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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03
Robinettes Presented
In Local r e C tia |

The Roblnettes. a musical aggre-
cation composed OF young girls
were presented last Sunday after.
noon at the Second Baptist church
Ypsilanti. Michigan, and were
greeted by a large and apprecia-
tive audience.
At the conclusion OF the recital
the artists were invited TO return
at an early date and appear in a
recital at the Ypsilanti high school
They will also sing at the convo-
cation ceremonies OF the Baptist
Training school, at the Christian
center, Detroit. June g. also at
Emanuel Baptist church. Forl
street, near Livernois, Sunday
June 5.
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Reid. we'll
known local musician. is director
OF the Robinettes aggregation.
JOIN THE N. A. A. {. p.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03
Home Makers Club
Installs New Officers

The installation OF officers OF the
Derricotte Home Makers club was
held Wednesday, May II. In the
beautiful club rooms OF the Lucy
Thurman YWCA. Many ladies'
were present, in attractive spring
attire.
Mrs. Aldne Mathis, chairman OF
the program committee. presented
a very entertaining program. Those
participating included Mrs. II. Dix
on, piano solo: Mrs. Sarah Watts.
reading; Mrs. Aurel Catlin, chair
man OF Home Relations committee
OF Metropolitan Detroit and guest
speaker. talk. THE Work OF the
YWCA and the Home Relations
Committee: Mrs. V. Jackson. piano
solo; and Mrs. Liberia Woodfork,
guest artist. two musical selec-
lions.
Mrs. Rosa Gragg installed the
Officers in an impressive manner,
and made an eloquent address.
Remarks were made by the offi-
GERS. after which Mrs. V. Kilgore,
Courtesy chairman. introduced
Mrs. King. OF the committee, who In
turn presented the president with
a gorgeous bouquet OF spring fiow-
ers.
Officers installed were: Mrs. LEILA
Mae Hendricks, president; Mrs. Ed
ma Perry. first vice president: Mrs.
Aldine Mathis. second vice: Mrs.
Eloise. recording secretary: Mrs
Sarah Watts. assistant recording
secretary: Mrs. Elizabeth Ballmay
corresponding secretary; Mrs. r. d.
Shamberger. treasurer; and Mrs
Susie Johnson. auditor.
Prior to the installation, a brief
business session was held and
plans made for the annual break
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03

Mrs. Reeves. $50 Benton street.
was hostess 10 La-Nong- Sha-Long
club at its last meeting. Members
made 6nal plans for their "hotcha
jamboree" party, 10 be given at
9l5 +. Warren avenue.
Officers and members OF the club
are: Mrs. j. Tuggle. president:
Mrs. NJ. Jefferson. vice president:
Mrs. O. hughes, secretary: Miss
knight, corresponding secretary:
Mrs. X. Morris. Mrs. G. Anderson
Miss b. Culp. Miss G. Haynes. Mrs
Reeves. Mrs. Mckay, and Mrs. l..
Houghton.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03
Tai a-Win-Go Girls

The Ta-ta-win- go Girls we're en-
ierained May 26 at the home OF
Mrs. Sue Dobbs, 5S43 John r.
After brief business period.
cards were played. first prize be-
Ing captured by Mrs. Novella Les
ter: second, Mrs. Selma BELL;
third. Mrs. Dorothy Logan. The
hostess served delicious menu.
The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. Alice Frazier, 1904 John
II. street.
OFFICERS and members of the club
include Mrs Dorothy Logan, presi-
dent: Mrs. Selma Bell. vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Ethel Ray, secretary;
Mrs Ernestine Vance. treasurer;
Mrs A. Frazier. business manager.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03

\. The Lone Star Social club met
last Thursday night with Mrs. Win
ME Davis as hostess. After the us
ual business, social hour was
enjoyed, followed by delicious
chicken supper.
Mrs. Madeline Stubbs. OF Gamer
on avenue, was visitor.
Members OF the club were re-
Gently saddened by the passing OF
Mrs. Roberta Love, faithful mem
Der.
The next meeting will he at the
home OF Mrs. Ben Hart. on Mt.
Elliott.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03
Spring Musical To Be
Offered BY Miller Hi

a spring concert Will he present.
I'd by the Music department OF Mil
Ter high school, Monday. June 3.
also Wednesday, June :. at 1880 p.
m. and on Thursday, June S. at s
p m.
The symphony orchestra. ne
hand. the quartet and numerous
soloists OF the school will coniri-
huie TO the three performances
which will be under the direction OF
Miss Hulda Martin, Morris Golden
berg, and Louis Cabrera
An invitation is extended 10 the
public.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03

