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Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
New Century Club


Miss Ida Draper. chairman Of Pub
lic Welfare for the Milford New
.CeAtnry Club. presented a very In
tefesting and enjoyable program for
the members on Monday afternoon.
Miss Draper presented Mrs Mar
sarft McVaugh, Of Wilmington, who
gave q vivid description Of the AM
ericnn Red Cross, It's inception, its
work, the requirements and its per-
89npel. Before Mrs McVaugh's talk
the local members Of the Red Cross
were introduced They included Mrs
Wallace McFaul, Mrs. Neal Wilkins.
Mrs. Wilson s. Vinyard, Mrs Robert
Grliiith, Miss Sara Nutter, Mrs. A
DonneH Marshall and Mrs. Raymond
smith. Mrs. McVaugh displayed a
namber OF garments, on the reauir-
ed list, some made in Milford and
some made in other places. She
spoke Of the fature needs for all
tyres Of garments, and urged the
members to give Of their time for
surgical work and knitting. others
Of the local personnel not present
are Miss Burdella Davis. Mrs. Bay
ard Wharton and Miss Dorothy Der
rtcEson. Suitipg her vocal selections
TO the day, Mrs. Clyde Nelson sang
eThe Rampart3 We Watch" by Cor
don Beecher aud God Bless Ameri-
ca, by Irving Berlin. Mrs. Davis r. |
Gfier accompanied Mrs. Nelson. The
high school quartet was present and
sang '0ld Aunt Jemina," Jubilee
Medley and "Evaline." Mrs. c. D. |
Abbott read a letter from a mother
in England. who chose te remain in
her own country rather than be safe
IN home in America. Mrs. William
v. Sipple read Il letter Of the last
war written by DR.. Lee Hynson who
served as an army surgeon at that
time Both letters were interesting
and breathed OF the times. The mem
be-c OF the Milford Club are in
yited to be thu guests of the Lord
baltimore Women's Club at its week
~ meeting on Tuesday, November IS.
Slans are being made for transpor-
tation. Those wishing to go may
with the president,
Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend, at once.
Next week will be Fine Arts Day.
Mrs. John MulhOlland and Mrs. Har-
~ Mulholland have invited Mrs. Will !
liaTn Leach of Frederick, a noted
painter, to talk about her work and
10 show some of it. William E. Nit
en- viii present art in music A very
ine afternoon ie anticipated for {
hose who attend. Receiving on
Monday were Mrs. Duane Lynn and
Mrs. Harry J.. PettyjOhn
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
SHAWNEE CLUB

The regular monthly meeting of
the Shawnee Home Demonstration
Club was held at the home of Mrs.
Gus Swanson on Friday. November
8. There were 81 members and one
visitor present.
Mrs Philip Grifith and Mrs.
Charles Grove gave a demonstra-
tion on How to Cook the Cheaper
Cuts OF Meat" with samples for us
to taste.
Our next meeting will be a Christ
mas party which will be held at the
home Of Mrs. Frank Vibbert on FRI
day evening, December i3. at 1880,
with MRS. Philip Grifith and Mrs.
John Lodge on the committee. All
members please bring a toy or
something for the box which we are
going to give the Delaware Colony
children at Christmas.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
DRIVER HELD AFTER INQUEST

Nelson Rash. Frederick, was held
under s2,5O0 bail on a charge of
assault and battery by Magistrate
w, S. CIbbage, at Dover. following
an inquest into the death of Miss
Margaret Belts. The girl. a pass
enger in Rash's car. was fatally in
jnrod when the machine collided
with an auto driven by S. Weston
Scott, of Hershey, Pa, and Seaford
The coroner's Jury returned an open
verdict. Scott was released.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
GRAND LODGE TO LIE

The 10Th annual communication
II the Grand Lodge ol Delaware,
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows,
will be held on November 30, In the
new armory at Georgetown FredeF-
lex P. whitney. Georgetown. grand
master, and William r. Kirby, of
Wilmington, deputy grand master,
will preside. Mr.. Kirby is slated to
he elected grand master. There are
20 subordinate lodges IN Delaware
al Of which viii be represented
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
Fellowship Class

