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Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Draper
gave a delightful buffet supper
on Saturday evening at seven for
their house guests. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Barnes. of Baltimore. who
were in town for the weekend.
The evening passed quickly for
all. for instead of at once set
tling down to cards. the guests
stood around the piano and sang
old and new songs. Mrs. Harry
Mulholland was the very able
accompanist. The guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Galloway
and their two guests. of Seaford.
Mrs. Frances Young. of Chester
town, ID. w. Crane. of New York
City. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Smith.
of Rehoboth, DIR. G. Layton
Grier, William v. Sipple. 3rd.
Miss Frances Lammey. DR.. and
Mrs. Clyde Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Burris. Mr.. and Mrs.
Remsen Barnard and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Mulholland.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
le

Dover Day was well attended.
from all We can hear. Saturday
being the beautiful day that it
was. everyone that could. went
to see the old. the historic. the
artistic that made the event a
success. Two Milford ladies
assisted in two different houses.
Mrs. Harry H. Brakeley was the
guest OF Mrs. Harry v. Hollo-
way and Il was at her house
that nosegays. old-fashioned
bouquets. and a brides dining
room were displayed. Mrs.
Charles Prettyman assisted Mrs.
Watson Harrington in her dis
play of china.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
ATLANTA CLUB NEWS

The Atlanta Home Demonstration
Club met at the home of Mrs. Ernest
Hall on May Bird with sixteen men,
-bers present. Plans for the possi-
bility of a community house were
discussed, also plans for the mem-
bers who would attend the Home
makers short course at the Univer-
sity of Delaware in June were dis
cussed.
Rural lighting was also talked
about. After the business meeting
Mrs. Severance. County Agent, gave
a very interesting talk on Convent
ent Kitchens"
The Young Mothers Group of At
lanta will meet with Mrs. r. o. Boyce
at her home near Seaford on Tues
day. May 11th, The speaker will be
Miss Pearl Mcdonald of the Exten-
sion Bureau. Newark, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

DR.. and Mrs. William Marshall.
Jr. and Commander and Mrs.
Robert W. Kessler have recently
returned from a trip to Will
liamsburg and surrounding coun-
try where they enjoyed the gar
dens of Virginia. That brings
to mind the gardens of Milford
which are surely at their best
just now. A drive around town
would reveal many beauty spots.
made so by the love of flowers
and the work out-of-doors. The
garden of Mrs. Saunders M.
Truitt speaks so plainly of the
love she has for all flowers that
are violet or lavender or purple
in color. The orderliness of
Mrs. William v. Grier's garden
is a delight to the eye. Rows OF
tulips are there. and the rockery
in front. with the varied hues
and blooms. calls forth much ad-
miration from passersby. 1t is
a lovely time of the year.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
SHAWNEE HI. ID. CLUB

Friday. May IL, the club members
will meet at Milford School cafeter-
ia at 12:15 for lunch. From there tc
the home of Mrs. William Harrison
for the regular monthly meeting
The demonstration "Konvenient Kit
chen" will be given by Mrs. Sever
ence.
New members and visitors are al
ways welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

Late news of DIR. M. Dalema
Draper, on her world cruise is
that she spent yesterday in Hon
olulu. and from there will make
her way home. probably stop
ping for a visit in California.
Her friends are eager for news
of her journeyings and will give
her a warm welcome when they
are over.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
Obituary
GORDY

GORDY
Mrs. Sallie L. Gordy. age 63 years,
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Arthur Pinder. Milford, on We'd
nesday, April 26. 1887. Funeral SER
vices were held at her daughters
home last Friday. Rev. Frank Her.
son. pastor of the Avenue NJ. E.
Church. Milford. officiated. Interment
was made at Sudlersville, Nd. She
is survived by her husband. Carlton
d. Gordy, and one daughter, Mrs.
Pinder.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
STATE DELEGATES AT
NATIONAL PIT. Al MEET
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May S, Mrs Lewis and Mrs. Keyes,
the only life member of the National
Congress of Parents and Teachers
residing In Delaware, were honored
as "pioneers" in parent-teacher
work. They we're also guests of the
National Congress at banquet on
Tuesday, which was featured by an
address by Douglas S. Freeman.
editor of the News Leader, Rich
mond. Other delegates included Mrs.
P. C. Elliott, of Seaford. one of the
State vice presidents; Miss Eta }.
Wilson, executive secretary ana
Mrs. Orville r. Wright. of Farming
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
HURT In CAvE.IN

