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Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
UNIVERSITY NOTES

DR.. Walter Hullihen, president of
the University of Delaware, while
before the Joint Legislative Budget
Committee at Dover several days ago
relative 10 the appropriation for tie
years. lCId the Legislators that en-.
rOllment at the institution had in
creased 2S1S per cent in the past
two years. Because of this large in
crease i'm enrolment the university
is requesting a slight Increase in the
appropriation to take care of SUCH a
la:sc Jump. DR.. Hullihen saiJ the
enrolment had increased from $50
in 1887 to 800 at this tine.
Final plans have been made for
the third dramatic conference to be
held at the University of Delaware
on Saturday of this week. There will
be delegates from various high
schools and other educational insti-
tutions. Among the speakers will be
Professor Arthur C. Cloetingh, direc-
tor of dramatics at Penn State Col
lege; William p. Frank of the Will
mingtOn JOurnal-Every Evening;
Benjamin Rothberg, director of dra-
matics at the University of Pennsyl-
vania, and Paul Randall, director Of
dramatics at Temple University.
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AT a meeting of about 40 alumni
committee members and class secre-
taries at the University of Delaware
last Saturday, DR.. Walter Hullihen,
president, reviewed the history of
the institution from its founding un-
til the present day.
DIR. Hullihen told the alumni that
the university would soon print a
history Of itself. which will not only
reveal interesting facts of its past
but will prove that Old Delaware
pre-dates Princeton Uni
versfty. He appealed to all alumni
and others interested to aid in look
ing up little-known facts about the
which could be published
in the proposed history.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
SUSSEX THEATRE NOTES

Men With Wings. the new tech
nicOlor cayalcade of the air, which
will have its ocal opening Friday
and Saturday, February 10 and II at
the Sussex Theatre. Georgetown.
presents a birds eye view of the
progress of flying over three decades
in the story of three young Ameri-
cans who devote their lives to the
development of aviation. Its all star
cast is headed by Fred MacMurray.
Ray Milland and Louise Campbell.
The story opens with the historic
flight of the Wright Brothers over
Kitty Hawk in 1903 and traces the
progress of flying through the early
heartbreaking years of experiment
tation. through the tumultous World
War years. the fabulous boom days
of the Coolidge era, the bleak years
of the depression, and down TO the
present of round-the-wOrld flights at
lightning speed.
MacNIurray and Milland will be
seen as two tiiers who typify the
birdmen who have made aviation
what II is today. MacMuFray is the
adventurer who
blazes trails across the sky but
cannt stay in any one place long
enough to make lasting contribu-
tions to aviation. Milland on the
other hand, is the patient expert
menter, the far visioned man who
builds the planes for tomOrrow's
tiiePs. Miss Campbell. in her first
big dramatic role. plays the pioneer
airwoman whom both love.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
New Century Club

A full report of the executive
meeting of the Federated Clubs in
Dover on January 26. was given by
DR.. NJ. Dalema Draper in the alb
sence of the club director, Mrs. f..
Burgette Short, at the Milford New
Century Club on Monday. Il was
Business Day. Reports from the sew
eral chairmen for the luncheon were
heard. Plans are all made for the
annual celebration which will be
held in the Hotel Windsor on Mon
day at one o'clock. A program will
follow the luncheon. Dorothy Waldo
Phillips, of LansdOwne. Pa. read
er of note, will be present and Mrs.
Agnes LazlO, of Wilmington, will
play "ROndO CapriciOsO" by Mendel-
ssOhn. The club chorus will sing two
numbers. Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt is the
new chairman of Ways and Means.
Mrs. Clement Nutter gave report
of the several bills that have been
discussed at the weekly joint legis-
latiVe committee, of which Mrs.
Nutter is member. vote was TAX
en- to decide which bird the members
wished as the designated State bird.
The vote was unanimous for the car
inal. The contest is being carried
on in the State for the most popular
bird by the District Y. W. c. A.. An
exhibit of Mexican art was on dis
play, and was counted as the object
of art for the week. II is owned by
A. }. Curley of Dover. A quiz fol- /
lowed the business. 1t was arrans-
ed by Mrs. August FaiX, Mrs. Wilmer
Lankford and Mrs. Roscoe Galloway.
This was followed by a solo Last
Rose of Summer" by Mrs. LankfOrd. /
The next meeting will be held on
February 20. 1t will be Bible Day |
with Mrs Elizabeth d. Riggs as
chairman. There will be tableauX (
accompanied by music. Miss Mar (
j0rie Starkweather and c. Curtis
Williams will sing.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
PERSONALS

