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Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
ANNIVERSARY AT
BLACKWATER SUNDAY
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CONTINUED from tlrlt Pagei
thew Wilson. oi Philadelphia. He,
among others. supplied the pulpit
until I'LL, during which year Rev
Josiah Lewis was installed pastor
In 1774. Rev. John Rankin became
pastor and filled the pulpit for 20
consecutive years, until his death in
1894. During his pastorate the fol-
lowing elders comprised the session;
Jonathan Harvey. Enoch ScEudder,
William Evans. Job Collins. Philip
White. William s Hail, Elihu Bro
dell, James Miller
In 1894. Rev Charles Wallace sue
ceeded Rev. Mr.. Rankin and occu-
pied the pulpit until 1893 when Rev.
Stuart Williamson became pastor
ana served for six years Rev. John
Burton preached until 1872, when
Rev. Charles Wallace returned and
remained five years. He WAS follow
ed by Rev. Joseph Copeland and
others
In 1921, Blackwater Church al
most had become extinct. 1t was
revived in 1872. After "A three years
pastOrate, which was ended by death,
Rev. Thomas Kennedy was succeed
cd in 1925 by Rev. alexander Camp
bell.
In 1899, Rev. !. H. *. Handy be-
came pastor Of what was called the
United Churches Of Buckingham,
Blackwater and Laurel. the latter
two in Delaware. The union was
formed in order to insure d salary
for a permanent pastor. Later the
union was dissolved by the Buck
ingham. Md, congregation which
requested exclusive services 1f Rev.
Mr.. Handy.
Rev. II. G.. Freis accepted the pas
torate in 1871. and was succeeded
i'll 1919 by Rev. &. II. Mustard who,
about 1851 withdrew 10 the Lewes
and Coolspring churches. The pulpit
remained vacant until lS53. when
Rev. / II K Handy again occupied
il, After two years he responded to
a cali from the FIRST Presbyterian
Church. in Portsmouth. Va.
In 1855. Rev William Graham
accepted the call to old Blackwater.
One year later the Ocean View Pres /
byterian Church wa organized by
the congregation OF Blackwater
The dedicatory sermon in :
the newly-organi2ed church was de- ,
livered by Rev Mr Graham.
Rev. Mr. Graham was succeeded I
in 1857 by Rev c. II. Mustard. who. !
because of old age. retired in 1865 /
Until 1871. there was no preacher !
in Blackwater and Oceal View /
Churches. From that time until /
1872. Rev. II. J. Gaylord filled the
pulpit. He was succeeded by Rev J. /
3. Adams, vino was succeeded 10y
Rev, John T. FOulk.
Biackwater is on the State high
way near Clarksville. leading from
Stamford to Bethany Beach. The
Churches at FrankfOrd
md Ocean View are branches OF old
3lackwater
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from the 1909 Files of
the Milford Chronicle

Mrs. c. NJ Tatman visited her
daughter at SwarthmOre College this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Clifton, of
FELTON,. were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. B. Popping last Sunday.
The new fOur-stOry building of the
l.. d. Caulk Company is now up three
stories. and il is one of the most SOL
idly constructed buildings in this
town. They hope to occupy it before
the first of the year.
The 5lst anniversary of the Chapel
Sunday School was observed last
evening with appropriate exercises.
THE Silver King" is the title of the
Flay to be given in the Armory Hall
en- Tuesday evening by the amateur
talent OF Milford managed by Mr..
and Mrs. 7. j. Quinn. The net pro-
ceeds are to be given to the town
clock fund" (which was to have been
placed in the post office. and which,
incidentally, never materialized.)
o
Miss Claramond Belts, of George
town. attended the dance here Mon
day night, and was the guest of Miss
Maude Lofland.
The old building occupied by ].
Oscar Brown as a tinsmith's shop,
which adjoins the Chronicle building,
is to be rebuilt and made more COM
modious by the owner, Peter F.
Causey.
There is movement on foot to
establish an electric light plant in
the town of Glendale. Col. David
Reed. who is promoting the project,
has announced that a machine with
= capacity Of 500 lights will be in
stalled providing the people will sub
scribe to the electricity.
O.
Edward Belts. John Belts. Al Long
and DR.. Hunter. all of Greenwood,
seem to have the coon hunting fever,
end may be seen hunting coons about
three or four nights each week.
Wilbur Galloway is making sugar
cane molasses at William Halls farm
in Milford Neck.
o
Bayard Wharton started last Mon
day to attend the West Chester Nor
NAL School.
d
Miss Bertha Trice, of Harrington.
has gone to Frankford to engage in
The millinery business, and Miss Hell
en- Baker has moved to East New
Market for the same purpose.
O.
Alfred Lofiand, of near Bridgeville,
was Milford visitor last week.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
NEW CENTURY CLUB

