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Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

Mrs. Sue Clark. of Camden, is Wis
fiting Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Davis.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Watson ant
MIR. and Mrs. Norman Hall spent the
weekend in New York City.
-
Miss Florence @. Austin returned
home on Tuesday after two weeks
at the New York Worlds Fair and
with friends in Maine.
/ Miss Ella Deputy and friend, Mrs.
Gladys Lasiter, of Philadelphia, have
returned home after spending a week
with Mrs. Lasiters sister, Mrs.
James H. Mayhem.
Ethel Isaac3, Jane Harrington,
Marie Lord and Alice. Beebe spent
several days last week visiting the
Worlds Fair and points Of interest
in New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cathrell smith and
sons, Gene and Rupert, have re-
turned to their home in Atlanta,
Georgia, after spending three weeks
with Capt. and Mrs. Caleb X. Smith
and Miss Mabel r. Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Therver Copeland
and son and daughter of Washing
ton, d. C.. visited MFR. and Mrs. VIM.
bethards on Sunday They were
motoring to Rehoboth. Bethany
Beach and Ocean City. Md.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Workman, of
Philadelphia. were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Carlisle Collins recently. Mrs.
Workman was the former Miss Bess
Reynolds. daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Reynolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ. Truitt will re-
turn 10 their home on Lake avenue
today after spending several weeks
IN Rehoboth. They have had as
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Hamilton
and children, of Carnegie. Pa.
.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bennett and
Mrs, George WeidInan of Bingham
ton, n. Y. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kri-
der OF Milton, were weekend and
Sunday visitors OF Mr. and Mrs. r.
George Bennett of Milford Neck
.
The Rev. John T. Bailey, pastor of
the Calvary Methodist Church il Wis /
iting North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University, this week, where his
grandson, Harry c. Tee, Jr., Of Har-
rlngton, is taking a course in Phar-
macy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank R. Grier and
children returned to. town on Monday
after spending the summer months I
at their cottage at Slaughter Beach.
The Griers celebrated their tenth }
wedding anniversary On Thursday Of
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. t Gooden and
Mr. and Mrs. David : Hugg, OF Mil
ord. were among the guests at the
annual banquet of the Dover District,
Home Life Insurance Company. held
It the Hotel HenlOpen. Rehoboth. on
Thursday Of last week. Messrs. Goo
len and Hugg are the local repre-
entatiYes of the Home life Com
amy.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15
MISS BUCKLEY SUSPENDED

Miss Frances Buckley was sus-
pended from service OF the State Mo-
tor Vehicle Department. at Dover,
following her demotion last week as
director of registration for the de-
partment. Zack W. Wells. state mo-
tor vehicle commissioner, said the
suspension was for the good of the
department. Miss Buckley's posi-
ton as director has been filled by
William D. Wilds, of Kenton, who
formerly was in charge of finance.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15
STATE FIREMEN
In SESSION At
REHOBOTH BEACH
CONTINUED from First Pass,

NS'AehAa'NA
chial schools and among negro pu-
pills in addition to continuing the
4 program in the white public schools.
Another authorized the president,
! secretary, and treasurer to prepare
\ the annual booklet. The third pro-
vided for award Of a past presidents s
pin TO Mrs. L. W. Walker. of Clay
ton. widow of the 1888 State presi-
dent
A proposal that the annual dues
he increased from $40 to 500 to
/ create a convention fund was de-
feated but il was agreed to ascer-
tain the sentiment of the companies
and take up the matter next year
Recommendation referred to com
mittees included one that the State
provide permanent auto tags for
fire equipment and methods other
than essay contests be adopted for
fire prevention week. Delegates ap-
proved sending messages of regret
to families of deceased firemen.
The work of volunteer firemen
was lauded by William f. Wunder-
Itch. financial secretary of the Del
aware County. Pa, Firemens AS
sOciatiOn. Firemen. he said. stand
for organized cooperation, neighbor
for neighbOr, and American prin-
ciples.
Red Cross Training Cited
The value of Red Cross training
was explained by Frank Holt of
Newark. Mrs. Nan Laws Woods, who
was instrumental in organizing the
State auxiliary, told of the ways in
which the women aided the com
panies.
Chief T. c. Beswick, of Upper
Darby. Pa. a summer resident of
Bowers Beach. extended greetings.
Ii was decided by ballot of 1896
to discontinue the practice of past
presidents and county presidents
voting at State conventions It was
explained that since each company
was allowed only two delegates, the !
units with past and present officers /
attending had been able to increase /
their power in the past
President Truitt advised against |
formation Of more companies, point !
ing out rural Delaware has adequate |
protection. He also urged better and 4
more detailed fire reports.
Memorial Service !
William Kirk. of Five Points Com
pany conducted a memorial service
for Mr. Walker, who died during his
term as president After paying tri-
butte to the late leaders sincerity,
ability to make friends. and loyalty.
Mr.. Kirk said that it was believed
that OverwOTk in the interest3 of the
association was a factor in Mr.. Wal
ker's illness.
More than 200 attended the open
ing session with only two companies
not represented. Mayor j. Arthur
Downing gave the address of well
come.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15
SEARS -ROEBUCK
53RD ANNIVERSARY
;cOntinusd from FIRST raEsl


