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Milford chronicle., 1938-03-18


ference in Wilmington.
Allan D. Jones is at home, wait
ing the result of an operation which
was performed on his eyes in Phil
adelphia last week.
William H. Richardson has been
elected as Delaware's representative
to the Supreme Lodge A. o. U. W.,
which will meet in June next at
Des Moines. Iowa. He will be ac-
companied by his wife.
Miss Sarah Draper, of Milford,
spent part of last week with Miss
Estella Holden in Cedar Neck.
The following petit jurors have
been drawn from Kent and SUSSEX
counties to serve at the current
term of the United States Court in
Wilmington: Duck Creek, William
Denny Hazel; Kenton, John Moore;
East Dover, Eldad Clark. William,
Dyer; North Murderkill. Alfred G.
Dunn; Milford, James G. Stanton;
Nanticoke, Walter NJ. Hearn; North
West Fork. Isaac ]. Morgan; Little
Creek, Alfred S. Moore; Seaford,
James Friedel; Broad Creek, George
w. Morgan; BroadkiIn, H. Wallace
White.
While sleeping at his home in
South Milford, a thief entered the
room of William Ramsey and stole
about 800 from the pocket of his
trousers. which were found the naKt
morning in the back yard. The thief
did not disturb a watch and other
valuables, and apparently no door or
window had been forced. Yet the
door was unlocked and open in the
morning. Mr.. Ramsey will pay $50
as a reward for information that will
lead to the arrest and conviction of
the guilty party or parties.
The dredging machine is cutting
out the bar and the island at the
mouth of the Mispillion River now.
When this is completed the machine
will come to the head of navigation
and dredge a six-foot channel at
mean low water from the Vineyard
Company yards to a
point below the new wharf. The
steamer, City of Milford, last week,
came up on an extra high tide draw
ing TX feet Of water with the larg-
est load she ever brought down.
F. Benson Austin OF New York
city has been visiting with his par
snts, Mr.. and Mrs. Bavinous Austin
ior the past two weeks.
Miss Helen Richards returned
his week from three weeks visit
o Brooklyn, N. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1938-03-18

Mrs. Charles Windsor contin-
ues to improve. She. with her
family, is very grateful for the
kindness Of friends who have re-
membered them in so many ways
during Mrs. windsor's illness.
Milford chronicle., 1938-03-18

Mrs. AIphonso Humes and
Mrs. Harry Brakeley were lunch
con guests of Mrs. Wilbur Cork
ran at the Homestead" at Reho-
both on Saturday. Mrs. Humes
is the local chairman for the Re
hoboth Art League. Mrs. Cork
ran is the executive chairman for
the league. and she entertained
chairmen from other districts as
well as Milford. After the meet
ing which followed the luncheon.
the ladies' visited the building, so
beautifully situated. which is be-
ing put into condition for oecu-
pancy and furnished as a studio
for the league.
Milford chronicle., 1938-03-18
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1908 Files Of
the Milford Chronicle

George E. Roach is attending con-
ference in Wilmington.
Allan D. Jones is at home, watt
ing the result of an operation which
was performed on his eyes in Phil
adelphia last week.
Milford chronicle., 1938-03-18

Mrs. Robert C. Hall. Mrs. NJ.
HaswelI Pierce and Miss Cor
nelia Pierce were among the
guests at a tea which Mrs. T.
Wiley Keithley. of Wilmington,
gave in honor of her mother.
Mrs. Phoebe Smith. on Wednes-
day. It was Mrs. Smiths sew
enty-ffth birthday.
Milford chronicle., 1938-03-18
COLORED CLUB TO
PRESENT BIBLE PLAY

[CoHfiHEed from First PGge
Sarah ........... Anna Coverdale
RUIN ........... Eva LOudhu
Anah. maiden of Gilead-
Helen Mitchell
Leah, maiden Of Gilead-
GarfriIda Cnvnrhale
Milford chronicle., 1938-03-18

About thfrty-two members of
the American Legion Auxiliary
enjoyed a covered dish luncheon
ON Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. August Faix.
Milford chronicle., 1938-03-18

b |0LICITATION for
membership in the
Dover Cooperative
Concert Association
,.;tl t,oo;, In oa-nast
Milford chronicle., 1938-03-18