Another pleasant evening was
spent by the Fellowship class of
Avenue Church. Wednesday evening
November 6. These meetings are in
spirational socially and also in bull
ding up the church school activities.
Mrs. Arcadia Ingram, president Of
the class. opened the meeting with
the class song. Reports were read
and business transacted. The mem-
bers who had charge of the social
program had some entertaining
games. A reading by Mrs. Lambert.
Ice cream and cake were served. The
next meeting will be held in Decem-
har
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
an FOOD MEDAL AWARDED

Gladys Hopkins Of Lewes is TO re-
ceive q gold medal as county winner
In the national All food preparation
contest conducted for the sixth sea-
son BY the extension service. The
presentation viii be made by County
Agent Anne B. Moore. The hand
somely embossed medal is provided
BY Servel. Inc. as an incentive to
4-H food work.
Eleanor Brown OF Pennington,
the state winner. receives a trip to
the National a-H Club Congress in
Chicago. Nov. 29-Dec. z, where six
college scholarships of $500 each
will be awarded to selected group.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
STATE HOSPITAL REPORTS
INCREASE OF % PATIENTS

An increase OF q patients during
the month of October at the Della
ware State Hospital. Farnhurst, was
reported last week to the board of
trustees by DR.. M. A. Tarumianz.
superintendent A total of 1903 pa
ITEMS. including SIS males and 6S5
females, were a. the institution on
OstOber 81. with 1SS males and los
females on parole. There were 1902
patients reported on October 1, Of
whom 626 were males and 576 were
females. DR.. Tarumianz said.
Sixteen males and II females
were admitted during October.
There were six deaths during the
month, three males and three fe-
males, and discharges were given to
seven males and four females. Pay
patients and other sources contri-
bHted ss.011.54 during the month.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
ROTARY NOTES

The Rev. Howard Davis Of Lewes,
former chaplain of the seth Pho
neers, Delaware's World War regi-
nlent, was the speaker at the Armis-
tice Day dinner of the Rotary Club
at Milford He stressed that hate
and prejudice must be removed be-
fore the world can be at peace. Ro-
tartan Captain Anthony Summers, a
former commander of Battery F, and
also a World War veteran, was in
charge of the program. Another
speaker was Lieutenant-Co Colonel viii
liam 3. Lank, Oldest Legionnaire in
the state, who served with the seth
Pioneers In France. A veteran Of
three wars, Mr.. Lank reviewed his
experiences as a soldier. Harry ].
Pettyjohn, former commander Of
Battery B. also spoke.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
ONE DELAWARE MAN PLANS
TO MAKE MARITIME EXAM

Russell Stevenson, of Harbeson,
will be the only Delaware candidate
to take the third nationwide exam
snation Saturday for appointment as
cadet in the merchant marine, the
Maritime Commission announced on
Tuesday. Stevenson is one Of 244
selerted IN the nation.
The successful candidates will be
placed on list OF eligibles. from
which the commission will make ap-+
poil tlnents to u. S. merchant ves-
sells.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
BOY HONORED
BY SCIENTIFIC FRATERNITY

Samuel C. Henvis of Millsboro. a
jnnior at RanuolphlMacon College
in Virginia, has been elected to MEM
bnrshIp in the Alpha chapter Of the
Chi Beta Phi national honorary sci
entific fraternity, organization found
ed at Randolph-Macon in 1916 for
mec who have shown ability in the
several sciences.
Henvis is working for the Bachelor
of Science degree and has made the
Deans Lists consistently since he
first matriculated in 1898.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
KENT COUNTY BUSINESS AND
PROFEssIONAL WOMEN'g CLUB

4 kkNT COUNTY BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB
The Kent County Business and
Professional WOmen's Club met on
Wednesday evening at the Wayside
Inn in Smyrna with 20 members
present The guest speaker for the
evening was Superintendent Norman
Pnrnell Of the Delaware State Po-
lice, who discussed the training re-
Qutred for appointment, the organi-
zation, and the special criminal IA
cilities Of the state police force. A
number Of questions were asked Mr..
Purnell by the members. The pro-
gram was planned by Miss Charlotte
Spencer, chairman of public affairs.
The program was followed by a
business meeting at which Miss E.
Kathryn Pennypacker presided. Miss
Lillian Hertlin, chairman of inter
national relations, reported for her
committee. The club voted to con-
tinue its membership in the interna-
tlonal federation of business and
professional women.
Mrs Alice Allen reported for the
education committee of which she is
chairman. She suggested a plan |
club members could poss-
ibly assist the vocational guidance /
department Of the Dover high School
in its llogram. There was also dis
cussion on the possibility of rails
ing a loan fund scholarship for spe-
cial vocational training for deserv-
ing students.
Miss Pennypacker accepted with
regret the resignation Of Miss Ruth
Jones, the legislative chairman.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
TWO DELAWARE NURSES
CALLED TO ARMY HOSPITAL

