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Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
CLAIBORNE ANNAPOLIS. MATA-
PEAKE FERRIES FALL SCHEDULE

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found the fall schedule of the Clai-
borne-Annapolis Matapeake Ferries.
showing an increase in operation
over any fall schedule in the past.
The new schedule will go into effect
on September 2Sth with ten round
trips daily from both Annapolis and
Matapeake, and two round-trips
daily from both Annapolis and Clai-
borne.
"Romancoke" the name of the new
terminal on the Eastern Bay side of
Kent Island. is practically completed,
as is also the ferryboat which was
rebuilt especially for this new route.
which will connect Claiborne with
Kent Island. thereby making short
connecting link for patrons in Talbot
County and the southern part of the
Del-Mar-Va Peninsula. with the Mat
apeake route to Annapolis.
This new ferry route will be in
operation this fall. as soon as the
piers, roadway. ferryboat,
and other necessary details are COM
pleted
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
MRS. ROBT. G. HOUSTON
DIES OF HEART ATTACK.
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She and Mr.. Houston we're mar
ried on December 20, 1892.
Since young womanhood she had
lived in Georgetown and always
took an active part in civic affairs.
She was one Of the organizers of the
Georgetown New Century Club back
In the early COS. From childhood she
was active in the Presbyterian
Church and for many years was a
Sunday school teacher in the First
Presbyterian Church here.
Funeral services were held from
her late home this Friday afternoon
at O'Clock, in charge of the Rev.
John Humphrey, pastor of First
Presbyterian and Coolspring Pres
byterian Churches.
She is survived by her husband,
former Congressman Houston and
three children: Mrs. Mary Robinson,
wife of ]. Thomas Robinson, former
speaker of the lower house Of the
Delaware Legislature; John W.
Houston of near Lewes, and Miss
Elizabeth Houston, teacher In the
Finch School. Columbia University:
one brother, Prof. w. H. H. White Of
Glen Loeb, Pa, and one sister, Mrs.
Annie Ficher of East Lansing, Mich.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
PLAZA THEATRE NOTES
Roses Partisan Midget Follies Here
Today and Tomorrow, Sept 24-2s

Thrilled personal experiences are
not entirely reserved for full grown
men and women, but also fall to lot
of midgets or little people. as can
be attested by the diminutive MEM
bers of Roses Partisan Midget Fol-
lies, the colorful attraction appear
ing on the stage of the New Plaza
Theatre here, today and tomorrow,
Friday and Saturday, Sept. "a and
25, with a matinee Saturday at 2.30.
For example, who would imagine
that midgets also have had frighten-
ing kidnapping experiences? How
ever, two members of the Rose troupe
have gone through such trying epi-
sodes. About eight years ago when
she was 12 years of age, in Chicago.
len Burbach, the little star who imi-
tates Mae West in the Partisan Fol-
lies. At that time she already was
fully developed and grown to her
present height of 43 inches.
A good pair of lungs saved Joe
the diminutive master of
from a similar fate a few
years ago in Scranton, Pa, where he
was attending grammar school at
the time.
Meeting royalty is another thrill
not usually enjoyed by ordinary NOR
tails. Alice and Gussie Pick, the
dancing sister team of the Rose show.
have had the honor of an audience
with his Majesty. King Gustave
Adolph of Sweden, as well as meeting
in Hollywood such stars as Adolph
Menjou, Mae West, Jean Hersholt.
Madge Evans and Edward G. Robin
son. Jean Palfi, the little swing
1and maestro. also has met royalty
n the person of Danish King Chris
ian at Copenhagen.
Narrowing Acts of God" also are
lmong the experiences undergone
~ Vance Swift, the comedy magician,
md Princess Suzanne, the bueetrfiy
lancer Swift escaped unscratched
When a tornado blew down a ten
tory building in Midget City at the
DALLAS. Texas, Fair last year, while
he Princess came out without a
cratch from Hungarian train
wreck in which hundreds of persons
we're either killed or badly Injured
The Partisan Midget Follies are
roupe OF Is clever performers with
n hours entertainment that is diff
erent than anything you have ever
cen.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
PERSONALS

