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Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
D. P. c. A. HAS AIDED
MANY STATE FARMERS
tcmiinusa from PIrst PaU,

mia, and Delaware, which consti-
tutes the Baltimore district. The
Baltimore Production Credit CorpOr-
alton released the following article
to the directors, officers, and en-
PlOyees Of all the associations Of the
district: CAS- Of June 80, the Della
ware P. C. A. had the largest in
crease In per cent of number of
loans closed. The summary shows
that the association had a $50 in
crease in number, with volume in
crease Of 639s. Both of these figures
lead the district"
Mr.. Harrington at the stOckhold-
ers' meeting last January stated that
he hoped TO loan the farmers of the
state S4O0. 100000 during the year
1870. The association now fully ex-
poets to loan over S50O.O00.O0. He
stated the association has not had
any losses on any loans made since
January 1885 and he fully expects
TO finish the year with the unbroken
record Of not having a dollars loss
on any loan made by the present
management during its six years in
the operation Of the associations
business. While it is not definitely
known to the directors it is the
feeling that this is a record Of over
$50 associations Of the entire United
States. This is mentioned only to
show the loyalty and cooperation Of
It's members to the Delaware Pro-
duction Credit Association, which
the management so greatly appreci-
ates.
All loans Of the association are
examined by the federal examiners
once a year at which time reserves
are required to be set up on each
loan which It is felt there could be
a possible loss. Only one reserve
$4,000 has ever been set up on any
loan made by the association and
hat was paid.
It might be added that the asso-
ciation has not had a foreclosure
sale for over 4 years and the Secre-
.ary- Treasurer seldom is compelled
o visit a borrower regarding the
payment Of his loan.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
LIQUOR TAX IS UP
TI96 In THIS STATE
IU0ntinusa frnm FsEss FAgsI

surrendered or cancelled. compared
with s36.1S4 the previous year.
The report shows the commission
made total collections of $7S6,540.32
in the fiscal year 19S9-40 compared
with $737. .65795 in the fiscal year
193S-39. A total Of $751;. 1858 was
turned over to the state treasurer in
the past fiscal year, compared with
$6S9, 1904 in the fiscal year of
19SS-s9.
Beer and spirits license fees of the
fiscal year 1939-4O paid the commits
sion totalled $132.546.79 compared
with S135, 5,072.30 the previous year:
taxes on beer, spirits, and wine in
1939-40 amounted to S619. 9.4O225
compared with $554.127.79 in 1883.
Salaries and wages paid by the
commission in 1939-4O amounted to
$61 1892 compared with s62. 1885
in the year 1883.
Miscellaneous expenses of the
commission in 1939-4O amounted to
s11, ,057.36. compared with $13,3O3.36
In 1889.
One OF the sharpest gains in the
year was in collections of the wine
tax. Collections Of this tax last
year, 1939-40, amounted to $42,-
5S9.57, compared with $19,641.66 in
the year 1889.
Richard T. Cam. executive sec
retary Of the commission, said the
increase In the wine tax indicated
q trend toward wine and more mod
crate forms Of beverage. A good
proportion OF the increase in the
collection OF spirits tax was because
Of the increase in purchases before
July this year. to avoid the new
federal spirits tax which went into
effect on that date.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
HOT SCHOOL LUNCHES
BOOST CHILD HEALTH
lcontinued frum Plrst rnrsl

CCOntinued from FiFst PaGel
lunch does much to harm the health
Of children.
Studies Of thousands Of rural
school children in all sections Of the
country show that where the lunch
is adequate and includes something
hot. the boys and girls have greater
relish for the lunch resulting in
better digestion, underWeight is re-
duced with the accompanying i'm
provement in health. teachers find
that discipline is easier to obtain,
attendance is improved and closer
attention to school work results in
better scholastic achievement.
Children usually carry hot soup or
chowder in a thermOs bottle. Or
soup. a vegetable or other food can
be carried in a fruit or salad jar
where facilities are available for re-
heating at the school.
For a hot, tasty dish in the school
lunch. Miss Macdonald suggests:
Cream Of vegetable sOup-Capable
Of great variation and easy to pre-
pare. Make a white sauce, using 1-2
to one tablespoonful Of -four and one
tablespoon of butter TO each cup Of
milk. Season to taste. To each cup
of white cause. add cooked vege-
tables. diced OF chopped, using 1-3 to
1-2 cup of vegetables. II too thick,
thin with milk. The vegetables may
be asparagus. celery, potatoes, beans,
peas, corn. carrots. onions or any
other desired combination.
Canned or steWed tomatoes Heat,
season with salt, pepper, butter, su-
gar.
Beef brOth-TO the broth add any
vegetable combination.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
COLLICK WILL BE HANGED
ON FRIDAY, SEPT. Is

