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Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
II STATE STATIONS
RECORD WEATHER
tcontInnea ftom - Paasl

58 years Charles J. Holzmueller is
in charge of the Milford station.
Delaware City comes next. with 54
years. and then Dover with SO. Will
mington's station at the Public Bull
ding has been in operation for only
AZ years.
Bridgeville. Millsboro, and New
ark had the elearest weather dur
ing October, 1910, with l6 clear days.
The prevailing OctobeT wind was
north or northwest. A mean tenn
perature of 53.1 degrees was report
ed
On October %. in Millsboro. the
thermometer travelled from a min
imum of q degrees 10 a maximum
of II. and that "A degrees was the
widest daily temperature range re-
corded in the state
The states lowest temperature of
the month was recorded at the Uni
versity of Delaware farm. when the
mercury dipped to % degrees on
October %.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
IN COLLEGE @WHO'S wHO'

Miss Jeanne Shank. the danghtet
Of City Manager and Mrs. L. d,
Shank of Dover, is one of three Della
ware students in out-of-state coll
leges to be listed in the new issue
of Who's Who Among Students in
American Universities and Col
leges." Miss Shank is a senior at
Western Maryland University and a
graduate Of the Dover High School,
class Of 1897. She finished eighth
in, a class Of SIS. She is president Of
Phi Alpha Mu Sorority at college
and president Of the Women's stu
dent Government. She was student
dietitian at Shepherd Pratt Hospital,
near Baltimore. the past summer
and intends to go into teaching Of
home economies or inte dietetics.
Miss Shank is the granddaughter of
the late John w. Hallett Of Mil
ford.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
DIR. j. +. DUNN HEADS
KENT.SUSSEX DENTISTS

The Kent and Sussex County Den
tai Society has elected DR.. James E
Dunn, SeafOrd, as president, sue
ceeding the retiring president, DR.,
Floyd p. H. Moore, Dover.
Other officers elected are: Vice
president. DR.. William S. Straughn,
Dover; secretary, DR.. M. E. Boone,
Dover; treasurer, DR.. Ralph B.
Jones, Smyrna.
The election was held at a dinner
meeting in the Hotel Richardson in
Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
PERSONAL
IIIINIIHITlDIIIITIIlIII

Mrs. H. Louder Grier OF Philadei-
phia arrived Christmas Day to spend
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry l.
Grier' r.si.tn 1.e 'T~'e 'gg
Miss Evelyn Murphy, of Dover, ar
rived on Thursday to be the gnest
OF her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Murphy.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Brosius and
four children of West Grove, Pa,
spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. E. Num-. ~. =
David N. Sills. a student at Uni-
versity Of Maryland. is the holiday
guest Of his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
David N. Sills.
Charles Summers is the guest Of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony
Summers. Mr.. Summers is attending
Randolph-Maeon College.
Miss Florence Packwood and C.
Curtis Williams went to New York
City on Monday to be the guests of
DR.. and Mrs. w. /. Pearman.
John r. Abbott and son, Hughes
Abbott, and friend, Ernest Smith,
and his uncle, VIM. G. Stokes, have
gone to Florida for two weeks.
Miss Irene Williams Of Belmont.
Va, will arrive today for a visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
H. Williams at their home near
town.
Lieutenant Martin COopersmith, q. |
s. A., of Fort Stills, Oklahoma, is
the Christmas holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David |
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvel Wilson and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Donald
Poole and son, of SwarthmOre, Pa,
have spent some Of the holidays with
DR.. Layton Grier.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Harry Marvel Of
Philadelphia, Harlan Willin Of Sea-
ford and Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Krider
Of Lincoln were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert W. Bennett on Christ
mas Day. i
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson COverdale en-
.ertained at a turkey dinner ON
Christmas Day. Those present were
dr. and Mrs. Walter C. Coverdale
# Milford. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter H
,overdale and daughter jeanne Of
Greenwood and Miss Doris Jones OF j
3rfdReViIle. Four generations were
at the gathering.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
JURY IS SELECTED FOR
U. s. COURT SERVICE
c. 10 - -