Mrs. John B. Baker and small son
returned home from Philadelphia on
Wednesday.
Miss Betty Williamson is attend
Ing the Wilfred School of Beauty
Culture in Philadelphia.
DR.. H. P. Lynch of Pittsburgh, Pa,
called on his father, George H.
Lynch in Milford, last week.
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Mr.. Eugene Backus of Kansas City.
Kansas. visited Mr.. Edward NJ. Davis
Tuesday. He came by airplane.
Miss Lydia Fl. Barker and Miss
Margaret Rust of Harbeson spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Ralston Davis.
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Robert Griffith, of Wilmington.
was the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Griffith, and will spend
his vacation with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Draper
and family moved to town on Mon
day after spending the past four
months at Slaughter Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee W. Smith of
Gerry. N. Y. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles E. Grove. Miss Betty
Grove will accompany them home.
Edward NJ. Davis left yesterday for
Indianapolis, Ind. by airplane. The
plane. driven by former U. s. Army
officer landed on Mr.. Davis's estate
Sunnybrae. near Milford.
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Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. Holzmueller and
Mrs. Carrie Croasdale returned to
their home on Lake avenue on Tues
day after spending the summer at
their cottage at Slaughter Beach.
Miss Elizabeth Collins, who has
been in Connecticut for several
years, will spend this winter in Hill
ford. She is now the guest Of her
cousin. Mrs. Watson Harrington, in
Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Wright, MFR.
and Mrs. Roma Mariner and Mr.. and
Mrs. Earle F. Worthington enjoyed a
motor trip in Virginia over the week |
end. They took in the Skyline Drive |
and the caverns.
Herschel Deputy and NJ. Haswell |
Pierce left Tuesday morning for a
trip by inland waterways to Bruns-
wick. Georgia. They are making the /
Trip on Vinyard 40 foot cabin crui-
ser which they will deliver to a new
owner. They expect to return in
about a week.
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Mrs. J. J. Hanly, of Rochester, N
Y. is the guest of Mrs. Cora Hur
lock.
Mrs. C. c. Mills of Philadelphia
is visiting relatives and friends In
Milford.
Mary Lynn Pratt, of Washington
was the guest of her grandmother
Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt a part of last
week.
Miss Cornelia Pierce resumed her
studies at Beacon Business School
this week, returning to Wilmington
on Sunday.
Myron E. Boone. son of Mrs. Jesse
+. Legar, Jr., has returned to Temple
Dental College, Philadelphia, to en-
ter his junior year.
Mrs. William Purks of PhiIadel-
pbia, and Mrs. Fred Wetzel; of New
York City, were in town two days
this week visiting relatives.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington Heisler,
OF Hamilton, Ontario, were weekend
guests of Mrs. Charles Heisler and
DR.. and Mrs. 8. NJ. D. Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Warren and son
Myron, who spent the summer at
Slaughter Beach returned to their
home on South Walnut street last
week.
William S. Bryant has returned to
Banks Business College at Phila-
delphia. after spending a vacation
with his grandmother, Mrs. Edward
Bryant.
DIR. and Mrs. Willard Pierce and
daughter Dorothy. returned to town
the first of the week after spending
the summer at their cottage at
Slaughter Beach.
Miss Sarah Nutter with Miss Mar
tina Counselman, of Houston, will
leave tomorrow for Wilmington and
will resume their studies at Beacon
Business School next week.
Mrs. ]. Lockwood Pratt and Miss
Frances Grier are spending a few
days in Washington. Mrs. Pratt will
go to Washington next week, where
Lieutenant Pratt has bought a home
William II. Pearce. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph J. Pearce of South Wal
nut Street. left Wednesday for East
ST. Louis, ILL.,. where he has register
ed in the Parks Aviation School. Will |
lam has chosen the Professional |
Flight and Executive Course.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
HARVEST HOME SERVICE
AT OLD PRINCE GEORGES
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countrywide pilgrimage made to this
historic old shrine.
H The history of Old Prince Georges
dates back prior to 100. 1t was one
of the largest churches In this Sec
tion of Delaware during Revolution
airy days. Many celebrated Delawar-
cans have worshipped there. In the
churchyard of the old church rest
the remains of General Dagsworthy,
a prominent figure in the Revolu-
tionary days. For many years this
old church has been without a rector
or congregation, but the people of
Sussex county have contributed to
its upkeep and made possible its
preservation. Today it depends en-
tirely upon the generous contribu-
tion of those who reverence and hold
dear its memory and the part it
played in the Christian development
of our people.
Old Prince Georges is one of the
three historic old churches in south
ern Delaware now without congre-
cation: Old Christ Church, Broad
Creek, where a service is held twice
year-Whit Sunday, the birthday
of the church, and the third Sunday
in September; st. Georges, Indian
River, where the spring rogation day
service is held, for the blessing of
the planting of the seeds, and Old
Prince Georges, Dagsboro, where
the harvest home service is held for
the purpose of giving thanks to God
for the returns of the harvest sea-
son. This service completes the cir
Gle of the outstanding festivals of
the church year; the birthday of the
church; the blessing of the seed
time, and the thanksgiving for the
harvest received.
This year the Rev. White who is
in charge, is asking the people to
bring gifts in the form of fruit, po-
tatoes, canned goods, apples, pump
kins and other crops of the land, and
give them as a thank offering for
blessings received.
After the service these gifts will |
be sent to st. Michael's Babies
Home in Wilmington, where they |
will be enjoyed by those who are in |
great need of help and to whom the
church is now ministering. This
home is a refuge for homeless, par
entless and unwanted children. The
church has made possible this hos
pital and home where they may stay
and be cared for. and given an op-
portunity in life.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
POTATO REFERENDUM
In KENT co. SEPT. II
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average yields an adequate quantity
OF potatoes for consumption during
the 1888 marketing year, and would
include the number of acres normally
harvested in counties not designated
as commercial potato producing
counties, the number of acres har-
vested within designated counties by
producers harvesting less than three
acres of potatoes, and the establish
ing of commercial potato acreage
goals.
An estimate would be made of the
proportion of the commercial potato
acreage goal for the United States to
be allocated to each state in which
there are located designated counties,
and this state goal would then be al
located to the respective counties. In
this proposed potato allotment pro-
gram the cooperating farmer would
be paid a substantial amount per
acre for keeping the acreage within
the goal established, and the amount
of payment would vary with the
yields obtained.
The purpose of this referendum,
therefore, is to determine whether
potato growers want a special soil
depicting goal for this crop in an
effort to stabilize the acreage and
place this industry on a more profit
able basis. Such goals will be estab-
lished if two-thirds or more of the
farmers voting in this referendum
in designated competitive producing
areas indicate desire for this plan.
This referendum vote in Kent
county will be taken on Monday,
September q, between the hours of
o'clock in the morning and 5 o'clock
in the afternoon, at three different
places in the county. and will be held /
under the direction of the county !
committee Of the Kent County Agri- /
cultural Conservation Association.
Every farmer who produces three or
more acres of potatoes is entitled to
vote in this referendum.
The voting poll in Voshells feed
store in Smyrna will be in charge of
Fl. Clifford Clark. and the one in the
Kent County Extension Office in Do
yer will be in charge of r. Harry
Wilson, while the voting place in
Taylor's hardware store in Harring-
ton will be in charge of Laurence E.
Cain. Official ballots will be avail
able at each of these designated
places, and all commercial potato
will be given the opportunity
to indicate either their approval or
objection to this acreage allotment
plan.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
Local And State NelDs


