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Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
BETTER CITIZENS

Many men in the armed services
will have experienced the horror OF
uncontrolled fire by the time they
return from the war. They also
will have been scientific fire pre-
vention at work.
When the Americans invaded AT
RIGA, the Germans sought to burn
them out. Incendiary-laden bomb
ers struck at our supply lines. Cen
eral Eisenhower called urgently
for trained fire fighters. In re-
sponse, the Army Engineers estab-
lished a school in this country TO
train men in the use of the latest
fire fighting equipment. Since then,
more than six thousand men have
undergone this specialized train
ing and have been sent to every
theatre of operations. The school
features methods of combating gas
oline, oil, and ammunition fires,
with particular emphasis on plane
crash blazes. In fighting the lat
ter. squads operating like a foot
ball team punch a wedge-shaped
Ddln NhC wan Vi
with high-pressure curtains of
spray. Rescue men clad in asbes-
tos suits dash between the protec>
tive sheets of spray and get the
crews out in from 10 to 80 seconds
All of this may not seem to have
much connection with fire pre-
vention in civilian life. But the
very fact that thousands of men
will come home with pictures of
the tragedy that fire can wreak i'm
pressed upon their minds, while
other thousands will have a basic
knowledge of how to combat fire,
should reflect favorably on the
cause of fire prevention. These men
will be little more cautious with
fire in their homes. They will un-
consciously use greater care in the
handling and storing of infamma-
BILE or combustible materials. From
them, their families will learn eau
tion.
These men who have had exper-
ience with fire in war, although
they may not realize it. will make
better citizens because of their ex-
perience.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
TUNNELL TO TOUR
NAVY SUPPLY DEPOTS

Senator James NJ. Tunnel, a
member of the Senate Committee
Investigating the National Defense
Program. will leave Washing to-
day. Friday, November "a, with
other members of the Committee on
an inspection tour of the Army and
Navy supply depots. Depots TO be
inspected are located at Memphis,
New Orleans, Fort Benning. Geor-
gia. and Atlanta.
At Memphis and Atlanta the Com
mittee will inspect depots of the
Army Service Forces and Army Air
Forces. At New Orleans it will in
spect Higgins Industries and Navy
depots. The Committee is stopping
at Fort Renning to ascertain what
use is being made of this type of
camp at this stage of the War Pro-
gram.
Travelling in an Army bomber the
committee is expected to return to
Washington about November 80.
Senator Tunnel was appointed to
this Committee TO replace Senator
Harry S. Truman following his Vice
Presidential nomination at Z the
Democratic National Convention.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
RADIANT LIVING
The Invisible Counsellor
By REV. C. M. GRlFFETH
Pastor methodist Charch, Ceeiiton, Md

When a person is in trouble, he
sometimes feels that it would be
such a relief if he could only talk
1t all over with some friend who
would understand.
1t may be that you have some
important matter to which you
must give your most serious at
tention. 1t may be that you have
a most important decision to make.
1t may be that there is some bur-
den which is expressing you, some
problem to solve, some entangle-
nent to straignten out.
If so, why not go apart from
every one else where you, can not
be disturbed and talk it over with
God? He has a most sympathic
ear and never tells anyone the
things that are confided unto Him.
Set your matter before Him in
the clearest possible manner, keep
ing nothing back. and trying TO
look at it from every angle.
When you have done this you
will be surprised at what happens.
You will discover that your
problem is becoming clarified in
your own mind. You may see it
in an entirely different light. Best
of all, you will know that God is
helping you.
He may suggest to you at once
the right solution. Or He may
give you a "hunch" which will put
you on the right track. Or by
some deep impression He may as
sure you that at the proper time
he solution will present itself.
There is such a thing as Divine
Guidance. And happy is the man
who can place the outcome of his
into the hands of a
and understanding
iod.
A certain writer says: I'VE fail
lot because our resources fail, but
because we fail to link up with
hem completely"
Here is the Great Resource to
Whom we should Link up COM
,letely" 1t is the wise guidance
# our Shepherd God.
Fortunate indeed is the man who
las the ability to so trust the abili-
y of God that he is no longer
rushed by the weight of the bur-
lens which life has piled upon his
Jack.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24