Rynear W. Slaughter. Kenton
william L. Rawlins. Georgetown;
Walter e. Horsey. Little Creek;
william D. Steele, Indian River; W.
Percy Evans, North Murderkill; Vic
tor B. Thomas, Christiana; Homer
9. Nickerson. West Dover; Charles
w. Hardesty, East Dover; John
Heyd, South Murderkill; James R.
Pryor, Blackbird; Lemuel F. Win
gate, Baltimore; Robert J. McCor-
mick, Brandywine; Enoch Y. viii
liams, East Dover; Zach Phelps,
wilmington; James E. Haddaway,
North MurderkiIl; Bankson T. Hol-
comb, New Castle, and William J.
Thompson. Lewes and Rehoboth.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
HOUSTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Obey F. Sapp recent
ly celebrated their 25th wedding an
niversary. Those present for the
occasion were Mr.. and Mrs. George
Kirkby, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Green
ly. Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Hanson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jerread, MIR.
and Mrs. Van Nuis Wilkerson, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Stevenson, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Pollitt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Short, Mr.. and Mrs. Alonza
Deputy, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard This
tlewood, Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Pear
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Elton.
They received many lovely gifts,
including silver, an antique chair,
flowers, a floor lamp, pottery and
glass.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
SELF : SUFFICIENT
FARMING SUGGESTED
tooainasd fson FiIls rsssl

Since Delaware is located in the
highly-industrialized Northeast area,
farmers must study the present eco
nomic situation when planning their
future farming business. Baker
maintains that It viii be necessary
for farmers to tighten their belts''
by gettering general farm conditions
through planning to use credit eff
ciently, make wise use Of labor, cur
tail Wholesale expansion, make more
efficient use Of farm machinery and
practice more self-sufflcient farm
ing by planting home gardens and
maintaining poultry and livestock
for eggs, milk aud meat.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
New moon on the 2sth!

New moon on the 2Sth!
Make those New Years resolu-
tions nowl
Advertising pays. Ask the man
who was a consistent advertiser in
1910.
Hitler was lucky in 1910. Astro-
logers say, however. that his star
will set in Al.
Work hard in 1871 to make Amer
lea free from Fifth Columnists and
associated parasites.
%
For the best results with turnips.
use piece of fat meat in the cook
ing that is nine-tenths fat. The
"fatback" will flavor the turnips
and make very nice disb--one that
you will enjoy.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
ALL OFFICERS REELECTED
BY VETERINARY SOCIETY

All officers of the Delaware Vet
erinary Medical Association were
reelected last Friday at meeting in
the Hob Tea Room. Wilmington. Two
research reports were read at the
meeting.
DR.. Norman ]. Pyle, director of
the LederIe laboratories veterinary
division in Pearl River, N. Y. dis
cussed virus diseases in animals.
DR.. c. c. Palmer. professor of bac-
teriology and hygiene, University Of
Delaware. gave an illustrated re-
port on the work Of the university's
Haskell animal disease research di-
vision.
Re-elected were: President. DR.. H.
2. Nvess secretaTy-treasurer. DR.. c.
Y. Palmer: directors, Charles l.
Hook, n. l. zurkow, Dover, and J.
r. West, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