Mrs Lucille Walker. and many 9TH
ers. The Detroit Negro Opera COM
pany will continue 10 work on
Carmen which they will present
later.
The Sophisticates will give Q
sport dance June >. from 10 II
a. the Twelve Horsemen's club. All
are invited.
The YMBC will give "gradus-
ton ball June 25 at the Mayfair
The Cardinals club gave dance
Sunday al Artistic ballroom. Clos
ter Current furnished music A
few OF those present included Eliza
beth Turner. Percy Jack. Mildred
Lindsay Maxwell Miller. Marian
stewart, Mary Berry. Alvin Gill;
ard. John Evans. and others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03
You Can't Losel
Money-Back Guarantee

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get genuine Nadinoiai Don't trust
your loveliness 70 any unknown sub
stitute. Every cent you pay for Nadi-
nola is refunded II you're not fully
satisfied. AT all drug stores. Soc
large money saving sire. Si.oo.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03

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saying Unlike most creams. Nadinola
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shade. loosens blackheads. clears up
surface pimples and other externally
caused blemishes. Soon you'll zee q
marvellous Improvement.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03

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Illness because they take infinite
pains 20 care for Il. Most girls have
much greater beauty than they even
suspect And il frequently isn't bit
hard TO bring It out It's the duty Of
every girl TO try. for the sake Of
her own happiness.
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women 70 envy your DO you want
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Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
MRS. WIN. MARSHALL
HEADS CANCER GROUP
Week OF April 20 VIII BE Week To
Aid Worthy Cause Here

The Women's Field Army of the
American Society for the Control of
Cancer. which did such a fine piece
of work last year. is again asking
for support locally. as well as ma
tionally. Mrs. William Marshall. the
local chairman, has announced that
the week of April % will be the time
for special effort. Those who helped
with solicitations and those who
gave subscriptions are conscious of
the fact that the disease knows no
let up and the fighting against 1t
must go on just as vigorously. Each
Wednesday at $3.50 over WDEL dur
ing April there will be a broadcast
of some of the outstanding educa-
tional features of the program for
cancer control No less a person
than Mrs. Franklin d. Roosevelt has
urged the cooperation of everyone in
this modern crusade in which she
says:
''The Women's Field Army of the
American Society for the Control of
Cancer is doing good work against
one of the most serious disease
threats to health and life. Through
meetings. radio programs, and con-
CTnrn to Page 8. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14

April 26 to have only a skeleton
force for clerks and other employees.
After reconvening it Is unlikely any
measures will be considered other
than those which may be vetoed. he
said. There is apparently a growing
sentiment among members of the
Senate and House against passing
any more measures to change con-
troll Of State departments.
Observers predicted Wednesday
that with the exception of the bill to
set up Department of Elections for
New Castle County and abolish the
Wilmington Department of Elections
it is doubtful whether the Republi-
cans who control tthe Senate and
House will be able to pass any more
Similar legislation. This forecast
came Wednesday afternoon when
Senator Alden P. Short. Republican.
of Georgetown. voted with the six
Democratic senators against Senator
Burton S. Heals bill to take from
the Governor the right to appoint
State detectives and place the power
in the hands of the attorney-general
The bill was passed by the Senate
(Turn 70 Pare g. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
CAPT. r. c. HOLCOMB
SPEAKER AT IA MEET
Retired Naval 0fficer Gave Instruc-
tive Talk On Syphilis

A very interesting and instructive
lecture, accompanied by showing
pertinent lantern slides, was given in
the high school auditorium by Cap
tain Richmond C. Holcomb. U. S. ~,
retired, on the subject "The Anti
guilty of Syphilis or an Old Prude
Emerges from a Conspiracy of Si-
lence."
Captain Holcomb traced syphilis
from present times backward into
the dawn of history by contemporary
writings which included that which
recited the havoc. wrought amongst
the Israelites and the tribes contact
ed in their wanderings as set forth
by biblical text and confirmed by
the writings of pagan authors. The
conditions and influences which
heretofore tended to make syphilis
neglected and unmentioned disease
were recited and the counter infu-
ences which now after centuries of
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Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
FIRE
AT GEORGETOWN
Early Morning Blaze Last
Week Levels HudsOn's
Bakery.
REBUILDING STARTS