At the meeting of the Milford New
Century Club on Monday, Mrs. A. +.
Num- gave a review of the book RE
becca", by Daphne du Maurier. For
the past three years Mrs. Num- has
entertained the members while Civ
ing review of best seller but this
years review was the best ever given.
The timid, inferior complexed writer,
or teller of the story against the
rich background Of ReDeeea of the
diabOlical mind. made a contrast
that Mrs. Num- narrated delightfully."-.
In the absence of the president, Mrs.
Wilson S. Vinyard, Mrs. G. Marshall
Townsend, the first vice-president.
presided. Added to the rOll-eall of
members were the names of Mrs.
Watson Shew. Miss Dorothy Getty
and Mrs. William Fl. Brunner..
Next week a safety chart will be
inaugurated in the club. Each
member will begin registering her
mileage, which will be done in all
OF the clubs of the state. At the
annual convention the Safety Coun-
Gil OF Delaware, which is working in
conjunction with the clubs. will make
the award to the member driving the
most miles without a reprimand or
an accident. 1t is a fine recognition
for the local club that this safety
movement was started by Milford's
Mrs. Walter K. Barrett.
Next week the meeting will be in
the evening, at eight, when Mrs. Da-
vid CoOpersmith will again present a
fashion show. using the members of
the club for models for dresses, suits
and sport clothes for the winter. The
members of the school faculty will
be special guests for the showing.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
SHAWNEE CLUB NEWS

The club was delightfully."- enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. Philip
Griffith and Mrs. VIM. Watson on
Wednesday evening, Oct. IL. 1t was
movie" shown by Mrs. Griffith's
daughter. Mrs. Gordon Phelps. whose
home has been in Holland. London
and Sumatra. The pictures were ta-
ken from the most interesting places.
The regular monthly meeting met
With Mrs. L. BurliRgame. Friday. Oct.
l3. at 1870 O'Clock, when our leader.
Miss Holloway, talked ON Personal
ity'. II was most interesting and
helpful.
The meeting adjourned at a late
hour to meet with Mrs. G. A. Swanson
in November. A good attendance is
desired.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party was given Jimmie
Hazard last Friday evening in hon
or of his tenth birthday. at his home,
sos East Front street. After games
were played, ice cream, cake and
candy were served Those present
were Edward Rogers, Leon Palmer,
Norman Workman. Lewis Rogers.
Tommy Pierce, Major Wyatt. Charles
Ingram, Jimmie Lord. Nathan Jes-
ter, Billie Ryder. Harvey McFadden.
The, boys left wishing Jimmie many
more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
Milford Grange News

The regular meeting OF the Grange
will be held this Friday evening.
Oct. goth. The program will feature
several interesting items including
4 review OF Trials of an Inventor. 4"
by Mr.. Fred Gulick, several readings.
and a short sketch
On next Friday evening. Oct. 27th.
the first of the turkey suppers will
be served at the hall Everything
that goes with good menu will be
offered. and serving will begin at 5
O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
BEIDEMAN

