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Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29
PERSONALS
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Mrs. Sue Clark, of Camden, is the
! guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Davis.
Miss Myrtle Farrow is visiting her
sisGer, Miss Florence Farrow, in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Truitt spent
Thanksgiving in New York City, re-
turning home on Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs. Clyde Nelson re-
turned home on Sunday after spend
ing a few days in New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Kramer. of
Philadelphia, were the weekend
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Postles
Hammond.
George H. Draper, a senior at the
Wharton School, is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. George H. Draper for his
holiday vacation.
Mrs. Julia ClendanieI of Lincoln
was the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Postles at their new
residence on Lake avenue.
Mrs. Elmer T. Williams and Mrs.
Stephen Toadvine were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Grier in Sails
bury for a few days this week.
Miss Helen Heffeltinger and Miss
Louis Ann Petit, of Wilmington,
were guests of Colonel and Mrs. w.
2. Lank last Thursday and Friday.
Charles Summers. who is studying
at Randolph-Macon College, was
home for the holidays with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Sum-
ners.
Miss Dorothy Pierce, of Cedar
Crest College. the guest of her
Dr. and Mrs. Willard r.
Pierce for her Thanksgiving vaca-
ion this week.
Miss Mary Katherine Hammond.
tudent nurse at the Homeopathic
hospital in Wilmington, spent
with her parents, Mr..
nd Mrs. Willis Hammond. t
MIR. and Mrs. w. Reese Kitchens !
nd children Of Wilmington and Mr. !
nd Mrs. Dallas Kitchens and son of
lover spent Thanksgiving with their
arents, MIR. and Mrs. William r. Il
Iitchens. e
DR.. and Mrs. Samuel NJ. d. Mar =
aall had with them for Thanksgiv-
lg Day their son, Samuel, Jr., who
q student this year at The Tome
chool, Port Deposit, Md. ami one of :,
Is classmates. George Storer. OF 4
anton, Ohio. II
Mrs. @. Marshall Townsend, who is y y
Peninsula Conference delegate to a
e Jurisdictional meeting Of the Wo-
ans Society for Christian Service,
iii leave on Monday for Pittsburgh, 81
B., where the meeting will be held el
he other delegates are Mrs William y
I. Sharp, OF Harrington; Mrs. John II
lilling. Of Dover; Mrs. Bertha H
eeves, Of Wilmington: Mrs. Milton Sc
lpe, OF Salisbury, and Mrs. Philip er
)uglas Of Hurloek, Md. The dele M
tes will return on Thursday. ki
- be
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Atkinson, of
lltimore. Miss Erma Evans, Of
izabeth, N. j.. and Mrs. c. Z. En- bi
), Of Camden. spent the Thanks %
ging holidays with Mrs. Katherine IA
kinson. At a Thanksgiving party III
# Thursday besides her house Nj
ests, Mrs. Atkinson entertained Pc
:. and Mrs. Herman Phillips and vs.
ughter Nancy. Of Ellendale, Mrs III
G.. Scott and Marshall Scott of W.
incess Anne, Md. On Saturday sil
s. Atkinson and her house guests MI
re the dinner guests of MIR. and hi
8. Phillips. Po
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Of people, old and young, filed
past Santa Claus The children
were all given a book. which will
be enjoyed at their leisure. This
was inaugurated last year and il
was fine that it could be eontin-
ued this year. No one enjoyed
the evening or had more OF a
thrill than Mr. George Perry.
through whose efforts the eve
ming was carried out so sue
cessfully.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29
SALE or READING. POCOMOKE
BALL CLUBS is SEEN LIKELY

Negotiations for the sale Of the
PocOmoke Eastern Shore League and
Reading Interstate League base
ball clubs are near completion. j.
r. Eddington. fredericksburg, Md,
poultryman said last Sunday.
Eddington declined to identify the
prospective buyers, but it was known
that Brooklyn and Cleveland have
been interested in acquiring one or
both Of the clubs for their farm
systems.
Charley Miller, Brooklyn farm
chief at Elmira. recently conferred
with Eddington. Previously Edding-
ton discussed the proposed sales with
Mike McNally. business manager Of
Cleyeland's Wilkes Barre team.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29
CARD PARTY

