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Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
FIREMEN ANNOUNCE
PRIZES FOR RALLY
COuntinusd. from Flrss Pags1

w.
$3.50 D. m.-Past presidents meet
ing with Delaware State Fire Chiefs
Association.
Thursday, September ls
10 a. m.-Call to order by Presi4
dent Leroy B. Truitt Election of
ofieers. New business.
1880 a. m.-Memoria1 services for
deceased firemen and Ladies' Aux
iIiary members. Installation of on
GERS.
1880 p. m.-Address by speaker
tc be selected. Adjournment.
$3.50 D. manual Firemen's Pa
rade.
S p. m.-Dance for visiting fire.
men.
IS 2 .m.-Awarding of prizes.
An companies are invited TO par
ticipate in the parade and compete
for prizes.
The prize list:
SOTO company making the best
appearance with rs or more uniform
ed members in line.
s10--To company making. the sec
ond best appearance with 25 or more
uniformed members in line.
s25-To company having the lar
gest number of uniformed members
in line. Donated by Wilmington Bu-
leau Of Fire
sI5-To company having the sec
ond largest number Of uniformed
members in line. Donated by Will
mington Bureau Of Fire.
s25-To company having the best
band in line. playing while passing
the reviewing stand.
s15-To company having the sec
ond best band In line. playing while
reviewing stand
Harry A. Schagrin Prize-To COM
pany making the best appearances
With 10 to "a uniformed members In
line.
SOTO company making the sec
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

The only game bird farm operated
in the State Of Delaware is owned
and managed by william Foord. Of
Milton, and deals primarily with
pheasants and quail.
A century old heron rookery To-
Gated on the outskirts Of the town
OF Lewes was made state bird
sanctuary to protect the little blue
and bIack-crOWned night herOns.
The Fellowship Glass will hold q
rummage sale Saturday, August 81.
in the Marshall Hospital building
West Front street. We viii have
good values. Come in and look them
over.
Nearly 400 delegates from post
ofices in Delaware and Maryland
will attend the annual convention OF
the Maryland Delaware Bi-State
Federation OF Post once Clerk in
the Hotel dupont, Wilmington, Sep
tember 21 and %.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES

Christian Science Church Service
Report for Sunday, Sept. 1, 1870.
Subject: CHRIST JESUS.
Golden Text: John .S:17-God sent
not his Son into the world to con-
denim the world; but that the world
through him might be saved.
A Bible Citation from the Lesson
Sermon: Isaiah 35:4-6-S Say TO them
that are OF q fearful heart, Be
strong. fear not: behold. your God
will come with vengeance. even God
with q recompence; he will come
and save you. 5. Then the eyes Of
the blind shall be opened. and the
ears Of the deaf shall be unstopped
8. Then shall tae lame man leap as
an hart, and the tongue Of the dumb
sing: for in the wilderness shall
waters break out, and streams IN the
desert
Correlative from the Textbook,
Science and Health with Key to the
Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy:
The advent OF Jesus Of Nazareth
marked the frst century OF the
Christian era, but the Christ b with
out beginning Of years CF end 81
days. Throughout all generations
both before and after the Christian
era. the Christ, as the spiritual idea,
the reelection Of G0d,--ha eoms
with some measure OF power an6
grace 70 all prepared 70 receive
Christ Truth.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

