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Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
REESE THEATRE DESTROYED
BY FIRE MONDAY MORNING
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before the fire was under control.
When the local firemen arrived on
the scene, smoke was seeping from
every crack in the building with
the auditorium full of dense smoke.
about half an hour later the roof
crashed in and part of the walls
toppled over into the street. For
tunately. none of the firemen were
near the falling walls. The ladies
auxiliary assembled at the fire
house soon after the alarm sound
ed and provided hot coffee and
sandwiches for the firemen. A north
wind blew few sparks on the U.
S. Post Office building across the
street, 1t is a brick building with a
slate roof and no damage resulted.
Most of the day on Monday fire
men continued to pump water on
the ruins. An alley back of the
theatre building and the street on
the east side OF the building were
blocked OFF from traffic on account
of the dangerous walls.
In an interview on Wednesday.
Reese Harrington, owner of the
theatre. stated it was his plan to
start rebuilding. He
plans to erect modern fire-proof
building. complete with all the
latest innovations in sound equip
ment, etc.
George F. Brown. a Harrington
donated gloves and stock
ings to some of the firemen to pro-
tect them from the elements. Ice
formed on some of the hose.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
POCAHONTAS NOTES

In the POcahOntas Lodge Hall on
Monday evening. November Is. after
the business of the Council was
finished, Sister Clara Palmer, who
claimed the same date as her birth
day. presented a beautiful cake
with all the birthday trimmings,
while the committee served coffee
making a social hour a very pleas
ant one and we hope to receive
many more birthday cakes from this
same sister.
We were very glad to have some
Wilmington guests present. We al
most forgot the gas ratiOning and
that old times were here again.
We are very glad to welcome our
new Deputy Pocahontas Sister
Elizabeth Short. Now with our very
efficient PocahOntas, Sister Wilkie.
and the cooperation of the elected
an dappointed officers back of them
we should go ahead-so don't make
any date for Monday nights. Just
say that's lodge night.
Sisters Wilkerson and Pretty
man. committee on rummage sale,
wish to thank all who helped in
any way toward making it a sue
cess. and extra thanks to those
who so willingly acted as sales
ladies some full time. others part
time. for two Saturdays. And last.
but not least. many thanks TO HOr-
ace PettyjOhn for the use of his
store room.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

Brier Rabbit took to the woods
Monday, but local nimrOds stalked
him down-result rabbit pot pie.
The thermometer went to 26'
early Wednesday morning and ice
q of an inch thick was reported
in some sections.
Don't forget the community sup
per at Houston Community Build
ing Hall this evening, Friday, No
vember 10. Oysters. chicken pot
pie. with all the trimmings. Come
early-stay late.
The w. S. C. S. of Calvary Meth
odist Church will hold a turkey
supper with all the fixings on Fri
day night, December 3, in the din
ing room of the church. Also a
table with needle
work, rugs, etc.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19

Anna A. Anderson has been nom
mated for postmaster at Ocean
View.
The red skin white potato crop
is short, but the potatoes are of
the highest quality.
Chief of Police Claude Beswick
announced today that two youths
were recently arrested at Bridge
vile, who are believed responsible
for the wave of thefts throughout
this section. Parts of cars, pack
ages from cars and clothing was
the chief loot of the pair. Chief Bes-
wick will assist persons who have
recently had articles stolen from
their cars to recover them. if they
will contact him at police head
quarters in City Hall, North Wal
nut street. The phone is 1S3.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19

Miss Gertrude Clark of Whining
ton. was the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cortland Clark, the
past weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Spangler have
returned to Columbia, S. c., after
spending some time with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. /. Johnson.
Mrs. Howard Hager returned to
her home in Pittsburgh. Pa. on
Tuesday after spending a week
here with her mother, Mrs. Susan
nah f. Evans.
Mrs. Harry Grier, Miss Sara
Grier. Mrs. William Richards, Mrs.
Elmer T. Williams and Mrs. A. ID.
Marshall were in Philadelphia on
Sunday and Monday of this week.
o
Mrs. Henry wilkins, who has
spent the past two weeks in Lin
coin with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Clendaniel and here with
Mr. and Mrs. Henry wilkins. re-
turned to her home in Terre Haute,
Indiana, yesterday.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
FORMER DELAWAREAN
WINS LEGION OF MERIT