A card party win be given by the
members Of the Pocahontas Lodge
Of Milford on Monday evening, De-
cemher 9. Prizes for 500, bridge and
Chinese checkers. Refreshments SER
we'd. Admission 35c.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

The members OF the family Of
Mrs. James J. Pierce gathered
at her home on Friday evening
Of last week to celebrate her
birthday which was on satur-
day. Mrs. Pierce was eighty-six
at that time. Congratulations
are here extended to a lady who
has for a long, long time been
foremost in maintaining a high
standard Of right living for her
self, her family and her commun-
ity.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29
FELLOWSHIP CLASS

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Fellowship Glass will be held in
the Sunday school room of the Ave
nue. Church on Wednesday evening
December 4. We urge all members
to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles d. ABB
hott are celebrating their forty
first wedding anniversary today
By having a family dinner at
their home on South Walnut
street. Congratulations to these
grand people.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

There are new citizens on Lake
avenue. for on Saturday. Mr..
aud Mrs. Howard ,Postles, lately
Of Lincoln. moved to their new
residence. and are "at home" to
their friends. A hearty welcome
has been given to them by
neighbora and friends
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

The Choral Society is meeting each
Tuesday evening at the high school
with William r. Miller directing
Plan now to Join and take part. in
the Christmas program.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Staudt were
hosts TO a group Of friends from
Milford and Seaford on Sunday
evening when the guests gath
cred at their home on Clark
avenue for supper. Those from
Seaford included Mr.. and Mrs
Carter Wexford. Mr. and Mrs,
Laird Stabler and Mr. and Mrs.
Gordon Hazelwood. The home
folks were DR. and Mrs. Clyde
Nelson. Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Bur-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Kimmel
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r
Grier.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Shirley Mills entertained a few
of her friends at her home near
town on Saturday evening. The
guests played games and enjoy
ed dancing. They included Elaine
Willis. Of Dover. Margaret Will
liams, Ann Pierce. Evelyn Short.
Aileen Clendaniel, Frances Pet
tyjohn, and Elaine Townsend.
Tomorrow evening the girls will
meet with Elaine Townsend at
her home on Lake avenue.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Today Mrs. Byron Gibson is
entertaining the Sewing Club at
her home for dessert at one
thirty and the sewing will fol-
low.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

A Red Cross convention will
be held in Milford on Tuesday
next, bringing to town many
adults who are interested in the
work Of this organization. Din
ner will be served to them by
the Friendship Glass of the Ave
nue. Methodist Church in the so
cial hall August Faix is in
charge Of reservations for the
dinner which will cost seventy
five cents. and any one interest
ed may go. A national speaker
win be present and several
state members will be on the
program. The reservations must
be in today.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

A. Donnell Marshall has resigned
the position Of Deputy State Insur-
anee Commissioner Of the state.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Miss Emma Isaacs is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. T, w. Prettyman.
Olive Prettyman, Of Lewes visit
ed relatives here this week
Harry Causey was a Thanksgiv-
ing visitor Of his father. Peter F.
Causey.
The young men of Milford have
been working hard this week in or
der to have a large Christmas dance,
which viii be held in Armory Hall
the day after Christmas. Robinson's
Orchestra has been secured, SO the
music will be Of the very best.
A. Donnell Marshall has resigned
the position Of Deputy State Insur-
anee Commissioner Of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard R. witt are
visiting relatives in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Dickerson
have been the guests OF relatives in
Greenwood this week.
Mrs. J. l. Bradley. Of wyoming
spent this week with Miss Letha
Joseph.
Miss Kathryn 1. Daniels passed
he Thanksgiving holidays with her
sister in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Eli Donovan and son are yis-
ting friends and relatives in VIII
nington and Delaware City.
AT a full meeting Of the ofHcial
Doard Of the Avenue M. e. Church
ast Friday evening, Rev. Howard 4.
luigg was unanimously invited to
eturn to Milford the following year.
fe has served here for four consec-
tive years, and being invited back
or the fifth one is q great honor
7hen one considers the usual Gus
ON Of one year at a place as fol-
owed by Methodists.
On Thanksgiving Day the meme
ers Of the Milford Gun and Red
lub were invited to the home 81 p
. Meeker for a large shooting
latch and dinner.
Mrs. Harvey Clifton and her sis
n. Mrs Frisby Kirby, are 1pending
lis week with friends In Fedarals-
urg, Nd
Victor Handy, who IS attending
elaware College, was the Thanks-
wing guest Of his parents, Mr.. and
rs. George W. Handy
Mrs Mary McIlpaine ana Miss
lizRheth Hammond haFe returned
1me after attending the national
Invention Of the W. G r. y. held
In response 70 request, tha auat-
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Farmers are busy @ftl4 thsiT sefu
hrskIng. which work 1eli
during the recent zttFlnY Asr.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29