Mrs. Wilmina Beideman. 72 years
old. widow of Oliver Beideman. of
Rehoboth. died at her home on Lake
avenue. RehobOth. on Thursday, Oc-
tober l2, after an illness Of several
months. Surviving her are five chill
dren. Oliver c. Beideman. Milton.
George l.. Beideman, Jersey City, N
j.; Mrs. Davis Dawsie Foche, of
Woodside, L. l.; Mrs. Eugene Bliz-
zard and Mrs. John Webb. of Reho-
10th. One sister, Mrs. Annie Mitch
ell of Lewes, and a brother, Wallace
Shockley of Ellendale. also survive.
and large number Of grandchildren.
Services were held Sunday at 2 p. M.
at the Reynolds Church, near Milton.
conducted by the Rev. Conrad Hamer
OF Rehoboth, assisted by the pastor
of the Reynolds Church. Interment
was made in the cemetery adjoining
the church.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
BIRTHDAY PARTI

Roland Beebe. little sou of Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Beebe, of Bridgeville,
entertained small group of friends
on Friday, October 10. at his home,
in honor of his fourth birthday.
The party began at 2:30 p. m. and
for an hour the children enjoyed
their play in the yard. Then they
were called to the dining room.
which was decorated with blue crepe
PAPER. and were served ice cream
and cake.
The little guests who attended
were Raymond Booth of Laurel.
Richard and Robert Booth of Sea-
lord, Elaine and Pierce Beebe of Lin
coin. Dolores Bostic, Sandra and
Margaret Davis and Jackie Lofland.
all of BridgeYille.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
POND

Jesse II. Pond. of Rehoboth. died
at Mt. Alto Hospital. Washington,
ID. C.. on Monday. October 3, 1899.
after a lingering illness of several
months. He was a retired L. S. Coast
Guard employee, and had resided at
Rehoboth about two years. Funeral
services were held at the Boyer Fu-
neral Home. Harrington. on Tues
day evening. October 10, at s o.
clock. in charge of Rev. Conrad Ha-
mer. pastor OF Rehoboth Methodist
Church, assisted by Rev G. E. Tur-
ner, pastor of Trinity Methodist
Church. Harrington. Further SER
vices were held at Mexico, n. ".
where interment was made. He was
a native of New York State He is
survived by his widow. Mrs. Harriet
Money Pond. and several relatives in
New York State.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Davis of Mil
ford. announce the engagement of
their daughter. Madeline Virginia. to
Mr.. Bernhard Tebbins, son of Mrs.
Marie Tebbins and the late b. ].
Tebbins, Of 41O South Franklin street,
Wilmington. Miss Davis is a graduate
Of the Milford Memorial Hospital. Mr..
Tebbins is associated with the dupont
The wedding will take
place ia the early part OF the new
year.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

- OW ABOUT the ice on
:: =: !: ;: i {: : : !: !:
- -- early and. severe win
ter? There are some predictions
that we will have such a one
this year. One saw much activ-
ity in a garden adjacent to a
hot house on Sunday afternoon,
where chrysanthemums were be-
ing cut by the arm loads and
being carefully housed against
the cold night. There must have
been satisfaction of that fore
thought the next day when
perishable flowers were laid low
by the white frost and the layer
of ice that came in the night.
These crisp days seem to go
with football and each Saturday
Milfordians wend their several
ways to games in nearby cities
and towns. The coveted tickets
for the famous Army-Navy game
are being parcelled out and we
sit tight hoping there will be
enough to go around. 1t comes
quite late this year-December
?. Get your "hug-me-tights."
your ear muffs. your wool socks.
scarfs and galoshes out and
ready. for they will play a most
important part in your enjoy
ment of the game SHOULD you
get to attend Another game,
popular with home folks, is that
between the University of Del
aware and Pennsylvania Mill
tary College. which is played an
nually at Atlantic City. Novem-
ber II is the date and will make
a nice time for a weekend at
the shore.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

