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Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
Local And State NelUs

You are assured of a good time at
Ionic Council, No. 13, D. of P. lodge
room tonight. Cards, Chinese check
ers, bingo, refreshments and prizes.
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The Faithful Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet Thursday after
noon, March 2, with Mrs. George H.
Hall at her home on Clark avenue.
Come to the Grange Hail, Satur-
day evening, February 25, and hear
the program put on by the r. +. A.
boys. Open meeting and you will be
most welcome. Refreshments.
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Lower Delaware farmers will grow
more oats this year than they have
for several years, in view of the fact
that there is heavy demand for oats
among poultry growers, some say.
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Members and friends of the Wo-
mans Home Missionary Society are
invited to a surprise covered dish
luncheon in the Sunday school room
of Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church on Tuesday, February 2S at
1890 o'clock, and meet Miss Caro-
theirs, a deaconess from Whining
ton. After the luncheon the regular
business meeting will be held and
Miss Carothers will address the So
ciety.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24

Be sure to attend the card party
and Chinese checkers party at the
lodge room of Ionic Council, No. l3,
D. of p, tonight friday. BingO al
so will be in style.
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Mrs. James Macklin will enter
tain the Mite Society of the First
Presbyterian Church at her home on
South Walnut street on Friday af-
ternoon, March 3. at three O'Clock.
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Don't forget the card and Chinese
checkers party tonight (Friday. Feb
ruary 24) in Ionic Council, No. 13,
D. of p, hall. Refreshments and
prizes Bingo also will be played.
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Whether you received a written
invitation or not, we will welcome
you at Grange Hall this Saturday
night. The program will be brough:
by the F. F. A. boys Other items and
refreshments will be included.
The Ladies' Aid of the Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church will
have a supper meeting in the Sun
day School room of the church on
Wednesday. March /. The business
meeting will be called at three, and
will he followed by supper at $50.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
MILFORD N. +. A.

The Milford N. F. A. held its
monthly meeting last Thursday in
the vocational agricultural room inn
mediately after school.
AT this meeting it was decided to
present Percy Blackburn, a magician
and charge an admission fee to help
secure money for the N. F. A. treas
ury. This year each person taking
vocational agriculture will be ready
to try out for the various contests.
The winners will represent the Mil
ford Chapter at the State N. F. A.
Convention that is being held at the
State College at Dover on April 2S
and 20.
The State contests will result in
the final elimination of boys and
place those who are to represent the
State at the national convention,
which is being held this year at Bor-
dentown. N. j., in August. One OF
the feature attractions of the nation
al convention will be day spent at
the New York World Fair.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
Fellowship Class

The thirtieth anniversary of the
Fellowship Glass was held in the
Sunday school room on Tuesday eve
ming, February IA. There were about
rs people present. Dinner was serv-
ed at $50 o'clock by the Friendship
Glass. The tables were beautifully
arranged with centerpieces of snap
dragons and Valentine decorations
of hearts, Cupids and red candles.
The unique place cards were the
work of members of the Fellowship
Glass.
Mrs. Num-, teacher of the class,
presided and gave the opening talk.
Song, Those Evening Bells" by
Mrs. Archer and Miss Lydia Abbott.
Reading, Across the Years from
1909 to 1885," by Mrs. Arcadia In
gram. Song by members of the Fell
lowship Glass. Instrumental trio by
Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs, Mrs. Hurley
and Mrs. Barrett. Instrumental duet
by Mrs. Riggs and Miss Messick.
Mrs. Num- then called on l. d.
Short and Mrs. Short DR.. Herson
and Mr.. Messick, each Of whom re-
sponded with interesting topics.
Mrs. Willis recited "The Sacred
Flame" and the meeting closed with
a beautiful candlelight service which
included a memorial to the deceased
members of the class and tribute
of appreciation to those who are
carrying on the work.
All sang the class song, "Blest he
the Tie That Binds" and God be
With You Till We Meet Again"
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
KENT FIREMEN MEET
AT HARRINGTON
tcOntlnusd rrum Rirss Pasel