/ Too much rain now for some
crops, especially tomatoes.
The Milford Free Public Library
will be closed Labor Day. Monday.
September 2.
Delaware's increase Of II per cent
in population under the 1910 census
appears to be insufficient for it to
gain an extra member in the House
of Representatives in Washington.
The Mizpah Circle Of the Presby-
terian Church will hold its regular
business meeting on Tuesday eve
ming. September 3, with Miss Eliza-
beth Stidham, at 306 Lake avenue.
Don't forget the rummage sale in
the Marshall Hospital Building on
Saturday, August 81, by the Friend
ship Bible Class of the Avenue
Methodist Church. There will be an
especially fine selection Of mems
and boys clothes.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A lawn party in honor of the six
teenth birthday of Charles E. War
Tington, Jr., was given at the home
of his parents, near Lewes on Tues
day evening, August 20. The lawn
was beautifully decorated with many
colored lights. Refreshments of
fruits. nuts, candy. ice cream and
cake were served. Dancing and play
ing games featured the evenings en-
tertainment. Music was played by
Bobby Sherman and Russell Ben
nett.
Those present were: Elordora
Moore, Howard Harrington. Francis
blillman, Frank Kitchens, Ray Rus
sell, Betty and Catherine Stevenson,
Robert Jones, Nelson Belts. Harry
Belts, Jr., Robert and Reese Stew
enson. Robert Sherman, Norman
Bennett, Clarke Hill, Russell Ben
nett, Elma Williams. Arthur BOyce,
Winfred Pepper. Mary and Jane
Lowe, Howard Davidson, Carl Rit-
ter, William Craig. William Lowe,
Vera Lynch, Josephine Birmingham,
Ann Short, Lester Lee Stauffer, Ann
Petron, Ray Dodd. Florence Law
ton. Helen Williams, Cecil Carpen-
ter, Norma Lee Stauffer. Virginia
Lee, Katherine. Peggy and Phyllis
Warrington, Mabel Richards, Marie
Simpler, William and Donald Choir
man, Ida Mae Sharp, Eleanor and
Naomi Pettyiohn, James Hudson,
Carlton Pepper, Frank Bradley, r.
Paynter and Oscar Warrington. Jr.,
Dale and Chester Clifton. John Hop
kins, Martin. Leah, and Norman
Trnitt, Charles Futcher, Robert
Walls, John c. Hammond. Clinton
Warrington, Douglas Moore. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbert Jefferson and son Jim
mie, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Warning
tim. Mr.. and Mrs. Plaford Russell,
MIR and Mrs Harry Belts, Mr.. and
Mrs. Percy Stevenson and son JOS
eph, MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Jones and
son Jimmie. Mrs. John Lofland, Mrs.
Clara Sharp, Mrs. Coard Warning
ton, Mrs. Maggie White, Mrs. Fran
els Kitchens and Cline Pepper.
At a late hour the guests depart
I'd wishing Charles. Jr., many more
happy birthdays. He received many
lice and useful gifts. i
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
DELAWARE ROADS
FILL MILITARY NEEDS
Countinned from First Passl


federal defense standards with a few
exceptions. Minor changes or en-
lsrgements may be required for high
ways az some intersections and at
town." Mr.. Mack said.
There is but one road definitely
known to require improvement. It
is a comparatively short stretch be-
tween Atlanta and Green Mill,
through Cannon. below Bridgeville
This is a crOss-state road about Is
feet wide
Funds for adjustments would have
to come from Congress, and Mr..
Mack declined to say how much the
improvements recommended in the
survey would cost
II is probable that roads affected
b. the defense plan would have to
be given priority over any other
construction work in the use Of
federal-aid money, according to
some sources.
Maryland Requirements
A similar study in Maryland has
been made and recommendations
entailing much revamping of the
state highway system have been ad-
vanced.
Included in the recommendations
for Maryland is a dual highway along
the coast from the Delaware line,
and running through Berlin and PO-
comoke City.
The new Nice Highway. Route 40 |
from Baltimore to the Delaware
State Line, near Elkton, will meet |
the federal defense requirements
when completed. This road is now
In the last stages of construction.
The new toll bridge over the Susque-
hanna at Perryville is to be opened
Tins week, and the last section of
the dual highway from Elkton to
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence B. Down
ing are in New York City this week.
Miss Florence Farrow spent sew
!srei days with her sister, Miss
Myrtle Farrow.
Miss Charlotte Grove has returned
to her studies at Hahneman Hospi-
tai, after a three weeks vacation.
Paul Stewart, of Wilmington, was
q guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence B.
Downing on Wednesday Of last
Miss Florence G. Austin arrived
home yesterday after two weeks
visit at White Hall. Nd, with her
mother.
Mrs. Clara R. Deputy and Mrs.
Elizabeth d. Riggs were in New York
City last weekend attending the
Worlds Fair.
Misses Virginia Geyer and Eva
Cook were guests Of Miss Florence
PesTce at her cottage at Rehoboth
the past weekend.
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STAFF Sergeant and Mrs. e. E. Wells
and children, Doris, Jacqueline and
Terry of El Paso. Texas, are guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Carroll Pierson Of
Milford.
Master Danny McKain has return
ed from Miami, Fla. and has been in
Camp COnodoguinet, Carlisle, Pa,
until this weekend when he will re-
turn to his home in Atlantic City, N.
J.
Mrs. Clarence B. Downing, Rich
ard Downing, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence B. Downing, Joined others
on a trip on Wednesday to the du-
Pont estate gardens. then on to Val
ley Forge, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Clancy Of Bay
side. L. l.. were weekend guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs Walter C. Coverdale Of
near Milford. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Martin of Miami. Florida, have also
been recent guests.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
DOROTHY DICKERSON TO
BE BRIDE SEPT. q