On Saturday, Miss Mildred a.
Smith. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nornan Smith of Goldsloro,
Md, became the bride of Mr..
Jacob Heyman Roosa, son of Dir.
and Mrs. Jacob II. Roosa. The
ceremony. performed by Rever-
end John J. Brown. took place
in their new home on the Roosa
farm, near town. They were at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. John
Foster Roosa. Mrs. Roosa is a
graduate nurse of the Milford
Memorial Hospital
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Messick,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank r. Grier and
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin G. Burton
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Adkins at their Lewes
Beach cottage on Sunday eve
ming when they entertained in
compliment to Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Stout, who will shortly
move to the O'Brien home on
Clark avenue. Mr.. Stout is con-
nected with the Nylon Plant at
Seaford.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

Mrs. |. DOlphus Short was hos
tess to the Tuesday Bridge Club
on Tuesday when all of the
members were present for the
first fall meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

Miller.
Group No. 14-Clubs and assOcia-
tions. Leader. Rev. Delos O'Brian.
Group No. '1S---Agencies for com
munity planning and coordination.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

At a very enjoyable tea which
Mrs. John p. Tawes gave for
Mrs. Lindsey Sheppard of Bos-
ton, on Friday, Mrs. J. Lynn
Pratt presided at a cleaning tea
table, while Mrs. John McGee
and Mrs. Ralph Snowberger as
sisted. Mrs. Sheppard will short
ly leave for her home in Boston,
after having been the guest of
her daughter. Mrs. James L.
Davis and Mr.. Davis for some
time.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
FORTNEY

Mrs Emma D. Fortney. age 20
years, died at her home near Burrs-
vile. Md. early Monday morning
October 16. 1889 She had been in
poor health for several years but
did not seem any worse than usual
until she was stricken with a heart
attack ON Sunday afternoon. Funeral
services were held from the Boyer
Funeral Home at Harrington on
Thursday afternoon at o'clock, in
charge of Rev Alfred Clark, pa stOr
OF Pilgrim Holiness Church. Green's
boro. Md lnterment was made in
Wesley cemetery, Burrsville. She is
survived by her husband, George E.
Fortney and the following children,
Mrs. Mabel Lace. Bason City. Wash,
Mrs. Edith Robinson. Toledo, Ohio,
Carlton Fortney. fredericksburg. Md.
Dewey Fortney, Harland Fortney
and Mrs. Evelyn Casterline, all of
Harrington. also thirteen grandchil-
Cren
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

Friends of Mrs. Irwin G. Bur
ton enjoyed with her a Town
Meeting broadcast from WILL
on Monday evening when her
brother, Joseph T. Geuting, Jr.,
took part in a discussion of
Whats Right With Philadel-
phia," Mr.. Geuting is the presi-
dent of the junior Board of Com
merce. an organization made up
of young men, whose ambition
is to improve their city by civic
rather than by political ways.
Mr.. Geuling took part in the
forum discussion.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

The Girl Reserves of Milford,
Senior and Junior groups, en-
iOyed a weekend at the Y. w.
C. A. Camp Otonka on Indian
River. twenty-five girls went
down and although the weather
was cool, had q wonderful time.
Miss Marjorie Starkweather, the
district secretary. is doing won
derful work with the girls of
lower Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20
FLIGHT TRAINING
COURSEATU.OFD.
Ccontinusd from P,rst Pass)

Federal Judge Florence Allen of
the U. S. Circuit Court at Cleveland
was the speaker of the evening at
the exercises held in Mitchell Hall
and Miss Winifred ]. Robinson, who
served as dean from the founding of
the college until her retirement last
year, received the honorary degree
Of doctor OF laws, conferred by DR..
Walter Hullihen, president, on behalf
Of the Board OF Trustees.
The affair brought back a large
number of alumnae and other friends
Of the institution. Among the visit
ors was DR.. Samuel C. Mitchell of
Richmond, Virginia. who was presi-
dent of the University when the Wo-
mems College was established.
The University of Delaware will
observe Thanksgiving on November
20 in accordance with the proclama-
tiOn of the President of the United
States. DR.. Walter Hullihen, presi-
dent of the University, in making the
announcement, said the Thanksgiv-
ing vacation at the University will ex-
tend from noon, Wednesday. Novem-
ber %, to noon. Friday. November "a.
In previous years the Thanksgiving
vacation extended from Wednesday at
4;10 p. NJ. until 500 A. NJ. the fol-
lowing Monday.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