Miss Thelma Hopkins. daughter
Cf Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur w. Hopkins
Of New Castle, former Isewes resi-
dents. has been called and reported
fer duty at the U. S Army Hospital
IT Fort Monmouth. NJ j.. last Thurs
day Miss Hopkins is a graduate
nurse OF Delaware Hospital, viii
inington. and a member OF the staff
Of nurses at the hospital She was
the second nurse to be called in Dell
aware for the national nursing SER
vice under the present draft The
first nurse Is Miss Peggy Carbaugh.
supervisor of nurses at the Delaware
Hospital. who reported for duty at
Fort Monmouth last Wednesday.
Both are reserve Red Cross nurses.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
FLLINGSWORTH : DONOVAN

Mics Mildred Esther Ellingsworth.
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Frank EllingswOrth of near Milford.
and Ernest Joseph Donovan. son of
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel r. Donovan of
noar Georgetown. were married on
Friday night. November S. at Reho-
both Beach by the Rev Conrad Ha-
ner They will make their future
home in Georgetown.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
WEDDINGS
GRIFFITH POTTER

uHIFFIIH TUIIEh
On Saturday evening, November
9, at the Avenue Methodist parson-
age, Purnell Potter, Jr.. and Miss
Catherine A. Griffith were united in
marriage by DR.. Frank HersOn. The
were Willard M. Griffith
and Miss Lorraine E. Turner.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
STATE COLLECTIONS LISTED

All collections made by the Cor
poration Division Of the Secretary 0i
States Office for the month Of Oc-
tobcr, have been given the following
distribution: Corporation fees, So
522.45; certified copies, s;323. IS,
dissolution fees. ss945O. refunds,
$75.10.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin P. Mes
sick, continuing their series of
parties, entertained a group of
friends last week on Thursday
and this week on Wednesday.
The invitations placed the time
az six-thirty and the guests ar
rived in time to enjoy a buffet
supper which was followed by
bridge. Last week the guests
included Mr.. and Mrs, Edgar
Wood. DR.. and Mrs. S. M. d.
Marshall. Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Toadvine, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Mulholland, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
NAPLES, MIR. and Mrs. Remsen
Barnard. and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
H. Draper. This week the
guests were DR.. and Mrs. Clyde
Nelson, DR.. and Mrs. Lester o.
Adkins, DR.. and Mrs. John B.
Baker. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Brereton, Mr.. and Mrs. I. d.
Short. Mr.. and Mrs Edgar
Wood. Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
staudt and MIR. and Mrs. Frank
Grier.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
AssIGNED % WEsT F0INg

George n. Railas uf Dover. hh
enlisted IN the srqny for thtaa -
ara has been assigned, % dutx at
West Point He Is the Ayst neRfs Is
Kent county to leara E1r 3a 5n
connection with the national
program.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Mrs. William Hallett enter
tanned the Sewing Club at her
home in Milford View on We'd
nesday afternoon.
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Martha Elizabeth
Counselman. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Benton CounseIman Of
Houston, and Mr.. Chester Cleve-
land Benson. Of Bethlehem, Pa,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos BEN
son, Of Wilmington, were mar
ried by Reverend Park W. Hunt
ington. Palms and ferns at the
alter were relieved by two large
gold vases OF white chryanthe-
NUNS and lilies. An organ re-
cital was played by Miss Sarah
Schwatlo, of Wilmington, be-
fore the ceremony and Miss
Charlotte Ryder, Of Milford, sang
AT Dawning" and Il Love You
Truly" The bride, who wore a
white satin gown, fashioned on
princess lines with a yoke of
Venice lace, and Queen Eliza
beth collar. long tight-fitting
sleeves, and full skirt with a
long train. was accompanied to
the alter by her father. The full
length veil Of French illusion
fell from a tiana of orange bios
SONS. She carried a prayer book
to which white gardenias were
attached and lilies of the valley
were entwined in the markers.
The maid of honor was Miss Jea-
nette Benson, sister of the groom.
Miss Benson wore gown Of
dusty rose taffeta. made on
princess lines, with high neck
line and pulled sleeves. Her
bouquet was of colonial style,
ana contained mixed flowers,
which matched the flowers she
wore in her hair. Mr.. Melvin L.
Beatty of Wilmington, was best
man. Mr.. William B. Counsel
man, brother of the bride, and
Mr., Lloyd o. Shorter Of viii
mington, were the ushers. The
bride is a graduate of Beacon
College. Mr.. Benson is a grad
uate of the University Of Della
ware, and a member OF the Tau
Beta Phi and Phi Kappa Phi
fraternities. He is associated
with the Bethlehem Steel Com
pahy in Bethlehem, where they
will live.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

