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Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

Colder weather and holiday trade
caused more activity and strength
in the produce markets after the
middle of the month. Sales in
creased for many of the vegetables,
| including cabbage, caulifiower, Gel
cry, lettuce. southern peas. tomatoes
and onions. and prices tended u
ward in market centers but the up
swing was probably temporary and
the shipping sections reported dull,
weak markets. Trade in citrus fruits
also showed some improvement in
activity and price action, but apples
| continued a dull feature although
some producing sections reported
larger shipments.
Total carlot movement OF fruits
and vegetables increased more than
10 per cent the third week Of No
vember. Sharpest gains were for
citrus fruits and southwestern vege-
tables. Movement of southern spin
ach and sweet potatoes also showed
gains. and there were some in
creases for potatoes. beans and cram
berries, hut shipments decreased for
apples. pears. grapes and onions.
Other leading products moved in
fairly steady volume.
Potatoes Fairly Steady
Prices of potatoes did not snare
the generally upward trend OF the
vegetable market Thanksgiving
week. Prices averaged slightly lower
in northern Maine. There was little
change in western New York and in
v1..A1YninU daRfi0nQ
Maine Green Mountains sold at S1.1O
to $1.35 per 100 pounds in eastern
cities and were 60c to Csc in northern
Maine. Sales in the Rochester dis
trict were still mostly around 90c per
100 pounds. Carlot shipments from
that section continue light. Shippers
and truckers have been paying grow
ers mostly Csc to 45c per bushel in
bulk.
Sweet potatoes advanced 15c to 25c
per bushel at New York and Pitts
burgh, selling mostly from 90c to 81
for the general run of eastern
stock.
Celery Moving Slowly
Because of low prices and poor
quality, celery is moving very slowly
from cold storage. Holdings in "a
western New York storages were de-
creasing at the rate of only 5000
crates per week in mid-November
and remaining holdings are about 10
per cent larger than year ago. The
stock remaining after the holiday
trade will probably be large for the
time of year.
Much of the stock shows poor mar
ket quality and meets severe compe-
tition from California celery, al
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
HARBESCN

Arthur Downing and Joseph Kuns
man, of Rehoboth Beach, Harry
Hickman, of Chester, Pa, and Ell
wood Hudson, of Wilmington, spent
Thanksgiving day with Mr.. and Mrs
Stephen Hudson at Coolspring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Pase were
given a variety shower by friends at
their home here last Tuesday eve.
Mrs. l.. w. Gordon, of Greenback-
vile, Va, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Kopple. of New Brunswick, N.
j., spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugo Kopple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hylon Smith enter
tanned guests on Thursday.
Miss Elva Neff spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry d. Rust.
On Thanksgiving day Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Veasey were entertain
ed at a turkey dinner at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Dono-
van near Milton, other guests pres
ent were as follows: Mr.. and Mrs
Harold Kenton, OF Wilmington; Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Sharp, and two
Warren and two sons, of Millsboro;
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bennett, Mr..
and Mrs. William Bennett and daugh
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Donovan
and two children, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Burton and son. Paris, of
near Milton.
Mrs. Estelle Short. of Whining
ton. spent Thanksgiving day with
relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther Donovan. of
Redden, spent Wednesday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Veasey
and Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Hudson
and son spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Veasey.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Rust en-
tertained on Thanksgiving day Mrs.
William Messick, of Rehoboth, Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph G. Rust, Mrs. Es-
telle Short and Mr.. and Mrs. L. F.
Mason.
Sidney Jarvis is spending some
time with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. VI. Jarvis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Chamber
lain were guests at the wedding an
niversary dinner of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Faulkner at Harrington on
Thursday.
Mrs. Elwood Godfrey and children !
and Mrs. Agnes Simpler, of Mills
boro. Misses Virginia George, Vir-
ginia Hudson. Lydia Barker and |
Warrington. of Harbeson,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Nora Ennis !
and family.
Mrs. l.. F. Mason. is on the sick |
list.
Mrs. Edith Barker and daughter.
Miss Lydia. and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred |
Parkhurst and children spent Thurs
lay with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Park
hurst, Sr., at Dagsboro.
Mr. and Mrs. Wrfxhnm Mcfivafne
who because of illness could not
cave their home on Thanksgiving |.
when their daughter-in-law. Mrs.
eliza McIlvaine brought them a full
curse goose dinner.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
REDDEN