On Wednesday, Mrs. Marvel
Wilson, of Swarthmore, Pa, will
entertain a large group of guests
at the lnglenoOk Ina at Swarth-
more for luncheon and cards.
Those going from here are:
Miss Frances Lammey. Miss
Elizabeth Carlisle, Mrs. George
II. Draper, and Mrs. William V.
Grier.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

The Business Girls met on
Monday evening with Miss
Thelma Jewell for their routine
session and business after
which they went to the home of
Miss Zena Coopersmith where
she, with Miss Ethel Collins.
were hcstesses for the social
hour aud refreshments which
followed. These girls are grow
ing in numbers and are active
in Y. W. c. a. circles.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

Mrs. William c. Smith gave IA
luncheon at her home on Kings
Highway on Tuesday in celebra-
tion of a double birthday. The
honored guests were her mother,
Mrs. William Wroten and Mrs.
John G. Sharp. The other guests
were Mrs. Sadie NJ. Wilson,
Mrs. George H. Hall, Mrs. Ed
ward T. Hurley. Mrs. Herman
johnson and Mrs. Lee Hirsch.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

The 5lst anniversary of the Chapel
Sunday School was observed last
evening with appropriate exercises.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

Mr. and Mrs. G. Roland Mes
sick celebrated their fortieth
wedding anniversary on We'd
nesday evening. They entertain
ed a number of guests at the
Wayside Inn, Smyrna, for din
ner. The guests were, their
daughters, Miss Elizabeth Mes
sick and Miss Sara Messick:
Miss Cordelia Carter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Brereton, Miss
Emma Swain. of Milford; Mr..
and Mrs. George l.. Swain.
George f. Swain. Jr.. Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Wheatley. of
Georgetown; Rev and Mrs. J.
W. ColOna, Of Smyrna.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

Miss Claramond Belts. of George
town. attended the dance here Mon
day night, and was the guest of Miss
Maude Lofland.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

The new fOur-stOry building of the
l.. d. Caulk Company is now up three
stories. and it is one of the most SOL
idly constructed buildings in this
town. They hope to occupy it before
the first of the year.
Milford chronicle., 1939-10-20

The old building occupied by ].
Oscar Brown as a tinsmith's shop,
which adjoins the Chronicle building,
is to be rebuilt and made more COM
modious by the owner, Peter F.
Causey.
Evening star., 1939-01-21
'Sweethearts' Back
At Columbia

"Sweethearts,' which offers Nell
son Eddy and jeanette Macdonald
in the old Victor Herbert operetta
and in technicolor at one and the
same time, became the Columbia S
attraction yesterday after a two
week run previously at the Palace.
BY no means one of the slickest
affairs in which this popular team
has appeared. "Sweethearts' still
may lay claim to being one of the
most melodious. Certainly it is
their most successful effort pic
torially. Miss Macdonald turns out
to be one of those cinema stars who
can stand color without the slight
est loss of prestige.
The chief criticism of Sweet
hearts is that it is long to the
point of tediousness. Even it's
pleasant melodies have a tendency
to become annoying through too
much repetition, especially the
theme song. 1t is reprised every
few minutes in spite of the fact
that the picture had numerous
other melodies to which its singing
stars eventually turn their atten-
ton.
'SWeethearts," as one might
guess, is among the most lavish &C
complishments of M-G-M. In
stature it really is colossal. J.C.
Evening star., 1939-01-21
Bob Taylor Fans Will Like,
Stand Up and Fight
Capitols New Film Allows Him
To Wallop Wallace Beery;
Comets Flash Again
BY HARRY MACARTHUR.

