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Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
THEATRE,
CHRONICLE WILL
CONTEST
"Moyie-Line" Contest To
Start Next Week; For
tune For The Winners.
IS MOST UNUSUAL

Want to have some fun? Want to
win cash and other prizes and guest
tickets to the movies? Then here's
your chance! Starting next Friday
and continuing each week for ten
weeks, Schine's New Plaza Theatre
and the Milford Chronicle will run
"MOvie-Line" contest in this pa
per.
The whole contest is most unusual.
in that each illustration in the SER
les of 10 is a scene from a Golden
Jubilee feature picture. soon to be
shown at the Plaza Theatre. Con-
testants will be given a choice of
four answers for each illustration,
or they may write their own if they
choose. 1t may help you to know
row. that the best answers will have
something to do with the advantages
of motion pictures as entertainment.
So start thinking about that now!
There will be $4,000 in cash
prizes plus guest tickets to see Col
den Jubilee Hits Contestants may
win or several of the weekly prizes
and still be eligible for any of the
final awards.
The final awards will be given for
the best set of answers. original or
otherwise. and must be accompanied
by letter of so words or less, telling
why | Like to go to the Movies"
The weekly awards will be given
for the best original answers to the
each week
Be sure to watch next weeks edi-
tiOn of the Milford Chronicle for the
first of the series of the Movie-Line
Contest. 1t costs you nothing and is
open to everyone except employees
of Schine's New Plaza Theatre and
the Milford Chronicle.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
$4,000 FIRE DESTROYS
GARAGE NEAR DOVER
Garage And Storage House Burned
Second Time In Year

Fire of undetermined origin de-
stroyed a garage and storage house
south of Dover Wednesday morning
in blaze which kept firemen on the
job from 1880 until 5 a. m.
The building. owned by B. Carroll
and Sons of Dover, had been rebuilt
after it was similarly destroyed a
year ago. and housed an automobile
agency and repair shop.
A state police car that had been
left in the garage for repairs was
burned, as were six other cars. one
new truck and a bakery delivery
wagon. Loss is estimated at about
$4,000.
Volunteer firemen arrived after the
blaze had gone too far to be checked.
A large cattle bazaar only 100 yards
away was continually threatened by
the flames.
Fire officials are investigating the
cause Of the blaze.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
LEGISLATURE
ENDED SESSION
ON 78THDAY
AH Night Meeting Came To Conclusion At FiUe A. M
After Record Breaking Session; Passed ResOIH-
ton authorizing Nine Member Commission TO
Study Sunday Blue LaU Revision In DeLaIOGre.
Body OUerrOde Governor Richard C.. McAfuIIen's
Third Veto Of A Highway Reorganization Act;
Bill GiUes Republicans Control Of Commission;
Democrats Plan Court Action On The Measure.

The precedent smashing 107th
General Assembly passed into his
tory early Tuesday morning.
Adjournment sine die came at 5
O'Clock, standard time. on the sew
enty-eighth legislative day.
The Legislature Overrode Cover
nor Richard C. McMullen's third
veto of highway commission reor-
ganization act. The bill gives the
Republicans control of the commits
sion and Democrats are making
plans to attack the measure in
court.
When the legislators arrived in
Dover Monday morning it was gen.
orally understood the two houses
after transacting some business
out for the day. would re-
cess for 80 days. Later it was learn
ed the Republican leaders planned
to wind up all business and adjourn
sine die. This decision kept the leg
islatOrs in Dover all night
In the House Representative Nc
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
HELD
INTO DEATH OF
MISS MLJLLKN
Sussex Jury Placed Blame
For Tragedy. On The
Deceased.
SHE FAILED TO STOP

