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Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
CAMPAIGN UNDER WAY
TO AID PARALYSIS FUND
[Conrinned lion ~ Psgei

COBETsRed from First PsgeI
The funds will go to the founda-
tion for the care and cure Of infan-
tile paralysis patients. Clinics will
he established in all cities of the
United States.
This is strictly non-partisan and
every citizen of Milford is urged to
help the crippled children to romp
and play as healthy children do.
This is your problem, too. Think
of It in terms of yourself.
II you-Or your son or daughter
were suddenly stricken by this
strange malady, what could you do?
Where could you go for help? How
long could you finance the necessary
specialized care?
The national foundation for infan-
tile paralysis has set as its ultimate
goal the complete solution Of all Of
these problems. But it must have
help-your help-to fulfill its broad
destiny. What is Americas answer?
What is your answer? This is, in
very real sense your problem.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
Local And State NelUs
NsxXxNx

Be careful when you go out driv-
ing-death turks at every crossing.
Homemade sausage and scrapple
can be purchased in the local mar
kets.
There are many cases of pneu-
monia in Milford and surrounding
country.
The Ladies' Aid Of the NJ. P.
Church will hold a turkey supper in
the dining room of the church on
February 4.
Don't forget that February is Is
the Fellowship Glass anniversary.
We urge all members to come and
bring a guest. An excellent program.
A good time awaits you.
The Chronicle welcomes a new
advertiser to- its columns, the Sus-
sex Finance Company, with Offices
at Georgetown. This company, head
ed by substantial citizens, will loan
money on cars. radios, refrigerators,
etc.
Monday night, January "a is the
night for 'The Travel Party" at the
Presbyterian Church. The Mizpah
Circle guarantees you an entertain
ing evening and refreshments for
25c. Come out and have a good
time.
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society will hold a missionary tea.
with a silver Offering, at the home
of Mrs. F. Burgette Short, on Cau-
sey avenue. Tuesday afternoon. jan
uary 25, at 2:30. Members and
friends are invited.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson Con-
well of Norfolk, Va, formerly OF
Milton, have announced the engage
ment of their daughter. Miss Isabel
Christine Conwell, to George Byrd
Harrison, son of Mrs. Emma Shelton
Harrison. of Upper Brandon, on the
James River, and the late Burleigh
Carter Harrison. Miss Conwell is the
granddaughter Of Mrs. Lydia J. Con-
well and the late David Miers Con-
well OF Milton, and also grand
daughter of the late Capt. and Mrs.
William H. Mcgee. The marriage
which will take place on January 20
at the First Presbyterian Church,
will be performed by the Rev. Leon
Jason Mcmillan, and will be wit
messed only by the immediate fam
lilies. After February Is Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrison will reside at 1417 Sewells
Point Road, Norfolk, Va. where
they have leased a home.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
HIGH SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

The regular assembly of the Jun
ior-Senior High School was held on
Wednesday morning. The program
was as follows:
Hymn, Onward. Christian Sold
iers."
Bible reading. read by Barbara
Bennett.
Lords Prayer.
Patriotic song, America"
Flag salute, led by Ann Murphy.
Essay, Ellen Vinyard.
Essay. written by Janice Clendan-
iel, read by Betty Webb.
Sketch, written and produced by
Jennie Kielbasa, Louise Donovan,
Anna Mae Dowdy.
Characters: Mr.. Bradley, a young
broker recently married, Norman
Lord; Mrs. Bradley, a bride of six
weeks, Anna Mae Dowdy; Linda, a
helpful maid, Helen Farley.
This program was produced by
the Home Economics students them
selves in correlation with the Eng
lish department.
Soprano solo, "The One Rose.
Charlotte Ryder. Violin obligate,
Marjorie Faix.
Violin solo. ave Marie" Schu-
bert. Marjorie Faix.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
PERSONALS

Miss Ruth Anne HoIzmueIler spent
the past weekend in Baltimore, Md.
Jimmie Hammond and Harry Null
holland were in Upper Darby, Pa,
for the weekend with Buddy Step
hens.
Mrs. Frank Huyrsh, Of Plymouth,
Pa, n visiting her two daughters.
Mrs. N. NJ. Stokes and Mrs. George
Reed.
Ralph P. Russell of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad was the guest Of Ed
ward NJ. Davis at "Sunnybrae" over
the weekend.
Mrs. F. Burgette Short returned
on Friday of last week after spend
ing several days in Philadelphia
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Steele.
Commander and Mrs. Robert w.
Kessler left on Wednesday for a mo-
tor trip through the south. New Or
leans is to be the main pont Of in
teTest.
John F. Houseman left on We'd
nesday for the south. After short
visits to Dallas, Texas. and New Or
leans, ne will stay in Miami, Flor
ida. until sometime in March.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
ROTARY NOTES