Miss Dorothy e. Dickerson Of Will
mington. daughter of Mrs. William
B. Dickerson and the late Mr.. Dick
erson Of Bridgeville, has chosen Sat
urday. September q, as the date Of
her wedding to Mr.. Remsen Cross
Barnard III. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Remsen C. Barnard of Milford. The
wedding will take place at 2 o'clock
in Union Methodist Church, Bridge
vile.
A reception will follow for mem
bers Of the immediate families and
intimate friends at the home Of the
brides mother. Following a we'd
ding trip. Mr.. Barnard and his bride
will be at home at Slaughter Beach.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
SOLICITING DONATIONS
FOR BATHING BEACH
Dear Citizen

Dear Citizen:
The civic bodies of Milford have
combined their efforts to complete
project long under construction,
namely:
Public Playground Bathing Beach
that the youngsters Of Milford and
vicinity Of today may be healthier
men and women of tomorrow,
Six acres Of beautiful table land
with water front on Marshall Pond
have been selected after much care
full consideration and study. The
location is ideal-the water pure.
We are soliciting contributions to
this worthy cause and will be pleas
ed to accept any amount you can
cheeerfulIy subscribe.
Citizens wishing to make personal
contributions will kindly do SO to
the authorized below, namely:
Edward c. Evans, Mayor.
Shockley Daugherty, Milford
Trust Company.
Wallace McFauI, First National
Bank and Trust Company
Elizabeth Carlisle, Milford Chron-
icle.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
ONAIS
IIIlIIlNIIIIHIlNNVNII

Mr.. and Mrs. George s. Grier ars
spending two weeks at Virginia
Beach, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Warren and son
MyrOn, were in Atlantic City for q
visit on Sunday and Monday.
Miss Ann Hall Wilson and Miss
Mary Pearce were guests at the
Townsend cottage at Slaughter
Beach this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. !. d. Short and Mrs.
William @. Taylor returned 20 Lake
avenue on Monday after spending
the summer at their cottage ct Re-
hoboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Holston and
children will return to their home In
Wilmington on Tuesday after spend
ing the summer months at Slaugh-
ter Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. Marshall Town
send and family are returned to
town today after spending the sum-
meer months at their cottage at
Slaughter Beach.
Paul v. Mckay. Of Montgomery,
w. Va, Joined Mrs. Mckay and son
Vincent on Sunday at their cottage
at Slaughter Beach. They left for
home yesterday.
Josiah A. Boston will return to his
home in Berlin, Nd, tomorrow after
spending the summer with his son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Josiah W. Boston, at their cottage
at Slaughter Beach.
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Mr.: and Mrs. Harry H. Brakeley
were in Bordent0wn, N. J.. on Tues
day and Wednesday, attending the
funeral Of Mr.. Brakeley's sister,
Miss Anna Brakeley, whose death
occurred on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wuster and !
children, Loretta and Robert, OF !
Chicago. have been the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jones for ten
days, leaving on Tuesday for their !
home. 1t was their first trip East. /
MIR. Wuster is a descendant Of
James 0"Day who left LeWes for the
West IS years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ]. HOIzmueI-
Ter and their daughter. Mrs. Joseph
Sipple. Of Columbia, S. c., moved to
Milford on Tuesday from their cot !
tage at Slaughter Beach. Mr.. and
Mrs. Holzmueller will go to PhiIa-
delephia today to be the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Miller. Mrs.
Sipple will accompany them there
and will leave from Philadelphia for
her home on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
THREE SHORE FAMILIES
PLAN ANNUAL REUNION