One of the most disastrous fires
that Georgetown has experienced in
IS years occurred at 1880 O'Clock on
Thursday morning of last week when
the plant Of Hudson. Inc. one of the
largest baking plants between Phil
adelphia and Richmond, Va. was al
most totally destroyed. entailing a
loss OF about $4,000. The origin of
the fire is unknown. but there is a
belief. it is said, on the part of the
officers, that it might have been of
incendiary origin.
Anthony L. Hudson. general man
ager and proprietor. together with
Mrs. Hudson are said to have been
in Philadelphia at the time. He knew
nothing of the fire until Informed by
long distance telephone. The fire
was discovered by Joseph Ho!son.
night watchman for Layton. Inc.
about a block away. Immediately an
alarm was given to the french VINO
within a short time responded to the
call. Rushing to the scene they soon
ascertained that one engine was not
sufficient to cope with the situation
and within a short time a second en-
sine was called into play. For halt
an hour. with six big streams OF wa
ter playing on the flames. they SEEM
ed to make but little progress
CTurn To Pags s. Pleased
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
LEGION AUXILIARY TO
HOLD MEETING HERE
Department Chairman To Address
Group At Grange April 19

The department chairman of child
welfare. Mrs. c. NJ. Dillon. of Will
mington. will hold a meeting in the
Grange Hall. Milford. Wednesday,
April 10.
Mrs. Kathryn Trent. supervisor of
public health nursing service of the
State Board of Health. will address
the meeting. She will give the his
tory of this work and its inception
and results.
Department officers attending this
meeting other than Mrs. Dillon. will
he the state president, Mrs Katharine
Murphy of New Castle. National Com
mittee Woman Mrs. Calvin After
bach of Georgetown. and one repre-
sentative from each unit in the state.
This will be a very interesting and
instructive meeting to anyone inter
ested i'm child welfare.
Milford Unit feels proud to enter
tain group of women working for
the betterment of home life for the
unfortunate children throughout the
3tate.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
Assembly Hopes
To Finish Its Work
Some Time Tonighl
G. o. p. Hopes OF Taking OUer Any More Bureaus
Seen Dim; Senator Alden P. Short Votes With
Democrats Against Attorney General Naming
State Detectives Instead Of Governor

Former State Senator Ebe H.
Chandler. now chairman of the Re
publican State Committee, said We'd
nesday afternoon It is the purpose
Of the Assembly to adjourn today.
Friday. April II. He said in all prob
ability necessary bills will have been
passed by this afternoon or early
evening.
A ten-day recess would be taken.
Il Is planned during this period to
hold perfunctOry sessions Of the
Senate and House for the purpose
of receiving any vetoed bills which
Governor Richard C. McMullen may
return during that time. These will
be held until the Legislature recon-
venes about April rs when vetoed
bills. If any. will be considered and
repassed. II possible. After that 1t
will be decided whether to keep the
Legislature alive for the next two
years by so or 80 day adOurnments
as has been urged by several of the
members.
Will Reduce Stan
Mr.. Chandler said It is proposed
to pay off the attaches Friday and
that when the Assembly reconvenes
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
HOUSE PASSES
MOTOR BILL
Also Passes Measure Gre
ating Commission To
Handle Funds.
VETO IS OVERRIDEN

The House of Representatives on
Monday in rapid succession passed a
bill setting up a three member COM
mission to distribute s519.S22 to fire
companies and welfare institutions,
and passed the Motor Vehicle De-
partment transfer bill over the veto
of Governor Richard c. McMullen.
On both actions. the votes were
along strictly party lines.
The three member commission
plan would defeat the Democratic
bloc's attempt to prevent these ap-
propriations as long as the Repub-
lican Party favored the so-called rip
per legislation.
In answer to warnings by Demo-
Gratis that the passage of the bill
might result in court action. Repre-
sentative Henry VI. Candy replied;
ANY man who tries to stop an
appropriation to hospitals and fire
companies by court action will find
himself a very unpopular man."
The commission named would
comprise Pierre s. dupont. r. r. NJ.
Carpenter. and Irenee dupont who
would serve without pay.
While there was some discussion
on the House floor attending the
commission bills passage. there was
no debate when the motor vehicle
transfer bill was called
up Cor action. II would transfer
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Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
CADNER DEATH LAID
TO MILFORD MAN
Howard Collins, Jr., Held In County
Jail In Default OF Bond

