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Milford chronicle., 1947-08-29
Faculty Is Listed
For School Opening
Here September 8th
STATE PER CAPITA
INCOME TOPS AVERAGE

WASHINGTON - up -
The per capita income of
Americans, rising in almost
every state, reached a new
peak of $1,000 in 1916, the
Department of Commerce re-
ported this week.
The average is more than
double the -575 income per
man, woman and child in
1910, and is nine per cent
higher than in 1945.
The total income paid to
individuals last year = in
Guiding wages, dividends, in
terest, rents, social security
benefits, relief, pensions, and
incomes from farms and
other unincorporated busi-
nesses - totaled 10000
100000. The 1945 total was
$155,000,000,000.
In Delaware last year, to-
tai income paid to individuals
was $430,OO0,00O, nine per
cent over $3390,000,000 paid
in 1945 and 80 per cent above
$239,000,000 in 1910. The
states per capita income in
1916 was 81, ,493 compared to
1896 in 1910.
Milford chronicle., 1947-08-29
Find Clayton Man
Shot To Death
JanitOr OF School Had Been De.
pressed For Sometime

Gilbert Milton Hoffecker, so, IAN
itor of the Clayton Public School,
was found dead last Friday in the
bedroom of his Clayton home with a
.3S calibre bullet wound in his right
temple. He was pronounced dead by
DIR. W. c. Puckett of Smyrna.
Hoffecker's brother-in-law, Law
renee McClements, who was in an
other part of the house said he
heard the shot about 1880 O'CLOCK
last Friday morning, went to the
room and found the man on his bed
with the gun in his lap.
State Police were told by the dead
mans friends that. Hoffecker had
been depressed for some time. Po-
lice and Coroner John R. Rogers
investigated. An inquest will be
held later.
Surviving are sister, Mrs. Eve
lyn McClements, and a brother,
Earl, both of CLAYTON; and another
sister living in Elkton.
Milford chronicle., 1947-08-29
Local Farmers To Share In
Southern States Coop. Refund

Farmers-members of Southern
States Cooperative in the Milford
area will share in the $1,O56,OOO of
patronage refunds to be returned
by the Cooperative on patrons pur-
chases of production supplies dur
ing 1946-47.
This was announced as more
than so farmers and their families
gathered recently at Milford for the
Milford chronicle., 1947-08-29
Rehoboth Child Is
Killed In Crash
Boy Fatally Hurt When His Bike
COllided With Truck

John Richard Moore, nine years
old, was fatally injured last Sunday
evening when his bicycle collided
with a garbage truck operated by
John Ralph Cannon, 81. Moore was
riding along Columbia Avenue when
he attempted to make a turn into Il
side street, colliding almost head-on
with the truck.
The body was dragged "a feet.
Young Moore died about five mn
utes after the crash. He was the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Moore.
Cannon was arrested on charge
of manslaughter and was released
under $1,000 bond by Magistrate Ed
ward ]. Suthard Of L9wes. 20.
Milford chronicle., 1947-08-29

local Southern States annual mem
bership meeting. The session was
sponsored Jointly by Southern
States Cooperative and members
served by Lynn and Jacobs, Coop
erative Service Agency.
l.. Robbins Webb of Lincoln and
George Robbins of Milford. were
elected to the local Southern States
Continued on page y
Milford chronicle., 1947-08-29
Local Banks Closed
All Day Tomorrow
WIZ Also Remain Closed All Day
On Monday Next

In order that their employees
might enjoy the long Labor Day
weekend, the First National Bank
end Trust Company and the Mil
ford Trust Company, have made a
joint announcement to the effect
that they will be closed for busi-
ness all day on Saturday, Aug. 80.
While it is expected that several
other of the banking. institutions I'm
the lower part Of the State will also
take the long weekend, so far the
only one to make public announce
ment of the holiday, are the Milford
banking houses.
Milford chronicle., 1947-08-29
Few Cases Of Polio
Reported In Kent
County Health Officers Says There
Have Been Only Three

The following statement about
polio has been issued by Doctor
Charles R. Hayman, County Health
officer:
up to August 26, there have been
70 cases of Polio in Delaware. of
which only 3 have originated in
Kent County. At the present time,
people may be assured that there is
no epidemic in Kent County. How
continued on page -
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New Haven CT.