Be careful how you drivei IL
have been killed on Delaware high
ways so far this year.
Don't forget to visit the Milford
Firemen's Carnical, there is treat
there in store for you.
In lower Delaware there still exists
a few of the old Shorgum mills,
familiar sight so years ago.
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The chicken thieves who have
haunted the Necks around Milford
for so long, seem to have taken
holiday.
The Auxiliary of the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital will hold its rum
mage sale on Saturday, October 2,
beginning at $3.50, in one of the
rooms of the former Marshall Hos
pital. Mrs. Stephen Toadvine and
Mrs. Walter Grier would like the
rummage to be brought to them, or
they will collect it,
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
L. M. DAVIS MAY BUILD AIR
LANDING FIELD ON HIS ESTATE

Edward M. Davis, Milford, has been
in consultation this week with air
field experts, relative to details
necessary for the construction of a
landing field on his estate Sunny
brae". near Milford. According to
a report given to the newspapers by
Mr.. Davis, the work of grading will
commence as soon as the site is Sc
lected. Several planes have landed
al Sunnybrae during the past few
days. The pilots of the planes have
recommended that the ground on
which Mr.. Davis now has alfalfa
planted be used for a landing field.
This field is nearly level and allaws
q half-mile runway.
On Thursday, Mr.. Kenneth Backus,
an aeronautic expect from Kansas
City conferred with Mr.. Davis re-
garding the proposed field. Thurs
day. Mr.. Davis few to Indianapolis
where he will discuss the project
with field experts in that city.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
DEAN ROBINSON TO
RETIRE NEXT YEAR

With the opening of University of
Delaware Monday, for the new col
iege year, Miss Winifred ]. Robinson
will start her final year as dean OF
the Women's College. Dean Robin
SON retires after commencement next
June. Thousands Of Delawareans
will regret the retirement OF Dean
Robinson who has made host OF
friends throughout the state during
her % years service at the Womens
College. She was appointed dean
when the college was first opened in
September. 1914. and has been the
head of the college since then. She
has seen the college grow from about
80 students the first year to an en-
rollment of more than 800. Dean
Robinson. in addition to her college
work, has also been active In civic
affairs throughout Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
ECONOMY AUTO SUPPLY
STORE LAUNCHES DRIVE