Arthur Collick. 2s-year-old Wor-
cester county Negro, will hang this
Friday, September IS, for the muir
der Of Harvey W. Pilchard, 81, well
known Stockton. Nd, farmer.
Collick was sentenced to death on
August by three judges in the Bal
timore county court at Towson, Nd,
the trial having been moved from
Worcester county. His companion,
Charles Manuel, 17-yesr-old Negro
youth, was sentenced to life impris-
onment for the murder.
The hour Of COllick's execution,
which viii take place in the Mary
land Penitentiary at Baltimore, viii
be determined by the penitentiary
warden.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
FOUR SEIZED IN LIQUOR
RAID NEAR BRIDGEVILLE

Four persons were arrested last
Friday night by agents Of the Della
ware Liquor Commission after a raid
by the officers revealed 2SO gallons
Of alleged moonshine whiskey near
the home of Walter Waters, near
Bridgeville. Those arrested are Tyre
Pruitt, Cleveland Casey, Clara
Hutchins and Waters.
The agents claimed the first three
suspects were unloading a quantity
of the alleged liquor from a car
when the raid was made, and that
100 gallons were found In a new
sedan and $50 more gallons in
Waters home. Agents making the
raid were E. e. Riggin, Stanley E.
Simon, Richard G.. Long. Wilson G.
Buckson and Austin d. Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
59TH PIONEER REUNION
SET FOR SEPTEMBER e

The fifth annual reunion Of lh
59th Pioneer TnfaAtry Associafiod
will be held at the Hotel Dupont, is
Wilmington, on Saturday and Sum
day, Sept. 2S and %. Originally
scheduled for Fort DIX, N. y, Il wae
shifted to Wilmington because ths
fort was needed for military pur
poses.
Howard D. Jester, reunion chaiFa
man, expects 1000 veterans from z2
states and two foreign co1ntfles u
attend Robert H. Gray viii preside.
Saturday VIII be devoted 20 inforual
meetings. A dinner viii be sige1
Sunday afternoon n the hotel. oEa
GERS will be elected Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
HONE COMING ANNIVERSARY AT
TYLERTON METHODIST CHURCH

We will be happy to greet all
friends and former members Of Ty-
lerton Methodist Church at TylertOn,
Smiths Island, Md, on Sunday, Sep
tember is. This will be the first
snnual home coming anniversary
held at this church. Take advantage
Of this spiritual opportunity and the
lovely boat. ride from Crisield. A
typical southern island dinner will
be served free. There will be special
speakers and music. including the
combined ch0irs of Ewell, Rhodes
Point and Tylerton. .Mr. and Mrs
bradley London OF Crisfeld will rem
der several duets. The boat Island
Belle, will leave Crisfeld at a. m.
and Tylerton at p. m. Rev VIM.
X. Kohl is the minister in charge.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
HOUSTON
Houston Methodist Church
N. c. Benson, Pastor.
cg...a.~, csnv,tas,.hov. tx

The Church School is getting
along very well and has started the
fail and winter schedule with a bit
OF enthusiasm. Rally day is coming
and we are hoping to see q great adj
vance IN attendance which will con-
tlnue through the year, Junior
church is starting we'll and It is to
be hoped this will gather up many
who do not tarry for this fifteen
minutes Of devotion. The address
will be on "A Boys Dream"
The morning worship will be right
after the junior church or about
10s45. at which time the pastor will
speak on REJECTED. the text being
HE came unto his own and his own
received him not AT 1880 in the
evening there Is song service at
which time we win sing your favor
ite song, and an address BY the pas
tor on Elijah, the Contest on Mount
Carmel" Come out and help US
sing some Of the old hymns Of
Zion.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
SUICIDE VERDICT GIVEN
IN DEATH OF DOVER NAN