Plans for the Davis-Noble-Ki Kinder
family reunion to be held on Labor
Day at old Bethel Church, near Fed
eralsburg. are nearly completed,
Senator Wilmer Fell Davis has an
nounced.
Members Of the clan will gather at
10 o'clock for the business meeting
and memorial services. Highlights
Of the program include an address
by Dl. Dorothy Davis Of Boston UAi-
versity, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. o.
W. Davis, of Milford. and the unveil-
ing of a tablet in honor Of old Bethel
Church. said to be the second oldest
Methodist Church on the Peninsula.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
lEAR FRIENDS

II
Today with my
family, / am moving
back to Lake Avenue,
- after an interlude at
the shore. We are all thinking,
with millions OF others, that this
has been a very different sum
mer from the usual run OF such
seasons. We have had almost
extreme cold, which balanced
the extreme heat Of several
weeks. and there has been plenty
Of rain for variation these past
few days. All Of that with the
east and north wind that blew
for almost a fortnight, we. have
had enough varieties Of weather
to suit every taste.
Now we are returning to
trees, paved streets. stores.
more good neighbors and COM
Portable home. 1t always looks
best after one has been away
from it for period Of time. The
place where there is an accu-
mutation Of treasured things.
where ones favorite chair is
waiting, where one can be ones
self, where the noise of a busy
world can be shut out. In short.
the garden spot. of the universe.
These next few weeks will fnd
many returning to take up life
where it was before the vacation
bug got in its good work, School
and college is just in the ofing
and mothers, daughters and sons
will be busy with plans for the
FIRST semester. You notice ia
theirs were omitted from the line
up, but he is there in the back
ground, helping materially with
the plans.
4 Now Tor bit Of social news
the first Of which must be the
Burris party on Sunday evening
ut the Rehoboth-Indian Beach
Club. Ninety-six guests were
invited for a most delicious buff
fet supper, music and general
good time. Some came from
Philadelphia and on down the
state, everyone seemed to know
everyone, and as a consequence
It was delightful affair. John
and Edna left nothing to be de-
sired, for it was a lovely party
with everything going of in per- :
lection.
On Tuesday evening Mary
MeCabe was completely sur
prised by Sara Grier and Flea
nor Mcknight. when they sue
cessfully arranged a linen show
sr for her at the Grier cottage at
Slaughter Beach. The guests
we're all there and waiting when
Mary arrived. She saw a beauti-
iul array Of gifts seemingly be-
ing poured out of a sprinkling
pot. Mary will leave Milford on
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Evan E. Simpson and
daughter Jean. of Chester, and Miss
Gertrude Harris, Of near Harring-
ton. have returned home after spend
ing most of last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Royal Hopkins.
Miss Catherine williams, Miss
Virginia Williams, Miss Cornelia
Pierce. George H. Draper, Ill, Will
lard Pierce and Theodore Townsend
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
H. Draper on their boat, Kelly,
over the week end.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
BUYS GUERNsEYs

The American Guernsey Cattle
Club, Peterborough, N. H., reports
that two registered Guernsey COWS
have been sold by Charlton Yarnall
to ]. A. Gray, OF Frederica. These an
imEls are Crum Greeks Gold Saxa-
fIaga 630769 and Crum Creeks
knights Ageratpm els25s.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
DELAWARE GAME BOARD
TO FREE $500 BIRDS

The State Fish and Game Commits
sion has made preparations for the
distribution Of $500 quail and 1000
pheasants. The birds will be dis
tributed in all parts Of the state pcxt
month.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
WEDDINGS