Hopkins, Magistrate Joshua Smith
police officers and members of the
Harrington Council, State Senator
Earl Sylvester, and State Represen-
tatives Fred Brown and Elwood
Leach, of Wilmington.
A surprise gift, large easy chair,
was presented to former Fire Chief
George w. Cain of Harrington. Chief
Cain served as head of the Harring-
ton fire unit for about ten years, re-
signing to move on a farm near that
town.
AS the business session opened, 1t
was noted by roll call that every
company in the county was repre-
sented. The County Dance Commit
tee reported the coming dance would
earn more than 500 for the asso-
citation.
Chief Tom Baker of Dover. county
fire recorder, reported a decrease In
alarms since the first of the year.
H. C. Tee. c. w. Johnson and Fred
Burke were selected on a committee
to arrange for the next annual La
dies Night. Harrington and Fred
erica offered to be hosts.
A movement is on foot to compile
a record of equipment owned by
each company.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
SURPRISE PARTY

A surprise birthday party was CIV
en- in honor of Charles J. Ingram on
February 20 at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Ernest Tatman of
near Milford. Among those present
were Mrs. Charles Ingram, Mrs. Ka-
tie Ingram, Paynter Ingram, Wilson
Ingram, John Alfred Ingram and Mr..
and Mrs. George L. johnson and
children, Charles and John, of Hous-
ton; Mrs. Edna Argo and children,
John and Winona, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Tatman. Mrs. Nelson Griffith
and son Joseph, of Milford; Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Reynolds and children,
Jane, William and Mary Ann, Eu-
gene Murphy and Charles Warren of
Slaughter Neck. After spending
delightful evening, refreshments
were served.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
kIWANIS NOTES

Last Tuesday evening amid festive
of the approaching celebration of the
birth of a great American, George
Washington, the champion of the in
dependence that we of this genera
tion are privileged to enjoy.
The local club was host to large
delegation of visitors and guests who
desired to contribute to royal recep-
tion accorded Superintendent John
r. Fader of the State Police Depart
ment, who was the guest speaker OF
the evening. Superintendent Fader is
one of the principal exponents of the
campaign that is being conducted for
highway safety throughout the ma
tion, and by his efforts and those
who are associated with him in this
cause, the fatalities on the highways
of the State were reduced by thirty
five per cent last year. He emphasize
ed the fact that this reduction was
made possible through the educa-
tiOnal campaign to make the motor
ing public safety conscious" and
the courteous assistance of the mem-
bers of the State police, approXi-
mately 25 of whom are on duty at all
times. cooperating with and caution
ing the motoring public to drive
carefully and by so doing make the
highways of Delaware the safest
place in the world to drive a car.
Superintendent Fader, himself, ac-
tive in the work of n service club.
was very complimentary in his ref
erence to the fine spirit of cOopera-
tion being manifested by all of the
service clubs in the State and in con-
clusion expressed the hope that all
pedestrians and motorists would be-
come so conscious of the hazards Of
travelling on the highway that they
will be continually reminded of the
rights of their fellow-traveler and
thus bring about greater reduction
in highway fatalities.
Joseph Kirby was in charge of the
program for the evening and intro
duced the speakers and the visitors.
In addition to Superintendent Fador
other guests for dinner were J. Har-
vey Dickey. Newark; Edwin Layton,
president of the Kiwanis in Bridge
vile; Mr.. Higgins. member of the
Seaford Club: Lyle Mould. Dover
Club: John Holloway. field auditor
of the Delaware Unemployment |
Compensation Commission. Harring-
ton. and Joshua Bennett. member of
the State Highway Police.
Edwin Layton. president Of the
new Kiwanis Club recently instituted |
in Bridgeville. invited the members
of the local club to attend their
charter night dinner to be held on
March 16.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
SHORE LEAGUE VOTES
TO OPEN SEASON MAY 1

