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Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
PERMANENT PARK
URGED FOR STATE
BY WIN. 5. TABER
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this report, constitutes a period in
which the States forest cOnserva-
tiOn program has moved forward
more rapidly than any like period in
its history"
2O99 Acres Acquired
The commission acquired 740 acres OF
forest property near the Redden State
Forest in 1886 and an additional 1856 acres
i'm June of 1887. making the State forest
lands. which are in Sussex county, total
2.099 acres.
Though curtailed appropriations for
ced a diminution in service ON shade
and ornamental tree problems. orna-
mental planting for State agencies. and
forestry experiments. he said. this was
more than compensated by increased
State forest acquisition and improve
ments. forest fire control. and refOres-
tation.
The forest fire n cord showed that in
the first six months of 1887 there were
100 fires which burned E15s acres. caus-
ing damage of s7.G'05. In ell Of 1896 there
were 172 fires. burning l.243 acres. Tor
a loss Of S7.Ol1 compared with S5 fires
burning $40 acres for loss of S4.2O6 IN
1885.
Average acres burned per fire were
g.6 in the first six months OF 1887: ~
in all Of 1896. and 10 in 1885. Debris
burning. careless smokers, and sparks
from railroads were the three main
causes of fires in all three years. In the
first six months Of 1887. debris burning
accounted for 5Q.2 per cent CT the fires.
114,OOO Trees To Private Planters
why isn't more o. Deiswdre's ideal
land heing reforestcd artifically?" Mr..
Taber asked. reporting that 114.OOO
trees were sold by the nursery near
Lincoln City to private planters in 1887.
an increase of 42.300 over the previous
wear
At the same time. no farmer who
signGd up in the federal soil conserva- I!
tion program has claimed payment for
re eforesting poor lLn6s
The departments financial statement y
showed expenditures Of S11. .460 from the )
general administration fund. including |
81. .2S2 so I'm salaries ard wages Of reg |
ular employees. Expenditure Of $4,000 in |
the specIal fire protf ctic1 and extinc-
tion fund included salaries and wages /
Df 81 .aS5 for regular employees. Snecial
DccOunt expenditures were Ss,i52.7s.
leaving a balance of SS.02227
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
SUSSEX COURT
RETURNED z
TRUE BILLS
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lCOHtWHen ITOW EtTSE faYel
A nisi decree in divorce was
granted in Superior Court to the
following: Mrs. Josephine NJ. Wat
son from Milton H. Watson; Mrs.
Florence Waters from Preston Wa
ters; Mrs. Ruth r. Ellingsworth
from Vardie F. Ellingsworth; Lem
uel Lofiand from Mrs. Mary Turner
LOfiand; Mrs. Coral ROsalie Gray
from James Brady Gray, Mrs. Evelyn
S. Knapp from Frank A. Knapp. Jr.;
Mrs. Lulu Almeda Williams from
Allie Harry Williams; Mrs. Per-
shall Johnson from Lacey Johnson;
Mrs. Lillian A. Wilkerson from Har-
old V. WilkersOn; Mrs. Elsie NJ.
Meredith from Leonard D. Meredith;
Mrs. Frances E. Warrington from
David Howard Warrington: Mrs.
Irene X. Easom from William T.
Easom; Mrs. Lola NJ. Foskey from
Samuel B. Foskey.
d. J. Layton, Jr., on Monday af-
ternOon was assigned by Judge Rich
ards to defend Joseph Cannon. Of
Bridgeville. on the charge of assault
with intent to murder Walter Can
non. a relative, on November 8, last
year.
Laurel Police Officer Hurt
While a number of witnesses were
seated in the waiting room adjoining
the office of Attorney General P.
Warren Green and Deputy Attorney
General Caleb NJ. Wright to be ques-
toned so that indictments could be
prepared and sent to the grand
jury on Monday. nearly one-third of
the plaster fell from the ceiling.
causing quite a cOmmOtiOn among
those in the room at the time. Han
son Gibson. negro police officer at
Laurel. happened to be sitting at the
time directly under the falling plas
ter. He was struck on the head and
almost knocked unconscious. Two
gashes were inflicted on top of the
head. hut neither was serious. A /
typewriter. almost new. was smash
ed and rendered practically worth
less. Others in the room escaped in
jury Gibson was sent to his home
at laurel.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
Local And State NelOs
NNNNNNNNNNNNXNXNNN NXNNNNNNNNSNNNNNGNNA

