Milford chronicle., 1939-08-25
melton
Reckless Driving

respite tne many warnings ant
complaints from citizens, reckless
driving through the streets of Nil
ton continues. On Wednesday eve
ming OF last week two cars crashe,
on Union street, because OF the reck
lessness of'one of the drivers. He wa,
fned a paltry sum and turned loose
SuspendiiIg the licenses and a jai
sentence would quickly stop this sor
Of thing. 1t is entirely up to Towr
Council and its police force to pre-
serve peace and safety in our town
Gentlemen, you, and you alone arc
responsible for the breaking OF the
town laws. Enforce them or wipe
them from the books.
Industries Booming
The many manufacturing plants OF
Milton are going full speed ahead
and paying out weekly many tfious-
ands of dollars to the laboring class
who in turn spend it in Milton stores
and thus help the entire community.
Much Of this activity is attributed
to our live Chamber OF Commerce.
This organization, originating only
q few months ago., has brought into
being several industries that give
employment to many, and they are
now working on several projects that
will mean much to Milton and vicin-
ity. The members of this orgauiza-
tion deserve the cOmmendation of the
entire community.
Swimming Hole A Busy Spot
The old swimming hole in Lake
Fanganzyki, or Wagamon's Lake,
sure is being agitated by the youth
OF the town these warm days. BOYS
and girls. and older persons are seen
almost every hour of the day, and
some times late in the evening.
splashing the cooling waters of the
lake
Milton Carnival Began Last Night
The annual carnival of the Milton
Fire Department began on Thursday
evening. August "a, and will continue
until Saturday. September 2, on
Chestnut street. near the railroad
station. The firemen's parade will
be held on Monday evening in which
fire companies from all over the PEN
insula will participate. Cash prizes
WI ~ 5ANNh AOA NnG
in line. the company coming the fur
therest. the best appearing and hav-
ing the best band in line. On Wednes-
day evening the community parade
will be held, in which various or
ganizations and business concerns
will enter floats. Prizes to the sum
of $125.00 will be given by the fire.
men to the largest number in line, the |
best decorated automobiles, bicycles,
floats, comic, etc. This promises to |
be. the largest and best carnival ever
held in Milton, and the public is in
vited to attend. On the last evening
Of the carnival an automobile will
be given away.
Camp Meeting In Progress
The Milton Pilgrim Holiness Camp
meeting is in progress in Lavina
Woods, just west of town, under the
leadership of Rev C. w. Crider. pas
tor of the Milton Church. 1t will con-
tinue during next week.
Lions Club Give Picnic
The Lions Club of Milton gave an
all-day picnic at Riverdale Park on
of last week About sixty
boys and girls. between the ages of
3 to Is, who had been perfect in at
at Sunday school during the
previous three months enjoyed the
putting. All church schools in Broad
xill Hundred were represented.
Here And There
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Radke and son,
Lester, Jr., of Norfolk, Va, are spend
ng this week with Mrs Radkes mo-
her, Mrs. Mamie Atkins. ;
Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Touring and !
children of Chester, Pa, are the
quests of Mrs. Mary uig. .
Mr.. and Mrs. william C. Crouch {
md daughters. Florence and Peggy.
u Philadelphia, are spending the
week with Mr.. and Mrs. W. W.
Jrouch.
Mrs Mabel Donovan Reynolds. af-
er a six weeks visit with her mo-
her, Mrs. Clara Donovan, started for
ler home in Casper, Wyo., on Thurs
ay.
David H. Postles, son of Mr.. and
1rs. George Postles of Milton, has n
ccepted a position on the faculty 5
( William Penn High School, New
'astle, and will assume his duties \
q September. Mr.. Postles is a grad e
ate of Milton High School and of n
be West Chester Teachers College.
lest wishes for successful career d
2 your chosen field. David. s
Rev. Russell Paynter, d. D., pas b
Or of the Bethany Presbyterian
hurch. Philadelphia. will preach in il
1e Coolspring Presbyterian Church. n
eptember 3, at two o'clock in the
fternoon. The public is cordially "
lvited. Dr. Paynter, a native of g
assau, and son of the Coolspring
was pastor of one of Il
lie largest churches in the midwest g
St Louis, Mo. Two years ago he
as called to Bethany. known as the "
lhn Wanamaker Church, where he Z
as been serving with marked sue
sss. Last year, when DR.. Paynter P
srved as guest preacher at Cool N
BRING. the church was taxed to ca
acity. Those desiring to hear DIR. a
aynter on September 3, are re- T
1ested to come early in order to be
,sured a seat. te
Mrs. Mabel Donovan Reynolds af- m
r a six weeks visit with, her mo- +
Ter, Mrs. Clara Donovan. started for
er home at Casper. Wyoming. on l.
hursday. This was Mrs. Reynolds l.
,st visit to her home town for eight
lars. She left Casper on June 20. "
id arrived at Milton on July Is. af- hi
r tour including Chicago. Niagara
alls. New York City. the Worlds j
air, and four day cruise to Ber- p