Milford chronicle., 1940-04-26

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ability to meet everyone on a com
mon level has advanced the interests
OF the fraternity in all parts Of the
state. Naturally, Evergreen Forest is
proud to number the Grand Master
among its membership. His charm
ing wife, Well-knoWn to the Forest
members, is equally well qualified 20
I'LL the many social engagements
that come the Grand Masters way.
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Wilson Boyer. OF Georgetown, first
trumpter OF our band, has not been
we'll lately, and has been compelled
to eurtail his playing. We are glad
to say he is rapidly getting back to
his old form and will be back with
the band sOcn.
Yes, that old Senatorial group was
present to enjoy the festivities at the
ceremonial ON March Is. Senators
Wilmer Steele. Jennings Moore; Earl
Sylvester and Louis A. Drexler never
fail to put in their appearance. To
describe the many private confer
enees tHts bnHeh have IL beyond me.
It's an excellent sign Of a big cere-
monial when they get together
A few glances down the main
street OF Milton. Mr.. Cedar, here is
an old town that Is rich in fine ira
Ciitions. Yes. and il does have many
honest to goodness citizens who may
not be rich Ia monetary way, but
they are certainly rich in hospital
ity and all that goes with il. miss
ed DR.. Hopkins, that fine old doctor
OF the old school, who has brought
EIany Milt0nians into the world. The
doctor has not been well Of late but
attends Evergreen's eeTemOnials
with regularity that would put
many younger members 10 shame
Harry Wag9mOn could be seen adj
insting tue waste gates of his heau-
tliul lake. Leon Black was filling
orders with the rapidity OF an auto
matte machine. Harry EdgingtOn
was seen sauntering up the street In
his usual easy-gOing manner. Bill
WagamOn was all smiles after SELL
inE a big order Of chicken feed. May
or Fred Pepper greeted US with
l.Sndshake that would put Walter
Bacon to shame. Then there was our
good chaplain, Joseph Lank. the J.
r. Morgan Jt the town. who is con-
suited on all financial and other mat
ters. Yea. Milton has supported Ev
e=green Forest to the limit We're
proud OF our Milton members they
nave the stun Il takes to make a good
Tall Cedar. Sure. our stunt captain,
George L. Atkins. was seen. never
theless. ] hate TO tell this but when
saw him he was doing one OF the
nest jobs drying the supper dishes |
ever saw. It's a swell town. that is
on the upgrade. Personally we like !
to visit lld lningle with them.
II looks like the ladies who attend |
the Supreme Forest Convention in |
Washington, ID. C.. next month are
In for good time. According to the |
latest dope, three hundred to be Sc
lected from the group. will be guests
u a tea n the White House on the
afternoon OF May II. OF course our
officers will see that Evergreen For
est furnishes its share OF the three
selected
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II Is surprising how few OF the
citizens see or give any con-
cern 10 onr tire fighting equipment.
except perhaps. only when terrible
takes place that very
brings IL 10 their attention.
Yet, we have any number Of men in
BUR fire company who for no other
reason than for love Of the game.
pride In their company and the city
hey protect, keep their eyes open
and mind alert 20 see that our equip
nent is In the best Of condition. Mr..
Citizen. how few of us realized when
Ne saw several thousand feet OF hose
itrung along our city streets last
winter at bad fire. that every foot
II Il cost well over Sl.OO a foot. Yes. !
ike the tires on your car, hose wears
'ut and must be replaced. II be-
loOves each Of us 10 consider some
4 these facts before we criticize
ibout the costs. Milford has an ex-
client IRE company that Is operated
3 economically as any up5tO-date
ire company anywhere. Any number
{ Evergreen members are connected
nth iire companies in other cities q
na towns. They know the facts and
peak In the highest terms OF the
'arlisle Fire company-its men and =
Quipment, e