The Eastern Shore Baseball League
held a meeting in Easton at Avon
Hotel. Saturday afternoon, February
IL. The directors voted TO open the
season on May 4 and close Labor
Day. At previous meeting the diree-
tors voted to play double-headers on
Sundays. This was rescinded at the
meeting on Sunday after much argu-
ment.
Centreville reported tina; the newly
organized Queen Anne's Sports Ac-
tivities. Inc" fostering the club for
this season was progressing in its
organization. They reported that
much money had already been raised.
and one man of means has guaran-
tced that the club will function this
season in spite of the fact that the
Philadelphia Nationals have decided
rot TO operate in Cenreville this
season. Centreville is seeking a
working agreement with some major
league club whereby they can get
players.
Discussion of Sunday baseball
hinged about the situation in Sails
hurry. where the games were not
rlayed on Sunday last season. A bill
before the legislature, if passed. will
permit Salisbury to play on Sundays
this season.
Milford and Dover wanted the
schedule made out so that clubs play
ing on Sundays at any town should
play again on Mondays. This was ad-
,,anoad cO tbat tho nala Wara elm he
could play a double header on Sum
days by moving up the Monday
games to Sunday. This was voted
down.
The directors voted to use the
regulation ball adopted by the major
leagues.
The question of scorekeepers was
brought up. These. according to a
ruling of an official. are to be ap-
pointed by the president of the lea
que and ousted by him if necessary.
They are to be paid a stated sum,
the amount of which was not def
nitely decided on.
The meeting adjourned until the
committee is ready to re-
port. President Russell presided.
A blanket insurance was entered
into by most of the clubs of the
league to give a two-way protection
to the clubs against damages. Eas-
ton entered this group. which insures
the players while in transit as well
as the club on the field.
The schedule will provide for seven
playing days q week.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
BIRTHDAY DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Peet enter
tanned their family and friends TO
duck dinner on Sunday. February
10. Those present were Miss Elean-
or G. Hammond. of Wilmington. I'd
die Ward Of Harrington. John NJ.
Peet of Camden, N. j., Paris Peet of
Wilmington, Miss Dorothy NJ. Peet
of Wilmington. The occasion was in
honor of Mrs. Peet's birthday and
very enjoyable time was had by all.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
DELAWARE EGG CLUB
ACTIVE ASSOCIATION
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NNeAeSa AAoaA Ehoe EAb0f
to the producers of white eggs.
which are demanded on most of the
eastern markets. The members must
have at least 400 in their flock and
ship under the egg club label. At
present the club is shipping $500
cases per month to the eastern mar
kets. Officers state that each case,
in their opinion, is bringing at least
one dollar more per case than be-
fore the organization was formed.
because they are being standardiz-
ed.
With Delaware ranking first in
brOiler production and but few
states outranking 1t in hatcheries,
there is a tendency to produce eggs
of high production for the hatcher
les and the general market trade.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
DREAMY DRIVING
OFTEN is FATAL
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"a good operator should be able
to drive several cars at one time:"
he should be able to anticipate the
bovements of an automobile immed-
lately in front of him. behind hin,,
and on either side, and at the same
time have his own car under full
control, so that he can take immed-
late action to avoid any accident
producing sitaution arising from
sudden movements, such as cutting
in, slowing-down, stopping, and
passing on the wrong side, that may
be made by other drivers. If he is
mentally asleep or If he allows his
attention to be distracted in any
way, he cannot act properly or
quickly enough in emergencies.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
WEDDINGS
JEFFERSON JEFFERSON

JEFFERSON JEFFERSON
Miss Helen Russell Jefferson,
daughter of Mrs. Joseph Short. of
Milton, and Joseph Russell Jeffer-
son, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ralph
Jefferson, of Smyrna, were married
in Milford on February Is, 1899, by
the Rev. John Jackson Brown, Jr.
Mrs. jefferson is a graduate of the
Milford Emergency Hospital Train
ing School for Nurses. Mr.. Jefferson
is a graduate of Smyrna High
School, the University of Delaware,
and attended Beacon College and
the University of Kentucky. He is a
member of Theta Chi Fraternity.
Mr.. jefferson is connected with
Swift and Company. After trip to
Florida, Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson will
reside in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
BIRTHDAY DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert Jefferson and
son of Prime Hook Neck entertained
relatives at turkey dinner on Sun
day, February ~. in honor of Clin-
ton Lofiand's birthday. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton LOf-
land of Wilmington. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Everett Lofland of Dover, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Vincent. Mrs. John Lof-
land of Milton and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Warrington and family Of
near IlaWes
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
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CLIFTON

