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Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1910 FILES or
TIE HmFohD oHRogcLE

The first cabbage grown in Della
ware this season for Milford mar
kets came from the fields of John
Bowen, just east of town. His first
cutting being made on Saturday,
May Il.
Miss Clara Daniels is visiting in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. David H. Holland
moved TO their summer cottage at
Slaughter Beach this week.
The commencement exercises held
last Monday evening were in every
respect well rendered. Miss Estella
Bennett, the salutatorian, delivered a
pleasing and instructive address, and
Miss Edna Kespert, the valedictor-
ian, held the attention of the audi
ence while she spoke Of wages and
the High Cost of Living" Prof James
Z. Carroll, the principal, gave a short
talk. The gifts and diplomas were
presented by George B. Hynson.
president Of the board of education.
The graduates were Marian Estella
Bennett, Caroline Elizabeth Ham
mond, Edna Grace Kespert, Josie Al
lena Shew, Leila Louise Shew, Lille
Emily Truitt. Mary Euphemia Welch
and Mary Hof Wiley.
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Mrs. Eliza B. Davidson, mother of
Mrs. Charles G. Fisher, is seriously
i'll with pneumonia in Philadelphia.
Miss Mildred Truitt who has been
attending school in Washington, has
returned home for the summer.
Simeon Pennewill. father Of Gov
ernor Simeon S. Pennewill, Chief
Justice James Pennewill and David
PennewIll, died at his home in
Greenwood on Thursday. May 25. He
was Greenwood's oldest citizen.
The csnneries of Milford commen-
ced canning peas on Wednesday. The
rush will be on next week.
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On Monday afternoon the members
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic
and the members of Company B, as
sembled in front of the Post room
and marched to the old Methodist
the Episcopal graveyard,
md the Odd Fellows cemetery, dec
'rating the graves with flowers and
iring a salute to their dead COM
AIDES.
An alarm of fire last week was
aused BY spark at the Milford
lumber Company setting fire to
ome waste outside the basket mill
Miss Elva Cohee has been SPEND
lg a few days this week with her
lster, Mrs. Herman Marvel, of Hous-
IN.
Captain Lank, with eight men,
assed Wednesday and Thursday at
lie rife range at. Slaughter Beach
practice at the various ranges.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
GREENWOOD

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold johnson Of
Wilmington spent the week end with
Mrs. Johnson's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Lord.
Henry osckeria spent the week
end in Philadelphia with his par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George D. Baker mo
tored to Media. Pa, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley KIemm
spent the weekend in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Joneic
spent the week end in Philadelphia.
William Johnson spent the week
end in Easton with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles E. Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank SiIas. daugh-
ter Carol. son George, Of River
Edge. N. j.. are spending a week
here visiting friends.
Mrs. Anna Risden of Milford
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
James Graves.
Mrs. Charles E. Johnson, Jr., Mrs.
Alton Lewis. Mr.. Charles e. John
son. Jr. Of Easton, spent Monday af-
ternoOn with Mrs. L0ttie johnson.
Charles Conway spent Thursday
in New York City representing the
Delaware Poultry Improvement AS
sociation at a directors meeting Of
the Northeastern Poultry Producers
Council in the Lincoln Hotel.
Paul Keen spent the week end in
West Chester with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Stevens spent
Sunday in ChestertoWn, Md.
Everett Mai OF Delaware College,
Newark. is spending few days with
bis parents, MIR. and Mrs. r. o. Mai.
Buck Adams Of Seaford, Miss
Madeline Andrews of Federalsburg.
spent Saturday night with Mrs.
Lawrence Porter.
The Greenwood Methodist Church
school will sponsor a strawberry
festival in the Firemen's building on
afternoon and evening,
June 8. Proceeds will be expended
4, much7needed repairs for the par
sonage.
School News
On Sunday evening. June 2, at
O'Clock, in the school auditorium.
he sermon TO the graduates will be
preached by Rev. H. D. Hufnal of the !
Methodist Church.
On Monday evening, June 8. the
seniors viii have their elass-night |
Exercises. Admission Is cents for |
ehoOl children: 90 cents for adults.
On Wednesday evening, June 5, at
O'Clock. the Commencement exer-
Uses will be held. A silver offer
lg will be taken at the door.
The Senior Glass officers are as
pillows:
Margaret Spicer, president; PEN
evil Isaacs, vice-president; Janet
iibson. secretary; Allen Wiley.
reasuFer.
The other members are Lester
raft. Patricia Holloway, Earle
bier, Sue Webb. Ebe Reynolds, Jr.,
atherine Musser, Kenneth War
ngton, Mary Mervine, Hyiand
Iebb, Naomi Hochstedler, Walter
'illey. Catherine Hamstead, OtheI
'yatt. Margaret Andrews.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
RECITAL TONIGHT By
MLLER'S PUPILS
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Plano solo-@The Angels sere-
made, G. Braga- Betty Small.
Soprano solO-TFSiss Me Again .
from Mile Modiste," Victor Herr
bert-Elaine Townsend. Violin Obli-
cato, played BY Florence Peafce.
Guest piano soloist-PapiiIlon
Opus 43, No. 1, Greig-William G.
kitten.
Soprano solo-"Tell Me Tonight"
from BE Mine Tonight" Mischa
spoliansky- Gertrude Morris.
The ushers will be Esther GreenIy.
Susan Munson. Marjorie Walls. Vir-
gtnia Geyer, Margaret Ann Salevan.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

