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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
RETIRING STAR MATRON
ENTERTAINS AT DINNER

Mrs. Elsie R. Simpson, past ma
tron of Kent Chapter No. II, Order
of Eastern Star, entertained her off,
cers, committees, the past matrons
and a few friends at dinner at
Swain's Hotel, Harrington, on We'd
nesday evenin. January 10.
The guests were MIR. and Mrs. OIL
ey Sapp, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Rob-
erts, Mrs. Lang, Mrs. Katie Boyer,
Mrs. Jane Creadick. Mrs. Louise
Farrow. Mrs. Emma Widdoes, Mrs.
Cecil Isaacs, Edwin Simpson, Mrs.
Matte Fleming. Mrs. Mary H. Dol
by. Mrs. Florence Fleming, Mrs.
Alice N. Wix. Mrs. Hester Reed. Mrs.
Helen Taylor. Mrs. Emma Murphy,
Mrs. Nora Tharp, Mrs. Jean Green
lee, Mrs. Jessie Tee, Mrs. Maude
Mitchell. DR.. and Mrs. R. ]. Emory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Rogers. Mrs.
Alice B. Wix. Mrs. Alice N. Martin.
Mrs. Helen B. Legar Mrs. James L.
Mrs. Henrietta Williams.
Mrs. Helen B. Warrington and Mrs.
Sallie Satterfield.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
ERSONALS

Gilbert Murphy Is enjoying a visit
of two weeks in Florida,
Mrs. Hilda Spencer spent the past
weekend in Philadelphia.
Mrs. John Roosa. who has been
on the sick list, is improving.
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Mrs. William Purks. OF Philadel-
phia, was in town on Tuesday.
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Fulton Downing left on Monday
on a business trip to Pittsburgh,
Pa. for several days.
Gene Pratt is in New York City
this week attending an oil conven-
tion. He left on Tuesday.
Harold c. Grier, who is in the
Beebe Hospital at Lewes for treat
ment, is somewhat improved at this
time.
Commander and Mrs. Robert W..
Kessler are enjoying stay in New
Orleans. La. They left on Wednes-
day of last week.
Howard Postles is expected to re-
turn from Chicago today after at
tending the National Gamers Con-
vention held in that city this week.
MFR. and Mrs. Carl Coverdale Of
Milford and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Collen of Lincoln left Sunday for
Florida. where they will spend sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. James X. Pettyjohn and son
frankie left on Sunday for St. Mar
tins, Nd, where Mrs. Pettyjohn was
called because of the illness OF her
sister, Mrs. c. c. Ewell.
Mrs. Blanch Bundick, who has
been visiting relatives in Delaware
for the past few weeks, will leave
for the west coast the first Of next
week. Mrs. Bundick will spend
some time in Denver. Colo, with
William Davis enroute.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28

