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Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

There is no doubt that the
readers of THE New Yorker"
this month are wondering just
where Little Heaven, Delaware,
is, and what kind of a place,
with that name. it can be. 1t all
happened this way. Mrs. c. d.
Abbott buys grape jelly of Mrs.
Connolly. whom a number of
people in town know as an ex-
pert in making the luscious fruit
juices into the jelly form. Mrs.
Abbott, in time, sent some of
this grape jelly to her son, John
E. Abbott. in New York City.
Dining at the Abbott home on
occasion was the editor of
column. who gathers recipes and
tips from far and near. of things
dear to a connoisseur. So with
the advent of the jelly in the
above named paper, it would
seem that Mrs. Connolly had
arrived.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
EDWARD M. DAVIS
BEAUTIFYs ESTATE

Edward NJ. Davis. prominent finan-
oier of "Sunnybrae," near Milford.
has recently had completed at cost
OF nearly $4,000 extensive improve
ments to the appearance of the
grounds surrounding his home. The
landscaping was done for Mr.. Davis
by Buntings Nursery OF Selbyville.
who also furnished the shrubs and
trees. ]. w. Mullin. well known
landscape gardener, supervised the
work.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
CEDAR NECK LADIES' AID

The Cedar Neck Ladies' Aid will
hold their monthly meeting week
earlier. 1t will meet with Mrs. Laura
Watson on December Z. The enter
tainment is in the hands OF Mrs.
Hilda Shockley and Minnie Mills.
The refreshment committee con-
sists Of Mrs. Hanmy. Mrs. MeColley
and Mrs. Vesta Mills.
We hope for a full attendance.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
WEDDINGS
DICKERSON WYATT

Miss Margaret Twigg Wyatt,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Wyatt of Georgetown, and Howard
Russell Dickerson. son of Mrs. An
ME +. and the late George E. Dick
ersOn, of Lewes, were united in
marriage on Saturday. November 90.
1887, at Denton. Md. by the Rev.
Thomas Huntington. The couple
was attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
w. Warrington, sister and brother
in-law of the groom. The bride is a
graduate of Georgetown High
School. class of 1885. Mr.. Dickerson
is associated with the ESQ Service
Station at Wescoat's Corner.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
~QUACK! QUACK~ AND MORE
QUACk

A wild goose brought down by
Thomas l.. Wiley, OF Milton. on Il
nearby pond bore a tag Jack Miner
S-33, Kingsyille, Ontario-He ealleth
for you-1st Peter 5:7."
Wiley took another look skyward
then scratched his head. After de-
batting what to do he communicated
with Jack Miner" and learned that
the Canadian tags a number OF
geese yearly.
Miner explained in his letter that
1888" meant the goose was tagged
and liberated in the spring 1888.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1907 Files of
the Milford Chronicle

Miss Helen Lofland is Berlin vis-
itor this week.
Harry W. Satterfield is in Milford
quite i'll with quincy.
Mark Townsend was the guest of
Miss Maggie. Heavlow on Sunday.
Robert d. Grier of Salisbury, Md,
visited friends in Milford this week.
The division of records met recent
ly and directed DR.. George W. Mar
shall to compile all the names of
men from Delaware, who fought in
the Revolutionary War, for publica-
tion. 1t would be proper to add the
names of those who took part in War
with Mexico, the War of the Rebel
lion and the Spanish American
War.
Charles Heusted. of Camden. N. J.,
has been a Milford visitor this
week.
George Watson of Philadelphia,
passed Thanksgiving with his par
ents here.
Miss Clara Daniels was the guest
of Miss Electa Brown in Bridgeville
last week.
Mrs. John G. Sharp of Dover,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Richards.
The historic homestead of Henry
near Seaford, over 100 years
old, together with all of the outbuiid-
ings, was destroyed by fire at an
early hour on Wednesday morning of
last week. 1t was tenanted by George
West and family who awoke almost
suffocated by smoke. They barely
with their lives. Mrs. Nor
gan had stored in the attic many old
antiques consisting of furniture, ETC.,
hat money cannot replace. The ORR
gin of the fire is unknown. The loss
IN the buildings is about $4500; part
y insured. Mr.. Vests loss and in
Iurance is unknown.
S. M. d. Marshall spent Thanks
irving with his parents, DR.. and Mrs.
!. w. Marshall.
Edward Davis is home with a
roken arm, result Of falling from a
rain in Wilmington.
A pair of mules, owned by ].
Wesley Bennett of Cedar Neck, ran
way last Monday morning in Mil
ord and fell down; the wagon ran
yer ones hind leg, breaking it and
ausing the mule to have to be killed
D relieve it of its misery. The
anne pair of mules ran away in
.ugust and caused Mr.. Bennett loss
more than 500 then. With the
wo losses he is out over $500.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