for the company's 53rd anniversary
sales event. September 1870, fur
ther showed that this concern 5 total
expenditures in this State last year
amounted to S6S0,793 This il an
increase of II per cent over the
previous --aar.
Money Spent In State
OF Sears total expenditures in Del
aware last year, sl42.3U7 went to-
wards the wages and salaries OF
resident employees: S26,560 for
newspaper advertising; $26.233 for
rents and taxes, and the remainder
for merchandise
1t is very gratifying TO know that
Sears last year purchased size
able amount of merchandise from
Delaware manufacturers and that
the cOmpany's expenditures Tor this
purpose We're larger than in 1887,
con@ aated Mr.. UlricE
Besides being of direct benefit
to the cities and towns where the
factories are located. such expen-
ditures aid greatly in maintaining
healthful economic conditions
throughout the entire State"
According to Mr.. Ulrich, Sears
expenditures in Delaware
during the past five years. 1884 to
1898. have averaged $4S6,237 Last
years total expenditures were Sc per
cent above this five-year average.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

Hearty congratulations went to
Mrs. Sadie Mccoy Wilson on
Sunday when she celebrated her
ninetieth birthday. These days of
intensive living are not the least
conducive to numerous birthday
milestones, but Mrs. Wilson has
reached her four-scOre and ten
with the best of them. and re-
tains her happy outlook and her
interest in things of local and
world affairs. Here's wishing
she may have as many more
birthdays as she would wish.
Miss Ann Wilson, of Philadel-
phia, Oscar and John Mccoy
Wilson are her children, who are
particularly fortunate to have
had their mother for so many
years, and will continue to have
her.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15
Milford Grange News

On account of the Flower Show
which is held in the hall this Thurs
day and Friday, no Grange meeting
will be held on Friday night. Sept. Is.
The next regular meeting will take
place as usual ON Sept. 90. Look for
items next week. Remember the
Boosters night program on the eve
ming OF Sept 29. An interesting
program is in preparation.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15
DELAWARE RESERVE
REGIMENT HONORED
tUOnunusc from Ftrst Page,

tion schools. and proficiency at in
structiOn and leadership.
The saber will be presented to
Lieutenant Smith at one of the meet
lngs of the reserve officers, probably
in October.
Other officers especially mention
ed as contributing to the success OF
the G21st Coast Artillery regiment
are First Lieutenant Gilbert L. Ric-
ard, Wilmington Captain Charles
F. Schell, Wilmington; First Lieu-
tenant Harry w. 0rth, Hillcrest;
First Lieutenant John F. Kfefer.
Wilmington; First Lieutenant Har-
ris P. Child Carney's Point, N. j.,
and First Lieutenant James D.
Caulk, Jr., Wilmington.
Board Did Rating
Rating of the officers was done
by Colonel Hollis LeR Muller, C. A.
c., U. S. Army, unit instructor, in
charge of Reserve Corps and c. NJ.
T. C. activities in Delaware: Col. A.
E. Tanner, regimental commander,
62lst Coast Artillery. and Major
Ross d. Pillsbury. OF the regimental
stan.
Lieutenant Smith was born at
Marshallton in 1911. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Henderson Smith.
He was graduated from the Alexis
|. dupont School in 1929 and the Uni
versity of Delaware, with an electri-
cal engineer degree, in 1888. He is
now engaged as a radio and electri-
cal repair man.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15
SHAWNEE CLUB

The Shawnee Home Demonstration
Club will make a know Our Own
Town Better Tour" of the l.. ID. Caulk
Co.. John II. MulhOlland Co.. and Mil
ford Zoric Dry Cleaning Plant on
Thursday. September 2l. meeting at
one O'Clock at the Milford Laundry.
After the tour every club member
is invited to a "Trotting Tea" at the
home of Mrs. S. Willis Hammond.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15
W. C. T. U. NOTES