A cave-in that occurred at a local
brick yard last Thursday caught
Frederick M. Hammond. young
married man OF Milford, and broke
his collar bone. He was rushed to
the Milford Emergency Hospital. and
his injuries were not as serious as
first thought. Besides the fractured
bone he was badly bruised.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
BANDED CROWS FREED
IN CONTROL CAMPAIGN

Banded crows. each of which car
ries a prize ranging from 81 to $50
were released last Friday by wardens
OF the State Game and Fish Commits
sion in the first crow-control cam
paign sponsored in Delaware.
The crows were released from
various points along the dupont
Boulevard from Claymont to Selby-
Vile. Each of the bands is num-
bered and the awards will be an
nounced at the close OF the contest
May 81. Three days of grace will
be allowed. until June 3. for bands
TO be turned into the commission.
No bands will be accepted from any
but licensed hunters or farmers liv-
ing on farms of 20 acres or more
who shoot crows on their farms.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
DELAWARE SONS TO HEAR
ADDRESS BY c. L. WARD

Christopher L. Ward. Sr.. will be
the guest speaker at the dinner of
the Sons of Delaware at the Uni
versity of Delaware Saturday eve
ming, May Sth. Hhe will make an
address on the Swedish tercentenary.
which will be observed next year.
The occasion is the annual pill
grimage of members of the Sons of
Delaware to their home state. The
members will be guests of the uni
versity management. They will ar
rive at 2,30 o'clock in the afternoon.
and will see a baseball game and
also the festivities at the Women's
College. Dinner will be served at
$50 O'Clock. daylight saving time.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
DENTAL HEALTH WEEK
MAY 9TH TO 18TH
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u
healthy and strong and remain firm-
ly In place until the permanent teeth
which are to replace them, are
ready to come through.
H II deciduous tooth decays, loos-
ems and is lost prematurely, the
space reserved for its success is apt
to be taken over by adjoining teeth.
This means a crowded condition and
overlapping when the permanent
tooth finally comes through. Crook
ed, unattractive teeth are the re-
suit.
At the pre-school age the child
should form good basic dental health
habits which will continue through
out life. Regular attention by the
dentist makes it possible to observe
the deciduous teeth closely and to
take the necessary steps In time to
prolong their usefulness.
A varied and wholesome diet is of
fundamental importance. Good food
practices established at this period
may well form the basis of dietary
habits for a life time. DR.. Roberts of
the University of Chicago recon-
mends that a days meals for the
pre-school child include: one quart
of milk, one egg, two servings of
vegetables, two serving of fruit Zone,
either orange or tomato), one serv-
ing of whole grain cereal. one tea
spoon cod liver oil and enough other
suitable foods as potato, bread and
some meat to complete the diet and
provide for adequate gain in weight.
These foods are adequate not only
for the nourishment of the teeth but
for good general health and nutri-
tion as we'll.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
MAN WITH PITCH FORK S
AND DOG BEAT OFF BULL

A. w. Jenkins. farmer living In
the Cedar Neck section. near Milford
fought of an attack by an infuriated
bull early last Friday with a pitch
fork until dog came to his rescue
after he was disarmed.
According to Jenkins he had en-
tered the pound where the bull was
feeding, and without warning the
bull charged. Jenkins fought the
animal with a pitch fork but was
disarmed in second charge. AS
the bull chased him. a large dog
owned by Jenkins entered the pound
and Joined the attack slashing the
bulls legs. The bull distracted BY
the onslaught of the dog. gave Jena
kins time to escape.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
STATE $500 AHEAD AFTER
TRUCK LICENSE CHECksUP

The State Motor Vehicle Depart
ment is just $500 ahead in the
licensing of truck owned by Harry
T. Walls of Milford through the in
spective eyes of the state police.
Harry w. Walls, a son of Harry
T. Walls. who had the truck licensed
in Washington at cost of So. but
continued to use it constantly on the
roads of Delaware, until an inspec-
ton was made by the state police.
II was found that the owner was a
resident of this state.
In an amicable manner. he settled
matters by securing a new Delaware
license which netted the state $500.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
b. AND p. GIRLS MEET