F. Benson Austin of New York
City has been visiting with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bavinous Austin
for the past two weeks.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
PLANNING FOR
CLEARING HOUSE
CONCERNS RELEASE OF PRO-
MOTIoNAL MATERIAL
THROUGH FLORIDA

TAMPA, Nov. "a FNS).-Es-
Enlistment of a state clearing
house through which Florida pro-
motional material would be re-
leased will be considered by the
executive committee of the Flor
ida Association of Publicity Di-
rectors when the group meets
November 81 in Jacksonville.
The recently organized asSocia-
ton was founded for the purpose
of coordinating efforts of pub
licity men throughout the state.
Officials of the organization ex-
plain that since all sections of
the state are primarily interested
in bringing people to Florida, it
is feasible to believe that if eff
forts were pooled, it would be
comparatively easy to attract
tourists from one section of the
state to another.
A vigorous attack on "racke-
teering" or puff" publications is
expected to be one of the major
detectives of the association.
Each year Florida advertisers are
extensively solicited by fly-by-
night publishers. A committee
will be appointed to investigate
all propositions presented MEM
bers of the association and coop
crate with local chambers of
commerce in abolishing the pub
LEGATIONS.
The executive committee will
have an open meeting at the
Roosevelt Hotel in Jacksonville
from 1918 a. m. to noon, Nov.
q.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
A WARNING TO JITTERBUCS

The hopping, grimacing dances that
go with swing music, require as much
training and as good physical condition as
tennis, basketball, swimming and golf, in
the opinion of Dr. Erward A. Ward. of
Saginaw, Michigan, former President of
the American Ostoopathic Association.
DR.. Ward warns that these dances
are not for Lounge Lizards" Dancers
doing the ultra-modern steps are advised
to have their hearts tested. Moreover. if
they are not in good physical condition,
they will pay for their fun with thick
ankles, broken, mal-adjusted feet and ex-
hausted nervous systems.
This warning will be worth money to
the iitterbugs of Key West if they take
advantage of it. Boys and girls, as well as
men and women, might as well understand
that the individual cannot go on emotional
riots without paying physical price. Wild
excuses of exercise, regardless of their
form, cannot fail to harm the physical well
being of the participant.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
GIFT SUGGESTIONS

A few suggestions for easily
made gifts: There are many SIM
pie cross-stitch patterns of border
designs. Transfer a strip across
one edge of pillowcase and the
top of bed posts. Embroider in
top of a bed sheet. Embroider in
two shades of blue, green or law
vendar, which will make a gift
outfit to delight any woman.
The lovely colors available in the
double-fold bias binding added
to towels and washcloths in the
way of monograms are additions
to any bathrooms appearance. Or
for those particular people, en-
broider the words HIS" and
HERS" on a pair of towels.
Quilted on the sewing machine,
a large sewing bag of gayly-col-
ored chintZ is useful as well as
charming. "A bathmat of quilted
table padding cut oval shape and
bound with bias binding, then
decorated by appliquing percale
designs will gladden. some heart,
and if you care to make seat
cover it will make pleasing out
fit Make a breakfast table COW
er of small patterned yet color.
full print and napkins of plain
colors to be found in the cloth
II is new TO have each napkin a
different color.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
INTERESTED?

Civilized people in the United States,
it seems. are very little interested in the
behavior of Japanese soldiers invading
China.
Repeated reports have emphasized
the footing. pillaging and mistreatment of
civilians that accompany the entry of jap
aneSe troops into Chinese areas.
1t may be that we have reached the
stage of civilization that renders Us un-
concerned TO the suffering of men. women
and children who are the victims of un-
provoked aggression. Can it be said that
our culture is 50 great that murdered chill
dren. attacked women and a cavaged
countryside fail TO provoke a reactionl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