Mrs. Lyde Postles received let
ter on November is from her SON
STAFF Sergeant Francis Willard
Postles, who is a prisoner of war
in Germany He reports very good
treatment and getting plenty of
sunshine and rest and also plenty
to eat, and says to tell everyone
hello for him.
Thad w. Hollis, Jr., Seaman lie,
is spending a 30-day leave with his
father, Thad w. Hollis, and sisters,
Norma and Ida Ann. Seaman Hol-
lis has just returned from 20
months sea duty in the Mediterra-
mean theater where he took part in
the invasion and major campaigns
since Sicily. He will report back
for duty on December 10.
&T
A. A. +. in ItaIy-Technical Ser
Ngeant Earl T. 0bier of Greenwood,
photo laboratory technician, has
been authorized to wear the Dis
tinguished Unit Badge with one
bronze cluster as a member of a
veteran B-24 Liberator bomber
group which twice has been cited
by the President of the United
States FOR outstanding perform
ance of duty in armed conflict with
the enemy" Sergeant Obier, a grad
uate of Greenwood High School,
enlisted in the Army Air Force,
on October 16, 1912. He arrived in
the Mediterranean theater last De-
cember. His mother. Mrs. Gather
inc Obier, lives in Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
A STATISTICAL MYTH

A favorite statistical myth pro-
NOTED by government spokesmen
is that since Pearl Harbor. only
one-tenth of one per cent of man
hours have been lost by strikes in
war plants.
In two instances of late the lie
has been given to these mythical
figures. A one-day strike of 1000
to 5000 maintenance workers in
the Detroit area has just forced
immediate idleness upon some So
600 to $4,000 workers. Because the
men who keep the assembly lines
and equipment in running condition
refused to work. the production
workers had to be sent home. In
another case, the strike of a few
thousand transportation employees
tied up two million people. 100000
of whom were war workers.
AS the New York Times declares
of this statistical myth: 1T can
not be too often pointed out that
such statistics are essentially
meaningless, not only because they
fail to take into consideration the
amount of indirect idleness that a
strike involves. but because they
ignore how vital the particular pro-
duction may be that is brought to
a halt.
The value of the product of the
entire soft coal industry of the Uni
ted States, to cite but one example,
amounts to only one per cent of the
national income. If a strike stop
ped it for an entire year. the statis-
tics might show that there were no
strikes in 80 per cent of industry
But everyone knows that such a
strike would bring practically our
entire war production to halt in
a few months"
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
SLAUGHTER NECK

