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Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

Ask any Odd Fellow for details
about their party tonight in the
Community Building.
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The Slaughter Neck Ladies Aid
will meet Tuesday evening, Decem-
ber 6, with Mrs. Vinal Carey as
hostess.
Crystal Fount Lodge, No. 10, I. o.
o. F., is staging one of its delight
full card parties tonight in the Com
munity Building
Don't forget the date. December :,
at 1880 p. m, for the hat social at
Mrs. James Macklin's home on South
Walnut street.
The prizes to be awarded by the
Odd Fellows at their party tonight
in the Community Building are val
liable and useful.
Good supper at the Grange Hall,
Thursday night and Friday night,
December 1 and 2. Come at o'clock
or later. Also visit the bazaar booths
upstairs and see the variety of
Christmas gifts and useful things,
priced.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
BOARD OF HEALTH
WARNS OF RABIES
CONTINUED from First Passl

NContnued from Elfat Fa8eJa
Owners are being cautioned to
keep their dogs completely out Of
contact with other animals, lest
there occur transmission of rabies.
They are cautioned against the prac-
tice of allowing pets to take "just a
short run alone" No length of time
is necessary for an animal to ae-
quire the germs of rabies; the occa-
sional solo run may prove entirely
as dangerous as a whole day on the
loose.
Health authorities have repeated
ly advised owners to consult veteri-
naTians about the protective results
to be expected from inoculation, but
if this treatment Is used, not to gain
overconiidence and a feeling that it
is the only preventive measure that
need be put into effect.
A dog suspected Of having rabies
should not be killed, if avoidable,
Immediately when he shows the first
supposed signs of the disease, ac-I
cording to pamphlet issued by the
State Board of Health. If possible,
lock him in secure place from
which he may not escape and do any
harm, and give him normal amounts
Of food and water; not all dogs, an
amateur diagnostician states, hav-
ing rabies are so afflicted, and the
animal may recover. If he actually
has rabies, he will die within a few
days, probably within a week, by
progressive paralysis.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
SELBYVILLE CENTURY
CLUB VISITS MILFORD
tconllnusa from FlraI Paral

tContnuec from Flrst PaGD
William Riggs and Mrs. Walter Bar
rett.
Accordian Solo-"D Dream Of Love
and "Fantasie" played by Ralph Hunt
Play-"The Dear, Dear Children"
by Sophia Kerr.
Cast included Miss Elizabeth Std
ham. Mrs. Oliver A. James, Mrs. John
r. Gillespie, Mrs. Edwin Fisher, Mrs.
Neal wilkins. Mrs. Dean Kitnmel,
Mrs. Gene Pratt and Mrs. Roscoe
Galloway.
Club chorus, directed by william
E. Miller sang Il Passed BY Your
Window by Taylor and Moon
beams" by Victor Herbert. The Choir
us was composed of Mrs. j. Postles
Hammond, Mrs. r.. Burgette Short,
Mrs. Frank NAPLES. Mrs. Lemuel
Hudson, Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend,
Mrs. William Warren, Mrs. August
Faix. Mrs. william Riggs, Mrs.
Thomas Davis, Mrs. s. C. Evans, Mrs.
Harry Mulholland, Mrs. Walter X.
Barrett, and Mrs. c. d. Abbott. Mrs.
Hurley was the aecompanist.
Next week will be Delaware Day
with Mrs. S. C. Evans as chairman.
The next week will be Delaware Col
ony Day. The committee appointed
to make arrangements for the gifts
for the Colony are Mrs. Robert Grif-
fifth, Mrs. stephen Toadvine and Miss
Ida Roosa. Gifts may be brought to
the Club by the members, as Is the
usual custom. Tonight DIR. M. Da-
lena Draper is speaking before the
Frankford Club in that town.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