CLIFTON
Mrs. Mary L. Clifton, age Al years,
passed away Saturday, February iS,
1889, in the Milford Memorial Hos
pital. after only few weeks illness.
She is survived by her husband,
George Clifton, and four children.
Mrs. Harry Jones of near Oakley;
Elsie, Elmer and Ethel at home; one
brother. Wilmer Scott, and a half
brother. Edward Scott; also a half
sister. Alma Scott of Philadelphia.
She was a daughter of the late John
and Elizabeth Scott. Funeral SER
vices were held on Tuesday at 1880
p. m. from Hardesty's Funeral
Home. Rev. Bowers of Georgetown
officiating. Interment in Bridgeville
cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1909 Files of
the Milford Chronicle

AlonzO Morris who has been vis-
iting in Milford for the past two
weeks, has returned to PHILADELPHIA.
Clifford Milbourne and sister
Mary, of FELTON,, were the guests OF
Miss Nellie Hugg on Sunday.
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Great Sachem Baker has been re-
quested to call a meeting of the
Great Council of the Improved Or
der of Red Men to be held on April
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The Red Mems Fraternal Home of
Delaware has secured an option on
the property, which contains 2S
rooms and is surrounded by Is acres
of land.
E. A. Hearn, of Minnesota, visited
his brother, w. ]. Hearn, at Lincoln
this week. This is Mr.. Hearn,s first
visit to Delaware in forty years.
Since his departure from Sussex
county, Delaware, he has been in
nearly all the States of the Union.
finally settling in Minnesota.
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George Mills, of Cedar Neck,
caught a large skunk this week and
sold the large hide to 7. Thad Wind
sor. Very few of this specie are ever
caught around here. 81 - oau uIEs
At the session of the Legislature
on Thursday afternoon, when a mo-
tion was made for adjournment at
$3.50 o'clock, Representative Hudson
objected. He said that the down.
State members had to remain in Do
yer until after five o'clock on ac-
count of the train schedules, and he
thought that the other members
should remain for a late session. 1t
resulted in the session holding until
4:35 o'clock, during which time
much valuable and important busi-
ness received attention. This was
the longest business session during
the sitting.
A celebrated Delaware farm
changed hands last week. 1t is the
Thomas b. Coursey farm including a
mill, known throughout the State as
Courseys Mill. The farm has lately
been owned by L. c. Leonard, and
was sold to Edward Rattray of New
Hampshire for $1,000 cash. The new
owner will remove to the farm
which is located between Milford
and FELTON,. in the early spring.
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The Vinyard Shipbuilding Com
pany has contracted with New York
parties to build large harbor tug
boat of the following dimensions:
keel, 90 feet; beam, 30 feet; depth
of hold. 81a feet; length over all. 103
feet. The boat is to be constructed
of Delaware white oak and Virginia
pine and is to be completed by early
summer.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
BILL TO INCREASE
TRACK TAKE LAW
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which will increase the revenue the
State derives from the sport.
The Governor also signed Rep
resentative George w. Rhodes bill
which authorizes the presiding OFF,
Ger of the Senate and House each to
name a committee of three to serve
as a commission to furnish the new
Hall of Records. An appropriation
of 100000 is authorized with which
to purchase furniture and air condi-
hOning equipment.
Governor McMullen signed Sena-
tor George r. Clark's two bills, one
putting trackless trOlleys to be used
in Wilmington in the same category
as electric trOlleys for purposes of
taxation and the other making 1t
possible to have trackless trolleys
the same width as electric trolleys
for the comfort and convenience of
passengers.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24