Mrs. George Clendaniel passed away
at her home here early Saturday NOR
ming. Her funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon at the church by Rev. Chas.
Atkins of Maryland and interment in
the adjoining cemetery. Her family
has the sympathy of the community.
Come to the Home Coming services
at Slaughter Neck Sunday morning
and evening. November 20. Also en-
courage the visiting pastors with your
presence at the services the following
week every evening except Monday
and Saturday.
Mrs. Muriel TimmonS of Wilmington.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Da-
Wis and Robert Baker of Laurel and
the Navy. We're married in Milford on
Saturday afternoon. They will reside
in New York where Mr. Baker is sta
toned. Congratulations and best
wishes are extended to the happy
couple.
MIR. and Mrs. H. L. Hollenbeck of
Hill Top BroileT Farm. entertained
Capt. and Mrs. Harry NJ Rudman of
Philadelphia, for the weekend of his
furlough. Captain Rudman is with the
Dental Corps, stationed at Camp Brice.
Brownwood. Texas. Later i'm the eve
ming Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Hollenheck,
Sr.. of Milford. joined them.
Miss Margaret Higman is ON the
sick list. We wish her "A speedy re-
covery.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dallas spent
Monday visiting Mrs. Dallas parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Trivetts and children in
Chester. Pa.
Mr. and Mrs VIM. Robinson of Pop
lar Grove, Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. HOl-
lenheck OF Hill Top Br0iler Farm. Pri-
Yate and Mrs. Haywood Robinson of
Dover, Captain and Mrs. Harry NJ.
Rudman of Philadelphia. Sergeant and
Mrs. Lawson Royal. of Aberdeen, Md.
Company. all gave a surprise party
Hartly on Saturday evening. Refresh
time together.
Private Haywood w. Robinson and
his family are spending most of his
furlough with his parents at Poplar
Grove. This Weekend was spent with
his grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs Te-
min and Aunt Joe at Newark. \. J.
He will return to Camp Meade as he
has finished his basic training at Camp
Handing. Florida:
Floyd Shepard. who is working in
New Jersey is spending few days
with his family here. near Poplar
Grove.
Felix Short went on a hunting trip
in West Virginia last Monday for wild
turkeys. He brought home quite
large bag of game. returning on sun
day evening.
Private Gene Stayton. stationed in
the Air Corps i'm Mississippi. visited
his sister. Mrs. Felix Short and fam
lily while on his furlough last week,
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
ovERBROOK

Rev. Richard Green of Dover called
on Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Green on
Tuesday afternoon.
Charles Green OF Deep Creek. Va.
spent few days with his brother.
William A. Green.
Arthur Hill spent a few days In
Philadelphia last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Minus Conoway were
supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Parsons of near Milton last Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs James A. Lowe and
Mr.. and Mrs. II. &. Phillips of Phila-
delphia spent the weekend at their
Home hcge.
Mrs Clara Sharpe who has been
confined to the Beebc Hospital for the
past few days returned home on We'd
nesday.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
FRANKFORT

Mrs. Alfred w Long has returned
tor her home here after having spent
a week In. Harrington at the home OF
her son-in-lHw and daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs Howard Sipple and family. Her
sojourn there was necessitated by the
arrival of "A 9M pound son. born on
Wednesday. November 8. In the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital. Mother and
child are doing we'll Pop Az reports
that Iiilda has named this one Jay
Gray. Nom Sally" and Pop Az
reared four splendid daughters and are
now enjoying the opportunities to
help spoil the grandsons.
On Saturday the Clayton avenue
residence OF the late Mr.. and Mrs.
S. ]. Messick was purchased by Car
son Thomas. owner and operator of
a local hatchery supplying baby chicks
TO Delaware poultrymen.
In settlement of the Messick estate.
local property. the former
residence of the J. w. Marshall FAM
lily on Eagle Square. was sold to
Charles Ellis. manager of Ellis Mem
orials.
Mrs. Layton McCabe is in Harring-
ton this week assisting her sister,
Hilda Gray Long Sipple i'm the care
of her infant son. Jay Gray Sipple.
Mrs. Charles Fleetwood and dangh-
ter. Miss Virginia, Roland Il. Par
sons and friend. Miss Marian Drum
mond. motored down from Wilmington
on Saturday and spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert +. Parsons.
Mrs. Rattle Long Upton is spending
some time in Elizabeth City. N. c., Wis
iting her parents-in-law. Mr. and Mrs,
Thomas Upton.
Private Harold Davidson has re-
turned to his Army training station in
Texas after spending a furlough at
home here. He was accompanied as
hnF .rfr
~ and Jimmie Davidson, who stopped
off there to visit their sister. Mrs
Furman Dukes.
Aunt Suzy seq: 1T isn't life that
the courage and faith
me brings to il"
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
AIMS OUTLINED
TO STATE +. I. 4,