Howard Collins, Jr., of Milford,
was held in the county jail in de-
fault of bond. following his arrest
Monday on e charge of involuntary
manslaughter In connection with the
hit-run death of William Cadner, 20
years old, at Milford. on Tuesday of
last week.
Police charge Collins was the
driver of the car which struck and
killed Cadner at Front and Mont
gomery streets. and continued on
without giving aid.
Officer Wilson Moore said Collins
admitted being a passenger in a car
i'm that district at the time of the
accident. but denied he had been
driving. Officers Andrew Kosci and
Moore of Milford investigated the
case.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
COUNCIL VOTES $4,000
FOR NEW FIRE TRUCK
Sum VIII Aid Firemen To Pay on
Indebtedness

Milford City Council. at a meeting
held in the council chamber, Tues
day evening, April IL, voted the sum
Of $4,000 to the Carlisle Fire COM
pany. of Milford. to apply on the IN
debtedness incurred by the recent
purchase of a new American-La-
France pumper. At the March meet
ing. council was asked by represen-
tatives of the fire company for 81
900 to help defray the cost OF the
equipment. At that time it was
thought best to inquire of the City
Solicitor George Fisher. regarding
the legality of such a payment. Mr..
Fisher. who was present at the meet
ing Tuesday night. advised council
that such a payment to the fire COM
pany was in order.
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Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
STATE P. 7. A. TO
MEET AT DELMAR
TOM ORROW
Educational Progress In
Delaware In Last Twen-
ty Years To Be Theme.
ALL DAY PROGRAM
DIR. Paul r. Mort, PrOmi-
nent Educator, Will Re-
view Achievements.

Educational progress in Delaware
within twenty-year period will be
the theme of the annual meeting of
the State Parent-Teacher Associa-
tion to be held in the Delmar Public
School on Saturday, April Is. DR..
H. V. Holloway. State Superintendent
of Public instruction, and Burton P.
Fowler. president of the Delaware
Citizens Association, will review the
States progress. Delaware's achieve
ments as viewed from the national
standpoint will be presented by DR..
Paul r. Mort. recognized throughout
the United States as an authority in
the field of educational evaluation.
The morning program will in
clude reports by committee chair
men. and an address by Mrs. Sophia
l.. Fahs, director Of elementary ed
ucation in the School of Riverside
Church. New York City, widely
known as editor of materials used in
progressive church schools through
out the country, and author of Be
ginning of Earth and Sky" and BE
ginning of Life and Death"
Book and toy exhibits, prepared
by groups of parents with the as
sistance of Mrs. w. Fl. Morgan child
guidance specialist, as part of the
parents exposition developed by the
education committee of the Will
mington New Century Club in March
will be a feature of the days pro-
gram.
The girls glee club of the Delmar
school, under the direction of Miss
Charlotte H. Adams. will provide
musical selections at the beginning
of the afternoon session
A committee of which Mrs. Emily
Pritchett Is chairman. Is planning
to provide for the luncheon needs OF
the visiting delegates.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
SEN. TOWNSEND'S
GRANDSON KILLED
Boys Skull Fractured; !;
Believed To Have Slip
ped While Climbing.
LIKED TO CLIM B

Paul L. Townsend. 3rd. five-year-
old grandson Of Senator John G.
Townsend. Jr., was found dying ON
the fiagstone patio of his home, 1874
Thirtieth street, N. w., Washington.
Nd. c., at $40 p. M. last Friday.
The child's skull had been frac-
tured and he died in Emergency
Hospital, Washington, without re-
gaining consciousness.
May Have Fallen
Apparently the boy had climbed
tree to a high wall around the
patio and from there had scrsm-
bIed to the roof Of his home.
The child's injuries we're of such
gravity they couud have been In
fiicted in 2O-foot fall. the distance
from the roof to the fagstOnes. DR..
Joseph S. Wall reported.
A nursemaid, Susan Hargis, found
the child unconscious and summon
ed his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul L..
Townsend. The child died less than
an hour after he was found.
Liked To Climb
Neighbors told police the little
boy had a prediction for climbing
to high places and that less than a
week ago his nursemaid had found
him walking along the gutter of the
roof
Police said they believed the
youngster had been swining on iron
guard rails along the roof gutter
when he lost his balance and plung-
ed to the fagstone walk.
Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald
was called to investigate.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
DOVER GARDEN DAY
TO BE HELD MAY 6
Annual Event Is Expected To Attract
Host of Visitors

Members of the Dover Garden Club
have completed arrangements for the
annual celebration Of Dover Day
which will take place May from IL
a. m. to S p. m. standard time. Be-
cause of the widespread interest in
the event, 1t is always held on Sat
urday to permit visitors from remote
places to make the pilgrimage in
leisurely fashion.
Dover is considered one Of the
principal centers Of antiquarian and
historic interest on the Atlantic sea-
board and many Of its old houses,
public buildings and gardens are Op-
ened on Dover Day.
Members of the Garden Club, clad
in colonial costumes, serve as hos
tesses at the various loan exhibits
of silver. glass, portraits, furniture
and the like. Proceeds are for the
organizations public Improvement
fund.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
IONIE COUNCIL
RAISED OFFICERS
MONDAY EVENING
Nellie Lynch Selected AS
POcahOntas For Th e
Ensuing Term.
FIRST TO OWN HALL
Emma Bennett, Outgoing
POcahOntas, Had Very
Successful Term.