A trip by dogsled in the Yukon.
made at great personal risk" has
won the Army Legion of Merit
award for Captain William Ham
mond. 27-year-old former Selbyville
resident.
Accompanied by an Indian guide,
Captain Hammond chartered a
route for a pipeline across stormy
mountain country.
The former Sussex county resi-
dent. who was graduated from the
Selbyville High School, studied en-
gineering at Duke University and
before joining the Army Engineers
was employed by the dupont Com
pany. &
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
Shawnee Club News

The Shawnee Home Demonstra-
tion Club met at the home of Mrs.
Frank Conlin on Friday, Novem-
Der ~. The meeting was called to
order by the president, Mrs. Charles
Grove. and all members repeated
the club prayer, followed by the
American creed and salute to the
flag.
Mrs. Orlando Houston gave a re-
port on Achievement Day." at
Georgetown. for the benefit of those
who were unable to attend. Mrs.
Frank Conlin also told about her
visit to the British War Relief
Headquarters in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Bertha Swanson, health
chairman, also gave a report.
The club will contribute $500 to-
ward the United War Fund.
officers for the coming year were
elected as follows: President, Mrs.
William HeitmulIer; vice presi
dent, Mrs. H. r. Lemex; secretary.
Mrs. Orlando Houston; treasurer.
Mrs. Wallace Burn.
The place and time of the Christ
mas party will be announced later.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
Personal Happenings

Mrs. Edwin Steele of Newark,
was the guest of Mrs. F. Burgette
Short from Saturday until Monday
of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Draper,
Jr., and two sons. Richard and
Frank, will leave on Sunday for
Golden Beach, Florida.
Mrs. r. Harwood Jamison and
Miss Marilyn Jamison were in
Philadelphia on Wednesday and
Thursday of last week.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Clendaniel
of Milburn. n. j., have been the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Postles and Mrs. Julia Clendaniel
this week.
Mrs. Charles Benson. who has
been a patient at Jeanes Hospital,
Fox Chase. Philadelphia, for the
past six weeks. has had a opera
tion for goiter. Her condition at
this time is very good. Her many
friends hope she will soon be able
to return home.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party was given in
honor of Alice Mae NAPLES birth
day on Tuesday evening. November
9. Those present were: Vietla Will
son. Marie Mcgee; Delema Banning.
Emily Clendaniel, Thelma Walls.
Gladys Savage. Ruth Reed. Dallas
Roach. Harry Marvel. Jim Mill
man. Julian Smith. all from Mil
ton; Audie Macklin. Mildred Metz
ner, Estella Metzner. Louise Ben
son. Doris Anne Donovan. Marie
Derrickson, Lorraine Beebe. jan
ice Truitt, Lewis Brinton. Donald
Brinton. Glenn James. of Lincoln;
Doris Smith, Buredette Kitchens.
Bill Jester and Bill Murray of Mil
ford.
Many nice and useful gifts were
received. Ice cream and cake were
served and at a late hour all de-
parted wishing Alice Mae many
more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
CHILDREN'S BEACH
HOUSE CHATTER

Thursday was another celebra-
tion. 1t was Franks and Floyd's
birthday. Frank being nine and
Floyd being eight. They both re-
ceived many gifts and cards. We
all made birthday cards for them,
the decorations being boats, tanks,
jeeps and airplanes. The usual ice
cream and cake were served at
dinner.
David returned from the hospital
last Saturday following tonsillec-
tony on Thursday. He has needed
no time out to recuperate, and he
cannot understand why he can't go
out to play with the rest of us.
"Bobbie," our dog, is fast be-
coming a real playmat. He plays
ball with us, catching it when we
throw and sometimes hiding it
from us. He and ''Wacie," the cat,
accompany us on our walks.
These nice fall days we take long
hikes. Saturday and Sunday of
last week we almost reached the
Coast Guard Station and plan to
get that far the next time we go
hiking.
Guests last weekend were the
mother and uncle of Corina and
Floyd. Miss Warrington spent her
weekend in Wilmington. Mrs. Po-
ticher, who is with her sister, Miss
Fellows. for a while, is in Phila-
delphia this weekend with her son.
who received his commission re-
Gently as lieutenant in the Army
Air Forces. His next camp will be
Tucson, Arizona.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
LATE DISCIPLES MEET