Miss Louise Jackson, state legis'
lative chairman of the Fall Plan
ming Conference of the Delaware
Congress of Parents and Teachers
last week outlined before the group
in the Wilmington Board of Educa-
ton administration building rle
legislation which should be pushed
in the Assembly this year.
Her program is:
|. Adequate retirement and bet
ter salaries for teachers
>. An extension of medical and
nursing services as well as services
for the handicapped and the sub
normal child.
3. Consideration of "a new Fam
lily Court bill.
4. A state-supported intelligence
guidance program for youth.
Senate Bill Urged
Miss jackson urged support for a
Senate bill to equalize education
for all the states and a House bill
to distribute the Army's surplus
education supplies to the schools;
also an act which enables veterans
to return to studies as they read
Just to civilian life.
Mrs. John w. Reynolds, state
president of the Delaware Con-
gress, introduced Mrs. Newton P.
Leonard, field worker with the ma
tional P. 7. A. who said there is
a great need for both parents and
teachers to help with education
She urged Delaware's SO associa-
tiOns to look over their respective
communities and choose the field
of work most greatly needed for
the children. Cooperation with
other organizations for the attain
ment of the goal was recommend
ed.
Mrs. ]. D. Chalfant, state health
chairman state that better use of
State Board of Health clinics for
infants and young children was one
of the aims of the health commit
tee of the Congress this year and
another was nutrition, including
the furthering of the school lunch
Describes Lanham Acts
DR.. Zenas R. Clark, administra-
tive assistant of the Wilmington
Board of Education, talked to the
meeting about how Lam
ham Act funds nave helped to run
the nursery schools, day care GEN.
ters and summer camps that have
been under the direction of the
school system.
The support of local town libra
ries by the P. T. A. was urged by
Mrs. Bernice w. Hammond, libra
rian for the Library Commission of
the State of Delaware.
A plea for better provision for
private instruction in music for
talented children was made by
Glenn Gildersleeve, chairman of
music and director of the music
program in state schools.
1--WE should remember that the
problems child 'infects' the other
pointed out Miss Jackr
son, who suggested that maybe
Delaware needed a parental re-
sponsibility law as a means OF
delinquency. She urged
hat P. TIA. be not afraid to advo-
cate changes in teaching in the
schools if such changes are needed |
% meet new conditions.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
SELBYVILLE

Last Sunday was observed as Har
vest Home Day at Salem Methods
Church with Il fine display of canned
fruits and vegetables at the altar o
the church which remained ther,
throughout the day and until aftel
the Thanksgiving services on Thurs
day. As is the usual custom the col
lection was then shipped to the Meth
odist Hospital in Philadelphia as 4
gift from the church. Those who So
licited were Mrs. Howard Pepper. Mrs
Miriam Dukes, Mrs. Raymond Morris
and Mrs. Leonard Lort and few
others under the direction OF Mrs y.
Edward Stevens.
The pastor. Rev Charles $ Jarvis
preached from the 26th chapter of
Deuteronomy, concerning the confess
sion of him that offereth the first
fruit and the covenant between God
and man. The text was the End verse
Thou shalt take of the first of all
the fruit of the earth which thou shalt
bring of thy land that the Lord thy
God giveth thee. and shalt put ii i'm a
basket and shall 20 into the place the
Lord thy God shall choose to place
His name there.
Rev Jarvis said we today are fol-
lowing pattern that was started cen
turies ago. The sermon was fine one
and much enjoyed. There was special
music by the senior choir with Miss
Aidtt JUilli'Oil dl liG BlBC VII i6dI MISS
johnson was the organist here several
years ago and has very kindly con-
sented to play for a while since we
don't have regular organist now that
Mrs. Hester Dunn had to resign due to
i'll health of herself and also her mo-
ther.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Murray Boswell.
a teacher of Wilmington. was home
with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua
l.. Murray and her brother, Joshua
James over the weekend. to see her
father. who has been i'll for three
weeks, but is now just getting out.
Mrs. Lizzie Hamblin who is staying
with her daughter. Mrs. Cecile Steel
in DreXel Hill, Pa. spent the week.
end with her son-in-law and daugh-
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Murray.
Harry Gray, one of the town officials,
was operated upon at the Milford Me-
mortal Hospital last week and his
many friends are wishing for him a
very speedy and successful recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin L. Long of
Washington. d. c., came over on Sun
day and spent the day with his pafs-
due to his father not making much
Improvement in health after about
three months illness.
A number of relatives and friends
have been. making. frequent visits to
the Beebe Hospital at Lewes to see
Mrs. Mary Catherine Law and James
r. Wilgus. who have been patients
there since some time i'm September.
Mrs. Law has dismissed her night
nurse and is now able to walk alone.
She had hoped to get home for Thanks
giving, but her physician advised her
not to come at that time. Mr.. Wilgus
had hoped to be put in a cast and get
home this week. but at this writing
his wishes have not been granted.
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Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
First Baptist Church
Not to be Ministered Unto. But TO Minister
Rev. Leon c. Nelson, Pastor
HS'' -SS" ~ 'N~iSS"' TaShSi
Sunday, November 26