Wage and hour exemptions for GER
tain retail and wholesale establish
ments, and what Is described as AN
other step in the practical adaptation
Of the Act to business practices and
custom" was announced by Colonel
Fleming. Administrator. this week.
II provides that establishments that
sell at retail and wholesale may not
be considered retail If more than SO
per cent Of tho sales are wholesale
sales.
The Administrator IS doing his lev
Ell best to whip all matters before
him into workable, practical shape.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
WIsHFTL THINKING

Eight million votes are being car
ried in his pocket BY labor leader
John L. Lewis, according to a state
ment made by some worshipers OF
the CI0 labor unions. who say that II
neccfsary they VIII use ali these
votes to swing the next presidential
election , aF
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
LEGION, FIREAgEN TO
WAR ON 18th COLUMN"
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" confidential and is being forward
ed 70 Washington. be stated
Meantime plans for forming a
minute men" brigade to protect
this state against invasion by para
chutists was being forwarded. The
Marksman's Club of Wilmington
has offered itself as a foundation for
this organization.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
DELMAR

Mr.. AID Mrs. Frank Sibley, Of Bal
timore. spent the weekend here with
Mr.. aad Mrs. Richard Cullen. 80 80
Dr. Thomas j. Caruthers. head OF
the education department at the
Maryland State Teachers College al
Salisbury, was the guest speaker at
the seventh annual Delmar (Dela-
ware) High School Alumni banquet
on Saturday evening.
Miss Ruth Ann Bailey, a student at
Beacon, spent the weekend here
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Leon
Bailey.
DR.. George German of Merchant
vile, ". j., was a recent visitor with
his brother, R. R. German and fam
lily.
Mrs. Leigh Sparrow of Oklahoma
City 8 visiting her brother. DR.. T.
Barton Freeney.
Mrs. B. NJ. Frymier of Widmer. Pa.
is visiting her mother, Mrs Jackson
Ellis.
Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Kelley
quietly celebrated their 35th we'd
ding anniversary last Friday at their
home on Grove street. Mr.. Kelley, an
employee of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. will be eligible for a pension
next year.
MIR. aud Mrs. Thurlow Jester of
Point Lookout, ~ j.. were recent |
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett DEN |
mis-.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Taylor, Mr..
and Mrs. E. G. P. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. |
Percy Phillips and Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
bert Green enjoyed fishing trip to
Cobb's Island. Va, one day last
week.
Miss Betty Pote. of Philadelphia,
who has just returned from a trip to
Fort Benning. Ga. spent the week
end here with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Monroe Pote.
Mrs. Anna Fleetwood is spending
he week with relatives in Salisbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Ellis of Port
Long Island, N Y, spent
he weekend with his aunt. Mrs.
Ralph Ellis and son of near town.
The baccalaureate service of the
Jelmar (MaryIand) School will be
leld in Mt Olive Church on Sunday
morning. June 2. with Rev. W. A.
)onoway, pastor Of that church, de-
ivering the sermon.
On Sunday evening the baccalau-
cate service for the Delmar (Dela-
yarel School win be held in the
chool auditorium. Rev Sidney Brad
ey, pastor of the First Methodist
'hurch. will deliver the sermon.
The Maryland commencement
10, 7 2
dean OF the University Of
Iaryland. will address the sixteen
raduates in the Delmar Theatre.
The Delaware school commence
lent exercises will be held on June
at 8 p. m. in the auditorium DR.
orrest J. Prettyman of Rockville.
d., will deliver the address to the
graduates !
Ralph Mason. a student in the fifth 1
rade of the Delmar (Maryland) z
chOol, won the annual marble tour 2
lment held each year at that school. 8
he eiiminations have been going on 3
nee March l. Z
The tournament was first held q
iars ago and is sponsored by the z
a" Club OF the high school. A sill z
r loving cup inscribed with name 3
winner each year is given to the
ass In which the champion Is a g
ldent. The cup will be presented to n
rs. Blanche Willis, teacher Of the
tn grade by Lester A. Hall. prin-
pal af the school on commence
mt night Mason. who is II years
/, will also receive gold medal le
! winning the tournament an
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
SAFETY COUNCIL
APPEALS TO DRIVERS
Continues iron nn. P.ss,