The Milford Business Girls met at
the home of Miss Pauline Johnson
with Miss johnson and Miss jean
nette Kirby cohostesses. First
discussion on the Blanket Club
was held and il was decided that the
first drawing would be held at
Brereton's drug store Saturday at
6 p. m.
AS Monday night was Pal Night
each member brought her pal gift.
Wednesday night the Milford girls
entertained the Business Girls State
counsel members at the home OF Miss
Eva Nailor.
The next meeting will be held at
the Pratt Guest House on May 18th.
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Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
GREENWOOD I. o. o. r. )
SPONSORS CONTEST

, Greenwood Lodge No. 80. /. o. O.
r., is sponsoring an amateur con-
test at Greenwood High School on
Friday, May 21, at s p. m. Those
wishing to enter the contest, COM
municate not later than May IA with
Miss Eleanor Henshaw, Greenwood
High School, Greenwood. The win
ner will be eligible to compete in
State Amateur Contest at Rehoboth-
sponsored by the Grand Lodge az
Delaware l. o. 0. r.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

Captain J. A. Hall and wife are
visiting friends i'm Milford.
]
Mrs. Florence Harrington has re-
signed her position as matron on the
City of Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas c. Davis OF
Philadelphia were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark H. Davis last week.
j. Hall Anderson. who has recent
\ ly been admitted to the practice OF
law in Delaware by the Kent County
! Bar, has opened an office in the new
office building lately owned by
Squire Beswick, located ON East
Front street. North Milford. He will
be i'm Milford, however, only on Sat
urdays and will practice the rest OF
the week in Dover where he has an
office with Henry RiGSely. esquire,
Mr.. Anderson is the Oldest son OF
James F. Anderson. and is a young
man of enterprise and ability. one
who will make success in his pro-
fession.
ef
The Masonic fraternity have puF-
chased from Ex-Governor Watson
and the other heirs of Mrs. Ruth T.
Carlisle, the large three-stgry
pressed brick property on Front
Street. North Milford. for $1,000.
The property will be remodeled and
the third story turned into modern
Masonic Lodge room, and the other
parts of the building will be changed
to meet the purposes of the Masonic
Club. The remodeling will cost
about $2,500.
Last Friday the children of John
Crouch of North Milford were taken
ill and DR.. Marshall was
called to attend them. He found
their trouble to be tormia poison
and it was caused by bologna sau-
sage which they had eaten for break
fast. All are about again.
Charles NJ. Hammond, real estate
broker, sold this week the 200 acre
farm of Frederick Owens of Denton.
Md. This farm is located about three
miles from Milford and is one of the
finest in Kent County. Purchasers,
Short and Hall.
Miss Emma Manlove of Philadel-
1hia is the guest of Miss Virginia
DR.. W. F. Goodwin and daughter OF
2eistertown. Md. are guests o frels-
ives in Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Messick have
home from a visit in Phila-
lelphia and Glassboro, N. ].
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
CEDAR NECK AID

Cedar Neck Ladies Aid will meet
with Mrs. McColley on Tuesday eve
ming, May IL. The entertainment is
In the hands Of Mrs. Ethel Roberts
and Vesta Mills. Refreshment COM
mittee consists of Mrs. Ethel Rob
erts, Edith Reed and Bess Shew. We
hope for a full attendance as there
will be an election of officers.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
ROTARY NOTES

At the regular weekly meeting of
the Milford Rotary Club Monday
night. DIR. Lester Adkins delivered
a very interesting report on the
Atlantic City convention. Next week
will be ladies' night. Mrs. r. P.
Davis. widow of r. p. Davis who
died while secretary of the club will
be guest of honor.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
BOOTH

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Booth, age 70
years, widow of Robert John Booth,
died at her home near Pennington,
on Saturday afternoon, April "a,
1887, after an illness of about week
of broncho pneumonia. Funeral ser
vices were held at her late residence
on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
in charge of Rev. Melvin Kay, pas
tor of Bethel NJ. P. Church. Inter-
ment was made in Hollywood ceme-
terry. She is survived by one daugh-
ter. Miss Addie Booth. who resides at
home.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

