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Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
W. I. GRANT COMPANY
CELEBRATES 3lst ANNIVERSARY

Beginning October 2. the Milford
W. T. Grant Company store joined
with 479 other Grant stores in Gel
ehrating the 31st anniversary of the
founding of the company.
Starting with one store in 1906,
doing an annual business of $4,000.
the company has grown to its pres
ent size of 4S0 stores reaching from
! coast to coast, and doing an. annual
business of s100,000,000 by strictly
adhering to the policy expressed in
these simple words by W. T. Grant
mot how much we can get for
ourselves, but how much we can give
to our customers"
The growth of the W. I. Grant
Company is one of the epics of Am
erican business life. It is a story Of
normal. consistent expansion. tased
upon the practice of giving the pub
lie guaranteed quality merchandise
at the lowest possible prices. Lower
prices have been made possible by
the ever increasing volume of busi-
ness done by the Grant Company.
W. are Oil Win thC hAc-
tory of the automobile. Twenty-Five
years ago the very poorest sort of
car cost $500 to $4,000. Today. a
vastly superior car in every respect
can be purchased for $500 or $500.
Radios when they first appeared cost
5000 to $500. Today a radio that
brings the world to your finger-tips
costs but a mere fraction as much
These great reductions in costs
were made possible by tremendous
increase in the production of these
one-time luxuries. So 1t has been
with the merchandise sold by the
Grant organization. Because of the
large quantities sold, factories have
been able to develop new ways of
reducing production costs, by elimi-
mating unnecessary expense in get
ting merchandise from the factory
into the hands of the consumer. |
thousands of the daily necessities of
life have been brought within the
reach of the average wage Garner.
This has been the story Of the
growth of the Grant Company. 1t
has been made possible only be-
cause the consumer has had faith |
and confidence in the Grant Com
pany and its ways of doing business.
The first Grant store was opened
in Lynn, Mass. by William T. Grant.
the founder of the Grant Company.
Ideas and theories which he had de-
veloped while working for others en-
abled him to make his first store
such a success that his friends urged
him to open a second store. This was
opened In Waterbury, Conn. The
second store also proved the sound
ness of Mr.. Grants principles and 1t
was decided to expand still further.
W. T. Grant is now chairman of
the board. His policy of training his
own executives and promoting from
within the ranks has opened the way
Tor over 700 young men and many
to grow to positions Of trust
and responsibility. Including sales
women, over 1900 regular employ
ses are on the w. T. Grant Company
weekly payroll.
In celebration of its 81 years In
business, the Grant Company will Of
er many of its regular values at
,reatly reduced prices every Satur-
lay throughout the month. b
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
RELIGIOUS CONVENTION
AT GREENWOOD OCT. II

[Cosfinaed from First Psge1
ternoon session, which opens with a
worship service conducted by the
Rev. Russell W. Sapp. pastor of the
First Methodist Protestant Church
OF Georgetown.
Miss Lillian E. Mccormick will de-
liver an address on "A Vision of
Childhood's Needs, to be followed by
conferences conducted by Miss Nc
Cormick and Mrs. Mary L. Hudson.
the latter of Seaford. The closing
address of the convention will be de-
livered by the Rev. William Leish-
man, pastor of the Lewes Presby-
terian Church. on Making Our
Vision Real"
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
MENTIONED FOR sLEUTH

Thomas Stayton of Milford is be-
ing mentioned as candidate for the
office of state detective for Sussex
County, to be filled by Gov. Richard
C. McMullin, as result of the recent
resignation of William r. Murphy,
Republican. Charles wilkins of
Georgetown was recently suggested
to the Governor by group Of Demo-
Gratis for the appointment.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
FIELD INSPECTION NOW
UNDER WAY In KENT
[ContinEed from First Psgel

L
Delaware. and representatives of the
Agricultural Adjustment Admiaistra-
tion. The careful preparation Of
these survey reports will greatly fa-
cilitate this inspection work. DO ev-
cry effort is being made to avoid
unnecessary corrections on these
records.
In the mean time plans are being
formulated with reference to the
1888 agricultural program which will
be announced in the near future at
series of educational meetings in
each county. Since there was an in
crease of 68 per cent in the 1887
sign-up over the number of farms
included in the 1886 program for
Kent county. it is expected that even
greater number of farmers will
participate in future programs for
agricultural stabilization and i'm
proved farming conditions.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
MILFORD BUSINESS GIRLS HOLD
MEETING