Mrs. Sue Clark, of Camden, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Postles Hammond
returned home on Monday after
spending ten days in the South.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George Goodrich, of
Nazareth, Pa, were Sunday guests
of DR.. and Mrs. Walter L. Grier.
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Miss Jennie West, of Frankford. is
spending some time with her sister.
Mrs. o. V. James and DR.. James.
Ralph Workman has returned
home after spending the past five
weeks in Baltimore and Washington,
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Mr. and Mrs. Byron Gibson and
two children returned from a two
weeks trip to Florida on Saturday.
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Miss Sally Ann Short, of George
town, was the weekend guest of her
grandmother, Mrs. F. Burgette Short.
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On Wednesday evening, February
Is. Catherine Rogers gave a Valen-
tine party for her Sunday school
class. There were 2S present
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Miss Margaret Smith of Hazleton,
Pa. niece of Mrs. Causey Donovan,
has been with them for three weeks
helping to care for Mr.. Donovan,
who has been ill., At the present
time Mr.. Donovan remains critically
i'll.
Stephen Overington, of London.
England, and DR.. Pierre Castan OF
Zurich. Switzerland, associated
with the Amalgamated Dental Com
pany. spent some time in town on
business with The L. D. Caulk Com
pany.
Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel DeTrey of
Zurich, Switzerland. who were the
guests Of Mrs. Frank l.. Grier. left
on Saturday. Before sailing for Eu-
rope they will spend some time in
Florida and other cities in the
South.
Miss Amelia Donovan who has
been spending the past month in
Miami. Florida, was called home last
week to nurse her father. Andrew
Donovan, who is quite i'll in the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital. Friends of
Mr.. Donovan will be glad to know
he is improving.
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Captain W. J. r. Shepherd. man
aging director of the Amalgamated
Dental Company of London, has
been the guest of DR.. G. Layton
Grier for the past week. The Anal
gamated Dental Company is the lar
gest dental company of the world.
having branch houses throughout
the world.
Colonel and Mrs. W. E. Lank at !
tended the reception and banquet
held in honor of the Commander-in-
Chief Thomas W. Payne, U. S. w. ",
at Baltimore last week, 1t being his
official visit to the Department of
Maryland, U. S. w. V. Commander
Payne was accompanied by his wife,
who is a member of the auxiliary.
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Miss Marjorie Faix. s Kings high
way. Milford. was among the under
classmen who were chosen as
pages for the annual JuniorSenior
Prom Weekend at Wilson College
last Friday and Saturday. The prom
anade itself. by tradition dinner
dance. took place Friday night.
md an informal dance was scheduled
Tor Saturday night. They are part
Df the series of formal and informal
dances held at Wilson each year.
Miss Faix is one of fifteen freshmen
whom upperclassmen selected to
serve as pages at the two events.
She is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
August F. FaiX-
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
DEARMAN = RUST

Miss Dorothy F. Rust, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Rust and
Charles W. Dearman, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Dearman. both Of near
Greenwood. were quietly married on
Saturday morning. February II. 1889
at o'clock a. m. at the parsonage
in Denton, Md. by Rev. Thomas ].
Huntington.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
KENT ORCHARDISTS
RECEIVE SPRAY NOTES
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growers use a 6-6-100 Bordeaux
with a 8 per cent oil emulsion. II
terrapin scale is present, the oil
content of this spray should be in
creased to 4 per cent, and II COM
mercial oil products are substituted
for these lubricating oil emulsion,
they should be used according to
recommendation by the manufac-
turers.
Growers are cautioned to apply
these sprays only when the trees are
dorman and when the air tempera-
ture is above 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
No fungicide or insecticide spray
will give satisfactory results unless
thorough and timely coverage Is OBJ
tanned.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
SUSSEX NATL. FARM
LOAN ASSN. TO MEET
tcOntlnued from First Pass1

son, Lewes; Anna B. Moore, Reho-
both; Thomas F. B. Short, George
town; Norman c. Hedges, Laurel {;
Edward L. McCabe, Selbyville.
Mr.. Vaughn stated that an official
of the Federal Land Bank of Balti-
more would be present to discuss
new legislation or operating poll
cies affecting the association.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24
HOUSTON

The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
at the home of ]. Howard Thistle
wood next Thursday evening. March
2. A good attendance is desired. I'M
portant business will be discussed.
Milford chronicle., 1939-02-24

the members are to be the guests,
Mrs. NAPLES hopes for good at
tendance. The next week will be
Music Day. Mrs. Davis r. Grier will
have three members Of the Whining
ton School of Music present who will
play for an hour. bringing much Of
the best in the world of music. All
members will not want to miss either
Of these days.