NEW HAVEN - Edward Mat
thews, baritone and former
"Porgy" of "Porgy and Bess,"
will appear in concert here Sun
day afternoon, March % under
the auspices Of Varrick Mem
orial A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev.
R. A. G.. Foster, pastor. 1t will
be the first time New Havenites
will have heard Matthews since
his appearance here several sea-
sons ago with Gershwins i'm
mortal ..'Porgy and Bess" Opera.
A new cleaning product,
"Seeit" is about to be introduced
here. 1t is the invention, if it
may be so-caIled, of a Connec-
ticutt young woman chemist 1t
and everyone who has used it
thinks it is the best on the mar
ket. 1t is "as soft as face pow
der" - Amazingly quick and
easy to use" - Dandy for por-
celain and painted woodwork"
are some of the remarks of
housewives. When it is on the
market here in grocery and drug
stores also probably in beauty
salons, be sure to sample it.
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field, Boston and Newton
champs as well as the National
Guard of the year 1910. So,
whoever sponsors the current
team, let's all of us give them
the support they need, finan-
cialy and morally. Henry
Red" Prince.) Mrs Harriet
Clark is at Memorial Hospital
and is doing very we'll. Expect
to see her out soon. Also Mrs
Theodosia WhWite is at Me-
mortal Hospital and underwent
a slight operation. She seems
to be doing pretty we'll. Good
luck to both of them. 49, Every
body is glad to see that Mamie
Price is working once again.
Keep the good work up, cd boy.
- IT'S Robert Wright returned
to Worcester after spending
7 weeks in the Philippine Is
lands stationed in Manila. He
served with the 626th Post Co.
Wright reenlisted in the army
in June, 1916. Before that he
saw service in N. Africa, Sicily,
Italy campaigns. After a 30-day
furlough he returns to Cali
fOrnia at Fort Ord.
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BrOCktOn

Good Cheer Unit of Lincoln
Women's Guild held its annual
st. Patrick's tea in the church
Vestry, which was banked with
spring flowers. Rev. Mitchell
johnson opened the program
with prayer; Miss Mildred JEFF
ferSon Of Boston gave two read
ngs from Wendell johnson;
music was rendered by the Four
Clover Quartet; Miss Bernice
Mosbey, of Catskill, N. Y, and
schoolteacher in Buffalo, N. Y,
spoke on Juvenile Delinquency
Pourers were Miss Phyllis Sim
mons, pres, and Miss Mary
Baker, vice-pres. - Mrs. Patty
Register of Wall st. was the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Mapp
in Springfield. Mrs. Mapp is the
former Edna Register of Brock
ton. 49, Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Kicks Of Wales Ave. had Miss
Phyllis Simmons as dinner guest
recently. - Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Mapp ELSA Harris) are re-
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ceiving congratulations on the
advent of a fourth son. The
other three sons are Richard,
George and Tony. The newcomer
is named Christopher. Mrs. Mapp
and babe recently returned from
the hospital. - The Pastors Aid
club of Lincoln Church holds a
bazaar in the church vestry
Saturday, March %. Miss Hattie
Burton is chairman.-Miss Ber-
nice Mosbey Of Catskill, N. Y.
was the weekend guest of Mr..
and Mrs. John Smith and
daughter, Mrs. Thelma Mosbey
of Perry Ave. - Mrs. Laura
Kicks was hostess recently to the
W. B. club at her home. Follow
ing a brief business session a
delicious luncheon was served.
Present were Mesdames Ruth
Wooten, Gladys Watson, Narena
Bernard, Laura Kicks and Miss
Evely Brooks. Unable to attend
were Mrs. Elsa Mapp, and
Misses Eleanor and Phyllis Sim
mons. - Misses Mary and Chris
tine Baker of Gloster ST., en-
tertained members of the Good
Cheer Unit recently with Miss
Phyllis Simmons, president, pre-
siding at the business session
Plans were made for a May
queen contest. Misses Mary
Baker and Lou Kersey will be
chairmen of'the mock marriage
program in Ju ne. - Miss Joan
Cornwall, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Cornwall, Macy Ave.
was rendered a surprise birth
day party Saturday evening by
a group of her friends. She re-
ceived many beautiful gifts.
Dancing and games were en-
joyed by all. Guests came from
Rhode Island, Boston and
Brockton.
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were plunged into a trackless
wilderness. They were weak, fear
full, unframed for the journey.
Even the leader faltered. He
heard the surprising answer, go
Forward He was not told to
stand still or retreat, but to 60
forward. The runner from diff
culties never wins. n the First
World War a company Of 300
went out to battle and only 10
came back, but they had won.
60 Forward" is the command,
given to all who are sent out TO
proclaim God as Father, with the
world for their field, and heaven
for their home. Among those at
tending evening service were the
Lucas sisters who were guests
of Mrs. Mary Allen.
Come to Zion.
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WEST NEWTON
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
n ~ VT.

