Inc star.
A NNAPOLIS, October 28-While
"A there is little doubt that the Navys
sterling backfield quartet, consisting
of Frank Case, Sneed Schmidt, Bill
Ingram and Bob Antrim, will be called
upon to deliver the main attack
against Pennsylvania Saturday, a
number Of other backs are showing
steady Improvement and may be called
upon to play an important part in
that contest.
Against Princeton last Saturday Fay
Whsle and Bill Mason started in place
Of Schmidt and Case, though the lat
ter two were called in later and played
during most of the game. Wilsie, now
in his last year at the academy, has
been showing his best form. Mason,
another first classman, has developed
into a fine punter.
A good deal of attention is being
given this week to such backs as
Charley Reimann, Ned Thomas, Lem
Cooke, Art Franks. Jimmy Dean and
Harold Hansen. Reimann and Thomas
are veteran backs, while the others
are from the plebe squad of last sea-
son.
Evening star., 1936-10-28
Ohio State Wary
OF "Irish" Wall

BY the Associated Press.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, october 2s.-
~ Note to Notre Danes publicity
department, from Ohio States
ditto: The same trick will not work
again"
A year ago. Coach Elmer Layden
of the Irish mourned that Notre
Dame would be just breather for
State. The Buckeyes took it in.
but lost in that thrill-packed last
quarter.
The N. D. publicity department
wrote the Ohio State department
this week that Saturdays game
would be just breather for the
Bucks. But the Ohioans do not be-
lieve it any more.
Evening star., 1936-10-28
TABLE TENNIS MEET
LISTED NEXT MONTH
D. c. Group Will Stage Members
Tournament on Earle Boards
November 6, z.

WITH the objective Of enlisting
every table tennis player in the
city, the District Of Columbia Table
Tennis Association will hold a men,
bership tournament at the Earle
courts, 403 Eleventh street. on No
vember 6 and Z, open to all women
and non-ranking men paddlers of the
city.
Present members of the D. c. T. T.
A. may enter for Is cents, with nom
members being annexed so cents, half
of which may be applied toward MEM
bership in the association within 30
days of the end of the tournament.
Events will be held for mems and
women's singles. with trophy to the
winner and racket +. the runner-up.
Entries will close at noon November
4. Until that time they should be sent
to Abraham Chasanow. 403 Eleventh
street. All matches will start at 1880
o'clock the evening of November 6.
Evening star., 1936-10-28
:}RENAz! ;&}RNzM IN! @ltt&S @,

should become ardent addicts and
Washington may have several more
leagues added to its scores now In
existence.
Further details will be revealed in
this column at the proper time.
The champion Daily News rollers
are finally back on top of the Ma
tional Capital League, having rung up
their 13th-game victory in 18 starts
last night at Lucky Strike.
Having led the league up until last
night, the Benmacks today share the
runner-up position with Washington
Canoe Club, both one game behind
the News crowd.
A decided dark horse, the Ben
macks had shown an uncanny ability
to come from behind to win most of
their games, 0 of their II victories
having been snatched from the fire
by heavy counting in the last frame.
Last night, however, only Gene Far
rows l60. record game for the sea-
son, prevented the erstwhile leaders
from being taken for three straight.
The News team has George
CLANCY and Hornig to thank for its
present position, the former with an
average Of ia and Hornig but one
stick back.
Evening star., 1936-10-28
DEWITT GETS GRIDDER

Dewitt Prep had another potential
guard for its foot ball team today as
Robert Clark, all.round athlete OF
the Police Boys Club No. S, started
his association with the Upshur
street school as a result OF q schol-
arship given by the Boys Club.
Clark, a 178-pounder who stands 5
feet 9, has played foot ball, boxed and
wrestled under the Police Club man.
agement since it was organized In
February, 1894. He was a life guard
at the Police camp last Summer after
attending Eastern High School.
Eighteen years old, he is the eighth
boy from No. S precinct to win a
scholarship during its three-year ex-
istence.
Evening star., 1936-10-28

THosE who believe that row.
ing Is killing game and
that most oarsmen die
- young might consider the
case of Darlington Phelps of VIM
sted, Conn. Phelps was captain of
the Yale crew Sc years ago. He also
was intercollegiate single scull
champion about the same time.
This rowing combination ought to
be terrific. But when Darlington
Phelps died Monday he was 30
years old, which is doing fairly well
In moving along through this brief
vale of tears.
The records show a long line Of
oarsmen living today beyond the
allotted par of 10. sometimes known
rs three score and ten. Or you
might speak to Constance Titus,
who was champion sculler from
80 to 40 years ago and is still one
of the most active citizens in his
New York community.
Rowing is no soft game. but
Evening star., 1936-10-28
WILSON IS FAVORED
TO BEAT GALLAUDET
Comparative Scores Give Edge to
Teachers in Contest at
Kendall Green.

ON THE basis Of comparative scores,
Wilson Teachers College figures
to win its second game in two years
on Saturday. when it travels out to
Kendall Green for an all-local game
with Gallaudet.
Although both teams have yet to
win a game this season, the Teachers
boast a scoreless tie with Bridge
water, a team which whipped GAL
laudet, 1870, in the first game OF the
year.
Gallaudet, however, is figuring its
one-point defeat at the hands Of the
Norfolk division of william and Mary
last week, as indicative Of its ip-
provement, in contrast to Wilson,
which has not scored a point in
three games. Shippensburg and Shen-
andoah both conquered the Harvard
Streeters.
Illness may cost Gallaudet the
services of one of its best players.
as Norman Brown, captain Of the
team and an exceptional end, has
not fully recovered from an attack
of influenza.
Evening star., 1936-10-28
CARROLL C0LLEGIAN
TOPS GRID SCORERS
Arthur Buck of Unbeaten, United
Team Passes Bob Davis
of Kentucky.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WAUKEsHA. Wis, october 2s.-
w Carroll College statisticians came
out of huddle today with the record
of Arthur Buck, their junior triple
threat quarterback, showing his 10
points gave him the leadership among
the Nations college foot ball scorers
for the season to date.
While Bob Davis of Kentucky, leader
the previous week with sc points, was
on the side lines with an injury last
Saturday, Buck scored IS points on
two touch6owns and three placements,
as Carroll trimmed Lawrence College,
"a to o. In five games this year
Buck scored 10 touchdowns. 10 points
after touchdowns and field goal
Undefeated and united in five
games. Carroll has scored ll2 points
this season against opponents 6.