DR.. Joseph Mach was in PhiladeI-
phia over the past weekend.
.
Mrs. Thomas Davis was in PhiIa-
delphia on Monday and Tuesday.
-
DR.. and Mrs. Willard R. Pierce
left on Sunday for a visit to Florida.
Mrs. William B. Truitt, of Bridge
vile, was the guest of her daughter.
Mrs. Joseph Mach over the week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Remsen Barnard,
RemsOn, Jr.. and Miss Jane Barnard
left on Saturday for visit to Mia
mi, Florida.
DR.. N. r. Washburn returned home
on Wednesday after spending the
past ten days in Florida. DR.. Wash
burn planed down and back
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Gibson and
two children and Claude Gibson, of
Lincoln. are spending some time in
Florida, having left here on the 29th
of January.
Mrs. Harry l.. Grier has returned
to Milford after spending several
days i'm Smyrna with Mrs Henry ID.
Boyer Mrs. Boyer is now spending
several weeks with the Griers.
.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Hatfield. Mr.
and Mrs. Burton Case and son of
Greenwood, MIR. and Mrs. Roland
Walls and sons of Salisbury, George
Stanley of Virginia. Burton Walls,
Sr.. of Dover, Mrs. Edward Carpen-
ter and son of Milford and Mr.. and
Mrs. John II. EllingswOrth and sons
of Lynch's Heights were visitors
with MIR. and Mrs. William Walls uf
Milford Neck last Sunday. Mrs
Walls has returned home from the
Milford Memorial Hospital, much
improved.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10

Don't forget the Fellowship Glass
anniversary Tuesday evening, Feb.
14th. Supper at $50 O'Clock.
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Don't fail to see Kid Smith and
the Smith Sisters at the Grange Hall
in Milford on Friday. February IL.
The forum of the Presbyterian
Church will have a covered dish sup
per Thursday evening, February 16,
at the home of Miss Sara Grier, on
South Walnut street. The time is
6:30.
Ionic Council, No. 13, d. of p, will
hold another card party in their
lodge room on Friday. February "a.
Chinese checkers will also be play
ed. Prizes. refreshments. door prize,
all for 35c Remember the last one?
The Junior Girl Reserves will hold
a bake at the Ben Franklin five-and-
ten-cent store tomorrow morning.
Saturday. February II. beginning at
900. Cakes, pies. candy. rolls and
all types of homemade goodies will
be offered for sale.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
High School Assembly

A musical program, arranged by
Mr.. Miller, was presented at the
High School Assembly on Wednes-
day morning and was as follows:
March Orchestra.
Hymn-'Onward, Christian Sold
iers," accompanied by the orchestra.
Bible reading-Jack NAPLES.
Lords Prayer
Patriotic song-"Star Spangled
Banner"
Flag Salute. led by Leroy ManlOve.
Songs Santa Lucia"
Piano sOlo-"Poet and Peasant" !"
Marie Lord.
Male Quartet. Down in Mobile, ="
Good Night, Ladies'" Jimmie Glenn
ents. Irwin Salmons, Harold Hitch
ems, Clyde wilkins.
Orchestra ra-'Ciribiribin, Grand
fathers Clock"
SOng-"Aloha-Oe." with male
quartet accompaniment.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
Local And State NeuUs