Lincolns birthday is tomorrow.
February 12.
Don't forget the Fellowship Glass
Anniversary February 18th in the
Chapel.
Don't miss the play coming soon
come out and see the towns best
actresses.
The Women's Democratic Club Of
Milford will hold a card and bingO
party in the club rooms on Friday,
March 4, at o'clock.
Do you play pitch? Then why not
join the other pitch fans and try for
one of the prizes at the Community
Building on Tuesday evening.
The Mizpah Circle of the Presby-
terian Church will hold a turkey
supper on Friday, February 25, with
Mrs. Edgar Harrington as chairman.
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Are you planning to play pitch at
the hospital card party next Tues
day night? Lots Of people are, SO
why not join in-have a good time
and help a good cause.
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During the month Of February a
representative of the State Tax De-
partment will sit at the following
banks to assist Delaware taxables In
preparing returns: Sussex Trust
Company. Laurel, February 1916;
Baltimore Trust Company, Selby-
vile, February 17-1S-19; Milford
Trust Company. Milford, February
24-25; the First National Bank, Sea-
ford, February 26 and 2S.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
DITCHNG AIDS SWAMPY
AREA In SUSSEX COUNTY
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done within the past year is being
credited with saving thousands Of
dollars to the farmers. Thousands
of acres of land have been made
turned into a profit, whereas for de-
cades they have been under water
and worthless.
Keeps Fields Dry
In addition, many lOwlands have
been drained which heretofore dur
ing the rainy season in the spring
stood covered with water for a long
period, drowning out crops planted
in such areas.
The seven projects completed and
the cubic yards Of ditching done on
each follows: AlmshOuse ditch, 49,,
600; Shorts ditch, near Cokesbury
LIST; Sandy Branch ditch, near
Dagsboro, 2S,8S2; Eli Walls ditch,
between Georgetown and Springfield
Cross Roads, 2,262; Blackwater
ditch, near Frankford, $500: Shorts
extension ditch, near Cokesbury,
5000; Deep Gully ditch, near Con-
cord, 5,707.
Projects Under Way
Other projects under way are:
Gum Branch, near Gumboro; Nc
Gees near the CCC camp; Sandy
Branch extension, near Selhyville;
Gillis Branch. near Frankford;
Stony Branch, near Laurel; Axes
ditch. near Shortley; McNeals, near
Frankford; Tyndall and James,
Nanticoke District; Green Brfar.
near Reliance; Wootten's Branch,
between Laurel and Deimar: Col
umbia Draining Company. near Dell
mar; Puncheon Bridge ditch, near
Selbyville; Peppers Greek ditch,
near Dagsboro; Gravelly Branch.
near Redden: Georgetown and
Vaughn ditch. between Georgetown
and cokesbury; Meadow Branch.
near Delmars Cypress Farms ditch.
near Gumboro.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
BOXING BOUTS HERE
NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT

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moter, Lieut.. VIM. f. HolIeger. Res
ervatioons may be obtained by call
ing Lieut.. HOlleger at Frederick g.
General admission soc: reserved
seats, 8 rows, ringside soc.
The card follows:
First bout
Vic Pizzaia. 122 lbs. of Newark, n.
j.. VS.. Tommy LOndOs. 125 lbs. of
Camden. N. J. Both Piazzaia and
LOndOs are first boys with plenty of
hitting power; watch this one.
Bout two
Leroy Parker. 129 lbs. Harrington
VS.. Kid Johnson, 125 lbs. of Will
mingtOn. Parker is a favOrite with
the local fans: Johnson. the pride of
Wilmington. is known for his stam-
ina.
Bout three
Danti DiBlasiO. lis lbs. Ross A. G..
of Baltimore. Md. vs.. X. o. Costello.
120 lbs, DelamOre A. c.. Wilmington.
Both boys come well recommended.
Bout four
Benny SilicatO. 1856 lbs. Delamorc
A. c., Wilmington. VS.. Bob Kohler.
Ross A. c.. Baltimore. KOhler. the
pride of Baltimore, will have tough
going against Silieato. the Whining
ton X. o. artist.
Bout five
Lonnie Grandeli. 165 lbs, Grams
ION Heights. VS.. Herb Williams. 16S
Ibs., Cape Charles. Va. These boys
lre both sluggers and can take it.
Bout six
Joe Catalfamo. 122 lbs. Baltimore,
Nd, VS.. Johnny Bender, 1876 lbs. Will
nington. Del. Both these boys, while
are rugged and aggres-
live.
Bout seven
Young Rocco. 1856 lbs. Delamore
\. c., Wilmington. vs.. Buck Welsh,
3S lbs, Ross A. c., Baltimore. Md.
These boys are the real Mccoy and
hould provide plenty of action from
he he'll on
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
TALL CEDARS HAD
Big CEREMONIAL.
LAST WEDNESDAY.
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made striking appearance as they
went thru the many maneuvers, that
tend to make up this spectacular af-
fair. Evergreen Forest Band fur
nished the music for the drill.
]. Norris Robinson, newly-elected
director of Brandywine Forest Band,
was introduced and received with
hearty applause. Director Snyder
turned his baton over to Director
Robinson, who directed Evergreen
Band. to the stirring strains of that
well known march "Silver Jubilee" T"
AS soon as the applause subsided,
Grand Tall Cedar George s. Grier,
presented Director Robinson with a
beautiful bOquet of flowers from the
Milford Gardens. Director Robinson
is the popular leader of the 19Sth
Coast Artillery Band, also the Penn
sylvania Military Academy Band of
Chester.
Bill Dennis of Georgetown was in
trOduced as the master of ceremonies
who staged a regular amateur night
with first class vaudeville show.
Hazel Kern of Bridgeville, re-
ceived first prize for tap dancing.
This young lady is going places, if
tap dancing will take her there. Yes.
and she is beautiful, too.
The entire show included Charles
r. TOFbert, baritone, Mae Johnson
and Lerinetha Belts of Greenwood.
Wilma Fisher of Pennington, Lillian
Tatman, Violet and William Hand
loser of Greenwood. Del: also Harry
Davis, Of Salisbury. The door prize
was won by Leland Burton, pilot
of Lewes.
Distinguished guests present we're:
Past Grand Tall Cedars 3. Fl. Price
and C. B. Baker. of Eastern Shore
Forest No. So; Past Grand Tall Ce-
dar ElwOOd Metts of Brandywine
Forest No. 20. Attending from Bran
dywine Forest of Wilmington. in adj
ditiOn to their rangers, were: Grand
Tall Cedar James l.. Whaley, Senior
Deputy Lew Robinson, Junior Dep
uty Scott Hufford, Band Director
!. Norris Robinson and Chief Ranger
Ralph Bamberger. From Penn For
est No. 81 of Chester, Pa, were Past
Grand Tall Cedar Lew WOrrell and
Chief of Police George Wood, OF
Prospect Park. Pa. Chief Wood has
bought home near Milford, where
he spends his spare time.
From Cambridge was DR.. John
Mace, District Representative. This
meeting did not break up until near
ly twelve o'clock and was considered
one of the best in years. Grand Tall
Cedar Whaley of Brandywine Forest,
extends an invitation to Evergreen
Forest members to meet with them
in Wilmington at their next ceremo-
NAL on February Is.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11