MI. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. ]. H. Dennis, Pastor
Yes, it's better to give than
to receive. There must be getting
be getting before giving. Many
ask those who have means and
want to help a good cause, to
leave legacy in their wills. That
seems a bad policy. 1t is better to
let the philanthropist help you
give by giving you. We will &C
cept all such gifts and pass them
along. We are willing and ready
to help.
Rev. Dennis last Sunday morn
ing delivered a wonderful SER
mon on DUTY" Duty is a bind
ing obligation for service. Here
our duty is to serve regardless
Of race, conditions or religious
belief; for God is over all. It is
the duty of all men any time,
anywhere. There may be friend
ship or love, but duty must be
observed: duty to country, in
terest as a citizen in all COM
munity activities, not part of
ones duty but the whole, God
fearing duty. Not charity, but
duty, duty at home and charity
abroad. Charity at home is mis-
leading. What is done for home
and country is duty" go For
ward was the pastors evening"
sermon. The circumstances lead
ing, up to that stern command
were these. After 400 years Of
bondage in a land of wealth,
beauty and activity, the people
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ding today and see for yourself.
Brownie Pudding
n cup sifted cake flour; / tea.
spoon double-acting baking powder;
II teaspoon salt; "a cup granulated
sugar; l tablespoon Dutch process
or breakfast cocoa; 4 cup milk;
tablespoon melted shortening; u
teaspoon vanilla; a cup chopped
nut meats; II cup brown sugar,
firmly packed; 2 tablespoons Dutch
process or breakfast cocoa; y cup
boiling water.
slit flour once, measure, add bak-
Ing powder, salt, granulated sugar,
and l tablespoon cocoa, and sift
again. Add milk, shortening, and
vanilla; mix only until smooth.
Then add nuts. Turn into creased
casserole or small baking dish.
Mix together brown sugar and 2
tablespoons cocoa; sprinkle over
batter. Then pour boiling water
over top Of batter. (This makes a
chocolate sauce in the bottom of
pan after pudding is baked) Bake
in moderate oven (350aF.) 80 to 40
minutes. Makes 8 to 8 servings.
Note: Omit nuts, IL desired,
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West MedfOrd

BY RUSSELL c. STOKES
1874 JEROME ST.

CHURCH; Preaching very
encouraging sermon last Sun
day was Rev. ]. Frederick Bail
ey with the Junior Choir of
Shiloh singing sweetly two Sc
lections. Sunday, March %, the
Ladies Aid of Shiloh will pre-
sent their pew Rally" and a
special program of interest has
been arranged. The first East
err pageant in years will be pre-
sented at Shiloh Easter Sunday
night when the members of the
Sunday School will portray the
"Alabaster Box" with a cast Of
local favorites. Plan now to at
tend.
CLUB: The Educational Com
mittee of the West Medford
Community Club will present
FREE MOVIES at the Center
Thursday, March q at $3.50 p M
sharp. The film for this fine at
traction has been obtained by
Mrs Sara Schenck from the Bell
Telephone Company and it is
scheduled for an enjoyable
two hour show. Club met Cen
ter last Monday to discuss ways
and means of raising funds to
finance their large community
program. Watch for their next
stellar attraction. Saturday,
March %, the Boy Scout Com
mittee has public Pinnoche and
Whist games at the Center, the
time being 8 p m with the ad-
mission IS cents. Proceeds from
this endeavor will go toward
the aid of the Boy Scout Troop
of this community, and these
youngsters need your support.
The Board of Directors of the
Mystic Valley Credit Union met
last Sunday to discuss their ed
ucational movements and pro-
grams for the month of AnriI
Watch this column for more in
formation about this. we are
sorry to hear that Mrs. Carrie
Walker of Jerome st is very il
and we hope for her speedy re-
covery.
SPORTS: Tuesday, March 2s
at 8 p m at the Teele So, SOM
reville Bowling Alleys, the wo-
men of the Mystic Valley Bowl
ing League will do battle with
the women of the West Med
ford Sportsmen Club. T h i S
match will be one of great in
terest due to the fact that the
last match ended in a tie. This
time the neWness of it all will
be worn off and then really q
blood match will be in the Of
fing, Your reporter would not
miss this for the world. See you
there. AS told to me by Cecil
Phillips of the Dukes Club, his
aggregation of bowlers will bowl
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a short walk Saturday. After %
years of strenuous service with
the lockwood SPRINGER Co Bill
was forced to retire in July due
to illness caused by too great
physical exertion.
SPRINGFIELD members and
friends of Holy Tempe Church
of Christ, and pastor journeyed
by bus to New Haven, Conn,
Mar IL and took part in the
building fund drive conducted
by the Holy Church of Christ
there which is pastored by Rev
Brewer. The New Haven church
members and pastor are trying
to complete their new church
by next fall.
Mr. Francis Prince CCab) is
with us again. We hope he
stays for a long visit. - Miss
Gloria Morse and her brother
Eddie celebrated their birthday
the 10th of this month. A party
was given in their honor. Both
received many lovely gifts and
each a purse. The party was
attended by IS friends and rel
ativeS.
PLAN BALL. This writer
hopes there is something to
rave about on the diamond this
year concerning the caliber of
a team fielding this summer in
comparison with the teams of
the war days. This city has been
well represented in the past
winning many trophies and
city championships as well, as
the New England colored cham
pionshtp by virtue Of its victor
les over the Providence, SPRING
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CELEBRATES SD BIRTH
DAY. Mrs Hattie Lee, 81 Essex
st, Springfield, was honored on
Mar IL with a surprise party
on her eSrd birthday by her re-
latives and friends. Among out
of-town guests were Mrs Vina
May johnson of Valdoso, Fla;
and Mrs Clara Perry, Provi-
dence, r I; Mrs Helen Ford,
daughter of Mrs Lee, was host
ess, assisted by Mrs Alberta
Lee, Jr. Mrs Lee received many
beautiful gifts and greeting
cards. A delicious repast was
served. CONVALESCING. Ed
ward Bostic, son of Mr. and Mrs
Walter Bostic, 6 Newport st, is
at the Gushing General Hos
pital recovering from a nerv-
GUS breakdown. Young Bostic
saw hard service in the Euro
pean theater of the war. After
he returned to civilian life the
wear and tear of his war serv-
ice finally resulted in a COM
plete nervous collapse; but now
he is definitely recovering from
his ailment.~ BILL TAKES A
WALK. William flannel, 26
Glen st who was more or less
confined to his home since ear
~ July of last year was out for
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ARL. s4ss-R