Miss Isabella Mullikin, 80, of
Trappe. Nd. teacher in the Easton
Md Elementary Schools for a num-
ber of years. came to her death as
the result of failure to bring her car
to a stop at a marked intersection,
was the verdict of a coroner's jury.
held Sunday morning at the Milford
Chronicle Publishing Company office
on West Front street. The Mullikin
machine collided with a car driven
by Bernard Rainey Of West New
York. N. j., on Wednesday at the
Georgetown-Bridgeville road inter-
section. Others injured were Mrs.
Florence DeGruchy. of Trappe. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee LeCompte of Brook
lyn, N. Y; Mrs. Rainey and the Rain
eys son, Bernard E. Rainey. Jr.
Testimony secured at the hospital
from one of the persons riding with
Miss Mullikin disclosed the fact that
the deceased failed to stop at the
intersection, which was plainly
marked by blinker light, yellow
and-black stop sign. and a large
white sign with foot-high red letters
announcing a dangerous intersection
500 feet ahead.
Mr.. Rainey's testimony, which was
corborated by Mrs. Rainey and his
son. was to the effect that the Multi
kin car failed to stop at the intersee-
tion. Mr.. Rainey testified that he
was travelling approximately 40 miles
an hour.
Testimony offered by officer H. p.
Slant nf tho GoarCafouyn Stofiau In
charge of the investigation, disclosed
that Mr.. Rainey had made desper-
ate effort to avoid the mishap by ap-
plying his brakes. and swerving his
car to the side of the road.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
STATES DISAGREE ON
ROAD DEDICATION DATE
Delaware Committee Is Ready For
Ceremony Today

A dispute loomed this week over
the date of bi-3tate dedication of the
Rehoboth-Ocean City beach high
way.
The Delaware committee. headed
by r. c. Hill. said Delaware is ready
for the ceremonies today. Friday.
September 1, and he argued there
should be no further pOstponement
just because some of the road on the
Maryland side is not finished.
On the other hand, Maryland State
Roads Commission say that because
one mile of their eight mile stretch
is incomplete due to weather con-
ditions. the dedication should be
put of until later.
In the meantime arrangements
CTum 20 Page J. PleaSsl
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
GUEST VIOLINIST AT
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Miss Hazel Gilbert, OF New York,
VIII Give Recital

Miss Hazel Gilbert, of New York
City. will be guest violinist at the
morning service at the First Pres
byterian Church, Milford. this Sun
day. Miss Gilbert, who with her
parents. is visiting Mr. aud Mrs.
Frank Austin at their home near
Milford. has delighted the congre-
cation of the Presbyterian Church
on two previous occasions. The first
time was two years ago when she
was IA years old. Miss Gilbert is
we'll known in the east as concert
violinist. The local church is for
tunate in having her as its guest.
The Rev. John Jackson Brown, Jr.,
will deliver the sermon.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
DOVER KIWANIS HOSTS
AT INTERCLUB MEETING
Sixth Division Gathering Held Last
Week; Milford Well Represented

Milford Kiwanians last week en-
joyed an inter-club meeting of the
sixth division of the Kiwanis organ
ization, held at Dover. This newly
formed club took the honors for hav-
ing the largest group of visitors
present. Main speaker of the even
ing was Congressman George Will
liams. of Millsboro.
On Tuesday evening at its regular
weekly meeting. the program was in
charge of Joseph Kirby, chairman of
the public affairs committee. who
presented as speaker Mr.. Benjamin
Ableman. WPA administrator of Del
aware.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01

The Labor Day weekend. which
will be observed September 2. 3 and
4. generally witnesses automobile
fatalities and accidents soaring to
their highest peak during the year.
The Labor Day weekend will prob
ably see our highway system near
the saturation point
J. James Ashton, manager of the
Delaware Safety Council, urges all
drivers and pedestrians to recognize
that these conditions present extra
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
GARMENT FACTORY
NEARING COMPLETION
To Begin Operations In The Very
Near Future

A crew of workmen are busily en-
gagged in the completion of the new
garment factory which is to be To-
Gated here. Alfred E. Boardman.
owner of the new plant. is expected
to arrive the latter part of this week
TO handle the final arrangements and
begin operation. Mr.. Boardman and
his family are moving here from
Coatesville. Pa. and plan to make
Milford their permanent residence.
The factory. to be located on the
property of John A. Nailor. in north
Milford, will specialize in the manu-
facture of children's dresses. EN-
ploying between fifty and sixty per-
sons.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
CARE IS URGED IN
RUBBISH DISPOSAL

City Manager Banning has
asked that the public's atten-
tion be drawn to the city ordin-
ance relative to the placing of
rubbish on the sidewalks in
front of their homes. The or
dinance states that such rub
bish placed on the curb of the
street between the hours of s
a. m. and 8 a. m. on Fridays
will be removed by the street
department. Several instances
have occurred in which rubbish
was placed on the sidewalks
after 9 a. M, necessitating ex-
ira trips for the department
crew. The city manager asks
the cooperation of the public in
this respect to avoid unneces-
sary work and expense to the
city.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
SELECT DELEGATES TO
PA. RURAL LIFE MEET
Mrs. c. E. Ocheltree viii Attend
From Sussex County