C. Van Nuis Wilkinson, a member
of the Milford club. was the speaker
at the weekly meeting. held Monday
evening at the Hotel Windsor. Mr..
Wilkinson, a brick manufacturer.
spoke on his business. tracing the
history Of briekmaking from the days
of the ancient Egyptians and Baby
lonians, up to modern times. His talk
was highly informative. and enjoyed
by the group. Next week, Prof.
William E. Miller, director of music
in the Milford schools. will be the
guest speaker and artist. Prof. Mil
Ter will bring some of his pupils with
him, and will also make a talk on
the history and use of various musi-
cal Instruments.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
COLORED SCHOOL NOTES
Robert Cirwithian. Reporter

Robert Cirwithian, Reporter
Slaughter Neck's N. F. A. Chapter
met Thursday and began formulat-
ing plans for carrying out its pro-
gram Of work for the year.
Some of the detectives set up for
the year are: Assist in sponsoring a
Statewide neighborhood day; par
ticipate In the judging and speaking
contest; help with the Identification
of the school grounds, and prepare
to participate in the Kent and Sus-
sex County Fair.
Horatio Jones, the principal Of the
school, and Adolphus Miller, the ad-
wiser. both gave a brief talk point
ing out a few Of the many possibil-
titles that the organization has to
improve the community and ways
in which many Of the boys may earn
part of their cash money by picking
and selling water-cress that is grow
ing wild.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
BUSINESS GIRLS HOLD BANQUET

The Milford Business and Profess
sional Girls Club held a Mother and
Daughter Banquet at the Pratt Guest
House January II. The guests were
seated around tables lighted by can
dies. The old-fashiOned nOse-gay
favOrs and very attractive programs
added much color to the setting. The
invocation was given by Thelma
Jewell. Miss Marjorie Starkweather
of Dover led the group singing dur
ing the evening. Miss Ethel Collins
gave a reading entitled, "a Toast to
Mother" A most impressive read
ing entitled, Mother. was given by
Miss Starkweather.
Bingo was enjoyed by all after the
program was over. Prizes were won
by jeanette Kirby, Sara Nutter, Mrs.
Orville Wilson and Lille Lord.
The club of the Y. W. C. A. will
meet Monday, January "a, in the Cen
tury Club. The delegates will be
elected to represent the Milford club
at the mid-winter conference at
Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
ODD FELLOWS CARD
PARTY SUCCESSFUL
[C0nliMaed fron ~ PsRel

[COHtiHaed from FIRST PSgs1
committee did an excellent job in
handling the refreshments.
First prizes were awarded as fol-
lows: Contract bridge, Mrs. c. d.
Holzmueller, Milford; auction
bridge. Miss Ann Thawley, Laurel;
five hundred, Mrs. w. C. Milbourne,
FELTON,; bingo, Mrs. Howard Argo,
Milford. Many other useful gifts
were awarded winners.
Guests we're present from Will
mington. Philadelphia, Dover, smyr-
ma, Milton, Georgetown, Harrington,
FELTON,. Frankford. and nearby
towns.
The final party OF the season will
be given later in the winter, with
Margaret Sharpless. president Of the
Rebekah Assembly of Delaware, and
her staff. as guests. I. John Tease
was chairman Of the floor committee
on cards with John LeCompte as
chairman OF the bingo committee.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
ANDREWYHLE CLUB