SPEICHER CLENDANIAL
On Thursday evening, August %
at o'clock, Miss Iva Mae Speicher
daughter Of Harry E. Speicher, Of
Greenwood. and William ID. Glen
danial, Of Wilmington, son Of Mrs
Jennie Clendanial and the late Geo
Clendanial, Of Lincoln, we're mar
ried in the chapel of the Avenue
Methodist Church, Milford, by the
pastor, Rev. Frank Herson. Attend
ing the couple were Miss Zelda
Speicher, sister of the bride, and
Sergeant Levin P. Tull, of Mitchell
Field, L. l., N. Y. Mr.. Clendanial is
associated with the Atlantic Rein
ing Co., Wilmington. The couple
will reside in Claymont, after q we'd
ding trip through Virginia.
DONOVAN JOHNSON r
Announcement has been made Of
the marrige at Wyoming, Thursday
evening, August 1, of Miss Charlotte
Ann Donovan, daughter Of Mrs.
Edith Donovan and the late Andrew
Donovan, Sr.. Of near Milford, and
Calvin M. Johnson, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Clarence johnson, of Har-
beson. The Rev. Benjamin q. Cub
bage, pastor Of the Baptist Church,
Wyoming, performed the ceremony.
The bride and groom were accom-
panied by Carlos Wisseman, of
Greenwood. and Miss Lillian Minner
of Harrington. Mr.. and Mrs. John
son are making their home at Re-
hoboth until fall.
WROTEN MASSEY
Announcement Is made by MFR. and
Mrs Frank Wroten, of Harrington,
Of the marriage Of their daughter,
Miss Hilda Louise Wroten, and Mr..
John Burton Massey, son of Mrs.
Nora May Massey and the late JOSH
ua Massey, of Milton. The wedding
took place at Harrington on Friday,
August is, 1910, with the Rev. Rob-
ert T.. Green, pastor Of Asbury Meth
odist Church, officiating.
COHEE ZoTT
Or Saturday evening, August "a, |
1910. at the Avenue parsonage, Mil
ford, George Lester Zott, of near
Greenwood, and Miss Alice Eliza
beth Cohee, of Bridgeville, were
united In marriage by DR.. Frank
Herson. The groom is the son Of /
Mr. and Mrs. George ]. ZOtt of near
Greenwood, and the bride is the
daughter OF. Mr.. and Mrs. Roland L.
Cohee, of Bridgeville
WALLS LAYTON
Announcement is made by Mr..
and Mrs. Harry T. Walls, Milford,
Of the marriage Of their daughter,
Miss Ruth G. Walls, to Mr.. w. John
Layton Of Harrington The cere-
nony was performed on Saturday,
August II. 1910. at Franktown, Va.
Mr.. Layton and his bride will re-
5lde in Newark.
SHARP THISTLEWOOD
Announcement has been made of
he wedding Of Miss Margaret Ann
Sharp, daughter Of Mrs. Anna e.
Sharp Of Harrington. and Mr.. George
;. Thistlewood, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ii
Merrill ThistlewO0d OF Houston. The |
was performed by the Rev.
v. Ennis of Camden Methodist ]
Church on Saturday, August II. {
COLLINS WELLS {
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Collins OF I
alton. announce the marriage OF {
heir daughter. Miss Ada Elizabeth,
0 Mr.. Martin Alfred Wells, Of Mil e
on, on Wednesday, August IA, 1910,
( Milford. W
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
GEORGETOWN RESIDENT
ENLISTS in ARTILLERY

Bennie E. Morris. % years old, Of
Georgetown. was enlisted at the Do
vel army recruiting Office last Fri
day for service in the Sind Coast
Artillery, Fort Totten. N. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
BANKRUPTCY PETITION FMED

Melvin Shahan Of Duck Greek
Hundred. Kent county, filed a petit
tion in bankruptcy last Friday in U.
S. District Court. He listed debits Of
$2,4SS.S2, and assets. of Ss87.5O. How
ara E. Lynch, Jr., is bis attorney.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
Obituary
CRoAsDALE

Mrs. Carrie Croasdale, "a years
old, died Saturday. August "a, at the
home Of her nephew, G. D. HOlz-
mueller. in Slaughter Beach, from a
heart condition. She was one of four
persons injured in an auto accident
on July 25 and had been confined to
her bed since that time. Mrs.
Croasdale also is survived by one
brother, c. J. HOlzmueller, of Mil
ford. Funeral services were held
Monday, August 26, from the Berry
funeral home, Milford. In charge Of
the Rev. John Jackson Brown, Jr.,
pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church. Milford. Interment in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin ]. Lafferty. of
Cheswold. announce the engagement
OF their daughter, Victorine, to H.
T. Hopkins, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer T, Hopkins, Of Frederick.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