Mr.. and Mrs. William Walton, Sr.
called on Mr.. and Mrs. William Wal
ton, Jr.. on Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e. Donovan
and son Howard called on MIR. and
Mrs. Charles H. Donovan and fam
lily on Tuesday evening. The men
enjoyed the evening coon hunting.
Mrs. Robert Clendaniel is suffer-
ing with poison at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cordy Jones ard
family entertained company on Sun
day.
Wilbert J. Mitchell called on Mr..
and Mrs. Charles II. Donovan and
family on Wednesday evening.
MIR. and Mrs. William Walton. Sr.
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey PEN
uell on Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Donovan
entertained company on Thankssiv-
ing Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Walton. Jr..
caluled on their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Walton. Sr.. and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles II. Donovan and
family on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Morgan
and family entertained company ON
Thanksgiving Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Donovan and
family entertained company on
Day.
Robert Clendaniel and two sons.
and Richard. spent Thurs
day afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Donovan and family.
Sunday school Sunday morning at
10 o'clock. Harvey Penuell. superin-
Lendent. Everybody welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
Safety Council Adyises Care Be
Used In Selecting Xmas Toys

Every boy seems to be a born
carpenter but first attempts to drive
nails may disclose painful lack of
skill. Junior carpenters sets give
the little boy plenty of opportunity
to pound without endangering his
fingers. For the very youngest
there is a board in which colored
pegs are set They can be hammered
down but cannot fall out, and when
all of them have been driven in, the
board can be turned overland there
they are all ready to go to work
on again. Other sets have wooden
guards with holes into which nails
can be dropped, thus keeping fingers
at a safe distance from the hammer.
Strong. workmanlike tools contribute
to the safety of carpentry sets for
older boys.
Two types of gifts which definitely
call for safety rules are small ve-
hicles and guns. When four-year-
old David receives his velOpicede he
can begin then and there to learn
something about good driving. He
can practice consideration for those
who share the sidewalk with him
and learn something about giving
and taking the right-of-way. The
older hoy who wants a wheel should
thoroughly the hazards
of riding a bicycle today. The giver.
whether parent, older brother or
sister, uncle or aunt, should feel
satisfied that he will ride carefully
before he decides to give a shining
new wheel place beside the Christ
mas tree. II is necessary to give
a little time and thought to present
ing safety problems of this kind and
securing the cooperation of the
child. but IL can be done. Every |
in innumerable families
the question of firearms is raised. |
Since every Christmas also brings its /
gun accidents, there seems to he only |
one answer to the problem. When
4 safe rifle range can be provided /
with a responsible person to super
intend the shooting. then and then
Only should boy have his first /
shooting experience.
For a merry Christmas that will
bring year-round happiness. choose
wisely when you go to the toy de-
lartment with its tempting displays
If gay and beguiling playthings.
With the wide field Of delightful.
gell-made and inexpensive toys from
which to choose. there is no reason
Why Christmas 1897 can't be entirely
iafe and happy.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
MILLSBORO