Wilmer o. Landlord, Jr., Of the
University of North Carolina, was
the weekend guest Of MIR. and Mrs.
w. o. Lankford.
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Miss Jean Mulholland, of National
Park College, Washington, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Mulholland.
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Miss Florence Austin, Miss Mabel
Smith, Miss Myrtle Farrow and Mrs.
Edna Benson spent several days this
week in Philadelphia shopping.
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Miss Isabel Kinks, of West Ches-
ter State Teachers School, was home
for the holidays with her parents,
Reverend and Mrs. Joseph Kinks.
Miss Lillian Marshall, Of Lewes,
and a student at the Women's Col
lege, University of Delaware, Was
the weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
John w. Burrfs.
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Henry Latchum, of Peddie School.
and Levin Latchum, of Princeton
University, spent the holiday week
end with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Harry Latchum.
Mrs. Jennie M. Deakyne of 250O
Market street. Wilmington, returned
to her home last week from the
Hospital where she
was patient for five weeks. She is
much improved.
Visiting DR.. G. Layton Grier for
the weekend were Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson and two sons, OF
Pa. On Sunday, Mrs.
Donald Poole and small son arrived
to spend this week with her father,
DR.. Grier.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. B. Graves, of
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton
Graves and daughter Sue Of Milton,
we're guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wal !
lace McFaul on Thanksgiving Day. /
Mrs. J.. B. Graves remained over for I
a visit of a few days with friends.
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Miss Marjorie Faix, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. August Faix has re-
turned to Chambersburg. Pa, after
spending the past weekend in MIL
lord. Miss Faix has recently been
elected to the executive board of the
Wilson College Government Associ-
ltion. I
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
FIRE MEMORIAL AT
DOVER Is SMASHED

The granite statue of the volun-
teer fireman lay in ruins this week
at the City Hall Plaza, Doyer-the
end of a controversy that has ragged
among volunteer companies for
more than year.
The neck of the squat stone man
was broken. it's feet smashed be-
yOnd repair-the ignoble 'finis" of a
statue dedicated to the dead voiun-
teer firemen of the State.
But who was fesponsible-vandals
or the winds a fiery question that
will blaze through the volunteer
firemen's association, perhaps, for
another year.
The statue was erected in 1887
amid the pOmp of ceremony and
speeches.
But it was a disappointment to
many. The town council of Dover
asked II be removed on the grounds
it was not a suitable monument and
did not meet with artistic standards.
"It is artistic" replied the defen-
ders of the statue. "It's what they
call 'modernistic.'
"Grotesque-that's what it is" re-
piled others.
When the Delaware Volunteer
Firemen's Association met in New
ark several months ago, the contro-
versy was hauled out on the floor
for discussion.
A resolution was introduced, dis
the monument committee
and providing for a measure that
would replace the statue.
This proposal, however, was de-
feated. The memorial committee
was authorized to continue its work
and complete the memorial"
The idea of the statue started in
1885. At first a bronze figure was
This was. later changed
70 granite. It showed a fireman.
wearing raincoat and hat, holding
! fire hose.
The memorial committee now has
/ different job on its hand: To find
he cause of the destruction.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
REESE THEATER HAS
GIANT SOUND SYSTEM

Great entertainment and superla-
tive sound is the keynote of the Of
fering of the Reese Theater, located
at Harrington, for. this weekend and
the coming week. With Reese The
ater patrons having the advantage of
hearing the latest hits just as they
are recorded in Hollywood, enjoy
ment reigns at this popular play
house.
Pat O'Brien, Margaret Lindsay and
John Payne are the featured stars in
ihe latest Warner hit Garden of the
Noon" the attraction listed for this
weekend.
On Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 5
and 6. Three Loves Has Nancy"
with Janet Gaynor, Robert Montgom-
cry and Franchot Tone, is the offer
ing.
The much lauded "Stablemates" is
listed for Wednesday and Thursday,
Dec. Z and 8. With Wallace Beery and
Mickey Rooney. this attraction bids
fair 10 be one OF the best of the year.
On Friday and Saturday, Dec.
and 10, a big stage and screen show
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
TWO MAGISTRATES NAMED
BY GOVERNOR McMULLEN

Irving B. Hart Of Townsend, was
appointed a magistrate and notary
public by Gov Richard C. McMullen
this week for a term Of four years.
Mr.. Hart. who is a Democrat. sue
ceeds Magistrate Richard S. Hodgson
Of Townsend. Republican, who was
appointed by former Gov. C. Doug
lass Buck.
Lewis ]. Carey. Democrat, of Mil
ton, was appointed magistrate and
notary public to fill the unexpired
term OF the late Magistrate Ira S.
Hazard, who died recently. His term
win expire in 1910.
Joseph L. Marshall of Lewes. was
appointed a member of the State
Board of Pilot Commissioners to I'LL
the pnexpired term of the late Capt.
Horace Wilson of Wilmington. Cap
tain Wilson's term would have ex.
pired in 1914.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
HIGHWAY PUBLICATION

