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that made a thick carpet on the Streets and sidewalks, already icy from the drizzle of the afternoon. He hesitated a minute about start ing out on such a night, then think ing of the lonely room he had just quilted, he shrugged his shoul- tiers and started up the street.
 With his head down he trudged through the snow, blowing his way with difficulty against the strong wind Too late he saw dark figure directly in front of him. There was a bump. and crash as an armful of packages landed on the sidewalk Startled, Jim looked into the face of the girl he was thinking about. His face red with embarrassment, Jim picked up her bundles
 Strange to say, the girl laughed amusedly. Why go around barg- ing into people this way? It's just my luck, Christmas eve, to have my bundles all scattered, and" little ruefully, some of them broken"
 Say, that's a shame You must Jet me replace anything that's brok- en." Jim insisted Really I'm aw- fully sorry about this was fac ing the snow and had my head t,own. I'll never forgive myself if You don't let me do this last minute shopping with you I am Jim Sheri- dan from Dubuque, working for the Times"
 : Well. I'm Joan Siegfred. I've been feeling sorry for the way l squelched you while ago, So I'm glad of a chance to say so" Her seyes were bright and sparkling and aler cheeks glowing from the cold 2 Walking down the busy streets with a pretty girl. replacing Christ smas decora tons that had been Smashed in the fall, and being al- lowed to help put them on the tree vlater. was lot better than going to @ picture show alone And when Joan's cheerful friendly mother asked the homesick lad to have dinner with them next day, Jim felt that he was no longer a friendless Stranger in big city, and that Christmas was time of peace and good will, after all
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Horoscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21, 193S

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2l, 1858
 Mingled good and ill are seen in the aspects for today, according tc astrology. The early morning is fairly fortunate for women.
 This is a lucky time for holiday shopping. Many gems and art ob- iects will be purchased this year.
 Business men will profit and trade will receive an impetus most promis- ing for the new year Heads of inn portant enterprises are to enjoy suc- cess. Young men of talent will be in demand.
 Under this configuration real worth will count for much among those who seek professional open ings. They must not expect favors or privileges through persons of in- fluence.
 Those who have attained high po- sitions in government or profession al careers may be suspicious ano difficult to convince when appli- cants seek employment. Under this sway caution will rule, for fear o1 criticism affects persons of promin- ence
 Warning is given that health should be safeguarded as epidemic are prognosticated Colds may be peculiarly dangerous to young ano old
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of crisis in which plans culminate and changes are numerous. Money may be inher- tied by many of this birthdate.
 Children born on this day are usually kindly in nature and serious in mind Subjects of this sign have imagination and easily succeed as writers.
 James Lane Allen, novelist. was born on this day 1849. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday in clude Albert Payson Terhune. au- thor, 1872; Laura Bridgman, blind and deaf teacher, 1929.
 Copyrighted, 1938)
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eHabby
 Birthday

The Empire extends congrdtula- lions and best 1UisheS today, their birthday anniUersary 70 the tolloa0- ing:
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! Stranger
 In Town
By SGroh Jane Clerk

Jim saw Joan first as she stopped in ali Du Valls grocery.
 aMo,her wants a T-bone steak the kind she always gets, and nound of bacon" Her voice was that delightfully husky kind.
 linn having finished his purchase got out his money slowly, counted up the amount of his purchases ano looked over his change carefully before he pocketed it.
 She looked like a grand girl He wished he knew her. But he was stranger in the big city. and ned have to wait. Couldn't rush things with a girl like that. And perhaps she had a boy friend already Un- consciously he slowed down at th- corner of his apartment building Stupid. to have to eat all alone, the night before Christmas.
 Jim turned to look back at tl' store he had just left. and tounc that the girl had overtaken hlm.
 Hello, there, you going my vay?" he asked I'm stranger here. and it's mighty lonesome at Christmas"
 But the girl, with a cool, "EX- cuse me, please" hurried on.
 Jim's cheeks burned. He hadnt | meant to be fresh, really.
 He turned the corner and entered the doorway of his apartment. Then he saw the girl the third time She was just opening the door and gong up the stairs She lived ill the same building with himl
 He ate his solitary supper in hls one-room kitchenette apartment. Then, what was there to do? Ills first Christmas away from home. His job here was so new that he hadn't dared to ask for time off to 20 home. Well he supposed he could go to show.
 But when Jim got out onto Dela- ware Place he almost changed his mind. A snow had begun to fall, a heavy leisurely snow with big flakes
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COMMuNITY TREES

