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Evening star., 1943-06-28

brambles, but they sent their love
in by those who could go.
When Peter saw all the things
that had been brought to him he
wanted to laugh and cry at the
same time. You know Peter
doesn't eat nuts or beetles or fish
or lily roots and he knew that
those who had brought these things
knew that he didn't and couldn't
eat them. But he knew also that
they had brought them because
they wanted to bring something
and could think of nothing but
the things that they themselves
liked best. He thanked those who
could get in to see him and sent
his thanks to those who couldn't.
And then he had a happy Idea. He
explained that he couldn't eat any
thing just then because he was
sick and proposed that those who
had brought things have a party
and eat all the goodies for him.
And so they did. The birds sang
their sweetest and the others
feasted and all did their very best
to make Peter Rabbit feel that
this party was especially for him.
When it was over and all had
gone to their homes Peter sighed
happily.
Wasn't it the most beautiful sur
Evening star., 1943-06-28
Bedtime Stories
By THORNTON W. BURGESS.


Peter Rabbit never will forget
that afternoon when he lay so help
less in his bed in the heart of the
dear Old Brier Patch. First the
surprise of the tender young corn
plants dropped by Blacky the Grow.
Then came the CHEEKY good wishes
of Sammy Jay followed by the
beautiful song of Brownie the
Thrush, one of the sweetest singers
in the world. He asked Brownie
to sing again, which Brownie did,
and before Peter could thank him
Tommy Tit was calling:
"Chicadee-de dee! See me! See
me!"
Peter saw him. OF course he saw
him. Tommy was hanging head
down from twig right over Peters
head and Just as soon as he saw
Peter was looking he began to cut
up all sorts of funny antics such as
only Tommy can, all the time call
ing his CHEEKY way: Dee, dee. dee!
See me! See mel" He was so funny
that Peter just had to laugh.
Welcome Robin came hurrying
over from the Old Orchard at the
head Of whole troop of feathered
folks, and just as soon as he reached
the Old Brier Patch he began to
sing as only he can: Cheer up!
Cheer up! Cheer up! Cheer!" 1t
was Just what Peter needed and he
did, cheer UP. How could he help
it with so many food friends all
about him? Never had the Old
Brier Patch had so many visitors
all at once. Little Friend the Song
Sparrow was there to sing when
ever he got the chance. Jenny
Wren hustled about asking all sorts
of questions and never waiting for
an answer to one of them. Winsome
Bluebird was there. So were
Goldie the Oriole, Tiny the Warbler,
Drummer the Woodpeck. B o b
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White, RedWing the Blackbird and
ever so many more, each trying to
do something to make Peter forget
that he was sick.
BY and by Blacky the Crow, who
was sitting in the top Of little
tree where he could see over the
Green Meadows, began to cry ex-
citedly: "See who's coming! See
who's coming; cav, cav, cav, see
who's conning!" OF course Peter
couldn't see. so Sammy Jay said
that he would be eyes for Peter and
few up where he could see.
"It is Jimmy Skunk" he called
down to Peter. And behind Jimmy
is Johnny Chuck, and behind
Johny Chuck is Danny Meadow
Mouse. and behind Danny is Happy
Jack Squirrel. and behind Happy
Jack is Chatterer the Red Squirrel,
and last of all is Striped Chip
munk. AS sure as I live I believe
every one of them is bringing you
something"
And there are some other folks
coming from the Smiling Pool!'
cried Blacky the Grow.
Sammy Jay looked in that di-
rection. ITS true!" he cried. II
can see Little Joe Otter and Billy
Mink and Jerry Muskrat. and they
are bringing something too. It's a
regular surprise party, isn't 1t, Pc
ter
When those two funny professions
arrived at the edge Of the dear Old
Brier Patch Danny Meadow Mouse
and Happy Jack and Chatterer and
Striped Chipmunk and Billy Mink
ran in along Of Peters private little
paths to see Peter and tell him how
sorry they were that he was sick
and how they hoped he would soon
be we'll, and how they each brought
him something. The others stayed
outside the Brier Patch because
they are so big that they cannot
very well walk in Peters paths
without tearing their coats on the
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Points for Parents
differing attitude OF parents similar situation
determine Wheter their children uil be fearful hopeful