The most obvious observation
to make on the elections is that
they marked a notable popular
victory for the long-dormant Re-
publicans. And there is no deny
ing that. Experts not connected
with either party predicted the
COP would gain about so seats
in the House-they actually gain
ed 81. The same experts thought
it extremely unlikely that they
would win more than 4 Senate
seats-and they took 81
Still another victory was won,
too-and it is an extremely i'm
portant one 1t was won by the
conservative, anti-New Deal wing
of the Democratic party. This
wing is dominated by the South
ern Senators and Representatives,
all of whom were returned to Of
flee as usual. 1t includes num-
Der of Eastern, Western and
Middlewestern Congressman -
some of whom were on the Presi-
dents purge" list-who also
again received the stamp of ap-
prevail of their constituents. From
the standpoint of the Administra-
ton, it is not unlikely that this
victory will prove a great deal
harder to swallow than that of
the Republicans. Any Admins
tration expects and can stand OPP
position from, the other major
party-few Administrations have
been able to withstand strong and
growing dissension within their
own ranks. Democratic revolt,
coupled with Republican resur-
gence, brought the Wilson Adj
ministration to swift collapse.
Republican revolt, coupled with
Democratic resurgence, was a
major factor in bringing on the
Trash of the Hoover Administra-
ton. And now the Roosevelt
Administration faces the same
thing.
This is best seen in the House.
Next January a coalition of but
48 revolving Democrats with the
Republican minority-which can
be trusted to vote almost en- bloc
against what it regards as I'M
warranted New Deal experiments
would give the combined forces.
a bare but workable majority.
During certain bitter legislative
battles of past sessions, notably
the Judicial reorganization and
governmental reorganization bat
ties, considerably more Demo-
Gratis than that voted against
White House must" orders. And
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

Calling citrus fruits 'naturals",
for displays, the advertising di-
rectors of the National Associa-
ton of Food Chains are urging
all food chains in the country to
build up substantial window dis
plays of citrus fruits as a means
of pushing sales in advance of the
forthcoming National Citrus Sale
to be held Dec. to 10. Already
store advertising of citrus fruits
is on the increase, according to
reports throughout the nation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

now to make matters worse, from
the Administrators standpoint,
a number of Representatives who
could be safely trusted to vote
with the President 100 per cent"
were beaten by other Democrats
who pledged themselves to accept
dictation from no one.
What will come of this? It
seems plain that one of two
things must result. The Presi-
dent can "veer toward the right"
as many of his advisors are now
strongly urging, and by. adopting
a more conservative line, hold his
Congressional majority. Or he
can 60 ahead with a more radi-
cal program and take a chance on
a legislative deadlock such as
those which occurred at the end
of the Taft, Wilson and Hoover re-
gimes. Such a deadlock can al
most paralyZe government. Con-
gress can refuse to pass any
measure the President proposes.
And the President, with the veto
weapon at his disposal, can make
Congress virtually imperative.
This reached an extreme at the
end of the Wilson second term,
when some boards and commits
sions could not do business at all
because they were unable to OBJ
tain a euorum-Congress having
refused to even consider Wilson's
appointments to vacancies.
The outlook, according to some
commentators, is, for the Presi-
dent to bow to the inevitable,
and take the conservative line.
Time will prove or diSprove that.
In the meantime, much talk is
going the rounds concerning the
effect of the elections on Mr..
Roosevelt's third-term ambitions,
if any. Some think that the Re-
publican comeback will kill those
ambitions, on the grounds that
the President will take them as
an indication that he would be
heading for almost certain defeat.
On the other hand, al school of
experts think that the opposite
result may follow-that the
Democrats may be forced to draft
Mr.. Roosevelt, on the theory that
no other candidate WOULD have a
chance of winning. 1t seems to
be a fact, as many surveys indi-
cate, that an army of voters still
like and support Mr.. Roosevelt
personally, though they oppose
most of his policies, and tend to
vote for Republicans for other Of
fees.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

The largest crowd ever to
gather in Bushnell attended the
opening of the new State FARM
ers Market recently. to hear
Nathan Mayo, commissioner OF
agriculture, and other dignitaries
speak. More than 10000 persons
were present, according to con-
sentative estimates. = Senator
Claude Pepper, Congressmen Pc
terson, Hendricks and Green
were among the main speakers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

An alligator that responds to a
whistle, just like a dog does, is
one of the features of Highlands
Hammock, state park, a short
distance from Sebring. 1t is cali
ed Mississippi" and can be seen
daily in the canal at the entrance
of the park. Mississippi" eats
from the hands of the guides
and makes no attempt to bite
the hand that's feeding" her.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
KEY WEST GIVES THANKS