The AndrewvilIe Club met with
Mrs. George Vincent on January 6
with II members and several visit
ors present. Mrs. Alexander Jackson
Joined the club at this meeting. Af-
ter the business meeting Mrs. Chas.
d. Tritt read paper on Health. /"
Miss Whitcomb spoke on Farm
Family Living for 1885,"
A special meeting on chamois
glove making was arranged for
February at I o'clock at the home
OF Mrs. Alice Thompson. After de-
iicious refreshments the club ad-
journed to meet with Mrs. George
Wright Ia February.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
SEAFORD COUPLE GIVEN
ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles J. Elzey cell
ebrated their 50th wedding anniver-
sary at their home near Seaford re-
( Gently. The occasion was attended
/ by many friends and relatives from
the community and State as well as
by several from distant parts. Dur
| ing the course of the day many
stopped to offer congratulations and
extend best wishes to the happy
married couple. Eighty guests par
took of a sumptuous buffet dinner,
prepared and served by their chill
dTen. Many of those attending tar
ried to spend the evening, in visit
ing, and enjoying the informal mu-
sic and frolic. All of their children,
five sons and two daughters, honor
ed their parents by being present
for their golden wedding anniver-
sary, together with their families.
Attending we're Rev Roland C. FL
zey, of Chattanooga, Tenn; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Bishop and daughter
Barbar, of New York City; Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Elzey and son Donald
OF Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. We'll
don F. Elzey Of Kingston, Tenn;
Miss Florence NJ. Elzey, of Balti-
more: Harman Elzey, of Greenwood;
Mr.. and Mrs. William ]. Elzey and |
son John of Philadelphia. Mr.. and |
Mrs. Elzey have been natives of the |
Seaford vicinity for many years. and |
have lived for the past thirty years
in their present home. "The Ma
pies" located north OF Seaford. Mr..
Elzey is 76 years of age and is a
son of the late James Elzey, of Del
mar. Mrs. Elzey Is So years Of age,
and a daughter Of William ]. Can
non. a prominent resident Of Sea-
ford. Other guests included brothers
and sisters with their families.
Among the friends were Rev. c. II.
Hudson. OF Wilmington; Mrs. Laura
Prettyman Of Greenwood: Mr.. and
Mrs. C. S. Cannon and Rev. Roy
Tawes of Seaford; MFR. and Mrs.
John wack. of Wayne. Pa. and Mrs.
Lille Twilley of Salisbury. An in
teresting feature was the attend
ance Of Miss Helena Short, Of Do
YER. who was maid Of honor Of the
bride OF so years ago.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
STATE APIARTSTS PICK
OFFICERS FOR 1888
Confined from First Psgel

[COnfiSHed from First Psgel
New Brunswick, N. J.: Locality
and Commercial Operations" Rich
ara D. Barclay, apicuiturist, River
ton, N. j.
Practical Aspects Of Bee Dis
ease" DR.. W. J. Nolan. apiculturist,
U. S. Burea uOf Entomology and
Plant Quarantine, Washington, d.
c.; Roadside Marketing of Honey
in Delaware" John H. Amos, Uni
versity Of Delaware entomology de-
partment; "The Busy Bee, Friend
Of the Farm Family" Miss Pearl
Macdonald, specialist in nutrition
in the University Of Delaware ex-
tension department.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
WEDDINGS
WILKINS : DAVIS

WILKINS DAVIS
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Davis of Mil
ford, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Olive A. Davis, to
Miller r. Wilkins, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Wilkins, on Saturday,
January Is, 1888, at Barratt's Chap
el. Rev. ]. T. Bailey, pastor of the
Milford NJ. P. Church performed the
ceremony, assisted by Rev. R. E.
Green, pastor Of Barratt's Chapel.
The bride wore dusty pink crepe
with brown accessories and carried
pink brides roses. Mrs. Utley Rob-
erts, the matron Of honor, wore blue
crepe and carried talisman roses.
Utley Roberts was the best man and
Mrs. Thomas COverdale Of Smyrna
played the wedding music.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
MILFORD NEW CENTURY CLUB

DIR. Frank Herson was the speaker
at the Milford New Century Club on
Monday. Besides telling of his visit
last year to England, DR.. HersOn
showed pictures of John WesIeys
church and home in London, giving
much Of the history of the early
Methodist minister as he showed
them, and of the devotion to the
church of this man who lived in and
near Delaware for a part of his later
life. Mrs. Hilda Spencer was the So
lOist for the afternoon and sang two
numbers. Still AS the Night" and
'HOming", accompanied by Mrs. Ed
ward Hurley. The club chorus sang
Green Cathedral" and "Steal Away"
Holy, Holy. Holy" was sung by the
members of the club. Il was Bible
Day. with Mrs. Oliver v. James as
chairman. who arranged the pro-
gram which was greatly appreciated
by the members. During the bust
ness part OF the meeting Mrs. Harry
BrakeIey, a member of the local COM
mittee. explained the purpose of the
RehobOth Art League. A call was
issued for a meeting of the past
presidents of the Milford New Cen
tury Club to be held at the home OF
DR.. NJ. Dalema Draper this after
noon. AS next week is past presi-
dents day. this meeting is import
ant. Next week the members will
gather at the club at one for a COW
cred dish luncheon. Each member
will not want to miss this afternoon.
which is pleasant for all. Mrs. S. c.
Evans, the club hostess, will tell the
members. if they will call. how they
can share with the luncheon. A
surprise program will follow the
luncheon and the guest will be Mrs.
Louis A. Drexler. the state presi-
dent.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
PRESIDENT OF STATE
FIREMEN NAMES AIDES
[COntinned from First PsgeI