Mrs. Harry L. Grier spent sewers al
days last week in Smyrna with Mr..
and Mrs. Henry D. Boyer.
Commander and Mrs. Robert W..
Kessler have returned to Milford af-
ter spending the past several weeks
motoring through the South.
Cards have been received from
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. P. Richards this
week. They landed safely in Pana-
ma after a pleasant boat trip.
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Miss Bess Radcliff of Chestnut
Hill. Pa, spent the past weekend in
Milford with her sisters. Mrs. Geo.
H. Baynum and Miss Anna Radcliff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver N. Clauss Os
Allentown. Pa. were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Humes
last week. Mrs. Clauss is spending
this week with the Humes.
Virginia Prettyman, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Prettyman. eel
ebrated her fifth birthday last Mon
day. February z. when she enter
tanned some of her little friends at
the home of her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Prettyman.
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John Jackson Brown, Jr.. pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church, of
Milford, accepted an invitation 10
confer with the General Assembly's
Committee on United Promotion in
Baltimore on Monday and Tuesday
of this week. On Tuesday Mr.. Brown
went to Richmond, Va. to attend che
Sprunt theological lectures.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
SUSSEX TEACHERS In
SESSION AT SEAFORD
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A feature will be the exhibition of
pictures drawn by the pupils illus
trating the habits. customs, clothing.
and homes 70 natives of Holland,
Mexico. Sweden. and France. Among
those displaying art work will be:
Virginia Elliott, Peggy Valiant,
Ruth Kitchens. Joshua EllegoOd,
Frank Hoey. Gladys Hill, Violet
Boyce. Gertrude Prettyman. and Lu-
clan Jones.
Joseph W. Carmean of the Sea-
ford faculty will be the official con-
ventiOn host. Mrs. Katie L. Handy
of Seaford is president of the as
sOciatiOn.
The advisory committee is COM
posed of Mr.. Thornburgh. Mrs. Han
dy. Mr.. Carmean. Miss Frances
Passwaters. SeafOrd. and Miss Nor
ma Smart of Laurel.
The decorating committee in
cludes Miss Iva Carter. Miss Helen
Mrs. Handy. Miss Evelyn
Long, Mrs. Elizabeth Blank. Miss
Olive Vincent. Miss Virginia Nillen
and Nick Silverson. all of Seaford.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
PERSONALS

Mrs. J. Harry Humes was in Phil
adeiphia several days this week.
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Mrs. Mayme Smith Macklin is i'll
at her home on South Walnut
street.
Miss Florence Austin is up and
about again after a severe attack of
grippe.
Miss Sara E. Grier was the over
night guest Of Miss Doris Warbur-
ton in Wilmington on Wednesday of
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Reed, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Reed of near Milford.
after spending some time in Florida
have returned to their home.
Donald Smith of Wilmington
spent the past weekend in Milford
with his brOther-in-law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Il. Grier.
George Short left Milford last
Saturday morning for Florida. In
route he will visit his brother and
sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
P. Short in Hopewell. Va.
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Mrs. George S. wilkins and nep-
hew, Donald DOwnes. returned to
Milford on Monday after spending a
few days with her sister, Mrs. An
ME Riggs and niece. Mrs. William
d. Curtin at West Chester. Pa. They
also visited Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Nc
Custer. Among Mrs. Curtin's other
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Lull
and baby son of Marshallton.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11

Turkey supper at Houston Com
munity Building tonight. Come early.
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Don't forget the Fellowship Glass
Anniversary, February 16, in the
chapel.
Watch for the date OF the home
talent play "The Sewing Circle
Meets with Mrs. Martin" so you can
have a good laugh.
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If you play pitch, or for that mat
ter, any card game, you are wanted
at the Community Building next
Tuesday night for an evening Of fun.
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Next week look for the date, place
and cast in the funniest play of the
year, given by home talent, "The
Sewing Circle Meets With Mrs. Mar
tin"
Miss Marjorie Faix will De the
guest sOloist at the First Presbyter-
ian Church this Sunday morning.
Miss Faix will play a violin solo
"Aria" "a prayer) by POrpora Corti.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Avenue NJ. E. Church
will meet with Mrs. Georgia Pierce
on Wednesday, February 16 at 2:30
O'Clock. Mrs. William Marshall Will
give the lesson. Members are re-
quested to bring dues.
A Back to School" social will be
given February 2S in the Presbyter-
ian Church by members of the In
asmuch Sunday school class. A sill
yer Offering will be asked at the
door. So reserve that date and be
sure to attend for an evening Of fun.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
TO IMPROVE SEVERAL
RAILROAD CROSSINGS
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CCoHfinHed from First PaGe1
ing. one and one-half miles south OF
Wyoming, Kent county. $4,000;
Route %, Jimtown Crossing, one
half mile south Of Clayton, Kent
county, $4,000; Route 81, south
crossing, Townsend, Dexter Road,
New Castle county, $4,000; Route
40, one mile south of Porter Station,
New Castle county. $500, all fash
ing Sights.
Route II, Delaware Route II,
Selbyville, s3.5OO; Route So. One-half
mile south of Frankford. $3,500;
Route IA, main crossing at Frank
ford, S3.5OO; Route So. main cross
ing at DagsbOro. $3,500; Route 90,
Lake avenue, Milford. $500; Route
26, main crossing at Greenwood,
$4,000: Route 10. Market street,
Laurel. $4,000; north crossing at
Seaford, $4.5OO; all Sussex county,
all flashing lights.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1903 Files Of
the Milford Chronicle