Art Day during Art Week has
become almost a city holiday in
Milford. And IL is through the
concentrated efforts of Miss Ly-
dia Bancroft. director Of art in
the schools that Tuesday of this
week had special significance to
parents. For the past three
years Art Day was something to
which to look forward. for at
that time each division of the
first six grades had something
in particular to offer as their
best effort in art. Alabastine
prints and cut-outs predomi-
nate this year and the most was
made of every project" as they
were called. Many were present
to go with the sons and daugh-
ters to have his or her work
pointed out with pride on Tues
day. The standard of art and
its appreciation is being raised
through the exhibitions each
year. And parents and friends
are especially appreciative of the
fine work of Miss Bancroft. In
one of the main halls of the
elementary building were placed
and hung some work of the Ju-
nior-Senior High School. A
comprehensive map of Milford
on which were tagged the most
beautiful trees, gardens. steeples
and doorways. A black and
white still life" picture done
by a girl was very fine. Book
binding and a book illustrating
land transportation were exhib-
tied. The first grades. with
three divisions. had taken the
farmer for their model. and do
ing much with his work in pic
lures. One room had a barn
yard all set up on the sand table.
Flowers. with all the vivid hues
used. were another effort of the
first grades. The second grades
had taught lesson in communi-
ty life i'm their drawings, as well
as pictures some of the nursery
rhymes. A movie" had been
made in two rooms-a history
story on one and art lessons on
the other. of which one was in
a second grade and the other in
a division of the fifth grade. The
industries of yesterday and to-
day told in pictures was the
project of one section of the
third grade. The same section
had visited Christ Church, had
been given a satisfactory inter-
view by Reverend Kinks and the
pictures told much of the visit.
Another section had drawn old
buildings of Milford. and short
story of each building accom-
panied the picture. The third
lection had made a miniature
rillage, laid out on the plans of
Japanese prints.
riezes, Indian bowls. some in
'ut work had been done also.
The fourth grade drew indus
ries of Delaware. Mexican pam
Is. scrolls of Greek alphabet.
airy flowers. One section had
amples of chair caneing. an
ther had made a Dutch village
4 one end of the room. while
I the other a Pilgrim house was
II set up and furnished. An
ther section had a museum of
apan and Chinese things, as
ell as an exhibit of Japanese
logs. or particular interest in
lis section was an exchange
Ible. where products of other
ates with accompanying letters
ere on display. The fifth ,
rades did fine work in their I
,oklets Songs OF The South.
he cover was made of cut out y
ctures depicting typical south T
n characteristics. and there s
ere pictures illustrating the
ngs. Relief maps of the e
iited States had been done by a
ch student. A poem had been c
Id in pictures. The whole ex- E
bit was splendid and has done
ich to stimulate the interest in u
ung and old.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

Mrs. Edgar Wood has issued
invitations for a luncheon which
she will give today at the Pratt
Guest House at 1.30.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
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BAKER

Following a heart attack. Nancy
C. Baker. IS years old. widow of the
late J. Slathill Baker, died Monday.
April 81. 1887. at the Beebe Hospital
in Lewes. She is survived by Daniel
r. Baker, Milford; Mrs. Otha Car
mine. Delmar: Mrs. Charles and FL
wood Workman. Georgetown; Har-
land Baker, Ollie NJ. Baker, John w.
Baker. Mrs. Glen Thompson and
Mrs. Lee Bailey. near Laurel. She
had SO grandchildren and % great
The funeral services
were held at the Bethesda NJ. E.
Church, Thursday afternoon, at two
O'Clock. IT was conducted by Rev. I.
d. Bowman, Rev. Webee and Rev.
Thomas. Interment was made in the
adjoining cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas C. Davis Of
Philadelphia were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark H. Davis last week.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1907 Files of
the Milford Chronicle

Captain J. A. Hall and wife are
visiting friends i'm Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

Mrs. Margaret Evans Knapp. 79
years old, wife of John w. Knapp,
died early Monday morning. May 3.
1887, at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Clarence Kemp of Harrington,
after an Illness of one week. Porn in
FELTON,, Mrs. Knapp had spent most
of her life on farm between Rar-
rirston and FELTON,. She moved with
her husband to Harrington four
years ago. Her husband will observe
his 93rd birthday anniversary on
May IL. In addition to her husband
and daughter she is survived by two
other children, Winslow Knapp who
lives on the home farm, and Mrs.
Margaret Walker OF Easton, Md. She
was member of the FELTON, NJ. z.
Church. Funeral services we're held
from the home of Mrs. Kemp on
afternoon at Q O'Clock
with the Rev. J. E. Parker. pastor
of Harrington M. f. Church, Rev. r.
W TIenvis, pastor of FELTON, NJ. L.
Church and Rev. L. Fl. Collins of
a former pastor, offici-
aiirg. Interment was made In Bar
rats Chapel cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