the women any time they so
desire. At the present writing
the official odds are five to two
with the women the favorites.
1t is encouraging to hear that
Sammy White, the pugilistic
hope Of this community, won
his six rounder over Vince Cal
lahan. 1t wont be long before
this lad will be knocking on the
door of Madison Square Garden
in New York where he can
climb to fistic glory. Well, 1t
won't be long now before ole
sol will be beaming upon us and
the call will be sounded for all
those aspirants of the diamond.
An effort is afoot to sponsor a
baseball team of West Medford-
ties this season and that in it.
self is encouraging to hear as
this community is chock full of
talent and perhaps we can OPP
crate under the House of Phil
lips Not only would we be
playing and enjoying a nation
al pastime but ADVERTISING To-
cal business as well.
STROLLING ALONG BY MIR.
x - Well, here we are again
and preying upon the poor I'M
SuSpecting souls. What famous
couple that have been an ideal
tWosome since he came home
are going altarward in June OF
this year? Is it true that two
months hence a certain local
lass will announce her inten-
tons and say the word to her
loving admirer? Why does a
popular chick Of these parts
just about go into commissions
when you mention the word
chewing gum to her? 1t seems
that Roger the Ledger is quite
the boy these days and from re-
ports he seems to be doing al
right with a very fine chick
across the line. Speaking of this
same chap, wonder why he
can't answer as to his where
abouts on Monday, March 10th
about S:15 p m. Take it slow
lad. Well, that's about all fol
this week but your rowing Mr.
x will be back next week with
some real hot flashes especially
about one playboy of this ole
burg that thinks he's escaping
the attentions Of the preying
eyes Of we that see all. Mr.. x
Attention all CLUBS. For the
best representation and CON-
plete coverage of all your socia
events notify RUSSELL c
| STOKES, your Medford Report.
er at least two weeks before
the affair and it will have the
proper publicity that will make
1t a success because it pays tc
advertise. See you next week
res.
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A Real
Palate P1easer

by Frances Lee Barton -
TTERE is a new dessert that is
I i both novel and nutritious 49, as
well as delightfully."- delicious. Its
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rich, chocolate-y
flavor makes it
a Special treat.
fit for a King.
Just the thing
to serve guests
when something
unusual is de-
sired. huff
said! Make
Brownie Pud-
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CAMBRIDGE