Mr.. and Mrs. Gardiner L. Ellis
spent last Thursday with Mr.. ant
Mrs. Otheniel Warrington at Cool
spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis entertained on
Wednesday Miss Elizabeth Quillen
and Mrs. Handy Quillen, of Millville
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Kemp and
daughter, Barbara, of Silview, were
guests of Mrs. Kemp's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. A. Burton on Thursday.
Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Wimbrow
were hosts to guests from Whining
ton on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Shockley and
daughter. Barbara, of Rochester, N.
Y, are visiting Mrs. Matte Shock
ley for several days. Last Saturday
Mrs. Shockley entertained at a din
ner party for her son and daughter
in-law, those present were: Mrs.
W. ]. P. White. Mrs. Matte Dodd,
Mrs. w. j. Downing and Billy Down
ing, of Salisbury. Mrs. Robert Long
and Robert S. Long, Jr., of Frank
ford.
Miss Helen Williams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Lingo. Jr., Mrs. Will
liam White. Joseph Collins and Z.
f. Carey are among those who have
been quite i'll.
Seeing so many of our own yuong
people home for the holidays added
much to the holiday spirit. Miss
Dorothy Lingo, was home from
Briarcliff Manor, Miss Grace Lingo
from Juanita College. Miss Grace
Collins and Brooks Reynolds from
Temple University, Reese White
from Tome Institute. Misses Helen
Williams, Oliver Throughgood, Rhys-
pa Timmons and. Edward Sipple
from Beacon and Goldey Colleges,
Miss Marcella Short. Earle Radish,
and Roland Baker from the Univer-
sity of Delaware, Miss Blanche Will
liams from Princess Anne, George
S. Williams, Jr., from an Aviation
School. near Philadelphia, Anne and
Ned Carey from Bordentown Mill
tary Institute.
Mrs. C. D. Lingo has been a re-
cent guest of Mrs. Bolton at Tangier
Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Rust have
been improving their home by the
addition of sun parlor, hardwood
floors and a cellar.
Miss Amelia Penuel was hostess
to her Sunday School Glass last Fri
day night.
DIR. and Mrs. w. b. Atkins enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Harley P. White
at dinner last Monday evening.
The home of the late Mrs. Alice E.
Boltz was sold last Saturday after
noon by Andrew ]. Lynch and was
purchased by DR.. w. B. Atkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Wimbrow, of
Wango, Md, and Rev. and Mrs. d.
w. Anstine, of Fruitland, Nd, were
guests part of last week at the par
sonage.
Charles Wimbrow has recovered
from recent appendi-
citis operation to be out on Monday
Ior the first time.
The Red Cross Roll Call for 1888
has ended with fifty-seven members
The response was most
to the chairman, Mrs. w.
H. Ayres. The solicitors we're Mrs.
W. II. Timmons, Miss Helen Lingo.
Mrs. ]. K. Lingo and Mrs. Clarence
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
DOWN JERICHO WAY
DOINGS OF CRYSTAL F0UNT NO. 10, l. O. O. r.

change is about to be made that we
believe will enable US to get some in
formation relative to certain matters
that have heretofore been closed book.
My how times do change.
Se%
| Heard a lot of talk around Grand
| Lodge about the excellent feed the Mar
garet Pyle Lodge served at their install
lation this fall. What could one expect
though when we heard Alice Brown
he taded the committee that prepared
and served it. Certainly it was excel
lent am warning the ladies that they
had better cut out those feeds, as the
same crowd is coming back in the
spring hoping to get treated as good as
in the fall.
You bet we went into the air when
we discovered printers error p had
classed Crystal Fount among the lodges
thai had failed to make a proper re-
port. Our lodge quickly went on record
requesting the correction of the error.
I hings Just happen sometimes.
Se@
The new Grand Master was author
lied by resolution to appoint a COM
mittee of nine to revise the constitution
of the Grand Lodge and to recommend
the enactment OF such laws as the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge had passed that
effects the Delaware Odd Fellows. Their
report will be presented at next years
Grand odua meetinO
SoS
|. John Tease arose rather early on
Wednesday morning following the
Grand Encampment meeting, quietly
dressed to get out and get breath of
fresh air without disturbing George A.
Swain who roOmed with him. Imagine
his surprise when he arrived at Ninth
and Market to find that he had George
SWANS pants on instead of his own.
Se@
Once again we bow before the works
OF the great Creator to announce the
death of another prominent Odd Fell |
lGws, Ignatius T. Cooper, Sr., of Amity !
Lodge No. 20. of Camden. Delaware.
We recall how cheerfully he greeted
the Milford contingent at the last
Grand Lodge session q few days ago,
with big smile. firm hand clasp and /
cheerful words of fellowship.
The next day at his home in Camden, (
without warning. he passed on to his
reward.
Friends. what is there TO say?
Odd Fellowship loses a valuable
member and Amity Lodge an excellent
Men like Ignatus +. Cooper, have
made odsisfefiowship what it is today. :
He contributed his share to its upbuild-
ing. The many members of Crystal
Fount Lodge who have known and as
with him. know his sterling
qualities.
Noble Grand John s. Hal.ett eX-
lends the sympathy of the entire
to Charles White dur +
ing the illness OF Mrs. White. who is
holding her own. Her condition re-
mains about one thing.
Charles White is veteran mem
Der of the degree team whose alb
'ence- is badly missed. A speedy re-
overy is hoped for.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
BETHEL