"The sudden cold snaps that come
in the fall months, and the sustained
cold during the winter put the great
est strain on automobile batteries,
and exact the greatest toll in battery
failures" declares Mr.. Shaeifer. own
er of the Economy Auto Supply Store.
Milford.
ITO forestall these for the motor
lists in this territory. we have arrang-
ed with the Goodrich Company to
make a free six-point check on all
batteries brought to us, and through
these. prevent many of the failures
that might otherwise occur.
''The six parts of this free check
are the hydrometer test, pure water
fill, cleaning of the battery. tighten
ing of hold-downs. cleaning and
greasing of terminals. and inspec-
tion of battery cables. There is no
obligation connected with this test"
Mr.. Sheaffer also pointed out. dur
ing his discussion of batteries that
the American Automotive Associa-
tons report on emergency calls from
stalled motorists during 1886 listed
nearly 10 million such calls with the
cause directly linked to the battery,
ignition, or starting system. More
than 100000 calls resulted from bat
terry failure, four million from igni-
ton troubles. and 1,460.000 from
starter trouble.
These figures prove the necessity |
Tor constantly checking the battery |
and other electrical connections on
he car at frequent intervals. and
especially just before the coming of
,old weather, says Mr.. Sheaffer.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER

| A miscellaneous shower was giver
| in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Gov
erdale on Friday evening. September
II, 1887. at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Coverdale near Frederica. A
large crowd attended and many beau
tiful and useful gifts were received
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Freeman Coverdale. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifford Coverdale and family. Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbert Coverdale and fam
iIy, Mr., and Mrs. Albert Coverdale,
Mr.. Charles Fitzgerald. Mr.. and Mrs.
Burton Wilcutts. Mr.. Theodore Brit
tingham, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Car
penter and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. Coverdale, Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Lindale, Mr.. Willis Fitz-
gerald and son. Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Millman and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lloyd Mills and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vinal Carey and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Emory Lynch and family, Mrs. Her.
man Holleger and family, Mrs. j. w.
Wright, Mrs. Helen Miller and FAM
lily, Mrs. Albert Miller and daughter,
Mrs. Ernest Rogers and family, Mrs.
Ella DeHuctt anu uduBhtcf, MIS. Jch-
ME Todd. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Har-
rington and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Mills and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Coverdale. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Minner. Mr.. Miles Mills. Mrs.
Melvin Smith and daughter, Mr..
James Lofiand, Miss Pauline Kenton.
Miss Mary Clendaniel, Miss Frances
Rogers, Mr.. Howard Killen, Mrs. vir-
gle Isaacs and son, Mrs. Elwood
Jones. Mr.. Frank Mitchell, Mr.. Char
les Holiday. Mr.. James Coverdale,
Mr.. William Warren. MIR. James
Webb, Mr.. Lawrence Millman. Mr.. ].
P. Fitzgerald, Mrs. W. w. Truitt and
grandson, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Carey,
md Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Coverdale |
md family.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
ROTARIAN LANKFORD
TELLS OF MEXICO TRIP
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Rotary meeting. He seemed to be
pleased with the country as he found
it, and the frieDdliness of the natives.
To date one Rotarian has received
an answer to one of the so letters
which were sent out by the Milford
club to Rotary Clubs in all parts of
the world. Past President William
V. Grier was the lucky recipient and
read his letter. which was from the
secretary of the Client. Belgium Club
to the group. The next meeting of
the club will be in charge of Louder
N. Hearn. and program regarding
the new Memorial Hospital will be
given.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24

Milford Grange Fair and Bazaar
Oct. and 8 at the Grange Hall.
Hog killing time will soon roll
around, bringing with it good country
scrapple and sausage.
The Masons of Milford are plan
ming for a splendid entertainment
tonight in their Temple.
II some of the fair fields of Sussex
mean anything there will be plenty
of native buckwheat -four this win
ter.
The Home Coming at Jones' M. E.
Church. located near Frankford, will
be September 26th at 2.30 p. m. with
Rev. Nelson in charge.
The terrible tragedy near Green
wood last Friday night claimed two
young. useful lives. Don't let this
happen to you; heed all caution
signs. and watch the other fellow,
you often have to do his thinking.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
30 YEARS A MEMBER OF W. .C.T.U.

