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Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
UNEMPLOYMENT BODY
TO ISSUE REPORT
TConfinaed from First Psee1

vi L~V"f"~e~ gfOW AHSS EaScl
State contribution, Except for those
employers whose employees are ex-
empted from coyerage by law any
employer who has had one or more
persons In his employ for at least
one day In each of twenty weeks will
be required to make a contribution
of 1.8 per cent of wages payable In
1887. This contribution will be pay
able as of January /, 1897. The rate
will be 81 per cent in 1888 and will
remain fixed until 1912, at which
time merit rating" Is effective. I'm
der this particular plan. after a GER
tain amount of contribution experi-
ence, an employers contribution
rate is geared 10 his record of EN-
ployment stability. A stable record
will lead to reductions in contribu-
tion rates; an unstable record may
cause the rate to be Increased to as
high as per cent. No employee con-
tributions are required.
Employers OF eight or more per-
sons, who are subject in 1887 to a
tax of 2 per cent of their pay rolls
under title TX of the Social Security
Act, will be permitted to deduct
from this amount the contribution
made to the Delaware Unemploy-
ment Compensation Commission, up
to 80 per cent of the Federal tax.
This will reduce the payment due
the Federal government to 2 per
cent.
Provision is also made in the !
law" DIR. Wharton added, for vol /
untary election by the employer /
who wishes to protect workers ex-
cluded from the law. Exempted oc-
include:
I'D Agricultural labor, (2) do
nestle service in private home, 90
service on a vessel on navigable wa
ters of the United States, (4) service
for a child, husband, or wife of by
child under 81 for parent, (5) service
for another state, or its political
the United States Gov
ernment, or any instrumentality of
these, (6) service for the State of
Delaware, its subdivisions, or in
of either, (0 service
ior nOn-profit religious, charitable,
scientific, literary. educational, or
humane society, (S) service with re-
ipect to which unemployment COM
sensation is provided under a sys-
EN- by Congress-"
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
Local And State NeWs


The Milford Baptist Sunday school
will have its annual picnic, weather
permitting, on Tuesday, July 20.
Members and friends of the school
and church are cordially invited.
Cars and bus will leave from the
church on West Second street at
$3.50 a. M, promptly, for Oak Or
chard. Races and games are being
planned for the enjoyment of all In
case of rain the picnic will be post
poned until Thursday, July %.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
HOW TO ERADICATE
THE PAINFUL CHIGGER

Apply kerosene lightly TO the skin
on the areas where the presence C.
chiggers is suspected, says Paul L.
Rice, Extension Entomologist. at the
University of Delaware, then take a
hot bath Immediately. Lather the
body freely with medicated soap,
letting the lather dry on the skin for
Is minutes before removing 1t.
Scrub well during the bath with II
coarse washrag or brush. TO dis
lodge the chiggers as much as POS
sible.
Better still, take precautions be-
fore going into woods. underbrush,
or grassy areas where there are
likely to be chiggers. Wear leather
leggings or high-top shoes over the
trousers. Or better still, dust the
body and underwear with flowers OF
sulphur, an inexpensive powder sold
by druggists. A light application OF
kerosene to the outer clothing, such
as work clothes or overalls, is also
q good preventative.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
GOVERNOR McMULLEN
MAKES THREE APPOINTMENTS

Governor Richard C. MvMullen has
announced three appointments as
follows:
Mrs. Helen b. Thomas of Camden
as a member of the Mothers Pension
Commission for three years.
Mrs. Ellen ID. Davenport of Lewes
a member of the board of the Indus
trial School for Colored Girls for
five years.
Mrs. Helene Tammany of Lewes
reappointed a member of the Lewes
Tercentenary Commission for seven
years.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
INDIANS PREPARE
FOR CELEBRATION

Chief Little Owl, leader of the once
powerful Indian tribe whose descen-
dants still live at Riyerdale, near Oak
Orchard, Sussex County, and his
clansmen are busy rehearsing for the
ceremonial dances which they will
present at the annual Pennsylvania
Folk Festival at Bucknell University,
Lewisburg. Pa, July 80 and 81. An
elaborate program has been arranged
by the Nanticokes and their chief.
whose American name is Charles G.
Clark, for July 81 which has been
designated as "Nanticoke Day" by
George Kerson, of Lewisburg, di-
rector of the festival.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
ERSONALS