DR.. and Mrs. James Mcbride Knox
of Cedar Rapids, Ia. announced the
engagement and forthcoming mar
riage of their daughter. Virginia
Poyneer Knox, to Lynn Pratt Of
Kansas City, Mo-, son of Mrs. John
Lynn Pratt OF Milford. on Christmas
night. The wedding will take place
in the late spring.
A graduate Of Washington High
School, Cedar Rapids, Miss Knox
received her degree from coe College
where she was affiliated with Kappa
Delta sorority. She is a'Tnember of
the Junior League Of Cedar Rapids
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Milo C. Farber
announce the marriage of their
daughter. Naomi, to Mr.. William
Carlisle. Jr., OF Greenwood. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Carlisle,
also OF Greenwood, which took
place in the Little Chapel OF the
Asbury Methodist Church in
Harrington. on Friday. December
20 at six-thirty. The Reverend
Robert E. Green officiated. The
attendants were Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller wilkins. Of Milford. The
couple will reside In Greenwood.
Mrs. Carlisle is graduate Of
the Milford Memorial Hospital
and at present is the school
nurse for Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
BIG STAGE WHOOPEE SHOW AT
REESE THEATRE NEW YEARS
EVE MIDNIGHT
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In line with their promise to make
the ten holidays the most glamorous
of the year, the management OF the
Reese Theatre announces the coming
Of the 18th annual New Years Eve
WhOOpee Show at midnight Tuesday.
December 81. This merry funfest Is
awaited eagerly every year by thea
tre fans, an daccording to the man
agement every effort has been put
forth to eclipse all others. The ever
popular Happy Johnny and his
WBAL Fun Frolic is one OF the many
features Of this glorious fun show.
Jimmy Emberlain and his New
Years Hot Shots plus stage full Of
your Delaware and Maryland fav-
orite entertainers backs up this ALI
star who0pee show. A special screen
show will be presented, and, in all,
makes this the outstanding must
see" show. The complete program
OF the Reese Theatre may be found
in a special advertisement in this
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
MUsSER : WIX

Miss Kathryn A. Musser, daughter
of Mrs. Lola G. Musser of Harring-
ton, and Mr.. Norman S. Wix, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Wix of Har-
ringtOn, were married on Saturday,
December 21, by the Rev. Herbert E.
Green, pastor Of Asbury Methodist
Church of Harrington. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wix will live In Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

and has been connected with the
women's spOrtswear department OF
the Killian Company.
Mr.. Pratt attended DuBOse
Church School at MOnteagle, Tenn,
and Washington Square College OF
the University Of New York. He is
midwest representative for The L.
D. Caulk Company Of Milford. Mr..
Pratt is holiday guest in the home
OF DR.. and Mrs. Knox.
On Christmas night Miss Knox en-
tertained at her home fol, a group of
her friends at a snack party. Guests
were invited between the hours of
6 and 8 o'clock.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
WARREN KIBLER

The announcement Of the marriage
OF Miss Grace Warren. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Warren Of
Lincoln, and Martin Kibler. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph B. Kibler, Of
Greensboro, Md, has been made.
They were quietly married Tuesday
afternoon, December "a. 1910, at .
o'clock by Rev. Francis J. Hensel.
of Ridgely, Md. Their attendants
were the brother of the groom, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Kibler OF Green's
boro. The bride is an employee Of
The L. d. Caulk Company Of Mil
ford. The couple will reside near
Greensboro.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
BREME BALDWIN

Miss Alice Breme, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Breme OF Milford,
and John E. Baldwin, Of BrOckton,
Mass. were married at 4 p. M, Sat
urday. December 21, 1910, in Grace
Methodist Church, Wilmington, by
the Rev. Ralph L. Minker. The at
tendants were Mr.. and Mrs. George
c. Hering,s Jr. The bride wore a
soldier blue travelling suit and was
given in marriage by her father. The
bride formerly was a member of the
faculty Of the Smyrna schools while
Mr.. Baldwin is on the teaching stan
OF the Hill School at POttstOwn, Pa.
After February the couple will re-
side In POttstOWn
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
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HARRINGTON

HARRINGTON
Funeral services for John s. Har-
ringtOn, 20 years old, were held
from the Harrington funeral home
Thursday afternoon, with the Rev.
Robert E. Green, pastor OF Asbury
Methodist Church, in charge of the
service. Mr.. Harrington operated a
cigar store about 40 years ago in
Harrington, and later became Re
ceiver of Taxes for Kent county. He
lived a retired life for the last few
years because of i'll health. He was
a patient in Milford Memorial Hos
pital Tuesday afternoon, December
II. when he died. The deceased is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Elnora
Harrington, daughter of the late
Armed r. and Charlotte Lillian
Ennis of Milford, and four children:
Smithers Harrington, Dover; Mrs.
Ebe Reynolds, Greenwood; Mrs.
George Beck and Joseph Harrington
of Denton; also one brother. Fred
w. Harrington. Interment was made
in Hollywood Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
BRIGGS