After spending the past month on
the Continent and the British Isle,
George H. Hall. DR.. G. Layton Grier.
and Vaules Grier, and Harold Grier
returned home Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
KNOTS

Edward r. Knots. age 79 years,
died at his home in Milford on Fri
day. August IS, 1940 He was once a
prominent farmer in Kent county.
He was a Republican and in 1902 he
vas elected to the Levy Court, serv-
ing two years, resigning to accept
the nomination Of Representative,
which office he successfully filled for
two years. In later years he lived
on a small fruit and poultry farm.
near Milford, remaining very active
in political affairs; always interested
in doing all he could for his party.
Ill health forced him to leave his
home in the country about a year
ago. Funeral services were held
from his late residence on Tuesday of
last week with interment in Bar
rats Chapel cemetery. Rev. Eugene
Hungerford and Rev. Baker offici-
ated He is survived by his widow.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

Rev. E. H. J. Andrews, rector Of
Christ Church, and Mrs. Andrews
have returned to Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

Mrs. D. G. Collins and Miss Lena
Stayton spent a few days at Asbury,
N. j., this week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

Misses May and Elizabeth Watson
and William Watson are all at Re-
hobOth for two weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

News Of the death of Mrs.
Carrie Croasdale on Saturday
brought sorrow and grief to her
family and hosts Of friends. Not
every community can boast Of an
Aunt Carrie" In that particu-
lar Milford was fortunate, for
two generations Of young folks
have called her that endearing
name. and she has been to the
boys and girls Of these groups
all that the name implies. I'm
derstanding, interested, sincere
she met them with a smile and
enjoyed pleasant conversation
about the things Of their every
day lives. She limited her activi-
ties to better things and graced
any gathering she attended BY
her happy presence and her
quiet dignity. The world would
be a better place for more like
personalities, but the same
world, and this part of it in par
ticular, is the loser by her happy
departure from it.-v. S. 7.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
Edited b
5. TOWNSEND

Saturday after being technitian
at Memorial and Emergency
Hospitals for a number Of years.
Her marriage to DR.. John Fat
cheric, Of Syracuse, N. Y, will
shortly take place. The guests
for the shower were Mrs. Les
ter Jefferson, Mrs. Russell Kir-
by, Mrs. Lydia Anne Cannon,
Mrs. Neal Stevenson. Miss Emma
Swain, Mrs. William Irwin,
Miss Sara Dickerson, Miss Flor
ence Hollis, Mrs. Florence Eel
ler,, Mrs. Hyman Rosa, Miss
Mildred Walls. Mrs. Lawrence
Fitchett, Mrs. Willard Pierce.
Miss Dorothy Pierce, Mrs. VIII
liam Burke. Mrs. Henry D.
Boyer, Mrs. Louder Grier, Mrs.
Harry Grier. Mrs. ]. Postles
Hammond, Mrs. Anna v. Car
hele, Miss Elizabeth Carlisle,
Mrs. Arthur Hall, Miss Barbara
Marshall, Mrs. Frank Brereton.
and Miss Charlotte Spencer, of
Dover.
The Friday Bridge Club is re-
suming their meetings after a
summer adjournment. They are
the guests of Mrs. Walter L.
Grier today at her home on Lake
Avenue. They will continue to
meet weekly. A number of clubs
will now be getting together for
pleasure and profit for the fall
and winter months.
I'll soon be seeing you all
down town, at church, at clubs
and different places. and no one
will enjoy it as much as 1 will.
Always.
VIRGINIA TOWNSEND
daughter Beach
'rlday. August 80.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

Mrs. Annie Lord Hynson has re-
turned from a visit to Seattle, where
she passed the summer.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30

l. Harold Salmons of Newark. with
hlR friend, Stephen Choate. spent a
few days with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs T. James Salmons. this week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE Isis FILES or
TIE MILFORD CHRONICLE

Carl Allen is home from Whining
ton with a broken ankle.
Milford chronicle., 1940-08-30
COLLINS : WELLS

Mr.. and Mrs William 7. Collins Of
Milton. announce the marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Ada Elizabeth,
to Mr.. Martin Alfred Wells, Of Mil
ton, on Wednesday, August IA, 1910,
at Milford.