Milford chronicle., 1925-03-27
Glendale
What Constitutes A Live and
Progressive Town?


This is a hard question to answer
satisfactorily. There are so many
things which are needed to make a
live progressive town. To name them
all would take more space than the
Chronicle" could afford to allow
There are a few things, however
which are necessary in the makeup
of any town, village or community
which would be up to date and in
line with other sections of the coun-
try, which already have reached the
higher rungs of the ladder OF sue
cess.
The first essential would name
would be a Town Council, made up
from the best citizens you have. Men
whose character is above reproach;
whose minds are broad enough to
grasp and bring about those things
which would prove of great value to
the people which they are supposed
to serve, both from moral and n
nancial standpoint. No selfish motive
should be allowed to enter into any
of their acts or deliberations, and IN
their treatment of the public, be
kind and courteous at all times. II
Won have toe. much OF other business
of your own to give the towns af-
fairs proper attention, get out and
mass the office on to the other fel-
low. The second important thing to
make an active thorough going town
is the class of merchants engaged in
business within it's confines. They
must be active, energetic people who
desire to please the public. They
must display their wares in an at
tractive manner, so as to draw trade
Prices must be as low as the same
goods can be bought for in nearby
towns. Advertise extensively. Moth
ing pays better. Must not be afraid
of competition. People will go where
competition is greatest, above all be
a smiling, generous merchant ana
Won will be sure to succeed.
Next in line is the public schools.
Nothing interests people VINO con-
template settling in your dlstrlcL
more than the efficiency OF your
schools. To meet the demand OF the
nublic along these lines, the teach-
ers from principals down to the low
oct Grade teacher, must be compe-
+ent in every way. Teachers muse
not only draw their salaries DuC
In ~. them as well. Teach their pu-
nils to be courteous and mannerly az aT
all times, and especially respecCIul
to those who are aged and lnnrm'
We seldom note these days the len-
dor regard that used to be SHOWN
neonle of this kind by the younger
Glass in the days Of long ago. very
few hats are tipped at this date' anu
hovs and girls grow to be men anu
women at a very early age (or at
least they think so). The public
school, through its teachers, II tney
will, can be a strong force for I'M
proving the morals Of the youth IN
anv community. Not by punishment
but through love, engendered pc
tween teacher and pupil. Never lot
any cause show partiallty.
A very important factor in the
orosperity of any town is its church
IS and the conditions surrounding
hem. We know in these days OF au-
.omobiles and kindred things, the
places of worship have been hard
1it. and unless something is found
70 dra wpeopIe back to the church
some will have to close their doors
,or want of attendance. The village
)r community which has a live splr-
tual church has an asset of which
+ should be proud. Gods Temple
should be made attractive for the
1oung as well as the old. Not, as the
world would have it, but as the
of men through our consclen-
,es dictates. Welcome all things
which are of an elevating character
rom a moral view, eschew and cast
lside all matters Of too worldly a
nature, which have a tendency to
lraW us away from our duty to God
md His church. The spirit of love
hOuld be the bond which cements
my congregation together. If this af-
ection exists. You will meet the
tranger who comes within your
,ates with a smile and hearty hand =.
hake; show him to a seat and ask :
i'm to come again. This kind of
.reeting which doesn't cost penny,
ften yields rich returns. At the :
Onclusion of the services go to your I
astor and thank him for his SER
lon. It will make him feel better.
Ie will try to do better the next 4
Ime, and above all try to be a
christian outside as well as inside
f the church. Have you church of
MS kind in your town?
OF course there are many other
lings which are necessary to COM
lete the full equipment which
prosperous town should
ave. For instance, bank will be
necessity. Industries, of different
inds, which will give employment
} the people and many other i'm ]
rovements which will come when
1er a town starts on the upward
rade. To complete and bring about
I'D make effective all matters here
)oken of, will require population,
majority of whom must be full of
ervous energy and bubbling over d
ith zeal to do things. Y
Rev. Alonzo Travers, pastor Of the -
. e. Church here, filed the pulpit
st Sunday, both morning and night.
his being the last Sunday before
the evening congrega-
IN was larger than usual. Mr..
'avers was at his best on both Oc-
sions and preached both morning
ID evening with more than his us {
/ power and eloquence. His NOR -
ng theme was 1.-THE Resurrection" II
lie evening subject, "a Living II
lrist." He paused long enough dur
g the delivery of his sermons to {
y his respects to the opponents Of
e Weer Bill now pending before
e Delaware Legislature.
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