Death by suicide was the verdict
of an inquest held by Coroner Her
man Johnson after Ernest Foreaker,
49. Of Viola, was found dead in the
garage of his home Sunday morning.
Police said he had died Of inhaling
monoxide gas.
A section foreman for the Penn
sylyania Railroad, Mr.. Foreaker had
been despondent over i'll health, in
vestigation by State Policeman Will
liam M. Short disclosed. Mr.. Fore
aker's body was discovered by his
wife about 1880 o'clock, when she
noticed the car was no longer park
ed beside the house,
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
COMMUNITY FLOWER SHOW
IN MILFORD ON OCTOBER 9-1O

Milford's annual Community Flow
er Show, sponsored by Milford
Grange, will be held in the Grange
Hall on Wednesday and Thursday,
October 9-10.
Mrs. Clarence E. Jester, wife Of
State Master Jester will serve as
chairman for the show, an outstand-
ing feature OF which will be an old
fashioned country supper served the
arst night Of the show by the
Grangers.
Glasses and entrants qualifications
win be announced in the next is
sue OF the Chronicle.
Last years show was an out
standing success. with Mrs. John P.
Of Milford winning the
sweepstakes prize and the Edward
". Davis silver loving cup.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
CORPORATION DEPARTMENT
RECEIPTS ARE s10ssls

Secretary of State Josiah Marvel,
Jr., reports that gross receipts Of
the corporation department during
August amounted to s10,318 and 116
companies were chartered.
The receipts were: Corporation
fees Estate tax and fees upon filing
Of new charters, renewals, certifi-
Gates OF retirements, reductions. etc.
and registration Of foreign corpora
tionsl. s4,46S.20; certified copies,
s5,57s.sO; dissolution fees, s27O.5o.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
ATTENDS CONVENTION

w. w. Mack. chief engineer. State
Department, is attending
the annual convention Of the Ameri-
can Association Of State Highway
officials In Seattle. Mr.. Mack, presi-
dent Of the association last year, is
now q member Of the board OF direc-
tors and executive COMMITTEES.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
LISTED IN SOCIAL DIRECTORY

Mrs. W. d. Denney Of Dover is
among the American women whose
detailed biography is included In
Principal Women Of America," a
social directory published by the
Mitre Press, London. She is the
wife Of the Motor Vehicle Commis-
sioner aud former governor.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

Miss Mildred Hammond. Miss
Margaret Holzmueller, Miss
Mary Pearce, Miss Anne Town
send. Miss Eleanor Morris, Miss
Ruth Ann Tease. Hayes Dieker-
son. Bernard Clements and Jack
Williams, all members of the
June graduating class of Mil
ford High School. will enter
University Of Delaware this
month as freshmen. The girls,
viii leave on Thursday.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
Col. Wickes Enjoys
Special Privileges

Colonel Jim Wickes, editor of
the Delaware State News, OF
Dover. was among the VIII
mington Chamber Of Commerce
members when they arrived in
Milford. He must have gotten
unruly, for Milford's new police
car met him at the station. but
the two policemen who were
riding with him seemed to have
him well under control as when
last seen he appeared to be very
dociIe.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
500, 600 GRANT TO
LIGHT 800 HOMES
Cconsinusd from mt Pagal