Charles E. Briggs, IS years old
formerly of Wilmington, died early
Thursday. December 26, in the State
Sanitarium at Hamburg, Pa, where
he had been a patient nearly a year,
He had been i'll before that. Sur
viving him are his wife. Mrs. Olive
F. Briggs of Philadelphia; a daugh-
ter. Mrs. Edith Riley of Wilmington;
four brothers, Roy H. Briggs of
Brazil. William S. Briggs of Freder-
lea. Joseph B. Briggs of Pittsburgh,
and Frank Z. Briggs Of Bellefonte,
and sister. Mrs. Sophie B. Wiggles-
worth. Of Bellefonte. While in Will
mingtOn, Mr.. Briggs was active in
dramatics. He was a member OF the
Elks Lodge and Jr. o. U. A. M.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
JANUARY CCC QUOTA SET

The CCC quota tor Delaware lor
January has been set at l03 yonfha.
Wentworth H DevereI, state supsr-
visor Of selection, says. OF tha Quota
for the state Sc win Be from NeH
Castle county; q from Susasx
16 from Kent Enrolleae nfdta
viii be sent 10 the lhrea camns &
Delaware to bring them up TO lh6IF
full strength Of coo
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
KENT GUARDSMEN
FETED AT BANQUET
60 - - -

The members OF Battery F., Mil
ford, were remembered by the home
folks with individual presents,
which we're packed by the members
OF the Legion Auxiliary.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
WEDDINGS
LATCHUM HUMMEL

III NII IN II 2 III7ITlTl
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Latchum Of
Cynwyd, Pa, announce the marriage
OF their daughter. Miss Doris Clark
Latchum, to Valentine LOrne Hum
mel, son Of Mrs. v. LOrne Hummel
of Wayne, Pa, on Saturday, Deeem-
Der q. 1910, at a candlelight cere-
mony IN Old st. David's Church at
Radnor, Pa. The brides father is
formerly OF Milford and brother OF
Hari.v Tofohttn,
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
PHILLIPS SIMPSON

Miss Olive Jane Phillips, daugh-
tel of Mr.. and Mrs. George Phillips
of Gumboro. and Wilbus s. Simpson,
Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Simpson, of Milford, were married
Thursday evening. December 26,
1910, at the home Of the brides par
ents by the Rev. Ward Mills. Miss
Ruth Phillips, of Wilmington. cOu-
sin of the bride, was her only at
tendant. Marvin Jones of Laurel was
best man. Following the ceremony
an informal reception was held. Mr..
and Mrs. Simpson will reside in Mil
ford.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. C. DOnnan Holz-
mueller and daughters, Miss
Ruth Anne Holzmueller and
Miss Margaret Holzmueller went
to Annapolis on Christmas Day
where they we're Joined by their
son, Donnan. for dinner at Car
vel Hall. Because of the short
leave Of the midshipmen at the
naval academy. there was not
time for DOnnan 70 come to Mil
ford SO his family went to him
for the holiday dinner.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. r. R. Rust and Mrs.
Joseph w. Veasely and son Willard.
OF Harbeson. spent Tuesday and
Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. R.
Ralston Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
Edited BY
VIRGINIA $. TOWNSEND

DR.. and Mrs. s. NJ. D. Mar
shall had their annual "at
home" on Monday evening at
their residence on Causey ave-
nue. and ushered in the activi-
ties of the holidays Many
guests from nearby towns and
a large number from town were
present to enjoy the usual hos
pitaiity Of the Marshalls which
they dispense with ease and
bOuntifully. This is a yearly par
ty to which their friends are
hidden and these same friends
are usually there for the good
time.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