The November meeting of the
Late Disciples" Sunday school
class was held at the home of Mrs.
Evelyn Kenton with eleven men,
bers present. The meeting was op-
ened by singing THE Old Rugged
Cross" followed by Sentence Pray
er. The minutes of the last meeting
were read by the assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. Frances Robbins. Mrs.
Wilma Roberts. Julia wilkins and
Edith Nibblet were appointed to be
on the program committee for the
month of December. 1t was then
decided to start an attendance con-
test in January. lasting six months
with the losing side treating. Mrs.
Dorothy Argo was appointed cap
tain of one team with the follow
ing members: Elizabeth Wright.
Margaret Ann Donovan, Virginia
Shellhouse. Ann Legates. Dorothy
Holden, Ann Postles. Julia Wilk-
ins, Mildred O'Day. Lillian Ingram,
Anna Miller. Edith Nibblet. Ann
Belts, Mae Jester. Jeanette Tingle,
Wilma Roberts. Mary Lambert,
Frances Robbins.
Mrs. Evelyn Kenton will be the
captain of the other team with the
following members: Frances Huey.
Elizabeth Morgan. Ethel Marvel,
Eunice Knoll, Mona Miller, Ida
Rogers. Emma Harding. Ethel Tyn-
dali, Elizabeth Poore. Doris David
son, Frances KiIlen. Ruth Rogers,
Mary Jester. Geraldine Parker,
Pearl Roberts, Dorothy Green and
Sylvia Hunt.
The evening was then turned
over to the hostess. Delicious re-
freshments of apple pie and ice
cream were served. The December
meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. Geraldine Parker.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Mrs. William Reynolds of South
East Front street, Milford. had a
delightful birthday dinner on Tues
day, November 8. when around the
table laden with roast duck and all
the accompanying good things
were seated her loved ones to share
with her the blessings of the day.
Mrs. Reynolds. widow of the late
William Reynolds. has one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frank Austin of near
town. who was present, together
with Mrs. Reynolds Oldest sister,
Mrs. John A. Lynch of Philadel-
phia. with her husband, a retired
tug boat engineer. hale and hearty
for his 81 years. and their daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Forbes, whose
husband is a major in the Army.
Another sister, Mrs. Curtis Law.
with her daughter, Mrs. Hester
Dunn, both of BishOpville. Md,
made this a happy birthday. indeed.
Best wishes to Mrs. Reynolds now
and many years to come.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
SPECIAL REVIVAL MEETINGS
AT THE HOLINESS CHURCH

Rev. Ernest Thomas and wife,
singers, musicians, chalk artists,
of Utica, Michigan, will conduct the
revival services beginning this
coming Sunday, November 21 and
ending Sunday. December 5. Ser
vices each evening at 1880 O'Clock.
Sunday at Z p. m. Rev. Thomas will
make a drawing under an effective
system of lights just prior to the
evening message. Rev. Carvil Trib-
bett of Greensboro. Md, will be
with us this Sunday, November 21.
Rev. Charles w. Baker, pastor OF
the church, extends a hearty well
come to all.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
I'LL CLUB NEWS