talks on work of the dairyman
Watch for its announcement.
Next Saturday evening win be La.
dies Night and will be observed in a
different way. At $3.50 a covered
dish supper will be held at which
we expect TO see every member.
Each viii bring a covered dish, also
individual dishes and silver. These
affairs are always pleasant occa-
sions and this will be particularly
so as Smyrna and Kenton Oranges
will be our guests. and after supper
candidates for membership In both
those oranges will be given the
third and fourth degrees by the Mill
ford degree stan. The work will be
put on in full form and is well
worth seeing.
On Friday evening, February 4,
Milford Grange members will be
the guests Of Angola Grange at the
Eldorado Schoolhousa Here's hop
ing a large number will attend.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The members of the Milford New
Century Club enjoyed special day
on Monday when they assembled at
one for a covered dish luncheon, had
the State president, Mrs. Louis A.
Drexler, as guest, and all of the past
presidents of the club giving the
program. As are all of the lunch
cons, the one on Monday was delic-
iOus and pleasing. The members
were served in buffet style, after
which they sat at small tables. The
past presidents were grouped to-
gether and were presented with COR
sages for distinction. The meeting
was called about three, and the
short business session preceded the
program which was presented by
DR.. NJ. Dalema Draper as chair
man. The presidents of the clubs in
former years were seated on the
platform and were as follows: Mrs.
Walter X. Barrett, Mrs. J. Lynn
Pratt, Mrs. Robert P. Davis, Mrs.
James P. Pierce. Mrs. Robert Hall,
Mrs. Clement Nutter, Mrs. S. C..
Evans, Mrs. c. d. Abbott. Mrs. ThOs.
Davis, DR.. NJ. Dalema Draper and
Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs. Mrs. Pratt
has served the club for three terms;
Mrs. Nutter, two terms. They gave
some outstanding achievement dur
ing their terms of Office which
ranged from raising money for the
firemen, hospital, library. renoya-
tion Of the club to the establishment
of school lunches, a club chorus,
burning of the club mortgage, and
monthly health lectures. The growth
of the club and the spirit of cooper
alton was again and again spoken
of by these former presiding officers.
Mrs. Irwin G. Burton read a paper
on Home" written by Mrs. George
H. Hall, and given during the term
of office of Mrs. S. C. Evans. Mrs.
William Warren sang two solos,
Sylvia" and "Just A-Wearyin' For
You," accompanied by Mrs. Edward
Hurley. Mrs. Drexler in addressing
the club spoke of her recent visit to
Washington where she attended the
National Board meeting. pointed out
the highlights at the council meet
ing of the presidents of all the
states, tea at the White House. lay
ing a wreath on the Unknown Sold
ier's grave. and a forum on wise
spending. At home she spoke of the !
interest in the federated forest, the
increased membership and the addi-
tion of two new clubs during her
term. Mrs, Short closed the meeting !.
by thanking the past presidents for
the afternoon and said: 1--WE owe all
we are and have to you"
Next week will be American Citi-
Day with Mrs. Elizabeth
Riggs as chairman. Her speaker
will be Robert Shilling, superinten-
dent of the schools in Milford. Nell
son Bennett will be the piano solo
Ist
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28

DR.. Willard Pierce and son Will
lard left on Sunday for a two weeks
vacation in Florida.
Mrs. Harlan Wilkins OF seaford
spent last Tuesday with her aunt
and uncle. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ben
nett.
Mrs. Price Webb and son Jackie
are visiting relatives in Pittsburgh.
They will be away about three
weeks.
Mrs. George Harrison returned to
Milford this week after spending five
weeks in Wilmington with her
daughter, Mrs. Roscoe Lewis.
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Abbott started on
their three week trip to New Or
leans and points south on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. }. Lynn Pratt and Miss Mary
Jane Varney will spend this week.
end in Washington, D. C., as the
guests of Lieutenant and Mrs. J.
Lockwood Pratt.
Mrs. George H. Hall, who has
been the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Cooper Kerr in Philadelphia, has
been i'll during her visit. She Is
much improved at this time.
DR.. C. Layton Grier and DR.. Clyde
Nelson arrived in London, England,
Thursday. January 20, on the S. S.
Europa They are on a business trip
to the British Isles and the CONT
nent.
DIR. and Mrs. Walter L. Grier and
Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Smith left
on Wednesday for New York City
where they sailed the same day on
the "Georgic" for a West Indian
cruise. They will be away eighteen
days. Going over to see them Off
were Logan Grier. Donald Smith and
Garrett Grier.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28