Miss Stella Sharp is the guest Of
Miss Pauline Townsend this week.
A fudge party was given by Miss Art
Morrow at the home of her sister. Mrs.
Lewis L. Dunham. 1913 Park Place.
Wilmington. The guests were Misses
Dixie Sipple. Elizabeth Burn, Carrie
Tatman. Elizabeth Hamilton. Ellen
Morris. Sara Hamilton, and Messrs.
Robert Shurter. Wallace Burn, Gilbert
Mearns. Harvey Mearns. Bysrd Burn
and Harris P. Stephenson.
Harry Russell has had a serious time
for more than a month. He first had
the la grippe. which went to typhoid
fever. which in turn gave place to
pneumonia.
Some days ago the roam colt Of JOS
eph r. Holland stuck a nail in the
upper part OF its head and the animal
was taken sick on Wednesday morning
OF last week and died Friday morning
of lock jaw. which is supposed TO have
been caused by the nail which lit had
thrust in its head. About a year ago
Mr. Holland was offered $3.50 for the
animal and it is said it was valued
from $500 to $500.
Mrs. WiIbert Joseph has been quite
sick for the past week.
]. Cow Evans of Cambridge spent
Sunday with his parents
The scrap assessment for the Town
of Milford for the year 1908 is now
hanging up for inspection by our citi-
zens One copy is in the post office and
the other at Dickerson's Barber Shop.
The Masons Of Milford are preparing
for a series Of entertainments during
the next two months. The members of
the organization have been pushing the
project and a great many tickets have
been sold.
Should the weather be favorable the
Milford Band will render an open air
contest concert on Saturday evening at
Walnut and Water Streets from 1880
until 8 o'clock. A hat collection will be
taken up toward paying for the new
uniforms.
At a recent meeting of the Milford
Town Council the following members
we're APPOINTED to compose the Board
Of Health for the ensuing year: Doc
tors William Marshall. Jr., James g.
stanton and ]. G. Dawson. John W.
IVelch and William q. Sammons were
Paris T. Carlisle. Jr.. was taken to
this week to have his eyes
reated.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
HIGH SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

The regular assembly OF the Junior
Senior High School was held on We'd
nesday morning. The program prepar-
ed by Mr.. Stewart. was as follows;
Hymn, 20, Worship the King"
Bible reading. read by Ann Murphy.
Lords Prayer.
Patriotic song. Star Spangled Ban
Flag salute. led by Dolphus wilkins.
Lincoln Program:
Introduction. Helen Zeuner.
Lincoln's First Twenty Years. Eve
lyn Abbott.
The Mississippi BOatman. Douglas
Lynch.
The New Salem Period. Dorothy
Warren.
The Political Period. Dorothy stevens
Tales and Yarns Of Lincoln. Billy
Watson.
Song. Seeing Nellie Home.'
Accordion solo. There's Gold Riine
In the Sky" Irene Daniels.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
ROTARY NOTES

Milford Boy Scout Troop No. 100. un-
der the leadership of James @. Holz-
mueller. comprising 35 active members
furnished the program at the weekly
dinner meeting of the Milford Rotary
Club. held at the Hotel Windsor on
Monday evening. Mr.. Holzmueller in a
brief address. stated the activities par
tleipated in by the local scouts during
the past year. While the membership
is not quite as large as last year the
boys are all active. Mr.. Holzmueller al
so thanked the Rotarians for their aid
during the past year. Following which
the boys Of the troop gave their own
version of safety rules. Judge Earle d.
Wiley. Dover. will be the speaker next
Monday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
WEDDINGS
PEARSON wIX