Saturday evening. December T..
will be given over to election of Off
GERS for the coming year. 1888.
II is every members duty to he
present and vote, for thus only can
a fair election be held.
Last Saturday night, Mrs. Hattie
Bennett, as chairman, entertained
with a bingo party. Everyone enjoy
ed the game and prizes were award
ed. Delicious refreshments of crul-
lers and coffee were served after the
game.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
SAPP : DoDD

Miss Amanda Marie Dodd. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur B. Dodd,
Of Milton. and an employee in the
office of Recorder of Deeds James
b. Lloyd. at Georgetown, and Lewis
w. Sapp. of Harrington, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Sapp. of Houston.
were married at 2:15 p. m. on
Thanksgiving Day at Milton. by the
Rev. William Fl. Kohl, pastor of the
Houston NJ. E. Church.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
CARD PARTY

There will be a card party given
at the Nurses Home on Tuesday,
December z, for the benefit OF the
Milford Emergency Hospital. Your
support will be greatly appreciated.
These card parties are always an
evening of pleasure, and add tidy
sum to the treasury for use in buy
ing hospital needs. Try to be pres
ent. Tuesday. December z, at eight
o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
HOWARD = JOSEPH

Mrs. Mildred L. Joseph, of George
town. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Short, of near Harbeson, and Eu-
gene C. Howard, son of William
Howard and the late Mrs. Hilda
Howard, of Rehoboth Beach, were
married at s o'clock on Thanksgiv-
ing morning. November 25, 1887. at
the Presbyterian manse at Lewes. by
the Rev. William Leishman. Their
attendants were Miss Sadie f. Coo
per, cousin of the bride. of George
town. and Charles Howard. brother
of the groom, of Rehoboth Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
HAZARDS

Old Lady--"My. my. young man. l
don't see how you can jump from an
airplane with a parachute. I can't
think OF anything more dangerous.
Possibly not. madam.
but try thinking OF jumping from an
airplane without one"
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
ELLIOTT = BAILEY

Miss Helen NJ. Bailey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Bailey. of LAUREL.
and James Thomas Elliott, son of
MIR. and Mrs. Grover T. Elliott, of
Little Creek District. were married
at noon on Thanksgiving Day, in
Milford by the Rev John T. Bailey,
pastor of the Milford Methodist Pro-
testant Church.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
KITCHENS ANDERSON

Stealing a march IN their friends
on Saturday. November 20, 1887,
Miss Irene Anderson. daughter of
Mrs. B. C. Riley and Marshall Hit
chens, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Kitchens, living near Georgetown,
went to Elkton, Nd. where they
were married by the Rev. Percy
Lambert.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

Also on Monday. Mrs. Charles
w. Reed passed her ninety-sec-
ond milestone. 1t is wonderful to
have lived so many fine years
and been dear to the hearts of
loyal friends such as Mrs. Reed
has in the Fellowship Sunday
School Glass of the Avenue NJ e.
Church. Mrs. Reed, with DR..
Reed, taught this class for many
years, and in so doing. endeared
herself to the members. whose
love and respect has grown with
time.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
RYAN FAIRESS

At the Dover NJ. p. parsonage on
Wednesday night. November "a. 1887,
Miss Dorothy l.. Fairess. of Dover,
and Harold B. Ryan of Bridgeville,
were married by the Rev. l.. L. Had
daway Miss Kathryn V. Fairess of
Dover and Raymond Lloyd If Bridge
Vile. were the attendants. The eou-
pie will live in Bridgeville.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
COOPER = BRADLEY

Miss Elsie Elizabeth Cooper, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cooper of
Lincoln City, and Mr.. Thomas j.
Bradley, son of Mr.. Samuel Bradley
of FELTON,. were married at Harring-
ton Thursday. November %, by the
Rev. j. r. Parker.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
BIRTH

Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Miller are
receiving congratulations upon the
birth of fine daughter, born Satur-
day, November 26, 1887.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

aoi III VI ChdIltJ 10 CA
travagance," and an
- other sage gave us
Charity is virtue of the heart
and not of the hands" There
are many ways of delnins the
word, but the important things
just now is not the concern of
what it is but the necessity of
having means of carrying on a
bit of work for charity. The
Kings Daughters again find
themselves almost in an embar-
RAISING position for funds. Their
immediate activity to initiate their
money bags is a movie benefit
which will be s'The Awful
Truth" with Irene Dunno and
Cary Grant having the leads. 1t
is a comedy and will make a good
evening of entertainment LOO
those who attend. Mrs. q.
Chester Marshall, the president,
is making an urgent appeal to
all movie goers to buy tickets
for this picture so that there
may be some money with which
to purchase the usual Christmas
cheer for those who otherwise
would be without. Extrava-
gance must have another name
when there is an outpouring for
the benefit of the poor. Try this
is the purchase of tickets for
Monday and Tuesday.
g
OF interest to Milford people
will be the wedding of Miss Eliz-
abeth v. Truitt, daughter of John
N. Truitt, to Mr.. Clarence Irving
Smith, son of Mr.. C. l. Smith, of
Washington, which took place in
that city on Thursday, Novem-
ber 25, at noon. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Glenn
Faucet in the East Washington
Baptist Church. The bride was
attired in a gown of royal blue
velvet. made in princess lines,
with hat of the same shade,
with which she wore a short
shoulder veil. She carried white
chrysanthemums. She was at
tended by Miss Louise Pldeger.
who wore fushia velvet, made
similar to the brides gown, and
carried bronze chrysanthemums.
The best man was Mr.. s. Patter-
son Smith. Before the ceremony
Mr.. Lynn Elmore sang Because"
and 81 Love You Truly" Imme-
Iiiately after the ceremony a din
ner was given at the home of.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Truitt, with
whom Mrs. Smith made her
home. The couple spent their
in New York City, re-
urning to Washington on Sun
lay, where they will live in an
Ipartment. Mrs. Smith spent
many years here with Mr.. and
drs. George Davis, her uncle
nd aunt, and is well known by
host of friends who will be
her we'll. She is en-
loyed by the National Geograph-
: Society, and Mr.. Smith is in
he hardware business. Those
Tho attended the wedding from
Iilford were Mrs. George e. Da-
is, Miss Kathryn Davis. Miss
can Davis, Miss Eva Nailor and
Irs. William Tharp Watson.
q
Kennett Jewell had a delight
Il weekend in New York City
, the guest of the Sunday
TAR" He won the trip in a
with boys all over
e state. Forty-three boys
ade the trip which lasted from
-iday evening until Sunday.
hey were guests of the Hotel
lft, and saw all of the i'm
rtant places of interest.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

Fluctuations and good wishes
have been showered upon Mr..
and Mrs. C. d. Abbott and Mr..
and Mrs. S. C. Evans this week.
On Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Evans
celebrated their thirty-seventh
wedding anniversary, while on
Monday Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott
celebrated their thirty-eighth
wedding anniversary. Both had
family dinners in honor of the
occasions.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03
Column n Of Social
E vents Occurring
During the Pas
w Q Elk
Edited by
VIRGINIA S. TOWNSEND

Miss Sarah Nutter gave a sur
prise miscellaneous shower for
Mrs. Robert Potts at her home
on Saturday evening. Mrs. Potts
will be remembered as Miss Dor
othy Swain, whose wedding took
place last month.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

A surprise party was given
Miss Ruth Isaacs on Wednesday
evening by her girl friends. 1t
was in honor OF her birthday.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

December q has been decided
upon for the Christmas dance.
A committee is now busy with
arrangements for the affair
which will be UP to the usual
good standard. The committee
comprises j. Postles Hammond,
Harry Mulholland. Edgar Wood.
Frank Brereton, Frank NAPLES.
r. C. Barnard, Garrett Grier,
DIR. Lester Adkins. DR.. John B.
Baker, John w. Bnrri", and
James X. Pettyjohn.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

A communication by telephone
was received from George H.
Draper on Monday evening. He
with C. d. Holzmueller, William
V. Sipple, 3rd. and Richard
Draper. of Milton. are making a
trip by boat to Florida. At that
time they were at Charleston.
s. C.. for the night. a day and a
half ahead of schedule. Mr..
Draper will join his family at
the end Of the trip. who are al
ready settled at their home at
Golden Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