The Handy Hands All Club held
its regular monthly meeting on
Tuesday evening, October 26, at
the Cedar Grove Community Hall
The meeting was opened with the
flag salute and All pledge The
treasurer gave a report with bal
ance OF S32.6S. Ii was then decided
that the boys would do the paint
ing of the interior of the building
on November 26. A nomination
committee for the election which
is to he held next month was ap-
pointed. Those selected were Ida
Milbourn. Edgar Mills and Robbins
Webb.
Mr. McCauley, the state super
visor. gave a very interesting and
instructive talk on Gould | Do
More To Help Win The War;" The
meeting was then adjourned and
refreshments were served.
We had as our guests for the
evening. Gale Grove. Franklin
Jones. Glen Watson. George Ev-
ans. Emma Pettyjohn. Lorraine
Mills and Marie Carroll.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
THAT TIN CAN SITUATION
By National W. C. T. U. Bureau
of I.egfslation

BY National w. C. T. U. Bureau
of Legislation
WPB is telling people the brew
ers are not getting any Of the cans
prepared by the house wife. Quite
true. 1t is the large No. 10 tin cans
which they are getting. The state
ment also has been made that the
brewers actually receive less than
11s per cent of the tin plate sal
vaged from tin cans. Note: tin
plate. not tin cans. A tin can is l
per cent tin and 80 per cent steel
plate. This statement does not in
clude the bottlers. part of whom
also serve the brewing industry.
The soft drink industry offered to
collect these cans voluntarily. but
the brewers insisted on getting their
pound of flesh.
Forwarded by Bertha M. Carey,
president Milford w. C. T. U.)
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
FARMERS INCOME TAN
DEADLINE FALLS DEC. Is

Farmers must file estimated fed
eral income tax returns for l943 BY
December Is. Norman Collision, col
lector for the Delaware District,
Bureau of Internal Revenue, said
last Monday. Forms may be secur-
ed at the bureau Office in the post
Office building in Wilmington. where
assistance is provided for filling
them out. Those who have not Sc
cured forms or who wish additional
forms may secure them by writing
to the office or calling in person.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
MILFORD W. c. 7. L.

Milford W. C. T. U. wishes TO
thank interested friends who so
gladly contributed to the ambu-
lance fund. which was forwarded
to the state treasurer for the pur-
chase of an ambulance to be pre-
sented to the Red Cross for over
seas activity.
This unit. a beautiful chassis.
with the large letters W. c. T. U.
on the sides. is a token of love and
sacrifice from the State of Della
ware, as it joins the ranks of gifts
from other states. some of which
have given five ambulances with
as many station wagons.
1t is the prayer of the mothers
that these units of mercy may
bring comfort to any of those over
seas who may need it.
Milford w. C. T. U.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
THANKSGIVING DINNER

Don't miss the big turkey and
oyster dinner to be served at Man
ship Church House on Thanksgiv-
ing Day, November 25, by the la
dies of Manship Church. The menu
consists of roast turkey or turkey
salad. dressing, oysters. creamed
potatoes, sweet potatoes. baked
beans, turnips, cole slaw. cranber-
ries, jelly, pickles, catsup. butter.
rolls, hot biscuits. coffe and pie.
Adults, $1.00; children, SOC.
Will serve from IL o'clock noon TO
s p. m. The church is located four
miles west Of FELTON, on Route ~.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
PERSONAL SHOWER
GIVEN BRIDE-ELECT

Miss Joanne Kielbasa, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Kielbasa
of Milford. was guest of honor at
a personal shower given last
Thursday evening by Miss Mary
Anna Wright. 401 West Twenty
third street. Wilmington. Miss Kiel-
basa will become the bride of Frank
Wajda of Salem, Mass, on Thanks
giving Day.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
BAYSIDE FOLKS EAT OYSTERS
As STORM BEACHES THEM

Oysters have been on the menu
of scores of farm homes along the
Delaware Bay shore as a result of
the storm and high tides which
have swept over the marshlands.
The rough sea and tides broke
loose large clusters of oysters from
the beds in the bay. and these Oys-
ters have been drifting ashore Res
idents along the bay front have
been securing the marshlands and
gathering up the high priced BIZ
valves.
Milford Neck farmers have been
fortunate as most of the
oysters were washed up in that sec
tiOn.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
J. II. BURGESS NAMED
OPA IMPORTATION HEAD