All of the young folks have
been agog with plans for the
dance each day this week. The
dance is being held this year at
the New Armory and as we go
to press plans are all made for
a very grand affair. Miss Jane
Barnard, Miss Mary Pearce and
Miss Florence Pearce and Mr..
and Mrs. George H. Draper are
among the several who are en-
tertaining friends before the
dance and during intermission.
The Cotillion Club is holding to
its usual date Of New Years
Eve for its dance. With two well
known and popular orchestras
playing for the dances. the eve
nings are sure to pass pleasant
ly and well.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Mrs. Frank L. Grier and Mrs.
J. Lynn Pratt returned home on
Saturday bringing with them a
breath of the lovely Hawaii in
gifts and remembrances for
their friends. While away the
past several weeks they were
guests Of Mrs. j. Lockwood Pratt
at Honolulu. The comment Of
their visit is like most every
ones else that have visited the
lovely spot, beautiful beyond de-
scription and the desire to re-
turn again.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

On Thursday evening of last
week at a party. Mrs. Lena CO.
hen announced the engagement
of her daughter. Miss Henrietta
Marjorie Cohen to Mr.. Leander
Hopkins Thomas. Jr.. of Denton.
The wedding will take place in
the early spring.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

At a dinner on Christmas Eve,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Haswell Pierce
announced the engagement Of
their daughter. Cornelia Abbott
Pierce. to Mr.. Theodore Town
send, son of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Marshall Townsend. Friends Of
Miss Pierce were invited for the
dinner and when the dessert
was served the announcement
was revealed in a unique way.
The guests were Miss Jean CAL
loway. Miss Jean Clendaniel,
Mrs. Joseph Isaacs, Miss Char
lOtte Ryder, Mrs. Lawrence
Isaacs, Mrs. Osborne Scott,
Miss. Betty Hammond, Miss
Mary Vinyard. Miss Anne Town
send, Miss Ann Pierce, Miss Bet
ty Bennett, Mrs. Remsen Bar
nard, Srd, and Miss Catherine
Williams. No date has been set
for the wedding.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
BARKER

Mrs. -Effie G. Barker, one of the
oldest members of the Old First Re-
formed Church of Passaic, N. j., died
Friday. December 6, at the home of
her daughter, DR.. M. A. Barker. "a
Yantacaw Place. Nutley.> She was
in her S5th year. In addition to DR..
Barker. she leaves another daughter.
Mrs. Arthur w. Dixon, of MOntclair,
and two grandchildren, Arthur w.
Dixon. Jr., and Betty Jane Dixon.
Mrs. Barker was born in 1855 in
Worcester, Mass. Her parents were
MIR. and Mrs. ]. H. ThurstOn, who
went to Passaic in 1870. On her
mothers side. Mrs. Barker was a
MayfiOwer descendant through the
WhittimOre family. A few years after
the family went to Passaic, she was
married to the late Charles S. Bark
eT. who died several years ago. Fu-
neral services for Mrs. Barker were
held at DIR. BaFker's home. Burial
was in Greenwood Cemetery, Brook
lyn, N. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Lee Hynson, who is a student at
Jefferson Medical College, passed
Christmas with his mother. Mrs.
Anna L. Hynson.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Drive carefully at all times, doni
die defending your right-of-way.
sticking up on the horizon.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. staudt are
having an 'at home" for a group
Of invited friends at their resi-
dence on Clark avenue tomorrow
from four to six.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27
DEPUTY cOLLECTOR NAMED

James H. Latchum, social security
collector Of Delaware. has appoint
ed Mrs Gertrude Rust Of Harring-
ton, as deputy collector in the social
security division OF the Delaware
Office, Internal Revenue Bureau in
Wilmington. Mrs. Rust, daughter-in-
law Of Townsend Rust Of Greenwood,
is a former secretary in the Har-
rington ofice Of the Eastern Shore
Power and Electric Company.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Miss Ina Lord and sister. OF Cam
den, were visitors in Milford for the
Christmas dance.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