Kennett Jewell had delight
full weekend in New York City
as the guest OF the Sunday
Star" He won the trip in a
competition with boys all over
the state. Forty-three boys
made the trip which lasted from
Friday evening until Sunday.
They were guests of the Hotel
Taft, and saw all of the inn
portant places of interest.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-03

OMEwHERE someone
has said "The best
form of charity is ex-
travagance," and an
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-06-17
LABOR LOSES A FRIEND

The nation has lost able public figure and
labor staunch friend in the sudden death in the ma
tiona capital of Representative William P. Connely
Democrat of Massachusetts. Connery probably became
best known through his authorship with Senator Hugo
l. Black of Alabama of the widely known Black
Connery hour and wage measure now before Congress
following the recommendation of President Roosevelt
Connery was what might be termed a laborite.
In other words he a strong advocate of decent
wage standards, principle which had been drilled
into him by his Irish father.
Low wages and long hours have always been
the chief cause of strikes he said recently in sup
porting his bill. THE immediate need is to provide a
decent standard of living for the underprivileged.
His was broad principle and an honest one. Best
evidence of the high regard in which the Congress-
man was held his nomination by both the Demo-
cratic and Republican party in his district as cand-
date for Congress. The death of a man thought of
that well among his people is distinct loss not
alone in his district but to the nation.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-06-17

Longshoremen, and John Brophy one of
Lewis's principal aides. They crossed the
country together from Washington after Mr..
Bridges had conferred with Mr.. Lewis
The fiery and thin Mr.. Bridges is expected
to urge the Maritime Federation to break away
from the AT. of l.. Mr.. Brophy will probably
present personal appeal from Mr.. Lewis to
the representatives of the 10000 men who load
and man ships this seaboard.
Between these two battle lines is Harold
Pritchett young president of the Wood
workers Federation organization of about
100000 men in the logging industry of the
Far Northwest
Mr. Pritchett is definitely committed to an
industrial form of unionism and his followers
are banded together along those lines.
Whether he will urge affiliation with the
CLIO is still moot question: although in re-
cent weeks he has denounced the alleged raids
on his membership by "reactionary craft
unions
The Maritime Federation convention has
ordered referendum to decide whether to
stay with the F. of L. or Join the CLIO.
Mr.. Hutcheson, Mr.. Beck and other AT. Of
L. leaders express confidence that the organi-
zation they championed would weather the
gale. But CLIO. advocates contend that the
secession of the Maritime Workers and the
timber unions would leave the AT of L. in the
Northwest primarily an organization of team
sters.
Because the longshoremen wedge of the
Maritime Federation has broken so far away
already the action of the woodworkers is be-
lieved the more important of the two. Logging
is the Northwests paramount industry and
abdcation from the AT. of l.. of the saWmlll
and timber workers would virtually make the
John L. Lewis forces the dominant labor or
ganization in the vast 400,000-mie area OF
the Columbia River basin.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-06-17
Horoscope
"The stars incline
but do not compel"
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1887

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1887
Although benefic aspects appear
to dominate today, great caution
is enjoined regarding stock invest
ments and other business matters.
Women should find this a slim
ulating and inspiring planetary
government which brings them hap
piness through social contacts and
romantic friendships.
The configuration ncoura ges
lovemaking which is likely to be
more of pastime than serious
enterprise. The young man enter
into brief engagements under this
rule of the stars.
There is a sign which is read as
indicating mental vagaries and un-
sound reasoning. Strange religious
fantasies and new cults will increase
in number.
Stars frown upon initiative today.
Many discouragements are indicated
for ambitious enterprises involving
large OUTLAWS of private capital
Evil reports of many sorts will be
circulated under this planetary gov
eminent, it is forecast, and much
distortion of facts may be preva-
lent
Many scandals affecting persons
.of varying degrees of prominence
may be circulated in the coming
autumn when sensations will in
clude one of international interest.
Again the simple life will bring
peace to many persons who carry
heavy responsibilities. Sports will
attract many and fishing will en-
gage unusual attention.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury of year OF pleas
ure which entails heavy expendi-
lures. Much entertaining and many
new friends are indicated.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be inclined towards high
ideals of life Subjects of this sign
usually make money and enjoy
great prosperity.
William Lasell, astronomer. was
born on this day 1899. Others who
have celebrated it as a birthday in
clude Robert Walter Weir, painter,
1903; Charles Warren Helsley, cler-
gyman, 1893.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-06-17
Aiming to Please
Cincinnati Enquirer)