The initial issue of Delaware Hy-
ways and Byways," the official pub
lication of the State Highway De-
partment, has been issued and has
attracted a large amount of favor
able comment. The new publication
will be issued bi-monthly.
The purpose of the magazine, ac-
cording to Major Chauncey P. HoI-
comb, secretary Of the State High
way Commission, who is in charge
of the publication, is to keep the
public Informed concerning the ac-
tivities of the department as well as
dispense information that will prove
interesting to tourists coming into
the State.
The front cover of the November
issue contains view of the new
Indian River Inlet with some of the
proposed improvements designated
on the sketch. A greeting to the
tourists from Governor Richard C..
McMullen occupies page two as does
also an editorial setting forth the
purpose of the publication namely to
more clearly carry to the motorist,
sportsmen and amusement seeker.
picture of the pleasures to be found
here"
A description of the executive
branch Of the State government with
pictures of the State House and var
ious State officials appearing with
the story. Next follows an interest
ing outline Of the tfdewater town of
Lefpsic and the surrounding terri
tory.
Delaware wild life, together with
a list Of existing hunting and fishing
license fees, has a prominent place
in the magazine while a double page
spread is devoted to various pictures
of the University of Delaware.
An interesting story covering the
of improved roads in
Delaware is presented. The history
Of the Highway Department is COW
cred in this article.
Other articles in this issue cover
a description of the State forests
available for outings and a historical
concerning Reliance, Can |
mons Ferry and Patty Cannon. A
mileage chart occupies the inside of
he back cover while on the back |
IS a highway map of the State to- !
sether with some rules of the |
'oad."
Persons desiring a copy of this |
magazine each month can procure /
t by writing to the State HighwSy |
Department at Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

A horse 20 years old, owned by
James L. Davis, which had been suf-
fering from paralysis was put to
death with ch1oroform on Monday
by DR.. Roberts.
A stranded Snowman attracted
much interest in Milford on Monday
night of last week by his wonderful
bicycle riding. His feats were wor-
thy of the generous contribution
which followed the performance.
o.
John Green, the Clerk of the
Peace for Sussex county, has been
very i'll with typhoid fever for three
weeks at his home in Bridgeville.
His condition has been very critical
for a long time, but it is hoped that
he will pull through.
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To accommodate the shippers of
poultry who desire to get the advan-
tage of the early sales on Monday
and Tuesday, the steamer, City of
Milford will leave Milford on Sum
day morning next at 8 a. m, and the
New Wharf at IL a. m, which will
enable all to have the entire week
to sell both poultry and holly
wreaths, and at the same time have
a pleasant little outing.
o.
Lemuel Watson of South Milford
has been a great sufferer for three
weeks past with a carbuncIe on his
right hand For a time blood poison
was feared but now he is getting
better-and Is relieved, from pain, but
unable to attend to any business.
John A. Davis and Edward Mere
dith are visiting in Philadelphia this
week taking in the sights. They
don't get away but once year, and
they have a big time generally.
The Avenue NJ E. Church last
week by an unanimous vote extend
ed an invitation to the Rev. Howard
Townsend Quigg to return for an
other year as its pastor.
o.
A letter from Senator Richardson
at Washington, d. c., was received
his week by Postmaster Davis, in
which he states that the contract to
build the new post Office in Milford
vas awarded by the supervising ar
,hitect to Messrs. Lynch Brothers of
for s29 ,392.0O, and that
heir work is to be completed Au-
sust 81, 1909. The contract was
lwarded on December 10.
Frank NJ. Soper of Magnolia, re-
eived a letter from Professor C. A.
lose of the Maryland Experiment
station, notifying him that a certifi-
ate of merit had been awarded him
t a recent meeting of the Maryland
Society on his exhibit
# apples before the society. This is
aid to be the highest award that
an be given.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
CHURCH SUPPER

The men Of the Friendship Bible
Glass Of the Avenue NJ. E. Church
will serve a supper to the public,
Friday evening. December 2. The
food will be ready to serve at five
O'Clock. ,.ss1s
George Davis Is chairman of this
supper. He is planning to serve you
one of the best meals you ever ate
for forty cents.
This supper will be prepared and
served by the men of this class. Buy
ticket and be convinced that they
really do have culinary ability. Your
cooperation will be appreciated. The
menu: Roast pork, sauer kraut, or
baken beans, mashed potatoes,
brown gravy, peas, pickles, rolls,
butter. coffee and apple pie.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
IA. WALLS ELECTED DIRECTOR

Fred A. Walls Of Harbeson was
elected a member Of the Board Of
Directors of the Interstate Milk
Producers Cooperative. representing
the six locals comprising District IL,
covering Kent and Sussex counties,
according to James Hopkins Of
Lewes, secretary Of the district. Mr..
Walls succeeds E. H. Donovan. OF
Dover, who was not a candidate for
reelection because Of having dis
continued his dairy business. Rey-
nolds Walls was. elected for term
of three years.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
P. E. AUxILIARIES TO MEET