The Millwood Ladies' Aid will meet
Wednesday night, February 18th, at
the Community Hall. A good at
tendance is desired.
The WOman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Avenue NJ. E. Church
will meet at the home of Mrs. Wal
lace McFaul on Wednesday, Feb. Is,
at 2:30. Mrs. William Marshall will
give the lesson. Members please
bring in dues.
You have heard Kid Smith and the
Smith Sisters over the radiO-now
see them in person at the Grange
Hall on Friday, February II, under
the auspices of Ionic Council No. 13
of Milford Admission 25c.
The ChirOpractOr's Association of
Delaware met in the Legion building
IN Dover Feb. 5th. DIR. Jacob Brau-
nersreuthey. president of the assO-
citation, presided. DR.. Robert Piunti
brought forward various business
topics which were discussed. and
plans were made for the big meeting
in Wilmington April L.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE
AT MILFORD COIORED SCHOOL

The first year in vocational agri-
culture at the Milford COlOred school
began a study of home improvement
last week. II was fully recognized
that there was definite need for
AdCh study. The majority Of the
members of the class are pupils liv-
ins in the immediate vicinity of the
ScnCCl, therefore they had the OppOr-
tunity tu study and observe home
and living conditions on the way to
school. Then they were able to COM
pare those seen with what they
thought of being ideal. As Il result
of this study and the pupils mental
pictures of their future homes, each
member of the class selected jobs
that he might do on the exterior Of
his home that will improve the APP
pearance. Some of the jobs selected
were: setting out shrubbery. re-
pairing steps. making lawns. fixing
screens. making window boxes,
painting and whitewashing.
The class asked Mrs. Archer. the
home making teacher. to give talk
and discuss with them means by
which they could improve or be Of
help in improving the exterior of the
home. Basing her talk ON the say
ing. a mans home is his castle,
Mrs Archer pictured To the class
how each one might do little things
to help make his dwelling place 4
real home. After making ii known
that home is a place where people
live in harmony with one another.
she discussed with the class how
they might improve each Of the five
units of the home. Some of the
points were: the kitchen could he
made more cheerful by painting.
more convenient by making shelves
and cabinets and removing the dis
carded furniture that is often stored
there; the bed room might be paper
ed or painted a bright color ii on
the north side and knobs put on the
bureau drawers. and more closet
space provided by the use of boxes
fastened to the wall and draped
with curtains.
The hOme-making instructor told
the class that many of us feel too
big" to use the simple things and
we are too poor to buy the things
we desire. as result we are often
the things we actually need
and the things we have are badly /
in need of repair.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
Milford Grange News

Al the meeting last Saturday eve
ming the question arose as to the de-
STABILITY of changing the time Of
meeting to some other evening than
Saturday. For many years Satur-
day night has been Grange night,
hut we have felt recently that some
ether night might allow many TO
attend who are now unable to do so.
No decision was made but the subject
will be considered later.
The pleasing program following
the business session was prepared
by Sisters wilkins and Downing,
and consisted of accordian solos by
Irene Daniels; recitation. Drafted,
by Mrs. Abbott; sketch, Selling the
Baby" by Dorothy Walls and Olga
Gillespie. and a reading, THE W0-
men Choose Their Candidates" by
Mrs Downing.
Next Saturday evening very spe-
{ iai program has been arranged by
Mrs. +. b. Austin, which will be oil
interest to every pOultryman. II. l..
Richardson. of the extension service.
will speak on modern methods and
will show pictures of fine fiocks,
houses and equipment. The lecture
hour will be an open one and all
interested in the subject are cor
daily invited To attend. The short
business session will begin prompt
ly at 7:30. and the program hour at
S:I5. Come. and bring yOur poultry
problems.
Members of the ways and means
are asked To report at
ia for short meeting. The chair
man. Paris Kirby. urges every one
% he prcsent
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
4-H CLUB NOTES