Perhaps the most significant thing about the
overriding of President Roosevets veto of bill to
extend for fourth time the date for conversion OF
war risk insurance into permanent policies was It's
indication that Congress is an anxious as ever 10
please the veterans.
AS President Roosevelt pointed out when he
vetoed the bill fourth extension of time for con-
version of the insurance policies was not warranted
and in a way meant breaking of faith with those
who converted their policies years The extension
applies to only $4,000 veterans, and the fact that
they have delayed since the World War indicates that
they may not care to avail themselves of the chance
to convert their policies even if given another i've
years in which to do it.
But even slight boon to so few veterans was
not to be denied by Congress though the PreSl
dent had vetoed the bill The House of Representa-
tves voted 378 13 and the Senate SO to II to over
ride the veto OF itself the action was relatively IN
important 1t does go show however that Congress
still abides by the belief that the veterans should
have anything they want. And that is something
which will become increasingly important as the time
approaches when considerable number OF World
War veterans decide that they want pensions, on top
of what they've already had
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-06-17
LOOK dnd LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

/. What is the temperature OF
dry ice?
2. Who invented the air-brake?
3. What does the elephant sym
bolize?
T. What was the outcome of the
battle between the iron-clad ships
Monitor and Merrimac, during the
Civil War?
5. Which is the smallest of the
Scandinavian kingdoms?
ANSWERS
/. ia degrees below zero, Fab
renheit.
2. George Westinghouse.
3. Sagacity and ponderoSity.
4. The battle was draw.
5. Denmark.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-06-17
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
BY w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not
say, They have many sociable in
terests." Say, many social in
terestS."
Often Mispronounced: Lohengrin.
Pronounce lo-en-grin, o as in low, e
as in men, as in in, accent first
syllable.
Often Misspelled Trellis; two
rs.
Synonyms. Potent, able, capa-
BILE, forceful.
Word Study: use a word three
times and it is yours" Let us in
crease our vocabulary by master
ing one word each day. Today's
word: Impelling; urging forward.
"A sense of duty was the impelling
force that aroused him."
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-06-17
20 Years Ago
From The Empire

JUNE f'T, 1911
The bod~ of Rafael Gutteras had
been found in the rear of the
George Forrest building by H. R
SHEPARD and L. J. Johnson. The
place where GutteraS had fallen
and subsequently drowned was a
large open space between the Pa
cific Coast Dock and the Forrest
building where several people had
recently fallen.
Henry Sully had left on the JEFF
ferson for a visit with friends IN
lBremerton, Wash.
Jack Langseth was taking a va
cation from the Douglas News Of
flee and had reported for lunch at
the Treadwell mess house, having
gone to work for a few weeks at
the Mexican
The last Of a series of card parties
was TO be given by the Eastern Star
in the Odd Fellows Hall.
Oscar B. Hart, member of the AL
aska Brokerage Company, had sail
ed for the South on the Jefferson
and was to spend several days
among merchants of the southern
end Of the Division.
The Juneau Public Library was
to open in its new headquarters in
the City Hall. Plastering and
painting were being completed fol-
the library rooms.
BY a score of 9 to 5, Thane had
won over Juneau on the baseball
grounds in Last Chance Basin. Only
five of the regular Juneau players
were out for play.
Major P. w Dawson, disbursing
officer of the Alaska Road Commits
sion who had arrived from the
Westward with his family, had Sc
cured a lease on the residence of
L. P. Shackleford, corner of Gold
and Fourth.
Benny Woodwork of San Fran
cisco, chief Of the first section of The
American Field Service, had been
killed in an aeroplane accident at
the front. He was the first Ameri-
can Of the U. S. Corps to be killed
at The front.
Herbert G. Hoover, Food Control
Ter of the United States, by direc-
ton of President Wilson, had called
upon the women of the nation tc
register between July l and Is as
members of the Food Administra-
ton, thus entering directly into the
National service.
Juneau temperature had ranged
from 81 to IS degrees.