Mrs. Price Webb is visiting rela-
tives in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Miss Helen McKim is spending
two weeks with friends In Baltimore,
Md.
Herbert Murphy was the guest of
his sister, Mrs. A. ID. Dickerson a
part of this week.
Mrs. Robert C. Hall and Miss Cor
nelia Pierce were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Abbott.
.
Mrs. Anna v. Carlisle and Miss
Elizabeth Carlisle we're In Philadel-
phia on Tuesday and Wednesday.
%
Mrs. N. NJ. Stokes returned home
on Sunday after spending some time
In Wilkes-Barre, Pa, with relatives.
Mrs. Max harrington and son, Max
Jr.. of Washington, ID. c., are visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Thomas r. Will
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hall and
daughter Joan and Mrs. H. Smith
Beck are visiting this week in Nan
tucket.
Mrs. A. Donnell MARSHALL is the
guest of her son, A. d. Marshall and
Mrs. Marshall at their cottage on the
Elk River.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Higman have
had as their guests this week Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Scala and children,
Irene and Gordon of Staten Island, /
New York.
Lieutenant j. Lockwood Pratt who |
is stationed at Norfolk, Va, spent |
the past week -end in Rehoboth with |
his family and with his mother, Mrs.
J. Lynn Pratt.
Miss Margaret CLANCY returned
home with her aunt, Mrs. Edward
of Baltimore, who was visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Chester CLANCY of
Milford over the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Anderson
md Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Durkin of
Staten Island. N. Y, spent the past
weekend with Mrs. Durkin's par
,nts, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Higman.
.
Misses Ruth Ann Tease, Marian
IailOr. Althea Bethards, Billy Wells
md Earl Williams returned home on
dOnday after spending a week at !
he EpwOrth League Institute at Do
er. i,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward G. Harring-
on, of Phoenix, Arizona. are the
uests of Mr.. and Mrs. B. Norman
davidson. George w. Harrington,
tho was their guest last week, re- {
lrned to his home in Wilmington
n Sunday.
Miss Minnie Rose Grier of Los c
ngeles, California, who has been z
isiting her aunts in Milford, has ac- s
epted a position for the month Of {
uly in the Marine Hospital. Nor I
,lk, Va. Miss Grier will return to 4
IilfOrd in August s
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
FORMER MILFORD BOY HAS PART
IN MARX BROS. "DAY AT RACES"

Douglas Pearce. son of Harry A.
Pearce, formerly of Milford, will
have a minor part in the Marx Broth
ers. picture "A Day AT The Races"
playing at the Plaza Theatre this
coming week. Mr.. Pearce takes the
part of the doctor.
Young Pearce made his home in
Milford a number of years ago and
will be remembered by the young
people of this town. He is the grand
son of Mrs. w. A. Pearce and the
late Mr.. Pearce of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
HOSTEDLER MANNING

Mrs. V. B. Hostedler of Staytons-
vile announce the marriage of her
daughter, Violet Hostedler to Fran
els Manning, son of Mrs. Carrie Man
ming. The wedding took place in
Grace NJ. E. parsonage in Whining
ton. The bridesmaid was her sis
ter, Katherine Wood. The groom
was attended by Robert Wood. After
a short honeymoon the newly welded
couple will make their home in Will
mington. Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison w.
Lynch of Milford. attended the we'd
ding.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

DR.. NJ. Dalema Draper gave a
very delightful afternoon to a
few of her friends on Wednes-
day when she had a Chinese tea
at her home on Causey Avenue.
Wearing a beautiful silk Chinese
dress of green and gold, she well
coined her guests at 2.30. A
brain tester" was played in
which Miss Ida Draper and Mrs.
Thomas Davis excelled and were
rewarded with a silk bag and a
carved ivory pin, both with all
the ear marks of China. Mrs.
Edgar Wood presided at the tea
table, pouring the fragrant jas
mine tea in green pottery bowls.
Mrs. Wood wore the coveted en-
brOidered Chinese pajamas. while
beside her stood her twin boys.
Davy and Bill, dressed in minia-
ture replicas of what their
mother wore. AS DIR. Draper
was ready to augment the tea
without things Chinese she said,
ITO those who will eat their rice
with these chopsticks. they will
be their very own. With much
hilarity the rice served in lac
quer bowls was eaten, and a
dozen pairs of chOpsticks went
TO as many homes after the tea.
Small pieces of pottery were
given as favors as well. 1t
seemed almost impossible that
DR.. Draper had planned the tea
so long ago that she could bring
rice cakes, candy. nuts and
fruits home with her for such an
affair. 1t did seem true though,
when one knew that she left with
two pieces of luggage and re-
turned with ten. All during the
afternoon she told interesting
bits OF China and its people.
Gorgeous samples of Chinese art
in lamps and table covers were
in evidence. All friends will
be anxious to hear of her of her
visit to this particular country,
echoes of which gave those pres
ent such a delightful afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
SERVICES AT SLAUGHTER BEACH