In many American communities civic" Christmas trees are erected each December in the main square or street and the towns Yule ac- tivities center there. Many com munities also string colored lights along the streets during the sea son to accentuate the holiday spirit
 Usually the lighting of the com munity tree or the special street lights is accompanied by cere- mony inaugurating the Christmas shopping season. Lights are removed immediately after New Years Day
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and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

1. What animal is noted for it's rick of feigning death? 2. What country's ruler is called The Son of Heaven? 3. Who was the wife of William Shakespeare? 4. What is the chemical symbol fer geld?
 5. Where does port wine get it's name?
 ANSWERS l. The opossum. 2 Japan.
 3. Anne Hathaway. 4. Au
 5. From Oporto, a city in Portu- gal. where this wine was first made.
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CHRISTMAS WREATH KINR' STARTED AS SHOEMAKER

: WINSLOW MILLS, Maine. = Thrown out of work when a shoe factory closed last year, Mervin Flanders came back to his home town and set himself up as the leader of Maine's Christmas decora- tion business. Flanders success story started with a ball of string, some barrel hoops, some spruce boughs and little ambition. Now he's per- fected a gadget that speeds up the wreatll-making process by ten times. Shcemaking. he says, can't compare to the wreath business.
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on YEARS AGO
 LO From THE EMPIRE
DECEMBER 20, 1918

DECEMBER 20 1918
 H. V. Sully, undertaken of Doug las, had leased the Ellinger Building on Third and Gold streets.
 V. c. Genn. head of the manual training department and director of athletics in the Juneau Public Schools last year, had been com missioned a Second Lieutenant in the Artillery, according to letter received by George Oswell from his son Jack, who was attending school in Maryland.
 J. E. Strue arrived with the crew of the Alaska Treadwell Gold Min ing Company's molydenite property 1t Shakan where they had discon- tinued operations for the winter
 The Rev. "A. J. Rocatti was among hose ill with Spanish influenza.
 The passengers from the Island who worked at Juneau, were accom- modatingly taken to the mainland oy Captain Durgan, of the launch Thalia, which happened to be lying 1t the Douglas float, owing to the act that the gas engine of the Ghent would not work.
 Dr. L. P. Dawes was to return on the City of Seattle after visit in the States.
 Eugene Nelson, son of MT. and Mrs. R. P. Nelson, was a passenger 'cheduled to arrive here on the City of Seattle.
 John c. Brady Jr., son of the late Governor Brady, was a passenger ,or Juneau on the Admiral Watson 1n his way to his home in Sitka.
 Weather: Highest 32; lowest 32 cloudy.
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ANTI FLAGS REPLACE BELOVED SANTA
 IN JAPAN'S CHRISTMAS

TOKYO.-Santa Claus has been banished from Japan, much to the sorrow of thousands of boys and girls who had come to love the pa- tron saint of Christmas A home ministry ordinance now forbids the usual festival manner of celebrat- tian nation. has been celebrating the day with growing ardor annu- ally, with department stores featur- Ing Santa Clauses similar to the American variety But now shop pkeepers have announced that in- stead of the usual decorations their establishments will display Japan ese, German and Italian flags, rep resenting the three leading anti communist nations.
 Delicious Christmas Stolen at the Peerless Bakery, Friday and Satur- day. adv.
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NOTICE

Liquor dealers are advised they must have applications for new li- censes in the Clerk of the Courts office not later than 3 pm. Decem' Der 27 if they are to be approved for the new year, as City Council will hold but one special meeting to act on licenses.
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN, adv Clerk of Court.
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H. V. Sully, undertaken of Doug las, had leased the Ellinger Building on Third and Gold streets.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
REESE THEATRE NOTES
@SnOW White and the Seven DWarfs"
At Reese Theatre, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, April 27-2S.29.3O

The forthcoming showing of Walt
Disney's first feature length pro-
duction, Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs" at the Reese Theatre, To-
Gated at Harrington, is causing wide
curiosity and speculation within the
ranks of movie-goers.
The picture comes heralded as
having every element that makes for
great entertainment-comedy galore,
with the seven dwarfs and the little
woodland animals responsible for 1t;
romance in the love story between
Snow White and her handsome
young prince; excitement and sus-
pense, mostly accounted for by Snow
Whites wicked enemy the Queen,
and her endeaVors to bewitch the
princess.
Snow White, the Prince, the
Queen and the Queens huntsman are
all figures entirely devoid of carica-
ture, and are the first characters de-
veloped by Disney to have all the
physical attributes Of normal human
beings.
Great preparations are being made
by the management to take care Of
the enormous crowds expected.
Aside from the evening showing of
four days, there will be a matinee
Friday afternoon and one Saturday
afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
MIZPAH CIRCLE