Milford's finances are in excellent
condition.
Anniversary February 18th in the
Chapel.
them to the Turkey Supper at the
NJ. p Church Friday, February 4th.
Real home cured country ham and
side meat cannot be equaled for
cooking with turnip greens or cab
bage.
Hawks, the enemy OF all poultry
raisers, are being caught with steel
traps set atop of poles in the Cedar
Neck section.
Help finish work on the new Mil
ford Memorial Hospital. Contact
Davis r. Grier at the Caulk Com
pany and pay your pledge today.
Prepare now to attend the card
party which will be given by the
ldule5 Au8lilaIy Vi tut hiltAoIu
Emergency Hospital in the Com
munity Building. February Is.
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Our hats are OFF to William E.
Miller. genial director of music in
Milford Public Schools He is ac-
complishing a great work in making
the adults as well as the children Of
Milford, music conscious.
A few quart jars Of sorghum ap-
peared in local markets this week.
Inside Of an hour they had disap-
peared. Old timers remember when
sorghum was a staple article of
merchandise in all local stores.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Slaughter Neck Ladies' Aid will
be held on Tuesday evening, Febru-
ary /. with Mrs. Zed Farens as hos
tess and Mrs. Davis Farens and
Mrs. John Finnity in charge of the
social hour.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
KENT co. FTREMEN
INSTALL OFFICERS
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lC0ntjHEed from First PSge
Milford. were named on a COMMITTEES
to arrange a schedule for the county
in the playoff of games in pool, ive
hundred and pinochle.
Much criticism was directed to-
ward the statue erected on the fire.
mems memorial, State Secretary W.
w. Pettyjohn, the only member of
the Memorial Committee, defended
his position, and assured the Hre-
men he was not satisfied with the
statue and that something would be
done to correct the defects. The
Kent county firemen passed a reso-
luton condemning the project and
ordered a copy Of the resolution sent
to New Castle and Sussex counties
associations as well as the members
of the memorial committee.
State President Howard Sheldon
of Talleyville installed the officers.
assisted by w. W. Pettyjohn as mar
shall. Besides Mr.. Rentz, other Off
GERS installed include: First vice
president, Joseph E. Swain, Ches-
void; second vice president. Fleteh-
er Truax. Smyrna; secretary. Geo.
johnson. Frederick; treasurer. Will
lard Barcus, Cheswold; directors,
George w. Swain, Harrington; Geo.
Pollett, Houston; Dawson G.. Min
ner. Magnolia; Harry Lindale, Mil
ford; John Roe. Dover. Mr.. Sheldon
also presented Past President ThOs.
Baker with gold past presidents
button. The association will meet
at Harrington next month.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
HIGH SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

The regular assembly of the Jun
ior-Senior High School was held in
the auditorium on Wednesday after
noon. The program was as follows:
Hymn. Come, Thou Almighty
King"
Bible reading. read by Dorothy
Jester.
Lords prayer.
Song, America, the Beautiful"
Flag salute, led by Marvin Hitch.
Brief biographies. introduced by
Grace Hamilton.
Robert Burns" Ethel Morgan.
"Wolfgang Mozart" Louise IIol-
leger.
William Mckinley" Charles Will
bur Hammond.
Orchestra numbers.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
GIVEN FELTON, COUPLE

Relatives and friends delightfully."-
surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas C.
Johnson on Tuesday evening in
honor of their fiftieth wedding ami
versary. The occasion was attended
by over 100 guests from the COM
munity and State, also from Penn
sylvania.
Music and recitations were given
by Mrs. B. T. Holcomb Of Mording-
ton and Mrs. Howard McGinnes of
Dover and several others. Mr. and
Mrs. Johnson were married at the
home OF the brides mother, Mrs.
James P. Bostic, in Philadelphia, on
January IL. 1888, by Rev. C. w.
Buckley. but have resided in this
community ever since. Mrs. John
son was the former Ruth Anna Bos-
tic, who spent her girlhood days
near FELTON,. Mr.. Johnson is still
actively interested in all sport
events although S6 years Of age.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
OPTOMETRISTs NET LAST WEEK