On Tuesday evening. Sept. 14th
the Milford w. C. T. U. met with Mrs.
Tom Kirby of North Milford. and held
a most enjoyable meeting. The Of
ficers reelected were: President, Mrs.
G. p. Carey: first vice-president, Mrs.
Clara Deputy; second vice-president,
Mrs. N. B. Downing; corresponding
secretary. Mrs. Oscar Maloney: trea-
surer. Mrs. Charles Swain; musical
director. Mrs. Bessie Roosa.
At the finish of business. the host
Mr. Thomas Kirby. spoke to the
women, upholding the principles of
the organization and pointing out
the urgent need of courage to stand
true to cause.
Mrs. Kirby has been member for
80 years.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
HOME COMING AT M. P. CHURCH

The annual Home Coming Of the
Methodist Protestant Church OF MIL
ford, will be held from October 10 to
IL. We hope every person whoever
did worship In that church. who are
still alive will come and join us in
the worship one of these Sundays.
The full program will be announced
later. Everyone of the family Of this
church take notice and make ar
rangements to attend some of these
services. Everybody welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
FELLOwsHIP CLASS NOTES

The Fellowship Glass of the Ave
nue. M. e. Church held their picnic
at Rehoboth Beach, Wednesday, Sept.
18th. II was decreed that more
perfect day could not be had. Soon
upon arrival the preparations for
the picnic dinner were begun, and
eaten in one OF the pevilions. The
ocean and Boardwalk were the scenes
of attraction. All made tour Of the
shops and nearly everyone came
home with an extra package.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
BOYS CHEST is INJURED;
RUN OVER Bi HORSE, CART

Lester Cannon. 16 years old. oi
near Greenwood. suffered a slight in
jury to his chest when a horse and
wagon backed over his PROSTATE
body, while he and his father, Arthur,
were on their way home Wednesday
from Milford.
The boy was taken to the Milford
Emergency Hospital where he was
released the next day following treat
ment
When darkness approached, young
Cannon halted the wagon to place
a lantern on the back end. In some
manner he fell under the wheels and
the frightened horse backed the
wagon over his chest A passing mo-
torist took the injured boy to the hos
pital.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
moToRIsT FINED ssio

Herman r. Murphy, of Cedar Neck,
near Milford. was fined 1910 and costs
last Saturday morning by City Magis-
trate William e. Lank on charges of
leaving the scene of an accident and
driving under the influence of liquor.
According to police Murphy was the
driver of an automobile that struck
a car driven by Mrs. Alva H. Harkins
of Rehoboth, last Friday night.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
PLACE ACCIDENT BOARD
DISPUTE BEFORE COURT
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should not be granted to file the in.
formation and that the court gram
writ of quo warranto directing tc
them to appear in court and show
what authority they claim ito have
and enjoy the offices of members of
the Industrial Accident Board for
the State of Delaware"
Josiah Marvel, Jr., chairman of
the Democratic State Committee,
who appeared in court in behalf of
Mr.. Grace, and Samuel Arsht, who
said he represents Mr.. Collision and
MIR. Latchum, informed the court
they are willing to waive issuance
of the rule.
Wants Case Heard
Mr.. Marvel, in informing the court
that he represents Mr.. Grace said
he contemplated instituting quo
warranto proceedings against Mr..
Grantland, but the attorney general
refused the use of his office for this
purpose. He said his application is
to have the matter heard at this
term of court.
After Mr.. Asht said he represents
the other two Democratic members
and was willing to waive issuance
of the rule. Mr.. Green again ap-
peared to answer Mr.. Marvel's state
ment.
Mr.. Green explained that Mr.. Mar
vel's action would have been against
one man. He said he refused to
take steps because there we're three
men involved and he felt that the
entire matter should be before the
court.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
DIESEL YACHT SANFORD"
LEAVES FOR GEORGIA

A 4O-foot Diesel yacht has been
completed by the Vinyard Shipbuild-
ing Co. for Mr.. J. S. Birdsey of the
Birdsey Flour Mills Corp. of Ma
con. Ga.
Captain Herschel Deputy and Nj.
Haswell Pierce (noted deep sea fish
ermenl left with the yacht Tues
day morning to deliver it at Bruins
wick. Ga.
The yacht. is arranged with two
cabins. an enclosed bridge deck cabin
and accommodates six persons in
well appointed manner.
Milford chronicle., 1937-09-24
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

Milford Grange will visit Reliance
Grange next Monday evening ard
present the travelling roller harrow
Every member is urged to attend.
Booster night will be observed ON
the night set apart by the National
Master on Thursday. September 80.
All oranges from Sussex county are
invited and we hope to make this a
real Grange rally for Sussex.
First prize for a fraternity float
was awarded Milford Grange.
The flower show committee gave a
very favorable report.
Plans are well underway for the
Grange Bazaar. October 8 and 3.
Meeting every week.