]. Harvey Burgess of Harrington,
publisher of the Harrington Jour
nal for the past 26 years. has been
information officer of the
Delaware OPA district Office. with
headquarters in Wilmington.
Charles w. Hardesty. state 0PA
director. who announced appoint
ment of Mr.. Burgess. said he will
take the position Immediately. 1t
pays $3.S00 a year plus overtime.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
NURSES DANCE

The second class in the School
of Nursing of Memorial Hospital
will give its third dance in the
Grange Hall, Friday. November 10,
at 8 o'clock, All of the friends of
the members OF the class are well
come.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
DINNER PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harding and
family entertained at a coon din
ner on Sunday. the following: Mr..
and Mrs. William Z. Warrington,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard E. wilkins
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hard
ing, Jr.. and Uancy Lee. Mrs. Ella
Walls, Robert Harding. Sr., and
Garrison Littleton.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
WEDDING SATURDAY

The wedding of Miss A. Lucille
Tharp, daughter of Mrs. d. b.
Tharp OF Harrington, to Staff Ser
geant George E. Delaney, U. S. Ar
my. will take place at 3 o'clock
Saturday afternoon in the chapel
OF Grace Methodist Church, Will
mington.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
OBITUARY
SMITH

SMITH
Mrs. Marie r. Smith, age 73
years, died suddenly last Tuesday
evening, November 8. 1913. at her
home on Columbia street. South
Milford. Funeral services were held
at the William A. Berry, Jr., Fu-
neral Home last Friday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Interment in Odd Eel
lows cemetery, Milford. She is sur
vived by the following children:
Mrs. Carl Allen. Milford Mrs. Les
lie Buckson. Mrs. Harry Rodell,
William Smith of Blackwood. n. j..
and Joseph Smith of Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
WYATT = LITTLE
ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED

Mrs. ]. Riley Argo, Seaford. an
nounces the engagement of her sis
ter, Miss Kathryn M. Elliott of Sea-
ford, to Richard NJ. Clendaniel. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clendaniel
OF Lincoln City. The wedding will
take place this winter. The bride
elect is a graduate of the West
Philadelphia High School. !
Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Smith of
Milton announce the engagement of
their daughter. Miss Betty, to Cadet
Olan r. Jones. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William H. Jones, ISL street, Car
ney's Point. n. ]. Miss Smith is
graduate of the Milton High School.
Cadet Jones is a graduate of Reg
ional High School. Carney's Point.
and Rutgers University. He is at
present stationed at Strother Army
Air Field, Winfield. Kansas.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
Milford Grange Notes

Milford Grange met in regular
session with good attendance. Mr..
Havalin OF the F. B. L.. gave very
interesting address. Mrs. Elizabeth
Riggs will review "The Robe" this
Saturday evening. May we have
every officer at his station.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19

The Sewing Club went to Do
yer on Wednesday and was the
guest of Mrs. William Hallett
and Mrs. Ralph Snowberger at
the formers home there. They
were both members of the club
when they resided here. Going
from here for the luncheon
and an afternoon of sewing
were Mrs. Edwin Fisher, Mrs.
Clyde Nelson, Mrs. Curtis Vim
yard, Mrs. George Sheaffer.
Mrs. Conner Mitten, Mrs. Jack
NAPLES. Mrs. Dean Kimmel,
Mrs. Brown Thawley, Mrs.
Bryon Gibson and Miss Fran
ces Lammey. Mrs. Maurice
Bower of Delaware City. a
former member and Mrs. Cor
don Phelps of Dover were also
guests.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
UNION CHURCH NEWS

Sunday school at o'clock and
revival services at 1880 p. m. Come
on out and help us make this re-
vival a success. It will do you good.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19

Mrs. Raymond Hamilton
Announcement is made by Mr..
and Mrs. John Wilkins. Milford. of
the marriage of their daughter. Miss
Jean Wilkins. to Aviation Cadet
r. J. Hamilton, formerly of Milford,
now stationed at San Antonio,
Texas. The ceremony was per-
formed at the air base chapel in
San Antonio where Cadet Hamilton
is studying in pre-fiight school.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
Obituary
SOUTHARD