1t was hot last Sunday afternoon
everywhere but in the pavilion at
Slaughter Beach. A large crowd
gathered not only to enjoy the cool
ing breezes but to be a part of the
services conducted by Pastor Bailey
and his people of the NJ. P. Church
of Milford. Next Sunday the Rev.
Clifford c. Greiner of the First Bap-
tist Church of Milford with his peo-
pie will be in charge. Extra seats
always furnished by our genial un-
dertakers of Milford. Everybody
welcome, and we want you.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

ed home after a motor trip to Pontiac,
Michigan. as the guest. of friends and
relatives.
The Rev. Robert Gibson, former
rector of st. Paul's By-The-Sea P.
E. Church at Ocean City. Md. has
moved here with his family and con-
Quoted services last Sunday at st.
Luke's p. E. Church.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
STATE POLICE MAKE
8l6 ARRESTS In JUNE
[Conf,nned nom First Psgel

y
Reckless driving arrests during
June totaled 377 compared with PA
during June last year.
Other frequent arrests during the
past June were: No operators IL
censes, 60; exceeding registered
weight, 81; disregarding stop sign.
and drunk and disorderly. 80 each;
assault and battery, 2S; larceny, ov-
erloaded axle, unregistered motor
vehicle, II each; operating while
intoxicated, 16 compared with "a
during June last year; allowing un-
licensed operator to operate. Is; de-
fectiye brakes. IA; breaking and en-
tering. 13; vagrancy, l2: disorderly
conduct, 10; overloaded semi-trail-
er, 8.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
UNION

The July meeting of the Ladies'
Aid Society of Union NJ. E. Church
will be held on Friday evening. July
Both at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Baker near Pennington. Mr..
and Mrs. Baker who formerly lived
in Union district, were members of
our aid. Since they were kind enough
to have us meet with them. why not
show our appreciation by having all
members present. Ice cream for
sale.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
KENT Ali MEMBERS
SELL FAIR TICKETS
[Confinsed from First Psge]

lCOHfinEed from First Psgel
and Sara Carey, Harrington; Ros-
anna Messick, Elmer Wilson, Frank
lin Morgan, and Mary Camper, Hous-
ton; Violet Long, Morris King and
James Simpler, Hartly; Dawson
Sapp, Magnolia; Leonard Legates,
David Robbins, William Maloney,
Robert Deputy. Vinal Kirby, Jennie
Kielbasa and Emil Kielbasa. Mil
ford; Howard Deakyne, Smyrna;
Helen Kimball, Viola; Wallace
Caulk, Woodside; Warrington Craig
and James Cubbage, Wyoming.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
CONFERENCE ACCEPTS BID

AT a meeting of the committee on
conference entertainment in Dover
last week the invitation OF Union M.
Il. Church. Wilmington. was accept
ed for the meeting place of the next
session of the Wilmington M. f.
Conference in the spring of 1888.
DR.. f. C. Hallman, superintendent
Of the Dover District, chairman. pre-
sided. DR.. w. f. Gunby. superinten-
dent of the Wilmington District, is
secretary of the committee. Rev. T.
]. Sard. is pastor of Union Church.
The date of the conference will be
set at a meeting of the board of
bishops of the conference in October.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

The young ladies Friendship class
of Slaughter Neck Church will meet
at the home of Misses Phyllis and
Barbara Bennett tonight at 1880 o.
clock.
The Brotherhood and Sunshine
classes of the Methodist Protestant
Church will hold their joint annual
hot dog roast and beach party at
Slaughter Beach ON Wednesday eve
ming, June 81. All members and their
guests are urged to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
MILFORD F. F. A. PLANS
FOR SUMMER TRIP
IContinMed from First Pagel

[COBfiBKed from First Page
during rainy evenings. Each menu
ber will provide for his own meals
in restaurants enrOute. Last year,
the daily cost was one dollar for
meals, as restaurants gave them
special prices.
All boys who have taken voca-
tional agriculture are eligible to so.
however, there is room for others
who wish to go if willing to abide
by the rules of the group. Final ar
rangements and reservations will be
made at a meeting in the agricultur-
al room in Milford High School
next Wednesday, July II. at eight
o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
LAWN FESTIVAL