The regular monthly meeting of
the Mizpah Circle was held at the
home of Mrs. Blanche r. Bennett,
near Slaughter Beach, on last Tues
day evening. A large number was
present on account of the annual
election of officers and because Mrs.
Bennett, who has entertained the
class on several other occasions is
such an entertaining hostess. The
following were selected to serve the
class for the coming year: Mrs. En-
ma S. Burn, president; Mrs. Maude
l.. Frick, vice president; Mrs. Gladys
Shew, secretary. and Miss Sara Aus
tin, treasurer. Aside from the Sun
day school. this is the largest and
most active organization in the Pres
byterian Church due to the untiring
efforts Of Miss Ida f. Roosa and S.
C. Evans, who act as teachers. Miss
Roosa and Mr.. Evans have been con-
nected with this class for many
years and through their efforts the
class has grown from a member
ship Of six or eight to a class OF
forty or more. The new officers Will
be installed at the next meeting
which will be held at the church on
May 3. at $3.50 when a covered dish
supper will be served.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
HIGH SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

At the weekly assembly of high
school pupils on Wednesday, the full
orchestra Of forty-two pieces, played
several selections. The orchestra and
chOruses are rehearsing frequently
now, the spring musical is just
ahead. The program for the morn
ing was as follows:
March, New York Life" High
School Orchestra.
Bible reading. Norma Hollis.
Lords prayer.
Patriotic song, America"
Salute to the flag. led by Tom
Palmer.
Song, Santa Lucia"
Selection, True Love-" Orchestra.
Piano solo, "The Last Hope" Ma
rie Lord.
Bass horn solo, "Out of the Deep"
Hayes Dickerson.
Two songs, Tropical Moon and
Whistle While You Work." Small
Orchestra, composed of Earl VIII
liams, Billy Adkins. Ruthanne Tease.
Hayes Dickerson and Ralph Hunt.
Presentation of American Legion
prize Of $3.50 to Harriet
Alexander for her essay on THE
Obligations Of Citizenship" by Mrs.
Byron Gibson.
Exit March by the orchestra.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
WEDDINGS
CRAWFORD = McNICoL


Miss Hazel McNicol, Of Whining
ton, formerly of Milford and Lewes-
and Millard Crawford, of Wilming-
ton, were married at the Sussex
Hotel in Seaford. Sunday afternoon
April 10, 1888, by Rev. A. T. P.
Hudson of Blades. Mrs. Crawford is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Colin
AIcNicol of Five Points, Lewes, for
merly of Milford. After graduating
from the Milford High School she
attended the Women's College, Uni
versity of Delaware. At present she
is employed by the dupont Company
in Wilmington. Mr.. Crawford, known
by his friends and associates as
bill" is a we'll known musician.
and is especially known for his abil-
ity as an organist and pianist. At
present Mr.. Crawford is conducting
an orchestra at the Sussex Grill in
SeafOrd.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15