Thursday night of last week the
Milford Business and Professional
Girls OF the Y. w. C. A. had get
together" dinner at the Pratt Guest
House. The group met for their first
fall meeting Monday night at the
home of Virginia Sockrider. During
the business transactions commit
tee was appointed to find a needy
family which the girls might help
this winer. The girls planned for a
Mothers Night" later in the season,
inviting all of their mothers to. a
dinner and theatre party.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
TO GIVE TUBERCULIN
TESTS AT KENT SCHOOL
[ConfinHed from First Psge1

IConffnAed from First Psge
These tests are used to discover In
children Infections which, IL un.
treated, might seriously hamper
their adult development, and shorten
their later lives. Infections so dis
covered are the more easily COM
batted with proper food, treatment
and rest than IL the child waited un-
TIL outward signs appeared in adult
years.
Since State laws do not provide
for the physical examination. immu-
nization, vaccination or testing Of
children without written parental
consent, permission slips are sent to
their homes in advance of the tu-
berculin testing dates, with the re-
quest that parents sign and return
them with the child.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
DELAWARE DELEGATES GO
TO EPISCOPAL CONVENTION

Some 20 Delaware church officials
and members are enroute for the
Trienniak General Convention OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church In Gin
cinnati. Ohio. which opened Wednes-
day for two weeks.
Bishop Philip Cook OF the Diocese
OF Delaware, who is already in Gin
cinnsti. is being mentioned for the
Office of presiding bishop, along with
several other prominent diocesan
leaders.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. 2. Farens
last Saturday afternoon in honor of
their grandson's second birthday.
Those attending were Masters Billy
Adams. Billy Leverage. Billy Wilson.
Tommy Adams, George Adams. the
Misses Dotty Lou johnson and Patri-
cia Lee Farens.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
KENT HOME MAKERS
COUNCIL ELECTS

[Confinsed from First PSgeI
tion Agent, Miss Whitcomb. 1t was
voted to carry on health for the ma
jor project this coming year. Mrs.
Helen Mckinley, State leader. helped
with this discussion and commended
the board for their help this year.
Mrs. Arthur Dawes, retiring presi-
dent, also expressed her apprecia-
ton of their splendid cooperation.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
RESPONSE TO SAFETY
DRIVE ENCOURAGING
[ [Confinsed from First Psse1

IC0nfInNed from FsFsf PsgeJ
ed at road intersections where stop"
signs have been placed also report
that such signs are being obeyed, es-
pecially by Delaware drivers.
The obvious interest in the large
majority of the drivers in obeying
the State speed laws and similar
regulations made for the protection
of the traveller is considered certain
to reduce the accidents on the road
in the opinion of Superintendent
Reynolds and the fact that so few
complaints have been made by those
arrested for violations is also con-
sidered remarkable and entirely
new reaction.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
SUNSHINE CLASS NOTES

Instead Of the regular meeting of
the Sunshine Glass of the M. p.
Church for this month. joint meet
ing and covered dish luncheon of
the Brotherhood Glass and Sunshine
Class will be held In the church
basement on Tuesday evening. Oc-
tober 18th. ALI members are re-
quested TO be present.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
WEDDINGS
HUNTINGTON vosHELL

HUNTINGTON VOSHELL
The Rev. Park w. Huntington, pas
tor of st. Stephens Evangelical Luz
theran Church, Wilmington, officiat-
ed at the marriage of his niece. Miss
Evelyn winifred Huntington, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harrison
Huntington of 0verbrook Hills, Pa
and Mr.. Thomas Hammersley Vo-
shell. Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
H. voshell of Charleston. S. c.. at
$50 O'Clock Saturday evening. Oct.
End, in st. Stephens Church. Will
mington. Mr.. Huntington gave his
daughter in marriage. Her attend
ants were her sisters, Miss Pauline
Huntington, as maid of honor and
Miss Thelma Huntington, bridesmaid.
The flower girl was Miss Patricia
Spotts of Overlook. Mr.. Victor
Nicholson of Highland Park, Pa, was
the best man. The ushers were Mr..
Louis Poggi of Vineland, N. j.. and
Mr.. David Street of Aldan, Pa. A re-
ception was held following the cere-
mony at the brides home in Over
brook Hills. After a wedding trip In
the South the couple will reside at
Charleston, S. c.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
VETERAN BRIDGEvMLE
p. r. r. AGENT RETIRED

Thomas G. Curry, agent at Bridge
VILE, for the Pennsylvania Railroad,
has been retired from active duty af-
ter active service of 45 years and five
months. He is SIS years old.
MIR. Curry was appointed telegraph
operator at Dagsboro on June is,
1899. Since then he has served as
agent at Cannon. Greensboro, Md.
ana Bridgeville. He served In the
Delaware Legislature during the
seventy-first session In 1928.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1907 Files Of
the Milford Chronicle