DR.. Preston E. West, president of
the Eastern Shore Association of
Optometrists, held the January
meeting of the association at his
Georgetown Offices on Thursday
evening of last week. DR.. Sloeum Of
Washington. d. c.. and Cambridge,
Nd, was guest speaker. DR.. West
gave a talk on his recent trip to the
British West India Islands and Cen
tral America. Many interesting and
curious souvenirs and novelties of
the trops were exhibited. DR.. West
also showed 800 feet Of motion pic
ture film which he photographed in
technicolor Of native customs and
characteristics of the inhabitants Of
Havana, Cuba: Kingston. Jamaica;
Nassau, Bahamas; Cristobal, Colon,
Balboa, Ancon. and Panama Of the
Panama Canal Zone.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
ROTARY NOTES

Professor William E. Miller. direc-
tor OF music in the Milford Public
Schools, and Miss Marjorie Faix, a
pupil in Milford High School. were
the guests of honor at the regular
weekly meeting of the Milford Ro-
tary Club held on Monday evening
at the Hotel Windsor. Prof. Miller
led the group in the singing OF a
number Of old time favorities and
spirituals. followed by a talk on
music appreciation and the ad-
vancements being made in the mu-
sic department of the Milford Jun
ior-Senior High School
Miss Faix played beautifully two
violin. solos: "Ave Maria" and @In
Monastery Garden" Prof. Miller ac-
companied her on the piano.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY

The Silver Tea" given by the wo-
mans Home Missionary Society.
with Mrs. F. B. Short and Mrs. Anna
Carlisle as hostesses, was well at
tended and both pleasant and profit
able.
After an opening song, Mrs. A. E.
Num-. the vice-president. gave a
short talk on the work of the society
after which the following program
was given:
Reading, by Mrs. Clara r. Deputy.
Vocal solo. by Mrs. Virginia War
rem, accompanied by Mrs. E. 7. Hur-
ley.
Piano duet by Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs
and Miss Elizabeth Messick.
Reading. by Mrs. August Faix.
Piano solo. by Miss Mildred Mas
ten.
Delicious refreshments were en-
iOyed.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
DIR. ANNIE JUMP CANNON
HONORED By HARVARD

DR.. Annie Jump Cannon, one of
the worlds foremost astronomers, a
native of Dover, and DR.. Cecilia P.
GapOschkin. colleague. have been
given titled appointments and men,
bership without time limit on the
faculty of Harvard University.
These are the only women, with
one exception, who have ever re-
ceived appointments in the more
than 300 years of the university's
history.
DR.. Cannon has been named VIII
liam Craneh Bond astronomer and
curator Of astronomical photographs
effective as of Jan. l. DR.. Cannon
is distinguished for her classifica-
ton of the 225,0O0 spectra described
in the Draper Catalogue of Stellar
Spectra and for her work in the field
of variable stars.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
SLAUGHTER NECK

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Bennett gave
a dinner on Sunday in honor Of the
formers father. Fred A. Benefits,
birthday. their son, Vinal's, 25th
birthday, and their daughter, Luella's s
23rd birthday. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hammond, Mr..
and Mrs. Vinal Bennett and Mr..
Howard Derrickson, Jr., all of Mil
ford; Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Walker
and son Billy of Wilmington, and
Miss Jeanette Isaacs of Greenwood.
All departed, wishing the three many
more happy birthdays.
Mrs. Amos Higman has been on the
sick list but we are glad to state that
she is able to be out again.
Mrs. Garfield Sharp was guest Of
Mrs. Edgar Bennett on Friday.
The young ladies' friendship So
ciety met at Mrs. Norton BEVERAGES
on Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Willum. OF
Dover, spent part of last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Prettyman.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

The meeting last Saturday night
was an unusual one. full Of interest
to everyone present. The lecture
hour was on open one and the main
feature of the program was a dem
onstration of the testing Of milk for
butter fat content by Ralph Snow
berger He had all necessary appa-
ratus at hand, also high power
miscroscope which showed various
stages Of bacterial growth. Several
samples Of milk were tested and re-
suits given. Many in the audience
had never seen this work done and
II was OF great interest TO all. call
ing forth many questions and much
discussion. Additional features were
readings by c. f. Jester and Watson
Shew The next agricultural pro-
gram will include debate and more
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
MILFORD BUSINESS GIRLS
MET ON MONDAY EVENING