The fame Of the High School
Quartette is spreading for the
boys have been invited to partic-
ipate in a broadcast on Decem-
Der 10 from Station wDEL in
Wilmington. Mrs. Margaret
Mcvaugh. who spoke on Red
Cross and its work at the Mil
ford New Century Club this fall,
heard the quartette and asked
for their services at the Red
Cross broadcast on the above
date. Also on the program with
them will be the newly appoint.
ed Secretary Of State. Earle D.
Wiley, of Dover. who is chair
man Of the Dover Branch of the
Red Cross. The time Of the
broadcast is e:15, and their fans
here will be glad again to hear
these favorites.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

The young men of Milford have
been working hard this week in or
der to have a large Christmas dance,
which will be held in Armory Hall
the day after Christmas. Robinson's
Orchestra has been secured, so the
music will be Of the very best.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Harry Causey was a Thanksgiv-
ing visitor OF his father. Peter F.
Causey.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

In response TO request, flia uaafz
terly conference OF fhe afes1odist
Protestant Church has authorized
the transfer Of Rev y. "A. Bennett
from Harrington to Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

~ long, long lire Of
boys and girls, each
- with some toy in his
or her hand. Wednesday NOR
ming at nine at Plaza Theatre
this took place. And the seating
capacity was taxed almost to
the S, R. O. limit. Mayor Evans
in the double role OF the rank
ing city Official and theatre
manager, with the large corps Of
Milford teachers and some in
terested onlookers, watched un-
til they had all taken their seats
and were ready for the show.
The toys will go to the High
School where Mr.. MCGEE, the
manual training teacher and the
members of his class will "re-
habilitate" them and they will
be placed in hands who will en-
Joy them for the holiday season.
Last year this was done and
brought Joy and gladness to
many little hearts and to the
hearts of a number of parents.
The toys made big heap in one
corner Of the Plaza Theatre en-
trance and consisted of all things
dear to juveniles. Gifts OF large
number Of books was comment
ed on. But there was great
variety and there should be a
toy for every taste. Those who
planned this giving are to be
congratulated upon the success
of the matinee.
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The announcement Of the we'd
ding OF Miss Florence Austin,
daughter Of Mrs. Louise Austin,
of White Hall. Md, and Edward
Martin Davis, which took place
in Dover on Friday, November
IS, came as a surprise to their
many friends throughout the
state. The Reverend E. NJ.
Shockley performed the cere-
mony in the parsonage of the
Wesley Methodist Church. Mr..
and Mrs. Davis went to New York
City for their honeymoon and
are now at home at "Sunnybrae.
They will spend a part Of the
winter in Florida. Mr.. Davis has
had many business interests.
but for the past year has lived a
retired life at "Sunnybrae.' his
home, near town.
~
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Robbins
announce the marriage of their
daughter. Miss Ruth Ellen Rob
bins to Mr.. Reese Jester. son of
MIR. and Mrs. George Jester OF
near Georgetown, which took
place in Rehoboth Beach on Sat
urday. November 20. The Rev
erend Conrad Hamer of the Meth
Odist Church there, officiated.
Their attendants were Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Argo of Milford,
and sister Of the
bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Jester will
i've, at los Railroad avenue.
A
The December meeting of the
Society for Christian
service will be held in the social
lall Of the Avenue Methodist
;hurch on Wednesday. December
, beginning at one o'clock, The
Members will meet for a COW
red dish luncheon after which
he meeting will be held. The
luncheon and the program will
ave a Christmas air and is
rell planned for the enjoyment
I the members who attend. Mrs.
/. Burgette Short, the president.
rges the women of the church
, begin planning right away for
and be on hand to
Iake the day a success from
very standpoint.
20
r and Mrs. A. w. Staudt were
,sts to a group Of friends from
ilford and Seaford on Sunday
Tening when the guests gath
ed at their home on Clark
lenue for supper. Those from
,aford included Mr.. and Mrs.
srter Wexford. Mr.. and Mrs.
lird Stabler and Mr.. and Mrs.
,rdon Hazelwood. The home {
ks were DR. and Mrs. Clyde /
sIson Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Bur- d
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Another broadcast interesting
TO MiIfordians will be that of
Miss Gertrude Morris who sings
on William E. Miller's program
December 5 at GAS from Sta
tion wILM. Mr.. Miller has a
sustaining program at that time.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard r. Witt are
visiting relatives in Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1919 FILES or
THE MILFORD CHBONIcLE