tcontlnued irom FiFEt Pagsl
some needless youngster is likely
TO dart in front Of your wheels and
you will be the victim of a horrible
experience which will stay with you
all your life. Look out for the chill
dren. Make absolutely sure that the
killing OF child cannot be laid at
your door.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

A few relatives gathered at the
home OF Mrs. Emma Roach last
Thursday evening. in honor OF her
S7th birthday. Those present were
her sister. Mrs. Joseph G.. Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. Amos G. Bennett, Mrs.
Ruth McIlvaine. Miss Faye CoffiE,
Mrs. G. Roy Bennett, all of Milford.
and Mrs. Fred Wetzell Of New
YORK. and Mrs. VIM. A. Purks. OF
DrexeI Hill. Pa. The guests left at
an early hour, Wishing. their hostess
many more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

The Nurses Alumnae of the
Milford Memorial Hospital will
shortly issue invitations for Its
annual semi-formal dance which
will be given in Varney Auditor
ium on June IA. Harry TayIoF's
Orchestra Of Philadelphia will
furnish the music. Students Of
the hospital viii be guests. and
At that time many will meet the
new superintendent, Mrs. Lydia
Black Cannon. who Joined the
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Meyer, Of Hart
Ieysville. Pa, are the guests OF AIr.
and Mrs. VIM. E. Miller.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31
IN THE NEM 80

~ N THE NEW aud
beautiful Axenae :
Methodist Church on
Saturday. at two,
- Miss Vivian shute,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Edward shute OF near
town, became the bride Of Mr..
Lawrence Pennewill Isaacs, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar F. Isaacs
Of Lincoln. DR.. Frank Herson,
the pastor Of the church, Off
ciated. Palms. ferns and spring
flowers were used for decora-
tons in the church. Mrs. Ed
ward Hurley played a short re-
cital before the wedding, dur
ing which time Miss Charlotte
Ryder sang Because and Fl
Love You Truly" The bride
was given in marriage by her
father. Miss Jean Galloway was
the brides only attendant. Mr..
Edgar Isaacs was his brothers
best man. Another brother, Mr..
Pennewill Isaacs. and MIR.
Charles Moore. OF Harrington,
were ushers. The gown OF the
bride was gray chiffon, having
a shirred blouse and circular
skirt with which she wore a
pink 4 hat. shoes and gloves.
Her arm bouquet was of sweet
heart roses, tied with pink.
Miss Galloway wore a gown Of
dusty pink crepe with a leg
horn hat, Her flowers were
mixed spring flowers. fashioned
in a nosegay. An informal re-
ception followed in the church.
after which the young couple
left BY motor for their honey.
moonin in the Shenandoah Valley.
They will live near Milford on.
the Du Pont boulevard. upon
their return.
E M
Mias Kitty Clements will be
among those graduating from
Womsn's College. University Of
Delaware. on Monday. June 8.
Miss elements has taken the
Course in college,
and will teach this fall.
Al
Those who attended the
school concert on Friday even
ng came away definite in
heir conclusions that music is a
Inc and cultural art and very
lecessary in all schools. All OF
he groups in music. whether It
Tas band, orchestra, male quar-
cite, choruses. or glee clubs,
7ill acquit themselves with
redit, and parents and friends
'ere proud that such a delight
al program could be a product
Milford High School. VIII
am e. Miller. the director OF
lusie in the high schools. has
rought all groups to new
.andard, the benefit of which is
'lt in all gatherings in the
Immunity. 81
M
The Nurses Alumnae of the
ilford Memorial Hospital will
iortly issue invitations for its
lnual semi-formal dance which
III be given in varney Auditor
m an T,tua "a IL, ,,,,,, fsl.,.sl...S.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