Mother-1'm going to call the doc
tor. He'll help you get well.
Daughter-Tell him to hurry up,
so I can get well quickly.
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prise party that ever was" he de-
manded.
And little Mrs. Peter said that
it was.
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Last-mtnute changes In radio pro-
grams sometimes reach The Star
too late TOR correction that day.
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Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
CLEANERS CLASS

The Cleaners Glass of the Cal
vary Methodist Church met on
Monday, December 20. in the church
social hall for their business meet
ing and Christmas party. Election
of officers for 1914 resulted as fol-
lows: President. Lillian Sorrels;
vice president. Dorothy Lynch;
secretary. Lorraine Mills; assist
ant secretary. Esther Kenton;
treasurer. Cecilia McFadden; de-
votions. Nina 10 Kennedy; public
ity, Dolores Dickerson; pianist,
Dorothy Lynch.
Hostesses for the evening were
Dorothy Lynch and Cecilia McFad-
den. Gifts were exchanged and re-
freshments served.
The next meeting will be Janu-
airy IL at Z o'clock, at the home of
Nina 10 Kennedy on Fisher ave-
nue.. Co-hostess. Lorraine Mills.
Please keep the date in mind and
every member try TO be present. as
the quilting party will begin at
that time.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
CHILDREN'S BEACH
HOUSE CHATTER

One of several gifts received by
James at this birthday celebration
Thursday was a molding set. That
evening was an enjoyable one for
us all. Gathered around two large
tables in the play room we anxious
ly watched Miss Warrington mold
the first miniature and waited im-
patiently after she placed it in the
refrigerator to harden. Since that
thrilling night James has been able
to mold several animals. Already
in his collection are penguin,
sheep, bear and a rabbit.
Another enjoyable evening was
when we went to see "Lassie, Come
Home" Then Saturday we attend
ed the matinee. where We saw "Su-
permap" and Donald Duck" 1t
was a real outing. for we rode
over, but walked back.
Miss dupont arrived Tuesday eve
ming and spent Wednesday with us.
We are sorry she could not be with
us for longer time. Guests Sun
day were the mother of Frank and
AWilda and the father of Charlotte
and Vincent.
We are sorry to hear that
Charles. former Beach House
boy from Wilmington. is in the hos
pital being treated for pneumonia.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
All CLUB NEWS

Christmas time is here again
and the Houston Cardinal All Club
found how true that was when its
members gather together on
Thursday. December 16, at the
home of Rosanna BOwser Messick
for their annual Christmas party,
Approximately thirty members and
guests were present to enjoy the
Christmas spirit with one another.
Candles. evergreens and a decor
ated tree added much to Yule time
season.
Gifts. wrapped in beautiful col
ored ribbons and paper were ex-
changed. The program was very
interesting and in keeping with
the occasion. Singing of Christmas
carols by all who were present.
Reading. christmas Customs in
Other Lands" Paula Barkley and
Albina Kielbasa: duet, white
Christmas" Hazel and Ann Sapp;
talk on trip to National All Con-
gress in Chicago. Rosanna Mes
sick; awarding of club pins by oul
leader, Miss Betty Prettyman. The
program was closed with the sing
ing of silent Night" The HOus-
ton Cardinals are meaning bust
ness and they are really going to do
some double flying, if all of their
plans for 1914 reaps its benefits
They are going to paint things red
Plans for many activities have
been made for the on-coming year.
Everyone departed after enjoy
ing an evening of fun, and delic-
ious refreshments. as well as good
will and Christmas spirit.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
WEDDINGS
ELLIS REYNOLDS

In the Calvary Methodist par
sonage at Milford on Saturday eve
ming, December Is, Mrs. Bertha
Ellis of Bridgeville became the
bride of Fred Teller Reynolds. of
Milford. The Rev Marion f. Hun
gerford. the pastor, officiated. The
bride is a former nurse at the
State Hospital Mrs. Reynolds wore
a navy blue tailored dress with
small black yeiled hat and black
accessories. Mrs. Anna L. Metz
ner. matrOn of honor, wore a black
twO-piece tailored suit. Adolphus
Reynolds of Coatesyille. Pa. was
his fathers best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Reynolds of Baltimore al
so attended the couple. Preceding
the wedding the couple entertained
at dinner at the bridegroom home,
105 North Walnut street, Milford,
and after the ceremoney they were
surprised with a dance at their
home, with the bridegroom sons.
Robert. Herbert and Jacob Reynolds
furnishing the music.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
MILFORD NECK