He said plans are being drawn
ny by an architect for construction
Of the new office building, funds for
which have already been allotted by
the REA.
The new building will be one story
high. Il will be about 100 feet long
and so feet wide and In addition to
the business office will house a
store room, garage. and workshop.
The present business ofice Of the
association is in a leased building
In Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lane, OF
Harrington, have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. T. NJ. Holcombe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver A. Newton, Of
Bridgeville, were guests Of william
H. Richardson and family this week.
The 1SOth anniversary Of Bar
rats Chapel, near Frederica, was
celebrated last Sunday afternoon
with a large crowd Of Kent counz
tians looking on or joining in the
social reunion that the annual
meeting at the historic Methodist
Church affords. Superintendent r,
K. Stephenson and Rev. F.. ]. Cochs
ran were in charge Of the services.
James Hill Stanton, accompanied
BY. Mrs, J. q, Stanton and Miss IeR-
ME Stanton, are making an automo-
bile trip to the mountains.
Mr.. Lopez, Of the Premium Shirt
Company. Milford. has recently ac-
quired a large contract for shirts
which will require at least 100 girls
for years time.
Frank W. Davis, Jr., who has been
spending the summer with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark L. Davis.
has returned to Lehigh University
for his sophomore year.
At the Democratic State Conven-
tion which was held in Dover Tues
day of this week, the following tick
ct was named: For Congress, ex-
Attorney General Robert C. White,
of Georgetown; for State Treasurer.
Millard F. Davis, OF Wilmington;
for State Auditor, William H. Wall
ker, of Dover.
Monday night, a fire Of unknown
origin destroyed a building ct Ba.
con, Sussex county, owned by J. T.
and occupied by him as
2 dwelling, store, and post office.
Inc Otu canning lacJOry ana 40fae
cent coal yard in North Milford, for4
nerly owned by the late George s.
5rier, but now by the Torsch Pack
ng Company, is about to change
hands. William Denney having con-
.racted TO purchase It. It is UNDER
itood that Mr.. Denney will erect 4
arge blacksmith and wheelwright
jhop on part, and the other part wiIa
De used by Mr.. Davis. owner OF the
Farmers Shed, to build additional
'heds.
Miss Emma Capehart, Of Lincoln.
eft Monday for Blackwatsr. whera
he has accepted the position oE
principal Of its school.
The public schools OF Greenwood
Ipened last Monday, in the chares
4 Prof. Williams. and the Misses
Ilsie Wiley. Laura Lyons and KAte
f0useman.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

Photographers Association Of
America at the stevens Hotel in
Chicago. which occurred during
the week Of August 1928. MIR.
Tropea submitted nine beautiful
prints. eight Of which were ac-
cepted. an unusual ratio. Three
Of the prints won merit awards
and two prints, loaned to q. I.
dupont Nemoura for The Amerl-
can Society for Testing Mater
iaIs, brought a ribbon to Mr..
Tropea. The subjects OF the
three merit pictures were
Hands, Spinning Top" and
Tulips. Mr.. Tropea already
has eleven merits towards the
necessary twenty five for a
master degree, with a possible
addition to that number very
soon. Milford is Justly proud Of
the artistic work OF its talented
citizen, and Of the honors show
cred upon him for his efforts to
present something unusual and
beautiful in his line Of exhibi-
tiOns and work.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
TWO EYES ENLEsT N AnMH

The Army has new pair 0k eyes.
Louis Eye, IS, enlisted in the inG'
try Saturday His hrotAar. Cn
20, Joined up August s. 1A4g
sons of Mr.. and MFs. Jaeper Eye.
Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
WEDDINGS
FREAs FORD

FREAS FORD
On Sunday, September 8, 1910, in
the Avenue Methodist parsonage,
Mr.. Shelby L. Ford of Philadelphia,
and Miss Florence NJ. FTeas, of Mil
ford, were united in marriage. Mr.
and Mrs. s. P. Simpson we're the at
tendants. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. DR.. Frank Herson,
pastor OF Avenue Methodist Church.
GOODRICH PEET
Miss Verna Goodrich, daughter of
Mrs. Elizabeth Goodrich Of Boston,
and Mr.. ROLAND s. Peet, son of Mrs.
Albert Brainard Peet Of Wilmington,
and the late Mr.. Peet Of Milford.
were married Friday night, Sep
tember s, in st. Paul's Methodist
Church by the Rev. Oliver J. Collins.
Miss Edna Jacobs was maid Of hon
or. Mr.. Harry Isaacs was best man.
After a wedding trip. MIR. and Mrs.
Peet will live in Wilmington.
HICKMAN GOODWIN
Miss Laura Belle Hickman. daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Parker T. Hick-
man of WhaIeyville, Nd, and George
A. Goodwin, son of the late Capt. and
Mrs. George Goodwin of Milton. were
married by the Rev. Howard Davis,
retired minister Of the Methodist
Church, at his home at Lewes on
Thursday, Sept. S. They were ac-
ccmpanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Lane Of Georgetown. After an au-
tOm0bile tour through the South,
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin will be at
home in Milton.
900
DAYTON WALLS
Miss Bernice NJ. Dayton, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Dayton Of
near Georgetown, and Mr.. John Sam
ueI Walls, son Of Mr.. EIzt Walls of
were married on Saturday,
August II, by the Rev. Omar E. |
Jones, pastor Of Wesley Methodist |
Church at Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
Obituary
McMICHAEL