Overnight guests visiting Re
hoboth this summer will surely
want to stay at 1.-THE Home
stead" that historic old farm
house. which has been made so
full Of charm by Mrs. Wilbur S.
Corkran. The bOxwood garden.
filled in with herbs. a specially
with Mrs. Corkran. will be an
added attraction to those who
are staying for a short time by
the ocean.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31


Beginning with Monday, June
the third. the graduating class
Of the High School win have a
busy and a happy time from
which there is no let-up until
after two weeks have passed.
Their schedule goes like this:-,
Monday. June s-Rotary Club
dinner-Hotel Windsor.
Tuesday. June 4-AIumni din
Rer-Ayeuue Msthodist Church.
Wednesday. June 5 Class
Night-High School auditorium.
Thursday. June s = Class
Night-High School auditorium.
Friday, June 7-Junior Prom
High School auditorium.
Sunday. June g-BaccaIaur-
cate sermon-Avenue Methodist
Church.
Monday, June 1O-Commence-
ment Exercises Plaza Theater.
Tuesday, June 11-Departure
from Plaza Square for trip to
New York City and Fair.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

The twelfth birthday Of Mari
Iyn Jamison was an enjoyable
time for her as well as her
guests Marilyn is the daughter
Of Ar. and Mrs. Harwood Jami-
ton q carried on BY her par
uc mis- carried on BY her par
entsl This time ii was a dinner
party followed BY the movies at
Plaza Theatre. The birthday was
Thursday the twenty-third of
May The guests we're Eleanor
Geyer, Eileen Murphy. Isabel
LankfOrd. June Joseph. Betty
Monroe. Patsy Mills and Ger
sldins Calhoun.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31


A delightful afternoon was
provided BY Mrs. T. Carlisle
Collins for her guests on Nom
day when she invited them to
her home on East Front street
for dessert. which was followed
by the movies at Plaza Theater.
my Son. My Son" was he pic
ture. The guests were Mrs.
Harry H. BrakeIey. Mrs. Ruby
Vale, Mrs. F. Burgette Short.
Mrs. Thomas Davis. Mrs. oliver
" James. Mrs. E. Roscoe Gallo
way, Mrs. 1. d. Short. Mrs. VIII
liam G. Taylor. Mrs. John Null
holland, Mrs. Wilson s. vinyard,
Mrs. Nicholas NJ. Stokes. Mrs.
Lester Q. Adkins and Mrs. David
sills.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

This evening at eight the pri-
vate pupils Of William E. Miller
will give their annual recital in
Varney Auditorium. Admission
will be by card. Ushers for the
evening win Be Margaret Anne
Salevan. Sue Munsol. virginia
oeyer. Marjorie Walls and Es-
ther Greenly.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

personnel q me hospital lat
week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. David H. Holland
moved TO their summer cottage at
Slaughter Beach this week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

Miss Clara Daniels is visiting in
Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

Mis- Kitty Clements will be
among those graduating from
Womsn's College. University Of
Delaware. on Monday. June 8.
Miss Clements has taken the
Educational Course in college,
and will teach this fall.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

Captain Lank, with eight men,
passed Wednesday and Thursday at
the rife range at. Slaughter Beach
in practice at the various ranges.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

The csnneries of Milford commen-
ced canning peas on Wednesday. The
rush will be on next week.
Milford chronicle., 1940-05-31

The first cabbage grown in Della
ware this season for Milford mar
kets came from the fields of John
Bowen, just east of town. His first
cutting being made on Saturday,
May Il.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-06
FOUR TOWNS WANT SAME WOMAN, 39
Dorothy Goodrich, Alias Harrington, Alleged Bad
 Check Passer, Nabbed

Dorothy Goodrich, alias Harring- ton. alias Leland. 39. of address un- known. charged of illegal check operations in several cities about the state. was arrested yesterday by De- tective Sergt. Raymond J. Egan and Detective Joseph E. Monohan in New Haven.
 According to police, the woman has been convicted in California on similar charges and is wanted for passing four bogus checks in New Haven.
 She is also wanted in Bridgeport and Hartford. and she has admitted to similar operations in New Lon- don, t was reported. Local police also are seeking her for e similar charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-06
State Senator