Last Saturday a hog weighing 500
pounds was chanced of by John
Gumby at the National Hotel, and
the chances were numbered from 1
to 100. Each person drew a chance
from a set of sealed envelopes, and
the number of 1t was the price paid
for the chance. Lee o. Truitt, the
fruit dealer, drew No. 1, paying one
cent for his chance, and that number
drew the hog. = =
Thomas Reed. cashier of the MIL
ford Trust Company arrived back
from his luncheon last Monday Id 4
happy state of mind, and his counte-
nance told of his happiness In
wreathes of smiles. II was all caus-
ed by the advent of real Tom
Reed, Jr.," at his home In North MIL
ford. It is their first born.
DR.. Palmer, Of Greenwood, is
making preparations to live In
Bridgeville. .s,s
On Saturday evening, Miss Annie
Bennett and John Thomas, both Of
Frederica, were married at the home
of the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. Ella
Lings. Rev. Dashiel performed the
ceremony, with only a few friends
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas win
reside here for a short time.
Last Tuesday evening the resi-
dents of Greenwood had moving
picture" show. and an Illustrated
series of songs in Jones' Hall. which
was greatly enjoyed.
The foundations for Anon Ar
mour's new building in Houston are
I'D. and the walls will soon be loom
ing: II is all of brick. 49,
The Houston cannery closed On
with an unprecedented
pack for the season. The Italian
workers returned to their homes last
MOudav
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
- - u
nTYnr0N
TO ATTEND GRANGE MEET

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence e. Jester
of Milford. and former Gov. Robert
p. Robinson will be among greup
of members Of Delaware Grange.
Patrons of Husbendry, to attend ths
list annual convention OF the M
tional Grange at Harrisburg. Pa.,
from Nov. 10 to IS.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

Monday is the first meeting of
the Milford New Century Club.
An unusually interesting pro-
gram has been mapped out for
the year and the members will
not want to miss one meeting.
During the summer the club
rooms haye been entirely gone
over, some painting done, new
curtains and draperies added,
some new furniture bought and
a general renovation which the
members will be anxious to see.
A social hour will follow a short
business session when the mem
bers will be glad to "get ac-
quainted" again. Mrs. F. Bur-
gette Short will welcome heartily
all and the first day should be
a full meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
MOTORISTS PAID s10,1s4
IN FINES DURING sEPTEMBEE

Fines imposed by magistrates in
Delaware during September for mo-
tor vehicle violations totalled s10,-
184.62.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
TRIIAx GREEN

Miss Mildred C. Truax and Mr..
Charles o. Green. both of Milford.
were married in Greensboro, Md,
Saturday evening, October 2, at the
Methodist Episcopal parsonage by
the Rev. Tilghman Smith. They will
live in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

Husking corn and seeding grain
keeps Milford farmers busy from
sun to sun.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

< Mrs. John Mayhem gave a
small bridge party at her home
on the Boulevard on Tuesday eve
ming in honor of Miss Alice En-
mis-, who lately moved from Clay
ton. The guests were Mrs. Henry
wilkins. Mrs. Rose Hart, Mrs.
Edward Salevan, Mrs. Margaret
Ayres of Richmond. Va. Mrs.
Joseph Rogers, Mrs. Harold Sal
mons and Mrs. Marshall Hugg.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

Mrs. /. ID. Short entertained
the Tuesday Bridge Club this
week and added an extra table.
Those present beside the regular
members were Mrs. e. Roscoe
Galloway. Mrs. Gene Pratt, Mrs.
Edward Walls, Mrs. Frank r.
Grier, Mrs. Dean Kimmel, Mrs.
Edgar Wood and Mrs. Frank
Brereton.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

q On Wednesday evening at
seven the members of the Busy
Bees gathered for a trip to Re-
hoboth. It was their regular
weekly meeting time but there
was a difference in the usual
plans. One of the members, Mrs.
Robert p. Alexander, the former
Miss Emma Moore, was at the
shore spending the last few days
Of Mr.. Alexander's vacation with
Mrs. e. M. Flory. so a surprise
party was arranged. Miss Eliz-
abeth Reedy was the hostess and
the party was given at the cot
tage of Mrs. Flory. Along with
the surprise came a miscellane-
GUS shower by bridge. II was'a
very happy evening for all.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
OBITUARY
HUDSON