The Frederica All Club held its
meeting at the home of Jennie Nor
lis on Monday evening. AS the pres
! ident,- Billy Palmer. was detained
the vice-pFesident, Alvin Moore, con-
Quoted the meeting. Ii was decided
TO divide the group into senior and
Junior I'll club The juniors elected
the following officers: President,
Walter Moore; secretary, Betty
Spayd; treasurer, Harriet Spayd.
Evelyn Purnell will he their local
leader
The seniors voted to enter the
dramatic contest and named the fol
lowing on the play committee: Edith
Fisher. Ruth Jester and Evelyn Pur-
nell.
The next meeting will he at Joe
Flanagan's home on February ~.
Plans were made by the Senior
Cardinal All club on Thursday eve
nIns, February ,, At the home 9f
Isabelle Simpson for the selection
of a play to be presented at the an
nual All dramatic contest. Betty
Prettyman. Betty Strahle, Jennie
Kielbasa. Ida and Mary Camper
were appointed on committee Ion
selecting the play Officers for the
coming year were elected as follows
President, Albert Strahle; vice pres
idCnt, Harvey c. Marvel; secretary,
Ida Camper; treasurer, Johnson
CoulboGrne: sergeant-at-arms, Chas.
Parvia; news reporter. Jane Scott;
music supervisors, Jennie Kielbasa
and Betty Strahle; recreational lea
ders, Grace Smith and Beulah Ar
mOur. The radio given away by the
club was awarded to Warren Petty
John of Dover. The treasurer re-
ported u total of $43,40 as net pro-
ceeds from sale of chances on the
radio. Twenty-One members and
Frances CoulbOurne. local club lea
der, were present. One new member,
Ann Vinyard, was admitted. In re-
sponse to a request made by the Mil
ford Grange. the club laid plans for
Il program to be presented there On
evening, March 25. The |
next meeting of the club will be held /
iii the home of Grace Sapp.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
4. &. DEFEATS
CENTREVHLE. 1851

The Delaware Athletic Club met
the Centreville Athletic Club on the
court of the Booker r. Washington.
Jr.. High School OH Saturday evening
at $3.50 and won the game by score
OF 20 TO 81. The sensational playing
and shooting Of the H0rsey brothers.
Cephus and Hardcastle and the beau
tiful blocking of Crockett and Fisher
contributed much to our success in
winning Il game from a team that
played hard from the starting whis-
tie but they found the Delaware A. A.
G. was not to be defeated that night.
On Saturday. Feb. ~. the Della
ware A. c. will play the Community
Center team at the Booker T. Wash
ington School. The public is in
Vitpd
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
ST. VALENTINE SOCIAL

The regular monthly meeting of
the Brotherhood Glass of the NJ. P.
Church will be held on Tuesday eve
ming. February IA, in the dining
room of the church. 1t being St. VAL
entine's Day a special program suit
able to the occasion will be given.
Dr. Merritt Burke of Newport,
State president of the Delaware Fed
Grafton of Mems Bible Glasses, and
other State officers will be present
with a worthwhile message and all
members of the class are especially
urged to be present to greet them
and become better acquainted.
The refreshment committee will
have something special" to Of
fer also, so don't miss this impOr-
tant meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
REESE THEATRE NOTES