Official proclamations usually are
pretty pointless and meaningless things, so
that the average reader pays scant atten-
ton to anything headed. proclamation"
appeared in The Citizen yesterday. 1t was
over the signature of Mayor Willard NJ.
Albury proclaiming Thanksgiving Day.
The essence of it follows:
1--WE are blessed in many ways. To
give thanks for the money being spent in
our community from government sources,
giving employment to many of our citi-
zens. Thanks for the beautiful sunshine to
keep our bodies warm. Thanks that we
do not have to buy coal to heat our homes
to keep our families warm during the raw
ages of winter as many of the cities of the
north have to do
Mayor Albury's request that the peo-
pie of Key West pause in their daily duties
to thank almighty God for the manifold
blessings bestowed on us as a community
and to attend a place of worship of their
choice to give thanks to Him who has
blessed us as a whole was followed by
hundreds. Our churches were crowded
this morning.
eve are blessed in many ways, the
mayor declares. To the list of those bless
ings he made might be added the opening
of the Overseas highway through the COM
pletion of the long over-water stretches
beyond Big Pine Key, probably the most
important factor in the ever-increasing
prosperity of our people. That piece of
construction gave Key West an opportunity
to become one of the leading winter resorts
of Florida. If it does develop substantially
along that line, the need for government
funds to support the majority of our citi-
zens will disappear They will find en-
ployment in the construction field and in
services required by large floating pop
ulation Already many of our workmen
are drifting away from the ran KS of the
WPA and other federal agencies and find
ing well-paid work in the enterprises serv-
ing the travelling public.
One year hence, The Citizen hopes.
the people of Key West will have cause to
give thanks to Almighty God for the assur-
ance of fresh water supply from the
mainland, for the extension of the Over
seas Highway via the old railroad right of
way from Big Pine Key to Key West, for
the construction of municipal hospital
for the care and treatment of the rich and
the poor, for the erection of low-cost
housing project where the very poor may
find adequate and livable shelter and for
many other works and acts designed to
make Key West & better place in which
to live.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
sssseessssssesssssssssss
PIRATES GOLD
Edited BY
LILY LAWRENCE BOW

OLD CHARLEY
A colored man knocked al my
door
For a dollar" he'd do any ehore:
His wife was hungry--he hadn't
a cent
And. too. he was very "behind"
with his rent
I'd heard this story from old
Charley before
/ smiled as I pondered the mat
ter DER;
But took him in and gave him
some chores
OF cleaning the windows and
waxing the floors
/ was sucker. jolly well knew
I'd be . worse one before he was
through.
That negro somehow I couldn't
refuse
Even though his earnings would
all 60 for booze
Polly O'Quinn.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
T E S T Y 0 u r
X N o w L E ID G E
Can You answer seven OF these
test questions? Turn 10
Page for the answers

/. In dry measure, how many
quarts are in one peck?
2. Should wedding presents al
ways be sent to the bride?
3. Name the softest mineral.
4. What are the names of the
two rivers that unite in
Pittsburgh, Pa, to form
the Ohio River?
S. Name the u. S. Ambassador
to Italy.
6. In what year was the first
coast-to-coaSt highway in
the United States opened
to traffic?
z. What is the correct pro-
nunciation of the word fl
nance?
8. What is pedagogy?
9. How many cubic feet are in
one cubic yard?
10. Name the principal river of
Nevada.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
WEEKLY SCRAPBOOK
CHRISTMAS CANDY MAKING

Orange Divinity: 2 1-3 cups
sugar; 2-3 cup light corn sirrup;
u cup water; "a teaspoon salt;
2 egg whites; 3 tablespoons graf
ed orange rind; ~ teaspoon va
nilla. Combine sugar, sirrup, wa
ter, salt. Cook slowly, stirring
constantly, until sugar dissolves.
Continue to cook slowly to 265 de-
grees F (until it cracks. Beat
egg whites stiff. Pour sugar sir
rup on whites gradually, beating
constantly until mixture holds
shape. Add rind and vanilla.
Turn into creased pan and spread
evenly. Makes ia pounds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

