Milford chronicle., 1941-05-16
MILTON

appearance of the town by the Wild
entng OF the streets GA Mhich We
hicular traffic has increased several
fold over former years. and foot
traffic has been somewhat lessened,
ia resulting in one of the finest ex-
hibitioas of selflshness ever wit
messed In the community
Some property owners who gave
fo0tage from their lots for the pub
lie convenience are attempting to
exercise their alleged property
rights" over the sidewalks which
they gave to the town
However, in event of an accident
caused by the miserable condition
of some sidewalks, the owner would
file disclaimer of ownership prac-
ticaliy as quick sas tie victim hit
the ground.
Approved
Governor BacOn's appointment of
George Collins as Justice of the
Peace and the prompt action of
the Town Council in appointing him
magistrate for Milton has met with
the unanimous approsals0f the citi-
zens of Milton ana IT'S community.
Mr.. Collins will apply himself to
the duties OF these Offices i'll an in
telligent and equitable manner and
with some real action on the part
of the law enforcement officers,
which continues TO be largely a
negligible quantity. conditions will
be improved.
Naatfso af ~ az n
At the meeting OF the Chamber of
Commerce TO be held next Monday
evening matters OF vital Importance
will be considered and action taken.
Those who have more than a pass
ing interest in matters of civic inn
portance are urged to be present.
Less Dense
It appears to be dawning upon
some of those who voted with the
anti-improyement element against
the bond issue that their bogie man
was nothing more than the vapor-
ings of an opposition who would
possibly vote for the repeal of the
Ten Commandments if it was
thought that such action would
serve to hinder even a slight in
crease in the cost Of local govern
ment, regardless of the benefits
that might accrue.
In the mean time the mayor and
council are going ahead with an
improvement program calculated to
serve the better interests OF the
whole people but do regret that
the voters choose a harder and
more expensive way in which to
pay for the several projects now
under way and contemplated.
Good Fishing
The hook and line fishing season
at Broadkill Beach has opened and
large catches of croakers are be- |
ing reported daily. To provide the
devotees of the sport with ample
accommodations, a feet of about
fifty boats is maintained for their
use.
New Service Station
The new service station just
completed by Mrs. Charles G.
Jones on the northwest corner Of
Front and Federal streets, will be
opened for business this week. This
corner, located in the center of the
business section has been vacant
since the disastrous fire of 1909,
presenting a dark, dismal spot and
a deterrent to the natural growth
of business in that locality. Mrs.
Jones has made a most substantial
contribution to the town by MAX
ing this improvement for which
Miltonians are grateful.
Alfred II. Lofiand has started the
construction of a brick residence.
for his own occupancy, on South
Federal street.
Married
Miss Anne Wilson Lanl1, daugh- I
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Clarence
Lanlk. OF Milton, and Captain Geo.
A. WestphaI, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Westphal. OF Glenside, Pa.
were married on Saturday, May 3,
at the air base chapel at Langley
Field, Va. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev G. Irving Car
penter, chaplain U, S. A. The cou-
pie was accompanied by Major and
Mrs. c. W~P. Hanes OF Harrisburg.
as best man and matron. of honor.
respectively. The bride is q gradu- /
ate Of Milton High School and of |
Beaver College, Jeqkintown, Pa. |
She is teacher i'll the Milton |
School. Captain WestpIialt is a
graduate of the University OF Penn
syivania and is an officer OF the \
signal corps of the United States
Army stationed at Langley Field.
EoIloaufnoe fha aa,.a,,,n.r fl,a ,ort,Ia
left on short wedding trip through
Virginia.
JHniOF-SeniOr Prom
Members of the junior class of
Milton High School are somewhat
peeved because of an article in
Wilmington paper saying they were
undecided whether or not to hold
their annual junior-senior prom as
scheduled" The prom will positive
ly be held on Friday evening, May
%. A prominent orchestra will pro-
vide the music and a large number
have accepted invitations to attend
the affair.
Gets His Man
Persistent search by Chief of
Police Joseph Reed, of Milton, {
since April IL, resulted in the ar
rest Of Luther Perry on a charge
OF disorderly conduct. Perry was
found at house in Cave Neck, near
Milton, and brought before Magis-
trate George Collins and fined $12.
Returns From Hospital
Mrs. Lester E. Clendaniel, who
recently underwent a major oper-
alton at the Milford Memorial Hos
pital, returned to her home on
Broad street. She is rapidly i'm
proving.
First Aid Lessons
Lessons in first aid are being