McMIC1AEL
The funeral Of Mrs. Clarenda Nc
Michael. "a years old, of Milford, was
held at her residence on North street
last Saturday afternoon, September
z, at O'Clock. Mrs. McMichael died
suddenly at her home last Thurs
day. September 5. She is the widow
Of Thomas H. McMichael, who was
a brick manufacturer of this city for
a number of years. She is survived
by four children: Mrs. Harry Need
ham, of Baltimore; ElwOod Nc
Michael, of Camden; Mrs. Lulu Nc
Michael and Miss Bessie McMichael,
both Of Milford.
600
WARRINGTON
Mrs. Mary Robinson Warrington,
S6, widow of R. Paynter Warrington,
a farmer, died Monday at her home
near Whites Chapel, after a short
illness. Surviving are two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Fred Johnson and Mrs.
Minnie Davidson; a grandson, PayR-
ter w. Vincent, and two great grand
children. all of near Lewes. Ser
vices were held at the home on
Wednesday. with interment in the
Whites Chapel cemetery.
900
CONAWAY
Following a short illness, Clarence
c. COnaway. 81, died on Thursday,
September 5, at his home, 2002 West
Sixth street, Wilmington. He was a
conductor on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, and was a member of the
Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen.
Born in Georgetown, he. went to
Wilmington at the age Of 13, and
has lived there since. He is survived
by his widow, Mrs. Mary COnaway;
eight children. Mrs. Florence Reed,
Mrs. Catherine Hagelsteine, Mrs. |
Bryan, Mrs. Josephine
Sharp, Mrs. Mary Usilton. Miss Dor /
Othy Conaway, George T. COnaway,
Joseph COnaway, all of Wilmington.
Also surviving are three sisters,
Mrs. Stephen Paterson, Wilmington:
Mrs. Golda Murphy. Wilmington, and
Mrs. Hulda Myers Of Laurel. Funeral
were held from the Krienen
Brothers funeral home Saturday af-
ternoon at o'clock. Interment in
Cemetery. Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

The Business Girls are about
ready to become active in a club
way. On Monday, September 16.
the members will meet with
Miss Sara Nutter for the first
fall get-togethe.:.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

Horace G. Tropea has scored
again in his art in photography.
At the annual exhibit Of the
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