The W. C. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. Clara Deputy. POI East Front
street, on Tuesday evening, Septem-
ber 10, at 1880. Text-word: Teach"
This is the time for our annual cleo
tion of officers, and delegates to the
state convention TO be held in Will
mington In October.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr. and Mrs Norman Smith of
Gol0sborO, Md, announce the en-
eagement of their daughter, Mildred
Adeline to ]. Heyman Roosa, son of
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob ii. ROosa, of
The wedding will take place
in the fall.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15
0httnaru
THOMPSON

THOMPSON
Carl Edward Thompson, seven
months-Old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Thompson, of Harrington,
died on Sunday. September 10, in
the Milford Memorial Hospital The
body was removed to the Hardesty's
Funeral Home, where services were
held on Tuesday at o'clock. Inter
ment in Barratts Chapel cemetery,
near Frederick.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1903 Files of
the Milford Chronicle

G. Chester Marshall is i'll with
typhoid fever. 1t is a very light
form.
Misses Alice, Edith and Ethel Fraz-
ier are the guests OF their aunt, Mrs.
/ Charles Nutter.
Mrs. William Humphreys is quite
! i'll at her home on South Front street.
O.
d. Mrs. Samuel Harrington is visit
ing her brother, James w. Langrell,
in Michigan.
The room now occupied by the pool
room. and the room in its rear, now
used as an oyster exchange, all under
the Hotel Windsor, in South Mil
ford. has been leased to William H.
Warren. of Milton, who will open up
a bakery and delicatessen store there
on the first of January coming. The
rooms will be fitted up by the Wind
sor estate for Mr.. Warren, and the
fine show windows will make it a de-
sirable place Of business for this par
ticular line. The pool room will be
and the rife range now are.
o.
Florence Hammond, daughter of W.
b. Hammond. of North Milford, took
the examinations for entrance into
the Ithaca Conservatory of Music in
that city last Tuesday, passing No.
OF all the applicants, and was award
ed three-year scholarship.
Superintendent John d. Brooks,
who resigned his position. in Sussex
to accept a professorship in Marshall
College, has been chosen superin-
tendent of schools in Natick, Massa-
chusetts.
The reunion of the members of the
Delaware Legislature will be held at
the summer home of Senator l.. A.
Drexler, at Bethany Beach, next
Thursday and Friday.
.
John A. APPEL has rented from Mrs.
Bessie Hall the room occupied by
the Milford postoffice, and as soon
as he can get possession will open
up general supply store there.
o.
In the boys contest at the New
Castle County Fair last week first
premium was awarded to Ambrose
killen, FELTON,; second, William Kill
len. FELTON,; third. William Vaughn:
fourth. Norris E. Garrison, Cheswold.
-S-
My store will be closed Thursdav
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15


know, is the wedding
81 of Miss Lila Hudson.
daughter of Mr.. and
- - Mrs. l.. C. Hudson, to
Mr.. Harold William Wall, of Bea-
yer Falls, Pa. This week Miss
Hudson announced the attend
ants for the marriage which
takes place at her home on
West Front street on that day
at two. Mrs. William Paul Han
scke, of Philadelphia. will be the
matron-of-hOnOr and only attend
ant for the bride. George w.
Perry will be best man for Mr..
Wall. Before the ceremony,
which will be performed by DIR.
Frank HersOn, Donald Ham
mond. of Newark, N. j., will sing,
and recital for violin and piano
will be given by Mrs. William
Cooper, of Philadelphia, and
Miss Lila Chason, of Harrington.
All Of those taking part in the
wedding, except Dr. Herson, are
relatives of Miss Hudson and
her family.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

My store will be closed Thursday
and Friday, on account Of Religious
Holidays. Will reopen Friday even
ing 500 o'clock. JACK BERLIN.
1tpi
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

Get busy shoot the ny, or thara ,
win be million bye-and-byal
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

The Friday Bridge Club had
its first meeting of the fall on
Friday with Mrs. /. d. Short as
hostess. The members came for
luncheon at one and then played
cards. Mrs. Edwin p. Messick
and Mrs. Frank NAPLES were
guests for the day.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

Mrs. William Humphreys is quite
i'll at her home on South Front street.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

,l Mrs. Samuel Harrington is visit
ing her brother, James w. Langrell,
in Michigan.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