Miss Emma Isaacs is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. T. W. Prettyman.
! Olive Prettyman, Of Lewas. visit
ed relatives here this week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

On December 2, the Business
and Professional Girls Club will
have its monthly social meeting.
They are dining at Derrickson's
Restaurant at 6:45.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Dickerson
have been the guests Of relatives In
Greenwood this week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Mrs J. L. Bradley. Of wyoming
spent this week with Miss Letha
Joseph.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Mrs. Eli Donovan and son are yls-
iting friends and relatives in viii
mington and Delaware City.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Miss Kathryn l. Daniels passed
the Thanksgiving holidays with her
sister in Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Mrs. Mary Mcf1vaine ana Afiss
Elizabeth Hammond have returned
home after attending the rational
convention Of the w. g. a d. held
in Baltimore
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

On Thanksgiving Day the meme
bers of the Milford Gun ana Red
Club were invited to the home Of P.
+. Meeker for a large shooting
match and dinner
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Victor Handy, who IS attending
Delaware College, was the Thanks
giving guest Of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs George W. Handy.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-29

Mrs. Harvey Clifton and her sis
ter Mrs. Frisby Kirby, are 1pending
this week with friends In Federals-
burg, Nd
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Street Cleanup

Although they have not succeeded
in fixing responsibility for past fail
ures to keep the streets of Washing
ton in reasonably clean condition,
the Commissioners, in directing the
police, the District Health Depart
ment and the Refuse Division to
exercise greater diligence in en-
forcing existing regulations are
pursuing course which may result
in substantial improvement.
The present disgraceful appear
ance of streets and alleys in the
Capital is not due so much to lack
of appropriate regulations as to the
failure properly to enforce those
already on the statute books. Efforts
of interested householders in par
ticular cases to secure remedial
action have resulted in some expert
buck passing" but have not been
productive of cleaner streets.
Whether any permanent improve
ment will result from the action of
the Commissioners remains to be
seen. The objection to such orders
as those issued yesterday is that, in
too many instances, they tend to
result in squirt of activity, followed
by a gradual settling back into the
earlier attitude of indifference. It
is up to the Commissioners, the
enforcement agencies and the public
to see that this latest reform effort
does not experience that fate.
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Water Supply

Washington's experience in the
heat wave of the past week calls
attention graphically to the need
for immediate action looking toward
expansion of the city's water supply
system. During recent days the
maximum capacity of the filtration
plants, 155,OO0,0 900 gallons, has almost
been needed and daily consumption
is 100000 gallons over last year.
This summer may be the last In
which residents of the community
will be able to obtain all the water
they want Until the expansion pro-
gram is completed.
Fortunately, $4,000 was included
in the appropriation bill for the cur
rent fiscal year to start work on
preliminary plans. But when that
item was written into the bill engi-
neers estimated the peak Of con-
Evening star., 1940-07-28

close to the line If the funds are to
be spent where they will do most
good. The U. S. H. A. is making
much to-do about accelerating the
defense program and getting it be-
fore the public. Public housing, by
necessity, moves slowly. Yet the
Federal agency is slashing red tape
and has set up a defense schedule
designed to reduce the construction
period Of projects by about two
thirds. Under that schedule ordi-
nary projects should be built in four
to six months.
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Preparedness and the Vote