Delaware will be represented at
the annual meeting of the Country
Life Association which is being held
at Pennsylvania State College this
weekend by members of each of the
three county home demonstration
club organizations as well as repre-
sentatives of the University of Del
aware Extension Service. according
to Mrs. Helen L. Mckinley. assistant
director of extension work.
Those representing the home dem
Onstration clubs will be Mrs. C. E.
Ochletree. Greenwood; Mrs. Harry
Wilson, Dover; and Mrs. Ambrose
Cameron. Newark. They will ac-
Mrs. Mckinley to State Col
lege, Pennsylvania. on Thursday and
will remain at the meeting until Sat
urday. September 2.
CTurn to Page .. Plsase)
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
CHRONICLE OFFICE
WILL BE CLOSED
ON LABOR DAY

Following a practice of sew
eral years. the business offices
and work rooms of the Milford
Chronicle Publishing Company
will be closed all day Labor
Day, Monday. September 4th.
Those having business to trans
act will confer a favor IL they
will attend to the same before
the noon closing tomorrow.
Saturday. September End. All
sale posters completed and re-
naming in the office at closing
time will be placed in the
mails. II is also understood
that the majority Of the busi-
ness houses and stores will be
closed Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
Safety Council Urges Safe
Driving Over Labor Day

traffic hazards and suggests that the
trip be carefully planned.
America will be on the move, va
cation bound. happy. excited and
probably careless. Everybody IL
seems takes a vacation one way or
another-everyone with the excep-
tion of Death. He takes no vacation.
Death will be there on the beaches.
in the water. on the highway. He
Will be working over time. The La
trwu 70 Page =, Pleasel
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday. August 2s To
Tuesday, August 20, Inclusive

Charles j. HolzmuelIer weather
recorder for Milford. reports the fol-
lowing atmospheric conditions in this
vicinity from Wednesday, August %
to Tuesday, August 20, inclusive:
Tam unorafuro
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01

Total Rainfall .... ses
The following winds and condi-
tions prevailed during the same
period:
Evening star., 1939-04-17
Torso Murder Probe
Brings Clash Over
Scientific Methods
Stote's Attorney Claims
Coroner Is Holding
Up Evidence
4y the Associated Press.

Ry the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, April 17.-A con-
troversy over the use of scientific
methods in the investigation of
Baltimores first torso murder"
reached the Criminal Court today
while police searched sewers for
parts of the young woman victims
body.
States Attorney J. Bernard Wells
asked the court to order DR.. Charles
w. Wood, coroner, to permit medical
experts to examine the hand, arms,
heart, legs and torso found in sew
ers and thicket in East Baltimore.
Mr.. Wells said DR.. Wood had pre-
vented hospital specialists from
seeing the gruesome evidence until
he was through with it." The court
did not act Immediately on the
States attorneys request.
DR.. Wood, who had said earlier the
victims body apparently had been
dissected by an expert anatomist,"
asserted he did not favor high
falutin'' scientific methods and had
confidence in DR.. Howard Maldeis,
city post-mortem physician.
The coroner said the torso, found
Saturday, bore evidence a surgical
saw was used in the dissection.
Meanwhile, police sought some
Evening star., 1939-04-17
jolly Polly
A Little Chat on English
BY JOS. ]. FRISCH.

v. E.-"Howard hasn't fallen for
any girl yet" is the correct form.
Fallen is used with have, has or
had; as, HE has fallen away from
his religion" THE tree has fallen"
Fell is used alone, as He fell for
her. Mary fell twice."
The leaflet Shall and Will" will
be sent upon receipt of a SELF
addressed, stamped envelope.
Evening star., 1939-04-17
BeIeion National Bunk
Hikes Discount Rate