Sunday, Dec. 5, Sunday School at
10 a. M. W. p. Phillips in charge.
Epworth League at p. m, with
/ Miss Anna Lee Smith as leader.
! Preaching at 7.30 with the pastor,
Rev. John Whedbee in the pulpit
{ Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bell and son.
Bobby. of Philadelphia. spent the
weekend with their parents. Mrs.
Maggie Riggin and o. l.. Bell.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Prettyman
and son. of Harbeson. spent Sunday
with the latters parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Massey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Hurley. Capt.
W. J. Quillen spent Thanksgiving
Day in Seaford, as guests of DR.. and
! Mrs. T. F. Cottingham.
Colubourn, of Beacoms College, Ru-
OF Goldey's College. VIM. Whedbee,
of University of Delaware. spent the
Thanksgiving holidays with their
respective parents.
Miss Emogene Phillips. of Bridge
vile. spent the weekend with Miss
Iris Hastings.
VIM. Riggin. of Sharptown. 0ris
Wright. of Wilmington; spent Sun
day with Capt. and Mrs. Harry
Wright.
Jacob NJ. Gootee. accompanied by
his granddaughter. Miss Jean
Gootee spent Thanksgiving holidays
with relatives at Norfolk. Va.
Mrs. Mollie Shiles entertained the
members of the Count -0n-Nle" club
at her home Tuesday night.
Misses Mary Ann Phillips, Cath
crime Allen. of Birdgeville, spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. John
T. Phillips.
Mrs. Annie Insley left last week
for Salisbury, Md. where she will
spend the winter months with her
son. Mr.. Lee Insley.
Mrs. Sarah Jones and daughter,
Pauline. spent the Thanksgiving
holidays in Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Mary Cordrey arrived home
Monday after spending several
weeks with her husband, Capt. E. ].
Cordrey.
Mrs. Walter Eskridge is a patient
in the Wilmington General Hospital,
suffering with Erysipeles. her many
friends wish her speedy recovery.
Norval Coulbourn is spending
some time in Houston, with his
brother VIM. Coulbourne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Thompson and
son. of Seaford, were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Massey.
Capt. N. +. Wheatley is spending
sometime with his family here.
Miss Hilda Morris was a week |
end guest of Miss Ruth Weaver, in
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bell and |
Judith, Mrs. Harley G. |
Hastings. Mrs. Maggie Riggin spent |
in Philadelphia.
The ladies' Aid will serve a roast
beef supper in the Community house
Friday night, Dec. 3rd. The public
Is cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Hastings are
being congratulated on the arrival
Of fine son, on Sunday, Nov. 27. !
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lCoHffaaed from F1sf FageJ
know that the buttons are now
fastened in so securely that nc
amount OF hard usage can loosen
them and there is no danger ol
their being swallowed. Before an.
other Christmas arrives there will
probably be a stuffed animal that
can safely be presented to the
child who is allergic to furry ma
terial.
II you are shopping for a child
of the creeping or toddling age, give
him something that will develop his
muscles and his imagination A ball
that may roll away from him to the
other side of his play yard will
create a real problem for him.
Nursery chairs will help him learn
to balance himself and avoid falls.
Rag or oilcloth picture books viii
give him quiet entertainment. They
are light, easy for him to manage and
have no hard pointed edges that
might infiict little hurts. The child
from one and a half to three likes
to take his toys apart. To counteract
tHiS utbtTuStift tCnuCitoyt hS ShohhN
have toys that can easily be put to-
gether. Blocks that lock or large,
simple puzzle boards will interest
him. Guard against the fiimsy minia-
ture wagon or train whose wheels
may come off. Children are apt to
swallow parts of toys they have
taken apart. Manufacturers of bet
ter toys have given special attention
to this detail and have made toys
OF this type so sturdy that the young
investigator will find himself baked.
Unbreakable dolls are best for the
very little girl. Agate or beetle-ware
dishes will make her housekeeping
safe. Since her playthings should
stimulate imaginative play. 1t is
neither safe nor desirable from the
viewpoint of her development to give
her an electric stove or iron. These
realistic toys are for sister who has
passed her eighth birthday and Is
responsible enough TO use them with
out endangering herself and the
household. In selecting electrical
toys for the older members of the
family. those carrying the label I'm
derwriters Laboratory - Inspected
are safest, but certain amount OF
supervision and inspection is neces-
sary If any electrical toy is to be
used with complete safety. Even
grownups have been known to leave
their pressing irons turned ON.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
SUGAR HILL
(Near williamsvillel