Elsewhere in today's Star there
appears a reprint of an address to
the Washington Board of Trade on
April u, 1917, by the Editor of The
Star. This address was delivered
twenty-one days after the United
States had entered the First World
War against Germany, and concerns
itself with the Americanization of
the Washingtonian as a wise measure
of war-preparednesS.
The speech is reprinted today be-
cause of the peculiar timelineSs of
Its argument. Today, as then, the
whole Nation is concerned with pre-
paredness and the patriotic sacrifices
to be demanded of every American
citizen.
Twenty-three years ago we had
been forced to the supreme effort
demanded by declaration Of war.
Today the chief hope of averting
that step lies in adequate prepared
ness, And as part of such pre-
paredness there should be included
the important step of removing that
stain on American democracy repre-
sented in denial of the full rights of
citizens to the Americans who live
In the American Capital.
In 1917 the Nation was on the
march to defeat autocracy. Today
the American democracy faces
threats from every side by new forms
of autocracy. Appeal after appeal
has been voiced by our Government,
not only to our own people but to
the people of the world, to stand off
the encroachments of autocratic
systems which promise slavery in
new forms to those whom they
conquer.
How much longer is there to exist
In the very heart of the American
democracy system of political
slavery which denies to it's citizens
a voice in the Government which
taxes them, and which may shortly
call upon them to bear arms without
any participation in the solemn de
liberations which precede the deci-
sion?
Today the chances seem brighter
than at any time in recent years for
ending that disgraceful anomaly un-
der the American flag-a voteless
Capital of the United States.
A vote for the Summers resolution
Is the necessary step to that end.
Evening star., 1940-07-28
ARE WE TOO COMFORTABLE?
By the Right Rep James E. Freeman. d. ILL., d. C. IT,
Bishop Of Washington.

Comfort and habit take q strong hold
of us, but q year has made an amazing
difference. 1t was humbling, too as We
recalled how we had grown hot over
trivial annoyances In our own comfort
ably ordered lives" Thus an English
man writes, as he reckons with the con-
ditions of his country in this tragic era.
He does not complain nor does he whine
over a situation that is more threaten
ing than anything England has ever
known. He does see in it that which
provokes deep reflection and that
prompts him to discover causes that
have made this hour one Of grave i'm
port.
Comfort and habit take a strong hold
of u.s. this Is literally true. We move
along our way, way altogether too
easy, too unimpeded, do the daily chores,
fraternize with the same little coterie Of
friends, indulge in the pleasures or pas
times that are most agreeable to us and
take life as it comes, with little Of con-
Germ for what life really means. What
the English writer says Of the comfort
able, unconcerned ways OF his country
men may be said with greater pertinence
of the average American. The way Of
life here has been smoother and softer
than in Europe. While We have had
less of prosperity than we once enjoyed,
we have. generally speaking, been better
of than the peoples Of the Old World.
We have felt little need for defending
ourselves because we were quite apart
from those who could disturb us. We
knew we had unbounded resources, pro-
ductive acres that yielded more than we
could consume. and genius for me-
chanics and the useful arts that made us
quite incompatible. We certainly were
comfortable and at ease.
Suddenly, and within brief space,
conditions have changed and our coveted
comfort is threatened. We would arm
ourselves on sea and land and in the air.
We would employ Our great wealth that
it may render us secure against misfor-
tune. All this is doubtless necessary,
but is 1t enough? Can we buy security
and peace and have the comfort we de-
mand. simply because we have the men
and the money to make us invincible.
come what may? Are we learning any
Evening star., 1940-07-28

sumption would not be reached for
approximately two years, and that
rationing would not have to be re-
sorted TO for four or five years. Since
consumption last week came within
a million gallons day Of the maxi
mum, those estimates probably will
prove overoptimistic in event of a
prolonged period of hot weather next
year.
Rapid growth of population, COM
bined with drastic and unexpected
changes in water service demands
within a very few years, due to wide
spread use OF air-conditioning, have
upset the original carefully planned
program for the city's Water De-
partment. Should an unusually
large amount of public building
follow the national defense expan-
sion in the Capital, further disloca-
ton of the present program will be
inevitable.
While a number of serious prob
lens are still to be solved, principally
the question of division of the cost
between the Federal and District
governments, every effort should be
made to start the new work as soon
as possible. Estimates last spring
were that the project would require
approximately nine years to COM
plete, starting in 194l or 1912 If
such is the case, and if present indi-
cations Of future demands are borne
out, Washington will face several
summers of rationed water