lCo"fiHHed from First PGgeI
Publicity: Harry C. Tee, Harring-
ton; J. II. Runner, Newark; William
7. Bennett, Laurel.
Memorial: John n. Jordan. Rich
ardson Park; Caleb W. johnson,
Magnolia; Ebert c. Bailey, Laurel.
Home for Aged Firemen: Trus-
tees, Norris C. Phillips, Middletown; (;
I. Frank Burris, Houston; Samuel
c. Pierce, Lewes.
First Aid: Walter Hubert, Mar
shalltOn; H. Alsom Helm, Dover;
Allen Hastings, Seaford.
Directors: Fred Brown, Aiinaua-
dale; Thomas E. Baker. Dover, and
Ebert c. Bailey, Laurel.
Trustees Mutual Relief Associa-
tiOn: Harry A. Schagrin, Middle
town; Charles H. COnoway, Green
wood; Frank C. 0'Neal, Harrington.
In addition to Mr.. Sheldon the other
officers of the association are: Vice
President. Lewis Walker. Clayton:
secretary, W. W. Pettyjohn, Dover:
treasurer, Caleb W. Johnson, Mag
nolia: fire recorder. Leroy Ryan.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN ELECT

On January z, the Women's DEM
oeratic Club held their first meeting
of 1888 at the home of Mrs. Eliza
beth Stevenson. The following ladies'
have been elected to fill the Offices:
President, Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson;
first vice president, Mrs. ImOgene
Salmons: second vice president,
Mrs. Rose Hart; treasurer, Mrs.
Helen Sapp; secretary. Mrs. Lillian
Hugg.
This club is growing in member
ship.
Any lady who would like to join
is cordially invited to attend the
next meeting. which will be held at
the home of Mrs. Rosella wilkins on
February 4 at eight O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
SIX FROM STATE GRADUATE

Six Delaware residents are among
42S students who graduated from the
Pierce School, Philadelphia, at the
Academy of Music. on January 20.
They are: Miss Florence Edna Far
row and Miss Mary Priscilla Nailor
of Milford; Miss Emily Alice Bent of
Holly Oak; Miss Louise Marie Red
den of Harrington: Miss Ida Eliza
beth Robinson, Laurel, and Mr..
Charles Arthur St. John of Odessa.
Senator Alben W. Barkley of Ken
lucky delivered the address to the
graduates.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
SHAWNEE CLUB

The club held its first meeting for
1888 Inst Friday. january Il. at the
home 0f Mrs. Rosco Hitch. of Mil
ford. with twenty-five members
present. We met at 1880 for an all
day meeting. At noon had a covered
dish luncheon and after going over
the business old and new. we had a
demonstration on the "outlook for
the Farm Family Living for 1888"
hy Miss Minturn. which was very
interesting and profitable to all Of
us.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
NASSAU CHARGE
J. t. Graham, Pastor
Sunday, January %


Whites Chapel: Sunday school al
9:45 a. m. Holy communion service
at IL a. m. The Epworth League was
reorganized Sunday evening, Janu-
airy I6. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Vincent White; first vice presi-
dent, Miss Francis Millman; third
vice president, David Birmingham;
fourth vice president. Miss Pearl
Davidson; secretary, Miss Elizabeth
Millman; treasurer, Mrs. Francis
Kitchens; pianist, Mrs. Vincent
White.
Zion Church: Sunday school 1870
p. m. Raymond Lank, superintend-
ent. Holy communion service at 2:30
D. m. At the close OF the Sunday
school session there will be the re-
Of the Sunday school.
be on time as the program is
heavy for this service.
Conley's Church: Sunday school
10 a. m. Aldan Hopkins. superinten-
dent. Glass meetin gat IL a. m. Lead
ers, Harry Davidson and Layton
Hart. The fourth quarterly confer
ence for the Nassau Charge was
held Saturday, January 18th at Con-
ley's Church. Rev. E. C. HaIlman,
Of the Dover District.
presided. The reports for the charge
showed splendid progress and the
pastor was unanimously invited TO
return for the third year. The full
program will appear in later issue
If the Chronicle, announcing the re-
opening service at Conley's Church. !
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
MINIATURE CITY ON DISPLAY