If and when Monroe county RECEIVERS
the funds from the gas tax accomulations
allegedly due it from the state. Attorneys
Harris and Wells will split $50. 900 fee,
which will be given ungrudgingly by the
taxpayers from possible hall million re
fund But how did this little item slip b.
our former county attorneys?.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
HOUSEHOLD TIPS

Pin turkish towel over the
table end of the sewing machine
to prevent silk material from
slipping off while stitching.
Before washing a woollen sweat
er which has buttons and button
holes. sew up the button holes TO
prevent their stretching. When
spinach is in good condition, a
pound will yield from one and a
half to two cups. Figuring about
half a cup as a portion. pound
should be enough for four serv-
ings.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
Bargain Day

1T has been a long and tiring
journey, said an Englishman to
a Scotsman, as the London-Aher-
deem express neared its destina-
ton.
Aye, agreed the Scotsman,
IAN sac it ought to be for the
money.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
WASHING SHIRTS

When washing mems shirts use
a small brush and soap TO scrub
the neckbands and collars and
cuffs. where the dirt forms a
line. This Is not hard on the
shirts il your brush Is not one
with too stiff a bristle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

Congressman ]. Mark Wilcox, after
his term of office expires in January, will
move his residence from West Palm Beach
s1ato Miami. He will be that much nearer to
Key West when the change is made, and
- his friends in the Island City are pleased.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken
From The Files OF The Citizen

Responding to an invitation is
sued by the Booster oodfellow-
ship committee of the Key West
Woman's Club, Miss Mollie Park
er, chairman, and a number of
business and professional men
met with the club last night to
plan for an organization which
promises to be one of the largest
and most influential in Key West.
The meeting was called to order
by J. Lancelot Lester, who brief
ly outlined the plans of the or
ganization based on trying to
create a better community spirit.
Mrs. VIM. r. Warren was named
temporary chairman and Miss
Mary Louise Cappick was named
secretary.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
Eases Vieious Itch

FOr Mch tortured s<In thai nee1D
comforting relief. use Imperial Le-
tea Swiftly II eases the itehing
discomfort 81 eczema rash. tstteT.
ringwoxxa, scabisa. scalp. between
toes. etc sc and 81 Mo19y back
II not Satisfied. Imperial MedlcIns
Co. Dssk q Houason. Tex
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

Members of the local lodge P.
o. S. of A. and P. o. of A. will
meet at the corner of Fleming
and Margaret streets tomorrow
evening at z o'clock to attend di-
vine services at Fleming Street
Methodist church.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

In republic it is necessary to have
two political parties, one to watch the other
and keep it progressive Perhaps it is adj
vantageous to labor that it, too, have two
organizations for the same reasons.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
Everybody in Key West should feel so

~ NNSs9 IN NY " Sot N1IVNIU ICNI %
Important that they realize they must keep
~ up with the local news, so they can speak
intelligently concerning it, in case they are
questioned. Subscribe to The Citizen and
you wifi never be embarrassed when local
news matters are discussed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

Sometimes Key West men have ex-
periences that make them wonder if Solo
mon knew what he was talking about when
she said that soft answer turneth away
wrath.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

The Florida East Coast Rail-
way announces that on and after
December 4 Train Number AZ
will carry parlor car between
Miami and Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

More than 1000 Scouts are ex-
pected 10 attend the annual
Georgia Florida Boy Scout Jub-
lice. 10 be held in Orlando. Dec.
-.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

If Uncle Sam is the right kind
of Santa Claus he will bring Key
West a new postoffice building,
for we surely need it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24
INspTRATTONAL.

Reflect upon your present
blessings, Of which every man has
many: not on your past miSfor-
tunes. Of which ell men have
some.--Charles Dickens.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

So far as this columnist is concerned
the jitterbugs can have the swing music.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

Nobody wants war, but it is known
that the nation which is willing to wage
war will get what it wants so long as all
other nations want only peace.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

After looking at some of the pictures
that appear on society pages we wonder if
the "lovely debutante" can possisly look
their photo.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

The A. F. of l.. and the c. l. o. are so
busy sparring for advantages in their own
fight that they are about to forget that
there is work to be done for labor.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

We have often observed that the big
ger Key West mans bank roll the tighter
he keeps the rubber band around it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-11-24

Take a lesson from the cows, you
horn-blowing automobile drivers; they
don't blow their horns, so why should you?