"Skeptics may mock. and doubters
question Why
And all the dark agnostics scoff
and sneer.
And still the angels song flung
from the sky
Comes echOing down the ages. high
and clear.
And will not be denied. nor will it
cease.
There will be peace on earth. there
will be Peace"
Methodist Church
Rev. ID. T.. Wood, Pastor
Sunday. December 26
. p. IN. Sunday School.
Parents, Come and bring your
children 10 Sunday school
p. III. Sermon by the pastor.
Let all those that seek Thee re-
ioice and be glad in Thee; let such
as love Thy salvation say cOntin-
ually the Lord be magnified. -
Psalm 1915.
A very merry Christmas to all
readers of this letter May each
one of you he conscious of the
presence of God in your daily
lives.
Mrs. Alfred Meredith is confined
to the Milford Memorial Hospital
She is somewhat improved at this
writing.
Cold weather is here with us
but let's all he grateful for the
privilege of warm firesides. without
fear of bombings and rumblings of
war.
John French of Nassau was a
dinner guest of his parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Charles p French on
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Voshell and
Mr. and Mrs. David Stevenson OF
Wilmington visited thei mother.
Mrs. Amanda Stevenson, on We'd
nesday and were dinner and sup
per guests of Mr. and Mrs. II. A
Thompson.
Several in our community are
ill with the grippe.
Mrs. J. NJ. Weaver spent Tues
day evening with Mrs. George
Bond.
Let the very spirit of Christmas
abide in your hearts. Be good
TO some dOwncast soul.
just kind word and a
pleasant smile will lift a burdened
heart.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
FELTON,

The annual Christmas party of
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire
Company was held Wednesday eve
ming in the Community Hall, en-
tertaining the firemen and present
ing their gift Rubber Boots to
the company. Mrs. Orella Wilson
and Mrs. Harold Palmer as hos
tesses. A play was given by Miss
Pauline Minner. Mrs. Ed. Melvin.
Mrs. Alvin FARRELL. Mrs. Ed. Sharp
and Louise Kemp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Hurd of Ia
koma Park. Md. were weekend
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
+. X. Hurd.
Mrs. Harry Clarke and daughter.
Reba. spent last Wednesday in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Herbeck of
Baltimore. are receiving cOngratu-
lations upon the birth of a sen,
born December IA. Mrs. Herback
will be remembered as Harriet
Cain. The young fellow is the first
grandehild for Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Cain OF town.
Mrs. Clifton Bennett attended the
funeral services of her aunt. Mrs.
A. Clifton Roe on Tuesday at East
Orange. y. J.
A Christmas party was held in
the Grange Hall ON Monday eve
ming by members of the Trophy
Grange. "The Bells of ST. Mary"
were sung by Misses Marjorie Hurd
and Louise Voshell. Gifts were ex-
changed and refreshments served.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Hargadine en-
tertained Sunday at a Christmas
dinner: Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Palm
er and son Dickie. a daughter, Ser
geant Mary Virginia Palmer of Ar
lington, Va; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hargadine and son Walter: john
Hargadine of Claymont was an ov-
ernight guest.
Miss Frances Brittingham has re-
turned home from visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Huppert.
Mrs. Russell Torbert spent last
Tuesday in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rebt Wilkinson of
Wilmington were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey Torbert.
William E. Haines and Lynn Tor
bert of Wilmington called on Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Torbert on Sun
day.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
Milford Grange Notes

Milford Grange met in regular
business session on Saturday eve
ming. Dec. IS. The attendance was
small. there being sickness in so
many homes.
Mr.. Calls and Mr.. Humphreys
presented very interesting Cpinch
hit) program for the lecturer.
December 80. a Christmas party
for all Grange families. each bring
a small gift Q0cI 10 exchange.
January l. the Worthy State Mas
ter. A. Bailey Thomas. and staff
will install the newly elected Off
GERS for 1914. following covered
dish supper for Changers and their
families and friends.
Committee: ROosa. Virginia Ba-
con. Peet, Warren and Bess Shew.
January s. Variety and Culture
of white potatoes. Please bring 10
potatoes of each variety for exhibit.
Film: Soldiers of the Soil"
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
RESTAURANTS FACE
REVISED RATIONS
CONTINUED from FIRST Page,