On the evening of July 23rd the
young people of the Brethren Church
of Pennington will have a lawn fes-
tival at the home of Mrs. Hostedler
near Staytonsyille. Plenty of fun
and good things to eat. Everybody
welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

rs E hl about once you have
drunk the water of a
certain place, no
- other seems quite the
same. Whether that be so or
not, it remains true that DIR.
and Mrs. Clyde Davis, of Lin
coin, Nebraska, have returned
many times to Little Delaware
since their residence here a
number of years ago. Each year,
almost, they return and are well
coined by those they knew when
they were residents. This year,
beside their daughter, Martha,
who is now Mrs. Neal Lane, the
young husband came and a
granddaughter, Betty, for their
first visit. Mrs. Lane was busy
during her short stay renewing
the acquaintances of her girl
hood, a part of which she spent
here with her parents. DR.. Davis
is attending the annual meeting
of the American Dental Associa-
ton Convention in Atlantic City
this week.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
0httnaru

/ LANK
/ Edgar W Lank, Esq. prominent
attorney of Philadelphia passed away
suddenly in that city. Tuesday eve
/ ming. July 18th. age 62. He was the
eldest son of the late Joseph f.
and Mary 5 Lank. He leaves widow
and step-daughter and two brothers,
Joseph NJ. Lark and Captain John
k. Lank, both Of Milton. Mr. Lank
was living al his residence in Milton
where he and his family spent their
summers. He was in Philadelphia
on business and expected to return
to Milton the following morning. The
remains will be brought to Milton
on Friday. Funeral Saturday at .
p. m. from the residence. Rev. How
ard Davis, officiating. Interment
in Goshen NJ. f. Cemetery.
MAA
WHITNEY
Erlis L. Whitney age 70 years,
died at the home of Fred Ireland in
Ellendale on Saturday. July 10, 1887.
Mr.. Whitney was a former pOstmas-
ter of the Glendale postoffice and
for long time was very prominent
i'll lower Delaware fraternaI circles. !
He is survived by two brothers. Fu-
day at II a. IN. at the Ellendale M. I
f. Church. the Rev E. - Wright /
officiating Interment was made at /
the Red Mems cemetery in Ellen ,
dale.
xx2
HUNTER
Mrs. Emma F. Hunter, daughter
Of the late Eliza G. and Thomas l..
Black and widow of the late Cap
iain George b. Hunter. died Sunday.
July IL. 1887, at Rutherford. N. ].
The funeral was held at the Wilson
Funeral Home, Milton, on Tuesday,
and interment made in Milton NJ. E.
Mrs. Hunter is survived by
4 sister, Mrs. Hannah E. Lacey and
1 niece. Mrs. John b. Hazard, of
n. j.. also a nephew,
Thomas B. Virden of Douglas, Wyo.
xxA
BICKEL
Samuel f. Bickel passed away ON
Thursday evening, July 8. 1887, age
IS years, months and q days at
he home of his daughter, Mrs. Ell
wood Argo in Slaughter Neck. Mr.
3ickel had been confined to his bed
or the past Is months as the result
If a broken hip. Funeral services
we're held on Sunday from his
aughter's home. Interment at Odd
fellOws cemetery.
mwx
McKNETT
George Erasmus McKnett, son of
he late Ezekiel and Alice d. Nc
Inett of FELTON,, died at his resi-
ence in Philadelphia, ON Wednes-
lay. July :. 1887. after a long ILL
.ess. He is survived by his wife,
lrs. Alaude B. and two children.
lrs. Alice Lux and Harry McKnett ,
# Philadelphia. lnterment at Red !
lens cemetery. Selbyyille.
RAYMOND
. Linden H. Raymond of Henlopen
venue, RehOboth Beach. passed
way in New York City, his former .
Iome, on Saturday, July 10, 1887. /
asst rites were held in that city on .
iunday. His body was taken to I
ewes on Monday by motor and in 9
erred in the NJ. F. cemetery with T
ppropriate Catholic ceremony. 7
N%x
CARTER 3
Mrs. Cordelia Carter. widow of the l
ate William T. Carter, died Satur- =
ay, July 10. at her home in Bridge =
lille. Funeral services were held
rom her home on Wednesday after r
oon at 2 o'clock. Interment was II
lade in the Odd Fellows cemetery
/ Camden.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

The death of Wilbert. M. JOS
eph which occurred during the
early hours of Thursday of last
week came as a shock to the
hosts of friends who are missing
him. Mr.. Joseph had for a long
time been the familiar individ-
ual who played a leading part in
the courteous and efficient SER
vice of the local postoffice and
many knew him for his willing
ness to assist, and for his ami
able disposition while doing so.
Friends close to Mr.. Joseph re-
member how pleasant time spent
with him could be and are re-
GREETING his passing.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