Tomorrow is the wedding day
of Miss Eva Nailor and Mr.. Paul
Scotten, of Dover, which takes
place on the lawn of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Tharp Watson.
Friends are now hoping for
pleasant weather to help make
the day right for the lovely af-
fair that it will be.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. T. Carlisle Col
lins have entertained two groups
of friends lately. Inviting their
guests down TO Slaughter Beach
for dinner at the hotel there,
they then took them to their cot
tage where the men played shut
f1e board and later joined the la
dies for bridge. The first group
consisted of MIR. and Mrs. |. D.
Short, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin G. Bur
ton and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson S.
Vinyard. The last group We're Mr..
and Mrs. David Sills, MIR. and
Mrs. E. Roscoe Galloway and Mr..
and'Mrs. NJ. Haswell Pierce. The
dates were September and 8.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

An executive committee of the
Milford Parent Teacher Associa-
ton met on Wednesday afternoon
at the High School and fOrmul-
ated some of the plans for the
fall meetings, the first of which
will be on the evening of Octo-
ber IL. A P-T-A county insti-
tute is being arranged for Octo-
ber ., and will be held in the
Milford High School building.
Mrs. Manly p. Northam, the
president of the State P-T-A,
will preside at the meeting hez
fore the group is divided i'm
smaller groups for discussions.
e
The Milford New Century Club
has October as its opening
date. Mrs. Wilson S. Vinyard,
the president, has been busy
with chairmen and committees,
planning for the opening and
the annual program which looks
interesting.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

Misses Alice, Edith and Ethel Fraz-
ier are the guests OF their aunt, Mrs.
Charles Nutter.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

In the boys contest at the New
Castle County Fair last week first
premium was awarded to Ambrose
Killen, FELTON,; second, William Kill
len. FELTON,; third. William Vaughn;
fourth. Norris E. Garrison, ChesWold.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

G. Chester Marshall is i'll with
typhoid fever. 1t is a very light
form.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

Superintendent John D. Brooks,
who resigned his position. lin Sussex
to accept a professorship in Marshall
College, has been chosen superin-
tendent of schools in Natick, Massa-
chusetts.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

John A. APPEL has rented from Mrs.
Bessie Hall the room occupied by
the Milford postoffice, and as soon
as he can get possession will open
up general supply store there.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

The reunion of the members of the
Delaware Legislature will be held at
the summer home of Senator l.. A.
Drexler, at Bethany Beach, next
Thursday and Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-15

CTOBER Z. as yon
know. is the wedding
Of Miss Lila Hudson,
daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. C. Hudson. to
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17

York school teacher follows:
Southern trees near strange fruit,
Blood on the leaves and blood at
the root
Black bodies swinging in the
Southern breeze.
Strange fruit hanging from the
poplar trees.
Miss Holiday. who was moved
TO have the recording made. be-
cause OF the full significance of
the songs value In the fight TO
wipe out lynching In the United
States. sings II nightly al Cafe
Society
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17
AFTER DARK
ReUelry In The Night Spots
BY Russ J. Cowans

They've frightened and squeezed
the Melody club right out OF exis-
tence -. chopped down the walls
and left dimensions only good
enough for a coy nudging spot. 80.
Big Alex Penn. manager. can hard
ly find arm room in the new
alignment Jean Embry has done
her last dancing in chorus
The comely little Indianapolis girl
has what she declares Is much
better position and more money
and time ,.
The last remembrance OF The
Black Cat nitery, whore Dick Mont
eomery held forth for so long. 49,.
passed into history this week as
the wreckers' picks began penciling
archs Of destruction Although the
sounds OF revelry had long been
siillcd in The big frame building al
John r street and Warren avenue,
II was only recently that The own
ers decided 10 demOlish " and
make way for the progressive
march OF time Mary Watkins.
Ethel and Douglas. Essie Sugar
Brown McLinn. Arrabelle Martin.
and many others were acquainted
with the boards AZ the Black Cat.
Ruiferheans and Susie are now
revcling in the deluge Of applause
jerkcd from the patrons with their
quips dancing and songs. at Rroad's
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17
Footlight-
Flickers

NEW YORK The Apollo theatre
hin featured this weekend, Willie
BRYANT, of the Mamba's Daughter
cast. and an old Harlem favorite
of Douglas theatre days. Emmett
Matthews Emmett. a square
shouldered lad who should have
been fighter. walked right into
the hearts OF people, whose affec-
ton. We think. he could never lose.
No high pressure ballyhoo was
needed 10 plug the new orchestra
leader whom many call the best
saxophonist in the business In adj
dition 10 being song doctor and
clarinetist Of parts.
There's little 10 say about Rry.
ant For some patrons. all he has 70
do is 10 "cnrtesy' 10 them and
presto. 1.-The house comes down.
No matter how off-color the Joke.
u Bryant peddles II. why it's strict
~ okay. yes. very much okay.
Plans 10 take the "iIot Mikado''
into The Worlds Fair I'm order 10
insure the patronage OF after thea
ire fans 10 the wonders OF tomor-
row carried out to the letter.
Nexi week. the Bill Robinson star
ring vehicle moves lock. stock and
barrel into The $3SO.O00 Music
hall that whalen built, and now
must see that It pays for itself
Nice trick II YOU can accomplish
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17
Only 3 Bands
On Broadway
Cab, Noble
And John Kirby