Between South Bedford street ana
South Race street. Georgetown. in
the home Of George Hagenbuch. can
be found a miniature town, com
posed Of 40 homes, two banks, q the
ater. school, power house. railroad
station, tracks. and park. The
streets OF Lionel City as Il "a
called are laid ont and eIeclflcaIiv
lighted. The display Is attraellna
much attention.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
sTAYTONsvmLE CHURCH NEWS

Sunday, School at StaytonsviIle
Community Church every Sunday at
2 p. NJ. Superintendent, Miss Kath-
ryn Donovan. Subject of this Sun
days lesson is. "Ministering TO Ply
steal Needs" Let's be in our classes
with a well studied lesson
Preaching at P. NJ. by a guest
preacher. Everyone is always well
come here to our Lords House
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
CHURCH NOTES

The monthly meeting of the Sum
shine Class of the NJ. P. Church will
be held in the church basement We'd
nesday evening, January 26th.
Mr.. Wilkins will entertain and It
is urged that all members be pres
ent.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
PRATT = EDWARDS

W. Wilson Pratt, Of Frederick, and
Miss Dorothy Edwards of Bowers
Beach were quietly married at the
NJ. P. parsonage in Milford on Sat
urday, January Is, 1888. by Rev. J.
T. Bailey, pastor of the NJ. P. Church.
at 6 O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
SHORT : MILBY

Mrs. Martha E. AIilby of Frank
ford and Leonard w. Short of Phil
adelphia, were married on Monday,
January II, 1888, at the home of
Lewis R. Ayers at Lincoln Court, Ov-
erbrook, Pa. MFR. and Mrs. Short will
reside in Frankford.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
Obituary
CHAFN

CHAFTN
Ralph H. Chain, age 35 years,
died in the Philadelphia General
Hospital on Saturday, January 8,
1888, after an illness of several
months. He is survived by his wild
ow. who before her marriage was
Miss Laura Jester. daughter. of Mr..
and Mrs. George H. Jester, OF near
Georgetown, and four children,
George, Norris Lee, Jean and Gloria;
also by his mother, Mrs. Reid W.
Boyer. and a sister and brother, Mrs.
Inez Moore of Broomall, Pa, and
Fred Chain of Philadelphia. Funer-
al services were held in the Carey's
funeral parlors at Georgetown on
Tuesday of last week with inter
ment in McColley's Chapel ceme-
terry. near Redden.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
MILLS

David Harper Mills, 46 years old.
of Elsmere. died Thursday. January
13, in the Wilmington General Hos
pital after a three-weeks' illness.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Bridget Mills; two children. Eliza
beth A. and Morton ]. Mills: his
mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Mills, and a
brother. John Raymond Mills. He
was a member of Brack-Ex NJ. E.
Church. He was born in Philadel-
phia. and lived in Wilmington nearly
40 years. His mother before her
was Miss Elizabeth Black
of Milford. The funeral took place
from the home Monday afternoon at
2:3O. The Rev. r. High Adams, pas
tor of Brack-Ex Church, officiated.
Interment was in Silverbrook Gene
terry. Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
NEFF WHITE

Miss Elva Aretha Neff and Mr..
John Vincent White, both Of Milton.
were married at Ridgely, Nd. Mon
day. January 10. by the Rev. Harold
F. Hafer.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21
CHURCH NOTICES

Rev. Edward II. Ehart, Jr.
St John the Baptist P. f. Church
Milton.
10 A. M.-Church School.
IL A. M.-Morning Prayer and Ser
mon.
st. Georges, Indian River
2P M-Evening Prayer and Ser
mon.
sP. M.-church school.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21

Mrs, C. d. Abbott entertained a
small circle Of friends on satur-
day evening in honor of her
birthday. Bridge was played.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21

On Wednesday Of next week,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Davis and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Abbott will
"set on s-iourneying" again.
This time their objective point
will be New Orleans. In between
here and there they will motor at
will. stopping as the rest and in
terest prompts them. Their last
trip was three years ago when
they went to California by boat
and returned by bus. They will
be away about three weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1938-01-21

Miss Carrie Bennett was host
ess to the Mid-week Bridge Club
this week.