BY the Associated Press
BRUSSELS, April 1.-THE Ma
tional Bank of Belgium raised its
discount rate from 212 to 4 per cent
today.
The action was taken to protect
Belgium's gold reserve, recently de-
pleted by the flight Of capital abroad.
Evening star., 1939-04-17

trace of the killer and attempted to
establish the identity of the victim.
DR.. Wood said he deducted the
woman was q blond between l8 and
30 years old.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
" CHOCOLATES vhsl -3yia CHOCOLATE SHOPS

another hit her sixth in for the Durbin child growi1-up enough to get her first kiss
 It's all there, the little girl and the rich family the ball and Prince Charming and midnight and the slipper
 Part of the charm of First Love" makers frank embracing of their theme Part drec ton and clever writing the efforts bright cast But Deanna herself, nearing IT. take The little girl almost she spales through occasionally lady very very singing before
 REMEMBER?' Screenplay by Corey Ford and Norman z. by Principals Robert Tay lor Greer Carson Lew Ayres Billie Burke Reginald Owen Barb Henry Traver Richard Ca Laura Hope Crews HaiweI Hobbes Paul Hurst
 Goodbye Chips Hello, Greer Carson, cast not too happily American society girl in light comedy which moments both dull and bright.
 Taylor Lews best pal who steals Lews best gal Being unbeevaby fellow doesn't let little thing like that up friendsfpand it's Lew who gives them drug produce amnesa when their marriage skis into divorce Thus happily forgeul of all that has ransped. Taylor fall love impetuousy and eope just before. # f
 brightest sequences worth waiting for the final embarrassing which Taylor made to be funny.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

ter His followers would have nothing of a 'petticoat govern ment' 80 a republic grew up on the foundation of the empire, all ap- parently in the best of humor.
 Dom Pedro wanted to marry his daughter to Frenchman. let her succeed him and at the same time preserve the line of rulers One ver- sion has it that the Brazlians an- swered with joke implying that the one who wears the pants will rule the house. And they wanted no Frenchman ruling Brazil.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
SNIpES STILL TN
 BOWLING LEAGUE

The good old Snipss. though badly battered of late, are still in there fighting.
 Through a typographical error, the Snipe team was omitted from the list of participants in the Elks bowling league and the Tailor team was given incorrectly.
 Bowlers with the Snipes are Iver- son, Ward and Werner, and with the Tailors, Ifferts, Regal and Ram say.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
CCC F0REMAN'S
 FINGER IS LOST
 UNDER BATHTUB

Dropping a bathtub cost John Maursted. eco foreman at Angoon, the loss of one of his fingers last Saturday.
 Reports reaching here say Maur- sted was carrying the tub when it fell on his finger. He was taken to Sitka for medical attention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
HELP AN ALASKAN Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial
 Employment Service for this qualified worker.

SURVEYOR -LABORER .- M a le single, age 21. Two years of col lege, in civil engineering course. Sev- eral months experience as drafts man and surveyor, very satisfac- tory. Also drives truck, labor. Good reliable worker. Has lived in AL aska most of his life. Call for ES 87c.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
LEGION REQUESTS
 MORE FBI AGENTS

A resolution by John Henry Post No. l of Anchorage, asking that a qualified criminal investigation of ficer be stationed in each Judicial Division, was supported last night by Afford John Bradford Post of the American Legion.
 An application from J. L. (Dolly) Gray to become member of the Post was submitted and turned over to the Adjutant for appropriate ac- tion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

the Rev. John A. Glasse in the Parlors of the Northern Light Pres byterjan Church. The group met for the frs ttime last week and anoth- CT discussion will be held tomorrow evening between 7:30 and 8:30 o. clock.
 The study will be the tenth chap ter from the Gospel of Mathew.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
ERAzIL,s JOKE

Esas Hans are freshly celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the es- tablishment of the republic after the rule of Emperor Dom Pedro termin- ated If he had had a son, Dom Pe- dro's line might have continued in- definjtely but he had only daugh-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

Ward Bond
 HOLLYWOOD Cal, Nov. 28-I doubt photography has been dramatically this tale life during the Revolution
 It's vigorous action nled this saga who built and planted in the wilderness and saw time the burning of their homes and by The setting the Mohawk Valley duplicated by Utah mountain county where the colona defense while the continental army fought British vital
 Fonda and Colbert young couple bese by wilderness pers and heabreak fighting through courage ously to the victorious af afFstta
 Fods direction revels in this material drama with action and comedy the latter provided mainly May Oliver and Eddie Collins.
 The pictures big faults not overlooked sag in the middle and climax which is larger repetition of what has gone before.
 FIRST LOVE" Screenpay by Bruce Manning Lionel Houser Directed by Henry Roster Robert Stack, Palette Parrish, Howard Leatrice Joy June Storey Howard Muhall fa4kf tt
 Cinderela-what agan?-but with modern touch. And
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
DEEP WATER