Servings of alcoholic and soft
drinks. milk drinks, coffee. ETC..
will no longer be included for the
purpose of determining an estab-
lishment's food allotment.
Bowles explained rations for re-
freshments will be raised on the
number of servings of refresh
ments alone.
There are only two alternatives
to this plan." he said. They are
standardized meals, OF. the collec-
tion of ration coupons in restaur-
ants Either of these alternatives
would add tremendous complexity
to ratiOning.'
Bowles pointed out the program
was developed jointly by OPA food
rationing officials, and representa-
tives of the hotel and restaurant
industries.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
FREDERICA

The Christmas pageant on Sun
day evening. The Birth of the
Messiah" was well attended. The
church was filled Everything pass
ed of fine. The costumes were
beautiful and added a great deal to
the story. The choir sang several
selections. Mrs. Marian Gerow
singing a solo part. The children
were treated TO a bag of candy and
an orange which made them very
happy.
Mrs. Laura C. Spurry. of Will
mington. is spending several days
with Mrs. Mary Kelley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Russell. of
New Castle. were weekend guests
of Mrs. Lillian Jester and Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Jester.
Mrs. Sara Johnson attended a
banquet on Thursday evening at
Seaford.
Lieut.. James Webb spent the
weekend here with his wife.
Mrs. Arthur Clark and son-in-law
Mr.. Carpenter of Dover, were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Harrington on Sunday
Mrs. Rachel Chambers and son.
Donald. of Dover. were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Flanagan.
James Green. of Dover. was the
Sunday guest of Watson Green.
Mrs. Wanda Haldemann and lit
tie son have returned to FELTON,
after spending a week with Mrs.
Viola Jester.
Mr. and Mrs. George Manlove
and children. of Glendale. spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry NJ.
Boone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Banksom Holcombe
of near here. are moving to New
Castle for the winter.
Watch for date and place of meet
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
ALCOHOL TAX UNIT
WANTS CITIZENS TO
REPORT vIOLATORS
(continued from First Pager

Continued from FIRST Pass,
the hands OF the United States
Treasury Department would pur-
chase 800 rifles, so Thompson or
1853 Reising machine guns. or buy
food for a regiment of fighting
troops daily.
Any person having knowledge of
any Illicit liquor activities of the
type mentioned should immediate
ly get in touch with:
Delaware Office Investigator
Alcohol Tax Unit
Rib Postoffice Dept.
Wilmington. SO. Delaware
1t is not necessary that reports
be signed by the sender. All in
formation so received will be held
in strict confidence. and will be
given prompt attention by Federal
officers. Rewards will be paid for
information leading to seizures of
Illicit manufacturing plants.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24