hOOoOA
Susan Hudson, age II years Of MIL
ford. died Sunday, October 8, 1887.
She leaves two daughters and two
sons. Mrs. John Beebe of Glendale;
Mrs. John whaley OF Milford; James
Hudson of Pennsylvania, and VIII
liam Hudson of Milford. Funeral ser
vices we're held on Wednesday afterr
noon at O'Clock from the Lohands
Funeral Home. Interment in Odd
Fellows cemetery, Milford. Rev. j. Il.
Bailey officiating. ae Nff
SIS
FOWLER
Warren B. Fowler, "a years old, a
farmer, formerly of Greenwood sec
ton, was found dead in bed Saturday
morning, October 2. 1887. at the home
of his son, Frank Fowler. between
Milford and Georgetown. Since the
death OF his wife several years ago
he had been making his home with
his children. The funeral services
took place Tuesday afternoon from
st. Jehnstown Church, with inter
ment in the adjoining cemetery.
MMH "
BURTON
Charles Burton, colored. age AZ
years, of Milton, died In the Beebe
Hospital at Lewes on Sunday, octo-
ber 3, 1887. Funeral services were
held on Wednesday afternoon at 8 p.
m. In the Milton Colored Church.
Interment in the Bethel cemetery at
Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
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THOMAS

THOMAS
Mrs. Josephine Thomas, age 79
years, widow of Aaron B. Thomas of
Milford. passed away after a short
illness on Sunday morning, Septem-
Der 10. 1887. at the home of her son
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Thomas. at Turlock, California. She
was a daughter of the late William H.
Richards and Sarah N. Downes, his
wife. and was born in Milford Neck,
where she spent the most Of her life.
going to California to reside with
her son about seven years ago. Be-
sides her son she is survived by one
sister, Mrs. Eliza Jane Clifton Of
Philadelphia, and three grandsons,
Avory and Jack Thomas, and Herbert
Stevenson of Philadelphia. son Of
Neal Stevenson of Milford and the
late Edna Thomas Stevenson. Fu-
neral services were held at the home
of her son the following Tuesday
morning. and interment made in
Turlick, California.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
U IRE Prevention Week
did not go unobserved
In Milford. To those
members of the first


In Milford. To those
members of the first
.1-- grades in school. 1t.
perhaps. afforded a red letter day
for them. They made their first
Appearance on Wednesday at
High School and took part in the
parade around the auditorium
with their diminutive fire engines
and banners. During assembly
4 student from Dover gave an
exhibit of first aid, while Oscar
MAloney, who is every small
boys ideal of a fireman. answer
Z ed questions that were asked by
individuals. An insurance Of
fcial also spoke to the student
body. There is always room for
Improvement in an organization,
but II is the concensus Of Mil
ford's opinion that the Carlisle
Fire Company is tops" when it
comes to a volunteer comapny,
And fire prevention is a year
around story with them.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
MORGAN

Mrs. Josephine Morgan, age ss
years. widow of John Morgan, pass
ed away after a short Illness on
Wednesday, September 29, 1887, at
the home of her granddaughter, 1906
East Passayunk avenue, Philadel-
phia. Mrs. Morgan was a daughter
OF the late Joseph c. Gorby and
Elizabeth Graham, his wife, of Mil
ford. Surviving her are two grand
children. Mrs. Anna Monica and
John Morgan; one brother, Henry d.
Gorby. of Philadelphia, and two sis
ters, Mrs. Bessie C. Campbell and
Mrs. Albert E. Archer, both of Mil
ford. Her remains were brought to
Milford last Saturday and interment
made in Odd Fellows cemetery. Rev.
Frank Herson conducted the funeral
services at the grave.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

The Houston cannery closed On
Saturday with an unprecedented
pack for the season. The Italian
workers returned to their homes last
MOudav s.F
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

Swat the fly. now.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
HUDSON

Estella Hudson Of Milford died In
the Milford Emergency Hospital on
Sunday. October 8. 1887. Funeral
services we're held from the Lofiand
Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock. Interment In the Union
cemetery. Rev. ]. t. Bailey ofaciat-
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

Saral's, the popular sweet shop,
has lately changed hands. Now
Mrs. William E. Miller has it and
will still supply morsels for the
sweet tooth. A shop of this kind
adds much to the already fine
business section.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
W ~ ~
HOLLEGER