From all reports the annual SEN
for class play, "Oh. Doctor" was q
great success.
The sea food supper has been
postponed to April %. Come out and
help Team No. 3.
The Millwood Ladies Aid will meet
Friday night, April 10, at the hall.
All members are requested to be
present.
Don't forget the bake sponsored by
the Milford High School Juniors in
the Ben Franklin SC and 10c Store.
Saturday, April %.
The Mite Society of the First Pres
byterian Church will have bake on
Saturday morning. April 20, in the
Ben Franklin Store.
The Young Ladies Friendship
class of Slaughter Neck will meet
with the Misses Phyllis and Barbara
Bennett this Friday night. April Is.
-
N. NJ. Stokes, prominent Milford
jeweler, has announced that he will
give the first six infants born in the
New Milford Memorial Hospital
each an infant ring set with a gen.
uine diamond.
If you failed to see the Senior
class play "Oh, Doctor" you missed
a real good show and the players
and their coach or coaches are de-
serving of much praise for such a
splendid performance.
-
A play entitled ''The Sewing Cir
Gle Meets at Mrs. Martin" will be
given by the ladies' of the Avenue NJ.
E. Church for the benefit of the la
dies Aid Team No. 3 at the NJ. P.
Church. Milford. on Friday evening,
April 30.
The next meeting of DelmarVa
Camp. No. IA, u. s. W. ", will meet
i'm the ArmOry on Sunday afternoon
at 1:3O at which meeting the Depart
ment Commander. Henry A. Nc
Mains and his stan will make his Of
fetal visit. Spanish American Vet
Grams in this section should attend
this meeting. At the same time and
place the Ladies Auxiliary Of the
Camp will hold their meeting at
which time they hope to have several
new members.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. /. D. Short we're in
Philadelphia, on Wednesday and
Thursday.
Mrs. Margaret Ayres, of Richmond,
Va, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Edward J. Salevan.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Messick, OF
Wilmington, were Sunday guests of
August HOlsOn and Mrs. Emma Van
degrift.
Mrs. Harry H. Brakeley went to
BordentOwn, ~ J., on Tuesday
where she will spend Easter with
relatives.
Mrs. Amanda Vaughn. of Cheswold.
is spending some time with her
daughter. Mrs. John W. Burris and
Mr.. Burris.
Miss Rachel Frame, of HammOn-
ton. N. j., is expected today to be the
guest Of Mrs. Anna V. Carlisle and
Miss Elizabeth Carlisle.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. William p. Richards.
who have been in the Canal Zone.
Panama, for several months. will
leave on Sunday for home.
-
Miss Ann Wilson, who was the
guest of her mother. Mrs. Sadie
Wilson. for the weekend. returned
to her home in Philadelphia on Sun
day.
Miss Jean MulhOlland returned to
her studies in Washington, D. c., on
Sunday after spending her spring
vacation with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry MulhOlland.
Miss Betty Hammond aud Miss
Ruth Anne HOlzmueller arrived
home on Wednesday to spend their
Easter vacation with their parents.
They are students at William and
Mary College.
Mrs. Marvel Wilson and Mrs. Dom
aid Poole. Of SwarthmOre, Pa. were
guests Of their father. DR.. G. Layton
Grier for the dedication OF the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital on Saturday. |
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Poole Joined |
them for the weekend.
-
Ralph P. Russell. general SUPER
intendent Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. Merton. Pa. Russell Haddon of
Northumberland. Pa. Geo. Adams.
assistant to Vice President A. !. !
County Of the P. r. R.. and Mrs. Ad-
ans Of I.ansdOwne. Pa. MFR. and Mrs. |
Richard Forrest of Philadelnhia |
sDent the weekend with Edward ".
Davis at his residence. "Sunnyhrae."
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
DELAWARE ATLAS PAINT
DEALERS HOLD MEET

A most interesting meeting OF At
las Paint Dealers of Delaware was
held at the Walton Tea Room We'd
nesday night. George ID. Wetherill
& Co., of Philadelphia, was the host.
After an excellent dinner, the group
was addressed first by NJ. w. McCor-
mack, the genial Assistant Sales
Manager of the paint company, who
spoke on How to please the custo-
mer". His talk brought out the i'm
portance OF using the right kind OF
paint or enamel ON the right surface,
so that the most satisfactory job
could be had. Many dealers learned
good points from his talk and their
good customers will benefit from
the further education of the dealers.
Open discussion was held then,
with an Interchange Of ideas be-
tween dealers, painters and the man
ufacturers. Then followed talks on
sales. demonstrations,
etc, by other members Of the paint
company.
Among those present were: Mr..
Morgan of Houston-White Co., OF
MillsbOro; Mr.. Wilson and assist
ant OF the Houston Lumber Co.,
Houston; Elmer Holloway and paint
er of Frank Holloway Co, Selbyville;
Lawrence Riggin and Master Paint
er Smith Of Riggin & Son. Laurel;
Grant Garris. of Mannering, Of Smy-
rna; r. w. Slaughter and assistant,
Of Slaughters, Of Clayton; ]. Harry
Humes. James Humes. AL. Humes.
Vreeland and John Kellar.
Of J. II. Humes & Sons, Milford;
Frank Dawson. of Seaford.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
COLORED SCHOOL NEWS

