Milford chronicle., 1939-04-14
GEORGETOWN
Hitchens.kinC

of Mr.. and Mrs. John nj. Kitchens
of near Georgetown, and Arthur G
King. son of MIR. and Mrs. Howard
Lee King, of Bridgeville, has been
made. The wedding took place al
Bridgeville on April l, the Rev. ]. c.
Hopkins performing the ceremony.
Snow on Sunday
Lower Delaware had bareback in
weather conditions at an early hour
Faster Sunday morning when there
were snow fiurries lasting about ten
minutes, following light rain. BY
s A. NJ. the clouds broke and sun
shine prevailed throughout the day,
although high wind lasted through
most of the day.
Seriously Injured by Fall
Francis Wilson. aged IS, son of Mr..
and Mrs. George F. Wilson. living
near here, is confined to the Milford
Memorial Hospital suffering from
two fractures of the left arm, one Il
compound. as result of falling from a
tree near his home, a distance of be-
tween thirty and forty feet, while try
ing to dislOdge a raccoon which had
made its way into the tree-top. Will
son. with two others, went into
wood to give their raccoon dogs a
chase. Within a short time they got
trail of one, which was treed. In
some way Wilson lost his bearing and
fell, landing on his right arm. In
his descent. it is said he started head
first, but before reaching ground
turned over, probably saving his life.
Odd Fellows Elect
Officers of Union Lodge No. 3. In
dependent Order Odd Fellows, have
been chosen for the ensuing term. as
follows: Noble Grand. George c.
Barr; vice grand, Norman J. King;
recording secretary. William Ray
mond Faucet. AppOintive officers
will be made. The new officers were
installed by Deputy Grand Master
Frederick p. Whitney and staff. It
was decided to attend services in St. !
Paul's p. +. Church on Sunday |
morning, April %. at II o'clock, at /
which time Il special sermon will be !
delivered by the rector. the Rev.
Richard X. White. Prior to the
church services. there will take place
in the lodge room service during
which all members who have been
members for more than % years will
receive merit buttons and medals
WiIliamS-ElanS
Miss Elccta Marie Williams.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Williams. of Clarksvillc, and Ernest
James Evans. Jr, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. J. Evans, of Frankford,
we're married at Clarksville on Fri
day night of last week at $50. by
the Rev James r. Glenn, pastor Of
ihc First Christian Church. of Ocean
View. Both are very widely known
throughout the lower section of this
county.
Miss Lily Grace MathesOn. field
secretary of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, delivered an ad
dress in the Georgetown High School
Tuesday morning. Her address was
inspiring because of her deep apprc-
Ciatiml. wide experience and versatile
service in the field and in the various
yCung peoples camps where she has
proven successful teacher. In adj
clifton. hor training, experience. per-
TCnal contact. detail work and eX-
ccutivc ability and responsibility fit
her for the work of national field sec
rotary. She pressed home. in a
thrilling address. why she believed
that national prohibition should once
more become effective. While the
crowd was not large, from the point
of view of townspeOple. nevertheless
she had an appreciatIve audience.
Gambling Devices Banned
Gambling deviccs-slOt machines,
pin balls and punch-boards are
Z i, IN nf
the court and the Attorncy-Gener-
ais office. Probably the first prose-
cution within the past ten years for
or having in possession a
slot machine was that against Will
liam johnson. of Milton. Johnson
was fined fifty dollars and costs of
which was paid.
The general order issued 10 abOl-
iHh punch boards and other gambling
devices became effective in this Cuun-
y On March |. Johnson was found
by State Detective Charles Il. wilkins
Ia have one in his place of business
IN March ~. Johnson was arrested
and the machine conliscated. The
minimum sentence was imposed on
Johnson. Judge Frank Speakman in
imposing sentence stated that lin the
future he will not he inclined to give
The minimum sentence" in such
asses. Thus the court. according to
Judge Spcakman. will in the future
deal more severely with those who
insist on operating such devices.
Georgetown New Century Club
The regular meeting of the George
town New Century Club was held last
Mrs. Howard Cooke,
chairman Of the program. not being
iblc to attend. her daughter. Mrs.
Lovington Townsend of Selbyville,
the program, the subject
icing The Charm of Old Glass. Mrs.
David ShivelhoOd of Milton. display
ID a very unusual and interesting
of old glass and gave the
history of each piece displayed,
which was very entertaining as we'll
is instructive The chorus of the
Georgetown High School gave two
cry lovely Easter selections. direct
d by Mrs. William Gibson. and ac-
by Miss Aleine Kitchens.
Hrs. Charles Smell Wolfe of Ohio,
llairman of the National Organiza-
ion Committee of the National Wo-
mans Party, who spoke of the Equal
Fights Amendment, explaining the
Importance of women understanding
hat this amendment to the Consti-
utiOn means to them. Mrs. Wolfe
las just returned from the Carolinas
nd Georgia. where she has had sue
essful meetings in bringing the true
icture of the Equal Rights Move