SOUTHARD
Funeral services were held last
Saturday morning at st. Johns R.
c. Church. Milford. for Mrs. Mary
C. Southard, 63 years old, of Lin
coin. who passed away Wednesday.
November 10, at the Milford Mem
orial Hospital. Death was due to
a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. South
ard came to Delaware as child
from Mt. Holly. n. j.. and had made
her home in Lincoln ever since.
In the years past she had partici-
pated in various activities in Lin
coin and had been a perpetual
member for many years of the Mil
ford New Century Club. for which
she held a deep affection and 10y
atty. She is survived by her hus-
band. Harry c. Southard, a mer-
chant of Lincoln; three daughters,
Mrs. Joseph A. Unsinn of Wash
ington. d. c.; Mrs. Earl P. Sheldon
of Lincoln. and Mrs. Walter B. Cor
ley of Washington. d. c.; four sons,
Robert Z. Southard of Washington.
d. c.; Pfc. William S. Southard
with the Army Air Forces some
where in England; l. Eugene South
ard. Silver Spring. Md, and Philip
c. Southard of Washington, ID. E.
Also five grandchildren and three
brothers survive. Interment was
made in the Lincoln cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19

Mrs. Charles H. Heisler en-
tertained at dinner on Tuesday
evening at her home on Lake
avenue. Her guests were DR..
and Mrs. S. NJ. d. Marshall, Mr..
and Mrs. George S. Grier and
Mrs. Elmer T. Williams, Mr..
and Mrs. Herman johnson.
Milford chronicle., 1943-11-19
THIRTY YEARS AGO
TAKEN FROM THE 1918 FILES OF
THE MILFoRD CHRONICLE

Mr.. and Mrs. d. e. Collins were
Washington and Baltimore visit
ors this week.
Mrs. Elizabeth T. McCloskey of
Philadelphia. daughter of Mrs.
Elizabeth Thaw. of Milford. de-
lighted a gathering of more than
three hundred persons at the New
Century Club of Philadelphia this
week The recital was followed by
a tea, when all were loud in their
praise of Mrs. McCloskey.
Mrs. Leila Jennings, Mrs. Oliver
Gilbert and son, all of Elizabeth
City. North Carolina, are visiting
their mother, Mrs. T. B. Windsor.
Captain James w. Cannon. COM
manding Company B. First Infan-
try, Delaware organized militia, has
made arrangements to give an en-
tertainment of four reels of motion
pictures in the hall on Thanksgiving
eve. The proceeds of the affair are
to be turned over to the treasurer
of the armOry and will be used in
meeting the expenses of that build
ing. The building. incidentally. has
just been equipped with a new heat
ing plant, and no matter whether
it is bitter cold or not the patrons
will be more comfortable. The hall
is now under excellent management
and none but the best of entertain
ment will be allowed to show in
that place. The admission will be
10 cents.
On Saturday afternoon last Mrs.
Walter L. Grier, at her home on
Lake avenue, announced to a few
friends. the engagement of her sis
ter. Miss Helen McCurdy Pierce. to
DIR. Willard r Pierce, of Phila-
delphia. The wedding is to take
place in the spring.
The many friends of Miss Helen
Chittenden Shockley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shockley of
East Front street. South Milford.
and John Kramlich, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank H. Kramlich. of North
Milford. were greatly surprised
when they received notice of the
marriage of the young couple this
week. They were married in Will
mington on Sunday by Rev. Smiley.
a Presbyterian minister. Both of
the young people are well known
in Milford and lower Delaware. Mr..
Kramlich is employed by the Will
son Steamship Line of Wilmington.
The new residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert p. Davis. Esq. was
the scene of a merry gathering last
Friday evening, the affair being the
occasion of house warming given
by them. About two hundred of
the friends of Mr. and Mrs Davis
visited the fine Lake View avenue
home. and enjoyed a hospitable ev-
ening. The home was attractively
decorated with ivy and autumn
flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have
recently occupied their new home.