The Milford Business and Profes-
sionaI Girls Club Of the Y. w. c. A,
met at the New Century Club on
Monday evening. Final plans were
made for the girls to attend the con-
ference at Coatesville. Pa, on Feb
ruary 19 and 20. Those elected as
delegates to represent the Milford
club are Thelma Jewell, Gretchen
Calhoun, Jeanette Kirby, Kathryn
Davis, Ethel Collins and Eva Nailor.
Miss Gretchen Calhoun and Miss
Priscilla Nailor acted as hostesses.
All the girls are looking forward
with pleasure for February z, the
date DR.. NJ. Dalema Draper will
continue her talk on her trip
around the world.
The Milford girls have invited the
Business Girls Clubs of New Castle.
Delaware City and Dover to be their
guests.
A covered dish luncheon will be
held at the home Of Miss Thelma
Jewell on February 21.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
Friendship Glass Notes

The Friendship Bible Glass Of the
Avenue NJ. E. Church will hold their
regular monthly meeting at the
chapel on Tuesday evening, Febru-
airy /. Our president, also our tea
cher, are giving this class much Of
their time to make the work more
interesting. Good attendance is one
way we can show our appreciation
for their efforts.
The committee for the social hour
is as follows: Mrs. Rose Hart, Mrs.
John Hastings. Mr.. and Mrs. V. G.
Hickman. Miss Louise Higman, Mr..
and Mrs. James H. Hillman, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. C. Houston, Mrs. Lemnel
Hudson. Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Hurley.
MFR. and Mrs. c. z. Jester, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Jester.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
SHORE LOOP MEETING
POSTPONED TO FEB. 9Th

Milford club officials have re-
ceived notice from Harry S. Russell,
Chestertown, president Of the East
ern Shore League, to the effect that
the next meeting Of directors. sched-
uled at Easton for January 80, has
been postponed to February 6.
At that time the mOguls will re-
ceive the draft of a 112-game sched
ule, drawn up by a committee of
three, calling for the probable open
ing of the season on May 4 and end
ing Labor Day, with playoffs under
the Shaughnessy plan starting inn
mediately after the regular schedule
with the four leading clubs yieing for
the pennant and championship.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
MRS. E. ii. MARTIN NAMED
TO BOARD OF HEALTH

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Martin. of Lewes
has been appointed a member of the
State Board of Health to fill a va
cancy created by the resignation of
Mrs. Anna Brewington Peters, for
merly Of Delmar. The appointment
was made Monday by Governor Rich
ard G. McMullen.
Mrs. Martin is Yacationing in Flor
ida, it was stated by her son. Post
master William o. Martin Of Lewes.
and was therefore. unable TO attend
the monthly meeting Of the board,
yesterday, at Brandywine Sanator-
ium.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
COUPLE CELEBRATES
GOTH WEDDING DAY

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Cocker Of Is
Mckinley avenue. West Orange, N.
j.. parents Of Mrs. Margaret Green
ley OF Lincoln City, held open house
Tuesday. January is. in celebration
Of their sixtieth wedding anniver-
sary.
Mr.. Cocker. who is Sc and his wife
81, were married in Glasgow, Scot
land. and have lived in this country
80 years. Both were born in Aher-
deenshire, Scotland.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
TRAPPRRs REPORT POOR
MUSKRAT SEASON

Trappers along the Delaware Riy-
er and bayshore, state that musk
rats are not as plentiful as had been
anticipated at the beginning of the
season. They are unable to explain
why such a condition prevails as
the season has been an open one
and favorable in nearly every way.
The marshes have not been frozen
as in many former years. thus harA-
pering them from catching them.
Usually when there are constant
and heavy freezes during the season
trapping is made difficnIt. and the
catches are comparatively small to
what they are with an open winter.
Pelts are reported to be very good
and are selling at prices much high
er than in some former years.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
aPAT" KEYEs NOMINATED