The Business and Profession
al Girls Club Of the District Of
Delaware Y. W. C. A., will have
a social meeting on Monday, No
vember IS. The members have
been invited to be the guests of
Mrs. BanksOm Holcombe at her
home at MOrdingtOn Mills. Mrs.
Holcombe. who has lived for a
number of years in China, has a
large collection of things made,
and worn by native Chinese and
she will impart to the girls
some of her knowledge of tradi-
tiOnal customs and manners of
the Orient. The members will
leave town at seven-thirty.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

The dance at the Parish
House on Friday evening of last
week was much enjoyed by those
who attended. Recordings serv-
ed as music for the dancing. Re-
freshments were on sale during
the evening and supervision was
carried on by members Of
Christ Church and by the rec
tor, Reverend Joseph Kinks.
This is healthy atmosphere for
the boys and girls who enjoy
dancing.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Remsen Barnard
are having a group Of friends
in for dinner at their home on
South Walnut street tomorrow
evening.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

MIR. and Mrs. August Faix en-
tertained at dinner on Saturday
evening at their home on Kings
Highway, honoring their house
guests, their daughter, Miss
Marjorie Faix. Miss Virginia
Brandon, Miss Helen Louise
Stevens and Miss Mary Eliza.
beth Huxford. all students at
Wilson College. Additional
guests were Reverend John
jackson Brown. Robert KinsIey
and Bernard Briggs.
a.
Emma Pettyjohn was eight
years old last week and on Sat
urday gave a birthday party in
celebration of the event, hav-
ing the birthday cake and can
dies, which thrill was enjoyed,
along with the fun Of the games.
The guests were Fay Anne cof-
fin, Clydia McGinnis. Joan
Snowberger, Doris Ward, Phoe-
be Houston. Jane Savin, Patty
Carter. Mary Lee Jacobs, Pearl
Wisseman, Peggy Coffin. Ade-
laide Hoyt. of SewelI. N. j.,
Jimmie Cox. Alexis Mccoy. Glen
Dill, Frank and Robert Petty
john, Bobby NAPLES, Gordon
Phelps, and Bobby Kitchens, of
Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

iting William J. Trader.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. 7. Cannon we're
in Philadelphia on Monday.
George E. Roach visited his two
sons in Wilmington this week.
Complete returns from all of the
thirty election districts Of New Cas-
tie county show that the "wee'
forces defeated the "drys" BY a
msJOrity OF 7S9 The vote was larger
than that Of the special election Of
two years ago when that district
remained in the wet" column by a
majority Of 571.
Mrs. Thomas H. Davies is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Perry P.
Richards.
Mrs Anna Hill and children have
returned home from trip to At
lantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Curran, who
have been residing on West Front
street, have moved to Elmira, N. Y.
1t is likely that the new LegisIa-
ture viii consider move to make
Delaware College a coeducationaI
institution. The matter viii take
Legislative appropriations as it is
claimed by the college trustees that
L cannot provide for females unless
The Legislature builds additional
and separate dormitories.
DIR. J. Lynn Pratt, Of Milford, the
1ewly-elected Clerk Of the Peace for
Kent county, and the first Democrat
% fill that Office In twelve years, has
appointed William 7. Parvis, of Mil
ord, as his deputy, to succeed DR..
Wilbur D. Burton, the present dep
ity and acting Clerk Of the Peace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barker left
N Wednesday morning for trip
0 Atlantic City to attend the meet
ngs of the National Grange which
re in session there.
Twenty young men met at the
ome Of Mr.. and Mrs John p. Hol-
and last Friday evening and organ
sed the Ushers and Collectors So
iety Of the Epwprth League. The
hicers-eiect are: President, Jona-
nan S. Willis: vice president, JOS
Dh Sipple; secretary, Postles Ham-
lond; treasurer, Carlisle Collins.
The band from the Colorad Col
'ge st Dover made a visit to Milford
st Friday night and serenaded the
en Just elected to Office THE band
rst visited the home of Senator
Gorge w. Marshall, whore after
uch music, a few speeches were
ade. Proceeding from there
orped at the home o. State kuditof
ownsepd, Senator George Fisher
lerce and Clerk OF the ace Mark
Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Mrs. Thomas H. Davies is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Perry P.
Richards.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Mrs Anna Hill and children have
returned home from a trip to At
lantic City.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