PEARSON WlN
On Saturday. February 5. 1888. at
o'clock p. m. Miss Sarah Ellen Pear
son. daughter Of Mrs. Bertha Pearson
and the late Charles Pearson of Mil
ford. and William X. Wix. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Wix. of Frederick.
were married at the brides home. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. J. C.
Handy of Laurel. The bride was given
in marriage by her brother. Charles
Pearson. Miss Mary wix. sister Of the
groom. was bridesmaid Eugene Eisen-
brey was best man. Little Charlotte
Ann Argo. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Argo was flower girl The we'd
ding music was sung by the brides sis
ter. Miss Frances Pearson and a friend.
Benny Moore, of FELTON,. Another sister
of the bride. Miss Jeanette Pearson.
played the music. The bride wore light
blue silk organdy and carried pink car
nations. The bridesmaid wore light blue
net and carried sweet peas. The groom
and best man were both dressed in
navy blue suits. A wedding reception
followed the ceremony. On their return
from a short wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs.
William X. WiX will live at 703 East
Second street. Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
SUSSEX MOTHER HOG
BEARS MONSTROSITY

John W. Elliott. prosperous farm
er living in the Georgetown section has
n mother hog which gave birth to ten
pigs on February 2. Among the ten,
one had two perfect noses. two mouths,
two tongues. two sets Of teeth, two
eyes. two ears. a twin head. six legs
and two tails
This unique creat ture lived for three
davs and two nights Mr.. Elliott has
nut the mig IN a large glass Jar partly
filled with alcohol. According to people
who viewed this m0nstrosity its excess
members were perfectly formed
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
NEW CENTURY CLUB

on Monday. February there was
only an adjourned meeting Of the MIL
ford New Century Club, due to the
death Of Mrs Sara r. Hart. mother OF
Mrs. F. B. Short. president of the club.
The members Of the club extend their
sympathy to Mrs. Short
The program that was to have been
given on February z will be held over
until the next business day. March IL.
Next Monday. February II. is the 10th
anniversary OF the Milford New Cen
tury Club and plans are going forward
for a luncheon to be held In the ciub
room on that day Mrs. S. G. Evans IS
get IN touch with her at once. The hos
teas and those In charge OF the pro-
gram assure us that this affair Is to be
especially fine,
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs John A. vogl Of Har-
ringtOn. have announced the engage
ment Of their daughter. Miss Frieda
Angela Vogl. to Joseph Wildanger. son
OF Mrs. Wildanger Of Red Bank. N. j..
Miss VoEl is a graduate of Harrington
High School Mr.. Wildanger Is a grad
uate Of Red Bank High School and at
tended Rider College. Trenton. He is
connected with Joseph Wildanger Com
pany Of West Bergen Place.
Milford chronicle., 1938-02-11
Obituary

HART
Mrs. Sarah E. Hart, 70 years old,
widow of John A. Hart. formerly Of
Wilmington, died Sunday. February
6, 1888, at the home Of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Mabel Short, widow of the
Rev. Francis Burgette Short, at Mil
ford. She had been i'll two months.
Funeral services were held from the
Short home on Tuesday morning at
lO:3O o'clock. Interment was made
in SiIverbroOk cemetery, Whining
ton. Mrs. Hart went to Wilmington
from Maryland several years ago
and lived there until moving to Mil
ford in 1886. In addition to Mrs
Short she is survived by a son, A,
r. Hart of St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs.
Hart was a member of the Milford
Avenue NJ. E. Church.
xEE
DICKSON
Mrs. Ollie Dickson. wife Of the
late J.W. Dickson, of Jersey City
n. j., died at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. W. ]. Lehman in Union. N.
J., on Sunday. January 80. 1888. She
was the daughter of the late Lemuel
and Rhoda VanKirk, and sister of
the late Harry P. VanKirk of Mill
ford. She is survived by two sons
and one daughter and six grandchil-
dren. She was born in Cedar Neck
and in her early girlhoOd went to
Jersey City to live with her sister,
Mrs. James McColley. Interment
was made in Bay View cemetery at
Jersey City.
MATTHEW'S
Mrs. Mary A. Matthews, widow Of
Carrie E. Matthews, formerly OF
Milford, died at her home 1924 South
23rd street. Philadelphia. on Tues
day. February 1. 1888. Funeral SER
vices were held Friday morning and
interment made in Holy Cross Gene
terry. Philadelphia.
REYNOLDS
Thomas ]. Reynolds. a native OF
died at his home S14 West
logan street, Germantown, Philadel-
nhia. on Sunday. January 80, 1888.
His remains were brought to Bar
.att's Chapel on Thursday and inter-
nent made in that cemetery.