Miss Caroline Gillespie. of Rose
borough House, Edgemont, N. c.,
win speak at the annual Kent coun-
ty meeting Of the Woman's Auxili-
aries of the Protestant Episcopal
Church on Wednesday, December Z,
in Christ Church, Dover. The meet
ing will convene at 10:30 a. m. Miss
Gillespie is working in the settle
ment under an appointment from
the united thank offering of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary. Mrs. Joseph F.
Coleman, Wyoming, as Kent county
vice president of the diocesan auxil-
larry, will preside.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

A few friends gathered in on We'd
nesday evening and surprised Alex
wilkins. it being his 76th birthday.
They were all entertained with mu-
sic by the Slaughter Ramblers,
which was enjoyed by all. Refresh
ments were served. consisting Of ice
cream, cake and pop corn. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Viii
kins, Mr.. and Mrs. William Clendan-
iel and son Billy, Margaret Little
ton, Emma Clendaniel. Lester Hurd,
Bob Sherman, all of Slaughter Neck
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lofiand
and son James Of Linwood. Pa. At
a late hour all departed wishing Mr..
wilkins many more nappy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
Obituary
WHITE

WHITE
The funeral of James N. White. Jr.,
assistant engineer of the War De-
partment in charge of a survey Of
the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal,
who lived in Elkton, Md, took place
from the Pippin Funeral Home there
Tuesday afternoon at 1880 o'clock.
Interment was in Silverbrook Gene
terry, Wilmington. Mr.. White died
suddenly Saturday night in an auto
mobile on the way to doctors office
in Newark. He had been in Will
mington in the afternoon shopping.
Upon returning home early in the
evening he was taken i'll and Thomas
Shenks, an employe in his office, was
taking him to Newark when Mr..
White slumped over. He was pro-
nounced dead of a heart attack by
the doctor. His wife and 5-year-old
daughter survive. Mr.. White, whose
office is in Chesapeake City, Nd, was
a native of Wilmington. While stu
dent at the University of Delaware,
he was in one Of the worst autOmo-
bile accidents ever to occur in that
town when two other students were
killed. Mrs. White is native Of Mil
ford. Before marriage she was Miss
Marie Moore, daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Winter Moore. She
graduated from the Milford High
School and the University Of Della
ware
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
Dover

The Milford Girls Team and the
student nurses of the Milford Mem
orial Hospital will start series of
games on Tuesday. December s, at
$3.50 p. m, with the following line
ups:
Milford Team-Mary Pearce, Viola
Meredith, Patty Deakyne, Mildred
Hammond, Lucy Sharp, Margaret
HOlzmueller.
Hospital Team-E. ShOrtall, l.
Townsend, E. Hairgrove. E. Huo-
bard. c. McCabe. U. CIarkson.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
Friendship Glass Notes

The regular monthly meeting of
the Friendship Bible Glass will be
held in the Sunday school room on
Tuesday evening. December 6, at 3
O'Clock. Miss Annie Prettyman is
chairman of entertainment. She is
planning a good program. ALI mem
bers of the class are invited to be
present.
The committee follows: Mrs. AM
ME Prettyman, Miss Florence Pot
ter, Mrs. Mildred Porter, Miss Col
die Scarborough, r. E. Shilling, Mrs.
Catherine ShockIey, Asbury Smith,
Mrs. Anthony Summers, George
Swain, Mrs. Laura Smith, Mrs. Le-
roy Stevenson, Mrs. Vera Schrey,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tease, Miss Anna
Trainor. Mrs. Ida Vinyard.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
Milford Grange News

This is the week for the Bazaar
and suppers. Don't fail to be on hand
Thursday and Friday afternoon, and
at supper on those days. Turkey
supper Thursday, oysters. salad and
other items Friday.
Next Saturday evening, Dec. 3. one
of the most important meetings Of
the year will be held. for it is the
time for election OF officers for the
ensuing year. Be on hand with your
vote.
The entertainment last Saturday
evening was a bingo party. sponsor
ed by the Sisters Night Committee.
Prizes were given, and good time
was had by ALL
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
TO ADDRESS SONS OF
DELAWARE