COlOred School Assembly Program
The Milford Chapter Of the New
Farmers of America observed April
5, as National N. F. A. Day in honor
of the life and work of the greatest
Negro American, Booker T. Wash
ington, by presenting the following
program to the assembly at 1l;l5;
Devotional, Donald Whaley.
America, Audience.
Origin and History of the N. F. A,
James Brady.
Song: "The Old Folks At Home.
Audience.
Purposes and Achievements OF the
N. F. A, Chandler White.
Song-"The Lone Prairie, N. F. A.,
Quartet.
The Life and Work Of Booker T.
Washington, John Griffith.
Songs-"0ld Black Zoe" and "Give
Me That Old N. F. A. Spirit, ". F. A..
Quartet.
Talk on Vocational Agriculture A.
j. Miller. Jr.
Remarks, T. r. Parker.
Song-"The Negro National An
them.
The Milford Colored Schools will
exhibit unit of Nursery School work
at the annual State PIT. A., meeting
which will be held at the Booker T.
Washington Junior High School. Do
yer. April 23. The theme of this ex-
hibit is Making Future Citizensy
The annual exhibit of Home Econo-.
mics work of the colored schools in
the state will be on display at this
time. Parents and friends are in
vited to attend.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
DEALER ANNOUNCES
NEW SAFETY TIRE
Says Tire WIN Stop Quicker Than
Any Ever Built

A new automobile tire, incorpor-
ating a revolutionary development in
tread design engineered to give the
most positive non-skid and braking
effectiveness so far developed, is
announced by George Shaeffer Of the
Economy Auto Supply. Milford. The
tire was produced after three years
Of research and test by The B. F.
Goodrich Company, Akron, Ohio,
Americas Oldest tire manufacturer.
"This new tire, we believe. is one
Of the most outstanding contribu-
tiOns ever made to greater safety on
the streets and highways" Mr..
Shaeffer said. The special tread de-
sign adopted after more than 100
types had been tested and rejected,
win do much to prevent those acci-
dents caused by skidding or inabil-
fly 10 stop quickly enough when an
emergency arises.
"There were several hundred thou
sand accidents last year resulting
from skidding and in many Of these
mishaps one or more people paid
with their lives. This toll is con-
stantly increasing according to IN
surance company figures.
"The new tire is now in Milford
and raay be inspected at any time"
MFR. shaeffer said.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
MAN JAILED IN MURDER
OF FATHER IN SUSSEX

Elmer Johnson. 80 years old. a
Negro. Is in the Sussex County Jail
charged with the murder Of his
father. George Johnson. 65 years old
who was found dead in the yard af-
ter an early Sunday morning drunk
en- fracas. Six witnesses also are held
without bail pending an investiga-
tion.
The mans throat was cut and
several stab wounds we're found
about the chest and throat by State
Detective Charles ElwOOd wilkins
and state highway officers. When the
detectives arrived the son was in bed
still in a drunken stupOr, but after
he regained his composure he is al
legged to have made statement to
the officers.
The witnesses jailed include one
who says he Witnessed the murder.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
BALL PARK HERE
NEARLY FINISHED
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The fence has been built and the
signs which will take up the space
between the foul lines, are now be-
ing painted. The infield has been
sOwn in grass and it is hoped that
in a short time it will result in an
attractive grass infield.
The light poles have been INSTALL
ed with the necessary cross arms
ready for the installation of the re-
fiectors and bulbs, which will be
done in time to test and adjust be-
fore the opening of the season, May
6, here. The park will be lighted by
1870 15OO-watt bulbs. The bulbs will
be operated at sufficient over-vOlt-
age to give 26O kilowatts. which will
provide much better lighting than is
used in Class D leagues. The great
height of the light poles will also
improve the lighting. both for the
players and the spectators.
Heine GrOh will arrive in Milford
next Tuesday. two days in advance
of the team.
Milford chronicle., 1938-04-15
BIRTHDAY PARTY

The following friends of William
A. Gray of Milford. rendered him a
birthday party recently: Mr.. and
Mrs. Roland Parker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Paquette, Mr., and Mrs. James
A. Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Austin.
Mrs. Verna West, Mrs. Alice Webb,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Hayes. MIR. and Mrs.
Fisher Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs. Da-
Wis Donovan, Mrs. Bertha Pearson,
Ben Vinyard. Miss Lydia Adams,
Mrs. Hazel Delacy, Mrs. Lewis Mink.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gray.
During the course of the evening
cards were played and at the close
delicious refreshments were served.
following which the guests departed
for their homes. wishing "Bill"
many more birthdays to celebrate.