The years rainfall at noon today totaled 109.30 inches, almost three inches in excess of the previous rec ord established in 1917.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
BAZAAR TURKEY DINNER

By Lutheran Ladies Aid: bazaar Dec. 5-6; turkey dinner Dec. G..
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
Garneriies Count On 0kies 10 Help
 Swing California

CContinded from Page one)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
Midweek Bible Study Is Tomorrow Evening

For all Juneauites interested, a Mid-Week Bible Study is being con- ducted every Wednesday evening by
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

The Book ALASKA, Revised and Enlarged, Now On Sale; S1.0o.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

a piece of common ground on which
 10 stand
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

Empire Want Ads Bring Results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
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 LARGE UPSTAIRS heated living room for one or two steady men renters. 146 Willoughby, next to Finnish Baths.
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 FOR RENT-Small furnished house, suitable for couple, available De- cember 15. Telephone 542. GROOM furnished apt. 425 7th St. Phone Blue 200. FOR RENT = Sleeping room. Ac- commodations for 2. Board op- tional. Black 259. FURNISHED apJs. at the Fosnee. VACANCY-Nugget Apartments. FOR RENT-One furnished apart ment with bedroom and bed closet; l small furnished apt. with bedroom, at the Hillcrest. Phone G. E. Krause. 439, or call at the Hillcrest. FOR RENT-2-room furnished apt, 725 Basin Road Phone Green 100. FOR RENT house, 7th and Main. Inquire J. F Mullen. FOR RENT - z-roc.s furnished cabin at Lawson Creek. Phone FOR RENT-Modern Groom un- furnished house. Phone ASA. FOR RENT-Partly furnished flat. Inquire Snap Shoppe. COZY, warm, furn. apts. Light, water, dishes, cooking utensils and bath. Reasonable at Seaview.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

DESIRABLE steam heated sleeping room for rent. Ladies only. Call Blue 325.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
Hollywood SIghb And Souuds
By Robb,n coons .

DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK" Screenplay by Lamar Irot and Sonya Levien from the by Edmonds Directed by John Ford Principals: Colbert Henry Fonda Edna May Oliver Eddie Colnsr Caradn Doris Bowdon Jessie Ralph Roger mho Francis Shields Ward
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

LARGE UPSTAIRS heated living room for one or two steady men renters. 146 Willoughby, next to Finnish Baths.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

WANTED-Used gunny sacks. 3hc
 each delivered to coal bunkers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
w A N T AD INFO RIM ArloM

In case of error or if an ad has been stopped before ex- piration. advertiser please noti- " this office Phone 374) at once and same will be given attention.
 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

WANTED TO RENT = A Broom apt, not over $20. Phone 5032.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

MODERN FURNISHED apt. after Dec. 5. Phone Green 759
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28
FURNISHED apts. at the Fosbee

FOR RENT-One furnished apart ment with bedroom and bed closet; 1 small furnished apt. with bedroom, at the Hillcrest. Phone G. E. Krause. 439, or call at the Hillcrest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-28

Cinderella what again?-but with a touch And
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-08-24
Officers to Entertain
Highland WOmen's Club
HIGHLANDS

The Highland Womanis Club will
hold their first meeting Of the fall
Friday, September 1st at the High
land Clubhouse. All members and
any Highland women interested in
club work are asked to attend. Roll
call will be responded to by MY
Favorite Shrub" The new officers
of the year. Mrs. Meyer, Mrs.
Mayer. Miss Lorraine Poore and
Mrs. Wallace Preston, will be host
esses for the day.
Mrs. w. F. Sonderman is report
ed quite i'll at her home this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Foraker were
guests last Friday at the w. L.
Foraker home. ~
Miss Betty Jean Rutherford re-
turned to her home Tuesday after
spending a couple weeks with Mrs.
Harry Owens in Yakima. -.
Mrs. Clarence Sonderman and
daughter, Ruth, are visiting rela-
tives in Seattle this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Campbell, who
have been guests at the home Of
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-08-24

their son. Ellsworth and family. the
past couple months. left Tuesday
evening for their home in Nebras-
ka.
Mrs. Ted Aiken has been quite
i'll at her home the past week. Her
daughter, Mrs. Harry owen is stay
ing with her for few days.
Mrs. Frank Hembree and daugh-
ter, Pauline and Mrs. Dorothy
Downy Of Tacoma were weekend