The most cOlorful and elaborate
installation ceremonial ever held in
Milford took place in the new coun-
Gil chambers of Ionic Council, No
13. d. OF p. last Monday evening.
when the officers for the ensuing
term were raised to their respective
stations by Deputy Pocahontas Ida
Lindale of Saguache Council. No. g.
of Magnolia.
The following officers we're rails
ed: Prophecies, Emma Bennett; Po-
cahOntas, Nellie Lynch; winona, Lu-
lu Coffin; Powhatan, Nora Jefferson; /;
first scout. Ruth Mariner; second
scout, Cora Killen; first warrior.
Katherine Wilkerson; second war
rior, Helen Wright; third warrior.
Elizabeth Hayes; fourth warrior,
Mary Vierick; first councillor. Mabel
Manlove; second councillor, Nora
Donovan; first runner. Dora Mae
Elton; second runner, Vina MalOn-
ey; guard Of tepee. Edith NJ. Hall;
guard of forest, Marie Worthington;
keeper of waHpum, Lillian Parker;
collector Of wampum. Lulu Walls;
keeper of records. Edith r. Hall;
pianist, Olive Emory.
This was the first time a raising
of officers was held In the new hall.
which was recently purchased from
the Avenue NJ. e. Church. The build
ing was formerly used as a church
chapel. BY the acquisition of this
building Ionic Council leads the Po-
cahontas in the State Of Delaware by
being the first council to own home
Of their own.
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Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
PLAZA THEATRE
REOPENING WAS
AGREAT SUCCESS
Nothing B ut Favorable
Comment Heard From
Vast Crowds Attending.
PETTYJOHN SPEAKS
First Ticket Was Purchas-
ed By Paul Lynch Of
Near Lincoln City.

After three months of renovation
and rebuilding the New Plaza The
atre, Milford. was opened again on
Saturday last and those who attend
ed gave exclamations of surprise and
delight at the great transformation
that had taken place.
Nothing but favorable comment
was heard from the vast crowds that
attended the afternoon and evening
shows.
Every show has taxed the theatre
to capacity which has demonstrated
the universal acclaim to the wave Of
the popular endorsement that has
met the efforts to give lower Della
ware one of the most up-to-date
amusement houses in the East. =
At the opening afternoon shows =
line one-half block in length waited
to purchase tickets and this rush
has been the condition ever since
which has taxed the new force Of
trained attendents to the limit.
The first ticket was purchased by
Paul Lynch, of near Lincoln, and
this ticket has been secured and will
be kept by Mayor Harry Pettyjohn
as a souvenir.
The dedication address was made
by Mayor Pettyjohn who compli-
mented the Schine Corporation for
their attainment here, and the local
management for the ease and eff
cient handling of the opening event,
The following comments were
made by a few prominent citizens OF
Milford who attended the shows:
William V. Sipple, President Of
Milford Trust Company: Great
credit to the town; very beautiful.
and the town should be back Of 1t. I"
Mayor Harry Pettyiohp; Wopder-
full theatre, best on the shore, the
seating and projection as fine as |
have ever seen"
DIR. Walter Grier of The L. ID.
CauIk Company: Every beautiful and
something of which the people OF
this community should be proud"
Samuel C. Evans, jeweler: The
interior effect artistic and subdued.
Very much improved by the larger
projection and screen, but I greatly
miss the music of the organ"
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Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
STATE BIBLE CLASSES
TO MEET HERE APRIL 22
Federation VIII Hold Convention In
VI. r. Church

The Delaware Federation of Mems
Bible Glasses will hold its eighth an
nual convention next Saturday. April
% at Milford in the Milford NJ. P.
Church.
The afternoon session will start at
2:15 o'clock: banquet. 5:45 p. M;
evening session at 1880 o'clock.
The general convention committee
is composed of C. S. Elliott. chair
man; R. E. Pettyjohn. vice chair
man: E. P. Turner. w. G. Adams. II.
S. Glanding and NJ. R. wilkins.
Features
Interesting open discussions d.
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