sunday. November 26
~ a. m.-Jible SchoOp. Topic. eThe
Christian View Of Industry"
II q. m.-MOrning Worship. Mess
age. Those Who Continue Not"
$50 p. m.-Junior High and Senior
High Young Peoples groups.
7:SG p. m.-Informal Song Service
and Evening Worship. Message. Re
sponsibilty For Personal Infuance"
Tuesday. November 2S-The Baptist
Christian Fellowship will meet at The
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Shortt.
NJ l.. Fourth and Washington streets.
Wednesday. p. m.-Prayer and
Bible study Hour. We will study He
breWs MI.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
CHURCHES In MILFORD
Calvary Methodist Church
''The Church of Warm spirit'
Rev. NJ. Eugene Hunserford. Minister
Sunday. November 2G

Sunday. November %
. a. m.-Class Mec ting Harry En-
oTy, leader
IL a. m-Church School under lead
ership OF John wilkins.
II a. m.-Divine Worship and Ser
mon.
$40 p. m.--Methodist Youth Eel
lowship. President. Gilbert wilkins.
Leader. Miss Betty FaVinger.
7:30 p. m.-Worship Service and
No ssagc.
Thursday, 7:30 p. m.-Prayer Meet
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
FALSE TEETH
That Loosen
Need Not Embarass

Many wearers of false teeth have
suffered real embarrassment because
their plate dropped, slipped or wab-
bled at just the wrong time. DO not
live in fear of this happening to you.
Just sprinkle a little FASTEIcTH, the
alkaline (non-acid) powder. ON your
plates Holds false teeth more firmly,
so they feel more comfortable. Does
not sour Checks plate odor" (den-
ture BREATH. Get FASTEETH at any
drug store.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24

MIR and Mrs. Thomas Mitchell have
sold their farm and will soon move tu
their new home along the main high
way. near Drawbridge.
Mrs. Margaret White and Mrs. Rob
ert White and daughter. Miss Fac
made business trip to Salisbury last
Saturday
Robert O. Houston spent the week
with his son and wife. Mr. and Mrs.
John Houston.
Mrs. Jacob Richards has been con-
fined to her home due 10 cold.
Charles Warrington. Jr.. who Is
serving Ia the armed forces In Fiorida
Is home on n 15-day furlough. He ar
rived here Monday morning ut three
o'clock
Don't rebuke anybody publicly
not even a husband.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
The Presbyterian Church
'fThe Church on the Plaza"
Rev. John M. Dechant. Minister

Sunday. November &c
9:45 a. m.-Sunday School. Mrs. j.
II. Gordon. superintendent.
1890 a. m.--Worship and Sermon.
Topic. How to Make Giving a Plea
sure"
600 p. m.-Junior Society.
6:45 p. m.-Young Peoples Society.
Thursday. 1880 p. m.-Prayer Meet
ing.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
The Avenue Methodist Church
Rev. Frank Herson, D. o., Minister
Sunday. November 26