Every week seems to bring more
letters To the Reese Theatre, COM
plimenting the management on the
marvellous sound. Aside from the
sound, many have pointed out the
well-balanced programs this popular
theatre is offering to Delaware and
Maryland theatre-goers.
For this weekend, Friday and
Saturday, February 10 and IL, Para
mount presents its outstanding
achievement of the year, Men With
Wing" Filmed in glorious teehnicOl-
or, Men With Wings" offers such
stars as Fred MacMurray. Ray Mill
and. and Louise Campbell with Il
supporting cast composed of Andy
DeVine, Lynne Overman, Walter
Abel and Kitty Kelly. To miss it is
to miss a great treat.
On Monday and Tuesday, February
13 and Il, Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
presents the much lauded Dramatic
School with Louise Rainer and AL
len Marshall. For real dramatic en-
tertainment one should not miss
Louise Rainer's latest effort.
a real family show is scheduled
for Wednesday, February Is. one day
only. Franchot Tone and Franciska
Gaal are cO-starred in THE Girl
Downstairs, Il perfect set-up for
family entertainment Feature No. 2
is ParamOunt's THE FTOntieFsman"
the latest HOpalOng Cassidy western
with William Boyd.
The ever popular. Claudette Col
bert. is the star of the latest Para
mount hit, "Zaza," which plays the
Reese Theatre. Thursday and Fri
day, February l6 and IL. YOuIl
adore Claudette in this story of q
French girl whose heart blaZed with
love for a man who owed a greater
loyalty to another woman.
Anther big family double feature
hill is listed for Saturday. February
IS. one da yonly Richard Dix is
the star of Sky Giant" the first
feature. Tex Ritter in the Song of
the BuckarOO" is sure to please the
action fans.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10

DR.. and Mrs. Clyde Nelson were In
Washington the first of the week.
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Mrs. r. E. COrley, of Smyrna, Wis
tied Mrs. John G. Sharp on Thurs
day.
James H. Salevan, of AthOl. Mass,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Marshall Townsend the past week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Abbott, of
New York City. are expected today
for a visit with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. ID. Abbott.
Miss Marjorie Faix, of Wilson Col
leee. Chambersburg, Pa, spent the
past weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. F. Faix.
Mrs. Della Hall Deakyne has re-
Gently returned from a visit in New
York City. where she was the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer Browning.
Lieutenant Commander J. Lock-
wood Pratt. of Washington, flew to
RehObOth on Wednesday and came
to Milford for luncheon with his mo-
ther Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt.
Robert Oliver and William Lever
ing of Cincinnati, Ohio. and Miss
Lillian Marshall. of Newark, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John W.
Burris and Jack Burris over the
past weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Hill, of Lewes,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. David 5.
Hugg. of Milford. this past weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. TIugg also had as
guests on Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ett Wetterer and daughter, Patsy. OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter DOno-
hue and niece. Barbara Ann Hevalow
Of Dover. and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert
Carty, also of Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
KIWANIS NOTES

Dr. Mach who was recently desig-
mated TO have charge of the program
for last Tuesday night Kiwanis meet
ing provided the club members with
a very instructive as well as an en-
tertaining program, which was un-
expecfedly supplemented by vista
tion to the local club by DIR. Mayer
berg of the Dover Club and DIR. Lynch
from the SeafOrd club.
The program for the next meeting
will be in charge of George r. Ben
nett who will have someone familiar
with the Delaware Unemployment
Compensation Law address the club
on the recent rating feature of the
Act and its effect on the future tax
rate Of.the employer.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
Totals ...............
DELAWARE A. G.
BERRY FUNERAL HOME
NEARLY COMPLETED

This writer had an opportunity on
Tuesday to make tour of inspection
through the Berry Funeral Home on
West Front street. The tour. con-
Quoted by the genial owner, VIM. A.
Berry, Jr., was highly instructive,
and although we are not acquainted
with many phases of this line of bus
mess. we do know perfection when
we see it. and this Mr.. Berry has
really achieved. Everything in the
home is new. everything is modern,
and the chapel is one of the most
beautiful in the East.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES

Christian Science Church Service
Report for Sunday. February II.
Subject: Soul.
Golden Text: Isaiah 25:9--I4O, this
is our God: we have waited for him.
and he will save us: this is the
Lord.
A Bible Citation from the Lesson
Sermon: Isaiah 6l:lO-I will greatly
rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be
joyful in my God; for he hath clothed
me with the garments of salvation.
he hath covered me with the robe OF
righteousness, as a bridegroom deck
eth himself with ornaments, and as
a bride adorneth herself with her
jewels.
Correlative from the Textbook,
Science and Health with Key to the
Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy:
Soul has infinite resources with
which to bless mankind. and happi-
ness would be more readily attained
and would be more secure in our
keeping. il sought in Soul"
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
NASSAU CHARGE
j. 4. Graham, Pastor