NEW YORK With the exception
nf Cab Galloway who Is playing the
cotton Club where an all-colored
show appears. Noble Sissle and
John Kirby are the only name"
hands OF size on Broadway now.
This Is quite a contrast to a few
weeks ago when no less than one
dozen musicians were playing in
the downtown section.
There are TO be other large bands
within few weeks, however. in
GLIDING Stuff Smith who plays an
engagement AT the ST. Moriiz hotel.
and Chick webb. slated FOR another
whirl In the Park Central's Coca
nut Grove.
Then. during the summer. Jim
my IJnnceford will bring his aggre-
cation for weeks engagement.
with possibility Of STAYING longer.
Count Basic Is likewise due for
Broadway.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17

Bar. And Shocks Howard is tap
ping out some rhythm that Is
pleasing :. #. Kitty wade Il emcee-
ing the show and Rocco's Kats are
furnishing the music. The Loyal
cites are having their first cabaret
party at the Larks club. Saturday,
July l.. the members are Alice
Elrod, Lillian Jasper, Margaret
Rollins. Edith Johnson, Marie
Hickman. Madeline kimbrough,
and Virginia Taylor.
Jimmy Lunceford and his or
chestra will be at Graystone BALI
room July Jimmy will con-
duct his school of democracy
BY the way. Jimmy's itinery for
1888 includes trip To Japan -.
and IL you think the little brown
boys and girls are not hep 10 the
eats" then you've not been around
very long. Just ask Joe Broad
way) Brown. $500.
Teddy Blackman and elem Mills
are directing the floor show at the
BTWTA exhibit each night.
Cecilia Williams Ia back from
kirkland Lake. Ont. with plenty
Of stores about wildlife .....
Thornton Ross believes in paying
p high price for his shoes Just
must have the very hest i. Arlene
Sutton still going strong at Earl
Waltons Studio club ...
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17

FOR principal players and s45 for
chorus members.
Present plans call for the run
ming time OF the show 10 he re-
tuoed 70 seventy minutes. with two
performances daily, and perhaps
more on Saturdays and Sundays
The $ss TOP tickets price that
ulrons have been paying AZ the
Ryoadhurst theatre will be reduced
~ q general admission level for
Fair customers
Re,i>ions At Hall
Tndd also plans some revisions
Ia Tho Han of Music sci-up. one ~
VIII probably he the transfer
g INC main entrance 70 the Mid
waN Side IN order 10 hallyhoo tho
Aow heucr
The two weeks before the fair
opening Viii BE- used 70 re-arrange
iif Mikado' scenery for The Hall
Nlasie stage The Brnadhurst
sage is ihirt>-eght feet while The
Hall Of Music stage is sixty feet
and chances Will have 10 he made
in scenery Scenery was taken 10
Fci9 Lee, NJ. Monday 10 hs re-
huilf IN large scale
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17
Inspector B r o W n
Gives Sta tisti c S
OF L o c a | Crimes

According 10 statistics made
public this week by lnspecor AZ
thur Brovn, of ias local Res 10
hareal o, he DrGo. Police depart
mer,, be arDna. police repOr, .or
1858 shows shat 5aiS colorei peg.
sons were arrested and prose- ed
In lota. courts ~ ne he Neaf
This - &c : pei tsni ~ tie to-al
~ o2o77 persons prosecuted
q, the ssS persons arresfes and
prosecuted 'nr prostfAron aad
copmerciaitsa wee hese Nefe
1850 Or SIS per eal eoloIed y =
men
Dsrkine IS MOI SO prevalent
among colored ciiirens lnspec'af
iifona points ou', as only 5-t
5 per cen ~ Az drlnhs iar.1S
~ pfeod We're colored
Car S.acrotrtel f0- est NJ
cor co'orca ~ AZ pessas-
ei 'o- 'ris gr0a7 81 rhas-
pe o Pore derar-reu,
ersa rer.oare ~ ff.y-
d'rs foH~ rotee nnw p