Sunday. November 26
9:4J a. m.-Session Of the Church
School. Missionary Sunday Our op-
portunity to assist the younger
churches in the other lands.
II a. m.-Morning Worship and
Sermon. Subject. THE Keys of the
Kingdom" Music of merit by the
chancel choirs. Always a warm well
come here.
6:3O p. m.-Youth Fellowship Meet
ing. All young people invited TO this
group meeting.
1880 D.. R.--Evening Worship and
Sermon. Subject. "The WinsOmeness
Of Jesus Sixty minutes of an in
formal service with help for the COM
ing week.
Thursday. 1880 p. m.-Midweek
Church Service
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
News of Our Boys and Girls in Uniform

Staff Sergeant William H. Hand
loser has been transferred from
Pueblo, Colorado. to Boca Ration
Field, Florida, where he will attend
an Advance Radar School Staff Ser
gent Handloser is a graduate OF
Scott Field, ILL.,. Radio School, also
previous graduate of Boca Ration,
Fla. For the past year and half
he has been serving as a radio me-
chanic on B-24 Liberators and
Bombers at Biggs Field, Texas and
Pueblo, Colorado. He is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. T. Handloser of
Greenwood.
Southwest Pacific
November 12, 1914
Dear Sirs:
l wish to take this opportunity
in telling you just how much the
Milford Chronicle means to me.
My home is in Harrington, but /
have a lot of friends in Milford.
The first page l turn to when l
receive the paper is the Service
Slants." This is a 40 column and
it also tells me where some of my
friends are. I've been overseas 81
months, so maybe soon I'll be see
ing home. That will be the hap
piest day in my life. If anyone
cares to write I'll be sure to ans
wer all letters l receive. Thanks
again for putting out such a swell |
paper and I'm sure all you people /
back home are in back of us out |
here.
Sincerely,
w. E. West. Jr.. Ship Cook 2ic /
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24

In the Pilgrim Holiness Church,
S. E. Front street, Milford, con-
tinues through December s. Rev.
Carvel Tribbitt is the evangelist,
assisted by special music and sing
ing at each service. Do not miss
hearing this man who has been
lifted from life that was deep in
sin. If you like old time preach
ing, good music and singing, come.
Services each evening at 1880 p.
m. Three services on Sunday: IL
a. m, 2:145 p. m. and Z p. m. You
are invited to come. Rev. Charles
w. Baker. pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24

Putting it another way, sales of
"E'' Bonds during the Fourth War
Loan averaged $24.56 for every
man, woman and child in the ma
tion. This was $5.35 more than the
average for the Third War Loan.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
Pilgrim Holiness Church
South East Front Street
Charles w. Baker. Pastor

Sunday, November rs
9:45 a. m.-Sunday School.
IL a. m. Preaching.
z p. m.-Song and Praise.
s p. m.-Preaching.
You are invited.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
Christian Science Society
Branch Of The First Church Of Christ
Scientist, in Boston, Mass.
Meets In Milford Grange Hall
Sunday. November 26

ouhuays NoNeHlbef ~
Subject of the lesson-sermon -
f'lAncient and Modern Necromancy.
-klias Mesmerism and Hypnotism. De-
nounced. t fAn
Services every Sunday at II a. IN.
Sunday school at sant4 hour.
Wednesday evening meeting. first
Wednesday in each m c~h at p. m
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24

Determination is all right if
you're not the victim of it.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24
The Church of God

Second and Washington Streets
Rev. RordIy E. Baynard, Pastor
Sunday, November 26
10 a. m.-Sunday School
II a. m.-Preaching.
1880 p. m.--Song Service.
s y. m.--Preaching.
Tuesday. 7:45 p. Unwilling Work
ers meet at Mrs. Darby's.
Thursday, 7:45 D. m.-Prayer SER
vice. especially for the men in the arm
ed forces.
Come. worship with us.
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24

BUY WAX BONDS,
Milford chronicle., 1944-11-24

BUY BONDS