DR.. Russell Paynter, Of Philadel-
phia, will be the guest speaker at a
banquet at the Bellevue -Stratford
Hotel, Philadelphia, Wednesday
night, December Z. The affair is be-
ing sponsored by the Sons Of Della
ware. Philadelphia organization Of
former residents Of this State.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
MOTORISTS WARNED
ABOUT WINTER DRIVING
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reason, the driver should have extra
bulbs on hand.
Every automobile motor produces
carbon monOxide gas. 1t is invisible
and odorless. A few breaths will
kill. A motOrist should never start
his car or run the motor when the
garage doors are closed. He should
neser. crawl beneath the car when
the motor is running. He should
check exhaust and manifold heater
connections carefully to be certain
that no gases can escape into the
car.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
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BEERS
NASSAU CHARGE
ReY. ]. q. 0raAam, Pastor

Conley's Church, Dec. 4--Sunday
School 10 A. NJ. Aldan Hopkins. su-
perintendent.
IL A. M.-Divine Worship.
Whites Chapel-Sunday, Dec. 4,
Sunday School 9:45 A. M.
IL A. M.-=Class Meeting. Green
Brittingham, leader.
Warrington Vincent, s. s. Supt.:
Vincent White, president of Bpworth
League.
Zion Church. Sunday, Dec. 4, Sun
day School $3.50 A. NJ.
1920 A. M.-Class meeting.
Raymond Lank. S. S. Supt.; Reed
Leverage. class leader.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
MARKS ssND YEAR

In celebration of her eighty-sec-
ond birthday anniversary, Mrs. Ella
p. Lord was given surprise party
on Saturday evening. November 26.
Mrs. Lord was born in Milford,
but has lived in Wilmington for the
past 46 years. She lives with her
daughter, Mrs. William P. Benson.
and her son, Leslie r. Lord, at "a
East oath street, where the party
wes given.
She has five children, Mrs. A. F..
Russell, Mrs. William P. Benson,
Mrs. Willard S. Williams, Leslie r.
Lord and Robert NJ. Lord, all of Will
mington.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

is the order of ther day. Gene Dur
mel and his Original Rio Grande
Rangers will appear in person on the
stage in festival Of real western
singing. dancing and musical novel
ties. The Logan Sisters and the
Utah Cowboys are the featured en-
tertainers in this radio attraction, di-
rect from stations located at Del
Rio. Texas.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
.IESTER MORRIS

Charles P. Jester. son of Harry
G. Jester. of Milford, and Miss
Louise Morris, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Morris of LinwOOd, Pa.
were married at Wesleyan Protest
ant Church, Trainor. Pa, last We'd
nesday. November %. 1888. at three
O'Clock. After a short wedding trip
the couple came to Milford where
the groom is employed by ]. w. Hal
lett. They will reside on East Sec
ond street. in a new home recently
erected and furnished by Mr.. Jes-
ter
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
TOWNSEND HEADS DELAWARE
SOCIETY

United States Senator John G.
Townsend, Jr., of Selbyville, was
elected president of the Delaware
State Society at the annual meeting
held in Washington, D. C.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

Milford will go back TO it's old
date for the Christmas dance
this year, which will be held on
December 26 in Varney Audi
storium. This evening the com
mittee in charge will make final
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

Monday was the birthday of
Mrs. Harry II. Brakeley, and in
celebration of the event Mrs.
Herman johnson gave a dinner
with Mrs. Brakeley as guest of
honor. The other invited guests
included Mrs. F. Burgette Short.
Mrs. ]. Harry Humes, Mrs. Will
liam G. Taylor, Mrs. /. Dolphus
Short and Mrs. Clyde Nelson.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
LEWIS CHRISTOPHER

On Saturday, Oct 8, Miss Millicent
E. Christopher. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. E. Christopher of Camden,
N. j.. and VIM. p. Lewis. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Lewis, of Milford,
were married at st. Andrews Episco-
pal Church, Camden, N. ]. A recep-
ton for the bridal party and rela-
tives was held at the Linturnia. on
Federal street, Camden. The groom
is a graduate of Milford High School
and has opened a store on Broadway.
Camden. They will make their home
at Second Apt. 1926, North 9th St.,
Camden, N. J.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

Harry II. Mulholland, Jr., was
host to his group of friends ON
Saturday evening at his home on
Lake avenue. The boys and girls
enjoyed a scavenger hunt, and
the snow was no hindrance. but
added to the fun.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
BOWLING

The Milford and Dover Bowling
Teams met on Wednesday evening,
Dover winning by total of S75 pins.
The line-ups follow:
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

On Thanksgiving day John Mel
win, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Melvin. and grandson of Mr.. and
Mrs. ], B. Holston. was married
to Miss Dorothy Daugherty at
Kingsport. Tennessee. Miss
Daugherty formerly lived in will
mington. Mr.. Melvin is now as
sistant manager of the w. S.
Grant Store in Kingsport.