The four successful Democratic candidates for places in the Gen. eral Assembly from Waterbury ex- pressed thanks for the support given them, following the com- pletion of local returns last night. They all spoke over Station WATR from The Democrats editorial rooms during this newspapers election broadcast.
 Senator Edward P. Egan. rec elected to the upper house from the Ieth district, said: "I want to take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for your vote Of cons fidenee in Ioday's election. l am very happy to return to the sen- ate to work diligently and hone estiy in your behalf and hope to merit the trust you have again placed in me"
 Attorney Michael V. Blansfield, elected to his first term in the 18th district. thanked party work CTS and the members of both
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-06
Congressman Smith Elected For Fourth Term With Impressive Plurality Of II ,OOO

cast, Congressman Smith said:
 T appreciate not only the honor paid me but the responsibility given me in the vote today. To the voters of the fifth district I offer my sin cere thanks"
 T repeat my campaign pledge to represent the people of this district to the best of my ability: l will con- tinue my efforts on behalf of na- tional defense, seeking above all to make this gerat nation of ours so strong that no power or combina- tion of powers will dare attack us.
 Comments Rival
 May I commend MT. Johnson for the excellent manner in which he conducted his campaign. It was a contest free of personal feeling and bitterness"
 The congressman was accompanied by his secretary, Joseph P. Dona- hue.
 MT. Johnson urged united Amer ica, with the emotions and feelings of campaign time forgotten. He said;
 "Joe Smith, our present con- gressman, has defeated me for the seat in the fifth district and will begin his fouSth term next Janu- ary. take this opportunity to congratulate him most sincerely and pledge by cooperation to him during the next two years. My successful opponent waged clean campaign and appreciate his gentlemanly qualities. For my part, IS also tried to campaign cleanly and as vigorously as pos sible, and I have no regrets.
 Proud of Support
 T am deeply grateful to the loyal friends who aided me during the past few weeks and to the hundreds of hard-working Repub- licans throughout the district whose help was so eheerfully given The workers of my party made splendid showing and I am proue of the support they accorded me.
 T urge all Americans, whether with the winner or the loser, tt unite now in a common cause for the liberty and safety of oul country, and let no bitterness against our opponents exist after this election"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-06

A fairly large crowd gathered in front of the Democrat office last night for the first returns. BuIIe- tins posted on the front window, and flashed from the loudspeaker connection furnished them with speedy, accurate service. =.
 Many who stayed home to get ra- dio returns, today discussed the fu- tility of 1t all. According to many, the best thing would be to get an early radio flash on the returns in their own cities, and then wait for the next mornings broadcast for the complete picture. The hours from 2 to midnight seemed wasted and confusing, what with go out of 1090 precincts reporting such and Such," and so forth.
 The loudest demonstrations In Waterbury was given by New Ha- ven newsb0ys who came to Water bury to sell extras" Local papers did not publish extra editions.
 No liquor was sold here yesterday, in accordance with state law, and only two persons were arrested for intoXication. Hundreds stocked up" the day before, however, SO there was no lack of refreshments.
 During the voting hours yester. day one man was heard Semarking to another. "Wh0 cares who wins? You and me have to work anyhow"
 Another was heard to say that with Roosevelt "the revolution will come without violence" which, he said, would not be the case If Will- kie were elected.
 The third term issue did not seem to interest many, and there wasn't much talk about the significance of the shattered tradition. History, ap- parently, was accepted as matter of fact occurrence.
 One prominent Republican wo- man was heard to say to another that the third term tradition was important in the same way that a church ritual is important, She mentioned nothing about the power that will come with the third term, which should have been her best argument.
 There were two bOnfires, one on Baldwin and Mill streets, the other on Congress avenue. Bremen put out both, and blamed boys of the neighborhood.
 Many small boys walked around last night in full dress" costume. Scores of campaign buttons deco rated their breasts, as they filtered the streets with campaign litera- ture.
 Congressman "Joe" Smith car- ried only cities and towns out of 37 in the Fifth Congressional district. His old home town Wa terbury assured him of victory with 8 plurality of 10,862. Nauga- tuck and Torrington boosted the margin of victory.