Conoley's Church Sunday. Feb. II
Sunday School 10 A. NJ. Aldan Hop
kins. Supt.
IL A. M.-Divine worship.
Whites Chapel-Sunday. Feb. 12-
Sunday School 9:45 A. NJ. Warning
ton Vincent. Supt.
IL A. M.-Class meeting. Green
Birmingham. leader.
Zion Church-Sunday, February
12-Sunday School $3.50 A. NJ. Ray
mond Lank. Supt.
l0:30 A. M.-Class meeting.
Reed Leverage. leader.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
COUNTY TEACHER
MEETING TODAY
toontInusd from FIRST PAGE,

DR.. Harry v. Holloway, State super
intendent OF schools, will talk on
School Legislative Program. This
will be followed with a brief address
by DR.. J. Roscoe Elliott. president of
Laurel School Board. on the topic,
Our School Boards" Mr.. Kennedy
will speak at 2:30 o'clock.
The association officers include
Chester Dickerson of laurel as pres
ident; Miss Rosalie Martin of
Georgetown. secretary-treasurer and
Mrs. Elizabeth Todd and f. J. Butts,
Mr.. Butts is the retiring
director.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
DELAWARE SOCIETY
ANNOUNCES DANCE

The Delaware State Society in
Washington will hold its ball and
congressional reception Saturday
afternoon, February IL. at the Hotel
Shoreham in Washington.
U. s. Senator John G. Townsend.
Jr., Senator and Mrs. James Fl.
Hughes. Rep. and Mrs. George s.
Williams. Gov. and Mrs. Richard C..
McMullen. Col Robert G.. Houston
q I'd MIR. and Mrs. Donald r: Morton
v i'll be patrons.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
CLEMONS KERR

Announcement has been made of
the wedding of Miss Eva Kerr of the
vicinity of Church Hill. Md, and MIR.
Asa Clemons. of Milford. who were
quietly married in the parsonage OF
Church Hill NJ. f. Church on De-
cember .. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev Walter l.. Beck
with. pastor. MIR. and Mrs. Clemons
are living near Milford. where the
groom is engaged in farming.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
YOUTH CONFERENCE
IN WILMINGTON

The annual mid-winter Youth Con-
ference. under the auspices of the
Wilmington NJ. E. Conference. will
be held this year at McCabe NJ. E.
Church, Wilmington. February IL, Is
and 10. Rev. F. Douglas Milbury,
pastor of Union M. z. Church. is gen.
eral chairman. He is also dean of the
Youth Institute conducted
under the same auspices.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10

A very fine map of Milford has
just been completed by Mr.. Will
liam p. Richards. which he calls
II walking survey. II is quite
comprehensive. and school chill
dren will be delighted with il.
for almost every home in Mil
ford appears thereon. and every
one looks first for his particular
location. a few pictures dot the
map and much of the early his
tory of the town is written in
spaces between streets and
roads. These maps must be pre-
served for they are a real heri-
tage for the next generation.
Mr.. Richards. in his great know
ledge of such things. has met the
needs of Milford for map that
is all a Tayman could desire.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
Plaza NOTES

Work OF remodeling Schines Plaza
Theatre is progressing rapidly and
in short while Theatre-goers of low
er Delaware will be able to see the
latest pictures in modern comfortable
surroundings. When completed the
theatre. will be one Of the finest in.
the East.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-10
Fellowship Class

The Fellowship Glass of the Ave
nue. M. T.. Church will hold its thir-
tieth class anniversary Tuesday eve
ming. February IA. in the Sunday
School room. Supper at $3.50 o'clock.
There will be an excellent pro-
gram. after dinner.