Services at Sound VI. E. Church: ::
Sunday school 10 a. m. sharp. Prea-
ching service at IL a. NJ. Revival
services are now going on They
started Sunday evening, November
rs and will continue for an indeti-
mite time. The Jester Sisters from
Marcus Hook. Pa. are helping with
the services. All are cordially in
vited.
The Ladies Aid met at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Clark on
Saturday evening November %.
Those not attending missed a splen-
did evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Grey went to
Philadelphia last week. Mrs. Gray is
taking medical treatment. We. trust
she will soon be back With us
again.
Mrs. Myrtle Hudson of Upper Dar-
by. Pa. spent Thanksgiving with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Grey of Fenwicks lighthouse.
Wedding Bells Again!
Miss Anna Williams, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams and
Arthur Williams, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis Williams were quietly
married at Denton. Md. Friday NOR
ming, November 26. They are spend
ins their honeymoon at Washington
and Luray Caverns, Va.
On their return they will reside
on the farm adjoining the groOm's
parents. We wish them good luck
and good health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mattison Grey call
ed at the home of his parents on
Sunday.
Hope you all had a nice Thanks
giving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Lekites and
family spent Thanksgiving Day with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonah Lewis and
Mrs. Ralph Lewis spent part Of
Tuesday in Launel.
Ed. Lee Gray and family have |
moved on the Beauchamp farm.
Mrs. Harold Derrickson is home |
after spending some time with her |
husband at Norfolk. Va.
Don't forget revival services at
Sound NJ. f. Church starting No
1ember 2S. Old fashioned gospel
singing and preaching.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Derrickson
lave moved to WiIliamsville.
People are starting to kill hogs.
That sounds like winter is near. We
surely are enjoying glorious wea-
her.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

Here we are again with a salute tc
our new Grand Lodge Officers. This
week we take pleasure in presenting
Deputy Grand Master Charles Meggin-
son, of Star of Bethel Lodge, of Grubbs
Corner.
Il is reported to us by reliable par
ties that this boy is of the highest
character; is very efficient in his lodge
work as well as having the interests of
the Three Link Brothers close to his
heart.
He is married and lives at Grubbs
Corner, is financially able and willing
to devote the necessary time to the pro-
per performance of his duties.
Deputy Grand Master Megginson has
served several terms as District Deputy
Grand Master in Rural New Castle
County. Generally speaking the three
link members from upstate have the
utmost confidence in him and commend
him to US. This is the kind of man
that counts with us. If all you say is
true, and we have no reason to doubt
it, then he will succeed. Crystal Fount
Lodge is with him l009o.
%o@
We're mighty glad and thankful that
all the good newspapers are not in
Wilmington. The press of the lower
part of the State is entitled to proper
consideration, When a report on public
ity is rendered. Why single out one?
| believe we are safe in saying that
the down-State papers are read in more
Odd Fellows homes, than some would
give credit for.
@o9
At last the Grand Lodge has awak-
ened from its slumbers and is beginning
to realize that important legislation has
been enacted by the Sovereign Grand
Lodge that must be ratified before we
can use il. Ii is about time someone
was beginning to see through the fog.
Certainly, none of US would conduct our
business in that manner.
So@
Hazel gave Harlem the once over
when he returned from Grand Lodge
with a strange handkerchief in his
pocket. Closer examination revealed
the fact that it was not handkerchief,
but one Of the table napkins used at
the Grand Lodge dinner that the Re-
hekah ladies have been trying to locate.
What's the matter with these down.
State boys?
Se@
The many friends of Mrs. Jonathan !
5. Willis, WHO recently underwent a
major operation at the Milford Emer- I
sency Hospital will he glad to learn |
,hc has been removed TO her home insf
Milford Neck, where she is recovering
very satisfactory.
Mrs. Willis is n member of the Mar
,aret Pyle Rebekah Lodge No. II.
Do@
Boy, you missed 4 good meeting last
week by not being present at the love
least, where the Grand Lodge session
hashed over. Some were praised
ind some panned. and how.
IL lust took George Rodney four wears
0 dig up something we had all heen
ooking for. Funny how he got it. New
il was exactly what we want
d
We are living in hope now that
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

Lingo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Godfrey and
children, Elton and Don, spent
Thursday and the weekend with
Mrs. Godfrey's brother in Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. Joseph Williams who has
beep an invalid for several mnths
is at the hdme of her daughter, Mrs.
Edward B. Collins, after having been
with another daughter. Mrs. Ger
trude Walls for three months.
Misses Helen and Dorothy Lingo
entertained at formal dinner party
on Saturday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
William H. Timmons, Miss Betty
Baer, Of Georgetown, Joseph Lingo,
and William Lofiand.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Collins spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Lingo.