Theodore Ash, who is we'll
known to many people here be-
cause of his association for
time with The l.. ID. Caulk Com
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

Congratulations are hereby ex-
tended to DR.. Oliver v. James,
who celebrated his fifty-eighth-
birthday ON Friday of last week.
While not a native Milfordian,
DIR. James has made himself an
enviable place in the hearts of
the residents for his kind per-
sonality and his humane feeling
for mankind.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

Mrs. Frank P Truitt and daughter,
Miss Katherine, were Philadelphia
visitors this week.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

Miss Bessie S. Ratcliff has returned
to her former patient at Germantown,
Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

Frank W Davis, Jr., has returned
from a two-weeks trip to Philadel-
phia, Atlantic City, and Ocean City,
y. j.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

phia, Atlantic City, and Ocean City,
y. j.
Davis r. Grier left on Tuesday for
complete trip OF the United States
and Canada. He will visit about
sixty-fve of the principal cities and
be gone four months in behalf of the
Caulk Dental Company.
number of young ladies, friends
OF Miss Ruth Sipple, are sojourning
with her this week at the Bromley
cottage.
Col. Theodore Townsend, COM
mander of the First Infantry, Organ
lied Militia of Delaware. and Sur
geon William Marshall of Milford,
together with two other Delaware Of
ficers left last Monday afternoon for
Norfolk, Va to make some inquiry at
the jamestown Exposition concern
ing the Delaware encampment there
III October.
The Board of Education has filled
all of the teachers positions in the
Milford schools for the coming year.
They have a minimum salary of $40
a month. and are paying those teach
ers who have been longest in the
schools an additional salary of SIS
and SO month. In the High School
are the following teachers: Prof.
Hoover, principal; Miss Nafe. Miss
Hall, Miss Marvin, Miss Roat, Miss
COnOway and Miss Phillips In the
lower grades the following teachers
have been named: Miss May Foulk,
Miss Lulu Ross. Miss Cora Sipple,
Miss Floss Hallett, Miss Lena Short,
Miss Viva Johnson, Miss May Wat
son and Miss Nellie Davidson. All
of the teachers are excellent and
and Miss May Watson,
Miss Viva Johnson and Miss Nellie
e. Davidson are the only new faces
in the corps.
Ground was broken last week on
Causey Avenue for the new residence
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Causey, and
The work is being pushed forward
rs rapidly as possible.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

Misses Laura and Della Hall have
been visiting in Lewes this week.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

pany. is soon leaving for the
West, presumably Hollywood,
where he will likely continue his
publicity work. On July % he
will be the honored guest of the
Poor Richard Club at a luncheon
given by the members.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

Today Mrs. ]. Lynn Pratt and
Mrs. Gene Pratt are givi9g the
first of a series of lunche&s at
the Pratt Guest House. Covers
will be laid for twenty. The
next one will be given next Fri
day. The hour for each is one.
Miss Ruth Barton, of Pawnee
City, Nebraska, is the guest of
honor today.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

Mrs. John B. Baker was hos
tess for the Tuesday Bridge Club
this week. The members met at
the Pratt Guest House for lun-
cheon. Cards followed at the
home of the hostess.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1907 Files OF
the Milford Chronicle

Miss Emily Jones is visiting in
ElktOn, Md.
Miss Edith Clendaniel is visiting
friends at Lewes.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

A number of young ladies, friends
OF Miss Ruth Sipple, are sojourning
with her this week at the Bromley
cottage.
Milford chronicle., 1937-07-16

Ground was broken last week on
Causey Avenue for the new residence
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Causey, and
the work is being pushed forward
as rapidly as possible.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-12-31

buffalo were encountered. There were
sometimes IS or 20 herds in sight at
one time, ranging from Is and 100 up
to 500 Or 600 each. The train was some
times delayed by herds crossing its
path. One day a big buffalo bull ran
right through the train, which was
strung out double file, by jumping over
the drag chains between the teams of
oxen. No damage resulted. The emf
grants opened fire on the animal, which
was shot eight or 10 times and fell
dead a short distance away.
The buffalo caused great clouds of
dust and they tramped the watering
places along the Milk river into regular
mudholes. The emigrants frequently
had to dip water with buckets for their
stock as a result.
While travelling through northern
Montana the wagon train wa visited
almost daily for a week or more at one
time, by bands of Indians. Some of the
emigrants traded for some horses from
them. One old Indian chief with whom
Nicholas Hilger became friendly, told
him that in three days travel the train
would come upon a band of Indians
whose young men had killed several
wood choppers along the Missouri