Milford chronicle., 1950-06-30

GYPSIES-TwO gypsies, arrest
ed by Dover police in connection
with alleged telling of fortunes in
two business establishments, have
paid fines of $25 and costs each
imposed by Magistrate John II.
Conrad on charge of disOrderly
conduct. They are Lizzie Miller,
who was said to have been the
teller of the fortunes, and Ephra-
ian Miller, who was her automobile
companion.
STRAWBERRY QUEEN Louise
Gray daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Gray, of Pennington, was made
queen Of a recent strawberry fest
ival sponsored by the n. Y. f..
classes Of Salem Methodist Church
and Prospect Church, Vernon.
ROnnersup were Marie Hopkins,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
Hopkins of near Vernon, and Fay
LangfOrd, daughter of Emerson
LangfOrd, of Pennington.
ON ADVISORY BOARD - Mrs.
Ruth NJ. Laws, State MIA adviser
and assistant state supervisor Of
Home Economies, has recently
been elected to membership on the
National Advisory Board Of New
Homemakers of America for a
three year term which began June
II. In this capacity she will help
in directing the policies of the na-
tiOnal organization which is spon-
sored by the U. S. Ofice of Educa-
ton. II is a national organization
having more than $4,000 high school
girls in its membership.
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VIEWS MAUNA L0A-First 1t.
Warren Tomlinson, stationed at
Hickman Field. Honolulu, had the
experience of flying over an erupt-
ing volcano, Mauna LOa, according
to a letter received from him by his
mother. Mrs. VIM. TOmlinsOn.
1t, TOmlinson. describing the
sight, spoke of the brilliant red
lava flowing down the mountain.
With him on the trip was Chaplain
Goodhand, son of the late Rev. A.
W. GOodhand. Sr., who before his
death, had a pastorate in Dover.
GEO. WELLS, HONORED-Mr.
George B. Wells, Clarke Ave, Mil
ford, Del, VIII observe his goth
year with the Prudential Life In
urance Co. on July 1st. 1850. Mr..
Wells startd as an agent in Sails
bury, Nd, in 1880 and is now in
charge of the branch office in Mil
ford, as asst. manager. His office
has led the Salisbury District in
amount of insurance written In a
number Of the numerous insurance
drives sponsored by the Prudential
Insurance Co. A diamond ring will
be presented to Mr.. Wells in recog-
milton of his 20 years service and
insurance leader in his field. At
this time, we offer him our sincere
congratulations.
STRAWBERRY SEASON - The
strawberry season has closed in
the Laurel area with a total Of
l2,S17 crates sold at the Laurel
Auction Block for $SS,782.5O.
The acreage was considered
much above average, but the un-
favorable weather was respOn-
sible for the low yield.
One farmer reported he sold only
about $1,000 worth of berries from
10 acres.
The price per crate was about
equal to last years average. The
Laurel auction block now will re-
main closed until the opening Of
the cucumber season which is re-
ported to be much later than usual
due to weather conditions.
A SWEET PITCHRR-Burke
Hill. Is year old Seaford righthand-
er, pitched his second shutout Of
the season in a game at MillsborO
last week. The local junior Ameri-
can Legion team defeated Millsboro
II to 1, the lone run resulting from
) walks and an error.
Hill had previously pitched a no
hitter against the Hurlock junior
team IN an exhibition game on June
5th.
In the MillsborO game Seaford
collected Is hits five Of which we're
for extra bases. The local club now
has a record Of two victories A.
gainst no losses in the Sussex
league, having defeated Laurel Is
70 in game in which Don Mite
hell, pitching for SeafOrd. allowed
but five hits.
PlCNIC-Group No. 5 Of the
Presbyterian Church will act as
hostess for the congregational pic-
mic to be held on July 2s at 6 a. N.
All families bring meals complete
with beverage and dessert. There
will be games planned for all ages.
The location Of the picnic site viii
be given at a later date, so watch
the paper for the announcement.
PlCNlC-The w. nj. c. S. of the
Milford Neck Church viii hold
their annual picnic at Big Stone
Beach on Friday evening, July Il.
The whole community is invited
They will meet at the church al
5 O'Clock, where there will be
transportation for an. John
French has kindly consented to-
take us on his tractor and wagon
again. In case Of rain, the picnic
viii be held in the church. The