Swat the fiy-now.
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

Benjamin C. Sapp. age rs years,
husband of Mrs. Deborah Sapp, died
at bis home near Harrington late
Sunday night. April rs. 1887. after a
short illness of coronary sclerosis.
Funeral services were held from
Barratt's Chapel NJ. E. Church on
Thur sday afternoon at 2 o'clock in
charge of Rev. J. E. Parker. pastor
of Harrington NJ. E. Church, assisted
by Rev. Thos. Phillips. pastor of the
Pilgrim Holiness Church.
Interment was made in Barratt's
Chapel cemetery. Besides his widow.
he is survived by nine children. as
follows: Mrs. Lille Reed, Mrs. Myr-
tie Draper. Mrs. Emily Argo, Mrs.
Matilda Brown, Miss Pearl Sapp,
George, Bryan. Bennie and Preston
Sapp. They all reside in or near
Milford chronicle., 1937-05-07

Mrs. Florence Harrington has re-
signed her position as matron on the
City of Milford.
The Washington times., 1937-06-23
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The Washington times., 1937-06-23

Tiny Peas and Onions
Whole Wheat Rolls Butter
Wine gelatin
Black Coffee
For a more hearty but dainty
luncheon this menu will appeal.
Luncheon
Chilled Jellied ConSomme
Lemon Wedges
Crisp Melba Toast
Chicken a la King in Patty Shells
Fresh Spinach with Mushrooms
Fresh Raspberry Chiffon Pie
Wine Gelatin
l tablespoon of gelatin
% cup of hot water
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
% cup of white wine or sherry
Soften the gelatin in the wine
for five minutes. Dissolve in boil
ing water, add the lemon Juice
Chill until it begins to set, then
whip we'll with the egg beaten.
This can be served with whipped
cream or garnished with whole
cherries.
Fresh Raspberry Chiffon Pie
l level tablespoon of gelatin
"a cup of cold water
4 eggs
"a cup of sugar
70 teaspoon of salt
/ ! cup of raspberry juice
| ! tablespoon of lemon juice
Red coloring
Whole raSpberries for garnish.
ing
Soften the gelatin in cold water
for five minutes. Beat the egg
yolkS slightly add the y cup OF
sugar, lemon juice, and salt
Cook over boiling water until OF
custard consistency. Add the soft
ened gelatin stirring well. Then
add the raspberry Juice and the
coloring. Cool. When the mix
ture begins to thicken fold in the
stiffly beaten egg whites to which
has been added the rest of the
sugar. Pour into a baked pastry
shell and chill until serving time
Top with whipped cream and
The Washington times., 1937-06-23

courses.
The first is a cold canape or
melon, then a hot main dish with
fresh vegetable and hot rolls.
Perhaps salad and a dessert or
a salad dessert.
Main Dish
For the main dish a Scalloped
casserole dish or a creamed sea
food is popular. Broiled chicken
is also tasty. These must be
served in the most attractive man
ner.
Small tables covered with lemon
yellow cloths with a pottery flower
pot planted with geraniums makes
an attractive setting for such
luncheon party. White porcelain
plates on a blue linen cloth would
also be attractive. The table APP
pointments must be kept simple
unless the luncheon is to be very
formal.
The menu may be served buffet
style if the menu is only of two
courses. Ham slices with fresh
peas and mint sauce and broiled
pineapple slices are delicious.
If the menu is only two courses
serve buffet style. Have then a
choice of two hot dishes. Dreamed
sea food or vegetable casserole
with cheese sauce. Have a
nodded gelatin salad, potato chips
and hot rolls.
If more than two courses are
planned, then serve plate lunch
con. Broiled ham with pineapple
slices, and asparagus with vinai.
grette sauce would be a possibility
For dessert choose a home made
speciality At this season of the
year fruit chiffon pies are grand.
However, just bowls of chilled fruit
and perhaps cheese and crackers
are good These menus you will
find quite to your liking. The first
is for those who are interesting in
Shining" and are counting their
calories.
Luncheon
Fresh Fruit CanapeS
Whole Tomatoes Stuffed
with crab meat