George e. Roach visited his two
sons in Wilmington this week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Miss Catherine Williams, Miss
Grace Sharp and Miss Sue Nun
son attended the Tome-Severn
football game at the former
school on Saturday and saw
Jack Williams play. Later they
were guests Of Head Master and
Mrs. Trentwell Mason White at
tea, to which they were accom-
panied by Sam Marshall, stu
dent at Tome.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Mrs. Edgar Wood entertained
the Tuesday Bridge Club at her
home on Causey avenue this
week. Extra guests were Mrs.
Frank Brereton, Mrs. Irwin G.
Burton and Mrs. Oliver A. James.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE Isls FILES OF
TIE MILFORD CHRONICLE

John and William Twigg are vis-
iting William ]. Trader.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. John Curran, who
have been residing on West Front
street, have moved to Elmira, N. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. b. 7. Cannon we're
in Philadelphia on Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

DR.. J. Lynn Pratt, Of Milford, the
newly-elected Clerk Of the Peace for
Kent county, and the first Democrat
to fill that Office In twelve years, has
appointed William r. Parvis, Of Mil
ford, as his deputy, to succeed DR..
Wilbur D. Burton. the present dep
uty and acting Clerk Of the Peace.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15

Mr.. and MRS. Charles Barker left
on Wednesday morning for trip
to Atlantic City to attend the meet
ings of the National Grange which
are in session there.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-01

university authorities fit the absence of
know what grounds those authorities may
expel them
Until the of the students permitted hearings
admitted there little intellectual
the University of Michigan Negro students especially will
peculiar situation which a
denied because university
methods they employed to its enforcement
Acadmic freedom, applied Students widely
accepted popular 1t the
scholastic activity without impeachment administration faculty.
the right think and express views, widely
they differ those of the effective authOy
right organize which
intent of the United States Constitution We University
Minnesota fortunate in that e know rights.
The University Michigan has denied academic
these by its arbitrary public
the students involved Michigan hearing
all of student Amerca-m which
democracy.
Academic freedom served particular inception
freeing scholars teachers complete
political domination by Germany rulers 1t
tOdayhe pepetuaOn democracy. If the
students lost there will be large the
democracy which will require
Daily.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-01
Defends Moore
October 25, 1910.

October 25, 1910.
Editor: Seeing that you reserve
a section of your paper for letters
from the people," l would greatly
appreciate it if you would print
this one.
In a recent issue of the Spokes-
man there appeared on the front
page an article relating to the re-
moval from office of Mr.. Isaac
Moore Jr. by the Johnny Baker
Post, American Legion.
Such an act is disgusting and
most certainly must NOT meet the
approval of the better members of
our race or other citizens of the
city. Without q doubt they acted
with too much haste and entirely
without justification.
Mr.. Moore has served in the reg
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-01
"Old Iron Pants" Johnson 'Our Friend"

General Hugh Johnson Od Pants pecked to death
politically N Blue cOumnist
takes occasional poke Negroes under the cloak of being
friend g..
he Paul Dispatch and
Minneapolis denOuncng the appointment of General
Benjamin Davis his position General johnson, who
accused being heavy thinker insists that this political
the of President Roosevelt get Negro votes
According General Johnson would be demOrazng have
white officers Negro said the erswhe
comn make good soldiers when commanded by white officers but
their this statement which
behind the Arys policy
CATION people like Johnson who and gnor
they find possible worth unless his
skin is white.
As climax his contribution American literature General
Johnson that Joe Louis Endorsement of Wke times
coOred than the Davis We admit
that wonderful fighter and particularly would like
with General Johnson However, his political opinions
absolutely nothing. good what the Repubi
think when they feel that follow the
of a prizefghter.
In of his Oklahoma background how General
Johnson did like the coOd having the
himself brains anything in the of when
the of twentieth century
got above the rank of private.