The engagement OF Miss
Florence PackwoOd and Mr..
Charles Curtis Williams. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Williams of
near town, was formally an
nounced at dinner on Christmas
Day by DR.. and Mrs. w. /. Pear
man at their home in New York
City. Mrs. Pearman is the sister
of Miss Packwood. No date has
been set for the wedding. Both
young people are members of the
faculty of the Milford High
School.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Why wait till your radialor freos
before you put ln that anEl-lfesaa
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Mrs. w. H. Sharpless spent Christ
mas with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James H. Hillman.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

At the beginning of the New
Year there will be many changes In
the business firms Of this c0mmun-
ity The large general store busi-
ness of George H. Hall will be taken
over in part by Arthur Derrickson
and Harry VanKirk, the other parts
to be sold, as Mr.. Hall plans to de-
vote all of his time to his real estate
business. Mark L. Davis has sold all
4Of his stock of shoes and hats, and
plans to move to another location
where he will continue his mems
clothing department. Should there
be no hitch in plans, the dry goods
firm OF William E. Deputy win pass
into new hands. George Holden has
moved his ice cream machinery to
Philadelphia and has given up his
business in the Jump block. His
place will be occupied by jackson,
the restauranteur Walter Pardoe
is selling his stock of furniture at
his store on North Walnut street,
and after being at his present stand
for more than a third of a century,
will retire because of poor health
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Frank Vibbert is visiting friends
at his old home near Athens. Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Captain Elijah Williamson was in
Philadelphia for Christmas.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

DIST CHURCH on
Saturday, December
21. at two, Miss Ethel
- Louise Collins,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jehu
Ross, Of FELTON,, became the
bride Of Mr.. James Herbert
Nichols, Of Townsend, son of
Reverend J. L. Nichols, Of New
ark. The altar of the church
was beautiful with banked ever
green's and baskets of white
chrysanthemums. Reverend NJ.
r. Hungerford, pastor of the
church, Oificiated. An organ re-
eital preceded the wedding
music played by Mrs. Samuel
Singer, during which time Mr..
Edward Everhart of Smyrna,
sang 20, Promise Me" and Be
cause" The bride was dressed
in a gown of bridal satin, with
which she wore a veil Her bOu-
quet was white roses and lilies of
the valley. Mrs. Kennerly B.
Lambert, who was the matrOn OF
honor, wore gown Of South Sea
red taffeta. with matching veil
and slippers, and carried a bou-
quet Of Better Times red roses.
The bridesmaids were Mrs. Clay
ton r. Hitch, of Arlington, Va,
and Miss Adele Masten, of West
minister, Md, a cousin Of the
groom. They were attired In pea
cock blue taffeta and carried
Talisman roses. The best man
was Mr.. William Louder Masten
Of York, Pa, also a cousin of the
groom. Serving as ushers were
Mr.. Tharp Harrington of Har-
rington, and Mr.. o. M. Davis OF
Showell, Md. Following the GER
emony Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols re-
ceived the congratulations and
best wishes of their friends he
fore leaving the church for S12
East Front street where the re-
ception was held for the famil-
les, the bridal party and a few
close friends. Afterwards they
left for New York City where
they are spending the holidays.
The young couple will reside in
Milford. Mrs. Nichols is secre-
tary to Mr.. Clarence Welch at
the John H. Mulholland Com
pany and has served actively in
various official capacities in the
Business and Professional Girls
Club. She is a graduate Of Mil
ford High School. Mr. Nichols is
a member Of the faculty of the
Townsend School, and taught at
Berlin High School for seven
years previously. He is a grad
late of Western Maryland Col
ege.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

Mrs. Ida Quillen spent Thursday
in Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1940-12-27

N CALVARY METHo-
DIST CHURCH on
Saturday, December
21. at two, Miss Ethel
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Miss Pauline Ramsey is visiting
Miss Mary Smith.