Milford chronicle., 1939-03-31
SLIDING JIM

Here l am again, Mr.. Cedar, witt
a few timely topics devoted to ou
branch of that grand old fraternit,
that took such a prominent part il
moulding and shaping the founda
tion of this great United States o
America. Folks, We are proud of oul
heritage. AS Tall Cedars we will
continue to carry out their great
ideals.
Yes, we are having another cere-
monial on Wednesday. April IL. Big
show and everything. Grand Tall
Cedar Bramhall says Bring them
in"
Warren T. Moore. of Harrington
junior deputy Tall Cedar. better
termed the jokesmith of the forest,
was awfully set back and embarrass-
ed while attempting to address a re-
cent meeting of the Cedars, when in
terrupted by Evergreen Band play
ing each time he attempted to
speak. Finally he quit in disgust.
This was just little method the off,
GERS of the forest used to get back
al Warren for some of the stunts he
pulls on them.
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It's a might fine thing that the
Community Building has plenty of
rooms. At each ceremonial hardly
room in the building but that con-
tains a small group Of Cedars greet
ing each other. telling a joke. dis
cussing current events or passing
the time of day. Yes, it's a good old
Delaware custom we are mighty
proud of. Our hosts. the Carlisle
Fire Company, rate ace high with
the Tall Cedars.
.
That was a swell one somebody
pulled on Coopersmith at a recent
ceremonial when his pyramid dis
appeared from his top coat pocket.
Yes, he submitted TO it good natur-
edly. paid the fine and is waiting for
a chance to get something on Don
HOlzmueller.
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Big smiling Ed Stevens of the Sci
byville Manufacturing Company of
Selbyvillc, delivered the goods at the
last ceremonial Yes, another wise
selection the grand tall made. Ed. is
just another of those good old Sus-
sex countians, that has a good word
for everybody.
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Everyone is wondering what hap
pened to awaken such an interest in
our Milton members. Their attend
anCe at ceremOnials is fine. Ever
green members received the surprise
of the season when Harry Wagamon.
one of Millions finest citizens and
business men, walked in at the last
ceremonial. Harry has a host of
friends in the cedars.
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The Grand Tall Cedar seems to be
making satisfactory headway in
bringing the old members back into
the fold. A recent meeting demon
strated the fact that they are COM
ing back. They received hearty
welcome. as they took their old
place in line.
Penn Forest. No. q. of Chester.
Pa. recently attended the evening
service of the Italian Presbyterian
Church, Third and Fulton streets. in
a body. The Rev. DariO Tedesco, the
chaplain of Penn Forest and Su-
preme Chaplain Of the Tall Cedars
of the United States, conducted the
services.
Lewes. Delaware, sent one OF It's
finest to the last ceremonial, Percy
Holmes. His absence has been very
noticeable. especially to those mas
ter masons, who know the promi-
nent part he takes in the fraternity
Welcome back.
Very few men devote as much
time to the fine points of fun and
frolic in Evergreen Forest as George
Atkins, of Milton. There is no doubt
but that he gets big kick out OF l.
Evergreen members appreciate his
WOIhs OtOl sc 10 d PuhhNN-
and decorator, who works in all
parts Of the State.
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We have one man in Evergreen
Forest, who is better known to the
farmers of Sussex county than any
man in the fraternity, our band di-
rector, Russ Snyder, county agent OF
In CnnrOntnW
with its highly trained personnel. is
a vital part of the farming and
chicken industry in lower Delaware.
Russ is a Penn State man who
knows his business and is making n
success of it. Evergreen members
wish him greater success.
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Yes. Joe Green, of Georgetown,
was with us at the last ceremonial.
Joe is the well known heating and
plumbing contractor Of that town.
who takes time out from the busy
whirl to snatch few hours of fun.
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Jimmie Wood. of Seaford. blew in
at the last meeting. Jimmie. as many
know is a sergeant of the Delaware
State Police, in charge OF the
Station. His detachment
has made a wonderful record reduc-
ing accidents in that part of the
State. Much of this should be cred
tied to the fine leadership of Ser
geant Wood. Evergreen Forest ex-
tends greetings to this efficient off,
GER and his associates at the Bridge
Vile Station. Sergeant Wood expects