Clarence e. (Pat) Keyes. of Farm
ington, has been nominated for a po-
sition on the executive committee of
the American Olympic Association,
Frederick w. Ruben. secretary Of
the American Olympic Association,
has announced. The successful candi-
dates will play an important part in
molding Americas Olympic policies.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
EXAMINERS IN UNDERTAKING

Governor McMuilen has appointed
the following as members of the
State Board Of Examiners in Under
taking for terms OF three years eafh
William Smith, Wilmington: G. Les
lie Daniels, Townsend; w. A. Berry.
FELTON,, and w 9. Powders, Mllfora
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
MAN HURT WHEN AUTO
RUNS INTO DITCH DIES
[ConfrnneS from First Psgel

[COsfmHed from First Psgel
home. Last night. Coroner Harry
Camper of Harrington said he is in
vestigating the possibility that Co
hee's car was struck by a hit-run
driver.
Mr.. COhee is survived by his wife.
a sister, two half-brOthers. and a
half-sister. The funeral will be held
from the TOrbert Funeral Home to-
morrow afternoon at 1880 O'Clock.
Interment will be in Lakeside eeme-
terry.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28

Mrs. Ella A. Call is visiting
friends in Philadelphia this week.
Miss Ethel NJ. Hugg will go to
Philadelphia this afternoon to be
the guest over Sunday of Miss Grace
Parvis.
A new residence will be built next
spring by William " SipDle. Jr, on
i one of the lots on Railroad avenue
near the ice plant. Permit to extend
the private sewer on that avenue and
lay water pipes TO the lot, have
been given by the street committee
of council this week.
Joseph Adam of Milford, and Miss
Elizabeth Wiener, 1885 North Lanr-
/ eDee street, Philadelphia, have been
granted a marriage license in the
latter city.
The firm of Pierce and Carmean
las begun the work OF remodeling
the interior Of their store. They ex-
pect to convert all of their SPACE
into one large commodious room
Frisby Kirby, of Milford Neck, has
caught the buzzard which has been
flying about in lower Kent county
for a week or more. The bird was
almost starved to death, and the bell
attached to it was as large as
good sized tea cup. Mr. Kirby would
like to know who put the bell on the
buzzard. and how long it has been
there.
The W. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. L. B. Graves at her home on
North Front street, next Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock.
More shells are being placed on
the Shawnee road leading from Mil
ford. This is a good policy. and soon
a good drive will be the result.
Last Sunday there was a gather
ing Of the whiskey drinking element
at and about Walnut and Water
streets-a sign that whiskey was
close at hand.
Chas. E. Triedler of Dover visited
his many friends in Milford this
week and attended the dedication
Of the new Masonic Tenn
pie.
Mrs. Lena Jones and Miss Emily
Jones have returned from weeks
visit to Philadelphia.
Imly Abbott spent Sunday last in
Dagsboro as the guest of Miss At
Sins.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
DIR. BURRIS' CONDITION
REPORTED AS IMPROVED

The condition of DIR. A. B. Burris.
formerly of Houston, well-known
physician and sportsman, who has
been a patient at the Peninsula
General Hospital. Salisbury, since
December 21. following a paraiytic
stroke. is reported TO be gradually
improving.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-28
WEDDINGS
MccLELLAN- : DEPuTY

NHNNA4IlIAIlftIN DIlI 2
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Deputy an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Margaret, to Mr.. Harry McClel-
Ian, Jr., son of Mr.. Harry Mcclellan,
Sr., of Chester. Pa. The wedding
was performed by the Rev. Robert d.
Claire. in the st. Marks Lutheran
Church in Baltimore, Nd. on Janu-
airy II. The bride k graduate Of
Milford High School, class Of 1887.
The groom is graduate of the Mo-
ravian Patton School. of Elizabeth
town, Pa. The couple will reside in
Chester.