ST. PAUL AME CHURCH
Rev. Rembert E. Stokes
Minister
Mar %: 100 A.M.-Morning
worship.
Mar. %: $3.50 P.M.-MSsionary
Meeting, Good viii Chorus pond
St., Baptist Church, Providence
Rev. S. Proctor, Pastor.
Mar. 30: Palm Sunday-Tea
presented by Missionary Society.
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Mar. 81: Husbands Supplied,
presented by Marian Anderson
Club at Union Baptist Church.
Apr. 10: Musical, featuring the
Seventh Day Adventist Church,
presented by Senior Ushers.
The Western news., 1947-09-25
TROY NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Swan Larson of
Newport, Wash, and Mrs. c. R..
Bennett of the same place, and Mrs.
Lee Woods of Standpoint were Sun
day guests at the Leon Laffoon
home.
Arthur McNeill returned Thurs
day of last week from an extended
visit to points in Missouri.
Leaving for the University Of
Montana this past week were: Anne
Cobbledick, Ray Dolan and Anita
Sagen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roth celebrated
their fourth wedding anniversary
this week. Besides their house
guests Mr. and Mrs Roger Kensler
and Mr.. and Mrs Bert Winslow
were invited
Bob Rice, Emil Merrill and Ray
Alley left for Oregon this week.
They drove over.
v. R. Welsh drove down to Bon
ners Ferry Sunday to visit his wife
and young son IN the hospital there.
Mrs. Melvin HolbroOk Is spend
ing a few days In Spokane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob McGlocklin of
The Western news., 1947-09-25
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
NJ Tn1Q

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
No. 1918
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY
OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES-
TATE OF HERMAN GUTTROFF
Deceased.
Pursuant to an Order of said
Court, made on the 22nd day OF
September, 1947, notice is hereby
given that Friday the 10th day of
October, 1947, at $50 o'clock A. M.
of said day, at the Court Room Of
said Court, at the Court House in
the County of Lincoln, has been
appointed as the time and place
for proving the Will of said Herman
Guttroff deceased, and for hearing
the application of Jeanette Halsey
for the issuance to her of Letters
Testamentary when and where any
person interested may appear and
contest the same. -. -
Dated September %, I947.
FRED F. CLARK
Clerk.
(3T-Sept 25-Oct. 2-9)
The Western news., 1947-09-25

Spokane spent a week with Mrs.
McGlocklin's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Rollin Page. While here they were
dinner guests at the homes of Mr.
and Mrs. George Miller and Mr.
and Mrs. A. E. Kessler. Mr.. Clock
lin is salesman at the Goodyear
company.
The Western news., 1947-09-25
Troy Woman's Club

Troy Woman's Club held the an
nual Harvest dinner in the Meth
odist church parlors- on Tuesday
evening. Guests of honor for the
evening were the teachers, their
wife or husband or escorts. A long
T-shaped table accommodated the
sixty persons who partook of the
clubs hospitality. Mrs. Farris gave
a short address of welcome.
Flowers in autumn shades were
used lavishly to make the scene
more attractive.
A short business meeting was held
and it was decided that again part
of the club would give the bust
ness and professional mems dinner
this week
The next meeting will be in the
church parlors on Tuesday, Sept
30.
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Catholic Ladies Club

The Catholic Ladies Club met at
the home of Mrs Vim. Kusner on
Thursday. After the business of
the evening was disposed of the
members enjoyed a social hour The
hostess served a lovely lunch. The
next meeting is at the home of Mrs
Schotz.
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ORGANIZE INTERMEDIATE
FELLOWSHIP FOR YOUTH

An intermediate Fellowship was
organized Wednesday at the Metho-
dist Church, with the following Of
ficers elected: President, Miss Mar
vel Leckrone; Vice-President, Miss
Jean Ward; Secretary, Miss Joan
Edstrom; Treasurer, Miss Laura
Smith; Reporter Beverly Beebe;
Sponsor. Mrs. VIM. c. Stearns.
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R. WS.C.s. MET

The Junior W.S.C.S. of the Lib
by Methodist Church met with Mrs.
Glen Leckrone. The devotional was
conducted by Mrs. w. G. Stearns,
and Rev. Stearns presented the first
of a series of mission studies on
India. Mrs. Orlo Johnson presided
at the business session. Guests at
the meeting were Mrs, w. M. Hiatt,
Mrs. c. H. Doxtater, and Miss Helen
Bundy. Nineteen members were
present.
The Western news., 1947-09-25
Rummage Sale

In the Methodist Church parlors
on Saturday of this week the Wom-
ems Society of Christian Service
will hold their semi Rum
mage Sale. There will be refresh
ments of pie and coffee served at
that time.
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Here and There

Mrs. Katie Friske was called to
Poison last week when her daugh-
ter entered the hospital to under
20 an operation.
Mr. and Mrs. H. o. Davis of Will
liston, N Oak, were weekend visit
ors at the Ford Cripe home.