Stand Up and Fight Just to get the record straight at the outset
picture that will be credit side
MGM studio does its annual accounting
Capitol will be found quite agreeable business by all Robert Taylor
1t will be found
fact imposing with ali its broad sweep and it's
Evening star., 1939-01-21
Bing Crosby Film
Returns to Met

Bing Crosby, the old self-kidder
has not been in a more agreeable
role in long time than that which
Paramount conferred upon him in
Paris Honeymoon" which is the
current attraction at the Metro
politan.
He is given a chance to be his
old casual self. with many pleas
ant song to sing in the course of
the engaging little tale, and it is
virtually impossible not to be i'm
pressed by the unpretentiousness of
the whole affair. Helping consid-
erably to make it impossible is Fran
ciska Gaal, the petite blond, who
also is allowed to do her speciality,
which is that of portraying a gamin.
1t is not difficult to see the eff
fects of 1T Happened One Night"
upon the creation of Paris Honey
moon" and while the former still
belongs in class by itself, the latter
is not without its own charm.
One of the novel features of the
film is the introduction of Akin
Tamiroff in comedy role. After
being all kinds of villain Mr.. Tam
iroff obviously welcomes an oppor-
tunity to show that there is an
other side to his talent. Audi
ences are likely to have the same
idea about it.
Paris Honeymoon is something
one could live without. but it also
is something that will fill couple
of hours with more pleasure than
the general run of recent films.
j. G.
Evening star., 1939-01-21
Miss Cohen, British
Pianist. to PLAY

Harriet Cohen, noted British pi-
anist, will give short recital at the
14th Conference on the Cause and
Cure of War tomorrow afternoon at
4:45. She will play at the Hotel
Washington at session of the con-
ference, which is open and free to
the public.
Miss Cohen has been awarded the
Order of Dame Commander of the
British Empire for her service to
music. This distinction, correspond
ing to knighthood for men, has been
received by only few women, in
cluding Albani, Melba, Clara Butt,
and from King George vi, Myra
Hess. Miss Cohen was chosen by
the British government to play at
the Geneva Disarmament Confer
ence in 1882, and to play for Great
Britain at the Paris Exposition in
1881, and invited by the Bach Gesel-
schaft to play Bach concertos at
Eisenach.
Evening star., 1939-01-21
Newsreels Feature
Barcelona Thrust
BelQScO.

The drive of the Spanish Insurgent
army toward Barcelona is featured
on the neWsreel program this week
at the Trans-LuX. and the martial
aspect of world affairs is evidenced
further in views Of American naval
maneuvers and the Senate COM
menclng consideration of national
defense program. A less grim mill
tary news item is brought to the
screen in pictures of the Army's new
experimental slate blue" uniforms
for garrison and field wear.
Among the celluloid sent to home
offices by foreign operatives of the
several neWsreel firms are shots of
Belgium's King Leopold playing
golf, unemployed persons rioting as
Britain's Prime Minister Chamber
lain departs for his conferences in
Italy, Frances Premier Daladier
completing colonial tour, pre-
Olympic ski competition in France.
Pictured, too, are such domestic
happenings as an airliner crash
IN Montana, demonstration of a
"drunk-o-meter, a tin can tourist"
convention, rushing of preparations
for the New York and San Francisco
Worlds Fairs, Sonia Henie in action
on the ice and the Giants-All Stars
football game.
A well-proportioned short subject
lineup is being offered. The tray
elogue is "A Journey to Normandy;
Men Make Steel shows, in techni-
color, the transformation of iron ore
into marketable products; THE
Count of 10" depicts training for and
action in Golden Gloves boxing con-
tests and The Kangaroo Kid" is a
sufficiently amusing cartoon.
c. A. M.