j. j. Gillard. of Philadelphia, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs August
F. Faix for the holiday weekend.
John {. Truitt left on Wednes-
day to spend the holidays with Mr..
and Mrs. George Truitt in Boston,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs, David A. Clements.
Jr.. of Wilmington. will be Sun
day guests of Mr. and Mrs. David
A. Clements.
Mrs. William |. Messick of Bal
timore arrived on Tuesday to be
the holiday guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Waples.
Miss Lucy Hall is leaving today
for Philadelphia where she will
spend the holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. Morton Plum
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wells and
son Tommy. will spend Tuesday at
Delmar as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Washington COrdTey.
Miss Frances PettyjOhn. of Wo-
mems College. Newark, will spend
Christmas with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Pettyiohn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles vibbert of
Hagerstown. Md. will arrive on
Christmas Day to be the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Calhoun.
Miss Ann Pierce is spending her
vacation with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Haswell Pierce. Miss Pierce
is a student at Wesley Junior Col
lege at Dover.
Mr. and Mrs Frank l.. Conlin
will have as Christmas guests, Mrs.
f. r. Walker of Dover, Mrs. Will
liam A. Milburn and James NJ.
Kerbin of Magnolia.
William {. Smith and Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Smith of Wilmington
will spend Christmas with Mr.. and
Mrs. William C. Smith and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank r. Grier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mulholland
and Mrs. Charles Murphy will join
Ensign Charles Murphy and Harry
Mulholland. L. S. NJ R.. in New
York City for the holidays.
Major and Mrs. Marvel Wilson
and sons and Lieutenant and Mrs
Donald Poole and sons of Swarth-
more. Pa. are spending the hOli-
days with Dr. G. Layton Grier. 1
-
George Fl. Draper, 3rd. who un-
derwent a serious operation in the
Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia T
last week. is progressing satisfac
torily Mrs. Draper is staying in
Philadelphia to be with him.
.
Mrs. George H. Baynum left on
for Camp Jesse Turner.
Van Buren,. Arkansas. where she
will spend two weeks with her
husband. who has just been moved
from New Orleans. Louisiana.
-
DR. and Mrs. Lester o. Adkins
will spend Christmas Day in Sal
ISbury with Mrs. AdklnS parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pope Their
son. William Adkins. is now located
At Chanute Field. ILL.,. where he is
being trained as a weather observ-
ar
Mrs. Joseph S. Rogers returned
% her home Monday afternoon af-
.er a very pleasant trip of eight
lays. visiting her husband and chill
lren. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gillespie.
ii Westtield, " j.. also Mr.. and
'Irs. Joseph W. Rogers. of East
orange. y. ]. Joseph returned ON
to his base in New Or
cans. La. where be is stationed.
Ifter spending a 15-day furlough at
lis home with his wife and rela-
ives. Mrs. ]. S. Rogers and sew
raj friends visited Radio City. in
Few York. on Saturday afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
MILFORD SCHOOL NO. 3

The Milford Senior p. T. A. met
on Dec. s. 1943, to discuss the fol-
lowing theme. Juvenile Delinquen-
cy through Recreation" The high
lighting of the meeting was a re-
port given by Robert Hill. a Junior
p. T. A. member, on how the par
ents and patrons could aid the
young children to have wholesome
recreation. He gave three reasons
3 why children stopped school at six
teen. They were. being too old for
the class they were in; they were
tired of being in. classes with small
children. Another was the school
did not have some of the games
that they liked to play. And
again, they did not like to follow
school regulations. Robert gave
list of suggestions that were dis
eussed by the pupils in the Junior
p. T. A. concerning using free time
in the right way. These are the
suggestions:
1. Visiting friends and having
study groups, after which games
were played.
2. The felt as if there should be
a recreation room for dancing and
playing games.
5. Discussions after reading
comic books.
4. The girls thought a sewing
club would be another source OF
recreation.
We were delighted to have May
or E. C. Evans address us on Ju-
venile Delinquency. His main
points were:
l. A thorough understanding be-
tween parents and children con-
cerning their problems. which are
important to them but seem trivial
TO adults.
2. Habits grow in a large way
by starting with small things.
Upon checking police records he
found little petty thieveries or ar
ticles stolen were small.
3. He stressed the curfew was
good. 1t keeps young children OFF
streets. He assured parents that
there would be no trouble unless
children were out after hours with
out a good excuse.
f. Toward civic Improvement. he
stressed that the Town Commission
has planned a bathing beach and
playground for our children for
which we are proud He advocated
the use of the home, school and
community for helping children to
use their time wisely.
Our next p. T. A. meeting will
be held in the near future The
topic TO be discussed is: Prevent
ing Juvenile Delinquency Through
Health" The community is asked
to be present and join in the dis
cussion.
Milford chronicle., 1943-12-24
HOusTOy HONEMAKERS

The Houston Homemakers Club
met at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
Coulbourue for their December
meeting. The losing side in the
contest entertained the winners,
and it was a real success. The
games were peppy and the refresh
ments delicious. Everyone seemed
to be filled with the Yuletide spir-
it. 1t was also election night and
the following officers were elect
ed President, Mrs. Mae Hayes;
vice president. Mrs. Frances Par
Wis: secretary. Mrs. Pearl Mes
sick; treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth
Hayes; publicity chairman, Mrs.
Edith Dawson.
The January meeting will be
with Mrs. Pearl Stevenson.