Va ~AA-AA A-4AnAAAI2 NAAf
few invited friends
Miss Florence Hollis
- daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hollis. Of Denton.
and DR.. Robert A. Reed, son Of
Mrs. George Thomas Reed. were
married in the Presbyterian
Church on Wednesday at two by
the Reverend John ]. Brown.
The church was lovely with
palms, ferns and candles and a
short recital before the cere-
mony was played by William
Mitten. who included old favor
ties Because and II Love You
Truly" in his repertoire. The
bride wore an afternoon dress Of
rose beige with brown access
ories. Her corsage was garden
las. Miss sara Dickerson was
maid Of honor for the bride and
was dressed in soldier blue with
a hat to match. Her flowers were
pink roses. Mr.. George T. Reed
was best man for his brother.
A reception followed for the in
vited guests at the home Of the
maid Of honor. The young couple
left afterwards for New York
City. They will return on Sun
day and will occupy their home
on South Walnut street. Mrs.
Reed is a registered nurse and
recently was employed at the
Milford Memorial Hospital DR..
Reed is a graduate Of the Uni
versity Of Maryland and is a
practicing dentist with an ofice
in Milford.
g
Miss Dorothy Diekerson and
Mr.. Remsen Cross Barnard, 3rd,
have selected their attendants
for, their wedding which will
take place in Union Methodist
Church in Bridgeville on Satur-
day. September 21, at two. Miss
Dickerson is the daughter Of
Mrs. William B. Diekerson and
MIR. Barnard is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Remsen C. Barnard.
Miss Dickerson win be escorted
to the. alter by her uncle, Mr..
John W. Dickerson, of Phila-
delphia, but her mother will give
her away. Mrs. Martin L. Door
dan. Of Bridgeville. a sister, will
be matron Of honor. Mrs. Robert
L. D. Allen. OF Seaford. another
sister. Miss Jane Barnard, sister
Of the bridegroom, Miss Marie
Anderson and Miss Virginia Col
Iison Of Bridgeville, will be
bridesmaids. Mr.. William Ste
tenson will be best man and the
ashers include Mr.. Martin L.
Doordan and Mrs. Robert L. D.
Allen, brothers-in-law of the
bride, Mr.. Theodore Govatos and
Mr.. George H. Draper, 3rd, Of
Milford. Miss Dickerson wss
much entertained during a re-
;ent visit to Wilmington. having
been employed there and having
made many friends. Tomorrow
sYening Mr.. and Mrs. Remsen
will be hosts to fam
ly dinner in honor of the young
couple. On Saturday evening
seorge H. Draper, Srd, William
stevenson and Theodore Town
end gave. a spaghetti supper at
he Draper cottage at Slaughter
3each In their honor, to which
bout fifty guests were hidden.
he evening passed pleasantly in
ancing and conversation.
g
Horace G. Tropea has scored
gain in his art in photography.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

Those who read last weeks
Thirty Years Ago" will remem-
ber an item about Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob ROosa having a fine son.
This week comes the report that
that same fine son. John Roosa,
with his wife and daughter,
Margaret Leslie. have moved to
their newly completed home,
situated on a part of the Roosa
farm. the site of which, accord
ing to old deeds, was an old
Quaker Meeting House and GEM
etery on Kings Highway. Lands
change hands. sites alternate or
interchange. years pile up, all Of
which has brought about the
above happening and marks the
passing Of time.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

James Hill Stanton. accompanied
BY. Mrs, J. g, Stanton and Miss IeH-
ME Stanton, are making an automo-
bile trip to the mountains.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

One Of the incest Of the end Of
summer parties was held last
Thursday evening at the Reho-
both Indian Beach Club, and
was given for the benefit Of the
Seaford Chapter Of the. Red
Cross. It attracted folks from
far and wide. The entertain
ment consisted Of a floor show,
a parade of folks in costume, an
auction of merchandise donated
by Seaford stores, and a fashion
show Of dresses and coats from
a Salisbury store. A buffet sup
per was served at twelve
o'clock. Among those present
and enjoying the dancing from
Milford were Miss Ruth Anne
Holzmueller. Miss Ellen SippIe,
Miss COrnelia Vienot, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank R. Grier. Mr.. Logan
Grier. Mr.. william v. Sipple
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Staudt.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

Mr.. Lopez, Of the Premium Shirt
Company. Milford. has recently ac-
which will require at least 100 girls
for a years time.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

The public schools OF Greenwood
opened last Monday, in the eharEs
Of Prof. Williams. and the Misses
Elsie Wiley. Laura Lyons and KAte
Houseman.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

Monday night, a fire Of unlnown
origin destroyed a building at Ba4
con, Sussex county, owned by ]. 4.
Thompson and occupied by him as
a dwelling, store, and post office.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

Frank W. Davis, Jr., who has been
spending the summer with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark L. Davis.
has returned to Lehigh UNIVERSITY
for his sophomore year.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13
thirty YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1919 FILES OF
TIE MILFORD CHRONlCER

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lane, OF
have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. T. NJ. Holcombe.
Milford chronicle., 1940-09-13

Miss Emma Capehart, Of Lincoln,
left Monday for Blackwatsr. whera
she has accepted the position %
principal Of its school.