James Holleger. age 64 years, died
at his home near Milford. Tuesday,
September IA. 1887, after an illness
of several months. He is survived
by his wife, Alice Holleger, and nine
children, Mrs. Anna Harrington OF
Milford, Mrs. Mary Wilson OF Mil
ford, Mr.. James W. Holleger OF Mil
ford, Mrs. Elsie Maloney OF Milford.
Mrs. Pearl Plummer of Slaughter
Beach, Mrs. Clara White OF Milford.
Mrs. Lula White Of Wilmington. Miss
Louise and Russell Holleger of near
Milford; also eighteen grandchildren.
Interment was made in Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

Last Tuesday evening the resi-
dents of Greenwood had a moving
picture" show, and an Illustrated
series of songs in Jones Hall, which
was greatly enjoyed. ~
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
LLOYD

Major Lloyd. 54 years old. former
Bridgeville constable, died suddenly
Saturday afternoon, October 2, 1887,
at his home in that town. Returning
home from work he was taken i'll
while eating dinner. Besides a wife
he leaves two sons. The funeral took
place Wednesday afternoon. with in
terment in Bethel Cemetery on the
Seaford NJ. e. Circuit.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

1t was a happy weekend, the
past one. for two groups OF girls
who enjoyed a house party at
Slaughter Beach. At the Marshall
cottage with Miss Barbara Mar
shall as hostess and Mrs. s. M.
d. Marshall and Miss Sara Grier
as chaperones. were Dorothy
Pierce, Jean Mulholland, Mar
jorie Mulholland, Marjorie Faix,
Janice Clendaniel. Ellen vinyard,
Agnes Salmons and Ida Hoyt.
With Miss Marie Pentz at the
Holzmueller cottage. with Mar
garet Holzmueller as hostess,
were Mildred Hammond, Mary
Pearce, Anne Townsend. Marion
Nailor. Lydia Bell Toadvine. jan
is Williams and Patty Deakyne.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08
PHILLIPS

The funeral of James E. Phillips.
50 years old. cigar manufacturer Of
Philadelphia. formerly Of Denton,
Nd, took place from his home, 1888
Cedar Avenue. Philadelphia. on Tues
day, Oct. S, with burial in Lakeside
cemetery. Dover. Mr.. Phillips died
on Saturday. October Q. 1887. He
was the son Of the late James e.
Phillips of Milford. He is survived
by his wife. the former Miss Kathryn
Bradley Of Philadelphia; one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Frank Andrews Of Phila-
delphia. and one son. Brining Phillips
of San Bernadino, California.
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

The foundations for Anon Ar
mour's new building In Houston are
I'D. and the walls will soon be loom
ing; II is all of brick. ~
Milford chronicle., 1937-10-08

DR.. Palmer, of Greenwood, is
making preparations to live In
Bridgeville. az
Evening star., 1937-01-05

rested several times, lost bis employ
ment, did w. P. A. work, but became
head of the union local and president
vigorously opposed to william Green
and the old-line A. p. of L. "hier-
archy," and an eager champion Of
John Lewis vertical" organization.
He is tall, vigorous and athletic. with
| abundant reached black hair. be-
specialized and inclined to ministerial
black in his dress. He is an earnest
and vehement pleader for a social
philosophy" in labor organization, il
sisting that the complexities Of ma
chine production impel profound
changes and adaptations. He has been
denounced as a red" but denies he is
q Communist. or that he breaches any.
thing but sound organization which
| will raise laborers to the status Of
free men" He sluices all the fervor
of militant religious evangelism into
his crusade.
Seeking some oil for the lamps Of
Chinese darkness. this writer went
down to Pell street and asked Sung
Keeling about what was going on
over there Mr. Sung, merchant, Is
shrewd, informed and almost unfail-
ingly accurate in figuring what comes
next in China
He says T. " Soong is pretty nearly
the whole show over there. now that
the kidnapping is over with, with sppro-
pirate face-saving all around. Chang
Kai-shek will stay on as the chief
military overlord, but reporting on and
off to DR.. Soong. In 1880 Charles
Jones Soong, mess boy on the United
States cutter Colfax, went ashore
there. The sailors had taught him to
make cord hsmmocks. The Chinese
lad tramped up and down the State.
selling them. He became a Christian.
found influential friends and was grad
uated in theology from Vanderbilt
University, previously having attended
| Trinity College, now Duke.
In China he was an English teacher
and founded a Methodist Episcopal
Church. He founded his fortune
printing Bibles and with his shrevd
business aptitude steadily gathered
wealth He jointed Sun Yat-sen in
the 1911 revolution.
DR.. T. v. Soong, Harvard Law grad
uate and former finance minister is
his eldest son. Dr. Soong married tbs
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