Milford chronicle., 1940-11-01

coming Of the selec-
tive draft drawing,
ID the actual drawing
and the intense hunting for par
ticular numbers which followed.
Those who listened at the radio
on Tuesday and heard the voice
OF one mother whose sons num-
Der was the first one drawn.
will hear the echo for a long
time. No one questions that the
draft Is the only proper way to
increase the army man power,
and that it Is the fair way. but
perhaps ones patriotism runs
low when a SON or brother or
a father must train for his part
in the warfare Of today. Such
horrible descriptions of present
day maneuvers that cover the
pages Of the daily newspapers
give the reader starts and chills.
II one can have optimism, now.
more than ever before, is the
time to use it and to inject those
around you with that quality,
for an win need 1t in the days to
come From a Woman's view
point, it still seems that a group
Of international men ought to
be able to sit down and with
proper deliberation, settle the
differences Of the world without
the terrific blOodshed that has
become the daily portion. A few
years back one did not appreci-
ate how wen things moved
along when peace and plenty
ruled the land. There is no go
ing back, but there may be the
eternal hope that differences
and wars may pass, and one may
again walk the lands Of the
earth in harmony and under
standing May that BET!
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It is grand that there can be
fun and merriment to divert the
minds of the people. and as this
is being written. plans go for
ward for the big Halloween pa
rads and celebration. One win
naturally see all of his friends
on the streets watching the
floats go by.
Halloween has given much
color to the parties of the week.
Beginning with Tuesday. Bill
BuFris. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Burris, entertained a num-
berof his friends in the base
ment OF his home on Causey
avenue. All Of the spook family
black cats, witches, goblins
and such decorated the walls.
With leaves and corn stalks Civ
ing the outdoors atmosphere.
Thirty-four boys and girls came
dressed as some person or thing
and the fun began when every
one wanted to know who every
one else was. Fayors were Ash
ed for, and they being noise
makers. the din was all that the
children could desire.
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An older group of boys and
girls were guests Of Jimmy
Smith at his home on Washing
ton street on Tuesday evening.
This was also a Halloween par
ty with games and fun for all
during the evening. and re-
freshments to top the merriment.
About twenty-five were present
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one OF the study halls out at
school underwent a change on
Tuesday afternoon in prepara-
ton for a party that evening
which was planned by Hensen
N. Evans, president Of the tea
chers' association Of Milford
schools, and committee COM
posed Of Mrs. Oscar Nemesh,
Miss Dorothy Derrickson and
Miss Cordelia Carter. Hallow-
zen decorations took away all
races Of the school room and
naee a fine setting for eleven
ables Of bridge and one Of
learts. II was party for all Of
he faculty and members Of the
ocal board Of education with
heir husbands or wives or
rieads. The several new teach
RS this year were Afforded an
opportunity to meet the other
members and It was q grand
yeaing for all. Prizes for
ridge we're awarded to Mrs. Az
red Lupien. Mrs. Conrad Tray
rss Coach Briggs. Mr.. McGin-
Ils ana MISS Jernee The prizes
or hearts were won By Mr.,
.insIey and Miss May Watson.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Cal
oan announce the engagement